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AfroFuturism, Inventors, and Harold Washington’s Legacy at BLUE1647

AfroFuturism, Inventors, and Harold Washington’s Legacy at BLUE1647

BLUE1647 is a local hacker space, meeting place and tech incubator located in Pilsen. From AfroFuturism to Latino policy forum and creative cyphering, they offer a menu of interesting events. At the “Harold Washington Speaks: Justice for All” event on Dec. 17, some of Chicago’s young leaders will remember Mayor Washington and consider how to move forward with […]

Buyer Learn to Beware

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Buyer Learn to Beware

From designer Kate Stephens who created AlternativesFinder.com – a startup company aimed at providing customers with reliable and often cheaper alternatives to various popular brands and products from all possible markets. Here is a graphic guide to how marketers try and manipulate consumers via emotional “hooks” related to our five senses.   Like this: Like Loading…

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Lakeview Women’s Group Provides Casual Space For Serious Discussion

What’s the secret to becoming powHERful? For an increasing number of women on the North Side, the answer is pizza and beer. Pizzeria Serio, known for its brick oven pizzas, is now home to “BODY IMAGE: Taking Away Judgment,” a new women’s group that celebrates local women learning to accept and embrace their physical appearances. […]

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Columbia’s C.U.M.A. Plays Tribute to the 90s and Millennials

Columbia’s Urban Music Association (C.U.M.A.) is a student-run organization that dedicates its time to helping students learn about the music industry, as well as giving students the opportunities to network and gain contacts from the industry. This year C.U.M.A follows its tradition and pays tribute to some of the biggest acts during the ’90s and […]

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