Archive for December 2010

'I Love My Boo' Campaign

Have you guys seen this already? It’s pretty cool. I think it would be really cool to have something like this in Chicago. During the month of October, community organizations, activists, local politicians and others joined together in New York City to celebrate the debut of the Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC) “I Love My... Read more »
By Lenox Magee,
December 28, 2010 at 12:46 pm • 

Teena Marie - In Her Own Words

Teena Marie - In Her Own Words
About 4 years ago, back in my intern days, I had the pleasure of interviewing Motown singer Teena Marie for Windy City Radio (apart of Windy City Media Group). I was just starting out in the radio broadcast business – and, you’ll hear it in the uncut/unedited interview – and, I remember Teena Marie being... Read more »
By Lenox Magee,
December 27, 2010 at 12:56 pm • 

Lenox's Favorite Things For 2011

Dream Bar
Like Oprah, I feel the desperate need to tell you some of my favorite things this holiday season. But, unlike Oprah, all of my favorite things are from local Chicago Entrepreneurs. Check out my list of products and services that blew my mind. Get Tight, Get Right I’m dubbing these ladies the “Naughty Girls of... Read more »
By Lenox Magee,
December 24, 2010 at 7:27 pm • 
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Rev. Meeks Drops Out Of Mayoral Race - See ya!

It does feel like Christmas! Today, I got an early gift when I heard the announcement that State Sen. James Meeks has dropped out of the mayoral race. Thanks, Santa! In an e-mail sent to media Thursday afternoon, Meeks — who also heads Salem Baptist Church on the South Side — said he was ending... Read more »
By Lenox Magee,
December 24, 2010 at 1:55 pm • 

Openly Gay Black Man to Serve on Springfield City Council

Amaad I. Rivera is both excited and surprised to suddenly be on the cusp of becoming the newest member of the Springfield, Massachusetts City Council. Rivera is set to become the new city councilor in Ward 6, due to the resignation this week of Ward 6 Councilor Keith W. Wright. Rivera would complete the final... Read more »
By Lenox Magee,
December 17, 2010 at 5:20 pm • 

Don't blink--you'll miss the minorities

  You’ve probably heard NBC’s new slogan by now. And if you haven’t, brace yourself–it’s pretty patronizing. “More colorful.” To read my entire RedEye column, click here.
By Lenox Magee,
December 15, 2010 at 6:25 pm • 
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Anderson Cooper's Show Gets Name, Time Slots

Anderson Cooper’s new talk show is coming to fruition — it now has a name and choice time slots in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Cooper’s show will be called simply Anderson, reports Broadcasting & Cable. Specifics on Anderson‘s format are not yet available, but the show has already managed to nab time slots... Read more »
By Lenox Magee,
December 13, 2010 at 2:56 pm • 

Swarovski Boutique Viewing Party For The 2010 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Swarovski Boutique Viewing Party For The 2010 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Last night, Chicagoans experienced the excitement of the 2010 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony from miles away. Swarovski and NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter hosted an open-to-the-public viewing party of the NBC broadcast at the Swarovski Boutique on Michigan Avenue. Chicagoans watched the excitement on TV while shopping in the boutique. To get into the... Read more »
By Lenox Magee,
December 1, 2010 at 4:15 pm •