NEW YORK – Sept. 3, 2026 – BET today announced the return of SOUL TRAIN AWARDS, presented by Spotify and Toyota, airing Friday, Nov. 27 at 8:00 PM, ET/PT on BET and simulcast on CBS for the first time ever, along with BET HER, VH1, MTV2 and LOGO. Taped in the city where Don Cornelius launched the original “Soul Train” more than 50 years ago, the show will celebrate the artists, music and enduring legacy of “Soul Train” through a dynamic night of performances and special momen

The Queens-born restaurant that earned Michelin Guide recommendations for nine consecutive years brings its celebrated soup dumplings and Shanghainese comfort food to Chicago’s River North Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao, the Michelin-recommended New York restaurant celebrated for its handcrafted soup dumplings and authentic Shanghainese cuisine, will open its newest location in Chicago this summer at 33 W Ontario St in River North. Founded in Flushing, Queens in 2006, Nan Xiang Xi

Becky Robison is a writer and certified death doula living in Louisville, Kentucky. After her parents died, she created My Parents Are Dead: What Now?—a website documenting her journey through the legal, financial, and bureaucratic aftermath in order to help others do the same.

The Jazz Institute of Chicago brings festival energy to the heart of winter with its annual Winter Jazz Fair, transforming the Chicago Cultural Center into a vibrant hub of live music, conversation, and community. The event celebrates Chicago’s jazz legacy while spotlighting the artists shaping its future.

FIGS continues its retail expansion with the opening of a new Community Hub in Chicago’s West Loop, designed as both a shopping destination and gathering space for healthcare professionals. Located near the Illinois Medical District, the immersive hub reflects the brand’s mission to support, celebrate, and connect the city’s vibrant medical community.

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photo: Instagram @clinkfest The Sip & Empower Foundation: Empowering BIPOC Entrepreneurs in the Beverage Industry The beverage industry, spanning wine to spirits, is a multi-billion-dollar sector. Yet, one critical issue persists: less than 1% of wine merchants (négociants) are Black women. While the industry continues to thrive, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) entrepreneurs face significant barriers—ranging from limited access to capital to exclusion from dist