DJ Fokis: Then and now

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DJ Fokis: Then and now

Listening to his pitch about the greatness of Local Lux you’d never think that Randy Ellis is also a former Dj. Dj Fokis a name that still garners attention followed by a question that I must answer. What ever happened to him ?

Dj Fokis once a handsome and charming Chicago DJ is now cultivating an empire right here on the same streets where he partied the night away; quite an impressive feat.

Well-spoken, sincere, hardworking, dedicated, young, ambitious and entrepreneur are all words we don’t associate with men like him often enough.

Be that as it may, Randy Ellis embodies all of those characteristics.

Local Lux was created after Randy Ellis along with COO Karleton Thomas realized there was an opportunity to create a service that meets the need of Chicago vendors and their consumers. Local Lux created a solution to address a problem.

With the boom of e-commerce many local businesses are being forced out of business simply because they are ill-equipped to compete with larger retailers. Many don’t have websites that allow them to provide consumers with a fast, affordable way to shop online.

With the creation of Local Lux all of that has changed. Shopping local and supporting businesses in your community is not the right thing to do. It is the smart thing to do and something we as Chicagoans can’t afford to pass up. Now, its fast and easy to find anything and everything you need right here in your own backyard.

Just image how many jobs will be created when we all shop local and help to put money back into our own communities instead of putting money in someone else’s community. Visit Local Lux  and tell them Chiglo (Shy Glow) sent you.

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David Otunga: The Harvard Promise

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David Otunga: The Harvard Promise

David Otunga

While we are all soaking up the vitamin D overload of sunshine that is J-hud we must not forget David Otunga. David Otunga, the Harvard graduate, the VH1 reality star, the wrestler and most importantly the Great father. Great father, a title much less likely to make the news headlines as if that isn’t news worthy.

Well, this is Chiglo, were we work to illuminate the positive that is happening with people places and things here in Chicago. David Otunga is a Chicagoan who is also a great father and the blogs has neglected this fact.

Why ? Blogs are evil because their hungry.. Yes, it’s very true.

A man who loves the mother of his child and supports her as he also takes care of their child is a great father. Great father in comparison to a good father. You see good fathers simply take care of their kids, and no special attention is given to the mother of their children. Children need to see their parents loving each other, and they need to know that mom and dad care for each other very, very much, and theirs is a special kind of love.

David Otunga has taken that great father thing a step further and thought about his child’s future as a Harvard grad working for Otunga Law. I so love him for that. He just won me over with this photo. Children deserve parents that put real thought and effort into planning their future. I think that makes a tremendous difference in the self esteem of a child. To know that your parents knew the moment you were born that you would be great enough to attend one of the top schools in the world. Heavy but awesome.

I think this kid is going to be different. No, not the rotten brat celebrity kid we’ve seen a million times. I don’t know, I just have that feeling about LiL David.

David Otunga Jr.

It’s never too soon to plan a future and life for a child. That’s called having vision/purpose and being a parent. Now, of course this does not guarantee anything but having a plan certainly does improve the possibilities. Judging by this picture I’d say that little David is on board with the whole idea and ready to for his Harvard education. I give him all the credit for this.

Not bad for a guy who once competed for the affection of the annoying “New York”. LOL So, what lesson has David Otunga taught us about judging people ?

You saw him on “I Love New York” and thought he was a loser I know you did because I did too. As soon as I found out that he was Harvard Grad I knew he was on to something. Maybe meeting and marrying Jennifer Hudson wasn’t exactly in the plans but surely success and fame were.

He has success, and he has fame even though he took a path some wouldn’t have he ultimately achieved his goals. In the end, that’s matters most.

Brilliant, strategic and a great father. What more could a girl ask for ?

*whispers*

J-hud better get a prenup. The force is strong with this one.

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Glo: Kanye West Dondas House

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Glo: Kanye West Dondas House

Dr. Donda West & Kanye West

Donda’s House Inc.

ARK of St. Sabina

7800 S. Racine

Chicago, IL 60620

Donda’s House which operates in the Auburn Gresham neighbor hood her in Chicago on the south side is asking for your input moving into the new year.

As you know this organization is named in honor of the late Dr. Donda West, Kanye’s Mother and a beloved educational instructor of Chicago State University.

This organization is making a difference here on the south side of Chicago in the lives of those who need it most. Let’s support them so they can continue to help a community in need.

Currently, they have a program called Got Bars which

is a  music/lyric writing and performance program. Participants are selected through an application and audition process. The curriculum is based on the teaching philosophy and pedagogy of Dr. Donda West with a focus on collaborative and experiential learning. The program is 12 weeks and participants meet for classes three times per week. The classes cover:

1. Creative Writing


2. Health & Wellness


3. Studio Recording

Participants are 15 – 24 years old with varying degrees of music writing, performing and recording experiences

 

From their newsletter,

We need your creativity, your ideas and your expertise as we embark on our first full year of service. If you are looking for a way to get involved, we encourage you to join one of our committees. If you are interested in volunteering, please e-mail dondashouseinc@gmail.com with a copy of your resume so that we know a bit about your background.

Fundraising Committee

Saturday, January 11, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location: The ARK of St. Sabina – 7800 S. Racine – Teen Lounge

Our fundraising committee will help us to reach our budgetary goals by helping us plan fundraising events, apply for grants and cultivate new donors. We are committed to offering free programs to our participants and low-cost programs to the public.

Programming Committee

Saturday, January 18, 2014 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Location: The ARK of St. Sabina – 7800 S. Racine – Teen Lounge

Our inaugural program “Got Bars” focuses on music writing and performance. We would like to add additional artist mediums including music production, theater, dance, photography, visual art, etc. Our programming committee will also help execute our short term programs including Open Mics and Behind the Boards/Label/Mic.

Marketing Committee

Saturday, January 25, 2014 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Location: The ARK of St. Sabina – 7800 S. Racine – Teen Lounge

Image is everything in the arts community. Our marketing committee will be responsible for writing press releases, creating social media campaigns, and documenting our events via photos and video. Our new website will be launching soon, and we also have Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts. Our marketing committee will have access to all of those tools. We welcome graphic designers, photographers and social media experts.

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Rap: Twista-Ferocious

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Rap: Twista-Ferocious

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