Category: Bronzeville

Jul 14

Pookie’s Crack Cake Celebrates Two Years of Addictive Deliciousness

First, I heard about Pookie’s Crack Cake on social media from Chicago celebs, and I felt left out—how had I not been to a spot serving these now-famous, once-catered-only cakes? Then I saw they had taken over the iconic, now-closed, Black-owned Abundance Bakery, and I got excited. I even posted about their grand opening. But […]

Jul 10

Bronzeville Summer Nights 2025: A Celebration of Culture, Commerce, and Community

CHICAGO—Bronzeville’s signature summer celebration returns this year with vibrancy, culture, and commerce at the forefront. The 13th Annual Bronzeville Summer Nights—set for July 11, August 8, and September 12, 2025—promises lively, family-friendly evenings that uplift the South Side community’s proud heritage and entrepreneurial spirit. Produced by the Quad Communities Development Corporation (QCDC), the free public events run from 5 […]