Rosalind Cummings-Yeates, Author at Choose Chicago

Rosalind Cummings-Yeates

A born and raised Windy City girl, Rosalind Cummings-Yeates loves to show visitors and locals the multi-dimensional appeal of her town. She’s a writer who specializes in travel and arts topics for local and international publications. She’s the author of the guidebooks Moon 52 Things to Do in Chicago (Avalon) and Exploring Chicago Blues (History Press). She lives in Rogers Park; follow her adventures on Instagram and TikTok.

19 posts by Rosalind Cummings-Yeates

Arts, culture & entertainment, Blog

Experience Black art and culture in Chicago

From the start of the Great Migration until today, Chicago has supplied a rich tapestry of Black art and culture. The Chicago Black Renaissance produced…

Architecture & history, Arts, culture & entertainment

Things to do, see, and eat in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood

History lines the streets in Chicago’s landmark Bronzeville neighborhood. Dubbed the city’s “Black Metropolis,” this south side community served as the headquarters for African American…

Music, Nightlife

Your guide to Chicago house music

Chicago boasts a rich musical history and is famous for many sonic innovations including gospel music, drill, Chicago-style blues — and house music. Thanks to…

Two people view artwork inside The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center

Blog, Neighborhoods

What to do, eat, and see in the Washington Park/Woodlawn neighborhoods

While many visitors to Chicago have spent time in Hyde Park (home to Jackson Park and the Museum of Science and Industry), the surrounding Washington…