Mahalia Jackson didn't start out with aspirations of becoming the queen of gospel music. She was listening to blues in her earliest days, specifically the songs of Bessie Smith, the empress of the ...

While exploring the Historic New Orleans Collection's archives several years ago, Glen Smith, a gospel enthusiast from Ohio, made a remarkable discovery: Little-known recordings of the late great ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- After much planning and anticipation, Chicago's South Side honored Mahalia Jackson with a memorial plaza in the Chatham neighborhood Friday. Jackson, considered to be the greatest ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A new retail store opened Friday, showcasing products from local artists. Mahalia's is a store featuring items made from Chicago creators and artists; products include candles, oils, ...