Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago names new leadership, eyes increased program awareness for Black artists

President of the newly renamed Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago, Charlique C. Rolle, plans to reinvigorate the group’s visibility among local Black artists and organizations. (Anthony Jackson/For the Sun-Times)

The African American Arts Alliance, which has been fostering the creativity of Black artists in Chicago for decades, has a new name and a new president who aims to expand the group’s mission.

Charlique C. Rolle has taken the reins at the non-profit, which was just renamed the Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago, or BACA.