If you only watched the evening news or depended on pop culture to paint a picture of young blacks, you would probably think that the majority of black youngsters were only ambitious about sports and music, or caught up in crime and debauchery. However, the face of black success isn’t limited to the fields that [...]

If you only watched the evening news or depended on pop culture to paint a picture of young blacks, you would probably think that the majority of black youngsters were only ambitious about sports and music, or caught up in crime and debauchery. However, the face of black success isn’t limited to the fields that [...]

In an effort to remember and give honor to Chicago’s first African American mayor, a diverse group of supporters has formed the Harold Washington Tribute Committee to commemorate his legacy.    Monday, April 29, 2013 will mark the 30th anniversary of the inauguration of Mayor Harold Washington, Chicago’s first African American mayor. What an exciting time [...]

was Jackie Robinson’s number. He turned the tide in sports as he was the first African American to play Major League Baseball. He was a hell of a ball player, bar absolutely none. With his game of baseball, he took the insults, threats and racist behavior of white America to play his game and improve the Negro status along [...]