Full disclosure: I am part of Attorney Victor Henderson’s election team. I support his candidacy for president of the Chicago Board of Education. That disclosure is important….
NBC‘s “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins“ is dubbed a comedy, and the laughs come a mile a minute, but what seems to have…
Editor’s Note: As of August 24, 2026, Cardinal Blase Cupich called Rev. Michael Pfleger to inform him that the Independent Review Board found no evidence…
The connectors within our community often go unsung, but their importance can not be overstated. For nearly two decades, Tawanna Streater has been one…
The Chicago Tribune’s call for Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch to resign over his handling of a sexual-harassment complaint deserves a closer examination….
Chicago-based model and Creative Director Aisha Jackson has been a fixture on the Chicago fashion scene for more than two decades. First coming on…
I don’t know if all parents have “the talk” with their children. But I know Black parents do. And I am not talking about…
When it comes to the music industry, specifically Hip-Hop and R&B music, to have longevity is an amazing thing. Even a rarer feat is…
Chicago is about to enter an entirely new political era. For the first time in the city’s history, Chicago voters will elect the entire…
You may not be familiar with her name, but you certainly know the work of Danita Patterson. Over the past three decades the Chicago…
There are certain names in American history that immediately evoke grief, outrage, and unfinished business. Emmett Till is one of them. Now another name…
“Joy, Justice, and Giant Puppets” Summertime in Chicago asks everyone to get out and enjoy the city. Free Street Theater’s upcoming show asks you…
Full disclosure: I am part of Attorney Victor Henderson’s election team. I support his candidacy for president of the Chicago Board of Education. That disclosure is important….
Editor’s Note: As of August 24, 2026, Cardinal Blase Cupich called Rev. Michael Pfleger to inform him that the Independent Review Board found no evidence…
The Chicago Tribune’s call for Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch to resign over his handling of a sexual-harassment complaint deserves a closer examination….
Chicago is about to enter an entirely new political era. For the first time in the city’s history, Chicago voters will elect the entire…
There are certain names in American history that immediately evoke grief, outrage, and unfinished business. Emmett Till is one of them. Now another name…
As we have considered the 250th Anniversary of America, we refer to Thomas Jefferson‘s phrase “WE THE PEOPLE” as one of the most prolific…
My Country, Tis of Thee, Sweet land of liberty, to thee we sing.” These are the opening lyrics of the song performed on Easter…
As America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding in 1776, the nation has wrapped itself in patriotic pageantry. We will watch majestic tall…
CBS News fired veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley after he publicly criticized the show’s new leadership, questioning the qualifications of newly appointed executive…
The warm weather has arrived. The beautiful spring and summer days Chicagoans wait for all year are finally here. But along with the sunshine…
NBC‘s “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins“ is dubbed a comedy, and the laughs come a mile a minute, but what seems to have…
The connectors within our community often go unsung, but their importance can not be overstated. For nearly two decades, Tawanna Streater has been one…
Chicago-based model and Creative Director Aisha Jackson has been a fixture on the Chicago fashion scene for more than two decades. First coming on…
When it comes to the music industry, specifically Hip-Hop and R&B music, to have longevity is an amazing thing. Even a rarer feat is…
You may not be familiar with her name, but you certainly know the work of Danita Patterson. Over the past three decades the Chicago…
“Joy, Justice, and Giant Puppets” Summertime in Chicago asks everyone to get out and enjoy the city. Free Street Theater’s upcoming show asks you…
Since the late 90’s Southside native Erica Hubbard has been a fixture on film and television in several projects, including Save The Last Dance,…
Remel Terry is a civic leader, strategist, thought leader, and advocate whose work sits at the intersection of civic participation, equity, community engagement, and…
For more than two decades, Cedric Yarbrough has been a fixture across film, television, and stage with nearly 100 series regular, recurring, or guest…
Dr. Bryanne Standifer-Barrett is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician, speaker, and entrepreneur that is passionate about “taking education from the office to the streets”…
