The Day Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Made History!
April 8, 2022, was a historic day. It was the day that the Senate of the United States confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to…
Who is Chicago’s Next Mayor?
On February 28, 2023, Chicago will elect a new mayor. Is it time for new leadership? Will the voters decide? The political pundits have…
The Black Tie Evening We Won’t Forget!
The 2022 Academy Awards, a Black tie affair, held on Sunday, March 28, in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theater, will go down in…
Pervis Spann, The Entrepreneur
“The doors of opportunity are always closed. You have to put your foot on the door and kick it down” Pervis Spann, N’DIGO interview….
The Russians are Here Threatening Democracy
The Russians are coming; the Russians are here in real-time. We saw President Vladimir Putin on the news with speculation on his medical condition….
Israel’s Hebrew University Talks about Diversity, Inclusion and Equity
I attended a meeting sponsored by Yinam Cohen, The Consul General of Israel. He convened local officials, academicians, and administrators to hear a…
Q&A with Bo and Cynthia Ellis – Marquette University Fundraiser Honorees
Maurice H. “Bo” Ellis is an American former professional basketball player. After graduating from Parker High School in Chicago, Ellis, a 6-9 forward, was…
How Will We Celebrate Juneteenth?
For the first time in the history of America, the idea of celebrating enslaved people being free is here. June 19, 2022, is a…
Q&A with Glenn Reedus – Interim Editor & Publisher of The Chicago Reporter
West Side Chicago native Glenn Reedus is an award-winning former newspaper reporter, editor, columnist, and executive. His newspaper career began in 1970 when as…
Critical Race Theory…
Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, uncivilized and unemployed Negroes were given free passage on cruise ships from Africa to America with a stopover…
Chicago’s New Media…
A new day has come to Chicago creating a new press environment. At one time, Chicago had an abundance of community newspapers. There were…
A Casino Will Change a Chicago Community…
As we mount 2022, we should pay attention to the business of a casino coming to the city. Surely it will be a game-changer…