Viva… Jesse Jackson Sr., Turns 80!
The Reverend Jesse Jackson reaches a hallmark this Friday, October 8, when he turns 80 years old. He is the most senior Black civil…
Lessons Learned from Muhammad Ali – The Champ
Last week, I watched the four-part documentary on Muhammad Ali produced by Ken Burns. I was watching history that I had experienced in real-time,…
Q&A with Tim Russell Vice President at WTTW Launches Muhammad Ali Website
Tim Russell is the Vice President of Community Engagement and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at WTTW. He developed a website as a companion to…
Q&A with Rev. Dr. Stephen G. Ray Jr., Former President of Chicago Theological Seminary
In an online virtual celebration, Dr. Rev. Stephen G. Ray Jr. recently retired as President of the Chicago Theological Seminary. Ray was named the…
Q&A with Brenda Franklin-Corbett, Aretha’s Cousin and Consultant for ‘Respect’ Movie
Brenda Franklin-Corbett is affectionately known around the world as “Cousin Brenda.” She is the cousin of Aretha Franklin. Many recognize her as one of the…
Is Buying Back the Guns a Solution for Chicago?
For the last 20 years, Chicago has seen an unending wave of violence. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, between 2001 – 2020,…
Chicago Crime Is Out of Control!
Crime in Chicago is the topic of conversation no matter where you are. Citizens are living with fear, caution, anxiety, and trauma. People’s…
American Freedom Holidays?
How do we celebrate JUNETEENTH? Is it just another summer holiday for fireworks, picnics, and barbecue? Is it a holiday that we all share?…
Q&A with Brandi Neloms, Manager at Amazon
Amazon has a new initiative targeting black businesses – the Black Business Accelerator Program They are committing $150 million to Black-Owned businesses as a…
Mayor Lightfoot Owes Alderman Jeanette Taylor an Apology!
The City Council meeting of Wednesday, June 23, was embarrassing and contentious. The Mayor acted like a gang member rather than Mayor of America’s second-largest…
David Smallwood. 1955 – 2021. The Editor of NDIGO
David Smallwood was a quiet guy and always the last person in staff meetings to speak. He was a great listener. He was a…
Q&A – Garth Drabinsky – ‘Paradise Square’ Broadway Producer
‘Paradise Square’ marks the return of producer Garth Drabinsky to a limited, month-long pre-Broadway engagement to Chicago on Nov. 2. Drabinsky is excited to be…