Race, Revolution, Renaissance, Revelation, or Remedies…
The Anthony Page Center defines, Critical race theory (CRT) maintains that race is not biological; instead, it is a social construction used to protect…
McDonald’s Racism
McDonald’s is RACIST. Chris Kempczinski, the President and CEO of McDonald’s, showed no remorse, compassion, sympathy, or empathy as he spoke about parenting to…
Why I Started a TV Show… Meet N’DIGO STUDIO!!
The title of Ralph Ellison’s book was “Invisible Man,” she said of the 1952 novel. “And the question for me was, invisible to whom?”…
What Happens to Chicago Media when the Sun-Times and WBEZ Merge?
That is the question. The Chicago Sun-Times is on track to merge with WBEZ into a single entity, making it the most significant non-profit…
Timuel Black Jr. – The Consummate Activist
Tim was the Consummate Activist. The city mourns the passing of Timuel Black Jr. at the age of 102 years. In his own…
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…