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…
Q&A with Alderman Pat Dowell
With extensive experience in community development and civic engagement, Pat Dowell was elected Alderman of the 3rd Ward of Chicago in 2007. Previously, she…
The Original Harold Lee Rush (1950-2022)
The creative genius and performance energy of Harold Lee Rush was recognized and celebrated for over four decades. At Chicago’s famed Englewood High School,…
Three Men Who Transformed America: King, Ali and Poitier..
We celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday this year, 2022, and a resolution of Muhammad Ali Day. Illinois is the first to pass a…
Q&A: with Dr. Robert Beck, Research Chemist and Naprapath “Eating and Staying Healthy”
I spoke with Dr. Robert Beck, a noted healthcare educator, and chemist. His passion is helping people to take charge of their health. He…
Welcome to 2022- Happy New Year!
Happy New Year. Welcome to 2022. We approach a new year with enthusiasm and caution. Changes will come, but it does not mean progress….