John Lewis Roared
The lions roared on July 17th. It was a very sad day as we saw the deaths of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. colleagues…
On Q With Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas manages a $18 billion operation. She’s a hard worker and her employees respect and fear her. She says it…
Capital “B”: Words Are Powerful
Finally, some members of the mainstream news media have come to the conclusion that from now on, they will capitalize the “B” in Black…
Chicago Blues Legend Billy Branch
Billy Branch is a Chicago blues harmonica player who grew up learning directly from some of the classic generation of Chicago players such as…
Looking To The November Presidential Election
America’s presidential election of 2020 promises to be one for the history books in more ways than one. It is already being suggested that…
Dear White People – 8:46
The lynching of George Floyd is a milestone turning point for America. Where it turns nobody knows, but with a resounding noise the country,…
Brother Conrad (In Memoriam)
Brother Conrad Worrill died on June 3. It was a very sad day. He was a revolutionary who had been at the forefront of…
Is George Floyd The Nail In The Coffin Of Racism?
“I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired.” – Fannie Lou Hamer The police killing of George Floyd is a nail in the…
Our Country’s National Crime is Lynching
We are not supposed to have lynchings in 2020. Ahmaud Arbery was jogging in a neighborhood in Brunswick, Georgia. He was shot and killed…
A Letter To The Black Community About Willie Wilson
This is an open letter to the Black community. Whites can read and take heed if they so desire, but this is a Black…
The Virus Has Changed Our World
This virus has changed our world. Historically from now on, the world may be divided into the Pre-virus Pandemic Era and the Post-Pandemic era….
Clarence Waldron Gets Lifetime Achievement Award from Chicago Headline Club
Clarence Waldron, known as the “Dean of Arts and Entertainment Journalists” reflects on his distinguished career that has lasted nearly more than 40 years….