Bravo Mr. Chance
This year I attended Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow PUSH’s Wall Street Project in New York and sat in on a hip hop workshop. The…
Trump’s Media
In Donald Trump’s improvised press conference/conversation last week, he scolded the press and took issues with them on reporting, particularly their reporting on him…
Chicago God Damn
Chicago is two cities. Nina Simone’s lyrics are appropriate. She sang a song, Mississippi Goddamn. Change the city to Chicago and you got it….
Stella Talks About Crime in The City
The Justice Department has spoken. We went through the investigation and the reports came back saying that the Chicago Police Department needs help. Racism…
The Obama Years
Once upon a time, there was a young boy, born to a Kenyan father, Barack Obama, Sr. He came to America to go to…
From Obama to Trump
On Friday, January 20, President 44 leaves office and President 45 is sworn in. The Obama era will officially be over. The Trump era…
What Might Martin Luther King Say Today?
Today, America celebrates the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s 88th birthday. His life brought about significant change in America as he led the Civil…
Q&A with Rod Dixon
For the past 12 years, The Auditorium Theater has presented TOO HOT TOO HANDLE on its stage. I chaired this event for 9 years,…
Support Project Hood For Our Youth This Holiday Season
I am writing about a remarkable friend. I am asking that during this holiday season you open your heart and pocketbooks to support Project…
Remembering Reggie
This holiday season is sentimental for me. This writing is strictly personal. I lost a dear friend last May suddenly. I met Reginald Torian…
Q&A with Maudlyne Ihejirika: Escape From Nigeria
You have written a book, Escape From Nigeria, with your mother. What has that experience been like? It has taken me 17 years —…
Open Letter To The Black Community
Dear All, we are in trouble. Out of control. Our children are killing each other. There are two major sources of crime afflicting Black…