African Festival of the Arts
Rose Royce and Howard Hewett headline the African Festival of the Arts September 5. The Fest is in Washington Park, Labor Day Weekend, from…
A Stunning Surprise At Jury Duty
I did my civic duty recently by serving on jury duty. After waiting half a day in a holding room, all of us John…
Conversation With Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson
We’re chatting today with the new Superintendent of Chicago’s Police Department, Eddie Johnson. Thank you so much for agreeing to see us. Let’s get…
Tony at 90
Tony Bennett should tell no one that he is 90, because no one would believe him, after seeing his show. I saw Tony at…
Constitutional Presidential Qualifications Need To Change
I had an Irish friend ask me recently if African Americans will vote for Donald Trump for president. My answer was, “Hell no, but…
Review: WAR PAINT
Goodman Theater until August 21, 2016 Tickets range from $44 to 182 Visit Goodman Theater War Paint is a story about high-powered, pioneering women,…
America, Where Are You?
America is living in crisis and is explosive at this time. We are looking racism dead in the face, no matter who or where…
Jack Fuller – A Jazzy Newspaperman
In a 2010 book titled “What is Happening to News: The Information Explosion and the Crisis in Journalism,” Mr. Fuller reflected on the huge…
To Leave Or Not To Leave The City?
I came home early one day last week to find my neighbor moving. I was stunned. We are not friends, but we are good…
The 20th Anniversary N’DIGO Foundation Gala
The NDIGO GALA 2016 was a blast. A good time was had by all. We were in a new venue – The Logan Center…
Invitation to N’DIGO Foundation Gala – Meet the Honorees
This year the N’DIGO Foundation Gala celebrates 20 years of service. We have sent nearly 300 deserving kids to college so far. Join us…
Kurt Elling 101
Why Kurt Elling is the right choice for the 2016 N’DIGO Foundation Gala This year the N’DIGO Gala celebrates 20 years and the new…