The Gift of the Lucas Museum
Usually when people are offered a gift, they accept with a thank you. Not so in the case of Chicago and the George Lucas…
The Wild Trump and the “B” of Hillary
Donald Trump is wild. You don’t know what he is going to do or say. Who will he attack next? As the traditional Republican…
Why Use The “N Word” When We Mean “Nigger”?
“N word” is one of the most powerful in America’s vocabulary. The word has a history of being degrading and derogatory. The word connotes…
Prince (1958-2016): Why Did He Die Alone?
What is there to say about Sir Prince that hasn’t already been said? I have focused my listening ear to his music since his…
Thoughts On Today’s World
by Hermene Hartman The world is forever evolving, but I am beginning to struggle with some of the changes and what I consider to…
Q&A: Natalie Moore Author of South Side #1064
by Hermene Hartman Natalie Moore is a journalist covering the South Side for WBEZ. She is an author. Her new book is a modern…
Chicago’s New Politic
By Hermene D. Hartman There is a new politic brewing. Whether you like him or not, Donald Trump has changed American politics with his…
Q&A: Ken Dunkin #1060
by Hermene Hartman Ken Dunkin is a Democrat, serving the people of the 5th District as State Representative in the Illinois General Assembly. Dunkin…
Signifying Politics
I watch national news programs on Sunday mornings. This past Sunday morning, I thought they had changed the name and timeframe of Saturday Night…
Equity Economics
The 2016 presidential election will prove to be one of the most interesting in American history. Indeed, the voting public has radical choices in…
Bob Black photojournalism
Bob Black’s photojournalism career started with the Chicago Daily Defender in 1965. He later joined the Chicago Sun-Times in 1968 where he worked for…
Actor Joseph Paterson
Heard the one about the black guy born on a slave ship in the early 18th century? He ended his days running a grocery…