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…
BLACK-ISH
We were at the office having a discussion on the new sit com. I realized we were of different generations and had different views….
Black History V. Black Future
This February is strange to me. It is Black History Month and I am trying to figure out where are we. I beg for…
Andrew Seo – Q&A #1054
By Hermene Hartman [dropcap style=”style2″]Q:[/dropcap] Why do you want to be a politician? [dropcap style=”style1″]A:[/dropcap]To serve and help our fellow-citizens, it should be the…