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…
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…