The Rev. Jesse Jackson Pivot. . .
The Reverend Jesse Jackson announced right before the Rainbow Push 57th Annual Convention that he was going to “pivot.” Meaning that his day-to-day role…
Q&A with Mr. Saint Aubyn (Lloyd Price) and Shelton Becton (Music Supervisor)” Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical”
“PERSONALITY” is a musical about the life and legacy of Lloyd Price. His story is somewhat unknown, yet this trailblazer’s contributions to music are…
American-ism
America is a country divided: one white America and one Black America. Minorities follow the Black path. Mr. Obama said In his presidential propelling…
Q&A – How Should We Celebrate Juneteenth?
“What to a slave is the Fourth of July?“ Frederick Douglas In 2021 President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into…
The Finest to Have Ever Done It…
Over the recent holidays, we remember two of the best and most significant achievers. Tina Turner and Jim Brown. Both were very successful in…
Chicago’s Unwelcomed Guest…
While in office, former Mayor of Chicago Lori Lightfoot asked Texas Governor Greg Abbott to stop sending migrants to our city. Around 100 migrants…
Q&A with Sacella Smith – Northeast Regional Economic Development Manager – DCEO
Sacella Smith is a veteran and is the “conduit” for the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for the State of Illinois. (DCEO)….
A Difficult Mothers Day…
Mother’s Day will be difficult, this year, because my mother passed away last December. She won’t be here to share the special meal or…
Q&A with William E. Hall, 6th Ward Alderman Elect
Born and raised in the 6th Ward, William E. Hall, Jr.’s values are rooted in serving all who are in need no matter where…
Where Do We Go from Here?
She took charge and calmed the situation. So it is often what Black women do with little to no preparation. Yet, she stepped into…
Damn Walmart!
Some 18 years ago, when Walmart was entering the Chicago market, I was at the forefront of the business crowd to advocate for them…
Q&A with Rev. Otis Moss III, Pastor and Author “Dancing In the Darkness”
Dr. Michael Dyson writes about Reverend Otis Moss III. “Dancing in the Dark is a brilliant and poetic mediation on how Black moral genius…