Q&A with Rev. James T. Meeks
After nearly 40 years, Rev. James T. Meeks is stepping away from the pulpit of his church. Meeks said next year would be his…
Standing With Tim King and Urban Prep
In 2017, Matrix Magazine wrote, “New School Rules: Black Men Change the Face of Education in Chicago” Urban Prep Academies is well known for…
Q&A with Pastor Corey Brooks, CEO of Project H.O.O.D.
Pastor Corey B. Brooks, Founder and Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago, and CEO of Project H.O.O.D. Communities Development Corporation has become…
Q&A with Rebecca Sive – Author, Speaker and Activist
Rebecca Sive is the author of three books on American women’s politics and power. She’s an activist, a political organizer, and, most of all, a feminist. Sive…
Social Media Etiquette
Social Media has created a culture where people learn to open up, share, and talk about practically everything, no matter how big or small….
Are We Becoming Immune to Violence?
The Highland Park shooting incident was too much and might be a tipping point to changing the laws on gun control. It was outrageous…
The Mumble/Jumble of Willie Wilson…
Many laws, rules, and regulations in our society are currently being examined and adjusted from the supreme court to the small business. If I…
Lessons Learned from the 2022 Illinois Primary Election Results!
Every political election teaches lessons as to where the public is. This election, Tuesday, June 28 no different. The political intensity of the TV…
Power…
““Victory for White Life” Rep. Mary E. Miller (R-IL) The Supreme Court decision is disappointing and has turned the progressive clock backward. On…
Q&A with Dr. Helene D. Gayle – Transitioning from Community Trust to Spelman College
Dr. Helen D. Gayle, former president and C.E.O. of The Chicago Community Trust (one of the nation’s oldest and largest community foundations), will soon…
Celebrating Juneteenth in the Austin Community…
June 19, 2022, marks the first year that the holiday, Juneteenth, will be celebrated; it is America’s newest federal holiday. As a result, there…
Q&A with Jacqueline “Jacqui” Collins for Congress
A former journalist and Emmy award-nominated editor at CBS-TV, Senator Jacqueline “Jacqui” Collins has used her experience and communication skills to support a progressive…