CASA’s Bonita Carr Advocates For Foster Kids
bySince 1986, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Cook County has been training everyday people to stand up for children who have experienced abuse…
Black Culture
Gately Park Indoor Track and Field Facility: A Long Race Finally Won – By Arthur Ade Amaker
byThe road to building a state-of-the-art $57 million indoor track and field facility on the South Side has been as strenuous as a 100-meter…
Stacy Sorrell’s “Loved On Purpose” – By TJ Armour
byChicago native Stacy Sorrell is a multi-faceted woman that wears many hats including mother, entrepreneur, and new author of the inspirational memoir, Loved On…
Tips On How To Share Your History
byThe National Museum of African-American History is in Chicago looking for stuff from your attic and your basement; they’re looking for history. They are…
Mood N’DIGO – Putting Our Paper To Bed
byOne day Julieanna Richardson, who created the HistoryMakers, called me and asked what was I doing with my almost 30 years worth of N’DIGO…
Erin Davis, Miles’ Son, Keeps His Dad’s Legacy Alive
byJazz musician Miles Davis is considered to be one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Together with his musical groups, he…
South Side Arts And Masequa Myers
byCultural leader Masequa Myers is a creative force. The Executive Director of the South Side Community Art Center since 2014 has more than 30…
Reparations
byAfricans were stolen from African shores to arrive in America in 1619. For hundred years later we still fight for citizenship rights. In the…
Why Juneteenth? – By Delmarie Cobb
byEvery so often I go looking through my files for an old article to see if it’s still relevant. The following column appeared in…
Blues Museum Exhibit Explores Chicago’s Black Music Roots
byIn celebration of June being Black Music Appreciation Month, the Chicago Blues Museum-Record Row Foundation is featuring a new photo music exhibit put that…
Jazz Institute Celebrates Big 5-0 With June 28-30 Birthday Bash
byThe distinct, innovative sound and legacy of jazz music in Chicago takes center stage from June 28-30 for Chicagoans of all ages as the…
“Heavy Pocket” Illuminating and Moving – By Rick & Brenda McCain
byWhat are you willing to risk to fight for what you believe in? This is the question posed of a young man who decides…