Rev. CT Vivian’s Chicago Connection
byAlthough he passed into eternal life the same day as the more nationally known giant of the Civil Rights movement John Lewis, the Rev….
Black Culture
John Lewis Roared
byThe lions roared on July 17th. It was a very sad day as we saw the deaths of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. colleagues…
Capital “B”: Words Are Powerful
byFinally, some members of the mainstream news media have come to the conclusion that from now on, they will capitalize the “B” in Black…
Chicago Blues Legend Billy Branch
byBilly Branch is a Chicago blues harmonica player who grew up learning directly from some of the classic generation of Chicago players such as…
Time For A Timeout
by“Hey Chicago, you want some of this?” he asked me. Michael Jordan and I had met a few times in Chicago, but I was…
Roe’s Melloe Events
byAs founder and executive director of Melloe Events, South Side native Roe Melloe has made a name for himself in the arts and entertainment…
Dear White People – 8:46
byThe lynching of George Floyd is a milestone turning point for America. Where it turns nobody knows, but with a resounding noise the country,…
Pastoring During Covid 19: Pastor Daniel X. Smith
byPastor Daniel X. Smith answered the call to ministry in February 2003 at New St. Matthew M.B. Church, located on the West Side of…
Brother Conrad (In Memoriam)
byBrother Conrad Worrill died on June 3. It was a very sad day. He was a revolutionary who had been at the forefront of…
WVON’s Samantha Thomas – The Talk of Chicago!!
bySamantha Thomas is an Emmy winning journalist, entertainment/lifestyle correspondent and radio/social personality. The Chicago native and cultural enthusiast started her media career as a…
Clarence Waldron Gets Lifetime Achievement Award from Chicago Headline Club
byClarence Waldron, known as the “Dean of Arts and Entertainment Journalists” reflects on his distinguished career that has lasted nearly more than 40 years….
Dr. Terry Mason On Public Health And The Coronavirus
byDr. Terry Mason is the former chief operating officer for the Cook County Department of Pubic Health. He was recently relieved of his duties…