Jefferson on Race – The Contradictions of America’s Founding 250 Years Ago…(Book Review)
byAs America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding in 1776, the nation has wrapped itself in patriotic pageantry. We will watch majestic tall…
Books
“From Fancy Prancy to Trailblazer” Jayne Kennedy on Family, Craft, & Kicking Down Doors
byLegendary Black actress, sportscaster, producer, and cultural icon Jayne Kennedy is making a comeback. Her new memoir, Plain Jayne: A Memoir, is the first…
Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman, DBH – Founder & CEO, The DorothyJeanius STEAM Leadership Institute
byAlready a wunderkind since before she could walk, the little Black girl from the southside of Chicago born Dorothy Jean Tillman would go on…
Sabrina Alexander – Educator, Filmmaker and Storyteller
byBeing both an educator and filmmaker, Sabrina Alexander is a creative who can’t help but use her film projects as a tool to educate…
Trump vs Elon. Or Elon vs Trump?
byThe argument and battle between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump is inevitable. As a pundit, I predicted that the disagreement between the two…
Actor, Author, and Singer Hattie Winston – A Gathering of Voices
byFor more than five decades, Hattie Winston has made a name for herself as an acclaimed actor, singer, producer, and veteran of the Broadway…
Grace Sandra, Author, Host, Mental Health & Survivor Advocate
bySurvivor is the word you’re looking for when describing Grace Sandra. As founder of her Out Here Tryna Survive platform, which includes a podcast…
Q&A – Brittney Dorey Hernandez, Owner – The Tank Shoppe
byA versatile professional with a vibrant career spanning entertainment, entrepreneurship, and event management, Brittney Dorey Hernandez not only puts her heart into all of…
Q&A – Dr. Veronica Appleton, Ph. D – Author, “Mama Why”
byAlready a renowned scholar and lecturer, Chicago native Dr. Veronica Appleton, Ph.D is also a children’s literature author with a special passion for educating…
Q&A – Sandria Washington, Media Maker, Writer & Black Adoption Experience Scholar
byAs a journalist, media personality, wellness ambassador and strategic communications professional, Sandria Washingon has long been dedicated to amplifying the voices of those with stories…
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Jackson, Jr. Deserve a Pardon.
byA pardon is due to Jesse Jackson, Jr. and his ex-wife, Sandi. They were both public servants. Jesse has really remarkable academic ability. He has degrees in…
Q&A – Chaz Ebert Author – It’s Time to Give a FECK: Elevating Humanity Through Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion, and Kindness.
byOn a rainy afternoon in late June, I sat with Chaz Ebert, lawyer, entrepreneur, and widow of the late Chicago film critic Roger Ebert,…