Dr. Leon Finney Jr. 1938 – 2020
byDr. Leon Finney Jr. was a dear friend. I first met him as a college student, working with Reverends Jesse Jackson and Willie Barrow…
Chicago
Q & A with Northeastern Illinois University’s President Dr. Gloria J. Gibson
byCovid 19 has hit education hard. What are the effects of COVID-19 at Northeastern University? The effects of COVID-19 were significant, but perhaps most…
Schools Should Not Open
byWhether we like it or not – 2020 is a wrap. It has been a very bad year. COVID-19 has brought havoc to us…
On Q With Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas
byCook County Treasurer Maria Pappas manages a $18 billion operation. She’s a hard worker and her employees respect and fear her. She says it…
Collaboraction Welcomes New President Darlene “DJ Lady D” Jackson – By Briahna Gatlin
byCollaboraction is known for its fearless approach to theatre, eliciting social change, and being on the cusp of innovation. Trendsetting since its inception in…
Sharial Howard, A “People Person” Realtor
bySharial Howard, a licensed realtor with @properties, is a competent, resourceful, and skillful negotiator who resides in the Bronzeville area of Chicago. She met…
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…
A Letter To The Black Community About Willie Wilson
byThis is an open letter to the Black community. Whites can read and take heed if they so desire, but this is a Black…
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…
Black Americans Have the Virus More Than Whites
bySurprise, surprise, surprise! The latest research on COVID-19 reveals that African Americans catch the virus more than the white population. The older you are,…