Who Replaces Jesse Jackson? Really…
byLast year, at the RAINBOW PUSH Convention, Rev. Jesse Jackson named Reverend Dr. Frederick Haynes his successor. On February 1, 2023, the first day…
Chicago
One Year In: Johnson’s Progress on Black Community Investment…
byMany Black Chicagoans have a deep distrust in government. This isn’t a new occurrence. It’s generational. The cycle of harm has been perpetuated through…
Q&A – Mariah Fair, Soul Full Cafe Chicago…
byMariah Fair is a young woman on a mission God gave her directly. The Chicago native runs Soul Full Cafe in the Pilsen neighborhood,…
Clayton Harris III Talks to Crusader as Opponent Draws Republican Donors
byIn the Chicago Crusader office sat Clayton Harris III. Dressed in a dark blue suit, he looked immaculate and rested before starting another busy…
Q&A – Michelle Hayes – Owner, Hayes Talent Agency
byAs owner and lead agent of Chicago-based Hayes Talent Agency, Michelle Hayes has dedicated herself to helping countless others achieve their big-screen dreams. Hayes…
Q&A – Kristina “Krissy” Williams – Businesswoman, Community Activist & Philanthropist
byKristina Williams is a Chicago born and raised businesswoman, community activist and philanthropist that has dedicated herself to uplifting marginalized communities across the city….
The Origins of Operation Breadbasket…
byOn February 8, 2024, The Chicago Museum will raise the curtain on the “Jesse Jackson Oral History Project.” Presented in partnership with the Chicago…
Alderman Burke’s Not a Bad Guy…
byAlderman Ed Burke has just been convicted of extortion, racketeering, and bribery. He was found guilty by a jury of nine women and three…
Q&A – Jonathan Jackson, Son of Civil Rights Leaders, Charts His Course in Congress by Reprinted by Permission
byJonathan L. Jackson is the scion of a legendary Chicago civil rights and political family. The freshman Democrat’s father is Jesse Jackson, the civil…
Q&A – Baron Waller, Culver’s Restaurant Franchise Owner
byA native of Chicago’s Westside, Baron Waller had a usual path to becoming one of the fastest growing franchise owners of the Culver’s restaurant brand…
Let’s Have Fairness for CTA’s Dorval Carter
byEnough of Blame-the-Black-Guy for Covid’s Troublesome Aftermath One Black appointed official whom I deeply respect has come under fire – unfairly, in my opinion…
Q&A – Leslé Honoré Activist, Author and Community Leader
byLeslé Honoré leads a very busy but very purposeful life. The “Blaxican” poet and activist uses her poetry and personal life to help youth…