Foxx News Should Trump Trump
byLet’s stop wasting our valuable time following the Comey Comedy, the Donald Drama, and the Carson Cartoons. These Parodies-on-the-Potomac will grind on and on…
Chicago
A New High School In Englewood
byChicago’s public schools are in a constant dither. Public education seems to be a never-ending socio-economic problem in Chicago, though education is such a…
Token: A Black Woman Tells Her Truth
byToken is a thought-provoking, one-woman comedy show by humorist-actress Kaye Winks playing its last performance this Friday, June 9 at Second City’s Judy’s Beat…
What To Do About Mariano’s?
by“We want to do business where we shop.” “We want to work in our community with major companies.” “We want to be respected.” That’s…
Is Chicago A One-Newspaper Town?
byChicago is about to become a one-paper town. This is a trending pattern in major cities, given the digital age. The Chicago Tribune is…
Q&A with Duane Powell, Custodian of the Indie Soul Movement
byIt’s the best kept secret and no secret at all at the same time. When you want to know the latest and greatest happenings…
The President Comes Home
byLast week, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle came to town to meet a small, invitation-only crowd to discuss details of The Obama…
From The Farm To Big City Success: Howard Medley Turns 90
byA prominent Chicago businessman and political operative who has been one of the Black community’s biggest givers through the years has turned 90 years…
Q&A With Pastor Martin Deppe
byMartin Deppe has authored an untold story of the Civil Rights Movement as it happened in Chicago from 1966 to 1971. Dr. Martin Luther…
Chicago God Damn
byChicago is two cities. Nina Simone’s lyrics are appropriate. She sang a song, Mississippi Goddamn. Change the city to Chicago and you got it….
Stella Talks About Crime in The City
byThe Justice Department has spoken. We went through the investigation and the reports came back saying that the Chicago Police Department needs help. Racism…
Q And A: Mario Smith
byChicago native Mario Smith is a familiar fixture in the Hyde Park section of the city. The poet, educator, activist and radio show host…