Why Are They Closing Top Performing Black Schools?
byA disturbing pattern is occurring in Chicago. Top-performing schools are being closed. The latest is Bronzeville Academy Charter School, located at 4930 S. Cottage…
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Q&A with Music Composer Rob “Diggy” Morrison for BET’S “The Family Business”
byUsed with permission by Desirae L. Benson (Sheen Magazine) Watching a show and being completely drawn into a scene because of the mesmerizing music…
Harry Lennix Stars In August Wilson’s “How I Learned What I Learned”…
byActor Harry Lennix does not need an introduction. He is a distinguished film, television, stage actor, and producer. He recently starred in the former…
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…
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…