Q&A with Sacella Smith – Northeast Regional Economic Development Manager – DCEO
bySacella Smith is a veteran and is the “conduit” for the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for the State of Illinois. (DCEO)….
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Q&A with William E. Hall, 6th Ward Alderman Elect
byBorn and raised in the 6th Ward, William E. Hall, Jr.’s values are rooted in serving all who are in need no matter where…
Where Do We Go from Here?
byShe took charge and calmed the situation. So it is often what Black women do with little to no preparation. Yet, she stepped into…
Q&A with Gregory Stewart, Chicago’s Next Musical Star!
bySouthside native Gregory Stewart brings a captivating and dynamic sound to R&B, Jazz, and Soul. Still, in his twenties, he has performed for many…
Damn Walmart!
bySome 18 years ago, when Walmart was entering the Chicago market, I was at the forefront of the business crowd to advocate for them…
Q&A with Rev. Otis Moss III, Pastor and Author “Dancing In the Darkness”
byDr. Michael Dyson writes about Reverend Otis Moss III. “Dancing in the Dark is a brilliant and poetic mediation on how Black moral genius…
Chicago’s New Politic . . .
byThe first week of April 2023 marked a momentous occasion in American politics. Among the highlights was the election of a fresh new face…
Q&A with Nekia Nichelle – Creator, The N Brand
bySome people sit and wait for an opportunity to be given to them, while others get up and make their own. Chicago native Nekia Nichelle is…
New Campaigning…
byWe lost two Black giants last week – Josie Childs and Ed Gardner. They were of the same generation, the generation that Tom Brokaw labels as “the greatest.” They…
Q&A – Dartesia Pitts – The Soul Celiac
byDartesia Pitts is an accomplished attorney with numerous accolades to her name including serving as President of the Cook County Bar Association (CCBA) and…
The Changing Face of Chicago Politics…
byPolitics is Chicago’s favorite sport. There always seems to be an election or at least a discussion on what politicians did and what It…
Q&A – Brandon Nicholson, Ph.D., CEO – The Hidden Genius Project
byOakland, California native Brandon Nicholson has been a champion of young people for most of his life. Growing up with parents that were very…