Q&A – Dr. LaShondra Kyle, Executive Director – Eden Career Institute
byFor more than 25 years, Dr. LaShondra Kyle has dedicated herself to the higher education of our youth as a business law professor, university…
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Q&A – Dr. Veronica Appleton, Ph. D – Author, “Mama Why”
byAlready a renowned scholar and lecturer, Chicago native Dr. Veronica Appleton, Ph.D is also a children’s literature author with a special passion for educating…
Mayor Johnson’s Dilemma…
byChicago is in crisis. For the first time, Chicago Public Schools has no governance. A bold game of politics is underway. The current school…
Q&A – Larcenna Mason – Special Education District Representative. Chicago Public Schools
byWith almost 20 years of experience in various roles within Chicago Public Schools, Larcenna Mason has dedicated herself to ensuring that special education youth…
Q&A – Howard Sandifer, Chicago West Community Music Center Founder Celebrates 25th Anniversary!
byHoward Sandifer, the founder of the Chicago West Community Music Center (CWCMC), reflects on the 25th anniversary of the school that continues to enrich…
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…
Harvard and Slavery…
byHarvard University has been in the news of late with the resignation of Dr. Claudine Gay, the first Black president whose tenure was a…
Q&A – Raphael Nash, College Professor and Film Producer
byRaphael Nash is an award-winning independent film producer, director, and adjunct professor for DePaul University’s School of Cinematic Arts. In the classroom, the married…
Q&A – Lydia K. Mercer, Founder of The (Un)Learning Space
byAn administrator, educator, and non-profit leader, Lydia K. Mercer is the textbook definition of a change agent. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from…
Q&A with Allison Caldwell, Businesswoman and Author
byIf you were to look up the textbook definition of turning hard work and dedication into success, it would be Allison Caldwell‘s picture you’d…
When the School Bully is the School District…
byOne year ago, I stepped down from Urban Prep Academies, the nonprofit organization I founded in 2002 to improve educational and career outcomes for…
Q&A – Dr. Toinette Gunn – President & CEO, LINK Unlimited Scholars
byA native Chicagoan and proud alumna of the Chicago Public School System, Dr. Toinette Gunn is the President & CEO of LINK Unlimited Scholars,…