Nikki Lee, Realtor and Businesswoman
bySometimes the spirit of entrepreneurship takes hold of an ambitious child early. Take the case of realtor and businesswoman Nikki Lee. Though she was…
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The Unfinished Bridge Between Rev. Jesse Jackson and Barack Obama
byIt is widely accepted as a historical fact that Rev. Jesse Jackson’s presidential campaigns in 1984 and 1988 cracked open the door that Barack…
Things You Should Know About Rev. Jesse Jackson…
byFor some of us, on February 17, 2026, the world stood still, as it was announced that Rev. Jesse Jackson had passed. As I…
Veronica “Vee” L. Harrison – Author, Journalist, Publicist
byGrowing up as the middle child of six children on Chicago’s West Side, Veronica “Vee” L. Harrison says she developed a knack for communicating,…
Reflections of Jesse…
byI write today with a very heavy heart and crying bouts. I have lost a dear friend in the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson….
Power, Endorsements, and the Future of Democracy
byPolitics in Chicago has always been challenging—and at times exhilarating—as candidates line up, make their case, debate, hold forums, and run the best —…
Chicago’s Own – Corey Hendrix, Actor – Moses The Black, The Bear
byChicago’s own Corey Hendrix is an actor, director, producer, and writer who currently plays former pro baseball player turned sommelier Gary “Sweeps” Woods on…
Evrod Cassimy – Anchor & Reporter NBC 5 Chicago
byEvrod Cassimy grew up in Rockford, IL, and is a graduate of Columbia College Chicago. He is a seven-time Emmy-nominated weekday morning news anchor…
ENDORSEMENT: Toni Preckwinkle for Cook County Board President
byWe proudly endorse Toni Preckwinkle for re-election as President of the Cook County Board. Under President Preckwinkle’s leadership, Cook County government has remained focused…
Moses The Black Interview…
byChicago is known for a lot of things, and unfortunately, one of them is gang activity. In the new movie Moses The Black, director…
ENDORSEMENT: LaShawn Ford for Congress, Illinois’ 7th District
byMidterm voting begins Tuesday, February 3. The midterm election is on March 17. We proudly endorse LaShawn Ford for Congress in Illinois’ 7th Congressional…
Eva Ruwè – Singer, Comedian, Stage Performer (TINA – The Tina Turner Musical)
byEva Ruwè is an incredibly talented singer (five-octave vocal range), songwriter, comedian, and actress raised on the South Side of Chicago (76th and Hamilton),…