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…
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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…
Dear Mr. New Mayor
byDear Mr. Mayor, The election is still underway and won’t conclude until April 4, when voters go to the polls. Votes from the primary…
Q&A – Ny’ajai Ellison – Actress, Katori Hall’s The Mountaintop
byChicago native Ny’ajai Ellison has always been an artist at heart. Though she may have somewhat suppressed her thespian dreams over the years while…
Q&A- Khalilah Young, M.Ed, Interim Director – UIC’s CHANCE Program
byFor some of us, it takes a while to find our purpose. And then there are those of us like Khalilah Young, M.Ed. Teaching…
Lightfoot for Mayor. “Let’s Keep the Seat.”
byDear Black Chicago… The Chicago mayoral race of 2023 is historic. Have we ever had so many candidates in the race? There should be…
Q&A – Christina Anderson – Playwright, “the ripple, the wave that carried me home”
byAs a playwright, tv writer, screenwriter, educator, and all-around creative, the prolific Christina Anderson is known as an artist’s artist. Her award-winning plays such…
What Do Black Men Do?
byThe murder of Tyre Nichols is so horrific. It is hard to watch and write about. It causes pause. Black men should not be…
Q&A – Dr. Gena Jones, Author of “Legacy Made Simple”
bySouthside native Dr. Gena Jones is a licensed Attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, and Certified Tax Resolution Specialist. Additionally, she is licensed…
Black Celebrities and Mental Health
by“The mental state of the Black community is FRAGILE. That is not a diagnosis that is a CHARACTERIZATION_.” Russell Hancock, Ph.D. Psychotherapist In the…