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…
People
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…
Harry and Meghan Go Where?
byAs Prince Harry and Meghan Markle step away from their roles as senior working members of the Royal Family, questions abound about the monarchy’s…
Q&A – with Keller Williams ONEChicago – South Side
byKeller Williams ONEChicago is expanding! With a commitment to creating more equitable opportunities for home buyers, sellers, and agents, a new office will open…
Q&A – Keli L. Knight – Founding Partner – KMR Law Group
bySouth side native Keli L. Knight knew from a pretty early age that practicing law would be in her future, With a Bachelor’s degree…
Q&A with Judge Arnette Hubbard
byAs a child, Arnette Rhinehart Hubbard enjoyed reading and playing outside on her grandparents’ farm in Stephens, Arkansas. In high school, Hubbard was interested…