King Lives In 2021
byWe celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s life today, and more and more, we realize his greatness in today’s climate. King’s life and his work…
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The Trump Era Ends
byThe era of Trump is closing, about to end. The President of the United States, number 45, challenged America’s democracy. He has been the…
We BLACK WOMEN OF CHICAGO ARE SICK AND TIRED
byWE Black Women of Chicago are appalled over the case of Ms. Anjanette Young. AN ACT OF TERRORISM, RACISM AND SEXISM. It’s the end…
Dear President-Elect Biden:
byRahm Emanuel is not for your administration. Political rumor has it that former Mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel is being considered by the Biden…
Q&A with Keisha Rucker -Co-Owner Hyde Park’s “The Soul Shack”
byKeisha Rucker wears multiple hats. Mother. Wife. Successful Entrepreneur. Mentor. Friend and more. Rucker’s entrepreneurial journey started as a student at Kenwood Academy, where…
Q and A with Dr. Helene D. Gayle
byDr. Helene D. Gayle has been President and CEO of the Chicago Community Trust, one of the nation’s old and largest community foundations, since…
Q&A with Damien Howard Chief Servant Leader of “Clever Characters”
byFor 13 years, Damien Howard taught Special Education at inner-city urban schools that served mainly low-income minority populations. But after seeing firsthand the disparities…
Q&A with Author David Masciotra I Am Somebody: Why Jesse Jackson Matters
byDavid Masciotra is an author, public lecturer, political commentator and cultural critic. He is the author of Mellencamp: American Troubadour and Working On a…
Q&A – Perdure Carter AKA Coach, The Closer, CEO of Dream Spots Leasing & Sales
byA native of the south side of Chicago, Perdure Carter AKA Coach, The Closer is the CEO & Managing Broker of Dream Spots Leasing…
Q&A With Shenna Marie, Founder/CEO Sheena Marie Beauty
bySheena Marie never intended to run her own beauty conglomerate. It just kind of worked out that way. At a crossroads in her life…
Q&A With Journalist Carol Marin
byJournalist Carol Marin has announced that she will make her transition from television after the Nov 3rd election. Marin began her journalism career in…
Q&A With Robiar Smith – CEO of R.B. Pest Solutions
byNever in her wildest dreams did south side native Robiar Smith picture herself owning and operating her own pest control company to honor the…