Thick and Thin of ObamaCare
byThe Affordable Care Act, according to many, including the current Republican candidate Donald Trump and the Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, is no longer making…
Perspectives
Trump’s New Politic
byThe 2016 presidential election will be studied for years to come. It is historic. It is the year that campaigning changed because a man…
Jesse @ 75
byThe Reverend Jesse Jackson was 75 years old on October 8. In his honor, there was a packed house celebration at the headquarters of…
Chicago Tribune Endorsement Disappoints, Vote Hillary Clinton
byThe Chicago Tribune endorsement of Gary Johnson is disappointing. They got it wrong, reminiscent of when their headlines screamed Dewey beat Truman in the…
The best performance at the Hyde Park Jazz Festival was Dee Alexander with Dwight Trible.
byIt was one of the most historical weekends in America with the opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture…
What Does The National African American Museum Mean To America?
byWith the opening of the new National African American Museum on September 24 in Washington, D.C., at the Smithsonian Institute, we add a new…
Black Lives Matter and Black Votes Count
byThis might be the most serious presidential election in our lifetime and one of the most important votes in American history. The candidates drastically…
Truth of the matter is, the truth matters
byBy Lorenzo Clemons Growing up in our household as a young person you could not say the word lie. My mother said it was…
A Stunning Surprise At Jury Duty
byI did my civic duty recently by serving on jury duty. After waiting half a day in a holding room, all of us John…
Constitutional Presidential Qualifications Need To Change
byI had an Irish friend ask me recently if African Americans will vote for Donald Trump for president. My answer was, “Hell no, but…
Fleeting Collaborations and Conflicting Choices
byBy Paul King I have long been concerned about the influence of outside groups on Black activism. For instance, in the 1970s, the United…
‘THE TALK” OR 12 RULES TO LIVE BY IF STOPPED BY THE POLICE FOR BLACK MALES
byBlack parents have a conversation with their children, especially their sons, that has become known as “The Talk.” It is about how to handle…