America, Where Are You?
byAmerica is living in crisis and is explosive at this time. We are looking racism dead in the face, no matter who or where…
Perspectives
To Leave Or Not To Leave The City?
byI came home early one day last week to find my neighbor moving. I was stunned. We are not friends, but we are good…
Open Letter to College Age African-American and Hispanic/Latino Males (17 to 35)
byDear Son: I hope you will allow me to call you son. I know you are not really my son, but you could have…
Beyoncé ‘Slays’ Even in the Rain
byThe rain poured, the show was delayed, but then Beyoncé proved once again why she’s one of the greatest entertainers of all time. The…
The Gift of the Lucas Museum
byUsually when people are offered a gift, they accept with a thank you. Not so in the case of Chicago and the George Lucas…
Why Use The “N Word” When We Mean “Nigger”?
by“N word” is one of the most powerful in America’s vocabulary. The word has a history of being degrading and derogatory. The word connotes…
Prince (1958-2016): Why Did He Die Alone?
byWhat is there to say about Sir Prince that hasn’t already been said? I have focused my listening ear to his music since his…
Thoughts On Today’s World
byby Hermene Hartman The world is forever evolving, but I am beginning to struggle with some of the changes and what I consider to…
Yes, We’ve Got Crime! BUT PORTRAYALS OF URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS AS HOPELESS ONLY WORSEN THE PROBLEMS
byThis might be shocking to some, but I’m proud to say that I live in Englewood. Yep, uber proud. Englewood is a neighborhood on…
What It’s Like to be A Black Student at a Predominately White University
bySenior year of high school was by far the most stressful year of my life, and I say this after completing my first semester…
Chicago’s New Politic
byBy Hermene D. Hartman There is a new politic brewing. Whether you like him or not, Donald Trump has changed American politics with his…
African American Women Fashion
byThroughout history, fashion has been a symbol of identity within the African American community. Fashion had a role as a pacifier, helping to bring…