The Racist Gaze of the Media
byMayor Lori Lightfoot dropped a bomb on Chicago’s media community last Wednesday, May 19. In an open letter to the media, she announced that…
Perspectives
Infocalypse Now!
byEvery so often a new way of thinking joins forces with a new way of communicating so that things long assumed to be true…
RIOTS IN BLACK AND WHITE
byOn March 4 the Congress of the United States was forced to adjourn early after security officials received information about another planned attack on…
Meghan, The Prince, The Queen and Oprah, and 10 Take-Aways
byI watched the interview of the year with Prince Harry and his American wife, Meghan Markel. There were surprises for (Lady) Oprah as Meghan…
Glee, Gripe and Grief
byThe rule of law. It’s both sword and shield for Americans, especially African-Americans who would otherwise stand naked before powerful but malevolent forces out…
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…
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…
Dump Trump
byIt is said in most elections to encourage people to vote, “This is the most important election of our lifetime,” but this time, the…
Did Trump Cry Wolf
byDoes he or doesn’t he have COVID? That is the question being asked by many, as President Donald Trump announced at midnight on October…
RESPITE! California Proposition 209 Aims To Undo Proven Injury
byBlack America has a lot riding on the top-of-ballot contest between Joe Biden and the incompetent incumbent. But on Nov. 3rd save some attention…
Lessons from the Democratic National Convention 2020
byThe shouting is over. The 2020 Democratic National Convention was well crafted, programed and designed. The Democrats told the stories of the candidates….
Capital “B”: Words Are Powerful
byFinally, some members of the mainstream news media have come to the conclusion that from now on, they will capitalize the “B” in Black…