Weaponization vs. Reparations…
byAmerica is in a defining moment. History will record Donald Trump as one of the most consequential and controversial presidents in modern times. His…
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The Obama Center: Memory, Power, and the Unfinished Story of Democracy…
byI recently had a sneak preview of the Obama Presidential Center, set to officially open on June 19, 2026—Juneteenth, a date that alone signals…
The Black Vote Under Siege: America Cannot Afford to Turn Back
byAs the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the United States Constitution, we are forced to confront an uncomfortable truth: the promise of American…
The Elite, the Elected, and the Endorsed: Why Chicagoans Should Care About the CPS School Board Election
byTo the Chicagoland Community: Education is never only a school issue. It is an economic issue, a neighborhood issue, a workforce issue, a public…
The Pope and the President: A Moral Reckoning in a Dangerous Time…
byThere are moments in history when the world is forced to choose between power and principle, between force and faith. This is one of…
Jesse Jackson and the Press: A Relentless Education
byLong before email blasts, social media posts, and livestreamed press conferences, there was shoe leather, conviction, and a relentless belief that the message mattered…
The Election is Over…
byThe election has concluded, and the votes are in. Before discussing the candidates and races, it’s important to note that voter turnout was low….
Dark Money and the Making of a Puppet Congressman…
byDark money is no longer a whisper in American politics. It is a force. A player. A power center operating behind the curtain while…
The Unfinished Bridge Between Rev. Jesse Jackson and Barack Obama
byIt is widely accepted as a historical fact that Rev. Jesse Jackson’s presidential campaigns in 1984 and 1988 cracked open the door that Barack…
Things You Should Know About Rev. Jesse Jackson…
byFor some of us, on February 17, 2026, the world stood still, as it was announced that Rev. Jesse Jackson had passed. As I…
Reflections of Jesse…
byI write today with a very heavy heart and crying bouts. I have lost a dear friend in the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson….
Power, Endorsements, and the Future of Democracy
byPolitics in Chicago has always been challenging—and at times exhilarating—as candidates line up, make their case, debate, hold forums, and run the best —…