Nolan Xavier Wells: Is He This Generation’s Emmett Till?
byThere are certain names in American history that immediately evoke grief, outrage, and unfinished business. Emmett Till is one of them. Now another name…
Politics
Who is ‘We the People’?
byAs we have considered the 250th Anniversary of America, we refer to Thomas Jefferson‘s phrase “WE THE PEOPLE” as one of the most prolific…
Remel Terry – President, NAACP Chicago Westside Branch
byRemel Terry is a civic leader, strategist, thought leader, and advocate whose work sits at the intersection of civic participation, equity, community engagement, and…
The Firing of Scott Pelley Is a Warning Shot for All of Journalism…
byCBS News fired veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley after he publicly criticized the show’s new leadership, questioning the qualifications of newly appointed executive…
Enough Already: Chicago Must Take Back Its Streets
byThe warm weather has arrived. The beautiful spring and summer days Chicagoans wait for all year are finally here. But along with the sunshine…
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…
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….