Chuck Bowen: The Mastermind Behind the Curtain
byOn July 31, 2026, Chicago lost one of its greatest political minds. Chuck Bowen quietly slipped away at home, leaving behind a legacy that cannot be measured…
Politics
Victor Henderson, the Father, Vs Victor Henderson, School Board President
byFull disclosure: I am part of Attorney Victor Henderson’s election team. I support his candidacy for president of the Chicago Board of Education. That disclosure is important….
Ethics Reform Requires Courage, Not a Convenient Resignation
byThe Chicago Tribune’s call for Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch to resign over his handling of a sexual-harassment complaint deserves a closer examination….
Chicago’s Newest Politic: The Elected School Board Inherits a Bomb…
byChicago is about to enter an entirely new political era. For the first time in the city’s history, Chicago voters will elect the entire…
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…
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…