Clayton Harris III Talks to Crusader as Opponent Draws Republican Donors
byIn the Chicago Crusader office sat Clayton Harris III. Dressed in a dark blue suit, he looked immaculate and rested before starting another busy…
Politics
Q&A – Mary Flowers – Illinois State Representative…
byMary E. Flowers is a Democratic Illinois House of Representatives member and the longest-serving African-American legislator in Illinois history. Born in Inverness, Mississippi, her…
“Your Honor, It’s a Black Thing”
byJust when you think you have heard it all, something explosive happens. Attorney John C. Floyd III was on the witness stand testifying for…
America’s New Politic…
byWhat do you say about today’s politics? It’s crazy. It’s unbelievable. I ask the question and watch. I wonder where we’ll be in 2024….
Alderman Burke’s Not a Bad Guy…
byAlderman Ed Burke has just been convicted of extortion, racketeering, and bribery. He was found guilty by a jury of nine women and three…
Q&A – Jonathan Jackson, Son of Civil Rights Leaders, Charts His Course in Congress by Reprinted by Permission
byJonathan L. Jackson is the scion of a legendary Chicago civil rights and political family. The freshman Democrat’s father is Jesse Jackson, the civil…
Let’s Have Fairness for CTA’s Dorval Carter
byEnough of Blame-the-Black-Guy for Covid’s Troublesome Aftermath One Black appointed official whom I deeply respect has come under fire – unfairly, in my opinion…
Surveys Reveals News Media Still Has Work to Do on Black Representation…
byNearly half (48%) of Black American news viewers said that the news media does a poor or average job portraying the Black community, according…
Jonathan Jackson Launches Investigation Re: Governor of Texas
byDear Attorney General Garland and Secretary Mayorkas: Thank you for your service. I write to request that you launch an investigation into the ongoing…
Why The Words “Never Again” Have Far More Meaning To Me Now!
byI understand the words “Never Again” more now than ever. The past four days have been mind-blowing and heart-wrenching. This horrific and heinous attack…
Special Report: Lori Lightfoot & Chicago’s New Factionalism
byA new comprehensive report shows how former Mayor Lori Lightfoot, faced with one of the worst pandemics and economic crises in the city’s history,…
Oral History of Chicago’s Civil Rights Movement…
byRev. Brian E. Smith is the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Chicago Theological Seminary and pastor of the North Shore Faith Community Church. He…