Q&A – How Should We Celebrate Juneteenth?
by“What to a slave is the Fourth of July?“ Frederick Douglas In 2021 President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into…
Politics
Chicago’s Unwelcomed Guest…
byWhile in office, former Mayor of Chicago Lori Lightfoot asked Texas Governor Greg Abbott to stop sending migrants to our city. Around 100 migrants…
Will 28 Pools in Black Wards Close This Summer?
byThe birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and Memorial Day weekend is in three weeks. The unofficial start of summer kicks off this month…
Q&A with William E. Hall, 6th Ward Alderman Elect
byBorn and raised in the 6th Ward, William E. Hall, Jr.’s values are rooted in serving all who are in need no matter where…
Where Do We Go from Here?
byShe took charge and calmed the situation. So it is often what Black women do with little to no preparation. Yet, she stepped into…
Chicago’s New Politic . . .
byThe first week of April 2023 marked a momentous occasion in American politics. Among the highlights was the election of a fresh new face…
Q&A with Pepper Miller, Market Researcher, Strategic Planner and Author
byPepper Miller is a premier market researcher. An expert on America’s Black consumer market, she studies and lectures with corporations, media platforms, and colleges…
New Campaigning…
byWe lost two Black giants last week – Josie Childs and Ed Gardner. They were of the same generation, the generation that Tom Brokaw labels as “the greatest.” They…
The Changing Face of Chicago Politics…
byPolitics is Chicago’s favorite sport. There always seems to be an election or at least a discussion on what politicians did and what It…
Dear Mr. New Mayor
byDear Mr. Mayor, The election is still underway and won’t conclude until April 4, when voters go to the polls. Votes from the primary…
Did Jesse Jackson Cause Lightfoot to Lose the Election?
byThe primary mayoral election is over. Votes are still being counted,the official count is due March 14. What does that mean? It means that…
Biden Signs Executive Order to Root Out Systemic Racism from Federal Government…
byPresident Joe Biden signed an Executive Order on Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. The executive order…