VOTE!
byChicago’s mayoral election comes to an end on Tuesday, February 28. The final poll will be taken as the citizens speak. Chicago leadership is…
Society
Lightfoot for Mayor. “Let’s Keep the Seat.”
byDear Black Chicago… The Chicago mayoral race of 2023 is historic. Have we ever had so many candidates in the race? There should be…
We Should Celebrate “Black History Month” Everyday
byFebruary marks Black History Month, a tradition that started in the Jim Crow era and was officially recognized in 1976 as part of the…
N’DIGO 2022 Christmas Wish List!!
byIt’s that time of year when N’DIGO grants Christmas wishes to the top trending movie stars, singers, reality stars, and politicians. 2022 was an…
Q&A – with Santa Claus
byTHE PEOPLES SANTA “With all that’s going on in this country, and particularly in the African-American community, I want to offer heroes and…
Going To The Mall Just Isn’t The Same Anymore
byChicagoans reminisce about hanging out at area malls such as Evergreen Plaza, North Riverside Mall and River Oaks. Graphic by Tyger Ligon for The…
Who Won? The People Won!
byThe midterms are over. The Democrats won, and the Republicans lost. The Illinois big race was the governor. A nice margin reelected J.B. Pritzker….
Q&A – with Karen Freeman-Wilson, President & CEO Chicago Urban League
byThe Honorable Karen Freeman-Wilson began serving as president and CEO of the Chicago Urban League in January 2020. She brings a passion for equity…
From the Youngest Queen to the Oldest King…
byAs we enter a new stage of global politics ushering out of office and welcoming a new generation, we reflect on lessons from Queen…
Does Anyone Really Care About African-American Boys and Men?
byOver two and a half years ago, in the article “African-American Boys and Men in America Are Killing Themselves and No One Seems to…
America’s Non-Violent Civil War …
byI watch talk shows on Sunday mornings, including Meet the Press, whose host Chuck Todd says America is angry and anxious. I agree with…
Stop the Bleeding
byThe medical protocol for dressing a wound is to wash your hands, stop the bleeding, clean the injured area, and apply antibiotics. The same…