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…
Society
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…
Q&A with Rebecca Sive – Author, Speaker and Activist
byRebecca Sive is the author of three books on American women’s politics and power. She’s an activist, a political organizer, and, most of all, a feminist. Sive…
Social Media Etiquette
bySocial Media has created a culture where people learn to open up, share, and talk about practically everything, no matter how big or small….
Are We Becoming Immune to Violence?
byThe Highland Park shooting incident was too much and might be a tipping point to changing the laws on gun control. It was outrageous…
Power…
by““Victory for White Life” Rep. Mary E. Miller (R-IL) The Supreme Court decision is disappointing and has turned the progressive clock backward. On…
Celebrating Juneteenth in the Austin Community…
byJune 19, 2022, marks the first year that the holiday, Juneteenth, will be celebrated; it is America’s newest federal holiday. As a result, there…