Now We Can Breathe Better
byThe verdict for the murder of Mr. George Floyd came in right, thankfully. The white policeman, Derek Chauvin, was found guilty on three counts…
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Say No to Alderman Sophia King’s Ordinance on House Museums
byAlderman Sophia King, Democrat 4thWard has proposed an Ordinance on House Museums. It is on the docket to be introduced to committee on Tuesday, March…
The Plight of Father Pfleger
byFather Michael Pfleger grew up to become a Black leader. He was impressed with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as he led a civil…
We BLACK WOMEN OF CHICAGO ARE SICK AND TIRED
byWE Black Women of Chicago are appalled over the case of Ms. Anjanette Young. AN ACT OF TERRORISM, RACISM AND SEXISM. It’s the end…
RESPITE! California Proposition 209 Aims To Undo Proven Injury
byBlack America has a lot riding on the top-of-ballot contest between Joe Biden and the incompetent incumbent. But on Nov. 3rd save some attention…
Schools Should Not Open
byWhether we like it or not – 2020 is a wrap. It has been a very bad year. COVID-19 has brought havoc to us…
The Riveting Uncomfortable Truth of “Kill Move Paradise”
byIn response to the growing epidemic of police shootings of Black people, Timeline Theatre presents a story that is bold and conceptual and demands…
Mourning Mindful Media During “Of Color” History Month
byAn Irish classmate of mine at De LaSalle High School once told me that his dad read the newspaper from back-to-front. The old man…
WNBA Legend Cappie Pondexter Honored At Teen Summit
byA product of John Marshall High School on Chicago’s West Side, Cappie Pondexter has racked up a number of accolades including All-Star appearances, a…
What Happened In 2019
bySo here we are in a new year, a new decade, 2020. A retrospective on year 2019 is in order. 1. Politics has been…
Pierre Clark On Black Star Project Life After Phil Jackson
byPierre Clark is the Editor of The Black Star Project Newsletter, a task he recently undertook after the passing of the organization’s iconic founder…
CASA’s Bonita Carr Advocates For Foster Kids
bySince 1986, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Cook County has been training everyday people to stand up for children who have experienced abuse…