One Year In: Johnson’s Progress on Black Community Investment…
byMany Black Chicagoans have a deep distrust in government. This isn’t a new occurrence. It’s generational. The cycle of harm has been perpetuated through…
Ziggy N’Digo Blog
Why Can’t Mrs. Carter Sing Country and Western?
byBeyoncé‘s eighth studio album, ‘Cowboy Carter‘ has sparked controversy in the music world. Critics question her ability to sing Country and Western music. However,…
Q&A – Mariah Fair, Soul Full Cafe Chicago…
byMariah Fair is a young woman on a mission God gave her directly. The Chicago native runs Soul Full Cafe in the Pilsen neighborhood,…
Passing It On. It’s Life’s Only Slam Dunk!
bySomething about springtime’s NCAA basketball tournament always gets me thinking about life in general: the way things end for some, the way it goes…
Q&A – Clara Hubbard – “Senior Talk with Clara Hubbard”
byIf anyone is gonna have the back of our seniors and veterans, it’s Clara Hubbard. Known as “Chicago’s Granddaughter” because of her selfless and…
Q&A – Alisa Inez – Artist, Producer, Executive Director of the CECA at Kennedy-King College
byAlisa Inez is what you would call an artist’s artist. Not only is Alisa a prolific singer/songwriter, whose songs have been included in films…
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…
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…
State Of Black America 2023: Confronting The Threat Within…
by“Our sense of belonging and prosperity relies on freedom from violence. That freedom requires confronting the threat that armed violence poses to our democracy…
Megan, Nicki & The Big Foot of Misogynoir…
byAlthough Megan Thee Stallion has taken pride in being tall and curvaceous, proudly naming herself a Stallion, she has been mocked over the years…
Terri Terrell – Author of “Positive Vibes Only”
byAbove all else, Terri Terrell is an artist at heart and has devoted herself to connecting with others and helping them reach their full…
The Resounding Need for Reparations: A Moral Obligation of Our Time…
byAmerica has found itself at the crossroads of its history, where the unforgiving demands of justice tug at the fabric of its society. The…