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…
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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…
Q&A – Michelle Hayes – Owner, Hayes Talent Agency
byAs owner and lead agent of Chicago-based Hayes Talent Agency, Michelle Hayes has dedicated herself to helping countless others achieve their big-screen dreams. Hayes…
The Intersection Of Music Beef, Art, and Cultural Identity…
byIn the realm of modern music, the lines between genres are often blurred, and the debate over what constitutes true artistic expression versus commercial…
“Your Honor, It’s a Black Thing”
byJust when you think you have heard it all, something explosive happens. Attorney John C. Floyd III was on the witness stand testifying for…
Q&A – Omari Dillard – “The Soul Violinist”
byThe violin is not an instrument that comes to mind when discussing Soul music, but musician Omari Dillard will make you reconsider. Born in…
In Search of Truth: The Decline of Newspapers and the Future of America’s Democracy
byAmidst the quiet streets of small-town America and under the relentless pulse of digital advancement, our democracy faces an unseen peril—a threat not mounted…
Q&A with Anthony Green – Great-Great-Great Grandson of Richard T. Greener First Black Graduate of Harvard
byIn 2018, the University of South Carolina erected a larger-than-life bronze statue of Richard Theodore Greener outside the Thomas Cooper Library to honor his…
Ava DuVernay’s “Origin” is a Brilliant Masterpiece…
byA Collage of Insight and Emotion Worth Treasuring. – LA Times The Most Important Biopic of a Book Ever Made. – Rolling Stone A…