The Tariff Effect
byPresident Donald Trump issued tariffs and then delayed the execution as other countries responded. So what is a tariff? A tariff is a tax…
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Q&A – with Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson
byCongressman Jonathan L. Jackson represents Illinois’ First Congressional District. Born to civil rights leaders Rev. Jesse Jackson and Jacqueline Jackson, the fight for underrepresented…
Snubbed and Overlooked: Unpacking the African American Absences in This Year’s Oscar Race: Part 1
byPart One: The Visionaries and Leading Ladies Left Out Best Director: Ramell Ross, whose innovative storytelling redefines cinematic norms for Nickel Boys Best…
What Does It Mean to Disband DEI?
byWhat does it mean that President Donald Trump disbanded diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives? His aim is to eliminate “racial/gender preference” and to focus…
The TikTok Exodus: How Music Discovery Could Change Forever
byTikTok, once an unlikely powerhouse in the music world, has fundamentally reshaped the way we discover, listen to, and interact with music. The platform’s…
Albany Road
by“Albany Road explores resentment, reconciliation, and repentance showcasing what might happen when you run into your ex-fiance’s mother at the airport. While there are a…
Q&A – Clarence Maclin – His Redemption Story from Sing Sing to the Silver Screen
byThe film “Sing Sing” tells the powerful story of the theater program at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Ossining, New York known as Rehabilitation…
Donald Trump Sworn in as 47th President of the United States
byDonald J. Trump has officially taken office as the 47th President of the United States, following an intense and controversial campaign that captivated and…
Q&A – Erica Hubbard, Actress, The Family Business: New Orleans
byBorn and raised on Chicago’s south side, actress and producer Erica Hubbard got her start in the entertainment world while still a preteen doing…
One of Them Days
byKeke Palmer and SZA team up in ‘One of Them Days,’ a wild ride about two best friends trying to survive eviction. A unique…
The Fires of Los Angeles
byAs America enters a new political regime, the fires in Los Angeles prompt us to reflect more deeply beyond politics. These fires are an…
Q&A – with Anthony Robles and Jharrel Jerome of “Unstoppable” Movie
by“Unstoppable,” the inspiring true story of one-legged wrestler Anthony Robles, has finally hit the big screen, and its stars, Jharrel Jerome and Robles himself,…