Jefferson on Race – The Contradictions of America’s Founding 250 Years Ago…(Book Review)
byAs America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding in 1776, the nation has wrapped itself in patriotic pageantry. We will watch majestic tall…
Ziggy N’Digo Blog
Dr. Bryanne Standifer-Barrett, MD MSCP – Medical Advisor, Black Girl Vitamins
byDr. Bryanne Standifer-Barrett is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician, speaker, and entrepreneur that is passionate about “taking education from the office to the streets”…
Supergirl Review
bySupergirl is a bit less than super but girl, it works to explain the person, place her in the DC universe and even get…
The Firing of Scott Pelley Is a Warning Shot for All of Journalism…
byCBS News fired veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley after he publicly criticized the show’s new leadership, questioning the qualifications of newly appointed executive…
“From Fancy Prancy to Trailblazer” Jayne Kennedy on Family, Craft, & Kicking Down Doors
byLegendary Black actress, sportscaster, producer, and cultural icon Jayne Kennedy is making a comeback. Her new memoir, Plain Jayne: A Memoir, is the first…
The Death of Robin Hood Review
byThe Death of Robin Hood is a death worth dying, a tear worth crying, a lore worth trying. Somehow, Robin Hood becomes the everyman…
Aunt Lottie’s Memory and Juneteenth!
byOn June 19, 1865, 2,000 Union soldiers, after defeating Confederate soldiers in the Civil War, marched into Galveston, Texas, and informed Black people that…
Loni Swain – Communications Professional and Digital Storyteller
byFor nearly 20 years, Loni Swain, an award-winning media personality, storyteller, and communications professional, has used her passion for connecting people through meaningful stories…
The Furious Review
byThe overall choreography is magnificent. The fight sequences are packed with action” but is that enough to make a furious run to the theater?
Enough Already: Chicago Must Take Back Its Streets
byThe warm weather has arrived. The beautiful spring and summer days Chicagoans wait for all year are finally here. But along with the sunshine…
Brother Shelton Smith – Community Leader and Youth Mentor
byFor almost 30 years, Brother Shelton Smith has been a dedicated servant of the city of Chicago through his unwavering mentorship of generations of…
Scary Movie Review
byIn a way, the violence plays second fiddle to the commentary about slasher films, the current political environment and human relations overall.