Q&A- Khalilah Young, M.Ed, Interim Director – UIC’s CHANCE Program
byFor some of us, it takes a while to find our purpose. And then there are those of us like Khalilah Young, M.Ed. Teaching…
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VOTE!
byChicago’s mayoral election comes to an end on Tuesday, February 28. The final poll will be taken as the citizens speak. Chicago leadership is…
Q&A – April Preyar – Attorney, of Counsel Wallace & Miller for Mass Tort Lawsuit on Black Hair Relaxers
byAttorney April Preyar is the premiere criminal law expert in the United States. A Chicago native, she is an experienced criminal defense attorney, legal…
Lightfoot for Mayor. “Let’s Keep the Seat.”
byDear Black Chicago… The Chicago mayoral race of 2023 is historic. Have we ever had so many candidates in the race? There should be…
Q&A – Christina Anderson – Playwright, “the ripple, the wave that carried me home”
byAs a playwright, tv writer, screenwriter, educator, and all-around creative, the prolific Christina Anderson is known as an artist’s artist. Her award-winning plays such…
“It Girls”
byHey all! It’s your good girlfriend, Tj. I need you all to come to the front because it’s time to talk. Talk About what…
We Should Celebrate “Black History Month” Everyday
byFebruary marks Black History Month, a tradition that started in the Jim Crow era and was officially recognized in 1976 as part of the…
“Caresha, Please!
byCaresha. Caresha! Caresha? Please! You are the perfect example of if you build it, they will come. “Caresha, Please” is an all-new talk show…
New Blog: The Kickback – “You People”
byComing up first is the romantic comedy ‘You People’ from Black-ish creator Kenya Barris. The film follows Ezra (Jonah Hill) & Amira (Lauren London)…
What Do Black Men Do?
byThe murder of Tyre Nichols is so horrific. It is hard to watch and write about. It causes pause. Black men should not be…
Q&A – Dr. Gena Jones, Author of “Legacy Made Simple”
bySouthside native Dr. Gena Jones is a licensed Attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, and Certified Tax Resolution Specialist. Additionally, she is licensed…
Black Celebrities and Mental Health
by“The mental state of the Black community is FRAGILE. That is not a diagnosis that is a CHARACTERIZATION_.” Russell Hancock, Ph.D. Psychotherapist In the…