The Thoughts of a White College Sophomore
byRecently the Chicago City Wire reported that the University of Chicago added to their curriculum a class titled “The Problem of Whiteness” CRES (Critical…
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Q&A – with Dionne Williams, Founder & Creator of Emerge! Fashion Show
byDionne Williams is the owner of D. Williams Public Relations & Event Management Group, specializing in public relations, brand strategy, experiential services, content creation,…
Poetry Honors Spotlight Chicago’s Living Legends
byChicago’s own Haki Madhubuti and Angela Jackson are more than just a poet, author, playwright, educator and novelist. However, those roles are individually weighty…
Q&A – with Karen Freeman-Wilson, President & CEO Chicago Urban League
byThe Honorable Karen Freeman-Wilson began serving as president and CEO of the Chicago Urban League in January 2020. She brings a passion for equity…
To Endorse or Not To Endorse, That is a Newspaper Question…
byAmerica’s democracy is challenged. The country is clearly at a crossroads. The party of Lincoln has become the party of Trump. Does it matter…
Q&A – with Joshua L. James, CEO Joshua James Events & Consulting
byJoshua L. James is a Planner, Designer, Millennial Servant Leader, and Creative Experience Catalyst who believes in producing experiences that leave lasting impressions. With…
J.B. Pritzker for Governor
byWe endorse Governor J. B. Pritzker for a second term. He was outstanding as a leader during the two-year pandemic and did the right…
Q&A – Chicago Fire Department Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt
byCommissioner Annette Nance-Holt is the first woman and woman of color to lead the Chicago Fire Department in its 162-year history. A native of…
The Art of Politico
byPolitics is an interesting game. A politician plays a constant battle of persuasion with his peers and constituency. A politician’s most important trait is…
Q&A – Chef Zita Smith, CEO of Zita Cooks Catering
byChef Zita Smith knows a thing or two about humble beginnings. Her mother worked multiple jobs, so her grandmother stepped in and raised her…
Q&A – Evenita Ren, Owner of Renway Beauty
byEvenita Ren is a testament to the age-old adage that “you can do anything if you put your mind to it.” A certified and…
The Photography of Blackness…
byMayor Lori Lightfoot recently called out the Darren Baily Campaign on the commercials they used, where through the power of graphics editing programs like…