Q&A with Timuel Black “His Perspective”
byTimuel Black is a highly respected educator, political activist, community leader, oral historian, philosopher, and a highly revered pundit on matters of race and…
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Glee, Gripe and Grief
byThe rule of law. It’s both sword and shield for Americans, especially African-Americans who would otherwise stand naked before powerful but malevolent forces out…
King Lives In 2021
byWe celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s life today, and more and more, we realize his greatness in today’s climate. King’s life and his work…
The Case of Cheryl Grace Typifies Corporate Racism
byIn this day where loudly we proclaim Black Lives Matter, and as corporations examine the value of diversity and inclusion, racism remains. So it…
The Trump Era Ends
byThe era of Trump is closing, about to end. The President of the United States, number 45, challenged America’s democracy. He has been the…
Q&A – Angela Jackson – Illinois Poet Laureate
byAngela Jackson is an award-winning poet, novelist, and playwright who has published three chapbooks and four volumes of poetry. Born in Greenville, Mississippi, and…
The Black Woman’s March
byAs I watched CBS This Morning news regarding Anjanette Young, I was stunned and moved to tears. I thought it’s 2020 is this really…
We BLACK WOMEN OF CHICAGO ARE SICK AND TIRED
byWE Black Women of Chicago are appalled over the case of Ms. Anjanette Young. AN ACT OF TERRORISM, RACISM AND SEXISM. It’s the end…
A Letter From Santa To Donald Trump
byImagine this. Santa Claus is preparing to make his annual trip from the North Pole, and his sleigh is already loaded to capacity. He…
Dear President-Elect Biden:
byRahm Emanuel is not for your administration. Political rumor has it that former Mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel is being considered by the Biden…
Q&A with Keisha Rucker -Co-Owner Hyde Park’s “The Soul Shack”
byKeisha Rucker wears multiple hats. Mother. Wife. Successful Entrepreneur. Mentor. Friend and more. Rucker’s entrepreneurial journey started as a student at Kenwood Academy, where…
Q and A with Dr. Helene D. Gayle
byDr. Helene D. Gayle has been President and CEO of the Chicago Community Trust, one of the nation’s old and largest community foundations, since…