Age of Wisdom, Age of Foolishness
byWith apologies to Charles Dickens, his best-of-times/worst-of-times comparison of London and Paris during the chaotic early 1800s does not hold a candle to what…
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The Plight of Father Pfleger
byFather Michael Pfleger grew up to become a Black leader. He was impressed with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as he led a civil…
Q&A with Dr. Kadijah Ray, Pediatric Anesthesiologist and Rockstar MOMager
byEasily one of the most intriguing people you’ll ever meet, Dr. Kadijah Ray is a multi hyphenated woman that counts mother, wife, business owner,…
It’s Time For Schools To Open Up and Stop Playing with the Children
byChicago Public School teachers and students have been out of the classroom for nearly a year due to COVID-19, and now it’s time to…
Number 46
bySo, the inaugural is over and the work has begun for the new Biden administration. Trump, the wicked one has departed and the media,…
The Hill We Climb
byA star was born at the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Amanda Gorman. 22-year old, stole the show as…
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…
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…