Harriet Tubman on $20
byHarriet Tubman will replace former President Andrew Jackson on the $20. Alexander Hamilton will remain on the front of the $10, but leaders of…
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Thoughts On Today’s World
byby Hermene Hartman The world is forever evolving, but I am beginning to struggle with some of the changes and what I consider to…
The Jungle Book (2016) Review: Fantastical Jungle Story
byby Okema Gunn The Jungle Book (2016) comes to life, portraying the most current version of Rudyard Kipling’s classic story of an incredible…
Q&A: First Lady- Radio Personality #1065
byBy TJ Armour A fixture on Chicago radio for over two decades, The First Lady is an internationally known pioneer DJ and beloved media…
Yes, We’ve Got Crime! BUT PORTRAYALS OF URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS AS HOPELESS ONLY WORSEN THE PROBLEMS
byThis might be shocking to some, but I’m proud to say that I live in Englewood. Yep, uber proud. Englewood is a neighborhood on…
Q&A: Natalie Moore Author of South Side #1064
byby Hermene Hartman Natalie Moore is a journalist covering the South Side for WBEZ. She is an author. Her new book is a modern…
Who’s that girl?
byKerry Washington graces the April 4 issue of Adweek, but even she admits that the lady on the cover — while stunning — doesn’t…
Martin’s With No Money
byWith $15 million in debt, TV stars Duane Martin (“Real Husbands of Hollywood”) and Tisha Campbell-Martin (“Dr. Ken”) are looking for a fresh start,…
What It’s Like to be A Black Student at a Predominately White University
bySenior year of high school was by far the most stressful year of my life, and I say this after completing my first semester…
Q&A: Donica Lynn #1063
byBy TJ Armour Accomplished actress and theatre veteran Donica Lynn has appeared in a number of well received and popular productions throughout her career….
Chicago’s New Politic
byBy Hermene D. Hartman There is a new politic brewing. Whether you like him or not, Donald Trump has changed American politics with his…
Welcome To Black (And Youthful) Creativity 2016
byBy Derrick K. Baker It’s a public secret that the annual list of black tie, no tie, and tie one on fundraisers in Chicago…