Righteous Indignation – Holding Leaders Accountable.
"Righteous indignation is a powerful force that can be used to oppose injustice and bring about social change. It is …
Two-Drink Minimum!
I am excited about getting out and covering comedy rooms. To bring you all the deets on why the specials, …
New Beginnings – Keep Going!
Be strong and courageous, keep moving forward without looking back.
August: National Black Business Month
"Black entrepreneurs navigate a path riddled with hurdles, from limited capital to biased loan terms. Yet, their unyielding spirit and …

FEATURE ARTICLES

Rose Spears, Nurse & Author, “Once I Collided with Glory.”
Once I Collided with Glory by Rose Spears explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery through vivid and emotive language. The book touch on subjects such as relationships, mental health, …
Review: MIKE EPPS: INDIANA MIKE
A standup show filmed in a comic’s home city always resonates well. Allow me to tell you, but you have to watch it for yourself. I enjoy when veteran comics …

NEWS

Obama Presidential Center (OPC)
In the summer of 2020, when I drove through Jackson Park, just like every other part of Chicago, it was …
Essential Oils and COVID-19 is there any there, there???
Bottles with rosemary essential oil on light background, top view There's no secret that this virus has been a mystery …

OPINION

Suicide Attempt Video is Not for Social Sharing
The mainstream media have gotten so much better at covering deaths by suicide. Now we must talk about social media …
Exhausted. Tired of Media. Ready to Fight for Police Reform!
Ma'Kiah Bryant 16-years-old moved me to write this! "An act-of-passion crime-or a heat-of-the-moment type argument is not new for police …

EDITORIAL

A Look into Illicitly Manufactured Fentanyl – IPAR Method
America has a Long-Standing Drug Problem Growing up in Englewood in Chicago wasn't exactly like New Jack City, the movie. It was close though. There …
Four Tips to Manage Your Money Better
Managing your money effectively is more than simply counting money in and money out. Successful money management can help you …

COMMENTARY

Celebrities that Died by Fentanyl Overdose
Drug addiction doesn’t have a face or class, so I am not certain why the stigmas exist, we saw many …
COMMENTARY: Domestic Violence & the Black Community
We talk a great deal about the shape of relationships in the Black community, rebuilding the Black family – building …

PERSPECTIVE

Local Media Relevance – Economic Development for Black America ( a series: part 2)
The value of media in reinvesting in communities that have struggled through disinvestment Former President Obama mentioned in his interview …
Obama Presidential Center (OPC)
In the summer of 2020, when I drove through Jackson Park, just like every other part of Chicago, it was …

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

August: National Black Business Month
"Black entrepreneurs navigate a path riddled with hurdles, from limited capital to biased loan terms. Yet, their unyielding spirit and …
Rust Belt Blog Report: Exploring the Revitalization of Industrial Cities
Let's keep the conversation of revitalization of rust belt cities going. Of these cities, which one is your favorite to …

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