Katara Patton

Katara Patton

On the Front Porch: Splish Splash

      Summer has ended her heated love affair with the Windy City.  Sunny soirees are waving goodbye to…
09.25.18
The History of Cook County Bond Reform and Beyond

Malcolm Rich, executive director of the Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice, offers a look back at Cook County Courts’ bond…
09.25.18
Retired Chicago Police Officers Launch Community Pride Campaign to Offset Violent Protests In Case Officer Jason Van Dyke Is Found Not Guilty by Jury

  CHICAGO – In an effort to prevent violence and destruction in this racially divided city if  former officer Jason Van Dyke…
09.25.18
Toni Preckwinkle Announces Run for Mayor of Chicago

Chicago – Surrounded by a broad coalition of community members, colleagues, and friends Toni Preckwinkle kicked off her campaign for…
09.21.18
The Black McDonald’s Owners Association Gives Tour at the New McDonald’s Headquarters

  McDonald’s headquarters has moved to Chicago. And recently, the Black McDonald’s Owners Association (BMOA) hosted a brunch to encourage…
09.20.18
What I Learned About Forgiveness

    Speaking from personal experience, the whole concept of forgiveness was something that made me absolutely crazy, and I…
09.20.18
Celebrating HBCUs

This week (Sept. 16-22) has been named HBCU Week to bring awareness to Historically Black Colleges and Universities. A national…
09.20.18
Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky and Mike Perform to Sold-Out Chicago Crowd

    Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, and Mike descended on Chicago for a one-night stop on their tour. Those names may…
09.19.18
Sweet Charity Does Not Disappoint

Marriott Theatre Presents SWEET CHARITY Book by Neil Simon Music by Cy Coleman Lyrics by Dorothy Fields Directed and Choreographed…
09.19.18
Bronzeville Resident Advocates for HIV/AIDS Awareness

    Bronzeville resident Lauryn Scott has heard some outrageous beliefs about how a person contracts HIV/AIDS.   Her aim…
09.18.18
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