In the Mix Archives

Editor - March 28, 2018

At some point everyone has a choice of the people they want in their life, but, what is it about Black women not being...

In the Mix: Rauner and Chocolate Milk Doesn't Mix Well, Willie Wilson For Mayor?

mdatcher - February 28, 2018

As we enter the ‘do or die’ stretch of the primaries, media is on standby for pertinent soundbites by the characters of this political...

In the Mix: Can you say 'Wakanda'? Black Pride, Education and Connection!

mdatcher - February 21, 2018

For the past week, the number one word on Black social media is “Wakanda.” That’s it, that’s all. Drops mic. The Marvel Comics movie...

In the Mix: Love Bites for Pritzker, Black Panther Breaks Pre-Ticket Sales

mdatcher - February 14, 2018

Why Can’t We All Get Along? As we move into week two of what some have deemed as the "JB Pritzker Apology Tour"—there are no...

In the Mix: JB Pritzker’s Apology, Chance the Rapper Strikes Again

mdatcher - February 7, 2018

Houston, we have a problem. There will be a delay for early voting. Originally set for Feb. 8, with a record number of challenges...

In the MIX: Holiday Things To Do For The Shorties, Chicago Artists Give Back

mdatcher - December 20, 2017

If you are a parent, guardian, or like me a devoted auntie to pre-K to pre-teens—then it is vitally important to find out where...

UPDATED: In The Mix: ‘Tis the Chicago Political Season, All Eyes on Alabama

mdatcher - December 13, 2017

Tis the season to be in politics! This statewide primary race is considered to be one of the busiest and "on the grind" hustles...

In the MIX: Petition Countdown, Cheryl Burton’s Mother Passes

mdatcher - November 29, 2017

Petition filing week kicked off with political heavy weights hand delivering hundreds to thousands of completed forms to the Board of Elections office on...

In the MIX: AMAs Lack of Real Diversity, More CPS School Closures?

mdatcher - November 22, 2017

This past Sunday, ABC aired the 2017 American Music Awards, and boy did it lack any real diversity outside the amazing host, Tracee Ellis...

In the MIX: #Metoo Hits Home, The Obamas Brings Out Heavyhitters

mdatcher - November 8, 2017

As we feel the winter cold creep upon us, most of us are reaching back into our closets and grabbing what clothing is going...