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Malcolm X: 60 Years Later, the Fire Still Burns

By Mustafa Ali This article was originally published on Word In Black. Sixty years since the bullets flew inside the Audubon Ballroom, the echoes of Malcolm X’s...

Shermann “Dilla” Thomas Joins DuSable Museum as Brand Ambassador and Social Media Chief

The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center has named Shermann “Dilla” Thomas as its new Brand Ambassador and Chief of Social Media, bringing...

Inside Conditions: No Respect for Young, Black Athletes

Houston Texans Quarterback C.J. Stroud. By Aubrey Bruce Black players that reflect ‘urban’ images will never be treated equally on and off the field Last week my...

Trump’s Actions on DEI Are an Attack on Black America

Public Domain photo. By Keith Boykin This article was originally published on Word In Black. “Black Vote, Black Power,” a collaboration between Keith Boykin and Word In Black,  examines the...

Blue Island Park District and SIS Celebrate Scholarship Recipients and Youth Empowerment

Tonya R. Howard, Commissioner of the Blue Island Park District, recently welcomed the popular Sisters Investing in Souls (SIS) to the District. The prominent...

Chicago Flips Red: Black Organization Senses Opportunity with Trump Presidency

Members of Chicago Flips Red (Photo Courtesy of Chicago Flips Red). Chicago Flips Red aims to turn Illinois into a red state, push out corrupt...

Jesse Jackson Jr. Denied Clemency as Biden Exits Presidency: A Missed Opportunity for Justice

In the final hours of his presidency, Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons to his family members, Gen. Mark A. Milley, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci,...

Biden Pardons Marcus Garvey, Others in one of His Final Acts of Presidency

Photo illustration of Marcus Garvey, A&E Television Networks (Credit: Wikimedia Commons). By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia In one of his final acts in...

How to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy: The Top Events in the City This Holiday Weekend

While some may spend the day watching Donald Trump’s second inauguration or simply taking it easy, countless others across Chicagoland will gather to honor...

Dr. Kisha E. McCaskill Appointed as Cook County Commissioner for 5th District

In a decisive move to fill a key leadership vacancy, Dr. Kisha E. McCaskill has been appointed Cook County Commissioner for the 5th District....

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