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Rahm Emanuel Inherited Arne Duncan’s Chicago Public School Failure

Posted onSeptember 5, 2018September 16, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that he is not running for re-election. One response has been that he is the culprit for all these schools closing. I am a Chicagoan and spent half of my education in Chicago Public Schools. I am intimately aware of Read More …

CategoriesChicago, Education, Politics

Currency Exchange Cafe: Support Local

Posted onMay 13, 2017August 9, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

After two months in Italy, I dreaded returning to the States. America’s political climate was unavoidable abroad as I was constantly asked, “What is happening in America?” Also, my hometown of Chicago was not the same place I left six years ago when I moved Read More …

CategoriesChicago, Food, Lifestyle

Chicago’s Winter Wonderland

Posted onNovember 26, 2016December 30, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

There are so many wonderful things to see and do in the second city. From the Christkindl market to the Polar Express, Christmas in Chicago is fun for all ages. Your winter wonderland awaits in the heart of the Midwest. Chicago offers family fun activities and Read More …

CategoriesChicago, Holidays, Lifestyle, Travel

Chicago: Spotlight Innovation

Posted onOctober 29, 2016August 9, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

The Chicago Innovation Awards celebrated 15 years showcasing startups and the entrepreneurs based in Chicago making it one of the hottest startup scenes, second only to New York.  Tuesday night 25 Chicago companies and 3 neighborhood organizations leading in innovation were honored. For more, read Read More …

CategoriesBusiness, Business, Chicago, Entrepreneurship

Bud Billiken Parade

Posted onAugust 10, 2016June 9, 2019AuthorRonda Lee

As a kid growing up in Chicago, I always looked forward to the Bud Billiken Parade. It signaled back to school, but also highlighted talent in the black community. Black dignataries, celebrities, athletes, musicians, and marching bands from across the nation would come to the Read More …

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If Chicago 2016 Olympics Happened, Police Brutality Would be a Global Security Issue

Posted onJuly 11, 2016August 9, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

The purpose of the Olympics is to “contribute to building a peaceful and better world by educating youth through sport practised without discrimination or any kind, in a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play.” Current US rhetoric of building a wall, kicking Mexicans and Read More …

CategoriesChicago, Politics, Politics, Race

The Politics of Urban Education – Race

Posted onMarch 6, 2016December 6, 2018AuthorRaymellia Jones

Growing up on the south side of Chicago, my siblings and I attended the same neighborhood public school as my parents. All of the students were African American. Most of my teachers were White and few were Black. My mother said that she did not Read More …

CategoriesChicago, Education, Education, Politics, Race

Spike Lee’s Chi-Raq

Posted onNovember 8, 2015August 28, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

The movie trailer was released and critics might as well thrown bullets at Spike Lee. These were not your normal movie critics.These were Chicago residents upset by the two minute trailer they claimed put their city in a bad light. Chicago is my hometown. News Read More …

CategoriesChicago, Culture, Politics, TV-Film

Chicago: What’s Going On?

Posted onJuly 26, 2014August 15, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

I see all that is happening in my hometown and in the words of Marvin Gaye, I shake my head wondering, “What’s going on?” From education, the economy, and politics, Chicago seems stuck and in the worst way. Will Rachel Shtier’s critique of Chicago become Read More …

CategoriesChicago, New York City, Politics, Politics

Chicago at a Crossroad

Posted onJuly 26, 2014September 5, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

This is in response to the July 16th Chicago Tribune article, What Preckwinkle Decision Means for Mayoral Race. I grew up on the south side of Chicago in the Altgeld Gardens Housing Projects. Frustrated with Chicago Public Schools (CPS), my parents sacrificed to send me Read More …

CategoriesChicago, Education, Politics, Politics

Branching Out in the Unhappiest City

Posted onJuly 24, 2014June 29, 2022AuthorRonda Lee2 Comments

After unsuccessfully trying to get a few articles posted on established publishing sites, I decided to branch out. I typically re-post my blogs on medium.com, which I like because most of their viewership actually read my posts and comment. I love the comments. It helps Read More …

CategoriesChicago, New York City

Sweet Home Chicago

Posted onApril 28, 2013August 15, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

I am a Chicagoan born and raised.  I have fond memories growing up in the Second City.  The blues nurtured me, the city feed me, and the politics shaped me.  Even though I call NYC home, Chicago is the essence of me.  Below are some Read More …

CategoriesChicago, Food, Lifestyle, Travel

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