Politics, Race, Crime, National, Election, Chicago, Law, Justice
Sept. 2019: A year ago, an op-ed appeared in the New York Times about “the resistance inside the Trump administration …working diligently from within to frustrate parts of his agenda and his worst inclinations…[because] the president continues to act in a manner that is detrimental to the Read More …
They say that the five most traumatic events in life are: (1) death of a loved one; (2) divorce; (3) job loss; (4) moving/buying a home; and (5) major illness. I experienced three within a twelve months. In the fall of 2003, I bought my Read More …
Just like Pepsi’s culturally insensitive ad and Gucci copying Dapper Dan‘s fashion design, Crown Royal has jumped on the cultural appropriation bandwagon. Unless you are investing dollars in the community you are co-opting, then it is NOT appreciation it is appropriation. Most of Harlem is Read More …
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 …
2018 Update: The US government under the Trump administration and Jeff Sessions is trying to use the Bible to justify separating immigrant children from parents. Children have died and been sexually abused in ICE custody. Shame to Christians who fail to call this blasphemy and Read More …
For those that say “give Trump a chance,” I do not have the privilege or luxury to ignore him making fun of the disabled, denigrating women, or his racist policies against blacks. He refused to rent to them. He took out full page ads against Read More …
I love that millennials are becoming activists as seen in the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) and Black Lives Matter (BLM) movements. However, I am disturbed that for all the activism, some still did not vote. “My vote doesn’t matter” is oft repeated. If you want Read More …
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 …
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 …
2018 Update: The US government under the Trump administration is creating its own “Calais Jungle” separating immigrant children from parents at the border. Painter Norman Lewis said, “The goal of the artist must be aesthetic development, and in a universal sense, to make in his Read More …
2018 Update: Trump’s America makes racists feel comfortable calling 9-1-1 when they believe a black person should not be somewhere they deem their space. Jordan Peele and Spike Lee’s movie BlacKkKlansman highlights a problem long known to the black community, white supremacists in law enforcement and Read More …
2019 Update: The El Paso mass shooter invoked Trump’s words of trying to rid the US of an Hispanic “invasion.” Since Trump campaigned for office, Trump encouraged violence on his campaign telling supporters to knock the crap of protesters and he would cover legal fees. Read More …