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Chicago’s School Crisis Is More Than Just a Budget Problem

The whole school board bailed. The deficit is $500M. Can Brandon Johnson turn things around? (Photo Credit: X). By Aziah Siid This article was originally published on& Word In Black. When he was sworn in as mayor of Chicago last year, Brandon Joh...

EXCLUSIVE: Donnell Rawlings Talks Chicago Shows, Comedy and Dave Chappelle

Comedian Donnell Rawlings, best known for his work on Chappelle’s Show, opens up about his career, friendship with Dave Chappelle, and his upcoming stand-up performances at the Chicago Improv in Schaumburg (Photo Credit: Paul Smith). Many recog...

Rising from the Shadows: Navigating Trauma, Success, and Survival in the Lives of Black Men

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs (Photo Credit: The Cable Show/Flickr). By Robert H. Marshall Jr.& Black men in America have built empires, led revolutions and risen to power, but their successes often come with a heavy burden. They face internal...

Former Cop Kim Potter Who Murdered Daunte Wright Is Making Money From Law Enforcement Lectures

Kim Potter, the former Minnesota police officer convicted of killing Daunte Wright, is delivering law enforcement presentations for profit following her release from prison, WCCO News reports. Wright was killed on April 11, 2021, after he was...

Ex-Cop Who Killed Daunte Wright Is Leading Use-Of-Force Lectures For Profit

Photo: Getty Images Kim Potter, the former Minnesota police officer convicted of killing Daunte Wright, is delivering law enforcement presentations for profit following her release from prison, WCCO News reports. Wright was killed on April 11, 2021...

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Park South YMCA: A New Era of Community Wellness

The Park South YMCA celebrated a significant milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony that marks the beginning of a new era for community wellness and engagement. This state-of-the-art facility, set to be a cornerstone for the neighborhood, promises...

This Week In Black History October 9-15, 2024

1945:& Jesse James Payne was lynched in Madison County, Florida OCTOBER 9 1806—Benjamin Banneker dies in Ellicott Mills, Md., at age 74. Banneker was a brilliant mathematician with a great memory and is credited with completing the layout a...

South Side Students Gain Hands-On Experience at Obama Center with Lakeside Alliance

Lakeside Alliance, in partnership with the carpenters’ union, hosted an interactive workshop, offering students mentorship and career exposure in carpentry, engineering, and construction at the Obama Presidential Center (Photo Credit: Nicole Jo...

Finding Peace in a Divided World: The Middle East Conflict

As the Middle East faces renewed violence, understanding the historical roots and fostering meaningful dialogue becomes essential for a peaceful resolution. By James S. Bridgeforth, Ph.D. The escalating conflict in the Middle East has brought sorrow...

The Carr Report: Donald Trump vs. Kamala Harris…A comparison of economic policies

The 2024 presidential election promises a clash of economic philosophies, with Donald Trump and Kamala Harris offering starkly contrasting visions for the future of the American economy. Trump, the former president and Republican candidate, champions...

5-Week-Old Black Twins Become Youngest Known Victims Of Hurricane Helene

Photo: Getty Images A Georgia mother and five-week-old twins were killed in the devastation of Hurricane Helene. According to TODAY, 27-year-old Kobe Williams and her sons, Khyzier and Khazmir, died on September 27 after a tree crashed through thei...

Chicago Awards Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. Key to the City on 83rd Birthday

In a moving ceremony at City Hall, Mayor Brandon Johnson presented the Key to the City to Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. on his 83rd birthday (Photo Credit: Chicago Mayor’s Office). In a powerful celebration of a lifetime dedicated to social justice an...

MR. SONNY KNOWS for Oct. 9, 2024

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DeSantis Reportedly Refusing To Take Harris’ Call Over Florida Hurricanes

Photo: Getty Images Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is reportedly refusing to accept calls from Vice President Kamala Harris as hurricanes continue to bring devastation to parts of his state. According to NBC News, a DeSantis aide said the governor w...

Tim Walz Has Always Been An Ally Of Black America

& By Michael A. Grant & (TriceEdneyWire.com) – Since being named as Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ running mate in early August, there have been persistent questions about how Black voters would react to Minnesota Gov....