THE HISTORY OF THE 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: Who Will Carry The Torch?
With the midterms right around the corner and the Illinois primary set for June 28, there is no question, that one of the most-watched races is the 1st Congressional District. Before Congressman Bobby Rush’s announcement of not seeking re-election in [...]
DONNA MILLER: The Power of Public Service
The history of our ancestors runs deep and the influence of those who came before us can leave a lasting impact on our lives. Cook County Board Commissioner Donna Miller is a living testament to her family’s roots in Chicago. [...]
CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT: MAKING CHANGE THROUGH ENGAGEMENT
For the past three years, the Chicago Police Department has invested in grassroots recruitment efforts, launching the campaign, “Be the Change” targeting a wide span of individuals considering a professional career with CPD. What initially started under the former Supt. [...]
The Need for Theatrical Art that Educates and Heals: Behind the Scenes Making of 1619: The Journey of a People, The Musical
by Ted Williams III The 1619 Process I won a grant from the Illinois Arts Council to commemorate the 400-year anniversary of African Americans. With this support, 1619: The Journey of a People first premiered [...]
Is Observing Mental Health Awareness Month Enough?
By Dr. Sharice Bradford Bronzeville Life Contributor May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This month of observance was created by the organization Mental Health America and has been observed since 1949. Since it’s inception, Mental [...]
CHICAGO CELEBRATES MAYOR HAROLD WASHINGTON’S “HERE’S HAROLD”
Kai EL' Zabar Editor-at-Large THE BEGINNING Walking into the “Here’s Harold!” event was like a reunion with all the Harold Washington campaign workers as the music of the Alexis Lombre Quartet played softly in the [...]
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