Politics 101: Nine Questions Black Chicago Has On Its Mind
By: James St. Patrick In honor of Chicago’s first Black mayor, the late Harold Washington—I decided to pay tribute to “Punch 9 for Harold Washington,” a must-watch documentary for political junkies. It’s an important history [...]
Southern Holiday Vibes in the City
By Toni Bailey IG @baileybeautifulbites Courtesy of Toni Bailey. In the rare instances that my small family of three is blessed to gather for a holiday, we enjoy this savory dish the [...]
Living Legacies of Black Women Veterans
By Mila K. Marshal Military life can be profoundly rewarding and deeply traumatizing. For Black women, “veterans, sisterhood, comradery, and trust” are what they can expect to find when joining organizations like the National Association [...]
Illinois Dems GOTV Rally with VP Kamala Harris
State Treasurer Michael Freriches speaks at The Illinois Dems GOT Rally at XS Tennis Complex on November 6, 2022. Photo credit: Terence Crayton for BRONZEVILLE LIFE Attorney General Kwame Raoul speaks at [...]
A College Student’s Guide to Voting
By Mila K. Marshal It’s election time, and many Black first-time voters are away from home for the first time during their first opportunity to cast their ballots. While the average age of the Black [...]
King of Kings: Chasing Edward Jones documentary debuts in the Chicago International Film Festival
by Myiti Sengstacke-Rice French filmmaker Harriet Marin Jones never had the chance to meet one of the most influential African Americans in the United States, her grandfather, Edward Jones, because she was born just a few [...]