Month: June 2016

When Enough is Enough: The Political Circus in Illinois

I hate to write articles complaining about the issues because I’m usually a solutions-oriented person but sometimes, the occasion calls for a little griping.  So, here it goes.  I was scrolling through Facebook today and came across an article written in the Chicago Sun-Times titled, “Gov. Rauner Says Some CPS Schools Almost Like “Crumbling Prisons”.  Curious to know how the…

Governor Rauner’s Latest Sickness Is Hurting Our Schools

Log onto any social media platform and search for #notaprison. Unless you are a certified Bruce Rauner apologist, one thing will be abundantly clear; the governor is suffering from a serious case of foot-in-mouth disease. Foot-in-mouth is a condition that is commonly found among leaders with some sort of visible, vocal platform (elected officials, organizational leaders, even parents). It is…

5 Chicago Facts About Muhammad Ali

On June 3rd, 2016 the prettiest boxing champ who will go down in history as the Greatest of All Time, died from respiratory issues. It’s a well known fact that the boxing legend spent a great deal of time living in Chicago during his years of exile. Check out 5 Chicago facts about Muhammad Ali below. 1. While living in…

Can We #WearOrange Every Day in Chicago?

Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. It was founded in 2013 by teenagers on the South side of Chicago to honor the memory of Hadiya Pendleton. Since then guns continue to take the lives of innocent victims in Chicago. 69 people were shot this past Memorial Day weekend. 8 of the shootings were fatal. Yet we continue to hope. Participants…

5 Questions Every Black Parent Needs to Ask Their Child’s Teacher and School

A child’s education begins at home. With that being said, it’s imperative that parent’s become actively involved in their child’s education, especially Black parents. Oakland educator, Charles Cole III, has 5 questions every Black parent needs to ask their child’s teacher and school. I spent nearly five years at a nonprofit focused on getting students in and through college. Many…