The 15th amendment prohibited states from denying a citizen, the right to vote based on race, color, or previous conditions of servitude. However, in mainly Southern states election officials unceremoniously denied African-Americans the right to vote.  They were told they lacked sufficient literacy skills or that their applications had been filled out incorrectly.  Because of … Continue reading The Struggle Continues… The Cost of the Vote By Sherry Cannon

The health pandemic, COVID-19, might be " disappearing” from President Donald Trump's eyes, but for Black and Brown people, the disease is rising in these communities. Trump said he was given clearance from his medical team, that his COVID-19 status had been eliminated last week. Last week, John Hopkins University confirmed that more than 210,918 … Continue reading Lt. Governor Julianna Stratton Urges People of Color to Protect Themselves Against COVID-19 By Cassiette West-Williams

LaTasha Williams is loud, emotional and bold in her presentation. She is convinced that change is coming during her lifetime, as she prepared to march in Breonna Taylor's name in Chicago's Anti-Violence march on October 7th. Breonna Taylor The South Side march included young women leaders, holding posters of Breonna Taylor, Harriet Tubman, Oprah Winfrey … Continue reading Breonna Taylor’s Spirit Lives in New Breed of Young Leaders By Cassiette West-Williams

LaFelda Jones and Warren "Stylez" Harvey What does Black Lives Matter mean? What images or thoughts come to mind when you hear the chant? Is it only associated or relevant after the killing of an African American at the hands of a white police officer?  Each of us can answer that for ourselves.  For me, … Continue reading BLM Mural In KC-MO By LaFelda Jones

Lisa Revel and Angelica Mangieri, Co-Founders of Community Glo Photo courtesy of Stacie Hart My mind will always wander to the Glo whenever I hear of lemons and making lemonade. In April 2020, GloBar Juice & Smoothie Restaurant was forced to close its popular Galesburg, IL eatery, like so many others as a result of … Continue reading Out of The Pandemic Comes a Glo! By Candy Webb

There is something about viewing the formality of a government official's military funeral procedure that completely mesmerizes me. The precision in which the different branches of the military wearing white gloves, carrying a casket, and removing and folding the flag that drapes a casket makes me stand at attention. It is one of those things … Continue reading Two Iconic Figures By Cheryll Boswell

Last month the world of football lost one of its most valued treasures with the death of 77-year-old Gale Sayers, a Hall of Fame running back for the Chicago Bears. Sayers had been suffering from the effects of dementia for the last four years, which contributed to his death. A phenomenal player, Gayle played only … Continue reading Gale Sayers Magic In The Flesh By Mark Hollis