On 3 September 2005 – less than a week after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast – I began to understand that America cared little about what was happening in New Orleans. I was an undergraduate at Davidson College in North Carolina at the time, worried out of my mind because my family in Mississippi was still without electricity and friends ... Read More »
“I swore I’d never fall again, but this don’t even feel like falling. Gravity can’t forget to pull me back to the ground again.” Read between the lines. Headed to Trader Joe’s to pick up healthy snacks for the week. Glowing City walking… Amazing things happen when you look up… Yours Truly at the Mary Mary event… for more pics ... Read More »
I’m not a mother……yet, however, I understand the importance of getting away with the ladies for pampering and girl talk. On Friday night I attended A Mother’s Love: Beauty and Conversation, which was sponsored by African Pride. The panel discussion was hosted by recording artists and WE television stars Mary Mary. The evening kicked off with dope music, complimentary refreshments, ... Read More »
This past Thursday I attended the American Icons event hosted by Macy’s here in Chicago on State St. I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day to celebrate the people, places, and brands that make America…… America. The day began with old fashioned “newsies” passing out complimentary Cracker Jacks on the corner of State St., directly beneath the vintage ... Read More »
“But you know, there are no children here. They’ve seen too much to be children.” -LaJoe Rivers- The tragic death of Hadiya Pendleton struck a nerve in the city of Chicago which spread throughout the entire nation. Once a city desperately crying out for help against gun violence, Chicago officially had the attention of national media, the White House, and ... Read More »
“I’m not a bum, I’m a human being”, says Ronald Davis of Chicago, IL. Davis has been homeless for a year and a half. It’s common to encounter homeless people, especially in downtown Chicago, but a recent video of Ronald Davis posted on Facebook gives an entirely new perspective. Take a look: It’s typical to assume most homeless people are ... Read More »
Nikki and the City A Real Voice From the Streets | Society & Culture | Race | City Life