• Mary Jane Richardson Jones: The First Lady of Black Chicago

    Long before Chicago became known for towering skyscrapers and bustling streets, there was a woman quietly building something far more enduring—a legacy. Her name was Mary Jane Richardson Jones. If you’ve never heard of her, you’re not alone. History has a habit of overlooking Black women, even the ones who helped shape cities. But without…


  • Too Old for the Market, Too Young to Stop Fighting

    Sometimes I want to beat my own ass for not being financially secure at my vast age. It takes a lot of restraint not to crawl into that gutter called bitterness. I understand the people who live there. I really do. You follow the blueprint. Do everything society tells you you’re supposed to do to…


  • Keepers of Blackness Powers Deactivate!

    The social media can be both a curse and a blessing. It is a blessing because you have the opportunity to read the viewpoints of millions of people and interact with others. However, it is also a curse because very often, you are also exposed to the ignorant arrogance of people. Especially when it comes…