By Erick Johnson Mae Ya Carter Ryan has been home waiting for the important call. The rising young singing sensation who lives in Bronzeville, hopes to perform at the Democratic National Convention … [Read more...]
NASA Celebrates Legacy of First Black American Astronaut on Anniversary of His Death
By Erick Johnson (Chicago Crusader/NNPA Member) Fifty years ago, a tragic accident ended the groundbreaking career of Major Robert H. Lawrence, Jr., a Chicago native and stellar Air Force … [Read more...]
Crusader Publisher to be Inducted into Hall of Fame
Honor is latest achievement for Dorothy R. Leavell Dorothy R. Leavell is a hands-on publisher and she most certainly is a true crusader for the cause of the Black Press. Locally, the Chicago … [Read more...]