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...]
The Impact of Newspaper Legend Garth C. Reeves
By Erick Johnson Garth C. Reeves, Sr., The Miami Times’ retired publisher who became the enduring patriarch of a family newspaper dynasty after decades of fighting the political establishment … [Read more...]
Lori Lights Up Chicago
On a historic night that recorded more firsts for Black leadership, Lightfoot swept all 50 wards to become the first Black female mayor of Chicago By Erick Johnson The Chicago Crusader On a … [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...]