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African-American People and Their Television Presence

African-American People and Their Television Presence

People tend to look at African-Americans on television as a big win for the race. I take the opposite approach, as I believe we have taken giant steps backward in representation on network television. From the days of the “Nat King Cole Show” on NBC, I applaud each network for putting an effort toward inclusion, […]

African-Americans on Television

African-Americans on Television

People tend to look at African-Americans on television as a big win for the race. I take the opposite approach, as I believe we have taken giant steps backward in representation on network television. From the days of the “Nat King Cole Show,” on NBC, I applaud each network for putting an effort toward inclusion, […]

Chicago State University Slated for Closure Due to Political Impasse

Chicago State University Slated for Closure Due to Political Impasse

Due to overwhelming financial strains, Chicago State University (CSU) has issued pink slips to over 900 faculty members. The letter, which was sent Feb. 25, 2016, comes not as a shock to many, but a grim reality. Due to the failure of Governor Bruce Rauner and Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan to reach common ground […]