South Side Drive Magazine Recent Articles
Chicago Votes: Young, Gifted Connectors on the Streets By Jaelyn P. Logan.
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For Chicago Votes, registering a young voter is only the beginning. The goal is to
Real Men Charities Celebrates International Men’s Day By Rael Jackson
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International Men’s Day is celebrated worldwide every year on November 19. It began in 1999,
Early Voting and the Urgency of Now By Emma Young
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The November 3 midterm elections demand our attention—and our votes. Across the South Side, community
A Veterans Day Salute and a Call for Accountability By Darryl Holmes
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On November 11, we honor America’s veterans, whose service and sacrifice deserve lasting gratitude. This
GenZ Male Building Youth Voting Power By Kayla Hodge
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At seven, Franklin Hughes saw trash on neighborhood streets and wondered why people weren’t working
Publisher’s Message South Side Drive Magazine October/November 2026.
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Greetings: Welcome to South Side Drive Magazine’s Special Election Issue. This year’s midterm elections will
The Chilling of the Vote and How to Heat It Up By Floyd Webb
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From the November midterms to Chicago’s 2027 municipal election, rebuilding political power begins face to
Chicago Community Loan Fund Marks 35 Years of Investing in South Side Vision.
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One loan at a time, CCLF has helped transform ambitious ideas into institutions that serve
Prostate Cancer: Early Detection – Man’s Best Protection by Raoule Tatum
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Why Black men—and the people who love them—must put prostate cancer screening back into the community
The African Festival of the Arts: Connecting Black Chicago to our African Roots.
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They could have named it “A Taste of Africa,” but wiser heads prevailed and founder
UChicago Medicine: Compassionate Care / New Cancer Center. By Emma Young
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I’m not a fan of hospitals. I mean, if I had to choose the ten
From Willis Wagons to an Elected School Board: Chicago’s Long Struggle for Educational Justice By Emma Young
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Chicago’s public-school history is often described as a succession of reforms. But for many Black
Chicago: Crime Decreases. Hope Increases. By Emma Young
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A discussion about Chicago often concentrates on what is wrong with the city. The financial
Publisher’s Message South Side Drive Magazine September 2026.
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Greetings: Welcome to September. July and August were two record-breaking months. Illinois and Indiana shattered
Will K. Crosby: A Giant of Activism, Service and Black Chicago By Yvette Moyo.
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Chicago has lost one of its giants. Will K. Crosby—activist, humanitarian, connector, teacher and steadfast
Barbara Bates Celebrates 40 Years of Fashion, Mentorship, and Service.
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The Chicago designer reflects on four decades in fashion, her commitment to developing future talent,
Brandon Sane: WAPO…? On Brandon Johnson, Kim Foxx, and the Blindness of Institutional Power By Floyd Webb
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Editor’s Note: Recently, the Washington Post Dec 15, published an article with a headline asserting
Granpap of Rap & Edutainer: Oscar Brown, Jr.
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Oscar Brown Jr exemplified creativity in every way. He was a writer, poet, actor, singer,
Summertime Chi: Southside Festivals Abound.
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The South Side comes alive every summer with culture, music, food, and community. Here’s your guide
Summer Strong: Simple Tips for a Vibrant, Healthy Season By South Side Drive Magazine.
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Summer arrives with longer days, warmer energy, and a natural invitation to refresh your body
South Side Couples who Saved A Nation.
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This is the second year that we’re designating July as Black Love Month. As Dionne
Reverend Opal Carpenter: A Legacy Rooted in Faith, Love, and Creative Fire.
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Rev.Opal Carpenter carried one defining truth at the center of her life – her love
