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Losing Ivan By Emma Young
My youngest son, Ivan, came to live with me after his divorce. We were always
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REFLECTION OF A BEAUTIFUL LIFE A TRIBUTE TO SUSAN PETERS By Chartay Robinson
Adinkra Gye Nyame , a Ghanaian symbol that means “no one knows the beginning or
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A HERO AMONG US – REVEREND JESSE LOUIS JACKSON (Staff Writer)
By the 1960’s it became apparent that racism and segregation were not confined to the
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The XChange is coming to South Shore
Dynamic!” “Sustainable!” “Robust!” and most of all “Transformational!” These are just a few of the
Community Spotlight
Chicago Urban League’s 61st Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner raises more than $2 Million Award-winning entertainer Charlie Wilson culminates the night with an electrifying performance
CHICAGO (November 8, 2022) – The Chicago Urban League’s 61st Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner (GFD)
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A Room, A Bistro, A Haven and A Beach: Norman Bolden’s Journey
It was during his junior year in high school that Norman Bolden was first introduced
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Celebration of Healing: Congo Square comes to Lookingglass
“There is no denying, our community needs healing in any way we can get it.
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Rebuild: Art & Business Oasis in South Shore
In 2002, St. Laurence Elementary School and St. Laurence Church on Chicago’s South Side were
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Sister Imani: Beyond Bean Pies
It was during his junior year in high school that Norman Bolden was first introduced
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The 33rd Annual African Festival of the Arts Returns to Washington Park Labor Day Weekend by Devorah Crable
“Everywhere I go people are talking about the festival,” says long-time African Festival of the
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Real Men Cook Celebration 33 Hailed As Joyous Tribute to Black Men
The Fresh Market, continued to demonstrate why they have been deemed number one grocer in
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Tribute to Harold Lucas Godfather of Bronzeville By Salim Muwakkil
November 1, 1942 – AUGUST 9, 2022 Harold Lucas was one of the most dedicated and
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Live the Spirit Residency Presents the 23rd Annual Englewood
SEPTEMBER 14 – 17 Famed jazz saxophonist, composer, producer and visionary, Ernest Dawkins, was twice
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Let’s Get to Work By Karin Norington Reaves
“Give a man a fish he’ll eat for a day; teach a man to fish
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The Revere Factor — Revere Properties by Emma Young
When the chance to participate in the THRIVE EXCHANGE Partnership came along, Lee Reid, CEO
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CFHC Will Be Restorative to The Ringer and to The Residents
With an MBA in Health Administration, and an amazing track record of thirty years in
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DL3 Realty – The People Behind The Promise
One cannot help but notice the bright light of hope that is beginning to shine
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Investment Returns to South Shore
Imagine 79th and Exchange Avenue, that practically barren stretch of land (thanks to the abandonment
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INVEST SOUTH/WEST: A Marshall Plan for Chicago By Emma Young
In March 2018, members of the Mayor Harold Washington Legacy Committee, which is chaired by
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Poetic License by F. Lorenz Dunham
The opening scene from the Denzel portrayal of Macbeth caused me to flashback to Mrs.
Black Owned Eateries
Majani: Plant-Based & Delicious By Deborah Easton
Over 25 years ago, it started as a personal commitment to his physical, mental and
Community Spotlight
Of Mama and Margaret Two Women By Nora Brooks Blakely
Dr. Margaret Burroughs went on to found the DuSable Museum of African American History; Gwendolyn
Cultural Events
Community Builders: Robinson and Latiker
During this Women’s History Month, we put a special spotlight on women who lead.In Chicago,
Community Spotlight
Black Girl Magic: Meet Chicago’s South Side Game Changers
Thirty-one-year-old Chantal Grant (in featured photo) is a native from the South Side of Chicago.
Community Spotlight
Mama and Margaret by Nora Brooks Blakely
Gwendolyn BrooksBorn in Topeka, Kansas on June 7, 1917 she was the first Black person
Black Owned Eateries
Healing Chicago’s South Side One Class at A Time
We’ve all heard the old adage, your health is your wealth. When it comes to
Drive Culture
Publishers Message January 2022 Issue
Welcome to 2022. We are entering our third year of adjustments and still mourning deaths
Community Spotlight
Emergency Rental Program
Real Men Charities Inc. is proud to serve South Shore and South East Chicago in
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Real Men Charities Honors International Men By Emma Young
On November 19 of every year, International Men’s Day is celebrated in the United States
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A Solar Revolution Right Here in Chicago by Bejeray Morrison, Sunrun Employee
Illinois has a bright future now that Governor J. B. Pritzker has signed into law
Drive Culture
The Fight to Restore South Shore’s Good Life by Emma Young
South Shore was once a community of beautiful homes and wonderful businesses. South Shore community
Drive Culture
Publisher’s Statement Nov 2021 Issue
November is the month of Thanksgiving, and the South Side Drive is thankful to you,
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Community Spotlight
EXCLUSIVE TO SOUTH SIDE DRIVE – AKARAMA FOUNDATION: Committed to Serving the Community By Melody McDowell
Nestled at 6220 South Ingleside Avenue in the heart of the Woodlawn community, is the
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Giving Voice to the South Shore Community: A Blueprint for the Way Forward by Emma Young
Eva Maria explains, “There is clearly a correlation between economic opportunity and the infrastructure that
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Publishers Message October Issue 2021
Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month worldwide.
Community Spotlight
Real Men Cook Celebration Hailed as Joyous Return to Celebrating Dads by Melody McDowell
The 2021 Real Men Cook celebration was a Happy Day on many levels and for
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“If Beale Street Could Talk” Film Reflection by Nina West
The pandemic gave me a lot of time to engage with art and literature while
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Chicago Violence by Jakobe Jones
What is violence? Google defines this term as behavior involving physical force intended to hurt,
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Celebrating Black History Everyday
Celebrating Black History Everyday Jewel-Osco recently remodeled two southside stores at 87th & Dan Ryan
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South Side Drive Magazine July 2021 Issue
The front cover photo is by Dr. Obari Cartman and is of Kareem McGuire, who
Drive Culture
Look in the FIith by Jason Mason
“The ugliness, the missing parts of myself left unattended and unearthed did not dissolve with
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Like a Father to Me – What Coaches mean to the Fatherless by Jason Mason
The role of the parent is a natural phenomenon and as essential to the human experience
Community Spotlight
Reverend Anthony Williams: The Man Who Put Violence on Trial – HR158 Illinois deems violence as a public health crisis
When Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Illinois House Bill 158, it was a victory for citizens
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The Quarry – South Shore’s Ambitious Event Center – Fights for Survival by Morley Musick
At once a jazz club, a restaurant, a family health center, a food pantry, an
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How are YOU doing these days? By Walter Perkins
“Well now, I get low and I get high
-IF I can’t get either, I really try”
Staying’ Alive – The Bee Gees
Community Spotlight
Carol H. Williams — Chicago South Side’s Gift to the Ad World – by Emma Young
Carol H. Williams — Chicago South Side’s Gift to the Ad World – By Emma
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Principles to Live By – By Dr. Haneefa Mateen
The year 2020 was a challenging year, and 2021 is off to a pretty tough
Cultural Events
Black Houses Matter: Treasurer Maria Pappas’ Mission to Save Your Property – By Emma Young
Black Houses Matter: Treasurer Maria Pappas’ Mission to Save Your PropertyBy Emma Young Sometimes we
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A Tribute to Fred Hamption – By Ayinde Cartman
To kill a fire bird a raging soaring menace a phoenix sun with a
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Quarry Window Art Features Legends
In an effort to enliven one of the most depressing strips in the city of
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South Side Drive Magazine February 2021 Issue
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South Shore Legacies: Purpose on the Cultural Soul Coast
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time
Cultural Events
The Propaganda and Conditioning of Corporatized Music by Bernard Creamer
Propaganda “The mass media serve as a system for communicating messages and symbols to the
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Healthy Food, Community Partnerships and the Men that Make it Work By Obari Cartman
When the world tries to divide us, when the country is split in half, while
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Publisher’s Message November 2020 Issue
Now you know how strong you are. You made it! Well al-most…But I’m confident that
