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
South Side Drive Magazine Recent Articles
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
Publisher’s Message South Side Drive Magazine July/August 2026.
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Greetings: Welcome to Summertime Chi. For us, it’s the most wonderful time of year. One
George E. Johnson, Sr. Uplifting Black Beauty, Empowering Black Business.
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On Saturday, November 8, George E. Johnson, Sr, founder of Johnson Products Company, will receive
HOPE: Grown in Chicago By Emma Young.
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Reverend Jackson birthed it, President Obama raised it, they both nurtured it – and now
A Love of Reading – The Greatest Gift by Rael Jackson.
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The greatest gift you can give your child isn’t a toy, a gadget, or even
Fathers, Father Figures, and the Future of Our Children By Mary Griffin.
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Father’s Day is the most important day of the month of June. Greeting cards fill
Teen Takeover Debate: Youth Are Not A Trend by Floyd Webb.
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Memorial Day weekend closed out at 57th Street Beach with what Chicago now calls a
From the Fields to the Algorithm: What Father’s Day Reminds Us About Reparations By Salim Muwakkil.
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A reflection on patriarchy, production modes, and the unfinished work of equity. Think about the
