Ebony covers the real meaning of 'black cool'

Black Cool. Ebony Magazine has defined Black Cool by giving readers a glimpse of "The 25 Coolest Brothers of All Time."

War-ending strategies from the front line

Ned L. McCray knows a lot about young people and violence. He was principal of Simeon High School on the South Side for 14 years before retiring in 1988.

Jail report isn't news to worried mom
Mary Mitchell: The way Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart reacted, you would think a scathing report about the deplorable conditions at Cook County Jail was news. It isn't to anyone who has had the misfortune of being locked up. And several lawsuits filed against Cook County claim that the jail staff has a history of beating detainees.

Why was Mya out so late?

Little girls who still wear pink and love to play with Barbie dolls are not likely to go willingly into a dark alley at 11 at night.

40 years later Greenwood 7 get rude welcoming

It has been 40 years since a group of seven black eighthgraders were the first African Americans to attend Mount Greenwood Elementary School.

Live chat with Mary Mitchell today at 3 p.m.
Chat with Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell live via streaming video today at 3 p.m.

'Whatever it took'

For six months, Steven Palmore had to walk past people screaming "n - - - - - - go home" to get to his classroom. It was the kind of chaos that greeted black students who integrated all-white schools in the South.

Jackson's explanation, like his comment, is absurd
Mary Mitchell: It's not clear to me why the Rev. Jesse Jackson seems not to have learned from his mistakes. Although this isn't the first time Jackson has been critical of Obama, it is the first time he has suggested Obama should be taken to task for allegedly "talking down" to black voters.

Violence at Taste not new to some

Iwasn't at the city's annual July 3rd Taste of Chicago fireworks celebration.

Peterson, Stebic cases get press, but Yasmin?

What happened to Yasmin Acree, a 15-year-old girl who vanished from her West Side home on Jan. 15?

Thank you from mom: 'He didn't let you down'
Quite often when you give to the offering plate, or when you drop money into a shaking cup, you have no idea if your donation will make much difference. But every now and then you get tangible proof that your blessing has really blessed someone's life.

Never forget risks cops take for rest of us

At a time when families were preparing to enjoy the long holiday weekend, the unthinkable happened.

Proof of HIV test could spur sexual responsibility

You can't blame black people for not wanting to see AIDS in America as a black disease.

Weis need not apologize for slap at parents

Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis shouldn't apologize for saying what needs to be said.

Shed light on records of cops in shootings

If the Chicago Police Department is going to point out the criminal backgrounds of people who are killed by police, they should also reveal information on the cops involved in controversial fatal shootings.