Thousands of Chicagoans are living in O’Hare — the community, not the airport
Chicago Sun-Times
(Published 7/13/2025)

Ahead of his 98th birthday, George E. Johnson reflects on trailblazing career in hair care
Chicago Sun-Times
(Published 6/10/2025)

Illinois library, museum supporters fight Trump funding cuts
Chicago Sun-Times
(Published 4/11/2025)

As World AIDS Day approaches, pioneering activist Rae Lewis-Thornton reflects on groundbreaking Essence cover
Chicago Sun-Times
(Published 11/29/2024)

Larry Hoover’s quest for freedom faces major test
Chicago Sun-Times
(Published 9/23/2024)

Chicago’s Black-owned whiskey brands are breaking down barriers in the alcohol industry
Chicago Sun-Times
(Published 5/7/2024)

Native American artists assert independence via Chicago gallery as museums review outdated collections
Chicago Sun-Times
(Published 2/11/2024)

Cameron Mitchell reflects on 30 years, celebrates 100th restaurant
The Columbus Dispatch
(Published 8/22/2023)

Why Black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs
The Columbus Dispatch
(Published 10/30/2022)

Black women embrace wearing ‘natural’ hair at work
The Columbus Dispatch
(Published 8/8/2022)

The legacy of Black-owned businesses in Driving Park
The Columbus Dispatch
(Published 3/8/2022)

Why are Ohio libraries breaking up their African American collections?
The Columbus Dispatch
(Published 1/27/2022)

Equitas Health workers report culture of racism
The Columbus Dispatch
(Published 10/5/2021)

“Black Out” Series
The Columbus Dispatch
(Published 12/3/2020)
Introduction: 9 stories on the effects of racism felt by Black Ohioans
Serving without ‘equal opportunity’: Vietnam veterans faced racism at home
‘A struggle’: Black drag queens’ stories of racism, bias in the Columbus industry

Going Home: Race and politics in Mount Healthy, an Ohio city in transition
The Columbus Dispatch
(Published 10/27/2020)

“I Took a Life” Series
The Columbus Dispatch
Introduction: What happens after you take a life?
(Published 3/9/2020)

Dollar Store Debate: Nationwide concern about the impact of dollar stores on low-income, food-insecure neighborhoods reaches Linden
Columbus Alive
(Published 4/17/2019)

Crisis Pregnancy Centers under scrutiny
Columbus Alive
(Published 8/8/2018)

Black Moms Matter: ROOTT confronts the racial disparities in maternal and infant mortality
Columbus Alive
(Published 4/11/2018)

Community Feature: Black Pride 4 inspire community to examine Pride, protest and police response
Columbus Alive
(Published 6/28/2017)

Pride and Prejudice: The community confronts racial discrimination in the LGBTQ scene
Columbus Alive
(Published 6/14/2017)

Community: The Other Franklinton
Columbus Alive
(Published 3/22/2017)

Weinland Park Elementary helps the fast-evolving neighborhood bridge lines of race and class
Columbus Alive
(Published 11/2/2016)