Michelle Obama Makes Black Women Proud

March 05, 2012

The popular image of first lady Michelle Obama appears to have changed for the good the perception of African-American women, writes Chicago Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell. 

Tyler Perry's Gift to Minister Will Help Save Lives

Chicago Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell celebrates Tyler Perry's $98,000 donation for the construction of a much-needed community center that will help the audience that helped build his career.

White Teacher Shouldn't Have Used N-Word

Weighing in on the controversy surrounding a teacher's use of the n-word in a classroom, Chicago Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell says it is hard for a black person to embrace a so-called teachable moment from a white person.

Whitney: A Reminder That Celebrity Life Is Tough

Whitney Houston's life serves as a reminder that having lots of money and fame does not stop people from making the same bad choices as those who are far less fortunate, writes Chicago Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell.

All Drug Dealers Should Face the Same Punishment

Should an alleged drug dealer from Chicago's West Side be treated any differently than one from the suburbs? Mary Mitchell tackles that question in her Chicago Sun-Times column.

White Teens Use a Noose on a Black Teen

After white teens allegedly put a noose around the neck of a black teen, Chicago Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell comes to the painful yet unsurprising conclusion that racism is still deeply entrenched in America.

Microsoft's 'Avoid Ghetto' App Is Not the Problem

Chicago Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell advises people to stop with their smug, judgmental response to the app. As she notes, the murder rate may be down overall in her city, but it's up in predominantly black neighborhoods.

What's the Fuss About the New Obama Book?

After reading excerpts from the new book about the Obamas, Chicago Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell says that it doesn't strike her as explosive -- and the portrait of Michelle Obama is far from derogatory.

Teach Kids About the Dangers of Internet Obsession

Chicago Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell writes that the father accused of binding his toddler with painter's tape is obsessed with the Internet. His story is a cautionary tale for parents, she says.

Parents Responsible for Kids' Christmas Memories

Children get over disappointments but carry the scars of Christmases that adults ruined, writes Chicago Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell. That's why traditions are important.