Rahm Emanuel Picks Replacement for Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Wife on Chicago City Council

February 13, 2013

Natashia L. Holmes, from Florida, is indeed a fresh face in Chicago politics, Mary Mitchell writes in her Chicago Sun-Times column. The replacement for embattled Alderman Sandi Jackson represents a much needed departure from the way political power is too often passed down.

Group: Chicago Alderman Sandi Jackson Neglects Community

The Chicago Sun-Times' Mary Mitchell checks in on growing dissatisfaction in Jackson's ward. Voters say the alderman, the wife of Jesse Jackson Jr., spends most of her time in Washington, D.C.

Will Obama Do More for African Americans?

Mary Mitchell, writing at the Chicago Sun-Times, says that she hopes the second-term president will focus more explicitly on the needs of a group that he can always depend on for support. 

Tragic Story of 'Benji' Still Happens Today

The Chicago Sun-Times' Mary Mitchell checks in on ESPN's profile of Benjamin Wilson, the Simeon High School basketball star who was shot to death in 1984, sending shockwaves across the nation.

To Keep Kids Safe, Try the 'Mama Rules'

While holding gangbangers responsible for violence, the Chicago Sun-Times' Mary Mitchell places the blame squarely on the shoulders of parents when young lives are cut short.

Michelle Obama Makes Black Women Proud

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.