Willie Wilson: President Donald Trump is eroding decades of civil rights progress January 30, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Donald Trump’s actions are creating conditions for violence, racial unrest and instability.
Willie Wilson: Now is not the time to backtrack on commitment to diversity January 16, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. There are evil forces that seek to deconstruct the incremental progress made by people of color. Diversity is good for businesses.
Willie Wilson: What should Chicago and Illinois leaders do in 2025? January 2, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. If we are to achieve a stronger, better Chicago and America, we must acknowledge and learn from the mistakes of 2024.
Willie Wilson: The best gift ever this Christmas season December 12, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. If I had one wish this Christmas, it would be that all men and women would be free to worship and fulfill their purpose.
Willie Wilson: Why we should be thankful in difficult times November 28, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Expressing gratitude in the most difficult seasons of life is an acknowledgement of faith. The unpleasant experiences help strengthen us.
Willie Wilson: Any property tax increase to balance Chicago’s budget is unacceptable November 14, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Property taxes are regressive and disproportionately harm lower income residents in Chicago.
Willie Wilson: Is the newly installed Chicago school board a Halloween trick or treat? October 31, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. The deepening financial crisis at CPS warrants a change in state statute to allow the City Council a vote on board members.
Willie Wilson: The crisis of loneliness and isolation October 17, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Loneliness threatens our society's health and well-being. Here's what state leaders can do.
Willie Wilson: Lack of teacher accountability in CPS is fueling the school-to-prison pipeline October 3, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. How can the CTU protect and expect to grow its membership if swaths of students fail to meet proficiency in reading and math?
Willie Wilson: It is time to turn the page away from divisive leadership September 19, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Americans have an important choice to make. Will we choose hope and a new generation of leadership? Or will we go back to chaos?