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Father Pfleger I See, But In Times Like These, Where Is 'The Church'?
Where are those prophetic voices who have not “bowed to Baal?” Has the church become less concerned about speaking God’s truth and more concerned with…
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My White Editor Confessed She Was "Afraid" Of Me; My Sin: Reporting While Black
My college degrees, my King’s English and my white shirt and tie did not shield me. Not even my entry to the Chicago Tribune newsroom. I was still one…
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Twenty Years Later, My Passion For Teaching, Journalism, Still Burn Bright
'After all these years, I remain a believer in the old adage that the pen is still mightier than the sword, and committed to helping equip and inspire a…
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The Mysterious Death of Jelani Day No Mystery, Contends Writer John W. Fountain; ‘Somebody Out There Knows’
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My White Editor Confessed She Was "Afraid" Of Me; My Sin: Reporting While Black
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'Providence'—One Man, One Little School, One Big Dream
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Seeing Red In 'The Color Purple'
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Journey To My Alma Mater: In Search Of Solace, Memories and Marrow
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Random Thoughts On Biden, Trump, Chicago Violence, And Bronny
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Random Thoughts: Reflections On NABJ Convention, Donald Trump, Harold's Chicken and 'Protecting The Sister'
'Trump, who essentially proceeded to defecate on the convention, didn’t deserve to stand in our sacred space. Frankly, I wouldn’t have invited him…
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Random Thoughts On Biden, Trump, Chicago Violence, And Bronny
More troubling than Biden's poor performance is the reaction and call of some Democrats for a presidential election replacement. To this I say: Stand by…
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Roosevelt University Professor and Fulbright Program Scholar John W. Fountain on Journalism and Finding Your Passion
Interview by Roosevelt University (Full VIdeo to Come)
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Raising An Upside Down American Flag: A Cry From The Streets For A Nation In Distress
“People say, ‘well, blood was shed for freedom.’ That’s exactly why we’re here. To fight for freedom in a country where it’s being taken away each and…
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Happy New Year, Many Thanks And Aiming to Thrive In 2025
'While awards and notable mentions are great, the greatest award I could ever receive is your continued support and faith in me as an independent writer…
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'I Have Learned That Freedom Ain't Free"
I would rather not lie. To tell you instead the truth about what I see. Than to whisper lies or sweet-nothings that soothe like chamomile tea...
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A Presidential Postmortem: Race — The 'Elephant' On The Ballot
In all my channel surfing for postmortem election analysis, almost no one seemed to want to talk about race as a critical factor. That the choice on the…
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Diary of A Free Black Journalist Telling The Human Stories of The Forgotten, The Marginalized and The Invisible in Chicago and Beyond. This is home to John W. Fountain's column and other works.

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