Category: Prime Politics Written by Bankole Thompson, Chronicle Senior Editor

“I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence,”— Frederick Douglass

Venerable African American scholar Douglass is offering an iconic counsel on the true measure of leadership that may not be popular, but one that is willing to tackle issues head-on even at the expense of their own fortunes.

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Category: Prime Politics Written by Patrick Keating, Chronicle Staff Writer

Charter Commission candidate Freman Hendrix believes the circumstances surrounding former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick’s forfeiture of office last year had a good deal to do with the Charter Commission being on the ballot; and that he viewed his candidacy as an opportunity to continue with his own public service and make a contribution to the community.

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Category: Prime Politics Written by Steve Malik Shelton

David Cross has lived most of his life overcoming odds. And he has never allowed poverty or adverse conditions to divert him or to excuse him from striving for excellence.

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Category: Prime Politics Written by Bankole Thompson, Chronicle Senior Editor

I was in the lobby of the 13th floor of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Building Monday afternoon chatting with a reporter who was surprised about the so-called polls already calling the city council election.

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