Corey Brooks

Pastor Corey Brooks, known as the "Rooftop Pastor," is the founder and Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago and the CEO of Project H.O.O.D. (Helping Others Obtain Destiny), the church's local mission. He gained national attention for his 94-day and 343-day rooftop vigils to transform the notorious "O-Block," once known as Chicago's most dangerous block, into #OpportunityBlock. Learn more at ProjectHOOD.org.

Caitlin Clark, White privilege and me

Opinion 5 days ago

Caitlin Clark, White privilege and me

It is the year 2024. When are we going to stop letting the Black victimization — White savior symbiosis define us? No, stigmatization is not a beautiful thing.

Jordan Neely's father played a role in his death. Don't ignore America's fatherhood crisis

Opinion December 10

Jordan Neely's father played a role in his death. Don't ignore America's fatherhood crisis

I work with kids who are absentee fathers every day. I counsel them on how God has blessed them with children and how it is their sacred responsibility to be there and raise the child.

The answer to tribalism in America is staring us in the face

Opinion December 3

The answer to tribalism in America is staring us in the face

Tribalism is fundamentally anti-American. Too many people have responded to tribalism with tribalism and that leads only to more factionalism.

In my city of Chicago, many are rooting for me to fail. In their eyes I'm committing this crime

Opinion November 26

In my city of Chicago, many are rooting for me to fail. In their eyes I'm committing this crime

There are those who want to see me fail. They call themselves allies to Blacks, but their actions always result in the same song and dance: keeping Blacks down and victimized.

Harris campaign endorsement money is one more opportunity to move on from identity politics

Opinion November 19

Harris campaign endorsement money is one more opportunity to move on from identity politics

We’re moving onto to a better America where people deeply care about their communities and one another and to a better America where we face our real problems without fear.

Why Trump's victory was vindication for this pastor from Chicago's South Side

Opinion November 12

Why Trump's victory was vindication for this pastor from Chicago's South Side

Though Trump is now president, our work is far from done. A president is only as good as his people and I promise to carry on with my work on the South Side of Chicago.

Dear America, I still believe in you. Let me count the ways

Opinion November 5

Dear America, I still believe in you. Let me count the ways

I love you for the way you welcome second chances. You are the land where mistakes and tragedies can be stepping stones. I still believe in you, America, and with much hope.

Why so many Blacks like me are leaving the chains of the Democratic Party

Opinion October 29

Why so many Blacks like me are leaving the chains of the Democratic Party

I am often asked, "Why is it that Democrats run for office on endless promises to help us and things only get worse?" What has improved in their lives since their childhood?

Kamala Harris wants this Black man's vote. Why can't she treat us like the Americans we are?

OPINION October 22

Kamala Harris wants this Black man's vote. Why can't she treat us like the Americans we are?

Former President Barack Obama recently told Black men to get out and vote for VP Kamala Harris. If Obama cannot see us as individuals, that’s a reflection on what he truly thinks of us.

It's easy to bash Chicago. I challenge critics to do one thing to bring real change

OPINION October 15

It's easy to bash Chicago. I challenge critics to do one thing to bring real change

I serve as a pastor on the South Side of Chicago. We’ve become a society where we sit back and expect others, the government, or institutions to make sweeping societal changes.