Sam Greenlee, acclaimed Black radical writer, poet and Chicago enthusiast, celebrated with day in his honor

Sam Greenlee, the author of acclaimed novel “The Spook Who Sat by the Door,” was honored with “Sam Greenlee Day” by the city of Chicago. (Sun-Times file photo)

When Ericka Mingo’s son was a child, he loved to play with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle action figures. He also liked to incorporate one of his family’s favorite movies in his playtime.

“He had one ninja turtle tell the other one, ‘I was born green. I live green. I’m gonna die, probably because I’m green,” Mingo said.