When it comes to Black politics, the changing of the guard can feel like a betrayal

Signs for congressional candidate Jonathan Jackson in the auditorium at the DuSable Black History Museum on Tuesday night. Jackson held an early lead in the Democratic primary to replace U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Ill., who is retiring from his 1st Congressional District Seat. (Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Time)

It takes a lot of guts to go up against a legendary figure like Rep. Danny Davis, D-Ill.

But Kina Collins, an anti-gun activist, didn't shy away from the challenge of trying to unseat a political figure who has reached legendary status.