Robin Robinson Sit Down With The Citizen To Discuss Her New Appointment With CPD

Since the release of the LaQuan McDonald video and others like it revealing egregious acts of police misconduct, the Chicago Police Department has been fighting an uphill battle to restore not only the trust of the citizens they are sworn to protect, but to erase a long standing public image of racism and abuse of power exhibited by officers.

Academy at Walt Disney World Resort with Steve Harvey and Essence

Applications Now Open for the Tenth Annual Disney Dreamers

Go Launches World’s First App That Allows You To Shop & Pay For Car Insurance With Apple Pay

Go Launches World’s First App That Allows You To Shop & Pay For Car Insurance With Apple Pay

Interactive One Taps Former Ebony Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Kierna Mayo, as New Senior Vice President of Content and Brands

Interactive One, the definitive digital destination for African American and Millennial audiences, recently announced the hiring of Kierna Mayo as the new Senior Vice President of Content and Brands, effective June 27.

TD Economics: American economy to grow by 1.9 percent in 2016 and 2.1 percent in 2017

The American economy is showing its resilience, bouncing back with gusto after a slow start to the year, according to a new report by TD Economics (www.td.com/economics), an affiliate of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®.

Robin Robinson Discusses New Appointment with CPD

Robin Robinson Set Down With The Citizen To Discuss Her New Appointment With CPD

The Africa Channel Recognizes Acts of Human Kindness

The Africa Channel (TAC) announced recently the launch of the Ubuntu Awards.

Bloom Students Recognized for Work on Sticker Design

The City of Chicago Heights Clerk’s Office partnered with Bloom High School’s Art Department for the design of the annual vehicle sticker.

Hospice Care Company Captures the History of Veterans

If you have ever had the unfortunate experience of having to place a loved one in hospice care or just the thought of what hospice represents or its meaning, you think end of life, end of story.

HCCTP Provides Graduates With a Short-Term Option At South Suburban College

This spring South Suburban College (SSC) graduated its eighth class of the Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP).

‘Triple Play’ Platform Keeps Kids in Shape

According to the Healthy Chicago report produced by the City of Chicago in 2011, childhood obesity has more than tripled over the past three decades in the United States

V5000 product allows consumers to cut off unwanted calls

Almost nine out of ten Americans (89%) receive unwanted calls each month according to a recent survey which has also revealed the top 5 types of scams people have fallen victim to.

Youth Program Helps Turn Boys Into Men

The Youth Guidance Organization offers programs that serve more than 8,000 students in Chicago schools.

President Obama calls for common-sense steps that could reduce gun violence after deadly attack in Orlando

In a speech delivered last week following the deadly attack in Orlando, President Barack Obama called for common-sense steps that could reduce gun violence

$45,000 in Unclaimed Property Up For Auction Online

Collectible coins, gold jewelry and sterling dinnerware are some of the 11,600 unclaimed property items worth $45,000 to be auctioned online June 20-24.

We Are Charleston, A Comprehensive Account Of Last Summer’s Tragic Events At South Carolina’s Mother Emanuel Church, Now Available

We Are Charleston – a multilayered exploration of the tragic events experienced by South Carolina’s famed Mother Emanuel Church last summer – has been released through the W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson.

American Designer Don Morphy Uses Crowdfunding to Bring His Italian-made Luxury Footwear to the High Street

Don Morphy of Dallas Texas just launched a crowdfunding Kickstarter campaign aimed at making their luxury, Italian-manufactured range of shoes and boots accessible to fashion conscious trendsetters around the world

“Gone But Not Forgotten: A Tribute to Jazz Greats”

In Honor of Father's Day and Black Music Month, SSJC and DuSable Museum has joined forces to bring you a evening you don't want to miss!!

Film tells story of Jewish Partnership with African American Communities

The Anti-Defamation League and the Chicago Urban League joined together recently and hosted a special community fundraiser screening of the 2015 documentary film entitled, “Rosenwald: The Remarkable Story of a Jewish Partnership with the African American Communities.”

Deneen Elementary teacher raises funds to get help with school supplies

All in the name of science! Rachael Copelin, a science teacher at Deneen School of Excellence is trying to raise funds for her students to enhance their learning experience. It’s no secret that many Chicago Public Schools are low on resources especially those in low-income communities. The number of low income students that attend Deneen Elementary is 97.3%.