The DuSable Museum of African American History has a new President and CEO. The board of trustees has selected Perri L. Irmer, an attorney, architect, public policy advocate and facilities management professional with a broad range of experience in executive management, construction and fundraising.
Kyle Jean-Baptiste, the first African-American and youngest person to ever play the role of Jean Valjean in “Les Misérables” on Broadway has died after falling from a fire escape, according to a show spokesman. He was 21.
New hair care brand “by made beautiful” offers hair care for all textures. The brand's no sulfates and no parabens product lines infuse pure, natural ingredients with love and courage. “by made beautiful” allows women to feel confident about their hair health and brings out inner beauty.
(Family Features) Just like many products, when it comes to purchasing new light bulbs, nothing beats the in-store experience. Seeing the difference in lighting has a stronger impact than online reviews from other consumers or experts.
By: Norman Parish - September 11, 2015 noon
Last month, thousands of Chicagoans lined South Side streets for the Bud Billiken Parade – a back to school celebration.
By: Evan F. Moore - September 9, 2015 3:19 p.m.
ValuSolutions, Inc., a human resources management and consulting and recruitment firm is sponsoring the 4th Annual South Suburban Cook County Job Fair today from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Lan-Oak Park District’s Eisenshower Center at 2550 E. 178th Street, Lansing, IL. An estimated 500 job seekers are expected to attend.
By: Evan F. Moore - September 9, 2015 3:06 p.m.
Chicago Police (CPD) have arrested and charged a Fuller Park man responsible for running a dog-fighting operation out of his residence last week.
By: Norman Parish - September 9, 2015 2:16 p.m.
Track and field athlete Shamier Little was up against a wall.
At last month’s World Track and Field Championships in Beijing, China, she drew the most inside lane for her race --- the lane most sprinters hate. And her time was the one of slowest to qualify for the 400 meter hurdle race final. But when the gun blasted, Little ran like a champion. By the time the race was over, she earned a place on the medal stand as a silver medalist.
By: Evan F. Moore - September 9, 2015 1:59 p.m.
The digitally scrolling sign outside of the Beverly Unitarian Church, located at 10244 S. Longwood Dr., in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, sometimes reads, “Black Lives Matter.” According to the church’s Facebook fan page, the sign was a part of a series of signs to engage the community to think about the world around them.
By: Norman Parish - September 9, 2015 1:04 p.m.
At least twice a month, Felise McGee says he enjoys his favorite form of exercise: stepping.
By: Evan F. Moore - September 9, 2015 12:44 p.m.
Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) held a news conference last week at Argosy University in downtown Chicago to warn college bound students about unsavory practices of many for-profit schools. He also called on the U.S. Department of Education to use its full authority to end abusive practices and improve student outcomes.
By: Norman Parish - September 9, 2015 12:37 p.m.
The Chatham Business Association (CBA) is hosting its annual golf outing Sept. 24 at the Harborside International Golf Center.
By: Norman Parish - September 9, 2015 12:31 p.m.
Call it the month of the outsider.
That is the explanation that NBC News’ commentator Chuck Todd and other political analysts provide on why Dr. Ben Carson is topping an Iowa political poll along with businessman Donald Trump in the Republican Party’s presidential race.
By: Norman Parish - September 9, 2015 12:24 p.m.
It was supposed to be a one and a half hour public meeting discussing the mayor’s budget for Chicago.
Visiting residents on tidy porch stoops and sampling the fried chicken at a corner restaurant, President Barack Obama held out the people of New Orleans last month as an extraordinary example of renewal and resilience 10 years after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.
By: Norman Parish - September 4, 2015 noon
Portions of a life-sized wooden slave ship, a jacket belonging to the late activist Fred Hampton, of the Black Panther Party, and video of President Barack Obama’s victory speech at Grant Park in downtown Chicago.
Teyonah Parris‘ character, Missy, undergoes an emotionallyTeyonah Parris‘ character, Missy, undergoes an emotionally charged transition in the second season of Starz’s “Survivor’s Remorse.” charged transition in the second season of Starz’s “Survivor’s Remorse.”
By: Evan F. Moore - September 2, 2015 4:52 p.m.
The heartbreaking and senseless violence that has been occurring in Chicago for decades has galvanized a group of former Chicago public league basketball players and has inspired them to put aside old school rivalries.
A judge overturned Terrence Howard’s divorce settlement with his second wife last Monday, finding the actor was coerced into signing the settlement by her threats to leak private details.
By: Norman Parish - September 2, 2015 4:08 p.m.
Racial issues were front and center in America in 1915. The controversial film, “The Birth of the Nation,” which portrayed all blacks as unintelligent and black men as sexually aggressive towards white women was released. And more than 50 African-Americans were lynched. Before the year was out, the Ku Klux Klan was reborn in Stone Mountain, Ga.
