Juliana Stratton Claimed Rev. Jesse Jackson Endorsed Her. His Family Says It Never Happened.
In politics, endorsements matter – but only when they’re real. That’s why the latest episode in Illinois’ Democratic Senate primary is so troubling, and why it reflects poorly on Juliana Stratton’s campaign.
HARD ROCK CASINO NORTHERN INDIANA DONATES $15,000 TO SOJOURNER TRUTH HOUSE
On Thursday, March 5, representatives from the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana presented Sojourner Truth House with a generous $15,000 donation. The Hard Rock is a member of Sojourner Truth House’s Corporate Giving & Sponsorship Program, a new initiative that allows corporate sponsors to further the organization’s mission of community enrichment.
South Suburban College Men’s Basketball Wins Midwest Region 4B District Championship; Advances to NJCAA National Tournament
The South Suburban College Men’s Basketball team captured another milestone victory after defeating Rock Valley College 74–70 to claim the Midwest Region 4B District Championship. The victory marks the 14th Regional Championship in program history for the Bulldogs, continuing a tradition of excellence on the court.
City of Gary Announces Major Donation from Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana to Support New Gary Animal Care Facility
The City of Gary is proud to announce a significant community investment from Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. The company has committed a $500,000 contribution to support the design and construction of the City’s new Gary Animal Care facility—matching the $500,000 in ARPA funds already allocated for this critical project.
RAVINIA FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ITS MILESTONE 2026 SEASON, FEATURING THE INAUGURATION OF THE UPDATED AND REDESIGNED HUNTER PAVILION
Ravinia Festival today announced its highly anticipated 2026 season, heralding a bold new era for North America’s longest-running outdoor music festival. Running from June through September, the season highlights the ongoing renewal and enhancement of Ravinia’s historic 36-acre park, led by the opening of the updated and redesigned Hunter Pavilion, honoring Maxine M. and Thomas B. Hunter III.
Chicago Teachers Union Members Vote to Join National Day of “No School, No Work, No Shopping” on May 1st
Across the country, labor unions and community groups are drawing inspiration from successful boycotts of companies like Target who have turned their back on diversity and lent their stores to ICE agents, the successful day of truth and freedom in Minneapolis that removed the head of Border Patrol from occupying their city, Chicago’s own history of massive immigrants’ rights marches in 2006, and even further back, the Civil Rights movement that confronted Jim Crow, the organizing of A Philip Randolph and the Pullman Porters, and the general strike of enslaved Africans who broke the back of the Confederacy and ended the Civil War.
Assessor Kaegi Announces Opening of Property Tax-Saving Exemptions
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi announced today that property tax–saving exemptions applications for the current tax year are now available.
CHICAGO CHEFS AND RESTAURANTS SHOWED THEIR SUPPORT FOR REVEREND JESSE L. JACKSON
During the Celebration of Life programs for Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, a significant number of Black-owned businesses and major companies contributed to catering and beverage services. They fed many of the attendee[1] s who came out over the past two weeks in Chicago and in his home state of South Carolina to honor and pay tribute to the civil rights leader.
Exemption applications open, Assessor’s Office hosts outreach events to help homeowners receive property tax savings
In March and April, the Cook County Assessor’s Office will host more than 30 events to help homeowners save on their property taxes by applying for exemptions.
‘The Wiz’ Actor Continues Show’s Legacy
Alan Mingo, Jr., started out as a singer and was even in a boy band performing in talent shows. He fell in love with acting. Seeing the movie version of The Wiz for his first time he saw people who looked like him and sang like him on the screen. He said having that kind of representation let him know that he could have a career in theatre.
Local Civil Engineers Want To Expose More Young People To Careers In Engineering
Michael Bempah, Professional Engineer (P.E.), took a career exploration class and he discovered that he wanted to pursue a degree in civil engineering. The field combined his skills and his hobbies and the more he studied it, the more he enjoyed it. Bempah started Pinpoint Precision Engineering in 2017. Through his firm, he has worked on construction management, fiber installation and roadway design projects, with a focus on utility infrastructure, land development and transportation management.
Hirsch High School Celebrates 100 Years
Emil G. Hirsch Metropolitan High School, located at 7740 S. Ingleside, is celebrating its 100th year anniversary. The school, which is located in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood, opened in 1926. It began as a junior high school, serving students from seventh-ninth grade.
I Look Back and Wonder…
The content of this column will always let you know that I am a strong proponent of homeownership, it is the primary source of wealth in most American families. This week I’m going to provide you with some history on Black homeownership in Chicagoland.
Blueprint Capital Advisors Announces 2026 Power100
Blueprint Capital Advisors Announces Magic Johnson, Serena Williams, Gwyneth Paltrow, Shaquille O’Neal and Other Influential Leaders Named to the 2026 Power100
Stylist Creates Luxury Eyewear Brand
Fashion has been Timothy Hawkins’ thing since he was a kid. It has been embedded in him since he was a child. He remembered being younger and wanting an Armani suit because fashion stylist June Ambrose put Jay-Z in one for an album cover. He credits his mother, a native New Yorker from Brooklyn with his love of fashion.
Young Philanthropist Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary
Jahkil Jackson founded Project I Am as a way to provide necessary items to people in need. He started the organization when he was eight years old after feeling compelled to do something while he was visiting the homeless when he was five. He began packing and distributing blessing bags, filled with hygiene and care items, to people experiencing homelessness.
NATION'S LARGEST OUTDOOR DELTA MUSIC AND CULTURE GALLERY OPENS
n the final Friday of Black History Month's centennial year, Pine Bluff unveiled the Delta Rhythm & Bayous Blues & Wellness Plaza—the nation's largest outdoor gallery dedicated to Delta music and culture—before a gathering of blues royalty that spanned four generations. Southern-soul blues legend Karen Wolfe ("The Queen of Soul Blues") headlined an assembly of masters including Blues Hall of Fame inductee Jerry "Boogie" McCain, Sonny Payne Blues Excellence Award-winner Manis "Detroit Johnny" Johnson, and blues guitarist-vocalist Joe Pitts. The February 27, 2026 ceremony also honored the legacies of blues pioneers no longer living, with Mary Bohlar representing her father, the late Chicago blues icon James Lacey "Tail Dragger" Jones, and additional family members ensuring their loved ones' contributions to America's musical heritage would be permanently celebrated in the Arkansas Delta where the blues was born."
Tanishq Dazzles On the Runway with Bold Jewelry at New York Fashion Week Fall 2026 in Collaboration with Bibhu Mohapatra
Tanishq, a leading global jewelry brand, returned to New York Fashion Week in continued collaboration with designer Bibhu Mohapatra, marking the third time these two iconic global brands have come together to celebrate India's artistic legacy on this prestigious platform. A partnership that is steadily redefining the role of jewelry on the American runway.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK BOOKSTORES (NAB2) RELEASES INAUGURAL STATE OF THE BLACK BOOKSTORE REPORT AND NATIONAL DIRECTORY
The National Association of Black Bookstores (NAB2) released its inaugural State of the Black Bookstore Report alongside the launch of the National Black-Owned Bookstore Directory, marking the first comprehensive, data-driven snapshot of Black-owned bookstores nationwide.
