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My brother’s keepers

Data shows that boys and young men of color, regardless of socio-economic background, are disproportionately at risk throughout the journey from their youngest years to college and career.

Senior ComEd Executive Elected as First Vice Chairman of the American Association of Blacks in Energy

ComEd’s senior vice president of Strategy and Administration, Kevin Brookins was recently elected to serve as first vice chairman of the board of directors of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE).

UNITED FIDELITY BANK TO REOPEN LOBBY OF HALSTED BRANCH

United Fidelity Bank Plans Reopening Celebration For Friday, July 1, 2016

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).

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.