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Camilla Williams 1936. Photo: Carl Van Vechten

Camilla Williams 1936. Photo: Carl Van Vechten

Published on February 7, 2012

The Obama administration also is seeking several major new tax breaks for small businesses that add jobs or increase wages in 2012.

The Obama administration also is seeking several major new tax breaks for small businesses that add jobs or increase wages in 2012.

Published on February 7, 2012

Broadcast legend Merri Dee is among several individuals being honored by Fifth Third Bank for Black History Month.

Broadcast legend Merri Dee is among several individuals being honored by Fifth Third Bank for Black History Month.

Published on February 7, 2012

HIV/AIDS activist Rae Lewis Thornton is also a licensed minister. She received a master's degree in divinity from McCormick Theological Seminary in 2003. She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. (Photo Courtesy of Rae Lewis Thornton)

HIV/AIDS activist Rae Lewis Thornton is also a licensed minister. She received a master's degree in divinity from McCormick Theological Seminary in 2003. She is …

Published on February 7, 2012

Lynette Grayson gave a stirring account of her life prior to receiving help from the Life Development Center. (Photo by Thelma Sardin)

Lynette Grayson gave a stirring account of her life prior to receiving help from the Life Development Center. (Photo by Thelma Sardin)

Published on February 7, 2012

Pastor Priscilla Wilder (left)  and Willie Patton (right) display their appreciation certificates from Life Development Center. Pastor Mary McClinton (center)  said the event gave her "strength" to continue God's will. (Photo by Thelma Sardin)

Pastor Priscilla Wilder (left) and Willie Patton (right) display their appreciation certificates from Life Development Center. Pastor Mary McClinton (center) said the event gave her …

Published on February 7, 2012

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jannoon028 / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Published on February 7, 2012

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Balaraman / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Published on February 7, 2012

The legendary Isley Brothers and Grammy award-winning Chrisette Michele will perform at the Chicago Theatre for a Valentine's Day concert.

The legendary Isley Brothers and Grammy award-winning Chrisette Michele will perform at the Chicago Theatre for a Valentine's Day concert.

Published on February 7, 2012

Vesta Williams

Vesta Williams

Published on February 7, 2012

Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte

Published on February 7, 2012

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