The president, who faces re-election in November, touched on small business, education and foreclosure during his recent State of the Union address.

The president, who faces re-election in November, touched on small business, education and foreclosure during his recent State of the Union address.

Published on February 8, 2012
Cornelius began his media career as an announcer at WVON. He then began to develop a pilot for a music show at WCIU-TV. In 1970, Soul Train hit the airwaves and a few years later the show gained national syndication and moved to Los Angeles. (Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn)

Cornelius began his media career as an announcer at WVON. He then began to develop a pilot for a music show at WCIU-TV. In 1970, …

Published on February 8, 2012
Don Cornelius, creator of the Soul Train television show was the quintessential Dean of Entertainment, the epitome of pure genius. (Photo by Jerome Photography)

Don Cornelius, creator of the Soul Train television show was the quintessential Dean of Entertainment, the epitome of pure genius. (Photo by Jerome Photography)

Published on February 8, 2012
At a special press conference on Jan. 31, U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson, announced that a study will be conducted as part of the first step in seeking National Park status for the Pullman community. The press conference was held in Pullman Park, a historic area in the country's labor and civil rights movement. Photo by Rhonda Gillespie

At a special press conference on Jan. 31, U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson, announced that a study will be conducted as part of the first step …

Published on February 8, 2012