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John Johnsons daughter and JPC Chairman Linda Johnson-Rice told the Chicago Citizen that the issuance of the stamp coinciding with the kickoff of Black History Month was no coincidence  or small feat.  She also stated that she wanted the dedication to motivate youth. (Photo by Jerome Photography)

John Johnsons daughter and JPC Chairman Linda Johnson-Rice told the Chicago Citizen that the issuance of the stamp coinciding with the kickoff of Black History …

Published on February 9, 2012

Dignitaries gather around the USPS commemorative stamp featuring the late John Johnson. (L to R) Mayor Rahm Emanuel; former Mayor Richard M. Daley; Desiree Rogers, CEO, Johnson Publishing Company; Linda Johnson Rice, JPC Chairman; Anthony Vaughn, USPS Chicago Senior Plant Manager; Congressmen Danny Davis, 7th Dist.; Bobby Rush, 1st Dist.; and Jesse Jackson, Jr., 2nd Dist.     (Photo by Jerome Photography)

Dignitaries gather around the USPS commemorative stamp featuring the late John Johnson. (L to R) Mayor Rahm Emanuel; former Mayor Richard M. Daley; Desiree Rogers, …

Published on February 9, 2012

The Bronzeville community celebrated the grand opening of the Urban Partnership Bank branch at 35th Street and South Michigan. Among the many community leaders and friends attending the celebration included Congressman Bobby Rush; Leonard McGee, GAP Community Organization; Rev. E.R. Williams Jr., South Park Baptist Church; Dr. Carol Adams, President & CEO DuSable Museum; Marcel Bright, Chief of Staff for Alderman Pat Dowell; Father Paul Novak, President of De La Salle High School; Timuel Black, historian; and Ken Dunkin, State Rep., 5th District.  (Photo Courtesy: Urban Partnership Bank)

The Bronzeville community celebrated the grand opening of the Urban Partnership Bank branch at 35th Street and South Michigan. Among the many community leaders and …

Published on February 9, 2012

Lonnie Johnson

Lonnie Johnson

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Madame CJ Walker

Madame CJ Walker

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Garrett A.  Morgan

Garrett A. Morgan

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Dr. Charles R. Drew

Dr. Charles R. Drew

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Maya Angelou smiles during an interview with the Associated Press Tuesday, March 4, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Maya Angelou smiles during an interview with the Associated Press Tuesday, March 4, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Published on February 9, 2012

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