Glennita Williams, 15, holding her King Legacy Award given to her Monday by the South Suburban Concerned Clergy Inc. for her volunteerism. (Photo by Rhonda Gillespie)

Glennita Williams, 15, holding her King Legacy Award given to her Monday by the South Suburban Concerned Clergy Inc. for her volunteerism. (Photo by Rhonda …

Published on January 18, 2012
Kimberly McCullough, external affairs director for AT&T Illinois (left), State Rep. Esther Golar (D-Chicago) (center), and Diane Williams, president and CEO of Safer Foundation pose for a group photo at the check presentation. (Photo Credit: Safer Foundation)

Kimberly McCullough, external affairs director for AT&T Illinois (left), State Rep. Esther Golar (D-Chicago) (center), and Diane Williams, president and CEO of Safer Foundation pose …

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(L to R) State Rep. Derrick Smith,Kimberly McCullough, external affairs director for AT&T Illinois , Diane Williams, president and CEO of Safer Foundation, State Rep. Esther Golar, and State Rep. La Shawn Ford were present for the check presentation at Safer Foundations Crossroads Adult Transition Center, 3210 W. Arthington. (Photo Credit: Safer Foundation)

(L to R) State Rep. Derrick Smith,Kimberly McCullough, external affairs director for AT&T Illinois , Diane Williams, president and CEO of Safer Foundation, State Rep. …

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Edric L. Calahan, vice president of marketing at Calahan Funeral Home served as keynote speaker.(Photo by Thelma Sardin)

Edric L. Calahan, vice president of marketing at Calahan Funeral Home served as keynote speaker.(Photo by Thelma Sardin)

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Doris J. Jones (left), New Communities program director at Teamwork Englewood was honored with the 2012 King Humanitarian Service Award. (Photo by Thelma Sardin)

Doris J. Jones (left), New Communities program director at Teamwork Englewood was honored with the 2012 King Humanitarian Service Award. (Photo by Thelma Sardin)

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State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, left, state Sen. Matt Murphy, right, and state Rep. Monique Davis, second from right, listen to experts on education, health and economics during the Jan. 10 hearing of the African American Disparities Commission. It was the first of several hearings the commission plans to hold before reporting its findings Dec. 2013. (Photo by Rhonda Gillespie)

State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, left, state Sen. Matt Murphy, right, and state Rep. Monique Davis, second from right, listen to experts on education, …

Published on January 18, 2012
Chicago Cubs players and staff visited Perspectives Math and Science Academy on Jan 11. (Photo by Thelma Sardin)

Chicago Cubs players and staff visited Perspectives Math and Science Academy on Jan 11. (Photo by Thelma Sardin)

Published on January 18, 2012
According to Bailey, volunteering is important in the Black community because it helps keep young people out of trouble. (Photo Courtesy of Yolanda Bailey)

According to Bailey, volunteering is important in the Black community because it helps keep young people out of trouble. (Photo Courtesy of Yolanda Bailey)

Published on January 18, 2012
Im here not because I need your help, but because the country needs your help, President Barack Obama said in Chicago Jan. 11. The change we believed in, we knew it wouldnt come easy and we knew it wouldnt come quickly. (Photo by Rhonda Gillespie)

Im here not because I need your help, but because the country needs your help, President Barack Obama said in Chicago Jan. 11. The change …

Published on January 18, 2012