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Dr. Percy L. Julian

Dr. Percy L. Julian

Published on February 12, 2014

Dr. Percy Julian had over 100 patents to his name. He moved to Oak Park in 1950 and lived here until his death in 1975.

Dr. Percy Julian had over 100 patents to his name. He moved to Oak Park in 1950 and lived here until his death in 1975.

Published on February 12, 2014

(L-R) Supermodel Beverly Johnson, editor Constance White and actress Tracee Ellis Ross.

(L-R) Supermodel Beverly Johnson, editor Constance White and actress Tracee Ellis Ross.

Published on February 12, 2014

Sponsors say gambling expansion would provide an estimated $400 million to $1 billion a year in revenue in Illinois.

Sponsors say gambling expansion would provide an estimated $400 million to $1 billion a year in revenue in Illinois.

Published on February 12, 2014

 Proponents of gambling expansion in Illinois are continuing their efforts to make it happen as Illinois State Rep. Bob Rita (D-IL), the lead House Democrat negotiator for the legislation, announced the second of several planned public hearings on the matter with the next one scheduled for 6 p.m., Feb. 17 at the Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Drive.

Proponents of gambling expansion in Illinois are continuing their efforts to make it happen as Illinois State Rep. Bob Rita (D-IL), the lead House Democrat …

Published on February 12, 2014

"All women face the threat of heart disease. But becoming aware of symptoms and risks unique to women, as well as eating a heart-healthy diet and exercising, can help protect you." - Sabrina Akrami

"All women face the threat of heart disease. But becoming aware of symptoms and risks unique to women, as well as eating a heart-healthy diet …

Published on February 12, 2014

Heart disease symptoms in women can be different from symptoms in men. Instead of shortness of breath and pains shooting down the left side of the body, women may experience vomiting and nausea, fatigue, shortness of breath, unexplained sweating, back or jaw pain, and flu-like symptoms.

Heart disease symptoms in women can be different from symptoms in men. Instead of shortness of breath and pains shooting down the left side of …

Published on February 12, 2014

Former Chief Information Officer of City Colleges and Chicago Public Schools, Arshele Stevens, 45, is the new president of Kennedy King College, 6301 S. Halsted. Stevens, was hired into the position following a nation-wide search to fill the position.

Former Chief Information Officer of City Colleges and Chicago Public Schools, Arshele Stevens, 45, is the new president of Kennedy King College, 6301 S. Halsted. …

Published on February 12, 2014

During her time as Interim President at City Colleges since July 2013, Kennedy King's new president, Arshele Stevens implemented an embedded and mandatory tutoring program to tackle problems related to satisfactory academic progress and retention.

During her time as Interim President at City Colleges since July 2013, Kennedy King's new president, Arshele Stevens implemented an embedded and mandatory tutoring program …

Published on February 12, 2014

seX Factor panelist:(L-R): Vickie, Board Chair Community Advisory Board, Chicago House, TransLife Center; Bonn Wade, Director, TransLife Center, Chicago House; and Pamela Tassin, Program Director, Building and Nurturing Communities of Color, South Side Help Center discuss issues facing transgender individuals and their health concerns.

seX Factor panelist:(L-R): Vickie, Board Chair Community Advisory Board, Chicago House, TransLife Center; Bonn Wade, Director, TransLife Center, Chicago House; and Pamela Tassin, Program Director, …

Published on February 12, 2014

Dr. Margo Bell: "“In starting to take care of transgender patients one of the things that I had to do was self-reflect to understand why it would be important for me to take of these patients." - Dr. Margo Bell

Dr. Margo Bell: "“In starting to take care of transgender patients one of the things that I had to do was self-reflect to understand why …

Published on February 12, 2014

“I think it’s just the fact that we’re all getting together to brainstorm ways that we can better our community. I think that’s what a lot of African American leaders are trying to do, to bring the Black community together, to better our community, and I think that honors George Kent in that way.” - Cossette Hampton, University of Chicago student

“I think it’s just the fact that we’re all getting together to brainstorm ways that we can better our community. I think that’s what a …

Published on February 12, 2014

“This is a very historic moment and I’m proud of the sponsors and their effort to keep George Kent’s legacy alive." - Donna Brazile

“This is a very historic moment and I’m proud of the sponsors and their effort to keep George Kent’s legacy alive." - Donna Brazile

Published on February 12, 2014

Emmett Till

Emmett Till

Published on February 12, 2014

Author and cousin to Emmett Till, Simeon Wright, as a young boy sitting on the lap of his father, Moses Wright in 1955

Author and cousin to Emmett Till, Simeon Wright, as a young boy sitting on the lap of his father, Moses Wright in 1955

Published on February 12, 2014

Simeon Wright seen here with a picture of his book tittled Simeon's Story: An Eyewitness Acount of the Kinapping of Emmett Till.

Simeon Wright seen here with a picture of his book tittled Simeon's Story: An Eyewitness Acount of the Kinapping of Emmett Till.

Published on February 12, 2014

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