Urban Prep Academy Founder/CEO/President Tim King spoke before the Chicago Board of Education at Chicago Public School headquarters, 42 W. Madison Ave.in Chicago, urging the Board to consider renewing all three of Urban Prep's charters.

Urban Prep Academy Founder/CEO/President Tim King spoke before the Chicago Board of Education at Chicago Public School headquarters, 42 W. Madison Ave.in Chicago, urging the …

Published on June 3, 2015
L-R Urban Prep Academy students Ronald Weaver, III; Jesse Olalusi, and Chandler Harrington joined Urban Prep Academy CEO/President/Founder Tim King (center) as he lobbied to renew the charters for Urban Prep Academy during a Chicago Board of Education meeting at Chicago Public School headquarters, 42 W. Madison Ave. in Chicago.

L-R Urban Prep Academy students Ronald Weaver, III; Jesse Olalusi, and Chandler Harrington joined Urban Prep Academy CEO/President/Founder Tim King (center) as he lobbied to …

Published on June 3, 2015
Richton Park Mayor, Richard Reinbold

Richton Park Mayor, Richard Reinbold

Published on June 3, 2015
U.S. Congresswoman, Robin Kelly (Dist.-2nd)

U.S. Congresswoman, Robin Kelly (Dist.-2nd)

Published on June 3, 2015
The Black Mall's founder and operator, Cassiopeia Sledge, is coordinating this year's Juneteenth celebration and believes that it should be every bit as important to African Americans as the 4th of July. Juneteenth stands for June 19, 1865 and is recognized as the day that African Americans were officially free throughout the entire United States, two years after Abraham Lincoln delivered his Emancipation Proclamation speech on Jan. 1, 1863.

The Black Mall's founder and operator, Cassiopeia Sledge, is coordinating this year's Juneteenth celebration and believes that it should be every bit as important to …

Published on June 3, 2015

Published on June 3, 2015
The African Development Bank says over two thirds of Zimbabweans are employed in the informal sector including clothing street vendors.

The African Development Bank says over two thirds of Zimbabweans are employed in the informal sector including clothing street vendors.

Published on June 3, 2015
Zimbabweans are turning their cars into makeshift second-hand clothing and shoe stores, using parking lots, shopping malls and open spaces in low and middle-income suburbs.

Zimbabweans are turning their cars into makeshift second-hand clothing and shoe stores, using parking lots, shopping malls and open spaces in low and middle-income suburbs.

Published on June 3, 2015
Vendors display their wares on their vehicles.

Vendors display their wares on their vehicles.

Published on June 3, 2015
Ann Ward does double musical duty during the Women of the Associate for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) concert.

Ann Ward does double musical duty during the Women of the Associate for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) concert.

Published on June 3, 2015
Rita Warford, of the Women of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) takes center stage Friday night at the DuSable Museum during a concert that celebrates the group’s 50th year anniversary. Back row L-R, Coco Elysses on congos, Shanta Nurullas plays sistar while Sherry Scott (seated), uses her voice as a musical instrument.

Rita Warford, of the Women of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) takes center stage Friday night at the DuSable Museum during …

Published on June 3, 2015
Millionaire businessman, Willie Wilson is running for president. If elected he promises to forgive all student loan debt.

Millionaire businessman, Willie Wilson is running for president. If elected he promises to forgive all student loan debt.

Published on June 3, 2015
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Criminal Division of the Northern District of Illinois Lori Lightford has been appointed by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to Chair of the Chicago Police Board.

Former Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Criminal Division of the Northern District of Illinois Lori Lightford has been appointed by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to …

Published on June 3, 2015
Terry Hardy World of Soul Motorcycle Community founder and president.

Terry Hardy World of Soul Motorcycle Community founder and president.

Published on June 3, 2015
Terry Hardy World of Soul Motorcycle Community founder and president.

Terry Hardy World of Soul Motorcycle Community founder and president.

Published on June 3, 2015
Terry Hardy World of Soul Motorcycle Community founder and president.

Terry Hardy World of Soul Motorcycle Community founder and president.

Published on June 3, 2015
World of Soul Motorcycle Community founder and president Terry Hardy first fell in love with motorcycles after riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle. World of Soul Motorcycle Community is an inclusive motorcyclist association that connects urban motorcyclists to commercial and non-for-profit entities.

World of Soul Motorcycle Community founder and president Terry Hardy first fell in love with motorcycles after riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle. World of Soul …

Published on June 3, 2015
Former Chicago Public Schools Chief, Barbara Byrd Bennett resigns amid federal probe into questionable $20.5 million no-bid contract the Chicago Board of Education awarded to Bennett’s former employer.

Former Chicago Public Schools Chief, Barbara Byrd Bennett resigns amid federal probe into questionable $20.5 million no-bid contract the Chicago Board of Education awarded to …

Published on June 3, 2015