A photo of the main entrance of Walter H. Dyett High School for the Arts in Washington Park taken in 2015.

A photo of the main entrance of Walter H. Dyett High School for the Arts in Washington Park taken in 2015.

Published on April 12, 2017
In downtown Chicago, hundreds rallied at Federal Plaza to honor Dr. King’s legacy and to send a clear message that they’re still fighting for the dream--$15 for Illinois and an end to racism. They also mounted protests over what they called, “Governor Rauner and President Trump’s, anti worker and anti-union policies.”

In downtown Chicago, hundreds rallied at Federal Plaza to honor Dr. King’s legacy and to send a clear message that they’re still fighting for the …

Published on April 12, 2017
Awe Sanjuan

Awe Sanjuan

Published on April 12, 2017
Eugene Taylor has been golfing since 1973. Taylor says he can’t believe that he is still alive to witness the beginning stages of the first Black presidential library on the south side of Chicago in Jackson Park. Photo by Christopher Shuttlesworth

Eugene Taylor has been golfing since 1973. Taylor says he can’t believe that he is still alive to witness the beginning stages of the first …

Published on April 12, 2017
Urban L.O.V.E Community Development Corp. has been serving the Chatham community for 10 years by dedicating its time to giving back to students who want to succeed. Pictured (left) is Saundra Roberts/Organizer and (right) is Fannie Cawley/ Evangelist of New Life Believer’s Church.

Urban L.O.V.E Community Development Corp. has been serving the Chatham community for 10 years by dedicating its time to giving back to students who want …

Published on April 12, 2017

Published on April 12, 2017
Chicago native and former Quentis Bernard Garth (QBG) Foundation Scholarship recipient, Tenisha Taylor Bell awards South Shore International College Preparatory Academy senior and student-athlete DeShawn Thomas with The Ezekiel Taylor Scholarship of $1,982, which represents the year Bell’s father died on the Southside of Chicago.

Chicago native and former Quentis Bernard Garth (QBG) Foundation Scholarship recipient, Tenisha Taylor Bell awards South Shore International College Preparatory Academy senior and student-athlete DeShawn …

Published on April 12, 2017