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Melvin King began his passion as an artist at ten years old. King said one of the significant ways that people are intrigued and blessed by his artwork is through his paintings of church scenes and religious organizations. Some of his early influencers were White artists such as Clifford Lee, Pablo Picasso, Paul Kee and more. Photo Courtesy of Melvin King

Melvin King began his passion as an artist at ten years old. King said one of the significant ways that people are intrigued and blessed …

Published on April 26, 2017

Alexis and Kayla Cain.

Alexis and Kayla Cain.

Published on April 26, 2017

Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, (D-D.C.), has led the push for a new GAO report on federal advertising. In this photo, Norton speaks outside of the U.S. Capitol during a joint press conference between NNPA and NAHP in March 2016. (Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA)

Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, (D-D.C.), has led the push for a new GAO report on federal advertising. In this photo, Norton speaks outside of the …

Published on April 26, 2017

Creative Director Jeremy Scott combines pop culture with design in new tasty collection.

Creative Director Jeremy Scott combines pop culture with design in new tasty collection.

Published on April 26, 2017

“Queen Sugar,” the critically acclaimed drama series from Academy award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay (“13th,” “Selma”), executive producer Oprah Winfrey and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, returns for its second season.

“Queen Sugar,” the critically acclaimed drama series from Academy award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay (“13th,” “Selma”), executive producer Oprah Winfrey and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, returns …

Published on April 26, 2017

Frederick C. Robie House, (Frank Lloyd Wright, 1908-10), Chicago. Photo credit: Courtesy of Frank Lloyd Wright Trust. Photographer: Tim Long

Frederick C. Robie House, (Frank Lloyd Wright, 1908-10), Chicago. Photo credit: Courtesy of Frank Lloyd Wright Trust. Photographer: Tim Long

Published on April 26, 2017

LaTara Ward, who is a 2016 recipient of Advocate’s Healthcare Workforce Collaborative, helps care for patient Kelsey Sopchyk, who is Advocate’s Public Affairs Coordinator Photo Courtesy of Kelsey Sopchyk

LaTara Ward, who is a 2016 recipient of Advocate’s Healthcare Workforce Collaborative, helps care for patient Kelsey Sopchyk, who is Advocate’s Public Affairs Coordinator Photo …

Published on April 26, 2017

Ms. Boss-French with pulmonologist Sana Quddus, MD.

Ms. Boss-French with pulmonologist Sana Quddus, MD.

Published on April 26, 2017

Pictured center, Sheila Chalmers-Currin, who served as a Village trustee for eight years, has now been elected as the first female African American Village President in Matteson, Illinois. Chalmers-Currin, who has lived in Matteson for over 30 years, said she doesn’t consider herself a politician but a community advocate who values the voice of the people. Photo Courtesy of Sheila Chalmers-Currin

Pictured center, Sheila Chalmers-Currin, who served as a Village trustee for eight years, has now been elected as the first female African American Village President …

Published on April 26, 2017

Rep. LaShawn Ford

Rep. LaShawn Ford

Published on April 26, 2017

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