The cast/co-devisers of A Blue Island in the Red Sea includes (from left) Sean Patrick Leonard, Sam Campbell III, Pearl Paramadilok, Dana N. Anderson, P. Tyler Nielsen, Shannon Leigh Webber, Marcus D. Moore, Uday Joshi (kneeling), Andrew Rios and Esme Perez (kneeling).

The cast/co-devisers of A Blue Island in the Red Sea includes (from left) Sean Patrick Leonard, Sam Campbell III, Pearl Paramadilok, Dana N. Anderson, P. …

Published on April 11, 2018
Golden Apple recently named 10 outstanding Pre-K to third-grade teachers who would receive Awards for Excellence in Teaching this year. South Shore Fine Arts Academy’s very own Heather Duncan is one of this year’s award recipients for her work as a Pre-K teacher. Photo: Provided by Heather Duncan

Golden Apple recently named 10 outstanding Pre-K to third-grade teachers who would receive Awards for Excellence in Teaching this year. South Shore Fine Arts Academy’s …

Published on April 11, 2018
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

Published on April 11, 2018

Published on April 11, 2018
Bertina Power (left), the voice of EmPower Hour, a talk show that she hosts and produces, is preparing to MC the upcoming Women Who ROCK Awards Gala happening on May 6.

Bertina Power (left), the voice of EmPower Hour, a talk show that she hosts and produces, is preparing to MC the upcoming Women Who ROCK …

Published on April 11, 2018
Timuel Black recently spoke at the Rockefeller Memorial Chapel in honor of the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. Black worked closely with King during the civil rights movement and was instrumental in orchestrating King’s first Chicago appearance in April of 1956 where he gave a moving speech at the same venue. Photo: Katherine Newman

Timuel Black recently spoke at the Rockefeller Memorial Chapel in honor of the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. Black worked closely …

Published on April 11, 2018
Students and community members join City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado to discuss the new fair, affordable tuition proposal that was recently approved by the City Colleges of Chicago Board of Trustees.

Students and community members join City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado to discuss the new fair, affordable tuition proposal that was recently approved by …

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Prairie State College (PSC) welcomed University of Illinois Chicago Transfer Assistance Center Associate Director Patricia Francey (center) to campus to speak with academic advisors and administrators about the many benefits of the Transfer Agreement Guarantee program. Welcoming her to the college were PSC Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty Dr. Marie Hansel (left) and PSC Vice President of Student Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness Gregory Thomas (right).

Prairie State College (PSC) welcomed University of Illinois Chicago Transfer Assistance Center Associate Director Patricia Francey (center) to campus to speak with academic advisors and …

Published on April 11, 2018
NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson (at podium) talks about the NAACP’s lawsuit against President Donald Trump, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and the U.S. Census Bureau over management of the 2020 Census, during a recent press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Elizabeth Johnson, (left) a resident of Prince George’s County and Rushern Baker, the county executive for Prince George’s County also delivered remarks. Photo: Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA

NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson (at podium) talks about the NAACP’s lawsuit against President Donald Trump, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and the U.S. …

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On April 20, Chrishon Lampley (pictured) will be hosting a tasting event at the South Loop Mariano’s for Love Cork Screw wine, a private label wine company that she owns. The event will showcase the five varietals of red and white wine that the company produces. Photo: Provided by Chrishon Lampley

On April 20, Chrishon Lampley (pictured) will be hosting a tasting event at the South Loop Mariano’s for Love Cork Screw wine, a private label …

Published on April 11, 2018
Babette Peyton has already won 105 medals over the last five and a half years and has competed across the country and began to travel the world. Peyton is actively training to compete for a spot at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo.

Babette Peyton has already won 105 medals over the last five and a half years and has competed across the country and began to travel …

Published on April 11, 2018