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AquaX event happening this weekend, Saturday September 1st at 31st Street Harbor.  Make plans to attend visit www.plaquax.com

AquaX event happening this weekend, Saturday September 1st at 31st Street Harbor. Make plans to attend visit www.plaquax.com

Published on August 29, 2018

 President Obama's drop-by of an Obama Foundation meeting to thank community members for their support of the Obama Presidential Center. At the meeting, Obama Foundation CEO David Simas and Chief Engagement Officer Michael Strautmanis thanked community members for their strong support of the Center, updated neighborhood groups and others in the community about next steps in the city and federal review processes of the design, and shared information about Obama Foundation programming initiatives.
photos courtesy of the Obama Foundation

President Obama's drop-by of an Obama Foundation meeting to thank community members for their support of the Obama Presidential Center. At the meeting, Obama Foundation …

Published on August 29, 2018

CFC founder Larry Huggins, Patrick Peasant, assistant athletic director of the Golden Bears of Miles College, Andre' Pattillo, director of athletics at Morehouse College, and CFC founder Everett Rand.

CFC founder Larry Huggins, Patrick Peasant, assistant athletic director of the Golden Bears of Miles College, Andre' Pattillo, director of athletics at Morehouse College, and …

Published on August 29, 2018

Mather's More Than A Cafe manager Beedie Jones, director Chuck Freilich photo credit Linda Hondras

Mather's More Than A Cafe manager Beedie Jones, director Chuck Freilich photo credit Linda Hondras

Published on August 29, 2018

Hearst magazines recently announced a licensing agreement with Gina Concepts, a subsidiary of Gina Group, to develop its first Cosmopolitan-branded cosmetic bags and accessories line.

Hearst magazines recently announced a licensing agreement with Gina Concepts, a subsidiary of Gina Group, to develop its first Cosmopolitan-branded cosmetic bags and accessories line.

Published on August 29, 2018

The Chesterfield Community Council will host their 14th Annual Silas Purnell College Expo at the Tuley Park Field House, near the corner of E. 90th St. and King Dr., on Sept. 8. The free event was created to expose students to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) nationwide as well as universities throughout Illinois. Photo Credit: Chesterfield Community Council

The Chesterfield Community Council will host their 14th Annual Silas Purnell College Expo at the Tuley Park Field House, near the corner of E. 90th …

Published on August 29, 2018

I Project is an activism through arts initiative, rooted in Intersectionality theory, aiming to create equitable societies, according to The I Project Website. Photo Credit: The I Project

I Project is an activism through arts initiative, rooted in Intersectionality theory, aiming to create equitable societies, according to The I Project Website. Photo Credit: …

Published on August 29, 2018

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Wyvern Security - Duchess of Cybersecurity ®

Published on August 29, 2018

Career Coach, Success Mentor, and Speaker, Lakrisha Davis (pictured), recently visited the Chicago Citizen Newspaper to talk about her work and to share some of her tips and tricks for making a career transition. Photo Credit: PosePic Studio/Jasmine Smith

Career Coach, Success Mentor, and Speaker, Lakrisha Davis (pictured), recently visited the Chicago Citizen Newspaper to talk about her work and to share some of …

Published on August 29, 2018

Congressman Danny Davis in collaboration with the Austin Peoples Actions Center and the Chicago Park District recently held the fi rst Technology in the Park event at Columbus Park, 5801 W. Jackson Blvd., where students and adults learned about coding, robotics, cellphone repair, music and video production, and technology career paths. Photo Credit: Provided by the Office of Congressman Danny Davis.

Congressman Danny Davis in collaboration with the Austin Peoples Actions Center and the Chicago Park District recently held the fi rst Technology in the Park …

Published on August 29, 2018

Bishop Reginald Jackson, President, Bishops Council of the African Methodist Episcopal Church

Bishop Reginald Jackson, President, Bishops Council of the African Methodist Episcopal Church

Published on August 29, 2018

That University of Chicago’s Community Programs Accelerator is currently accepting applications for this years program cycle. The initiative supports non-profit organizations that are based in, or serve, Chicago’s Douglas, Grand Boulevard, Greater Grand Crossing, Hyde Park, Kenwood, Oakland, South Shore, Washington Park, and Woodlawn neighborhoods. Photo Credit: Provided by the University of Chicago’s Office of Civic Engagement

That University of Chicago’s Community Programs Accelerator is currently accepting applications for this years program cycle. The initiative supports non-profit organizations that are based in, …

Published on August 29, 2018

Dee Alexander

Dee Alexander

Published on August 29, 2018

Nancy Wilson

Nancy Wilson

Published on August 29, 2018

Residents of the Indian Trail Apartments, located on 221 E. 121st St. in West Pullman, recently held a press conference in front of the building to speak about their concerns and alleged declining living conditions in the building. Photo Credit: Katherine Newman

Residents of the Indian Trail Apartments, located on 221 E. 121st St. in West Pullman, recently held a press conference in front of the building …

Published on August 29, 2018

A ribbon cutting ceremony was recently held to officially open Bloom Trail High School’s new and improved Sarff Field (pictured). During the summer construction, a new eye-catching blue synthetic turf was installed on the football field, the track was resurfaced, and the track event areas, including the high jump, long jump, triple jump, shot put and discus areas, were all upgraded. Photo Credit: Joe Reda

A ribbon cutting ceremony was recently held to officially open Bloom Trail High School’s new and improved Sarff Field (pictured). During the summer construction, a …

Published on August 29, 2018

Rashard Johnson

Rashard Johnson

Published on August 29, 2018

A recent vote by the South Suburban College(SSC) Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Dr. Lynette Stokes (pictured), the current Vice President of Academic Services at SSC, as the next college president. She will assume her role as the first woman President is SSC’s history on October 1. Photo Credit: Provided by South Suburban College

A recent vote by the South Suburban College(SSC) Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Dr. Lynette Stokes (pictured), the current Vice President of Academic Services at …

Published on August 29, 2018

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