Village of Dolton Mayor, Riley Rogers (pictured) got his blood pressure checked at the recent Community Wellness Day in Dolton where residents received free health screenings, one-on-one pharmacy consultations, and participated in wellness activities. Photo Credit: Edward Steave/Village of Dolton

Village of Dolton Mayor, Riley Rogers (pictured) got his blood pressure checked at the recent Community Wellness Day in Dolton where residents received free health …

Published on February 21, 2018
Photo Caption 4: Vincent Hale, member of the Black McDonald's Operators Associations, said, “it’s great to see that we can have such a positive impact on the kids at such a young age.” Photo Credit: Christopher Shuttlesworth

Photo Caption 4: Vincent Hale, member of the Black McDonald's Operators Associations, said, “it’s great to see that we can have such a positive impact …

Published on February 21, 2018
Chicago native Thomas J. Burrell, the founder of Burrell Communications, is known for his revolutionary contributions to television advertising. His ideas forever changed the way that blacks were represented in marketing campaigns and how they were reached through major advertising campaigns.

Chicago native Thomas J. Burrell, the founder of Burrell Communications, is known for his revolutionary contributions to television advertising. His ideas forever changed the way …

Published on February 21, 2018
For nearly a century, Bronzeville has been regarded as the Black Metropolis of Chicago. Several development projects are currently underway in the neighborhood. Third Ward Alderman, Pat Dowell says the projects are focused on preserving and amplifying accomplishments of past and present residents. Photo Credit: Yusuke Kawasaki

For nearly a century, Bronzeville has been regarded as the Black Metropolis of Chicago. Several development projects are currently underway in the neighborhood. Third Ward …

Published on February 21, 2018
Fourth Ward Alderman, Sophia King, recently hosted a community meeting to discuss the plans and concerns for the conversion of the former Shiloh Baptist Church building, located at 4840 S. Dorchester in Kenwood, to be converted into hi-end housing units. Photo Credit: Katherine Newman

Fourth Ward Alderman, Sophia King, recently hosted a community meeting to discuss the plans and concerns for the conversion of the former Shiloh Baptist Church …

Published on February 21, 2018
Chicago Black Women in Tech in collaboration with The Impact Alliance (TIA) will present a workshop entitled “Am I My Sister’s Keeper in the Workplace,” which will explore the positive and negative interactions between professional women on Mar.7 at Northwestern School of Law (375 E. Chicago Ave, Room RB 140). Photo Credit: Kikomo.p Imagery

Chicago Black Women in Tech in collaboration with The Impact Alliance (TIA) will present a workshop entitled “Am I My Sister’s Keeper in the Workplace,” …

Published on February 21, 2018
Washington at the premiere of The Equalizer in 2014. Photo by: Picasa

Washington at the premiere of The Equalizer in 2014. Photo by: Picasa

Published on February 21, 2018
“This video is the epitome of what our ‘I Am Supernatural’ campaign is about - reflecting how we see ourselves both in the mirror and in society: bold, powerful, brilliant, phenomenal, vibrant and colorful,” said Teneya Gholston, Creme of Nature’s Director of Marketing. “We are about educating and empowering women across the country to embrace their bold and authentic selves.”

“This video is the epitome of what our ‘I Am Supernatural’ campaign is about - reflecting how we see ourselves both in the mirror and …

Published on February 21, 2018
CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. speaks to small and minority-owned business owners.

CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. speaks to small and minority-owned business owners.

Published on February 21, 2018
Steven Garth, Sr.

Steven Garth, Sr.

Published on February 21, 2018
Congressman Bobby Rush

Congressman Bobby Rush

Published on February 21, 2018
Local fast-food workers recently rallied at a local Chicago McDonald’s in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the historic 1968 Memphis sanitation strike and continued the on-going national fight for $15 an hour. Photo Credit: The Fight for $15

Local fast-food workers recently rallied at a local Chicago McDonald’s in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the historic 1968 Memphis sanitation strike and continued …

Published on February 21, 2018