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The Garfield Park Conservatory hosted a performance of traditional West African dancing and drumming in honor of Black History Month. The performance, called Amazing Africa, was presented by Urban Gateways and was designed to expose viewers to West African culture and to emphasize the theme of unity and
empowerment. Photo Credit: Urban Gateways

The Garfield Park Conservatory hosted a performance of traditional West African dancing and drumming in honor of Black History Month. The performance, called Amazing Africa, …

Published on February 28, 2018

Henrietta Lacks unknowingly donated her cancer cells to medical research in 1951. Her cell line went on to
become the greatest asset to medical advancements and saved millions. Photo Credit: Oregon State University.

Henrietta Lacks unknowingly donated her cancer cells to medical research in 1951. Her cell line went on to become the greatest asset to medical advancements …

Published on February 28, 2018

Unbanned: The Legend of AJ1” Tells True Story of the Original Air Jordan, the Shoe that
Defied Everything

Unbanned: The Legend of AJ1” Tells True Story of the Original Air Jordan, the Shoe that Defied Everything

Published on February 28, 2018

Published on February 28, 2018

Chicago State University Professor, Dr. Kelly Harris, shares his thoughts on the state of the Black community. Photo Courtesy of Gregory Vance.

Chicago State University Professor, Dr. Kelly Harris, shares his thoughts on the state of the Black community. Photo Courtesy of Gregory Vance.

Published on February 28, 2018

Election day is March 20. Six of the eight candidates running for Cook County Commissioner of the
third district came together at a recent public forum where they answered questions about their positions and how they would use the seat to make a difference.  Photo Credit: Katherine Newman.

Election day is March 20. Six of the eight candidates running for Cook County Commissioner of the third district came together at a recent public …

Published on February 28, 2018

Sixth Ward Alderman, Roderick Sawyer, was recently featured as the guest speaker at the City Club of Chicago’s forum on civic and public affairs. He spoke about significant challenges faced by minority communities and minority business owners.

Sixth Ward Alderman, Roderick Sawyer, was recently featured as the guest speaker at the City Club of Chicago’s forum on civic and public affairs. He …

Published on February 28, 2018

Jacinta Staples (pictured) worked for the Chicago Bears for eight seasons with her last position being in marketing for the football team. After those eight seasons, she decided to build on her experiences and go back to school for nursing. Photo Credit: Allen Bourgeois

Jacinta Staples (pictured) worked for the Chicago Bears for eight seasons with her last position being in marketing for the football team. After those eight …

Published on February 28, 2018

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