Published on November 14, 2018

Published on November 14, 2018

Published on November 14, 2018
Demetrius Nash (pictured) recently founded Replace Guns With Hammers, a nonprofit organization that aims to reduce violence in Chicago by giving young men an opportunity to work on a building renovation. Photo Credit: Provided by Demetrius Nash

Demetrius Nash (pictured) recently founded Replace Guns With Hammers, a nonprofit organization that aims to reduce violence in Chicago by giving young men an opportunity …

Published on November 14, 2018
Eva Lewis (pictured), founder of the I Project, was invited to participate in the Americas panel at the Human Rights Defenders World Summit 2018 where she discussed human rights in the U.S. and specifically the human rights of black and brown people in the country. Photo Credit: Provided by Eva Lewis

Eva Lewis (pictured), founder of the I Project, was invited to participate in the Americas panel at the Human Rights Defenders World Summit 2018 where …

Published on November 14, 2018
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Dorothy Brown (from left) met with young voters at a Nov. 12, 2018 town hall meeting in Bronzeville that was moderated by Chicago journalist Portia King. Photo credit: Wendell Hutson

Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Dorothy Brown (from left) met with young voters at a Nov. 12, 2018 town hall meeting in …

Published on November 14, 2018
More than 300 members of the Pullman and Roseland community celebrated the grand opening of the new $20 million Pullman Community Center at 10355 S. Woodlawn Ave. Photo Credit: Provided by the Pullman Community Center

More than 300 members of the Pullman and Roseland community celebrated the grand opening of the new $20 million Pullman Community Center at 10355 S. …

Published on November 14, 2018
Mieka Joi's Rich Girl Candy fashion line celebrates five years of fashion fun with an abundance of colorful creativity meshing the cultures of electronic dance music and hip hop!

Mieka Joi's Rich Girl Candy fashion line celebrates five years of fashion fun with an abundance of colorful creativity meshing the cultures of electronic dance …

Published on November 14, 2018
South Suburban College Business Major, Jaleel Harris (left), attended the second Annual Dirty Little Secrets Conference in Chicago where he met Louis Carr (right), president of media sales for BET Network, author, mentor, and philanthropist. Photo Credit: Provided by South Suburban College

South Suburban College Business Major, Jaleel Harris (left), attended the second Annual Dirty Little Secrets Conference in Chicago where he met Louis Carr (right), president …

Published on November 14, 2018
Prairie State College will be hosting a Veterans Celebration throughout the month of November. Most events will be held on the college’s main campus and all events are open to the public. Photo Credit: Provided by Prairie State College

Prairie State College will be hosting a Veterans Celebration throughout the month of November. Most events will be held on the college’s main campus and …

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J. Pablo Padilla, Guest speaker for Thornton Township Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration (pictured) serves as Coordinator of Pastoral Juvenil Hispana, Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Archdiocese of Chicago.

J. Pablo Padilla, Guest speaker for Thornton Township Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration (pictured) serves as Coordinator of Pastoral Juvenil Hispana, Youth and Young Adult Ministry …

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HUD has awarded $1,259,176 to Housing Action Illinois to distribute funds to local nonprofits.

HUD has awarded $1,259,176 to Housing Action Illinois to distribute funds to local nonprofits.

Published on November 14, 2018
A music video was recently released by The Chicago Children’s Theatre in collaboration with the Greater Chicago Food Depository to create a Hunger Awareness in Chicago. Photo Credit: Provided by The Chicago Children’s Theatre

A music video was recently released by The Chicago Children’s Theatre in collaboration with the Greater Chicago Food Depository to create a Hunger Awareness in …

Published on November 14, 2018
The Albany Park Community Center (APCC) will soon be operating out of a second location in the Bronzeville neighborhood. Photo Credit: Provided by the Albany Park Community Center

The Albany Park Community Center (APCC) will soon be operating out of a second location in the Bronzeville neighborhood. Photo Credit: Provided by the Albany …

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Bobbi Wilsyn, long-time Columbia College Chicago faculty member and coordinator of the Vocal Studies program, received a 2018 Black Excellence Award from the African American Arts Alliance of Chicago (AAAA) for Outstanding Achievement in Jazz Music. Photo courtesy: Bobbi Wilsyn

Bobbi Wilsyn, long-time Columbia College Chicago faculty member and coordinator of the Vocal Studies program, received a 2018 Black Excellence Award from the African American …

Published on November 14, 2018
Flu season is upon us and many people are still wary of the flu shot. South side pharmacist, David Martinez, said that he is happy to answer questions people may have about the flu shot. Photo Credit: Provided by Walgreens.

Flu season is upon us and many people are still wary of the flu shot. South side pharmacist, David Martinez, said that he is happy …

Published on November 14, 2018