Published on February 13, 2019
At age 100, Timuel Black, a historian and civil rights activist, who is also a retired City Colleges of Chicago teacher, organized protest marches for Dr. Martin L. King Jr. when he would visit Chicago during the 1960s. Photo by Wendell Hutson

At age 100, Timuel Black, a historian and civil rights activist, who is also a retired City Colleges of Chicago teacher, organized protest marches for …

Published on February 13, 2019
The WDB LEGACY Awards was created to celebrate Black entrepreneurship. In addition to the awards, emerging youth entrepreneurs, age 25 and younger, have the opportunity to win a prize valued at $5,000 – including a cash prize coupled with professional consulting and marketing services – to support their business dreams and sustained success.

The WDB LEGACY Awards was created to celebrate Black entrepreneurship. In addition to the awards, emerging youth entrepreneurs, age 25 and younger, have the opportunity …

Published on February 13, 2019
(from left) Honored at a Feb. 7, 2019 unveiling of a new civil rights exhibit at the DuSable Museum of African American History were Timuel Black, a historian; Robert Starks, an educator and political consultant; James Montgomery, an attorney; Rev. Jesse Jackson, founder and president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition organization; Josie Childs, founder and president of the Harold Washington Legacy Committee; and the Rev. Clyde Brooks, former Chicago branch president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Photo by; Wendell Hutson

(from left) Honored at a Feb. 7, 2019 unveiling of a new civil rights exhibit at the DuSable Museum of African American History were Timuel …

Published on February 13, 2019
American Writers Museum recently announced its special exhibit Frederick Douglass AGITATOR has been extended through May 31, 2019. “Frederick Douglass (pictured) escaped slavery to become one of the most eloquent voices of abolitionism and his words remain a touchstone for anyone fighting inequality or pushing America to fulfill its promise of ensuring equality for all,” says American Writers Museum president Carey Cranston.

American Writers Museum recently announced its special exhibit Frederick Douglass AGITATOR has been extended through May 31, 2019. “Frederick Douglass (pictured) escaped slavery to become …

Published on February 13, 2019

Published on February 13, 2019
: (from left) Attending a Feb. 8, 2019 ribbon-cutting ceremony at Ludwig Beethoven Elementary School in Bronzeville was state Sen. Mattie Hunter (D-3rd); 2nd District Police Commander Dion Boyd; Beethoven Principal Mellodie Brown; and Alderman Pat Dowell (3rd). Photo credit: Wendell Hutson

: (from left) Attending a Feb. 8, 2019 ribbon-cutting ceremony at Ludwig Beethoven Elementary School in Bronzeville was state Sen. Mattie Hunter (D-3rd); 2nd District …

Published on February 13, 2019
The Housing Authority of Cook County recently hosted a celebration to announce the completion of their massive investment in renovating low-income housing facilities across the county. Photo Credit: Housing Authority of Cook County

The Housing Authority of Cook County recently hosted a celebration to announce the completion of their massive investment in renovating low-income housing facilities across the …

Published on February 13, 2019
The Friendship Baptist Church Bridge Builders Auxiliary is inviting the general public out to this year’s 34th Taste of Africa on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 at 6 p.m., 5200 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, to experience African Culture and Cuisine.

The Friendship Baptist Church Bridge Builders Auxiliary is inviting the general public out to this year’s 34th Taste of Africa on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 …

Published on February 13, 2019