Published on July 3, 2019
South Shore Drill Team Photo by: James Richards IV

South Shore Drill Team Photo by: James Richards IV

Published on July 3, 2019
Throughout the summer, Global Girls, a nonprofit performance art organization, will offer Chicago’s youth the opportunity to create and perform their own performance art that depicts their personal experiences and dreams. Photo Credit: Global Girls

Throughout the summer, Global Girls, a nonprofit performance art organization, will offer Chicago’s youth the opportunity to create and perform their own performance art that …

Published on July 3, 2019
Community members and medical professionals recently came together to discuss the coming closure of Jackson Park Hospital’s obstetrics unit and the potential effects it will have on the south side.

Community members and medical professionals recently came together to discuss the coming closure of Jackson Park Hospital’s obstetrics unit and the potential effects it will …

Published on July 3, 2019
NRG commits $1 million to Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago as part of its Choose to Give plan Tuesday evening, June 25th, 2019. Left to Right: Chen Chang, Lurie Children’s, Bill Naglosky, NRG, Dave Schrader, NRG, Dr. Aimen Shaaban, Lurie Children’s, Dr. Grant Stirling, Lurie Children’s, Keri Murschell, NRG, Stephanie Kueffner, NRG, Melville Nickerson, NRG (Photo: Business Wire)

NRG commits $1 million to Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago as part of its Choose to Give plan Tuesday evening, June 25th, 2019. Left to …

Published on July 3, 2019
Ben & Jerry’s CEO Matthew McCarthy and Rasir Corzen, 11, of Philadelphia, Pa., enjoy ice cream while viewing the newly opened Art for Justice exhibit at the Ben & Jerry’s factory on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in Waterbury, Vt. The exhibit highlights the need for criminal justice reform and features artwork by formerly-incarcerated artists. (Andy Duback/AP Images for Ben & Jerry’s)

Ben & Jerry’s CEO Matthew McCarthy and Rasir Corzen, 11, of Philadelphia, Pa., enjoy ice cream while viewing the newly opened Art for Justice exhibit …

Published on July 3, 2019
ORS™ Olive Oil has launched a FIX IT range for wig and weave wearers.

ORS™ Olive Oil has launched a FIX IT range for wig and weave wearers.

Published on July 3, 2019
The South Suburban Humane Society recently celebrated the opening of their Homewood Adoption Center. Photo Credit: South Suburban Humane Society

The South Suburban Humane Society recently celebrated the opening of their Homewood Adoption Center. Photo Credit: South Suburban Humane Society

Published on July 3, 2019
“One of the things that we wanted to make sure we accomplished with legalization was ensuring we put social equity at the center and the heart of our efforts, acknowledging that while we normalize and legalize something that is happening across the country, that we tie the direct nexus to the communities that the prohibition has hurt the most,” said Sen. Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights).

“One of the things that we wanted to make sure we accomplished with legalization was ensuring we put social equity at the center and the …

Published on July 3, 2019
Four Washington Park men were recently honored at the Inaugural Men of Virtue Business Networking Celebration. Photo Credit: Washington Park Chamber of Commerce

Four Washington Park men were recently honored at the Inaugural Men of Virtue Business Networking Celebration. Photo Credit: Washington Park Chamber of Commerce

Published on July 3, 2019
The Sesame Street Muppets will perform a musical medley of patriotic favorites and iconic songs from the groundbreaking children’s television series, currently celebrating a landmark 50 years of learning and fun.

The Sesame Street Muppets will perform a musical medley of patriotic favorites and iconic songs from the groundbreaking children’s television series, currently celebrating a landmark …

Published on July 3, 2019

Published on July 3, 2019
Lanisha Thaddison (pictured) is a mother of three and the author of Black Rainbow, a children’s book that explores the topic of race and colorism. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Lanisha Thaddison

Lanisha Thaddison (pictured) is a mother of three and the author of Black Rainbow, a children’s book that explores the topic of race and colorism. …

Published on July 3, 2019
The Shedd Aquarium is hosting its Kayaking for Conservation excursion now through the end of the summer. Photo Credit: Shedd Aquarium

The Shedd Aquarium is hosting its Kayaking for Conservation excursion now through the end of the summer. Photo Credit: Shedd Aquarium

Published on July 3, 2019
State Representative Robert Rita (pictured at podium) recently led a press conference alongside other Illinois lawmakers, south suburban residents and medical professionals to discuss the proposed closure of MetroSouth Medical Center. Photo Credit: Courtesy of State Representative Robert Rita

State Representative Robert Rita (pictured at podium) recently led a press conference alongside other Illinois lawmakers, south suburban residents and medical professionals to discuss the …

Published on July 3, 2019
2019 Chi Eta Phi Conference - President Priscilla Murphy

2019 Chi Eta Phi Conference - President Priscilla Murphy

Published on July 3, 2019
The Chicago Urban League recently released its State of Black Chicago report at their 2019 SUMMIT Luncheon. Photo Credit: Chicago Urban League

The Chicago Urban League recently released its State of Black Chicago report at their 2019 SUMMIT Luncheon. Photo Credit: Chicago Urban League

Published on July 3, 2019