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Vanessa Williams Johnson has been an educator for more than 20 years. She wrote the book, “No Hugs, No Bugs,” as a way to help young children understand what school looks like during COVID-19. Photo courtesy of Vanessa Williams Johnson

Vanessa Williams Johnson has been an educator for more than 20 years. She wrote the book, “No Hugs, No Bugs,” as a way to help …

Published on August 26, 2020

Published on August 26, 2020

Morgan James

Morgan James

Published on August 26, 2020

Jamila Trimuel founded Ladies of Virtue in 2011 as a way to empower young Black girls by preparing them for college and providing career opportunities. Photo courtesy of Jamila Trimuel/Ladies of Virtue

Jamila Trimuel founded Ladies of Virtue in 2011 as a way to empower young Black girls by preparing them for college and providing career opportunities. …

Published on August 26, 2020

Police cheif Fred Waller Photo Courtesy of CPD

Police cheif Fred Waller Photo Courtesy of CPD

Published on August 26, 2020

Published on August 26, 2020

Auburn Gresham, Always Growing is the winner of the $10 million Chicago Prize. The project, proposed by the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation, will renovate a building at 834-45 W. 79t St. and turn it into the Auburn Gresham Healthy Lifestyle Hub. Photo courtesy of the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation

Auburn Gresham, Always Growing is the winner of the $10 million Chicago Prize. The project, proposed by the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation, will renovate …

Published on August 26, 2020

FedEx has helped the Red Cross for the past 35 years by providing its powerful transportation network, at no cost to them, enabling them to deliver hope to victims of disasters.

FedEx has helped the Red Cross for the past 35 years by providing its powerful transportation network, at no cost to them, enabling them to …

Published on August 26, 2020

Krystal Taylor created a virtual training program as a way to give people an alternative to going
to gyms and fitness centers during COVID-19. Photo courtesy of Krystal Taylor

Krystal Taylor created a virtual training program as a way to give people an alternative to going to gyms and fitness centers during COVID-19. Photo …

Published on August 26, 2020

The pandemic has also exacerbated racial inequities in food insecurity. Black and Hispanic households are now about twice as likely as white households to be struggling with food, and nearly four out of ten Black households with children are experiencing difficulties.

The pandemic has also exacerbated racial inequities in food insecurity. Black and Hispanic households are now about twice as likely as white households to be …

Published on August 26, 2020

Ariel DeNey Rainey is the founder and CEO of Hustle Mommies, an organization that is focused on empowering single mothers and helping them to become leaders in their homes and in their communities. Photo courtesy of Ariel DeNey Rainey

Ariel DeNey Rainey is the founder and CEO of Hustle Mommies, an organization that is focused on empowering single mothers and helping them to become …

Published on August 26, 2020

Don Waller stands outside the College of Pharmacy building on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020. Joshua Clark/University of Illinois Chicago

Don Waller stands outside the College of Pharmacy building on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020. Joshua Clark/University of Illinois Chicago

Published on August 26, 2020

Published on August 26, 2020

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