The Rev. Ira Acree, of St. John Bible Church, described Chicago as a "Tale of Two Cities." Photo Tia Carol Jones

The Rev. Ira Acree, of St. John Bible Church, described Chicago as a "Tale of Two Cities." Photo Tia Carol Jones

Published on June 17, 2020
A national campaign by protestors, Defund the Police, has proposed reducing police budgets and locally to remove police officers from Chicago Public Schools. Photo by Wendell Hutson.

A national campaign by protestors, Defund the Police, has proposed reducing police budgets and locally to remove police officers from Chicago Public Schools. Photo by …

Published on June 17, 2020
Chef Maya-Camille Broussard paired with Chef Mario Santiago, of May St. Café, to distribute food in Pilsen. Photo courtesy of Devin Davis

Chef Maya-Camille Broussard paired with Chef Mario Santiago, of May St. Café, to distribute food in Pilsen. Photo courtesy of Devin Davis

Published on June 17, 2020
“1 Angry Black Man” tells the story of Mike Anderson, a senior at a New England liberal arts college. After an erroneous arrest for a crime he did not commit, Mike’s story transitions to an existential conversation about gender dynamics, racism, and class, as well as an empirical study of the works of four iconic Black intellectuals. The film has been released to audiences everywhere on DVD and on-demand.

“1 Angry Black Man” tells the story of Mike Anderson, a senior at a New England liberal arts college. After an erroneous arrest for a …

Published on June 17, 2020
The BEAUTY KNOCKS BOX is the only quarterly subscription box with physician-prescribed, medical-grade skincare products. Each box is priced at $99. Every patient will be assigned their very own skincare expert who will guide you through your new medical-grade products routine.

The BEAUTY KNOCKS BOX is the only quarterly subscription box with physician-prescribed, medical-grade skincare products. Each box is priced at $99. Every patient will be …

Published on June 17, 2020
Illinois restaurants and bars can serve cocktails to go after Gov. JB Pritzker signed an initiative designed by lawmakers to provide establishments with financial relief in the wake of COVID-19 challenges.

Illinois restaurants and bars can serve cocktails to go after Gov. JB Pritzker signed an initiative designed by lawmakers to provide establishments with financial relief …

Published on June 17, 2020
Jeremy Joyce, of Black People Eats, launched the Black-Owned Restaurant Relief Fund to assist Black-Owned restaurants during COVID-19. Photo courtesy of Jeremy Joyce/Black People Eats

Jeremy Joyce, of Black People Eats, launched the Black-Owned Restaurant Relief Fund to assist Black-Owned restaurants during COVID-19. Photo courtesy of Jeremy Joyce/Black People Eats

Published on June 17, 2020
Dr. Gail Hayes

Dr. Gail Hayes

Published on June 17, 2020
An early celebration of Emancipation Day (Juneteenth) in 1900

An early celebration of Emancipation Day (Juneteenth) in 1900

Published on June 17, 2020
More than 1,000 people attended a June 8, 2020 Black Lives Matter rally in south suburban Matteson to protest the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, who recently died after a white Minneapolis police officer allegedly held his knee on Floyd’s neck until he could not breathe for nearly nine minutes. Photo credit: Wendell Hutson

More than 1,000 people attended a June 8, 2020 Black Lives Matter rally in south suburban Matteson to protest the death of George Floyd, an …

Published on June 17, 2020
17th Ward Alderman David Moore called for companies across the city to hire Black contractors to rebuild businesses that were damaged during unrest after George Floyd’s death. Photo by Tia Carol Jones

17th Ward Alderman David Moore called for companies across the city to hire Black contractors to rebuild businesses that were damaged during unrest after George …

Published on June 17, 2020
Many of Illinois’ young people between the ages of 16 and 24 face significant challenges to securing employment this summer. The COVID-19 Summer Youth Employment Program will be implemented and managed by IDHS-funded Youth Services organizations across Illinois.

Many of Illinois’ young people between the ages of 16 and 24 face significant challenges to securing employment this summer. The COVID-19 Summer Youth Employment …

Published on June 17, 2020
Destiny Williams, a resident of Englewood, is a 2020 graduate of Wendell Phillips High School in Bronzeville. She will attend Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi in the fall. She plans to study criminal justice. Photo courtesy of Destiny Williams/Chicago Public Schools.

Destiny Williams, a resident of Englewood, is a 2020 graduate of Wendell Phillips High School in Bronzeville. She will attend Jackson State University in Jackson, …

Published on June 17, 2020