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The new disposable capes and aprons from Hilex Poly, a Novolex brand, are designed to keep the wearer clean and dry, protecting them against spills and splashes. Barbers and hair stylists, for example, can dispose of a client’s cape and hair clippings all at once. The capes are dark gray and measure about 44 x 60 inches

The new disposable capes and aprons from Hilex Poly, a Novolex brand, are designed to keep the wearer clean and dry, protecting them against spills …

Published on November 11, 2020

A group is advocating for greater representation of Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable. Black Heroes Matter is trying to get a 25-foot statue of DuSable, a signifi cant portion of Lake Shore Drive named after DuSable and a city holiday in his honor. Photo courtesy of Black Heroes Matter/Martin’s International Foundation

A group is advocating for greater representation of Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable. Black Heroes Matter is trying to get a 25-foot statue of DuSable, a …

Published on November 11, 2020

Rebuilding trust-being “Woke and Authentic”

Rebuilding trust-being “Woke and Authentic”

Published on November 11, 2020

Be the Miracle is a non-profit organization that seeks to empower young people to change their communities. The organization will host a virtual event. Photo courtesy of Be the Miracle

Be the Miracle is a non-profit organization that seeks to empower young people to change their communities. The organization will host a virtual event. Photo …

Published on November 11, 2020

Cassandra Matz, resident of Olympia Fields for 27 years, has announced her run for president of the Village of Olympia Fields.  Matz has also been on the board of trustees for four years. Photo courtesy of
Cassandra Matz

Cassandra Matz, resident of Olympia Fields for 27 years, has announced her run for president of the Village of Olympia Fields. Matz has also been …

Published on November 11, 2020

Because they are most likely to begin in community college, Black, Latinx and Indigenous students are hardest hit by practices and policies that result in credit loss when they transfer (or contemplate doing so).

Because they are most likely to begin in community college, Black, Latinx and Indigenous students are hardest hit by practices and policies that result in …

Published on November 11, 2020

The Black Freedom Struggle website is freely available on the web and to libraries for anyone studying U.S. Black history.

The Black Freedom Struggle website is freely available on the web and to libraries for anyone studying U.S. Black history.

Published on November 11, 2020

Graduate students at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering participate in Junior Science Cafes virtually with middle school students from Bret Harte Elementary School in Hyde Park. Photo courtesy of University of Chicago

Graduate students at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering participate in Junior Science Cafes virtually with middle school students from Bret Harte …

Published on November 11, 2020

A recent survey on BlackDoctor.org (BDO), revealed the reasons why Black people would take the COVID vaccine in the first year it becomes available.

A recent survey on BlackDoctor.org (BDO), revealed the reasons why Black people would take the COVID vaccine in the first year it becomes available.

Published on November 11, 2020

Leon I. Walker Esq., managing partner at DL3 Realty, stands proudly with his ‘2020 Changemaker Award’, presented by Roosevelt University Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate.

Leon I. Walker Esq., managing partner at DL3 Realty, stands proudly with his ‘2020 Changemaker Award’, presented by Roosevelt University Marshall Bennett Institute of Real …

Published on November 11, 2020

Anthony Waller is the founder of Catering Out the Box, located at 2443 W. 16TH St. Waller has always had a passion for food and has a long history within the Chicago food industry. Photo courtesy of Anthony Waller/Catering Out the Box

Anthony Waller is the founder of Catering Out the Box, located at 2443 W. 16TH St. Waller has always had a passion for food and …

Published on November 11, 2020

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