State Representative Marcus Evans (left) has a mural in his offi ce, located at 8500 S. Stony Island. The mural was created by artist Quentin Crockett (right). Photo by Tia Carol Jones

State Representative Marcus Evans (left) has a mural in his offi ce, located at 8500 S. Stony Island. The mural was created by artist Quentin …

Published on September 16, 2020

Published on September 16, 2020
Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group recently promoted Melody Smalls to the new position of Executive Vice President of Global Human Resources.

Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group recently promoted Melody Smalls to the new position of Executive Vice President of Global Human Resources.

Published on September 16, 2020

Published on September 16, 2020

Published on September 16, 2020
“Board Up Chicago: Storefront Images Days After the George Floyd Riots,” created by Chris and Zachary Slaughter, features more than 200 images of artwork created on storefront in neighborhoods across the city, including Hyde Park, South Shore, Bronzeville, South Chicago, Roseland, Chatham, East Garfield Park, South Loop, Pilsen, Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Boystown and Uptown. Photo courtesy of Chris Slaughter.

“Board Up Chicago: Storefront Images Days After the George Floyd Riots,” created by Chris and Zachary Slaughter, features more than 200 images of artwork created …

Published on September 16, 2020
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi said property tax reform is necessary to create a more fair and equitable way to assess property. Photo courtesy of Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi

Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi said property tax reform is necessary to create a more fair and equitable way to assess property. Photo courtesy of …

Published on September 16, 2020
From Left: Mathew Ahmann, director of the National Catholic Conference for Interracial Justice; Cleveland Robinson, chairman of the Demonstration Committee; A. Philip Randolph, founder of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, Rabbi Joachim Prinz, president of the American Jewish Congress; Joseph Rauh Jr., attorney; John Lewis, chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee; and Floyd McKissick, chairman of the Congress of Racial Equality.

From Left: Mathew Ahmann, director of the National Catholic Conference for Interracial Justice; Cleveland Robinson, chairman of the Demonstration Committee; A. Philip Randolph, founder of …

Published on September 16, 2020
Black Mayors from 16 municipalities from the South Suburbs have formed the Southland Regional Mayoral Black Caucus of Cook County to address health disparities, economic development and jobs in their communities. Photo by Tia Carol Jones

Black Mayors from 16 municipalities from the South Suburbs have formed the Southland Regional Mayoral Black Caucus of Cook County to address health disparities, economic …

Published on September 16, 2020
BO1 – Bamani Obadele is a community engagement director for Acclivus, Inc. where he’s using his more than 20 years of experience as a community organizer and advocate to work with residents, organizations, stakeholders and elected officials to decrease violence. Photo by Tia Carol Jones

BO1 – Bamani Obadele is a community engagement director for Acclivus, Inc. where he’s using his more than 20 years of experience as a community …

Published on September 16, 2020
The HBCU Undergraduate Success Research Center is a new initiative by Morehouse College funded by a $9 million grant from the National Science Foundation, which aims to study STEM education programs at historically Black colleges and universities.

The HBCU Undergraduate Success Research Center is a new initiative by Morehouse College funded by a $9 million grant from the National Science Foundation, which …

Published on September 16, 2020