Illinois State Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs was recently invited by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Asset Management Advisory Committee to testify about the need to increase the number of women and people of color in financial institutions, which includes big banks and investment houses. Photo courtesy of Illinois State Treasurer’s Office

Illinois State Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs was recently invited by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Asset Management Advisory Committee to testify about the need …

Published on September 30, 2020
FLEX High graduate Dreama Swanigan pictured with her mother, Selma Robinson, (left) and great grandmother, Losie Rivers, (right).

FLEX High graduate Dreama Swanigan pictured with her mother, Selma Robinson, (left) and great grandmother, Losie Rivers, (right).

Published on September 30, 2020
Austin Town Hall in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. Photo by Eric Allix Rogers

Austin Town Hall in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. Photo by Eric Allix Rogers

Published on September 30, 2020
A group of prominent Black women leaders and advocates recently called for an investment of $1 billion over the next 10 years in Black girls and young women.

A group of prominent Black women leaders and advocates recently called for an investment of $1 billion over the next 10 years in Black girls …

Published on September 30, 2020
Pamela McElvane (pictured) launched DiversityMBA as a way to showcase the importance of diversity and inclusion. She has also taken on another part of the equation: retention of diverse hires. Photo courtesy of Pam McElvane

Pamela McElvane (pictured) launched DiversityMBA as a way to showcase the importance of diversity and inclusion. She has also taken on another part of the …

Published on September 30, 2020

Published on September 30, 2020
Unsigned Only 2020 Grand Prize Winner - BélO

Unsigned Only 2020 Grand Prize Winner - BélO

Published on September 30, 2020

Published on September 30, 2020
Learn more about how you can help your child make the grade in math, no matter where their learning is taking place with these tips.

Learn more about how you can help your child make the grade in math, no matter where their learning is taking place with these tips.

Published on September 30, 2020
Congresswoman Robin Kelly has introduced H.R. 8200, the Ending Health Disparities during COVID-19 Act, which focuses on data collection, contact tracing, health IT, insurance access, community grants, public awareness and increased federal oversight. Photo courtesy of Congresswoman Robin Kelly

Congresswoman Robin Kelly has introduced H.R. 8200, the Ending Health Disparities during COVID-19 Act, which focuses on data collection, contact tracing, health IT, insurance access, …

Published on September 30, 2020
Karyn Calabrese, a well-known raw food advocate, has revived her Karyn’s Cooked, with a partnership with Jam, located at 2853 N. Kedzie. Photo courtesy of Karyn Calabrese

Karyn Calabrese, a well-known raw food advocate, has revived her Karyn’s Cooked, with a partnership with Jam, located at 2853 N. Kedzie. Photo courtesy of …

Published on September 30, 2020
Sol Anderson is the new executive director of I Grow Chicago. Anderson brings more than 13 years of experience in the non-profi t sector to the new job. Photo courtesy of I Grow Chicago

Sol Anderson is the new executive director of I Grow Chicago. Anderson brings more than 13 years of experience in the non-profi t sector to …

Published on September 30, 2020