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Craig Young is National Business Development Executive at Merrill Lynch. A recent Merrill Lynch study looked at the views of affluent Black and African Americans. Photo provided by Craig Young

Craig Young is National Business Development Executive at Merrill Lynch. A recent Merrill Lynch study looked at the views of affluent Black and African Americans. …

Published on August 25, 2021

School District 159 Superintendent Mable Alfred, along with elected officials and clergy celebrated the groundbreaking of the District’s STEM Center. Pictured Left to right: Rick Reinbold, Village President, Richton Park, IL, Sheila Chalmer-Curran Village President, Matteson, IL, Carolyn G. Palmer, SD 159 Board Member, Carl Scott, SD 159 Vice President, Sharee Morton, SD 159 President, Rev. Dr. Trunell Felder, Senior Pastor, New Faith Baptist Church International, Matteson, IL, Dr. Mable Alfred, Superintendent SD 159, Debbie Meyers-Martin, State Representative 38th District, Rev. Andrew D. Singleton Jr., Senior Pastor, Victory Apostolic Church, Matteson, IL and Calvin Jordan, Rich Township Supervisor were all there to celebrate the groundbreaking of the District’s STEM Center. Photo by Janette Ramos

School District 159 Superintendent Mable Alfred, along with elected officials and clergy celebrated the groundbreaking of the District’s STEM Center. Pictured Left to right: Rick …

Published on August 25, 2021

Published on August 25, 2021

Published on August 25, 2021

Jennifer Maddox, founder of Future Ties, used the resources available from the Community Programs Accelerator at the University of Chicago to start her non-profit. Photo provided by The Community
Programs Accelerator at the University of Chicago

Jennifer Maddox, founder of Future Ties, used the resources available from the Community Programs Accelerator at the University of Chicago to start her non-profit. Photo …

Published on August 25, 2021

Published on August 25, 2021

Published on August 25, 2021

Allyson Felix

Allyson Felix

Published on August 25, 2021

Erica King is the President of Greenwood Archer Capital, a Community Development Financial Institution that provides loans and grants to small business owners. Photos provided by Brian Berg

Erica King is the President of Greenwood Archer Capital, a Community Development Financial Institution that provides loans and grants to small business owners. Photos provided …

Published on August 25, 2021

Published on August 24, 2021

Published on August 18, 2021

Published on August 18, 2021

Published on August 18, 2021

Dr. Suzanne Penn

Dr. Suzanne Penn

Published on August 18, 2021

Published on August 18, 2021

TUCC Pastor Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III.

TUCC Pastor Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III.

Published on August 18, 2021

Congressman Bobby Rush has sent a letter to the Department of Justice and FBI calling for a task force to address the issue of unsolved missing Black women and girls, as well as the backlog of rape kits. Photo provided by Congressman Bobby Rush

Congressman Bobby Rush has sent a letter to the Department of Justice and FBI calling for a task force to address the issue of unsolved …

Published on August 18, 2021

Cubs Player Jason Heyward will bring the Jason Heyward Baseball Academy to the campus. Photos by Tia Carol Jones

Cubs Player Jason Heyward will bring the Jason Heyward Baseball Academy to the campus. Photos by Tia Carol Jones

Published on August 18, 2021

Moore and Marion Shuck

Moore and Marion Shuck

Published on August 18, 2021

Chez Smith, founder of Gyrls in the H.O.O.D., has identified two young women who will reside at H.O.O.D. House rent-free for one year while they receive wraparound services.

Chez Smith, founder of Gyrls in the H.O.O.D., has identified two young women who will reside at H.O.O.D. House rent-free for one year while they …

Published on August 18, 2021

Dr. Noah Nicholson II, President of The ARK and Pastor of The Family Worship Center, as well as President/CEO of Global Investments, teaches the children about Stock Investing and Leadership
Development. Photos by Nicole Ashley Gee

Dr. Noah Nicholson II, President of The ARK and Pastor of The Family Worship Center, as well as President/CEO of Global Investments, teaches the children …

Published on August 18, 2021

Published on August 18, 2021

Published on August 18, 2021

Published on August 18, 2021

Published on August 18, 2021

PRNewsFoto/ FourthWall Testing

PRNewsFoto/ FourthWall Testing

Published on August 18, 2021

Published on August 18, 2021

Brown Venture Group LLC

Brown Venture Group LLC

Published on August 18, 2021

Questa

Questa

Published on August 18, 2021

Sheila Chalmers- Currin, President of The Village of Matteson.  Photo Credit: STH Media

Sheila Chalmers- Currin, President of The Village of Matteson. Photo Credit: STH Media

Published on August 16, 2021

Dr. Stephanie Madden is the owner of Copper Wellness, a holistic medicine clinic located on the city’s Northside. Photo provided by Dr. Stephanie Madden

Dr. Stephanie Madden is the owner of Copper Wellness, a holistic medicine clinic located on the city’s Northside. Photo provided by Dr. Stephanie Madden

Published on August 11, 2021

Village of Robbins Mayor Darren E. Bryant hosted a Town Hall Meeting to discuss equity within the Community High School District 218. Photos by Tia Carol Jones

Village of Robbins Mayor Darren E. Bryant hosted a Town Hall Meeting to discuss equity within the Community High School District 218. Photos by Tia …

Published on August 11, 2021

Hire Chicago has begun its monthlong hybrid hiring event with a focus on foodservice, hospitality and tourism, transportation, distribution and logistics, healthcare and technology.

Hire Chicago has begun its monthlong hybrid hiring event with a focus on foodservice, hospitality and tourism, transportation, distribution and logistics, healthcare and technology.

Published on August 11, 2021

Varnell Bronson has been a home inspector with Pillar To Post Home Inspector for two years. Photo provided by Lana Simon

Varnell Bronson has been a home inspector with Pillar To Post Home Inspector for two years. Photo provided by Lana Simon

Published on August 11, 2021

Published on August 11, 2021

The carnival midway at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield sits ready to welcome visitors when the Fair opens on Thursday, Aug. 12. Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock

The carnival midway at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield sits ready to welcome visitors when the Fair opens on Thursday, Aug. 12. Capitol News …

Published on August 11, 2021

Gus Rickette

Gus Rickette

Published on August 11, 2021

Published on August 11, 2021

PRNewsFoto/United Way of Metro Chicago

PRNewsFoto/United Way of Metro Chicago

Published on August 11, 2021

PRNewsfoto/The E.W. Scripps Company

PRNewsfoto/The E.W. Scripps Company

Published on August 11, 2021

Published on August 11, 2021

Illinois State Senator Elgie Sims speaks during Cradles to Crayons’ Ready for Learning event at Discover Customer Care Center, where volunteers packed 12,000 backpacks. Photo by Tia Carol Jones

Illinois State Senator Elgie Sims speaks during Cradles to Crayons’ Ready for Learning event at Discover Customer Care Center, where volunteers packed 12,000 backpacks. Photo …

Published on August 11, 2021

Kevin Kelley is the owner of Kitchen + Kocktails, located at 444 N. Wabash Ave., by
Kevin Kelley which is set to open on Sept. 3. Photos provided by Kevin Kelley

Kevin Kelley is the owner of Kitchen + Kocktails, located at 444 N. Wabash Ave., by Kevin Kelley which is set to open on Sept. …

Published on August 4, 2021

Malcolm Fox speaks to the Cubs Scholars Graduates during the commencement at Wrigley Field. Fox was a Class of 2016 Cubs Scholar. Photo provided by Cubs Charities

Malcolm Fox speaks to the Cubs Scholars Graduates during the commencement at Wrigley Field. Fox was a Class of 2016 Cubs Scholar. Photo provided by …

Published on August 4, 2021

Omowale Casselle is the director of Pritzker Tech Talent Labs at Discovery Partner Institute. He spoke to the students in the Pre-College Science and Engineering Program about careers in tech. Photos provided By Patricia Andrews-Keenan

Omowale Casselle is the director of Pritzker Tech Talent Labs at Discovery Partner Institute. He spoke to the students in the Pre-College Science and Engineering …

Published on August 4, 2021

Andre and Frances Guichard are artists and co-owners of Gallery Guichard Bronzeville Artists Lofts, located 436 E. 47th St. Photo provided by Lydia Eady

Andre and Frances Guichard are artists and co-owners of Gallery Guichard Bronzeville Artists Lofts, located 436 E. 47th St. Photo provided by Lydia Eady

Published on August 4, 2021

Karen Davis, deputy director of the Illinois Housing Development Authority, speaks at a bill signing event for a measure increasing tax incentives for building affordable housing in Illinois. She said 250,000 affordable housing units are needed in Illinois to meet demand. Credit: Blueroomstream.com

Karen Davis, deputy director of the Illinois Housing Development Authority, speaks at a bill signing event for a measure increasing tax incentives for building affordable …

Published on August 4, 2021

Published on August 4, 2021

Published on August 4, 2021

Published on August 4, 2021

Mayor Thaddeus Jones took May of 2021, becoming the first Black to hold office of Mayor in the town of Calumet City, Illinois. Mayor Jones recently released the details of his 2022 budget with a surplus. Before releasing the budget number for the upcoming year, not only is 2021 budget is balanced the town has seen a significant increase. Since taking office, Jones has bought in the village nearly $13 Million in new revenue. Photo by Tia C. Jones

Mayor Thaddeus Jones took May of 2021, becoming the first Black to hold office of Mayor in the town of Calumet City, Illinois. Mayor Jones …

Published on August 4, 2021

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