Photo Courtesy of Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority
Published on January 27, 2021
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Ida Nelson, a resident of the North Lawndale community, is the owner and founder of Ida’s Artisan Ice Cream & Treats. There are 32 flavors …
Published on January 27, 2021
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Black bar owners in Harvey allege that they have not been provided with business licenses, despite claiming to have paid excise taxes on liquor per …
Published on January 27, 2021
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Because empathy is positively correlated with medical school success and patient health, a more empathetic and more diverse healthcare workforce could lead to improved health …
Published on January 27, 2021
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Rainbow Push Coalition and PUSH Excel hosted a virtual town hall to celebrate the birthday of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., titled, “Shaping …
Published on January 27, 2021
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Rainbow Push Coalition and PUSH Excel hosted a virtual town hall to celebrate the birthday of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., titled, “Shaping …
Published on January 27, 2021
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Damien Dwin, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Lafayette Square
Published on January 27, 2021
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Other positions in fields like online sales and marketing are also experiencing an increase in demand and will likely see salary increases in 2021.
Published on January 27, 2021
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The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus introduced, and passed, a comprehensive legislative package meant to eliminate systemic racism in the state of Illinois. Photo courtesy of …
Published on January 27, 2021
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Monique Atkins is a graphic designer, clothing designer and creator of Deeply Rooted ’07, a motivational clothing line. Photo courtesy of Monique Atkins.
Published on January 20, 2021
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In “New and Emerging Obstacles Facing Charter Schools,” Izumi cites recent Harvard University research showing that African American charter school students are gaining a half-year …
Published on January 20, 2021
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Lisa R. Jenkins is a domestic violence survivor who used her experience to create an app to help others going through domestic violence situations. Photo …
Published on January 20, 2021
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As the general public begins to receive doses of the vaccines manufactured by Pfizer and Moderna, Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office is cautioning people to …
Published on January 20, 2021
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LaToyia Huggins, executive director of Christmas in the Wards, talks about the importance of the partnership between Christmas in the Wards and the Chicago Park …
Published on January 20, 2021
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Dr. Anthony Fauci (left) was appointed director of NIAID in 1984 and has served under six presidents. In this photo, President Bill Clinton (right) visits …
Published on January 20, 2021
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Jahmal Cole is founder and CEO of My Block My Hood, My City, a community organization that serves 150 students from 10 different schools throughout …
Published on January 20, 2021
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Catherine Stovall pictured at her 100th year birthday celebration. Photo courtesy of the Village of Robbins
Published on January 19, 2021
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Chicago Public Schools have given students the option to return to school but some are questioning the safety of the school buildings. Photo via Adobe …
Published on January 13, 2021
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Stephanie Heath is a career development coach who helps former workaholics, empaths and soft-spoken professionals in the tech and tech adjacent space to resign from …
Published on January 13, 2021
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Melody Boykin, founder of Black Fashion Week, has created a guide book of Black-owned fashion businesses titled, “The Little Black Boutique Guide Book.” Photo courtesy …
Published on January 13, 2021
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Christa Hamilton is the CEO and executive director of Centers for New Horizons, Inc. The 49-year old organization has entered into a partnership with Lyft …
Published on January 13, 2021
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PRNewsfoto/Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce
Published on January 13, 2021
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AnDrea “Fuzzy” Lyn Dixon created her brand to encourage people to eat more vegetables. Now, she has created the Eat Your Veggies Box, which delivers …
Published on January 13, 2021
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Illinois State Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs said the Offi ce of Illinois State Treasurer has returned more than $1 billion in unclaimed assets to Illinois …
Published on January 6, 2021
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Chicago Police Department 4th District Commander Robert Rubio was on hand for a forum discussing the recent carjackings on the South side of Chicago. Photo …
Published on January 6, 2021
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Innovations High School was founded as a program of Creating Inspirational Realities Collectively Lifting Everyone (CIRCLE) Foundation to create innovative educational experiences and inspirational leadership …
Published on January 6, 2021
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Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists and other experts have debated whether the general public should wear face masks and whether these masks …
Published on January 6, 2021
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Fashion Nova and PRETTYPARTY create new, hair extension line.
Published on January 6, 2021
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Dr. Tara Townsend is the vice president of research and evaluation at IFF. IFF, with funding from the Ford Foundation and other local funding arms, …
Published on January 6, 2021
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