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The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) – a nonprofit organization founded by award-winning actress Taraji P. Henson –launched a public awareness campaign recently to address the mental health impact the education system places on students, particularly Black students ages 12-22.

The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) – a nonprofit organization founded by award-winning actress Taraji P. Henson –launched a public awareness campaign recently to address …

Published on June 2, 2021

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden at Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden at Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Published on June 2, 2021

Eliza Christoph geo prints on cotton poplin.

Eliza Christoph geo prints on cotton poplin.

Published on June 2, 2021

Iris Nichole Patterson created a haircare line, Iris Botanicals, LLC, after losing her hair from having a glue-in weave removed. Photos provided by Iris Patterson

Iris Nichole Patterson created a haircare line, Iris Botanicals, LLC, after losing her hair from having a glue-in weave removed. Photos provided by Iris Patterson

Published on June 2, 2021

Restaurant Strong Fund and Grubhub program gives $2 million to help restaurants reopen

Restaurant Strong Fund and Grubhub program gives $2 million to help restaurants reopen

Published on June 2, 2021

Chicago State University’s President Zaldwaynaka Scott, Esq., convened 45 stakeholders to come
up with the Equity Working Group for Black Student Access and Success in Illinois Higher Education
Action Plan with the aim to close the 29 percent drop in enrollment of Black students in the higher
education of Illinois. Photos provided by Chicago State University

Chicago State University’s President Zaldwaynaka Scott, Esq., convened 45 stakeholders to come up with the Equity Working Group for Black Student Access and Success in …

Published on June 2, 2021

According to the study, 15% of adults 50+ do not have access to any type of internet and 60% say the cost of high-speed internet is a problem.

According to the study, 15% of adults 50+ do not have access to any type of internet and 60% say the cost of high-speed internet …

Published on June 2, 2021

David Robertson is the first Black alumni at Northeastern Illinois University to create an endowment
scholarship. The Hope Is Foundation Courageous Scholars Scholarship, geared toward first generation
Black and Latinx college students. Photos provided by David Robertson

David Robertson is the first Black alumni at Northeastern Illinois University to create an endowment scholarship. The Hope Is Foundation Courageous Scholars Scholarship, geared toward …

Published on June 2, 2021

Published on June 2, 2021

Calumet City Mayor speaks during a demonstration opposing the downsizing of Franciscan Health’s St. Margaret Hospital in Hammond, Ind. Photos provided by Sean Howard

Calumet City Mayor speaks during a demonstration opposing the downsizing of Franciscan Health’s St. Margaret Hospital in Hammond, Ind. Photos provided by Sean Howard

Published on June 2, 2021

West Suburban Medical Center, located in Oak Park, is looking for the State to provide money to help it remain open so it can provide essential services to the residents in the community. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

West Suburban Medical Center, located in Oak Park, is looking for the State to provide money to help it remain open so it can provide …

Published on June 2, 2021

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