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Photo Credit: Adam Alexander Photography Published on May 26, 2021 |
READI Chicago will use the $2 million investment it received from JP Morgan Chase to continue its mission to assist those who have experience the … Published on May 26, 2021 |
May is Older Americans Month in Illinois, and in recognition of the month, the Illinois Department on Aging has released Public Service Announcement (PSA) to … Published on May 26, 2021 |
State Farm is gearing up for its 10th year of the Neighborhood Assist program, which will provide $25,000 to 40 organizations across the country. Last … Published on May 26, 2021 |
Imagine Englewood If … hosted its eighth annual Greater Englewood Unity Day. The day is a time for the community and its stakeholders to gather … Published on May 26, 2021 |
Marcus Russell, a participant in University of Chicago’s Collegiate Scholar Program, will be attending Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the fall. Photos provided by University … Published on May 26, 2021 |
Published on May 26, 2021 |
Alex ‘Hood’ Fuller Published on May 26, 2021 |
Founder Pierre Laguerre Published on May 26, 2021 |
Illinois House Democrats speak at a recent news conference at the Illinois State Capitol. House Democratic Majority Leader Greg Harris, left, gave an update on … Published on May 26, 2021 |
McDonald’s Partners with the Biden Administration on the ‘We Can Do This’ Campaign. Published on May 26, 2021 |
Dr. Helene Gayle is the president and CEO of Chicago Community Trust, the 106-yearold foundation which aims to bring greater equity and economic development to … Published on May 26, 2021 |
Robin Rue Simmons Published on May 19, 2021 |
A Jeep on an artificial hill at the Chicago Auto Show in 2007. Recently, elected officials announced the return of the annual Chicago Auto Show, … Published on May 19, 2021 |
Morgan Phelps is the founder and CEO of Colorful Connections, a firm that assists organizations in building and retaining racially inclusive teams. Photo provided by … Published on May 19, 2021 |
Latrice Mosley-Smith is an entrepreneur and advocate who is the brainchild behind Purple Hose and Healing Foundation, Haute Hosiery, LLC, and 820 Consulting. Photo provided … Published on May 19, 2021 |
Ben Nortman with youth from the All Star Project Published on May 19, 2021 |
Deborah Farmer, communications professional, has written a book, “My Journey to Joshua,” about her experience fostering then adopting her son,Joshua. Photo provided by Deborah Farmer Published on May 19, 2021 |
Published on May 19, 2021 |
Incremental increases in homeownership rates and home values among Black households would help shrink the current $3 trillion racial wealth gap by hundreds of billions … Published on May 19, 2021 |
Published on May 19, 2021 |
Published on May 19, 2021 |
McKissack & McKissack names Sam Boye Jr. as operations manager for the Midwest and West regions and promotes Girard Jenkins to project executive for the … Published on May 19, 2021 |
App-based work has provided a way for people to gain employment during the pandemic. Photo provided by Sofia Melgoza Published on May 19, 2021 |
Derrick Johnson, president and CEO, the NAACP. PHOTO © 2021, COURTESY NAACP Published on May 19, 2021 |
David Nathaniel Johnson Published on May 17, 2021 |
The eventnoir Team Published on May 13, 2021 |
Published on May 13, 2021 |
Tasha Smith, Photo Credit: Brandon Ruffin Published on May 13, 2021 |
Commissioner Miller with her youngest son Donovan at Swallow Cliff Stairs in the Cook County Forest Preserve last fall. Published on May 13, 2021 |
Ida B. Wells Published on May 13, 2021 |
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Markham Mayor Roger Agpawa is fighting a Illinois Appellate Court decision that he is ineligible to hold office because of a mail fraud conviction in … Published on May 12, 2021 |
Takeshi James has writ- ten a book titled, “From Our Eyes.” Her son, Kyle Xavier James, has written a book titled, “Teacher Legion Heroes of … Published on May 12, 2021 |
Leslé Honoré, Photo provided by Leslé Honoré Published on May 12, 2021 |
People of color made up the majority of people who received vaccinations at health centers. Published on May 12, 2021 |
Published on May 12, 2021 |
Marcia Louise Fudge (pictured) is the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Published on May 12, 2021 |
Sabrina Wilks, Photo provided by Marian Daniells Published on May 12, 2021 |
Shereese Floyd-Thompson, Founder, Chief Storytelling Officer for the Witness My Life Movement and Winner of a 2021 Cicero Speechwriting Award from Vital Speeches of the … Published on May 12, 2021 |
Alderman David Moore Published on May 7, 2021 |
Monet S. Wilson has been elected as the first Black woman Alderman in Calumet City. Wilson said she wanted to run for Alderman of 2nd … Published on May 5, 2021 |
Share Your Soles is a 22-year-old non-profit organization that has distributed 5 million shoes to 40 locations around the world. Photos provided by Mona Purdy Published on May 5, 2021 |
Dr. Janice Jackson CEO of Chicago Public Schools announced her departure after 5 years. Jackson contract expires in June. Photo by Tia C. Jones Published on May 5, 2021 |
Jesse Saunders, one of the original Chosen Few DJs, celebrated the 35th anniversary of his song, “It’s OK” with remixes of the classic house music … Published on May 5, 2021 |
Nikki Lang Published on May 5, 2021 |
According to a report published by Persistence Market Research, the global medical spa market is expected to expand. Published on May 5, 2021 |
Hamet Andrewin, left, wanted to participate in the UNITE HERE Chicago Culinary Apprenticeship Class because he wanted to perfect his skills as a chef. Photos … Published on May 5, 2021 |
Get Into It With Tami Roman to Premiere On FOX SOUL Published on May 5, 2021 |
OZY Media has announced Virtual OZY Fest for May 15-16 in Partnership with HBCUs, Clubhouse. Published on May 5, 2021 |
Patrice Darby Published on May 5, 2021 |
Scholar, writer, philosopher and equal rights activist Angela Y. Davis will deliver the keynote address for Spelman College’s 134th Commencement ceremony honoring the graduating class … Published on May 5, 2021 |
Pictured right to left: Everett Rand, of Chicago Football Classic, Reginal Steele, of Sherman Dodge, Larry Huggins, of Christmas in the Wards and Chicago Football … Published on May 5, 2021 |