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Photo Credit: Adam Alexander Photography
Published on May 26, 2021
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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McDonald’s Partners with the Biden Administration on the ‘We Can Do This’ Campaign.
Published on May 26, 2021
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ben Nortman with youth from the All Star Project
Published on May 19, 2021
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Derrick Johnson, president and CEO, the NAACP. PHOTO © 2021, COURTESY NAACP
Published on May 19, 2021
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Tasha Smith, Photo Credit: Brandon Ruffin
Published on May 13, 2021
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Commissioner Miller with her youngest son Donovan at Swallow Cliff Stairs in the Cook County Forest Preserve last fall.
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
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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
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Leslé Honoré, Photo provided by Leslé Honoré
Published on May 12, 2021
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People of color made up the majority of people who received vaccinations at health centers.
Published on May 12, 2021
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Marcia Louise Fudge (pictured) is the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
Published on May 12, 2021
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Sabrina Wilks, Photo provided by Marian Daniells
Published on May 12, 2021
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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According to a report published by Persistence Market Research, the global medical spa market is expected to expand.
Published on May 5, 2021
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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
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Get Into It With Tami Roman to Premiere On FOX SOUL
Published on May 5, 2021
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OZY Media has announced Virtual OZY Fest for May 15-16 in Partnership with HBCUs, Clubhouse.
Published on May 5, 2021
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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
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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
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