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The “Equiano” exhibit at the DuSable Museum features
never seen before African artifacts from the museum’s
collection. PHOTOS BY TIA CAROL JONES

The “Equiano” exhibit at the DuSable Museum features never seen before African artifacts from the museum’s collection. PHOTOS BY TIA CAROL JONES

Published on February 23, 2022

Niamani Knight – Niamani Knight is the founder of S.T.R.E.A.M. Global Innovations, an organization that connects students from underserved and low-income communities with opportunities for education and careers in science, technology, robotics, engineering, arts and manufacturing. Photo provided by Aileen Bedeau

Niamani Knight – Niamani Knight is the founder of S.T.R.E.A.M. Global Innovations, an organization that connects students from underserved and low-income communities with opportunities for …

Published on February 23, 2022

The Matteson Grade School District 159 and Rich Township High School were both recipients of $500,000 each. Attending the event were: Amazon Executive Lemont Heyward who addressed participants prior to the  presentation. Also in attendance were:Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, RTS Supervisor Calvin Jordan, Matteson Mayor Sheila Chalmers- Currin and Congresswoman Robin Kelly. Photo provided by SHMedia

The Matteson Grade School District 159 and Rich Township High School were both recipients of $500,000 each. Attending the event were: Amazon Executive Lemont Heyward …

Published on February 23, 2022

Valerie Jarrett photo provide by Chicago PR Newswire

Valerie Jarrett photo provide by Chicago PR Newswire

Published on February 23, 2022

Photo credit Getty Images

Photo credit Getty Images

Published on February 23, 2022

Mr. Chicago "Bill" Williams photo provided by SHMedia

Mr. Chicago "Bill" Williams photo provided by SHMedia

Published on February 23, 2022

Takeshi James, principal of Avalon Park; Michael Hinton, principal of Hoyne; and Kelly Thigpen, principal of Burnside, met at a principals
meeting and gravitated toward one another and formed a friendship

Takeshi James, principal of Avalon Park; Michael Hinton, principal of Hoyne; and Kelly Thigpen, principal of Burnside, met at a principals meeting and gravitated toward …

Published on February 23, 2022

Published on February 23, 2022

Richard Gallion is an actor and playwright who created the production,
“1800 vs. 2020.” Photo provided by Carolyn Palmer. 1800 PHOTO

Richard Gallion is an actor and playwright who created the production, “1800 vs. 2020.” Photo provided by Carolyn Palmer. 1800 PHOTO

Published on February 23, 2022

BLACK GIRLS ROCK!

BLACK GIRLS ROCK!

Published on February 23, 2022

PRNewsfoto/Geffen/UMe

PRNewsfoto/Geffen/UMe

Published on February 23, 2022

Richard Gallion wrote the play “1800 vs. 2020” with the goal of presenting
a conversation between enslaved people and Black people in
this era. Photo provided by Richard Gallion.

Richard Gallion wrote the play “1800 vs. 2020” with the goal of presenting a conversation between enslaved people and Black people in this era. Photo …

Published on February 23, 2022

Hope – Equal Hope Nurse Navigator Retha Cooper and client Nakeeya Chandler. Equal Hope was one of more than 60 organizations that received part of a $1.3 million grant from Chicago Foundation for Women as part of its SHEcovery. Photo provided by Equal Hope

Hope – Equal Hope Nurse Navigator Retha Cooper and client Nakeeya Chandler. Equal Hope was one of more than 60 organizations that received part of …

Published on February 23, 2022

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