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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addresses residents in an alley behind an apartment building on Chicago’s West Side. King came to Chicago in 1966 to
challenge slum conditions and racist policies. This historic moment was
captured by legendary photographer John Tweedle, the first African American photographer to be hired by a major metropolitan daily newspaper.
This and other rare photos of King taken by Tweedle are being offered
as NFTs by the Obsidian Collection to be sold in the NFT marketplace.
Obsidian Images.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addresses residents in an alley behind an apartment building on Chicago’s West Side. King came to Chicago in 1966 to …

Published on January 26, 2022

PRNewsfoto/K&S

PRNewsfoto/K&S

Published on January 26, 2022

Published on January 26, 2022

Vernard Alsberry, president of the Village of Hazel Crest, is a candidate for the 5th District Cook County Commissioner seat.  Photo provided by Vernard Alsberry

Vernard Alsberry, president of the Village of Hazel Crest, is a candidate for the 5th District Cook County Commissioner seat. Photo provided by Vernard Alsberry

Published on January 26, 2022

Chez Smith, founder of Gyrls in the H.O.O.D., and Venisha Bonds, H.O.O.D House Director of Operations. H.O.O.D. House is looking to expand to a building or home. Photos provided by Chez Smith

Chez Smith, founder of Gyrls in the H.O.O.D., and Venisha Bonds, H.O.O.D House Director of Operations. H.O.O.D. House is looking to expand to a building …

Published on January 26, 2022

PRNewsFoto/The UGG Brand

PRNewsFoto/The UGG Brand

Published on January 26, 2022

Morgan Siobhan Green is an actress from Illinois who has been on theater stages and on television. In March, she will return to the Chicago stage as part of the cast of “Hadestown.” Photo provided by Gianni Spradley

Morgan Siobhan Green is an actress from Illinois who has been on theater stages and on television. In March, she will return to the Chicago …

Published on January 26, 2022

Elizabeth Catlett, Target Practice, Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, Louisiana. Purchased by the Amistad Research Center. Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Elizabeth Catlett, Target Practice, Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, Louisiana. Purchased by the Amistad Research Center. Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Published on January 26, 2022

How High Is Heaven? features charming illustrations by bestselling artist Lucy Fleming.

How High Is Heaven? features charming illustrations by bestselling artist Lucy Fleming.

Published on January 26, 2022

Nya B. is the author of “94th & Racine: The Roots of Me” and “94th & Racine: The Growth of Me.” She is working on a third, “94th & Racine: The Evolution of Me.” Photos provided by Charisse Barnachea

Nya B. is the author of “94th & Racine: The Roots of Me” and “94th & Racine: The Growth of Me.” She is working on …

Published on January 26, 2022

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PRNewsfoto/U.S. Postal Service

Published on January 26, 2022

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Published on January 26, 2022

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