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Published on February 21, 2024

Mayor Brandon Johnson

Mayor Brandon Johnson

Published on February 21, 2024

Illinois State Governor JB Pritzker

Illinois State Governor JB Pritzker

Published on February 21, 2024

Published on February 21, 2024

Mahalia’s showcases the products of 25 Black-owned vendors. The store is located at 735 E. 79th St. Photo provided by Greater Chatham Initiative.

Mahalia’s showcases the products of 25 Black-owned vendors. The store is located at 735 E. 79th St. Photo provided by Greater Chatham Initiative.

Published on February 21, 2024

Red Clay Dance Festival will host its fifth La Femme Dance Festival March
14-16. PHOTO BY MREID PHOTOGRAPHY

Red Clay Dance Festival will host its fifth La Femme Dance Festival March 14-16. PHOTO BY MREID PHOTOGRAPHY

Published on February 21, 2024

Cassiopeia Sledge created The Black Mall with her partner to provide a directory and
marketing platform for Blackowned businesses. PHOTO PROVIDED BY MELANIE BROWN.

Cassiopeia Sledge created The Black Mall with her partner to provide a directory and marketing platform for Blackowned businesses. PHOTO PROVIDED BY MELANIE BROWN.

Published on February 21, 2024

Jasmine Tookes wearing LOUIS XIII x LaQuan Smith Collection. Louis XIII

Jasmine Tookes wearing LOUIS XIII x LaQuan Smith Collection. Louis XIII

Published on February 21, 2024

Illinois Supreme Court Justice Joy Cunningham is running for her seat on the Illinois Supreme Court that she was appointed to in 2022. Photo provided by Justice Joy Cunningham.

Illinois Supreme Court Justice Joy Cunningham is running for her seat on the Illinois Supreme Court that she was appointed to in 2022. Photo provided …

Published on February 21, 2024

Taraji P. Henson, author of the upcoming children's book You Can Be A Good Friend (No Matter What!) (Photo credit Mr. D. Adams)

Taraji P. Henson, author of the upcoming children's book You Can Be A Good Friend (No Matter What!) (Photo credit Mr. D. Adams)

Published on February 21, 2024

Route History’s Window to History showcases Black history that happened along
Route 66. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROUTE HISTORY.

Route History’s Window to History showcases Black history that happened along Route 66. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROUTE HISTORY.

Published on February 21, 2024

Pictured L to R:  Catherine Healy, Rector, SPR, Jo Ann Roberts, PhD., SPR BHM Chair, Alderman Lamont Robinson, 4th Ward,  Congressman Bobby L Rush (ret.),  Michelle Duster, Public Historian, Sara Bigger, SPR Anti-racism Working Group. Photo credit: Devorah Crable

Pictured L to R: Catherine Healy, Rector, SPR, Jo Ann Roberts, PhD., SPR BHM Chair, Alderman Lamont Robinson, 4th Ward, Congressman Bobby L Rush (ret.), …

Published on February 21, 2024

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