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Jada D. Curry made history as the first Black woman elected as Mayor of the Village of Lynwood. Photo provided by Deborah O. Farmer
Published on March 17, 2021
Chicago African Americans in Philanthropy recognized two local leaders during its annual Connecting Philanthropy and Community program, which took place in February. Corliss Garner and …
Published on March 17, 2021
Published on March 17, 2021
Juatise Gathings is the regional operations manager for Discover. She will be the manager of Discover’s new customer care center located in Chatham. Photo provided …
Published on March 17, 2021
The effort aims to help Black Americans make informed personal decisions about vaccination by providing them with accurate information about the COVID-19 vaccines from medical …
Published on March 17, 2021
Kia Waters (pictured with The Glam Van) created EarringEverything.com to help women regain their confidence through fashionable finery that inspires women’s empowerment. Kia offers encouragement, …
Published on March 17, 2021
Village of Matteson President Sheila Chalmers-Currin has led the way in helping the Village regroup during her last three and a half years in offi …
Published on March 10, 2021
Photo by Candice Hunter (Artist)
Published on March 10, 2021
Maxwell Emcays, local artist, collaborated with 26 Black-led organizations on a hoodie project where a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the hoodies …
Published on March 10, 2021
Michelle Rashad, executive director of Imagine Englewood If …, will receive the Pioneer Award from the Chicago Foundation for Women Impact Awards. The Impact Awards …
Published on March 10, 2021
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Published on March 10, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed more than 20 million years of life across 81 countries, according to a new analysis.
Published on March 10, 2021
City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin wants more diversity in the banking and finance industry and to create more opportunities for people in underserved communities. Photo provided …
Published on March 10, 2021
James E.K. Hildreth at Meharry Medical College workshop in 2018.
Published on March 10, 2021
THADDEUS JONES
Published on March 10, 2021
Sonia Coffee
Published on March 9, 2021
Jennifer Maddox, a police officer for 25 years, founded Future Ties in 2011 to help families in Parkways Gardens Apartments and the surrounded area with …
Published on March 3, 2021
Duerell Jones is a DJ and founder of Spark Entertainment Group, a private event DJ company. He will launch iloveblackweddings.com, which will serve to educate …
Published on March 3, 2021
Published on March 3, 2021
Monica Gordon, director of government affairs and community relations at Chicago State University, wants to bring her expertise in education and economic development to Prairie …
Published on March 3, 2021