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Lanisha Thaddison (pictured) is a mother of three and the author of Black Rainbow, a children’s book that explores the topic of race and colorism. …
Published on July 3, 2019
The Shedd Aquarium is hosting its Kayaking for Conservation excursion now through the end of the summer. Photo Credit: Shedd Aquarium
Published on July 3, 2019
State Representative Robert Rita (pictured at podium) recently led a press conference alongside other Illinois lawmakers, south suburban residents and medical professionals to discuss the …
Published on July 3, 2019
The Chicago Urban League recently released its State of Black Chicago report at their 2019 SUMMIT Luncheon. Photo Credit: Chicago Urban League
Published on July 3, 2019
NRG commits $1 million to Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago as part of its Choose to Give plan Tuesday evening, June 25th, 2019. Left to …
Published on July 3, 2019
Community members and medical professionals recently came together to discuss the coming closure of Jackson Park Hospital’s obstetrics unit and the potential effects it will …
Published on July 3, 2019
Throughout the summer, Global Girls, a nonprofit performance art organization, will offer Chicago’s youth the opportunity to create and perform their own performance art that …
Published on July 3, 2019
Published on July 1, 2019
Drake Materre
Published on June 28, 2019
The Obama Foundation recently welcomed 130 young Chicagoans to the second annual Community Leadership Corps during a two-day kick-off event. Photo Credit: The Obama Foundation
Published on June 26, 2019
Greg Hinton
Published on June 26, 2019
The Village of Matteson recently celebrated the grand opening of Totally Posh, a party venue and day spa designed specifically for young girls. Photo Credit: …
Published on June 26, 2019
Semicolon owner, Danielle Mullen, inside of her store
Published on June 26, 2019
Polished Pebbles is a mentoring program for young girls that focus on building communication skills. The organization recently was awarded a grant from the Safe …
Published on June 26, 2019
Washington Park resident, Aminata Burton, better know as Ami, will be giving a solo vocal performance on July 11 at this year’s Taste of Chicago …
Published on June 26, 2019
Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH), a nonprofit developer, recently purchased two buildings, located on 325 and 345 N. Austin St., in the Austin neighborhood. Photo …
Published on June 26, 2019
Carlos Santana and Buika by Maryanne Bilham
Published on June 26, 2019
Published on June 26, 2019
Mile Stewart (pictured), better known as DJ Mile High is a south side native and resident of the Chatham neighborhood who has made a name …
Published on June 26, 2019
Thanks to an increase in higher education from the state, Chicago State University will receive a boost in funding for the 2019-20 fiscal year and …
Published on June 26, 2019