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American Writers Museum recently announced its special exhibit Frederick Douglass AGITATOR has been extended through May 31, 2019. “Frederick Douglass (pictured) escaped slavery to become …
Published on February 13, 2019
(from left) Honored at a Feb. 7, 2019 unveiling of a new civil rights exhibit at the DuSable Museum of African American History were Timuel …
Published on February 13, 2019
The WDB LEGACY Awards was created to celebrate Black entrepreneurship. In addition to the awards, emerging youth entrepreneurs, age 25 and younger, have the opportunity …
Published on February 13, 2019
At age 100, Timuel Black, a historian and civil rights activist, who is also a retired City Colleges of Chicago teacher, organized protest marches for …
Published on February 13, 2019
Published on February 13, 2019
The Friendship Baptist Church Bridge Builders Auxiliary is inviting the general public out to this year’s 34th Taste of Africa on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 …
Published on February 13, 2019
The Housing Authority of Cook County recently hosted a celebration to announce the completion of their massive investment in renovating low-income housing facilities across the …
Published on February 13, 2019
Taste for the Homeless was recently held at Columbus Park, 500 S. Central Ave., and provided food, resources, and compassion to homeless Chicagoans. Photo Credit: …
Published on February 6, 2019
Chicago City Council recently voted to create a Public Mental Health Clinic Service Expansion Task Force. Photo Credit: Southside Together Organizing for Power
Published on February 6, 2019
Toy and consumer products company ZURU (https://zuru. com/) acquired Sparkle Girlz; the brand features an extensive range of products that incorporate fun, fantasy and fashion …
Published on February 6, 2019
After first being named Grand Boulevard and then South Park Way it was renamed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in 1968. In Chicago the …
Published on February 6, 2019
The fourth annual Solar Spotlight program, hosted by ComEd, will celebrate Black History Month by exposing African American students from Chicago to science, technology, engineering, …
Published on February 6, 2019
City Clerk of Chicago, Anna M. Valencia (far right), has spearheaded the Chicago CityKey program as a way to remove barriers for residents. In 2019, …
Published on February 6, 2019
Construction of the new Englewood STEM High School is on pace for a Fall 2019 opening. Photo Credit: Provided by Chicago Public Schools
Published on February 6, 2019
The Vagina Monologues will return to Prairie State College’s Barnes and Noble Theatre, 202 S. Halsted, in Chicago Heights for a one-night-only performance on Saturday, …
Published on February 6, 2019
Inspired by children who are visually impaired, X-Marks the Spot uses sounds, voices, tastes, and touchable, scented props to create an all-new, multisensory theater event …
Published on February 6, 2019
BusinessMakers will focus on adding 150 additional interviews of noted African American business leaders to its collection – increasing The HistoryMakers over the next two …
Published on February 6, 2019
The Blue Island City Council recently voted in favor of hiring a private law firm to investigate allegations that the Mayor of Blue Island used …
Published on February 6, 2019
Pictured: 2018 Women’s Conference STAR Award recipient Erika Gilchrist.
Published on February 6, 2019
Over 200 student, faculty, and staff volunteers from the University of Chicago family recently participated in a Day of Service Event. Photo Credit: Photos by …
Published on January 30, 2019