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At a special press conference on Jan. 31, U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson, announced that a study will be conducted as part of the first step …
Published on February 8, 2012
Camilla Williams 1936. Photo: Carl Van Vechten
Published on February 7, 2012
The Obama administration also is seeking several major new tax breaks for small businesses that add jobs or increase wages in 2012.
Published on February 7, 2012
Broadcast legend Merri Dee is among several individuals being honored by Fifth Third Bank for Black History Month.
Published on February 7, 2012
HIV/AIDS activist Rae Lewis Thornton is also a licensed minister. She received a master's degree in divinity from McCormick Theological Seminary in 2003. She is …
Published on February 7, 2012
Lynette Grayson gave a stirring account of her life prior to receiving help from the Life Development Center. (Photo by Thelma Sardin)
Published on February 7, 2012
Pastor Priscilla Wilder (left) and Willie Patton (right) display their appreciation certificates from Life Development Center. Pastor Mary McClinton (center) said the event gave her …
Published on February 7, 2012
The legendary Isley Brothers and Grammy award-winning Chrisette Michele will perform at the Chicago Theatre for a Valentine's Day concert.
Published on February 7, 2012
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Published on February 7, 2012
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Published on February 7, 2012
Harry Belafonte
Published on February 7, 2012
Vesta Williams
Published on February 7, 2012
Maya Angelou (Photo Credit: Adria Richards)
Published on February 6, 2012
First lady Michelle Obama recently sat down with CBS' Gayle King and said she has "gotten in the habit of not reading other people's impressions …
Published on February 6, 2012
Shirley Chisholm (Photo Credit: Thomas J. O'Halloran, U.S. News & World Reports)
Published on February 6, 2012
Proud of her Chicago roots, Shepherd told the Chicago Citizen, I got folks all over Chicago. (Photo Credit: Steve Fenn/ABC)
Published on February 2, 2012
President Barack Obama records an episode of "The View" at ABC Studios in New York, N.Y., July 28, 2010. Pictured, from left, are Whoopi Goldberg, …
Published on February 2, 2012
Prairie State College student Nadia Crawley (right) and Truman College student Luz Cardoso (left) receive apparel at Suited for Success event. (Photo Credit: IEF)
Published on February 1, 2012
Deputy Governor Cristal Thomas presents IEF Scholar Timothy Bradford with a tie signed by Governor Pat Quinn. (Photo Credit: IEF)
Published on February 1, 2012
(L to R ) Ald. Carrie M. Austin (34th), Ald. Latasha Thomas (17th), Ald. Howard Brookins (21st), Larry Huggins, president/CEO Riteway Construction Services and Walmart …
Published on January 31, 2012