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The Bronzeville community celebrated the grand opening of the Urban Partnership Bank branch at 35th Street and South Michigan. Among the many community leaders and …
Published on February 9, 2012
Garrett A. Morgan
Published on February 9, 2012
Lonnie Johnson
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Madame CJ Walker
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Dr. Charles R. Drew
Published on February 9, 2012
Maya Angelou smiles during an interview with the Associated Press Tuesday, March 4, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Published on February 9, 2012
The president, who faces re-election in November, touched on small business, education and foreclosure during his recent State of the Union address.
Published on February 8, 2012
Cornelius began his media career as an announcer at WVON. He then began to develop a pilot for a music show at WCIU-TV. In 1970, …
Published on February 8, 2012
Don Cornelius, creator of the Soul Train television show was the quintessential Dean of Entertainment, the epitome of pure genius. (Photo by Jerome Photography)
Published on February 8, 2012
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
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Published on February 7, 2012
Vesta Williams
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