The Honorable Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. celebrated his 80th birthday at a special luncheon at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago. In attendance, faith and community leaders joined the civil rights leader as they paid [...]
This quote has served as the driving force behind Myetie Hamilton’s passion for investing in our youth and providing access and support to help them realize their full potential. Myetie is a Chicago native, raised on the City’s south side by a single [...]
By Robyn Mitchell-Henry. Twenty-twenty has certainly delivered plenty of new experiences and most of them have caused us to grow and stretch and bend to extract the lessons presented. Learning to accept the changes and [...]
ABC 7 CHICAGO TO HOST 16TH IN SERIES OF LIVE, DIGITAL TOWN HALLS; OCTOBER 6TH EDITION TO FOCUS ON VOTING WITH ABC 7 EYEWITNESS MORNING NEWS ANCHOR TERRELL BROWN MODERATING Digital Town Hall Available Tuesday, [...]
Anchor Terrell Brown will Lead Discussion with Black Business Owners From Across Chicago Area ABC 7, Chicago’s Number One station for news, will present the third installment of BLACK OWNED, a series of LIVE interviews [...]
What is the Counting on Chicago Coalition? The Counting on Chicago Coalition (COCC) is comprised of 30 organizations, each with strong and unique access points to vulnerable populations such as disenfranchised minority communities, the homeless, [...]
Lynn: What do you envision honoring these innovators provides for Chicago children who view these exhibits? Dr. Whitaker: The hope is that kids of all groups get to see African American (AA) scientists, doctors, techies, [...]
Lynn: How will this honor impact your business? Dr. Ian: I think what’s important for people like myself is for us to be out there. Because we’re touching people in ways we don’t even know. [...]
These two innovators met when Coodie, a passionate Chicago-born storyteller, needed an artist, New Orleans-born Chike, to produce a trailer for Coodie’s documentary about Kanye West’s life, while accurately reflecting the African American culture. Within [...]
Lynn: How do you envision this honor impacting your business? “I realize I am an example of what is possible from a modest beginning. . .We will always be a purpose-filled space for people of [...]
The 2020 Census is not your mom and dad’s census, as it is more than a population count. It’s an opportunity to shape the future of Cook County.
Museum of Science and Industry Celebrating 50 Years of Black Creativity. Making HERstory Kim Foxx
Front Row Seated Left to Right: Denise Roy (Surfs Up Restaurants), Judge, Lloyd James Brooks, Damon Clark (City Alert), Myiti Sengstacke-Rice (BronzevilleLife & Chicago Defender Charities, CEO), Phi Lee (The Spin Artist), Sibyl Holloway [...]
In recognition of Black History Month, a new exhibition at the Field Museum will honor Carl W. Cotton’s legacy and celebrate the accomplishments of this unsung African American artist. Featuring taxidermy, interviews, archival footage and [...]
Legendary pastor Rev. Clay Evans, who founded one of Chicago’s historic black churches and served as a civil rights leader in the city, has passed away. Congressman Bobby L. Rush (D-ILL) says, “Reverend Clay Evans [...]
Q&A With Professional MUA Triphena Johnson Q: @JoyIrbySmith “When I look at pictures of myself, I see either puffy or darkness under my eyes. How can I brighten or correct this area? A: The saying [...]
By Erica Faye Watson @ericafayewatson Yohance Lacour began his work as a leather craftsman 10 years ago in an unlikely setting - prison. Prior to his incarceration, Yohance had been both an investigative reporter and an [...]
By Gina B. @GinaSpot In the 90s, there was a limited representation by Black designers. Co-founder, Mustafa Abdullah (AKA DJ Mustafa Rocks) was winding down his popular Brotha Man line of fashion headwear. Abdullah’s idea [...]