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April 12, 2023

Chicago Named Host City, 2024 Democratic National Convention

Chicago’s bid to host the Democratic National Convention (DNC) was a success, with Chicago named as the host city for the 2024 Democratic National Convention. This tremendous win is an…

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March 28, 2023

A Quick Chat with Nisaini Rexach

Tell us about where you grew up and tell a special high school memory.  I’m a Chicago native from the Humboldt Park community. One of my treasured High School memories…

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March 24, 2023

A Chat about Alicia Ponce’s Work

Tell us a bit about the industry you are in and the work you focus on. Architecture is an industry where we get to define a city’s culture and history. …

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February 28, 2023

Black History Spotlight – Blake Anthony-Johnson

A Conversation with Blake-Anthony Johnson, CEO and President of Chicago Sinfonietta Blake-Anthony Johnson’s multifaceted career has included work as a performer, collaborator, recording artist, and educator. With a focus on…

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February 28, 2023

Black History Spotlight – Leon Walker

Meet Leon Walker Over the past 20 years, Leon I. Walker, Esq., has spearheaded cutting-edge community development projects that have generated thousands of new jobs and brought grocery stores and…

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February 23, 2023

Igniting the Call: A Look In the Relevant Movements of Black America Part 4

By: Markayle Tolliver  As far back as the 1900s, Black History has been woven into history textbooks, documentaries, TV shows and books. However, there have been some misconceptions and misunderstandings…

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February 17, 2023

NEW DEVELOPMENT BREAKS GROUND ON INDUSTRIAL SITE IN NORTH LAWNDALE

By: Markayle Tolliver NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO| Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Deputy Mayor Samir Mayekar, other political officials, along with 548 Enterprise and Related Midwest, broke ground today at 4300 W. Roosevelt Road…

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February 15, 2023

Strengthening the Impact: A Journey In the Struggling Present of Black America, Part 3

 By: Markayle Tolliver  ‘ “The Present Pain of Blacks” In the first publication for this year’s Black History Month campaign, we learned that this month was founded back in the…

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