N'DIGO
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Archive for May, 2013
 

 
Harold Washington. Photo by Antonio Dickey, goodphoto.com.

Chicago Parks Named After African Americans

By Farrah Turenne The Chicago Park District board of commissioners recently named two parks after African Americans, bringing the total to 43 parks named after Black folks who have played instrumental roles in shaping the city...
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A Valued Leader and Effective Change Agent

Mike Lewis likes to see himself as a catalyst for change. The executive vice president of BMO Harris Bank serves on several notable boards, has been recognized by Chicago United as a Business Leader of Color and is listed in Wh...
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Jewel-Osco Celebrates Its Black Vendors

By Donna Hodge For its 13th annual “A Taste of Black History” celebration, Jewel-Osco recently hosted a private reception at Chicago’s South Shore Cultural Center, where guests sampled a variety of soul-stirring dishes pr...
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Proper Diet Fuels Her “Wellness Journey” to Health and Fitness

One day when she was 40, Norma Rixter laid on the couch the entire time her kids and husband went off to work and school until they returned home. She was too weak to get up and had been diagnosed as suffering from diminished l...
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