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A Pictorial History of African Americans In Chicago
Posted February 24, 2012 by Web Editor
Local author Lowell Thompson’s new book, African Americans in Chicago, is a pictorial history that boasts more than 200 vintage images, which provide readers with a unique opportunity to reconnect with the history that shaped our community. “The story of Black Chicago is so rich that few know it all,” says former advertising executive Thompson, [...]
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30 Years of Momentum at Black Creativity Gala
Posted February 20, 2013 by Derrick Baker
Year after year, it’s a challenge to decide which facet of the Black Creativity Gala at the Museum of Science and Industry gets the higher marks. If you’ve ever attended, you know what I’m talking about. If not, take my word for it. What grades higher? The diversity and availability of the food, both hot [...]
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Reclaiming the Dream
Posted February 28, 2013 by Web Editor
Written in response to the Inauguration of President Barack Obama January 22, 2013 Leslie Pollard, Ph.D., D.Min., MBA President, Oakwood University Huntsville, AL 35896 “Well, I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free!” I do not know why the words of Lee Greenwood’s moving anthem to being an American hit [...]
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Pastor Corey Brooks’ Vigil On Roof of Legendary Black-Owned Motel and Show Club
Posted March 8, 2012 by Web Editor