Q&A with Author and Marketing Strategist, Courtney R. Rhodes
byFor years author, marketing strategist and entrepreneur Courtney R. Rhodes has been the brand-building pro that companies turn to when in need. Through years…
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Making It Right For Henrietta Lacks
byJust when White America thought it was safe to come out its defensive crouch against charges of historic racism, here comes Oprah Winfrey starring…
A Celebration of Hope and Redemption
byThe Rev. Jesse Jackson has been arrested at sit-ins and demonstrations many times in his long crusade for racial, social and economic justice around…
The Celebration of History Makers
byJulieanna Richardson is smiling. The History Makers founder hosted her annual spectacular this past Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Art Institute of Chicago….
Q&A With Shelia Morgan
byShelia Morgan is an award-winning executive and President/CEO of the Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council. Previously she served as the Executive Director of the…
Q&A With Sherri Shepherd
byFor more than twenty years, actress, comedian and television personality Sherri Shepherd has proven herself to be one of the most hard working and…
Q&A With Homer Bryant
byFor 27 years, Homer Bryant and the Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center has delivered life-long benefits through its focus on discipline and personal development. From…
From The Farm To Big City Success: Howard Medley Turns 90
byA prominent Chicago businessman and political operative who has been one of the Black community’s biggest givers through the years has turned 90 years…
Blondean Davis: A Model Of Educational Excellence
bySome say she has the quiet tenacity of Rosa Parks. Others suggest that her resourcefulness and ingenuity are reminiscent of renowned educator Marva Collins….
Q&A With La Shawn Banks
byA veteran of film, television and theater, actor La Shawn Banks has steadily amassed a thorough body of work that is both diverse and…
Bravo Mr. Chance
byThis year I attended Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow PUSH’s Wall Street Project in New York and sat in on a hip hop workshop. The…
Q&A With The CIRCLE Foundation
byCreated by LaShaun Jackson and Omar Moore, the Circle Foundation is an all encompassing non-profit organization that serves the youth of Chicago in a…