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Thousands celebrate 90th Bud Billiken Parade on Saturday

Thousands choked the streets of Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood on Saturday as the 90th annual Bud Billiken Parade kicked off the 2019 school year. Serving...

Gift of Hope kicks off National Minority Donor Awareness Week in new facility

As she enjoyed her father’s 71st birthday party with friends and family, Syreeta Talbert received a phone call from the hospital informing her that her...

Premier Urgent Care Becomes First Black-Owned Urgent Care in Chicago

Chicago’s first black-owned urgent care facility opened in Hyde Park last month bringing much needed health services to the city’s Southside. Located on 47th and...

Five South and West Side sites chosen for new “mega-casino”

Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced there are five potential locations for Chicago’s first casino last week. All the locations are located in the South and...

Diversity in Construction to Provide Apprenticeship Programs to African Americans, Increase Livable Wage Says Sen. Emil Jones III

The Illinois Senate and House passed a bill that could encourage more African Americans to take part in apprenticeship programs in the construction industry. The...

Presidential Candidates Make Their Pitch at PUSH Convention

As she stood on the pulpit of a Bronzeville church, Senator Elizabeth Warren seemed less like a Democratic presidential candidate giving a stump speech...

#MuteRKelly Founders Honored at Evening of Impact

Activists Kenyette Tisha Barnes and Oronike Odeleye were awarded the Visionary Award at the 16th annual Evening of Impact on Thursday for their work...

“Let’s Get It.” Southside Blues Guitarist Melody Angel Doesn’t Know the Meaning of the Word ‘Quit.’

Growing up on the Southside, the blues guitarist cut her teeth watching YouTube videos of her favorite artists and learning from them. At 15...

Hyde Park Brew Fest Pulls in Massive Crowd Despite Rain, Hail

Downtown Hyde Park exploded over the weekend with bumping music, dancing people and plenty of cold beers as the 6th annual Hyde Park Brew...
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