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Route to Opportunity: How Chicago’s Transit System Is Redefining Access

As cities across the country deal with widening income gaps and cultural disparities, one persistent issue is that where you live has a profound...

Building a Village Where Black Men Can Heal — And You Can Help.. TMH MANCAVE in Chicago, IL

Sometimes the most powerful movements start with the smallest spark that turns into a very bright light. This month, I sat down with the team...

Investing in Our Future Scholarship Gala Raises $400K for Southland Students

From left, Dr. Johnnie Thomas, Rich Township 227 superintendent; Dr. Tiffany Brunson, Elementary School District 159 superintendent; Dr. Sandra Thomas, Superintendents' Commission president; Dr....

Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus Hosts 2nd Annual Job Fair, Drawing Over 1,000 Chicago Residents

Chicago Aldermen from left to right--Ald. Desmon Yancy (5th), Ald. Emma Mitts (37th), Ald. Walter Burnett (27th), Ald. Stephanie Coleman (16th), Ald. Jason Ervin...

YMCA, Salvation Army Secure $850K Grant to Expand STEAM Learning for Joliet Families

U.S. Rep Lauren Underwood joined YMCA President and CEO Katy Leclair, Salvation Army Corps Administrator Envoy Scott Hurula, and Major K. Kendall Mathews, Associate...

Suburban School Districts Partner with UNCF to Raise Hundreds of Thousands in Scholarship Dollars for Local Students at Gala, Feb. 21

Superintendents Commission Choir Members Rehearse (Photo Provided).  For the third year, the Superintendents’ Commission for the Study of Demographics and Diversity (SCSDD) and UNCF, the...

Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Hosts 2025 Soiree to Unify and Strengthen Advocacy

Illinois Sen. Lakesia Collins (Photo Provided).  Illinois State Senator Lakesia Collins, Joint Chairman of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC), will be joined by the...

Investing in Our Future: SCSDD and UNCF Host 2025 Scholarship Gala to Support Chicagoland Students

For the third year, the Superintendents’ Commission for the Study of Demographics and Diversity (SCSDD) and UNCF, the United Negro College Fund, are joining...

Equal Hope Holds Successful 3rd Annual “Teal Talk” Health & Resource Fair

Photo Provided. Chicagoans attended Equal Hope’s 3rd Annual “Teal Talk” Health & Resource Fair recently at the Humboldt Park Field House, held in honor of...

Chicago Hosts Top Collegiate Track & Field Athletes at 4th Annual Windy City Invitational

Chicago is set to host one of the most dynamic collegiate track and field events in the nation, bringing together elite athletes and fostering...
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