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Matters of Life and Death: The Power Is In Your Hands

By Jehan Gibson-Crump A common misconception is that estate planning only applies to death. This could not be further from the truth. A proper estate...

The Women Behind King 

Jacqueline Robinson, Vice President of The People’s Action     As the saying goes ‘behind every good man is a great woman.’ This could not hold more...

Ayana Contreras and the Fight to Keep Black Chicago Alive

The impact of Black Chicago is both incredible and undeniable; from individuals like Curtis Mayfield and Minnie Riperton to institutions like Soul Train and...

La’Keisha Gray-Sewell is Empowering Young Black Girls with the “Girls Like Me” Project.

La'Keisha Gray-Sewell is an internationally recognized urban girls advocate, media literacy expert, and speaker. She founded the Girls Like Me Project, Inc. to train...

CRERAR Hosts Fall Fun Festival for Chatham Community

Crerar Memorial Presbyterian Church is hosting a NEW community event in Chatham! The Crerar Community FREE Fall Festival kicks off on Saturday, September 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the parking lot behind...

Local Church Brings North Lawndale Community Together Through Firefest

This past Saturday, Lawndale Christian Community Church hosted their annual festival, Firefest, for the Lawndale community at the Firehouse Community Center. The programming for...

The First of Many… Hooray?

When most people think of the saying “delayed but not denied,” it is regarding a specific, overdue outcome that was months or years in...

Toyota Donates Winter Boots and Socks to Chicago Area Homeless Families

Toyota Donates Winter Boots and Socks to Chicago Area Homeless Families “Walk In My Boots’ Community Outreach Project Enriching Lives…One Step At A Time at The...

I Grow Chicago Aims To Empower The Englewood Community; “If In Doubt; Love”

With outbreaks of violence continuing to hit the Englewood community, residents and volunteers have created a space that promotes peace. Consisting of 6 vacant...

With Football on Hold, The Chicago Football Classic Still Finds Ways to Give Back

In the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Chicago Football Classic (CFC) and its partner, Sherman Dodge, continue to offer support to underserved...
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