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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Chicago Book Launch: A Night of Legacy and Inspiration

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson celebrated the launch of her memoir, Lovely One, at Chicago’s Salem Baptist Church of Chicago (Photo Credit: Inez...

Jerry Butler, Soul Legend and Former Cook County Commissioner, Dies at 85

Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons They called Jerry Butler the “Iceman” for his cool, velvety voice. But the world-renowned singer, songwriter, producer, and lifelong Chicagoan embodied...

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...

‘Hot Flashes And Cool Conversations: The Menopause Chronicles’ Tour Kicks Off In Chicago, Feb. 23

Tanya Bennett, founder of the Hot Flashes and Cool Conversations Foundation (Photo Provided). The Hot Flashes and Cool Conversations Foundation, PUSH 365 Event Group LLC,...

Christina Anthony Brings a Fresh Take to Miss Scarlet in ‘CLUE’ at Chicago’s CIBC Theatre

Christina Anthony (Photo Courtesy of Broadway In Chicago) When actress, comedian and writer Christina Anthony hits the CIBC Theatre stage, it will truly be one...

Chicago’s First Hybrid School Board Appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson, Paving the Way for Full Elections in 2027

In a major step toward a fully elected school board, Mayor Brandon Johnson has completed the final appointments to Chicago’s first-ever hybrid Board of...

Meet Angela Martin, 2025 Women of Excellence Honoree: A Journey of Faith, Media and Ministry

For Angela Martin, the email came as a shock. When her assistant forwarded the message notifying her that she had been named a 2025...

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...

EXCLUSIVE: Chicago Teen Divinefavour Osuji Wins National STEM Award for Prosthetic Innovation

Divinefavour Osuji (Photo Provided). BHM Move Makers: Black Chicagoans Doing Big Things – Stories highlighting individuals in our city who are driving change.   Chicago high school...

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...
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