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Forgotten Heroine, Ethel Payne: Pioneer of the Black Press

Tammy Gibson (SankofaTravelHer) - October 8, 2021

Ethel L. Payne had a front seat in history. Known as the First Lady of the Black Press, Payne's career as a ground-breaking journalist...

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Cyclist Major Taylor Honored with Mural in Indianapolis

Tammy Gibson (SankofaTravelHer) - September 13, 2021

A mural honoring the life of cycling champion Marshall "Major" Taylor was unveiled Thursday. The mural is the first in a series of future...

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Chicago State University Eliminates Debt for Students Impacted by Pandemic

Tammy Gibson (SankofaTravelHer) - August 31, 2021

Chicago State University started the new year erasing student debt from last year due to the pandemic. The university administration approved $500,000 towards a program...

Education

ScholarShopMom Helps Students Obtain Money for College

Tammy Gibson (SankofaTravelHer) - August 30, 2021

Brenda High is an Educational Consultant, College, Career, and Scholarship Readiness Coach. High is the founder of ScholarShopMom. Her mission is to assist students...

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South Side Chef’s Fight against Hunger

Tammy Gibson (SankofaTravelHer) - August 27, 2021

Michael Airhart, founder of Taste for the Homeless, is a community leader in Chicago. His mission is to uplift the homeless by providing services for...

City

Three Best Friends Form First Black Owned Bread Company in Chicago.

Tammy Gibson (SankofaTravelHer) - April 19, 2021

Charles Alexander, Mark Edmond, and Jamel Lewis are the founders of The Black Bread Company, the first black-owned gourmet sliced bread company in the...

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