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Ebony Graves, of Joliet, Illinois, has been crowned Miss Black Illinois 2023. She has been chosen to represent the state of Illinois at the highly anticipated…
Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed Chasse Rehwinkel as the comptroller of the City of Chicago. In this role, the comptroller is responsible for managing the collection…
Photo: Getty Images Justices Clarence Thomas and Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote sharp, opposing opinions, criticizing each other by name, as the Supreme Court struck down affirmative…
Chicago and Detroit hold a special place for Erykah Badu. “I’m at home,” said the four-time Grammy-winning R&B and Soul artist about performing at those chocolate…
Less than 1% of the nation’s craft beer owners are African Americans. Co-founders, Chicagoans and friends Jahmal Johnson and Damon Patton disrupted that staggering stat by…
Photo by Evan Marcus Imagery Simone Green was born to sing. By nine, she already knew music would always be a part of her life. Her…
Ladies and gentleman, start your engines. The weekend is here. After much fanfare, the first ever NASCAR Chicago Street Race takes over downtown. But as usual,…
Black Love Black love is a forever bond between two individuals who choose each other despite life’s obstacles, challenges and even joys. Black love is sacred,…
Christine King Farris, the only living sibling of Dr. Martin Luther King, died today, June 29, at the age of 95. She was the last surviving…
The Supreme Court’s landmark decision to strike affirmative action from college admissions drew a flurry of criticism from prominent Illinois democratic leaders. All condemned the ruling…