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He was recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business as a Notable Black Leader and Executive in 2021 and is responsible for founding multiple events and festivals to serve South Side communities, including the Hyde Park Summer Fest, one of the community’s largest festivals. #swain

“You take my own story. When I grew up in Granite City down in southern Illinois, I didn't have a lot of people that looked like me in government service, I didn't know that was an opportunity. They didn't have a booth at your career day that talked about people going into public service. #secretaryofstate

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will move to a mask-optional model for staff and all students, pre-k through grade 12, beginning Monday, March 14. #CPS

We are in a troubling moment in history, with so many problems both at home in our communities and abroad

“Make no mistake: this is a violent crime done primarily to obtain an anonymous car to commit more acts of violence, frequently shootings,” Sheriff Dart told the committee.

TONY BELL served as executive director of the Center for Community Academic Success Partnerships, and BARBARA HARRIS was a CCASP project manager. #FederalCourt

“Today, young Black women will see it is possible for them to reach the highest court in the land - the ultimate achievement for a jurist,” wrote Norington-Reaves.

“As a black man, and as someone who's actually been pulled over by the police and been subjected to humiliation by local law enforcement, I recognize that our system needs accountability,” said McClinton.”We also have to talk about the fact that the system hasn't necessarily worked for people who look like us.” #politics

“No one is going to bring more passion to these causes than attorneys who resemble the communities they’re fighting for,” Crump said. “And there are many, many non-white attorneys who have the expertise and experience to lead MDL cases. It’s high time for them to be seen and heard from.”   #community

“As long as we continue to not equip our kids, they will continue to fail us and we will continue to fail them,” said Ward.