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“When you think about how much people of color have been a part of this industry, I wanted to approach it in a way where it wasn’t them against us. It's about how gemstones are seen throughout the world,” says Mixon. #BarryMixon

“When the laws need to be passed, and when the decisions need to be made, we need to consciously go there thinking Illinois,” stated R #AshleyRamos

“As we continue to grow and evolve, so does our audience of Black women,” said Green. #BWe

By the half the Magic trailed the Bulls 70 – 63 #ChicagoBulls

Illinois State Representative Lamont J. Robinson joins Illinois House Black Caucus Chair Kam Buckner, MWRD Commissioner & Former Obama Great Lakes Czar Cam Davis, and 34th Ward Committeeperson Preston Brown in supporting McClinton’s bid for Cook County Commissioner

“The sheriff’s office was my opportunity to prove to my father the choices I made, the decisions I made, and the mistakes I made weren’t going to define who I was,” said Gercone. #CarmenGercone

Advocates urged the inclusion of a bill (SB3774 Aquino/ HB4920 Ammons) that would expand Earned Income Credit (EIC) eligibility, include a new state Child Tax Credit, and increase the amount of credit available to each low-income filer. #earnedincometaxcredit

“I think those two men need to sit down and talk things out and have the developer there. If there is something that the developer has done, then there is something that can be straightened out,” said Bradley, who is a community activist. #BradleyReport

Going into the final quarter, the Bulls had the lead with the score at 104 -92.

“We are concerned about violence and concerned about our children being gunned down. We have innocent lives that we are losing,” said Bonk #PatriciaBonk