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Ms. Chevette M. Conley Writer/Photographer/Photojournalist The Black United Fund of Illinois honored five extraordinary Chicago entrepreneurs at its 13th Annual “Living Legends/Passing the Torch©” Awards Benefit at The DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago. With the 2013 theme The Year of the Ancestors, the organization honored posthumously Cleophas Barnes for passing […] Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE (***) Even though “Hunger Games” set the groundwork for what’s to follow, “Catching Fire” seems to do a better job in establishing the whole thing under Francis Lawrence’s direction. Suzanne Collins’ dystopian young adult novel trilogy turned movie franchise is a sturdy centerpiece and visual […] Dorothy was born in Tieplant, Mississippi on February 12, 1954 to proud parents, Ardelia & Joe Conley (who preceded her in death). Dorothy was the youngest of four. Her eldest sibling, Joanne Phillips, Pearl Conley (preceeded her in death, and Billie James Conley welcomed her with open arms. She married Esrkine Norment Sr. and […] CPS has just restructured its networks to better align its academic goals and geographies of existing neighborhoods. They reduced the number of existing networks from 19 separate networks for elementary schools and high schools to 13 networks that encompass Pre-Kindergarten education through Grade 12. CPS hopes the new structure will allow for a more […] Members of Roll Call and Pastor of Healing Temple Church Rev. Vincent Kirkwood Black outfit – center, inside gym above church seek to rehab it for area youth programs. By Todd Thomas Life in the inner city has never been tougher than it is today and youth are facing an uphill battle to […]
Ex-NBA superstar/businessman Ervin Magic Johnson is overwhelmed by Bridgescape student Haman Cross’ introduction. North Lawndale Bridgescape Academy student Haman Cross at podium giving a heartfelt speech before introducing ex-NBA superstar Magic Johnson (right of Hayman). Rapper Common also listening (white shirt).
By Isaac Lewis, Jr An inspiring intelligent speech […] Extraordinary people go to extraordinary measures to make their dreams come true! Tony Butler was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1995. Tony attended School in Chicago Illinois. Tony B began rapping at the age 12 years old when he was inspired by seeing big name rap artist on MTV Cribs and […] |
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