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Column: Youth group to hold first Homewood-Flossmoor Juneteenth festival this Saturday

June 14, 2021 at 2:56 p.m.

A year ago, in the wake of the global protests over the police murder of George Floyd, young Glenwood resident Destiny Watson was inspired to plan a Juneteenth celebration in...

Column: South suburban group launches student fellowships to combat systemic racism

May 31, 2021 at 6:00 a.m.

A year ago, as the world was shocked by the brutal police murder of George Floyd, Justice residents Christian Perry and Chakena Perry were compelled to act. Today, Black Millennial...

Column: Lynwood’s history-making mayor to focus on finances, economic growth; opposes bid for a casino

May 17, 2021 at 3:43 p.m.

"I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to...

Column: Placement firm, Governors State, say class of 2021 has reason for optimism and concern in job market

May 3, 2021 at 4:39 p.m.

As students across the country prepare to graduate from college this year, their prospects for landing work have improved thanks to progress in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. But the class...

Column: Operator of Park Forest commercial kitchen space shifts to catering during pandemic, and thrives

April 5, 2021 at 6:16 p.m.

For nearly four years, I've profiled several south suburban small-business owners in this column. With the COVID-19 pandemic still claiming lives and livelihoods, here is a look at how one...

Column: When the pandemic curtailed plans for expansion, Bridgeview sauce maker used online sales to grow

March 22, 2021 at 3:35 p.m.

For nearly four years, I've profiled several south suburban small-business owners in this column. With the COVID-19 pandemic still claiming lives and damaging the economy, here is a look at...

Column: Congressional report outlines action plan to provide opportunities for Black women and girls

March 8, 2021 at 12:53 p.m.

Health disparities, the absence of generational wealth and poverty among transgender women are among challenges highlighted in a report on Black women and girls released last week by U.S. Rep....

A sign directs people to an early-voting polling place Oct. 16, 2020, at the Cook County 6th District courthouse in Markham.

Column: Voting rights advocates warn of suppression efforts around the country

February 22, 2021 at 2:27 p.m.

As voters cast their ballots in local elections in the south suburbs, voter suppression efforts have quickly multiplied across the country in recent weeks, and voters here and nationally have...

Column: Chicago Black Restaurant Week showcases south suburban establishments

February 8, 2021 at 3:52 p.m.

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic that has hit the restaurant industry hard, Chicago Black Restaurant Week founder Lauran Smith wasn't sure how the annual event would be affected...

Drs. Jamie Horn (from left), Lisa Green and Dorothy Anoina take questions from the audience during a forum on women's health care in March 2020 at South Sububan College.

Column: New health clinic on Ingalls campus in Harvey designed to meet needs of Black women with high-risk pregnancies

January 25, 2021 at 3:23 p.m.

Concerns about disproportionately higher maternal death rates among Black women and barriers to quality care at-risk pregnant Black women and their babies face in the south suburbs has led Family...

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