• Chicago Rallies for Healing and Safety Amid Surge in Violence

    Chicago Rallies for Healing and Safety Amid Surge in Violence
    In the wake of a devastating surge in violence that has left the city in mourning, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the City of Chicago have issued a heartfelt statement extending condolences to the families and communities affected by the recent tragic events.
    The city has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety of all residents and visitors by implementing a series of urgent measures.
    In a bid to bolster security and provide immediate support to affected communities, the following initiative
  • Peace In The Streets Block Party & Job Fair Unites North Lawndale Community

    Peace In The Streets Block Party & Job Fair Unites North Lawndale Community
    Sponsored by 1-800-TruckWreck and iHeartMedia Chicago, the Peace In The Streets Summer Block Party & Job Fair returned to North Lawndale recently (Photos courtesy of 1-800-TruckWreck).
    The Peace In The Streets Summer Block Party & Job Fair sponsored by 1-800-TruckWreck, in partnership with iHeartMedia Chicago and the North Lawndale Employment Network (NLEN), returned to North Lawndale on Saturday, June 29, from noon to 3 p.m.Taking place at the NLEN workforce campus located at 1111 South
  • E. Faye Williams: Angel is still an angel!

    E. Faye Williams: Angel is still an angel!
    (TriceEdneyWire.com)—A few days ago, Angel Reese finished a game with 18 points and 11 rebounds. She tied Candace Parker for most consec­utive double-doubles in a season. She was the youngest player in the Wom­en’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) to have nine consecutive double-doubles. Now the average person might have no idea who Angel Reese is and why I am writing about a basketball player when I so often write about women who were civil and human rights subjects.
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