Illinois news

• She’s On Her Way: The People-Powered Rise of Kamala Harris

  04-08-2024 22:20
  
  Kamala Harris launches her presidential bid with unprecedented fundraising success and a groundswell of diverse grassroots support, echoing the organizing power of Barack Obama’s historic campaigns (Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore, Flickr).
  Vice President Kamala Harris officially began her presidential campaign this past week…and it’s safe to say she is on a roll and on her way!
  Within the first 24 hours of the news that outgoing President Joe Biden endorsed her to become the new
  
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• Kheemerfest Marks 4th Year with Star Performances and Community Spirit

  04-08-2024 15:00
  
  BJ The Chicago Kid performing at Kheemerfest 2024 (Photo Credit: Ethan Davis).
  By Ethan Davis
  On a recent Saturday, the 4th annual Kheemerfest was held right next to Grace Temple MB Church in Dolton, Illinois.
  Chicago artists BJ The Chicago Kid, The Cool Kids and Adam Ness headlined the event. Artists like Jaas X, Jaleal, Carson, Gorilla Social, and We Just Friends also starred at the unique event. Kheemerfest hosted some karaoke performances. Many attendees with tents and lawn chairs congregate
  
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• Kamala Harris Dismisses Trump’s Attack On Her Black Identity

  04-08-2024 14:25
  
  Photo: Getty Images
  Vice President Kamala Harris has dismissed former President Donald Trump’s attack on her racial identity.
  On Wednesday (July 31), Harris appeared at a rally in Texas, where she reacted to Trump’s appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists conference in Chicago, per the Guardian.
  Trump participated in a question and answer session during which he sparred with Black journalists and questioned Harris’ Black identity.
  “She was always of In
  
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