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Posts tagged as “African American”
The Black Star Project
The Black Star Project, located at the corner of 35th and King Drive, is a nonprofit organization serving the Bronzeville community by offering mentoring and…
African-American History Events at Chicago Public Libraries
February is African-American History Month and the Chicago Public Libraries are serving up some wonderful programs, from films to discussions about health and more. Check…
Bicultural Artists Use “Drums of Peace” to Educate and Motivate
The cozy South Chicago Art Center is nestled in a mostly low-income Chicano and Black neighborhood on the city’s Southeast Side. It’s across from a…
Opinion: How to Turn a Moment into a Movement
After hearing the constant coverage from various media outlets about the Trayvon Martin case, I asked myself “How long will this keep happening? What will…
Black women marrying later, studies show
Sabrennia Fountain says she gets tired of hearing friends and family members urge her to marry and start a family. “I hear all the time…
Roseland Profile
Jackeé McCoy of Roseland says her younger sister was walking to school one day in the blighted neighborhood when she was raped. McCoy, 20, said,…
African Americans Voting For Obama: Skin Color or Credentials?
On election night, five African Americans shared their views on whether it is fair to vote for President Barack Obama because of his race. “[African…