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Chairman Fred Hampton Jr. Carries the Torch of Revolution from Legacy to Living Movement

Chairman Fred Hampton Jr. opens up about his father’s legacy, his own revolutionary work, and how the Black Panther Cubs continue the movement today (Photo Credit: Tacuma Roeback). “I’ve often said I’m a revolutionary living in reactionary times; much of my work involved being on what we call a political pivot—always adapting to the unexpected while staying focused on the mission. It’s a daily grind. But this is what...

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JaSaun Buckner: The Girl Who Did It From the South Side [Video]

South Side native JaSaun Buckner reflects on her Chicago roots, creative rise and cultural impact in this powerful interview.  Growing up as a kid on the Southside, I always wondered what my friends and I would become. The thought of being something great, as a kid, was as abstract as the color in the sky but I hoped that we’d all grow up to do something meaningful. And we...

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Tonita Cheatham’s Journey of Resilience and Resolution

Tonita Cheatham is an overcomer. As the executive director of community relations for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, she has built a career defined by resilience, impact and leadership. But her journey to success has been anything but linear. “There will be many turns, detours, setbacks, and even crashes,” Cheatham said. “The person I was then could not have predicted the person I would be today, where...

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Keiana Barrett Takes the Helm at the Business Leadership Council

Keiana Barrett (Photo Provided). The Business Leadership Council (BLC), the Chicago area’s premier organization of black corporate leaders and entrepreneurs, proudly announces the appointment of Keiana Barrett as its new Chief Executive Officer. For 15  years, the BLC has been active in Chicago’s government, civic and political arenas, representing its members who are among the region’s most prominent and successful minority-owned businesses. Its leadership has been a resource for...

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Richard Gallion’s Journey: From Chicago’s West Side to Theater and Film Success

Richard Gallion overcame challenges to build a thriving career in acting, writing, and directing. His latest production, “A Fall from Royalty,” explores history, community, and the power of choice (Photo Credit: Richard Gallion Entertainment). On a Tuesday morning, Richard Gallion started his day praying. “I sit silently for at least 15 minutes and pray,” he said. Afterward, Gallion took his youngest son to school, a significant trek up north....

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Illinois Attorney General Provides Guidance on Law Enforcement’s Role in Immigration Enforcement

Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued new guidance to Illinois law enforcement, stressing their duty to follow state laws that restrict involvement in federal immigration enforcement. The goal is to build trust between immigrant communities and local police, strengthen public safety, and clearly define the limits of state and local authority. The guidance outlines the provisions of the Illinois TRUST Act, the Voices of Immigrant Communities Empowering Survivors (VOICES) Act,...

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