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Who’s Who In Black Chicago celebrates local African American achievement in various industries such as business, politics, tech, sports, entertainment, and more. Stay connected with us to find out about our upcoming programming and events.
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Jayne Kennedy Visits Chicago on Book Tour, Reflects on Breaking Barriers, Faith, and Journey in Her New Memoir “Plain Jayne”
Jayne Kennedy, the first Black woman to win Miss Ohio USA in 1970 and the Emmy Award-winning host of CBS’s The NFL Today in...
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Obama Foundation features works from celebrated artist Julie Mehretu at Obama Presidential Center
Julie Mehretu's art serves as a powerful bridge between past and present, personal history and public space in ways that...
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Purpose, Power and Service: Dr. Karriem Watson on Leadership, Legacy and Moving the Culture
As a respected leader in healthcare and a 2026 Chicago Defender Men of Excellence honoree, Dr. Karriem Watson, CEO of...
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Illinois House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch named executive vice-chair of Cook County Democratic Party
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch has been named Executive Vice-Chair of the Cook County Democratic Party, further strengthening his...
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The Nation and the World Mark Passing of Civil Rights Icon Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr.
The Family of Civil Rights Icon and Founder of Rainbow PUSH Coalition Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., Dies at 84...
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ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER, WHO'S WHO IN BLACK - CHICAGO
Merry Green is the President of MGPG Events, Inc. and the Creator & Founder of “The Black Women’s Expo” (BWe) in Chicago, and other urban markets. The Black Women’s Expo is the nation’s longest running empowerment exposition for the African American consumer having just celebrated an amazing 25 year milestone!
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