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By Ben SzalinskiandBrenden Moore,Capitol News Illinois  SPRINGFIELD — Illinois voters could be asked to amend the state’s redistricting law this fall after the House approved a constitutional amendment fearing federal protections for minority representation will be struck down. But that question may be put on hold after the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck […]

Community gathering on May 13 to focus on Black political representation, voting protections and next steps COMMUNITY EVENT: WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026 Doors Open: 5:30 p.m. | Program Begins: 6:00 p.m. Markham City Hall 16313 S. Kedzie Ave., Markham, Illinois With the event taking place tomorrow evening, Wednesday, May 13, Cook County Commissioner Dr. Kisha […]

History, culture and Black excellence took center stage Saturday night at Wrigley Field as Alabama A&M University defeated Prairie View A&M University, 10-7, in the inaugural Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic 2026, the first time Historically Black Colleges and Universities competed against one another at the iconic North Side ballpark. The landmark event, held May 2, […]

For Nicole Spicer, principal of Bronzeville Classical Academy, education has never been just a profession. “It’s not a job, it’s not a career,” Spicer said after being surprised with the 2026 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership during a school ceremony attended by students, teachers, family members, education leaders and community supporters at Bronzeville […]

In a speech at the 5th Ikeda Forum for Intercultural Dialogue held on September 20, 2008, the late Dr. Vincent Harding referenced words by his friend Kwame Ture, also known as Stokely Carmichael. Dr. Harding quoted Kwame saying that “for racism to die in America, a whole new America will have to be born.” Dr. […]