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Lane Tech senior Divinefavour Osuji is the 2025 National STEM Champion for developing an affordable, muscle-controlled prosthetic hand.

Lane Tech senior Divinefavour Osuji is the 2025 National STEM Champion for developing an affordable, muscle-controlled prosthetic hand.

Valerie Jarrett, former Obama advisor and CEO of the Obama Foundation, will be honored with the 2025 Women of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award on March 21 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk. Join us in celebrating Black women leaders shaping history.

Image courtesy of Google House Music and its legendary Black creators from Chicago got the ultimate shout-out to start Black History Month. On Saturday, Feb. 1, Google highlighted the genre with a Doodle on its search engine.  “In celebration of Black History Month, today’s music video Doodle, celebrates house music, a genre with roots in … Continued

Explore the inspiring story of Myles Lee Reed Sr., a centenarian who has lived through 17 presidential administrations, excelled in multiple fields, and celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends on Chicago’s South Side

Explore the inspiring story of Myles Lee Reed Sr., a centenarian who has lived through 17 presidential administrations, excelled in multiple fields, and celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends on Chicago’s South Side

Greg Gumbel, a three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and the first African-American announcer to call play-by-play for a major U.S. sports championship, leaves behind a legacy of excellence, inspiration, and groundbreaking achievements in sports media.

Pedro Martinez, head of Chicago Public Schools, faces termination during a pivotal moment for the district, sparking divided opinions among stakeholders and raising questions about the future of CPS leadership.

Pedro Martinez, head of Chicago Public Schools, faces termination during a pivotal moment for the district, sparking divided opinions among stakeholders and raising questions about the future of CPS leadership.

The Second Annual Gun Violence Prevention Expo brought together community leaders, youth advocates, and public officials to forge partnerships, empower the next generation, and strengthen safety nets for Chicago’s most vulnerable.