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Free money for college

Groups host FAFSA completion workshops by La Risa Lynch Brandon Williams knew he wanted to go to college, but worried about paying for it. “It was just me and my grandmother,” said the 2010 Julian…


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Jesse White endorses Rahm Emanuel for mayor

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White today announced that he is endorsing Rahm Emanuel for Mayor of Chicago. Citing Rahm’s strength and experience, White believes Rahm is uniquely qualified to increase the safety of our…


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Chicago’s Black comic book movement

Artists, authors and graphic novelists converge at Kenwood Academy High School on Chicago’s south side to share their insights about a growing movement of Black comic book writers and how they are creating a niche in the comic book industry that has now embraced Black superheroes. Also see how author L.A Banks has created a Black version of popular vampire novels, like Twilight, in the Vampire Huntress.



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Davis’ withdrawal draws ire

Coalition that selected him as consensus candidate not consulted by La Risa Lynch Carol Moseley Braun is now the only major Black candidate in the city’s race for mayor after Congressman Danny Davis and state…



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Hendon takes action to reopen Meigs Field

by La Risa Lynch Mayoral hopeful state Senator Rickey R. Hendon (D-5) is putting words into action on a campaign promise to reopen Meig’s Field. He has filed a resolution with the Illinois General Assembly…


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Tavis Smiley, Cornel West unite for new radio show

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ — Two of America’s most influential and provocative public figures, broadcaster Tavis Smiley and Princeton professor Cornel West have joined forces to co-host a new radio program – Smiley &…