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This Week In Black History November 20-26, 2024

TINA TURNER NOVEMBER 20 1867—Howard University is founded in Washington, D.C., as a result of a Congressional order. The school goes on to become an incubator of African Americans who play major roles in civil rights as well as Black intellectua...

‘There’s beauty in being vulnerable’: Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles open up about the importance of leading by example

By Samantha Bresnahan and Coy Wire, CNN Jordan Chiles knew her friend was hurting. It was July 28, 2021, and while America was waking up to the shocking news that Simone Biles was withdrawing from the gymnastics all-around competition at the Tokyo Ol...

COLUMN: Will Republicans Save America from Donald Trump?

By James S. Bridgeforth, Ph.D. As President-elect Donald Trump assembles his cabinet with the likes of Matt Gaetz, Tulsi Gabbard and Pete Hegseth, it’s clear this administration isn’t a typical parade of statesmen. Nope, it’s an army of loyalists—a l...

Eden Career Institute Grand Opening at mHUB Chicago Promises to Transform Vocational Education

Photo Courtesy of Eden Career Institute Eden Career Institute, a faith-based nonprofit focused on providing vocational education and technical skills training, is proud to announce its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 21. The ceremon...

MR. SONNY KNOWS for Nov. 20, 2024

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Sherina Maye Edwards Named Chair Of The 25th Annual UNCF “A Mind Is…” Gala, June 14, 2025

Sherina Maye Edwards has been named Gala Chair of the “25th Annual UNCF “A Mind Is…” Gala, which will be held on June 14, 2025, at the Geraghty in Chicago. For the 25th anniversary, the “A Mind Is…” Gala will be a flashback to its original theme, a B...

AURORA Marries Art & Technology in Downtown Dallas

By Vicki MeekDowntown Dallas is about to be lit, both literally and figuratively this Saturday! AURORA2024 Biennial features 26 art activations by both Texas and international artists whocreate work that involves technology. The activations can be...

Quinn Minute – Football’s most important player

by Rix Quinn What’s the most important position on a football team? I vote for the center. Some pay more attention to the quarterback or running backs, but without the center they’d just be standing around. The center starts each play. Although his p...

Bob ‘Butterbean’ Love, Chicago Bulls Legend, Passes Away at 81

Chicago Bulls great Bob Love (Photo Credits NBA.com, Public Domain). Bob “Butterbean” Love, one of the most celebrated Chicago Bulls players, died on Monday (Nov. 18) at 81 after a long fight with cancer, the team announced. “During his nine remarkab...

International Men’s Day Celebration Honors Heritage and Community Event to Feature Mayor Johnson and Distinguished Community Leaders

Real Men Charities, in partnership with Chase, Real Men Cook, The Quarry Event Center, South Side Drive Magazine, and A&S Beverages, is honored to host a celebration of International Men’s Day on& Tuesday, Nov. 19& at The Quarry Event Cen...

Republicans Who Could Derail Confirmation Of Trump’s Cabinet Picks

Photo: Getty Images Several Republican senators could derail the confirmation of President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial Cabinet picks. Since the election, Trump has tapped several polarizing figures for his Cabinet including Robert F. K...

Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Keep Flights Running Smoothly

Photo Credit: Tomás Del Coro, Wikimedia Commons Spirit Airlines, the country’s largest budget carrier, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a bid to cut debt and secure its future.& The South Florida-headquartered airline, which has...

New Clinical Trial Enrolling Patients in Dallas Offers Hope for People with Epilepsy

There is a new study evaluating a promising new treatment for epilepsy. Neurology Consultants of Dallas is currently seeking to enroll patients in this study, called Rise, between the ages of 18-75 who have been diagnosed with focal onset epilepsy an...

PUSH Excel Announces 35th Annual MLK Celebration: A Journey of Hope and Healing

PUSH for Excellence has announced plans for its 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, set to honor the civil rights leader’s enduring legacy. The two-day event begins with a Day of Service and Learning on Saturday, January 18, offering...

Habilitative Systems, Inc. to Host 4th Annual Race and Health Equity Awards on Dec. 12

From L-R: Dr. Terry Mason, Dr. Carol Adams, and Congressman Danny K. Davis will be among 10 individuals honored at the 4th Annual Race and Health Equity Awards Reception. Habilitative Systems, Inc., one of Chicago’s leading behavioral health and huma...