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Rep. James Clyburn Steps Down from House Leadership

Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Longtime South Carolina Democratic Rep. James Clyburn has announced his resignation from his House leadership position, effective immediately, while simultaneously committing to run for reele...

Chicago Bears Hire Black Woman as First Female Coach in Team History

The first female coach in Chicago Bears history is a Black woman. On Tuesday (Feb. 20), the Bears hired 39-year-old Jennifer King as an offensive assistant who will work with the running backs.& The Bears are hiring Jennifer King as an assista...

Empowering Black Wealth: Insights from Northwestern Mutual Event

In honor of Black History Month, Northwestern Mutual – Chicago hosted an event on Thursday, Feb. 15, to discuss the racial wealth gap and ways to help close it. Panelists provided finance-related anecdotes from their lives, inspiring testimonies and...

Woman’s 50-Part Story About Marrying ‘Pathological Liar’ Goes Viral

Photo: TikTok An Atlanta woman has become a viral sensation after sharing dozens of videos detailing her marriage to a “pathological liar.” In a 50-part series called “Who TF Did I Marry,” TikTok user Reesa Teesa dived into...

The Carr Report: Social Security Pop Quiz

How much do you know about social security? MassMutual recently gave a social security true/false quiz to 1,500 individuals ages 55 through 65. According to the results, 65 percent of people either failed or got a D grade, 18 percent of respondent...

MR. SONNY KNOWS for Feb. 21

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Mayor Johnson, City Sue Oil And Gas Companies For Climate Deception

On Tuesday (Feb. 20), Mayor Brandon Johnson announced that the City of Chicago is suing six oil and gas corporations and their largest trade association for deceiving Chicago consumers about the climate dangers associated with their products.& F...

Quinn Minute – Importance of organization

by Rix Quinn I once read a book on getting organized. Unfortunately, right now it’s lost. First, throw away stuff you don’t need, like old gum wrappers, telephone books before 1997, and dead bugs. Keep important things like the TV, the DVD player, an...

The MSI Black Creativity Gala: A Celebration of Black Art and Elegance

Photo: Chicago Mayor’s Office On Saturday, Feb. 17, the Museum of Science and Industry captivated attendees with its annual Black Creativity Gala. Dignitaries, business leaders, artists, socialites and avid supporters of Black creators gathered...

J. Pharoah Doss: Coming full circle with Ibram X Kendi

Dr. Ibram X. Kendi spoke at the Aspen Ideas Festival in 2019 about his book How to Be an Antiracist. During the Q&A, a questioner was unsure how Kendi defined racism and asked him to provide a definition. Kendi defined racism as a collection of r...

O’Hare Airport Gets $40M Boost from Biden’s Infrastructure Law

Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Aviation announced last week that O’Hare International Airport will receive an additional $40M in Airport Terminal Program grant funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, bringing the total amou...

Not My Son’s “Every Step of The Way” Gala: A night of celebration and impact in Dallas

Brace yourself, Dallas! Not My Son (“NMS”), the unstoppable Black women-led non-profit powerhouse dedicated to dismantling city and national systems of oppression, is gearing up for its fourth annual gala, “Every Step of The Way.” This electrifying...

South Dallas will elect a new trustee this May

By Keri Mitchell Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press Dallas ISD School Board President Justin Henry announced this week he will not seek reelection as the District 9 trustee, and a four-way race to replace him is underway.In& a lette...

Will Parents Be Incarcerated For The Actions And Decisions Of Their Children?

By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. I can say with certainty my parents gave me a foundation built on love. I always felt cared about and safe. They poured their humanity into me every day. Having a good name was important. Keeping a good name was even more...

The Chicago Teachers Union Is Pushing to Green its Public Schools

Teachers and students in Chicago’s public schools are working to bring the Green New Deal to school buildings and classrooms. By Willy Blackmore Kevin Moore, a social studies teacher at George Washington High School in Chicago’s South Side, has a fut...