The HistoryMakers
On March 16, 2021, in a series of mass shootings by a white American gunman, 21 year old Robert Aaron Long killed eight Asian Americans in Acworth, Georgia. This week, a 65 year old Filipino woman was kicked and beaten by Brandon Elliott, a 38 year old black...
By Thomas Charlier
When St. Jude opened in 1962, Danny Thomas vowed the hospital would treat patients regardless of race, religion or ability to pay. Rudolph Jackson, M.D., was one of the first Black doctors at St. Jude.
While he was finishing his training in Philadelphia, Dr. Jackson fielded an offer...
The deadline to apply for property tax exemptions for tax year 2020 has been extended to Friday, April 9, 2021. As a reminder, the following exemptions will automatically renew for homeowners who received them last year (tax year 2019) and remained eligible this year (tax year 2020).
Homeowner Exemption...
The HistoryMakers
Dear Viewer:
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 is the last day of Women’s History Month, but in our case we say Black Women’s History Month. In honor of our WomanMakers initiative and thanks to a major gift from former Xerox CEO Ursula Burns in honor of her late husband, Lloyd F. Bean, retired Xerox scientist...
Featuring FIT President Dr. Joyce Brown and Model Pat Cleveland's Women's History Month Tributes
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FIT President Dr. Joyce Brown speaks about Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, and bridal designer Amsale Aberra
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Fashion Model Pat Cleveland speaks about the painter Lady Bird Cleveland
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The HistoryMakers
Although not well known historically, African American women...
Featuring Rock Musicians Rufus Wainwright, Lisa Loeb, Tim Reynolds and More
The American College of Gastroenterology Invites All to “Tune It Up: A Concert To Raise Awareness” on March 31
Sinai Chicago’s Dr. Benjamin Levy is once again merging music and medicine in an effort to raise awareness of the importance...
When Eric Seals made the jump from freelance videographer to business owner, he knew exactly what kind of equipment and cameras were needed to be successful. But he was less sure about his needs when it came to accountants, lawyers, insurance and bankers.
“When I started, I just went to...
With the April 6 municipal elections just weeks away, Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough made a special presentation recently to an Orland Park senior who has served as a Cook County Election Judge for more than six decades.
Yarbrough attended the weekly Orland Township senior bingo event to recognize Caryl Tietz, who...
By Sharon Fant
Many women fall into the habit of taking care of others' health and wellness needs before taking care of their own. As a nurse, mother, and grandmother, I am guilty of doing the same. The fact is women are more positioned to provide care for the most...
The Katie Hall Educational Foundation, Inc. will present its Annual Katie Hall Public Service Awards on Friday, April 9, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. EST in the Afternoon at the South Atrium, 2nd Floor, Indiana Statehouse in Downtown Indianapolis. The Foundation will honor Eric J. Holcomb, Indiana’s 51st and current...
