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Watch Night: How Black Americans Welcomed Freedom With Prayer
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (682+ words) Watch Night or "Freedom's Eve' commemorates when African Americans watched and waited for the Emancipation Proclamation. by'Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware On the night of'Dec. 31, 1862, under cover of darkness and winter cold, groups of Americans of African descent " some free, others still…...
Economic Empowerment in Action: Black Women Uplifting Chicago Communities
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (1729+ words) If you know the lyrics, "Sisters are doing it for themselves,Standing on their own two feet,And ringing on their own bells," Across Chicago, Five Black women from different generations have built careers and give back emotionally, physically, socially,…...
In ‘Iron Forums,’ Two Black Women CEOs Find a Faith Community
2+ week, 5+ day ago (755+ words) Blending faith with community and leadership lessons inspired by scripture, Iron Forums describes itself as a "peer community" of Christian business owners, advisors, and leaders who share experiences and perspectives. Given the responsibility of strategic and personnel decision-making, it's often…...
A Night of Impact: Ladies of Virtue Raises Nearly $300K to Support Black Girls and Honors Chicago Defender Publisher Dyanna Knight Lewis Among Other Leaders
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (335+ words) From the moment guests entered the venue, it was clear they were in for a special evening. Volunteers and staff cheered as attendees arrived, registration flowed seamlessly, and servers weaved through the room with beautifully crafted hors d'oeuvres. If the…...
Our Health. Our Stories. Our Power: Black Women and Breast Cancer Awareness
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (317+ words) For generations, Black women have been the heartbeat of their families and communities " showing strength through caregiving, work, and faith. But when it comes to our own health, that same strength often means we put ourselves last. And when breast…...
Voices of Influence Pink Panel Discussion: Black Women, Breast Cancer, and the Battle to Be Heard
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (621+ words) Three Chicago women open up with Coach Mo about their journeys to survival, the truth beyond the statistics, and the connections to stress that we overlook in our busy society. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, their stories remind us why…...
3 Shonda Rhimes Is First Black Woman Honored With Dartmouth Building Name
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (249+ words) Shonda Rhimes is making history at her alma mater, Dartmouth College. According to The Darmouth, Rhimes, the Emmy-winning producer, author, and creator of hit series Grey's Anatomy and Scandal, pledged $15 million to Dartmouth College to fund a new undergraduate residence…...
Search Continues For Missing Black Teen Whose Phone Was Disabled
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (282+ words) A Maryland family is seeking answers as the search continues for a missing 19-year-old girl, per WBAL. DaCara Rose Thompson, 19, disappeared on August 22 after leaving her car at a gas station in Hyattsville. Thompson's vehicle was later found at the…...
Perseverance Pays Off: Tanner Bell Kenwood Grad Awarded $709K in Scholarships and a Spot at U of I
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (716+ words) As high school seniors prepare to step into the next chapter of their lives, the transition to college is often marked by excitement, discovery, and resilience. For Chicago's South Side native Tanner Bell, that journey has been defined by hard…...
Black Freedom Fund Aims For $200M Endowment To Support Racial Justice
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (202+ words) The fund, which was launched in 2020 following George Floyd's murder and was formerly part of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, has raised over $97 million and granted $45 million to 206 organizations. Now independent, the organization seeks to generate $10 million annually in grants…...