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A resolution to rename parts of North Avenue after the former slave who became one of the most famous “conductors” on the Underground Railroad is pending in the Illinois House, according to our partners at the Austin Weekly News.
All are welcome at the event, which will be held at 5 p.m. Dec. 11 at 647 N. Kedzie.
The third annual street dedication will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 18 at 4800 W. Chicago Ave.
Sixteen were recognized by U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis and the Sankofa Safe Child Initiative in a festive event held at Christian Love Missionary Baptist Church.
The corner of Congress Parkway and Leamington Avenue is now know as Lillian Drummond Parkway in honor of the 94-year-old social justice activist.
Austin business leader Malcolm Crawford challenges us to think about how to honor great African-American leaders in the community.
The students and recent graduates received cash awards from the Chicago Engineers’ Foundation of the Union League of Chicago.
Students from the Academy of Scholastic Achievement were recognized for their work, as were others from across the city.
The 9:45 a.m. event is part of the group’s annual memorial brick ceremony.
First-grade teacher Monique Blakes was one of 10 educators throughout the state to receive the award recognizing outstanding performance.