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Mr. & Mrs. Abe Thompson, Mr. Richard Barnett and,friend,Ms. Francine, and Mr. & Mrs. Max I. Julion The Black United Fund of Illinois recently celebrated their Annual Gala Benefit Awards Ceremony. The Living Legends Passing of the Torch theme was named The YEAR of the MAN. The event was held September 29, 2012, […] In September I traveled to Washington D.C. with cancer survivors and volunteers to call on Congress to support legislation that emphasizes patients’ quality of life during treatment for a serious disease such as cancer. Lawmakers have the power to improve the lives of cancer patients by making treatment of their pain and other symptoms standard […] Scenes from Ed Gardner’s Fight for Contracts and Jobs for Black Contractors and Construction WorkersThe march is led by a number of elected officials and civic and business leaders, including CongressmanDanny K. Davis (left of center), retired businessman Webb Evans (center), former Senator RolandBurris (right of center) and State Representative Mary Flowers (second from right).Photo courtesyof Valerie F. Leonard. Continuing his fight for a fair share of […] David Tenorio – Erin Nixon (right) event director for the BBF KnitIN fundraiser, enjoys the company of Michael Lopez, the only male supporter to participate in the first ever event on Saturday, September 22nd. On Saturday, September 22nd, the Better Boys Foundation of North Lawndale added more than $2,000 to its operating […] David Tenorio Members of the first graduating class at North Lawndale College Prep (Classof 2002) include (from left), Cassandra Horn, Joseph Berry, Jerry Banks andNitane. Anyone familiar with the history of west side neighborhoods are probably well aware of the key role North Lawndale has played in the development of Chicago as a […] Anyone who lives in North Lawndale knows firsthand that life here is a struggle. Our unemployment rate of over 17% is more than twice the national average. This does not include discouraged workers or those who are unable to work. About 40% of the population lives below poverty levels. Two of our police districts […] 24TH Ward Alderman Michael D. Chandler Encourages Residents To Register, Participate and Vote in Upcoming Election Activities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (CHICAGO): 24TH Ward Alderman Michael D. Chandler is strongly urging 24th ward residents to register, vote and become involved in activities connected with the upcoming General Election on November 6, 2012. “This is a […] North Lawndale is about 2 miles wide and about 1.5 miles deep, with a population of approximately 38,000 people. In spite of this small land mass and decreasing population, it is home to about 185 nonprofit organizations that are registered with the State of Illinois. In addition, there are more than 187 churches, a […] Todd Thomas Nykia Moore and Dara Cooper of Fresh Moves.. Shopping on the Fresh Moves Bus.. […] |
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