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Chicago’s Iconic WVON Radio Celebrates 50 Fabulous Years
For the past two weeks, an iconic Chicago institution has celebrated its golden anniversary. WVON 1690AM—the city’s only Black-owned and...
For the past two weeks, an iconic Chicago institution has celebrated its golden anniversary. WVON 1690AM—the city’s only Black-owned and...
In the first 12 weeks of 2013, there have been 57 gun-related homicides in Chicago; Twelve of those victims were 18...
Last week, Chicago Public Schools announced a massive restructuring that has been described as “the largest shakeup ever attempted in one...
Nine out of 10 of the Chicago Public School students potentially impacted by proposed school closings this year have a predominately Black...
Twenty-year-old Lawrence Reed is expected to make his first court appearance this morning in Memphis, Tennessee. Reed has been charged...
Twenty-year-old Lawrence Reed is expected to make his first court appearance this morning in Memphis, Tennessee. Reed has been charged...
“It’s not the normal career path for a pop star,” laughs Jamar Rogers. The 30-year-old singer/songwriter was referring to his...
There is some good news and not-so-good news to report on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The good news: The...
Former New York City Mayor Edward I. Koch died Friday of congestive heart failure. The 88-year-old often greeted constituents with...
Don’t be surprised to hear sports journalists discussing gay rights, marriage equality and bullying when the Baltimore Ravens face the...