Facing a perceived betrayal during a make-or-break election season in 2018, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan called the person he often sought counsel from: longtime friend and confidant Mike McClain.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Clara McLaughlin attended Howard University, where she served as editor-in-chief of the school’s Bison yearbook. She earned a journalism degree from the historically Black university and later helped found the National Black Communications Society. After expressing her disdain for how television depicted females of color, McLaughlin purchased KLMG-TV, becoming the first Black woman to own and be the largest shareholder of a network-affiliated station. McLaughlin purchased The Florida Star and Georgia Star in 2022 and catapulted those foundational Black newspapers into national must-reads.
JJC celebrated its 108th annual commencement ceremony, honoring 683 graduates, including a first-generation college student, a technical education professor, and a student service recognition award winner, who all spoke about the importance of doing the right thing and being the change they wish to see.
