Rev. Jesse Jackson was a towering presence in the Civil Rights Movement, working alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to organize college students in Chicago to protest housing segregation, and later founding the Rainbow PUSH Coalition to fight for financial mobility of Black people.
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IN MEMORIAM: Eternal Salute to The Reverend Dr. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
The Reverend Dr. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. was an iconic leader of the Civil Rights Movement, and his legacy of fighting for freedom, justice, and equality continues to inspire generations of activists today.
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Stop Corporate Consolidation Silencing Local Media Voices
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and other local news media organizations are urging the FCC to uphold the 39% national audience reach cap and reject the Nexstar-TEGNA merger, warning that excessive consolidation will further erode local journalism, reduce diversity, and increase costs for viewers.
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Letter to the editor: Joliet Central Students Lead Powerful Walkout for Education and Unity
On Friday morning, students from Joliet Central High School organized a peaceful walkout to demonstrate their commitment to education, unity, and civic engagement, and were met with support from the community.
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Black Press and Black Church Unity Targeting TARGET
The Black Press and the Black Church have been fighting for justice, equality, and empowerment for over 198 years, and are now demanding respect and an equitable business relationship with Target and corporate America.
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March Into Spring by Preparing for Success
Senator Patrick Joyce encourages residents to file their 2025 Illinois taxes using the free Direct File service, explore career opportunities, and plan for summer vacations by visiting the Illinois Department of Revenue and Illinois Student Assistance Commission websites.
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Rebuilding Black Wealth: How DEI rollbacks can fuel Black-Owned businesses
Black entrepreneurs can thrive by focusing on group economics, alternative capital, digital marketing, owning intellectual property, building industry networks, and advocating for policies that benefit Black entrepreneurs.
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Anti-Obesity Medicines Are Not All Created Equally
The FDA has seized thousands of counterfeit weight loss drugs and raided a Tennessee woman’s home where they found over 300 vials of counterfeit weight loss drugs, highlighting the dangers of an unregulated black market for weight loss drugs.
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February a Month of Caring, Investing, Remembering
Black History Month and Abraham Lincoln’s birthday are celebrated in February, highlighting the hard-fought wins and sacrifices of the labor movement, while the state resources are used to ensure everyone stays warm and safe in severe and challenging winter weather conditions.
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The Panama Canal and ice water in hell
The United States spent nearly $15.2 billion in 2023 to finish the Panama Canal project, which was by far the largest American engineering project to date, and in 2024, the canal’s revenue stood at nearly $5 billion, representing about 4 percent of Panama’s GDP.
