First Lady Jill Biden Hosts Opening of “The People’s House: A White House Experience"
WASHINGTON, DC - On Saturday, September 21st at 1:00 PM ET, First Lady Jill Biden hosted an event to celebrate the opening of the White House Historical Association’s new educational and interactive center, “The People’s House: A White House Experience.” The People’s House officially opened on Monday, September 23, 2024.
This exhibit opens the doors to White House history in a unique fashion. It is a cutting-edge educational experience that tells the story of the Executive Mansion, its inhabitants and the people who have dedicated their careers to its functions.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, educator, hosted an event to celebrate the opening of "The People's House: A White House Experience" Saturday September 21, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET. Photo by John L. Alexander/ON AIR Daily News.
The People's House offers an immersive journey through the history and legacy of the White House, featuring educational programs and interactive exhibits.
The White House is a popular field trip for students attending schools across the country and especially for visitors from overseas. Exhibits at The People's House are on display year-round.
Situated on 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, the 33,000-square-foot three-floor site offers a more in-depth tour than most people usually get of the Executive Mansion. And it is free.
Voter Suppression Tactics Revealed at PUSH Film Screening
Can You Illegally Be Denied The Right To Vote?
The Rainbow/PUSH Coalition invite the public to a special preview screening of the powerful new documentary, "Vigilantes, Inc.: America’s New Vote Suppression Hitmen" at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters, 930 E. 50th Street in Chicago Saturday September 7, 2024, at 10am. This film, directed by Greg Palast and David Ambrose and narrated by Rosario Dawson, shines a light on the critical issue of voter suppression in America. Key States are up for grabs in the upcoming election.(https://www.pushexcel.org/r?u=c3-DikkQneoMFCXqTjvxwgFk_GbKDqJfP7CNFiciH4liwJE8DKHX92wvgNEACAR9c6CQ57l3_brEzBfUlT9LLw&e=88193310d853c852ef2d3e33f50d2639&utm_source=rainbowpush&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=vigilantes&n=2)
Citizens Testify To Tactics That Violated Their Righrs
It's unbelievable that in 2024, nearly sixty years after the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, African Americans are still fighting to keep their voting power from being denied. This film reveals the tactics used by those who wish to keep the African American voting population from having a significant effect on the outcome of elections. The film "Vigilantes, Inc.: America’s New Vote Suppression Hitmen", is. warning and a call to action as the 2024 Presidential Election approaches and the Nation's future will rest in the hands of those whose supporters can get to the polls and have their votes counted. What can YOU do to make a difference. Attend the film screening Saturday September 7, 10am. The audience will participate in a discussion after the screening.
City Trims Trees, Brings Lights to 1200 E. 73rd Place
City Trims Trees, Brings Lights to 1200 E. 73rd Place
City Trims Trees, Brings Lights to 1200 E. 73rd Place
Trees blocking street lights and creating dark shadows on the street were trimmed down. Police brought additional spotlights to the street during the Alderman's camp out period to illuninate the area. The dumpster nearby held tree trimming debris. Photo by Marcus Robinson/ON AIR Daily News
Alderman Uses Outdoor Tent To Educate Residents
City Trims Trees, Brings Lights to 1200 E. 73rd Place
City Trims Trees, Brings Lights to 1200 E. 73rd Place
While camping out at 1200 West 73rd Place, 17th Ward Alderman David Moore distributed literature to local residents and passersby, educating them about available city services and encouraging voter registration. Photo by Marcus Robinson/ON AIR Daily News.
Parade Evokes Respect, Appreciation for Military
Zeita Merchant, JROTC Cadet Fernando Gonzalez, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and US Senator Tammy Duckworth participate in Chicago's Memorial Day Parade honoring the lives of those in military service. Photo by Parthenia M. Luke/Chicago Street Journal
Chicago's Memorial Day Weekend honored all men and women who mad te ultimate sacrifice in the defense of the United States of America. This year's commemoration began Saturday, May 25th with a wreath laying ceremony on at 11:00am at the Richard J. Daley Plaza, 50 West Washington.
It was then followed by a procession through downtown Chicago starting at 12 noon, beginning at Lake Street and proceeding down State Street all the way to Van Buren.
Calvarymen mounted on horseback strode through downtown streets in the Memorial Day Parade in honor of those men and their horses who went into military service to preserve freedom for American citizens. Photo by Parthenia M. Luke/Chicago Street Journal
On Monday, May 27, 2024, community members gathered McKinley Park Public Library, 1915 W. 35th Street in Chicago to kick off the McKiney Park Memorial Day Parade.
Presented by the McKinley Park Civic Association (MPCA) and William McKinley American LegionPost 231, the parade stepped off at 10:00am, winding through the neighborhood and ending at the William McKinley American Legion Post at 1956 W.35th Street in Chicago.
The Chicago Chapter of the Young Eagles display a colorful float. Photo by Parthenia M. Luke/Chicago Street Journal
JROTC cadets salute during the Wreath Laying Ceremony. Photo by Parthenia M. Luke/Chicago Street Journal
The traditional 21 Gun Salute was performed by the 34th Division Sustainment Brigade. Photo by Parthenia M. Luke/Chicago Street Journal
Participants in the Memorial Day Parade represented Chicago's ethnic diversity with many colorful floats. Photo by Parthenia M. Luke/Chicago Street Journal
ON AIR Daily News Managing Editor Given the "Global Woman of Substance" Award
ON AIR Daily News Managing Editor Naimah Latif accepts her Award at the 15th Annual UYoraba Cultural Exchange Festival . Photo by Lloyd DeJohnette/ON AIR Daily News.
Naimah Latif has been named one of the Global Women of Substance, an award presented by First Eye Concept at the 2024 Yoruba Cultural Exchange Festival Gala and Awards, Saturday September 7, 2024, at Malcolm X College in Chicago. See INTERNATIONAL
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African Kings and Queens Crowned at 4th Annual Exchange Ceremony
His Royal Highness Togbi NyahoTamakloe VI of the Anlo Kongdom Volta Region, Ghana sits on a throne during the ceremonial crowning of African Diaspora Kings and Queenst at the 4th Annual Exchange Ceremony held Saturday June 22, 2024. Photo by Naimah Latif
Music , dance, fashion, and cultural cuisine marked the celebration of outstanding men and women being crowned as African Kings and Queens at the 4th Annual Exchange Ceremony in which Ghanaian royalty traveled to Chicago to participate in the ceremonial presentation.
By Naimah Latif
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Mayor Brandon Johnson Addresses 4th of July Weekend Violence
Mayor Brandon Johnson Addresses 4th of July Weekend Violence
The Fourth of July began in Chicago with a mass shooting. Two adults, both females, were shot dead on the scene at 71st and Woodlawn, an 8-yea- old child was rushed to the hospital and later died.
Photo by Marcus Robinson
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Police Superintendent Larry Snelling and other members of his team held a press conference at the CPD Headquarters to address the violence and resulting community trauma after a a deadly 4th of July weekend that claimed 19 lives and 107 suffered gunshot wounds.
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Pastor Corey Brooks Gathers 500 Men To Bring Economic Change
Mayor Brandon Johnson Addresses 4th of July Weekend Violence
Pastor Corey Brooks and project H.O.O.D. sprang into action in response to the devastating poverty that leads to urban crime and violence by calling a meeting of 500 men to create a safe environment in the streets of Chicago. Can church leaders inspire young men to engage in more behaviors that are more supportive of their families and communities? Can a coalition spiritually based men create an environment the inspires the destructively behaving men to live by a higher code of ethics? Can independent businessmen rebuild a viable economy in drug infested neighborhoods? Pastor Brooks says he has a plan.
By Naimah Latif
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Newest Chicago Bull Josh Giddey Could Be Missing Piece to Thriving Back Court
Coby White, Nikola Vucevic, Patrick Williams, and Zach Lavine pose alongside new player Josh Giddey during Chicago Bulls Media Day. (Andy Diederich / ON AIR Daily News)
“Our emphasis is on playing a fast-paced, tough, and energetic style that will showcase the talent we’ve invested in, particularly our youth, while still retaining key veteran leadership to guide them.” - Bulls President Arturas Karnisovas
At Chicago Bulls Media Day Monday afternoon, October 28, 2024 faces, new and old, donned the classic red and white threads inside the practice facility at the Advocate Center.
Most notable amongst those new faces is former Thunder guard Josh Giddey, who was traded for Alex Caruso this offseason. Have the Bulls found the glue for their future backcourt?
By Andy Diederich
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Chicago Football Classic Features Morehouse vs Kentucky State
Morehouse alumni Alderman Ronnie Mosley (21), Alderwoman Michelle Harris (8) and Alderman David Moore (17) along with Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., support the annual Chicago Football Classic. Photo by Marcus Robinson
The Chicago Football Classic Scholarship Fund, Inc., returned to Soldier Field Saturday September 21, 2024, with an exciting matchup between Morehouse College and Kentucky State, two outstanding institutions of higher education. The Football Classic raises funds for scholarships for students attending an HBCU, any of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
By Naimah Latif. See SPORTS
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DePaul Blue Demons Blow Out Prairie View Panthers 92-59
Kenny McReynolds Uses Platform to Help Student Athletes
Kenny McReynolds Uses Platform to Help Student Athletes
DePaul's NJ Benson throws the hammer down on Marel Bryant of Prairie View A&M Thursday Nov. 7, continuing their winning streak. Photo by Andy Diederich/ON AIR Daily News.J
The DePaul Blue Demon's men's basketball team claimed a blowout victory over the Prairie View A& M Panthers, winning 92-59 Thursday November 7, 2024 at the Wintrust Arena, in a game they dominated from beginning to end.
By Andrew Diederich . See SPORTS 1
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Kenny McReynolds Uses Platform to Help Student Athletes
Kenny McReynolds Uses Platform to Help Student Athletes
Kenny McReynolds Uses Platform to Help Student Athletes
Ray Richardson of NABJ Sports Task Force presents Kenny McReynolds with the 2024 Sam Lacey Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2024 NABJ National Convention. (Photo Courtesy of Kenny McReynolds)
Award winning sports journalist Kenny McReynolds recalls his 30 year career in broadcasting and how he shares his experience with student athletes to prepare them to handle press interviews in a professional manner. His success in mentoring youth over the years as they seek to enter the arena of professional sports has been recognized by a many prominent individuals and organizations.
By Joshua Hicks. See SPORTS 1
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Windy City Bulls Announce 2024-25 Opening Night Roster
Kenny McReynolds Uses Platform to Help Student Athletes
Basketball Legend Shaquille O'Neal Meets Fans at Sky Game
The NOW Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, a northwest suburb 25 miles from Chicago. It is an 11,800 seat venue for sports, live music and competitions and is the home court of the Windy City Bulls, Chicago's NBA G League Affiliate. File Photo
Hoffman Estates, IL - The Windy City Bulls, presented by BMO, the NBA G League Affiliate of the Chicago Bulls, announced on November 7 the organizations 2024-25 opening night roster of 13 players.Windy City, led by Head Coach Billy Donovan III, tips off its 50-game slate on Friday November 8, 2024 at the Grand Rapids Gold. The Bulls have three games to start their new schedule. See SPORTS
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Basketball Legend Shaquille O'Neal Meets Fans at Sky Game
Queen Mother Rev. Helen Sinclair Praised For Prison Ministry
Basketball Legend Shaquille O'Neal Meets Fans at Sky Game
Seen sitting among the basketball fans at the Wintrust Arena August 330 for the highly publicized match up was Shaquille O'Neal, conspicuous in his colored shirt and gold chain. Photo by John L. Alexander
Basketball legend and now sports commentator Shaquille O'Neal was one of the many stars who mingled with fans at Wintrust Arena Friday August 30, 2024, anxious to see the great matchup between the Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever, specifically to witness two great rookies, Chicago Sky's Angel Reese and Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark go head to head. The Indiana Fever beat the Chicago Sky 100 to 81.
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Queen Mother Rev. Helen Sinclair Praised For Prison Ministry
Queen Mother Rev. Helen Sinclair Praised For Prison Ministry
Queen Mother Rev. Helen Sinclair Praised For Prison Ministry
Queen Mother Rev. Helen Sinclair celebrates a birthday at the Rainbow PUSH National Headquarters in Chicago, the organization she served faithfully for more than six decades. Photo by John L. Alexander
Given the title Queen Mother during one of her many trips to Africa, Queen Mother Rev. Helen Sinclair made her transition just one month short of her 104th birtday, leaving a lifetime legacy of service to those who suffered incarceration. She followed in the footsteps of her mother, Jesse Ma Houston, in fighting for the rights of prisoners while spiritually uplifting those serving time behind bars. Her impact on society was profound.
By Naimah Latif . See TRANSITIONS
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Community Law Creates Community Safety Brothers Keepers
Queen Mother Rev. Helen Sinclair Praised For Prison Ministry
Queen Mother Rev. Helen Sinclair Praised For Prison Ministry
Political Consultant and television talk show host Wallace Gator Bradley speaks to a gathering of youth, appealing for peace in the streets after deadly shootings wreaked havoc in Chicago in July. Photo by Naimah Latif
The youth who are at war with each other need to see unity between the elders stated Political Consultant, and Talk Show Host Wallace Gator Bradley. He joined with peace advocates to demonstrate a united front between men in the community and men on the police force, all of who are committed to standing up and stopping the violence between youth, sending a message that violent behavior will. have consequences.
By Naimah Latif See YOUTH
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nation CelEbrates Dr. King On PRESIDENT'S Inauguration DAY
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Elected Officials and Leaders Choose to Attend Dr. King Breakfast
Governor J. B. Pritzker, and many others, chose to honor Dr, King's legacy for social justice rather than attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington, DC. Photo by Naimah Latif/ON AIR Daily News
Speaking to the packed United Club Room in Soldier Field on Chicago's lakefront at the Rainbow PUSH Annual Dr.Martin King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast Monday January 20, 2025 , Illinois Governor Pritzker praised the organizers for continuing to lift up the work of Dr. King and the movement for fairness and equality for all.
He declared, "700 mile southeast of here, however, a very different event is held in Washington, DC. As a new Administration takes office less than two hours from now, across America our most vulnerable communities are about to contend with new uncertainty about their future. Black children in public schools are facing the loss of hard won Child Care and Special Education. Black college students, scholarships and grants are on the verge of being cancelled. Black workers who have finally gained a measure of power to bargain for better wages are about to have that power taken away. The same losses are being threatened against so many people across this country. Many others have seen so many advances because of the vision and courage of Dr. King and those who have followed in his footsteps. But here in Illinois, let there be no doubt, we will not go back."
Another electd official attending the King Breakfast was Mayor Brandon Johnson. He spoke to the gathering following young students who were winners of the PUSH Excel Oratorical Contest. Mayor Johnson observed, "Aren't you glad that Black children now know their legacy, who they come from and where they are going?"
Referring to the inauguration of a new President of the United States, he said, " You know, this transition we are experiencing is only but a moment in time. You know the Bible says before that great day, the lawless man has to be revealed first, and that when lawlessness is revealed, one of the things we can anticipate is that the Great Day is nearer that what is being discussed."
Businessman, Former NAACP CEO Ben Jealous Urges Leaders To Invest In Youth, Unite For Progress
Dr. King Breakfast Keynote Speaker Ben Jealous reminds audiences of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr.'s legacy of challenging corporations to refflect more diversity in hiring.Photo by Naimah Latif/ON AIR Daily News
Ben Jealous, Former President and CEO of the NAACP, resigned his position to direct his energy toward the development of new technology in Silicon Valley. He is now the Executive Director of the Sierra Club.As the keynote speaker for the Rainbow PUSH Annual Dr.Martin King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast , he recalled how Rev. Jackson's 1984 and 1988 Presidential campaigns were the catalyst for national political organizing efforts and how Rev. Jackson influenced tech company leaders to strive to be more racially inclusive in recruiting talent to hire for their companies. He urged leaders to help unite the youth and prepare them to create a future in technology. He noted that the American auto industry in Detroit is losing ground against Chinese auto manufacturing.
"If Dr. King was here today he would remind us ofthe tradition of lifting as you go. If Dr King was here today he would remind us of what is going to happen here tomorrow is a President who aspires to be King, in the British tradition of 'Divide and Conquer.' Dr. King carried the mantle of Frederick Douglass."
Chicago activists must prepare themselves to unite and organize, he said.
"The way you fight the strategy of divide and conquer is that you unite despite it all," he said "At Sierra Club, founded in 1892...we work every day to unite this country in the interest of humanity itself."
Mayor Brandon Johnson Says Fight For Economic Justice
"As a City our heart will always be aligned with the people who stand for justice," stated Mayor Brandon Johnson at the Dr. Marting Luther King, Jr. Breakfast at Soldier Field Monday January 20, 2025. Photo by Naimah Latif/ON AIR Daily News.
Illinois Senate President Emeritus Emil Jones Honored
Yusef Jackson, youngest son and Santita Jackson, eldest daughter of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., along with Rev. Dr. Attorney Janette Wilson, present Senate President Emeritus Emil Jones with an award in recognition of his long time legislative service, his positive impact on social juistice and his significant influence in the transformation of Chicago State University into a first class institution of higher learning at 95th and King Drive on Chicago's South Side Accepting the award with him is his wife Patricia A. Jones. Chicago State' University's Emil & Patricia A. Jones Convocation Center is named in their honor. Photo by Naimah Latif/ON AIR Daily News.