Month: August 2015

“The Renaissance of Black Business” at the 10th Annual Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce Convention August 12-13th

The Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce is well known for its hard work to help build and support the thousands of black owned businesses throughout the state of Illinois and other regions within the Midwest. This year’s 10th Annual Convention will be held August 12-13, 2015 at the Par-A-Dice Hotel in East Peoria, Illinois. This … Continue reading “The Renaissance of Black Business” at the 10th Annual Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce Convention August 12-13th

The Divine Dr. Dorothy Cornish Will Be Missed — Cassiette West-Williams, Special to The Traveler Weekly

Driven towards excellence, culturally well rounded, and profound in her mantra for continuing education are just a few of the ways Dr. Dorothy Cornish made her contribution to society. While she lived a mere 84 years, Dr. Cornish's impact in the Midwest will be felt for decades to come. She lived her creed, which was … Continue reading The Divine Dr. Dorothy Cornish Will Be Missed — Cassiette West-Williams, Special to The Traveler Weekly

Gordon-Booth Votes to Reject Pay Increase

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As work continues on a resolution to the ongoing budget impasse, State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, reaffirmed her commitment to middle-class families today (July 28, 2015) by rejecting a cost of living adjustment for lawmakers. “As negotiations on the budget continue, lawmakers must keep in mind that families in our communities are … Continue reading Gordon-Booth Votes to Reject Pay Increase

With racial segregation declining between neighborhoods, segregation now taking new form – American Sociological Association

WASHINGTON, DC. -- Recent research has shown that racial segregation in the U.S. is declining between neighborhoods, but a new study indicates that segregation is manifesting itself in other ways -- not disappearing. "We just can't get too excited by recent declines in neighborhood segregation," said lead author Daniel Lichter, the Ferris Family Professor in … Continue reading With racial segregation declining between neighborhoods, segregation now taking new form – American Sociological Association

The 2nd Lincoln School Reunion will be held September 4th and 5th

There will be a Meet and Greet event on Friday, September 4, 2015, from 7:00 - 10:00 pm at the Peter H. Clarke Lodge #483, 1101 SW Jefferson in Peoria. The Tiger Cookout will be held at John Gwynn Park, 800 John Gwynn Street, Peoria, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday, September 5, … Continue reading The 2nd Lincoln School Reunion will be held September 4th and 5th

President Obama’s Mandela Washington Fellows Meet Former President Jimmy Carter

President Obama’s Mandela Washington Fellows pose with former President Jimmy Carter July 16 during a visit to The Carter Center. Carter met with the group of young African leaders and reflected upon in his organization’s work in Africa, while fielding questions from the 25 Fellows, representing 17 nations. The group is spending six weeks at … Continue reading President Obama’s Mandela Washington Fellows Meet Former President Jimmy Carter