Dr. Rita Ali will be the featured speaker at the Black Business Alliance ‘Celebrating Achievement’ Gala August 12, 2017 at the Life Together Center in Peoria. "This is our 20th anniversary and we have a lot to celebrate", said Denise Moore, who co-founded the Black Business Alliance (BBA) in Bloomington in 1997. "This is a … Continue reading Dr. Rita Ali headlines BBA Celebrating Achievement Gala August 12, 2017
Month: July 2017
Elogeme Adolphi Christian Sorority “Blessed Sisterhood” Celebrates 30th Year July 20 – 23, 2017
Elogeme Adolphi Christian Sorority ”Blessed Sisterhood” will celebrate their 30th year during its Annual Summit at the Par-A-Dice Hotel, July 20 - 23, 2017. Elogeme Adolphi’s Genesis Chapter was established on the campus of Bradley University in 1987 by Founder Mattie Pearl Dawson. The first National Advisor was Dr. Denice Ross-Haynes. Representatives from Elogeme Chapters … Continue reading Elogeme Adolphi Christian Sorority “Blessed Sisterhood” Celebrates 30th Year July 20 – 23, 2017
Gospel Night to Recognize Local Peoria Talent August 4, 2017
As part of this year’s Soulfest, Gospel Night will be on Friday, August 4th at 6 p.m. at Riverfront Festival Park and will recognize local Peoria talent. The cost is $5 at the door. Adrian Johnson, Pastor of Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church will be the Mistress of Ceremonies. The Musical Lineup will include Rev. Greg … Continue reading Gospel Night to Recognize Local Peoria Talent August 4, 2017
Jussie Smollett Puts His Money Where His Activism Is; Raises $40,000 to Fight HIV/AIDS in Black Communities
When you ask Jussie Smollett, one of the breakthrough stars from Fox’s uber-successful TV show Empire, how he wants to be introduced, he always leads with the word activist. For many actors in Hollywood, that’s just a public-relations gimmick; not Smollett. In a recent interview, he shared how his mother would admonish him and his … Continue reading Jussie Smollett Puts His Money Where His Activism Is; Raises $40,000 to Fight HIV/AIDS in Black Communities
Mission’s Day Musical to be held at Peoria Friendship Missionary Baptist Church July 30, 201
Peoria Friendship Missionary Baptist Church will present a Mission's Day Musical on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. The Theme is "Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord." - Ephesians 5:19 The special guest is "Diangelo" from Chicago. Some of the … Continue reading Mission’s Day Musical to be held at Peoria Friendship Missionary Baptist Church July 30, 201
Pastor Appreciation Day at Galilee M. B. Church July 23, 2017
Pastor Appreciation Day will be on Sunday, July 23, 2017 for Rev. Thurston L. Hunt Sr., Pastor of Galilee M. B. Church located at 1506 S. Folkers Street. Rev. Dr. Frank Dunaway from Henry, IL will speak at the 11 a.m. morning service. Rev. Toby Carlos from Galesburg, IL will speak in the afternoon at … Continue reading Pastor Appreciation Day at Galilee M. B. Church July 23, 2017
The Children’s Museum remembers former U.S. Marshal Charles Burks, who protected 6-year-old Ruby Bridges
”I wish there were enough marshals to walk with every child as they face hatred and racism, and to support and encourage them the way these federal marshals did for me,” said Ruby Bridges, Civil Rights icon. In 2013, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, Bridges shared this heartfelt … Continue reading The Children’s Museum remembers former U.S. Marshal Charles Burks, who protected 6-year-old Ruby Bridges
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