South Peoria’s Moja Southern Kitchen is The Talk of the Town

Fried catfish. Smothered chicken. Collard greens. Grilled pork chops. Candied yams. Is your mouth-watering yet? Banana pudding. Red velvet cake. Sweet potato pound cake. How about now? If you’re one of the few people who hasn’t heard about Moja Southern Kitchen & Creamery located at 301 N. MacArthur in South Peoria, then it’s time you … Continue reading South Peoria’s Moja Southern Kitchen is The Talk of the Town

Cynthia A. Parker Ferguson Retires from Dallas Police Department By Preston K. Gilstrap

One of Peoria, Illinois’ favorite daughters - Cynthia A. Parker-Ferguson - retired from the city of Dallas Police Department after over thirty-five (35) years of dedicated public service. Cynthia attended public schools in Peoria and graduated from Peoria High School. She attended Knoxville College in Knoxville, Tennessee and graduated from Southern Illinois University - Carbondale … Continue reading Cynthia A. Parker Ferguson Retires from Dallas Police Department By Preston K. Gilstrap

Peoria NAACP Branch holds 55th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet October 28, 2017

Steadfast & Immovable The Peoria NAACP branch will be hosting its 55th annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday, October 28 at the Par-A-Dice Hotel & Conference Center, in East Peoria. Social hour will begin at 6:00 pm and dinner at 7:00 pm. The theme for this year’s festivity is “Steadfast & Immovable.” The banquets keynote … Continue reading Peoria NAACP Branch holds 55th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet October 28, 2017

Gang Girl Documentary Depicts Realities of Some Girl Decisions in Society By Cassiette West-Williams

Powerful activist, writer and filmmaker, Valerie Goodloe, produced a gut wrenching, personal documentary about her daughter’s journey into gang life which is painfully honest, gripping and in-your-face. The memoir depicts when some young ladies decide to explore homosexuality and gang life, despite having a middle-class upbringing. Being a doting mother and providing private school … Continue reading Gang Girl Documentary Depicts Realities of Some Girl Decisions in Society By Cassiette West-Williams

Living the legacy By Kaye Bell

Family legacy and what it means to stay committed and continue the path of greatness after losing a parent can be the highest honor you can bestow upon them after they are gone. On Friday, September 29, 2017, Melinda's Boutique, located at 78 Wall Street in Benton Harbor, Michigan, celebrated its grand opening with a … Continue reading Living the legacy By Kaye Bell

51st United Usher Board Scholarship Banquet, October 14, 2017

The United Usher Board will host its 51st Scholarship Banquet on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at the Travelodge Hotel & Conference Center, 4400 N. Brandywine Drive in Peoria. The guest speaker will be Dr. Chris Reynolds, Athletic Director at Bradley University. Tickets are $50 per person or $400 per table. For more information or to … Continue reading 51st United Usher Board Scholarship Banquet, October 14, 2017

The Equifax Breach By Janice Parker

By now I’m sure you’re aware of the news reported widely about a major breach at the credit bureau Equifax. Equifax is one of the “big three” companies (along with TransUnion and Experian) that compile consumer credit histories and furnish reports to lenders considering credit applications. As you have likely heard by now, this breach … Continue reading The Equifax Breach By Janice Parker