African American Hall of Fame Museum Celebrates 30 Years

The African American Hall of Fame Museum will hold the 30th Annual Red, Black and Green Ball at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. This year’s celebration will be especially memorable because the organization will celebrate 30 years of existence. The evening will include a cocktail hour, silent auction, … Continue reading African American Hall of Fame Museum Celebrates 30 Years

Coalition Forms, Aims At Justice For Black Lives

Some local community leaders have joined forces to form a new coalition called “Black Justice Project” (BJP) to call for accountability as it relates to matters of injustice in black communities. Founded by Chama St. Louis, Co-Founded by Keri Hayes and Marcus Fogliano, in affiliation with Change Peoria, the Black Justice Project’s mission is to … Continue reading Coalition Forms, Aims At Justice For Black Lives

Colorful Creations — A Collaborative Exhibition by Adrienne Lovingood Risby, Natalie Jackson O’Neal and Trish Williams

Colorful Creations is a collaboration by three talented and professional female artists in Peoria: Adrienne Lovingood Risby, a portrait artist/painter, Natalie Jackson O’Neal, a photographer, and Trish Williams, a fiber artist/quilter. Their show will be on exhibit the entire month of November at the Side View Gallery in the Contemporary Art Center. They invite you … Continue reading Colorful Creations — A Collaborative Exhibition by Adrienne Lovingood Risby, Natalie Jackson O’Neal and Trish Williams

Obedience Over Financial Gain: Jocelyn Jones has Taken her Power Back through Public Service By Cassiette West-Williams

Pretty, polished and poised, Jocelyn Jones pondered her mission in life. She was a powerless Christian, surrounded by worldly goods and material things. She sat on the brink of earning a six figure and upward salary. Her heart-strings pulled at answering the call of serving a needy community. Much like her peers, she sought the … Continue reading Obedience Over Financial Gain: Jocelyn Jones has Taken her Power Back through Public Service By Cassiette West-Williams

Why are you all asleep? Chama St. Louis, Founder, Black Justice Project

When you're neutral, please know you've chosen a side. A lot of you have chosen not to have an opinion or a stance in crisis situations, when you should pick a side. You need more proof that something unjust DID happen when law enforcement is involved, but you never ask for more proof from law … Continue reading Why are you all asleep? Chama St. Louis, Founder, Black Justice Project

Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce Appoints New CFO

The Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce (ILBCC), the largest and most active voice for African American businesses in the state of Illinois, announces the hiring of Deavay Tyler as CFO. Tyler began working as CFO on September 1, 2017. Prior to this position, Tyler worked as the Chairman of the Chamber's Banking and Finance … Continue reading Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce Appoints New CFO

Illinois Treasurer Frerichs Returns Purple Heart to Family of Vietnam Veteran

Forgotten Medal Makes Its Way Home in Time for Veteran’s Day EAST ST. LOUIS – On November 6, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned a Purple Heart Medal to Tommie Turner, brother-in-law of late Vietnam War Veteran, Willie G. Riley, at a ceremony at East St. Louis City Hall. The Purple Heart is one … Continue reading Illinois Treasurer Frerichs Returns Purple Heart to Family of Vietnam Veteran