Black to the Future – Living by Omission By Molly Crusen Bishop

Peoria, Illinois is right in the middle of the Midwest, and a good representative of how so much African American history of local, state, and national significance has been omitted and hidden from us all. Our past as a city in a free state was filled with many of the ills of slavery and injustice. … Continue reading Black to the Future – Living by Omission By Molly Crusen Bishop

Remembering Ebony Magazine’s Writer and Historian Lerone Bennett, Jr. By Cassiette West-Williams

There was a book that my mother had in our living room, in the “you better not touch this” section. Not only did I sneak around to touch it, but I began reading it and taking mental notes. The book was “Before the Mayflower: A History of Black America” written by Mississippi’s native Ebony magazine’s … Continue reading Remembering Ebony Magazine’s Writer and Historian Lerone Bennett, Jr. By Cassiette West-Williams

S.O.S. Band to Perform at 2018 Black & White Gala April 28, 2018

The Tri-County Urban League is proud to present the S.O.S. Band for its 2018 Black & White Gala, which is the Urban League’s largest fundraiser of the year. The Tri-County Urban League provides desperately needed services such as G.E.D, Tutoring, Youth Development and Employment Services. The S.O.S. Band is one of the most successful, but … Continue reading S.O.S. Band to Perform at 2018 Black & White Gala April 28, 2018

AAHFM Continues to Highlight African American Achievements

The African American Hall of Fame held the 30th Annual Red, Black, and Green Ball on Saturday, February 24 at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. The mission of the organization is to educate through the preservation and promotion of art, history and artifacts that highlight African American achievements in our community and beyond. This year's ball … Continue reading AAHFM Continues to Highlight African American Achievements

Little Miss Pink and Green Program Informational Meeting March 24, 2018

The Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Nu Pi Omega Chapter will host an “INFORMATIONAL MEETING” to promote their upcoming “Little Miss Pink and Green Program” for GIRLS Ages 10-14 and Parents on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 3p.m. – 5 p.m. at Lakeview Branch Library, 1137 W. Lake Avenue. This program is one … Continue reading Little Miss Pink and Green Program Informational Meeting March 24, 2018

Area Residents Voice Concerns on Proposed 49-Unit Affordable Housing Development – Black Justice Project By Chama St. Louis

On Monday, February 26, the Lake University Housing Association hosted a public meeting to discuss a proposed 49-unit housing development at 1720 W. War Memorial Dr. This location sits near the Comfort Suites and Perkins Family Restaurant. The Northwoods Mall is also nearby. This development is affordable housing for those between 30% and 60% of … Continue reading Area Residents Voice Concerns on Proposed 49-Unit Affordable Housing Development – Black Justice Project By Chama St. Louis

Meet the Tae Kwon Do Queen of Peoria – Master TaNiqua N. Groves

Master TaNiqua N. Groves started her martial arts journey at a very young age. As the only girl in the home with three older brothers, she wanted to do everything they did. Every day she watched anxiously as her father, Master Dorsey Boyd, 8th-degree black belt-owner and founder of New World Tae Kwon Do in … Continue reading Meet the Tae Kwon Do Queen of Peoria – Master TaNiqua N. Groves