While President-Elect Joe Biden is forming committees and overseeing candidates for new positions, he and Madame Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris have cemented their achievements in American history. Biden and Harris were able to seize more votes than any other team in the nation's history, making them the 46th presidential winners.  The Biden-Harris ticket claimed 74 … Continue reading An America for All Embraces President-Elect Joe Biden and Madame VP-Elect Kamala Harris By Cassiette West-Williams

Sherry Lorraine Carter-Allen Sometimes I journal about people, places, things, and situations that really impact my life. I’m not always consistent in my journaling, but when I do, I attempt to linguistically describe my feelings so one day when my future generations read my journal, they will channel my feelings through my writings. On this … Continue reading “OUR Season Of Power” By Sherry Lorraine Carter-Allen

“As they danced, they sang: "Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.’” 1 Sam. 18:7 Imagine with me a system of government where you choose who you want and they actually win. Imagine their competitor feeling so terse about their victory that they insult the people by suggesting that they got the count … Continue reading I Demand a Recount! By Cleo Dailey III, (Modernday Lazurus)

Wearing masks, socially distancing and simply remaining home are small tasks that have been ignored in Illinois. While the COVID-19 Pandemic rates keep rising, more people insist on doing their own thing, as individuals are now dying by the thousands. Illinois Lt. Govenor Juliana Stratton  Photo Courtesy of Yolanda Joe Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton … Continue reading Illinois COVID-19 Cases Dangerously Escalate By Cassiette West-Williams

After four years of writing opinion pieces, signing petitions, participating in marches and protest, we finally got the chance to have our say. In the largest election participation in history, we’ve returned the presidency to Democratic control. Four years ago, I was traveling by train with my daughter to say, “See you in the morning,” … Continue reading THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES … By Sherry Cannon We are Better Than This

CEO of Tri-County Urban League, Laraine E. Bryson After twenty-seven years as the CEO of Tri-County Urban League, Laraine E. Bryson has announced her intentions to retire during the first quarter of 2021. Under Bryson’s leadership, Tri-County Urban League has a solid and sustainable endowment, secured large federal and state grants for the future. Bryson … Continue reading Tri-County Urban League Announces Retirement of President

On October 21, 2020, during the Annual ArtsPartners Meeting, Mrs. Sharon Samuels Reed was named Arts Partner of the Year for 2020! This award is given in recognition of exemplary support and service that has resulted in a more energized cultural arts environment in our Peoria area. The legacy of community service and commitment to … Continue reading Mrs. Sharon Samuels Reed Awarded 2020 Arts Partner of the Year By Dr. Francesca Armmer