“They made us many promises, more than I can remember—they never kept but one; they promised to take our land, and they took it.”— Red Cloud It is easy to forget that just a few hundred years ago, much of North and South America was home to more than 5000 nations of indigenous peoples. Native … Continue reading Girlfriends Trip to South Dakota: A Learning Experience By Lafelda Jones

Pool Safety Swimming is a great recreational sport that people of all ages can enjoy. But it's important to know how to be safe while you're in the water. The American Red Cross offers these important swimming safety tips you should be aware of before you head out to the pool or beach: Dr. Towanda … Continue reading “Safe for the Summer” By Dr. Towanda Harris, MD

Five years ago, Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton internally vowed to help those suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Her motivation came from a personal experience that critically impacted her life. IL Lt Gov Juliana Stratton and mother Velma Wiggins Stratton served as the primary caregiver for her late mother, Velma Wiggins, a compassionate teacher who transitioned … Continue reading New Bill Will Make Early Detection Strides for Alzheimer’s Patients By Cassiette West-Williams

As a homeowner, taking care of your lawn is an important feature for your home. Sometimes, you may need to outsource some of your work. Who best to help care for it but a positive business owner with an excellent work acumen? I had the pleasure of being acquainted with Demetrius Harris, a man with … Continue reading Peoria Illinois Entrepreneurs Presents: A Conversation with Demetrius Harris By Katherine A. Young

On the Eighth Day of May 2021, at 4:30 pm, Karstin Howard and Nicole Reynolds were joined in Holy Matrimony at the Historic Marriott Peoria Pere Marquette. A reception followed, hosted in the Grand Ballroom. Nicole's Brother, Dr. R. Christopher Reynolds, was the Officiate.  The Wedding Nuptials were coordinated by Heather Forney of ''I Do Events." The … Continue reading Congratulations To Mr. & Mrs. Karstin Howard, United In Marriage May 8, 2021

uneteenth has come and gone. Once considered tabu or "woke rhetoric," on June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law. The account of Independence Declared with its two-year delay for its beneficiaries in Texas. The matriculation of liberty took its sweet time penetrating the confederate fabric, lastly, settling … Continue reading What Now? By Minister Jorell Glass

Justice only comes when those that deny justice know that there are consequences to them that deny it.  As I ponder on these words, I question, is this fight really winnable, or is it a fixed fight?  Once again, the Supreme Court has taken a sledgehammer to the 1965 Voters Right Act (VRA).  In a … Continue reading Is This a Fixed Fight? By Sherry Cannon