Roz Edward

When a woman reaches the C-suite in the travel concessions industry – or any industry – she is usually expected to influence workplace culture, particularly around diversity and inclusion. But when a Black woman attains that level of leadership, her presence has a broader impact, shaping the organization’s culture from executive leadership to frontline employees. […]

After years of the Chicago Teachers Union and broader coalition pushing Chicagoans to have a larger say in the city's school district by being able to elect their school board representatives, that moment is finally coming to fruition and the union's members have made their choice for which candidates to support in the election this November.

For more than three years, Chicago has grappled with youth takeovers that have raised concerns about public safety, accountability, and the lack of positive spaces and opportunities for young people. While much has been said about our youth, far too little has been heard from them.

9th Annual Program Collaborates With Neighbors To Produce Free Performances In South Shore And Surrounding Neighborhoods The Hyde Park Jazz Festival is pleased to announce the 9th annual Back Alley Jazz Program. Back Alley Jazz is inspired by the original jazz alley jams that took place in various locations on the South Side in the […]

South Fulton families will have multiple opportunities this weekend to receive free school supplies, enjoy family-friendly activities and connect with community resources as students prepare for the upcoming academic year. Councilmembers Jaceey Sebastian (District 4) and Natasha Williams-Brown (District 6) will host back-to-school celebrations this Saturday, July 18. Both events are free and open to the […]

Following a press conference held on Tuesday before the first of two finance committee meetings this week, CTU educators and families will distribute flyers to county residents ahead of making public comment outside the Cook County board on Wednesday.

Before the official opening of the 117th NAACP National Convention, the NAACP will host five days of dynamic pre-convention programming from July 15–19, 2026 , bringing together activists, policymakers, legal experts, faith leaders, healthcare professionals, youth advocates, environmental justice champions, entrepreneurs, and community organizers from across the nation. Under the Convention theme, “ We, The People,” these pre-convention events will address the most pressing issues facing Black America while equipping attendees with tools for advocacy, leadership, and collective action. For media credentials, contact: [email protected].

As county leaders from across the nation gather today for the annual meeting of the National Association of Counties (NACo), Clerk Monica Gordon is being recognized with a 2026 NACo Achievement Award for the innovative ‘Defenders of DA'mocracy' high school Early Voting program developed by the Cook County Clerk's Office.

Program supports Chicago's creative economy and artists across all 77 neighborhoods

Georgia has begun issuing payments to people whose criminal convictions were overturned, following the creation and funding of a new statewide compensation program.combined wro