The Front Porch Initiative (FPI) was created to help re-establish space for conversations, commonality, and community. They are a collaborative group of leaders who are passionate about transforming the community by investing in one another. They focus on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and help students tell their individual stories using their proprietary curriculum booklets that…
Windy City West Indian Carnival is not just an event… it’s a culture and a way of life. The rhythms run through your veins. The beats power your heart. Your brethren provoke a spirit of peace and happiness. We all become one. Many Beats… One Rhythm. We are honored to have Windy City Carnival as…
In a time when honor, morale, and dignity have seemingly become lost virtues, there remains a remnant of men who stand as beacons of light in a sea of darkness. It is in honor of this sentiment that the Chicago Defender salutes Men of Excellence. They are our community and business leaders, husbands, fathers, and…