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United Airlines Appoints Its First-Ever Black President

Brett J. Hart made history by becoming United Airlines’ first Black president.
by NewsOne Staff
06.01.20
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14-Year-Old Chicago Teen Earns Master’s Degree In Engineering

14-year-old Dorothy Jean Tillman earned her master’s degree.
by NewsOne Staff
06.01.20
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Illinois Schools; Dangerous 'Face-Down' Restraints Allowed

A State Board of Education executive says prone restraints “could potentially block an airway" for students.
by Royce Dunmore
04.09.20
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University Of Chicago Starts COVID-19 Relief Initiative

The University of Chicago has launched a relief initiative to support the South Side community amid the COVID-19 crisis.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
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Jussie Smollett Indicted: New Charges Over Alleged Attack

Chicago is relentless in pinning the "Empire" star.
by Adrian Moore
03.31.20
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NASA Names Spacecraft After First Black Astronaut

NASA has named a spacecraft after Maj. Robert H. Lawrence Jr. who was the first Black astronaut.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
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Obama Foundation Receives $5M Donation From Nike

The Barack Obama Foundation received a $5 million donation from Nike for the creation of a sports facility.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
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LeBron, Lyft Provide Youth With Free Bike-Share Memberships

NBA star LeBron James has joined forces with Lyft to provide youth with free bike-share memberships.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
Lori Lightfoot Is Sworn In As Chicago's First Female African American Mayor
Chicago Mayor Plans To Diversify White Weed Industry

After pressure from city council members she explains her idea.
by Adrian Moore
03.31.20
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Why We Should Always Question The Chicago PD

The Chicago police is notoriously corrupt.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson Announces His Retirement
Chicago Mayor Condemns Eddie Johnson After Firing Him

She says he "intentionally" lied.
by Adrian Moore
03.30.20
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Twitter Slams Photo Of White Weed Entrepreneurs

There was barely any melanin in sight.
by Adrian Moore
03.30.20
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R. Kelly's Manager Thinks He Has A Future

Bizarre.
by Parker Riley
03.30.20
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Police Chief Bruises Trump's Ego During Chicago Visit

Eddie Johnson is back in the media again.
by Parker Riley
03.30.20
Michelle Obama attends 'Becoming' launch
School Unveils Sports Complex Named After Michelle Obama

Chicago’s Whitney Young Magnet High School unveiled a new sports complex named after former first lady Michelle Obama.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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Chicago Nonprofit Aims To Combat Diabetes Epidemic

A new Chicago-based nonprofit is aiming to combat diabetes within the Black community.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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Common Invests In Neglected South Side Chicago Property

Rapper Common is investing in the transformation of an underdeveloped property located in Chicago’s South Side area.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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R. Kelly's Girlfriends Are Aiming For Hollywood: Report

Azriel Clary and Joycelyn Savage, R. Kelly's supposed girlfriends, are allegedly reaching out to Hollywood agents.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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R. Kelly's Crisis Manager Grilled By Gayle King

Darrell Johnson quickly answered.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
Protesters Continue to Demonstrate Against Police Killings
Four For Cops Fired In LaQuan McDonald Shooting

Too little, too late?
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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