Rolling out held its Chicago edition of Sisters with Superpowers at the DuSable Museum of African American History on May 30, 2019. Sisters with Superpowers
Tara Rawls Jenkins, Ed.D., is a national conference speaker known for her creative style of communication that infuses spoken word, music and dance and utilizes
New details have surfaced in the case against Jussie Smollett. The “Empire” star was told in March he wouldn’t be charged over allegations he orchestrated a
Myiti Sengstacke-Rice, Ed.D., is president and CEO of the Chicago Defender Charities, which produces the 90-year-old Bud Billiken Parade and Festival. Her career in media,
In her role as a human resource specialist for the U.S. Courts, LaToya Henderson is responsible for providing advice and guidance to more than 140
Coleen Otero is a branding and beauty expert with more than 20 years of experience in the beauty industry. She is the founder of the
Merry Green is president of MGPG Events Inc., a boutique firm headquartered in Chicago that specializes in event planning and production, community engagement, experiential marketing and public
Adele Lassere is vice president of media services for Burrell Communications Group. Known as “the fixer,” over the course of her 20-plus year career, Lassere has shepherded
Javondlynn (Lynn) Dunagan established JMD Defense & Investigations LLC in March 2017. Her business vision is centered around responsible firearm education and ownership as well
Occupation: Vice president of corporate events at Ariel Investments LLC. She is responsible for the planning and execution of all corporate events, including the Black Corporate
Valerie Warner is the Emmy Award-winning host of “Windy City LIVE,” ABC 7 Chicago’s popular afternoon talk and entertainment show. She also contributes to ABC 7
Tammera L. Holmes is an aviator, aerospace STEM educator, and the founder and CEO of AeroStar Avion Institute NFP and AeroStar Consulting Corp. As a
Pamela Blackman is the president and CEO of Joy Entertainment and Event Management LLC, which specializes in providing advice, counsel and direction in the development and
Shannelle Armstong-Fowler is a recognized leader in the retail and plus-size apparel space and founder of Haute & Co.™ Bridal, Illinois’ first and only luxury
Jessica Kuhnen is a licensed clinical social worker and founder of Hyde Park Center for Healing, a private mental health practice where she and five other
Dana L. Holmes is chief of staff in the office of the president at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL), where she leads strategic planning, budget coordination
Melody Clair Winston is an entrepreneur and expert in commercial real estate and aviation. She currently is executive director of Golden Eagle Aviation, a fixed-base operation
Dawn C. H. Milhouse co-founded the nonprofit Milhouse Charities in 2012 to “reinvest in the community by giving.” As the executive director, Milhouse focuses on
It’s summertime, and Chicago has no rivals when it comes to the number of things to do during this time of year. Check out our
Sherese Marie Payne works full time in the finance department for Urban Ministries Inc., an African American Christian publishing company. She is also the founder
