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Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs and award recipients. PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE ILLINOIS STATE TREASURER’S OFFICE.
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs and Former Secretary of State Jesse White. PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE ILLINOIS STATE TREASURER’S OFFICE.
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RECOGNIZES CHICAGOANS DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH Local elected officials and community stakeholders, as well as business leaders, were recently celebrated for their achievements and contributions by Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. P2
WHY ARE YOU STILL SUPPORTING THEM? The BLACK Press of America Launches A National Campaign Responding To The Dismantling Of DEI- SEE PAGE 6
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