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Week of September 7, 2022
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Kayla Tucker Adams Recognized by National Association of Black Journalists with 2022 Patricia L. Tobin Media Professional Award
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THE RAPID RESPONSE Pandora democratizes diamonds with U.S. and Canada lab-created diamond launch P6
ComEd Celebrates First Graduating Class of New Job Training Program P8
FUND AWARDS 63 ORGANIZATIONS Candice Washington founded Brown Books and Paintbrushes in 2017 to educate young children about Black culture through art, literacy and cultural programming. Brown Books and Paintbrushes was one of 63 organizations Chicago Beyond awarded money to as part of its Rapid Response Fund. P2
Liz Dozier is the Founder and CEO of Chicago Beyond. Photo provided by Blue State.
New Manga about Samuel “Blitz” Bazawule highlights his creative roots P10
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