Civil rights leaders have oft used their voices as a force for good. Today, on Juneteenth 2025, we recognize some of those ...

Dan Duster, the great-grandson of American civil rights activist Ida B. Wells, will appear in Springfield Tuesday, June 17.

Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market ... step down from their respective spots on the podium next to a trans athlete who represented Ida B. Wells High ...

Notable figures include Ida B. Wells, who exposed racial injustices through her fearless reporting, and Nellie Bly, known for her groundbreaking undercover journalism. Other trailblazers include the ...

Two Oregon high school athletes refused to share the podium with a transgender competitor at the state’s track and field championships, footage shows. The female students — Tigard High School ...

The U.S. Department of Education declares June as 'Title IX Month' to honor women's rights and address controversies over transgender athletes in sports.

Joe K. Wells, Jr., age 86, passed away on May 28, 2025, in Austin, Texas. Born and raised in Austin, Joe graduated from Austin High School and the University of Texas. He served in the Army Corps ...

More financial disclosure from CPS could reveal opportunities for efficiency and areas for investment, said Chester Jones, a 37-year-old Bronzeville homeowner with a 5-year-old at Ida B. Wells ...

National Museum of Public Housing leaders hope visitors see there’s more to life in public housing than what's on the news.

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. With Ellery Harper and The Volebeats. Tickets start at $42.08.

There’s also Cerqua Rivera, a weekend for emerging choreographers and the annual Dance for Life gala. Most of our selections are indoors, though you can find dance in the open air.