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Dec. 11, 2019 - Members of NCOBRA Present an award to Evanston 5th Ward Alderman Robin Rue Simmons. Photo by John L. Alexander
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Dec. 11, 2019 - Members of NCOBRA Present an award to Evanston 5th Ward Alderman Robin Rue Simmons. Photo by John L. Alexander
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Multi-Grammy Award Winner, Singer, Songwiter, Actor and Producer Ne-Yo kicked off the Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day game by singing The National Anthem. Photo by John L. Alexander
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Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker announces new plans for curtailing the spread of the Coronavirus in his daily press briefings. Photo by Marcus Robinson
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Patrons line up at the new Trader Joe's opening up at 1528 E. 55th Street in Chicago's Hyde Park Community. Photo by Parthenia Luke
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Members of the media gathered on 50th and Drexel to hear words of wisdom from Chicago's iconic historian Timuel Black as a parade of cars circled the block three times to pay tribute to a legend on his 102nd birthday. Photo by John L. Alexander.
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The feisty leadership style of former Chicago Teacher's Union President Karen Lewis led to many supporters requesting that she throw her hat in the ring for Chicago Mayor and challenge Rahm Emanuel, who eventually announced he would not be running for reelection in 2019. Her tenure as CTU President spanned the years 2010 to 2014 was marked by major rallies protesting school closings, low pay and unfavorable conditions in the classroom. For nearly 20 years before becoming president of the Chicago Teachers Union, she was a high school chemistry teacher.
I had the honor and pleasure of walking Timuel Black, an historic icon, up the stairs to his home after a birthday tribute held at 50th and Drexel, in Chicago, in which television networks and members of the press gathered to hear his words of wisdom. Elected officials, friends and family came to pay tribute to a man who lived his life teaching history, recording history and making history. At the age of 102 years, he still has a sharp mind and a determined spirit, and the experience of being in his presence was profound.
What have 102 year old eyes seen during more than a century of life? Mr. Black is a World War II Veteran, a fighter in the cause of Civil Rights, an author and an educator who influenced many lives, and a man who continues to teach and inspire many who have become icons in their own right.
Rev. Jesse Jackson celebrated 79 years of life in October of this year, and I have had the privilege of capturing images of his work in organizing, inspiring, uplifting and serving the people across this nation and around the world. Through him I have walked with Kings and Queens from Africa, and interacted with dignitaries and celebrities from around the world.
Timuel Black is a treasure that is still among us, sharing wisdom. I feel honored and blessed to be able to capture these special moments in time and preserve them for future generations.
Photo Caption: Photojournalist John L. Alexander and historian Timuel Black, who turned 102 years old on December 7, 2020. Photo by Captain Kent Richmond
We’re here at the Chicago Auto Show with award winning Photojournalist Marcus Robinson, looking at the unlimited possibilities! What about a new Lamborghini? The car you drive makes a statement about who you say you are. If you see a car you like, claim it! Speak it into existence! See yourself in that sports car, that truck, that Electric Vehicle!
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