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Education

First Lady Jill Biden Praises Chicago Apprenticeships

Observes Robotics Demonstration at Rolling Meadows High School

"Not everyone needs a four-year degree. It's about jobs." Dr Jill Biden

Kate Foley Finds A Pathway to A Career

Rolling Meadows sophomore student Kate Foley discusses with Dr. Biden her work with metal printers and other machines as part of the school's Career Pathways Program. She said that her teachers greatly influenced her interest in Engineering and stated that her ultimate goal is to pursue a career in biomedical engineering, particularly after witnessing her mother's struggles with breast cancer. Photo by John L. Alexander 

Dr. Michele Smith Ties Students to Workforce

Dr. Michele Smith, Vice President of Workforce Solutions, Harper College, added remarks during the roundtable discussion about the Career Pathways Program with Dr Jill Biden, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and Dr, Laz Lopez, Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, District 214.  Photo by John L Alexander

School STEM Program Teaches Robotics Skills

Dr. Jill Biden visited the Engineering Lab at Rolling Meadows High School, and is joined by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and students Ethan, Kaitlin and Dave,  along with Secretary Miguel Carona, Secretary Marty Walsh, Secretary Gina Raimondo, Dr. Laz Lopez and a Rolling Meadows Engineering teacher. In the center is a robot created by Rolling Meadows engineering students. Photo by John L. Alexander.  

Rolling Meadows Students Show Robot In Action

Rolling Meadows High School students Dave, Ethan and Kaitlin demonstrate a robot they created as part of the school’s Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM)  program. Students are preparing for careers in the industry. Dr. Biden and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle also had an opportunity to experience how to work the robot controls. Dr. Biden expressed that she was pleased at the involvement of females in the engineering program.

Student Apprentice Addresses First Lady and Business Leaders at AON in Chicago

Terionna Wilson, a student at Harold Washington College in Chicago and a reinsurance apprentice at Aon, expressed gratitude for the Apprenticeship programs as she introduced First Lady Dr. Jill Biden to the gathering of business leaders, elected officials, college administrators and student apprentices in this kickoff event of National Apprenticeship Week. Dr. Biden stated, "My husband (President Joe Biden) knows that this pipeline of support from high school to community college is the future of our workforce and that's why we're here today."

Big 10 Black Alumni Honored For Outstanding Achievements

Fourteen Alumni were honored at the inaugural Big 10 BANboree. The Members are: University  of Illinois, Indiana University, University of Iowa, University of Maryland, University of Michigan, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Northwestern University, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, Rutgers UIniveristy-New Brunswick, and University of Wisconsin-Madison. Photo by Parthenia Luke

Devorah Crable, University of Maryland Alumni

Media personality Devorah Crable, President of MSD Global LLC, and working with McCormick Theological Seminary, was Host of TV's Ebony Jet Celebrity Showcase and talk show host on WVON Radio. She was among 14 honorees at the inaugural BANboree Big 10 Alumni Awards Gala, held July 30, 2022 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago. The event wasorganized by the Black Alumni Network, members of the Big 10 Academic Alliance Member schools. Those receiving Black Alumni of the Year Awards were nominated by their Alma Maters for their outstanding achievements and for having a positive impact in their fields.

Naimah Latif, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Alumni

Executive Producer of The Female Solution Global Radio/TV Show, Co-author of the book Slavery: The African American Psychic Trauma and President of the Online Network of Associated Internet Radiohosts (ON AIR) Naimah Latif recalls her days as a student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as a time of preparation for the years to come. At UNL, she was a political activist and candidate for office in student government, while writing a column for the school newspaper, "The Daily Nebraskan." She is Editor In Chief of ON AIR Magazine and Producer of The Media Connection, a weekly public affairs show on Cable and Internet TV.

Maudlyne Ihejirika, Northwestern University Alumni

Sun-Times Columnist and past President of NABJ-Chicago Chapter and the Chicago Journalists Association, Maudlyne Ihejirika,  Maudlyne Ihejirika is author of the book Escape From Nigeria: A Memoir of Faith, Love and War." She holds an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from St. Xavier Universirty and was inducted into the Hall of Achievement at Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism. She has appeared as a political analyst on major broadcast networks such as CNN, MSBNBC, Fox News and NPR. She has received the Studs Turkel Award and was listed among the 25 Most Powerful Women in Chicago Journalism.

Wolfpack Football Team Returns Home Inspired To Succeed

Coach Ernest Radcliffe's Chicago Southside Wolfpack Youth Football Team returned from the National Youth Football Championship Games in Florida, inspired to plan successful academic and athletic futures for themselves. Even though they did not win the championship. Team members, mostly 8th Graders, say they now have a clearer vision for achieving success in High School, then on to college, and a career that may include professional sports.

BDM Sports Update

by Brian McCoy, Sports Columnist

FLORIDA - The Chicago Wolfpack Youth Football Team heads home from the Youth Football Championship Games in Florida. Although they did not win the title, they are champions to all of us in Chicago.The bus is scheduled to arrive Saturday, December 11, 2021, at 6:00am, back at its starting point on 63rd and Stony Island at the Jackson Park Football Field. Spread the word! Spread the word1 Spread the word! The team deserves a hero's Welcome Home!


The Midwest Regional undefeated 2021 Champion Wolfpack Youth Football Team were in Florida at the National Championship keeping their academic schedule tight daily. Here they can be seen studying after practice and before games. Academics is also a team effort! Coach Ernest Radcliffe made sure the team members kept up with their studies while on the road.


Students study in between practice

Success is a team effort on and off the field

Academics is still Number 1 for team

Academics is still Number 1 for team

Success is a team effort on and off the field

Academics is still Number 1 for team

Homework is essential for champions

Success is a team effort on and off the field

Success is a team effort on and off the field

Success is a team effort on and off the field

Success is a team effort on and off the field

Success is a team effort on and off the field

Pres. Obama Calls To Congratulate Wolfpack Football Champs

Coach Ernest Radcliffe Takes Chicago Southside Youth Football Team To National Championship

After a winning football season, youth motivator and sports coach Ernest Radcliffe gathered his Southside Wolfpack team on the football field at 63rd and Stony Island Friday December 3, 2021 to board a Coach bus headed for Florida where the American Youth Football National Championship games will be held this weekend. Team members, aged 13 -14, took a few moments to throw a few balls while parents and supporters prepared to see them off. Coach Radcliffe's youth sports program includes baseball, basketball and cheerleaders. 

Wolfpack Team Members Practice Before Road Trip to Florida For Championship

Twenty four members of the Wolfpack Team will be a part of the National Championship efforts. The youth program created by Coach Ernest Radcliff includes a total of 140 youth aged 6 to 13, A committed coaching staff along with a strong parent support group has made this program possible. Coach Radcliffe labored tirelessly to raise the money for his team, finally locating financial supporters to cover the journey to Florida for the National Championship game. Over the years, he has seen many of his players graduate from high school and receive college scholarships.

President Barack Obama Calls Long Distance to Congratulate Coach, Players

A  special long distance call from former President Barack Obama as the Wolfpack members prepared to board the bus provided a special moment of inspiration. The familiar voice, speaking into a phone held up to a microphone, called out, "Congratulations! I think I must be your official Mascot now." (President Obama came to the football field and saw the team play this summer). "You guys handle the business, I couldn't be prouder of the team and those outstanding young people but also the staff, and everything you do, Coach," President Obama said.

Members of the Chicago Teachers Union and SEIU marched  for better conditions for workers in Chicago Schools, staging a protest that sprawled through the streets of downtown Chicago. Photo by Parthenia Luke.

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