George W. Collins
Source: Black Americans in Congress
Representative, 1970–1972, Democrat from Illinois
A diligent but reserved public servant, George Collins served only two years in Congress. He entered the political scene at the local level in Chicago, and converted his loyal service to Mayor Richard Daley’s Democratic machine to a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Unaffected by the redistricting many experts predicted would lead to his political demise, Collins won a second term in the House. His untimely death in a plane crash ended a promising House career but launched a long term of service by his widow, Cardiss. To finish reading this article visit http://baic.house.gov/member-profiles/profile.html?intID=26
Cardiss Collins
Source: Black Americans in Congress
CardisRepresentative, 1973–1997, Democrat from Illinois
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Elected to 12 consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, Cardiss Collins ranks as one of the longest-serving minority women in the history of Congress. Succeeding her late husband, Representative George Collins, after his death in 1972, Cardiss Collins continued his legacy as a loyal politician in the Chicago Democratic organization directed by Mayor Richard Daley. One of only a handful of women to serve in Congress for more than 20 years, and the only black woman in the chamber for six years, Representative Collins evolved into a dedicated legislator who focused on the economic and social needs of her urban district. Visit http://baic.house.gov/member-profiles/profile.html?intID=40 to finish reading the article.Bobbie L. Steele
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Bobbie L. Steele was sworn in as the 32nd president of the Cook County Board of Commissioners on August 1, 2006.[1] She had been commissioner for the 2nd District of Cook County, Illinois for 20 years and served out the remainder of the current presidential term through December 4, 2006. Visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobbie_Steele#Cook_County_Commissioner to continue reading this article.
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Cable industry executive and president of the Chicago Board of Education, Michael Scott, Sr. was born on September 4, 1949 and raised on Chicago's West Side. Scott attended and graduated from Hales Franciscan High School. While in high school, Scott considered becoming a baseball player. He drew attention from coaches from the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates, but an injury ended his pro baseball aspirations. After high school, Scott attended Fordham University, where he earned a B.A. degree in urban planning. Click here to finish reading the article.
John and Cleodia O'Quinn
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The O'Quinns are perhaps best known for the O'Quinn Royal Gladiators Drum and Bugle Corps, which they founded in 1962. The Corps have "posted the colors" in numerous community and city events, won awards, and traveled nationwide, while providing recreation and training for hundreds of boys and girls. The Drum and Bugle Corps evolved out of the Fine Arts Academy organized by the O'Quinns in 1953. The Academy offered cultural education and a community studio for young people in Lawndale, including drama, music, dance, talent shows, parades, tutoring, counseling, job placement, and arts and crafts. Click http://www.chipublib.org/cplbooksmovies/cplarchive/archivalcoll/ocq.php for further information.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American clergyman, activist, and prominent leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement.[1] He is best known for being an iconic figure in the advancement of civil rights in the United States and around the world, using nonviolent methods following the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.[2] King is often presented as a heroic leader in the history of modern American liberalism.[3] To continue reading this article, visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_luther_king
