Ellis, Bobby Rush family celebrates
East of the Arkansas River outside Pine Bluff, the 14-acre homestead of well-known local businessman Larry "Shine King" Ellis sits amidst miles of Delta cornfields.
Source: arkansasonline.com
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You Can Still Get a Good Shoe Shine in Austin
Its a disappearing trade, but even the mayor-elect knows a good shine is worth the wait.
Source: chicagomag.com
'Black labor v white wealth': can a progressive win Chicago's mayoral election? | Chicago
The race could serve as a litmus test for police reform – and Brandon Johnson’s policies on crime could leave him vulnerable in the general election
Source: theguardian.com
Shine King founder James Cole, whose shoeshine clients included the famous, dead at 78
He gave first jobs to many and offered opportunities to at-risk kids and ex-inmates. His customers included an up-and-coming Barack Obama, Harold Washington, Lori Lightfoot, Little Milton and Johnnie Taylor.
Source: suntimes.com
Life Altering: Selections from a Kansas City Collection Celebrates Diverse Artists
Life Altering: Selections from a Kansas City Collection, now on view at the Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery through March 1, features work by women, people of color, and artists working internationally that explore themes like identity, race, and economic inequity.
Source: bu.edu