by larry | Jul 8, 2024
Georgiana Rose Simpson was born in Washington, D.C., on March 31, 1865, the eldest daughter of David and Catherine Simpson. She attended public school in Washington, D.C., and later received teacher-training at Minor Normal School. Simpson began her teaching career in...
by larry | Jul 8, 2024
Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin made history as the first African American woman elected as Mayor of Matteson, Illinois, in 2017. Her election marked a significant milestone in the village’s history, reflecting her trailblazing spirit and dedication to public...
by larry | Jul 8, 2024
Danny K. Davis is a trailblazer who throughout his public service career has always put the people’s interest first. Born in Parkdale, Arkansas on September 6, 1941, to H.D. and Mazzie Davis, whom he calls the best parents he and his nine brothers and sisters could...
by larry | Jul 8, 2024
Brigadier General Tomika M. Seaberry is a native of the West Side of Chicago and Arkansas. She graduated from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and commissioned through theReserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) into the Transportation Corps. She earned a...
by larry | Jul 8, 2024
Congresswoman Robin Kelly has dedicated her career to public service as an advocate for Illinois families. Since being elected to serve the 2nd Congressional District in 2013, she has worked to expand economic opportunity, community wellness, and public safety across...
