Rockford author launches Publack to amplify Black voices in literature
Antonia Royal-Whitemore, a local author and Rockford native, has founded a publishing company called Publack to increase the representation of Black stories in literature.
Rockford, Ill (WTVO) — A lecture at Rock Valley College (RVC) shed light on the 'People Who Care vs RPS 205' lawsuit, a pivotal case that tackled segregation in Rockford Public Schools. 61% of attendees had never heard of the lawsuit, underscoring the importance of educating the community about its…
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Comedian Lewis Black is set to take the stage in Rockford with his fiery, rant-filled show in January. Black will appear at Hard Rock Live, located within the Hard Rock Casino Rockford, on Friday, January 30th at 7 p.m. Black became recognized through his "Back in…
A capital campaign has been launched this fall to raise funds for the renovation of the Jefferson-Horton American Legion Post 340, a historic site on Rockford's Southside.