✨ Black City Leaders Making an Impact ✨ Malcolm X College’s Student Government representatives Chinaza Odeluga and Damian Wright recently moderated a powerful conversation featuring Black leaders who are shaping Chicago’s communities through service, advocacy, and mentorship. Our guest panelists included: • Remel Terry, President of the Westside NAACP • Jeffery Beckham Jr., CEO of Chicago Scholars • Michelle Rashad, Executive Director of Imagine Englewood • Henry D. McGhee Jr., Founder of Henry’s Sober Living Houses Each speaker shared personal reflections on growing up in Chicago and the lasting impact of community, resilience, and unity. From stories of segregated Chicago and organized Black activism, to memories of neighborhood programs, artistic expression, and the effects of disinvestment, the discussion emphasized the importance of honoring our roots. The message was clear: we must never forget where we came from. Our history cannot be rewritten or denied, and we each have a ...