CHICAGO DEFENDER - President of the 2021 class of Women of Excellence nominees, Mayor Lori Lightfoot, said, “As the 1st black president to serve as Chicago’s mayor, one of my highest priorities has been to uplift the voices of and put a seat at the table for those who come from historically unrepresented backgrounds. | By Danielle Sanders, Interim Managing Editor The 2021 Women of Excellence honorees were inducted and celebrated Friday evening in a virtual ceremony on the Chicago Defender’s Facebook page. Normally, the Women of Excellence awards are held in person and attract over 1000 attendees however, this year’s event was virtual due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. […]
