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05/15/2026

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06/11/2024

Today in Black History

The University of Alabama Desegregated

On June 11, 1963, two African American students, Vivian Malone and James A. Hood, registered at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Despite the racist antics of Governor George Wallace.

Flanked by state troopers, Wallace had blocked the door of the enrollment office, vowing, “Segregation now! Segregation tomorrow! Segregation forever!”

However, the U.S. Supreme Court had declared segregation unconstitutional in 1954’s Brown v. Board of Education, leaving President John F. Kennedy with no choice but to federalize Alabama National Guard troops and force Wallace to halt his blockade and submit to the high court's ruling, ending segregation at the university.

07/18/2023

06/20/2023

The GLC Empowerment Center is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating poverty in underserved areas of Chicago by providing rescue, shelter, academic counseling, and job training for at-risk and abused females, empowering them to successfully transition into self-sufficiency and financial independence. But we need your help. Your donation can help break the vicious cycle of poverty. Go to https://www.glcempowerment.org and donate now.

The GLC Empowerment Center, also known as Nana's House, is dedicated to empowering young women aged 14 to 24. Our mission is to offer educational counseling, job training, rescue, shelter, and comprehensive support. We aim to equip these young women with the tools they need to become educated, confi...

10/21/2022

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06/22/2022

We’re excited to share that the GLC Empowerment Center earned a 2022 Silver Seal of Transparency with Candid.org. Check out our website to learn more and make a difference with your support: www.glcempowerment.org

06/21/2022

Congratulations to Dania McGraw for graduating high school with the highest honors!