Browsing the "Linda Johnson Rice" Tag

African-American leaders with a seat at the table

May 12th, 2018

Here's a comprehensive list of Chicago-area African American CEOs who have seats on corporate boards.

Trump attorney’s deep Chicago connections; and Ryan hits town

May 6th, 2018

The D.C. attorney hired to represent President Trump is related to one of Chicago’s most connected families. Emmet Flood is one of the Floods. They’re the owners of Flood Brothers recycling company.

“He started working in … Read the rest

Why Hobson joining Chase’s board is a big deal

March 25th, 2018

It's a really big deal that Mellody Hobson joined JPMorgan Chase's board, and here's why. Plus meet the elite alums of Loyola University.

Linda Johnson Rice joins Tesla board

July 19th, 2017

Linda Johnson Rice isn't the first Chicagoan to sit on the car maker's corporate board.

Business relationship ends but not friendship

May 13th, 2017

Desiree Rogers exits Johnson Publishing but her friendship with Linda Johnson Rice remains a force.

Rogers served seven years as CEO of the company that publishes Ebony and the digital-only Jet magazine. Rice and Rogers have … Read the rest

Chicago collectors swarm Miami’s Art Basel

December 4th, 2016

Ken Griffin is among the big-name Chicago art collectors who converged on the annual art fair.

A call for action at Hyde Park Art Center gala

November 13th, 2016

Big names come out to support this South Side arts institution.

Chicago’s deep roots in Nat’l African American museum

September 14th, 2016

Chicagoans helped finance the national museum that opens in the Smithsonian later this month.

Gates, Rice team up again

August 21st, 2016

Hyde Park Art Center will honor the artist and businesswoman at its annual gala