Photo Credit: The Chicago Defender
Urban Ministries, Inc Founder and Chairman, Dr. Melvin Banks was recently honored at the The Chicago Defender Newsmakers Gala!
Each year, the Defender spotlights African-Americans who have influenced lives and made great strides in the city of Chicago and beyond. Awardees included:
Chance The Rapper, Newsmaker of the Year for Education
Dr. Melvin Banks, Religion
Patricia Brown Holmes, Legal
Fabian Elliott, Technology
Eddie Johnson, Law Enforcement
Anne Pramaggiore, Environmental Responsibility
Seaway Bank, Finance
Kurt Summers, Politics
The Tate Brothers, Communication
