Black History Month is celebrated in the United States annually during the month of February. Illinois Institute of Technology has the honor of being located in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood, once known in the early 20th century as the “Black Metropolis.” Bronzeville’s unofficial borders extend roughly from 31st Street to Pershing, and from the Dan Ryan Expressway to Lake Michigan, although this is debated. Within this area is the Black Metropolis historic district that includes nine buildings designated as Chicago Landmarks, including the Wabash Avenue YMCA. While no longer active, the building still stands due to restoration efforts by nearby churches in the community.

After a conversation with a friend working as a delivery boy for Dominos, I documented his experience as a worker during the pandemic for the TechNews readers.

“Road closed.” During the weekends, at the intersection of Broadway and Diversey, the road sign and an agent divert cars riding north along Broadway from entering the section between Diversey and Belmont.

The 2020 Election Day is in less than one month. Despite the moment struggling with the pandemic, voters, please treasure your rights to vote for the next leader of the United States.