CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Common Ground Foundation is presenting its highly anticipated "Chicago Nights Brighter Futures" event this Saturday at The Geraghty.

Commemorating an incredible 25 years dedicated to empowering Chicago's youth, this year's celebration will feature comedic legend Cedric the Entertainer along with other special celebrity appearances, music, cocktails and an auction.

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Basketball legend Magic Johnson and comedian Anthony Anderson will also be in town helping the Common Ground Foundation celebrate 25 years of uplifting and empowering Chicago's youth.

The foundation was started by Chicago's own Grammy, Emmy and Golden Globe-winning rapper Common and his mom, Dr. Mahalia Hines.

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