Wednesday, May 31
Size Inclusive: Women’s Contemporary Brand RUE107 Expands Into Activewear
“The concept behind adding Active Wear to Rue107’s product line is tied to our core principle of making a statement while developing into your best self.
SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE PRESENTS FACULTY AWARDS, RECOGNIZES RETIREES
Frank M. Zuccarelli, presented each of the retirees with gifts during the open meeting. “On behalf of the SSC Board of Trustees, I want to thank you for all of your many years of dedicated service. You will be missed dearly by the college and our students, and we wish you all the bes
SITE DESIGN, ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION TEAM SELECTED TO TRANSFORM HISTORIC LANDMARK AND PULLMAN COMMUNITY
“We have selected an exceptionally well-qualified and diverse team of experts to do more than just rehabilitate and adapt the iconic Clock Tower,” said David Doig, President of CNI. “Our goal is to create a place that supports the NPS mission, shares Pullman’s important stories with more people and fosters additional opportunities to improve the quality of life for people in the community and the Chicagoland region.”
POWER PROFILER ON SYLVIA TRENT-ADAMS
RADM Trent-Adams began her career in the Commissioned Corps of the USPHS in 1992. Prior to joining the USPHS, RADM Trent-Adams was a nurse officer in the U.S. Army. She also served as a research nurse a t the University of Maryland.
Mr. Bay’s Bookshelf Encourages Black Boys to Read
Master Barber Bayard, affectionately and respectfully known as “Mr. Bay,” recalls how important books were to his dad, Willie McCullough, and remembers fondly how his father insisted that his children read as a part of their daily activities.
Sean Combs Promotes Long-Time Associate Dia Simms
“Working my way up through the ranks at this company over the past 12 years, I could have never imagined the amount of support, trust and confidence that Sean and everyone on the team have shown,” says Simms. “Being a woman, and the first person to assume this role within the company, I am incredibly honored to be able to carry on the ‘Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop’ torch.”
iONE Digital Launches The Provocative ‘CASSIUS’ Urban Millennial Lifestyle Platform And Calls Out Culture Vultures
editorial dream team charged with injecting media with critical commentary about the global impact of Black culture.
BENEFIT CHICAGO FUNDS LOCAL BUSINESSES
“The company was built so we could create jobs and bring wealth within the East Garfield Park community, meaning hiring from the community and creating job opportunities for individuals who had failures with employment in the past,” said Darius Jones, who is the vice president and general manager of Garfield Produce Company.
Fashion Event Helps Fight Homelessness
Attend Handbags for Homes on June 22nd for a fun night of fashion, food, and friends, while preventing and ending homelessness in Chicago.
REAL MEN COOK ON FATHER’S DAY
“We are very much aware of the awesome job that the fathers in our communities have been doing and their tremendous commitment to families in the communities that sometimes social and economics tend to get in the way of,” Moyo said. “
KIDNEY ACTION DAY KICKS OFF IN JUNE
“Unlike like colon cancer or breast cancer, there is not really a set protocol on when people should get tested for kidney disease,” Spigler said. “What a doctor would usually do is look at what your risk factors are. So, having high blood pressure, diabetes or having a family member that has kidney failure
Friday, May 26
THE DUSABLE MUSEUM IS SEEKING THE PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE WITH A NEW EXHIBITION
The DuSable Museum of African American History is one of the oldest institutions of its kind in the country. Our mission is to promote understanding and inspire appreciation of the achievements, contributions and experiences of African Americans through exhibits, programs and activities that illustrate African and African American history, culture and art.
The State of Illinois Gives Hope to Domestic Violence Families
As the leading advocate for eliminating domestic violence in northern Illinois, A Safe Place helps save lives with programs that assist the whole family in transforming their lives after domestic violence, prevent future abuse by addressing its root cause through abuser intervention programs, and educate the community about domestic violence and how we can all be involved in its end.
Thursday, May 25
ALDERMAN MICHELLE HARRIS HOLDS CITY VEHICLE STICKER SALE
Alderman Harris said the purpose of hosting the vehicle sticker sale at her office was so that residents would have a convenient, safe and hassle free place to come and register and renew their stickers.
Wednesday, May 24
New Organic Face Mask Launched
Organic products are becoming one of the most talked about products in the market. Most of the products now already have organic versions of it. Primarily, this is because most people now want to live a healthier lifestyle and that will start by using all natural ingredients.
NEW LIFE COVENANT REMEMBERS LOVED ONES WITH PRAYER ON THE 9
The goal is to never forget the faces of the people who have lost their lives due to the senseless violence in the city of Chicago,” Hannah said.
Palestinian Prisoners Enter in Open Ended Hunger Strike
Eighteen hundred Palestinian prisoners have entered more than four weeks of an open-ended hunger strike in Israeli prisons, according to a US Palestinian Community Network (USPCN) press release. Hatem Abudayyeh, who is the co-founder and coordinating committee member of the USPCN, said the Palestinian prisoners’ basic, humanitarian demands include regular family visits, an end to solitary confinement, an end to administrative detention, the strengthening of medical care and access to education.
ILLINOIS DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR JB PRITZKER
Citizen Profile
Pritzker said his success and knowledge as a business owner would be important in order to change Illinois’ financial problems and the values and morals of the person running for Governor would be key.
Obama Foundation Announces Glenn Brown as Chief Digital Officer
Glenn is a Venture Fellow at Betaworks, a start-up studio and investment firm in New York, and a member of the Board of Directors of The Texas Tribune, a digital-first, non-profit, non-partisan news service in Austin, Texas. In 2016, he was Entrepreneur in Residence at Betaworks.
Telecom and Cloud Service Options Expand in Africa
“Our 20-20-20 goal is to serve 20 million Africans in 20 countries by 2020,” says Paul Delkaso, managing member of the Virginia Based Artilium-Africa, and president and CEO of Tristar and Triente Global Energy Group.
AWARD-WINNING WRITER PRESENTS GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES, RAYVEN CHOI
“I want little Black girls to have someone to look up to because Choi was an African American character,” Smith said. “We don’t have a lot of those in the comic book industry. That was kind of what brought me in doing this story in the comic book medium because I would go visit comic shops and couldn’t find any Black women on the covers at all.”
AWARD SHOW CELEBRATES AFRICAN AMERICAN ACHIEVEMENTS IN LITERATURE
The ninth annual AAMBC Literary Awards will be held in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, June 10, 2017. The featured highlight is the Maya Angelou Lifetime achievement award being presented to acclaimed poet Nikki Giovanni. AAMBC creator Tamika Newhouse says it is a dream to honor Giovanni and to bring her to the show’s home of Atlanta, GA. “Honoring Nikki Giovanni is a dream come true for me. It’s great to honor legends while we have them here with us. This means a lot to AAMBC and to the African American literary community,” Newhouse says.
Monday, May 22
PROJECT GENTLEMEN TO GIVE 1,000 FREE SUITS TO GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL MALE SENIORS
CHICAGO – More than 300 young men from 65 local-area high schools will be dressed to impress for their high school graduation courtesy of Project Gentlemen. Project Gentlemen is the charitable arm of I Am a Gentleman, Inc. (IAAG), a national organization that mentors and empowers African American male teens through various programs and activities. Now in its 2nd year, the free clothing event will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 East Upper Wacker Drive. from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Thornton Township To Remind Serious Job Seekers To Attend Upcoming Job Fair
Seeking a Job? On Tuesday, May 23, 2017, Thornton Township Supervisor, Board of Trustees , and South Suburban Community College Frank M. Zuccarelli will host its 22nd Annual Community Job Fair in South Suburban South Holland.
Thursday, May 18
PROJECT GENTLEMEN TO GIVE 1,000 FREE SUITS TO GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL MALE SENIORS
More than 300 young men from 65 local-area high schools will be dressed to impress for their high school graduation courtesy of Project Gentlemen.
Wednesday, May 17
$1 MILLION CHALLENGE GRANT ANNOUNCED FOR SGA YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES
CHICAGO, IL – The impact of local nonprofit SGA Youth & Family Services (SGA) will be made stronger in the coming year, thanks to the Building on Promise Challenge Grant announced at the agency’s Annual Benefit Dinner on Thursday, May 4, 2017.
Chicago State University Hires New Interim President
“I left retirement to take the responsibility of preparing CSU for the permanent President,” Lindsey said. “I should point out that I never had a day of regret about retiring but it is my deep and abiding passion for CSU’s potential, students, faculty and staff that caused me to come out of retirement.”
BUILDING BLACK WEALTH
Programs Help Homeowners Secure the American Dream
The National Urban League played a pivotal role in the 20th-Century Freedom Movement and grew out of the spontaneous grassroots movement for freedom and opportunity that came to be called the Black Migrations, according to iamempowered.com. In a time where black homeownership is “endangered,” according to the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), the National Urban League is still helping blacks build generational wealth through homeownership.
Entrepreneurship Is Only For Risk Takers
“You have to be willing to step out there and take some risks,” Herman said. “You have to be willing to do the work of working on the business as well as doing your passion so you can grow the business. It’s a lot of work, but there can be a lot of rewards.”
Tips on How to Save
Personal Finance Educator Karen Chan introduced her Money Calendar to concerned residents on May 17, 2017 at the Chicago Library, located at 9055 S. Houston Avenue,and discussed how the money calendar can help show residents where their money actually goes, how to evaluate their debt, estimate their income during retirement and know where to get help when they really need it.
Fashion tips that help make a statement
Fashion is not just the clothes, the hair, the shoes or the accessories; fashion is every little element combined that makes “the look.” Makeup is one of those crucial elements that can make or break your desired look. While going natural is acceptable, a little make-up can enhance any look. Here are a few tips to make sure you don’t waste a great outfit on bad make-up.
Next Level of Gentlemen’s Sneakers by RUBIROSA
Flavio Agosti, the co-founder of RUBIROSA, recently announced a men’s shoe that helps the wearer relax and move better either at home or on-the-go by combining comfort and high quality in line with the ability to correctly secure the shoe with a simple well-knitted shoelace.
Widows Confront Years of Hardship Without Life Insurance, according to survey
Families face loss of loved ones everyday, but sometimes the extended tragedy happens after the person dies
Alfred A. Edmond Jr. Pens Free E-Book on How Love and Relationship Choices Impact Your Career, Business and Finances
Alfred Edmond Jr., is best known as an awardwinning business journalist, editor and media executive with Black Enterprise and host of the nationally syndicated radio feature Money Matters for American Urban Radio Networks.
UNCF HOSTS KICK-OFF RECEPTION
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF), the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization, recently held a kick-off reception for its annual UNCF “A Mind Is…” Gala – Chicago, at the Hyatt Regency.
NABJ Names Ryan 2017 Journalist of the Year
Washington, D.C. -- April Ryan has been selected as the 2017 Journalist of the Year by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). The annual award recognizes a black journalist who has a distinguished body of work that has extraordinary depth, scope and significance to people of the African Diaspora.
Friday, May 12
Obama Foundation Announces Lynn Taliento as Chief Programming Officer
Today, the Obama Foundation announced Lynn Taliento as Chief Programming Officer. At the Obama Foundation, Lynn Taliento will lead the development of the Foundation’s programmatic initiatives.
Thornton Township and South Suburban College Puts Job Seekers On Notice
Thornton Township and South Suburban College are collaborating to offer a 2017 Community Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 23. This free event is open to the public and will be held in the South Suburban College Fitness Center at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.
Thursday, May 11
NEW LIFE COVENANT CHURCH SE WILL TAKE TO STREETS OF SOUTH SIDE CHICAGO WITH “PRAYER ON THE 9” DEMONSTRATION
Thousands will join Pastor John F. Hannah in this Call to Action Against Violence Participants to Wear Red, Raise Photos of Lost Loved Ones and Lie on the Pavement in a show of solidarity
Chicago, IL (May 2017) – Senior Pastor John F. Hannah and the New Life Covenant SE Church congregation invite the entire Chicago community to stand together for a “CELEBRATION OF LIFE” on Saturday, May 20, 2017 during the annual Prayer On The 9 initiative. Prayer on the 9" is an annual community outreach hosted by Pastor John F. Hannah and New Life Covenant Church Southeast. The event serves as a catalyst for social change in Chicago communities where violence is most prevalent. It's a call-to-action for the community to pray and gather along Chicago's East 79th Street as one community, one city against violence of any kind.
Wednesday, May 10
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF LIFE RETURNS IN JULY
Showcasing the best of Reggae, Caribbean, R&B, Gospel, Blues, African, Latin and other world music on two stages, the 25th Annual International Festival of Life promotes cultural, educational and spiritual exchange through live entertainment, innovative programming and a marketplace that highlights global food, fine arts, arts & crafts, small business and corporate communities. In addition, children will be engaged with exciting carnival rides, games and fun courtesy of All Action Amusement.
NEW CHANCELLOR AIMS FOR STUDENT-CENTERED APPROACH
Juan Salgado began his first day as the Chancellor of City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) with a press conference on May 1, 2017 at Kennedy-King College, located on 740 West 63rd St.
ABANDONED PROPERTY, FORECLOSURE PREVENTION PROGRAM FUNDING EXTENDED
To ensure continued funding for two programs aimed at addressing the aftermath of the recession on the housing market in Illinois, State Sen. Jacqueline Collins successfully argued for the passage of legislation in the Senate recently.
ARIEL INVESTMENTS PRESIDENT MELLODY HOBSON SELECTED CHAIR OF THE ECONOMIC CLUB OF CHICAGO
CHICAGO, IL - At its 89th Annual Dinner Meeting recently, the Economic Club of Chicago announced that Mellody Hobson, president of Ariel Investments, has been selected chair of its board of directors effective July 1, 2017. Hobson will succeed Ilene S. Gordon, chairman, president and CEO of Ingredion Incorporated, whose two-year term will end on June 30.
GIVING BACK Moonlight Creators Barry Jenkins and Tarell Alvin Mccraney Make $40K Donation
Miami - Hundreds attended the celebration event honoring Liberty City’s own, Barry Jenkins and Tarell Alvin McCraney, creators of the award winning film Moonlight, and the movie’s cast, crew and producers at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center (AHCAC) Recently.
FORMER PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA PLANS TO TRANSFORM JACKSON PARK
Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a community event on May 3, 2017 at the South Shore Cultural Center, located on 7059 South Shore Dr., where the Obama Foundation released the conceptual vision and site map for the Obama Presidential Center.
“New Beginnings” Garden
In honor of this new garden, community partners local neighbors, activists and others joined together with elected officials to plant a brand new Community Vegetable Garden, which supports and promotes neighborhood beautification, environmental sustainability and healthy lifestyles.
COLLEGE FOR KIDS AND DAY CAMP PROGRAMS COMING TO SSC
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College’s Continuing Education Department is offering courses to help fill the summer days with activities that will entertain and challenge children and young adults. The College for Kids classes scheduled for this summer will begin the week of June 12 at SSC’s Main Campus in South Holland.
CPL CELEBRATES POETRY MONTH
Chicago Public Library (CPL) celebrated Poetry Month in April, with events at branch locations throughout the city and culminated in the free, day-long Poetry Fest of poetry readings, workshops and exhibitors on April 29, 2017 at Harold Washington Library Center, located on 400 South State Street.
Tuesday, May 9
Your help is needed in locating photos of Illinois veterans
When the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. was finished in 1983, the wall listed approximately 58,000 servicemen and women who had either died in action or went missing in action during the Vietnam War. Because of a fire at a government storage facility in 1973, the U.S. military lost millions of personnel records, including many of those who were listed on the wall. Although the military and other organizations made efforts to recover lost data, 24,000 veterans listed on the wall had no photo in their military records in 2013.
Monday, May 8
The 20th ANNUAL CHICAGO FOOTBALL CLASSIC Announces Teams Grambling State University Tigers battles Clark Atlanta University Panthers
The Chicago Football Classic proudly announces this year’s teams. Celebrating a major milestone 20 years in the making, the Chicago Football Classic features a “not to be missed” game between Grambling State University Tigers and the Clark Atlanta University Panthers, Saturday, September 30th at 3:30 PM at Soldier Field.
Wednesday, May 3
THE REVOLUTION OF YOUNG ARTIST AS LEADERS CONTINUES TO BE ROYAL
“Simeon’s poetry team, called Writers Never Die and 2014/15 Louder Than a Bomb Champions collaborated with John W. Cook Elementary School and created The Revolution of Young Artist as Leaders (ROYAL) poetry team [two years ago],” according to gagdc.org. ROYAL held a Spoken Word Slam at Simeon Career Academy on April 25, 2017, where ROYAL
Gentleman Jack And Omari Hardwick Celebrate African American Filmmakers With Real To Reel
Gentleman Jack Double Mellowed Tennessee Whiskey is joining with Codeblack Entertainment and TVOne to support and highlight bold, new African American voices in film, with its Real to Reel contest. Participating filmmakers across the country will have a chance to win $10,000 and a VIP trip to Miami Beach to screen their short film for an exclusive audience, alongside writer, producer and award-winning actor, Omari Hardwick.
UCHICAGO-LED NASA BALLOON MISSION LAUNCHES, WITH GOAL OF BREAKING FLIGHT RECORD
On April 24, NASA launched a football-stadium-sized, super-pressure balloon on a mission that aims to set a record for flight duration while carrying a telescope that scientists at the University of Chicago and around the world will use to study cosmic rays.
RECONSTRUCTION IN WOODLAWN BRINGS HOPE
“In Woodlawn, collaborative community development investments and partnerships are having a dramatic impact on economic vitality and quality of life,” according to a Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) press release. “Population has increased by 15 percent, which is the first increase in decades, new jobs are being created, the number of vacant properties has plummeted and violent crime has fallen by 40 percent.”
BRIDGING THE EDUCATION GAP A TOP PRIORITY FOR BLACK AMERICAN PARENTS
All parents want the best for their children. We all acknowledge that attaining a high-quality K-12 education is probably the single most important factor that will determine the future life success of a student in the public school systems throughout the United States.
HEALTH HUB COMING TO SOUTH SIDE
The Board of Directors of the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC), which is a leadership team comprised of representatives from faith-based institutions, resident associations, developers, and community organizations, hosted a reception as the kick-off to an 18-month capital campaign on April 22, 2017.
STATE OF BLACK AMERICA REPORT DEMANDS, ‘PROTECT OUR PROGRESS’
National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial discussed the 2017 State of Black America report, ‘Protect Our Progress,’ during a teleconference call April 25, 2017. Dr. Silas Lee, Executive Editor of the 2017 State of Black America and Economist Valerie Rawlston Wilson provided analysis for the Equality Index, the National Urban League’s mathematical calculation of African Americans’ and Hispanic Americans’ relative status in relation to white America.
Learn to Look Like a Star Regardless of Your Body Type
The popularity of cosmetic procedures clearly illustrates how unsatisfied many women are with their bodies, but what if a few simple style tips could transform you into becoming more confident and attractive? Internationally celebrated wedding dress designer and author Rani St. Pucchi, who has styled countless celebrities and over 15,000 brides, says you can learn to flatter your figure if you know the style secrets of the professionals.
Willie Lee Wilson files Racial Discrimination Complaint Against DNC
Former African-American Presidential Candidate Willie Lee Wilson, filed a civil complaint on April 20, 2017 in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia against the Democratic National Committee (DNC) on race discrimination grounds, according to Wilson's attorneys Donald Temple and Wayne Kendall.
Web-based client portal lets community managers and board members manage business operations
Associated Asset Management (AAM), a nationally recognized leader in community association management and accounting services for clients throughout the United States, propels into 2017 with the launch of new technology, BoardVue and Live Chat, to better deliver total peace of mind to their clients.
COMED HOSTS MULTICULTURAL MEDIA ROUNDTABLE
ComEd hosted its 5th Annual Multicultural Media Roundtable on April 25, 2017 at the Chicago Training Center, located at 3536 S. Iron Street. The roundtable was an opportunity for Chicago :media to engage with ComEd leadership, learn about programs that impact minority communities and see how the utility company is investing in diverse job spend and job creation in Illinois,”according to ComED.
100 Black Men of Chicago to host 20th Annual Gala on May 6
The 100 Black Men of Chicago, Inc. (100BMC), the areas preeminent organization focused on mentoring African American youth, will host their 20th Annual Benefit & Awards Gala on May 6, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
FashionMia updates its latest collections in the women’s clothing line
FashionMia, the leading online fashion store that prides itself in some of the trendiest collections of fashion clothing and accessories is filled with the hottest trends of the season for women at unbelievably affordable prices.