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Friday, May 28

DuSABLE MUSEUM ANNOUNCES SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE DuSUMMER TO FEATURE JAZZ, HOUSE MUSIC AND MORE FROM JUNE THROUGH SEPTEMBER

To celebrate the reopening to the public of the DuSable Museum of African American History, the Museum has announced “DuSummer” a robust schedule of outdoor entertainment programs from June 2, 2021 through September 31, 2021 …and there’s something for everyone included in the lineup.

Wednesday, May 26

Why clinical trial diversity is key to increasing access to routine care and innovative treatment options

The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a light on longstanding health care disparities and amplified the importance of clinical trial diversity, especially participation of those patients and communities disproportionately impacted by the disease being studied. Since clinical trials function as the gatekeeper to bringing new medicines safely to patients and communities, it has become increasingly important that diverse communities be represented in our research efforts.

FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENT HEADED TO MIT

Marcus Russell, who will graduate from Jones College Prep High School, will head to Massachusetts Institute of Technology this fall.

DuSABLE MUSEUM ANNOUNCES JUNETEENTH REOPENING

Special Program Planned For Saturday, June 19, 2021

After having been closed since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the DuSable Museum of African American History is scheduled to reopen to the public on “Juneteenth” (Saturday, June 19, 2021), at 11:00 AM with a “Welcome Back” Ceremony celebrating the return to business for the nation’s first independent Black History Museum.

Black Women Talk Tech Presents Their Fifth Annual Roadmap to Billions Conference

Black Women Talk Tech has officially announced its Fifth Annual Roadmap to Billions Conference. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event will be virtual via a customized experience on Hop.in on Aug. 12-13.

RESIDENTS AND STAKEHOLDERS BEAUTIFY COMMUNITY

Greater Englewood Unity Day was the brainchild of Jane Carter-Hill, co-founder of Imagine Englewood If… Hill was devoted to having people connect, communicate and collaborate.

STATE FARM ROLLS OUT GRANT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Individuals and organizations are once again able to win $25,000 in grant money for neighborhood improvement projects with State Farm’s Neighborhood Assist program. Last year, there were four Illinois organizations that won.

IL Department on Aging Celebrates Older Americans Month

May is Older Americans Month in Illinois and the state’s Department on Aging (IDoA) is encouraging all Illinoisans to build strength in the lives of our older adults. “Communities of Strength” is the theme of this year’s recognition, which highlights the differences everyone can make in the lives of the state’s more than 2.8 million older adults and in support of our more than 600,000 caregivers.

READI CHICAGO RECEIVES $2 MILLION INVESTMENT

READI Chicago has received a $2 million investment from JP Morgan Chase. The investment will allow the organization to continue to be able to provide resources to men at risk of gun violence involvement.

Chicago Loop Alliance announces Sundays on State, invites community to get involved

Chicago Loop Alliance is launching an ambitious open streets project called Sundays on State that would see parts of State Street in the Loop closed to vehicle traffic for up to 12 Sundays this summer. The organization is inviting members of the community to get involved and share their ideas.

Study Reveals Moms Consider Face Coverings to Be an Ongoing Family Essential

At the outset of the pandemic, Yaron Shemesh, CEO of Creative Home Ideas, immediately marshalled his company’s extensive resources to help provide masks for first responders and healthcare workers.

FOUNDATION SEEKS TO CLOSE THE RACIAL AND ETHNIC WEALTH GAP

Chicago Community Trust is more than 100 years old, but its mission of bringing greater equity and economic development to the Chicagoland region remains the same. Dr. Helene Gayle is the president and CEO of Chicago Community Trust. She said the community foundation is able to connect philanthropy to impact because there is a broad base of donors who want to invest in the community. “We work with donors who want to invest in the Chicago region and help to connect them to opportunities that can allow them to use their dollars in ways that make the biggest difference,” Gayle said.

McDonald’s partners with the Biden Administration to provide trusted, independent information on COVID-19 vaccines

As part of our ongoing efforts to support communities and local neighborhoods during the COVID-19 pandemic, McDonald’s is partnering with the Biden Administration to make access to information on vaccines even easier for the millions of customers who enjoy McDonald’s each day in the U.S.

Pritzker now says budget can include added $350 million for K-12 schools

Citing an “improved” economic outlook, Gov. JB Pritzker recently announced his support to increase evidence-based education funding in the state by $350 million in fiscal year 2022 which begins July 1. In his February budget proposal, Pritzker originally proposed flat spending for education, citing “financial uncertainty” amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fleeting, a Black-Owned Company Receives $500,000 Investment from NBA Star Kyrie Irving and New Fund Lockstep Ventures

Fleeting, a Black-owned commercial trucking and fleet management services company, recently announced that it received a seed round investment of $500,000 from Kyrie Irving, NBA superstar and founder of new consulting firm, KAI 11 Consulting, and Lockstep Ventures, the new venture fund founded by Michael Loeb, Bonin Bough, and Marcus Glover.

Young, Gifted and Black Author Releases His 3rd Urban Fantasy Novel

In his new book, Hood Fuller brings a unique perspective to the fantasy genre where African-American authors and characters are far underrepresented. “Particularly in the comic book industry at least among the titans of Marvel and DC, there is definitely a lopsided playing field when it comes to black representation and white representation. I personally want to see more black people suiting up,” Hood says.

Friday, May 21

Illinois Humanities to distribute over $1M to Illinois cultural institutions affected by the pandemic

Illinois Humanities announced that it will begin accepting applications today for 2021 COVID-19 Emergency Relief and Recovery Grants. More than $1M in funding for these grants has been made possible by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 through the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Thursday, May 20

Former Evanston Alderwoman Receives Urban One Honors Award

Robin Rue Simmons recognized for historic Reparations work

Robin Rue Simmons, Reparations advocate and former Evanston alderwoman, is an award recipient of the annual Urban One Honors which highlighs the exemplary accomplishments of African American women around the country. Rue Simmons is the architect of the nation’s first funded municipal Reparations legislation, sparking local legislative efforts nationwide and raising awareness around the HR40 bill seeking to progress federal Reparations. This year’s Urban One Honors theme is “Women Leading the Change,” where Rue Simmons and her many contributions to the Reparations movement, including her “solutions only” leadership style, will be acknowledged for her meaningful impact within the Black community and beyond.

Wednesday, May 19

Community Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic Friday, May 21st At Village Leadership Academy In the South Loop

] It Takes A Village Family of Schools, in partnership with The Rana-Reagan Pharmacy, UI Health, Miles Square Health Center, and IMPACT, is hosting a community covid-19 vaccination clinic this Friday, May 21st from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. The event will be held at Village Leadership Academy, located in the South Loop at 800 S Wells St.

HOUSING GAINS COULD GROW BLACK WEALTH MORE THAN $500 BILLION IN A DECADE

Incremental increases in homeownership rates and home values among Black households would help shrink the current $3 trillion racial wealth gap by hundreds of billions of dollars over the next decade, according to a new Zillow analysis.

ADOPTION ADVOCATE PENS ‘MY JOURNEY TO JOSHUA

Deborah Farmer always knew she wanted to foster a child and possibly one day adopt a child through foster care.

Ben Nortman Named Co-Chair of the All Stars Project of Chicago

The All Stars Project of Chicago (ASP of Chicago), a nonprofit organization that sponsors Afterschool Development programs for inner-city youth in Chicago, recently announced that veteran business and philanthropic leader Ben Nortman, executive vice president of Hilco Global and CEO of Hilco Merchant Resources, has been named co-chair of its board.

Making It Plain: What Black America Needs to Know about COVID-19 and Vaccines

Multicultural Partners, Teaming Up To Spring into the Endzone and Beat COVID-19

With spring in the air and summer breezes soon to follow, I know we’re all anxious to get our pre-pandemic lives back and enjoy the rituals and routines we hold so dear. However, the United States isn’t quite out of the woods before it conquers COVID-19. Vaccine hesitancy and variants are still hanging in the balance, which could hinder our path to herd immunity.

SOUTHLAND COLLEGE PREP CLASS OF 2021 ALL ACCEPTED INTO COLLEGE

All 138 seniors at Southland College Prep Charter High School have been accepted into college. To commemorate the accomplishment, the class hosted a virtual “All-In” Celebration.

ConocoPhillips Heads Diversity and Inclusion Eff orts in the Oil and Gas Industry

With projections that half of its workforce will consist of minorities by 2040, the oil and gas industry has continued to recruit individuals of color, women, veterans, and groups that have been mainly underrepresented. At ConocoPhillips, Shawn Green and Maalika Moore-Thomas each take an optimistic approach to recruiting some of the best minority talent and minds.

Children’s Accessory Line Lily Frilly Makes History By Becoming The Youngest Black-Owned Brand on Walmart’s Shelves

Lily Frilly, a line of children’s hair accessories, clothing and more, recently announced their first launch into 1,102 Walmart stores and on their website, Walmart.com this month. Part-owned and run by the brand’s namesake, Lily Adeleye, a 6-year-old hailing from Orlando, Florida, this launch is a historic step for both the Lily Frilly company and for the retailer itself.

NAACP launches ‘COVID. KNOW MORE innovative

With the country showing increasing signs of reopening each day, the tendency exists among some to forget the most devastating impacts of COVID-19. In many of our most vulnerable communities, the battle against the disease continues to rage on as Americans contend with not just high infection rates, but also the pandemic’s long term health implications and unprecedented economic setbacks.

APP-BASED PLATFORMS FILL GAPS DURING COVID-19

During the pandemic, app-based platforms like UberEats, Doordash, Lyft and Instacart, have been able to fill the gaps while people were not able to go out to their favorite restaurants and grocery stores to get food.

Rush Introduces Legislation To Require Full, Public Release of COINTELPRO Files

U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) recently introduced legislation that would compel government agencies to release, and require public disclosure, of all records related to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)’s nefarious COINTELPRO operation, a series of covert and illegal projects aimed at surveilling, infiltrating,

McKissack & McKissack Taps Sam Boye and Girard Jenkins for Key Midwest Roles

National architecture, engineering and construction management firm McKissack & McKissack is adding depth to its team by hiring Sam Boye Jr. as operations manager for the Midwest and West regions of the country and promoting Girard Jenkins to project executive for the Midwest.

VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE GET SUPPORT FROM ENTREPRENEUR

Latrice Mosley Smith is the founder and board president of Purple Hose and Healing Foundation Inc., the owner and CEO of 820 Consulting and the owner and CEO of Haute Hosiery, LLC. Smith is also an advocate who raises awareness about domestic violence.

Firm looks to make diversity, equity and inclusion sustainable

Morgan Phelps founded Colorful Connections, a diversity, equity and inclusion firm after her experiences in the workplace. Phelps worked in a traditionally homogenous industry of the agency world. She said there was a lot of talk about inclusion and diversity, but there was a disconnect when it came to action.

Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place Returns

Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot recently joined elected officials, tourism backers and labor leaders to announce the return of the annual Chicago Auto Show, a marquee event that draws tourists from around the world. While the Auto Show marks the first large convention to take place since the COVID-19 pandemic began, officials expect to welcome other conventions and tourist events this summer with safety precautions.

VIRTUAL SECOND ANNUAL PRAYER FOR BLACK WORLD TAKES PLACE SATURDAY, MAY 29TH

A non-denominational Prayer for the Black World will be held on Zoom of the Chicago-based Resurrection Prayer Line on Saturday, May 29th, 8 a.m -10 a.m. Pastors, ministers, and believers from the U.S., Africa, and the Caribbean are expected to attend the second annual event.

CTA Seeks to Hire Bus Operators and Trade Workers

Agency offers new hires paid training, generous starting salary rate and benefits that include family medical and prescription plans. Commercial Driver’s License not required to apply

Part-Time Bus Operator (PTBO) positions: Those interested in applying for the part-time bus operator position should have strong customer service skills and also be available to work weekends, evenings and holidays. In order to apply, applicants must be 21 years of age, possess a valid State of Illinois driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, and pass a drug and alcohol test as mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration.

Monday, May 17

FORMER HARVEY, IL MAYOR AND RETIRED SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE PROFESSOR DAVID N. JOHNSON PASSES AWAY AT AGE 72

On behalf of the family of David Nathaniel Johnson, it is with deep sadness that we announce he transitioned to heaven Saturday, May 15, 2021.

Thursday, May 13

Eventnoire, Where Black Culture and Events Intersect, Wins 1st Place in the Mountain Dew “Real Change Opportunity Fund Competition”

Eventnoire, the premiere ticketing platform for Black events, has been announced as the winner of Mountain Dew's Real Change Opportunity Fund Competition. Eventnoire will receive a portion of the $1M prize pool, allowing them to continue to do work that strengthens Black business, uplifts Black communities, and levels the playing field for Black people in America. Hundreds of start-ups competed in the shark-tank style contest, judged by celebrity judges DJ Envy of The Breakfast Club, Morgan DeBaun, and Lala Anthony. Eventnoire went through several rounds pitching its business model and innovative business concept.

Cook County Jail Chess Team Places Second in International Chess Tournament

COOK COUNTY, IL – Seven individuals in custody at the Cook County Jail competed this morning in an online international chess tournament against individuals in custody in Armenia, Spain and Russia, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today.

Tasha Smith Tapped as Director for Pilot Episode of Upcoming FOX Series "Our Kind of People" From Producers Karin Gist and Lee Daniels

Multihyphenate actress, director, producer and coach, Tasha Smith, has been brought on to direct the pilot and second episode of the upcoming FOX drama, "Our Kind of People," inspired by the book by Laurence Otis Graham and produced by Karin Gist (Star, Mixed-ish) and Lee Daniels (Star, Empire.)

The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) are partnering to host a series of COVID-19 vaccination events at CPS schools for yout

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development released its 2020 Impact Report to share outcomes and findings related to programs for residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to funding provided by the CARES Act, Cook County leveraged $77 million in 2020 to launch a suite of programs to address housing needs, financial inclusion, small business assistance, food security, people dealing with homelessness, job training and placement, and cash assistance.

CDPH, CPS and CTU Partner to Bring COVID-19 Vaccines to Students

Mobile Vaccination Bus to Bring Vaccine to 15 schools in May and June

The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) are partnering to host a series of COVID-19 vaccination events at CPS schools for youth and their parents.

City Colleges of Chicago and the Chicago Department of Public Health launch free Vaccine Ambassador course to allow Chicagoans to become trusted vaccine ambassadors in their communities

The City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) and Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced a Vaccine Ambassador Course that provides free online training to educate people to become trusted vaccine education ambassadors in their communities. Community members can complete the two-hour online Vaccine Ambassador Course (VAC) at no cost.

Commissioner Miller’s Son Follows His Mother’s Lead in Being a Community Ambassador by Stepping Up and Taking His Shot

Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller (D-6th) will proudly accompany her son Donovan this coming Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 8AM CT at the Cook County Mass Vaccination site located at South Suburban College – located at 15800 South State Street in South Holland, IL to receive his first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine that was just approved for emergency use in 12-15 year-olds this week.

IDA B. WELLS A CHICAGO STORIES Special Premiering Friday, May 21 at 8:00 pm on WTTW

There are few Chicago historical figures whose life and work speak to the current moment more than Ida B. Wells, the 19th century crusading investigative journalist, civil rights leader, and passionate suffragist. In the wake of her recent posthumous Pulitzer Prize citation, Chicago street naming, and the release of a revealing new biography by her great-granddaughter, WTTW brings you a new CHICAGO STORIES special that tells her story as never before.

Wednesday, May 12

The Best Warm Weather Shoe Styles For Maximum Comfort

As comfort continues to reign supreme for clothing and accessories, it’s easier than ever to incorporate on-trend pieces into stylish yet casual outfits. Even though we may not be dressing up as much, there are still plenty of ways to ensure your unique style preference shines through - and footwear can be a great place to start when updating the wardrobe!

MOTHER AND SON ARE PUBLISHED AUTHORS

Takeshi James is the principal at Avalon Park Fine and Performing Arts School. Her son, Kyle Xavier James, is a senior at St. Rita of Cascia High School. Both are published authors.

ComEd Offers Options to Help Customers Manage Electric Bills

Flexible payment arrangements help address past-due balances; energy-efficiency offerings help manage future bills

As many northern Illinois residents experience mounting expenses as a result of the pandemic, ComEd offers payment assistance programs that may help with past-due balances now and energy-saving tools that can lower bills in the future.

DuPont Announces $20 Million Investment in LISC’s Black Economic Development Fund

DuPont (NYSE: DD) recently announced it has committed to invest $20 million in the Black Economic Development Fund (BEDF), managed by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC).

COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS MAKE FAST GAINS IN VACCINATING POPULATIONS HIT HARDEST BY COVID

Community Health Centers are doubling their pace in vaccinating minority and ethnic populations against COVID according to recent data released by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF).

ARTIST TALKS ABOUT EMPOWERMENT THROUGH POETRY

Leslé Honoré is known for her poems about Meghan Markle, Vice President Kamala Harris and Serena Williams. The Blaxican artist, activist and author is a graduate of Xavier University in New Orleans and has read her work at Obama Foundation events as well as at the Silver Room Block Party.

It’s Time for a Check-In with Our Sons

It all began with the death of George Floyd and, now that former police officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of his murder, Sherilyn Bennett believes now is the time for a check-in with her two adult sons KJ and Devonte.

Agpawa says next steps include taking his fight to the Illinois Supreme Court

Roger Agpawa won the April 6 mayoral election in the city of Markham. But recently, the Illinois Appellate Court ruled he’s ineligible to hold municipal office based on a mail fraud conviction.

100 Black Men of America, Inc. Announce Virtual 35th Anniversary Conference

100 Black Men of America, Inc., the global leader in mentoring minority youth, has launched registration for the 35th Annual Conference. This virtual event will focus on the urgent need to act in transformative ways to help youth and communities adapt to meet the challenges of COVID-19 and triumph in the next normal.

Chicago History Museum Awarded Grant from National Endowment for the Humanities

The Chicago History Museum this month received a $376,503 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) in the public humanities category to support the upcoming exhibition, City on Fire: Chicago 1871.

Woman Receives Cicero Speechwriting Award

Norfolk native, Shereese Floyd-Thompson, founder and chief storytelling officer for the Witness My Life Movement, has won a 2021 Cicero Speechwriting Award from Vital Speeches of the Day.

CHICAGO APPRENTICE NETWORK BOASTS OF MORE THAN 1,000 PARTICIPANTS

Sabrina Wilks wanted to go back to school, but had to work full-time to pay bills, especially in the midst of the pandemic. So, when she heard about an apprenticeship with Zurich North America, she was stunned, but motivated to apply. “They really were going to pay me a full-time salary on top of paying for my tuition,” she said.

Human Rights Campaign Praises Sec. Fudge’s Decision to Repeal Trump-Era Proposal to Gut Equal Access Rule

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced that it would be rescinding a Trump-era proposal to gut the Equal Access Rule. The 2016 Equal Access Rule explicitly prohibits discrimination in HUD-funded housing and programs on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Friday, May 7

Chicago Alderman Enters Secretary of State Race

Chicago South Side Alderman David Moore is announcing his run for Illinois Secretary of State to replace long time incumbent Jesse White, who is retiring at the end of his term in January 2023. Moore is the fifth candidate to enter the race for one of the most coveted offices in Illinois.

Wednesday, May 5

Culinary apprenticeship program prepares students for a career in the hospitality industry

Fifteen students, some of whom have been laid off during the pandemic, began an eight-week culinary apprenticeship program where they will learn skills that will prepare them for a career in the hospitality industry.

Resiliency Amidst COVID: How This Black Business Reemerged As A Global Tech Solution For Minority Small Business Needs

The coronavirus pandemic caused unprecedented loss for Patrice Darby. Her first business, GoNanny, a childcare service, closed in 2020 due to COVID-19, leaving her battling grief after losing something she worked tirelessly to build.

City Colleges of Chicago Announces New Scholarship Program to Support CPS Graduates in Becoming CPS Teachers

SEED (Supporting Emerging Educators Development) Scholarship Will Support CPS Graduates Preparing for a Teaching Career Through Teach Chicago Tomorrow Pathways Beginning This Fall

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) Chancellor Juan Salgado today announced the SEED Scholarship to increase the pipeline of talented and diverse educators in Chicago. Starting this fall, the SEED Scholarship (Supporting Emerging Educators Development) will support CPS graduates participating in Teach Chicago Tomorrow, a new partnership initiative that creates a clear path from high school to college and back to CPS as a full-time teacher. The scholarship is designed to cover most, if not all, City Colleges tuition, books, and class materials for participating students.

Get Into It With Tami Roman to Premiere On FOX SOUL

Actress, Producer, Television Personality, Comedian, Spokesperson and Seasoned Businesswoman Tami Roman recently premiered her new show, Get Into It With Tami Roman on FOX SOUL.

THIRTEEN ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVE PORTION OF $100,000 DONATION

Gloria Batey conceived of the idea for Hood to Hire in late 2020 as COVID-19 continued to change the way we all lived. She wanted to find a way for people to work in a COVID society and fulfill their career aspirations at the same time. Her goal includes preparing people for the new hiring market, with a focus on ways to make participants in the program employable for that hiring market.

Partnership with Chicago Public Schools Promotes Health Resources for Medicaid-Eligible Students

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), the Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) Office of Student Health and Wellness (OSHW), and HealthChoice Illinois recently announced a new joint initiative to raise awareness about the free public health resources that exist for CPS students and families that are enrolled in the Medicaid program.

Scholar-Activist and Award-winning Playwright-Actress Address Spelman College Graduates

A political activist who is known internationally for her ongoing work to combat all forms of oppression in the U.S. and abroad and the first African woman writer to have a play on Broadway, will address graduates during Spelman College’s commencement celebrations for the classes of 2020 and 2021 in separate, in-person ceremonies on May 16, 2021.

Virtual OZY Fest in partnership with HBCU’s Clubhouse

OZY Media recently announced that OZY Fest, its one-of-a-kind festival of great entertainment, interactive experiences and big conversations, will return on May 15-16 as a virtual event, aft er the 2020 festival was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Headliners include musicians Chance the Rapper, Sevyn Streeter, Big Freedia, Marc Rebillet and Kat Cunning; comedians Tig Notaro, Maz Jobrani and Aida Rodriguez; chefs Marcus Samuelsson, Tom Colicchio and Ming Tsai; thought leaders Dr. Anthony Fauci, Mark Cuban, Condoleezza Rice, Malcolm Gladwell, Jim Cramer, Revd. Al Sharpton, Deepak Chopra, Rep. Maxine Waters, Sunny Hostin, Alicia Garza, Marcus Scribner, Sophia Chang, DeRay Mckesson, Carmen Yulín Cruz, Adam Grant, Katty Kay, Matt James, Valerie Jarrett, Dr. Michael Lomax, Mariana van Zeller, Dr. Danielle Moss, Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr., Angela Benton and Carlos Watson; and sports fi gures Michael Vick, Stephen A Smith and CC Sabathia. Th e festival will be livestreamed to the Carlos Watson Show YouTube Channel, presented by OZY Media.

Medical Spa Market predicted to expand

Prevalence of skin diseases is constantly on the rise, globally. This is constructing major health encumbrance on most economies.

Bimbo Bakeries USA Pledges $1 Million Commitment to Minority Equity Organizations in Addition to Internal Focus on Diversity, Equity and Belonging

Horsham, PA (April 1, 2021) – Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) has announced a new initiative to combat racial inequity and injustice and create lasting change. As part of that effort, BBU, a proud member of the Grupo Bimbo family of companies, has committed $1 million to national and local organizations dedicated to furthering the education, financial well-being and health of Black and minority Americans. In addition, the company formed a Racial Equity Action Council and appointed Nikki Lang as its first Head of Diversity, Equity & Belonging.