ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO IMPLEMENT BAN ON MENTHOL CIGARETTES AND FLAVORED CIGARS
Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general, along with California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and New York Attorney General Letitia James, in submitting a letter urging the Biden administration to complete its review and swiftly implement proposed regulations prohibiting the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. Raoul and the attorneys general argue that the proposed FDA Rules, which are supported by ample evidence, are years overdue.
MCA to Host Teen Creative Agency x #BlkGrlsWurld
On January 27, 2024, The Teen Creative Agency (TCA) at the MCA will be in conversation with Christina and Courtney Long, founders of #BlkGrlsWurld, about their growth and evolution as Black womxn publishers, event organizers, and lovers of punk, hardcore, and metal. After the conversation, there will be a workshop for attendees. The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m.
Kwame Alexander's The Crossover Wins Emmy® Award for Outstanding Young Teen Series
The Crossover Disney+ series, based on the Newbery-Medal winning novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander, won the Emmy® Award for Outstanding Young Teen Series. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced the winners of the 2nd Annual Children's & Family Emmy Awards on Sunday, December 17, 2023, during ceremonies held at the historic Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles and aired live on The Emmys® apps.
Mavis Laing to Retire as Executive Director of IMPACT Leadership Development Program June 30
Mavis Laing will retire as Executive Director of the Chicago Urban League’s IMPACT Leadership Development Program, effective June 30, 2024.
Discover and the Discover Global Network Team Up with Top Chicago Entrepreneurs for an Exclusive Lunch and Learn at Bronzeville Winery
On January 19th, a dynamic collaboration with Discover and the Discover Global Network, joined 75 of the most innovative and diverse entrepreneurs in Chicago for an exclusive gathering, as part of the much-anticipated 4th installment of Discover’s Orange Table Talk series at the Bronzeville Winery.
MasterClass Announces First-of-a-Kind Class With Ava DuVernay on Reframing Your Thinking
MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best, today announced that award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay will teach a class on directing the life you want to lead. Exclusively for MasterClass, DuVernay will take members on the actual set and through the post-production process of her newest film, ORIGIN.
THE JOFFREY BALLET CONTINUES 2023-24 SEASON WITH MIXED REPERTORY PROGRAM, STUDIES IN BLUE
The Joffrey Ballet continues its 68th season with a captivating mixed rep program with original work choreographed by Liam Scarlett and Andrew McNicol, rounded out with a world premiere by Stina Quagebeur. Testing the limits of classical ballet with contemporary themes, scores, and breathtaking set design, Studies in Blue features deeply moving works that showcase the range of the Company’s repertoire with choreography by the most visionary artists in modern dance. Studies in Blue will be presented at the historic Lyric Opera House, 20 North Upper Wacker Drive in downtown Chicago, in ten performances only, from February 15–25.
bebe x CIARA
bebe is partnering with the Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and fashionista Ciara to create the bebe x Ciara capsule collection for Fall '24. Serving as Creative Director, Ciara will blend her unique, tomboy-chic style with bebe's unapologetically seductive, ever evolving fashion for an innovative collection with a focus on self-expression.
Local business executive Walter Hughes named to NSBA Leadership Council
Walter Hughes, Quant16 managing principal, was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. The NSBA is the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization, and operates on a staunchly nonpartisan basis. Hughes, a recognized leader in the small business community, joins the NSBA Leadership Council alongside other small business advocates from across the country as they work to promote the interests of small business to policymakers in Washington, D.C.
GROUP BLACK LAUNCHES AUDIENCE INSIGHTS PLATFORM TO HELP BRANDS WITH REACH, RELEVANCE AND RESONANCE
Group Black, a trailblazing Black-owned media company dedicated to connecting brands with diverse audiences, proudly unveils a few groundbreaking initiatives for 2024. At the top of the year, the company will introduce the first-of-its-kind Group Black Audience and Insight Platform, a category-leading solution. Group Black also announces an innovative partnership with Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA), the AI-Powered Marketing Cloud. These initiatives mark a significant leap for Group Black, offering exclusive avenues for brand growth focusing on relevance, resonance, and reach, particularly within the Black and Hispanic sectors.
Gov. Pritzker Announces $10M Capital Investment for the Southern Illinois Healthcare Cancer Institute
Governor JB Pritzker visited the Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) Cancer Institute to announce a $10M grant to Southern Illinois Healthcare for their recent expansion of the SIH Cancer Institute in Carterville. The grant is made possible through the bipartisan Rebuild Illinois plan to improve infrastructure statewide.
5 Tips to Help Improve your Credit Score in 2024
Establishing credit is one of the most important keys to achieving financial health and creating generational wealth. A good credit score shows you have a track record of borrowing money responsibly and is important to landlords, mortgage lenders, financial institutions and more. The higher your credit score, the lower your interest rates will be on credit cards and loans, helping you save money over time.
Giannoulias to Illinois Drivers: Ditch the DMV Modernization, new efficiencies eliminate most in-person DMV visits
That’s because Illinoisans can now obtain more DMV services and complete more transactions online. In addition, Giannoulias unveiled a series of new measures aimed at reducing wait times if a DMV visit is required.
Auburn University commemorates 60 years of integration
The Samford Hall bell tolled precisely 10 times at 2:20 p.m. on Jan. 4. The moment may have confused those not aware of the significance, but it made sense for a small group gathered in the circular brick courtyard near the desegregation marker.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES DEA TO MOVE FORWARD WITH FEDERAL RESCHEDULING OF CANNABIS
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 12 state attorneys general, urged the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to reschedule cannabis to Schedule III under the federal Controlled Substances Act in the interest of public health and safety.
Giannoulias Awards Inaugural Illinois John Lewis Youth Leadership Award
In partnership with the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), Illinois Secretary Alexi Giannoulias presented the first-ever Illinois John Lewis Youth Leadership Award to 23-year-old Dasha Pates in a ceremony earlier this month.
THE BOSS NETWORK ANNOUNCES THE THIRD YEAR OF ITS “BOSS IMPACT FUND” AND THE LAUNCH OF “PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS” ITS EXCITING NEW PARTNERSHIP
The BOSS Network, an online community of professional and entrepreneurial women who support each other through digital content, programs and event-based networking, is excited to announce two exciting initiatives that will take place during its yearlong celebration highlighting its 15th anniversary milestone year. The BOSS Network and Sage (via the Sage Foundation)—the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs),—announce the return of the BOSS Impact Fund and its three-year, $1.5 million commitment to support the Fund with the “Invest in Progress” grant investing in Black women led businesses. In addition, The BOSS Network will partner with both Sage and Swoop, a global fintech company specializing in funding solutions for businesses, on the launch of “Pathways to Success”–a new training and mentorship program designed to support Black women entrepreneurs in Atlanta.
ENDORSEMENTS POUR IN FOR COOK COUNTY BOARD OF REVIEW COMMISSIONER LARRY ROGERS JR IN BID FOR RE-ELECTION
Larry Rogers Jr- Cook County Board of Review Commissioner (3rd District) – is expressing his gratitude and appreciation for the scores of endorsements that he has recently received in his bid to be re-elected to a sixth term as the Cook County Board of Review Commissioner representing the 3rd District.
Two Southside Agencies Provide Lifesaving Services for Vulnerable Homeless Population Throughout Chicago’s Bitter Cold Weather Emergency.
Matthew House Chicago and Featherfist, two prominent Southside agencies are among the city of Chicago's oldest Black-owned organizations serving individuals who are experiencing homelessness, announce extended operation hours in response to severe weather conditions. Each agency has been providing additional emergency services since January 12, and both agencies are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals experiencing homelessness during these challenging periods.
