The Magic Of Alvin Ailey Comes To The Auditorium Theater
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Company has been bringing its magic to audiences since 1958.
Wards365 Announces Summer50 Fest on Saturday, May 18 at United Center City-Wide Resource Festival focused on Summer Activities for Youth and Families
Today, Wards365 announced plans for Summer50 Fest, a city-wide resource festival aimed at connecting youth and families to productive, safe and fun programming and career opportunities with city agencies and civic organizations across Chicago.
The Athlete's Foot Proudly Announces Flau'jae Johnson as 2024 Brand Ambassador in Landmark NIL Partnership
The Athlete's Foot (TAF), renowned for its dynamic blend of athletic-inspired lifestyle and streetwear, proudly announces a significant Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) partnership with Flau'jae Johnson, an accomplished rapper and standout college basketball player for the LSU Tigers. This partnership inaugurates Flau'jae as TAF's 2024 Brand Ambassador, marking a significant milestone in TAF's athlete-brand collaborations.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHARGES WOMAN FOR STEALING NEARLY $250,000 THROUGH STATE TREASURER FRERICHS’ UNCLAIMED PROPERTY PROGRAM
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today charged a suburban Cook County woman who allegedly stole nearly $250,000 in unclaimed property from four victims by filing fraudulent claims with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Unclaimed Property Division. The charges also allege the defendant took out a $20,275 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan in the name of one of her victims.
Black American Contractors Excluded from Federal Contracts with GSA are Sounding the Alarm
On September 20, 2021, three years ago, President Biden signed Executive Order 13985 to Advance Racial Equity Through Federal Contracting for historically, disadvantaged small businesses. And to date, there is no data that evidence the President’s appointed Administrators and Secretaries are strictly complying to remove systemic, racial procurement barriers.
Customers urged to stay connected if they are behind on bills Residential heating bills were $75 lower this winter
Peoples Gas is urging customers who are behind on their energy bills to reach out as soon as possible to avoid disconnection. The state’s winter residential disconnection moratorium expired at the start of April.
UNCF – THE UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND – ANNOUNCES QUARLES’ STEVEN HUNTER TO CHAIR 2024 “A MIND IS…” (AMI) GALA CHICAGO
Steven Hunter, Chicago Office Litigation and Dispute Resolution Chairman at Quarles & Brady LLP and co-chair of the firm’s diversity, equity, and inclusion committee, is chairing the UNCF Chicago 2024 “A Mind Is…” Gala. Quarles is the Presenting Sponsor. The gala will be held on June 15, 2024, 7:00 p.m., at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
MAYOR JOHNSON ANNOUNCES PROPOSED CITY ASSISTANCE FOR FOUR LOOP ADAPTIVE RE-USE PROJECTS
Four adaptive re-use projects within the Loop’s historic financial district will be formally proposed for development assistance this Spring as part of the City of Chicago’s ongoing commitment to mixed-use, mixed-income vitality downtown, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced.
HEALTH GROUPS FILE SECOND LAWSUIT AGAINST THE US FDA
The African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC), Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), and the National Medical Association (NMA), represented by Christopher Leung of Leung Law PLLC, have filed a second lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the agency’s inaction on issuing a final rule banning menthol cigarettes. This lawsuit comes more than seven months after the FDA’s initial date for finalizing the new rule and follows the FDA’s 15-year delay in equitable policymaking.
30-Year Media Veteran Michele Ghee Joins Athlete Fan Owned media company PlayersTV
PlayersTV, the first ever athlete owned media network and content provider dedicated to lifestyle and culture, proudly announces the appointment of Michele Ghee, CEO of Expectant Media, as its first Chairwoman of the Board. With an esteemed career spanning three decades in media and entertainment, Ghee's extensive expertise will drive innovation and growth for PlayersTV. Furthermore, PlayersTV is extremely excited to welcome WNBA stars Alysha Clark and Chiney Ogwumike as investor owners, reinforcing the network's commitment to diversity and excellence.
Rising TV Star Dara Reneé, 'Shark Tank' Investor Daymond John, Hollywood Veteran Lance Gross and Olympian Sanya Richards-Ross Among the Celebrities Participating in Disney Dreamers Academy
TV stars Daymond John, Dara Reneé, Lance Gross and Sanya Richards-Ross are among the celebrities who lent their support to the 100 students who took part in the 17th annual Disney Dreamers Academy (April 3-7) at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
COACH ANNOUNCES JAYSON TATUM AS NEW AMBASSADOR
Coach announces American professional basketball player Jayson Tatum as an ambassador for the house with a campaign launching today featuring Spring 2024 watches and sunwear. Rooted in Coach's Courage to Be Real mission of inspiring others through exploring all sides of yourself with confidence, the partnership marks a new chapter in the house's vision of Expressive Luxury and purpose-driven storytelling that champions fashion as a platform for courageous self-expression.
Walk Your Way to Better Health
(Family Features) A walk is not just good for your body, it's also good for your soul. Physical activity, like walking, is one of the best ways to reduce stress and boost your mood. However, reports show walking rates are declining steadily in the United States.
RICE Announces Strategic Leadership Additions, Cementing Its Role as the Nation's Largest Entrepreneurial Hub
The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE), the largest center in the world dedicated to growing, scaling, and developing Black entrepreneurs proudly announces the strategic enhancement of its leadership team with two distinguished professionals, Shawn M. Graham, CPA, as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer along with Monica Delores Hooks, MBA, EDP, as Chief Experience Officer. Their collective expertise and proven track records are poised to propel RICE and its mission of fostering entrepreneurial excellence further
SOUR PATCH KIDS® Brand Seeks HBCU Students Who Inspire Transformative Change to Apply for its Fourth Annual Mischief for Change Scholarship
It's time for students to use their mischievous spirit for good! The Mischief for Change scholarship is now live for the 2024-2025 academic year. Funded by the SOUR PATCH KIDS Brand in partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), current or prospective students at Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs) can apply for one of 10 Mischief for Change scholarships.
