ALWAYS DISCREET PARTNERS WITH TARAJI P. HENSON TO TACKLE A COMMON BUT OFTEN-UNADDRESSED PERIMENOPAUSE SYMPTOM - BLADDER LEAKS
A survey conducted by Always Discreet found that 54% of women who experience bladder leaks say they didn't know what was happening to their body when their bladder leaks first began. 1
DIONNE WARWICK, CHLÖE, FRANKIE BEVERLY, AND DONALD LAWRENCE STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT FOR THE 2024 “URBAN ONE HONORS”
Urban One revealed the honorees for “URBAN ONE HONORS,” set to tape on Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, GA. This year’s two-hour telecast theme is “Best in Black” and premieres during Black History Month on Sunday, Feb. 25, on TV One and simulcast on CLEO TV.
Zakat Foundation of America Serves Others in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Week
Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Kings’ commitment to service and assisting others, Zakat Foundation of America is launching its 10th annual service week. While Zakat Foundation is known for its international humanitarian work in over 40 countries, it also commits to serving its neighbors throughout the United States.
Robbins Mayor Named Mayor Of The Year by South Suburban Organization
Darren Bryant, President of the Village of Robbins, has been named 2023 Mayor of the Year by From the Roof Down Organization. Bryant accepted the award during the community organization’s 2023 Community Service Award Gala in December.
Violence Prevention Strategies Highlighted In New Book
Tio Hardiman has been doing violence prevention work for about 20 years. First, interacting with street-involved individuals at the grassroots level, then with Ceasefire and now with Violence Interrupters. Hardiman has written a book that looks at violence prevention strategies called “Interrupting Gun Violence: The Public Health Approach.”
Book Highlights Ways People Can BECOME Changemakers
BECOME was founded in 2013 by Dr. Dominica McBride to foster social change and community engagement. Now, McBride has taken lessons from evaluation work with other organizations and put them in a book to inspire women of color who want to become changemakers in their communities and beyond.
Senate Majority Leader Lightford Talks To The Citizen About Her Plans and Accomplishments Since Taking Office
Senator Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford talks to the Citizen about her plans in the Legislation for 2024 and about the sponsored legislation that passed the House and is now law. Lightford took office In 1998 becoming the youngest to be elected to the Illinois senatorial office.
Justin Austin Talks ‘Champion’
The story of welterweight boxer Emile Griffith, in the form of an opera written by composer Terence Blanchard, is coming to the Lyric Opera of Chicago on Saturday, Jan. 27th. Justin Austin portrays young Emile in the Lyric performance of “Champion.” Both of his parents are opera singers and he was exposed to the theatre at a very young age. Being around Black opera singers at a young age helped him realize that was something he wanted to do. He started singing at the age of 3 and professionally at age 4, performing the boy Soprano part of Scipio in “Porgy and Bess.”
Davis Highlights Health Care Workforce Legislation
U.S. Congressman Danny Davis (D-IL) visited Superior Ambulance Service to discuss H.R. 4783, the Pathways to Careers Act, and legislation to modernize health profession training programs. Davis also received an award from the American Ambulance Association for his efforts to strengthen and improve the emergency medical services (EMS) workforce.
OVER 700 TO GATHER FOR COOK COUNTY’S LARGEST DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION LUNCHEON
Pastor Andrew Singleton-Senior Pastor of the Victory Apostolic Church- along with the Victory Community Coalition- will be joined by over 700 elected officials, clergy leaders, business leaders and residents in honoring ten African American giants as part of the 4TH Dr. Martin Luther King Birthday Luncheon and Awards Celebration.
If you had a baby or adopted this year, don’t forget to open a Bright Start or Bright Directions college savings account and claim your $50 seed deposit from the Illinois First Steps program, State Tr
If you had a baby or adopted this year, don’t forget to open a Bright Start or Bright Directions college savings account and claim your $50 seed deposit from the Illinois First Steps program, State Treasurer Michael Frerichs reminded new parents.
HABILITATIVE SYSTEMS, INC. AWARDED CONTRACT TO PROVIDE CRITICAL CRISIS COUNSELING SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF SUMMER FLOODS
Habilitative Systems Inc. (HSI) has been granted $888,135 by Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Division of Mental Health (DMH) to help vulnerable populations in Berwyn, Cicero, Stickney, and the Austin community recover from the historic floods that devastated communities this past summer.
New Year, New Laws: Giannoulias Initiated Laws Take Effect
Several new laws initiated by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias have taken effect. The initiatives were passed in 2023 by the Illinois General Assembly before being signed into law.
The Equality of Opportunity vs. Outcomes Argument Doesn’t Add Up
The debate surrounding Equality of Opportunity vs. Equality of Outcomes has intensified, with affirmative action programs often at the center, labeled as "reverse discrimination." The year 2023, of a surety, was a monumental one as the decision on this hotly debated issue made headlines, but what does it look like for 2024, and for the future of our country? It is critically important that we consider what comes next, and act.
HelloFresh Teams Up With Keke Palmer to Promote the Delicious Possibilities of Healthy Eating
HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal kit company, announced a new partnership with award winning actress, musical artist and producer Keke Palmer. The new campaign spotlights the delicious possibilities created when cooking with HelloFresh, especially as consumers embrace healthier habits in the New Year.
THE DRIEHAUS MUSEUM’S CONTEMPORARY EXHIBITION SERIES A TALE OF TODAY CONTINUES WITH SIF ITONA WESTERBERG: TWIN FLAME, DOUBLE RUIN FEBRUARY 15–APRIL 14, 2024
This spring, the Driehaus Museum is proud to present the first solo US museum exhibition of Copenhagen-based artist Sif Itona Westerberg, featuring recent bronze and concrete sculptures that draw from popular mythological narratives in dialogue with the museum’s richly-ornamented 1883 Nickerson Mansion. Curated by Stephanie Cristello, Sif Itona Westerberg: Twin Flame, Double Ruin is presented as part of the Driehaus Museum’s contemporary art series, A Tale of Today, in which emerging artists build upon the immersive experience and cultural history of the Gilded Age building to expand our understanding of the world through the art, architecture, design. Sif Itona Westerberg: Twin Flame, Double Ruin is on view at the Driehaus Museum, 40 E. Erie, from February 15 to April 14, 2024.
BBB Business Tip: Apply These 5 Uncommon Techniques to Grow Your Small Business
As a small business owner, you know that you should be constantly growing to be successful in the long term. To do so, you need to hire the right people, market your brand, and find new customers. Despite knowing the right steps to take, however, small business growth can be challenging, requiring you to make strategic decisions about how you spend your time and money. While you likely already have a rough outline for achieving business growth, there are a few useful techniques you may not have heard of, that can help you achieve success for your small business.
The Auditorium Theatre Proudly Presents Complexions: Contemporary Ballet
The Auditorium Theatre (Chicago’s landmark stage at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive) proudly presents Complexions: Contemporary Ballet, the New York City-based contemporary dance company with a singular approach to reinventing dance. The one-night-only performance, titled Star Dust: From Bach to Bowie, features the Chicago premiere of Star Dust, the company’s electrifying, act-long tribute to rock icon David Bowie. The performance is Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 7:30 PM at the Auditorium Theatre. Tickets start at $30 and are available at auditoriumtheatre.com.
Anthony Anderson To Host 75th Emmy Awards
FOX and the Television Academy announced jointly today that Anthony Anderson will host the 75th Emmy Awards.
