Lupus Foundation of America Launches Mobile App for Lupus Self-Management Program
The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) announces the launch of a mobile app for its Strategies to Embrace Living with Lupus Fearlessly (SELF) program. The SELF program is designed to help people living with lupus better manage symptoms, stress, medications and working with their health care team. The SELF mobile app makes the program's key features, including symptom and medication trackers, a journal, and a library of skill-building activities, even more accessible and easy to use on the go.
Illinois Secure Choice Helps Address Retirement Savings Crisis as Key Deadline for Small Businesses Approaches
Nearly 129,000 Illinois workers already are saving for retirement courtesy of the Illinois Secure Choice program, and now a key deadline is approaching for small employers to help even more employees do the same.
Trailblazing Entrepreneur Lorri Dotson Invests in Dream Exchange, the First Minority-Owned and Governed Stock Exchange
Dream Exchange is pleased to announce Lorri S. Dotson, a visionary leader and trailblazing entrepreneur who has decided to join a growing group of esteemed investors in the first minority-owned and governed stock exchange. Dotson's journey began in Chicago, Illinois, where she grew up witnessing her parents' entrepreneurial spirit and resilience. Her parents' entrepreneurial legacy greatly influenced her path, as they owned multiple businesses, including one of the first black-owned oil and gas service stations in the 1970s.
Toyota Returns with Follow-up to its ‘Need a Nudge’ Program
After honoring an inspiring group of deserving, noteworthy local grassroots organizations from across the U.S. last year with $10,000 grants in the first-ever Toyota “Need a Nudge” program, the carmaker returns for 2023 with an enticing follow-up campaign conceived to benefit America’s 106 Historically Black Colleges and Universities, intent upon complementing the total $300,000 in micro-grants recipients were awarded in 2022.
NYC designer Renee Cafaro presents plus size couture runway show at London Fashion Week
This season at London Fashion Week, Renee Cafaro Atelier opened the day of shows for Oxford Fashion Studio's Emerge show. Cafaro debuted her Spring/Summer 2024 collection, The Love Parade, named after a legendary music festival. It is a whimsical display of heart patterns, bright colors, and fun textures. Renee Cafaro is a designer from New York who creates luxurious and unique couture exclusively for plus sizes, and draws inspiration from many eras.
Promising Students Benefit From Commitment to Developing Diverse Talent
National Black MBA Association Graduate Student Case Competition continues with Stellantis as exclusive sponsor. Event provides for skilled, high-potential MBA candidates from nation's leading business schools to compete for $50,000 in scholarships Competition conducted annually at National Black MBA Association's conference and exposition
Chicago’s Cultural Treasures continues to support BIPOC arts and cultural organizations
A four-year initiative for Chicago’s BIPOC-led and focused arts and cultural organizations has been supporting 40 organizations since 2020. The goal of Chicago’s Cultural Treasures is to provide financial support to sustain these arts and cultural organizations so they can be around well into the future.
Girls Like Me Project, Inc. 12th Annual Chicago Day of the Girl Brings Over 250 Girls to Celebrate the Empowerment of Sisterhood at South Shore Cultural Center
Girls Like Me Project, Inc. is excited to celebrate their 12th Annual Chicago Day of the Girl on October 11th from 10 AM until 2 PM at the historic South Shore Cultural Center. The “I Am Destined” theme event will bring together over 250 girls to celebrate sisterhood on the International Day of the Girl.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. Announces Newest Class of Honorary Members
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, one of the country's largest women's service organizations, is delighted to announce the induction of 12 distinguished women as Honorary Members into its Alpha Omega Chapter. These accomplished women have demonstrated outstanding commitment to civic engagement and the advancement of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.'s principles, Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood.
Comcast awards Chicago Public Library Foundation grant money
Comcast recently awarded the Chicago Public Library Foundation $250,000 to support Digital Navigators at 26 Chicago Public Libraries. Comcast also donated 1,000 laptops to 10 Chicago nonprofit organizations.
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT UP 19 PERCENT FROM 2022 THROUGH ONE SUMMER CHICAGO
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced that over 24,000 young people were employed through the One Summer Chicago (OSC) program during the summer of 2023, representing a 19% increase from the previous year. The OSC program is a partnership between the Mayor’s Office, the Department of Family and Support Services, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Park District, Chicago Housing Authority, Chicago Transit Authority, City Colleges of Chicago, community-based organizations, corporate partners, and local companies to offer employment and internship opportunities to young people ages 14 to 24.
Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club increases father’s involvement in schools
What began as Joseph Williams reading to his daughter’s class at her school, became a movement to get fathers involved in their children’s lives. Williams started Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club in 2017. It was an outlet for him. He began helping out at the school doing lunchroom duty and hallway monitoring. He built a respect level with the children at the school. He wanted to tap into his children’s lives through volunteering.
Grubhub Marks Hunger Action Month with New Chicago Initiatives and Expands Existing Programs
At the start of this year, Grubhub outlined three areas of focus for its philanthropic giving model, including an emphasis on helping to close the hunger gap. During Hunger Action Month this September, we are making an impact with new partnerships and efforts in Chicago, New York and in other key cities.
ILBCF awards Brain Trust on Health grants to medical professionals
The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation recently awarded five Black medical professionals a $5,000 grant, with the goal of improving health outcomes for Black people in Illinois.
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR GOLDEN APPLE’S SCHOLARS TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM
Golden Apple, a non-profit committed to preparing, supporting and mentoring aspiring teachers, is now accepting applications for its Scholars program. Golden Apple seeks to provide a pathway for aspiring educators to enter the profession through this program to build the teacher pipeline that will fill crucial open teaching positions across the state.
JUST US BRIDGE LAUNCHES FREE ONLINE LEGAL TRAINING, EMPOWERING CHICAGO RESIDENTS
Just Us Bridge, in partnership with the State of Illinois R3 program, is excited to announce the launch of its groundbreaking free online legal training initiative. This initiative is designed to empower Chicago area residents facing civil lawsuits by providing them with accessible, high-quality legal education at no cost. In a commitment to address the growing need for affordable legal resources, Just Us Bridge is proud to offer this comprehensive program entirely funded by the State of Illinois R3 program. The program aims to put power back into the hands of marginalized communities by equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate legal challenges effectively. Hundreds of Chicagoans have already enrolled in Just Us Bridge's online legal courses, gaining valuable insights into areas such as eviction, debt collection, wage garnishment, and more. By making this program available to all Chicago residents, Just Us Bridge seeks to bridge the gap in access to legal education and representation for those who cannot afford legal services.
THE CHICAGO HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (CHIARTS) STARTS THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR
Chicago's first and only pre-professional public arts high school, The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts), located at 2714 W Augusta Blvd., welcomes a new school year with major leadership announcement, admissions applications for prospective students, and “Backstage Pass” immersive open house experiences. ChiArts celebrates the start of a new school year with a diverse and energetic team of leaders heading up the academic, arts, and administrative staff. This summer, the school’s new Principal, Pavielle Driver, joined the team, along with Artistic Director Tina Boyer Brown being promoted to Executive Director and Dance Department Head Greer Reed stepping into the Artistic Director role. Also recently appointed: Assistant Principal Kanika Glover, Dean of Students Hedgar Giron, and ChiArts veteran educator Tracey Franklin promoted to Dance Department Head.
The Auditorium Theatre Proudly Presents Deeply Rooted Dance Theater One Night Only
The Auditorium Theatre (Chicago’s landmark stage at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive) proudly presents Deeply Rooted Dance Theater—a Chicago-based contemporary dance company rooted in traditions of American and African-American dance—in a one-night-only performance Friday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the theatre’s Made In Chicago Dance Series. Tickets are $25–85 and are available at auditoriumtheatre.org.
CHIEF LARRY SNELLING CONFIRMED BY CITY COUNCIL AS CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT SUPERINTENDENT
Chief of the Bureau of Counterterrorism Larry Snelling was confirmed as the Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department by a unanimous vote from the Chicago City Council.
