U.S. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT’S OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS RELEASES NEW CIVIL RIGHTS DATA ON STUDENTS’ ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES DURING THE PANDEMIC
The U.S. Department of Education’s (Department) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today released new civil rights data from the 2020–21 school year, offering critical insight regarding civil rights indicators during that coronavirus pandemic year. OCR also released seven data reports and snapshots, including A First Look: Students’ Access to Educational Opportunities in the Nation’s Public Schools, which provides an overview of these data and information.
ComEd Apprenticeship Program Changes Participants’ Lives
LaKoya Hampton was introduced to Chicago Women in Trades during a visit to a resource center near her house, after she moved back to Chicago from Texas in 2022. Chicago Women in Trades partnered with ComEd for the CONSTRUCT program.
Veterans and their families asked to share stories and memories
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is encouraging Veterans in Illinois to share their stories, mementos and photos for the Illinois Veterans History Project.
The DuSable Museum Women’s Board presents “The Glitz 2023: Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence”
The DuSable Museum Women’s Board will host their 30th Annual Holiday Glitz on December 3rd, 2023 at the Tinley Park Convention Center Ballroom, located at 18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL 60477. The theme of this year’s gala is “Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence". Enjoy an elegant evening of amazing food and live music entertainment, featuring Chris Christmas Band and V103’s DJ Maurice “ICE” Culpepper.
HABILITATIVE SYSTEMS, INC., TO HOST THIRD ANNUAL RACE AND HEALTH EQUITY AWARDS, DEC. 7th
Led by President and CEO Donald J. Dew, Habilitative Systems, Inc. (HSI), now celebrating its 45th year, will host the Third Annual Race and Health Equity Awards Celebration, Dec. 7th, at the South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 South Shore Dr., Chicago.
Visitors invited to see Christmas trees from around the world brighten office of County Treasurer Pappas for 20th year
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas invites visitors to see nearly 100 Christmas trees and other displays that celebrate cultural diversity this holiday season.
Thanksgiving 2023 Reflections - Planting Gratitude and Harvesting a Bounty
“Thank God for what we have left." - Rev. Martin Luther King, Sr. For many people, the Thanksgiving season is a time for expressing gratitude to God for our many blessings. I have been spending time this season reflecting on how grateful I am to have been raised by my parents, Rev. A.D. King and Dr. Naomi King. My father’s legacy lives on in his powerful sermons, and writings, and in the work and lives of his children.
Property Values for Worth Township Released
Cook County – Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi released the initial assessments of residential and commercial properties in Worth Township. “I strongly encourage property owners to review their reassessment notice to ensure their property characteristics and market value reflect their home,” said Assessor Fritz Kaegi. “It is important to understand that assessments in Cook County reflect market value over the last three years. My office will be hosting a virtual workshop to assist property owners and explain reassessments in their community.”
HUGE DAY FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF RICH TOWNSHIP
Rich Township Supervisor Calvin Jordan is expressing his gratitude, joy, and excitement after receiving the Township of Illinois Organization’s (TOI) “2023 Township Supervisor of the year Award.” The Award was presented to Supervisor Jordan November 14th, during the 116th TOI Educational Conference of all Townships in Illinois. During this same event, Supervisor Jordan was given the “The 2023 Elected Official Award” by the prestigious organization.
We Will Never Forget
On November 18, 1978, an inexplicable act of evil occurred in the remote Jungles of Guyana, South America resulting in the deaths of 913 people including over 300 children, 40 of them infants.
will.i.am Honored with the 2023 James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award by The Tech Interactive Sixth Annual Tech for Global Good Celebration to Recognize Innovative Organizations Advancing Health E
The Tech Interactive honored global music artist, tech entrepreneur, and philanthropist will.i.am with the 2023 James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award, presented by Applied Materials, Inc., at its sixth annual Tech for Global Good celebration on Saturday, Nov. 4. That night, The Tech Interactive's newest class of Tech for Global Good laureates – innovative organizations that use technology to significantly advance health equity and improve lives – were also honored and celebrated.
Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Fermilab’s New Superconducting Quantum Materials and System Centers Garage
Governor Pritzker joined international dignitaries and ambassadors, leaders at the Department of Energy and local universities, and other elected officials to celebrate the opening of Fermilab’s new Superconducting Quantum Materials and System Centers (SQMSC) Garage. The SQMSC Garage is one of the five Department of Energy National Quantum Information Science Research Centers, and one of the largest quantum research labs in the world.
CAROL'S DAUGHTER EXPANDS 'LOVE DELIVERED' DOULA GRANTS IN NEW ORLEANS
Building on their 3-year commitment to improve Black Maternal Health outcomes, Carol's Daughter is expanding the Love Delivered initiative's aims by funding additional doula support for families in need. In partnership with the Mama Glow Foundation, Carol's Daughter provides doula service grants for families living in New York City, Miami, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Washington DC., and now New Orleans. Starting today, pregnant, and recently postpartum Black mothers and birthing people can apply for a grant to be matched with a Mama Glow trained doula.
ILLINOIS NETWORK OF CHARTER SCHOOLS HONORS THREE OUTSTANDING CHICAGO EDUCATORS WITH $10,000 AND STATEWIDE AWARD RECOGNITION
The Illinois Network of Charter Schools (INCS) is honoring three Chicago educators with Charter Excellence Awards for Illinois Principal of the Year, Elementary School Teacher of the Year, and High School Teacher of the Year. Each honoree will receive $10,000 and be surprised with their award at a school assembly in front of their students, families, and peers. Since 2011, INCS has recognized exceptional principals, teachers, students, and advocates statewide with the Charter Excellence Awards. These awards honor and recognize outstanding achievement and the exceptional contributions the honoree has made to their schools, communities, and students. This year, we received 92 nominations from charter schools across the state.
Music Icon Chaka Khan Launches First Fragrance
HSN®, a leader in livestream shopping and video storytelling, today announced the highly anticipated launch of Chaka Khan's debut fragrance, Chaka by Chaka Khan. As the latest woman to be inducted into the coveted Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Chaka Khan is a 10-time Grammy Award–winning global superstar that has served as an inspiration for generations of singers, songwriters, recording artists, storytellers and musicians. The fragrance will debut on HSN.com via an exclusive, worldwide launch.
Chicago Public Schools Engages with Parents and Community Stakeholders
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez has been in the role since September 2021. Martinez said things with CPS are feeling very strong and the school year started off very smoothly. The district ended the last school year very positively. While, the district continues to see significant need, with homeless students or more students with Individualized Education Program (IEP)s, the morale is very strong.
Banking on Brilliance: George Acheampong Sets the Standard for Financial Thought Leadership
George Acheampong, an influential figure in personal finance, wealth building, and entrepreneurship, is leaving an indelible mark on the financial industry. As the Founder and Managing Partner of Capitalwize, LLC, a Financial Planning and Investment Management Firm, and the visionary behind Melanin Money Capital, a Venture Capital Firm focused on early-stage Black-owned Start-ups, Acheampong is at the forefront of financial empowerment.
THE CHICAGO SCOTS HOST 178TH ANNUAL SAINT ANDREW’S DAY GALA
Save the date! The Chicago Scots, the first and oldest non-profit organization in Illinois, is throwing a grand Scottish party, the longest-running black-tie event in Chicago, the 178th Annual Saint Andrew’s Day Gala, AKA “TheFeast of the Haggis”, on Saturday, December 2 beginning at 6 PM. This wonderfully elegant evening will be hosted in a new location, the Grand Banking Hall, inside the historic Wintrust Building, one of the most architecturally significant and iconic buildings in the Midwest. Throughout this spectacular night of fun and tradition, attendees who are Scottish by birth, by heritage or simply by inclination will enjoy the best of Scotland – bagpipes, highland dancing, tartans, toasts, awards, whisky tastings, cocktail reception, & formal banquet featuring, of course, haggis. In the spirit of Scottish poet Robert Burns’ “Auld Lang Syne,” the event will “lift a cup o’ kindness,” as all proceeds will benefit the organization’s principal charity, Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care in North Riverside.
Writer’s crime thriller novel focuses on the perspective of Black women
Tracy Clark evolved from being an avid reader of crime novels and mystery books to writing her own crime thrillers. The author of the Cass Raines Chicago Mystery Series and Detective Harriet Foster series wanted to write characters that looked like her.
