Fear to Freedom: United for Women's Safety Event Is Happening In Dolton October 14th
Dr. Jennifer Matthews, in collaboration with a distinguished lineup of speakers and partners, is proud to present the Fear to Freedom: United for Women's Safety Event. This highly anticipated event aims to shed light on the pressing issues affecting women today, such as workplace discrimination, cyberbullying, sex trafficking, and carjacking. The event will take place on October 14th, 2023, at the Lester Long Field House in Dolton, located at 14700 Evers Ave.
NAREB LAUNCHES 60-CITY BUILDING BLACK WEALTH TOUR WITH 10/7 EVENT IN HOUSTON TO BRING CRITICAL INFORMATION TO COMMUNITIES
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) holds its initial Building Black Wealth Tour event in Houston on Saturday, October 7, kicking off activities in more than 60 cities nationwide. The events, which include festive activities for youths, will empower Black communities with steps towards homeownership, property investment, starting a business, and other wealth-building opportunities.
Rep. Kelly, Senator Durbin Introduce Bicameral Promoting Access to Broadband Act
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced the Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 in the House of Representatives and the Senate. The legislation will make grants available to states to inform Medicaid enrollees, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants, and low-income residents of their potential eligibility for the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Lifeline program and Affordable Connectivity Programs (ACP).
Chicago Department of Public Health gives update about respiratory diseases
Chicago Department of Public Health is monitoring three respiratory diseases this Fall: COVID-19, RSV and Influenza. On Monday, Sept. 25th, the Chicago Department of Public Health gave an update on those diseases and where to get vaccinated.
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.
