Gen Z, Millennials, and Affluent Travelers Set the Pace for 2025 Summer Vacations
Confidence in taking an annual vacation has reached a record high, as noted in Allianz Partners USA's annual Vacation Confidence Index*. However, the data also reveals striking differences in travel attitudes and behaviors across demographic groups. The annual study, sheds light on how age, income, gender, and family dynamics are shaping Americans' vacation plans in 2025.
Lupus Foundation of America Awards Summer Fellowship Grants to 7 Young Scientists Advancing Lupus Research
The Lupus Foundation of America is proud to announce the seven recipients of the 2025 Gina M. Finzi Memorial Student Summer Fellowship Program (Finzi). This program supports undergraduate, graduate, and medical students conducting lupus-focused research under the guidance of experienced mentors at academic institutions in the US, Canada or Mexico. Its purpose is to inspire medical and graduate students to pursue lupus research, helping to build the future pipeline of experts across North America. This year's Finzi Fellows will spend the summer investigating unanswered questions in lupus including: How skin lesions heal – uncovering the biological steps the body takes to resolve lupus-related skin damage.
WNBA All-Star and Champion Diamond DeShields Joins Others as the Rare Disease Diversity Coalition Marks 5 Years of Bold Action and Advocacy
The Rare Disease Diversity Coalition (RDDC) is proud to commemorate its 5th anniversary—marking five years of bold, community-driven work to transform how rare diseases are diagnosed, treated, and understood for historically underserved populations.
BACARDÍ® Rum Brought The Spirit of Puerto Rico to New York City with La Placita de BACARDÍ
BACARDÍ® rum brought a taste of Puerto Rican culture to the heart of New York City with La Placita de BACARDÍ – an immersive celebration inspired by San Juan's legendary La Placita de Santurce. As Puerto Rico and Latin Caribbean culture continues to inspire pop culture globally, BACARDÍ is proud to shine a light on the island, where its rum is crafted at the world's largest premium rum distillery, CASA BACARDÍ, in Cataño. La Placita de BACARDÍ highlighted Puerto Rico's vibrant music, food, and fashion.
A Night for Linda Martell: Nashville Event Honors a Country Music Pioneer
On the evening of June 4, Sun Records and the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) came together to celebrate the music and legacy of Linda Martell—on her 84th birthday and in honor of Black Music Month and the 55th anniversary of her groundbreaking album Color Me Country.
Kwanza Jones Introduces Inaugural Innovator Award Honoring Teyana Taylor at Historic Apollo Spring Benefit
At a landmark moment in The Apollo Theater's nearly century-long history, Kwanza Jones, nine-time Billboard-charting music artist, impact investor, and philanthropist, took the stage at the 2025 Apollo Spring Benefit to introduce the first-ever Innovator Award and its honoree, fellow multi-hyphenate Teyana Taylor.
When In Doubt, Hang Up!
Getting older makes you a target for scammers. Older adults are increasingly targeted by scammers who prey on trust, loneliness, or unfamiliarity with digital technology. Each year, seniors lose billions to fraud. Being informed and cautious is the first line of defense. Hopefully, the description and prevention of these seven common scams will help you or some that you share this article with, to prevent being scammed.
McDonald’s Operator And Son Benefit From Education Program
Vincent Hale was working at McDonald’s as a crew member as an adult with a family and he decided to go back to school. He was looking for any way to offset the expense of going to school. Quentin Hale started out at McDonald’s as a crew member as a teenager. He wanted to attend college, but didn’t want his parents to carry the financial burden.
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The Chicago Jazz Philharmonic is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an event, which will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25th, at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts located at 915 E. 60th St.
Free Maternal Health And Wellness Classes Available At Ingalls
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, located at One Ingalls Drive W346, in Harvey, Ill., has free programs centered around maternal and infant health and wellness.
STARR International Is Hosting Global Cultural Exchange Event
STARR Community Services International is welcoming 25 students from the National University of Singapore for a global connection event from 12 noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 12th, at Foster Park, located at 1440 W. 84th St. The event is free and open to the public.
Illinois Enacts First-In-The-Nation Law to Expand Access to Alzheimer’s Treatments
Last week, Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 126, making Illinois the first state in the nation to require insurance coverage of Alzheimer’s treatments to slow the progression of the disease. The new law, sponsored by State Senator Laura Murphy and State Representative Mary Gill, received unanimous bipartisan votes in both the House and Senate, and was the first bill to be signed by Governor Pritzker this year.
If The Millions Marching Would Only Vote
As we look at the cornerstones of our democracy and the extent to which the separation of powers under the Constitution have been held captive by the holder of the Executive Office of the Presidency, we see an outpouring of protest throughout America. Last week, over 5 million people in more than 2000 protest demonstrations, took to the streets against the policies of this President. But that is not enough. Question: How many of those 5 million are voters? Why? Because it will take voters to stop the assault on democracy.
FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN TO BE SWORN IN AND EXPECTED TO SERVE A FULL TERM AS PRESIDENT OF THE TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS OF COOK COUNTY (TOCC)
Calvin Jordan- Supervisor of Rich Township- will be joined by a predominate number of Cook County Democratic Party Officials, residents and fellow Township Supervisors as he will be the first African American to be selected amongst his peers to serve a full term as President of the Township Officials of Cook County organization. (TOCC)
World Conference of Mayors Endorses 14th Annual Month of Non-Violence, Families, and Understanding Impact of Artificial Intelligence
On May 30, 2025, the World Conference of Mayors (WCM) voted to endorse the “14th Annual Month of Non-Violence, Families, and Understanding the Impact of Artificial Intelligence.” (Resolution Attached) This year’s annual event scheduled for October 2025, is sponsored by Black Women for Positive Change, (BWPC) and the Positive Change Foundation. The new partnership will focus on strategies to decrease violence globally and in the USA due to domestic violence, gun use, civil unrest and to produce positive change through educating people about the impact of Artificial Intelligence.
JUNETEENTH DANCERS, SINGERS, AND PERFORMERS TO TAKE OVER THE FIRST FLOOR OF COOK COUNTY GOVERNMENT BUILDING AT 118 N. CLARK AS JUNETEENTH RESOLUTION IS RECOGNIZED
Dr. Kisha McCaskill- Cook County Commissioner of the 5th District- will be joined by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, and the vast majority of the Cook County Board of Commissioner in announcing a resolution honoring the commemoration of Juneteenth amid growing cuts in DEI policies and programs from the current administration in Washington D.C..
WOODLAWN ADVISORY COUNCIL ANNOUNCES $3 MILLION IN GRANTS TO 42 LOCAL NON-PROFITS SUPPORTING EQUITY AND GROWTH IN CHICAGO’S WOODLAWN COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS
The Woodlawn Advisory Council is proud to announce the successful completion of the application and review process for the Woodlawn Advisory Council Community Investment Grant. After an extensive and structured grant process, 42 not-for-profit organizations serving Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood and surrounding communities have been selected to receive funding, totaling nearly $3 million in awarded grants. More than 50 community-based organizations that met eligibility requirements, including proof of 501(c)(3) status, operational longevity, public transparency, and minority-led governance—were invited to apply.
1st Annual North Lawndale Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade
Rev. Marvin G. Hunter, Pastor of the Grace Memorial Baptist Church, is holding the first annual North Lawndale Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade 9 a.m., Thursday, June 19th, from his church to the cornerstone installation ceremony of the historic Grace Manor 100 percent affordable complex at 3401 W. Ogden Avenue.
A Unified Movement Begins: CEO Superheroes, Teach Our Children, and Black Kids Predict Launch Family-Focused Golf & STEAM Experience on June 29th
A powerful new collaboration between CEO Superheroes, Teach Our Children, and Northwestern University’s Black Kids Predict, in partnership with the Chicago Public Schools Office of Teaching and Learning’s Citywide STEM Initiatives, will officially launch on Sunday, June 29th, with a vibrant, community-centered event designed to bring families together through sports, technology, and joy.
