Boeing Announces Scholarships for Pilot Training
Boeing [NYSE: BA] is investing $950,000 in scholarships for pilot training to grow and diversify talent required to meet significant long-term demand for commercial airplane pilots.
Bank of America Awards $1M Grant to National Juneteenth Museum
The National Juneteenth Museum and Bank of America announced a foundational gift to support the first-of-its-kind museum. Selected to be built in Fort Worth, the city is a hub for arts and culture institutions and celebration, and the city's history is closely tied to its identity today. Honoring Fort Worth's past by investing in its future, Bank of America is awarding a $1M grant for the development of the National Juneteenth Museum ecosystem.
KIDS FORMERLY INVOLVED WITH “TEEN TAKEOVER” JOIN EARLY WALKER AS HE PRESENTS THEM WITH A NEW CAREER IN CULINARY
Early Walker-CEO of I’m Telling, Don’t Shoot- will be join by Community Leaders, and the Parent for Chicago Organization to announce the success of the Parent for Chicago Communication Line that has led youth who were formerly involved with “Teen Takeover” to now be hired and enrolled in a culinary job training program. These teens had been arrested not only for their role in the infamous “Teen Takeovers,” but also for other crimes such as carjacking.
HUD SECRETARY FUDGE REITERATES COMMITMENT TO END APPRAISAL BIAS AND CREATE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES IN MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) agreed yesterday to work with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address appraisal bias and discrimination through education, outreach, and other activities.
PROTECTING CHILDREN IN THE DIGITAL WORLD IS A NON-PARTISAN ISSUE THAT DESERVES WIDE BI-PARTISAN SUPPORT
As the President & CEO of Enough Is Enough® (www.enough.org), I am announcing our strong support of the Digital Consumer Protection Commission Act introduced by Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). This crucial piece of legislation marks a significant step forward in our collective efforts to combat the internet exploitation of children and ensure a safer digital environment for all.
Federal Trade Commission Hindering Black Economic Achievement
The Biden Administration has been pushing hard for credit for its significant economic successes. Coining the phrase ‘Bidenomics,’ the term is meant to direct attention towards the administration’s striking successful economic agenda. Under President Biden, the rate of inflation has been more than cut in half, employers have created more than 13 million jobs, wage growth has outpaced inflation, and the unemployment rate of Black workers is at a record-breaking, historic low. Now, the administration wants the public to give them credit.
16th Annual Firefest Hip Hop Block Party
The Firehouse Community Arts Center of Chicago is excited to present the 16th Annual Firefest on August 12th from 12 PM until 9 PM at 2111 S. Hamlin Ave in North Lawndale. The anticipated family-focused event is the only hip-hop block party on the west side featuring viral sensation LaRussell.
INITIATIVE EMPOWERS COMMUNITY, SEEKS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR BLACK WOMEN EAST OF THE RIVER
A new initiative, Black Women Thriving East of the River, empowered Black women across the Anacostia River to develop interventions that address two of their most pressing challenges: cancer survival and opportunities for quality jobs and careers. Now, with continued support from the Jane Bancroft Robinson Foundation (JBRF), Phase I of the interventions is being implemented and will improve the quality of life in these communities.
EXPERIENCE THE WORLD WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR HOME
In an age when international relations are often tenuous, AFS-USA, a leader in international high school student exchange for 75 years, is focused on providing opportunities for intercultural exchange that can help lead to a more just and peaceful world.
ComEd’s New and Enhanced Online Solar Calculators Help Customers Navigate Clean Energy Options
ComEd announced recently it has introduced new enhancements to its private rooftop and community solar calculators to make it easier for customers to learn more about costs, benefits and savings as demand for these options continues to grow and contribute to the goals of Illinois’ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), one of the nation’s most ambitious plans for renewable energy development.
Now and Later® and La La Anthony Team Up to Spotlight Self-Care Companies
Now and Later® candy with its bold flavors, hard-to-soft chew, and long-lasting eating experience recognizes that with the hustle of the daily grind, there is a benefit in taking a much-needed pause for self-care. In continued support of go-getters and changemakers in the Black community, the brand is launching 'Pause Now, Hustle Later' in partnership with media personality, entrepreneur, and candy lover La La Anthony, to spotlight emerging black-owned businesses in the self-care space and to encourage fans to take a pause NOW, so that they can reset and reenergize for their daily hustle LATER.
Chicago Community Loan Fund helps organizations expand
For the last 32 years the Chicago Community Loan Fund has been helping create communities where people thrive. The community development financial institution was founded in 1991 with a mission to provide financing and technical assistance for community development and stabilization initiatives in low- to moderate-income communities.
U.S. Department of Education Strengthens Guidance to Improve Equal Educational Opportunity for Children with Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) released updated policy guidance, which takes immediate effect, to ensure and strengthen the rights and protections guaranteed to children with disabilities and their families under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
CHA launches pilot program to support voucher holders who are required to move from troubled units by offering up to $1500 in moving fees
The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) announced that it is launching a pilot program to provide a grant of up to $1,500 per household to Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) holders who are required to move from troubled apartments. The grants will initially be available to voucher holders who live in apartments owned by Gary Carlson that have been identified as having significant life/safety violations and are subject to housing court proceedings filed by the City of Chicago’s Department of Law.
Deputy Secretary of Department of Commerce Visits Olive-Harvey College
On Friday, July 22nd, U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves visited Olive-Harvey College and participated in a roundtable discussion about workforce development. Olive-Harvey College is a sub-awardee of the Economic Development Administration’s Good Jobs Challenge to Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership (The Partnership). The Good Jobs Challenge is a $500 million investment in local workforce development, funded by President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan. Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership was one of 32 recipients. It received $18.5 million in funding.
Salaam Community Wellness Center to Host Its Annual Integrative Health and Wellness Expo Free event will offer cooking demos, chair massages, music, food, fun for children, and more
A relatively new jewel in the community, Salaam Community Wellness Center (SCWC) will host its 2nd Annual Integrative Health and Wellness Expo on Saturday, August 12, from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 613 E. 67th Street. The free event is open to the public and will offer something for the entire family. Featured activities include Zumba, deep-breathing tips, meditation, yoga, chair massages, music, free food, healthy food demonstrations, jumping jack, and other family- and kid-friendly activities.
USDA Seeks Proposals for Joint Chief's Landscape Restoration Partnership
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is asking for proposals for the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership to improve forest health on public and private lands. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Forest Service are seeking the proposals by Sept. 4 for fiscal year 2024.
Dinobi Detergent Founders open Dirty Laundry laundromat in Hyde Park
The founders of a non-toxic home goods have found a way to fulfill a community need, with a coin- operated laundromat, Dirty Laundry, located at 5230 S. Harper Ave. Augustine “Augie” and Sylvia Emuwa are the founders of Dinobi Detergent, a non-toxic, plant-based, dioxane-free laundry detergent and dish soap company.
City of Chicago Announces Lineups for Marquee Fall Music Festivals
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced music lineups for two of the City of Chicago’s signature fall music festivals: Chicago Jazz Festival (Aug 31–Sept 3) and World Music Festival Chicago (Sept 22 – Oct 1). Following the successful return of three other iconic festivals earlier this summer—Chicago Gospel Music Festival, Chicago Blues Festival, and the Chicago House Music Festival and Conference, DCASE continues to showcase a diversity of musicians from Chicago and around the globe this fall with FREE concerts in Millennium Park and in venues across the city. Schedule highlights enclosed with full details and updates online.
