FM Omni Channel hits milestone and continues to grow
In August 2019, Tracey V. Bell purchased 95.1 FM from Windy City Broadcasting. She was doing marketing for the station when the opportunity came to purchase the station. Thirty days later, she launched the radio station as an app. The app allowed people from all over the country and the world to listen to the station.
Bulls Unveil Three New Murals Ahead of 2023-24 Season
The Chicago Bulls unveiled three new murals that showcase different elements of the Bulls brand in Pilsen, West Loop and West Town ahead of the 2023-24 season. Each mural was hand-painted and designed by a local muralist to showcase different elements of the Bulls brand. The murals are part of the organization’s continued focus to connect with fans in Chicago, creating memorable off-the-court experiences and highlighting the brand through different mediums.
Natural Hair and Braiding Academy Fulfills Need
LeAnn Drake has been braiding her hair since she was young. Before she knew it, she was braiding hair in the community. In 2010, Illinois passed a law that required hair braiders to get a special license by taking 300 hours of training. Because there wasn’t a hair braider program, Drake went to cosmetology school. She fell in love with styling hair. She wanted to create a space where people would be able to get their hair braiding license, so she opened Fusion Hair & Braid Academy.
SOUTH SUBURBAN REGION BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXPECTED TO BREAK GROUND ON NEW “FREE” TRAINING ACADEMY
Anthony McCaskill- Chairman of the South Suburban Region Black Chamber of Commerce- will be joined by Illinois State Senator Napoleon Harris, Calvin Jordan along with over 50 southland mayors, Chicago Business leaders and southland residents in the groundbreaking celebration and ceremony for the much-anticipated Chambers Training Academy.
New Survey Finds Household Parenting Equity, Workplace Flexibility Key Factors in Ending the Motherhood Penalty
Le Village Cowork, a coworking space combined with full-time onsite childcare, is on a mission to end the Motherhood Penalty by providing real opportunities for working parents, especially mothers. Le Village’s recent Modern Motherhood Survey captured that 61% of mothers have taken a pay cut and/or lesser work responsibilities to have more flexibility or time with their child(ren).
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Announces 'Game Changers' Initiative
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), the preeminent one-to-one youth mentoring organization in the United States, announces Game Changers, a new initiative that unites the collective power of influential leaders and changemakers to help tackle key issues impacting youth today — from mental health to equity — by creating awareness, access, and opportunity through mentorship. Through Big Brothers Big Sisters, Game Changers will provide a platform for diverse groups of influential voices to share their experiences and expertise on the power of mentorship and further impact young people and their communities.
Gov. Pritzker Announces Proposal to Create Unified Early Childhood State Agency
Governor Pritzker was joined by Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, Deputy Governor Grace Hou, Deputy Governor Martin Torres, elected officials, and state agency directors at the Carole Robertson Center for Learning to announce a proposal to create a new state agency to house all early childhood programs and funding. The new unified agency will provide a more equitable, integrated, and holistic system of services for young children and families in Illinois.
Creme of Nature Announces 2023-2024 Scholarship Winners
Creme of Nature, a leading brand in the ethnic haircare industry, demonstrated its continued support to education and empowerment by participating in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Annual Leadership Institute and Gala. The event, which took place from Sept. 20-23 at the Hilton Washington in Washington, D.C., brought together outstanding students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for a transformative experience.
Treasurer Frerichs Makes $118 Million In Investment Earnings For State Portfolio During September
The State Treasurer’s Office made nearly $118 million in investment earnings from the state investment portfolio in September, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced.
Ellevator Launches First-of-its-Kind Private Membership Organization for Women of Color to Elevate Networks, Careers of Emerging Executives and Entrepreneurs
Ellevator, a private membership organization dedicated to uplifting the skills and networks of women of color, proudly announced its official launch today. The organization welcomes emerging leaders and founders to join its community and take their careers to the next level. Ellevator is the first and only organization providing curated educational content for Black, Latina, Asian, Indigenous, and Middle Eastern women.
One Solution, Urban One's award-winning integrated marketing, strategic partnerships, and branded content studio division, in collaboration with AT&T Dream In Black has returned for a continuation of
One Solution, Urban One's award-winning integrated marketing, strategic partnerships, and branded content studio division, in collaboration with AT&T Dream In Black has returned for a continuation of exciting and community-impacting content offerings. Amplifying the 2023 AT&T Rising Future Makers Showcase, the collaborative partners will release "The Futurist" – a three-part series that pairs HBCU students in the fields of STEM, tech, and entrepreneurship with established leaders in their respective fields for a compelling and rich conversation through the lens of mentorship.
Mariah Carey Teams up with The Children's Place
e Children's Place, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCE), an omni-channel children's specialty portfolio of brands with an industry-leading digital-first model, is thrilled to unveil the finale of its holiday campaign with the Queen of Christmas and music icon Mariah Carey. She joins Snoop Dogg and former Boy Band members, AJ McLean, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone and Wanya Morris, in a three-part holiday campaign appealing to and celebrating the brand's core millennial mom customer.
NICKELODEON'S THAT GIRL LAY LAY AND ERICA BANKS ARE EATING IN THEIR LATEST VISUAL
Nickelodeon star That Girl Lay Lay has teamed up with Erica Banks for her new single "i ate" -- the first single from Lay Lay's new era of music as she transitions from child star to young adult.
'Right to Repair' Movement Could Risk Patient Care for Disadvantaged Communities
In state legislatures across the country the “right to repair” movement is gaining momentum. Thirty-three states and Puerto Rico considered right to repair legislation during the 2023 legislative session. And while this might be a good idea for some products, policymakers should oppose any attempts to weaken regulated safety requirements for repairing life-saving and life-enhancing medical devices. Patient safety is too great a risk.
Street Naming Ceremony Being Held for Rev. Dr. Leon Finney
Ald. Desmond Yancy (5th) and the City of Chicago announced a street naming ceremony will be held 11 a.m., Friday, November 3, 2023, at 1528 E. 63rd St., (63rd and Harper) to honor the late iconic Chicago Son, Rev. Dr. Leon Finney, Jr., who was a prolific activist, developer, and civil rights leader.
CHA distributed 5,000 coats to families, children at 16th annual Operation Warm
The Chicago Housing Authority partnered with the national non-profit Operation Warm for the 16th year Saturday at the UIC Forum, handing out 5,000 new winter coats to more than 2,000 families with children living in public housing and participants of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program.
Black Community’s Retirement Woes Leading to New Ways to Save Money By Hazel Trice Edney
A recent study has outlined a disturbing trend across the nation: Increasing retirement woes among Black people, coming from several angles that indicate some could choose to work longer or seek more palatable options for savings and income.
