Kim Carter Heads to UN Headquarters to "Tell it Like a Woman" and Share Her Story of Resilience and Overcoming Obstacles
To support the call for a gender-equal media and entertainment industry, the Permanent Mission of Italy to the UN and UN Women, together with a cross-regional group of Member States and the non-profit organization "We Do It Together" (WDIT), which is focused on women's empowerment, will hold a special screening of "Tell it Like a Woman" at the United Nations Headquarters in the U.N. General Assembly Hall.
The Wait is Over! HAMILTON RETURNS TO CHICAGO!
Chicago, Ill. – Broadway In Chicago announced that HAMILTON will return to Chicago for the first time following a record-breaking 3+ year run. This multi-week engagement begins September 13, at the James M. Nederlander Theatre. Groups are now available for 10+ by calling 312-977-1710. Casting, performance schedule, and individual ticket sales for HAMILTON will be announced later this year. For more details, visit BroadwayInChicago.com.
Reregulation of Airlines Will Have Negative Impact on Travelers of Color
Among the significant strides our country has made to create a more equitable society, air travel does not always come to mind. However, it was not long ago that air travel was only for the elite. Airfares were prohibitively expensive, and flying on commercial airlines was a privilege that almost exclusively upper-class, white Americans could enjoy.
PRESIDENT AND CEO OF CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN WANTS TO TRANSFORM PEOPLE'S LIVES
Felicia Davis Blakley has spent the bulk of her career in the public sector, helping people. Her mother raised her with a very strong sense of community and responsibility and giving back.
West Side United provides funds to small businesses in the community
James Diggs has been the owner and operator of Tidy Up Experts for seven years. The commercial cleaning business, which is located on the city’s West side, currently has three contracts in Garfield Park and two in North Lawndale. Tidy Up Experts also employs youth and trains them on janitorial and cleaning work.
Toyota Announces the Winners of its ‘Need a Nudge’ Contest
An inspiring group of noteworthy local grassroots organizations from across the U.S. have been named recipients of $10,000 grants, in the first-ever Toyota “Need a Nudge” contest. The national initiative, launched in the fall of 2022, was conceived to help support and uplift non-profit organizations and leaders across the country, whose often unsung work is effecting positive change in the communities Toyota serves.
THE DUSABLE MUSEUM TO PRESENT A NEW EXHIBITION OF ART FROM THE COLLECTION OF ACTRESS CCH POUNDER
The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center is pleased to announce a new exhibition featuring paintings from the Collection of Emmy® award-nominated actress CCH Pounder. The exhibition “Diaspora Stories: Selections from the CCH Pounder Collection” will open on March 18, 2023, and continue through July 16, 2023.
Physicist is building a community for Black and Latinx scientists
Dr. Jessica Esquivel became interested in Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) from watching science fiction movies growing up. When she saw “Contact,” with Jodie Foster playing an astrophysicist, she was hooked and enthralled by the story of a woman scientist who was leading a group.
Illinois Earns Credit Upgrade from S&P
Governor JB Pritzker celebrated S&P Global Ratings’ upgrade of Illinois bonds. This latest action means that Illinois has received a total of seven upgrades in less than two years under Governor Pritzker. This fiscal progress was achieved due to strong fiscal leadership by Gov. Pritzker and Democrats in the General Assembly.
Scholarship provides funding for students interested in STEM
ComEd has a scholarship for students interested in pursuing careers in energy. The Future of Energy Scholars Program provides up to $10,000 for students, as well as an opportunity to intern with ComEd.
Green City Market to Kick Off 2023 Sustainable Supper Series at Michelin-Recognized Restaurant, Eden
Green City Market (GCM), the nonprofit organization behind Chicago’s premier sustainable farmers’ market, is hosting its first installment of the 2023 Sustainable Supper Series at The Paramount Group’s Avondale-based restaurant, Eden. The event takes place on from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, and tickets will include a specialty cocktail (or mocktail), a three-course meal sourced locally and sustainably from Green City Market farmers, and a live panel discussing the important impact that farmers’ markets have on the local food system.
LYNWOOD HOST “PROPERTY AFTER DEATH FORUM” FOR RESIDENTS TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE ON HOW TO PLAN FOR ASSETS & PROPERTY FRAUD PROTECTION
The Village of Lynwood is pleased to announce its upcoming Property After Death Forum Event, which will take place on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM, at the Glenwood-Lynwood Library located at 19901 Stony Island Avenue, Lynwood, IL 60411. The event will provide essential information on how residents can acquire assets from their loved ones after death and how to protect their homes from property fraud. Residents will have an in-depth opportunity to gain knowledge on how to acquire assets from their loved ones after death. Statistics show that billions of dollars in assets go unclaimed each year, mainly due to a need for knowledge about how to transfer them. This event aims to provide residents with the necessary information on transferring homes, cars, and bank accounts to whom they choose.
Sebastian White to Partner With Chef Devon Quinn to Raise Funds for The Evolved Network
Chef Sebastian White of The Evolved Network and Chef Devon Quinn, Chief Culinary Officer for eden, are thrilled to present “Sprouts of Change”, a five-course collaboration dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 14. Guests will enjoy passed bites, dinner, and wine pairings–with each of the five courses created by either Devon or Sebastian, ending with a dessert they’ve created together. All proceeds from the dinner will directly support The Evolved Network in their mission to provide culinary, gardening, and service experiences to equip youth in systematically oppressed Chicago communities. Programs offer transformative healing, useful real life skills, and the support needed to evolve into masters of their own unique gifts.
Young, Black & Lit Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary with 25,000 Book-Giving Campaign and Youth Writing Contest
Young, Black & Lit is excited to announce their five-year anniversary with the launch of Give Big, Get LIT: Bridging the Gap Through Literacy and Storytelling campaign, a year-long literacy campaign aimed to empower children of color through culturally diverse books. On Wednesday, Feb. 15, the organization launched a national book-giving campaign with a goal of donating 25,000 books and kick-off the Young, Black & Lit Future Author family writing contest.
CPS Announces Plan to Expand Cameras for Districts Schools
Chicago Public Schools today announced a bold three-year security camera investment plan as a critical part of CPS’ comprehensive safety initiatives. The $76.3 million investment, announced Wednesday morning at Eli Whitney Elementary School, calls for adding cameras to existing schools and updating systems that currently have outdated equipment in an effort to ensure that all District schools have state-of-the-art cameras to support the safety of students and staff.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ASKS COURT TO REQUIRE TIKTOK TO COMPLY WITH INVESTIGATION
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 46 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief on Monday asking a court to order social media company TikTok, Inc. to fully comply with an ongoing national investigation into whether the company violated consumer protection laws.
National Initiative to Reduce Gun Homicides by 20 Percent Over 5 Years Launches in First 4 Cities
During Black History Month when the accomplishments, struggles and resilience of the Black Struggle are brought to the forefront of the American public as means to remind our nation that truly without Black History, there is no American history; four national African American led organizations committed to ending gun violence are partnering with mayors across the nation to scale up, unite and bring cohesion to the growing movement of the community violence intervention (CVI) ecosystem.
G-SHOCK AND WU-TANG CLAN RELEASE SECOND LIMITED EDITION TIMEPIECE
The GM6900WTC22-9 celebrates Wu-Tang Clan's 30th anniversary, nearly half a century after the culture-disrupting hip-hop genre was birthed
JENISE TERRELL NAMED CEO OF PUBLIC ALLIES
The Board of Directors of Public Allies, a nonprofit dedicated to social justice and racial equity, is honored to announce the appointment of Jenise Terrell to the position of CEO. Jenise brings over 25 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, community development, and leadership development to this role. Most of her career has been focused on leveraging national service as a vehicle to create pathways to leadership for marginalized and disenfranchised voices across the United States.
