Takeaways from a Conversation about Equitable Development
Morgan Malone is a social impact designer, a real estate advisor and has been an economic development practitioner for about 10 years. Most recently she has been managing the Michael Reese Redevelopment in Bronzeville.
21st Ward Candidate envisions a new ward, wants community input
Ayanna Clark always said she would never run for office. But two things happened in 2022 that made her decide to run for the 21st Ward Alderperson. The first thing that led her to run was a series of shootings that took place close to her oldest son’s school.
PoetrYY Finance announces partnership with Mbanq, and names Chairman of the Board
Respected Wall Street banker and Founder of 7Even Hills Venture Capital, a New York City-based fintech-focused VC firm, Delon Turner has been officially named chairman of the board of PoetrYY Finance; a digital financial technology services enterprise partnered with Mbanq.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH FORUM FEB. 25TH TO MOBILIZE BELIEVERS FOR PROGRESS
As part of Black History Month activities, a faith unity forum will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 11:30 a.m. at the Living Sacrifices Ministries, 11824 S. Western Ave., Chicago, Illinois.
Black Magic Showcase Provides a Platform for Youth to Learn Chicago’s Black History Using Dance and Performing Arts
Black Magic Showcase will debut on February 18th at Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, 700 E. Oakwood Blvd, Chicago, IL 60653, from 12:00 PM until 3:00 PM, The anticipated Black History showcase uses modern urban dance and performing arts to activate and engage with the youth to educate the importance of Chicago’s contribution to Black History Month.
DOLLY PARTON AND DIONNE WARWICK WILL HAVE THEIR FIRST-EVER COLLABORATION ON THE GOSPEL DUET ’PEACE LIKE A RIVER’ THAT WILL BE RELEASED ON FEBRUARY 24 ON THE KIND MUSIC GROUP LABEL
Musical legends Dolly Parton and Dionne Warwick are having their first ever collaboration with their recording of a gospel duet entitled ‘Peace Like A River,” which Dolly wrote and Damon Elliott, Dionne’s son/manager produced for AND CUT… Productions. They are filming a video today in Nashville to accompany the musical release. The song and video will be released on February 24 on Dionne and Damon’s Kind Music Group label. The video was directed by Nick Pres and Damon Elliott.
“Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited” Ribbon Cutting
Chicago African Americans in Philanthropy (CAAIP) hosted a ribbon cutting on February 2nd for the outstanding multi-media photographic exhibition Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.
Bradley University’s “Intern of the Year” has been helped along by CHA/S2S Scholarship
De’Jah Donahue has taken advantage of the Chicago Housing Authority’s full range of resources during her time as a high school and college student. She interned in the Resident Services department and worked in the Youth Opportunities division. She also used the CHA/Springboard to Success (S2S) Scholarship to help pay tuition at Bradley University, where last year she was named the College of Liberal Arts “Intern of the Year.”
Sheriff Dart Warns Public of Phone Scam
Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is warning of a telephone scam where a caller identifying as a Sheriff’s Office employee tells victims they must pay a large fine for missing court or they will go to jail.
YELLOW BANANA SEEKING LOCAL OPERATORS AND PRODUCTS AS IT PREPARES TO REOPEN SHUTTERED GROCERY SITE IN ENGLEWOOD PREVIOUSLY OPERATED BY WHOLE FOODS MARKET
Yellow Banana, LLC has inked an agreement to reopen the Englewood grocery site previously operated by Whole Foods Market. The new store, which will be operated as a Save A Lot, will ensure access to healthy and affordable options through an assortment of fresh and organic produce, meat cut daily in store, and a curated selection of local, national and private label products.
Local Pastor and Attorney running for 5th Ward Alderperson
Renita Q. Ward announced that she was running for 5th Ward Alderperson in December of 2022. Ward has been serving in the community as a practicing Attorney and a local Pastor.
OLISAE IS HERE TO BE NIGERIA’S NEXT WAVE OF AFROBEATS ARTIST
– With the recent championing of Afrobeats worldwide over the last several years, Nigeria is at the forefront of elevating Artists who continue to challenge the genre and expand its borders.
16th Ward Alderman Stephanie Coleman seeking re-election
Stephanie Coleman has been the 16th Ward Alderman since 2019. Coleman represents Englewood, West Englewood, Chicago Lawn, Back of the Yards, New City and Marquette Park. She described it as the “Greatest Ward in the City of Chicago.”
Founders First CDC Non-Profit To Award $100,000 In Grants For Third Year To Support Illinois Businesses
Founders First CDC announced the third wave of its Chicago Job Creators Quest Grant to support minority and underrepresented business owners throughout the state of Illinois.
Gale V. King Named Chair of The Executive Leadership Council
Gale V. King, Independent Board Director and Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer (retired) at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, has been elected Chair of The Executive Leadership Council (ELC). The ELC is the preeminent global membership organization for Black CEOs, C-Suite and senior executives, board members, top-tier entrepreneurs, and global thought leaders.
5 Tips to Become a Homeowner in 2023
Homeownership is the largest financial undertaking for most Americans and a key to building generational wealth. It can provide a base of security, as building home equity provides you with more financial options in the future. For instance, home equity can be used to pay off debt, increase savings, start a business or invest for the future.
CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES HIRING OF DIRECTOR OF WELLNESS
Superintendent David O. Brown announced the hiring of Aaron Chatman as the new Director of Wellness. Chatman, who holds a Doctor of Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, is tasked with enhancing the wellness services available to Department members and their families.
Macy’s Honors Black Stories and Creators in Celebration of Black History Month
This February, Macy’s continues its commitment to the Black community through “Black History. Black Brilliance.” with a give-back campaign with UNCF, the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization, benefitting scholarships and historically Black colleges and universities
Kam Buckner talks about the Safe-T Act and his run for Mayor
Illinois State Representative Kam Buckner filled out a questionnaire about the Safe-T Act, the Pretrial Fairness Act and his candidacy for Mayor of the City of Chicago.
