Jonathan Isaac's Unitus Launches Faith-Forward Activewear
Unitus, the faith-forward apparel brand founded by NBA player Jonathan Isaac, today announced the launch of its first-ever activewear collection for men and women. Designed for performance and rooted in Scripture, the collection debuts with a clear message from 2 Corinthians 5:7: Move by faith, not by sight.
Taraji P. Henson's Seven Daughters Moscato Joins Princess Cruises' Love Lines Premium Liquors Collection
Princess Cruises has announced the addition of Academy Award-nominated actor and entrepreneur Taraji P. Henson's beloved Moscato, Seven Daughters, to its Love Lines Premium Liquors Collection. Known for its vibrant, lightly sweet flavor, Seven Daughters is designed to elevate the onboard beverage experience with its tropical fruit and honeysuckle notes.
‘Kimberly Akimbo’ Inspires Audiences To Live Life To The Fullest
Grace Capeless started working in theatre when she was young. At age 8, she booked her first Broadway show. Theatre was a big and important part of her upbringing and her family. Her parents met doing a show. She knew she wanted to do theatre when she saw a production of “Godspell” and she immediately fell in love with it. When she found out there was an open call for the show, she begged her parents to let her audition.
Local Man Advocates For Use Of Cryptocurrency
Darren Jamal Heard wants more people on the South Side to utilize cryptocurrency. He uses the group South Side Blockchain to help people understand cryptocurrency and blockchain as a way to more financial empowerment.
ComEd Engages Communities To Encourage EV Adoption
ComEd has partnered with local organizations to engage community members and educate them about electric vehicles (EV) and ComEd’s rebate program at events across the South Suburbs and Chicagoland area.
In God We Must Trust
Just when we thought things could not get any worse, we learn that Congress is debating a sweeping “Big Beautiful Bill,” one of the most alarming provisions in the proposed bill is deep cuts to Medicaid—up to $880 billion over 10 years. These reductions would directly impact millions of older adults who rely on Medicaid to fund long-term care in nursing homes. For families with elderly relatives in care or nearing that stage, early action is essential. I suggest that you give some thought to my suggestions and call on me if you need my help in formulating a caregiver plan.
Cook County Assessor’s Office Hosts Inaugural Neighborhood Housing Forum
The Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO) hosted its inaugural Neighborhood Housing Forum this week, bringing together developers, housing providers, nonprofit leaders, and other industry experts to discuss the state of housing in Chicago’s neighborhoods.
Celebrity Chef Carla Hall and The Fresh Market Team Up to Support Alzheimer’s Association During Month of June
The Alzheimer’s Association is proud to partner with The Fresh Market and celebrity chef, author and TV personality Carla Hall to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s disease during Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month this June. From June 1-30, The Fresh Market will donate 10% of the purchase price of Hall’s Sweet Heritage Butter Tart to the Alzheimer’s Association.
ONYX MEDICAL WELLNESS CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING & RIBBON CUTTING IN CHICAGO’S SOUTH SHORE DURING PRIDE MONTH
Onyx Medical Wellness is proud to announce the grand opening & ribbon cutting ceremony of its newest health and wellness clinic on Wednesday, June 19, 2025, in Chicago’s historic South Shore neighborhood. Located at 2247 E. 73rd Street, the clinic will serve as a vital community health hub, offering culturally competent care to Black, LGBTQ+, and other underserved populations on Chicago’s South and West Sides.
5th Annual Cook County Juneteenth Illinois Celebration to Be Held June 14th
“Tying It All Together - Getting to the Heart of the Matter: The Intersection of Health, Education, Wealth & Justice”
“NO MORE CUTS TO KIDS’ FUTURES”
Today, Popular Democracy, Alliance to Reclaim Our Schools, Pastors for Children, faith leaders, impacted families and students from across the country rallied to demand Congress protect public education from damaging cuts to critical funding and programs in the reconciliation bill.
Cook County’s Annual Tax Sale to be Postponed for Seven Months
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas plans to postpone the Annual Tax Sale for seven months, during which time she hopes to work with legislators on comprehensive property tax foreclosure reform measures.
Richland County Sets Precedent as First in South Carolina to Pass Hate Intimidation Ordinance
In a historic and bold move, Richland County Council has unanimously passed the first county-level hate intimidation ordinance in the state of South Carolina, led by Councilmember Tyra Little. With this vote, Richland County becomes a trailblazer in the Palmetto State, standing against hate and taking legislative action to protect vulnerable communities.
IPhA applauds historic passage of HB1697: The Prescription Drug Affordability Act
The Illinois Pharmacists Association (IPhA) celebrates the General Assembly’s passage of HB1697, the Prescription Drug Affordability Act, a landmark achievement in the fight to protect patients, enhance transparency, and preserve access to pharmacy care across Illinois.
Lisa Hurley's Book Space To Exhale Offers a Timely Blueprint Encouraging Rest, Healing and Liberation for Black Women
Three-time Anthem Award-winning activist, writer, and Reiki Master Lisa Hurley announces the release of her début book, Space To Exhale, a powerful and poetic ode to rest as the foundation of radical self-love for Black women. Timed intentionally, the book will launch on June 17, 2025, to align with celebrating Juneteenth, Caribbean-American Heritage Month, and the second anniversary of The Great Exhale, the wellness community founded by Hurley that centers Black women's healing, joy, and rest.
COCO DE MER COLLECTION: One of the Rarest and Most Precious Natural Scents in the World, Launches in the US
Enshrouded in local myth and legend, the gigantic coco de mer palms yield the key ingredient at the heart of the Coco de Mer Collection: the biggest and most exquisite seed on earth. It's distinctly sensual, feminine shape, intoxicating aroma and true aphrodisiac properties have inspired Seychelles legends for millennia. Collectors this rare perfume will experience its enchantment, while helping conserve the 5,000 fiercely protected coco de mer palms.
New Book "Create Your Own Table" Empowers Readers to Discover Their Purpose and Lead with Intention
Author, speaker, and transition coach Heather Dolland Tamam announces the release of her transformative new book, Create Your Own Table: A Guide to Discovering Your Purpose.
Fawn Weaver Makes History as Third African American Woman Inducted into the Marketing Hall of Fame
Fawn Weaver, best known as "The People's CEO" and the visionary founder behind the Uncle Nearest portfolio of brands, has been officially inducted into the American Marketing Association New York Marketing Hall of Fame for 2025—becoming only the third African American woman in history to receive this honor. The prestigious recognition celebrates Weaver's groundbreaking contributions to brand-building, cultural storytelling, and purpose-driven leadership that have redefined the landscape of modern marketing.
Majority of Youth Overdose Deaths from 2018 to 2022 Were Driven by Fentanyl Alone
Fatal drug overdoses among youth aged 15 to 24 in the United States involving synthetic opioids alone—not mixed with other substances—soared by 168 percent over the five-year time period of 2018 to 2022, a new study shows. Published online today in the journal Pediatrics, the work also found that youth overdose rates and drug combinations varied significantly across age, sex and race/ethnicity.
