Cleopatra Draper wants to bring Roses to Roseland
Cleopatra Draper is running for 9th Ward Alderperson. This is her second time running for the office. She ran the first time in 2019. Draper worked at Chicago Public Schools for seven years. Cleopatra Draper is the organizer of the Roseland Peace Parade. She also is a radio host on WVON.
Illinois Humanities Grants to Provide Critical Support for 14 Organizations Around the State
Illinois Humanities announces that 14 Illinois organizations will receive General Operating Grants, the organization’s newest funding opportunity for humanities work statewide. Illinois Humanities’ General Operating Grants provide unrestricted funding, meaning organizations can allocate support wherever they need it most rather than being limited to utilizing the funds for a specific project or program. For organizations of varying development, size, and staffing, flexibility is critical – and far more impactful.
Black History in the Making: Kevin Brown
Growing up in Kingston, Jamaica, Kevin Brown was a curious child, especially when it came to why and how. When he was young, he would stay late at the library, roaming around and flipping through books, discovering new things about new topics he didn’t know anything about. At home, he would take apart appliances to see how they worked.
Chicago Public Schools Celebrates Crossing Guard Appreciation Month
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is commemorating Crossing Guard Appreciation Month by recognizing more than 600 crossing guards from February 14 to March 14, 2023. Crossing guards play a vital role in ensuring students traverse busy intersections safely and help with the security of students as they arrive and leave school premises.
Urban One Inc's Reach Media Announces R&B Superstar Ralph Tresvant of New Edition as Host of "Love and R&B"
Urban One Inc's Reach Media and Radio One announced that Ralph Tresvant, lead singer of famed supergroup New Edition, is now the new host of the network's long-running syndicated show "Love and R&B," heard nightly on all affiliate stations.
Shoe Gummi, a Revolutionary New Outer-Sole Technology for High Heel Comfort, Makes Insoles a Thing of the Past
Shoe Gummi, the world's first and only outer-sole technology designed to prevent foot discomfort caused by high heels has rounded out a milestone year-over-year (YoY) growth for 2022, the company achieved an impressive 247% increase in sales compared to the same period in the previous year. Shoe Gummi quickly became a viral product, purchased by influencers, celebrities, women and high heel wearers around the world, the high-demand caused most items to sell out on numerous occasions.
Sports Superstar Lisa Leslie Joins Jelenew, a Women's Cycling Wear Brand Created by Former Chanel's haute couture core member
Recently, NBA legend and Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie officially announced that she had joined Jelenew, the world's first performance cycling couture apparel and lifestyle brand co-founded by former Chanel's haute couture pattern maker DI. She would serve as the chief brand strategy officer at the company.
Black-Owned Businesses Fuel Economic Impact with Growth and Optimism
Since 1964, SCORE has helped 11 million entrepreneurs to start or grow a business. SCORE's 10,000 volunteers provide free mentoring, workshops and educational services to 1,500+ communities nationwide, creating 45,027 new businesses and 74,535 non-owner jobs in 2020 alone.
New Report: 92% of Jobs Require Digital Skills, One-Third of Workers Have Low or No Digital Skills Due to Historic Underinvestment, Structural Inequities
Today, National Skills Coalition (NSC) in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta released Closing the Digital Skill Divide, a real-time snapshot of demand for digital skills in the US labor market. The analysis finds that 92% of jobs analyzed require digital skills.
Treasurer Maria Pappas Launches Newsletter 1st Issue Shows Low Property Tax Collection Rates Harm Minority
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas on Wednesday released the first issue of a new periodic newsletter highlighting property tax issues unearthed by her Research Team.
Illinois State University to Open New College of Engineering with an Equity Focus
First the promising news. A career in engineering can be like a golden ticket for a lifetime of good pay, job satisfaction, employability and making a positive difference in the world. There are few careers that rank as high as engineering on all the quality-of-life measures.
Postal Service Salutes Author Ernest J. Gaines
The U.S. Postal Service today celebrated the life of author Ernest J. Gaines, best known for the novels "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman" and "A Lesson Before Dying," as the 46th honoree in the Black Heritage Stamp series in a first-day-of-issue ceremony at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
DARK & LOVELY ANNOUNCES MEAGAN GOOD AS NEWEST BRAND AMBASSADOR
Dark & Lovely proudly announced Meagan Good as their latest ambassador at their 'Making Bold Moves' event held in support of the brand's philanthropic initiative, Building Beautiful Futures. The award-winning actress, bestselling author and producer also debuted the return of her signature blonde hair.
Toyota Kicks Off Chicago Auto Show by Donating Winter Boots and Socks to Chicagoland Families
While preparing to showcase an array of new vehicles at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show, Toyota first showcased its continued commitment to support local Chicago families facing homelessness by donating winter boots and socks through its “Walk In My Boots” community outreach project. To help shield families from the cold, on Saturday, February 4, 2023, more than 150 family members residing in The Salvation Army Evangeline Booth Lodge, a family homeless shelter in Chicago, received Bogs winter boots guaranteed to weather harsh conditions and Smartwool hiking socks that keep feet warm and dry.
The Home Depot Quadruples Commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities through Campus Enhancements and Innovative Career-Development Programs
The Home Depot® will increase its investment in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to $4 million in 2023 by launching an expanded range of community projects and career resources for students in its Retool Your School program.
REVOLT Taps Industry Trailblazer Mara S. Campo For Flagship Series
Leading Black-owned multimedia company REVOLT today announced the exciting addition of industry veteran Mara S. Campo as the Global News Anchor of their growing news division. Through this initiative, REVOLT continues to expand its highly talented team with pioneering women ahead of the season four premiere of its flagship series, REVOLT Black News Weekly.
New Financial Health Data Shows Vast Disparities Across Race and Ethnicity in Chicago
The Financial Health Network, the nation’s authority on financial health, in partnership with The Chicago Community Trust, released the Financial Health Pulse® 2022 Chicago Report. The report shows that nearly four in 10 (39%) Black Cook County residents and three in 10 (30%) Latinx Cook County residents are considered Financially Vulnerable compared to less than one in 10 (9%) white residents. These disparities are significantly larger than nationwide data, which show that 20% of Black Americans, 21% of Latinx Americans, and 12% of white Americans are considered Financially Vulnerable.
Whalar Names Ashley Rudder First-Ever Chief Creator Officer
Leading global creator commerce company Whalar, announced the appointment of Ashley Rudder as the industry's first-ever Global Chief Creator Officer, a historic move that sets a new business standard for the $105B Creator Economy.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital unveils 45,000-square-foot Family Commons
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and AbbVie, a research-based global biopharmaceutical company, unveiled the multimillion-dollar Family Commons, the first-ever treatment-and-clinical-staff-free floor at the hospital and research institution offering patients and families a home-like space to find comfort and respite, exercise their minds and fuel their imaginations in between clinic appointments.
