This the season to save. Eight tips to stretch your money this holiday shopping season.
Consumer purchasing power is more diverse than ever , with Black consumers as central drivers of seasonal spending. As you prepare your holiday shopping list – and your budget – remember, a little bit of planning can go a long way toward achieving a financially healthy holiday season. With the holiday shopping season upon us, here are eight essential money-saving tips:
Forty local organizations awarded Chicago’s Cultural Treasures Grant
The Red Clay Dance Company has been a cultural institution for 14 years. Vershawn Sanders-Ward is the Artistic Director and CEO of the Red Clay Dance Company. She was very excited when she heard about Chicago’s Cultural Treasures, because she heard about the National grant that the Ford Foundation launched from her mentor at the Ballet Hispanico.
FOOT LOCKER KICKS OFF THE 2022 HOLIDAY SEASON WITH DEBUT OF STAR-STUDDED GLOBAL HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN
Global retailer Foot Locker, part of Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL), unveiled the debut of its global Holiday 2022 campaign - Foot Locker Holiday House Party. Featuring a house party for sneaker fans around the world, all are welcomed to an epic event where no one is left off of the guest list. Just as importantly, the campaign highlights why Foot Locker is and continues to be the sneaker home for the holidays and year-round.
BLACK-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES TO SHOWCASE THEIR PRODUCTS AT ONE OF A KIND SHOW
One of a Kind Show and Sale is an opportunity for small businesses to showcase and sell their unique products to people during four days. Attendees also are able to enjoy live entertainment and participate in activities. One of A Kind will take place Thursday-Sunday, Dec. 1-4, at The Mart, located at 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza.
Wendy Raquel Robinson to Host the Inaugural HBCU Honors Awards Show
The inaugural HBCU Honors award show will showcase the “Who’s Who of HBCUs,” and will celebrate the best and brightest HBCU alumni across various industries. The event will be held at the Black Archives-Historic Lyric Theater in Miami, Florida. Emmy award-winning actress and producer Wendy Raquel Robinson, a Howard University alumna, will host the all-star night of Black Excellence. The event will be broadcasted during Black History Month in February 2023.
City Treasurer, City Leaders, and the March of Dimes Honor Sigma Gamma Rho for 100 Years of Public and Community Service and Commitment to Empowering Communities by Education
City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin joined Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, members of the Black Caucus, and representatives from the March of Dimes to honor one of the nation’s most historic Black Greek letter organizations, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and to thank its 100,000 members for the contributions to Chicago’s – and the nation’s – African American communities for the past 100 years.
City Colleges of Chicago to Host Kwanzaa Celebration at Malcolm X College, Free and Open to the Public
Malcolm X College has a strong history of celebrating Kwanzaa and for more than 16 years. This year the celebration will begin at 10 a.m. and last until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 27. A procession and drum call will be held at noon to begin the program. Event goers will enjoy live performances and shopping all courtesy of local artisans. The public is also sure to enjoy performances by, Najwa Dance Corps and Joan Collasco.
Governor Pritzker Releases Five-Year Forecast Showing Projected Long-term Budgetary Deficits Nearly
The Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) released the annual Illinois Economic and Fiscal Policy Report showing under Governor Pritzker’s leadership Illinois is in its best fiscal shape in decades.
Cook County property tax bills are now online
Cook County’s Second Installment property tax bills have been posted at www.cookcountytreasurer.com, where bills can be viewed, downloaded and paid with no added surcharge.
Simmons holds People’s Legislative Council on gun violence
In an effort to proactively connect with 7th District individuals affected by gun violence and shape future legislation, State Senator Mike Simmons held a People’s Legislative Council on gun violence on Wednesday.
From Erroneous Data to Environmental Justice, Rail Merger Concerns Still Loom Large Precedent-setting decision could affect similar proposals around the nation
Now that the midterm elections have drawn to a close, the nation is gradually shifting its focus from polls and partisanship back to day-to-day issues that shape the future of our communities at a local level – things like permitting, zoning, city council meetings, regulatory hearings, and more. And while such matters don’t drive flashy national headlines and animate talking heads on CNN or Fox News, they weigh every bit as heavily on the lives of Americans.
MAYOR LIGHTFOOT JOINS FAITH LEADERS FOR CITYWIDE DAY OF PRAYER
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined faith leaders across all denominations from communities throughout Chicago recently for a shared moment of prayer for the health and safety of our city.
We Rise Together’s first year of grantmaking has unlocked $291 million in investment in Black and Latinx communities in Chicago and Cook County
With its latest round of grants, We Rise Together: For an Equitable & Just Recovery has invested nearly $30 million in target neighborhoods in the past year, unlocking $291 million in new development projects. In Black and Latinx communities that have faced decades of disinvestment and financial devastation during the pandemic, these development projects strengthen their communities and the entire region.
ILBCF Announces New Grant Funding for Community-Based Black Medical Professionals
Following last month’s successful legislative conference, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (ILBCF) is proud to announce its new Brain Trust on Health initiative, which will include a $5,000 grant opportunity for 11 qualified Black medical professionals, along with in-depth, collaborative efforts to eliminate systemic barriers to equitable healthcare facing Black communities across Illinois with both immediate and long-term solutions to ensure improved health outcomes.
CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES IN-PERSON POLICE OFFICER ENTRY EXAMS
The Chicago Police Department (CPD) will host in-person police officer entry exams at all City Colleges of Chicago locations in December. The exams will be held from Thursday to Saturday, Dec. 1-3. Individuals who are between the ages of 21 and 39 are eligible to take the exam and begin the process of becoming a CPD officer.
Beware of ‘Silent Killer’ in Homes
With cold weather on the horizon, Illinois Poison Center (IPC) wants to remind the public that heating your home to combat the icy temperatures also increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning (CO). Carbon monoxide is frequently called the “silent killer” because it cannot be seen With cold weather on the horizon, Illinois Poison Center (IPC) wants to remind the public that heating your home to combat the icy temperatures also increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning (CO). Carbon monoxide is frequently called the “silent killer” because it cannot be seen, smelled or tasted and can lead to death., smelled or tasted and can lead to death.
Black-Owned Fintech Company Launches Free Grant Search Platform
Black owned fintech and finance company Novae LLC has announced the launch of a new online tool designed to help small businesses to find grants and tax incentives that can help them to grow exponentially.
HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL POURS INTO STUDENTS, STAFF AND PARENTS
Dr. Kyla Mathews has been the Principal of Epic Academy High School since the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year. Dr. Mathews is able to pour into people because she was poured into.
The Soul of Philanthropy Chicago Accepting Local Philanthropist Nominations Through Nov. 30
The Soul of Philanthropy, an exhibition coming to the Chicago Cultural Center in early 2023, is accepting nominations for local philanthropists to be featured in the “Rooted in Chicago” component. Nominations are accepted online through Nov. 30.
