Harvey’s Newly Elected 2nd Ward Alderman is connecting the dots to Build a Better Harvey
Colby Chapman has a passion for philanthropy, politics and social justice. Chapman recently won her race for 2nd Ward Alderman on April 4th. Chapman was inspired to start a nonprofit when she worked as a behavioral specialist. The school where she worked did not have a prom or extracurricular activities that students usually look forward to taking part in as part of their high school experience. It sparked an idea to collect pennies and have a prom for Chicago Excel Academy.
TruVision Productions Entertainment and Media Corporation Presented An Inspirational Sounds Unity Concert on Amazon Prime This Past Easter Weekend
Executive Producer Jacqueline D. Sanders and award-winning Gospel Artist, VaShawn Mitchell of Inspirational Sounds Variety TV Show, hosted An Inspirational Sounds Unity Concert.
Walmart Announces Closure of Four Chicago Stores
Today we have made the difficult decision to close four of our stores in Chicago.
EXPO CHICAGO ANNOUNCES CORE PROGRAM LINEUP FOR TENTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION APRIL 13-16, 2023
Marking a Decade at Navy Pier, the Annual Exposition’s Programs Foreground International And Local Artists, Curators, and Industry Leaders Participants include Derrick Adams, Richard Bell, Dimitris Daskalopoulos, Brendan Fernandes, Ella Fontanals-Cisneros, For Freedoms, The Floating Museum, Ebony G. Patterson, Chance the Rapper, and Hank Willis Thomas CHICAGO—EXPO CHICAGO today announced the participating artists and speakers for the core programming of the international exposition’s tenth anniversary edition. Activating Navy Pier and the surrounding city, EXPO CHICAGO’s contemporary art and cultural programming convenes artists, curators, critics, and scholars alongside leading international galleries from April 13-16, 2023.
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION AND KROC COMMUNITY CENTER CHICAGO HOST RELEASE THE SILENCE CONFERENCE
The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter will host Release The Silence Conference on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Designed to educate our community, future caregivers, and the healthcare industry about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The conference is designed for those who are caregivers of a person with Alzheimer's, individuals who want to learn more about the disease as well as professionals wanting to understand the health disparities which affect individuals in the African American community.
Harvey’s Incumbent Mayor Projected The Winner
Mayor Christopher Clark has won his re-election against challenger Anthony McCaskill.
Johnson projected winner of Chicago Mayoral Race
On Tuesday, April 4th, Johnson was the projected winner, with 51.2% of the votes.
Collection on the Drive coming to Bronzeville
Luxury Residences are coming to Bronzeville. The Collection on the Drive is a 15-unit rowhouse development which boasts a private entrance for residents. The first unit, located at 3851 S. Calumet was slated for completion on Friday, March 31st. An unveiling will take place between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 6th.
Hollywood Star Halle Bailey Helps Disney Dreamers Academy Students DREAM BIG at Walt Disney World Resort
One hundred students from across the country celebrated the conclusion of the 16th year of Disney Dreamers Academy with an emotional commencement ceremony at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, featuring an inspirational speech by Grammy-nominated singer Halle Bailey, who will play Ariel in the upcoming live-action remake of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.’’
CURLS Launches TRANSLATE Campaign to Empower Women with Textured Hair
CURLS, the most recognized natural hair care brand in North America, the textured hair aisle, and the multicultural community, is excited to announce the launch of its 2023 Hair Trend Release TRANSLATE: a compilation of defined hair textures, forms, and angles using cornrows, braids and lots of curls to create five elevated, consciously curated yet versatile hairstyles using CURLS high performance styling products. This collection is truly designed to empower women with textured hair to speak their truth and express themselves through their hair.
Custom shoe brand uses artistic elements to highlight individuality
LaToya Shaw created LØVCHLD out of pain. She lost someone close to her in November 2019 and she needed to find a creative outlet. That outlet was to paint on shoes. She continued to paint on shoes throughout the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine.
FDA Works to Further Improve Nutrition, Reduce Diet-Related Chronic Disease with Dietary Guidance Statements on Food Labels
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued draft guidance that provides food manufacturers with recommendations on how and when to use Dietary Guidance Statements on the label of food products to ensure the label statements promote good nutrition, provide greater consistency in labeling, and assist consumers in making informed choices. This guidance is part of the FDA's overall goal to help reduce the burden of chronic disease and advance health equity through improved nutrition.
Political Strategist Gives Insight on Elections
Delmarie Cobb has been working in politics since the late 1980s. Her first campaign was Rev. Jesse Jackson’s presidential campaign in 1988. At the time, she served as the National Travelling Press Secretary. She started her business, Publicity Works, in April 1990. Prior to working in politics, she was a television reporter for 10 years.
Meet the 10 Tech Startups in the Inaugural Geekz Ventures Pre-Accelerator
US-based pre-accelerator Geekz Ventures has announced its class of 10 startups for its inaugural cohort program. The GROWTH pre-accelerator program supports Black and Latinx-led early-stage companies from any industry, with a focus on MediaTech, Entertainment, and Mobile Technology. Applicants were assessed on their product, video pitch, potential impact, and capacity to build a scalable business.
Young people talk about giving back to their communities
Eighth grader Randi Thomas is really passionate about police reform. Thomas, who is a student at Village Leadership Academy, worked on a project that looked at police brutality and how it affects each country. She presented her project to other students at the school and from there will meet with people from the Chicago Torture Justice Center.
Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Returns to In-Person Competition in Longstanding Celebration of HBCU Academic Excellence
Honda will bring together more than 200 students and coaches from 32 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), with the in-person return of the 34th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC), America's premier academic competition for HBCU students. Hosted on the American Honda corporate campus in Torrance, Calif., HCASC is the only program of its kind and provides a national stage for high-achieving HBCU students to advance their dreams. The HCASC National Championship finals can be watched at 3:00 p.m. PT on April 20-21 at HCASC.com.
