Author and artist recalls lessons from his father
Shawn Amos was seven years old when his dad, Wallace “Famous” Amos, opened his cookie shop. He remembers standing on a milk crate behind the counter to work the cash register, selling cookies, stocking the milk and helping in the kitchen. He learned at a young age the value of hard work.
Rep. Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Diversify Clinical Trials
On Thursday, May 19th, Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (D-IL), Chair of the CBC Health Braintrust, introduced the bipartisan NIH Clinical Trial Diversity Act to increase the diversity of participants in all National Institutes of Health (NIH)- funded trials. This legislation builds upon the NIH’s current policies to enhance the inclusion of women, racially and ethnically diverse individuals and people across the lifespan in all NIH-funded trials.
Pace & Olive Harvey College Celebrate Partnership on CDL Permit Course
Students and officials gathered earlier today at Olive-Harvey College (OHC) to celebrate the successful partnership between Pace and OHC on a customized two-week course to assist individuals in obtaining their CDL permit in order to start their career as professional bus operators. Two classes have already graduated, and 11 students are now working at Pace.
Public Welfare Foundation Awards $3.5 million in True Reformer Grants
Public Welfare Foundation, the country’s only endowment fund dedicated to catalyzing new transformative approaches to youth and adult criminal justice, announced seven True Reformer grant awards totaling a $3.5 million investment in restorative, community-led, and racially just approaches to justice to honor the Foundation’s 75th anniversary.
Independent Filmmaker’s latest project explores sisterhood and rebuilding community
Sanicole’s godmother got her a camera when she was a senior year in high school, and it started her love affair with filmmaking. She used that camera to document the world around her. It led to her telling her mother that she wanted to study film. She went to Columbia College Chicago where she studied film and video.
State Representative running for Mayor of Chicago
On Thursday, May 12th, Illinois State Representative Kambium “Kam” Buckner, D. Dist. 26, announced his candidacy for Mayor of the City of Chicago.
THE MCA CHICAGO BRINGS BACK TUESDAYS ON THE TERRACE
Summer Tuesdays come alive on the MCA’s Anne and John Kern Terrace Garden, with free music highlighting artists from Chicago’s internationally renowned jazz community.
1st Congressional District Candidate wants to see impactful changes in District
Charise Williams stumbled into the world of politics. She wanted to save the world. She is running for 1st Congressional District because she believes the District deserves resources it is not currently receiving.
Rail Merger Would Weigh Heavily on Poor and Black Communities
People of color are no stranger to shouldering more than their fair share of the burdens of modern society. It’s historically been the case. And the last two years – marked by the devastating pandemic, social unrest, including the most recent massacre in Buffalo, N.Y. among other racial injustices – have only underscored the disparate challenges faced by Black and other people of color.
OVER 300 RESIDENTS GATHERED TO WITNESS THE VILLAGE OF LYNWOOD DEDICATE NEW VETERANS MEMORIAL
Jada D. Curry- Mayor of Lynwood, Illinois- was joined by the Lynwood Village Board, Regional Elected Officials and over 200 residents as Lynwood will unveil its all-new Veterans Memorial that honors the many military veterans that have served.
Chicago Center for Arts and Technology Celebrated its 5th Anniversary of providing job training, after school & summer programs for disadvantaged neighborhoods Janice K. Jackson of HOPE Chicago recei
The Chicago Center for Arts and Technology (CHICAT) celebrated its 5th Anniversary recently on May 12, 2022, with the “Looking back…Innovating Forward” Friendraiser! The event hosted by ABC 7’s Hosea Sanders awarded Janice K. Jackson, CEO of HOPE Chicago with the “Innovation in Education Award.”
PASTOR MICHAEL EADDY AND MAJOR RELIGOUS LEADERS TO JOIN TOGETHER FOR A MICHIGAN AVENUE PRAYER WALK
FROM MICHIGAN AVENUE TO UVALDE, TEXAS, BUFFALO, NY TO ORANGE COUNTY GUN VIOLENCE AND MENTAL HEALTH MUST BECOME THE #1 PRIORITY IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. A coalition of Faith Leaders, Elected Officials, Community Leaders, Cook County residents, and businesspersons will join together in a Michigan Avenue March for Peace in Chicago. The march will kick off at 401 N. Michigan south to Millennium Park Chicago where they will convene a mass demonstration/prayer at the Bean exhibit.
29th Legislative District Representative Thaddeus Jones Receives Endorsement From Personal Pac
Thaddeus Jones- Illinois State Representative of the 29th Legislative District- is expressing his gratitude for recently receiving the endorsement of the Illinois Personal Pac. The announcement comes at a very challenging time as the right to protect women’s reproductive rights have been threatened by members of the United States Supreme Court.
Governor Pritzker Signs Hospital Assessment Program Expansion
On Tuesday, May 17, Governor JB Pritzker signed HB1950, extending and expanding the Hospital Assessment Program through 2026. The legislation helps ensure cash-flow predictability for hospitals, tying greater funding to higher Medicaid utilization to protect safety net hospitals. It also reclassifies certain hospitals to better align with payment and Medicaid needs, as well as offering tax exemptions and waivers to help hospitals recover from the effects of COVID-19.
1st District Candidate wants to build future for all
1st District Candidate wants to build future for all. Chris Butler, Senior Pastor of Chicago Embassy Church Network, is running for 1st Congressional District.
What’s a credit score and why is it important
Your credit score is a number that tells a story of who you are as a customer. The good news is that understanding how it works and monitoring it can help you take control of the story over time
Robbins Police Department has a new contract
Officers at the Village of Robbins Police Department have a new contract. The contract was signed on Thursday, May 12th. The contract includes a pay increase, as well as resources and equipment such as body cameras and tasers.
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater Selected to Receive Highest Level of Support from the University of Chicago’s Community Programs Accelerator
On May 18th, the Community Programs Accelerator at the University of Chicago announced that Deeply Rooted Dance Theater is one of two organizations joining the Accelerator’s 2022/2023 nonprofit cohort at the Core level. The organization will receive $50,000 in grant funding along with intense, focused, and customized support for up to three years.
Op-Ed / Hidden Scars
As Mental Health Awareness Month nears its close, it’s important that everyone who cares about the whole of Chicago and the whole of Illinois pay some extra close attention to the impact mental health and trauma has in underserved, disenfranchised and socio-economically challenged communities.
