CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT IS LOOKING FOR APPLICANTS
Chicago Fire Department Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt never saw a Black Firefighter or Paramedic when she was growing up, and there definitely weren’t any women firefighters in the department when she was growing up. She’s hoping to change that.
700 Volunteers Turn Out for Illinois CPA Society’s 13th Annual CPA Day of Service
Showing their commitment to their communities, hundreds of certified public accountants (CPAs) across Illinois participated in the Illinois CPA Society’s 13th annual CPA Day of Service on Sept. 23rd, with others still planning activities this fall.
Charlie Wilson to Headline Chicago Urban League’s 61st Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner on Nov. 5
The Chicago Urban League’s 61st annual Golden Fellowship Dinner (GFD) will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5th, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago, 301 E. North Water Street. Chicago Urban League President and CEO Karen Freeman- Wilson announced award-winning R&B singer, songwriter and musician Charlie Wilson (also known as “Uncle Charlie”) as the headline performer.
AWARD-WINNING BEAUTY COMPANY TLB RAISES $6.7 MILLION TO EXPAND INCLUSIVE BEAUTY BRANDS
Award-winning beauty company The Lip Bar Inc. announced that it has raised an oversubscribed $6.7M fundraising round to further grow its house of brands including The Lip Bar, the 10-year-old innovative vegan, cruelty free and non-toxic beauty brand, and thread beauty, the newly launched, bold, gender-neutral, Gen Z-focused, BIPOC beauty brand that is proving to be a breath of fresh air in the industry
ILLINOIS LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION TO HOST ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE AND GALA
From Thursday to Friday, Oct. 13-15, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (ILBCF) will host its Annual Conference at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk. The conference will be an opportunity for students, legislators, and other civically- minded individuals to participate in informative workshops, hear from a lineup of subject matter experts, network, and celebrate the ILBCF’s enduring legacy during its 20th anniversary year.
Trinidadian Model Struts the Runways of Milan and Paris for Top Luxury Fashion Labels -- 28Models
Model Jean-Luc Joseph represented the Caribbean Island of Trinidad and Tobago, internationally at Milan and Paris fashion week - as he walked for luxury fashion labels Bottega Veneta and Balmain for the showcase of the SS23 season.
Minority Accounting Students Sought for Internship Preparation Program
The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) is proud to support aspiring CPAs at the 11th annual Mary T. Washington Wylie Internship Preparation Program to be held Jan. 4-6, 2023. The award-winning, threeday, virtual program aimed at advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the CPA profession is now accepting applications until Nov. 7, at www.icpas.org/ mtww.
AUTHOR AND EDUCATOR CREATES THEMED GAS STATION CENTERED AROUND READING
The books were published in 1998-1999 and there was even a “Roopster Roux Day.” Lavette created a Roux community, with reading and sports at the center. She dreamed of using Roopster Roux to get kids excited about reading and creating a bridge outside of the classroom for parents to help their kids read. She wanted to create Roux gas stations, where gas stations would also be reading centers.
BOY SCOUTS HOST 14TH ANNUAL WHITNEY M. YOUNG, JR. SERVICE AWARD CELEBRATION
Pathway to Adventure Council, Boy Scouts of America, is pleased to recognize exceptional community members at its 14th Annual Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award Celebration on October 20, 2022. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago at 6:30pm.
TREASURER CONYEARS-ERVIN, BMO HOST BUILDING WEALTH TODAY FOR TOMORROW FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT WEEKEND
From Friday-Saturday, Sept.30-Oct. 1, Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin and BMO Financial Group hosted the “Building Wealth Today for Tomorrow Financial Empowerment Weekend” at the UIC Forum. The event combined the Treasurer’s two signature events - the Building Wealth Today for Tomorrow Financial Empowerment Summit and the Financial Services Career Fair. Over 1500 Chicagoland residents took the opportunity to gain insights into the current financial trends, build relationships to obtain job opportunities within the financial services industry, join workshops on saving money, buying a home or starting a business, and access much more.
Rapper Tia P. Wins Grand Prize in Unsigned Only Music Competition
The Unsigned Only Music Competition is pleased to announce its 2022 winners. It is with great pleasure that Unsigned Only bestows its highest honor, the overall Grand Prize, to the Inglewood, CA rapper Tia P. for the song “That Action.” The Grand Prize winner is awarded a prize package totaling $50,000, including $20,000 in cash (US) and more in merchandise and services.
NEW GRANT PROGRAM HELPS ENTREPRENEURS OF COLOR, WOMEN, LGBTQ+, VETERANS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
The Source Grow Grant prioritizes sectors that were heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic – hospitality, food service, arts and entertainment, retail trade, transportation, warehousing, childcare and social assistance, as well as accommodations. The hope is the grant money and business advising to people in these sectors from these communities will help close the racial wealth and opportunity gap. The funds for the Source Grow Grant were provided by the American Rescue Plan Act.
New Dolton 149 Board of Education President Wilbur Tillman Sets “New Course”
Dolton School District 149’s new Board of Education President, Wilbur Tillman, who presided at his first full board meeting on Thursday, Sept. 22, is aiming to “set a new course” for the district.
Mayor Henyard responds to Appellate Court ruling that recall efforts were “invalid”
Following is a statement from Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard in response to the ruling by Appellate Court Presiding Justice Delort on Friday that efforts by members of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Dolton to recall Mayor Henyard are wholly unconstitutional and without merit:
THE CHICAGO LIGHTS’ TUTORING PROGRAM HELPS STUDENTS
The Chicago Lights’, a one-on-one tutoring program has returned in-person this year for the first time in two years. Chicago Lights’ is the nonprofit organization at Fourth Presbyterian Church, located at 126 E. Chestnut St. The tutoring program began in 1964 as a way to provide support to students who needed help North, West and South sides of the city. Each year, between 300-400 students are serviced. Each student is matched with a mentor.
MCA Chicago Hosts Annual Visionary Luncheon Honoring Artist Lorna Simpson and Northern Trust
The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA) held its annual Visionary Luncheon, celebrating leadership in the arts. Over 400 guests—including cultural, business, civic, and artistic leaders—were in attendance to learn more about the museum’s arts learning initiatives and to recognize this year’s honorees.
