PASTOR JOHN HANNAH TO BRING TOGETHER THOUSANDS ON THE SOUTHSIDE TO MARCH FOR PEACE IN CHICAGO DURING ITS ANNUAL
Pastor John F. Hannah, Senior Pastor of New Life Covenant SE Church congregation will host its annual “Prayer on the 9” initiative where thousands of people stand together in solidarity during a city-wide march. “Prayer on the 9” with its theme “Our Youth Matter” is a community outreach program that serves as a catalyst for social change in Chicago communities where violence is most prevalent, “Prayer On The 9” will be held on Saturday, May 27th beginning at 12 noon. Pastor Hannah will present his community address at the beginning of the rally at 79th Street and Greenwood.
Project OneTen Calls for Mentors to Help Boys of Color Transition to High School and Beyond
Project OneTen, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the academic foundation for boys of color, has just announced its call for mentors to apply for the 2023-2024 cohort. Beginning in April, National Volunteer Month, Project OneTen is recruiting mentors to fulfill the organization’s mission to help boys build the foundation they need to prepare them for success in school and beyond.
EMERGENCY COMMUNITY FORUM TO BE HELD IN WAKE OF CPD OFFICER ARE’ANAH PRESTON’S SENSELESS TRAGEDY
Ciara Stanton- Associate Director of the Public Equity Intervention Group- will be joined by over 300 mental health professionals, violence prevention advocates, elected officials and Chicago area residents in an urgent community forum addressing mental health and public safety. The forum is being organized in the wake of the senseless tragedy that took 24-year-old CPD Officer Areanah Preston’s precious life.
COOK COUNTY OFFICIALS TO DETAIL DAUNTING CHALLENGES AS WELL AS THEIR ONGOING COMMITMENT TO MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Dennis Deer- Cook County Commissioner of the 2nd District- will be joined by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry, Cook County Public Health CEO Dr. Lamar Hasbrock, Mental Health advocates and civic leaders in a discussion concerning the progress, challenges and outcomes concerning the current mental health crisis in Cook County.
NOTABLE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, PUBLIC EQUITY, SET TO HOST FORUM DEDICATED TO ADDRESSING MATTERS CONCERNING MENTAL HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Ciara Stanton- Associate Director of the Public Equity Intervention Group- will be joined by over 300 mental health professionals, violence prevention advocates, elected officials and Chicago area residents in an urgent community forum addressing mental health and public safety.
THE MAYOR’S BALL, A WHITE-TIE CELEBRATION FOR MAYOR- ELECT BRANDON JOHNSON, WITH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, A MINI TASTE OF BLACK CHICAGO AND FUNDRAISING TO STOP SEX TRAFFICKING OF BLACK GIRLS IN CHICAGO, WI
As Mayor -Elect Brandon Johnson, is preparing to be sworn in as the 57th Mayor of the City of Chicago, The FM Omni-Channel Radio Station, is producing the Mayor’s Ball AKA The Peoples Ball. The Mayor’s Ball will be this Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Malcolm X College, 1900 West Jackson Blvd., 6pm-10pm. Tickets for the Mayor’s Ball are available at www.ChicagoMayorsBall.com.
Today, the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, a program of the Obama Foundation, announced four MBK Model Communities, a new initiative that seeks to expand the implementation of evidence-based practices a
Today, the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, a program of the Obama Foundation, announced four MBK Model Communities, a new initiative that seeks to expand the implementation of evidence-based practices and impact for communities across the country. These MBK Model Communities were selected from a network of hundreds that have an evidence-based track record of success in positively shifting outcomes for boys and young men of color. The four are: Newark, New Jersey; Omaha, Nebraska; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Yonkers, New York, each representing a tangible example of the systems-level impact that communities can have when working to achieve the MBK Milestones. The MBK Milestones are six key life milestones that research shows are especially predictive of later success, and where interventions can have the greatest impact.
National Battle of the Bands Documentary at 2023 American Black Film Festival
Webber Marketing is proud to announce that its film, "National Battle of the Bands: A Salute to HBCU Marching Bands," has been chosen as an official selection for the prestigious 2023 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) in the Documentary Features section. The renowned festival, which showcases the finest in independent Black cinema, will take place in Miami Beach, Florida, from June 14-18.
Black-Owned Edtech Company Stemuli Announces Merger of Infinity.careers and Oppti, Founders Take on New Roles
Stemuli—a gaming company at the intersection of AI, education, and workforce development—announced the merger of Infinity.careers and Oppti into Stemuli, with all companies focused on providing career navigation tools to empower students with the skills needed to thrive in the 21st century economy.
Spelman College Announces 136th Commencement Speaker, Valedictorians and Honorary Degree Recipients
Spelman College announced, Nikole Hannah-Jones, the Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of the 1619 Project and a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine, will deliver the keynote address to graduates during Spelman College's 2023 Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 21, at 3:00 p.m. She will also receive a Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa. The ceremony will be held at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park, GA.
Introducing Julia Hair Wig Brand
Julia Hair as a brand combines beauty, fashion, and quality with all kinds of women's hair. Hence, grabbing human hair from the platform offers a unique opportunity to experience the latest in fashion and bold living.
ENpowered Games help students solve challenges with STEM centered exercises
Cheers and the sound of clapper toys and boom sticks filled Wintrust Arena on Wednesday, May 3rd, for the ENpowered Games, hosted by Project SYNCERE. During the Roll Call, the schools were shown on the Jumbotron and their schools were called out. As the students arrived on the floor, they were greeted with high fives and cheers from the volunteers. One of the students likened the experience to being in the NBA.
Blacks in Green creates sustainable vision for Woodlawn
Recently, Blacks in Green received $10 million from the Environmental Protection Agency to serve as an Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center. The hope is that investment will result in clean water, clean air and clean energy. The organization was one of 17 organizations to receive this investment.
Black Women's Health Imperative releases after the Supreme Court issued a stay temporarily keeping medication abortion pills available
Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI) issues the following statement on SCOTUS decision to preserve access to safe medication abortion.
Turner Haus Brewery Founder receives Diversity in Brewing Scholarship
Turner Haus Brewery started about 10 years ago and is the brainchild of Blair Aikens and her cousin Steven Turner. Turner, who started as a home brewer, brought a beer to share with his family. He was living in Nashville at the time and had come back to Chicago for his grandmother’s funeral.
Young changemakers awarded $15,000 each from Prudential Financial at Emerging Visionaries Summit
For initiatives that range from promoting financial literacy to combating mental health stigmas, five young people were named Grand Prize winners by Prudential Financial's Emerging Visionaries program at a four-day summit held this week at Prudential's Newark headquarters.
Star of ‘Belle Collective’ talks about upcoming season
Sophia “So Gucci” Williams watched the first season of OWN TV’s “Belle Collective” and thought she would be a great fit for the show detailing the lives of six Black women entrepreneurs living in Jackson, Miss. People started to tell her that she should be on the show. Then, one of the cast members contacted her and wanted to pitch her for the show.
Whitney Young Magnet High School Takes Second Place in National Decathlon Championship
Whitney M. Young Magnet High School’s decathlon team took second place over the weekend at the rigorous and highly-competitive United States Academic Decathlon National Competition in Frisco, Texas, earning one of the school’s highest scores to date at the national level. Of note, both Lane Tech College Prep High School and the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences also participated at the national level in Texas but in a separate division with Lane Tech taking second place in that division and both schools bringing home individual gold medals as well.
Access to pre-apprenticeship program helps those interested in skilled trades
Lonnie Baker wasn’t sure what he wanted as a career choice. So, he decided to attend South Suburban College. He took a few classes, which gave him some insight into other career paths. It wasn’t until he had to get work done on his property that he pinpointed plumbing as a career.
