WILLETTE BENFORD TO SERVE AS CITY OF CHICAGO’S DIRECTOR OF RE-ENTRY
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced that Willette Benford will serve as Director of Re-Entry for the City of Chicago, a newly created role that sits at the center of a $13 million initiative launched during the 2022 budget process that will transform Chicago into a national leader in supporting returning residents.
Chef Dominique Leach created the blueprint for her own success
Dominique Leach is the co-owner of Lexington Betty Smokehouse. She is A determined, hardworking chef with a restaurant in one of the best food cities in the World. Recently, Lexington Betty Smokehouse took over One Eleven Food Hall, transforming it to a full-service restaurant.
CARLOS SIMON releases of Requiem for the Enslaved
Decca is proud to announce the signing of US composer Carlos Simon and the release of his new album Requiem for the Enslaved. The title work sees Simon infuse the traditional Catholic requiem with music from African American spirituals to create a haunting piece for chamber ensemble and spoken word.
STATE AUDIT FINDS BILLIONS IN UNEMPLOYMENT FRAUD
SPRINGFIELD – A state audit released Thursday found nearly $2 billion in federal money intended to help unemployed Illinoisans during the pandemic was lost to fraudulent claims in Illinois.
Artist’s tintype photos capture Black life
“Head up, chest up,” Adam Davis directed the subject seated in front of him and his camera. The flash popped and Davis took the metal plate out the camera.
NEW DAY. NEW DU. THE DUSABLE MUSEUM ANNOUNCES NEW NAME AND REFRESHED BRANDING
After more than 60 years, the nation’s first independent museum of Black history has unveiled a new name and new visual identity: The DuSable Museum of African American History is entering a new era as The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center. The new name reaffirms the historic organization’s commitment to educating all people about Black history, culture and experience, and to recognize the global connections and cultures of Black people across the diaspora.
Communications professional uses Standard of Love for transformation and improvement
There is no greater joy for Maya Ford than to see Black men laughing. It lightens her whole Universe. She wants to help them get to a place of joy.
Black Healthcare Professionals Empower Next Generation
Inspired by the iconic poem of Maya Angelou, “And Still I Rise,” PCOM South Georgia’s Sistahs in Medicine and PCOM’s Office of Diversity and Community Relations hosted a panel of Black women experts in health care to share their stories of strength, hope and perseverance.
Claflin University Receives $500,000 from Bank of America to Support The Center for Social Justice
Claflin University announcesthat Bank of America will invest $500,000 to support the University’s Center for Social Justice and the Pathways From Prison Program. The Pathways From Prison Program is a historic collaboration between Claflin and the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) that provides incarcerated individuals in South Carolina access to the University’s exceptional academic programs.
With Pending Transaction: Media Mogul Envisions Escalated Voices of African-Americans in Broadcast Media
In the early days of broadcasting, the faces of local television newscasters, reporters and management were almost exclusively White and male.
ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU AND ILLINOIS PRESS FOUNDATION AWARD GRANTS TO 16 HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM PROGRAMS
Illinois Farm Bureau and the Illinois Press Foundation recently announced the awarding of grants to 16 high school journalism efforts throughout the state
ROSELAND MEDICAL DISTRICT PLAN APPROVAL EXPECTED
The Master Plan for the Roseland Medical District is expected to be approved later this summer. A draft of the plan was submitted to the Department of Planning and Development’s Committee on Design in mid-May.
HAVAS CHICAGO HIGHLIGHTS THE CAREER JOURNEYS OF BLACK CREATIVES IN “JUST LIKE ME” DOCUMENTARY
According to the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), only 7.4% of entry-level marketers are Black, and Havas wants to change that. In a new documentary called “Just Like Me,” created and directed by Havas Chicago senior art director TTK Harris, the agency aims to spotlight the contributions Black creatives make to culture, expose the challenges many face simply because of the color of their skin and reinforce the importance of representation in advertising and design. “Just Like Me” shares stories of triumph and inspiration from eight visionary black creatives who, against all odds, made it to the top of their game and are now throwing a line back to the next generation.
LEGOLAND® NEW YORK RESORT GIVES AWAY “90 SURPRISES PER WEEK” TO CELEBRATE THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LEGO® GROUP!
LEGOLAND® New York Resort celebrates the 90th anniversary of LEGO® with a 20-foot-tall LEGO® birthday cake, 90 surprise giveaways per week, and much more!
Bridging the Opportunity Gap: Connecting Black and Latinx Students to Careers in Finance
This summer, the Greenwood Project will teach financial literacy, coding, career skills, and investment strategies to over 200 Black and Latinx youth, primarily from Chicago’s South and West Sides. Their goal is to empower Black and Latinx communities to overcome generational cycles of poverty by introducing students to wealth-building career pathways through the intensive study of finance.
Kua Designs Pops-Up Across America
Kua Designs will host a pop-up tour across the United States in five major cities including Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington, D.C., bringing their culture meets cosmopolitan handbags and jewelry from the vibrant African city of Accra, Ghana this summer.
Bambee provides human resource assistance for small businesses
Allan Jones’ journey as an entrepreneur includes spending his entire career working at small business-focused technology companies, including Docstoc and Zip Recruiter.
Building A Progressive Black Press
The Black Press Host Meet the Candidates will take place on Sunday, June 26 from 3 pm - 6 pm at HUB 41, located at 4131 South State Street, Chicago. This collective gathering will bring together Illinois and Chicago’s most progressive and respected Black media platforms to present all of the respective candidates running for Illinois, Cook County, and City of Chicago positions in the June 28 Primary Election.
