2020 Cook County property tax analysis: A heavier burden for businesses, Black and Latino suburban property owners
Businesses in Cook County and Black and Latino suburban property owners are bearing the brunt of 2020’s property tax increases, according to a first-of-its-kind analysis of nearly 1.8 million bills by Treasurer Maria Pappas’ office.
Black Broads Abroad X Clark University To Host, Get The F Out Of America: The Blueprint Conference
Phelena Jean, founder of the multi-media platform Black Broads Abroad is hosting the Get The F Out of America Blueprint conference, being held at Clark Atlanta University, October 2-3, 2021.
MATTESON STEM CENTER TO SERVE COMMUNITY
The Community STEM Center in Matteson is expected to be open by the 2022-2023 school year and will be located at 20648 Matteson Avenue. The facility will house the School District 159 offices and the Community STEM Center. The STEM Center will include an aerospace lab, a Makerspace lab and a foundational lab for younger students and community members.
RESEARCH FINDS THAT AFFLUENT AFRICAN AMERICANS ARE MORE LIKELY TO START A BUSINESS
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management conducted a study with 455 affluent Black and African Americans as part of its Diverse Viewpoints: Understanding Affluence in the United States. The study was conducted to understand the beliefs, motivations, priorities that influence wealth and investment decisions among the Black and African American community. Insights were found using qualitative and quantitative techniques.
THE ACCELERATOR PROGRAM PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR NON-PROFITS
The Community Programs Accelerator at the University of Chicago was founded seven years ago, with the knowledge that non-profit organizations play a vital role to the health and vitality of the communities. The Accelerator serves as a central point for non-profit organizations to access resources that the University of Chicago can provide – build capacity, establish working relationships and technical expertise. The goal of the Accelerator is to help non-profit organizations scale and grow.
81.8% of Americans Are in Favor of Vaccine Passport
Upgraded Points recently published the results of a vaccine survey that reveals how Americans feel about various travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. With ongoing debate surrounding personal freedoms and the ability to travel unhindered throughout the country, most now believe that proof of vaccination should be a requirement. The survey also indicated which generation was more likely to disagree with vaccination passports and how both male and female respondents feel about the issue. Upgraded Points regularly conducts and provides such in-depth reports for traveling and credit card usage, as well as helpful tips and resources for travelers.
DOUBLE DUTCH GROUP GROWS TO BECOME A SISTERHOOD
Pamela Robinson was 45-years old when she was looking for a happy place. She needed a break from adulting and wanted an outlet. She was at a barbecue, brought out the Double Dutch rope and had an amazing time. It took her mind off everything she had going on.
American Composers Forum presents concert of world premieres with Chicago’s acclaimed Great Black Music Ensemble, celebrating 55th anniversary of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musici
The American Composers Forum (ACF) is proud to announce the culminating event of its two-year partnership with the Chicagobased, internationally-renowned Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) and its Great Black Music Ensemble: a concert celebrating the 55th anniversary of AACM, taking place at AACM’s long-time partner the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts (915 E. 60th Street) at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30. Tickets are free and available at tickets.uchicago.edu on Friday, Oct. 1.
Best Buy Commits up to $10M Investment in Brown Venture Group’s Inaugural Fund
Brown Venture Group LLC, a venture capital firm formed to fund Black, Latino and Indigenous technology entrepreneurs, announced today that Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) has committed up to $10M to its inaugural fund.
H.O.O.D. House provides shelter for young women
Gyrls in the H.O.O.D. Foundation has found a way to provide shelter to young women and to do their part when it comes to youth homelessness. The organization has identified to two young women who will move into H.O.O.D. House unit.
Chicago’s new safe digging “ambassadog” is Questa, a pandemic pup who moved here to get adopted and chase rabbits
Peoples Gas has unveiled Questa — a hound dog who moved to Chicago from Oklahoma — as the company’s new safe digging “ambassadog.” Questa’s new job title was announced this morning at Lincoln Park Zoo, where the pup proudly stood before cameras. Questa is three years old and has a heartwarming backstory. She moved to Chicago from Oklahoma after a family in the Andersonville neighborhood agreed to foster her during the COVID-19 pandemic. Questa was very sick at the time with heartworm, ringworm and hookworm. The family nursed her back to health and adopted her. Then they discovered her passion for digging.
FourthWall Testing Offers New, One-of-a-Kind, COVID-19 Testing Solutions For Families and Businesses
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. PRNewswire -- As the Delta and other variants circulate it’s clear that widespread and accurate testing will play a critical role in ensuring public safety. Businesses, schools, professional sports teams, and productions want to stay open but are looking for ways to keep employees and their families safe. Epitome Risk is now offering one-of-a-kind testing solutions through its new subsidiary, FourthWall Testing that lets people know how their body responded to the Covid-19 vaccine.
JINS Launches Its First Biodegradable Sunglasses
-- JINS Eyewear announced a new line of biodegradable sunglasses as part of its popular JINS&SUN brand. Launching in the USA, the newest line of sunglasses will combine JINS&SUN’s refined frame designs with biodegradable, bioplastic materials.
Houston’s Singing Sensation, Aysia, Launches her Debut Single with UniversalCMG World Entertainment 1954
Shaking Up The Music Industry, Aysia, The Young Talent From Houston, Has Just Released Her Incredible Debut Single With UniversalCMG 1954.
Valcooks Kitchen Revolutionizes Home Cooking with Interactive Cookbook
Valerie Wilson Reed, aka “Valcooks” has revolutionized the cookbook industry with her new interactive cookbook, “Valcooks Kitchen.”
Meridian of Illinois Donates $1 Million to Humboldt Park Health Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic
Meridian of Illinois announced today it donated $1 million to fund the establishment of Humboldt Park Health’s (HPH) new Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic to serve the North Side of Chicago, bringing comprehensive and evidence-based behavioral health services to the community. Meridian’s contribution enabled HPH to furnish the clinic and to hire high-quality medical professionals.
Experian North America launches groundbreaking initiative to accelerate financial inclusion in underserved communities
Leading information services company Experian today announced the launch of Inclusion Forward – Experian Empowering Opportunities ™, a first-of-its-kind initiative to help clients identify and directly support underserved and vulnerable communities. Inclusion Forward™ harnesses Experian’s data, analytics and technology to help clients create and provide more affordable credit access.
Ark Entrepreneurial Center partners with the Citizen Newspaper Group to prepare young moguls for the Black Women’s Expo
Sunny Davis Nicholson wanted to create a place where young people would learn skills that would set them up for future success. Davis Nicholson started Ark Entrepreneurial Center, located at 2458 S. Millard Ave. She describes it as a youth business school.
Secretary of State Candidate, David Moore, Promotes Organ Donation
In response to August being National Minority Donor Awareness Month, Illinois Secretary of State candidate, David Moore, joined forces with Gift of Hope to hold a public education forum about the benefits of organ donation in the Auburn Gresham community. One of the responsibilities of the secretary of state’s office is to maintain the Illinois’ official registry of residents who wish to donate organs and/or tissue upon their death.
