Resiliency Amidst COVID: How This Black Business Reemerged As A Global Tech Solution For Minority Small Business Needs
The coronavirus pandemic caused unprecedented loss for Patrice Darby. Her first business, GoNanny, a childcare service, closed in 2020 due to COVID-19, leaving her battling grief after losing something she worked tirelessly to build.
City Colleges of Chicago Announces New Scholarship Program to Support CPS Graduates in Becoming CPS Teachers
City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) Chancellor Juan Salgado today announced the SEED Scholarship to increase the pipeline of talented and diverse educators in Chicago. Starting this fall, the SEED Scholarship (Supporting Emerging Educators Development) will support CPS graduates participating in Teach Chicago Tomorrow, a new partnership initiative that creates a clear path from high school to college and back to CPS as a full-time teacher. The scholarship is designed to cover most, if not all, City Colleges tuition, books, and class materials for participating students.
Get Into It With Tami Roman to Premiere On FOX SOUL
Actress, Producer, Television Personality, Comedian, Spokesperson and Seasoned Businesswoman Tami Roman recently premiered her new show, Get Into It With Tami Roman on FOX SOUL.
THIRTEEN ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVE PORTION OF $100,000 DONATION
Gloria Batey conceived of the idea for Hood to Hire in late 2020 as COVID-19 continued to change the way we all lived. She wanted to find a way for people to work in a COVID society and fulfill their career aspirations at the same time. Her goal includes preparing people for the new hiring market, with a focus on ways to make participants in the program employable for that hiring market.
Partnership with Chicago Public Schools Promotes Health Resources for Medicaid-Eligible Students
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), the Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) Office of Student Health and Wellness (OSHW), and HealthChoice Illinois recently announced a new joint initiative to raise awareness about the free public health resources that exist for CPS students and families that are enrolled in the Medicaid program.
Scholar-Activist and Award-winning Playwright-Actress Address Spelman College Graduates
A political activist who is known internationally for her ongoing work to combat all forms of oppression in the U.S. and abroad and the first African woman writer to have a play on Broadway, will address graduates during Spelman College’s commencement celebrations for the classes of 2020 and 2021 in separate, in-person ceremonies on May 16, 2021.
Virtual OZY Fest in partnership with HBCU’s Clubhouse
OZY Media recently announced that OZY Fest, its one-of-a-kind festival of great entertainment, interactive experiences and big conversations, will return on May 15-16 as a virtual event, aft er the 2020 festival was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Headliners include musicians Chance the Rapper, Sevyn Streeter, Big Freedia, Marc Rebillet and Kat Cunning; comedians Tig Notaro, Maz Jobrani and Aida Rodriguez; chefs Marcus Samuelsson, Tom Colicchio and Ming Tsai; thought leaders Dr. Anthony Fauci, Mark Cuban, Condoleezza Rice, Malcolm Gladwell, Jim Cramer, Revd. Al Sharpton, Deepak Chopra, Rep. Maxine Waters, Sunny Hostin, Alicia Garza, Marcus Scribner, Sophia Chang, DeRay Mckesson, Carmen Yulín Cruz, Adam Grant, Katty Kay, Matt James, Valerie Jarrett, Dr. Michael Lomax, Mariana van Zeller, Dr. Danielle Moss, Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr., Angela Benton and Carlos Watson; and sports fi gures Michael Vick, Stephen A Smith and CC Sabathia. Th e festival will be livestreamed to the Carlos Watson Show YouTube Channel, presented by OZY Media.
Medical Spa Market predicted to expand
Prevalence of skin diseases is constantly on the rise, globally. This is constructing major health encumbrance on most economies.
Bimbo Bakeries USA Pledges $1 Million Commitment to Minority Equity Organizations in Addition to Internal Focus on Diversity, Equity and Belonging
Horsham, PA (April 1, 2021) – Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) has announced a new initiative to combat racial inequity and injustice and create lasting change. As part of that effort, BBU, a proud member of the Grupo Bimbo family of companies, has committed $1 million to national and local organizations dedicated to furthering the education, financial well-being and health of Black and minority Americans. In addition, the company formed a Racial Equity Action Council and appointed Nikki Lang as its first Head of Diversity, Equity & Belonging.
House music pioneer talks about the genre
Jesse Saunders is one of the original members of the Chosen Few DJs. In March, Saunders celebrated the 35th anniversary of his song, “It’s OK,” with remixes.
Chicago Public School CEO to leave in June
On Monday, May 3, Dr. Janice Jackson, CEO of Chicago Public Schools, joined Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot in a press conference to announce that she would be stepping down as CPS CEO at the end of June.
GOOD DEED CHANGES PHILANTHROPIST’S LIFE
Mona Purdy says going to Guatemala and competing in a half marathon changed her life.
ALDERWOMAN MAKES HISTORY IN CALUMET CITY
Monet S. Wilson made history when she was elected as the first Black alderwoman of Calumet City in April. Wilson will represent the 2nd Ward in Calumet City, succeeding Mary Bethe Swibes, who was appointed in 2019
Chicago STEM Students Find Solutions for Social Change in this Year’s Third Annual ENpowered Games Competition
Project SYNCERE (Supporting Youth's Needs with Core Engineering Research Experiments) will host its 4th annual ENpowered Games event virtually on Friday, May 7th, with a focus on addressing social justice needs through STEM. The ENpowered Games Competition attracts hundreds of middle school students from across Chicago’s South and West sides, allowing them to showcase their knowledge and skills against other students.
Michelle T. Boone Joins the Poetry Foundation as President
The Poetry Foundation is pleased to announce Michelle T. Boone will join the Poetry Foundation as president beginning May 4. The appointment concludes a robust, diverse national search led by Korn Ferry in partnership with a committee of Poetry Foundation trustees and staff members.
LOCAL SINGER LOOKS FOR SUCCESS IN U.S.
Singer Matt Benson, who goes by the name Matt B, has released “Eden” this year. It is his United States debut and while Matt B has had success in Japan, he is looking to have success here.
D.C. Statehood is a Voting Rights Issue… and Racial Justice Issue
Washington, D.C. has a higher percentage of Black residents than any state in the country, and they have no voting representation in Congress. This is systemic racism in action. It is long past time to give Washington’s 712,000 residents the representation they deserve by making D.C. our 51st state.
Judge rules two ex-senators should be paid withheld salaries
Springfield — Two former Illinois state senators have a “clear right” to receive portions of their legislative salaries that were withheld by Illinois Comptroller Mendoza and her predecessors, a Cook County judge recently decided.
Mayor Lightfoot Announces Mayor’s Medal of Honor
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot recently announced the Mayor’s Medal of Honor, a new Mayoral award that will honor individuals and organizations who have made extraordinary contributions to Chicago’s residents throughout 2020 and particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
