CHICAGO SCHOLARS HOSTS SERIES TO EMPOWER FUTURE WOMEN BUSINESS LEADERS
Chicago Women Lift and Lead was created in 2021. Elizabeth Browne, Head of Entrepreneur & Family Office Partnerships at RedBird, had the idea for the series. She wanted to figure out how to ensure greater access and opportunity for women in business, especially women of color. With the series, 40 senior women leaders from different sectors and industries in Chicago are paired with a cohort of young women, who are recent graduates entering the workforce or set to enter the workforce. The young women have the opportunity for exposure to different career paths and mentorship from the 40 senior women leaders.
African American Woman Develops Unique Program to Help Level the Playing Field for 750,000 Minority Construction Firms
A decade ago, Suzanne Stantley realized that billions of dollars in construction projects were going on in communities throughout the country and that most African American businesses were not in the loop to bargain for, identify and connect with the right decision-makers. She learned these businesses’ inability to make connections impacted their ability to participate in the American dream, and she knew exactly what she had to do. She took her more than thirty-five years as a trained marketer and parlayed that into a venture that would bring companies, small and large, together to do business.
Mother uses pain for purpose of changing lives
Pamela Bosley’s son Terrell Bosley was a gifted musician and a music lover who played music at church. At the age of 18, Terrell was shot and killed on the grounds of a church in 2006. Bosley founded the Terrell Bosley Anti Violence Association. The goal of the organization is to change lives and bring about peace.
South Suburban College Seeking Teachers for College for Kids Summer Program
The Office of Continuing, Corporate and Community Education (C3) at South Suburban College (SSC) is seeking teachers to join the College for Kids teaching staff. This program will greatly enhance a child’s development this summer.
Black Men United and Political Leaders Sending Medical Supplies to Ukraine
Representatives of Black Men United, Ukrainian officials and political leaders are to gather at a south-suburban warehouse Saturday morning (March 26) to ship off medical supplies to Ukraine, whose people are suffering injury and death in the Russian attack.
Assessor’s Office Releases Data on Chicago Commercial Properties
Assessor Fritz Kaegi announced the public release of data used to calculate the assessment of every individual commercial property located in the City of Chicago for Tax Year 2021 – the first time the Office has made this information available online.
Forest Preserves of Cook County Prepares for Spring 2022 Trout Fishing Season
The Forest Preserves of Cook County is pleased to announce the 2022 spring inland trout fishing season, opening on Saturday, April 2, at Axehead Lake (Park Ridge), Belleau Lake (Park Ridge), Sag Quarry East (Lemont), Horsetail Lake (Palos Park) and Green Lake (Calumet City).
(BPRW) Racial Equity Video Anthology launched to spread insight and inspiration from grassroots leaders making change
(Black PR Wire) Thank you to everyone who joined for this year’s State of Black Philanthropy. Together, we honored and uplifted Black generosity, leadership, and community impact. We experienced the deep wisdom, power, and insights of community leaders and creatives building momentum for a more equitable and just Greater Miami.
Black Fashion Designers Create The Perfect Spring Looks
The Black Fashion Week| USA runway event returned for its 7th annual fashion week over the weekend ending Black History Month and Celebrating Women’s History Month in Chicago, IL. The event took place in Chicago, IL where it all began 7 years ago with a vision to highlight designers of color, promoting and exposing their brand aesthetics to the general public nationwide in key metropolitan cities.
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL BLACK BANK FOUNDATION
Major League Soccer announced recently that it would leverage a historic $25 million loan from a syndicate of Black banks, marking the first time any sports league has participated in a major commercial transaction exclusively with Black banks. Facilitated by the nonprofit National Black Bank Foundation (NBBF), the partnership is the latest significant step in a series of ongoing efforts by MLS in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion space.
CTA Hosts Meeting Regarding Future Contracted Work as Part of the Proposed Red Line Extension Project
As part of its commitment to extend contracting opportunities to the communities it serves, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), hosted a virtual meeting for local small businesses and disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) to learn more about upcoming contracting opportunities as part of the proposed Red Line Extension (RLE) project.
NEW SYNERGY FOR BLACK WORLD PROGRESS
Hope is on the horizon for a Black world renaissance. This is the expected outcome of an agreement reached by member-states of the African Union (AU) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) at their virtual first summit. The agreement calls for boosting trade, investment and technology among them to uplift their people from poverty, malnutrition and illiteracy they inherited from slavery and colonialism. With the world now opening for in-person transactions, Barbados and Ghana are urging the two bodies to begin to implement the summit’s agreement.
Otis Redding Foundation Announces New Center for the Arts & Amphitheater
The Otis Redding Foundation is excited to announce the planned 9,000 square foot Otis Redding Center for the Arts and Amphitheater located in a place that is famous for its musical talent and heritage. It is envisioned as a central destination for youth educational programs in music and the arts.
Clerk's Office Conducts Ballot Lottery for June 28, 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Races
Cook County Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough and the Clerk's Office Election Team held ballot lotteries in a public drawing March 21st to determine candidate ballot positions for countywide races in the June 28, 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election.
UChicago launches scholarships and comprehensive support for students and scholars impacted by war in Ukraine
As part of a comprehensive effort to support students and scholars impacted by the war in Ukraine, the University of Chicago announced today that it will provide full-tuition scholarships for undergraduate students affected by the invasion.
Advocates Applaud the Advancement of Sen. Duckworth's Legislation Restoring the FCC's Full Authority to Address the High Cost of Phone Calls for Incarcerated People and Their Families
On Tuesday, the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee moved the Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2021 (S. 1541) out of committee after a markup. Introduced last year by Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D–Illinois), the bill advanced with an amendment agreed to by prison-phone-justice advocates and the National Sheriffs’ Association. The bill would restore the FCC’s authority to regulate all prison and jail calls and stop prison-telecom corporations from charging incarcerated people and their loved ones predatory rates.
Musician creates opportunities for Black jazz musicians
Ernest Dawkins was always drawn to music. He considers himself a Scientist of Sound. Dawkins can recall a time when 63rd, 47th and 43rd Streets were filled with night clubs. He would go to the Regal and see the Motown Revue. The music was accessible. It was being played in the community and had a communal feel.
THE 40TH ANNUAL CHICAGO MUSIC AWARDS SET FOR APRIL 2
The 40th Annual Chicago Music Awards and milestone celebration will make history by honoring the best of Chicagoland entertainers in all genres of music. The biggest event night in music in Chicago will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at the Congress Plaza Hotel and Convention Center, 520 S. Michigan Avenue.
SoFar Sounds creates intimate music experience
SoFar Sounds offers music lovers an opportunity to experience live music in intimate settings, but there’s a catch. The concertgoers don’t know the venue until 36 hours before the show and they don’t know the lineup of artists until they are at the show.
