New Research Indicates Racial Justice is Top Factor Motivating Young Voters of Color
The national survey of 1,915 eligible Black, Latinx, Native and Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) voters ages 18-24 years old, found that young people of color were best motivated to vote with bold messages centering on the issues they care most about: racism and systemic inequality.
Teacher Publishes Children’s Book That Aims to Normalize Greatness in the Black Community
The need for diverse literature inspired Clamentia Hall Jr. to publish a book that encourages self-worth and self-assurance by highlighting the potential that lies within boys of color. As an under-represented community within the world of children’s literature, boys with brown skin deserve to see themselves in the books they read.
NAACP Announce A Long-Term Partnership To Deploy Over Four Million Dollars In Grants And Resources Through The Black-Owned Business Center
As part of a continued commitment to uplift New Majority-owned small businesses across the United States, Hello Alice has joined forces with the NAACP to create the Black-owned Business Center to ensure the growth and advancement of small business owners.
BMO Harris Bank Launches Community Impact Webinar Series
BMO Harris Bank recently announced the launch of its new Community Impact Webinar Series. The ongoing series will serve as a free resource for members in the community to obtain important information on key financial topics.
Illinois Department of Public Health Issues COVID-19 Halloween Festivities Guidance
As we head into the holiday season, starting with Halloween, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is issuing guidance to help people celebrate safely as we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Guidelines include following the 3 W’s – Wash your hands. Watch your distance. Wear your mask.
ORGANIZATION HOSTS VIRTUAL EVENTS TO SUPPORT THOSE WITH BREAST CANCER
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and there are individuals with breast cancer who still need a support system during COVID-19 where meeting in person can be a challenge. To continue to support those who need it, Gilda’s Club Chicago has created virtual programming.
Hospitals Hit Setbacks on Road to Recovery
August was a challenging month for hospitals nationwide as margins declined across the board, reflecting continued volatility in the sixth month of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Kaufman Hall September National Hospital Flash Report.
Give Blck: New Database Connects Donors to Black Nonprofits
Give Blck, a new digital platform that raises visibility for Black-founded nonprofits across America, launched recently. The tool helps donors easily identify these organizations in order to drive more dollars to underfunded causes and help solve racial disparities in philanthropic funding.
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.® DOES IT AGAIN AND RAISES $1 MILLION IN SUPPORT OF HBCUS
For the third consecutive year, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® has successfully raised $1 million in 24 hours for the benefit of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
United We Rise Works To Collectively End The HIV Epidemic For Every(Black)Body
United We Rise (UWR) recently launched nationally with the goal to unite and mobilize a collective force to end the HIV epidemic and uplift the quality of life for Black people. This new national effort is a pioneering collaboration of over 30 groups brought together by three organizations–National Black Gay Men’s Advocacy Coalition (NBGMAC), National Black Women’s HIV/AIDS Network (the Network), and the Multicultural AIDS Coalition (MAC). Together, these groups and their UWR partner organizations are working to build a Black-led, intersectional initiative that ends HIV, while fighting for a just response to COVID-19. The work of UWR is also grounded in the dismantling of racism that permeates Black life.
Kapor Foundation Gives $1 Million In Grant Funding To Social Justice Organizations
Kapor Foundation is giving $1 million in grant funding to national civil rights and local grassroots organizations focused on voter education and engagement, voter and election protection, and building political power within Black and Brown communities
NOTICE FROM COOK COUNTY ASSESSOR FRITZ KAEGI
This issue of the Suburban Times Weekly contains a 112-page supplement of the Real Estate Assessment List for Bloom Township. The listing contains Property Index Numbers, street names, addresses and the proposed, assessment values recently mailed to Bloom Township taxpayers. Our office is dedicated to increasing ethics, fairness and transparency in our work. As your Cook County Assessor, I hope you find this information helpful.
Survey Highlights Challenges for Post-9/11 Wounded Veterans During Pandemic
One-third of post-9/11 wounded veterans who responded to a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) survey noted they have or expect to run out of money due to the COVID-19 pandemic
African American State & Local Government Employees Have Higher Concerns About Health and Financial Risks of COVID-19
A national poll of state and local employees finds that African American workers are more concerned than their colleagues about the potential health and economic impacts of COVID-19. Thirty-nine percent of African American state and local employees are worried about contracting the coronavirus at work as compared to 22 percent of all other survey respondents. Twenty-one percent of African American workers are concerned about a reduction in pay, which is nearly twice the level of other state and local employees (11 percent).
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL RECEIVES 2020 NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON RECOGNITION
Ted Lenart Regional Gifted Center, located at 8101 S. LaSalle, was named a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School. It is the first time Lenart received this award and the West Chatham school is one of six Chicago Public Schools to receive the recognition this year.
Missguided Powerhouse Teams Up With Iconic Streetwear Brand Sean John To Drop Their First Women’s Collaboration
Global fashion brand MISSGUIDED and iconic streetwear brand SEAN JOHN have introduced SEAN JOHN X MISSGUIDED The Classics, a capsule collection for fall.
Series explores beauty standards and creates a platform for Black women
Barefoot Wine, a brand committed to inclusivity and amplifying diverse voices, brings Jordin Sparks, Ashley Everett and Melissa Butler together for We Stan for Her, a four-part web series centered around the unique beauty experience of Black women in America. In the series, which launched recently, each woman shares their personal journeys, challenges and wins that will make viewers laugh, relate and, most importantly, learn.
Relaunch of Iconic Telethon Hosted by Actor & Comedian Kevin Hart
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) has announced the relaunch of their legendary Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon with Kevin Hart joining as host.
Keith E. Sonderling Sworn In As EEOC Commissioner And Vice Chair
Keith E. Sonderling was recently sworn in as Commissioner of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Sonderling was nominated by President Trump on July 17, 2019, re-nominated on March 16, 2020, and was confirmed on September 22, 2020 by a Senate vote of 52-41 to serve as Commissioner, for a term expiring July 1, 2024. Sonderling was also designated by President Trump to serve as Vice Chair of the Commission. Sonderling joins Chair Janet Dhillon and Commissioners Charlotte A. Burrows and Victoria A. Lipnic on the presidentially appointed bipartisan Commission. One vacancy remains on the Commission.
