BLACK-LED INSURANCE COMPANY PROVIDES MEDICARE OPTION
Open enrollment lasts until Tuesday, Dec. 15. Zing Health, a doctor-founded startup insurance company, is offering Medicare Advantage HMO plans.
FATHER OF FIVE MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN COMMUNITY
Joseph Williams, husband and father of five, wanted to be a more involved father, so he started to become active at his children’s school. Williams began doing lunchroom duty and moved into reading books in the classroom. In 2017, he got the idea to start Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club, a non-profit organization which promotes literacy among children and which provides a male role model in the lives of children.
Federal Judge Certifies Class, Orders Trump Administration to Stop Denying Pandemic Relief Funds to Incarcerated Persons
On September 24, 2020, Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued an Order certifying a nationwide class of people incarcerated in state and federal prisons, and granting the plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary injunction requiring the U.S. Department of Treasury, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, and the United States of America (“Defendants”) to stop withholding CARES Act stimulus funds from plaintiffs or any class member on the sole basis of their incarcerated status.
TEACHER PROVIDES DESKS TO STUDENTS
Students in Bremen High School District 228 have been in school for a month and taking classes remotely due to COVID-19. Marty Coyle, industrial technology teacher at Hillcrest High School, wanted to do something for the students, so he decided to put out a call for any students who were in need of desks.
Reimagining Store Design to Help Customers Better Navigate the Omni Shopping Experience
Walmart has been on a transformational journey for several years now, reimagining ways to create seamless omni shopping experiences that save our customers time and inspire them whether in-store, online or via mobile.
CHEVY HUMPHREY NAMED THE NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY, CHICAGO
Following a unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees, the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) announced today that Chevy Humphrey, President and CEO of the Arizona Science Center, will succeed David Mosena as President and CEO of one of the largest science museums in the world. Mosena is retiring at the end of the year after 23 years leading MSI.
Majority of Young Adults Now Live with Parents Amid Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a significant toll across the nation, but for young adults the impact has been particularly devastating. According to a new survey by the Pew Research Center, for the first time ever, a majority of young adults between the ages of 18 to 34 now live at home with their parents.
State Regulated Utility Moratorium Extended through Winter 2021 for Eligible Customers
The Illinois Commerce Commission recently announced the moratorium on disconnections has voluntarily been extended by several state regulated utilities through the Winter 2021 for eligible low-income residential customers, and those who self-report to utilities that they are experiencing financial or COVID-19 hardship. Previously, several of the utilities had voluntarily agreed to extend the moratorium on shutoffs for residential customers until September 30, 2020.
Ben & Jerry’s Calls On Fans To March To The Polls In November
As part of Ben & Jerry’s efforts to get people to the polls in November, the ice cream company has unveiled a physical and virtual art installation based on civil rights icon John Lewis’ autobiographical graphic novel trilogy, MARCH.
U.S. House Of Representatives Applauded For Passing The Crown Act
The CROWN Coalition, a national alliance founded by Dove, National Urban League, Western Center on Law & Poverty and Color Of Change, along with over 70 CROWN Act supporting organizations, recently commended the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the CROWN Act of 2020, making the federal bill one step closer to being made into law.
GetSmarter Unveils Findings on the Future of Work with New Report
GetSmarter, a 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU) brand, recently announced the results of a survey exploring the future of work, as accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The “Future of Work is Here” data highlights the value of continued learning as technology and automation change the workforce, details the importance of upskilling and reskilling, and emphasizes the value of soft skills.
COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION RECEIVES COMCAST GRANT
Comcast distributed $50,000 in grant money to three community-based organizations in the South Suburbs to assist in those organizations’ technological needs. New Star, in Chicago Heights, was one of the recipients of $15,000 in grant money.
New Study: College Faculty and Administrators Feel Prepared to Teach Online
U.S. higher education faculty and administrators agree that they are prepared to teach online this fall, and while questions remain, they are optimistic about the future of higher education, according to the second edition of the Digital Learning Pulse Survey, an ongoing four-part series to better understand the needs of colleges in the wake of the transformative disruption brought on by COVID-19.
COALITION ESTABLISHED TO ENSURE BLACK MEDIA IS NOT LEFT OUT
The Coalition for Black Media Equity says that Black media has been overlooked during the pandemic when it comes to support as small businesses. Calling for equity, the coalition gathered to talk about why it’s important for Black media to challenge the state of Illinois and to make sure Black media is not being left out.
COMMENTARY: Trump Brands Black U.S. Senator to Crime and Avoids Denouncing Violence
On August 18, speaking at an event at the White House, President Trump said, “The suburban voter, the suburban housewife, women and men living in the suburbs, they want security and they want safety. They don’t want to have their American dream fulfilled and then have a low-income housing process built right next to their house or in the neighborhood… That’s not part of the deal.”
Matteson unveils casino plans
Village of Matteson President Sheila Chalmers-Currin was recently joined by Rob Miller, a representative of the Choctaw Nation; Alicia Starks, of Inner City Entertainment; and Jay Beck and Robert Pooler, of Precision Golf Dome, for a presentation of projects for a casino proposal, which would be located at the former site of Lincoln Mall, if approved by the Illinois Gaming Board. Chalmers-Currin is confident the proposed casino, backed by the Choctaw Nation, will be approved by the board.
Players Coalition Urges Passage of Reparations Bill HR-40 in Partnership with Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee “THE BILL HA
Players Coalition, in partnership with Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, recently urged the House of Representatives to pass HR-40 in a joint press conference. The bill calls for the establishment of a commission to study reparations proposals for African Americans.
ORGANIZER ASPIRES FOR CHANGE IN COMMUNITY AND IN CONGRESSIONAL CHAMBERS
ORGANIZER ASPIRES FOR CHANGE IN COMMUNITY AND IN CONGRESSIONAL CHAMBERS
The Power of Community Collaborations & Partnerships for Achieving Diversity in Clinical Research
Barriers to participation of racially and ethnically underrepresented patients in clinical trials include: (1) mistrust, (2) fear, (3) lack of comfort with the clinical trial process, (4) lack of information about clinical trials, (5) logistical constraints such as time and out-of-pocket expenses. In addition, social and economic factors (the social determinants of health) may negatively impact patients’ willingness to participate in clinical research.
