PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES FOR THE NATIONAL DAY OF RACIAL HEALING TRHT Greater Chicago to host racial healing circles across the city
TRHT Greater Chicago will host 3-days of city wide racial healing circles at community centers, government agencies, nonprofits, schools, corporations, and more. Racial healing circles are designed to raise awareness, consciousness and empathy among those who participate.
South Chicago organization finalist for $10 million prize
Claretian Associates was awarded $100,000 as part of the Chicago Prize to work on nine projects in the South Chicago community
Majority Whip Clyburn Hails Passage of H.R. 3 Landmark Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn hailed House passage of H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act. This landmark legislation gives Medicare the power to negotiate directly with drug companies and extends those lower prices to Americans with private insurance too.
IDOR Reminds Illinois Businesses of Minimum Wage Tax Credit Available This Year
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding small businesses they can now utilize the Minimum Wage Credit, which became effective on January 1, 2020.
CAMELOT ILLINOIS AWARDS GRANTS TO CHICAGO LATINO CAUCUS FOUNDATION AND LOST BOYZ INC.
Camelot Illinois announced the first recipients of the Camelot Illinois Grant Program to help fund non-profit initiatives that benefit communities across the State. “As an Illinois company, we place great emphasis on social responsibility and are dedicated to providing much-needed support to organizations that are making a difference in our communities,” said Keith Horton, Acting General Manager Camelot Illinois. “Through our new grant program, we are able to partner with impactful organizations like Chicago Latino Caucus Foundation and Lost Boyz to do good for the people of Illinois.”
U .S. POSTAL SERVICE ISSUING GWEN IFILL BLACK HERITAGE FOREVER STAMP JAN. 30
The 43rd stamp in the Black Heritage series honors Gwen Ifill, one of the nation’s most esteemed journalists. The stamp art features a photo of Ifill taken in 2008 by photographer Robert Severi. Art director Derry Noyes designed the stamp.
Federal Appeals Court Reinstates NAACP Census Suit
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Prince George’s County, Maryland, and other plaintiffs won an important appeals court ruling recently, which reinstates their federal suit challenging the federal government’s inadequate plans for conducting the 2020 Census after the district court erroneously dismissed it.
Cook County wants to make sure everyone is counted in census
With the Census count approaching, there is an initiative in Cook County to ensure hard-to-count populations are included. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Board of Commissioners, appointed a commission which includes Marlon Everett, cardiovascular unit at Advocate Trinity Hospital; Patrice E. Ford, executive director of the Steans Family Foundation; and Barbara Lumpkin, interim president and CEO of the Chicago Urban League. The goal of the commission is to encourage participation and increase awareness of the 2020 Census.
Landmarks Illinois celebrates restoration of former civil rights leader’s home on Martin Luther King Day
Landmarks Illinois will celebrate the completion of an important restoration project at the National Historic Landmark, the Oscar Stanton De Priest Apartment Building in Bronzeville, at a community event on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 20, 2020.
Frédéric Fekkai Launches Clean Haircare Collection
A new year typically means cleaning up your diet, your fitness routine or your bank account. This year, make it about cleaning your hair, and in turn the environment. According to a press release, seventy-three percent of consumers are open to changing their habits in an effort to reduce their environmental impact. They just need more options.
Clean Haircare Collection Launched by Fekkai
A new year typically means cleaning up your diet, your fitness routine or your bank account. This year, make it about cleaning your hair, and in turn the environment. According to a press release, seventy-three percent of consumers are open to changing their habits in an effort to reduce their environmental impact. They just need more options.
GROUP BRINGS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRAINING TO COUNTRY CLUB HILLS
Krimson Technology Group, LLC, is training residents in the South Suburbs in information technology with the hope that people will be exposed to lucrative STEM jobs.
Young Children Receiving Housing Vouchers Had Lower Hospital Spending Into Adulthood
Young children whose household received a housing voucher were admitted to the hospital fewer times and incurred lower hospital costs in the subsequent two decades than children whose households did not receive housing vouchers, according to a new study from researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Walmart’s Ben Hasan Named Most Infl uential Diversity Star of 2019
Diversitystars.com recently announced that Ben Hasan has been honored as the Most Influential Diversity Star for 2019. Hasan is currently senior vice president and chief culture, diversity & inclusion officer at Walmart Inc. He began in his current role in July 2015.
Annual Breakfast commemorates life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther, King, Jr.
The Rainbow Push Coalition will host its 30th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Scholarship Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon on Monday, Jan. 20, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Drive.
HEALTHY EATING DISCUSSED BY TOP COOK COUNTY DOCTOR AT PARK MANOR CHURCH
A top, Cook County health official recently led a two-hour discussion at a Park Manor church about the importance of healthy eating and explained why he no longer eats meat of any kind as a vegan. Dr. Terry Mason, chief operating officer for the Cook County Department of Public Health, recalled how he would routinely eat a steak almost every day.
Reggae Artist, Safira Mono Targeted by VooDoo Community for Her Latest Single “Tunback Blow”
Reggae artiste Safira Mono is getting a lot of flak from several individuals in various countries including Jamaica, Haiti and Ghana following the release of her recent single “Tunback Blow,” produced by James Lord.
Beverly Resident, Army Veteran Earl Sean Simpson Celebrates 101th Birthday January 9, 2020
Chicago – Beverly resident, Earl Sean Simpson, is looking forward to a really special day, the celebration of his 101th birthday on January 9, 2020. Family, friends, neighbors and church members are even more excited to celebrate the life of their family patriarch, community leader and loyal church and choir member. A celebration with family, friends and church members will be held at home on January 11, 2020.
All Cultivation Centers In Illinois Are Now Approved To Grow For Adult Use
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has now approved all 21 cultivation centers to grow cannabis for adult use. The department has approved the three outstanding cultivating licenses authorized under state law.
