The African American Wellness Project Announces ‘Black Doctors Speak’
The African American Wellness Project (AAWP) recently announced a new initiative called Black Doctors Speak which will give Black Doctors a voice in the conversation on issues affecting the African American Community.
Wells Fargo Names Kristy Fercho to Lead Home Lending
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) recently announced that Kristy Fercho will join the company at the beginning of August as the new head of Wells Fargo Home Lending. Fercho has 18 years of leadership experience in the mortgage industry and will replace Michael DeVito, who has announced plans to retire after more than 23 years with Wells Fargo.
HOW LONG SHOULD YOU FAST FOR WEIGHT LOSS?
Two daily fasting diets, also known as time-restricted feeding diets, are effective for weight loss, according to a new study published by researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
AYO Foods brings West African flavor
Fred and Perteet Spencer wanted to share the flavors of West Africa, so they created AYO Foods. Th e brand features West African dishes in single serve form that are available in the frozen foods section of the grocery store. Perteet’s father is Liberian and she has spent years in the consumer package space.
PARK FOREST-CHICAGO HEIGHTS SCHOOL DISTRICT RECEIVES GRANT TO EXPAND BROADBAND
Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 received a $300,000 grant to help the school district expand its high-speed internet.
Justice Department Files Civil Action to Shut Down Chicago Area Tax Return Preparer
The United States has filed a complaint seeking to bar a Chicago area tax return preparer from preparing federal income tax returns for others, the Justice Department recently announced.
ABC 7 CHICAGO PRESENTS BUD BILLIKEN
ABC 7 CHICAGO PRESENTS BUD BILLIKEN: CELEBRATING 91 YEARS, HOSTED BY CHERYL BURTON, JIM ROSE AND HOSEA SANDERS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 AT 1 PM AND SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 AT 4 PM
IGrow Chicago hosts in-person camp
While summer usually means children attend camp or some outdoor activity, COVID-19 has either forced organizations to cancel summer activities or host virtual camps. But IGrow Chicago decided to host its Summer of Hope Program in-person, with safety protocols in place.
“Stop Con Artists Preying on the Fears of Older Americans,” Says Congresswoman Robin Kelly upon Introducing the Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
Congresswoman Robin Kelly has introduced the bipartisan Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act (H.R. 7699), legislation that directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to report to Congress the number and types of scams targeting seniors during the coronavirus pandemic. The legislation also requires the FTC to make recommendations on how to prevent scams targeting seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic and future emergencies.
The Impact of COVID-19 in Our Community: Let’s Not Put Our Health at Risk
Washington, D.C., city attorney George Valentine was Black, brilliant, and fit. But after contracting COVID-19, he became so weak, he had trouble moving and even speaking. When it got to the point where he could barely breathe, George called an ambulance and waited on the steps of his house for it to arrive. Every second he waited must have seemed like an eternity. Two days later, George died. He was 66 and had suffered from diabetes and high blood pressure before getting sick with the coronavirus.
Comcast NBCUniversal Awards $175,000 in Scholarships to High School Seniors in Region
– Comcast NBCUniversal today announced it has awarded $175,000 in scholarships for the 2020-2021 school year as part of its annual Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program to 70 students in its Greater Chicago Region, which includes Central and Northern Illinois, Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan. Students are selected for their outstanding community service, academic performance and leadership skills. The award, funded by the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation, is a one-time, $2,500 scholarship to be used toward undergraduate education-related expenses. Since 2001, about $33 million has been awarded to about 30,000 high school seniors across the country as part of the Leaders and Achievers program.
FAMILY SERVICE ORGANIZATION REOPENS WITH SAFETY IN MIND
Marillac St. Vincent Family Services reopened its daycare, summer camp and youth programs on Monday, June 29, after being closed due to COVID-19. Marillac St. Vincent Family Services was founded almost 100 years ago with the aim to end the cycle of poverty.
SocialWorks hosts virtual summer camp
Social Works’ Kids of the Kingdom Camp began a couple of weeks ago with students ready for a summer of learning about God. This year, with COVID-19, Kids of the Kingdom (KOK) has a bit of a twist, the camp has gone virtual.
Wells Fargo Launches $400 Million Small Business Recovery Effort
Following an April 2020 industry-leading commitment to donate all gross processing fees from the Paycheck Protection Program, Wells Fargo recently unveiled the details of an approximately $400 million effort to help small businesses impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic keep their doors open, retain employees, and rebuild.
MasterClass Follows the Beat with Legendary Drummer Sheila E.
MasterClass, the streaming platform that makes it possible for anyone to learn from the best, recently announced that Emmy and Grammy nominated Queen of Percussion, Sheila E. will teach its first class on drumming and percussion.
South Suburban College Announces Virtual Classroom And Blended Courses For The Fall Semester
South Suburban College (SSC) has announced the extension of its Virtual Classroom Model for the 2020 Fall Semester, including a blending of classroom instruction methods, limited on-campus activities and athletic programs training.
CVS Health Commits Nearly $600 Million to Address Racial Inequality
CVS Health recently announced it will invest nearly $600 million over five years to advance employee, community and public policy initiatives that address inequality faced by Black people and other disenfranchised communities. The investment follows a commitment from President and CEO Larry Merlo to evaluate how the company operates and how it can use its influence to be a force for good in communities across the country.
COFFEE, HIP HOP & MENTAL HEALTH CELEBRATES MILESTONE
When Christopher LeMark founded Coffee, Hip Hop & Mental Health, his aim was to normalize therapy and mental health and wellness in the Black community. Now, with a global pandemic, racial inequality and civil unrest, the need for mental health resources is more important than ever before.
60% Are Willing to Risk Their Health To Vote In Person In November
Sacrificing one’s health to vote in the November election: 60% are willing to risk their health to vote in person, according to the latest healthinsurance.com consumer pulse survey. 63% of Americans don’t think healthcare should be a political issue. Yet when asked what the most important issue is to them in the 2020 election, 50% said the economy and 50% said healthcare.
