Next Frontier Conference & Expo 2020 Spotlights the Most Promising Industries for Diverse Talent
Base 11’s Next Frontier Conference & Expo 2020 recently welcomed over 500 students and industry leaders from across the country who gathered virtually via the 3D event platform Intrado. The conference was also simulcast to students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and California Community Colleges.
Kaiser Permanente Commits $1M to American Heart Association Impact Fund Honoring Bernard J. Tyson
In honor of the legacy of its late chairman and CEO Bernard J. Tyson, Kaiser Permanente is committing a $1 million grant to the American Heart Association’s Bernard J. Tyson Impact Fund. This national fund, led by AHA and Tyson’s widow, Denise Bradley-Tyson, was created with the mission to reduce the social and economic barriers to health equity by investing in local social entrepreneurs and organizations. Tyson passed away unexpectedly on November 10, 2019.
Imani Motion Pictures Releases New Trailer For ‘DUTCH,’ An Urban Literature Cult Classic
Imani Motion Pictures has released the brand new trailer for the urban lit cult classic DUTCH, based on the first book of an epic trilogy by Teri Woods.
ARTIST SHARES TRIUMPHANT STORY OF MENTAL HEALTH JOURNEY
Musical artist Nikki Lynette has created a theatrical music performance based on her journey with mental health. “Get Out Alive” is an online theater experience where Nikki Lynette shares her story with the audience that features new songs and visual media.
Vegan, Undyed Shoe Line Steps Towards a More Sustainable Footwear Future
Launched on the heels of the brand’s July 2020 debut of the SustainaSole line, the second collection is comprised of 55% total recycled material by weight. The new SustainaSole styles are vegan and available in the women’s slip-on Donna style, as well as the men’s slip-on Skuner style – a new addition to this collection. Both shoes retail for $65.
New tool helps predict outcomes for COVID-19
A study published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine this month reports on an assessment tool developed by Kaiser Permanente researchers and physicians that helps ensure patients get the right care, when they need it, by accurately predicting the probability that patients with COVID-19 symptoms will experience severe disease or even death.
COMMUNITY ACTIVIST GIVES POST-ELECTION REFLECTION
While the presidential election was weeks ago, current President Donald Trump still has not conceded to President-elect Joe Biden. As votes continue to come in from states, Biden, as of the writing of this article, received 309 electoral college votes and on January 20, 2021, Biden will be sworn in as president of the United States of America while Kamala Harris will be sworn-in as vice president of the United States—making her the first Black, first woman and first Southeast Asian to hold that position.
Navy Veteran Teaching Mandatory Concealed Gun Carrying Courses in a “New Normal” Environment
Brittney Nicole is a Certified Gun Instructor as well as an Assistant Instructor in Jiu-Jitsu and Arnis martial arts. She’s also an American business executive, author, real estate investor, and the current CEO of WCI (Wealth Constructing INC.) Prior to starting Nationwide Gun Permits, Nicole had a successful naval career as an Engineer. She has a passion for teaching people, especially women, on how to protect themselves.
Pappas thanks Cook County Board for approving two-month waiver of late fees on property taxes in 2021
The Cook County Board of Commissioners today voted to waive late fees for two months on both property tax installments due in 2021, giving cash-strapped property owners more time to juggle their finances, Treasurer Maria Pappas said.
Neighborhood FORWARD Partnered with Fathers Who Care to Help Feed Chicago Families this Thanksgiving
The COVID-19 pandemic will make this holiday season especially challenging for many families, but with the help of organizations such as Fathers Who Care and Westside Community Stakeholders serving the community, the season looks a little brighter.
THE PEGGY AND STEVE FOSSETT FOUNDATION HELPS FUND LARGEST THANKSGIVING MEAL DELIVERY IN MEALS ON WHEELS CHICAGO HISTORY
November 2020 marks the 32nd year since Meals on Wheels Chicago’s very first home delivered meal. On Thanksgiving Day in 1988 the organization delivered meals to 1,218 homebound seniors. With the support of the Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation the program will provide meals to more than 10,400 clients this year, reflecting a 67% increase in enrollment since March as a result of the pandemic.
The Illinois Department of Human Services Launches Targeted COVID-19 Prevention Campaign to Help Support African American Communities in Chicago
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted communities of color across the country, and cases continue to rise among the state’s African-American residents.
HOSPITAL LEADERS JOIN FORCES TO TACKLE HEALTH DISPARITIES
Leaders at Advocate Trinity Hospital, St. Bernard Hospital and the University of Chicago Medicine have partnered with community residents to create the South Side Health Transformation Project with the hope that it will address some of the health disparities prevalent in the Black community.
Mz. Hyde Park talks about The Soul Shack
Keisha Rucker earned the name “Mz. Hyde Park” because she grew up in Hyde Park and attended elementary and high school there. Now, she is running a business in the same community. Rucker is the co-owner of The Soul Shack, which is located at 1368 E. 53rd St.
Two Newly Remodeled Chicago Supercenters Introduce Walmart Health
Families in the Chicago area can now experience new ways to save money, while living better – and healthier – lives, with the opening of two new Walmart Health centers adjacent to two newly remodeled supercenters at 4650 W. North Ave (Austin) and 8331 S. Stewart Ave. (Chatham). Both stores and their partnering health centers are officially open.
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS WIN GRANT MONEY FROM STATE FARM
The Bloc is one of four Chicagoland area organizations which is the recipient of the State Farm Neighborhood Assist grant program. The organization will receive $25,000 to go towards furthering its missions.
Study tracks public concerns on Twitter about COVID-19
In a new study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, a University of Illinois Chicago researcher found that the political fallout of COVID-19 was negative throughout, except for the government’s response in terms of stimulus or financial incentives.
Black Teenager Builds Non-Profit Organization to Teach the Arts to Kenyan Orphans
At the age of 14, Sophia Andrews took a trip to Nairobi, Kenya, to work with abandoned children. Andrew’s said it was amazing how the door to take this trip was opened to her because she was already using money she had received from babysitting and other odd jobs to sponsor a child by the name of Ester.
Survey: Companies 3 Times More Willing to Hire Remote Workers Anywhere in US or World
With remote work becoming the new normal for many, more companies are now willing to not only hire remote workers, but hire them from anywhere.
