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.
State Representative to run for Mayor
Thaddeus Jones was the first African-American Alderman in Calumet City when he was elected in 1996. Now, he wants to be the first African-American mayor of the city, which is in the South Suburbs.
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.
