Lowe’s opens applications for the first wave of its $25 million in minority small business grants
As thousands of small businesses struggle to keep their doors open and their employees paid amid economic devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) recently opened its first round of grant applications in its previously announced $25 million commitment to provide much-needed relief to minority-owned businesses.
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Businesses and Residents of Illinois Affected by Civil Unrest
Illinois businesses and residents affected by civil unrest on May 26 through June 8, 2020 can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today.
Federal Agency Introduces New Way of Illustrating Discrimination Statistics
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has created new data visualizations to illustrate existing online employment discrimination data the federal agency recently announced.
CHICAGO GEN Z TECH ACTIVIST LAUNCHES DOLLAR CAMPAIGN TO FUND VIRTUAL CS SUMMER CAMP FOR 1,000 BLACK YOUTH
“I want to convince 375,000 people that for less than the cost of a cup of coffee, they can help transform 1,000 young Black lives this summer by donating $1,” says Ian Michael Brock, 15-year-old Computer Science Activist and self-proclaimed “New Nerd.”
Drive-in movie offers moviegoers safe alternative
While COVID-19 caused indoor movie theaters to close their doors, people have rediscovered drive-in movie theaters. Percy Scott, of 360 Global Marketing, has created PR Pop-Ups, a mobile drive-in theater experience to fill the void felt by moviegoers who love film, but still want to practice social distancing.
As temperatures heat up, Conservation Police Offi cers are reminding boat operators to Keep Drinks Dry on the Water
Th e Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Conservation Police Officers are reminding boat operators to always drive sober while on the water.
Teaching Children The Power Of Their Thoughts And Emotions
Children as young as three years old are constructing essential thoughts and feelings about their parents, friends, and life, and acting based on their moods. By learning how to use their thoughts and feelings productively, children can gain control over their emotions—like anger or sadness—and turn them around so they have more positive, peaceful days.
Gallery Guichard goes virtual
Gallery Guichard has been known for its innovation and collaboration throughout its 15-year existence. Continuing with that, the gallery made its art available virtually in the midst of COVID-19.
FRONTLINE WORKERS WHO RECOVERED FROM COVID-19, DONATE BLOOD PLASMA
Hospital frontline workers who survived COVID-19 donated their blood plasma during a recent COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Collection at Advocate Trinity Hospital, located at 2320 E. 95th St. Their blood plasma, which has coronavirus antibodies, will be used to help critically ill COVID-19 patients.
Unladylike2020: The Changemakers Highlights Women in the U. S. Who Fought for Civil Rights and Women’s Suffrage, and Premieres Nationwide July 10, 2020 on PBS
American Masters – Unladylike2020: The Changemakers Highlights Women in the U. S. Who Fought for Civil Rights and Women’s Suffrage, and Premieres Nationwide July 10, 2020 on PBS The program spotlights women who pioneered social change and equal rights 100 years ago – including the first women in the U.S. Congress and State Senate, and a co-founder of the NAACP – as part of PBS’ summer celebration of women trailblazers.
Top Ranked High School Baseball Player Does More Than Swing A Bat
Brother Rice High School baseball star Zion Rose is one of the top ranked players in the country as a 15-year-old sophomore, but Rose said he can do more than swing a bat and catch a ball. When the Beverly resident is not playing recreational sports, he is at home making a few dollars here and there dabbling in online trading.
Charles Wallert - Love Songs & More
The “Singer’s Producer” Charles Wallert has put together a compilation of his compositions/productions on multi-Grammy, Platinum recording artists George Benson, Dionne Warwick, O.C. Smith, Cuba Gooding (Main Ingredient) & more.
Commission seeks to address inequities in banking
On Juneteenth, Melissa Conyears-Ervin, treasurer of the City of Chicago, and Michael Frerichs, treasurer of the State of Illinois led a virtual roundtable that focused on systemic racism in the banking industry.
CHANGE TO LOTTO JACKPOT INCREMENTS
The Illinois Lottery today announced that it was making a change to the jackpot increments for its Lotto game.
Black Women Bonding Together to Provide Breast Cancer Support
While Black and white women may get breast cancer at the same rate, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Black women die from breast cancer at a higher rate, and Beulah Brent said she wants to change that statistic.
Small Businesses Getting A Boost From South Side Travel Agency
A travel agency in Auburn Gresham is expanding its services this year, while also aiding black businesses, by sponsoring an upcoming business expo in Evergreen Park.
Jurors respond negatively to police overreactions to Black Americans
As law enforcement’s use of body-worn cameras and dash cams has increased in the U.S., the growth of attorneys’ introduction of video evidence in court, including jury trials, has followed
MORE JOBS COMING TO THE SOUTHLAND
More than 1,000 jobs are set to come to the Southland with the announcement of Amazon constructing three new fulfillment centers in University Park, Matteson and Markham. The newest fulfillment centers will open in Matteson and Markham.
MARCH CALLS FOR EQUITY AND MOVES FOR COLLABORATIVE BLACK CHICAGO
On Friday, June 19, marchers took to the streets of downtown Chicago, holding Black Lives Matter signs while a brass band played “When the Saints Go Marching In.” Once they arrived in Daley Plaza, people started to do the electric slide as Beyonce’s “Before I Let Go” played.
