GRANTS DISPENSED TO SMALL BUSINESSES HURT BY COVID-19 PANDEMIC
The Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC) recently announced that it has been selected along with 100 Black Men and Hispanic Federation as partners by Hennessy in Unfinished Business, a new initiative that will dispense grants to Asian Americans, African Americans and Hispanic small businesses that apply for, and qualify, for funding.
CTA HOSTS WEBINARS TO INCREASE WORKFORCE
Amid COVID-19, those interested in training and workforce resources with the Chicago Transit Authority have the opportunity to participate in webinars called, Construction Talks. The hope is that people will take advantage of available opportunities and CTA will increase the workforce for its Red and Purple Modernization Program, while practicing social distancing.
SCHOOLS ON SOUTH SIDE RECEIVE NEW DESIGNATION PROGRAMS
Chicago Public Schools recently announced that Parkside Elementary School and Percy L. Julian High School are among the 22 elementary and high schools who have received new designation programs.
Sesame Workshop Names Kay Wilson Stallings Executive Vice President Of Creative And Production
CEO Jeffrey D. Dunn recently announced that Kay Wilson Stallings has been named the new creative leader for Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit media and education organization behind Sesame Street and other critically acclaimed children’s programs, including Esme & Roy, Ghostwriter, Helpsters, and The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo.
Chicago State University and City Colleges of Chicago Partner to Put Students on the Path to In-Demand Careers in Supply Chain Management
Chicago State University (CSU) and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) announce a partnership to offer guaranteed admission to eligible transfer students from Olive-Harvey College (OHC), creating a clear path to a CSU bachelor’s degree and eventually a career in supply chain management.
Lana Bramlette, Columbia Alum, Shapes What’s Next
Lana Bramlette, ’97, founder of Lana Jewelry, turned her Columbia education and passion for fine jewelry into a powerhouse brand. Eighteen years ago, she brought gold back into the spotlight by creating her signature gold hoops worn by A-listers including Michelle Obama, Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, Madonna, and Rihanna.
Entrepreneur Empowering Millennials Through Real Estate and Financial Literacy
Pongee Barnes, born and raised on the south-side of Chicago, is a political-science graduate of Southern Illinois University of Carbondale. Barnes embarked on her real estate career as a college student in 2005 at the age of 20, buying her first condo in Chicago. After buying 2 condominiums during the most recent tumultuous real estate market collapse, she was able to endure and purchase flips and rentals.
Chicago Launches Initiative to Bridge Digital Divide, Provides Free High-Speed Internet Access to Over 100,000 CPS Students
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot recently announced the launch of ‘Chicago Connected,’ which will provide free high-speed internet service to approximately 100,000 Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students in their households.
Pastors consider what it means to open churches in the midst of COVID-19
As Chicago re-opens from its stay-at-home order during COVID-19, clergy members are having conversations about what it looks like to welcome congregants back into houses of worship.
Aunt Jemima Brand To Remove Image From Packaging And Change Brand Name
Aunt Jemima, one of the long-time brands of The Quaker Oats Company, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, Inc., recently announced it will remove the image of Aunt Jemima from its packaging and change the name of the brand.
Target Increases Starting Wage to $15; Thanks Frontline Team Members with Recognition Bonus
Target recently announced a number of industry-leading updates and extensions to its pay and benefits. Beginning July 5, it will permanently raise its starting wage for U.S. team members to $15 per hour.
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Businesses and Residents of Illinois Affected by Civil Unrest
“The SBA is strongly committed to providing the people of Illinois with the most effective and customer-focused response possible to assist businesses of all sizes, homeowners and renters with federal disaster loans,” said Carranza. “Getting businesses and communities up and running after a disaster is our highest priority at SBA.”
AWARD RECOGNIZES ARTS AND CULTURE, JUSTICE AND MEDIA
Jackie Taylor, founder and CEO of the Black Ensemble Theater, and Faheem Majeed, of the Floating Museum are among the 2020 cohorts for Leaders for a New Chicago.
CHICAGO STIMULUS PAYMENTS COULD BENEFIT COLLEGE STUDENTS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
For the first time in three years, Brielle Hampton, a 20-year-old college student, has not had a summer job, thus limiting monies she normally would use to buy school supplies and engage in summer activities.
Entrepreneur creates COVID-19 Vending Machine
Lolita Brown is an entrepreneur with a successful beauty business, Mental Beauty Supply. She is also an author and life coach. She found a way to offer products using a beauty supply vending machine that she repurposed.
Congresswoman Karen Bass Says CBC Wants Federal Dollars to Aid the Black Press
Congressional Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass (D-Calif.) joined the Black Press of America for a live interview to discuss the plight of African Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. Congresswoman Bass, the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), called the pandemic a “double-punch” to African Americans.
Poets&Quants Names Best & Brightest MBAs For 2020
Poets&Quants, a news source for graduate business education, has released its 6th annual “Best & Brightest MBAs” feature, which honors 100 of the most accomplished full-time MBAs from the Class of 2020.
Governor Signs Legislation to Expand Vote by Mail
To ensure safe and active participation in the 2020 general election during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 1863 and HB 2238 into law recently to provide vote by mail (VBM) applications to all recent voters in Illinois. The legislation also expands early voting hours at permanent polling places, improves the signature verification process and makes election day a state holiday, according to a press release.
Hair Removal Products Market to Witness Steady Growth
The global Hair Removal Products Market is projected to reach USD 3.2 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Million Insights. The market is estimated to grow with a CAGR of 5.5% over the forecast years, 2019 to 2025.
