COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS CALL FOR A WITNESS PROTECTION PROGRAM IN CHICAGO
Several community leaders recently gathered in front of the University of Chicago Emergency Department and Trauma Center to hold a press conference about possible solutions to the violence in Chicago. During the press conference, the organizers announced the launch of The Solution Starts With Us which is an accountability and antiviolence initiative.
Journalist Roland S. Martin, NBC 5’s Art Norman And V103’s Crazy Howard McGee Join Former CNN TV Executive To Award Scholarships
Former television executive producer, Tenisha Taylor, is hosting the 3rd Annual Ezekiel Taylor Scholarship Foundation (ETSF) Gala and Silent Auction on Saturday, July 27 th 7 p.m. at the Hilton Chicago – Oak Lawn. ETSF provides mentorship and scholarships to African-American male students impacted by Chicago’s gun violence. The foundation, named after Taylor’s father who was killed on Chicago’s Southside, is awarding 23 scholarships this year. The foundation has awarded more than 50 scholarships since 2017.
Gov. Pritzker Makes Appointment to Liquor Control Commission
Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker recently announced that Melody Spann Cooper will serve as Commissioner on the Illinois Liquor Control Commission.*
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Apostolic Faith Church Hosts 11th Annual Golf Outing to Support Local Youth
YouthLove golfing and helping others? Then, tee up and participate in the Apostolic Faith Church 11th Annual Golf Outing which funds its Summer Enrichment Program. Designed to educate and inspire students over the summer, the program is operated through Generations, the church’s 501c3 Community Development Corporation that is dedicated to helping youth strive for excellence in every aspect of their lives. This year’s golf outing will be held on August 10, 1:00 p.m., at the Glenwoodie Golf Course, 19301 S. State Street in Glenwood, Illinois.
Yext Announces Earvin “Magic” Johnson to Keynote ONWARD19: The Future of Search Conference
Yext, Inc. (NYSE: YEXT), the platform for Brand Verified Answers in search, recently announced that NBA legend, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Earvin “Magic” Johnson as the closing keynote speaker at ONWARD19: The Future of Search. The company’s fourth annual conference, set for October 29–30, 2019 at the New York Marriott Marquis, will explore the paradigm shift in search from chaotic results to verified answers, and what it means for businesses of all kinds.
YOUNG NON-PROFIT FOUNDER HOSTS ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL BASH IN SOUTH SUBURBS
You Matter 2 Inc., a local nonprofit serving south suburban youth, will soon be hosting its 4th annual Back To School Bash on July 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Izaak Walton Preserve, 1100 W. Ridge Rd., in Homewood. During the event, free school supplies will be given away and there will be food and games for families to enjoy.
Landmarks Illinois Announces Historic Preservation Grant Recipients for First Half of 2019
Landmarks Illinois, the only statewide nonprofit in Illinois dedicated to helping people save historic places, has awarded $35,250 in grant funding to historic preservation projects across the state. The nine individual grants were awarded through Landmarks Illinois Preservation Heritage Fund and the Barbara C. and Thomas E. Donnelley II Preservation Fund grant programs between January and June 2019.
Saints & Sinners Season Four Premiere Finishes #1
The much-anticipated fourth season premiere of the hit Bounce original drama series Saints & Sinners on Sun. July 7 at 9:00 p.m. (ET) was the number one most-watched program on television, beating such shows as The $100,000 Pyramid on ABC, What Just Happened? (FOX), Instinct (CBS) and Big Little Lies (HBO), in the delivery of African Americans 18-49 and 25-54 Sunday night between 9-10 p.m.
STEAM SUMMER CAMP HOSTED ON THE WEST SIDE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PARK DISTRICT
Ladies of Virtue, a local non-profit organization, is currently hosting its STEAM in Action Leadership Summer Program at Douglas Park in North Lawndale. The summer program is being held in partnership with the Chicago Park District and is being funded in part by the Safe and Peaceful Communities Fund through a grant which Ladies of Virtue recently received.
14 Organizations Come Together For Summit in Chicago To End Childhood Hunger
More than 13 million American children are at risk of going hungry on the weekends. That is one in six children who struggle to access food for the 65 hours they are not at school.
ComEd Prepared to Support Customers as Extreme Heat Hits its Communities
As extreme heat settles in across northern Illinois Friday and into the weekend, including high temperatures in the low to upper 90s and heat indices well in excess of 100 degrees, ComEd has more than 765 workers at the ready to respond quickly and safely to any power outages that occur.
CHICAGO NATIVE SYLEENA JOHNSON HEADLINES 5th ANNUAL BANTU FEST IN CHICAGO
Bantu Incorporated is excited to announce that Syleena Johnson will be the headline act for the 5th Annual ‘Bantu Fest’ taking place July 27th & July 28th, 2019; 10am-10pm; Venue: Midway Plaisance. Bantu Fest is the most anticipated multi-cultural Family Event of the Summer!
Contemporary Art Institution Celebrates 80 Year Anniversary With Free All-Day Celebration
The Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell Ave., recently hosted its 80-year anniversary celebration event, 80 Years Young. The Art Center opened its doors for all of Chicago to come and participate in a full day of free activities, community discussions, and art experiences.
LONG TIME ANTI-VIOLENCE ACTIVIST WILL BE FIRST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF WEST SIDE UNITED
West Side United, a neighborhood health collaborative, recently announced that Norman Kerr would be taking a leadership role as the organization’s first executive director. Kerr will oversee West Side United’s ongoing initiatives aimed at improving the health of Chicagoans living on the west side and support the development of future initiatives.
Black Lives Matter Co-Founder and Black Futures Lab Release Second Black Census Report
According to a new report produced in part by Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza, Black lesbian, gay and bisexual Americans may be more concerned with everyday economic issues like low wages, unaffordable health care, and access to housing. More respondents identified these as higher prioritiesthan marriage equality, though they strongly support laws enabling gay and lesbian couples to marry legally.
50 Fastest Growing Women -Owned And Led Companies Announced By WPO And Capital One
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced the 12th annual ranking of the 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies™. Winners were announced during the WPO Annual Conference, held this year in Charlotte, NC.
Going-Natural.com Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary, Presents What Naturals Love
Going-Natural.com, the longest running natural hair blog, celebrates its 15th anniversary with a natural hair and fashion show, an exhibition and a new online marketplace at WhatNaturalsLove.com
eta Creative Arts Foundation announces new Executive Director
eta Creative Arts Foundation, Inc. recently announced Kai EL’ Zabar as the new CEO/Executive Director. EL’ Zabar officially started her tenure at the 48-year old institution on July 15, 2019
