Norma Kamali To Host New Weekly Lifestyle Show Exclusively on SiriusXM
“My job has always been to empower women through style, fitness, health, beauty, as well as mentoring female entrepreneurs,” said Norma Kamali. “I believe an empowered woman who reaches her potential is truly invincible! Seriously will really allow me to get into the conversations that I’m most passionate about.”
New Grocery Store Adds To Recent South Side Developments
Community leaders recently broke ground on a new Jewel-Osco coming to the northwest corner of 61st St. and S. Cottage Grove Ave. in Woodlawn. The 48,000 square foot store will provide quality food options to the neighborhood as well as a 24-hour pharmacy.
DuSable Museum Founder Wanted Black People To Understand Africa
In 1961 Dr. Margaret Burroughs and her husband founded the Ebony Museum for Negro History on the first floor of their home. The museum eventually grew out of their home at 3806 S. Michigan Ave. and in 1973 they moved their collection to Washington Park and became the DuSable Museum of African American History.
Upcoming Food Drive Restocks South Suburban Food Pantries
April Food Day began in 2013 when a United Way of Metro Chicago noticed that food pantries needed help restocking their shelves after the holidays. Since then, it has been a compounding event, getting bigger every year and drawing in participation from schools, villages, and private businesses across the South Suburbs, according to Maya Hardy, chief professional officer and partner engagement for the South-Southwest Suburban Region of United Way of Metro Chicago.
Afrocentric History Lesson Performed By Students At Betty Shabazz Academy
Students at Betty Shabazz Academy recently participated in the third annual Living Wax Museum at the school. Students were tasked with choosing a historical black figure to research and portray at the event. The entire school participated in the Living Wax Museum, organized by Lisa Manuel, a teacher at Betty Shabazz Academy. The assignment is school-wide and modified by grade level, according to Manuel.
TOP KEYBOARDIST DARRELL SMITH TO RELEASE TIME + SPACE
Darrell Smith, one of the top keyboardists on the touring and recording circuit will release his debut album TIME + SPACE on April 15, 2018. With a list of credits that includes working with a diverse group of artists such as Stevie Nicks, Jay-Z, Elton John, Janet Jackson, Cher, k.d. Lang, Vanessa Carlton, Dave Stewart, Anita Baker, Lady Antebelum and Darlene Love (amongst many others), the album is sure to spark interest with fans and musicians alike.
Billionaire Mark Cuban Visits Whitney M. Young Magnet High School
Growing up in Pittsburgh, Cuban told the students, there was nothing special about him. He wasn’t a great athlete or the smartest kid in his class. He told a story about being 12-years-old and asking his dad for a new pair of shoes, his father told him to get a job if he wanted new shoes. At that point, with the help of a family friend, Cuban began selling garbage bags door-to-door and had his first business experience.
MWRD to share stormwater management tips, showcase exceptional quality compost during Chicago Flower & Garden Show at Navy Pier Now Through March 18
As part of its Strategic Business Plan, the MWRD’s Resource Recovery Program is focusing on reclaiming, processing, and reusing solids, water, and discarded materials like yard and food waste. The MWRD is transforming these materials into environmentally friendly products like compost; there will be samples of compost on display.
Ninth Annual Woodlawn Community Summit Revolves Around Change
The keynote speaker for the summit was Melody Spann-Cooper, chairman of Midway Broadcasting Corporation. She talked about her pride in being a lifelong Chicago resident and gave an encouraging message to the Woodlawn community about the changes and new development coming to the area.
Military BOOTS Program Connects Youth With Military Opportunities
Military BOOTS (Beyond, Objectives, Obstacles, Training Science) is being offered, by CAPs, at no cost to the student and prepares participants to pass the U.S. Military Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) entrance exam. Students receive a minimum of 80 hours of intensive training to prepare for the ASVAB test and guidance on how to thrive in military life, according to a media release from CAPs.
Congresswoman Kelly Bringing Housing Expo to Prairie State College
“I’m excited to once again offer my constituents information on a wide-range of housing issues, from refinancing and first-time homebuyer incentives to property tax reassessments and the impact of the new GOP tax bill on Illinois homeowners. This event is an important opportunity for me to connect the people who I serve with real resources to improve their lives,” said Congresswoman Kelly.
South Suburban Students Honored For Quick Thinking In Dangerous Situation
The City of Harvey along with Harvey-Dixmoor School District 147 honored the six students from Rosa Parks Middle School at a recent city council meeting. The students were honored for their courage and bravery when they found a loaded gun near the school and acted quickly to notify the principal. Photo Credit: Willie Buie
New Housing Development Combines Old And New In Historic Chicago Neighborhood
This is a rare project because it includes the construction of a new building on an empty lot and the restoration of two historic buildings on either side of the lot, according to the Pullman Artspace winter update on the project.
Fourth Ward Gives Advice On Preventing Carjackings
There has been an increase in motor vehicle theft in the second police district compared to last year, according to CPD’s week eight CompStat report for District two. The CompStat report shows that for the month of February motor vehicle theft is up seven percent from February of last year even though crime overall is down 15 percent for the month of February, compared to last year.
Collective of Black Female Artists Opens Exhibit at South Side Community Art Center
The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC) recently opened an exhibit from Sapphire and Crystals titled Looking Forward With Love: Lessons Learned From Our Past. The exhibit showcases a variety of art pieces created by African American women.
Actors Danny Glover and Delroy Lindo Join Inaugural From the Fire Summer Leadership Academy for Young Men of Color at Princeton University
The Program Chair is the actor and director Delroy Lindo. He has provided memorable performances on films such as The Cider House Rules, Heist, Clockers, Crooklyn, Malcolm X, and Ransom. Lindo’s passion for the plight of minority boys is leading the actor to take an active role in the program’s development.
LeZazzu.shop opens in the U.S.
LeZazzu.shop keeps its highly curated collections and philanthropic mission at the forefront. “When you shop here, you discover unique pieces that are typically not found in the U.S., while also supporting emerging visionaries,” Anush said. “A share of our profit goes directly to developing new talent by contributing to their initial funding.”
Ten CPS High Schools Added To Engineering Futures Program
“There is a shortage of people who can handle STEM [Science Technology Engineering and Math] careers right now so there is a huge demand for it,” said Boehm. “My students are developing an interest in something that probably most of them don’t have much exposure to.
Malcolm X College Received LEED Gold Certification
Malcolm X College recently received LEED Gold Certification from the U. S. Green Building Council for its successful efforts to make the new building, opened in Jan. of 2016, a sustainable addition to the community.
