Chicago Advertiser Laid Foundation For Culturally Relevant Television Ads
Chicago native Thomas J. Burrell, the founder of Burrell Communications, is known for his revolutionary contributions to television advertising. His ideas forever changed the way that blacks were represented in marketing campaigns and how they were reached through major advertising campaigns.
Can Bronzeville’s Rich Black History Be Preserved In New Developments?
For nearly a century Bronzeville has been regarded as the Black Metropolis of Chicago. The neighborhood was home to roughly 300,000 black people from 1920 to 1950 and was the epicenter of African American culture and business in Chicago during that time, according to WTTW Chicago Public Media series DuSable to Obama: Chicago’s Black Metropolis.
Plans Revealed To Preserve And Renovate Former Church In Kenwood
Fourth Ward Alderman, Sophia King, recently hosted a community meeting to discuss the plans and concerns for the conversion of the former Shiloh Baptist Church building, located at 4840 S. Dorchester in Kenwood, to be converted into hi-end housing units.
Chicago Black Women in Tech host Workplace Workshop
“Often times, as professional women we deal with each other in a not so nice way,” Kupe-Arion said. “So, sometimes there are challenges between a female supervisor and a subordinate or individuals of the same seniority level.”
WILEY COLLEGE RECOGNIZES TWO-TIME OSCAR WINNER DENZEL WASHINGTON
Washington was recognized during the awards ceremony for the nation’s first Historically Black Colleges and Universities Speech and Debate Championship Tournament, which was held at Wiley this past January.
Creme of Nature Marks Black History Month By Celebrating the Beauty of Natural Hair
Leading hair care brand Creme of Nature joins Americans across the country celebrating the accomplishments of Black people in beauty and the arts, sciences, business, law, technology, medicine, sports and beyond. In recognition of Black History Month and as an extension of the brand’s “I Am Super Natural” campaign, Creme of Nature is releasing a new video paying homage to natural hair.
CTA Hosts 250 Small and Minority-Owned Businesses at Red Purple Modernization Project Outreach Event
The meet-and-greet style event was held Jan. 25, 2018 at CTA headquarters in Chicago and hosted more than 300 individuals, including more than 250 business owners and representatives. Participants received an opportunity to meet with and learn more about prospective partnership opportunities with RPM’s potential prime contractors.
Minority Contractor will Contribute to Red Line Extension
“It was 43 years ago that the CTA unveiled the newest line the (Dan Ryan),” said Terry Peterson, CTA chairman. “A lot has happened in Chicago since then and the South Red Line has become one of the busiest (L) systems carrying more than 80,000 people on a weekday.”
Congressman Rush Calls for Heart Disease Awareness
In honor of Black Women’s Heart Health Awareness Week, Congressman Bobby Rush recently held a conference entitled, “A Heart to Heart Conversation: African-American Women & Heart Health,” led by Pam Morris-Walton, WVON Radio Host and heart disease survivor at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Fast Food Workers Fight for $15
“Our mission is to follow the tradition of the sanitation workers and move history forward to demand $15 an hour and union rights,” said Tyree Johnson, a McDonald’s fast food worker. “In 1968, things were much different because of the color of our skin, and our background. But we should be a lot further ahead with economic and racial justice than we are.”
Nicholas Smith Sworn in as New State Representative
“I can’t think of a better person to take this position than Smith because he is a public servant and you want people who represent you to be servants with servant hearts,” Judge Lyle said. “Plus, Smith lives in the community so if you see him walking down the street, feel free to check him to keep him focused and well-grounded.”
40 Years Laters, Former CPS Teacher Follows Marva Collins’ Footsteps
“I was inspired by Marva Collins. I didn’t realize until I started doing interviews to promote my school, that she was the first African American to not only found a school, but to own and operate her own school independent from Chicago Public Schools. I also didn’t realize that I would be the second African American woman to do that,” said James.
Black Panthers Connected Nutrition To Education Long Before Serving Breakfast in Schools Became Popular
The Black Panther Party of Chicago emerged on the city’s West Side in 1968, according to the Encyclopedia of Chicago. Billy “Che” Brooks, deputy minister of education for the Black Panther Party of Chicago, remembers opening Chicago’s first free breakfast program for children in April of 1969 at the Better Boys Foundation, 1512 S. Pulaski Rd.
New Housing Development Designed For Artists
Torrey Barrett, founder of KLEO Community Center, worked with developers to design the new Art Residences after working with the community and realizing that there were several artists coming to the neighborhood, to work and socialize, who didn’t live in the community.
GAGDC Honors Local Senior Citizens with Breakfast
The Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC) is planning to host a Breakfast and Blues event for seniors on Feb. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Namoi & Sylvester Smith Senior Living, 8031 S. Halsted.
Thornton Township Holds Coat Give Away
Thornton Township Community relations manager, Lamothe plans to make the coat give away an annual event and purposefully chose to hold the event in February because he knew that there would be people who were forgotten during the more common coat giveaways that happen during the Christmas season.
Prairie State College Developing Mobile Training Centers
The grant will go towards building two 53 foot semi-trailers which will be outfitted with hands-on and virtual training equipment. One trailer will be outfitted with welding equipment and the other trailer will be CNC and robotics equipment, according to Craig Schmidt, vice president of community and economic development at Prairie State College.
ORS™ Olive Oil Delivers the Power of More!
Namaste Laboratories, makers of ORS™ hair care, has a new look for its iconic ORS™Olive Oil! The brand, which creates hair care and styling products for all hair types and textures, introduces a “Fresh New Look” to its packaging and a formula update to some of its most popular Known for its wide range of healthy hair styling and maintenance solutions, ORS™ Olive Oil products feature Nourishing Olive Oil and are now infused with a range of nutrient-rich, Power-Packed Oils such as Sweet Almond Oil for strengthening and Coconut Oil for restorative shine.
Young authors find inspiration from leaders in African American history
During an African American Literary Festival, in partnership with the Soulful Chicago Book Fair, author Patience Kirkland, said she loves Angelou’s poetry and the way she worded her poems.
