Symposium Examines African American Community Employment and Business Growth
“This symposium is a tremendous opportunity for stakeholders and experts to gather and find new ways to drive further investment to the Greater Chatham area. We are pleased to be a co-host for this important dialogue, along with the Greater Chatham Initiative and World Business Chicago.”
U.S. REP. BOBBY RUSH ENDORSES CHRIS KENNEDY FOR GOVERNOR
Congressman Rush hailed that Kennedy would bring “radical change” to Illinois’ state government, with a focus on helping the middle class and poor families who have been neglected under Governor Bruce Rauner
Cinnabon® Gets Cool for the Summer with NEW Line of Signature Chillattas®
“We’re so excited to welcome the start of summer with a new line of Chillattas,” said Jill Thomas, vice president of global marketing. “While we’ll always be renowned for our one-of-a-kind cinnamon rolls, our signature Chillattas provide us a new and exciting opportunity to make our mark in the world of beverages.
FRANKLIN EUGENE SUNLIT Collection Showcased During Milan Fashion Week
“This collection was inspired by our bright morning star at the center of our solar system tem that is an important source of energy for life, our sun. This collection is all about rays of light, transparency, and a lightness of being that lets the sun shine in and through. I
BILL DUKE, PRESENTS WORLD PREMIERE SCREENING OF NEW FILM, “CREATED EQUAL”
Created Equal tells the story of Alejandra “Allie” Batista (Edy Ganem), a nun who is desperate to become a priest in the Catholic Church. She turns to Thomas Reilly (Aaron Tveit), a successful lawyer who files suit against the Archdiocese of New Orleans for sex discrimination without justifiable cause.
SOCCER ATHLETES TRAVEL TO CUBA AS TRUMP REVERSES OBAMA TRAVEL BAN
“We feel that it’s critically important that our youth have the opportunity to experience cultural exchange, to be involved in team sports, to be leaders in their communities and be open and exposed to ideas different from their own,” said Feldstein.
MISTY COPELAND JOINS WORLD OF DANCE
“When judging the best of the best, we knew we needed an all-star guest judge with passion and credibility to mentor these incredible dancers,” said judge/executive producer Jennifer Lopez.
INTERACTIVE MAP ANALYZES GUN CRIMES IN CHICAGO
The report shows that over 100 gun crimes were committed in 13 different Chicago neighborhoods in 2016. Of those thirteen neighborhoods, three communities saw over 200 gun crimes, which resulted in 3,474 weapon arrests in 2016.
ILLINOIS PRESS ASSOCIATION HONORS WILLIAM “BILL” GARTH, SR., FORMER CEO OF THE CITIZEN
During the 2017 IPA Convention, the Chicago Citizen’s Former Publisher William “Bill” Garth Sr., who passed away on Sept. 23, 2016, was honored for his life-long commitment in the news industry and for his dedicated work as a board member and former President of IPA.
The Illinois Campaign For Political Reform Leads Discussion on Gun Violence
Johnson said a lot of the violence that occurs in Chicago happens between people who know one another and who are trying to settle personal disagreements.
God First Church Host Its 2017 Distinguished Leadership Awards
For three decades, the annual God First Church and Ministries Prayer Breakfast has been bringing together communities and leaders in government, education, business and religion to pray for the city, celebrate its people and accomplishments, provide financial scholarships and recognize individuals for their work improving neighborhoods.
Documentary Captures the Life of Harold Washington
Jose Childs, who is the president of MHWL C, said people still love the former mayor adding, most people know Washington as the mayor of Chicago, but forget he contributed to Illinois and Chicago in several other ways.
Navistar Transforms Customer Service Using Mentor’s Capital Technology
Navistar is a world leader in commercial vehicles such as heavy trucks and buses. As the complexity of onboard electrical and electronic systems increases, so does the task of rapidly identifying and diagnosing system faults. Navistar now uses Capital Publisher™, part of the Capital tool suite, to not only automate creation of technical documentation but also provide a highly interactive environment for service technicians.
Film Seeks to Change How Women & Girls See Themselves
Dove research shows 71% of women and 67% of girls wish media did a better job of portraying women of diverse physical appearance - age, race, shape and size. With Real Beauty Productions, Dove is setting out to change that.
STADIUM TRANSFORMED INTO LARGER-THAN-LIFE PLAYGROUND
“Topgolf Crush puts an exciting twist on the Topgolf experience, and we’re looking for ward to bringing the party to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City,” said Topgolf Chief Marketing Officer Brian Radics.
CHARTER SCHOOL EDUCATORS UNION VOTES TO UNIFY WITH CTU
“The CTU supports union rights for all educators in Chicago, including charter school teachers,” said CTU vice president Jesse Sharkey. “Local 4343’s vote for unity takes a stand for using our collective power to support quality public education for the students we all serve.”
HBCU STUDENTS “DISCOVER THE UNEXPECTED” WITH THE BLACK PRESS
“As a brand, [Discover The Unexpected], ties into our philosophy of finding new roads and ingenuity,” Alexander said. “We, as a brand, feel like this is something important that we are committed to.”
CHATHAM INITIATIVE HELPS SENIORS DOCUMENT END OF LIFE GOALS
According to the Journal of Palliative Medicine, “African Americans are less satisfied than whites with the quality of their end of life care.” To add, the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, reported that African Americans are also less likely to receive adequate pain assessment and more likely to report poor communication with doctors about their choices.”
SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE: LESLIE JONES TO HOST 2017 “BET AWARDS”
This year’s broadcast marks 17 years of unexpected performances, trailblazing moments, super dope talent, and entertainment’s most provocative players. The iconic show continues to be a cultural rule breaker steeped in reinvention with some of the most memorable moments in Award show history.
