FORMER PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA PLANS TO TRANSFORM JACKSON PARK
Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a community event on May 3, 2017 at the South Shore Cultural Center, located on 7059 South Shore Dr., where the Obama Foundation released the conceptual vision and site map for the Obama Presidential Center.
“New Beginnings” Garden
In honor of this new garden, community partners local neighbors, activists and others joined together with elected officials to plant a brand new Community Vegetable Garden, which supports and promotes neighborhood beautification, environmental sustainability and healthy lifestyles.
COLLEGE FOR KIDS AND DAY CAMP PROGRAMS COMING TO SSC
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – South Suburban College’s Continuing Education Department is offering courses to help fill the summer days with activities that will entertain and challenge children and young adults. The College for Kids classes scheduled for this summer will begin the week of June 12 at SSC’s Main Campus in South Holland.
CPL CELEBRATES POETRY MONTH
Chicago Public Library (CPL) celebrated Poetry Month in April, with events at branch locations throughout the city and culminated in the free, day-long Poetry Fest of poetry readings, workshops and exhibitors on April 29, 2017 at Harold Washington Library Center, located on 400 South State Street.
Your help is needed in locating photos of Illinois veterans
When the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. was finished in 1983, the wall listed approximately 58,000 servicemen and women who had either died in action or went missing in action during the Vietnam War. Because of a fire at a government storage facility in 1973, the U.S. military lost millions of personnel records, including many of those who were listed on the wall. Although the military and other organizations made efforts to recover lost data, 24,000 veterans listed on the wall had no photo in their military records in 2013.
The 20th ANNUAL CHICAGO FOOTBALL CLASSIC Announces Teams Grambling State University Tigers battles Clark Atlanta University Panthers
The Chicago Football Classic proudly announces this year’s teams. Celebrating a major milestone 20 years in the making, the Chicago Football Classic features a “not to be missed” game between Grambling State University Tigers and the Clark Atlanta University Panthers, Saturday, September 30th at 3:30 PM at Soldier Field.
THE REVOLUTION OF YOUNG ARTIST AS LEADERS CONTINUES TO BE ROYAL
“Simeon’s poetry team, called Writers Never Die and 2014/15 Louder Than a Bomb Champions collaborated with John W. Cook Elementary School and created The Revolution of Young Artist as Leaders (ROYAL) poetry team [two years ago],” according to gagdc.org. ROYAL held a Spoken Word Slam at Simeon Career Academy on April 25, 2017, where ROYAL
Gentleman Jack And Omari Hardwick Celebrate African American Filmmakers With Real To Reel
Gentleman Jack Double Mellowed Tennessee Whiskey is joining with Codeblack Entertainment and TVOne to support and highlight bold, new African American voices in film, with its Real to Reel contest. Participating filmmakers across the country will have a chance to win $10,000 and a VIP trip to Miami Beach to screen their short film for an exclusive audience, alongside writer, producer and award-winning actor, Omari Hardwick.
UCHICAGO-LED NASA BALLOON MISSION LAUNCHES, WITH GOAL OF BREAKING FLIGHT RECORD
On April 24, NASA launched a football-stadium-sized, super-pressure balloon on a mission that aims to set a record for flight duration while carrying a telescope that scientists at the University of Chicago and around the world will use to study cosmic rays.
RECONSTRUCTION IN WOODLAWN BRINGS HOPE
“In Woodlawn, collaborative community development investments and partnerships are having a dramatic impact on economic vitality and quality of life,” according to a Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) press release. “Population has increased by 15 percent, which is the first increase in decades, new jobs are being created, the number of vacant properties has plummeted and violent crime has fallen by 40 percent.”
BRIDGING THE EDUCATION GAP A TOP PRIORITY FOR BLACK AMERICAN PARENTS
All parents want the best for their children. We all acknowledge that attaining a high-quality K-12 education is probably the single most important factor that will determine the future life success of a student in the public school systems throughout the United States.
HEALTH HUB COMING TO SOUTH SIDE
The Board of Directors of the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC), which is a leadership team comprised of representatives from faith-based institutions, resident associations, developers, and community organizations, hosted a reception as the kick-off to an 18-month capital campaign on April 22, 2017.
STATE OF BLACK AMERICA REPORT DEMANDS, ‘PROTECT OUR PROGRESS’
National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial discussed the 2017 State of Black America report, ‘Protect Our Progress,’ during a teleconference call April 25, 2017. Dr. Silas Lee, Executive Editor of the 2017 State of Black America and Economist Valerie Rawlston Wilson provided analysis for the Equality Index, the National Urban League’s mathematical calculation of African Americans’ and Hispanic Americans’ relative status in relation to white America.
Learn to Look Like a Star Regardless of Your Body Type
The popularity of cosmetic procedures clearly illustrates how unsatisfied many women are with their bodies, but what if a few simple style tips could transform you into becoming more confident and attractive? Internationally celebrated wedding dress designer and author Rani St. Pucchi, who has styled countless celebrities and over 15,000 brides, says you can learn to flatter your figure if you know the style secrets of the professionals.
Willie Lee Wilson files Racial Discrimination Complaint Against DNC
Former African-American Presidential Candidate Willie Lee Wilson, filed a civil complaint on April 20, 2017 in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia against the Democratic National Committee (DNC) on race discrimination grounds, according to Wilson's attorneys Donald Temple and Wayne Kendall.
Web-based client portal lets community managers and board members manage business operations
Associated Asset Management (AAM), a nationally recognized leader in community association management and accounting services for clients throughout the United States, propels into 2017 with the launch of new technology, BoardVue and Live Chat, to better deliver total peace of mind to their clients.
COMED HOSTS MULTICULTURAL MEDIA ROUNDTABLE
ComEd hosted its 5th Annual Multicultural Media Roundtable on April 25, 2017 at the Chicago Training Center, located at 3536 S. Iron Street. The roundtable was an opportunity for Chicago :media to engage with ComEd leadership, learn about programs that impact minority communities and see how the utility company is investing in diverse job spend and job creation in Illinois,”according to ComED.
100 Black Men of Chicago to host 20th Annual Gala on May 6
The 100 Black Men of Chicago, Inc. (100BMC), the areas preeminent organization focused on mentoring African American youth, will host their 20th Annual Benefit & Awards Gala on May 6, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
FashionMia updates its latest collections in the women’s clothing line
FashionMia, the leading online fashion store that prides itself in some of the trendiest collections of fashion clothing and accessories is filled with the hottest trends of the season for women at unbelievably affordable prices.
