Five of Six African American Mayoral Candidates Share Their Priorities For Day One In Office
As one of the first candidates to throw her hat into the ring and the first openly LGBTQ candidate to make the ballot in Chicago, Lori Lightfoot is regarded as an experienced reform expert and has worked at the city and federal level to make government more accountable and accessible.
Civil rights activist dedicates his life to community service
These days Timuel Black, a historian and civil rights activist, can walk without a cane, travels around town alone and still remembers his childhood days growing up on Chicago’s South Side.
3rd Annual Gala Highlights the Impact of Black Entrepreneurs in Chicago
Three years ago, the WDB LEGACY Awards was created to celebrate Black entrepreneurship, which is often unrecognized and overlooked. After two successful events, where 500-600 businesses were engaged each year, the 3rd Annual WDB L.E.G.A.C.Y Awards is well positioned to reach a larger audience and amplify the message that black business matters and the communities they serve are committed to supporting them.
Exhibit Honoring Frederick Douglass Extended
American Writers Museum recently announced its special exhibit Frederick Douglass AGITATOR has been extended through May 31, 2019 due to the popularity of the exhibit and the continued relevance of Douglass’s words and activism.
U.S. Bank Black History Month Honorees Plant the Seeds of Possibility Jackie Taylor, Black Ensemble Theater Recognized for Leadership
"Celebrating Black History Month is an opportunity for us to celebrate the leaders in our communities who we partner with to make a tangible difference," says Greg Cunningham, vice president, diversity and inclusion for U.S. Bank. "Through Community Possible, we're proud to support the communities where we live, work and play - and these nonprofit organizations who make life better for all our neighbors.
National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porters Museum In Collaboration with the Chicago Federation of Labor Presents The 2019 Gentle Warrior Awards Gala Fundraiser
The National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum (NAPRPP) in collaboration with the Chicago Federation of Labor, Presents the 2019 A. Philip Randolph ”Gentle Warrior Awards” . The gala and fundraiser will be held at Chicago’s historic Parkway Ballroom, 4455 S. King Drive on Sunday, on February 24. From 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
ComEd giving new light to school with solar panels
A newly installed remote power unit by ComEd at the front entrance of Ludwig Van Beethoven Elementary School could now make it safer for students going to school.
African Fashion designers to debut new fashion collections during local Black History Program
The Friendship Baptist Church Bridge Builders Auxiliary, Justice Shelvin L.M Hall, president, is inviting the general public out to this year’s 34th Taste of Africa on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 at 6 p.m., 5200 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, to experience African Culture and Cuisine.
Comcast honors civil rights activists with new exhibit
Comcast Corporation honored six, local civil rights activists with a new exhibit recently unveiled at the DuSable Museum of African American History on Chicago’s South Side. The exhibit, “Voices of the Civil Rights Movement,” is available online and features interviews from all six honorees discussing how they got involved with the civil rights movement, what contributions they made to help improve equality for blacks and the status of the black community as they see it today.
From CityKey Expansions To A Women And Girls Report, City Clerk Has Big Plans For 2019
City Clerk Anna M. Valencia is the only woman of color to hold one of just three city-wide elected positions in Chicago. She was sworn into office in January of 2017 and since then she has been responsible for overseeing one of the largest offices in the city.
One-Night-Only Performance Shares Stories Of Real Women’s Experiences
An Obie Award-winning production, The Vagina Monologues, will soon be performed at Prairie State College’s Barnes and Noble Theatre, 202 S. Halsted, in Chicago Heights. The one-night-only performance will take place on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m.
ENGLEWOOD STEM HIGH SCHOOL WILL OFFER STUDENTS THE CHANCE TO EARN AN ASSOCIATES DEGREE
When completed, Englewood STEM High School will be the first new high school to come to the Englewood community in almost half a century and the future principal of the new school, Conrad Timbers-Ausar, recently announced that they received over 1,000 applications from students who are interested in being part of the first freshman class when the school opens this fall.
Fourth Annual Solar Spotlight Program Exposes African American Students To Solar Science
Early in his administration, President Barack Obama spoke out about the importance of focusing on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in education and the U.S. Department of Education has estimated that the United States Will need to add 1 million more STEM professionals to the workforce by 2022.
City Council Passes Resolution To Create Public Mental Health Task Force
There are only five public mental health clinics in the City of Chicago, a number that is below half of what existed prior to mental health funding cuts that began to take place in 2012.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street has rich history
Across the world, the street, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., can be found more than 900 times including on Chicago’s South Side. In Chicago, the street spans 14 miles and begins just south of East Cermak Road and four blocks east of South Michigan Avenue before ending at 115th Street.
The HistoryMakers Kicks Off Black History Month on PBS with a One-On-One Interview Program As Part of its Groundbreaking Business Initiative
The HistoryMakers has announced the one-on- one interview program, An Evening With Ken Chenault. The hour-long program provides a rare, inside, look into the life and career of one of America’s most successful CEOs – Ken Chenault. The program is hosted by CBS sportscaster and NFL network host James “J.B.” Brown and serves up a master class on corporate and civic leadership featuring interviews from those who know and have worked with Chenault during his phenomenal career.
Inspired by children who are visually impaired, X-Marks the Spot creates a theater event for everyone
Calling all moms and dads! The Chicago Children’s Theatre is inviting you and your kids to X-Marks the Spot, an all-new form of “X-Tra Sensory Theatre” inspired by children who are visually impaired, but created for all audiences. That’s right. Close your eyes. Because X-Marks the Spot: An X-Tra Sensory Xperience uses sounds, voices, tastes, and touchable, scented props to create an all-new multisensory theater event, ideal for children and parents to experience together.
ZURU Acquires Funville's Sparkle Girlz Doll Brand To Grow The Magic In The Doll Aisle
Leading international toy and consumer products company, ZURU, recently announced the company's acquisition of Sparkle Girlz, the 10-year old doll brand developed by Danuta Saville as Funville. The Sparkle Girlz brand vision was to create a stronger presence of magic, imagination and sparkle in the doll category. The brand features an extensive range of products that incorporate fun, fantasy and fashion into a variety of dolls. Sparkle Girlz has seen strong brand growth since its beginnings, now distributing its products globally.
TASTE FOR THE HOMELESS CONNECTS VULNERABLE CHICAGOANS WITH RESOURCES AND COMPASSION
There are about 80,000 homeless Chicagoans, according to the Chicago Homeless Coalition, and Michael Airhart has made it his life mission to provide as many resources as he can for those individuals. Most days, Airhart can be found working in the streets and shelters across the city providing food and compassion to the less fortunate.
