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.
HSE PROGRAM HELPS ADULT LEARNERS AT SSC
The HSE program helps students develop the skills required to pass the High School Equivalency Exams while the curriculum includes courses in language arts, writing, reading, social studies, science, mathematics, and the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions.
NEW SITE RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT BLACK YOUTH IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM
The data behind Justice Divided were obtained from public agencies and are available for download at justicedivided.com/download-data. Further information on how the data wereprocessed, as well as raw source data, is available on GitHub at github.com/datamade/justice-divided/tree/master/data.
Statewide Publishing, Legal Notice Service (LNS) announce partnership
Statewide Publishing, LLC, a leading legal advertising agency, has announced that it is partnering with Legal Notice Service (LNS), an automated public notice fulfilment company.
Did You Know Your Eye Makeup Could Be Making You Sick?
“Every year, many women end up with eye infections from cosmetics,” warns the University of Rochester Medical Center. “In rare cases, women have been temporarily or permanently blinded by an eye cosmetic, according to the FDA.”
ORGANIZATION PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR CONTROVERSIAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
“Racism does not deserve to be heard and segregation is not something we will collaborate with,” Pastor Robert Jones of Mt. Caramel Baptist Church said. “We do not compromise with hate.”
UGANDAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR LANDS IN CHICAGO
“It’s an unbelievable experience for them,” Hudson said. “We’ve found that children who tour with the choir have more confidence and become very outgoing. So, this is an opportunity for them to experience a different culture and a different learning environment, but also, gives them an opportunity to share their story in the U.S. and connect with people here.”
INITIATIVE OPENS UP NEW DOORS TO BLACK FEMALE TEENS
“It’s been really amazing to watch girls come in who didn’t think they could code or ones who had no desire to code and then see the incredible things they came up with,” Harburg said.
Mark your calendars for the 39th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival
The festival will be hosted by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), and is set to display four stages of live performances by Chicago’s vast jazz talent.
I BIKE HARLEM” OWNER USES AIRBNB TO GROW HER BUSINESS
I want visitors to see the Harlem I know up close, not from behind the plexiglass of a tour bus window. My business, “I Bike Harlem,” gives travelers the opportunity to discover our handsome brownstones and vibrant small businesses. It’s a business I am incredibly proud of and it’s a business that would not exist were it not for the economic opportunity provided by Airbnb.
HOUSE MUSIC CONTINUES TO UNITE CHICAGOANS
“The success of the exhibit informs us more on how popular the music is still today,” Chavez said. “I think some of us have already known that, but I think it took time to resonate in the department. House music has not only had eect in Chicago, but has transformed dance music globally as well.”
Chicago Own Chance The Rapper To Appear At 2017 Essence Festival
Since the 1994 Essence Festival, the event has been known for showcasing leaders in the music industry coupled with empowering messages along with meaningful and spirited community activities.
OBAMA DISCUSSES YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN BERLIN
“I have a belief that we can change things for the better and that we can treat people with kindness and tolerance, and bridge the di£erences that exist between nations and between religions and be unified with a benevolent God,” said Obama.
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH RECOGNIZES TERI CAMPBELL FOR EXCELLENCE IN PEDIATRIC CARE
Campbell has 30 years of obstetric, emergency, and flight nursing experience. She began her critical care career in high-risk labor and delivery and served on a maternal/fetal transport team. Since leaving obstetrics, Campbell has continued to work as a flight nurse in a role that includes all types of emergency, trauma, and critical care patients. In her current flight nurse position, approximately half of her transports involve pediatric and neonatal patients.
Play All Day in Lands’ End Kids’ Swimwear
The entire Lands’ End Kids’ swim collection features UPF 50 sun protection and leading fabric technology that make each suit durable for the action-filled lives of children – whether it’s a backyard playdate or beachside getaway.
