Citizens Bank Names Lamont Young Head of Digital
(Black PR Wire)—Citizens Bank recently announced the appointment of Lamont Young as Head of Digital. Young will also continue to manage his existing responsibilities for Multi-Channel Marketing. With more than 20 years of digital and marketing experience in the consumer goods and financial services industries, Young will oversee Citizens strategic investments in digital, online and mobile banking, digital marketing, user experience and social media. Young was also named to the Executive Committee for Citizens Consumer Bank.
Illinois Goes Mobile
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The days of calling or visiting an office for assistance are quickly disappearing. Today, people want to find information and answers when and where it’s most convenient for them, which is often from a mobile device. To coincide with that growing preference, the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is releasing four new mobile responsive applications to provide citizens with easier access to government services and information.
SECC and Bank of America Renew Business Development Partnership
CHICAGO - The South East Chicago Commission (SECC) recently announced a renewed grant partnership with Bank of America for SECC’s Business District Program for the second consecutive year. This funding will help SECC, a City of Chicago Neighborhood Business Development Center (NBDC), provide technical assistance and build capacity of businesses within its five-community footprint on the mid-South Side: Hyde Park, Kenwood, Oakland, Washington Park and Woodlawn.
The African Festival of the Arts Announces Rose Royce and Howard Hewett to headline ‘togetherness” celebration
The African Festival of the Arts Announces Rose Royce and Howard Hewett to headline ‘togetherness” celebration
The Entrepreneurial Institute Offers Business Leaders A Chance To Compete For $10,000
Innovative entrepreneurs with cutting-edge ideas and superb pitching skills will have the opportunity to win $10,000 in business funding by participating in the National Black MBA Association® Innovation Whiteboard
July Unemployment Numbers Unchanged at 4.9%; Voter Participation Will Help Determine Future Stats
The Chicago Urban League’s Workforce Development Director Andrew Wells recently issued the following statement in response to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) July 2016 jobs report:
THIS IS WHY BLACK-OWNED NEWSPAPERS MATTER
In 2017, we will celebrate 190th anniversary of the Black Press in America. Since the first publication of Freedom’s Journal on March 16, 1827 in New York City, Black-owned newspapers have led the way when it comes to raising a voice of consciousness for Black America. Today, in 2016, Black-owned newspapers still matter.
Did You Know Your Eye Makeup Could Be Making You Sick?
(NewsUSA) - For a lot of women, eye makeup is an essential part of being properly dressed -- just as important as a stylish outfit or nice shoes. But while mascara and eyeliner can create different looks, from subtle to striking, they can also make you sick.
Mary Kay Entrepreneur And Harvard MBA Reaches Pinnacle Of Success
PRNewswire-- What started as a small goal to make $200 extra dollars a month turned into a record-setting accomplishment and extraordinary success story for Mary Kay Independent Elite Executive National Sales Director Gloria Mayfield Banks.
Violence and Race: Citizen Panel Explores the Issues
During a panel discussion hosted by the Chicago Citizen Newspaper Group Inc. entitled, "Violence and Race Relations in America: Where Do We Go From Here?" a group of panelists came together to discuss numerous topics under the banner of violence and race relations in the US.
Protesters demand arrest of police who shot and killed Alton Sterling
Whether it was a gathering of 300 in front of the Triple S convenience store, small groups of 50 meeting at area churches, nearly 400 at city hall, dozens painting signs at LSU, or a thousand marching through downtown, Baton Rouge residents and visitors are protesting the death of 37-year-old Alton Sterling, who was shot by Baton Rouge police officers on July 5.
Keeping Feet Healthy When The Sandals Come Off
When cool air or rainy weather hits us, our feet often slip from open-toed sandals into athletic and dress shoes and, as a result, are forgotten. But “out of sight, out of mind” should never apply to toes or heels.
Groupon Partners with Bronzeville Retail Initiative
Job creation and opportunities for African American’s are always the main topic of conversation for any plausible solution to all that plagues the black community.
Fifth Third Bank Host a Free Financial Wellness Event
Fifth Third Bank will host the firstever, company-wide initiative to deliver its Empower U® financial literacy courses throughout its 10-state footprint.
AAR Names Cheryle Robinson Jackson First President of AAR Africa
Aerospace and defense contractor AAR (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aircraft maintenance and supply chain solutions worldwide, recently announced the appointment of AAR Vice President Cheryle Robinson Jackson as its first President, AAR Africa.
Career Service Company hosts Sales & Marketing Job Fair
HireLive is a career service company that specializes in Sales, Retail and Management Career Fairs and for more than 10 years, the company has been organizing job fairs across the country.
Chicago Triathlon Boasts Stories of Triumph
While there are many variations of the sport, a triathlon, in its most popular form, involves swimming, cycling, and running in immediate succession over various distances.
Residents Take Advantage of Health Fair at IIT
One of the many issues that members of the black community face is the state of the black community’s health.
Make Packed Lunches Cool Again
For elementary school kids, tastes change about as often as the school bell rings.
