Clerk Dorothy Brown Mourns the Loss of her Sister, Linda Rabb Issac
Clerk Dorothy Brown Mourns the Loss of her Sister
DCFS Honors College-Bound Youth
Department of Children and Family Services Director BJ Walker presented scholarships to 54 college-bound current and former youth in care. Each recipient will receive a monthly grant and up to five consecutive years of tuition and academic fee waivers that can be used at participating Illinois state community colleges and universities.
SUMMER FUN CONTINUES AT THE DuSABLE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY WITH MOVIES AND MUSIC UNDER THE STARS!
The DuSable Museum of African American History continues it’s crowd-pleasing “summer celebration” of movies and music under the stars. The entertainment happens through August 23, 2018 with all events taking place at the Museum, located at 740 East 56th Place (57th Street and South Cottage Grove Avenue) in Chicago…and best of all, admission is FREE!
$6.5 MILLION INVESTMENT ESTABLISHES ENTREPRENEURS OF COLOR FUND IN CHICAGO
It was recently announced that JPMorgan Chase and Fifth Third bank together will be investing $6.5 million to support small businesses on Chicago’s south and west sides. The generous contributions will launch the Entrepreneurs of Color Fund and with the help of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), Chicago entrepreneurs of color will have an easier time accessing capital to grow their businesses.
Alderman Tells Small Businesses Owners To Take Advantage Of Education Programs
Alderman Howard B Brookins Jr. represents the Chicago’s 21st Ward and recently hosted a Small Businesses Networking event at Aubrey’s Garden, 9315 S. Ashland Ave., adjacent to Brookins Funeral Home in the Brainerd neighborhood. The networking event was held in partnership with Goldman Sachs and their 10,000 Small Businesses program.
BETTER MAN THAN ME FOUNDATION PREPARES FOR ROOFTOP AWARDS CEREMONY
The Better Man Than Me Foundation is preparing to award their seventh academic scholarship at the Better Man Than Me Rooftop Party on Aug. 17 at the Cliff Dwellers Club. Aside from preparing for the upcoming event, the organization is developing a new 12-week training program for young men and continues to impact the community by providing young men with the tools and information they need to succeed.
Opportunity Investment Fund Approved
A $30 million housing fund will enhance affordability in high-cost neighborhoods through a new developer incentive program introduced by Mayor Rahm Emanuel and approved recently by City Council.
SOUTH SUBURBAN RESIDENTS PROTEST PROPOSED SCHOOL CLOSURES
Residents of the Crete-Monee Community Unit School District 201-U (SD 201-U) recently held a protest in front of Coretta Scott King Magnet Elementary in University Park to express their disapproval of the new SD 201-U Facility Management Plan which calls for the closure of the Coretta Scott King Magnet Elementary and Talala Elementary.
FREE EVENT BRINGS SOULFUL ARTISTS AND ACTIVITIES TO HYDE PARK
The Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell Ave., is hosting their Soul Saturday event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m on Aug. 4 where attendees will be able to experience the Black Mental Wellness Expo, resident artists, a plant exchange, the Brooklyn Art Library’s Sketchbook Project, and several other family-friendly activities.
South Side Church Hosts Worlds Largest Baby Shower
New Beginnings Church of Chicago and Project H.O.O.D. are hosting the Worlds Largest Baby Shower on Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on King Drive From 65th to 67th Streets. At the event, expectant and single parents will have the opportunity to receive much-needed baby items for their family. All are welcome to attend the event and engage in community fellowship whether they are in need or not.
Mýa World Premieres New Video for ‘Damage’
What better way to celebrate your 20th anniversary in the game than to premiere your latest video on MTV’s TRL? Currently on a national and international tour, Grammy Award Winning Artist, Mýa, took a detour to MTV’s TRL to world premiere her new video, “Damage” with Sway on July 23rd. Th e video also digitally premiered on Complex.com
13 COMMUNITIES COME TOGETHER TO DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR OPIOID CRISIS
A recent lawsuit filed in the Cook County Circuit Court names 13 municipalities and one fire department as plaintiffs in a case against several national pharmaceutical companies and three Illinois doctors alleging that they are the responsible parties for the rise in opioid addiction and overdose in Illinois.
PUMA RS-100 Roland and RS-0 Roland drop globally on #808DAY
Roland Corporation has teamed up with the global sports brand PUMA to unbox a second new TR-808-inspired sneaker, the PUMA RS-100 Roland. Roland’s partnership with PUMA kicked off earlier this year with the unveiling of their first sneaker collaboration, PUMA’s RS-0 Roland, also inspired by the legendary 808 drum machine
SUMMER BIZCAMP COMES TO A CLOSE FOR CHICAGO TEENS
The Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) recently concluded their Summer BizCamp for Chicago’s youth. The two-week program, held at the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology in the Loop, focused on developing the students’ soft skills and opening their minds to many different entrepreneurial opportunities and ideas.
LYNETTE D. STOKES, ED.D., NAMED INCOMING SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE PRESIDENT
Dr. Stokes will be the first woman President in SSC’s history. Stokes, currently serving as Vice President of Academic Services at SSC, will officially assume leadership of the college when the current President, Donald Manning, retires on October 1, 2018.
JOS LUC WEEMS COMPETES IN JUNIOR GOLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: 8 Year Old Bowling Sensation!
Jos Weems is eight years old competing in the 12 and Under Boys (U12B) Junior Gold Championships bowling division. The Junior Gold Championships is an annual national tournament for the top male and female youth bowlers in the United States.
Ellene V. Miles Hired As Senior VP Intersectional Marketing
Sony Pictures Entertainment has brought on marketing vet Ellene V. Miles to join the Motion Picture Group’s marketing team in the newly carved out position of SVP Intersectional Marketing. The announcement was made by Andre Caraco, co-president of domestic marketing.
Obama Day Is Coming
Americans have already begun to observe Obama Day on Aug. 4, the former president’s birthday. Every year more and more Americans will join in harmony and togetherness as they put political preferences aside to honor our nation’s first black presidency.
New book provides insight on how to unlock the career of your dreams
“MOST COMPANIES ARE MORE INTERESTED IN DEVELOPING EMPLOYEES TO PERFORM TASKS VERSUS DEVELOPING THE KINDS OF STAFF THAT THINK OUTSIDE OF THE MUNDANE BOX.” MELERICK MITCHELL, AUTHOR
