World of Soul Motorcycle Community Working to Transform Image of Motorcycling

World of Soul Motorcycle Community, Inc. is a national braintrust organization stemming from its social network of motorcyclists. The Foundation was established to manage the programing approach to World of Soul Motorcycle Community’s base of 9,600 riders and clubs. Together they will convene stakeholders to gather their input and suggestions to help realize its full potential during the World of Soul Motorcycle Community Conference Series featuring “Motorcycling and the Humanities”.

South Suburban college to host free family reading night

SSC has also announced that Joseph Whittington Jr., who has served as a member of the SSC Board of Trustees since 2005 and serves as Chairman of the Board’s Audit Committee, will be in attendance.

Fair encourages safety for teens on the road

State Farm recently collaborated with Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, the Illinois State Police and the Illinois Partners for Traffic Safety and hosted the 2017 National Teen Driver Safety Fair at the House of Hope Arena, located on 752 East 114th Street.

Circle of Sisters Delivered a Day of Fun, Laughter & Sisterhood

Circle of Sisters remains the largest EXPO in New York City that celebrates and unites women of color. Highlights of the day included the legendary actress Cicely Tyson who was honored by the WBLS team with the Circle of Sisters Living Legend Award, prima ballerina Misty Copeland shared her experience with attendees and received a special award.

Skills for Chicagoland’s Future Celebrates Five Years

Skills recently announced the results of a two-year independent study, which quantified Skills’ long-term economic impact on job seekers and tracked their like earnings and employment status.

Entrepreneurial program launches in December

“It’s hard enough to be an entrepreneur, but it becomes that [much] more difficult when you don’t have relevant support,” she said. “So, in January 2017, I woke up in the middle of the night with an idea to begin a program focused on women of color.”

Testimony heard on diversity goals for public pension funds

State Senator Kwame Raoul, (District 13th) and the Special Committee on Pension Investments recently reviewed Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) progress to increase diversity among emerging minority investment firms.

NNPA Second Vice Chairman Bernal E. Smith II Dies

We were looking forward to implementing some of those concepts through NNPA as we worked to strengthen and advance the Black Press.

The Former Reese Hospital, Revitalized as the Burnham Lakefront

The former Reese hospital property will soon be re-transformed into the Burnham Lakefront site, which will serve as a catalyst for growth in neighborhoods like South Shore, Jackson Park, Bronzeville, Hyde Park and others.

Veterans thriving as small business owners, according to Allstate/USA Today Small Business Barometer

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s O©ce of Veterans Business Development says there is approximately one veteran-owned firm for every 10 veterans; veterans are 45 percent more likely than nonveterans to be self-employed; and more than one-third of veteran business owners say that while on active duty, they learned skills that directly transfer to the business world.

Solar Powered Fashion

The ComEd Solar Spotlight program connected ComEd engineers and students throughout Chicagoland area in a two day immersion through live, hands-on solar demonstrations.

Mariano's Bronzeville Location To Celebrate its One Year Anniversary!

Come out Saturday and Sunday, October 28th and 29th to Mariano's Bronzeville locations at 3857 South King Drive in Chicago,IL from 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m.

Senator Tammy Duckworth Meets with South Shore Chamber of Commerce

U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) recently met with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce and local business owners to hear their concerns on small businesses resources and discussed her future legislative priorities.

Partnering 4Health Combats Chronic Diseases in Urban Areas

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provided funding to five national organizations from 2014- 2017, to combat chronic diseases in 94 urban and rural communities and helped 20 million people receive nutritious foods, physical activity and live in smoke-free environments.

Obama Foundation Announces Civic Summit

The Obama Foundation recently announced that it will invite 500 civic leaders from Chicago, the United States and across the world, to the upcoming Obama Foundation Summit on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.

Weight Loss Tips to Fit into Your Favorite Jeans

More than three in five American women (62 percent) own jeans that no longer fit them, according to a new survey conducted on behalf of Nutrisystem by Harris Poll. And on average, they say they would have to lose 16.8 lbs. in order to fit into their favorite pair.

Maggie Brown Entertained Guest At Third World Press Foundation 150th Celebration

The weeklong celebration commemorated the oldest continuously-publishing independent Black press in the United States that’s headquartered on the SouthSide of Chicago.

S.T.E.M. careers promoted around Chicago

Commissioner Steele also recently facilitated two workshop discussions at the Field Museum for the 2nd Annual Green Team Summit sponsored by Faith in Place, a non-profit organization empowering Illinois residents of all faiths to be leaders in caring for the Earth. The workshops examined the Energy & Climate Change, Sustainable Food & Land Use, Water Preservation, and Advocacy programs of Faith in Place designed to address climate justice in Illinois.

Senator Robin Kelly Hosts Annual Hiring Event

Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host her 5th Annual Hiring Event for jobseekers in the 2nd Congressional District on Oct. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the gymnasium of South Suburban College, located 15800 State St., South Holland.

“REWRITING HISTORY: PAPER GOWNS AND PHOTOGRAPHS” TO OPEN AT THE DUSABLE MUSEUM

The DuSable Museum of African American History is pleased to present a new exhibition by art photographer, Fabiola Jean-Louis titled, Rewriting History: Paper Gowns and Photographs.