Chicago Firefighter Launches Water Drive for the Residents of Flint, Michigan
Eric Washington, a Chicago firefighter and member of the African American Firefighters and Paramedics League of Chicago (AAFFPL), is collecting water for the residents of Flint, Mich. in the wake of the city’s current water crisis. Washington, who began a GoFundMe account aiming to raise $15,000 worth of bottled water for Flint by Friday, January 29, said today he has exceed that goal and will now try to raised $20,000.
Jones Legislation Aims to Keep the Doors at Chicago State University Open
Chicago State University recently announced that it will be unable to pay for operational costs after March 1 due to the unprecedented seven month-long budget impasse. Without a budget, university students across the state who are recipients of MAP grants and tuition assistance are increasingly concerned about the prospect of not graduating.
Gov. Rauner’s Proposal to Take Over CPS Not Received well by Some Leaders
According to Ill. Gov. Bruce Rauner, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is afraid of the Chicago Teacher’s Union (CTU).
Emanuel Appoints Charles Ramsey as Senior Advisor to Chicago Police Department
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel might be on the right track in terms of improving relationships between the Chicago Police Department (CPD) and the community.
Black Americans made big strides in the Job market in 2015
WASHINGTON - Black Americans made big strides in the job market in 2015, achieving their lowest unemployment rate since before the recession.
New CBS Entertainment Chief Vows More Prime-Time Diversity
PASADENA, Calif. — CBS is committed to increasing the diversity of its prime-time series, the network’s new programming chief said, offering himself as evidence.
To All Candidates for Judge of Cook County, IL:
The Chicago Citizen Newspaper is hosting a “Town Hall Meeting” for candidates running for judge in Cook County, IL. The forum will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27th, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the QBG Foundation building (806 E. 78th St., Chicago IL 60619). This event will be open to the public and will be moderated by Judge LaGuina Clay-Herron and Judge Lewis Nixon.
Kerry Washington says she was 'terrified' at responsibility of playing Anita Hill in HBO's miniseries dramatizing Clarence Thomas' Supreme Court confirmation hearings
PASADENA, Calif. — Kerry Washington says she was acutely aware of the challenge of playing Anita Hill in a miniseries dramatizing Clarence Thomas' Supreme Court confirmation hearings.
Michael Jackson’s ‘Off the Wall’ to be Re-released with Spike Lee Documentary
Michael Jackson’s “Off the Wall” is being reissued with a new Spike Lee documentary about the hallmark 1979 album.
Treasurer Summers Honors Dr. King by Launching “77 Proud” Initiative
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., City Treasurer Kurt Summers on Monday brought together faith and community leaders to address disinvestment in Chicago’s communities and announce a new initiative that promotes non-violence by providing access to economic resources. “77 Proud” consists of 11 financial education resource fairs that will take place across the City from January to March. The announcement took place at Stone Temple Church on Chicago’s West Side where Dr. King spoke at a rally 50 years ago.
Public Speaking Symposium at South Suburban College Oak Forest Campus
How well one speaks matters. Individuals looking to sharpen their public speaking skills are encouraged to take part in an upcoming half-day workshop. The Chicagoland Speakers Network has announced plans for the 3rd Annual Public Speaking Symposium, to be held on Thursday, January 28, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The event is sponsored in part by South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute, which will also serve as the host location, at 16333 S. Kilbourn Avenue in Oak Forest, Illinois.
Budget Battle to Leave Chicago State University Broke by March
Like all of Illinois’ nine public universities, Chicago State University is waiting for long-overdue state funding. Come March, however, the predominantly black school on Chicago’s South Side said it won’t have the money to pay its employees.
Free Museum Day
Join Elmo and friends at a free museum day to promote new episodes of Sesame Street on HBO Jan. 24, 2016. Kids will participate in activities, enjoy a performance by the Sesame Street Muppets and get to join the Everyday Heroes Club.
Governor Creates Program for Advancement of Minority Entrepreneurship
Governor Bruce Rauner announced this week the creation of the Advancing the Development of Minority Entrepreneurship (A.D.M.E) programs to improve the economic climate for minority and women-owned businesses in Illinois.
City of Chicago Treasurer Kurt Summers Endorses Andrea Zopp for U.S. Senate
City of Chicago Treasurer Kurt Summers formally endorsed Andrea Zopp for U.S. Senate Sunday at Ujamaa Construction Inc. on Chicago’s South Side on Sunday. Summers believes Zopp has the greatest potential to increase job growth and economic opportunities, especially for underserved communities.
United Nations to Conduct Race Relations Study in Chicago
In light of recent public protests against alleged police brutality involving minorities in Chicago and the steady flow of calls from African American leaders for Mayor Rahm Emanuel to resign, it doesn’t come as a huge surprise that the United Nations (UN) has chosen the “Windy City” to conduct a study on race relations.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to 129 Nobel Laureates since 1901. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was perhaps the most famous recipient of this prestigious honor. Below we have provided for our readers, an excerpt of King’s acceptance speech delivered in Oslo, Norway on December 10, 1964:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service - MLK Day
January 18, 2016 will mark the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday. This milestone is a perfect opportunity for Americans to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service. The MLK Day of Service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions to social problems, and moves us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community.
