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.
Barbie® Unveils One-of-a-Kind Doll Honoring Gabby Douglas
Barbie® honors Gabby Douglas, U.S. Women’s Artistic and Olympic Gold Gymnast (2012 London), by unveiling a one-of-a-kind doll in her likeness to remind girls they can be anything.
Diana Ross to be the Featured Entertainer at Chicago Urban League’s Golden Fellowship Dinner Benefit Gala set for Mid November
The Chicago Urban League announced that one of the most iconic entertainers of all time, Diana Ross, will be the headlining performer at the Golden Fellowship Dinner-Centennial Edition benefit gala on November 19, 2016 at the Hilton Chicago. Themed " Building on Our Legacy"
GB Pharma Holdings strategically positions itself in Africa
Durban, South Africa was once again the setting for the largest HIV/AIDS Conferences on global health and development issues in the world. This year’s 21st International AIDS conference was a call to action to bring together people, lacking access to comprehensive treatment prevention, support and care and unite them with the theme, “No one must be left behind.”
