Wearing Your Beauty Boldly, Black Women Share Sisterhood on Gele Day
Since its 2012 inaugural, Gele Day has been a peaceful morning and afternoon of mini workshops that foster cultural awareness and self-care to the disenfranchised, trauma-impacted south side communities of Chicago in a fun, family-friendly environment.
Jazz Greats Honored as Navy Pier Celebrates its 101st Birthday with a Free Star-Studded Concert, Cultural Programming and More
Navy Pier’s Fifth Third Bank Centennial Celebration will be highlighted by Lakefront Swing, a centennial celebration of jazz greats Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie and Lena Horne at 7:30 p.m. at the Lake Stage. The free, live music concert will feature a lineup of world-class performers, including Chicago-natives Felicia Fields, the accomplished actress and vocalist known for her 2005 Broadway debut as Sofia in The Color Purple and E. Faye Butler, decorated theater actress and singer, alongside Grammy Award-nominated trumpeter Victor Garcia – all of whom will perform in tribute to the jazz legends who have inspired their own professional artistry. The entire production will be directed by international icon Fred Nelson III, Aretha Franklin’s music director and former opening act for Ray Charles.
What the Life Insurance Companies DON’T Want You to Know
You can win if you do one thing right! Here’s the secret of winning the game of life insurance, it’s very simple: DIE WITH YOUR POLICY IN FORCE! To avoid being a part of the insurance game seek advice from an agent who understands the process.
MELANIN VOICES HOSTED IN HYDE PARK
The largely scripted show, inclusive of poetry, short stories, vignettes, fiction, and non-fiction work of various Chicago artists, is weaved together to create a beautiful narrative. The readings and performances are centered on the experiences of black women.
AUTO COMPANIES FIND SUCCESS WITH DIVERSITY PROGRAMS
A survey by Atlassian showed, “that 83 percent of tech employees believe their company is already diverse, and 79 percent think the average team at their company has a diverse set of team members,” according to the Silicon Valley Business Journal.
PERFORMANCES ANNOUNCED FOR CHRP
Showcasing a wide range of performers and repertoire, Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP) announces the programs for three of the performances during its 27th annual summer festival World.
FACING A CRITICAL BLOOD SHORTAGE, AMERICAN RED CROSS ASKS FOR THE PUBLIC’S HELP
Blood donations have fallen short of expectations for the past two months, resulting in about 61,000 fewer donations than needed and causing a significant draw down of the Red Cross blood supply. The shortfall is the equivalent of the Red Cross not collecting any blood donations for more than four days.
New Intel Grant Program Invests $4.5 Million to Support STEM Pathways for HBCU Students
As part of the program, $3.9 million will be awarded directly to the HBCUs and $600,000 will be used for workshops and activities that bring HBCUs and the technology industry together to ensure students are prepared with the relevant skills to enter the tech workforce.
SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE OFFERING SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT DEGREE
South Suburban College prepares graduates of the SPA program to become eligible for licensure with the State of Illinois
ESSENTIAL TRAVEL HACKS FOR ON-THE-GO PARENTS
Save space in the suitcase. Pack a few essential clothing items that can easily be mixed and matched. For example, nights can get chilly, so take one cute sweater that works well with all your child’s outfits. The same idea applies to shoes. Opt for neutral colored shoes that match everything, instead of multiple pairs to coordinate with each outfit.
Be Fashionable and Fit
Try Something New. Change up your fitness routine from time to time to avoid hitting a plateau.
Athleisure Trend Let’s You Look Good in Casual Clothes
Polish off the look: Consider taking some extra time to do hair and makeup on the day you select a casual outfit from your closet. Or try pairing joggers and athleisure footwear with a nice handbag, statement scarf or leather jacket. This will help put the look together nicely.
The Passing of Mrs. Martha R. Chavis
The First Lady of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and Former First Lady of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Passes.
STUDENTS SHARE EXPERIENCES WITH VISITING THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
“I remember them saying that no matter what race or who you are, you are always going to get something out of it,” Moy said. “I think I got a lot out of it.”
ALDERMEN, ADVOCATES ANNOUNCE ORDINANCE THAT WOULD GUARANTEE PREDICTABLE WORK HOURS
Aldermen, advocates and workers stood together recently to announce the introduction of the “Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance,” which would make needed reforms to employer scheduling practices for working people.
CONGRESSMAN DANNY DAVIS INTRODUCES FATHERHOOD LEGISLATION
“In some communities, finding a child with a father in their house or in their life is like finding a needle in a haystack,” Davis said. “
MBDA hosts 2017 National AAPI Business Summit
AAPI business owners are one of the fastest-growing populations in the United States and nearly 2 million businesses are owned by Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders nationwide, employing 3.6 million workers, and generating nearly $700 billion in annual revenue, according to the 2012 U.S. Census Bureau’s Survey of Business Owners.
THE CHICAGO PARK GOLF ALLIANCE PLANS TO RECONSTRUCT JACKSON PARK GOLF COURSE
We’re looking at how we can serve the wide range of users,” he said. “We need to start to think about how we can cater to the next generation of golfers through recreational purposes such as picnicking, walking trails, usages of the park and how it all can knit into the golf course."
