Author and Conscious Commerce Expert Who Lived Exclusively Off Black Businesses for Entire Year Announces New Venture
Author, Activist and Conscious Commerce Expert Maggie Anderson recently announced her latest venture MAGGIESLIST.com. The website, built by iSwop Networks is an empowerment resource for consumers whose habits, attitudes, and moral compass drive a duty and desire for buying from Black-owned businesses; and all institutions committed to supporting economic growth in the Black community.
Atlanta based sneaker company, Sneakerscustom.com, generates buzz worldwide
The sneaker industry has gone thru many evolutions over the past 30 years. From the emergence of global brands like Nike, Jordan, Adidas and Converse to high-end designer sneakers from Gucci, Armani and Polo, now the newest development in the sneaker business is the "custom sneaker" designed for organizations, schools, celebrities or anyone with aspirations of making their own sneaker brand.
Nogginwear Old Glory Hat chosen for Mariah Carey's "Sweet Sweet Fantasy" Concert in Hawaii
Nogginwear, the First & Only Limited Edition Hat Subscription, is celebrating having their Old Glory hat chosen as a special gift in the swag bag for Mariah Carey, Jussie Smollett, special guests and entourage on her "Sweet Sweet Fantasy" tour in Hawaii.
WorldRemit and Xpress Money announce global money transfer partnership
London & Dubai - Digital money transfer service WorldRemit and global money transfer brand Xpress Money recently announced a partnership to open up new remittance routes across Africa and Asia.
Teamsters Black Caucus brings job opportunities to the south side
To offer local residents an opportunity to earn a decent living wage, the Chicago Chapter for the Teamster National Black Caucus sponsored their first annual job fair, December 12th at The Rink, 1122 East 87th Street, located in the heart of the Eighth Ward.
Thornton Township wins Township of the Year
Thornton Township received the Illinois Township of the Year award at the annual Township of Illinois Annual Educational Conference in Springfield recently. The township received the award previously in 2004 and 2008.
Santa Delivers to the Children of Riverdale
The Joliet Area/South Suburban Alumnae Chapter (JASSAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in conjunction with Jassac Charitable Foundation, Inc. hosted their annual Breakfast with Santa event recently. This year's recipients were the children of the Riverdale community.
Boston based Brink 212 Showroom Designer Angelica Timas nominated for Boston Fashion Award
Angelica Timas has been nominated for a Boston Fashion Award in the Evening Wear category
Miami company releases handmade bamboo sunglasses and iPhone7 cases
The Woody Brand recently announced the U.S. release of the handmade floatable "Woody" sunglasses & iPhone 7 wooden cases. The "Woody" series sunglasses provide several benefits that separate themselves from the competition.
Luster's Pink® new paraben free products offer breath of fresh air for naturalistas!
The natural evolution of Luster's Pink®now includes new paraben and mineral oil free hair care products for ingredient conscious consumers. Luster's Pink® Shea Butter Coconut Oil Silkening Leave-In-Conditioner and Moisturizing Hair Lotion are the newest additions to the Shea Butter Coconut Oil line launched earlier this year.
'Blacknificent Mile' becomes focus on 79th Street
In memory of an economic development pioneer who advocated for black economics, Project 5,000 dedicated the recent grand opening of the BIZ BOP (Building Our Prosperity) business center located at 642-644 E. 79th Street, to Dr. Webb Evans, a black Chicago economist remembered for his ‘buy black’ advocacy.
$1.3 M federal grant given to improve health insurance coverage
The Department of Insurance (DOI) was recently granted $1.3 million dollars in federal funding to improve consumer and healthcare provider outreach. According to a DOI press release, the grant will provide more resources for DOI health plan and oversight data analysis.
Roosevelt Alumni Chapter names lounge after late Chicago Mayor
In commemoration of the legacy of the first Black mayor of Chicago, Roosevelt University South Side Alumni Chapter has named a student lounge in honor of the late Mayor Harold Washington.
Prominent South-African artist paints street mural in Hyde Park
To celebrate its January 2017 grand opening at 1447 E. 53rd Street, Nando’s “Peri Peri” South-African Portuguese restaurant recently commissioned Kilmany-Jo Liversage, a famous South-African mural painter to paint an oversized graffiti mural (10 ft. high by 36 ft. wide) on the inside of the new Hyde Park Restaurant.
Chicago organization wins $30k from Mazda and NBCUniversal
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO), through the Mazda Drive for Good® charity program and its annual partnership with NBCUniversal, has selected My Block, My Hood, My City as the recipient of $30,000 in goods and services as part of its Mazda Drive for Good contest.
BETTY SHABAZZ ACADEMY HOSTS GIVING TUESDAY FOR SCHOOL FUNDRAISER
The Betty Shabazz International Academy Charter School recently hosted “Giving Tuesday.” Giving Tuesday is hosted the following Tuesday after Thanksgiving as a means to raise funds for its Super Arts Project.
Treasurer Frerichs Signs Resolution Calling on Wells Fargo to Require Independent Board Chair
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced recently that he has co-filed a shareholder resolution with Connecticut State Treasurer Denise L. Nappier to require a change to Wells Fargo bylaws. The change would require the C hair of the Board of Directors to become an independent member of the board.
Misconduct costs millions in Chicago settlements
In June of this year, the Chicago Reporter launched a "Settling for Misconduct," database that includes more than 655 lawsuits brought against Chicago police ocers and the City of Chicago over a three-year period; with payouts totaling more than $210 million dollars. Police misconduct includes false arrest, use of excessive force, forced confession, sexual harassment, illegal search, and seizure, among others, according to the "Settling for Misconduct" database.
Christmas Gift Guide: The Original Satchel Store adds a mini satchel to its Soft Leather
"Tis the season to be jolly…” and here’s another reason to be full of festive delight with the arrival of the perfect Tan Day Satchel.
