Morehouse Graduate and Chatham Resident Soars Against All Odds
According to reports published by the Schott Foundation for Public Education in 2013, only 26.5% of black males graduated high school compared to 86.2% of their white male counterparts.
Directing Dollars Seen As a Way To Protest Recent Shootings, Thousands Make Deposits in Black-owned Banks
Reacting to the most recent wave of shootings of Black men by police officers, thousands of African-American consumers across America are directing their dollars by opening checking and savings accounts in Black-owned banks.
OneUnited Bank Launches the National #BankBlack Challenge to Demonstrate Black Economic Power
OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in America and the first Black internet bank, is launching the national #BankBlack Challenge, designed to harness the economic power of the Black community focused on one clear financial message that #BlackMoneyMatters.
ICON TALKS” CELEBRATES BLACK SUCCESS
The Washington Informer) A mix of successful entrepreneurs, social activists and actors came together for one night during “Icon Talks,” an evening of empowerment with intimate discussions, insight and performances at the Mead Center for American Theater in Southwest Washington, D.C.
Melba Moore will take the stage in Chicago to launch “Still Standing”
Tony-Award Winner, 3x Grammy Nominee, Actress, and professional music educator, Melba Moore will team up with the Kroc Center Theater located at 1250 West 119th Street Chicago, Illinois Friday, August 12, 2016, at 7:30PM.
Sudanese-American Wife, Mother of Two and Creative Entrepreneur, Selma Idris, Unveils The Brown Crayon Project
Selma Idris is proud to introduce The Brown Crayon Project, a carefully-curated collection of hair, scalp, skin and body cleansers, conditioners, lotions, moisturizers and oils formulated with brown babies in mind.
Menaji Returns To New York Fashion Week
MENAJI Advanced Men’s Skincare, the first brand to create fast-acting corrective skincare and HD cosmetics for men, returned to New York Fashion Week (NYFW) this year supporting several designers during New York Fashion Week: Men’s (NYFW: MENS) held recently.
Health Campaign Focuses on the Wellness of Women
Most women by design are nurturers who often care for spouses, children and or aging and ailing parents. Minority women especially are often tasked with being the caregivers for their homes and communities and they do it with limited resources.
Chatham Student Soars against All Odds
According to reports published by the Schott Foundation for Public Education in 2013, only 26.5% of black males graduated high school compared to 86.2% of their white male counterparts.
The Chicago Urban League Commemorates 100 Years
The Chicago Urban League recently began a year-long commemoration of its 100th anniversary.
State Fiscal Failures Put CSU Accreditation Status at Risk
The Illinois Budget crisis continues to adversely affect some of our states social services and valued state institutions. Chicago State University continues to be victimized as a result of Governor Bruce Rauner’s inability and willingness to get a budget passed.
Former Student and Famous Illustrator Celebrated in U of C Special Collections Exhibit
Many famous singers, poets, writers and actors protest and speak out about the mistreatment of black and brown people in this country and all over the world.
Illinois Commerce Commission to Host Cybersecurity Policy Session
The Illinois Commerce Commission is hosting a Cybersecurity policy session on Thursday, July 21 from 10:00am- 3:00pm.
KaZoom Kids Books iStory App Sparks Interest in Reading for African-American and Latino Childeren
Frustrated because she couldn’t find books that her six-year-old African-American niece could relate to and enjoy, a Chicago-based entrepreneur created a company featuring a library of ebooks whose storylines, characters and uplifting messages mirror the lives, families and communities of Black and Latino children.
North Lawndale Music Fest Unites Thousands for One Cause
There are often news reports that have shown us when there is a rise in temperature in the city of Chicago, there is also a rise in violent activity.
Village of Robbins Hosts Walk Against Violence
Most discussions of violence in this country and especially in the city of Chicago, have been centered on gun violence. In recent years, we have seen a significant increase in mass shootings, the police shooting and killing of unarmed black people and gang shootings.
NFL Veteran Christopher Houston Shares Style Secrets
This summer, MENAJI had the privilege of sitting down with NFL veteran Chris Houston - former player for the Carolina Panthers, Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons - as he exclusively revealed his favorite style shortcuts, secrets, and much more.
‘Heelusions’ Offers New Concept in Shoe Accessories
Missouri-based shoe fashion accessory company, “Heelusions” Heels by Design, has brought to market a completely new concept in women’s shoe accessories.
Dermatologists Share Tips to Stop Nail Biting
Breaking a nail is one thing. Breaking a nail-biting habit is another, say member dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology.
