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.

The Guess Corporation Proud To Support Female Leaders

Founded in 2012, The Guess Corporation has made a commitment to support women in leadership positions throughout the company. As of July, The Guess Corporation employs many board members and executives in top positions whom of which are women.

IBS Global Consulting to Host Going Global Seminar to Help Small and Medium- Sized Companies Expand Internationally

IBS Global Consulting, a global management consulting firm headquartered in Troy, Michigan, will host a seminar for small and medium sized companies looking to expand into new markets. The event will take place on Thursday, October 13, 2016 in Rosemont, Illinois.

Two First Generation College Students Accepted To Highly Selective Third Annual Beating The Odds Summit At The White House

On Tuesday, July 19, Nia Hill and Christopher Wilson, both involved in local non-profit Chicago Scholars and rising first generation college students attended beating the Odds Summit at the White House.

Seniors Got Talent is now accepting entries for its 2016 competition

Seniors and their families have begun sending the Seniors Guide videos of their special talents— everything from dance performances and comedy acts to less traditional talents like woodworking and crafts

Where Do We Go From Here?

The nation is at a breaking point.

Chicago Community Joins Walmart’s “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” Campaign

Walmart recently announced that Chicago residents generated more than $109,200 for Greater Chicago Food Depository to help fight hunger in Cook County, Illinois. Walmart’s “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign encouraged people across the nation to take action against hunger and help families in need through simple acts of support online and in-store purchases and donations.

50 Years later, community leaders commemorate Dr. King’s 1966 March By Monique Smith

In 1965, 44 civil rights organizations fighting to end slums and poor living conditions for blacks collectively known as the Chicago Freedom Movement invited Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to come to Chicago.