Budget Battle to Leave Chicago State University Broke by March
Like all of Illinois’ nine public universities, Chicago State University is waiting for long-overdue state funding. Come March, however, the predominantly black school on Chicago’s South Side said it won’t have the money to pay its employees.
Free Museum Day
Join Elmo and friends at a free museum day to promote new episodes of Sesame Street on HBO Jan. 24, 2016. Kids will participate in activities, enjoy a performance by the Sesame Street Muppets and get to join the Everyday Heroes Club.
Governor Creates Program for Advancement of Minority Entrepreneurship
Governor Bruce Rauner announced this week the creation of the Advancing the Development of Minority Entrepreneurship (A.D.M.E) programs to improve the economic climate for minority and women-owned businesses in Illinois.
City of Chicago Treasurer Kurt Summers Endorses Andrea Zopp for U.S. Senate
City of Chicago Treasurer Kurt Summers formally endorsed Andrea Zopp for U.S. Senate Sunday at Ujamaa Construction Inc. on Chicago’s South Side on Sunday. Summers believes Zopp has the greatest potential to increase job growth and economic opportunities, especially for underserved communities.
United Nations to Conduct Race Relations Study in Chicago
In light of recent public protests against alleged police brutality involving minorities in Chicago and the steady flow of calls from African American leaders for Mayor Rahm Emanuel to resign, it doesn’t come as a huge surprise that the United Nations (UN) has chosen the “Windy City” to conduct a study on race relations.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to 129 Nobel Laureates since 1901. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was perhaps the most famous recipient of this prestigious honor. Below we have provided for our readers, an excerpt of King’s acceptance speech delivered in Oslo, Norway on December 10, 1964:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service - MLK Day
January 18, 2016 will mark the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday. This milestone is a perfect opportunity for Americans to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service. The MLK Day of Service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions to social problems, and moves us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community.
The King Unwinds
Even the most influential civil rights activists, namely, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., took time out to unwind sometimes. In this photo, King takes a behind-the-back shot during a game with civil rights leader, Al Raby. The two were inside a pool hall in Chicago.
Almost 300,000 New Jobs in December
American employers added a robust 292,000 jobs in December, suggesting the U.S. economy is so far defying global weakness and growing solidly.
Copper clothing maker to pay $1.35 million for bogus health claims
A company that makes copper-infused clothing agreed to pay $1.35 million to settle government charges that it falsely claimed that its garments could relieve pain and inflammation caused by arthritis, multiple sclerosis and other diseases.
Taliah Waajid's Purest and Most Natural Hair Care Line to Date
Taliah Waajid, one of the leading innovators and manufacturers of natural hair care products, has developed a new natural, luxurious collection. Pure & Natural Shea-Coco, a line designed to nourish and define textured hair with the most natural of ingredients, launched online at www.NaturalHair.org on December 9, 2015 and will be available at Target, Walmart, Sally Beauty Supply, and local beauty supply stores beginning February 2016.
Kendrick the King: Rapper Leads Grammys with 11 Nominations
Kendrick Lamar is the king of the Grammys: The rapper is the leading nominee for the 2016 awards with 11, including album of the year for "To Pimp a Butterfly" and song of the year for "Alright."
Job & Resource Fair
Building on the successful elements of the national 100K Initiative, Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, in conjunction with the University of Chicago’s Office of Civic Engagement, will host the Washington Park Job and Resource Fair on Friday, January 15th from 9:00am to 2:00pm at Washington Park Field House, 5531 S. King Drive. The event, designed for 18 to 24 year olds not in school or in school part-time, will consist of job readiness workshops, on-site pre-screening, employer interviews, job applications/assistance and support job resources.
Kraft-Heinz Deal Part of Record Year for Mergers
Companies around the world spent a record $5.04 trillion on acquisitions in 2015, according to Dealogic, as slow worldwide economic growth and low interest rates pushed companies to combine forces.
Why You Should Consider Freezing Your Credit Reports
Freeze your credit reports before you get burned. That's the message from security experts, consumer advocates and some state Attorneys General. They say more people should consider a credit freeze as a way to block identity thieves from opening new credit cards and other accounts in your name. They recommend a freeze even if your identity hasn't been stolen.
Obama Takes Aim at the Gun Lobby
Tears streaking his cheeks, President Barack Obama launched a final-year push Tuesday to tighten sales of firearms in the U.S., using his presidential powers in the absence of tougher gun restrictions that Congress has refused to pass.
Rauner: I Would Sign Chicago Mayor Recall Bill
Perhaps to the chagrin of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Ill. Gov. Bruce Rauner said at a press conference on Monday, that he would sign legislation that would allow a recall election to remove the mayor.
MSI's Annual 2016 Black Creativity Programming Kicks Off with MLK Day
If you’re looking for something educational and thought provoking to do with your children in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, consider visiting the Museum of Science and Industry (MSI).
