MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON JOINS CITY LEADERS, PARTNERS FOR GRAND RE-OPENING OF CTA GREEN LINE STATION AT DAMEN AND LAKE
Mayor Brandon Johnson joined 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) President Dorval R. Carter, Jr., Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) Commissioner Tom Carney and Near West Side stakeholders to announce the re-opening of the new CTA Damen Green Line station at Lake Street and Damen Avenue. The state-of-the-art station addresses a longstanding need for improved transit options on the Near West Side that benefits residents, supports local growth and job creation in the Kinzie Industrial Corridor, and accommodates large crowds attending events at the nearby United Center.
DCEO Celebrates National Black Business Month
This month, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is celebrating National Black Business Month. Through the Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE), DCEO will host a series of virtual and in-person events highlighting Black businesses, organizations, and community leaders while also providing resources to Black businesses and entrepreneurs. This monthlong celebration will also include a social media campaign inviting and encouraging Illinoisans to shop Black-owned businesses through the “Shop Black Saturdays” social media campaign. Information about resources and events can be found on the DCEO website.
LTYC Celebrates Monumental Success for Its True Support: A Celebration and Support System for Women of Color
Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center (LTYC) is basking in the post-event buzz surrounding the monumental success of its 3rd Anniversary Black Leading Women's Celebration: Honoring the Impact of Rising Stars and Shining Legacies. This event, a testament to LTYC's unwavering commitment to integrating the arts in education and honoring Black Women who are breaking barriers and shattering glass ceilings, has profoundly impacted our community. It's the shared celebration of empowerment and support from our community that has made this event a true success.
America Needs Kamala Harris to Win
Vice President Kamala Harris has the vision, the intellect and the heart to lead a conversation about how to preserve American democracy. As a country, we are still struggling to make this “A more perfect union.” We are an incredibly unique and beautifully diverse nation, blessed in so many ways. However, our history of cultural cleavage and racial unrest still plagues us. At times, the ideological divide seems to be an unbridgeable chasm. There are those who would use political power to exploit our differences and undermine the very democratic institutions that have held us together as a nation.
Outside Distractions Hurt Health Care Innovators for Black and Minority Communities
Heart disease, cancer, and stroke are among the leading causes of death in America. In each case, African-Americans are at least twice as likely to die than Whites according to private and public health experts.
AFT and Microsoft Partner on AI Technology Symposium to Aid Teachers, Support Students’ Learning
Today, the AFT is teaming up with Microsoft for a pathbreaking “AFT/Microsoft Symposium on AI in Education and Beyond”—a practical two-day information and training summit to empower educators to share their expertise with developers and receive hands-on experience to better understand and safely introduce emerging AI technologies.
Africa International House is postponing the 2024 African Festival of the Arts
This difficult decision is due to the rising cost of production, coupled with our commitment to keeping admissions affordable for our community. Over the past few years, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have faced numerous challenges that have affected our ability to host the 2024 Festival to our high standards.
Alzheimer’s Association Recommended Home Safety Tips
The Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging caregivers and families of loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia to keep home safety top of mind.
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces 10 Illinois Nonprofit Groups Chosen to Receive More Than $191,000 in Charitable Trust Grants
Applications Now Available for New Grant Cycle, Open to Organizations Providing Food Assistance, Economic & Workforce Development
RAVINIAⓇ HEATS UP AUGUST WITH MUST-SEE SUMMER CONCERTS
Ravinia’s 2024 summer lineup boasts over 100 concerts spanning rock/pop, R&B, classical, jazz, country, Latin, and movies with live orchestra. August promises a vibrant celebration of excellence across many genres, offering a mosaic of unforgettable performances of Black music.
Residents Can Connect with Resources at the Illinois Department of Human Services 2024 Illinois State Fair Tent
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) wants fairgoers to know that Help is Here. The annual Illinois State Fair will highlight a range of human services programs this year, offering attendees the opportunity to learn about and access important human services at the IDHS tent. The annual fair, which will take place from August 8 to 18 in Springfield, aims to provide an inclusive and educational experience for all visitors.
POAH ACQUIRES HARVEST COMMONS AND WARREN ASHLAND APARTMENTS
Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) this week acquired two residential properties - Harvest Commons and Warren Ashland Apartments - from the troubled Heartland Housing portfolio. The properties are located in Chicago’s bustling Near West Side at 1519 and 1533 W. Warren Blvd. respectively, and comprise 164 mixed-income apartments.
Ruthie Foster Celebrates 70 Years of “That’s All Right” with Smoldering Rendition of Elvis Presley’s First Hit
It’s been an awe-inspiring journey for Ruthie Foster, the singer-songwriter heralded for her powerful blend of blues, folk, and gospel. Ruthie pays tribute to her lineage as a Black artist and a Sun Records artist with her latest single, a sensual, blues reading of “That’s All Right,” as made famous by Elvis Presley. “That’s All Right” will be the third single from Ruthie’s milestone tenth studio album, Mileage, and her first album for Sun Records. The ten-song record was produced by Tyler Bryant (Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown), and it will be released via Sun on Aug. 23rd.
CAROL'S DAUGHTER LOVE DELIVERED DEBUTS BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH ADVOCACY TRAINING VIDEOS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MAMA GLOW FOUNDATION
In celebration of Bump Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness for maternal health and support, Carol's Daughter and the Mama Glow Foundation are proud to announce the first two parts of their Love Delivered Black Maternal Health Advocacy Training videos available at www.carolsdaughter.com/lovedelivered. The videos are designed to be informative, engaging, and action-oriented, providing viewers with valuable tools to advocate for their health and for the health of their loved ones and community.
Kerri Harper-Howie Announces the Publication of Her First Book
Celebrated entrepreneur and business owner Kerri Harper-Howie announced the publication of her new book THE FAMILY SECRET: The Business and Franchise Owner's Guide to Building Generational Wealth. The book details Harper-Howie's unexpected and life-changing career transition from lawyer to franchise owner, following in the wake of her mother Patricia Williams' pioneering legacy as a McDonald's franchise owner in Los Angeles.
