Denim Richards Appointed Director for Arts and Culture and Ambassador to Botswana for the African Union 6th Region Global
The African Union 6th Region Global is proud to announce the appointment of acclaimed actor and entrepreneur, Denim Richards, as the new Director for Arts and Culture and Ambassador to Botswana. This prestigious role recognizes Richards' exceptional contributions to the arts and his commitment to fostering cultural ties between the diaspora and Africa.
CHRONOMAT GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO: A SLAM-DUNK COLLABORATION BETWEEN BREITLING AND THE BASKETBALL SUPERSTAR
Joining forces with pro basketball's Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Swiss luxury watchmaker introduces the co-designed Chronomat Giannis Antetokounmpo, a set of limited-edition timepieces embodying the athlete's unstoppable energy and inspiring journey from the street courts of Athens to the towering heights of the NBA.
EGAMI GROUP HIRES LAURA SUTPHEN AS AGENCY PRESIDENT
EGAMI Group, the award-winning, multicultural integrated communications agency, has appointed Laura Sutphen as President, with a focu s on accelerating growth and expanding capabilities at scale.
Wolters Kluwer, Together with the Black Nurse Collaborative, Increases Focus on Improving Advocacy for Underrepresented Groups in Nursing
Wolters Kluwer Health today announced a new collaboration with the Black Nurse Collaborative, (BNC) to help remove barriers and improve diversity awareness across the nursing profession. The organizations will work together on several initiatives including events, publications, and nursing resources.
Entrepreneur Uses Gift To Create Spice Blends
Tarsha Epps came up with the idea for It’s A Recipe in a Bottle Spice Blend after a few disappointments that led her to figure out what she was going to do. She started to listen to motivational speakers on YouTube. It was words from Steve Harvey that resonated with her the most. He said, people go to school to pay for a gift, but your gift is what you do well naturally.”
The Safer Foundation Gives Returning Citizens A Second Chance
The Safer Foundation was founded in 1972 to assist people returning from jail and prison, obtain private sector employment as a means to building a solid foundation for their lives, with a mission to make communities safer. Victor Dickson, President and CEO answered questions about the organization and its mission.
Extreme Summer Heat Precautions for Families Facing Alzheimer’s and Others Dementia
As the temperatures rise across the country, extreme heat can have a significant impact on everyone's safety, but they can be especially stressful and confusing for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Alzheimer's disease causes a number of changes in the brain and body that may affect their safety, including changes in sensitivity to temperatures.
Greater Chatham Initiative Launches the Chatham Farmers Market on Chicago’s South Side
Chatham Farmers Market is a new market offering fresh produce, and handcrafted products, located at the Mahalia Jackson Court, 1 E 79th St. The farmers market will feature up to 15 vendors a week who will be selling fresh produce, flowers, spices, honey, baked goods, ice cream and much more. The Chatham Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will run until October 5th.
Communities Aim To Serve More People At Highest Risk For Impact From Gun Violence
Communities who have been working violence intervention outlined their plans to increase the number of people they serve who are at the highest risk of shooting or being shot. Representatives from organizations in Austin, Humboldt Park, Garfield Park and Little Village joined a convening at the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago as part of Scaling Community Violence Intervention for a Safer Chicago (SC2).
Ancestry Unveils New Collection of Newspaper Articles Related to Enslaved People in the United States Pre-1870
Ancestry®, the global leader in family history, announced the publication of approximately 38,000 newspaper articles related to enslaved people in the United States from 1788-1867. Featuring details on more than 183,000 formerly enslaved people, the new free collection could help millions of descendants discover more about their families. This collection is the latest step in Ancestry's commitment to make culturally significant history that is at risk of being forgotten available to everyone at no cost.
‘Chicago Bound: The Great Migration of the Blues’ brings the blues to Chicago parks this summer as part of Night Out in the Parks, with three FREE performances
The songs and stories behind the Chicago Blues will come to parks across the city this summer as Chicago singer, composer and bandleader Lucy Smith and writer and narrator Cheryl Corley present “Chicago Bound: The Great Migration of the Blues.” The concert is a celebration of the lives and artistry of legends Muddy Waters, Memphis Minnie, Willie Dixon, Otis Rush, Koko Taylor, Lillian Green and more. Three public performances are scheduled as part of the Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks: Saturday, July 6 at 6 p.m. at Ellis Park in Bronzeville’s Douglas neighborhood; Saturday, August 3 at 3:45 p.m. at Ada Park during the Morgan Park neighborhood’s Roots Festival; and Friday, September 6 at 6 p.m. at Warren Park in the West Ridge (West Rogers Park) neighborhood.
Corliss High School Students Will Document Chicago Transit History Being Made: The CTA’s Red Line Extension
Chicago will get the chance to see the Red Line Extension Project (RLE) on the Far South Side through the eyes of three Corliss Early College STEM High School students starting this summer.
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE COMBATS INTERSTATE SHOOTINGS WITH TECHNOLOGY
In 82% of interstate shootings this year, automated license plate readers (ALPRs) have helped Illinois State Police (ISP) identify an individual involved in or who witnessed the shooting. That jumps to 100% for fatal interstate shootings.
State of Illinois Celebrates Record-Breaking Export Sales for 2023 and Launches Governor’s Export Awards Application
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced another record-breaking year with export sales over $78.7 billion in 2023. According to rankings by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Illinois continues to lead the Midwest as the top exporting state and fifth in the nation.
COOK COUNTY LAND BANK AUTHORITY PARTNERS WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND RESIDENTS TO TRANSFORM VACANT AND ABANDONED PROPERTY INTO COMMUNITY SPACES
The Cook County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA) announced its third annual giveaway of properties to community organizations for redevelopment into community spaces. CCLBA also highlighted the transformation of vacant properties that were previously donated to No Matter What NFP in 2023 and the Urban Male Network in 2022 are now community anchors for local residents.
