Joseph Abboud Debuts New Campaign: A Life Well Suited Starring Actors Will Catlett, Ilfenesh Hadera & U.S. Veteran Nate Boyer
Made in USA menswear brand, Joseph Abboud launches its latest campaign, A Life Well Suited, celebrating impeccable style suited for every moment in a man's life. The campaign stars actors Will Catlett, Ilfenesh Hadera, and U.S. Army Green Beret Nate Boyer, each bringing character and confidence to the brand's timeless suiting.
Miami Dolphins Star Jaelan Phillips Surprises Donna E. Shalala MusicReach Program
Miami Dolphins star linebacker Jaelan Phillips, a former University of Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman and University of Miami alumnus, and a music producer at heart, today surprised students at the Frost School of Music when he walked into their recording session and then personally mentored them in music production and engineering. As part of The Jaelan Phillips Foundation's new partnership with the Donna E. Shalala MusicReach Program, Phillips is helping high school students record and produce music - just as he once did while pursuing his own passion for music at the Frost School.
The 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® Presented by Coca-Cola® Returns to New Orleans
Today, ESSENCE Communications, the esteemed publisher of ESSENCE Magazine—America's leading lifestyle publication dedicated to Black women since 1970, proudly announces the highly anticipated return of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola® to its forever home: New Orleans. The Festival will occur from Friday to Sunday, July 4th-July 6th. Whether you're attending in person or tuning in virtually, one thing is sure: the wait is always worth it. From elevated daytime experiences at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and a star-studded evening concert series lineup at the Caesars Superdome, this year’s Festival promises to be both intimate in experience and expansive in impact.
CAROL'S DAUGHTER CELEBRATES 5 YEARS OF CHAMPIONING BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WITH EXPANDED LOVE DELIVERED INITIATIVE
Carol's Daughter proudly celebrates the fifth year of its groundbreaking Black maternal health initiative, Love Delivered. Since its inception, Love Delivered has been committed to improving maternal health for Black women and birthing people, and in 2025, the initiative continues to empower, support, and uplift Black and Brown birthing people and their communities through impactful programs and partnerships.
HOPE Makes Landmark Investment in Talladega College
HOPE (Hope Enterprise Corporation / Hope Credit Union) signaled its ongoing commitment to historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) with a $15 million working capital loan to Talladega College to empower the college to restructure its balance sheet and bolster its long-term viability.
Governor Pritzker Announces Second-Highest Film Production Expenditures in State History
Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and Illinois film industry leaders to announce film production expenditures of $653 million in 2024 – the second-highest expenditure total in state history – along with estimated wages of $351 million and 18,200 estimated hires in the industry (excluding extras). The high expenditures demonstrate Illinois’ ability to bounce back in the wake of the strikes that halted production in 2023.
Governor Pritzker Awards More Than $19 Million Through the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) awarded more than $19 million in funding to 38 program recipients serving 1,900 community members statewide to expand the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program. The program creates a qualified talent pipeline of diverse candidates in the construction and building trades.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON RELEASES YOUTH IMPACT REPORT, HIGHLIGHTING YEAR OF HISTORIC YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND ENGAGEMENT
Mayor Johnson released the Youth Impact Report 2024, showcasing a landmark year of investment, opportunity, and empowerment for Chicago’s young people. The report outlines how, under the Johnson administration, the City of Chicago has implemented bold strategies that have significantly expanded employment, educational, and civic engagement opportunities for young Chicagoans across all 77 community areas.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON INTRODUCES THE HAZEL JOHNSON CUMULATIVE IMPACTS ORDINANCE
Mayor Brandon Johnson, alongside Alders Ramirez, La Spata, Sigcho-Lopez, Rodriguez-Sanchez, and Hadden, introduced the Hazel Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance, a bold step towards protecting vulnerable communities from disproportionate pollution burdens. By applying a more thorough zoning review process for heavy and intensive land uses that have the greatest potential for pollution exposure, the ordinance aims to prevent additional stressors from compounding in already-burdened communities.
Move Over or Get Pulled Over
The Illinois State Police (ISP) and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) are warning drivers to Move Over or Get Pulled Over. The Move Over Law, known as Scott’s Law in Illinois, requires drivers to move over and slow down when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with its emergency lights activated. If changing lanes is unsafe or impossible, drivers must slow down to a safe speed, proceed with caution, and be prepared to stop if necessary.
Chamber Music Collective Collaborates With Award Winning Poet For Sound Healing Event
D-Composed is partnering with artist Jamila Woods for a sound healing event titled, the ‘listening field’. The event will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 27th, at Kehrein Center for the Arts, located at 5628 W. Washington Blvd.
‘Justice of the Pies’ Is Thriving In Avalon Park
Maya-Camille Broussard started Justice of the Pies in 2015. While Broussard has an extensive history in the arts, everything she has done in her professional life as an artist has led to her being an entrepreneur in the culinary arts.
ILLINOIS LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS TO ENGAGE CIVIC AND COMMUNITY GROUPS IN A UNIFIED FIGHT AGAINST THE DECLINE OF DEI IN ILLINOIS
Illinois State Senator Lakesia Collins- Joint Chairwoman of the Illinois Legislative Black (ILBC)- along with the full ILBC is announcing their collective disappointment and intentions for a continued aggression against President Donald Trump’s blatant termination of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in America.
Delays Are Costly
Most of us have heard the adage: “Procrastination is the killer of time.” As a financial planner, I remind my clients: procrastination is the killer of YOUR dime. Delaying financial decisions comes with a high cost, no matter how you slice it.
Navigating Treatment Options for Alzheimer’s and Dementia: What You Need to Know
As research into Alzheimer’s disease and dementia continues to progress, so too do the available treatment options. While there is still no cure, new FDA-approved drugs offer hope by slowing cognitive decline in people diagnosed in the early stages. Navigating these treatments can feel overwhelming, but understanding your options is the first step toward informed and empowered care.
OP-ED: Target National Selective Buying Campaign Continues
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), representing the Black Press of America, hereby reiterates our profound disgust and unwavering opposition to the continued disrespect shown toward Black America by Target Corporation.
Friends of the Parks and Chicago Park District Hold Annual Earth Day Cleanup
The Environmental Justice Movement started in Chicago during the 1970s around the same time as Earth Day, as a way of protecting the environment and poorer communities from pollution. Today, that mission continues through the partnership of the Chicago Park District and Friends of the Parks.
Have Questions About Money? The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office Can Help
April is Financial Literacy Month, and the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office has tools and resources for people to receive information and answer questions they have about their money.
Local Musician’s Career Spans 50 Years
Theodis Rodgers has been a musician for most of his life. His earliest memory of being exposed to music was his father, who was a vocalist. He remembers that his father sang the Lord’s Prayer at church. He was always enamored with the pianist and organist at church and thought one day he would play those instruments.
