OVER 1500 TO ATTEND COOK COUNTY’S LARGEST UNCF ANNUAL GALA
Dr. Johnnie Thomas- Superintendent of Rich Township Illinois High School District 227- will lead over 1500 Entertainers, Educators, Professional Athletes, Elected Officials and Chicago area residents along with School Superintendents of Suburban Cook County and the United Negro College Fund, in a UNCF Gala distributing over 80 scholarships for high performing students from across Cook County.
New Alzheimer’s Association Report Reveals Top Stressors for Caregivers and Lack of Care Navigation Support and Resources
The Alzheimer’s Association 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report reveals that both dementia caregivers and healthcare workers report difficulties in navigating dementia care within the U.S. healthcare system. The report provides an in-depth look at the latest national and state-level statistics on Alzheimer’s disease prevalence, mortality, caregiving, dementia care workforce and costs of care. The new report estimates that 6.9 million people age 65 and older in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, including 250,600 in Illinois.
SHEIN AND GOLD MEDALIST, SANYA RICHARDS-ROSS, JOIN FORCES TO CHAMPION WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT FOR WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
In celebration of International Women's Day and Women's History Month, SHEIN, a global online retailer of fashion and lifestyle products, is excited to announce a collaboration with Olympic gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross, alongside her mother, Sharon, and sister Shari. Sanya Richards-Ross, known for her remarkable achievements in track and field, brings her champion mindset to this fashionable line designed to empower women everywhere.
Citizen Newspaper Group's March 2024 Primary Election Results
Proving age is nothing but a number, the 82 year old Incumbent Danny K. Davis of the 7th Congressional District of Illinois is heading back to the U.S. House of Representative for his 15th term.
THE FUTURE OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER PROGRESSES WITH NEW DETAILS ON PROGRAMS & ATHLETIC CENTER AND FIRST-EVER DEMO PREVIEW OF MUSEUM EXHIBIT
As construction continues on the Obama Presidential Center, the Obama Foundation today announced two major updates on the Center’s progress, including new details on the Programs & Athletic Center and a visit from President Obama to view the first-ever demo preview of a digital media exhibit that will be on display at the Obama Presidential Center’s Museum.
COMED GENERATES GIRL POWER
The auditorium at ComEd’s Chicago Training Center saw a rising voltage of girl power as more and more young women from Chicago-area high schools filled the room and took their seats in anticipation of seeing what their future could hold in STEM and the trades.
Chicago Public Schools Celebrates Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is celebrating Women’s History Month, occurring annually in March for more than 35 years, and International Women’s Day, occurring annually in early spring for more than a century. CPS recognizes the historical struggle and continued progress of women’s rights throughout its history, as the District has seen its women graduates fight for and achieve improved representation in every industry and field of study.
1,000 FAMILIES TO RECEIVE HAM & FOOD BOXES FOR EASTER WEEKEND
1-800-TruckWreck, powered by Witherite Law Group, is providing families in the Chicago community with 1,000 hams and food boxes for Easter weekend. The giveaway will be held on Friday, March 29, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at House of Hope, 752 East 114th Street, located in the South Side neighborhood of Pullman.
2024 ESSENCE Hollywood House Returns for Its Fifth Year
ESSENCE Hollywood House returned to Los Angeles for its fifth annual event featuring some of the industry’s most notable names and executives from film and television. Hosted by Skye Townsend, the event focused on equipping the community with the tools and resources needed to tackle some of the industry’s biggest challenges.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON ANNOUNCES CHICAGO’S FIRST NATIVE AND POLLINATOR GARDEN REGISTRY ADVISORY BOARD
Mayor Brandon Johnson, together with City and community leaders, announced the City’s first Native and Pollinator Garden Registry Advisory Board. The Board is tasked with creating a native and pollinator garden registry, developing criteria for applications, and reviewing and providing recommendations to the Commissioner of the Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS), who will oversee and maintain the registry.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON, DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND SUPPORT SERVICES ANNOUNCE MY CHI. MY FUTURE. MICRO-GRANT PROGRAM
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) announced the City of Chicago’s My CHI. My Future. (MCMF) Micro-Grant Program. SGA Youth and Family Services (SGA) will administer the first-ever program to make small grants available to community-based, youth-serving organizations that are creating new or enhancing existing opportunities for positive youth engagement in specified Community Strategy Regions.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON ANNOUNCES PROMOTION AND NEW APPOINTMENT TO SENIOR STAFF
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the promotion of Ronnie Reese to Communications Director and the hiring of Joe Calvello as Chief Strategy Officer in the Office of the Mayor.
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Encourages Small Nonprofits to Apply for $200,000 in Charitable Trust Grants
Small nonprofit organizations that provide people with food or housing assistance are encouraged to apply for funding through the Charitable Trust Stabilization Program, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. Grant applications will be accepted through March 31.
DONNA MILLER ANNOUNCES 2024 UNSUNG HEROINES AWARD WINNER FOR THE 6TH DISTRICT
On Friday, March 8, Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller announced Dr. Shelley Amuh as the recipient of the 2024 Unsung Heroines Award for the 6th District. The Peggy A. Montes Unsung Heroines Award is an annual award given out during Women’s History Month to one woman from each of the seventeen County districts and one woman countywide whose contributions are vital to the community, but often overlooked. Nominators across the 6th District recognized numerous qualified women in their nominations, and Commissioner Miller selected Dr. Amuh for her work providing guidance and support to teenage parents through The Puddle Project.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. announces new $2 million fundraising commitment for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., a beacon of service and commitment, celebrated its enduring alliance with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® at the Vicennium Partnership Banquet at the Masonic Temple. The event was hosted by the Memphis (TN) Alumni Chapter, the University of Memphis Chapter, the Kappa Beta of Kappa Alpha Psi, and sponsored by the local Memphis Kappa Alpha Psi ®Achievement Foundation.
HU Alumna Dr. Joan Wickham Donates $2M to Her Alma Mater to Establish a Music Endowment Fund
Hampton University proudly announces a transformative donation from esteemed alumna Dr. Joan Wickham, class of ‘78.
Introducing Chroma Creators™: Atlanta's first A.I. - enabled Multicultural Branding and Marketing Agency
he global marketing landscape is set to shift as Chroma Creators™ is redefining the industry's approach to multicultural branding and marketing. Birthed from the mind of Octavia Warren, the powerhouse behind Atlanta's award-winning Creative Juice, this new movement is about celebrating Black excellence, Black culture, and innovation like never before. With over 11 years of smashing stereotypes and breaking through glass ceilings, Warren is now blending A.I. with real, raw Black narratives to bring audiences marketing that hits right at home.
SISTERS NETWORK® INC. CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF SISTERHOOD, SURVIVORSHIP AND EMPOWERING BLACK WOMEN IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER
In celebration of its thirty years as a pioneer and the only black-led national organization dedicated to the black breast cancer crisis movement, Sisters Network® Inc. (SNI) will host a several events and programs with the goal of educating, empowering, and celebrating the sisterhood and survivorship support the organization has provided for Black women in the United States.
Alzheimer’s Association Leading the Fight Against Alzheimer’s and All Other Dementias
The Alzheimer's Association stands at the forefront of the battle against Alzheimer's and all other forms of dementia, working towards a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementias. With a robust vision and mission, the Association focuses on care and support, groundbreaking research, impactful advocacy, and community engagement.
