Chicago Day of the Girl Attended by More Than 350 Girls
The 13th Annual Chicago Day of the Girl was celebrated on Friday, Oct. 11, in Chicago. The event brought together more than 350 girls to celebrate sisterhood on the International Day of the Girl. Girls Like Me Project, Inc. created and produced the Chicago event. Click here for a video recap of the event. Photos of the event can be found here
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON ANNOUNCES MAJOR INVESTMENTS IN CHICAGO'S 28TH WARD DURING 'A DAY IN THE WARD' EVENT
Mayor Brandon Johnson joined 28th Ward Alderman Jason Ervin and community leaders in Chicago's 28th Ward for the latest installment in the "Day in the Ward" series. The event provided an opportunity for Mayor Johnson and members of his administration to engage directly with local officials, businesses, faith leaders, and residents to discuss ongoing initiatives and future plans for the community.
DeVry University Partners with OneTen to Provide Career-Advancing Education and Work-Ready Skills
DeVry University announced today a partnership with OneTen, a coalition of leading employers committed to unlocking opportunity for skilled talent without four-year degrees. This collaboration will provide scholarships to support qualifying DeVry learners in gaining work-ready skills along with access to job opportunities from OneTen coalition members.
ONE SUMMER CHICAGO EMPLOYS NEARLY 28,000 YOUTH IN SUMMER 2024
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced that 27,793 young people were employed through the One Summer Chicago (OSC) program during the summer of 2024, representing a 12 percent increase from the previous year, and a 39 percent increase since May 2023. OSC is a youth employment program offered in partnership with local businesses, community organizations, and city agencies (departments, sister agencies, and aldermanic offices) to provide youth ages 14 to 24 with paid work experiences for six weeks during the summer.
South Suburban College Men's Basketball Ranked #2 Team in the Country (NJCCA Division II Pre-Season Poll)
The 2024 National Runner-Up South Suburban College (SSC) Men’s Basketball Team has received an impressive recognition in the newest NJCAA Division II Pre-Season Poll. Ranked #2 in the country, the Bulldogs are poised to make their mark in the upcoming 2024-2025 season.
Hitting deer could cost you more than a couple of bucks
Scenic drives are a must in Illinois in autumn and with the height of fall colors, people will be spending a lot of time on the road. The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Natural Resources are reminding the public to be alert for deer, which are entering their peak mating season, especially at dawn and dusk now through December.
Chicago Public Schools Continues to Demonstrate Strong Academic Recovery and Momentum
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez, along with other District and school officials, celebrated the third consecutive year of record-breaking graduation rates and other metrics that reflect the District's standing as a national leader in academic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. The event at Charles Allen Prosser Career Academy highlighted K-12 achievements, including improved state assessment scores for third through eighth graders, increasing participation in Early College and Career Education programming, as well as the Class of 2024's record-breaking $2.11 billion in college scholarships.
Illinois Library Association Honors Giannoulias in Peoria
Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias received the Illinois Library Association’s (ILA) Robert R. McClarren Legislative Development Award at the association’s 2024 awards program held during its annual conference in Peoria following his administration’s work to protect the “Right-to-Read.”
Giannoulias Launches DMV Kiosk Pilot Program
DMV kiosks located inside retail stores across the state will provide Illinoisans with a new option when it comes to renewing their driver’s license or obtaining vehicle stickers, Secretary Alexi Giannoulias announced.
Baldwin Richardson Foods Names Cara J. Hughes Chief Customer and Community Impact Officer
Baldwin Richardson Foods, a leading custom ingredients manufacturer for the food and beverage industry, announces Cara J. Hughes' promotion to Chief Customer and Community Impact Officer. Since 1992, the company has built a legacy of excellence as one of the industry's largest Black family-owned, women-led businesses. One of the second generation of entrepreneurs leading the company forward, Hughes works in partnership with CEO and President Erin Tolefree to execute the company's accelerated growth strategy. In this elevated role, Hughes has direct oversight of Consumer Insights, Customer Relationships, Culinary Innovation, Sales, Marketing, and Community Impact.
URBAN ONE AND AT&T PARTNER TO HIGHLIGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF HBCU MENTORSHIP AND CONNECTIONS
One Solution, Urban One's award-winning branded content division is partnering with AT&T to launch the second season of a cross-platform campaign supporting the AT&T Rising Future Makers Showcase. The series creates an opportunity for the talented dreamers of today to become the trailblazers of tomorrow by connecting recent HBCU alumni with influential Black professionals as mentors, echoing the pillars of AT&T Rising Future Makers (RFM). Leveraging the success of the 2023 season and further amplifying AT&T's commitment to supporting the Black community and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), this year's mentors are Founder and CEO of CultureCon and The Creative Collection NYC, Imani Ellis, and Founder of Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design, D'Wanye Edwards.
TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance & Unite for HER launch campaign to provide Black Breast Cancer patients with unparalleled support
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance (TOUCHBBCA) and Unite for HER are honored to announce Care for HER—a new campaign that seeks to educate about breast cancer health disparities and the impact of integrative care and culturally tailored nurse navigation while directly providing these services for free to Black Breast Cancer patients in the United States. Launching in October, Care for HER is on a mission to navigate a better future for Black Breast Cancer patients by providing 24/7 personal nurse navigational support and integrative therapies and services at no personal cost.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America’s Game Changers Initiative Unites Prominent Women Leaders and Changemakers to Empower Girls Nationwide
In celebration of International Day of the Girl on October 11th, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), the preeminent one-to-one youth mentoring organization in the United States, proudly announced its newest cohort of Game Changers. The powerful collective of women leaders across sports, entertainment, business and more, will create access and opportunity for girls and young women through the power of mentorship, at a time when they face unprecedented challenges.
Kimberlé Crenshaw Calls Out Attacks on Education and Knowledge While Accepting W.E.B. Du Bois Medal at Hutchins Center Ceremony
On October 1st, Kimberlé Crenshaw, the Isidor and Seville Sulzbacher Professor of Law at Columbia Law School, and the Promise Institute Professor at UCLA Law School received the prestigious W.E.B. Du Bois Medal from the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research at Harvard University. The award recognizes individuals for their groundbreaking contributions to African American history, studies and culture.
CREME OF NATURE® ANNOUNCES KEKE PALMER AS CHIEF BRAND OFFICER
Creme of Nature®, a leader in textured hair care products, is thrilled to announce Emmy award-winning actress, singer, songwriter, producer, and television host Keke Palmer as their first-ever Chief Brand Officer. In this role, Keke will not only serve as an on-camera model and spokesperson, but she will work closely with the Creme of Nature team to help shape their product lines, consult behind-the-scenes on product innovation, advise on packaging evolution, and share product demos. Keke will also influence brand direction, marketing, and storytelling to help curate campaigns that will authentically engage the multicultural community and reinvigorate the Creme of Nature brand ethos.
Nina Parker, Reesa Teesa, Danae Mercer, and More Take Center Stage at The BodCon 2024
The BodCon 2024, hosted by Nina Parker, the ultimate virtual conference designed to empower confidence in every body and every journey, is returning on Sunday, November 3rd, from 12-5:45 PM EST, and powered by Shapermint, the size-inclusive shapewear and intimates brand
Cre8Space Helps Young People Develop Entrepreneurial Skills
Dondre Smith started Almvghty Clothing while he was in college at the University of Iowa. He was studying to be a pharmacist, and learning learned skills in time management and organization that helped him as an entrepreneur. During a trip to California, Smith met someone who he believes God sent to him who changed his life. After that trip, Smith decided to drop out of pharmacy school and pursue his clothing brand full time.
AUTHOR HIGHLIGHTS ATTITUDES THAT CAN NEGATIVELY AFFECT PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Ricky Brown believes that your attitude determines your altitude. A former commercial pilot and flight instructor, Brown was also called to the ministry. What’s most fulfilling to him is changing lives. Brown and his family live in Atlanta, where he runs Speak Life, Inc., and serves as a pastor on staff at a church there.
Local organization expands its Educare program
The Administration for Children and Families has announced grants for federal Head Start Expansion and Preschool Development. Recently, it was announced that Start Early was awarded $6.3 million to expand its services and bring the Educare Model to Lake County.
