Community Focus
Freshmen At Noble Charter Schools Return to Class Across Chicago
Noble’s Johnson College Prep in the Englewood neighborhood, students and staff were welcomed by Illinois State Senator Mattie Hunter of the 3rd District and Chicago Democratic Committeeman Kevin Bailey of the 20th District, as well as representatives from R.A.G.E., the Resident Association of Greater Englewood.
Roseland Hospital to Receive Loan
“Four years ago, the state of Illinois offered Roseland the financial lifeline it so greatly needed in return for the promise that it would put its financial house in order,” Frerichs said. “The leadership of the hospital and the greater community rose up to meet that challenge and, as a result, have earned the trust and the high expectations that come with this financial assistance.”
Vacant home attracts raccoons, creating a nuisance for neighbors
“The last three years, the house has been very unkept in terms of grass not being cut and one of the level one windows aren’t boarded up,” Daniels said. “They gutted out the house, but the inside interior and walls aren’t in the best of condition.”
PAUL G. STEWART HOSTED “FAMILY PALOOZA” RESIDENT & FAMILY FAIR BRINGING NEIGHBORHOOD UNITY TO BRONZEVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD Honored Special 6 Centenarians (100 year olds)
Hundreds of residents and residents of the Bronzeville neighborhood were in attendance. Paul G Stewart also awarded 6 residents who are 100 years old in a "Centenarian celebration" along with Ald. Pat Dowell, Ill. State Senator Mattie Hunter and Paul G Stewart Center executive team members.
CONGRESSMAN DANNY K. DAVIS CALLS FOR BLACK MALE SUNDAY
Davis said during his press conference at Rock of our Salvation Church, located in the Austin community, that he has noticed that many churches lack a strong male presence, which is a major problem in black communities.
Local Youth Golfers Take to the Greens This Summer and Score Big
This has been a stellar year of golf for Raquel as she is the reigning Chicago Public High Schools City Champion, is the winner of two consecutive Illinois Junior Golf Association (IJGA) tournaments, and was runner-up during her last three tournaments.
Suburban Police and Teens Square Off In A Game of Basketball
The tournament featured teenagers and police officers playing on the same team for the pride of their town or village and focusing on working with each other.
SUMMER MEALS HELP FILL THE GAP UNTIL AUGUST 25
“No child in our city or state should ever have to experience hunger,” Stratton said. “Yet, considering one out of every five children goes hungry each year through no fault of their own, this continues to be a huge issue which is hard to grasp in a country as rich as ours...” -State Representative Juliana Stratton
NEW SCHOOL FOR GIRLS LAUNCHED
“This is an age where children are still trying to find themselves and identify who they are,” James said. “So, it would be in our best interest to try to cultivate children at the 10 through 12 age range so we can produce world changers.”
Register for City Colleges of Chicago’s Fall 2017 Semester by August 21
Chicagoans can register now for the Fall 2017 semester at City Colleges of Chicago (CCC). CCC is the largest community college system in Illinois. The registration deadline for the 16-week Fall term is Monday, August 21, 2017, with classes beginning Monday, August 28.
Regina Belle to perform at 28th Annual African Festival of the Arts Gala at DuSable Museum
Africa International House will host their Annual Gala, held as a precursor to the 28th Annual African Festival of the Arts (AFA), at the DuSable Museum on Friday, August 18 from 7 p.m. - 11p.m. The event will feature a special performance by singer, songwriter Regina Belle , The Gala is a wonderful sampling of African culture, that features all the elements of the Festival including food, displays of art and artifacts, African fashion, and of course music.
A Triumphant Victory For Chicago Black Media
The positive relationship the Black press started with Mariano’s just goes to show you that when we speak the same language and allow one voice to be heard, at the end of the day, the results can be phenomenal! It also shows you that together, we can accomplish great things, when we demand nothing less than accountability.
FESTIVAL GETS STUDENTS OFF TO A GOOD START WHO ARE HEADING BACK TO SCHOOL
“My children and families will now not be short-sided by not having school supplies for their first day of school,” she said. “At least we were able to provide the students with the basics and anything else that they will need will come from their teachers to supply them with.”
FROM ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO SUPPORT IN THE COMMUNITY, AFRICAN AMERICAN MALES ARE BEING LIFTED UP
“I believe a person’s strongest qualities emerge when they’re backs are pushed against the wall. Entrepreneurship teaches you to act with a bit of desperation in a sense, which I think is imperative in order for a person to reach their goals on time and on target. It’s also important for African Americans to lift each other up and support black businesses in their own communities whenever and however possible. Doing so will teach our children, who are the future, how to take full advantage of the American Dream,” ~ Kahil Moore
