Community Focus
STARTUPS GET HELP AT LEGAL CLINIC BRUNCH
“Businesses need to learn how to manage and operate their businesses be tter so they can attract more clients so their businesses will be able to grow,” Wheatly said. “It’s paramount that they learn and understand how to execute their business plan successfully. We see that some people are set up inappropriately or not set up at all.”
ILLINOIS PRESS ASSOCIATION HONORS WILLIAM “BILL” GARTH, SR., FORMER CEO OF THE CITIZEN
During the 2017 IPA Convention, the Chicago Citizen’s Former Publisher William “Bill” Garth Sr., who passed away on Sept. 23, 2016, was honored for his life-long commitment in the news industry and for his dedicated work as a board member and former President of IPA.
God First Church Host Its 2017 Distinguished Leadership Awards
For three decades, the annual God First Church and Ministries Prayer Breakfast has been bringing together communities and leaders in government, education, business and religion to pray for the city, celebrate its people and accomplishments, provide financial scholarships and recognize individuals for their work improving neighborhoods.
The Illinois Campaign For Political Reform Leads Discussion on Gun Violence
Johnson said a lot of the violence that occurs in Chicago happens between people who know one another and who are trying to settle personal disagreements.
HOUSE MUSIC CONTINUES TO UNITE CHICAGOANS
“The success of the exhibit informs us more on how popular the music is still today,” Chavez said. “I think some of us have already known that, but I think it took time to resonate in the department. House music has not only had eect in Chicago, but has transformed dance music globally as well.”
REAL MEN COOK ON FATHER’S DAY
“We are very much aware of the awesome job that the fathers in our communities have been doing and their tremendous commitment to families in the communities that sometimes social and economics tend to get in the way of,” Moyo said. “
SITE DESIGN, ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION TEAM SELECTED TO TRANSFORM HISTORIC LANDMARK AND PULLMAN COMMUNITY
“We have selected an exceptionally well-qualified and diverse team of experts to do more than just rehabilitate and adapt the iconic Clock Tower,” said David Doig, President of CNI. “Our goal is to create a place that supports the NPS mission, shares Pullman’s important stories with more people and fosters additional opportunities to improve the quality of life for people in the community and the Chicagoland region.”
THE DUSABLE MUSEUM IS SEEKING THE PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE WITH A NEW EXHIBITION
The DuSable Museum of African American History is one of the oldest institutions of its kind in the country. Our mission is to promote understanding and inspire appreciation of the achievements, contributions and experiences of African Americans through exhibits, programs and activities that illustrate African and African American history, culture and art.
ALDERMAN MICHELLE HARRIS HOLDS CITY VEHICLE STICKER SALE
Alderman Harris said the purpose of hosting the vehicle sticker sale at her office was so that residents would have a convenient, safe and hassle free place to come and register and renew their stickers.
AWARD-WINNING WRITER PRESENTS GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES, RAYVEN CHOI
“I want little Black girls to have someone to look up to because Choi was an African American character,” Smith said. “We don’t have a lot of those in the comic book industry. That was kind of what brought me in doing this story in the comic book medium because I would go visit comic shops and couldn’t find any Black women on the covers at all.”
NEW LIFE COVENANT REMEMBERS LOVED ONES WITH PRAYER ON THE 9
The goal is to never forget the faces of the people who have lost their lives due to the senseless violence in the city of Chicago,” Hannah said.
PROJECT GENTLEMEN TO GIVE 1,000 FREE SUITS TO GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL MALE SENIORS
CHICAGO – More than 300 young men from 65 local-area high schools will be dressed to impress for their high school graduation courtesy of Project Gentlemen. Project Gentlemen is the charitable arm of I Am a Gentleman, Inc. (IAAG), a national organization that mentors and empowers African American male teens through various programs and activities. Now in its 2nd year, the free clothing event will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 East Upper Wacker Drive. from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
PROJECT GENTLEMEN TO GIVE 1,000 FREE SUITS TO GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL MALE SENIORS
More than 300 young men from 65 local-area high schools will be dressed to impress for their high school graduation courtesy of Project Gentlemen.
Entrepreneurship Is Only For Risk Takers
“You have to be willing to step out there and take some risks,” Herman said. “You have to be willing to do the work of working on the business as well as doing your passion so you can grow the business. It’s a lot of work, but there can be a lot of rewards.”
