Community Focus
AAR Names Cheryle Robinson Jackson First President of AAR Africa
Aerospace and defense contractor AAR (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aircraft maintenance and supply chain solutions worldwide, recently announced the appointment of AAR Vice President Cheryle Robinson Jackson as its first President, AAR Africa.
Groupon Partners with Bronzeville Retail Initiative
Job creation and opportunities for African American’s are always the main topic of conversation for any plausible solution to all that plagues the black community.
Residents Take Advantage of Health Fair at IIT
One of the many issues that members of the black community face is the state of the black community’s health.
CSU Announces New Athletic Director
CHICAGO, IL – Chicago State University officials recently announced that Men’s Head Basketball coach, Tracy Dildy has been appointed university Interim Director of Athletics. He replaces Athletic Director Denisha Hendricks who recently resigned from the position.
Chicago Height’s Swears in New Fire Chief
National polling Company Rueters-Ipsos conducted a recent survey that asked 7,727 adults about their employment status and their intentions with regard to retirement. Among those who identified themselves as retired, 30 percent said that they would re-join the workforce if a job they like became available.
Morehouse Graduate and Chatham Resident Soars Against All Odds
According to reports published by the Schott Foundation for Public Education in 2013, only 26.5% of black males graduated high school compared to 86.2% of their white male counterparts.
Chatham Student Soars against All Odds
According to reports published by the Schott Foundation for Public Education in 2013, only 26.5% of black males graduated high school compared to 86.2% of their white male counterparts.
Two First Generation College Students Accepted To Highly Selective Third Annual Beating The Odds Summit At The White House
On Tuesday, July 19, Nia Hill and Christopher Wilson, both involved in local non-profit Chicago Scholars and rising first generation college students attended beating the Odds Summit at the White House.
‘Triple Play’ Platform Keeps Kids in Shape
According to the Healthy Chicago report produced by the City of Chicago in 2011, childhood obesity has more than tripled over the past three decades in the United States.
Robin Robinson Sit Down With The Citizen To Discuss Her New Appointment With CPD
Since the release of the LaQuan McDonald video and others like it revealing egregious acts of police misconduct, the Chicago Police Department has been fighting an uphill battle to restore not only the trust of the citizens they are sworn to protect, but to erase a long standing public image of racism and abuse of power exhibited by officers.
Robin Robinson Discusses New Appointment with CPD
Robin Robinson Set Down With The Citizen To Discuss Her New Appointment With CPD
‘Triple Play’ Platform Keeps Kids in Shape
According to the Healthy Chicago report produced by the City of Chicago in 2011, childhood obesity has more than tripled over the past three decades in the United States
Howard Alumni Club to Host Annual ‘Reconnection of HBCUs’ Softball Tournament
The Howard University Club of Chicago (HUACC) will host its 5th Annual Reconnection of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Softball Tournament on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Washington Park: 5331 S. Martin Luther King Drive.
Chicago’s Largest Community Faith-Based Breakfast Held
Former Chicago Commissioner Dr. Mildred Harris and God First Church and Ministries led a prayer over the City of Chicago
