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Lawyer Works Nationally to Prove That Factual Information Can Be Valuable To Local Communities
Areva Martin is a Harvard-educated lawyer who has appeared on CNN and Good Morning America. Growing up, Martin saw inequities and injustices and wanted to become a lawyer to address them.
New Mentorship Program Provides Opportunities For Youth In The Southland
The Big Brothers Big Sisters Chicago Southland and NabrU have launched a mentorship program with a mission to empower young people. Young people who participate in the program will receive one-on-one mentorship. The goal of the Dolton Neighborhood Program is to foster personal growth, academic success, and leadership development.
SHUCKED Blends Escapism And Country Music, With A Tale Of Acceptance
Miki Abraham began performing when they were seven years old, in a production of “Annie.” They watched their older sister perform in local theater in West Kentucky and really wanted to audition. They went on to do theater locally until they were 19 years old.
COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT IN THE WORKPLACE
The Challenges for Employers and Employees as the aging population in the United States continues to grow, the prevalence of cognitive impairment and dementia in the workplace is on the rise, creating significant challenges for employees, caregivers, and employers. With over 11 million Americans providing unpaid care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, the ripple effects of these conditions extend far beyond families, deeply impacting the workforce.
AND the BEAT GOES ON…
My focus in this column has primarily been directed to the actions families must take to preserve their wealth for the next generations, in accordance to Proverbs 13:22.
LYNWOOD MAYOR PRIMED AND READY FOR STRETCH RUN IN THE RACE FOR RE-ELECTION
Jada D. Curry- Mayor of Lynwood, Illinois- has coalesced a well-rounded support base of residents, elected officials, Clergy leaders, and business leaders as she is primed, energized, and prepared for the stretch run of her re-election campaign for Mayor.
January is National Blood Donor Month
The Children’s Organ Transplant Association is a national nonprofit with a powerful tagline -- The Trusted Leader Supporting Families … For a Lifetime. Founded in 1986, COTA will soon be celebrating four decades of standing by this promise. A Pennsylvania family’s transplant journey, which has significant January milestones, is a living testament to COTA’s lifetime commitment.
TAMARA TAYLOR, ERIC ROBERTS, ISAAC KEYS, JUDAE'A & ELIZABETH CAPONIGRO To Lead Psychological Thriller "Madonna Non Grata" From Filmmaker Joshua Coates
Joshua Coates, the filmmaker behind AGELESS LOVE and KINGDOM REIGN, has chosen the psychological thriller "Madonna Non Grata" as his next feature, with Tamara Taylor (Bones, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D), represented by Greene Talent & Crimson Media, set to star in the lead role.
Beyond a Diamond Lookalike, Discovering Zircon’s True Beauty
Once known as a “diamond impersonator” in the early 1900s, zircon has evolved into a celebrated gemstone of beauty and elegance. As one of December’s birthstones, zircon shines with vibrant hues and a rich history.
Caregiving Stress Linked to High Blood Pressure in Younger Black Women
A new analysis finds that the stress of being a caregiver is associated with an increased risk of developing hypertension in 21 to 44-year-old Black women, a group known to have a higher prevalence of the condition compared to women of other racial and ethnic groups. Caregiving has been linked by past studies to high blood pressure in middle-aged and older black women, but this relationship has been understudied in this younger group.
UrbanGeekz Unveils 2nd Annual UrbanGeekz 50 List Highlighting Leaders in Tech, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Independent Black-owned digital news outlet UrbanGeekz has unveiled its 2nd annual UrbanGeekz 50: Gamechangers in Tech, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship List, recognizing fifty outstanding leaders in tech, venture, entrepreneurship, and the innovation economy.
Dream Exchange Sponsors Fireside Chat in Chicago for Local Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs
Dream Exchange, recently hosted a fireside chat at the Union League Club in Chicago with the local minority business community. The event took place on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024, and featured notable panelists Dwain Kyles, Managing Member of DX Capital Partners, LLC, and Lorri Dotson, a Dream Exchange investor, Founder/CEO of VISION Group Cleaning and President of Fleetwood Cleaning Services of GA Inc.
Experian’s Legacy League Game Show™ Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Empowering HBCU and HSI Students
Experian is celebrating the one-year anniversary of The Legacy League Game Show™, a groundbreaking, high-energy, interactive event designed to educate and engage young adults in financial literacy. The main program within the B.A.L.L. for Life™ initiative, the game show combines the excitement of trivia and audience participation in a competition where students face off against their peers from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), testing their knowledge about credit and money matters.
Chicago Public Schools Announces New Network 11 Chief of Schools
The Chicago Board of Education approved the appointment of Latasha M. Geverola as the new chief of Network 11 schools. Network 11 is an elementary school network made up of 29 schools, serving approximately 9,100 students and families in Chicago Public Schools. The network encompasses the Englewood, Auburn Gresham, and Washington Heights communities.