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THE SPIRIT OF NELSON MANDELA: RESOLVING CONFLICT. INSPIRING CHANGE
Chicago Sister Cities International (CSCI), an initiative of World Business Chicago, proudly announces “The Spirit of Nelson Mandela: Resolving Conflict. Inspiring Change.” This event hosted by the Durban Committee of CSCI is being held in partnership with The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center on Nelson Mandela’s birthday, Thursday, July 18th, from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
2024 ASCAP TOP RHYTHM & SOUL MUSIC AWARD WINNERS
ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, the only US performing rights organization to operate on a not-for-profit basis, announced the winners of the 2024 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards.
Meagan Good, Scott Evans, Geurdy Abraira and More Attend the 10th Annual ‘Toast to Black Hollywood’
Compton-native, Candis Grace (aka Miss Diddy) kicked off BET Awards weekend with a star-studded event to mark 10 years of the highly anticipated "Toast To Black Hollywood."
Mielle Unveils Iconic "Mielle Pink" Pantone and Actively Black Collaboration to Celebrate 10th Anniversary
Mielle, the trailblazing textured haircare brand, proudly continues its 10th anniversary by unveiling a dynamic collaboration with athleisure brand Actively Black and the introduction of the exclusive "Mielle Pink" Pantone® shade.
Disney And Balmain Celebrate The 30th Anniversary Of "The Lion King"
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Academy Award®-winning Walt Disney Animation Studios' classic "The Lion King" and the upcoming theatrical release of "Mufasa: The Lion King" in December, the Disney x Balmain: The Lion King collection was released across the globe on July 8th. For the limited-edition offering, Balmain Creative Director Olivier Rousteing and his team have created a collection of ready-to-wear pieces and accessories for men and women. The striking designs build directly upon Disney's acclaimed storytelling, as well as the powerful themes and unforgettable cast of characters that distinguish Disney's "The Lion King." This collection marks the first collaboration between Disney and the historic French fashion house.
Black-Owned Pharmacy Startup in St. Louis Combines Services of Walgreens and Amazon to Address Pharmacy Desert Crisis
St. Louis is home to the only Black-owned pharmacy in Missouri, GreaterHealth Pharmacy & Wellness. In response to a local pharmacy desert crisis, this innovative pharmacy startup adopted a business model that combines both the business models of Walgreens and Amazon. The pharmacy's free delivery service and telehealth offerings cover the St. Louis Metropolitan area and is helping to eliminate pharmacy deserts for over 45K residents. St. Louis residents who are living in pharmacy deserts can join the pharmacy and get pharmacy services from the comfort of their home within minutes of calling the pharmacy.
HBCYOUTH TEAMS UP WITH AMAZON ACCESS FOR EDUCATIONAL YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS
HBCYouth, the educational minority youth summer day camp based on the principles and values of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, announced its collaboration with Amazon Access (amazon.com/access), the hub offering resources to make shopping and saving in Amazon stores easier like payment with SNAP EBT and Prime Access. Coming off the heels of a successful inaugural camp last year, the 2024 camp will foster positive change and promote access to education, nutrition, and workforce development thanks to the support of Amazon Access. Participating universities this year are Tennessee State University and Morehouse College, with additional sponsorship support provided by Foot Locker and the AJ Terrell Foundation.
The HBCU Executive Leadership Institute at Clark Atlanta University Celebrates June Seminar Residency for 2024 Community of Fellows and Inaugural New Presidents
The Executive Leadership Institute at Clark Atlanta University (HBCU ELI) proudly announced the completion of eight New Presidents and the participation of 33 outstanding Fellows from two of its esteemed 2024 communities. This milestone not only celebrates individual achievements but also underscores the critical importance of nurturing the next generation of executive leaders within Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). To view a full list of the 2024 Community of Fellows and members of the Inaugural New Presidents Program click here.
Catering Company Owner Receives Resources to Grow Business
Chrissy Miller launched Cultivating Catering by Chef Chrissy 10 years ago and she has been growing ever since. She has been cooking since she was eight years old and she loves to eat. In high school, she went into foodservice and eventually, she went to culinary school.
My Gun’s Been Moved is Available For Pre-Orders
With My Gun’s Been Moved, Kayla Austin gets to combine two of her passions: Activism and Entrepreneurship. She has been able to create a product that includes social justice, technology, media and entrepreneurship. It has been a blessing for her to see business, entrepreneurship and technology as an opportunity to solve an issue that can save lives and prevent injury.
Morgan Park Native Rings Closing Bell At Nasdaq
Jeremy Hall, a second year Biology (pre-med) and finance minor at Morehouse College, grew up on the city’s South Side. Because of his participation in One Goal, he was awarded a scholarship, which helped him pay for tuition to college. But, he still needed other funding to pay for school. So, he researched and applied to other scholarships in hopes he could get the money he needed. He eventually received a scholarship from UNCF, which he credits with changing his life.
Program Helps Young People Learn Skills That Turns Into Careers
Savion Mitchell participated in Career Launch Chicago while he was a student at Prosser Career Academy. The program provides junior and seniors in high school an opportunity to work toward a trade while they are still in school. Mitchell chose S&C Electric Company because he was interested in manufacturing, which happened because he was taking shop in school.
tgin CEO carries on legacy for multicultural haircare company
Thank God It’s Natural (tgin) has experienced some changes in the last few years. Aris Singleton, CEO of tgin, talks about those changes and new products the hair care company recently released.
Public invited to participate in “Next Move Illinois”
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the launch of Next Move Illinois, a new statewide public transportation plan to create a strategic vision, recommend policy, make performance updates and identify specific initiatives. The last public transportation plan for Illinois was completed in 2018.
