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Tuskegee University Names Dr. Mark Brown as 10th President
Tuskegee, Alabama -- The Tuskegee University Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mark Brown ‘86 as the university's 10th president and chief executive officer. Dr Brown's selection is the first time in Tuskegee's nearly 143-year history that an alum will lead the university. He will begin his tenure on July 1.
Black Voters Matter Is Proud to Be A First-Time Sponsor of the Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage
Black Voters Matter (BVM) is proud to join forces with Urban One, the nation’s largest Black-owned multi-media company to inform and empower listeners about the importance of the 2024 election and the impact they will have on Black and marginalized communities. This opportunity will provide some 22 million listeners with access to relevant and timely voter information, a digital resource page, and engaging discourse on various social and racial justice topics across multiple platforms including Reach Media, Radio One, and the Urban One podcast network, in addition to on-site activations including this year’s Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage and much more.
Piston Group Selects Former Honda Executive Mamadou Diallo as Chief Executive Officer
Mamadou Diallo, formerly the senior vice president of Auto Sales of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. has been named chief executive officer for the Piston Group. He will report to Founder and Chairman Vinnie Johnson.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $700 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH JOHNSON & JOHNSON
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan group of 43 attorneys general, announced a nationwide settlement with Johnson & Johnson (J&J) to resolve allegations the company deceptively promoted and misled consumers in advertisements related to the safety and purity of some talcum powder products, including baby powder and body powder.
ILLUMINARIUM DEBUTING AT CHICAGO’S NAVY PIER THIS SUMMER
Think VR without the glasses. Illuminarium, a breakthrough global experiential entertainment company created by worldwide leaders in cinematic immersion, theatrical design, and venue operations, is officially headed to Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier this summer. Set to open its doors on Friday, June 28, the immersive venue will debut with two breathtaking experiences: WILD: A Safari Experience and SPACE: A Journey to the Moon and Beyond. Known as “the place that can take you anyplace,” the awe-inspiring 32,000 square-foot entertainment venue will be located within the former Crystal Gardens venue, marking the company’s fifth Illuminarium location following Las Vegas, Atlanta, Toronto, and Macau, China.
Assessor Kaegi shows support for legislation to expand property tax savings for homeowners
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi expressed his support for several bills passed through the state legislature this session that will expand access to exemptions for Cook County residents.
President Obama Joins Construction Workers to Mark Obama Presidential Center Milestone
President Obama visited the Obama Presidential Center construction site on Chicago’s South Side to mark a significant milestone in the building of the Center. The Museum Building, the tallest building on the 19.3 acre campus, has reached its full height of 225 feet, known in the construction industry as “topping out.”
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ADVOCATES FOR INCREASED OVERSIGHT OF PRIVATE EQUITY HEALTH CARE TRANSACTIONS AND PRACTICES
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a multistate coalition of 11 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter in response to the Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services’ request for information regarding consolidation in health care by private equity. In their letter, the attorneys general lay out possible enforcement and regulatory actions to address the detrimental effects of private equity health care transactions that have harmed patients and undermined the financial viability of health care providers.
Nearly 200 Teachers Join Chicago Public Schools After Completing Rigorous Teacher Residency Program
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez, Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates and community members Monday night honored 193 new resident teachers who will lead classrooms next fall through an innovative CPS program that helps current employees or career changers, earn the educational degrees, credentials, and on-the-job experience needed to become CPS teachers. The 2024 inductees represent the program’s largest cohort to date.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON, CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND SUPPORT SERVICES ANNOUNCE $600,000 FOR DOZENS OF COMMUNITY-BASED, YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) announced the City of Chicago’s My CHI. My Future. (MCMF) Micro-Grant Program recipients. SGA Youth & Family Services (SGA) will administer the first-ever program to community-based, youth-serving organizations that are creating new or enhancing existing opportunities for positive youth engagement on the South and West sides.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF FREE WIFI ACCESS AT PARKS AND SCHOOLS ACROSS THE CITY
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the extension of Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) Chicago Connected program and the Chicago Park District’s Citywide Broadband and Digital Equity Initiative. Both programs are focused on extending free Internet access to disinvested communities, serving more than 40,000 CPS students and 60 parks across the South and West sides of the city.
CHICAGO TREASURER CONYEARS-ERVIN LAUNCHES THE CHICAGO STAR AWARD
City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin announced the Chicago Treasurer’s Office’s (CTO) launch of the Chicago Star Award, an initiative dedicated to recognizing and uplifting small businesses that play such a pivotal role in shaping the economic and cultural landscape of Chicago.
Art Project Features Portraits Of Students On Trash Bins
An art teacher in Austin created a project for students aimed at beautifying the community. Kayla Lashley is an art teacher at the Moving Everest Charter School. She, along with students from By The Hand Club For Kids in Moving Everest painted trash bins located down Laramie Avenue. The bins feature portraits of local students.
Local Leader Receives Leaders For A New Chicago Award
Nedra Sims Fears has been the Executive Director of Greater Chatham Initiative for eight years. Under her leadership, the organization has created the Mahalia Jackson Court, Mahalia’s Mile, Mahalia’s Gift Shop and Artists on the 9ine as ways to increase the Chatham community’s economic development opportunities.
