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Superhero Dads At Center Of Short Film
A local creative agency has come up with a way to show the superpowers that dads possess through a short film. Contender recently released the animated short film, “Answering the Call,” for Walmart’s Black and Unlimited Platform. The short film features the League of Black & Unlimited Dads, a group of fathers from different backgrounds who are able to use their superpowers to fix problems and save the day.
Queen Mother African Artifact Gallery Opens in Richton Park
Joe E. Gillie has been collecting African and Black art since the 1960s. Growing up in the Black Revolution movement, anytime he saw Black or African art, he purchased it. He always wanted to open a gallery to showcase the art he collected.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE THE FIGHT TO END ALZHEIMER’S YOUR OWN?
The Longest Day (June 20th) is a special event dedicated to love for our family members, friends, and neighbors living with Alzheimer’s disease, and for their heroic caregivers, whose days are truly never-ending. This event brings together people from all walks of life to support the fight against Alzheimer’s in a unique and personal way.
Wick and Glow Candle Company Inks Collaboration Deal with the Estate of Betty Wright
Wick and Glow Candle Company™, in association with Macadoo™, is pleased to announce a collaboration deal with the estate of the legendary singer/songwriter/entrepreneur Betty Wright, BWL Entertainment, LLC, and the Betty Wright Music Royalty™ brand to create the "Betty Wright Limited Candle Collection."
Pacific Science Center Names Freeda Warren as New Chief Advancement Officer
Pacific Science Center (PacSci) today announced the appointment of Freeda Warren as Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), a newly-created position. Warren will lead marketing, communications, public relations, government affairs, fundraising, and other activities to build PacSci's capacity for impact. Warren, who previously served as Senior Vice President of Advancement at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, has joined PacSci.
Dr. Carol Bennett receives leadership award from Society of Women in Urology
Dr. Carol Bennett, professor of urology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has received the Jean Fourcroy Leadership Award from the Society of Women in Urology. She was honored earlier this month at the American Urological Association’s 2024 annual meeting.
Pacsun Team USA Streetwear Collection Celebrates the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024
Pacsun celebrates the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 with the launch of its new Pacsun Team USA Collection. Building on the success of its 2021 Olympic Games inspired collection, the dual-gender assortment celebrates the spirit of the Olympic and Paralympic Games with a fresh, yet nostalgic retro twist. The collection will officially launch on June 20.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON ANNOUNCES GAGE PARK FIELDHOUSE RE-OPENING, FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
Mayor Brandon Johnson today announced the reopening of the Gage Park Fieldhouse as well as improvements to Fieldhouse facilities as Chicago Park District staff prepare for the return of summer programming on June 10. The Gage Park Fieldhouse reopening is one of five reopenings that the Park District is hosting at its facilities that were converted into temporary emergency shelters for the New Arrivals Mission.
The Kehrein Center For the Arts Foundation Welcomes The Black Aura: A Weekend of Liberation & the Arts June 28th-29th
The Kehrein Center for the Arts Foundation is thrilled to present "The Black Aura: A Weekend of Liberation & the Arts," which will take place taking place on June 28-29, at 5628 W. Washington Blvd. Positioned between Juneteenth and Independence Day, this weekend event will foster an immersive interaction among artists and community residents, providing opportunities to uncover new artistic talents and deepen our understanding of shared history and identities, ultimately strengthening community bonds in the Austin area and beyond.
South Shore Works Presents Black Culture Week: A Celebration of Black Culture Wellness
South Shore Works is proud to announce Black Culture Week, a transformative demonstration project designed to model the Theory of Transformation known as Black Culture Wellness. This event will take place from June 14 to June 23, with Juneteenth as the cultural backdrop, centering community action and communication around the celebration and practice of authentic Black culture.
CITY OF CHICAGO, MAYOR’S OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES SUCCESSFULLY PHASE OUT SUB-MINIMUM WAGE FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
Although the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into legislation nearly 34 years ago, people with disabilities continue to experience significant employment disparities, including wages that are far below minimum wage. The City is proud to announce that, over a month ahead of schedule, the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) worked with the Office of Labor Standards to phase out the sub-minimum wage for individuals with disabilities working in the city of Chicago.
Gov. Pritzker and First Lady MK Pritzker Join Special Olympics Illinois for Rally at the Governor’s Mansion
Governor JB Pritzker and First Lady MK Pritzker joined Special Olympics Illinois participants for a pep rally at the Governor’s Mansion. The event consisted of lawn games, a dunk tank, and family fun activities. The rally was in preparation for the 2024 Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games, which will be held in Bloomington-Normal next weekend.
CITY OF CHICAGO UNVEILS COMPREHENSIVE SUMMER SAFETY PLAN
The City of Chicago announced a groundbreaking summer safety plan, underscored by a $100 million investment from the FY24 budget. This comprehensive strategy focuses on anti-violence programming, strategic CPD deployments and strengthened investigations, restorative justice, re-entry services, and domestic and gender-based violence prevention and intervention - all aimed at enhancing community safety and well-being.
IMPACT GRANTS CHICAGO AWARDS $475,000 IN GRANTS TO CHICAGO NONPROFITS
Impact Grants Chicago awarded $475,000 in grants to seven Chicago nonprofits at its Grant Awards Celebration on May 29 at Venue West in Chicago.