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Local Students Honored at Cub Scholars Event
Ellis Alexander is a senior at Jones College Preparatory High School. He heard about the Cubs Scholars program through his participation in the Cubs Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) and Career As Sports Executives (CASE) programs.
Local Students Receive Job Training Skills
A partnership between Urban Alliance and Bank of America is providing local young people with job skills training through paid internships, as well as post-high school planning, with the goal of helping on their journey to fulfilling careers.
‘The Forge’ Shows The Power Of Mentorship, Forgiveness And Discipleship
“The Forge” tells the story of Isaiah Wright and his mother Cynthia and how the power of mentorship can help a person find their purpose. The movie is opening exclusively in theaters on Friday, Aug. 23rd.
Burst Into Books Encourages Children To Read And Engage With Books
Jurema Gorham was motivated to launch Burst Into Books because of her career in education and her journey into motherhood. Gorham, who has been in education for more than 15 years, started Burst Into Books in 2018.
Mobile Makers’ Impact Recognized by LISC Chicago
Designer and Educator Maya Bird-Murphy founded Mobile Makers to address the lack of diversity in architecture and provide access to design for young people.
Embracing a New Era: Whittney Smith’s Vision for the Future with Kamala Harris
As Deputy Director and Counsel for Lawndale Christian Development Corporation, I am filled with excitement at the groundswell of energy for Kamala Harris’ candidacy for President. LCDC does not endorse any candidate for public office, however, the policies VP Harris supported during her career largely align with ouAs Deputy Director and Counsel for Lawndale Christian Development Corporation, I am filled with excitement at the groundswell of energy for Kamala Harris’ candidacy for President. LCDC does not endorse any candidate for public office, however, the policies VP Harris supported during her career largely align with our mission.r mission.
Bally's Chicago Casino Continues to Outpace the Market on Average Month Over Month
Bally's Chicago Casino outpaces the market on average month over month in July. While statewide casino revenue declined by 1.7 percent from the prior month, Bally’s maintained comparable results with gross gaming revenue of $12.5 million.
LTYC Celebrates Monumental Success for Its True Support: A Celebration and Support System for Women of Color
Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center (LTYC) is basking in the post-event buzz surrounding the monumental success of its 3rd Anniversary Black Leading Women's Celebration: Honoring the Impact of Rising Stars and Shining Legacies. This event, a testament to LTYC's unwavering commitment to integrating the arts in education and honoring Black Women who are breaking barriers and shattering glass ceilings, has profoundly impacted our community. It's the shared celebration of empowerment and support from our community that has made this event a true success.
America Needs Kamala Harris to Win
Vice President Kamala Harris has the vision, the intellect and the heart to lead a conversation about how to preserve American democracy. As a country, we are still struggling to make this “A more perfect union.” We are an incredibly unique and beautifully diverse nation, blessed in so many ways. However, our history of cultural cleavage and racial unrest still plagues us. At times, the ideological divide seems to be an unbridgeable chasm. There are those who would use political power to exploit our differences and undermine the very democratic institutions that have held us together as a nation.
Outside Distractions Hurt Health Care Innovators for Black and Minority Communities
Heart disease, cancer, and stroke are among the leading causes of death in America. In each case, African-Americans are at least twice as likely to die than Whites according to private and public health experts.
AFT and Microsoft Partner on AI Technology Symposium to Aid Teachers, Support Students’ Learning
Today, the AFT is teaming up with Microsoft for a pathbreaking “AFT/Microsoft Symposium on AI in Education and Beyond”—a practical two-day information and training summit to empower educators to share their expertise with developers and receive hands-on experience to better understand and safely introduce emerging AI technologies.
Africa International House is postponing the 2024 African Festival of the Arts
This difficult decision is due to the rising cost of production, coupled with our commitment to keeping admissions affordable for our community. Over the past few years, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have faced numerous challenges that have affected our ability to host the 2024 Festival to our high standards.
Alzheimer’s Association Recommended Home Safety Tips
The Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging caregivers and families of loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia to keep home safety top of mind.
Ruthie Foster Celebrates 70 Years of “That’s All Right” with Smoldering Rendition of Elvis Presley’s First Hit
It’s been an awe-inspiring journey for Ruthie Foster, the singer-songwriter heralded for her powerful blend of blues, folk, and gospel. Ruthie pays tribute to her lineage as a Black artist and a Sun Records artist with her latest single, a sensual, blues reading of “That’s All Right,” as made famous by Elvis Presley. “That’s All Right” will be the third single from Ruthie’s milestone tenth studio album, Mileage, and her first album for Sun Records. The ten-song record was produced by Tyler Bryant (Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown), and it will be released via Sun on Aug. 23rd.
