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ESSENCE Girls United Enters Into The Era of Disruption for its 2023 Summit
The fourth annual ESSENCE Girls United (GU) Disruptor Summit, returns on Nov. 11 in Atlanta, GA, the premier cultural & creative hub of the South and home to the largest consortium of HBCUs in the country. This year’s summit will be a safe space for young Black women, girls, and gender-expansive youth to come together and fellowship for a day filled with panels, networking, activations and more. “The Era of Disruption” serves as this year’s theme, and an invitation to Zillenials to continue to use their voices to break the mold by utilizing their individual paths, ideas and trends to celebrate all aspects of the Black experience.
PUMA names A$AP Rocky Creative Director for PUMA x F1 partnership
Sports company PUMA and music artist, creative, and designer A$AP Rocky have officially announced a long-term creative partnership. Rooted in the motorsport business, A$AP Rocky will serve as the Creative Director for the category with a focus on the intersection of the sport and streetwear. Rocky will focus his energy and efforts on PUMA's new partnership with F1, developing bespoke capsules designed by him, that will influence the brand's seasonal design directions moving forward.
Atlanta Life Insurance Reemerges with New Leadership and a New Vision
Atlanta Life Insurance Company, the lone remaining Black-founded and owned insurance company, is reemerging under new leadership with a fresh vision that pays homage to the brand's rich history and legacy. For more than 100 years, Atlanta Life has provided insurance to help policyholders build wealth for their families.
Cristina Jones Takes the Helm as New CEO of Black Girls Code
Black Girls Code is thrilled to introduce Cristina Jones as their new CEO. Jones brings decades of executive and leadership experience at the intersection of technology, marketing, and media. She is passionate about creating pathways for women of color to be in the rooms where tech is being innovated, and approaches this work with urgency.
Chicago Public Schools Celebrates Historic Graduation Rates, Early College Credits Earned, More than $2 Billion in Scholarships
U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona, Mayor Brandon Johnson, and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez Tuesday celebrated the District’s progress in preparing more students for success in college and careers with record-breaking graduation rates, growing participation in Early College and Career Education programming and more than $2 billion in college scholarships awarded last year alone. The celebration at Walter Henri Dyett High School for the Arts emphasized collaboration with private, public, non-profit, and higher education partners across the city that are equipping CPS graduates with the knowledge as well as the skills and experiences to soar in their post-secondary lives.
CITY OF CHICAGO PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS TO SUPPORT NEW ARRIVALS AND UNHOUSED CHICAGOANS AHEAD OF THE WINTER SEASON
With winter approaching, there is a need to provide individuals, families, children and infants with winter coats, shoes, and warm clothing along with other essential items. Since August 31, 2022, the City of Chicago has welcomed more than 19,000 asylum-seekers. According to a 2023 study by the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, over 68,000 Chicagoans are currently experiencing homelessness.
How assessments and appeals in your community affected property tax bills Assessor’s Office releases Data Dashboards for Tax Year 2022
The Cook County Assessor’s Office (Assessor's Office) created a data dashboard that allows the public to view assessed values at each stage for tax year 2022. The final values reflect this year’s second installment tax bill.
Kelly, Duckworth Highlight Need for More Action to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes at M.O.M.S Tour
U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Administrator Carole Johnson on Saturday, Oct. 28, for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ M.O.M.S (Maternal Outcomes Matter Showers) Tour, highlighting their work on this important issue and the need to do more to address our country’s ongoing maternal mortality crisis. This national tour aims to improve maternal health outcomes, particularly among Black women, in communities with high maternal morbidity rates, bringing together mental health professionals, birth workers, medical professionals and community members to engage in meaningful discussions on maternal health disparities and explore ways to provide resources and support for women at risk.
Loyola University Chicago Celebrates Second Annual Mamie Till-Mobley Scholarship Luncheon
On Saturday, Oct. 28, the Loyola University Chicago Black Alumni Board (BAB) hosted the second annual Mamie Till-Mobley Scholarship luncheon to celebrate LUC alumna and raise funds for the scholarship.
ILLINOIS HISTORIC SITES COUNCIL APPROVES BLACK PANTHER PARTY LANDMARK NOMINATION
The Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council (IHSAC) unanimously approved the nomination to landmark the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party (ILBPP). This vote completes state requirements, and the multiple property document is now headed to the National Park Service (NPS).
Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Grand Opening of Brown Sugar Bakery’s Manufacturing Facility in Chicago
Governor JB Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton joined local and state leaders to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Brown Sugar Bakery’s manufacturing facility. The 10,000 square-foot facility will enable large scale production on Chicago’s South Side while creating jobs for the local community. “One of the most important things I get to do as governor is help entrepreneurs start new businesses, and help small businesses become big ones. That’s the best way to create jobs and grow the economy,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “I couldn’t be prouder of the Brown Sugar Bakery team as they continue to uplift the community, making a difference in so many people’s lives while bringing smiles to the faces of people everywhere.”
Chicago Scholars’ 2023 Onsite College and Leadership Forum Facilitated $12,467,000 in Scholarships and 244 College Admissions Granted to 600 Chicago High School Seniors
On Tuesday, Oct. 24, 600 of Chicago’s most academically ambitious high school students from under-resourced communities gathered at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall for a mass college interview day unlike any other - the Chicago Scholars’ Onsite College and Leadership Forum. This year’s event could not have been a bigger success, as $12,467,000 in scholarships and 247 college admissions were granted to students from 127 of the country’s most selective colleges and universities in attendance.
Chicago Public Schools Announces Two New Chiefs to Oversee Procurement and Network 4
The Chicago Board of Education (Board) approved the appointment of Patricia Hernandez to serve as the District’s new Chief Procurement Officer and Dr. Jerry Travlos as the Network 4 Chief of Schools. Both leaders bring decades of experience working in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to their respective new roles.
City Colleges of Chicago fall enrollment increases more than double the state average Illinois Community College Board reports City Colleges of Chicago enrollment is up again with a year over year he
City Colleges of Chicago’s (CCC) Fall 2023 headcount enrollment is up 12.7% for students in combined credit and adult education, more than double the state-wide average (+5.7%) for Illinois community colleges, with strong gains for Black male (+15.8%) and Latinx male (+8.6%) credit students. City Colleges undergraduate credit enrollment increase (+8.4%) was nearly double the national public community college average (+4.4%).