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Britney Coleman is in good ‘Company’
Britney Coleman’s foray in theater was a 45-minute version of a musical when she was in the third grade. She was picked out for the role of Mary in “The Secret Garden.” She was glad it was a requirement, because she was shy growing up. She realized that she loved it and continued to do school shows.
FM Omni Channel hits milestone and continues to grow
In August 2019, Tracey V. Bell purchased 95.1 FM from Windy City Broadcasting. She was doing marketing for the station when the opportunity came to purchase the station. Thirty days later, she launched the radio station as an app. The app allowed people from all over the country and the world to listen to the station.
Natural Hair and Braiding Academy Fulfills Need
LeAnn Drake has been braiding her hair since she was young. Before she knew it, she was braiding hair in the community. In 2010, Illinois passed a law that required hair braiders to get a special license by taking 300 hours of training. Because there wasn’t a hair braider program, Drake went to cosmetology school. She fell in love with styling hair. She wanted to create a space where people would be able to get their hair braiding license, so she opened Fusion Hair & Braid Academy.
Interdisciplinary designer recognized with 3Arts Award
Eric Hotchkiss grew up making things, letting his imagination help him create items like toys and buggies. It led to him getting a degree in engineering and moving into industrial design. Hotchkiss attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and studied design. He always wanted to do more artistic design.
Burrell Communications Group Acquired By FVLCRUM
After leading the agency to sustained growth and success since purchasing a majority stake from founder Tom Burrell in 2004, Burrell Communications Group’s Co-CEOs McGhee Osse and Fay Ferguson have announced a transition to new ownership.
SOUTH SUBURBAN REGION BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXPECTED TO BREAK GROUND ON NEW “FREE” TRAINING ACADEMY
Anthony McCaskill- Chairman of the South Suburban Region Black Chamber of Commerce- will be joined by Illinois State Senator Napoleon Harris, Calvin Jordan along with over 50 southland mayors, Chicago Business leaders and southland residents in the groundbreaking celebration and ceremony for the much-anticipated Chambers Training Academy.
'Right to Repair' Movement Could Risk Patient Care for Disadvantaged Communities
In state legislatures across the country the “right to repair” movement is gaining momentum. Thirty-three states and Puerto Rico considered right to repair legislation during the 2023 legislative session. And while this might be a good idea for some products, policymakers should oppose any attempts to weaken regulated safety requirements for repairing life-saving and life-enhancing medical devices. Patient safety is too great a risk.
Street Naming Ceremony Being Held for Rev. Dr. Leon Finney
Ald. Desmond Yancy (5th) and the City of Chicago announced a street naming ceremony will be held 11 a.m., Friday, November 3, 2023, at 1528 E. 63rd St., (63rd and Harper) to honor the late iconic Chicago Son, Rev. Dr. Leon Finney, Jr., who was a prolific activist, developer, and civil rights leader.
CHA distributed 5,000 coats to families, children at 16th annual Operation Warm
The Chicago Housing Authority partnered with the national non-profit Operation Warm for the 16th year Saturday at the UIC Forum, handing out 5,000 new winter coats to more than 2,000 families with children living in public housing and participants of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program.
Black Community’s Retirement Woes Leading to New Ways to Save Money By Hazel Trice Edney
A recent study has outlined a disturbing trend across the nation: Increasing retirement woes among Black people, coming from several angles that indicate some could choose to work longer or seek more palatable options for savings and income.
Community & Campus Seeks Vibrant Corridor Along 95th Street CSU calls for investment that fosters college access, academic excellence, business development, community well-being as envisioned by campu
At an event on Oct. 16, Chicago State University (CSU), in partnership with the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD), unveiled the 95th Street Corridor Development Framework report aimed to generate long-term investment and create a vibrant university village in the Roseland community. Between the university’s programming, planned transit expansion of the CTA Red Line and 95th Street Metra Stop, and several other projects in the immediate area, the neighborhood is well-positioned for growth.
5 Gum® Teams Up With J.I.D to Release Exclusive Track Available on Only 5 Boomboxes in the World
Mars' 5® gum announced its "5 in a Lifetime" campaign, in partnership with critically acclaimed lyricist and performer J.I.D to honor one of the most monumental moments in music history – the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop. Connecting Hip Hop fans with their favorite genre in a way never done before, 5 gum teamed up with J.I.D to release a special new track inspired by and packed full of audio references from 5 of Hip Hop's most influential albums, such full "Word of Mouf" from Ludacris, "What's the 411?" from Mary J. Blige, "Resurrection" from Common, "Phrenology" from The Roots, and "Shock Value" from Timbaland. But there's a catch: only 5 lucky fans will get the opportunity to listen. One song. 5 listens in a lifetime.
CHRISTOPHER "DRUMMA BOY" GHOLSON DIVULGES THE DETAILS OF HIS CAREER IN "BEHIND THE HITS"
Multi-award-winning music producer Christopher "Drumma Boy" Gholson, whose name is synonymous with mega chart-topping hits such as Waka Flocka Flame's diamond-certified single "No Hands," Jeezy's "Put On," August Alsina's "No Love," Rick Ross's "Here I Am" and Birdman's "Money to Blow," is releasing his debut book "Behind The Hits," under the Wahida Clark's Innovative Publishing imprint (WCP), everywhere books are sold.
From SoHo to Soho, Luxury Streetwear Brand Avirex Expands in the US and UK
Avirex, an iconic American streetwear brand, opened the doors to a new retail experience at 21 Mercer Street in New York City's SoHo neighborhood on September 15. Over the past few years, the brand has turned up on the backs of music, sport and entertainment VIPs around the world and is currently carried by luxury department stores, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue, as well as 40+ high-end specialty shops nationwide, and its own digital flagship, avirex.com.
