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BILLIONAIRE BUSINESS MOGUL AND PHILANTHROPIST DR. TRISHA BAILEY ANNOUNCES MULTI-CITY BOOK TOUR THIS FALL FOR HER MOTIVATIONAL MEMOIR “UNBROKEN: THE TRIUMPHANT STORY OF A WOMAN’S JOURNEY”
The Former Stockbroker Turned Self Made Business Mogul Shares Tips and Tools for Entrepreneurship and How She Transformed the Trauma from Abuse into a Billion Dollar Empire (Orlando, Fl. September 15, 2023) Billionaire business mogul and philanthropist Dr. Trisha Bailey, the ultimate overcomer, will embark on a multi-city book tour this fall for her motivational memoir “Unbroken: The Triumphant Story of a Woman’s Journey,” with visits to cities including New York, Atlanta, and LA. Bailey’s message to aspiring entrepreneurs and survivors of abuse is “Let your healing fuel your success.”
Stackwell and Fintech in Action Announce Financial Wellness Pilot Program with Spelman College Students
Stackwell, the digital investment platform designed to eliminate the racial wealth gap, and Fintech in Action, a social impact initiative that accelerates progress, innovation, and opportunity for Black talent in finance and fintech, announced the launch of a new financial wellness program supporting historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) students. The pilot program will provide a cohort of Spelman College students with a finance and investing course plus a seeded Stackwell account to begin building wealth during their college careers.
BOSS AND NFL EXPAND ONGOING COLLABORATION TO FEATURE MORE TEAMS
Further solidifying its place in global sports culture, BOSS has once again joined forces with the National Football League (NFL) to expand the BOSS x NFL merchandise collection. Launched earlier this year, the latest evolution of the collaboration includes a thrilling new assortment of exclusive lifestyle products for football and fashion fans alike. Arriving just in time for the start of the season, the distinctive attire from the latest BOSS x NFL expansion offers sports afficionados and true BOSSes the chance to show their team spirit in style. The bold, new selection includes iconic sweatshirts, vests, jackets, joggers, and more – all of which showcase the colors and graphic logos of both American Football Conference (AFC) and National Football Conference (NFC) teams.
34th Annual African Festival of the Arts Featured Artiust brings acclaimed "Urban Warriors" series to Chicago
There is something special about Stuart McClean's "Urban Warrior" series that moved him to admit, "It's amazing!" With child-like zeal, McClean, the featured artist for the 34th Annual African Festival of the Arts held Labor Day Weekend in Washington Park, sprang from his chair during our ZOOM conversation to point out the exquisite detail he gave to the sneakers worn by a Breakdancer depicted in the large-scale painting that loomed behind him as a background image.
HARVEY CITY COUNCIL APPROVES NEW INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
Chief Cameron Biddings of the Harvey Police Department (HPD) presented a significant proposal for the enhancement of public safety services during the City Council meeting held on Monday, August 14, 2023. The proposal, which received unanimous approval from the City Council, outlines a comprehensive Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Harvey PD and the Illinois State Police (ISP).
WESTSIDE MINISTERS TO KICK-OFF 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF MLK SPEECH AT THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON WITH HISTORIC PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GREAT LAKES CREDIT UNION (GLCU)
Members of the West side faith leaders, “Leaders Network” vow to fulfill the dream of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by doing the nation’s most meaningful commemoration on the 60th anniversary of King’s I Have A Dream Speech – Enabling Economic and Financial Empowerment by establishing a community credit union in the west side Austin community. The location will be just a couple of miles from where King and his family lived when he brought his civil rights movement north to Chicago in 1966.
Collective voice of Principals and Administrators want a voice in policymaking
The Chicago Principals and Administrators Association has served as the collective voice for Principals and Administrators in the city of Chicago. The central organizing force behind the CPAA is to ensure the policies and resources that impact schools actually impact the school communities in a positive way so that the students can become the best they can possibly be. Throughout the years, the Chicago Principals and Administrators Association has been in many different iterations.
Gluten-free journey leads to Gluten Free Snack Food Business
Lisa Marsh created Ms. P’s Gluten Free while still working in federal law enforcement. She has been on her own gluten-free journey after having health issues and was trying to find gluten-free snacks. It started with the Ms. P’s Gluten Free Cookie Bar and now includes three flavors of gluten-free granola.
AON Apprenticeship Program prepares participants for long term careers
Terionna Wilson went to work right after high school. Although she wanted to go to college after high school, she didn’t have the funds to do so. She knew she had to find a way to afford college. Her older sister was part of the AON Apprenticeship Program and she watched her go through the program. Wilson saw the outcome of her sister going through the program and wanted to participate in it, too.
Retreat focuses on the health and wellbeing of the Black woman
Aishia Phillpotts-Manley and Shoa Phillpots founded It Takes A Village Collaborative in 2019 as a wellness hub for the Black community. It provides holistic experiences, resources and networks as a way for Black women and the Black community to maintain their mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing.
Blue Island Park District Commissioner Tonya Howard reflects on first summer serving on Park District Board
Commissioner Tonya Howard says the first three months of serving on the Blue Island Park District Board have been everything she anticipated it to be and more.
Property Values for Stickney Township Released
Cook County – Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi released the initial assessments of residential and commercial properties in Stickney Township. “I strongly encourage property owners to review their reassessment notice to ensure their property characteristics and market value reflect their home,” said Assessor Fritz Kaegi. “It is important to understand that assessments in Cook County reflect market value over the last three years. My office will be partnering with Amy Dimas March, Stickney Township Assessor to assist property owners and explain reassessments in their community.”
RED CLAY DANCE COMPANY CELEBRATED ITS 15TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON WITH AN OUTDOOR COMMUNITY EVENT IN WOODLAWN
Named in 2021 as one of “Chicago’s Cultural Treasures,” Red Clay Dance Company launched its 15th Anniversary Season themed “15FORWARD.” Located in the Woodlawn community, Red Clay Dance Company is Chicago’s premier professional Afro-contemporary dance company which tours nationally and internationally sharing their stories and “Artivism” (art + activism). In its 15 year history, Red Clay Dance has created and produced award-winning original works that have appeared around the World and has become the home for professional and pre-professional dancers, dance-lovers and other artists to convene, create, and collaborate together.
Black United Fund of Illinois to hold “Casino Night & Concert”
The Black United Fund of Illinois, Inc. (BUFI) is hosting a “Casino Night & Concert” 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL.
