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INITIATIVE EMPOWERS COMMUNITY, SEEKS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR BLACK WOMEN EAST OF THE RIVER
A new initiative, Black Women Thriving East of the River, empowered Black women across the Anacostia River to develop interventions that address two of their most pressing challenges: cancer survival and opportunities for quality jobs and careers. Now, with continued support from the Jane Bancroft Robinson Foundation (JBRF), Phase I of the interventions is being implemented and will improve the quality of life in these communities.
EXPERIENCE THE WORLD WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR HOME
In an age when international relations are often tenuous, AFS-USA, a leader in international high school student exchange for 75 years, is focused on providing opportunities for intercultural exchange that can help lead to a more just and peaceful world.
Now and Later® and La La Anthony Team Up to Spotlight Self-Care Companies
Now and Later® candy with its bold flavors, hard-to-soft chew, and long-lasting eating experience recognizes that with the hustle of the daily grind, there is a benefit in taking a much-needed pause for self-care. In continued support of go-getters and changemakers in the Black community, the brand is launching 'Pause Now, Hustle Later' in partnership with media personality, entrepreneur, and candy lover La La Anthony, to spotlight emerging black-owned businesses in the self-care space and to encourage fans to take a pause NOW, so that they can reset and reenergize for their daily hustle LATER.
U.S. Department of Education Strengthens Guidance to Improve Equal Educational Opportunity for Children with Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) released updated policy guidance, which takes immediate effect, to ensure and strengthen the rights and protections guaranteed to children with disabilities and their families under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
USDA Seeks Proposals for Joint Chief's Landscape Restoration Partnership
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is asking for proposals for the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership to improve forest health on public and private lands. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Forest Service are seeking the proposals by Sept. 4 for fiscal year 2024.
City of Chicago Announces Lineups for Marquee Fall Music Festivals
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced music lineups for two of the City of Chicago’s signature fall music festivals: Chicago Jazz Festival (Aug 31–Sept 3) and World Music Festival Chicago (Sept 22 – Oct 1). Following the successful return of three other iconic festivals earlier this summer—Chicago Gospel Music Festival, Chicago Blues Festival, and the Chicago House Music Festival and Conference, DCASE continues to showcase a diversity of musicians from Chicago and around the globe this fall with FREE concerts in Millennium Park and in venues across the city. Schedule highlights enclosed with full details and updates online.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION SUPPORTING MINNESOTA PROHIBITION OF INDIVIDUALS UNDER 21 FROM CARRYING FIREARMS IN PUBLIC
Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 21 attorneys general filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit supporting the state of Minnesota’s ban on individuals under the age of 21 carrying firearms in public.
ComEd Community Energy Assistance Ambassador Program Earns National Recognition
ComEd’s work to connect customers in need with bill assistance while also providing temporary, part-time employment to residents from low-income neighborhoods, was recently recognized by utility-industry association Chartwell Inc., one of three awards presented to ComEd and its parent company, Exelon.
DEEPLY ROOTED LAUNCHES $15.6M CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO BUILD DEEPLY ROOTED DANCE CENTER
Deeply Rooted Productions, the umbrella organization for Deeply Rooted's Dance Education programs and Special Projects and operating in conjunction with Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, is officially launching a $15.6 million capital campaign to build the Deeply Rooted Center for Black Dance and Creative Communities (Deeply Rooted Dance Center). With more than $13 million raised to date, Deeply Rooted needs to secure an additional $2.4 million to complete the campaign.
GREENWOOD PROJECT ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP
The Greenwood Project announced that Kwesi Smith, CFA, former Board President and Global Research Analyst at William Blair, has been named Executive Director effective immediately. In addition, the Board has announced that Sizwe Kamara, CAIA, Executive Director, Morgan Stanley Investment Management, will be the organization's new Board President.
Clark Atlanta University Receives $1 Million Gift from Chick-fil-A for Student Success and Access It was one of two major gifts the University received during its 34th Annual Commencement ATLANTA, PR
Clark Atlanta University (CAU) has announced that it has received a $1-million gift from Chick-fil-A, Inc., a restaurant company known for the Original Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich and signature hospitality. The gift supports the University's historic $250 million Campaign for Clark Atlanta University, which has a principal goal of generating much needed funds for student access, retention, and graduation support.
ComEd’s New and Enhanced Online Solar Calculators Help Customers Navigate Clean Energy Options
ComEd announced recently it has introduced new enhancements to its private rooftop and community solar calculators to make it easier for customers to learn more about costs, benefits and savings as demand for these options continues to grow and contribute to the goals of Illinois’ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), one of the nation’s most ambitious plans for renewable energy development.
CHA launches pilot program to support voucher holders who are required to move from troubled units by offering up to $1500 in moving fees
The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) announced that it is launching a pilot program to provide a grant of up to $1,500 per household to Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) holders who are required to move from troubled apartments. The grants will initially be available to voucher holders who live in apartments owned by Gary Carlson that have been identified as having significant life/safety violations and are subject to housing court proceedings filed by the City of Chicago’s Department of Law.
Chicago Community Loan Fund helps organizations expand
For the last 32 years the Chicago Community Loan Fund has been helping create communities where people thrive. The community development financial institution was founded in 1991 with a mission to provide financing and technical assistance for community development and stabilization initiatives in low- to moderate-income communities.
