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FOUNDERS FORWARD PROGRAM HELPS MINORITY SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
The Founders Forward Small Business Mentoring Program was launched in 2018 to support minority small businesses by way of its Global Philanthropy Portfolio. It brings together teams of J.P. Morgan Chase volunteers to support small businesses by spending six to eight weeks with them and addressing strategic challenges.
WRESTLING PROGRAM EMPOWERS YOUNG PEOPLE
Inside a facility with the words Grit, Integrity, Accountability and Gratitude written on the walls, children and young people ages 9 and older are going through wrestling drills. In another room, a smaller group of young people are grappling.
ACTRESS TALKS ABOUT HER CAREER AND BEING VEGAN
Actress and performer Tiffany Daniels has many talents. Not only does she play Tish on “That Girl Lay Lay,” but she also is a trainer at Trufusion Fitness. She also has embraced the vegan lifestyle.
VANESSA HARRIS RECOGNIZED AS A LEADER FOR A NEW CHICAGO
Vanessa Harris founded The Strategy for Access Foundation, also known as Fun 4 the Disabled, in 2017. An engineer by training, she has multiple disabilities and wanted to do documentaries. She took a class at the Hyde Park Arts Center and discovered it was something she really liked to do.
WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION BENEFIT FROM CONSORTIUM
Sharika Harris works as a plumber on the Obama President Center project. She became interested in plumbing when she was introduced to it during her pre-apprenticeship program at Chicago Women in Trades. Out of all the trades, plumbing was the one that stood out to her, it was the one that was the most interesting to her.
National Black Network NubianTV Offers New Vision, Fresh Imagery and Strong Sense of Identity for African American Viewers
Next-level programming options, cutting-edge content, accurate Black images and information, adventure-filled lifestyles and more are the order of the day as NubianTV (Nubian Black Television), is continuing its rapid growth and resonating favorably with Black audiences. The novel network is making major strides as it stakes out its niche in the increasingly crowded-yet-stale broadcast marketplace. Currently available for streaming and/or app download via Roku, Amazon FireTV, Vizio smart TV's and live on Vuit, Dingo and the Internet, NubianTV is a distinctly different, multi-medium broadcast property, laser-focused on truly representative African American and multicultural lifestyles. Its uniquely presented array of offerings is broad based, including news and information, lifestyle and reality, health & wellness, history and documentaries, arts and culture, fashion and beauty, travel, food and entertaining and more.
CALUMET CITY MAYOR THADDEUS JONES IMPLEMENTS MASSIVE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM TO ADDRESS MULTI-DECADE WATER AND FLOODING ISSUES
Thaddeus Jones- Mayor of Calumet City, Illinois) is announcing a massive infrastructure improvement program designed to address and bring relief to Calumet City residents who have been challenged for decades by the current deteriorating sewer system.
CALUMET CITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to all persons in the City of Calumet City, Cook County, Illinois, that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday, August _3_, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Calumet City Hall Council Chambers, 204 Pulaski Road, Calumet City, IL 60409.
The Heart Condition Hiding in Plain Sight
The health of a community is often about connecting. Connecting with our neighbors, friends, and family to recharge our souls. Connecting with information that empowers us to make positive change.
WIFE OF POPULAR PUBLICIST ELECTED AS FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN TO THE BLUE ISLAND PARK DISTRICT
The wife of a prominent publicist has now been elected as the first African American Commissioner of the Blue Island Park District. Recently Commissioner Tonya Howard began her tenure on the popular Park District Board after capturing 100% of the vote in the April General Election.
Stephen Voyce Sets Free with "Emancipation of Eze": The New EP Chronicles His Journey of Personal Liberation
Stephen Voyce, the gifted Canadian-Nigerian singer-songwriter surprised fans and broke new ground with the release of his anticipated project, "Emancipation of Eze," a 10-track EP that marks a significant shift in his creative journey. Embarking on a new creative chapter, after years of releasing individual singles, Voyce's transformative project showcases his vocals and artistic growth. Available now across digital stores and platforms, this collection of songs showcases Voyce's evolution as an artist and serves as a powerful expression of freedom.
Ryan Destiny and Pacsun Expand Partnership, Unveiling '90s-Inspired Summer Collection for 2023
Ryan Destiny and Pacsun are back with the third drop of her self-titled apparel collection, created in collaboration with Pacsun. The summer collection serves as her 2023 debut and draws inspiration from closets of the '90s, with a curated selection of bold pieces that merge sophistication and trend into every ensemble. Destiny's artistic prowess shines through as she infuses elements of grunge and menswear, creating a contemporary aesthetic that resonates with Gen Z's evolving trends and shopping behaviors.
The Most Powerful Black Social Impact Network That You've Never Heard of Just Turned 10 and Is Changing Minds on Equity
In 2013, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation spun off BMe Community, an innovative Black leadership network. Since then, its members have created hundreds of award-winning social impact programs, achieved extraordinary policy breakthroughs, and are leading a paradigm shift in philanthropy's approach to equity.
The HBCU Founders Initiative Selects 5 Additional Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to Its Pre-Accelerator Program Designed to Scale Entrepreneurial Education
The HBCU Founders Initiative (HBCUFI), a nonprofit organization that supports HBCU students and alumni along their entrepreneurial journey, has announced that it has selected five additional HBCUs to join its Pre-Accelerator program, which is in place to provide specialized support to students and alumni exploring entrepreneurship and the launch of tech-fueled ventures across HBCU campuses.
