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THE CLEAN SLATE INITIATIVE WORKS TO GIVE THOSE WITH CRIMINAL RECORD A CLEAN SLATE
Black people are disproportionately affected by mass incarceration. A national initiative is looking to ensure those who have served their time are able to not have their record be a barrier to gaining housing, employment and education opportunities. The Clean Slate Initiative is a national bipartisan movement that focuses on automatic record clearance, removing the petition-based system that sometimes serves as a barrier for people who are eligible to get their record cleared.
Growing Home still going strong after 30 years
Growing Home was founded by Les Brown in 1993. Brown was trying to figure out how to help homeless men. Brown saw gardening and farming as a great tool to help center people and help them obtain transferrable skills. Thirty years later, Growing Home continues to provide access to fresh food through its urban farm, workforce development and service communities that have been disinvested for years.
Tech Savvy Friends bridges the tech gap for seniors with help from young people
A student-led organization at the University of Chicago has taken on the task of ensuring Senior Citizens are well-versed in all things technology. Tech Savvy Friends is an organization within the University of Chicago, which partnered with Chicago Hyde Park Village, to provide technology assistance to older adults.
Girls Like Me Project Partners with National Geographic Explorer for an Immersive Film Screening Experience of Disney’s “Enchanting the Little Mermaid”
Girls Like Me Project, Inc, in partnership with National Geographic Explorer Alyea Pierce, Producer of the critically acclaimed podcast, Into The Depths, aims to push past stereotypes by exposing girls to the powerful narratives and contributions of Black girls in spaces that have otherwise muted their impact by hosting an exclusive screening of one of Disney’s most anticipated beloved classic film “Enchanting the Little Mermaid”. Saturday, May 27th at 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Cinema Chatham: powered by Emagine 210 W. 87th St. Chicago, IL. 60620.
Local chapter of national organization strives to inspire girls
Girls Inc. of Chicago was founded in 2017 as the local chapter of Girls Inc, a national organization that was founded in 1865. The mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold, which is done through direct advocacy.
Brandon Johnson was sworn in as the 57th Mayor of the City of Chicago Photo by Tia Carol Jones BRANDON JOHNSON SWORN IN AS MAYOR OF CHICAGO
When Brandon Johnson’s name was announced, people at the UIC Pavilion stood to their feet and cheered, and chants of “Brandon” rang out. Then, there were chants of “CTU,” followed by “SEIU.” Mayor Brandon Johnson’s swearing-in ceremony took place on Monday, May 15th, with dignitaries and residents in one room to celebrate a changing of administration that many are hopeful will bring unity and inclusion.
Memorial celebrates Mamie and Emmett Till
Sculptor Sonja Henderson had a grand plan to sculpt common people who changed the world and elevate them in bronze. A memorial to Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till was part of that plan. A sculpture of Mamie Till-Mobley, created by Sonja, now sits at Argo Community High School in Summit, Ill. “Mamie Till-Mobley was an incredible visionary and human rights leader. I just feel like everything in my life has led to this point,” Sonja said
4 Steps You Can Take to Control Your Asthma
Did you know that asthma affects 1 in 13 people in the United States (U.S.)? Asthma is a long-term condition that can make it harder for you to breathe because the airways of your lungs become inflamed and narrow. If you have the disease – or think you do – don't tough it out. While there's no cure for asthma, it can usually be managed by taking a few key steps that can help you live a full and active life.
Susan G. Komen® Continues its Partnership with Mielle Organics to Fight Breast Cancer Disparities in Black and Brown Communities
Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, announced it is continuing its partnership with Mielle Organics. This partnership will help Komen's mission to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
FAST COMPANY HONORS OPERATION HOPE'S 1 MILLION BLACK BUSINESSES INITIATIVE WITH 'WORLD CHANGING IDEAS' AWARD
Operation HOPE, the nation's leading non-profit in financial literacy and economic inclusion, announced that its 1 Million Black Businesses Initiative (1MBB) has been named the winner of Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Award in the Enduring Impact category. The World Changing Ideas awards honor products, concepts, companies, policies, and designs that are pursuing innovation for good.
KIL N.Y.C. Releases Dentata, Jewelry Inspired by the Pro-Choice Movement
All over the world, cultures have created myths about women with teeth in their vagina. These have resulted in the male fear of injury during intercourse and even potential castration. Sigmund Freud is credited for coining the term “Vagina Dentata” to describe the idea of devouring or being devoured. Many feminists have reclaimed the idea of this myth, turning it into a symbol of empowerment and pride.
Starbucks and Brandon Blackwood team up to launch new limited-edition Sip & Sling bottle bag collection
To celebrate the recent release of RTD Starbucks® Pink Drink and Starbucks® Paradise Drink, two new bottled beverages inspired by the popular handcrafted drinks at Starbucks cafés, fashion designer Brandon Blackwood has created limited-edition sling bottle bags as the perfect way to carry the new beverages on-the-go. Blackwood took inspiration from the colors, flavors and textures of the beverages to design the newest must-have accessory.
THEY’RE MOVING ON AND MOVING UP IN ‘RUN THE WORLD’
STARZ released the key art and trailer for the critically acclaimed series “Run the World” set to premiere on Friday, May 26. Vicariously live through Whitney (Amber Stevens West), Renee (Bresha Webb) and Sondi (Corbin Reid) as they fashionably navigate through the ups and downs of life, love and careers in the pursuit to have it all. They’re moving on, and moving up. The second season of the half-hour comedy series will premiere at midnight (ET) on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms. On linear, it will debut on STARZ at 9:30PM ET/PT in the U.S. and Canada.
BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE AND THE WEEKND PARTNER TO LAUNCH "SAMRA ORIGINS"
Blue Bottle Coffee, a global leader in specialty coffee, has announced a partnership with multi-platinum recording artist Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye and his record label, XO. Together, they have created Samra Origins, a brand and product line celebrating Ethiopian culture and excellence in coffee. Named in honor of The Weeknd's mother Samra, Samra Origins pays homage to his family's heritage with a shared respect for Ethiopia — the proud birthplace of coffee.
