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Sugar Plum Chocolate Wonderful Winter Chocolate Collection - 5 Gourmet Snacks
Sugar Plum Chocolate Wonderful Winter Chocolate Collection. The Wonderful Winter Chocolate Collection is a delectable assortment that encapsulates the enchantment of the winter season in every bite.
ANNOUNCING THE 2024 YOUNGARTS AWARD WINNERS The Most Accomplished Young Artists from Across the United States Honored for Excellence in Visual, Literary and Performing Arts
YoungArts announces the 2024 YoungArts award winners— nearly 700 of the most accomplished young visual, literary and performing artists from across the country, heralding the next generation of artists to watch. YoungArts award winners are selected through a highly competitive application, which is reviewed by panels of esteemed, discipline-specific artists in a rigorous adjudication process. 2024 YoungArts award winners join a distinguished community of artists who are offered creative and professional development support throughout their careers. A complete list of the 2024 winners, all 15–18 years old or in grades 10–12, is available online at youngarts.org/winners.
5 Superb Skincare & Haircare Essentials for a Healthier New Year
Pure Brazilian Hair Care Gifts Formulated and manufactured in Brazil, Pure Brazilian offers the best hair smoothing system on the market. A hallmark of professionalism and exceptional haircare, Pure Brazilian's products feature an easy-to-apply formula, give radiant shine, strengthen the cuticle, eliminate frizz, and improve hair health by protecting the cuticle. These hair essentials have a special formulation of minimal chemicals to give maximum results. Hair color pops, as cuticles are sealed with moisture.
COQUAL RELEASES NEW FINDINGS FROM ITS BLACK EQUITY INDEX
Coqual, a leading global think tank, today released a new white paper with the results of its second annual Black Equity Index (BEI), a benchmarking tool created for companies to drive measurable change, track true progress, and demonstrate their commitment to racial equity in the workplace.
KEVIN HART'S GRAN CORAMINO® TEQUILA WILL SUPPORT 50 BLACK AND LATINX SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS ACROSS THE U.S. WITH $10,000 GRANTS
Gran Coramino® Tequila, an ultra-premium tequila founded by entrepreneur Kevin Hart and 11th-generation tequila maker, Juan Domingo Beckmann, has launched applications for The Coramino Fund, the brand's giveback program, with U.S. impact partner Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). The Coramino Fund supports Black and Latinx entrepreneurs across the U.S. with $10,000 grants as well as learning opportunities.
ROCK THE BELLS AND FORD 'ROCK THE CAMPUS' AT ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Rock The Bells, the global platform dedicated to elevating Hip-Hop culture from its roots to the modern day, announced 'Rock The Campus' presented by Ford. During the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop celebration at Alabama State University on October 8-9, 'Rock The Campus' honored the culture and connection of Hip-Hop and HBCUs.
Clerk Iris Martinez Highlights Collaboration in Best Serving the Community in State Address
Clerk of the Circuit Court Iris Y. Martinez delivered her annual state address, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in effectively serving the community.
Chicago Children’s Theatre extends The Beatrix Potter Holiday Tea Party
Chicago Children’s Theatre is extending The Beatrix Potter Holiday Tea Party due to popular demand.
CHOOSE CHICAGO, DCASE, AND MAYOR’S OFFICE ANNOUNCE SERIES OF NEIGHBORHOOD HOLIDAY ACTIVATIONS
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Choose Chicago, and the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), in partnership with local chambers of commerce and community-based organizations, announced today a program to support holiday activations and public events taking place in neighborhoods throughout the city. The initiative will drive foot traffic to commercial corridors and support small businesses in ten neighborhoods through public decorations, holiday events, and holiday-themed storefront activations. The program is part of Choose Chicago’s award-winning Neighborhood Strategy efforts and is funded by American Rescue Plan Act funds earmarked for supporting small businesses’ recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
ComEd Celebrates First Graduates of Technical Focused Career Training Program
ComEd joined workforce partners and members of the community in celebrating the first graduating class of the 10-week Power Up Academy, a new career training program launched in partnership with local workforce agency Revolution Workshop to prepare job seekers for entry-level technical related roles to support the clean energy transition in Illinois.
Toy Donations Needed—One of Chicago’s Oldest Charity Toy Drives Still Serves Hundreds of Children
Marillac St. Vincent (MSV) Family Services has been holding its Annual Christmas Store Event in East Garfield Park for more than 60 years—an exciting holiday tradition for many Chicago families in need. Each year, more than 250 parents, grandparents and caregivers who are part of MSV’s programs are offered the opportunity to participate. A host of volunteers staff the merchandise and food areas, assist shoppers, restock tables, wrap gifts and load cars.
CONGRESSMAN DANNY K. DAVIS’ ANNOUNCE “TECHNOLOGY IN THE PARKS” FEDERAL LEGISLATION
Congressman Danny K. Davis, 7th District of Illinois joined by Rosa Escareño, General Superintendent, Chicago Park District convened a press conference to announce "Technology in the Parks Act of 2023” legislation.
Pritzker College Prep Principal Named Charter Principal of the Year
The Illinois Network of Charter Schools (INCS) has recently announced the recipients for the organization’s 2023 Charter Excellence Awards, naming Carrie Spitz, Principal of Noble Schools’ Pritzker College Prep campus, as ‘Charter Principal of the Year.’ The $10,000 award recognizes Spitz for outstanding achievement among the Illinois public charter school community.
Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces $1M in DCASE Grants Supporting Chicago Community-Based Programming
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced 27 “Neighborhood Access Program” grantees, providing $1 million in funding to 27 organizations and artists (89% on the South and West sides) to support community-based programming in their neighborhoods. The goal of this program is to support the cultural vitality of every neighborhood via grant programs and partnerships designed to be responsive to the complex needs of individual communities. To learn about the grantees and descriptions of their projects, please visit here. For more information about DCASE's cultural grants program, visit ChicagoCulturalGrants.org.
