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THE BROTHERHOOD SISTER SOL CELEBRATES 18TH VOICES GALA ALONGSIDE HONOREE DAPPER DAN
The Brotherhood Sister Sol (BroSis), the Harlem-based youth development and social justice organization, today announced the return of its signature Voices gala. Returning for its 18th iteration on Thursday, May 11th, Voices serves as the organization's annual benefit that celebrates its youth members and enriching programming. Taking place at New York City's Ziegfeld Ballroom, this year's event will honor special guest Dapper Dan to recognize his legendary work within fashion, music and culture timed with the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop.
CANTU BEAUTY CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL BLACK WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
Cantu Beauty, an award-winning textured hair care brand, once again joins Women Empowering Nations (WEN) to host the 2023 Girls Leading Our World (GLOW) Global Cohort: an immersive, high impact leadership coaching experience beginning this month through July 2023 for women of color across the globe. This year's cohort builds on the 2022 program and received applications from more than 2,500 young women from seven countries — the United States, United Kingdom, South Africa, France, Germany, Ghana and Nigeria. This year's investment will eclipse $1 million in total by Cantu toward community efforts across programs and partners including Women Empowering Nations.
Live Nation Entertainment Elects Rich Paul To Board Of Directors
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) announced the election of Rich Paul to its Board of Directors. Paul is the Founder and CEO of KLUTCH Sports Group, as well as Head of Sports at United Talent Agency (UTA) where he also serves on the board. Paul represents some of the world's top athletes, helping them make strategic decisions about professional playing careers as well as develop successful brand and business ventures.
How to Exercise Good Financial Health
April is Financial Literacy Month – a perfect time to start building a foundation for a healthy financial future. Good financial health is the foundation on which strong and resilient households, communities and economies are built, but the reality is, many struggle to manage their financial daily lives.
Gift of Hope dedicates building to Jack Lynch
Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network hosted a ceremony to dedicate the building, located at 7936 S. Cottage Grove, to longtime civic leader Jack Lynch. The site was previously Independence Bank and Urban Partnership Bank. Lynch is retiring from Gift of Hope after 35 years of service. He led the effort to develop the Gift of Hope facility that now bears his name. The 48,000 square foot building was purchased by Gift of Hope in 2019.
American Library Association Executive Director named to TIME 100 List
Tracie D. Hall, Executive Director of the American Library Association, has been named in the TIME Most Influential List. Hall had no idea that she was being considered for the list. She called it a humbling experience to be named on the list, which features some very notable and well-known people. People on the TIME 100 List are chosen by TIME editors. She believes she was chosen because libraries are on the front lines of conversations about Democracy, the right to read and free expression.
Mobile business owner wants to help other mobile entrepreneurs
Wysonia Payton has reinvested herself a lot over the course of her life. After working as a hair stylist for 25 years, she decided she wanted to go into catering with Decadent Flavors. Decadent Flavors has been around for eight years, and Payton calls it her “new baby.” When she was younger, she loved cooking and even thought about going to culinary school while, she continued to work as a hair stylist.
Mural celebrates life of Mayor Harold Washington
A mural that depicts the life and legacy of Mayor Harold Washington now sits at the college that bears his name. On Thursday, April 13th, the mural, created by Judith Mayer, was unveiled at Harold Washington College, located at 30 E. Lake St. The unveiling was a celebration of the mural and an opportunity for people to reflect on the lasting legacy of Washington, who was Chicago’s first Black Mayor.
YELLOW BANANA CLOSES $26.5 MILLION TRANSFORMATIVE INVESTMENT IN SIX GROCERY STORES ON CHICAGO’S SOUTH AND WEST SIDES
Yellow Banana, the owner and operator of eight Save A Lot locations in the Chicagoland area, today announced the March 31, 2023 closing of a $26.5 million investment into grocery stores on the South and West Sides of Chicago. This transaction marks the next step in Yellow Banana’s ongoing commitment to underserved communities throughout the City of Chicago and the U.S. The investment combines a $13.5 million Community Development Grant that the City previously awarded to Yellow Banana in July 2022 with New Markets Tax Credits, third-party financing and funding from Yellow Banana.
EARLY WALKER IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT TO INTRODUCE “PARENTS FOR CHICAGO” COMMUNICATION LINE
Early Walker-CEO of I’m Telling, Don’t Shoot- will be join by CPD Director Glen Brooks, other leaders of the Chicago Police Department, Community organizations, Community Leaders, and Clergy leaders to announce a new initiative in response to the recent “Teen Takeover” in Chicago.
Black Voices are Speaking Out, but Are they Being Heard?
Cedric Richmond, former Congressman (LA-2), former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, former senior advisor to President Joe Biden, and director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, has become the latest voice of Black America to appeal to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for racial diversity in media ownership.
Revitalized Jet Magazine Cover Announced: Slutty Vegan CEO Pinky Cole
After 63 years and thousands of issues, JET printed its last magazine in 2014, but today it is announced that the iconic publication is back in print and we would love to have you reveal that Pinky Cole is the cover star!
Lil Durk Announces April Public Mint of Phygital Sneaker Collection
Lil Durk, in collaboration with 'NXTG3NZ', is proud to announce public minting for their highly anticipated '7220' phygital sneaker collection. The collection's minting public event took place on April 10 and consists of 11,111 pairs of custom designed phygital sneakers on the Algorand blockchain.
Abounding Prosperity Board of Directors Unanimously Appoints Tamara Stephney as Acting CEO
Amid the passing of Mr. Kirk D. Myers-Hill, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Abounding Prosperity, Inc., the Board of Directors announces the appointment of Ms. Tamara Stephney as Acting Chief Executive Officer of Abounding Prosperity, Inc.
