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Writer’s crime thriller novel focuses on the perspective of Black women
Tracy Clark evolved from being an avid reader of crime novels and mystery books to writing her own crime thrillers. The author of the Cass Raines Chicago Mystery Series and Detective Harriet Foster series wanted to write characters that looked like her.
Boop! Brings Betty Boop to the Stage
Boop! The Betty Boop Musical will have its premiere on Sunday, Nov. 19th, at CIBC Theatre, located at 18 W. Monroe St. It will run through Sunday, Dec. 24th. Jasmine Amy Rogers plays Betty Boop, Ainsley Anthony Melham plays Dwayne, Stephen DeRosa plays Grampy, Angelica Hales plays Trisha, Erich Bergen plays Raymond and Anastacia McCleskey plays Carol.
Democracy Forum brings thought leaders and changemakers together
When President Barack Obama took the stage at the Democracy Forum he was greeted by cheers and a standing ovation. He started off with talking about why he and First Lady Michelle Obama started the Obama Foundation after leaving the White House. He said it was because they wanted to inspire and empower young leaders whose ideas and insights would drive change for years to come.
ComEd and HIRE 360 Honor First Class of Take Charge
Illinois has a goal to have 1 million electric vehicles on the roads by 2030. In order to keep up with the demand for electric vehicles, ComEd partnered with HIRE360 to create a program to prepare people to support the electric vehicle industry in Illinois
Black-owned Supermarkets Play a Major Role in Opening Doors and Expanding Opportunities for Black Entrepreneurs
Celebrity Chef Dominique Leach, who has been lauded for having the best barbeque in Chicago, will showcase her culinary skills and line of retail products during a demo at Living Fresh Market, on Saturday, November 18th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon Believes Illinois Can Play a Role in Improving Lives in Slavery's Last Stronghold
Upon returning from a recent trip to Nouakchott, the capital city of Mauritania, Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon is determined to forge a student exchange program between the colleges in her district and slavery's last stronghold. Gordon visited the West African nation with the Abolition Institute as part of a 17-person delegation to fight against modern day slavery.
Christmas cocktails, tinsel and holiday cheer are on the menu at Tinseltown Chicago, coming to Welcome Back Lounge!
Have you already started counting down the days until Christmas? Tinseltown is coming, just in time for our favourite time of year! If you want to go all-in on Christmas and winter festivities, it is a must-visit! The all-encompassing Christmas-themed pop-up will be fulfilling all your festive wishes at Welcome Back Lounge on N Milwaukee Ave. Opening on November 29th and running until December 30th, the event is overflowing with holly jolly Christmas spirit!
Stay ahead of the scammers and keep your accounts safe
Your phone pings. It looks like a text message from your bank, and it’s urgent. It says you need to send money to your account using a wire transfer or digital payment like Zelle® to reverse a fraudulent transaction. Or, it tells you there’s suspicious activity on your account, and you need to call a certain number right away to address it.
West Side Activist Zerlina Smith-Members Calls on Citizens to Contact their State Officials and Demand they Extend the Invest in Kids Progra
West Side Community Activist Zerlina Smith-Members today called on her state legislator, La Shawn Ford (D-8th District) and Emanuel Chris Welch (D- 7th District), who is also the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, to vote on the extension of the Invest in Kids program, which expires on December 31.
ESSENCE Girls United Enters Into The Era of Disruption for its 2023 Summit
The fourth annual ESSENCE Girls United (GU) Disruptor Summit, returns on Nov. 11 in Atlanta, GA, the premier cultural & creative hub of the South and home to the largest consortium of HBCUs in the country. This year’s summit will be a safe space for young Black women, girls, and gender-expansive youth to come together and fellowship for a day filled with panels, networking, activations and more. “The Era of Disruption” serves as this year’s theme, and an invitation to Zillenials to continue to use their voices to break the mold by utilizing their individual paths, ideas and trends to celebrate all aspects of the Black experience.
PUMA names A$AP Rocky Creative Director for PUMA x F1 partnership
Sports company PUMA and music artist, creative, and designer A$AP Rocky have officially announced a long-term creative partnership. Rooted in the motorsport business, A$AP Rocky will serve as the Creative Director for the category with a focus on the intersection of the sport and streetwear. Rocky will focus his energy and efforts on PUMA's new partnership with F1, developing bespoke capsules designed by him, that will influence the brand's seasonal design directions moving forward.
Atlanta Life Insurance Reemerges with New Leadership and a New Vision
Atlanta Life Insurance Company, the lone remaining Black-founded and owned insurance company, is reemerging under new leadership with a fresh vision that pays homage to the brand's rich history and legacy. For more than 100 years, Atlanta Life has provided insurance to help policyholders build wealth for their families.
Cristina Jones Takes the Helm as New CEO of Black Girls Code
Black Girls Code is thrilled to introduce Cristina Jones as their new CEO. Jones brings decades of executive and leadership experience at the intersection of technology, marketing, and media. She is passionate about creating pathways for women of color to be in the rooms where tech is being innovated, and approaches this work with urgency.
Chicago Public Schools Celebrates Historic Graduation Rates, Early College Credits Earned, More than $2 Billion in Scholarships
U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona, Mayor Brandon Johnson, and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez Tuesday celebrated the District’s progress in preparing more students for success in college and careers with record-breaking graduation rates, growing participation in Early College and Career Education programming and more than $2 billion in college scholarships awarded last year alone. The celebration at Walter Henri Dyett High School for the Arts emphasized collaboration with private, public, non-profit, and higher education partners across the city that are equipping CPS graduates with the knowledge as well as the skills and experiences to soar in their post-secondary lives.
