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Larry’s Barber College Set For Expansion Of Facility And Education Programs
Larry E. Roberts, Jr. recently broke ground on a new facility for Larry’s Barber College. Along with the new facility, there will be an expansion in programs to include cosmetology, esthetics and nails.
University of Chicago Program Brings Mavis Staples To Campus
Musical legend Mavis Staples recently performed at the Reva and David Logan Center on the campus of the University of Chicago as part of the University’s Parrhesia Program for Public Discourse.
New Choice Intervention Provides Much Needed Mental Health Services To The Community
Dr. Tunde Ali started New Choice Intervention, Inc., in 2008 as a private practice and in 2014, he decided to work with individuals who had Medicaid.
One Night Only Performance Show Dance Company Entering ‘New Horizons’
The South Chicago Dance Theatre has been preparing for its one night only performance “New Horizons” since September of 2023. The performance will take place on Friday, April 27th, at the Auditorium Theatre, located at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive.
Josephinum Academy to Host “Walk for the Jo” Rally and Celebration
As the 134th consecutive school year draws to a close, Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart in Wicker Park will host Walk for the Jo, an on-campus celebration of the school’s mission to educate young women. Walk for the Jo will take place on Wednesday, May 8th from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public but attendance requires registering here. Complimentary parking is just one block away at 2359 W. Le Moyne St.
Illinois Students Descend on Peoria for SkillsUSA’s Elite Workforce Development Competition April 25-27
Thousands of students representing schools from Chicagoland to deep Southern Illinois are headed to Peoria for their version of a call-up to the big leagues: showing off how their skills match up against their peers and in front of potential employers for the successful careers they seek, in Illinois’ premier workforce development showcase.
UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND AND FM OMNI CHANNEL RADIO STATION PARTNER TO HOLD FIRST RADIO THON, APRIL 25th
April 19, 2024 The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) was founded on April 25, 1944. In celebration of the 80th anniversary this year, t he First U NCF Omni Channel Radio Thon , a 24 hour event to raise money for college scholarships, will be held Thursday, April 25, at 5 a.m. CDT, through Friday, April 26, at 5 a.m. CDT on the FM Omni Channel Radio Station ™.
ICYMI: Midwest Democratic Leaders Emphasize Party Strength and Unity Ahead of 2024 Democratic National Convention
As more than 400 Democratic leaders from across the country visited Chicago this week to preview the Democratic National Convention, Convention Chair Minyon Moore and state party chairs from Midwest battleground states highlighted the role of Midwest Democrats in bringing the story of the party and President Biden to the American people at this year’s DNC.
West Side Young Men Travel to the State Capitol to Advocate for a new Department for Early Childhood and the Austin People’s Action Center’s Freedom School
When Javon Hill, a lanky 22-year-old African American male from Chicago’s Austin neighborhood was called from the audience to speak before the Illinois Senate in Springfield last Wednesday afternoon, he drew stares.
Comcast Launches NOW – a New Brand and Product Portfolio that Redefines Low-Cost Internet, Mobile, and TV
Today Comcast introduced NOW, a new brand of quality, low-cost Internet, mobile, and streaming TV products that consumers can purchase month-to-month, whenever they want. NOW Internet is a prepaid service that provides more reliability than fixed wireless options for a better price. NOW Mobile is a new prepaid service that includes unlimited 5G data combined with access to more than 23 million WiFi hotspots, unlike any other provider in the prepaid category.
Black Girls Code and GoldieBlox Launch Free Coding Academy for 7-10 year-olds: "Code Along Jr." Hosted By Kalani Jewel
Black Girls Code and GoldieBlox are partnering to inspire and educate the next generation of Black women leaders in technology through the free, video-based coding academy, Code Along. This latest iteration of Code Along—Code Along Jr—is hosted by child actress Kalani Jewel and was designed for the organization's youngest participants.
$122.5 Million Healthcare Transformation Grant Launches Center for Better Aging
A one-of-a-kind healthcare collaborative, the Center for Better Aging (CBA) located at St. Bernard Hospital, opens in July with a health equity mandate to serve the growing 50+ population on Chicago's Greater South Side.
Dr. Bill Winston Welcomed Thousands of Attendees and Awarded Nearly $20,000 to Entrepreneurs at 2024 Business & Leadership Conference
Dr. Bill Winston, a globally renowned pastor, entrepreneur, and business leader, presented the 2024 Business & Leadership Conference (BLC) from March 22-23, where thousands of entrepreneurs and leaders gathered in-person and online, to equip themselves with business strategies and tools to create their own economies and dominate their industries. The free, two-day hybrid conference welcomed entrepreneurs, business, and faith leaders from around the world who were empowered to take the lead in areas of influence – business, government, religion, education, media, arts, entertainment, etc. – by receiving professional insights and the tools needed to bring their businesses to fruition.
The Athlete's Foot Proudly Announces Flau'jae Johnson as 2024 Brand Ambassador in Landmark NIL Partnership
The Athlete's Foot (TAF), renowned for its dynamic blend of athletic-inspired lifestyle and streetwear, proudly announces a significant Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) partnership with Flau'jae Johnson, an accomplished rapper and standout college basketball player for the LSU Tigers. This partnership inaugurates Flau'jae as TAF's 2024 Brand Ambassador, marking a significant milestone in TAF's athlete-brand collaborations.
