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National Black Network NubianTV Offers New Vision, Fresh Imagery and Strong Sense of Identity for African American Viewers

Next-level programming options, cutting-edge content, accurate Black images and information, adventure-filled lifestyles and more are the order of the day as NubianTV (Nubian Black Television), is continuing its rapid growth and resonating favorably with Black audiences. The novel network is making major strides as it stakes out its niche in the increasingly crowded-yet-stale broadcast marketplace. Currently available for streaming and/or app download via Roku, Amazon FireTV, Vizio smart TV's and live on Vuit, Dingo and the Internet, NubianTV is a distinctly different, multi-medium broadcast property, laser-focused on truly representative African American and multicultural lifestyles. Its uniquely presented array of offerings is broad based, including news and information, lifestyle and reality, health & wellness, history and documentaries, arts and culture, fashion and beauty, travel, food and entertaining and more.

CALUMET CITY MAYOR THADDEUS JONES IMPLEMENTS MASSIVE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM TO ADDRESS MULTI-DECADE WATER AND FLOODING ISSUES

Thaddeus Jones- Mayor of Calumet City, Illinois) is announcing a massive infrastructure improvement program designed to address and bring relief to Calumet City residents who have been challenged for decades by the current deteriorating sewer system.

CALUMET CITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to all persons in the City of Calumet City, Cook County, Illinois, that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday, August _3_, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Calumet City Hall Council Chambers, 204 Pulaski Road, Calumet City, IL 60409.

The Heart Condition Hiding in Plain Sight

The health of a community is often about connecting. Connecting with our neighbors, friends, and family to recharge our souls. Connecting with information that empowers us to make positive change.

WIFE OF POPULAR PUBLICIST ELECTED AS FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN TO THE BLUE ISLAND PARK DISTRICT

The wife of a prominent publicist has now been elected as the first African American Commissioner of the Blue Island Park District. Recently Commissioner Tonya Howard began her tenure on the popular Park District Board after capturing 100% of the vote in the April General Election.

Stephen Voyce Sets Free with "Emancipation of Eze": The New EP Chronicles His Journey of Personal Liberation

Stephen Voyce, the gifted Canadian-Nigerian singer-songwriter surprised fans and broke new ground with the release of his anticipated project, "Emancipation of Eze," a 10-track EP that marks a significant shift in his creative journey. Embarking on a new creative chapter, after years of releasing individual singles, Voyce's transformative project showcases his vocals and artistic growth. Available now across digital stores and platforms, this collection of songs showcases Voyce's evolution as an artist and serves as a powerful expression of freedom.

Ryan Destiny and Pacsun Expand Partnership, Unveiling '90s-Inspired Summer Collection for 2023

Ryan Destiny and Pacsun are back with the third drop of her self-titled apparel collection, created in collaboration with Pacsun. The summer collection serves as her 2023 debut and draws inspiration from closets of the '90s, with a curated selection of bold pieces that merge sophistication and trend into every ensemble. Destiny's artistic prowess shines through as she infuses elements of grunge and menswear, creating a contemporary aesthetic that resonates with Gen Z's evolving trends and shopping behaviors.

The Most Powerful Black Social Impact Network That You've Never Heard of Just Turned 10 and Is Changing Minds on Equity

In 2013, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation spun off BMe Community, an innovative Black leadership network. Since then, its members have created hundreds of award-winning social impact programs, achieved extraordinary policy breakthroughs, and are leading a paradigm shift in philanthropy's approach to equity.

The HBCU Founders Initiative Selects 5 Additional Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to Its Pre-Accelerator Program Designed to Scale Entrepreneurial Education

The HBCU Founders Initiative (HBCUFI), a nonprofit organization that supports HBCU students and alumni along their entrepreneurial journey, has announced that it has selected five additional HBCUs to join its Pre-Accelerator program, which is in place to provide specialized support to students and alumni exploring entrepreneurship and the launch of tech-fueled ventures across HBCU campuses.

Gov. Pritzker Names Precious Brady-Davis to Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Board

Governor JB Pritzker announced his appointment of Precious Brady-Davis to the board of commissioners for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Greater Chicago. Brady-Davis currently serves as Associate Regional Communications Director at the Sierra Club and has an extensive history as an advocate and nonprofit coordinator. She will fill the currently vacant seat on the nine-member board of commissioners.

CITY OF CHICAGO AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS ANNOUNCE NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHICAGOANS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CITY’S CUMULATIVE IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Mayor Brandon Johnson, Office of Climate & Environmental Equity (OCEE), Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and community co-leaders announced new opportunities for Chicago residents to participate in Chicago’s Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA). The CIA is the City’s first initiative to comprehensively examine and assess how combined environmental, health and social stressors affect Chicago residents, and to identify communities that experience the greatest impacts.

MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON APPOINTS BEATRIZ PONCE DE LEÓN TO SERVE AS DEPUTY MAYOR OF IMMIGRANT, MIGRANT AND REFUGEE RIGHTS

Mayor Brandon Johnson announced that Beatriz Ponce de León will serve as the City of Chicago’s first-ever Deputy Mayor of Immigrant, Migrant and Refugee Rights.

16th Annual Firefest Hip Hop Block Party

The Firehouse Community Arts Center of Chicago is excited to present the 16th Annual Firefest from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at 2111 S. Hamlin Ave in North Lawndale. The anticipated family-focused event is the only hip-hop block party on the west side featuring viral sensation LaRussell.

Landmarks Illinois provides grant funding to preservation projects at landmark churches on Chicago’s South Side

Landmarks Illinois has awarded three grants through the Timuel D. Black, Jr. Grant Fund for Chicago’s South Side to preservation projects at historic places of worship in the Bronzeville and Englewood neighborhoods.

Hyde Park Art Center presents Candace Hunter’s largest solo exhibition The Alien-Nations and Sovereign States of Octavia E. Butler November 11, 2023—March 3, 2024

Hyde Park Art Center, the renowned non-profit hub for contemporary art located on Chicago’s vibrant South Side, announces Chicago-based artist Candace Hunter’s largest solo exhibition to date. Exploring ideas from Parable of the Sower and Xenogenesis Trilogy (Lilith’s Brood) by speculative fiction author Octavia E. Butler (1947-2006), this will be Hunter’s third and most immersive exhibition inspired by Butler’s work. Hunter will present a series of collage-based works, installations, video, and sound works that illustrate the meticulously sculpted worlds Butler imagined in her novels, examining their significance for Black bodies and future societies. Candace Hunter: The Alien-Nations and Sovereign States of Octavia E. Butler will be on view from November 11, 2023 to March 3, 2024.