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IN THEIR OWN WORDS: J&P CONSULTING GROUP
J&P Consulting Group owners Nina Page and Mariann Jordan worked in the non-profit sector before deciding to come together to start their business. They shared their story with us.
ACTRESS PORTRAYING MARIA IN “WEST SIDE STORY” REFLECTS ON REPRESENTATION IN SHOW
Kanisha Marie Feliciano became interested in theater while she was in high school. She got her first taste of what it would be like to perform in a show her sophomore year. She caught the bug and never left the theater.
Safer Foundation’s New West Side Mural Honoring U.S. Rep. Danny Davis’ Work For Formerly Incarcerated Finalized Today
The design of a new Safer Foundation mural honoring U.S. Representative Danny Davis and his work making the successful reentry of citizens with arrest and conviction records a national priority has been completed. It will be sealed with a protective sealant today.
NASCAR and Bubba Wallace to Host Bubba’s Block Party for the First Time on Chicago’s South Side at DuSable Black History Museum
NASCAR today announced plans to bring Bubba’s Block Party, a nationwide community initiative hosted by 23XI Racing driver Bubba Wallace, to The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center on Wednesday, June 28 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
3rd Annual Juneteenth Illinois Celebration
Cook County Board Commissioner Dennis Deer, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle will be joined by numerous other Cook County Commissioners, Chicago Alderman, Clergy, and Civic leader to in a Juneteenth Kick off press conference.
Petaluma Records Releases Aaron Neville a Brand New Recording from the Take Me To The River: New Orleans Soundtrack Sessions, Featuring The Same Personnel as the GRAMMY-Winning Track “Stompin’ Ground”
Petaluma Records has released a brand new version of the Aaron Neville R&B/soul classic “Hercules.” This collaboration between Aaron Neville and Dirty Dozen Brass Band was recorded during the making of Take Me To the River: New Orleans, a documentary film and soundtrack celebrating the rich musical history, the heritage, legacy, and influence of New Orleans and Louisiana music through live sessions with local artists. “Hercules” features the same personnel as the Take Me To the River: New Orleans recording of “Stompin’ Ground,” which won the GRAMMY for Best American Roots Performance earlier this year. Written by legendary New Orleans songwriter Allen Toussaint and originally released in 1973, “Hercules” celebrates the 50th anniversary of its release this year.
Doja Cat Battles Doja Cat in First Skechers Campaign
Global superstar and style icon Doja Cat steps into her recently announced role as the first-ever Skechers Artist-in-Residence with a fiercely energetic Skechers Uno campaign. The creative concept draws inspiration from Y2K, cyberpunk and anime aesthetics as two opposing personalities of the artist battle each other in the signature Skechers style.
MedStar Health Teams up with Local Sports Figures to Teach CPR and AED with Video Campaign Launched for CPR & AED Awareness Week
Emergency and critical care physicians, alumni, staff and players from the Capitals, Wizards, Mystics, and Georgetown get camera-ready to address gender and racial disparities in bystander CPR
T.D. Jakes Foundation Appoints New CEO Kelley Cornish
T.D. Jakes Foundation, a workforce development and community building organization committed to building bridges to opportunity, established by noted entrepreneur and global leader, T.D. Jakes, announced Kelley Cornish as its new CEO. Cornish is a veteran diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) corporate executive who has spent decades championing underrepresented groups.
Culver’s® Adding Two New Flavors of Fresh Frozen Custard This Summer
summer is underway and guests in search of new and exciting flavors of Fresh Frozen Custard, Culver’s is once again adding to its ever-growing Flavor of the Day lineup. This year, two new flavors will make their debut: Lemon Berry Layer Cake and Dark Chocolate PB Crunch.
THE DUSABLE MUSEUM ANNOUNCES 2023 JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
CHICAGO – In honor of Juneteenth, (June 19, 1865), the day more than 200,000 enslaved African Americans in Confederate states were declared free, The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center will present a day-long Juneteenth Celebration on Monday, June 19, 2023, from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM. including activities, performances, and discussions suitable for the entire family
PEPSI® Dig In Partners With Food Reviewer Keith Lee To Help Find the Country's Best Black-Owned Restaurants
Pepsi Dig In, a platform designed to drive access, business growth and awareness for Black-owned restaurants, is kicking off its latest call for submissions for its Restaurant Royalty program with one of social media's most well-known diners: food reviewer Keith Lee who boasts twelve million TikTok followers. Entering its sophomore year, Restaurant Royalty, a program which recognizes the country's best Black-owned restaurants, will tag team with Lee to help transform the lives of Black restaurant owners and their businesses with his posts.
Chicago Public Schools Honors Class of 2023 Chicago Builds Graduates
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez honored Chicago Builds graduates today during a celebration with students, families and community members at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 134. Chicago Builds is an industry-recognized pre-apprenticeship training program where students explore multiple career pathways in the construction industry. In addition to earning their high school diploma, approximately 66 Class of 2023 Chicago Builds graduates earned industry-recognized certifications in electrical, carpentry, heating and cooling (HVAC) and welding. These graduates are among an estimated 14,000 CPS students enrolled in Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes, including 1,000 scholars who explored the District’s Model Pathways Programming in addition to about 7,000 students in Early College STEM High Schools.
Congressman Jonathan Jackson Co-Chairs CBC Special Order Hour Honoring Caribbean American History Month
Congressman Jonathan Jackson presided as co-chair in the Monday, June 5, Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Special Order Hour, honoring the indelible impact of Caribbean Americans on our nation during Caribbean American History Month. Congressman Jackson delivered two sets of impactful remarks highlighting the historical contributions of Caribbean Americans and the vital role of Haiti during the American Revolution.