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COMMUNITY JOINS FORCES FOR BRILLIANCE AND EXCELLENCE MARCH & OPPORTUNITY FAIR FOR BOYS AND YOUNG MEN OF COLOR

The Brilliance & Excellence NFP is proud to announce the 3rd Annual March & Opportunity Fair for Boys and Young Men of Color, scheduled for Saturday, June 14, 2025.

MAYOR JOHNSON ANNOUNCES $20 MILLION IN GRANT AWARDS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

A South Shore birthing center, a Chinatown commercial complex and a Woodlawn ballroom are among 28 proposed projects being awarded $20 million in City financial support to help achieve neighborhood development goals, Mayor Johnson announced.

The PEPSI® National Battle of the Bands Honors Black Music Month with Film Re-Air

The PEPSI National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) is celebrating Black Music Month with the re-airing of its documentary, "Celebrating Champions of Culture," spotlighting the talent, tradition, and transformative power of HBCU marching bands.

SignaPay Promotes Shaquirah Johnson Nolly to Vice President of Underwriting & Risk Management

SignaPay, an Inc. 500 payments innovator, has announced the promotion of Shaquirah Johnson Nolly to Vice President of Underwriting & Risk Management. Johnson Nolly will lead the Credit, Underwriting and Risk Management departments, helping drive industry best practices and streamlining workflows to support SignaPay's accelerating expansion.

ALPHA Magazines Appoints Fashion Entrepreneur Teresa Caldwell as President of Marketing

ALPHA Magazines is thrilled to announce the appointment of Teresa Caldwell as President of Marketing, effective May 28, 2025. As a high-fashion publication dedicated to human empowerment, ALPHA Magazines is poised for an exciting new chapter under Teresa’s leadership. With an impressive background in marketing and brand strategy, Teresa brings a wealth of experience to ALPHA. Her vision for the magazine encompasses a dynamic rebranding initiative that will not only elevate the ALPHA brand but also resonate deeply with our audience. Teresa aims to infuse fresh, innovative ideas into the magazine's identity, fostering a sense of community and empowerment among our readers.

Jonathan Isaac's Unitus Launches Faith-Forward Activewear

Unitus, the faith-forward apparel brand founded by NBA player Jonathan Isaac, today announced the launch of its first-ever activewear collection for men and women. Designed for performance and rooted in Scripture, the collection debuts with a clear message from 2 Corinthians 5:7: Move by faith, not by sight.

Taraji P. Henson's Seven Daughters Moscato Joins Princess Cruises' Love Lines Premium Liquors Collection

Princess Cruises has announced the addition of Academy Award-nominated actor and entrepreneur Taraji P. Henson's beloved Moscato, Seven Daughters, to its Love Lines Premium Liquors Collection. Known for its vibrant, lightly sweet flavor, Seven Daughters is designed to elevate the onboard beverage experience with its tropical fruit and honeysuckle notes.

The Truth Makes Us Free

My grandmother taught me we are all born into a great, unfinished struggle. She meant the struggle for justice. For truth. For dignity.

‘Kimberly Akimbo’ Inspires Audiences To Live Life To The Fullest

Grace Capeless started working in theatre when she was young. At age 8, she booked her first Broadway show. Theatre was a big and important part of her upbringing and her family. Her parents met doing a show. She knew she wanted to do theatre when she saw a production of “Godspell” and she immediately fell in love with it. When she found out there was an open call for the show, she begged her parents to let her audition.

Local Man Advocates For Use Of Cryptocurrency

Darren Jamal Heard wants more people on the South Side to utilize cryptocurrency. He uses the group South Side Blockchain to help people understand cryptocurrency and blockchain as a way to more financial empowerment.

ComEd Engages Communities To Encourage EV Adoption

ComEd has partnered with local organizations to engage community members and educate them about electric vehicles (EV) and ComEd’s rebate program at events across the South Suburbs and Chicagoland area.

‘Hairspray’ Mixes Music And Dance With A Timely Message

The Beverly Arts Center’s production of “Hairspray” will take place from Thursday through Sunday, June 12th through Sunday, June 22nd, in the Baffes Theatre.

Karen Slack Prepares For Final Recital Of Her Lyric Unlimited Residency

Karen Slack has been the Lyric Opera of Chicago Lyric Unlimited Artist-in-Residence for the 2024-2025 season. As her time as the artist-in-residence comes to a close, she said it has been a joy to work with the Lyric Unlimited team and be in Chicago.

In God We Must Trust

Just when we thought things could not get any worse, we learn that Congress is debating a sweeping “Big Beautiful Bill,” one of the most alarming provisions in the proposed bill is deep cuts to Medicaid—up to $880 billion over 10 years. These reductions would directly impact millions of older adults who rely on Medicaid to fund long-term care in nursing homes. For families with elderly relatives in care or nearing that stage, early action is essential. I suggest that you give some thought to my suggestions and call on me if you need my help in formulating a caregiver plan.

Cook County Assessor’s Office Hosts Inaugural Neighborhood Housing Forum

The Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO) hosted its inaugural Neighborhood Housing Forum this week, bringing together developers, housing providers, nonprofit leaders, and other industry experts to discuss the state of housing in Chicago’s neighborhoods.