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Brandon Johnson was sworn in as the 57th Mayor of the City of Chicago Photo by Tia Carol Jones BRANDON JOHNSON SWORN IN AS MAYOR OF CHICAGO
When Brandon Johnson’s name was announced, people at the UIC Pavilion stood to their feet and cheered, and chants of “Brandon” rang out. Then, there were chants of “CTU,” followed by “SEIU.” Mayor Brandon Johnson’s swearing-in ceremony took place on Monday, May 15th, with dignitaries and residents in one room to celebrate a changing of administration that many are hopeful will bring unity and inclusion.
Memorial celebrates Mamie and Emmett Till
Sculptor Sonja Henderson had a grand plan to sculpt common people who changed the world and elevate them in bronze. A memorial to Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till was part of that plan. A sculpture of Mamie Till-Mobley, created by Sonja, now sits at Argo Community High School in Summit, Ill. “Mamie Till-Mobley was an incredible visionary and human rights leader. I just feel like everything in my life has led to this point,” Sonja said
4 Steps You Can Take to Control Your Asthma
Did you know that asthma affects 1 in 13 people in the United States (U.S.)? Asthma is a long-term condition that can make it harder for you to breathe because the airways of your lungs become inflamed and narrow. If you have the disease – or think you do – don't tough it out. While there's no cure for asthma, it can usually be managed by taking a few key steps that can help you live a full and active life.
Susan G. Komen® Continues its Partnership with Mielle Organics to Fight Breast Cancer Disparities in Black and Brown Communities
Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, announced it is continuing its partnership with Mielle Organics. This partnership will help Komen's mission to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
FAST COMPANY HONORS OPERATION HOPE'S 1 MILLION BLACK BUSINESSES INITIATIVE WITH 'WORLD CHANGING IDEAS' AWARD
Operation HOPE, the nation's leading non-profit in financial literacy and economic inclusion, announced that its 1 Million Black Businesses Initiative (1MBB) has been named the winner of Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Award in the Enduring Impact category. The World Changing Ideas awards honor products, concepts, companies, policies, and designs that are pursuing innovation for good.
KIL N.Y.C. Releases Dentata, Jewelry Inspired by the Pro-Choice Movement
All over the world, cultures have created myths about women with teeth in their vagina. These have resulted in the male fear of injury during intercourse and even potential castration. Sigmund Freud is credited for coining the term “Vagina Dentata” to describe the idea of devouring or being devoured. Many feminists have reclaimed the idea of this myth, turning it into a symbol of empowerment and pride.
Starbucks and Brandon Blackwood team up to launch new limited-edition Sip & Sling bottle bag collection
To celebrate the recent release of RTD Starbucks® Pink Drink and Starbucks® Paradise Drink, two new bottled beverages inspired by the popular handcrafted drinks at Starbucks cafés, fashion designer Brandon Blackwood has created limited-edition sling bottle bags as the perfect way to carry the new beverages on-the-go. Blackwood took inspiration from the colors, flavors and textures of the beverages to design the newest must-have accessory.
THEY’RE MOVING ON AND MOVING UP IN ‘RUN THE WORLD’
STARZ released the key art and trailer for the critically acclaimed series “Run the World” set to premiere on Friday, May 26. Vicariously live through Whitney (Amber Stevens West), Renee (Bresha Webb) and Sondi (Corbin Reid) as they fashionably navigate through the ups and downs of life, love and careers in the pursuit to have it all. They’re moving on, and moving up. The second season of the half-hour comedy series will premiere at midnight (ET) on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms. On linear, it will debut on STARZ at 9:30PM ET/PT in the U.S. and Canada.
BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE AND THE WEEKND PARTNER TO LAUNCH "SAMRA ORIGINS"
Blue Bottle Coffee, a global leader in specialty coffee, has announced a partnership with multi-platinum recording artist Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye and his record label, XO. Together, they have created Samra Origins, a brand and product line celebrating Ethiopian culture and excellence in coffee. Named in honor of The Weeknd's mother Samra, Samra Origins pays homage to his family's heritage with a shared respect for Ethiopia — the proud birthplace of coffee.
Rep. Kelly, with Sen. Menendez & Rep. McBath, Leads Bicameral Letter of 90 Congressional Colleagues Urging ATF to Fully Implement Federal Rules to Help Close the Gun Seller Background Check Loophole
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-Ill.-02), with U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Congresswomen Lucy McBath (D-Ga.-07), today led a bicameral letter of over nearly 90 Congressional colleagues urging the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to implement federal rules to designate who is “engaged in the business” of selling firearms to help close the gun seller background check loophole.
Why diversity in clinical trials matters
Clinical trials are a critical part of the research process for new medicines and vaccines. The information gained is fundamental to the development of new ways to help treat and prevent disease. Evidence has shown that some drugs and vaccines show variations in the response to some individuals depending on their racial or genetic background. For this reason, it is important that volunteer participants of clinical trials appropriately reflect the people that the investigational medicine or vaccine is intending to treat.
West Town Chamber of Commerce Announces Do Division Street Fest
Ahead of the West Town Chamber of Commerce’s much-anticipated Do Division Street Fest, the team is thrilled to announce the full 2023 live music lineup! Kicking off Chicago’s festival season from Friday to Sunday, June 2-4, 2023, the event will feature local vendors and electrifying live tunes on Division between Damen and Leavitt. In addition to two live music stages, patrons can enjoy a wide variety of local shopping, food, and plenty of ice cold beer, including varieties from local favorite Goose Island Beer Co., as well as spirits from White Claw and Deep Eddy.
Rep. Kelly, with Sen. Menendez & Rep. McBath, Leads Bicameral Letter of 90 Congressional Colleagues Urging ATF to Fully Implement Federal Rules to Help Close the Gun Seller Background Check Loophole
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-Ill.-02), with U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Congresswomen Lucy McBath (D-Ga.-07), led a bicameral letter of over nearly 90 Congressional colleagues urging the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to implement federal rules to designate who is “engaged in the business” of selling firearms to help close the gun seller background check loophole.
DineAmic Hospitality Unveils Fioretta
DineAmic Hospitality invites diners back in time with the latest addition to its growing portfolio of world-class restaurants, Fioretta, an Italian American Steakhouse. Now open, Fioretta is located on the ground floor of global real estate developer and owner Tishman Speyer’s new luxury office tower at 318 N. Sangamon Street in Fulton Market District. The remarkable new space will be reminiscent of a new-age Copacabana, celebrating 1950’s Italian American cuisine with an opulent twist, a steady flow of impressive cocktails and wine, world-class live entertainment, and a glamorous vibe cast over the entire experience.