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Black McDonald’s Operators Association Gives Away 2,000 Turkeys and Meal Packs
The Black McDonald’s Operators Association (BMOA) continued its pre-Thanksgiving tradition of giving back to families in need and supporting veterans through the annual Food for the Body & Spirit giveaway.
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR 29TH ANNUAL CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AWARDS
LISC Chicago announced the opening of applications for the 2023 Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards (CNDAs) and The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award for Architectural Excellence in Community Design, both of which will be accepted through Jan. 18, 2023. Now entering its 29th year, the CNDAs annually recognize the essential role that both nonprofit and for-profit developers and innovative architecture play in building communities throughout Chicago
CHICAGO SCHOLARS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR CLASS OF 2028
More than 500 first generation and under-resourced Chicago high school juniors will be selected to take part in the rigorous academic and leadership program, primed to become Chicago’s next generation of leaders.
Tenia Davis Joins NORC as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
NORC at the University of Chicago is pleased to announce that Tenia Davis, PhD, has joined the organization as its first-ever senior vice president (SVP) and chief human resources officer (CHRO). An accomplished HR leader, Davis brings more than two decades of demonstrated expertise in leading HR strategy and operations for global, highgrowth companies.
UGG SPREADS THE LOVE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH A FESTIVE ‘FEELS LIKE UGG’ CAMPAIGN & DONATION TO MENTAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS
Southern California-based global lifestyle brand UGG® (a division of Deckers Brands [NYSE: DECK]) celebrates its position as the ultimate gift-giving brand by unveiling Feels Like UGG, its global holiday campaign featuring multi-hyphenate creative Jorge “Gitoo” Wright, a star on the cutting edge of the New York City fashion club culture scene known for bringing together all types of people to celebrate the pursuit of well-being, much like UGG®. His energy, passion, self-confidence, and love for others demonstrate the meaning of the season: the comfort and support one experiences from compassion and love. Gathered around him is his community of creative friends, as well as his family who join him in celebrating holiday joy.
Bounce and MGM partner for new original comedy series ‘Act Your Age’
Bounce, the popular broadcast and multi-platform entertainment network serving African Americans, today announced a partnership with MGM to produce a new original series, “Act Your Age.”
More Than 400 People Attend Black Tech Talent’s 2nd Annual Community TechFest
On Saturday, November 12, 2022, Black Tech Talent held its 2nd annual Community TechFest at coworking space Fueled Collective - Downtown in Minneapolis. Sponsored by Best Buy, Arctic Wolf, and Sunrise Banks, the event saw more than 400 attendees throughout the event’s four-hour duration. Keynote speaker Tarek Tomes, Commissioner and Chief Information Officer at Minnesota IT Services, discussed his experiences pursuing a career in technology and what piqued his interest in the field, while outlining the importance of attending events such as Community TechFest to spark inspiration for one’s future.
RODERICK DREW TALKS ABOUT ILLINOIS TOLLWAY, DIVERSITY AND EQUITABLE TRANSIT
Roderick Drew is the Associate Vice President at HNTB. For the last nine years, Drew has been working with HNTB on their program management team, working with the Illinois Tollway.
UHCHI CELEBRATES GRADUATES OF THE CULINARY APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
During the pandemic, Geri Bleavings was on Facebook and found out about UNITE HERE Chicago Hospitality Institute (UHCHI). The restaurant that she was running was closed because of the pandemic and she was doing some catering out of her house. She signed up and was drawn to the Culinary Apprenticeship Program’s professional structure. It sparked a passion in her.
MAYOR LIGHTFOOT, CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION JOIN SECRETARY BUTTIGIEG TO CELEBRATE KEY MILESTONE IN O’HARE 21 PROJECT WITH FAA DECISION
Following a thorough environmental review, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued its finding there is “no significant impact” of the proposed Terminal Area Plan from the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), paving the way to start construction on two new satellite concourses at O’Hare International Airport — the new O’Hare Global Terminal that will replace Terminal 2 — and other associated projects Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced today at a celebratory event with Secretary Pete Buttigieg of the Department of Transportation (DOT), which oversees the FAA.
MBK Alliance hosts summit for boys and young men of color
Jackson Bishop, a senior at Lindblom Math and Science Academy, has been part of My Brother’s Keeper for a year and a half. He was drawn to the organization because of the Brotherhood. He has his sights set on attending Morehouse College in Atlanta. He visited the school and he saw how the students and faculty were like a family, they all knew each other and deeply cared for each other.
CSU Announces New Vice President of Enrollment Management
Chicago State University is excited to announce that Oscar Rodriguez has joined the University as Vice President of Enrollment Management. Mr. Rodriguez was hired after rigorous national search process with considerable input from the CSU community. As Vice President for Enrollment Management, he serves as the University’s chief strategist on all matters related to undergraduate enrollment.
Artist with Local Ties Receives A Grammy Nomination
Matt Benson, also known as Matt B, has been nominated for a Grammy Award for his song, “Gimme Love,” that he recorded with Ugandan performing artist Eddy Kenzo.
Soles4Souls partners with Communities in Schools to provide warm weather items
On the fourth floor of the Lawndale Christian Health Center, located 3750 N. Ogden, West side residents were treated to a personal shopping event. Racks of coats, labeled by size, shoes along the wall were categorized by size and whether it was adult or children, and backpacks and tote bags were stacked on tables, along with boxes of masks.