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Harper Appointed to House Cannabis Working Group
State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, has joined several House colleagues on the newly announced House Cannabis Working Group that is tasked with helping to refine and implement equity-based cannabis legislation.
Longtime public servant talks about career
Bonita Parker has worked in different capacities throughout the years and is now the Chairwoman of the Chicago Southland Chamber Board of Directors.
Architects design homes for infill spaces
The Chicago Architecture Center, Department of Planning and Development and Department of Housing tasked architects locally and from across the country with coming up with designs for infill housing for six communities that are part of the INVEST South/West program.
Teenage girls encouraged to participate in ComEd’s EV Rally
Teenage girls ages 13 to 18 years old who are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) are encouraged to participate in the ComEd EV Rally.
Growing Environmental Justice Concerns Surround Proposed Rail Merger
The ongoing fallout from last month’s derailment of a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio illustrates in no uncertain terms just how crucial the question of environmental justice is to the future of rail safety in America.
Deal That Could Increase Minority Media Ownership Hits ‘Brick Wall’
A major acquisition that civil rights leaders and advocates for Black-owned media had hoped would increase media ownership, opportunity, and participation by African-Americans and other minorities has apparently “hit a brick wall.”
THREE STELLAR EDUCATION ADVOCATES PRIMED, READY AND FOCUSED FOR STRETCH RUN FOR CONTESTED THORNTON HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 205 BOARD RACE
Career Educator Nina Graham, Healthcare Advocate Dr. Kara Ellen Davis MD, and Community leader Stafford Owens have coalesced their talents, resources, and successful experiences in their collective run for re-election and election respectively in the April 4th, Thornton Township High School District 205 Board of Trustees race.
Sterling Bay Promotes Keiana Barrett To Chief Diversity & Engagement Officer
Sterling Bay, a Chicago-based real estate development firm, has promoted Keiana Barrett to serve as the company’s Chief Diversity & Engagement Officer, effective January 7. Barrett oversees the development and execution of Sterling Bay’s community integration and diversity inclusion strategies. She has more than 20 years of experience in government affairs, strategic communications and community engagement.
WORLD POWERS MUST STOP PLUNDERING AFRICA
Pope Francis echoed the late great Pan-Africanist, Kwame Nkrumah, during his recent African visit. But will the foreign powers heed his call to stop plundering Africa?
Child Welfare: HHS Is Taking Steps to Help States Support Relative Caregivers with Evidence-Based Programs
Washington, D.C.- March 8, 2023, Representative Danny K. Davis (D-IL) issued the following statement on the public release of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report Child Welfare: HHS Is Taking Steps to Help States Support Relative Caregivers with Evidence-Based Programs (GAO-23-105624).
Young, Black & Lit Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary with 25,000 Book-Giving Campaign and Youth Writing Contest
Young, Black & Lit is excited to announce their five-year anniversary with the launch of Give Big, Get LIT: Bridging the Gap Through Literacy and Storytelling campaign, a year-long literacy campaign aimed to empower children of color through culturally diverse books. On Wednesday, Feb. 15, the organization launched a national book-giving campaign with a goal of donating 25,000 books and kick-off the Young, Black & Lit Future Author family writing contest.
CPS Announces Plan to Expand Cameras for Districts Schools
Chicago Public Schools today announced a bold three-year security camera investment plan as a critical part of CPS’ comprehensive safety initiatives. The $76.3 million investment, announced Wednesday morning at Eli Whitney Elementary School, calls for adding cameras to existing schools and updating systems that currently have outdated equipment in an effort to ensure that all District schools have state-of-the-art cameras to support the safety of students and staff.
National Initiative to Reduce Gun Homicides by 20 Percent Over 5 Years Launches in First 4 Cities
During Black History Month when the accomplishments, struggles and resilience of the Black Struggle are brought to the forefront of the American public as means to remind our nation that truly without Black History, there is no American history; four national African American led organizations committed to ending gun violence are partnering with mayors across the nation to scale up, unite and bring cohesion to the growing movement of the community violence intervention (CVI) ecosystem.
JENISE TERRELL NAMED CEO OF PUBLIC ALLIES
The Board of Directors of Public Allies, a nonprofit dedicated to social justice and racial equity, is honored to announce the appointment of Jenise Terrell to the position of CEO. Jenise brings over 25 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, community development, and leadership development to this role. Most of her career has been focused on leveraging national service as a vehicle to create pathways to leadership for marginalized and disenfranchised voices across the United States.
