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CHICAGO SCHOLARS SELECTS DIVERSE GROUP OF MORE THAN 550 RISING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS FOR CLASS OF 2027
Leading youth development nonprofit Chicago Scholars has welcomed more than 550 rising Chicago high school seniors to the organization’s Class of 2027. The class, which is made up of academically ambitious first-generation and/or low income students, will take part in Chicago Scholars’ seven-year program as they navigate the transition to college and beyond.
WILLETTE BENFORD TO SERVE AS CITY OF CHICAGO’S DIRECTOR OF RE-ENTRY
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced that Willette Benford will serve as Director of Re-Entry for the City of Chicago, a newly created role that sits at the center of a $13 million initiative launched during the 2022 budget process that will transform Chicago into a national leader in supporting returning residents.
Cannabis company wants to give back to communities
The Green Thumb Industries is passionate about giving back to the community. Through Good Green, the company wanted to create ways to reinvest cannabis funds back into communities that had been impacted by the war on drugs. What was created was the Good Green Grant Program.
CHICAGO PLAN COMMMISSION APPROVES EXTERIOR ENHANCEMENT
The Chicago Plan Commission advanced Shedd Aquarium’s proposed changes to areas outside of its building on Museum Campus as part of the aquarium’s Centennial Commitment. The aquarium’s notable ambitions include the transformation of its surrounding greenspace as well as the augmentation of its entry pavilion and arrival experience. These changes are meant to improve the overall guest experience, create greater connectivity to nature and expand accessibility for anyone visiting Museum Campus.
Chef Dominique Leach created the blueprint for her own success
Dominique Leach is the co-owner of Lexington Betty Smokehouse. She is A determined, hardworking chef with a restaurant in one of the best food cities in the World. Recently, Lexington Betty Smokehouse took over One Eleven Food Hall, transforming it to a full-service restaurant.
Artist’s tintype photos capture Black life
“Head up, chest up,” Adam Davis directed the subject seated in front of him and his camera. The flash popped and Davis took the metal plate out the camera.
Communications professional uses Standard of Love for transformation and improvement
There is no greater joy for Maya Ford than to see Black men laughing. It lightens her whole Universe. She wants to help them get to a place of joy.
Black Women will Suffer the Harshest Consequences After the Overturn of Roe
The Supreme Court just dealt a devastating blow to reproductive rights. With its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson, five Republican-appointed Justices on the U.S. Supreme Court swept away half a century of progress and eviscerated women’s rights and equality. After last month’s leaked opinion, we knew this moment could come, but that doesn’t make the recent news any easier to digest.
With Pending Transaction: Media Mogul Envisions Escalated Voices of African-Americans in Broadcast Media
In the early days of broadcasting, the faces of local television newscasters, reporters and management were almost exclusively White and male.
ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU AND ILLINOIS PRESS FOUNDATION AWARD GRANTS TO 16 HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM PROGRAMS
Illinois Farm Bureau and the Illinois Press Foundation recently announced the awarding of grants to 16 high school journalism efforts throughout the state
HAVAS CHICAGO HIGHLIGHTS THE CAREER JOURNEYS OF BLACK CREATIVES IN “JUST LIKE ME” DOCUMENTARY
According to the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), only 7.4% of entry-level marketers are Black, and Havas wants to change that. In a new documentary called “Just Like Me,” created and directed by Havas Chicago senior art director TTK Harris, the agency aims to spotlight the contributions Black creatives make to culture, expose the challenges many face simply because of the color of their skin and reinforce the importance of representation in advertising and design. “Just Like Me” shares stories of triumph and inspiration from eight visionary black creatives who, against all odds, made it to the top of their game and are now throwing a line back to the next generation.
LEGOLAND® NEW YORK RESORT GIVES AWAY “90 SURPRISES PER WEEK” TO CELEBRATE THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LEGO® GROUP!
LEGOLAND® New York Resort celebrates the 90th anniversary of LEGO® with a 20-foot-tall LEGO® birthday cake, 90 surprise giveaways per week, and much more!
Kua Designs Pops-Up Across America
Kua Designs will host a pop-up tour across the United States in five major cities including Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington, D.C., bringing their culture meets cosmopolitan handbags and jewelry from the vibrant African city of Accra, Ghana this summer.
HOUSE OF FIRST PARTNERS WITH THE PAINTED HOUSE ON NEW NFT PROJECT “BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL”
The NFT launchpad platform, House of First, has announced a new partnership with The Painted House, co-founded by Ja Rule (Rapper, Actor & Entrepreneur) and business partner Herb Rice. The platform was launched alongside an impressive group of Founding Collaborators with the mission of supporting and uplifting artists and creators of color, while encouraging dialogue and empowerment across the Web3 community at large.
