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The Chicago Eco House Founder creates agrarian society from vacant lots
Quilen Blackwell’s journey took him from Madison, Wis. to Thailand to Milwaukee and finally to Chicago, where he founded an organization that takes vacant lots and turns them into solar farms that grow flowers. The flowers Chicago Eco House grows provide an economic solution for poverty where the farms are located.
A Local Austin Community Business Provides Fresh Produce And Jobs For Youth
In the early days of COVID-19, Rodney Williams hosted peace circles for young people who live in the Austin community. Schools were closed because of the pandemic and Williams wanted to check-in on the young residents in the neighborhood.
Black Christian Couple Makes Global Impact On Social Media
Josiah and Kristin Smith are a married couple, living in California, who are navigating the entertainment industry as Christians. God has opened a lot of doors for them. Kristin reports on sports and entertainment news for CBS2 in Los Angeles and Josiah has found success on social media and online with his clean comedy.
August Wilson’s words come to life in ‘Gem of the Ocean’
There is no substitution for August Wilson’s words. No improvisation. The playwright’s words are a song. There is a melody to the language. If you don’t know the words, you won’t get close to the melody.
ORCHESTRA PARTNERS APPOINTS KIM HUNTER TO INDEPENDENT CORPORATE ADVISORY BOARD
Orchestra Partners announces the appointment of Kim Hunter to the Independent Corporate Advisory Board, effective immediately. Hunter brings strategic integrated marketing communications expertise, deep prior experience in growing professional services firm, as well as an entrepreneurial mindset with proven experience with innovation. Following the appointment of Mr. Hunter, the Board will comprise five directors. He will be serving a three-year term, which is subject to shareholder approval.
The Park Forest Toastmasters Club Wants You As A Guest At Their Upcoming Virtual Celebration
On behalf of the Park Forest Toastmasters Club 1717 “Please, Be Our Guest” to the virtual celebration on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. We are celebrating 67 years as a Chartered Toastmasters International Club servicing the community of Park Forest and beyond
CTA Service Enhancements Made Permanent on Four Bus Routes Serving Chicago’s South, West Sides
The Chicago Transit Board today approved permanent changes to three bus experiments aimed at improving service for communities on Chicago’s South and West sides. The permanent changes make bus travel more convenient and provide stronger bus-rail system connections for riders of the #31 31st, #52 Kedzie, #94 California and #157 Streeterville/Taylor routes.
THE MOBILE MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE (MMOT) TO BE ON DISPLAY IN CALUMET CITY TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, INSPIRE UNITY AND DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE
The MMOT is an extremely valuable and important mechanism that teaches the history of both the Holocaust and the Civil Rights movement. While its most powerful tool is teaching and promoting tolerance amongst all races, the MMOT also inspires people to combat racism, anti-Semitism, bullying, hate intolerance; the MMOT promotes human dignity.
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO IMPLEMENT SHORTER ISOLATION & QUARANTINE
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will begin to implement the most recent federal, state and city isolation and quarantine guidance, moving from a period of 10 to five days for those staff or students who test positive for COVID-19 or are unvaccinated close contacts
Rising Above COVID-19
Holding back tears, Morrell Staten shared his poignant story about his and his wife’s COVID-19 journeys last year, speaking in late 2021 at the Cobb Institute-We Can Do This/Stay Well Community Health Fair at Cass Tech High School in Detroit. Staten and his wife both tested positive for the virus at almost the same time, making it a very challenging period for their family.
Basketball player wants youth to reach high levels of success
George Blakeney, Jr. founded the You Can Foundation because of his love for people in general, but children specifically. He loves giving back. He would give the shirt off his back to help other people have a better day or make people smile.
Ecommerce children’s clothing line introduces its Black History Month collection
Elora Finds, a brand known for its one-of-a-kind, brilliant, colorful, handcrafted African fabric and styles for children, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Black History Month collection. “Kindness, Humility, Bravery, Joy.”
Holding on to Their Faith
When Fayron Epps was growing up in New Orleans, Louisiana, worship services weren’t limited to Sundays. I attended church every day of the week, with my grandmother. That’s just how it was.” Inside those familiar four walls is where Epps recognized the power of the Black church.
Business leader wants book to inspire people
Steve White credits his success to God. He believes God sets a plan for everyone. He had a strong mother who sacrificed tremendously. He also received a hand up from people in the way of opportunities. It is why he wrote the book, “Uncompromised.” It is a love letter to all the people who gave him a hand up. He wants to share the book with as many people as he can. It is his hope that those people who read the book can lead a life of impact and legacy.