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COVID-19 Undermine Women’s Retirement Security
the pandemic and their financial stress. Forty-two percent of women workers experienced one or more impacts to their employment as a result of the pandemic, including reduced work hours (28 percent), reduced salaries (13 percent), furloughs (9 percent), layoffs (8 percent), and/or early retirement (3 percent).
Southland College Prep Charter High School Hosts Free Vaccination Clinic for Kids 5-11
Southland College Prep Charter High School will host Saturday vaccination clinics for children 5 to 11, providing an opportunity for an entire family to be vaccinated, beginning November 13, 2021.
Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship exhibition Shifting Boundaries opens Nov. 13
Visitors will experience compelling, thought-provoking works of contemporary Native art in the new exhibition Shifting Boundaries, open at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art from Nov. 13 to Feb. 6. Five contemporary artists who are Native American or First Nations were chosen for the prestigious 2021 Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship. Shifting Boundaries features examples of the Fellows’ work that include innovative paintings, prints, mixed media and installations.
H&M Teams Up With Actor John Boyega On Men’s Collection
H&M is proud to announce the upcoming release of Edition by John Boyega, a more sustainable menswear collection worn by one of the world’s most inspiring actors and changemakers. The new Edition collection features autumn’s key looks constructed from recycled, organic and innovative materials, such as Vegea™ — a vegan alternative to leather, partly made from waste from the winemaking industry. Edition by John Boyega will be available at hm.com and in selected stores 28 October.
“The Next ‘50s & ‘60s Pop, Soul And Doo-Wop Star” Seeks Talent
Starting today, aspiring Acapella and vocal group harmony singers are invited to audition for The Next ‘50s & ‘60s Pop, Soul and Doo-Wop Star worldwide talent search. The effort will culminate with a national PBS special in 2022 commemorating the classic 1950s and 1960s pop, soul and doo-wop eras in American musical history.
Mayor Lightfoot Announces Historic Investment In Tree Equity
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot highlighted a historic expansion and reorientation of the city’s tree-planting operations, funded by $46 million in city funding. As part of the Mayor’s new tree equity strategy, the city will plant 75,000 trees across the city over the next 5 years. This represents a doubling in tree planting over the previous year. The tree equity strategy will prioritize the planting of trees in historically marginalized and underserved communities, equitably conveying ecosystem benefits to communities disproportionately impacted by the climate crisis. This effort will help meet the City’s commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement, environmental justice, and equity.
Savoy Magazine Announces The 2021 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors
Savoy magazine announced the release of its 2021 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors listing in the upcoming fall issue. Savoy’s fall issue features a directory of 704 directors serving on the boards of public companies. As the leading business magazine reporting on African American success and achievement, Savoy’s Most Influential Black Corporate directory is a prestigious listing of executives, influencers, and achievers active on the boards of the world’s leading corporations and organizations.
Marketing and PR Firm speaks to the culture
Sherman Wright and Ahmad Islam took their years of experience in marketing and public relations and created Ten35 in 2016. The marketing and public relations firm speaks to the culture by reflecting it in its employees.
Author writes book about experience with mother’s Alzheimer’s journey
Author Cheryl Watkins, PhD, has always liked words and phrases, the way they sound and how people put them together. When she came up with the title of her book, the word that resonated was “her.” There was something about that word and she knew it had to be in the title, she called it “Releasing Her: Wrestling Peace from the Jaws of Alzheimer’s.” The book details Watkins’ five-year journey of caring for her mother who had Alzheimer’s Disease.
Comcast Increases Xfinity Internet Speeds in the Chicago Region
Comcast announced today that it has increased the speeds of its most popular Xfinity Internet tiers, providing an extra boost for several million customers across its Greater Chicago Region, which spans Central and Northern Illinois, Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan.
Resources Exist For Tenants Facing Eviction
The Illinois eviction moratorium ended on Oct. 4, which means renters are at risk of losing their housing if they do not pay rent. The moratorium was placed during the COVID-19 pandemic to help people that were not able to pay rent due to job loss because of shutdowns and quarantines.
City Of Chicago Receives Five Development Proposals For City’s First Integrated Casino-Resort
Bids were due on the City of Chicago’s request for proposal (RFP) for its first integrated casino-resort on Friday, Oct. 29. Five proposals were submitted for consideration in developing a world-class casino-resort and entertainment experience in Chicago with the goal of being awarded the city’s sole casino owner’s license.
Commissioner Sims backs Gordon for her soon to be vacated Cook County Board Seat
The Cook County Commissioner Deborah Sims has represented the 5th District for 27 years. She announced that she would not seek re-election when her current term is up in 2022. Sims has made it clear that she wants her seat to be filled by a Black woman. She has chosen Monica Gordon.
The MATCCH Foundation a Creates Community-Based Healthcare Model
Last year after attending a George Floyd protest, Isaac Palmer, Jr., along with a friend, were inspired to make change in the Black community. They knew they couldn’t change the actions of police, they couldn’t reach the mayor, but they did know healthcare.