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Looking To Build Wealth For Your Family Or Find A Great Job?
Do You Want To Build Wealth For Your Family or Find A Great Job? The City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin Can Help!
Jesse White Awards Over $5.6 Million in Adult Literacy Grants
Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White awarded over $5.6 million in Adult Literacy Grants to help students develop and enhance their reading, math, writing and English-language skills.
AKArama Foundation Donates Supplies
The AKARAMA Foundation’s Women’s Health and Wellness Committee celebrated the start of school by presenting a bounty of school supplies to Dulles School of Excellence and John Fiske Elementary School students in the Woodlawn community. The Foundation – the charitable arm of Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated –- transported boxes and bags to the schools. The Foundation acknowledged Alderman Jeanette Beatrice Taylor of the Twentieth Ward, where both schools are located. She responded to the call by generously donating 23 boxes of supplies.
Jesse White Warns Consumers to Beware of Flood-Damaged Cars
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is warning consumers interested in purchasing used vehicles to beware of flood-damaged cars resulting from flooding caused by Hurricane Ida or other natural disasters.
Lecrae Partners With Experian
Grammy Award-winning recording artist, Lecrae, has partnered with Experian North America, a leading information services company, to present, “Protect The Bag,” a six-part web series, that provides viewers with a blueprint for building a financial legacy.
Fashion Meets Food
Custom fashion design comes together with custom personal chef deliciousness on October 24 in Atlanta on National Food Day, when two creative entrepreneurs from both industries, merge efforts to offer a stylishly tasty experience for attendees.
Remy Ma makes dynamic acting debut
This real-life drama, snatched from the BET original series, “American Gangster, Trap Queens”, tells the true story of the unbelievable life of Delrhonda Hood aka “Big Fifty”. In her own voice, Big Fifty navigates the twists and turns of her fast-paced, dangerous journey that leads to the ultimate story of redemption. Hers is a story of a notorious American Gangster, which stems from th traumatic events from her childhood, and leads to a life of crime, violence and the repercussions from bad decisions.
National Museum of African American History and Culture Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
In September, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will celebrate five years as the nation’s largest cultural destination dedicated to exploring the African American story and its impact on history. After operating virtually for 10 years, the museum opened on the National Mall Sept. 24, 2016.
15th Annual National Business Leaders Virtual Conference and Awards Gala
Diversity MBA will host its 15th Annual National Business Leaders Virtual Conference and Awards Gala on September 22 - 23, 2021 with its theme: REIMAGINE THE FUTURE: Lean into Possibilities. This two-day event will be an information filled virtual experience that provides real talk on corporate people of color recruitment, hiring accountability and trends, and teaches people of color job seekers and students valuable corporate insights on how to land their dream job and how to be successful in climbing the corporate ladder. The conference will also feature the book release: The SkiNy On Diversity Recruiting – The Best Practice Guide to Current Trends on Recruiting Strategies by Pamela A. McElvane, CEO of Diversity MBA.
Mayor Lightfoot Announces $9 Million Fund
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Interim Chicago Public Schools CEO Dr. José M. Torres announced the creation of the Chicago Families Forward Fund. Driven by Chicago families’ high level of continued financial need, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Families Forward Fund will provide emergency assistance to eligible students and families. The Fund, aimed at supporting families with educational and living expenses, will distribute more than $9 million in assistance before the end of the Fall 2021 semester.
Sickle Cell Disease: Getting to the Root of the Problem
Chances are you probably know someone who is or has been impacted by sickle cell disease (SCD). In fact, 1 in 13 African Americans have the sickle cell trait. While it’s considered a rare genetic disease, it’s actually the most common inherited blood disorder in the world. Every September, we recognize Sickle Cell Awareness Month in the U.S. As we mark the month this year, we’re taking this opportunity to raise awareness about this devastating disease, elevate voices in the community to share their experience living with the disease and highlight potential treatments scientists at Vertex Pharmaceuticals have been working on. Read on to learn more about the underlying cause of SCD and how scientists are currently investigating a potential gene-editing therapy to address this serious disease.
LEGISLATION BRINGS HEALTHY CHOICES TO CHILDREN’S MEALS
LEGISLATION BRINGS HEALTHY CHOICES TO CHILDREN’S MEALS
15th Annual McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration® Gospel Tour
In honor of Gospel Music Heritage Month, which takes place annually in September, McDonald’s is serving inspiration with a side of friendly banter for music fans of all ages. Starting Sept. 19 through Oct. 10, the 15th annual McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration® Gospel Tour, a long-standing event that fosters community through the deeply rooted tradition of gospel music, will take place virtually every Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on BET Network’s YouTube channel and BET.com.
SCHOOLS STRUGGLE WITH REOPENING AMID PANDEMIC SURGE
With coronavirus cases rising across the U.S. as a result of the highly contagious Delta variant, school districts nationwide are moving quickly to implement public-health precautions in preparation for fall reopenings.
