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.”
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.
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.
World Business Chicago, the city’s economic development agency, has rolled out a bookish new marketing campaign centered around the term “pro-Chicago” to highlight key economic achievements in 2021, including record- breaking VC investments, the expansion and growth of local and international companies, and economic development-related awards and accolades
David Kantor, CEO of Urban One’s Radio One and Reach Media Divisions, announced the promotion of Colby Tyner to Senior Vice President, Programming Radio One and Reach Media.
Vision Films’ extensive slate offers a variety of feature length films, across multiple genres, highlighted for Black
History Month. All films are available on VOD and on DVD in the US, Canada, and many international territories. Of particular
interest for February 2022, Vision Films’ collection includes timeless documentaries, romantic comedies, historical
fiction, faith, and family-friendly fare that address cultural perspectives whether through truth-telling, comedy, or fantasy.
A local organization wants to revitalize the area along the 95th Street Corridor, from Cottage Grove to Halsted, to include much needed businesses for the community’s residents. The Endeleo Institute was founded in 2011 to empower the community to improve the health, education and economic outcomes to allow for a better quality of life by repurposing existing assests.
Nikkita Randle created Twisted Egg Roll first as a catering business, with savory and sweet options. Starting out, she would do corporate catering and pop-ups, while working a full-time job. She has expanded Twisted Egg Roll into an e-commerce business and the egg rolls also are sold in specialty grocery stores.
Coach Tristan Hannah began coaching with Cubs RBI in the winter of 2020. After graduatingfrom college Tristan says he knew
coaching was going to be the right fit. “I played for Cubs RBIwhen I was in high school, and after doing my research on where the program currently was, IknewthatIwantedtobeapartofthisprogramagain.
Melanie Whaley is a researcher; a networker and she keeps her eyes and ears to the ground. As the owner of Essential Elements, located at 1640 E. 87th St., she had to pivot when the pandemic hit.
Good things do really happen to people who share their hearts and resources with those who have little. At least that’s what we all like to believe. In this case, the day that Chicago Bears All-Pro linebacker Roquan Smith became aware of Matthew House Chicago, and the men and women the organization serves, he decided that he is the man who has resources to make those good things happen.
In Honor of Black History Month, Bolingbrook Black History Month Awareness Club will organize its 24th Annual Black History Month Celebration Saturday, February 12, 2022, from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Bolingbrook High School, 65 Raider Way, Bolingbrook, IL 60440.
In 2021, National Equity Fund (NEF) had its strongest performance throughout its 35-year history. The nonprofit raised and deployed a record-breaking $2.2 billion in affordable housing investments, which included a record $1.23 billion in LIHTC investments and a record $930 million in affordable housing preservation lending. In total, these investments created and preserved 13,550 affordable homes in 2021
Sourcebooks, an innovative and entrepreneurial Midwest-based publisher and the largest woman- owned book publisher in America, is partnering with EBONY Publishing, the publishing arm of the iconic Ebony brand, a leading and trusted voice in areas of social justice, entertainment, and African American culture.