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3 SENIORS RECEIVE FULL SCHOLARSHIPS
Kevin Carter, Kamaria Gutter and Bri’Yon Watts, seniors at Southland College Prep Charter High School, received full four-year scholarships from the QuestBridge National College Match Program.
Overcoming the Mask
Family Features - It can be challenging to communicate through masks, 6-feet of social distance, physical barriers and other factors due to COVID-19 that have changed daily life.
ROMEL MURPHY FINDS PURPOSE IN GIVING BACK
Romel Murphy was in the music industry for more than 20 years. During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest brought on by the death of George Floyd, he wanted to make a difference and give back to the community.
T. Rowe Price: Black Families Prioritize Money Conversations With Kids More Than Other Racial Groups
A new study from T. Rowe Price reveals that, compared with other racial/ethnic groups, Black families put more emphasis on having conversations about saving money, spending wisely, setting financial goals, and family finances.
$3 MILLION PROGRAM FOCUSES ON AFRICAN AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURS
Retired Chicago Bears player Matt Forte’s What’s Your Forte Foundation and Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives Micro Finance Group have come together to create a new program that will focus on African American entrepreneurs.
Illinois residents asked for feedback regarding state’s transportation system
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking feedback on the state’s transportation system through its annual Illinois Traveler Opinion Survey, available now through Dec. 31. The survey is available online by going here: https://uisits.co1.qualtrics.com or by visiting idot.illinois.gov.
National Black Nurses Association Announces Launch Of Two Groundbreaking Campaigns: ‘RETHINK’ And ‘RE:SET’
The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) has launched two new major campaigns for its members under its new wellness initiative, NBNA Resilient Nurse Resource™. RETHINK, which was created to build awareness around the importance of vaccinations, with a focus on influenza and pneumococcal.
Hershey Invests $1.5 Million in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) will invest $1.5 million in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) to establish a scholarship endowment, with the goal to increase that to $3 million over the next ten years. The endowment will be used for students pursuing degrees in food science in TMCF-member-schools, which include public colleges that provide advanced education for underrepresented populations.
Acclaimed Chicago Southside Native to Fill Position Poet Laureate for the State of Illinois
First Lady MK Pritzker recently announced the selection of Angela Jackson as the next Poet Laureate for the State of Illinois.
Cotton Incorporated Shares Fashion Trends Ahead Of The New Year
This holiday season is unique, and while we decide what to wear for our virtual celebrations, we all want to be comfortable and stylish with looks that will make us feel extra special this time of year.
Byron Allen To Launch TheGrio.TV To Target African-American Viewers
Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group recently announced that its recently-acquired MGM over-the-air broadcast television network Light TV will officially transition to TheGrio.TV television network on January 15, 2021 – the start of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend.
KHAN ACADEMY PROVIDES RESOURCES DURING PANDEMIC
Sal Khan, founder and CEO of the Khan Academy, joined Phyllis M. Lockett, founder and CEO of LEAP Innovations, to talk about how Khan Academy has been at the forefront when it comes to e-learning during this global pandemic. The talk was hosted by the Economic Club of Chicago.
PROGRAM PREPARES STUDENTS TO REACH FOR THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSION
Rush Education and Career Hub (REACH), an initiative of Rush University Medical Center, continues its legacy of creating opportunities for African American and Latinx students to gain experience in the healthcare workforce
REAL ESTATE STRATEGIST EMPOWERS OTHERS
Whitney B. Hampton is the founder and owner of Hampton Real Estate and Investments, CEO of Urban Community Builders (NFP), and lead broker and team leader at A. Progeny Global. Hampton uses her platform to empower people to cultivate wealth through homeownership and property ownership.
