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Advocate Health Care, Chicago Bears and Bears Care to honor breast cancer survivors at Real Bears Fans Wear Pink Game
Ten breast cancer survivors, their family members and doctors from across Illinois will be honored Sunday at the Real Bears Fans Wear Pink game at Soldier Field, as Advocate Health Care, the Chicago Bears and Bears Care (the team’s charitable arm) raise awareness of the disease. The patients will participate in several pregame and in-game experiences and an Advocate physician will take part in the coin presentation before kickoff between the Bears and the Detroit Lions.
Walmart Welcomes Larry’s Barbershop to Chicago-area Supercenter
Walmart is celebrating its newest offering for Chicagoans with the opening of Larry’s BarberMaximus inside the Chatham Walmart Supercenter recently.
Pandemic-Induced Uncertainty Sparks Unprecedented Growth
For many Americans, the pandemic has triggered a great reassessment of their careers. Facing a threat like COVID-19 has led many people to re-evaluate what they want, what they enjoy, and what makes them happy. As a result, people are quitting their jobs in record numbers. According to a Wall Street Journal analysis, Americans are starting new businesses at the fastest rate in more than a decade, with 3.2 million applications for employer identifications numbers this year.
Tanissa Carmon Launches Untourage The Label Denim Collection
On September 12th, Creative Director Tanissa Carmon was front and center at New York Fashion Week with the debut of her Untourage The Label collection. Untourage The Label, a 100% black owned fashion brand, aims to bridge the gap between street sensibility, femininity, and fit, while highlighting the men and women who prefer to be effortlessly cool.
Jasmine Sanders to Host Covid in Color Townhall Special
Jasmine Sanders, known for her work on the nationally syndicated radio and television program the DL Hugley show, brings her dynamic style, powerful voice, and warm spirit to the Impact Television Network for a special Covid in Color townhall beginning Sunday, October 3 at 11:30 AM EST. “Covid in Color tells me right away that Covid has affected people of color,” says Jasmine, “and I think that no one sees that more than this network.”
VIOLIFE® Plant Grants Awards $100K to Five Black-Owned Restaurants
Upfield’s Violife® vegan cheese brand today announced the recipients of its 2021 Plant Grants, a new program aimed at making plant-based meals more delicious, affordable, and available in local communities. This year’s program aims to address the disproportionate challenges faced by Black-owned restaurants and communities, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Five Black-owned restaurants have been selected to receive $20,000 each, as well as education and mentorship, to add new plant-based dishes to their menu and perform outreach in their communities. Restaurants are often the economic and cultural centers of their neighborhoods, and the goal of the Plant Grants program is to help these restaurants give everyone – vegans, flexitarians, and the plant curious alike – an easy and inspired way to eat more plant-based food every day
Shore Community Services Receives $125,000 Grant From The Coleman Foundation
Shore Community Services, a non-profit based in Skokie, IL offering programs and services to children and adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, is the recipient of a $125,000 grant from The Coleman Foundation to support the New Life in Motion Choice Program.
Illinois Medical District Urges Sickle Cell Awareness
The Illinois Medical District (IMD) and American Red Cross of Illinois are partnering to draw attention to sickle cell disease and its treatment. During National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, the organizations are calling on Chicagoans—especially minority communities affected by sickle cell disease—to donate blood to treat conditions such as sickle cell anemia and reduce disparities in health care for minorities.
Confront Art Launches Its First Exhibition SEEINJUSTICE
Confront Art—which connects artists to social justice causes to create public art displays—is announcing today its inaugural exhibition SEEINJUSTICE, which will be open to the public beginning October 1 in Union Square. The SEEINJUSTICE series will feature three sculptures by Chris Carnabuci: “FLOYD,” “BREONNA,” and “JOHN LEWIS.”
McBride Sisters SHE CAN Fund receives $2 Million
Mc- Bride Sisters Collection, Inc., the largest Black-owned wine company in the U.S., today announces that it has received a $2 million donation from Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) for its 501 (c)(3), McBride Sisters SHE CAN Fund. Facebook has made a commitment to leverage its resources to provide 100 SHE CAN Fund grantees and Black women entrepreneurs with $20,000 in Facebook advertising credits, as well as strategic guidance via Facebook Elevate, a community and learning program created to support and accelerate the growth of Black and Latinx & Hispanic- owned businesses.
Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival Partners with Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
The best of the best of talented culinary skills will come together at the 12th annual Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival presented by United Airlines. The culinary skills of celebrity chefs from all over the globe will participate at this yearly event at venues located on the Las Vegas Strip as well as Tivoli Village and Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton. The sponsors this year include Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, along with world-class, James Beard Foundation Award-winning chefs, including Chef Katsuya Uechi, Chef Todd English and Chef Francois Payard, just to name a few.
Kennedy-King College Ranks No. 1 Community College In The State
Kennedy-King College, located at 6301 S. Halsted, has been named the No. 1 Community College by Forbes Magazine. The community college also ranked No. 8 in the nation, according to Academic Influence, which conducted the rankings. On Tuesday, Sept. 14, a resolution was adopted by the City Council during a City Council meeting.
Local Foundation prepares students for college
Dr. Theresa Dixon founded the Gloria J. Taylor Foundation in 1997 in honor of her mother who was the first Black and the first woman to hold an elected office in Harvey. Taylor was first elected in Harvey as the Park Commissioner. She saw there weren’t activities or places for the youth to go. She became involved in the community and had a park built. Taylor also developed academic programs for the youth in Harvey. Taylor had a heart for the community and believed in giving back and supporting.
A Local Gamer Turns His Hobby Into Lucrative Business
Kevin Fair always enjoyed playing video games and making friends while playing them. He turned that love of playing video games into a business, 'I Play Games'.
