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Trade Mission To Zimbabwe Was A Fruitful Visit
The Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce recently returned from a trade mission to Zimbabwe where they were able to engage with leaders in the country with the goal of connecting to businesses and resources. There were about 14 businesses that attended the trip, which took place in December 2024.
ComEd Provides Sustainable Wages Through Its Workforce Development Initiative
ComEd is offering workforce development training programs that those who are interested in the clean energy industry can participate in.
Family-Owned Hair Care Company Empowers Black Women
Thank God It’s Natural (tgin®) was founded by Chris-Tia Donaldson in 2009, with the book, Thank God I’m Natural. The book detailed Donaldson’s hair journey from childhood to working as a lawyer in the corporate world. The haircare line launched in 2013 with five products.
Growing Home Looks Toward The Future With New Projects
Growing Home operates an urban farm on 1.7 acres of remediated farmland. That land had been previously zoned as light industrial and left as concrete lots in Englewood. During years of disinvestment in the community, it became abandoned. The lots were tested for contamination, remediated, capped and had two feet of compost placed on top.
Statement on OMB Memo freezing of Federal Funds to nonprofits
The Health and Human Services Coalition of Illinois, collectively representing thousands of health and human service organizations in our state, is devastated to learn about the complete federal funding freeze of grants disbursed to nonprofit organizations, as well as state and local governments.
“To Insure or Not Insure Is That a Question?”
Statistics show that 70% of people over age 65 today will require some form of long-term care during their lifetime. The reason that I write this column every week is to help those seven (7) out of ten (10) families prepare for the life-changing events that are ahead for them. I want to inform and educate families on how to avoid bankruptcy and the loss of their acquired assets.
Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson, 1st District, Illinois, Addresses Democracy, Faith, and Citizenship During Black History Month Program at St. Paul & the Redeemer in Hyde Park
Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson, 1st District Illinois and son of civil rights icon The Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr., will deliver the keynote address at the Church of St. Paul & the Redeemer (SPR) in Hyde Park on Sunday, February 9, at 2:00 PM. His talk, titled “WHO’S in CHARGE?: A Reflection on Our Democracy, Citizenship, and Faith,” will focus on the interplay of these vital aspects in contemporary society.
Demand Diversity Roundtable Response to Administration's Threat To DEI
"A second Trump administration intends to abandon efforts to advance and legally defend affirmative action and DEI policies within military academies, federal minority contracting programs, and other federal programs shown to open opportunities – as well as create inclusive education and workplace environments – unfairly denied to people of color, women, and other marginalized groups ...
MAYOR JONES MAKING DIVERSITY A HUGE BENEFIT IN CALUMET CITY
For years Calumet City was best known for the many negative and horrified experiences of African Americans either being falsely detained or simply traveling through the 8-mile town. The numerous lawsuits, demonstrations, and other forms of protests against the previous mayoral administration and the police department are well documented.
Bally’s Chicago Casino Begins 2025 Giving with Breakthrough Urban Ministries, St. James Cathedral, Greater Chicago Food Depository and ChiGives Back
Bally’s Chicago Casino kicked off its 2025 community engagement and philanthropic efforts this month with a pantry restocking event on January 17, 2025, at Breakthrough Urban Ministries’ Fresh Market in Garfield Park. This day of service built on a standing partnership between Bally’s Chicago and St. James Cathedral, where casino employees are active participants in the church’s Food Service campaign.
Is Your 2025 New Year’s Resolution to Cut Your Grocery Shopping Bill?
You barely survived the holidays -Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. The grocery bills for the festive family and community parties nearly doubled. Even the cost of purchasing popular products to bake the traditional cakes, pies, cookies, candies, and other goodies you presented to friends, neighbors, teachers, and faith-based leaders was higher, costing more than some appropriate gifts.
Is 2025 The Year to Start or Scale Your Business?
Is your New Year’s resolution to start a business? Have you launched an enterprise, and your intuition tells you that 2025 is the year to invest more time and energy into your dream? You have been mulling this decision for years, but now you have the faith to give birth to your vision and take your venture to unimaginable heights.
From Homelessness to Hollywood: The Johnson Family's Inspiring Journey of Faith, Unity, and Triumph
The Johnson family's rise from homelessness to national acclaim is a testament to resilience, faith, and unity. Their documentary, Embracing the Dream, debuts January 26, on Amazon Prime Video, capturing their extraordinary journey of overcoming challenges and building a legacy in entertainment.
IPSY Joins Forces With Gabrielle Union to Celebrate Black History Month
IPSY, the world's largest beauty subscription that delivers monthly drops of the greatest beauty discoveries, is thrilled to announce Gabrielle Union as the curator of its February Icon Box. Featuring makeup, skin, and hair products, Icon Box by Gabrielle Union is designed to reflect the star's belief that beauty is a journey of self-expression and invites users to explore their unique layers with unapologetic confidence.
