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EdTech Studio, Wonder Media, Produces Emergency Preparedness Animation Series
Th e EdTech animation studio founded by Terry Th oren, the former CEO of the company that incubated Rugrats and Th e Simpsons, has rolled out yet another mission-driven series using animated stories to engage children.
Chicago Advertising Federation Honors Renetta McCann with Silver Medal Award
Renetta McCann, chief inclusion experience officer, Publicis Groupe, was recently named the recipient of the Chicago Advertising Federation’s 2019 Silver Medal Award.
Design Center opens in Chatham, hosts ribbon cutting ceremony
Frantzie Bourdeau-Griffin wanted a space that could accommodate her interior design showroom, as well as her husband, Gerald Griffin’s art gallery, so they found a 46,000 square foot location close to Chatham Market and Simeon High School to house Bourdeau-Griffin Interiors and Architectural Designs, Inc.
‘Text Therapy’ Provides Access To Mental Health Support
CuraLinc Healthcare, a global behavioral health and well being provider, recently announced the launch of Emotional Fitness Coaching, a message-based therapy application that is embedded within an organization’s employee assistance (EAP) and student assistance program models – and also available as a stand-alone point solution.
Health advocates, lawmakers want stronger regulations of vaping
Some Illinois lawmakers say a new U.S. Food and Drug Administration policy responding to a growing trend of youth e-cigarette use does not go far enough. The federal public health watchdog announced in a memo recently that it would crack down on the “manufacture, distribution, and sale” of fruit- and mint-flavored electronic smoking cartridges for cigars, hookahs and cigarettes, among others.
STONY ISLAND ARTS BANK OPENS THE JOHNSON ARCHIVES TO THE PUBLIC
Rebuild Foundation has partnered with Illinois Humanities for a project that will allow the public to view its extensive Johnson Publishing Archives. The launch for the Reading the Black Library project will take place from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26, at Stony Island Arts Bank, 6760 S. Stony Island Ave.
Feeding America Food Bank Pilot Intervention Demonstrates Improved Outcomes for Adults with Prediabetes
A new study from Feeding America®, the nationwide network of 200 food banks and the largest domestic hunger-relief organization, shows that food banks can improve food security, dietary intake, and health status for vulnerable individuals.
Mother Daughter Duo Launch New Hair Tool: THEBRAIDREALEASER
Angela Green created THEBRAIDRELEASER in 1992 as a pain free way to unbraid her daughter’s tresses, while never making the ergonomic tool public.
IS ENGLEWOOD REPRESENTED BY TOO MANY ALDERMEN?
There are 77 communities in Chicago including Englewood on the South Side where five aldermen represent it at City Hall. The predominately black populated community is represented by Ald. Roderick Sawyer (6th), Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th), Ald. Stephanie Coleman (16th), Ald. David Moore (17th), and Ald. Jeanette Taylor (20th).
Initiative to host kick-off events for community engagement
INVEST South/West will host kick-off events in South Shore and Roseland this month. In October, Mayor Lori Lightfoot launched the INVEST South/West initiative as a way to revitalize 10 neighborhoods on the South and West sides by providing resources.
ROBBINS MAYOR RECEIVES MLK AWARD FOR POLITICAL LEADERSHIP
This year’s Spirit of Excellence Awards honored five individuals for their community service work including Robbins Mayor Tyrone Ward. New Mount Olive Baptist Church in Harvey hosted the Jan. 20 event on the same day the country honored the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin L. King Jr. And former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., who represented the 2nd congressional district in Washington, D.C. from 1995 to 2012, was the keynote speaker.
Speaker reaches young Black men through books and mentoring
Jermaine L. Anderson wants to lead by example. As founder and executive director of I Am A Gentleman, Inc., Alexander empowers young men to be successful. And, as the author of the “Carson Cares” book series, Alexander inspires young men to be respectful, responsible and generous.
FREE TAX PREP SERVICES AVAILABLE TO CHICAGO RESIDENTS
Chicago residents are able to receive free tax preparation services through the city’s Tax Prep Chicago program The program is open to residents who earn up to $30,000 individually and $56,000 as a family, as well as those who need to file an amendment to their Form 1040X or IL-1040-X.
PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES FOR THE NATIONAL DAY OF RACIAL HEALING TRHT Greater Chicago to host racial healing circles across the city
TRHT Greater Chicago will host 3-days of city wide racial healing circles at community centers, government agencies, nonprofits, schools, corporations, and more. Racial healing circles are designed to raise awareness, consciousness and empathy among those who participate.
