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Neiman Marcus Unveils The 93rd Edition Of The Iconic Christmas Book And Legendary Fantasy Gifts
Neiman Marcus recently unveiled the 2019 Christmas Book, a curated selection of nearly 800 extraordinary holiday gifts for everyone on the customers’ wish lists. Included in the Christmas Book are the legendary Neiman Marcus Fantasy Gifts, which celebrate their 60th anniversary and were unveiled recently at an event in Neiman Marcus at Hudson Yards.
Black News Channel (BNC) TV Launches in America
In a joint teleconference broadcast live from the Four Season’s Hotel in New York’s Financial District, the Black News Channel (BNC) and the National Newspaper Publishers Association recently announced the official launch date and time for the nation’s first 24-hour, 7-days a week all-news TV channel that will focus on African American news.
SOUTH SUBURBAN VILLAGE VOTES TO APPROVE CASINO DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The Village of Matteson’s Board of Trustees and Village President, Sheila Chalmers-Currin, recently voted to unanimously approve the Choctaw Nation’s plan to develop a casino in the Village. The development plan includes a casino, a hotel, a convention space, and several dining options.
Ally Donates $1 Million to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture
Ally Financial recently announced a $1 million donation to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture with a check presentation by Ally Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey J. Brown to Interim Director of the museum, Spencer Crew.
REBUILD ILLINOIS WILL HELP FUND NEW SOUTH SUBURBAN HEALTH CAREER TRAINING FACILITY
Illinois State Senator Napoleon Harris recently announced that South Suburban College, in South Holland, will receive $35.8 million from the Rebuild Illinois fund to build a new training facility for the school’s Allied Health and Careers programs.
MAYOR ANNOUNCES NEW PLAN TO INVEST IN SOUTH AND WEST SIDE NEIGHBORHOODS
During a recent press conference, Mayor of Chicago, Lori Lightfoot, announced a new neighborhood investment initiative called INVEST South/West. The initiative is designed to support revitalization in 10 underinvested neighborhoods on the south and west sides. The City will combine resources with community and corporate partners to activate millions of dollars worth of investments in the targeted neighborhoods
Several City, State, And County Officials Address Residents At South Side Community Meeting
Alderman of the 17th Ward, David Moore, recently hosted the Fall Quarterly Community Meeting for his ward and invited numerous elected officials to come and briefly address their constituents. Not only were the officials able to give updates on their work, but attendees were also able to ask questions and many officials stayed until the end of the meeting to talk with residents one-on-one.
MENTORING ORGANIZATION FOR YOUNG WOMEN PREPARES TO CELEBRATE 8TH ANNIVERSARY
Ladies of Virtue, a nonprofit mentoring organization for girls, will soon celebrate its 8th anniversary by hosting the Leading with Virtue Cocktail Reception on Nov. 7 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Venue Six10 located on 610 S. Michigan Ave. During the event, Ladies of Virtue will honor seven professional women who represent the ideals that the organization aims to instill in young women.
PepsiCo Beverages North America & ESSENCE Launch “She Got Now”
PepsiCo Beverages North America, in partnership with ESSENCE, recently introduced “She Got Now” – a multi-tiered platform that celebrates, supports and honors young Black women aspiring to and attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country.
Chicago Teachers Union pushes bill to redirect district funds
Chicago Teachers Union representatives are asking lawmakers for legislation that would force Chicago Public Schools to direct more of its state funding to services aimed at low-income students, English language learners and students with special needs. This comes amid a strike now stretching into its second week.
Grammy-Nominated Singer Mumu Fresh to Headline Betty Shabazz International Charter Schools 20th Anniversary Fundraising Concert
Multi-talented and Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, activist, and acclaimed Hip Hop artist Mumu Fresh (Maimouna Youssef) will headline the Betty Shabazz International Charter Schools (BSICS) 20th anniversary concert at City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph, on Monday, November 11. A VIP reception with Mumu starts at 6:00 p.m.; doors open at 7:00 p.m.; and the intimate concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
UPS’s Guy Albertson serves as chair for the QCUL fundraiser “A Toast to the Future”
Guy Albertson, president of UPS CACH operations is serving as chair of this year’s Quad County Urban League (QCUL) Annual Equality Gala “A Toast to the Future” on Saturday, October 26th at the Chicago Marriott Southwest Hotel. The black-tie fundraiser supports the organization’s core values of racial justice, civil rights, and economic empowerment. Joining the QCUL for this year’s event will be Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (D-IL 14 District).
Parents Support Teachers Fighting for their Children
As the teacher’s strike lingers on this week many parents said they support the effort by Chicago Public Schools teachers and staff to insure their children have the necessary resources needed at their schools.
SOUTH SIDE MUSICIAN RELEASES SINGLE FOR UPCOMING EP SET TO DEBUT LATER THIS YEAR
Since his debut album in 2014, international singer and songwriter Matthew Benson, also known as Matt B, has made waves in Japan as an R&B artist and now he is ready to break into the US market. Benson, who lives in South Shore and who grew up in Chicago, recently hosted an event to release the first single of his upcoming album which is set to debut later this year.
