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ComEd Prepared to Support Customers as Extreme Heat Hits its Communities
As extreme heat settles in across northern Illinois Friday and into the weekend, including high temperatures in the low to upper 90s and heat indices well in excess of 100 degrees, ComEd has more than 765 workers at the ready to respond quickly and safely to any power outages that occur.
CHICAGO NATIVE SYLEENA JOHNSON HEADLINES 5th ANNUAL BANTU FEST IN CHICAGO
Bantu Incorporated is excited to announce that Syleena Johnson will be the headline act for the 5th Annual ‘Bantu Fest’ taking place July 27th & July 28th, 2019; 10am-10pm; Venue: Midway Plaisance. Bantu Fest is the most anticipated multi-cultural Family Event of the Summer!
LONG TIME ANTI-VIOLENCE ACTIVIST WILL BE FIRST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF WEST SIDE UNITED
West Side United, a neighborhood health collaborative, recently announced that Norman Kerr would be taking a leadership role as the organization’s first executive director. Kerr will oversee West Side United’s ongoing initiatives aimed at improving the health of Chicagoans living on the west side and support the development of future initiatives.
Black Lives Matter Co-Founder and Black Futures Lab Release Second Black Census Report
According to a new report produced in part by Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza, Black lesbian, gay and bisexual Americans may be more concerned with everyday economic issues like low wages, unaffordable health care, and access to housing. More respondents identified these as higher prioritiesthan marriage equality, though they strongly support laws enabling gay and lesbian couples to marry legally.
50 Fastest Growing Women -Owned And Led Companies Announced By WPO And Capital One
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced the 12th annual ranking of the 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies™. Winners were announced during the WPO Annual Conference, held this year in Charlotte, NC.
Going-Natural.com Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary, Presents What Naturals Love
Going-Natural.com, the longest running natural hair blog, celebrates its 15th anniversary with a natural hair and fashion show, an exhibition and a new online marketplace at WhatNaturalsLove.com
eta Creative Arts Foundation announces new Executive Director
eta Creative Arts Foundation, Inc. recently announced Kai EL’ Zabar as the new CEO/Executive Director. EL’ Zabar officially started her tenure at the 48-year old institution on July 15, 2019
SOUTH SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY THROUGH WEEKLY WALKS
For the last few weeks, residents of South Shore have been coming together for a Tuesday evening walk as part of the Neighborhood Network Alliance’s Walk, Stroll, Talk program. During the weekly event, community members are encouraged to walk, talk, and get to know each other better as a way of strengthening the community.
Harper Advocates for Urban Agriculture, Cannabis Legalization at National Conference
State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, recently led panels on urban agriculture and cannabis legalization at the 34th annual legislative conference of the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative (NOBEL) Women that was held in Chicago.
Rush, Roe, Chu, and Dunn Introduce USPSTF Transparency & Accountability Act
U.S. Representatives Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.), Phil Roe (R-Tenn.), Judy Chu (D-Calif.), and Neal P. Dunn (R-Fla.) recently introduced H.R. 3534, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Transparency and Accountability Act. This bipartisan legislation would require more transparent practices by the USPSTF.
New Guidance on Care of Children and Young Adults with Diabetes Released
The American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) recently released comprehensive guidance on the care of children and young adults with diabetes across life stages.
Former alderman sets the record straight about his conviction
Now that his criminal case is over, former 20th Ward Alderman Willie Cochran explains what he did and did not do in an exclusive interview with the Chicago Citizen.
Contemporary Art Institution Celebrates 80 Year Anniversary With Free All-Day Celebration
The Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell Ave., recently hosted its 80-year anniversary celebration event, 80 Years Young. The Art Center opened its doors for all of Chicago to come and participate in a full day of free activities, community discussions, and art experiences.
South Side Born and Raised, How One Young Woman Found Success As A Real Estate Investor
Growing up on the south side, Rashauna Scott was the second youngest of seven children in her family and said that she matured at a very young age by following the lead of her older siblings. Both of her parents worked tirelessly to support the family and while Scott recognized the value of that, she knew there was another option for her to find success and financial freedom.
