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Corporate Catwalk Identifies Gap in Market for Women’s Workwear
Corporate Catwalk recently announced Corporate Catwalk box. Unlike its predecessors, the Corporate Catwalk box specializes in women’s workwear, bringing the founder Olivia Trewatha’s popular modern corporate style to an untapped sector of the subscription box market. After engaging with her nearly two-hundred thousand followers on Instagram, she realized that women wanted more out of their work wardrobes.
The Roots’ ‘The Tipping Point’ To Be Reissued For 15th Anniversary
In honor of its 15th anniversary, The Roots’ legendary sixth album The Tipping Point is available once again via Geffen/Urban Legends. The amalgam of hip-hop, soul and funk, originally released on Geffen Records in 2004, has been reissued as standard black double vinyl as well as on translucent gold limited-edition colored double vinyl, to be released July 12. Order The Tipping Point now at https://urbanlegends.lnk.to/TheTippingPoint
Millennium Park Theatre Series Includes Nine Local Theatre Companies Performing From July Until October
All the world’s a stage – especially at Millennium Park this summer. Th e Chicago Department of Cultural Aff airs and Special Events (DCASE) has announced nine new Millennium Park Summer Th eatre Residencies as part of the 2019 Year of Chicago h eatre.
CHICAGO CITY COUNCIL PROVIDES TAX INCENTIVE FOR NEW SOUTH SIDE WAREHOUSE
Building on the recent wave of construction in the Pullman Community, Chicago’s City Council recently awarded a Class 6(B) property tax incentive to a local development team to support the construction of a new 400,000 square foot warehouse. The project is being led by Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives and Ryan Companies which expect the building to be completed in early 2020.
Local Company Makes Big Move
Collaboraction Theatre Company recently announced that it will hosts several of its 2019-20 season performances in Englewood at Kennedy-King College. The theme of the upcoming performance season is We Are Each Others Business.
FREE SUMMER CAMP TEACHES SOUTH SUBURBAN YOUTH AND PARENTS ABOUT HEALTHY EATING
For the first time ever, the Harvey Church of Christ is hosting the free Harvey Summer Camp for local youth thanks to a new grant and a few generous donations. There will be an open house at the church, 15246 S. Marshfield Ave., in Harvey on July 12 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. where community members can familiarize themselves with the camp.
RECENTLY RELEASED REPORT FINDS RACIAL DISPARITIES IN CHICAGO’S TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
A Chicago-based think tank, Black Tech Mecca, recently hosted it’s 2019 State of the Black Tech Ecosystem conference where technology industry leaders, educators, and economic development experts all gathered to discuss the racial disparities that exist in Chicago’s tech sector.
Southeast Chicago Chamber of Commerce and Local Southside Artists Bring Their Diverse Community Together with a Public Celebration and World-Class Murals
The Southeast side has a new reason to celebrate! The Southeast Chicago Chamber of Commerce has been teaming up with AB Productions - a group of expert muralists and production powerhouses - to bring pop-up festivals and world-class public artworks to Southeast Chicago.
Navy Pier Presents Robust Lineup of Talented Local Youth at Second Annual Fresh Fest! Presented by Allstate
Navy Pier is showcasing Chicago’s young talent in the arts for the second year in a row with its Fresh Fest! Presented by Allstate on Thursday, July 11 and Friday, July 12. This two-day celebration of the city’s gifted performing artists will highlight a variety of dance and music styles, including blues, classical, rock, jazz and more. The free festival is open to the public and will include multiple performances at various stages and spaces at the Pier, including the Wave Wall Performance Platform and the City and Lake Stages in Polk Bros Park
The Right Reverend Adam Jefferson Richardson Becomes Senior Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church
The Senior Bishop is the active Bishop with the longest tenure of service in the AME Church and is first in order of precedence among the Council of Bishops. The position occupies a key role in the polity and practice of the AME Church. While a Senior Bishop has existed since the incorporation of the church as a denomination in 1816, the first formal investiture ceremony occurred at the 2004 General Conference. The ceremony includes the passage of the Senior Bishop's regalia-a solid gold medallion with the logo of the denomination donated by the family of Claude Stephens.
Global Girls Hosts Dreams Become Reality Summer Program For Local Youth
Global Girls, a nonprofit performing arts organization, is hosting the Dreams Become Reality summer program for local youth. The program will allow participants to create performance art that represents their lived experiences and their dreams for the future and perform their pieces during the Dreams Become Reality Showcase later this summer
Community Meeting Held To Discuss Closure of South Side Hospital’s Obstetrics Unit
In an effort to encourage the Jackson Park Hospital to reverse their decision to close its obstetrics unit, which offers medical care for pregnant women, hospital staff and community members recently held a public meeting at The Quarry Event Center, 2423 E. 75th St., to discuss the need for this unit to remain open and the potential consequences of its closure.
Lurie Children’s Dedicates New Family Lounge at The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health to NRG
Representatives from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago recently joined representatives from NRG to celebrate the dedication of the Family Lounge at The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health.
“Art for Justice” Unveiled at Ben & Jerry’s Factory
While melting ice cream cones may seem like an ice cream company’s biggest summer concern, Ben & Jerry’s is tackling an issue that’s a bit more substantial: criminal justice reform. With 5% of the world’s population, and 25% of the world’s prison population, the criminal justice system in the United States is what author Paul Brakke refers to as “a national shame.” Addressing that issue and advocating for criminal justice reform is the focus of a three-year effort by the iconic ice cream maker, who proudly unveiled a new art installation at its Waterbury, Vermont factory tour site recently.
