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OBAMA FOUNDATION WELCOMES 130 YOUNG CHICAGOANS TO SIX-MONTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
The Obama Foundation recently hosted a two-day kick-off event for it’s newest Community Leadership Corps cohort in Chicago. The 130 Chicagoans, aged 18 to 25, who were selected to participate in the six-month Community Leadership Corps program were chosen based on their proven commitment to making a difference in their community.
Chicago Born and Raised, How One Local DJ Is Making a Name for Himself
Throughout the month of June, African American Music Appreciation Month is celebrated in the U.S. and while there are several historic black musicians from Chicago to talk about, there are also several local musicians that are currently putting in work to earn their recognition in the city.
36 Principals Accepted Into Prestigious School Leadership Programs
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and The Chicago Public Education Fund (The Fund) recently announced the acceptance of 36 principals into two of the city’s most prestigious school leadership programs: the Cahn Fellows Program and the Chicago Principals Fellowship.
Chicago-Area Physical Therapy Center and 4 Nursing Facilities to Pay $9.7 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago recently announced that a Chicago-area physical therapy center and four nursing facilities have agreed to pay $9.7 million to resolve civil allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by providing unnecessary services to increase Medicare payments.
lululemon Launches Selfcare Line Designed By Athletes For Athletes
lululemon recently unveiled its newest product line, offering a variety of personal care products for guests, following a successful test earlier this year. Designed to create solutions for athletes’ needs, the new dual-gender line consists of four products that focus on seamlessly bridging the gap from sweat to everyday life.
Santana’s Thrilling New Album ‘Africa Speaks’ Debuts At #3 On Billboard Top 200
Music legend Carlos Santana’s new album Africa Speaks, out now via Concord Records, has debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart. Santana surpassed the Rolling Stones and, along with Barbara Streisand, is one of only two music acts in Billboard history to score at least one Top Ten album for six consecutive decades from the 1960s on. This is Santana’s third Top Ten release this decade and his highest charting debut since 2005’s All That I Am. Additionally, Africa Speaks debuted #1 on both the Billboard Rock Albums and Billboard Latin Albums charts.
NONPROFIT DEVELOPER BUYS TWO AFFORDABLE HOUSING BUILDINGS ON THE WEST SIDE
Nonprofit housing developer, Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH), recently purchased two established affordable housing properties in the Austin community. The purchase of the two buildings, located on 325 and 345 N. Austin St., is the organization’s first West Side project.
South Side Musician Will Perform At Taste Of Chicago
While working on finishing her debut studio album and working as the music di-rector for Jamila Woods, Chicago singer and songwriter Aminata Burton, better known as Ami, is preparing to perform at the Taste of Chicago on July 11. Burton will be perform-ing at 2:30 p.m. on the Goose Island Stage and following the event, she will be hosting an after-party at Refuge! Live from 9 p.m. to midnight.
SOUTH SIDE NONPROFIT WILL HOST WORKSHOPS FOR MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER
Polished Pebbles is a nonprofit organization with a mission to provide mentoring for young girls, particularly young women of color, with an opportunity to learn how to be effective communicators and put them on a path to success in whatever career they choose to pursue.
Woman-Owned Bookstore and Gallery Celebrates Grand Opening
Semicolon Bookstore (www.semicolonchi. com), located on 515 N Halsted Street, will celebrate its grand opening beginning on Tuesday, July 9th and going through Saturday, July 13th. Having began their soft-opening period on June 8, the store has been open to customers for shortened hours and is getting to know the neighborhood.
PARTY BOUTIQUE AND SPA FOR YOUNG GIRLS OPENS IN THE SOUTH SUBURBS
Totally Posh is a party boutique that recently celebrated its grand opening in the Village of Matteson. The new business is located on 3705 216th St. and offers a new destination for young girls to host their birthday parties, celebrations, and have spa days.
MAYOR LIGHTFOOT TO SPEAK AT NOBEL WOMEN’S WELCOME BREAKFAST
On behalf of the Illinois NOBEL Women Delegation, Senator Mattie Hunter (D-IL) will chair the 34th Annual National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women’s Conference Breaking Through the Ceiling: My Role. My Future, running from June 27 to June 30 at the Gwen Hotel Chicago.
State budget allocates millions more to Chicago State University
The 2019-20 budget, which goes into effect July 1, allocates $36.9 million to CSU for general operations, additional expenses and its pharmacy program; $33.7 million in capital upgrades (distributed over six years) and includes $15.8 million to build a simulation lab for the health science and pharmacy program.
Erie Family Health Centers Moves Chicagoland Toward a Society Without HIV
After 30 fulfilling years of the nationally-recognized HIV/AIDS program, Lending Hands for Life, Erie Family Health Centers is the closest it’s ever been to moving Chicagoland toward a society without HIV. With the program’s behavioral health support in conjunction with medical care, Erie patients’ viral suppression rate is currently at 92.5%, making Lending Hands for Life a leading program in the state.
