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Thornton Township Honors Women Who Improve Their Communities
“We do this as part of Women's History Month and to just acknowledge some of the wonderful work that these women do throughout the year that really helps people improve their quality of life,” said Ernst Lamothe Jr., community relations manager for Thornton Township.
DuSable Museum Founder Wanted Black People To Understand Africa
In 1961 Dr. Margaret Burroughs and her husband founded the Ebony Museum for Negro History on the first floor of their home. The museum eventually grew out of their home at 3806 S. Michigan Ave. and in 1973 they moved their collection to Washington Park and became the DuSable Museum of African American History.
Upcoming Food Drive Restocks South Suburban Food Pantries
April Food Day began in 2013 when a United Way of Metro Chicago noticed that food pantries needed help restocking their shelves after the holidays. Since then, it has been a compounding event, getting bigger every year and drawing in participation from schools, villages, and private businesses across the South Suburbs, according to Maya Hardy, chief professional officer and partner engagement for the South-Southwest Suburban Region of United Way of Metro Chicago.
Afrocentric History Lesson Performed By Students At Betty Shabazz Academy
Students at Betty Shabazz Academy recently participated in the third annual Living Wax Museum at the school. Students were tasked with choosing a historical black figure to research and portray at the event. The entire school participated in the Living Wax Museum, organized by Lisa Manuel, a teacher at Betty Shabazz Academy. The assignment is school-wide and modified by grade level, according to Manuel.
Norma Kamali To Host New Weekly Lifestyle Show Exclusively on SiriusXM
“My job has always been to empower women through style, fitness, health, beauty, as well as mentoring female entrepreneurs,” said Norma Kamali. “I believe an empowered woman who reaches her potential is truly invincible! Seriously will really allow me to get into the conversations that I’m most passionate about.”
BIRKENSTOCK Receives Award as Brand of the Year and Wins Category for Excellence in Design Sandals
“We are proud to be recognized with not one, but two Plus Awards – especially Brand of the Year. To be recognized by the industry for what we are accomplishing is very satisfying. In the year ahead, we will take Birkenstock to an even higher level as we focus on serving our retail partners and our consumers with more innovative product and great service,” said David Kahan, BIRKENSTOCK Americas CEO.
TOP KEYBOARDIST DARRELL SMITH TO RELEASE TIME + SPACE
Darrell Smith, one of the top keyboardists on the touring and recording circuit will release his debut album TIME + SPACE on April 15, 2018. With a list of credits that includes working with a diverse group of artists such as Stevie Nicks, Jay-Z, Elton John, Janet Jackson, Cher, k.d. Lang, Vanessa Carlton, Dave Stewart, Anita Baker, Lady Antebelum and Darlene Love (amongst many others), the album is sure to spark interest with fans and musicians alike.
Billionaire Mark Cuban Visits Whitney M. Young Magnet High School
Growing up in Pittsburgh, Cuban told the students, there was nothing special about him. He wasn’t a great athlete or the smartest kid in his class. He told a story about being 12-years-old and asking his dad for a new pair of shoes, his father told him to get a job if he wanted new shoes. At that point, with the help of a family friend, Cuban began selling garbage bags door-to-door and had his first business experience.
MWRD to share stormwater management tips, showcase exceptional quality compost during Chicago Flower & Garden Show at Navy Pier Now Through March 18
As part of its Strategic Business Plan, the MWRD’s Resource Recovery Program is focusing on reclaiming, processing, and reusing solids, water, and discarded materials like yard and food waste. The MWRD is transforming these materials into environmentally friendly products like compost; there will be samples of compost on display.
Ninth Annual Woodlawn Community Summit Revolves Around Change
The keynote speaker for the summit was Melody Spann-Cooper, chairman of Midway Broadcasting Corporation. She talked about her pride in being a lifelong Chicago resident and gave an encouraging message to the Woodlawn community about the changes and new development coming to the area.
Military BOOTS Program Connects Youth With Military Opportunities
Military BOOTS (Beyond, Objectives, Obstacles, Training Science) is being offered, by CAPs, at no cost to the student and prepares participants to pass the U.S. Military Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) entrance exam. Students receive a minimum of 80 hours of intensive training to prepare for the ASVAB test and guidance on how to thrive in military life, according to a media release from CAPs.
New Grocery Store Adds To Recent South Side Developments
Community leaders recently broke ground on a new Jewel-Osco coming to the northwest corner of 61st St. and S. Cottage Grove Ave. in Woodlawn. The 48,000 square foot store will provide quality food options to the neighborhood as well as a 24-hour pharmacy.
Congresswoman Kelly Bringing Housing Expo to Prairie State College
“I’m excited to once again offer my constituents information on a wide-range of housing issues, from refinancing and first-time homebuyer incentives to property tax reassessments and the impact of the new GOP tax bill on Illinois homeowners. This event is an important opportunity for me to connect the people who I serve with real resources to improve their lives,” said Congresswoman Kelly.
South Suburban Students Honored For Quick Thinking In Dangerous Situation
The City of Harvey along with Harvey-Dixmoor School District 147 honored the six students from Rosa Parks Middle School at a recent city council meeting. The students were honored for their courage and bravery when they found a loaded gun near the school and acted quickly to notify the principal. Photo Credit: Willie Buie
