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STUDY BY UIC PROFESSORS SAYS RACIAL PREJUDICE PLAYS A ROLE IN OPPOSITION TO GUN CONTROL
“What we find is that among White people, racial prejudice is a significant predicator of opposition of gun control,” she said. “The more prejudice a person is then the more likely they are to oppose gun control.
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STARTUPS GET HELP AT LEGAL CLINIC BRUNCH
“Businesses need to learn how to manage and operate their businesses be tter so they can attract more clients so their businesses will be able to grow,” Wheatly said. “It’s paramount that they learn and understand how to execute their business plan successfully. We see that some people are set up inappropriately or not set up at all.”
MARTIN LUTHER KING III HONORED WITH 2017 LIFETIME LEGACY AWARD
As the oldest son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther King III serves as an ambassador of his parent’s legacy of nonviolent social change. In 1997, King was elected as the fourth president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) where he co-sponsored the 40th Anniversary of the historic March on Washington.
Symposium Examines African American Community Employment and Business Growth
“This symposium is a tremendous opportunity for stakeholders and experts to gather and find new ways to drive further investment to the Greater Chatham area. We are pleased to be a co-host for this important dialogue, along with the Greater Chatham Initiative and World Business Chicago.”
Cinnabon® Gets Cool for the Summer with NEW Line of Signature Chillattas®
“We’re so excited to welcome the start of summer with a new line of Chillattas,” said Jill Thomas, vice president of global marketing. “While we’ll always be renowned for our one-of-a-kind cinnamon rolls, our signature Chillattas provide us a new and exciting opportunity to make our mark in the world of beverages.
FRANKLIN EUGENE SUNLIT Collection Showcased During Milan Fashion Week
“This collection was inspired by our bright morning star at the center of our solar system tem that is an important source of energy for life, our sun. This collection is all about rays of light, transparency, and a lightness of being that lets the sun shine in and through. I
BILL DUKE, PRESENTS WORLD PREMIERE SCREENING OF NEW FILM, “CREATED EQUAL”
Created Equal tells the story of Alejandra “Allie” Batista (Edy Ganem), a nun who is desperate to become a priest in the Catholic Church. She turns to Thomas Reilly (Aaron Tveit), a successful lawyer who files suit against the Archdiocese of New Orleans for sex discrimination without justifiable cause.
U.S. REP. BOBBY RUSH ENDORSES CHRIS KENNEDY FOR GOVERNOR
Congressman Rush hailed that Kennedy would bring “radical change” to Illinois’ state government, with a focus on helping the middle class and poor families who have been neglected under Governor Bruce Rauner
WEBSITE LET’S VISITORS RESEARCH CRIME DATA NATIONWIDE
“Sometimes people review our data and say ‘I live there and the crime rate seems really high to me,’” he said. “But what they might not be taking into account is that our scores are based on the population.”
SOCCER ATHLETES TRAVEL TO CUBA AS TRUMP REVERSES OBAMA TRAVEL BAN
“We feel that it’s critically important that our youth have the opportunity to experience cultural exchange, to be involved in team sports, to be leaders in their communities and be open and exposed to ideas different from their own,” said Feldstein.
MISTY COPELAND JOINS WORLD OF DANCE
“When judging the best of the best, we knew we needed an all-star guest judge with passion and credibility to mentor these incredible dancers,” said judge/executive producer Jennifer Lopez.
INTERACTIVE MAP ANALYZES GUN CRIMES IN CHICAGO
The report shows that over 100 gun crimes were committed in 13 different Chicago neighborhoods in 2016. Of those thirteen neighborhoods, three communities saw over 200 gun crimes, which resulted in 3,474 weapon arrests in 2016.
ILLINOIS PRESS ASSOCIATION HONORS WILLIAM “BILL” GARTH, SR., FORMER CEO OF THE CITIZEN
During the 2017 IPA Convention, the Chicago Citizen’s Former Publisher William “Bill” Garth Sr., who passed away on Sept. 23, 2016, was honored for his life-long commitment in the news industry and for his dedicated work as a board member and former President of IPA.
