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Athleisure Trend Let’s You Look Good in Casual Clothes
Polish off the look: Consider taking some extra time to do hair and makeup on the day you select a casual outfit from your closet. Or try pairing joggers and athleisure footwear with a nice handbag, statement scarf or leather jacket. This will help put the look together nicely.
The Passing of Mrs. Martha R. Chavis
The First Lady of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and Former First Lady of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Passes.
STUDENTS SHARE EXPERIENCES WITH VISITING THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
“I remember them saying that no matter what race or who you are, you are always going to get something out of it,” Moy said. “I think I got a lot out of it.”
ALDERMEN, ADVOCATES ANNOUNCE ORDINANCE THAT WOULD GUARANTEE PREDICTABLE WORK HOURS
Aldermen, advocates and workers stood together recently to announce the introduction of the “Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance,” which would make needed reforms to employer scheduling practices for working people.
CONGRESSMAN DANNY DAVIS INTRODUCES FATHERHOOD LEGISLATION
“In some communities, finding a child with a father in their house or in their life is like finding a needle in a haystack,” Davis said. “
MBDA hosts 2017 National AAPI Business Summit
AAPI business owners are one of the fastest-growing populations in the United States and nearly 2 million businesses are owned by Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders nationwide, employing 3.6 million workers, and generating nearly $700 billion in annual revenue, according to the 2012 U.S. Census Bureau’s Survey of Business Owners.
THE CHICAGO PARK GOLF ALLIANCE PLANS TO RECONSTRUCT JACKSON PARK GOLF COURSE
We’re looking at how we can serve the wide range of users,” he said. “We need to start to think about how we can cater to the next generation of golfers through recreational purposes such as picnicking, walking trails, usages of the park and how it all can knit into the golf course."
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.
Help Stop the Kill of Medicare/Medicaid Coverage for 22 Million Americans
Help Stop the U.S. Senate from Killing Medicare/Medicaid and Canceling Coverage for 22 Million Americans
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
