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Fast Food Workers Fight for $15
“Our mission is to follow the tradition of the sanitation workers and move history forward to demand $15 an hour and union rights,” said Tyree Johnson, a McDonald’s fast food worker. “In 1968, things were much different because of the color of our skin, and our background. But we should be a lot further ahead with economic and racial justice than we are.”
40 Years Laters, Former CPS Teacher Follows Marva Collins’ Footsteps
“I was inspired by Marva Collins. I didn’t realize until I started doing interviews to promote my school, that she was the first African American to not only found a school, but to own and operate her own school independent from Chicago Public Schools. I also didn’t realize that I would be the second African American woman to do that,” said James.
Black Panthers Connected Nutrition To Education Long Before Serving Breakfast in Schools Became Popular
The Black Panther Party of Chicago emerged on the city’s West Side in 1968, according to the Encyclopedia of Chicago. Billy “Che” Brooks, deputy minister of education for the Black Panther Party of Chicago, remembers opening Chicago’s first free breakfast program for children in April of 1969 at the Better Boys Foundation, 1512 S. Pulaski Rd.
New Housing Development Designed For Artists
Torrey Barrett, founder of KLEO Community Center, worked with developers to design the new Art Residences after working with the community and realizing that there were several artists coming to the neighborhood, to work and socialize, who didn’t live in the community.
ORS™ Olive Oil Delivers the Power of More!
Namaste Laboratories, makers of ORS™ hair care, has a new look for its iconic ORS™Olive Oil! The brand, which creates hair care and styling products for all hair types and textures, introduces a “Fresh New Look” to its packaging and a formula update to some of its most popular Known for its wide range of healthy hair styling and maintenance solutions, ORS™ Olive Oil products feature Nourishing Olive Oil and are now infused with a range of nutrient-rich, Power-Packed Oils such as Sweet Almond Oil for strengthening and Coconut Oil for restorative shine.
Young authors find inspiration from leaders in African American history
During an African American Literary Festival, in partnership with the Soulful Chicago Book Fair, author Patience Kirkland, said she loves Angelou’s poetry and the way she worded her poems.
The ARK Cultivating Youth through Journalism, Mentoring Programs
“These students are our future and there aren’t too many opportunities for them. It’s about being a helping hand to our community. The whole point of these programs is to create leaders and make sure whatever profession they choose, they come back and do the same for kids after them.
Nicholas Smith Sworn in as New State Representative
“I can’t think of a better person to take this position than Smith because he is a public servant and you want people who represent you to be servants with servant hearts,” Judge Lyle said. “Plus, Smith lives in the community so if you see him walking down the street, feel free to check him to keep him focused and well-grounded.”
GAGDC Honors Local Senior Citizens with Breakfast
The Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC) is planning to host a Breakfast and Blues event for seniors on Feb. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Namoi & Sylvester Smith Senior Living, 8031 S. Halsted.
Thornton Township Holds Coat Give Away
Thornton Township Community relations manager, Lamothe plans to make the coat give away an annual event and purposefully chose to hold the event in February because he knew that there would be people who were forgotten during the more common coat giveaways that happen during the Christmas season.
Prairie State College Developing Mobile Training Centers
The grant will go towards building two 53 foot semi-trailers which will be outfitted with hands-on and virtual training equipment. One trailer will be outfitted with welding equipment and the other trailer will be CNC and robotics equipment, according to Craig Schmidt, vice president of community and economic development at Prairie State College.
(BPRW) Macy’s Celebrates Innovators and Visionaries During Black History Month
As part of Macy’s Black History Month celebrations, actress, writer and producer Issa Rae will appear at Macy’s Baldwin Hills in Los Angeles. Macy’s will also welcome Emmy® -nominated actress and equal rights advocate, Laverne Cox, at Herald Square in New York City. Both will participate in moderated conversations about Black history, their inspirations and innovation in showbiz. “These upcoming Black History events serve as wonderful opportunities for Macy’s to bring bold, ground-breaking Black innovators into our stores and to our communities,” said Kristyn Doar-Page, Macy’s vice president of Diversity & Inclusion Strategies. “As a retailer committed to celebrating trailblazers, Macy’s is thrilled to open a space where our community can engage with these artists as they share their life stories and inspirations.”
Applications Now Open for Chicago High School Teens Seeking Apprenticeship and Internship Programs with After School Matters®
More than 7,000 program opportunities available to Chicago teens this spring
CHA’s outstanding work in Section 3 program prompts HUD to waive final year of compliance agreement
The HUD Section 3 program is aimed at helping resident-owned businesses gain access to contracting opportunities and to support Section 3 residents and businesses in the areas of training and resources, business development and compliance. HUD Secretary Ben Carson met with CHA officials Jan. 8 at the Section 3 office and later toured a CHA property where Section 3 contractors are doing work to rehabilitate the building.
