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Obama Foundation Announces Establishment of Inclusion Council
Chicago, IL – The Obama Foundation recently announced the creation of the Obama Foundation Inclusion Council. The mission of the new Council is to ensure that the ongoing work of the Foundation is informed by a diverse set of views and opinions and in line with the values of diversity and inclusion.
South Suburban College Offers Nurse Assistant Training Program
South Suburban College will host an Open House for the Basic Nurse Assistant Training (BNATP) program on Monday, October 31th from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. in the Atrium at the college’s main campus a BANTP, according to a press release. Alisia Hill, Coordinator for the BNAPT at South Suburban College, explained what the program involves. She said, “Once the eight-week BNAPT program is complete, the student becomes a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
THIS IS WHY INCREASING DIVERSITY IN HEALTHCARE IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE BLACK COMMUNITY
Diversity is good for communities, companies and our nation. A plurality of viewpoints, experiences and beliefs has the potential to foster both understanding and innovation. And in the healthcare field, the need for diversity is evident every day. Providers in the U.S. serve people from all walks of life, and each patient’s personal background plays a significant factor in the way care is delivered.
TV Meteorologist earns praise from MWRD Commissioners
In planning for rain events to combat flooding and operate the Chicago Area Waterways System (CAWS), the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) relies heavily on forecasts and weather projections.
New Power Brush System
The Art of Shaving has introduced a new “Power Brush” System and regimen. The Power Brush and Unscented Pre-Shave Gel for Power Brush are made specifically to combat ingrown hair and razor bumps, two of the most commonly cited shaving issues.***
CONCERT AIMS TO END GUN VIOLENCE
An alliance of gun violence prevention activists held its first annual Concert Across America to End Gun Violence, recently at the DuSable Museum of African-American History in Chicago.
NHS Launches Mortgage Relief Campaign
The Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (NHS) is launching a campaign to provide relief to Chicago and South suburban homeowners. The NHS Mortgage Relief program is set to help homeowners know their mortgage options before some of the programs expire on December 30, 2016.
POPULAR WRIGHT BUS TOUR EXTENDED INTO NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER
(Chicago) – Frank Lloyd Wright made his indelible mark in the Chicago area, where he lived and worked for the first 20 years of his career, and the Wright Around Chicago guided bus tour covers the best of Wright’s Chicago. This popular seasonal tour by the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust has been extended and will be offered on Saturdays only from Nov. 5 to Dec. 17, except Dec. 3.
SKILLS ACKNOWLEDGED AS FINALIST IN COMPETITION
Skills for Chicagoland Future, a local non-profit, public-private organization, recently announced since its inception in 2012, it has placed more than 3,000 Cook County job seekers, considered unemployed and underemployed.
United Fidelity Bank Funds Langston Hughes Elementary School with PBIS Program
United Fidelity Bank has partnered with Langston Hughes Elementary School in the Roseland Community here in Chicago, to assist the school with funding for the implementation of the PBIS Rewards Program (Positive Behavior, Intervention and Support). The program was launched here on August 19th.
Black/Brown Unity In Changing America
The DuSable Museum of African American History has joined forces with the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture (NMPRAC), to present the first-ever timely and provocative panel discussion, Straight Talk: Black/ Brown Unity in a Changing America. The event will take place on Thursday, October 20, 2016 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the DuSable Museum, 740 East 56th Place (57th Street and South Cottage Grove Avenue) in Chicago.
Give Communities of Color A Voice in Reshaping Education
For the first time in our nation’s history, the majority of students in public schools are students of color. But in most places, communities of color still have little meaningful say in how their states manage and resource education. As a result, too many students in this new majority are in overcrowded classes and inadequate facilities where teachers are overworked, underpaid and stuck with a curriculum that lacks rigor and relevance.
Spruce Up Your Fall Wardrobe for Less
Replacing entire wardrobes can create unneeded stress, but there are ways to dress the whole family without breaking the bank.
UniverSoul Circus Plays Chicago
A big top spectacle of global proportions, the 2016 production of UniverSoul Circus takes fans of all ages on an unforgettable journey of light, sound and soul. Get ready for electrifying, edge-of-your-seat performances. Hailed as the most interactive circus in the world, UniverSoul Circus plays Chicago in Washington Park, now through October 30th.