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A.C.T.I.O.N. Coalition hosts local town hall meeting
In an effort to unify community members, state officials and interested local parties, Assesseing Conditions Taking Initiatives Overcoming Now (A.C.T.I.O.N.) recently hosted its first town hall meeting, August 27th, at the Sip and Savor Café in Bronzeville.
Bank Helps Local Schools
With the start of a new school year, Marquette Bank, a locally owned neighborhood bank, recently celebrated with two separate initiatives to support local schools and education organizations.
ILLINOIS HONORS JOB HEROES
The Illinois Chamber of Commerce and the Illinois State Council for the Society of Human Resource Management (ILSHRM) will host its first annual Illinois Job Honor Awards, November 30th in Lisle, Illinois.
WHITAKER NAMED NEW SUPERINTENDENT
HARVEY, IL – Harvey School District 152 Board of Education recently announced the hiring of Dr. Sonya L. Whitaker as the new Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Whitaker is responsible for establishing and maintaining the fiscal health of the school district, increasing the academic achievement levels of the students, making policy recommendations to the Board of Education, and appropriately allocating financial, technological and human resources.
WHY DO BLACK BUSINESSES STRUGGLE TO GROW?
The most recent data on minority owned firms in the United States was collected in 2012 (and released at the end of 2015). It showed that the number of minority-owned firms rose from 5.8 million in 2007 to 8 million in 2012. Hispanic-owned firms grew the most rapidly – by 46 percent to 3.3 million. African American-owned firms grew by 34.5 percent to 2.6 million. Asian-owned firms grew by 23.8 percent to 1.9 million. Women-owned firms grew by 26.8 percent compared to firms owned by men that grew by just 6.8 percent. Since the total number of firms grew by just 2 percent, to 27.6 million, the growth in minority and women-owned firms could define the way that business is being done in our country.
We Must Support the Freedom- Fighting Legacy of George E. Curry in the Black Press
The freedom struggle and Civil Rights Movement of Black people in America and throughout the world have lost another courageous, iconic, freedom fighter, journalist and leader. The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) salutes, respects, and supports the freedom-fighting legacy of George Edward Curry.
Chicago Association of REALTORS® Honors Marion Maner
Marion Maner, the first-ever African-American president of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.), was recently honored for his distinct service to the Chicago real estate community during the unveiling of a bench in his honor. The bench is located in Avalon Park, a Chicago Park District property.
America’s Largest Black-owned Gift Company Celebrates 25th Year
Whether you are looking for something that brightens your home like a vibrant piece of canvas artfrom world renowned artist DD Ike, or the perfect gift for any woman in your life such as a woven tote bag from the company’s new Queen collection, African American Expressions has become a one-stop shop for gifting needs targeting black consumers.
BANDING TOGETHER AGAINST HATE
Continuous divisive rhetoric in the U.S associated with terrorism and broad labeling of Islam and Muslims as a terrorist group or religion is causing a population of people to rise up and demonstrate on levels reminiscent of the Jim Crow South.
Brandy, 2016 Chicago Ultimate Women’s Expo Keynote Speaker
The Chicago Ultimate Women’s Expo presents a star-studded, empowering and entertaining weekend on September 10 and 11, 2016 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Keynote celebrity speakers include: Brandy, Award Winning Actress and Grammy Winning Singer Mariel Hemingway, Oscar Nominated Actress, New York Times Bestselling Author and Health Advocate
CAU Preps for Win in the Classroom and on the Field
Dr. Ronald A. Johnson, President of Clark Atlanta University has issued a ‘call to higher education’. He has also beefed up CAU’s athletics programs with former pro athletes coming aboard as coaches. Johnson and his staff have predicted a win at the upcoming Chicago Football Classic, September 10th at Soldier’s Field against Central State University. “We made a friendly wager, a bushel of (Georgia) peaches if we lose, but they (Central) haven’t responded,” said Johnson.
Focus Black Women at Congressional Symposium
Sometimes referred to as the ‘burden bearers’ of the black community, Black Womens’ needs or issues are often not given serious consideration especially when it comes to public policy.
Child-Star Dr. Danielle Spencer-David to be Honored with Smithsonian Exhibit
Best known for her acting antics as bratty little sister “Dee”on the television series “What’s Happening!!” Dr. Danielle Spencer- David will soon be accepting a new role: That of a Smithsonian Institution inductee.
FIRST ANNUAL INNER CITY CHESS TOURNAMENT
QBG Foundation and it’s parent company The Chicago Citizen Newspaper Group have partnered with the ABT organization to announce their 1st Annual Chicago Inner City Team Chess Tournament to be held at the Headquarters of the QBG Foundation. This event will serve as an introductory to encourage the game of chess as a positive outlook for inner city youth. Research shows that the continued participation in the game of chess can improve learning, thinking, analytical power and decision making.
