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The Illinois Campaign For Political Reform Leads Discussion on Gun Violence
Johnson said a lot of the violence that occurs in Chicago happens between people who know one another and who are trying to settle personal disagreements.
HBCU STUDENTS “DISCOVER THE UNEXPECTED” WITH THE BLACK PRESS
“As a brand, [Discover The Unexpected], ties into our philosophy of finding new roads and ingenuity,” Alexander said. “We, as a brand, feel like this is something important that we are committed to.”
ORGANIZATION PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR CONTROVERSIAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
“Racism does not deserve to be heard and segregation is not something we will collaborate with,” Pastor Robert Jones of Mt. Caramel Baptist Church said. “We do not compromise with hate.”
NEW SITE RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT BLACK YOUTH IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM
The data behind Justice Divided were obtained from public agencies and are available for download at justicedivided.com/download-data. Further information on how the data wereprocessed, as well as raw source data, is available on GitHub at github.com/datamade/justice-divided/tree/master/data.
Statewide Publishing, Legal Notice Service (LNS) announce partnership
Statewide Publishing, LLC, a leading legal advertising agency, has announced that it is partnering with Legal Notice Service (LNS), an automated public notice fulfilment company.
SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE: LESLIE JONES TO HOST 2017 “BET AWARDS”
This year’s broadcast marks 17 years of unexpected performances, trailblazing moments, super dope talent, and entertainment’s most provocative players. The iconic show continues to be a cultural rule breaker steeped in reinvention with some of the most memorable moments in Award show history.
HSE PROGRAM HELPS ADULT LEARNERS AT SSC
The HSE program helps students develop the skills required to pass the High School Equivalency Exams while the curriculum includes courses in language arts, writing, reading, social studies, science, mathematics, and the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions.
UGANDAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR LANDS IN CHICAGO
“It’s an unbelievable experience for them,” Hudson said. “We’ve found that children who tour with the choir have more confidence and become very outgoing. So, this is an opportunity for them to experience a different culture and a different learning environment, but also, gives them an opportunity to share their story in the U.S. and connect with people here.”
INITIATIVE OPENS UP NEW DOORS TO BLACK FEMALE TEENS
“It’s been really amazing to watch girls come in who didn’t think they could code or ones who had no desire to code and then see the incredible things they came up with,” Harburg said.
Did You Know Your Eye Makeup Could Be Making You Sick?
“Every year, many women end up with eye infections from cosmetics,” warns the University of Rochester Medical Center. “In rare cases, women have been temporarily or permanently blinded by an eye cosmetic, according to the FDA.”
CHATHAM INITIATIVE HELPS SENIORS DOCUMENT END OF LIFE GOALS
According to the Journal of Palliative Medicine, “African Americans are less satisfied than whites with the quality of their end of life care.” To add, the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, reported that African Americans are also less likely to receive adequate pain assessment and more likely to report poor communication with doctors about their choices.”
Mark your calendars for the 39th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival
The festival will be hosted by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), and is set to display four stages of live performances by Chicago’s vast jazz talent.
NICOLE HENRY CONTINUES TO DAZZLE JAZZ LOVERS
“I really respect his musicality and its unreal,” she said. “The breath of his worth is massive. He is so intelligent and I love how he was so influential in starting Martin Luther King Jr’s. birthday celebration and recognition. I have a deep place in my hurt for people that take on the responsibility to do something for the world and I think he is a great example of that.”
I BIKE HARLEM” OWNER USES AIRBNB TO GROW HER BUSINESS
I want visitors to see the Harlem I know up close, not from behind the plexiglass of a tour bus window. My business, “I Bike Harlem,” gives travelers the opportunity to discover our handsome brownstones and vibrant small businesses. It’s a business I am incredibly proud of and it’s a business that would not exist were it not for the economic opportunity provided by Airbnb.
