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Raising Healthier Kids Takes A Village

According to letsmove. gov, over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled, and today, nearly one in three children are overweight or obese.

New Procedures Implemented to Protect Taxpayers

Chicago – Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios is applauding the re-apprehension of David Sipich, a former nonattorney private property tax representative.

Nominations Open For The Fifth Annual Women In Digital Next Generation Awards

L’Oreal USA recently announced its open call for nominations for the Women in Digital NEXT Generation Awards. Now entering its fifth year, L’Oreal USA created the program to support female entrepreneurs working in digital fields by providing them with the opportunity to launch and scale new technologies in partnership with L’Oreal USA brands.

Social Security Benefits Lose 23% of Buying Power Since 2000

Social Security beneficiaries have lost 23 percent of their buying power since 2000, according to the 2016 Survey of Senior Costs released recently by The Senior Citizens League (TSCL).

Tamera Mowry-Housley Encourages Parents to Reclaim Family Dinner Nights

As a busy working mom to two young children, Tamera Mowry-Housley, co-host of TV’s “The Real,” understands the daily challenge of juggling her time between home and work.

Tech Help Wanted

(Family Features) Smartphones, laptops, tablets, wireless, broadband or satellite connections — the amount of technology available to people today is astonishing.

RiRi Introduces Crush by Rihanna

Rihanna announces the debut of Crush by Rihanna, the second fragrance in her namesake RiRi collection.

Twitter, Inc. Appoints Debra L. Lee to the Board of Directors

BET Chief Executive Offer Appointed Twitter Board of Directors

LG Protects Unsuspecting Shoppers From Counterfeit TONE Bluetooth Stereo Headsets

A federal court granted a restraining order against 22 defendants, barring them from manufacturing, distributing and selling knock-offs of LG Electronics’ popular LG TONE Bluetooth headsets.

Steve Harvey Mentoring Program Reaches Out to Fatherless Young Men

Three-time Daytime Emmy Award winner and television host, two-time best-selling author and celebrated radio host Steve Harvey kicked off his 8th annual Steve Harvey Mentoring Program for Young Men National Camp recently.

Big Changes for Billionaire Apps Mogul and Animation Legend Talking Tom

What Makes a Legend? According to Merriam-Webster’s definition, a legend is “a famous or important person who is known for doing something extremely well.”

Chicago student says Glenwood Academy saved his life

A student from Robbins, Illinois had little hope for his future before moving to the campus of an innovative, Sunday-Friday residential school called Glenwood Academy in the 3rd grade.

Veteran political strategist Donna Brazile to give Keynote at 10th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference

The MGM Resorts Foundation is pleased to announce Donna Brazile as a keynote speaker at the 10th annual Women’s Leadership Conference.

My brother’s keepers

Data shows that boys and young men of color, regardless of socio-economic background, are disproportionately at risk throughout the journey from their youngest years to college and career.

Senior ComEd Executive Elected as First Vice Chairman of the American Association of Blacks in Energy

ComEd’s senior vice president of Strategy and Administration, Kevin Brookins was recently elected to serve as first vice chairman of the board of directors of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE).