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Chicago Own Chance The Rapper To Appear At 2017 Essence Festival
Since the 1994 Essence Festival, the event has been known for showcasing leaders in the music industry coupled with empowering messages along with meaningful and spirited community activities.
OBAMA DISCUSSES YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN BERLIN
“I have a belief that we can change things for the better and that we can treat people with kindness and tolerance, and bridge the di£erences that exist between nations and between religions and be unified with a benevolent God,” said Obama.
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH RECOGNIZES TERI CAMPBELL FOR EXCELLENCE IN PEDIATRIC CARE
Campbell has 30 years of obstetric, emergency, and flight nursing experience. She began her critical care career in high-risk labor and delivery and served on a maternal/fetal transport team. Since leaving obstetrics, Campbell has continued to work as a flight nurse in a role that includes all types of emergency, trauma, and critical care patients. In her current flight nurse position, approximately half of her transports involve pediatric and neonatal patients.
Play All Day in Lands’ End Kids’ Swimwear
The entire Lands’ End Kids’ swim collection features UPF 50 sun protection and leading fabric technology that make each suit durable for the action-filled lives of children – whether it’s a backyard playdate or beachside getaway.
Full Grain Leather Wallets for Women Launched
The strap closure allows for extra security and the wallet stays snug and closed. The wallets are built for maximum safety and organization of cash and cards. It is perfect for casual use when paying bills or picking up groceries, but can also be appropriate for going out to have dinner with friends.
3 WAYS TO CELEBRATE GWENDOLYN BROOKS ON JUNE 7
“…we are each other’s harvest: we are each other’s business: we are each other’s magnitude and bond.” From “Paul Robeson” by Gwendolyn Brooks
Size Inclusive: Women’s Contemporary Brand RUE107 Expands Into Activewear
“The concept behind adding Active Wear to Rue107’s product line is tied to our core principle of making a statement while developing into your best self.
SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE PRESENTS FACULTY AWARDS, RECOGNIZES RETIREES
Frank M. Zuccarelli, presented each of the retirees with gifts during the open meeting. “On behalf of the SSC Board of Trustees, I want to thank you for all of your many years of dedicated service. You will be missed dearly by the college and our students, and we wish you all the bes
POWER PROFILER ON SYLVIA TRENT-ADAMS
RADM Trent-Adams began her career in the Commissioned Corps of the USPHS in 1992. Prior to joining the USPHS, RADM Trent-Adams was a nurse officer in the U.S. Army. She also served as a research nurse a t the University of Maryland.
Mr. Bay’s Bookshelf Encourages Black Boys to Read
Master Barber Bayard, affectionately and respectfully known as “Mr. Bay,” recalls how important books were to his dad, Willie McCullough, and remembers fondly how his father insisted that his children read as a part of their daily activities.
Sean Combs Promotes Long-Time Associate Dia Simms
“Working my way up through the ranks at this company over the past 12 years, I could have never imagined the amount of support, trust and confidence that Sean and everyone on the team have shown,” says Simms. “Being a woman, and the first person to assume this role within the company, I am incredibly honored to be able to carry on the ‘Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop’ torch.”
iONE Digital Launches The Provocative ‘CASSIUS’ Urban Millennial Lifestyle Platform And Calls Out Culture Vultures
editorial dream team charged with injecting media with critical commentary about the global impact of Black culture.
BENEFIT CHICAGO FUNDS LOCAL BUSINESSES
“The company was built so we could create jobs and bring wealth within the East Garfield Park community, meaning hiring from the community and creating job opportunities for individuals who had failures with employment in the past,” said Darius Jones, who is the vice president and general manager of Garfield Produce Company.
Fashion Event Helps Fight Homelessness
Attend Handbags for Homes on June 22nd for a fun night of fashion, food, and friends, while preventing and ending homelessness in Chicago.
