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Refurbished Basketball Courts Create a Safe Space For Community to Play
Rob Castaneda founded Beyond the Ball in 2006. Growing up, sports was always a big part of life. He always loved being at the park and being outside. He wanted to be involved in sports as an adult, so he decided to become a coach. After a couple of incidents where his home was set on fire and wanting to move, girls on the basketball team that Castaneda’s wife coached encouraged them not to leave the community. Naturally, he went back to sports and founded Beyond the Ball as a way to improve the quality of life and make young people safe in the neighborhood.
Woman Uses Health Journey To Inspire Others
Terran Lamp has always been pushing the limits for what she could do physically. Diagnosed as a child with heart disease, having one kidney and a brain tumor, she was told there were things she couldn’t do. Still, she was on the track team in high school and now is a bodybuilder and certified sports nutritionist. Even while having breast cancer, she decided to remain active.
Vocational Skills Program Opens On West Side
Eden Career Institute (ECI) recently celebrated the opening of its faith-based vocational skills program. ECI is the vision of Dr. Bill Winston, Founder and Senior Pastor of Living Word Christian Center, which is located in Forest Park, Ill. Winston, an advocate of the Booker T. Washington model of providing people with indispensable skills that will enable them to be purposeful in their communities, on the job and in their families, wanted to provide vocational skills training to people in the Chicagoland area.
Mother Jeannie McDuffie Celebrated Her 104th Birthday By Completing Her Mail In Ballot For The November 2024 Presidential Election
“It is important for me to cast my ballot and be counted because people died for me to have this right to vote at 104 years old”
Black Perspectives Set For October 16th Through October 27th
For the last 60 years, the Chicago International Film Festival has been showcasing cinematic talent and providing access to films from across the world. In 1997, the Black Perspectives program was founded in collaboration with Spike Lee as a way to spotlight diverse films from African Americans and the African diaspora. Black Perspectives is continuing its tradition with programming from Oct. 16th through the 27th.
Treasurer Maria Pappas and ABC7 to help homeowners seek refunds during Oct. 17 phone bank
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and ABC 7 Chicago will host an “Our Homes Matter” phone bank Oct. 17 to help taxpayers learn if they are owed refunds.
Michelle Obama’s Girls Opportunity Alliance Marks International Day of the Girl by Providing More Than $1 Million in Support to Girl-Serving Organizations
In honor of International Day of the Girl, former First Lady and founder of The Obama Foundation’s Girls Opportunity Alliance, Michelle Obama, announced a new commitment to support organizations that uplift and empower adolescent girls worldwide. The Alliance will support 11 organizations in Chicago with a total of $523,000 and 15 international organizations with a total of $584,000. All 26 organizations are dedicated to the advancement of girls. These organizations join the 19 international organizations and 14 Chicago-based organizations that received funding and organizational support earlier this year.
Exciting Recap: “Think Safe” Community Forum – A Resounding Success!
The energy was palpable at Southwood Middle School as the Country Club Hills School District 160 proudly hosted its inaugural “Think Safe” district-wide community forum in recognition of National Bullying Awareness Month. This essential event brought together parents, students, staff and community members in a united front against bullying and social media threats, emphasizing the importance of safety in our children's lives.
Understanding and Managing Incontinence in Alzheimer’s Patients
As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, incontinence of the bladder and bowels often becomes a common challenge, particularly during the middle and late stages of the disease. There are many causes for incontinence, and understanding them can help caregivers manage the condition while maintaining the dignity of their loved ones.
USPS Unveils Kwanzaa Stamp to Celebrate African American Heritage
The United States Postal Service today unveiled a new stamp design honoring Kwanzaa, a Pan-African American holiday observed annually from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.
ESSENCE Announces Executive Leadership Appointments
ESSENCE announces the appointment of new executive team members, who join the organization as the company continues to deepen its investment in talent. This move underscores the company’s commitment to meet the needs of the cultures, ethnicities, and demographics that combine to make up the characteristics of the New General Market.
Famous Amos awards $50,000 each to three emerging entrepreneurs across the beauty, music and gaming industries
Famous Amos has announced the winners of the Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative (IFS), now in its fourth year. IFS is an annual program that provides $150,000 in capital and ongoing resources to a talented cohort of early-stage, Black entrepreneurs. The program honors the legacy of the late Wally Amos, creator and founder of Famous Amos cookies, who in the 1970s became a household name for aspiring business owners across America.
Bebe x Ciara's Fall 2024 Capsule Collaboration Launches
bebe, the go-to destination for chic, edgy and bold fashion and Ciara, the Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, entrepreneur and philanthropist announce the much-anticipated release of their one-of-a-kind capsule collection, today. Ciara, who serves as the Creative Director and face of the Fall 2024 campaign, has lent her fashion expertise to the design process, seamlessly blending her oft-imitated, tomboy-chic style with bebe's sophisticated and unapologetically seductive product offering.
NBA MVP & Champion Jaylen Brown Launches His Own Performance Brand "741"
NBA MVP and Boston Celtics champion Jaylen Brown has officially launched his debut performance brand, 741, marking a bold new chapter in his career. In a remarkable move, Brown has turned down over $50 million in endorsement deals from major sneaker companies to pursue full ownership and creative control of his own brand. 741 is now available for pre-order at www.741performance.com, with products set to go live for sale on Oct. 22, both online and at select retailers.
