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Rock Legend Lenny Kravitz to Headline the 2025 Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival Presented by Baha Mar
Baha Mar, the leading resort destination in the Caribbean, is proud to announce 4-time GRAMMY® Award-winning writer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, around multi-hyphenate icon and proud Bahamian Lenny Kravitz as this year's headline performer for The 2025 Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival. The highly anticipated celebration of world-class culinary talent and Caribbean artistic expression will take place Wednesday, October 22 through Sunday, October 26 at Baha Mar. The festival will feature an impressive roster of world-renowned chefs alongside the celebrated FUZE Caribbean Art Fair.
The Realities of Working Motherhood in 2025 -- and What Needs to Change
As parents prepare for the chaos of back-to-school season, millions of working mothers are juggling even more behind the scenes — from tight schedules and childcare logistics to long-standing challenges in workplace support. That's why Mediaplanet is proud to launch the "Empowering Working Moms" campaign, an initiative aimed at elevating the voices of working mothers and the allies who are transforming how they're supported in the workplace and beyond.
National Black MBA Association Announces Powerhouse Lineup for TRANSFORM 2025: Ashley Etienne, Killer Mike, and Tech Innovators to Headline Premier Event
The National Black MBA Association® (NBMBAA®) is thrilled to announce a compelling roster of speakers and events for its 47th Annual Conference & Career Exposition, "TRANSFORM 2025," which will take place from Sept. 24-27. This year's transformative three-day experience is set to inspire and empower thousands of underrepresented professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and students, offering unparalleled networking opportunities, thought leadership, and career advancement.
Givebutter Supports Black Philanthropy Month to Help Nonprofits Bridge Gaps in Funding for Black-Led Organizations
In the United States, only 1.3% of all philanthropic funding goes to Black communities, down from an all-time high of nearly 2% in 2020, when a national reckoning on racial justice spurred increased commitments to equity. Since then, shifting policies and changing attitudes toward diversity and inclusion have created new barriers for nonprofits working to uplift and empower Black communities.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES FULL RELIEF FOR ILLINOIS SCHOOLS IN LAWSUIT CHALLENGING WITHHOLDING OF EDUCATIONAL FUNDING
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced an agreement requiring the Trump administration to release, no later than Oct. 3, the full balance of around $219 million in education funds owed to Illinois. The money supports critical programs, including after-school enrichment, workforce development and instruction for students learning English.
KAMALA HARRIS ANNOUNCES 15-CITY BOOK TOUR FOR 107 DAYS
Former Vice President Kamala Harris will embark on a 15-city book tour in conjunction with the release of 107 DAYS (on sale September 23, 2025; published by Simon & Schuster), including a stop in Chicago at The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Saturday, October 11, 2025.
Giannoulias Partners with IEPA to Pilot Emissions Mobile at DMV to Address Decade-Long Need for Chicago Residents
As part of the continued push to meet residents where they are and have services fit into their busy schedules, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has partnered with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) to re-establish new vehicle emissions testing locations for residents within the City of Chicago.
Community Invited to Join Tours of the Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Foundation is inviting community members to join free monthly public tours to see the campus come together and get a virtual peek inside the Obama Presidential Center. These monthly community tours are slated to run through November 2025, offering attendees the opportunity to learn more about the vision for the Center while they walk along the site’s perimeter.
Thresholds Welcomes Amber Kirchhoff as Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy
Thresholds, one of the largest mental health and substance use treatment providers in Illinois, announced that Amber Kirchhoff has joined the organization as Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy. In this role, Kirchhoff will lead Thresholds’ federal, state and local advocacy efforts to expand access to mental health and substance use care, strengthen Medicaid and advance policies that promote equity and opportunity for communities across Illinois.
CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE ANNOUNCES 2026 CLASS OF IMPACT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The Chicago Urban League (CUL) announced the 12th class of its IMPACT Leadership Development Program. The 47 fellows, who represent a broad range of professions and backgrounds, were nominated by their employers and selected through a rigorous application process. The nine-month program provides mid-to-senior career professionals with the skills and networks needed to effectively lead both within their workplace and the greater Chicago community.
State Leaders Visit Trinity’s ‘Living Room’ in Orland Park, Highlighting Crisis & Recovery Services
Chair of the House Mental Health and Addiction Committee, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (D-Chicago), led a group of state behavioral health leaders in a visit to Trinity Services in Orland Park Thursday, Aug. 21.
Clerk Mariyana Spyropoulos Hosts Second Chance Summit to Make Justice Accessible
Clerk of the Circuit Court Mariyana Spyropoulos announced the upcoming Second Chance Summit, a countywide initiative to ensure that the legal right to expungement and record sealing is not just written in law, but accessible in practice to every resident who qualifies.
Fall Events, Festivals & Fun Await at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Brookfield Zoo Chicago is set for fun-filled festivities with a packed lineup of can’t-miss fall and winter events for guests of all ages. This year’s festivities are expected to be bigger and brighter than ever, with something for everyone — from community events to Halloween thrills and holiday celebrations.
Southland Prep Students Shine During Performance At Baseball Game
The Southland College Prep Charter High School’s Girls Ensemble recently performed the Star Spangled Banner at the Chicago White Sox game.
