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Baylor’s Melon Market Continues To Provide The Best Quality Watermelons To Chicago
In the summer months, you’ve probably seen the trucks filled to the brim with watermelons, parked on the street, or been to Baylor’s Melon Market on 101st and Halsted. But, do you know the history of Baylor’s Melon Market?
Entrepreneur Uses Gift To Create Spice Blends
Tarsha Epps came up with the idea for It’s A Recipe in a Bottle Spice Blend after a few disappointments that led her to figure out what she was going to do. She started to listen to motivational speakers on YouTube. It was words from Steve Harvey that resonated with her the most. He said, people go to school to pay for a gift, but your gift is what you do well naturally.”
The Safer Foundation Gives Returning Citizens A Second Chance
The Safer Foundation was founded in 1972 to assist people returning from jail and prison, obtain private sector employment as a means to building a solid foundation for their lives, with a mission to make communities safer. Victor Dickson, President and CEO answered questions about the organization and its mission.
Extreme Summer Heat Precautions for Families Facing Alzheimer’s and Others Dementia
As the temperatures rise across the country, extreme heat can have a significant impact on everyone's safety, but they can be especially stressful and confusing for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Alzheimer's disease causes a number of changes in the brain and body that may affect their safety, including changes in sensitivity to temperatures.
Top 5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Home
Homeownership has long been a reliable and valuable investment for many Americans. The Black homeownership rate in the U.S., however, stands at just 44% - the lowest among all racial groups according to the National Association of Realtors.
UNCF “A MIND IS…” GALA RAISES $700,000
It promised glitz and glamour, top-line entertainment, an artist’s utopia, music, dancing, scrumptious gourmet dining and hundreds of thousands of dollars raised in scholarship monies. And the UNCF (United Negro College Fund) “A Mind Is…” Gala did not disappoint. Held recently at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, the festive affair, which included a thousand attendees, was a spectacular party filled with an important purpose – to help more students get to and through college.
BLACK AMERICANS ARE EMBRACING A NEW ERA OF FINANCIAL INCLUSION
In a country where wealth disparities persist, financial inclusion is still the road that leads to equity. Black Americans have historically faced barriers to wealth generation and investment opportunities. Today, the tide is turning, and technology is paving the road to education, access, and empowerment.
ILLINOIS LOTTERY KICKS OFF ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
The Illinois Lottery is celebrating its 50th anniversary in July, and they’re kicking off the huge milestone with fun new ways to win this summer.
Following Biblical Principles, The Joseph Business School Is on a Five-Year Mission to Help 100,000 Entrepreneurs Build Million Dollar Companies
Wharton, Stanford, Booth, Kellogg, Sloan, and Harvard may be renowned for producing future global business leaders. Still, the Joseph Business School (JBS), nestled in this village five miles west of Chicago, is poised to make a significant mark. On Saturday, June 29, 2024, JBS will launch a monumental campaign that will rival the best of what any elite school offers and reshape the global business landscape.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON AND ELECTED OFFICIALS HELP UNVEIL REDESIGNED ENGLEWOOD VILLAGE PLAZA
Grow Greater Englewood unveiled the 5th Annual Englewood Village Market at the redesigned Englewood Village Plaza on Saturday, June 22. The dedication ceremony took place on a former vacant lot on the southwest corner of 58th and Halsted Streets, which now serves as the main entry point along the proposed Englewood Nature Trail.
WALMART TO DONATE CHATHAM JOB TRAINING FACILITY TO CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE TO BENEFIT THE SOUTH SIDE
Today, Walmart announced the company plans to donate its 15,000+-square-foot Walmart Academy job training facility in the Chatham community to the Chicago Urban League. The donation will be final once the property is separated from a larger parcel and closing conditions are satisfied.
Biden-Harris Campaign 2024 Commits $1.5 Million Advertising Buy with the Black Press of America
Baltimore, MD, June 22, 2024: The Biden-Harris Campaign announced an immediate commitment to a $1.5 Million advertising-buy with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) representing the Black Press of America across the United States. The Biden-Harris Campaign also helped to sponsor the NNPA’s 2024 Annual National Convention in Baltimore, Maryland, June 19-22, 2024.
Westside Youth Football Team Seeks Donations for Fundraiser Luncheon
Thee Chicago Jokers Youth Football Team will hold a Fundraiser Luncheon Saturday June 22nd 2024 1pm-3pm @True Freedom Ministries 171 N. Cuyler, Oak Park, IL to raise funds for the Chicago vs Florida Challenge Game Championship in Orlando/Kissimmee Florida July 5th – 8th.
CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER, HUMANITARIAN, AND TRAILBLAZER PRISON CHAPLAIN, REV. HELEN SINCLAIR DIES AT 103
Reverend Helen Sinclair, affectionately known as "Queen Mother," passed away at the age of 103, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering dedication to civil rights, humanitarianism, and prison ministry. Her remarkable life was a testament to her faith and her tireless commitment to serving others, especially the marginalized and incarcerated.
