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Alzheimer’s Treatment Receives FDA Approval
On July 2, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted traditional approval to donanemab (Eli Lilly), sold under the brand name Kisunla (kih-SUHN-lah), for the treatment of people living with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease, which includes mild cognitive impairment and the mild dementia stage of Alzheimer’s disease, with confirmed amyloid plaques. This is the third FDA approval granted for an Alzheimer’s treatment that changes the underlying course of the disease.
ALI CENTER NAMES DEVONE HOLT NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO
The Muhammad Ali Center board of directors recently named DeVone Holt as its new President and CEO.
Project Outreach and Prevention (POP) on Youth Violence One-Week Health Professions Enrichment Program
Emergency Medicine Physician, Dr. Michael McGee, and Trauma Surgeon Reuben Rutland, co-founders of Project Outreach and Prevention (POP) on Youth Violence and Positive Approach to Teen Health (PATH), launch a one-week Health Professions Enrichment Program (HPEP) starting, July 8th thru 12th (8:30am to 4pm), at Indiana University Northwest, Dunes Medical Building, 3400 Broadway, Gary, IN 46408.
THE SPIRIT OF NELSON MANDELA: RESOLVING CONFLICT. INSPIRING CHANGE
Chicago Sister Cities International (CSCI), an initiative of World Business Chicago, proudly announces “The Spirit of Nelson Mandela: Resolving Conflict. Inspiring Change.” This event hosted by the Durban Committee of CSCI is being held in partnership with The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center on Nelson Mandela’s birthday, Thursday, July 18th, from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
Black-Owned Pharmacy Startup in St. Louis Combines Services of Walgreens and Amazon to Address Pharmacy Desert Crisis
St. Louis is home to the only Black-owned pharmacy in Missouri, GreaterHealth Pharmacy & Wellness. In response to a local pharmacy desert crisis, this innovative pharmacy startup adopted a business model that combines both the business models of Walgreens and Amazon. The pharmacy's free delivery service and telehealth offerings cover the St. Louis Metropolitan area and is helping to eliminate pharmacy deserts for over 45K residents. St. Louis residents who are living in pharmacy deserts can join the pharmacy and get pharmacy services from the comfort of their home within minutes of calling the pharmacy.
HBCYOUTH TEAMS UP WITH AMAZON ACCESS FOR EDUCATIONAL YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS
HBCYouth, the educational minority youth summer day camp based on the principles and values of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, announced its collaboration with Amazon Access (amazon.com/access), the hub offering resources to make shopping and saving in Amazon stores easier like payment with SNAP EBT and Prime Access. Coming off the heels of a successful inaugural camp last year, the 2024 camp will foster positive change and promote access to education, nutrition, and workforce development thanks to the support of Amazon Access. Participating universities this year are Tennessee State University and Morehouse College, with additional sponsorship support provided by Foot Locker and the AJ Terrell Foundation.
The HBCU Executive Leadership Institute at Clark Atlanta University Celebrates June Seminar Residency for 2024 Community of Fellows and Inaugural New Presidents
The Executive Leadership Institute at Clark Atlanta University (HBCU ELI) proudly announced the completion of eight New Presidents and the participation of 33 outstanding Fellows from two of its esteemed 2024 communities. This milestone not only celebrates individual achievements but also underscores the critical importance of nurturing the next generation of executive leaders within Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). To view a full list of the 2024 Community of Fellows and members of the Inaugural New Presidents Program click here.
Catering Company Owner Receives Resources to Grow Business
Chrissy Miller launched Cultivating Catering by Chef Chrissy 10 years ago and she has been growing ever since. She has been cooking since she was eight years old and she loves to eat. In high school, she went into foodservice and eventually, she went to culinary school.
Morgan Park Native Rings Closing Bell At Nasdaq
Jeremy Hall, a second year Biology (pre-med) and finance minor at Morehouse College, grew up on the city’s South Side. Because of his participation in One Goal, he was awarded a scholarship, which helped him pay for tuition to college. But, he still needed other funding to pay for school. So, he researched and applied to other scholarships in hopes he could get the money he needed. He eventually received a scholarship from UNCF, which he credits with changing his life.
Program Helps Young People Learn Skills That Turns Into Careers
Savion Mitchell participated in Career Launch Chicago while he was a student at Prosser Career Academy. The program provides junior and seniors in high school an opportunity to work toward a trade while they are still in school. Mitchell chose S&C Electric Company because he was interested in manufacturing, which happened because he was taking shop in school.
tgin CEO carries on legacy for multicultural haircare company
Thank God It’s Natural (tgin) has experienced some changes in the last few years. Aris Singleton, CEO of tgin, talks about those changes and new products the hair care company recently released.
Public invited to participate in “Next Move Illinois”
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the launch of Next Move Illinois, a new statewide public transportation plan to create a strategic vision, recommend policy, make performance updates and identify specific initiatives. The last public transportation plan for Illinois was completed in 2018.
US Representatives Kelly, Thompson, McBath, Neguse, and Scott of Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Mark New Action On Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act
Wednesday, June 26, Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) joined Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Mike Thompson (CA-04), Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-07), Assistant Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Rep. Bobby Scott (VA-03), for a press conference marking Rep. McBath’s discharge petition filed for the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act (H.R. 3018).
RUDD RESOURCES MARKS 10 YEARS OF EQUITABLE COMMUNICATIONS WITH CLIENT CELEBRATION
Award-winning public relations firm Rudd Resources recently held a 10th anniversary celebration with 160 of its current and past clients, staff and friends. Since 2014, the agency has grown from a one-person company to one that employees 21 and posted revenue of $3.1 million, serving a range of clients from local non-profit organizations to global corporations.