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MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF FREE WIFI ACCESS AT PARKS AND SCHOOLS ACROSS THE CITY
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the extension of Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) Chicago Connected program and the Chicago Park District’s Citywide Broadband and Digital Equity Initiative. Both programs are focused on extending free Internet access to disinvested communities, serving more than 40,000 CPS students and 60 parks across the South and West sides of the city.
CHICAGO TREASURER CONYEARS-ERVIN LAUNCHES THE CHICAGO STAR AWARD
City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin announced the Chicago Treasurer’s Office’s (CTO) launch of the Chicago Star Award, an initiative dedicated to recognizing and uplifting small businesses that play such a pivotal role in shaping the economic and cultural landscape of Chicago.
Art Project Features Portraits Of Students On Trash Bins
An art teacher in Austin created a project for students aimed at beautifying the community. Kayla Lashley is an art teacher at the Moving Everest Charter School. She, along with students from By The Hand Club For Kids in Moving Everest painted trash bins located down Laramie Avenue. The bins feature portraits of local students.
Local Leader Receives Leaders For A New Chicago Award
Nedra Sims Fears has been the Executive Director of Greater Chatham Initiative for eight years. Under her leadership, the organization has created the Mahalia Jackson Court, Mahalia’s Mile, Mahalia’s Gift Shop and Artists on the 9ine as ways to increase the Chatham community’s economic development opportunities.
New Commodore Aims For More Inclusive Yacht Club
Flora Digby fell in love with boats after attending the Boat Show in 1989. She and her husband bought a boat and put their boat in the Jackson Park Outer Harbor. There, they met members of the Southern Shore Yacht Club. More than 30 years later, Digby is the Commodore of the Southern Shore Yacht Club, where she is the second African American woman to hold the post.
Superhero Dads At Center Of Short Film
A local creative agency has come up with a way to show the superpowers that dads possess through a short film. Contender recently released the animated short film, “Answering the Call,” for Walmart’s Black and Unlimited Platform. The short film features the League of Black & Unlimited Dads, a group of fathers from different backgrounds who are able to use their superpowers to fix problems and save the day.
Queen Mother African Artifact Gallery Opens in Richton Park
Joe E. Gillie has been collecting African and Black art since the 1960s. Growing up in the Black Revolution movement, anytime he saw Black or African art, he purchased it. He always wanted to open a gallery to showcase the art he collected.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE THE FIGHT TO END ALZHEIMER’S YOUR OWN?
The Longest Day (June 20th) is a special event dedicated to love for our family members, friends, and neighbors living with Alzheimer’s disease, and for their heroic caregivers, whose days are truly never-ending. This event brings together people from all walks of life to support the fight against Alzheimer’s in a unique and personal way.
Wick and Glow Candle Company Inks Collaboration Deal with the Estate of Betty Wright
Wick and Glow Candle Company™, in association with Macadoo™, is pleased to announce a collaboration deal with the estate of the legendary singer/songwriter/entrepreneur Betty Wright, BWL Entertainment, LLC, and the Betty Wright Music Royalty™ brand to create the "Betty Wright Limited Candle Collection."
Pacific Science Center Names Freeda Warren as New Chief Advancement Officer
Pacific Science Center (PacSci) today announced the appointment of Freeda Warren as Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), a newly-created position. Warren will lead marketing, communications, public relations, government affairs, fundraising, and other activities to build PacSci's capacity for impact. Warren, who previously served as Senior Vice President of Advancement at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, has joined PacSci.
Dr. Carol Bennett receives leadership award from Society of Women in Urology
Dr. Carol Bennett, professor of urology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has received the Jean Fourcroy Leadership Award from the Society of Women in Urology. She was honored earlier this month at the American Urological Association’s 2024 annual meeting.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON ANNOUNCES GAGE PARK FIELDHOUSE RE-OPENING, FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
Mayor Brandon Johnson today announced the reopening of the Gage Park Fieldhouse as well as improvements to Fieldhouse facilities as Chicago Park District staff prepare for the return of summer programming on June 10. The Gage Park Fieldhouse reopening is one of five reopenings that the Park District is hosting at its facilities that were converted into temporary emergency shelters for the New Arrivals Mission.
The Kehrein Center For the Arts Foundation Welcomes The Black Aura: A Weekend of Liberation & the Arts June 28th-29th
The Kehrein Center for the Arts Foundation is thrilled to present "The Black Aura: A Weekend of Liberation & the Arts," which will take place taking place on June 28-29, at 5628 W. Washington Blvd. Positioned between Juneteenth and Independence Day, this weekend event will foster an immersive interaction among artists and community residents, providing opportunities to uncover new artistic talents and deepen our understanding of shared history and identities, ultimately strengthening community bonds in the Austin area and beyond.
South Shore Works Presents Black Culture Week: A Celebration of Black Culture Wellness
South Shore Works is proud to announce Black Culture Week, a transformative demonstration project designed to model the Theory of Transformation known as Black Culture Wellness. This event will take place from June 14 to June 23, with Juneteenth as the cultural backdrop, centering community action and communication around the celebration and practice of authentic Black culture.