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Black Future Co-op Fund invests $2M in 20 Black-led arts and education organizations nurturing Black well-being
The Black Future Co-op Fund, Washington state’s first Black-led philanthropy, today announced $2 million in grants to 20 Black-led organizations, focusing on arts and education, in its third round of statewide funding. These “We See You” grants represent the commitment the Black Future Co-op Fund has to investing in Black-led nonprofits that play an essential role in advancing self-determination, connecting communities, and promoting civic discourse.
Learning with Love: The 2023 PFLAG National Convention Wraps in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON (Oct. 24)- Sunday afternoon, Oct. 22, the PFLAG National Convention came to a joyful close as Karine Jean-Pierre, one of the most visible openly queer people in the U.S., and Brian K. Bond, PFLAG's CEO, hosted an intimate conversation during the closing luncheon of Learning with Love: The 2023 PFLAG National Convention. The event opened on Friday, Oct. 20 with remarks by First Lady Jill Biden.
Black Excellence Awards recognizes the accomplishment of Black arts makers in Chicago
The Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago will host its annual Black Excellence Awards on Monday, Nov. 6th , at the Black Ensemble Theater, located at 4450 N. Clark St. This will be the 23rd annual award event.
Black Harvest Film Festival continues to celebrate the Black experience on film
The Black Harvest Film Festival was founded in 1994 by Sergio Mims and others with the mission to serve as an opportunity for Black people to share stories with one another and new audiences and create economic opportunities for filmmakers.
Black Women Professionals League recognizes women making an impact on the community
Cheresa “Reese” LaFrances Purnell founded the Black Women Professionals League in 2015 as a way to support and honor Black women. The organization recently hosted its Annual 40 Under 40 Induction and Award Ceremony at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center.
IDG+ Architects wins bid for Dolton School District 149
Black-owned IDG+ Architects recently won the bid to renovate three schools as part of a proposal for Dolton School District 149. IDG+ Architects was founded by Ben S. McMillan III in 2001. The architectural firm has offices in Houston, Dallas and Peoria. It offers full-range architectural services and is guided by the principle that proper and conscientious design has enduring value.
Community Trust: THE FOUNDATION FOR FOSTERING DIVERSITY IN CLINICAL TRIALS
As an industry, we must recognize and address a complex problem: racial and ethnic minority populations have historically been underrepresented in clinical trials. Over time, it has become widely recognized that this issue is a systemic problem, not a participant one.
Instacart and Wellness West Announce Partnership to Tackle Food Insecurity on Chicago’s West Side
Wellness West, a coalition of Chicago’s health and safety-net institutions, and Instacart (Nasdaq: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced a new partnership that leverages the scale and convenience of Instacart to help food-insecurity and chronically ill individuals on the West Side of Chicago.
“Davis, Clarke, Jackson, Kelly Establish Congressional Caucus to Support Predominantly Black Institutions”
Representative Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Representative Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), Representative Jonathan Jackson (D-IL), and Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL) announced the establishment of a new Congressional Caucus focused on educating policymakers and uplifting the needs of Predominantly Black Institutions. The Congressional Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI) Caucus will unite policymakers who share the goal of understanding and advancing policies to support PBIs.
Entrepreneurship powers women’s wealth equity, job creation in Illinois
Women make an average of 84 cents an hour for every dollar paid to men, and women accumulate 32% of the wealth men generate. Pay disparities are pronounced for women who are Black, Native American, Latina and Hispanic, Asian American, as well as women with child and elder care responsibilities.
AMA Urges Vaccination to Protect Public During Respiratory Virus Season
As respiratory virus season begins, the American Medical Association (AMA) is urging everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated against the three main respiratory viruses expected to again circulate this year—influenza, SARS-CoV-2, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Specifically, the AMA encourages everyone six months and older, including pregnant people, to receive the annual flu and updated COVID-19 vaccines, ideally by the end of October. The AMA also urges older adults to get vaccinated against RSV to prevent severe illness, and encourages families to be aware of the new options available to protect infants during RSV season, including maternal vaccination as well as long-acting monoclonal antibody immunization for infants that reduces the risk of both hospitalizations and health care visits for RSV.
Harper Joins the Celebration of the 2nd Annual Montclare
Representative Sonya Harper (Chicago-D), known for her tireless advocacy for the Englewood community, is delighted to announce her enthusiastic support for the 2nd Annual Montclare Senior Residences of Englewood Walk for Breast Cancer. This remarkable event, initiated by two exceptional residents, Jackie Middlebrook and Betsie Collin, promises to inspire and unite our community for a crucial cause. The 2nd annual walk will take place on October 21st at 11:00 AM, commencing at 6332 S. Green St. This event is a celebration of unity, courage, and hope, and it holds special significance in our community.
RECORD LOTTERY RESULTS BOLSTER MORE EDUCATION FUNDING
As it gears up to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year, the Illinois Lottery is celebrating the highest net income generated in its history, fueled by a historic number of jackpots surpassing $1 billion in Mega Millions and Powerball.
Northwestern Mutual's Black Founder Accelerator® program celebrates its third year of empowering Black entrepreneurs
Furthering its commitment to championing diversity, equity and inclusion, Northwestern Mutual, in partnership with gener8tor, a nationally ranked startup accelerator, announced this year's fall cohort of five Black-owned tech startups to its Black Founder Accelerator program.
