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African American Owned Bowa Construction Leading Home Court Project
Nosa Ehimwenman was inspired to do something more as he watched the Presidential Campaign of then Senator Barack Obama. He was working at a construction management firm, and there the fire was lit during the campaign that pushed him to take a leap of faith and incorporate BOWA Construction in 2009. Now, he comes full circle with BOWA Construction being the firm that is doing the construction for Home Court at the Obama Presidential Center.
She Owns It, She Biz Conference Set For May 17th
Public Relations Practitioner Christi Love, head of With an Eye PR, has created a conference for Black women, supported by Black men to empower Black women and uplift them.
Applications Are Open For The University Of Chicago’s Youth Internship Program
High school students who are interested in health sciences, computer sciences and IT services who live on the South Side of Chicago are encouraged to apply for the University of Chicago’s Youth Internship Program.
Second Annual African American Conference: Releasing The Silence and RACEing into Action Against Alzheimer's and Dementia
The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter Release The Silence Conference, scheduled for Saturday, April 27, 2024. This event will educate our community, future caregivers, and healthcare professionals about Alzheimer’s disease and all other dementias.
Applications Now Open for Chicago-area Residents to Receive $5,000 to Turn Business Ideas into Reality
Today, Heartland Forward, Builders + Backers and Ford Motor Company Fund announced applications are now open for Chicago residents to apply for up t $5,000 to help them turn ideas into potential businesses or ventures. Anyone with an idea for solving a problem facing their community is encouraged to apply.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON RELEASES CUT THE TAPE REPORT ON STREAMLINING HOUSING AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL PROCESSES
Recently, Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled the Cut the Tape report, the first milestone in the mayor’s three-part process improvement initiative, launched on December 11, 2023. The initiative, sparked by the issuance of Mayor Johnson’s Executive Order 2023-21, sets immediate and near-term actions the City of Chicago will take to lay the groundwork for tangible improvements in administrative processes to build more housing and support commercial development in the coming months and years.
Vanguarde Appoints Gabrielle Brown as Managing Partner & Head of Operations
Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Vanguarde announced the appointment of Gabrielle Brown as Managing Partner & Head of Operations. Gabrielle will report to LP Green, II, Chairman & CEO of Vanguarde.
New National Data Shows Strong STEM Aptitude Among Black Students, But Reveals Limited Exposure to In-Demand Careers
YouScience®, the leading technology provider dedicated to solving the skills gap crisis for students and employers, and Black Girls Do STEM, a 501c3 nonprofit organization empowering Black girls to achieve equitable Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) representation, today announced the release of the 2024 Black Students and STEM Report. This new report reveals that Black students across the nation possess the aptitudes for in-demand STEM careers, but lack interest in pursuing them. This indicates that a significant career exposure gap exists, likely due to underrepresentation in STEM careers.
NEW BLACK BUSINESS MOVEMENT, ‘TESC.LOVE,’ SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHES IN CHICAGO LED BY ROBERT BLACKWELL, JR.
On a blustery Chicago night, 15 Black men stepped out of the safe confines of their homes, and came together at the downtown offices of Quant16 at the special invitation of business leader Robert Blackwell, Jr.
Chicago Public Schools Seeks Honorary Student Board of Education Member for 2024-25 School Year
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is now accepting applications for the next honorary student member of the Board of Education. Each year, an honorary student board member represents the interests and perspectives of all CPS students on a Board that makes decisions and shapes policies for the nation’s fourth largest school district.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON APPOINTS CLINÉE HEDSPETH AS COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the appointment of Clinée Hedspeth as Commissioner of the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE). With a background in arts administration, public policy and community engagement, Hedspeth brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to supporting and expanding arts and culture in Chicago.
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Opens 2024 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is encouraging young Illinois photographers to submit photos for the 2024 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest, which provides students with a creative opportunity to share their vision of agriculture in our state. Students ages 8 to 18 may submit contest entries until the deadline of June 14.
Coffee, Hip-Hop & Mental Health Launch DeMar DeRozan Inspired Coffee and Hoodie
Coffee, Hip-Hop & Mental Health (CHHAMH), a Chicago non-profit that provides free therapy to those facing financial barriers, launched a DeMar DeRozan-inspired coffee drink and hoodie in partnership with the Chicago Bulls. The proceeds of these products will benefit CHHAMH and their weekly men’s group therapy for a year.
OBAMA FOUNDATION RELEASES NEW DETAILS ON THE HOME COURT, AN ATHLETIC AND PROGRAMS CENTER AT THE OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER
The Obama Foundation is releasing new details, including new renderings and a 'fly through’ video, of the Home Court, an athletic, programs and event facility at the Obama Presidential Center. Nestled at the southwest corner of the 19.3-acre Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park, the Home Court – the largest gathering space on the campus – will serve as a place for health and wellness activities, events, and a wide range of opportunities for community engagement.