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Chicago Philharmonic Executive Director is making his mark
Chicago Philharmonic has been presenting more diverse programming, from Grammy-nominated group Tank and the Bangas to the music of “Black Panther” in concert. Bringing this music and these artists to an orchestral setting has been the brainchild of Terell Johnson.
Application open for High Road Kitchens
As the fight for a Fair Wage continues, One Fair Wage has opened applications for its High Road Kitchen program.
Adrienne Bankert talks about her career and her book
Adrienne Bankert has been a journalist her entire working career. The Emmy Award-winning journalist is the co-host of NewsNation’s Morning in America.
5 Tips to Get Ahead of Holiday Debt
The holiday season is fast approaching, and most people find themselves spending a little – or a lot – more than usual during these festive final months of the year.
BURRELL COMMUNICATIONS GROUP COLLABORATES WITH NOTED PRODUCER-DIRECTOR KENYA BARRIS IN HIS FIRST SERIES OF TV COMMERCIALS FOR TOYOTA’S FIRST EVER ‘GRAND HIGHLANDER’
Burrell Communications Group, one of the nation’s largest multicultural marketing communications agencies, has announced yet another signature and groundbreaking national ad campaign supporting the launch of the first ever Toyota Grand Highlander.
EARLY WALKER TO BE JOINED BY PARENTS AND COACHES OF THE AMERICAN YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE AS THEY EXPRESS THEIR OUTRAGE AT THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT
Early Walker-CEO of I’m Telling, Don’t Shoot- will joined by parents, coaches, civic leaders, and players of the Hells Cat inner city football team as they collectively express their outrage at the Chicago Park District for canceling upcoming football games due to unrelated violence. The Hell Cats, young boys ranging from 7 to 9 years old, are a part of the American Youth Football League.
Fear to Freedom: United for Women's Safety Event Is Happening In Dolton October 14th
Dr. Jennifer Matthews, in collaboration with a distinguished lineup of speakers and partners, is proud to present the Fear to Freedom: United for Women's Safety Event. This highly anticipated event aims to shed light on the pressing issues affecting women today, such as workplace discrimination, cyberbullying, sex trafficking, and carjacking. The event will take place on October 14th, 2023, at the Lester Long Field House in Dolton, located at 14700 Evers Ave.
NAREB LAUNCHES 60-CITY BUILDING BLACK WEALTH TOUR WITH 10/7 EVENT IN HOUSTON TO BRING CRITICAL INFORMATION TO COMMUNITIES
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) holds its initial Building Black Wealth Tour event in Houston on Saturday, October 7, kicking off activities in more than 60 cities nationwide. The events, which include festive activities for youths, will empower Black communities with steps towards homeownership, property investment, starting a business, and other wealth-building opportunities.
Rep. Kelly, Senator Durbin Introduce Bicameral Promoting Access to Broadband Act
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced the Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 in the House of Representatives and the Senate. The legislation will make grants available to states to inform Medicaid enrollees, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants, and low-income residents of their potential eligibility for the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Lifeline program and Affordable Connectivity Programs (ACP).
Lupus Foundation of America Launches Mobile App for Lupus Self-Management Program
The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) announces the launch of a mobile app for its Strategies to Embrace Living with Lupus Fearlessly (SELF) program. The SELF program is designed to help people living with lupus better manage symptoms, stress, medications and working with their health care team. The SELF mobile app makes the program's key features, including symptom and medication trackers, a journal, and a library of skill-building activities, even more accessible and easy to use on the go.
Trailblazing Entrepreneur Lorri Dotson Invests in Dream Exchange, the First Minority-Owned and Governed Stock Exchange
Dream Exchange is pleased to announce Lorri S. Dotson, a visionary leader and trailblazing entrepreneur who has decided to join a growing group of esteemed investors in the first minority-owned and governed stock exchange. Dotson's journey began in Chicago, Illinois, where she grew up witnessing her parents' entrepreneurial spirit and resilience. Her parents' entrepreneurial legacy greatly influenced her path, as they owned multiple businesses, including one of the first black-owned oil and gas service stations in the 1970s.
Toyota Returns with Follow-up to its ‘Need a Nudge’ Program
After honoring an inspiring group of deserving, noteworthy local grassroots organizations from across the U.S. last year with $10,000 grants in the first-ever Toyota “Need a Nudge” program, the carmaker returns for 2023 with an enticing follow-up campaign conceived to benefit America’s 106 Historically Black Colleges and Universities, intent upon complementing the total $300,000 in micro-grants recipients were awarded in 2022.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. Announces Newest Class of Honorary Members
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, one of the country's largest women's service organizations, is delighted to announce the induction of 12 distinguished women as Honorary Members into its Alpha Omega Chapter. These accomplished women have demonstrated outstanding commitment to civic engagement and the advancement of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.'s principles, Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood.
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT UP 19 PERCENT FROM 2022 THROUGH ONE SUMMER CHICAGO
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced that over 24,000 young people were employed through the One Summer Chicago (OSC) program during the summer of 2023, representing a 19% increase from the previous year. The OSC program is a partnership between the Mayor’s Office, the Department of Family and Support Services, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Park District, Chicago Housing Authority, Chicago Transit Authority, City Colleges of Chicago, community-based organizations, corporate partners, and local companies to offer employment and internship opportunities to young people ages 14 to 24.