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8th Annual WDB L.E.G.A.C.Y. Awards Weekend Showcases and Supports over 1000 Black-Owned Businesses
WDB Marketing and its nonprofit arm, WDB Cares, are thrilled to announce the 8th Annual WDB L.E.G.A.C.Y. (Leadership, Education, Growth, Advocacy, Community, and Youth) Awards Weekend, set to take place from March 14th to March 16th. This three-day extravaganza promises to be a vibrant celebration of Black entrepreneurs, offering a platform for inspiration, education, and networking for over 1,000 businesses. The weekend will culminate in a gala honoring remarkable entrepreneurs and their significant contributions to their communities.
Who Do They Work For? A Homeowner’s Reflection on Community and Accountability
On Sunday as my wife and I were driving home from church, a police officer was blocking my street and preventing me from going home. As I pulled up, he got out of his car and asked us did we live on the block. We said yes and he asked us to pull out our ID to prove it.
EDUCATION ADVOCATES, CRITICS, AND ELECTED LEADERS ALL AMAZED AND IMPRESSED BY REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENTS OF RICH TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL 227 (RTHS)
Dr. Johnnie Thomas-Superintendent of Rich Township High School District 227- and Attorney Andrea Bonds-Board President of RTHS- school Board Member Tiffany Taylor are publicly expressing their collective enthusiasm over recent findings that solidifies RTHS as one of the top performing High School Districts within the state of Illinois. Much of the positive findings reflect the remarkable improvements over the past eight years in which Superintendent Thomas and the full board executed a significant reform plan for the district.
ELA 2025 Cohort. The Advanced Leadership Institute, Inc.
After a competitive selection process, 21 talented leaders have been tapped to participate in the 2025 cohort of the Executive Leadership Academy (ELA), the seventh cohort of The Advanced Leadership Institute's (TALI) flagship executive program. This transformative program, which addresses the unique challenges Black professionals face in the workplace, aims to educate, develop, connect, and position senior-level managers and executives with higher-level career aspirations for executive advancement. With course content delivered by the faculty at Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business, ELA participants benefit from a world-class executive education, executive coaching, executive mentorship, and peer networking.
SISTERS NETWORK® INC. RELAUNCHES TEENS4PINK® PROGRAM WITH INNOVATIVE MOBILE APP
Sisters Network® Inc. (SNI), the only national African American breast cancer survivorship organization with 25+ survivor run affiliate chapters is proud to announce the relaunch of the Teens4Pink® program, now featuring an innovative mobile app available nationwide through Apple and Google Play. Originally launched in 2013, Teens4Pink® is designed to educate and empower teens aged 12 to 17 to change the way women in their family think and act about breast health.
Two Southland College Prep Charter High School Seniors
Two Southland College Prep Charter High School seniors, Rickaiya Bernard and Mofoluwake Arogundade, earned a cumulative total of more than $750,000 in full four-year scholarships to top universities from the QuestBridge National College Match Program.
One of Chicago’s Most Stunning Creative Spaces Opens Its Doors for “Creator Days”
Chicago’s vibrant creative community is in for a treat as The Studio Chicago kicks off 2025 with the return of its highly anticipated Creator Days event series. Aimed at fostering connection, creativity, and growth, this dynamic series provides a welcoming space for creatives of all backgrounds to network, collaborate, and spark new ideas.
Gift of Hope surpasses milestone for life-saving donation for third consecutive year
Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network announced today that Illinois and northwest Indiana surpassed milestones for life-saving organ donation for the third consecutive year with more than 500 individuals and their families in the region who said yes to donation.
After School Matters to Provide Thousands of Teens Paid Programs This Spring
Teens can apply to hundreds of programs across the city this spring through After School Matters®. Program opportunities are available to teens in the arts, communications and leadership, sports, and STEM. The 11-week spring session begins the week of February 24th, and all participants earn a stipend. Interested teens can apply by visiting afterschoolmatters.org.
State Task Force Releases Landmark Report on the Effects of Generative AI in Illinois
The Illinois Generative AI and Natural Language Processing Task Force released a new report that provides the first in-depth analysis by the state on the far-reaching effects of generative AI on civil rights, education, labor, consumer protections, and the environment. The report outlines critical recommendations for AI regulations and standards in Illinois.
The Third Cohort of the Governor’s Office Academy of Leadership (G.O.A.L.)
The Department of Central Management Services (CMS) and Governor JB Pritzker announced the participants selected for the 2025 cohort of the Governor’s Office Academy of Leadership (G.O.A.L.) program. The highly competitive program serves as a professional development opportunity for mid-level leaders across State government, reaffirming Illinois’ commitment to long-term operational success. Governor Pritzker joined the cohort virtually and shared words of support.
Southland College Prep Senior Scores 1,000th Career Point and Breaks School Scoring Record
Southland College Prep senior David Shaw scored his 1,000th career point on Friday during a basketball game against Lisle High School. Going into the game only eight points shy of scoring 1,000, Shaw made history on a two point fade away jumper in the second quarter after scoring two-three pointers earlier in the game.
Gov. Pritzker and Illinois EPA Announce the Next Round of EV Rebates for Illinois Residents
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the opening of the next round of funding for the Illinois Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program. The General Assembly appropriated up to $14 million to Illinois EPA for the EV Rebate program for the current fiscal year. Rebates will be issued to eligible applicants subject to availability of funds.
Chicago Public Schools Launches Black Student Success Plan During Black History Month Celebrations
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is celebrating Black History Month in February with a series of District-wide events and year-long initiatives, including the launch of the CPS Black Student Success Plan.