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Collective voice of Principals and Administrators want a voice in policymaking
The Chicago Principals and Administrators Association has served as the collective voice for Principals and Administrators in the city of Chicago. The central organizing force behind the CPAA is to ensure the policies and resources that impact schools actually impact the school communities in a positive way so that the students can become the best they can possibly be. Throughout the years, the Chicago Principals and Administrators Association has been in many different iterations.
Gluten-free journey leads to Gluten Free Snack Food Business
Lisa Marsh created Ms. P’s Gluten Free while still working in federal law enforcement. She has been on her own gluten-free journey after having health issues and was trying to find gluten-free snacks. It started with the Ms. P’s Gluten Free Cookie Bar and now includes three flavors of gluten-free granola.
AON Apprenticeship Program prepares participants for long term careers
Terionna Wilson went to work right after high school. Although she wanted to go to college after high school, she didn’t have the funds to do so. She knew she had to find a way to afford college. Her older sister was part of the AON Apprenticeship Program and she watched her go through the program. Wilson saw the outcome of her sister going through the program and wanted to participate in it, too.
Retreat focuses on the health and wellbeing of the Black woman
Aishia Phillpotts-Manley and Shoa Phillpots founded It Takes A Village Collaborative in 2019 as a wellness hub for the Black community. It provides holistic experiences, resources and networks as a way for Black women and the Black community to maintain their mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing.
Blue Island Park District Commissioner Tonya Howard reflects on first summer serving on Park District Board
Commissioner Tonya Howard says the first three months of serving on the Blue Island Park District Board have been everything she anticipated it to be and more.
Property Values for Stickney Township Released
Cook County – Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi released the initial assessments of residential and commercial properties in Stickney Township. “I strongly encourage property owners to review their reassessment notice to ensure their property characteristics and market value reflect their home,” said Assessor Fritz Kaegi. “It is important to understand that assessments in Cook County reflect market value over the last three years. My office will be partnering with Amy Dimas March, Stickney Township Assessor to assist property owners and explain reassessments in their community.”
RED CLAY DANCE COMPANY CELEBRATED ITS 15TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON WITH AN OUTDOOR COMMUNITY EVENT IN WOODLAWN
Named in 2021 as one of “Chicago’s Cultural Treasures,” Red Clay Dance Company launched its 15th Anniversary Season themed “15FORWARD.” Located in the Woodlawn community, Red Clay Dance Company is Chicago’s premier professional Afro-contemporary dance company which tours nationally and internationally sharing their stories and “Artivism” (art + activism). In its 15 year history, Red Clay Dance has created and produced award-winning original works that have appeared around the World and has become the home for professional and pre-professional dancers, dance-lovers and other artists to convene, create, and collaborate together.
Black United Fund of Illinois to hold “Casino Night & Concert”
The Black United Fund of Illinois, Inc. (BUFI) is hosting a “Casino Night & Concert” 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL.
Chicago Department of Public Health hosts Healthy Chicago 2025 Symposium and Healthy Chicago Equity Zones Showcase
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and numerous community partners have been working in lockstep for more than a decade to advance the Healthy Chicago movement - a coalition of community champions, organizations, and partners taking important steps toward a healthier, more just, equitable city. CDPH is mid-way through the five-year implementation period of Healthy Chicago 2025, and to celebrate the efforts around the movement and learn how the community co-design partnerships are leading hyper-local and system level changes, CDPH hosted the Healthy Chicago 2025 Symposium and Healthy Chicago Equity Zones (HCEZ) Showcase event on Friday at the Chicago Cultural Center.
THE 34TH ANNUAL AFRICAN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS CELEBRATES ‘THE DECADE FOR PEOPLE OF AFRICAN [ANCESTRY]’ & the 50th ANNIVERSARY OF HIPHOP OPENING DAY IS FREE!
Africa International House USA, Inc. (AIH) presents performing artists from all points of the African Diaspora to celebrate the United Nation’s proclaimed “International Decade for People of African [Ancestry]” during the 34th Annual African Festival of the Arts in Washington Park Labor Day Weekend, September 1-4, 2023. In a renewed collaboration with WVON, opening day Friday, Sept 1 is FREE for all attendees with a ticket. Tickets are required for each day of the Festival and are available at www.aihusa.org..
Northwestern Professor Mary Pattillo Speaks to the Future of Chicago's Black Middle Class at Ida’s Legacy Summer Mixer
Just as soon as white people get a group of Black folks segregated, they use it as a point of attack and discrimination. Our counter attack should be therefore against this discrimination, but never in the world should our fight be against association with ourselves, because by that very token we give up the whole argument that we are worth associating with.
Black Executives Support Small Businesses Through SCORE
Black business owners are more likely to seek – but less likely to receive – outside funding than white business owners, according to a survey by SCORE, mentors to America's small businesses. To help improve this disparity in resources, Black executives can bring their valuable insights and perspectives to the table as business mentors. This National Black Business Month, SCORE encourages Black executives to consider volunteering their time and expertise to support entrepreneurs and build a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.
BLACK WOMAN CREATES THE FIRST VEGAN FOOD BANK IN LOS ANGELES: CREATING FOOD SECURITY WHILE SERVING KINDNESS, AND RESTORING HOPE
In partnership with Hope on Union, The Vegans of LA Food Bank's mission is to honor and serve every soul waiting in line with gratitude and respect with the intention that when they leave, they are not only provided with quality nutritious food, but are also filled with hope, light, and dignity.
Tickets on sale for ‘A Wonderful World’ A New Musical about the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong
Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that individual tickets for A Wonderful World, A New Musical about the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong are on sale. Starring Tony Award® winner James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin) as Armstrong, the Pre-Broadway tour will play a strictly limited engagement from Oct. 11-29, at Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre.