Government leaders, Medical Professionals, Civic and Community leaders came together at the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois Offices to advocate for Trinette Britt, a woman of distinction, selflessness, and grace, in a powerful kickoff to National Kidney Month. Trinette, known as a pioneer for women in government, has been in the fight of her life as she sought a kidney that would allow her to continue her remarkable life of service, with her current kidneys functioning at an alarming 5%.
Recently, Congressman Danny K. Davis issued a statement commending President Joseph Biden for his steadfast commitment to easing the burden of student debt for public service workers across the nation. President Biden's announcement of the cancellation of student debt for an additional 78,000 public service workers, including teachers, nurses, firefighters, and more, marks a significant step forward in ensuring that those who serve our communities are not saddled with overwhelming financial obligations.
A new study, done by Elevated Chicago and the Institute for Housing Studies at DePaul University shows the impact of vacant lots near transit in communities of color.
A day-long summit designed to share the experiences of those who were formerly incarcerated will take place at Kennedy-King College on Wednesday, April 24th. The You Matter Summit, hosted by the Darren B. Easterling Center for Restorative Practices, in partnership with the Field Foundation of Illinois and Illinois Humanities, will highlight the consequences extended prison stays have on those who are incarcerated, their families and the community
Darius Sanders has been skating since he was six years old. He became interested in artistic roller skating from watching his mother compete in the sport. He would watch her practice and compete on the weekends.
A study Bible with stories of Black women represented in the Bible is receiving positive feedback from its readers. The Women of Color Study Bible is published by Urban Spirit! Publishing and Media Company.
A new international exhibition, “Slavery. Ten True Stories of Dutch Colonial Slavery,” will open at The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center on Thursday, March 21, 2024 and continue through June 30, 2024. The exhibit was created by the Rijksmuseum, the Netherlands’ national museum of art and history. At the invitation of the United Nations, the Rijksmuseum has curated a special “capsule” version of this acclaimed exhibition which will tour the United States.
Dr. Johnnie Thomas- Superintendent of Rich Township Illinois High School District 227- will lead over 1500 Entertainers, Educators, Professional Athletes, Elected Officials and Chicago area residents along with School Superintendents of Suburban Cook County and the United Negro College Fund, in a UNCF Gala distributing over 80 scholarships for high performing students from across Cook County.
The Alzheimer’s Association 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report reveals that both dementia caregivers and healthcare workers report difficulties in navigating dementia care within the U.S. healthcare system. The report provides an in-depth look at the latest national and state-level statistics on Alzheimer’s disease prevalence, mortality, caregiving, dementia care workforce and costs of care. The new report estimates that 6.9 million people age 65 and older in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, including 250,600 in Illinois.
Proving age is nothing but a number, the 82 year old Incumbent Danny K. Davis of the 7th Congressional District of Illinois is heading back to the U.S. House of Representative for his 15th term.
The auditorium at ComEd’s Chicago Training Center saw a rising voltage of girl power as more and more young women from Chicago-area high schools filled the room and took their seats in anticipation of seeing what their future could hold in STEM and the trades.
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is celebrating Women’s History Month, occurring annually in March for more than 35 years, and International Women’s Day, occurring annually in early spring for more than a century. CPS recognizes the historical struggle and continued progress of women’s rights throughout its history, as the District has seen its women graduates fight for and achieve improved representation in every industry and field of study.
1-800-TruckWreck, powered by Witherite Law Group, is providing families in the Chicago community with 1,000 hams and food boxes for Easter weekend. The giveaway will be held on Friday, March 29, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at House of Hope, 752 East 114th Street, located in the South Side neighborhood of Pullman.
As construction continues on the Obama Presidential Center, the Obama Foundation today announced two major updates on the Center’s progress, including new details on the Programs & Athletic Center and a visit from President Obama to view the first-ever demo preview of a digital media exhibit that will be on display at the Obama Presidential Center’s Museum.
Mayor Brandon Johnson, together with City and community leaders, announced the City’s first Native and Pollinator Garden Registry Advisory Board. The Board is tasked with creating a native and pollinator garden registry, developing criteria for applications, and reviewing and providing recommendations to the Commissioner of the Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS), who will oversee and maintain the registry.