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Congress, Extend the Affordable Connectivity Program to Keep Black Households Online
Millions of children across the nation will be able to do their homework at home during the upcoming school year, thanks to strong leaders on both sides of the aisle who recognize that broadband has become a necessity. But that could soon end if Congress doesn’t quickly take action.
CHICAGO ALDERMANIC BLACK CAUCUS RESPONDS TO APPOINTMENT OF CPD CHIEF LARRY SNELLING TO SUPERINTENDENT
The Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus are expressing their collective optimism at the recent appointment of Chicago Area 2 Deputy Police Chief Larry Snelling as the next Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department.
State’s investment in infrastructure makes the road ahead bright for Illinois
For more than 200 years, Illinois’ strength has been rooted in making connections. With its major metropolitan area of Chicago and its surrounding suburbs right in the middle of the Heartland, the Prairie State helps millions every day make the connections that matter. Our economy thrives from our intricate network of rail, roads, airways and ports that connect the coasts and all points in between. With every vehicle traveling that network around the clock, millions of families have better lives and support each other everywhere they go.
Join The Monarch Awards Foundation, Inc. As We Uplift Our Local Community and Empower Our Families
The Monarch Awards Foundation, Inc. presents the 17th Community Expo featuring the 33rd Annual Music and Arts Explosion. We are excited to host the Englewood community as we prepare for the start of the 2023-2024 school year. There will be free bookbags, free haircuts, free food, health services, line dancing, interactive games, face painting, raffle prizes, a financial seminar, cooking classes for adults, a kids paint and punch, and so much more. The event will take place on Saturday, August 19th, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at The Montessori School of Englewood, 6936 S Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60636, USA.
ThriveDX Partners with BlackGirlsHack to Launch BlackGirlsHack Scholars Program
ThriveDX, the global leader in cybersecurity skills training, is excited to announce the launch of The ThriveDX BlackGirlsHack Scholars Program, which will provide 25 learners from BlackGirlsHack with full tuition and fees for the ThriveDX Cybersecurity Professional Program. This Scholars Program will enable a cohort of 25 individuals, who are associated with BlackGirlsHack, to receive support and benefits needed to successfully complete the program and secure new employment in the growing field of cybersecurity.
SPELMAN ALUMNAE LAUNCH ‘WOMEN FOR GOLDEN FUTURES’ INITIATIVE TO RAISE FUNDS TO AID AND UPLIFT NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS AND GAMECHANGERS
Taking a major step beyond merely reuniting for their 50th anniversary since walking across the stage as graduates of Spelman College, leaders of the class of 1974 have opted to give back to the storied institution and its current students in a big way, having developed and launched the national “Women for Golden Futures” (WFGF) fundraising initiative.
THORNE LAUNCHES GLOBAL CAMPAIGN - BUILD TO LAST - WITH FATHER AND SON DUO DWYANE AND ZAIRE WADE
Thorne HealthTech, Inc. ("Thorne") (NASDAQ: THRN), a leader in delivering innovative solutions for a personalized approach to health and wellness, announced its Build to Last campaign, featuring three-time NBA Champion, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, Dwyane Wade and his son and professional basketball player, Zaire Wade.
CONSTELLATION PARTNERS WITH HIRE360 TO INCREASE DIVERSITY IN LOCAL TRADES THROUGH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Constellation (Nasdaq: CEG), the largest producer of carbon-free energy in the U.S., is contributing $250,000 to HIRE360 as part of a program to increase employment and training opportunities in the building trades for women and people of color in the Chicago area. The partnership, an expansion of Constellation’s $1 million Powering Change workforce development initiative, will help HIRE360 launch a program to train people in historically underserved communities for family-sustaining union jobs in the building trades.
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Launches Universal ‘First Steps’ College Savings Program
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs encourages new parents to open a Bright Start or Bright Directions college savings account and claim their $50 seed deposit from the new Illinois First Steps program.
Western Governors University Awards $7,906 in Grants to 5 Chicago-Area Teachers
Five K-12 teachers from the Chicagoland area were recently awarded grants, totaling $7,906, through Western Governors University’s “Fund My Classroom” initiative. The grants will be used to fund innovative classroom projects that foster learning in new, unique ways.
GREENWOOD PROJECT ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP
The Greenwood Project announced that Kwesi Smith, CFA, former Board President and Global Research Analyst at William Blair, has been named Executive Director effective immediately. In addition, the Board has announced that Sizwe Kamara, CAIA, Executive Director, Morgan Stanley Investment Management, will be the organization's new Board President.
The H&K Perforating Companies is Hosting A Back-To-School Celebration
The H&K Perforating Companies expertly punch holes through metal for industrial clients while striving to support the community they call home. In that spirit, they are hosting a Back-to-School Fest from noon to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at 5655 W. Fillmore St.
Chicago Urban League Announces Class of 2024 Fellows for its IMPACT Leadership Development Program
The Chicago Urban League has selected 46 rising leaders for the 2024 cohort of its IMPACT Leadership Development Program, the largest class since the program’s inception. Now in its 10th year, IMPACT is a rigorous, nine-month program that helps Black professionals around Chicago advance in their careers while also increasing their business network.
SOUTH CHICAGO DANCE THEATRE Continues Its Momentum
On the heels of its critically acclaimed World Premiere presentation, Memoirs of Jazz in the Alley at the Auditorium Theatre, South Chicago Dance Theatre continues gaining momentum with the announcement of its 7th season in 2023-24. Under the leadership of Kia S. Smith, its dynamic Executive Artistic Director, South Chicago Dance Theatre is a Chicago-centric, multicultural organization that fuses classical and contemporary dance styles.
