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Clark Atlanta University Receives $1 Million Gift from Chick-fil-A for Student Success and Access It was one of two major gifts the University received during its 34th Annual Commencement ATLANTA, PR
Clark Atlanta University (CAU) has announced that it has received a $1-million gift from Chick-fil-A, Inc., a restaurant company known for the Original Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich and signature hospitality. The gift supports the University's historic $250 million Campaign for Clark Atlanta University, which has a principal goal of generating much needed funds for student access, retention, and graduation support.
ComEd’s New and Enhanced Online Solar Calculators Help Customers Navigate Clean Energy Options
ComEd announced recently it has introduced new enhancements to its private rooftop and community solar calculators to make it easier for customers to learn more about costs, benefits and savings as demand for these options continues to grow and contribute to the goals of Illinois’ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), one of the nation’s most ambitious plans for renewable energy development.
CHA launches pilot program to support voucher holders who are required to move from troubled units by offering up to $1500 in moving fees
The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) announced that it is launching a pilot program to provide a grant of up to $1,500 per household to Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) holders who are required to move from troubled apartments. The grants will initially be available to voucher holders who live in apartments owned by Gary Carlson that have been identified as having significant life/safety violations and are subject to housing court proceedings filed by the City of Chicago’s Department of Law.
Chicago Community Loan Fund helps organizations expand
For the last 32 years the Chicago Community Loan Fund has been helping create communities where people thrive. The community development financial institution was founded in 1991 with a mission to provide financing and technical assistance for community development and stabilization initiatives in low- to moderate-income communities.
Deputy Secretary of Department of Commerce Visits Olive-Harvey College
On Friday, July 22nd, U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves visited Olive-Harvey College and participated in a roundtable discussion about workforce development. Olive-Harvey College is a sub-awardee of the Economic Development Administration’s Good Jobs Challenge to Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership (The Partnership). The Good Jobs Challenge is a $500 million investment in local workforce development, funded by President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan. Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership was one of 32 recipients. It received $18.5 million in funding.
Dinobi Detergent Founders open Dirty Laundry laundromat in Hyde Park
The founders of a non-toxic home goods have found a way to fulfill a community need, with a coin- operated laundromat, Dirty Laundry, located at 5230 S. Harper Ave. Augustine “Augie” and Sylvia Emuwa are the founders of Dinobi Detergent, a non-toxic, plant-based, dioxane-free laundry detergent and dish soap company.
Local Actress to Portray Calpurnia in ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’
Harper Lee’s book To Kill a Mockingbird and the film have always been a favorite for Jacqueline Williams. She never imagined there would be a live theater treatment of the book.
Over 50,000 Senior Homeowners Need to Reapply for their Property Tax Savings
As of last week, over 50,000 senior homeowners in Cook County have not reapplied for property tax savings in which they are entitled to receive. The Cook County Assessor’s Office administers property tax savings, called exemptions. Exemptions contribute to lowering a homeowner’s property tax bill. These savings are especially important for senior homeowners as they can provide thousands of dollars of savings on their property tax bill.
New Study Proposes Wealth-Building Solutions for Black Retirees
African-American families have known for generations that retirement at the age of 65 is often a mirage. We hope and pray it will happen, but it’s a dream that generally never gets fulfilled. In fact reports have shown that the typical White family - even at retirement age - has eight times the wealth of the typical Black family, with a typical Latino family faring only slightly better. These historic inequities will not change by themselves. Community leaders, policymakers, and industry experts must come together to identify and promote new solutions to this retirement wealth gap.
Advancing Racial Equity: Teresa Bryce Bazemore Addresses AACUC 25th Annual Conference
Teresa Bryce Bazemore, president of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco), delivered a powerful keynote address, "Advancing Racial Equity: Increasing Homeownership and Wealth Building,” at the recent 25th Annual Conference of the African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) in Atlanta.
Reps. Kelly, Espaillat, Lee Introduce Bill to Recognize Gun Violence as a Public Health Emergency
Today, Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02), Vice Chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force and Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, alongside Reps. Barbara Lee (CA-12), and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) introduced the Gun Violence as a Public Health Emergency Act, which would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to coordinate with the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to produce an annual report on gun violence, its public health effects, and action taken by the federal government.
PROPERTY VALUES FOR PALOS TOWNSHIP RELEASED
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi released the initial assessments of residential and commercial properties in Palos Township.
Cook County Clerk’s Office To Host Back-To-School Birth Certificate Days
With the first day of school fast approaching, the Cook County Clerk’s Office will offer extended weekend hours on select Saturdays in August for families seeking to obtain birth certificates to complete their child’s registration for school, Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough announced Tuesday.
The Honorable Xavier Becerra a Featured Speaker at NMA’s 121st Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly: "Accelerating the March Toward Health Equity"
he National Medical Association (NMA) is hosting its 121st Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly, themed "Accelerating the March Toward Health Equity," July 29 – August 2, 2023, in the culturally rich city of New Orleans, LA at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Each year, thousands of African American physicians and other health professionals from across the country convene to participate in the scholarly exchange of medical advances and to advance our health policy agenda for the coming year. This is the foremost forum on medical science and African American health in the country.