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CONGRESSMAN JONATHAN L. JACKSON CO-LEADS CBC SPECIAL ORDER ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson co-led a critical Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Special Order Hour, dissecting the impact of the recent Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action. Congresswoman Shelia Cherfilus-McCormick co-hosted this pivotal discussion alongside him.
Black Tech Week Announces New Media Division Including Partnerships With NBCUniversal, Inc. Magazine and Others
Black Tech Week (BTW) is thrilled to announce the creation of its new media division, Black Tech Weekly. This expansion aims to amplify the remarkable work of Black founders, partners, and ecosystems across the world.
Federal Agency’s Equity Push Will Backfire on the Black Community
One of the most iconic photographs in recent sports history is one of basketball legend Michael Jordan celebrating his fourth NBA championship by holding up three fingers in celebration with a cigar in his mouth.
Auto enthusiasts to gather in Michigan for largest ever all GM car show
Auto enthusiasts from around the country will gather in Michigan in September for the largest ever Cadillac Fall Festival, which will be the first ever national car show for all GM marques and sponsored by all GM car clubs representing 60,000 people nationwide.
Advocate, Chicago Bears Host CPR Training Session
Advocate Health Care and the Chicago Bears teamed up to host a private CPR training session this evening at the Walter Payton Center at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. Participants included more than 40 Bears gameday and training camp staff members and additional Bears staff. The event included hands-on, non-certification CPR training, a question-and-answer session, skills check and Advocate-Bears branded giveaways.
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Reports Out Legislation to Codify Community Advantage Program, Strengthen SBA Lending Programs, and Address Urgent Needs of America’s Small Businesses
By a vote of 18-1, the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship today reported out eleven bills that legislate important improvements across the Small Business Administration (SBA). Bipartisan legislation in the package builds on the Biden-Harris small business agenda to expand access to capital for underserved communities and increase small dollar loans. After more than ten years, Congress is legislating to make permanent the Community Advantage Pilot Program, which is SBA’s only lending program with an explicit focus on reaching underserved borrowers. In addition, this will mark the first increase in the number of SBLC licenses in 40 years. Legislation reported out makes significant changes to SBA’s lending programs by responsibly enlarging the SBLC program and codifying sensible underwriting and affiliation standards.
OSF HealthCare and Abundant Health Acquisition (aha!) announce partnership
OSF HealthCare and Abundant Health Acquisition (aha!) have announced a pilot partnership to launch two new aha! software connectors designed to easily deliver retail-like online experiences that help patients find the care they need quickly.
OBAMA FOUNDATION EXPANDS LOCAL LUNCHBOX PROGRAM
On a hot summer Friday, campers from the YMCA enjoyed a tumbling performance from the Jesse White Tumblers, while Dion Dawson of Dion’s Chicago Dream and his team placed an array of fresh fruit on a table and local chefs prepared food for the young people to try.
5 ways to build or rebuild your credit
Having strong credit can make it easier to get a car loan, mortgage, an apartment and even some jobs. Because lenders use your credit score to help assess your reliability as a borrower, a high credit score can help you qualify for lower loan interest rates – saving you money over the course of your lifetime.
Entrepreneur receives grant and resources to expand business
Talia Boone launched Postal Petals in 2020, during the pandemic. The Do-It-Yourself floral arrangement delivery service provides fresh flowers to people who want to create their own floral arrangements.
WINDY CITY SMOKEOUT CELEBRATES ITS 10TH YEAR
Bailey Zimmerman performed while pitmasters smoked their meat, and people wearing cowboy boots and hats stood in line waiting to try dishes from some of the best barbecue restaurants in the country.
ELECTED OFFICIALS, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, COMMUNITY LEADERS STEP UP TO ASSIST POPULAR POLITICAL /CIVIC FIGURE IN DIRE NEED OF AN ORGAN DONATION
Government leaders, Medical Professionals, Civic and Community leaders are coalescing themselves under a tent of unity and love as they advocate for a woman of distinction, selflessness, and grace.
Rich Township Supervisor Calvin Jordan Receives Double Honor
Calvin Jordan-Rich Township Supervisor and Democratic Committeeman- has been bestowed doble honor by two well regarded organizations. The Township of Illinois organization recently held their annual meeting of the Cook County based Townships and dubbed Supervisor Jordan as their regional Vice-President. Jordan was overwhelmingly selected by his fellow Township Supervisors throughout Cook County.
THE CITY OF CALUMET CITY AND LOCAL OFFICIALS ARE SET TO OPEN THE DOORS OF HIGHLY ANTICIPATED LIBRARY CAFE HONORING LATE TECHNOLOGY LEADER IN COMMUNITY ROB MCGEE
The City of Calumet City is thrilled to announce the grand opening of The Calumet City Library Cafe, which has formally been named “McGee Cafe.” This momentous occasion will mark the celebration of Rob McGee Day, a tribute to a beloved figure who served as a pillar of the Calumet City community for many years. The dedication ceremony will commence on Wednesday, July 19th, at 4:30 PM, followed by the official program starting at 5:30 PM.