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Blake-Anthony Johnson, CEO & President of Chicago Sinfonietta, a recipient of the 2023 Harvard Business School Club of Chicago’s Fellowship to attend Harvard Business School’s Strategic Perspectives i
The Harvard Business School Club of Chicago (HBSCC) today announced “a record eight Chicago leaders will attend Harvard Business School’s Executive Education course, Strategic Perspectives in Non-profit Management (SPNM) July 9-15, 2023. “SPNM provides case study and team learning for 160 nonprofit leaders from around the world. With eight 2023 attendees, Chicago expects to have the highest cohort of any American city.”
Reps. Robin Kelly, Rashida Tlaib, Rosa DeLauro, and Maxwell Frost Introduce Safe Storage Saves Lives Act to Reduce Firearm Deaths of Children
Recently, during National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), a Vice Chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, with Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Congressman Maxwell Frost (FL-10) introduced the Safe Storage Saves Lives Act to reduce firearm deaths in children.
FATHERDAUGHTER DUO OPEN STORE IN HYDE PARK
James Denman and Jamee Denman opened the second location of Sneakerville 88 in Hyde Park more than two months ago. The first Sneaker Ville 88 in Bronzeville is located at 122 E. 35th, suite B. James Denman said he wanted to open a location of the shoe boutique in Hyde Park because the neighborhood was always a nice, diverse area and he enjoys the culture.
CHICAGO YOUTH CENTER CALUMET HEIGHTS IS READY FOR THE COMMUNITY
For years Buckingham School stood vacant. Seventh Ward Alderman Greg Mitchell had a vision to bring the site back to life as a community center.
IN THEIR OWN WORDS: J&P CONSULTING GROUP
J&P Consulting Group owners Nina Page and Mariann Jordan worked in the non-profit sector before deciding to come together to start their business. They shared their story with us.
ACTRESS PORTRAYING MARIA IN “WEST SIDE STORY” REFLECTS ON REPRESENTATION IN SHOW
Kanisha Marie Feliciano became interested in theater while she was in high school. She got her first taste of what it would be like to perform in a show her sophomore year. She caught the bug and never left the theater.
Safer Foundation’s New West Side Mural Honoring U.S. Rep. Danny Davis’ Work For Formerly Incarcerated Finalized Today
The design of a new Safer Foundation mural honoring U.S. Representative Danny Davis and his work making the successful reentry of citizens with arrest and conviction records a national priority has been completed. It will be sealed with a protective sealant today.
NASCAR and Bubba Wallace to Host Bubba’s Block Party for the First Time on Chicago’s South Side at DuSable Black History Museum
NASCAR today announced plans to bring Bubba’s Block Party, a nationwide community initiative hosted by 23XI Racing driver Bubba Wallace, to The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center on Wednesday, June 28 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
3rd Annual Juneteenth Illinois Celebration
Cook County Board Commissioner Dennis Deer, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle will be joined by numerous other Cook County Commissioners, Chicago Alderman, Clergy, and Civic leader to in a Juneteenth Kick off press conference.
MedStar Health Teams up with Local Sports Figures to Teach CPR and AED with Video Campaign Launched for CPR & AED Awareness Week
Emergency and critical care physicians, alumni, staff and players from the Capitals, Wizards, Mystics, and Georgetown get camera-ready to address gender and racial disparities in bystander CPR
T.D. Jakes Foundation Appoints New CEO Kelley Cornish
T.D. Jakes Foundation, a workforce development and community building organization committed to building bridges to opportunity, established by noted entrepreneur and global leader, T.D. Jakes, announced Kelley Cornish as its new CEO. Cornish is a veteran diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) corporate executive who has spent decades championing underrepresented groups.
Culver’s® Adding Two New Flavors of Fresh Frozen Custard This Summer
summer is underway and guests in search of new and exciting flavors of Fresh Frozen Custard, Culver’s is once again adding to its ever-growing Flavor of the Day lineup. This year, two new flavors will make their debut: Lemon Berry Layer Cake and Dark Chocolate PB Crunch.
THE DUSABLE MUSEUM ANNOUNCES 2023 JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
CHICAGO – In honor of Juneteenth, (June 19, 1865), the day more than 200,000 enslaved African Americans in Confederate states were declared free, The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center will present a day-long Juneteenth Celebration on Monday, June 19, 2023, from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM. including activities, performances, and discussions suitable for the entire family
PEPSI® Dig In Partners With Food Reviewer Keith Lee To Help Find the Country's Best Black-Owned Restaurants
Pepsi Dig In, a platform designed to drive access, business growth and awareness for Black-owned restaurants, is kicking off its latest call for submissions for its Restaurant Royalty program with one of social media's most well-known diners: food reviewer Keith Lee who boasts twelve million TikTok followers. Entering its sophomore year, Restaurant Royalty, a program which recognizes the country's best Black-owned restaurants, will tag team with Lee to help transform the lives of Black restaurant owners and their businesses with his posts.