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Congressman Jonathan Jackson Co-Chairs CBC Special Order Hour Honoring Caribbean American History Month
Congressman Jonathan Jackson presided as co-chair in the Monday, June 5, Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Special Order Hour, honoring the indelible impact of Caribbean Americans on our nation during Caribbean American History Month. Congressman Jackson delivered two sets of impactful remarks highlighting the historical contributions of Caribbean Americans and the vital role of Haiti during the American Revolution.
NEARLY 50 HIGH SCHOOL GRADS FROM CHICAGO’S SOUTH & WEST SIDES GRANTED $215K IN SCHOLARSHIPS FROM UNION LEAGUE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS
Capping off the 2022-23 academic year, 49 current and recent high school graduates hailing from Chicago’s South and West sides have received $215,600 (total) in financial scholarships granted by Union League Boys & Girls Clubs, it was announced today. Twenty-four (24) recent high school graduates, in addition to 25 currently enrolled students, representing the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Northwestern University, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, and Columbia College Chicago, among others, are on the road to success thanks in part to the financial and developmental support provided by the students’ involvement in Union League Boys & Girls Clubs serving the Pilsen, West Town, Humboldt Park, South Lawndale, and Englewood communities, among others.
Gov. Pritzker Announces Appointment of Sanjay Gupta as Secretary of the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology
Governor JB Pritzker announced today that he has named Sanjay Gupta, a national IT leader with private and public sector experience, to serve as the new Secretary of the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT), pending Senate confirmation. Gupta has served in major roles across the public and private sectors, including running the federal government’s pandemic aid portals for small businesses and serving as a board member of the federal Technology Modernization Fund.
9 Illinois Nonprofit Groups Chosen for $175,000 in Charitable Trust Grants
Nine small Illinois nonprofits, including organizations in Chicago, central Illinois and the Metro East, are sharing $175,000 in grant funds through the Charitable Trust Stabilization Program, which is managed by Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ office.
ROMAN BANKS TO PLAY MICHAEL JACKSON IN THE FIRST NATIONAL TOUR OF “MJ”
Producers Lia Vollack, John Branca, John McClain, and Broadway In Chicago announced today that Roman Banks (Broadway’s Dear Evan Hansen and “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”) will play the role of Michael Jackson in the First National Tour of MJ
Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Public Library Launch Literacy Programming for Summer 2023
As the 2022-23 school year comes to an end, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Chicago Public Library (CPL) are reminding students about the many summer reading and literacy programs and resources across the city. The two Chicago organizations offer summer literacy programming for students of all ages at schools and libraries, providing opportunities for students to catch up, accelerate, or develop proactive habits as independent lifelong learners.
REPARATIONS UNITED WANTS EXECUTIVE ORDER FOR REPARATIONS
A national organization with local roots is seeking an Executive Order for Reparations as the push for redress for the impact slavery had on African Americans continues.
NEWLY APPOINTED STATE REPRESENTATIVE TALKS ABOUT HER NEW ROLE
Kimberly Du Buclet was recently appointed 5th District Illinois State Representative on May 13th. Previously, she was on the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Board of Commissioners.
SOCIAL IMPACT ORGANIZATION SETS OUT TO IMPACT LIVES
Loriel Alegrete, Co- Founder and CEO of 40 Tons Brand, knows all too well the impact of incarceration because of cannabis can have on a family.
Performer James Harkness talks about Cabaret ZaZou
On the 14th Floor of the Cambria Hotel is Cabaret Zazou, a show that is unlike anything in Chicago. It recently had its 200th show. James Harkness describes Cabaret ZaZou as a fully expressive feast for the senses. Guests are served a full course dinner, while being entertained by singing, dancing, comedy, as well as top notch Cirque acts.
U.S. Department of Education Announces Additional Project SERV Grants to HBCUs
The U.S. Department of Education (Department) today announced Project School Emergency Response to Violence (Project SERV) grants to four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that were disrupted by bomb threats last year: Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas was awarded $191,962; Delaware State University in Dover, Delaware was awarded $217,000; Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina was awarded $440,000 and Howard University in Washington, D.C. was awarded $203,000.
CHICAGO SUPER COMEDIAN DAMON WILLIAMS RETURNS HOME TO JOIN EARLY WALKER AND CPD TO BRING ATTENTION AND RAISE MONEY FOR THE “PARENTS FOR CHICAGO” COMMUNICATION LINE
Renowned Superstar Comedian Damon Williams returns to his hometown of Chicago to perform a one-night stand of comedy that will bring attention to a serious problem in Chicago. Early Walker-CEO of I am Telling, Don’t Shoot- will join Damon Williams as they both will bring attention and raise funds to maintain Walker’s Parents for Chicago communication line that has halted four planned “Teen Takeovers” in Chicago. Administrators from the Chicago Police Department will also join the duo.
Property Values for Orland Township Released
“I strongly encourage property owners to review their reassessment notice to ensure their property characteristics and market value reflect their home,” said Assessor Fritz Kaegi. “It is important to understand that assessments in Cook County reflect market value over the last three years. My office will be partnering with Rich E. Kelly, Orland Township Assessor to assist property owners and explain reassessments in their community.”
tgin Foundation recently donated $40,000 to the Harvard Black Alumni Society.
In 2015 Chris-Tia a Harvard graduate and CEO of Thank God It's Natural Haircare (tgin),created the tgin Foundation to support and help women of color with needs during Breast Cancer treatment.
