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American Library Association wants people to read, sign-up for library card
Banned Books Week will take place from Sunday, Sept. 18th - Saturday, Sept. 24th. The American Library Association wants to celebrate the freedom to read.
Restauranteur wants people to Eat to Live
A new restaurant has opened in the Woodlawn community and its mission is to bring healthier eating options to the people on the South side.
Creator wants people to be in ‘Daily Motion’
Olayemi Champion-Odusola M.D. has created a project, “Daily Motion,” that she hopes will enable people to start having conversations about subjects that are sometimes thought about as taboo.
Organization puts community at center of change
Dr. Dominica McBride wanted to create communities that are cohesive, inclusive and thriving. Growing up, she lived in a small town where she experienced two different conditions: a very inclusive, welcoming town, and the other was overtly racist. She wanted people who were impacted by structural racism, classism and sexism, to experience a more just world. In 2013, she founded BECOME.
McDonald’s Invests in 40 Local Chicago Nonprofit Organizations Dedicated to Supporting Opportunity Youth
McDonald’s Corporation announced today it will invest in 40 Chicago-based nonprofit organizations that are addressing some of the city’s most pressing needs for Opportunity Youth through its Chicago Community Impact Grants Program, developed in partnership with The Chicago Community Trust (the Trust).
Editorial: Forget Legacy; The PGA Tour Is All About Money and Monopoly
“We’re all about legacy.” That’s what PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan told reporters earlier this year while attempting to differentiate his tour from the Greg Norman-helmed LIV Golf league, which promised players guaranteed money and bigger purses than the PGA Tour, and is making its Chicago debut at Rich Harvest Farms golf club in Sugar Grove this week. According to Monahan, history, tradition, and legacy are far more important than money on the PGA Tour. Unfortunately, even the most casual observer can see the commissioner is full of what makes the proverbial Bermuda grass grow.
National Kidney Foundation of Illinois to Host a Community Health Talk on Kidney Disease at Saint Sabina Catholic Church on September 18th
The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois will host a Community Health Talk (CHT) on Sunday, September 18, 2022, on kidney disease at Saint Sabina Catholic Church, 1210 West 78th Place in Chicago. The Reverend Michael Pfleger is senior pastor. This event from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Kayla Tucker Adams Recognized by National Association of Black Journalists with 2022 Patricia L. Tobin Media Professional Award
Public relations executive Kayla Tucker Adams was recently honored by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) with the 2022 Patricia L. Tobin Media Professional Award during the Hall of Fame Luncheon in Las Vegas.
Share Our Strength Partners with Local Organizations to Boost Enrollment in Enhanced Child Tax Credit
“It takes more than food to fight hunger,” said Lillian Singh, Senior Vice President at Share Our Strength. “The enhanced Child Tax Credit helped parents afford basic necessities like groceries, child care and transportation. Equity is central to our approach to ensure this benefit reaches those who need it most.”
Obama Foundation Outpaces City Goals for Diverse Hiring, Awarding 52 percent of Contracts to Diverse Vendors
On Wednesday, Aug. 24, the Obama Foundation released its first annual workforce report highlighting that the organization is on track to meet its ambitious workforce business diversity goals for construction. With just 18 percent of the spend utilized to date, 52 percent of contracts have been awarded to diverse vendors. While workforce hiring has only just begun, 32 percent of the early workforce comes from the South and West Sides, a key priority for the Foundation to focus on specific communities rather than citywide residents.
ComEd Celebrates First Graduating Class of New Job Training Program
ComEd announced the first-ever cohort of the ComEd Craft Academy program has graduated, with nine participants demonstrating the knowledge and physical competencies required to enter the craft workforce, comprised of roles in the skilled trades, including entry-level positions such as line workers and construction workers. The Craft Academy launched earlier this year to expand training opportunities for prospective skilled trades workers, a key focus of ComEd’s plan to grow its workforce to meet the demands of the clean energy transition underway in Illinois.
LUV INSTITUTE CELEBRATES 10 YEARS
Cosette Nazon-Wilburn founded the Love, Unity and Values (LUV) Institute in 2012 with the purpose of helping young people who were struggling with socio-emotional learning competence. To celebrate the organization’s 10th year, LUV Institute is hosting a Parade of Hearts Tour.
RAOUL, U.S. SECRET SERVICE HOST TRAINING AIMED AT PREVENTING TARGETED SCHOOL VIOLENCE
Attorney General Kwame Raoul partnered with the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) and the Lake County State’s Attorney’s office in hosting a training designed to prevent targeted acts of violence in schools. The event is part of a series of trainings on behavioral threat assessment that are presented by the NTAC to help prevent mass casualty attacks.
RAPID RESPONSE FUND AWARDS 63 ORGANIZATIONS
Candice Washington founded Brown Books and Paintbrushes in 2017 to educate young children about Black culture through art, literacy and cultural programming. Brown Books and Paintbrushes was one of 63 organizations Chicago Beyond awarded money to as part of its Rapid Response Fund.
