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Chicago Public Schools and Partners Host Inaugural Green and Growing Summit
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and District partners hosted the inaugural Green and Growing Summit. CPS, along with Openlands, Healthy Schools Campaign (HSC) and Advocates for Urban Agriculture (AUA) organized the summit to strengthen the connectivity of Chicago’s garden education movement by building on the work of the Green Teachers Network and the CPS Garden Educator Cohort.
Progress continues in critical upgrade of Chicago’s natural gas delivery system
The Peoples Gas program to modernize Chicago’s antiquated natural gas delivery system continued its steady progress in the first quarter of 2023. Data from the quarter has been reported to the Illinois Commerce Commission as part of the commission’s extensive oversight of the Safety Modernization Program.
Belmont Village Senior Living Caretaker Receives Prestigious Argentum 2023 Hero Award
Belmont Village Senior Living is proud to recognize Janny Flores, caretaker at Belmont Village Buffalo Grove, as the recipient of the 2023 Hero Award from Argentum, the country’s most recognized trade association in senior living. The award is a testament to Flores’ outstanding commitment, compassion, and selflessness in serving the senior living industry with unparalleled excellence.
Jumpstart Your College Journey This Summer with Summer Start, Deadline is Fast Approaching—June 12
Students who graduated from Chicago Public Schools in fall 2022 or spring 2023 are invited to enroll in the City Colleges of Chicago Summer Start session where they can earn college credits and up to $1,000. Classes takes place from June 20 to August 4 and to receive the full payment, students need to sign up, attend and participate in the Summer Start program, and also register for fall 2023 classes at City Colleges.
PASTOR JOHN HANNAH TO BRING TOGETHER THOUSANDS ON THE SOUTHSIDE TO MARCH FOR PEACE IN CHICAGO DURING ITS ANNUAL
Pastor John F. Hannah, Senior Pastor of New Life Covenant SE Church congregation will host its annual “Prayer on the 9” initiative where thousands of people stand together in solidarity during a city-wide march. “Prayer on the 9” with its theme “Our Youth Matter” is a community outreach program that serves as a catalyst for social change in Chicago communities where violence is most prevalent, “Prayer On The 9” will be held on Saturday, May 27th beginning at 12 noon. Pastor Hannah will present his community address at the beginning of the rally at 79th Street and Greenwood.
Project OneTen Calls for Mentors to Help Boys of Color Transition to High School and Beyond
Project OneTen, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the academic foundation for boys of color, has just announced its call for mentors to apply for the 2023-2024 cohort. Beginning in April, National Volunteer Month, Project OneTen is recruiting mentors to fulfill the organization’s mission to help boys build the foundation they need to prepare them for success in school and beyond.
EMERGENCY COMMUNITY FORUM TO BE HELD IN WAKE OF CPD OFFICER ARE’ANAH PRESTON’S SENSELESS TRAGEDY
Ciara Stanton- Associate Director of the Public Equity Intervention Group- will be joined by over 300 mental health professionals, violence prevention advocates, elected officials and Chicago area residents in an urgent community forum addressing mental health and public safety. The forum is being organized in the wake of the senseless tragedy that took 24-year-old CPD Officer Areanah Preston’s precious life.
COOK COUNTY OFFICIALS TO DETAIL DAUNTING CHALLENGES AS WELL AS THEIR ONGOING COMMITMENT TO MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Dennis Deer- Cook County Commissioner of the 2nd District- will be joined by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry, Cook County Public Health CEO Dr. Lamar Hasbrock, Mental Health advocates and civic leaders in a discussion concerning the progress, challenges and outcomes concerning the current mental health crisis in Cook County.
NOTABLE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, PUBLIC EQUITY, SET TO HOST FORUM DEDICATED TO ADDRESSING MATTERS CONCERNING MENTAL HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Ciara Stanton- Associate Director of the Public Equity Intervention Group- will be joined by over 300 mental health professionals, violence prevention advocates, elected officials and Chicago area residents in an urgent community forum addressing mental health and public safety.
THE MAYOR’S BALL, A WHITE-TIE CELEBRATION FOR MAYOR- ELECT BRANDON JOHNSON, WITH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, A MINI TASTE OF BLACK CHICAGO AND FUNDRAISING TO STOP SEX TRAFFICKING OF BLACK GIRLS IN CHICAGO, WI
As Mayor -Elect Brandon Johnson, is preparing to be sworn in as the 57th Mayor of the City of Chicago, The FM Omni-Channel Radio Station, is producing the Mayor’s Ball AKA The Peoples Ball. The Mayor’s Ball will be this Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Malcolm X College, 1900 West Jackson Blvd., 6pm-10pm. Tickets for the Mayor’s Ball are available at www.ChicagoMayorsBall.com.
Today, the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, a program of the Obama Foundation, announced four MBK Model Communities, a new initiative that seeks to expand the implementation of evidence-based practices a
Today, the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, a program of the Obama Foundation, announced four MBK Model Communities, a new initiative that seeks to expand the implementation of evidence-based practices and impact for communities across the country. These MBK Model Communities were selected from a network of hundreds that have an evidence-based track record of success in positively shifting outcomes for boys and young men of color. The four are: Newark, New Jersey; Omaha, Nebraska; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Yonkers, New York, each representing a tangible example of the systems-level impact that communities can have when working to achieve the MBK Milestones. The MBK Milestones are six key life milestones that research shows are especially predictive of later success, and where interventions can have the greatest impact.
Black-Owned Edtech Company Stemuli Announces Merger of Infinity.careers and Oppti, Founders Take on New Roles
Stemuli—a gaming company at the intersection of AI, education, and workforce development—announced the merger of Infinity.careers and Oppti into Stemuli, with all companies focused on providing career navigation tools to empower students with the skills needed to thrive in the 21st century economy.
Black Women's Health Imperative releases after the Supreme Court issued a stay temporarily keeping medication abortion pills available
Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI) issues the following statement on SCOTUS decision to preserve access to safe medication abortion.
Spelman College Announces 136th Commencement Speaker, Valedictorians and Honorary Degree Recipients
Spelman College announced, Nikole Hannah-Jones, the Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of the 1619 Project and a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine, will deliver the keynote address to graduates during Spelman College's 2023 Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 21, at 3:00 p.m. She will also receive a Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa. The ceremony will be held at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park, GA.
