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Project HOOD and Pastor Corey Brooks to Host World's Largest Baby Shower
Project HOOD, a non-profit organization led by Pastor Corey Brooks, is set to host the World’s Largest Baby Shower from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13. This monumental event will take place at the New Beginnings Church, located at 6620 S. King Drive.
The Obama Foundation’s My Brother’s Keeper Alliance Announces $1M Investment in Chicago-Based Organizations Supporting Boys and Young Men of Color This Summer
The My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, a program of the Obama Foundation, announced that 33 Chicago-based organizations have been named Freedom Summer 2023 grant recipients. The Freedom Summer grant program aims to support local organizations that are working to reduce violence in Chicago communities this summer by creating and expanding spaces and programming where boys and young men of color can safely learn, play, and engage. The My Brother’s Keeper Alliance’s investment, coupled with its dedicated training and programmatic support efforts, will build safer and more supportive communities for Chicago’s boys and young men of color, where they feel empowered and are inspired to reach their full potential.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO CLOSE CHICAGO’S DEVICE GAP
Mayor Brandon Johnson, in partnership with World Business Chicago, announced the launch of a month-long campaign encouraging Chicago’s business community and large organizations to donate computers and laptops no longer in use to be refurbished and given to families who need a device.
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.
