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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.
Chicago Public Schools Honors Class of 2023 Chicago Builds Graduates
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez honored Chicago Builds graduates today during a celebration with students, families and community members at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 134. Chicago Builds is an industry-recognized pre-apprenticeship training program where students explore multiple career pathways in the construction industry. In addition to earning their high school diploma, approximately 66 Class of 2023 Chicago Builds graduates earned industry-recognized certifications in electrical, carpentry, heating and cooling (HVAC) and welding. These graduates are among an estimated 14,000 CPS students enrolled in Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes, including 1,000 scholars who explored the District’s Model Pathways Programming in addition to about 7,000 students in Early College STEM High Schools.
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.