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August Wilson’s words come to life in ‘Gem of the Ocean’
There is no substitution for August Wilson’s words. No improvisation. The playwright’s words are a song. There is a melody to the language. If you don’t know the words, you won’t get close to the melody.
ORCHESTRA PARTNERS APPOINTS KIM HUNTER TO INDEPENDENT CORPORATE ADVISORY BOARD
Orchestra Partners announces the appointment of Kim Hunter to the Independent Corporate Advisory Board, effective immediately. Hunter brings strategic integrated marketing communications expertise, deep prior experience in growing professional services firm, as well as an entrepreneurial mindset with proven experience with innovation. Following the appointment of Mr. Hunter, the Board will comprise five directors. He will be serving a three-year term, which is subject to shareholder approval.
The Park Forest Toastmasters Club Wants You As A Guest At Their Upcoming Virtual Celebration
On behalf of the Park Forest Toastmasters Club 1717 “Please, Be Our Guest” to the virtual celebration on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. We are celebrating 67 years as a Chartered Toastmasters International Club servicing the community of Park Forest and beyond
CTA Service Enhancements Made Permanent on Four Bus Routes Serving Chicago’s South, West Sides
The Chicago Transit Board today approved permanent changes to three bus experiments aimed at improving service for communities on Chicago’s South and West sides. The permanent changes make bus travel more convenient and provide stronger bus-rail system connections for riders of the #31 31st, #52 Kedzie, #94 California and #157 Streeterville/Taylor routes.
THE MOBILE MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE (MMOT) TO BE ON DISPLAY IN CALUMET CITY TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, INSPIRE UNITY AND DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE
The MMOT is an extremely valuable and important mechanism that teaches the history of both the Holocaust and the Civil Rights movement. While its most powerful tool is teaching and promoting tolerance amongst all races, the MMOT also inspires people to combat racism, anti-Semitism, bullying, hate intolerance; the MMOT promotes human dignity.
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO IMPLEMENT SHORTER ISOLATION & QUARANTINE
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will begin to implement the most recent federal, state and city isolation and quarantine guidance, moving from a period of 10 to five days for those staff or students who test positive for COVID-19 or are unvaccinated close contacts
Rising Above COVID-19
Holding back tears, Morrell Staten shared his poignant story about his and his wife’s COVID-19 journeys last year, speaking in late 2021 at the Cobb Institute-We Can Do This/Stay Well Community Health Fair at Cass Tech High School in Detroit. Staten and his wife both tested positive for the virus at almost the same time, making it a very challenging period for their family.
Basketball player wants youth to reach high levels of success
George Blakeney, Jr. founded the You Can Foundation because of his love for people in general, but children specifically. He loves giving back. He would give the shirt off his back to help other people have a better day or make people smile.
Holding on to Their Faith
When Fayron Epps was growing up in New Orleans, Louisiana, worship services weren’t limited to Sundays. I attended church every day of the week, with my grandmother. That’s just how it was.” Inside those familiar four walls is where Epps recognized the power of the Black church.
World Business Chicago Celebrates Key Economic Achievements
World Business Chicago, the city’s economic development agency, has rolled out a bookish new marketing campaign centered around the term “pro-Chicago” to highlight key economic achievements in 2021, including record- breaking VC investments, the expansion and growth of local and international companies, and economic development-related awards and accolades
Exelon Completes Separation Of Constellation
Constellation has begun “regular way” trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market Wednesday, Feb. 2, under the symbol “CEG.”
Urban One, Inc. Announces the Promotion of Colby Tyner to SVP Programming
David Kantor, CEO of Urban One’s Radio One and Reach Media Divisions, announced the promotion of Colby Tyner to Senior Vice President, Programming Radio One and Reach Media.
Vision Films Highlights Slate of New Releases Honoring Black History Month
Vision Films’ extensive slate offers a variety of feature length films, across multiple genres, highlighted for Black History Month. All films are available on VOD and on DVD in the US, Canada, and many international territories. Of particular interest for February 2022, Vision Films’ collection includes timeless documentaries, romantic comedies, historical fiction, faith, and family-friendly fare that address cultural perspectives whether through truth-telling, comedy, or fantasy.
The Endeleo Organization wants to redevelop 95th Street Corridor
A local organization wants to revitalize the area along the 95th Street Corridor, from Cottage Grove to Halsted, to include much needed businesses for the community’s residents. The Endeleo Institute was founded in 2011 to empower the community to improve the health, education and economic outcomes to allow for a better quality of life by repurposing existing assests.
