Local News
Cubs Charities Black History Month Leaders
Coach Tristan Hannah began coaching with Cubs RBI in the winter of 2020. After graduatingfrom college Tristan says he knew coaching was going to be the right fit. “I played for Cubs RBIwhen I was in high school, and after doing my research on where the program currently was, IknewthatIwantedtobeapartofthisprogramagain.
A LOCAL BOUTIQUE OWNER USES SOCIAL MEDIA TO ENGAGE CUSTOMERS DURING THE PANDEMIC
Melanie Whaley is a researcher; a networker and she keeps her eyes and ears to the ground. As the owner of Essential Elements, located at 1640 E. 87th St., she had to pivot when the pandemic hit.
Roquan Smith Pays it Forward Chicago Bears All-Pro Linebacker Shows Support for Local Homeless Services Provider on Chicago’s South Side
Good things do really happen to people who share their hearts and resources with those who have little. At least that’s what we all like to believe. In this case, the day that Chicago Bears All-Pro linebacker Roquan Smith became aware of Matthew House Chicago, and the men and women the organization serves, he decided that he is the man who has resources to make those good things happen.
The Bolingbrook Black History Month Awareness Club Presents: The 24th Annual Black History Month Celebration Uses Education to Elevate
In Honor of Black History Month, Bolingbrook Black History Month Awareness Club will organize its 24th Annual Black History Month Celebration Saturday, February 12, 2022, from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Bolingbrook High School, 65 Raider Way, Bolingbrook, IL 60440.
National Equity Fund (NEF) Announces a Record $2.2 Billion in Investments for 2021
In 2021, National Equity Fund (NEF) had its strongest performance throughout its 35-year history. The nonprofit raised and deployed a record-breaking $2.2 billion in affordable housing investments, which included a record $1.23 billion in LIHTC investments and a record $930 million in affordable housing preservation lending. In total, these investments created and preserved 13,550 affordable homes in 2021
Sourcebooks Partners with EBONY Publishing
Sourcebooks, an innovative and entrepreneurial Midwest-based publisher and the largest woman- owned book publisher in America, is partnering with EBONY Publishing, the publishing arm of the iconic Ebony brand, a leading and trusted voice in areas of social justice, entertainment, and African American culture.
Tivity Health Appoints Stephanie Davis Michelman to Board of Directors
Tivity Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: TVTY), a leading provider of health improvement solutions, announced the appointment of Stephanie Davis Michelman as an independent director to its Board of Directors. Michelman, most recently Vice President/General Manager, of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics (Estée Lauder Companies), has over 15 years’ experience driving growth and profitability in public and private companies, working to expand several of the most well-known consumer brands.
TESSA THOMPSON IS THE NEWEST FACE OF ARMANI BEAUTY
Armani beauty is pleased to announce American actress Tessa Thompson as the newest face. Thompson will feature in both the campaigns for the iconic LUMINOUS SILK FOUNDATION and the new LIP POWER, shot by Swedish photographer Mikael Jansson.
MAYOR LORI E. LIGHTFOOT, CHICAGO FIRE FOOTBALL CLUB, CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY BEGIN TALKS FOR NEW NEAR WEST SIDE TRAINING FACILITY
Sports performance center and training fields proposed for vacant land in the Roosevelt Square neighborhood on the Near West Side; community meetings begin in March.
Golub Capital, Chicago Booth, and the Chicago Urban League Launch Social Impact Partnership
Golub Capital, the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and the Chicago Urban League are launching a partnership that will play a foundational role at the new Golub Capital Social Impact Lab (“Golub Capital Lab”) at Chicago Booth’s Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation. The Golub Capital Lab, through a significant five-year commitment from Golub Capital, will provide training and professional development to amplify the impact of leaders of high-potential nonprofits serving communities of color.
A Local Author Capitalizes On A Photo Being Worth A Thousand Words
It all started with a photo of Ahmand Smith dressed as a character that would lead to him creating Kodi Blackman and, writing the book, “Kodi Blackman The Eclipse.”
Art exhibit highlights Black joy and the path to it
Artist Adeshola Makinde was watching “Summer of Soul,” a documentary about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, and he heard Nina Simone singing, “Young, Gifted and Black.”
Sound Voyage takes music lovers on a journey
Erik L. Jones grew up in a household with a love for music. He became an avid jazz fan. He has a deep love of music that is more global but also knows the importance of highlighting local artists, which he does through his work with Kusanya Café and The Blue Sapphire Experience.
Foot Locker, Inc and LISC announce funding for 16 organizations
Foot Locker, Inc., through the Foot Locker Foundation, and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) have announced grant funding for nonprofit community organizations that empower youth in Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities.