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Stillman College Wins the 34th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge, America's Premier HBCU Academic Competition
Stillman College earned top honors and a $75,000 institutional grant from Honda at the 34th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC), America's premier academic competition for students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Hosted on the American Honda corporate campus in Torrance, Calif., more than 200 HBCU students, along with their coaches, participated in this year's HCASC National Championship Tournament, which returned to an in-person format for the first time in four years. Beyond the competition, the HCASC program included student networking opportunities and activities with HBCU presidents and representatives. Honda provided more than $400,000 in institutional grants to the participating HBCUs.
Hyde Park Summer Fest Set for June 17th and 18th
The Hyde Park Summer Fest is coming back this summer. The event will take place Saturday-Sunday, June 17th and 18th, at the Midway Plaisance. There were 25,000 people in attendance at last year’s two-day event. It was the first year Hyde Park Summer Fest was a ticketed event.
The Surge Institute Founder Carmita Semaan recognized as a Luminary by 1954 Project
Carmita Semaan founded the Surge Institute in 2015, with a mission to amplify and educate Black and Brown leaders in education to prepare them for senior and executive roles. With the Surge Institute, Semaan is working against the great discrepancy between who youth serving organizations serve versus the leadership in those institutions. Semaan wants to ensure there are more people who have shared experiences and are connected with the community. People that are in positions of power and influence, in order for more sustainable outcomes, opportunities and progress for young people.
Mayor-Elect of Park Forest wants to revitalize businesses in the Village
Joseph Woods was always interested in politics, he gravitated toward the public service aspect of it. It started off with him running for the Library Board. It was during the time he was looking for ways to give back, as well as use his expertise as a writer and Poet Laureate. While he was doing writing workshops to teach children the importance of writing, he decided to run for Library Trustee. Then, he ran for Village Trustee.
Youth Internship Program gives students hands-on experience
The University of Chicago is set to accept students into its Youth Internship Program. Students who are interested in health sciences, computer sciences or IT services are encouraged to apply. The University of Chicago launched the Youth Internship Program in 2021 to provide paid employment opportunities for Chicago Public high school students who live on the South Side of Chicago. The mission of the program is for students to gain a stronger peer network, prepare and expose them to college and career options. Students have access to guest speakers at the University, as well as to professional development activities. The hope is that access will enable them to be more successful in the internship experience.
Every Child has the Right to Learn to Read
As a parent, do you think your child is reading at grade level? The Learning Heroes' National Parent Survey, conducted annually since 2016, consistently found that many parents tend to overestimate their child's academic performance, including their reading levels.
Non For Profit Tax Preparation Organization Provides Low-Income Start-Up Businesses A Platform to Experience Entrepreneurship
Free For You Services is taking a stance against poverty excited to have by holding its first STANCE (Striving To Advance Negative Community Environments) Charity Fashion Show on May 7, 2023, from 4:30 PM -7:30 PM at the Chicago Theatre Works: 1113 Belmont Ave. Chicago, IL 60657.
NOTED EVANGELIST SHELDOU TO KEYNOTE 4TH ANNUAL VIRTUAL BLACK WORLD PRAYER DAY, MAY 27TH
Noted Evangelist Dr. Verndale Sheldou will be the keynote speaker at the 4th Annual Virtual Black World Prayer Day on Saturday, May 27th, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER DENNIS DEER SUCCESSFULLY SPONSORS RESOLUTION DECLARING THE MONTH OF APRIL AS “SECOND CHANCE MONTH”
Dennis Deer- Cook County Commissioner of the 2nd District- is expressing his appreciation to his fellow Commissioners for supporting him in his quest to ensure that all Cook County residents have a fair chance at redemption, growth, and prosperity.
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCES PLANS TO OPEN TWO NEW LOCATIONS IN MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS, AND FUNDING FOR A NEW BRANCH IN WOODLAWN
Chicago Public Library (CPL), in collaboration with Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Planning and Development (DPD), announced today two new libraries will be part of mixed-use developments planned for the Back of the Yards and Humboldt Park communities. The Library also announced that it will leverage $18 million in capital bond funding for a new library branch serving the Woodlawn community. These investments are a testament to the city's ongoing efforts to promote literacy, education, and community engagement.
Cubs’ Adbert Alzolay Helps Distribute Food at Advocate Health Care’s Food Farmacy Day
Advocate Health Care and the Chicago Cubs partnered together Wednesday afternoon to deliver fresh fruits and vegetables and many smiles to Advocate Trinity Hospital patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. The event was part of Advocate Health Care’s Healthy Living Food Farmacy Day, which was held at Bethany Lutheran Evangelical Church on Chicago’s south side.
REP. KELLY, SENATORS DUCKWORTH, DURBIN INTRODUCE TWO BILLS TO INCREASE YOUTH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Today, U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL-02), along with U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), reintroduced two bills to expand and increase access to employment opportunities for underserved youth. The Helping to Encourage Real Opportunity (HERO) for Youth Act and the Assisting in Developing (AID) Youth Employment Act, which was previously titled the Creating Pathways for Youth Employment Act, will increase federal resources for communities seeking to create or grow employment programs and provide tax incentives to businesses and employers to hire and retain youth from economically distressed areas.
Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon Gives Employers Incentive to Hire Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon (5th District) is calling on Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois legislature to approve a resolution to help small businesses and formerly incarcerated individuals searching for work in Cook County. Last month, HB 3418, which creates the Securing All Futures through Equitable Reinvestment Communities Act was approved by the Illinois House of Representatives and referred to the Senate.
CONGRESSMAN DANNY K. DAVIS VOWS TO FIGHT TO KEEP SUPPORT SYSTEMS INTACT WHILE REPUBLICANS SLASH BENEFITS IN DEBT CEILING PROPOSAL
Today, Rep. Danny K. Davis voted against the Default On America Act. This extreme MAGA Republican legislation presents Americans with a terrible choice: either House Republicans will wreck our economy or inflict cruel cuts that hurt everyday people.
