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THREE STELLAR EDUCATION ADVOCATES PRIMED, READY AND FOCUSED FOR STRETCH RUN FOR CONTESTED THORNTON HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 205 BOARD RACE
Career Educator Nina Graham, Healthcare Advocate Dr. Kara Ellen Davis MD, and Community leader Stafford Owens have coalesced their talents, resources, and successful experiences in their collective run for re-election and election respectively in the April 4th, Thornton Township High School District 205 Board of Trustees race.
Sterling Bay Promotes Keiana Barrett To Chief Diversity & Engagement Officer
Sterling Bay, a Chicago-based real estate development firm, has promoted Keiana Barrett to serve as the company’s Chief Diversity & Engagement Officer, effective January 7. Barrett oversees the development and execution of Sterling Bay’s community integration and diversity inclusion strategies. She has more than 20 years of experience in government affairs, strategic communications and community engagement.
WORLD POWERS MUST STOP PLUNDERING AFRICA
Pope Francis echoed the late great Pan-Africanist, Kwame Nkrumah, during his recent African visit. But will the foreign powers heed his call to stop plundering Africa?
Child Welfare: HHS Is Taking Steps to Help States Support Relative Caregivers with Evidence-Based Programs
Washington, D.C.- March 8, 2023, Representative Danny K. Davis (D-IL) issued the following statement on the public release of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report Child Welfare: HHS Is Taking Steps to Help States Support Relative Caregivers with Evidence-Based Programs (GAO-23-105624).
Young, Black & Lit Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary with 25,000 Book-Giving Campaign and Youth Writing Contest
Young, Black & Lit is excited to announce their five-year anniversary with the launch of Give Big, Get LIT: Bridging the Gap Through Literacy and Storytelling campaign, a year-long literacy campaign aimed to empower children of color through culturally diverse books. On Wednesday, Feb. 15, the organization launched a national book-giving campaign with a goal of donating 25,000 books and kick-off the Young, Black & Lit Future Author family writing contest.
CPS Announces Plan to Expand Cameras for Districts Schools
Chicago Public Schools today announced a bold three-year security camera investment plan as a critical part of CPS’ comprehensive safety initiatives. The $76.3 million investment, announced Wednesday morning at Eli Whitney Elementary School, calls for adding cameras to existing schools and updating systems that currently have outdated equipment in an effort to ensure that all District schools have state-of-the-art cameras to support the safety of students and staff.
National Initiative to Reduce Gun Homicides by 20 Percent Over 5 Years Launches in First 4 Cities
During Black History Month when the accomplishments, struggles and resilience of the Black Struggle are brought to the forefront of the American public as means to remind our nation that truly without Black History, there is no American history; four national African American led organizations committed to ending gun violence are partnering with mayors across the nation to scale up, unite and bring cohesion to the growing movement of the community violence intervention (CVI) ecosystem.
JENISE TERRELL NAMED CEO OF PUBLIC ALLIES
The Board of Directors of Public Allies, a nonprofit dedicated to social justice and racial equity, is honored to announce the appointment of Jenise Terrell to the position of CEO. Jenise brings over 25 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, community development, and leadership development to this role. Most of her career has been focused on leveraging national service as a vehicle to create pathways to leadership for marginalized and disenfranchised voices across the United States.
G-SHOCK AND WU-TANG CLAN RELEASE SECOND LIMITED EDITION TIMEPIECE
The GM6900WTC22-9 celebrates Wu-Tang Clan's 30th anniversary, nearly half a century after the culture-disrupting hip-hop genre was birthed
National Alliance for Black Business (NABB) and the U.S. Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Form a Historic Alliance to Develop Black-Owned Businesses
On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), and the National Alliance for Black Business (NABB) signed a historic MOU during the NABB's first annual National Black Business Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. The NABB was co-founded by the National Business League (NBL) and the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), which represent a combined 153 years of service to Black businesses and are now collectively working to organize a unified national black economic agenda.
Kim Carter Heads to UN Headquarters to "Tell it Like a Woman" and Share Her Story of Resilience and Overcoming Obstacles
To support the call for a gender-equal media and entertainment industry, the Permanent Mission of Italy to the UN and UN Women, together with a cross-regional group of Member States and the non-profit organization "We Do It Together" (WDIT), which is focused on women's empowerment, will hold a special screening of "Tell it Like a Woman" at the United Nations Headquarters in the U.N. General Assembly Hall.
Chicago Treasurer’s Office and R. Seelaus & Co. Invest to Increase Homeownership and Renew Neglected Neighborhoods
More low-to-moderate income homebuyers in Chicago will now be able to realize their dreams of homeownership. Thanks to an innovative public and private partnership between the Chicago City Treasuer’s Office and R. Seelaus & Co., Inc., a certified women-owned, full-service investment and asset management firm, new capital has been invested in Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae that will make mortgages for single-family homes more accessible on the city’s south and west side neighborhoods.
The Wait is Over! HAMILTON RETURNS TO CHICAGO!
Chicago, Ill. – Broadway In Chicago announced that HAMILTON will return to Chicago for the first time following a record-breaking 3+ year run. This multi-week engagement begins September 13, at the James M. Nederlander Theatre. Groups are now available for 10+ by calling 312-977-1710. Casting, performance schedule, and individual ticket sales for HAMILTON will be announced later this year. For more details, visit BroadwayInChicago.com.
THE DUSABLE MUSEUM TO PRESENT A NEW EXHIBITION OF ART FROM THE COLLECTION OF ACTRESS CCH POUNDER
The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center is pleased to announce a new exhibition featuring paintings from the Collection of Emmy® award-nominated actress CCH Pounder. The exhibition “Diaspora Stories: Selections from the CCH Pounder Collection” will open on March 18, 2023, and continue through July 16, 2023.