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COVID-19 Exacerbated Existing Inequities That Leave Black Women Behind Financially
The U.S. economy lost out on more than $507 billion in economic productivity as the attainment gap between Black and white women has widened since 1960, according to new analysis from S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). Drawing on census, labor force and GDP data, the report shows how Black women have been left with increasingly less room for educational and professional advancement, circumstances only worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic.
ORGANIZATIONS SERVE COMMUNITIES AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES
Sunshine Gospel Ministries is an organization focused on renewing the Woodlawn community through discipleship, mercy and justice. The work actually began in Cabrini Green years ago.
CEO NAVIGATES COMPANY THROUGH ACQUISITION
Sherina Maye Edwards, CEO of INTREN, is helping the utility specialty contractor company navigate its acquisition by MasTec, an infrastructure construction company.
State Supreme Court pauses transition to new appellate districts
The Illinois Supreme Court will delay its transition to implement new appellate court boundaries that were created by a recently approved judicial district map until further notice.
Ghanaian artist unveils sculpture at DuSable Museum
Ghanaian artist Kwame Akoto-Bamfo unveiled his sculpture, Blank Slate Monument, outside the DuSable Museum of African American History, located at 740 E. 56th Place, on Saturday, June 19. The unveiling was part of the DuSable Museum’s Juneteenth Celebration, as well as the museum’s first time opening to visitors since it closed in March 2020 due to COVID-19.
EEOC Provides Additional Information On Vaccinations
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently posted updated and expanded technical assistance related to the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing questions arising under the federal equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Announces New Effort to Reduce Violent Crime
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland recently announced a new Department of Justice effort to help protect communities from the recent increase in major violent crimes.
Prominent Black Attorney Wins Multiple Awards for His Digital Children’s Series and Podcast Addressing Police Brutality and Systemic Injustice
Attorney Zulu Ali has been recognized with six Communicator Awards through the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA).
The Cook County Assessor’s Office Re-Opens for In-Person Appointments
The Cook County Assessor’s Office announces the resumption of in-person visits by the public to its downtown and branch offices, in accordance with Cook County’s reopening plan on Monday, June 14, 2021. All in person visits are by appointment only and will require a mask, physical distancing, and a health screening. These requirements apply to the downtown location as well as the Markham and Skokie branch offices. Bridgeview is currently closed due to construction.
MARKETPLACE SETS OUT TO BE GOLD STANDARD FOR INCLUSIVE BEAUTY
Bridget Harris, Nathalie Day and Camille Walker are co-founders of Aurum79Beauty, a marketplace for beauty and wellness products owned by men and women of color.
Instacart Introduces 30-Minute Grocery Delivery
Instacart recently introduced “Priority Delivery,” a new experience that unlocks faster grocery delivery for customers across the U.S. and Canada, according to a press release.
CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY’S PREP PROGRAM WINS $10,000 GRANT
Chicago State University’s Pre-Freshman Program in Engineering (PREP) won second place and a $10,000 grant in the 2021 Ford Gives Back Freedom Award.
Efforts To Make This “The Safest Summer Ever"
The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is traditionally the most dangerous time for teen drivers, with a 21 percent spike in teen traffic fatalities. Traffic safety officials often refer to it as “the 100 deadliest days.”
COOK COUNTY CLERK TALKS ABOUT YEARS OF SERVICE
Karen Yarbrough oversees one of the largest consolidated clerk’s offices in the United States as the Cook County Clerk. She is the first African American woman to serve in this position.
