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Takeaways from a Conversation about Equitable Development
Morgan Malone is a social impact designer, a real estate advisor and has been an economic development practitioner for about 10 years. Most recently she has been managing the Michael Reese Redevelopment in Bronzeville.
21st Ward Candidate envisions a new ward, wants community input
Ayanna Clark always said she would never run for office. But two things happened in 2022 that made her decide to run for the 21st Ward Alderperson. The first thing that led her to run was a series of shootings that took place close to her oldest son’s school.
PoetrYY Finance announces partnership with Mbanq, and names Chairman of the Board
Respected Wall Street banker and Founder of 7Even Hills Venture Capital, a New York City-based fintech-focused VC firm, Delon Turner has been officially named chairman of the board of PoetrYY Finance; a digital financial technology services enterprise partnered with Mbanq.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH FORUM FEB. 25TH TO MOBILIZE BELIEVERS FOR PROGRESS
As part of Black History Month activities, a faith unity forum will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 11:30 a.m. at the Living Sacrifices Ministries, 11824 S. Western Ave., Chicago, Illinois.
Black Magic Showcase Provides a Platform for Youth to Learn Chicago’s Black History Using Dance and Performing Arts
Black Magic Showcase will debut on February 18th at Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, 700 E. Oakwood Blvd, Chicago, IL 60653, from 12:00 PM until 3:00 PM, The anticipated Black History showcase uses modern urban dance and performing arts to activate and engage with the youth to educate the importance of Chicago’s contribution to Black History Month.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE JONES INTRODUCES LEGISLATION GEARED TOWARDS REDUCING CRIMES AT GAS STATIONS AND GROCERY STORES
Thaddeus Jones- Illinois State Representative of the 29th Legislative District- has officially introduced legislation that would reduce crimes at gas stations, grocery stores, pawn shops, and banks.
“Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited” Ribbon Cutting
Chicago African Americans in Philanthropy (CAAIP) hosted a ribbon cutting on February 2nd for the outstanding multi-media photographic exhibition Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.
Bradley University’s “Intern of the Year” has been helped along by CHA/S2S Scholarship
De’Jah Donahue has taken advantage of the Chicago Housing Authority’s full range of resources during her time as a high school and college student. She interned in the Resident Services department and worked in the Youth Opportunities division. She also used the CHA/Springboard to Success (S2S) Scholarship to help pay tuition at Bradley University, where last year she was named the College of Liberal Arts “Intern of the Year.”
Sheriff Dart Warns Public of Phone Scam
Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is warning of a telephone scam where a caller identifying as a Sheriff’s Office employee tells victims they must pay a large fine for missing court or they will go to jail.
YELLOW BANANA SEEKING LOCAL OPERATORS AND PRODUCTS AS IT PREPARES TO REOPEN SHUTTERED GROCERY SITE IN ENGLEWOOD PREVIOUSLY OPERATED BY WHOLE FOODS MARKET
Yellow Banana, LLC has inked an agreement to reopen the Englewood grocery site previously operated by Whole Foods Market. The new store, which will be operated as a Save A Lot, will ensure access to healthy and affordable options through an assortment of fresh and organic produce, meat cut daily in store, and a curated selection of local, national and private label products.
Gale V. King Named Chair of The Executive Leadership Council
Gale V. King, Independent Board Director and Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer (retired) at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, has been elected Chair of The Executive Leadership Council (ELC). The ELC is the preeminent global membership organization for Black CEOs, C-Suite and senior executives, board members, top-tier entrepreneurs, and global thought leaders.
Founders First CDC Non-Profit To Award $100,000 In Grants For Third Year To Support Illinois Businesses
Founders First CDC announced the third wave of its Chicago Job Creators Quest Grant to support minority and underrepresented business owners throughout the state of Illinois.
Michelle A. Albert, MD, MPH, Featured in TIME Magazine Special Issue on ‘The Future of Medicine’
Michelle A. Albert, MD, MPH, past president of the ABC and current president of the American Heart Association, is featured in several articles in TIME Magazine’s recent end of year special issue, “The Future of Medicine.”
Xavier University of Louisiana and Ochsner Health Partner to Create College of Medicine
Xavier University of Louisiana (Xavier) and Ochsner Health (Ochsner) announced an agreement to establish a joint College of Medicine. The two institutions will create a strong physician pipeline that addresses longstanding inequities within the nation's health care system and builds the health care workforce of the future. By anchoring their partnership with a College of Medicine, Xavier and Ochsner affirm their legacy of advancing health care excellence and education for the next generation, bringing new opportunities to marginalized populations in Louisiana and the United States