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YoSy Media Teams with Crossover Media Group to Launch Sybil Wilkes’ New Podcast, “What Else You Need to Know.”
YoSy Media and Crossover Group Group have struck a deal on “What Else You Need to Know,” a weekly podcast hosted by broadcast media veteran and YoSy co-founder Sybil Wilkes. “What Else You Need to Know” thoughtfully examines social and personal dynamics from a perspective of Black well-being, and is a companion broadcast to Wilkes’ “What You Need to Know” newsletter, Facebook Live and YouTube livestreams.
COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER DENNIS DEER BRINGS TOGETHER ELECTED OFFICIALS AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS IN BRINGING ATTENTION TO RECENT NATIONAL TRENDS ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
The national health care costs of domestic violence are high, with direct medical and mental health care services for victims amounting to nearly $4.1 billion.
Walmart’s “Black Friday Deals for Days” Returns with More Savings, Longer Events and Earlier Access for Walmart+ Members
Back by customer demand, Walmart is announcing the return of its month-long savings event, “Black Friday Deals for Days.” Like the past two years, Walmart will spread the excitement of Black Friday savings over three events throughout November and cap off a month of deals with Cyber Monday, delivering customers great prices on the must-have gifts of the season.
The City of Chicago Provides Opportunities for Residents to Support New Arrivals Ahead of Fall and Winter Seasons
With winter approaching, there is a need to provide new arrivals with winter coats and warm clothing along with other essential items. On Wednesday, August 31 the City of Chicago began welcoming asylum seekers bused from Texas to Chicago. To date the City has welcomed more than 3,000 new arrivals and they include individuals, families, children, and infants seeking refuge.
Chicago Transit Board Approves Two Measures Authorizing Future Land Acquisitions in Support of Advancing the Red Line Extension (RLE) Project
The Chicago Transit Board today approved two new measures that will allow the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) to begin the process of acquiring previously identified properties needed as part of the highly anticipated Red Line Extension project – one of the most critical investments in CTA’s history, and a transformative investment for Chicago and its Far South Side communities.
OIG Releases Third Quarter 2022 Report
The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released its third quarter report to City Council, which summarizes the Office’s activity from July 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022, and contains details of concluded investigations, evaluations, audits, and other activities.
Delta participates in the 51st Annual Legislative Conference of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
Delta continued to elevate the conversation on equity by convening a panel of our partners during the recent 51st Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. in Washington, D.C. The first time Delta has participated in this esteemed gathering of policy experts, community leaders and Members of Congress, the panel featured leaders from Goal Setter, OneTen, Responsible Business Initiative for Justice (RBIJ) and the Organization of Black Aviation Professionals (OBAP).
MAYOR THADDEUS JONES ANNOUNCES THE SUDDEN PASSING OF THE CALUMET CITY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
Thaddeus Jones - Mayor of Calumet City, Illinois - regretfully is announcing the sudden passing of the on-site Calumet City Director of Information Technology, Robert McGee. On October 6th, Director McGee suddenly passed away while doing what he was firmly focused upon and genuinely loved, performing his duties at Calumet City City Hall.
Ignite and Black at Microsoft (BAM) Bring Free STEM Workshop to Students on the South Side of Chicago in Light of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Black at Microsoft (BAM) and Microsoft STEM Americas divisions hosted a free STEM Workshop for Chicago Public School students on the South of Chicago. The workshop will featured cybersecurity experts who drew attention to the importance cybersecurity to protect systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
BY THE HAND CLUB FOR KIDS FINDS A HOME IN ENGLEWOOD
By The Hand Club for kids was founded in 2001 with children from Cabrini Green. Twenty-one years later, the organization has served more than 6,000 children who range in grades from kindergarten to high school.
700 Volunteers Turn Out for Illinois CPA Society’s 13th Annual CPA Day of Service
Showing their commitment to their communities, hundreds of certified public accountants (CPAs) across Illinois participated in the Illinois CPA Society’s 13th annual CPA Day of Service on Sept. 23rd, with others still planning activities this fall.
AWARD-WINNING BEAUTY COMPANY TLB RAISES $6.7 MILLION TO EXPAND INCLUSIVE BEAUTY BRANDS
Award-winning beauty company The Lip Bar Inc. announced that it has raised an oversubscribed $6.7M fundraising round to further grow its house of brands including The Lip Bar, the 10-year-old innovative vegan, cruelty free and non-toxic beauty brand, and thread beauty, the newly launched, bold, gender-neutral, Gen Z-focused, BIPOC beauty brand that is proving to be a breath of fresh air in the industry
Minority Accounting Students Sought for Internship Preparation Program
The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) is proud to support aspiring CPAs at the 11th annual Mary T. Washington Wylie Internship Preparation Program to be held Jan. 4-6, 2023. The award-winning, threeday, virtual program aimed at advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the CPA profession is now accepting applications until Nov. 7, at www.icpas.org/ mtww.
BOY SCOUTS HOST 14TH ANNUAL WHITNEY M. YOUNG, JR. SERVICE AWARD CELEBRATION
Pathway to Adventure Council, Boy Scouts of America, is pleased to recognize exceptional community members at its 14th Annual Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award Celebration on October 20, 2022. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago at 6:30pm.
