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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.
Illinois Earns Credit Upgrade from S&P
Governor JB Pritzker celebrated S&P Global Ratings’ upgrade of Illinois bonds. This latest action means that Illinois has received a total of seven upgrades in less than two years under Governor Pritzker. This fiscal progress was achieved due to strong fiscal leadership by Gov. Pritzker and Democrats in the General Assembly.
Green City Market to Kick Off 2023 Sustainable Supper Series at Michelin-Recognized Restaurant, Eden
Green City Market (GCM), the nonprofit organization behind Chicago’s premier sustainable farmers’ market, is hosting its first installment of the 2023 Sustainable Supper Series at The Paramount Group’s Avondale-based restaurant, Eden. The event takes place on from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, and tickets will include a specialty cocktail (or mocktail), a three-course meal sourced locally and sustainably from Green City Market farmers, and a live panel discussing the important impact that farmers’ markets have on the local food system.
Sebastian White to Partner With Chef Devon Quinn to Raise Funds for The Evolved Network
Chef Sebastian White of The Evolved Network and Chef Devon Quinn, Chief Culinary Officer for eden, are thrilled to present “Sprouts of Change”, a five-course collaboration dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 14. Guests will enjoy passed bites, dinner, and wine pairings–with each of the five courses created by either Devon or Sebastian, ending with a dessert they’ve created together. All proceeds from the dinner will directly support The Evolved Network in their mission to provide culinary, gardening, and service experiences to equip youth in systematically oppressed Chicago communities. Programs offer transformative healing, useful real life skills, and the support needed to evolve into masters of their own unique gifts.
SOUTH SUBURBAN SCHOOL DISTRICTS COME TOGETHER FOR A BLACK HISTORY PERFORMING ARTS SHOWCASE FEATURING OVER 400 STUDENTS
More than 400 students from districts across the south suburbs came together at Governor’s State University on Monday, February 27, for a Black History Performing Arts Showcase. The theme of the showcase was “As One” and was a collaborative effort between Rich Township High School District 227, Southland College Prep High School, Elementary School District 159, Matteson School District 162, and Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163.
Reregulation of Airlines Will Have Negative Impact on Travelers of Color
Among the significant strides our country has made to create a more equitable society, air travel does not always come to mind. However, it was not long ago that air travel was only for the elite. Airfares were prohibitively expensive, and flying on commercial airlines was a privilege that almost exclusively upper-class, white Americans could enjoy.
Toyota Announces the Winners of its ‘Need a Nudge’ Contest
An inspiring group of noteworthy local grassroots organizations from across the U.S. have been named recipients of $10,000 grants, in the first-ever Toyota “Need a Nudge” contest. The national initiative, launched in the fall of 2022, was conceived to help support and uplift non-profit organizations and leaders across the country, whose often unsung work is effecting positive change in the communities Toyota serves.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ASKS COURT TO REQUIRE TIKTOK TO COMPLY WITH INVESTIGATION
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 46 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief on Monday asking a court to order social media company TikTok, Inc. to fully comply with an ongoing national investigation into whether the company violated consumer protection laws.
