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RELATED MIDWEST ANNOUNCES CHICAGO BASED, VETERAN-RUN VETERAN ROASTERS SELECTED AS COMPANY-WIDE COFFEE PROVIDER
Related Midwest has announced that Veteran Roasters has been selected as the company’s in-office coffee provider, and will also feature the Chicago- based coffee roasters coffee on-site daily at construction projects. In celebration of this partnership, Related Midwest hosted an event at the 900 Randolph job site on June 30 to provide free coffee for hundreds of tradespeople and highlight the U.S. Veterans who make Veteran Roasters so special.
IAMHP and State Legislators Rally Support for Behavioral Healthcare Services
Recent incidents such as school shootings, the pandemic and inflation are all factors that could greatly impact mental health. Several measures, designed to improve efficiency and efficacy of behavioral health services, were approved for increased funding during the last legislative session. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed gaps in healthcare services throughout the country.
Bikes & Music Announces Summer “Fun-Raiser!” Group Ride and Cookout to Follow Online Fundraising Drive
Bikes & Music, a Chicagoland 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, has a goal to raise $25,000 by August 20, 2022. The funds are needed for the repair of donated bicycles, and for the purchase of new bike helmets and locks. The bikes and equipment will be provided to children and adults in need.
U. S. REPRESENTATIVE DANNY K. DAVIS ANNOUNCED OVER $26 MILLION DOLLAR COMMUNITY PROJECTS
U. S. House of Representative Danny K. Davis announced at a press conference recently 25 community projects as part of the U. S. House of Representatives initiative. The projects range from technology, healthcare, education, substance use treatment, mental health services, mentoring programs, affordable housing, and capital improvements.
The Bronzeville Art District Trolley Tour Continues July 15
Friday, July 15, people are invited to immerse themselves in the Bronzeville Art District Trolley Tour. The Trolley Tour offers great access to the largest African American Art District in the Nation. Now in its 16th year, the tour will happen from 6 to 9 p.m. Attendees will be able to enjoy art and entertainment, as well as have an opportunity to meet with the gallery owners and artists. The event is free but guests must RSVP at https://bit.ly/2022bronzevillearttour
JULY AND BEYOND AT CITY WINERY CHICAGO
City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, presents a powerhouse lineup of international acts in July and beyond. Highlights include a residency with Gospel and R&B singer Glenn Jones, “the golden voice of Africa” Salif Keita, stand-up comedian Eric Neumann, Canadian blues rocker Colin James, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band doing the music of Bob Dylan and more. The following shows are on sale now at citywinery.com/chicago.
ART ON THEMART ANNOUNCES NEW YEAR OF CHICAGO DANCE PROGRAMMING FOR FALL 2022
Art on theMART’s Fall 2022 program is slated to premiere at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, and will feature two new projections highlighting the city of Chicago’s Year of Chicago Dance: Love Letters by internationally-renowned, Chinese-born, Chicago-based artist Yuge Zhou, and Trap Moulin Rouge, a commissioned piece by local performing artist Jasmin Taylor.
$1 Million Donation to the National Public Housing Museum Will Help Illuminate Public Housing’s Formative Role in the American Experience
Amplifying the voices and stories of current and former public housing residents — a central focus of the Chicago-based National Public Housing Museum— will be made possible by a $1 million donation from the Joseph and Bessie Feinberg Foundation. The funds will support a permanent exhibition showcasing diverse public housing residents’ everyday objects. Paired with captions in their owners’ own words the show will illuminate how seemingly ordinary items can and have had a significant and often transformative impact on their lives
HOLDER WHITE SWORN IN AS FIRST BLACK WOMAN ON STATE SUPREME COURT
Lisa Holder White was sworn in Thursday as the first Black woman to serve on the Illinois Supreme Court. Holder White, who previously served on the 4th District Court of Appeals, was chosen to succeed one of her mentors in the legal profession, retiring Justice Rita B. Garman, who broke many barriers herself as a woman in what was then a male-dominated profession.
South Suburban College Selected by Amazon as an Education Partner
South Suburban College (SSC) has been selected as an education partner for Amazon’s Career Choice program, providing Amazon’s hourly employees access to various educational opportunities on the Main Campus in South Holland, at the Oak Forest Center and via a virtual learning environment.
Silver Room Block Party set for July 16th & 17th
The Silver Room Sound System Block Party is back after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. It is taking place in a new location. The event will take place from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, July 16th, and 17th, at Oakwood Beach, located at 39th and Lake Michigan.
New initiative centers Black joy, leadership and the Black experience
In the Summer of 2020, George Floyd had been killed and people were coming out with statements of support for Black life and social justice. A question that Liz Dozier and Sharon Bush kept coming back to was, what does that support translate to, and what do those statements of support actually mean, in terms of action, specifically in the philanthropy community.
Perceptions Theatre Highlights Playwrights of Color in Festival
Myesha-Tiara was in college when she decided she wanted to start a theater company. She was in a theater class and saw all the actors of color and thought they should have a space to perform. In 2019, she founded Perceptions Theatre. From July 10th and 11th Perceptions Theatre hosted its second annual BIPOC Play Festival.
TASTE OF CHICAGO RETURNS TO GRANT PARK JULY 8–10
With Taste of Chicago back in Grant Park and multiple festivals, athletic events and concerts happening throughout the city and along the lakefront this weekend, the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is advising residents and visitors to be aware of street closures, additional crowds, increased traffic and to plan accordingly. OEMC is advising residents, to stay vigilant and enjoy the weekend safely and responsibly.