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Actress Draws From Life Experiences For Music And Acting Preparation
Rosita Young always knew that she should be on television. She can remember telling her mother when she was four years old that she wanted to be on television. Born in Jackson, Miss., and raised in Los Angeles, Young, who goes by Rosita, was right in the heart of the entertainment industry. Her mother did what she could to help jumpstart her daughter’s acting career.
Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter Strengthens Commitment to Health Equity Through Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
In an ambitious effort to tackle longstanding health disparities, the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter has reaffirmed its commitment to health equity by expanding mission-driven activities that reflect the needs of underserved and underrepresented communities.
Glodean Champion Launches "The Process to LOVE™"
Workplace miscommunication costs businesses an estimated $1.2 trillion annually and social division is at an all-time high. The solution? Author, communication expert, and TEDx speaker Glodean Champion introduces The Process to LOVE™—a communication framework designed to bridge gaps, build trust, and create cultures rooted in respect, empathy, and connection.
Sundial Media & Technology Group and Creator Currency Networks Launch CreateHer Network to Address $31.8 Trillion Women Creator Economy Gap
Sundial Media & Technology Group, a human connections company and home to iconic brands like ESSENCE, AFROPUNK, and Refinery29, announced a strategic partnership with Creator Currency Networks to launch CreateHer Network, the first women's creator platform designed to close the economic gap between women's cultural influence and their compensation.
Illinois Peace Project Debuts the 2025 'Peace Portraits’ Honorees
The Illinois Peace Project (IPP) recognized five honorees for “Peace Portraits,” a visual project highlighting Illinois men and women working to end gun violence in their community. The event took place at the Metropolitan Peace Academy in Pilsen.
DCASE Brings Two Major Exhibitions to the City of Chicago This Summer: Fabiola Jean-Louis’ Waters of the Abyss and Blondell Cummings: Dance as Moving Pictures
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is proud to present two powerful exhibitions this summer at the Chicago Cultural Center: Waters of the Abyss, a major solo exhibition by visual activist Fabiola Jean-Louis, and Blondell Cummings: Dance as Moving Pictures, a comprehensive survey of the late visionary choreographer and multimedia artist. Both exhibitions are free and open to the public, celebrating creativity, storytelling, and cultural reclamation.
American Cancer Society VOICES of Black Women Ambassador Dr. Erica Austin Convenes local Black Women to promote Women’s Health
As the nation celebrates National Cancer Survivors Month, we recognize disparities faced by Black Women still exist. In their most recent Facts & Figures for African American/Black People report, the data showed Black Women re 38% more likely to die from breast cancer than White Women, despite slightly lower incidence rates.
Dr. Joyce Ester Named 7th president at Governors State University
On July 1, Governors State University (GovState) Board of Trustees (BOT) will welcome Dr. Joyce Ester as the University's seventh president to succeed Dr. Cheryl F. Green, who passed a month after retiring.
SAMUEL ADAMS AWARDS MOOR’S BREWING CO 2025 BREWING & BUSINESS EXPERIENCESHIP
Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream®, the philanthropic program supporting food and beverage entrepreneurs nationwide, proudly announces Moor’s Brewing Co. as the 2025 winner of its prestigious Brewing & Business Experienceship. Now in its 14th year, the program welcomes this standout craft brewer into an esteemed community of innovators and changemakers in the beer industry.
Education Leader Valerie Coffman Named Executive Director of One Lawndale Children’s Discovery Center
One Lawndale Children’s Discovery Center is proud to announce the appointment of education leader Valerie Coffman as its new Executive Director. Coffman brings more than a decade of experience in early childhood education, community engagement, and leadership development to the role. She will lead efforts to launch the Discovery Center, a children’s museum offering educational, health, recreational, cultural, and arts programming, set to open in 2027 and attract 75,000 visitors annually from across North Lawndale, Little Village, and the broader Chicagoland area.
Nourishing Hope and Growing Home Partner to Expand Access to Healthy Food and Job Readiness Resources in Englewood
Nourishing Hope, one of Chicago’s leading hunger relief and social service organizations, is announcing a new partnership with Growing Home — a USDA-Certified Organic urban farm, workforce development center, and nonprofit social enterprise located in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago. Through paid, innovative job training and access to affordable, locally grown produce, Growing Home empowers individuals and strengthens neighborhoods. The partnership will bring Nourishing Hope’s Online Market to Growing Home’s South Side location.
Giannoulias Cracks Down on Unlawful Use of License Plate Reader Data
Following reports that Texas police illegally accessed Illinois automatic license plate reader (ALPR) data to track down a woman for an abortion care-related matter, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced new measures aimed at preventing further abuse.
Poetry Foundation Announces the First Sustainable Futures Grants Cohort
The Poetry Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the Sustainable Futures Grants program, its new national philanthropic initiative providing $3 million in multi-year general operating support grants to 12 poetry organizations.
Aquino law expands support for safety net hospitals
To protect the stability of safety net hospitals, State Senator Omar Aquino championed a new law that will generate additional revenue for hospitals across the state.