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J.P. Morgan Asset Management Commits $1 Million to Support Economic Opportunity for Underserved Youth and Single Mothers as Part of Empowering Change Program
J.P. Morgan Asset Management has announced a $1 million dollar commitment to support underserved students through commitments made by the Empower and Community Development Fund, a Donor-Advised Fund established by J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. (and administered by the Chicago Community Trust), to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and Youth Guidance, as well as to support single mothers through Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn, New York and Lee College in Houston, Texas.
Foot Locker, Inc. Invests Nearly $54 Million Towards Educational and Economic Opportunities in the Black Community
Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL), the New Yorkbased specialty athletic retailer, commemorated the start of National Black Business Month with the release of its second annual progress report detailing its efforts to equip and empower the Black community globally.
MORE THAN 600 CHILDREN, PROFESSIONALS & VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATE IN SGA ROCKET DAY
In extraordinary display of science and engineering, more than 600 children, parents, and volunteers assembled solid fuel, stomp, and compression rockets that took flight during the STEM Global Action (SGA) Rocket Day hosted by SGA affiliate STEM NOLA in late July. The U.S. Department of Defense and The Boeing Company sponsored the annual event, which advances science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education.
HBCU TOP SCHOLARS RECEIVE INTERNSHIPS WITH STERLING BAY
Representing diversity and equity in action, Sterling Bay this week will conclude its annual Sterling Bay Connects, a six-week summer internship program with a dozen students, including those selected from Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
DATA SHOWS COVID-19 IMPACT ON FUNERAL SERVICE IS SIGNIFICANT
The long-lasting repercussions of the COVID-19 are only just now being fully understood as data from the last two years becomes more widely accessible. Data from the 2022 Cremation and BurialReport, released by the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), shows that one of the most notably impacted is the funeral service profession.
Chalk Howard Street returns for the first time since 2019
A free immersive experience for the public to interact with and create street art, featuring nationally renowned 3D and 2D chalk artists, live music, dance, food and drinks, and more.
Two New Chicago Guidebooks Spotlight Hyde Park Architecture and Things to Do in the Neighborhood
For locals and visitors alike, Hyde Park holds a unique place in the city of Chicago. This historic neighborhood, home to the University of Chicago and one of the most culturally diverse areas in the city, has a rich legacy of intellectual, artistic and cultural innovation that continues to this day. Two just-published Chicago guidebooks showcase these aspects while also focusing on Hyde Park’s vibrant daily life.
Pritzker Administration Issues Second Wave of Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) issued 28 additional Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses to applicants selected in three lotteries for 185 licenses. These awardees join the 149 conditional licenses issued by the Department on July 22, bringing the total number of issued licenses to 177. The Department’s Adult Use Cannabis webpage has been updated to include today’s awardees.
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot Awards $6.5m In DCASE Grants to Chicago Nonprofit Arts Organizations
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) has announced 280 finan - cial grants were awarded to Chicago nonprofit arts organizations as part of the City of Chicago’s 2022 City- Arts Program. Owing to the City’s significant new investments in arts and culture, funding for this program has increased by 280%, climbing from $1.7 million in 2021 to $6.5 million.
Jesse White Reminds Motorists to Avoid Displaying Disability Placards from the Rearview Mirror While Driving
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding motorists to help improve road safety statewide, including not driving with disability placards or other items hanging from the rearview mirror.
THOMPSON CENTER SALE FINALIZED WITH GOOGLE TO BE BUILDING’S LONE OCCUPANT
After years of failed efforts that spanned multiple administrations, the state has finalized the sale of the controversial James R. Thompson Center in Chicago to a company that will make it the new Chicago home of tech giant Google.
Actress brings spunk to ‘The Devil Wears Prada, The Musical’
Tiffany Mann plays Kayla Ward, Andy’s best friend in “The Devil Wears Prada, The Musical,” which is currently running at the James M. Nederlander Theatre, located at 24 W. Randolph.
Red Clay Dance Company Celebrates 14 Years
Vershawn Sanders-Ward considers herself an artivist, fusing art and activism to be visible as a Black woman and an artist so that other Black young people can see her as an example.
Calumet City Mayor Eyes River Oaks Mall Redevelopment
The Calumet City Council voted unanimously to approve $22 million in funding from a $41 million bond to start redevelopment of River Oaks Mall. The overall amount of the redevelopment project is $79 million and would include a water park, a hotel with a pool, restaurants and a rooftop bar.
