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Black Excellence In Bleu Celebrates Black Legislators And Women In Positions Of Power
Black Excellence in Blue was co-founded by Illinois Speaker of the House Emanuel "Chris" Welch, former Michigan Speaker of the House Joe Tate and TaQuoya McConnico in 2024. It was launched during the Democratic National Convention, which was hosted in Chicago.
New Cook County Commissioner Wants To Bring Resources Her District
Dr. Kisha E. McCaskill was appointed 5th District Cook County Commissioner in January of this year. She filled the seat left vacant by now Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon.
Fintech Acquisition To Help Spur Entrepreneurship
Walter Mendenhall, Founder of Male Mogul Initiative, along with WNBA player Jewell Loyd and her brother, Jarryd Loyd, have acquired the financial technology company Helpwithmyloan.
Advocate Encourages People To Get Screened For HCM
February is American Heart Month and February 26th is recognized as National Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Day.
Alderman Yancy of the 5th Ward Holds Meeting About Walgreen’s Closure
South Shore residents gathered at Bryn Mawr Community Church to receive information about the impending closure of the Walgreen’s on 71st and Jeffery. The Fifth Ward Alderman Desmon Yancy and Executive Director of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce Tonya Trice spoke to the residents about the next steps and received feedback about what they would like to see in the space next.
CHICAGO ALDERMANIC BLACK CAUCUS DRAWS OVER 1000 CITIZENS TO THE 2ND ANNUAL CITY OF CHICAGO JOB FAIR AT MALCOM X COLLEGE
Alderman Stephanie Coleman-Chairman of the Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus- was joined by her fellow Black Caucus colleagues as they successfully hosted the 2nd Annual City of Chicago and Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus job fair. The event was held to allow Chicago residents to explore entry level and above exclusive career opportunities within the City of Chicago and its affiliated agencies. The event was held on Saturday, February 21st, at Malcolm X College. Over 1000 Chicago residents arrived as early as 8am to line up as they presented their resume and credentials to numerous city of Chicago agencies.
THE GREATER JOLIET AREA YMCA RECEIVES A $850,000 GRANT THAT WILL SUPPORT FAMILIES AT THE SALVATION ARMY OF JOLIET
Building on their past collaboration for e-learning during the pandemic and summer day camp programming, the Greater Joliet Area YMCA have been awarded a grant of $850,000 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development that will help families at The Salvation Army of Joliet.
Inaugural DuSable Museum Day Weekend Honoring Black History and Culture
The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, founded in 1961 by Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs, stands as one of the nation’s first independent museums dedicated to preserving and celebrating Black history, culture and art. Named after Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, Chicago’s first non-Indigenous settler, the Museum has been a beacon of education and inspiration for generations. From its humble beginnings in Dr. Burroughs’ home to its status as a Smithsonian-affiliated institution, the DuSable Museum remains a cornerstone of historical preservation and cultural empowerment.
The Obama Foundation Brings World-Class, Affordable, Local Culinary Experience to the Obama Presidential Center
As the Obama Foundation prepares to open the Obama Presidential Center to the public in 2026, today they announced Chicago Chef Cliff Rome and Bon Appétit Management Company will collaborate to provide food service and catering operations across the majority of campus, including at the Center’s restaurant and café, which are open to the public.
THE BLACK CAUCUS 2ND ANNUAL CITY OF CHICAGO JOB FAIR AT MALCOLM X COLLEGE
Alderman Stephanie Coleman-Chairman of the Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus- will be joined by her fellow Black Caucus colleagues in hosting the 2nd Annual City of Chicago and Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus job fair.
Get ready, Chicago! The 2025 Soar Awards are bringing gospel’s biggest superstars to the city for an unforgettable night of powerful performances, legendary honors and soul-stirring music!
The highly anticipated 2025 Soar Awards will take place on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the Greenwood Oasis located 7621 S. Greenwood in Chicago, IL, bringing together some of the most influential figures in gospel music. Hosted by a dynamic duo of award winning recording artist Jekalyn Carr and talk show host Willie Moore Jr., this unforgettable evening will honor Yolanda Adams, Smokie Norful, and Archbishop William Hudson, celebrating their remarkable contributions to the gospel music industry.
Chicago Federation of Labor Endorses 209 Students 1st Slate in the Proviso Township High Schools District 209’s School Board Race
The Chicago Federation of Labor (CFL), one of the metropolitan area's most influential organizations, has endorsed the 209 Students 1st Slate in the Proviso Township High Schools District 209’s School Board race. This endorsement is significant as the CFL is the umbrella group for 300 unions in suburban Cook County and Chicago.
Illinois Partners for Human Service to Launch “Living Wages, Thriving Communities” Campaign to Advocate for Fair Pay
Illinois Partners for Human Service (Illinois Partners) has officially launched the Living Wages, Thriving Communities website to bring attention to the urgent need for human service workers to earn livable wages: LivingWageIL.org. On Wednesday, February 26, at noon, advocates, community leaders, and frontline workers will gather in the rotunda of the Capitol Building in Springfield, Illinois, for a pivotal rally and press conference to launch the campaign demanding fair pay and sustainable funding for the human service sector.
REVIVER® CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND FOUNDER NEVILLE BOSTON'S ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY
Reviver is proud to celebrate Black History Month and the journey of founder, Neville Boston — from creating the world's first digital license plate to becoming the first Black-founded technology jersey patch partner among the NBA.
