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A. Philip Randolph “Gentle Warrior Awards” Returns as a Gala Cocktail Reception
The only museum of its kind to celebrate community leaders who uphold the labor movement; agents of change Presented by Wintrust, the National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum (NAPRPPM) will mark its 27th anniversary by hosting the “Gentle Warrior Awards” Gala Cocktail Reception. The museum’s premiere fundraiser will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, Hyde Park Bank, 1525 East 53rd St.
Richard King Mellon Invests in Black Founded Ed-Tech Startup
RK Mellon Foundation makes a project-related investment in a Black father-son-led company that aims to increase diversity in STEAM fields so disadvantaged populations are included in the future of work. Damola and Wole Idowu - engineers, creatives, educators, and entrepreneurs - founded Toyz Electronics at Carnegie Mellon University’s Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship in Pittsburgh, Penn
GOVERNOR, AG ADDRESS EXPRESSWAY SHOOTINGS, ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME
Two of the state's top officials each held news conferences Monday morning to outline current and proposed responses to increasing crime, including expressway shootings and organized retail thefts.
WITH A STIRRING AND INSPIRATIONAL SPEECH, JONATHAN JACKSON ENTERS RACE FOR FIRST DISTRICT HOUSE SEAT
Jonathan L. Jackson, an activist, businessman and educator, is a strong and outstanding candidate to become the next congressman representing Chicago’s South Side and the entire Illinois 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Black Child Clothing Introduces Their 300 Signature Collection
Black Child Clothing, a clothing company out of Chicago, Ill., is excited to announce the launch of their 300 Signature Collection. This collection was designed to commemorate the 300 Freedom Suit Cases that were filed in the St. Louis Circuit Court House from 1814 to 1860, a time period when it was illegal for a slave to be found literate. The designs on the 300 Signature Collection display replicas of authentic slave signatures from these 300 Freedom Suit Cases.
LIFEWTR® Spotlights and Uplifts Black Creatives
Quilen Blackwell’s journey took him from Madison, Wis. to Thailand to Milwaukee and finally to Chicago, where he founded an organization that takes vacant lots, turns them into solar farms that grow flowers. The flowers Chicago Eco House grows provide an economic solution for poverty where the farms are located.
Black Women on Boards Launches New Accelerator and Founding Partners
Black Women on Boards (BWOB), a new global organization that removes the invisible obstacles that Black female executives face when pursuing board membership, announced a new cohort-based board accelerator program for its members with the support of founding partnerships with DCVC, Diligent, Felicis Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, and Sapphire Ventures.
Lawyer wants to create more visibility for Black legal professionals
Rana Coleman has been passionate about the law since she was 12 years old. She always knew she would end up in this field. She has been working in the legal field for 15 years.
A Local Austin Community Business Provides Fresh Produce And Jobs For Youth
In the early days of COVID-19, Rodney Williams hosted peace circles for young people who live in the Austin community. Schools were closed because of the pandemic and Williams wanted to check-in on the young residents in the neighborhood.
Black Christian Couple Makes Global Impact On Social Media
Josiah and Kristin Smith are a married couple, living in California, who are navigating the entertainment industry as Christians. God has opened a lot of doors for them. Kristin reports on sports and entertainment news for CBS2 in Los Angeles and Josiah has found success on social media and online with his clean comedy.
August Wilson’s words come to life in ‘Gem of the Ocean’
There is no substitution for August Wilson’s words. No improvisation. The playwright’s words are a song. There is a melody to the language. If you don’t know the words, you won’t get close to the melody.
ORCHESTRA PARTNERS APPOINTS KIM HUNTER TO INDEPENDENT CORPORATE ADVISORY BOARD
Orchestra Partners announces the appointment of Kim Hunter to the Independent Corporate Advisory Board, effective immediately. Hunter brings strategic integrated marketing communications expertise, deep prior experience in growing professional services firm, as well as an entrepreneurial mindset with proven experience with innovation. Following the appointment of Mr. Hunter, the Board will comprise five directors. He will be serving a three-year term, which is subject to shareholder approval.
The Park Forest Toastmasters Club Wants You As A Guest At Their Upcoming Virtual Celebration
On behalf of the Park Forest Toastmasters Club 1717 “Please, Be Our Guest” to the virtual celebration on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. We are celebrating 67 years as a Chartered Toastmasters International Club servicing the community of Park Forest and beyond
CTA Service Enhancements Made Permanent on Four Bus Routes Serving Chicago’s South, West Sides
The Chicago Transit Board today approved permanent changes to three bus experiments aimed at improving service for communities on Chicago’s South and West sides. The permanent changes make bus travel more convenient and provide stronger bus-rail system connections for riders of the #31 31st, #52 Kedzie, #94 California and #157 Streeterville/Taylor routes.
