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Now and Later® Teams Up with Keshia Knight Pulliam and Terrence J
Now and Later® candy is excited to announce the launch of its #RecognizeTheChew Class in Session Series. In alignment with the brand’s vision to celebrate hard work and making a difference, the program recognizes the hustle of ambitious entrepreneurs, go-getters and leaders from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The program is founded on the C.H.E.W. mantra, an acronym which stands for Champion, Hustle, Empower, and Win.
Out of the Darkness Walk set for October
The Illinois Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) announces its annual Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk taking place Saturday, October 2nd from 9 am-1 pm. Since the first walk in 2004, events like the Chicagoland Walk have provided a platform to create awareness of mental health and suicide prevention
The Son Of Revolutionary Activists Keeps father’s legacy alive
August 30 would have been Fred Hampton’s 73rd Birthday. Hampton, Chairman of Illinois’ Chapter of the Black Panther Party was assassinated on Dec. 4, 1969. There has been a concerted effort to make the Hampton’s childhood home in Maywood, Ill., a historical landmark. Fred Hampton, Jr., Chairman of the Black Panther Party Cubs, has been working to keep his father’s story in the forefront. Hampton, Jr. describes his father as someone people could relate to and a servant of the people.
The Long Awaited Comprehensive Clean Energy Bill Passes
The Senate Bill 2408 was passed by the Illinois Senate 83-33 on Monday, Sept. 13, and has been signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker on Wednesday, Sept. 15.
Mother-Daughter Team Create A Skincare line
Adrienne Hughes-Jackson and Brittany Hughes experienced adverse reactions to popular skincare products and decided to create their own lotions and creams. When they saw they weren’t getting any adverse reactions to what they created, they started handing it out to their family and friends. It snowballed from there to become a skincare line, Nzuri Body Essentials.
Auburn Gresham/Englewood Foster Families Received Shoes
Children cheered as Chicago Bears Defensive Linemen Akiem Hicks approached the building at SOS Children’s Villages Illinois in the Auburn Gresham/Englewood neighborhood recently. Inside a room, children and families had homemade signs to welcome him. Hicks, along with the United Healthcare provided new shoes to 170 children.
U.S. Department of Education Announces Over $40 Million to New Cohort of Promise Neighborhoods Grantees
The U.S. Department of Education today awarded over $40 million to the newest cohort of Promise Neighborhoods grantees across seven states. This announcement comes as U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona continues the Department’s “Return to School Road Trip” in Indiana today.
$1.4 million in new COVID-19 Emergency Relief + Recovery Grants Announced by Illinois Humanities
At a time when the impacts of COVID-19 continue to devastate communities around the state, Illinois Humanities is awarding its largest grant pool in the organization’s history for pandemic relief and recovery: $1.4 million to 254 organizations in 72 counties. These awards support public humanities organizations in communities whose residents have been particularly hard hit by the pandemic, and which are often bypassed by traditional funding streams due to their size, organizational capacity, or geographic location.
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Looking To Build Wealth For Your Family Or Find A Great Job?
Do You Want To Build Wealth For Your Family or Find A Great Job? The City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin Can Help!
Jesse White Awards Over $5.6 Million in Adult Literacy Grants
Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White awarded over $5.6 million in Adult Literacy Grants to help students develop and enhance their reading, math, writing and English-language skills.
AKArama Foundation Donates Supplies
The AKARAMA Foundation’s Women’s Health and Wellness Committee celebrated the start of school by presenting a bounty of school supplies to Dulles School of Excellence and John Fiske Elementary School students in the Woodlawn community. The Foundation – the charitable arm of Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated –- transported boxes and bags to the schools. The Foundation acknowledged Alderman Jeanette Beatrice Taylor of the Twentieth Ward, where both schools are located. She responded to the call by generously donating 23 boxes of supplies.
Jesse White Warns Consumers to Beware of Flood-Damaged Cars
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is warning consumers interested in purchasing used vehicles to beware of flood-damaged cars resulting from flooding caused by Hurricane Ida or other natural disasters.
Lecrae Partners With Experian
Grammy Award-winning recording artist, Lecrae, has partnered with Experian North America, a leading information services company, to present, “Protect The Bag,” a six-part web series, that provides viewers with a blueprint for building a financial legacy.
National Museum of African American History and Culture Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
In September, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will celebrate five years as the nation’s largest cultural destination dedicated to exploring the African American story and its impact on history. After operating virtually for 10 years, the museum opened on the National Mall Sept. 24, 2016.