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NEW MAYOR OF ROBBINS READY TO ORGANIZE
Darren Bryant was sworn in as Mayor of Robbins in May and already has big plans for the Village. At 29, Bryant is the youngest African American Mayor to hold office in the entire state of Illinois. But Bryant has been a public servant since he was 23, when he served as Park District Commissioner.
The Atlanta Voice publisher elected for second term as NNPA’s First Vice Chair
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) announced that the organization elected Janis L. Ware to serve as its First Vice Chair for a second term.
CONGRESSMAN DAVIS CELEBRATES EXPANDED CHILD TAX CREDIT
Monday, June 21, was designated Child Tax Credit Day. Congressman Danny Davis, D. Dist. 7, joined community stakeholders to talk about the importance of an expanded child tax credit. The Child Tax Credit was part of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan signed by President Joe Biden in March. The expanded tax credit would give $250 per month, per child, between the ages of 6 to 17, and $300 per month, per child, younger than 6. Families who make less than $75,000 annually are eligible for these payments, which are set to begin, July 15.
Rep. Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Help 9-1-1 Operators
“Our nation’s 9-1-1 call takers and emergency dispatchers take calls from people experiencing some of the most distressing and desperate moments of their lives,” said Rep. Kelly.
SEAWAY BANK REOPENS TO THE PUBLIC
Seaway Bank, which has been a part of the Chatham community since the 1960s, is a division of the Self Help Federal Credit Union.
CDC Approves Return To Cruising
Tom Joyner’s Ultimate Party with a Purpose® supporting students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) sets sail in November.
Redfin Reports Pending Sales Continue to Slow--Still Up 29% from 2020
The breakneck pace of the housing market is beginning to slow heading into June, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage.
IIT PARTNERS WITH NEW ESPORTS ARENA
Esports and gaming have been gaining popularity, with gamers becoming celebrities and making money from esports. A new Esports arena, Surge by Smash Interactive, is set to open in Bronzeville and the Illinois Institute of Technology will leverage its esports and digital arts program to partner with the arena.
SBA Announces Funding Competition to Organizations Providing Federal Procurement Training to Veteran Entrepreneurs
The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced that non-profit organizations and private sector firms are now eligible to compete for funding of up to $500,000 to deliver federal procurement training to veteran and service-disabled veteran entrepreneurs. The application period runs through July 12, 2021.
FOUNDER EXPOSES YOUNG PEOPLE TO WORLD OF TAP
Bril Barrett considers himself a taptivist. The founder of Making A Difference Dancing Rhythms and M.A.D.D. Rhythms Tap Academy spent his whole life wanting to be a professional tap dancer. “At a certain point, I decided that I wanted to try and help expose young people from the community like me to the art form, to offer it as a solution, or possibility for an option for them, as well,” he said.
BrainGuide provides tools and resources
A new tool for Alzheimer’s and Dementia has been developed in partnership with UsAgainstAlzheimer’s. The BrainGuide provides resources to help combat the disease by identifying memory problems before people are diagnosed.
XSET Partners With Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America
XSET, the world’s fastest growing lifestyle gaming organization, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), the nation’s most experienced mentoring organization, recently announced a new partnership designed to bring the excitement and passion of gaming to a whole new generation.
MAYOR LIGHTFOOT AND KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE ANNOUNCE TECH LAUNCHPAD TO CLOSE INDUSTRY EQUITY GAPS
As part of Chicago’s effort to match thriving local tech firms with top-notch and diverse talent, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined leaders from education, tech, and workforce development sectors and announced new and expanded programs to help close the tech industry’s equity gaps, including the creation of a new Tech Launchpad at Kennedy-King College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago.
SHORE COMMUNITY SERVICES CELEBRATES 70 YEARS
For more than 70 years, Shore Community Services, Inc. has been servicing people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.