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HELLO BABY HELPS CHILDREN LEARN AND PLAY
Hello Baby, located at 600 E. 61st St., was founded by Debbie Frisch, who wanted to provide resources to children and to caregivers. Frisch said she saw how much harder it is, as a single mother, when there are not adequate resources when it comes to social services.
National Park Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Preserving Black History and Culture in National Parks
Established in 2001, with the support of the 15th Director of the National Park Service (NPS) Robert G. Stanton, the first African American NPS Director, AAEF’s mission is to connect all people to the role of African Americans in U.S. history through national parks.
OLYMPIA FIELDS TRUSTEE ENERGIZED, PRIMED AND READY FOR STRETCH RUN IN THE RACE FOR VILLAGE PRESIDENT
DESIREE WATKINS HONESTY, INTEGRITY AND UNMATCHED EXPERIENCE Desiree believes that her current role as Village Trustee as well as her successful corporate career has positioned her to become the next Village President. She has long held a vision of people first when working in civic positions and wants to be the person to create positive and deliberate change in her community. She believes in a local government that works for the people. Watkins is firm in her philosophy that resourcefulness and relationships is key to bringing the needed change. Watkins adds, “I am not a career politician, as a matter of fact I’m not a politician at all but I’m doing politics due to the lack of leadership of those in office who choose personal interests over the community”.
Cancer Advocates React to Governor’s Budget
Today, Gov. J. B. Pritzker released his proposed budget for Illinois. Shana Crews, director of government relations in Illinois for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), made a statement in reaction.
Comcast RISE to Award $1 Million in Grants to BIPOC-Owned, Small Businesses in Chicago and Cook County
The Comcast RISE Investment Fund is focused on small businesses that have been in business for three or more years with one to 25 employees. “Comcast RISE is designed to give BIPOC-owned small businesses tools to not only survive the pandemic, but thrive afterward,” said Jeff Cobb, Regional Vice President of Comcast Business. “We’re pleased to be able to make these resources available in Chicago and Cook County, which is home to one of the most pandemic-impacted small-business communities in the nation.”
PERSONAL TRAINER WANTS PEOPLE TO BE HEALTHY AND COMPLETE
Joy-D Williamson is a certified personal trainer who has developed a 12-week program to help people improve their quality of life by becoming healthier.
LINDA-DENISE FISHER-HARRELL NAMED ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGO
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) today announced that former company member Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell has been named Artistic Director of the contemporary dance company effective March 1, 2021.
American Families’ Desire to Save For Their Children’s Future Increases During the Pandemic, According to New Research Survey
UNest, the first-of-its-kind mobile app that helps parents invest in their children’s future financial wellness, has announced the results of a survey that it commissioned focused on family savings through the pandemic. The survey, conducted by The Harris Poll and Caliber Intelligence on behalf of UNest, has shown that despite new financial strains from COVID-19, parents conclusively place their children’s future as their most pressing savings goal.
ORGANIZATION USES SPORTS TO MAKE POSITIVE IMPACT
LaVonte Stewart, founder of Lost Boyz, Inc., grew up in South Shore and uses his love of baseball to support and empower young people.
AUTHOR SEEKS TO EMPOWER YOUNG BLACK GIRLS
Tamera Elyse Trimuel is using her voice to empower and inspire young Black girls with her book, “Dear Black Girl, You Are IT!” Trimuel, a senior at Marion Catholic High School, said the same message she had when she started her business, when she was 9-years-old, is the same message she has now. She said the message matured with her. Her business, Tamera’s Treasures, had the tagline, “Treasure the girl in you.”
SPRAYGROUND RELAUNCHES HARRIET TUBMAN BACKPACK AFTER PRESIDENT APPROVES NEW $20 HARRIET BILL
Global backpack and influential streetwear brand Sprayground, has relaunched its highly popular Harriet Tubman inspired backpack, in celebration and recognition of Black History Month, following President Biden’s recent announcement to revive a plan for $20 Harriet Tubman bill.
ORGANIZATION WANTS GREATER RECOGNITION FOR JEAN BAPTISTE POINT DU SABLE
Black Heroes Matter is continuing their fight to gain more recognition for Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, the Haitian settler who is known to many as the founder of Chicago.
CHIEF OF JUVENILE JUSTICE BUREAU PROVIDES INSIGHT INTO CARJACKING CASES
With the recent rash of vehicular hijackings, Maryam Ahmad, chief of the Juvenile Justice Bureau in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, is providing some insight into what goes into the prosecution of juveniles in vehicular hijacking cases.
As Americans Struggle Financially Amid the Pandemic, New Report Shows Private Donations Pouring in across Illinois and U.S.
As unemployment continues to rage and families struggle to make ends meet, individuals, businesses, and non-profits are stepping up to help those who have been most hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic; namely the poor, African-Americans and Latinos. Donations of money, time, and in-kind services are being given as cash-strapped state and local governments struggle to provide a safety net at a time when more people need it more than ever. Record charitable giving is aiming to abate damages from the coronavirus, which has hit those hardest who could endure it the least