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‘The Forge’ Shows The Power Of Mentorship, Forgiveness And Discipleship
“The Forge” tells the story of Isaiah Wright and his mother Cynthia and how the power of mentorship can help a person find their purpose. The movie is opening exclusively in theaters on Friday, Aug. 23rd.
Burst Into Books Encourages Children To Read And Engage With Books
Jurema Gorham was motivated to launch Burst Into Books because of her career in education and her journey into motherhood. Gorham, who has been in education for more than 15 years, started Burst Into Books in 2018.
Mobile Makers’ Impact Recognized by LISC Chicago
Designer and Educator Maya Bird-Murphy founded Mobile Makers to address the lack of diversity in architecture and provide access to design for young people.
Embracing a New Era: Whittney Smith’s Vision for the Future with Kamala Harris
As Deputy Director and Counsel for Lawndale Christian Development Corporation, I am filled with excitement at the groundswell of energy for Kamala Harris’ candidacy for President. LCDC does not endorse any candidate for public office, however, the policies VP Harris supported during her career largely align with ouAs Deputy Director and Counsel for Lawndale Christian Development Corporation, I am filled with excitement at the groundswell of energy for Kamala Harris’ candidacy for President. LCDC does not endorse any candidate for public office, however, the policies VP Harris supported during her career largely align with our mission.r mission.
Bally's Chicago Casino Continues to Outpace the Market on Average Month Over Month
Bally's Chicago Casino outpaces the market on average month over month in July. While statewide casino revenue declined by 1.7 percent from the prior month, Bally’s maintained comparable results with gross gaming revenue of $12.5 million.
LTYC Celebrates Monumental Success for Its True Support: A Celebration and Support System for Women of Color
Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center (LTYC) is basking in the post-event buzz surrounding the monumental success of its 3rd Anniversary Black Leading Women's Celebration: Honoring the Impact of Rising Stars and Shining Legacies. This event, a testament to LTYC's unwavering commitment to integrating the arts in education and honoring Black Women who are breaking barriers and shattering glass ceilings, has profoundly impacted our community. It's the shared celebration of empowerment and support from our community that has made this event a true success.
America Needs Kamala Harris to Win
Vice President Kamala Harris has the vision, the intellect and the heart to lead a conversation about how to preserve American democracy. As a country, we are still struggling to make this “A more perfect union.” We are an incredibly unique and beautifully diverse nation, blessed in so many ways. However, our history of cultural cleavage and racial unrest still plagues us. At times, the ideological divide seems to be an unbridgeable chasm. There are those who would use political power to exploit our differences and undermine the very democratic institutions that have held us together as a nation.
Outside Distractions Hurt Health Care Innovators for Black and Minority Communities
Heart disease, cancer, and stroke are among the leading causes of death in America. In each case, African-Americans are at least twice as likely to die than Whites according to private and public health experts.
AFT and Microsoft Partner on AI Technology Symposium to Aid Teachers, Support Students’ Learning
Today, the AFT is teaming up with Microsoft for a pathbreaking “AFT/Microsoft Symposium on AI in Education and Beyond”—a practical two-day information and training summit to empower educators to share their expertise with developers and receive hands-on experience to better understand and safely introduce emerging AI technologies.
Africa International House is postponing the 2024 African Festival of the Arts
This difficult decision is due to the rising cost of production, coupled with our commitment to keeping admissions affordable for our community. Over the past few years, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have faced numerous challenges that have affected our ability to host the 2024 Festival to our high standards.
Alzheimer’s Association Recommended Home Safety Tips
The Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging caregivers and families of loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia to keep home safety top of mind.
CAROL'S DAUGHTER LOVE DELIVERED DEBUTS BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH ADVOCACY TRAINING VIDEOS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MAMA GLOW FOUNDATION
In celebration of Bump Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness for maternal health and support, Carol's Daughter and the Mama Glow Foundation are proud to announce the first two parts of their Love Delivered Black Maternal Health Advocacy Training videos available at www.carolsdaughter.com/lovedelivered. The videos are designed to be informative, engaging, and action-oriented, providing viewers with valuable tools to advocate for their health and for the health of their loved ones and community.
Kerri Harper-Howie Announces the Publication of Her First Book
Celebrated entrepreneur and business owner Kerri Harper-Howie announced the publication of her new book THE FAMILY SECRET: The Business and Franchise Owner's Guide to Building Generational Wealth. The book details Harper-Howie's unexpected and life-changing career transition from lawyer to franchise owner, following in the wake of her mother Patricia Williams' pioneering legacy as a McDonald's franchise owner in Los Angeles.
FIXING DEMOCRACY: Young Voters of Color Reveal Blueprint for Democratic Reform in National Focus Groups
Justice + Joy National Collaborative (Justice + Joy), an intergenerational gender and racial justice advocacy nonprofit, released insights from Fixing Democracy, a national study and youth civic engagement initiative focused on marginalized girls, young women, and gender-expansive young people of color aged 16-25.