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College Graduate Discusses Experience as NASA Intern
If 2020 has taught us anything, it is that life is a chaotic system, where small differences cascade into a variation of outcomes. Recent Prairie State College (PSC) graduate, Emanuel “Manny” Gomez, who spent his summer as an intern at NASA, anecdotally agrees
Black Households Earned 61 Cents for Every Dollar of White Median Incomes
The August 23 police shooting of an unarmed Black man in Kenosha, WI, triggered yet another round of community protests and national news coverage of a Black man. A series of multiple gunshots fired by a local police officer, were not fatal for 29-year old Jacob Blake; but may have permanently paralyzed him from the waist down.
KARYN CALABRESE REVIVES KARYN’S COOKED WITH POP-UP
Calabrese is best known as being the first in Chicago to advocate for the raw food movement. She has been a vegan for more than 30 years and operates Raw Bistro at 1717 N. Ashland Ave., as well as a Karyn’s Inner Beauty Center Day Spa, at the same location.
Senate committee focuses on criminal sentencing reforms
The second state Senate committee hearing spurred by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus’ recently unveiled legislative agenda focused on criminal justice reforms.
Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart Launches Community Resource Center
In light of the impending evictions crisis and growing need for mental health, substance abuse, and other social service assistance, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office has launched the Community Resource Center (CRC), Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today.
OneUnited Bank Announces Its 10th Annual “I Got Bank” 2020 Youth Essay & Art Contest Winners
OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the U.S., recently announced the winners of its 10th annual “I Got Bank! Youth Essay & Art Contest.” For the first time, there were 5 winners who submitted art, matching 5 winners who submitted essays on financial literacy. Each of the ten (10) youth winners are awarded a $1,000 savings account.
Dorm Doctors Gives Tips To College Students On How To Navigate Challenges During COVID-19
Dorm Doctors, is a Miami-based collegiate concierge service, whose expert advice might help college students everywhere. Since 2017, the company has been working to make life easier for parents and students by doing laundry, as well as providing cleaning and storage services. But in the wake of COVID-19, the company has become increasingly essential for the families that it serves.
GreenTek Packaging Launches First-Ever Non-Plastic Disposable Utensils Made from Hemp
Made from all natural elements, including U.S.-grown industrial hemp, GreenTek Packaging LLC’s newly launched Hemptensils™ is the first in-kind brand of plant-based disposable utensils that, unlike wasteful plastic end-use products, won’t harm the environment, according to a news release.
Newest trends for Black and Brown travelers presented at 7th Annual “State of Black Tourism” Event
The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) recently presented its 7th Annual “State of Black Tourism” event on September 17, in partnership with the National Press Club.
NEWLY FORMED COLLECTIVE SEEKS TO CREATE REAL CHANGE
After the death of George Floyd, a group of individuals and organizations committed to reimagining a more equitable Chicago, formed a group to look at more tangible ways to achieve racial equity.
City Council Passes The Woodlawn Housing Ordinance
City Council recently approved the Woodlawn Housing Ordinance, an affordable housing preservation ordinance designed to protect existing residents of Woodlawn from displacement, expand homeownership opportunities and ensure inclusive economic growth for the historic South Side neighborhood, according the a news release.
ALDERMAN WANTS TO ESTABLISH COP HOUSE
Ninth Ward Alderman Anthony Beale believes that establishing a “COP House” in his ward will reduce crime in the neighborhood. Beale introduced an order that would establish the house, which would be privately-funded and police- approved for the Chicago Police Department 5th District. Beale said a private entity is set to fund $200,000 of the project.
BLACK MAYORS GATHER TO HONOR FALLEN POLICE AND FIREMEN
The newly formed Southland regional Black Mayors Caucus recently came together at an event in Calumet Park to honor police and firemen who died or who were injured in the line of duty.
The International Association of Black Professional Firefighters Announces First Female President
Carrie Edwards-Clemons was recently named president of the International Association of Black Professional Firefighters (IABPFF), an organization that works to improve the economic development and employment opportunities for minorities. In addition, the IABPFF works to make fire services more relevant to the needs and aspirations of minority citizens and communities across the world.
