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Almost 9 Million Blacks Ready To Take the COVID Vaccine
A new study conducted by BlackDoctor.org (BDO), the leading health and wellness site for Black Americans with over 20 million monthly reach, shows that approximately 8.7 million Blacks are now more receptive to taking the COVID vaccine, and the hardline stance of vaccine hesitancy is decreasing substantially.
Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce Conference A Huge Success
The Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce (ILBCC) hosted two days of insightful symposiums and impactful workshops during its annual convention, themed “Surviving the Pandemics Virtual State Convention.” While the current climate has forced most organizations to scale down operations considerably, the Chamber has been able to continue providing services and fulfilling many of its 2020 initiatives.
Ariel Investments Named a Best Place to Work by Pensions & Investments
Ariel Investments, LLC, recently announced that it has been named to Pensions & Investments’ annual list of the Best Places to Work in Money Management. This is the second time the firm has received this honor.
SOCIAL SERVICES CENTER PARTNERS WITH LYFT TO PROVIDE RIDES
Centers for New Horizons, Inc., located at 4150 S. King Drive, has partnered with Lyft to offer transportation to those who are seeking jobs and job training.
BLACK FASHION WEEK FOUNDER CREATES BLACK BOUTIQUE GUIDE
Melody Boykin, founder of Black Fashion Week, wanted to highlight Black-owned fashion boutiques in the Chicagoland area. So, she decided to create “The Little Black Boutique Guide Book,” which will debut in February.
Contests encourage students to use their creative talents to promote radon awareness
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is urging residents to take time in the coming weeks to test their home for radon as part of Radon Action Month. Radon related health risks are preventable with a simple home detection test.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT COACH MOTIVATES JOB SEEKERS
Stephanie Heath is a career development coach who has seen both sides of the job market, as someone seeking opportunities and as someone who recruits candidates for opportunities.
OPENING OF SCHOOLS TO IN-PERSON LEARNING CAUSES CONCERNS
On Monday, Jan. 4, Chicago Public School teachers were set to return to school to prepare for in-person learning in classrooms that have been physically closed since March due to COVID-19. While CPS asserts schools are safe for teachers, students and faculty to return, teachers and parents of students are concerned about safety, as COVID-19 numbers have not decreased significantly enough to signal heard immunity.
The Loretto Hospital to Hold Third Annual Partner’s Reception to Reaffirm Commitment to Equity and Access in Healthcare
The Loretto Hospital will hold its annual Partner’s Reception on January 13, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The program will be held virtually this year but given the featured guests and programming, it promises to be the best Partner’s Reception yet. Attendance to the event is open to media by registering at www.lorettopartnereception.eventbrite.com
South Side Community and Healthcare Providers Urge the State to Act on Health Transformation During Lame Duck Session
At the rate the virus is spreading, January will be the deadliest month of COVID-19 in the United States, with minority communities shouldering the brunt of the consequences. Community leaders, South Side clergy and healthcare providers in Chicago are urging legislators not to wait to put more healthcare resources into these communities. Now is the time to recognize the disparities, and do something about it.
Assessor's Office Releases Comprehensive Report On North Suburban Cook County
As part of an ongoing commitment to transparency, Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi announced today the publication of a report on the reassessment of north suburban Cook County. The release of the report marks the first time the Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO) has provided a comprehensive look at how the property tax base is created in each community. It is also the first time in more than a decade that the CCAO has issued an annual report.
COVID-19 and face masks: To wear or not to wear?
Many countries around the world recommend that people wear masks in public as part of their strategy to curb the COVID-19 pandemic. MedicalNewsToday.com looks at why some people do not wear masks and discusses what scientific evidence says about wearing them.
PayPal Announces Additional $5 Million Grant Program for Black-Owned Businesses as COVID-19 Crisis Continues
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) recently announced an additional $5 million grant program that will further the company’s support for Black-owned businesses in the U.S., which have been disproportionately affected by the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new grant program is an extension of the $10 million PayPal Empowerment Grant program for Black-owned businesses that PayPal announced in June as part of the company’s $530 million commitment to support Black-owned businesses, strengthen minority communities and fight economic inequality.
