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Unladylike2020: The Changemakers Highlights Women in the U. S. Who Fought for Civil Rights and Women’s Suffrage, and Premieres Nationwide July 10, 2020 on PBS
American Masters – Unladylike2020: The Changemakers Highlights Women in the U. S. Who Fought for Civil Rights and Women’s Suffrage, and Premieres Nationwide July 10, 2020 on PBS The program spotlights women who pioneered social change and equal rights 100 years ago – including the first women in the U.S. Congress and State Senate, and a co-founder of the NAACP – as part of PBS’ summer celebration of women trailblazers.
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Businesses and Residents of Illinois Affected by Civil Unrest
Illinois businesses and residents affected by civil unrest on May 26 through June 8, 2020 can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today.
CHANGE TO LOTTO JACKPOT INCREMENTS
The Illinois Lottery today announced that it was making a change to the jackpot increments for its Lotto game.
Black Women Bonding Together to Provide Breast Cancer Support
While Black and white women may get breast cancer at the same rate, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Black women die from breast cancer at a higher rate, and Beulah Brent said she wants to change that statistic.
Chicago State University and City Colleges of Chicago Partner to Put Students on the Path to In-Demand Careers in Supply Chain Management
Chicago State University (CSU) and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) announce a partnership to offer guaranteed admission to eligible transfer students from Olive-Harvey College (OHC), creating a clear path to a CSU bachelor’s degree and eventually a career in supply chain management.
Entrepreneur Empowering Millennials Through Real Estate and Financial Literacy
Pongee Barnes, born and raised on the south-side of Chicago, is a political-science graduate of Southern Illinois University of Carbondale. Barnes embarked on her real estate career as a college student in 2005 at the age of 20, buying her first condo in Chicago. After buying 2 condominiums during the most recent tumultuous real estate market collapse, she was able to endure and purchase flips and rentals.
Chicago Launches Initiative to Bridge Digital Divide, Provides Free High-Speed Internet Access to Over 100,000 CPS Students
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot recently announced the launch of ‘Chicago Connected,’ which will provide free high-speed internet service to approximately 100,000 Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students in their households.
Pastors consider what it means to open churches in the midst of COVID-19
As Chicago re-opens from its stay-at-home order during COVID-19, clergy members are having conversations about what it looks like to welcome congregants back into houses of worship.
GRANTS DISPENSED TO SMALL BUSINESSES HURT BY COVID-19 PANDEMIC
The Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC) recently announced that it has been selected along with 100 Black Men and Hispanic Federation as partners by Hennessy in Unfinished Business, a new initiative that will dispense grants to Asian Americans, African Americans and Hispanic small businesses that apply for, and qualify, for funding.
CTA HOSTS WEBINARS TO INCREASE WORKFORCE
Amid COVID-19, those interested in training and workforce resources with the Chicago Transit Authority have the opportunity to participate in webinars called, Construction Talks. The hope is that people will take advantage of available opportunities and CTA will increase the workforce for its Red and Purple Modernization Program, while practicing social distancing.
Target Increases Starting Wage to $15; Thanks Frontline Team Members with Recognition Bonus
Target recently announced a number of industry-leading updates and extensions to its pay and benefits. Beginning July 5, it will permanently raise its starting wage for U.S. team members to $15 per hour.
SCHOOLS ON SOUTH SIDE RECEIVE NEW DESIGNATION PROGRAMS
Chicago Public Schools recently announced that Parkside Elementary School and Percy L. Julian High School are among the 22 elementary and high schools who have received new designation programs.
Aunt Jemima Brand To Remove Image From Packaging And Change Brand Name
Aunt Jemima, one of the long-time brands of The Quaker Oats Company, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, Inc., recently announced it will remove the image of Aunt Jemima from its packaging and change the name of the brand.
Small Businesses Getting A Boost From South Side Travel Agency
A travel agency in Auburn Gresham is expanding its services this year, while also aiding black businesses, by sponsoring an upcoming business expo in Evergreen Park.
