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MAYOR ANNOUNCES NEW PLAN TO INVEST IN SOUTH AND WEST SIDE NEIGHBORHOODS
During a recent press conference, Mayor of Chicago, Lori Lightfoot, announced a new neighborhood investment initiative called INVEST South/West. The initiative is designed to support revitalization in 10 underinvested neighborhoods on the south and west sides. The City will combine resources with community and corporate partners to activate millions of dollars worth of investments in the targeted neighborhoods
MENTORING ORGANIZATION FOR YOUNG WOMEN PREPARES TO CELEBRATE 8TH ANNIVERSARY
Ladies of Virtue, a nonprofit mentoring organization for girls, will soon celebrate its 8th anniversary by hosting the Leading with Virtue Cocktail Reception on Nov. 7 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Venue Six10 located on 610 S. Michigan Ave. During the event, Ladies of Virtue will honor seven professional women who represent the ideals that the organization aims to instill in young women.
PepsiCo Beverages North America & ESSENCE Launch “She Got Now”
PepsiCo Beverages North America, in partnership with ESSENCE, recently introduced “She Got Now” – a multi-tiered platform that celebrates, supports and honors young Black women aspiring to and attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country.
Chicago Teachers Union pushes bill to redirect district funds
Chicago Teachers Union representatives are asking lawmakers for legislation that would force Chicago Public Schools to direct more of its state funding to services aimed at low-income students, English language learners and students with special needs. This comes amid a strike now stretching into its second week.
Grammy-Nominated Singer Mumu Fresh to Headline Betty Shabazz International Charter Schools 20th Anniversary Fundraising Concert
Multi-talented and Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, activist, and acclaimed Hip Hop artist Mumu Fresh (Maimouna Youssef) will headline the Betty Shabazz International Charter Schools (BSICS) 20th anniversary concert at City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph, on Monday, November 11. A VIP reception with Mumu starts at 6:00 p.m.; doors open at 7:00 p.m.; and the intimate concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
UPS’s Guy Albertson serves as chair for the QCUL fundraiser “A Toast to the Future”
Guy Albertson, president of UPS CACH operations is serving as chair of this year’s Quad County Urban League (QCUL) Annual Equality Gala “A Toast to the Future” on Saturday, October 26th at the Chicago Marriott Southwest Hotel. The black-tie fundraiser supports the organization’s core values of racial justice, civil rights, and economic empowerment. Joining the QCUL for this year’s event will be Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (D-IL 14 District).
Parents Support Teachers Fighting for their Children
As the teacher’s strike lingers on this week many parents said they support the effort by Chicago Public Schools teachers and staff to insure their children have the necessary resources needed at their schools.
SOUTH SIDE MUSICIAN RELEASES SINGLE FOR UPCOMING EP SET TO DEBUT LATER THIS YEAR
Since his debut album in 2014, international singer and songwriter Matthew Benson, also known as Matt B, has made waves in Japan as an R&B artist and now he is ready to break into the US market. Benson, who lives in South Shore and who grew up in Chicago, recently hosted an event to release the first single of his upcoming album which is set to debut later this year.
UIC earns $3.8M grant to enhance early childhood education
The University of Illinois at Chicago has received a $3.8 million, four-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education to further its work, along with several partners, supporting early childhood education and to prepare early childhood educators.
Major Investment Will Help To Develop Resource Hub For Small Businesses And Nonprofits
Benefit Chicago recently announced that it would be making a $5 million investment in the Self-Help Ventures Fund as a way of supporting small businesses and nonprofits on the south and west sides of Chicago. The investment will in part support Seaway Bank as it transforms its headquarters in Chatham into a resource hub for the community.
Jury Awards $5.2 Million Against Walmart in EEOC Disability Discrimination Case
A jury has determined that Walmart violated federal law when it refused to accommodate the disabilities of a longtime employee, and awarded $5.2 million in damages, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced recently.
MBDA Awards NAIC Million Dollar Grant To Raise $1 Billion For Investment In Minority Entrepreneurs
The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce and the National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC), the largest network of diverse-owned private equity firms and hedge funds, recently announced that MBDA has awarded NAIC a $1.4 million grant to support a project that will facilitate the aggregation and deployment of approximately $1 billion in growth capital into minority-owned businesses
Avon Transforms Its Beauty Offerings
New Avon, (“New Avon Company”) is putting a fresh face forward under the new ownership of parent company LG Household & Health Care, Ltd. While the iconic brand has a longstanding history of award-winning products, industry-leading innovation, and a network of 250,000 sales Representatives throughout North America, Avon will now have access to LG H&H’s world-class R&D capabilities in cosmetics, personal care, fragrance, hair care and packaging and design, allowing the brand to benefit from the cutting-edge technology and best-in-class quality of Korea’s leading consumer goods company.
Chicago Quantum Summit to gather international experts
Top experts in quantum technology from around the globe will gather at the University of Chicago on Oct. 25 to discuss the future of quantum information science and strategies to build a quantum workforce.
