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KUFI CLUB OF CHICAGO OFFERS AFRICAN-CENTERED EDUCATION FOR SOUTH SIDE YOUTH
The Kufi Club of Chicago is a non-profit organization that addresses the cultural, career, academic, and social needs of at-risk African American youth who live in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood. Throughout the summer, the organization has been providing a safe space for young people to learn about their African heritage while also empowering them to become change-makers in their community.
Former Johnson Publishing Headquarters Transformed Into Residential Building
For decades, Johnson Publishing Company was iconically headquartered in an 11-story building on South Michigan Avenue. The building, located on 820 S. Michigan Ave., was designed by John Warren Moutoussamy and is the first and only downtown Chicago high-rise to be designed by an African American.
BLACKS ARE AMONG HARDEST GROUP TO CONTACT FOR U.S. CENSUS
The upcoming census in 2020 could result in Illinois losing one congressional seat due to all residents, such as blacks, not being counted. That is what U.S. Census Bureau officials said at an August 5 community meeting in Country Club Hills, which was hosted by U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-2nd, whose district includes many south suburbs. A census office for the south suburbs will open next year in Matteson, according to Kelly.
Newspaper owner, community leader named Illinois state chair for State Funeral for WWII Veterans
Well-known newspaper owner, journalist, and community leader John Galer is the new Illinois state chair for the State Funeral for World War II Veterans, the nonprofit announced today. He leads the Prairie States’ bi-partisan efforts to request the President of the United States to designate this final salute to greatest generation of service members.
City Council Approves Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance Guaranteeing Schedule Stability
Chicago’s City Council and Mayor Lori Lightfoot recently approved the Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance which ensures that hourly workers in Chicago are guaranteed fair working conditions and requires employers to release work schedules at least 10 days in advance. The goal of this ordinance is to create greater financial stability for working families in the city.
Study shows many schools lack policies on how to deal with teen dating violence
A study by Ball State has found that 76 percent of the school principals reported that they did not have a protocol in their schools to respond to an incident of teen dating violence. About 57 percent of school principals said they have assisted a survivor of teen dating vio- lence in the past two years. Disciplinary action against perpetrators of teen dating violence was sanctioned by 27 percent principals only.
Pending Home Sales Climb 2.8% in June
Pending home sales continued to ascend in June, marking two consecutive months of growth, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Each of the four major regions recorded a rise in contract activity, with the West experiencing the highest surge.
GSU Holds Second Annual Film Festival As Submissions Grow In Popularity
Tickets are now on sale for the Second Annual Chicago Southland International Film Festival (CSIFF) at Governors State University September 6 through 8, 2019
Living Organ Donors Are Protected from Workplace, Insurance Retaliation Under New Law
Governor JB Pritzker signed a new recently that protects living organ donors from various types of retaliation based on their donor status.
Behavioral Health Center For Youth Proposed For South Suburbs
During a recent press conference, State Senator Michael Hastings joined Palos Behavioral Health Professionals, a south suburban behavioral health care practice, in announcing plans to create the MIRA Neuro-Behavioral Health Center for Children and Adolescents which, if approved, will be a 30-bed acute care psychiatric hospital for children and teens in Tinley Park.
BLACK-OWNED CYBER SECURITY FIRM OPENS CHICAGO HEADQUARTERS ON SOUTH SIDE
Evanston Technology Partners recently celebrated the grand opening of their Chicago headquarters at 56 E. 47th St. in Bronzeville’s historic Rosenwald Court. The 5,000 square foot facility houses office space for the company which is Chicago’s first black-owned cybersecurity firm.
LUV Fest Brings Together South Side Neighbors In Mandrake Park
The Love, Unity, and Value Institute (LUV Institute) recently hosted LUV Fest in Mandrake Park, 3858 S. Cottage Grove Ave., to allow community residents to get to know their neighbors. The afternoon event was free and offered food, entertainment, live art-making, and activities for kids.
Black Women Taking on the Fight Against Diabetes
The cost of insulin is skyrocketing and people—especially Black women—are dying because they cannot afford or don’t have access to vital medication.
Hanesbrands Partners With Free The Girls to Support Women Rescued From Human Trafficking
HanesBrands, a socially responsible global marketer of everyday basic apparel, has joined forces with the nonprofit group Free The Girls to help women rescued from human trafficking re-establish their lives.
