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Local Couple Presents Natural Hair Care Line To Investors On Shark Tank
Kim and Tim Lewis are high school sweethearts, parents and co-founders of CurlMix, a clean beauty brand for curly hair. The pair recently had an opportunity to pitch CurlMix to a panel of big name investors on the mid-season premiere of ABC’s Shark Tank.
Supreme Court Tosses Civil Case Against Cosby
The U.S. Supreme Court recently declined review of a case brought by Bill Cosby’s accuser Kathrine McKee (McKee v. Cosby), who alleged being defamed when Cosby’s attorney characterized her story of being raped four decades ago as a fabricated lie.
Upcoming Brunch Fundraiser Brings Awareness to Domestic Violence
The Better Brother and Sister Growth Network will host it’s seventh annual Domestic Violence Brunch Fundraiser at the Party Palace, 555 E. 75th St., from 9 a.m to 12 p.m. on March 16.
First Group Of Employees Hired To Build New Railcars For Chicago Transit Authority
A press conference was recently held to celebrate the hiring of over 70 employees at the new CRRC Sifang America manufacturing facility in Hegewisch. These employees will be tasked with building new railcars for the Chicago Transit Authority
Illinois Commitment Means Some Students Will Qualify For Free College Tuition
A public forum was recently held at Kenwood Academy, 5015 S. Blackstone Ave., to discuss the recently announced Illinois Commitment financial aid package that will allow qualifying Illinois students to receive free tuition to attend the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Sorority donates $1.6M to black colleges and universities
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. recently donated $1.6 million to 32 historically black colleges and universities including Chicago State University, and plans to raise millions more over the next four years.
Chicago donuts made the old fashioned way
After briefly working at two other donut shops, Buritt Bulloch opened up his own shop, and now nearly 50 years later, he still makes his famous donuts the old fashioned way. At age 80, “Mr. B” as family, friends and customers call him, works six-days and 60 hours a week at Old Fashioned Donuts, 11248 S. Michigan Ave., which he started Nov. 4, 1972.
App Aims to Connect College Students With Study Partners
Subawu is like Tinder for studying, according to Oluwabusayo Adebayo who is currently in the process of creating a revolutionary app called Subawu. Like Tinder, a well-known dating app that connects users with people nearby that are also on the platform, Subawu will connect students with suitable study partners thus making it easier to get help and be successful in college.
Award-Winning Violinist Releases Music By Black Composers Project
Growing up in Chicago and studying violin, Rachel Barton Pine was surrounded by music that was created by black composers. She also knew more about black composers than kids her own age. Today, she is an award-winning violinist and able to travel the world to perform with top-notch orchestras.
Chicago Black Restaurant Week Celebrates Another Successful Year
This year’s fourth annual Chicago Black Restaurant Week recently came to a close after featuring over 35 black-owned eateries across Chicago who all opened their doors to hungry customers and offered special menu items and discounted prices.
Praize Productions Prepares For Annual Theatrical Performance
A local nonprofit arts enrichment organization, Praize Productions, Inc., is currently preparing for their 8th annual theatrical performance.
NEW 2FM HEADQUARTERS MEANS 200 JOBS ARE BEING RELOCATED TO THE SOUTH SIDE
Chicago’s Department of Fleet and Facility Management (2FM) along with Mayor Rahm Emanuel, recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for 2FM’s new headquarters in Englewood which brings along with it the relocation of 200 jobs from the north side to the south side.
SOUTH SUBURBAN SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL EXPAND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS WITH $130,000 DONATION
Thornton Township High School District 205 recently accepted a $130,000 donation from the Thornton Alumni Legacy Fund which will be used to create a Machine Shop Program in the district. This new addition will further support the goals of the district’s Board of Trustees who are committed to developing useful vocational programs for students that will lead them straight into sustainable careers after high school.
Robbins to host minority business symposium
The village of Robbins will host an upcoming business summit with the goal of connecting black entrepreneurs with one another to help them grow their businesses.
