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Production of Oliver! Features Two African American Leads
Erline Dorcy has always been a theatre kid. She grew up watching a lot of musicals, Annie, the Sound of Musical, Grease and Oliver. She knew she always wanted to be a performer. She performed while she was in elementary school, high school and majored in Musical Theatre and Performance at Columbia College. When Dorcy is not performing, she is teaching performance and theatre.
Tie Tuesday Foundation Makes Its Mark On Young People Through Mentorship
Daniel Jackson saw a great need for mentorship. As a Chicago Public School teacher, Jackson saw an opportunity to create something to support students outside of school. During his formative years, he had a mentor, and he wanted to be able to support young people in the same way he was supported when he was younger. He founded the Tie Tuesday Foundation in 2023.
Local Organization Helped Entrepreneurs Scale Their Businesses Through A Community Partnership
Dr. Tchicaya Robertson founded Tribe Insights in 2023 because she saw that people in the community needed support when they were upscaling their businesses as part of their entrepreneurship journey. Robertson said as an entrepreneur herself, helping other entrepreneurs is a passion of hers. She believes that because of the political climate and environment, it is necessary for the Black community to be more independent. She said entrepreneurship is one way for people to be more independent and not depend on corporate America. Robertson left corporate America in 2023, and it led her to create Tribe Insights.
104-YEAR-OLD CAREER EDUCATOR RECENTLY LAUDED BY PRESIDENT OBAMA FOR REGISTERING TO VOTE SUCCUMBS
Calvin Jordan-Rich Township Supervisor- is announcing the passing of 104-year-old Rich Township resident and his grandmother in law, Jennie McDuffie. Affectionately known as “GG,” Mother Jennie passed away quietly on Sunday, August 17th, at her home in Olympia Fields surrounded by her loving family.
10 Steps to Approach Memory Concerns in Others
When a loved one begins to show signs of memory loss or changes in behavior, it can be difficult to know where to start. Is it simply aging, or something more serious like Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia?
Don’t Forget the Least In Our Midst
Over the months that I have been writing this column, there is one area of planning that I have not identified or stressed enough. This week I have been confronted with the sad outcome of a parent who did not plan for the care and upkeep of their dependent adult child. Simply put, when the parent died, the child is now forced to move into housing for the homeless without the skills required for independent living.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON INSTAGRAM TO STRENGTHEN LOCATION PRIVACY
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 37 attorneys general, is urging Instagram to make immediate changes to its newly implemented location-sharing feature.
Rainbow PUSH Coalition Hosts Annual Back-to-School Block Party with Over 500 Free Backpacks and Vital Resources for South Side Families and Teachers
PUSH Excel, an initiative of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, will host its annual Back-to-School Block Party on August 23 at the Rainbow PUSH Headquarters (930 E. 50th St., Chicago, IL 60615). This vibrant community event will offer more than 500 free backpacks, essential school supplies, gift cards to support teachers and access to a wide range of services to help families prepare for the academic year.
Salaam Community Wellness Center to Host Summer Health and Wellness Expo Featuring
Salaam Community Wellness Center is excited to host its 4th annual Integrative Health and Wellness Expo, set for Saturday, August 16, at Salaam Community Wellness Center, 613 E. 67th Street, in Chicago, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The free event is open to the public.
Assessor’s Office approves record number of tax-saving exemptions for seniors and veterans with disabilities
Cook County – The Cook County Assessor’s Office approved a record number of exemptions for seniors and veterans with disabilities in Tax Year 2024, helping tens of thousands of homeowners receive much-needed property tax savings.
Bridging the gap: 5 strategies to address mental health disparities among minority youth
Tanya L. Anderson, MS, LPC, executive director, Youth Villages Georgia shares thoughts on mental health disparities among minority youth.
Sidus Space Appoints Tech Entrepreneur and Global Business Leader Tiffany Norwood to its Board of Directors
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU), (the “Company” or “Sidus”), an innovative space and defense technology company, today announced the appointment of Tiffany Norwood to its Board of Directors. Norwood is a globally recognized serial entrepreneur and technology pioneer with more than 35 years of experience launching disruptive innovations across the space, telecommunications, digital media, and fintech sectors.
Sarah Jakes Roberts' Woman Evolve and Wells Fargo Launch Mind Your Business Capital Pitch Competition to Fuel Entrepreneurs Nationwide
At the intersection of faith, finance, and the future of entrepreneurial businesses, Sarah Jakes Roberts' Woman Evolve and Wells Fargo unveiled the Mind Your Business Capital Pitch Competition, powered by Wells Fargo. The announcement was made live from the sold-out Mind Your Business Luncheon, a cornerstone experience within the global Woman Evolve 2025 conference (WE25), now underway in Atlanta.
Chicago Fire FC Midfielder Kellyn Acosta to be Featured in “Celebrating Impact”
Audi of America, Major League Soccer (MLS) and The Players’ Tribune announced that Kellyn Acosta of Chicago Fire FC will be featured in the Celebrating Impact content series for his demonstration of excellence in driving progress in his community.