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SUMMER FUN CONTINUES AT THE DuSABLE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY WITH MOVIES AND MUSIC UNDER THE STARS!
The DuSable Museum of African American History continues it’s crowd-pleasing “summer celebration” of movies and music under the stars. The entertainment happens through August 23, 2018 with all events taking place at the Museum, located at 740 East 56th Place (57th Street and South Cottage Grove Avenue) in Chicago…and best of all, admission is FREE!
$6.5 MILLION INVESTMENT ESTABLISHES ENTREPRENEURS OF COLOR FUND IN CHICAGO
It was recently announced that JPMorgan Chase and Fifth Third bank together will be investing $6.5 million to support small businesses on Chicago’s south and west sides. The generous contributions will launch the Entrepreneurs of Color Fund and with the help of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), Chicago entrepreneurs of color will have an easier time accessing capital to grow their businesses.
Obama Day Is Coming
Americans have already begun to observe Obama Day on Aug. 4, the former president’s birthday. Every year more and more Americans will join in harmony and togetherness as they put political preferences aside to honor our nation’s first black presidency.
Alderman Tells Small Businesses Owners To Take Advantage Of Education Programs
Alderman Howard B Brookins Jr. represents the Chicago’s 21st Ward and recently hosted a Small Businesses Networking event at Aubrey’s Garden, 9315 S. Ashland Ave., adjacent to Brookins Funeral Home in the Brainerd neighborhood. The networking event was held in partnership with Goldman Sachs and their 10,000 Small Businesses program.
Opportunity Investment Fund Approved
A $30 million housing fund will enhance affordability in high-cost neighborhoods through a new developer incentive program introduced by Mayor Rahm Emanuel and approved recently by City Council.
Ellene V. Miles Hired As Senior VP Intersectional Marketing
Sony Pictures Entertainment has brought on marketing vet Ellene V. Miles to join the Motion Picture Group’s marketing team in the newly carved out position of SVP Intersectional Marketing. The announcement was made by Andre Caraco, co-president of domestic marketing.
New book provides insight on how to unlock the career of your dreams
“MOST COMPANIES ARE MORE INTERESTED IN DEVELOPING EMPLOYEES TO PERFORM TASKS VERSUS DEVELOPING THE KINDS OF STAFF THAT THINK OUTSIDE OF THE MUNDANE BOX.” MELERICK MITCHELL, AUTHOR
SOUTH SUBURBAN RESIDENTS PROTEST PROPOSED SCHOOL CLOSURES
Residents of the Crete-Monee Community Unit School District 201-U (SD 201-U) recently held a protest in front of Coretta Scott King Magnet Elementary in University Park to express their disapproval of the new SD 201-U Facility Management Plan which calls for the closure of the Coretta Scott King Magnet Elementary and Talala Elementary.
FREE EVENT BRINGS SOULFUL ARTISTS AND ACTIVITIES TO HYDE PARK
The Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell Ave., is hosting their Soul Saturday event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m on Aug. 4 where attendees will be able to experience the Black Mental Wellness Expo, resident artists, a plant exchange, the Brooklyn Art Library’s Sketchbook Project, and several other family-friendly activities.
South Side Church Hosts Worlds Largest Baby Shower
New Beginnings Church of Chicago and Project H.O.O.D. are hosting the Worlds Largest Baby Shower on Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on King Drive From 65th to 67th Streets. At the event, expectant and single parents will have the opportunity to receive much-needed baby items for their family. All are welcome to attend the event and engage in community fellowship whether they are in need or not.
13 COMMUNITIES COME TOGETHER TO DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR OPIOID CRISIS
A recent lawsuit filed in the Cook County Circuit Court names 13 municipalities and one fire department as plaintiffs in a case against several national pharmaceutical companies and three Illinois doctors alleging that they are the responsible parties for the rise in opioid addiction and overdose in Illinois.
SUMMER BIZCAMP COMES TO A CLOSE FOR CHICAGO TEENS
The Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) recently concluded their Summer BizCamp for Chicago’s youth. The two-week program, held at the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology in the Loop, focused on developing the students’ soft skills and opening their minds to many different entrepreneurial opportunities and ideas.
Thornton Township’s July 2018 Annual Stepper’s Family Cook-out and Dance Party A Blast!
Thornton Township President Frank M. Zuccarelli and its Board of Trustees co-hosted the July 2018 World’s Largest Stepper’s Family Cook-out and Dance Party held recently.
Freedom Trail Hike Explores The History Of Underground Railroad In Illinois
The Little Calumet Underground Railroad Project recently hosted their first Walking the Freedom Trail hike in Beaubien Woods near the Little Calumet River. The hike was led by Tom Shepard and Larry McClellan who walked participants through the woods and told the story of the thousands of escaped slaves that came through the forest on their journey to freedom.
