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100 Black Men of Chicago, Inc.’s – 15th Annual College Scholarship Fair
The 100BMC’s Annual CSF has become the premier event of its kind in the Midwest; attracting, on average, 200 colleges and universities and attended by approximately 5,000 students, parents, teachers and partners in education from the Greater Chicago area, downstate Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Missouri, and Iowa.
Arthur M. Brazier Foundation Presents Community Tech Training Program
“We recognized the need to not only provide workforce development skills but to take it one step further and give community residents on-the-job training where they earn a paycheck and develop skills for a career in a growing industry,” Dr. Byron Brazier, who is the Brazier Foundation Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said in a BSD press release.
Fake Insurance Tax Form Scam Aims at Stealing Data from Tax Pros, Clients
The Internal Revenue Service recently alerted tax professionals and their clients to a fake insurance tax form scam that is being used to access annuity and life insurance accounts.
Congressman Bobby L. Rush Hosts First Military Academy Day
United States Congressman Bobby L. Rush recently hosted his first Congressional District Military Academy Day and informed students and parents of the educational opportunities at the U.S. Service Academies.
ENGLEWOOD SQUARE CELEBRATES ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
“Englewood Square is not just a place for neighbors to shop but a place that strengthens a community,” Mayor Rahm Emanuel said. “With public and private investments, we are ensuring Englewood residents have high-quality options for food and services that spur greater development and create lasting prosperity.”
The Citizen, IPA Honors the late William Garth, Sr.
Mike Kramer, president at Law Bulletin Media, said it was a privilege to serve and learn from William Garth, who he says was one of the most honest and successful men he’s ever known.
CAU President Shares the Importance of Attending HBCU’s
Johnson explained that HBCU’s were defined in the Higher Education Act of 1965 as institutions that provide higher education for Black people.
Javaka Steptoe Conducts Youth EDUCATION Workshop for Students
Author and illustrator Javaka Steptoe recently conducted an art workshop at the Harold Washington Library Center (HWLC). The event was hosted by the Chicago Public Library (CPL) and included 300 second and third grade students
National Voter Registration Day Encourages Minorities to Vote
Jeanette Senecal, senior director of elections for the League of Women Voters (LWV) said nearly a quarter of Americans are not registered to vote, including a high number of young adults, people of color and low-income individuals.
Chamberlain University President Releases Book About Creating Chamberlain Care
“In nursing education, a strong and positive culture that permeates throughout the institution not only helps nursing students stay in school and graduate, but ultimately provides the support needed for them to truly learn and develop the knowledge, skills and values today’s nurses truly need,” said Susan Groenwald, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, president of Chamberlain University.
DR. BRIAN MORAN RECOGNIZED AS AARP ILLINOIS 50@50+ AWARD RECIPIENT
Illinois and Crain have launched 50@50+ - to honor those great Illinois disruptors who think outside the box, and go the extra mile to help make life better for all.”
The Shedd Aquarium Combats Wildlife Threat with New Sea Exhibit
Some scientists predicted that the amount of plastic in the ocean will outweigh the amount of fish pound-for-pound by 2050, according to a Shedd Aquarium press release.
THINKING ABOUT HEALTH
Increasingly, it’s becoming clear there are few places patients and their families can turn for help in avoiding bad care and equally important there’s almost no guidance from state or the federal regulators. When news outlets try to write about unsafe hospitals, they run into a “veil of secrecy that protects the industry” as one reporter in Michigan put it
Spencer Leak, Sr. honored at St. Andrew Temple
Spencer Leak, Sr., president/CEO, A.R. Leak & Sons Funeral Home, was honored on September 24, 2017, during the “Faith and Friendly” Day at the St. Andrew Temple, 1743 W. Marquette.
