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Clark Atlanta University hosted Grammy-award winning rapper at the 20th Chicago Football Classic
Chance watched the game with CAU President Dr. Ronald A. Johnson, and several school executives in the presidential box office. “I enjoyed spending quality time with Chance,” says Dr. Johnson. “He was extremely welcoming to his city as he shared his intentions to learn more about CAU and the programs we offer,” added Johnson.
WENDELL PHILLIPS’ FOOTBALL TEAM ATTENDS CHICAGO FOOTBALL CLASSIC
Wendell Phillips Wildcats Football team recently received enough equipment for their entire team from former star quarterback Peyton Manning and was able to attend the 20th Annual Chicago Football Classic at Soldier Field thanks to the Citizen Newspaper Group.
Power Profiler on Suzanne Shank
Prior to her financial services career, Shank was a Structural Engineer for General Dynamics, Electric Boat Division, working on noise mitigation projects. While there, she served as an interface with the United States Navy, assisting with negotiating contracts with General Dynamics’ top client.
TIF Analysis Finds almost $2 Billion in City Accounts
TIF Illumination Project is a volunteer program that was created in 2013 to explain to Chicago citizens how TIFs hurt their respective communities.
Respond Now Answers The Call By Assisting The Homeless And Hungry
On one of the coldest nights this past January, Respond Now worked to identify people who needed shelter and refuge from the cold.
PRECKWINKLE, HEALTH EXPERTS ADDRESS THE HEALTH AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF THE PENNY-PER-OUNCE TAX
The Sweetened Beverage Tax goes beyond sugar and sweetened drinks like soda pop. But the new tax applies to bottled and canned beverages, diet soda, ready-to drink sweetened coffees and teas and sports and energy drinks.
Wilson and Church Leaders Plan Fundraiser to Help Hurricane Victims
“This is what we do as Christians, citizens and clergymen to help the least of these,” Patterson said. “We must not forget that whatever God does, he does it for our good. Sometimes he does it to
Black Enterprise Publishes Exclusive Registry of African Americans on Corporate Boards
Black Enterprise’s report spotlights prominent African American directors including Ariel Investments L.L.C. Chairman and CEO John Rogers, who serves on the boards of McDonald’s and Exelon and James Bell, retired EVP, Corporate President, and CFO of Boeing, who serves on the board of JPMorgan Chase, Dow Chemical, and Apple.
CONGRESSMAN DANNY K. DAVIS, LEADERS FOCUS ON COMBATING SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Davis said substance abuse is one of the biggest problems facing America today because there are so many people addicted to mind altering drugs.
Third World Press Foundation Celebrates 50 Years of Continuous Publishing
The celebration begins Saturday, September 30, with an intergenerational conversation between Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Ta-Nehisi; his father, former Black Panther Paul Coates, founder of Black Classics Press; and Madhubuti.
PULLMAN PORTER MUSEUM PART OF THE NATIONWIDE MUSEUM DAY LIVE EVENT!
The museum is hoping to find and document 20,000 living descendants of the men and women who worked on the railroad between 1869 and 1969 during the golden era of railroad travel.
Mexican Patriotic Club Kicks-off Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with parade
Vargas, President of the organization said, “The parade was well attended and had lots of volunteers.” She also said, “She liked to thank State Senator Donne Trotter (IL 17th Senatorial District), State Representative Marcus C. Evans Jr. (IL 33rd Representative District), Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL 2nd Congressional District), and several aldermen for their support.” According to Vargas, State Senator Trotter handed out candy to the children along the parade route.
Matthew House Celebrates 25 Years of Service
The 25th Anniversary Gala Celebration entitled “Still We Rise” will honor twenty members of Chicago’s business, civic, faith and philanthropic community.
R.A.G.E. Brings Hope, Peace to Englewood
“As a neighborhood association that lives in the neighborhood, we understand how difficult it can be for families to secure the necessary resources for their kids to be prepared for school,” Butler said. “
