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New Housing Development Designed For Artists
Torrey Barrett, founder of KLEO Community Center, worked with developers to design the new Art Residences after working with the community and realizing that there were several artists coming to the neighborhood, to work and socialize, who didn’t live in the community.
Young authors find inspiration from leaders in African American history
During an African American Literary Festival, in partnership with the Soulful Chicago Book Fair, author Patience Kirkland, said she loves Angelou’s poetry and the way she worded her poems.
The ARK Cultivating Youth through Journalism, Mentoring Programs
“These students are our future and there aren’t too many opportunities for them. It’s about being a helping hand to our community. The whole point of these programs is to create leaders and make sure whatever profession they choose, they come back and do the same for kids after them.
Nicholas Smith Sworn in as New State Representative
“I can’t think of a better person to take this position than Smith because he is a public servant and you want people who represent you to be servants with servant hearts,” Judge Lyle said. “Plus, Smith lives in the community so if you see him walking down the street, feel free to check him to keep him focused and well-grounded.”
GAGDC Honors Local Senior Citizens with Breakfast
The Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC) is planning to host a Breakfast and Blues event for seniors on Feb. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Namoi & Sylvester Smith Senior Living, 8031 S. Halsted.
Thornton Township Holds Coat Give Away
Thornton Township Community relations manager, Lamothe plans to make the coat give away an annual event and purposefully chose to hold the event in February because he knew that there would be people who were forgotten during the more common coat giveaways that happen during the Christmas season.
Prairie State College Developing Mobile Training Centers
The grant will go towards building two 53 foot semi-trailers which will be outfitted with hands-on and virtual training equipment. One trailer will be outfitted with welding equipment and the other trailer will be CNC and robotics equipment, according to Craig Schmidt, vice president of community and economic development at Prairie State College.
Applications Now Open for Chicago High School Teens Seeking Apprenticeship and Internship Programs with After School Matters®
More than 7,000 program opportunities available to Chicago teens this spring
CHA’s outstanding work in Section 3 program prompts HUD to waive final year of compliance agreement
The HUD Section 3 program is aimed at helping resident-owned businesses gain access to contracting opportunities and to support Section 3 residents and businesses in the areas of training and resources, business development and compliance. HUD Secretary Ben Carson met with CHA officials Jan. 8 at the Section 3 office and later toured a CHA property where Section 3 contractors are doing work to rehabilitate the building.
Young Introduces Training Wheels Film
“It took me time to understand my [father’s] struggles and understand that he couldn’t be what I wanted him to be,” Young said. “So, I had to change my attitude about my father and when I came into the knowledge of his struggles, I was able to be that [loving] person for him.”
Martin’s International Announces Chicago Music Awards Nominees
Each year, the Chicago Music Awards pays tribute to leaders representing Chicago’s diverse music industry. The event also celebrates the city’s musical heritage.
My Brother’s Keeper Alliance Hosts Pathways to Success
President Obama launched My Brother’s Keeper in February 2014 to address persistent opportunity gaps facing boys and young men of color and to ensure all youth can reach their full potential.
The Kevin Hart Irresponsible Tour’ adds over 100 new dates
Kevin Hart Irresponsible Tour is coming to Chicago
AnitaB.Chicago Hosts ‘Power of Intention’ Workshop
AnitaB.org’s mission is to connect, inspire and guide under-represented groups in computing. AnitaB.Chicago, one of 20 chapters, launched in 2015, and currently conducts monthly meetings and programming tutorials on a variety of topics.
