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CCC CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY
In celebration of Black History Month, the Chicago Children’s Choir (CCC) will perform February 22nd and 23rd at the Symphony Center, 220 S Michigan Ave., beginning at 10:45 p.m., according to Dave Adams, director of Marketing and Communications for the Chicago Children’s Choir.
THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO PAYS TRIBUTE TO GWENDOLYN BROOKS
Our Miss Brooks 100 is an ongoing centennial celebration of the life and legacy of Gwendolyn Elizabeth Brooks. If Ms. Brooks were alive today she would be celebrating her 100th birthday on June 7, 2017.
Marching Beyond the Mountain
Thornton Township presents Marching Beyond the Mountain: A Black History Month event featuring civil rights activists, comedian and writer Dick Gregory. The event, which is co-sponsored by the Human Relations Commission and the Youth and Adult Family Services Department, takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, February, 17 at the Kindig Performing Arts Center at South Suburban College.
HIDDEN FIGURES HIGHLIGHTS STELLAR ACHIEVEMENTS OF BLACK WOMEN
Since Hidden Figures hit the box o ce last December, there is a buzz of excitement in the air from audiences everywhere who’ve flocked to theaters to see the true story of three highly intelligent black women who helped launched John Glen into orbit.
Walgreens Expression Challenge honors area students
Walgreens honored seven Chicago area students for their talents in creative writing, visual arts, and multimedia. According to Vanessa Abron, Walgreens Expression Challenge spokesperson, this gave them the opportunity to offer their opinions of what today’s teens face. The 2016 Walgreens Expressions Challenge was recently held at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
FBI Chicago Division develops FBI student Explorers
The FBI Chicago Division created its Explorer Post program five years ago to help teach Chicago teens about the fundamentals and skills of FBI Agents and staff workers. The FBI Chicago Division’s Edwin C. Shanahan Explorer Post #1920 was established in 2012 in honor of Special Agent Edwin C. Shanahan. Special Agent Shanahan joined the FBI in Chicago in 1920 and was the first Chicago agent killed in the line of duty in 1925. The Explorer Post #1920’s mission is to instill basic tenets of civic responsibility, foster an interest in and respect for law enforcement, and develop responsible and intelligent youth in Chicago communities, according to the FBI.
Business partnership gives access to culturally relevant books
African Ancestry, Inc. recently announced its partnership with MahoganyBooks, an awardwinning online bookstore that specializes in books written for, by, or about people of the African Diaspora. The partnership underscores the power of Black businesses with aligned missions uniting to deliver produc ts and services that educate, uplift and empower Black communities across the world.
Changing business dynamics through diversity
Recently, more than 50 speakers of diverse cultural backgrounds, representing four dozen major corporations, prominent business and community organizations and leading universities and over 300 conference participants attended the second annual Asian American Business Roundtable (AABR) “The New Majority: Igniting the Future through Inclusion and Partnerships,” held at the Venetian, Las Vegas.
ComEd Black History Month Campaign Helps Teens Explore ‘Unexpected’ STEM Careers
Chicago - For the fourth year, ComEd’s annual Black History Month campaign provides stimulating seminars to expose African American high school students to non-traditional and ‘unexpected’ STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) careers. For 2017, ‘Solar Spotlight’ will explore STEM via The Arts as students learn about solar energy, African-American trailblazers, and the earliest forms of STEM via African history. The program will culminate with a 7-foot solar-powered art installation, designed with help from the students, which will be on permanent display in the Bronzeville neighborhood.
Civil Rights Attorney Charles F. Coleman Jr. Named Harvest Male “SWAG Man of The Year”
Charles F. Coleman, Jr. will once again “lead by example” in a most stylish fashion as the first recipient of the Harvest Male 2017 SWAG Man of the Year Award, a recognition that celebrates a community advocate whose style is se t apart from the ordinary. This honor calls attention to a distinguished man who brings purpose and presence to the fore front.
CHANCE THE RAPPER, JEREMIH AND RISING SINGER DREEZY LEAD NOMINATIONS FOR 36TH ANNUAL CHICAGO MUSIC AWARDS
CHICAGO (February 1, 2017) Three millennial musicians lead the field of nearly 200 nominees in the 36th annual Chicago Music Awards with three nominations each in three separate categories. R&B entertainer Jeremih is nominated as Pop Superstar of the Year, best R&B Entertainer and best Songwriter. Chance the Rapper is nominated as Pop Superstar of the Year, Best Hip Hop/Rap Artist and best Songwriter. Newcomer Dreezy is nominated as R&B Entertainer of the Year, Best Hip Hop/Rap Artist and best Songwriter. The announcement was made at a press conference held Wednesday, February 1st a t Kingston Mines Blues Club, 2548 North Halsted Street in Chicago.
The HistoryMakers and Chicago Public Library Celebrate African American History Month and Announce Free Access to Nation's Largest African American Video Oral History Archive
Deputy Mayor Andrea Zopp joined Chicago Public Library (CPL) Commissioner Brian Bannon and The HistoryMakers Founder & Executive Director Julieanna Richardson today to kick off the start of African American History Month and announce CPL's offering of The HistoryMakers Digital Archive free of charge. Since 1999, The HistoryMakers has been recording African American oral histories to refashion a more inclusive record of American history. The HistoryMakers is committed to preserving and making widely accessible the personal stories of African Americans-both well-known and unsung. Offering the most significant recording of past and present African American influencers, The HistoryMakers is a vital online resource for the city's students, educators and researchers.
RESIDENTS SAY IT’S TIME TO CLEAN UP THE TRASH
Chicago Community Police Officer Clayton Hutchinson and members of the 3rd District held their annually CAPS meeting Jan. 24, 2017 at Park Manor Christian Church, located on 600 E. 73rd St., to combat and resolve problems in the neighborhood.
U OF C STUDY EXAMINES GUN VIOLENCE IN CHICAGO
A new study from the University of Chicago Crime Lab discovered a rise in Chicago’s gun violence in 2016. The report shows gun crimes increased from 2015 to 2016, more than any other crimes.
