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CELEBRATE KWANZAA AT THE DUSABLE MUSEUM
CELEBRATE KWANZAA AT THE DUSABLE MUSEUM Chicago, IL.- The DuSable Museum of African American History in collaboration with Bolozi Wazee / Shule Ya Watoto will present the 2016 Kwanzaa Celebration, on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 from 12:00 Noon until 2:30 PM. The event will take place at the Museum, located at 740 East 56th Place (57th Street and South Cottage Grove Avenue) in Chicago.
The 2016 Presidential Election and Mental Health
The end of the 2016 presidential election marked the conclusion of a period unlike any other in recent years. The contentious, bitter, and often hate filled rhetoric has created a level of anxiety, stress and even depression among many Americans that will likely have long-term consequences. The practice of civil discourse seemed all but lost in the theatrics. The emotional toll that this election has had on the human psyche cannot be underestimated.
AARP Foundation Draws Attention to Social Isolation with the Launch of Connect2Affect
WASHINGTON, DC - AARP Foundation recently announced the launch of Connect2Affect, a response to the growing epidemic of isolation affecting more than 8 million older adults. The goal of Connect2Affect is to create a network that not only builds awareness about social isolation and its impact, but also identifies solutions.
NNPA News Service and Trice Edney News Wire Establish Partnership to Empower the Black Press
WASHINGTON, DC) - Approaching the 190th anniversary of the 1827 founding of the Black Press, the News Wire Service of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), a national trade association of more than 211 Black owned newspapers, has become the chief subscriber of the 6-year-old Trice Edney News Wire in a partnership that aims to strengthen and empower Black newspapers across the country.
DCFS’ Home for the Holidays campaign reunites families and finds forever homes for 1,742 children in care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Director George H. Sheldon today announced that the department found a forever home for 1,742 children in care, surpassing the goal of 1,000, as a part of the Home for the Holidays campaign.
STEVE HARVEY RETURNS TO THE APOLLO FOR ‘SHOWTIME’
Steve Harvey has a lot on his plate these days. The comedian, who is beloved by millions, was recently busy preparing for the reboot of the classic “Showtime at the Apollo” talent contest that aired on Fox December 5 at 8 p.m.
NEARLY 15,000 HOURS CODED IN FIRST THREE WEEKS OF CHICAGO’S INAUGURAL “CODE60+” CHALLENGE
Chicago students are yet again leading the pack in computer science and digital learning, with nearly 15,000 hours of coding completed by youth in just the last three weeks. As part of the City of Chicago’s Code 60+ Challenge, an unprecedented six-week campaign that builds on the global Hour of Code, the City of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools (CPS), and Chicago City of Learning (CCOL) have already connected 164 schools, and nearly 8,000 youth from communities across the city to a network of coding opportunities in classrooms, in communities, at home and online that will continue throughout the winter break and through January 13.
Thornton Township Supervisor Frank M. Zuccarelli Helped To Make Christmas A Joy For Families with the help of his Staff
“This is one of my favorite programs all year,” said Frank M. Zuccarelli, Thornton Township supervisor. “It’s a great feeling when you see the excitement in a child’s eyes when they see all the wrapped presents, and then you see the parents so thankful that they can provide a good Christmas for their children.”
Atlanta based sneaker company, Sneakerscustom.com, generates buzz worldwide
The sneaker industry has gone thru many evolutions over the past 30 years. From the emergence of global brands like Nike, Jordan, Adidas and Converse to high-end designer sneakers from Gucci, Armani and Polo, now the newest development in the sneaker business is the "custom sneaker" designed for organizations, schools, celebrities or anyone with aspirations of making their own sneaker brand.
Nogginwear Old Glory Hat chosen for Mariah Carey's "Sweet Sweet Fantasy" Concert in Hawaii
Nogginwear, the First & Only Limited Edition Hat Subscription, is celebrating having their Old Glory hat chosen as a special gift in the swag bag for Mariah Carey, Jussie Smollett, special guests and entourage on her "Sweet Sweet Fantasy" tour in Hawaii.
Author and Conscious Commerce Expert Who Lived Exclusively Off Black Businesses for Entire Year Announces New Venture
Author, Activist and Conscious Commerce Expert Maggie Anderson recently announced her latest venture MAGGIESLIST.com. The website, built by iSwop Networks is an empowerment resource for consumers whose habits, attitudes, and moral compass drive a duty and desire for buying from Black-owned businesses; and all institutions committed to supporting economic growth in the Black community.
WorldRemit and Xpress Money announce global money transfer partnership
London & Dubai - Digital money transfer service WorldRemit and global money transfer brand Xpress Money recently announced a partnership to open up new remittance routes across Africa and Asia.
Chicago remembers President Obama
President Obama’s term as the 44th President of the United States comes to an end on January 20, 2017. He is the first African-American President from Chicago who coined the phrase, ‘Yes we can.” During Obama’s administration, he launched a desperately needed health care plan called the Affordable Care Act which helped millions of Americans obtain affordable health care insurance.
Teamsters Black Caucus brings job opportunities to the south side
To offer local residents an opportunity to earn a decent living wage, the Chicago Chapter for the Teamster National Black Caucus sponsored their first annual job fair, December 12th at The Rink, 1122 East 87th Street, located in the heart of the Eighth Ward.
