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President Obama calls for common-sense steps that could reduce gun violence after deadly attack in Orlando
In a speech delivered last week following the deadly attack in Orlando, President Barack Obama called for common-sense steps that could reduce gun violence
$45,000 in Unclaimed Property Up For Auction Online
Collectible coins, gold jewelry and sterling dinnerware are some of the 11,600 unclaimed property items worth $45,000 to be auctioned online June 20-24.
We Are Charleston, A Comprehensive Account Of Last Summer’s Tragic Events At South Carolina’s Mother Emanuel Church, Now Available
We Are Charleston – a multilayered exploration of the tragic events experienced by South Carolina’s famed Mother Emanuel Church last summer – has been released through the W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson.
American Designer Don Morphy Uses Crowdfunding to Bring His Italian-made Luxury Footwear to the High Street
Don Morphy of Dallas Texas just launched a crowdfunding Kickstarter campaign aimed at making their luxury, Italian-manufactured range of shoes and boots accessible to fashion conscious trendsetters around the world
Secretary Hillary Clinton Keynotes “Lifting As We Climb”
Secretary Clinton to Keynote Rainbow PUSH Annual Convention
School Offers Unique Opportunity to Second Chance Students in North Lawndale
While many students are considering their options for getting a high school education, Community Christian Alternative (CCA) Academy located on 1231 S. Pulaski is a unique option for those who wish to enroll in a small school with a family-like environment for the coming academic year beginning September 2016.
RTA Encourages Residents to “Dump the Pump” on June 16
The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace bus are reminding residents to ‘Dump the Pump’ and take public transportation on Thursday, June 16.
Program offers grant money for neighborhood enhancement projects
In neighborhoods around the world, not just in Chicago, but in places where property values are the highest and have the greatest sense of community, all have one thing in common; tree lined streets. Studies show a difference in behaviors and attitudes among people who live in areas with green grass and trees and those who live without them.
Health Care Workforce Initiative Offers Hope to the Unemployed
Unemployment rates in Chicago are staggering and in some communities, the rates of unemployment are as high as 31% according to the 2010 US Census report which is done every 10 years.
Fristers Celebrates the Graduation of Twelve Young Mothers Prepared to Take on Their Futures
Fristers (fristers.org), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting teenage mothers and their children, is excited to announce that twelve more of its mothers graduated from the Fristers teen mom curriculum and support program on May 18th at Mariners Church in Irvine, CA.
Film tells story of Jewish Partnership with African American Communities
The Anti-Defamation League and the Chicago Urban League joined together recently and hosted a special community fundraiser screening of the 2015 documentary film entitled, “Rosenwald: The Remarkable Story of a Jewish Partnership with the African American Communities.”
Deneen Elementary teacher raises funds to get help with school supplies
All in the name of science! Rachael Copelin, a science teacher at Deneen School of Excellence is trying to raise funds for her students to enhance their learning experience. It’s no secret that many Chicago Public Schools are low on resources especially those in low-income communities. The number of low income students that attend Deneen Elementary is 97.3%.
Walmart Foundation grants $500,000 to UNCF
UNCF announced recently a $500,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation, which will provide mini grants and technical assistance to selected UNCF member institutions to assist with accreditation efforts and also support a summer professional development conference geared toward enrollment management.
Noted CPA Shaun Davis Appointed as Trustee for FAU
(Black PR Wire) Putting accounting into practice is the shining forte of noted CPA, Shaun M. Davis. As the Founder and Managing Partner at S. Davis and Associates, P.A., Davis specializes in this everyday.