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New CBS Entertainment Chief Vows More Prime-Time Diversity
PASADENA, Calif. — CBS is committed to increasing the diversity of its prime-time series, the network’s new programming chief said, offering himself as evidence.
Treasurer Summers Honors Dr. King by Launching “77 Proud” Initiative
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., City Treasurer Kurt Summers on Monday brought together faith and community leaders to address disinvestment in Chicago’s communities and announce a new initiative that promotes non-violence by providing access to economic resources. “77 Proud” consists of 11 financial education resource fairs that will take place across the City from January to March. The announcement took place at Stone Temple Church on Chicago’s West Side where Dr. King spoke at a rally 50 years ago.
Public Speaking Symposium at South Suburban College Oak Forest Campus
How well one speaks matters. Individuals looking to sharpen their public speaking skills are encouraged to take part in an upcoming half-day workshop. The Chicagoland Speakers Network has announced plans for the 3rd Annual Public Speaking Symposium, to be held on Thursday, January 28, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The event is sponsored in part by South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute, which will also serve as the host location, at 16333 S. Kilbourn Avenue in Oak Forest, Illinois.
Budget Battle to Leave Chicago State University Broke by March
Like all of Illinois’ nine public universities, Chicago State University is waiting for long-overdue state funding. Come March, however, the predominantly black school on Chicago’s South Side said it won’t have the money to pay its employees.
Free Museum Day
Join Elmo and friends at a free museum day to promote new episodes of Sesame Street on HBO Jan. 24, 2016. Kids will participate in activities, enjoy a performance by the Sesame Street Muppets and get to join the Everyday Heroes Club.
Governor Creates Program for Advancement of Minority Entrepreneurship
Governor Bruce Rauner announced this week the creation of the Advancing the Development of Minority Entrepreneurship (A.D.M.E) programs to improve the economic climate for minority and women-owned businesses in Illinois.
City of Chicago Treasurer Kurt Summers Endorses Andrea Zopp for U.S. Senate
City of Chicago Treasurer Kurt Summers formally endorsed Andrea Zopp for U.S. Senate Sunday at Ujamaa Construction Inc. on Chicago’s South Side on Sunday. Summers believes Zopp has the greatest potential to increase job growth and economic opportunities, especially for underserved communities.
United Nations to Conduct Race Relations Study in Chicago
In light of recent public protests against alleged police brutality involving minorities in Chicago and the steady flow of calls from African American leaders for Mayor Rahm Emanuel to resign, it doesn’t come as a huge surprise that the United Nations (UN) has chosen the “Windy City” to conduct a study on race relations.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to 129 Nobel Laureates since 1901. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was perhaps the most famous recipient of this prestigious honor. Below we have provided for our readers, an excerpt of King’s acceptance speech delivered in Oslo, Norway on December 10, 1964:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service - MLK Day
January 18, 2016 will mark the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday. This milestone is a perfect opportunity for Americans to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service. The MLK Day of Service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions to social problems, and moves us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community.
Almost 300,000 New Jobs in December
American employers added a robust 292,000 jobs in December, suggesting the U.S. economy is so far defying global weakness and growing solidly.
Job & Resource Fair
Building on the successful elements of the national 100K Initiative, Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, in conjunction with the University of Chicago’s Office of Civic Engagement, will host the Washington Park Job and Resource Fair on Friday, January 15th from 9:00am to 2:00pm at Washington Park Field House, 5531 S. King Drive. The event, designed for 18 to 24 year olds not in school or in school part-time, will consist of job readiness workshops, on-site pre-screening, employer interviews, job applications/assistance and support job resources.
Kraft-Heinz Deal Part of Record Year for Mergers
Companies around the world spent a record $5.04 trillion on acquisitions in 2015, according to Dealogic, as slow worldwide economic growth and low interest rates pushed companies to combine forces.
