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Rev. Dr. Otis Moss & Ernestine Shepherd partnered with UnitedHealthcare in a Celebration of Health and Wellness
UnitedHealthcare invited African-American seniors and other Medicare beneficiaries to the A Better You events in Chicago, the event was held recently at the Chicago Theological Seminary. The events kicked off the initiative nationwide.
Urban League Volunteers, Walgreens, Collaborate to #StandWithFlint
The Urban League Movement and Walgreens have partnered to support the youth of Flint, Michigan, amid the city’s water crisis. More than 80 volunteers from the National Urban League’s affiliate groups, the Young Professionals, and the Guild, along with a group of staff from the National Urban League’s New York headquarters, arrived recently in Flint to help distribute supplies donated by Walgreens and to mentor children and teens.
ConnXus Raises $5M in Series “A” Round
ConnXus, a supplier diversity technology platform, today announced that it has closed $5 million in Series “A” funding, led by Techstars Ventures, Serious Change L.P. and Impact America Fund.
Support for Lucas Museum Building
The ‘Coalition 2 Build the Lucas Museum’ in a recent press conference announced their support for the Lucas Museum. In 2014, Star Wars creator George Lucas announced plans to bring his museum to Chicago after San Francisco rejected his initial proposed location.
The 31st Chicago Gospel Music Festival
Pastor Shirley Caesar to perform at the 31st Annual Chicago Music Festival
Posen FD Receives SHARP Status
Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) Director Hugo Chaviano recently recognized the Posen Fire Department (FD) as the first public sector employer to achieve Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) status in Illinois.
OP/ED Some Look At Problems Through The Wrong End Of A Telescope
We need to recognize that the acts of violence and racial hatred committed across our nation, can also take place here in Thornton Township.
Study warns juvenile expungement system is not working
Laws and policies governing the treatment of court and arrest records of youth “threaten public safety, produce substantial unnecessary costs, and impede young people’s ability to transition to productive adulthood,” according to a comprehensive study released recently by the Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission.
Chicago Urban League Works to Combat High Youth Unemployment
Summer in Chicago means outdoor festivals, al fresco dining, roof top bars and loads of fun for the entire family. It also means more youth on the streets with no opportunity who become victims or perpetrators of crime.
Chicago State University Shifts Gears Makes Fundraising a Priority
In an effort to prioritize scholarship funds, Chicago State University’s (CSU) held its’ annual fundraiser gala, co-hosted by ABC 7 news anchor Karen Jordan and NBC 5 reporter Christian Farr which raised more than $12,000.00 for students majoring in education at the university.
New Center Improves Health Services for Residents
A very important component to a thriving community is the ability to access quality health care and services. The lack of preventative care and accessibility to doctors and hospitals are silencing members of the black community.
Illinois Service Federal Savings and Loan Acquired by Nduom Family
In 1994, there were 54 black-owned banks in this country, according the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) and just 22 years later, there are only 21 remaining. These 21 banks have a total of $4.7 billion dollars in assets, but only count as 0.43 % of the $1.1 trillion in black buying power.
Avon Announces Global Fragrance Partnership with Kenzo Takada
Avon Products, Inc. recently announced a new global partnership with internationally renowned designer Kenzo Takada.
Mobile Museum Informs Community About Civil Rights
The Martin Luther King Dream Team has created the first ever mobile museum about the civil rights movement in Indiana called the Freedom Bus.
