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The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, in Partnership with Paramount Pictures, Announces the 10 Recipients of the Bob Marley: One Love Social Impact Scholarship
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF), in partnership with Paramount Pictures, is proud to announce the 10 recipients of the Bob Marley: One Love Social Impact Scholarship. This scholarship, launched in honor of the legacy of Bob Marley and the February release of the Bob Marley: One Love biopic, supports students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) dedicated to making a difference in their communities through social justice initiatives.
Kennedy-King College Launches New Programs And Reopens Restaurant
The Spring Semester at Kennedy-King College began on Monday, Jan. 13th. Katonja Webb-Walker, Ed.D, President of Kennedy-King College, said there are a lot of new programs, along with the return of some programs, that students and potential students can take advantage of.
Englewood Community Wants Residents’ Input For Master Plan
Englewood Community United is one of several groups that are creating a master plan for the Englewood community.
Lynwood Mayor is seeking re-election
Jada Curry, Mayor of the Village of Lynwood, is seeking a second term as mayor.
Elected Officials And Community Members Fight For Maternal Health Resources
As Black Maternal Health legislation continues to gain local and national attention, local elected officials are calling on a local hospital to reinstate the nurse midwifery privileges of a healthcare entity that has been serving the community for decades.
Nicor Gas provides tips to help customers stay safe and warm, and reduce energy costs during winter weather
As the temperatures dip into the teens and single digits over the next week, Nicor Gas is prepared to deliver the clean, safe, reliable and affordable natural gas customers expect and deserve to keep their homes safe and warm.
Groundbreaking NYU Langone Health Study Published in Nature Medicine
A recent study from NYU Langone Health, published in Nature Medicine, reveals that the risk of developing dementia after the age of 55 is significantly higher than previously suggested by earlier research. These new findings reinforce that US dementia cases will double—reaching 1 million—by 2060 adding long-standing messages from the Alzheimer’s Association about the increasing risk and prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. While different studies may yield varying results based on methodology or population, all, including the Alzheimer’s Association’s Facts and Figures report, point to an escalating risk and prevalence of dementia in the coming years and decades.
Trump’s Team is Coming for Climate Science.
It is official: 2024 was the hottest year on record. Temperatures not only surpassed 2023 as the previous hottest year, they leapt – for the first time – past the goal set in the Paris Climate Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
DR. KISHA E. McCASKILL APPOINTED COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF THE 5TH DISTRICT
Illinois State Senator and Thornton Township Committeeman Napoleon Harris III was joined by ten other Chicago and south suburban Democratic Committeemen as they met to select a person to occupy the 5th District Cook County Commissioner’s seat left vacant by the current Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon. The gathering took place last evening (1/10) at South Suburban College in South Holland, Illinois.
AND the BEAT GOES ON…
My focus in this column has primarily been directed to the actions families must take to preserve their wealth for the next generations, in accordance to Proverbs 13:22.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Urges Seniors to Take Advantage of Property Tax Deferral Program
Amid growing concerns that increases in property tax bills are pushing senior citizens to leave their homes, Cook County Treasurer María Pappas reminded senior homeowners today of a state program that allows them to defer paying their property taxes.
COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT IN THE WORKPLACE
The Challenges for Employers and Employees As the aging population in the United States continues to grow, the prevalence of cognitive impairment and dementia in the workplace is on the rise, creating significant challenges for employees, caregivers, and employers. With over 11 million Americans providing unpaid care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, the ripple effects of these conditions extend far beyond families, deeply impacting the workforce.
T.D. Jakes Enterprises Acquires Castiron to Launch Innovative E-Commerce Platform “Nourysh”
In a significant strategic move into the technology sector, T.D. Jakes Enterprises, (TDJE), a social impact holding company, announced the acquisition of Castiron, a leading e-commerce technology startup. This acquisition enables the launch of Nourysh. Powered by the Good Soil Movement, Nourysh is an innovative all-in-one e-commerce platform designed to empower underrepresented and under-resourced entrepreneurs nationwide.
TTEC Achieves Silver Certification in Management Leadership for Tomorrow's Black Equity at Work Program
TTEC Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEC), a leading global CX (customer experience) technology and services innovator for AI-enhanced CX with solutions from TTEC Engage and TTEC Digital, has achieved Silver Certification in Management Leadership for Tomorrow's (MLT) Black Equity at Work program, demonstrating the company's measurable progress in advancing racial equity.
