Today, President Obama announced a new initiative to support America’s young men of color, acknowledging that the future prosperity of our nation is tied to the success of all our young people. This announcement is an important milestone in a movement that has been growing over the last 20 years and we are excited to be a part of it through our partnership with The Atlantic Philanthropies.
Alderman Latasha R. Thomas invirtes you to come CELEBRATE the Recongition of February 26, 2014 as ANDREW HOLMES DAY, 6pm-10pm, at Bacardi at the Park, 320 W. 35th Street, cash bar, live music, hors d’oeuvers and free parking.
SCANDAL season will soon be upon us and all across Chicago Livvies are gearing up to be shocked, surprised, and stimulated by hottest couple on TV since Captain Kirk and Uhura! Join us for a community Scandal Viewing Party, at GADC 7901 S. Racine, on Thursday, February 27th! Don’f forget to teall ALL your friends, coworkers, and colleagues – especially SCANDAL fans! Event starts at 8:00pm, *Small entry fee* and valid ID required.
IMAN and the University of Chicago, Muslim Students Association are partnering with the Ta’leef Collective to present Prison Blues, a new documentary from Mustafa Davis, this Friday, February 21 @ 7 PM, Mandel Hal, at 1131 E. 57th St., University of Chicago, Reynolds Club. A panel discussion, including IMAN Executive Director, Rami Nashashibi, and leaders, Rafi Peterson, Dr. Rolanda West and sister Amina Mathews, will follow the documentary presentation.
We’d like to invite you to participate in our upcoming Central States SER, Inc.-Jobs for Progress Hiring Event 2014, this Friday, FEBRUARY 21st, 10-2pm, at CAPS 10, 3315 W. Ogden Ave., open to the public, at NO COST. This Hiring event will showcase over 26 local companies. Professional attire, bring 15 copies of your resume!
Join community partners and learn what is involved in “The Courage To Love” project. We need your feedback and input to decide, as a community, if we make this investment to support the health and well-being of babies, our most vulnerable Auburn Gresham Community members. Feb. 19th, networking starts at 5:30pm, 7801 S. State Street, in the Urban Partnership Bank community room.
In honor of Black History Month, ComEd launched its “Power of One” campaign to recognize unsung heroes, like Diane, who are making a difference in the community. The campaign profiles 28 inspiring Chicago-area “Neighborhood Heroes,” and their unique stories of how they are powering lives. Including our very own Auburn Gresham, Englewood, West Chatham and Chatham!
Please join New Pisgah M.B. Church, for it’s annual fundraiser, Valentine’s Prayer, Breakfast, Saturday, February 15th, at 9:30AM, At the Apostolic Pentecostal Church of Morgan Park, located at 11400-30 Vincennes Ave.
GADC invites the Auburn Gresham, Greater Grand Crossing, Chatham and surrounding communities to attend one of our upcoming “Obama Care” open enrollment health insurance enrollment days, in our offices located at 7903 S. Racine, Feb. 19th, 10:00am-2:00pm!
Jewel-Osco Partners with African-American Vendors to Celebrate Black History Month and Marks the 15th annual observance with events featuring tastings, live music, donations & special guests. The celebration kicked off on Thursday, February 6th from 3pm-7pm at the Jewel-Osco at 87 W. 87th Street in Chicago, IL. On Sunday, Following the kick-off event, the Black History Month celebration will continue with a series of in-store culinary events featuring authentic African -American dishes. The events will take place: 2/16, 11730 S. Marshfield, Chicago, 1:00PM-5:00PM and Sunday, 2/23, 7530 S Stony Island, Chicago, 1:00PM-5:00PM.
