Greater Peoria, Illinois Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Nurtures Tomorrow's Leaders On November 9, 2015, the Greater Peoria, Illinois Chapter of Jack and Jill celebrated its first year in Peoria. Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated is a national membership organization of mothers, dedicated to nurturing future African-American leaders by strengthening children … Continue reading Greater Peoria, Illinois Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Nurtures Tomorrow’s Leaders

Calling All Black Musicians from the 1930’s through the 70’s The Mutual Musicians Foundation International (MMFI) To Hold Awards Gala for Surviving Black Musicians and Performers Kansas City, MO— The Mutual Musicians Foundation International (MMFI) will hold an awards gala for surviving black musicians and performers of the “colored” unions begun by the American Federation … Continue reading Calling All Black Musicians from the 1930’s through the 1970’s

Newly Formed Illinois Utility Business Diversity Council Focuses on Increasing Partnerships with Diverse Businesses in Illinois   CHICAGO – The newly formed Illinois Utilities Business Diversity Council (IUBDC) held its inaugural event on Mon., Nov. 30 centered on creating strategies to increase business opportunities for diverse suppliers through closer collaboration, technical development and sharing of … Continue reading Newly Formed Illinois Utility Business Diversity Council Focuses on Increasing Partnerships with Diverse Businesses in Illinois

THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN LAUNCHES VISIONARY STRATEGY - “A NEW AGENDA FOR A NEW AGE” Dr. Dorothy Height’s Legendary Hat Collection Head to the Smithsonian   WASHINGTON, D.C. – In celebration of its 80th anniversary, the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) revealed a “new agenda for a new age”, vowing to take … Continue reading THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN LAUNCHES VISIONARY STRATEGY

Future of American Democracy Depends on Addressing the Crisis of Racial Segregation New Forms of Segregation Require New Language of Race to Challenge Notion of “Post-Racial” America Leading Scholars Call for the Need to Reclaim Integration in U.S. Schools and Housing DETROIT, PRNWIRE-- The future of American democracy depends on addressing the crisis of racial … Continue reading Future of American Democracy Depends on Addressing the Crisis of Racial Segregation

Local GED program to benefit from sale of local gift cards and small gifts at PIA Looking for gifts for “hard to buy for” friends and family? This holiday season, the Moonlighting at PIA gift shop will host a kiosk on the land side of the airport for local supporters! Open from 3 to 7pm … Continue reading Local GED program to benefit from sale of local gift cards and small gifts at PIA

Congratulations To These Individuals and Businesses InterBusiness Issues magazine announced Sonya Bolden as one of the 2015 class of 40 Leaders Under Forty. She was recognized as a community leader at the 22nd annual 40 Leaders Under Forty Awards Ceremony held on November 5th, at the Par-A-Dice Hotel. On November 6, 2015, The Traveler Weekly, … Continue reading Congratulations To These Individuals and Businesses