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One Needle. One School. One National Blueprint.
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (857+ words) Jarrett, globally recognized as an originator of Steppin, founded BEE as a manufacturing company in 1989. BEE stands for Building/Black Economic Empowerment. While he provides instruction and mentorship to the apprentices, his daughter, Shelly Cunningham, handles administrative, fundraising, and management…...
Advocate'Health'to award $200, 000 in'scholarships for'students pursuing'health'care and STEM'careers
2+ week, 5+ day ago (330+ words) Forty $5, 000 awards available to students in Illinois, Wisconsin, North Carolinaand Georgia Advocate Healthwill award $200, 000 in scholarships to students pursuing education inhealthcare and STEM-related fields, supporting the development of a strong and diverse future workforce. The organization will provide 40 $5, 000 scholarships, including…...
Gary NAACP to Host ACT-SO Competition April 25
3+ week, 1+ day ago (346+ words) The Gary Branch of the NAACP will host its 2026 ACT-SO local competition on Saturday, April 25, providing high school students an opportunity to showcase academic achievement, creativity, and talent across a wide range of disciplines. The event will take place from…...
GCSC Launches "Knowledge Seekers" Program by Gary Community School Corporation
3+ week, 1+ day ago (242+ words) The Gary Community School Corporation (GCSC) is introducing a new initiative aimed at strengthening community engagement and increasing transparency within the district. GCSC Superintendent Dr. Yvonne Stokes announced the upcoming "Knowledge Seekers Program," an eight-month educational series designed to give…...
City Announces Rebranded "Chicago Youth Works" Youth Employment Initiative
3+ week, 1+ day ago (451+ words) Chicago's youth employment opportunities have seen significant expansion under Mayor Johnson, whose efforts to secure greater funding and broaden partnerships have resulted in more than a 55% increase in employment opportunities for young people since he took office. In 2025, 31, 119 young people…...
MBK Community Convening: My Brother's Keeper Initiative
3+ week, 4+ day ago (503+ words) Focusing On Opportunity For Young Men Of Color A major community convening focused on improving outcomes for boys and young men of color is underway this morning at Indiana University Northwest, bringing together educators, families, civic leaders, and students from…...
Advocate Health'to award $200, 000 in'scholarships for'students
4+ week, 2+ day ago (188+ words) Forty $5, 000 awards available to students in Illinois, Wisconsin, North Carolinaand Georgia pursuing health care and STEM careers Advocate Health will award $200, 000 in scholarships to students pursuing education in health care and STEM-related fields, supporting the development of a strong and…...
Black work in an age of fragile employment
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (628+ words) Labor economists like me mark our calendars for the first Friday of each month, when the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases The Employment Situation. In February, that report did not arrive on schedule. According to the BLS, a partial government…...
Representation in Action: CFD Firefighter-Paramedic Asia Moore "
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (705+ words) Chicago Firefighter-Paramedic Asia Moore reflects on representation and public service as she redefines what relief looks like through skill, empathy and community education. When Asia Moore walks into a home, relief often follows." She can see it in people's faces....
High Schoolers Meet with HBCU Admissions Reps Virtually This Month
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (233+ words) The Northern Indiana (IN) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated will host its 1st Annual Virtual HBCU College Tour with multiple colleges and universities throughout February. The virtual college tour will take place over multiple evenings, with each participating HBCU featured on…...