Opinion
Some thoughts as Black History Month begins
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford encourages us to reflect on African Americans’ enduring struggles, triumphs and contributions.
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford encourages us to reflect on African Americans’ enduring struggles, triumphs and contributions.
The free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 16 at 5101 W. Harrison.
The free event will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. June 3 at By The Hand Club for Kids, 415 N. Laramie Ave. Network with Black professionals, learn about careers, sign up for a gym membership and more.
Chicagoans ages 14 to 24 can apply for city jobs through One Summer Chicago.
The non-profit has more than 20 full- and part-time positions in violence intervention, youth enrichment, community wellness and other areas. Stop by Bethel New Life , 1140 N. Lamon Ave., on Nov. 10 from 12 to 5 p.m.
Applications are being accepted for One Summer Chicago. The deadline for Chicagoans ages 16 to 24 to apply for one of the thousands of opening is June 10.
Young people ages 14 to 24 learned how to apply for work through the One Summer Chicago program at a job fair held last week at La Follette Park.
The free event will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. April 21 at La Follette Park.
The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 13 at the Westside Justice Center, 601 S. California Ave. Free fingerprinting services to obtain rap sheets will be available to the first 50 people.
Uncle Remus will reopen at 5611 W. Madison St. on April 12. The business received a $160,000 grant from INVEST South/West, a community improvement initiative under Mayor Lori Lightfoot that targets Austin and several other West and South side neighborhoods.