DAV and RecruitMilitary are joining forces to attract, hire and retain military veterans and military spouses in the Chicago area. This is a free hiring event for all transitioning members of the military, veterans, military spouses and dependents. Thursday October 14th from 11am to 3pm CST
DAV RecruitMilitary Chicago Veterans Job Fair
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COMMENTARY: Choose Celebrity Over Humility if You Dare
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In order to honestly accept the reality of faith, I believe we must become naked in those things that God expects and adores submission, selflessness, humility, reverence, charity, love and more. We all know the world to be a cruel place for people who demonstrate these qualities. The world can be lethal for those it views as submissive and passive and humble.
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CUNY study underscores the enduring vitality of the Black Press
The role of the Black Press was both needed and visible over the past 18 months when the convergence of the worst pandemic in US history and state violence both were disproportionately impacting Black Americans, the researchers further acknowledged. This report, a comparative content analysis of the Black press and US mainstream media, shows the ways that Black media have continued the tradition started by the Journal in a contemporary context.
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OP-ED: The White House Supports HBCUs
NNPA NEWSWIRE — HBCUs we see Black excellence at its best. HBCUs have made enormous contributions, and in spite of finding a way to survive, the lack of funding has prevented many HBCUs from excelling at an even higher level. As president of Tennessee State University, I see first-hand the difficulties that HBCUs experience and the continuing, looming disparity in the educational gap.
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At least Four Black Females were Murdered Each Day in 2020
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “There’s been no justice,” stated Claumisha Reed, whose daughter Zymia Joyner was shot and killed last year. A little more than one month before her 20th birthday, Zymia and 19-year-old Rashard Waldo were shot by an unknown assailant in the 3100 block of Waclark Place in Southeast Washington, D.C.
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The Southwest Art Fest Featured Frank Frazier’s Visual Arts Collection in Killeen
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Visual Art enthusiasts as well as the general public were also able to chat it up with local nonprofits such as The Innovation Black Chamber of Commerce and shop with local vendors such as J-Sassy Designs and Danielle’s Delicious Deserts. The Southwest Art Fest kicked off on Saturday September 4 with Killeen Mayor Segarra of presenting The SWAF a proclamation declaring September 4 and 5 as the official days of the festival in Killeen.
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When will Black Students’ Lives Really Matter in U.S. Public Schools?
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Black students report the highest percentage of racial bias incidents nationwide (CRDC, 2018) more than any other racial group of students. This reporting includes disproportionately higher rates of referrals to law enforcement and school arrests. However, these statistics rarely make national headlines. It’s no wonder that most folks haven’t heard about the August 31, 2021, at Valhalla High School in El Cajon. Where a 14-year-old African American experienced a similar physical restraint to that of the late George Floyd when a 5’11, nearly 208 lb. 51-year-old campus security supervisor placed his knee on her neck in an attempt to break up a fight.
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Wake Up and Stay Woke
NNPA NEWSWIRE — A graduate of Grambling State University and holder of numerous degrees, Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq., the president of the Political Congress of Black Women said Dallas was one stop of many as she tours the country sharing the life lessons he instilled in her.
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Silver Cross ups the ante in employee compensation
Employees of Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox will soon be seeing more money in their paychecks. Hospital officials announced last week major enhancements to its employee compensation and Total Rewards program that impact nearly every Silver Cross employee.
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Joliet Police Department receives donation for 'Battle Buddy' program
Representatives from Country Financial presented members of the Joliet Police Department’s “Battle Buddy” veteran crisis intervention program with a donation of $1,500.00 to further assist Joliet area military veterans.
