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The First Lady emphasized how much the Biden-Harris Administration has been financially supportive of research on women’s health. Actress Halle Berry noted that symptoms of aging often appear unexpected, and can have a profound effect on a woman’s life. Pointing to her own recent experiences she noted that in many cases the society is unaware of how menopause can affect of a woman’s physical and emotional well being. She observed that it can be devastating if not understood and properly treated See the entire roundtable discussion on the Health/Wellness page. Photo by John L. Alexander
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Actress Halle Berry Greet First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Congresswomen Robin Kelly and Lauren Underwood as they arrive in Chicago to attend a discussion on women’s health at UIC. Photo by John L. Alexander
CHICAGO, IL- First Lady Dr. Jill Biden travelled to Chicago Thursday, January 11, 2024, to participate in a round table discussion at the University of Illinois, Chicago surrounding the White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research. She was accompanied by Illinois Congressional Representatives Robin Kelly (D -2) and Lauren Underwood (D-14). Academy Award winning actress and women’s health advocate Halle Berry, and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle greeted the First Lady and Congresswomen upon arrival. A small gathering of elected officials and UIC staff participated in the discussion at UIC which involved studies on the effects of menopause.
Vice President Kamala Harris was the guest speaker at Apostolic Church of God in Chicago on Sunday July 16, where the 2023 Rainbow PUSH Annual Convention continued in its celebration of the political victories won as a result of the organizing work of Rev. Jesse L Jackson, Sr. during his 1984 and 1988 Presidential campaigns. Rev Jackson also announced Rev. Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes III of Dallas, TX as the new President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH. Photo by John L. Alexander
In a rousing introduction of Vice President Kamala Harris, First Congressional District Congressman Jonathan Jackson reminded the audience that packed into Apostolic Church of God at 63rd and Dorchester, Chicago, of her stellar record as a champion of social justice throughout her career. as a District Attorney, Attorney General of the State of California, and a U.S. Senator. He also thanked his father, the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. for the years of service as a freedom fighter and a pastor, acknowledging that his father was not retiring, he was only "pivoting" to a role of teacher and advisor.
In what became an impactful history and civics lesson, Vice President Kamala Harris recounted the transforation in the political landscape of America as a result of Rev. Jesse L Jackson, Sr. and his 1984 and 1988 Presidential campaigns. Record numbers of new voters registered and participated in local and national elections. Progressive white candidates joined Black and Brown candidates and formed a "rainbow coalition" which included everything from rural farmers to working mothers. This coalition produced the first African American President and the first African American/Southeast Asian/Female Vice President.
See the electrifying speech of newly named President and CEO of Push, Dr. Freddie D. Haynes on the Community/Civic page..
The Chicago Street Race Weekend will be an entertainment-filled two-day racing and music festival headlined by The Chainsmokers and Miranda Lambert performing full-length concerts with the support of the local JC Brooks Band, The Black Crowes, and Charley Crockett in Grant Park in downtown Chicago on July 1-2.. Liam Brotherton who works with NASCAR Partnership Strategies explains the process of proposing the NASCAR street racing idea to City officials and major corporate sponsors such as McDonald’s and Xfinity, by preparing a computer simulation of what Columbus Drive and other downtown streets in Chicago would look like if turned into a Race track.
See more on the race and winners in SPORTS.
NASCAR drivers Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace met crowds of race car fans at the McDonalds restaurant at 26th and King Drive Thursday June 29th. The McDonald’s Corporation, a major sponsor of the NASCAR Street races, will have its signage on race car 23, driven by Bubba Wallace and race car 45 driven by Tyler Reddick. Radio Station WGCI 107.5 FM was among the media outlets who interviewed the drivers at the McDonald’s event. See more on the outcome of the NASCAR Street Races in SPORTS.
Shenita Muse, Executive Director of the Hope Center Foundation which serves youth in the Roseland commmunitynof Chicago, said she is grateful for the Black McDonald’s Owners Association for making it possible for youth from the community to meet NASCAR race car drivers. She said she hoped the exposure would inspire youth to explore the many new career opportunities in race car driving and the automotive industry. For more information on the Hope Center Foundation, go to hopecenterchicago.org. See more on the NASCAR Street Races in SPORTS.
The legendary Gladys Knight performs her memorable hits at the Tavern on LaGrange in Countryside. Photo by John L. Alexander
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