Feb 07, 2013
The Barbara Bates Foundation is hosting “An Intimate Evening with Fashion Icon Barbara Bates” on Saturday, February 23, beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the ICE Theaters, 3330 W. Roosevelt Rd. Proceeds will provide custom prom attire for students.
Feb 05, 2013
The 9th Annual DreamKeepers Awards Gala, LINK Unlimited's premier annual fundraiser, will be held on Wednesday February 6th at the Fairmont Hotel beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Feb 05, 2013
The Black Women’s Expo (TBWE), the number one national destination event for African American women in the Midwest, will return to McCormick Place April 5 - 7. The Expo is now in its 19th year and expected attendance is over 30,000.
Oct 26, 2012
The Barbara Bates Foundation is hosting an event ,“Knocking Out Breast Cancer”, on Sunday, October 28th at 4:00 p.m. at the Prentice Women’s Hospital. Proceeds will benefit breast cancer research.
Oct 12, 2012
The South Side Community Art Center, one of the last surviving WPA art programs created during the Roosevelt administration is reviving its storied Artist and Models Ball, a staple of the organizations fundraising dating back to the late 1930’s.
Oct 04, 2012
The Digital Diversity Network (DDN), a national, trade association was launched to take a leadership role in advancing diversity in the digital media and hi-tech industries. The DDN will host an inaugural one-day symposium on November 14 in New York.
Oct 03, 2012
The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC) will host a special art exhibit, “Son of Man (book II): A reVision of the Christ “ that opens on Friday, October 5th with a reception from 6 - 9 p.m.
Sep 04, 2012
Black United Fund of Illinois (BUFI) will celebrate “The Year of the Man” during its 12th Annual Living Legends/Passing the Torch© event on Saturday, September 29th. This year’s event will be held at Blanc Gallery and the Parkway Ballroom.
Sep 04, 2012
The Chicago State University Foundation will celebrate “Women in the Business of Transforming Lives, Thursday, September 20. Honorees are Valerie Van Meter, Federal Reserve Bank and recently retired Sun-Times Columnist Stella Foster.
Aug 06, 2012
Mound Bayou, the first American city founded by former slaves, is preparing for the opening of the Taborian Urgent Care Center. The Center will be a partnership between the City of Mound Bayou and the Knights and Daughters of Tabor.