Click Here: “Black History Month” Southeast Community’s Activities, Events, and Workshops Bulletin Board February 2021.
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Activities and Events Subject to Change “Not My Events” these are events shared by Alderman/ Alderwoman, Government Officials, Community Organizations and Leaders, and Community Residents: In hopes of keeping you more in the loop and increase the sharing of information and participation throughout our communities mainly focus on the activities, events, resources, and services in Jackson Park Highland, South Shore, Avalon, Calumet Heights, South Chicago, Bush, Eastside, Jeffery Manor/South Deering, and Hegewisch. Please feel free to send Activities, Events, and Resources that you would like to be added to this album flyers to me through email or inbox. Know Your Neighbors…..Know Your Neighborhoods” Events are Subject to Change. Please Share!
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Cicely Tyson, the actress who gave electrifying portrayals of resilient Black women, dies at 96
Join The South Shore Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate Black Excellence all year long! In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, we will be highlighting black businesses you should support! Learn more about how you can support the South Shore Chamber of Commerce by visiting our website at
+ Tempestt Hazel in conversation via a virtual program with
The Art Institute of Chicago
From the Center, a retrospective of Faheem Majeed’s works from the past 20 years is also currently on view at the South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC) until March 27th!!
Following, Majeed will create an ambitious new installation for the Hyde Park Art Center that furthers his investigation of culturally specific institutions by focusing on the history and memory of the historic South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC). Majeed will produce a monumental charcoal rubbing of the building façade of the SSCAC as the central focus of his first large-scale solo exhibition. In addition to this new fabric work, Majeed will also be incorporating his ongoing series of reused wooden planks entitled Planting and Maintaining a Perennial Garden repurposed from the SSCAC’s Burroughs Gallery. For this installation, the wooden planks will take the form of a platform that will both raise the massive building-sized fabric rubbing on a pedestal and be host to performance and discussion. The exhibition will be on view from April 15–July 11, 2021.
Chicago State University Celebrate Black History Month
South Shore Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month this February with spoken word, interviews with South Shore’s living legends, virtual college fairs, a game night, and more.
Thursday, February 4 | 6pm
Nine Seats at the Table: Discuss the “Real Deal” about college life with members of the Divine Nine.
Saturday, February 6 | 11am
Academics to Assets — HBCU Virtual College Tour: Visit with over 20 HBCUs from the comfort of your couch as you plan and prepare for your academic future.
Thursday, February 11 | 6pm
Black Cultural Wellness: Attend an interactive discussion about using music and art to heal.
Thursday, February 18 | 6pm
Claim Ya Fame — Game Night: Compete in a Jeopardy-style game night exploring where we came from and claiming where we are going.
Thursday, February 25 | 6pm
Virtual Soul Food Kitchen Live: Get your ingredients ready and learn from two local chefs as they lead a virtual cooking class where soul food meets whole food.
I Am Not Your Negro Book CoverIn honor of Black History Month, we’ve selected our second Book Club Book: I Am Not Your Negro,
Racial Justice League Book ClubYWCA
Exclusive to Racial Justice League Members
Being part of the YWCA’s Racial Justice League means more than taking our pledge. We encourage our individual and organizational members to make specific commitments to advance racial justice.
One way to take action is to learn about systemic racism and its pervasive effects. The Racial Justice League Book Club provides an opportunity to hear from leading voices on civil rights and the history of racism, and a safe space to discuss the specific impacts on our communities.
I Am Not Your Negro Book CoverIn honor of Black History Month, we’ve selected our second Book Club Book: I Am Not Your Negro, by James Baldwin. The book, and accompanying film, provide insight into Baldwin’s relationships with three famous, assassinated friends—Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
While it can be easy to think of each as just a historical figure, the novel puts their individuality back in the forefront as people who just wanted their humanity recognized and respected.
71st/Stony Island-South Shore-Avalon Park-Commerical Ave- South Chicago-South Deering-Calumet Height
Greetings,
Applications for the Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) grant program will open in February in the following TIF districts:
35th/Halsted: Bridgeport
71st/Stony Island: South Shore and Avalon Park
Woodlawn
West Woodlawn
Commercial Avenue: South Chicago, South Deering and Calumet Heights
Applications open: 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1
Applications close: 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 3
The SBIF program uses revenue from TIF districts to help owners of commercial and industrial properties to repair or remodel their facilities for their own business or on behalf of tenants. Tenant businesses are also eligible to apply on their own.
Please note that residential projects are not eligible for the SBIF program, and residential developers should not apply.
Program participants can receive grants for 30 to 90 percent of project costs, with a maximum grant of $150,000 for commercial properties and $250,000 for industrial properties. The grants are administered by SomerCor on the City’s behalf and do not have to be repaid.
The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) and SomerCor will host an informational webinar to review program requirements and the application process, including an overview of program changes adopted last month by City Council.
SBIF Informational Webinar
1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3 | Register
For additional information, including program rules and the application, visit www.somercor.com/sbif
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Current students! there’s still time to add Breaking to your schedule!! • Expand and enhance your floor work, build strength, balance, flexibility and endurance, and deepen your musicality, flavor & style, while training in the core foundational dance form of Hip-Hop Culture..!
DANC 310P-01: Intermediate Contemporary Techniques: Hip-Hop
(which focuses on BREAKING) with Daniel “BRAVEMONK” Haywood
Tues/Thurs 12:30-1:50 (Hybrid), 1 credit
This class only comes around every 3 semesters! Don’t miss the opportunity!
There’s still time to sign up!
If you are interested or have questions (e.g. wondering if you can take it remotely), or to request approval for a course authorization to take the course, please contact:
Kelsa Robinson at [email protected] ASAP!
In just ONE week, the Steps to Racial Healing Series will kick off!! We have several awesome events happening in February
Chicagoans, join us for a Racial Healing Circle on February 4 from 6-8pm! We will unpack the layers of our past, in order to finds ways to heal as a community.
Then register to join us for our February Book Discussion the week after next on Feb 18th from 6-7:15pm. We’ll be talking about the work of
Isabel Wilkerson
, with a special focus on her new book, Caste! Don’t be intimidated if you haven’t had a chance yet to read these books. All are welcome to join the discussion.
Please join me tomorrow evening for an interactive Zoom presentation focused on Matthew Kaplan photography of the Calumet Region and my current show at South Shore Arts,
On Sunday, February 7th all are welcome to join us for a day of learning on racial justice as a Chicagoland Jewish community. This day will be multifaceted and have programming for all ages. It will provide space to speak about white supremacy, to discuss the nature of racism in Jewish life, and to hold up the diversity of our Jewish community. We will begin with prayer and reflection and then learn from many teachers, most of whom identify as Jews of Color (JOC). Participants are welcome to join for one session, a few or all day!
You can sign up to participate in a variety of ways below! We will send Zoom links to all registrants the week before the event!
Join us in for our second Wifi and Internet Connectivity Listening Session for all residents with South Shore Works and South Shore Connects powered by The NNA Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 6:30 PM.
As a participant, you have an opportunity to share your experiences and opinions regarding internet usage during this small group facilitated discussion. Your participation will help shape the digital future in South Shore.
Chicago Latino Network: A Conversation with Iris Martinez
With over 70% of the vote, State Sen. Iris Martinez won the Cook County Circuit Court clerk race, making her the first Latina to lead the office. Martinez was also the first Latina elected to the Illinois Senate in 2002.
The court clerk’s office keeps records of one of the largest court systems in the nation. Martinez ran on a promise of reform to an office plagued by a reputation of inefficiency and corruption. She plans to modernize the office, making sure its system is user friendly, and that everyone who needs to use it, knows how to use it. Martinez is also chair of the Democratic National Committee’s Hispanic Caucus.
Join us for a casual conversation with Clerk Iris Martinez. Registrants may submit questions for consideration. prior to the event. Feb 10, 2021 12:00 PMin Central Time (US and Canada)
Educators & CTU fam, please consider standing in solidarity with the hunger strikers fighting to stop General Iron from further polluting my school community. Next week teachers will participate in a 1-day hunger strike to stand with my coworker who is on day two of an ongoing hunger strike.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2021 AT 6 PM CST – 7:30 PM CST
Reconnecting, Reflecting & Rebuilding with our Communities
Online Event
This year marks Centro de Trabajadores Unidos: United Workers’ Center 13th anniversary. We are so excited to invite you to join us for our first-ever virtual 2020 Annual Celebration on Friday, February 12, 2021.
The theme of this year’s dinner is Reconnecting, Reflecting and Rebuilding with Our Communities. We founded the organization thirteen years ago to organize and fight for the rights of the most vulnerable workers in our community. Since our inception we have assisted in recovering over $3 million dollars in stolen wages. Today we continue to educate and empower workers to recover stolen wages, improve working conditions and demand justice as well as support the creation of women owned worker cooperatives in the community.
We have exciting milestones coming our way with the continued renovation of our future Southeast Side Community Center, new cooperative initiatives, continued civic engagement, workplace justice campaigns and deportation defense work. On our 13th year anniversary, we hope you continue to join us in supporting CTU and the Southeast Community as we continue to build upon this legacy.
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Este año se conmemora el 13º aniversario del Centro de Trabajadores Unidos: United Workers ‘Center. Estamos muy emocionados de invitarlo a unirse a nosotros en nuestra primera celebración anual virtual el viernes 12 de febrero de 2021.
El tema de la cena de este año es “Reconectar, Reflexionar y Reconstruir con nuestras Comunidades”. Fundamos la organización hace trece años para organizarnos y luchar por los derechos de los trabajadores más vulnerables de nuestra comunidad. Desde nuestros inicios hemos ayudado a recuperar más de $ 3 millones de dólares en salarios robados. Hoy continuamos educando y capacitando a los trabajadores para que recuperen los salarios robados, mejoren las condiciones laborales y exijan justicia, además de apoyar la creación de cooperativas de trabajadores propiedad de mujeres en la comunidad.
Tenemos emocionantes cosas en el futuro con la renovación continua de nuestro futuro Centro Comunitario del lado sureste, nuevas iniciativas de cooperación, participación cívica continua, campañas de justicia en el lugar de trabajo y trabajo de defensa contra la deportación. En nuestro decimotercer aniversario, esperamos que continúe uniéndose a nosotros para apoyar a CTU y la Comunidad del Sureste mientras continuamos construyendo sobre este legado.
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We’re getting ready for Valentine’s Day and Vivian Villarreal, with Party with Vee, is showing us what she has to offer for your VALENTINE!!! Make sure to check us out TOMORROW, 6PM to get your ideas together and place those orders!!!
SYA is partnering with Poco Picoso (@poco.picoso on instagram) and artist @artistic_disasters to bring you local treats this coming Valentine’s Day! Order some for your sweetheart, a friend you care for, or just to ~treat yourself~ during this time.
We’ll be taking orders from 1/24 till 2/7 at 11:59pm. Fill out our google form to place your order. We’ll be sending a Venmo request after you fill out the form and once you have completed the charge, your order will be confirmed! Delivery and Pickup is available and you can mark on the form which is best for you. We’ll also send out an email a few days before confirming all details of your order.
Pricing:
Bundle of 3 carnations and 8oz bag of Poco Picoso: $12
Pick which candy you want on our form
Bunch of 5 carnations: $6
Thanks to St. Francis for letting us use their space for the event!!
If you have questions, please message our page or send us an email with the subject “SYA Valentine’s Day” at [email protected]!
Greetings,
The Bronzeville Lakefront planned development on the former Michael Reese hospital site will be reviewed by the Chicago Plan Commission at its meeting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18.
Members of the public wishing to provide public comment on the development may do so in writing by emailing [email protected] within 24 hours of the meeting.
Anybody interested in providing verbal public comment during the meeting should fill out this form and submit it to [email protected] by 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16. There is no need to include an agenda number or address on the form, simply list “Bronzeville Lakefront” as the project address. Plan Commission staff will follow up individually with instructions for joining the meeting to those who submit the form.
The Illinois House Development Authority (IHDA) is taking applications for the Abandoned Property Program (APP) through Feb. 16.This is a grant program for counties and municipalities to perform demolition or maintenance on abandoned residential property.
Join the LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois as industry experts discuss emerging Diversity & Inclusion topics that will impact the workplace in 2021. These thought leaders will share insight that will assist your organization in shaping your own timely strategy to better prepare and respond to issues that will impact your staff and customers in 2021. http://Online: business.lgbtcc.com
This year’s topics include:
Virtual engagement (onboarding, training, engagement, and transitioning back to the office)
Corporate/ERG response to situations around unrest and violence (George Floyd, capital protest, donation/political giving)
ERG collaboration and intersectionality
The Police Board holds a regular public meeting once a month. The Superintendent of Police (or his designee) and the Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (or her designee) will be at the meetings. Members of the public are invited to attend and are welcome to address questions or comments to the Board. Prior sign-up is required of those wishing to address the Board; to add your name to the list of speakers, please contact the Chicago Police Board’s office. The meetings are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Whether the meeting will be in person or via Zoom will be determined closer to each meeting date. https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/public-meeting-of-the-police-board-2/
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TRHT Virtual Racial Healing Circles Series (February 23-March 20, 2021)
Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation (TRHT) is providing opportunities for the greater Chicago community to confront and heal from the traumas of racism by participating in racial healing circles.
Personal transformation and a commitment to change does not happen in a two-hour circle. Therefore, TRHT is hosting a four-week recurring circle series. Recurring racial healing circles are an opportunity to create and build trust between participants and communities that will often serve as the foundation for other work related to racial equity and healing – e.g., changing inequitable and systemic laws and policies. Registrants must commit to attend each week to honor the process and respect those who have committed to change with you.
Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health care, will host a free, virtual Trauma 101 training on February 24 from 10-11:30 a.m.
Children who have experienced complex trauma often have difficulty identifying, expressing, and managing emotions, which can lead to their behavior being unpredictable and explosive. Traumatic experiences in childhood have been linked to increased physical and mental health issues that can last into adulthood. This training provides practical information that can be useful for anyone working with children or seeking to practice trauma sensitivity.
Objectives of the training include:
• Identify common causes of complex trauma
• Identify ways trauma and complex trauma often present in children
• Increase knowledge of complex trauma and how it impacts children’s ability to identify, express and manage emotions
• Discuss links between childhood trauma and physical and mental healthy challenges in adulthood
• Discuss resources for managing trauma in children
The presenter of the training will be Amber Anderson, the prevention specialist with Prevent Child Abuse Illinois.
This training has 1.5 hours of continuing education approved for IL LCPC / LPC, IL LCSW / LSW, and IL Nursing (LPN, RN, APN) under IDFPR Professional Counselor CE License No. 197.000263 and IDFPR Nurse CE Sponsor License No. 236.000184.
This training is sponsored by Centerstone’s Trauma, Treatment and Training (CT3) program.
Other CT3 training events in 2021 include:
• February 24 – Trauma 101
• March 10 – Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
• March 31 – Secondary Trauma
• April 7 – Child Abuse Prevention
• April 28 – Stewards of Children
• May 26 – The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children
• June 30 – ACEs
• July 28 – Trauma 101
• Aug 25 – Childhood Trauma
• Sept 29 – Stewards of Children
• Oct 27 – The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children
• Nov 10 – Secondary Trauma
• Dec 8 – Trauma 101
“CT3’s aim is to increase access to trauma-focused treatment for children, adolescents and their families who have experienced traumatic events, including children and adolescents involved in the juvenile justice system and children of veterans,” said Ragan, CT3 Trauma Training and Care Coordinator.
The counties covered in the CT3 program include Franklin, Jackson, Madison, Perry, Randolph, St. Clair, Union, Washington and Williamson.
CT3 services include:
• Direct trauma and treatment services
• Therapy
• Care management
• Professional training and community education
• Outreach and engagement
• Screening and assessment
• Linkages to services and supports
CT3 develops and maintains local capacity to implement trauma-informed practices and provide evidence-based, informed trauma treatment interventions. The goals of the program are:
• Establish a community-based, culturally competent, quality, accessible program to provide and increase access to effective trauma focused treatment and services systems for children, adolescents, and their families who witness or experience traumatic events.
• Develop a sound infrastructure and increase community capacity to implement trauma-informed services for the focus population.
• Improve the health status and outcomes for young children – ages 2 to 9 years old, adolescents – ages 10 to 17 years old, and families as measured at intake, 6 months and discharge follow-up.
• Develop and disseminate a thoroughly documented model with measurable objectives for statewide and national replication and adoption.
About Centerstone
Centerstone is a not-for-profit health system providing mental health and substance use disorder treatments. Services are available nationally through the operation of outpatient clinics, residential programs, the use of telehealth and an inpatient hospital. Centerstone also features specialized programs for the military community, therapeutic foster care, children’s services and employee assistance programs. Centerstone’s Research Institute provides guidance through research and technology, leveraging the best practices for use in all our communities. Centerstone’s Foundation secures philanthropic resources to support the work and mission of delivering care that changes people’s lives.
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Plumbers’ Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Local 130 UA 2021
APPRENTICESHIP APPLICATIONS
Plumbers’ JAC Local 130, UA will be accepting applications for admission to the Plumbing Apprenticeship Program starting on January 24, 2021 through March 6, 2021OR the first 2.000 submissions, whichever comes first ONLINE at apply.jac130.org
Board of Commissioners Cook County County Commissioners are elected officials who oversee county activities and work to ensure that citizen concerns are met, federal and state requirements are fulfilled, and county operations run smoothly. https://www.cookcountyil.gov/board-of-commissioners
5th Ward Monthly Meeting Hosted by Alderman Leslie Hairston 6 PM – 7 PM 1415 E 70th St, Chicago
Call to be place on email for Zoom Monthly Meetings
Feb 23, 2021 06:00 PM
Mar 23, 2021 06:00 PM
Apr 27, 2021 06:00 PM
May 25, 2021 06:00 PM
Jun 22, 2021 06:00 PM
Jul 27, 2021 06:00 PM
Aug 24, 2021 06:00 PM
Sep 28, 2021 06:00 PM
Oct 26, 2021 06:00 PM
Alderman Greg Mitchell;s Constituents Night 7th Ward Mondays 3pm to 7pm 2249 E 95th St Chicago, Illinois Call (773) 731-7777
8th Ward Aldermanic Office Michelle A. Harris Ward Constituents Night Mondays 6pm to 8pm 8539 South Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago, IL 60619 Phone: 773-874-3300
Alderwoman Susan Sadlowski Garza 10th Ward Tuesday 9am-6pm (ward night w/ appmnt) Call office at 773-768-8138 10500 S. Ewing Ave
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Chicago Office 1000 E. 111th Street, Chicago, IL 60628 Phone: (773) 321-2001 Office hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Us (773) 783-8492 [email protected] 8539 South Cottage Grove Ave., Suite B Chicago, IL 60619
Stanley Moore County Board Commissioner, 4th District 8658 S. Cottage Grove, Suite 404 Chicago, IL 60619 Phone: (773) 783-2412
State Representative of Illinois’ 26th District Kam Buckner Call (773) 924-1755 [email protected]
Senator Robert Peters District Office: 1509 E. 53rd Street, 2nd Floor Chicago, IL 60615 (773) 363-1996 Open Office Hours: Fridays from 9 a.m. — 12 p.m.
Representative Curtis J. Tarver I Info Shared by Representative Curtis J. Tarver I Office: I wanted to give you all a reminder that we have opened the 25th District Service Office (1303 E 53rd St) with regular office hours during the week and we have flexibility for after-hours/weekend appointments. Feel free to email [email protected] or call (872) 356-2055 to set up a meeting
Representative Lamont J. Robinson, Jr. (D) 5th District: (South Shore Small%) 5048 S. Indiana Ave. Chicago, IL 60615 (773) 924-4614 (773) 924-4652 FAX
PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE POLICE BOARD! The Police Board holds a regular public meeting once a month. Members of the public are invited to attend and are welcome to address questions or comments to the Board. The Superintendent of Police (or his designee) and the Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (or her designee) will be at the meetings. Prior sign-up is required of those wishing to address the Board; contact the Board’s office by 4:30 p.m. of the day before the meeting to add your name to the list of speakers. Every 3rd Thursday of the Month. The meetings are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place at the Chicago Public Safety Headquarters. Please Click Link to View Schedule: https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/public-meetings-of-the-police-board-16/
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