Jan 17, 2014

from NDIGO: Chicago Celebrations for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Be your own creation. BUZZ Paul Collins one of America's most outstanding muralist and photo realist artist finalizes his mural of Dr. Martin Luth

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Be your own creation.

BUZZ

Paul Collins one of America's most outstanding muralist and photo realist artist finalizes his mural of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The mural will be installed on the West Side in the Lawndale community at the King Legacy Apartments. King moved on the West Side, 1550 North Hamlin, in 1966 to showcase Chicago's segregated housing. The new construction provides 45 units of affordable housing. The mural is unveiled in a private ceremony Monday, January 20th in celebration of King's birthday.

Ken Bennett

Ken Bennett joins the staff of Mayor Rahm Emanuelthis January. He is the Deputy Chief of Staff and the Director of the Mayor's Office of Public engagement. Translated it means Bennett will serve as a direct link in city government with external/internal partners. Ken is perfectly suited for the role. He has been on President Obama's staff with his initial run as Congressman to State Senate to U.S. Senate and to the White House. Ken has served in the White House and most recently as the Regional Representative for the U.S. Secretary of Labor in the midwest region. Everybody loves Ken. He is a real community organizer with roots at TWO and PUSH. Bravo.

King Celebrations

Chris Kennedy

Chris Kennedy, Senator Jacki Collins, Nikki Zollar, and Dr. Paula Allen Mears are among those to be honored at the 24th PUSH EXCEL Breakfast. The Scholarship Breakfast is at the Hyatt Regency Monday, January 20 from 8-10 a.m. Tickets are only $125. Call 773 254 731 for tickets. It is usually packed.

Alfreda Burke

TOO HOT TOO HANDLE

hosts a champagne sip backstage after the Saturday Performance. Rod Dixon and his wife Alfreda Burke with a city choir present a stellar performance Saturday, January 18 and Sunday January 19. Do not miss the jazz-gospel Messiah. It is more amazing every year.

The Chicago Sinfonietta performs MOUNTAIN TOPSunday, January 19 at the Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Avenue, Naperville. and again Monday at the Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Avenue.

The masterworks pay tribute to Dr. King with a thought provoking multimedia work. BEAUTIFUL.

Savvy

Fashion . The color for 2014 is Orchid. Just in case you didn't know. That's in your new dress, shoes or accent pieces. But it is a must.

Question: Have you noticed the Chicago Tribune attacks on Black academic women. The first front page story was on Dr. Paula Meres, Chancellor at the University of Illinois. She was reamed because she did not spend enough money on entertainment. Second, it was Angela Henderson, Acting Provost at Chicago State University She is taken to task for incorrect quotes on a doctorate she has worked on for 8 years with 5 academic advisers. Is it my imagination?