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CSU FOUNDATION HEAD ASSEM SWEARS IN BEN LARTEY AS CHICAGO’S GA-ADANGBE LEADER

New leader pledges to boost ties between Chicago and Accra

By Nii Okaijah

A large number of Ghanaians and African American recently attended an impressive swearing in ceremony of newly-elected officials and appointees of the Ga-Adangbe Community Organizations, a Chicago grouping of indigenous citizens of Greater Accra, capital of Ghana. The swearing in was performed by Katey Assem, executive director of Chicago State University Foundation.

DEPAUL OFFERS A UNIQUE STUDY OF CHICAGO’S BRONZEVILLE AREA

CHICAGO:- New York’s Harlem was not the only urban enclave to provide a rich surge of Black culture during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Chicago’s Black Metropolis, better known as Bronzeville, was once considered a cradle of Black heritage. DePaul University is now offering a study of this community that includes classes, field research and an oral history project.

Calvita Frederick-Sowell is one businesswoman you should know!

On June 6, 2000, Jewel-Osco announced a partnership with Calvita J. Frederick-Sowell, sole owner and creator of the famous Magnolia Spice Teas, Inc. Since 1978, Calvita J. Frederick-Sowell has made her “secret recipe” southern flavored iced tea for family and friends who encouraged her to market her famous formula. Her husband, Michael, also encouraged her through his personal health and allergy to carbonation. To her amazement, she discovered that most iced teas were “horrible flavored waters”.

JEWEL-OSCO AWARDS 12 SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHICAGO AREA EIGTH GRADERS

MELROSE PARK, IL:- Jewel-Osco salutes excellence by awarding 12 eighth graders with scholarships for outstanding academic achievement. The awards ceremony marked the 43rd consecutive year Jewel-Osco has awarded aspiring students for their outstanding academic performances. Cozette Buckney (CPS Chief Education Officer), Darnell Allen(Director of Human resources for Jewel-Osco along with Charles Schroek(Manger of CityWide Programs/School Partnership Program) awarded the 12 students with scholarships ranging form $1,500 to $5,000.

PETERSON OUTLINES HEAT/BLACKOUT EMERGENCY PLAN

The Chicago Housing Authority’s CEO Terry Peterson today warned public housing residents of the dangers of hot weather and outlined the agency’s plans for dealing with a heat crisis or a power outage. “We want to make absolutely sure that a heat crisis in Chicago is not a personal crisis for our seniors and our residents with disabilities,”

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