Increasing Civic Engagement

Joseph Hoereth, Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement

Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement focuses on transforming democracy by creating a fully engaged community with more effective leaders.

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Aug 20, 2020

Hosted by: Ellee Pai Hong
Produced by: Greater Chicago Newsmakers Team
#Illinois #General Interest #Local
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Driving Success For Black Owned Businesses

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Black-owned businesses account for more than $138 billion in revenue each year in the United States, according to the Census. Organizations like the Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County work tirelessly to advance the economic interests of minority-owned businesses. Frank Hayden, Chairman of the Board, discusses his role in achieving this task.
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Beating the Odds

Beating the Odds
Meagan Cheve` Sims
Child Welfare Supervisor and Doctoral Student Meagan Sims is a dedicated professional in the non-profit sector. As a proud veteran of the United States Army, Meagan has selflessly served her country and in her community with vigor and passion. Meagan is an alumnus of Englewood High School in Chicago and holds a Masters in Non-Profit Management from Spertus College. She is actively pursuing her Doctorate of Education in Interdisciplinary Leadership at Governors State University. Meagan’s goal is to develop holistic supportive programming to assist youth in foster care in their pursuit of higher education. She is also a certified and registered adult and children’s yoga instructor. Meagan currently works as the Manager of the Adolescent Girls Unit of Aunt Martha's Health and Wellness’ Interim Care Center. This professional endeavor is also a personal one for Meagan as Aunt Martha's was her foster care agency when she was a child until she was adopted by her great-grandmother at the age of 11. Through her life’s work, Meagan aspires to empower individuals to overcome life’s trials and travail toward greatness despite their circumstances. Her life's mantra is "Success does not come to you, you must go to it."
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Juvenile Service Education System

Juvenile Service Education System
Yolanda Vazquez talks with Senator Delores G. Kelley, from District 10, about establishing an independent school board for the Juvenile Services Education System. Also discussed are criminal and charging procedures, as well as documents citation. For more videos and information about your community, go to ComcastNewsmakers.com. Recorded on: 02/06/18
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