Delta Doings - LaVerne Weatherly, president of the Chicago Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and JoAnn Thomas, her second vice president and programming committee chair, are in final countdown mode for the Delta Empowerment Fair: Empowering Families to Help Themselves, a combined effort of the sorority's five-point program thrust - economic development, educational development, international awareness and involvement; political awareness and involvement and physical and mental health.
This free event on Oct. 27, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Van Buren, promises something for everyone, including an opportunity for attendees to learn "How to Trace Your Roots." The Delta Empowerment Fair is an effort to completely address the needs of the community.
Some of the services being offered are free health screenings including: diabetes, blood pressure and HIV/AIDS testing, along with credit and homeownership seminars. Additionally, there will be a hall meeting with Cong. Danny Davis (7th), Ald. Bob Fioretti (2nd) and Ald. Emma Mitts (37th).
Other local legislators and city officials are expected to attend; a number of social and service agencies will be available and residents will have the opportunity to attend a job fair with free resume services provided on site.
"Our responsibility as a public service organization is to educate, motivate, uplift and empower the African American community by helping families help themselves," Weatherly said. "Our goal is to have over 300 residents in attendance benefiting from the many programs, informative workshops, medical and job services that will be available."
Membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., founded in 1913, exceeds 200,000 predominately African American college-educated women in more than 1,000 chapters in 44 states and several foreign countries. The Chicago Alumnae Chapter boasts more than 600 on its membership roll.
But Never Forgotten! - Our sincere condolences to the Brown Brothers (Reginald, Leroy, Charles and Herbert) one on the passing of their beloved mom, 92-year-old Ruby, who was a foster mother to more than 60 children in the Department of Children & Family Services. Visitation is Thursday, noon-8 p.m., at Travis Funeral Home, 14338 S. Indiana, in south suburban Riverdale. Final arrangements are Friday (10 a.m. wake; 11 a.m. funeral service) at Progressive Community Church, 56 E. 48th St.
Bad Girlz - Gal pals, Merry Green (of Merry Green Promotions fame) and Fran Ball (Chicago YMCA's group vice president), host a Bad Girlz Celebration for two new sistahs on the Chicago City Council, Ald.
Sandi Jackson (7th) and Ald. Pat Dowell (3rd).
The party is on Monday, 6 p.m., at Blu 47 Restaurant, 47th and King Dr. We're there!
For Jazz Junkies! - Trumpeter Corey Wilkes will record a DVD for Delmark Records this evening at Close Up 2, located at 416 S. Clark. "Come share your energy, be a part of the experience and help us capture the essence of a live show," Corey says. Free admission; arrive by 6:30 p.m. for "up close" seating . . . The Frank Russell Quartet - Frank Russell on bass; Greg Spero on piano; Buddy Fambro (who dat?) on guitar and Makaya Macraven on drums - take centerstage this evening, 7:30 p.m., during at the regular weekly series, "Wednesday Jazz Nights" at the 50 Yard Line, 69 E. 75th St. The jazz program continues with Bill McFarland and The Chicago Horns, Oct. 17; Rick Parma on saxophone, Oct. 24; and Ken Chaney on keyboard, Oct. 31. Pass it on!
Newsy Names - Happy b'day wishes go out to Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, of Rainbow/PUSH Coalition fame; Dr. Gloria Latimore Peace, retired college professor (Northeastern Illinois University's Center for Inner City Studies and "back in the day" at Olive-Harvey College); singers Toni Braxton and Mya; hoofer-actor Ben Vereen (remember "Chicken George" in Roots) and to Don Doty, founder of the Georgia Doty Health & Education Fund, who celebrated "grand style" in the penthouse abode he shares with wife, Joyce, and on the rooftop of their near south condo complete with bid whist, backgammon and dominoes tournaments and fireworks! . . . Congrats to Morgan and Wanda Carter who are celebrating their ninth year of broadcasting (radio and television) in Chicago. The duo (he's the self-styled "The World Conversation Starter") is launching a special introduction promotion which provides a high impact of radio exposures through The Morgan Newstalk Radio Show, broadcasting live from 7:30 - 8 a.m. every Thursday on WBGX AM/1570 and on Ch. 19 or 21. Call (773) 420-3645.
Fashion Focus - Chicago-born celebrated couture fashion designer Glenn Duvall Pettway (a.k.a. Duvall) will represent Chicago this evening at the The Chicago Sister Cities International Program for an extraordinary runway show under the Great White Tent in Millennium Park.
Designers represent more than 22 international cities from around the world for the Sister Cities Annual Fundraiser. Chicago is the host city for this spectacular presented by Mayor Richard Daley during Fashion Focus Week.
Duvall's show-stopping signature collection takes to the catwalk to open the free week-long celebration of Chicago's fashion industry. To RSVP, call (800) 838-3006.
Comedy Showcase - Get ready to get your laugh on when eta Creative Arts Foundation, that venerable Chicago institution, launches its monthly comedy showcase, So You Think You're Funny, hosted by Diane Corder, diva of the comedy scene and a regular host at the Red Pepper Lounge. The showcase kicks off on Oct. 17 with rising comedians Shawn Morgan and Muhammad Lawson.
Admission is $15; only $12 for groups of 10 or more. For more information, call (773) 752-3955 or visit www.etacreativearts.org.
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