AT&T’s Chicago Initiative Fosters Job Creation In Communities Impacted By Gun Violence
“We want to improve lives and lift Chicago neighborhoods that have suffered due to negative elements in the community,” says John Donovan, CEO, AT&T Communications.
In an effort to make change in Chicago communities plagued by poverty and violence, AT&T has launched a new initiative to bring more employment opportunities to the city, Crain’s Chicago reported.
AT&T hires 400 in areas hard hit by gun violence https://t.co/jkthcZ2xfE
— Crain's Chicago (@CrainsChicago) September 28, 2018
The project—dubbed “Believe Chicago”—was created as an avenue to drive job creation for underserved individuals, the news outlet writes. Through the initiative, AT&T has allocated $2 million to nearly 20 non-profit organizations throughout the Chicago area. The company has also hired over 400 individuals at their Chicago Platinum Customer Care Center and other stores. “We started thinking about our philanthropy, fully recognizing the challenges in areas affected by gun violence,” Paul La Schiazza, president of AT&T Illinois, told the news outlet. “We started digging deep—how could we use human capital and assets to improve those communities?”
John Donovan, CEO, AT&T Communications, told Black Enterprise that AT&T is a part of the fabric of Chicago and that this effort is being led by employees who live and work in communities that are impacted by these issues. “Through their existing efforts, we have gotten more engaged and they have inspired the company to bring more assets to help. They’re passionate about wanting to do more and we’re committed to supporting their efforts,” he said. “We want to improve lives and lift Chicago neighborhoods that have suffered due to negative elements in the community. We’re working with employees and community leaders to address some root causes by promoting hiring, training, and opportunity—and making sure the good news gets out along the way.”
Crain’s Chicago reports that the company employs nearly 5,000 people in the Cook County area. The company is currently working on a documentary titled “Beacon of Hope” that highlights the stories of individuals working to evoke change in their communities.
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The Blackest Reactions To The Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court Melodrama
The Blackest Reactions To The Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court Melodrama
1. This Is America
Source: 1 of 44This is America #KavanaughVote pic.twitter.com/HvlHj4B3EZ
— 🇯🇲Black🇭🇹 Aziz 🇳🇬aNANsi🇹🇹 (@Freeyourmindkid) September 28, 2018
2. The Clarence Thomas And Brett Kavanaugh Similarities...
Source: 2 of 44Clarence Thomas and Brett Kavanaugh meeting for the first time as Supreme Court Justices. pic.twitter.com/7ksvyLYnR7
— Brian Stelter's Teeth (@chubbz_215) September 28, 2018
3. #Facts
Source: 3 of 44Kavanaugh is delivering his 'high-tech lynching' speech... SMH. #KavanaughHearings pic.twitter.com/tAg8yGAdNf
— Clay 'Didn't Hold My Vote Hostage' Cane (@claycane) September 27, 2018
4. #Facts
Source: 4 of 44Kavanaugh is delivering his 'high-tech lynching' speech... SMH. #KavanaughHearings pic.twitter.com/tAg8yGAdNf
— Clay 'Didn't Hold My Vote Hostage' Cane (@claycane) September 27, 2018
5. Lindsey Graham Stupidly Mentions Bill Cosby
Source: 5 of 44Lindsey Graham is a mess. “You’re supposed to be Bill Cosby when you’re a junior and senior in high school...” is that right?!?! Did he just say that? #KavanaughHearings pic.twitter.com/i7E5TPOtW6
— Makho Ndlovu (@makhondlovu) September 27, 2018
6. Lindsey Graham Stupidly Mentions Bill Cosby
Source: 6 of 44Lindsey Graham is a mess. “You’re supposed to be Bill Cosby when you’re a junior and senior in high school...” is that right?!?! Did he just say that? #KavanaughHearings pic.twitter.com/i7E5TPOtW6
— Makho Ndlovu (@makhondlovu) September 27, 2018
7. Not Here For It
Source: 7 of 44#KavanaughVote So #ChuckGrassley Just pulled a Black Bush with the two hour rule. WTF!? pic.twitter.com/GVWObVsrfu
— MarkTheGr8 (@mark_colbert_21) September 28, 2018
8. Not Here For It
Source: 8 of 44#KavanaughVote So #ChuckGrassley Just pulled a Black Bush with the two hour rule. WTF!? pic.twitter.com/GVWObVsrfu
— MarkTheGr8 (@mark_colbert_21) September 28, 2018
9. Let It Burn...
Source: 9 of 44#KavanaughVote Listening to Black Women is free and would have prevented the apocalypse but y’all hate us so.... pic.twitter.com/UEmv9z47R2
— Nikki Star TV✨🤩 (@MissNikkiStar) September 28, 2018
10. Let It Burn...
Source: 10 of 44#KavanaughVote Listening to Black Women is free and would have prevented the apocalypse but y’all hate us so.... pic.twitter.com/UEmv9z47R2
— Nikki Star TV✨🤩 (@MissNikkiStar) September 28, 2018
11. Let It Burn...
Source: 11 of 44#KavanaughVote Listening to Black Women is free and would have prevented the apocalypse but y’all hate us so.... pic.twitter.com/UEmv9z47R2
— Nikki Star TV✨🤩 (@MissNikkiStar) September 28, 2018
12. Shout Out From Ice Cube
Source: 12 of 4413. Shout Out From Ice Cube
Source: 13 of 4414. Shout Out From Ice Cube
Source: 14 of 4415. Shout Out From Ice Cube
Source: 15 of 4416. Malcolm Nance
Source: 16 of 44Did I just watch Jeff Flake just trick the Dems and get Kavanaugh voted out of committee by claiming there would be an FBI background check? McConnell decides that & has no obligation to listen or care. This is over. #KavanaughVote
— Malcolm Nance (@MalcolmNance) September 28, 2018
17. Malcolm Nance
Source: 17 of 44Did I just watch Jeff Flake just trick the Dems and get Kavanaugh voted out of committee by claiming there would be an FBI background check? McConnell decides that & has no obligation to listen or care. This is over. #KavanaughVote
— Malcolm Nance (@MalcolmNance) September 28, 2018
18. Malcolm Nance
Source: 18 of 44Did I just watch Jeff Flake just trick the Dems and get Kavanaugh voted out of committee by claiming there would be an FBI background check? McConnell decides that & has no obligation to listen or care. This is over. #KavanaughVote
— Malcolm Nance (@MalcolmNance) September 28, 2018
19. Malcolm Nance
Source: 19 of 44Did I just watch Jeff Flake just trick the Dems and get Kavanaugh voted out of committee by claiming there would be an FBI background check? McConnell decides that & has no obligation to listen or care. This is over. #KavanaughVote
— Malcolm Nance (@MalcolmNance) September 28, 2018
20. Then There Was Cory Booker's Speech
Source: 20 of 44"And there are those right now watching this group of powerful people. How will we deal with a privileged man? A seat on the Supreme Court is not an entitlement."
— CAP Action (@CAPAction) September 28, 2018
— Senator @CoryBooker #StopKavanaugh #BelieveSurvivors pic.twitter.com/rFe75gc2C3
21. Then There Was Cory Booker's Speech
Source: 21 of 44"And there are those right now watching this group of powerful people. How will we deal with a privileged man? A seat on the Supreme Court is not an entitlement."
— CAP Action (@CAPAction) September 28, 2018
— Senator @CoryBooker #StopKavanaugh #BelieveSurvivors pic.twitter.com/rFe75gc2C3
22. Then There Was Cory Booker's Speech
Source: 22 of 44"And there are those right now watching this group of powerful people. How will we deal with a privileged man? A seat on the Supreme Court is not an entitlement."
— CAP Action (@CAPAction) September 28, 2018
— Senator @CoryBooker #StopKavanaugh #BelieveSurvivors pic.twitter.com/rFe75gc2C3
23. Then There Was Cory Booker's Speech
Source: 23 of 44"And there are those right now watching this group of powerful people. How will we deal with a privileged man? A seat on the Supreme Court is not an entitlement."
— CAP Action (@CAPAction) September 28, 2018
— Senator @CoryBooker #StopKavanaugh #BelieveSurvivors pic.twitter.com/rFe75gc2C3
24. Then There Was Cory Booker's Speech
Source: 24 of 44"And there are those right now watching this group of powerful people. How will we deal with a privileged man? A seat on the Supreme Court is not an entitlement."
— CAP Action (@CAPAction) September 28, 2018
— Senator @CoryBooker #StopKavanaugh #BelieveSurvivors pic.twitter.com/rFe75gc2C3
25. But It Was All About This Look
Source: 25 of 44mood(s) pic.twitter.com/Wo4ovo43N8
— Tasneem N (@TasneemN) September 28, 2018
26. But It Was All About This Look
Source: 26 of 44mood(s) pic.twitter.com/Wo4ovo43N8
— Tasneem N (@TasneemN) September 28, 2018
27. But It Was All About This Look
Source: 27 of 44mood(s) pic.twitter.com/Wo4ovo43N8
— Tasneem N (@TasneemN) September 28, 2018
28. But It Was All About This Look
Source: 28 of 44mood(s) pic.twitter.com/Wo4ovo43N8
— Tasneem N (@TasneemN) September 28, 2018
29. But It Was All About This Look
Source: 29 of 44mood(s) pic.twitter.com/Wo4ovo43N8
— Tasneem N (@TasneemN) September 28, 2018
30. Foolish Flake
Source: 30 of 44who slipped a manilla envelope under Flake and Coker's door this morning to get them to vote #KavanaughConfirmationHearings #KavanaughVote pic.twitter.com/iRhDpILeHQ
— Dr. Madam Vice President, Ph. D (@caramelhunnyVa) September 28, 2018
31. Foolish Flake
Source: 31 of 44who slipped a manilla envelope under Flake and Coker's door this morning to get them to vote #KavanaughConfirmationHearings #KavanaughVote pic.twitter.com/iRhDpILeHQ
— Dr. Madam Vice President, Ph. D (@caramelhunnyVa) September 28, 2018
32. Foolish Flake
Source: 32 of 44who slipped a manilla envelope under Flake and Coker's door this morning to get them to vote #KavanaughConfirmationHearings #KavanaughVote pic.twitter.com/iRhDpILeHQ
— Dr. Madam Vice President, Ph. D (@caramelhunnyVa) September 28, 2018
33. Foolish Flake
Source: 33 of 44who slipped a manilla envelope under Flake and Coker's door this morning to get them to vote #KavanaughConfirmationHearings #KavanaughVote pic.twitter.com/iRhDpILeHQ
— Dr. Madam Vice President, Ph. D (@caramelhunnyVa) September 28, 2018
34. Foolish Flake
Source: 34 of 44who slipped a manilla envelope under Flake and Coker's door this morning to get them to vote #KavanaughConfirmationHearings #KavanaughVote pic.twitter.com/iRhDpILeHQ
— Dr. Madam Vice President, Ph. D (@caramelhunnyVa) September 28, 2018
35. Much Praise To The Woman Who Confronted Jeff Flake
Source: 35 of 44Thank you @AnaMariaArchil2 for confronting @JeffFlake on his #KavanaughVote today pic.twitter.com/GKq3aDNGVq
— Dr. Madam Vice President, Ph. D (@caramelhunnyVa) September 28, 2018
36. Much Praise To The Woman Who Confronted Jeff Flake
Source: 36 of 44Thank you @AnaMariaArchil2 for confronting @JeffFlake on his #KavanaughVote today pic.twitter.com/GKq3aDNGVq
— Dr. Madam Vice President, Ph. D (@caramelhunnyVa) September 28, 2018
37. Much Praise To The Woman Who Confronted Jeff Flake
Source: 37 of 44Thank you @AnaMariaArchil2 for confronting @JeffFlake on his #KavanaughVote today pic.twitter.com/GKq3aDNGVq
— Dr. Madam Vice President, Ph. D (@caramelhunnyVa) September 28, 2018
38. Much Praise To The Woman Who Confronted Jeff Flake
Source: 38 of 44Thank you @AnaMariaArchil2 for confronting @JeffFlake on his #KavanaughVote today pic.twitter.com/GKq3aDNGVq
— Dr. Madam Vice President, Ph. D (@caramelhunnyVa) September 28, 2018
39. Much Praise To The Woman Who Confronted Jeff Flake
Source: 39 of 44Thank you @AnaMariaArchil2 for confronting @JeffFlake on his #KavanaughVote today pic.twitter.com/GKq3aDNGVq
— Dr. Madam Vice President, Ph. D (@caramelhunnyVa) September 28, 2018
40. If You Missed It...
Source: 40 of 44WOW -- CNN shows a sexual assault victim absolutely shredding @JeffFlake for announcing he'll vote for Kavanaugh.
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 28, 2018
"You're telling all women that they don't matter, that they should just stay quiet because if they tell you what happened to them you are going to ignore them." pic.twitter.com/lgLeECzpWC
41. If You Missed It...
Source: 41 of 44WOW -- CNN shows a sexual assault victim absolutely shredding @JeffFlake for announcing he'll vote for Kavanaugh.
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 28, 2018
"You're telling all women that they don't matter, that they should just stay quiet because if they tell you what happened to them you are going to ignore them." pic.twitter.com/lgLeECzpWC
42. If You Missed It...
Source: 42 of 44WOW -- CNN shows a sexual assault victim absolutely shredding @JeffFlake for announcing he'll vote for Kavanaugh.
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 28, 2018
"You're telling all women that they don't matter, that they should just stay quiet because if they tell you what happened to them you are going to ignore them." pic.twitter.com/lgLeECzpWC
43. If You Missed It...
Source: 43 of 44WOW -- CNN shows a sexual assault victim absolutely shredding @JeffFlake for announcing he'll vote for Kavanaugh.
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 28, 2018
"You're telling all women that they don't matter, that they should just stay quiet because if they tell you what happened to them you are going to ignore them." pic.twitter.com/lgLeECzpWC
44.
Source: 44 of 44The Blackest Reactions To The Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court Melodrama
Even though "Scandal" is no longer on air, the Shonda Rhimes drama has basically come to life with the Trump administration: corruption, breaking constitutional law, indictments and media meltdowns. Now with the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh, who was accused of sexual assault by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and at least two other women, it was another season of complete, unadulterated and embarrassing foolishness for America. See Also: Bill Cosby Sentenced To 3 To 10 Years In Prison For Sexual Assault Conviction From Lindsey Graham's grandstanding monologue to Kavanaugh's tears to flaky Jeff Flake, America was in a serious crisis. Sadly, there wasn't an Olivia Pope to save the republic. In these times, the only comedic relief you are going to get is from social media. That said, check out the Blackest reactions to the Supreme Court drama over the past two days.
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