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Bad Boys 3 with GLMPI
Monique Wingard
  • Jan 6, 2020
  • 1 min

Bad Boys 3 with GLMPI

Chicago-based non-profit Girls Like Me Project, Inc (GLMPI) will kick off their 2020 fundraising efforts with an exclusive movie...
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A New Home for One of America’s Greatest Art Forms
Monique Wingard
  • Dec 9, 2019
  • 2 min

A New Home for One of America’s Greatest Art Forms

In October, Chicago TREND, celebrated a $5 million investment from Fifth Third Bank to finance community revitalization in partnership...
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Cultivating a Culture of Success
Monique Wingard
  • Oct 9, 2019
  • 1 min

Cultivating a Culture of Success

What an absolutely amazing opportunity for students and parents in the Chicagoland area! The Chicago chapter of 100 Black Men hosted a...
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100 Black Men Chicago Focus on Changing the Narrative Regarding Black Men’s Health
Monique Wingard
  • Sep 26, 2019
  • 1 min

100 Black Men Chicago Focus on Changing the Narrative Regarding Black Men’s Health

The Chicago chapter of 100 Black Men (100BMC) welcomed over 200 people to its annual Health and Wellness Expo over the weekend at Malcolm...
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Opens National Community Curation Project In
Monique Wingard
  • Sep 9, 2019
  • 2 min

National Museum of African American History and Culture Opens National Community Curation Project In

This past weekend marked the beginning of a new national effort to preserve the narrative and legacy of African Americans when the famed...
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Preserve Your Legacy With NMAAHC
Monique Wingard
  • Sep 7, 2019
  • 1 min

Preserve Your Legacy With NMAAHC

The Chicago Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists and the National Museum of African-American History and Culture...
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100 Black Men Chicago Continue Tradition and Impact
Monique Wingard
  • Aug 21, 2019
  • 1 min

100 Black Men Chicago Continue Tradition and Impact

While speaking to various members and supporters of 100 Black Men of Chicago, I learned that their annual scholarship fair has...
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A Challenge From Cory Booker
Monique Wingard
  • Jul 17, 2019
  • 3 min

A Challenge From Cory Booker

“This has got to be a MOVEMENT election.” As news continues to swirl about the current man occupying the White House⁠—and the latest...
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2019 State of The Black Tech Ecosystem
Monique Wingard
  • Jun 28, 2019
  • 1 min

2019 State of The Black Tech Ecosystem

After the release of the first report in 2017, Black Tech Mecca (BTM) has continued to lead the charge on compiling data that aims to...
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NCNW Launches #GirlTECH
Monique Wingard
  • Apr 29, 2019
  • 1 min

NCNW Launches #GirlTECH

On Tuesday, April 30, The National Coalition of Negro Women (NCNW) launched, #GIRLTECH, a conversation with professionals who may not...
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The First Annual Gray Matter Experience Fundraiser
Monique Wingard
  • Apr 19, 2019
  • 1 min

The First Annual Gray Matter Experience Fundraiser

We hear so much about what is not being done to move our communities forward and young people often catch a bad rap. I choose to focus on...
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Local Organization Screens “Little” Movie to Dispel Stigmas and Emphasize Power of Media Representat
Monique Wingard
  • Apr 11, 2019
  • 2 min

Local Organization Screens “Little” Movie to Dispel Stigmas and Emphasize Power of Media Representat

Event to Raise Funds to Support FREE Violence Prevention Camp, Celebrate Black-ish Star Marsai Martin as youngest Executive Producer;...
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#BlackWomenLead: Chisholm Legacy Brunch
Monique Wingard
  • Apr 5, 2019
  • 1 min

#BlackWomenLead: Chisholm Legacy Brunch

On Sunday, March 31st, Higher Heights hosted a special virtual Sunday Brunch to celebrate the late Shirley Chisholm’s legacy featuring a...
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Have you seen #SHEDIDTHATFILM?
Monique Wingard
  • Feb 22, 2019
  • 2 min

Have you seen #SHEDIDTHATFILM?

In case you missed it, a new must-see documentary was featured in Chicago on February 11 at Row 24 Events and Productions. She Did That,...
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2019 NABJ Student Multimedia Project
Monique Wingard
  • Dec 20, 2018
  • 1 min

2019 NABJ Student Multimedia Project

Students will work with veteran journalists, educators, media and public relations professionals in a newsroom, creating daily convention...
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Women Veterans Empowered
Monique Wingard
  • Oct 31, 2018
  • 1 min

Women Veterans Empowered

On Saturday, November 10th, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago will be hosting a special event for female veterans at the Gary Comer Youth Center...
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Black Girls CODE Chicago: Equity and Inclusion Enrichment Activity
Monique Wingard
  • Oct 25, 2018
  • 1 min

Black Girls CODE Chicago: Equity and Inclusion Enrichment Activity

Parents and students are invited to learn about interesting opportunities from an array of dynamic speakers at Cision, receive a tour,...
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Celebrate Leadership with The BOSS Network
Monique Wingard
  • Sep 27, 2018
  • 1 min

Celebrate Leadership with The BOSS Network

Click Here to Register #Leadership #TheBossNetwork #MoniqueWingard #CamekaSmith #Chicago #SalliRichardson #LadiesthatLeadConference...
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News, PR and Politics
Monique Wingard
  • Sep 20, 2018
  • 1 min

News, PR and Politics

The Chicago Chapter of National Association of Black Journalists hosted a panel on Wednesday, September 19, offering an inside look into...
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Sheer Beauty
Monique Wingard
  • Jun 24, 2018
  • 2 min

Sheer Beauty

In 2017, my friend, Jihan invited me to a Friday night service for women at Free Church in Oak Park, IL. It was an experience or rather a...
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