Politico.com reports: Taking Names

September 11, 2026

Juan Salgado, the chancellor of City Colleges of Chicago, was the headliner at the City Club of Chicago luncheon event Wednesday. His message: “Thank you...

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Essence reports: How birthFUND’s Elaine Welteroth And Mielle’s Monique Rodriguez Are Rewriting The Maternal Health Narrative

September 9, 2026

"... the duo announced their upcoming partnership—a multi-year investment in continuing the fight to close the gaps in the maternal healthcare system- working together to...

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City Club of Chicago: Juan Salgado, Chancellor, City Colleges of Chicago

September 9, 2026

Chancellor Juan Salgado has focused his career on improving education and economic opportunities for Chicago residents. As Chancellor of City Colleges of Chicago, he oversees...

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Opinion in Crain's Chicago: Getting new hires in the door is only half the workforce challenge

September 4, 2026

Excerpt below, read the full opinion piece in Crain's Chicago. Chicago has spent years building stronger talent pathways and that work matters now more than...

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Malcolm X College and City Colleges of Chicago to Name Center after U.S. congressman Danny K. Davis

September 3, 2026

Malcolm X College (MXC) and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) are proud to announce the official naming ceremony of a brand-new community center at Malcolm...

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Four City Colleges of Chicago Recognized Among the Best Colleges for Latine Students

September 3, 2026

Washington Monthly has recognized four City Colleges of Chicago among "America’s Best Hispanic-Serving Colleges," highlighting the District’s commitment to providing an accessible, affordable, and high-quality education....

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Block Club Chicago reports: Malcolm X College’s Newly Expanded West Campus To Open In West Garfield Park This Month

September 1, 2026

Classes begin Sept. 21 at the expanded campus, which includes a new community center named for retiring U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis. WEST GARFIELD PARK...

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UnRated Magazine reports: Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Leaders Join Malcolm X College in Honoring Congressman Danny K. Davis

August 29, 2026

On Friday, August 28, Malcolm X College and City Colleges of Chicago gathered on Chicago’s West Side to celebrate the legacy of U.S. Congressman Danny...

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Malcolm X College and City Colleges of Chicago to honor a champion of education and name its new Malcolm X College West Campus Community Center after trailblazer U.S. Congressman Danny K. Davis

August 27, 2026

CHICAGO—(August 27, 2026) - Malcolm X College (MXC) and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) are proud to announce the official naming ceremony of a brand-new...

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Malcolm X College and City Colleges of Chicago honor Congressman Danny K. Davis

August 27, 2026

Malcolm X College (MXC) and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) are proud to announce the official naming ceremony of a brand-new community center at Malcolm X...

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Kennedy-King College Announces New Academic Partnership with the Black Midwifery Collective

August 26, 2026

Kennedy-King College in Chicago has formed a new partnership with the Black Midwifery Collective, an organization dedicated to addressing disparities in maternal and infant health that have...

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ABC 7 reports: Kennedy-King College creating training pathway for midwives in Chicago

August 25, 2026

The Black Midwifery Collective and Kennedy King College have partnered together to create a training pathway for those wanting to be midwives, while honoring the...

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Chicago Tribune reports: ‘This is a calling’: Kennedy-King College set to launch midwifery degree program

August 25, 2026

“This groundbreaking midwifery program empowers our community....by equipping birthing individuals with expanded, culturally responsive care, we are actively fulfilling Kennedy-King Colleges’ commitment to transform lives...

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Forbes reports: Monique Rodriguez’s Donation Of $2 Million To BirthFUND, Kennedy-King College's Midwifery program, Signals Leadership On Maternal Health

August 25, 2026

The investment will establish the birthFUND Milan Rodriguez Midwifery Scholarship Program at Kennedy-King College on Chicago's South Side. Created by the Black Midwifery Collective, led...

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WGN 9 TV news reports:

August 25, 2026

Kennedy-King College on Chicago's South Side is offering a new midwife program that aims to address disparities in Black maternal and infant health. KKC is...

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CBS reports: Kennedy-King College offering midwife program addressing health disparities impacting Black communities

August 25, 2026

A new midwife program at Kennedy-King College aims to address and reduce the Black maternal mortality rate. The college and the "Back Midwifery Collective" are...

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