Community Connect: Celebrating Kwanzaa Together

December 28, 2024

Community Connect always has the hook up to help you out with resources you can use... this week it's all about finding community in celebrating...

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The City of Chicago Celebrates Graduation of Inaugural Cohort from Victim Advocates Training Program

December 26, 2024

The City of Chicago, through the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Mayor’s Office for Community Safety (MOCS), proudly announces the graduation of...

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13 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Hot Chocolate Fest, Kwanzaa Celebrations And Lots Of Live Music

December 26, 2024

The holidays are a perfect time to stay in and spend time with family, but if you’re up for venturing out into the city, there...

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Kwanzaa celebrations begin in Chicago, with first day symbolizing ‘unity'

December 26, 2024

Dozens gathered at Malcolm X College in Chicago's Near West Side Thursday morning to kick off seven days of Kwanzaa celebrations.

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Kwanzaa celebrations begin at Chicago's Malcolm X College

December 26, 2024

Kwanzaa started the day after Christmas Thursday and lasts seven days. Each day represents a principle.

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Holiday events held across Chicago to celebrate first day of Kwanzaa

December 26, 2024

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Thursday is the first day of Kwanzaa, and people across the Chicago area are celebrating. The first day celebrates the principle of...

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Malcolm X College set for Kwanzaa

December 23, 2024

“Our Kwanzaa celebration is an integral part of the culture of our community, our city and Malcolm X College. I’m honored to host this annual...

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How to celebrate Christmas, New Year’s and Kwanzaa on the West Side

December 23, 2024

“Our Kwanzaa celebration is an integral part of the culture of our community, our city and Malcolm X College. I’m honored to host this annual...

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Malcolm X College to host annual Kwanzaa celebration

December 17, 2024

Daily programming will run from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with formal activities beginning at noon. Each day opens with a Drum Call, Libation ceremony,...

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Malcolm X College to Host Kwanzaa Celebration and Market, Free and Open to the Public, Dec 26-thru Jan 1, 2025

December 13, 2024

CHICAGO—(December 13, 2024) - Malcolm X College, one of the seven City Colleges of Chicago, has a strong history of celebrating Kwanzaa and for more...

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Hope Chicago and City Colleges Celebrate Over 150 Hope Parent Scholars at “Holiday Hope Day”

December 10, 2024

On Saturday, December 7, Kennedy-King College was alive with the spirit of determination and celebration as Hope Chicago hosted its “Holiday Hope Day” event. It...

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Groundbreaking marks start of $17.5 million expansion at Malcolm X College

November 19, 2024

Chicago Construction News staff writer A groundbreaking ceremony at Malcolm X College officially kicked off construction on an expansion of the West Side campus, located...

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ComEd, in partnership with City Colleges of Chicago, has announced the accreditation of its Power Up Academy, a workforce training program aimed at preparing participants for careers in the engineering and energy sectors

November 18, 2024

The accreditation allows program participants to earn up to 13 college credit hours toward relevant degree programs during the 14-week training, removing barriers to education...

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Malcolm X College’s West Side Campus Breaks Ground On Community Center

November 15, 2024

Malcolm X College has started work on a community center to expand the school’s west campus in Garfield Park. The Community Center for Training and...

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City Colleges Executive Vice Chancellor Aarti Dhupelia and Malcolm X College President David Sanders Named to List of Top Chicago Executives

November 14, 2024

Dr. Aarti Dhupelia, Executive Vice Chancellor – Chief Student Experience Officer at City Colleges of Chicago, and David Sanders, President of Malcolm X College, have...

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Ground broken for $17 million Malcolm X College West Campus expansion on Chicago's West Side

November 14, 2024

Malcolm X College on Chicago's West Side is embracing the motto of architect Daniel Burnham, "Make no little plans." On Thursday morning, the community college—one of...

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