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“Race and Health Care: Examining the Disparities” forum Jan. 25 -- The Union League Club of Chicago hosts the forum at the club, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Dr. Terry Mason, Chief Medical Officer of the Cook County Health & Hospital System, will moderate the forum. Panelists are Drs. Carl Bell and Anthony Lo Sasso. There will be a Q & A session with the audience afterwards.
“The Day They Bombed The Promised Land” Black Wall Street screening
Jan. 26 -- Khadeejah Tasheen of Urban Citizen Online hosts screening of Tim Reid's documentary at the Harold Washington Cultural Center, 47th St. and King Dr., at 7 p.m. Admission is $15.
Voices of the Future…Coming Together Day” Jan. 29 -- Jira Productions and Artist and Brands LLC pro- duce the 2nd annual “Voices of the Future…Coming Together Day” benefit at Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph Dr., at 2 p.m. for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. Choirs featured include Kenwood Academy Concert Choir, Lincoln Park High School, Loyola Academy, All City Choir, Kelly High School, Soul Children of Chicago, Franklin Fine Arts Center and Midwest Young Artists. A limited quanti- ty of tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit
www.ArtistsandBrands.com for more information.
FREE Homebuyer/Homeowner Education Class Jan. 28 -- Marquette Bank, 6316 S. Western Ave., from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Call 773-918-4568 to register and learn more about purchasing or refi- nancing a home in today’s economy.
Cook County Property Tax Appeal Forum Jan. 31 -- Commissioner Larry Rogers Jr. holds tax appeal forum at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9147 S. Jeffrey, at 6:30 p.m. Tax payers are urged to bring their tax bill to the event. For more information contact Rogers' office at 312-603-5540.
Nominate an ‘Unsung’ Hero Now through Jan. 31 -- 100 Black Men of Chicago, Inc.,
Verizon Wireless and the Chicago Urban League support “Everyday Heroes” program aimed at recognizing modern-day heroes who make a difference in the community. Nomination forms are online at www.100mbc.or and
www.VerizonEverydayHeroes.com. Each winner will receive $500 and a Droid XyboardTM by Motorola tablet.
Muntu and MADD Rhythms presents
Feb. 1 -- Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago and MADD Rhythms presents “Rhythms, Rhymes and Reflections” dance, poetry, music and art at the University of Illinois at Chicago's Black History Month program in the Illinois Room, Student Center East, 750 S. Halsted, at 3 p.m. For more information call 312-413-5070.
Little League Basesball registration Now through Jan. 28 -- Garfield Park Central & West Little League Baseball registration is underway for the 2012 season. Early registration ends Jan. 28; online registration (
www.leaguelineup.com/gll) is avail- able until March 30 or in person every Saturday from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. The season begins April 28. All registrations will be held at Homan Square Park, 3559 W. Arthington. For more information call 773-416- 9991 or email
garfieldparkbaseball@gmail.com.
Chicago Park District - Ice Skating
Now through Feb. 26 (Weather per- mitting) -- various locations and times. For more information call 312- 742-7529 or visit
www.chicagoparkdistrict.com.
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