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On this week’s episode of “Windy City Weekend,” Cheryl Burton steps in for Val to share insights on the upcoming Black History Month special titled “Our Chicago: Manning Up.” During the show, Cheryl and co-host Ryan also delve into an engaging discussion about the world’s ten most challenging and easiest sports.
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In a heartwarming segment, the spotlight turns to The Breakfast Club, a community initiative that began in February 2021. This group offers older men a way to maintain their fitness and health through regular pick-up basketball games. More than just a fitness routine, it has evolved into a supportive brotherhood where men over 50 bond over shared interests, with some even crediting the club for saving lives.
Also featured on the show is Project sWish Chicago (PSC), a foundation founded by McKinley Nelson, a native of Chicago. PSC’s mission is to harness the power of sports and entertainment to foster unity and provide safe spaces for the city’s youth and young adults.
The upcoming “29 Hours of Peace” event, hosted by PSC, is scheduled to unfold from Saturday to Sunday at 3 p.m. at Kennedy-King College. This gathering aims to champion nonviolence, healing, and community unity, with notable appearances from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, rapper Taylor Bennett, and more. For further details, interested parties can visit projectswishchicago.com.
The 29 Hours of Peace event will take place Saturday through Sunday at 3 p.m. at Kennedy-King College. The event aims to promote nonviolence, healing and unity. Attendees can expect appearances from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, rap artist Taylor Bennett and others! For more information, visit projectswishchicago.com.
Paul McDonald, who many may recognize as a top eight contestant on “American Idol” in 2011, takes the “Windy City Weekend” stage.
McDonald is set to kick off his tour, “Paul McDonald & the Mourning Doves,” on Friday, in Chicago at the Beat Kitchen. For more information on tickets, visit https://www.thepaulmcdonald.com/tour.
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