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February 20, 2026

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A WORD FROM C WHITT

Dear Sauce Subscriber,

If you know anything my profession and the demographics that I cover, then you know the past week has been extraordinarily BUSY! The passing of Civil Rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. sparked a flurry of media attention and an obvious sense of sadness over this monumental loss during Black History Month.

I immediately combed my photos to land on the above two images where I interviewed Jackson in 2021 at the Chicago Urban League's Golden Fellowship Dinner and covered his acceptance of the Gentle Warrior Award at the Pullman Porter Museum Gala in 2024 -- two incredible opportunities I won't soon forget.

Ironically, the 31st Annual Pullman Porter Museum SOLD OUT gala takes place tonight, and the C WHITT PR team will be back on the red carpet chatting it up with more historymakers! Tune in to FB/IG at 6pm for live coverage. Shout out to Gary's own Ephrin Jenkins, founder of the Black Labor Week Project, who will be presented with the Change Agent Award!

Meanwhile, Cursive Academy has expanded its service footprint to include senior citizens and those with special needs to help sharpen memory and motor skills! Special thanks to Alfreida Robins of Travail With Us for the partnership and embracing this vision! Read more about it in the article below, and make plans to watch today's Cursive Camp graduation today at 2pm CST on Facebook.

With just over a week left in Black History Month, there is much to cover! C WHITT is hitting the road to Atlanta to cover and emcee the Black Labor Week Project Gala with a quick turnaround to get back to hit the red carpet at the Developing Our Youth Black History Gala in Lansing, IL. The Steel City Knowledge Bowl is another great opportunity to celebrate Gary history, and the list goes on and on!

For those interested in impacting the life of a young person through mentorship, make plans to attend the Big Brothers Big Sisters Netowrking Event next week. Details on this event and a whole boatload of others are listed below, so scroll down and get in the know!

Lastly, it is our pleasure to welcome the Gary Public Transportation Corporation (GPTC) to the family of C WHITT PR clients. We look forward to promoting the exciting transformation of transit in the region and the benefits it offers for the residents of Gary and Northwest Indiana!

Ok, that's more than enough for you to nibble on! Enjoy THE SAUCE, and REST IN PEACE, Rev. Jackson! Well done!

Talk soon! - C WHITT

P.S. The cleanse and red light contour program being offered at Integrated Body and Medicine is the TRUTH! I am down 10lbs and some inches! More to come!

Cursive Academy Extends Services to Engage Senior Citizens and those with Special Needs thanks to Partnership with Travail With Us

Cursive Academy officially expanded its audience to include senior citizens and those with special needs thanks to a partnership with the Merrillville-based organization Travail With Us. Initially known for its CNA certification and transportation programs, Travail With Us launched its Adult Day Center in 2025. Cursive Academy has capitalized on this new offering by agreeing to conduct cursive writing workshops designed to strengthen motor and memory skills. The course has also produced an environment where participants can interact with one another further stimulating social adaptation. Read more

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Financial aid professionals will be at Indiana University Northwest on Feb. 22 to help incoming college or technical students and their families with financial aid.

College Goal Sunday helps students in filing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This year’s event will take place on IU Northwest’s campus from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 22, in Hawthorn Hall, Room 454. Spanish interpreters will also be available.

During the event, financial aid volunteers will walk participants through the FAFSA line-by-line and will be available to answer individual questions.

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