A glimpse of the 27th Annual African Festival 2016 Fashion Show Gala. Featuring several influential speakers, guests from Nigeria, movie stars, fantastic designers and beautiful models. Watch this 10:03 second video. Special thanks to the Rev. Jessie Jackson, Sr., event coordinator Melody Boykin, and fashion designers Jazell Smith & Teresa FeFe Barrow.

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J. Smith's the owner of BLKLST showcases her new African print patterns on the streets of the most influential neighborhood in Chicago. Sixteen models walked one (1) mile showing off her designs, entering stores for pictures, and turning heads. Truly amazing!!! A must read article. Don't forget to look at the video. This woman made history. https://notsopublic.com/chicago/2016/09/01/urban-decadence-showcase-taking-streets/

It’s a life-changing event when Nigerians relocate to Chicago. A common question most Nigerians ask themselves, “How can I adjust to the Western culture of Chicago?” For instance, many new Nigerians in Chicago think about finding a job, a place to live, or locations to shop for food. In addition to that, they often ponder about how to adjust to the extremely cold winters, find a place to worship, or meet other Nigerians. Some Nigerians acclimate and thrive immediately; others may take a while to adjust. In any case, if you are among those newbies, you don’t need to worry about how to survive in Chicago anymore. Below are four key strategies that can help you adjust to the Western culture of Chicago. To view the 4 key strategies click on the following link or copy and past the link into your browser:

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Foreigners seeking immediate jobs in Chicago may get a harsh awaking. Foreigners are proud when they obtain a green card to enter the United States. Unfortunately, their happiness is sometimes short-lived. The number one reason for despair is their inability to find work. Most foreigners have high expectations. They possess all types of degrees ranging from a bachelors to a doctorates in advanced fields of study. Some foreigners leave high paying jobs in their country seeking the opportunity to live the American Dream and become financially successful.

Companies like KPMG, Citibank, and EY use a strength-based interview instead of the traditional-based interview to identify talent that would thrive in their culture. Finding one’s inner strength can set one apart, guide one, and also help survive and break the unemployment cycle.

A Story Of How Nigerians Get Immediate Jobs in Chicago

Ten years ago, a bank manager from Nigeria arrived to the United States with has wife and two kids. He worked as a cab driver for the first three months before he eventually landed his dream job. Here are some jobs a foreigner can get within the first month of arriving to Chicago.

Basically you have to walk before you run. The key is to have patience. Delayed gratification is always a good strategy. Remember maintain your skill sets and your dream job will come.

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