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Bourdeau Griffin Interiors and Architectural Design, Inc., is located in a 46,000 sq. ft. building in Chatham. It has a reception room, salon area and conference room that are available to rent. Photo by Tia Carol Jones

DESIGN CENTER OPENS IN CHATHAM, HOSTS RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION

IBHE NAMES EDUCATION VETERAN GINGER OSTRO AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Illinois Board of Higher Education named veteran education administrator Ginger Ostro as its new Executive Director. Ostro brings deep experience in Illinois education to the role, most recently serving as the Interim Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Financial Operations at Chicago State University. IBHE also named Stephanie Bernoteit as Deputy Executive Director. Bernoteit most recently served as the agency’s Deputy Director for Academic Affairs. “We are thrilled with the new leadership team the Board has put in place and are confident that Ginger and Stephanie will build on Governor Pritzker’s record investments in higher education in Illinois,” said Deputy Governor for Education Jesse Ruiz. “After years of cuts to our higher education system, we look forward to continuing to work closely with the IBHE to rebuild our colleges and universities and ensure students from all backgrounds have access to the education they deserve.”

HEALTH

COOK COUNTY URGES RESIDENTS AND PET OWNERS TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID COYOTE ENCOUNTERS More than 1,500 coyotes reside throughout Cook County. While they are very unlikely to attack humans, it is important to take precautions to ensure the safety of residents and their pets. Cook County’s Animal and Rabies Control offers the following tips: l Do not leave food outdoors for your pet. That can be a welcome invitation for coyotes. l Walk dogs on a short leash and always be aware of your surroundings. l If letting a dog out in the yard, especially a small dog, always supervise the animal. Coyotes can easily climb a fence and snatch your pet in seconds. l Switch up your routine. Coyotes are smart and can learn your schedule. If you always let Fido out or take him for a walk at a certain time, coyotes will learn that and be ready at that time. l If you see a coyote, make loud noises, jump around and bang on garbage cans or whatever else is around. They should fear humans – it’ll keep residents and their pets safe.

LAW & POLITICS

CNN TO PAY $76 MILLION IN BACKPAY As part of a settlement signed recently, CNN has agreed to pay $76 million in backpay, the largest monetary remedy in the history of the National Labor Relations Board. The dispute originated in 2003 when CNN terminated a contract with Team Video Services (TVS), a company that had been providing CNN video services in Washington, D.C., and New York City. After terminating the contract, CNN hired new employees to perform the same work without recognizing or bargaining with the two unions that had represented the TVS employees. CNN sought to operate as a nonunion workplace and conveyed to the workers that their prior employment with TVS and union affiliation disqualified them from employment. After a lengthy hearing in 2008, an administrative law judge found that CNN’s actions violated the National Labor Relations Act and that CNN was a successor to, and joint employer with, TVS. In 2014, the National Labor Relations Board agreed and ordered CNN to bargain with the unions and provide backpay. Later, in 2017, a panel of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, including Chief Judge Merrick Garland and then-Judge Brett Kavanaugh, adopted the majority of the Board’s findings, and enforced the Board’s order that CNN cease and desist from refusing to recognize and bargain with the unions. However, the court remanded the Board’s joint employer finding for further clarification, along with the issue of backpay for further consideration by the Board. After the case was remanded, the parties agreed to resolve their dispute through the Board’s Alternative Dispute Resolution program. Since then, numerous Board staff have worked with all concerned parties to reach the recent settlement.

Design Center opens in Chatham, hosts ribbon cutting ceremony Continued from page 1 BY TIA CAROL JONES

Frantzie Bourdeau-Griffin wanted a space that could accommodate her interior design showroom, as well as her husband, Gerald Griffin’s art gallery, so they found a 46,000 square foot location close to Chatham Market and Simeon High School to house Bourdeau-Griffin Interiors and Architectural Designs, Inc. “It always has been my dream to have a design center for everybody to find what they need,” Bourdeau-Griffin said. To introduce herself to the community, Bourdeau-Griffin and her husband, Gerald, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the space on Saturday, Jan. 18. Bourdeau-Griffin, who has been an interior designer for 32 years, had a small showroom on 18th Street. In 2008, she launched Bourdeau-Griffin Interiors with a focus on making luxury interior design more accessible to people. “I wanted to create a line that is beautiful and sophisticated, but that people could afford,” she said. Bourdeau-Griffin said as an inte-

rior designer, it is important to have affordable products. The interior line includes kitchen, bath, lighting, floor coverings and furniture. She said Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore suggested they look at the location. They were pleased with the location, as it had parking and a loading dock, but the inside took more vision. “When I walked in here, the place was disastrous. I said, ‘OK, give me some time,’” she said. “I’m designing it in my head. I always have a picture of how it looks done.” Griffin’s art gallery houses pieces he has created. Bourdeau-Griffin said it is convenient for them to work together in the same space because they “work together well.” In addition to the art gallery and showroom space, the design center also has a conference room, reception area and salon. “I don’t want this place to be a ghost town. I want people in the community to meet at the design center and have a cup of coffee,” she said. “It is a space they can come in that’s luxurious

enough, where you can feel safe and socialize.” Moore said it has been his mission to bring businesses to the South Side. He said he spoke with developers to find out what it would take for them to bring their businesses to the South Side. “I have been talking to Downtown businesses and asking them to take a chance to open their businesses on the South Side,” he said. Moore said he is excited about opening Bourdeau-Griffin Interiors and Architectural Designs, Inc. “It’s great to welcome such a beautiful facility. It’s a mini Merchandise Mart,” he said. He added, it is imperative for the community to support the business. “Now that they took a chance, now the onus is on us to support and embrace them,” he said. “You could go anywhere, but we want you to shop at this African American facility.” Bourdeau-Griffin Interiors and Architectural Designs, Inc., is located at 8237 S. Princeton. Hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.bourdeaugriffin.com, or call 312-273-4932.

‘Text Therapy’ Provides Access To Mental Health Support CuraLinc Healthcare, a global behavioral health and wellbeing provider, recently announced the launch of Emotional Fitness Coaching, a message-based therapy application that is embedded within an organization’s employee assistance (EAP) and student assistance program models – and also available as a stand-alone point solution. According to a press release, through a secure desktop and mobile platform, licensed counselors (also known as ‘Coaches’) help participants boost emotional fitness and wellbeing through an exchange of text messages, voicenotes, tip sheets, resource links and videos. David Pawlowski, LCPC, CEAP, BC-TMH, CuraLinc’s vice president of administration said, “Emotional Fitness Coaching knocks down barriers within the EAP and behavioral health ecosystem for people who need support, but who may feel face-to-face or telebehavioral counseling is stigmatized, scary or out of reach.” After registering and being matched with a Coach, new users can begin messaging immediately to address stress, anxiety, grief, depression or relationship issues – or to proactively work on mindfulness, resiliency or other personal development topics. Key features of Emotional Fitness Coaching according to a press release include: l Participants can text with their

Emotional Fitness Coaching is a message-based therapy application where licensed counselors (also known as ‘Coaches’) help participants boost emotional fitness and wellbeing through an exchange of text messages, voicenotes, tip sheets, resource links and videos. Photo Credit: CuraLinc Healthcare Coaching

Coach at any time – on desktop or mobile – without worrying about scheduling or other conflicts. l All Coaches are independently-licensed mental health counselors who also have a special accreditation for providing technology-based support. l Coaching is integrated with the other clinical and non-clinical elements of CuraLinc’s EAP or student

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support program. l All communication between participants and Coaches is encrypted and stored securely. l Coaching is a resource for those who may not be receptive to face-toface or distance (video) counseling. According to Mental Health America, 56% of Americans with a mental illness don’t receive treatment – a staggering figure driven by a combination of access, stigma and the expense associated with care. However, advancements in technology have created new avenues for people to address depression, stress, anxiety and other emotional health concerns. And today, experts say, more than ever, EAP and behavioral health providers must weave technology-based plan design elements into the fiber of their clinical model – or risk missing engagement and care delivery opportunities with employees who may not use the program through traditional access points. Emotional Fitness Coaching was constructed with these risks in mind – to drive engagement, address care gaps and optimize support for participants, a press release further noted. For more information about CuraLinc Healthcare, call 800.490.1585, email info@curalinc. com or visit coaching.curalinc.com.

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NEWS

Health advocates, lawmakers want stronger regulations of vaping BY REBECCA ANZEL Capitol News Illinois ranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com

Springfield – Some Illinois lawmakers say a new U.S. Food and Drug Administration policy responding to a growing trend of youth e-cigarette use does not go far enough. The federal public health watchdog announced in a memo recently that it would crack down on the “manufacture, distribution, and sale” of fruitand mint-flavored electronic smoking cartridges for cigars, hookahs and cigarettes, among others. The guidance excludes menthol and tobacco flavors. But that addresses only part of the problem, say health advocates and legislators who sponsor related bills. Even though the U.S. Congress banned all flavored cigarettes — except for menthol — over a decade ago, menthol is still popular among youth. A 2016 study found more than half of those smokers use menthol-flavored cigarettes, compared to roughly one-third of adult smokers. Vicki Vasconcellos, president of The Smoke Free Alternatives Coalition of Illinois, does not dispute that youth are “abusing” flavored products. She argues, though, lawmakers’ priority should be enforcement of the Tobacco 21 statute which prohibits the sale of products containing nicotine to those under the age of 21. That provision is also included in a 2019 amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The FDA, in its memo, explained the policy

change as prioritizing enforcement against companies that market to customers without actively taking steps to prevent minors from accessing their products. It also considers the potential risks created by extended availability of new tobacco products without scientific review, according to the document. Deerfield Democratic Sen. Julie Morrison said she is “glad they went as far as they did,” but a loophole remains in curbing youth’s access to flavored products. “The FDA was ruling only on the pods, and one of the other sources obviously is the large containers that are sold so you can fill your own,” she said. “I think that should be subject to the same restrictions.” Her legislation, proposed in late October, would prohibit all flavors of those goods — bottled liquid users need to fill cartridges themselves — and other nicotine devices. Chicago Democratic Sen. Mattie Hunter agreed. She said fully “addressing the issue calls for a complete ban.” Shana Crews, government relations director for the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network, said the administration’s action “doesn’t preempt any strong, comprehensive state or local policies on tobacco, so Illinois can go forward and put a public health strategy in place to prevent kids [from] becoming addicted to e-cigarettes and other tobacco products.” Morrison’s bill is similar to one introduced by Rep. Deb Conroy, a Democrat from Villa Park. Sen. Jim Oberweis, a Republican from Sugar Grove, and Rep. Grant Wehrli, a Republican from

Naperville, both proposed measures that would allow the sale of menthol, mint and tobacco flavors. All three did not return requests for an interview. Legislative efforts to regulate flavored electronic smoking devices during the fall veto session were unsuccessful, Morrison said, due to the “short period of time” the General Assembly had to consider the initiative. She added attempts were further slowed because “big tobacco is a huge interest.” Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s “top priority is the health and safety of our young people, that’s why he supports banning flavored vaping products that entice our youth,” a spokesperson said in an email, though she did not say definitively if he agrees further state action is necessary. The federal administration’s policy “should have a minimal impact” on vape shops, according to its memo. Vasconcellos, who owns several such stores, said her “knee-jerk” reaction is small business owners will not shutter as they “likely” would if a more restrictive state law is passed. At least 85 percent of the products Illinois shops sell, she estimated, are flavored. “We are breathing a sigh of relief that we can continue to feed our families and pay our mortgages,” she said. Vasconcellos added, “We’re not tobacco. We’re anti-tobacco.” The FDA has authority to regulate e-cigarettes and vapes, for example, through the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. In August 2016, it reinterpreted the legal definition of a tobacco product to include all electronic smoking devices. Manufacturers of e-cigarettes are required to

Sen. Julie Morrison, a Democrat from Deerfield, speaks on Feb. 5 during a news event in Springfield about raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products in Illinois to 21. The legislation passed later in the session. Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock

apply for authorization before marketing their products as a “modified tobacco” device. That process “(ensures) that FDA has the necessary information to exercise adequate, timely oversight over these relatively novel and potentially harmful products,” according to the new policy. Because no electronic nicotine delivery systems have been authorized “to date,” all such products are “considered illegally marketed,” according to the administration. The FDA’s guidance is not binding, which means it can be changed at any time the public health watchdog deems necessary. A spokesperson for the Illinois Department of Public Health said the agency is “ready to review any legislation from the General Assembly.” U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said in a news release he believes the announcement is a positive step, “but it is far from a comprehensive one.”

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Children of color already make up the majority of kids in many US states BY ROGELIO SÁENZ AND DUDLEY L. POSTON, JR.

Demographers project that whites will become a minority in the U.S. in around 2045, dropping below 50% of the population. That’s a quarter-century from now – still a long way away, right? Not if you focus on children. White children right now are on the eve of becoming a numerical minority. The U.S. Census Bureau projects that, by the middle of 2020, nonwhites will account for the majority of the nation’s 74 million children. Children in 2018 The share of the U.S. non-Hispanic white population has fallen since the mid-20th century. Between 2010 and 2018, the number of white children fell by 2.8 million, or 7.1%. In contrast, nonwhite children grew by 6.1%. In 2018, the last year for which data are currently available, the pro-

portion of people in the U.S. under 18 years of age was just barely more white than nonwhite. However, children under 11 were more nonwhite than white. In almost one-third of U.S. states, nonwhite children outnumber all white children under 18 in 14 states – including Nevada, Hawaii, Georgia and Maryland – plus the District of Columbia. Nonwhite children currently outnumber white children ages 0 to 4 in these 15 states and in Louisiana. In the next few years, the same will be true in North Carolina, Illinois and Virginia, followed a little later by Connecticut and Oklahoma. In the coming decades, the percentage of all white children will drop – from 49.8% in 2020 to 36.4% in 2060. A growing trend Why will white children become the numerical minority? We draw on the insights of demographer Kenneth Johnson and his

colleagues to understand this trend. First, the declining number of white children reflects the significant aging of the white population. Whites in the U.S. have a median age of 43.6, much higher than those of all other racial or ethnic groups. Latinos, in particular, are much younger, with a median age of 29.5. Slightly more than one-fifth of whites are age 65 and older, while elders account for only about onetenth of nonwhites. Indeed, today in the U.S. there are more white elders than white children. The older age of whites is mainly due to fewer white births than white deaths. Between July 2017 and July 2018, there were 0.88 white births in the U.S. for every 1 white death. In the case of Latinos, the ratio was 5 births for every 1 death. Whites also have lower fertility rates than most other racial and ethnic groups. Even if white women increased their fertility levels, their actual numwww.citizennewspapergroup.com

bers of births would not go up that much, because there is a shrinking number of white women of childbearing age. Only 41% of white women aged 15 and older are in the childbearing ages of 15 to 44, when most births occur, compared to 57% of nonwhite women. What the future holds In the coming decades, people of color will have an increasing presence in all U.S. institutions, in higher education, the workforce and the electorate. Americans are already seeing the consequences of these demographic shifts in higher education. Between 2009 and 2017, the number of white undergraduate students in the U.S. dropped by 1.7 million, while the number of Latino undergraduates rose by 1.1 million. In addition, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projections show that, between 2014 and 2024, the white share of the civilian labor force is declining, while the share of nonwhites is

estimated to rise. Furthermore, people of color will increasingly be part of the voter rolls and slates of political office seekers in the coming decades. Despite these expected changes, one thing is certain. The white population is not going to disappear. The U.S. Census Bureau projects that whites will still be the largest racial or ethnic group, accounting for 44.3% of the nation’s population in 2060 and outnumbering Latinos, the second largest group, by 67.9 million. The reality is that whites will not dominate demographically as they have throughout most of U.S. history, when they accounted for as much as 90% of the country’s population. Roughly speaking, the share of the U.S. white population in 2060 will be the same as it is now in Las Vegas, about 44%. Rogelio Sáenz is a Professor of Demography at The University of Texas at San Antonio. Dudley L. Poston, Jr. is a Professor of Sociology at Texas A&M University

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BUSINESS

Chicago Advertising Federation Honors Renetta McCann with Silver Medal Award

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Renetta McCann, chief inclusion experience officer, Publicis Groupe, was recently named the recipient of the Chicago Advertising Federation’s 2019 Silver Medal Award. The Chicago Advertising Federation (CAF) is one of the largest marketing and communication organizations, representing thousands of advertising professionals. Its purpose is to connect the marketing industry across all types of companies, disciplines and professionals. Part of its mission is to elevate the marketing community to foster thought leadership in Chicago. The CAF Silver Medal Award recognizes a distinguished member of the Chicago advertising community for outstanding career accomplishments in the areas of: creative ability, contributions to the general advancement of advertising, contributions to a specific area of advertising, and contributions to the community. McCann is the 25th professional

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“RENETTA IS THAT EXTREMELY RARE EXECUTIVE WHO IS BOTH INNOVATIVE AND OPERATIONAL, BOTH ANALYTICAL AND EMPATHETIC. EVERYTHING RENETTA DOES, FROM LEADING GLOBAL BUSINESSES TO MENTORING INDIVIDUALS, SHE DOES WITH PASSION AND LEADS BY EXAMPLE.” RICHARD ROCHE

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and fifth woman to earn the honor. She has been recognized as one of the leading innovators and most influential executives in the advertising, marketing and media industries, with a global reputation for not only building brands, but also the organizations and leadership to sustain them. “It’s impossible to quantify Renetta McCann’s influence on our industry and the people within it, but immense, game-changing, enduring and human would be a good way to start describing it,” said Richard Roche, executive vice president, Edelman and president, Chicago Advertising Federation. “Renetta is that extremely rare executive who is both innovative and operational, both analytical and empathetic. Everything Renetta does, from leading global businesses to mentoring individuals, she does with passion and leads by example. Her achievements, particularly what she has done in and for the city of Chicago, are what made her stand out for the Board of Directors of the Chicago Ad Federation. A generation of industry leaders thanks Renetta; awarding her the CAF Silver Medal is a chance for the Chicago ad community to honor her immense contributions, in the company of some of the countless people she’s impacted.” “The Silver Medal Award truly acknowledges what I’ve centered my career around: helping others and contributing to the greater good of our industry and our community,” said McCann. “I am humbled to join the prestigious group of professionals who’ve also earned this honor.” As Chief Inclusion Experience Officer for Publicis Groupe, McCann works to drive inclusion at all levels of the organization, with an emphasis on ensuring that the company’s clients are benefiting from the many strategic advantages that diverse teams deliver. McCann is no stranger to the Publicis family. She began her career at Leo Burnett, and, after a long tenure, became the CEO of Starcom MediaVest Group Worldwide. Under her leadership, client billings

exceeded $26 billion and the global workforce rose to over 6,000 people. Most recently, she served as the Chief Talent Officer for Leo Burnett USA and Publicis Communications North America. Throughout her career, McCann has been an active volunteer and contributor to various industry and civic organizations. Currently, she serves on the Executive Committee of the Chicago Community Trust, the Marketing Committee of the Robert and Ann Lurie Children’s Hospital and the Legacy Giving Committee of the YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago. She is a frequent name in the press. In 2002, McCann was named “Corporate Executive of the Year” by Black Enterprise magazine and was selected Ad Woman of the Year by the Chicago Advertising Federation. Essence named her one of “50 Women Who are Changing the World” and she received a Matrix Award in 2006 from New York Women in Communications. She has appeared on the pages of Advertising Age, Business Week and Chicago magazine. In 2014, the American Advertising Federation honored her with a Diversity Achievement Award for her contributions as an Industry Influential and she received The Pantheon Award from the 4A’s MAIP program. Recently, she was featured on Adweek’s list of “11 Inspiring Women Who Have Broken Down Advertising’s Most Persistent Barriers.” After nearly 30 years of communications management and leadership, McCann went back to the books, earning an M.S. in Learning and Organizational Change from Northwestern University. She worked as an executive coach and organizational change consultant before rejoining Burnett in fall 2012. Currently, she is an adjunct lecturer in the MSLOC program, teaching a course on organizational design. McCann has also served as a Corporate Director of Tribune Publishing. She lives in Chicago with her husband, Kevin, and children, Ella and Alexander.

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Global Girls Celebrate It's 20th Year Anniversary

Members and staff of Global Girls, Inc. performed to a standing room only audience.

Pictured above, over 50 South side youth ranging in age from 4 to 19, took to the stage to celebrate the Global Girls, "20th Anniversary". Global Girls is located in the heart of South Shore and provides after school and summer programs for girls ages 5 to 14 and teens and adult co-ed theatre programs. for further information on Global Girls and the program that are provided visit us at: www.globalgirlsinc.org. (Pictured on the left), Joining the celebration are: Raymond Stanton, Board Member; Lafayette Ford, Board Chairman; Marvinetta Woodley-Penn CEO and Founder Global Girls; MiCrystal Day, former student; Charles "Chuck" Gordon, Business Supporter.

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Homewood-Flossmoor High School Wrestling Team Receives Honor

Author Jermaine Lawrence Anderson and NBC Channel 5 Reporter Regina Waldroup, reading excerpts from Carson Cares. Photo by: Algean Garner II.

The 1993 State Championship Wrestling Team of HomewoodFlossmoor High School were recently honored by the school. Team members attending the reunion are: Ryan McCormick; Bob Stringham; John Trioni; Jeff Trask, Captain Rael; Griffin and Todd Blumb.

I Am A Gentleman, Founder and CEO, Jermaine Anderson held his Chicago Book Signing at the Chicago Children's Museum and Introduce the star of his book series "Carson".

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ESSENCE Celebrates Women Owning Their Narrative and Transforming the Art of Storytelling ESSENCE has unveiled the honorees for its highlyesteemed 2020 Black Women in Hollywood Awards. The highly coveted invitationonly Oscar-week event— spotlighting Hollywood’s most renowned and accomplished women at the forefront of the industry—will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, CA. This year’s theme, in honor of the brand’s 50th anniversary, will be a celebration of women owning, expanding and transforming the art of storytelling. ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood is presented by Ford and sponsored by AT&T Humanity of Connection, Geico, L’Oréal Paris and

Netflix. The 2020 illustrious Black Women in Hollywood honorees include: EMMY Award-winning actress, comedian, director and producer Niecy Nash (When They See Us, Claws, Kidnapped: The Kamiyah Mobley Story); DGA nominated director and two-time Grammy Award winning music video director Melina Matsoukas (Queen & Slim, Master of None’s “Thanksgiving”, “Formation” by Beyoncé); actress Lashana Lynch (Captain Marvel and the upcoming No Time to Die); and the trailblazing cast and co-executive producer/

director/writer of Pose (Janet Mock, Mj Rodriguez, Indya Moore, Dominique Jackson, Angelica Ross and Hailie Sahar). The star-studded list of presenters will include EMMY, GRAMMY and Tony award-winning actor Billy Porter (Pose, American Horror Story.) Additional presenters will be announced at a later date. “For fifty years, ESSENCE has remained committed to portraying and highlighting the triumphs, aspirations and dynamic lives of Black women,” said Michelle Ebanks, CEO of ESSENCE Communications, Inc. “The ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood luncheon has become an amazing platform to recognize and honor the

unparalleled talents of Black women in an industry that often hasn’t. We celebrate all of our honorees this year for their fearlessness and strength as they boldly continue to own their narratives and share our stories.” “ESSENCE is thrilled to commemorate the creative and critical achievements of Black women as originators, nurturers, makers and creators during our 13th Black Women in Hollywood awards luncheon,” said MoAna Luu, ESSENCE Chief Content & Creative Officer. “Whether they’re reclaiming our culture or dismantling traditional gender ideas, each of our honorees uplift us as they present their unique gifts on the screen and behind

the camera. As ESSENCE celebrates 50 years of the power of our presence, we are proud to salute them all.” In addition, ESSENCE’s Oscar week activities will culminate with the launch of the inaugural ESSENCE House: Hollywood Edition, which will be held on Friday, February 7th. This communal space will provide a catalyst for diverse creatives to connect and collaborate through an interactive program. The event will feature a curated schedule of panels, workshops and screenings focused on uplifting emerging storytellers through the mentorship of established Hollywood movers and shakers. Scheduled speakers and participants

EdTech Studio, Wonder Media, Produces Emergency Preparedness Animation Series The EdTech animation studio founded by Terry Thoren, the former CEO of the company that incubated Rugrats and The Simpsons, has rolled out yet another mission-driven series using animated stories to engage children. The series is titled “Rocket Rules;” and was developed with the Hero In You Foundation to teach emergency preparedness and safety awareness to children ages 3-9. Based on research which shows that children will mimic the behaviors of an animated character before they listen to an adult, the series features Rocket the Safety Spokesdog who delivers tough subjects in a kidfriendly way. Wonder Media produced the

concept and series for The Hero in You Foundation and they have teamed up with fire departments, law enforcement agencies, school districts, afterschool programs, community centers, museums and libraries to distribute the safety resources. One of the videos is hosted by Los Angeles Dodger and NLCS MVP Justin Turner who also appears in TV public service announcements. The program has been endorsed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s former director, James Lee Witt. Aligned with the National Health Education Standards for K-5th graders, Rocket Rules teaches safety awareness with topics that range

include talent attorney Nina Shaw; celeb hairstylist Kim Kimble; filmmaker/author Nelson George, producer Nina Yang Bongiovi and more. For more on ESSENCE House: Hollywood Edition visit ESSENCE.com. ESSENCE’s January/ February 2020 issue (on newsstands now) features its annual Black Women in Hollywood package highlighting each honoree. Stay tuned to ESSENCE. com for highlights and behind-the-scenes access to the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon. Follow them on Twitter and Instagram @essence #BlackWomeninHollywood. Join in the discussion on Facebook.

Wonder Media has rolled out yet another mission-driven series using animated stories to engage children. The series is titled “Rocket Rules,” and was developed with the Hero In You Foundation to teach emergency preparedness and safety awareness to children ages 3-9. This lesson demonstrates what to do if a dangerous intruder enters a school campus.

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“The Rocket Rules deliver emergency preparedness safety skills in a fun, memorable, and age appropriate way, to children 3 to 9 years old. We want to give children the ability to make life-saving decisions in a split-second,” said Terry Thoren, CEO of Wonder Media.

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LIVING 4 Ways to Ease Jet Lag and Make the Time Change Transition a Cinch (StatePoint) While visiting a new place is exciting and fun, it’s often no match for jetlag. Here are four ways to make the most of your trip and avoid grogginess and lost sleep. • Revamp Evenings: Time changes and jetlag are best handled when you’re wellrested. Encourage plenty of sleep in the weeks ahead of your travels. Before bed, avoid activities that make sleep more evasive, such as looking at bright screens, consuming caffeine or indulging in too much alcohol. A vigorous workout, while great for your cardio health, is best performed at least several hours before lights out. • Connected Tech: You don’t necessarily need a smartwatch to avoid the hassle and potential risk of forgetting to wind watches to local time when you arrive at your destination. Instead, consider a connected watch that updates automatically when

Daylight Saving Time starts or ends or when traveling to a different time zone. For example, the shock-resistant, solar-powered G-Shock GSTB100XA-1A is equipped with Bluetooth that lets it connect with a smartphone to receive time information from an internet time server. Likewise, the Casio Edifice EQB1000D-1A, a new highspec super-slim model with phone linking capabilities can keep you further on track with a daily alarm, full auto-calendar and stopwatch. • Avoid Anxiety: The anxiety caused by traveling to a different time zone can ironically make it harder to function. Make a point of engaging in a stress-reducing activity when you arrive, like meditation or yoga. • Think of the Family: Traveling with pets or young kids? A time change can be especially difficult on those who don’t understand why bedtimes and feeding schedules have changed. Ease kids and furry creatures into the time change by shifting their schedules 10-15 minutes each day. Traveling east or west can cause stress, jetlag and lost sleep. With some smart strategies, you can make the transition smooth sailing. __________________________________

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y20002914 on January 8, 2020. Under the Assumed Business Name of QUE OIL with the business locataed at: 1462 W. 115th STREET, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60643. The true and real full name (s) and residence address of the owner (s)/partner (s) is: MARVIN MCNEIL, 8153 S. GREEN STREET, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60620, USA ________________________________________

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Get a FREE dining plan for kids (ages 3–9) when you purchase a non-discounted 4-night/4-day Walt Disney Travel Co. package for you and the kids that includes a room at a select Disney Resort hotel, Theme Park tickets and a dining plan. Take advantage of this offer when you book by February 26, 2020 for arrivals most nights May 25 – August 28, 2020.

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The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Tickets must be used within 7 days from check-in. Everyone in the same room must be on the same package. Child must stay in room with adult. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Advance reservations required. Disney dining plans exclude gratuities. Children ages 3–9 must order from the children’s menu, if available. Some Table-Service restaurants may have limited or no availability at time of package purchase. Theme Park admission is required for some dining locations. Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, campsites, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort.