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COVID Collaborative Announces Partnership with Ad Council on $50 Million Vaccine Education Campaign Page 2

BLACK-OWNED, WOMAN-OWNED PEST CONTROL COMPANY MAKES MARK

Travel Spending in U.S. to Plunge by Nearly Half This Year Page 6

The P&G brands partner with CVS and UNCF to award $200,000 in scholarships to Black women pursuing degrees in STEM subjects

For Robiar Smith, pest control is a passion. It is a profession she learned from her father, who was in the extermination business. Smith is the CEO of R.B. Pest Solutions, located at 8243 S. Cottage Grove. PAGE 2

Page 8 Robiar Smith is the owner of R.B. Pest Solutions. She said pest control and extermination are her passion. Photo courtesy of Robiar Smith/ R.B. Pest Solutions

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION COVID COLLABORATIVE ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH AD COUNCIL ON $50 MILLION VACCINE EDUCATION CAMPAIGN COVID Collaborative recently announced a partnership with the Ad Council on an unprecedented $50 million vaccine education campaign. This initiative will represent one of the largest public education campaigns in history.

According to a recent survey fielded by the COVID Collaborative, a majority of Americans (86%) believe that a vaccine will be effective in curbing the virus. Yet the survey found that only one-third (34%) say they will get vaccinated themselves.

A new poll released recently by the COVID Collaborative, NAACP and UnidosUS showed that trust in vaccines is particularly low in Black and Latinx communities, with only 14% of Black Americans and 34% of Latinx Americans trusting that a vaccine will be safe.

“COVID-19 is disproportionately impacting Black Americans, and generational trauma has led to massive distrust of vaccines,” said Derrick Johnson, CEO of the NAACP. “The national education campaign will be a critical step in providing Black communities with the information they need to rebuild trust and get vaccinated.”

HEALTH

RESEARCH ON MINORITY HEALTH BRINGS ‘OPPORTUNITY APPROACH’ TO REDRESSING RACIAL AND ETHNIC INEQUITIES The Health Opportunity and Equity (HOPE) Initiative has launched a platform that supports a new narrative on health inequities and provides achievable pathways for states to eliminate health disparities. In the midst of a national reckoning on race and the COVID-19 pandemic, HOPE data portrays an America that would be dramatically different if the impact of racism embedded in our society was eliminated and everyone experienced equal social, economic and health opportunities.

HOPE data demonstrates the impact of the nation’s legacy of systemic racism that has left low-income and communities of color disenfranchised from opportunities and contributed to their poor health. Led by the National Collaborative for Health Equity (NCHE), the HOPE Initiative is a collaboration with Texas Health Institute and Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) Center on Society and Health.

Dr. Derek Chapman, Interim Director of the VCU’s Center on Society and Health, said, “Policymakers, advocates, and other stakeholders can use the HOPE data to measure how far states must go to achieve equitable opportunities for health and wellbeing, and inform policy solutions and practices that advance health equity.”

LAW & POLITICS

NORTH AMERICA ONLINE GAMBLING MARKET PROJECTED TO REGISTER A CAGR OF 14.78% According to a ResearchAndMarkets.com report, the North America online gambling market is projected to register a CAGR of 14.78% during the forecast period (2020 - 2025).

Casino gambling has been one of the rapidly growing gambling categories, owing to the convenience of usage and optimal user experience. With the advent of technology, there has been a widespread implementation of virtual reality, block chain, and mobile platforms in the gambling industry across the region.

The current legislation framework for online betting in the United States allows only bookmakers licensed in Nevada, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey to operate legally, as these are the four states where online betting is regulated.

Custom slot types are trending the most in the market, owing to the scope of innovation and personalization by consumers.

Moreover, live casinos have gained popularity over the recent past, as they involve a wide deal of live dealers and real-time feedback that help improve the real-world casino experience.

For more information about this report visit https://www. researchandmarkets.com/r/qok7r4

Robiar Smith, owner of R.B. Pest Solutions, said customers can call them for services or stop into their retail store, located at 8243 S. Cottage Grove. Photo courtesy of Robiar Smith/ R.B. Pest Solutions

Black-owned, woman-owned Pest control company makes mark Continued from page 1

BY TIA CAROL JONES

For Robiar Smith, pest control is a passion. It is a profession she learned from her father, who was in the extermination business. Smith is the CEO of R.B. Pest Solutions, located at 8243 S. Cottage Grove.

Smith started her career as an IT professional and professor. Then, decided she wanted to start her own pest control business, which she described as a full circle moment.

“Extermination has been in my DNA for the past 41 years,” she said. Smith said while she was a professor, she was teaching classes on entrepreneurship.

She said she was helping many students create business plans, target marketing.

She said while she was pouring into the students, she realized she could run a business using her knowledge.

Smith said she took the pest control exam a couple times, passed in 2016 and R.B. Pest Solutions has been around ever since.

Smith said while pest control is a male-dominated business and it has been a challenge, it has its advantages as well.

“It has allowed me to change the face of pest control, and who can be in it and who can do it and who can own it. The challenge is the most exciting part of it, it’s how can we take this industry that is male-dominated and say, hey women can run successful million dollar companies, women can actually go out and do a bed bug job and a raccoon job,” she said. “It’s been refreshing to see someone, a Black woman, run a company, and get rid of your bedbugs at the same time. I can do both, don’t box me in.”

Smith said people are really in awe. She said she’s also changing how technicians show up. Get rid of the image of a middle-aged guy with a tank in his hand. She said most of her staff are young and fresh, and she makes it a point to hire from within the community. For her, she said, it is about legacy.

She added, with his experience as an exterminator for more than 40 years, her dad, Michael Benton, knows the city inside and out.

“I get an opportunity to bid on these contracts and I feel like I’m standing on my dad’s shoulders. Because this was something that’s been in the make up

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for 41 years. So, many people know his name and I’ve been able to carry the torch,” she said.

Smith’s father Benton has also trained other exterminators, who have gone to work for other pest control companies. Smith said all of the new staff that come into R.B. Pest Solutions are trained by her father. She likes to say, “we’re not businesspeople that got into extermination, we’re actually exterminators that got into the business. So, we really take it serious this extermination thing.”

Currently, there are 27 employees and they are expanding. Smith said R.B. Pest Solutions is set to open two more locations. She said R.B. Pest Solutions is the only exterminating company that has a retail shop attached to the business.

“We’re going into the communities and not only can you come to us for pest control services, but you can actually come shop. We’re in the do-ityourself generation, where we’ll walk you through how to do extermination yourself in between services,” she said.

For more information, visit rbpestsolutions.com.

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NEWS

Student Loan Debt Widens Racial Wealth Gap

BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

President-elect Joe Biden wants to immediately erase student loan debt, a move that could prove more meaningful for African American students who, on average, owe much more than anyone.

With the freeze placed on student loan repayments set to end December 31, Biden has gotten behind the Democrat-led House’s HEROES Act, which calls on the federal government to pay off up to $10,000 in private, non-federal student loans for economically distressed borrowers.

“People having to make choices between paying their student loan and paying the rent … debt relief should be done immediately,” Biden stated during a news conference on Monday, November 16.

NPR reported that Senate Democrats also are pushing for much more debt relief.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) co-authored a resolution in September with Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) calling for the next president to cancel up to $50,000 of outstanding federal student loans per borrower.

According to data from the U.S. College Board, that would mean erasing all debt for more than three-quarters of borrowers.

Andrew Pentis, the student loan debt policy expert at Student Loan Hero, pointed to an analysis published by his company, which shows student loan portfolios now total $1.67 trillion.

Further, the data shows that debt distribution is more massive among borrowers of color, particularly Black students.

Nearly 9 in 10 Black students take

Andrew Pentis, the student loan debt policy expert at Student Loan Hero, pointed to an analysis published by his company, which shows student loan portfolios now total $1.67 trillion.

out federal student loans to pay for college, compared with 7 in 10 white students.

African American students are far more likely to have large student debt than their white, Hispanic or Asian classmates, with 59.5 percent of African American students borrowing more than $29,500.

Pentis noted that the Black borrowers are more than twice as likely as white borrowers to default on their student loans, which he said is a by-product of a U.S. median household income that’s about $25,000 less for Black families than whites.

The end of the federal loan mor-

atorium would disproportionately impact Black and brown borrowers, Pentis warned.

“Student loans have long been seen as a tool to make the wealth gap in this country better,” Pentis said.

“We are seeing that those loans are actually making the racial wealth gap worse because the loans become a burden on families that are already disadvantaged in terms of having a lower household income, having a lower net worth, and student loans can be a hindrance for families trying to achieve financial goals like buying a house instead of helping those families sort of climb the social

ladder and increase their financial wherewithal.”

Student Loan Hero’s student loan debt analysis also revealed that large amounts of debt could act as a roadblock to completing college on time.

Data showed that while 42.6 percent of students in the Class of 2017 graduated in four years or less, that number dropped to 28.8 percent among Black students and 29.7 percent among Hispanic students.

For white and Asian students, Student Loan Hero said the rates were higher than average at 46.7 percent and 48.5 percent, respectively. Conversely, more Black students –

40.7 percent – took over six years to graduate college, compared with 35.2 percent for Hispanic students, 25.3 percent for white students, and 19.7 percent for Asian students.

“It’s proven that earning degrees allows students to earn more income,” Pentis remarked. “So, if you have students not able to graduate, they’re carrying debt into careers that may not be able to pay for it. Black students are borrowing at higher amounts because of the racial wealth gap in this country. “Typically, white and Hispanic students might borrow at relatively high rates, but they’re not borrowing as much.”

Former College Professor Indicted on Fraud Charges for Allegedly Embezzling More Than $650,000 From Student Organization A former college professor has been indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly embezzling more than $650,000 from a national student organization committed to improving minority representation in the pharmacy industry.

While serving as the volunteer Executive Director of the student association, Carmita Coleman withdrew cash and issued checks from the group’s bank accounts for her and her family’s personal benefit, according to an indictment returned recently in U.S. District in Chicago.

Coleman attempted to cover up her scheme by submitting false and misleading reports that concealed her withdrawals, the indictment states.

When a new individual was appointed to replace Coleman as Executive Director, Coleman knowingly delayed turning over access to the organization’s bank accounts so that she could continue spending the money for her personal benefit, the indictment states.

The fraud scheme allegedly lasted from 2011 to 2016. Coleman, who separately during the scheme was a professor and interim dean at the

Chicago State University College of Pharmacy, fraudulently misappropriated approximately $651,272 from the student association, the indictment states.

The indictment charges Coleman, 49, of Frankfort, with four counts of wire fraud. Arraignment in federal court in Chicago had not yet been scheduled at the time a November 20, 2020 press release was disseminated.

The indictment was announced by John R. Lausch, Jr., United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois; and Emmerson Buie, Jr., Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chi-

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cago Field Office of the FBI. The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Heidi Manschreck.

The public is reminded that an indictment is not evidence of guilt. The defendant is presumed innocent and entitled to a fair trial at which the government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Each count of wire fraud is punishable by up to 20 years in federal prison. If convicted, the Court must impose a reasonable sentence under federal statutes and the advisory U.S. Sentencing Guidelines.

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BUSINESS

Platform lets entrepreneur creators and their teams manage their music development process Tully, a music creation and collaboration solution for artists, has launched the Tully Platform which is designed to give entrepreneur creators and their teams a more efficient and organized way to manage their music development process while taking creative careers to the next level.

The company, founded by Grammy-nominated recording artist Joyner Lucas and manager/ entrepreneur Dhruv Joshi, is offering new service tiers that uniquely streamline and simplify the creative process of preparing content for distribution into the market.

Building on Tully’s entry level service of allowing recording artists and songwriters to play, write, record song ideas, save beats, find rhymes and store original recordings all within one secure cloud-based application, Tully Platform now provides users at any level of their career journey levels of organization and management over the entire workflow of developing new content.

Tully Platform, for the first time, according to a press release, brings together an expanded array of creator capabilities all in a single platform that is accessible anytime, anywhere.

This includes the ability to securely store and keep track of recordings and creative assets in development, assign project tasks, set rules for how and when collaborators and partners can interact with assets, make changes to metadata, and access standard contract templates to quickly create split sheets and other agreements.

Users can also collaborate virtually and share their projects with an engineer or other collaborators before studio sessions, allowing instant access to the audio file, lyric sheet, and recording ideas.

Tully has designed Tully Platform to scale with the feature, workflow and storage needs of professional users – from DIY recording artists looking for an end-to-end solution for organizing the business around creative assets, to artist managers overseeing multiple clients’ careers. These include: l Tully Pro – A premium tier for individual members offering 500 GB of storage, enhanced security and file sharing, advanced project collaboration features and discounts on premium beats available for $9.95 per month. l Tully Team – An expanded tier for use by up to three plan members offering 1 TB of storage, 10 guest accounts, full access to Tully’s web and mobile platforms, tools and templates

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for creating contracts, and the ability to organize recordings into albums and EPs, available for $29 per month. l Tully AMP – An artist management tier for up to five plan members offering 2 TB of storage, 20 guest accounts and the ability to manage multiple portfolios of up to 3 artist catalogs, available for $59 per month.

Tully also offers a range of enterprise level solutions for larger management and label teams to use the platform.

“As an artist, I want my independence, I want ownership, and I want transparency from my team.

We built Tully Platform to give me all of that in one simple, easy-to-use app. Tully Platform is an end-to-end solution for a digital music industry.

Whether you’re on your own, or have a management team or label supporting you, Tully Platform empowers artists to take control of their careers,” said Joyner Lucas, “You can make great music, but you need more than that to make a great career. We built Tully Platform so that every artist can have the tools to compete for success in the industry. It takes the guesswork out of being independent and in control of your work and lets you focus on what matters, being creative,” added Dhruv Joshi.

“Joyner Lucas and Dhruv Joshi are at the forefront of driving new technology solutions that enhance and support the music development process. We continue to be impressed by their creative-first approach to Tully’s product evolution. As

BUILDING ON TULLY’S ENTRY LEVEL SERVICE OF ALLOWING RECORDING ARTISTS AND SONGWRITERS TO PLAY, WRITE, RECORD SONG IDEAS, SAVE BEATS, FIND RHYMES AND STORE ORIGINAL RECORDINGS ALL WITHIN ONE SECURE CLOUDBASED APPLICATION, TULLY PLATFORM NOW PROVIDES USERS AT ANY LEVEL OF THEIR CAREER JOURNEY LEVELS OF ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OVER THE ENTIRE WORKFLOW OF DEVELOPING NEW CONTENT. accomplished music creators and entrepreneurs, they have built Tully Platform with a firsthand understanding of the tools artists need to focus on their creative output,” said Dennis Kooker, president, global digital business and U.S. sales, Sony Music Entertainment.

The introduction of Tully’s new premium Platform service tiers follows an announcement in April that Sony Music Entertainment has taken a leading strategic investment in the company to support Tully’s ongoing work to further expand its feature offerings and grow its user base.

Tully was born out of a need Joyner and Joshi had for virtual creation and collaboration tools in Joyner’s own music making process, and Joyner used Tully in the process of developing his new album “ADHD,” and his latest EP “Evolution.” www.citizennewspapergroup.com

SINCE 1996, THE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AWARD HAS RECOGNIZED 245 PARTNERSHIPS FROM CITIES AND TOWNS ACROSS AMERICA. THIS YEAR’S WINNERS, LIKE PAST RECIPIENTS, HAVE FOCUSED ON DELIVERING SOLUTIONS TO CRITICAL CHALLENGES FACING OUR COUNTRY TODAY.

Mutual of America Announces Five Recipients of the 2020 Community Partnership Award Mutual of America has announced the recipients of its 2020 Community Partnership Award, marking the 25th anniversary of the prestigious national competition.

This year, five nonprofit organizations were selected for their outstanding contributions to society, in partnership with public, private and other social sector organizations.

One, the 100 Scholars Robotics Alliance, received the Thomas J. Moran Award, which is given to the national award-winning program and includes $100,000 and a documentary video about the program. Four organizations were named honorable mention recipients, and each received $50,000.

About the National Award-Winning Program The 100 Scholars Robotics Alliance was created by 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc., and various partners as a way to help African-American youth in underserved school districts excel in the classroom and build life skills. This groundbreaking after-school and summer program provides students with hands-on educational opportunities to thrive in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) programs.

“To date, more than 10,000 students in underserved communities across the state have become part of the 100 Scholars Robotics Alliance, giving Georgia the highest participation rate in the country for minority students in youth STEM programs,” said Kevin Gooch, Chairman of 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. Celebrating the Community Partnership Award Since 1996, the Community Partnership Award has recognized 245 partnerships from cities and towns across America. This year’s winners, like past recipients, have focused on delivering solutions to critical challenges facing our country today.

“Twenty-five years ago, my predecessor at Mutual of America Financial Group, Thomas J. Moran, along with our board members and other sector leaders, envisioned the Community Partnership Award as a way to recognize the remarkable leadership of nonprofit organizations and the numerous contributions they make to improve the lives of individuals through collaborative efforts,” said John R. Greed, Mutual of America chairman, president and CEO. “Thanks to their vision and the excellent stewardship of the Mutual of America Foundation, the award has become one of the most prestigious and coveted awards in the country.”

2020 Award Recipients Thomas J. Moran Award Recipient l 100 Scholars Robotics Alliance (100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc., Atlanta, GA) Honorable Mention Award Recipients l Choose to Change (Children’s Home & Aid, Chicago, IL) l Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations (Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations, Spokane Valley, WA) l Human Services and Employment Capacity Building (Keystone Independence Management, Hermitage, PA) l The Community and Law Enforcement Collaboration Project (EMPACT-Suicide Prevention Center, Tempe, AZ) To watch videos of the national award-winning programs, visit the Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award channel on YouTube.

For more information about Mutual of America, go to: mutualofamerica.com and visit them via Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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NEWS

Museum’s 78th Annual Christmas Around The World And Holidays of Light Exhibits Highlight More Than 40 Countries And Cultures The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago’s (MSI) Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light exhibits has returned, highlighting the rich customs of more than 40 countries and cultures.

Explore trees and displays decorated by volunteers from Chicago’s diverse communities and learn about holidays from across the globe. Daily capacity is limited, and timed-entry tickets are required for this 78th annual tradition.

Trees and displays are more spread out than ever before inside the museum to ensure physically distancing. Guests can enjoy the comfort and space MSI has to offer through its nearly half million square feet all while learning about the traditional holiday celebrations from around the world, and new offerings including: • Traditional Outfits: New displays feature six traditional outfits shared with MSI by volunteer groups representing Kenya, Norway, Scotland, Hungary, Japan and Ecuador.

• Member Holiday Mornings: Every Saturday now through January 2, 2021, MSI Members can explore Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light before the museum opens to the public.

• Tree-topper Stars: Star sculptures stand at the base of MSI’s Grand Tree honoring the volunteers that were not able to participate in this year’s exhibits due to the ongoing

pandemic.

• Holiday Store: Full of gifts and festive trinkets for family and friends, including unique ornaments representing cultures from around the world. Some items also available for purchase online.

Holidays of Light also offers rich histories of celebrations honoring light and enlightenment, including Lunar New Year, Diwali, Kwanzaa, Ramadan, Hanukkah, and St. Lucia Day. At the center of these exhibits stands the 45-foot-tall, floor-toceiling Grand Tree decorated with more than 30,000 lights, offering photo opportunities with loved ones.

Established in 1942, Christmas Around the World began with a single tree to show solidarity with fellow Allied nations during WWII, symbolizing that there is more that unites us than divides us. For the past 78 years, this exhibit has become a Chicago tradition, connecting guests through the spirit of the holiday season and the sharing of each other’s heritages.

Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light are included in museum entry. Advance ticket reservations are required, book tickets online at msichicago. org/holidays. Face coverings are required for all staff and guests ages 2 and older. New visit procedures and safety details can be found at msichicago.org/welcome. MSI is closed on Christmas.

The 45-foot-tall Grand Tree has more than 30,000 lights. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI)

Holidays of Light contain symbolic objects that showcase celebrations honoring light and enlightenment, including Lunar New Year, Diwali, Kwanzaa, Ramadan, Hanukkah, and St. Lucia Day. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI)

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NEWS

Improved service on Pace’s Halsted (352) route 50% lower Metra fares on Metra Electric and Rock Island lines Washington’s inability to reach a deal on a new round of relief prior to the November 3 election further devastated the travel industry, and travel leaders are strongly urging policymakers not to wait for the new Congress and administration to take office before advancing another package.

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Travel spending in the U.S. is expected to finish the year 45% down from 2019 levels, and will still not have returned to its pre-pandemic strength by 2024, according to the latest figures released by the U.S. Travel Association.

The new 2020 projected travel spending figure of $617 billion is slightly worse than U.S. Travel’s previous forecast released in July ($622 billion)—and is a precipitous drop from the $1.13 trillion spent on travel in the U.S. overall in 2019.

The nosedive reflects a decline of 34% in domestic leisure travel spending—but even sharper drop-offs in the lucrative domestic business (55%) and international inbound (77%) markets.

Travel is by far the industry hardest hit by the ongoing fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, currently accounting for 33% of overall unemployment in the U.S. Nearly 40%—3.5 million—of all direct travel jobs have vanished over the past seven months, even after taking into account modest growth over the summer. Another million direct travel jobs—bringing the total to 4.5 million or 50% of pre-pandemic levels—are expected to disappear by year’s end without another round of congressional relief.

It is unknown how many of those job losses will become permanent.

Large numbers of travel businesses were unable to access early rounds of federal pandemic relief—and many businesses that did receive temporary aid have exhausted their relief funds.

Washington’s inability to reach a

deal on a new round of relief prior to the November 3 election further devastated the travel industry, and travel leaders are strongly urging policymakers not to wait for the new Congress and administration to take office before advancing another package.

“A lot of businesses that need help to retain and rehire their people won’t be there in January if we wait until the next Congress to get more aid passed,” said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow. “The pain among travel employers is extremely acute, and so is the frustration that Washington has been unable to act so far given the size and obviousness of this problem.”

U.S. Travel continues to recommend specific policy actions that should be pursued by Congress immediately to help stave off further economic damage and job loss, among them: l Enhance and extend the Paycheck Protection Program through the end of 2021, allow for a second draw on loans, and expand eligibility to include 501(c)(6) and quasi-governmental destination marketing organizations. l Enhance and extend the Coronavirus Relief Fund through at least the end of 2021. l Provide additional emergency assistance to U.S. airports.

U.S. Travel is also a founding member of the COVID RELIEF NOW Coalition, a large and diverse group of private- and public-sector interests that continues to issue urgent calls for legislative action.

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COMMUNITY ENERGY CENTER

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TO OUR NEW SITE CommunityEnergyCenter.org will Educate the Public about Energy Empowerment among Diverse Communities Diverse communities not only will be shaped by an evolving energy sector, they will shape it. Our new website – CommunityEnergyCenter.org – welcomes perspectives from commentators and journalists from publications in diverse communities to promote a deeper understanding of how energy and economic matters play a role in daily life. This new content hub will educate diverse communities to explore job opportunities and participate in the energy sector’s growth and vitality.

Visit www.communityenergycenter.org to learn more.

The Community Energy Center, a cooperative with the National Newspaper Publishers Association and National Association of Hispanic Publications Media, will provide information and perspectives on the integral role of the energy sector in daily life for American families in a wide range of communities.

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FASHION

The P&G brands partner with CVS and UNCF to award $200,000 in scholarships to Black women pursuing degrees in STEM subjects Black women have historically been underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce. P&G brands Royal Oils by Head & Shoulders and Gold Series from Pantene are determined to help change that by supporting the growth and development of future Black female STEM-focused innovators through a new initiative.

Together with CVS this fall, P&G will award $200,000 in scholarships to Black women pursuing a degree in STEM subjects at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and UNCF member schools, facilitated through long-time higher education partner UNCF (United Negro College Fund).

The Rooted in Science scholarships will be administered by UNCF, an organization dedicated to helping as many talented, deserving Black men and women as possible get to and through college successfully. To apply for a scholarship, please visit https://uncf.org/scholarships Applications will be open now through January 4, 2021, and recipients will be announced on January 28, 2021. There will be 16 scholarship recipients who will be awarded $5,000 a year for up to two years.

Scholarship funds are intended to help college juniors and seniors with expenses associated with the pursuit of their degrees as 45.9% of Black students enrolled in four-year public institutions complete their degrees in six years.

This is partially because 65% of Black college students are independent, which means they must balance obtaining a degree with full-time work, family responsibilities and more.

“Providing these resources to young, Black women studying STEM is deeply important to P&G as we hope to help further

The P&G brands are partnering with CVS and UNCF to award $200,000 in scholarships to Black women pursuing degrees in STEM subjects.

diversify the field and pave the way for future generations,” said Lela Coffey, vice president P&G multicultural hair care.

“STEM and diversity are at the core of our brands and ensuring representation of Black women in these roles is essential for

3 Ways to Treat Yourself With Self-Care This Holiday Season StatePoint - 2020 has thrown us all a lot of curveballs, so it’s no surprise that the concept of self-care is getting a lot of traction in many health and wellness circles. Treating yourself with healthy activities can improve your mental and physical state and help you be more present with friends and family this holiday season.

Here are three ways to treat yourself and indulge in a little TLC, for everyone’s benefit, during the holidays.

1. Makeover your morning: Rise an hour before everyone else in your household to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. Use the time to meditate, stretch, write in a gratitude journal or visualize a successful day ahead.

2. Make a list of your favorite things: Write down ideas that genuinely bring you joy and fill you with a sense of purpose. To ensure you’re finding time to do them, schedule them in your calendar.

Activities could be anything from going for a run to buying fresh flowers or tackling an arts and crafts project.

3. Invest in new gear: Sometimes, the best motivator for getting active is a new piece of clothing or accessory you feel confident wearing.

“Whether updating accessories to

Three ways to treat yourself and indulge in a little TLC, for everyone’s benefit, during the holidays.

reflect the latest trends or choosing something to support daily step goals, new footwear is a great way to treat yourself,” says Alyson Stanley, buyer for national retailer Rack Room Shoes.

For those on-the-go, athletic styles such as Nike Air Max Excee and Brooks Ghost 12 running sneakers offer support to help reach health and wellness initiatives. To enjoy something ultra-comfortable that allows you to transition between activities easily or to wear when you

are lounging at home, try a classic Crocs with fun update – a fuzzy inner liner. And, to accessorize a stylish outfit, try a Dr. Martens Zavala combat boot available in various holidayinspired colors. For all your family’s footwear needs, visit rackroomshoes. com for online shopping or curbside pickup options.

Once you have the plan in place, get into a self-care routine that works for you. Doing so can help you enjoy the holidays while breathing a little easier.

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developing future innovations in beauty and personal care products that continue to support and reflect the needs of modern Black women.”

Both P&G brands are #RootedinScience. Gold Series from Pantene was formulated by Black scientists, Ph.D.s, dermatologists and stylists, and provides superior moisture benefits, according to a press release.

Through decades of cutting-edge innovation and technology, plus on-going research of textured hair, Royal Oils by Head & Shoulders was tested on African-ancestry hair for scalp and hair health.

Black men and women make up 11% of the U.S. workforce, but only hold 9% of the jobs in STEM. Even though our nation’s 100-plus HBCUs make up just 3% of colleges and universities, they produce 27% of Black students with bachelor’s degrees in STEM fields.

“During our 75 years of working together, P&G has been a very reliable partner for UNCF,” said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO, UNCF. “With the COVID-19 pandemic raging across the United States and hitting communities of color particularly hard, we need as many students studying STEM fields as possible, as those careers are likely to be the bulk of our future pandemic frontliners—our future doctors, nurses, teachers and technologists. This new scholarship program helps fill a growing gap that HBCU students and other Black students have often fallen behind in due to a lack of funds. Thank you, P&G, for helping to open more doors to better futures for us all.”

You can stop by your local CVS to learn more about the scholarships and Royal Oils and Gold Series products.

Black-owned company builds a flourishing luxury brand Gregory Sylvia, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is a luxury brand featuring handbags and accessories. The company was founded in 2010 by husband and wife team Gregory and Terri “Sylvia” Pope.

Building their start-up brand from nothing to being considered by many to be a company to watch, the company is growing in recognition and the founders have no plans of slowing down.

In addition to its handbag line, the brand’s reach has expanded into other markets, including jewelry, watches, and cosmetics.

Terri “Sylvia” Pope states, “Leather goods have always been our niche, but we always knew Gregory Sylvia would sell more than leather goods.

We’re excited to be able to offer our customers more quality products in other categories.”

Gregory Sylvia has seen its share of success; generating a name for itself in the leather goods market, receiving the honor of designing bags for national organizations,

being featured in numerous publications as a top blackowned handbag brand, etc.

Growing on that success, the next natural move was to offer additional accessories.

Gregory Sylvia launched its collection of watches and fine jewelry accentuate, the total luxury look of its consumer base. Within the jewelry collection, the GS Diamond Collection features high-end diamond rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings.

Along with the new accessories, Gregory Sylvia introduced its own beauty line in early fall of 2020. GS Beauty features custom-formulated lipstick, lip gloss, makeup, and skin care products. The couple is currently designing new handbag styles and finalizing new partnerships for the upcoming year.

FOR MORE INFORMATION about Gregory Sylvia please visit http://gregorysylvia.com

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MasterClass Announces Alicia Keys to Teach Songwriting and Producing MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world’s best across a wide range of subjects, recently announced that 15-time Grammy Award®-winning artist Alicia Keys will teach a class on songwriting and producing.

For the first time ever, Keys will not only reveal her complete approach to songwriting, but also share her inspiring philosophies on how to unlock authenticity, empathy and vulnerability.

Keys’ class is now available exclusively on MasterClass, where subscribers get unlimited access to all 90+ instructors with an annual membership.

“Alicia is simply a legend,” said David Rogier, founder and CEO of MasterClass.

“She appeals to and unites her audience with empathy and empowerment. In her MasterClass, Alicia not only breaks down her creative process, but deconstructs her most influential songs. She inspires all of us to control our power and purpose.”

Designed for artists of all levels, Keys’ MasterClass will share her rare and valuable insight into songwriting with soul. Within the intimate setting of her personal studio, Keys will take members through her entire process, starting with developing lyrics at the piano in the Live Room, recording and layering vocals in the Iso Booth, and finally, arranging sonics in the Control Room. Breaking down the anatomy of her many anthemic tracks, she explains the various influences and elements that come together to create her signature, authentic and retro-futuristic sound, including how she harnesses the power of specific vocal arrangements and experiments with instruments and software.

Fans will appreciate her rare deconstruction of the creative process behind one of her most iconic hits, “Fallin’.” Keys will also go beyond her

MasterClass recently announced that 15-time Grammy Award®-winning artist Alicia Keys (pictured) will teach a class on songwriting and producing. Credit: Courtesy of MasterClass

technical skills to discuss her take on inequalities in the music industry and how she’s creating more space at the table for those whose voices are silenced. Offering a rare look at the wealth of knowledge and experience behind her monumental career, her class will empower members to define their purpose, channel their empathy and find their authentic rhythm.

“I cannot stress enough the power you have when you’re truly confident in yourself,” said Keys. “In my MasterClass, I’m excited to connect on a different level. We’re gonna talk about what I’ve learned, my process and how to access what’s inside of you, so you can connect and get it out into the world.”

A talented performer from a young age, Keys scored her first No. 1 hit in 2001 with “Fallin’,” which was featured on her debut album, Songs in A Minor, and landed her her first five Grammy Awards, including those for Song of the Year and Best New Artist. She’s released six more critically acclaimed studio albums since her debut: The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003), As I Am

(2007), The Element of Freedom (2009), Girl on Fire (2012), Here (2016) and, most recently, Alicia (2020).

As one of the most influential songwriter-performers of the last two decades, Keys has been honored with countless awards, including 15 Grammy Awards, 17 NAACP Image Awards, nine Billboard Music Awards, five American Music Awards and seven BET Awards, as well as the Starlight Award by the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

In addition to her singing career, Keys is also acclaimed for her humanitarian work, philanthropy and activism. At just 22 years old, she co-founded and serves as the global ambassador of the nonprofit HIV/ AIDS-fighting organization Keep a Child Alive; she launched the We Are Here Movement, a petition to demand racial justice and equality; and in 2018, Keys formed She Is the Music, a music-industry group for female advancement.

Embed & view the trailer here: https:// youtu.be/PbeaQXYW7DY

Kenny Lewis & One Voice’s New Album, Undefeated, Available Now on All Streaming Platforms Kenny Lewis & One Voice’s newest highly anticipated album, Undefeated is available now on all digital streaming platforms.

The leading single, “Undefeated”, debuted at #4 on Billboard’s Digital Single Sales chart and has continued to gain popularity all over the country. In this new album, fans can look forward to eleven new songs with seven music videos.

This book of music comes from a live worship experience that includes an array of styles. Undefeated encompasses traditional songs like “He’s Been PRNewsfoto/Kenny Lewis Good,” that features Bishop Charles Jenkins (“This Means War”) and choir music with a southern quartet feel as portrayed in “He Made A Way.” For listeners who love an up-tempo shouting track, “God Will Restore” jumpstarts a praise, declaring, “No matter what you’re going through, God will restore everything he stole from you!” However, in true Lewis format, he also introduces worship songs including “Greatest,” “Jesus,” and a cover of the Israel & New Breed hit, “Alpha and Omega.”

There is also a reimagining of a traditional church hymn in “The Blood,” sung in a way truly signature to the One Voice sound that fans have loved through the years.

Other featured artists on the album include Michael Lampkin, Gerald Moore, Kymar Garner and Sunday Best finalist, Tiffany Andrews.

When referencing this body of work, Lewis felt people would need a word of encouragement, even if they can’t see their victory yet. “My purpose of this album is to remind people that God is still undefeated and He hasn’t abandoned us. Continue to have faith that he’s going to see us through.”

Dolly Parton Launches Virtual Holiday Cards With American Greetings Spurred by the success of Dolly Parton’s initial Everyday Card collection and her SmashUp “Birthday Time” e-card, Parton and American Greetings have announced their latest collaboration, A Holly Dolly Christmas Collection, just in time for the holidays.

“Knowing that I can be a small part of making someone’s day a little brighter is such a great feeling, and this holiday season, especially, it helps to know someone you love is thinking about you,” says Parton.

Earlier this year, American Greetings announced a multi-year partnership with Parton that includes digital and physical products integrating the legendary singersongwriter’s music in unique ways.

“Birthday Time,” Parton’s SmashUp

Dolly Parton and American Greetings have announced their latest collaboration, A Holly Dolly Christmas Collection, just in time for the holidays.

initial digital ecard offering, has been sent more than 500,000 times since its launch six months ago.

“Dolly’s message of joy, hope and humor has really resonated

with our customers, as evidenced by the resounding success of her SmashUp and the initial launch of her Everyday Card line,” says Rob Matousek, executive director/ www.citizennewspapergroup.com

GM – direct to consumer business at American Greetings. “As we approached the holidays, we wanted to bring an additional offering of digital products to market. We

believe Dolly’s curated collection of holiday cards and a musical e-card featuring her rendition of ‘Holly Jolly Christmas’ are the perfect pairing for the season.”

Discover Dolly Parton’s American Greetings holiday collection here: https://www.americangreetings.com/ dolly/holly-dolly Everyday Dolly Parton cards are available at www.americangreetings. com/dolly.

Dolly Parton SmashUps are available on www.americangreetings. com, www.bluemountain.com, and on the SmashUps apps available for iPhone https://apps.apple.com/ us/app/smashups/id1441317717 and Android https://play.google. com/store/apps/details?id=com. smashups&hl=en_US

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18th Ward Alderman Derrick G. Curtis Spreads Holiday Cheers With Ward Christmas Parade

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC, ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-R10 Plaintiff, -v.- JUDITH A. CELIO A/K/A JUDITH CELIO Defendants 18 CH 06959 10340 S AVENUE N CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 20, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 7, 2021, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10340 S AVENUE N, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 26-08-310-040-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $146,149.14. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, Alexander Potestivo, POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number 114844. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago IL, 60606 312-263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. 114844 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 18 CH 06959 TJSC#: 39-8162 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 18 CH 06959 I3160948 _______________________________________

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