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Convenes a Town Hall on International Issues

JACK RADICS TO JOIN CARLOS Congressman Danny Davis, U.S. Representative for Illinois’sSANTANA, 7th congressional district recently convened a JOHN town hall to discuss LEGEND AND building business bridges between African Americans and Africans. “While we may have OTHERS HARRY ships, we are all in the same come over hereFOR in different BELAFONTE boat,” Davis said inSOCIAL a recent interview with the Citizen. JUSTICE FESTIVAL By Monique Smith + PX

ev. Al Sharpton, nationally syndicated radio and television host will often say referring to African Americans who may not have the best interest of the African American community in mind, ‘He may be my color but he’s not my kind’. That is the perception that some blacks may hold when it comes to African Immigrants. When asked the question about the contentious relationship between Africans and African-Americans, Congressman Danny Davis, U.S. Representative for Illinois’s 7th congressional district argues that’s not the reality.

Congressman Danny Davis, U.S. Representative for Illinois’s 7th congressional district

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myneighborhood Briefly Waste and Recycling Jobs: Opportunities Are Plentiful (NewsUSA) - Trade and technical positions are the bright, shining stars of the economy these days. They don’t require a college degree, do provide the opportunity for a meaningful career, and they often pay very well. One industry, in particular, shines brightest among those hiring these positions: America’s waste and recycling business. “These are great careers,” says Sharon H. Kneiss, president and CEO of the National Waste & Recycling Association. “We do a real service for residents and business owners alike. And business is growing!” According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of waste and recycling collectors is expected to grow significantly over the next seven years. Between 2012 and 2022, more than 21,000 jobs are expected to be created -- a 16-percent growth rate. In 2012, the median annual pay for truck drivers was about $38,000. With overtime, experienced waste and recycling drivers can earn much, much more. Some workers in various cities make upwards of $100,000 when you factor in overtime. And, most jobs in the field offer generous benefits and possibilities for upwards mobility. Driving a refuse truck generally requires a commercial driver’s license; however, companies are happy to train new recruits. “The advantages of driving a waste or recycling vehicle are significant: the hours are regular and predictable, the job is local, and it pays well,” Kneiss said. “Plus there’s job security: We’re always going to need good drivers.” To learn more about opportunities in the waste and recycling industry, go to http:// beginwiththebin.org/jobs

1 32,000 People Eligible to Claim Uncashed Rebates Checks

SPRINGFIELD –Sprint will pay $2.3 million and Sprint and its clearinghouse vendor, Young America provide the names of 32,000 customers who did not Corp. of Minnesota, wrongfully kept the rebate money. cash rebate checks sent to them between 2003 and 2011, The treasurer’s office asserts that rebates are considered Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs and Sprint unclaimed property if not paid within five years and said recently. The agreement resolves disputed claims must be reported and paid to the state treasury so they in ongoing litigation, and there has been no finding of can be returned to their owner. wrongdoing on the part of Sprint. Sprint had available to it the names of individuals The out-of-court settlement means Frerichs’ who qualified for, but did not cash, the rebate checks. office can begin to locate The settlement calls for Sprint individuals so that they can to provide these names to claim their check. These the treasurer’s office. The “Rebates are used to encourage rebates typically were used names will be included in the individuals to purchase a product or as an incentive to purchase state treasurer’s unclaimed service. Too many times, however, that a data plan, product or property database, which service. can be searched at the hook becomes a dizzying maze that seems “Rebates are used to treasurer’s office or www. to shield a payment rather than fulfill a encourage individuals illinoistreasurer.gov/ICASH. promise.” to purchase a product The treasurer’s office never or service. Too many charges a fee to search or times, however, that hook collect unclaimed property. becomes a dizzying maze that seems to shield a payment The Illinois treasurer’s office is the custodian of rather than fulfill a promise,” Frerichs said. unclaimed property including lost bank accounts, “We are happy to resolve this issue,” said Dave Tovar, insurance policy proceeds, and forgotten safe deposit Sprint vice president. “We value our customers and boxes. Items are surrendered after private entities have have continued to invest in network enhancements in been unable to locate the owners after five years. Chicago, Chicagoland, Springfield, and throughout the The treasurer’s office uses audits to confirm state over the last year in order to provide them and compliance with Illinois’ unclaimed property laws. those switching to Sprint with an excellent network When an audit determines a company is in violation of experience.” the unclaimed property act, Frerichs seeks a reasonable The lawsuit Frerichs pursued earlier this year alleged solution. Litigation is pursued as a last resort.

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“I don’t see that. I think it’s a matter of we tend to gravitate to where our people are so when our African brothers and sisters come here, they stay with family in communities that speak their language and so forth,” said Davis. According to the 2000 Census, the 35 million black people counted represents more than 12 percent of the U.S. population. This number increased by 7 million since 2006 and according to the Census, in 2000, nearly 94 percent of the American black population was born in the U.S. The remaining 6 percent were categorized as “AfroCaribbeans,” about 4.4 percent, and “Africans,” about 1.7 percent. The largest representation of black people in United States is found in New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta, where more than 20 percent of the population is black. Africans are dispersed throughout the country and only a quarter of them live in one of the 10 largest metropolitan regions. “We are a country of immigrants, there are people here who are American citizens and may have dual citizenship or still have a connection to their homeland,” said Davis. “The idea behind the town hall was to begin discussions on building business bridges with our brothers and sisters of the diaspora,” said Davis. A 2010 article written in the Medill Reports of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University discusses the

discord between African Americans and African immigrants. The 2010 article by Mariana Mora titled, ‘Black, but not like me: African-Americans and African Immigrants Often Have Uneasy Bond’ cites examples of this discord. David O. Stovall, who teaches African-American and education studies at the University of Illinois-Chicago was quoted as saying, “When people come to the States, they already have an image of what black life is.” Some African immigrants, Stovall said, see black people in the U.S. as a source of community, but others wish to distance themselves from them. Stovall said the problem is that Africans don’t understand the history of oppression that black people in the United States have faced and many American black people don’t understand what Africans have faced back home. Stovall said, “It is our inability to communicate our history, to engage our histories.” Congressman Davis hopes to continue this dialogue and says at the town hall, “We talked about who may be willing to do business in some of these countries and what that relationship should look like.” Congressman Davis is pushing for communities of color to bond. “While we may have come over here in different ships, we are all in the same boat,” he said.

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1 America’s Largest Black-owned Gift Company Celebrates 25th Year

GOVERNMENTAL Affairs Janice Garth

Trump vs. Clinton Presidential Candidates Scheduled To Square Off in Three Upcoming Debates Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are scheduled to face off in three debates, according to ibtimes. com. Those dates include: Sept. 26, at Hofstra University, New York, 9 p.m. EDT to 10:30 p.m. EDT, Oct. 9, at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, 9 p.m. EDT to 10:30 p.m. EDT and Oct. 19, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 9 p.m. EDT to 10:30 p.m. EDT. Although events are on the docket, “it remains to be seen if Trump, who has floated his reservations, will actually show up,” ibtimes.com commented on its website. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan recently called on the U.S. Department of Education to improve protections and benefits for student borrowers by strengthening student loan servicing. They also called for the passage of legislation that would allow current federal borrowers to refinance their loans at lower interest rates and allow private borrowers to refinance into federal loans. Student loan debt has tripled over the last decade with more than 40 million borrowers owing about $1.2 trillion on their student loans. State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-Chicago 16th) recently announced the signing into law of legislation allowing foreign-born victims of torture or human-trafficking to become eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and food stamps (SNAP) while waiting on the federal government to process their asylum applications. The process to obtain a visa to remain legally in the U.S. can take months or even years for these individuals, and while they wait, they are not authorized to work or access federal benefits. Collins worked with the Heartland Alliance, EverThrive Illinois, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights and the Office of Attorney General Lisa Madigan to draft and pass the legislation, which the governor signed recently. Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios recently announced that his office returned to communities more than $6.1 million this month in funds recovered by the Assessor’s Office Erroneous Exemptions Unit. This brings the total amount collected to $18.6M since a 2013 law allowed the Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO) to pursue such funds. The total includes $9.9 million recovered in the past year-and-a-half alone. All investigations and collections are completed at no cost to taxpayers. On Wednesday, August 31, 2016, Thornton Township will host a Youth Conference called “Law & Community Training: Re-building Trust Between Youth, Community and Police.” Held in conjunction with the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), School District 205 and School District 215, Thornton Township Supervisor Frank M. Zuccarelli, says the youth conference is a part of Thornton Township’s Faith Dignity and Respect Initiative (FDRI), an initiative comprised of elected officials, ministers, and citizens. The purpose of the conference will be to provide training to youth in an effort to improve relationships between the community and police. 21st Ward Alderman Howard B. Brookins, Jr. and 4th District Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore joined forces recently and hosted the 21st Ward Community Picnic and Family Walk-a-Thon on Saturday, August 27th, 2016. The Alderman and the Commissioner gave away school supplies during the event. This is the second year that Brookins and Moore partnered for the event.

ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS NEWS: A printable list of all active candidates for the November 8th, 2016 General Election is now available for download from the Illinois State Board of Elections’ Website. For this and all voter information in Illinois, visit the Illinois State Board of Elections’ website at http://www.elections.il.gov/.

What started out as a home-based company with only three Christmas cards over two decades ago, has flourished into a prosperous company offering over 600 products to customers around the world. Whether you are looking for something that brightens your home like a vibrant piece of canvas artfrom world renowned artist DD Ike, or the perfect gift for any woman in your life such as a woven tote bag from the company’s new Queen collection, African American Expressions has become a one-stop shop for gifting needs African American Expressions started targeting black consumers. out as a home-based company with only What AAE offers goes three Christmas cards over two decades deeper than just having a wide ago. It now offers over 600 products to range of products. customers around the world. “I started the company with the idea that we could program since 1991. do better than what other By making products readily African American Expressions has become a one-stop companies were doing by available for any and everyone to shop for gifting needs targeting black consumers. creating cards and products the sell, African American Expressions is way we [African Americans] see able to provide money back into the ourselves, instead of the way the companies see us,” said Greg communities that need it most. Perkins, owner and founder of AAE. With products suited for all budgets, AAE’s Holiday For as long as it has been around, Perkins has wanted the Fundraiser catalog has a product to suit every cause, and company to be about more than just a profit, which is why AAE every customer. As each year passes, the fundraiser program has made each and every one of their products -- from Christmas and the company as a whole, has continued to rapidly grow cards, wall calendars, figurines, home decor, and so much more and it is already predicted that sales for the company will -- available to sell as a fundraising program! have risen 20% by years end. To ensure that customers get Since it’s inception, African American Expressions has their catalogs early, African American Expressions strongly generated millions of dollars for hundreds of schools, churches and other varying organizations across the country, suggests that customers go online to http://www.black-gifts. com/request-catalog and get their orders in today. as well as benefited countless individuals who have used the

Curbing Bad Behavior:

App Seeks to Harness Overbilling by Contractors (NewsUSA) - That contractors routinely overbill governments at the expense of taxpayers may come as no surprise. That these overbillings likely total hundreds of billions of dollars should shock and infuriate us all. Consider the example involving the city of New York and its contractor called SAIC. In 2000, New York City contracted SAIC for a project called CityTime, an employee time management system budgeted at $73 million. After flagrant overbilling and kickbacks, the total project cost had ballooned to over $600 million. In 2005, an SAIC whistleblower alerted authorities about this massive overbilling. This led to a criminal fraud charge, and, in March of this year, SAIC (now called Leidos) admitted wrongdoing and agreed to a settlement of over half a billion dollars. “For seven years, fraudsters working on CityTime had a field day at the city’s expense,” said Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara. “Today, the people of New York City have more than a half billion reasons to celebrate, and corporations that deal with the city have more than a half billion reasons to do so honestly.” This profit-over-principle approach is even more disturbing when it exploits essential government services. Such was the case when Hewlett Packard overbilled New

York City $163 million on an overhaul of the city’s 911 emergency-communications system. At a time when the city was struggling to pay for early childhood education, youth programs and fire companies, the devastating effects of government pilfering on taxpayers was clear. Indeed, overbilling on labor costs is common, especially when contractors charge for unverified hours. This problem is being solved with technology that objectively tracks and documents billable hours. TransparentBusiness, an internationally acclaimed cloud-based coordination tool, is doing just that. Designated by Citigroup as the “Top People Management Solution,” TransparentBusiness monitors and tracks in real-time all the computer-based activity of any geographically distributed workforce. By capturing and storing, with CIA-grade security, regular screenshots from employee computers, government project managers can literally verify every billable minute. Such technology not only protects governments from inflated billable hours, but also increases productivity by up to 40 percent by making every billable minute accountable. Remarkably, TransparentBusiness offers much-needed protection from overbilling at no cost to governments, according to a released statement.

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SBA Launches New Website for America’s Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs (Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, D.C.— SBA has launched certify.sba.gov, a new website to further streamline and improve the application processes for small businesses and entrepreneurs seeking to do business with the federal government. “SBA is committed to being as nimble and agile as the small businesses we serve. In addition to LINC our “Start Up in a Day Initiative” and “Small Business Tech Coalition”, the launch of certify.sba.gov is another way SBA is leveraging the power of technology for Americans. This new website first focuses on closing market gaps for women entrepreneurs in the federal marketplace by featuring the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program as we work toward breaking federal contracting goals for a second year in fiscal year 2016,” said SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet. With this website, SBA’s contracting application and certification process for women-owned small businesses is now completely accessible online and easier than ever to complete. Women contractors can now easily manage the certification process, including Third Party Certifications as

part of the WOSB Federal Contract Program. According to SBA South Florida District Director Francisco “Pancho” Marrero, the state of Florida currently has almost five thousand women-owned small business firms registered for federal government contracting. “There are 4,889 firms registered, and of those 3,472 are designated as WOSB or ED-WOSB in the SBA’s contracting program.” “This new SBA website has modernized the certification process for our WOSB Program by adding a plethora of online resources and presentations to assist with streamlining the self-certification process,” he added. The new website will eventually serve additional SBA contracting programs, including the 8(a) Business Development Program, the HUBZone Program, and others. The site will allow several forms to be filled out electronically, reducing the burden of printing, scanning, and uploading. As additional certifications like the 8(a) Business Development Program are moved into the new system, documents uploaded for one program may be reused for another.

The site also has a tool called “Am I Eligible?” which allows a small business to answer approximately fifteen questions and to determine if the Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program, the HUBZone Program, and/or the 8(a) Business Development Program are a good fit for their business. “Small businesses often get too little credit for their work as our nation’s leading job-creators, generating nearly two out of three net new jobs in our economy,” Contreras-Sweet added. “Last fiscal year the federal government awarded its highest percentage of contracting dollars to small businesses in the history of the United States, totaling more than $90 billion. Those resources supported more than half a million jobs in communities across this country. When these federal dollars churn in local communities, they create a multiplier effect that strengthens the local tax base and leads to better government services and better schools. That’s the promise of our work.” Questions about the WOSB Federal Contract Program should be directed to wosb@sba.gov.

Money MATTERS

Business TECHNOLOGY

Cybersecurity Researchers Design A Chip That Checks For Sabotage PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the outsourcing of microchip design and fabrication a worldwide, $350 billion business, bad actors along the supply chain have many opportunities to install malicious circuitry in chips. These “Trojan horses” look harmless, but can allow attackers to sabotage healthcare devices; public infrastructure; and financial, military, or government electronics. Siddharth Garg, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, and fellow researchers are developing a unique solution: a chip with both an embedded module that proves that its calculations are correct and an external module that validates the first module’s proofs. While software viruses are easy to spot and fix with downloadable patches, deliberately inserted hardware defects are invisible and act surreptitiously. For example, a secretly inserted “back door” function could allow attackers to alter or take over a device or system at a specific time. Garg’s configuration, an example of an approach called “verifiable computing” (VC), keeps tabs on a chip’s performance and can spot telltale signs of Trojans. The ability to verify has become vital in an electronics age without trust: Gone are the days when a company could design, prototype, and manufacture its own chips. Manufacturing costs are now so high that designs are sent to offshore foundries, where security cannot always be assured. But under the system proposed by Garg and his colleagues, the verifying processor can be fabricated separately from the chip. “Employing an external verification unit made by a trusted fabricator means that I can go to an untrusted foundry to produce a chip that has not only the circuitry-performing computations, but also a module that presents proofs of correctness,” said Garg. The chip designer then turns to a trusted foundry to build a separate, less complex module: an ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit), whose sole job is to validate the proofs of correctness generated by the internal module of the untrusted chip. Garg said that this arrangement provides a safety net for the

chip maker and the end user. “Under the current system, I can get a chip back from a foundry with an embedded Trojan. It might not show up during post-fabrication testing, so I’ll send it to the customer,” said Garg. “But two years down the line it could begin misbehaving. The nice thing about our solution is that I don’t have to trust the chip because every time I give it a new input, it produces the output and the proofs of correctness, and the external module lets me continuously validate those proofs.” An added advantage is that the chip built by the external foundry is smaller, faster, and more power-efficient than the trusted ASIC, sometimes by orders of magnitude. The VC setup can therefore potentially reduce the time, energy, and chip area needed to generate proofs. “For certain types of computations, it can even outperform the alternative: performing the computation directly on a trusted chip,” Garg said. The researchers next plan to investigate techniques to reduce both the overhead that generating and verifying proofs imposes on a system and the bandwidth required between the prover and verifier chips. “And because with hardware, the proof is always in the pudding, we plan to prototype our ideas with real silicon chips,” said Garg. To pursue the promise of verifiable ASICs, Garg, abhi shelat* of the University of Virginia, Rosario Gennaro of the City University of New York, Mariana Raykova of Yale University, and Michael Taylor of the University of California, San Diego, will share a fiveyear National Science Foundation Large Grant of $3 million. Verifiable ASICS by Riad S. Wahby of Stanford University, Max Howald of The Cooper Union, Garg, shelat, and Michael Walfish of the NYU Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, earned a Distinguished Student Paper Award at the IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy, one of the leading global conferences for computer security research, held in May in Oakland, California. The authors were supported by grants from the NSF, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, the Office of Naval Research, a Microsoft Faculty Fellowship, and a Google Faculty Research Award.

Ford Focus RS Offers A Full Suite Of Michelin Performance Tire Options

The new Ford Focus RS has a tire story that is unique even for Michelin. The sporty RS comes standard on Michelin® Pilot® Super Sport tires, and also offers two more exciting performance options: Michelin® Pilot® Sport Cup 2 — the most affordable sports car on the market today with this option available — and a check-the-box winter tire option with the Michelin® Pilot Alpin 4 that extends the owner’s driving experience to the colder months. The Focus RS, part of the Ford Performance lineup, is the latest example of Ford and Michelin engineers collaborating to create custom-tailored tire constructions and compounds that maximize vehicle performance. The 2016 sports hatchback will be fitted with 19-inch (235/35R19) Michelin® Pilot Super Sport tires. The team tested more than 500 prototypes before selecting the best tire formula to deliver ultimate wet and dry grip. The Michelin® Pilot® Sport Cup 2 tire is another available option for consumers seeking increased performance at the track. The street-legal Pilot® Sport Cup 2 features bi-compound technology and an endurance racing compound. Often reserved for supercars and high-end sports cars, the Focus RS is the most affordable vehicle ever to have a Sport Cup 2 option and only the second car with a “square” fitment — same tire size fitted on front and rear. The co-development project began in 2013 and took place at several famous tracks: Charade (France), Michelin’s Ladoux test center (France), Ford’s Lommel Test Center (Belgium), Idiada (Spain) and Nurburgring (Germany). The MICHELIN® Pilot® Alpin 4 also has been approved as a replacement winter tire option for owners in colder climates. For the first time, owners can order winter tires when they custom-build their Focus RS. The ultra-high-performance winter tires offer exceptional control in snow and ice and come with a 30,000mile warranty. Michelin tires are featured on every current Ford Performance vehicle: the Ford GT, Ford Mustang Shelby GT350, Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R, Focus ST, Fiesta ST and F-150 Raptor. Additionally, Michelin has been chosen as the technical tire partner for the Ford GT Race Team, enabling a seamless transfer of tire technology from the track to the street.

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FIRST ANNUAL INNER CITY CHESS TOURNAMENT

Local Chicago Businessmen hosts tournament for inner city youth QBG Foundation and it’s parent company The Chicago Citizen Newspaper Group have partnered with the ABT organization to announce their 1st Annual Chicago Inner City Team Chess Tournament to be held at the Headquarters of the QBG Foundation. This event will serve as an introductory to encourage the game of chess as a positive outlook for inner city youth. Research shows that the continued participation in the game of chess can improve learning, thinking, analytical power and decision making. The team chess tournament will take place on Saturday, September 24 at the QBG foundation’s office located on 806 East 78th Street, in the Chatham community. Teams of 4 can register for a special rate of $125.00 before September 17 and onsite registration for teams will cost $150.00 at site. Each team will be allowed to have one (1) alternate player in case a regular member can not play. Each team must have an average rating under 2200. Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. and

the first round begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. Prizes and trophies will be given to the winners of the event. QBG Foundation and ABT are supporting this annual event. These two organizations are working with youth on the West and South sides of the city

players to come out and support this Team Chess event. Please keep in mind, because the size of the venue, this event will be open to a limited amount of spectators. “We hope that this annual event will not only bring exposure to the benefits of playing chess, but will help to create additional support that will increase the number of inner city youth that want “We hope that this annual event will not only to learn to play the amazing game of bring exposure to the benefits of playing chess, chess,” said Darrell Garth, publisher and but will help to create additional support that will president of the Chicago Citizen Group increase the number of inner city youth that want Inc. John Porter is a local entrepreneur to learn to play the amazing game of chess,” who has been a mainstay in the Chicago said Darrell Garth, publisher and president of the business community for several Chicago Citizen Group Inc. years. John is a seasoned marketing professional who concentrates on to create a positive energy and serve as small to mid-size businesses. John is also encouragement for both academic and an expert tournament Chess player and professional advancement through the organizer. game of chess. If you are interested in supporting Youth from ABT will be on hand to or sponsoring a team for this event participate with teams and learn the game or future events with chess in the of chess. John Porter, the organizer of the community, contact John Porter at event wants to encourage players and noninformationnow21@gmail.com.

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Jack Radics to Join Carlos Santana, John Legend and Others For Harry Belafonte Social Justice Festival Jack Radics to Join Carlos Santana, John Legend and Others For Harry Belafonte Social Justice Festival (Black PR Wire) New York– Platinum selling Jamaican recording artist Jack Radics has been added to a stellar lineup of performers who will headline Harry Belafonte’s ‘Many Rivers To Cross’ Music and Arts Festival on October 1- 2. The festival will be held in Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia, and will promote advocacy and awareness of social justice issues. Radics will join fellow musicians Carlos Santana, John Legend and Common along with actors Jamie Foxx, Jesse Williams, Danny Glover and Chris Rock for the eagerly anticipated event.

Others slated to appear include T.I., Dave Matthews, Mackelmore, Public Enemy, Esperanza Spalding, Goapele, Dr Cornel West and Jussie Smollett of Fox TV’s Empire, with more artists scheduled to be confirmed at a later date. Radics is currently in Atlanta completing work on his latest album, due for release later this year. According to Radics, he was eager to lend his name and support to the event out of his admiration for Mr. Belafonte and his own commitment to social justice. “Mr. Belafonte is a legend and a pioneer in the movement advocating human rights in the United States and throughout the world,” says Radics. “The work he has done and the

awareness he has raised through his organization, Sankofa- including their leading role in the “We Are The World”project- is an example to artists everywhere. As one who always attempts to use my art to appreciate life and celebrate the super consciousness that all human beings have in common, I am honored and humbled to be invited to participate in this landmark event.” Radics has been a major force in the worlds of pop, soul and reggae music for over a quarter of a century. He has sold over three million records worldwide and is in the Guinness book of World records for recording the fastest selling reggae remake ever of a popular song- Twist and Shout- on which he collaborated with fellow Jamaican artists Chaka Demus and Pliers, in 1993.

Child-Star Dr. Danielle Spencer-David to be Honored with Smithsonian Exhibit Best known for her acting antics as bratty little sister “Dee” on the television series “What’s Happening!!” Dr. Danielle SpencerDavid will soon be accepting a new role: That of a Smithsonian Institution inductee. Dr. Spencer-David will be a part of the inaugural class of the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) and will be honored at a reception on September 17, 2016 with a permanent exhibit in the Washington, DC installation. “To be recognized as the first pre-teen African American female in a sitcom and have my work included in the Smithsonian is beyond any type of acknowledgement that I could have ever imagined,” she said. “Being a part of Smithsonian history forever is extremely humbling. I am hopeful that my exhibit will be a source of inspiration for those who are interested in the arts.” “What’s Happening!!” aired from 1976 to 1979 on ABC. Dr. SpencerDavid’s amazing timing, quick wit and “Ooohh, I’m tellin’ Mama!” trademark phrase garnered her critical praise as well as a 2006 TV Land Award for the “Character Most

Dr. Danielle Spencer-David, who portrayed bratty little sister “Dee Thomas” on the 70’s television hit “What’s Happening!!” Is being inducted to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington, DC.

Desperately in Need of a Timeout” Award – an achievement she relishes and credits with highlighting her career as an actor. In 1993, Dr. Spencer-David earned her degree from Tuskegee University Veterinary School,

fulfilling her childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian. Her autobiography “Through the Fire: Journal of a Child Star” was published in 2011, offering raw insight into the spirit of determination that enabled her to pursue – and reach – her goals. Dr. Spencer-David is also a breast cancer survivor who has shared her story at several regional Breast Cancer Awareness events. This October during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, she will be performing in a stage play called “Even a Good Man is Tempted” with Shirley Murdock and star in “The Journey” – a new play by Cheryl Pelt which tells the story of two women: one a civil rights movement icon and the other a hot-shot Northern reporter. Designed to enhance learning about the rich diversity of the African American experience, the National Museum of African American History and Culture was established in 2003. President Barack Obama helped break ground for the building in 2012 and the doors of this unique cultural institution will open to the public for the first time on September 24, 2016. For more on Dr. Spencer-David, log onto http://danispencer.com.

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AS ONE JOURNEY ENDS, ANOTHER BEGINS. CONGRATULATIONS!

Jack Radics

The 11th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival The Greater Auburn Gresham Corporation will shut down 79th Street for the 11th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival, one of the longest running neighborhood festivals in Auburn Gresham. This year promises to be bigger and better, with nearly 15,000 attendees. The event will feature food vendors, the Jesse White Tumblers, South Shore Drill Team, a petting zoo, hayrides, mobile video game trucks, a ferris wheel for the kids, and a Gospel Family Jam for Peace. The event is being sponsored by St. Sabina, featuring Tamela Mann. Shutting it all down will be THE King of House, Farley Jack Master Funk, Save the date for the 11th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival on Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 10:00am to 8:00pm on 79th Street between Racine and Loomis. This family-friendly festival is free and open to the public.

Eight Howard University students were selected to take the journey and DISCOVER THE UNEXPECTED—a first-ever fellowship program sponsored by the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Malibu in partnership with the National Newspaper Publishers Association. Congratulations to our brilliant fellows! Thank you for taking us on this wonderful journey. May you continue to discover new roads that help you shatter perceptions and inspire us all.

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Beware the overstuffed school backpack!

Partnership seeks to raise awareness about life threatening illnesses PRNewswire -- Ampro Industries, Inc. is proud to partner with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® in an effort to raise awareness and funds for the hospital’s mission of finding cures and saving children battling cancer and other lifethreatening diseases. Through this partnership, millions of loyal consumers of the Ampro® Pro Styl® family of products will be made aware of the work of St. Jude through an on-pack marketing campaign that utilizes the St. Jude logo on two of the most popular products produced by the legendary brand – the Original and America’s No. 1 selling Regular Hold Protein Styling Gel and the awardwinning Shine ‘n Jam® Extra Hold Conditioning Gel. Ampro Industries, Inc. will donate $30,000 to support the families of St. Jude to help ensure no family ever receives a

bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food because St. Jude believes that all a family should worry about is helping their child live. “Ampro Industries, Inc. is inspired by the work of St. Jude and the countless stories of the great miracles that happen at the children’s research hospital,” said Cheri and Henry Rudner, owners of Ampro Industries, Inc. “We want to use the Ampro platform to help our consumers become aware of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s great work.” The Ampro® Pro Styl® products featured in this partnership are now available in drug and retail locations nationwide including Target, Walgreens, Walmart, Kroger, Sally’s Beauty and other beauty supply stores.

Footaction Fuses Old School Flavor With New School Style In Video Docuseries ‘Footaction Free Flow’ Footaction, a national retailer of apparel and footwear lifestyle brands, announced its new digital docuseries, “Footaction Free Flow,” that brings together the industry’s top musical talent from multiple generations in an unfiltered discussion about today’s hottest topics. As a brand with its finger on the pulse of style, music and culture, Footaction brought together OG rapper E-40, R&B singer Omarion, rapper Casey Veggies and L.A. transplant and artist B.J. the Chicago Kid, to kick-off the series’ first installment – “Footaction Free Flow: Fly Style” – on YouTube. The video follows the quartet as they embark on a crosscountry journey back to the West Coast. The artists bring viewers behind the curtain as they discuss their past travel experiences, how they stay fresh on the road and what Cali culture means to them. “We’re excited to bring our consumers into the mindset of those at the cutting edge of culture, both past and present,” said Ken Side, vice president, general manager for Footaction. “Having artists who are at very different phases of their careers weigh in on style, music and so much more makes for really engaging content that resonates with Footaction’s customers.” Fly Style focuses on all things travel. August is the month where many make the annual dash to fit in their last few trips before getting back to the “grind,” whether that’s hitting the books, returning to the office or tackling that next big project. Aligning with the theme, the featured talent spoke about how they plan to spend their last big trip

of the summer, what they like most about traveling to the West Coast, their upcoming projects, and how the grind of the music industry has changed over the years – all while rocking the newest styles available at Footaction stores nationally and on Footaction.com. “Footaction brought together a great crew to talk about style, travel and the music industry, and being the OG of this young group was an honor,” said rapper E-40. “Omarion, Casey and B.J. are talented, respectful and down-to-earth. I had a great time choppin’ it up with them about how the music industry has changed over the years, and trust this won’t be the last time we work together as I would love to combine forces in the studio sometime in the near future.” Footaction is set to release additional installments digitally later this year. The upcoming videos will feature different cities, artists and free-flowing conversation.

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Three Fabulous Beauty Tips for Cooler Weather

Big breakthrough in at-home hair color. The new Revlon Luxurious ColorSilk Buttercream (www.revloncolorsilk. com) combines nature and science. The luxurious cream formula is enriched with high levels of mango, shea and coconut butters. This Triple Butter Complex, along with vitamins and antioxidants, enhances delivery of color, with 13 shades to choose from and conditioning and shine in both the coloring process and post-conditioning treatment step.

Keeping lips moist with a pop of color. What if your balm could also make your lips look as beautiful as they feel? New Almay Color + Care Liquid Lip Balm (www.almay.com) combines lip color and care in one. With 10 beautiful shades of color to choose from, this liquid formula melts onto lips, instantly drenching them with twice the hydration of bare lips, making them softer, smoother and healthier looking over time.

(Left-Right) Stephen Graddick, TGI; actor and author Hill Harper; Alva Adams-Mason, Toyota. (Toyota)

Toyota Helps Teenagers Imagine a New Possible WASHINGTON – Imagine the joy created by helping youth realize their dreams. As part of its sponsorship of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention, Toyota donated $10,000 to the Manifest Your Destiny Foundation (MYD); a non-profit organization aimed at providing underserved youth with a path to success. Established by award-winning actor and New York Times best-seller author Hill Harper, MYD brings together young men of color from Baltimore and Washington, D.C. for its annual Summer Empowerment Academy, a weeklong program of mentoring and academic enrichment designed to

decrease the high school dropout rate in communities of color. Additionally, Toyota invited Harper to participate in a conversation at NABJ on communitybuilding and environmental sustainability, moderated by Toyota Green Initiative (TGI) member Stephen Graddick. “We applaud and support Hill Harper in his efforts to empower youth,” said Alva Adams-Mason, director of African American business strategy for Toyota Motor North America. “Toyota is committed to enriching the lives of teenagers through educational programs and we believe our contribution will help further opportunities for young African Americans.”

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Protect your face. Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Oil FACE (www.palmers.com) is a multipurpose, skinperfecting oil that delivers anti-aging skin care benefits, while rejuvenating and brightening skin tone and texture. The product combines Pure Cocoa Butter, Vitamin E, Retinol, Vitamin C and 10 natural oils to provide the anti-aging nutrition your face needs for healthier, younger-looking skin. To find more information, visit www.InTheNews.tv. (NewsUSA)

If you wonder why more kids than ever before are complaining about back and neck pain -- and you should be, what with classes starting up again -- a likely reason is that they’re weighed down by backpacks crammed with everything from textbooks to laptops to musical instruments. Consider this: “The federal Consumer Product Safety Commission calculated that carrying a 12-pound backpack to and from school and lifting it 10 times a day for an entire school year puts a cumulative load on youngsters’ bodies of 21,600 pounds,” The New York Times reported, “or the equivalent of six mid-sized cars.” No wonder experts warn that kids are putting themselves at risk of even more serious conditions like stress fractures in the back, inflammation of growth cartilage and nerve damage in the neck and shoulders. “Over time, the heavy weight of a backpack can cause an unnatural alignment of the spine as students are forced to offset the pressure by arching the back or bending forward at the hips,” said Sherry McAllister, DC, executive vice president of the not-for-profit Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, adding that students who are already prone to slouching may experience further pain from sitting at a desk for prolonged periods. Doctors of chiropractic, who have a minimum seven years of higher learning, specialize in providing drug-free, hands-on care that helps to naturally align and strengthen the spine. And since they also routinely advise on proper body positioning -- especially important to ensure while children are still growing -- the foundation knows from whence it speaks on these backpack-related tips: * Limit packs to no more than 10 percent of a kid’s weight. * Packs with padded straps and multiple compartments help distribute weight. (NewsUSA)

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LIHEAP, PIPP applications available for seniors, people with disabilities beginning September 1

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Office of Energy Assistance announced today that the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin accepting applications for winter heating assistance for seniors and people with disabilities beginning September 1, 2016. LIHEAP and the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) program are funded as part of the stopgap funding plan signed into law by Governor Rauner. LIHEAP is a state and federally funded energy assistance program for low-income families, in which heating bill payments are made on behalf of households. Applications are processed through a network of 35 local administering agencies around

the state. These agencies will begin accepting applications on a first-come, first-served basis from the elderly and people with disabilities starting on September 1, 2016. Clients must bring all required documentation when applying for assistance including: Proof of gross income from all household members for the 30-day income period beginning with the date of the application. A copy of their current heat and electric bills issued within the last 30 days (if they pay for their energy directly). A copy of their rental agreement (if they are renting) showing that utilities are included, the monthly rental amount and landlord contact information. Proof of Social Security numbers for all household members. Proof that their household received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); Aid to the Aged, Blind, or Disabled

KEEPING READERS INFORMED ABOUT NEWS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS EVERY WEEK (AABD); or other benefits, such as Medical Eligibility or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), if receiving assistance from the Illinois Department of Human Services. A single-person household can qualify with a monthly income of up to $1,485; a twoperson household up to $2,003; a family of three can earn up to $2,520; and a family of four can earn up to $3,038. Benefits are paid directly to energy vendors on behalf of eligible households. The exception is households whose heating costs are included in their rent. These households must provide proof that their rent is more than 30% of their income in order to qualify for LIHEAP benefits. Disconnected households and families with children ages 5 or under (includes all children who are not yet 6 years old, that is, up to 5 years and 364 days old) can begin applying for LIHEAP assistance beginning October 1, 2016. Individuals not eligible for priority enrollment

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Brandy, 2016 Chicago Ultimate Women’s Expo Keynote Speaker The Chicago Ultimate Women’s Expo presents a star-studded, empowering and entertaining weekend on September 10 and 11, 2016 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Keynote celebrity speakers include: Brandy, Award Winning Actress and Grammy Winning Singer Mariel Hemingway, Oscar Nominated Actress, New York Times Bestselling Author and Health Advocate Monica, Grammy Award Winning R&B/Pop Icon Caroline Manzo, BRAVOTV’s “Manzo’d with Children” Sonja Norwood, Producer and Hollywood Manager Each celebrity delivers, in her own unique style, motivational messages to Caption goes here caption women on “Living Your Best Life.” Prepare to laugh and become inspired as the Keynote Speakers share their personal stories and roadmaps to achieve success and happiness and ultimately live your very best life. Join Brandy, Mariel and Sonja on Saturday, September 10th and Monica and Caroline Manzo present on Sunday, September 11th. The Chicago Ultimate Women’s Expo also offers women a wealth of memorable, transformative experiences: Beautify: Complimentary haircuts, makeovers, manicures, facials and plenty of free samples of the best cosmetics, skin care, and beauty products in the industry. Do-It-Herself Workshops: Afraid of a drill or glue

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gun? Never fear. The “Do-ItHerself ” lounges provide a terrific variety of complimentary Make-NTake workshops including Jewelry Making, Cake Decorating, Sewing, Candle Making, Gardening, Martha Stewart Home Décor and more. Get Cooking: Talented chefs showcase their culinary skills with easy recipes for the summer and every day--from flambé to sauté, from hors d’oeuvres to desserts. And, tastings, of course! Extraordinary Discount Shopping: Over 400 boutiques where you can uncover one-of-akind finds in fashion, accessories, jewelry, home décor and handbags at sensational pricing. Get Started: Respected experts in finance, healthcare, career development, personal growth, style, beauty and home design and décor will educate and inspire. Top achievers in television and film share insights and reveal struggles that propelled them to the top of their fields. Meet Keynote speakers and take home signed cºpies of best-selling books. Rejuvenate: Enjoy a luxurious complimentary massage from inside the Rejuvenation Massage Garden. The Chicago Ultimate Women’s Expo hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 11 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Advance tickets are $5.00 when purchased online at www.chicagowomensexpo.com and include all makeovers, tastings, celebrity speakers, shows and seminars.

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can apply beginning November 1, 2016. PIPP will also be available starting September 1, 2016 for LIHEAP eligible households who are customers of one of the following utilities: Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas and Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas utilities. Under PIPP, eligible households pay a percentage of their income towards their utility bill, supplemented by a monthly benefit. Participating households are eligible for a reduction in outstanding bills for every on-time payment they make. Applicants will be served on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is exhausted. For a complete listing of LIHEAP’s local administering agencies and additional information about the program, go to www.liheapIllinois.com, or call the energy assistance toll-free hotline at 1-877-411-WARM.

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DAY's Adult Day Care & Personal Care Providers, Inc., announces its participation in the USDA's Child and Adult Care Food Program. The same meals will be served at no separate charge to enrolled participants at the following site(s):

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DAY's Adult Day Care 2453-55 E 75th Street, Chicago IL 60649. Hours of Services: 7:00 am until 6:00 pm Monday thru Friday. This program, is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Illinois Department on Aging, gives financial assistance to adult day care service so that nutritious meals can be integrated with nonresidential care services. The goal of the program is to improve the diets of participants. The meals and snacks served meet standards established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Listed below are the USDA Income Eligibility Guidelines which are effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. The amount of reimbursement received by DAY's Adult Day & Personal Care Provides is based on the number of enrolled participants whose family income is at or below:

Regional September Adopta-Beach Cleanup Slated for Sept 17

What: September Adopt-a-Beach is the largest annual day of action for the Great Lakes. Thousands of volunteers cleanup beaches around the Great Lakes while collecting valuable data used by researchers. The results: cleaner beaches and data on pollution sources that can be used to develop solutions to pollution problems. Who: New and returning volunteers are needed for the September Adopt-a-Beach event. Participants around the Great Lakes come from all walks of life, including individuals, families, schools, businesses and community groups. When: Saturday, September 17 Event details vary by location. Visit greatlakesadopt. org for detailed on events near you. (Note: September Adopt-a-Beach cleanups in Minnesota are scheduled for Saturday, September 24.) Where: Great Lakes beaches and shorelines in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. How: There are two ways to join the fun: Visit greatlakesadopt.org to find a cleanup in your community or to create your own Great Lakes cleanup event. Why: Volunteers enhance local beaches and shorelines by picking up trash and recording their findings, information shared with beach managers and scientists. The events are held as part of the International Coastal Clean-up, a global event.

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Tips to Beat Wardrobe Wars When Back-to-School Shopping for Kids

(StatePoint) It’s no secret that kids have strong opinions when it comes to style and that their tastes are always evolving. With 38 percent of parents spending between $100 to $249 per child on backtoschool clothing, according to statistics from online retailer zulily, par ents and kids alike should feel confident in their purchases. “It’s never a good feeling to buy your child new clothes, only to find a favorite color, pattern or style has changed,” says Shawn Redman, senior buyer and kids’ fashion expert for zulily.com. “This backtoschool season, our ‘Kids’ Trend Report’ uncovered that now, more than ever, it’s important to involve kids in the shopping process to lessen potential power struggles and inspire smiles on the first day of school.” Redman recommends planning ahead to avoid stress. Start by cleaning out your kids’ closets so you can see what still fits and create an accurate checklist of needed items. Then, look for the best deals to help you stay within budget. Online retailers like zulily.com can be a goto destination to discov er great deals on backtoschool shopping, including a variety of shoes, apparel, acces sories and school supplies. Daily, the site fea tures a new assortment of unique looks at great prices. To help parents shop for kids, zulily is offering key survey findings from kids ages five to 12, in its inaugural “Kids’ Trend Report.” • Girls go against gender norms while embracing the combination of comfort and style, with their top look being athletic (40

percent), followed by boho (33 percent). Boys, however, are looking to a more adultinflu enced approach for fashion inspiration, prefer ring city chic (48 percent) and preppy (33 per cent) for their backtoschool wardrobe. • The classic, yet cool, color of blue is the top choice among all kids (26 per cent). However, for girls, pink (29 percent) and purple (25 percent) reign supreme. Boys still prefer blue (42 percent), with red (15 percent) and black (12 percent) coming in as second and third choices. • Sorry Mom, girls say you are not their number one style icon. While many moms use their own style as the main source of inspi ration when shopping for their kids (38 per cent), girls are more likely to turn to friends (41 percent) first for inspiration, then to Mom (26 percent), followed closely by television (22 per cent). Boys continue to go with the flow and fre quently turn to parents for style inspiration first (38 percent), followed closely by friends (34 percent), with television being the smallest source of their style inspiration (14 percent). • Style inspiration isn’t the only thing moms and daughters may not see eye toeye on, with 36 percent of moms admitting to disagreeing on clothing choices with their daughters. To beat the wardrobe wars, a majority of moms (58 percent) recommend giv ing their children choices and letting them ulti mately pick their own outfits. “The backtoschool season is a perfect opportunity to inspire kids to express their individuality and boost their confidence,” says Redman.

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