Citizen Suburban Times Weekly 8-2-2023

AFSCME RATIFIES NEW 4-YEAR CONTRACT WITH THE STATE

Agreement provides 4% pay raise this year; nearly 18% over 4 years

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker and the state’s largest public employee union announced Tuesday that they have agreed on a new contract that will provide a nearly 18 percent pay raise over four years, including a 4 percent raise this year.

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31 building is pictured in Springfield. (CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS PHOTO BY PETER HANCOCK)

New state laws taking effect Jan. 1

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SPRINGFIELD

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wage workers in Illinois will see a boost in their hourly pay to $12 per hour starting Jan. 1, while tenants in affordable housing units will be allowed to keep pets.

Those are just some of the more than 300 new laws that take effect in the new year.

The minimum wage increase is actually the result of a 2019 law that phases in a state minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025. This year, it will increase by one dollar to $12 an hour.

The law allowing public housing

tenants to keep pets is the result of Senate Bill 154, by Sen. Linda Holmes, D-Aurora, and Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego. It provides that tenants of multifamily housing units that are acquired, built or renovated with money from the Illinois Affordable Housing Trust Fund may keep up to two cats or one dog weighing less than 50 pounds.

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SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker and the state’s largest public employee union announced Tuesday that they have agreed on a new contract that will provide a nearly 18 percent pay raise over four years, including a 4 percent raise this year.

The contract also expands parental leave to 12 weeks and calls for new joint efforts to improve workplace safety.

It applies to residents of housing units that are designated as affordable housing for low- and very-lowincome families. The bill passed both chambers in its final form on May 30 and Gov. JB Pritzker signed it into law Aug. 6.

A spokesperson for the governor’s office said in an email that the contract is projected to cost an additional $204 million in the first year and $625 million over four years.

Other new laws include:

Members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31, which represents about 35,000 state employees, voted in local union meetings over the last two weeks to ratify the contract, which negotiators had tentatively agreed to on July 1.

Vehicle taxes: SB58 raises the private vehicle tax, which is a sales tax paid on the purchase of vehicles, by $75 for each model year where the purchase price is less than $15,000 and by $100 for vehicles priced above that amount. However, the registration fee for trailers weighing less than 3,000 pounds will drop to $36 instead of $118.

The announcement came on the same day Pritzker, leaders of the Democratic National Committee, and Chicago labor leaders announced they had reached a “labor peace agreement” covering the 2024 Democratic National Convention to ensure there will be no labor disruptions during that event.

“Illinois is a pro-worker state — and when it comes to workers’ rights, my administration is committed to ensuring that every Illinoisan has access to good-paying opportunities,” Pritzker said in a joint statement with AFSCME Council 31 announcing the state con-

tract. “This contract represents a partnership that won’t just expand our pool of state employees — it will strengthen our state’s workforce and provide opportunity for employees and their families.”

AFSCME Council 31 Executive Director Roberta Lynch said the contract “helps to address the toll that inflation has taken on state employee incomes and keeps health care affordable.”

The joint statement said the agreement contains other provisions intended to streamline the filling of vacancies and to help recruit, hire and retain workers.

That includes new contract language “to reflect the state’s transition to an electronic hiring process,” forming a joint labor-management committee that will meet to identify roadblocks to hiring, establishing a pilot program for recruitment bonuses for positions with high vacancy rates, and ensuring employees who are on parental leave can still bid on vacancies during their leave.

Negotiations over a new contract were taking place at the same time state lawmakers were negotiating a $50.4 billion budget package for fiscal year 2024, which began July 1.

Democrats, who hold supermajorities in both chambers of the General Assembly, said during those negotiations there were enough resources in the budget to pay for the new contract.

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College admissions: HB226, establishing the Higher Education Fair Admissions Act, prohibits public colleges and universities from requiring applicants to submit SAT, ACT or other standardized test scores as part of the admissions process, although prospective students may choose to submit them if they wish.

NEW YORK, New York -- In an age when international relations are often tenuous, AFS-USA, a leader in international high school student exchange for 75 years, is focused on providing opportunities for intercultural exchange that can help lead to a more just and peaceful world.

AFS-USA invites families and individuals from the Chicago area and surrounding communities to become hosts for international students for 12 weeks, a semester, or an academic year.

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX): Jointly funded and managed by the U.S. Department of State and German government, CBYX provides full scholarships for German students to live and study abroad in the U.S. for an academic year. Participants live with a host family, attend an American high school, acquire leadership skills, and engage in activities to learn about U.S. society and values; they also help educate Americans about Germany and German culture.

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Drug prices: SB1682 requires pharmacies to post a notice informing consumers that they may request current pharmacy retail prices at the point of sale.

Hosting provides individuals, families, high schools, and communities with opportunities to learn about the unfamiliar by exploring a diversity of cultures, all while sharing their own culture with a young person from a different country.

“AFS-USA nurtures active global citizens who make the world a better place,” AFS-USA President and CEO Tara Hofmann said.

“Every new AFS student is another global citizen in progress—an individual primed to help build a more just world that reflects peace and fellowship. The impact doesn’t stop with the students. Host families’ lives are transformed by students from across the globe and host communities gain greater cultural diversity.”

Exchange students represent nearly 80 countries and cultures, including Kenya, Ukraine, Egypt, Türkiye, Italy, Germany, Chile, Thailand and more. They are among the more than 1,000 international AFS students hosted in the U.S. each year.

AFS-USA host families represent a broad range of U.S. cultures, including individuals and families of multi-national/ethnic backgrounds, those with and without children, those who are members of the LGBTQ+ community, and more.

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Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX): Through the U.S. Department of State’s FLEX program, high school students from Europe and Eurasia live and study for an academic year in the United States. . Participants live with a host family, attend an American high school, acquire leadership skills, and engage in activities to learn about U.S. society and values; they also help educate Americans about their home country and culture.

Once students and host families are matched, they receive ongoing support from trained staff and are welcomed into their local chapter of dedicated volunteers, alumni, and fellow host families. One thing that sets AFS-USA apart is the network of almost 3,000 volunteers throughout the U.S. Many volunteers have hosted international exchange students or studied abroad with AFS and will support families, students, and schools in gaining the most from their hosting experience.

Hosts are expected to provide their student(s) with a bed, meals and support and encouragement throughout their program. Students arrive with their own spending money and medical coverage.

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FOID card changes: HB562 enacts several changes to the Firearm Owner Identification card law. Among other things, it provides for a streamlined renewal process for FOID cards and Concealed Carry Licenses for people who voluntarily submit fingerprint records. It also allows the Illinois State Police to issue a combined FOID card and Concealed Carry License to qualified applicants, and it establishes a new Violent Crime Intelligence Task Force to take enforcement action against people with revoked FOID cards.

In addition, AFS-USA has a more than 50-year partnership with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), which offers numerous sponsored scholarships for international students to study abroad in the U.S. including the following programs:

Official flags: HB605 requires state agencies and institutions to purchase Illinois and American flags that are made in the United States.

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Student mental health: HB576 and SB1577 allow students in Illinois up to five excused absences to attend to their mental or behavioral health without providing a medical note. Those students will be given an opportunity to make up any work they missed during the first absence and, after using a second mental health day, may be referred

Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (KL-YES): Through the U.S. Department of State’s YES program, high school students from countries with significant Muslim populations live and study for an academic year in the United States. Participants live with a host family, attend an American high school, acquire leadership skills, and engage in activities to learn about U.S. society and values; they also help educate Americans about their home country and culture.

Hair styles: SB817 prohibits discrimination in schools against individuals on the grounds of wearing natural or ethnic hairstyles, which include dreadlocks, braids, twists and afros.

Lemonade stands: SB119 prohib-

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its public health authorities from regulating or shutting down lemonade stands or similar operations that are operated by children under the age of 16. Known as “Hayli’s Law,” it was inspired by 12-year-old Hayli Martinez, whose lemonade stand in Kankakee was shut down by local officials.

“These students attend local high schools, participate in local community life, and are encouraged to share aspects of their culture,” Hofmann said. “They also discover first-hand what it’s like to live in America and form lasting friendships that create enduring links between the U.S. and other countries. In many cases, the bonds that form between AFS students and their host families last a lifetime.”

United States. In June, President Joe Biden also signed a bill designating Juneteenth as a federal holiday.

AFS-USA is the largest organization within the international AFS network that includes 54 partners around the globe.

Juneteenth: HB3922 recognizes June 19, or “Juneteenth,” as an official state holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the

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Those interested in hosting an AFS Exchange Student are encouraged to contact 1-800-AFS-INFO or visit www.afsusa.org for more information. For those interested in studying abroad please browse our programs and apply now to start your journey. You can also get involved as an AFS-USA Volunteer. Visit www.afsusa.org/volunteer to get started or learn more about opportunities to make a difference.

Agreement provides 4% pay raise this year; nearly 18% over 4 years

Clark Atlanta University Receives $1 Million Gift from Chick-fil-A for Student Success and Access

ATLANTA, PRNewswire -- Clark Atlanta University (CAU) has announced that it has received a $1-million gift from Chick-fil-A, Inc., a restaurant company known for the Original Chickfil-A® Chicken Sandwich and signature hospitality. The gift supports the University’s historic $250 million Campaign for Clark Atlanta University, which has a principal goal of generating much needed funds for student access, retention, and graduation support.

Appropriately, the gift was presented at the University’s 34th Annual Commencement held in CAU’s Panther Stadium on May 20, 2023, when more than 600 scholars received doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s degrees across multiple disciplines.

Carol Waddy, a 1992 CAU graduate and the director of community affairs for corporate social responsibility at Chick-fil-A, Inc., presented the

gift, which will be dispersed over two years.

CAU President Dr. George T. French, Jr. said the investment helps the University to broaden and deepen its services available to students.

“Chick-fil-A’s generous commitment of $1 million is an investment in the bright futures of Clark Atlanta University students and will help ensure that we continue building on our mission of delivering education that is accessible, relevant, and transformative,” he said.

“With partners like Chickfil-A, our vision of being a leading institution of higher learning that impacts society through transformative, educational experiences is within reach. At Clark Atlanta, finding a way or making a way is a community endeavor.”

CAU’s graduation had other notable highlights:

The University received a $2.5 million

gift from the William F. Pickard Foundation to establish a scholarship fund and rename Beckwith Hall in honor of Dr. William F. Pickard and Thomas W. Dortch, Jr.

The commencement address was delivered by Christopher “Chris” Womack, the first African American to serve as CEO and president of the Southern Company.

The University presented an honorary doctorate degree to its former board of trustee member, Thomas W. Dortch, Jr., a trailblazing entrepreneur and community activist who rose to become chairman of the 100 Black Men of America.

Established in 1988 by the historic consolidation of Atlanta University (1865) and Clark College (1869), Clark Atlanta University continues a 150-year legacy rooted in African American tradition and focused on the future. Through global innovation, transformative educational experiences, and high-value engagement, CAU cultivates lives that transform the world. To learn more about Clark Atlanta University, visit www. cau.edu.

Operation HOPE Continues to Fuel Black Business Growth in America

ATLANTA, PRNewswire -- Operation HOPE, the nation’s leading non-profit dedicated to financial literacy, announced second quarter impact results from its groundbreaking One Million Black Businesses (1MBB) initiative. Launched in 2020, 1MBB has provided access to an integrated suite of services, knowledge, capital and technology tools needed to launch, sustain, and grow new Black businesses, at no cost to program participants.

Operation HOPE tracks and measures the success of the 1MBB Initiative through key performance indicators. To date, Operation HOPE reports that the initiative has supported, engaged and signed up more than 334,000 program participants. Additional impact data includes:*

Operation HOPE’s 1MBB initiative has supported, engaged and signed up more than 334,000 program participants to date.

35 Community Stakeholder Coalition partners

50,175 Community Stakeholder Partner Commitments

270,898 Shopify eCommerce platform businesses supported and engaged

13,080 HOPE Inside 1MBB businesses registered

$26,230,275 committed to Small Business Lending

*Operation HOPE Research, June 2023

“The 1MBB Initiative is more than just about creating businesses. It is about breaking down barriers and empowering Black entrepreneurs to build generational wealth,” said John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE. “Through this initiative, we are nurturing a culture of financial literacy, encouraging smart

entrepreneurial financing, and driving long-term economic empowerment.”

In 2023, the 1MBB Initiative was also named one of the winners of Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards. In conjunction with 1MBB HOPE also launched The 1865 Project, an initiative designed to help level the economic playing field for underserved Americans.

Operation HOPE’s 1MBB Initiative stands as a beacon of hope, driving economic development, increasing financial literacy, and building generational wealth for underserved Black communities in America. By empowering Black entrepreneurs and individuals with the knowledge, resources, and support they need, the initiative not only fosters economic growth but also challenges the structural inequalities that have held back communities for far too long. As the 1MBB Initiative continues to make strides in creating one million new Black-owned businesses, it paves the way for a more equitable and prosperous future for all.

As 1MBB continues to grow, the program will continue to leverage the following:

Public-Private Partnerships: Operation HOPE collaborates with government agencies, including the Small Business Association (SBA), the Coalition of the Willing, financial institutions, and corporate partners to maximize the reach and impact of the 1MBB Initiative. Public-private

partnerships ensure a coordinated approach to addressing economic disparities and create a more robust support system for Black entrepreneurs.

Community Engagement: The 1MBB Initiative is deeply rooted in community engagement. By actively involving local organizations and leaders, the initiative tailors its efforts to address specific community needs, ensuring that economic empowerment reaches the grassroots level.

Key community stakeholders and 1MBB partners include Shopify, the NFL, Wells Fargo, Nasdaq, Truist, First Horizon Bank, FICO, Uber, Comcast, iHeart Media and Kappa Alpha Psi, to name a few. In partnership with other resource partners, HOPE is also currently engaged in cities across multiple states including California, Georgia, Michigan, Missouri, Tennessee and Texas.

The wealth gap in the U.S. is staggering and felt most acutely within communities of color. According to a recent Bloomberg report, eight of 10 Black-owned businesses fail within the first 18 months. 1MBB acknowledges the urgency of addressing these barriers to unleash the potential of Black entrepreneurship fully. Through strategic partnerships, 1MBB is committed to implementing strategies that level the playing field and foster a supportive ecosystem for minority-owned start-ups. To learn more about 1MBB visit HOPE1mbb.org.

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What’s New & Noteworthy in Columbus for Summer 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio, PRNewswire -- Columbus, the 14th largest city in the U.S., one of the fastest-growing cities in the Midwest and Ohio’s capital city, is proud to invite visitors to experience new public art, new first-inthe-nation urban rock climbing, and a packed schedule of festivals and concerts.

“In addition to some of our city’s biggest and most anticipated annual festivals, we are excited to welcome new attractions this summer that showcase Columbus’ Live Forward mindset and commitment to staying at the forefront of arts and recreation experiences for our residents and visitors,” said Sarah Townes, Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer at Experience Columbus.

Acclaimed artist unveils first floating sculpture

In a spectacular unveiling, the skyline of downtown Columbus was transformed with the debut of “Current,” a monumental artwork by internationally acclaimed sculptor Janet Echelman. Using an astonishing 78 miles of twine meticulously crafted into over 500,000 knots, the sculpture gracefully hangs above the bustling intersection of High and Gay streets, resembling a cloud in shades of blue and red. Notably, “Current” is now the longest public art piece in Columbus and the first of Echelman’s permanent sculptures to be suspended above a street.

The country’s first unique rock-climbing adventure in an urban setting

Soon, Columbus will be home to the first urban via ferrata in the Quarry Trails Metro Park. The via ferrata will be a limestone cliff with an 800-foot horizontal traverse designed for the popular style of mountaineering climbing, which typically only exists in Europe or mountainous regions in the United States. Participants must be at least 14 years old, weigh between 88 and 265 pounds, and be at least 5 feet in height. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All equipment, including a climbing harness, helmet and via ferrata lanyard, will be provided during the program by Metro Parks. Online registration is expected to begin in July on Metro Parks’ official website.

Reach new heights of fun on a temporary Ferris wheel installation

Experience the thrill of Ohio’s tallest Ferris wheel, towering at a majestic height of 110 feet, as you step into Adventure Cove during your upcoming trip to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. With its impressive 24 gondolas, a swift rotation velocity of 2.6 revolutions per minute, and captivating multicolored LED lights illuminating the evening sky, Adventure Sky Wheel promises to create unforgettable memories that will be the topic of conversation throughout the entire summer.

Signature festivals bring art, music, and culture to Columbus

Every summer Columbus proudly hosts numerous annual festivals that celebrate local, national and international arts, music, literature and culture. Here are some of the upcoming festivals that will bring in audiences and talent from all around the country:

Red White & Boom | July 3, 2023, Downtown Columbus

Independence Day weekend in Columbus kicks off with the largest fireworks display in Ohio. The street festival and fireworks show attracts over 400,000 visitors.

Columbus Book Festival | July 15–16, 2023, Downtown’s Historic Main Library

This new inaugural literary festival celebrates the Columbus Metropolitan Library’s 150th anniversary in 2023 and features panel discussions, author talks and book signings from nationally acclaimed authors with new releases at the historic Main Library downtown, named one of the country’s 11 most beautiful libraries by Fodor’s.

Jazz & Rib Fest | July 21–23, 2023, Scioto Mile

Jazz & Rib Fest, presented by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, is a highly anticipated

summertime tradition offering both jazz and rib connoisseurs the finest in music and barbecue.

Festival Latino | August 12–13, 2023, Genoa Park

This free, family-focused event is bringing national and international music acts, Ohio-based Latino dance and music, children’s activities, and more for the community to enjoy.

CBUS Soul® Fest | August 19, 2023, Genoa Park

In a collaboration between Experience Columbus (and its CBUS Soul® initiative) and the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, the CBUS Soul® fest will return for its second year at Genoa Park. Come out to experience Columbus’ vibrant Black culture, music, history, and soul!

WonderBus | August 25–27, 2023, Lawn of CAS

Come on out to enjoy music from Pitbull, Demi Lovato, Caamp, Sean Kingston, Chelsea Cutler and many others right here in Columbus. View the full lineup or book your hotel to receive a Lyft credit.

Columbus is a city unlike any other. Vibrant and alive, Ohio’s capital is known for its open attitude, smart style and entrepreneurial spirit. Columbus’ blend of neighborhoods, dynamic nightlife, noteworthy music scene, arts and culinary experiences, events, attractions, and accommodations are all made unforgettable by the diversity of its outgoing locals who eagerly await and warmly welcome visitors. Columbus is proud to have hosted the 2023 U.S. Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting in June and PCMA Convening Leaders 2023 this past January, which brought together the world’s business events professionals. Free travel guides, maps, online booking, and detailed information are available at ExperienceColumbus.com. Visitor information is also available on Facebook: Facebook.com/ExperienceColumbus, Twitter: @ExpCols and Instagram: @ ExperienceColumbus.

Current by Janet Echelman. PRNewsfoto/Experience Columbus

Pretty Dope Society Expands Launch of Melanin-Filled Back to School Collection for Black Children, Celebrating Representation

FORT MILL, S.C., PRNewswire -- Pretty Dope Society, a trailblazing eCommerce brand dedicated to providing everyday products for Black children, proudly announces the launch of its highly anticipated expanded Back to School collection. This year, the collection goes above and beyond by introducing a range of vibrant, fun, and melanin-filled backpacks, along with matching school supplies. The release of this stunning collection is a testament to the brand’s commitment to representation and empowering Black youth.

Last year, Pretty Dope Society successfully launched their initial backpack collection, quickly gaining recognition for its exceptional quality, stylish designs, and most importantly, its celebration of diversity. This year, the brand has taken it a step further, offering not only backpacks but also a wide selection of matching school supplies, including folders, notebooks, and more. Each item within the collection has been meticulously designed to showcase and uplift the beauty and uniqueness of Black children.

The heart and soul behind this groundbreaking collection is none other than the founder of Pretty Dope Society, Chrishonda Benson, along with the invalu able input of her daughter, Mariah Benson, the company’s talented 10-year-old designer. Together, they have poured their passion, and creativ ity into creating a range of products that perfectly capture the essence of Black culture and identity.

“Our expanded Back to School collection is a celebration of represen tation and the belief that every child deserves to see themselves reflected in the products they use every day,” said Chrishonda Benson, founder of Pretty Dope Society. “By incorporating diverse images of Black children into our backpacks and matching accessories, we aim to instill a sense of pride, confidence, and belonging in young minds. Our products are not just school supplies; they are a powerful symbol of empowerment.”

With their bold colors, dynamic patterns, and eye-catching designs, the Pretty Dope Society backpacks and matching accessories are set to become the must-have items for this back-toschool season. The collection showcases a wide range of joyful and melanin-filled characters, encouraging young Black students to embrace their unique identities and express themselves proudly.

As an eCommerce brand dedicated to providing high-quality products for Black children, Pretty Dope Society continues to drive the importance of representation in mainstream spaces. By creating products that celebrate the beauty and diversity of Black culture, the brand is not only breaking barriers, but also setting a new standard for inclusivity in the industry.

The expanded Back to School collection by Pretty Dope Society will be available for purchase starting July 31st on their website, www.prettydopesociety.com. With limited quantities available, parents and educators are encouraged to explore the collection and secure these empowering items for their children as they embark on a new academic year.

Pretty Dope Society is an eCommerce brand that specializes in providing everyday products for Black children. With a focus on representation, the brand aims to empower young minds by offering vibrant and inclusive designs that celebrate Black culture.

FOLLOW THE SUN: W HOTELS AND SUNCHASERS REVEAL A COLORFUL COLLABORATION

IBIZA, Spain, PRNewswire -- Prepare to be swept away by the vibrant hues and carefree spirit of summer as W Hotels proudly announces its collaboration with SUNCHASERS, an ethically created, unisex clothing brand based in Venice Beach, California. Utilizing the artistry of tie-dye, SUNCHASERS is known for its diverse range of unisex loungewear and dress sets crafted from luxurious cotton and silk fabrics. Together, W Hotels and SUNCHASERS will invite guests to indulge in an unforgettable summer experience on the WET Deck of both W Ibiza and W South Beach.

The W Hotels x SUNCHASERS Escape capsule will pay homage to the sun-kissed shores of Ibiza and Miami Beach, destinations where W Hotels boasts two iconic ESCAPE properties, through unique custom patterns and color schemes. This exclusive collection will include unisex, one-size-fits-all loungewear sets (long sleeve shirt and pants) that are hand-dyed in India and made of 100% silk. To launch the collaboration, W Ibiza will host shopping events throughout the summer at the WET Deck and will have the collection available for purchase at the AWAY spa pop-up boutique located on Level 0 of the property. Additionally, W Ibiza will feature two small-scale installations inside the entrance of the hotel that will highlight the entirety of the collection.

“We are thrilled to partner with SUNCHASERS for this bold and breezy summer capsule,” said Carly Van Sickle, Senior Director, Global Brand Marketing, W Hotels Worldwide. “Through our collaboration, we are not only bringing together the vibrant spirit of SUNCHASERS’ fashion, but also aligning it with our own W summer campaign aptly named ‘Sun Chasers’. By merging SUNCHASERS’ innovative and sustainable ethos with the immersive WET Deck experience, we are offering guests an unforgettable summer experience that epitomizes our shared commitment to authenticity, vibrancy, and exploration.”

In addition to the capsule collection, W Hotels will offer guests an exclusive Summer Package - the SUNCHASERS Escape - at W South Beach and W Ibiza. W Ibiza’s package, includes a suite booking, included breakfast, a Balinese cabana at GLOW Rooftop with 100 Euro B&F credit, a 2-piece SUNCHASERS set and complimentary transportation to and from the airport. The package at South Beach includes two SUNCHASER sets, a luxurious Mindful Escape Spa Treatment at the AWAY Spa, which includes an upper body restorative massage, a chilled rose hydrating facial and a sole serenity treatment. Guests will also enjoy a Studio Room with a potential upgrade (subject to availability) and a 15% discount on Cabana rates, with a resort fee of $75. The SUNCHASERS Escape Package is $800 at W South Beach and $600 at W Ibiza. Both packages will be bookable through October 31.

Pretty Dope Society’s 10 Year Old Designer, Mariah Benson holding the Mermaid Squad Backpack. Pretty Dope Society

“At SUNCHASERS, we strive to inspire individuals to express their true selves through vibrant colors and joyful designs,” said Carola Bernard, Founder of SUNCHASERS. “Partnering with W Hotels allows us to extend this message of originality and celebration to a global audience. Together, we aim to create a unique and memorable fashion experience that symbolizes the spirit of summer.”

The W Hotels x SUNCHASERS Escape Capsule will be available until February 2024 at $444 USD in four different colorways inspired by Miami Beach and Ibiza: Green Bliss (a light green for bliss and serenity); Orange Sunset (a rich, fiery orange); Pink Sunrise (a mix of pink and yellow hues); and Golden Sands (sandy hues and tropical vibes). The collection will be available for purchase online at shopsunchasers.com and on W Hotels the Store. Additionally, fans can discover the collection at SUNCHASERS’ Abbot Kinney Flagship store as well as at the AWAY spa at W Ibiza.

For more information about W Hotels and their collaboration with SUNCHASERS, please visit https://shopsunchasers.com/and https://www. whotelsthestore.com/. Stay updated on social media by following W Hotels on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

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Now and Later® and La La Anthony Team Up to Spotlight Self-Care Companies

CHICAGO, PRNewswire -- Now and Later® candy with its bold flavors, hard-tosoft chew, and long-lasting eating experience recognizes that with the hustle of the daily grind, there is a benefit in taking a much-needed pause for self-care. In continued support of go-getters and changemakers in the Black community, the brand is launching ‘Pause Now, Hustle Later’ in partnership with media personality, entrepreneur, and candy lover La La Anthony, to spotlight emerging black-owned businesses in the self-care space and to encourage fans to take a pause NOW, so that they can reset and reenergize for their daily hustle LATER.

Now and Later and La La are encouraging everyone to take a pause in their day for a moment of self-care. To help fans celebrate, La La has unveiled a hand-picked list of Black-owned self-care businesses with products and services that can be added to any self-care routine.

Leading into National Black Business month in August, Now and Later is also committing $50,000 in financial support

to the selected small businesses through the ‘Pause Now, Hustle Later’ Grant. Each business will receive $10,000 that will help fuel their hustle and aid in their continued growth.

La La’s selected self-care brands include:

Buttah Skin, a line of highly effective products for both women and men, formulated to target everyday skin conditions leaving skin glowing, healthy, and renewed.

Fancy Homebody, celebrates the idea of embracing a low-key lifestyle, inspiring women to achieve their own version of luxury. The lifestyle brand offers a wide variety of loungewear and other casual essentials that are as chic as they are comfy.

I See You Wellness, a Brooklyn-based wellness and lifestyle brand that exists to empower communities of color through accessible wellness and radical self-care, specializing in handmade apothecary products and community healing experiences.

Natural Radiant Life, a clean, organic

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“Now and Later is dedicated to supporting Black leaders and entrepreneurs who are making a positive impact in their communities, which is why we launched the ‘Pause Now, Hustle Later’ Grant during Black Business Month,” said Dave Foldes, Director of Marketing at Now and Later. “According to the Small Business Association, 50 percent of small businesses fail within the first five years due to lack of financial resources. In recognition of the hustle of entrepreneurship, we’re proud to help amplify these small businesses, and to partner with an advocate like La La who not only shares Now and Later’s Brooklyn-born origins, but also embodies the brand’s bold and vibrant spirit.”

‘’Pause Now, Hustle Later’ is the latest way that Now and Later is staying

true to its commitment to celebrate and amplify Black voices through its #RecognizetheChew program. Through this program, the brand aims to encourage the next generation of changemakers who Champion, Hustle, Empower and Win (C.H.E.W.) in their daily pursuit to make their communities better. Previously the brand has teamed up with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), to celebrate and recognize Black community leaders and entrepreneurs. In 2021, the #RecognizeTheChew program donated financial grants to both the Mass Media Arts department at Clark Atlanta University and the Cathy Hughes Schools of Communications at Howard University.

Fans can visit @nowandlatercandy on Instagram to find all of the ‘Pause Now, Hustle Later’ grant recipients, take a glimpse into La La’s self-care routine and learn how she takes advantage of ‘the pause’ to help fuel her hustle.

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U.S. Department of Education Strengthens Guidance to Improve Equal Educational Opportunity for Children with Disabilities

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) released updated policy guidance, which takes immediate effect, to ensure and strengthen the rights and protections guaranteed to children with disabilities and their families under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

The guidance and accompanying Dear Colleague Letter address the IDEA’s “general supervision” requirement, which necessitates states monitor local educational agencies (LEAs) as required by IDEA Part B, and early intervention service (EIS) programs and providers as required by IDEA Part C to ensure children with disabilities and their families access their rights under IDEA.

“As a former special education teacher, administrator, and state special education director, I’ve experienced implementation of IDEA’s general supervision requirements at the state and local level and recognize the need to fortify the policy guidance,” said Glenna Wright-Gallo, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation (OSERS), under which OSEP sits. “We must continue to Raise the Bar for all children. One vital component of this effort is to ensure children with disabilities, birth through age 21, receive the early intervention services and a free appropriate public education (FAPE) that meets their unique needs and prepares them for further education, employment, and independent living.”

OSEP’s updated guidance will: Provide states with accessible and actionable information necessary to timely identify and correct noncompliance; Help ensure the rights guaranteed under the IDEA to children with disabilities and their families are protected; and Reaffirm expectations across states to help ensure consistent

implementation of IDEA.

“While the federal government provides grants to states under IDEA, it is the state’s responsibility to educate students with disabilities in accordance with the law. This guidance underscores each state’s general supervision responsibility to meet the purpose of IDEA and ensure that all school-age children, regardless of the nature or severity of their disability, can access FAPE in the least restrictive environment and that infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families receive appropriate early intervention services to the maximum extent appropriate,” said OSEP Director Valerie C. Williams.

Through various OSEP monitoring activities and information received in the State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR) submissions, OSEP has observed the need for updated guidance to ensure states have the information needed to build robust general supervision systems. Such systems should ensure statewide accountability that swiftly identifies and corrects noncompliance, increases accountability through the collection of timely and accurate data, and ensures the full implementation of IDEA to improve functional outcomes, and early intervention and educational results for children with disabilities.

Additionally, OSEP received requests to clarify for all state education administrators the roles and responsibilities needed to satisfy the IDEA’s general supervision requirements. OSEP is further clarifying or expanding positions in the following areas:

A state must not ignore credible allegations of noncompliance made outside its formal monitoring visit cycle;States must monitor each LEA or EIS program at least once within the six-year cycle of the state’s SPP/APR; States must issue a

timely finding of noncompliance, generally within three months of the state’s identification of the noncompliance; and States,

LEAs, and EIS programs or providers must correct each individual case of identified noncompliance, rather than a subset.

ALIVE Podcast Network and RIVERSIDE.FM Launch Exclusive Networking Platform for Black Creators

WASHINGTON, PRNewswire -- The ALIVE Podcast Network, the groundbreaking podcast platform dedicated to amplifying Black voices and empowering content creators, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with RIVERSIDE.FM, a leading audio and video recording platform known for its cutting-edge technology, to launch “Riverside Black Creative HUB - Powered by ALIVE Podcast Network.” This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the audio streaming industry as it connects creatives in an intimate networking space for Black creatives.

By joining forces, the ALIVE Podcast Network and RIVERSIDE.FM will advance the way content creators connect through the RIVERSIDE Black Creative HUB Powered by ALIVE. This platform harnesses the strengths of both entities to create the ultimate mastermind community allowing creators to innovate their respective platforms.

“Providing Black podcasters a safe space to share, test, and generate new ideas is what the Riverside Black Creators HUB powered by ALIVE Podcast Network is all about,” said Angel N. Livas, Founder & CEO of the ALIVE Podcast Network. “We’re beyond excited to maintain the daily facilitation of the group that we truly believe will spark innovative conversations and inspirational outcomes for black creators looking to advance their podcasting footprint.”

ALIVE Podcast Network, known for its commit-

ment to showcasing diverse perspectives and protecting the content of Black creatives, aims to expand its reach and empower even more content creators by providing them with a platform to share their stories, while generating new ideas.

a space for Black creators in the industry to connect, collaborate, innovate, grow, and thrive together.”

Both the ALIVE Podcast Network® and Riverside are excited about the potential of this collaboration to drive innovation and shape the future of Black content creators. The combined expertise and resources of these two industry leaders will enable them to create groundbreaking opportunities for content creators, while delivering unparalleled value to listeners.

The ALIVE Podcast Network is the home of black voices, where community, culture, and creatives live. It’s the first Black-woman owned podcast network to build proprietary technology to amplify black voices, while ensuring creators maintain ownership of their content. Founded by former media executive, and Howard University alum, Angel N. Livas. Apps are currently available in iOS and Android.

“We believe that the creative landscape needs to better reflect the diverse voices in our society, and spaces should be created to amplify those voices to empower more people to share their stories,” said Kendall Breitman, Community Manager for Riverside.fm. “That is why we at Riverside.fm are committed to cultivating an empowering community for Black creators and creators of color to share information, spark inspiration, and foster their personal growth. We hope that this community can help create

Riverside is the leading remote recording platform that makes professional, studio-quality video creation achievable by anyone, anywhere on desktop or mobile. The company, founded by brothers Gideon (CTO) and Nadav (CEO) in 2020, helps creators and companies - including Guy Raz, Spotify, Marvel, and The New York Times - to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere, with no loss in recording quality. Riverside. fm also provides creators the ability to edit, transcribe and clip their recordings for social media right from the platform. To learn more, please visit https://www. riverside.fm

Elevating Black-Owned Media: The Luxe List Atlanta Transforms the Industry with Global Platform Launch

ATLANTA, PRNewswire -- “The Luxe List Atlanta, a groundbreaking black-owned luxury media platform, is set to disrupt the industry with the expansion of its global network, The Luxe List Official. First of its kind, The Luxe List Official offers a unique media landscape that caters to the multifaceted reader. The multi-sensory platform blends a collection of fashion and beauty, real estate and art, entertainment and hospitality, fintech, and elevated experiences across prominent cities.

With a global subscriber base of over 175,000 Luxe Insiders, The Luxe List Atlanta has experienced extraordinary platform growth since its 2020 inception. This significant achievement highlights the demand for a black-owned media platform that serves to bridge the gap between underrepresented communities and Luxury.

The Luxe List Official will continue to deliver an exceptional reader experience through its “Dose of Luxe” email newsletters. With a deep understanding of its discerning high-end readership, the platform seamlessly integrates exclusive content with captivating visuals.

“We are dedicated to continuously raising the bar in luxury lifestyle journalism, by providing our diverse readership with access to a global ecosystem that goes well beyond editorial content. This global expansion marks the start of elevating black-owned media, and I am excited that The Luxe List Official will set the tone for the luxury media industry,” says Nyah Chapman,

the founder and Creative Director of The Luxe List Official.

Nyah Chapman brings a wealth of experience to The Luxe List Official. With a background in luxury brand management, she has generated millions of revenue for brands like Van Michael Salons, Gucci, Tom Ford, The RealReal, Alice and Olivia, and Sotheby’s International Realty. Having managed over 1,000 industry leaders, celebrities, executives, political figures, and investors, Nyah understands the importance of delivering an exceptional, personalized user experience to discerning clientele.

Additionally, The Luxe List Atlanta celebrated the one-year anniversary of its built-in social club, The Society. The Society is an exclusive members-only social club with over 100 elite members that have access to private events and perks from Luxe List partner brands.

At the corner of Culture and Luxury, The Luxe List Official is a revolutionary black-owned luxury multimedia platform. The Luxe List Official is a distinctive collection of fashion and beauty, real estate and art, entertainment and hospitality, fintech, and the hottest experiences in the most prominent cities. Aligning with The Luxe List Official means access to our innovative, full-service marketing and event activation studio, alongside a team of brand managers who specialize in tailor-made creative solutions. Visit Theluxelistofficial. com to become a Luxe Insider.

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Beating hearts pump up virtual reality for pre-surgery planning

PEORIA, Ill., PRNewswire -- Imagine being a surgeon who can plan a surgery in virtual reality (VR) by seeing the beating heart of a patient before walking into an operating room. Researchers at Peoria, Illinois-based OSF HealthCare and Bradley University believe they can make this vision a reality.

Matthew Bramlet, MD, is a pediatric cardiologist at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria who specializes in congenital cardiac MRI for OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois. His Advanced Imaging and Modeling (AIM) lab at Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center is focused on translation of medical images into 3D and 4D interactive models (for 3D printing for virtual reality) to assist in pre-surgical planning of complex cardiac and cancer cases.

According to Dr. Bramlet, the heart is a unique organ because it changes shape as it expands and contracts to pump blood through the body. This change in shape becomes a problem when the muscle of the heart grows abnormally and obstructs its own ability to pump blood out of the heart. This is a problem, because no current technology exists that allows a surgeon to view this 4D, dynamic obstruction.

Rather than relying on years of trial and error of surgical expertise to determine the correct way to cut out muscle to relieve the obstruction, this project seeks to provide the surgeon with a VR view of their next patient’s beating heart in 4D.

The Innovation for Health (IFH) grant program with Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois is designed to inject funding ($50,000) to combine clinical problems with computer science expertise. Assistant Professor Sam

Hawkins, PhD, and graduate students at Bradley University plan to utilize machine learning to convert standard medical images into a sequence of 3D models, that when played sequentially create a 3D beating heart; the “4D heart.”

This concept has been previously demonstrated by Dr. Bramlet’s AIM lab, but it took an entire summer to convert images to a 4D heart, showing both the expansion and contraction of the heart that could be viewed through a virtual reality headset. Dr. Bramlet says that’s not a sustainable approach.

“How do we put the CT data into a computer and slice by slice, say this is the myocardial tissue so we get an exact replica of the heart. But I don’t need just one (3D replica of a heart); I need 20 to make each phase of that heart (he simulates the sound of repetitive beats) into a 4D heart.”

Assistant professor Hawkins believes machine learning can be leveraged to perform the labor-intensive process of converting images. Hawkins explains computer science graduate students at Bradley are part of the research effort.

“First, we need to figure out what part of the image is the heart and what part is not. And then we need to combine these tiny images into a 3D image. And then we need to do that many times to get the 4D.”

The solution should allow surgeons to virtually preview the beating heart of their patient, showing the obstruction in 4D, therefore providing a new pre-surgical analysis tool. The multidimensional view allows surgeons to zero in on structures of the heart, significantly enlarge elements and get a much better view of the anatomy. This machine learned 4D generation of a beating heart will be a

first of its kind technology.

Technology could expand use of VR for surgery planning

Researchers believe creating an automated solution can reduce the manual process of converting images from months to hours, and eventually perhaps minutes. That option could be applied to images for other types of complex medical cases in adults, children and the smallest infants.

Dr. Bramlet says new AI-supported software could provide a scaled solution for surgeons everywhere.

“The most immediate impact isn’t going to be the 4D heart. The impact at a grander scale will be the scalability of how any program will be able to create models for pre-surgical planning; 3D printed or for VR with this technology.” -Dr. Matthew Bramlet, pediatric cardiologist

Hawkins believes the technology will lead to other hospitals adopting the approach for pre-surgery planning.

“It has the potential to really remove the barrier of entry for institutions that don’t have the expertise or the time but do have images they wanted to view (more intricately).”

This entire machine learning project has been made possible by Jump Simulation’s long-term investment in sharing 3D insights. Since, 2014, Jump has contributed 3D models of congenital heart disease to Dr. Fauci’s 3D database at the NIH. This library of annotated 3D models provides the rich dataset of raw material needed for machine learned insights into automated segmentation of patient specific 3D models.

Within a year, this project aims to automate, through machine learned algorithms, the conversion of cardiac CTs into virtual reality. The 4D view will enable surgeons to see the beating hearts specific to individual patients.

Northwestern Mutual kicks off #LemonTopChallenge in honor of childhood cancer patients and survivors

MILWAUKEE, PRNewswire -- Northwestern Mutual is kicking off a unique social media challenge to generate awareness for a cause the company has been supporting for more than a decade – finding better treatments and cures for childhood cancer. For consumers who share a photo or video featuring themselves or someone else balancing a lemon on their head posted to social media through August 6, 2023, the company will make a $10 donation to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), up to $100,000.

Northwestern Mutual’s Childhood Cancer Program is devoted to accelerating the search for better treatments and cures for childhood cancer, while also supporting families undergoing treatment and survivors struggling with lasting effects. Since 2012, Northwestern Mutual has donated more than $50 million to the cause overall, which includes more than $30 million towards funding more than 600,000 hours of research through their partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.

“At Northwestern Mutual, we are inspired by the ongoing strides in cancer research as a result of the grants we’ve helped fund for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. We continue to find opportunities to donate funding to aide in their pursuit of finding a cure,” said Northwestern Mutual Foundation president Steve Radke. “In honor of Alex Scott’s wish to help every child battling cancer, we’re excited to announce this challenge and make an additional donation towards continued advancements in research and treatment.”

The #LemonTopChallenge will run across LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Participants are tasked with uploading a video, photo or story to social media showcasing someone balancing a lemon on their heads and challenging their friends to do the same. Participants must also add the hashtag #LemonTopChallenge and tag @alexslemonade and @northwesternmutual.

“Northwestern Mutual has supported our mission to find a cure for childhood cancer for more than a decade,” said Liz Scott, co-executive director of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and Alex’s mom. “The #LemonTopChallenge is a creative way to activate support throughout the country and we’re grateful for Northwestern Mutual’s generous contribution.”

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of 4-year-old Alexandra “Alex” Scott, who was fighting cancer and wanted to raise money to find cures for all children with cancer. Her spirit and determination inspired others to support her cause, and when she passed away at the age of 8, she had raised $1 million. Since then, the Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement. Today, ALSF is one of the leading funders of pediatric cancer research in the U.S. and Canada raising more than $250 million so far, funding over 1,000 research projects and providing programs to families affected by childhood cancer. For more information, visit AlexsLemonade.org.

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States have flexibility to determine if services may be delivered using telehealth. These services are necessary to prevent, diagnose and treat a broad range of mental health symptoms and disorders, as well as substance use disorders.

(StatePoint) The state of mental health among youth continues to be of public concern. According to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Youth Risk Behavior Survey, youth mental health problems have increased significantly over the past decade, reaching an all-time high.

For instance, from 2011 to 2021, the rate of female high school students saying they feel sad or hopeless increased from 36% to 57%; for male students this rate increased from 21% to 29%.

Stressors at school, home or elsewhere can cause mental health disorders to arise, leading to negative impacts on how children learn and build relationships with others. If your child may need mental health support and doesn’t currently have health coverage, you have options. Free or low-cost coverage through Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) offers many benefits, including doctor’s visits, prescriptions, emergencies and the coverage of behavioral health services, including mental health services through pediatricians, mental health professionals, local community providers and organizations, as well as school systems. People who are pregnant or postpartum may also be eligible for this health coverage and mental and behavioral health services.

Who qualifies for Medicaid or CHIP? Eligibility varies by state and is determined by how many people are in a household and household income. For instance, in most states, a family of four with household income up to $60,000 per year may qualify for Medicaid, CHIPor both. To learn more about state-specific options, visit InsureKidsNow.gov or call 1-877KIDS-NOW. Enrollment is open year-round.

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