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Citizen The Citizen: Serving The Black Community For 55 Years Week of June 24, 2020
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Governor Signs Legislation to Expand Vote by Mail Page 3
Study Shows Significant Shift in Dining Behavior Resulting from COVID-19 Page 3
Streaming Service Available to Patients Admitted for COVID-19 Page 4
Faheem Majeed, of the Floating Museum, is one of 11 recipients of the Leaders for a New Chicago award. The award was a partnership between the Field Foundation and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Photo courtesy of Samantha Cabrera Friend
Jackie Taylor, founder and CEO of the Black Ensemble Theater, is one of 11 recipients of the Leaders for a New Chicago Award. The award was a partnership between the Field Foundation and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Photo courtesy of Samantha Cabrera Friend
AWARD RECOGNIZES ARTS AND CULTURE, JUSTICE AND MEDIA Jackie Taylor, founder and CEO of the Black Ensemble Theater, and Faheem Majeed, of the Floating Museum are among the 2020 cohorts for Leaders for a New Chicago. PAGE 2
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NEWS briefly EDUCATION COVID-19 VACCINE TO BE TESTED IN UIC CLINICAL TRIAL The University of Illinois at Chicago will soon test a vaccine for COVID-19. Expected to launch July 9, the trial — a phase 3 clinical study— will test the efficacy of a vaccine developed by biotech company Moderna. “We want to see if the vaccine will prevent people from getting COVID-19 or if it will prevent people from experiencing severe illness if they do get the disease,” said Dr. Richard Novak, lead investigator of the clinical trial at UIC. UIC is expected to be the only site in Chicago selected to launch the Moderna phase 3 trial, which is being administered by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease. “UIC has a history of engaging diverse communities in our research programs and I believe our ability to reach the communities that have been hardest hit by the pandemic is one of the reasons that we were selected for this clinical trial,” Novak said. “We want to test this vaccine in people who are most at risk of experiencing complications and death due to the virus.” The UIC vaccine trial will be accessible through a number of clinical locations in the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, or UI Health, including sites in Pilsen, Little Village and Hyde Park. Anyone interested in volunteering to participate in the vaccine trial should contact UIC researchers at 312-413-5897 or email ProjectWishDOM@uic.edu.
HEALTH
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE RELEASES DOG ATTACK NATIONAL RANKINGS The number of U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employees attacked by dogs nationwide fell to 5,803 in 2019 — more than 200 fewer than in 2018 and more than 400 fewer since 2017. According to USPS Safety Awareness Program Manager Chris Johnson, technology supports carrier safety in two ways: Mobile Delivery Devices, handheld scanners used by carriers to confirm customer delivery, include a feature to indicate the presence of a dog at an individual address. And the Informed Delivery service alerts customers to mail and packages coming to their homes, allowing them to plan for the carrier’s arrival by securing dogs safely. A total of 5,803 USPS employees were attacked by dogs in 2019. The top 20 rankings comprise 30 cities, as some cities reported the same number of attacks. In 2019, Chicago, Illinois ranked third on the list with 54 attacks.
LAW & POLITICS
“THE ECONOMIST US PRESIDENTIAL FORECAST” FINDS THAT JOE BIDEN CURRENTLY HAS 83% CHANCE OF WINNING AMERICA’S PRESIDENCY The Economist recently launched its first-ever statistical forecast of a US presidential election, calculating that Joe Biden currently has 83% chance of winning the presidency. https://economist.com/ us2020model The model, called “The Economist US presidential forecast,” was created by The Economist’s data team with help from Andrew Gelman and Merlin Heidemanns, political scientists at Columbia University. It estimates Joe Biden’s and Donald Trump’s probabilities of winning each individual state and the election overall. To produce these figures, it combines fundamental factors, such as economic conditions, presidential popularity and the amount of time one party has been in power, with polling data at both the national and state level. The model’s projections will be updated daily until the election to reflect the latest available data. G. Elliott Morris, data journalist at The Economist, said: “Among other innovations, The Economist US presidential forecast is the first of its kind to correct for partisan bias inherent in many presidential election polls. We are confident that it will be one of the most accurate forecasts available and will provide the US electorate with a true picture of the race.” The methodology for The Economist’s US election model is open-source and available to anyone here: https://projects.economist.com/us-2020-forecast/ president/how-this-works
Award recognizes arts and culture, justice and media Continued from page 1 BY TIA CAROL JONES
Jackie Taylor, founder and CEO of the Black Ensemble Theater, and Faheem Majeed, of the Floating Museum are among the 2020 cohorts for Leaders for a New Chicago. The award is part of a partnership with The Field Foundation and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. It is a continuation of the Field Foundation’s investment in racial justice visionaries and organizations addressing systemic issues in Chicago’s disinvested communities. There are 11 leaders in this year’s cohort from three different categories, which include Art, Justice, and Media & Storytelling. Each cohort received a $25,000 cash award and the organizations they are affiliated with, received $25,000 for operating cost. The Black Ensemble Theater has been an arts and cultural institution in the city of Chicago for 45 years. The theater, located on the city’s North side in Uptown, is known for “The Other Cinderella.” Taylor said the award announces that the Black Ensemble Theater “is an important element in moving our society forward in terms of leadership and it magnifies at this time, an
organization - whose mission for the last 44 years - has been to eradicate racism.” She added it puts a spotlight on the Black Ensemble Theater at a “vitally important time in our history.” Taylor said that being named a Leaders for a New Chicago cohort means that the Black Ensemble Theater’s work is necessary and that more work needs to be done, adding what is needed for a new Chicago is a transformation. “And, that’s not going to be easy. Chicago, like most major cities in America, have been racist for a long, long, long, long time, we’re still dealing with it,” she said. Taylor added the Field Foundation and the MacArthur Foundation are philanthropic organizations that have been a big part of changing the trajectory and trying to create an equitable field. “They’re ahead of the game, in not only trying to create an equitable field, but focusing on not being ashamed, or afraid to say, ‘we’re going to focus on those people who have not had the focus.’ And, that’s important. Not only is it equitable, but they realize they have some catching up to do,” she said. Majeed is part of the collective for the Floating Museum, which includes Avery R. Young, Andrew Schachman and Jeremiah Hulsebos-Spofford. The
first project was the Calumet Park Assembly in 2016, then they floated a barge down the Chicago River. And most recently was the Cultural Transit Assembly, using the CTA Green Line as a moving cultural destination. Majeed said the recognition is a huge thing, both in terms of him being identified as a leader and also for the organization being recognized. He said he will be sharing the money with the co-directors. “We do this as a passion project. We haven’t taken salaries from this for some time. So, I’m really excited to share my portion with my collaborators,” he said. Majeed said there are some big plans in the future. One will give the Floating Museum and other Chicago artists the opportunity to do work on an international scale. He said the group also wants a practice space. “After you float down the river, after you do installations all over the city, we always intend to work in the communities we nestle in, we actually need a little bit of rehearsal space,” he added. Majeed said the award shows that the Field Foundation has been supportive of artists and of the Floating Museum. “It’s not surprising because it’s a really smart way of supporting the cultural production in the city. So, I’ve always appreciated them for that,” he said.
Congresswoman Karen Bass Says CBC Wants Federal Dollars to Aid the Black Press BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia
Congressional Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass (D-Calif.) joined the Black Press of America for a live interview to discuss the plight of African Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. Congresswoman Bass, the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), called the pandemic a “double-punch” to African Americans. She also called out President Donald Trump for what she stated was his lack of leadership as the virus has claimed more than 100,000 lives, including as many as 40,000 black people and the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd. Arbery, an African Amer-
ican Georgia resident, was shot and killed while jogging by a former law enforcement officer and his son. Floyd died after a police officer inexplicably and aggressively pressed his knee into the handcuffed Minneapolis resident’s neck. Bass also warned that Republicans led by Lindsay Graham (R-SC) are trying to get certain federal judges off the bench so that the GOP can shape the judicial branch for generations to come. She said the Trump administration’s failure to act and to lead during the pandemic has damaged America’s reputation on the world stage and the president’s obsession with former President Barack Obama is in large part because Obama was superior in every way. “The man [Trump] has
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a very serious inferiority complex, I think he knows that President Barack Obama is superior to him intellectually, morally, physically, and I think that’s very troubling to him,” Bass stated. “How dare this black man be better than him. Obama’s popularity around the world is off the charts. Trump has never been able to arrive at the same standard, quality, effectiveness, honesty, moral character of Barack Obama.” During the 30-minute exclusive interview, Bass said the Black Press and local newspapers were essential, and she and the CBC continue to press for a financial set-aside for publishers. “It’s not only discussions, and it was on our priority list. It still is,” Bass said of efforts to assist struggling African American newspaper
publishers financially. “The best way to come at it is that the CBC has been calling for specific intervention in areas where COVID-19 specifically is killing black people,” Bass stated, adding that it’s a four-pronged effort. “One is testing, one is treatment, one is tracing, and one is a public education campaign,” she said. “The way we have packaged this; we think the public education campaign should provide direct resources to black newspapers, and that’s part of our plan. The Census needs to invest in our (blackowned) newspapers heavily. There’s no reason the federal government doesn’t do business with our newspapers. Of the billions of dollars they spend in advertising, some of it should be spent with our newspapers,” Bass stated.
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Study Shows Significant Shift in Dining Behavior Resulting from COVID-19 As the United States begins to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers place health and safety as their main focus in making decisions on whether or not they’ll dine in restaurants, according to a new study of nearly 7,000 Americans, released recently by restaurant discovery platform Zagat. The Zagat Future of Dining online study was conducted in May and distributed in partnership with the James Beard Foundation. The results included 6,775 consumer responses. 76% of respondents reported that pre-COVID-19 they dined out 2 or more times per week. Among the Zagat Future of Dining study’s key findings were: * Health and Safety Is Paramount - 3 in 4 diners cite health and safety concerns as the biggest deterrent to dining out, far outweighing financial reasons. Outdoor seating and reduced restaurant capacity are most likely to increase comfort levels and influence return. 83% of those not immediately interested in returning to restaurants will be made more comfortable with social distancing measures and masks worn by staff. * Consumers Taking a Wait and See Approach The study clearly showed that diners miss restaurants and the entire experience of dining out, but when restaurants reopen, comfort levels vary. 2 of 3 diners are planning to wait more than a week to return to a restaurant. Of those, 93%
will wait more than 3 weeks and 20% say they’ll wait more than 3 months. * Cooking and Home Delivery Surge As expected, consuming meals at home has become a much larger part of consumers’ lives during the crisis. In terms of economic impact, 51% of people are very/somewhat likely to reduce spend on dining. Grocery shopping, along with streaming service subscriptions and contributing to investments were the areas of spending least likely to be cut. In addition, restaurant delivery continues to grow. 69% of consumers ordered delivery pre-COVID-19 growing to 88% during — a +19% increase. Of those not dining out immediately, 82% will continue to order delivery/ takeout. “Restaurants play a vital role in every neighborhood. This study serves as further evidence that COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the people, businesses, and the communities that rely so heavily on their operations,” said Chris Stang, chief executive officer, Zagat and co-founder of restaurant discovery platform, The Infatuation. “Our goal with conducting the Future of Dining study was to help understand the COVID-19 related challenges that restaurants face in hopes that the local, state and federal government will identify ways to assist the industry in returning to operation safely and rebuilding itself to best address consumers’ needs.”
As the United States begins to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers place health and safety as their main focus in making decisions on whether or not they’ll dine in restaurants, according to a new study of nearly 7,000 Americans
Governor Signs Legislation to Expand Vote by Mail To ensure safe and active participation in the 2020 general election during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 1863 and HB 2238 into law recently to provide vote by mail (VBM) applications to all recent voters in Illinois. The legislation also expands early voting hours at permanent polling places, improves the signature verification process and makes election day a state holiday, according to a press release. “In the face of a pandemic, massive economic upheaval, and renewed calls for racial justice, it’s more important than ever that Illinoisans can hold accountable a truly representative and transparent government – and that means ensuring all eligible residents can wield their right to vote in a way that doesn’t risk their personal health,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Sending vote by mail applications to residents who have participated in recent elections will allow more people to exercise that right from the safety of their own homes and help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. I applaud Leader Kelly Burke, Senator Julie Morrison,
the House Democratic Women’s Caucus and leaders in the General Assembly for working to ensure Illinoisans can continue to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming general election.” In anticipation of the continued need for social distancing measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, vote by mail may be the safest method to cast a ballot in November. Under the new law, local election offices must mail or email vote by mail ballot applications and the VBM timeline to voters who cast a ballot in the 2018 general election, the 2019 consolidated election or the 2020 general primary election, including voters who registered or changed addresses after the primary election. Voters who submit their application for a VBM ballot by October 1 will receive their VBM ballot by October 6. The legislation requires the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE) to: • Post an application for a vote by mail ballot on its website; • Modify the online voter registration system to allow a new registrant to apply for a VBM ballot when completing the online registration;
• Provide notice to each election authority about what it must do to comply with the new law and; • Adopt emergency rules to provide reimbursement for expenses related to the 2020 general election incurred as a result of COVID-19 and the new requirements. To improve the signature verification process, the legislation raises the standard for rejecting a VBM ballot. The election authority will be required to appoint a bipartisan panel of three election judges to verify voters’ signature and the validity of the ballot. Currently, only a single election judge makes this determination. In an effort to prevent overcrowding at the polls on election day, expanding early voting hours will help ensure election authorities are able to comply with the Illinois Department of Health (IDPH) safety and health guidance. Permanent branch polling places are required to be open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekends and holidays. The legislation permits the use of curb-side voting, in which voters can fill out the ballot outside www.citizennewspapergroup.com
of the polling place. The bill also authorizes election authorities to establish additional early voting hours for voters whom COVID-19 presents increased health risks. To further promote safety on election day, the legislation requires local election authorities to establish a central voting site where anyone who lives in the jurisdiction can vote, regardless of their precinct. Additionally, the bill makes election day a holiday for all government offices, except election authorities, k-12 schools, and post-secondary institutions governed by the State Universities Civil Service Act. The state has already established election day as a holiday for state employees. The trailer bill, HB 2238, would require collection boxes to be locked and opened only by election authorities. It also requires ISBE to establish additional guidelines for the security of these sites. “On behalf of our 1.7 million members, AARP IL commends Gov. Pritzker for ensuring that all eligible voters can cast their ballots safely,” said Bob Gallo, State Director for AARP Illinois. “The bill signed
today offers innovative solutions and timely measures that allows older Illinois residents to choose the option that best keeps them safe and healthy during this unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.” “Ensuring voters in Illinois can safely participate in elections is a cornerstone of our Democracy,” said Gretchen DeJaynes, Chair of the Illinois Association of County Clerks and Recorders Legislative Committee. “Expanding vote by mail will allow more people to vote safely and county clerks and election authorities across the state are working to implement this important legislation.” “The COVID 19 pandemic has created many challenges, but participation in the November election should not be one of them,” said Rep. Kelly Burke (D-Evergreen Park), Assistant Majority Leader. “Just as we have taken precautions to make shopping, traveling, and other everyday tasks safer, we must also take precautions and make adjustments to ensure everyone can safely exercise their right to vote.” The new laws take effect immediately.
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BUSINESS
Poets&Quants Names Best & Brightest MBAs For 2020 Poets&Quants, a news source for graduate business education, has released its 6th annual “Best & Brightest MBAs” feature, which honors 100 of the most accomplished full-time MBAs from the Class of 2020. “The Best & Brightest are the standouts of their classes,” says Jeff Schmitt, Poets&Quants’ senior writer who launched the series in 2015. “These students were conscious about making an impact, but they channeled their energies toward enriching the MBA experience for their classmates. They were the difference-makers, the volunteers and catalysts who brought their A-game every single day. Most of all, they were fighters; they made things happen no matter what others said or how the odds looked. As we return to work, the Best & Brightest are the kind of people we really need now to rebuild.” This year’s Best & Brightest MBAs are as distinguished as they are diverse. At the University of Cambridge, you’ll find Melony Mahaarachchi, a SpaceX veteran who led the development of the groundbreaking electrical and telecommunication system for the Mars
TO COMPILE THIS YEAR’S BEST & BRIGHTEST MBAS, POETS&QUANTS REACHED OUT TO 71 TOP GRADUATE BUSINESS SCHOOLS TO NOMINATE THEIR BEST CANDIDATES FOR THE HONOR. RESPONSES WERE JUDGED BY P&Q EDITORIAL ACCORDING TO THREE CRITERIA: EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS, AND OVERALL INSIGHTFULNESS. Rover 2020. In contrast, the University of Oxford boasts filmmaker Reilly Dowd, whose Dreams of Daraa documentary traces one woman’s journey from Syrian refugee camps to testifying on war crimes before the United Nation’s High Commissioner for Human Rights. The Best & Brightest also features Evan Wright, a U.C.-Berkeley MBA and a former U.S. National Kickboxing champion, and IMD’s Andrea Teja, one of the few foreign Naval officers to receive a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from the United States. Kathryn Heppinstall joined Warwick Business School after a 22-year military career that culminated in serving as the head of logistic operations for NATO Special Forces.
At the same time, MIT’s Celi Khanyile-Lynch worked as New York Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Briefing Director, while Stanford’s Nathan Segal masterminded the Obama administration’s Startup in a Day program as a senior policy advisor in the White House. To compile this year’s Best & Brightest MBAs, Poets&Quants reached out to 71 top graduate business schools to nominate their best candidates for the honor. Responses were judged by P&Q editorial according to three criteria: extracurricular activities, academic and professional achievements, and overall insightfulness. Ultimately, P&Q received 243 nominations from 68 programs, including nearly every MBA program ranked among the world’s best. The 2020 list includes
representatives from the most prestigious programs, including Stanford, Wharton, MIT, INSEAD, Northwestern, University of Chicago, and London Business School. By gender, the Best & Brightest were an even 50-50 even split, with 38 students hailing from outside the United States. This year, McKinsey & Company hired the largest number of Best & Brightest MBAs with nine, followed by Microsoft and Amazon with five each. The “Best & Brightest MBAs” is the second of a four-part series recognizing the world’s top business students. In April, Poets&Quants For Undergrads unveiled its Best & Brightest Business Majors for 2020. This summer, Poets&Quants will recognize its “Best & Brightest Executive MBAs” and “Best & Brightest Online MBAs.” In the fall, P&Q will continue its series on the top incoming fulltime MBA students at over 40 top business schools. To read about the “100 Best & Brightest MBAs: Class of 2020, visit: https:// poetsandquants.com/2020
pCare Partners with Tubi to Make Streaming Service Available to Patients Admitted for COVID-19 Efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 mean hospitals caring for admitted patients are seeking ways to help patients navigate no-visitor policies, connect with loved ones and cope with the isolation with easy access to positive distractions. To support this growing need, pCare™ has entered into a new partnership with Tubi, an ad-supported video on demand service with over 20,000 movies and television shows. “The work of hospitals and health systems to institute protocols that can help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and protect their patients and staff is critical. But every health professional recognizes the very real impact that stress, isolation and even boredom can have on patients,” said Dave Bennett, CISM, chief executive officer, pCare. “Our partnership with Tubi reflects what we’re hearing from the hospitals we serve and is part of our rapid-response to help health teams address quickly evolving pain points in the era of COVID-19.” The partnership with Tubi fits within the new pCare COVID-19 Tablet Configuration Solution, which will be implemented by Temple University Health System (TUHS) at its flagship location in North Philadelphia. To help manage the surge of COVID-19 patients, TUHS set up patient care rooms in nontraditional spaces including outpatient clinic exam rooms and lobby waiting areas in the hospital. By implementing
pCare partners with hospitals and health systems for patient engagement, education, and entertainment solutions. PRNewsfoto/pCare
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pCare’s COVID-19 configuration, they are now able to offer patients virtual visits, curated education and entertainment on demand, and reach locations not equipped with televisions or hard-wired internet connections. The configuration was deployed quickly, without the need for on-premise servers, cables or televisions, by leveraging iPads and operating them over the health system’s existing WiFi. Tubi (www.tubi.tv), a division of FOX Entertainment, will offer patients access to over 20,000 movies
THE WORK OF HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS TO INSTITUTE PROTOCOLS THAT CAN HELP REDUCE THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 AND PROTECT THEIR PATIENTS AND STAFF IS CRITICAL. BUT EVERY HEALTH PROFESSIONAL RECOGNIZES THE VERY REAL IMPACT THAT STRESS, ISOLATION AND EVEN BOREDOM CAN HAVE ON PATIENTS. Dave Bennett
CISM, Chief Executive Officer, pCare
and television shows from nearly every major Hollywood studio. The service gives fans of films and television programs an easy way to discover new content that is www.citizennewspapergroup.com
available completely free. In addition to the pCare Table COVID-19 Configuration Solution, patients will also be able to watch Tubi content on the web at http://www.tubi.tv/.
“We are honored to partner with pCare and hospitals nationwide to bring Tubi’s rich library of titles to patients at a crucial time when entertainment, now more than ever, is beneficial for sustaining mental health,” said Andrea Clarke-Hall, Tubi’s head of global business development. “Our massive and diverse offering allows patients from all walks of life to stream and binge their favorite movie or TV show.” According to a press release, pCare’s interactive patient experience solution offers health systems a suite of customizable tools and resources that educate, engage and entertain patients, to promote patient satisfaction and better outcomes. pCare’s offerings can help health systems gather real-time patient feedback, optimize workflow and rounding, offer video-based patient education, support a clean and comfortable environment, help patients and providers navigate discharge and care transitions, and support healthcare leaders with coach advisory services that develop strategies for improvement based on an organization’s own data.
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As the number of those living with dementia grows, experts offer advice on how to be a compassionate caregiver StatePoint - Dementia can be devastating for the people who live with it and their family members, and it’s a diagnosis more Americans will face as the U.S. population ages. In the next 20 years, the total number of those living with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia in the U.S. is expected to approximately double from 7.2 million to nearly 13 million, according to the Milken Institute. “As the life a person always knew becomes increasingly unfamiliar, caregivers can play an important role in helping ease anxiety,” says Jennifer Sheets, president and chief executive officer of Interim HealthCare Inc., an in-home healthcare and assistance provider that takes a positive approach to caring for those with dementia. “With the right knowledge, a caregiver can help their loved one cope with the changes they are experiencing.” Dementia is caused by physical changes in the brain and while there any many kinds of dementia, Alzheimer’s is the most common. In recognition of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, commemorated in June, Interim HealthCare recommends three
Caring for a person with dementia is a difficult journey. However, a greater understanding of the condition can help caregivers better cope and manage their role with compassion.
practical tips for compassionate caregiving: 1. Use the hand-under-hand technique: Hand-under-Hand is a technique that caregivers can use to reduce anxiety and calm a person with dementia. The base or heal of the hand is a highly sensitive area. Put slight pressure on that area by clasping your loved one’s dominant hand. This technique works best
if you put your hand underneath theirs. That gives them a feeling of control as well as calms them. 2. Acknowledge evolving tastes: A person living with dementia experiences a range of sensory and cognitive changes that can
Tripadvisor Releases Findings of a Staged Recovery Tripadvisor® recently released the findings of a multi-month study that analyzed consumer travel sentiment and first party behavioral data related to the ongoing pandemic. The report outlines a five-stage recovery for the travel and hospitality industry, inclusive of the period of decline created by the pandemic through the anticipated market recovery and the return of international travel. The research paper, entitled “Beyond COVID-19: The Road to Recovery for the Travel Industry,” can be read in full, for free, here: https:// www.tripadvisor.com/Covid19WhitepaperMay2020. This research paper also explores and identifies where the tourism and hospitality industry is on this road to recovery as well as 1) outlines the significant pent up demand that exists in the marketplace for travel and dining, 2) details the change in travel and
dining behaviors resulting from the ongoing pandemic and 3) illustrates recent search and traffic patterns on Tripadvisor globally related to the crisis. A snapshot of some key findings: l New Zealand, Germany and Switzerland are among the first markets to enter the Emerge stage, with restaurant searches on Tripadvisor resurging strongly l Consumer desire to travel remains resilient - around two in five (41%) consumers are optimistic that they will take the same or more trips than last year l Shorter trips to destinations closer to home are a recurring theme, with nearly half (44%) of consumers saying they are more likely to take a Continued on page 7 www.citizennewspapergroup.com
affect their appetite and food preferences. Indeed, your loved one’s favorite foods may now have a negative smell or taste to them. While maintaining good nutrition is essential, don’t force these foods or argue over them. Instead, offer a variety of balanced foods: vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat dairy products and lean proteins, in small servings at first until you understand new preferences. Realize these preferences may change again. 3. Carve out time for art and music: Once a person is diagnosed with dementia, their ability to act independently greatly diminishes. However, artwork and music allow for freedom of expression, which over time, can be quite impactful in relieving anxiety. Remember, it’s about the creative process, not your loved one’s abilities. So, set aside 3045 minutes weekly for art or music and consider participating alongside them. Committed to helping caregivers find the strength and stamina
needed to provide compassionate support, Interim HealthCare has based its care approach on the methodology of Teepa Snow, an international leader in the Positive Approach to Care (PAC) philosophy. To that end, many caregivers and clinicians in the Interim HealthCare network participate in PAC training rooted in learning care techniques that can ease anxiety, as well as in understanding what a person living with dementia can still do -- even as the journey continues to become more difficult for them over time. Interim HealthCare has created a free downloadable guide with more tips and guidance intended to provide the most supportive environment possible. To download the free guide visit: Interimhealthcare.com/dementiacaregiver-guide.aspx. Caring for a person with dementia is a difficult journey. However, a greater understanding of the condition can help caregivers better cope and manage their role with compassion.
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FASHION
Hair Removal Products Market to Witness Steady Growth The global Hair Removal Products Market is projected to reach USD 3.2 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Million Insights. The market is estimated to grow with a CAGR of 5.5% over the forecast years, 2019 to 2025. Increasing awareness about personal grooming, rising spending on individual hygiene and growing need to enhance aesthetic appeal, are major factors driving the growth of the market. Growing adoption of hair removal products by men is also positively affecting market growth. The emergence of metrosexual culture led to a rise in the number of men focusing on personal grooming. Considering this, key players are manufacturing customized products for men and women separately. For example, Emjoi introduced Emagine Epilator inclusively designed for men. This epilator is fitted with 72 tweezers apart from trimming and shaving features. Electronics devices are projected to witness the fastest growth rate with a CAGR of 6.0% throughout the forecast years. The rising demand for convenient grooming products coupled with the introduction of technically advanced products is driving the demand for this segment. Epilators are getting popular among both men and women as they provide quick hair removal solutions. Among the end-user segment, women held the largest hair removal products market share, in 2018. The increasing number of working women and rising expenditure on personal hygiene are supplementing the growth of this segment. However, the men segment is anticipated to grow faster at a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period. Companies are focusing on the launch of products that are suitable for different skin types. For example, Veet, offered by Reckitt Benckiser company, is hair removal cream ideal for dry and sensitive skin. The online segment is projected to grow with a CAGR
LA MASK
Eyewear Innovator LA LOOP Brings Fashion and Functionality Together With LA MASK During COVID-19 Increasing awareness about personal grooming, rising spending on individual hygiene and growing need to enhance aesthetic appeal, are major factors driving the growth of the market.
of 6.1% over the forecast duration. Rising e-commerce platforms, growing multichannel retailing and increasing penetration of devices such as smartphones and tablets are proliferating the growth of this segment. However, supermarkets and hypermarkets segment held the largest share, in 2018. North America was the largest region in terms of revenue. The region occupied over 30.8% of the hair removal product market share, in 2018. The presence of leading brands and increasing consumers’ spending on personal care are key factors driving the regional growth. Asia Pacific, on the other hand, is likely to grow with the fastest growth rate over the forecast period. Further key findings from the report suggest: l Among different types of hair removal products, electronic devices are estimated to grow with the highest CAGR of 6.0% over the forecast period. l Women held the largest market share, in 2018. However, the men segment is projected to grow with the
fastest growth rate. l Supermarkets/ hypermarkets dominated the sales channel, in 2018 with over 40% of the market share. The online segment, on the other hand, is likely to witness the maximum growth rate during the forecast period. l Asia Pacific is projected to grow with the highest CAGR during the forecast years. Million Insights has segmented the global hair removal products market on the basis of type, end user, distribution channel, and region: l Hair Removal Products Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2015 - 2025) l Creams l Ready-to-use Wax Strips l Electronic Devices l Razors l Hair Removal Products End User Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2015 - 2025) l Men l Women l Hair Removal Products Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2015 - 2025) l Supermarkets &
The global Hair Removal Products Market is projected to reach USD 3.2 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Million Insights.
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Los Angeles-based entrepreneur Elizabeth Faraut, who created a new category within the eyewear industry 20 years ago with the iconic LA LOOP, has created a new product, LA MASK, a hand-designed solution to today’s omnipresent need for one to wear a mask in public places and the difficulty of keeping track of them. The concept for LA MASK came when Faraut was faced with trips outside her home on weekly runs to the market and it was too easy to leave a mask behind. As the LA LOOP is the simple way to hang one’s eyewear around the neck, LA MASK performs the same function for masks. “As shelter-at-home became the new normal, it didn’t take me long to figure out that going grocery shopping early on Sunday morning was the way to go. And while I may have realized the best times to shop, there were snags along the way - when I would arrive at the market and realized I had forgotten my mask, creating LA MASK was a necessity,” says Faraut. LA MASK can be purchased with or without a mask. When worn with a mask, LA MASK can hang from one’s neck with the mask hanging against the chest so that it is at one’s fingertips ready to be put on at a moment’s notice. When the mask is removed (by unclipping the clasps) LA MASK is a necklace or can be wrapped around the wrist and worn as a bracelet. LA MASK is handmade in Los Angeles. The Vintage masks collection by LA MASK uses vintage fabrics like Guatemalan Indigo, seersucker blue and white pin striped cotton and Italian linens. The Classic collection masks are 100% cotton blend. All fabrics are pre-washed. Along with functionality, LA MASK is connecting consumers and communities. LA MASK customers are placing gift orders, asking their purchases to be sent directly to loved ones. Faraut is often handwriting gift notes with orders that read: “Stay safe and healthy. I love you.” LA MASK is being sold at retailers around the world and sold online at www.laloop.com.
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NEWS Tripadvisor Releases Findings of a Staged Recovery Continued from page 5 road trip, and two thirds (61%) saying they are most comfortable taking a road trip for 3-5 days l Consumers are 218% more likely to want to take a trip where they can relax compared to before the pandemic, and nearly two thirds (59%) would prefer to go somewhere off the beaten path l Nature and beach destinations are on the rise as Tripadvisor sees a spike in North American traffic researching campgrounds, ranches and beach motels, while Myrtle Beach, San Diego and Key West are among the most popular domestic U.S. destination searches in recent weeks “We’re encouraged to see positive signs of recovery and are here to help our travelers and partners understand the pathway through this PATRON pandemic with clear insights and tangible data,” said Kanika Soni, chief commercial officer for Tripadvisor, Inc. “Our path to recovery will depend on the steps the industry takes to prepare for the road ahead - not just in terms of new standards and
practices, but also in how we collectively educate and engage consumers in a new, more thoughtful way of traveling.” The five stages to recovery The Tripadvisor in-house market research and insights teams have outlined five distinct stages of tourism impact and recovery: 1. Decline - Travel declines sharply as widespread restrictions enforced 2. Plateau - Sharp decline in bookings levels out, but travelers start dreaming about their next trip 3. Emerge - Easing of travel restrictions begins, early signs of recovery in dining sector 4. Domestic Travel - Travelers book their first trips away, but stay close to home 5. International Travel - Border restrictions ease, and international OUTREACH SUPPORTERS travel begins to rebound For additional information on the impact COVID-19 has had on the tourism industry, visit TripAdvisor’s webinar series found at: https://www. tripadvisor.com/TripAdvisorInsights /w5933.
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CITIZEN On The Move
FAITH COMMUNITY LED PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATION ON JUNETEENTH 2020
Rev. Chris Harris of Bright Star Church Led the Demonstration on Juneteenth through the streets of Chicago. The demonstration kicked off from Roosevelt and Columbus and continued into Grant Park. Photos by L.M. Warbington
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ENTERTAINMENT NFL Continues Strong Social Justice Initiative with $250 Million Commitment BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia
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GSK Consumer Healthcare teams up with Paula Abdul for the launch of Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel GlaxoSmithKline (LSE/NYSE: GSK) has announced that Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel (diclofenac sodium topical gel, 1% (NSAID) arthritis pain reliever) recently became available over-the-counter (OTC) online and in stores nationwide, providing the over 30 million osteoarthritis patients across the country broader access to a leading pain relief option. To launch the OTC offering, Voltaren is teaming up with music superstar Paula Abdul, who uses Voltaren for her arthritis pain. Staying active is important for arthritis patients everywhere, and together, Voltaren and Paula Abdul will inspire people to “rediscover the joy of movement.” “I’m excited to partner with Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel to share my personal journey with arthritis and success using Voltaren,” Abdul said. “I’ve put my joints through a lot over the years. Dancing, jumping, flipping – it’s my heart and soul, but I’ve been pushing my joints to the limit for decades as a result. When I was diagnosed with arthritis, my doctor prescribed Voltaren, which made a huge difference in relieving my pain and helping me move with ease. I am so excited it’s now available OTC at stores nationwide.” Joint pain due to arthritis symptoms is a daily reality for millions of people in the United States, and with many people across the country staying at home more
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The National Football League’s social justice initiative has continued to inspire change in underserved communities, including a $250 million commitment to bring awareness, dialogue, and a renewed direction to the conversation of racial and social inequality. On Thursday, June 11, officials revealed exclusively to Black Press USA, that the commitment includes dedicated financial resources from the league, clubs, and players to nonprofits. The commitment is also a league-wide amplification of inspiring stories of players making differences in their communities and society and deploying public policy and government affairs resources at the local, state, and national levels. In the 2019 season, NFL teams participated in or hosted more than 500 social justice events. Since 2017, teams have contributed $44 million from sources including social justice grants approved by the league’s players and owner’s workgroup; the NFL Foundation matching grants; an ongoing financial commitment to the Player’s Coalition; and as part of 32 teams’ social justice matching funds. “What inspired [the NFL] is the players lending their voices, their work, to issues of social injustice and racial injustice,” stated Anna Isaacson, the NFL’s senior vice president of social responsibility and community relations. “This work didn’t start yesterday. Around 2016 and 2017, Colin Kaepernick and other players raised their voices and protested and started a movement which then inspired the NFL and our ownership to launch our Social Justice Initiatives.” As a result of those efforts, continued discussions and dialogue, Isaacson said the NFL prioritized four key areas: education, economic
advancement, criminal justice reform, and community and police relations. Kaepernick, the former San Francisco 49ers star quarterback famously took a knee during the playing of the national anthem to protest social and racial injustice. However, the Super Bowl quarterback’s protest was widely misconstrued and condemned by many, and teams have failed to sign the former star. In the wake of continued police violence against African Americans and the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, the NFL recently issued an apology for failing to understand the scope of the injustice African Americans have faced. “Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve been watching what’s going on, and there have been tons of discussions about what else we can do, how can we make it clear that this is an authentic and long-term commitment from the NFL,” Isaacson told Black Press USA. “That commitment is a standard $250 million over 10 years,” she stated. Isaacson noted that the league’s 100-year history hasn’t just been about football. “We’d be nowhere without our fans, and nowhere without our players and the communities that invest in us,” she pronounced. “We’ve always been about investing in our communities, and a lot of that investment has been in underserved communities, Black communities, and communities of color. Whether it be on cancerrelated work, health and wellness, physical activities, or domestic violence. What the NFL players have brought to the forefront over the past couple of years have been the importance of bringing community and law enforcement together. We’ve put our resources, money, and time into education and awareness. The NFL has stood for communities and giving back to communities, and particularly underresourced and underfunded communities.”
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CITIZEN On The Move
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