Southend Citizen 5-17-2023

BRANDON JOHNSON SWORN IN AS MAYOR OF CHICAGO

When Brandon Johnson’s name was announced, people at the UIC Pavilion stood to their feet and cheered, and chants of “Brandon” rang out. Then, there were chants of “CTU,” followed by “SEIU.”

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s swearing-in ceremony took place on Monday, May 15th, with dignitaries and residents in one room to celebrate a changing of administration that many are hopeful will bring unity and inclusion.

Growing Home still going strong after 30 years

On Monday, May 15, 2023, Brandon Johnson was sworn in as the 57th Mayor of the City of Chicago

Photo by Tia Carol Jones

CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PARTNERS HOST INAUGURAL GREEN AND GROWING SUMMIT

Educators, agriculturalists, students and community members attended workshops and learned about caring for farm animals

CHICAGO – Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and District partners hosted the inaugural Green and Growing Summit. CPS, along with Openlands, Healthy Schools Campaign (HSC) and Advocates for Urban Agriculture (AUA) organized the summit to strengthen the connectivity of Chicago’s garden education movement by building on the work of the Green Teachers Network and the CPS Garden Educator Cohort.

The summit’s theme, “Imagine What’s Possible,” aimed to amplify participants’ knowledge of garden, nature, and sustainability education through workshops and networking opportunities. The summit was open to educators, agriculturalists, students and community members who attended workshops and heard from more than 30 speakers who work in environmental education and sustainability in Chicago. Workshops were organized under five learning tracks: Growing Environmental Stewards, Growing Your Gardening Knowledge, Growing Health and Wellness, Growing Your Community and Capacity and Growing Your Care for Farmed Animals.

The summit builds on the District’s ongoing health and nutrition efforts, including the CPS Farm to School program which connects District schools to fresh, healthy food from local producers. Initiatives like the Green and Growing Summit create hands-on learning activities for students to learn and grow through school gardens, farm visits, cooking lessons, and other food and farm related education.

700 CHICAGO WOMEN RAISING FUNDS FOR COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Dinner en Rouge event to support local literacy, violence prevention and youth mentoring programs

Chicago -- The Chicago Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is excited to host its third annual fundraising event, Dinner en Rouge. This red-hot fundraiser will take place from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the Morgan Arts Complex, 3622 S. Morgan St. Funds raised support community-based programs in Chicago’s underinvested communities.

General admission tickets are $150 and VIP tickets are $225. The event is also being streamed so that it’s accessible virtually to guests at no cost. To register and purchase tickets, visit Eventbrite at bit. ly/40kPaH9. Donors can also support the fundraiser by purchasing raffle tickets at https://go.rallyup. com/cacdervirtualraffle/Campaign/Details.

The Fundraising Committee of the awardwinning Chicago Alumnae Chapter (CAC) has assembled a stellar night of entertainment including musical selections from Park N Ride Band, saxophonist Darryl Henry and world-renowned DJ Vince Adams. The color of the night is red.

Guests who attend in-person will enjoy dinner, dancing, cash bar, raffles, and more. “We are thrilled to host Dinner en Rouge which funds crucial programming across Chicagoland,” says CAC President, Shaunessye D. Curry. “Our guests can expect to be thoroughly entertained while contributing to the betterment of our neighborhoods. Funds raised will allow the Chicago Deltas to continue to make impactful change in our communities.”

Some of the key programs funded by supporters and sponsors include CAC’s annual HBCU College Tour, The dfree© Billion Dollar Challenge, A Shot in the Dark: Steps to End Chicago Gun Violence, and Good Health Wins. CAC boasts an extensive list of programs aimed at children and adults that target the immediate needs of the communities served, including a Holiday CareAVan which provides toys and clothing for children in need. Donors and corporations interested in supporting CAC’s programs through event sponsorships may contact Erica Reaves at 219-6703110 or by emailing or by emailing Fundraising. dstchicagoalum@gmail.com.

Growing Home still going strong after 30 years

BY TIA CAROL JONES

Growing Home was founded by Les Brown in 1993. Brown was trying to figure out how to help homeless men. Brown saw gardening and farming as a great tool to help center people and help them obtain transferrable skills. Thirty years later, Growing Home continues to provide access to fresh food through its urban farm, workforce development and service communities that have been disinvested for years.

Growing Home started with a farm in Marseilles, Ill., and moved its operation to Chicago’s Englewood community in 2002. The organization provides paid job training to those who are the hardest to place, which includes people out of work for many years and young people who might not have much work experience. It also focuses on job placement, partnering with employer partners to ensure people who participate in the program receive gainful employment and are able to move up in the work world.

Participants in the program are paid $17 an hour, compared to the $15 an hour minimum wage. The organization always strives to maintain its pay rate to at or above minimum wage. Janelle St. John, Executive Director of Growing Home, said the organization is in a unique food space, where it has a USDA certified organic, urban farm, located in Englewood, which is a food insecure neighborhood.

Growing Home is a high production farm, which grows an average of 100 varieties of produce every year. According to St. John, Growing Home’s farm can grow up to 25,000 to 40,000 pounds of food, depending on what is being grown.

Since 2019, Growing Home has committed to distributing no less than 50% of the food it grows to Englewood or communities similar to it. It does this through the Farmers Market, which is held every Thursday on 59th and Wood Street; pop-up events, where it distributes produce at a discounted rate and partner with the Chicago Food Depository. They also deliver food to two local food pantries; and Englewood CSA, where up to 30 residents receive boxes of food at no cost to them every other week.

“What we always try to do is come up with innovative ways of getting the food into the community, but largely focusing on culturally relevant food that’s affordable,” St. John said, adding that what is sold on the North side for a $1 is sold for $.50 in Englewood and for those with LINK, it is an additional 50% off.

Growing Home has an operating budget of almost $2.6 million. The unrestricted funds the organization raises through events like its recent 21st Annual Benefit allow

them to pay the participants, staff and full-time farmers.

“We’re a people business, and we do it by people serving people. So, these funds allow us to continue to do the work we do every single day,” St. John said.

St. John believes what has kept Growing Home going for 30 years is that it is a social enterprise and has been creative in securing funding from various sources. Growing Home also has a reputation of good management and has built trust. St. John sees Growing Home as a means to an end to helping Englewood, and no one organization can be the solution to the many issues that face the community. To really address the issues in the community, partnership with other community organizations is imperative.

Growing Home hosts 3rd Thursdays Farm Stand Celebrations from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 59th and Honore. The dates are May 18th, June 15th, July 12th, August 17th, September 21st and October 19th. On Sept. 10th, Growing Home and Grow Greater Englewood will host the Second Annual Chicago Urban Ag Crawl and Backyard BBQ.

Growing Home’s Urban Farm is located at 5814 S. Wood Street and the Farm Stand is located at 1844 W. 59th St. Tours are available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday. The suggested donation is $10 per person, but that can be waived for some school and nonprofit groups.

“An organic urban farm in Englewood is unique and something to celebrate. We acknowledge the violence and things like that are real, but the creativity and beauty that is in Englewood is also real. And, that is reflective in this amazing organization called Growing Home,” St. John said. For more information about Growing Home, visit growinghomeinc.org.

Chicago Booth Announces Partnership with Chicago Scholars

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business announced a new partnership with Chicago Scholars that will establish a pipeline for students to attend graduate level programs, and create a long-term impact in the Chicagoland area. Chicago Booth is the first graduate program to partner with the 501(c)(3) nonprofit leadership development organization.

Chicago Scholars provides academically ambitious students from low-income or first-generation college-going backgrounds with the tools to overcome systemic barriers and succeed in college and beyond. Simultaneously, Chicago Scholars works to prepare the city’s businesses and organizations for the next generation of leaders. The seven-year program offers participants guidance and resources, beginning with the college application process, and continuing throughout their undergraduate careers to ensure they thrive. The program culminates after college

graduation once scholars receive their first job offer or graduate school acceptance.

“Chicago Booth is honored to be part of this first-ever, graduate level partnership with Chicago Scholars. It is a tremendous opportunity to engage with a local organization that helps prepare the next generation of leaders for college and careers,” said Donna Swinford, associate dean for student recruitment and admissions at Chicago Booth. “In higher education, we recognize the importance of establishing connections, building relationships, and working with learners as early as possible to nurture their path to college, MBA/graduate school, and beyond. We are honored to be a forerunner in this type of alliance that provides support, access, and a shared mission to help drive the economic future of our local communities.”

Through the partnership, Chicago Booth will work with

Growing Home is celebrating 30 years of helping people with job training and providing access to fresh produce. PHOTO PROVIDED BY GROWING HOME.

Brandon Johnson sworn in as Mayor of Chicago

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BY TIA CAROL JONES

The Reverend Dr. Otis Moss III gave the invocation and in it, Moss spoke about the hope that marginalized voices could find space in the new administration. “We, as constituents, of this grand Metropolis of possibility, engage our imagination to dream of a city that is yet to be born; One city, not divided by income, one city not divided by race, one city not divided by ethnicity,” Moss said. Inaugural Chicago Poet Laureate avery r. young performed, “& whereas a dream can blas(t) off.”

In Rabbi Shoshanah Conover’s blessing, comparisons were drawn between Johnson and Joseph from the Bible. “So may God place within you, a heart of many colors. And, may your rainbow heart, beat in the rhythm of all Chicago. May you continue to act with the kind of integrity that has brought you to this very moment,” Conover said.

After the Aldermanic Oath of Office, Johnson hugged former Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Lightfoot shook the hand of First Lady Stacie Johnson and their children. Imam Hassan Ally gave the prayer for peace and guidance. Ally talked about it being a new era for the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois and advised Johnson to judge with justice. Grammy award winning Gospel singer Karen Clark Sheard sang “Total Praise,” which brought the people in the audience, as well as people on stage to their feet, with some even lifting their hands in the air.

of office. He also thanked Lightfoot for her service and her sacrifice. He talked about how his mother taught him to love people and said he could feel her in the room. He talked about how his father taught him to work hard and be accountable.

“We all are here because of the work of giants who came before us and without whom this day would not be possible,” Johnson said. During his address, someone shouted “go ‘head Black man.” He took a moment to take it all in and returned to his speech, where he talked about wanting to re-open the mental health facilities that were closed.

“Once and for all, let’s create a safer Chicago. A safe Chicago means a safe Chicago for all, no matter what you look like, who you love or where you live. We’ll do it by investing in people,” Johnson said. In just his first hours in office, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed four executive orders to: establish a Deputy Mayor for Labor Relations; establish a Deputy Mayor for Community Safety; establish a Mayor for Immigrant, Migrant and Refugee Rights; and boost youth employment.

HUNTER’S SNAP BENEFIT FRAUD BILL PASSES SENATE

SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Mattie Hunter advanced a bill through the Senate granting the Illinois Department of Human Services the authority to collect data on the frequency of stolen SNAP benefits within the state. This comes in response to widespread reports of identity fraud leaving Illinois residents without needed funds to purchase groceries and other necessities.

“The passage of this legislation marks a significant step forward in our ongoing efforts to safeguard the integrity of SNAP benefits,” said Hunter (D-Chicago). “Collecting essential data on SNAP benefit fraud enables us to implement targeted solutions and protect vulnerable families in our state.”

House Bill 2214 allows IDHS to track how often benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are stolen from their rightful recipients. SNAP participants receive monthly benefits for groceries deposited onto EBT cards, and in recent months, card skimming has increased significantly in many states. IDHS began collecting data on card skimming and other fraud methods in December 2022, making it unclear how much theft had previously occurred. Under this measure, IDHS will be required to report its findings to the General Assembly annually beginning on Jan. 1, 2024.

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In his Inaugural Address, Johnson talked about the food, the music and the people of the city of Chicago. He thanked the elected officials for their service and congratulated the Alderpersons who took their oath

“As your Mayor, it’s my duty to take bold, immediate action to build a better, stronger, safer Chicago,” Mayor Johnson said in a release. “My first executive orders as Mayor of Chicago is to instruct our government to boost youth employment, so all young Chicagoans can reach their potential across our city, in addition to re-organizing the work of the Deputy Mayors to ensure that my cabinet reflects our top priorities for achieving community safety, supporting new arrivals, and protecting and expanding the right to organize. Together, we will collaborate to build a stronger city for all of us.”

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students and alumni of the Chicago Scholars program to provide valuable networking, mentoring, and professional development opportunities within the Booth community. Chicago Scholars and alumni of their program will also benefit from MBA application fee waivers, early admissions opportunities, and dedicated scholarship awards. More information about the program is available at tinyurl.com/2dhh7bj8.

“Chicago Scholars is excited to welcome Chicago Booth into our programming,” said Andre Hebert, director of college partnerships at Chicago Scholars. “One of the reasons we decided to establish this partnership is to continue our strategic goal of preparing our Scholars for the world and the world for our Scholars. Having a master’s

degree is a growing requirement in the workplace. This partnership allows both organizations to be at the forefront of educational access and equity by removing barriers to a graduate degree.”

“It’s exciting to expand the opportunities available to Scholars through this partnership,” said Jeffery Beckham, Jr., CEO of Chicago Scholars. “Our goal is to give our students windows into what’s possible and mirrors that reflect the success of people who look like them. This partnership allows us to do exactly that.”

The University of Chicago has been a longstanding institutional partner of Chicago Scholars. Chicago Booth’s new partnership aims to build on that shared mission with additional offerings from a graduate level perspective.

Last year, Congress passed legislation to replace SNAP benefits stolen between Oct. 1, 2022 and Sept. 30, 2024. House Bill 2214 will serve as a starting point for Illinois to gain a clearer understanding of the scope and frequency of SNAP benefit fraud in the state, allowing for more effective measures to be put in place to combat this issue.

“By shedding light on the scope and frequency of SNAP benefit fraud, we can pave the way for stronger anti-fraud measures in Illinois,” Hunter said. “Our aim is to ensure that every dollar allocated for SNAP assistance reaches those who genuinely need it, and this bill is a crucial tool in achieving that goal.”

House Bill 2214 passed the Senate on Thursday.

JOYCE CHAMPIONS MEASURE ALLOWING THREE-YEAR HUNTING, FISHING AND TRAPPING LICENSE

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Patrick Joyce championed a measure that passed the Senate Thursday that will allow an easier way to obtain a hunting, fishing, trapping and sportsmen license.

“This is a commonsense measure that will save people time,” said Joyce (D-Essex). “People will have more time to engage in outdoor activities without having to worry about if their license is expired.”

House Bill 3677 will allow Illinois residents to obtain a three-year fishing, hunting, sportsmen’s combination or trapping license at three times the cost of an annual one.

Under current law, people have to renew their license for these activities every year. This legislation will make the process easier for individuals by allowing them to renew the licenses after three years rather than one.

“This is a big convenience factor for people who hunt, fish and trap, but it also helps out our state’s conservation,” said Joyce. “By switching to three-year license options, we will save people the hassle of renewing their license every year while also helping generate more revenue at a time for the state’s conservation efforts.”

House Bill 3677 passed the Senate.

“Once and for all, let’s create a safer Chicago. A safe Chicago means a safe Chicago for all, no matter what you look like, who you love or where you live. We’ll do it by investing in people,” Johnson said.

FAST COMPANY HONORS OPERATION HOPE’S 1 MILLION BLACK BUSINESSES INITIATIVE WITH ‘WORLD CHANGING IDEAS’ AWARD

ATLANTA, PRNewswire -- Operation HOPE, the nation’s leading non-profit in financial literacy and economic inclusion, announced that its 1 Million Black Businesses Initiative (1MBB) has been named the winner of Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Award in the Enduring Impact category. The World Changing Ideas awards honor products, concepts, companies, policies, and designs that are pursuing innovation for good.

Launched in partnership with Shopify, 1MBB helps Black entrepreneurs and existing Black business owners acquire the knowledge, skills and access to resources required to start, scale up and grow a business at no cost. A panel of judges selected the 1MBB for its impact, program design, scalability and ingenuity from a pool of nearly 3,000 applicants. Slated to continue until 2030, 1MBB has supported nearly 200,000 Black businesses to date.

HOPE’s 1MBB Initiative named the winner of Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Award in the Enduring Impact category.

Through its HOPE Inside network and Coalition of the Willing partners, 1MBB participants are better positioned to thrive in both physical locations and through eCommerce activities. In addition to Shopify, key partners include the U.S. Small Business Administration, Truist, First Horizon, Wells Fargo, the NFL, MasterCard, Comcast, iHeart Radio, Aprio, The Salvation Army, as well as several historically Black colleges and Universities (HBCUs), churches, municipalities and members of the National

Pan-Hellenic Council, to name a few.

The 1MBB movement is part of Operation HOPE’s broader mission to promote financial inclusion and dignity, aimed at empowering underserved Americans. The 1MBB initiative was born following the Black Lives Matter movement.

“Operation HOPE is honored to be recognized by Fast Company for creating an idea that can— and will – change the world for the better,” said John Hope Bryant, Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman and CEO. “Through 1MBB, we are devising new ways to help Black business owners defy the odds, improve their overall financial wellness and ultimately build generational wealth. It’s no small task, but the data shows that we are making a true impact.”

“At Operation HOPE, our team includes tirelessly persistent problem solvers who are committed to addressing the most urgent challenges in our communities,” said Lance Triggs, SVP, Operation HOPE. “We want to make the world more equitable, make access to business resources more accessible and illuminate a path to a better future for those who have historically been underserved.”

Despite the negative impacts of the pandemic and recent social unrest, research from the latest HOPE index reveals that Black entrepreneurs remain optimistic. Through the 1MBB initiative, barriers to business success such as mentorship, risk tolerance, lack of technological innovation/digital strategies, and limited access to capital have proven to improve outcomes. For more information

about 1MBB, including how to register, click here.

Since 1992, Operation HOPE has been moving America from civil rights to “silver rights” with the mission of making free enterprise and capitalism work for everyone—disrupting poverty for millions of low and moderate-income youth and adults across the nation. Through its community uplift model, HOPE Inside, which received the 2016 Innovator of the Year recognition by American Banker magazine, Operation HOPE has served more than 4 million individuals and directed more than $3.2 billion in economic activity into disenfranchised communities—turning check-cashing customers into banking customers, renters into homeowners, small business dreamers into small business owners, minimum wage workers into living wage consumers, and uncertain disaster victims into financially empowered disaster survivors. Operation HOPE recently received its eighth consecutive 4-star charity rating for fiscal management and commitment to transparency and accountability from the prestigious non-profit evaluator, Charity Navigator. For more information: OperationHOPE. org. Join the conversation on social media at @operationHOPE.

Shopify is a leading global commerce company, providing trusted tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business of any size. Shopify makes commerce better for everyone with a platform and services that are engineered for reliability while delivering a better shopping experience for consumers everywhere. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Shopify powers over one million businesses in more than 175 countries and is trusted by brands such as Allbirds, Gymshark, Heinz, Staples, and many more. For more information, visit www.shopify.com.

Report Sheds New Light on Conditions Required to Boost Wealth for Black and Hispanic Entrepreneurs

McLEAN, Va., PRNewswire -- The Capital One Insights Center has released new research that sheds light on how business ownership can drive personal wealth creation for Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs and their communities –and ultimately close the racial wealth gap.

“For many Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs, owning a business can be a tremendous opportunity to build wealth and narrow the racial wealth gap,” said Shena Ashley, President, Capital One Insights Center and Vice President, Community Impact and Investment. “In Richmond, about 35% of Black and Hispanic business owners saw at least $188,000 in personal wealth growth over the course of their business ownership, the same as the median wealth for white U.S. households. With the support of a coordinated business ecosystem, sustained funding, and educational resources, these businesses were able to make a real difference in closing the racial wealth gap for themselves.”

The study, conducted in partnership with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), surveyed more than 1,000 business owners and residents in Richmond, Virginia, along with 21 interviews with community organizations, and found unlocking wealth is possible – but under the right conditions.

The report’s key findings include:

Successful businesses have shown that it is possible to unlock wealth under the right conditions. Approximately one-third of Black and Hispanic business owners in Richmond experienced personal wealth growth of at least $188,000 over the course of their business ownership.

Wealth growth is not a guarantee. Wealth growth by Black and Hispanic business owners was roughly half of non-business owners from 2017/18 to 2022.

Size and scale matter for long-term personal wealth and business success. Businesses that survive the initial start-up years or grow to greater than $500,000 in annual revenue generate greater wealth.

Business success depends on three critical conditions.

Access to and acumen around initial and growth funding, right-sized skills and capabilities, and a supportive business ecosystem are key variables to business success and personal wealth generation.

Based on these findings, the research highlights potential levers that could help entrepreneurs, financial institutions, business and community organizations, and policymakers close the racial wealth gap.

“Working to level the playing field for all small businesses in Richmond requires a multi-faceted and long-term strategy that consists of dedicated investments, available resources, and policy,” said Andy Navarette, Executive Vice President, Head of External Affairs, Capital One. “Public, private, nonprofit, and government sectors must come together to explore innovative ways to increase Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs’ access to capital and make concerted, harmonized efforts to level the playing field for diverse business owners, in Richmond and around the country.”

In order to unlock personal wealth creation for Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs at scale, the report recommends 1) continued exploration of innovative ways to increase capital; 2) public, private, and nonprofit support; 3) financial management and digital tools; 4) collaboration among organizations within the business ecosystem; and 5) trust-building between funders and communities of color.

“Being a small business owner in any community is a challenge. When it comes to minority small business owners and closing the staggering racial wealth gap, challenges such as unequal access to capital and business support systems often make their journey even tougher,” said Kedra Newsom Reeves, Managing Director and Partner at BCG and Co-Lead for The Center for Inclusion and Equity. “This

research makes clear that while wealth growth through business ownership is achievable, public and private organizations play an integral role in supporting underserved communities and the budding entrepreneurs within them.”

Methodology:

From August to October 2022, we surveyed 1,015 current and former business owners and residents of Richmond, Virginia, and conducted interviews with 21 community organizations that provide support to local business owners. We focused on businesses in Richmond, Virginia, using wealth creation rather than longevity as a measure of success.

Our survey covered current and past business owners from Black or Hispanic backgrounds, against the general population in Richmond. Responses include active businesses started between 1970 and 2021; former businesses started between 1974 and 2022; businesses up to $10 million in annual revenue, with a sample average revenue of $2.9M; and businesses from service, retail, and manufacturing industries. Nearly all the owners surveyed launched their business before 2020, meaning they survived the economic impact of the pandemic.

The Capital One Insights Center combines Capital One research and partnerships to produce insights that advance equity and inclusion. As a nascent platform for data and dialogue, the Center strives to help changemakers create an inclusive society, build thriving communities and develop financial tools that enrich lives. The Center draws on Capital One’s deep market expertise and legacy of revolutionizing the credit system through the application of data, information and technology.

Learn more about the Insights Center by visiting https://www.capitalone.com/about/insights-center/.

Rep. Kelly, with Sen. Menendez & Rep. McBath, Leads Bicameral Letter of 90 Congressional Colleagues Urging ATF to Fully Implement Federal Rules to Help Close the Gun Seller Background Check Loophole

WASHINGTON, D.C – Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-Ill.-02), with U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Congresswomen Lucy McBath (D-Ga.07), led a bicameral letter of over nearly 90 Congressional colleagues urging the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to implement federal rules to designate who is “engaged in the business” of selling firearms to help close the gun seller background check loophole.

The letter comes on the heels of a deadly mass shooting this past Saturday in Allen, Texas, and as the somber one-year anniversary approaches for the Buffalo supermarket shooting that killed 10 people on May 14, 2022 and the Uvalde school shooting that killed 19 Texas fourth graders and two teachers on May 24, 2022. The BSCA—the first significant federal gun safety legislation in 30 years—was signed into law by President Biden on June 25, 2022.

“Today, we write to highlight one directive in particular: the President’s clarion call to clarify the definition of who is “engaged in the business” of dealing in firearms—a step that moves us closer to closing the background check loophole. The background check loophole in federal law permits unlicensed gun sellers—those who are not “engaged in the business” of dealing in the firearms—to sell guns without conducting a background check on the purchaser. These sellers have, for decades, taken advantage of commercial marketplaces, like gun shows, to turn a profit by funneling firearms into the hands of convicted felons, domestic abusers, gun traffickers, and other

prohibited persons,” the lawmakers wrote to Attorney General Merrick Garland and ATF Director Steve Dettelbach.

In their letter, the lawmakers cite President Biden’s executive order, signed March 14, 2023, which was the most recent call to action urging the ATF to implement rule-making as outlined by the BSCA.

Specially, the lawmakers are asking ATF to clarify rules around who is classified as a gun seller so that whether an individual is purchasing a firearm from a brick-and-mortar store, or at a gun show or online, that they would be subject to a background check.

According to Everytown for Gun Safety, of the over nine million posts on Armslist; 68-percent of the posts listed firearms for sales. Of those posts, 78-percent were by unlicensed sellers.

Joining Sen. Menendez in signing the letter were Sens. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Angus S. King, Jr. (I-Maine), Kristen Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Bernard Sanders (I-Vt.), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Bob Casey, Jr. (D-Pa.).

Endorsing groups include Everytown for Gun Safety, Giffords, and The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.

Letter comes as one year anniversary of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act being signed into law and as the nation reels from another weekend of horrific gun violence.

KIL N.Y.C. Releases Dentata, Jewelry Inspired by the Pro-Choice Movement

New York, NY -- All over the world, cultures have created myths about women with teeth in their vagina. These have resulted in the male fear of injury during intercourse and even potential castration. Sigmund Freud is credited for coining the term “Vagina Dentata” to describe the idea of devouring or being devoured. Many feminists have reclaimed the idea of this myth, turning it into a symbol of empowerment and pride.

Combining this myth with another tool used to control women, the chastity belt, founder of KIL N.Y.C., Konstantinos Leoussis, created the Dentata Ring and Dentata Pendant. With the news buzzing about reproductive rights, he draws parallels between current events and urban legend. Styled on an 18 inch chain, the Dentata Pendant shows this spiky design laid flat, creating a teardrop shape to elongate the neck. The Dentata Ring features the same spiky design, curved around the finger, mimicking the way the chastity belt would have been worn. Both styles are made-to-order in customer’s choice of sterling

silver, 18k yellow gold over sterling silver, or 14k yellow gold.

Generating an impact with these pieces, 10% of each sale will be donated to Her Justice, an organization dedicated to assisting women living in poverty in New York City, by recruiting and mentoring volunteer lawyers to provide free legal help to address individual and systemic legal barriers. Leoussis says of his design, “We wanted to

create an empowering, yet fashionable, ring and we believe we succeeded. I have kind of a twisted sense of humor and love for all things taboo, so this felt like the perfect way to pay homage to the feminist movement while staying true to myself. The pieces feel like a fun dirty secret, granting power only to those that recognize the symbol.”

All Dentata pieces come carefully wrapped in KIL N.Y.C.’s signature sustainable packaging and ship carbon negative. The packaging is designed from post-consumer recycled paper, using algae-based inks. Bury the care card that accompanies the jewelry, and wildflowers will bloom.

Inspired by a life of travel and antiquities, jeweler Konstantinos Leoussis created KIL N.Y.C. in 2018, to showcase his love of old-world techniques and motifs. With styles referencing mythology, antiquities, and teenage melancholia, KIL N.Y.C. puts an edgy and modern spin on sentimental jewelry. Leoussis’ aim was to create styles that feel like modern talismans, bringing magic to the everyday wearer. Each piece is lovingly made by hard working hands in New York City, keeping sustainability and fair wages at the forefront of their production. To contact KIL N.Y.C, email at krystelle@kil-nyc. com, or call/text 646-824-1502.

Starbucks and Brandon Blackwood team up to launch new

limited-edition Sip & Sling bottle bag collection

(Black PR Wire) To celebrate the recent release of RTD Starbucks® Pink Drink and Starbucks® Paradise Drink, two new bottled beverages inspired by the popular handcrafted drinks at Starbucks cafés, fashion designer Brandon Blackwood has created limited-edition sling bottle bags as the perfect way to carry the new beverages on-the-go. Blackwood took inspiration from the colors, flavors and textures of the beverages to design the newest must-have accessory.

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The new bottled beverages feature vibrant fruit flavors combined with coconutmilk and refreshing fruit juice. Starbucks® Pink Drink features bold fruit flavors of strawberry and açaí combined with coconutmilk and refreshing fruit juice. Starbucks® Paradise Drink features tropical fruit flavors of pineapple and passionfruit, blended with coconutmilk and refreshing fruit juice. The new colorful and refreshing nondairy beverages, RTD Starbucks® Pink Drink and Starbucks® Paradise Drink, are available nationwide where groceries are sold.

Pink Drink first took social media by storm in 2016 as a beverage created by a fan, and it officially joined Starbucks menu in 2017 followed by Paradise Drink Starbucks Refreshers® beverage last summer. With their bright hues and refreshing taste, the fan-favorite beverages have become more than just drinks, but an expression of individual personality.

In the same spirit of creative collaboration, the new Brandon Blackwood + Starbucks™ Sip & Sling Collection features sling bottle bags in two gradient colors: a bold pink-hued design inspired by the fruit flavors of strawberry and açaí in Starbucks® Pink Drink, and an ombre design inspired by pineapple and passionfruit flavors in Starbucks® Paradise Drink.

“This is a dream collaboration for me,” said Blackwood, whose handbag and accessory collections have become iconic in their own right. Blackwood has been lauded for his positive impact on fashion and culture at large. He is the recent recipient of the highest industry accolades and is beloved among his dedicated fans who carry his bags and share on social media.

“My designs are a reflection of my creativity and how my community inspires me, and I credit social media with not only helping me connect with them – but driving our popularity relatively quickly over the last few years,” said Blackwood. “I like giving people fun and bold ways to accessorize and individually express themselves and I like how these drinks were fan inspired. Which is the reason why this collaboration with Starbucks and creating a bag for the new RTD Pink Drink and Starbucks® Paradise Drink makes so much sense.”

Additionally, as part of the brand’s ongoing community investment efforts, Starbucks is supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters, the nation’s largest mentoring organization.

These musthave accessories are as bright and bold as the beverages they were made to carry: new Ready-toDrink (RTD)

Pink Drink and Starbucks® Paradise Drink

Brandon Blackwood

CHICAGO, IL- (May 1st, 2023) Girls Like Me Project, Inc, in partnership with National Geographic Explorer Alyea Pierce, Producer of the critically acclaimed podcast, Into The Depths, aims to push past stereotypes by exposing girls to the powerful narratives and contributions of Black girls in spaces that have otherwise muted their impact by hosting an exclusive screening of one of Disney’s most anticipated beloved classic film “Enchanting the Little Mermaid”. Saturday, May 27th at 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Cinema Chatham: powered by Emagine 210 W. 87th St. Chicago, IL. 60620.

This event will create an interactive, immersive movie-going experience where Black girls connect to HERstories rooted in concepts of memory, authenticity, identity, and oral storytelling through sound and voice about maritime archaeology. To help exemplify the experience, GLMPI partnered with National Geographic Magazine’s Into the Depths to serve as a platform to help explore the experience.

Special Guest Speaker, National Geographic Explorer and Fulbright alumna, Alyea Pierce will present a reflection conversation using poetry, spoken word performance, audio, and photography to examine oral storytelling and folklore traditions across the African diaspora. As a poet and researcher, she also recently contributed to National Geographic’s podcast series Into the Depths, and was recently featured on episode 1 of National Geographic’s The Soul of Music—Overheard’s four-part podcast series focusing on music, exploration, and Black history.

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• Swimwear Fashion Showcase

• Live DJ

• Interactive STEM activities

• Photo Booth

• Popcorn & Drink

For tickets log on to: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/little-mermaid-immersive-screening-experience-tickets-613648006707

Proceeds from ticket sales support FREE programming for girls and help advance the mission of Girls Like Me Project.

About Girls Like Me Project Inc.:

The mission of GLMPI is to help African-American girls ages 13-18 critically examine social, cultural, and political ideologies in media so that they will be able to overcome stigmas and negative stereotypes. In addition, we equip them with the tools and strategies to become influential, independent digital storytellers who transform their communities and foster global sisterhood. The program intends to serve as a resourceful career-driven program in the Chicagoland area, by creating a safe space for Black girls between the ages of 12-18 who aspire to pursue careers in the media industry.

For more information on Girls Like Me Project, Inc., visit https://www. girlslikemeproject.org/.

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Why DIVERSITY

in Clinical Trials Matters

Clinicaltrials are a critical part of the research process for new medicines and vaccines. The information gained is fundamental to the development of new ways to help treat and prevent disease. Evidence has shown that some drugs and vaccines show variations in the response to some individuals depending on their racial or genetic background. For this reason, it is important that volunteer participants of clinical trials appropriately reflect the people that the investigational medicine or vaccine is intending to treat.

Our company, Merck, and many others, are working to ensure that volunteer participants from diverse backgrounds are included in clinical trials. Why is this so important? Age, gender, weight, race, or ethnicity might change how individuals respond to a treatment. By including people with varied traits and characteristics, research can provide important information to understand how treatments work in a diverse population.

There are many reasons why people volunteer for clinical trials – and many reasons they choose not to. In the United States, past medical mistreatment made some people distrust science and medicine. Financial or travel issues can also make it hard for people to join research trials. Too often, all those worries combined prevent people from volunteering.

That’s why we’re trying to make it easier for all volunteer participants.

The importance of diversity in cancer research

Diversity in clinical research is especially important in cancer research because the impact of cancer can be very different among diverse groups of people. For

example, the American Cancer Society says prostate cancer is increasing. It also is 70% more common among Black men than White men in the United States. It’s important then that Black men are also a big part of research into the disease and the evaluation of investigational treatments.

Improving diversity in trials by reaching people in underrepresented communities

We need to do a better job engaging people in underrepresented communities and help them understand what participation in a clinical trial involves. Then we need to help those with challenges, like being too far from a trial or having financial concerns.

Partnerships with local organizations –groups who know their people best -- can help. We’re also running our trials in more areas. Last year, about half of our clinical trial locations were placed in areas where underrepresented groups live to meet them where they are.

We recognize that there are things we can do to improve the clinical trial experience for volunteer participants, such as providing travel to and from clinical sites for their study appointments.

We know people often feel more comfortable with doctors and medical professionals who look like them too. So, we’re working to improve the diversity of clinical researchers. Plus, we’re creating tools to help health care professionals engage their patients about participating in trials.

We’re training more people to help volunteer participants through the clinical trial process called Patient Navigators. Patient Navigators can work with patients and medical staff as a go-between. We’re also looking at how to run trials

so that some aspects may be easier for volunteer participants, like using telemedicine.

Working together to improve clinical research

We have a lot more to do, but we’re seeing progress. In 2022, we enrolled about 50 percent more diverse volunteer participants in our trials. It’s positive momentum we are working hard to grow, to make sure clinical research is an option for everyone.

You can help. Be open to learning more about clinical trials. Every trial has risks and benefits, and participation is completely optional and voluntary. You can stop at any time. Volunteer participants get to be active in their health and help advance medical research for everyone.

by: Adrelia Allen, Senior Director, Clinical Trial Patient Diversity, Merck Research

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BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE AND THE WEEKND PARTNER TO LAUNCH “SAMRA ORIGINS”

OAKLAND, Calif., PRNewswire -- Blue Bottle Coffee, a global leader in specialty coffee, has announced a partnership with multi-platinum recording artist Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and his record label, XO. Together, they have created Samra Origins, a brand and product line celebrating Ethiopian culture and excellence in coffee. Named in honor of The Weeknd’s mother Samra, Samra Origins pays homage to his family’s heritage with a shared respect for Ethiopia — the proud birthplace of coffee.

“Ethiopian culture is an important part of my identity and I’m proud to work alongside the Blue Bottle Coffee team to shine a light on Ethiopian traditions, values, and of course, coffee,” said Tesfaye. “Growing up, I watched my mother perform Buna Tetu, a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony. This sensory experience helped shape my understanding of community and taught me to always honor my roots. Samra Origins is a true passion project that I hope will inspire curiosity and encourage support for Ethiopia’s people, while also spreading the warmth and friendship so ingrained in Ethiopian culture.”

Commemorate Ethiopia’s Coffee Heritage

Through Samra Origins, Blue Bottle and The Weeknd are curating and crafting coffees that encapsulate Ethiopian coffee excellence. Coffee plays an integral part in Ethiopian traditions, especially through the time-honored Buna Tetu coffee ceremony.

“Ethiopian coffee is truly in a class of its own and the country holds a special place within our Blue Bottle community,” explained Karl Strovink, CEO of Blue Bottle Coffee. “Since Blue Bottle Coffee’s inception in 2002, we’ve sourced coffee from Ethiopia. In 2023, Ethiopia is still consistently among our top origins by volume. I’m excited that we’re extending our commitment there with Samra Origins so we can continue to share the best of Ethiopian coffee and support our network of producers in the country.”

Blue Bottle’s Samra Origins launches this month with a limited release of Exceedingly Rare Ethiopia Wolde Faye Koricha COE #7 ($65 per 100 gram tin), available exclusively online at www.samraorigins.com.

Samra Origins Blend Coming Summer 2023

The Weeknd and Samra developed the first Samra Origins blend in collaboration with Blue Bottle’s Head of Innovation & Quality, Benjamin Brewer. Brewer selected some of Ethiopia’s best coffees to craft three blend variations. During cupping sessions, both The Weeknd and his mother tasted each variation and carefully selected the offering most similar to the coffee Samra brews at home. From there, Blue Bottle carefully worked with The Weeknd to fine tune the blend. After making final adjustments, the end result is a distinctly delicious blend that pays homage to both Samra

and Ethiopia with Blue Bottle’s signature attention to tasting notes and quality.

Debuting in Summer 2023, the blend whole bean will be available for purchase online and in select Blue Bottle cafes in the US. These cafes will also offer this coffee as cold brew.

A Partnership with Purpose

Born to Ethiopian immigrants, The Weeknd’s strong ties to his family’s heritage ignited his passion about Ethiopia and giving back to communities in need. The Samra Origins partnership signals a mutual commitment between Blue Bottle Coffee and The Weeknd to maintain traditions and unify communities. As part of The Weeknd’s humanitarian efforts, Blue Bottle will donate to the XO Humanitarian Fund, administered by World Food Program USA. The Fund supports the United Nations World Food Programme’s lifesaving emergency operations in hunger hotspots around the world, with a special focus on Ethiopia where an estimated 20 million people require urgent humanitarian food assistance. Learn more and donate to the Fund here.

“Samra Origins honors our longstanding commitment to caring for communities around the globe,” said Strovink. “We jumped at the opportunity to work with The Weeknd because his advocacy with the World Food Program inspires us to continue lifting up communities in need and highlighting their incredible work.”

“We are grateful to have The Weeknd and Blue Bottle Coffee’s steadfast support as we work to feed families in hunger hotspots worldwide,” said Barron Segar, President and CEO of World Food Program USA. “Private sector partners like Blue Bottle Coffee are critical in generating both public awareness and funding to save the 43 million people on the brink of starvation across 51 countries.”

For full details on Samra Origins and to sign up to be among the first to be notified about upcoming product drops, please visit www.samraorigins.com. Follow along on Instagram and TikTok via @bluebottle.

THEY’RE MOVING ON AND MOVING UP IN ‘RUN THE WORLD’

(Black PR Wire) Santa Monica, Calif. —STARZ released the key art and trailer for the critically acclaimed series “Run the World” set to premiere on Friday, May 26. Vicariously live through Whitney (Amber Stevens West), Renee (Bresha Webb) and Sondi (Corbin Reid) as they fashionably navigate through the ups and downs of life, love and careers in the pursuit to have it all. They’re moving on, and moving up. The second season of the half-hour comedy series will premiere at midnight (ET) on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms. On linear, it will debut on STARZ at 9:30PM ET/PT in the U.S. and Canada.

“Run the World” chronicles the euphoric highs and heartbreaking lows that Whitney, Renee and Sondi must endure in their pursuit of world domination. Whitney must follow the road of self-discovery in order to thrive in her life with or without Ola, while Renee and Sondi must decide what they truly want out of life – both in love and their careers. Whether they reunite with a past love, taste the life of a millionaire, or see their career take off in a radical new direction, these powerful Black women, fortified by their impenetrable friendship, won’t let anything get in their way.

Amber Stevens West (“The Carmichael Show”), Bresha Webb (“Marlon”) and Corbin Reid (“Valor”) return to their roles as “Whitney,” “Renee” and “Sondi,” three best friends living and thriving in Harlem. Stephen Bishop (Moneyball) and Tosin Morohunfola (“Black Lightning”) return in series regular roles. Erika Alexander (“Living Single”) and Nick Sagar (“Queen of the South”) will also be returning as recurring guest stars and Jay Walker (“Grey’s Anatomy”) and Tonya Pinkins (Enchanted) will return as

guest stars.

STARZ previously announced that Tika Sumpter (Sonic the Hedgehog 2, “Mixed-ish”), Comedian CP (“Detroiters,” “Love Life”) and Isha Blaaker (A Madea’s Homecoming, “The Flight Attendant”) will be joining the second season in recurring roles, while Cree Summer (“Better Things,” “Queen Sugar”) and Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins (“Dear White People,” Bad Hair) will guest star.

Rachelle Williams-BenAry (“Love Life,” “Mixed-ish,” “Survivor’s Remorse”) joins season two as showrunner and executive producer. Yvette Lee Bowser and Leigh Davenport serve as executive producers. “Run the World” is produced by Lionsgate for STARZ.

“Run the World” Online Twitter: @ RunTheWorldTV | @STARZ Instagram: @RunTheWorldSTARZ | @STARZ Facebook: @RunTheWorldSTARZ Join the conversation with #RunTheWorld and #STARZ STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading global media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ® service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. In 2018, STARZ launched its international

premium streaming platform STARZPLAY, now LIONSGATE+, to provide subscribers access to bold, curated storytelling. LIONSGATE+, coupled with the STARZPLAY ARABIA joint venture in MENA and Lionsgate Play in South and Southeast Asia, has a footprint that extends across the globe. STARZ and LIONSGATE+ are available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies around the world. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.

Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The Company’s film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide.

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West Town Chamber of Commerce Announces Do Division Street Fest

CHICAGO, ILL. – Ahead of the West Town Chamber of Commerce’s much-anticipated Do Division Street Fest, the team is thrilled to announce the full 2023 live music lineup! Kicking off Chicago’s festival season from Friday to Sunday, June 2-4, 2023, the event will feature local vendors and electrifying live tunes on Division between Damen and Leavitt. In addition to two live music stages, patrons can enjoy a wide variety of local shopping, food, and plenty of ice cold beer, including varieties from local favorite Goose Island Beer Co., as well as spirits from White Claw and Deep Eddy.

To engage and entertain festival-goers of all ages, Do Division Street Fest will also feature a dedicated “Do Division Family Fun Fest” organized by A.N. Pritzker Public School and LaSalle II Magnet School, who are festival season benefactors along with Jose De Diego Community Academy. “Do Chicago Fashion Fest” will also return with local designer runway shows and vendors throughout the weekend, organized by Dynamic Salon. Further, Do Division Street Fest will welcome more than 30 bands across two live music stages throughout the weekend, programmed by two of West Town’s renowned live music venues: The Empty Bottle and Subterranean.

“Do Division Family Fun Fest” is one of the premier neighborhood children’s events of the year, which takes place on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4, 3023, from 12:00p through 6:00p. The event jam packs two blocks (Hoyne & Crystal) full of fun for little ones to enjoy, including train rides, face painting, bounce house, arts, crafts and dozens of local children’s retailers. To top it off, the “Do Division Family Fun Fest” boasts its own live entertainment stage, including family-friendly musical acts and a talent show! All proceeds will benefit A.N. Pritzker Public School and LaSalle II Magnet School.

TICKETS + DETAILS

Festival attendees can pre-reserve entry by visiting https://www.eventbrite. com/e/do-division-street-fest-tickets-628593870187.

The West Town Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization with hundreds of small business members. The Chamber’s mission is to foster community and economic development by empowering businesses with information and technical resources, creating connections, and providing neighborhood-wide marketing and other valuable programming. For more info: westtownchamber.org.

Oggi Trattoria Announces Relocation in Chicago’s West Town Neighborhood

CHICAGO, ILL. – After more than 30 years on Grand Ave, the Padilla family is thrilled to announce the reopening and relocation of Oggi Trattoria. Now open to the public at 1461 W Chicago Ave, the move for the beloved restaurant marks a significant milestone for the Padilla family, who’ve lived and worked in West Town since the late 1970s.

The new space has been completely gutted and built out, providing a fresh environment for patrons to enjoy the same incredible classic food and service Oggi is known for. Interiors include custom wallpapering, “The Tree of Life,” made in collaboration with local business, Urban Source—as well as custom brass bar stools, mint green accents and plenty of natural light, thanks to the installation of several new windows along the eastern wall. The new Oggi Trattoria will have seating for 75 guests, including 10 seats at the bar.

“We wanted to give our long-time customers a fresh environment and an overall elevated experience,” said head chef Sam Padilla. “Even if you’re just having a glass of water, we want it to be a more refreshing experience.”

Oggi Trattoria has become an iconic establishment in West Town over the years, known for its authentic Italian cuisine and

warm, welcoming atmosphere. The new space on Chicago Ave is set to continue this tradition, offering diners an unforgettable experience, and the continuation of a family legacy. Notably, this is the restaurant’s third location in West Town, but the first that the family has owned after renting two different locations on Grand Ave for the past 30 years.

“West Town has always been home for our family, but we could never plant our restaurant’s roots in one place because we’ve always rented,” says Padilla. ““It’s been an incredible journey over the past 30 years in West Town, and we can’t wait to bring our passion for great food and hospitality to this new location. We are finally home on Chicago Ave. We’ve finally made it.”

The new Oggi Trattoria is located at 1461 W Chicago Ave in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood, and will be open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 3 to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 2 to 9 p.m. The restaurant can be found on Instagram at @oggitrattoria and on Facebook at @OggiTrattoria, and reservations can be made via OpenTable by clicking here. For all menus, special events and info, visit oggitrattoria.org.

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SAS announces first HBCU Fellows

CARY, N.C., PRNewswire -- High demand for data science skills generates rewarding career opportunities, but those opportunities have not historically gone to underrepresented populations. Innovative professors at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are forging opportunities for students to engage with data analytics in meaningful and creative ways, ensuring students develop career-ready analytics skills. To supercharge their efforts, SAS developed the HBCU Fellows Program and recently named the four members of the inaugural cohort.

The HBCU Fellows Program supports educators at Historically Black Colleges and Universities by helping integrate analytical tools into academic programs and increase access to data and analytics education. Fellows are chosen based on interest in data analytics, feasibility of proposed plan and projected impact to teaching. The inaugural cohort is using SAS to explore compelling real-world applications in financial services and investing, human resources, marketing, and sports analytics.

“The HBCU Fellows are opening doors to exciting careers in data and analytics for their students,” said Liz Moran, Director, SAS Academic Programs and Certification. “They are also helping make their institutions destinations for a new, more diverse generation of data scientists and analytics experts that can use data to grow businesses, power research and improve society.”

Those selected for the program receive customized curriculum planning and technical guidance, opportunities to network with technical experts, and more. Fellows will participate in quarterly training and professional development events aimed at advancing their analytics and data science skills and identifying resources for teaching data analytics in their disciplines. The first cohort of HBCU Fellows are:

Minnette A. Bumpus, PhD, Associate Professor of Management in the College of Business at Bowie State University.

Gregory W. Ramsey, PhD, Associate Professor in the Information Science and Systems Department at the Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management at Morgan State University.

Pamela Queen, PhD, Professor in the Accounting and Finance Department at the Graves School of Business and Management at Morgan State University.

Joni Jackson, PhD, Associate Professor of Marketing in the College of Business at Chicago State University.

Striving to close a growing skills gap

According to CompTIA’s State of the Tech Workforce report, Black people account for 12% of the US workforce but occupy only 8% of tech jobs. That gap is projected to widen. Technology jobs are expected to grow 14% by 2032, but Black tech talent in those roles is expected to grow only 8%.

By integrating data skills into coursework and projects, HBCU Fellows will prepare students with real-world experience to seize those growing opportunities.

At Morgan State University, some of that experience will be in the rapidly growing area of sports analytics. Students will get to work with the university’s Center for Data Analytics and Sports Gaming Research to study and support research on socio-behavioral attitudes about esports, sports wagering, gambling addiction and other trends to inform public policy and regulations.

“The SAS HBCU Fellows Program will enable me to serve as an ambassador to my colleagues by customizing curriculum and student assignments that will better prepare Morgan students to utilize data analytics in various business disciplines, including sports and fintech,” said Queen.

Increasing representation in the analytics workforce

For decades, SAS has supported education at all levels to shrink the data skills gap and prepare more students for college, work and success in the analytics economy. From its partnerships with minority-serving institutions to diversity hiring initiatives and employee inclusion groups, SAS is committed to increasing diversity, equity and inclusion within the company and in the industry.

Last year, SAS hosted the first HBCU Invitational in concert with the SAS Championship golf tournament. It joined many other outreach and recruiting programs, including SAS HBCU STEM & Business Connects, HBCU Career Development Marketplace and HBCU Academic Excellence Program.

Learn more about the HBCU Fellows Program: https:// www.sas.com/en_us/events/22q3/hbcu-fellows.html

Bank of America Awards Negro Leagues Baseball Museum $1M Grant for New Facility

KANSAS CITY, Mo., PRNewswire -- The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) announced it has been awarded a $1 million grant from Bank of America in support of the museum’s $25 million capital campaign to build a new 30,000 square-foot facility. This funding will enable the NLBM to provide the latest state of the art technology that will be used to promote diversity, inclusion, and equity through the lens of America’s unsung baseball heroes who overcame tremendous social adversity to play baseball. The announcement was made at the NLBM with bank and museum officials alongside Congressman Emanuel Cleaver; Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas; Frank White, Jr., Jackson County Executive; Kathy Nelson, President & CEO, Kansas City Sports Commission and John Sherman, Chairman & CEO Kansas City Royals.

To coincide with the bank’s commitment of the new museum, Major League Baseball alumni players David DeJesus, Rajai Davis, and Dexter Fowler will take part in a Bank of America “Play It Forward” baseball clinic on Saturday, May 6 for 50 area youth from the YMCA of Greater Kansas City. The Clinic coincides with the celebration of the winning spirit of the Kansas City Monarchs and is held on the anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s first game with the team.

The new state of the art facility will be built adjacent to the Buck O’Neil Education and Research Center (BOERC) which will now be housed in the former Paseo YMCA. That historic building is where Andrew “Rube” Foster established the Negro Leagues in 1920. With help from the anchor grant, the new NLBM, in combination with the BOERC, will create a “Negro Leagues Campus” that will become the gateway into Kansas City’s famed Historic 18th & Vine Dis-

trict. This will be a catalyst for economic growth in a vastly underserved, predominantly African American community.

The bank’s support will allow the NLBM to expand programming, create dynamic interactive displays, house a gallery to showcase new exhibitions, feature a larger gift shop, and include a more expansive archival and storage space.

“Thanks to the generosity and continued support of Bank of America, the future of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum begins today,” said Bob Kendrick, museum president. “Our growth from a one-room office to becoming America’s National Negro Leagues Baseball Museum has been an amazing journey. Now, we’re building an organization that will continue to preserve and celebrate the triumphant story of the Negro Leagues but also fortify our position as one of the nation’s most important civil rights and social justice institutions,” Kendrick said.

The grant is part of Bank of America’s overall commitment to strengthening the Kansas City community by addressing key issues fundamental to economic opportunity and social progress. It also builds on Bank of America’s efforts to advance racial equality and opportunity for communities of color. The new facility will integrate a blend of technology and nostalgia to create an immersive culturally enriched experience that enlightens students and adults about a precious piece of baseball and Americana that has been excluded from the pages of American history books.

“We share NLBM’s mission to preserve and celebrate the rich history of African American baseball and its impact on the social advancement of America,” said Matt Linski, president, Bank of America Kansas City. “Our commitment recognizes the importance – culturally and economically –

of the 18th & Vine District to Kansas City today and we hope it will be an example for other funders to follow. Additionally, this grant is paramount to ensuring greater understanding and better appreciation of the many contributions African Americans have made and continue to make, including Jackie Robinson breaking the Major League color barrier.”

This announcement is the latest in a series of investments that Bank of America has made in the Kansas City community. Bank of America has invested more than $13 million in grants and sponsorships since 2020 as well as capital investments to help small businesses, affordable housing, and other economic revitalization projects benefiting communities throughout Kansas City.

Bank of America’s relationship with the NLBM dates back to the 1980s with bank leaders having served on the original 18th & Vine Authority Board that established the district. Bank of America funded the exhibition Discovering Greatness that traveled to all Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) campuses to reach young African Americans who might otherwise have been unaware of their Negro Leagues heritage. In 2008, the museum presented Bank of America the prestigious Buck O’Neil Legacy Award. In 2019, the museum was selected for Neighborhood Builders®, Bank of America’s signature philanthropic program and received $2000,000 grant for operational funding and leadership training. President Bob Kendrick has provided thought leadership at numerous Bank of America events including Courageous Conversations over the past three years and at the recent opening of the Barrier Breakers exhibition at Dodger Stadium. The NLBM has been part of the bank’s Museums on Us® program for many years.

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TRUST XI Plaintiff, -v.- CITY OF CHICAGO, CITY OF CHICAGO - DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, THOMAS P. QUINN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR DERITA MARSHALL (DECEASED), UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DERITA MARSHALL Defendants 2021 CH 02537 8919 S EXCHANGE CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 3, 2021, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 8, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8919 S EXCHANGE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 26-06216-008-0000 The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-21-01461 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case

Number: 2021 CH 02537 TJSC#:

shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-

1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. MCCALLA RAYMER

LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312)

236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCCALLA RAYMER

LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-3469088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 22-08829IL_769931 Attorney Code.

61256 Case Number: 22 CH 06406 TJSC#: 42-

4774 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection

Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 22 CH 06406

I3219044

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- ALEJANDRO VILLAGOMEZ, MARIBEL RODRIGUEZ, CITIZEN'S

BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, STATE OF ILLINOIS - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD

government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-22-05488 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2022 CH 08481 TJSC#: 43-984

Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2022 CH 08481 I3219270

LEGAL NOTICE

A Public Declaration and Notice of Immediate Withdraw of Consent

by non -Article Ill Judiciary courts and used against the Federal "citizens"under the jurisdiction thereof;

* All fraudulent,unconscionable, or unlawful contracts. suretyships, licenses, registrations, certifications, or programs;

* All.fraudulent de facto corporate government bodies, agencies.franchises, subsidiaries, offices, or extensions;

* All fraudulent de facto corporate bodies politic or anti - Republic "Presidential" Executive Orders;

* The entire Federal Reserve System and any un - Constitutional fiat currency;

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Let it be known that with this complete, public, and formal Withdraw of Consent and Act of Expatriation, under the Expatriation Act of July, 27.1868, I. Stevie Dwight Harris.Sui juris Mississippian and Man of the Republic, expect an immediate and.full return of my God given unalienable rights, Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness full Constitutional protections and Bill of Rights access,

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY

DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- DWAYNE T MITCHELL, ILLINOIS

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Defendants 22 CH 06406 7941 SOUTH WOODLAWN AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 19, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 21, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7941 SOUTH WOODLAWN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-35-200-011-0000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee

CLAIMANTS Defendants 2022 CH 08481 11132 AVENUE O CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 21, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 23, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11132 AVENUE O, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 26-18-413-067-0000 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-

1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a

I. Stevie Dwight Harris, conceived to a human mother and father on March 27,1956, domiciled in the Bolivar County. within the geographic boundaries of the twentieth State of the Union. Mississippi, hereby declare my.full and complete renunciation and withdraw of all possible forms of consent to the unlawjul creation of, operation of, and participation in, the current.fraudulent, de facto federal and state "corporate bodies politic"misunderstood to be the STATE of MISSISSIPPI/STATE OF ILLINOIS and The UNITED STATES government.

This complete withdraw of consent includes all known and unknown.fraudulent"unconscionable" agreements or contracts, past, present, or.future, relating to any artificial "person," corporate '”fiction," commercial entity, legal fiction, trust, status, standing, station, or any other possible creative combination of care.fully constructed "words o fart," CAPITIS DIMINUTIO .MAXIMA, or any other possible "color of law" misrepresentation of my existence and flesh and blood body, that aredesigned to replace my God given unalienable rights, Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness, with non- Article W privileges and immunities, civil rights, statutory code, and public policy, currently enforced by a "presumption of consent" to the 14th Amendment and fraudulent defacto corporate UNITED STATES and STATE OF ILLINOIS governments,

Any and all past, present, or future participation in this fraudulent defacto corporate UNITED STATES and STATE OF MISSISSIPPI /STATE OF ILLINOIS governments and all related, subsidiary, or participatory corporate entities, shall be considered acts under duress, protest, and "Without Prejudice"until such a time as we, the People, return to the original and only lawful form of government instituted and created by our Founding Fathers - a Republic.

The Supremacy clause, Article VI of the Constitution for the united States, and this official.flesh and blood Withdraw of Consentstrikes with NULL:

* The current.fraudulent corporate body politic operating as the de facto government "instituted" by the citizen's "registration" to vote and perpetuated by participation;

* All usage whatsoever of the concept of "CAPITIS DIMINUTIO MAXIMA;"

* The entire procedural system of Admiralty, Maritime and ''private" law administered

And that from this day forward, all issues, including all jurisdictional issues, arising from, relating to. or in regards to, the "presumption of consent" to the 14th Amendment corporate "person" of federal United States "citizen"status, shall be considered NULL, void. invalid and unlawjul - as they always have been - under the original and only lawful form of government instituted and created by our Founding Fathers - a Republic.

Signed: Stevie,Dwight Harris, STEVIE-DWIGHT: HARRIS

Date: March 21, 2023

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For the Claimant_Knowledge of this live-Life is with this claim by this claimant.

~ 1 For the knowledge of these facts are with the claim of this Live-life-man born on~ twenty-seven-day! March~ year~ 1956.

~2 For these witness-knowldge of this live-life-life are with these claims of this live-lfe-birth-nativity in the city~Cleveland,-State~ mississippi,-County~Boliva, is with witness by the mother-party-by the name: Luevada Harris, and by the father. Thelma-Harris,~ by their marriage-joinder.

~3 For the witness-knowledge of this live-life-claim are with the claim of this live-life-birthwith an authorization of these (2) two-witness-autographs, :Moshai- Tehuti: El Bey- one, :Ancqunette- Dorlene: Cunningham El. ~4 For the witness-knowledge of these facts are with this live-life-birth-claim with this Correct-Sentence-StructureCommunications-Parse-Syntax-Grammer-Performance of this Communications-Claim with this live-life-party.:

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Witness/: Moshai-Thuti: ElBey/Copyclaim ~For the day: April 17, 2023 FP

Witness/: Ancqunette-Dorlene: Cunningham El/: Copyclaim~ For the day: April, 2023 FP :[Stevie- Dwight: Harris] ~For the date: April- 17, 2023 FP: Autograph-Claimant- Life birth: Autograph/:Copy-claim-is with the verfication this~ seventeeth-Day,-

~3 For the witness-knowledge of this live-life-claim are with the claim of this live-life-birthwith an authorization of these (2) two-witness-autographs, :Stevie-Dewight: Harris-one,: Ancqunette-Dorlene: CunninghamEl.

~4 For the witness-knowledge of these facts are with this live-life-birth-claim with this Correct-Sentence-StructureCommunications-Parse-Syntax-Grammer-Performance of this Communications-Claim with this live-life-party.:

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Witness/: Stevie-Dewight: Harris/: Copy-clam ~For the day: April 17, 2023 FP

Witness/: Ancqunette-Dorlene: Cunningham El/: Copyclaim~ For the day: April, 2023 FP

:[Tony-Christopher; Hernry ErxRel Moshai-Tehuti: El Bey] ~For the date: April- 17, 2023 FP:

Autograph-Claimant- Life birth: Autograph/:Copy-claim-is with the verfication this~ seventeeth-Day,_ MONTH: April,~ 2023 by the now-time; On-demand: claim.

___________________ 2023 FP: (PRESENT) : Autograph-Claimant-Life birth : Autograph/: Copy-claimis with the verification this ~seventeeth-DAY,~ MONTH;April,~ 2023 by the now-time: On demand: claim

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