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Citizen Week of May 5, 2021

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Millennials Make Their Mark, Highlighting a Big Shift in the Investing Landscape Page 4

Virtual OZY Fest To Include Chance the Rapper, Dr. Anthony Fauci and others Page 5

Boost Your Retirement Income with Little-Known Benefits Page 7

Monet S. Wilson has been elected as the ﬁrst Black woman Alderman in Calumet City. Wilson said she wanted to run for Alderman of 2nd Ward because she wanted to see the Ward and the entire city get the representation it deserved. Photos provided by Monet S. Wilson

ALDERWOMAN MAKES HISTORY IN CALUMET CITY

Monet S. Wilson made history when she was elected as the ﬁrst Black alderwoman of Calumet City in April. Wilson will represent the 2nd Ward in Calumet City, succeeding Mary Bethe Swibes, who was appointed in 2019. PAGE 2

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK CELEBRATES HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Kamala Harris, Stacey Abrams, Toni Morrison, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. all attended Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs.) Unfortunately, many children are unaware of these institutions. “The ABCs of HBCUs,” written by Claudia Walker and published by HBCU Prep School, is raising awareness about Black colleges. From A to Z, “The ABCs of HBCUs” gives readers a front-row, all-inclusive tour of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. It is the first children’s book to introduce young readers to college campuses like Howard University, Spelman College, Lincoln University and Meharry Medical College. Readers also learn about time-honored traditions such as the Battle of the Bands, homecoming, and Black fraternities and sororities. Award-winning brand-designer Jessica E. Boyd provided the illustrations for the book. This is a debut book release for Walker and Boyd. For more information, visit https://hbcuprepschool. com

HEALTH

FDA APPROVES FIRST IMMUNOTHERAPY FOR INITIAL TREATMENT OF GASTRIC CANCER The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved Opdivo (nivolumab), in combination with certain types of chemotherapy, for the initial treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic gastric cancer, gastroesophageal junction cancer and esophageal adenocarcinoma. This is the first FDAapproved immunotherapy for the first-line treatment of gastric cancer. “Today’s approval is the first treatment in more than a decade to show a survival benefit for patients with advanced or metastatic gastric cancer who are being treated for the first time,” said Richard Pazdur, M.D., director of the FDA’s Oncology Center of Excellence and acting director of the Office of Oncologic Diseases in the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. “The FDA is committed to bringing new safe and effective treatment options like Opdivo to patients with advanced cancer.”

LAW & POLITICS

DURBIN JOINS CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS VIRTUAL HEALTH SUMMIT ON GUN VIOLENCE U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, recently joined a “Virtual Health Summit on Gun Violence” hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust. The discussion focused on addressing gun violence in Chicago and nationwide, including how public health systems are conducting violence intervention initiatives to reduce violence. The event was also hosted by U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) and Obama Administration Education Secretary Arne Duncan, now Managing Director of Chicago CRED. “Gun violence is at an epidemic level and we need to take on this crisis with public health solutions,” Durbin said. “We have seen promising public health intervention efforts in Chicago and I’ve been proud to be closely associated with several of them: traumainformed care, and the HEAL Initiative. My hope is that the work being done in Chicago can help public health institutions drive real results in their communities.”

Alderwoman makes history in Calumet City Continued from page 1 BY TIA CAROL JONES

Monet S. Wilson made history when she was elected as the first Black alderwoman of Calumet City in April. Wilson will represent the 2nd Ward in Calumet City, succeeding Mary Bethe Swibes, who was appointed in 2019. Wilson said she is a child of politics, her mother, Maureen Forte`, is an elected official in East Hazel Crest. She said growing up, her mother had a hand and foot in politics and made sure she led a life that benefitted the average person. She said she learned from her mother’s example. Wilson said she had no desire to become a politician and still doesn’t consider herself a politician, even though she is an elected official. “Basically, exclusion and inequity created me as a leader. Living in Calumet City for 21 years and not seeing the residents of my ward, or Calumet City, as a whole, really being represented, started to really play havoc on my mind,” she said. Wilson said she saw great neighbors, who she considered friends, lose their homes because they could not find employment in the city where they lived. She also saw Calumet City losing businesses at an alarming rate. Then, Wilson said she started to see nepotism on a level that was, as she described it, “insane.” Wilson continued: “I am hopeful that

the election of Mayor Jones does help us progress in the direction that is needed for Calumet City. Change isn’t going to be easy, it isn’t going to happen overnight but it is necessary because if we stand where we were, we’ll never grow. We are surrounded by towns that are advancing and we are at a standstill. And, I really believe under the leadership of Mayor Jones, we’ll see some changes,” she said. Wilson said it feels fantastic to know she is a part of history. She was in the local Walgreens and someone recognized her as the first Black alderwoman. She said people started to applaud her. She said she is still in shock. She continued, after 128 years, they are still seeing “firsts” and added that she may be the first Black alderwoman, but she “certainly won’t be the last.” Wilson said as it pertains to her Ward, she would like to see an increased effort on behalf of the council in approving hiring for the Calumet City Police Department. She said her ward has a great tax base of homeowners and renters, who are gainfully employed. “They bring that income to the ward and the city as a whole. A lot of my ward shops outside Calumet City, a lot of my ward owns their own business[es]. I would like to see us advocate for the residents, as well as pour into the tax base to keep them here. I want to see a presence where they know they are safe,” she said. Wilson said some of the most expensive homes in Calumet City are in the

2nd Ward and some of the highest taxes are in the 2nd Ward, which she said is a problem. “I see economic development and a renewal of our ward that filters into every ward of Calumet City. I don’t think we can take it on a ward-to-ward basis, the whole city needs an overhaul,” she said. On April 30, the old regime was out in Calumet City. And, on May 1, the new regime, headed by Mayor Thaddeus Jones took office. Wilson said she has not heard from her predecessor or the former mayor. She said the 4th Ward Alderman, 5th Ward Alderman, 7th Ward Alderman, along with the City Clerk, called to congratulate her. She said the day after the election, Mayor Thaddeus Jones called to congratulate her. “I want people to give history a chance. When I say history, I’m speaking of the first Black Mayor Thaddeus Jones and the first Black alderwoman in myself. Give us an opportunity,” she said. She also thanked the residents of her ward for truly having her “back” adding that the residents have called to pray for her and she is blessed by that. “Calumet city is witnessing historic change in government with the election of Monet Wilson being elected as the first African American woman elected as 2nd Ward Alderman. As Mayor, I am looking forward to rebuilding Calumet City alongside Alderwoman Wilson to turn the page for our city and residents,” Mayor Jones said in a statement.

Affordable housing tax credit bill advances out of committee BY TIM KIRSININKAS Capitol News Illinois tkirsininkas@capitolnewsillinois.com

Springfield – A bill that would offer state tax credits to owners and developers of affordable housing units recently passed out of committee at the Illinois Capitol. Senate Bill 2445, also known as the Build Illinois Homes Tax Credit Act, is an omnibus bill that aims to address the shortage of affordable housing stock in Illinois by offering incentives to landlords who maintain qualified affordable housing properties and for the purchase of building materials to be used for the construction of new affordable housing units. The bill, sponsored by Sens. Mattie Hunter, D-Chicago, Ann Gillespie, D-Arlington Heights, and Sara Feigenholtz, D-Chicago, advanced out of the Senate Revenue Commit-

tee unanimously on April 14. Proponents of the legislation, including Hunter, said tax incentives are an important first step to addressing the state’s affordable housing shortage. “Many Illinoisans suffer from housing insecurity,” Hunter said in a recent statement. “Between problems that existed before the pandemic such as discrimination in lending and lack of affordable options for residency, the COVID-19 pandemic only made things worse.” “This pandemic has been hard on landlords as well, and (I) wanted to make sure that both parties could benefit from affordable housing. It is my hope that this legislation paves the way for a new standard in the Illinois Housing industry if passed,” she added. Under the proposed bill, developers would qualify for a state tax credit if they agree to set aside at least 20 percent of units

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in a property for low-income renters in areas with low affordability, or, at least 15 percent of a multifamily building’s units are occupied by households with low or extremely low incomes for a period of 10 years. According to the advocacy group Housing Action Illinois, the bill would allocate $35 million annually via federal tax credits that are currently “left on the table,” and is expected to result in over $875 million in affordable housing investments and an additional 3,500 affordable housing units per year. Bob Palmer, policy director for Housing Action Illinois, said that if passed, the new bill would be “the most significant” housing legislation to pass the General Assembly in recent years. “The lack of affordable housing is a long-standing problem, and we’re not going to solve it tomorrow, but we need more

actual affordable housing rental units to meet the supply in the shortage,” Palmer said. According to data from the National Low Income Housing Coalition, Illinois is facing a shortage of approximately 268,000 housing units for renters at or below the poverty line, and there are only 39 available units for every 100 renters at “extremely low income” levels, designated as earning less than 50 percent of their area median income. Palmer said the intention of SB 2445 is to create “longterm affordability” in Illinois’ housing stock. “(The bill) strengthens a state law that is meant to encourage communities with a very low amount of affordable housing to build more,” Palmer said. “It’s very comprehensive. It’s certainly not the entire solution, but it’s a very positive step in the right direction,” he added.

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NEWS

New Report: Construction Industry’s Worker Shortage Hurts Housing Affordability and Supply

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The construction industry faces a shortfall of 200,000 workers, according to a new report released recently by the Home Builders Institute (HBI). The first-ever HBI Construction Labor Market Report notes that shortages of skilled trade workers directly employed by home builders and subcontractors remain widespread throughout all regions. Builders nationwide cite the difficulty in filling positions as among their top concerns, ranking third behind high lumber prices and regulatory burdens. “The home building industry faces a major shortage of skilled workers,” said Ed Brady, HBI’s president and CEO. “This persistent challenge endangers the affordability and availability of housing and hinders a robust economic recovery.” The report, based on research of the Economics Group of the National Association of Home Builders, will be issued semi-annually. The first one is compiled using year-end 2020 data. Citing more recent numbers, Brady said the total shortage of construction workers rose even higher to 309,000 in January 2021. The share of builders reporting a worker shortage was 60 percent. The percentage is especially high relative to the acceleration for total housing starts, which increased from a seasonally adjusted annual rate of under 1 million single-family and multifamily units in April 2020 to a rate of roughly 1.5 million at the end of 2020. The numbers reported pertain to labor directly employed by builders, though builders employ additional

workers through subcontractors. “We estimate that builders subcontract more than 80 percent of the construction in the typical home they build,” said Brady. “And worker shortages for subcontractors continue to be even more severe.” HBI’s chief executive stressed that labor represents approximately 30 to 40 percent of the cost of a typical new home. “That share of the costs is rising, due to the shortage of available labor,” he said. “When you consider that scarcity of labor causes construction delays, which then creates further costs, you can see how both housing supply and affordability are negatively affected.” HBI is the nation’s largest provider of training for skilled workers for the residential construction industry. The nonprofit trains approximately 10,000 students each year through an industry-recognized curriculum in 220 sites around the U.S., including in high schools, military bases, community colleges, prisons, training facilities and Job Corps centers. “As a nation, we need to build the next generation of skilled tradespeople,” Brady said. “That means recruiting more women. It means training and placing minority, lower income, and at-risk youth for job opportunities as an important way to fight against social inequity. It means providing trade skills education to veterans and transitioning military. And it means reaching out to high school students, and those who influence their decisions, to change their perception of careers in the trades,” said Brady.

OP-ED: Hospice Is About Living, Not Dying BY OTTAMISSIAH “MISSY” MOORE

I’ve been a nurse for 33 years and have spent 25 of those years caring for people in hospice. In 2017, my son, Demitrice was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer, and suddenly hospice came home. I knew we didn’t have a lot of time left together, and I wanted to spend every moment with my son. That’s why hospice was the right choice for Demitrice and our family. On National Healthcare Decisions Day, I want to share the importance of compassionate death in the Black community, including hospice care. Hospice is a set of services designed to treat symptoms and side effects,

improve quality of life, support families and address spiritual needs. It occurs during the last 6 months of life, after treatment of the life-limiting disease has stopped. In the days after we chose hospice, a doctor, nurses, a social worker, and a chaplain visited our home and lent us the care and support that Demitrice needed to avoid suffering while being surrounded by loved ones. Because of hospice, I was able to focus on my son in his last days. Those days were filled with watching movies and eating homemade chocolate chip cookies. Hospice meant that Demitrice could truly live until he died, and that every moment was spent with his loved ones. He

also avoided the suffering associated with cancer because hospice reduced his symptoms and kept him comfortable. There is evidence that Demitrice’s experience isn’t unique. Hospice and palliative care benefit thousands of people at the end of their lives, but Black people continue to utilize it at lower rates than their White counterparts. A recent Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) study found that 34.9% of Black study participants died using hospice services compared with 46.2% of White participants. This disparity echoes the disparities that occur throughout the lives of Black people, from being less likely to www.citizennewspapergroup.com

receive pain medications, to dying at higher rates in childbirth. The causes of this disparity in hospice use are varied — from racism and unconscious bias to a lack of trust in the medical system. Black people are also less likely to fill out an advance directive, which speaks for a person when they can’t speak for themselves. The hospice workers helped us put Demitrice’s affairs in order and fill out an advance directive, including a chaplain who shared his spiritual wisdom. But you don’t have to wait until you get sick to share your wishes for the end of life with your loved ones. National Healthcare Decisions Day is a time for families to discuss and consider their end-of-life options

in the event that someone gets sick. The national nonprofit Compassion & Choices offers free tools and resources on planning for the end of life for individuals and their families, including an End of Life Decision Guide and Toolkit that walks you through the steps of identifying your wishes and conveying them to others. I hope that Demitrice’s story helps others make decisions about their end-of-life care. He died surrounded by myself and my son, peacefully and at home. Ottamissiah “Missy” Moore is a nurse, consultant & community activist based in Washington, DC.

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BUSINESS

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Millennials Make Their Mark, Highlighting a Big Shift in the Investing Landscape A much broader range of Americans are investing and engaging in U.S. financial markets, with Millennials, as well as households with the smallest amount to invest, growing in influence from year-end 2017 through June 30, 2020, according to a new quantitative study released by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR), a global Fintech leader. This study, the first-of-its kind and scale – Broadridge Insights on U.S. Investors – provides unprecedented evidence-based data and observations of investors who buy mutual funds, ETFs and equities through financial intermediaries. The study covered tens of millions of U.S. investor households and billions of data points, providing a unique perspective across generations, geography, educational attainment, channels, investment products, and wealth tiers. “We are all witnessing an unprecedented and accelerated democratization of U.S. investing,” said Bob Schifellite, Broadridge’s investor communication solutions president. “The signs are undeniable as younger investors, particularly Millennials, grew as a percentage of investors studied from 9% to 14% during this period. Additionally, households with the smallest amount to invest, referred to as the Mass Market, grew in influence from 30% to 38% of investing households.

Many are investing using cost-effective ETFs, and more have broader access to low-cost institutional shares, highlighting a changing investing landscape.” Key Findings include: * Millennials are up-and-comers in the market Millennials (born 1981 – 1996), the fastest-growing generation in numbers of investors studied, will continue to grow within the Mass Market segment and beyond. Millennials grew as a percentage of overall U.S. investors studied from 9% to 14% over the period and Gen X (born 1965 – 1980) grew from 24% to 27%. Boomers (born 1946 – 1964) decreased as a total percentage of investors studied from 46% to 43% and the Silent Generation (born 1928 – 1945) also declined as a percentage of investors from 20% to 14% – but both still comprise 57% of the number of investors analyzed across the generational segments studied. * Mass Market rise The Mass Market, defined as households with less than $100,000 in investable assets, grew in influence with a rising share of households and Assets Under Management (AUM). During the study period, the Mass Market grew from 30% to 38% of households with Mass Affluent ($100K to <$1MM) dropping from 57% to 51% and High Net Worth ($1MM+) dipping from 13% to 11%.

The Mass Market also represents a growing share of asset ownership, defined as investments in mutual funds, ETFs and U.S. equities. Despite lower household AUM of 10% of the overall assets studied, the Mass Market gained 3% in asset ownership share since 2017. In contrast, Mass Affluent and High Net Worth AUM decreased over the same period. “The study highlights trends that are indicative of things to come and present enormous opportunity for asset managers and advisors who adapt to address the emerging needs of investors,” said Dan Cwenar, Broadridge’s president of data and analytics. “Money is expected to continue to flow into low-cost investment vehicles such as passive and active ETFs and Millennials and Mass Market investors will continue to gain influence as their assets grow.” * Investors purchased low-cost Institutional Shares and ETFs While A-class shares and institutional shares are the most widely held by households, A-class shares declined in household ownership from 43% at the end of 2017 to 39% on June 30, 2020. During the same period, household ownership of institutional shares grew from 44% to 54%. Household ownership of ETFs grew steadily from 30% to 37%. In contrast, the share of mutual funds increased 2% over this period, although

U.S. equities growth was flat. * Limited Pandemic Asset Shifts Effects Seen Across Generations, but Equities Rise Boomer and Silent generations were at or above their pre-Covid AUM levels by the end of June 2020. Boomer and Silent generations comprised 76% of household AUM and fared slightly better than Gen X and Millennials who were slightly below pre-Covid AUM levels. However, purchases of U.S. equities increased to 31% as of June 30, 2020, a 3% uptick over 2019. Increases were experienced (in order) by Millennials, Gen-X and Boomers. * Regional Differences The highest concentration of Mass Market households was in the South (38%) while the highest concentration of High Net Worth (HNW) households was in the West (41%) – California alone accounted for 28% of HNW households. Mass Affluent households were more evenly divided across regions, with the highest concentration in the South (32%). The South consistently had the highest concentration of households across all distribution channels ranging from 31% for RIA, 31% for Online, 33% for Broker-Dealer and 35% for Wirehouse. However, the least concentration varied with Bro-

ker-Dealer and RIA both at 19% in the Northeast and Wirehouse (18%) and Online (19%) in the Midwest. Study Methodology Drawing on anonymized data, this study delivers a unique, evidence-based view of investor holdings. * Represents 44 million U.S. households that invest in mutual funds (open-end, closed-end), U.S. equities and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) sold through financial intermediaries. * Utilizes a de-identified sample of 20,000 households extracted from a dataset of those 44 million investor households spanning billions of data points. * Includes data for year-ends 2017, 2018 and 2019 and the first half of 2020. This study focused on individual investor holdings through intermediaries. The sample does not include: * Institutional investors, such as pension funds, hedge funds or endowments and foundations * Retirement plans, such as 401(k) and defined benefit plans * 529 college savings plans * Bank deposits (checking, savings, CDs, money markets) * Directly held mutual fund shares, fixed income, money market funds * Real assets such as real estate, art, automobiles and jewelry

Resiliency Amidst COVID: How This Black Business Reemerged As A Global Tech Solution For Minority Small Business Needs Chase For Business Is Focused On Helping Startup Business Gologic Solutions Give Back To The Small Business Community The coronavirus pandemic caused unprecedented loss for Patrice Darby. Her first business, GoNanny, a childcare service, closed in 2020 due to COVID-19, leaving her battling grief after losing something she worked tirelessly to build. Instead of focusing on her own misfortune, Patrice, a seven-year technology veteran and second-generation entrepreneur, realized that the pandemic was affecting hundreds of other small businesses in Chicagoland . As businesses were forced to close, those without technical capabilities, access to technology or the ability to pivot their business online struggled, especially minority-owned businesses. With so many businesses facing the same technology

hurdles, Patrice saw an opportunity and she reemerged with a new business called GoLogic Solutions, a data aggregation and economic development platform that helps small businesses accelerate growth and reduce failure while increasing the capabilities of entrepreneurial support organizations. To launch her new venture, Patrice knew she needed a strong financial partner to support her long-term goal of growing globally. She needed a mentor to help her pitch her business to the entrepreneur ecosystem – specifically corporate and philanthropic organizations focused on COVID-19 recovery and technological solutions – a task often daunting for small business owners. Last fall, through World

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Business Chicago, Patrice met 20-year banking veteran and Chicago native Pamela Randle, a Chase senior business consultant . Talking with Pamela, Patrice learned about the Chase for Business program focused on accelerating minority small business growth. The initiative is part of

the bank’s $30 billion Path Forward commitment to advance racial equity. “It’s important to recognize the differences and uniqueness of each individual business owner before trying to set goals,” said Pamela. “I typically like to start by learning the three pain points of the business, and three things they’d like to gain from the program and keep them accountable. Ultimately, I want to be able to show small business owners like Patrice tangible business growth.” Since teaming up with Pamela, Patrice has focused on diversifying her revenue streams, which has helped her limit her business’ financial risks while building her client base and offerings. Through the Chase for Business pro-

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gram, Patrice now has a clear business development strategy, and as GoLogic rapidly expands, a better understanding of what the business will look like in the future and how to execute on her plans. “It’s always surprising to see how many entrepreneurs forego access to a business mentor,” said Patrice. “Having a reliable partner who you can trust to inform your business decisions is one of the most important things you can do as an entrepreneur.” Launched in 2020, JP Morgan Chase’s $30 Path Forward commitment aims to drive an inclusive economic recovery and advance racial equity. Over the next five years, Chase plans to provide an additional 15,000 loans to minority-owned small

businesses – up to $2 billion. Through this initiative, business owners in 13 cities across the U.S., including in Chicago, will be matched with a senior business consultant who will provide advisory services such as mentorship, business development coaching, resources and financial planning to help strengthen sustainable business growth for Black, Latinx, female and veteran entrepreneurs. The program is available to all, Chase customers and non-customers alike. To learn more about how Chase for Business is supporting minority entrepreneurs in the Chicago area, reach out to Chase for Business Senior Business Consultant Pamela Randle at pamela.randle@ chase.com.

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NEWS

Virtual OZY Fest in partnership with HBCU’s Clubhouse OZY Media recently announced that OZY Fest, its one-of-a-kind festival of great entertainment, interactive experiences and big conversations, will return on May 15-16 as a virtual event, after the 2020 festival was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Headliners include musicians Chance the Rapper, Sevyn Streeter, Big Freedia, Marc Rebillet and Kat Cunning; comedians Tig Notaro, Maz Jobrani and Aida Rodriguez; chefs Marcus Samuelsson, Tom Colicchio and Ming Tsai; thought leaders Dr. Anthony Fauci, Mark Cuban, Condoleezza Rice, Malcolm Gladwell, Jim Cramer, Revd. Al Sharpton, Deepak Chopra, Rep. Maxine Waters, Sunny Hostin, Alicia Garza, Marcus Scribner, Sophia Chang, DeRay Mckesson, Carmen Yulín Cruz, Adam Grant, Katty Kay, Matt James, Valerie Jarrett, Dr. Michael Lomax, Mariana van Zeller, Dr. Danielle Moss, Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr., Angela Benton and Carlos Watson; and sports figures Michael Vick, Stephen A Smith and CC Sabathia. The festival will be livestreamed to the Carlos Watson Show YouTube Channel, presented by OZY Media. OZY Fest brings together the game-changers and change-makers who are ahead of their time for a virtual celebration of bold change and big ideas. The festival has previously been held in New York City’s Central Park with guests including John Legend, Trevor Noah, Issa Rae, Padma Lakshmi and Joe Biden, and has been described as “TED meets Coachella” and “New York’s answer to SXSW” for its unmatched blend of thought leadership and entertainment. The virtual festival will be streamed live, with two simultaneous virtual stages between 5pm and 9pm ET offering a combination of live music and comedy performance, thought leadership, and interactive programming. VIP tickets are available for purchase allowing access to exclusive interactive

virtual offerings. OZY Fest’s partnership with new live social media platform Clubhouse will break new ground, employing the app’s private chat functionality to host VIP meet-andgreets in an intimate audio-only setting. “We are so excited to be bringing OZY Fest back,” says OZY COO and co-founder Samir Rao. “Virtual events and festivals have been hit and miss over the trying past year, but OZY Fest is going to take things to the next level, with the most interactive virtual experience of all time. OZY Fest won’t disappoint if you’re as tired of Zoom as we are.” The theme of OZY Fest 2021 is “Reset America,” with organizers saying that it hopes to host conversations to reimagine how democracy, racial justice, education and more should work in the 21st century. OZY Media is partnering with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to provide free access to all current students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and to donate proceeds from VIP ticket sales to UNCF. UNCF CEO, Dr. Michael Lomax, is featured among OZY Fest headliners. “It’s a privilege to be partnering with UNCF to make an impact with OZY Fest this year,” says Carlos Watson, OZY CEO and co-founder, and host of The Carlos Watson Show. “I have said before that the 2020s will be the new 1960s, and OZY will play its role in facilitating some of the most important conversations about where we turn next as a society.” OZY Fest is brought to you by Chevrolet and American Family Insurance. It is produced by OZY Media in partnership with YouTube, Twitter, Clubhouse and iHeartRadio. For a full list of headliners and information about how to register for tickets or purchase VIP passes, head to www. ozyfest.com.

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FASHION L’Oréal USA Signs on as Founding Legacy Donor to onePULSE Foundation L’Oréal USA has donated $400,000 from its Inclusive Beauty Fund to sponsor four annual beauty scholarships as part of the onePULSE Foundation’s 49 Legacy Scholarship Program. The program was established in honor of those who lost their lives within the Pulse nightclub tragedy in Orlando, Florida on June 12, 2016. As a tribute to their legacy, the scholarships honor the respective and aspirational career fields of the victims. L’Oréal USA’s contribution will honor four of the victims who pursued careers in the beauty industry by providing four annual scholarships in perpetuity. “We are proud to be a Founding Legacy Donor of the onePULSE Foundation and support their life-affirming mission. We hope our contribution can help to bring more beauty into the world despite this unfathomable tragedy,” said Stephane Rinderknech, president and CEO of L’Oréal USA. “It is our mission to build the standard in making beauty inclusive, and our endowment to the onePULSE Foundation will open doors for young people from all backgrounds to pursue their professional beauty dreams and bring out the unique beauty in everyone.” The onePULSE Foundation established the 49 Legacy Scholarship Program in 2019. The program annually awards 49 scholarships up to $10,000 each to be used at an accredited institution of higher education including career and technical schools. Scholarships are awarded to those with a strong academic or self-improvement interest, and community involvement. Any person, regardless of age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability or faith, is eligible to apply. “We are extremely grateful for this generous gift from L’Oréal USA, and we are thrilled to join forces with the world’s leading beauty company to advance our mission,” said Earl Crittenden, onePULSE board chairman. “The scholarships inspire and empower students who share similar dreams, ambitions and goals as the 49 Angels, and partnerships like these ensure that we can offer these scholarships for years to come.” L’Oréal USA’s donation is drawn from the company’s Inclusive Beauty Fund - a corporate philanthropic initiative dedicated to fostering greater diversity, equity and belonging in the beauty industry. The scholarship program is one of four pillars of the Foundation’s mission to create and support a memorial that opens hearts, a museum that opens minds, education programs that open eyes and legacy scholarships that open doors. For more information about the onePULSE Legacy Scholarship Campaign, contact onePULSE Foundation at 407-775-4611, ext. 413 or gk@onepulsefoundation.org.

According to a report published by Persistence Market Research, the global medical spa market is expected to expand.

Medical Spa Market predicted to expand Prevalence of skin diseases is constantly on the rise, globally. This is constructing major health encumbrance on most economies. A healthcare facility that is supervised by a licensed healthcare provider, full time, is termed as a medical spa. The objective of the industry is to offer medical education and care in a setting that includes spa facilities as well as conventional, complementary, and/ or alternative therapies and treatments. Botox injections, anti-wrinkle and fine line reduction therapies, acne surgery, and fillers are some of the latest laser procedures offered at medical spas. Facials and massages are provided at conventional spas, but in medical spas, these treatments are performed with highly specialized lasers and instruments to permit for larger penetration of medical-grade skin items. According to a report published by Persistence Market Research, the global medical spa market is expected to be valued at US$ 30 Bn in 2021, and is predicted to expand at an impressive CAGR of more than 15% over the forecast period (2021–2031). Key Takeaways from Market Study

* Facial injectables are expected to contribute more than 45% of the revenue share in the market by 2031, owing to their wide availability intended to achieve one or more goals such as wrinkle reduction and lip augmentation. * The adult age group is expected to account for 40% of the global market share. * Among the service providers, single ownership spas are contributing maximum value share for the market. * North America holds the highest share in the global medical spa industry, owing to the presence of big market players, high healthcare expenditure, and increasing technological advancements and efforts in the country. * Key players are focused on mergers and acquisitions and increasing technological advancements. * The market in the U.S. is projected to be the fastest-growing at a CAGR around 18% through 2021-2031. The U.S. holds a big portion of global revenue and accounts for more than 90% share in the North American market.

Safeguard Your Jewelry on Summer Vacation NewsUSA - Julie Embling and her fiancé were traveling from Milwaukee, WI to Bridal Veil, Oregon to mail their wedding invitations. It was a quick 36-hour trip that was supposed to be filled with bliss but turned horrifying when Embling noticed her engagement ring was gone. Unfortunately, the Emblings aren’t alone. In fact, Jewelers Mutual conducted a recent survey on travel and jewelry loss or theft and found that the number of jewelry losses, based on survey responses, has doubled compared to their 2015 survey. The most common place to lose jewelry? The beach (27 percent of reported losses). The survey also revealed that only 1 percent of travelers who lose jewelry report recovering the piece. “Approximately 40 percent of consumers are devastated or experience a high level of emotional impact from a lost piece of jewelry,” said Don Elliott, director of claims at Jewelers Mutual. Avoid becoming a vacation victim with these six travel tips from Jewelers Mutual’s

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* Keep necklaces safe and untangled in your bag by threading them through a straw; fasten earrings to an extra button to keep them together. Jewelers Mutual puts travelers’ minds at ease. The Wisconsin-based company has been in the business since 1913, and understands the value of jewelry and developing personal relationships with its customers. While some homeowner’s insurance plans cover an extent of personal property, the plans typically won’t go as far as to replace a cherished piece that is lost or damaged. For those seeking to replace their lost treasure, Jewelers Mutual works with jewelers to recreate your lost, damaged or stolen jewelry so it can continue to be a prized possession for years to come. Embling and her fiancé acted fast retracing their steps and discovered the ring in their hotel room, which happens to be the second highest place people lose their jewelry. Visit jewelersmutual.com for more information about insuring and protecting your most cherished memories.

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Boost Your Retirement Income with Little-Known Beneﬁts NewsUSA - Retirement is a life-changing experience. For some older adults, it can be relaxing, for others it can be energizing. But it should never be stressful. But as retirement in the United States can be expensive, and even savvy seniors who have budgeted for this phase of their lives may feel squeezed in areas such as housing and health care. COVID-19 has made things even harder for many. Many older Americans who have worked hard all their lives are unaware that they qualify for a range of public and private benefits to help pay for food, medicine, utilities, and many more essentials that ensure a safe and stable retirement. Every year, $30 billion in benefits go unclaimed because eligible older adults don’t know the programs exist or how to apply. These programs are not scams, and they are not loans. They are legitimate public and private funds designed to help older adults boost their budgets. The National Council on Aging

(NCOA), the nation’s oldest nonprofit working on behalf of seniors, offers the latest information on benefits programs on its free and confidential website, BenefitsCheckUp.org. The site includes a simple search tool to help retirees and their caregivers safely and securely identify programs that may help meet their financial needs. There are benefits that help pay for medication and other health care costs (including home care and nursing home care), as well as food, housing, and utilities. For those living on a fixed income, an extra $200-$300 a month can make a significant difference in their standard of living and quality of life. Approximately half of all Medicare beneficiaries live on incomes below $26,200 a year. For those who qualify, Medicare’s special programs can save them thousands of dollars annually on their premiums, medications, deductibles, and co-pays. BenefitsCheckUp.org also includes information on employment and

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Get Into It With Tami Roman to Premiere On FOX SOUL Actress, Producer, Television Personality, Comedian, Spokesperson and Seasoned Businesswoman Tami Roman recently premiered her new show, Get Into It With Tami Roman on FOX SOUL. The lifestyle show is geared toward today’s black women and features Tami’s unique twist on trending topics, raw, transparent, and funny conversations with celebrity guests. Her highly popular Bonnet Chronicle POWER MINUTE and “Ask Tami” allows her to connect with her viewers and provide them with advice on relationships, sex, parenting and more. You can expect an unfiltered and entertaining show with some good tea! Tami’s unapologetic candor is not always popular, but it’s always real! “I am excited to be the newest addition to the FOX SOUL family,” said Tami Roman. “They are doing amazing things for the culture and being able to add my spoke to their already successful wheel of programming is such a blessing. I hope that people enjoy what I have to offer.” “Tami and I have been trying to find the right thing to do together for a while now, and as FOX SOUL continues to position itself as the premiere destination for black culture content, it is an honor for us to partner on Get Into It as she starts her journey

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into the talk show space”, said James DuBose, head of programming, FOX SOUL. Tami isn’t afraid to let viewers know what she is thinking and first season topics include: l Dating a man who has dated men in the past l Is it a mother’s responsibility to fix the relationship between a child and his/her father l How far is too far when offering a friend advice Hailing from White Plains, NY, Tami first rose to fame when she was cast on MTV’s ground-breaking series,

The Real World. Tami is the creator of “The Bonnet Chronicles,” an Instagram account that features hilarious tell-itlike-it-is rants by Tami’s alter ego, Petty Betty. In 2018, “The Bonnet Chronicles” turned into a bi-weekly scripted series, available exclusively on Tidal. Tami is set to appear in Reese Witherspoon’s Truth Be Told, opposite Octavia Spencer for Apple TV; Carl Weber’s The Family Business for BET; and Lee Daniels’ The Ms. Pat Show for BET+. Her involvement in BounceTV’s hit series Saints and Sinners had

the most views in the history of the network. Tami recently appeared on the Emmy Award-winning show, RuPaul’s Drag Race, where she raised money for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Tami has launched and conceptualized high-grossing brands including TR Hair and TR Love Cosmetics, sold in Walgreens. You can stream Get Into It with Tami Roman every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 9 pm ET/6 pm PT on YouTube, Samsung TV Plus, Roku, Tubi, FOX SOUL app and website, and more.

Black-Owned Production Company Awards Antonio de Graffenreaidt $20,000 to Develop Unscripted Series on Racism in America TLG Motion Pictures (“Hoarders”), founded by American film and television producer Courtney LeMarco, recently announced that it has selected Antonio de Graffenreaidt as winner of The Big Pitch, a national competition providing opportunity for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) with a strong interest in film, production, and content creation. The 34-year-old Los Angeles, California resident has been awarded a $20,000 Service Grant toward the development of his unscripted series concept Culture Shock. de Graffenreaidt’s Culture Shock is an unscripted series that tells the timely story of racism in America. An intense social experiment, Culture Shock will invite people with vastly different world views and backgrounds, like a Black Lives Matter activist and a Proud Boy, to switch places and live in each other’s shoes for two weeks. At the end of each episode, participants of Culture Shock’s social experiment will come together to discuss what they learned. “I believe Culture Shock can be a unique opportunity to hold up a mirror to the racial injustices happening in America right now,” said de Graffenreaidt. “As a Black man, I realize racial inequity and violence on Black and brown bodies is nothing new. As a Black filmmaker, shining a light on marginalized stories and encouraging difficult conversations around racism through my work is my way of dismantling white supremacy. I’m incredibly honored to have the opportunity to bring my vision for Culture Shock to life and hope it can contribute to this timely discourse on racism and equity.” de Graffenreaidt was chosen from a talented pool of 10 finalists who

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also had the opportunity to present their television or film concept to the producers at TLG Motion Pictures. Last year’s winner of The Big Pitch was Seattle-based filmmaker Crisantos Chavez, whose film project PRIV-I-LEGE explores the concept of white privilege from the perspective of a young boy who transfers from his prestigious private school to the lowest-performing middle school in the country. “I was blown away by the number of compelling submissions we received from such a talented pool of aspiring BIPOC filmmakers this year,” said Courtney LeMarco, president of TLG Motion Pictures. “As a Black filmmaker, I have always dreamed of amplifying BIPOC voices and shedding a light on underrepresented narratives. Antonio’s Culture Shock seeks to do just that, and we’re looking forward to sharing his vision with the rest of the world.” For more information on The Big Pitch and to see the full list of finalists and their projects, please visit https://www.tlgmotionpictures.com/ thebigpitch.

The Los Angeles Film School Listed in Variety’s Top 50 Film Schools for 2021

Senior students who are nearing graduation have begun to attend labs on campus in a limited capacity.

For the seventh year in a row, Variety Magazine has named The Los Angeles Film School in its annual Entertainment Impact Report. The latest impact report lists the best film schools around the world that have exceptional educators and entertainment programming. The L.A. Film School offers a focused education model with programs for campus and online students in a variety of entertainment-based career paths. Variety Magazine states…”Considered an academic leader in the entertainment community for over 20 years, Los Angeles www.citizennewspapergroup.com

Film School has developed a curriculum expressly designed to prepare students for the rigors — and changes — of the entertainment industry. During COVID-19, the program pivoted to remote learning, and more importantly, loaned equipment that allowed students to safely develop their talent without taking unnecessary risks or violating L.A. County’s stay-at-home orders. A robust career development team has also prioritized the Motion Picture Academy’s Gold Internship program to facilitate future learning and work experience for top students in the program.”

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NEWS Bimbo Bakeries USA Pledges $1 Million Commitment to Minority Equity Organizations in Addition to Internal Focus on Diversity, Equity and Belonging Horsham, PA (April 1, 2021) – Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) has announced a new initiative to combat racial inequity and injustice and create lasting change. As part of that effort, BBU, a proud member of the Grupo Bimbo family of companies, has committed $1 million to national and local organizations dedicated to furthering the education, financial well-being and health of Black and minority Americans. In addition, the company formed a Racial Equity Action Council and appointed Nikki Lang as its first Head of Diversity, Equity & Belonging. “Last year, the U.S. experienced a reckoning moment with racial equity and injustice,” said Fred Penny, president of Bimbo Bakeries USA. “BBU acknowledged our responsibility to do more within our organization and our communities. We have taken the last nine months to engage and learn from our diverse associates and thoughtfully consider how we could have the broadest impact.” Penny said the company’s efforts have been focused on strengthening the culture of the organization by improving representation and retention of diverse associates, promoting racial appreciation and confronting explicit and implicit bias. BBU’s $1 million commitment includes $500,000 dedicated to UNCF (United Negro College Fund). UNCF is America’s largest and most effective minority education organization, empowering more than 500,000 students to earn college degrees since it was founded. Through the partnership, BBU will provide scholarships, create an internship program and participate in the UNCF Student Leadership Conference. “This generous gift will impact many talented and deserving students seeking to get to and through college,” said UNCF President and CEO Dr. Michael L. Lomax. “We thank BBU for the investment and look forward to growing our partnership to support our students and historically Black colleges and universities. Support like this is critical, especially during the ongoing health pandemic we are all facing.” BBU is also committing $500,000 to nonprofit organi-

zations throughout the country. BBU’s Racial Equity Action Council identified education, financial well-being and health as three key areas of focus and identified organizations that would benefit from BBU’s investment while also providing an opportunity for meaningful associate engagement to make a real difference. Some of the organizations BBU will partner with are: • The Lebron James Family Foundation • 100 Black Men of the Bay Area • The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia “It is important to us that our partnerships extend beyond a financial donation. Our Racial Equity Action Council has been instrumental in identifying organizations where BBU and our associates can make a real difference. We look forward to identifying additional partners and beginning our work with these organizations,” said Penny. BBU’s financial commitment also extends to its brands. BBU is allocating a percentage of each of its brands’ marketing budgets toward minority-owned media partners. The company’s Racial Equity Action Council, made up of Black and ally associates from across the country, is assisting BBU as it examines and evaluates its internal practices. The Council immediately got to work by: • Enhancing the company’s recruiting, hiring and talent development processes, including creating a dedicated position to work on these efforts. • Establishing and activating a Black Business Inclusion Group, Black Associates and Allies Standing Together (BAAST). • Reviewing supplier rela-

tionships to identify opportunities to partner with Black-, minority- and female-owned organizations. The company also announced that Nikki Lang, a 14year associate, has been named the company’s first Head of Diversity, Equity & Belonging. “Over the last nine months, it became clear that creating sustained and meaningful change in this area requires dedicated leadership and resources,” Penny said. “Nikki was the ideal person for this role, and I look forward to the progress her leadership will bring.” Lang previously served as BBU’s Director of eCommerce and has served on BBU’s Diversity, Equity & Belonging Steering Committee for the past three years. In her new role, she will focus full-time on BBU’s overall Diversity, Equity & Belonging (DE&B) strategy, lead the development and implementation of DE&B programs, and provide support and guidance to the Racial Equity Action Council and Business Unit DE&B Councils. Lang will also partner and collaborate with leaders across BBU to ensure that the principles of diversity, equity and belonging are embedded in all of the company’s decision-making. “I’m excited to lead the Diversity, Equity and Belonging initiatives for BBU,” said Lang. “Our intentional effort to improve from the inside will help BBU continue to improve equity internally and in our communities.” “These are important first steps on our renewed Diversity, Equity & Belonging journey, but this is a long-term commitment. We hope these steps will be a catalyst to encourage others to consider how they can contribute to racial justice and equity in their communities,” said Penny.

Brownberry®. Entenmann’s®, Little Bites®, Marinela®, Mrs. Baird’s®, Oroweat®, Sara Lee®, Stroehmann®, and Thomas’®. Bimbo Bakeries USA is part of Mexico’s Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B de C.V., the world’s largest baking company with operations in 33 countries. About Grupo Bimbo Grupo Bimbo is a leader in the global bakery industry. With more than 135 thousand associates, in 2019 it reported 15 billion dollars in sales. The Group has 197 production plants and about 1,700 Sales Centers strategically located in 32 countries around the world, across 4 continents. It produces more than 13 thousand items under more than 100 prestigious and recognized umbrella brands in categories such as sliced bread, buns and toast. It also has a broad distribution network in the countries where it is present and one of

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the largest in the Americas. In 2020, for the fourth consecutive year, Grupo Bimbo was the only Mexican company recognized as one of the 135 most ethical companies in the world according to the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2020, a list prepared by The Ethisphere Institute. Grupo Bimbo is listed in the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) as BIMBO. For more information about Grupo Bimbo, visit: www. grupobimbo.com. Look for us on Facebook: www.facebook. com/GrupoBimbo and Twitter: @Grupo_Bimbo. About UNCF UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization. To serve youth, the community and the nation, UNCF supports students’ education and development through scholarships and

other programs, supports and strengthens its 37 member colleges and universities, and advocates for the importance of minority education and college readiness. UNCF institutions and other historically Black colleges and universities are highly effective, awarding nearly 20% of African American baccalaureate degrees. UNCF administers more than 400 programs, including scholarship, internship and fellowship, mentoring, summer enrichment, and curriculum and faculty development programs. Today, UNCF supports more than 60,000 students at over 1,100 colleges and universities across the country. Its logo features the UNCF torch of leadership in education and its widely recognized trademark, A mind is a terrible thing to waste.”® Learn more at UNCF.org or for continuous updates and news, follow UNCF on Twitter at @UNCF.

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The Village Of Matteson Leadership Takes Oath Of Office Photos by L.M.Warbington

The Village of Matteson Mayor Shelia Chalmers-Currin (Third From Right), is pictured with her team after their swearing in ceremony. photo by JG

Hazel Crest Chief Of Police Davis Takes Oath Becoming The First Black President of Illinois Association Of Chiefs of Police Congratulations to Chief Mitchell R. Davis III who was recently sworn in as the first AfricanAmerican President of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police.

Mayor Vernard Alsberry, Hazel Crest; Chief Mitchell R. Davis III; Dr. Jerry Anderson, Principal of Homewood Flossmoor High School; Dr. Von Mansfield, Superintendent District 233 Homewood-Flossmoor High School; Attorney Gerald Pauling, Homewood Flossmoor School Board Member. Photo provided by Village of Hazel Crest

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