South Suburban Citizen 8-29-2018 by CITIZEN NEWSPAPERS

Citizen Week of Aug. 29, 2018

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SOUTH SUBURBAN

A recent vote by the South Suburban College (SSC) Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Dr. Lynette Stokes (pictured), the current Vice President of Academic Services at SSC, as the next college president. She will assume her role as the first woman President in SSC’s history on Oct. 1. Photo Credit: Provided by South Suburban College

SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE NAMES FIRST-EVER FEMALE PRESIDENT

Business: How Much Do Your Kids Know About Money? — Page 4 Fashion: Teen subscription styling service launches its all-family offerings — Page 6 |

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION

HOWARD UNIVERSITY APPOINTS DONNA BRAZILE AS KING ENDOWED CHAIR IN PUBLIC POLICY Howard University recently named veteran political strategist and author Donna Brazile as the 2018-2019 Gwendolyn S. and Colbert I. King Endowed Chair in Public Policy. Brazile will develop and host a five-part lecture series to engage the Howard community on several subjects, including politics, voting, criminal justice reform, and civility. “Ms. Brazile has spent decades at the table of the political discourse in our nation,” says Howard University President Wayne A.I. Frederick. “She can now draw on all her experience and wisdom to bring a bipartisan discussion to these critical issues.”

HEALTH

CHICAGO DENTIST INVITES THE PUBLIC TO 2ND ANNUAL ORAL CANCER WALK TO HELP SAVE LIVES With oral cancer on the rise, Chicago Dental Society (CDS) member Dr. Josephine Chang Pallotto and the Oral Cancer Foundation recently invited the public to join the 2nd Annual Oral Cancer Walk to raise funds and awareness of this disease. The event was held at the University of Illinois Chicago at the Les Miller Field at Curtis Granderson Stadium locates on 901 Roosevelt Road in Chicago. Roughly 52,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer in 2018, according to the American Cancer Society. Because oral cancer is often discovered at a late stage, more than 10,000 of those cases may be terminal – so early detection is key to increasing survival rates. Inspired by her mother’s perseverance and strength during her own cancer treatments to help find a cure for other patients, Dr. Chang Pallotto organized the first Oral Cancer Walk in 2017. Proceeds raised from the 2nd Annual Walk will go toward increasing awareness about the signs and symptoms, and how to screen for the disease – as well as toward oral cancer prevention through lifestyle changes, improved treatment modalities and research.

LAW & POLITICS

INDIVISIBLE ILLINOIS ENDORSES J.B. PRITZKER FOR GOVERNOR The Indivisible Illinois leadership has voted to endorse J.B. Pritzker for Governor and Juliana Stratton for Lieutenant Governor. Indivisible IL state coordinator Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth said, “Indivisible Illinois is pleased to endorse these candidates, Illinoisans who share our values to maintain and improve true representative democracy and the rule of law. We’re proud to join our neighbor Barack Obama in solidarity with Pritzker and Stratton.” Indivisible Illinois is part of the locally-led, people-powered Indivisible Project network, a grassroots American movement founded in 2016, with thousands of chapters in urban, suburban and rural areas, with at least two groups in every congressional district. Indivisible Illinois engages and empowers people to promote a progressive agenda, elect progressive leaders and realize progressive government.

South Suburban College Names First-Ever Female President Continued from page 1 BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

A recent vote by the South Suburban College (SSC) Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Dr. Lynette Stokes, the current Vice President of Academic Services at SSC, as the next college president and on Oct. 1, she will assume her role as the first woman President is SSC’s history. “I’m honored that our Board of Trustees has confidence in my leadership ability. This is a very unique time in higher education and we are making history here at South Suburban College because I will be the first female president in the 91-year history. More importantly, we are also making history in the state of Illinois because there are not a lot of female presidents in the community college setting,” said Stokes. In preparation for her transition from Vice President to President, Stokes has been working closely with board members, community representatives and constitu-

ents, and the exiting president to develop an understanding of her new role, the needs of the community, and the needs of the school. “The board appointed me in April and they allowed a lot of lead time so that I could do that crosswalk with the current president and be out in the community networking,” said Stokes. “That has been the focus for the last few months, renewed relationship building, understanding what direction we are going in as an institution, what our key performance indicators are and how do we get there, and what the expectation is for me as a leader.” Now that school has resumed for the fall, Stokes will be spending time connecting with students to learn what their needs are and how she can best serve them as President of SSC. Stokes, who grew up in Chicago and in the child welfare system, believes that she will be able to connect with her students through emotional understanding. “I think I have a different kind of connection and perspective because of my

background. I grew up in the child welfare system and was in child welfare at nine different foster homes, but what remained constant for me was that I was allowed to stay in the same school setting and having that connection with my teacher showed me the value of education because it was the saving grace for me. I think because of my socio-economic background, I lead with more of an emotional intelligence which will give me an edge in terms of understanding and making a connection with my students,” said Stokes. As October inches closer and closer, Stokes is steadily preparing herself to take over as President of SSC. “I know that understanding the challenges we face and what’s going on is going to take a team and I am excited to have the opportunity and I’m excited for what we are going to do for our students and in the community. I carry it with a great deal of humbleness and honor that I am the chosen one,” said Stokes.

Rashard Johnson named as President of Advocate South Suburban and Advocate Trinity Hospitals Advocate Trinity Hospital, part of Advocate Aurora Health, has appointed Rashard Johnson as president of both Advocate South Suburban Hospital, in Hazel Crest, Ill., and Advocate Trinity Hospital, in Chicago, following a nationwide executive search. Johnson’s appointment is effective September 24 and fills a key leadership role in Advocate Aurora’s South Chicagoland region, which includes Advocate Christ Medical Center, in Oak Lawn, Ill., Advocate South Suburban Hospital and Advocate Trinity Hospital. He replaces Terika Richardson, who now serves as president of the 623-bed Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, in Park Ridge, Ill. “Rashard is an accomplished leader with extensive operations, care delivery and community relations experience,” says Rich Heim, executive vice president of the South Chicagoland region. “We are excited to welcome him and look forward to benefitting from his exceptional strategic planning abilities and proven track record for innovation, which will undoubtedly help advance and expand our health care capabilities for the future.” Johnson comes to Advocate South Suburban and Advocate Trinity Hospitals from the

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greater Houston, Texas area where he served three years as vice president of operations and chief operating officer for CHI St. Luke’s Health-The Woodlands, Lakeside, and

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Springwoods Village Hospitals. In this role, Johnson led support services at the three hospitals, including Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory Services, Pharmacy, Plant Operations, Clinical

Engineering, Environmental Services, Food Services, and Inpatient and Outpatient Therapies. He also provided oversight of the Wound Care Center, Sleep Centers, and Performance Medicine outpatient clinics, as well as CHI St. Luke’s Health’s four free-standing emergency departments. Prior to CHI St. Luke’s, Johnson served five years as the assistant vice president of support services for UT Southwestern University Hospitals and Clinics in Dallas. His work focused on providing leadership for the support services division of Clements University Hospital and University Hospital Zale Lipshy, comprised of 640 beds and 16 clinics. Johnson earned a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of Central Florida. He is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE). He currently serves on the Board of Directors for The Greater Houston March of Dimes, The Woodlands Family YMCA, and the Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information about Advocate Trinity Hospital, visit: www.advocatehealth.com/trin/ patients-visitors/hospital-information/

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NEWS

South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn Says that Democrats that Want to Win in November Must Advertise in the Black Press BY Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Contributor

While there’s at least a perceived growing number of Democrats who say they want to replace California Rep. Nancy Pelosi as the Democratic leader in the House of Representatives, South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn has emerged as a favorite among his peers to become the first African American to hold that position. In an exclusive interview with the NNPA Newswire, the 25-year congressman said that, while he’s ready for the challenge, Democrats currently have much bigger fish to fry. “The first order of business is to win the [midterm] elections on November 6,” Clyburn said. “That’s what I’ve been concentrating on.” Clyburn and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Cedric Richmond each told the NNPA Newswire that they’ve identified 37 districts across the country they believe can be won by Democrats this year, which would wrest control of the House from Republicans. “We feel, with the right kind of effort, we can win,” Clyburn said. Clyburn listed three keys to success this November. The first key, Clyburn said, is to prioritize the Black vote; Democrats can’t afford to take the African American vote for granted. Secondly,, the Democrats shouldn’t rely an an anti-President Donald Trump wave to get out the vote. Finally, Clyburn said that candidates must advertise in the Black Press, if they want to win in November. “We are also talking about districts where Barack Obama won twice and where Hillary Clinton also won, but these voters don’t turn out for the so-called ‘off-year elections,’” Clyburn said. “We can’t let these voters feel like we’re taking them for granted.” Clyburn, 78, said he was recently taken aback by one candidate, who said that he could win the Black vote by running on an anti-Trump platform. “Wait one second,” Clyburn said that he told the individual. “We can’t just go around being ‘Republican-light.’ We have to be out there putting forth an alternative message, for our base, and we have to reach out to Black voters and let them know we’re not taking them or any of our base for granted.” To that end, Clyburn said advertising campaigns must largely

include the Black Press. “It’s very, very important… Chairman Richmond and I have had candidates in and we’ve been telling them that one of the best ways to demonstrate that you’re not taking the Black vote for granted is to advertise in the Black Press,” Clyburn said. The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) is the oldest and largest trade group representing the Black Press, comprised of more than 200 Blackowned newspapers operating in the the United States. “I’ve been in [the Black Press]. My daughter and I ran a newspaper down South, so I know that candidates tend to take Black media for granted,” Clyburn said. “They tend to judge Black media the same way they do other media and you just can’t do that, because the business model is totally different.” Each Sunday after attending Morris Brown A.M.E. Church in Charleston, S.C., Clyburn said he and other churchgoers habitually pick up the local Black-owned newspaper. “People tend to pay attention to the headlines, the stories and the ads in the Black Press so it’s vitally important that candidates know this,” Clyburn said. A former history teacher, Clyburn said Trump’s obsession with dismantling Obama’s legacy is reminiscent of tactics employed by Andrew Johnson to demean his predecessor, Abraham Lincoln. Johnson, who was impeached by House, had a vision of America as a White man’s government, according to historians. “If you remember, it’s the same kind of reaction Johnson had to Lincoln and I remember sitting alone once in the Oval Office with Obama and I told him that this would be the kind of reaction he could expect,” Clyburn said. “[Obama] was never going to get the kind of respect for his presidency that was shown to presidents before him,” Clyburn said. “The narrative that exists in this country is that there are certain things that Black folks are not supposed to do and one of those things is becoming the president of the United States and [President Trump] and his administration, feel they have to do whatever they can to wipe out any semblance that Barack Obama was ever president of the United States.” Clyburn continued: “[Trump] has a deep-seated hatred for people of

Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.), pictured, says that President Trump has a deep-seated hatred for people of color that manifests itself every day. In an exclusive interview with the NNPA Newswire, the 25-year congressman said the first order of business is to win the [midterm] elections on November 6, adding if Democrats want to win in November, they must advertise in the Black Press. Photo Credit: The United States Congress

color and it manifests itself every day.” Though he doesn’t support or agree politically with former Trump aide Omarosa Manigault Newman, Clyburn said he was deeply troubled when Trump referred to her as a “low life” and a “dog.” “I’m the father of three daughters and I’m deeply insulted by the president of the United States referring to an African American women the way he referred to her,” he said. “Politics aside, I’m insulted that the president of the United States would denigrate the office in this way.” www.thechicagocitizen.com

Clyburn continued: “The president asked an important question when he was running, ‘What do we have to lose?’ Well, we have lost dignity and the respect of the presidency, because of his coarseness in the office. When you lose respect, you’ve lost about everything there is to lose.” While he still supports Pelosi, Clyburn said that if the Democrats take back the House, he’s up for the job as speaker. “I have always supported her, but I have always remembered a sermon I heard my father give a number of

times,” Clyburn said. “That sermon stayed with me and he said, ‘keep your lamps trimmed and burning to be ready when the bridegroom comes.’ My point is, I’ve never forgotten that sermon so I keep my lamp burning so I’m ready.” Stacy Brown is an NNPA Newswire Contributor and co-author of “Michael Jackson: The Man Behind the Mask: An Insider’s Story of the King of Pop.” Follow Stacy on Twitter @stacybrownmedia. This article was originally published on BlackPressUSA.com.

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BUSINESS The Duchess Of Cyber Security: Making Impacts In The Industry When you think of cyber of encryption, Dr. Suggs is an security, the prevention expert cyber security consultant of computer hacking, and and CEO of Wyvern Security, a protection of digital assets comes company that advises its clients to mind. After the recent digital regarding security posture hacks of companies such as and works to uncover and Yahoo, Equifax, Target and JP identify new and emerging Morgan Chase, it is obvious that cyber threats. Wyvern Security this reoccurring security issue offers services to enhance an could use a major reevaluation organization’s ability to defend by some of the brightest minds against cyber-attacks. They also and experts. One woman provide a full life-cycle of cyber making a massive impact in this Wyvern Security - Duchess security support packages to field is Dr. Chanel Suggs. ensure government agencies of Cybersecurity ® Dr. Suggs, known as The and commercial companies can Duchess of Cybersecurity ® has been awarded meet their regulatory and business security over five certifications through the National requirements. Security Agency (NSA) and Committee on The company’s focus is to consult and National Security Systems (CNSSI). Recognized educate clients on the importance of cyber by The Washington Post for her work in security as well as research solutions to stay relation to the breakdown of the mechanics ahead of data breaches. Wyvern Security is

breaking into the field of contracting as they have now begun partnering with companies for NASA opportunities. “Cyber security is one of those fields where things are always changing,” says Dr. Suggs. “Due to this, you always have opportunities to think outside of the box to fix various issues. Over the years attacks have become much more sophisticated and advanced. It is important to pay attention to the key details as sometimes the smallest detail can explain how a cyberattack occurred.” The Duchess of Cybersecurity® will be hosting a booth during the KSC event at the NASA Business Opportunities Expo, on October 23rd, 2018. Dr. Suggs will be speaking at the Cyber-Health Summit in September. Dr. Suggs also plans to host a webinar focused on cryptography and how to keep data safe available on YouTube at “Duchess of Cybersecurity” and DuchessOfCybersecurity.com.

How to Turn Your Side Hustle Into A Business StatePoint - Whether you’re looking to pick up a side hustle or make the leap into starting your own business, there are many ways to be your own boss. No one knows how to trailblaze better than the motivated individuals who run their own businesses, according to Avon, the iconic beauty company with an over 130-year track record empowering women and men to be their own bosses. That’s why the brand’s latest campaign catalog honors and features the brand’s very own Avon Representatives. From topsellers to accomplished leaders, the first-of-its-kind catalog for the brand recognizes the Avon Representative community by highlighting the real people from across the country who are not only the cover models but also the role models. To get inspired, check out these tips from a few of the men and women featured in the campaign, based on their own real-life successes.

BE AUTHENTIC A former Marine and fulltime pharmacist, Starsky Clark of Baton Rouge, LA, initially joined Avon to make some extra income as a side hustle. She quickly realized her potential to grow her business in a big way and has since forged a career as

a successful Representative and leader in the community. Her recipe for success? “Be passionate about your business and the products you’re selling,” says Starsky. “Use the products yourself! That way, you’ll be able to share your authentic anecdotes with others to build personal relationships and special connections with your customers.” LEAN ON YOUR MENTORS Andres Taberes of Grayson, GA, was working in a car body shop when he met his now wife, Valeryn, and it was love at first sight. A few years ago, when they were expecting their first child, Andres realized that his long hours at the body shop would keep him from partaking in important milestones. So, he turned to his mentor for help: his mom, who happened to be a successful Avon Representative. “My mom encouraged me to become an Avon Representative and I’ve never looked back, says Andres. “Listening to her share her own journey and the mistakes she made helped me carve out my own path. Soon after, my wife joined as well and now we live an incredible lifestyle and still make time for our son and each other.” DEDICATE TIME CONSISTENTLY Donna Reid-Mitchell of Frisco, TX was a single mother

Avon Rep Starsky Clark building up her business from home.

working as a hairstylist when she joined Avon on the side. She very quickly learned that consistency was the key to an effective business. By laying the groundwork and pushing herself to continuously make time to work on and grow her business, Donna was able to transform her side hustle into a lucrative business long-term. “As soon as I started, I found that consistency was the difference between a good business and a great business,”

says Donna. “I wanted to build something that would be sustainable; an empire that I could pass on to my children. I developed a real business plan that unfolded consistently over time, and 15 years later I’m continuing to reap the benefits.” Interested in learning more about starting your own business with Avon? Visit www.avon.com. With passion, dedication and a bit of helpful guidance, you can turn your side hustle into a full-time business.

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MONEY MATTERS

How Much Do Your Kids Know About Money? StatePoint - With consumer debt on the rise and many failing to adequately save for the future, experts say that financial illiteracy is a major problem for Americans -- and one that communities and parents have a joint responsibility to address, starting in childhood. And right now, most children are coming up short in this area. Over 62 percent of the 15- to 18-year-olds tested by the National Financial Educators Council received either a “D” or “F” on the 2017 National Financial Literacy Test. Without intervention, these young people could grow up without the skills needed to manage credit cards, loan debt or savings goals. If you’re a parent, you’ve likely already instilled in your children the importance of good grades and healthy decisions, but if you aren’t also discussing concepts like overall saving, budgeting and the importance of having an emergency fund, now is the time to start. Children are never too young to learn skills needed for a secure financial future. To get started, consider these tips: • Teach young children money basics by playing “store” at home. Take turns being the customer and the cashier. Play board games involving money exchanges to practice addition and subtraction. • Give children an allowance and help them create a budget. Stress the difference between needs vs. wants to help them make smart decisions when it comes time to shop for clothes, school supplies, toys and more. • Offer children incentives to save, promising to match any money they sock away so they’ll learn how invested money grows. • Encourage teenagers to get part-time jobs, then help them make smart decisions about how to allocate their income, whether that’s saving for big-ticket items, putting money away for college or donating to charity. • Review free, online financial education materials together that are geared for school-age children, such as those found at PurchasingPower.com and JuniorAchievement.org. “Purchasing Power has been helping adults learn to manage their money in smarter, more flexible ways for years,” says Richard Carrano, Purchasing Power CEO. “Expanding these efforts to include resources for young people empowers parents to put their kids on the right path in their formative years.” • Seek out community initiatives helping to combat financial illiteracy. For example, Purchasing Power, LLC, a workplace voluntary benefit that allows US workers to buy brand-name products and services interest-free through payroll deduction versus traditional high-interest credit options, partners with Junior Achievement USA, an organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need for economic success. In Atlanta, for example, more than 30,000 middle school students visit the Junior Achievement Chick-fil-A Foundation Discovery Center yearly, where they work with business leaders to learn about real-life financial situations. Together with Junior Achievement, Atlanta corporations including Purchasing Power are supporting a generation that knows how to budget, save and invest. “Financial illiteracy and confusion over money matters is a national problem that won’t be solved overnight,” adds Carrano. “However, families, employers and communities can take proactive steps to raise money-smart kids and foster healthy financial futures.” Children are never too young to learn how to spend responsibly and save for the future. Get started now in your household.

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FASHION

Teen subscription styling service launches its all-family offerings

remier children and teen subscription styling service, Wee Blessing recently announced the debut launch of its all-family offerings. The brand will expand from its signature children and teen styled boxes, to an assortment of professionally selected offerings for adult women and men. In addition to women and men’s styles, the line will broaden its selections to maternity and plus size options to fit every individual’s styling needs. Whether you are a busy parent, a career professional, or someone who is just excited about exploring new fashion trends, Wee Blessing has a blessing just for you. Continuing its offerings at 40-60% off retail, the brand will personally select 3-4 customized outfits tailored to each individual’s taste, age, budget and lifestyle. With the additional services, Wee Blessing will now be the first and only one-stop-shop subscription box, available to the entire family. “We are thrilled to release new offerings for the entire family and provide our consumers with a

families everywhere. We want to help give families back the most important thing of all…Their Time! Sometimes it’s the little blessings in life that make all the difference in the world.” Prices vary depending on selected brands, exclusively sold online in the U.S. on weeblessing.com.

Premier children and teen subscription styling service, Wee Blessing recently announced the debut launch of its allfamily offerings.

variety of expanded items to choose from. As the brand’s popularity has grown among our customers,

adding options for the family was a natural extension,” says Alicia Werle, Founder & CEO of Wee

Blessing. “Our number one goal is to be a blessing to busy parents and

About Wee Blessing: Family-owned and operated business, Wee Blessing was created by Founder & CEO Alicia Werle in 2015. The brand was initially created with busy working parents in mind, offering an easier way to shop for the family. From its first offerings for newborns through teens, to its newly all-family offerings, the entire family will now be able receive a customized blessing at 40-60% off retail, tailored to their taste, age, budget and lifestyle. Each Blessing package contains 3-4 outfits personally styled based on your online style profile and has a wide range of top-tier designer brands to choose from. Keep what you love and return what you don’t want for free. For more information, visit http://www.weeblessing.com.

Company Introduces Undergarments to Prevent Exposure, Protect Patients’ Dignity During Surgery Modicine PatientWear recently announced a new, patient-focused line of surgical undergarments. Designed with patients in mind, Modicine PatientWear created the patented Modesty Bra and patent-pending Modesty Brief, which offer patients coverage without while in surgery. “Surgery can be very stressful and intimidating for a patient, and the added anxiety of being vulnerable and exposed only adds to the situation,” says Nathan Gray, CEO of Modicine Patientwear. “That’s why we decided to put the patient first and develop a first-of-its-kind surgical undergarment. We believe that alleviating this concern can better protect a patient’s dignity while getting needed treatment.” Modicine PatientWear was borne out of necessity. Dr. Scott Trenhaile, a renowned orthopedic surgeon, and company advisor, noticed a colleague’s hesitation to undergo shoulder surgery for fear of being exposed on the operating table to the people she worked with every day. He knew there had to be a solution.

Hearst magazines recently announced a licensing agreement with Gina Concepts, a subsidiary of Gina Group, to develop its first Cosmopolitan-branded cosmetic bags and accessories line.

Cosmopolitan and Gina Concepts Join Forces to Launch New Cosmetic Accessories Line

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Scott Trenhaile (pictured) has created a new, patient-focused line of surgical undergarments which offer patients coverage while in surgery.

According to a press release, the line features a Modesty Bra and Modesty Brief. Created for female shoulder and upper extremity procedures, the Modesty Bra is a comfortable bandeau that is made of a breathable, surgical-grade composite fabric while the Modesty Briefs include a breathable surgical-grade material with an anti-migration band for added security. “Feeling comfortable in a high-

stress environment isn’t gender specific,” said Dr. Trenhaile. “Being able to make someone feel comfortable when they’re under your care is an invaluable part of the doctor-patient relationship. Modicine PatientWear allows everyone in the operating room to feel empowered knowing the patient is comfortable,” he said. Modicine PatientWear is available for individual purchase or wholesale distribution at www. modicine.com.

Hearst magazines recently announced a licensing agreement with Gina Concepts, a subsidiary of Gina Group, to develop its first Cosmopolitan-branded cosmetic bags and accessories line. Of the partnership, Steve Ross, Global Chief Licensing Officer and Head of Brand Development, Hearst Magazines says, “Cosmopolitan is a champion of fashion and beauty in every form, and with this new line of cosmetic accessories, beautiful and functional design is at the heart of every piece allowing ‘Cosmo Girls’ of all ages to express their own unique style.” “We’re thrilled about this exciting new venture,” says Lenny Salama, President of Gina Concepts. “The line is carefully curated with the Cosmopolitan reader in mind. She is always up-to-date on the latest trends

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and this exciting new partnership – with a vibrant, empowering, and youthful attitude – will ensure she’s always feeling and looking her best too.” The collaborative new line includes makeup brushes, bags, and other tools including sponges, eyelash curlers and tweezers. The Cosmopolitan-branded line of Gina makeup tools and accessories are currently available at Nordstrom and Amazon. The line will range in price from $2.99 to $24.99. The partnership was brokered by IMG, Cosmopolitan’s global licensing representative.

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ENTERTAINMENT

The Chicago Jazz Orchestra At 40 The Chicago Jazz Orchestra (CJO), under the direction of Jeff Lindberg, is turning 40 in 2018, marking four decades as Chicago’s longest running professional jazz orchestra. To celebrate, the CJO recently announced an inspired three-concert subscription series starting with a night celebrating jazz diva Nancy Wilson on October 13, followed by the December 21 debut of ELLAbration pairing Ella Fitzgerald’s signature holiday songs with Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite. The series culminates on May 18 with a major concert event celebrating 40 years of the Chicago Jazz Orchestra. All three shows in the CJO’s 40th anniversary season will be presented at the historic Studebaker Theater, 410 S. Michigan Ave. in Chicago’s Fine Arts Building. Single tickets to each concert are $35 (balcony) and $45 (floor). Save with a CJO 2018-19 season package: three shows for just $85 (balcony) or $115 (floor), also on sale now at chicagojazzorchestra.org. Concert details follow:

Jacquie Jones

Deadline Announced for Jacque Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund Black Public Media (BPM) recently announced a call for applications for the Jacquie Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund (JJMSF). Established with funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), the $300,000 scholarship fund is inspired by the life and work of Jacquie Jones, the Peabody Award-winning director and former executive director of BPM (then known as National Black Programming Consortium) who was steadfast in her commitment to helping foster the development and growth of diverse content creators prior to her death in January. The fund will support emerging and diverse content producers of non-fiction shorts, feature length programs, web series, 360-VR (Virtual Reality) or podcasts. “I am so pleased with the launch of the Jacquie Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund,” said CPB President and CEO Pat Harrison. “Through these scholarships, Jacquie Jones will

continue to inspire and encourage new storytellers as she did throughout her life.” BPM, the nation’s only nonprofit dedicated solely to media content about the global black experience, will serve as the administrator of the fund. Awards will range from $20,000 to $100,000, depending on the type of project and the scope and phase of development/production. “Jacquie Jones was a force in public media. Not only did she work on behalf of Black Public Media to bring stories to audiences, she advocated for the inclusivity of diverse voices at all levels of the public media system,” said BPM Executive Director Leslie Fields-Cruz. “The creation of the Jacquie Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund, a fund specifically designed to support stories and content creators that reflect the true diversity of the American experience, will continue her legacy.” For the JJMSF, BPM is seeking applicants from diverse backgrounds

with a minimum of three years of professional producing or directing experience. Among other requirements, applicants must also hold the artistic, budgetary and editorial control of the project as well as own the copyright to the proposed project. All proposed projects must be in the research and development, production or post-production phase and able to be completed no later than May 31, 2021. The application deadline is September 30, 2018, and scholarship recipients will be announced by January 2019. To apply, those interested must visit https://submissions.blackpublicmedia. org/submit/120050/jacquie-jonesmemorial-scholarship-fund and create a Producer’s Portal login. For full details on the Jacquie Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund application guidelines and process (or more information on BPM), please visit www.blackpublicmedia.org. Follow BPM on Twitter at @BLKpublicmedia or Facebook at @BlackPublicMedia. www.thechicagocitizen.com

A CJO SALUTE TO NANCY WILSON Saturday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. The CJO presents a special tribute to the inimitable Nancy Wilson, featuring an expanded 40-piece orchestra and guest vocalists Roberta Gambarini, Bobby Wilsyn and Sarah Marie Young. Wilson, of course, is the renowned American jazz diva with more than 70 albums and three Grammy Awards to her credit. Wilson had several nicknames, from “Sweet Baby” to “The Girl with the Honey-Coated Voice,” but her personal favorite was “Song Stylist.”

Nancy Wilson

ELLABRATION WITH THE CHICAGO JAZZ ORCHESTRA Friday, Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Let the holiday ELLAbration begin! Dee Alexander joins the Chicago Jazz Orchestra for a festive set of Ella Fitzgerald’s favorite holiday songs, paired with the CJO”s annual Nutcracker Suite, Duke Ellington’s iconic 1960 holiday album featuring jazz interpretations of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” by Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Ella, Ellington—don’t miss Chicago’s jazziest holiday tradition, an evening of live music sure to put audiences in the holiday spirit. CJO 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Saturday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. The pinnacle of the CJO’s 40th anniversary season will be a live concert event boasting a who’s who of CJO guest artists past and present. Stay tuned for special line-up announcements throughout the season plus behind-the-scenes glimpses at some of the magical moments that have formed 40 years of Chicago Jazz memories. The Chicago Jazz Orchestra may have been around for 40 years, but just last May, Howard Reich, jazz critic for the Chicago Tribune, wrote in his review of A CJO Salute to Sinatra at the Sands with Paul Marinaro, “neither Marinaro nor the CJO has ever sounded better.” For more information, visit chicagojazzorchestra.org

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