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MOTHERDAUGHTER TEAM CREATE A SKINCARE LINE

Walgreens Mobile Clinic Administers COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines at HBCU Events

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NEWS briefly ONLINE VAPING RETAILERS AGREE TO PAY $600,000 IN FINES Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot was joined by Corporation Counsel Celia Meza, Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) Acting Commissioner Kenneth Meyer and Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Commissioner Allison Arwady to announce that the City of Chicago has resolved its lawsuit against eight online e-cigarette retailers for illegally selling vaping products to Chicago minors. The settlement agreements with defendants require the online businesses to pay nearly $600,000 in fines and make significant changes to their business practices, including enhanced age verification, prohibition on the use of cartoon characters in their marketing materials, and discontinuation of e-cigarette and e-juice sales in Chicago for six of the named defendants. “Today’s action sends a clear message to every market participant in the e-cigarette retail and marketing industry: we will not tolerate illegal sales and advertisements towards our minors,” said Mayor Lightfoot. “Whether you are a market leader like JUUL or a smaller retailer that ignores the age requirement for the sale of these harmful and addictive products, we will hold you accountable for violating our laws and won’t hesitate to seek financial and injunctive relief.” In 2018, the City filed a lawsuit against eight e-cigarette retailers following a sting operation conducted by BACP that revealed several businesses made no attempt to determine purchasers’ ages, while others failed to verify that purchasers met the City’s minimum-age requirement. Six defendants agreed to stop selling into Chicago as a result of the lawsuit. The other defendants agreed to various injunctive remedies including enhanced age verification, “age gating” that restricts underage access to social media, health warnings, and prohibitions on the use of cartoon characters, underage models, and flavored products. The City has been pursuing targeted actions against manufacturers and sellers of e-cigarettes and e-juices for their unfair marketing tactics aimed at luring Chicago youth into a harmful addiction. Settlements have been reached with 48 of these companies in exchange for agreements to change their business practices and pay about $1.75 million in fines. In addition, the City has also obtained default judgments against seven online vaping businesses that require changed business practices and award about $1.75 million in fines. There are several actions remaining against online vaping businesses as well as a lawsuit against market leader JUUL and several local retailers that sold JUUL products to minors. GOV. PRITZKER ANNOUNCES $50 MILLION CAPITAL PROGRAM SPRINGFIELD—Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced a new $50 million capital program designed to bring forward investments to revitalize commercial corridors and main street areas statewide. The latest installment of the Rebuild Illinois capital program will leverage funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to provide grants for construction, repair and modernization of public infrastructure and amenities to boost jobs, improve quality of life and stimulate economic activity for areas hit hardest during COVID-19. The Rebuild Illinois Main Street and Downtown Capital program is part of $1.5 billion authorized by the State’s FY 22 budget to help jumpstart the state’s economic recovery from COVID-19. The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) can be found on DCEO’s website. “This first-of-its-kind program recognizes and addresses the impact of the pandemic on city centers and commercial corridors – delivering quality of life enhancements that will invite people back to Main Street, grow jobs in the community, and deliver modernized infrastructure to commercial neighborhoods that have waited too long for their fair share,” Pritzker said. Projects eligible for RBI Main Street and Downtown Capital grants must be located in a commercial center or downtown area and may include, but are not limited to: Roadways, parking and public way improvements; parks and venues or plazas for public use; sustainability upgrades; structural repairs; and mixed-use or transit-oriented development. Projects awards will range from $250,000 to $3 million. Community organizations, local governments, and private developers are among the list of eligible parties encouraged to apply for funding. The deadline to apply for Main Street and Downstate Capital grants is January 10, 2022.

Mother-Daughter Team Create A Skincare line Continued from page 1 BY TIA CAROL JONES

Adrienne Hughes-Jackson and Brittany Hughes experienced adverse reactions to popular skincare products and decided to create their own lotions and creams. When they saw they weren’t getting any adverse reactions to what they created, they started handing it out to their family and friends. It snowballed from there to become a skincare line, Nzuri Body Essentials. Nzuri is Swahili for beautiful. Hughes and Hughes-Jackson want the people who use their products to feel good about themselves. The brand which includes body oils, body mists, exfoliating body polish, bath and shower gel. The products promote self-care and encourages people to take time for themselves. “We want you to feel good about yourself and use great, quality products that you don’t have to worry about having any type of reaction, it’s great for all skin types,” Hughes said. Prices range from $9.97 for bath bombs to $79 for a gift set. The brand started off with a cream and a lot of trial and error, mixing certain ingredients to see if they work. In the case of the cream, they found that by triple whipping it that gave it a fluffier lighter texture. There were a lot of things that didn’t make the cut. “What we do, before we introduce it to the public, we try it ourselves for a good month or two, just to see how our skin reacts to it, and how we like it and how it makes our skin feel,” Hughes-Jackson said. They also find different ingredients then research the benefit it has and why it is good for a person’s skin. One ingredient used in the product is Baobab Oil, which comes from a tree in Africa. It is very nourishing to the skin and hard to find. Using hard to find ingredi-

September is Self-Care Awareness Month and Brittany Hughes and Adrienne Hughes-Jackson want people to create a spa experience at home using their Nzuri Body Essentials. Photos provided by Felicia Apprey

ents is what makes Nzuri Body Essential’s products stand out. “We do a lot of research, we find different things that can help some of our skin concerns or various concerns we’ve heard from our customers and clients,” Hughes said. Nzuri Body Essentials tagline is: Create the ultimate spa experience at home, the products are used for people who want to find ways to ease stress and relax. Hughes and Hughes-Jackson preach putting yourself first, creating a skin care routine to make yourself a priority. Hughes-Jackson suggests people exfoliate -- hands, bodies and elbows -regularly. Hughes and Hughes-Jackson have run into a number of women who don’t exfoliate or didn’t know what it was. Exfoliation uplifts dead skin cells and allows new skin cells to come through. The result is

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radiant skin. Using oils and serums can keep skin moisturized throughout colder, drier months. Hughes suggested the Nzuri Triple Whipped Body Souffle, which comes in citrus mimosa, eucalyptus, lavender chamomile, moroccan rose and vanilla lavender. Hughes wouldn’t pick anyone else to start a business with. She and her mother have learned to respect each other’s roles as business partners. Hughes-Jackson acknowledges that Hughes bring her youthful and young ideas to the business, Hughes handles a lot of the social media for the business and Hughes-Jackson handles a lot of the administrative and legal aspects of the business. It’s easy for them to flow as business partners because they have always been close. “We respect each other’s role. I’m not intimidated if I have an idea that’s not

best for the business, I’m not intimidated or offended if she says, ‘well no, I don’t think so,” then she’ll tell me her reason why. If it’s better than mine and if its works for the business that’s what’s well for the both of us,” Hughes-Jackson said. To create a spa experience at home, Hughes-Jackson suggests downloading spa music, lighting candles and get away from the everyday stress and struggle. “It’s just very important that everybody finds that time, whether it’s once a week or a couple of times a month, to just really make themselves a priority, especially their skin. You only get one body and your skin is your biggest organ and it is so imperative that you are taking care of your skin,” Hughes said. For more information on Nzuri Body Essentials, visit www.nzuribodyessentials.com.

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NEWS

Rep. Robin Kelly Leads Historic Investments in Health Equity Rep. Kelly Led the Energy and Commerce Committee in Including Mandatory Extended Medicaid Postpartum Coverage, A Permanent Solution to Close the Medicaid Coverage Gap and Dental Coverage under Medicare in the Build Back Better Act. Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (IL-02), Vice Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, today voted to favorably report the Build Back Better Act out of the Energy and Commerce committee. The legislation will soon advance to the House floor for final passage. “The Build Back Better Act will be one of the most transformative pieces of legislation for Americans in generations, and I am proud to have ensured that this bill will include major steps forward in reducing health inequities,” said Congresswoman Kelly. “For too long, Black Americans, people of color, and low-income individuals have been left behind when it comes to healthcare access, leading to disproportionately higher rates of certain illnesses, maternal mortality, and death. No more. We must pass the Build Back Better Act to bring reliable, affordable healthcare coverage to all Americans regardless of where they live or what they look like.” Congresswoman Kelly’s leadership on several key health equity provisions were key to their inclusion in the final bill text. Inclusion of the below priorities was based on legislation Congresswoman Kelly authored. Extended Medicaid Postpartum Coverage Rep. Kelly first introduced the MOMMAs Act in the 115th Congress and has continued to reintroduce this and other legislation to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage. The Build Back Better Act provision for extended Medicaid postpartum coverage is based on Rep. Kelly’s MOMMAs Act and builds on the state option for extension she successfully included as part of the American Rescue Plan. While 25 states have extended Medicaid postpartum coverage through either the American Rescue Plan option or an 1115 waiver, this legislation will ensure that all women, regardless of their zip code, have access to the life-saving maternal health coverage they deserve. The United States has the highest rate of maternal mortality among developed countries. Mortality rates for Black women are more than three times higher compared to the rate of white women, and women of color also experience more pregnancy complications and risk factors. One in three maternal deaths and pregnancy-related complications occur between one week and one year of giving birth. The Build Back Better Act will improve maternal health outcomes for vulnerable populations by ensuring that all pregnant Medicaid beneficiaries will keep their health insurance for the first critical year postpartum, while also making significant public health investments to reduce inequities in maternal health outcomes and strengthen the maternal health workforce.

Medicare Dental Coverage Based on Rep. Kelly’s Medicare Dental Coverage Act, the Build Back Better Act includes dental coverage for seniors using Medicare Part B. The legislation adds new dental benefits to Medicare Part B, including coverage for screening and preventative services, basic and major treatments, and dentures beginning in 2028. Currently, nearly half of Medicare beneficiaries have no dental coverage. One in five Medicare beneficiaries who used dental services in 2018 spent more than $1,000 out of pocket on dental care, and many went without care due to cost. When oral disease goes untreated, people are at a higher risk for diabetes, stroke, COVID-19 and even death. People of color and low-income individuals are disproportionately impacted by Medicare’s gaps in dental coverage. 68 percent of Black and 61 percent of Latino Medicare beneficiaries did not visit a dentist in the past year compared to white beneficiaries. Medicaid Coverage Gap Solution Congresswoman Kelly has recently led the Congressional Black Caucus and Congressional Tri-Caucus in two letters to Congressional leadership and the White House, urging a permanent solution to close the Medicaid coverage gap. The Build Back Better Act finally closes the Medicaid coverage gap and expands access to low-income individuals regardless of where they live, strengthening the health and financial security of beneficiaries and their communities. By closing the Medicaid coverage gap, the Build Back Better Act will expand coverage to up to 4 million uninsured individuals and finally enable them to enjoy the full benefits of Medicaid expansion. People of color are overrepresented in the coverage gap. While they comprise 41 percent of the adult, non-elderly population in non-expansion states, they made up 60 percent of people in the coverage gap, including 28 percent who are Latino and 28 percent who are Black. Research shows that expanded Medicaid is associated with greater access to primary, preventative, and specialist care, and significantly decreased emergency room visits. Medicaid expansion is associated with lower maternal mortality rates among Black women. It is associated with better health outcomes and increased treatment of cancer. Medicaid expansion has saved thousands of premature deaths annually and saved the lives of at least 19,200 adults between 2014-2017. Beginning in 2022 through 2024, the legislation expands the Affordable Care Act’s premium tax credits to below 100 percent of the federal poverty line and provides enhanced cost-sharing assistance. Then beginning in 2025, the bill establishes a federal Medicaid program in the remaining non-expansion states. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

POLITICAL Affairs State Senator Robert Peters strengthens mental health crisis response Measure is first-in-the-nation approach Illinois will become the first state to provide people experiencing ental health crises with more appropriate responses thanks to a law sponsored by State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago). “Our goal as public servants must be to provide treatment, not trauma,” Peters said. “Trained mental health officials responding to mental health emergencies is how we provide that treatment. The alternative is how we risk furthering trauma.” In July of 2020, the federal government laid the groundwork for 988 to become the new easy-to-remember number to call in the event of a mental health emergency, working similar to 911. Peters’ law would require local governments to coordinate 911 and 988 services, with the goal of diverting people with mental or behavioral health needs toward community care and away from incarceration or improper hospitalization. “When you call an emergency number for a mental health emergency, you should be able to get a trained mental health response, and starting today, you will,” Peters said. Some local jurisdictions, such as Eugene, Ore., have implemented similar measures, but House Bill 2784 is the first state-wide measure of its kind in the country. It passed the General Assembly with no opposition, and will take effect Jan. 1, 2022.

Duckworth Announces 4.6 Million Additional American Vaccine Doses to Indonesia as Part of Biden Administration’s Global Vaccination Efforts New numbers bring total American doses sent to Indonesia to 12.6 million Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced that the United States would send an additional 4.6 million doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Indonesia as part of the Biden Administration’s global vaccination efforts. This new tranche is in addition to the 8 million doses already announced by the Administration bringing the total American doses donated to the nation to 12.6 million. Duckworth lived in Indonesia as a child before serving in the United States Reserve Forces for 23 years. She is now a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and recently led a Congressional Delegation visit to Taiwan, where she helped announce an American donation of vaccine doses. “I’m so pleased to announce that another 4.6 million American COVID-19 vaccine doses will be delivered to Indonesia to help protect the Indonesian people from this deadly pandemic. These highly-effective American vaccine doses will supplement the 8 million doses we have already sent to Indonesia and help demonstrate our nation’s continued commitment to the close strategic partnership with Indonesia. No nation can be safe from COVID-19 until all nations are, so I’ll keep working closely with the Biden Administration to help ensure the Indonesian people receive the safe, effective vaccine doses and international aid they need.” In August, Duckworth met with Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi to discuss multiple important issues, including vaccine distribution, trade and national security. Duckworth also announced the additional shipment of 3.5 million American vaccine doses to Indonesia in July as part of Biden Administration’s global vaccination efforts.

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BUSINESS Allied Global Marketing Forms Allied Multicultural

WarnerMedia Celebrates National HBCU Week NEW YORK-- BUSINESS WIRE -- In celebration of National HBCU Week, WarnerMedia is saluting its Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) graduates and talent from across its portfolio of brands, including CNN, Cartoon Network, HBO Max, HLN, TNT, TBS, truTV, Turner Sports, WarnerMedia Studios, Warner Bros. Pictures and Warner Bros. Television. As part of its ongoing efforts to highlight the importance of HBCUs and the contributions their graduates have made to society and the news and entertainment industry-at-large, the Company launched today what will be an ongoing digital series of vignettes featuring prominent WarnerMedia HBCU graduates and the colleges and universities they represent. The list includes Howard University

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alumnae Fredericka Whitfield (Anchor, CNN), Ashleigh Hairston (Voice Actor and Writer, “Craig of the Creek,” Cartoon Network), Susan Kelechi Watson (Executive Producer, “Between the World and Me,” HBO) and many more. The featured HBCU alumni will highlight the various roles in front of and behind the camera. Participants discuss how the unique culture and community at their respective alma maters have contributed to their success and career longevity. The overall series takes an in-depth look into how the themes of impact, purpose, relationships, recruitment and community associated with HBCUs

exist within the Company. WarnerMedia is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including HBO, HBO Max, Warner Bros., TNT, TBS, truTV, CNN, DC Entertainment, New Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others. The organization also includes Xandr’s suite of advanced advertising solutions designed to help to improve advertising for brands, publishers, and consumers.

The Burns Brothers Launch My Diversity Officer WASHINGTON PRNewswire -- Today, The Burns Brothers (TBB), a mission-driven marketing and culture agency dedicated to creating a more inclusive world, announced the launch of My Diversity Officer (MDO). The new service offering will bring together the brightest minds in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) to help innovative organizations tackle their most complex DEI and culture challenges. “Throughout my career in the military and multiple Fortune 500 companies, I have met amazingly talented DEI professionals, consultants, and entrepreneurs. MDO gives us the platform to connect these innovators to our clients in a way that will transform corporate DEI practices,” said Michael Burns, Founding Partner of The Burns Brothers. MDO specializes in delivering project-ready, subject-matter experts in DEI Strategy, Training & Development, Recruiting & Talent Management, Coaching & Facilitation, Marketing & Communications, Supplier Programs, and Civic Partnerships & Community Giving. To democratize access to the very best DEI talent for companies of all sizes and growth stages, resources can be engaged on a fractional basis, for short-term initiatives or large-scale projects. In addition to helping companies develop meaningful relationships with their diverse employees and creating great places to work for everyone, MDO will be the premier DEI professional community. Members of the community will get the opportunity to network and learn from their peers through learning series, develop innovative practices through round tables, and access the latest tools through a knowledge warehouse. “Our Community Members will be engaging in an awesome, mutually-beneficial deal here. They will be working with great companies, solving compelling problems, and making a real difference in people’s lives, while expanding their own profes-

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sional networks and knowledge-base through our open-source community,” said John Burns, Founding Partner of The Burns Brothers. The Burns Brothers is a mission-driven organization dedicated to creating a more inclusive world by amplifying diverse voices through visibility and representation in the market, at work, and within our communities. To learn more, visit https://www.theburnsbrothers.com/my-diversity-officer. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. PRNewswire -- Allied Global Marketing, a full-service integrated marketing agency working with the world’s largest entertainment, consumer and lifestyle brands today announced that it is combining its existing teams focused on the African-American, Hispanic, AAPI and LGBTQ+ audiences into one group, Allied Multicultural. Leading Allied Multicultural will be Marcus Best as Senior Vice President. Best previously served as SVP of Allied Moxy, Allied’s African-American marketing team. He will now lead the combined teams that previously operated as Allied Contigo (Hispanic) and Allied Pride (LGBTQ+). “We are thrilled to announce Allied PRNewsfoto/Allied Global Marketing Multicultural to help brands strategize paid, earned and owned media opportunities across multicultural audiences,” said Clint Kendall, CEO of Allied Global Marketing. “We understand that effectively reaching the African-American, Hispanic, AAPI and LGBTQ+ communities requires deep cultural expertise. By combining our existing teams of specialists into one group under Marcus’ leadership, we feel we can better create campaigns that reach across these communities while speaking to each one with an authentic voice.” As part of this initiative, Allied also announced the promotion of Verona Cesair-Jones to Vice President. She will join Stephany Echepetelecu, Josh Grijalva and Jamila Osouna as Vice Presidents working on the Allied Multicultural team. “I’m excited by the opportunity to lead a talented team of multicultural experts and curators,” added Best. “We have compiled an incredible group of people that are shaping campaigns and strategies that speak to the full breadth of the African American, Hispanic, AAPI and LGBTQ+ cultures.” In business for over 30 years, Allied has built upon its roots in advertising and publicity for movie studios to become a global leader in entertainment, culture and lifestyle marketing. Allied’s global team of specialists, over 400 strong across 23 offices in North America, Europe and Australia, create campaigns that drive conversion for some of the world’s biggest brands and their diverse customers across film, TV, streaming, sports, gaming, live entertainment, cultural institutions, hospitality and consumer brands. To learn more, visit www.alliedglobalmarketing. com.

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Walgreens Mobile Clinic Administers COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines at HBCU Events Latest mobile clinic tour builds upon success reaching rural communities and medically underserved groups across the nation Black PR Wire - DEERFIELD, Ill. BUSINESS WIRE-- The next stops for the Walgreens mobile clinic offering walk-up access to COVID-19 and flu immunizations are focused on events tied to some of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The traveling clinic is stopping at more than a dozen locations on and off school campuses, including stops at several football “Classics” — games widely known for popular halftime shows featuring battles between school marching bands — that attract students, alumni and community members. “Walgreens is excited to bring our mobile clinic to HBCU events, as colleges resume campus life and other school activities,” said Carlos Cubia, senior vice president and chief global diversity, equity and inclusion officer for Walgreens Boots Alliance. “The present surge of the delta variant emphasizes the need to be protected, and our mobile clinic makes getting vaccinated easy, which helps us safely resume activities like attending Classic football games.” Walgreens COVID-19 vaccine equity initiative is focused on addressing hesitancy and remov-

ing barriers that hinder access to immunizations, especially in rural and medically underserved communities that have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. Walgreens continues to accelerate access in areas that are tracked by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s social vulnerability index1 (SVI) through administering life-saving vaccines from retail pharmacies located in SVI areas and off-site and mobile clinics. To date, Walgreens has hosted approximately 1,300 off-site COVID-19 vaccination clinics working collaboratively with local churches, civic clubs, defined national partners and other groups across the nation, including premiere HBCUs. The mobile clinic kicked off the HBCU tour with visits to Morris College in Sumter, SC and the Miles College vs. Alabama State University and Tuskegee University vs. Fort Valley State University football games in Montgomery, AL. This week the clinic is set to make stops at LeMoyne-Owen College in Memphis before making other planned stops throughout the month of September. Dates and cities are subject to change. All stops will either be at

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FASHION

Snoop Dogg Is New Face of G-Star RAW AMSTERDAM and LOS ANGELES PRNewswire -- Dutch denim brand G-Star RAW announces today their latest worldwide ‘Hardcore Denim’ campaign with icon Snoop Dogg. Helmed by a custom-made version of the soundtrack single ‘Say it Witcha Booty’, by the multi-platinum artist. Snoop needs no introduction – he’s a living legend and a globally recognized innovator, simultaneously iconic and accessible, just like denim. G-Star RAW has a long tradition of working with “true originals’’ like Snoop, authentic and exceptional people who are oneof-a-kind and true masters of their craft. The campaign merges G-Star’s Hardcore Denim philosophy with Snoop’s signature blend of humor,

style and backside appreciation. The collaboration is brought to life by a video that is creatively celebrating denim booties, featuring men, women, islands, hot air balloons and yes…even doggs. “Snoop Dogg is a true Original: best in class, real and outspoken. He is continuously re-inventing himself and he merges worlds in unexpected ways. Our joint campaign is bringing that philosophy to life, and is a tongue-in-cheek tribute to all denim booties,” said Gwenda Van Vliet, CMO of G-Star RAW. “I’m teaming up with G-Star, because we are both pushing the field, staying ahead, cutting the edge. We are both masters of our craft – leading the game. You know what I’m saying? We look ahead,” said Snoop Dogg.

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Crown Royal Regal Apple And Harlem’s Fashion Row Support Designers Of Color Harlem’s Fashion Row’s nonprofit, ICON360, and Crown Royal Regal Apple bestow four grants to Black designers during Tuesday’s Harlem Fashion Row Style Awards; Guests at official after-party purchased designs directly from ‘Designer’s Row’

Crown Royal Regal Apple and Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR) united for an evening of Regal Renaissance during HFR’s New York Fashion Week Style Awards, Runway Show and After-Party on Tuesday, September 7. PRNewsFoto/Harlem Fashion Row

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Ealey, Esaïe Jean Simon and Victor James, who strive to impact, inspire, create and communicate their individual and collective stories through fashion and experiences; Johnathan Hayden, whose work has contributed to exploring meaningful applications of technology in fashion; Shawn Pean, founder of luxury menswear brand June79 that aims to redefine luxury among a new renaissance consumer; and Charles Harbison, Creative Director for modern luxury lifestyle brand Harbison Studio. “Crown Royal Regal Apple and Harlem’s Fashion Row share the same charge to champion and uplift creators in multicultural communities,” said Brandice Daniel, CEO of Harlem’s Fashion Row. “ICON360 was created specifically to fund designers of color who, with monetary support, can continue leading the revival of Black culture that is happening right now in places like Harlem and across the country.” Crown Royal Regal Apple also hosted the official after-party with deejays Kitty Ca$h and Cory Townes both spinning while guests of legal drinking age sipped Crown Apple cocktails. Each collection from the newly knighted crisp culture grant recipients was also displayed as an extension of their earlier debut. Guests were able to purchase the designs directly via QR codes at the display dubbed ‘Designer’s Row’. Infused with Regal Gala Apples, Crown Royal Regal Apple is a smooth, delicious tasting whisky that is best enjoyed responsibly as a chilled shot, on the rocks or in a cocktail. Crown Royal Regal Apple invites you to raise a glass to all crisp culture creators in our communities and remember to drink responsibly.

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Pepsi® Brings Jalen Hurts Into Fans’ Kitchens Pepsi Gets Eagles Fans Ready for Game Day at Lincoln Financial Field With the New Pepsi Plaza and at Home With an Interactive Recipe-Focused AR Experience, Epic Player Content and Season-Long Prizes PHILADELPHIA PRNewswire -- Pepsi knows that for the diehard, loyal fans, football is more than JUST football watching: it’s an unapologetic, highly anticipated weekly ritual that takes preparation – from the gear and the snacks to the crew you celebrate every play with. This year, Pepsi is providing Eagles fans everything they need to get ready for game day no matter where they are from a virtual Jalen Hurts for at-home watching to the launch of the Pepsi Plaza for fans at Lincoln Financial Field. Pepsi launched its “Made for Eagles Watching” campaign with digital content featuring a virtual Hurts helping one family take their pre-game food prep up a notch, just in time for the coin toss. Through a new AR recipe experience exclusively on MadeforEaglesWatching.com, viewers can bring the content to life and get Hurts’ help in creating Pepsi BBQ sauce and other delicious recipes featured in the comfort of their home – or at least, that’s what it will feel like. “There’s no better day than game day and, thanks to Pepsi, I’m here to make it even bigger for Eagles fans by lending a ‘virtual’ helping hand all season long,” says quarterback Jalen Hurts. “From the stadium to your home, I’m pumped to be working with Pepsi to turn it up for Eagles Nation.” On top of access to players via the new AR recipe experience, weekly Pepsi food and drink recipes, and epic content, Pepsi is thrilled to have teamed up with the Eagles to also help fans prepare for the ultimate game day with an instant win sweepstakes featuring exciting, one-of-a-kind prizes. “As fans across the country return to their favorite game day watching and game day eating traditions this year, we’ve teamed up with the Eagles to help fans unapologetically enjoy the experience all season long, whether it’s at the stadium or at home,” says Kathy Kennedy, Sr. Director of Marketing, PBNA North Division. “Pepsi wants to give fans the magic of gearing up for game day no matter where or with whom they find themselves watching this season.” By scanning the QR code on specially marked Eagles Pepsi, Diet Pepsi and Pepsi Zero Sugar products in 20oz. and 12oz. cans in 12pk/15pk/24pk/36pk, or Pepsi and Diet Pepsi in 15pk minis through Oct. 16, fans

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MTN DEW® Signs NBA® All-Star Zach LaVine LaVine to serve as DEW brand host in new NBA 2K22 where fans can check out the new MTN DEW 3-Point Contest and The Dew Zone™

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can win prizes ranging from signed Eagles gear and game tickets to their very own chance at two sideline passes to an Eagles home game. Fans who want to complete their game day meals by ordering in from their favorite local Pepsi pour restaurants on DoorDash during select Thursday night football games (9/30, 10/14, 11/4 and 12/9) will receive a $3 value when they add a Pepsi to their DoorDash order ($15 minimum). The fan-made portal is part of Pepsi’s larger “Made for Football Watching” campaign celebrating loyal football watchers and their personal game day rituals. For a chance to join the fun and for official sweepstakes rules, fans should head to Pepsi’s official Eagles’ fan-portal MadeforEaglesWatching.com. The Pepsi Plaza at Lincoln Financial Field Eagles fans especially have a lot more to look forward to this game day at Lincoln Financial Field, thanks to the new Pepsi Plaza open to ticketholders in time for the season’s first home game on September 19. Located at the entrance to Lincoln Financial Field, the fan zone will open three hours before game time and features a larger-than-life gaming experience where guests can test

their football throwing skills JalenHurts-style alongside a new 71-foot mural by Philadelphia artist Hawk Krall highlighting local neighborhood landmarks across the city. PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $70 billion in net revenue in 2020, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker, Tropicana and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 23 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Convenient Foods and Beverages by Winning with Purpose. “Winning with Purpose” reflects our ambition to win sustainably in the marketplace and embed purpose into all aspects of our business strategy and brands. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com. PepsiCo Home PepsiCo’s 2020 Sustainability Report. Learn how we made progress in 2020 toward our goals to help build a more sustainable food system. Learn More www.pepsico.com www.citizennewspapergroup.com

PURCHASE, N.Y., PRNewswire -- MTN DEW®, the official soft drink of the NBA®, has signed NBA All-Star Zach LaVine to its national roster of athletes alongside NBA All-Star forward Zion Williamson and reigning WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson. LaVine’s debut with MTN DEW includes his appearance in NBA® 2K22 – officially out today – where he will be a “quest-giving” personality in The City* and take MyPLAYERS through a variety of 3-Point challenges. “When we select an athlete partner, we look for a complete package – someone who not only dominates on the court, but also aligns with the DEW lifestyle off the court,” says Pat O’Toole, vice president, MTN DEW, marketing. “Zach is that complete package. We are looking forward to supporting him during the upcoming season and collaborating on future projects.” On the heels of adding LaVine to its roster, MTN DEW is expanding its partnership with 2K – headlined by the following new additions in NBA 2K22: the MTN DEW 3-Point Contest and The DEW ZONE™, an area on the court 30-feet from the hoop. In the coming months and beyond, fans can look out for exclusive in-game court designs, merch via The DEW Store and custom content featuring Zion and Zach going head-to-head (and talking a little smack) in an epic NBA 2K matchup. “MTN DEW has always been a brand that brings so much to hoops culture,” said Zach LaVine. “Their approach is to work with players who are super authentic and true to themselves – that’s what attracted me to work with MTN DEW and I can’t wait to show fans what I’m all about.” Seven years into his NBA career, Zach has grown from a promising 19-year-old rookie into one of the game’s All-Stars and the face of a franchise in Chicago. He has increased his scoring production every season since joining the team in 2017 and is coming off a career year in which he made his first NBA All-Star Game appearance, and once again, participated in the MTN DEW 3-Point Contest. Fans and gamers can be sure to pick up NBA 2K22 and take on the MTN DEW 3-Point Contest alongside the entire DEW roster, including Zion, Zach, A’ja and more. In addition, fans can keep an eye out on DEW social channels for more ways to rock Zach’s ingame style through merch drops later this month. NBA 2K22 is available worldwide today for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms. For more information, please visit the game’s official website or follow NBA 2K on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest NBA 2K22 news. *The City feature is available only on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles.

CITIZEN | South Suburban | Week of Sept. 22, 2021

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HOME

Award-Winning Outdoor Space Inspiration (Family Features) Renovating your home’s outdoor spaces not only enhances the aesthetic but can also provide a host of recreational benefits. Taking a look at award-winning projects can help many homeowners draw inspiration while also identifying capable, reputable contractors to take on the project. For example, selected by a panel of industry experts based on functionality, aesthetics, craftsmanship, innovation and degree of difficulty, these 2021 National Association of the Remodeling Industry National Contractor of the Year (CotY) Award Winners showcase a variety of ideas for upgrading your outdoor spaces. Find the complete list at nari.org/cotywinners. Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living Under $100,000 The clients wanted to upgrade a poorly draining, impractical backyard into an attractive, functional outdoor entertainment space that flowed from the renovated basement. The project included an outdoor area for entertaining, outdoor kitchen, spacious patio with a custom concrete fire pit, oversized ceiling fans, ample storage and landscaping complete with native plants around the perimeter. “By working on this project, we learned how important it is to take a holistic look at what clients are trying to accomplish with their renovations,” said Thomas Boyce, president of Boyce Design & Contracting. “Often with outdoor living projects, designers and contractors look at the exterior of the home in isolation. We learned to look at how the interior and exterior of the home connect to each other to make sure the features and floor plan flow and work well together. By taking this approach, we were able to achieve a better finished product that is more functional and attractive for our clients.”

Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living $100,000-$250,000

A young, active family was looking to create a distinct outdoor living space with multiple entertainment spaces that tied in with the existing aesthetic and elevated the home amongst its neighbors. The low-maintenance backyard now features an outdoor dining area, sunken living room, entertainment area and additional storage space built with the home’s current architectural features while also maintaining a large enough yard for the kids and their friends to play. “The aesthetic of the outdoor areas was designed not only for function but also to reflect the interiors and keep the inside-outside living feeling continuous,” said Tim Johnson, owner and founder of Livit Site + Structure. “For example, the shiplap used on the fire table is the same shiplap featured inside the home. Likewise, the Douglas fir timbers used on the pergola are the same as the interior ceiling beams.” Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living Over $250,000. A 4,000-square-foot project built at four different elevations, this client wanted to include a safe way to move from the upper level to the backyard without coming through the house, a structure for shade and protection from mosquitoes and a pool with features that reflected the home. Adding a covered screen room with ndividually controlled wall panels, see-through fireplace, fountain, pool with sheer descent waterfalls, recycled rock walls and staircase from the upper elevation while enclosing it all within a stone wall met those expectations. “A sound piece of advice for anyone building anything in the backyard: get a plan,” said Ken DePratt, owner of KD Poolscapes, Ltd. “Have it match your expectations list. Then, and only then, will you know if it matches your budget. We would recommend doing your research when taking on a pool project of any size. It’s hard to push that hole around once it’s dug.”

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CITIZEN | South Suburban | Week of Sept. 22, 2021

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COPYRIGHT NOTICE/ PUBLIC NOTICE moorish national republic federal government ~ societas republicae ea al maurikanos ~ moorish divine and national movement of the world northwest amexem / southwest amexem / central amexem adjoining atlantis and americana Islands ~ temple of the moon and sun ~ the true and de jure natural peoples - heirs of the land ~ i.s.l.a.m. ~ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ lawful notice! - appellation declaration, correction proclamation and publication i, haziq bey, being a direct descendant of the ancient canaanites / moabites, assert my birthright claim of right and of title. standing squarely and duly affirmed, i do declare, and proclaim, upon divine law; upon nature's law; upon universal law; upon my moorish birthrights; upon international law; and by treaty and constitutional law; declare, proclaim and say: i, haziq bey, being previously misclassified and misidentified by persons of the union states society, u.s.a - doing business at north america, was falsely - designated under the colorable, wardship name, BRANDON DJON EVANS, and do hereby refute the said misclassifications and frauds; making it known to the public; and publish my corrected free national appellation, attribute and title. i declare and affirm my true, 'proper person status and estate' and assertively reclaim my rightful social and cultural life of the state. my declaration, correction, proclamation and publication are in sanguineous and harmonious accord with my moorish nation of northwest amexem / north america - acknowledging my

birthrights. having lawfully, dutifully, and legally obtained and proclaimed my moorish nationality and birthrights, appellation and title; in harmony with, in association with, and in accord with divine law; the archaic customs; and the laws, rules, and usages of the "the moorish divine and national movement"; being aboriginal and indigenous, and bound to the north american continent by heritage, by primogeniture; by birthright; by natural birth; by freehold; and by heirship inheritance. my right of claim is 'declared' for the public record, and i am returning the european cognomen, brands, and fictitious misnomer(s) back to the colonial possessors of their construct and pedigree. i am now rightfully and correctively declaring, publishing, and proclaiming my own free national appellation and title; affirming my actual, rightful, and 'in full life' status; conjoined to my moorish american consanguine pedigree and national honor. let it be declared, known, published, and resolved that: i am haziq bey, 'in propria persona' sui juris, sui heredes, in solo proprio (being in my own proper person), by birthright; and by heirship inheritance and without imposition of the foreign, imposed color-of-law, color of authority, nor by any assumed or colorable jurisdictions or due processes of the foreign union states society persons doing business at north america / northwest amexem; pursuant to, but not limited to: 1. free moorish american zodiac con stitution: 2. (zodiac constitution and birthrights of the moorish americans) - being ali, bey, el, dey and al, affirmed and supported by article two (2), paragraph two (2). 3. united states republic: department of jutice: 4. moorish american credentials: copyright aa 222141 truth a-1. 5. united states supreme court: supreme law - acts of state. 6. UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION: Article III (3), Section two (2), Amendment V (5) (Liberty Clause) and Amendment IX (9) (Reservation of the Rights of the People) 7. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: RESO LUTION NUMBER SEVENTY-FIVE (75): Dated April 17, 1933 A.D. TITLED, "MOOR ISH-AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PHILADE PHIA AND THE USE OF THEIR NAMES". 8. UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS UNITED NATIONS 9. HUMAN RIGHTS [Article Fifteen (15)]. 10. RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES UNITED NATIONS: GENERAL 11. ASSEMBLY - Part 1, Article 4, Article 5 international law: moorish americans, being the rightful heirs and aboriginal and indigenous natural peoples of the land, have and exercise the divine and natural rights to proclaim our attributes, appellation, titles and nationality. moors / muurs have and exercise our divine and natural rights to live in freedom, peace and security as distinct people and to full guarantees against genocide or any acts of violence, including the removal of our natural birthed seed or offspring from our families and communities under any pretext. in addition, moors have the individual rights to life, physical and mental integrity, liberty and security of person. moors / muurs have and exercise the divine and natural rights to revitalize, use, develop, and to transmit to our future generations their histories, their languages, oral traditions, philosophies, writing systems and literatures, and to designate and retain their own names for communities, places, and person. states shall take effective measures, whenever any rights of moors / muurs may be threatened, to ensure this right is protected, and also to ensure that they can understand and be understood in political, legal and administrative proceedings, where necessary through the provision of interpretation or by other appropriate means. wherefore, i, haziq bey, being heir to the land and 'part and parcel' herein, by birthright, by freehold, by primogeniture, and by heirship inheritance, stand with assured competence, and make a lawful entry of affidavit and public notification of nationality proclamation; appellation correction claim; declaration; affirmation; and application herewith made known and published for the 'public record' sovereign personam jurisdiction proclamation i am haziq bey, in propria persona, sui juris, in proprio solo, in proprio heredes at all times and all points in time. "No UNITED STATES SERVICE CORPORATION CITIZEN or U.S. citizen has personam jurisdiction over the aboriginal indigenous sovereign moorish american nationals". all corporate/ corporate/ corporate contracts with BRANDON DJON EVANS, and all derivatives thereof are now publicly revoked, terminated, cancelled and abolished forever as all contracts that begin in fraud remain in fraud.

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