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From left, University Park mayor Joseph Roudez III, Park Forest mayor Joseph A. Woods, Matteson School District 162 and Southland College Prep Board President Ron Bean, Matteson School District 162 Superintendent Dr. Blondean Y. Davis, Richton Park mayor Rick Reinbold and Matteson mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin cut the ribbon for District 162’s new multi-purpose building. PHOTO PROVIDED BY MATTESON SCHOOL DISTRICT 162.

P6 After the ribbon cutting, elected officials and school administrators were given a tour of the building that was converted from a former roller rink to a state of the art commercial kitchen, event space and storage area for the district. PHOTO PROVIDED

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Matteson School District 162 Board members (l-r) Rachel Ware, Dr. Darnell Leatherwood, Sandi Gordon, board president Ron Bean, 162 superintendent Dr. Blondean Y. Davis, LaSandra Hutchinson, Karen McCray and Jeffrey Johnson celebrate the opening of the District’s new multi-purpose facility called the Annex. PHOTO PROVIDED BY MATTESON SCHOOL DISTRICT 162.

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briefly GOV. PRITZKER WELCOMES U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TO ILLINOIS FOR FINAL REGIONAL CONVENING OF THE YEAR

CHICAGO—Governor JB Pritzker joined U.S. Department of Labor Acting Secretary Julie Su and regional stakeholders for the USDOL’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA) Vision 2030 Conference: Investing in America’s Workforce.

The plenary session, “Setting the Vision,” involved discussion of current workforce development landscapes by industry leaders, workers, and private and public sector partners.

During the session, the Governor remarked on Illinois’ workforce and apprenticeship accomplishments. He highlighted the administration’s passing of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act and Reimagining Energy and Vehicles Act, which have created thousands of jobs across Illinois. Governor Pritzker also emphasized the workforce development programs launched during his administration as well as the downstate manufacturing training academies.

“President Biden is ‘Investing in America’ to build new roads and bridges, to make sure that clean drinking water flows from every faucet and high-speech, reliable, affordable internet reaches every home, and to protect our climate so every child breathes clean air,” said Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su. “And this isn’t just an opportunity to build new infrastructure. It’s an opportunity to create good-paying, union jobs, whenever possible. That requires investing in ETA’s mission to strengthen our workforce system.”

The ETA Regional Convenings across the nation followed a theme of “Expanding Access to Quality Jobs and Ensuring Job Equity,” and focused on creating a national dialogue on the workforce system, fostering partnerships to address the present and future workforce needs, and scaling successful practices by providing a platform for engagement between federal, state, and local entities.

REP. ROBIN KELLY CELEBRATES 40 STATES EXTENDING MEDICAID POSTPARTUM COVERAGE

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) celebrated the approval of Missouri’s plan to offer a full year of Medicaid coverage after pregnancy by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Missouri is the 40th state to extend such coverage from 60 days to a full year postpartum.

Congresswoman Robin Kelly has been working to combat the maternal mortality crisis, particularly among Black women, for nearly her entire tenure in Congress. Rep. Kelly initially secured the inclusion of the Medicaid postpartum extension option in the American Rescue Plan - and secured the permanent option in December 2022. Rep. Kelly’s home state of Illinois was the first to implement the extension. Rep. Kelly’s proposed CARE For Moms Act requires every state to implement the one-year extension.

Rep. Kelly has led numerous bipartisan legislative initiatives supporting maternal health care that have been signed into law including the Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act, the PREEMIE Act, and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Act. Congresswoman Kelly is the Chair of Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, Co-Chair of the bipartisan Maternity Care Caucus, and Co-Chair of the Caucus on Black Women and Girls.

“I am thrilled that 40 states have implemented a full year of Medicaid postpartum coverage. This evidence-driven and impactful reform will save countless lives and support millions of American families,” said Congresswoman Robin Kelly. “I was proud to spearhead the push for Medicaid postpartum coverage in Congress and I am optimistic that the remaining ten states will take similar steps to protect mothers and babies. I look forward to building on this progress and passing the CARE For Moms Act, my comprehensive solution to the maternal mortality crisis.”

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complete the renovation process, which cost less than $9 million.

The Matteson School District 162 also is in talks with other school districts to provide meals. While the commercial kitchen A former roller-skating rink is getting a second life for use as a prepares 3,000 meals for the school district, it can prepare 20,000 multipurpose structure for School District 162. The 23,000 square meals. The goal is to provide quality meals at a competitive price. foot Annex is located at 4645 Sauk Trail in Richton Park. The MatDavis said it is a win-win because providing meals to other teson School District consists of partners at a competitive price offseven elementary schools and the sets the cost of the Annex, which Southland College Prep Charter means they don’t have to raise High School. taxes to pay for the facility.

Dr. Blondean Y. Davis, Craig Englert, CFO of Matsuperintendent of Matteson teson School District 162, said District 162 and CEO of Southland a lot of districts were in need College Prep Charter High School, of a cooking kitchen. Right said that for more than 20 years now seven districts are doing a the school district did not have joint request for proposals for a a cooking kitchen. The district professional company to come was using a vendor that provided The former roller rink was transformed by Matteson District 162 in and make the meals from frozen meals, but they went out of into a multi-purpose building to house a full-service commer- scratch, tailoring the meals to the business. cial kitchen where more than 20,000 meals are currently being districts and deliver those meals “It’s always been our dream, prepared weekly for students attending Matteson District 162’s to those districts. The goal is to as a school district, and my dream, seven schools and Southland College Prep. have that happen next year. as an educator, to provide fresh “They will assist in sharing PHOTO PROVIDED BY MATTESON SCHOOL DISTRICT 162. cooked, quality meals for our the cost of the facility. That’s children,” she said. how we’re able to do it without Davis recalled her time at Chicago Vocational High School, raising taxes or needing any additional money from the tax which is part of Chicago Public Schools, and the fresh cooked payers,” Englert said. meals they provided their students on a daily basis.

Already, the school district is using the facility as a storage The roller-skating rink had been closed for more than five space, along with the commercial kitchen. The school district years. It was an eye sore. When it went up for sale, the school diswill use part of the facility to house records from the district, trict decided to buy it and build a commercial kitchen on the site. which is more than 100 years old. Luncheons also will take The commercial kitchen would be able to cook meals for the 3,000 place at the Annex now. students in the district, and deliver those meals to the schools.

Davis said the Annex has already exceeded her expectaThe Annex is a state of the art facility, the kitchen is more tions. She believes the Annex will be an asset to the district than 5,000 square feet. Davis called it a dream come true. Stuand the community for years to come. She thinks of the addidents are now looking forward to lunch. The students also get to tion of the Annex to the school district as part of the district’s provide input about the meals they are served. evolution.

To prepare the site for use for the school district, the entire “I believe it will be a source of income, but also a source of building was gutted, and a new roof was put on it. It took a year to pride,” Davis said.

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American Marketing Association Honors Outstanding Higher Education MarketersAwards Presented at the 2023 AMA Symposium for Higher Education Conference Held in Chicago Chicago, Ill. -- The American Marketing Association (AMA) and the AMA Foundation are pleased to announce the winners of the prestigious AMA Higher Education Marketer of the Year Awards and the new AMA Emerging Marketer in Higher Education Award. These awards recognize exceptional creativity and ingenuity within the higher education marketing landscape. These awards celebrate individuals and teams or organizations that have demonstrated outstanding innovation in traditional and/or digital realms.

“Congratulations to all our winners for their exceptional work in higher education marketing,” said AMA CEO, Bennie F. Johnson. “I’m excited to honor these individuals and organizations for their extraordinary leadership, innovation, and marketing achievements.”

The AMA Foundation Higher Education Marketer of the Year Award—Individual Winner: Jamie Ceman, previously with Chapman University Finalists: Ashley Budd, Cornell University Johnny Cruz, UC Riverside The AMA Foundation Higher Education Marketer of the Year Award—Team Winner Oklahoma State University Finalists: Siena College University of Guam The AMA Emerging Marketer in Higher Education Winner Siena College Finalists: Shane Baglini, Muhlenberg College Tangelia Kelly, Ph.D., Jackson State University Yale University School of Public Health, Office of Communications Experience Notre Dame, University of Notre Dame

New in 2023, the AMA Emerging Marketer in Higher Education Award recognizes exceptional creativity and ingenuity in advancing marketing and communications strategies within the higher education landscape. This prestigious award celebrates individuals, teams, or collaborations that have demonstrated outstanding innovation in traditional and/or digital realms among project-based, campaign-based, or a collection of projects from the last academic year.

To be eligible for the AMA Foundation Higher Education Marketer of the Year Awards, individual nominees and teams must be currently employed at a higher education institution with focus on the branding, marketing, and communications aspects of a college or university. All nominees are considered regardless of organization size and budget. Two awards are presented—one award recognizing an individual thought leader and one award recognizing an outstanding marketing team.

Jamie Ceman: Jamie Ceman is an integrated marketing communications leader with expertise in brand development and management, senior executive communications, public relations, online communications, marketing plan development, creative direction, communications strategy, new media implementation and web/mobile strategy. Jamie was also a PRNEWS Top Women Awards 2022 Honoree for Industry Innovators.

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Oklahoma State University: A land-grant institution with more than 35,000 students across a five-campus system, Oklahoma State University has graduated more than 264,000 students to serve the state of Oklahoma, the nation and the world. More information.

Siena College: Siena College is a learning community advancing the ideals of a liberal arts education, rooted in its identity as a Franciscan and Catholic institution located in Loudonville, NY. More information.

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Gov. Pritzker Announces Plan to Improve Asylum Seeker Emergency Response Chicago—Governor JB Pritzker announced that the State will invest an additional $160 million via the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis presented by the arrival of over 24,000 asylum seekers from the U.S. Southern Border.

The State, alongside our local partners, has led a comprehensive data driven analysis of the ongoing asylum seeker response, rooted in not only data but also input from frontline partners and new arrivals, which identified several “bottlenecks” where services and resettlement tended to slow. These bottlenecks included delays in initial intake at landing sites, access to shelter, and the transition to independent living. This has led to backlogs and capacity issues, most visible in individuals sleeping outside police stations, but more broadly across the process.

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The State is deploying targeted additional funding through a data-driven approach that will address these bottlenecks in all stages of the current asylum seeker response. This includes: WELCOME: $30 million to stand up a large intake center to centrally welcome and comprehensively coordinate new arrivals, prioritizing onward movement.

This investment will ensure both a more integrated approach across state, county, city, and community-based organizations but will also ensure better support for those coming to Chicago who are seeking another final destination, or who have sponsors in Illinois and don’t require shelter, thereby better maintaining shelter capacity as a whole. With this approach, data indicates the number of new arrivals requiring shelter can be reduced by 10%.

More immediately, in partnership with the City of Chicago, the State has funded a New Life Centers of Chicagoland team to deploy to the City bus landing zone to ensure every new arrival is supported in a choice to seek alternative arrangements outside the City shelter system.

SHELTER: $65 million to help the City of Chicago launch a winterized soft shelter site providing temporary housing for up to 2,000 people at any given time for six months. These beds will be prioritized for families and individuals with disabilities currently sleeping outdoors, on police station floors, and at the airport. This will ensure a safe and warm place to live during the winter months and allow for the provision of the wraparound services the State currently funds at City shelters. This site will operate as part of the existing City of Chicago shelter system.

INDEPENDENCE: $65 million in increased funding to expand the wraparound services the State currently provides at City shelters which enable new arrivals to live independently as they await asylum hearings, including case management, legal services, work permit processing, and workforce development support. The State will continue to provide the rental assistance that allows asylum seekers to transition from shelters to independent living.

This announcement builds on $478 million in state funding that has been provided or committed to the asylum seeker response over FY 2023 and 2024.

This includes direct funding to the City of Chicago and other municipalities assisting asylum seekers as well as substantial State funding for shelter, food, medical care, rental assistance, and wraparound casework and services.

A cornerstone of this plan is a Stateled effort to move thousands of individuals through the federal Temporary Protect Status (TPS) and Employment Authorization Document (EAD) processes as quickly as possible. This will allow asylum seekers to gain employment and achieve self-sufficiency, thereby alleviating the strain on state resources. In the weeks and months ahead, the State will stand-up large-scale workshops

with legal aid providers and pro-bono attorneys to facilitate the application process. Workshops will be co-located with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) workforce programming to provide federal assistance and job search resources simultaneously. By February, the State aims to have submitted the applications of the roughly 11,000 TPS and/or EAD eligible asylum seekers residing in City of Chicago shelters, with thousands more to be completed in the months that follow.

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To further address bottlenecks, the City and State are pairing these new investments with changes to existing policy to ensure as many people as possible receive services. The City has announced policy changes related to shelter stay duration for all asylum seekers in city shelters, which will be paired with intensified case management and housing assistance from the State. This will ensure individuals get the services they need while also quickly connecting to community and transitioning to independent living, which then opens space for additional new arrivals requiring immediate shelter.

The State is also adjusting its Asylum Seeker Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ASERAP) to extend its reach to support onward movement. The program will now cover three-months of rent, instead of up to six-months, which will allow all current shelter residents to access the program. For all new shelter arrivals, ASERAP will no longer be available, but housing assistance will still be provided to support the housing search process, tenant rights, and landlord-tenant communications.

FEDERAL SUPPORT

Governor Pritzker has repeatedly urged federal intervention to aid in managing the ongoing humanitarian crisis, which has been exacerbated by GOP governors sending buses of migrants to Democrat-run cities, often without any information or warning to human services agencies in Illinois.

Only the federal government and U.S. Congress can provide the coordination and funding needed to truly address this crisis. However, with the approaching Midwestern winter and continued influx of asylum seekers, the City and State are committed to taking the necessary action to keep people safe.

In early October, Governor Pritzker sent a letter to President Biden requesting significant expansion in federal government support, including coordination efforts at the border, funding, data collection, fee waivers, and Medicaid and housing vouchers. In response, the Biden administration has taken steps to accelerate the work authorization process for new arrivals. The Governor continues to be in constant contact with the White House to discuss ongoing needs for coordination and support.

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HARRIS’ NEW LAW SUPPORTS ILLINOIS’ FARMERS AND SMALL BUSINESSES

SPRINGFIELD – A measure that preserves insurance choices for rural farmers in Illinois is now law, thanks to State Senator Napoleon Harris, III. Harris’ initiative – which was signed into law Friday – modernizes coverage requirements for farm mutual insurance companies to allow them to adapt to changes in the insurance marketplace and continue to provide coverage to farmers across Illinois.

“Illinois’ farmers drive our economy,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “It is important that we update the state’s provisions to allow these community insurance companies to keep their doors open and preserve choice in the insurance marketplace.”

Farm mutual insurance companies typically started off as small community-based organizations, but over time many have grown and began to offer insurance to more members in more diverse communities. Currently, there are 44 farm mutual companies that provide more than 50,000 policy holders with insurance coverage.

Harris, who started his legislative career as the Senate’s Agriculture Committee Chair, is now leading the Senate Insurance Committee. In this role, he saw the need to update this law to ensure farm mutual insurance companies have options while securing reinsurance contracts from larger insurance entities.

If action was not taken by Harris, the remaining farm mutual companies in Illinois could have been cut in half and thousands of farmers would be forced to find different insurance coverage. Proponents of this new law believe this will allow the insurance marketplace to correct itself and set appropriate coverage options and pricing for farm mutual insurance companies and its policy holders.

Previously, Illinois was only one of five states that had not updated the law.

“If the state had not acted swiftly, we would have been eliminating choices for our smaller insurance companies and specifically for a large amount of farmers in our state,” said Harris. “We instituted this change for five years to provide small business owners with the support to provide farmers with suitable coverage. We will reevaluate in a few years to ensure we are, in fact, providing our agribusiness sector with the resources to continue to grow and be successful in Illinois.”

Senate Bill 765 passed the General Assembly with bipartisan support and goes into effect immediately.

JOYCE-BACKED LAW TO PROTECT FARMERS, FARM MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIES

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Patrick Joyce supported a new law signed Friday that will strengthen regulations for farm mutual insurance companies.

“Our farm mutual insurance companies need to have access to reinsurance in order to keep them up and running effectively,” said Joyce (D-Essex).

“This new law takes policyholders into consideration because they could also be at risk if catastrophe strikes.”

Prior to this new law, the Illinois Department of Insurance required unlimited catastrophic aggregate reinsurance coverage. Currently, only one company offers contracts that meet the DOI’s requirements, and as a result, many farm mutual insurance companies struggle to find reinsurance coverage.

Farm mutual insurance companies will now be required to have and maintain adequate catastrophic reinsurance rather than unlimited catastrophic reinsurance. This change ensures farm mutual insurance companies and their policyholders can continue to be protected from financial losses in the event of a natural disaster or other costly incident.

“This legislation strikes the right balance between protecting policyholders and ensuring the financial health of farm mutual companies,” said Joyce.

Senate Bill 765 was signed Friday and takes effect immediately.

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The Executive Leadership Council Appoints Earl Granger,

III as Chief Development and Impact Officer WASHINGTON, PRNewswire -- The zation’s first $100 million year. At the museum, he Executive Leadership Council (ELC) secured transformational levels of funding for a vaannounced the appointment of Earl riety of projects, including initiatives that support a Granger, III as Chief Development more inclusive American story. and Impact Officer. The ELC is Prior to that leadership role, he served as the the preeminent global memassociate vice president of development for PRNewsfoto/The Executive Leadership Council bership organization for Black a decade at his alma mater, William & Mary, current and former CEOs, senior continued positive influence in and where he was part of the leadership team executives and board members on corporate America,” said Michael that successfully completed a $1 billion fundraising camof Fortune 1000 and equivalent C. Hyter, president and CEO of The paign, with the largest priority focused on scholarships. companies, top-tier entrepreELC. Mr. Granger received both his bachelor’s degree in neurs and global thought leaders.

Mr. Granger will serve as a mempublic policy and master’s degree in education from WilThe organization advocates for ber of the executive leadership team, liam & Mary. advancing Black leadership by working synergistically to review, revise, The Executive Leadership Council opens channels of increasing the number of Black and implement The ELC’s development opportunity for the development of Black executives to corporate CEOs, C-Suite executives and external relations programs. positively impact business and our communities. An inand board members, and “I look forward to joining The dependent non-profit 501(c)(3) founded in 1986, The ELC PRNewsfoto/The Executive Leadership Council building the pipeline of the ELC and forging new channels is the pre-eminent membership organization committed next generation of Black for funding and expanding the to increasing the number of global Black executives in corporate leaders. impact of this great organization. We have an impressive C-Suites, on corporate boards and in global enterprises.

Mr. Granger will report directly to the CEO and will value proposition and I am excited about the possibilities Comprising nearly 800 current and former Black CEOs, lead the design and implementation of fundraising to explore new horizons and expand our reach into and senior executives and board directors at Fortune 1000 strategies, development communication, and community ultimately beyond the communities we currently serve,” and Global 500 companies, and entrepreneurs at top-tier relations activities, to identify, cultivate, and steward new said Mr. Granger. firms, its members work to build an inclusive business and existing funding sources and partnerships.

Mr. Granger led fundraising efforts at the world’s leadership pipeline that empowers global Black leaders “We are pleased to welcome Earl as our first developlargest living history museum in Williamsburg, VA. Withto make impactful contributions to the marketplace and ment and impact officer. His talent, energy and expertise in a three-year period, he led the organization to three the global communities they serve. For more information, will contribute greatly to The ELC’s future growth and record-breaking fundraising years, including the organiplease visit www.elcinfo.com.

BLACK ENTERPRISE Announces the 2023 40 Under 40 List NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- BLACK ENTERPRISE, the premier Black-owned digital media brand dedicated to providing business, investment, and wealth-building resources for African Americans, unveiled its highly anticipated 40 Under 40 Class of 2023, showcasing a remarkable assembly of young Black visionaries and changemakers making their mark in their respective industries, including technology & stem, business, creative arts & entertainment, finance, media, fashion & beauty, political & social impact, and sports.

This distinguished group of honorees, celebrated for their innovation, unwavering determination, and trailblazing spirit, have not only demonstrated remarkable leadership but have also achieved notable milestones before reaching the age of 40. Among them are entrepreneurs, social activists, athletes, entertainers, tech innovators, diversity leaders, and more. Their collective dedication to creating a fairer and more equitable society exemplifies the best of this generation.

“BLACK ENTERPRISE’s 40 Under 40 list is not just a celebration of individual success but a testament to the boundless potential within our community,” said Earl “Butch” Graves Jr., CEO of BLACK ENTERPRISE. “This announcement serves as a powerful reminder that Black excellence knows no bounds and that, collectively, we are charting an extraordinary course toward a brighter, more inclusive future.”

Notably, this year, individuals had the opportunity to nominate themselves, as well as others, to be considered for the 40 Under 40 list, reflecting a broader selection process.

This inclusivity aligns with BLACK ENTERPRISE’s commitment to recognizing and making space for the diverse group of visionaries within the Black community.

“These outstanding individuals are not just the leaders of tomorrow, but the leaders of today, actively shaping industries and driving change,” said BLACK ENTERPRISE Deputy Digital Editor Selena Hill. “After curating this list with my colleagues, I’m delighted to celebrate the limitless opportunities that lie ahead for each of the honorees. Their stories are a source of inspiration, illustrating the immense potential that exists when passion meets purpose.”

BLACK ENTERPRISE will celebrate the honorees during a private, invite-only reception on Sunday, December 10th sponsored by Nationwide.

Here are the 2023 BLACK ENTERPRISE 40 Under 40 Honorees: CREATIVE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Quinta Brunson – Actress, Writer, and Producer Devale Ellis – Actor, NY Times Bestselling Author, and Podcast Host Kiari “Offset” Cephus – Grammy-Nominated Musician, Global Influencer, Philanthropist, and Fashion Icon Ziwe – Comedian and Author of Black Friend: Essays Ernest Dukes – Founder and CEO, The Nottingham Agency FASHION AND BEAUTY Winnie Harlow – Supermodel and Founder, Cay Skin Nancy Twine – Founder and CEO, Briogeo Hair Care Sergio Hudson – Fashion Designer and Founder, Sergio Hudson Olamide Olowe – Founder and CEO, Topicals Laquan Smith – Designer and Founder, Laquan Smith SPORTS Nicole Lynn – Agent and President of Football, Klutch Sports Group Angel Reese – NCAA Champion and Most Outstanding Player of the 2023 Women’s Basketball NCAA Championship Antonio Depina – Founder, SCOUTZ Sanya Richards-Ross – Olympic Gold Medalist and Founder, MommiNation Andre Tyler Iguodala – NBA Champion, Entrepreneur, and Investor TECH & STEM Aisha Bowe – Founder and CEO, STEMBoard and LINGO Everette Taylor – CEO, Kickstarter Dasia Taylor – Scientist and Founder and CEO, VariegateHealth™ Alex Wolf – Tech Philosopher Netta Jenkins – CEO, AeroDEI BUSINESS Olajuwon Cooper and Earl Cooper – Co-Founders, East Side Golf Dave Salvant and Songe LaRon – Co-Founders, SQUIRE Technologies, Inc. Kwame Onwuachi – Chef, Author, and Restaurateur Derrick Hayes – Founder and CEO, Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks Tarshena Armstrong – Director of Diversity Marketing and Development, General Motors FINANCE

Rashad Bilal – Co-Founder and CEO, Earn Your Leisure Megan Holston-Alexander – Partner, Head of the Cultural Leadership Fund, Andreessen Horowitz Anthony O’Neal – Speaker, Author, and Podcaster Terance “DJ Tao” Takyi – Managing Director, UBS Mathilda Lambert – Vice President of Community and Business Development, JP Morgan Chase MEDIA Lindsay Peoples Wagner – Editor-in-Chief, New York Magazine’s The Cut Rachel Lindsay – Author, Attorney, Media Personality, Podcaster, and Speaker Chris “Speedy” Morman – On-camera host, journalist, and executive producer Arielle “Ari” Chambers – Women’s Sports Journalist & Advocate and Founder, HighlighHER Jonathan Rab – Founder, Watch The Yard POLITICAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT Justin Pearson and Justin Jones – Tennessee State Representatives Maxwell Frost – U.S. Representative, Florida’s 10th Congressional District Brandon Scott – Mayor, Baltimore Maya Penn – CEO, Global Activist, Animator, and Filmmaker Ambre Stanford – U.S. Head of CAA Social Impact, Creative Arts Agency (CAA)

More information on this year’s honorees can be found at https://www.blackenterprise.com/40under40/.

BLACK ENTERPRISE is the premier resource for success- and business-minded Black Americans. Since 1970, the publication has empowered professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs with essential tools and information to advance their careers, excel in business, and build generational wealth. Today, BLACK ENTERPRISE is recognized as the No. 1 Black digital media brand with 10 million monthly page views and 7 million monthly unique visitors. The outlet also serves its audience through signature events and multiple linear and digital channels. To learn more, visit www.BlackEnterprise.com and follow them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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THE JOFFREY BALLET PARTNERS WITH THE CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE BIENNIAL TO PRESENT “ALL OF MANKIND” BY ARTIST JAN TICHY CHICAGO – In partnership with the Chicago the façade and interior walls of a church in CabriArchitecture Biennial, The Joffrey Ballet announc- ni-Green, was whitewashed in 2015. The mural es the completion of Jan Tichy’s installation, All depicted intertwined figures of different races of Mankind, on the windows of Joffrey Towand featured names of innocent victims who er, which is home to The Joffrey Ballet and the were murdered for their beliefs, alongside names Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The of events involving deadline racial violence. It Joffrey Ballet. Located in the center of downtown served as a memorial to humanity’s intolerance Chicago at 10 E. Randolph Street, The Joffrey Bal- and cruelty while calling for unity and solidarity. let is one of 14 venues taking part in CAB 5: This By repainting these names on the glass façade is a Rehearsal, a city-wide program including of Joffrey Tower and reconnecting them to the site-specific installations and presentations at human bodies of dancers rehearsing behind, ten outdoor City Sites and four cultural and civic Walker’s question continues to be posed fifty institutions, including the Chicago Cultural Cen- years later in the heart of the city, compelling us ter, the James R. Thompson Center, the Graham to acknowledge the long list of victims added to it Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts, since it was first asked. the Chicago Architecture Center. The most geoCollaboration between the organizations graphically expansive Biennial to date, CAB offers began when Joffrey Ballet President & CEO Greg opportunities not just for concentrated cultural Cameron reached out to Floating Museum Artisengagement with the city, but also the space for tic Director Faheem Majeed upon learning of the citizens and visitors alike to consider their relaBiennial’s 5th edition. “Our partnership with the tionship with the city at large, through historic, Chicago Architecture Biennial is a significant and civic, and personal lenses. The Chicago Architec- meaningful way to participate in Chicago’s artisture Biennial is on view now through February 11. tic and historical landscape. In sharing the high More information is online at chicagoarchitecture- visibility of the Joffrey Tower windows, we create biennial.org. a space for artists such as Tichy, to tell stories At the Joffrey, All of Mankind is a contempo- that express and remind—rather than efface—our rary reconstruction and interpretation of William city’s history.” said Cameron.

Walker’s 1973 mural, All of Mankind – Why Were This is a Rehearsal explores how contemThey Crucified? This historic mural, painted by porary environmental, political, and economic the founder of the Chicago Mural Movement on issues are shared across national boundaries

but are addressed differently around the world through art, architecture, infrastructure, and civic participation. CAB 5 builds on and expands Floating Museum’s ongoing work, including site-responsive art and design projects and public programs, to explore divergent interpretations of infrastructure, history, and the role of aesthetics as a mode for expanding how we frame the relationship between our environments and ourselves.

Jan Tichy is a Chicago-based contemporary artist and educator working at the intersection of video, sculpture, architecture, and photography.

His conceptual work is socially and politically engaged. He is currently an Associate Professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Tichy has been involved in a number of larger public art projects, among them the 2011 Project Cabrini Green, which illuminated the last high-rise of Chicago public housing with spoken word, and in 2018, Tichy was one of the inaugural artists for Art on theMART. Floating Museum—co-directed by is an art collective that creates new models: exploring relationships between art, community, architecture, and public institutions. Using site-responsive art, design, and programming, they explore the potential in these relationships, considering the infrastructure, history, and aesthetics of a space.

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THE JOFFREY BALLET PARTNERS WITH THE CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE BIENNIAL TO PRESENT “ALL OF MANKIND” BY ARTIST JAN TICHY CHICAGO – In partnership with Tower windows, we create a space interpretations of infrastructure, illuminated the last high-rise of the Chicago Architecture Biennial, for artists such as Tichy, to tell sto- history, and the role of aesthetics Chicago public housing with spoken ries that express and remind—rath- as a mode for expanding how we The Joffrey Ballet announces the word, and in 2018, Tichy was one completion of Jan Tichy’s installa- er than efface—our city’s history.” frame the relationship between our of the inaugural artists for Art on tion, All of Mankind, on the winsaid Cameron. environments and ourselves. theMART. dows of Joffrey Tower, which is This is a Rehearsal explores Jan Tichy is a Chicago-based Floating Museum—co-directed home to The Joffrey Ballet and the how contemporary environmental, contemporary artist and educaby is an art collective that creates tor working at the intersection Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official political, and economic issues are new models: exploring relationships between art, community, arof video, sculpture, architecture, School of The Joffrey Ballet. Located shared across national boundarchitecture, and public institutions. and photography. His conceptuin the center of downtown Chicago ies but are addressed differently al work is socially and politically Using site-responsive art, design, at 10 E. Randolph Street, The Joffrey around the world through art, arand programming, they explore the Ballet is one of 14 venues taking part chitecture, infrastructure, and civic engaged. He is currently an Assoin CAB 5: This is a Rehearsal, a city- participation. CAB 5 builds on and ciate Professor at the School of the potential in these relationships, wide program including site-specific expands Floating Museum’s ongo- Art Institute of Chicago. Tichy has considering the infrastructure, hising work, including site-responsive been involved in a number of larger tory, and aesthetics of a space. installations and presentations at The fifth edition of the Chicago public art projects, among them the ten outdoor City Sites and four cul- art and design projects and pubtural and civic institutions, includ- lic programs, to explore divergent Architecture 2011 Project Cabrini Green, which ing the Chicago Cultural Center, the James R. Thompson Center, the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts, the Chicago Architecture Center. The most geographically expansive Biennial to date, CAB offers opportunities not just for concentrated cultural engagement with the city, but also the space for citizens and visitors alike to consider their relationship with the city at large, through historic, civic, and personal lenses.

The Chicago Architecture Biennial is on view now through February 11. More information is online at chicagoarchitecturebiennial.org.

At the Joffrey, All of Mankind is a contemporary reconstruction and interpretation of William Walker’s 1973 mural, All of Mankind – Why Were They Crucified? This historEducation & Training: Learn new skills to care for you and loved ones ic mural, painted by the founder of the Chicago Mural Movement on the façade and interior walls Gap-Filling Funds: Help buying essential items like clothing, furniture, grab bars, of a church in Cabrini-Green, was eyeglasses, technology, and hearing aids whitewashed in 2015. The mural depicted intertwined figures of different races and featured names of innocent victims who were murOne-on-One Counseling: Help with decisions, self-care, and support dered for their beliefs, alongside names of events involving deadline racial violence. It served as a meSupport Groups: Share your stories, successes, and challenges caring foryour loved morial to humanity’s intolerance ones with fellow caregivers and cruelty while calling for unity and solidarity.

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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES OVER $1 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OVER USE OF NO-POACH AGREEMENTS “We will not tolerate companies collaborating to take advantage of workers, and my office is committed to enforcing laws that protect workers’ rights and access to fair wages and opportunities to better provide for their families.”

Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a settlement with Colony Display LLC (Colony) that resolves allegations Colony entered into no-poach agreements and engaged in wage fixing with three staffing agencies. The settlement requires Colony to pay more than $1 million to compensate temporary workers who were impacted by the unlawful activity.

“Illinois workers ultimately pay when employers collude to keep wages down. I am pleased that this settlement includes compensation for workers who were impacted by unlawful activity that limited wages and job opportunities,” Raoul said.

“We will not tolerate companies collaborating to take advantage of workers, and my office is committed to enforcing laws that protect workers’ rights and access to fair wages and opportunities to better provide for their families.”

In 2020, Raoul’s office filed a lawsuit against three staffing agencies – Elite Staffing Inc., Metro Staff Inc., and Midway Staffing Inc. – and Colony. Raoul alleged the staffing agencies formed an unlawful agreement to refuse to solicit or hire each other’s employees (commonly known as “no-poach” agreements), and to fix the wages paid to employees. Colony allegedly facilitated the unlawful agreements by act-

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THE JOFFREY... Continued From Page 5 Biennial, titled This is a Rehearsal, expands upon Floating Museum’s ongoing work, including site-responsive art and design projects and public programs, to explore interpretations of infrastructure, history, and the role of aesthetics as a way of framing the relationship between our environments and ourselves.

The Chicago Architecture Biennial (CAB) is a non-profit organization dedicated to convening the world to explore innovative ideas and bring people together to collectively imagine and shape the future of design. CAB’s programs are committed to producing opportunities to explore and address timely global issues through the lens of architecture and design, emphasizing community input, sustainability, and equity. Free and open to the public, CAB stands as North America’s largest international survey of contemporary architecture.

The Joffrey Ballet is one of the premier dance companies in the world today, with a reputation for boundary-breaking performances for more than 60 years. The Joffrey repertoire is an extensive collection of all-time classics, modern masterpieces, and original works.

Founded in 1956 by pioneers Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino, the Joffrey remains dedicated to artistic expression, innovation, and first-rate education and engagement programming. The Joffrey Ballet continues to thrive under The Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director Ashley Wheater MBE and President and CEO Greg Cameron.

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New York, NY — Rising R&B powerhouse CANDIACE refreshes her fan-favorite “Fine Whine” with an official re-release of the single. It graces her acclaimed 2022 full-length album, Deep Space (Deluxe Editon).

On the track, a dreamy soundscape uplifted by charging 808s and sizzling hi-hats immediately captivates as CANDIACE follows with a flurry of enchanting vocals. Her lyrics teem with emotion, detailing her uncontainable love and attraction for a significant other.

Leaning into unforgettable melodies, it hinges on her anthemic hook, “Sexy fine whine, dutty fine whine, that shit I like.” She continues to urge, “Come and lay in my sheets tonight.”

Stay tuned for the official music video premiering on Friday, November 10. The single will also be featured in MTV’s upcoming film Noah’s Arc, premiering this winter.

It arrives on the heels of her recent collaboration with Drew Sidora, “Affirmations, Pt. II.” The latter has garnered more than 175k Spotify streams while also reeling in critical acclaim from the likes of Rated R&B, That Grape Juice, Broadway World, and more.

In other news, CANDIACE just wrapped up the second leg of her highly-successful “Deep Space” Tour.

Throughout 2023, she lit up stages across the nation with performances in Chicago, IL, Nashville, TN, New

York, NY, and Atlanta, GA, to name a few.

Fans can tune into Season 8 of Real Housewives of Potomac to watch CANDIACE shine on the big screen.

CANDIACE built widespread hype with last year’s Deep Space. In its first week, it opened with more than half a million streams and has garnered north of 7.5 million streams to date. It achieved #24 on the Billboard Current R&B Albums Chart and also peaked at #4 on the iTunes R&B/Soul chart. Additionally, it earned praise from the likes of Anita Baker, Nicki Minaj, and Toni Braxton.

She then re-upped, re-energized, and recharged her acclaimed full-length debut album with eight recordings, including “INSECURE” [feat. Trina].

Right out of the gate, “INSECURE” incited critical applause and earned plugs from the likes of Bossip and That Grape Juice, who noted, “The ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star has been making solid strides with tracks such as ‘Drive Back’ and its housing album ‘Deep Space.’ And the trajectory continues with her newest number.” Rated R&B raved, “The spicy track contains some of the bluntest lyrics and heartfelt vocals as Candiace lets a fragile lover know it’s all him and not her, putting a damper on their relationship.”

BET highlighted, “she’s telling the insecure folks about themselves.”

REVOLT Unveils Dynamic Lineup of Fall 2023 Podcast Class stories.

ATLANTA, PRNewswire -- REVOLT, America’s The 12 new shows within REVOLT’s fall 2023 podfastest-growing Black-owned multimedia empire, is proud to announce its fall 2023 podcast class. Featurcast class include: Archie The Podcast: Hosted by the world’s favorite ing 12 dynamic new shows, REVOLT’s growing podcast lineup includes captivating series spanning across music, millennial Black gay with a mic, Archie The Podcast is a culture, relationships, sports, mental health, and finance. collaborative space for speaking your mind and singing it loud, featuring captivating conversations hosted by ArWith the addition of these new shows, REVOLT now has the largest podcast network of any Black-owned multichie Jay with interesting individuals sharing their stories.

The Sobering Podcast: Hosted by Lil Frat, Kitso media company.

Moremi and Mokgethwa, The Sobering is an authentic Bringing together a mix of genres ranging from South African Hip Hop podcast feathought-provoking commentary to entertaining interviews, REVOLT’s fall 2023 turing a 100% local playlist, interviews podcast class aims to inspire listeners with prominent figures in the scene, with powerful knowledge that can be and an excellent blend of the best applied to all areas of their lives. With a tunes from local MCs. focus on authenticity and creativity, the PRNewsfoto/REVOLT Say Less w/ Kaz, Lowkey, and REVOLT Podcast Network represents a Rosy: Kazeem Famuyide, Nile Ivey, and curated blend of diverse voices and serves as a hub for Rosy Rodriguez bring laughs from the world of music, creative storytelling. With 2023 marking REVOLT’s 10th sports, and entertainment from the lens of three friends year in business, this expansion further carries out the living in the capital of the world, New York City. company’s rapid growth within the media space.

The Realest Podcast Ever: The Realest Podcast Ever “We are thrilled to unveil our fall 2023 podcast class is a vehicle for honest expression and a platform to give lineup and showcase the unique perspectives driving a voice to the unheard. Hosted by Chad Fain and Matt each powerful show,” said Aki Garrett, Vice President of Cain, the show represents the best duo in media with a Business Development of REVOLT and GM of REVOLT penchant for the polarizing and an uncanny ability to be Podcast Network. “This unveiling marks another exciting consistently clairvoyant. chapter for the REVOLT Podcast Network as we continue No Homo Show: Hosted by Boss Britt and DJ Exel, to deliver compelling narratives that not only entertain The No Homo Show is the newest LGBTQ show where all but also inspire meaningful conversations. As we continthings are homo.

After You Fail Podcast: Join Michell C. Clark for ue to push the boundaries of podcasting, we are excited conversations rooted in mindfulness, mental health, and to see how these shows captivate our audience.”

With this initiative, REVOLT remains at the forefront healing that help you to accept yourself as you are.

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MCA Chicago announces Resonance Spring Performance Series CHICAGO—Each spring the MCA presents a series of performances that are shaped by a curatorial theme reflecting our contemporary moment.

The 2024 series, which takes place from March 28 through May 12, focuses on the theme of “resonance” through works by four artists who explore the physicality of sound and voice: Anna Martine Whitehead, Samita Sinha, Laura Ortman, and 7NMS | Marjani Forté-Saunders and Everett Saunders.

Together, the artists and their respective pieces form voices expressing the present power of protest.

Resonance is organized by Tara Aisha Willis, Former Curator in Performance, with Laura Paige Resonance Programming Anna Martine Whitehead FORCE! An opera in three acts March 28–30, 7:30 pm Edlis Neeson Theater FORCE! is a sprawling, surrealist opera from artist Anna Martine Whitehead that blends experimental dance with the sounds of gospel, folk, pop, and contemporary experimental jazz. Opening upon a group of Black women and femmes as they realize they must enter a prison to escape the rapidly deteriorating society outside, FORCE! uses silence, sound, and rhythm to question who truly has control over how their time is spent.

Samita Sinha Tremor April 18–20, 7:30 pm Edlis Neeson Theater Artist and composer Samita Sinha’s latest performance work, Tremor, is born from Sinha’s practice of decomposing, distilling, and transforming Indian vocal traditions through the body, employing sound as a vessel that harnesses and liberates energy. Performed in relationship to a live sonic environment created by composer Ash Fure, and within a set designed by architect Sunil Bald, Sinha is joined on stage each night by a rotating cast of sound- and movement-based collaborators.

Live Music: Laura Ortman April 26–27, 7:30 pm Edlis Neeson Theater Violinist and composer Laura Ortman (White Mountain Apache) performs at the MCA for two evenings of live, multimedia concerts. Ortman’s performances are informed by her practice as a sculptor and installation artist; she uses this background to bridge the gap between music and fine art, describing her approach to music as “sculpting sound.” Performed in the MCA’s Edlis Neeson Theater, Ortman’s original music is presented alongside her video works, and is in response to Chicago’s historic and contemporary Indigenous communities.

7NMS | Marjani Forté-Saunders and Everett Saunders Prophet: The Order of the Lyricist May 9–11, 7:30 pm and May 12, 2:30pm Edlis Neeson Theater Prophet: The Order of the Lyricist is a multigenre coming-of-age story following a lyricist and emcee developed by 7NMS (pronounced “seven names”), a collaboration between artists Marjani Forté-Saunders and Everett Saunders. Illuminating the distinctive practices, systems, philosophies, and political ideologies that have shaped hip-hop’s emcees and lyricists, Prophet immerses audiences in a world of courage, self-determination, and devotion in an offering to radical Black expression.

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Lead support for the 2023-24 season of MCA Performance and Public Programs is provided by Elizabeth A. Liebman.

Generous support is provided by Ginger Farley and Bob Shapiro, Martha Struthers Farley and Donald C. Farley, Jr. Family Foundation, N.A., Trustee; Susan Manning and Doug Doetsch; Carol Prins and John Hart/ The Jessica Fund; and an anonymous donor.

Additional generous support is provided by Diane Kahan and Anne L. Kaplan.

The MCA is a proud member of the Museums in the Park and receives major support from the Chicago Park District.

Resonance is in-part funded by the New Works Initiative, a structure for the MCA to fund and support the development of new artworks, placing the creative process at the heart of the museum’s relationship with Chicago. This year, 7NMS, through the help of the New Works Initiative, will present Prophet: The Order of the Lyricist.

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The MCA interweaves exhibitions, performances, collections, and educational programs while providing a place for audiences to contemplate and discuss contemporary art in pursuit of a creative and diverse future. The MCA believes in the values of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) as a platform to enact structural change. The museum is generously supported by its Board of Trustees; individual and corporate members; private and corporate foundations, including the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation; and government agencies. Museum capital improvements are supported by a Public Museum Capital Grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The MCA is a proud member of Museums in the Park and receives major support from the Chicago Park District.

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Black Girls Golf Elevates Diverse Women in Golf at

This Year’s Executive Member Retreat LAPORTE, Ind., PRNewswire -- When diverse female professionals are brought together in sisterhood, amazing things happen. Just ask any of the women who attended this year’s Black Girls Golf Executive Member Retreat.

“Thank you for providing this experience. Your vision for women of color is impressive and appreciated. It takes a lot to reach a nationwide audience of American Licorice Company various ages and experiences.

You have given the opportunity to connect with people we never would have met.” - Lynda D. Lynda and more than 50 members of the Black Girls Golf organization from across the U.S. gathered this October in Kohler, Wisconsin for a weekend of connection, community, and empowerment. And a little time at the tee, of course!

The chilly October weather did little to diminish the spirit of those in attendance, who braved the elements to sharpen their skills on and off the golf course.

Through the long weekend, members participated in golf clinics, panel discussions, and networking events. Each event fostered opportunity for the diverse group of women to connect over navigating the complex experience of being a female professional.

Though their varied experiences stem from a variety of

industries and environments, their shared identities as women of color and golf enthusiasts provided them with a significant commonality: the understanding of the work and support required to achieve more diversity and inclusion in the golf industry, and beyond.

“I walked away with not just improved golf skills and knowledge but a greater sense of community and a renewed appreciation for the brands that stand beside us in supporting diversity and inclusion in golf. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your extraordinary effort and unwavering commitment. I’m looking forward to future events and the continued growth of this incredible community you’re building.” - Nicole T. As longtime official partners of Black Girls Golf, organizations like PUMAⓇ, BMW USAⓇ, the LPGAⓇ, and American Licorice™Company joined several other brands in support of this year’s retreat, and the organization’s important mission. It is through these supportive partnerships that founder, Tiffany Fitzgerald, seeks to, “continue breaking down barriers, promoting diversity, and empowering the next generation of Black girls and women in golf.”

Since its founding in 2013, Black Girls Golf has worked tirelessly under Tiffany’s leadership and vision to create more access and opportunity to careers for women of color within the golf industry, a largely insulated environment

steeped in tradition, privilege, and exclusivity. Along the way, their national membership has grown significantly, supporting more and more women each year who seek to not only build their golf skills, but connect with other supportive women as a community.

“The retreat was amazing! Not only did I learn how to play the game of golf but I was able to foster both business and personal connections with other phenomenal women.

The panels were informative, and I left with new information from all panel discussions. The whole experience took the fear out of golf for me. I now feel empowered to try and practice my golf swing and engage [in] the game of golf. “ Wendy J. As one of the many sponsors of the retreat, American Licorice Company was able to send a few of its Associates to attend the event as well. American Licorice Payroll Administrator, Bridgette Braswell, shared that, “For someone who has never golfed but has been to a few clubs, the retreat allowed for insight into the game and a window into the vision of Black Girls Golf.”

Bridgette went on to highlight her favorite aspects of the event, noting, “The panel discussion and fireside chat were excellent opportunities to hear from women [about] their career journeys, take-aways, and growth opportunities. It was also impressive and inspiring to meet so many women with diverse backgrounds, careers and roles. It was a phenomenal event and I look forward to the next one!”

This sentiment is undoubtedly shared by all those who attended this powerful event. To learn more about how Black Girls Golf supports its members and its mission all year round, visit them here: https://blackgirlsgolf.net/

American Council of Learned Societies to Celebrate Completion of Its African Humanities Program at Inaugural African Humanities Association Conference “The African Humanities Association is excited to susAssociation for their inaugural conference in South Africa, NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- The American Countain and build upon the vibrant humanities community and which will gather and celebrate a dynamic community of cil of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce exceptional scholarship fostered by the African Humanities scholars. We look forward to their continued work advancthe completion of its celebrated fellowship initiative, the Program, with an emphasis on a Pan-African perspective ing the humanities across the continent.”

African Humanities Program. ACLS joined past fellows and and collaboration across disciplines and countries,” said The AHA conference will bring together a wide range advisors of the program in celebrating the success of the Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, African Humanities Association program at the inaugural conference of the African Human- of scholars, performers, practitioners, authors, artists, and President and University of Ghana Vice-Chancellor. “This activists to discuss the relationship between scholarly ities Association on Nov. 26-29 at the University of Cape year, our first annual conference will center the intersecknowledge and the public. The conference will examine the Town in South Africa. tions of the humanities, social sciences, and arts in Africa conditions African scholars and communities are facThe African Humanities Program awarded more than with multifarious crises across the continent, creating space ing, offering platforms for deciphering the social, political, 500 dissertation and post-doctoral fellowships to scholars. to raise critical issues and imagine new possibilities.” economic, linguistic, cultural, and artistic challenges facing The African Humanities Program (AHP) was created in Formed a century ago, the American Coun2008 with generous support from Carnegie Corcil of Learned Societies (ACLS) is a nonprofit poration of New York to fund early-career scholars federation of 80 scholarly organizations. As the working and living in Africa. The program awardleading representative of American scholarship in ed more than 500 dissertation and post-doctoral the humanities and interpretive social sciences, fellowships to scholars in Ghana, Nigeria, South ACLS upholds the core principle that knowledge Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda, and created a is a public good. In supporting its member orgavital network of more than 100 senior scholars at nizations, ACLS utilizes its endowment and $37 African universities who served as program admillion annual operating budget to expand the visers and peer reviewers. The program provided forms, content, and flow of scholarly knowledge, program fellows with opportunities for residencies reflecting our commitment to diversity of identity at African centers for advanced study, manuscript development workshops, and professional devel- African Humanities Program Regional Assembly in Tanzania, 2019. American Council and experience. ACLS collaborates with institutions, associations, and individuals to strengthen opment and mentoring. In addition, the program’s of Learned Societies. the evolving infrastructure for scholarship. In all African Humanities Series has published 23 aspects of our work, ACLS is committed to principles and the continent. books by AHP fellows to date, circulating African humanpractices in support of racial and social justice.

ACLS President Joy Connolly spoke at the General Asities research to the international scholarly community.

The African Humanities Association (AHA) was sembly on Monday, Nov. 27, and as part of the ACLS panel The momentum generated by the program now conestablished by the adoption of its constitution at an African Diaspora/Africa Dialogue on Tuesday, Nov. 28. She was tinues through the African Humanities Association (AHA).

Humanities Program (AHP) Regional Assembly in Abuja in joined at the conference by Deena Ragavan, ACLS Director This new academic society, created and led by past fellows February 2020. After fifteen years of AHP activity the time for International Programs. and advisors from AHP, has already won an independent has come for a new initiative, driven by the circumstances Additional keynote speakers at the conference includresearch commission from the African Academy of Science. and needs of African scholars and locally designed to exed: The 2023 conference will host 150 scholars from across the tend the transformative impact of the AHP on the contiMalika Ndlovu, a Pan-Africanist poet whose radio continent. nent. The AHA envisages a future in Africa of confident, and podcast programs celebrate diverse voices and foster “Thanks to the support of Carnegie Corporation of self-referring communities of Humanities, Social Science connections across the continent New York, the African Humanities Program strengthened and Arts scholars who enjoy the respect of peers in other Issa Shivji, a celebrated Tanzanian lawyer, multidisthe creation and circulation of humanistic knowledge by disciplines and in wider society through their engagement ciplinary scholar, activist, and advocate for social justice in supporting early-career scholars in Ghana, Nigeria, South with multifarious challenges facing the continent. The misAfrica Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda, and by establishing strong sion of AHA is to revitalize and promote Humanities, Social Ari Sitas, an influential South African researcher, sonetworks for scholarly communication throughout Africa ciologist, dramatist, and poet, with a focus on social change, Sciences and Arts research, publications and mentoring and with Africanists worldwide,” said ACLS President Joy across the continent. culture, and post-colonialism Connolly. “We are excited to join the African Humanities

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FROM ADVERSITY TO VICTORY: DIXMOOR VIKINGS 11U AND 10U TEAM EYE SUPER BOWL GOLD IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA passing, Dj found solace in playing with the team, a testament to their bond.

The Dixmoor Vikings 11U and 10U Pop Warner teams are gearing up for an exhilarating opportunity as they head to the prestigious Pop Warner Super Bowl in Orlando, FL. This remarkable achievement comes on the heels of the team’s incredible performance, having clinched the National Runner-Up position after narrowly missing out on Nationals last year.

Under the visionary leadership of President and Founder Dwayne Tyson, the Vikings have transcended traditional coaching paradigms. Coach Tyson's commitment extends far beyond the field, fostering profound relationships with each player. “This is not just a team; this is a community of people that care for each other and love to see our kids win scholastically, physically, and emotionally,” Coach Tyson affirmed.

The program's holistic approach to nurturing young talent extends to providing healthy post-

Despite facing adversity, including a challenging period where home games were disallowed due to unrelated incidents, the Vikings rose above. This tenacity propelled them to the National Championship, demonstrating resilience and determination.

practice meals and sourcing resources for tutoring, ensuring academic excellence.

Notably, every student maintains an impressive 3.0 GPA while actively participating in community initiatives. From neighborhood clean-ups to serving over 10,000 meals to people experiencing homelessness, the Vikings instill the value of giving back.

The team's unity and support were profoundly evident during trying times. When player Dj faced the tragic loss of his mother, Mary Tyson, one of the revered “Team Moms,” the Vikings team rallied behind Dj in great support. Mary Tyson’s profound care for the children's well-being transcended typical roles, embodying the team's familial spirit. Despite her

Lakeshore Public Media works to drive up joy MERRILLVILLE --- Lakeshore Public Media asks for the public’s participation as the northwest Indiana public broadcaster collects toys for local families. Lakeshore proudly announces this collaboration with Healthy Families Porter County, marking the beginning of a heartfelt initiative aimed at spreading joy this holiday season.

The toy collection drive will commence on Monday, November 27 and continue until December 7. Lakeshore Public Media urges individuals and businesses alike to participate in this noble cause. Donations must be new toys that are appropriate for children ranging from newborn to four years of. Toys should be delivered to Lakeshore’s media station located at 8625 Indiana Place, Merrillville, Ind. As the season of giving approaches, Lakeshore Public Media is dedicated to extending its mission beyond the airwaves by joining forces with Healthy Families Porter County. Together, they aspire to brighten the holidays for families in need across our communities.

This collaboration is a testament to Lakeshore Public Media's commitment to community enrichment and service. By leveraging their platform and resources, they aim to rally the support of generous individuals, organizations, and community members to ensure a festive and joyous holiday season for all families, particularly those supported by Healthy Families Porter County.

For further information on how to

participate or contribute to this initiative, please contact Lakeshore Public Media by calling 219-756-5656 or emailing comms@lakeshorepublicmedia.org.

For further information on how to participate or contribute to this initiative, please contact Lakeshore Public Media by calling 219-756-5656 or emailing comms@lakeshorepublicmedia.org.

Healthy Families Porter County is a voluntary, no-fee program that works with young families to strengthen their parenting skills and become responsible community members in Porter County, Indiana. For more information about the Healthy Families Program, please visit fysb.org or call 219-464-9585.

Lakeshore Public Media, which operates Lakeshore PBS and 89.1FM, is a leading nonprofit public media station serving the Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland communities. With a mission to enrich lives and engage minds by providing trusted, relevant content through television, radio, and digital platforms, Lakeshore Public Media is committed to delivering high-quality programming that informs, inspires, and educates audiences of all ages. For more information, visit LakeshorePublicMedia.org.

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To support this incredible journey, the Vikings seek the public's assistance. The team needs $40,000 to facilitate the travel of 50 kids and eight coaches to Orlando, covering expenses for airfare, accommodations, meals, and exciting excursions like visiting SeaWorld and Speed Race Tracks, which will be a first-time experience traveling outside of Illinois for many players. Contributions can be made via the GoFundMe page (https:// gofund.me/494f314e) or by contacting Coach Dwayne Tyson at (708)-439-2920.

The Dixmoor Vikings' journey symbolizes the triumph of spirit, resilience, and community support. The public's generosity will help these deserving young athletes reach their dreams and create lasting memories at the Pop Warner Super Bowl.

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IMMUNE SYSTEM

(Family Features) Bolstering your immune system during winter, when coughs and colds seem to take control, is a must for the entire family. Supporting your wellness can start in a simple place – with the foods you eat and drink.

Consider an easy choice for any season like Florida Orange Juice, which can help you and your loved ones get the vitamins and minerals you need all winter long. With 100% of the daily recommended value of vitamin C in every 8-ounce serving along with key nutrients like potassium and magnesium, there’s a reason it’s referred to as the “Original Wellness Drink.”

With no added sugar or artificial flavor, it provides the benefits you need without the additives you don’t. It contains natural sugar from the whole fruit for a delicious solution that’s one of nature’s nutrient-rich foods with vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.

Plus, it’s easy to use as a nutritional ingredient in wintertime favorites like this comforting Orange Juice and Coconut Chickpea Soup or to start your day strong with a Superfruit Breakfast Smoothie.

Paired with a healthy lifestyle, 8 ounces of 100% orange juice may help support a healthy immune system as an excellent source of vitamin C and a good source of vitamin D in fortified juices. Vitamin C is commonly associated with helping maintain and strengthen healthy immune systems by protecting cells and promoting the production and function of immune cells. Mean-

Orange Juice and Coconut Chickpea Soup Servings: 8

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup diced yellow onion 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 1/2 cups diced carrots 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 3 cloves garlic, finely grated 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 quart vegetable broth

while, vitamin D also plays an important role in regulating immune response by helping immune cells fight off bacteria and viruses.

“Safeguarding your health against the spread of illness is important year-round, especially during colder months when reports of cold and flu increase,” said Dr. Rosa Walsh, director of scientific research at the Florida Department of Citrus. “A key step in supporting your immune system is maintaining a well-balanced diet that is high in essential nutrients. Incorporating an 8-ounce glass of 100% orange juice can help you meet the recommended daily value of vitamin C and support your hydration.”

Beneficial plant compounds, like those in Florida Orange Juice, along with flavonoids and colorful carotenoids work to support the immune system by fighting inflammation and helping cells communicate, which can help strengthen immune responses when encountering infections.

Additionally, 100% orange juice is a source of phytonutrients like hesperidin, which has been shown in clinical studies to have antioxidant-like properties, heart health benefits and may help reduce inflammation. Hesperidin has also been linked with benefits related to cognitive function, immune system function and bone health.

To find more information and immunity-boosting winter recipes, visit FloridaJuice.com.

1 can (14 ounces) light coconut milk 1 can (14 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup Florida Orange juice chopped cilantro (optional) In medium saucepan over medium high, heat olive oil until it shimmers.

Add onions, bell pepper, carrots and salt; cook until onions are translucent, 5-7 minutes.

Add garlic and cardamom; cook

1-2 minutes, or until garlic is fragrant. Do not brown.

Add vegetable broth, coconut milk and chickpeas; bring to simmer.

Decrease heat to low and cook until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes.

Add orange juice, remove from heat and stir. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

Serve garnished with cilantro, if desired.

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Superfruit Breakfast Smoothie Servings: 2

8 ounces Florida Orange Juice 4 ounces dark sweet cherries 2 ounces pomegranate juice In blender, puree orange juice, cherries and pomegranate juice then serve.

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REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE DON'T LOSE YOUR PROPERTY TO FORECLOSURE. Put money back into your pocket. Here is how you can win. CALL US AFTER 10am AT (708)378-7324 ASK FOR DIANA (ILLINOIS HOUSING SERVICE.INC). _______________________________ AC 11-29-2023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A, THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-3 Plaintiff, -v.- MARK DILLARD, RENETTA DILLARD Defendants 2021 CH 00494 12816 S. RACINE AVENUE CALUMET PARK, IL 60827 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 21, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 28, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12816 S. RACINE AVENUE, CALUMET PARK, IL 60827 Property Index No. 25-32115-048-0000 The real estate is improved with a townhouse. The judgment amount was $201,207.74. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650, Chicago, IL, 60602 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 21 8357. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650 Chicago IL, 60602 312-541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 21 8357 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 2021 CH 00494 TJSC#: 43-4232 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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America Rallies for Afterschool Programs

PHOTO SOURCE: (c) Rawpixel / iStock via Getty Images Plus (StatePoint) Afterschool programs keep children safe, inspire them to learn, and give working parents the peace of mind that comes with knowing their kids are supervised and learning after the school day ends. There is an urgent need for greater investments in these programs, as U.S. children and youth try to recover academically and socially from the pandemic.

Studies show there aren’t nearly enough afterschool and summer learning programs. For every child in an afterschool program, four more are waiting to get in. Some 24.7 million U.S. children not in an afterschool program would be enrolled if a program were available to them.

Additionally, there are significant inequities, with unmet demand for afterschool programs significantly higher among Latino and Black children than children overall.

Each year, “Lights On Afterschool” celebrates the achievements of afterschool students and draws attention to the need for more afterschool programs. A million people are participating in more than 8,000 “Lights On Afterschool” events around the country this fall.

Organized by the Afterschool Alliance, this year’s events include academic contests, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) demonstrations, community service events, debates and discussions, student art shows and performances, family fun nights, runs and walks, and much more. Events are focused on academics, health and well-being, the arts, civic engagement, STEM learning, fitness and healthy eating, cyberbullying prevention and more.

Afterschool” and how to participate, visit afterschoolalliance.org.

“Communities are coming together to showcase the skills students gain and the talents they develop in their afterschool programs,” says Jodi Grant, executive director of the Afterschool Alliance. “We need to celebrate and support the programs that do so much to help students succeed in school and in life. We need sustained investments and increased support, so all students and families will finally have access to the afterschool programs they need.”

o learn more about “Lights On

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