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Chicago Weekend JULY UNEMPLOYMENT NUMBERS UNCHANGED AT 4.9%; VOTER PARTICIPATION WILL HELP DETERMINE FUTURE STATS The Chicago Urban League’s Workforce Development Director Andrew Wells recently issued the following statement in response to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) July 2016 jobs report: “The July national unemployment rate remained at 4.9 percent. Unfortunately, the story for Chicago’s African American community is also the same with a heightened unemployment rate of more than 18 percent coupled with scarce opportunities for upward movement in the workplace. Twenty-sixteen is a critical year. We are witnessing one of the most historic, unprecedented and unpredictable Presidential elections on record. ‘We, the people’ get to decide what type of future we want and who best can lead us to where we want to be, particularly as it relates to the job market.
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Congressman Danny K. Davis, (D-Illinois, 7th)
Melinda Kelly, Executive Director, Chatham Business Association
William Natale, Regional Director of Public Affairs – OH/IL/CO/Miami Media Schools and Author of “1968 - A Story As Relevant As Today As It Was Then”
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Rev. Dr. Derrick B. Wells, Senior Minister, Christ Universal Temple
Paula Thornton Greear, Senior Vice President of External Affairs, Chicago Urban League
Rev. Dr. Leon D. Finney Jr. President, Woodlawn Community Development Corporation, Community Organizer and Pastor of the Metropolitan Apostolic Community Church
Pastor Richard A. Wooten Executive Director and Founder Gathering Point Community Council
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uring a panel discussion hosted by the Chicago Citizen Newspaper Group Inc. entitled, “Violence and Race Relations in America: Where Do We Go From Here?” a group of panelists came together to discuss numerous topics under the banner of violence and race relations in the US. The panelists touched on numerous issues commenting on everything from black-on-black crime, to police brutality and excessive force, to black economics and race relations in America. The panel discussion was held at the Chicago Citizen Newspaper Group Inc. located on 806 East 78th Street and was streamed live on Facebook and Periscope.
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Two gold medals won in 100m freestyle as US swimmer, Simone Manuel, ties for first place with Canadian teenager Penny Oleksiak.
Simone Manuel, first African American woman to win swimming gold, ties with first ‘millennial’ winner
Simone Manuel made history on Thursday night (11 August), winning the 100m freestyle to become the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in swimming. The 20-year-old Manuel upset world-record holder Cate Campbell of Australia and tied with Penny Oleksiak of Canada. Campbell was on pace to take her world record even lower when she made the turn out front, with little sister Bronte right behind her. But the Aussie siblings, who teamed up to lead their country to gold in the 4x100 freestyle relay, couldn’t hang on. Bronte faded to fourth, and Cate dropped all the way to sixth at the finish.
Some may feel like their opinion doesn’t matter, but that’s quite the contrary. It’s critical to be engaged in the democratic process and to unite around issues that matter to us including access to education, social justice and economic opportunities. Despite blatant racial discrimination in the first half of the 20th century, Blacks experienced higher labor force participation and had a keen focus on education and skills attainment. In 1954, the unemployment rate for Blacks was 9.9 percent and 5 percent for whites. In the 1960s, important civil rights legislation was passed, protecting citizens against discrimination by race, religion, sex or national origin. Fast forward to the 70’s and 80’s, the socio-economic gap began to widen, and Black unemployment rose exponentially. In the early 1990s, Black unemployment dropped below 10 percent. Entering the 2000s, we saw unemployment rise followed by the Great Recession of 2008. This brief history lesson sheds light on the correlation between the Black unemployment rate and who’s occupying the White House.
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Illinois Chamber of Commerce Waterways Study Identifies $102.5 Billion Impact SPRINGFIELD – Illinois waterways support more than 1.7 million jobs and $102.5 billion in wages. That’s the core finding of a report recently released by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce Foundation highlighting the importance of the Illinois River to the state’s economy. Total employment across the 22 counties that benefitted from the waterway in 2014 represents approximately 47 percent of all employment in the study. “Commercial navigation and our inland waterways are unsung assets of our transportation networks. This report identifies not only that they are a significant source of employment for Illinoisans across the state with over $102 billion in annual wages but that with additional investment, these benefits can grow,” said Benjamin Brockschmidt, executive director, Infrastructure Council of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce.
The findings are in the Final Report: An Economic Impact and Cluster Analysis of Illinois River Lock and Dam Facilities for Beneficial Users, prepared by the Economic Development Research Group, Inc., in association with the Center for Transportation Research at the University of Tennessee. “According to a recent U.S. Department of Agriculture analysis, more than half of U.S. soybeans are destined for export markets, and around half of those soybean and soybean co-product exports are moved by barges on the inland waterways,” according to Illinois Soybean Association Director Paul Rasmussen, who farms near Genoa, Illinois. “This ground-breaking research helps quantify the critical importance of the Illinois River. Its natural and man-made systems of the Illinois River support our communities in many ways,” Rasmussen says. “In fact,
the Illinois River passes through or touches 22 counties, and nearly two million jobs in the state are tied to the smooth operations of the river.” “The economic information gleaned from the study clearly shows the importance of our inland waterway transportation system to Illinois and surrounding states. This will prove to be invaluable as we continue to advocate for future investments,” said Tom Mueller of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board. “This report highlights the invaluable contribution of the Illinois River and Chicago Waterway System to the state’s chemical industry,” said Mark Biel, executive director, Chemical Industry Council of Illinois. “Our industry is a robust provider of over 45,000 jobs in Illinois with an average annual wage of above $112,000. These great jobs depend on the open and continuous movement of goods on Illinois’ waterways.”
Protestors march in the street following the shooting death of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, La. (The Drum)
Simply put, your vote is your voice, but not voting also sends a powerful message of complacency and consent. It’s critically important that we make our voices heard at the polls. We cannot affect change unless we are part of the process. The 2016 election is our opportunity to define our economic expectations while holding those who are elected accountable. Our future depends on it.”
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The discussion was held on Friday, August 5th as news broke about the release of a videotape concerning the shooting death of Paul O’Neal by Chicago police. The date of the discussion was also significant since it fell on the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic march in Marquette Park fifty years to the date. At that time, Dr. King had become the victim of violence as he marched for fair housing with 700 other protesters in the park. In a room filled to capacity, panelists broke down the topic of violence by first looking at behavioral issues associated with violence. Responding to a question about black-on-black crime, Reverend Dr. Derrick B. Wells,the senior pastor at Christ Universal Temple, emphasized the importance of righteous thinking. At his church he teaches his congregation how to live better lives through the renewing of their minds. “When we see young men and young women who do not understand who they are, who don’t understand what they are capable of and who perhaps even have a sense of hopelessness and despair...they need something to help them shift how they see themselves and how they see their environment,” Wells said. People facing this situation need a, “sense that they can do
better,” he added, so that they can change the condition they are in. “As someone who grew up in a single-parent home, one of the things that I did was identify with examples of people who were doing what I wanted to do,” Wells said. After that, Wells added he began to model his thinking and behavior after those people. Wells often shares his testimony and describes himself as a “one-time dancer with trouble” who grew up “un-churched.” He attributes a change in his behavior to nothing other than the “presence of God” within him. During the panel discussion, his message of hope and inspiration revolved around the idea that people can arrive at a different place even if the situation looks hopeless when they change the way they think. “Just because I was surrounded by certain people and certain things and certain conditions, I came to the realization that I did not have to stay there,” Wells said. “That I believe is one of the things that will help our community come out of the conditions...we should remind ourselves of not settling for the conditions as they exist,” he explained. While Rev. Wells was discussing the spiritual steps needed to change one’s condition, Dr. Carl C. Bell, MD, addressed the topic from a scientific standpoint and discussed how fetal alcohol
exposure is devastating the black community. Fetal alcohol exposure occurs when a woman drinks while pregnant. Alcohol can disrupt fetal development at any stage during pregnancyincluding the earliest stages and before a woman knows she is pregnant, according to niaaa.nih.gov, the website for the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. The website points out that drinking during pregnancy can cause brain damage, leading to a range of developmental, cognitive and behavioral problems, which can appear at any time during childhood. Bell said sometimes women engage in social drinking before they even know they are pregnant, especially during the four-to-six week mark. While social drinking may be acceptable when a woman is not pregnant, Dr. Bell said drinking while pregnant is never acceptable. Brain damage caused by fetal alcohol exposure is causing many problems in the black community and the issue is cropping up in various ways including problems associated with mental health, healthcare and corrections. Historically, Bell added, Native Americans, like blacks, have experienced a similar fate as it relates to alcohol where the destruction of entire communities has occurred due to abuse of alcohol. At Jackson Park Hospital where he works, Bell added he’s
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Protestors demand arrest of police who shot and killed Alton Sterling By Candace J. Semien (The Drum, NNPA Member)
BATON ROUGE — Whether it was a gathering of 300 in front of the Triple S convenience store, small groups of 50 meeting at area churches, nearly 400 at city hall, dozens painting signs at LSU, or a thousand marching through downtown, Baton Rouge residents and visitors are protesting the death of 37-year-old Alton Sterling, who was shot by Baton Rouge police officers on July 5. The shooting immediately drew public attention and protesters began taking their cries for justice to the streets, starting on North Foster. Demonstrations for Alton Sterling followed in major cities across the nation. Protests have been largely peaceful, however local, city, and state officers’ use of force when arresting protesters have resulted in injuries. Reports have serviced of police attacking, beating, and illegally arresting protesters. This treatment has been publicized in national media. Following closed meetings between Black elected officials and the U.S. Department of Justice, East Baton Rouge
metro councilman Lamont Cole said the group has “some serious concerns” about how protesters have been handled by police. The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana agrees. On July 13, the group filed a lawsuit against the Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD), the Louisiana Department of Public Safety, EBRP Sheriff ’s Department, and state police for using excessive force and “violating the First Amendment rights of demonstrators who were protesting peacefully against the killing of Alton Sterling.” The ACLU has requested a restraining order that would put restrictions on how protesters can be scattered and detained during future demonstrations. Under the order, officers would not be able to use chemical agents—such as tear gas— without clear warning and authorization from the governor. Officers that worked protests would also be required to clearly display their names, agency and identifying number. The Drum is a member publication of the National Newspaper Publishers Association. Learn more about becoming a member at www.nnpa.org.
Munoz legislation protecting children signed into law SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Antonio “Tony” Munoz (D-Chicago) led legislation that was signed into law recently allowing the Chicago Police Department to move their criminal offender registration location. Senate Bill 3354 gives the superintendent of the department the ability to choose a new fixed location to conduct registrations. Currently, state law requires any person ordered to register as an arsonist, sex offender or violent offender against youth to do so at the Public Safety Headquarters, a location that poses security concerns for the police department due to its proximity to a school and public library. “Keeping our children safe is a priority for everyone,” Munoz said. “This legislation gives the superintendent the ability to keep kids safe by putting the offender registration site in a better location for its purpose.” The Chicago Police Department completed 7,430 registrations from Jan. 1–June 30, 2015, at the Public Safety Headquarters located on 35th Streetand Michigan Avenue. Several years ago, the police department moved the registration to the back of the building to minimize the contact between children and offenders as they waited to register, but concerns with surrounding schools and building security persist. The legislation is effective immediately.
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THIS IS WHY BLACK-OWNED NEWSPAPERS MATTER By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. (NNPA President and CEO)
Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This summer, Brandi Montgomery and Brelaun Douglas worked at In 2017, we will celebrate 190th anniversary of the Black Press in the “Atlanta Voice,” Briahnna Brown and Mckenzie Marshall at the “Chicago America. Since the first publication of Freedom’s Journal on March 16, 1827 Defender,” Victoria Jones and Rushawn Walters at “The Washington in New York City, Black-owned newspapers have led the way when it comes Informer,” and Tatyana Hopkins and Sidnee King worked at the “Michigan to raising a voice of consciousness for Black America. Today, in 2016, BlackChronicle.” owned newspapers still matter. Black-owned newspapers are businesses and employers that continue Black Lives Matter. Black Votes Matter. Black Press Matters. In order to serve the economic development interests of Black communities. As to overcome racial inequality and injustice, we have to emphasize the the economy in the United States continues to rebound from economic importance of nurturing and mentoring the rise of a new generation of stagnation and recession under the leadership of the first African American freedom-fighting journalists, publishers and African American owners of President, it should also be a national priority to ensure the advancement of newspapers and media companies. the economic well-being of Black families, businesses, and communities. There is a huge, qualitative difference between media that is BlackIn the face of historic, political opposition led by the Republicanowned and non-Blackcontrolled Congress, President owned media that is Barack H. Obama, has targeted to Black consumers. achieved leadership success in Numerous national studies restoring and revitalizing the have documented that BlackU.S. economy. In particular, owned newspapers remain the automotive industry has the “trusted and respected” set new records this year source of news, empowering in automobile sales. Thus, success stories, and cultural we note, with appreciation, aspirations for more than 45 those companies in the million Black Americans. automotive sector that have The inaugural been supportive of the NNPA Discover the Unexpected during these difficult and (DTU) NNPA Journalism challenging times. Fellowship Program this General Motors summer at the Howard brands continue advertise University School of with the NNPA and as a Communications supported consequence contributes by Chevrolet has done to the sustainability of the remarkably well in Black Press in America. In identifying and encouraging particular, Chevrolet has been Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., says that there is a huge, qualitative the next generation of gifted, outstanding in its support difference between media that is Black-owned and non-Black-owned talented and committed of Discover the Unexpected media that is targeted to Black consumers. young journalism scholars. scholarships as part of the The National Newspaper current NNPA fellows program. Publishers Association is Chevrolet also increased its pleased with the positive and transformative results of the DTU fellowships. advertising with many NNPA newspapers this year. It is our hope that The NNPA fellows scored front-page news features in NNPA member this successful pilot program will be continued and even expanded in the newspapers across the nation. In addition to attending both the Republican upcoming academic year. National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio and the Democratic National Long live Black-owned newspapers and the struggle for freedom, Convention in Philadelphia, Pa., the NNPA fellows completed assignments justice and equality. Yes, Black-owned newspapers surely do matter. that covered a wide range of subjects from Muhammad Ali’s legacy Learn more about the Discover the Unexpected (DTU) program at and Black arts and culture to contemporary Black family life, the 2016 http://www.nnpa.org/dtu/ and use the hashtag #DiscoverTheUnexpected Olympics in Rio, mass incarceration, new data on police and prosecutorial on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter @BlackPressUSA and @NNPA_ misconduct and abuse, and the struggle to preserve Historically Black BlackPress and like our Facebook page at NNPA Black Press.
WBDConnect Event Connecting powerhouse women business owners and other diverse suppliers with Fortune 500 Companies is what it’s all about at the Women’s Business Development Center’s (WBDC) 30th Anniversary WBDConnectevent. From procurement to matchmaking to networking, WBDConnect is focused on expanding business partnerships, and is being hosted at the Skyline Ballroom, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Rd., in Rosemont on Tuesday, September 13, from 1 to 6:30 p.m. Cost to attend is $100 per person for all the afternoon sessions, dinner and the game, or $50 for just the Fireside Chat, dinner and game. Tickets will be available at the door based on availability. For information and to purchase tickets for WBDConnect, visit (www. wbdc30.org) or call (312) 853-3477. A nationally recognized economic development center now in its 30th year, the Women’s Business Development Center, headquartered in Chicago, provides a continuum of business development services to prospective and established women entrepreneurs including counseling, training, financial, certification and procurement assistance in Spanish and English.
Institute Offers Business Leaders A Chance To Compete For $10,000 Innovative entrepreneurs with cutting-edge ideas and superb pitching skills will have the opportunity to win $10,000 in business funding by participating in the National Black MBA Association® Innovation Whiteboard Challenge®. The Challenge will take place on Friday, October 14 in New Orleans at the 38thAnnual National Conference & Exposition as a featured component of The Entrepreneurial Institute. Three finalists will present their business ideas to a panel of venture capitalists, academicians and successful business owners with the hopes of winning the grand prize. Based in Atlanta, GA, The National Black MBA Association® is the largest premiere business organization
in the country, serving more than 9,800 members across 45 professional chapters. The organization’s programs, events and partnerships are designed to increase awareness and facilitate access to graduate management education programs and career opportunities in the field of business. NBMBAA® will present its 38th Annual National Conference & Exposition themed “The Q Factor: Quality, A Leadership Paradigm,” in New Orleans, October 11 – 15, 2016 at the New Orleans Convention Center. The Conference will feature a career expo with close to 300 corporations, government entities, and universities delivering quality programs carefully designed to empower business professionals at every career level, and
opportunities for entrepreneurs interested in starting a new venture or growing their existing one. Applications for the Innovation Whiteboard Challenge®will be accepted through 6:00 P.M. ET, August 12, 2016. All applicants for the Whiteboard Challenge must be NBMBAA® members and can apply here: http:// nbmbaawhiteboardchallenge2016.startupcompete.co/. Receive 50% off NBMBAA membership when you apply for the Innovation Whiteboard Challenge Use code: 16WHITEBOARD16 To learn more about the NBMBAA® Conference, view the conference schedule and register, visit http://www. nbmbaaconference.org/aboutConf/default.aspx
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CHA Youth Create Their Own Businesses and Learn to be CEOs CHICAGO - After six weeks of exploring some of the city’s largest companies, speaking with executives at billion dollar franchises and imagining what it’s like to be a CEO, 25 CHA young people are graduating from the BMO Harris Financial Literacy and Leadership Institute (FLLI) in the Department of Management, at DePaul University’s Driehaus College of Business sponsored by the Chicago Housing Authority. “We’re meeting with businesses and we see what’s going on behind the scenes,” said Jayla Davis-Young, a high school junior from West Englewood and aspiring professional volleyball player. “Even when you’re in the spotlight it’s important to understand every part of a business including the contracts, business deals and how the money works. This is a great opportunity to network and get my name out there.” Over the past several weeks, students like Davis-Young have convened at DePaul’s Loop Campus to utilize financial software, develop leadership skills and build wealth - skills that will help them take important steps towards college and career. “Financial literacy is critical to the success of our young people and we are proud to be offering this opportunity for a third consecutive year in partnership with DePaul University,” said CHA CEO Eugene Jones, Jr. “In what we at CHA have termed the ‘Year
of the Youth,’ we are committed to programs and partnerships that support the ambitions of all of our bright, young and talented youth.” FLLI is part of an established partnership between DePaul and CHA that is ensuring CHA’s young people have the financial and business skills necessary to compete in an increasing competitive professional world. Students work in teams to build a business and they compete against each other to establish the best business model. They are supported by mentors who help them determine efficient product price points, effective marketing decisions, production requirements and other essential skills that produce a successful real world business. Students then explore first-hand the application of these skills on visits to locations like Soldier Field, in trainings with professionals who instruct on business simulation technology and in conversations with senior executives like Stacey Bolton, a Senior Vice President at The Northern Trust. “The intention is to inspire them,” said Doctor Scott Young, the FLLI program director and Chair of the Management Department at DePaul. “Many of these students never even think of college as a possibility, and we are able to show them a college campus and connect them with
strong role models who have overcome many of the same challenges our students currently face.” Students are provided with more than just the skills to succeed however. They are also supplied with essential business attire from Macy’s for job interviews and future careers. “It’s been an all-around great experience being in downtown and getting exposure to the city,” said Jamirico Wilson, a high school junior from Englewood. “I’m getting my name out there and seeing past what I normally see on a daily basis. I want to be an animator, and this program is helping to ensure I apply my talents so they don’t go to waste.” This program is just one of several opportunities made possible by CHA and DePaul’s ongoing collaboration and have become even more important during the Year of the Youth campaign that prioritizes CHA youth and their success. Other collaborative 2016 programs include: w Documentary Filmmaking for Girls – A sixweek summer program that allows young CHA females to become documentary filmmakers at DePaul University’s School of Cinematic Arts. w Mobile Maker Labs – Mobile labs that are operated by DePaul’s Digital Youth Network and travel across the city transforming digital deserts into innovative learning hubs
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Mary Kay Entrepreneur And Harvard MBA Reaches Pinnacle Of Success
AS ONE JOURNEY ENDS, ANOTHER BEGINS. CONGRATULATIONS!
PRNewswire-- What started as a What started as a small goal to make small goal to make $200 extra dollars $200 extra dollars a month turned a month turned into a record-setting into a record-setting accomplishment and extraordinary success story for accomplishment and extraordinary success Mary Kay Independent Elite Executive story for Mary Kay Independent Elite National Sales Director Gloria Mayfield Executive National Sales Director Gloria Banks. The Detroit, Mich. native is the Mayfield Banks. The Detroit, Mich. native first African American woman to hold is the first African American woman to hold the number one position within Mary Kay’s independent sales force in the the number one position within Mary Kay’s United States based on year-to-date independent sales force in the United States earnings. (PRNewsFoto/Mary Kay Inc.) based on year-to-date earnings. Banks started her Mary Kay business in 1988 to earn extra money to pay for her children’s daycare costs. For nearly two decades, the entrepreneur has blazed a trail within the global cosmetics company Mary Kay Independent Elite Executive National Sales Director Gloria by breaking numerous company records Mayfield Banks celebrates success at Mary Kay’s recent annual Seminar including achieving the status of Mary in Dallas. Kay Independent Elite Executive National Sales Director, a position held by only three Mary Kay has influenced and encouraged countless number of intoxicating because I didn’t have that anywhere else.” women in the United States. A graduate of Howard University women.” As leaders within their industry, Independent National and Harvard Business School, Banks also holds an Honorary Banks was recognized for her accomplishments at Mary Sales Directors often mentor other Mary Kay business owners Doctorate from University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Kay’s annual Seminar in Dallas recently. The event ran July by sharing best practices, knowledge and guidance on running “What it means to me to be the first African American 24 through Aug. 6 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention a successful business. Throughout her Mary Kay journey, to achieve the number one position within Mary Kay’s Banks has traveled the world to inspire and train future leaders Center in Dallas and was comprised of four back-to-back independent sales force is hope and possibilities,” said Banks. conferences. It’s one of the largest events in North Texas. The within the company’s independent sales force, which exceeds “Whenever someone you know or someone that looks like you convention focused on recognizing Mary Kay Independent 3.5 million people in more than 35 markets around the world. achieves something that no one else has done, it just opens up Beauty Consultants for their achievements while also providing “Gloria has been instrumental in helping our company a possibility. I tell people that I joined Mary Kay for the money education, inspiration and motivation for the year ahead. grow by enriching women’s lives in the United States and but I fell in love with the recognition. Being around ambitious Banks resides in Baltimore, Md. with her husband, Ken throughout the world,” said Darrell Overcash, President of women who kept God first, family second and career third was Banks, and they share four adult children. Mary Kay U.S. “Her leadership, dedication and passion for
Champagne Diamonds Make Fashion Transitions Pop This Fall (NewsUSA) - Are you still trying to find the perfect this fall. accessory to your summer-to-fall-transition fashion * Neutral tones. Fitting perfectly with the staples? The answer may be as simple as adding the champagne diamond color spectrum, tones like color of one gemstone: champagne diamonds from loden, pea green, camel, cocoa, toffee, ivory, dove Rio Tinto’s Argyle Mine in Australia. grey, grey, charcoal and ink were showcased in the “The light champagne to rich 2014 spring shows as fall and winter mustcognac natural shades are haves. neutral, making them a perfect * Soft tones. If pastel-style color is more combination for all the neutrals your thing, consider tones like carnation, that we’re seeing in fashion as dusty rose, nude, peachy nude, ice well as all of the rich brighter blue, lilac and lavender. gemstone colors, popular at No matter what colors you holiday time,” says jewelry decide to sport during the and style expert Michael transition to cooler seasons, O’Connor. be assured that Argyle Since the diamond’s champagne diamonds are color is natural, it’s a formidable fashion mustcategorized as a “fancy have with every style, including colored” diamond. Yet, this rocker chic, athletic wear, casual A bold geometric word really doesn’t do it justice elegance and red carpet drama. cuff bracelet considering its rarity -- for every “The good news for those looking with champagne 10,000 white diamonds, there is to maximize their fashion purchases only one natural-color diamond. diamonds is ideal for is that champagne diamonds go with nearly 2016 fall fashion. Despite its rarity, however, the any clothing category,” says O’Connor. “The warm, champagne diamond remains price neutral tones of champagne diamonds easily lend accessible, making it attainable for nearly anyone. themselves to summer, fall and winter wear, making So which colors will fashionistas be coupling with the transition from lightweight summer styles to Argyle champagne diamonds this season? winter’s layered looks effortless.” * Jewel tones. Metallic fabrics in shades ranging This fall, nearly anybody can pick out their from cranberry and hot pink to deep emerald, teal, favorite outfit -- whether it be silk, neoprene or orchid, honey mustard, wine and crimson highlight denim -- and feel comfortable knowing that their this category. champagne diamond accessories will always match. * Bright tones. Orange, tangerine, cherry, fuchsia, For more information, visit www. diamondswithastory. caution yellow, lime and cobalt will surely “pop” com.
Did You Know Your Eye Makeup Could Be Making You Sick? (NewsUSA) - For a lot of women, eye makeup is an essential part of being properly dressed -- just as important as a stylish outfit or nice shoes. But while mascara and eyeliner can create different looks, from subtle to striking, they can also make you sick. The problem: Eye makeup can be a breeding ground for bacteria. We all have a few microbes, like Staphylococcus and Streptococcus, living around our eyes. When eyeliner or mascara is applied, some of those bugs stick to the applicator and are carried back to the makeup container. Eye products are supposed to contain preservatives to keep bacteria from growing. But some products don’t have enough. And over time, the preservative’s effectiveness declines. As a result, the bacteria on an eyeliner pencil or mascara applicator grow and multiply. Each time you apply makeup, you get bigger and bigger doses of bacteria -- enough to cause serious infections. “Every year, many women end up with eye infections from cosmetics,” warns the University of Rochester Medical Center. “In rare cases, women have been temporarily or permanently blinded by an eye cosmetic, according to the FDA.” You can, however, prevent these problems and others with these simple tips:
* Don’t share makeup to avoid spreading bacteria. * Replace your eye makeup regularly, at least every three to four months. * Remove eye makeup at the end of every day. * Practice good eyelid hygiene. * Keep updated on the latest eyelid-eyelash hygiene clinical safety reports. Christine Sindt, OD, Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Iowa, recommends wiping the eyes daily with a new antibacterial eyelid cleanser, such as Avenova from NovaBay Pharmaceuticals. “One recent study showed that Avenova dramatically reduces the amount of Staphylococcus and other bacteria around the eye -- by more than 99 percent,” says Sindt. “Avenova contains a solution of pure hypochlorous acid, a substance used by the body as a natural defense against pathogens, but is completely harmless to skin.” “I encourage women to talk to their doctors about daily eye hygiene using safe and effective products, such as Avenova, which can be the best defense against infections and other common eye problems, like dry eye and Blepharitis,” adds Columbus, Ohio, ophthalmologist Alice T. Epitropoulos, MD. “Take these steps, and women can have both beauty and healthy eyes.” For information click on www.Avenova.com.
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE MARCUS EVANS RECEPTION Photos by Jerome Photography 312 375 5704
Judge John Lyke and State Rep Marcus Evans (33)
State Representative Marcus Evans, Jr. (33) addresses friends and colleagues at rooftop reception in his honor. Evans outlined his plans for the future and for the State of IL. Looking on left to right are Marlow Colvin, ComEd, Ald. Michelle Harris (8) and Mayor Rahm Emanuel
State Representative Marcus Evans Jr (33) and Loren Harris, a coordinator for the Democratic Party
Sam Balark V.P. AT&T Michael Lieteau, AT&T and Cornell Barnette, ComED.
LR Mike Lieteau AT&T, Andre Guichard owner Guichard Art Gallery and Marlow Colvin, ComED attending the National Black Conference of Black Legislators.
Kristopher Anderson Chicago Realtors and State Representative Marcus Evans Jr. (33)
Marcus Evans Family and his closest friends came out in support of their favorite elected official.
Illinois State Representative Ellie Sims, (34) Il. Senator Kimberly Lightford (4) Il. Senator Donnie Trotter (17)
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According to www.americanexpress.com, black business Englewood and the Auburn-Gresham neighborhood, Pastor observed four out of ten patients have been diagnosed growth has skyrocketed, but continues to lag behind due to Wooten was booed at his retirement party because he had been with fetal alcohol exposure. People who have brain damage a lack of entrepreneurial education, the need to achieve the an outspoken member of the force. which results from fetal alcohol exposure are “all over the necessary resources to compete with larger corporations and the He emphasized the importance of the community African-American community,” he said, and the impact has been need for greater to financing. embracing and supporting their black officers because he said longstanding. Paula Thornton Greear, senior vice president of external they are not receiving the support and understanding they often Bell, who has studied the sociological, psychological and affairs at the Chicago Urban League and panelist during the deserve in their precincts. This factor especially, as Wooten spiritual causes of violence since the 1970’s points out that the discussion, supported those figures. pointed out, makes it extremely difficult for black officers to number of liquor stores in the black community has made the The issue of failing black businesses is “complex” said speak out on corruption or wrong doing within the department problem worse. Greear, adding, the blame can’t lie solely on the shoulders of for fear that they will be forever be labeled as a ‘trouble-maker’. Additionally, more blacks suffer from brain damage due to black entrepreneurs. “There’s a lack of access to capital for black “With black officers, it’s a damned if you do, damned if you fetal alcohol exposure he says, than whites, adding, the effects businesses,” which is why many find it hard to sustain. don’t mentality,” when the community doesn’t want to accept of fetal alcohol exposure result in things like explosive tempers, At the Urban League, “we have hundreds upon hundreds you, and neither do children who can’t of young entrepreneurs who want to start their own businesses... your peers, it puts learn, people who start their own thing, but there’s no capital there for them.” black officers in a lack social judgment “Each of us individually and collectively Greear said. These dreams collapse within the first couple of precarious situation, and other fall outs has a responsibility to change our years because they lack support. Wooten explained. from the condition. “When we talk about violence, one of the things the Urban He continued to On the other narrative,” Greear stated. “But I will say League is doing, we’re looking at the foundation of what makes stress the importance hand, Bell pointed this, we have to be able to have these this happen, what is the root cause that’s leading to this violence? of representation of out, that while these conversations about jobs, education and We have to look at it from the standpoint of education. We have African-American statistics are very actually about racism.” A new dialogue to look at it from the stand point of employment and we have to police officers on the real in the black look at it from the standpoint of asset building,” she said. force as black people community, police about racism in this country, in Chicago has “Each of us individually and collectively has a responsibility push for change. officers who react to happen, “now.” to change our narrative,” Greear stated. “But I will say this, we “It’s hard being improperly aren’t Paula Thornton Greear have to be able to have these conversations about jobs, education a police officer and “off the hook” for and actually about racism.” A new dialogue about racism in this being black,” he said. what they do since country, in Chicago has to happen, “now,” she said. “But it feels good “micro-insults” and “We have to have it with those who do not agree with us when your people “micro-aggressions,” and we have to have it again and again and again...we have to accept you and you are able to work with them. And that’s what are the result of people making “assumptions” about others hold the police accountable as well as our legislators, adding, we need more of. We need that relationship,” he added. based on racial stereotypes and “racist” behavior. Bell said, this there’s another side to that. “They have to want to be held type of behavior can lead to unlawful killings at the hands of accountable,” she stated. According to a NYT/CBS poll, the number of people who racist police. “So every day, in every way, we need to raise our voices. believe that race relations in the country has gotten worse has Reverend Dr. Leon D. Finney Jr., president of the Every day in every way, we need to be holding them accountable. Woodlawn Community Development Corporation, Community increased since last year. While some issues around race relations have changed over And every day and in every way, we need to be shaping our Organizer and Pastor of the Metropolitan Apostolic Community own narrative. Blacks have to change policy by voting, and the years, many things have not, said William Natale, regional Church referenced a series of facts in 1971 pointing to a that means the youth as well, and paying attention to not only director of Public Affairs-OH/IL/CO/Miami Media Schools. long history of problems between the police and the black the presidential election, she added, but to all elections. Blacks Another panelist participating in the discussion, Natale is also community. will never be able to push conversations for change forward, author of the book, “1968: A Story As Relevant Today As It Was Back then, there was no Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), she said “until we begin to unify,” because Then.” Finney said, but the organization exists today. The FOP that movement becomes a much stronger Natale stressed the importance of inserts itself into the disciplinary and accountability process in movement as people work towards change, education and the need for police officers situations like the Laquan McDonald case, he said, where the Greear stated. to receive training so that they can begin labor union ensures officers like Jason Van Dyke have a job even Congressman Danny Davis, an to understand the perspective of other though they have been suspended from the force. Van Dyke, elected official for over 30 years and officers. He commented on a program who is being charged criminally with 17year-old McDonald’s currently the U.S. Representative for the called, “Second Step” in Baltimore death, was suspended without pay since he was charged with 7th Congressional District of Illinois, which teaches children how to work out first-degree murder in November, just hours before the court“People asked me why commented on how power works. “How do conflict. But the funds for that program ordered release of a controversial video depicting the shooting. I retired at an early age, we obtain power,” he asked? “Because the “dried up” Natale said. “Why is that,” he Members of the public became outraged when the FOP hired people with power can do things and they asked? Van Dyke to work as a janitor and demonstrated against the and I told them I just had decide things. People make decisions based The conversation moved to black decision. Recently, a Cook County judge who barred Van Dykes enough. We get tired of on the power that they have,” he said. “Do attorneys from reviewing protected juvenile records detailing the economics, when Monique Smith, being treated like a 2nd all the good you can, for as many people as the moderator of the program, asked state ward’s childhood, said she was “troubled” by the request. you can, for as long as you can and try to panelists to respond to the argument The problem with the police, “didn’t start with Rahm class person on the job understand it the best you can. That’s where that suggests blacks would engage in Emanuel,” Finney said during the panel discussion, adding, the when you’re trying to I think we’ve got to go.” less violent activity if there were more public needs a States Attorney who is, “willing to uphold the help the people in the Participants on the panel included: jobs and greater opportunities for constitution of the United States of America,” adding perhaps Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-Illinois, the Justice Department and maybe a special prosecutor will help entrepreneurship. community.” 7th); Melinda Kelly, executive director She asked if blacks supported other to resolve the black community’s problem with the police. The Pastor Richard A. Wooten of the Chatham Business Association; community has to be willing to stay on top of these issues for the black businesses enough and if black Willaim Natale, regional director of Public businesses are failing because of a lack of “long haul,” Finney said, in order to affect real change. Affairs-OH/IL/CO/Miami Media Schools support by other blacks or because they Pastor Richard A. Wooten, executive director and founder and Author of the book, “1968- A Story are subpar? of the Gathering Point Community council said the FOP is one As Relevant As Today As It Was Then”; Dr. Carl C. Bell, MD; Entrepreneurship has been shaped by slavery and of the biggest problems in the system, adding, there’s a problem institutional racism, said Melinda Kelly, executive director of the Rev. Dr. Derrick B. Wells, senior minister at Christ Universal when officers behave with impropriety and the FOP plays a part Temple; Paula Thornton Greear, senior vice president of external Chatham Business Association, adding, black businesses have in sweeping the issues under the rug. affairs at the Chicago Urban League; Rev. Dr. Leon D. Finney Commenting on his experience as a retired police officer he had a difficult time of making it into the “mainstream.” Jr., president of the Woodlawn Community Development If small businesses in low-income communities receive added, “People asked me why I retired at an early age, and I told Corporation, community organizer and pastor of the access to mainstream opportunities, communities can be them I just had enough. We get tired of being treated like a 2nd Metropolitan Apostolic Community Church and Pastor Richard transformed, she said. “The problem is making sure that our class person on the job when you’re trying to help the people in A. Wooten, executive director and founder of Gathering Point businesses are not only locally operating,” but are a part of the the community.” Community Council. United States global economy, she added. After 23 years on the force, splitting his time in between
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