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MARIJUANA USE DURING PREGNANCY INCREASINGLY COMMON, LINKED TO STRESSFUL LIFE EVENTS A new study has found that women who experience more stressful life events in the year before childbirth have greater odds of marijuana use before and during pregnancy.

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Although relatively little is known about the health effects of using marijuana during pregnancy, studies have shown that its use may increase the chances of adverse birth outcomes, such as low birth weight, admission to the neonatal intensive care unit, and possible increased risk of miscarriage and negative impact on brain development.

NEWS

BUSINESS

CALENDAR

5 Innovations that are Making the World a Better Place

UPS’ ‘Circle of Honor’ Recognizes The Company’s Safest Drivers PAGE 4

Chicago In Tune Kickoff Event Takes Place On May 21 PAGES 10

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION NEW ‘TEST-BLIND’ POLICY IS FIRST OF ITS KIND FOR AN ILLINOIS INSTITUTION Northern Illinois University recently announced it will eliminate the use of standardized test scores for general admission and merit scholarship decisions. This new “test-blind” policy will begin for students applying to NIU for the fall of 2021.

Any high school graduate who applies to NIU with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above will be guaranteed admission.

All freshman applicants will be automatically considered for NIU Merit Scholarships, based on their GPA. The sweeping change includes the University Honors Program, with students applying to that program for the fall of 2021 no longer required to submit standardized test scores.

National higher education studies and NIU’s own data show a student’s high school GPA is a better indicator of future academic success than performance on a standardized ACT or SAT test. Research shows that the costs and inaccessibility of test preparation resources and courses often inhibit minority and low-income students, as well as students with disabilities.​

HEALTH

ACADEMY ENCOURAGES CONSUMERS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE NEW NUTRITION FACTS LABEL The updated Nutrition Facts Label can help the public make more informed decisions about their food and beverage choices. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, understanding the label can make you a wiser shopper and help you eat right.

“Nutrition Facts Labels help you find out which foods are good sources of particular nutrients such as vitamin D or dietary fiber,” says Registered Dietician Nutritionist Lauri Wright, a national spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in Jacksonville, Fla. “Nutrition Facts Labels can help you compare similar foods so you can select those lower in salt, saturated fat, trans fat and added sugars.”

Many manufacturers already have started to use the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s updated Nutrition Facts Label, which was announced in 2016. The new label must appear on all food items by January 1, 2021. The updates are based on the latest information about nutrition and the links between what people eat and chronic diseases such as obesity and cardiovascular disease. The new label reflects the most significant changes since its inception in 1993.

LAW & POLITICS

LAW SCHOOL ADMISSION COUNCIL OFFERS NEW DIGITAL LSAT PREP PRODUCTS The Law School Admission Council, administrator of the industry-leading Law School Admission Test, recently announced the launch of two new Digital LSAT preparation products that will help law school candidates improve their skills as they take the LSAT and begin their journey toward a career in the field of law.

The two new Digital LSAT preparation products are designed to complement the wide range of existing test prep tools and services, providing even more options to meet the individual needs and learning styles of today’s students. The new products are: Official LSAT Prep, which is free and included when a student registers for a free LSAC account, offers two full practice tests using the authentic Digital LSAT test environment launched in 2019.

Official LSAT Prep Plus, which is available as a one-year subscription for $99, offers more than 60 practice tests in the authentic Digital LSAT test environment.

Students who qualify for an LSAT test fee waiver will automatically qualify for a free one-year subscription to Official LSAT Prep Plus, with more than 60 practice tests. To learn more about LSAC’s Official LSAT Prep and Official LSAT Prep Plus, or to register for one of these new options, visit lsac.org/lsat/lsatprep. For more information about LSAC, please visit LSAC.org.

Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Increasingly Common, Linked to Stressful Life Events Continued from page 1 A new study has found that women who experience more stressful life events in the year before childbirth have greater odds of marijuana use before and during pregnancy.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson study explored the connection between stressful life events and marijuana use in women before, during and after pregnancy.

Among the findings: Women who reported their husband or partner lost their job in the past year were at 81% more likely to use marijuana before pregnancy and 119% more likely to continue to use marijuana during pregnancy, compared to women whose husband or partner experienced no job loss.

The study, “Cannabis Use and Stressful Life Events during the Perinatal Period: Cross-sectional Results from Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Data, 2016,” was published in the journal Addiction.

“We know that adverse childhood events increase the risk of substance abuse in a wide range of people, including pregnant women,” said lead study author Alicia Allen, assistant professor in the University of Arizona Department of Family and

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Community Medicine.

“However, this is the first study looking at more recent stressful events, such as having a sick family member, financial problems or domestic problems, to name just a few. More research is needed to identify effective interventions to reduce marijuana use during the perinatal period, and our research indicates that targeting stressful events—such

as providing interventions and trainings to alleviate stressors—may be fruitful.”

Using data from the 2016 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, researchers analyzed the self-reported responses of more than 6,000 women in Alaska, Colorado, Maine, Michigan and Washington. Approximately 6.4% of women reported using marijuana before, during or

after pregnancy.

One finding that surprised the researchers was that self-reported marijuana use during pregnancy increased by about 35% between 2011 to 2016 — from approximately 4.2% to 6.4%.

“It’s possible that the legalization of marijuana use and increases in social acceptability may contribute to increased marijuana use during pregnancy,” Allen said. “But this is speculation, so future research is needed to fully understand this increase.”

Although relatively little is known about the health effects of using marijuana during pregnancy, studies have shown that its use may increase the chances of adverse birth outcomes, such as low birth weight, admission to the neonatal intensive care unit, and possible increased risk of miscarriage and negative impact on brain development.

Current clinical recommendations suggest women abstain from using marijuana during pregnancy or during breastfeeding.

“As marijuana use continues to become more common, additional research is needed to identify all of the health effects for both mother and child, as well as to identify ways to help women abstain from marijuana use during pregnancy,” Allen said.

Public meeting on next phase of Jane Byrne Interchange project The Illinois Department of Transportation will host a public meeting March 18 at the University of Illinois at Chicago to share updates on the status of the Jane Byrne Interchange project. Work will begin later this spring that will lead to closures of Jackson Boulevard and Ad-

ams Street as well as multiple expressway ramps later this construction season.

The meeting, held on Wednesday, March 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the UIC Forum, 725 West Roosevelt Road, will be in an openhouse format.

Exhibits will be on display

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and an audio-visual presentation will be shown continuously during the meeting.

Project team members will be available to discuss the project and answer questions.

The Jane Byrne Interchange project will improve safety and traffic flow for the more than 400,000 motor-

ists who use it daily, while enhancing mobility for bicycles, pedestrians and transit.

The overall project will be complete in 2022.

For more information, visit www.janebyrneinterchange.org. You can also follow the project on Facebook and Twitter.

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National Museum of African American Music Announces Grand Opening Date After more than 20 years in development, the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) is ready to open its doors to music lovers of all ages.

The 56,000 square foot facility located in the heart of downtown Nashville will officially open to guests on Thursday, September 3, 2020 kicking off a Labor Day weekend packed with grand opening events that will help introduce NMAAM to Nashville and the world.

Advance tickets can now be purchased from the NMAAM website with general admission ticket prices ranging from $13 to $24.

“We’re extremely excited to announce our September grand opening date for all of the music fans who have been anxiously awaiting the debut of this museum,” said H. Beecher Hicks III, NMAAM president and CEO. “This museum is a unique place that tells a special story.

Our hope is that no matter your age, race or preferred music genre, within this museum you can find something that stirs your soul, pleases your ears and moves your feet. We encourage everyone to start planning their

2020 trips to Nashville and purchase your tickets to this first-of-its-kind institution dedicated to celebrating incredible people and moments in American history.”

NMAAM will open to guests on September 3 as the anchor tenant of the Fifth + Broadway development.

Fifth + Broadway is one of the largest mixed use developments in the region that includes retail, residential and office space right at the center of downtown Nashville on historic Broadway.

Upon opening, guests who visit the museum will be immersed in generations of musical history created and inspired by the work of African Americans. NMAAM features seven content galleries—six permanent and one rotating—that chronicle Black musical traditions from the 1600s up to the present day.

More than 50 genres and sub-genres of American music are explored from spirituals and gospel, to jazz, blues, hip-hop, R&B and more.

Advance tickets for general admission to the museum are now available online from the museum website, www.nmaam.org. All ad-

mission tickets are timed, with tours scheduled every 30 minutes.

The first tour group will enter at 9:00 a.m. and the last tour block will be sold at 4:00 p.m. with the museum closing at 5:00 p.m. daily.

Guests will be able to select their time slot based upon ticket availability.

General admission ticket prices are as follows: individual/adult ticket (18 years and above) is $24.95, youth ticket (7-17 years) is $13.50, senior ticket (65 years and above) is $18.75, student/educator/military ticket (must show I.D.) is $18.75 and children’s ticket (6 years and below) is free when accompanied by a paid adult. Guests who wish to spend more than one day in the museum may purchase a multi-day pass for up to three days for $37.50 at all levels. Guests can also explore becoming a museum member to receive unlimited entry for a year and access to exclusive content and museum discounts. Memberships start in the range of $25 to $50 per individual.

For additional information, please visit the Membership section of the

The National Museum of African American Music, set to open on Labor Day weekend 2020, will be the only museum dedicated solely to preserving African American music traditions and celebrating the central role African Americans have played in shaping American music.

website or call 615-488-3310. Please note that listed ticket prices do not include local taxes and fees and prices are subject to change. Group rates are available for parties of 15 or more people. Anyone interested in tour group pricing should contact groupsales@nmaam.org to coordinate their group’s visit.

The full list of grand opening activities for NMAAM and Fifth + Broadway will be released in the upcoming months. Follow NMAAM @TheNMAAM across all social media to stay up-to-date on the latest details.

About the National Museum of African American Music The National Museum of African American Music will be the only museum dedicated solely to preserving African American music traditions and celebrating the central role African Americans have played in shaping American music. Based in Nashville, Tenn., the museum will share the story of the American soundtrack by integrating history and interactive technology to honor Black musical heroes of the past and the present.

For more information, please visit www.blackmusicmuseum.org.

COMMENTARY

The Empire Has No Clothes

BY OSCAR H. BLAYTON

If your childhood memories are of the United States during the 1950s, you probably remember Hans Christian Andersen’s tale, “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” In this Danish short story, a vain emperor is tricked into purchasing an invisible set of fine clothing that can be seen only by the virtuous. So impressed was the emperor with what he believed to be his new clothes, he donned them and paraded through the streets naked.

If you are a child of the ‘50s, you also grew up on a diet of Walt Disney’s Davy Crockett, John Wayne’s Western heroes and Joe McCarthy’s anti-communist rants.

This was the time when the United States went from being “One nation with liberty and justice for all” to “One nation ‘UNDER GOD’ with liberty and justice for all,” when Congress changed the wording of the Pledge of Allegiance to distinguish ourselves from the “godless” Russians.

It was a time when little boys were encouraged to cheer as loudly for

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cowboys that slaughtered Indians as they did for Tarzan as he vanquished African savages.

By the time the “50s rolled around, America had defeated the Nazis, laid low imperial Japan and could do no wrong.

It was also a time when little girls were encouraged to prepare to marry the sons of these conquering heroes and do little else.

Children of color stood on the sidelines watching this parade of American glory go marching by while being forced to swallow our

daily dose of humiliation. We knew that taxes were taken from our parents’ hard-earned wages to build municipal swimming pools that we were forbidden to enjoy. We also watched our parents pay taxes to build grand public schools that we were not allowed to enter.

We knew that if you were Black, Latinx, Asian or from the First Nations, America wanted to crush you.

White kids didn’t have to walk in our shoes, so most did not know how crippling it was to be hobbled by bigotry and racial hatred. Many believed that our inability to walk as they did was our fault, and dispositive proof of our laziness, stupidity and low morals.

In the years since America’s “greatest generation” strutted home from World War II, the people of this nation have been fed a steady diet of lies telling us that the United States is clothed in “equal justice,” the “rule of law” and “American exceptionalism.”

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White America did not bother to turn off their TVs, open their blinds and look out the windows of their split-level homes to see that beyond the boundaries of their segregated planned communities, people of color were being gunned down in the streets in the name of law enforcement. They did not see that the harsh drug laws landing darker youths in prisons were being bent or ignored when it came to their children. And they rolled their eyes at the news of corrupt politicians overseas, while ignoring the fact that American businesses and American foreign policies were doing the corrupting.

It’s been a grand American parade these past several decades, full of loud noise, strutting heroes, shiny objects and a display of wealth.

America proclaims it has become a global empire – something to admire and make your heart beat faster.

But America is not clothed in its imagined virtues at all. Like the naked emperor America has been conned into buying a lie, wrapped in the protection of fear. In Hans Christian Andersen’s story, no one

dared point out that the emperor wore no clothes for fear of being accused of lacking virtue. Few Americans dare to point out our country’s failings for fear of being branded unpatriotic – and we need look no further than former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick to see the reality of this danger.

This country is as vile, corrupt and disgusting as Donald Trump.

We are a nation full of bigots ruled by bigots – a country of greedy grasping materialists who would destroy the very planet on which we live for the sake of a few more shiny things. And we abuse and kill our fellow humans for these same reasons.

The world sees America for what it is – a naked Donald Trump strutting down Main Street to the beat of victorious music playing only in his head. And if we do not bring an end to this vile parade, we will deserve the condemnation that we receive.

Oscar H. Blayton is a former Marine Corps combat pilot and human rights activist who practices law in Virginia.

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UPS’ ‘Circle of Honor’ Recognizes The Company’s Safest Drivers UPS recently announced the induction of 1,316 men and women into an elite group of UPS drivers who have not had an avoidable accident for 25 years or more. With those new inductees, the Circle of Honor now includes 10,411 of UPS’s active brown-clad drivers.

Collectively, these drivers have achieved more than 280,969 years of safe driving throughout their careers.

That’s enough time behind the wheel to drive non-stop from Miami to San Diego – over 65 million times. And they’ve done it while helping to deliver 3 percent of the world’s GDP – 20 million packages a day.

“My congratulations go out to the thousands of hard working UPS drivers around the world, including those from my home state of Oregon, who not only keep our economy moving, but who are also part of an elite group with a remarkable record of decades of safe driving,” said Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-OR), the Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. “I applaud the commitment to our communities and the safety of our neighbors.”

Along with drivers in all 50 U.S. states, this year’s Circle of Honor includes new members from Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan. In addition to those countries, the list of non-U.S. countries with active Circle of Honor drivers now includes: Canada, France, Germany, Mexico, Switzerland, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

UPS’s longest-tenured safe driver remains Livonia, Mich., package car driver Tom Camp, who has now driven well over half a century – a remarkable 57 years – and delivered

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more than 5 million packages without an accident.

UPS began recognizing its safe drivers in 1923.

Founder Jim Casey honored the company’s first 5-year safe driver, Ray McCue, in 1928.

UPS extends its safe driving expertise to the communities it serves through UPS Road Code® training, a teen safe driving program available in the United States and internationally. Taught by UPS volunteers, based on the company’s safe-driving methods, the program is available to teens between the ages of 13 and 18 and other novice drivers. To date, more than 76,700 new drivers have participated. The program has been extended to Canada, China, Germany, Mexico, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates.

U.S. Department of Labor Offers Guidance For Preparing Workplaces for Coronavirus The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently published “Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19” to help companies respond in the event of coronavirus in the workplace. The guidance was developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS).

The document provides practical guidance for preventing the spread of COVID-19, also known as novel coronavirus, and contains information on safe work practices and appropriate personal protective equipment based on the risk level of exposure.

“Protecting the health and safety of America’s workforce is a key component of this Administration’s comprehensive approach to combating the coronavirus,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Loren Sweatt. “This guidance outlines practical ways that employers and workers can address potential health risks from the coronavirus in their workplaces.”

This guidance is part of the Department of Labor’s ongoing efforts to educate the workers and employers about the COVID-19 outbreak.

In addition to the guidance, OSHA recently launched a COVID-19 webpage that provides

infection prevention information specifically for workers and employers, and is actively reviewing and responding to any complaints regarding workplace protection from novel coronavirus, as well as conducting outreach activities.

The Wage and Hour Division is providing information on common issues employers and employees face when responding to COVID-19, including effects on wages and hours worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act and job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act. The Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs has also published guidance for federal employees and outlines Federal Employees’ Compensation Act coverage as it relates to the novel coronavirus.

For further information about Coronavirus, please visit the HHS’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA’s role is to help ensure these conditions for America’s working men and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education and assistance. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.

Two updated IRA publications, other online resources can help anyone planning for retirement The Internal Revenue Service has updated two comprehensive publications designed to help anyone making IRA contributions or receiving IRA distributions for tax year 2019 or considering making retirement donations before April 15, 2020.

The 2019 editions of Publication 590-A, Contributions to Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs) and Publication 590-B, Distributions from Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs), are both now available on IRS.gov. Both publications address the unique features of www.citizennewspapergroup.com

both Roth and traditional IRAs. Most people who work can make contributions to a traditional or Roth IRA. Contributions to a traditional IRA are usually tax deductible and distributions are generally taxable. On the other hand, contributions to a Roth IRA are not tax deductible, but qualified distributions are tax-free. Taxpayers can make contributions until April 15, 2020, and count them on their 2019 tax returns.

For details, visit IRS.gov/rmd or see fact sheet FS-2020-4, also available on IRS.gov.

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5 Innovations that are Making the World a Better Place Family Features - With new technologies and innovations improving many aspects of daily life, humanitarian work should be no different.

Saving and protecting children for decades, UNICEF, the United Nations children’s agency, has been implementing new ways to reach families more quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. In honor of World Creativity and Innovation Day, meet five innovations that are making 2020 the start of a decade of good: 5. A cryptocurrency fund for game-changing ideas Blockchain increases transparency, security and efficiency, as transactions are publicly visible and do not have to be converted into other currencies for immediate use. A first for the United Nations, the UNICEF Cryptocurrency Fund is able to receive, hold and distribute donations in ether and bitcoin. The fund is helping accelerate and grow social good projects such as Prescrypto, Atix Labs, Utopixar and GIGA, which work in the areas of prescription tracking, investor-matching, community engagement tokens and bringing internet connectivity to schools around the world.

4. An inclusive period tracking app There are more than 200 period-tracking apps; most are targeted to Western adult women and provide information that can be gender-stereotyping or fertility-focused. Founded

by UNICEF’s Asia branch, Oky is the world’s first period tracking app co-created with girls, for girls. Packed with information vetted by

sistant, waterproof, insulated and lighter and quicker to assemble than regular bricks.

2. Drones that cut transport times from hours to minutes Drones help reduce carbon emissions and cut transport times from 1.5 hours driving to 25 minutes flying. Leveraging technology, UNICEF works with drones to deliver crucial medical supplies to the hardest-to-reach areas. The African Drone and Data Academy in Malawi, a first-of-its-kind program, trains and certifies young students across the continent on building, operating and maintaining the drones, building a pipeline of future experts in the field.

UNICEF, the United Nations children’s agency, has been implementing new ways to reach families more quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Source: UNICEF

global health experts, the app is tailored to Indonesian and Mongolian cultures and available in local dialects. To support further advancements in this sector, the app is open source, digitally inclusive and available even in areas where online access is limited. In its next phase, the organization plans to scale and adapt the app for use in East Africa.

3. Schools made from recycled plastic waste There are three significant problems facing

children in Côte d’Ivoire: There are not enough schools, there are not enough employment opportunities for adults and there is an overabundance of trash. Daily, the Abidjan metropolitan area produces 288 tons of plastic waste.

Tackling all three issues, UNICEF works with Conceptos Plásticos to employ women to recycle plastic into bricks to build classrooms. The bricks, which will be used to build more than 500 classrooms across the country this year, are 100% non-toxic plastic, fire- and wind-re-

1. A warehouse that can send lifesaving supplies to anywhere in the world With the world’s largest humanitarian supply warehouse, the UNICEF Supply Division is able to deliver necessities anywhere in the world as quickly as 48-72 hours. The size of four football fields, the Copenhagen, Denmark warehouse is equipped with enough health kits, vaccines, rescue gear and more to support 200,000 people at any given time. The warehouse is also home to an innovation lab that tests, designs and produces new and improved products needed in the field.

In 2018, the supply network procured nearly $3.5 billion of goods and services for children in 175 countries and territories. In 2020, UNICEF expects to respond to around 300 emergencies and assist 95 million people with support.

To learn more about and support these lifesaving innovations, visit unicefusa.org/decadeofgood.

Royal Caribbean Group adopts policy allowing cancellations up to 48 hours before sailing With COVID-19 adding uncertainty to travel plans around the world, Royal Caribbean Group said it will give guests greater control over their vacation decisions, allowing guests to cancel cruises as late as two days before departure.

The “Cruise With Confidence” policy allows guests on Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara and Silversea to cancel up to 48 hours before a sailing.

Guests will receive a full credit for their fare, usable on any future sailing of the guest’s choice in 2020 or 2021. The policy applies to both new and existing cruise bookings.

“Our previous policy set earlier

deadlines for guests to cancel their cruises, and that added unnecessary stress,” said Richard Fain, the company’s chairman and CEO. “Trying to guess a month or more in advance where areas of concern about coronavirus might be is challenging for medical experts, much less a family preparing for vacation.

“When circumstances are as fast-changing as they have been recently, it’s good to know you have the option to take a rain check,” Fain said. “We think putting more

control in our guests’ hands helps them make informed decisions about whether to keep their existing vacation plans or trade out for a more convenient time or itinerary.”

In addition to easing concerns for booked guests, Fain said the policy would also give consumers more confidence in making new bookings, knowing that they could later adjust their plans without penalty.

The policy applies to all cruises with a sailing date on or before July 31, 2020, and will be offered by the company’s global brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara and Silversea.

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The Chicago Cluster of the Links, Inc. Hosted Their Women's Day 2020 Event Recently Focusing on Disparities of Health For Women Of Color

The Chicago Cluster of the Links, Inc. International Trends and Services presented the International Women’s Day 2020 “Global Health Equity, The Disparities of Health Care for Women of Color”. The panelist included: The Honorable Robin Kelly (D-IL), 2nd Dist.; Dr. Claudia Fagen,M.D., Cook County Chief Medical; Officer. Lizzie Scobrugh, Ph.D., The Links, Incorporated Central Area ITS Chair Assoc. Professor, University of Cincinnati; Ms. Phumzile Mazibuko, Counsel General of South Africa of Chicago; Pamela Garmon Johnson, National Vice-President, Health Equity Impact and Partnerships, American Heart Association.

Pamela Garmon Johnson, National Vice-President, Health Equity Impact and Partnerships, American Heart Association. Also joining the festivities are: Former Alderman & Attorney Latasha Thomas and Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton. Photo by CREDD

Celebrating Women Who Represents Excellence During Women's History Month Richard R. Boykin, candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court kicked off Women's History Month by honoring women who represented "Excellence". Boykin 2020 Honorees: Mary Anselmo; Zenobia Black; Maria D'Amezcual; Dr. Helen Gardner; Richard Boykin; Christina Nonato; Carolyn Palmer; Bobbie Steele; Dr. Angelia Roberts-Watkins; Dr. Janette L. Wilson. Photo

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Congresswoman Robin Kelly Recently Hosted A Census 2020 Community Briefing At The Quarry Event Center

The Alvin Ailey, American Dance Theater Performed at the Auditorium Theatre Recently Congresswoman Robin Kelly and special guests Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore, 5th Ward Alderman Leslie Hairston and 7th Ward Alderman Greg Mitchell recently hosted a Census 2020 Community Briefing on the importance of the Census. Attendee were briefed on and the importance of returning the survey as well as the impact of not filing out the form correctly could have on funding for the state . Photo by Marie Warbington

The Alvin Ailey, American Dance Theater “Ailey Revealed” performed at the Auditorium Theatre last week.

Enjoying a special reception with the famous, beautiful and awesome face of the Ailey company, Judith Jamison are: Sharee Zlatkova, Trust Officer and Business Analyst for Global Sustainable Investing Northern Trust; Judith Jamison, Alvin Ailey; Jacki Robinson-Ivy, Senior Vice-President Northern Trust Bank; Monique Brinkmanship-Hill, Executive Director South Side Community Arts Center. Photo by CREDD

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NEWS

Election in Illinois sees Biden as winner

BY TIA CAROL JONES

Decision day in Illinois saw Joe Biden winning as the Democratic Presidential candidate at press time, with 49 percent; Dick Durbin as United States Senator; Bobby Rush as U.S Representative for the 1st District, with 79 percent; Robin Kelly as U.S. Representative for the 2nd District, with 80 percent; and Danny Davis as U.S. Representative for the 7th District, with 64 percent.

“Americans in three states went to the polls today,” said Biden during a live stream. “Today, it looks like once again, our campaign had a very good night. With strong support from the African American community and the Latino community.”

Biden said he and Sanders share a common vision. Then, he spoke to the young voters who support Sanders.

“I hear you, I know what’s at stake. I know what we have to do,” he said.

Biden encouraged people to see the best in each other. He also said his prayers are out there for healthcare workers.

The election took place on Tuesday, March 17, despite closures due to COVID-19. While polls closed at 7 p.m., some polling places were given the authority to stay open late.

According to the Board of Elections for the City of Chicago, 73,149 ballots were cast. And, there are 1,524,598 registered voters.

According to the Cook County Clerk’s Office, 251,533 ballots were cast in Suburban Cook County.

And, 950 of the 1,599 precincts reported.

In the Cook County State’s Attorney’s race, Kim Foxx won. Despite allegations of wrongdoing in the handling of the Jussie Smollett case.

Voters seemed to look at Foxx’s gains when it came to criminal justice reform.

Robert Rita, Illinois State Representative for the 28th District; William Davis, Illinois State Representative for the 30th District; Debbie Myers-Martin, Illinois State Representative for the 38th District; Marcus C. Evans, Illinois State Representative for the 33rd District; Nick Smith, Illinois State Representative for the 34th District; ran unopposed for their seats. Michael Hastings, Illinois State Senator for the 19th District, also ran unopposed for his seat.

Thaddeus Jones won for Illinois State Representative for the 29th District, with 55 percent; and Lori Wilcox won for Illinois State Senator for the 40th District. Robert Peter won as Illinois State Senator for the 13th District.

Kimberly du Buclet, Cameron Davis and Frank Avila won for Commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Board.

Jesse Reyes won to fill the vacancy of Illinois State Supreme Court Justice Charles Freeman, who passed away on March 2. Iris Y. Martinez won as the Clerk of Circuit Court of Cook County.

Sharon O. Johnson won as Judge of the Appellate Court, filling the vacancy of Bellows; Celestia L. Mays won as Circuit Court Judge, filling the vacancy of Funderbunk; Teresa Molina won as Circuit Court Judge, filling the vacancy of McCarthy; Sheree Desiree Henry won as Circuit Court Judge, filling the vacancy of Murphy Gorman.

Kim Foxx (pictured) won as Cook County State’s Attorney, with 55 percent. Photo credit: Neal Stevens Jackson of the Kim Foxx Campaign.

Joe Biden (pictured) won, with 49 percent, at press time, as Democratic Presidential candidate.

Robin Kelly (pictured) won, with 80 percent, as U.S. Congress 2nd District.

Bobby Rush (pictured) won, with 79 percent as U.S Congress for the 1st District.

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Danny Davis (pictured) won, with 64 percent as U.S. Congress 7th District.

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Mary J. Blige Set As Ambassador For American Black Film Festival 2020 Grammy-winning recording artist and Oscar-nominated actress Mary J. Blige has been named the ambassador for this year’s American Black Film Festival (ABFF), which will take place in Miami Beach from June 17 – 21.

Under the title, Blige will help bring media awareness to the ABFF’s mission and its 24year legacy, as well as headline a one-on-one conversation during the Center Stage Talk series on June 18.

The discussion will spotlight Blige’s music career, her transition into film and television and her life’s journey as one of the most successful artists of all time.

Blige joins the list of previous ABFF ambassadors including Idris Elba, Tracee Ellis Ross, Regina Hall, La La Anthony, Jay Ellis, Morris Chestnut, Omari Hardwick, Common, and Taraji P. Henson.

With a track record that includes eight multi-platinum albums, nine Grammy Awards, multiple Grammy and Oscar nominations, among many other accolades, Blige has cemented herself as a global superstar.

Up next, Blige will star in Dreamworks’ Trolls World Tour movie, which is set to

Grammy-winning recording artist and Oscar-nominated actress Mary J. Blige (pictured) has been named the ambassador for this year’s American Black Film Festival (ABFF).

release this April, as well as MGM’s Aretha Franklin biopic, Respect, slated to hit theaters this October.

A Manny Halley Production Releases Official Full Trailer For ‘TRUE TO THE GAME 2

She also stars as Monet in Power Book II: Ghost, a spin-off of Starz show, Power, debuting this summer. Under her production company,

Blue Butterfly, she is currently in production on an untitled documentary about her life and legendary career directed by Vanessa Roth.

“So many incredibly talented Black filmmakers have come out of the American Black Film Festival, many of whom I’ve had the pleasure to work with and many I can’t wait to collaborate with. As an actress and producer, there couldn’t be a more important event to be a part of. I am a longtime supporter and admirer of ABFF and I am honored to be an ambassador and continue to help foster new talent,” said Blige.

“Mary J. Blige is a hip hop legend whose artistry has transcended into the film and TV industries. Her body of work personifies the ABFF mission, which is to celebrate and uplift the African American community through entertainment,” said Nicole Friday, general manager of ABFF Ventures.

The upcoming fest will introduce the John Singleton Award for Best First Feature Film; ABFF Fit, the festival’s new health and wellness initiative programming; and ABFF Pride, this year’s social impact showcase theme centered on the Black LGBTQIA community.

Hugh M. Hefner Foundation Seeks Nominations, Announces Judges for First Amendment Awards

A Manny Halley Production has released the official trailer for the urban action film TRUE TO THE GAME 2, based on the original New York Times bestseller by Teri Woods, Imani Media Group announced recently.

Starring Vivica A. Fox A Manny Halley Production has released the official (“Empire”), Andra Fuller trailer for the urban action film TRUE TO THE GAME 2. (“The Haves and the Have Nots”), Erica Peeples (“Fall Girls”), Niatia necessary- and he’ll start with Gena.

“Lil Mama” Kirkland (“When Love Kills: Supporting cast include Rotimi The Falicia Blakely Story”), Iyana Halley (“Power”), Tamar Braxton (“Braxton (HBO’s “Sharp Objects”) and Jeremy Family Values”), Faith Evans, Waka Meeks, the film opens in select theaters in Flocka, Bre-Z (“All American”), Bernice Spring 2020.

Burgos, Juliet “Juju” Cee, London on Da Directed by Jamal Hill (“Brotherly Track and Paul Saucido (“Friday Night Love,” “Deuces”), TRUE TO THE GAME Lights”).

2 picks up a year after the murder of “We really pulled out all the stops for drug dealer Quadir Richards, whose the sequel,” says Manny Halley, TTTG2 death carries consequences for all who producer and founder of Imani Media knew him -- especially Gena (Peeples), Group. ‘True to the Game’ is an iconic his love interest. Separating herself story within the urban literary genre, so we from Philly’s dangerous scene, Gena has had to get every detail right -- from the cast reinvented herself as a journalist, living to the cars. Fans will still be able to connect and working in New York City. Forced with the characters they met in the original to take some time off of work, Gena is film, while enjoying the plot twists that sent on assignment to Los Angeles for a make this movie one hell of a ride!” career-changing story.

TRUE TO THE GAME 2 is written Though Gena is far from home, her

by Preston Whitmore and produced by life in Philly seems to always make an Manny Halley, Rodney Turner II and appearance. Someone from Quadir’s Yolanda Halley. David “Wolf ” Stewart circle has avenged his death with a hit on (“Bloomers”) serves as director of Jerrell’s crew members, reigniting another photography. war between the two crews. Jerell (Fuller) For more information, visit is determined to get paid by any means truetothegame.movie.

The Hugh M. Hefner Foundation is seeking nominations and announcing the independent panel of judges selected for the 2020 Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Awards, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The Hugh M. Hefner Awards are hosted annually to honor a group of individuals for their work to protect and enhance First Amendment freedoms for all Americans, and help educate and raise awareness of modern-day threats to free speech and the free press in the U.S. The nomination application form can be found here: https:// www.hmhfoundation.org/ submission-form The submission deadline for consideration in the 2020 First Amendment Awards is March 27, 2020.

The Awards were founded by Christie Hefner in 1979 and have honored over 150 individuals in journalism, education, law, book publishing, government and entertainment.

Christie Hefner said, “The First Amendment Awards remind us of the modern-day challenges to our First Amendment rights. Threats still exist, but our constitutional right to free speech and expression remain intact because of the brave individuals who have been honored over the past 40 years.

During the Awards, we recognize and celebrate the work of these

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everyday American heroes – high school students, lawyers, librarians, journalists and educators – who took a bold stand against infringement on their rights or the rights of their fellow Americans to protect our basic American rights.”

The awards ceremony will be held at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. in summer 2020. Details about the event will be provided when the winners are announced in spring 2020.

The Hugh M. Hefner Awards Judges Winners will be selected by a panel of independent judges. The 2020 judges are: Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr., Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, and global Co-Chair of the firm’s Litigation Group.

Boutrous received the 2019 Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Award in the Law category for his work on behalf of CNN and Jim Acosta in connection with the restoration of Acosta’s White House press credentials after the White House suspended Acosta’s press access. Boutrous also received the 2020 Freedom of Press Award from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and the Distinguished Leadership Award

by PEN America in 2019 for his leadership in advancing rights and protecting freedom of expression.

Kyle Pope, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of the Columbia Journalism Review, a magazine for professional journalists that is published by the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. The Columbia Journalism Review is referred to as “the voice of journalism.” Pope previously served as deputy editor of Conde Nast’s late Portfolio magazine, editor in chief of The New York Observer, and as a reporter, foreign correspondent, and editor during his decade career at The Wall Street Journal.

Allison Stanger, Russell Leng ‘60 Professor of International Politics and Economics at Middlebury College, and Author.

Stranger recently authored a timely new book about the history of whistleblowers in the U.S. titled Whistleblowers: Honesty in America from Washington to Trump. Stanger received the 2018 Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Award in the Education category for her work defending the free exchange of ideas on college campuses after an incident at Middlebury College. Stanger, a liberal professor, helped promote a speaking event on campus featuring a conservative social scientist who was invited by a student group; she was injured during a violent confrontation after the event.

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Chicago In Tune Kickoff Event Takes Place On May 21 Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot recently joined the Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), and members of Chicago’s music and arts and culture scene to kick-off the 2020 Year of Chicago Music.

During the event featuring live music from some of Chicago’s most talented bands and musicians, the City announced highlights for the 2020 Year of Chicago Music and details of Chicago In Tune. The NEW 18-day celebration of music at venues and organizations across the city, Chicago In Tune will include the Chicago House Music Conference & Festival (May 21–23), the Chicago Gospel Music Festival (May 26–30) and the Chicago Blues Festival (June 5–7).These music festivals will feature headline performances by artists Steve “Silk” Hurley of S&S Chicago, The Tommies Reunion Choir, Kirk Franklin, Shemekia Copeland, Candi Staton and Eric Gales.

“Our city is our music, heard and felt in every church, club, park, dance hall, bar, concert venue and sidewalk in every corner of our city,” said Lightfoot. “With the Year of Chicago Music, we will be celebrating Chicago’s sounds and rhythms with countless shows and performances throughout the year, along with an international marketing campaign showcasing Chicago’s status as a global music capital in all its forms. Just as importantly, we’ll also be providing Chicago’s musicians professional support, artistic grants and career development opportunities to ensure musicians have the resources and support they need to play throughout 2020 and beyond.”

Chicago In Tune A signature part of the Year of Chicago Music, “Chicago In Tune” will bring music organizations and venues across the city together to celebrate music of all genres and forms from May 21 and June 7. The event is anchored by three free-admission city music festivals – the Chicago House Music Festival, the Chicago Gospel Music Festival and the Chicago Blues Festival – that spotlight three genres of music born and innovated in Chicago. The 18 days of music will stretch to every corner of the city with free and ticketed events at participants including the Lyric Opera, Chicago Sinfonietta, the People’s

In October, 2019, Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) Commissioner Mark Kelly, Grammy® and Oscar Award-winning artist Che “Rhymefest” Smith (pictured) and many other civic, arts and music leaders announced plans to designate 2020 as the ‘Year of Chicago Music.’ This citywide, year-long focus on music is one of the first of its kind in the United States.

Music School, Little Kids Rock, Chicago Blues Revival, Blues Heaven Foundation, the Logan Center for the Arts, the Irish American Heritage Center, Refuge Live, the Old Town School of Folk Music and The Promontory. A full listing of participating events will be listed at Do312.com.

Chicago In Tune Kickoff Event Kick off the music celebration with a free concert featuring over 5,000 singers at the Chicago Children’s Choir’s Paint the Town Red event in Millennium Park at 11am on Thursday, May 21. The program is then followed by a special Chicago In Tune program at the City Market at Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St. For updates, visit yearofchicagomusic. org and chicago.gov/music and join the conversation on social media using #2020isYOCM, #ChicagoMusic and #ChicagoInTune.

With the Year of Chicago Music, the city will celebrate Chicago’s sounds and rhythms with countless shows and performances throughout the year. In addition, the city will provide Chicago’s musicians with professional support, artistic grants and career development opportunities to ensure they have the resources they need to play throughout 2020 and beyond.

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