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Citizen Week of July 18, 2018

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Congressman Danny Davis recently held a community meeting followed by a press conference to release the State of the African American Male Post Conference Report. Credit: Katherine Newman

STATE OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE POST CONFERENCE REPORT RELEASED Congressman Danny Davis recently held a community meeting followed by a press conference to release the State of the African American Male Post Conference Report.

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION

THREE SPELMAN GRADUATES EARN FULBRIGHT FELLOWSHIPS Three recent Spelman College graduates have been named Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholars.

The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and citizens of other countries.

Spelman graduates will participate in Fulbright’s English Assistant Program, which places scholars in schools overseas to supplement English language instruction, for the 2018-2019 academic year. Taylor Hall-Debnam, C’2018, a political science major and comparative women’s studies minor, will teach English in Malaysia; Eniola Sodeke, C’2018, an international studies major, will complete the Fulbright program in South Korea; and Kayla Evans, C’2018, an international studies major, will work in Colombia.

Within the last 19 years, 51 Spelman graduates have been awarded Fulbright fellowships.

HEALTH

PARTNERS OF NEWLY DIAGNOSED DIABETES PATIENTS MORE LIKELY TO ADOPT HEALTHY BEHAVIORS Partners of people with newly diagnosed diabetes are more likely to improve their health behaviors than partners of people without the disease, according to a large new Kaiser Permanente study published recently in Annals of Family Medicine.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 30.3 million Americans have diabetes, a chronic disease characterized by high blood sugar levels. The treatment of type 2 diabetes typically begins with lifestyle modifications, as well as medication to lower blood sugar levels as needed.

The study, “Influence of a New Diabetes Diagnosis on the Health Behaviors of the Patient’s Partner,” reviewed the electronic health records of more than 180,000 co-residing couples who were members of Kaiser Permanente in Northern California from 2007 to 2011.

LAW & POLITICS

FIFTH WARD CANDIDATE ENDORSES CIVILIAN POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY COUNCIL Fifth Ward aldermanic candidate Gabriel Piemonte recently endorsed the Civilian Police Accountability Council (CPAC) legislation advocated by the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression and Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th). Calling it the only solution to address the loss of credibiity of the Chicago Police Department, Piemonte said it is a necessary first step to rebuilding positive relations between the community and the police.

“Many Chicagoans have lived so long with a dangerous and downright harmful police department that we don’t know what it’s like to be able to turn to the police to protect our neighborhoods,” Piemonte said. “The police must protect and serve us or they are a detriment in our communites.”

Piemonte vowed, upon election as alderman of the Fifth Ward, to join the short list of alderman who have signed onto the legislation. He also called on his opponents to do the same.

Gabriel Piemonte is challenging Alderman Leslie Hairston in the February, 2019, election for Fifth Ward alderman.

State of the African American Male Post Conference Report Released Continued from page 1

BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

Congressman Danny Davis recently held a community meeting followed by a press conference to release the State of the African American Male Post Conference Report.

The Post Conference Report details several key institutional recommendations that are meant to create more equitable opportunities for African American males.

Davis represents the Seventh Congressional District of Illinois, which includes much of Chicago’s West Side, and parts of the western suburbs of Chicago, and has vowed to commit the rest of his life to improving the quality of life for African American men and boys.

“We started this process more than a year ago of taking a hard look [at African American males] and we know that there are others, researchers, colleges and universities, programs, any kind of entity that you can think of, who are constantly looking at African American males as a component of the population

of this country and constantly asking the questions of why, with all of the resources that exist in America, why is it that some communities have more than what they need and other communities go lacking,” said Davis at the press conference.

The State of the African American Male Post Conference Report comes as a result of the State of the African American Male Conference that was held on Sept. 17 which was used bring community stakeholders together in an effort to create a plan of action to uplift the young black men in Chicago and give them the tools they need to break the cycle of poverty.

In Chicago, 27 percent of African American males are in poverty and 59 percent did not graduate from high school, according to the State of the African American Male Post Conference Report.

The report also noted that, according to the Center for Disease Control, the leading cause of death for African American males 15 to 34 years old is homicide.

These statistics shed light on a few of the most detrimental issues that black males face and they are what has led Davis,

among many others, to commit their resources to African American males.

The State of The African American Male conference was co-convened by Davis and Annetta Wilson, president of the Sankofa Safe Child Initiative, and explored how to move the needle in the right direction when it comes to high drop-out rates, high incarceration rates, high levels of juvenile delinquency, high levels of unemployment, and other negative demographics that surround African American males.

“One of the things that we always must do is work together and when we work together we have better results. As a result of this report, there are a lot of different things that all of us can do, no one person has to do one thing,” said Wilson at the press conference.

The Post Conference Report details several key institutional recommendations that focus on criminal justice reform, better education opportunities, improving opportunities for employment and wealth, building family strength, decreasing poverty and obtaining/maintaining housing.

COMMENTARY

Scotus Is Not Shifting To The Right — It’s Shifting To The Wrong

BY REV. JESSE L. JACKSON, SR.

President Donald Trump recently nominated his second conservative Supreme Court Associate Justice, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, vetted and selected by the Heritage Foundation and the Federalist Society.

Because of this nominee, most are suggesting that the Court will shift even more to the right. But I think it’s more accurate to say that this Court will shift to the wrong.

There has been a lot of focus on this Court possibly overturning Roe v. Wade, and that’s a legitimate and deeply troubling concern, but not the only one.

This is a Court that could wrongly return to states’ rights rulings. We should prepare ourselves for wrong interpretations of the 14th Amendment’s equal

Jesse Jackson Credit: AFGE

protection clause and a narrow interpretation of the15th Amendment’s outlawing of racial discrimination in voting.

This is a Court that will likely wrongly interpret and decide cases involving not only women’s rights and women’s health care issues, but civil rights (affirmative

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action, economic set-asides, LGBTQ rights), the death penalty, common sense gun regulation, voting rights and gerrymandering, labor rights, environmental regulations, health care, consumer protections, the separation of church and state, and checks and balances on corporations, financial institutions and the government generally.

The first period of Reconstruction lasted a mere 12 years, 1865-1877.

A Republican president removed federal troops from the South in the TildenHayes Compromise and the KKK, White Citizens Councils and Black Codes were the result. Laws similar to the 1964 Civil Rights Act and 1965 Voting Rights Act were passed during the First Reconstruction but overturned by a “wrong” Supreme Court

in the Cruikshank and Slaughterhouse cases.

Change doesn’t happen overnight and 31 years after these “wrong” politics, the First Reconstruction Period eventually ended with the Plessy v. Ferguson decision in 1896 establishing apartheid in the U.S. for the next 58 years.

We are potentially facing the end of the Second Reconstruction begun with the Brown decision in 1954 and possibly now to be eroded by this “wrong” Supreme Court.

Again, this SCOTUS will not be moving to the right. It will be moving to the wrong and away from the moral center!

It will be moving away from the current understanding and interpretation of the 14th and 15th amendments. It will be moving away from the American people.

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NEWS Obama Foundation Announces 200 Leaders for New Civic Leadership Programme in Africa The Obama Foundation recently announced the 200 rising leaders selected for the Obama Foundation Leaders: Africa programme. This one-year leadership development and civic engagement programme launched on July 14 in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a five-day gathering designed to train, support, and connect emerging African leaders working across different sectors to create positive change in their communities.

The leaders selected have already demonstrated extraordinary potential for impact, a clear commitment to integrity, and a capacity to advance the common good within their spheres of influence.

They represent 44 countries and every region in Africa and are working in a range of disciplines including health, agriculture, media, government, education, business, and technology, and on issues such as climate change, conservation, entrepreneurship, food security, and girls’ empowerment. To learn more about the individuals selected for the Leaders: Africa programme, visit obama.org.

“The Obama Foundation Leaders: Africa programme is our largest and most ambitious international effort to date - the launch of what will become a global network of changemakers,” said Bernadette Meehan, Chief International Officer of the Obama Foundation.

“We want to inspire, empower, and connect this pan-African group of leaders who show so much potential to change our common future for the better. We look forward to hearing their

ideas and to supporting them to scale their work and reach.”

Between July 14 and July 18, leaders participated in plenary sessions, problemsolving workshops, leadership sessions, and skill-building trainings to increase their capacity to drive positive change in Africa - all from an African perspective.

The majority of the gathering’s speakers and facilitators were African, and the agenda and activities were focused on regional and local challenges, opportunities, and solutions.

Leaders also completed a group service project to honour Nelson Mandela on the 100th anniversary of his birth and to underscore the important relationship between leadership and service. The convening also included an opportunity for Leaders to participate in a town hall event with President Obama, according to a press release.

Following the Johannesburg gathering, Leaders will remain connected to the Obama Foundation and each other through an online platform where they will engage in topical discussions, access leadership and training resources, and participate in trainings and webinars led by experts and industry leaders.

While in South Africa, President Obama delivered the 16th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture to commemorate the 100th anniversary of former South African President Nelson Mandela’s birth. President Obama’s speech took place on July 17.

Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States

Cook County Board President Visits The Citizen

BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

Cook County Board President, Toni Preckwinkle, recently came to the Citizen Newspaper’s offices in Chatham and sat down with a reporter to discuss the many initiatives that she is currently spearheading as she heads into her third term as the top executive in Cook County.

Three major efforts that Preckwinkle is currently working on are the comprehensive Policy Roadmap for her third term, the redevelopment of Cook County Hospital, and the South Suburban Economic Growth Initiative.

The Policy Roadmap is a countywide planning process that calls for participation from all residents, industries, civic partners, and stakeholders in Cook County to provide their direct input on what they want to see over the next five years.

“The goal of the plan is to look at our work and our vision for fostering safe, healthy, and

Cook County Board President, Toni Preckwinkle, recently came to the Citizen Newspaper’s offices in Chatham and sat down with a reporter to discuss the many initiatives that she is currently spearheading as she heads into her third term as the top executive in Cook County. Credit: Katherine Newman

thriving communities, that’s our motto,” said Preckwinkle. “We have tried to go all around the county to get as broad of an input

as we can and we hope to have a document completed by the end of the summer that everyone can then comment on.” www.thechicagocitizen.com

The document will lay out the measurable goals, objectives, and strategies for the Offices Under the President of Cook County.

Preckwinkle said she is grateful for all of the citizen participation they have received.

Another major project that is currently underway is the redevelopment of the Cook County Hospital that has been closed since 2002. Preckwinkle served as Alderman of Chicago’s 4th ward for 19 years before taking office as Board President and during that time she fought to preserve many historical buildings from demolition. Her strong advocacy of the legacy of the century-old building that was once Cook County Hospital is no different.

“I’m really grateful that the building was not torn down, it was saved. It’s going to be turned into two hotels, a short-term stay hotel, a long-term stay hotel, and then lots of office space for our medical staff and there will be retail on the

ground floor,” said Preckwinkle.

There is no County money going into the redevelopment project but Cook County has signed a 99-year lease with developers for the office space that is being created in the building to house their medical staff.

The final initiative that Preckwinkle discussed during her visit to the Citizen was the South Suburban Economic Growth Initiative. The South Suburbs of Chicago are the most economically challenged part of our county, according to Preckwinkle, and because of that, the region is getting some added attention from the Offices Under the President.

“We are trying to lift up the most challenged region, the South Suburbs, to benefit everybody,” said Preckwinkle. “If we can meet some of the challenges of our South Suburbs it’ll be good for our region as a whole. We are focusing a lot of our economic development resources and our transportation resources in the south suburbs.”

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BUSINESS David M. Luna highlights how illicit trade poses many harms across the international community David M. Luna, President & CEO, Luna Global Networks & Convergence Strategies LLC recently provided opening remarks at the China Global Trade Development Week (GTDW) held in Shanghai, China and chaired the “Brand Protection: Anti-Illicit Trade” (AIT) Workshop. At the workshop, Luna highlighted how illicit trade poses many harms across the international community.

Numerous international organizations have estimated that today’s global illicit markets, and various forms of “convergence crime”, account for several trillions of U.S. dollars every year, to include the trafficking of drugs, people (especially women and children), arms, counterfeit and pirated goods, illegal cigarettes and alcohol products, endangered wildlife, pillaged natural resources, and many other illicit commodities, corrupt proceeds and illicit financial flows.

Building on the work of the OECD

and its Task Force on Countering Illicit Trade, in a 2017 report by the International Chamber of Commerce’s Business Action to Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy (BASCAP) and the International Trademark Association (INTA), it is projected that the global economic value of counterfeit and pirated goods alone will reach close to $3 trillion by 2022.

Internet online shopping and cybercrime also present a threat to companies and consumers alike.

A recent report estimates that the financial costs from cybercrime will double from $US 3 trillion in 2015 to $US 6 trillion by 2021.

In addition to dis-incentivizing innovation and economic damages, Luna underscored “the impacts include reputational harm, stolen data, lost productivity, theft of intellectual property, and other costs.”

“Illicit trade not only results in lost profits for companies, job displacements for workers, business

closures, economic hardships for governments when less revenue is brought into the treasuries to fund public services, but also poses grave dangers to public health and safety.”

Illicit trade also has direct impacts on our communities when we realize that close to 40 million people are trafficked or in modern slavery (including millions of children in forced labor); or when communities are increasingly harmed every day from counterfeit medicines, tainted or contaminated food stuff, or when defective automotive and other illicit consumer products kill tens of thousands of people every year, if not more.

Diversion, counterfeiting and smuggling of many of today’s leading brands are very lucrative for criminals -- and in some cases, terrorist groups: it is a low-risk, high-reward business.

Luna said that he is “a big proponent of finding innovative ways to leverage transformative technologies to combat today’s

REAL ESTATE

transnational threats.”

Anti-counterfeiting strategies and brand protection technologies such as track and trace can help to pinpoint supply chain strengths, weaknesses, and vulnerabilities, criminal exploitation, and brand diversion in cyberspace or in retail stores.

“I also believe blockchain technology is potentially a gamechanger across industries to more effectively counter illicit trade and other threats,” said Luna.

“This is why we have added blockchain and other important technologies – such as those being advanced by Chronicled Inc., I-Trace Technologies, and the Asia-Pacific Model E-Port Network Operational Center [APEC APMEN China] – to our GTDW AIT agenda to help communities stop fakes, deadly medicines or other harmful products from entering global supply chains, or to address product diversion from distribution systems.”

MONEY MATTERS

Millennial Men vs. Women: Different Financial Habits

4 Tips to Help You Rent Out Your Space Like A Pro From city apartments to beach houses, vacation home rental sites like Airbnb, VRBO and others have become popular among homeowners and travelers alike.

Renting your entire house or even just one room, especially if there’s a big event coming to your town, can be a wonderful way to earn extra income, but it can also expose you to unexpected and potentially costly risks. Before you start seeing dollar signs, learn how to rent your home like a pro.

• List Through a Vacation Rental Site: Posting an ad is free on some sites and eliminates some of the legwork involved. Some sites will verify users’ identities, provide guest and host reviews and let you set your own rental price.

• Have the Right Insurance: What if someone slips on a wet floor or falls down the stairs? While some sites offer insurance coverage for hosts and landlords, other sites may require you to provide your own coverage to protect against these types of losses. And you’ll probably need protection if you decide to rent on your own. It’s important to talk with your insurance agent about how you’re using your home, the potential liability risks and to make sure you are adequately protected against property damage and

David M. Luna, President & CEO, Luna Global Networks & Convergence Strategies LLC recently discussed how illicit trade poses many harms across the international community.

injuries. One company that offers protection is Erie Insurance.

• Deepen Your Tax Knowledge: According to the IRS, if you plan on renting your space for fewer than 15 days a year, you don’t need to report the money earned as income.

But, many vacation rental sites will automatically document the income to the IRS, meaning you could get a letter asking you to pay on unreported income. If you fall within that 14-day window, you need to write a letter stating the income is not taxable and attach proof.

However, if you don’t actually live in the home, then you must report the income. Rental expenses, such as for advertising or housekeeping, can be deducted, but don’t deduct any personal expenses.

• Budget for Extra Costs: While it’s tempting to think about additional income, make sure you understand the fee structure and costs. Most rental sites charge either an annual fee or a percentage of each booking to cover processing and listing. Some take a percentage of the rental fee and may even charge a service fee to your guest once the house is booked. And depending on how much of your home you’re renting out, you may need to find another place to stay. Plus, you also need to consider the cost of supplies like linens, as well as hire a cleaning service to tidy up in between guests.

Decide whether renting out your home is right for you and your family. If so, it’s time to start sprucing up your place to get ready for guests. www.thechicagocitizen.com

As the saying goes, “men are from Mars, women are from Venus.”

But when it comes to how each gender approaches their finances, the two groups might as well be from different universes, according to findings from the recent PNC Investments Millennials & Investing Survey.

The survey reveals millennial men and millennial women have differing attitudes and habits in key areas, including their confidence levels, the financial products they own and their risk tolerance. More men feel confident than women that they’re saving enough for the future.

And more women own basic financial accounts like checking, savings and money markets, while more men own mutual funds and individual stocks and bonds. When it comes to risk tolerance, more men embrace or tolerate risk, while more women like to avoid risk.

“It’s critical that all millennials take actionable steps to ensure their future is not in jeopardy, including saving for retirement, participating in the

markets and building an emergency fund,” says Rich Ramassini, CFP, senior vice president, Investments at PNC. “Given the findings of this survey, we encourage millennials to seek assistance from qualified financial advisors who can help make sure they’re on the path to securing a strong financial future.”

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ENTERTAINMENT Annual McDonald’s 365Black Awards Honors Notable Celebrities, Community Leaders and Entertainers

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Political commentator Symone Sanders and Famed ‘Diva’ Sheryl Lee Ralph were among those honored at the 15th Annual McDonald’s 365Black Awards in New Orleans

everal notable celebrities, community leaders and entertainers descended on the city of New Orleans once again to attend the 15th Annual McDonald’s 365Black Awards, held recently at the Ritz Carlton, New Orleans. They were joined by attendees from across the nation who converged to recognize this year’s recipients of the distinguished awards, including popular Political Commentator Symone Sanders, renown actress/activist Sheryl Lee Ralph, Black Girls CODE CEO Kimberly Bryant and next generation McDonald’s Owner/Operator Monique Vann-Brown.

Additionally, college philanthropist Tishauna Wilson was recognized alongside this lineup to receive a $10,000 McDonald’s HBCU Forward Scholarship, facilitated by Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

McDonald’s 365Black Awards take place annually to honor outstanding

individuals who are committed to making positive contributions that strengthen the African-American community. The program launched in 2003 as an extension of the company’s 365Black platform, created to celebrate the pride, heritage and achievements of African-Americans yearround. Held in conjunction with ESSENCE Festival™ presented by Coca-Cola®, the event was hosted by actress Essence Atkins.

R&B singer Dave Hollister gave a dynamic performance during the awards.

Presenters included actor and comedian Lil Rel Howery, actor Larenz Tate, actress Bresha Webb, media personality Tai Beauchamp and McDonald’s Owner/ Operator Tanya Holliday. Award-winning gospel artists Fred Hammond and JJ Hairston also made appearances.

TV personality and model Cynthia Bailey brought her large social media following

Magician Danny Dubin Performs at Uptown Underground July 19

Sarah Kim appointed String Orchestra and Preparatory String Director for the Hyde Park Youth Symphony Chicago, Ill – The Hyde Park Youth Symphony (HPYS) recently announced the appointment of Sarah Kim as String Orchestra and Preparatory String Director for the HPYS. In this position, Kim will be responsible for rehearsing the organization’s two string ensembles which focus on beginning and intermediate young musicians from area grade and middle schools.

Kim is an experienced music educator who is currently studying conducting in the graduate program at the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University.

“I am looking forward to having Sarah join our artistic team at the Hyde Park Youth Symphony,” said Matthew Sheppard, HPYS artistic director and conductor. “I know that she will bring a wealth of experience to our staff.”

“We are lucky to have Sarah join our organization” said Linda Diamond Shapiro, HPYS board president. “She has shown us that she has the special skills to work with our youngest students. Her previous experience working as a dedicated music educator will continue to move us towards being the leading grass roots organization for instrumental music education on Chicago’s South Side.”

Sarah Kim is a recent graduate of the Northwestern University Bienen School of Music, where she completed her Bachelor’s of Music in violin performance and music

education in 2018. Kim considers creativity, collaboration, and community as the three greatest values that drives her work. Said Kim, “I always strive to create a learning environment for young students where these three values are recognized and celebrated.”

At Northwestern University, Kim studied violin with Gerardo Ribeiro and Victor Yampolsky, viola with Helen Callus, and conducting with Victor Yampolsky.

About the Hyde Park Youth Symphony: The mission of the Hyde Park Youth Symphony (HPYS) is to bring together diverse students from the South Side of Chicago and beyond to provide a highquality orchestral performance experience as a training ground for the next generation of performers, educators, and advocates of music and the arts. This unique program welcomes students at varying levels of ability and experience for high quality orchestra and chamber music instruction. Rehearsing on Thursday evenings at the Logan Center for the Arts on the campus of the University of Chicago, the HPYS brings together young musicians from neighborhoods across the south side to increase their orchestral performance skills and gain a lifelong appreciation for music and each other. For more information about the Hyde Park Youth Symphony, visit http://www. thehpys.org or call 312.525.9642.

along to the event, posting live from the ceremony. Other celebrity attendees included actor Lance Gross, award-winning talk show host, Loni Love and R&B singer Raheem DeVaughn, among others.

“It was a privilege to witness and take part in the celebration of our outstanding female honorees. Their accomplishments reflect the tenets of our 365Black platform,” said Kenny Mitchell, McDonald’s U.S. Vice President of Brand Marketing & Content. “Our 15 year-long partnership with ESSENCE and continuation of the 365Black Awards affirms our commitment to celebrating everyday people who are doing extraordinary things to positively move Black Forward.”

Those unable to attend the ceremony can follow @365Black on Twitter for commentary on the awards and join the conversation on all social platforms using #365BlackAwards.

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He reveals your biggest dreams, the name of your first kiss and even vanishes your diamond ring, only for it to reappear inside of a locked jar.

This is just a taste of Chicago Magician Danny Dubin’s award-winning show, Real Magic, which will appear at Uptown Underground on July 19 at 7:30PM. Real Magic explores the moments each person uses to discover their own lives, all while entertaining audiences in a mesmerizing performance.

Dubin strives to make his show unique among other performers. He says, “I really think my show tells audiences who I am, both as an individual and performer.

Live magic provides such an intimate theater Danny Dubin experience for both the performers and audience. Each audience makes every show a bit different from the next, and I’m excited to see what surprises lie in store at Uptown Underground.” Jenn Kincaid, Executive Director of Uptown Underground, adds ”Danny’s creative and original take on this classic art form keeps things surprising! Not the same old tricks you’ve seen performed countless times before; his show is current and funny and totally entertaining.”

Dubin travels the country frequently, performing magic for corporate and private events. He appeared live on FOX News and WGNTV, where he WOWed Ana Belaval at the 19th Annual Toast to Harry Caray. He has performed for the Embassy of Australia, Allstate Insurance, Northern Trust and the former Queen of Iran.

The 90 minute show includes a fifteen minute intermission. General admission costs $22 and reserved seating costs $28. Tickets are available at dannydubin.com, uptownunderground.com or at the door. Uptown Underground is located at 4707 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60640.

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FASHION Don’t Let a Vacation Derail Your Diet

How to Choose the Perfect Gloss For Your Lips

Vacation season is here and it’s no surprise that what you eat can have an impact on your weight. In a study from the University of Georgia, 61 percent of the participants gained weight while on vacation, with an average gain of 0.7 pounds. Some even gained up to 7 pounds.

Making healthy choices, even while on vacation, can be as easy as one, two, three when you have the right tools. Courtney McCormick, Corporate Dietitian at Nutrisystem, shares foods that should be on your watch list and go-to list, and how alcohol can fit into your vacation and weight loss plan – yes, you read that right!

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hat is lip gloss? It is a product used in cosmetology to add a bit of color and some shine to a person’s lips. Sometimes its form is liquid; sometimes it is solid, but simple-toapply. And the greatest news is that no gloss requires any prep work, comparing to lipstick, which makes it very convenient to reapply it during a day. So, are you lured into going for gloss once again? Then let’s discuss how to pick the ideal gloss for you.

Tip 1. Start with figuring out whether you will wear it on top of lipstick or instead of one. Transparent gloss will appear fine on top of lipstick, while colored gloss will look just great on its own. Colored gloss will guarantee color as well as shine. Such gloss is either sheer or full color. The sheer gloss is half-transparent, while the full color gloss is almost like liquid lipstick when it comes to the extent of pigmentation. Transparent or half-transparent gloss will work great in case you wear vivid eyeshadow.

So, as you can see, you need to take every aspect of your makeup into consideration.

Tip 2. Retail assistants are taught to help customers choose the best colors that can flatter their face. So, when picking colored gloss, ask the shop assistant which gloss shades will work for you.

Tip 3. Here are the most common lip gloss flavors: spearmint, peppermint, grape, strawberry, and cherry. If the flavor of the gloss is important to you, be sure to pick the one that suits your taste. And keep in mind that even the

best colored lip gloss might smell like soap even through the label says wild berry. So, don’t keep your hopes up and don’t splurge on flavored gloss. Pick the best inexpensive lip gloss with flavor instead.

Tip 4. Which is the best container for your lifestyle? There are many forms of lip gloss, for example, squeeze tubes, plastic tubes designed with a soft brush, glass tubes designed with a special roll, hard sticks with a so-called rub-on feature and small pots. Try them all to find out which ones work best for you.

Tip 5. Different occasions require

different types of lip gloss. Pick transparent lip gloss for work or school, especially if there is a strict dress code to follow. And liquid lustre lip gloss or colored gloss are great options for nights out and dates.

Long lasting gloss with SPF is your best bet for outdoor activities.

As you can see, there are many factors to keep in mind. One more important thing, always read the label before buying the gloss. Not all producers are our friends. Some of them put their profits before the customers’ health. So, check what you buy before making a purchase.

FEBC Gives Advice on Affordable Wedding Planning Ideas Summer is here and it is wedding season. Weddings can be very expensive for both the couple getting hitched and the guests attending.

From invitations, location and catering to photography and music, the costs add up for the hosts. Guests have to factor in travel and hotel costs, especially if the wedding is in another state or country. They also have to budget for the special wedding gift and any other wedding-related events, such as the engagement party, bridal shower and more. Financial Education Benefits Center (FEBC) has a membership program that could potentially help reduce expenses associated with attending weddings, such as

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grocery and wellness benefits that would help members save up for their special day. FEBC is a membership benefits company offering health and financial wellness benefits.

“If you’re looking to lower your daily expenses, FEBC could offer you savings that may increase your savings amount,” said Jennifer Martinez, manager at FEBC. “If you wanted to splurge

on something special for your wedding, that may be possible by using FEBC discounts on groceries and other living expenses, such as entertainment and health.

Why pay top dollar on daily expenses if you don’t have to?”

People normally don’t factor in health expenses when they are budgeting for their weddings. However, they may want to clean up before their big day. FEBC offers savings in certain plans ranging from dental, prescription, vision and more. They may find that they need healthy, alternative ways to cope with their stress.

Seeing a chiropractor, trying alternative medicine or even implementing a new fitness plan could greatly benefit

someone experiencing stress from wedding planning.

FEBC provides discounts on a variety of these services in some plans.

Weddings don’t have to break the bank. Hosts can look into several options to reduce their costs. “Getting married can be very expensive, but there are so many ways to reduce the costs. Whether you want to go traditional or modern, you don’t have to be scared of the financial burden if you start a budget early and stick to it,” added Martinez.

“Work with your partner and identify what matters most to you both for your big day.

Save for those things and look into cutting costs on the nonessentials.”

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FOODS ON THE WATCH LIST • Reduced-Fat Peanut Butter: There’s not a big difference in calories between reduced and full-fat varieties. In fact, full-fat peanut butter is chock full of monounsaturated fats, which are good for your heart.

You can also look for natural peanut butter, which usually has less salt and sugar.

• Multigrain Bread: People who eat whole grains are at lower risk of certain chronic diseases. But read labels carefully. While the Make healthy choices, even while on term “whole grain” is vacation. regulated, “multigrain,” “7-grain,” and “ancient grains” are just marketing terms.

• Granola: Yes, granola can deliver protein and healthy fats, but eat it sparingly. One cup can have up to 600 calories which is the same as a Big Mac. And that’s without milk!

• Sports Drinks: Red-flag number one: sugar is high on the ingredients list second only to water. Red-flag number two: there are two-and-a-half servings in each bottle, meaning you could be gulping down as much as 52.5 grams of sugar.

• Fast Food Salads: Some fast food salads can have more calories, fat and sodium than burgers because of add-ons like cheese, meat and heavy dressings.

FOODS ON THE GO-TO LIST • Fruits and Veggies: No surprise here! Essential to a healthy diet, pack that cooler with them for a healthful snacking alternative.

• Nuts, Seeds and Popcorn: Healthy fats like nuts and seeds make great snacks and crunchy salad toppers. Walnuts may be best when it comes to cutting inflammation and cholesterol. Just watch your portions – a little goes a long way. And, plain air-popped popcorn is a good alternative to chips, delivering fiber, vitamins and minerals.

Also, one cup contains only around 30 calories.

• Protein: Think eggs, chicken, lean steak, edamame, quinoa or protein shakes. Begin your day with protein and you’ll be off to a good start.

• Healthy Sandwiches: Ditch white bread and rolls for whole grains and sandwiches with veggies and hummus instead of cheese.

ROOM FOR ALCOHOL? Participants of the University of Georgia study doubled their alcohol consumption during vacations, which contributed to weight gain. However, you don’t need to say no to alcohol altogether, just keep a few things in mind. Watch the added sugar of mixers and flavored liquors and choose light beers. Also, stick to drier wines, such as Merlot and Chardonnay, and opt for liquors like gin, vodka, rum, tequila, scotch and bourbon. And finally, remember to drink in moderation. One drink per day for women and two for men is best while on vacation.

For more great tips, visit Nutrisystem’s website, The Leaf.

Remember, vacation doesn’t need to hinder your weight loss efforts. Good choices can keep you on the weight loss track – on vacation and all year round!

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CALENDAR America’s Favorite Cardboard Boat Race Returns

UPCOMING EVENTS David Darst Center Screens ‘Whose Streets’ WHAT: The Brother David Darst Center, a South-side social justice youth retreat center, will host a screening of the critically-acclaimed documentary, “Whose Streets,” which is about the response of community activists after the murder of Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO. At the film’s completion, there will be a group discussion led by a guest facilitator.

Event Details: WHERE: The Brother David Darst Center, 2834 S. Normal Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616

WHEN: Monday, July 23. Doors open for a community potluck dinner at 6 pm with the film starting promptly at 6:30 pm.

WHY: With the ever-growing divisions existing between the Chicago police department and historically marginalized populations, the Darst Center is opening its doors to invite a larger community discussion on the state of policing and social justice. Screening is part of the on-going Summer of Caring Campaign, which also includes a Volunteer Day. More details currently available at Darstcenter.org/soc.

Though last year’s America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta “shore” was a wreck, this year the organization is back and ready to make waves. America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta will be returning to Crystal Lake Main Beach on July 28th, 2018.

Recognizing the humor in their own misfortune, the Regatta has posed the community with a new challenge, stating “We may have won Most Spectacular Sink last year, who will take this year’s title?”

The “sink” the organization is referring to is the cancellation of last year’s event due to dangerous water and weather conditions. However, despite last year’s mishap, the organization is still in high spirits and determined more than ever to make the 34th annual Cardboard Cup Regatta a success. One way the organization has planned to do this is by moving it’s traditional June date to July. Through this may seem out of the ordinary at the moment, having that extra month allows for more time to perfect your boats, and invite more family and friends, as well as allows the organization more time to raise more race funds.

Being optimistic about the new July date, Board Chairman Kate Wilford stated: “Not only does July have more of that summer feeling, moving the date allows more people to get involved and for a better overall regatta experience for our community. This year, we

are excited to partner with The Cottage and their Motown Festival.” This creates the perfect opportunity to enjoy day-long community celebrations, as participants can head over to The Cottage and wind down once the Regatta has completed.

The 2018 America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta brings the McHenry County community together for a day of fun, family friendly competition, and fundraising for local charities. Participants are challenged to use their creativity and make boats out of cardboard, kindly provided

by American Eagle Packaging Company. On race day, boats can be entered into different competition categories which include sections for senior racers, awards for the most creative design, and the notorious “Most Spectacular Sink Award.” Even better, all proceeds from the event go to local nonprofit organizations and charities that are working to help others in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago.

This year’s Regatta will hold true to tradition taking place at Main Beach in Crystal Lake. On July 28th, families, friends, and neighbors will band together as a community for the race day fun. Local charities benefitting from the 2018 event will include Habitat for Humanity of McHenry County, Alexander Leigh Center for Autism, Turning Point, Sage YMCA, and many more.

American Odyssey runs October 4 - 7 at Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL – Victory Gardens Theater and Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA) for Destinos: the 2nd International Latino Theater Festival present Culture Clash: American Odyssey. American Odyssey runs October 4 - 7, 2018 at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue.

Culture Clash: An American Odyssey is a character study of real people and true stories from the shadows, borders and badlands of America. For 35 years, the dedicated performance trio has scoured the jails, detention centers, churches, mosques and the streets to fully understand and dimensionalize the human drama and joy of those who exist in the margins of the mainstream. Culture Clash dives into gender, race and class with the skills of veteran ethnographers in a pulsating, living theater of our complex times.

Founded in 1984 in San Francisco’s historic Mission District, Culture Clash is Richard

Montoya, Ric Salinas and Herbert Siguenza.

“American Odyssey examines the journey from satire to poetics, listening to our poets whose words sent us on explorations where we found ourselves on borders and jails, to the mean streets of the Mission, to the Lower East Side where the echoes of Chicano-Boricua tales of survival carried us through the night and changed our lives and taught us to be the dramatists you see on the stage,” explains Culture Clash.

Victory Gardens Artistic Director Chay Yew comments, “We’re excited to be working with Chicago Latino Theater Alliance to welcome my old friends—the legendary Culture Clash— and their production of American Odyssey to Chicago audiences. For 35 years, these remarkable artists have delighted our national audiences with stories of the Latinx community with their ingenious blend of laughter and light. It is the perfect and vital commentary to the times in which we currently live.”

Myrna Salazar, CLATA Co-Founder and Executive Director adds, “Now more than ever, this partnership between Victory Gardens and CLATA is important in presenting the reality of Latinos in the U.S. What better way to do this than to bring to Chicago, Culture Clash, a group that is strongly rooted in their community, their culture, and their craft.

Culture Clash is celebrating its 34th anniversary, as a vital American theater company with works ranging from sketch comedy to drama, to adaptations of Aristophanes’ The Birds, Peace and Frogs (aka Sapo) to cowriting Frank Loesser’s long lost musical Señor Discretion Himself, based on a story by the late Budd Schulberg to earning “Best Production of the Year” Ovation Award for their criticallyacclaimed play, Chavez Ravine, which was remounted at the Kirk Douglas Theater. Even dabbling in opera, in collaboration with the Long Beach Opera, Culture Clash premiered a remixed,

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reimagined and refreshed adaptation of Fairy Queen by Henry Purcell based on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream last year.

Culture Clash’s work has been produced by the nation’s leading theaters including the Mark Taper Forum, Lincoln Centre Theater, The Kennedy Center, La Jolla Playhouse, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Huntington Theatre Company, Alley Theatre, South Coast Repertory, Seattle Repertory and The Goodman Theatre, among others. They have toured and lectured at major universities and colleges including, Syracuse University, Yale University, Stanford University, UCLA and dozens of state colleges in California.

Culture Clash has three books of compilations: Culture Clash: Life, Death and Revolutionary Comedy, Culture Clash in AmeriCCa and Oh Wild West: The California Plays”, with TCG Books. They just finished a successful run of the reimagined Bordertown Now at the Pasadena Playhouse.

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• Start your day right: Whether it’s a granola bar, a fresh muffin or an elaborate meal of eggs, bacon and pancakes, it’s important to start every day with breakfast. Rather than stopping off each morning at a coffee shop or diner, you can make breakfast at home for far less.

Stock up on breakfast ingredients at a discount retailer and don’t forget to buy ground coffee or energy drinks to give yourself a jumpstart to the day.

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