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Citizen The Citizen: Serving The Black Community For 55 Years Week of Sept. 30, 2020
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CHICAGO WEEKEND
$1 million in scholarships bridges financial gaps during COVID-19 Page 4
Open House Chicago expands to 10 days for its 10th anniversary in fall 2020, highlighting South and West Side neighborhoods Page 5
Top Ways to Take a Safe Vacation Page 6
Karyn Calabrese, who has been a vegan for more than 30 years, said all of the dishes on her Karyn’s Cooked menu are her favorites. Photo courtesy of Karyn Calabrese
KARYN CALABRESE REVIVES KARYN’S COOKED WITH POP-UP
Those who have been missing Karyn Calabrese’s Karyn’s Cooked vegan restaurant since it closed in 2016, can now get dishes from the restaurant again. Karyn’s Cooked is back as a pop-up restaurant, with takeout and delivery options inside Jam, located at 2853 N. Kedzie. PAGE 2
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NEWS briefly EDUCATION VOTING FOR THE 2020 ABBVIE CF SCHOLARSHIP THRIVING STUDENT AWARDS IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC The annual public voting period for the 2020 Thriving Undergraduate and Thriving Graduate Scholarship ends today at 11:00 AM EDT. Following this voting period, scholarships totaling $25,000 each will be given to two commendable students living with cystic fibrosis (CF), an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system. AbbVie is inviting the public to visit the official AbbVie CF Scholarship website (www.AbbVieCFScholarship.com) to view the achievements of this year’s forty scholars and vote for their top picks to help determine the 2020 Thriving Undergraduate and Thriving Graduate Scholarship recipients. Votes can be cast online or via text message by texting the student’s personalized ID code to “60193” during today’s public voting period. “These students living with CF are committed to succeeding both in and out of the classroom and are determined to ultimately overcome challenges,” said John Duffey, vice president, U.S. Specialty, AbbVie. “AbbVie continues to demonstrate our commitment to students with CF pursuing higher education through the AbbVie CF Scholarship, as it has for the past 28 years.” AbbVie will announce the 2020 Thriving Undergraduate and Graduate Students in October.
HEALTH
ANGELE MOSS-BAKER BECOMES FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN PRESIDENT OF AMHCA Angele Moss-Baker is the first Black woman to become President of the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) in its 44-year history. She is the owner of Comprehensive Addiction & Psychological Services LLC, in Washington D.C. Moss-Baker is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Master Addiction Counselor, Employee Assistance Counselor, and holds the Diplomate, Clinical Mental Health Specialist in Substance Abuse and Co-Occurring Disorders. She has over 25 years of experience providing behavioral health treatment services to diverse populations with a specialty in co-occurring disorders and integrated treatment practices. MossBaker will focus on strategy and work to address the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic and structural and systemic racism present to our society and mental health care.
LAW & POLITICS
KATTEN RENEWS MANSFIELD RULE PARTICIPATION TO INCREASE DIVERSITY IN LAW FIRM LEADERSHIP Katten recently announced that the firm achieved certification for Mansfield Rule 3.0 for meeting the benchmarks that women, attorneys of color, LGBTQ+ attorneys, and attorneys with disabilities account for at least 30 percent of the candidate pool considered for leadership and governance roles, equity partner promotions, formal client pitch opportunities, and senior lateral positions. The firm also has signed on as a participant in the next iteration to further increase representation of historically underrepresented attorneys in law firm leadership and sustain a diverse and inclusive workforce in the legal industry. The Mansfield Rule, a winning idea from the 2016 Women in Law Hackathon hosted by Diversity Lab in collaboration with Bloomberg Law and Stanford Law School, was inspired by the NFL’s Rooney Rule, which requires NFL teams to interview at least one minority candidate for head coach vacancies. The rule was named after Arabella Mansfield, the first woman admitted to practice law in the United States. In addition, Katten’s Women’s Leadership Forum (WLF) this fall is launching a six-part boot camp series to provide practical business development training and support for women in all stages of their careers. The series will include sessions on personal branding, leveraging the firm’s internal resources to identify business targets and prepare strategies to develop and expand business relationships, and guiding attorneys on how to successfully implement their action plan for business development. Katten is a full-service law firm with nearly 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. For more information, visit katten.com.
Karyn Calabrese revives Karyn’s Cooked with pop-up Continued from page 1 BY TIA CAROL JONES
Calabrese is best known as being the first in Chicago to advocate for the raw food movement. She has been a vegan for more than 30 years and operates Raw Bistro at 1717 N. Ashland Ave., as well as a Karyn’s Inner Beauty Center Day Spa, at the same location. Calabrese said the partnership between herself and Anthony Fiore, owner of Jam, came about because of a conversation the two had. Fiore was not sure he would be able to open the restaurant with the city of Chicago COVID-19 guidelines of 25 percent capacity for restaurants. He suggested Calabrese sell some of her cooked vegan items out of the restaurant. Calabrese said she wanted to bring Karyn’s Cooked back because it was so popular and people loved it. “Everybody is not going to go 100 percent raw. Everybody is not going to go 100 percent plant-based. So, I’m figuring my conscious comfort foods people would eat there—and they wouldn’t know they were eating vegan all the time,” she said. “I had a proven track record, so why not?” Calabrese had the second raw food restaurant in the country when she first opened on Lincoln Avenue. She said she’s excited about seeing so many raw food and vegan restaurants coming up today, adding it’s become “a household word.” She said she wants her fellow humans to be and feel as healthy as she is, so “the more the merrier.” Calabrese is donating the leftovers from the restaurant to Meals on Wheels. She said giving the food serves as an extra benefit in helping people to eat better. Although Calabrese is raw, she had to taste all the dishes on the menu for Karyn’s Cooked. She said she likes all of the dishes, but she did point to the mac and cheese, chili and the green enchiladas. “I don’t put anything on the menu I hadn’t tasted. I had to develop and taste everything before I sold it and this is primarily my original menu before the world was doing vegan. So, it’s a lot of my old dishes that were very popular,” she said. Calabrese said humans are the only animals who voluntarily cook their food. So, when people eat raw, they eat the way God intended everyone to eat. So, they are in balance and in harmony. “I’m 73-years old, people think I am in my 40s or 50s. I take a professional advanced ballet class with girls 18 and under. I’m clearly not aging at the rate my peers are,” she said. “You just don’t age at the rate because you’re getting living food. You have living cells that require living foods. Life begets life.” Karyn’s Cooked is available through DoorDash or Uber Eats. For more information, visit karynraw. com. www.citizennewspapergroup.com
Karyn Calabrese, a well-known raw food advocate, has revived her Karyn’s Cooked, with a partnership with Jam, located at 2853 N. Kedzie. Photo courtesy of Karyn Calabrese
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Senate committee focuses on criminal sentencing reforms BY RAYMON TRONCOSO Capitol News Illinois rtroncoso@capitolnewsillinois.com
Springfield — The second state Senate committee hearing spurred by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus’ recently unveiled legislative agenda focused on criminal justice reforms. The joint hearing of the Senate Criminal Law and Public Safety committees addressed truth-In-sentencing laws that mandate violent offenders serve more of their sentence; mandatory minimums that restrict judicial discretion and require longer sentences for crimes; threestrike enhancements to sentences that give repeat offenders more jail time for minor crimes; and resentencing convicted persons after one of their infractions is decriminalized. The meeting was subject matter only, meaning it was just for informational purposes and no legislative remedies were proposed or voted upon. Co-chair of the hearing, state Sen. Robert Peters, D-Chicago, called the disparities in the criminal justice system a crisis and invited his fellow lawmakers to “think boldly” when considering solutions. “Decades of unsuccessful sentencing laws have done nothing to reduce gun violence and are rooted in a history of racist ‘tough-oncrime’ safety policies,” Peters said. “There is nothing prideful or righteous about clinging to failure. If we truly do want to win real safety and justice in our communities, then we must
commit to real, tangible change.” Witnesses from the Illinois Sentencing Policy Advisory Council, the Illinois Public Defender Association, the John Howard Association, and retired Judge Donald Bernardi advocated for moving away from potentially excessive punitive measures such as mandatory minimums. Instead, they favor prison alternatives or sentences that involve reduced prison time in return for participation in rehabilitative or counsel-related programs. The advocates argued that public safety is enhanced when offenders have the chance to rehabilitate and are provided resources to reenter and contribute to their community. The longer a person is in the prison system, the more difficult that becomes, advocates said. “It’s a bit anecdotal, but in discussions I’ve had with judges … we have often discussed the inability to go below a minimum,” Bernardi said during his testimony. “Judges would comment ‘I wish I could have given him probation.’ I mean, that’s something I actually have heard quite a bit. I have never heard a judge complain ‘I wish I could have given the guy more time.’” Keith Grant, president of the Public Defender Association, said it is more effective to be “smart on crime” rather than “tough on crime” in order to enhance public safety. “We need to stop merely punishing the offense and commit to rehabilitating the defender,” he said. According to Grant, many defendants in
criminal cases will take a plea deal rather than fight charges when they are otherwise faced with long sentences due to mandatory minimums and truth in sentencing, which increase the length of sentences and the amount time served despite good behavior. Grant said gun enhancements and mandatory minimums add decades to a person’s charge, even if they were unarmed and did not commit the crime but were an associate to the person who committed a gun crime. “These clients are all uniformly young, male and Black,” he said. Grant and other witnesses, including some lawmakers, noted that Black Illinoisans make up roughly 15 percent of the population, but are approximately 55 percent of the prison population. Witnesses from the Illinois State’s Attorneys Association agreed with making drug sentencing more equitable. They also advocated for more government-provided resources to underserved communities in terms of education, housing, economic assistance and counseling to reduce crime. The group also said providing more resources to inmates such as work release and work study programs could assist in the rehabilitation effort. The state’s attorneys, however, pushed back on calls to do away with mandatory minimums and truth-in-sentencing laws. “What our concern is as prosecutors, is we are doing our jobs to protect the public from the
wolves, not the sheep,” Justin Hood, president of the association, said during his testimony. He also emphasized that prosecutors do not look at the race or gender of the individual when deciding criminal charges, but instead focus on the crime itself and the defendant’s criminal history. “I understand it looks bad with race going along with some of the more serious crimes,” Hood said later in the hearing when answering a question from committee chairman, state Sen. Elgie Sims, D-Chicago. “A lot of us are just really trying to protect the people and the public and give our victims the best support we can.” While acknowledging it wasn’t an apples-to-apples comparison due to the size of the U.S., witnesses from the Illinois Sentencing Policy Advisory Council and the John Howard Association said Illinois and the U.S. in general could take a note from the German prison system. German inmates are held in more communal spaces and have lower rates of recidivism. Despite that, the prisons are still highly secure without compromising public safety, the advocates said. “As we move forward towards reform measures, it’s important for all of us to hear all sides of an issue,” Sims said to close the hearing. “Balance. How we are balancing the needs of public safety versus the respect of victims versus the respect of the individuals who have committed crimes and/or are alleged to have committed crimes.”
million that will be used to support targeted initiatives to enroll and retain underrepresented, first-generation, and high-need students of
color at community colleges, public universities and non-profit, independent four-year institutions of higher education in Illinois.
Equity Data Shows Minority Women Faring Better Than Men In College, But Not In Hiring Salaries The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) is releasing equity data that outlines gender-based differences for most race/ethnicity groups on nearly all measures. This is in addition to previously released data indicating the gaps for race/ethnicity groups in general. “When Gov. JB Pritzker appointed this board with a clear focus on closing equity gaps in Illinois higher education, we knew that we needed to start with an honest and sober look at all the data so that we could begin our strategic planning process with a clear understanding of where the system is falling short,” said IBHE Chair John Atkinson. “These data, along with our report last month, tell that difficult story. It remains clear that we have a lot of work to do.” “This data is hard to look at, but we need to see it to know where higher education in Illinois needs to improve,” said IBHE Executive Director Ginger Ostro. “This new data, disaggregated by gender, surprised us and gives us more information as we focus on how to pursue equity.” “The difference in enrollment cannot be explained by overall Illinois population numbers. The number of African-American males in Illinois is 309,204, just 11,528 higher than the number of African-American females,” said Ostro. It’s a similar case for Latinx residents
in Illinois, with males outnumbering females by 15,895 for a total of 491,475 (according to IPUMS American Community Survey 2018 data). When it comes to starting salaries for college graduates, the reverse happens. “We’ve always known that in general, men make more money than women although that gap is slowly tightening. Despite minority females attending college at a higher rate than males, salaries are off kilter. Now we see how out-of-balance we are in early earnings in race/ethnic groups,” said Ostro. Overall, females with the same education level earn less than males. In this data, the gap is smallest at $3,638 for Black females as compared to Black males at one year past graduation, and highest at $8,764 for White females as compared to White males at three years past graduation. Over the last two years, IBHE has elevated equity as a top priority in both day-to-day decisions and outreach efforts, as well as in the strategic planning process. In addition, Gov. JB Pritzker and lawmakers approved an additional $50 million for the previous academic year for Monetary Assistance Program (MAP) funding to help more students in financial need access higher education. The Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund includes $48
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BUSINESS WITH THE SUPPORT OF OUR FOUNDING SPONSOR HUGGIES, THE NATIONAL DIAPER BANK NETWORK AND OUR MEMBER PROGRAMS ARE CHANGING LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY WORKING TO END DIAPER NEED. THEY ALSO NEED IMMEDIATE HELP TO DO WHAT THEY DO. PARTICULARLY BECAUSE THE COVID-19 CRISIS HAS CAUSED AN UNPRECEDENT NUMBER OF FAMILIES TO TURN TO DIAPER BANKS FOR SUPPORT. Joanne Goldblum, CEO of the National Diaper Bank Network
Awareness Week Takes Action To Help End Diaper Need Kimberly-Clark® and its North American Huggies® brand recently asked consumers to join them during National Diaper Need Awareness Week—which was recognized on September 21 - 27, 2020—by taking action to help end diaper need in America. Diaper need is the lack of a enough supply of diapers to help keep a baby or toddler clean, dry, and healthy, and it is a recognized public health issue that impacts the physical, mental, and economic well-being of U.S. children and families. Diaper need can result from poverty, unexpected life hardships, natural disasters, and so much more. Together with the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN), Huggies is helping struggling families secure this basic need of clean, dry diapers for babies and toddlers. Throughout the month of September, Huggies will donate a case of diapers for every specially marked package purchased at Walmart, helping to ensure all babies have access to clean diapers and other basic necessities required for them to thrive and reach their full potential. For every specially marked HUGGIES brand diaper product purchased between 9/1/20 and 9/30/20, HUGGIES will donate a pack to the National Diaper Bank Network, up to five million diapers.
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A nationwide study conducted by the NDBN and Huggies helped reveal the facts on diaper need in the U.S.: * One in three U.S. families reported experiencing diaper need. * Nearly three in five families experiencing diaper need reported missing work or school due to lack of access to clean diapers needed for childcare services. * Families reporting diaper need encompass a wide array of ages, racial groups and income levels. Of those in diaper need, 96 percent are under 45 years of age with the majority between 25 to 34 years of age. * Of those in need, two-in-five families said they stretch the use of diapers by keeping a child in the same diaper longer, which can increase a child’s risk for skin irritation and other serious side effects. “Diapers are a basic necessity for every baby and toddler,” said Joanne Goldblum, CEO of the National Diaper Bank Network. “With the support of our founding sponsor Huggies, the
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National Diaper Bank Network and our member programs are changing lives of children and families by working to end diaper need. They also need immediate help to do what they do. Particularly because the COVID-19 crisis has caused an unprecedent[ed] number of families to turn to diaper banks for support.” With five million children in the U.S. aged three or younger living in poor or low-income families, National Diaper Need Awareness Week aims to draw attention to the issue of diaper need in the U.S. The week was created to provide individuals, organizations, communities, and elected officials the opportunity to engage in real talk and simple actions. “Raising awareness for diaper need is more important than ever before given the COVID-19 crisis,” said Robert Raines, Huggies North America general manager. “Huggies is dedicated to helping parents provide essentials needed to
OF THOSE IN NEED, TWO-IN-FIVE FAMILIES SAID THEY STRETCH THE USE OF DIAPERS BY KEEPING A CHILD IN THE SAME DIAPER LONGER, WHICH CAN INCREASE A CHILD’S RISK FOR SKIN IRRITATION AND OTHER SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS. ensure all babies thrive and get the best care. 2020 will mark our biggest donation year to the NDBN in the brand’s history through our #HelpingHugs campaign, and we look forward to continue to find more ways to help.” The National Diaper Bank Network member diaper banks help families in all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. To find a diaper bank near you, please visit the Member Directory at NationalDiaperBankNetwork.org. Follow the National Diaper Bank Network on Twitter (@DiaperNetwork), Instagram (@ DiaperNetwork) and Facebook (facebook.com/ NationalDiaperBankNetwork).
Wells Fargo gives $1 million in scholarships to bridge financial gaps faced by students amidst COVID-19 Students dedicated to making a positive difference in the world offer the greatest hope for the future, but for many, their plans are threatened due to the unexpected financial gap posed by COVID-19 – sometimes prohibiting them from continuing and completing college. Wells Fargo wants to help close that gap by launching the Wells Fargo Student Impact Scholarship. This new initiative will provide 200 students with $5,000 each – funds that could help them cover various costs for their instruction and potentially make the difference in being able to continue their education. Wells Fargo’s commitment will go beyond financial assistance to include an optional mentorship opportunity to provide ongoing guidance for these students. The program, which began accepting applications on Sept. 14, will be administered with longstanding partner APIA Scholars
THESE STUDENTS ARE MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT, BUT ARE FACED WITH A NEGATIVE IMPACT FROM COVID THAT COULD LIMIT THEIR OPTIONS. WE WANT TO HELP THEM REMAIN ON THEIR ACADEMIC PATHS AND CONTINUE CULTIVATING THEIR POTENTIAL TO BENEFIT THOSE AROUND THEM. John Rasmussen Leader of the Student Lending Wells Fargo to students entering college and current college undergraduates for the Spring 2021 semester. The financial aid will be able to help cover costs of education like books, computers, materials to support distance learning, tuition, and housing. A recent survey of leaders at various colleges and universities in July showed that 85 percent of colleges intended to maintain their tuition levels, with another twelve percent saying they would increase them, while another recent study showed that more than half (56%) of college students say they can no longer afford their tuition
costs. These factors combined with the impacts of the pandemic to jobs overall creates a significant and unexpected financial gap for some students in continuing their educational journey. “Despite the incredible disruptions the COVID-19 pandemic has created in their personal and academic lives, students remain some of the key drivers of change. Many are rising to the challenges we are all facing today, and they are working hard to make a difference in their communities,” said John Rasmussen, leader of the Student Lending at Wells Fargo. “These www.citizennewspapergroup.com
students are making a positive impact, but are faced with a negative impact from COVID that could limit their options. We want to help them remain on their academic paths and continue cultivating their potential to benefit those around them.” Expanding Support Through a collaboration with Wells Fargo’s scholarship partners, awardees will also have the opportunity to be matched with mentors from Wells Fargo that will offer practical expertise and guidance as they navigate academic life and their post-graduation
journey. These mentors will provide guidance to better position these students for their futures and continue the positive impact they make in their communities and beyond. “It has been our long-held belief that a post-secondary education can be a valuable tool in building long-term financial health, not just for individuals, but for their communities,” said Mike Weinbach, head of Consumer Lending at Wells Fargo. “The value of this program stems not just from the funds being allocated, but from pairing students with Wells Fargo team members and information that will help them long after they have utilized the direct financial support.” Scholarship applications will be accepted from now until Oct. 2. Those interested in learning more about eligibility can visit wellsfargo. com/impactscholarship. Learn more about how Wells Fargo is responding to COIVD-19.
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NEWS Open House Chicago expands to 10 days for its 10th anniversary in fall 2020, highlighting South and West Side neighborhoods The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) recently announced the return of Open House Chicago (OHC) for a 10th consecutive year. Part of the worldwide family of 46 Open House events, inaugurated by Open House London in 1992, Open House Chicago is the second-most widely attended event of its kind. OHC engaged 109,000 individuals in 2019, who made 370,000 total site visits to 352 sites in 39 Chicago neighborhoods, plus the near suburbs of Evanston and Oak Park. In support of public health and with sensitivity to the unpredictable nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CAC has reconfigured OHC for outdoor and online attendance from Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 25. This reimagined OHC framework—designed for individuals, families and small groups that have isolated together—will highlight and promote visitation of specific areas, encouraging foot traffic and participants to patronize local businesses while learning more about the unique histories and stories of these featured areas. More than 20 Chicago neighborhoods and two suburbs will be highlighted during OHC 2020, with an intentional focus on, and engagement with, areas and corridors prioritized by the City of Chicago’s INVEST South/West initiative including Auburn Gresham, Austin, Back of the Yards, Bronzeville, Englewood, Humboldt Park, North Lawndale, Pullman, Roseland and South Shore. Fourteen additional focus areas confirmed to date are Chicago’s Loop, Near North Side and Near West Side plus Beverly, Chinatown, Evanston, Hyde Park, Lincoln Park, Logan Square, Oak Park, Pilsen, Rogers Park, Wicker Park and Woodlawn. Visitors to each OHC 2020 area will be supported in their self-guided exploration by free resources available online at openhousechicago.org, as well as through an application for mobile devices compatible with both Android (Google) and iOS (Apple) operating systems. Using these free resources, OHC 2020 attendees will be able to explore and select routes on a variety of themes, learn more about buildings and sites of interest in each neighborhood, browse and register for related OHC online programs and more. CAC walking tours continue throughout the festival, some highlighting OHC neighborhoods.
Austin Town Hall in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. Photo by Eric Allix Rogers
Building upon the success of more than 50 remotely accessible CAC Live programs offered continuously by the CAC since April 4, 2020, OHC will include a variety of online events aligned with its 2020 neighborhoods and themes. Featuring guest presenters and representatives from numerous Chicago organizations, these online events may include classes, discussions and lectures, music and performance presentations, virtual tours and other offerings designed to bring the expressions, flavors and voices of OHC 2020 neighborhoods into the homes of people across and far beyond Chicago. To further embed OHC 2020 into the neighborhoods it spotlights, the CAC will again engage multiple communitybased organizations for advice and mutual support in communications and engagement, route creation, site selection, the development of program content and more. Chambers of commerce, cultural centers and neighborhood associations confirmed to date include 826CHI, Beverly Area Planning Association, Chicago Cultural Alliance, Chicago’s North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau, Chicago Public Library, Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community, Evanston History Center, Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art, Logan Square Neighborhood Association, North Lawndale Historical and Cultural Society, Oak Park Art League, Preservation Chicago and The Renaissance Collaborative. Additional community partners will be announced at later dates, as will the complete schedule for OHC 2020 online programs and details Continued on page 8 www.citizennewspapergroup.com
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Top Ways to Take a Safe Vacation StatePoint - After months spent indoors at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, it’s clear that many people are itching to get back out there and take a vacation. This is with good reason. Staying isolated for too long can take a substantial toll on one’s mental health and well-being, according to the American Psychological Association. If you still feel uncomfortable with going far from your home for a travel experience however, traveling domestically can be a step in the right direction. There are lots of great places to visit a few hours’ drive from your home that you probably didn’t think of! Whether you’re looking for a beach stay, or some nature, exploring options close to home can allow for an escape you and your family want, and in a safe environment, such as an apartment or home vacation rental. And it’s an increasingly popular choice. According to trivago,
a global accommodation metasearch provider, the share of users clicking on deals for such vacation rentals increased by 5 percent from February to June 2020, both in the U.S. and internationally. As you book and plan your travel, here are a few tips to consider to help ensure you have a healthy and safe experience: • DIY Cleaning: If you are worried about cleaning standards, consider seeking out accommodations where you don’t have to worry about someone else coming into your space during your stay. Bring your own wipes, anti-bacterial soap and other supplies and wipe down surfaces when you arrive, and as often as needed. Of course, you should always check with your accommodation provider about their hygiene standards to make sure they meet your expectations. Major hotel chains have announced special cleaning
protocols in light of the coronavirus. • Beating the Crowds: From beach houses to mountain cabins, try to look for a vacation experience away from densely populated city destinations, which is a good choice for those wanting to beat the crowds. • Staying Active: Getting away doesn’t have to mean staying indoors somewhere new. Take a leisurely stroll on a beach. Go on a hike in the mountains. Explore a national park you’ve always wanted to see. Brunch at a small local café. There are plenty
of ways to stay active and have fun, all while following social distance guidelines. • Choosing Your Destination: So where is everybody going? The current most popular U.S travel destinations by click share according to trivago are: 1. Las Vegas 2. Myrtle Beach, S.C. 3. Panama City Beach, Fla. 4. Virginia Beach, Va. 5. Destin, Fla. 6. Miami Beach, Fla.
7. Ocean City, Md. 8. Galveston, Texas 9. South Padre Island, Texas 10. Orlando, Fla. 11. Key West, Fla. For more travel tips and ideas, visit trivago.com, and trivago.com/ corona for the most up-to-date travel restrictions. Whether you hit up a popular destination or head somewhere remote, make sure you adhere to local health guidelines when traveling. And above all, stay safe and healthy.
BUILD BACK BETTER
JOBS AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY AGENDA Joe Biden believes we cannot build back better without a major mobilization of effort and resources to advance racial equity across the American economy. Visit joebiden.com/racial-economic-equity to learn more PAID FOR BY BIDEN FOR PRESIDENT
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NEWS Open House Chicago Continued from page 5 regarding the free OHC app for mobile devices. Advance registration for most free and paid online events will be required, through the OHC mobile app, at architecture.org or openhousechicago.org. Current CAC members will receive exclusive benefits and discounts throughout OHC 2020. Acknowledgments In addition to continued support from Presenting Sponsor Wintrust, Open House Chicago 2020 is made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities through its CARES Act grant program, the National Endowment for the Arts, the TAWANI Foundation and ComEd. About the Chicago Architecture Center The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1966, dedicated to inspiring people to discover why design matters. A national leader in architecture and design education, the CAC offers field-leading tours, programs, exhibitions and more that are part of a dynamic journey of lifelong learning. Opened to the public in 2018, its riverfront location is in the heart of the city, where Michigan Avenue meets the Chicago River, featuring nearly 10,000 square feet of exhibition space filled with super-sized models— and views—of iconic skyscrapers built over the course of more than a century. Exhibitions focus on Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods,
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housing types, leading architects and future projects, and include the largest scale model of the city, with more than 4,250 miniature buildings, interactive touchscreens, and a cinematic backdrop animating key moments in its history. Highly knowledgeable, enthusiastic CAC docents guide visitors and residents through more than 75 walking tours with more than 7,000 annual departures, plus the Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady. Through partnerships with schools and youth-serving organizations, the CAC reaches approximately 30,000 K–12 students annually, while teacher workshops provide educators with tools and resources they need to advance STEM curricula in their classrooms. Committed to increasing access for populations historically under-represented in ACED (architecture, construction, engineering, and design) professions, the CAC offers many of its education programs—and all of its programs for teens—at no cost to participants. CAC programs for adults and members include talks with acclaimed authors and practicing architects, in-depth presentations on issues and trends in urbanism, and classes unlocking a wide range of subjects with connections to the built environment. Proceeds from programs, tours and the CAC Design Store, as well as from grants, sponsorships and donations, support its educational mission. Visit architecture.org to learn more and follow @chiarchitecture and #chiarchitecture on social media.
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Haitian Artist BélO Wins Grand Prize in Prestigious 2020 Unsigned Only Music Competition The winners of the US-based Unsigned Only Music Competition were recently announced. For the first time in its history, the Grand Prize is awarded to a World Music artist, BélO, for the song “EDA.” He is also the winner of Fandemonium, Unsigned Only’s online public vote. Established in 2012, Unsigned Only has become known as the leading music competition honoring international artists who are unsigned to a major record label. It has become an important source for discovering new talent and acts as a benchmark for excellence in the arena of contemporary music. Selected from more than 7,000 entries from 109 countries, the winners share in over $160,000 in cash and prizes split among 38 winners. Winners were selected by a judging panel comprised of high-profile industry experts and renowned recording artists, including: Charli XCX; Aimee Mann; Sanctus Real; O.A.R.; Ruthie Foster; Robert Smith (The Cure); David Benoit; Tyler Williams (The Head And The Heart); NLE Choppa; Bibi Marin (Reik); Darryl Worley; Piso 21; Janiva Magness; Tinariwen;
The Devil Makes Three; Buika; and more. Hailed as Haiti’s musical ambassador to the world, BélO is a socially conscious singer/ songwriter whose music reflects the issues and challenges facing his home country. BélO has always been committed to the causes of the less fortunate, the education of children, women’s rights, social solidarity, environmental protection, and peace in Haiti and around the world. His social activism is especially significant during these challenging times and exposes the enormous contradictions and inequalities of our societies. “Haiti has a lot to offer to the rest of the world, and our culture reflects the beauty of its diversity,” said BélO. “When we are united there’s not much that we can’t achieve. As always, I am proud to represent my country and to share my music with the world.” BélO’s sound is a mixture of world, rock, reggae, jazz, and Afro-Haitian traditional rhythms known as “ragganga.” Born in Croixdes-Bouquets, near Port-au-Prince, BélO was
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only 11 years old when he realized he wanted to be a professional musician. For him, it was seemingly his destiny because music was everywhere: in his home, on the streets, and all over Haiti. His first album was released in 2005, and since then he has performed all over the world, garnering accolades and multiple awards, including winning the prestigious “Prix Radio France International Discoveries” award. “BélO’s message is so relevant right now; it speaks to the turbulent and challenging times in which we all live,” said founders/directors Candace Avery and Jim Morgan. “His message of unity and peace resonates now more than ever.” In addition to winning $20,000 in cash (US)
and much more in prizes, BélO will also receive one-on-one mentoring from a group of upperechelon music industry executives from: ARC Music, Because Music, Cumbancha/Putumayo, Naive Records, Montreux Jazz Festival, Omnium Records, RCA, and Summerfest Music Festival. Unsigned Only is sponsored by: CAD Audio; Celebrity Access; Disc Makers; Eventric; Hybrid Studios; Killer Brownies; Lurssen Mastering; Merch Cat; Mojave Audio; Musicians Institute; Ortega Guitars; Symphonic Distribution; and The Music Business Registry. Submissions for the 2021 competition are currently open. Entry information can be found at https://www.unsignedonly.com
Annual REVOLT Summit x AT&T Returns: Programming Empowers Next Generation Of Black Leaders The annual REVOLT Summit x AT&T is back and going entirely virtual and free of cost for a 3-day summit from October 23-25. Leading up to the flagship event, REVOLT and AT&T are premiering a digital content series, ROAD TO SUMMIT - THE WORLD IS YOURS, co-produced by Teyana “Spike Tey” Taylor & the Aunties. In response to the pandemic, the virtual event and content series will continue the REVOLT Summit x AT&T tradition of creating viral, cultural moments with the young, Black, and vocal audience at the center of history-making events, instilling the idea that “the world is yours.” The ROAD TO SUMMIT - THE WORLD IS YOURS is an original series that highlights emerging artists, entrepreneurs and creators sharing the trials and triumphs of chasing success. Offerings include digital episodes on important narratives surrounding Hip Hop and the current cultural climate. ROAD TO SUMMIT episodes are available to stream at no cost on the REVOLT Summit app and
will be released weekly, leading to the 3-day summit in October. This accompanies the return of one-onone mentoring with AT&T’s Office Hours sessions and all new Executive Chats, virtual group conversations with leading industry executives, including Ghazi Shami, CEO and Founder of EMPIRE. “The goal of the REVOLT SUMMIT is to empower and inspire the next generation of leaders,” said REVOLT Chairman Sean Combs. “Last year, we had huge success in Atlanta and Los Angeles, and this year we are opening up the REVOLT SUMMIT to the world. This is a pivotal moment in history and we are bringing together the best minds in entertainment, political activism and business to share their experiences, educate and motivate our community.” “As we face a critical moment in our history, it’s more important than ever that we create an experience anchored in empowering the next generation of cultural leaders and elevating the Black community globally,” said Detavio Samuels, REVOLT Media & TV COO. “AT&T is thrilled to be back with
REVOLT this year for the first-ever virtual Summit. We recognize the value of Black-owned businesses and continue to put resources towards initiatives that focus on fostering economic growth and innovations within the communities we serve,” said Corey Anthony, chief diversity officer, AT&T. “Now more than ever before, it’s imperative for communities of color to bring our voices together and lead our future generations to success.” Empowering and Energetic Programming Designed to bring the uplifting spirit and energy of past REVOLT Summits to life in a virtual format, each Summit day, along with inapp content, will provide valuable engagement and connectivity for attendees through the following: l Notable Hosts, Culture Curators, www.citizennewspapergroup.com
Masterclasses and Interactive Workshops: Culturally relevant and renowned talent will introduce upcoming segments, participate in one-on-one conversations, and provide hands-on group demos with a focus on sharing tactics & tips. l AT&T Office Hours: The Summit will provide direct access to some of the most successful and inspiring leaders of our time with AT&T Office Hours. This offering is back by popular demand and will offer 10-minute one-on-one mentoring sessions that Summit attendees can sign up for at no cost with top leaders of today. Interested attendees can register via the REVOLT Summit app. l Be Heard: Virtual music competition hosted by a panel of notable celebrity and industry judges, to be announced. Coming soon, interested participants can submit a 3-minute audition video. Selected finalists will compete in front of a virtual panel of judges and live virtual audience during the October summit. For more information on the REVOLT Summit x AT&T visit www. revoltsummit.com. Join and follow the social
conversation on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and via #REVOLTSummitxATT and #DreamInBlack. ABOUT REVOLT MEDIA & TV REVOLT is the voice of the culture across platforms, engaging Millennial and Gen Z audiences, on REVOLT. tv, across social, TV and live events, through original and live content. Attracting over 50 million young people, REVOLT is accessible 24/7 on digital, TV and on demand. Founded by Sean “Diddy” Combs, REVOLT launched in broadcast in October 2013 and is available on DIRECTV, AT&T U-verse TV, Charter Spectrum, Comcast Xfinity, Verizon FiOS, CenturyLink, Altice/Suddenlink, Frontier Communications, Comporium and Cincinnati Bell, Atlantic Broadband, Hotwire, as well as OTT platforms DIRECTV Now, Sling TV, Fubo TV and Philo TV. REVOLT is also available internationally in the Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Barbados, Nevis, Anguilla, Monserrat, Bermuda, Aruba, St. Maarten’s, Trinidad and the U.S.V.I. Check local listings at https:// revolt.tv/listings.
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(Family Features) The kitchen is the heart of many homes, and careful planning is a necessity when it comes to redesigning this essential living space. Picking out cabinetry - and a color for those cabinets, in particular - can be a challenging process. Everything from the style of your cabinets to the amount of natural light your space receives are key factors to consider when choosing an updated hue. While white cabinets are an everlasting choice, and wood-stained cabinetry once held 70% of the market, painted cabinets now account for 70% of sales, signaling a significant shift among homeowners and their preferences. While there are virtually no limitations when it comes to the paint, stain and glaze options available to complement your overall kitchen design, the current stylings reflected in Wellborn Cabinet's annual color trends provides an opening to a range of impactful colors, such as grays, blues, blacks and wood tones, and a mixture of these on-trend hues. A Gray for Every Mood While gray cabinets have been a popular design choice for several years, much like shades of white, no two grays are exactly alike. Cabinet colors live on a color spectrum that ranges from warm to neutral to dark; warm grays have yellow or brown undertones while cool grays have hushed hues of blue. Neutral gray, or Ash, is a true black and white mixture of colors. However, many homeowners are opting for warmer or cooler shades instead. For example, light gray cabinets can create a chic, modern motif for homeowners looking to liven up their space while avoiding completely white cabinetry. One of the latest gray trends is a warmer gray that can look almost beige, earning the nickname "greige." Shades of dark gray whether painted or stained - are also options for making a luxurious, traditional statement that can span ever-changing color trends. A Sea of Blue One of today's hottest trends in kitchen cabinetry is the use of shades of blue, which provide calming and restful effects and the feeling of harmony and serenity. Pops of blue can be used as an accent color on islands or on either upper or base cabinets. To balance out these dramatic darks, many homeowners are opting to pair a bold color choice like a navy hue - such as Bleu - with neutral to warm whites, such as wool and bone white, to create a crisp, clean look. Gold hardware can be used on navy cabinetry for an upscale and regal look while silver-tone hardware provides a contemporary finishing touch.
While lighter shades of blue, like aqua, are perfect for keeping spaces light and airy, one of the latest colors to emerge is a mid-tone classic blue. A balanced option like Sapphire from Wellborn Cabinet, which is a classic, mid-tone royal blue available in the Premier and Estate Series framed cabinetry, as well as the full-access, frameless Aspire Series, can help create energy and inspiration for dining or cooking. Mixed Wood Tones
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Even with the rise in painted woods, stains are seeing a surge in popularity. The application of stain to natural wood can enhance the character of the cabinetry. Neutral color, dimension, texture and soft luxury can be layered into nearly any space to create a blended balance.
While all-white palettes have long reigned supreme in the kitchen for their timelessness and versatility, straying from neutral tones can add an energetic and welcoming feel to nearly any space. Smaller kitchens that once had an all-white look are getting a facelift by adding a burst of bright, bold color on either the upper or base cabinets. Adding colorful retro appliances or using the island as a canvas for an energetic and welcoming pop of color can also make a similar statement and help create a space unique to your style and personality. Many homeowners are even pairing two or more complementary colors to create two- and three-toned looks. For example, lighter gray, Shale or blue can be used for the upper cabinets with darker shades used below for the base cabinetry, or a neutral hue can be used on the uppers with a contrast color on the bottom. In three-toned kitchens, an additional color or material is introduced to create asymmetry in the palette to help define zones or functions and keep the eye moving.
Wood grains typically pair well with whites, grays, blues and brass tones - all of which are popular colors in modern kitchens and other localized entertaining areas such as in-home refreshment areas or bars. Dark Drama Often overlooked as more of an "accent" color, black has become livable, luxe and inviting with textured woods adding rustic, homely charm. For example, Wellborn Cabinet offers a decorative laminate veneer option in matte black. Edgy but classic, black cabinets can pair perfectly with nearly any design element still in its natural wooden state to create a distinct style that is all your own. www.citizennewspapergroup.com
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