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New book calls on world leaders to unite in response to health threats Page 2

NLRB Unveils Enhanced Public Website Page 4

CATERING COMPANY OWNER IS OUT THE BOX

Disposable Poly Capes and Aprons for Hair Salons, Restaurants and Grocers Page 5

Anthony Waller has always had a passion for food. Growing up, he was surrounded by family members who cooked.

Waller started his career in the food industry as a busboy at the Hyatt and is now the founder of Catering Out the Box, which has been around for 18 years. PAGE 3 Anthony Waller is the founder of Catering Out the Box, located at 2443 W. 16TH St. Waller has always had a passion for food and has a long history within the Chicago food industry. Photo courtesy of Anthony Waller/Catering Out the Box

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION COLLABORATION SEEKS TO ELIMINATE BARRIERS FOR STUDENTS PURSUING GRADUATE DEGREES IN COMPUTER SCIENCE The Center for Minorities and People with Disabilities IT (CMD-IT) Future Leadership in Computing (FLIP) Alliance ensures that students without GRE scores have the opportunity to pursue graduate studies and contribute to inclusive innovation, paving the way toward greater diversity in academia. The Alliance serves to increase diversity in the professoriate in computing at research universities as a way to achieve greater diversity across the field.

The CMD-IT FLIP Alliance includes the following institutions, which were found to be the largest producers of computer science faculty at research universities: Carnegie Mellon University, Cornell University, Georgia Tech, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Princeton University, Stanford University, University of California at Berkeley, University of Texas, University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, and University of University. Most of these universities currently have an existing policy to ignore or forbid consideration of GRE scores in computer science Ph.D. admissions.

For 2020-2021 admissions, some of the universities will make the GRE optional for Ph.D. admissions. Applicants should check each institution’s official website for details.

To learn more about CMD-IT FLIP Alliance, visit flipalliance.org.

HEALTH

NEW BOOK CALLS ON WORLD LEADERS TO UNITE IN RESPONSE TO HEALTH THREATS At the occasion of the World Health Summit 2020 and the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, a new book has been launched that calls on world leaders and politicians to unite in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other threats to health and the global economy. Health: A Political Choice – Act Now, Together is the latest in a series of titles published by the Global Governance Project in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO.) Dr Tedros, WHO Director-General, said: “It has never been clearer that health is a political and economic choice. In the past 20 years, countries have invested heavily in preparing for terrorist attacks, but relatively little in preparing for the attack of a virus – which, as the COVID-19 pandemic has proven, can be far more deadly, disruptive and costly.” The first book in the series Health: A Political Choice. Delivering Universal Health Coverage 2030 was launched in 2019.

LAW & POLITICS

TOP-TIER LAWYERS HONORED WITH 21ST ANNUAL JOHN PAUL STEVENS AWARD The Chicago Bar Association has selected five influential attorneys who stand out in their respective areas of practice as recipients of the association’s top legal award, bestowed to lawyers who demonstrate the highest commitment to integrity and public service.

Named in honor of the legendary Supreme Court Justice and native Chicagoan John Paul Stevens, the awards were recently presented by The Chicago Bar Association and The Chicago Bar Foundation at the 21st Annual John Paul Stevens Celebration which was hosted virtually on October 28.

This year’s recipients were Marisel Hernandez, Partner at Jacobs, Burns, Orlove & Hernandez and Chairwoman, Chicago Board of Election Commissioners; Jennifer Nijman, Founding Partner, Nijman Franzetti; Terry Murphy, Retired Executive Director, the Chicago Bar Association and Judge E. Kenneth Wright, Jr. The awards recognize lawyers and judges who best exemplify Justice Stevens’ commitment to integrity and public service in the practice of law. Stevens retired from the High Court in 2010 after 35 years of distinguished service and died in 2019.

Free Resource Chronicles the Struggles and Triumphs of Black Americans ProQuest, a company that supports the work in the world’s research and learning communities, has launched the Black Freedom Struggle website – a curated selection of primary sources for teaching and learning about the struggles and triumphs of Black Americans.

Developed with input from Black history scholars and advisors, this resource is freely available on the web and to libraries for anyone studying U.S. Black history.

“Primary sources are essential to teaching and learning African American history because they make it possible to center the experiences and perspectives of African Americans,” said Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries, associate professor of history at the Ohio State University.

“ProQuest’s Black Freedom Struggle website provides a rich array of source material on African American efforts to secure civil and human rights – from slavery to the present – allowing students to pursue exciting avenues of inquiry, and enabling teachers to teach African American history accurately and effectively. It’s an incredible collection, one I’m eager to use in classroom instruction and for students to mine for research projects.”

The Black Freedom Struggle website will include more than 2,000 documents curated around six crucial phases of the U.S. Black freedom struggle: l Resistance to slavery by enslaved persons and the abolitionist movement of the 19th century l The end of slavery during the Civil War and the Reconstruction Era l The fight against Jim Crow segregation l The New Deal and World War II l The Civil Rights Movement and Black Power Movement from 1946-1975 and the; l contemporary Black experience since 1976.

“At ProQuest we believe that knowledge and trusted information can help guide progress and change – and as an EdTech provider, we have a unique responsibility

The Black Freedom Struggle website is freely available on the web and to libraries for anyone studying U.S. Black history.

to take action,” said Matti Shem Tov, ProQuest CEO. “Offering the Black Freedom Struggle website to schools and communities is one way we’re striving to create a better, more equitable and more compassionate future.”

“I’ve been helping students with their National History Day projects for many years. Many students choose projects centered around the topics of slavery, civil rights, Black history, and African-American men and women who have shaped the nation,” said Nina Thomas,

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manager, History Center & Museum at the Westerville Public Library in Ohio.

“One of the biggest hurdles in helping middle and high school students is helping them find quality primary sources for their projects.

Having a website that makes it easy to find these sources in the specific time periods they’re studying will make helping them with their projects a lot more efficient.”

The Black Freedom Struggle website is available to anyone at no charge. Its intention is to support a

wide range of students and patrons – including highschool and college students – with reliable, easily discoverable materials that can be used for assignments and special projects focused on U.S. Black history. Educators can use this primary source material in the classroom for culturally responsive teaching, and for building essential critical thinking and information literacy skills.

Learn more or visit the Black Freedom Struggle website at blackfreedom. proquest.com.

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Catering company owner is Out the Box Continued from page 1

BY TIA CAROL JONES

Anthony Waller has always had a passion for food. Growing up, he was surrounded by family members who cooked. Waller started his career in the food industry as a busboy at the Hyatt and is now the founder of Catering Out the Box, which has been around for 18 years.

Waller said his experience trained him to make sure patrons’ dining experience is 100 percent and that they leave with a good feeling.

He said he was more than just a busboy. At times, he filled in for the waiter and made sure the customer’s needs were fulfilled.

In his next chapter, he worked in broadline distribution, selling to ma and pa organizations, as well as larger, more well-known establishments. He was in management for 14 years, then worked for Sarah Lee for three years before

starting Catering Out the Box. Waller said all of that experience really laid the groundwork for Catering Out the Box. “You learn a lot based on human nature, how to service the clients, the needs and wants. Any entrepreneur when they start a business, they are looking to a) become their own boss and b) embellish a passion in which they have,” he said. “I’ve always been about food and there’s nothing wrong with being one’s own boss, but understand you’re going to have some good days and some bad days.”

Waller said his grandmothers, mother and father were always great cooks. He said someone was always in the kitchen.

“We had a garden in the backyard, tomatoes, greens. Parents being from the south, you learn how to cut the green beans and how to destem the collard greens, and how to cut the chicken, how to sautee` and how to bake the pie. So, all

of that really was within the household. I had an incubator right under my nose,” he said.

Waller said the name of the catering company, Catering Out the Box, came about because they think out the box. They are able to create whatever the customer wants, as long as it is within the budget. He described their food as being centered around international, global cuisine with the most popular being the taco bar buffet.

“It’s a plethora based on what one is looking for,” he said. “The process being, once you acquire the ingredients and understand how to put all those ingredients together, it’s relatively easy to be able to execute it.”

Waller is on the executive board of the Hatchery. The 67,000 square foot facility, located in East Garfield Park, built for foodservice entrepreneurs. He said it is a place where entrepreneurs come to create their trade. He described it as a community.

“Just as the name of an incubator would imply, it allows one in terms of growing from beginning to full development, so you have a community of like-minded entrepreneurs you have learning resources and financial resources,” he said.

The Hatchery is a joint venture between Accion and Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago. Waller said he got connected with the Hatchery when he moved from his south side location to his current location in Pilsen. He collaborated with Accion and he was asked to be a board member because of his expertise.

He said the Hatchery is important because independent businesses need a network, financial and learning resources and the Hatchery provides that.

Catering Out the Box is located at 2443 W. 16th. For more information about Catering Out the Box, visit www.cateringoutthebox.com.

State high court upholds 130-year sentence for juvenile offender Juvenile justice advocates criticize split decision

BY SARAH MANSUR Capitol News Illinois smansur@capitolnewsillinois

Springfield – The Illinois Supreme Court recently preserved a 130-year prison sentence for a man convicted of rape and murder, Ashanti Lusby, who was 16 years old at the time of the offense.

The 6-1 decision, issued Thursday, Oct. 22, prompted criticism from advocates within the juvenile justice reform movement that are seeking to eliminate extreme prison sentences for minors.

The majority of the state’s high court reversed a lower court ruling, and decided that Lusby’s 2002 sentencing hearing did not violate recent U.S. Supreme Court case law requiring a sentencing judge to consider a juvenile’s age and factors related to youth.

Justice P. Scott Neville, the only Illinois Supreme Court justice who disagreed with the majority, wrote in his dissenting opinion that the Will County trial judge who sentenced Lusby did not properly consider Lusby’s age, youth-related factors or the “crucial factor” of Lusby’s potential for rehabilitation.

Linda Olthoff, one of the attorneys who represented Lusby, said in a phone call she was disappointed in the court’s decision.

“There should be a presumption against sentencing juveniles to life in prison. The court should have to first determine that (the juvenile) is so beyond rehabilitation and I think we would maintain that that didn’t really happen here,” said Olthoff, who is an assistant appellate defender at the Office of the State Appellate Defender.

A spokesperson for the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, which represented the state in this case, did not respond to a request for comment.

In his case before the court, Lusby was asking

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for permission to file a petition challenging his 130-year sentence as unconstitutional cruel and unusual punishment, based on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Miller v. Alabama (2012) and Montgomery v. Louisiana (2016).

In Miller (2012), the court ruled that mandatory life sentences for juveniles are unconstitutional because it qualifies as cruel and unusual punishment.

In Montgomery (2016), the court clarified that its decision in Miller “requires a sentencer to consider a juvenile offender’s youth and attendant characteristics before determining that life without parole is a proportionate sentence,” according to the opinion.

In 2010, Illinois raised the minimum age threshold for juveniles from 16 to 17 for misdemeanor offenses. State law still allows for 17-year-olds charged with felonies to be treated as adults.

In Illinois, 16-year-olds can be transferred to adult court for certain crimes, including murder, rape and certain drug or gun offenses.

Lusby’s sentence for the rape and murder of an elementary school teacher in Joliet was not a mandatory sentence. But his 130-year sentence is a de facto life sentence because it amounts to a lifetime in prison.

Shobha L. Mahadev, a clinical professor at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law,

said when a court is presented with an appeal challenging a juvenile’s de facto life sentence, like it was in Lusby’s case, the court must decide whether the juvenile’s sentencing hearing was “constitutionally sufficient.”

“And, so here we have a 130-year sentence and the question is: Is Mr. Lusby’s 2002 sentencing hearing constitutionally sufficient?” questioned Mahadev, who works at the law school’s Children and Family Justice Center, which submitted a legal brief in support of Lusby’s argument.

The majority of the Illinois Supreme Court agreed that the trial judge appropriately considered Lusby’s age and factors related to youth at the sentencing hearing.

“The trial court presided over the case from beginning to end and considered (Lusby’s) youth and its attendant characteristics before concluding that his future should be spent in prison.

(Lusby’s) de facto discretionary life sentence passes constitutional muster under Miller (2016),” Justice Mary Jane Theis wrote on behalf of the majority.

Neville, who is the only Black justice sitting on the Illinois Supreme Court, wrote that the trial judge “focused on the brutality of the crime and the need to protect the public, with no corresponding consideration given to (Lusby’s) youth and its attendant characteristics,” resulting in an unconstitutional de facto life sentence for Lusby.

“There is no question that juvenile offenders who commit heinous murders deserve severe punishment. However, we cannot lose sight of the fact that juveniles are different from adults due to a juvenile’s lack of maturity, underdeveloped sense of responsibility, vulnerability to peer pressure, and the less fixed nature of the juvenile’s character,” Neville wrote.

The majority of the Illinois Supreme Court decided that Lusby is not entitled to a new sentencing hearing since his sentence didn’t violate the ban on cruel and unusual punishment, or the U.S. high court’s precedent in the Miller and Montgomery cases.

Mahadev said she takes issue with this deci-

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sion to foreclose the possibility of a new sentencing hearing for Lusby, who is now 41-years old.

“I think that we should be able to go back and ensure that these individuals who are now serving life without parole and other extremely long sentences for crimes that occurred in their youth, have received the comprehensive, youth-centered consideration that is now required today, and that did not happen for Mr. Lusby,” she said.

Elizabeth Clarke, founder and president of the Juvenile Justice Initiative, said she was profoundly disappointed with the outcome of the case.

“You really have to be simply inhumane to have a sentence that is a de facto life sentence, and it’s inconsistent with what’s been evolving in our society, in terms of what is appropriate and what is proportionate,” Clarke said.

Mahadev said the Illinois General Assembly has taken steps to better address the specific needs and consideration surrounding youth in the criminal justice system.

For example, last year the Legislature amended state law to allow certain juvenile offenders with lengthy sentences to be eligible for parole after 10 or 20 years.

“But I do think cases like this demonstrate that there is a population that we have left behind in this consideration – people who are serving long sentences that occurred prior to some of our more recent scientific knowledge about how children grow and develop, and legal developments. I think that it is right and appropriate for the General Assembly to examine that and continue to look at this population, and see what can be done to more proportionately address the harm that may have been caused,” she said.

“No one’s saying that we shouldn’t hold people accountable for their actions, even young people,” she added. “The question is whether or not we can do so in a comprehensive way that accounts for their youth. And there are individuals, like Mr. Lusby, who have been left behind, both by cases and by legislation. I think it is appropriate and timely to address that.”

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BUSINESS

Illinois Department of Insurance announces the start of ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment Illinoisans can shop for health insurance on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace. Open Enrollment began Sunday, November 1 and runs through December 15, 2020.

The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) recommends consumers begin their search at getcoveredillinois.gov to find accurate information to help compare health plans, get free enrollment help and even financial assistance (if they qualify).

“This year Illinoisans have even more plans to choose from with 179 plans offered by eight

carriers,” said IDOI Director Robert Muriel.

“We want consumers who need health insurance coverage to know that help is available. Last year, more than 240-thousand people in our state received premium tax credits to reduce their monthly premium payments.”

GCI Executive Director Laura Pellikan said that according to last year’s enrollment numbers, once the tax credit was applied, the average monthly premium payment for Illinois consumers with an individual plan was about $153.00. “Any savings on monthly health insurance premiums is significant to families struggling to pay for

healthcare costs during the pandemic,” said Pellikan. “We recommend that Illinoisans visit getcoveredillinois.gov to find information about financial help and to see if they qualify.” https:// getcoveredillinois.gov/financialhelp On the ACA Marketplace, consumers can choose from among three different “metal” levels that represent a range of coverage and costs: Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Anyone who was enrolled in a plan last year will be automatically enrolled into the same plan or a similar one offered by the same insurer for the upcoming 2021 plan year.

Get Covered Illinois (GCI) is the official

health marketplace or “exchange” for Illinois consumers to purchase quality, affordable health insurance, facilitated by the federal government.

To find the right health plan for you and to get free assistance from a certified application counselor who can help you through the process, go to the Get Covered Illinois (GCI) website at https://getcovered.illinois.gov/en Visit the Illinois Department of Insurance to view the 2021 Analysis of the Illinois Exchange Plan https://insurance.illinois.gov/ HealthInsurance/ConsumerHealth.html

National Veterans Small Business Week

New Book For Faith-Based Entrepreneurs Best-selling Author, Speaker and Entrepreneur Dr. Sidjae Price authors her third book and shares her story and Biblical discoveries along the journey to be a better faith-based and multi-passionate entrepreneur. She also shares business expertise gained from over five years in business.

Price’s goal is to encourage entrepreneurs to seek God and to let him guide their paths. Chasing Rainbows seeks to provide readers with realistic strategies they can implement to enhance their personal and business lives.

The book, according to a news release, is a spiritual and intellectual piece that offers guidance to millennial and modern faith-based entrepreneurs. It strikes a balance between God and is power-packed with Biblical lessons and business pointers.

Whether your goal is to establish strong Biblical foundations for your business or to learn how to grow your business as a faith-based entrepreneur, Chasing Rainbows was written so that you can drive towards progress.

“I’m truly excited about the release of the book and what’s looking like a global impact as I’ve had individuals in the UK, Jamaica, Africa and more, personally message me stating that they can’t wait to get the book in their hands. I spent a year writing this book and the process of writing led me to do a lot of self-reflection of my journey. It is so easy for anyone to get out of alignment with their purpose in an effort to secure the bag. This book focuses on how we can strengthen our spiritual journey, yet use wisdom to be better entrepreneurs, especially when it is aligned with our purpose. This book

Dr. Sidjae Price has released a new book for faith-based entrepreneurs.

is for those who are feeling lost as faith-based entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders. Those who feel as if they are chasing rainbows in their business trying to get to the pot of gold.” says Price.

Chasing Rainbows is currently

available for pre-order on Kindle and is available for purchase where all books are sold.

For more information, visit www. sidjaeprice.com Follow on social media @ DrSidjaePrice.

NLRB Unveils Enhanced Public Website The National Labor Relations Board recently announced that the agency’s public website has been updated and enhanced. The updated website, according to a news release, includes several new features that will improve the user experience, make the website easier to navigate, and will enable enhanced engagement with the agency.

These enhancements add website functionalities that make research easier, provide more information

translated into Spanish, and increase the public’s access to agency data.

Some of the new features include: • MyNLRB – Allows stakeholders to personalize their website experience with targeted regional news and case information and access to saved searches.

• Advanced Data Search – Provides stakeholders the ability to create, save and download ad-hoc searches for case and election data.

• Spanish Translations –

Provides Spanish translations of approximately 40-50 pages of the public website with the ability for users to switch back and forth between Spanish and English.

• Interactive Map – Provides Unfair Labor Practice (C) and Representation (R) case data via an interactive map interface.

NLRB stakeholders can click “What’s New” on the home page for more details about the updated agency public website. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

Established in 1935, the National Labor Relations Board is an independent federal agency that protects employees and employers, and unions from unfair labor practices and protects the right of private sector employees to join together, with or without a union, to improve wages, benefits and working conditions. The NLRB conducts hundreds of workplace elections and investigates thousands of unfair labor practice charges each year.

The U.S. Small Business Administration recently celebrated veteran, service member and military spouse small business owners during National Veterans Small Business Week which was held on Nov. 2-6.

“National Veterans Small Business Week is the perfect time to reflect on the accomplishments of our nation’s 2.5 million veteran-owned small businesses,” said SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza. “Now more than ever, it is our duty as an agency to empower these businesses as they adapt and pivot during this critical time. The SBA, in collaboration with our resource partner network, is proud to dedicate this week to honoring the veterans, service members and military spouses who continue to serve our great country as small business owners.”

This year’s National Veterans Small Business Week theme was “#VetBiz Resources in Your Local Community.” During the week, the SBA highlighted and connected veterans nationwide to local level entrepreneurial resources.

Each day, the SBA focused on a different aspect of veteran business ownership. Topics included transition assistance, entrepreneurial training, government contracting, disaster assistance and capital access.

SBA district offices, resource partners and local organizations also hosted virtual educational webinars, training workshops, networking opportunities, social media events, and more.

For more information on the resources available for veteran entrepreneurs, visit www.sba.gov/ veterans.

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Disposable Poly Capes and Aprons for Hair Salons, Restaurants and Grocers Hilex® Poly, a Novolex® brand, is introducing new disposable capes and aprons to help businesses protect their employees and customers.

The new capes and aprons are designed for hair salons, barbershops, restaurants, delis, food service providers, grocery stores and food processors. They are lightweight and come with a tie closure in the back for a secure fit, according to a press release.

“We want to help our customers handle the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Frank Lawson, vice president for sales for Hilex Poly. “Our new disposable capes and aprons provide both protection and peace of mind for businesses and consumers alike.”

The capes and aprons are designed to keep the wearer clean and dry, protecting them against spills and splashes. Both kinds are disposable.

Barbers and hair stylists, for example, can dispose of a client’s cape and hair clippings all at once.

The capes are dark gray and measure about 44 x 60 inches, while the aprons are white and are 30 x 42 inches. Both are

Hilex Poly, a Novolex brand, is introducing new disposable capes and aprons to help businesses protect their employees and customers. They are designed for hair salons, barbershops, restaurants, delis, food service providers, grocery stores and food processors. The aprons are white and measure about 30 x 42 inches.

intended for single-use.

With more than 10,000 employee families, Novolex operates 61 manufacturing centers and administrative offices in North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling facilities.

The capes and aprons are the latest new products from Novolex.

To learn more about Novolex and its many products, visit www.

Novolex.com.

The new disposable capes and aprons from Hilex Poly, a Novolex brand, are designed to keep the wearer clean and dry, protecting them against spills and splashes.

Barbers and hair stylists, for example, can dispose of a client’s cape and hair clippings all at once. The capes are dark gray and measure about 44 x 60 inches

New Holiday Sleepwear Sets Feature Black Santa Greentop Gifts, the holiday brand known for their popular holiday products that feature African American designs, has officially launched a new pajama collection featuring the brand’s signature character, a Black Santa affectionately known as Clarence Claus.

Immediately available online for preorder, the new sleepwear is made from premium 100% ringspun cotton and caters to customers of all ages. Orders placed now will arrive after December 1st, just in time for the holiday season.

“We’re excited to finally launch the new pajama sets our customers have been asking for! Representation is more important than ever, so we are proud to expand our products by offering full pajama sets that further represent families of color and allows for another opportunity for our customers to see themselves in holiday products and gifts,” said Greentop Gifts CEO and founder Jacquelyn Rodgers.

The unisex green and white Clarence Claus Pajama sets retail for $25.00 - $45.00, and come in all sizes

ranging from infants 6 - 24 months, toddlers 2T - 5T, youth sizes 8 - 14, and adults from extra small to extra large. The machine-washable, pajama sets feature a ribbed collar shirt with cuffed sleeves and bottoms that include a covered elastic waistband with ribbed leg cuffs.

With a full holiday collection geared to diversify options for people of color, Greentop Gifts products include wrapping paper with unique designs, Clarence Claus gift bags, apparel, ornaments and accessories, as well as the new Clarence Claus pajama sets.

In 2021, Greentop Gifts will continue to grow their brand and soon offer products beyond the holiday season.

Atlanta-based and Black-owned, Greentop Gifts is a family business known for their cultural holiday decor, apparel, gifts and gifting supplies. Founded in 2016 after founder and CEO Jacquelyn Rodgers couldn’t find wrapping paper that featured a Black Santa, since its launch, Greentop Gifts has received notable media attention from numerous outlets, including Essence, UK Daily Mail, Blavity and People, according to a press release. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) Hosts First-Ever Women’s Leadership Awards Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) recently celebrated women and achievement at the first-ever 2020 Women’s Leadership Awards.

Celebrating the brightest minds in beauty, the event brought together the 2020 Achiever Awards recipients and 2020 Top Talent honorees, in addition to revealing the Indie26, 26 outstanding Black female-founded beauty companies disrupting the beauty industry and finally, the Industry Champion Award, being given to Jenny B. Fine.

Sponsored by Meredith, the two-day virtual event recognized fifteen female leaders for their performance and mark on the beauty industry.

Additionally, thought leaders, including Taraji P. Henson, founder and CEO of TPH by Taraji and Mika Brzezinski, co-host of MSNBC’s Morning Joe and founder of “Know Your Value,” among others, shared valuable insights on topics related to women’s empowerment, equality, and excellence. The personal stories and unique perspectives surrounding empowerment and inclusion from the diverse, cross-generational females served as inspiration for future leaders and for companies to continue supporting women’s advancement.

The 2020 participants included: 2020 Achiever Awards Recipients l Maly Bernstein, Vice President, Beauty & Personal Care, CVS l Erica Culpepper, General Manager, L’Oréal Multi-Cultural Beauty l Elana Drell-Szyfer, CEO, RéVive Skincare l Lilli Gordon, Founder & CEO, First Aid Beauty l Jane Lauder, Executive Vice President, Enterprise Marketing and Chief Data Officer, The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. l Alexandra Papazian, President, Laura Mercier 2020 Top Talent Honorees l Vivianna Blanch, Vice President, Integrated Consumer Communications, L’Oréal Paris l Ophelia Ceradini, Vice President, Digital Technology and Innovation, ELC Online, The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. l Erum Chaudhry, Vice President, Marketing Beauty & Skincare, Christian Dior l Maris Croswell, Senior Director, North America Pantene, P&G Beauty

l Chopin Rabin, Vice President, Global Integrated Communications, Nars Cosmetics l Maria Salcedo, Vice President, Global Marketing, Consumer Fragrance, Symrise l Janet Chan, Vice President of Brand, nugg beauty *Members Choice

Thought Leaders l Mika Brzezinski, Co-Host of MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Founder of ‘Know Your Value’ l Kristy Click, Senior Client Officer, Ipsos l Laura Gurski, Senior Managing Director, Consumer Goods Division, Accenture l Fran Hauser, Startup Investor at Hauser Ventures, LLC., Author of The Myth of the Nice Girl l Sarah Kunst, Managing Director, Cleo Capital l Sarah Willersdorf, Managing Director and Partner, The Boston Consulting Group l Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient l Melissa Butler, Founder & CEO, The Lip Bar l Mahisha Dellinger, Founder & CEO, Curls Beauty Brand l Taraji P. Henson, Founder & CEO, TPH by Taraji Additional participants included Beauty Industry Champion, Jenny B. Fine of WWD, Indie26, Notable Black Founders of Indie Brands and other beauty industry thought leaders.

“For nearly 70 years, CEW has helped to inspire women in the beauty industry to achieve – and advance – themselves and others,” says CEW President Carlotta Jacobson. “We are thrilled to have hosted this first-time event, honoring the amazing women who embody the importance of growth within the beauty industry for women of all ethnicities, levels and companies.”

All content of the Women’s Leadership Awards is available for purchase at CEW.org.

Sponsors of the event included Meredith, Harris Williams, 24 Seven, Anisa, Dermstore, Nordstrom, P&G Beauty, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health, Badger & Winters, WWD, Beauty Inc, Symrise, MOSS, ULTA Beauty, Drunk Elephant, Beauty at Amazon, Olaplex, Birchbox, Consultancy Media, Marina Maher Communications, New World Natural Brands, Goodkind Co., CEI Collective and Kaplow Communications.

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Give the kids creative freedom with an option like Crayola’s Maker series, which allows them to create custom paper and markers for arts and crafts time at home or school projects.

Creative, Colorful Christmas Ideas for Kids The perfect presents for kids this holiday doesn’t limit your search to screens or the hottest tech gadgets. Photo courtesy of Getty Images

Family Features - Picking out the perfect presents for kids this holiday doesn’t limit your search to simply including gifts with screens or the hottest tech gadgets.

Although the amount of options in store and on virtual shelves for kids can be somewhat overwhelming, gifts fostering imaginative play and

creativity never go out of style. Even if it seems your children already have pretty much everything, getting back to the basics with crafty gifts like paint and art sets, color and wash collectibles, science kits or customizable DIY projects encourage children to express their creativity and explore their inner-artists.

Consider these activities that can spark imagination and allow kids of all ages to create colorful memories this holiday season.

Find more at Crayola.com.

Custom Craft Creations Give the kids creative freedom with an option like Crayola’s Maker series, which allows them to create custom paper and markers for arts and crafts time at home or school projects. The Marker Maker comes with 16 makeable markers along with a color mixing guide and customizable labels for each one. The Paper Maker includes an instruction

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booklet, paper-making pulp to make 20 sheets of 5-by-8-inch paper, a stir and smoothing tool and a pressure plate. Both kits make it fun and easy to craft DIY cards, decor, notes and other projects.

Colorful Pets Kids can take imaginative, creative play to new places this holiday season with the Scribble Scrubbie Pets Grooming Truck. This life-like environment includes a grooming truck with moving wheels and features a real working spray pump and scrub tub that allow kids to wash and clean the two included pets just like real groomers do. The truck also doubles as an easy-to-pack storage solution for taking the customizable pets on-the-go for later use. After creating a colorful look for their pets using washable markers, kids can simply scrub them clean for a fresh blank canvas to create over and over.

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Jay Cameron’s New Children’s Book Series Emphasizes Africa Travel Adventures Author, playwright, and philanthropist Jay Cameron introduces two books in a series about the amazing adventures of twins, Darren and Destiny, as they travelled to African diaspora destinations around the world.

Cameron drew on his experience after his life-changing trip to Ghana to write seven children’s books about the beauty, culture, and history of several countries in Africa. Much of the information he was taught about Africa was inaccurate, negative and misleading, according to a press release and he was inspired to share his firsthand experiences with children.

This series was written for ages six through ten, yet all ages can learn about the popular landmarks and the traditions of the people.

In The Adventures of Darren and Destiny: Ghana, Darren, Destiny, and their parents take their first trip abroad to Accra, Ghana in Africa. They experience the amazing culture and history of the west African gem. While traveling to some of Ghana’s most popular landmarks, they meet Nana, Esi, Philip, and Isaac along the way.

They ventured deep inside the cocoa forest and watched artisans make original African art.

In The Adventures of Darren and Destiny: Tanzania, Darren and Destiny joined their parents for an amazing Serengeti safari adventure in Tanzania located in East Africa. They travelled with Godfrey, their tour guide. They

observed animals in their natural habitat, jumped with the Maasai tribe, and learned how to make fire.

They also caught a birds-eyeview of the Serengeti on a spectacular balloon ride. The twins share a special birthday celebration they will not forget.

The upcoming books in this series are Zanzibar: The Spice Island, Conquering Kilimanjaro: Journey to the Summit, Ethiopia: The Land of Origins, Salvador, Bahia: A Taste of Africa in Brazil, and Benin and Togo: Hidden Treasures.

According to a press release, the book series is written for parents who are looking to expose their children to the beauty, art, music, traditions, landmarks, and many cultures of African countries while countering the westernized narrative. For more information, visit Website: jaycameron.com Social Media: Facebook & IG: @jaycameronofficial - Twitter: @ jaycameron1www.citizennewspapergroup.com

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Haven't you always wanted a high-end bidet? Here's what to look for (BPT) - There's no shortage of choices when it comes to bidet toilets. If you're someone who insists on having the best, here's a tidbit to simplify your search: The evolution of the bidet largely occurred in Japan. Though the French get credit for inventing the bidet, it was actually Japanese innovation that reshaped the bidet experience into a must-have luxury.

The reinvented bidet seat started off by delivering a jet of precisely aimed, warmed water - a big improvement over the traditional model, and so the fixture quickly became mainstream in Japanese homes and businesses. But the innovation did not end there. Year after year, bidet seats got even better, with a focus on bringing people-centered design to the bathroom, with features that enhance comfort and add convenience.

The good news is you can bring the latest envelope-pushing bidet toilet design into your home. The following will highlight some of the best-in-class features to look for as you shop around.

Spa-like features: The epitome of luxury is having your needs anticipated. The All-In-One Smart WASHLET+ created by the Japan-based company TOTO does not shy away from that. It not only warms the seat and lets you adjust the water temperature and spray, you can also program your own memory setting so when you sit down, everything works exactly how you like it. In addition, it gives you hands-free flushing, automatic open/close lids and an air deodorizer.

Design-forward look: When it comes to achieving an aesthetic that fits your bathroom, one option is a skirted design, and that's something you can find in high-end bidet toilets.

It does away with the usual nooks and crannies at the base, giving your bathroom a more pulled-together, polished look (and fewer places for dust to hide). Or how about a wall-mounted toilet? It looks absolutely sleek and modern, and it's a design that's especially well-suited for small bathrooms.

Innovative cleaning: How often does technology eliminate your cleaning tasks? The WASHLET+ by TOTO has a CLEAN SYNERGY system that helps you maintain a sparkling bowl for longer. First, a special nano-technology bowl glaze seals the porcelain with an ionized barrier that repels matter, mold and other gunk. After every use, the DYNAMAX TORNADO FLUSH System cleans every inch of the rimless bowl.

Finally, its misting feature uses EWATER+ to keep the bowl and the wand clean without using

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everything looking tidy and in-place

Streamlined connections: As desirable as the features of a modern bidet toilet, the last thing you want are protruding water and electrical supply connections marring the look of your bathroom. A high-quality bidet uses a seamless design that conceals unsightly cords and tubes, keeping

TOTO is a century-old global brand and the creators of WASHLET+ innovation that improves personal care with high-performing technology. Learn more by visiting WASHLET.com.

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Accelerating our commitment to affordable housing There’s a shortage of affordable housing in America, especially in communities of color.

The impact of this health and humanitarian crisis has intensified the need for increased action.

As part of our commitment to invest $1 billion over four years to advance racial equality and economic opportunity, Bank of America is accelerating our investment in development in neighborhoods of color — including right here in Chicago. We’re working side by side with nonprofits and community leaders to help revitalize neighborhoods, expanding on work we’ve had underway for many years.

My teammates and I remain committed to addressing Chicago’s affordable housing gap and helping build the community in which we live and work.

Paul Lambert Chicago Market President

Building together Here in Chicago, we’re partnering with organizations that are expanding affordable housing options.

They include: Chicago Urban League Mercy Housing Lakefront Resurrection Project Spanish Coalition for Housing

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