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Citizen The Citizen: Serving The Black Community For 55 Years Week of Dec. 30, 2020

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Updated COVID-19 Technical Assistance Publication Issued

ROMEL MURPHY FINDS PURPOSE IN GIVING BACK

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Romel Murphy was in the music industry for more than 20 years. During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest brought on by the death of George Floyd, he wanted to make a difference and give back to the community.

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T. Rowe Price: Black Families Prioritize Money Conversations With Kids More Than Other Racial Groups Page 3

Romel Murphy, founder and executive director of Equality Should Be Normal, said his purpose found him during a Juneteenth March. Photo courtesy of Romel Murphy

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES GRANT FROM DOMINION ENERGY FOR IT INFRASTRUCTURE, SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT, AND STUDYINTERNSHIPS Students at Central State University will expand its summer institute internship programs, increase virtual learning accessibility, and grow their endowment scholarship funds thanks to a $500,000 grant from Dominion Energy.

Central State University is one of 11 historically black colleges and universities benefitting from Dominion Energy’s six-year “HBCU Promise.” The program will support endowments, capital projects, operating expenses, and educational programs in clean energy at HBCUs in Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

“Dominion Energy is proud to partner with Central State University in supporting scholarships for students and enhancing the institution’s IT infrastructure to bridge the digital divide,” said Leighton McCoy, vice president of gas distribution technical services. “This grant will also provide real-world work experience through student internships as they explore their career options.

We look forward to uplifting Central State University students and highlighting their achievements as they pursue excellence and success.”

Dominion Energy also has committed $10 million in scholarships to assist African American and other underrepresented minority students who reside in the company’s service area. Students can learn more and apply at DominionEnergy.com/EquityScholarships.

HEALTH

KINDBODY ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF $50,000 FERTILITY GRANT FOR BIPOC INDIVIDUALS Kindbody, a fast-growing health and fertility company, recently announced the recipients of a $50,000 fertility grant created this summer in support of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) individuals. Kindbody created the grant in partnership with Fertility for Colored Girls, a nonprofit organization that provides education, awareness and financial assistance to Black women and couples, and other women of color, experiencing infertility. After a competitive application process, the four grant recipients are Dana Bingham, Ma’Keba Spicer, Carmia Marshall and Afrika Lander. The grant will go towards covering three IVF cycles and one egg freezing cycle at Kindbody locations.

“We received over 300 applications, more than 10 times as many applicants we’ve had with previous grants,” said Reverend Dr. Stacey Edwards-Dunn, who founded Fertility for Colored Girls after going through seven rounds of IVF herself. “The overwhelming amount of submissions I reviewed underscores that Black Lives Matter, and Black reproductive health matters too.”

LAW & POLITICS

EEOC ISSUES UPDATED COVID-19 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently posted an updated and expanded technical assistance publication addressing questions arising under the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The publication, “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws,” now includes a new section providing information to employers and employees about how a COVID-19 vaccination interacts with the legal requirements of the the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). This includes issues pertaining to medical pre-screening questions and employer accommodations for those unable to receive a vaccination.

In response to inquiries from the public, the EEOC has provided resources on its website related to the pandemic in an employment context. The agency will continue to monitor developments and provide assistance to the public as needed. More information is available at www.eeoc.gov.

Romel Murphy began Equality Should Be Normal in June because he wanted to make a difference in the community.

Months later, he opened the Barbara Murphy Community Resource Center. Photo courtesy of Romel Murphy

Romel Murphy finds purpose in giving back Continued from page 1

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Romel Murphy was in the music industry for more than 20 years.

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest brought on by the death of George Floyd, he wanted to make a difference and give back to the community.

When no one was receptive to his reaching out to help, he created Equality Should Be Normal. In June, Murphy reached out to organizers because he wanted to do a Juneteenth event. It was during that Juneteenth March, Murphy said his purpose found him. He said in five months, God has been amazing.

Murphy created a community resource center called the Barbara Murphy Community Resource Center, which opened its doors in late November. It is named for Murphy’s mother, Barbara Murphy, who died of colon cancer. At the center, meals, clothing and toiletries are given away daily. On Wednesdays, the center has partnered with Mariano’s to give www.citizennewspapergroup.com

away groceries. Also on Wednesdays, Wellness Wednesdays takes place in conjunction with Minds Empowered, a counseling service owned by Black women. Therapy is provided free of charge through the center.

Murphy added, the idea for the community resource center came about because he wanted to provide a safe space for young people. He found that space on 51st and Prairie.

“It was nothing planned, wasn’t thought of, it was just out of a need and I wanted my youth to have somewhere safe to come to,” he said.

Murphy said the work he does is important because young people need to know people are listening to them and that they care. “It’s important because you don’t know everybody’s story. So, I treat everybody as equal because you don’t know everybody’s story, you don’t know why they’re there,” he said.

Murphy, who was homeless by choice said, after his mother died, he separated himself from his family because he didn’t want to feel the pain of losing a loved one. “That’s why I do what I do, because I know

people have different reason[s] for their story,” he said. “You don’t know what a person has been through and you might be the person who can pull them out of that.”

Murphy said his compassion for others comes from his mother. He said his mother was a giver. Murphy said COVID-19 changed the way he did outreach because it made him actually do it, hands on and in the trenches. He said he would donate money and now, outreach is real and personal.

Murphy said what this time has taught him is that there are white allies who really want to see change and they want to learn.

“The allies that I would consider an ally, they’re willing to listen and learn. I don’t consider everybody that donates to me an ally, I consider you have a good heart,” he said.

He called money “a temporary fix,” and said the people who “address systemic racism,” are the people he calls “allies.”

For more information about Equality Should Be Normal, visit equalityshouldbenormal.com.

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T. Rowe Price: Black Families Prioritize Money Conversations With Kids More Than Other Racial Groups A new study from T. Rowe Price reveals that, compared with other racial/ethnic groups, Black families put more emphasis on having conversations about saving money, spending wisely, setting financial goals, and family finances.

T. Rowe Price’s 12th annual Parents, Kids & Money Survey, which sampled more than 2,000 parents of 8- to 14-year-olds and their kids, reveals insights on the ways that parents of different racial/ethnic groups discuss financial concepts with kids in light of the well-documented racial wealth gap.

“We’re encouraged to see that many Black families are frequently having money conversations with their kids, as we’ve learned that these discussions can be powerful drivers for building financial capabilities in adulthood,” says Renee Christoff, head of global associate engagement + corporate responsibility at T. Rowe Price. “However, we know that having financial capabilities does not automatically equate to having the ability to build wealth. The factors contributing to the racial wealth gap are complex, intertwined with history, and we believe there is an opportunity for our financial education programming to address aspects of it.”

HOW WE’RE TAKING ACTION According to a press release, T. Rowe Price recognizes that financial institutions have historically played a significant role in the creation of the wealth gap, and the firm is dedicated to being part of the solution to counteract this legacy.

As a part of the firm’s ongoing commitment to promoting racial equity, the results of this study mark a necessary step for T. Rowe Price to better understand the landscape and evaluate how its financial education program can promote wealth accumulation among Black families.

“Home ownership and retirement savings can serve as powerful generators of wealth creation,” Christoff says. “Helping Black children understand how to access these wealth-building investments will be integrated into our program going forward, as part of our ongoing and evolving commitment to advancing racial equity in our communities.”

Last summer, T. Rowe Price announced that it would be donating $2 million toward organizations that are working to address racial inequality, in addition to donating more than $2.4 million over the past five years to organizations seeking to increase access and opportunity to people of color. The T. Rowe Price Foundation has also increased its funding to advance equity and to support minority-led organizations by 130% over the past five years.

The firm’s Parents, Kids & Money Survey has consistently shown that there is an opportunity for all parents to have more money conversations with their kids. To help parents discuss money with their kids, the firm created MoneyConfidentKids.com, which provides free online educational games; tips for parents that are focused on financial concepts, such as goal-setting, spending versus saving, inflation, asset allocation, and investment diversification; and classroom lessons for educators.

A new study reveals that, compared with other racial/ethnic groups, Black families put more emphasis on having conversations about saving money, spending wisely, setting financial goals, and family finances.

MONEY CONVERSATIONS AND ATTITUDES VARY BY RACE * Black parents are more likely to say discussing money is important: Black parents find talking with their child about saving money and spending wisely (58%) more important than white parents (44%), Asian parents (38%), and Hispanic parents (46%). Similarly, Black parents find talking with their child about family finances (38%) more important than white parents (26%), Asian parents (21%), and Hispanic parents (26%). And Black parents find talking with their child about setting financial goals (47%) more important than white parents (37%), Asian parents (20%), and Hispanic parents (41%). * White parents are more likely to say they only talk about money when kids ask: Thirty-eight percent of white parents agree with the statement, “I generally only talk to my kids about money when they ask,” compared with only 3% of Black parents who agree with the statement. * Kids of Black parents are more likely to say their parents always discuss money with them: Compared with kids of white parents, more kids of Black parents say their parents always discuss with them the importance of saving (42% vs. 32%), maintaining a budget (35% vs.

19%), and setting financial goals (29% vs. 18%).

However, there is evidence to suggest that these

conversations are more likely to happen in private settings, as 54% of kids of Black parents say their parents tell them not to discuss money in public compared with only 18% of kids of white parents. * Conversations make a difference: More Black parents and their kids (30% and 26%) say that conversations about finance make a difference versus white parents and their kids (18% and 19%). * Potential differences in allowances: Black parents report giving an allowance to their kids more than white parents (78% vs. 68%). However, these findings were not corroborated by kids’ responses, as 90% of kids of white parents report receiving an allowance compared with 88% of kids of Black parents. Previous Parents, Kids & Money Surveys have revealed that providing an allowance can be effective an teaching tool in helping kids understand money. * Understanding the value of a dollar: Forty percent of white parents say they have a hard time making their kids understand the value of a dollar compared with only 26% of Black parents.

EVIDENCE OF THE RACIAL WEALTH GAP * Fewer Black parents have retirement savings: Compared with white parents, fewer Black parents have money saved for retirement (46% vs. 55%). While many families under-save for retirement, this problem appears

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to be particularly acute among Black families.

Additionally, Black parents are less likely than white parents to save using a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored plan (42% vs. 55%), Roth IRA (13% vs. 20%), and Traditional IRA (17% vs. 21%). * Black parents with retirement savings are more likely to make withdrawals from it: Thirty-one percent of white parents with retirement savings have withdrawn money from it within the past two years compared with 43% of Black parents. The top reason white parents cited for withdrawing retirement funds was covering a home repair (34%), whereas the top reason Black families cited was paying off debt (43%). * Black parents are less likely to have a mortgage: When looking at types of debt, Black parents were less likely than white parents to have a mortgage (32% vs. 47%). This finding is consistent with home ownership rates reported by U.S. census data in the first quarter of 2020, which found a gap in home ownership rates among all Black and white households (44% vs. 74%). * More Black parents are carrying student loan debt: More Black parents carry student loan debt than white parents from both of their own student loans (34% vs. 22%) and their kids’ student loans (10% vs. 5%).

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BUSINESS

Top Business Leaders Launch OneTen

Ben & Jerry’s new Change the Whirled flavor honors Colin Kaepernick’s activism work.

Ben & Jerry’s and Colin Kaepernick Unite to Change the Whirled Ben & Jerry’s is honoring Colin Kaepernick, one of the most prominent social activists, with his very own flavor: “Change the Whirled.”

This flavor celebrates Kaepernick’s courageous work to confront systemic oppression and to stop police violence against Black and Brown people.

As an aspiring social justice company, Ben & Jerry’s believes Kaepernick represents the very best of us, willing to use his power and platform in the pursuit of equity and justice rooted in a commitment to love and resistance. The ice cream maker aims to honor Kaepernick, sweetening the long struggle for justice, and making his vision a reality to Change the Whirled.

Kaepernick’s portion of the proceeds from sales of Change the Whirled will support the work of Know Your Rights Camp. Kaepernick founded Know Your Rights Camp in Oakland, CA in 2016 to advance the liberation and well-being of Black and Brown communities.

The Camp’s curriculum is designed around 10 points, including that Black and Brown people have the rights to be free, healthy, brilliant, safe, loved, courageous, alive, trusted, educated and to know their rights.

Change the Whirled is a Non-Dairy offering, which is important to the vegan Kaepernick. Ben & Jerry’s currently offers more than a dozen Non-Dairy, vegan fan favorites.

Kaepernick’s flavor features a caramel Non-Dairy

sunflower butter base with fudge chips, graham cracker swirls and chocolate cookie swirls.

“I’m honored to partner with Ben & Jerry’s on Change the Whirled,” said Kaepernick. “Their commitment to challenging the anti-Black roots of policing in the United States demonstrates a material concern for the wellbeing of Black and Brown communities. My hope is that this partnership will amplify calls to defund and abolish the police and to invest in futures that can make us safer, healthier, and truly free.”

“Colin Kaepernick and his Know Your Rights Camp is the perfect partner for Ben & Jerry’s to continue to advance our work on issues of racial justice,” said Matthew McCarthy, CEO of Ben & Jerry’s. “Ben & Jerry’s is proud to diversify our flavor portfolio by honoring Kaepernick with a full-time flavor. We deeply respect how Colin uses his voice to protest racism, white supremacy and police violence through the belief that ‘love is at the root of our resistance. We have tremendous hope in what we can accomplish together,” he added.

Change the Whirled will be available as a full-time flavor at Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops and on store shelves nationwide in the United States beginning in 2021 with a suggested MSRP of $4.99-$5.49. Change the Whirled will also be available to fans in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands. To learn more about Ben & Jerry’s, visit: benjerry.com www.citizennewspapergroup.com

A coalition of leading CEOs and organizations recently came together to announce the formation of OneTen, an organization that will combine the power of these committed American companies to upskill, hire and promote one million Black Americans over the next 10 years into family-sustaining jobs with opportunities for advancement.

In this moment when all Americans share an aspiration for greater economic opportunity, leading executives and employers across industries are taking action to make a meaningful, measurable and lasting systemic impact on racial and economic justice and to create a more equitable society.

OneTen connects employers with talent partners, leading nonprofits and other skill-credentialing organizations that support the development of diverse talent.

OneTen was founded by Ken Chenault, chairman and managing director of General Catalyst and former chairman and CEO of American Express; Ken Frazier, chairman and CEO of Merck; Charles Phillips, managing partner of Recognize, chairman of the Black Economic Alliance and former CEO of Infor; Ginni Rometty, executive chairman and former CEO of IBM and Kevin Sharer, former chairman and CEO of Amgen and former faculty member at Harvard Business School. All five founders will serve on the Board of OneTen together with other participating CEOs. Frazier and Rometty will serve as co-chairs.

“This is a moment in time for Americans to move past our divisions to come together and reach our full potential as a nation. Our country’s workforce of the future will be an increasingly diverse one,” said Frazier.

“Through the creation of one million jobs for Black Americans over the next 10 years, OneTen has the potential to address persistent inter-generational gaps in opportunity and wealth.”

OneTen is not just philanthropy.

Rather, it is a coalition of leaders across industries who are committed to ensuring that Black Americans with the skills and aptitude to earn success also have the opportunity to achieve success.

Recognizing that the current system is not inclusive enough and has reinforced systemic barriers that have prevented many Black Americans from the opportunity to earn success, OneTen has set out to change the way companies provide more equitable environments to drive better business outcomes and benefit all employees.

The newly established organization will cultivate an ecosystem that

brings together major employers, in partnership with the nation’s leading non-profits and other skillcredentialing organizations, to create a more flexible talent pipeline and practices that will allow employees and employers to thrive by shifting to a skills-first paradigm.

“OneTen links our companies with the critical work we know we need to do to improve racial equity in America,” said Rometty. “This will not only help our individual companies, but by removing structural barriers that have disproportionately hindered Black Americans from joining the middle-class, it will also help lift all Americans. By bringing together a coalition of key leaders and asking them to make long-term commitments, we have the ability to change employment practices and help break down systemic barriers opening the door to full participation in our economy.”

OneTen is launching with the support of 37 founding CEOs and companies across industries.

Members include: Accenture, ADP, Allstate, American Express, Amgen, Aon, AT&T, Bain & Company, Bank of America, Cargill, Caterpillar, Cisco, Cleveland Clinic, Comcast, Deloitte, Delta Air Lines, Eli Lilly, General Motors, HP Inc., Humana, IBM, Illinois Tool Works, Intermountain Healthcare, Johnson & Johnson, Lowe’s, Medtronic, Merck, Nike, Nordstrom, PepsiCo, Roper Technologies, Stryker, Target, Trane Technologies, Verizon, Walmart and Whirlpool Corporation. These founding companies look forward to welcoming additional members, including small and medium-size businesses, which power the majority of the U.S. economy.

OneTen will work with employers, education partners and upskilling partners to design educational and employment solutions. Together, these partners will better develop, retain and advance diverse and underrepresented talent, more broadly, but with an explicit commitment to hire or promote Black Americans without four-year degrees.

OneTen’s role in the talent ecosystem will be local, reflecting the workforce development landscape, and focus on reducing exclusionary hiring practices, identifying robust and new talent sources, and ensuring that adequate and equitable career pathways for advancement exist.

In January 2021, the organization will begin working with partner employers to improve workplace inclusivity practices and will connect talent providers to partner employers shortly thereafter.

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HOME

6 refrigeration trends that will make your life easier (BPT) - The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the house - especially now, when we're all at home more than ever. And while we're cooking more meals in and stocking up on necessities, having the right features and appliances can help make our lives in the kitchen easier when we all need it most.

Whether you're looking to improve capacity for storing essentials, or you simply want the most useful kitchen innovations, these are the top refrigeration trends to keep an eye on as we head into the holiday season and beyond: 1. Fast, freshly filtered ice Have you been reaching for more ice water while at home? You're not alone. A recent survey revealed that 50% of Americans consider themselves "ice obsessed," with 53% realizing the need for better ice production at home during the COVID-19 pandemic and the same percentage saying no ice available means they simply drink less water. The survey also found that the average American consumes up to 116 glasses of ice per month or nearly 36 pounds!

Always looking for ways to simplify life for consumers, the new QuickIcePro System refrigerator from Bosch is one of the fastest refrigerator ice makers in the industry, producing several pounds of freshly filtered ice a day at a rapid rate - which means you won't be running out anytime soon.

2. Fresh-food storage If you're staying home, cooking more and making fewer trips to the store, you need extra storage and features that will keep your food fresher longer. Refrigerators have come a long way in helping you maintain optimal freshness, especially when it comes to fresh produce. Look for options that offer precise temperature and humidity control, like the Bosch FarmFresh System, to take your food preservation to the next level and minimize waste. This advanced system uses four technologies to circulate cool air, filter out unwanted odors and ethylene gas, as well as remove the guesswork in storing items at the ideal environment.

3. Energy-efficient technology Technology can also help you save energy and money at the same time. For example, refrigerators with automatic freezing functions return to normal operation after reaching the required freezing temperature to save energy.

As a result, frozen food keeps its flavor, even when new food is being added.

And if you've ever accidently left your fridge or freezer open, you know it can be a costly mistake. Some refrigerators can help you avoid those high energy bills and spoiled food by sending a notification directly to your smartphone if a door has been left open. that having a drink at the wrong temperature

to save energy. As a result, frozen food keeps its flavor, even when new food is being added.

And if you've ever accidently left your fridge or freezer open, you know it can be a costly mistake.

Some refrigerators can help you avoid those high energy bills and spoiled food by sending a notification directly to your smartphone if a door has been left open.

4. Smart refrigerators If you've ever been at the grocery store without a list, it's likely you wished for a crystal ball to see inside your fridge. Connected appliances help make that wish come true with remote monitoring and diagnostics, fridge and pantry management, and quick-cooling capabilities that get your fridge ready for new items when you're on your way back from the grocery store.

5. Two-in-one appliances Refrigeration isn't only about keeping your food fresh. Storing beverages at the right temperature is just as important. In fact, 56% of Americans agree that having a drink at the wrong temperature has the potential to make their day less enjoyable.

The new Bosch Refreshment Center refrigerator offers pre-programmed settings to take the guesswork out of achieving the optimal temperature for the beverages of your choice at the touch of a button - from red or white wine to beer, soda or other drinks. Plus, its industry-first, glass-front beverage www.citizennewspapergroup.com

drawer puts beverages in view and within reach in your kitchen, eliminating the need for a second appliance dedicated to drink storage elsewhere in your home.

6. Easy organization Having a large fridge and freezer makes it easier to store more, but without organization, food can become lost or buried and go to waste. To make it easier, the new Bosch French door bottom mount refrigeration collection features organizational solutions like a FlexBar, split glass shelving and three-tiered freezer system to make it easier to keep all your ingredients organized, in view and within reach.

Now more than ever, the kitchen has become a place that brings everyone together. Turn yours into the focal point of your home with these refrigeration trends for a happier and more efficient space.

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FASHION

Black-Owned Cosmetics Brand releases Red and Berry Lipstick Collection Every makeup-wearer needs the perfect red lip, and Juvia’s Place’s Reds and Berries Lipstick Collection features an array of red and berry-colored lipsticks, lip-glosses and two lip liners.

The Reds and Berries Collection is a follow-up to the Nude Lipstick Collection, which launched in July.

The Reds and Berries collection contains 9 velvet matte lipsticks ($14 each)

The Reds Cherry Family 1. So Red 2. Afrik 3. The Perfect Red

The Berries Family 1. Frenemy 2. Drama Queen 3. Oh Damn The set also includes two liquid lipsticks: 1. Scarlet 2. saRed Velvet

The Reds Wine Family 1. Rouge 2. Rude Girl 3. Fierce

6 Lip Glosses ($13 each) 1. Ruby Rose 2. Sweet Beets 3. Maroon

broken down into three color families: Red Cherry, Red Wine and Berries.

4. She’s Royal 5. Culture 6. Cherry Love 2 Luxe Lip Liners ($10 each) 1. Wine 2. RUBY The complete collection can be purchased for $224.

Founded in 2015 by Chichi Eburu, Juvia’s Place is a Black-owned cosmetic

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brand. Today, Juvia’s Place is one of the most celebrated makeup lines currently on the market and is known for their African-themed palettes

and richly pigmented blushes and highlighters. The Red and Berries Lipstick Collection can be purchased at https://www. juviasplace.com/collections/lips

Barber College At South Suburban College in South Holland Offers Quick Access To A Career Credential And Wages The South Suburban College Board of Trustees recently approved the hiring of its first ever Barber College faculty, Bobby Mattison, at its November board meeting.

Chairman Frank M. Zuccarelli and the SSC Board first announced the establishment program last December. The college subsequently received full approval from the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) this year as well as its licensure from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

Construction for the new, fully equipped barbering facility has already been completed at the college’s Main Campus in South Holland.

Mattison will begin leading the program effective January 4, 2021 as SSC readies to open for the spring semester.

A licensed barber and barbering instructor, Mattison was instrumental in growing and licensing a Barbering Program at Statesville Correctional Center, and most recently at Cook County Juvenile Detention Center. He also opened a private business called Legacy Barber College with a partner in Glenwood, IL, for which he was featured on ABC News.

Mattison says he looks forward to creating new opportunities for others to become barbers. “You have to find something you love and would do it for free, but find a way to get paid for it,” said Mattison. “Barbering is that for me and I know it can be for so many others.”

The SSC Barbering program was established in part by a Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI) grant the college received through the Illinois Community College Board which included funding for several new in-demand programs.

The WEI project is designed to create, support and expand short-term workforce training opportunities in high need areas within SSC District #510. Through expanded access, opportunity, and support services, the project is anticipated to yield impactful outcomes for individuals, families, communities, local businesses.

The Barbering curriculum is a 17-month credit program leading to professional certification. SSC will be offering a 41-hour

South Suburban College recently announced the opening of a Barber College at its South Holland Campus.

Barber Technician (BT) Certificate and a 60hour Associate of Applied Science Degree in Barbering track for students seeking a college degree as a part of the program. Both tracks will include preparation and testing for National Barbering Written Licensing Examination, which is essential to applying for licensure in Illinois.

“South Suburban College’s Barbering Program will be the only active public Barber School in the state,” added Matt Beasland,

Dean of Adult & Continuing Education and administrator over the Barber College. “It will provide our constituents with quick access to a career credential that can lead to family sustaining wages.”

According to BLS data, the average salary for a Barber in Illinois is $42,930, or $20.64 per hour with an increase in demand of 9% by 2026. In the Southland area, there are currently 286 new job openings for barbers.

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For more information about Barber School and the WEI programs at SSC, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2413, email workforceequity@ ssc.edu or visit www.ssc.edu/wei.

Most SSC courses will continue to be offered through the virtual classroom model during the Spring 2021 Semester, with exceptions for some programs such as Barbering. Social distancing and PPE will be used as appropriate for in-person classes.

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MONEY Want Extra Cash in Your Pocket? Try Saving on Car Insurance (StatePoint) When it comes to saving money, it helps to cut out smaller expenses that add up over time – like frequent lunch dates, unused gym memberships or online subscriptions. But if you really want to make a dent in your budget, you need think bigger.

How big? Well, consider that after a home, a car is the single most expensive thing many people will ever buy, and cars need insurance. And you need that insurance if, for example, you injure someone in a crash or damage their car, or your own car is stolen or damaged in bad weather.

Should such an incident occur, you’ll likely consider it money well spent. But that doesn’t mean you should pay more for it than you need to.

Here are three ways to reduce car insurance expenses.

1. Purchase safe car models. The cost to insure a particular car depends on several factors, but one is safety. The auto industry and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration test cars to determine their safety ratings, and insurance companies build on that information by reviewing customer claims data to see how the vehicles perform over time in the real world. The result? Safer vehicles tend to be less expensive to insure.

2. Keep it clean. Insurance companies use information about you to determine your likelihood of having a crash and filing a claim. One thing they consider is your driving history, because they have found that past performance can help predict what will happen in the future. If you’ve had speeding tickets, accidents or other violations within the last few years, your auto insurance rate may be higher than if you have a clean driving record. Research has also shown a correlation between good credit and good driving. Certain credit information may predict future insurance claims, so some insurance companies may use credit history to help determine the cost of car insurance.

3. Take advantage of discounts and special programs. Just about every insurance company offers discounts, so be sure to ask your insurance agent which ones apply to you. For example, you may be able to get a multi-policy discount if you insure multiple cars, or a car and a home with the same company. And depending on what type of car you drive and its features, (e.g. factory-installed airbags, anti-theft devices, anti-lock brakes) you may be eligible for discounts.

Also explore unique and out-of-the-box programs that can save you money. For example, Erie Insurance has a program for their customers called YourTurn that gives drivers rewards in the form of gift cards just for doing something many people already do – drive safely. Drivers just install an app on their phone that measures factors like speeding, hard braking and phone usage and provides scores and feedback to encourage better driving habits. Based on the score, they can earn rewards that they can redeem for gift cards or donate to charity. Besides the financial benefit, the app has been shown to reduce risky driving behaviors, which can lead to safer roads for everyone, and ultimately lower insurance costs. To learn more about the Erie Insurance YourTurn program, visit erieinsurance.com/blog/your-turn.

When it comes to having more money in your pocket, don’t overlook the bigger opportunities like getting the most value from your car insurance. ________________________________________

Darrell Garth

President /Publisher

Janice Garth

Sales Manager General Manager

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