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CITY NEWS PR Strategist Passes Away After Cancer Battle

Take Your “Hats Off to Life” at Health and Wellness Summit

Jada Russell, Founder and Chief Strategist of High Style Marketing and PR, passed away at 45. A community champion who had an unwavering passion for the community and the possibilities of people, Jada Russell, founder and chief strategist of High Style Marketing and PR, passed away at the age of 45. Russell wanted to do whatever she could to make sure those who loved, lifted and lived in the community were honored and respected for their contributions. Russell graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology, in New York City. Fashion was one of her joys and she loved how a piece came together. She also marveled at how the individual parts could be connected to make something beautiful. Russell had an insatiable love of Chicago Black History, our stories and our power as a community. It was something she learned directly from her father, William “Bill” Goodlet. Russell leaves behind her husband, Julius Russell, owner and executive chef of Tale of Two Chefs; her father, William “Bill” Goodlet; sister Sybil Goodlet Smith; and brother Wendall Goodlet.

Taking caring of one’s body is becoming a major priority for people in the United States. The Dr. Ruth Joyce Colbert Barnes Foundation, in collaboration with The Colbert Institute Health & Wellness Center, are working to provide Americans with the knowledge and tools needed to assist in managing their healthcare. On July 13, 2019, these organizations will continue the “Hats Off to Life” Health and Wellness Summit Tour at the St. Mark United Methodist Church at 8441 S. Saint Lawrence Avenue in Chicago from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. This Summit will honor Thelma Rex, a dedicated Chicago educator and community advocate. George Arnold, internationally renowned speaker and Civil Rights activist who worked with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will present Echos of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as a tribute to Mrs. Rex. “Today, prevention is the key to good health,” said Dr. Barnes. “It is our goal to provide our community with the necessary information needed to live a healthy life.” The key to maintaining one’s health is being fit. The St. Mark United Methodist Church Dance Ministry will present tried and true techniques in dancing and movement that will help contribute to a healthy lifestyle. As an author and physician, Dr. Marilyn Blackston combines years of practicing conventional medicine with tools to help the residents of Chicago eliminate fears, frustration and emotional distress. She will share her knowledge of Emotional Freedom Technique, bringing meaning to the importance of exercise, diet and managing stress to every age. Dr. Barnes reminds us of a primary theme that comes from her book, “Love and Laughter Leads to Happiness;” this is a basic principle that adults and children can use toward a healthy life. Dr. Barnes and Dr. Blackston will address three of the major health issues impacting the African American community – diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. “If we can change our diet, that would be the first step toward eliminating some of these issues,” said Dr. Barnes. Research indicates that what we think is what we create. Motivational speaker and host of the event, Ayanna Najuma, will share with the Chicago community what it takes to stay focused and motivated while one walks their journey of wellness and fitness. Nutrition is most important. “The food that we eat lays the foundation for the body to function,” said Dr. Blackston, “and will provide the tools for staying healthy.” For more information or to reserve tickets please email lincoln_ mcleod@yahoo.com, call Dr. Barnes at 405-371-2272 or visit rjcbfoundation.org.

Angel Idowu Named WTTW News Arts Correspondent for “Chicago Tonight”

WTTW News announced that Angel Idowu will join the staff of “Chicago Tonight” as the JCS Fund of the DuPage Foundation Arts Correspondent, effective July 15. Idowu comes to WTTW from WJTV12, the CBS affiliate in Jackson, Mississippi, 2 July 10-16, 2019

where she served as a reporter/producer – conducting interviews; writing, shooting, and editing stories; and reporting breaking local news. Prior to that, she served as a digital correspondent for Pretoria News, South Africa, and as a Capitol Hill reporter for Medill News Service in Washington, D.C. In her new role with WTTW News, Idowu will apply her skill as an innovative storyteller to the reporting and production of “Chicago Tonight’s” on-air and digital content, covering the gamut of the city’s rich and diverse arts scene. “We are delighted to welcome Angel to our team,” said Mary Field, executive producer of “Chicago Tonight.” “Having a reporter covering arts full-time is an important addition to the staff, and Angel’s energy, enthusiasm, and creative ideas will be great assets to our program.” “To say I am excited to return to my hometown to cover the arts world is an understatement,” said Idowu. “I spent my

childhood immersed in all that the Chicago arts scene has to offer, whether it be dancing at the Joffrey Ballet, musical theater at Mother McAuley, or writing for the Chicago Tribune’s ‘The Mash.’ In between assignments and rehearsals, I spent all the time I could exploring Chicago’s hidden treasures. Every neighborhood tells stories that most have to travel the world to hear.” “The JCS Fund of the DuPage Foundation is thrilled to make possible this major expansion of WTTW’s arts coverage,” said Dave McGowan, DuPage Foundation President and CEO. “We know audiences will enjoy Angel’s unique contributions to Chicago Tonight, and we look forward to enhancing our community’s continued appreciation for the arts.” Idowu is a graduate of Beloit College and holds a Master’s degree from Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism.

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Chicago Defender Moves Iconic News Content Digital The Chicago Defender, launched in 1905 by John Sengstacke Abbott, was originally a four-page, six column handbill. Producing news of interest to the black community, it became a vocal advocate for issues of the day, including the migration north, anti-lynching legislation, and for integrated sports. And it was the first newspaper to have a section devoted to children, the Bud Billiken Page. The Defender had its ups and downs, its slowdowns and rebirths across the century. It was at one point the largest African American newspaper in the world and the first to achieve national distribution in the country. It went from a weekly publication to a daily, and back to a weekly. John Sengstacke, nephew of the founder, took over the paper. He was a mover and shaker in the community: he brought together the publishers of African American newspapers and organized them into the NNPA; he acted as a counsel to presidents, and was instrumental in advocating for integration in the armed forces. After his death in 1997, who the paper was bought by Real Times Media. The Defender was always in the forefront of the struggle for racial equality in Chicago and beyond, and it continues that role today and will in the future. The Chicago Defender is now embracing the next generation for media, moving toward a digital platform. Real Times Media, which acquired the Chicago Defender in 2003, announced that on July 11 the paper will evolve from a printed newspaper and relaunch as a digitally-focused content platform dedicated to online editorial, premiere events, custom publishing, and archival merchandising. Reproduced with

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“It is no secret that the media and publishing landscape has shifted drastically and the pace of change continues at dizzying speeds,” said Hiram E. Jackson, chief executive officer of Real Times Media. “That is why, over the past few years, we’ve made significant investments in digital media. The Defender already has a digital daily edition, one that reaches hundreds of thousands of readers weekly. We are just continuing that trajectory for the Defender.” Real Times Media is an innovator in the African American news and entertainment space. “For more than 10 years we have developed new ways of reaching and touching our community, particularly through targeted events,” said Jackson. Readers of the Chicago Defender will be able to get their news daily online, rather than waiting for the weekly paper to come out. Research has shown that those who look to the Defender for news, entertainment and information want the flexibility of receiving that content when and how they want it and digital is the preferred format. “We understand that to some of our loyal readers, this rite of passage is a painful one. However, we are committed to preserving the legacy of the Chicago Defender and are excited to be making this bold step to ensure its vitality for the next 100 years,” said Jackson “We remain committed to being an iconic news organization, but we must double-down in the areas where we are seeing growth. Ceasing print operations allows us to do that. And readers of the Defender are now all over the city, reaching them online is a win-win for all of us.” “The Chicago Defender will lead the way in reinvigorating news delivery without permis

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for the African American press, one that makes business sense in this digital age,” said Jackson. “This trailblazing move will allow the Defender to not only continue, but to thrive. All of us at Real Times Media are excited about this next act.” Although the Chicago Defender will no longer print a weekly edition, it will continue to highlight pivotal moments via special print editions to create more capacity to actively engage with the community. With this transition, the publication will retain its existing editorial and management staff and continue to offer its signature events -- Men of Excellence, Women of Excellence, the relaunch of Who’s Who in Black Chicago, and activities surrounding the Bud Billiken Parade. Additionally, the money saved by not producing a print edition will go back into developing more content on a daily basis. Currently the Defender prints 16,000 weekly papers, but it has almost half a million unique monthly visitors to its website. “There is so much opportunity for the Chicago Defender, on a digital platform, to grow nationally and become a premier player in the African American media space,” adds Jackson. The Defender’s final weekly issue in print is scheduled to hit newsstands on July 10, 2019. The brand will seamlessly begin publishing daily content of interest to the Chicago community on July 11 at www.chicagodefender.com. ced

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COMMUNITY New South Side Mental Health Private Practice Aims to Create Access, Affordability for Young Adults

Latania J. Franklin and Camesha Jones Ariel Parrella-Aureli Contributing Writer In 2013, Camesha Jones was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after being hospitalized more than once. When she got out of the hospital, she searched for support but had trouble finding it in the community. She was the only black woman in her outpatient therapy session and said she felt like an outsider. “I couldn’t find any black therapists at the time — I didn’t know where to start,” Jones said. “So, I decided to do something about it.” That is when she created Sista Afya, a mental health and wellbeing private practice for Black women on the South Side. What began as an online therapy organization is now a private practice. Opened in May, the practice still offers online therapy, but also offers individual therapy on a sliding scale, group therapy, workshops and free social events centered around holistic wellbeing. “Sista Afya is my love letter to black women who live

with mental health conditions,” she said. “This is my purpose in life, but Sista Afya is literally what I didn’t have.” Jones, a licensed social worker with a Masters from the University of Chicago, also created BOLD & bipolar, a photo blog that celebrates the brilliance, beauty, and boldness of people living with bipolar disorder. Along with therapist Latania Franklin and consultant Sequoya Hayes, the Sista Afya team believes in the power of community and healing. “Black people historically have been a collectivist culture — community is literally the backbone of our culture so [we are] making sure that people don’t feel alone in the same ways I felt alone navigating mental health,” Jones said. July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, and Jones said that is exactly what her organization is working toward. While there are expanding services and normalization locally and in the U.S. for mental health, Jones said people often forget to talk about access and affordability. Sista Afya’s aim is to make mental health and wellbeing affordable for its South Shore community. “We primarily focus on serving young adults because they experience the height of their mental health crisis in their 20s and 30s,” she said. She said mental health is a social justice issue important for black women. Sista Afya is working to close the disparity for services on the South Side and make the private practice part of the beautiful movement Jones sees forming around mental wellness.

Sista Afya is my love letter to black women who live with mental health conditions,” -Camesha Jones

“I see us being mentally well as tied to our liberation and our freedom. When people are mentally well, a community is mentally well, a family is mentally well,” she said. “It changes the trajectory of people’s lives, so this mental wellness movement is not necessarily about a trend; for me it’s about people experiencing the most optimum life they have. That starts with healing the mind and body.”

Dream Builders Recognizes Community Leaders Chicago Child Care Society celebrates its 170th Anniversary this year. Founded in 1849, the organization sought to implement societal changes and combat some of the city’s challenges, first as an orphanage, and now with its goal to provide early childhood education and youth development. At its Dream Builders Luncheon, John W. Rogers, founder, chairman, chief executive and chief investment officer at Ariel Investments, received the 2019 Dream Builders Award. Rogers was recognized for his work in youth development and education, which aligns with Chicago Child care Society’s vision. “Today’s job market is filled with financial services opportunities, yet many young people in our city don’t know what these jobs are,” Rogers said during a fireside chat with Dara Munson, CEO of Chicago Child Care Society. “By introducing students to this industry’s vocabulary at a young age, we’re laying the foundation for a future of possibilities. I like the idea of this next 4 July 10-16, 2019

generation being financially sophisticated. It’s never too early to begin learning these ideas.” The Illinois Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects received the Community Partner Award. The organization created a student-led project which transformed a space at the Hyde Park headquarters. The event raised $153,000 to support programs for Chicago’s children, families and adolescents throughout the South Side and South suburbs. “We know that in order to increase economic mobility parents and caregivers need stable employment that provides a livable wage, high quality education for their children, health care, and a network of support and hope,” Munson said. “The two-generation approach is about putting the whole family on a path to economic security. We use this approach to reduce the number of families whose daily lives are filled with economic insecurity and to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty.”

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Diversity in Construction to Provide Apprenticeship Programs to African Americans, Increase Livable Wage Says Sen. Emil Jones III By Tony Ho Tran Contributing Writer The Illinois Senate and House passed a bill that could encourage more African Americans to take part in apprenticeship programs in the construction industry. The Diversity in Construction Apprenticeship Programs, or Senate Bill 534, was passed by Illinois congressional leaders on May 29, 2019, and sent to Gov. Pritzker the following day. The governor is expected to sign the bill within the coming weeks. Sponsoring the bill is Illinois State Senator Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) who hopes the bill will combat what he says are institutional disadvantages for African Americans as well as the lack of talent needed for the amount of construction work available. “Diversity in Construction Apprenticeship Programs will build the skills of African Americans, providing a springboard to higher paying positions,” says Sen. Jones. Senate Bill 534 was first filed by Illinois State Senator John J. Cullerton (D-Chicago) on January 31, 2019. The legislation would create the Bureau on Apprenticeship Programs in the Illinois Department of Labor. The program would be comprised of an advisory board made up of 12 legislators with the hope of encouraging African Americans to find roles in the construction industry. After watching the bill pass both houses, Sen. Jones wrote a letter urging Gov. Pritzker to sign the legislation. www.chicagodefender.com

“I want to make sure that African Americans have in the country, according to data from the Bureau of equal access to these programs so that they can earn Labor Statistics and Current Population Survey. a more suitable living wage,” says Sen. Jones. “Most “Nobody’s been left behind more than African importantly, I hope this will be the beginning of chang- American workers, and Illinois has done about the ing the stigma of minorities being viewed mainly as worst when it comes to creating economic opportunilow-income workers” ties and employment opportunities for African AmeriAccording to a study by the US Bureau of Labor cans,” University of Illinois Labor Education Professor Statistics, about 6% of all employed African Americans Robert Bruno said to NPR. work in the construction industry. Compare that to the 12% of whites and 14% Diversity in Construction Apprenticeship Programs of Hispanics working in the industry and the disparity becomes clear. will build the skills of African Americans, providing According to Sen. Jones, the apa springboard to higher paying positions,” prenticeship programs can help close this gap while providing a boon to the industry as a whole. - Sen. Emil Jones III “Increased diversity benefits both the employer and the employee,” says Sen. Jones. “The construction industry is facing Sen. Jones wants to change that and proa skilled labor shortage, and revide more opportunities to some of Illinois’ cruiting African American workmost disadvantaged citizens. ers could help alleviate it.” “Like in many other areas of society, minoriAbout 6 million people curties are underrepresented in apprenticeship rently comprise Illinois’ total workprograms,” Sen. Jones says. “Apprenticeship force. Throughout the state, there provides a springboard to good jobs, and we must are about 16,000 active apprenticeships ensure everyone has equal access to these opportuacross 13 industries. However, the numbers only tell nities.” part of the story. In fact, the unemployment rate for African Americans in Illinois is higher than that of any other state July 10-16, 2019 5

SPORTS hold serve, break, then we’ll see what happens from there. Q. A lot of the fans initially were quite waiting for Andy Murray and Serena Williams to come, a crowd on the hill. At the end they were standing up and cheering for you. The reaction in the stadium was fantastic. CORI GAUFF: Yeah. Q. They were expecting to see Andy and Serena, but were entertained by you. CORI GAUFF: Well, I’m happy that they enjoyed watching me play. Even when I was down match point, the people in the crowd were behind me every step of the way. That’s something I really appreciated during the match. I don’t know, it’s just crazy. I remember before I played Venus, as you know, when you walk to leave the practice courts, there are people waiting. One little kid asked me for a picture. Then after the next day, after I played Venus, everybody was screaming my name. It was pretty surreal how life changes in a matter of seconds.

A Q&A with Cori “Coco” Gauff Courtesy of Wimbledon/Wimbeldon.com

Q. Everything is coming so fast. Now you make the second week, which is amazing. Did they advise you to slow down a little bit or change? How do you see yourself, afraid of getting too excited? How do you feel? CORI GAUFF: Well, in this moment I just feel relieved that it’s over. My parents are just telling me to stay calm, stay focused because the tournament is not over yet. That’s what I’ve been kind of celebrating the night after the matches, then the next day back to practice. Looking forward to my next round. Q. It was a long match. Did you find it hard to keep up the energy you needed? CORI GAUFF: I don’t know if it was the longest match I had ever. I wasn’t really tired. I knew I could go longer. I saw she called the physio, she started getting ice. I knew eventually she would get tired. I was kind of staying in it. I’m young, I have a lot of energy. I’m used to playing two matches a day sometimes from juniors. We have to do that. It wasn’t too difficult.

Q. My real question... You had to hit a lot of slices today. CORI GAUFF: Yes.

Fifteen-year old Tennis phenom Cori Gauff talked to the media after her 3-6, 7-6, 7-5 win against Polona Hercog.

Q. You said you only just started incorporating it into your game.

Here is an excerpt:

Q. How do you feel you dealt with that?

CORI GAUFF: I know this is off topic, but I wanted to say please stream Erys by Jaden Smith. His album dropped yesterday (smiling).

CORI GAUFF: Well, I want to thank my coach, JC, for making me do all those slice drills. He knows I hate them. But it came in handy today.

Q. When you were match point down on Centre Court, were you thinking, what would Venus and Serena do?

Also, thanks to Courtney for slicing today in my warmup because I was, like, just hit the ball. He’s like, No, I’m slicing. Thank you.

CORI GAUFF: No. I was just thinking I need to go for my shots. I can’t play pushing. I don’t know. Really, to be honest, I kind of just went out there and just hoped the ball went in the court. I’m just happy that challenge came back as in. Q. In the last point, the ball goes over your head, what was going through your head, when you see it go out? CORI GAUFF: Well, when it was going overhead, I was like, Please go out, please. Then after when I was jumping, I was like, Wow, I can’t believe it. It’s been one long match, it’s finally over. Q. What is a better thing for you, that you won today or that Jaden’s album is out? CORI GAUFF: Both. I was super happy that his album came out because it’s been long-anticipated, at least for me.

CORI GAUFF: Yeah.

Q. A lot of players who step out on the main stadium at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time will talk afterwards about being nervous, the moment maybe feeling too big. For you at any point today was there a bit of a ‘wow’ moment? Any nerves at all? What was your mindset when you were down 5-2 in the second set? CORI GAUFF: So, when I was walking on the court, I kind of wasn’t nervous, but I was just like, Wow, I’m really on Centre Court. One of the most sacred courts in the world. When I was down 5-2, I was just like, I can fight back. Just need to

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MONEY to his/her interest. A right of survivorship is normally implied with this form of ownership, and at the death of the first joint tenant, the decedent’s interest transfers to the other joint tenants. Because of this right of survivorship, joint tenancy is often called JTWROS. Unlike tenancy in common, co-owners may be liable for the debts of the other co-owners to the extent of the property held in joint tenancy. Therefore, a creditor of one co-owner may be able to seize the entire property to satisfy a debt of that particular owner. • Tenancy by the Entirety)(TE) is very similar to joint tenancy between a husband and wife. To understand this form of ownership it is important to remember the following four key components: o Tenancy by the entirety applies to joint ownership only between married couples. o Neither tenant can sever their interest without the consent of the other tenant (spouse). o Property ownership interest is automatically transferred to the surviving spouse upon death. o TE may involve the ownership interest of either real or personal property. o In most respects, tenancy by the entirety is simply a JTWROS that can only occur between a husband and wife.

Make Sure Your Assets are Titled Properly Carla Madison, EA Contributing Writer When developing and implementing a financial plan, it is important to consider where you are in life. As you do, you will become familiar with the three phases of financial planning: asset protection, asset accumulation and asset distribution. Many hard-working people lose their assets during life and after death because they have not taken the time to properly title their property or they do not understand what the title entails. By way of example, I have a client who simply did not understand that the joint checking account she and her husband (prior to their divorce) owned gave him the right to withdraw all the money without her knowledge. By the time she found out, it was too late. Depending on your objectives and the way in which you intend to ultimately transfer your assets, you should know the appropriate ownership forms. According to our legal system, you may have interests or ownership in three possible categories: • Real Property includes land and anything permanently attached to the land such as buildings ,trees, and items permanently affixed to buildings. • Tangible Personal Property consists of all property that is not real property (not affixed to the land and generally movable) and that has physical substance such as automobiles, furniture, appliances, clothes, jewelry, and other personal affects. • Intangible Property is property that is not real property and is without physical substance such as bank accounts, stocks, bonds, patents, and copyrights. State law classifies the interest an owner has in property based on how the asset is held -- this is referred

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to as legal form of ownership. Customary among these legal forms of ownership are the following: • Fee Simple Ownership is the complete ownership of property by one individual who possesses all ownership rights associated with the property, including the right to use, sell, gift, alienate, convey, or bequeath the property. The owner has the unrestricted right to transfer his/her ownership interest in the property during their lifetime (gift or sale) or at death (will). This is a very common way to own property. • Tenancy in Common is an interest in property held by two or more related or unrelated persons. Each owner is referred to as a tenant in common. Tenancy in common is the most common type of joint ownership between non spouses. Each person holds an undivided, but not necessarily equal interest in the entire property. Each co-owner does not own a designated portion of the property, instead he/she owns an interest in the entire property. For example, if Anthony and Carla own a two-story home together, Anthony does not own the top floor and Carla does not own the bottom floor. Instead, they each own a percentage of the entire house, and both are entitled to use the entire property. Generally, each owner’s interest can be used, sold, donated, placed in trust, willed, or transferred via the state intestacy laws at the owner’s death. Tenancy in common does not imply an automatic right of survivorship. At the death of one tenant, the other does not automatically receive the decedent’s interest.

A TRIBUTE TO OUR GRANDCHILDREN

Ajamu

Yosiah

Riley

“Behold, children are a gift of the Lord.”

Psalms 127:3

Grandmother: Debra Graham Gill celebrates and acknowledges the birth of her grandchildren. We will never forget the day they came into our lives and home. It is with great joy that we announce the births of our grandchildren: Ajamu Rolondo, July 2011 Yosiah Hayden, April 2015 Riley Shantae, October 2016. Thank you son for the gifts …our grandchildren. Grandparents Debra Graham Gill and Clifton Ray Gill

• Joint Tenancy with Right of Survivorship (JTWROS) is an interest in property held by two or more related or unrelated persons called joint tenants. Each person holds an undivided, equal interest in the whole property. Each joint tenant shares equally in the income and expenses of the property in proportion

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CITY.LIFE.STYLE The 2019 Chosen Few Picnic and House Music Festival

The 2019 Chosen Few Picnic and House Music Festival was held this weekend, July 6th, 2019 in Jackson Park on Chicago’s south side. Thousands of people came out to dance and listen to some of the best house music D.J.s.

People enjoyed themselves during the day.

D.J., Mike Dunn plays for the crowd.

Chicago Mayor, Lori Lightfoot attended.

Many house music lovers came to the event proclaiming their love for the music. Lieutenant Governor, Juliana Stratton proclaimed July 6th as “Chosen Few D.J. House Music Day”. 8 July 10-16, 2019

Thelma Houston performed her hit song, “Don’t Leave Me this Way”.

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Chicago Native and “Beats” Star Khalil Everage Opens Up

By LaShawn Williams Contributing Writer

very exciting to finally get a “yes”. It’s lit! CD: The film tackles street violence, which unfortunately, is a reality for many black youth in Chicago; have you ever been personally or directly affected by it? If so, did you draw from that for your character, August Monroe?

With an all-star roster that includes music legends like Curtis Mayfield and Chaka Khan, as well as Academy Award winners Common and Jennifer Hudson, it seems fitting that a film about a musical prodigy KE: Yes I did. I’ve had many friends shot from Chicago’s South Side would hit the and/or killed in my short life. I definitely television landscape. had to rip off a couple of band-aids that I “Beats,” which recently premiered on have placed on the spots of these traumas Netflix, has been widely described as “the to fully commit to the role and portray my ultimate ode to Chicago.” The film, shot character authentically. on location in the city, stars Anthony AnCD: Through Chicago natives like Deon derson (“blackish”) and acting newcomer Cole and Lil Rel Howery and Academy and The Chicago High School for the Arts Award-winning hip-hop artist Common, alum, Khalil Everage. Chicago is continuing to make its mark in the entertainment world. How does it feel to be part of this particular club?

did he do any mentoring off screen? KE: Yes. He’s a very smart and kind person. He would often talk to me about education and how important it is to the black community. Also, just through talking and watching him, I became better. CD: What do you want the audience, particularly youth, to take away from “Beats”? What message do you hope it sends? KE: I want people to see what the outcomes of gun violence are and the toll it can take on people. I had to watch many mothers, brothers and sisters sob at my friends’ funerals and just to think a week later, they were back in school. This is

something many kids in Chicago go through and I want people in Chicago to understand that this is not normal and it needs to be fixed!

LaShawn Williams is a lifelong Chicagoan and arts and entertainment enthusiast with a special love for stand-up comedy, music, theater and dance. Follow her on Twitter: @MsWilliamsWorld.

KE: I wouldn’t say I’m in that club yet, but it is an honor to be recognized or even thought to be in the same stature as the names you listed. It is my goal to one day make an impact in the entertainment world so I can be up there with the greats and make my city proud. CD: Speaking of Common, did he or any other rap artists from Chicago like The Chicago Defender spoke with Everage about his role in the Netflix orig- Chance the Rapper, Twista, or your co-star inal and how he hopes the film resonates in the film, Dreezy, serve as inspiration as you prepared for this role? with citizens in Chicago. KE: I play a producer in the movie so CD: “Beats” is your feature film debut— I had inspiration from a lot of the old and tell us—how does that feel? You must be new generations of producers and DJs. excited! CD: You star alongside Anthony AnderKE: It feels great, it was a long journey to finally get to where I am today. I had to son, whose character is your mentor in the walk down a long road of “no’s” and it’s film. While filming or during breaks on set, www.chicagodefender.com

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Major Armstead and Kappa Brother General J.R. Gorham, a dynamite speaker and author of “Sharecropper’s Wisdom,” at the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Scholarship Luncheon held at Chicago State University. Members and scholarship recipients of the Kappa Alpha Phi Fraternity.

Announcements BN the Mix presents “Soundfull Saturdays” every second Saturday at REFUGE, 416 S. Clark St. Chicago, beginning July 13. The event is hosted by Modi with sounds by DJ Nosike and will support the nonprofit organization, The Urban Ark. Doors Open at 6pm. $20 at door. For More Info IG: NATEKOLE-35 or call. 708-264-8507. Country Club Hills Theater and Chicago By Carolyn Palmer National Pan-Hellenic Council present “Greek Night,”Saturday July 13, at 7p.m. Host Joe Torry, with performances by Larry “D”; Con FunkShun; and The Dazz Band. Tickets www.cchtheater.com.

The Members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Chicago Alumni Chapter in partnership with Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Chicago Alumni, host a “Chicago Collaboration Picnic” at the Museum of Science and Industry.

Rho Gamma Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi recently awarded scholarships to 11 local high school seniors who are headed to four-year universities in the fall. Each received $1,000 to be used toward their college matriculation. The scholarship committee is led by the Hon. Judge Steven Watkins, chairman; Robert Fox Jr. Co-Chair; Robert Harris, Basileus; and Bryan McGraw, Vice Basileus. Der- Rho Gamma Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Scholarship reciprick Ivory, Tenth District Representative was also in attendance at the Annual Scholarship Luncheon. ients included Justin Powell who made perfect scores on the ACT Photo by: Kenneth Johnson and SAT. Photo: Kenneth Johnson

City Incite is an organization founded to support high school students and students who have dropped out of school through college and into the field of construction. The students are given financial assistance, jobs and are provided with a case worker to assist in their success. Pictured are: Fethiya Idris; Board member Latrina Shepard; Board Member Cassandra Matz; Livewire; Cornelius Griggs, President GMA Construction; Gia Gallimore, Board Member; Ray Fleming, Board Member; Kenya Lunkins, Board Member; and Aleta Garrett, President of City Incite. 10 July 10-16, 2019

The Chicago White Sox hosted the third annual Chosen Few DJ’s House Music Night on Friday, June 28th at the stadium. Pictured are Chosen Few DJ’s with Harold Baines, Terry Hunter, Wayne Williams, Mike Dunn, Harold Baines, Andre Hatchett, Alan King, and Tony Hatchett. Photo Credit: Kristal Bains www.chicagodefender.com

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Dr. Niva Lubin-Johnson is the 119th President of the NMA Niva Lubin-Johnson, M.D., FACP, an advocate of quality health care for all, especially the underserved and underrepresented, was installed as the 119th President of the National Medical Association (NMA) last year. Dr. Lubin-Johnson has been an active member of the NMA for over 30 years. Since the founding of the National Medical Association in 1895, Dr. Lubin-Johnson is only the third person, and the first female, to serve as President, Speaker, and Chair of the Board of Trustees. Niva Lubin-Johnson, M.D., FACP

Dr. Lubin-Johnson received her B.S. Degree in Pharmacy from Creighton University and her medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, where she was distinguished as a member of the last class to finish within a three-year time frame. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Chicago, and has been in private practice for 28 years in the South Side neighborhood where she grew up and currently resides. She is currently a senior attending physician at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, associate attending at Advocate Trinity Hospital, and a clinical instructor at the University of Illinois. Dr. Lubin-Johnson is a member of American Medical Association (AMA) and a fellow of the American College of Physicians. In 2010, she was elected to serve on the AMA Minority Affairs Section Governing Council as an atlarge member and was re-elected in April 2013. In June 2013, she was elected vice chair and served as chair from June 2014-16. As Chair, she was an Alternate Delegate

Patrice A. Harris, M.D., Inaugurated as 174th President of the AMA Patrice A. Harris, M.D., see it, you can believe M.A., a psychiatrist from it’ is true. And I hope to Atlanta, was sworn in as be tangible evidence for the 174th president of the young girls and young American Medical Assoboys and girls from comciation (AMA), the nation’s munities of color that you premier physician organican aspire to be a phyzation. Dr. Harris is the first sician. Not only that, you African-American woman can aspire to be a leader to hold the office. She in organized medicine.” will focus her tenure on First elected to the the AMA’s three strategic AMA Board of Trustees in arcs: attacking the dys2011, Dr. Harris has held function in health care by the executive offices of removing obstacles and AMA board secretary Patrice A. Harris, M.D., M.A. burdens that interfere with and AMA board chair. In patient care; driving the future of medicine addition to her leadership position with by reimagining medical education, training the AMA Opioid Task Force, Dr. Harris has and lifelong learning, and by promoting in- been active on several other AMA task novation to tackle the biggest challenges forces and committees on health inforin health care; and leading the charge to mation technology, payment and delivery confront the chronic disease crisis and im- reform, and private contracting. She has prove the health of the nation. also chaired the influential AMA Council Additionally, Dr. Harris will continue to on Legislation and co-chaired the Women serve as chair of the AMA Opioid Task Physicians Congress. Force, which she has chaired since its inPrior to her AMA service, Dr. Harris was ception in 2014. She will also work to el- elected to the American Psychiatric Assoevate the importance of mental health as ciation Board of Trustees and president of a part of overall health, health equity and the Georgia Psychiatric Physicians Associimproving the diversity of the physician ation. She was also the founding president workforce, and the impact of childhood of the Georgia Psychiatry Political Action trauma on health. Committee. In 2007, Dr. Harris was select“We face big challenges in health care ed Psychiatrist of the Year by the Georgia today, and the decisions we make now Psychiatric Physicians Association. will move us forward in a future we help On both national and local levels, Dr. create,” Dr. Harris said. “We are no longer Harris has spearheaded efforts to integrate at a place where we can tolerate the dis- public health, behavioral health and primary parities that plague communities of color, care services, while incorporating efforts to women, and the LGBTQ community. But address the social determinants of health. we are not yet at a place where health eqCurrently, Dr. Harris continues in private uity is achieved in those communities. We practice and consults with both public and are no longer at a place where underrep- private organizations. She is an adjunct resented groups are not welcome in med- assistant professor in the Emory Departicine; but we are not yet at a place where ment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciencunderrepresented groups are entering, or es and an adjunct clinical assistant profesgraduating, from medical schools at the sor in psychiatry and behavioral sciences rates of their peers. The saying ‘if you can at Morehouse School of Medicine. www.chicagodefender.com

to the AMA House of Delegates and a member of the AMA/NMA Commission to End Health Care Disparities and its’ Diabetes/Hypertension Committee. In 2009, she was appointed to serve on the Nominating Committee for the Cook County Health System Board, and in 2012 was elected to serve as Secretary and Vice-Chair. Dr. Lubin-Johnson is the recipient of numerous awards including the Illinois Committee of Concerned Blacks in Higher Education Trustee Award; Midwest Community Council—Nancy B. Jefferson Community Service Award; Dollars and Sense Magazine’s Best and Brightest Women in Medicine; the Kizzy Award—Black Women’s Hall of Fame Foundation; the Student National Medical Association Award for Leadership and Service; and the Top Ladies of Distinction Orchid Award for Outstanding Women in Medicine. Dr. Lubin-Johnson is a proud member of Trinity United Church of Christ, and a life member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

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Once upon a time, two twin angels were born into the heavenly sky. Our Savior named them Goodness and Mercy. Their kindness and virtue were instantly apparent; sandwiched between smiles so broad they covered the sky in glitter. They were a beautiful pair: one was peanut butter, the other chocolate. The angel sisters were extremely tall, too. Their arms appeared to be longer than their torsos which made their bodies look like giant M&M candies whenever they sat side-by-side amidst the stars. The angels had lots of kinky hair which they wore in thick braids. Their plaits resembled springy coils of a wire Brillo pad. For fun, Goodness and Mercy would take their long locks, toss them across the moon, and swing high into the sky, their angel wings parting the clouds into giant letter V’s. As the twins grew, so did their conversations with His Majesty. Goodness and Mercy left each encounter full of compassion and feelings of servitude. One day, after a particularly long session, The Almighty decided to share a message with them. “My Goodness…” he began. “Yes, Father?” the elder twin responded as she turned to look for her sister, who had darted off somewhere. Father God saw that Mercy had run off, too. He signaled for Goodness to find her sister. A short time later, Good-

ness spotted Mercy. She had stopped to mend another angel’s broken wing. Goodness figured if she assisted Mercy, they could fix the problem twice as fast. They did. The mended Angel flew around heaven, singing the praises of Goodness and Mercy for all to hear. As Goodness turned back toward Our Father, Mercy skirted off again, calling out to her sister, “I’m looking for another Angel who can use a little Mercy.” Goodness giggled at her sister’s referral to herself in the third person. Just then, the angels’ brother, Love, showed up. Brother Love was never far from Goodness and Mercy. He immediately spotted Mercy, gently grabbed her by one of her wings and called out, “Lord, Have Mercy!” “Lord, Have Mercy!” Brother Love wanted his Father to know he was steadfastly holding onto Mercy and would not let go. The Lord Savior approached them, with Goodness tagging alongside him. “Goodness and Mercy, I see much devastation occuring on Earth. The people appear forlorn—in desperate need of hope,” he declared. “ I am sending the two of you down to Earth to share your heavenly gifts with the people. You can do a great deal to resurrect goodwill.” Mercy couldn’t contain her excitement. “Mercy me! Mercy me!” she shouted while looking at her reflection in the sky. Goodness, the cooler-headed twin whispered to herself, “Goodness gracious.” Graciou’ was Goodness’ middle name, and for this moment, she

borrowed her sister’s trait of referencing herself aloud. At that same moment, Our Father looked at Brother Love, who stood protectively behind his sisters. God breathed in Brother Love’s direction and continued, “You will go as well and keep the girls protected.” At that moment, the Lord opened the heavenly gates and extended a gold-lined carpet down from the skies onto the plains below. The Messiah then turned to give Goodness and Mercy final directions. Then the unexpected happened. Brother Love leaped out of the pearly gates, tummy first and attempted to belly flop onto the golden carpet. However, he missed his target. To make matters worse, Brother Love was no angel, only Goodness and Mercy held that distinction. He was now a broken brother, with no winged limbs to assist his rapid descent. Things didn’t look positive. Goodness and Mercy began to sob uncontrollably. They couldn’t imagine doing anything without Brother Love beside them. The Angels shut down in sadness. Father God saw the despair that gripped the twins’ bodies. How could the Holy One send Goodness and Mercy to help others if they were in despair themselves? The Messiah knew precisely what to do. He gently lifted the sobbing sisters onto the gilded carpet and pushed them out of heaven’s door. The twin angels looked around, perplexed. The Holy Master averted his angels’

tear-stained faces, their red eyes resembling cherries inside of a cup of milk. Instead, Jehovah looked downward and shouted to Brother Love, “ Repeat after me: Surely, Goodness and Mercy shall follow me all the days of my life as I dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” The original plan had been slightly modified. Goodness and Mercy would also assist Brother Love until the sacred trio were no longer needed on Earth. At that time, the blessed bunch would be free to reclimb the stairway to heaven. I promise to let you know, Dear Readers, if I catch a glimpse of them doing so. I have a great view right here, On the Front Porch.

Shanita Baraka Akintonde is an award-winning author, podcaster, professional speaker, professor, wife and mother propelled by love. Her second book, Leading from the Heart, was released in September 2018 and her third book, Hear Me ROARR, is set for release in Spring 2019. Add yourself to her event calendar and book signing distribution list. Email her at sakintonde@colum. edu. You can also reach her on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/shanitaakintonde.

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BLAZING A PATH FOR HBCU ACHIEVEMENT

Join six future Black media as they begin journey. Join six future Blackstars media stars astheir they begin their journey. Head to www.nnpa.org/chevydtu and be there at the beginning.

Head to www.nnpa.org/chevydtu and be there at the beginning.

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