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ORGANIZATION WANTS TO BRING AWARENESS TO BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER Beulah Brent uses her experience and knowledge of the healthcare system to bring awareness to breast and cervical cancer in minority and underserved communities on the South and West sides of Chicago. PAGE 2

Beulah Brent is the CEO of Sisters Working it Out, a non-profit organization that brings awareness to breast and cervical cancer to underserved communities on the South and West sides of Chicago. Photo courtesy of Beulah Brent

Brand Launches Initiative to Support Black-Owned Businesses and Organizations

How to Make Kids’ Birthdays Special While Social Distancing

Newest trends for Black and Brown travelers presented at 7th Annual “State of Black Tourism” Event

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC. DONATES $50,000 TO THE NAACP, FUNDS THE JAMES WELDON JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. will donate $50,000 to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to fund the new James Weldon Johnson Scholarship.

The James Weldon Johnson Scholarship is named in honor of Bro. James Weldon Johnson, civil rights activist, author of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” unofficially known as the “Negro National Anthem,” and former Executive Director of the NAACP from 1920 – 1930. The scholarship will provide support to students who exemplify Bro. Johnson’s commitment to social justice and community engagement. For more information, visit www.phibetasigma1914.org.

HEALTH

AARP BULLETIN REVEALS WHY WE GET SICK MORE OFTEN THAN PREVIOUS GENERATIONS Researchers into the human immune system are discovering that a host of environmental, lifestyle and medical issues not faced by previous generations are causing our immune systems to become routinely “dysregulated,” making older adults more susceptible to infections, including the coronavirus, according to a special report in the AARP Bulletin this month.

The report includes a unique five-part plan to lower your risk of infections and disease this winter, including a morning- to-night guide to bolstering your immunity, a list of six things never to do again, expert tips and more.

To learn more, visit www.aarp.org or follow @AARP and @ AARPadvocates

LAW & POLITICS

SUPREME COURT JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG, ‘A JURIST OF HISTORIC STATURE’ DIES AT 87 Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday, September 18, surrounded by her family at her home in Washington, D.C., due to complications of metastatic pancreas cancer. She was 87 years old.

According to a press release, Justice Ginsburg was appointed to the Supreme Court by President Clinton in 1993. She was the second woman appointed to the Court and served more than 27 years.

Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. said of Justice Ginsburg: “Our Nation has lost a jurist of historic stature. We at the Supreme Court have lost a cherished colleague. Today we mourn, but with confidence that future generations will remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg as we knew her -- a tireless and resolute champion of justice.”

Justice Ginsburg was born in Brooklyn, New York, March 15, 1933. She married Martin D. Ginsburg in 1954. She received her B.A. from Cornell University, attended Harvard Law School, and received her LL.B. from Columbia Law School. She served as a law clerk to the Honorable Edmund L. Palmieri, judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, from 1959–1961.

From 1961–1963, she was a research associate and then associate director of the Columbia Law School Project on International Procedure. She was a Professor of Law at Rutgers University School of Law from 1963–1972, and Columbia Law School from 1972–1980, and a fellow at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences in Stanford, California from 1977–1978. In 1971, she was instrumental in launching the Women’s Rights Project of the American Civil Liberties Union, and served as the ACLU’s General Counsel from 1973–1980, and on the National Board of Directors from 1974–1980.

She was appointed a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in 1980. During her more than 40 years as a Judge and a Justice, she was served by 159 law clerks.

While on the Court, the Justice authored My Own Words (2016), a compilation of her speeches and writings.

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Beulah Brent uses her experience and knowledge of the healthcare system to bring awareness to breast and cervical cancer in minority and underserved communities on the South and West sides of Chicago.

Brent is the CEO, of Sisters Working it Out. The non-profit has been in existence for 19 years. Its goal is to eliminate the disparities for breast cancer in the Chicago area. It facilitates programs which serve to educate women, as well as connect them to quality preventative health care services. It was founded

by Dr. Monica Peek, a general internal medicine physician at University of Chicago Medicine.

While Brent was the manager of the mammography unit in the radiology department, she began to see the disparities in the Black and brown communities when it came to breast cancer. Brent talked to Peek about the incredibly high disparities. They worked to put resources together and to partner with community organizations to form Sisters Working it Out. Because of Brent’s relationship with Stroger Hospital, where she worked for more than 30 years, she was able to build relationships with other healthcare providers to assist in Sisters Working it Out’s mission. She said the organization was able to reach out to those hospitals and provide access to care for women who didn’t have

health insurance or those who were underinsured.

One thing Sisters Working It Out was able to do, was to have a bus to take women to get their mammograms. Brent said the work Sisters Working it Out does is very important to the community.

“We educate to save lives. Our community is not aware, or doesn’t know, the importance of health. So, to be able to go out and educate is what we do,” she said.

Brent said the organization has trained 40 community health educators to go out into the communities and facilitate programs to bring awareness and education. She said the most challenging part of the work she does is to get Black people to understand the importance of healthcare.

“Because of our experience with the Tuskegee Experiment and all the things that happen to us with research, we are fearful,” she said.

“So, our community doesn’t trust the healthcare system. We have to participate in research, we have to participate in clinical trials. We have to if we want to help our community.”

Brent said the way you get people to trust the healthcare system, is to have a relationship with doctors and staff who can help people get over their fears.

“Doctors are humans just like us,” she said. “How do we get them to trust, it’s to continue to talk and [to] continue [to] educate. To continue to

get the word out, we have to take care of ourselves better than what we’re doing.”

Brent said one part of the work that she does that she finds most fulfilling, is incorporating younger women who are dealing with breast cancer. There is a portion of the organization called Little Sisters Working it Out. Young women from that group participated in a photo shoot. She said it was fulfilling to watch them.

“I’ve been doing this for 19 years, but to watch someone that young, that beautiful, that intelligent, that came together to embrace each other to say, ‘hey, we need to tell our story.’ So, to watch someone that young made a difference in how I felt about the work I’m doing,” Brent said.

During COVID-19, the organization has been giving out care packages to people as well as Personal Protective Equipment and food boxes.

Brent said her passion to help people comes from helping out her own family when it came to matters of healthcare and seeing people who didn’t have that same kind of advocacy.

“I think my passion for that was, just seeing people who weren’t able to do that for themselves and become an advocate for them,” she said. “That advocacy is everything. You just need someone to sit beside you and say, ‘I got you.’ “ For more information about Sisters Working it Out, visit www.sistersworkingitout.com.

OneUnited Bank Announces Its 10th Annual “I Got Bank” 2020 Youth Essay & Art Contest Winners OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the U.S., recently announced the winners of its 10th annual “I Got Bank! Youth Essay & Art Contest.” For the first time, there were 5 winners who submitted art, matching 5 winners who submitted essays on financial literacy. Each of the ten (10) youth winners are awarded a $1,000 savings account.

The winners are Amina Anyabwele, 9, Miramar, FL; William Cum Jr., 8, Pompano Beach, FL; Morgan Hardwick, 12, Washington, DC; Loren Herrell-Guy, 11, Chicago, IL; Olivia Hur, 12, La Crescenta-Montrose,

CA; Mariah Mack, 12, Grovetown, GA; Javonte Patton, 12, Palm Coast, FL; Alizah Perez, 12, Pembroke Pines, FL; Sophia Prakash, 9, Glendora, CA; Aarionna Totty, 9, Holly, MI. Each winner expressed how they would use what they learned from their financial literacy reading in very creative ways, including starting a business, adding to their existing savings account and creating a vision board.

The panel of judges included Teri Williams, the bank’s President & Chief Operating Officer.

Williams, who wrote the book I Got Bank! What My

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Grandad Taught Me About Money (Beckham) after she discovered the lack of books geared toward educating urban youth about financial literacy, stated, “This year we were excited to see the quality of the art submissions in addition to the essays.

Congratulations to our winners and their families for appreciating the importance of financial literacy.”

The “I Got Bank!” youth essay & art contest is part of a larger OneUnited Bank initiative to make financial literacy a core value of the Black community. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, OneUnited Bank

offered a free copy of the I Got Bank book on their website to assist parents who are homeschooling their children.

To learn more about past I Got Bank winners, please visit the OneUnited Bank Financial Literacy Blog.

OneUnited Bank has also launched its Financial Education Center with online playlists on Financial Basics, Major Life Decisions, Starting a Career, Small Business and Preventing Elder Fraud. OneUnited Bank hopes its efforts will improve the financial skills of children and adults throughout the country.

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Dorm Doctors Gives Tips To College Students On How To Navigate Challenges During COVID-19 Dorm Doctors, is a Miami-based collegiate concierge service, whose expert advice might help college students everywhere. Since 2017, the company has been working to make life easier for parents and students by doing laundry, as well as providing cleaning and storage services. But in the wake of COVID-19, the company has become increasingly essential for the families that it serves.

Lauren Hillard, CEO of Dorm Doctors, says her company offers peace of mind to parents who worry about the safety of dormitory living. By providing housekeeping and laundry services for students, her company helps them to adhere to CDC guidelines while managing busy schools’ schedules.

“Typically, college students don’t maintain rigorous cleaning routines, and that makes parents nervous,” said Hillard. “It makes them feel more comfortable to know that we’re taking extra steps to help their students minimize the health risks of communal living during the pandemic.”

Dorm Doctors adheres to CDC guidelines for cleaning services, including using EPA-approved disinfectants. All staff members wear masks and additional PPE, and many of the services offered are contactless.

Hillard says she’s often asked for advice on how students and parents can better navigate the new normal of on-campus living. She says there are three primary tips that she most often shares with students. l Students should simplify dorm living by only bringing the essentials. The less you have, the easier it is to maintain a sterile environment. l Students should increase the frequency of

Lauren Hillard, CEO of Dorm Doctors and Laundry 305

their cleaning and laundry routines, including regularly laundering masks and face covers. l Students should avoid sharing laptops, remote controls and other devices, and frequently touched, shared surfaces should be cleaned and disinfected daily.

Hillard says the most important piece of advice she can offer for parents is to have a plan in place in the event a student needs to vacate the dorms due to sickness or school closures.

“A lot of parents weren’t prepared when their

students weren’t allowed to return to school after spring break,” said Hillard. “And when students were later given the opportunity to retrieve their things from the dorms, many weren’t able to travel back to campus and were scrambling to make arrangements.”

Hillard’s company has been able to alleviate the stress for families with moving, storage and shipping services. All services are available via a mobile app where students and parents can register, track and schedule appointments.

“It’s especially tough for parents and students this year with so many unknowns,” said Hillard. “Our goal is to be a trusted and reliable resource, especially for those students that are far away from home and need support.”

Dorm Doctors is a division of Laundry 305, a full-service laundry, cleaning and moving company that caters to commercial and residential clients.

For more information, visit www.dormdoctors.com or www.laundry305.net.

Strong Communities Program Supports Affordable Housing and Community Revitalization Effort The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) recently announced $10 million in funding which is available to support affordable housing and community revitalization efforts in communities across the state.

Today, municipalities, counties and land banks may apply for grants through the state’s Strong Communities Program, a new program that assists local government agencies with the acquisition, maintenance, rehabilitation and demolition of abandoned residential properties in their communities.

The program is funded by Governor Pritzker’s bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital plan, the first capital plan in nearly a decade. The application will remain open until September 28,

BLIGHT AFFECTS MANY COMMUNITIES, LARGE AND SMALL ACROSS ILLINOIS, AND IT IS CRITICAL THAT MUNICIPALITIES HAVE THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO ADDRESS THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACT THAT VACANT HOMES CONTINUE TO IMPOSE IN NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. Kristin Faust IHDA Executive Director 2020 at 3 p.m. CST and is available online at: www.ihda.org/my-community/revitalization-programs.

“Blight affects many communities, large and small across Illinois, and it is critical that municipalities have the tools they need to address the economic and social impact that vacant homes continue to impose in neighborhoods throughout the state,” IHDA Executive Director Kristin Faust said. There are over

three funding rounds of the Strong Communities Program where the expectation is to finance the rehabilitation of an estimated 1,000 abandoned homes and the demolition of an additional 500 blighted properties that are beyond repair,” said Faust in a news release.

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properties to productive and taxable use through rehabilitation.

In cases where properties are beyond repair and negatively impacting neighboring residences, the program may also provide funds for demolition.

The program will also reimburse municipalities for tree, shrub and debris removal, lot treatment and greening, and other reasonable costs associated with returning blighted properties to productive use.

The Strong Communities Program is available statewide. Applicants must be a municipality, county, or land bank located in the state of Illinois. However, a county or municipality may join with other counties or municipalities and together submit a single application, and regional

planning commissions are eligible to apply on behalf of the governments they serve.

The grants are funded by Governor Pritzker’s bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital plan and will leverage IHDA’s ongoing state- and federally-funded initiatives to increase property values, create jobs, help reduce crime, generate additional tax revenue and attract further community investment in underserved communities around the state. A total of $30 million in grant funding will be awarded through the program over three application rounds.

For any questions about the application process, applicants should contact IHDA’s Community Affairs Department at SCPinfo@ihda.org.

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BUSINESS

GreenTek Packaging Launches First-Ever Non-Plastic Disposable Utensils Made from Hemp Made from all natural elements, including U.S.-grown industrial hemp, GreenTek Packaging LLC’s newly launched Hemptensils™ is the first in-kind brand of plant-based disposable utensils that, unlike wasteful plastic end-use products, won’t harm the environment, according to a news release.

Developed by engineer and GreenTek Founder Jordan Hinshaw, Hemptensil forks, spoons, and knives are 100 percent bio-based (they have no petroleum) and are compostable, meaning they can break down heat and bacteria into water, air, and carbon dioxide. However, if the products were to end up in a landfill, they would not be devastating to the environment. The products also have a shelf life of more than four years. GreenTek is currently selling Hemptensils products on ecommerce channels, including its own website, Amazon, and the new “Shop” channels on Facebook and Instagram.

Additionally, GreenTek puts a major focus on sustainable production, as well as building American communities, farms, and manufacturing in accordance with the federal legalization of industrial hemp (less than 0.3 percent tetrahydrocannabinol) for a stronger, greener economic future. The company partners with growers in California, Kentucky, and North Dakota and is additionally in talks with a few other co-ops that represent hundreds of acres of hemp in the Midwest to see what can be done with their waste profiles.

Never has there been greater uncertainty as to the future of the American economy, but purchasing domestically produced hemp enriches both the consumer and the nation.

“There are 40 billion single use utensils used in America every year, of which barely nine percent are recycled. And considering the fact that businesses are using more plastic during the COVID-19 pandemic than they previously were, there could be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050,” said Hinshaw.

“Hemptensils offers a sustainable alternative that leans into the reality of our failing recycling systems to minimize our impact. Using Hemptensils greatly reduces the amount of plastic produced, and as a result, reduces the amount of long term waste created. Plus, working solely with American hemp growers gives us the ability to strengthen our economy.

Essentially, by using Hemptensils products, consumers and businesses can play their part to create both a greener, healthier future and a much more sustainable economy.”

Hemptensils

GreenTek purchases processed, decorticated hemp that has been converted into petroleum-free hemp pellets to produce its Hemptensils products. At its facility in Long Beach, the company combines pellets with decomposition accelerating enzymes, heats the mixture, and then injection-presses it into a custom mold.

In addition to Hemptensils, GreenTek manufactures hemp polymer cosmetic containers and secondary packaging products. The hemp polymer cosmetic containers offer an innovative solution to the billions of temporary plastic containers produced only to be thrown away. And, from exterior hemp paper boxes to compostable shipping labels, seals, and stickers, GreenTek’s secondary packaging products provide the essential accessories for purists and enthusiasts alike. GreenTek’s design team also offers additional custom, bio-based packaging options at best-in-class pricing.

GreenTek is working on inking multiple distribution deals to get its product into grocers and restaurants. The company currently has a partnership with Follow The Leader Distribution, which is based in Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada.

GreenTek also has plans to start selling new hemp straw products.

Those interested in staying updated on GreenTek’s new product launches should follow the company on Facebook @ ShopHemptensils, on Instagram @shophemptensils, on Twitter @GreenTekPlanet, and on LinkedIn (GreenTek Packaging, LLC).

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“WE FULLY INTEND TO SUPPORT BLACK-OWNED ENTREPRENEURS IN MEANINGFUL WAYS THAT LEAD TO GROWTH WHILE ENCOURAGING AND RECYCLING THE BLACK DOLLAR IN OUR COMMUNITY,” SAID GABRIELLE UNION. “THE SUCCESS OF THE FLAWLESS BRAND IS IMPORTANT TO ME, BUT SO IS ENSURING THAT WE ARE ACTIVELY CONTRIBUTING OUR REACH AND RESOURCES TO HELP EMPOWER OTHERS.”

Brand Launches Initiative to Support Black-Owned Businesses and Organizations Award-winning actress, producer and co-founder of Flawless by Gabrielle Union, Gabrielle Union, and celebrity hairstylist and business partner Larry Sims, recently announced the launch of the “Lift As We Climb” initiative in support of black-owned businesses and community organizations.

It is estimated that almost half of black-owned businesses will not survive the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has far-reaching and devastating consequences in communities and families.

As a majority black-owned business, Flawless by Gabrielle Union will lend its support to others by highlighting black-owned brands across its social channels and webpages to elevate visibility and opportunities for these entities.

Consumers can learn more about each brand and purchase products from them through Gabrielle Union’s celebrity page on Amazon.com.

The initial group of Black-owned brands selected to highlight and ‘lift’ include: Mented Cosmetics, award-winning non-toxic cosmetics

line for all skin tones and pigments; Darlyng & Co, an innovative baby and children’s brand offering natural and non-toxic products; Honey Pot, the first natural and plant-based feminine care system; and BLK and Bold, a specialty coffee and tea brand.

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Health’s Imperative, the only national non-profit organization dedicated solely to the health and wellness of Black women and girls. A portion of proceeds of eligible purchases will be donated to the non-profit organization in collaboration with the Amazon Smile Foundation.

“We fully intend to support black-owned entrepreneurs in meaningful ways that lead to growth while encouraging and recycling the Black dollar in our community,” said Gabrielle Union. “The success of the Flawless brand is important to me,

but so is ensuring that we are actively contributing our reach and resources to help empower others.”

The “Lift As We Climb” initiative is a year-round effort that will continue to feature community organizations, small businesses, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and business mentorship opportunities as Flawless

by Gabrielle Union expands.

For additional information about the participating brands and organizations, please visit Flawless by Gabrielle Union store on Amazon. com.

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Citi has a long-standing commitment to closing the racial wealth gap, and now with Action for Racial Equity, we are launching more than $1 billion in strategic initiatives to accelerate those efforts across our lines of business.

These efforts will provide greater access to banking and credit in communities of color, increase investment in Black-owned businesses, expand homeownership among Black Americans and advance anti-racist practices in the financial services industry. That way communities of color can build a stronger economic presence and progress towards a future that we can all believe in.

Learn more about Citi’s Action for Racial Equity at Citigroup.com/racialequity

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How to Make Kids’ Birthdays Special While Social Distancing StatePoint - While some of the traditions of a typical birthday are not possible these days, parents can find new ways to celebrate these important milestones. Here are a few ideas for making your child’s upcoming birthday feel special: • Host a Virtual Party: Use video conferencing tools to host a party for your child. Consider picking a theme or activity for the event.

Start with a meet and greet and then dive right in -- from painting and pottery to sing-alongs and science projects, there are many fun themes that work well from a distance. Remember to tell all your guests in advance what they will need to participate or even drop off pre-made goody bags with supplies and snacks to celebrate.

• Plan a Drive-by Birthday Parade: These days, drive-by celebration parades are all the rage for graduations, birthdays and more -and this is for good reason. What better way to honor a special occasion than by seeing everyone you love? Tell friends and family what time to drive by, encouraging participants to use signs, music, balloons and banners to make a splash.

• Request Cards: Make a secret request to

friends and family asking them to send cards in the mail. Kids love receiving mail, especially on their birthdays. Alternatively, ask loved ones to create video greetings or other electronic messages.

• Give Fun Gifts: Don’t forget the presents!

Colorful, interactive toys will brighten the occasion, making your child’s birthday and year to come special. Consider Myla’s Sparkling Friends from VTech, a new collection of interactive toys that talk, sing and light up with a kaleidoscope of colors. With flapping wings and tail feathers that wag, colorful accessories and unique songs and sayings, this line -which includes Mia the Unicorn, Ava the Fox, Penny the Peacock and more – is packed with value at a great giftable price.

• Take an Outing: Parents comfortable doing so might consider planning a socially distanced picnic in the park. Bring your child’s favorite foods, treats and games for a fun-filled day.

Birthdays may look a bit different this year, but that doesn’t mean your family can’t celebrate. Virtual parties, gifts and special greetings can give your child a sense of normalcy and make them feel special on their birthday.

Virtual parties, gifts and special greetings can give your child a sense of normalcy and make them feel special on their birthday.

BUILD BACK BETTER

JOBS AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY AGENDA Joe Biden believes we cannot build back better without a major mobilization of effort and resources to advance racial equity across the American economy.

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NEWS Newest trends for Black and Brown travelers presented at 7th Annual “State of Black Tourism” Event The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) recently presented its 7th Annual “State of Black Tourism” event on September 17, in partnership with the National Press Club.

Known as one of the preeminent organizations in the hospitality industry, NCBMP’s annual “State of Black Tourism” included a virtual convening that featured the leading hospitality executives in the industry, along with elected officials, who presented the newest trends for Black and Brown travelers in the U.S. and around the world.

Additionally, the virtual convening discussed current practices that affect Black hospitality professionals as well as the overall impact on the industry post Covid19 and George Floyd.

The 7th Annual “State of Black Tourism” is supported by the NCBMP national partners who include Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, Richmond Region Tourism, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, and regmatch. For more information, visit www.ncbmp. com.

The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP), founded in 1983, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the training needs of Black hospitality professionals, and more, that support Black meetings and events.

Since its founding, NCBMP has

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The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP), founded in 1983, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the training needs of Black hospitality professionals, and more, that support Black meetings and events.

KNOWN AS ONE OF THE PREEMINENT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY, NCBMP’S ANNUAL “STATE OF BLACK TOURISM” INCLUDED A VIRTUAL CONVENING WHERE PRESENTERS DISCUSSED THE NEWEST TRENDS FOR BLACK AND BROWN TRAVELERS IN THE U.S. made a significant impact in the hospitality community by advocating for equity and helping members maximize their return on investments.

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REAL ESTATE AC 9-16/2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC DBA CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs. GENEVA HOFFMAN; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; ASSOCIATES FINANCE INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 10203 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, October 19, 2020 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 25-03-419-027-0000.

Commonly known as 9318 South Rhodes Avenue , Chicago, IL 60619. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Edgar J. Ortega at Plaintiff's Attorney, Marinosci Law Group, PC, 134 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. (312) 940-8580. 1907853 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3155852 ____________________________

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION EASTERN SAVINGS BANK FSB; Plaintiff, vs. KENNETH R. JONES; DERITA J. JONES; CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS NONRECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN TENANTS AND OCCUPANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 2975 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, October 19, 2020 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 9640 South Avenue L, Chicago, Illinois 60617.

P.I.N. 26-05-314-037-0000. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a multi-family residence (two to six apartments). The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. Stephen G. Daday at Plaintiff's Attorney, Klein, Daday, Aretos & O'Donoghue, LLC, 1051 Perimeter Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173. (847) 5908700. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3155861 ____________________________

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC DBA CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs.

FULTON NOLEN, JR.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF FULTON NOLEN, SR.; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 5560 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, October 19, 2020 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-35-410-028-0000.

Commonly known as 8522 S Blackstone Ave., Chicago, IL 60619. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Edgar J. Ortega at Plaintiff's Attorney, Marinosci Law Group, PC, 134 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. (312) 940-8580. 1902688 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3155863 ____________________________

TECHNOLOGY How Cool Tech Can Inspire Your Child (StatePoint) Many kids gravitate toward technology, leaving parents looking for ways to introduce it to them in a safe, age-appropriate way.

Here are three examples of how kids can turn to their gadgets and gear to inspire their creative side, build new skills and even get outdoors and on the move: • Make a Movie: Budding creators and cinematographers can sharpen their technical skills and become content creators using the new KidiZoom Creator Cam digital camera from VTech.

This high-definition video camera kit features a green screen and over 20 animated backgrounds that let kids pretend to get chased by a T-Rex, go to outer space or even disappear. Setting up the shot with the tabletop tripod (which turns into a selfie stick) and using the built-in microphone, kid creators can capture great footage, then use the easy, on-screen editing tools to add intros and music or produce trick shots and time-lapse video. With safety in mind, there is no built-in Wi-Fi, giving parents control over how kids share their content. After a masterpiece is complete, at parent’s discretion, the video can be uploaded and shared with friends and family via the included USB cable.

• Write a Story: Does your child love to tell or write stories? A host of apps designed for kids at various ages and stages can help them hone their craft and share their literary works. Some offer pictorial writing prompts, giving kids ideas of what to write about next. Other apps serve as publishing tools, allowing kids to transform their work into eBooks to be shared.

• Capture the Action: Wearable tech is great for kids on the move. Whether they are leaping, running, biking or engaged in the device’s built-in active play challenges, they can capture the action using the two cameras of the Smartwatch DX2, and then customize the photos and footage using the device’s Silly Me app. Both kids and parents will enjoy everything this innovative, safe smartwatch has to offer.

Expanding your child’s creative skills and interests is easier than ever these days thanks to kid-friendly technology offering new creative outlets and inspiration.

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It all started in 1998 when a group of Hyundai dealers wanted to make a difference for kids facing cancer.

Their idea blossomed into Hyundai Hope On Wheels®. Now, every time a new Hyundai is sold a portion goes to Hyundai Hope On Wheels to help fight childhood cancer. To date, over $172 million and 1,000 grants have gone to support research at children’s hospitals with the hope of finding a cure. And during the COVID-19 crisis, Hyundai has also donated $4.4 million for drive-thru testing to help expedite diagnosis for health-compromised and at-risk children. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to remember that hope is our greatest feature. And it comes standard on every Hyundai.

Model pictured for illustrative purposes only. For every new Hyundai vehicle purchased, $14 is donated by Hyundai to Hyundai Hope On Wheels. Funds are used for pediatric cancer research grants and to raise public awareness.

For more info visit HyundaiHopeOnWheels.org. Hyundai is a registered trademark of Hyundai Motor Company. All rights reserved. ©2020 Hyundai Motor America.