Chatham-Southeast Citizen 11-25-2020

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Citizen The Citizen: Serving The Black Community For 55 Years Week of Nov. 25, 2020

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CHATHAM SOUTHEAST

Developer Sterling Bay Brings ‘Wellness on Wentworth’ Page 2

New Research Highlights Cybersecurity Threats Page 5

Designer of Outdoor Athletic Apparel and Equipment for Kids, Team Magnus, Selects 5WPR as U.S. Agency of Record Page 8

Ashley Munson is a community activist and the senior manager of advocacy with the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Photo courtesy of Ashley Munson

COMMUNITY ACTIVIST GIVES POST-ELECTION REFLECTION

While the presidential election was weeks ago, current President Donald Trump still has not conceded to President-elect Joe Biden. As votes continue to come in from states, Biden, as of the writing of this article, received 309 electoral college votes and on January 20, 2021, Biden will be sworn in as president of the United States of America while Kamala Harris will be sworn-in as vice president of the United States—making her the first Black, first woman and first Southeast Asian to hold that position. PAGE 2

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION NEXT FRONTIER CONFERENCE & EXPO 2020 SPOTLIGHTS THE MOST PROMISING INDUSTRIES FOR DIVERSE TALENT Base 11’s Next Frontier Conference & Expo 2020 recently welcomed over 500 students and industry leaders from across the country who gathered virtually via the 3D event platform Intrado. The conference was also simulcast to students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and California Community Colleges. The Next Frontier conference is the flagship annual event of Base 11’s Next Frontier Initiative, a 10-year strategic effort to put 100,000 students, early career adults and entrepreneurs on their pathway to success in Next Frontier industries.

At the event, industry leaders shared insights about emerging career opportunities in fintech, aerospace, life sciences and other emerging industries. More than 45 featured speakers attended. “We have a worldclass lineup of industry-leading speakers and an exciting, fast-paced agenda that will provide diverse students and early career adults with the access, awareness, and belief they need to succeed, while also shining a spotlight on those companies that are committed to developing a diverse talent pipeline for tomorrow,” said Landon Taylor, founder and chairman of Base 11, a nonprofit that since 2015 has accelerated more than 11,000 diverse students on their pathways to STEM success.

HEALTH

KAISER PERMANENTE COMMITS $1M TO AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION IMPACT FUND HONORING BERNARD J. TYSON In honor of the legacy of its late chairman and CEO Bernard J. Tyson, Kaiser Permanente is committing a $1 million grant to the American Heart Association’s Bernard J. Tyson Impact Fund. This national fund, led by AHA and Tyson’s widow, Denise Bradley-Tyson, was created with the mission to reduce the social and economic barriers to health equity by investing in local social entrepreneurs and organizations. Tyson passed away Bernard J. Tyson unexpectedly on November 10, 2019.

“Bernard was on a determined mission to transform health care in America, and through his leadership helped bring issues of equity into the mainstream.

He touched so many lives, and I know through his legacy he will continue to touch lives,” said Greg A. Adams, chairman and CEO of Kaiser Permanente.

Kaiser Permanente is recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Currently, they serve 12.4 million members in eight states and the District of Columbia.

LAW & POLITICS

LAW FIRM COMPENSATION MODELS SHUT OUT BLACK PARTNERS, NEW BODHALA REPORT SAYS Bodhala, the legal spend management platform, recently released a report that presents actionable solutions for companies looking to create meaningful change in their law firms’ timekeeper diversity and advance Black equity partners. Given the national conversation driven by Black Lives Matter, Bodhala’s report, “Dismantling the Barriers to Racial Diversity in Law Firms,” reveals how the nation’s most elite law firms have failed to promote Black partners despite a very public pledge to do so 30 years ago by signing The Association of the Bar of the City of New York’s “Statement of Diversity Principles.”

Bodhala tracked the performance of the 15 top firms that signed the statement that still exist. With only 20 Black partners in 1991 and just 37 at those same firms today, the percentage of Black partners has increased less than 1%.

“To make sustainable progress on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession, it’s critical to address how law firm compensation models have created systemic barriers for underrepresented lawyers. By making their compensation models more transparent and equitable, law firms will foster an environment in which all people of color, women, and members of the LGBTQ+ community can thrive. It’s past time for companies to use their purchasing power to bring about this much needed change,” says Michele Coleman Mayes, vice president, general counsel and secretary at the New York Public Library and retired general counsel for the Allstate Corporation.

Download the Report To read the comprehensive Bodhala report visit: https://www.bodhala.com/ diversity-in-the-law/

Community activist gives post-election reflection Continued from page 1

BY TIA CAROL JONES

While the presidential election was weeks ago, current President Donald Trump still has not conceded to President-elect Joe Biden.

As votes continue to come in from states, Biden, as of the writing of this article, received 309 electoral college votes and on January 20, 2021, Biden will be sworn in as president of the United States of America while Kamala Harris will be sworn-in as vice president of the United States—making her the first Black, first woman and first Southeast Asian to hold that position.

On Conversations with the Citizen, the podcast for the Citizen Newspapers, I sat down with Ashley Munson to talk about the election results. Munson is a community activist, as well as the senior manager of advocacy with the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

Munson, who spearheaded the Juneteenth March For Us 2020, Million Man March in Chicago, described election night as her “Super Bowl.” She said this year, because the day of ballots were

counted first, she tried to focus on the election and understand the real tally wouldn’t happen until after election night.

“I spent the majority of the actual Election Day watching the news outlets. I was also out at some of the polls a little bit, just telling people to vote,” she said.

Munson said the night of, she was frustrated until she remembered the other votes needed to come in. She said as the week progressed, she was happy.

“It was a different type of happy.

The first step was getting Donald Trump out of office, in my opinion.

The second step is holding President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala accountable.

Because this is just the beginning,” she said.

Munson said her first thoughts were to think about what is next and how to hold the people elected accountable – on both federal and local levels. She said she was following the battleground states and trying to understand who came out to vote.

“If you look at these states, you see the cities and how they really

came out to vote. They voted blue and the rural parts and some of the Southern states, were really red,” she said. “And so, as the week progressed, I was looking at numbers, I was looking at who is voting, who is coming out. It was a lot of reading and research.”

Munson said a lot of her focus was on Georgia and different dynamics that could shape the future of the country. Munson said she, like others, is ready for Trump to concede and she’s ready for what’s next, what does January 21 look like.

Munson said while there is progression in the country, there is a lot that still needs to be done.

Munson said she doesn’t think everyone who voted for Trump is a racist. “I really think some people think he’s the best choice and that concerns me,” she said. “I think Biden was the first step in bringing everybody to the table. He has the charisma and competency to bring everybody to the table and that’s what we need. We need to discuss the issues as a “family” if you will, regardless of party and talk about what we need to do next.”

Developer Sterling Bay Brings ‘Wellness on Wentworth’ Health Fair Serves Englewood Residents Sterling Bay held an outdoor Wellness On Wentworth health fair on Nov. 6. The health fair, which had approximately 200 participants, was held on 67th and Wentworth Avenue in Chicago. HIV testing was provided to 47 individuals and 93 people received drive-up and walk-up testing for Covid-19. Additionally, free facemasks, PPE, disposable baby diapers, and infant formula were given away. Other resources made available at the event included NARCAN education and flu vaccines. Helping Sterling Bay in this initiative to keep the city’s vulnerable communities healthy, especially during this time of the Coronavirus pandemic, were the following sponsors: the Illinois Department of Public Health, Meridian Health, Walgreens, Black Girls Break Bread, Englewood Square, Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-Chicago 16th Dist.), Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer (2nd Dist.), Alderman Roderick T. Sawyer (6th Ward), Family Christian Health Center; and One Church, One Community, One Voice. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

Workers prepare to check in participants and perform testing at free neighborhood health fair.

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Desserts for Thanksgiving

BY TIA CAROL JONES

Maizelle Huston is the owner of Maizelle’s Delights, a baking business that sells poundcakes in 12 flavors.

Photo courtesy of Maizelle Hutson

Thanksgiving is here and while gathering together for the holiday isn’t recommended, a dinner with immediate family members in your household, should end with dessert.

Even in a pandemic, some family traditions are important and help maintain a sense of normalcy.

Maizelle Hutson is a baker who owns Maizelle’s Delights where she creates pound cakes with different flavors. Hutson, who said she got her love of cooking from her mother and grandmother, started out by baking cakes for special events and giving them away to people. It was a way to share her love for baking with others.

“I love baking, love being in the kitchen,” Hutson said. “My grandmother was a wonderful baker and an excellent cook. So, all my cooking and baking skills, I learned from her and my mother.”

In 2007, Huston decided to start Maizelle’s Delights. She offers full-size and mini poundcakes. They come in flavors that include: almond, banana nut, carrot, coconut pineapple, German chocolate, lemon, red velvet, rum, 7-up, strawberry crumb, caramel, and chocolate. Hutson said the strawberry crumb poundcake is reminiscent of the strawberry shortcake ice cream bar sold on the Good Humor Ice Cream Truck.

Hutson, who said she likes the caramel, has come up with an almond vanilla flavored cake where she puts caramel over it. She said it’s really good! Hutson said the German chocolate cake is the most popular and is flying off of the shelves right now.

“Everyone that calls, they want [the] German chocolate [cake]. Strawberry crumb is coming in next because kids like the color.

We took it to a barbecue this summer and all the kids came back and said, “I want the pink cake!”

Hutson said while Thanksgiving and Christmas are busy for her, she bakes all year round, Easter, Mother’s Day, for barbecues and cookouts. She said during the holiday season, she bakes a lot of cakes. “I am totally booked, I’m well over a thousand cakes. I’m pretty busy,” she said.

One of the traditions she has continued is to have family over for the holidays. She said her mother and grandmother were big on gathering the family together for the holidays. “With COVID-19, it’s going to be hard to have that tradition of having everyone.

Usually everyone comes over to our house,” she said. Huston added that she hopes one day she will be able to gather with her family and cook for them for the holidays, once the pandemic is over.

For people who don’t bake or tried to bake and didn’t succeed, Hutson’s advice is to keep trying. She said she has not had to make any changes in the way she does business, due to COVID-19 and added that since her business is online, business has actually picked up. She said people ask for the cakes to be left at the door, so it’s a contactless experience. “We haven’t had any negative outcome[s] due to COVID-19,” she said.

For more information about Maizelle’s Delights, visit maizelledelights.com or call 866-374-0883.

Navy Veteran Teaching Mandatory Concealed Gun Carrying Courses in a “New Normal” Environment Brittney Nicole is a Certified Gun Instructor as well as an Assistant Instructor in Jiu-Jitsu and Arnis martial arts. She’s also an American business executive, author, real estate investor, and the current CEO of WCI (Wealth Constructing INC.) Prior to starting Nationwide Gun Permits, Nicole had a successful naval career as an Engineer. She has a passion for teaching people, especially women, on how to protect themselves.

Because social distancing has become the norm during this pandemic, people who would normally go to a conventional class on how to safely carry a concealed firearm are having difficulty doing so. To enable women

to complete the course safely and on time, Nicole is offering an approved online safety course.

As she made the announcement, Nicole said that they created the certified gun safety course to allow women to take it in the comfort of their own home. “We will teach you what you need to know to safely carry a concealed weapon and issue you the documentation needed to apply for a Virginia CCW,” she said, while emphasizing that her company, as an independent training provider, does not issue permits.

Rather, they provide the training that is required to get one. Once the course is completed, an individual can submit the application to the

Virginia State Police and get the permit.

Once an individual meets the requirements to own and carry a firearm in Virginia, one can already legally carry a concealed firearm in any state that recognizes Virginia’s CCW permit, thanks to the reciprocity laws between states. Nicole emphasized that it does not matter whether one is a resident of VA or a non-resident living in another state.

By applying for a VA concealed carrying permit, non-residents can also be given a permit, once they finish the course.

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for a concealed carry permit to carry in over 30 U.S. states,” said Nicole, while adding that it is the responsibility of the trainee to find out whether they are allowed to carry a concealed weapon in a given city, state, or any other location.

Nicole, who is founder of Nationwide Gun Permits, said that with her team of female gun instructors, women have the opportunity to maintain social distancing while obtaining the documentation needed to apply for a concealed carry gun permit. She added that for them, it was important to make this course extremely affordable during these rough times.

“The course was very informative

and user friendly, my certificate of completion that is needed to apply for a CCW permit was immediately downloaded after completing the course,” said an elated Crystal Ayler, a former trainee.

Lawanda Johnson had similar sentiments, expressing how impressed she was at the speed at which she completed the online training. “Surprisingly easy! Took about 30 minutes from start to finish completing the course and receiving my certificate of completion,” said Johnson while highly recommending Nicole and her team.

To enroll, interested individuals can visit: https://www.nationwidegunpermits.com/

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BUSINESS “THE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM HAS BROUGHT SO MANY TALENTED COLLEAGUES TO OUR FIRM AND WE KNOW IT HAS TREMENDOUS POTENTIAL TO CREATE NEW OPPORTUNITIES AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS FOR BOTH APPRENTICES AND PARTICIPATING EMPLOYERS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.” Greg Case

Chief Executive Officer Aon

Aon to Invest $30 Million and Create 10,000 Apprenticeships Nationwide by 2030 Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions, is expanding its pioneering corporate apprenticeship program with an investment of $30 million over the next five years.

The firm will lead the formation of new local Apprentice Networks in six new cities across the United States, building upon the proven approach of programs in the Chicago area and London that have helped bridge the gap between education and employment.

Aon will initiate the apprenticeship program expansion with a starting class of more than 100 apprentices next year in the metropolitan areas of Chicago, Houston, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Since Aon launched the Chicago Apprentice Network in 2017 with Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Zurich Insurance Group with a class of 25 apprentices, the network has grown to more than 40 employers working with 740 apprentices. With this expansion, Aon will lead the development of a nationwide network of employers to create 10,000 apprenticeships across the United States by 2030.

“The apprenticeship program has brought so many talented colleagues to our firm and we know it has tremendous potential to create new opportunities and professional networks for both apprentices and participating employers across the United States,” said Greg Case, chief executive officer of Aon. “This is an innovative way for employers to attract and retain diverse talent, prepare future leaders and contribute to building a more futurefocused, resilient workforce.”

“Illinois has the most talented and dedicated workforce in the nation – but we need tens of thousands of new skilled workers to continue to meet the growing demand for talented employees. My administration is making apprenticeships accessible to students and transitioning workers statewide to help Illinoisans get training for jobs that offer greater longterm opportunity, all while businesses expand their workforce,” said Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. “The Chicago Apprentice Network is providing lifechanging opportunities for the city’s youth

and the Illinois Apprenticeship Program, which my administration recently invested an additional $4.7 million in, is on track to support an additional 17,000 participants by the end of this year.”

“As the proud co-author of the multibillion-dollar, bipartisan ‘Strengthening CTE for the 21st Century Act’ that funds workforce training and youth pre-apprenticeship programs across the country, I have seen the direct impact of Aon’s apprenticeship programs in strengthening our workforce and growing our economy,” said Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-8). “I look forward to continuing to work with Aon, as well as with all leaders in the Chicago Apprentice Network and like-minded organizations, to provide more pathways to high-paying, in-demand jobs in our community.”

Aon, together with Accenture, JP Morgan Chase, The Hartford and Zurich Insurance, will spearhead the expansion of the Chicago Apprentice Network to other cities. This will include collaboration with educational partners and nonprofits to create the network’s infrastructure, similar to the approach with City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), College of Lake County and One Million Degrees for the Chicago Apprentice Network.

“Advancing our partnership with the Chicago Apprentice Network is a big next step toward closing the training gaps that affect every industry and providing more people with equal opportunity to build thriving careers,” said Julie Sweet, CEO of Accenture, which has hired more than 120 apprentices in Chicago since 2016. “By bringing professional apprenticeships to additional cities across America, we will help thousands more underserved people become job-ready for the roles of today and tomorrow. These pathways to employment and a more inclusive workforce are a powerful example of how we can truly make a difference for our businesses, our communities and the people in our communities.”

Aon’s Apprenticeship program provides opportunities for diverse professionals to develop vital skills in the workplace while earning as they learn. Apprentices are offered permanent positions with competitive salaries, benefits and financial support for the cost of education. Aon provides apprenticeships across the firm’s solution lines and corporate functions, including areas such as human resources and information technology.

“Apprenticeships are a win-win for career seekers and companies that value diverse perspectives,” said Kathleen Savio, CEO of Zurich North America, which expanded its apprenticeship program from the company’s Chicago-area headquarters to New York this year, while helping to launch Insurance Apprenticeship USA (IAUSA), an insurance industry-focused initiative.

“Expanding apprenticeship programs is an investment in a future-ready workforce.”

According to a press release, the apprenticeship program has helped Aon build a talent pipeline of highly skilled and diverse professionals. As part of Aon’s global commitments to further embed inclusion and diversity into the firm’s culture, expanding the apprenticeship program will help build a more resilient workforce and drive better outcomes for Aon’s clients and have a greater impact on communities.

“The Chicago Apprentice Network has played an essential role in deepening City Colleges’ relationship with the business community and accelerating our capacity to connect CCC students to transformational careers,” said Juan Salgado, chancellor, City Colleges of Chicago. “As Accenture and Aon expand their apprenticeship commitments to other cities, we look forward to supporting our community college colleagues in building models that showcase the incredible talents of community college students.”

Aon launched its apprenticeship program in 2012 in the UK and in 2017 in the United States, training more than 290 apprentices globally.

More information about Aon’s Apprenticeship program is available at https://www.aon.com/careers/ us/apprenticeships.html For more information about the Chicago Apprentice Network, visit https://www. chicagoapprenticenetwork.org/#/

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Kelley Blue Book Names Best Black Friday Car Deals for 2020 While this year’s holiday season may look vastly different than years past, Black Friday is still considered to be the biggest shopping day of the year. From 0% financing to “Employee Pricing,” this year’s car deals can save you thousands of dollars on a new vehicle.

Whether you are shopping online or staying socially distant at your local dealership, this year’s Black Friday deals are shaping up to last into the first weeks of 2021.

To help car shoppers find the best year-end deals, Kelley Blue Book has compiled its list of the Best Black Friday Car Deals for 2020.

These deals can sometimes be difficult to navigate with their fine print and different rules, so Kelley Blue Book has made the process easier by putting all of the information in one place for consumers.

Not only does this list provide information on the best car deals from each manufacturer, but it also gives shoppers tips on how to look for sales while also remaining safe and compliant.

“Even though production has resumed, and inventories are beginning to climb, makers are seeing strong demand still for hot models,” said Matt DeLorenzo, senior managing editor for Kelley Blue Book. “They are seeing fairly healthy margins as reflected in average transaction prices, which continue to climb. While we may not see a lot of big discounts this year like we have in the past, many manufacturers are offering 0% and low interest-rates and lease deals.”

Tips for Black Friday Car Shopping: l If shoppers decide to visit the dealership on Black Friday this year, know what you want before you get there and be prepared for longer-than-normal waits as the dealership sanitizes vehicles and safely works with customers. l It will be best to schedule test drives and appraisals early to avoid crowding and to be sure you have enough time to check out a particular vehicle. Shoppers also can leverage Dealer Home Services to do research, book test drives and take local delivery of their new car. l It always pays to come with a preapproval for financing or a loan in hand for the car you want, which can be done online. l Do your research and be sure to read the fine print of any deal before you sign on the dotted line. Many of these deals come with lots of limitations, so be sure you understand the details before you buy or lease.

To see the full list of Best Black Friday Deals for 2020 on Kelley Blue Book, visit https://www.kbb.com/best-cars/best-blackfriday-car-deals/.

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NEWS

New Research Highlights Cybersecurity Threats as Workforces Go Remote StatePoint - The business landscape changed significantly in 2020, and new research suggests that cyber criminals took note.

The latest threat intelligence from SonicWall Capture Labs, which reflects year-to-date findings through September 2020, shows that while overall malware volume declined for the third consecutive quarter, cybercriminals are increasingly using different means of attack.

“For most of us, 2020 has been the year where we’ve seen economies almost stop, morning commutes end and traditional offices disappear,” says SonicWall president and CEO, Bill Conner. “Unfortunately, the overnight emergence of virtual offices has given cybercriminals new attractive vectors to exploit.”

What do businesses need to know? Consider these key findings from SonicWall: Malware Volume Dipping Global malware volume is steadily declining. In a year-over-year comparison through the third quarter, SonicWall researchers recorded a 39% drop worldwide. However, this doesn’t mean it’s going away. Conner warns this could represent a cyclical downturn that could shift course in short order. What’s more, malware authors and cybercriminals are still busy working to launch more sophisticated, targeted and diversified attacks.

Ransomware Erupts Ransomware attacks are making daily headlines as they wreak havoc on enterprises, municipalities, healthcare organizations and educational institutions. SonicWall researchers tracked a staggering 139% year-over-year increase in the U.S. A relatively young ransomware family, Ryuk in particular gained popularity in 2020. Whereas there were just 5,123 recorded Ryuk attacks reported through the third quarter of 2019, there were 67.3 million through the third quarter of 2020. This represents one-third of all 2020 ransomware attacks.

“The increase of remote and mobile workforces appears to have increased the prevalence of Ryuk, resulting in financial losses and impacts on healthcare services,” says

SonicWall vice president, Platform Architecture, Dmitriy Ayrapetov.

“Ryuk is especially dangerous because it’s targeted, manual and often leveraged via a multi-stage attack preceded by Emotet and TrickBot malware. Therefore, if an organization has Ryuk, it’s a pretty good indication that it’s infested with several types of malware.”

So how can businesses protect against Ryuk? SonicWall Capture Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) with patent-pending Real-Time Deep Memory Inspection (RTDMI), protects against all Emotet, TrickBot and Ryuk ransomware variants.

IoT Threats Grow COVID-19 led to an unexpected flood of devices on networks, resulting in an increase of potential threats to companies fighting to remain operational. SonicWall Capture Labs found a 30% increase in IoT malware attacks worldwide.

Most IoT devices, like voice-activated smart devices and door chimes, were not designed to prioritize security, making them susceptible to attack and supplying perpetrators with numerous entry points.

“Employees once relied upon the safety that office networks provided, but the growth of remote and mobile workforces has extended distributed networks that serve both the house and home office,” says Conner. “Consumers need to consider whether devices like AC controls and baby monitors are safely deployed. For optimum protection, professionals using home offices, especially those in the C-suite, should consider segmenting home networks.”

SonicWall threat intelligence data also concluded that cryptojacking, intrusion attempts and IoT maleware remain sources of opportunity for cybercriminals.

To learn more about the latest threats and solutions, visit www. sonicwall.com.

“Our findings show a relentless pursuit by cybercriminals to obtain what’s not rightfully theirs for monetary gain, economic dominance and global recognition,” says Conner. “As changing times require organizations to evolve, they’ll need seamless protection to address emerging cybersecurity threats.”

The business landscape changed significantly in 2020, and new research suggests that cyber criminals took note.

RANSOMWARE ATTACKS ARE MAKING DAILY HEADLINES AS THEY WREAK HAVOC ON ENTERPRISES, MUNICIPALITIES, HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

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BRIGHT MINDS GETTING BRIGHTER.

The future is in STEM. That’s why, whether it’s through grants, local school partnerships or programs such as Icebox Derby, we’re committed to supporting STEM education all over Chicagoland. Because giving young people a way to shine can make the future brighter for all of us.

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Vegan, Undyed Shoe Line Steps Towards a More Sustainable Footwear Future Sanuk, a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), recently announced the second iteration of the SustainaSole collection.

Launched on the heels of the brand’s July 2020 debut of the SustainaSole line, the second collection is comprised of 55% total recycled material by weight. The new SustainaSole styles are vegan and available in the women’s slip-on Donna style, as well as the men’s slip-on Skuner style – a new addition to this collection. Both shoes retail for $65.

Continuing on their mission to protect happy places, Sanuk again partnered with BLUMAKA for the launch of SustainaSole to divert foam waste and turn it into quality, comfortable and sustainable shoes, addressing the footwear industry’s heavy, waste-generating reliance on virgin foams to provide a soft cushiony feeling.

Instead of sending foam scrap to the landfill during the manufacturing process, Sanuk and BLUMAKA were able to collect the scrap, grind it into smaller pieces and use it to create a cushy, durable filler for shoe soles. Beyond the foam content, the textile uppers are made with 100% Recycled GRS Certified Fibers, including recycled PET fibers, recycled cotton fibers and recycled polyester fibers.

Undyed Uppers New to this SustainaSole collection, these styles feature undyed uppers, an intentional decision to save both water and energy. The undyed upper saved more than 200,000 total gallons of water – 115 gallons per men’s Skuner model and 76 gallons per women’s Donna model, according to a press release.

By skipping the dyeing process on the upper, Sanuk was also able to reduce greenhouse gas impact by nearly three pounds per men’s Skuner model and nearly two pounds per women’s Donna model.

Machine Washable Similar to the brand’s best-selling silhouettes, both of these new styles are machine washable, so consumers can extend the life of their eco-minded footwear, acknowledging that sustainability does not just come from sustainable materials, but also a product that is built to last

and work for years to come.

“Sanuk is committed to seeking new materials and processes to create more sustainable products,” said Erik Ecklund, general manager at Sanuk. “These shoes mark a big step forward in our journey – and in the footwear industry – toward sustainable innovation.”

“While this SustainaSole collection is our most eco-minded endeavor to date, this line also delivers a heavy dose of comfort and versatility,” said Seth Pulford, director of marketing at Sanuk.

“We’re proud to give stylish new life to things that would otherwise be discarded. Wearing rubbish never looked or felt so good.”

Here is the full list of SustainaSole materials and “shoe-trition” facts: • Overall: 55% Recycled Content by Weight • Upper: 100% Recycled GRS Certified Fibers (65% Recycled Cotton/35% Recycled PET).

• Upper Lining: 100% Recycled Polyester (GRS Certified Fiber).

• Woven Label: 100% Recycled Polyester (GRS Certified Fiber).

• Sockliner Lining: 100% Recycled Polyester (GRS Certified Fiber).

• Sockliner: 85% Recycled PU Foam and 15% Virgin Material.

• Bottom Unit: Features BLUMAKA’s patented technology, consisting of 35% Recycled Foam content by weight and 75% by volume.

• Non-recycled materials include: stitching, gore, reinforcements, PU binding agent and TPU. In addition to the launch of the new SustainaSole styles, Sanuk is dedicated to lightening their environmental footprint with their use of sustainable hemp, sustainable leather and other recycled materials, in alignment with Deckers Brands’ commitment to creating a better tomorrow. Recently ranked on Investor’s Business Daily’s Best ESG Companies list, Deckers Brands is continually integrating sustainable business practices and socially conscious operations across all brands. A thorough review of Deckers’ corporate social responsibility initiatives can be found at www.deckers.com/responsibility.

For more information about SustainaSole, visit www.sanuk.com. A comprehensive list of Sanuk’s social and environmental initiatives can be found at www.sanuk.com/corporate-responsibility.

Elite Model Management USA has introduced Insurance For Models. The insurance program will be available to all models represented by Elite Model Management USA and sets a global precedent for the modeling industry by providing health care access and coverage.

Elite Model Management USA has made history with the move to make the insurance plan available to their models at a very low cost. Typically, models have sought coverage through other means—if at all. This is the first time an agency has stepped up with an insurance solution not only for its own models, but has set the stage for the modeling industry at large, effectively changing the game forever, a press release reported.

About the launch of Insurance For Models, Elite USA C.F.O. Sergio Leccese commented, “Modeling is one of the most exciting, yet unpredictable careers possible. We’ve always made it our mission to prepare our models for that unpredictability and protect them so they can flourish at the highest level. Insurance For Models is a natural extension of that core philosophy. We wanted to give our

roster of models unparalleled peace of mind. This way, if they face a natural accident or interruption customary for any other profession, they know they’re taken care of—even if they’re on the other side of the world.”

According to a press release, this industry-first program will offer extended, modular, and flexible insurance solutions.

It will be available to all models represented

by Elite Model Management for a very low cost to the models. The plan will be administered by Strategica Insurance Management, international insurance broker, and underwritten by AXA Assistance – Inter Partner Assistance S.A., one of the world leaders in Travel Insurance and Assistance, who in conjunction with Elite, have devised the program. The Insurance For Models has been written to address the fast-paced global career of a model that is international by nature, as well as the young ages of the bulk of its purveyors. Additionally, the insured may manage their policies with a user-friendly web app through any device. It features a dedicated dashboard for the network and even 24/7 emergency medical assistance.

Designer of Outdoor Athletic Apparel and Equipment for Kids, Team Magnus, Selects 5WPR as U.S. Agency of Record 5W Public Relations, one of the largest independently-owned PR firms in the U.S., recently announced that it has been named PR Agency of Record for Team Magnus, a global producer of outdoor athletic apparel and equipment for kids.

With the addition of Team Magnus, 5W continues to expand their expertise in sporting goods and apparel.

5WPR’s Lifestyle Team will execute a specially tailored public relations campaign on behalf of Team Magnus to push at-home and outdoor activities amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, as well as generate brand awareness through national and regional press.

“It’s very important to keep kids active, especially now as they spend more time than ever in front of screens and away from peers,” said 5WPR President of Consumer Dara A. Busch. “Our partnership with Team Magnus comes at an ideal time for the brand as we head into cooler weather, and the holiday shopping season. We’re eager to tell their story and get Team Magnus winter gear into the hands of kids and families, as we shine a spotlight on the brand for consumers looking for fun winter activities in outdoor spaces.”

Team Magnus offers consumer collections for outdoor activities year-round, including durable gear, skis, water guns, and camping equipment. These product lines prove

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practical as families continue to seek outdoor opportunities, even during colder weather, due to the global COVID-19 pandemic limiting indoor gatherings.

“Early on in our collaboration it was clear that 5WPR understood our brand, our product range and our goals,” said Kristine Moody, managing director at Team Magnus. “Team Magnus is a new sports brand and a different sports brand, with a focus on outdoor play, gross motor skills and an active family lifestyle. 5WPR has amplified this from the get go thanks to their instinctive understanding of our concept.

That’s what has made all the communication work they’ve delivered for us so effective.”

5W Public Relations helps consumer products and brands build strong, authentic relationships with customers. PR services offered to lifestyle clients includes messaging and positioning, media relations, influencer relations, product launches, new market expansion campaigns, executive visibility programs, fundraising announcements, content creation, sponsorships/partnerships, digital media campaigns, thought leadership and speaking opportunities.

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FILM REVIEW: Radioactive

BY DWIGHT BROWN NNPA Newswire Film Critic

Rosamund Pike makes a lot of good choices. Check out her filmography and some of her very impressive feminist roles: A courageous war correspondent in A Private War, gusty widow in Hostiles, stoic wife in an interracial marriage in A United Kingdom and cunning spouse in Gone Girl. Now this.

Pike portrays world-renown physicist and chemist Marie Sklodowska Curie. She explores the life of the Poland-born, naturalized French citizen who pioneered and advanced the science of radioactivity and discovered the elements polonium and radium. Radium produced a radioactive gas used to treat some forms of cancer and is also used in x-rays.

The source material is a National Book Award Finalist biography by Lauren Redniss, Radioactive: Marie & Pierre Curie: A Tale of Love and Fallout. It chronicles the ascent, love affairs, findings, achievements, awards and tragic endings of both Marie and her husband. British screenwriter Jack Thorne (TV mini-series National Treasure) wrote the screen adaptation.

Director Marjane Satrapi (Oscar nominee for Best Animated Feature for Persepolis) helmed the production. Between the strong, intelligent script and her artistry, this turn of the 20th century parable glows.

Production designer Michael Carlin (In Bruges, Colette), set decorator Robert Wischhusen-Hayes (Mr. Jones) and art directors Géza Kerti (The King) and Zsuzsa Kismarty-Lechner (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) recreate late 19th century Paris perfectly.

Rooms are small, streets are grungy, the atmosphere is vibrant. People bustle around in clothes (costume designer Consolata Boyle, The Queen) that look lived in. As they do, soft bubbly music (Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine, Corpus Christi) follows them, creating a spirited atmosphere.

The magic of those days is chronicled by cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle (Oscar winner for Slumdog Millionaire), whose footage often looks antique. Bits and pieces, scenes and sequences are pulled together by editor Stéphane Roche (Persepolis) into a 1h 49min brisk diary that captures Curie’s experiences with a very steady rhythm.

Early 1890s Paris. Maria Sklodowska (Pike) is the only female in a room full of 23 scientists at an industrial laboratory run by the arrogant Professor Lippman (Simon Russell Beale, Mary Queen of Scots). Hosting her does not please him, and her unapologetic manner hastens her exit. She looks for other places to run her experiments, to no avail. Maria then lucks up on a chance encounter with another fringe scientist, Pierre Curie (Sam Riley, Control), who offers her a spot at his lab. It isn’t love at first sight: Maria, “I want to make it clear that I will not be your mistress.” However, he is smitten.

Working side-by-side the two become collaborators, lovers, then husband and wife, with Maria becoming Marie Sklodowska Curie. Their field of interest is radiation, and though other scientists are chasing the same dreams, it is Marie who coins the term “radioactivity.”

Together in 1903, Marie and Pierre co-win half of a Nobel Prize for Physics for their research on and analysis of spontaneous radiation, which was discovered by Henri Becquerel. Becquerel is awarded the other half of the Prize.

Prospective audiences should not be deterred by the physics and chemistry involved in Curie’s story. Yes, sometimes it’s like you’re sitting in a science class taught by two teachers who can’t keep their hands off each other. But for the most part, that discipline almost subordinates Marie Curie’s fight to make discoveries, be respected and take her rightful place in the world of academia and an industry dominated by men. Through the insight of a superbly written and intimate screenplay and under the direction of a filmmaker who is as fascinated by the familial and romantic elements as she is by the science, viewers will find increasingly compelling drama, in and outside of the lab.

Pike diligently and sensitively portrays the inner turmoil that churns inside Curie and erupts as a steely determination.

Fragility and bravery embrace a stream of conflict that propels

Rosamund Pike in Radioactive.

PROSPECTIVE AUDIENCES SHOULD NOT BE DETERRED BY THE PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY INVOLVED IN CURIE’S STORY. YES, SOMETIMES IT’S LIKE YOU’RE SITTING IN A SCIENCE CLASS TAUGHT

BY TWO TEACHERS WHO CAN’T KEEP THEIR HANDS OFF EACH OTHER. BUT FOR THE MOST PART, THAT DISCIPLINE ALMOST SUBORDINATES MARIE CURIE’S FIGHT TO MAKE DISCOVERIES, BE RESPECTED AND TAKE HER RIGHTFUL PLACE IN THE WORLD OF ACADEMIA AND AN INDUSTRY DOMINATED BY MEN. Curie forward. Pike harnesses that fiery life-force as she depicts a student becoming a professional, a lover transitioning into a wife, a widow finding her way as a single mother and a scientist slowly dying from the element that gave her fame.

Pike’s emotions run the gamut from curiosity to anger and jealousy, fear to happiness, pride to sadness. The multiple layers and gravitas are only achieved because Pike digs deep inside the feisty character. Her most primal moment is when she cries over her husband’s coffin, emitting the most guttural sounds.

The entire supporting cast shines bright beside Pike. Anya Taylor-Joy plays her inquisitive and equally smart daughter Irène Joliet-Curie like a genius in waiting. Aneurin Barnard as student and controversial paramour Paul Langevin inflames the www.citizennewspapergroup.com

love story. Beale makes you hate the sexist professor. Sam Riley finds the right mix of supportive husband, attentive lover and punching bag when his wife loses her temper.

Fledgling filmmakers should take a critical look at Marjane Satrapi’s inventive and clever style. Without her eclectic flair, this could have been just another period piece. She shows her appreciation and disgust for the legacy of radiation, in vivid images—from radiotherapy acting as a cancer killer, to atom bombs annihilating Hiroshima. These visions display an unconventional approach that elevates what’s on view. And her keen ability to create a story that female audiences are sure to admire should have producers banging down her door with offers.

Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. The only person to win the Prize twice. The only person to win in two different fields (physics and chemistry). She worked on the frontlines during WWI, developing mobile radiography units that diagnosed the injuries of millions of soldiers. Her story is old, centuries old. Yet somehow, her challenges and successes feel timely, as if they just happened yesterday.

As much as Marjane Satrapi is the genius behind the camera, Rosamund Pike is the gifted artist in front of the lens. She turns this portrait of a groundbreaking heroine into an impressive allegory about a scientist who fought her way to the top leaving a legacy behind that has yet to be equaled.

Visit NNPA News Wire Film Critic Dwight Brown at DwightBrownInk.com and BlackPressUSA.com.

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* 4 lemons, sliced * 8 garlic cloves, peeled * 5 sprigs rosemary * 10 cups ice * Whole turkey Directions: 1. In large stockpot over medium-high heat, combine sweet tea and kosher salt; stir frequently until salt is dissolved. Add onions, lemons, garlic and rosemary. Remove from heat; let cool to room temperature.

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