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Overdose Deaths Accelerating During COVID-19 Page 2

Covering Faces Around Kids Won’t Mask Emotions Page 3

A new study conducted by BlackDoctor.org (BDO) shows that approximately 8.7 million Blacks are now more receptive to taking the COVID vaccine, and the hardline stance of vaccine hesitancy is decreasing substantially.

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A new study conducted by BlackDoctor.org (BDO), the leading health and wellness site for Black Americans with over 20 million monthly reach, shows that approximately 8.7 million Blacks are now more receptive to taking the COVID vaccine, and the hardline stance of vaccine hesitancy is decreasing substantially. PAGE 3

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POLITISCOPE

The reality of Black men’s love lives and marriages is very different than what’s usually shown on TV – I spent years actually talking to them

BY ARMON PERRY

Finding and keeping a good Black man in a relationship has become a cottage industry. From celebrities and reality TV stars to social media influencers, for better or worse, there is no shortage of relationship advice to people seeking to figure out Black men.

And while much of this content is understood to be for entertainment purposes only, some of it is presented and received as legitimate and data-driven.

This is a problem because too many people cannot distinguish what they see onscreen from reality.

Media portrayals are often hyperbolic and sensationalized to attract public attention. Equally troubling is that the majority of academic research in this area also perpetuates many of the same, negative patterns that are common in popular culture.

As a graduate student and university professor, I have spent nearly two decades reviewing these studies on Black men and families.

The general consensus from them falls into one of two categories: first, that many Black men are not viable marriage mates because their financial struggles will not allow them to provide for a wife and children.

Other studies conclude that many poor Black men reject monogamous romantic relationships in favor of a hypersexual masculinity to overcompensate for their inability to fulfill the traditional breadwinner role. These men, the studies conclude, treat women as conquests rather than partners.

In both historical and more recent research, studies on Black men have disproportionately examined the lives of low-income men and the struggles they faced in maintaining

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stable relationships in the face of economic disadvantage.

I have found that the near-exclusive focus on low-income Black men in research related to the family skews perceptions of these men. It also limits the public’s knowledge of them and the meanings they attach to their romantic relationships.

And this perception can be used to perpetuate negative stereotypes that frame them as dangerous and predatory.

Resetting the image In response to that limited view, I spent the last four years conducting a study on a more diverse group of Black men to learn more about their perspectives on marriage.

The men’s stories reveal important findings that are typically not explored in research on Black men.

They opened up about their desire for intimacy and companionship in their relationships.

My findings, many of which are counter to the popular image that our society holds of Black men, have just been published in a book, “Black Love Matters: Authentic Men’s Voices on Marriage and Romantic Relationships.”

My study followed 33 Black men from Louisville, Kentucky, chronicling their personal circumstances, as well as their attitudes, experiences and behaviors within their marriages and romantic relationships. The data for the study were collected from over 150 hours of interviews with the men.

The men I interviewed ranged in age from 18 to 72. They represented a variety of relationship statuses, with men reporting being single, romantically involved, married, divorced and remarried. The men were also diverse in their educational attainment. Some had graduate and professional degrees, while others had high school diplomas and GEDs. The men also varied in their economic situations, with annual incomes ranging from $0 to US$175,000.

In sharing their experiences, the men provided an in-depth look into their love lives. Their discussions touched on many important factors that have shaped their past and current relationships.

They reflected on how they met their partners and the characteristics that made them stand out from previous partners. The men described their ideal marriage mate and shared what marriage means to them.

In discussing what attracted him to his wife, one man stated, “She wasn’t phony. She was comfortable being herself, she wasn’t trying to impress anybody. So it made me learn to be comfortable being myself.”

‘The most important decision’ In the interviews, many of the men credit their partners with making them better husbands, fathers and men. According to one

of the participants, “I always tell her that I couldn’t have become who I am without her. Meeting the right person, to stand with the right person is probably the most important decision I’ve made in my life.”

The men even recognize the ways their relationships serve to combat the negative perception that often surrounds Black men.

“The media portrays us as shiftless and violent and not to be trusted. I think when you see a man with a woman treating her well, a man with his children treating them the way they should be treated, it dispels a lot of what folks see in the media. Just seeing positive men doing what men should do is a good thing,” said one man.

Most often, the men talked about how the unique characteristics that set their mate apart from others they had dated.

In explaining what attracted him to his wife, one man stated, “I think just how she was able to articulate to me who she was and how she shared some of my values when it comes to children and relationships.

It’s just how she carries herself. Her presence made me want to be with her and I never had another woman make me feel like that.”

However, many of these men said they struggle with previous traumas that challenge their relationships. A detective alluded to the psychological stress he faced in being a Black man having to police his community at a time of distrust and unrest, only to come home and have to be emotionally available for his wife.

In one of his interviews, he stated, “I try not to let the stress bother me, but it’s still one of those things.

It just does. Sometimes I’m really withdrawn because I’m thinking about things at work or I’m always

working. When it happens, I’ve got to put myself in check.”

Another man wrestled with the realization that many of his former girlfriends had a striking resemblance to a babysitter who abused him as a child.

Haunted by failures In discussing their fears and insecurities, many of the men acknowledge being guarded with their emotions as a result of some of their early experiences.

Even when they were able to move beyond early negative experiences, many of the men discussed feeling haunted by their friends and family members’ failed relationships.

In these cases, the men expressed concern that their relationships would not last. As one participant said, “I don’t know that many people of color have seen marriage modeled very well.”

Yet over and over again, in the interviews, men told how they would strive to maintain their relationships in the face of myriad internal and external challenges including racism and early negative relationship experiences.

Given the lack of research on Black men featuring firsthand accounts from them, “Black Love Matters” represents a departure from previous work that seems to be preoccupied with implicating Black men in discussions of what ails their families and communities.

In lifting up the men’s voices, “Black Love Matters” shifts the focus away from talking about Black men and instead talks to them about how they love and want to be loved.

Armon Perry is a Professor of Social Work at the University of Louisville.

NEWS Overdose Deaths Accelerating During COVID-19 Over 81,000 drug overdose deaths occurred in the United States in the 12 months ending in May 2020, the highest number of overdose deaths ever recorded in a 12-month period, according to recent provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

While overdose deaths were already increasing in the months preceding the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the latest numbers suggest an acceleration of overdose deaths during the pandemic.

“The disruption to daily life due to the COVID-19 pandemic has hit those with substance use disorder hard,” said CDC Director Robert Redfield, M.D. “As we continue the fight to end this pandemic, it’s important to not lose sight of different groups being affected in other ways. We need to take care of people suffering from unintended consequences,” he said.

Third Time’s A Charm: Meyer Law Named on List of Fastest Growing Law Firms in the U.S. for the Third Year in a Row Woman-owned technology law firm, Meyer Law, is named one of the Fastest Growing Law Firms in the United States by Law Firm 500, marking its third year on the list.

With offices in Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles, the lawyers at Meyer Law help technology companies across the United States with corporate, contracts, employment, intellectual property, fundraising and privacy matters. Meyer Law’s clients range from startups, some of which have www.citizennewspapergroup.com

been featured on ABC’s hit show Shark Tank, to fast-growing technology companies that have graced the Inc.500 list, to large, global corporations.

“Being named to the Law Firm 500 list for the third year in a row is unparalleled recognition of hard work and a commitment to the work we do,” says Tricia Meyer, the founder & managing attorney at Meyer Law, “It’s not only a testament to our amazing team, partnership approach and mission-driven

philosophy, but it’s also a reflection of our incredible, game-changing clients that have grown by our side.”

The honorees on the Law Firm 500 are trailblazers in the legal community demonstrating innovation, operational excellence, a commitment to client service and have achieved significant growth in revenues. Find the full list of 2020 Law Firm 500 Award Honorees here https://lawfirm500. com/2020-award-honorees/.

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Almost 9 Million Blacks Ready To Take the COVID Vaccine Continued from page 1 A new study conducted by BlackDoctor. org (BDO), the leading health and wellness site for Black Americans with over 20 million monthly reach, shows that approximately 8.7 million Blacks are now more receptive to taking the COVID vaccine, and the hardline stance of vaccine hesitancy is decreasing substantially.

BDO has conducted numerous surveys beginning in April 2020 regarding the willingness of Blacks to take the vaccine. Over the course of this year and on average, approximately 60% of Black Americans reported they were not

taking the vaccine for a variety of reasons. In one survey, the percentage of vaccine hesitancy increased to 91% for Black adults.

Now, BDO highlights a significant breakthrough with its current survey findings. The number of Blacks stating they will not take the vaccine has dropped to 42%, a substantial decrease from 60%. Thirty percent (30%) now say they want more information. Three prevailing mindsets have emerged from Black Americans: l 28% want to take the vaccine (8.7 million adults) l 30% want more information (9.3 million adults)

l 42% say they will not take the vaccine (13 million adults, but down from 18.6 million) Of particular note is the 5.6 million that have altered their stance while citing the combination of the following reasons: the fact that the top Black doctors are saying it is safe and that they learned more about the vaccine on trusted websites like BDO. Reggie Ware, CEO of BDO credits the Black Coalition Against COVID-19 with helping the Black community overcome vaccine hesitancy and achieve this historic level of success.

Dr. Reed Tuckson is the co-founder of the

coalition, which consists of the four Black medical schools: The National Black Nurses Association, the National Medical Association, the National Urban League, the Cobb Institute of the NMA, and BlackDoctor.org.

“It is now time to be very deliberate to ensure the 8 million Blacks who want the vaccine actually receive the vaccination,” states Dr. Reed Tuckson. “Additionally, the 9.3 million people who want more information should absolutely receive it, and the coalition is poised to inform and answer questions through the BDO platform with a variety of Facebook Live broadcasts and other outreach activities.”

Covering Faces Around Kids Won’t Mask Emotions The proliferation of face coverings to keep COVID-19 in check isn’t keeping kids from understanding facial expressions, according to a new study by University of Wisconsin-Madison psychologists.

It’s easiest to understand the emotions of the people around you by taking in all the hints they’re dropping, on purpose or otherwise.

Yet when people cover some of their facial expressions, they take some of those cues away.

“We now have this situation where adults and kids have to interact all the time with people whose faces are partly covered, and a lot of adults are wondering if that’s going to be a problem for children’s emotional development,” says Ashley Ruba, a postdoctoral researcher in UW-Madison’s Child Emotion Lab. The researchers showed more than 80 children, ages 7 to 13, photos of faces displaying sadness, anger or fear that were unobstructed, covered by a surgical mask, or wearing sunglasses. The kids were asked to assign an emotion to each face from a list of six labels. The faces were revealed slowly, with scrambled pixels of the original image falling into their proper place over 14 stages to better simulate the way real-world interactions may require piecing things together from odd angles or fleeting glimpses.

The kids were correct about the uncovered faces as often as 66 percent of the time, well above the odds

The proliferation of face coverings to keep COVID-19 in check isn’t keeping kids from understanding facial expressions, according to a new study by University of Wisconsin-Madison psychologists.

(about 17 percent) of guessing one correct emotion from the six options.

With a mask in the way, they correctly identified sadness about 28 percent of the time, anger 27 percent of the time, and fear 18 percent of the time.

“Not surprisingly, it was tougher with parts of the faces covered. But even with a mask covering the nose and mouth, the kids were able to identify these emotions at a rate better than chance,” says Ruba, who published results recently in the journal PLOS ONE with co-author Seth Pollak, a UW-Madison psychology professor.

Variations in the results reflect differences in the way emotional information is conveyed by the face.

Sunglasses made anger and fear difficult to identify, suggesting the eyes and eyebrows are important to those facial expressions. Fear, often confused with surprise, was also the trickiest for children to spot behind a mask - which may have complicated matters by covering clues like surprise’s signature mouth shape. :O If children can do better than guessing at emotions, even with a mask in place, they’re likely to do even better in real-life situations.

“Emotions aren’t conveyed solely through your face,” Ruba says. “Vocal inflections, the way that someone positions their body, and what’s going on around them, all that other information helps us make better predictions about what someone is feeling.”

“I HOPE THIS SETTLES SOME NERVES,” RUBA SAYS. “KIDS ARE REALLY RESILIENT. THEY’RE ABLE TO ADJUST TO THE INFORMATION THEY’RE GIVEN, AND IT DOESN’T LOOK LIKE WEARING MASKS WILL SLOW DOWN THEIR DEVELOPMENT IN THIS CASE.” www.citizennewspapergroup.com

It all adds up to kids growing in their emotional capabilities, even if some of their interactions with others are happening through face coverings.

“I hope this settles some nerves,” Ruba says. “Kids are really resilient. They’re able to adjust to the information they’re given, and it doesn’t look like wearing masks will slow down their development in this case.”

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FASHION “I ALWAYS WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO GREAT SKINCARE AND GREAT BEAUTY PRODUCTS. BRINGING FENTY SKIN TO SEPHORA AROUND THE WORLD, PLUS BOOTS AND HARVEY NICHOLS, MEANS PEOPLE EVERYWHERE WILL NOW HAVE THE ABILITY TO ENJOY THE RETAIL EXPERIENCE OF FENTY SKIN, IN ADDITION TO FENTY BEAUTY, ALL UNDER THE SAME ROOF.” – RIHANNA

Green Bee Botanicals, a cannabis skincare and wellness company founded in San Francisco by two childhood friends, recently beat out strong competition at the live 3rd Annual Dirty Thinkers’ Choice Awards by winning ‘Best Serum’ for its cannabis-infused Perfecting Face Serum.

The virtual awards ceremony took place December 28 and was hosted by the leading clean beauty mobile app, Think Dirty, which has over 4.5 million users worldwide and has rated 1.4 million products so far based on their toxicity level. With consumers increasingly turning to clean skincare—non-toxic ingredients; honest, accurate labels—brands like Green Bee Botanicals that test and prove their products are clean are gaining share in the US$148 billion global skincare market.

Think Dirty founder Lily Tse says of Green Bee’s win: “’Best Serum’ has always been our most competitive category and this year was no different.

Green Bee Botanicals took home the top prize and it is clear why. Their Perfecting Serum really has it all! From vitamin C to CBD, this serum will leave you with swoon-worthy skin you will be dying to show off.”

Green Bee Botanicals and other winners in this year’s competition were selected by Think Dirty’s 4.5 million app users (“Dirty Thinkers”) and 143,000 Instagram followers. Green Bee’s Perfecting Serum received 69% of the international vote for Best Serum in the “Best in Skincare” category.

Green Bee Botanicals founder and CEO, Bridget May, adds: “We are beyond proud to be included in the Think Dirty clean collection. It’s gratifying to see more organizations helping consumers find safe and effective skincare products.

There are still so many people who have no clue how ‘dirty’ their personal care products are, and it’s still a shock that the US lets cosmetics compa-

Rihanna’s debut skincare brand is now available.

Fenty Skin Global Retail Launch Fenty Skin – Rihanna’s debut skincare brand – is now available in Sephora, Boots and Harvey Nichols in select locations around the world. Rihanna developed Fenty Skin in partnership with Kendo Brands, a LVMH-owned beauty developer, with an unwavering mission to provide simple solutions for all skin tones and types.

Fenty Skin represents The New Culture of Skincare and is designed to complement Fenty Beauty makeup. It has been tested on all skin types and tones to work seamlessly together.

Inspired by her global lifestyle, Rihanna brings together ingredients from around the world and pairs them with skincare powerhouses, such as hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, for clinically proven results.

She’s prioritized clean formulas that are also vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free and earth-conscious: The daytime moisturizer-spf is coral reef-friendly, and the packaging has prioritized recyclable materials and refillable packs. With Fenty Skin, Rihanna shares her real-life skincare routines for achieving a bright, healthy-looking complexion for both morning and night.

Green Bee Botanicals takes Best Serum trophy at live Think Dirty ‘clean beauty’ awards show

Green Bee Botanicals’ Perfecting Serum won ‘Best Serum’ in the 2020 Dirty Thinkers’ Choice Awards, selected by Think Dirty’s 4.5 million mobile app users and 143k Instagram followers, winning 69% of the international vote.

nies get away with using known carcinogens and other harmful ingredients. We test every small batch we produce and share the results publicly on our website so our customers know that what they’re putting on their skin is healthy and healing, not harmful.”

Because they’re made with full-spectrum cannabis, which includes many beneficial terpenes, flavonoids and cannabinoids (not just CBD), Green Bee Botanicals’ products are currently sold only in legal cannabis dispensaries and delivery services in California, according to a press release.

A new hemp-based skincare line featuring CBD and CBG will be available from Green Bee’s website in early 2021 at https://greenbeebotanicals. com/.

Follow Green Bee on Instagram at @greenbeebotanicals. Find a retailer at https://greenbeebotanicals.com/pages/find-us.

Fashion Brand Morning News Releases Luxury T-Shirt to Support Local Restaurants Total Cleans’r Remove-It-All Cleanser, Fat Water Pore-Refining Toner Serum, Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturizer Broad Spectrum Spf 30 Sunscreen & Instant Reset Overnight Recovery Gel-Cream

The Fenty Skin assortment includes: l Total Cleans’r Remove-It-All Cleanser ($25) l Fat Water Pore-Refining Toner Serum ($28) l Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen ($35, refill $30) l Instant Reset Overnight Recovery Gel-Cream ($40; refill $36), l Fenty Skin Start’r Set ($40), a 3-piece set containing Total Cleans’r, Fat Water, and Hydra Vizor in travel-size minis.

Nationwide, restaurants are closing at an expeditious rate due to COVID-19.

According to a recent Eater New York article, more than 1000 restaurants have closed due to indoor dining closures because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Many restaurants sought financial refuge during the summer months when outdoor dining was a massive hit among patrons who experienced quarantine fatigue.

However, due to weather changes associated with winter and a complete shutdown of indoor dining in places like New York, Morning News strives to aid struggling owners with the “Support Your Local Restaurants” T-shirt.

The idea is that if more people

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wear the T-shirt, fellow Americans will be encouraged to order from local restaurants, which may help keep establishments open.

Moreover, a percentage of proceeds will be donated to ROAR, which will disperse the funds to the restaurant owners and employees. The month-long campaign aims to raise fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) in the spirit of supporting communities when in need.

When asked what sparked the need for this campaign, the owner of Morning News, Meyer Tawil, stated, “As a foodie, I eat out at restaurants at least four times a week. It is extremely upsetting that many restaurants are not receiving government funding, and I want to do all I

can to help.”

For information or to purchase a T-shirt, visit morningnewsltd.com.

Morning News Ltd.’s (“Morning News”) mission is to combine the forward style of streetwear with the wearability of contemporary clothing and deliver accessible, luxe clothing in different fabrications every season. Morning News was created by Meyer Tawil and his sister, Flora Harari, because of their mutual love for style, family, and “the good life.” Influenced by corner nostalgia, the brand inspires the relaxed mood of neighborhood gatherings, reading the morning newspaper, grabbing a coffee, and living a relaxed life.

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Top Tips for Organized Tax Filing StatePoint) 2020 was a particularly stressful year -- but filing its taxes doesn’t need to be.

With the following tips, you can stay organized and cool-headed throughout the process.

File Early File early so you check this major to-do off your list and relax. The good news is that the sooner you file, the better. This is true no matter what your circumstances are. If you owe money, you’ll have that much more time to plan your payment. If you’re due for a refund, filing sooner means you’ll have your money sooner, money which can be used to pay bills, be invested or be added to a rainy day fund. To that end, take some time to glance at your overall financial picture so you can make a smart game plan for directing your refund usefully.

By giving yourself the right tools and plenty of time, you can better ensure timely, accurate tax preparation.

Check Your Work A multi-functional printing calculator with a 12-digit display can help you check your work and track and manage any necessary calculations, while ensuring your figures aren’t truncated. Look for a model that prints in two

colors, such as Casio’s HR-170RC, so you can quickly see both positive and negative numbers to avoid reading errors. If you have any international holdings, this is a must-have tax season tool, as its functions include currency exchange. This model also has a built-in tax feature that lets you store a frequently-used rate and pull it up when needed, as well as a check function that allows you to scroll up to 150 steps of previous calculations.

Stay Secure Your financials and personal data are especially vulnerable during tax season. Be sure to keep all the paperwork associated with your taxes organized securely. As forms arrive by mail, file them neatly in one place that’s locked and secure. Sensitive information can easily be misused if it falls into the wrong hands. If you’re storing information electronically, be sure to use strong passwords and work only on a secure network.

By giving yourself the right tools and plenty of time, you can better ensure timely, accurate tax preparation.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Authors Josh Bovill and Rodrekous Hunter Approach Decreasing the Black Student Literacy Gap Write Way Foundation’s founders Josh Bovill and Rodrekous Hunter both grew up as low-income, inner-city kids. They often struggled to find their place in a school system they felt did not understand them, their culture, or the way they learned.

They both used the power of writing and their imaginations to escape the reality of their environment at home and at school. After meeting in college, they founded Coastal Carolina University’s first-ever PEACE (Performers Emerging Above Circumstances to Excel) Club to help other students gain a platform and a voice to express themselves.

The organization went on to win multiple awards, including the University’s NAACP Organization

Josh Bovill and Rodrekous Hunter approach decreasing the Black student literacy gap.

on The Rise Award.

On March 7th 2021, Bovill and Hunter will release their first book

entitled The Write Way To Heal.

Bovill, who is a middle school teacher, is very aware of the litera-

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One of the most popular movie franchises of the last decade, “The Hunger Games” tells the story of a dystopian world where young people are forced to compete in a brutal fight for survival. Now, “The Hunger Games” movies are ready to binge on Tubi, marking the first time all four films have been available to stream for free.

“The Hunger Games movies really struck a chord with audiences

and I’m thrilled that so many people enjoyed them,” said Josh Hutcherson, who starred as fan favorite Peeta Mellark in the acclaimed series. “Being a part of those movies was a big highlight for me, and I’m really glad they’re now available on Tubi so anyone can check them out anytime for free.”

With an option like Tubi, the world’s largest free, ad-supported movie and TV streaming service, you can catch Hollywood blockbusters and see Hutcherson, who won three MTV Movie Awards and a People’s Choice Award for the role, as well as co-stars Jennifer Lawrence and Liam Hemsworth.

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cy gap amongst African American students like himself. He also recognizes that one of the primary reasons for this gap is the scarcity of representation.

When students can see themselves in what they are reading, their interest and retention are greatly increased. That’s why when Bovill and Hunter began writing The Write Way To Heal, they vowed to create a story that all students, especially African American students could see themselves in.

The book release will also be accompanied by the Write Way hip-hop album and the launch of the non-profit organization, Write Way Foundation.

The Write Way Foundation’s mission is to use the power of

mentorship, creative writing and hip-hop to decrease the minority literacy gap.

On Sunday March 7th, 2021 at 5pm, the Write Way Foundation will host a book release seminar and book signing event in Rock Hill, SC at the Hilton Garden Inn, located at 650 Tinsley Way. The event is designed to provide teachers, principals and parents of teenage students with practical strategies for engaging black students in literacy. Attendees will also receive five lesson plans and a copy of The Write Way To Heal.

If you would like more information about this event or would like to donate, please visit www. writewayfoundation.org or email them at info@writewayfoundation. org.

MLK/FBI Movie Debuts on January 15 MLK/FBI is an essential expose of the surveillance and harassment of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (labeled by the FBI as the “most dangerous” Black person in America), undertaken by J. Edgar Hoover and the U.S. government.

Based on newly discovered and declassified files, as well as revelatory restored footage, the documentary explores the government’s history of targeting Black activists.

Directed by Emmy® MLK/FBI opens in select theaters, digital Award-winner and Os- and cable VOD on January 15. car®-nominee Sam Pollard, MLK/FBI recounts a tragic Gotta Be Me, ACORN and the story with searing relevance to Firestorm, Why We Hate, and our current moment.

Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered: ABOUT THE DIRECThe Lost Children.

TOR: Sam Pollard is an Pollard also directed two Emmy Award-winning and episodes of the groundbreakOscar-nominated director ing series Eyes on the Prize II. and producer. His films for Since 1994 Pollard has served HBO,PBS, and the Discovery on the faculty of New York Channel include the documenUniversity’s Tisch School of taries Four Little Girls, When the Arts. He is a member of the the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Academy of Motion Picture Four Acts, Slavery by AnothArts and Sciences and lives in er Name, Sammy Davis, Jr.: I New York City.

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Classifieds REAL ESTATES AC 12-30-2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NA; Plaintiff, vs. PATRICIA A. ESKRIDGE AKA PATRICIA ESKRIDGE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 9141 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, February 1, 2021 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. 32-17-414-005-0000.

Commonly known as 140 Broadway Avenue, Chicago Heights, IL 60411.

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 Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 2205611. 19-024949 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3161775 ____________________________ AC 1-13-2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION QUICKEN LOANS, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- MICHELLE R. HANKINSON Defendants 2019CH14273 2102 CUMMINGS LN FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 12, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 4, 2021, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2102 CUMMINGS LN, FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422 Property Index No. 32-06310-009-0000 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN

ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-19-11567 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2019CH14273 TJSC#: 40-2399 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 2019CH14273 I3162194 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.- MARSHA L. BRADLEY Defendants 2019CH11906 112 WALNUT STREET PARK FOREST, IL 60466 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 25, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 16, 2021, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 112 WALNUT STREET, PARK FOREST, IL 60466 Property Index No. 31-26-405-0250000 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, exam-

ine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-19-09607 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2019CH11906 TJSC#: 41-20 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2019CH11906 I3162449 ____________________________ HUD/BANK FORECLOSURES CITY & SUBURBS Call: FRED D. CLINK (773) 294-5870 REALTY SERVICES CONSORTIUM ____________________________ 3+ Bedroom HOMES FOR SALE SELLER FINANCING Call: FRED D. CLINK (773) 294-5870 REALTY SERVICES CONSORTIUM ____________________________ _ SERVICE

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COMMUNITY 3 Service Project Ideas for MLK Day (SPM Wire) Martin Luther King Day, celebrated as a day of service by many Americans, will be observed on January 18.

If you’d like to volunteer, but would prefer to do so in a socially-distant way, here are three ideas.

• Plant a tree: Trees help clean the air and are natural carbon absorbers. You can help offset your carbon footprint by planting a tree on your own property, or with permission, in a local park or public space.

• Promote job readiness: Connect virtually with fellow community members to boost their job readiness. Conduct a mock interview over video chat and assist with resume and job application preparation.

• Deliver meals: Arrange for contactless drop-off and deliver meals to the elderly, infirm or otherwise homebound.

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