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Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a Fairview Heights abortion clinic, calling on Congress to “be like Illinois” in protecting abortion rights. (CREDIT: ILLINOIS.GOV)

PRITZKER URGES CONGRESS TO ‘BE LIKE ILLINOIS’

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Federal legislation to codify Roe v.

Wade into law failed to pass U.S. Senate Wednesday

Gov. JB Pritzker called on Congress Wednesday to “be like Illinois” and codify abortion access into federal law.

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Pritzker urges Congress to ‘be like Illinois’ New state laws taking effect Jan. 1 inhike, protecting abortion services Minimum wage pets in public housing among new changes Continued from 1 1 Continued frompage page

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Federal legislation to SPRINGFIELD – Minimum wage workerscodify in IllinoisRoe will seev.a boost in their hourly pay to $12 per Wade into law hour starting Jan. 1, while tenants in affordablefailed housing to unitspass will be allowed to keep pets.

Those are justU.S. someSenate of the more than 300 new laws that take effect in the new year. Wednesday The minimum wage increase is actually the result of a 2019 law that phases in a state minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025. This year, it will increase by one dollar to $12 an hour.

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page 1 tenantsContinued to keep pets isfrom the result of Senate 154, by Sen. Linda have amplified the gender, racial and economic inequities that have long ByBill GRACE KINNICUTT Holmes, D-Aurora, and Rep. Stephblocked access to quality health care for low-income and minority people.

Capitol News Illinois anie Kifowit, D-Oswego. It provides Greenwood said the potential decision to overturn Roe v. Wade will be gkinnicutt@capitolnewsillinois.com that tenants of multifamily housing a “matter of life and death” for Black and brown women. units that are acquired, built or ren“We should be ensuring that no one is being forced to be a mother Gov. JB Pritzker called on Congress Wednesday to “be like Illinois” ovated with money from the Illinois against their will,” Greenwood said. and codify abortion access into federal law.

Affordable Housing Trust Fund Since the leaked draft opinion in a case challenging Roe v. Wade, Pritzker made those comments at a Fairview Heights abortion clinic, may keep up to two cats or one dog Illinois Democrats have warned that the overturning of that precedent touting steps Illinois has taken to protect abortion services should a U.S. weighing less than 50 pounds. threatens the right to other reproductive health measures such as birth Supreme Court decision overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision be It applies to residents of housing control and is an “end to the constitutional right to privacy.” finalized as precedent. units that are designated as affordPritzker said other precedents set by the Supreme Court, such as “It’s long past time for this nation to codify Roe into federal law,” able housing for said. low- and very-lowPritzker “Basic rights of women to control their own bodies are about marriage equality, are also threatened and that Congress is going to need incometofamilies.

The billaway.” passed to protect and codify a lot more rights in response to the “radical rightbe stripped both chambers in its final form on wing Supreme Court.”

The Women’s Health Protection Act that was before Congress May 30Wednesday and Gov. JB Pritzker signed Illinois Democrats have also highlighted laws aimed at protecting would have protected an individual’s ability to determine it into law Aug. 6.to continue or end a pregnancy and prevent states from acting to and expanding abortion access for Illinois residents and people from out whether Other new laws of state. remove orinclude: alter abortion protections in the future.

Vehicle taxes: SB58 raises the priYamelsie Rodriguez, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of But the legislation did not pass the Senate this afternoon, falling by vate vehicle tax, which is a sales tax the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri, said that Illinois is on a a vote of 49-51 after Democratic West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin joined paid onRepublicans the purchase of vehicles, “new frontier of abortion access” and she is thankful lawmakers have and votedbyno. Democrats do not have the 60 votes necessary $75 fortoeach model year where the filibuster. taken the steps to codify women’s reproductive rights into law. overcome a Republican purchase price is less than $15,000 “We are a safe place not just for Illinoisians but for anyone who Advocates at a news conference at the Fairview Heights Regional Loand bygistics $100 forCenter vehicleswarned priced that overturning Roe would create further inequities needs abortion in a post-Roe world,” Rodriguez said. above that amount.

However, In 2019, Pritzker signed the Reproductive Health Act enshrining in in health care amongthelow-income and minority women that already have registration fee for trailers weighing state law the fundamental right to an abortion. Illinois is one of 16 states difficulties receiving quality care. less than 3,000 poundsinwill drop to the RLC is operated by Planned Parenthood and to codify the right to an abortion and the only Midwestern state to do so.

Opened January, $36 instead of $118.

Pritzker said that since 2015, the number of out-of-state patients the Granite City-based Hope Clinic for Women, making abortion care College admissions: HB226, seeking an abortion has tripled and he expects it to soar if Roe is overmore accessible. establishing Natalee the HigherClemons, Educationa call center associate at Planned Parenthood, said turned.

Fair Admissions Act, prohibits In response to proposed laws in other states that aim to criminalize she was once a patient seeking an abortion in Missouri and had to jump public through colleges and universities people who travel out of state for an abortion and those who aid them, “medically unnecessary hoops” to get care. from requiring applicants to submit Pritzker said he is working with the attorney general’s office and his own Clemons said she was 19 years old, about to attend college and newly SAT, ACT or other testthat she was pregnant despite being on birth congeneral counsel about legislation that would protect Illinois abortion single whenstandardized she learned scores trol. as partDue of the admissions proproviders from being sued or held criminally liable. to personal and medical reasons, parenthood was not an option, cess, although prospective students Rodriguez highlighted that since the opening of the RLC, case she said. Missouri’s strict abortion laws, Clemons said, made it difficult to may choose to submit them ifinthey managers have helped nearly 1,000 patients from seven states travel to end her pregnancy a quick and convenient manner. wish.

Illinois for an abortion. She said case-managers help out-of-state patients She said she had to make two trips to the clinic and listen to Drug“state-mandated prices: SB1682 requires with traveling, lodging and other financial assistance. propaganda” from her doctor, and she faced financial pharmacies to post a notice inCapitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service covburdens because of bans on insurance funding of the procedure. forming consumers they may ering state government that is distributed to more than 400 newspapers “We allthat deserve the abortion experience Illinois has offered to parequesttients,” current Clemons pharmacy retail statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the said. “The kind that centers medicine and people.” prices at the Rep. point LaToya of sale. Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, said the past two years Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

FOID card changes: HB562 enacts several changes to the Firearm Owner Identification card law.

Among other things, it provides for a streamlined renewal process for FOID cards and Concealed Carry Licenses for people who voluntarily submit fingerprint records.

It also– The Urban League of Northwest Indiana will (Valparaiso, IND) Participating schools include the following: allowspresent the Illinois State Police to Equity & Inclusion Symposium Tuesday, May its 2022 Diversity, West Side Leadership Academy issue 17, a combined FOID card and at Valparaiso University, Harre Union. The Symposium will begin at Highland High School Concealed Carry License to quali- session Gov. JBthat Pritzker is shown here earlierstudents this year infrom a Capitol NewsCalumet Illinois fileNew photo.Tech The governor signed more than 9:00 am with an interactive includes high school High School News a Illinois file photo) 300 bills law on Jan.that 1. (Capitol fied applicants, andthe it establishes a throughout region. Youth will takethat partbecome in discussions involve Steel City Academy new Violent Intelligence Task“Critical Race Theory”, poverty inequity and varietyCrime of topics including Lighthouse Academies its public health authorities to the appropriate school support Forceanti-voting to take enforcement action rights bills.

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Urban League of Northwest Indiana to Host Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Symposium May 17th

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Dr. Uché Blackstock to Deliver Keynote Address at NCCPA Represent Summit ATLANTA, PRNewswire -- On Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed.D., PA-C. Wednesday, May 4, The National ComRepresent! is a 1.5 day in person mission on Certification of Physician summit on the importance of increasing Assistants (NCCPA) announced today racial diversity, equity and inclusion in that renowned physician and health equity the PA profession. The event was created advocate, Dr. Uché Blackstock, will delivto facilitate a discussion and actionable er the keynote address during its inaugural steps to be taken to address the decreasing Represent! Summit in September. diversity of the PA profession amid an Dr. Blackstock is the Founder and increasingly diverse patient population.

CEO of the organization, Advancing “Our most recent Statistical Profile Health Equity, which focuses on partof Certified PAs indicates that only 13.3 nering with health care organizations to percent of PAs belong to a racial minority dismantle racism in health care and to group, a 7.63% decrease from 2013.This close the gap in racial health inequities. data stands out when contrasted with the She is a former Associate Professor in increasingly diverse demographic makeup the Department of Emergency Mediof the United States. 27.2 % of the U.S. cine and the former Faculty Director for population identifies as a racial minoriRecruitment, Retention and Inclusion in ty. Research has shown that minority the Office of Diversity Affairs at NYU patients have better health care outcomes School of Medicine. Dr. Blackstock has Dr. Uché Blackstock, MD Founder & CEO, when they are seen by providers that been an exclusive medical contributor for Advancing Health Equity. PRNewsfoto/ share their racial and ethnic background.

National Commission on Certification Therefore, in order to better serve patients, MSNBC since April 2021. of Physician Assistants “Dr. Blackstock’s wealth of experiit is imperative that we cultivate a PA ence with addressing health inequities and workforce that better reflects the diversity her position as a thought leader on bias and racism in health of patients.” care make her uniquely qualified to deliver the keynote adRepresent will be comprised of discussions, guided activdress at this historic event,” said NCCPA President and CEO ities, panels, poster exhibitions and networking events, and

Black Father and Son Offer Online Summer Camp to Teach Financial Literacy and Investing (Black PR Wire) Junior Wallstreetbe held from July 11-15 ers, Inc. a non-profit, is excited to provide from 11:00-5pm EST. The an online youth summer camp. The camp Introduction to Real Estate is great for preventing learning loss and Investing and Advanced offers a fun environment for students to Investment Clubs Camps learn financial and investing concepts. will be held July 11-July The camps will teach students life22 from 12pm-5pm EST long financial education skills and disciand July 25-Aug. 5 from pline through 10 lessons with an emphasis 10am -3pm EST. on African American history and culture.

Students must be Chisolm, executive director of Junior between the ages of 12-22 Wallstreeters, Inc states: “In addition to and have a computer with topics like budgeting, banking, and investInternet access. Parents ing in the stock market, our camp goes with younger children beyond others by exploring community should contact Mr. wealth building through investment Chisolm. The cost of the clubs.” “Simply put,” Chisolm says, two week camp session is “our goal is to teach financial knowledge from $300 to $325. This to eliminate the wealth gap by showfee includes an electronic ing young people how to properly use student handbook.

BlackPRWire money as a tool. According to a recent Junior Wallstreetreport by McKinsey & Company, the ers have secured several average median family wealth for African American scholarships for underserved students to attend households is $24,000 to $164,000 for white family the camp. Chisolm asserts: “we want to give as households. These camps are not only for African many students the opportunity to obtain a financial Americans but for all underserved communities. education regardless of their family’s financial In addition to the financial literacy and investing situation.” Families that are interested in obtaincamp, Junior Wallstreeters is offering the following: ing a scholarship to attend the camp, should visit 1) Introduction to Cryptocurrency and NFTs; and 2) our website for the scholarship application.Those Introduction to Real Estate Investing and Advanced that are interested in supporting us, can sponsor a Investment Clubs. The financial literacy and investing camper or make a donation at: https://donorbox. session is a prerequisite for these advanced sessions. org/empowering-youth-with-financial-wellness?deThe Financial Literacy and Investing Camp will be fault_interval=o held virtually every two weeks for six weeks between Limited spaces available. You can register for June 27-Aug. 5, from 10am-3pm EST with a 1 hour all the sessions at: https://www.thejrwallstreeter. lunch break. The Introduction to Cryptocurrency will com

will be attended by clinically practicing PAs, PA faculty, PA students, leaders of PA organizations, physicians and employers.

Featured panelists will include: Assistant Professor, University of Washington PA Program Daytheon Sturges, PhD, PA-C, MPAS, CAHIMS, CHES; Chair and Program Director at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center PA Program Temple Howell-Stampley, MD, MBA, FACP; PA Student and winner of MIT: Hacking Racism in Healthcare Calbeth Chika Alaribe, and Department Chair and Founding PA Program Director at Northern Arizona University Elias Villarreal Jr., ADE, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA. University of Maryland Associate Professor and Graduate School Chief Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer Shani Fleming, MSHS, MPH, PA-C will serve as moderator for the panel.

The event will take place September 8-9, at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.

The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is the only certifying organization for the more than 139,000 Certified Physician Assistants (PAs) in the United States. The PA-C credential is awarded by NCCPA to PAs who fulfill certification, certification maintenance and recertification requirements. NCCPA also administers the Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) program for experienced, Certified PAs practicing in seven specialties. For more information, visit http://www.nccpa.net.

The Big Homecoming Music and Culture Festival to Pay Homage to Rich Legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities ATLANTA PRNewswire -- The nation’s newest premier music and culture festival, The Big Homecoming, announced it will debut in Atlanta June 17-18. Billed as the first of its kind, the event will capture the unique energy and creativity of homecoming celebrations at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The two-day experience will pay homage to HBCUs and provide a safe space to experience the authentic facets of HBCU homecoming culture, including tailgating, music, food, art and more — all in one epic summer event.

Festival programming also includes a 365 Impact Tour, which will introduce dynamic activations at multiple HBCUs throughout the year and further the legacy and pride shared by HBCU students and alums.

The Big Homecoming is proud to partner with Allstate and Walmart as the founding and presenting partners of the event, including the 365 Impact Tour. Other leading brands such as Spotify and Wells Fargo will also support the tour, which begins in August.

Celebrate authentic HBCU Homecoming culture, including tailgating, music, food, art and more — all in one event.

Ongoing 365 Impact programming will focus on: EDUCATION: Providing resources, scholarships, internships and job recruitment opportunities for high school and HBCU students.

LEADERSHIP: Curating conversations with global leaders and entrepreneurs to impact students’ approach to smart life choices.

FINANCIAL LITERACY: Increasing students’ financial wellness through a better understanding of budgeting, investing and how to build generational wealth.

HEALTH: Improving wellness through healthy lifestyle choices and a positive mindset.

“The Big Homecoming and 365 Impact is partnering with companies that have a proven record of adding significant value to the African American community, especially HBCUs,” said Amir Windom, co-creator, The Big Homecoming.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit TheBigHomecoming.com.

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An aerial view of Naked Castle on Mogan Mountain in Deqing County, Huzhou City, east China’s Zhejiang Province.

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A Chinese county’s pursuit of becoming an international modern garden city HUZHOU, China PRNewswire -- This is reported by China Top Brands: Is there a place on earth where you can enjoy a scenic view of mountains and lakes while experiencing rich and convenient digital services?

Visit Deqing County, Huzhou City, in China’s southeastern coastal province of Zhejiang. Because there’s one place that both the New York Times and CNN think is worth paying a visit: Mogan Mountain.

With its rolling mountains and beautiful scenery, Mogan Mountain is known as the equivalent of “Hamptons” in eastern China.

But don’t linger in Mogan Mountain for too long, as there’s more to explore in Deqing County. With over half of its land covered by mountains and waters, Deqing seeks to build itself into an international modern garden city and become China’s Zermatt, the world-renowned Alpine Swiss city.

The natural landscape has endowed Deqing with unique advantages developing ecological tourism, making this small county a pioneer in practicing China’s green development concept. With about 45% of Deqing covered by forests, the county offers visitors a refreshing experience.

The green nature of Deqing lies not only in landscape, but also in industrial development. With the help of the profound digital technology accumulation in Zhejiang, which has nurtured Alibaba and other Internet giants, Deqing is taking the lead in the low-carbon develop-

ment of China’s urban industries and the country’s grassroots push to achieve the goals of carbon peak and carbon neutrality.

In 2021, Deqing issued the plan for practicing 2030 agenda for sustainable development (2021-2025), a global first at the county level. The concept of green and low-carbon development runs through Deqing’s modern industrial development. The county has introduced green factory evaluation system, accelerated the elimination of backward production capacity, and built a green high-end industrial chain.

In terms of rural governance, spatial digitalization technology based on geographic information (GI) has empowered Deqing’s green transformation. Deqing integrates GI technology with other technologies to develop new formats, products and services. Smart countryside, smart old-age care, smart industry and digital management platforms have gradually emerged in rural Deqing.

Deqing’s green development concept not only goes deep into nature, industry and governance, but also goes beyond the border.

Mogan Mountain International Tourism Resort was awarded a national tourist resort, attracting many B&Bs operated by foreigners; Deqing held the first UN World Geographic Information Conference; The country’s two digital governance practices were recognized by the UN. This is Deqing, a sustainable development highland where nature and science and technology coexist and blend, an exemplar Chinese county practicing green development from the inside out, and an emerging international modern landscape garden city.

SAINT THOMAS, Virgin Islands, PRNewswire -- The 70th annual celebration of St. Thomas Carnival was an eclectic celebration of culture and tradition. This year’s theme “A New Cultural Roogadoo for Carnival 2022” included daily free events for children, adults, and families of all ages produced by the Department of Tourism’s Division of Festivals.

Following two years of virtual events, Carnival returned in person to St. Thomas for an abbreviated five days of food, music, and culture. A juxtaposition of long-standing traditions such as calypso music, J’ouvert, Parade, with a refreshed modern lineup of artists and events.

“St. Thomas Carnival was a labor of love and a step in the right direction to returning to pre pandemic levels”, says Ian Turnbull, Division of Festivals Director.

“We wanted to be bold and integrate some of the more traditional cultural elements like live bands and calypso for our older generations, but also cater to the younger generation with some newer, modern, local artists.

The community’s response and support were incredible to witness, and it was clear there PRNewsfoto/U.S. Virgin was a longing for Islands Department of Carnival to return Tourism in person.”

Locals and visitors alike joined together in celebration for the highly anticipated program that included the sounds of Caribbean music such as calypso, soca, and reggae bands, daily fetes and shows for the music lovers. For five consecutive village nights, local and world renown artists hit the stage such as Kes the Band, Beres Hammond, Spectrum, Rock City, and Adam O, to name a few.

For more information about the United States Virgin Islands, go to VisitUSVI. com, follow us on Instagram (@visitusvi) and Twitter (@usvitourism), and become a fan on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ VisitUSVI).

ALL-INCLUSIVE BY MARRIOTT BONVOY HITS THE BEACH WITH LEADING FAMILY EXPERIENCE COMPANY BETHESDA, Md., PRNewswire -- All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy has partnered with innovative family experience company, CAMP, to create an exclusive journey for kids at The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa in Costa Rica. From July 6-10, the bookable family-friendly package brings a week of physical, cultural, and creative activities such as yoga, DIY arts and crafts, water play, karaoke, and more to the Kids Club on property.

The package – inspired by Westin’s Six Pillars of Well-Being – marks CAMP’s first international activation, incorporating the brand’s FUN and PLAY expertise to the all-inclusive model, forging a hospitality first.

“We are excited to collaborate with CAMP on this truly unique experience for families,” said Jason Nuell, Senior Vice President, Premium Brands, Marriott International.

“CAMP regulars from Boston to Brooklyn and Dallas to Los Angeles know how extraordinary the experience is stepping inside a CAMP location. Now we are bringing that experi-

ence to life against the backdrop of the breathtaking Westin Reserva Conchal. Parents will have peace of mind knowing their kids are having a blast, while they enjoy all that this incredible resort has to offer. It’s a win-win for families.”

The eco-friendly Westin Reserva Conchal is set between the exotic forests and unspoiled beaches of Costa Rica’s North Pacific Riviera, offering the ideal balance of soothing escape, local culture, and family fun. Families who book the CAMP Westin Reserva Conchal package will enjoy: Five-night all-inclusive stay from July 6-10 including meals, activities, and more Flexible five-day kids club itinerary (with the ability to drop off or pick up) with activities guided by Westin’s Six Pillars of Well-being: Sleep Well – Westin’s signature programming that supports a restful night’s sleep to recharge after a day of adventure at CAMP Eat Well – incorporating nutritious and delicious din-

ing options from Westin’s Eat Well Menu for Kids Move Well – staying active with field day activities, water games, and CAMP Olympics Play Well – inviting kids to let loose with CAMP’s slime bootCAMP, bubble bash, sing-a-longs, ultimate dance parties, water play, and more Feel Well – stimulating the senses with themed morning yoga classes and educational sessions allowing for kids to connect with nature and learn more about Costa Rica Work Well – creating an inviting atmosphere for kids to learn together and keep in touch with DIY crafts, experiments, and pen pal postcards To reserve the package, visit hotel-deals.marriott. com/lirwi-camp-family-package/ and to learn and explore more about All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy, visit all-inclusive.marriott.com. For more information about Marriott Bonvoy and to join for free, visit marriottbonvoy.com.

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Luggage Company Disrupting Airlines Saving Travelers From Carry-on Fees DETROIT PRNewswire -- Some airlines are now charging for carry-on bags, making upcharges a painful downside of flying on a budget airline. Luggage fees can increase the cost of a bargain ticket and make it hard to estimate the real cost of travel.

Introducing Take OFF Luggage! This travel solution is putting the budget back into traveling by disrupting airline baggage fees - using the airline’s own rules to score a win! The wheels pop off and the bag’s compact size transforms it from a carry-on into an under-the-seat personal item which passengers can take onboard for free.

Take OFF Luggage, which retails at $119, could save passengers an estimated $80 - $200 on just one trip alone. It is available now at takeoffluggage.com and on Amazon.

“Being a frequent budget airline passenger, to save costs, I could not believe when they started actually charging me to roll my own bag to my flight and lift it up into the overhead bin,” said Take OFF Luggage Founder Stephen Davis. “Since under seat bags are still free, I tried to find a bag that size that would still hold everything I needed to carry.”

Davis said he couldn’t find a suitable alternative bag, noting that he once traveled with a friend who solved his problem by packing a book bag. He searched high and low for a sophisticated luggage-style bag that was small enough to qualify as a personal item.

Then the realization struck him without the wheels many of the smaller high-quality carry-on rolling bags would indeed fit under the seat of the aircraft.

That’s when he decided to create the perfect luggage for his budget traveling needs, a bag that would not require compromising on luggage space or traveling style.

The innovative bag is built with four 360 degree spinning wheels that make walking with the luggage a breeze, and removing the wheels as easy as pushing a button.

With wheels off, the suitcase has carry-on capacity – but is still the size of a fee-free personal item.

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H&M BRINGS GILDED GLAMOUR TO THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART’S COSTUME INSTITUTE BENEFIT NEW YORK PRNewswire -- Extravagance, glitz and glamour are the themes for H&M’s one-of-a-kind looks, created exclusively for this year’s Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Benefit in New York City. The looks, designed by H&M’s in-house design team, are inspired by this year’s exhibition theme, “In America: An Anthology of Fashion”, which explores the sartorial narratives that chart the evolution of American style paying homage to America’s Gilded Age – the 19th to mid-late 20th century. For each look, Laura Harrier. H&M/PRNewsFoto H&M’s designers pulled inspiration from the evolution of American style and designs of this era, focusing on the grandiose nature of the time.

“It has been a pleasure working on these pieces for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Benefit. We were influenced by the Gilded Age while designing these two custom looks, really drawing on styles in the United States from the 19th and 20th centuries. Both designs have very dramatic and glamorous details, really highlighting the opulence of the Gilded Age,” says Ann-Sofie Johansson, Creative Advisor at H&M. “Each year, The Met Gala shines a light on important moments in fashion history and I am so excited to be a part of H&M’s storytelling process at this year’s gala,” says Laura Harrier.

Actor Laura Harrier wore a gown that draws on the fashion styles of the Gilded Age. The dress is a corseted gown that accentuates the waist, creating the hourglass figure that was representative of the era.

The top of the gown is a boned corset-style bodice, attached to a cartridge pleated skirt with a vintage petticoat underneath which adds volume and creates the silhouette symbolic of the era.

Designer, Victor Glemaud’s ensemble is a tribute to the late fashion icon André Leon Talley, Victor Glemaud. H&M/PRNewsfoto paying homage to his signature look with a dramatic opera coat. The opera coat includes details inspired by the American couture designer, Charles James, and is dramatically worn over a classic tuxedo. The entire look in white and ivory, creates an angelic and powerful expression. Victor’s look is a reinterpretation of white tie, classic and refined, yet includes contemporary details in monochromatic colors.

“I have a long history of working with H&M on the Met Gala and have been honored to escort some of their guests. I have been lucky enough to enjoy the process of seeing my look conceived, fitted and brought to life by the stellar H&M design teams. This has been an amazing moment for me,” says Victor Glemaud.

FRANKIES BIKINIS DIVES INTO EFFICIENCY WITH CENTRIC PLM™ for high-end fabrics, fashion forward shapes, and CAMPBELL, Calif., PRNewswire -- Centric cheeky bottoms, the bikinis look great on everybody.

Software® is delighted to announce the release of a Since the company’s inception, Francesca Aiello success story about its customer, Frankies Bikinis. has evolved the brand into a beach lifestyle brand, Frankies Bikinis, the beachwear lifestyle brand expanding product offerings to include ready-to-wear is based in Venice, California. Founded by Francesca clothing and beauty. Frankies Bikinis’ designs can be Aiello in 2012, she went from creating bikinis for found in better retail boutiques nationwide including friends, to debuting at Miami Swim Week in 2014 as Revolve, Intermix, Free People, Kith, and Browns. the youngest designer ever to do so. Frankies designs The largest selection of Frankies Bikinis can be are sported by supermodels and celebrities like Gigi found at frankiesbikinis.com. and Bella Hadid, Hailey Bieber, Kylie and Kendall From its headquarters in Silicon Valley, Centric Jenner, and JLo. Software® provides a Product Concept to Consumer Kalin Mowry, Director of Production and Digital Transformation Platform for fashion, retail, Development brought big changes to the product PRNewsfoto/Centric Software footwear, luxury, outdoor, consumer electronics and development process. Recognizing the need to move consumer goods including cosmetics and personal care and food and away from spreadsheets and email, she also aimed to move the design and development from third-party contractors to in-house. Mowry built beverage. Centric’s flagship Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform, Centric PLM™, delivers enterprise-class merchandise a case for PLM as well as an in-house team. “Not only did we need a planning, product development, sourcing, quality and product portfolio great design and development group, we needed a system to track and optimization innovations specifically for fast-moving consumer accelerate it. The spreadsheets and basically all of the archaic ways of industries. Centric Visual Innovation Platform (CVIP) offers highly tracking weren’t really suitable for how quickly we were growing.” visual digital board experiences for collaboration and decision-making.

Now, they have all their product data in a central, digital hub and communication among team members is efficient. Every department is Centric Retail Planning is an innovative, cloud-native solution powered

by Armonica Retail S.R.L., that delivers an end-to-end retail planning using Centric PLM to execute tasks from concepting, design, developprocess designed to maximize retail business performance. Centric ment and SKU creation to CAD, costing and setting pricing for both Software is majority-owned by Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: retail and wholesale. #13065, DSY.PA), the world leader in 3D design software, 3D digital In 2012 founder Francesca Aiello began her mission to create mock-up and PLM solutions. the perfect bikini, gaining momentum when she began to showcase Centric Software has received multiple industry awards and recher swimsuit designs on Instagram. After creating two collections, Francesca became the youngest designer to ever debut at Miami Swim ognition, including being named by Red Herring to its Top 100 Global list in 2013, 2015 and 2016. Centric also received various excellence Week in 2014. Her designs are worn by supermodels and celebrities awards from Frost & Sullivan in 2012, 2016, 2018 and 2021. including Gigi and Bella Hadid, Hailey Bieber, and Kylie and Kendall Centric Software is a registered trademark of Centric Software Jenner.

Frankies Bikinis is a global online destination for fashion-forward Inc. All other brands and product names may be trademarks of their beachwear inspired by Malibu and made in Los Angeles. Known respective owners.

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South Shores Works Presents Its 5th Annual Community Summit SHORE YOU’RE RIGHT! South Shore, Chicago, IL --- South Shore Works, a Planning & Preservation Coalition will hold its 5th Annual Community Summit, at Adam Clayton Powell School. The summit, as in previous years, is convening to strategize and plan tactics to address years of disinvestment and destructive public policy. South Shore residents are aggressively fighting to elevate and revitalize their community, while seeking development that will not result in the displacement of current residents.

‘SHORE YOU’RE RIGHT,’ is South Shore Works, leadership effort to close the gaping dichotomy between being a beautiful lakeside community; plagued by the highest number of evictions in the city, the largest percentage of Section 8 housing and SOUTH SHORE WORKS ranking among the top six most Presents crime-ridden neighborhoods SHORE YOU’RE RIGHT! in Chicago. That circumstance Saturday, May 21, 2022 stands in stark contrast to South Shore being a community that 8:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. boasts three yacht clubs, two Adam Clayton Powell golf courses three beaches and School 7511 S. South Shore Drive proximity to the Obama Presidential Center, currently under Chicago, IL 60649 construction.

According to Dr. Carol Adams, Founder and Co-Chair of South Shore Works. “Residents and organizations in South Shore have been meeting and planning to implement a future, which transforms our beautiful lakefront community from one characterized by disinvestment and neglect into a revitalized and prosperous neighborhood, economically, socially and culturally.”

Mayor, Lori Lightfoot; Alderwoman, Leslie Hairston, 5th Ward; James Reynolds, Jr., Founder, Chairman; Chief Executive Officer of Loop Capital; Congresswoman, Robin Kelly (IL 02); Senator, Robert Peters, (13-D); Representative, Curtis J. Tarver II, (25-D); and Sherman Dilla Thomas, Urban Historian, are among the confirmed speakers at the summit.

A panel discussion, “Facing the Rising Sun,” moderated by Tonya Trice, CEO of the of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce; will include panelists Leon Walker, of DL Realty and developer of the THRIVE project at 75th Street and Exchange, Avenue; Alisa Starks, developer of the ICE cinema theaters at 71st and Jeffery Boulevard; and Tammi Davis, Manager of Supplier and Workforce Diversity for the Obama Presidential Center.

Local Market Foods, of South Shore, is providing pastries and food fruit trays; and Chicago Family Health Center as part of the Healthy Chicago Equity Zone: Near South Region is providing vaccinations on site.

RAGING WAVES OPENS FOR THE SUMMER ON JUNE 4 Yorkville, Ill. – Raging Waves, Illinois’ largest waterpark located at 4000 N. Bridge St. in Yorkville, will open to the public on Saturday, June 4. Celebrating 15 years of delivering family fun for all ages, guests will be able to experience various attractions including 32 water slides, a wave pool, three kiddie pool areas, relaxing lazy river, 43 private cabanas, and more. Thrill seekers will be able to experience the six-lane mat racing water slide, aptly named Aussie Mat Dash. The first Proslide RallyRACER™ in Illinois and one of three in the world, the Aussie Mat Dash can be found at the south end of the park, near The Boomerang, Cyclone and the Hungry Croc Restaurant.

“We are thrilled to kick off our 15th season and invite families back to Raging Waves this summer,” said Randy Witt, Co-Owner of Raging

Waves. “Offering guests the very best in family fun has always been at the forefront for our team at Raging Waves, and we cannot wait for guests to enjoy all that our waterpark has to offer!”

Sitting on 58 spacious acres just 45 minutes southwest of Chicago, Raging Waves is the perfect place for a day trip, weekend getaway, birthday party, youth group outing, scout gathering, family reunion, and more. Nominated as one of the cleanest waterparks in the United States, Raging Waves takes pride in maintaining a clean facility for all to enjoy.

For more information, daily operating hours, or to purchase Raging Waves tickets, visit www.

RagingWaves.com or call 630.882.6575. Follow Raging Waves on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates.

BLACK ENSEMBLE THEATER CONTINUES THE 2022 FOUR PLAY SEASON OF EXCELLENCE Black Ensemble Theater’s Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor continues the 2022 Season of Excellence: The Season of Healing and Joy with the world premiere of Grandma’s Jukebox, written and directed by Michelle Reneé Bester. The production runs May 21-June 26, 2022. The opening is Sunday, May 29 at 3:00pm.

The spirit of Grandma B. lives on! Without her the family feels lost until they start hearing the music from her old juke box. It is through the music that the family comes to understand and accept the power of healing.

The production features songs made popular

by Mary Mary, Boyz II Men, Michael Jackson, Nina Simone, Tina Turner, Jazmine Sullivan and Sly and the Family Stone, among others.

Grandma’s Jukebox features Jessica Seals, Aeriel Williams, Vincent Jordan, Jeff Wright, and Blake Reasoner. Kayla Gilmore is the understudy.

Due to the challenges and uncertainties that have been brought about by the pandemic, Black Ensemble Theater is proceeding slowly,

cautiously, and carefully. Mainstage shows will run 90 minutes and will be performed without an intermission. There will not be any food or drinks served. Masks are mandatory and must be worn at all times in the theater. Valet parking is available.

The 2022 Season includes four World Premiere musicals showcasing the power of healing, each featuring different journeys and a variety of musical genres including gospel, spiritual, soul, jazz, hip-hop, blues, the sounds of the Harlem Renaissance, and more. All performances will be held at the Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, 4450 N. Clark Street in Chicago.

Tickets are available at www.blackensemble. org, (773) 769-4451 and at the Black Ensemble Theater Box Office, 4450 N. Clark Street in Chicago.

Performances are Fridays at 7:00 p.m., Saturdays at 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. Tickets for previews (May 21 at 7pm, May 22 at 3pm, May 27 at 7pm and May 28 at 7pm) are $50 and tickets for the regular run, May 29-June 26, are $55.

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‘Finding Happy’ highlights Bounce’s upcoming originals slate Bounce/PRNewsFoto

ATLANTA PRNewswire -- Bounce, the popular broadcast and multi-platform entertainment network serving African Americans, today unveiled its upcoming original programming schedule. The lineup features an all-new original series about Black women that is written, produced, directed by and starring Black women, “Finding Happy.”

Overview: New original scripted series: “Finding Happy” (Fall 2022) Returning series “Johnson” (July 10) New original movies: “Faith Heist 2” (Holidays 2022) Special events “Scripps National Spelling Bee” (June 1-2) “Bounce Trumpet Awards” (Juneteenth, June 19) Original series “Finding Happy” is a dramedy following the Black female experience through the unfulfilled life of Yaz Carter, beginning with her unhappy 36th birthday. The 10-episode debut season features Yaz’s loving-but-complicated family, her stagnant career in the evolving landscape of radio and a merry-go-round of unrequited love while dating in the love desert of Atlanta. “Finding Happy” reveals over time that true happiness can only be found within.

B. Simone (MTV’s “Wild ‘n Out”) stars as Yaz along with Kim Coles (“Living Single”), Marketta Patrice (“Black Jesus”), Angela Gibbs (“Hacks”), Stevie Baggs (“Ruthless”) and Mike Merrill (“A La Carte”). Kendra Jo serves as the showrunner/writer and co-creator along with Yasmine Coleman and Angela Wells. Eric C. Rhone, Cedric The Entertainer, Yasmine Coleman, Angela Wells, Kendra Jo and Reesha L. Archibald are the show’s executive producers.

“Finding Happy” is being developed as a companion show to Bounce’s male-centric breakout hit “Johnson.” The Deji LaRay-created dramedy returns for season two July 10, and Terri J. Vaughn has joined the ensemble cast alongside LaRay, Thomas Q. Jones, D.L. Hughley, Derrex Brady and Philip A. Smithey.

Both “Johnson” and “Finding Happy” come from Eric C. Rhone’s & Cedric The Entertainer production company A Bird & A Bird Entertainment and the pair serve as executive producers.

Original movies “Faith Heist 2” – In time for the holidays comes “Faith Heist 2” as Bounce premieres a sequel to last year’s popular comedy hit movie “Faith Heist,” which was nominated for multiple Gemini Awards, Canada’s version of the Emmys. The original cast members, including Jonathan Langdon, Dalmar Abuzeid and Safine Semajuste, reprise their roles as Pastor Benjamin (Langdon) and his motley crew of congregants. This time, they find themselves locked in the local mall just as a fearsome team of armed thieves attempt a jewel robbery. Unable to flee or signal for help, the pastor & his friends realize it’s up to them to battle the crooks and save the mall – all before Christmas morning. “Faith Heist 2” is being produced

by JB Sugar and Ella Myers/No Equal Entertainment in association

with Ahmet Zappa and Erin Benjamin/Monsterfoot Productions.

Other Bounce original programming highlights include the iconic Scripps National Spelling Bee, which will be airing on sister network ION and several other Scripps networks June 1-2, and the prestigious Bounce Trumpet Awards, returning to television for a special 30th anniversary telecast on Juneteenth.

Special events Scripps National Spelling Bee The nation’s largest and longest-running educational program is coming home to Scripps Networks, where it will air on ION and Bounce, and other networks.

Accomplished actor, director, educator and lifelong children’s literacy advocate LeVar Burton will serve as host. The televised semifinals on June 1 and finals on June 2 are taking place at National Harbor, Maryland.

Bounce Trumpet Awards – The gala event celebrates the best in African American excellence and achievement. A beacon to inspire, enlighten and raise the human spirit to its highest potential, the program recognizes Black humanitarians who have succeeded against immense odds and augment the richness of society by striving for the justice and equality of all. The program will air on the Juneteenth holiday, June 19, a date that serves as the perfect fit for what this event stands for, and offers a significant way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the show. This year’s honorees include Courtney B. Vance, Stan Lathan, Zaila Avant-garde, Princess Sarah Culberson and Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff.

Bounce (@bouncetv) features a programming mix of original series and movies, theatrical motion pictures, off network series, specials and events designed for African American audiences. Bounce is available to 98% of U.S. television homes free and over the air with a digital antenna, on cable, on DISH channel 359, over the top on Roku, Pluto TV and Apple TV; on mobile devices via the Bounce app; and on the web via BounceTV.com. Bounce XL, Scripps Networks’ newest free ad-supported television (FAST) channel, is available on Samsung TV Plus, Pluto TV and Xumo. Bounce is part of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP).

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Barry S. McLeod Continues to Make His Mark (Black PR Wire) Affectionately referred to as Florida’s Own, Barry S. McLeod is a talented writer, director, producer and musician with over four decades of experience in the industry. The Gainesville native had dreams of making his mark in the entertainment industry as a young boy where began playing drums in his uncle’s church. He went into the Navy right after high school and formed a band playing bass guitar. Upon leaving the Navy with an honorable discharge, he became a hairstylist. Although a hairstylist by profession for 34 years, McLeod was always a prolific writer who dreamed of success on Broadway or in Hollywood.

To expose himself to the entertainment industry, McLeod started writing, choreographing, directing and producing fashion shows for local organizations.

At the same time, he played in professional bands doing many gigs for various organizations and clubs. Later, he decided to write for film and although he got two close calls, nothing really worked out.

Determined not to give in or give up, McLeod started writing, directing and producing his own stage plays and presenting them for churches. A man of many talents, McLeod also acted in them and would go on to produce a stage play tour. Continuing to make his mark, McLeod was unceasing in writing for film and also wrote and self-published four books. He continued playing in bands and DJ’ing while filming a series of short films and sitcoms.

McLeod admits that he was encouraged by the late Professor James Haskins (The Cotton Club). “He critiqued my first screenplay and told me that I had potential.” Somewhat of a mentor to me, I learned from him and I took off like a rocket in search of a destination. This turned into penning over 20 screenplays, 18 stage plays, and four books while directing, casting, producing, acting and touring my work.”

To watch Barry’s new online comedy, The Duvals, visit: https://www. youtube.com/channel/UC_UpHINhfwBXbJ7Rq0jzsbw

POWERHOUSE PERFORMERS TAPPED FOR THE 7TH ANNUAL BLACK MUSIC HONORS CHICAGO PRNewswire -- The 7th Multi-Award-Winning Music Veteran Annual Black Music Honors announces Carl Thomas; Three-Time GRAMits incredible roster of performers for a MY-Nominated, “The Love King,” star-studded celebration of influential Raheem DeVaughn; Compton-Bred music legends with a live studio audience Actress and Songbird Amber Riley; taping at the Cobb Energy Performing Multi-GRAMMY Award Winning Artist Arts Centre in Atlanta, Ga. on Thursday, PJ Morton; Multi-Hyphenate Crooner May 19 (tickets available at BlackMuPRNewsfoto/Central City Productions and Penman Eric Bellinger; Powerhouse sicHonors.com and Ticketmaster.com).

Songster and Serenader Avery Wilson; There will be a special Juneteenth highlight recognizing the Multifaceted Entertainer and Rising Artist Jade Novah; Viral national federal holiday.

Vocal Teen Prodigy Keedron Bryant; Gospel Sweethearts Performers gracing the stage at this year’s power-packed Ajah and Rhea Walls from Multi-GRAMMY-Nominated televised show includes popular late 80’s Hip-Hop Duo and Stellar Awards winners The Walls Group; Multi-TalKid N’ Play; GRAMMY-Award-Winning Supergroup 112; ented Vocalist and Sunday Best Season Six Winner Tasha

Page-Lockhart; Gospel Songstress and Sunday Best Season One Winner Crystal Aikin; NAACP-Image-Award-Nominated Singer and Actress Sheléa; Billboard-Chart-Topping Singer-Songwriter Kevin Ross; and Two-Decade-Spanning Independent Artist and GRAMMY Award-Nominee Eric Roberson.

National Broadcast Syndication airing June 4-July 3 and on Bounce TV June 25. For live-taping tickets go to www.blackmusichonors.com or you can purchase by clicking here.

For more information about Black Music Honors, visit www.blackmusichonors.com or connect on social media @ blackmusichonors on Facebook and Instagram or @blackmusichonor on Twitter.

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(Family Features) When cooking, keep in mind small changes that can make a big impact on heart health.

High cholesterol is one of the major controllable risk factors for heart disease and stroke, with about 38% of American adults diagnosed with high cholesterol, according to the American Heart Association. It can be managed by getting levels regularly tested and making lifestyle changes like eating a heart-healthy diet.

• Reduce saturated fat – Select lean cuts of meat or opt for plant protein, limit processed meats, broil or bake rather than pan-fry meats and remove skin from poultry before cooking.

• Eat more fish – Fish can be fatty or lean, but it’s still low in saturated fat.

Choose oily fish like salmon or trout, which are high in omega-3 fatty acids.

• Use liquid oils in place of solid fats – For roasting, sauteing and more, use non-tropical liquid vegetable oils like canola, safflower, soybean or olive instead of butter, lard or shortening.

• Lower dairy fats – Low-fat,

Air Fryer Crispy (Un) Fried Chicken Recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association Servings: 4 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 1/2-1 cup low-fat buttermilk 1/2 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (optional) 1/3 cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs 1/3 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 ounces each), visible fat discarded, flattened to 1/4-inch thickness, patted dry with paper towelsnonstick cooking spray

fat-free or non-dairy milk can be used in many recipes instead of whole milk or half-and-half.

• Increase fiber and whole grains – Add high-fiber vegetables to meals, serve fruit instead of juice and try brown rice instead of white.

These simple tips and better-for-you recipes like Chicken Tortilla Soup and Air Fryer Crispy (Un) Fried Chicken can help you eat healthy without sacrificing taste.

Find tips for managing cholesterol and other risk factors at heart.org/cholesterol.

Preheat air fryer to 390 F. In shallow dish or pie pan, whisk flour, parsley, oregano, pepper and cayenne.

In separate shallow dish or pie pan, whisk buttermilk and hot sauce.

In third shallow dish or pie pan, stir panko and Parmesan.

Place dishes and large plate in row. Dip chicken in flour mixture then buttermilk mixture then panko mixture, turning to coat at each step and gently shaking off excess. Using fingertips, gently press panko mixture so it adheres. Place chicken on plate.

Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.

Lightly spray chicken with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange chicken in single layer in air fryer basket, working in batches if needed. Cook 10-15 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in center and coating is golden brown, turning once halfway through and lightly spraying with nonstick cooking spray.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

This recipe is reprinted with permission from “Healthy Slow Cooker Cookbook, 2nd Edition.” Copyright 2018 by the American Heart Association. Published by Harmony Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House, LLC. Servings: 4 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, visible fat discarded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed 2 cups fat-free, no-salt-added chicken broth 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) no-salt-added, diced tomatoes, undrained 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon ancho powder 2 medium garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 corn tortillas (6 inches each), cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips 1 corn tortilla (6 inches), torn into pieces 2-4 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup finely chopped avocado 1/4 medium red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips In slow cooker, stir chicken, corn, broth, tomatoes, onion, sugar, ancho powder, garlic and salt. Cook, covered, on low, 6-8 hours, or on high, 3-4 hours.

Preheat oven to 350 F. On baking sheet, arrange tortilla strips in single layer. Bake 8-10 minutes, or until crisp. Transfer baking sheet to cooling rack. Let strips stand 15 minutes, or until cool.

Transfer to airtight container and set aside.

When soup is ready, transfer 1 cup to food processor or blender. Stir in tortilla pieces. Let mixture stand 1 minute. Process until smooth. Stir mixture into soup. Stir in cilantro.

Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with avocado, bell pepper and reserved tortilla strips.

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Under the Assumed Business Name of PROPERTY PRESERVATION BUFFS with the business located at: 7436 S EXCHANGE AVENUE UNIT 496597, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60649. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is Owner/Partner Full Name MIESHA ROBINSON Complete Address: 7436 S EXCHANGE AVENUE UNIT 496597, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60649, USA ___________________________ Notice is hereby given, pursuant to "An Act" in relation to the use of an assumed business name in the conduct or transaction of business in the state." As amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County Registration Number: Y22009105. on MAY 5, 2022 Under the Assumed Business Name of BOW TIES & STILETTOS DRIVING SERVICES with the business located at:1448 E 72ND PL 2ND FL, CHICAGO, IL 60619. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name Complete Address DEBRA L HARRIS 1448 E 72ND PL 2ND FL CHICAGO, IL 60619, USA ____________________________

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DENISE WILLIAMSON©, BRUCE SPRAGGINS JR©, BRUCE SPRAGGINS III©, BRYAN ANDREW SPRAGGINS©, AKILAH AMIRAH BEY©, AHMAD HARIS BEY©, AHMAD HARIS BEY JR©, AKEEM HARIS BEY©, may neither be used, nor reproduced, neither in whole nor part, nor in any manner whatsoever, without the prior, express, written consent and acknowledgment of Akilah Amirah Bey as signified by the red-ink signature of Akilah Amirah Bey, hereinafter "Secured Party," With the intent of being contractually bound, any juristic person, as well as the agent of said juristic person, consents and agrees by this Copyright Notice that neither said juristic person, nor the agent of said juristic person, shall display, nor otherwise use any manner, any of the common-law trade-name/trademarks APRIL DENISE SPRAGGINS©, APRIL DENISE WILLIAMSON©, BRUCE SPRAGGINS JR©, BRUCE SPRAGGINS III©, BRYAN ANDREW SPRAGGINS©, AKILAH AMIRAH BEY©, AHMAD HARIS BEY©, AHMAD HARIS BEY JR©, AKEEM HARIS BEY©, nor the common-law copyright described herein, nor any derivative of, nor any variation in the spelling of, APRIL DENISE SPRAGGINS ©, APRIL DENISE WILLIAMSON©, BRUCE SPRAGGINS JR©, BRUCE SPRAGGINS III©, BRYAN ANDREW SPRAGGINS©, AKILAH AMIRAH BEY©, AHMAD HARIS BEY©, AHMAD HARIS BEY JR©, AKEEM HARIS BEY©, without the prior, express, written consent and acknowledgment of Secured Party, as signified by Secured Party's signature in red ink. Secured Party neither grants, nor implies, nor otherwise gives consent for any unauthorized use of any of APRIL DENISE SPRAGGINS©, APRIL DENISE WILLIAMSON©, BRUCE SPRAGGINS JR©, BRUCE SPRAGGINS III©, BRYAN ANDREW SPRAGGINS©, AKILAH AMIRAH BEY©, AHMAD HARIS BEY©, AHMAD HARIS BEY JR©, AKEEM HARIS BEY©, and such unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. Secured Party is not now, nor has Secured Party eve r been, an accommodation party, nor a surety, for any of the purported debtors, i.e. "APRIL DENISE SPRAGGINS " nor for any derivative of, nor for any variation in the spelling of, any of said names, nor for any other juristic person, and is so-indemnified and held harmless

by APRIL DENISE SPRAGGINS, Debtor in Hold-har mless and Indemnity Agreement, Secur ity Agreement dated the Sixth Day of the Third Month in the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Two against any and all claims, legal actions, orders, warrants, judgments, demands, liabilities, losses, depositions, summonses, lawsuits, costs, fines, liens, levies, penalties, damages, interests, and expenses whatsoever, both absolute and contingent, as are due and as might become due, now existing and as might hereafter arise, and as might be suffered by, imposed on, and incurred by Debtor APRIL DENISE SPRAGGINS for any and every reason, purpose, and cause whatsoever.

Self-executing Contract/Security Agreement in Event of Unauthorized Use: By this Copyright Notice, both the juristic person and the agent of said juristic person, hereinafter jointly and severally "User," consent and agree that any use of any of APRIL DENISE SPRAGGINS©, APRIL DENISE WILLIAMSON©, BRUCE SPRAGGINS JR©, BRUCE SPRAGGINS III©, BRYAN ANDREW SPRAGGINS©, AKILAH AMIRAH BEY©, AHMAD HARIS BEY©, AHMAD HARIS BEY JR©, AKEEM HARIS BEY© other than authorized use as set forth above constitutes unauthorized use, counterfeiting, of Secured Party's common-law copyrighted property, contractually binds User, renders this Copyright Notice a Security Agreement wherein User is debtor and Akilah Amirah Bey is Secured Party, and signifies that User: (1) grants Secured Party a security interest in all of User's assets, land, and personal property, and all of User's interest in assets, land, and personal property, in the sum certain amount of $500,000.00 per each occurrence of use of any of the common-law-copyrighted tradename/ trade-marks APRIL DENISE SPRAGGINS/ WILLIAMSON©, BRUCE SPRAGGINS JR©, ollateral for securing User's contractual obligation BRUCE SPRAGGINS III©, BRYAN ANDREW SPRAGGINS©, AKILAH AMIRAH BEY©, AHMAD HARIS BEY©, AHMAD HARIS BEY JR©, AKEEM HARIS BEY© as well as for each and every occurrence of use of any and all derivatives of, and variations in the spelling of, respectively, APRIL DENISE SPRAGGINS/ WILLIAMSON, BRUCE SPRAGGINS JR, BRUCE SPRAGGINS III, BRYAN ANDREW SPRAGGINS©, AKILAH AMIRAH BEY©, AHMAD HARIS BEY©, AHMAD HARIS BEY JR©, AKEEM HARIS BEY©, not excluding "Akilah Amir ah Bey," "Ahmad Haris Bey", "Ahmad Haris Bey Jr," " Akeem Haris Bey respectively, plus costs, plus triple dam-

ages; (2) authenticates this Security Agreement wherein User is debtor and Akilah Amirah Bey is Secured Party, and wherein User pledges all of User's property, i.e. all assets, land, consumer goods, farm products, inventory, equipment, money, investment property, commercial tort claims, letters of credit, lettersof-credit rights, chattel paper, instruments, deposit accounts, accounts, documents, and general intangibles, and all User's interest in all such foregoing property, now owned and hereinafter acquired, now existing and hereafter arising, and wherever located, as cin favor of Secured Party for User's unauthorized use of Secured Party's commonlaw copyrighted property; (3) consents and agrees with Secured Party's filing of a UCC Financing Statement in the UCC filing office, as well as in any county recorder's office, wherein User is debtor and Akilah Amirah Bey is Secured Party; (4) consents and agrees that said UCC Financing Statement described above in paragraph "(3)" is a continuing financing statement, and further consents and agrees with Secured party's filing of any continuation statement necessary for maintaining Secured Party's perfected security interest in all of User's property and interest property, pledged as collateral in this Security Agreement and described above in paragraph "(2)," until User's contractual obligation theretofore incurred has been fully satisfied; (5) consents and agrees with Secured Party's filing of any Security Agreement, as described above in paragraph(2)," in the UCC filing office, as well as in any county recorder's office; (6) consents and agrees that any and all such filings described in paragraphs "(4)" and "(5)" above are not, and may not be considered, bogus, and that User will not claim that any such filing is bogus; (7) waives all defenses; and (8) appoints Secured party as Authorized Representative for User, effective upon User's default re User's contractual obligations in favor of Secured Party as set forth below under "Payment Terms and "Default Terms granting Secured Party full authorization of a record on behalf of User, as Secured party in Secured Party's sole discretion, deems appropriate, and User further effective upon User's default, irrevocable and coupled with a security interest. User further consents and agrees with all of the following additional terms of Self executing Contract/Security Agreement in Event of Unauthorized Use: Payment Terms; In accordance with fees for unauthorized use of any of APRIL DENISE SPRAGGINS©, APRIL DENISE WILLIAMSON©, BRUCE SPRAGGINS JR©, BRUCE SPRAGGINS III©, BRYAN ANDREW SPRAGGINS©, AKILAH AMIRAH BEY, ©, AHMAD HARIS BEY©, AHMAD HARIS BEY JR©, AKEEM HARIS BEY©, as set forth above, User hereby of the date User is sent Secured party's Invoice, hereinafter "Invoice," itemizing said fees. Default Terms: In event of non-payment in full of all unauthorized-use fees by User's property and interest in property pledged as collateral by User, as described above in paragraph (2)," immediately becomes, i.e. is, property of Secured Party; (b) Secured Party is appointed user's Authorized Representative as set forth above in paragraph (8)"; and (c) User consents and agr ees that Secur ed Party, in Secured Party's sole discretion, deems appropriate, including, but not limited by, sale at auction, at any time following User's default, and without further notice, any and all of User's former properly and interest in property, as described above in paragraph "(2)," formerly pledged as collateral by User, now property of Secured Party, in respect of this "Self-executing Contract/Security Agreement in Event of Unauthorized Use," that Secured party, again in Secured Party's sole discretion, deems appropriate. Terms for Curing Default: upon event of default, as set forth above under "Default Terms irrespective of any and all of User's former property and interest in property, in the possession of as well as disposed of by, Secured Party, as authorized above under "Default Terms User may cure User's default re only the remainder of User's former property and interest in property formerly pledged as collateral that is neither in the possession of nor, otherwise disposed of by, Secured Party within twenty (20) days of date of User's default only by payment in full. Term of Strict Foreclosure: user's nonpayment in full of all unauthorized-use fees itemized in Invoice said twenty -(20) day period for curing default as set forth above under "Terms for Curing Default" authorizes Secured party's immediate non-judicial strict foreclosure or any and all remaining property and interest in property formerly pledged as collateral of by, Secured Party upon expiration of said twenty- (20) day default-curing period. Ownership subject to common-law copyright and UCC Financing Statement and Security Agreement filed with the UCC filing office. Record Owner: Akilah Amir ah Bey, Autogr aph

Common Law Copyr ight.

Unauthorized-use fees of any of "Akilah Amir ah Bey©," " Akilah Amirah Bey©, Ahmad Haris Bey©, Ahmad Haris Bey Jr©, Akeem Haris Bey© incurs same unauthorized use fees as those associated with APRIL DENISE SPRAGGINS ©, APRIL DENISE WILLIAMSON©, BRUCE SPRAGGINS JR©, BRUCE SPRAGGINS III©, BRYAN ANDREW SPRAGGINS©, AKILAH AMIRAH BEY©, AHMAD HARIS BEY©, AHMAD HAIRS BEY JR©, AKEEM HARIS BEY©, respectively, as set forth above in paragraph "(1)" under "Self-executing Contact/Security Agreement in Event of Unauthorized Use."

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