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TARAJI P. HENSON’S FOUNDATION CONFRONTS HEALTH IN THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) – a nonprofit organization founded by award-winning actress Taraji P. Henson – launched a public awareness campaign recently to address the mental health impact the education system places on students, particularly Black students ages 12-22.
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The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) – a nonprofit organization founded by award-winning actress Taraji P. Henson (pictured), recently launched a public awareness campaign to address the mental health impact the education system places on students, particularly Black students ages 12-22.
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How video games can spark an interest in history
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NEWS
Taraji P. Henson’s foundation confronts the devastating impact racism has on Black students’ mental health in the educational system Continued from page 1 The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) – a nonprofit organization founded by award-winning actress Taraji P. Henson – launched a public awareness campaign recently to address the mental health impact the education system places on students, particularly Black students ages 12-22. The six-week campaign, titled “The Unspoken Curriculum,” kicks off during Mental Health Awareness Month with a video of a spoken word poem that highlights how the life lessons students learn about race in school are not always in the lesson plan, but they are lessons students carry with them into adulthood. Developed in partnership with BLHF’s agency partner Edelman, the campaign rolls out as Black families continue to grapple with the disproportionate impact COVID-19 has had on their lives and livelihoods, grieve the deaths of countless Black people at the hands of the police, and contend with the anxiety of their children returning to in-person learning. The goal of “The Unspoken Curriculum” is to: * Combat mental distress caused by implicit bias by helping Black youth as well as parents, teachers, and administrators recognize the signs of trauma and distress * Inspire youth to feel confident and empowered to talk about their personal experiences in the classroom, protect their mental health, and seek support when they need it
* Advocate for meaningful change in the classroom by rethinking and reforming the lessons Black students learn in school * Drive measurable action among youth as well as adults in the education system and beyond who play an integral role in shaping the experiences that set the tone for each young person’s future Everyone has a stake in the mental health of Black youth, yet many people do not acknowledge the implicit bias in the education system that severely disadvantages Black students. According to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, Black students make up 16% of enrolled students, but account for 27% of students referred to law enforcement and 31% of student arrests. Forty-eight percent of Black students also receive one or more suspensions throughout the duration of their academic career, according to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights data, 2014 and 2016. Through their personal experiences and interactions with teachers, administrators, other students, and the education system at large, Black students learn how they’re perceived, what’s expected of them, what resources they do and do not have access to, and the nuances of their level of respect and power in society. “What is taught in the classroom can be very different from what is learned, and that disparity has detrimental effects on the growth
and mindset of Black students,” said Taraji P. Henson, founder of the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF). “With ‘The Unspoken Curriculum’ we aim to create space to talk about the Black student experience, break the stigma that comes with talking about these real issues, and improve access to solutions. This is an opportunity for all of us to rethink the lessons Black students are learning in our education system.” To complement the awareness video, “The Unspoken Curriculum” campaign includes: * A landing page with call-to-action resources, creative assets, After School Hangout sign ups, text-to-give messaging and more; * Content from community leaders and influencers sharing their personal experiences with “The Unspoken Curriculum” in school and how those experiences affected their own mental health; * Social media assets and promotion using school iconography like textbooks, posters, and test questions to invite people to look more deeply at “The Unspoken Curriculum”; * A partnership with Snapchat to offer a customized “Unspoken Curriculum” filter to help youth, parents, educators, and others promote mental health discussions; and * After School Hangout sessions, which are digital support rooms for students to “hang out” and socialize after school and for parents and teachers to advocate for mental health
support for their youth. There will be three (3) for students and one (1) for parents – all of which will be facilitated by licensed therapist(s) to create a safe space to talk openly about mental health and personal experiences in school. BLHF is also working on tools and courses on “The Unspoken Curriculum” for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the general public. “Whether they realize it or not, Black youth are impacted by implicit bias and systemic racism daily. From the depictions they are exposed to on television and social media to the experiences they have throughout the course of their matriculation, these encounters have a detrimental impact on their overall mental health,” said Spirit, PhD, and clinical director of the group practice T2S Enterprises, LLC. “’The Unspoken Curriculum’ is a bold step in sparking discussions among Black students, families and the broader community to dispel the stigma and empower youth and young adults to openly share how they are feeling.” BLHF is addressing mental health risks and their impact on Black students, and all students, by speaking about “The Unspoken Curriculum” out loud. People interested in learning more about the Foundation and its programs, and those who want to make a donation, can text NOSTIGMA to 707070 and visit borislhensonfoundation.org/unspoken.
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During the 2021 Commencement exercises at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden became the 42nd recipient of the prestigious Elizabeth Blackwell Award. She also delivered the Commencement Address and received an honorary degree. The Blackwell Award is named in honor of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, known worldwide as the first woman to receive a Doctor of Medicine degree and who graduated from Geneva Medical College, a precursor to Hobart and William Smith. The Elizabeth Blackwell Award is given by Hobart and William Smith to a woman whose life exemplifies outstanding service to humanity. Hayden is the 14th Librarian of Congress and the first woman and first African American to lead the national library. Previous recipients include Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, Founder of the Special Olympics Eunice Kennedy Shriver, and Nobel Prize Recipient Wangari Maathai, among others. The award was presented to Hayden by HWS Trustee Thomas S. Bozzuto ‘68, L.H.D.’18, chairman and co-founder of The Bozzuto Group, and by HWS President Joyce P. Jacobsen. In accepting the Award, Hayden reflected on the nature of the pandemic: “Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell famously said: ‘None of us can know what we are capable of until we are tested.’” She told graduates: “You are not only being
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presented with a degree, but you are now being presented to the world. And if you ever had a doubt, you know that the world needs you. You are graduating at what has already been called one of the most significant inflection points in history. And even though you have missed out on some things this year, you have been part of something that is truly historic, a collective experience that will be something to look back on fifty, sixty, a hundred years from now….”
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Hayden’s address concluded with a reflection on the strength that comes with experience and perseverance. On the steps of historic Coxe Hall, looking out to the graduates, Hayden shared the wisdom of Susan B. Anthony, who said, “The older I get, the greater power I seem to have to help the world; I am like a snowball — the further I am rolled the more I gain.” “Be that snowball,” Hayden said. “Seize life and use your power!”
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Survey experts have yet to figure out what caused the most significant polling error in 40 years in Trump-Biden race BY W. JOSEPH CAMPBELL
More than six months after the astonishing polling embarrassment in the 2020 U.S. elections, survey experts examining what went wrong are uncertain about what led to the sharpest discrepancy between the polls and popular vote outcome since Ronald Reagan defeated Jimmy Carter in a near-landslide in 1980. Lingering questions about the misfire in 2020, in which voter support for then-President Donald Trump was understated in final pre-election polls, suggest that troubles in accurately surveying presidential elections could be deeper and more profound than previously recognized. If the source of the polling miscall isn’t clear, then addressing and correcting it obviously becomes quite challenging. Moreover, as I discussed in my 2020 book “Lost in a Gallup,” polling failures in presidential elections since 1936 rarely have been repetitive. Just as no two elections are alike, no two polling failures are quite the same. Over the years, pollsters have anticipated tight presidential elections when landslides have occurred. They have signaled the wrong winner in closer elections. The estimates of venerable pollsters have been singularly in error. Wayward exit polls have thrown Election Day into confusion by identifying the losing candidate as the likely winner. Off-target state polls have
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confounded expected national outcomes, which essentially was the story in 2016. Support that wasn’t there In 2020, overall, election polls pointed to Democrat Joe Biden’s winning the presidency. But the polls overstated support for Biden and underestimated backing for Trump no matter how close to the election the poll was conducted and regardless of the methods pollsters chose. Surveys in races for U.S. senator and governor were beset by similar shortcomings. Those were among the key findings described recently at the annual conference of the American Association for Public Opinion Research, which was convened online. The organization had recruited a task force of 19 experts in survey research who examined the 2020 election polls in detail and reported being unable, so far, to pinpoint specific causes of
polling errors. Their findings did make clear, however, that the 2020 miscall was the most significant in 40 years. Polls in the presidential race in 2020 collectively overstated Biden’s lead by 3.9 percentage points, the task force chair, Joshua Clinton of Vanderbilt University, said in a presentation at the conference. This marked the fourth presidential election in the past five in which the national polls, at least to some extent, overstated support for Democratic candidates. Masking dramatic miscalls Averaging the polling errors, as the task force did in conducting its analysis, is broadly revealing about the extent of those errors. But it has the effect of masking several dramatic miscalls in late-campaign polls conducted in 2020 by, or for, leading news organizations. The final CNN poll had Biden ahead by 12 points. Surveys for The Wall Street Journal-NBC News and by the Economist-YouGov had Biden winning by 10 percentage points as the campaign wound down. A few polls, such as Emerson College’s survey, came close in estimating the outcome. Biden won the popular vote by 4.5 percentage points. Clinton, the Vanderbilt professor, said the task force eliminated several prospective causes of polling error in 2020, including those that likely distorted survey results in key states in 2016 when Trump unexpectedly won an Electoral College
victory. Those factors included undecided voters swinging to Trump late in the campaign and a failure by some pollsters to adjust survey results to account for varying levels of education. White voters without college degrees were understood to have voted heavily for Trump in 2016, but those voters were underrepresented in some polls in key states such as Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, where Trump won narrowly and surprisingly. A source of the miscalls in 2020, Clinton said, may have been that Republicans were less inclined than Democrats to agree to be interviewed by pollsters. If that’s so, it’s not entirely clear why that happened. And that prospect troubles pollsters and survey research experts. Courtney Kennedy, director of survey research at Pew Research Center, said while moderating a panel discussion at the conference that “what keeps me from getting a good night’s sleep these days is the prospect … Republicans, or maybe certain types of Republicans, seem like they’re less inclined to participate in polls these days than Democrats.” This may be a tough problem for pollsters to overcome, she said, adding, “It would be a real challenge” to calibrate poll-taking to capture such nuanced distinctions. Likewise, it is unclear whether Trump’s sharp criticism of pre-election polls in 2020 dissuaded his supporters from participating in
surveys. “So it’s possible that these may be short-term phenomena that will abate when Trump is not on the ballot,” Daniel Merkle, president of the American Association for Public Opinion Research, said in a speech recorded for conference-goers. “On the other hand, it could be a broader issue of conservatives becoming less likely to respond to polls in general because of a decline in social trust, or for some other reasons. It will take further evaluation to understand this nonresponse issue and to adjust for it. This may not be an easy task,” Merkle said. Overblown characterizations In the immediate aftermath of the 2020 election, several media critics asserted that polling seemed “irrevocably broken” and faced “serious existential questions.” Such alarming characterizations appear overblown; polls are not going to melt away. After all, election polling represents a slice of a multibillion-dollar industry that includes consumer and product surveys of all types. And if election polling survived the debacle of 1948 – when President Harry S. Truman defied predictions of pollsters and pundits to win reelection – then it surely will live on after the embarrassment of 2020. W. Joseph Campbell is a Professor of Communication Studies at American University School of Communication.
NEWS
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Chauvin, Other Officers in George Floyd Death BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia
Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump and members of his team who won a $27 million civil judgment in favor of George Floyd’s family and whose relentless work in the case helped lead to a rare conviction of a police officer in the death of a Black person, recently applauded new federal indictments in the case. “Today’s federal indictment for criminal, civil rights violations associated with the murder of George Floyd reinforces the strength and wisdom of the United States Constitution,” Crump said in a combined statement with attorneys Antonio Romanucci and L. Chris Stewart.
A federal grand jury handed down indictments against four former Minneapolis police officers at the scene of Floyd’s 2020 death. The indictment charges the officers with violating Floyd’s constitutional rights. It alleges that Derek Chauvin, the former cop convicted in April on state murder charges, deprived Floyd of the right to be free from unreasonable seizure by a police officer. Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng also were hit with federal indictments after failing to stop Chauvin from fatally wounding Floyd. Chauvin pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck and back for 9 minutes and 29 seconds, continuing even after EMT workers who arrived at the scene could not detect a pulse. Chauvin, Thao, Kueng, and the fourth officer, Thomas Lane, all face a charge for failing to give Floyd medical aid.
“The defendants saw George Floyd lying on the ground in clear need of medical care and willfully failed to aid Floyd, thereby acting with deliberate indifference to a substantial risk of harm to Floyd,” the grand jury charged. Additional charges were lodged against Chauvin related to his use of “unreasonable force” on a 14-year-old in September 2017. The indictment noted that Chauvin “held the teenager by the throat and struck the teenager multiple times in the head with a flashlight.” Chauvin further “held his knee on the neck and the upper back of the teenager even after the teenager was lying prone, handcuffed, and unresisting, also resulting in bodily injury.” While Chauvin faces as much as 40 years in prison after his conviction on state charges, Thao, Kueng, and Lane are scheduled to stand trial in August on charges of aiding and abet-
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ting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter. Each has pleaded not guilty. “The Constitution claims to be committed to life, liberty, and justice, and we are seeing this realized in the justice George Floyd continues to receive,” Crump stated. “This comes after hundreds of years of American history in which Black Americans, unfortunately, did not receive equal justice. The constitutional violations that George suffered are clear and were also detailed by our civil litigation team last July.” Crump continued: “Further, the additional indictment of Derek Chauvin shows a pattern and practice of behavior. We are encouraged by these charges and eager to see continued justice in this historic case that will impact Black citizens and all Americans for generations to come.”
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FASHION
Nordstrom Celebrates Pride with Commitment to the Transgender Community
Eliza Christoph geo prints on cotton poplin.
Eliza Christoph Luxury, Ethical Fashion Brand Launched to Embody a Kenyan Sensibility With Color, Pattern, & Sustainability Chic, urban, sophisticated, vibrant, and inspired Eliza Christoph enters the fashion zeitgeist on a mission. Founded by Kenyan-born and NYC-based Liz Njoroge, the newly launched brand is an homage to her homeland and an upscale nod to its betterment. Poised to empower women in Kenya by creating jobs for skilled artisans and supporting their training, the brand offers more than sustainable, ethical luxury. Eliza Christoph offers principled, handcrafted clothing and accessories that wholeheartedly embrace the vibrant prints that are the spirit of Kenya. For clothing and accessories made outside of Africa, the brand donates a portion of the profits to communities where their artisans live and work. Classic in design, the pieces mix unique, vibrant prints with timeless and versatile silhouettes to create luxury staples. The first collection consists of shirt dresses, skirts and silk scarves. The dresses come in Dutch-wax-printed fabrics and uniquely designed and printed Italian cotton poplin. The skirts are made from the same
cotton poplin, and the scarves are 100% Italian silk. The double-faced Dutch wax fabric is printed in rich colors with a labor-intensive technique that applies wax resin before submerging the fabric in dye. For the cotton poplin prints, the brand created its own unique print designs inspired by historic African prints and Africa’s natural beauty. The bold prints blend the founder’s love for her home country and passion for modern and contemporary art. The Eliza Christoph silk scarves bring art and luxury together. Uniquely designed, the scarf prints are hand-painted and digitally designed to depict the magnificent Kenyan sights and experiences. The scarves are made and printed in Italy on 100% silk and finished with hand-rolled edges for a refined look. In keeping with their mission, Eliza Christoph will continue to give financial support to the African communities that inspire their collections. For more information, visit https://www.elizachristoph.com.
Nordstrom recently announced that it will provide a grant to the Trans Lifeline x FOLX Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Care Fund, to support transgender, nonbinary and gender nonconforming individuals. For anyone struggling to access hormone care, this fund will underwrite their choice of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) care through FOLX, with 75% of funds reserved for Black and Indigenous people, and people of color (BIPOC). Additionally, Trans Lifeline is the giveback partner for their BP. Be Proud brand with 10% of net sales being donated towards the peer support and crisis hotline, and microgrants providing financial resources directly to transgender people across the U.S. and Canada. Between these efforts, Nordstrom hopes to give $350,000 in support of the Transgender community. “We’ve long believed that we’re all made better by the diversity that exists both within our communities and our workforce. Our values are centered on the notion of creating a place where every customer and employee is welcome, respected, appreciated and able to be their authentic selves,” said Farrell Redwine, senior vice president of human resources, Nordstrom, Inc. “This year, we are honored to partner with Trans Lifeline to extend those values and support the transgender community in accessing resources that make their lives easier.” “Trans Lifeline is thrilled to be partnering with Nordstrom to invest in the transformational power of peer support and redistribute resources to trans people,” said Bri Barnett, director of advancement, Trans Lifeline. “This historic gift will be instrumental in helping us answer over 25,000 calls this year and it will also provide 100 people with a year of life saving medical care.” Nordstrom will also be highlighting brands founded or designed by the LGBTQ+ community. It is Nordstrom’s priority to support the community year-round by offering a dynamic assortment of products and experiences, including: The BP. Be Proud collection features a range of silhouettes for people of all gender expressions. The lead designer for this collection is queer and the company engaged different members from the LGBTQ+ community to provide insight on what they see as missing from the current apparel landscape. Sizes range from XXS – 4X and prices range from $25 - $59. MANTL, co-founded by Karamo Brown – the best-selling author, producer and Emmy-nominated host on Netflix’s Emmy-winning series Queer Eye – will be available at Nordstrom. Karamo created the skincare line for both the face and scalp after going through his own balding journey, with the mission to empower the bald and balding to live their fullest lives comfortably and confidently. Packaged in pink and conceived beyond the gender binary, Boy Smells makes loving your identity a daily ritual. Co-founders and real-life partners Matthew Herman and David Kien created Boy Smells as items they’d want to use on a daily basis and products that were fluid and essential. Leeway Home launched in March 2021 and launched on Nordstrom.com in May. Leeway Home celebrates everyone at every stage of life and offers products to fit them. Founded by partners Sam Dumas and Lyle Maltz, they’ve leaned into the way real people live and offer everything you need to set your table your way. Nordstrom is kicking off an ongoing partnership with The Phluid Project with an exclusive Pride capwww.citizennewspapergroup.com
Nordstrom will also be highlighting brands founded or designed by the LGBTQ+ community including Boy Smells created by co-founders and real-life partners Matthew Herman and David Kien.
Nordstrom recently announced that it will provide a grant to the Trans Lifeline x FOLX Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Care Fund, to support transgender, nonbinary and gender nonconforming individuals.
sule featuring gender-free accessories including hats, bags and socks starting at $12, which launched at the end of May. The Phluid Project launched in March 2018 in NYC and online as a gender free fashion brand and is known for breaking the binary. The Phluid Project joined a movement of humans committed to challenging the ethos of traditions of the past that inhibit freedom and self-expression. Year-round, Nordstrom provides grants and funding to LGBTQIA+ organizations like the Hetrick-Martin Institute, Pride Foundation God’s Love We Deliver, Human Rights Campaign and more. Nordstrom’s celebration of Pride Month and support of the LGBTQIA+ community are a part of the company’s broader efforts and commitments to diversity, inclusion and belonging (DIB). The company recently set goals to guide its DIB efforts and reports annually on its progress. To learn more about the company’s DIB strategy, goals and programs visit Nordstrom.com.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Need a vocal mic? Top tips for picking the right one BPT - Whether you’re a talented amateur or a seasoned pro, any vocalist knows it’s crucial to have a microphone that’s right for you, your singing style and your preferred genre. With so many brands and styles to choose from, selecting the best possible microphone can feel overwhelming. But using the right mic can make a huge difference to your performances, and be the key to producing a great vocal recording. With countless options available - dynamic or condenser, single application or multi-purpose, end or side-address - it’s easy to be confused about the best mic for you and your voice. Who needs a microphone? It’s not just singers who can benefit from using a good quality microphone. Whether you’re speaking to a large group, honing your skills as a voiceover artist, creating a podcast, vlogging or livestreaming, the microphone you use can enhance or detract from your audio experience - and the experience of your listeners. Finding - and sharing - your voice Many of the vocal artists you know and love today, including Jacob Collier, Amber Liu, Claudia Emmanuela and Ric Wilson, have already found their right mic match - and with a little know-how, so can you. Here are important questions to ask and tips to help you choose the best microphone.
1. Where will you be recording? It makes a big difference if you’re recording or performing at home, in a studio or a music venue. * Home studios: It’s important to understand the acoustics of the room where you’ll record, and then make adjustments as needed - like adding acoustic panels or furnishings like rugs to cut down on too much reverb. You may need to experiment to find the right solutions for the room, and you may not hear all the issues until you actually record. Visit Shure.com for tips like how to sound out the acoustics of your home studio before choosing a good quality microphone. You’ll want a
microphone that can enhance vocal clarity while screening out background noise for use at home. * Studio recording: To capture the subtler sounds and higher frequencies during a studio performance, a more sensitive condenser microphone is usually preferred. When you’re recording in a professional studio, every detail counts. When you put your all into every take, you’ll want to use microphones known for their critical fidelity, every time. You will want to invest in the best quality mic to capture pristine sound. * Live performance: When you’re performing live, look for a stage microphone specifical-
ly designed for performance. For this purpose, a dynamic microphone is better for capturing loud, bold audio - and can also cut down on some of the other sounds happening on stage. 2. What’s your vocal style? Are you known for your soft and nuanced vocal stylings, or are you all about the energy and volume? The genre and style of your vocals, as well as your vocal range and power, matter when it comes to your microphone choice. Are you singing a cappella, accompanying yourself on an instrument, singing with a jazz trio, a 4-piece or an 8-piece band? That all makes a difference, too. 3. What’s your budget and your long-term goals? Whether money is no object or you’re on a tight budget, consider how you’ll use the mic in future. Are you just starting on a fun new hobby, embarking on a side gig or fulfilling a lifelong professional dream? “Choosing the right microphone is an important first step for all musicians,” said Paul Crognale, senior manager of Musician and Consumer Audio Marketing at Shure. “We value the investment and hope to ease the worry when selecting professional audio gear. From the beginning, Shure has supported artists at every stage of their journey, providing education and guidance along the way.” Want to get started? Take the Shure Mic Match Quiz to find the right mic for you.
How video games can spark an interest in history BPT - Summer is almost here! But with the sunny days and warm weather comes another concern for parents in an already challenging year: How their school-age children will be spending their summer days. But time away from the classroom, virtual or otherwise, doesn’t mean the holidays can’t still be a time of learning, even with a hobby children already enjoy. For many, that hobby is video games. And while games have been studied for their benefits in critical thinking, problem-solving and reaction times, one advantage is often overlooked - games’ ability to spark an interest in history. “When game creators have the right intentions in mind, they can create something that is both engaging and educational for kids,” said James Hornfischer, naval historian and author. “Even if it doesn’t give them a full history lesson, getting them engaged in the action can open up their curiosity and get them to ask questions, which is important for a successful education.” Of course, selecting the right game is crucial and depends on the age of a child and the themes parents are willing to expose them to. Here are some to consider: World of Warships World of Warships is an online naval combat game set in the first half of the 20th century that lets you battle with - you guessed it - historically accurate warships.
Players can choose and customize their vessels in a port and strategize to win against the opposing team. Since its official launch in September 2015, World of Warships has added over 400 historical vessels, including the iconic warships that wrote history during World War II such as: * U.S. aircraft carrier, USS Enterprise * German battleship, Bismarck * Japanese battleship, Yamato * UK battleship, HMS Warspite Besides the ships, the game features notable historical harbors and port cities meticulously recreated to the smallest details. The game also awards players for their achievements through historical Collections, bringing the story about different time periods, technological achievements and famous commanders closer to players.
The game’s creators are dedicated to fans’ love of naval history, and regularly release educational resources including the “Naval Legends” YouTube series, which visits and explores the history of the real-world retired warships. This enables players to develop deep appreciation for the naval heritage. As a result, World of Warships organized a couple of successful charity fundraisers that saw players raising money to save USS Texas and USS Batfish ship museums from decay. On May 18, World of Warships streamed its own “Night at the Museum,” which provided tours of 15 naval museums around the globe. The full 17-hour stream that was followed live by 1.4 million history enthusiasts is now available to watch on World of Warships’ Twitch and YouTube channels.World of Warships is free to play on PC and World of Warships: Legends is available on Xbox, Xbox Series X, PS4 and PS5. Valiant Hearts: The Great War Released in 2014, Valiant Hearts: The Great War is one of the few games to tackle World War I and does so with nuance and an emotional depth uncommon to the genre. While not shying away from the horrors of war, the game focuses on the stories of those caught up in it, and what it was like trying to survive day to day. The game leans more on puzzle sequences than violent gameplay and has been likened to an interactive cartoon. It was also reportedly based on real letters
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written in the trenches in France and has been praised for its historical accuracy and attempt to give context to a period often skipped over in history books. Valiant Hearts: The Great War is available for download on iOS, Android, PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch. Assassin’s Creed Assassin’s Creed is one of the most popular gaming franchises and has released 12 main games and several more spinoffs that take place during different eras of history. There’s no getting around the fact that violence plays a major role in the gameplay, but the series is also known for having an engaging storyline and being dedicated to historical accuracy both in its characters and settings. The series’ games take place during the Crusades, the Industrial Revolution, the American Revolution and in ancient Egypt and Greece. The franchise’s developer even made Assassin’s Creed: Unity, set during the French Revolution available for free after the near-destruction of Paris’ famous Notre-Dame cathedral, as a way to raise money for restoration and also let players explore the in-game recreation of the landmark. The series of games is available to play on consoles and PC. As the weather turns warm and kids enjoy summer break, encourage them to explore video games that are not only fun to play, but provide a bit of a real history lesson!
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Classifieds REAL ESTATES AC 5-26-2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROBERT L. VAUGHN; JOHNNIE VAUGHN AKA JOHNNIE MELTON- VAUGHN; BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION THORN CREEK BASIN SANITARY DISTRICT; QUEENIE GRAY; CHRISTALLE MORRIS; CHRISTIANA VAUGHN; CRYSTAL VAUGHN; ROBERT VAUGHN JR. AKA ROBERT L. VAUGHN, JR.; THOMAS QUINN AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF ROBERT L. VAUGHN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 8220 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, June 28, 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. 32-19-104-009-0000. Commonly known as 20801 Gardner 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 Law Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. W19-0627 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3169303 ____________________________
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ACROSS 1. *Carole King: “But you’re ____ ____ away” 6. “I Thee ____” 9. Ring practice 13. Hacienda brick 14. *Billy Joel: “I love you just the way you ____” 15. What speakers do 16. Leg of lamb 17. Styling goo 18. Spooky 19. *Rod Stewart: “Oh, Maggie, I couldn’t have tried ____ ____” 21. *Stevie Wonder: “Very superstitious, writing’s on ____ ____” 23. Type of constrictor 24. Can of worms 25. *”____ Cola, what a beautiful drink” 28. Capital of Peru 30. *Carly Simon: “I had some dreams, they were ____ in my coffee” 35. Bad luck precursor 37. Swing seat, possibly 39. Macaroni shape 40. Capital on the Baltic Sea 41. Figure with vertex and rays 43. Venetian magistrate 44. Not fitting 46. Sealed with a handshake 47. Wise man 48. Annotator and commentator 50. Facts and figures 52. Bambino 53. Chinese monetary unit 55. International Labor Organization 57. *The Knack: “M M M My ____” 61. *Sister Sledge: “We are family, get up everybody ____ ____” 65. Last European colony in China 66. Pastrami’s partner 68. Sheik’s bevy 69. Movie premiere, e.g. 70. Gunk 71. Ancient assembly area 72. Used to be wild? 73. Attila, e.g. 74. Part of mortise joint DOWN 1. Long story 2. War god in Norse mythology 3. Same as fogey 4. J. Robert Oppenheimer’s project 5. Reorganize or modify 6. $7.25/hour, e.g. 7. Old fashioned ‘before’ 8. Nile’s mouth 9. Boatload 10. What paralegal and parachute have in common 11. Seed covering 12. Angler’s spool 15. Punch buggy car 20. Indian cuisine yogurt staple 22. Drunkard’s sound? 24. Enter uninvited (2 words) 25. *Bruce Springsteen: “Tramps like us, baby we were born ____ ____” 26. ____ acid 27. “And Seth.... ____ Enos”
29. *Eric Clapton: “Darling, won’t you ease my worried ____” 31. Oldsmobile founder 32. Lusitania’s destroyer 33. Grown-up pupper, in social media 34. *ABBA: “Dancing queen, young and ____, only seventeen” 36. Back of the neck 38. Dashing style 42. Spritelike 45. Test (2 words) 49. *Terry Jacks: “We had seasons in the ____” 51. One tritely familiar 54. Frustration, in print 56. Missouri River tributary 57. Old World duck 58. *Creedence Clearwater Revival: “____ you ever seen the rain?” 59. They’re hidden up a sleeve? 60. Goes with rave 61. Eon, alt. sp. 62. *Black Sabbath: “I am ____ man” 63. Infamous Roman emperor
64. J. Edgar Hoover’s man 67. *Queen: “Scaramouch, Scaramouch, will ___ do the Fandango”
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