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Legoland® New York Resort Gives Away “90 Surprises Per Week” To Celebrated The 90TH Anniversary Of The Lego® Group!

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ComEd Off-Grid Solarand Wind-Powered Streetlighting to Help Provide Safe Passage to Chicago Public School Students Streetlights will be part of solar energy curriculum at Dyett and Perspectives schools P7

House Of First Partners With The Painted House On New NFT Project “Black Is Beatiful” P8

The Illinois Farm Bureau and the Illinois Press Foundation announced recently more than $21,000 in grants to be awarded and distributed to 16 high schools throughout the state. Funds are to go towards their journalism efforts and to pay for equipment such as laptops and cameras. (PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK IMAGE)

ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU AND ILLINOIS PRESS FOUNDATION

AWARD GRANTS TO 16 HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM PROGRAMS

Illinois Farm Bureau and the Illinois Press Foundation today announce the awarding of grants to 16 high school journalism efforts throughout the state P2

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Illinois Farm Bureau and Illinois Press NewFoundation state laws taking effect Jan. 1 award to 16 high Minimum wage hike, pets in public housing grants among new changes Continued from page 1

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August Wilson House Launches Legacy Brick Campaign as It Moves into Final Stages of Construction PITTSBURGH, PRNewswire -August Wilson House (AWH), the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright’s childhood home, is opening as an arts center for the Hill District later this summer—a tribute to his legacy, and offering educational, cultural and community programming aimed at strengthening youth, neighborhood residents, and nurturing artists and scholars locally and around the world. The Hill district, essentially a city within a city, came to life when recently freed Black men and women seeking a better life quickly found homes there along with jobs in steel mills.

From the 1930s until the 1950s, the Hill District, known as the ‘crossroads of the world’, was home to a thriving Black music, art, culture, and commerce culture.

To support the opening, AWH is launching its Legacy Brick campaign, offering August Wilson fans and AWH supporters across the country the chance to purchase commemorative and memorial bricks through this special fund-raiser.

The campaign allows Wilson supporters to make his house a home – a home for community artists – by purchasing a legacy brick that will be incorporated into the house’s restoration. People who purchase legacy bricks build their own legacy by supporting ours. This is a limited-time opportunity to have your tribute included before AWH’s

August 2022 opening. Legacy bricks cost from $100 to $1,000 and will be strategically located along prominent walkways, entryways, and patios at the center.

Denise Turner, Esq., President and Acting Chief Executive, AWH describes the Legacy Brick campaign as transformational: “August Wilson is iconic and well known globally as the theater’s poet of Black America, and we are both proud and thrilled to celebrate him with this incredible arts center. While August Wilson House seeks to preserve the cultural legacy of August Wilson and all that he has done to inspire the celebration of familial history, we are paying this forward by extending the opportunity for people to honor the legacies of their own families through our Legacy Brick Campaign August Wilson left an eternal legacy, and now his supporters and fans have an opportunity to create their own.”

Russell Hornsby, a well-known American actor known for his roles and Eddie Sutton on Lincoln Heights, Luke on In Treatment, and Detective Hank Griffin on Grimm, and Lyons in the movie Fences, is one of the luminaries involved in promoting the project.

Already a site of cultural pilgrimage, AWH will feature restoration of the few rooms that the Wilson family lived in at the rear of the building; other spaces will showcase audio and digital exhibitions that help interpret

Habitat for Humanity International launches initiative to address the Black homeownership gap in the U.S. ATLANTA, PRNewswire -- Leveraging funds provided in part by MacKenzie Scott’s transformational donation, Habitat for Humanity International is launching a new initiative to address the racial homeownership gap—which now stands at nearly 30 percent, the widest it has been in more than 40 years.

Habitat’s Advancing Black Homeownership initiative deepens our commitment to increase homeownership opportunities for Black individuals and families—and address the racial and systemic bias that has stymied access to homeownership for generations—through programs that will help end the social and economic disparity many Black people and communities of color continue to face.

Habitat is initially investing more than $25 million over the next three to five years—with a goal of raising $100 million or more—to develop and launch a slate of new programs, including an equitable commercial lending strategy and property acquisition fund through Habitat Mortgage Solutions, our community development financial institution.

“These efforts are designed to help Black families build intergenerational wealth through homeownership and other strategic supports, such as developing more inclusive communities, increasing the availability of affordable homes near public transportation and jobs, and transforming concentrated areas of poverty into areas of opportunity,” said Adrienne Goolsby, senior vice president of the U.S. and Canada for Habitat for Humanity International. “Ultimately, we want to reduce the impact a century of discriminatory housing policies has had on the Black community.”

Other initiative programs include financial coaching and counseling to help Habitat affiliates address the needs of applicants along their homeownership journey; a national Black homeowner advisory group to help Habitat for Humanity International develop strategies and implement programs to help increase Black homeownership; expanded advocacy outreach through the Cost of Home campaign; and collaborative efforts with affordable housing partners.

To learn more, visit habitat.org.

Wilson’s work and the life and the community and culture in which he grew up. Other parts of the renovated center will include small artist studios and community gathering spaces. Outside, in a backyard theater, will be annual productions of Wilson’s American Century Cycle, his 10 plays that chronicle the 20th century.

AWH will be a spiritually rich cultural hub for the Hill District and larger Pittsburgh community, offering signature theatrical productions and events, art exhibitions and literary workshops, roundtable discussions and classes in the tradition of the Black Arts Movement. Ultimately, AWH will be a catalyst in the Hill’s revitalization, linking with other Hill institutions (some being restored themselves) into a network of revival. Wilson left a significant legacy in Pittsburgh, on Broadway, throughout the nation and in his two later home cities, St. Paul, MN, and Seattle, WA, where he moved in 1990; he ultimately passed there in 2005.

August Wilson House, the great artist’s childhood home, is opening as an arts center for the Hill—a tribute to his legacy, with a willing heart to nurture artists to come.

Our mission: to celebrate the literary and personal legacy of August Wilson and serve as an arts center to nurture the historic Hill District community and arts practitioners and scholars influenced by his work. August Wilson House aims first to celebrate the rich story of August Wilson’s personal memory and community history that shaped his transforming art, and second to extend his legacy.

August Wilson House Website: https://augustwilsonhouse.org.

HAVAS CHICAGO HIGHLIGHTS THE CAREER JOURNEYS OF BLACK CREATIVES IN “JUST LIKE ME” DOCUMENTARY CHICAGO, PRNewswire -- According to the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), only 7.4% of entry-level marketers are Black, and Havas wants to change that.

In a new documentary called “Just Like Me,” created and directed by Havas Chicago senior art director TTK Harris, the agency aims to spotlight the contributions Black creatives make to culture, expose the challenges many face simply because of the color of their skin and reinforce the importance of representation in advertising and design.

“Just Like Me” shares stories of triumph and inspiration from eight visionary black creatives who, against all odds, made it to the top of their game and are now throwing a line back to the next generation.

“Sometimes it feels like you’re the only one discovering and carving out your path, without men and women who look like you, act like you, and are experiencing life like you,” noted Harris, who is also a respected painter and graphic designer. “Hearing the success stories of Black creatives in the industry is rare. So, now’s the time. “Just Like Me” gives a voice to Black creatives who changed the game from behind the

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curtain. It stands as a guide for the creatives of tomorrow.”

“Just Like Me” is just one of the steps the agency is taking to build a more diverse, inclusive, and just Havas. In 2020, Havas announced Commit to Change, a seven-point plan—recognized as being one of the most accountable in the industry—outlining initiatives specific to the agency’s BIPOC employees and how the business operates.

“Building DE&I into your company isn’t about reaching a specified destination—it’s an ever-evolving journey—and though we have a way to go, I’m proud of the progress we’re making,” said Myra Nussbaum, president, and chief creative officer of Havas Chicago.

“While striving towards equity, it’s important that we acknowledge and respect the contributions Black creators make to culture.

I’m proud that we can shine a light on just a few of those contributions and open the door for other Black creators to consider channeling their creativity and influence into advertising.”

Learn more at our website: www.chi. havas.com.

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LEGOLAND® NEW YORK RESORT GIVES AWAY “90 SURPRISES PER WEEK” TO CELEBRATE THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LEGO® GROUP! LEGOLAND® New York Resort celebrates the 90th anniversary of LEGO® with a 20-foot-tall LEGO® birthday cake, 90 surprise giveaways per week, and much more!

This summer, LEGOLAND New York also celebrates its first birthday with a series of new experiences, including the first-ever July 4th Red, White & BOOM! celebration, new entertainment shows, and new LEGO models The LEGO Group is inviting guests at select LEGOLAND Parks across the globe to “Play YOUR Way” for the 90th anniversary with which encourages kids to get hands-on with new in-Park touchpoints that help them display their creativity and imagination GOSHEN, N.Y., PRNewswire -- SURPRISE! LEGOLAND® New York Resort kicked off a summer of epic celebrations for the 90th anniversary of the LEGO® Group. Awesome surprises include the arrival of a massive 20-foot-tall LEGO® cake, and exciting prize giveaways four days per week over the next two months. Families will have the opportunity to get the gift of building memories, with 90 surprise gifts per week ranging from LEGO Minifigures, to food, beverage and retail discounts, to VIP experiences, to a free, all-inclusive stay at LEGOLAND® Hotel!

“For 90 years, the LEGO Group has inspired creativity and joy among children, and as a theme park, LEGO play is in our DNA,” said LEGOLAND New York Resort Divisional Director Stephanie Johnson. “This summer, for our first full season, we decided to take the celebrations up a notch with even more surprises and giveaways to pull out all the stops for the first full season of LEGOLAND New York Resort!”

The gigantic LEGO cake constructed of more than 180,000 LEGO elements will be on display for photo ops throughout the summer. For ten weeks, all children who visit LEGOLAND New York from Thursdays through Sundays will receive a limited-edition lanyard upon entry to the Park. Each week, 90 random kids will find a card inside the lanyard with a special surprise. Prizes include: Popcorn and candy buckets Minifigure prizes LEGO sets valued at more than $200 Free Park tickets

Annual Passes VIP experiences And, for a lucky few guests, all-inclusive VIP LEGOLAND Hotel stays.

Beyond the birthday festivities, families can also enjoy a series of new bricktastic adventures this summer, including LEGOLAND New York’s first-ever July 4th Red, White & BOOM! celebration, new entertainment shows, new characters, and new LEGO models. The fun continues with select LEGOLAND Parks launching a new “Play YOUR Way” campaign across the globe in honor of the 90th anniversary. “Play YOUR Way” introduces children to five different play types (designer, maker, explorer, storyteller, or dreamer) and encourages them to get hands-on with various in-Park touchpoints such as playful quizzes so they can discover their play type.

There will even be “Master Players” that have mastered all five play types journeying throughout the Parks in magical costumes to surprise guests.

LEGOLAND New York Resort takes kids on a journey through seven LEGO® themed lands, including Brick Street, Bricktopia, LEGO® NINJAGO® World, LEGO Castle, LEGO City, MINILAND and LEGO Pirates.

Built for families with children ages two through 12, can’t-miss highlights of a LEGOLAND New York vacation include transforming into a Minifigure on the world premiere LEGO Factory Adventure ride, chasing the red wizard out of the castle on the signature Dragon coaster, and mastering the power of the elements with Master Wu on LEGO® NINJAGO® The Ride.

For the ultimate multi-day LEGO vacation experience, guests can book a Vacation Package at LEGOLAND® Hotel, just steps from the Park entrance.

LEGOLAND New York’s full 2022 operating calendar can be found here. For more information about LEGOLAND New York Resort, visit our website or follow us on Facebook. To book a Vacation Package at LEGOLAND Hotel, visit our Vacation Packages page. Guests can also purchase single-day tickets (starting at $67.99 for adults) or annual passes ($149 per person) with or without a hotel stay.

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LE-CANNET-DESMAURES, Provence, France, PRNewswire -- Provence Rosé Group has announced a contest to win a trip of a lifetime in Provence.

The winner will enjoy luxurious accommodations for two people for four days and three nights including breakfast, receive a flight credit of $1,000, along with: Dinner at Michelin Star Restaurant - Jardin de Berne at Château de Berne, Dinner at Ultimate Provence, Dinner at Château St Roux, and enjoy VIP wine tours at the three Estates.

Guests can enter to win by following both @chateaudeberne and @ ultimate_provence on Instagram and go on the contest form link https://provencerose.com/pages/ winatriptoprovence and simply fill it out. The winner will be announced by on the Estate Instagram pages on September 5, 2022.

“We look forward to welcoming the winners to our exquisite estates so they can experience first-hand the wonderful lifestyle that Provence has to offer” says Bob Gaudreau, CEO of Provence Rosé Group. Château de Berne is nestled in the rolling hills of Provence, in the South of France, one hour from Saint-Tropez between the villages of Lorgues and Flayosc. A remote winding road leads to the exquisite estate in its stunning, pristine natural environment. The five-star Relais & Château de Berne estate includes a hotel and private villa accommodations, as well as a Michelin-starred restaurant “Le Jardin de Berne” which features an eco-conscious approach to fine dining and in 2021 received the new Michelin Green Star distinction, awarded for exemplary sustainable restaurant practices. Completed by the spa, cooking school and various leisure activities, Château de Berne offers food and wine lovers, athletes, adventurers, and those simply looking for quiet contemplation, the promise of an unforgettable experience.

In order to participate, people need to follow Instagram accounts @chateaudeberne and @ultimate_ provence and complete the form: https://provencerose.com/pages/ winatriptoprovence.

About Provence Rose’ Group – The company, based in White Plains, N.Y. is the exclusive importer for all the rose’ wines from MDCV Estates including Chateau de Berne, Ultimate Provence, Chateau Saint Roux and Chateau des Bertrands. The wines are currently distributed nationally and available in most fine wine stores and on www.wine.com. People can keep up with the latest news on https:// provencerose.com/

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Kua Designs Pops-Up Across America ACCRA, Ghana, PRNewswire -- Kua Designs will host a pop-up tour across the United States in five major cities including Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington, D.C., bringing their culture meets cosmopolitan handbags and jewelry from the vibrant African city of Accra, Ghana this summer.

Kua Designs is the brainchild of Creative Director Ruby Buah, formerly a Financial Analyst for Coca-Cola in Atlanta, Georgia, who began seeking a creative outlet and started exploring different forms of art in her spare time. She explored jewelry-making, and within three years it went from being a hobby to a part-time jewelry making business.

Ruby made the leap and moved to New York, earning a degree in Jewelry Design at the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology.

To no surprise, she built on her jewelry line by adding an equally exciting handbag line. A few years later she returned to the city of Accra to open and operate her own chic boutique and start a family. Kua Designs is named fondly after Ruby’s mother and represents the acronym “Keeping Us Authentic.”

“I am excited to take Kua on the road in the US this summer! I can’t wait to engage with the amazing people who have patronized my brand for years and I look forward Kua Designs/PRNewsFoto to meeting new ones. It is my pleasure to share a bit of my culture with you through my designs” Ruby Buah adds about bringing her Atlanta limited collection to the U.S. Saturday, June 25th | 2 PM - 5 PM Kua Designs will present a limited collection The Bakery CoWork, 1500 Southland Circle NW, featuring beaded jewelry, handbags, clothing, and other Suite H, Atlanta GA, 30318 coveted products for women during their shopping Los Angeles pop-up tour. Most anticipated are the unique clutch Saturday, July 9th | 2 PM - 5 PM bags that were born out of the joy of being able to The Dollhouse Boutique, 315 E 8th Street, Los Angere-purpose and create something beautiful out of every- les, CA 90014 day African print fabrics. For years these fabrics were Washington, D.C. principally used to make traditional clothing worn by Saturday, July 23rd | 1 PM - 4 PM Ghanaian mothers and grandmothers. Ruby also looks Ipade, 1700 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 400, forward to showcasing and selling her jewelry collecWashington, D.C., 20009 tion created to support her philanthropic division Kua New York City Cares, an initiative that trains and employs visually Surprise Announcement impaired women in jewelry-making.

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LĀ SOL Collective Launches a Bold New CLEAR Zinc Sunscreen NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., PRNewswire -- Are you worried about toxic chemicals in the sunscreen you use for your yourself and your family? Did you know that sunscreens can be harmful to your health and also to the environment?

Two moms from Orange County, CA are looking to change all that with a product they’ve designed that is clearly a step above other mineral-based sunscreens. LĀ SOL Collective is now accepting orders.

“It took me two years to find the right lab and formula that had all the attributes: made in the USA, non-toxic, clean ingredients, non-greasy, minimal white cast, all while also being paraben-free, gluten-free, fragrance-free, and cruelty-free,” said Staci Barrett, co-founder of LĀ SOL. “For too long, I’ve worried about the sunscreen available to my family – and became very frustrated when my kids refused to use traditional mineral-based sunscreens that left a heavy white cast.”

So, why mineral sunscreen?

Simple. It’s better for you! Unlike toxic chemical sunscreens, which absorb into your skin and then absorb the sun’s rays, mineral sunscreens sit on the surface of your skin, deflecting the sun’s rays like a shield. Also, did you know… 14 tons of sunscreen ends up in the ocean each year? Mineral-based sunscreen excludes toxic chemicals like Oxybenzone, which has been LĀ SOL Collective known to absorb into coral reefs causing bleaching and harming marine life. Various US states and foreign countries have, or are considering, banning sunscreens with harsh chemicals. LĀ SOL sunscreen protects your skin from the sun’s harmful rays in a healthy way for you AND the environment.

Why LĀ SOL? The main drawback of zinc sunscreens has always been in the application and texture of the product – typical mineral-zinc sunscreens leave a heavy white cast on your skin. LĀ SOL CLEAR sunscreen works for all skin tones, gives your body the protection it needs, plus goes on like a smooth cream, leaving your skin feeling natural, not greasy.

LĀ SOL Collective is committed to clean, good-for-you ingredients – that are equally good for the environment… it’s a win-win.

“My boys would run away from me when I pulled out the sunscreen before their soccer games,” said Angela Dunning, co-founder of LĀ SOL. “No one wants to have a sticky, white film that drips down their faces during sports games and other activities. I needed a sunscreen that they would put on themselves without parental supervision.”

For additional information and full ingredient list, visit our website: www.lasolcollective.com.

H&M ANNOUNCES TRACEE ELLIS ROSS AS AMBASSADOR FOR ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH BUY FROM A BLACK WOMAN NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- Now in their second year of partnership, H&M USA and Buy From A Black Woman (BFABW) have announced Actress, Producer and CEO Tracee Ellis Ross as the non-profit’s new ambassador for 2022. Having launched her own hair care company, PATTERN, in 2018, Ross will amplify the non-profit’s mission of helping other Black Woman owned businesses flourish through a community of support and resources.

On Friday, June 10, Ross and BFABW Founder Nikki Porcher sat down together at H&M’s Los Angeles showroom to have a candid discussion about the challenges and successes Black Woman encounter as business owners. Joined by members of the Buy From a Black Woman (BFABW) community and surrounded by a display of products from member businesses, Ross

and Porcher delved into topics such as starting your own business, strengthening a network of Black women business owners, and how Black women are often called to create their own path to fill a need that is often unrecognized by corporations. Ross, herself a talented multihyphenate with years of experience in entertainment and business, gave words of wisdom and advice to young Black women seeking to achieve their own goals in a world where they may not always be seen.

“I am proud to help support Buy From a Black Woman and the incredible network of business owners they’ve brought together,” says Ross. “Black women and their contributions are often overlooked, which is why it’s crucial for us to come together to build, strengthen and create our own opportunities for success.”

Buy From a Black Woman is a non-profit organi-

zation founded in 2016 by Nikki Porcher that connects hundreds of Black Woman-owned businesses across the United States and provides a community of support with the goal of helping their businesses flourish. Throughout 2021, H&M sponsored events like the Buy From A Black Woman Inspire Tour and the BFABW Holiday Market which ran November through December 2021 at H&M’s Times Square location. These events, which saw products from over 50 Black Woman owned businesses sold at H&M locations across the country, exposed new customers to these Buy From a Black Woman member businesses and business owners.

“It’s hard to describe in words what it means to have Tracee Ellis Ross as an ambassador for Buy From A Black Woman. This year we are celebrating and showing the world that Black Women are living examples.

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MCA CHICAGO ANNOUNCES NEW EXHIBITION FEATURING CHICAGO-BASED ARTIST GREGORY BAE CHICAGO – The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is thrilled to announce the opening of Chicago Works: Gregory Bae. The exhibition will be on view from Tuesday, June 28, through Sunday, Jan. 29, in the Sternberg and Rabin galleries on the museum’s third floor. A public opening reception will take place at the museum from 1 to 3 p.m . Saturday, July 9. The exhibition is organized by Nolan Jimbo, Marjorie Susman Curatorial Fellow.

Bae’s kinetic sculptures, drawings, and videos undertake the romantic yet futile project of pausing time, imagining the possibility of resisting the forces of aging, decay, and separation. Throughout the exhibition, everyday objects loop, stutter, or fail: a tire spins atop a treadmill, clocks tick in place, and acrylic frames preserve torn sheets of paper. Meticulously rendered landscapes also appear within Bae’s work, which attempts to overcome distances both physical and cultural. In particular, translation and travel between the United States and South Korea are recurrent themes throughout the show.

“Chicago Works: Gregory Bae gathers a focused selection of Bae’s work, which melds the language of conceptual art with urgent discussions related to race and the limits of representation. While the artist’s work speaks in the broadest terms of time and space, it subtly alludes to his personal experience as a first-generation Korean American, moving seamlessly between the universal and the culturally specific,” says Nolan Jimbo, Marjorie Susman Curatorial Fellow.

The first solo museum presentation of Bae’s work, the show is part of the MCA’s Chicago Works exhibition series, which spotlights Chicago-based artists who are shaping the local contemporary art scene.

Information about MCA exhibitions, programs, and special events is available on the MCA website at mcachicago.org or by phone at 312.280.2660.

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ComEd Off-Grid Solar- and Wind-Powered Streetlighting to Help Provide Safe Passage to Chicago Public School Students Streetlights will be part of solar energy curriculum at Dyett and Perspectives schools To help enhance public safety on “It has been gratifying to support this project. just outside the schools. school campuses, ComEd is working “It has been gratifying to support Public safety around Dyett High School will with Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to this project. Public safety around Dyett install renewable, off-grid streetlighting be improved by this project while providing a High School will be improved by this at two schools on Chicago’s South Side. template for how we should use opportunities project while providing a template for Off-grid streetlights feature miniature how we should use opportunities to to increase environmental sustainability of our increase environmental sustainability of power plants – called Remote Power Units or RPUs – that are not connected our local communities,” said Chicago local communities.” to the electric grid but draw energy from Fourth Ward Alderman Sophia King. wind turbines, solar panels and battery “This public/private partnership also in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and storage. provides an opportunity to enhance exposure of Math).

Installation work began this week on five STEM-based learning opportunities to our local “In the spirit of our Community of the Future, streetlights at Walter H. Dyett High School for the students.

In essence, the project is lighting the way this project is a true collaboration with ComEd, Arts in the Washington Park neighborhood, and to future career opportunities for our children and CPS and members of the communities that ComEd two streetlights at Perspectives Academy Project in providing sustainable infrastructure for our local is privileged to serve,” said Michelle Blaise, senior the Bronzeville neighborhood. community.” vice president of technical services, ComEd. “Our The streetlights, manufactured by ARIS In 2019, ComEd partnered with CPS to pilot goal is to leverage the strengths of these partRenewable Energy, feature auxiliary power sourcsolar, wind and battery-powered lighting units at nerships to bolster sustainability, resiliency and es that combine wind and solar energy, battery Beethoven Elementary School and Dunbar Vocational High School as part of its Bronzeville Comstorage and a self-powered internet connection that connectedness in our neighborhoods.”

ComEd will work with the administrations at munity of the Future. Similar to the streetlights enables them to be operated and monitored remoteDyett and Perspectives schools to develop a STEM being installed at Dyett and Perspectives, these ly. Because the streetlights use more reliable and curriculum based on the technology and operations lighting units influence and inform STEM cursustainable power, they help provide safe passage of the streetlights. This will help teachers engage ricula at both schools, keep students and families to students and local residents. The streetlights students on the subject of solar energy generasafer, and contribute to the neighborhood’s reneware part of ComEd’s Bronzeville Community of tion and demonstrate how off-grid solar and wind able energy goals. In April, ComEd announced the Future, which uses smart grid technology to the launch a second Community of the Future in address the community needs of Bronzeville, while energy and battery systems can be used to power streetlights – with real-world examples accessible Rockford. developing interests and skills among students

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HOUSE OF FIRST PARTNERS WITH THE PAINTED HOUSE ON NEW NFT PROJECT “BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL” NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- The NFT launchpad platform, House of First, has announced a new partnership with The Painted House, co-founded by Ja Rule (Rapper, Actor & Entrepreneur) and business partner Herb Rice. The platform was launched alongside an impressive group of Founding Collaborators with the mission of supporting and uplifting artists and creators of color, while encouraging dialogue and empowerment across the Web3 community at large.

This unique partnership, which was announced during the Social Innovation Summit in Washington, DC this week, will be releasing its debut collection of 1000, one-of-one collectible NFTs entitled, Black is Beautiful. Showcasing the incredible work of illustrator Nick Davis, Black is Beautiful is a stunning depiction of the raw emotions of Black Americans navigating both the joys and struggles of everyday life in America. Collectors will benefit from one-of-a-kind art, community, education, access, events, and special experiences.

Founding Collaborators behind the project include; Ja Rule (Rapper, Actor & Entrepreneur), Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat Center, NBA All-Star, and Philanthropist); Ashanti (Grammy Award Winning Singer / Songwriter); Baron Davis (Two-time NBA All-Star, Serial-Entrepreneur, and Investor); Shira Lazar (Emmy Nominated Host, Actress, Writer & Blogger); Macy Gray (Grammy Award Winning

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Singer / Songwriter); Manouschka Gurrier (Celebrity Chef); Nely Galan (Latina Media Dynamo, Best-Selling Author & Women’s Empowerment Advocate) and more.

Former Super Bowl Champion Invests in at Home Connected Fitness Brand, Jaxjox SEATTLE, PRNewswire -- JAXJOX, “JAXJOX’s connected workouts proa leader in connected fitness technology, vide everything I love about weight training, announced former NFL tight-end and Super with the added bonus of smart technology Bowl Champion, Vernon Davis as an investor that measures my performance in real-time,” and brand partner. said Davis. “The Davis, a 14-year progress tracking NFL veteran turned provides insights entrepreneur, was into my strength one of the first users progression and of JAXJOX’s conpower exertion. nected home gym, I look forward to InteractiveStudio, assisting JAXJOX and found that the in establishing digital free weight a pivotal role in equipment and AI personalized fitness technology provide programming and the most versatile optimization.” training experience.

Davis’s addi“I am investing tion to the JAXJOX my talents and reteam comes on the sources in JAXJOX heels of its partnerVernon Davis works out with JAXJOX. PRNewsFoto. because I believe ship announcement free-weight training is one of the most with four-time Olympic gold medal winner versatile and effective ways to work out,” Michael Duane Johnson, who accepted a role said Davis. “JAXJOX reimagined traditional on its advisory board last month. weights to maximize at-home workouts.”

“JAXJOX saw a 130% increase in sales JAXJOX InteractiveStudio is an all-inlast year and continues to see growth this one smart home gym that incorporates 142 year. The addition of Vernon Davis further lbs of connected free-weight equipment, strengthens our expansion plans,” said AI-enabled performance tracking, and Stephen Owusu, JAXJOX CEO. “We are interactive live and on-demand coaching to honored to have him join our team and look facilitate personalized workouts. Davis will forward to his support in raising our visibility partner with the JAXJOX team to create while helping us bring the best connected exclusive workouts, participate in live Q&As, fitness experience to homes.” and share his fitness journey alongside the For more information visit JAXJOX. JAXJOX community. com.

“Black is Beautiful is more than just collectible art, each NFT tells its own story. We’re excited to launch this strategic partnership with House of First to shine a spotlight on Nick’s incredible work and help more creators and collectors of color enter the space,” shared Co-Founder, Ja Rule.

With a mission of expanding representation, the collection will also be partnering with select HBCUs to further help communities of color with access, education, and insights to empower the next generation of creators and collectors.

Black is Beautiful will be minting in June 2022 and is open to collaborating with new partners and collectors. For more information on the collection, and to join the mint list, visit: https://houseoffirst. com/collections/blackisbeautiful.

House of First is home to the new, novel, and noteworthy in the world of NFTs. The ultimate partner to collectors and creators, it serves as a connection between art, blockchain, and culture. Whether it’s an artist’s debut NFT collection, or an established creator’s next brilliant masterpiece, House of First is a platform for cultivating and uplifting compelling art and extraordinary talent. The platform provides collections with exclusive, early access to remarkable art, unique metaverse experiences, strategic collaborations, real-world meetups, and an inclusive and vibrant global community.

The Second City announces new comedy series, ‘The Tam and Kevin Show’ CHICAGO, PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE -The Second City is proud to announce the world premiere of “The Tam and Kevin Show,” its first original web series, debuted on The Second City YouTube channel on Monday, June 13. Click here to view the trailer and series.

Kevin Douglas Between navigating Karens, trying to raise socially pragmatic kids and Black Lives Mattering, Tamberla Perry and Kevin Douglas have too much on their plates.

It is a wonder these two artists get anything done. In four short, funny, sketch episodes, audiences will experience an endearing series that Tamberla Perry lampoons marriage, parenthood, Hollywood and the absurd situations for which this real-life married couple finds themselves.

“Tam and Kevin are two of the most hilarious comedic actors I know,” said David Schwimmer, who worked with them as a director at Lookingglass Theatre Chicago.

“Their timing is incredible, as is their chemistry – which is a good thing, since they happen to be married. Watch and learn.”

Leaders at The Second City asked Tam and Kevin to produce the series after first seeing the couple’s homemade productions on their own YouTube Channel. For years,

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they would release sketches between acting jobs and having babies, to entertain themselves and hopefully build a following.

When they got the call from Second City, the two graciously accepted the challenge.

The new series touches on topics ranging from race to family life to breastfeeding and stuff you probably shouldn’t write in a press release. Just click here to watch the trailer, and you’ll see what we mean. The show premiered globally at YouTube.com/SecondCityNetwork Monday, June 13.

Instagram: @tamandkevinshow, @tamberlaperry, @ hereiskevindouglas Tamberla Perry and Kevin Douglas are a married sketch comedy duo based in Los Angeles California. It was a Second City Chicago show that brought the two together.

Tam and Kevin have two beautiful daughters Charlie Pearl and Frankie Jean.

The Second City opened its doors in 1959 as a small comedy cabaret and has since grown to become the world’s most influential name in improvisation and comedy. The Second City’s stages, Touring Companies, and Training Centers across North America have proudly been the launch pad and artistic home for many of the funniest performers, writers, directors, and comedic minds on the planet.

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Walmart Presents Inaugural Spark Awards to Highlight Black Excellence Recipients Celebrated for Bringing Inclusion and Opportunity to the Black Community This year, Walmart is celebrating the Juneteenth holiday by honoring Black Excellence through the recognition of leaders in the Chicagoland area who work to bring inclusion and opportunity to the Black community. For the inaugural recipients, Walmart is recognizing four outstanding African Americans for excellence in their respective fields and contributions to their communities. This year’s recipients are Jason Coleman, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Project SYNCERE, Patrice Gibson, Director of the Walmart Community Academy, Chicago, Roderick Hawkins, Associate Dean of External Affairs at Northwestern University, and Dara Munson, President, and CEO of Family Focus. Walmart proudly honors their dedication because living better begins with supporting equity and opportunity in the communities where we work and live.

The 2022 Spark Award recipients: Jason Coleman, Director of Project SYNCERE - Launched the educational non-profit as a pathway for minority students to pursue studies in STEM fields.

Since its launch in 2008, Project SYNCERE has served over 22,000 Chicago area students, increasing their interest in STEM and engineering.

Patrice Gibson, Director of the Walmart Community Academy, Chicago – Beginning as an overnight stocking associate, Patrice has held countless leadership roles in her 13 year career with Walmart, both in stores and in the community. As director of the first ever Walmart Community Academy, Patrice oversees programs that offer community members a wide range of educational opportunities from resume workshops to HVAC training and certification, and much more, The Community Academy provides easy access to classes or online learning at little to no cost for community members.

Roderick Hawkins, Northwestern University - Roderick spent much of his career expanding civil liberties for marginalized communities. In 2017, on behalf of the Chicago mayor’s office, he partnered with the Department of Public Health to convene a panel of African-American and Latino LGBTQ advocates to advance issues from health to public safety.

Dara Munson, President and CEO of Family Focus - Leads the Chicago non-profit in their mission to achieve upward economic mobility for families in Chicago. Family Focus has created innovative programs and services, grounded in their focus on anti-racism and equity.

“We are honored to highlight the efforts of these four outstanding leaders and their impact in making a more inclusive and

equitable community.,” adds John Bisio, Walmart Senior Director of Community Relations. “The recipients of our inaugural Spark Award provide great examples of leaders in Chicago that should inspire each of us to find meaningful ways to make a difference.”

About Walmart in Illinois Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better – anytime and anywhere – in retail

stores, online and through their mobile devices. Walmart helps people around the world save money and live better – anytime and anywhere – in retail stores, online and through their mobile devices. In Illinois we serve customers at 184 retail units and online through Walmart.com.

We are proud to employ 58,139 associates in Illinois. Walmart supports local businesses, spending $62.5 billion with

Illinois suppliers in fiscal year 2021 and supporting 567,000 supplier jobs. Walmart continues to be a leader in employment opportunity, sustainability, and corporate philanthropy.

In fiscal year 2021, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation contributed more than $30.6 million in cash and in-kind donations to local nonprofits in Illinois. Learn more at corporate.walmart.com

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Spicy Alaska Sablefish in Lettuce Cups

Recipe courtesy of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 4 (2 lettuce cups each) 1/4 cup yellow or white miso 1 tablespoon Korean chili paste 1 tablespoon honey 1 pound Alaska sablefish (black cod), cut into 2-ounce portions nonstick cooking spray 1 small avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped 1-1 1/4 cups cooked sushi rice or quinoa 1/2 cup chopped English cucumber 1/4 cup thinly sliced halved radish 1/2 cup pickled ginger, chopped 1/2 cup bottled Asian-style salad dressing with wasabi and ginger 8 medium-large butter lettuce leaves 1/2 cup cilantro leaves

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Serve wild, sustainably produced seafood (Family Features) Cooking delicious family meals is surely the focus of many home chefs, from quick dishes on busy weeknights to homestyle favorites on the weekend. Equally important, however, is dishing up foods and ingredients you can feel good about serving to your loved ones.

The next time seafood is on the menu, consider the source of your main course. Available fresh, frozen, smoked and canned year-round and nationwide, seafood from Alaska is sustainably harvested, and you can trust it comes from a responsibly managed fishery. Utilizing a science-based approach, the state sustains the long-term vitality of species and their natural habitats, as well as the fishing communities that rely on them.

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Blackened Alaska Cod Tacos Recipe courtesy of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute and Sari Diskin Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 2-3 2 cups slaw mix 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon hot sauce, plus addi-

what science tells them the ecosystem can support, so that fish stocks, communities and the marine environment can thrive for generations to come.

Wild, sustainable and harvested in the USA, Alaska seafood is full of flavor and high-quality protein, vitamins, minerals and oils essential to good health, including omega-3s and vitamin D. You can feel good serving your loved ones these Blackened Alaska Cod Tacos as a classic way to spice up your dinner table, or give a sweet heat kick to Spicy Alaska Sablefish in Lettuce Cups with Korean chili paste, miso and honey.

Visit alaskaseafood.org to find more information and family-friendly recipes.

tional for serving 1 lime, divided salt, to taste pepper, to taste nonstick cooking spray 1/2 pound Alaska cod olive oil blackening seasoning, to taste, plus additional, divided sea salt, to taste 4 small flour tortillas 1 avocado, sliced

Preheat oven to 400 F. In bowl, mix slaw with mayonnaise, hot sauce, juice from 1/2 lime and salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.

Line baking dish with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Place Alaska cod on top and coat lightly with olive oil.

Generously season with blackening seasoning and sea salt, to taste.

Bake 5 minutes, set oven to broil and broil 3-5 minutes. When fish

Preheat oven to 450 F. Blend miso, chili paste and honey; spread onto Alaska sablefish portions. Place portions on nonstick cooking spray-coated, foil-lined baking sheet. Roast 5-7 minutes, or until fish is opaque throughout and deep golden brown; cool slightly.

In mixing bowl, combine avocado, rice or quinoa, cucumber, radishes and ginger; pour in dressing. Toss to coat.

To serve, place about 1/3 cup vegetable-rice mixture in each lettuce leaf. Top with one sablefish portion. Sprinkle each lettuce cup with 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves.

is done (when it flakes easily with fork and is opaque throughout), remove from oven and break into small chunks with fork.

In flour tortillas, add avocado and slaw. Top with chunks of cod and drizzle with additional hot sauce, squeeze of lime juice from remaining 1/2 lime and additional blackening seasoning.

Photo courtesy of Sari Diskin (Blackened Alaska Cod Tacos)

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At the same time, you can also use tech to your advantage to store emergency contacts and access safety apps. Using geo-tracking technology through the free SABRE Personal Safety App, SABRE’s SMART Pepper Spray connects with a smartphone and sends help alerts to assigned emergency contacts.

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For a smaller pepper spray option that is about the size of a lipstick and can be easily carried for on-the-go safety, try Mighty Discreet. Its twist top prevents accidental discharge and the snap clip provides immediate accessibility.

Going out for the night? Keep an eye on your beverage and don’t accept drinks from strangers. Be sure to watch out for your travel companions too. If they’ve had more than their limit, don’t let them leave alone or with strangers.

At the Hotel Don’t take chances. Lock the doors at your hotel and secure important belongings in the safe. For extra protection, you can take home security on the road with the SABRE Door Stop Alarm, a portable, wireless alarm that doesn’t require installation and can be heard up to 1,000 feet away, alerting neighbors and helping frighten intruders. Its wedge shape blocks inward opening doors.

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part of the equation. Knowing how to use them safely is just as important,” says Nance. “You’ll want to create a clear safety plan. If you’ll be carrying pepper spray, consider practicing first. Practice water canisters are available and a good idea for firsttime users.”

Products from SABRE are available nationwide at Walmart, Target, Amazon, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Lowe’s, Menards, Academy, and Bass Pro Shops, among other national retailers. While it’s legal to carry these safety products in all 50 states, check local laws where you’ll be traveling. For more information and safety tips, visit www.sabrered.com.

With smart safety strategies and tools, you can make summer travel just what it should be -- a time to explore, relax and have fun.

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David Nance, founder of SABRE Personal Safety Academy and CEO of SABRE, the number one personal safety brand of consumers and law enforcement worldwide, provides travel protection tips for different scenarios.

Driving The National Safety Council says traffic death rates are three times

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“If you can’t avoid night driving, have at least one passenger stay awake to talk to the driver,” says Nance.

You can also make car travel safer with the SABRE Safe Escape 3-In-1 Pepper Gel With Seat Belt Cutter and Window Breaker with Snap Clip. The built-in belt cutter helps free yourself in an emergency, while the steel window breaker could come in handy if vehicle doors are jammed or electric windows fail to operate. Another good choice for driving is the 2-in-1 Flashlight With Pepper Spray,

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