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AN EXTRAORDINARY TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR Spotlight On CALVIN JORDAN

They often refer to him as humble, meek, wise, energetic, and firm.

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New state laws taking effectSUPERVISOR Jan. 1 AN EXTRAORDINARY TOWNSHIP Continued from pagewage 1 Spotlight CALVIN JORDAN Minimum hike, pets in publicOn housing among new changes Continued from page 1

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tenants to keep pets is the result ment of Rich Township to a level constitutional officers of Rich self into every aspect of senior line that separates Cairo, Illinois of Senate Bill 154, byinSen. Linda Township. With this blended of excellence government programs and services provided and Charlston, Missouri. He Holmes, D-Aurora, and Rep. StephBY PETER HANCOCK has traveled countless miles services with a motto of putting diverse group of intelligent and by the Township. He has draanie Kifowit,first.

D-Oswego. provides Capitol News Illinois supporting his fellow Township experienced leaders, Jordan has matically increased the numpeople UnderIthis tenure They often refer to him as thatRich tenants of multifamily housing Supervisors in their collective been able to pass significant Township has increased its ber of programs and services phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com humble, meek, wise, energetic, units that are acquired, built or renquest to distribute much needed capacity in the delivery of much pieces of legislation and projects versus all of his predecessors, and firm.

However, we coined SPRINGFIELD – Minimum services to their respective conthat has enhance general serneeded services to people who has increased senior outing ovated with money from the Illinois him as a remarkable public wage workers in Illinois will see a have faced daunting challenges. and trips, has substantially vices, increased service delivery, stituents.

In fact, he has been Affordable Housing Trust Fund servant with a tremendous boost infor their hourly In payan to $12 During Supervisor Jordan’s has reached milestones in fiscal improved outreach and commu- elected amongst his peers as up to two cats or one dog heart people. era per wheremay keep tenure, Township Food management and transparency nication to seniors, and hired a the regional (Cook County) Vice hour starting Jan. 1, Supervisors while tenants some Township weighing lessThe thanRich 50 pounds.

Pantry has increased it food in government.

President of the Townships of respectable number of seniors in affordable housing will be have abused theirunits government It applies to residents of housing distribution volume by 40%.

Calvin Jordan has stood Illinois. This is due to his relentto the township payroll.

He has allowed to keep pets. role, have been the subject of units that are designated as affordRecently ABC7 Chicago pubfirm in his promise to the voters involved his beautiful mother less support and strong advocaThose are just some of the more numerous negative news storiesable housing for low- and very-lowlished a story shinning a light on of Rich Township to be firm and (a Rich Township resident) in cy of Township Government. and have defied thetake willeffect of their than 300 new laws that in income families. Thelines bill passed fiscally responsible as a steward every facet of services provided the enormous that surRecently Jordan was given constituents; the new year. Rich Township both chambers its final form on offices over the Township finances. by the Township. There is no the prestigious Trailblazer round the in Rich Township Supervisor Jordan has been the The minimum wage increase is May 30 and due Gov. JB The Rich Township Board has better personal relationship to Award from the Rainbow PUSH weekly to Pritzker Jordansigned creating face of the integrity, actually result of competence a 2019 law that it into been extremely supportive of seniors than the bond created Organization previously led by a greater emphasis on the issue law Aug. 6. in governing, and has shown phases in a state minimum wage to

by Supervisor Jordan.

Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. of hunger that has had an effect this mandate, Jordan and the Other new laws include: his tremendous outreach in $15 an hour by 2025. This year, it Township Board has done much There are countless posiWhile his awards and honors on every walk of life within Rich Vehicle taxes: SB58 raises the priensuring that seniors are never will increase by one dollar to $12 with less. They have discovered tive media reports in which the are countless, Calvin Jordan has Supervisor vateTownship. vehicle tax, which is a salesJordan tax forgotten. has theofforemost Township has been spotlighted remained humble and steadfast an hour.

Calvin Jordan, an Arkansas paid on become the purchase vehicles, byadvo- methodologies that have solid fiscal disciplines and provide during Jordan’s brief tenure as in his mission to help hurting cate for people who find themThe law allowing public housing native, has taken the govern- $75 for each model year where the people. There is no doubt that Supervisor. There have been selves caught within the hunger widespread transparency. Jorpurchase is lessreceived than $15,000 the Townships of Illinois are a crisis.price He has accolades dan has been fortunate to have positive editorials and feaandand by $100 for vehicles greater collective group because awards for hispriced mission in such an array of great talent not ture stories that clearly show above that amount.

However, the of the contributions that Superdealing with this crisis. only on the Township Board, Jordan’s influence and impact registration fee forhas trailers Jordan alsoweighing shown but also union and non-union on the Township. In 2022, The visor Calvin Jordan has made lessyounger than 3,000elected pounds officials will drop to the personnel. Jordan is huge on Townships of Illinois awarded not only on the organization but of working well with employee recognition which Rich Township as Township to the unlimited number of Illi$36importance instead of $118. other elected officials of the Year. This was groundnoisans who depend on TownCollege admissions: HB226,both local- has created an atmosphere of diversity, compassion, and effecly and regionally.

The camarabreaking given that Jordan had ship government services. establishing the Higher Education served less than two years in Illinois is a better place to derie within the Rich Township tiveness.

Fair Admissions Act, prohibits live because of dedicated public Village Board has been nothing There is no one person who office at the time. public colleges and universities Darrell Garth Jordan’s impact on the servants such as Rich Township short of stellar. Jordan consisis a stronger support of seniors from requiring applicants to submitto the than Supervisor Jordan. Jordan region can be felt from the north Supervisor Calvin Jordan.

President tently credits his success Darrell/ Publisher Garth SAT, ACT orboard other standardized test shore of Chicago to the state has personally engaged himelected of Trustees and President / Publisher scores as part of the admissions proJanice Garth cess, although prospective students Janice Garth General Sales Manager/ may choose to submit them if they Sales Manager/ ManagerGeneral wish.

Manager Drug prices: SB1682 requires pharmacies to post a notice inCST Weekly, published weekly on CST Weekly, published weekly on CST Weekly,and published weekly on forming consumers that they may Wednesdays distributed in the Wednesdays the Wednesdaysand and distributed distributed ininthe Township of of Bloom, Bloom, (publishing 52 request current pharmacy Secretary of Stateretail Alexi Giporarily raised the age of drivin 2022 included a full year of driving tests. Current Illinois Township (publishing 52 Township of Bloom, (publishing 52 annoulias released a report today ing tests from 75 to 79 and was data relating to the emergency law would remain unchanged issues annually).

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Written recommends scheduled to expire on January 1, rule that raised the age to 79. when it comes to renewing drivpermission isis required FOID card changes:adjusting HB562 en-the permission required to that permission is required toto ers for other age groups: age requirement for mandatory 2023.

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CST does publisher. CST CST Weekly Weekly does other things, it provides for the Weekly does Among other states. office recommend whether the every four years. per 1,000 drivers, which is lower not assume the responsibility for not assume the responsibility for process for not assume the responsibility for a streamlined For the renewal past dozen years, age increase should be made Drivers aged 79 and 80 than every age range of drivers nor are are we we able able to return nor to return FOID cards and Concealed Carry nor are we able to return Illinois has been the only state in permanent. must take a vision and driving between 16 and 69 years old. unsolicited marterials.

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SEAN “DIDDY” COMBS’ REVOLT WORLD BREAKS RECORDS:

A SPECTACULAR CELEBRATION OF BLACK CREATIVITY, CULTURE AND HERITAGE ATLANTA, PRNewswire -- REVOLT WORLD, presented by Walmart, made history and welcomed over 30,000 participants over a 3-day span that featured a daily lineup of prominent REVOLT shows, live performances, panel conversations, and experiential activations. REVOLT WORLD shattered records and solidified its place as the premier destination for Black music, art, and empowerment, as guests traveled globally to attend the celebration.

“Atlanta has always been a city that pulses with the heartbeat of Black culture, and this event was designed to celebrate our collective beauty, creativity, and resilience,” said Sean “Diddy” Combs, Chairman of REVOLT. “Breaking records and shattering expectations, REVOLT WORLD has grown into something bigger – it’s a movement! We’ve ignited a powerful movement, reminding us that we are an unstoppable force for change and inspiration when we come together. Powered by love, culture, and unity, the revolution is here and we are just getting started.”

From Friday to Sunday, REVOLT WORLD transformed Atlanta into a cultural epicenter, featuring a dynamic lineup of musical performances, thought-provoking panel discussions, and community empowerment initiatives. Notable artists and cultural leaders including Sean “Diddy” Combs, Yung Miami, French Montana, King Combs, Don Toliver, Mr. Eazi, Rotimi, Moneybagg Yo, Uncle Waffles, Babyface Ray, Jim Jones, Young Jeezy, Lauren London, and more gathered to join in on REVOLT WORLD’s thought-provoking discussions and exciting performances.

Sean “Diddy” Combs made an exciting appearance at REVOLT WORLD where he greeted fans and hosted an exclusive listening party for his latest LOVE album, Off

the Grid. The jam-packed weekend provided attendees a front-row seat to REVOLT’s live shows including Caresha Please hosted by Yung Miami with special guest Ari Fletcher; Drink Champs hosted by N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN with Juvenile and Mannie Fresh; The Blackprint with Detavio Samuels and Young Jeezy; Drip Report with Jim Jones; Assets Over Liabilities where co-hosts Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings interviewed Lauren London; The Jason Lee Show with Jason Lee and Brittany Renner; and more. The crowd went wild as King Combs, Mr. Eazi, Don Toliver, Saucy Santana, and Uncle Waffles electrified the atmosphere with show-stopping performances throughout the weekend.

Engaging with thousands of attendees throughout the weekend, REVOLT WORLD has cemented itself as the ultimate cultural gathering for rising changemakers, garnering over one billion digital impressions with content of the event’s conversations trending across social platforms. Making a profound impact on the Black community with its compelling programming and community engagement, REVOLT WORLD’s widespread impacts transcend past the Atlanta area to serve as a pivotal moment for celebrating and advancing Black culture on a global scale.

The list of marquee brand partners included Walmart, McDonald’s, PepsiCo, State Farm, Ally, and DeLeón Tequila who all delivered impactful experiences such as the Walmart Makers Studio and Opportunity Center, McDonald’s Shoot Your Shot, Mountain Dew Gaming Zone, and the Doritos SOLID BLACK Culture Studio.

REVOLT WORLD brought together cultural leaders and changemakers within the Black community for im-

pactful conversations and activations such as: THE GLOBAL IMPACT OF HIP HOP: French Montana, Mr. Eazi, Rotimi, and Spice alongside moderator Abdul Karim Abdullah discussed the impact of Hip Hop and its evolution from an art form to a global phenomenon.

FEARLESS FUND: Detavio Samuels, alongside leaders Arian Simone and Ayana Parsons, unveiled a strategic partnership between Fearless Fund and REVOLT with the aim of amplifying the critical work of the Fund and shedding light on its pivotal legal battle, given the lawsuit’s potential to sculpt the future landscape for Black communities.

BLACK GIRL STUFF LIVE: This live taping was hosted by Tori Brixx, Brii Renee, Akilah Ffriend, Britt Hall, and Kennedy Rue with a special conversation with Joey Bada$$, Tyler Lepley and 19 Keys.

NEW ERA OF R&B: Amber Grimes joined Tank, Queen Naija, Muni Long, Jozzy and Brandon Payano to break down how R&B is consistently evolving, and why the new era deserves its flowers.

THE FUTURE OF HIP HOP AND GAMING: Ms. Basketball, Lupe Fiasco, Young M.A., Tee Grizzley, and moderator DJ Hed joined the stage of the Gaming Zone powered by Mountain Dew, providing inspiration and advice for Black Gamers REVOLT WORLD’s unforgettable programming was carefully curated with the creativity and expertise of Julian Mitchell, Executive Producer and Sr. Advisor to Combs Global, Kam McCullough, Programming and Marketing Lead, and Elicia Howard, Executive Producer of Live Experiences.

For more information on REVOLT’s linear content, please visit https://www.revolt.tv/ and visit www.revolt.tv/providers for local broadcast listings.

Biden-Harris Administration Moves Forward with Student Debt Relief Negotiated Rulemaking to Deliver Support to as Many Borrowers as Possible as Quickly as Possible negotiators from 14 affected constituency groups, as The Biden-Harris Administration marked a critical rowers well as a negotiator from the Department. During the step forward in its efforts to deliver student debt relief This announcement builds on the work the session, the non-federal negotiators will provide input to as many borrowers as possible through negotiated Biden-Harris Administration has already done to imon the policy considerations and questions outlined by rulemaking under the Higher Education Act, even as prove the student loan program and make higher educaextreme House Republicans threaten a government shut- the Department, as well as identify any new proposals tion more affordable. This includes approving $117 billion they may have. Members of the public will also have an in relief for more than 3.4 million borrowers, including: down that would hurt families, communities, and our opportunity to provide comments at the end of each day. $39 billion for 804,000 borrowers who are eligible economy. The U.S. Department of Education (Departfor forgiveness through Income-Driven Repayment by ment) today released an issue paper laying out its initial Through this process, the Department will continue to set of policy considerations to create a path to debt relief develop regulatory text for consideration. The committee fixing historical inaccuracies in the count of payments is also scheduled to meet in November and December. that qualify toward forgiveness. for student loan borrowers in need. The paper identiThe public will have an opportunity to submit written $45.7 billion for 662,000 public servants through fies five questions about distinct categories of affected Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs. borrowers for which the Department is seeking feedback. comments on the draft rules when they are published $10.5 billion for almost 491,000 borrowers with a This includes questions about borrowers whose balances next year.

The Department is also releasing a list of the inditotal and permanent disability; and are greater than what they originally borrowed, whose $22 billion for nearly 1.3 million borrowers who loans first entered repayment decades ago, who attend- viduals who will serve on the negotiating committee, which can be found here. These individuals were chosen were cheated by their schools, saw their institutions ed programs that did not provide sufficient financial precipitously close, or are covered by related court based upon review of the nominations received in revalue, who are eligible for relief under programs like income-driven repayment but have not applied, and sponse to the Department’s request for nominations. We settlements.

The Biden-Harris Administration remains comborrowers who have experienced financial hardship and are still looking for individuals who can serve as alterneed support, but for whom the current student loan nate negotiators for two constituencies: (1) state officials, mitted to making college more affordable and ensuring system does not adequately address. including state higher education executive officers, state student debt is not a roadblock to attaining a college “The Biden-Harris Administration has taken unprec- authorizing agencies, and state regulators of institutions degree or credential or planning for the future. The Adof higher education and (2) Historically Black Colleges edented action to fix the broken student loan system ministration launched the most affordable student loan and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and and deliver record amounts of student debt relief,” said repayment plan ever – the SAVE Plan – earlier this year, Minority-Serving Institutions (institutions of higher ed- has made the largest increase to Pell Grants in a decade, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “Now, we are diligently moving through the regulatory process to ucation eligible to receive federal assistance under Title and has charted a course to double the maximum Pell advance debt relief for even more borrowers. Today, after III, Parts A and F, and Title V of the Higher Education Act Grant and make community college free to enhance considering more than 26,000 public comments on how of 1965). college affordability and reduce unnecessary student to tailor this relief, we are releasing this additional infordebt. The Administration is also holding institutions Updates on the student debt relief rulemaking mation about this effort. We’re committed to standing up process will be posted here. Members of the public who accountable for unaffordable debts and recently prowish to view the sessions or provide public testimony for borrowers and making sure that student debt does posed regulations that would set standards for earnings not stop anyone from climbing the economic ladder and can also find a link on that page closer to the committee’s and debt outcomes for career programs while enhancmeetings where they can register to do so. pursuing the American dream.” ing transparency for all programs to give students the Continuing to provide debt relief and support borThe committee will be comprised of non-federal information they need to make informed choices.

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THE HIP HOP MUSEUM & MASS APPEAL ANNOUNCE THE HIP HOP MUSEUM TOUR SPONSORED BY CÎROC KICKING OFF IN NEW YORK CITY ON OCTOBER 14TH

Visit San Jose Welcomes

Silicon Valley African Film Festival

our community an unfiltered access to the SAN JOSE, Calif., PRNewswire -- Visit San Jose, the official destination marketing or- richness, diversity and vitality of Africa’s ganization for the City of San Jose, welcomes creative expressions and provide a forum for cultural exchange.” back the 14th Annual Silicon Valley African John LaFortune, President & CEO, Visit Film Festival (SVAFF) at the Historic Hoover San Jose, the company that manages the San Theatre from Friday to Sunday, Oct. 13-15.

Jose Convention Center, and Arts and EnterFrom gripping dramas to heartwarming documentaries by seasoned and emerging tainment venues, said “We are honored that filmmakers, the film festival is a testament to the Silicon Valley African Film Festival makes the incredible talent that resides within the Af- San Jose their home. We thank them for celerican continent and its diaspora. The festival’s brating these important filmmakers and films, mission is to promote an understanding and and we welcome all to stay and experience the appreciation of Africa and Africans through cultural treasures that we enjoy in our remarkmoving images. Aptly themed “Africa through able city year-round.” the African lens”, the film festival celebrates The Silicon Valley African Film Festival the vast richness of the African Continent and, has become a destination event and draws an crucially, provides audiences with exquisite avid international following of distinguished lenses to the real Africa and its diaspora. transcontinental visitors, entrepreneurs, tech SVAFF celebrates its fourteenth year with executives, cinema buffs, academics, civic offia brilliant line-up of 94 films from 38 councials, celebrities and community supporters.

The festival has played host to Ambassadors tries, all sharing the true stories, hopes and dreams of Africa and its diaspora. This year’s and Senior government officials from South Africa, Rwanda, Zambia, Nigeria, Ghana, Opening Night Feature Film is Nakupenda, Egypt, France, etc., as well as celebrities like directed by talented young Tanzanian film Danny Glover, Susan L. Taylor, Isaiah Washdirector, Juma Saada. Nakupenda makes its North America premiere at SVAFF 2023 and ington, Ntare Guma Mwine, Jimmy Jean-LouJuma Saada will be on hand for a post-screen- is, etc.

Visit the Silicon Valley African Film ing talkback. Other notable selections include Cameroon’s official Oscar entry filmThe Plant- Festival website at www.svaff.org for full event ers Plantation directed by Eystein Young Ding- schedules, screening times and film descripha, the inspiring documentary Homeland: A tions.

Song for Refugees from South Africa, brilliant Visit San Jose is the destination marketanimation Gromonmon from Réunion, social ing organization (DMO) for the city to increase justice film White Yet Black from Zimbabwe, tourism’s economic impact to San Jose White Nanny Black Child from United Kingthrough destination development and brand dom, Under the Hanging Tree from Namibia, strategy. Its parent company, Team San Jose, is an innovative partnership unifying the San andThe Envoy of God from Niger. Over 50% José Convention and Visitors Bureau, hotels, of the films will be World or North America arts, labor and venues to deliver an exceptional premieres. visitor experience. TSJ manages the San Jose “We received about 1300 submissions McEnery Convention Center, California Thefrom 50 countries this year and I am excited about the quality, range of genres and diversi- atre, Center for the Performing Arts, San Jose Civic, Montgomery Theater and South Hall. ty of voices represented in the films we have For more information, visit www.sanjose.org. selected,” said Chike C. Nwoffiah, Festival Director of the SVAFF. “It is an honor to offer

Charlotte: 11/18 NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- The Miami: 12/5-12/9 Hip Hop Museum announces The Hip The Hip Hop Museum Tour is the Hop Museum Tour Sponsored by CÎROC latest punctuation of the Mass Appeal Ultra-Premium Vodka (tickets available led #HipHop50 initiative, a multi-facetHERE) - kicking off in Hip Hop’s birthplace, New York City, on October 14th ed cross-platform campaign honoring before traveling to Atlanta, Houston, the birth and rise of the most enduring Charlotte, Los Angeles, and Miami. In movement of the last half-century. Mass celebration of Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary, Appeal recently hosted Hip Hop 50 Live entertainment company Mass Appeal, - A Star Studded Concert on Hip Hop’s and CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka, birthday featuring the Bottom of the the official vodka of Hip Hop 50, have Ninth performance from Run DMC. This partnered with The Hip Hop Museum to partnership with The Hip Hop Museum tell the story of the pioneers who created will continue Mass Appeal’s quest to and cultivated a sound that sent waves honor Hip Hop in the most authentic and around the world. globally impactful way possible.

Ahead of the museum’s 2025 openFollow @MassAppeal and the @ UHHM on social media to keep an eye out ing date, the touring exhibit will feature for the Hip Hop Museum Tour near you! early Hip Hop artifacts from 1973-1990, The Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx highlighting important firsts along the genre’s road from block parties to sold out celebrates and preserves the history of lostadiums. Each tour stop will shine a light cal and global Hip Hop music and culture on the cultural and social accomplishto inspire, empower, and promote underments of a community that fought for a standing. Anchored in the birthplace of voice and prevailed, moving the needle the culture, The Hip Hop Museum openon what Hip Hop ing in 2025, in the was and ultimately Bronx will provide a could be. space for audiences, “The Hip Hop artists, and techMuseum is thrilled nology to converge, to be in partnership creating unparalwith Mass Appeal leled educational and to have the supand entertainment experiences around port from CÎROC Ulthe Hip Hop culture tra-Premium Vodka of the past, presas we celebrate Hip Hop 50. Fifty years ent, and future. of growth and the Hip Hop 50 is global impact of Hip Mass Appeal’s love Hop culture in all letter to Hip Hop. its expressions. By A manifestation taking the museof the company’s commitment to um’s exhibition on tour, we’re shining a light on the culture’s celebrating the culture in the most regional creative influences, its creators, authentic and globally impactful way possible. Hip Hop 50 is activating and the communities nationwide that helped give rise to the genre,” said Rocky through unique storytelling that is realBuccano, Executive Director of the Uniized in timeless content, original music, live experiences, strategic partnerships, versal Hip Hop Museum.

Curated by Hip Hop historians, Pete custom products and much, much more.

Every facet of the Hip Hop 50 UniNice and Paradise Gray, the exhibit focuses on the genesis of Hip Hop, from its verse includes a charitable component grassroots inception to the first worldwide connected to the The Hip Hop Museum. tours.

Find #HipHop50 online, on-air and on Hip Hop is one of the most influthe block. ential cultures the world has ever seen.

Mass Appeal is an entertainment In its genesis, it challenged generational company dedicated to telling stories thinking and disrupted everything from fashion and art, to language and politics. from the perspective of those who shape and shift culture. Since 1996, we For fifty years, this global phenomenon has fostered new creative expression from have documented the emerging moveoften overlooked and underserved com- ments that influence popular ideas. munities. It’s given voice to the silenced; Today, Mass Appeal is the elevated voice of Hip Hop and its ever-expanding purpose to the oppressed.

We welcome you to join us on a jour- sphere of influence. Integrated offerney back to where it all began. ings in content, music, and creative A complete list of tour dates can be services stoke Mass Appeal’s ability found below (subject to change) to maximize the impact of our output.

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Karina Brez Launches the Cowgirl LUV Collection, a Tribute to America’s Majestic Mountains

New York, NY -- A tribute to the untamed spirit of the wearers a tangible connection to these natural wonders.

American West, renowned equestrian jewelry designer “A cowgirl is a strong, resilient and confident woman, Karina Brez unveils her latest signature collection, Cowgirl and it was important for me to create a collection that emLUV, an ode to the inspiring mountains and cities that grace bodied the untamed beauty of America through the spirit of the landscape of the USA. The collection pays homage to the American Cowgirl,” says Karina Brez. the rugged beauty of the American West, featuring stackCombining elegance with a nod to the Wild West, able rings that artfully symbolize various mountain ranges, Karina Brez’s artistic vision extends beyond the mountains, and a thoughtful double entendre, with each mountain celebrating beloved American Western cities and states range doubling as a cowgirl name, embodying the spirit of with five captivating hoop earring styles: Montana, Aspen, adventure and independence.

Dakota, Sedona, and Dallas. Known as “Big Sky Country,” Honoring the majestic Sierra Nevada, the towering Montana boasts vast open spaces, rugged terrain, and an Denali, and the legendary Mount Whitney, Karina Brez undeniable sense of freedom. The Montana Diamond and has crafted six distinct stackable ring styles that encapsuTurquoise earrings in the Cowgirl LUV collection evoke the late the essence of these monumental peaks. The Sierra grandeur of this state with their open, airy design remiNevada, often referred to as the “Range of Light,” stretchniscent of the endless horizons. Renowned for its elegant es majestically across California and Nevada, offering a ski resorts and alpine charm, Aspen, Colorado, is a place panorama of breathtaking peaks and valleys. Its snowwhere sophistication meets the untamed wilderness. The capped summits and ancient forests have provided an Aspen Diamond and Turquoise earrings in the collection enduring muse for artists and adventurers alike. Within the embody this unique blend of refinement and nature with Cowgirl LUV Collection, the essence of the Sierra Nevada their intricate, slope-like design. The Dakotas are known for is captured in delicate yet powtheir wide-open plains, prairies, and the erful Sierra stackable rings, each enchanting Badlands. The Dakota DiaWestern charm meets echoing the natural contours and mond and Turquoise earrings in Cowgirl everyday luxury in Karina sublime beauty of this celebrated LUV embrace the simplicity and rugged mountain range. Denali, standing elegance of this region, with a design Brez’s new signature tall as North America’s highest reminiscent of the rolling hills, reflecting collection, Cowgirl LUV, peak, commands a profound presthe untamed beauty that defines the which echoes the vibrant ence in the Alaskan wilderness.

Dakotas. Arizona’s Sedona is celebrated landscapes of the USA. Its icy, towering façade looms over for its striking red rock formations and a landscape of untamed wilderspiritual energy, alongside its nod to ness, a testament to nature’s raw luxury with its world-famous spas. The power and resilience. In Cowgirl Sedona Diamond and Turquoise earLUV, Denali’s spirit is channeled rings are a tribute to the unique energy, through its namesake designs natural beauty, and opulence of Sedona. that reflect its stoic grandeur, The heart of Texas, Dallas, embodies allowing wearers to carry a the vibrant spirit of the Lone Star State piece of this majestic peak with its blend of modernity and Westwith them, wherever they may ern tradition. The Dallas Diamond and roam. Mount Whitney, a senTurquoise earrings in the Cowgirl LUV tinel of strength and endurance collection capture the city’s cosmopoliin the Sierra Nevada, holds the tan flair with their contemporary, urban distinction of being the highest design. “Turquoise is often used in summit in the contiguous United Western-style jewelry and accessories, States. Its towering prominence making it a staple in cowgirl fashion. and commanding views serve as Its bright blue hue adds a pop of color to a testament to nature’s capacity to outfits, complementing other Western inspire and humble. Through Cowgirl elements like leather and silver. It is a LUV, the essence of Mount Whitney symbol of tradition, and a nod to the is captured in Whitney stackable enduring legacy of Western fashion,” rings that echo its towering majessays Karina Brez. The jewels embody ty, inviting wearers to embark on the essence of places cowgirls roam and their own personal ascents, both ride, allowing wearers to carry a piece of in style and spirit. Together, the their adventurous spirit wherever they Sierra Nevada, Denali, and Mount go.

Whitney represent more than just Karina Brez’s meticulous attengeological formations; they are livtion to detail is evident in every piece ing testaments to the indomitable of the Cowgirl LUV collection. The spirit of the American West. Karina jewelry showcases exquisite turquoise, Brez has masterfully translated which provides a vibrant, authentic this spirit into jewelry that embodtouch to each creation. Complemented ies the resilience, strength, and by delicate pink sapphires and dazzling untamed beauty of these iconic diamonds, the jewels exude luxury, allowmountain ranges. Within Cowgirl ing every cowgirl to experience opulence in LUV, nature’s wonders continue to their everyday life. inspire and captivate the hearts of For more information about the Cowgirl all who venture forth. Each ring LUV collection and to explore the full range captures the spirit and granof Karina Brez’s equestrian designs, visit Karina Brez deur of its namesake, offering karinabrez.com.

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H&M STUDIO CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF DESIGN FEATURING SCULPTURAL SILHOUETTES AND RICH HUES WITH H&M STUDIO’S A/W23 COLLECTION NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- A new mood of dark glamour takes hold with H&M Studio’s A/ W23 collection. Inspired by the thrilling simplicity of classic black, silhouettes channel the stark sophistication of film noir heroines. This collection marks the 10th year of H&M Studio with daring designs that are tailored to perfection. The H&M Studio A/W23 will be available today in select stores in the U.S. and www.hm.com “H&M Studio is our most directional, fashion-forward offering. For Autumn, our design team has created a collection that feels pragmatic, but poetic. Premium qualities are featured throughout the collection with tailoring, outerwear, and decorated denim that you’ll fall in love with instantly, and wear over and over, for years to come,” said Ann-Sofie Johansson, Head of Design and Creative Advisor at H&M. Key pieces include sharp suiting and sculpted outerwear offset with embellished wardrobe staples and polished accessories. For daytime, a tailored maxi coat with a nipped-in waist hints at feminine allure alongside a bright-white shirt punctuated with an oversized bow. For evening, the collection offers low-waisted jeans with rhinestones and a coordinating jacket, as well as a black A-line mini dress adorned with a white collar.

Accessories include nappa-leather boots, statement jewelry, and a padded cushion-clutch bag, reworked from the H&M Studio archive crafted in soft black leather. The collection features durable, high-quality fabrics with the majority made from more sustainably sourced materials, including recycled polyester and Tencel.

“This season the design team was inspired by horror-movie heroines whose style always stays sophisticated, no matter how spooky the circumstances. We wanted to channel that pulled-together look with pieces that confer polish but are practical enough to transition effortlessly between situations and seasons,” said Linda Wikell, Concept Designer at H&M Studio.

H&M Studio is H&M’s most directional, fashion-forward offering. Launched in 2013, the biannual collections are developed in-house by a dedicated design team at the brand’s Stockholm atelier. The A/W23 collection marks 10 years of H&M Studio, and a new chapter for the limited-edition collections. In a newly expanded remit, from this season H&M Studio will comprise a creative framework that encompasses multiple limited-edition collections per year, with several drops per season.

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Spotlighting Our Hero Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club What began as Joseph Williams reading to his daughter’s class at her school, became a movement to get fathers involved in their children’s lives.

Williams started Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club in 2017. It was an outlet for him. He began helping out at the school doing lunchroom duty and hallway monitoring. He built a respect level with the children at the school. He wanted to tap into his children’s lives through volunteering.

“That’s why I always tell people, my kids saved my life. And, that’s why it’s so important for this work to happen because other fathers, they love their babies and they want to be in their kids lives, they just don’t know how sometimes,” Williams said.

Every week, Williams would read books to his daughter’s class.

When fathers started to come to the school to pick up their children, they wanted to get involved with reading books to the students. Before he knew it, there were 150 fathers reading books to students and assisting with events at the school.

Williams wanted to turn that momentum into something and decided to start Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club as a nonprofit. He became more intentional with reading books that were focused on social emotional learning. He wanted to boost the confidence in the students he was reading to.

At the school, the faculty and staff saw a change in the students’ behavior. Williams started to bring in men from different backgrounds, doctors, lawyers and judges and have them read to the students. One of Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club frequent guest readers is Circuit Court of Cook County Judge David L. Kelly. Williams’ hope is that having students see men from different backgrounds will inspire the children to pursue those careers. Police officers have also come into read to the students, which Williams was hoping is a way to build relationships between the students and the police.

With Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club, the literacy component is for the students grades pre-k to third grade. From fourth to twelfth grade, students receive mentoring. The mentoring ranges from one-on-one mentoring to group support. He also has speakers come in to speak to the students on topics from bullying to entrepreneurship. His goal was to open up the students’ minds to receive knowledge that can help them as they grow up. Three years ago, a fatherhood component was created.

That group meets once a week, they talk about life, child support, custody, how to be in their children’s lives and they receive mentorship.

Every week, Williams would read books to his daughter’s class. When fathers started to come to the school to pick up their children, they wanted to get involved with reading books to the students. Before he knew it, there were 150 fathers reading books to students and assisting with events at the school.

Joseph Williams, Founder of Mr. Dad's Father's Club

“The main thing I love doing with them is sending them out on trips. We’ll send the fathers with their kids skating, to the White Sox game, to the WNBA games, just sending them around so they can have those experiences,” Williams said.

Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club also send fathers to museums and the zoos with their children. Williams said that a lot of times, the fathers think they need money to spend time with their children. But, there are opportunities for them to spend time with their children with little to no cost to them. Williams also makes sure the fathers know about different resources that are available.

All of it feels good for Williams to do. Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club is currently in 11 schools. He wants to expand the program to all the schools on the South side first, then going to the West side. He also wants to be able to pay the fathers who volunteer to read to the students in the schools.

When Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club first started, Williams had to recruit fathers at the different schools. Principals have been reaching out to him and asking him to bring the program to their school. And, they also have the fathers who want to volunteer. The students also love Mr. Dad, the mascot of Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club that goes into the school.

Williams said doing this work is serious to him. Growing up, he wanted the guidance of a man. He decided he was going to be the kind of father that was in his children’s lives and in the lives of other children. He went through a lot to get the organization off the ground and he is glad that it is growing and thriving.

“I ain’t perfect, but I work my hardest to do the best I can do for my community and for these babies and to walk a straight line,” he said.

Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club participates in about 10 events throughout the year. Williams wants people to have experiences that might not have otherwise. He has hosted pumpkin patches and outdoor camping. He also wants to have space that can be activated for events.

For more information about Mr. Dad’s Father’s Club, visit www.mrdadsfathersclub.com.

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“REBUILDING BLACK WALL STREET”

Morris Chestnut Set to Host Series Spotlighting a Resil- Walker preserves the home passed down to her through generations with help from the nonprofit 1256 Movement. ient Tulsa Community Rebuilding Stronger a Century After The history of home ownership in Tulsa is explored as the the 1921 Tulsa Massacre design team renovates her kitchen.

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network premiered the six-part The Transition Home: Tulsa’s complex history lays the docuseries, “Rebuilding Black Wall Street,’’ hosted by Morris groundwork for massacre descendant D’Marria Monday to Chestnut (The Best Man, Rosewood, Boyz n the Hood), build a haven for recently incarcerated women reintegratwho will trace the century-long impact of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre and chronicle the resilient community rebuilding ing back into society, with the design team adding special on Friday, Sept. 29, at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CST. Tulsa’s Greenwood District, better known as Black Wall Street where Black business leaders, homeowners and civic leaders thrived. On May 31, 1921, and into the next day, a mob destroyed that district in what has been called the single most horrific incident of racial terrorism since slavery. An estimated 300 people were killed, more than 1,200 homes destroyed, and at least 60 businesses and community buildings burned to the ground.

Today, the Greenwood District is a community rebuilding, a journey of strength and joy examined in this unique uplifting renovation docuseries. Over the course of six episodes, Chestnut and build teams, led by designers Jon Pierre and Mary Tjon-Joe-Pin (Two Steps Home), guide viewers through Greenwood’s rich history and the personal journeys of those featured – many of whom are the descendants of original Black Wall Street residents. As new businesses and projects progress, viewers will experience the physical and emotional challenges that come OWN/MAX with large-scale construction and celebrate the promise of Greenwood’s future.

Featured stories: touches to the home.

The Birthing Center: Tulsa Race Massacre descendant The Farm: As part of an ongoing effort to change the Montika Collins hopes to create North Tulsa’s only natural food desert of North Tulsa, Rodney and Sheila Clark’s fambirthing center and return the tradition of midwifery to the ily farm gets a major upgrade from guest expert Ron Finley, Greenwood District. Designers Jon Pierre and Mary dive in while Jon Pierre and Mary put their farming skills to work. to help.

The Mansion: Special guest Ananda Lewis helps Jon The Family House: Tulsa massacre descendant Rachel Pierre and Mary upgrade the historic Skyline Mansion,

which serves as a studio for local rap group Fire in Little Africa. Educators take steps to restore Black history studies in Tulsa.

The Restaurant: Former NBA star Kevin Johnson opens Fixins Soul Kitchen in Tulsa, and three survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre attend, along with the design team. Tech innovator Lael Alexander offers his inventions to community leaders.

The host of “Rebuilding Black Wall Street,” Morris Chestnut has enjoyed tremendous critical and commercial success as a film and television star for more than two decades. He is best known for his memorable roles in films such as “Boyz n the Hood” and the commercially and critically acclaimed “The Best Man” and its successful sequel, “The Best Man Holiday.” This year he earned his second NAACP Image Award reprising the role of “Lance Sullivan” in the Peacock limited series, “The Best Man: Final Chapters.” Starring in FOX’s series, “Rosewood” and other credits in his illustrious career resulted in the honor of receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Motion Picture category in 2022.

This series is a joint effort between Warner Bros. Discovery, GroupM Motion Entertainment and Domino’s, a participant in GroupM’s Diverse Voices Accelerator, a positive impact initiative that supports creators, writers, producers and directors from traditionally underrepresented groups in entertainment.

Fans can engage with the network (@OWNTV) and the series on social using #RebulidingBlackWallStreet.

“Rebuilding Black Wall Street” is produced by Sunwise Media with Ri-Karlo Handy and Karra Duncan, a Tulsa Race Massacre descendent, serving as executive producers.

Morris Chestnut also serves as executive producer through his MC8 Productions, as well as Greenwood Creative Studios.

RAIN-E MAKES HER GRAND DEBUT TO MUSIC WITH ‘BIG SPENDA’ CHICAGO – The city of Chicago, and indeed the entire Midwest region of the U.S., have always enjoyed a rich and diverse heritage when it comes to its hard-earned identity as the “mid coast”—the center of the art and culture of HipHop. Ranging from inspired, impactful musical expressions incorporating lyricism, rhyming, deejaying and stage presence, the “second city” is truly second to none as among those who know, as great female rap artists continue to be consistently bred and launched to success from here.

The obviously best-known female Chicago emcees include a broad diversity of names and styles, ranging from Da Brat, Shawnna, Noname and Dreezy, to Lady XO, Queen Key and more. But today, another name to be added to that distinguished list is that of fast-rising artist RAIN-E (pronounced Ray-Knee), whose new track “Big Spenda” is now in full release and available on all streaming platforms nationwide.

RAIN-E, a proud windy city native, wants women to feel empowered and uplifted by her work and proudly reps her hometown with refreshingly substantive and confident lyricism. RAINE’s powerful message of honesty, candor, pride and independence comes through loud and clear in “Big Spenda,” an anthem that she expects will resoundingly resonate with audiences of women who enjoy Hip-Hop. And, just whom is she talking about here? Well, defiant, yet bold and unashamedly feminine women just like RAIN-E herself. “I love it when a man pursues, pampers and spoils a woman that he admires,” she says. “I believe that all

women can benefit from having a ‘Big Spenda/Big Tipper’ in their lives—someone who cherishes them and isn’t modest about letting others know how much they care for them. A ‘Big Spenda’ is always in a good woman’s corner,” RAIN-E adds.

“The women I’m speaking to with this song are the living example of the woman Teddy Riley and Blackstreet used to sing about in unforgettable tracks like ‘No Diggity.’

She’s that classy, smart playette that all of the men are checking for and want to spoil, but they must come correct with her, though.”

“Big Spenda’s” arrival rings as a Hip-Hop 50th Anniversary nod to the female emcees of lore, revisiting the original fun and braggadocio of the genre, but adding ample doses of sexiness and substance. RAIN-E’s no-nonsense Midwestern sensibility shines through in abundance on the track, staying true to her roots and doing both her city and rap peers justice, and it’s not by accident.

“People usually think of the East and West coasts first when it comes to rap, but Chicago, music-wise, is known more for Blues and Gospel artists, and House music. Given its increasing crime headlines and the flight of the Black middle-class population in recent years, I want folks to remember that great things still come from Chicago,” RAIN-E relates. “Chicago, with one of the nation’s largest concentrations of Black residents—has been a capital city for Black millionaires and businesses for generations. It was once the epitome of Black wealth, style and sophistication. I want to

represent that legacy of Chicago in my music and bring it back to the fore.”

To achieve this objective, RAIN-E’s vision for the near future is to capture the momentum of “Big Spenda” and leverage it to complete a forthcoming EP. She also has the launch of high-end apparel and merchandise under the brands “I RAINE SUPREEM” and “Wrist-on-Lit” bracelets” in the planning stages. Each of these extensions to her music are the facets of an identity that she has been carefully and patiently crafting.

“My goal is to appeal to an audience who still loves their baddies, even without as many bad words.” Far from the more overtly sexual nature of most modern women rappers, RAIN-E reminds everyone that there are many more layers to her appeal. She aims to fill a lane for female rappers that don’t only revolve around sexuality or the streets, focusing instead on verbal charisma, female empowerment, and independence.

“Big Spenda” is available for listen and download now on Spotify, SoundCloud, Apple Music and other streaming music platforms such as Amazon Prime, YouTube, Tidal and others.

For more information about RAIN-E and the new single, “Big Spenda,” visit and follow her on her Facebook, Instagram and Twitter/X channels. There’s also a deejay pack available for radio and online radio air personalities’ use, which can be accessed using the link at left.

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Hyde Park Art Center hosts the 84th Annual Gala CHICAGO — Hyde Park Art Center, the renowned non-profit hub for contemporary art located on Chicago’s vibrant South Side, hosts its annual Gala that activates its entire building from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, with an afterparty that goes till midnight. Cochaired by Kimberly and James Elbaor, Wendy and John Minor, and Angelique Power, the lively event is packed with hands-on art activities, performances, open studios, art auctions, and DJs from Lumpen Radio, offering a unique and interactive experience while benefiting the art center’s various programs supporting Chicago art and artists.

The Gala afterparty is hosted in partnership with Lumpen Radio.

The Art Center’s co-Executive Directors Jeannette Tremblay Chambers and Aaron Rodgers share their excitement for the upcoming fundraiser and hope for the event: “We’re thrilled to celebrate Hyde Park Art Center’s impact on arts and artists in Chicago. It has been an extraordinary year: from the groundbreaking solo exhibition of artist-activist William Estrada to the vital retrospective of Edra Soto’s Graft; from the TeenFest to the Art of Pride; with the contribute-what-you-can art classes of our art education initiative Open Arts, the Art Center continues to be a vital resource for our vibrant community. The proceeds of the gala will enable us to continue our work, and we hope everyone will join us in making next year our best year yet!”

With a “creative cocktail” dress code, the evening will feature a cocktail party running from 5:30-7:00 p.m., followed by a seated family style dinner, remarks by Art Center leadership, and art auctions. With a reputation as one of the city’s most “hands-on” art parties, the Gala will feature an afterparty in collaboration with Lumpen Radio from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30pm that includes the popular Interactive Artist Interventions, resident artist open studios, performances, DJs Logan Bay, La Janesita, and Sonorama, late-night bites, and more. Afterparty tickets are $75 and are available on the Art Center’s website. Resident artists include Rufina Bazlova, Sofía Fernández Díaz, Juarez Hawkins, Candace Hunter, Malika Jackson, zakkiyyah najeebah dumas o’neal, Eric Perez, Tongji Philip Qian, Kushala Vora, and Rhonda Wheatley.

Interactive Artist Interventions have been one of the highlights of past Art Center Galas, where guests were engaged in inventive interactions such as getting inked by a tattoo artist and eating cake off a wall. The 2023 Gala will feature artist interventions by Jonathan Castillo, Young Kim, Jordan Knecht, Mariana Noreña, Chris Tasior, and teen artists from the Art Center’s Youth Board of Artists. For more information on participating artists and DJs, visit hydeparkart. org/gala.

Gala tickets are available for $750 with sponsorship levels beginning at $2,500. Guests may RSVP and make donations at www. hydeparkart.org/gala. For more information on sponsorship levels, please contact Marina Vulinovic at mvulinovic@hydepartart.org.

Lumpen Radio, WLPN-LP Chicago 105.5FM, launched in 2016 and broadcasts 24/7. WLPN-LP is operated by a community of curators working to connect audiences with music and ideas. Lumpen’s aim is to spotlight the hidden parts of the city by amplifying its voices and sounds. Lumpen promotes open media, uniting communities and magnifying the hard work of artists, musicians, activists and cultural workers.

WLPN is a project of Public Media Institute (PMI). PMI is a non-profit 501(c)3, community-based art and culture organization located in the city of Chicago since 2001. PMI’s mission is to create, incubate and sustain innovative cultural programming through the production of socially engaged projects, festivals, spaces, exhibitions, and media.

Hyde Park Art Center, at 5020 South Cornell Avenue on Chicago’s vibrant South Side, is a hub for contemporary arts in Chicago, serving as a gathering and production space for artists and the broader community to cultivate ideas, impact social change, and connect with new networks. Since its inception in 1939, Hyde Park Art Center has grown from a small collective of artists to establishing a strong legacy of innovative development and emerging as a unique Chicago arts institution with social impact. The Art Center functions as an amplifier for today and tomorrow’s creative voices, providing the space to cultivate and create new work and connections.

For more information, please visit https://www.hydeparkart.org/

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NMQF and BCBSA partnered to release an issue brief WASHINGTON, PRNewswire -- The National Minority that outlines comprehensive solutions for OMB including Quality Forum (NMQF), the Blue Cross Blue Shield Associaclear requirements for REL and SOGI data collection and tion (BCBSA), and 17 partner organizations announced the disaggregated race/ethnicity collection as well as non-volformation of the Data Equity Coalition, a new partnership to improve health outcomes through better, more accuuntary, uniform adoption of the updated directive for all government agencies and private sector health care stakerate and more representative data on race, ethnicity and language (REL) and sexual orientation and gender identiholders.

The Data Equity Coalition fication (SOGI). Developing a will focus on the following: standardized approach to this Education on the imporimportant data can be critical to ensuring everyone in Amertance of data as a critical pillar in advancing health equity. ica has an equal opportunity Accelerating data to attain their highest level of Data Equity Coalition advocacy to influence policy health. standards.

Inequities exist throughEffective data collection standards as a necessity to out our health care system—and they must be addressed. improve health outcomes.

Many racial, ethnic, socioeconomic and LGBTQIA+ comThe coalition will educate and engage OMB and munities are underserved and under-represented, and as policymakers to expand SPD 15 by further disaggregating a result, experience higher rates of diabetes, hypertension, the minimum standard collection categories and requiring obesity, asthma, heart disease, cancer, and preterm birth. non-voluntary, uniform, and universal adoption of the new The lack of comprehensive data to better understand these SPD 15 by health care entities, including all government and challenges as well as archaic standards for collecting it are private sector stakeholders. Additionally, the coalition will contributing factors to the growing health equity gap. engage with the Department of Health and Human Services “This coalition is an important step toward improving to elevate the implementation of the new SPD 15 standards the health of millions of Americans,” said Kim Keck, BCBSA and advocate for the creation of supplemental standards for president and CEO. “People from underserved communiSOGI data. ties often face critical disparities in health care and data “Data is the lifeline of modern health care and after standardization will allow our country to target solutions decades of collecting health data, NMQF is concerned about to improve outcomes and ultimately create a better system the limitations of available comprehensive standards for of health, where equitable care is an expectation, not an REL and SOGI data,” said Dr. Gary A. Puckrein, NMQF presexception.”

In 1977, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) ident and CEO. “The formation of the Data Equity Coalition introduced Statistical Policy Directive No. 15 (SPD 15) that marks a shared commitment to not only advancing health established a set of minimum standards for collecting race care equity but also enabling targeted solutions to better and ethnicity. OMB is initiating a formal review to revise meet the needs of underserved groups. We are proud to SPD 15, which was last updated almost 30 years ago. co-lead this multi-stakeholder coalition of leaders to forge a

healthier future for all communities.”

Members of the Data Equity Coalition include: AAMC Center for Health Justice Advocates for Community Health Alliance for Women’s Health and Prevention American Benefits Council American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network American Diabetes Association® Asian & Pacific Islander Health Forum Association of Black Cardiologists Association of Black Health-system Pharmacists Black Women’s Health Imperative Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Families USA Mental Health America Minority Health Institute, Inc National Hispanic Medical Association National LGBTQ Taskforce National Minority Quality Forum National Rural Health Association Urban Institute National Minority Quality Forum assists healthcare providers, professionals, administrators, researchers, policymakers, and community and faith-based organizations in delivering appropriate healthcare to minority communities. This assistance is based on providing evidence in the form of science, research, and analysis that will lead to the effective organization and management of system resources to improve the quality and safety of health care for the entire population of the U.S., including minorities. For more information, please visit www.nmqf.org.

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association is a national federation of 34 independent, community-based and locally operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies that collectively provide health care coverage for one in three Americans.

Megan Thee Stallion Says “Check In On Your Friends” in New PSA with Seize the Awkward NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- Seize the Awkward, a national campaign that inspires and prepares young adults (ages 16-24) to talk about mental health with their friends, spotlights three-time Grammy-winning superstar, entrepreneur and philanthropist Megan Thee Stallion in a new public service advertisement (PSA), “Check In On Your Friends.”

In the latest PSA from the award-winning campaign from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and The Jed Foundation (JED) in collaboration with the Ad Council and Droga5, Megan gets real about the pressures to be strong and the importance of peer-to-peer support, reminding viewers that “It’s OK to not be OK.” “I’m proud to team up with Seize the Awkward and use my platform to help normalize conversations around mental health,” Megan said. “It’s important that we regularly check in on our friends and family and make sure to show empathy, encouragement, and love when they’re struggling.

A strong support system can make a powerful difference in someone’s life.”

Data shows that 76% of young adults will turn to a peer for support in a time of crisis, a statistic that inspires the mission of Seize the Awkward. The goal of the campaign is to equip young adults, especially Black and Hispanic youth, with accessible and useful resources for starting conversations around mental health with friends and spotting the signs that a peer may be struggling. In addition to promoting SeizeTheAwkward.org, the PSA also highlights BadBitchesHaveBadDaysToo.com, Megan’s website that offers a wide array of mental health resources.

Seize the Awkward’s latest PSA, “Check In On Your Friends,” was developed pro bono by award-winning creative agency Droga5, part of Accenture Song, and directed

by Ewurakua Dawson-Amoah with Greenpoint Pictures.

By reflecting Megan’s personal experience with feeling the need to showcase a tough exterior, the film encourages viewers to find strength in vulnerability and open up that conversation with friends.

“We know that social connections and feelings of belonging can reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness,” said JED CEO John MacPhee. “Partnering with Megan Thee Stallion for our latest Seize the Awkward initiative lets young people know that they don’t have to be strong all the time or suffer in silence. They can reach out to friends in the community for support and care when faced with mental health challenges. Celebrating and advocating for one another not only supports well-being, but protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens and young adults across America.”

“As we work to address the mental health needs of marginalized youth, our partnership with Megan Thee Stallion will help connect our Seize the Awkward campaign in a more relatable way to a younger and diverse population,” said AFSP CEO Bob Gebbia. “Her involvement will help ensure young people hear the message that struggling with one’s mental health is normal, and so is asking for help. We are grateful to Megan Thee Stallion for being open about her struggles and for normalizing mental health conversations.”

The PSA will appear nationwide across broadcast, digital, social, out-of-home and print formats, including donated media support from Snap Inc., SXM Media and TikTok, among others. Forthcoming audio assets will also be produced by SXM Media’s Studio Resonate. Additionally, a #SeizeTheAwkward influencer activation in partnership with Black-owned influencer agency Kensington Grey will feature Ava Teteh-Ocloo (@ava_tocloo), Charisma Stevens (@charismaticblackgal), Whitney Madueke (@whitneymadueke), Taty Cokley (@tatycokley) and more. Shareable gifs

will also be available on GIPHY to help young adults to start the conversation about mental health with each other.

“We are so proud to collaborate with Megan Thee Stallion to further the reach and impact of the Seize the Awkward campaign and elevate her longstanding commitment to mental health. Megan has a unique and powerful connection with young adults and this creative content will inspire people to talk about mental health and check in with each other,” said Ad Council Chief Campaign Development Officer Heidi Arthur. “This new PSA will have ripple effects for years to come, bringing necessary attention and changing the narrative around mental health.”

“As women of color, we are too often perceived as ‘strong,’ so it was imperative to prove that all friends should be checked on – no matter who they are or how they may appear to be,” explains Courtney Richardson, creative director at Droga5. “Our campaign is a visual representation of when we are given a chance to be vulnerable, allowed to unapologetically open up and have hard conversations, that’s when our real emotions can crack the surface and we can start to become whole.”

Since its inception in January 2018, Seize the Awkward has been a trusted source of information for young adults across the country, driving over 3.5 million visits to the campaign’s website and more than 63 million video views.

In the campaign’s efforts to reflect a diverse range of young adult experiences with mental health, Seize the Awkward recently released PSAs including “We Can Talk About It” produced by long-time partner Droga5 and a student-produced video featuring Heisman-winning quarterback Caleb Williams.

For tools and resources to start a conversation with a friend around mental health, visit SeizeTheAwkward.org and @SeizeTheAwkward on Instagram.

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AC 10-11-2023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC Plaintiff, -v.- UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF EDWIN J. FIZER, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE ON BEHALF OF EDWIN J. FIZER, DECEASED, CHERYL FIZER-MCCALLION, EDWIN J. FIZER, III, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2022 CH 04557 204 NASHUA STREET PARK FOREST, IL 60466 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 14, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 16, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 204 NASHUA STREET, PARK FOREST, IL 60466 Property Index No. 31-35-417-002-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $118,482.37. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650, Chicago, IL, 60602 (312) 541-9710.

Please refer to file number 22 9551. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650 Chicago IL, 60602 312-541-9710 EMail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 22 9551 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 2022 CH 04557 TJSC#: 43-3360 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2022 CH 04557 I3230534 _______________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY

DIVISION US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST Plaintiff, -v.- UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROBERT STREETER A/K/A ROBERT M. STREETER, GLENWOOD EAST CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, ROBERT STREETER, JR., DAMON RITENHOUSE AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ROBERT STREETER A/K/A ROBERT M. STREETER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2022 CH 10094 831 E. GLENWOOD LANSING ROAD GLENWOOD, IL 60425 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 17, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 20, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PARCEL 1: UNIT 609 TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS IN GLENWOOD EAST CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED AND DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 25223206, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL 1 AS SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION OF EASEMENTS RECORDED NOVEMBER 2, 1979, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 25223104 AND RE-RECORDED JANUARY 18, 1980, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 25326042, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 831 E. GLENWOOD LANSING ROAD, GLENWOOD, IL 60425 Property Index No. 32-11-102024-1033 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-23-01334 Attorney ARDC

ELIZABETH “LIZZIE G” ELIE LICENSED REALTOR

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HOME Everything You Need to Know About Storm Doors (StatePoint) After extreme weather events, it’s common to evaluate exterior home products and to feel a sense of urgency about replacing them if they’re not providing proper protection.

One addition that homeowners should consider is a storm door, however, experts say it’s important not to rush the decision.

“Storm doors provide insulation, curb appeal, and weather protection for the entry door, but they are not one-size-fits-all,” says Brandon Morris, entry and storm door product manager at ProVia, a manufacturer that carries several brands of customizable aluminum storm doors. “Before making a purchase, first determine your needs and style preferences.”

To help homeowners make sense of their options, ProVia is offering this round-up of essential factors to consider: Construction To reap the maximum benefits a storm door can provide, take thickness and construction into consideration. Those offered

by ProVia all feature an aluminum wall thickness 20% greater than industry standard, to provide greater protection to your entry door, along with stability and durability for long-term use. Most

brands they carry also have multi-hollow construction, which translates to greater strength and security than standard storm doors.

Style

Storm doors are not always just functional. Certain manufacturers understand that they are a home element that can boost curb appeal, too. Decorative storm doors come with options like beveled glass, stained glass, and privacy glass, adding visual appeal, and a unique artistic statement where you least expect. Different colors and multiple options in hardware styles and finishes allow the storm door to blend in with your exterior design, whether that’s traditional and understated or ultramodern and eye-catching.

Glass

The type of glass you choose can maximize energy efficiency. Low emissivity (Low-E) glass doors, for example, have a thin, invisible coating that reduces infrared and ultraviolet light coming through the door glass. In winter, Low-E glass lets radiant heat pass through, but doesn’t allow it to come back out, for a cozier interior. And in summer, it helps keep heat out. Low-E glass also features UV protection that can prevent fading of items inside your home.

Storm doors with removable glass panels and retractable screens enable airflow and crucial ventilation between the storm and entry doors, while letting the design of the entryway shine.

Accessories Accessories can create additional functionality for your storm door. Have a furry friend who needs regular outdoor access?

Consider a doggie door so they can come and go as they please. Some manufacturers offer this option in multiple sizes to fit your pet’s needs. No streetside mailbox on your property?

Add a mail slot to your storm door.

Other optional features, such as a piano hinge and bottom expander, and an easy release closer, can help your storm door operate more smoothly, while ensuring it’s custom-fit to eliminate drafts.

For more storm door tips and recommendations, visit provia.com/doors/storm-doors/.

Like many home elements, there’s a lot to consider when selecting storm doors. By weighing your style preferences and security needs, and by determining what add-ons your household can benefit from, you can make a decision you won’t regret. ______________________________________

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