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Updated COVID-19 Technical Assistance Publication Issued Page 2

A new study reveals that, compared with other racial/ethnic groups, Black families put more emphasis on having conversations about saving money, spending wisely, setting financial goals, and family finances.

Sheryl Lee Ralph’s 30th Annual Divas Simply Singing Gift Bag Experience Featuring Minority Owned Businesses and Brands Page 6

T. ROWE PRICE: BLACK FAMILIES PRIORITIZE MONEY CONVERSATIONS WITH KIDS MORE THAN OTHER RACIAL GROUPS

A new study from T. Rowe Price reveals that, compared with other racial/ethnic groups, Black families put more emphasis on having conversations about saving money, spending wisely, setting financial goals, and family finances. PAGE 3

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POLITISCOPE

Scientists suggest US embassies were hit with high-power microwaves – here’s how the weapons work

BY EDL SCHAMILOGLU

The mystery ailment that has afflicted U.S. embassy staff and CIA officers off and on over the last four years in Cuba, China, Russia and other countries appears to have been caused by high-power microwaves, according to a report released by the National Academies. A committee of 19 experts in medicine and other fields concluded that directed, pulsed radiofrequency energy is the “most plausible mechanism” to explain the illness, dubbed Havana syndrome.

The report doesn’t clear up who targeted the embassies or why they were targeted. But the technology behind the suspected weapons is well understood and dates back to the Cold War arms race between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.

High-power microwave weapons are generally designed to disable electronic equipment. But as the Havana syndrome reports show, these pulses of energy can harm people, as well.

As an electrical and computer engineer who designs and builds sources of high-power microwaves, I have spent decades studying the physics of these sources, including work with the U.S. Department of Defense. Directed energy microwave weapons convert energy from a power source – a wall plug in a lab or the engine on a military vehicle – into radiated electromagnetic energy and focus it on a target. The directed high-power microwaves damage equipment, particularly

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electronics, without killing nearby people.

Two good examples are Boeing’s Counter-electronics High-powered Microwave Advanced Missile Project (CHAMP), which is a high-power microwave source mounted in a missile, and Tactical High-power Operational Responder (THOR), which was recently developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory to knock out swarms of drones.

Cold War origins These types of directed energy microwave devices came on the scene in the late 1960s in the U.S. and the Soviet Union. They were enabled by the development of pulsed power in the 1960s. Pulsed power generates short electrical pulses that have very high electrical power, meaning both high voltage – up to a few megavolts – and large electrical currents – tens of kiloamps. That’s more voltage than the highest-voltage long-distance power transmis-

sion lines, and about the amount of current in a lightning bolt.

Plasma physicists at the time realized that if you could generate, for example, a 1-megavolt electron beam with 10-kiloamp current, the result would be a beam power of 10 billion watts, or gigawatts.

Converting 10% of that beam power into microwaves using standard microwave tube technology that dates back to the 1940s generates 1 gigawatt of microwaves. For comparison, the output power of today’s typical microwave ovens is around a thousand watts – a million times smaller.

The development of this technology led to a subset of the U.S.-Soviet arms race – a microwave power derby. When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, I and other American scientists gained access to Russian pulsed power accelerators, like the SINUS-6 that is still working in my lab. I had a fruitful decade of collaboration with my Russian colleagues, which swiftly ended following Vladimir Putin’s rise to power.

Today, research in high-power microwaves continues in the U.S. and Russia but has exploded in China. I have visited labs in Russia since 1991 and labs in China since 2006, and the investment being made by China dwarfs activity in the U.S. and Russia. Dozens of countries now have active high-power microwave research programs.

Lots of power, little heat Although these high-power mi-

crowave sources generate very high power levels, they tend to generate repeated short pulses. For example, the SINUS-6 in my lab produces an output pulse on the order of 10 nanoseconds, or billionths of a second. So even when generating 1 gigawatt of output power, a 10-nanosecond pulse has an energy content of only 10 joules. To put this in perspective, the average microwave oven in one second generates 1 kilojoule, or thousand joules of energy. It typically takes about 4 minutes to boil a cup of water, which corresponds to 240 kilojoules of energy.

This is why microwaves generated by these high-power microwave weapons don’t generate noticeable amounts of heat, let alone cause people to explode like baked potatoes in microwave ovens.

High power is important in these weapons because generating very high instantaneous power yields very high instantaneous electric fields, which scale as the square root of the power. It is these high electric fields that can disrupt electronics, which is why the Department of Defense is interested in these devices.

How it affects people The National Academies report links high-power microwaves to impacts on people through the Frey effect. The human head acts as a receiving antenna for microwaves in the low gigahertz frequency range. Pulses of microwaves in these frequencies can cause people to hear

sounds, which is one of the symptoms reported by the affected U.S. personnel. Other symptoms Havana syndrome sufferers have reported include headaches, nausea, hearing loss, lightheadedness and cognitive issues.

The report notes that electronic devices were not disrupted during the attacks, suggesting that the power levels needed for the Frey effect are lower than would be required for an attack on electronics. This would be consistent with a high-power microwave weapon located at some distance from the targets. Power decreases dramatically with distance through the inverse square law, which means one of these devices could produce a power level at the target that would be too low to affect electronics but that could induce the Frey effect.

The Russians and the Chinese certainly possess the capabilities of fielding high-power microwave sources like the ones that appear to have been used in Cuba and China.

The truth of what actually happened to U.S. personnel in Cuba and China – and why – might remain a mystery, but the technology most likely involved comes from textbook physics, and the military powers of the world continue to develop and deploy it.

Edl Schamiloglu is a Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Associate Dean for Research and Innovation in the School of Engineering at the University of New Mexico.

NEWS EEOC Issues Updated COVID-19 Technical Assistance Publication The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently posted an updated and expanded technical assistance publication addressing questions arising under the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The publication, “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws,” now includes a new section providing information to employers and employees about how a COVID-19 vaccination interacts with the legal requirements of the the Americans with Disabilities

Act (ADA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). This includes issues pertaining to medical pre-screening questions and employer accommodations for those unable to receive a vaccination.

In response to inquiries from the public, the EEOC has provided resources on its website related to the pandemic in an employment context. The agency will continue to monitor developments and provide assistance to the public as needed. More information is available at www.eeoc.gov.

Kindbody Announces Recipients of $50,000 Fertility Grant for BIPOC Individuals Kindbody, a fast-growing health and fertility company, recently announced the recipients of a $50,000 fertility grant created this summer in support of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) individuals. Kindbody created the grant in partnership with Fertility for Colored Girls, a nonprofit organization that provides education, awareness and financial assistance to Black women and couples, and other women of color, experiencing infertility.

After a competitive application process, the four grant recipients are Dana Bingham,

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Ma’Keba Spicer, Carmia Marshall and Afrika Lander. The grant will go towards covering three IVF cycles and one egg freezing cycle at Kindbody locations.

“We received over 300 applications, more than 10 times as many applicants we’ve had with previous grants,” said Reverend Dr. Stacey Edwards-Dunn, who founded Fertility for Colored Girls after going through seven rounds of IVF herself. “The overwhelming amount of submissions I reviewed underscores that Black Lives Matter, and Black reproductive health matters too.”

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NEWS

T. Rowe Price: Black Families Prioritize Money Conversations With Kids More Than Other Racial Groups Continued from page 1 A new study from T. Rowe Price reveals that, compared with other racial/ethnic groups, Black families put more emphasis on having conversations about saving money, spending wisely, setting financial goals, and family finances.

T. Rowe Price’s 12th annual Parents, Kids & Money Survey, which sampled more than 2,000 parents of 8- to 14-year-olds and their kids, reveals insights on the ways that parents of different racial/ethnic groups discuss financial concepts with kids in light of the well-documented racial wealth gap.

“We’re encouraged to see that many Black families are frequently having money conversations with their kids, as we’ve learned that these discussions can be powerful drivers for building financial capabilities in adulthood,” says Renee Christoff, head of global associate engagement + corporate responsibility at T. Rowe Price. “However, we know that having financial capabilities does not automatically equate to having the ability to build wealth. The factors contributing to the racial wealth gap are complex, intertwined with history, and we believe there is an opportunity for our financial education programming to address aspects of it.”

HOW WE’RE TAKING ACTION According to a press release, T. Rowe Price recognizes that financial institutions have historically played a significant role in the creation of the wealth gap, and the firm is dedicated to being part of the solution to counteract this legacy. As a part of the firm’s ongoing commitment to promoting racial equity, the results of this study mark a necessary step for T. Rowe Price to better understand the landscape and evaluate how its financial education program

LAST SUMMER, T. ROWE PRICE ANNOUNCED THAT IT WOULD BE DONATING $2 MILLION TOWARD ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE WORKING TO ADDRESS RACIAL INEQUALITY, IN ADDITION TO DONATING MORE THAN $2.4 MILLION OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS TO ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING TO INCREASE ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY TO PEOPLE OF COLOR. can promote wealth accumulation among Black families.

“Home ownership and retirement savings can serve as powerful generators of wealth creation,” Christoff says. “Helping Black children understand how to access these wealth-building investments will be integrated into our program going forward, as part of our ongoing and evolving commitment to advancing racial equity in our communities.”

Last summer, T. Rowe Price announced that it would be donating $2 million toward organizations that are working to address racial inequality, in addition to donating more than $2.4 million over the past five years to organizations seeking to increase access and opportunity to people of color. The T. Rowe Price Foundation has also increased its funding to advance equity and to support minority-led organizations by 130% over the past five years.

The firm’s Parents, Kids & Money Survey has consistently shown that there is an opportunity for all parents to have more money conversations with their kids. To help parents discuss money with their kids, the firm created MoneyConfidentKids.com, which provides free online educational games; tips for parents that are focused on financial concepts, such as goal-setting, spending versus saving, inflation, asset allocation, and investment diversification; and

classroom lessons for educators.

MONEY CONVERSATIONS AND ATTITUDES VARY BY RACE * Black parents are more likely to say discussing money is important: Black parents find talking with their child about saving money and spending wisely (58%) more important than white parents (44%), Asian parents (38%), and Hispanic parents (46%). Similarly, Black parents find talking with their child about family finances (38%) more important than white parents (26%), Asian parents (21%), and Hispanic parents (26%). And Black parents find talking with their child about setting financial goals (47%) more important than white parents (37%), Asian parents (20%), and Hispanic parents (41%). * White parents are more likely to say they only talk about money when kids ask: Thirty-eight percent of white parents agree with the statement, “I generally only talk to my kids about money when they ask,” compared with only 3% of Black parents who agree with the statement. * Kids of Black parents are more likely to say their parents always discuss money with them: Compared with kids of white parents, more kids of Black parents say their parents always discuss with them the importance of saving (42% vs. 32%), maintaining a budget (35% vs. 19%), and

setting financial goals (29% vs. 18%).

However, there is evidence to suggest that these conversations are more likely to happen in private settings, as 54% of kids of Black parents say their parents tell them not to discuss money in public compared with only 18% of kids of white parents. * Conversations make a difference: More Black parents and their kids (30% and 26%) say that conversations about finance make a difference versus white parents and their kids (18% and 19%). * Potential differences in allowances: Black parents report giving an allowance to their kids more than white parents (78% vs. 68%).

However, these findings were not corroborated by kids’ responses, as 90% of kids of white parents report receiving an allowance compared with 88% of kids of Black parents.

Previous Parents, Kids & Money Surveys have revealed that providing an allowance can be effective an teaching tool in helping kids understand money. * Understanding the value of a dollar: Forty percent of white parents say they have a hard time making their kids understand the value of a dollar compared with only 26% of Black parents.

EVIDENCE OF THE RACIAL WEALTH GAP * Fewer Black parents have retirement savings: Compared with white parents, fewer Black parents have money saved for retirement (46% vs. 55%). While many families under-save for retirement, this problem appears to be particularly acute among Black families. Additionally, Black parents are less likely than white parents to save using a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored plan (42% vs. 55%), Roth IRA (13% vs. 20%), and Traditional IRA (17% vs. 21%). * Black parents with retirement

Central State University Receives Grant from Dominion Energy for IT Infrastructure, Scholarship Endowment, and Study-Internships Students at Central State University will expand its summer institute internship programs, increase virtual learning accessibility, and grow their endowment scholarship funds thanks to a $500,000 grant from Dominion Energy.

Central State University is one of 11 historically black colleges and universities benefitting from Dominion Energy’s six-year “HBCU Promise.”

The program will support endowments, capital projects, operating expenses, and educational

programs in clean energy at HBCUs in Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

“Dominion Energy is proud to partner with Central State University in supporting scholarships for students and enhancing the institution’s IT infrastructure to bridge the digital divide,” said Leighton McCoy, vice president of gas distribution technical services. “This grant will also provide real-world work experience through student internships as they explore

their career options. We look forward to uplifting Central State University students and highlighting their achievements as they pursue excellence and success.”

Dominion Energy also has committed $10 million in scholarships to assist African American and other underrepresented minority students who reside in the company’s service area. Students can learn more and apply at DominionEnergy.com/EquityScholarships.

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savings are more likely to make withdrawals from it: Thirty-one percent of white parents with retirement savings have withdrawn money from it within the past two years compared with 43% of Black parents. The top reason white parents cited for withdrawing retirement funds was covering a home repair (34%), whereas the top reason Black families cited was paying off debt (43%). * Black parents are less likely to have a mortgage: When looking at types of debt, Black parents were less likely than white parents to have a mortgage (32% vs. 47%).

This finding is consistent with home ownership rates reported by U.S. census data in the first quarter of 2020, which found a gap in home ownership rates among all Black and white households (44% vs. 74%). * More Black parents are carrying student loan debt: More Black parents carry student loan debt than white parents from both of their own student loans (34% vs. 22%) and their kids’ student loans (10% vs. 5%).

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FASHION

Black-Owned Cosmetics Brand releases Red and Berry Lipstick Collection Every makeup-wearer needs the perfect red lip, and Juvia’s Place’s Reds and Berries Lipstick Collection features an array of red and berry-colored lipsticks, lip-glosses and two lip liners.

The Reds and Berries Collection is a follow-up to the Nude Lipstick Collection, which launched in July.

The Reds and Berries collection contains 9 velvet

matte lipsticks ($14 each) broken down into three color families: Red Cherry, Red Wine and Berries.

The Reds Cherry Family 1. So Red 2. Afrik 3. The Perfect Red

3. Fierce The Berries Family 1. Frenemy 2. Drama Queen 3. Oh Damn The set also includes two liquid lipsticks: 1. Scarlet 2. saRed Velvet

The Reds Wine Family 1. Rouge 2. Rude Girl

6 Lip Glosses ($13 each) 1. Ruby Rose 2. Sweet Beets

3. Maroon 4. She’s Royal 5. Culture 6. Cherry Love 2 Luxe Lip Liners ($10 each) 1. Wine 2. RUBY The complete collection can be purchased for $224.

Founded in 2015 by Chichi Eburu, Juvia’s Place

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is a Black-owned cosmetic brand. Today, Juvia’s Place is one of the most celebrated makeup lines currently on the market and is known for their African-themed palettes

and richly pigmented blushes and highlighters. The Red and Berries Lipstick Collection can be purchased at https://www. juviasplace.com/collections/ lips

Barber College At South Suburban College in South Holland Offers Quick Access To A Career Credential And Wages The South Suburban College Board of Trustees recently approved the hiring of its first ever Barber College faculty, Bobby Mattison, at its November board meeting.

Chairman Frank M. Zuccarelli and the SSC Board first announced the establishment program last December. The college subsequently received full approval from the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) this year as well as its licensure from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

Construction for the new, fully equipped barbering facility has already been completed at the college’s Main Campus in South Holland.

Mattison will begin leading the program effective January 4, 2021 as SSC readies to open for the spring semester.

A licensed barber and barbering instructor, Mattison was instrumental in growing and licensing a Barbering Program at Statesville Correctional Center, and most recently at Cook County Juvenile Detention Center. He also opened a private business called Legacy Barber College with a partner in Glenwood, IL, for which he was featured on ABC News.

Mattison says he looks forward to creating new opportunities for others to become barbers. “You have to find something you love and would do it for free, but find a way to get paid for it,” said Mattison. “Barbering is that for me and I know it can be for so many others.”

The SSC Barbering program was established in part by a Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI) grant the college received through the Illinois Community College Board which included funding for several new in-demand programs.

The WEI project is designed to create, support and expand short-term workforce training opportunities in high need areas within SSC District #510. Through expanded access, opportunity, and support services, the project is anticipated to yield impactful outcomes for individuals, families, communities, local businesses.

The Barbering curriculum is a 17-month credit program leading to professional

South Suburban College recently announced the opening of a Barber College at its South Holland Campus.

certification. SSC will be offering a 41-hour Barber Technician (BT) Certificate and a 60-hour Associate of Applied Science Degree in Barbering track for students seeking a college degree as a part of the program. Both tracks will include preparation and testing for National Barbering Written Licensing Examination, which is essential to applying for licensure in Illinois.

“South Suburban College’s Barbering Program will be the only active public Barber

School in the state,” added Matt Beasland, Dean of Adult & Continuing Education and administrator over the Barber College. “It will provide our constituents with quick access to a career credential that can lead to family sustaining wages.”

According to BLS data, the average salary for a Barber in Illinois is $42,930, or $20.64 per hour with an increase in demand of 9% by 2026. In the Southland area, there are currently 286 new job openings for barbers.

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For more information about Barber School and the WEI programs at SSC, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2413, email workforceequity@ssc.edu or visit www.ssc. edu/wei.

Most SSC courses will continue to be offered through the virtual classroom model during the Spring 2021 Semester, with exceptions for some programs such as Barbering. Social distancing and PPE will be used as appropriate for in-person classes.

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ENTERTAINMENT

AMC Networks And Robert L. Johnson To Rebrand UMC Streaming Service As ‘ALLBLK’ Early Next Year

The collaborative team of Infinite Scope and ToiBox Consulting proudly announced that this year’s gift bags were filled with products and brands primarily from minority and/or female-owned businesses.

Sheryl Lee Ralph’s 30th Annual Divas Simply Singing Gift Bag Experience Featuring Minority Owned Businesses and Brands Divas Simply Singing with Sheryl Lee Ralph, the longest running musical fundraiser in the fight against HIV/AIDS, celebrated its 30-year anniversary. The explosive 2-hour telethon was co-hosted by the Diva herself— Sheryl Lee Ralph, KTLA weather reporter, Kaj Goldberg and singer/actor Kalen Allen, honored Patti Labelle, Sharon Stone & Wendell James for their contributions, impact and support of Ralph and the D.I.V.A. Foundation.

The annual event, often referred to as a “magical night,” lived up to its reputation showcasing some of the industry’s most talented and inspiring singers. The show featured performances by Grammy award winners Lalah Hathaway, Anthony Hamilton, The Clark Sisters, Oleta Adams, Stephanie Mills, Gloria Gaynor, Thelma Houston, Jody Watley and Kenny Lattimore. Gospel recording artist, Jonathan McReynolds, Leslie Odom (“Hamilton”), MJ Rodriguez (Pose), Sheléa, Miss Lawrence and J’Nai Bridges were also a part of the all-star line-up. Of course, Divas wouldn’t be Divas without a performance by Ralph’s longtime friend/supporter Jenifer Lewis (Black-ish).

Each year, to show her appreciation, Ralph ensures that each performer leaves with a bag of gratitude on behalf of the D.I.V.A.

Participating brands can be viewed at the online gift portal at www.giftsfitforadiva.com.

Foundation. This year was no exception.

The Diva’s team worked closely with Reid Rich of Infinite Scope PR and Toi Troutman of ToiBox Consulting to procure quality products for the gift bags. The collaborative team of Infinite Scope and ToiBox Consulting proudly announced that this year’s gift bags were filled with products and brands primarily from minority and/or female-owned businesses.

Some of the standouts in the gift bag include 18-hour Matte Lipgloss

by Einaff Cosmetics, Soulmakeover Candles, Milk & Brookies, FanA-Cake; cake fans created by

legendary rap artist Dana Dane, silky whipped body butter by the Glo Pro, Co., clothing from Bougie Gurlz Boutique, Afrokiss T-shirts

by Black Label Tees, SOE Yoni Steam, “Unbothered,” a custom herb tea by Hollywood Veganista, personalized Cinch Sacks by Let’s Get Personal and more.

Participating brands can be viewed at the online gift portal at www.giftsfitforadiva.com. The site was created to showcase the products from the gift bag and to raise awareness to minority owned small businesses, many of which are struggling to survive the effects of COVID-19. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

UMC (www.UMC.tv), the streaming service created by BET Founder Robert L. Johnson which focuses exclusively on Black TV and film, will be rebranded as ALLBLK in January 2021.

Launched in November 2014 under Johnson’s RLJ Entertainment entity, UMC was part of AMC Networks’ November 2018 acquisition of RLJ Entertainment.

The first quarter launch will find the service debuting a premium, new look and feel as ALLBLK ramps up production on a robust slate of original series heading into the new year – including the previously announced multi-cam comedy, Millennials; MC Lyte sitcom, Partners In Rhyme; legal drama, Lace; haircare makeover series, My Mane Problem; and the Datari Turner/eOne reality series, Notorious Queens.

UMC launched as the first-tomarket subscription streaming service to focus primarily on African American audiences, dedicated to delivering content for and by Black people. “UMC began as a distribution model for Black creatives to directly reach the ALLBLK WILL REPLACE then largely underserved African UMC REFERENCES American audience without the ACROSS ALL APPS, restrictions of legacy content CHANNELS, AND development and traditional PLATFORMS IN THE U.S. broadcast models,” Johnson said DURING THE FIRST FULL in a statement. “As technology WEEK OF JANUARY, advances and programming INCLUDING ACROSS IOS, demands from our community ANDROID, AND AMAZON evolve, the rebranded ALLBLK PRIME VIDEO CHANNELS; will be well positioned to breakout APPLE TV AND APPLE as the preeminent streaming TV CHANNELS; ROKU destination for viewers seeking AND ROKU CHANNELS; Black entertainment.”

AMAZON FIRE TV, The fast-growing streamer has YOUTUBE TV, COX, DISH, seen explosive triple-digit growth as a result of strategic programming SLING TV, CHARTER initiatives spearheaded by Brett AND MORE. Dismuke, UMC/WE tv general manager. In addition to ongoing productions, the content lineup for ALLBLK will feature the continuation of tentpole original series Double Cross, A House Divided, and Craig Ross Jr.’s Monogamy; WE tv co-production Beyond the Pole; and latest new releases A Closer Look, For the Love of Jason, and Terror Lake Drive.

AMC Networks SVOD President, Miguel Penella stated, “As our SVOD services continue to develop loyal subscription bases, establishing strong brands that cater to the targeted interests of our viewership is highly imperative. UMC’s rebranding as ALLBLK speaks to the need for curated entertainment experiences immersed in authenticity and targeted to the viewing interest of Black Americans, specifically the Black female audience.”

Added Dismuke, “Since I first came on board in January 2019, the service has seen significant growth that depicted the need to craft a new brand identity aligned with how expansive our content slate and viewership has become. While we’re revamping our brand, what remains constant is our commitment to providing a home for Black creatives in front of and behind the camera to find opportunity and tell captivating stories. As we enter a new era of diversity and reflection in the entertainment industry, we’re excited for audiences to experience what will soon be ALLBLK.” ALLBLK will replace UMC references across all apps, channels, and platforms in the U.S. during the first full week of January, including across iOS, Android, and Amazon Prime Video Channels; Apple TV and Apple TV Channels; Roku and Roku Channels; Amazon Fire TV, YouTube TV, Cox, DISH, Sling TV, Charter and more.

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Classifieds REAL ESTATES AC 12-16-2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- KENNETH WHITE, FAGINA WHITE A/K/A FAGINIA WHITE, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC, AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN FINANCIAL FUNDING CORP, STATE OF ILLINOIS, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. F/K/A CAPITAL ONE BANK, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC Defendants 09 CH 27783 19921 LAKE PARK DRIVE Lynwood, IL 60411 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 25, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 14, 2021, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 19921 LAKE PARK DRIVE, Lynwood, IL 60411 Property Index No. 33-07-417-0160000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $709,053.30. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a

common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, Alexander Potestivo, POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number 113543. 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. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago IL, 60606 312-263-0003 E M a i l : ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. 113543 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 09 CH 27783 TJSC#: 40-870 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 # 09 CH 27783 I3155752 ____________________________ AC 12-30-2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NA; Plaintiff, vs. PATRICIA A. ESKRIDGE AKA PATRICIA ESKRIDGE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 9141 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, February 1, 2021 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 32-17-414-005-0000.

Commonly known as 140 Broadway Avenue, Chicago Heights, IL 60411. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale

terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 2205611. 19-024949 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3161775 ____________________________

OUTDOORS Top Considerations for Cool Weather Camping (StatePoint) It’s almost never too cold to head outdoors when you’re well-prepared. On your next coolweather hike or camping trip, keep these considerations in mind for a safe and comfortable experience: • Between a rock and a cold place: Not only will the addition of a sleeping pad under your sleeping bag make your tent a comfier place to get some quality shut-eye after a long day of hiking, rappelling or fishing, it will also provide an important additional layer between you and the cold ground, helping keep you warm. Lightweight and compact, many models are inflatable and pack up neatly between uses.

• Sure-footing: When trail conditions will potentially be slick, it’s always a good idea to bring along the equipment needed to stay surefooted. Be sure to wear waterproof hiking shoes or boots with solid traction and consider using trekking poles for further stability.

• Tech zone: Staying aware of shifting conditions is especially important when adventuring in the cooler months. Wearable tech, like Pro Trek watches from Casio, can help. Rugged and water-resistant up to 100 meters, these watches provide crucial information such as altitude, location, barometric pressure, as well as sunrise and sunset times. These features can help you with navigation, planning and staying on top of weather conditions.

Ranging in price between about $200-$500, it’s easy to find a model that meets your needs, whether you’re an angler or a whitewater rafter.

• Health and wellness: In chilly weather, sun protection and hydration remain just as critical as they do on hot days. Be sure to wear sunscreen on any exposed skin, along with lip balm containing SPF and sunglasses offering UV protection. If drinking cold water outdoors doesn’t appeal to you this time of year, heat beverages before hikes and stow them in an insulated thermos.

The temperatures may be falling, but there is no need to rule out an outdoor-oriented trip. Proper gear can help ensure a successful adventure. ___________________________

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