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MELVIN KING, AN ARTIST ON A MISSION

Church inspired scenes become the focus on artists’ work

By Christopher Shuttlesworth “The Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH), which is a mission-driven affordable housing nonprofit, hosted a free opening reception for ‘The Work of Melvin King: A Chicago Experience’ on April 14, from 6 to 9pm at the William Hill Gallery, located at 6144 South Cottage Grove,” according to a POAH press release.

King, who began his passion as an artist at ten years old, said he didn’t know any Black artists at the time. But King said he began to get heavily attached to artwork by White artists like Clifford Lee, Pablo Picasso, Paul Kee and more.

“I used to go to a lot of art fairs when I was young,” King said. “My teachers used to take me, but they were basically all white shows. I didn’t know any Black artists and when I went on the Northside to the art shows I became attached to it. And it was something that I wanted to do.”

King, who was also raised in church, said he would

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Melvin King began his passion as an artist at ten years old. King said one of the significant ways that people are intrigued and blessed by his artwork is through his paintings of church scenes and religious organizations. Some of his early influencers were artists such as Clifford Lee, Pablo Picasso, Paul Kee and more.

FREE TOURS CELEBRATE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S 150TH ANNIVERSARY Join the party as the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust celebrates the 150th anniversary of the birth of the iconic architect with free tours and refreshments at the Trust’s popular tour sites in Oak Park and Chicago.

Festive Neighborhood Open Houses will take place in the evening on Thursday, June 8, Frank Lloyd Wright’s birthday, at the following locations: Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio (1889/1898), 6-8 p.m., 951 Chicago Ave., Oak Park, Ill. Wright’s first home and studio is where the innovative architect experimented with design concepts and developed the Prairie style of architecture.

Frederick C. Robie House (190810), 6-8 p.m., 5757 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago. This masterpiece of the Prairie style and icon of modern architecture with magnificent leaded glass windows is located on the University of Chicago campus.

Emil Bach House (1915), 4-7 p.m., 7415 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago. Built after Wright returned to the United States after an extended stay in Europe, this fully restored house is intimate in scale and points toward Wright’s future stylistic direction.

Free tours at each building will be offered first-come, first-served.

Frederick C. Robie House, (Frank Lloyd Wright, 1908-10), Chicago. Photo credit: Courtesy of Frank Lloyd Wright Trust. Photographer: Tim Long

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CHICAGO --Alexis and Kayla Cain, 13-year old twin sisters who are residents of Chatham Village scored 898 and 896 out of a possible 900 on the CPS Selective Enrollment test at Kenwood Academy.

Straight A students and perennials on the principal’s list, the 8th graders will attend Whitney Young High School in the fall.

The girls are an example of what can be accomplished with a solid work ethic, something their father, Edward Cain, says they have always had.

Since 3rd grade, the girls have participated in the Chicago PreCollege Science & Engineering Program, a free Saturday STEM Class held at the University of Illinois.

Both sisters have excelled in the program although Alexis, in particular, loves math and science so much she does science projects for fun. “I love the empowerment the girls get from participating in the program,” says their father. He believes it has contributed greatly to their overall success.

Alexis and Kayla are well-rounded overachievers. Prior to attending Kenwood, they were accomplished students at Dixon

Elementary School in Chatham. Their extra-curricular activities have included a stint in the Chicago Children’s Choir, winning a spelling bee and an art contest that afforded them free classes at the Hyde Park Art Center. At Kenwood they are members of the Latin Club and the Random Acts of Kindness club. On Sundays, the girls attend St. Mark Methodist Church where they not only sing in the choir but are in the Acolytes program where they assist the clergy in the performance of rites.

Despite a heavy academic and extracurricular schedule the girls manage to find time to volunteer at Chatham Village during Movie Day and other events. And they’re looking forward with great anticipation to their 8th grade class trip and their graduation. To help the twins raise the funds for the trip, visit their GoFundMe page at https://www. gofundme.com/caintwinsclasstrip.

For more information on the Chicago Pre-College Science & Engineering Program, visit www.chiprep.org or email info@ chiprep.org.

The girls are an example of what can be accomplished with a solid work ethic, something their father.

Duckworth Responds to Administration’s Threat to Eliminate EPA Region 5 [CHICAGO, IL] — U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) recently criticized reports that the Trump Administration is considering closing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5 Main Office in Chicago, where more than 1,000 dedicated civil servants work. Duckworth met with many of the EPA’s Region 5 staffers in Chicago recently to discuss the critical work they do to protect the health and safety of Americans living in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Duckworth is a member of the Environment & Public Works Committee and the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water and Wildlife, which is tasked with ensuring clean water and helping prevent lead water contamination.

“At a time when families across our state are worrying about contaminated drinking water, it would be dangerous and irresponsible for the President to gut the agency that’s charged with protecting the Great Lakes from pollution and keeping our children safe from lead poisoning,” said Senator Duckworth. “Dismantling the EPA would jeopardize the safety of families across Illinois and the entire country,” she added.

During EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt’s confirmation hearing, Duckworth pressed him on the importance of appointing a permanent leader to head the EPA Region 5. Duckworth also got Pruitt to agree about the need to empower the dedicated men and women who serve in EPA Region 5 in the aftermath of Flint, Michigan, to act proactively when a state fails to protect its citizens.

Alexis and Kayla Cain.

briefly 8th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards SPRINGFIELD – In honor of National Volunteer Week, the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Commission) presented 24 Illinoisans and four businesses with the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award during a special reception at the Old State Capitol on April 25, 2017 at 1 p.m.

The award recognized volunteers and volunteer programs that have made a difference in Illinois and highlighted the importance of volunteerism and community service. Governor Bruce Rauner has proclaimed April 23-29, 2017 as National Volunteer Week in Illinois.

Nearly 200 nominations were received by the Commission in six categories (adult, AmeriCorps, business, senior, Senior Corps, and youth) from the Commission’s five service regions across the state (Northeast, Northwest, East Central, West Central, and Southern). Commissioners reviewed the nomination applications and selected 28 award winners.

Information about each recipient is available at www.Serve.Illinois.gov.

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Stratton Passes Legislation to Study State’s Law Enforcement Records

As advocates nationally look to reform the criminal justice system, Juliana Stratton, D-Chicago, recently passed legislation out of the House that would study Illinois law enforcement’s antiquated system of record keeping.

“Within the criminal justice system, there are so many moving parts, so it’s important to take a step back and take a snapshot of where we are right now,” Stratton said. “We need to look at the efficiency of our record system and as more local systems move towards electronic records to what extent is an over-reliance on paper slowing down the system as a whole?”

The Stratton-introduced House Bill 3879 calls for the state to identify the law enforcement agencies still operating on paper systems.

Even in 2017, many law enforcement agencies still have not moved to digital or electronic storage. The study would identify all law enforcement agencies who do not have electronic records to better allow policymakers to create a pathway for these counties to digitize their records in the future.

“Even in 2017, many law enforcement agencies still have not moved to digital or electronic storage or information sharing,” Stratton continued. “Having a more efficient system is one factor for creating a more just system.”

House Bill 3879 passed unanimously in the House and now heads to the Senate.

SSC Court Reporting Student Wins 1st Place in NCRA Contest

In honor of 2017 Court Reporting & Captioning Week, the National Court Reporting Association’s (NCRA) Student Committee challenged court reporting students to transcribe as many tests as possible during the week to qualify for a prize. First place was awarded to Angela Patla, a student at South Suburban College, Oak Forest, IL. Robyn Broyles a student at GateWay Community College, Phoenix, Ariz., earned second place, and Evie Morris, a student at the Court Reporting Institute of St. Louis, Mo., earned third place.

Under the contest’s rules, participants did not have to pass the tests, simply transcribe them. The first place winner Patla will be awarded a copy of NCRA’s RPR Study Guide, Broyles will have one leg of the RPR Skills Test covered, and Morris will receive a $25 Starbucks gift card.

Students who participated in the challenge were also required to submit a test verification form signed by both the student and a teacher.

“When I heard of the contest, I was debating on whether or not I should go for it. Winning the RPR Study Guide book was definitely something that pushed me in doing the contest,” said Patla, who won top honors by transcribing 31 tests during the competition.

For more information on the Court Reporting Program, contact LaTherese Cooke at (708) 596-2000, ext. 3217 or email lcooke@ssc. edu. For more information about all of SSC’s programs, admissions and registration, please visit www.ssc.edu or contact the Admissions Office at (708) 210-5718.

May is Drowning Prevention Month in Illinois

Illinois DCFS recently released two audio and two video public service announcements (PSAs) aimed to educate the public about the importance of actively watching kids when they are in or near water to prevent accidental drowning deaths.

According to the CDC, drowning ranks fifth among the leading causes of unintentional injury and death in the US, and is the second leading cause of injury death for children ages 1 to 14 years. More children between the ages of 1 and 4 die from drowning than any other cause of death except birth defects.

In 2016, 21 Illinois children under the age of 18 lost their lives due to accidental drowning: 13 in pools, three in bathtubs, two in lakes, two in rivers and one in a drainage ditch.

For more water safety tips, including posters and coloring books for children, visit www.DCFS.Illinois.gov.

Emil Bach House (Frank Lloyd Wright, 1915), Chicago. Photo credit: Courtesy of Frank Lloyd Wright Trust. Photographer: James Caulfield

FREE TOURS CELEBRATE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S 150TH ANNIVERSARY Continued from page 1

Refreshments will be served outdoors after guests complete their tours.

Frank Lloyd Wright was born in Spring Green, Wis. and made his name in the Chicago area, which boasts more Wright buildings that anywhere else.

His story is rich with the influences that sparked his imagination and shaped his completely original talent. He was a pioneer of many concepts that continue to apply to modern living in the 21st century, such as integrating architecture and interior design, combining architecture with the natural environment and incorporating an open interior floor plan in home

design.

Wright began his career in 1887 in Chicago as an apprentice and later became a key assistant in Louis Sullivan’s studio. After five years with Adler and Sullivan, Wright opened his own business and quickly built a successful practice, in demand for his distinctive, ground-hugging homes inspired by the flat Midwestern landscape. This vision for a new American architecture eventually became known as the Prairie style.

Visit flwright.org for information about tours and programs exploring Wright’s Chicago and for updates on the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust’s 150th anniversary activities.

MELVIN KING, AN ARTIST ON A MISSION Continued from page 1

witness and minister to people outside of the church about Jesus Christ.

“I start using my art work as a way to get the word of God out,” King said. “I started the artwork and painting as a hobby. I didn’t know it was really worth anything…it was something that I was doing as a passion. But then a lot of people started asking me to bring my artwork to their studios and galleries, mostly White people.”

He said as his artwork began to flourish in the industry, he began to wonder how he would balance his passion as an artist and his ministry to God’s people.

“I said now how I’m going to have time to witness to people on the streets,” King said. “Well, I’m going to start putting my messages of God in the paintings. That’s what the Lord showed me.”

King said through his new found religious paintings, many people and religious organizations were blessed and became even more intrigued by his artwork.

“On the other hand some other organizations

didn’t want anything about Jesus and they made that clear to me,” he said. “Matter of fact, some of them wanted me to take the name of Jesus out of the paintings. That’s when I found out that everyone is not a Christian. But Moody Bible Institute, universities and different churches became very interested.”

King explained that he became attached to painting church scenes by consistently going to churches and looking around at the scenery and watching the people and noticing the outfits they wore.

“I became attached to church scenes because I could witness to people through my paint and brush,” said King.

He decided to have his art displayed in the Chatham neighborhood. “I think it’s something that we’ve been missing out on,” he said. “I found out that there are so many young Black artists who never had anybody to encourage them to do art. I feel that the Lord has chosen me to be one of the people to open up the venue for Black artists, young and old,” he said.

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Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton Leads Charge to Investigate Federal Advertising

timeframes.”

Through a spokesman, Norton said she was pleased that The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has GAO is moving forward. heard the call for a new report on federal advertising and Norton said that the federal government is the largest they’re listening. advertiser in the United States and it’s important that news One year ago, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes outlets and media companies owned or published by people Norton (D-D.C.) stood on Capitol Hill with members of of color with a primary mission to serve communities of color the National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP) have the same opportunities as other media outlets, especially and the National Newspaper Publishers Association as the Black and Hispanic populations continue to grow in (NNPA) urging the GAO to issue a new report detailing our country. how much money federal agencies spend on advertising In 2007, the GAO investigated the spending on in Black- and Hispanic-owned newspapers and media advertising contracts with minority-owned businesses by companies. Now, the GAO said it that will launch a formal five agencies—the Department of Defense, Department investigation. of the Treasury, the Department of Health and Human The GAO is an independent, nonpartisan agency Services, the Department of the Interior, and the National Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, (D-D.C.), has led the push for a new GAO report that works for Congress and investigates how the federal on federal advertising. In this photo, Norton speaks outside of the U.S. Capitol Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)—and government spends taxpayer dollars, according to the found that just five percent of the $4.3 billion available for during a joint press conference between NNPA and NAHP in March 2016.

(Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA) group’s website. advertising campaigns went to minority-owned businesses.

Norton has been at the forefront of the call for the GAO officials said that each federal agency has its report, noting that the federal government spends billions own budget, and because of a lack of research on this topic, and a long overdue follow up to a 2007 GAO report that of dollars on advertising services each year, but spends very little totals are currently unavailable on the entirety of government revealed the lack of advertising by federal agencies in minoritywith minority-owned publications and media companies. advertising spending. owned media companies.

“Exactly one year ago, Congresswoman Norton stood along Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., president and CEO of the NNPA, Norton’s letter was signed by several members of Congress with NAHP and NNPA members on the steps of Capitol Hill said that the NNPA encourages the GAO to expedite the including: former Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G.K. requesting that the GAO issue a report on federal advertising completion of this vital and important study.

Butterfield (D-N.C.); Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.); Rep. Yvette contracts with minority-owned newspapers,” said Silvana Diaz, “Billions of dollars are at stake and Black Americans and Clarke (D-N.Y.), Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-Ohio); Rep. John the legislative committee chair for the NAHP. “That was only Hispanic Americans should be treated fairly and equitably when Conyers (D-Mich.); Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) and Rep. Maxine the beginning. Since then, we have taken this cause and request it comes to federal spending on advertising across the nation,” Waters (D-Calif.). up with various members of Congress and U.S. Senators in said Chavis. “We thank those members of the U.S. Congress, who In December, Sens. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), Charles order to build and generate the support needed to give this continue to press for the GAO to take action on this matter.”

Schumer (D-N.Y.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Mazie Hirono request the necessary attention.”

In addition to the update from the GAO, Norton wants more (D-Hawaii) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) joined Norton’s efforts, Diaz continued: “E-mails and phone calls went accountability. each sending their own letters to the GAO. unanswered, but with perseverance and commitment, we She noted that, combined, the NAHP and NNPA enjoy an “Yes, we have accepted the request,” said Chuck Young, gathered not only enough, but also the adequate support to help the managing director of public affairs for the GAO. “No start estimated reach of 43 million readers each week across the United us push this request.”

States. With close to 97 million African-Americans and Hispanics date is set yet, but the first thing we do when such work begins In March 2016, Norton sent a letter to Gene Dodaro, the in the U.S. today, representing 33 percent of the total population, is to determine the full scope of the areas we will cover and the comptroller general at the GAO, asking for a new investigation this consumer segment demands attention, Norton said. methodology to be used. Once that is all done, then we will have

By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor)

ANNUAL STATE BUSINESS TAX BURDEN RANKINGS RELEASED Chicago, IL, - As the Illinois legislature grapples with a growing budget deficit, a new nationwide study of state business tax burden by Anderson Economic Group shows that Illinois’ business tax burden is in the middle of the pack nationally, but higher than those in neighboring states. The study found that 9.4 percent of Illinois business profits went toward state and local taxes in 2015 (the most recent year for which data are available), placing the state at 30th out of 51 states including the District of Columbia. Meanwhile, Indiana had the fifth lowest tax burden of any state, with 7.0 percent of business profits going toward taxes.

Ohio had the 9th lowest burden at 7.3 percent, and Wisconsin finished in 24th place at 8.7 percent.

Anderson Economic Group’s 2017 Business Tax Burden Rankings is the eighth edition of an annual comprehensive report on the business tax burdens of all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The report shows Oklahoma, Oregon, and North Carolina leading the nation with the lowest business tax burdens, and Maine, Wyoming and North Dakota with the highest burdens.

The rport considers more than just corporate income taxes, addressing 11 different categories of taxes paid by business. Of these, property and sales taxes are the largest taxes borne by businesses.

“Some tax rankings order states based on the rate for a single tax or on a particular tax policy preference,” said Jason Horwitz, AEG director of economics and public policy. “We estimate the actual amount of tax revenue collected from businesses across all types of business taxes.”

The rankings are based on an objective measure of business tax burden that allow employers, policymakers, and investors to compare business tax burdens in different states using a published and consistent methodology, and fully disclosed data sources.

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King And Moschino Partner To Launch Sweet

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NEW YORK-The celebration of the launch PRNewswire/ -- In will culminate at the exclusive partnership with star-studded Moschino Candy Moschino, King—a Crush Desert Party during the leading interactive Coachella music festival, where entertainment company the entire event space will for the mobile world— be transformed into a Candy and the acclaimed Kingdom. Key visuals and creative director Jeremy moments from the game will Scottare coming together be brought to life with tangible to celebrate the fifth props that will be as vibrant inanniversary of the person as they are on screen.

Candy Crush franchise, “We couldn’t think of a better one of the world’s most partner to transform Candy popular mobile games.

Crush into this fun and playful Creative Director Jeremy Scott combines pop culture with design in new tasty collection.

Together, Scott and capsule collection that our players will have the Candy Crush team a chance to own and wear,” said Sebastian by landing its own deserved place in the pop culture are launching a limited edition colorful Knutsson, Chief Creative Officer at King. capsule collection comprised of summer festival must- zeitgeist. The partnership with Moschino, a fashion “Moschino and Jeremy Scott are known for their house at the forefront of merging pop culture with haves. Featuring a backpack (650 USD), phone case larger than life creations and bringing popular culture high fashion, brings fans of the Candy Crush franchise to the runway, so it’s the perfect partnership as we (70 USD), and swimwear for men and women (250 an opportunity to visually exclaim their fandom of the prepare to mark the five-year anniversary of Candy USDand 300 USD) inspired by Candy Crush. These game by wearing the playful styles from the designer’s Crush Saga. The game has earned a firm position in items will be available exclusively on Moschino.com, collection. until the collection sells-out. the cultural zeitgeist and the collection is a celebration “As someone who is inspired by pop culture, The announcement marks a milestone of this.” it was only a matter of time till I’d play with the achievement for Candy Crush, a franchise that For more information and to shop the Moschino iconography of Candy Crush,” said Jeremy Scott, celebrates its fifth anniversary this year, with millions Candy Crush capsule collection please visit Moschino. of people around the globe playing the game each day. Creative Director for Moschino. “The only thing I love com. Follow along on social media with the hashtag, more than playing the game is wearing it!”

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Survey reveals surprising fashion shopping habits among Generation Z vs. Millennial consumers SANTA MONICA, Calif-PRNewswire/ -- Dealspotr, a leading crowdsourcing platform for savings, recently conducted an online survey of shoppers to better understand their fashion shopping habits and preferences. The survey included 303 respondents across age groups, including Generation Z (20 and under), Millennial (21 to 35), Generation X (36 to 52), and Baby Boomers (53 and above).

Key survey findings Generation Z shoppers are the most likely to “webroom” or browse online then go in-store to buy apparel.

Fulfilling purchases on phones is still less popular than buying in-store or via computer or tablet.

Overall, Amazon is by a far the most popular way to buy fashion now.

Among Generation Z shoppers, H&M leads as the most popular retailer, with Forever 21 following close behind.

American Eagle and Urban Outfitters are disproportionately popular among Generation Z shoppers.

Department stores are unpopular among Generation Z and Millennial shoppers, with Target being the notable exception.

Luxury department stores overall performed very poorly, with Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdale’s ranking near the bottom of shopper preferences. The exception was Nordstromwhich was popular among Generation X and Baby Boomer shoppers.

Dealspotr’s annual fashion shopping habits survey found that Generation Z shoppers were more likely to browse for fashion on their phones and via websites, but fulfill purchases in-store.

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Obama talks with students at first public event since leaving White House Continued from page 1

By Mark Peters

Former President Barack Obama returned to the University of Chicago to discuss a key priority for his time after the White House— helping to inspire and prepare the next generation of civic leaders.

On Monday, the former president gathered on stage at UChicago’s Reva and David Logan Center with students from around Chicago for his first public event since ending his second term in January. In a wide-ranging conversation, Obama talked about his own introduction to public service as a community organizer on Chicago’s South Side and asked students from schools including UChicago and Kenwood Academy about their own involvement in civic engagement and how to create new ways for their peers to participate.

Obama was introduced by UChicago secondyear student Richard Omoniyi-Shoyoola, and the student panel included UChicago third-year Max Freedman.

“I’m spending a lot of time thinking: What is the most important thing I can do for my next job?” Obama said. “And what I’m convinced of is that although there are all kinds of issues I care about and all kinds of issues I intend to work on, the single-most important thing I can do is to help, in any way I can, prepare the next generation of leadership to

take up the baton and take their own crack at changing the world.”

The event was a homecoming for Obama, who taught constitutional law, voting rights, and racism and the law at the University of Chicago Law School for more than a decade before being elected to the U.S. Senate in 2004.

He took the stage and asked the crowd of mostly local students: “So what’s been going on while I’ve been gone?”

But the nearly 90-minute discussion didn’t touch on current events. Instead, the former president spent most of the time asking questions of the young people, while talking about his own climb from community organizer to U.S. president. Obama also highlighted certain problems he sees such as the gerrymandering of Congressional districts and the influence of money in politics.

“I have been encouraged everywhere I go in the United States—but also everywhere around the world—to see how sharp and astute and tolerant and thoughtful and entrepreneurial our young people are,” Obama said. “So the question then becomes: What are the ways in which we can create pathways for them to take leadership, for them to get involved?”

At one point, the former president and Max Freedman, a third-year student at UChicago, explored how to get people of different views talking to each other rather than just talking

with those who have similar views. Freedman, a College Republican who worked in Iowa during last year’s caucuses, talked about an “empathy gap” that currently exists and the challenges that former U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Indiana, faced for serving as a mentor to Obama.

“It’s not just that we’re reading different news, but we don’t talk to each other anymore,” Freedman said. “Civic engagement at some point will require a level of civility.”

At the end, the former president took questions from the young men and women gathered on stage, dispensing advice as they face their own challenges as they work to become involved in civic life.

Obama drew laughs as he advised one panel member to leave his clipboard at home when doing community surveys. Nothing causes people to run faster than when they see a clipboard, he joked.

The former president also reflected on his own political journey, something Obama said he is doing a lot of lately, as he writes a book on it. One insight is don’t do something just because it’s the next step. Obama said that approach was a major reason why he failed in his first run for Congress on Chicago’s South Side.

“Worry less about what you want to be, and worry more about what you want to do,” he said.

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Senior Minister of Christ Universal Temple

FORGIVENESS

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n important discipline for each of us to practice is forgiveness.

Forgiveness is vital to our lives and our thinking in order to move forward in our purpose. Once when talking about forgiveness, Oprah Winfrey said, “Forgiveness is giving up the hope that the past could have been any different, it’s accepting the past for what it was, and using this moment and this time to help yourself move forward.” Inner peace can be reached only when we consistently practice forgiveness. Forgiveness helps us release the emotional ties that sometimes exist when we feel discouraged, heart-broken, disappointed, and hopeless.

The willingness to forgive is often rooted in our ability to work through the process. According to Jesus, the process of forgiveness requires that we do it repeatedly. This consistent process of repeating helps to shape the nature and tone of our thinking. Thoughts become things, and influences what enters our lives. Accordingly, thinking is the gateway to emotion and emotion is the gateway to action.

Other people or maybe even adverse circumstances may have been at the root of your pain, however, we are the ones who control whether we allow that pain to go on. Forgiveness of self and others is important because as long as we neglect to forgive we remain tied to that person and the pain the experience represents to us. When you forgive, you not only release the other person or condition, you also set yourself free from all of the agony and you give yourself permission to heal.

You can get beyond the pain if you decide to move on. You do not have to be held captive by what was done to you in the past and you do not have to feel compelled to punish them or get even in order to get better. A writer stated, “Forgiveness wipes the slate clean, so that other things can come in.”

How many times should you forgive? Until you are completely over it!

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LEADING CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY NAMES USC ALUMNUS AS NEW PROVOST SANTA CLARITA, Calif. -- The Master’s University recently announced the appointment of Dr. John Stead to the position of Senior Vice President and Provost. With a doctorate from the University of Southern California in the triumvirate of American politics, political theory and comparative politics, Stead has taught at Master’s U as a professor of history and political studies for 47 years, serving as the Vice President for Academic Affairs for over 21 of those years.

University President John MacArthur is “thankful to have John (Stead) move into this role that he is so highly qualified to fill due to his TMU President Dr. John MacArthur and new Provost, Dr. John Stead, at a recent university education, history at the university and political summit. long-standing commitment to Christ.

He is a highly respected educator in the of the university is my foremost commitment,” said echelons of academia, as well as a favorite of the students Stead, speaking to his new role. “Ultimately, there is no with his wisdom and personal interest in their lives.” university without our beloved students. They are what Stead is looking forward to working alongside drives me to help make this a place that honors the gospel MacArthur, his life-long friend. A witness to much of the by giving them the opportunity for a Christ-centered university’s history, he remembers the first accreditation education, equipping them with a Christian worldview in 1975, MacArthur’s inauguration as president when Los and preparing them to serve in the church, workplace and Angeles Baptist College became The Master’s College in home.”

1985, and then the institution’s transition to The Master’s The university will continue to flourish under University this past year. the leadership of one of its most-loved professors and “The challenge of continually supporting and administrators. Eager to continue serving the faculty, staff strengthening of our faculty and staff, and most and students, Stead will assume this new role following importantly, upholding the gospel as the sure foundation TMU’s 90th Commencement Ceremony on May 5, 2017.

THEME: HOPE

Romans 12:12 - Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer.

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QUEEN SUGAR” SEASON TWO DEBUTS WITH TWO-NIGHT PREMIERE EVENT TUESDAY, JUNE 20 AND WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 ON OWN (Kofi Siriboe, “Girls Trip”) struggles to transform (Black PR Wire) Los Angeles, CA - “Queen from a formerly incarcerated single father to a Sugar,” the critically acclaimed drama series from land owner in the eyes of his family as he works Academy award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay to restore his relationship with his son’s mother. (“13th,” “Selma”), executive producer Oprah Winfrey Nova (Rutina Wesley, “True Blood”) finds herself and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, returns for torn between her activism and her desire to be its second season with a two-night event on OWN loved. Together, they must learn to rely on one Tuesday, June 20, and Wednesday, June 21 (10 another as they navigate their tenuous bonds as p.m. ET/PT each night). The series will regularly air family.

Wednesday nights at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Continuing a The expansive cast also includes Tina creative initiative established in the show’s first season, Lifford(“Parenthood”) as the siblings’ freeseries creator DuVernay has once again assembled an spirited Aunt Violet; Omar J. Dorsey (“Ray all-female directing team for season two including: “Queen Sugar,” the critically acclaimed drama series from Academy award-nominated Donovan,” “Selma”) as Violet’s much younger Kat Candler, DeMane Davis, Cheryl Dunye, Aurora filmmaker Ava DuVernay (“13th,” “Selma”), executive producer Oprah Winfrey and boyfriend Hollywood Desonier; Dondré T. Guerrero and Amanda Marsalis, with additional names Warner Horizon Scripted Television, returns for its second season.

Whitfield(“Mistresses”) as trusted Bordelon family to be announced.

W25-54 and the #1 new cable series for African-American friend Remy Newell; Timon Kyle Durrett(“Single Hulu and Warner Bros. Domestic Television women and total viewers during the run. Additionally, Ladies”) as Charley’s estranged husband and pro basketball Distribution has also announced a new deal that grants season one averaged over 2.7 million total viewers in player Davis West; Nicholas L. Ashe (“The Lion King” the premium streaming television destination the exclusive Live+3.

National Tour) as Charley and Davis’ teenage son, Micah; subscription streaming rights to all past episodes of In the series’ second season, the contemporary Ethan Hutchison(“The Path”) as Ralph Angel’s son, Blue; “Queen Sugar.” The complete first season of “Queen Sugar” drama returns as the Bordelon siblings struggle to move and Bianca Lawson (“Rogue”) as Darla, Blue’s mother became available to stream exclusively on Hulu on April who battles drug addiction. Additionally, guest star Henry 21, and subsequent seasons will become available to stream forward with their lives as they strive to honor the legacy of their father following his unexpected passing. Charley G. Sanders(“Rocky Balboa”) recurs as Prosper Denton, a following their initial season run on OWN. (Dawn-Lyen Gardner, “Unforgettable”) relocates to Saint farmer and longtime friend of the late Bordelon family The debut season won an NAACP Image Award for Josephine, Louisiana to help run the family business. As patriarch, Ernest. “Queen Sugar” is produced for OWN Best Drama Series, Television Show of the Year from both the only black female sugarcane mill owner, she must

by Warner Horizon Scripted Television. The executive ABFF and AAFCA, and was a People’s Choice Awards fight to regain her independence while rebuilding her producers are Ava DuVernay, Oprah Winfrey and Monica nominee for Favorite Cable Drama. The award-winning relationships with her estranged siblings. Ralph Angel Macer. The series is based on the book by Natalie Baszile. first season was the #1 new ad-supported cable series for

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As Americans all across the country join forces for National Volunteer Week, going on now through April 29, there are many opportunities right here in Chicago to support a cause, serve the community and make a difference.

One volunteer effort making an impact here in Chicago and around the world is Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse. The project collects shoeboxes—filled with school supplies, hygiene items and fun toys—and delivers them to children in need around the world.

For many of these children, the gift-filled shoebox is the first gift they have ever received. Each year, millions of children in need in more than 100 countries find hope in a simple shoebox gift, many of whom are affected by war, disease, disaster, poverty and famine. In 2016, Operation Christmas Child volunteers made it possible for nearly 11.5 million children to receive a shoebox gift. This year, Operation Christmas Child hopes to send enough gift-filled shoeboxes to reach another 12 million children, a feat unattainable without the more than nine thousand local volunteers who serve yearround across the country. To learn more about the volunteer opportunities available in the Chicago area or to apply, visit samaritanspurse.org/volunteerwithOCC or call 612-359-7025.

Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, collects shoeboxes—filled with school supplies, hygiene items and fun toys—and delivers them to children in need around the world.

ESSENCE’S MAY ISSUE UNVEILS FIRST-EVER WOKE 100 LIST FEATURING NATION’S TOP SOCIAL INFLUENCERS AND ACTIVISTS (NYSE:TIME) Essence unveils its firstever “Woke 100” list in the May 2017 issue. The list honors the top 100 women activists and social influencers from around the country— introducing a sisterhood at the forefront of activism across the political, social and creative spectrum.

The Woke 100 will also come to life during this year’s Essence Festival® presented by Coca-Cola®, which will officially be themed “Woke Wonderland.”

The issue features one cover spotlighting 12 of the women using their various platforms to battle injustice and infractions to civil rights, dignity and basic humanity: writer/ producer Shonda Rhimes; veteran journalist JoyAnn Reid; Women’s March co-chairs Tamika Mallory, Linda Sarsour and Carmen Perez; Women’s March organizer Janaye Ingram; political commentator Angela Rye; Circle of Mothers founder Sybrina Fulton; author/blogger Luvvie Ajayi; social activist April Reign; #BlackLivesMatter cofounder Opal Tometi; and educator/ activist Brittany Packnett.

First Defender Award 2017 Each year, First Defense Legal Aid (FDLA) honors a person or people for embodying its mission and vision in their work. The 2017 First Defender Award Winners are... everyone who has ever volunteered to represent someone in police custody.

Together, FDLA’s volunteer corps has made sure that there are lawyers and licensed law students on-call every minute of every day and night, for 22 years and counting! years and counting! Help them

For the full cover story: www. essence.com/entertainment/100woke-women-may-2017-issue For the full Woke 100 list: www.essence.com/woke100 The Essence Festival, taking place June 30–July 2, 2017, in New Orleans, Louisiana, will serve as the culmination of the brand’s celebration of change agents who are vigilant in creating and inspiring equality

and a more inclusive and tolerant nation. Free and open to the public, the Festival’s Empowerment Experience Stage—held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center—will host conversations and keynote addresses that put the invaluable voice of Black women at the forefront and will feature influencers from the Woke 100 list, including Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Luvvie Ajayi, April Reign, Tamika Mallory and more.

In addition to the Empowerment Stage’s previously announced keynote speakers and program topics, Ava DuVernay and Patrisse Cullors will receive official Woke Awards for their commitment to advancing representation and raising community issues in their fields. Following the awards ceremony, asha bandele will moderate a panel discussion with DuVernay and Cullors.

The May issue of Essence went on sale on Friday, April 21.

Join the conversation online using #Woke100 and by following Essence on Twitter @essence and by becoming a fan of Essence on Facebook.

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