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Violinists AidenSinclair and Ari, have been playing the violin since they were five years old. The two brothers played various musical selections at the Chicago Public Library’s Poetry Month at Harold Washington Library on April 29, 2017. Photo by Christopher Shuttlesworth

HOT OR NOT? 2017’S MOST IN-DEMAND JOBS (StatePoint) Whether you just entered the career world or have been in the workforce for years, if you’re hunting for a new gig, it’s time to discover 2017’s hottest jobs.

The 2017 Hot Jobs report, recently released by Randstad US, one of the largest HR services and staffing companies in the country, reveals the most in-demand and emerging jobs across engineering, finance and accounting, human resources, information technology

(IT), life sciences, manufacturing and logistics, office and administration, and non-clinical healthcare.

“Our experts, along with many economists, predict a strong economy in 2017, which is likely to result in more job opportunities nationwide,” says Jim Link, chief human resources officer for Randstad North America.

“It’s important to stay in-the-know to find out which jobs hold the greatest potential. Job seekers looking for career

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growth can improve their chances of landing these coveted roles by knowing employer pain points and packaging their skills and knowledge as potential solutions.”

To help candidates better understand what type of job market they face, Randstad is offering tips for landing a hot job.

• If you have a knack for science and technology, consider engineering. The industry continues to evolve based on market trends and technical innovation, and the unemployment rate for the overall field is well below the national average.

• Interested in finance and accounting? Beef up your public accounting and general ledger software skills to be more competitive. You’ll also have a leg up if you speak a second language, as the demand for bilingual candidates continues to rise.

• Passionate about working in a front or back office role within the healthcare system? Non-clinical healthcare is booming, with emerging jobs like medical secretary and medical assistant in facilities needing additional support.

• Discover new opportunities in life sciences by exploring positions flush with research and development funding.

With continued innovations in medical technology, the changing regulatory environment and upcoming patent expirations, the industry requires highly specialized talent to fill open voids.

• Work in IT and consider a job in Big Data. While IT is an ever-growing industry, Big Data positions are critical to increasing productivity, and innovation is in high demand.

• As office and administration roles grow, these positions are starting to look more like middle management than support staff. If you possess diverse skills with experience in project management, budgeting, marketing and training, you’ll have the upper hand.

• New technology and innovative production systems are sparking a rebirth in American manufacturing and logistics. Job seekers with previous experience, higher education, technological know-how or training will have a competitive edge.

• As employers seek new talent to fill all these hot jobs, consider being the human in human resources. A field with rapid technological advancements, professionals with a digital mindset will lead the pack.

Chicago Public Library (CPL) celebrated Poetry Month in April, with events at branch locations throughout the city and culminated in the free, day-long Poetry Fest of poetry readings, workshops and exhibitors on April 29, 2017 at Harold Washington Library Center, located on 400 South State Street.

The 13th Annual Haiku Festival Awards program featured poetry readings from 8-14 year olds, Tsukasa Taiko Japanese hand drummers, musical selections and a keynote reading by noted Poet Li-Young Lee. Lee, who has dedicated his work to children, compared the simplicity of Haiku to that of a child’s mind and said he’s strived for that kind of simplicity and clarity his whole life as a writer, but with age, things become complicated, he said. When you get older, life gets more complicated, more adult, more shallow and at the same time deeper, he said, which makes it very difficult to maintain the purity of a Haiku mind, he said. “It’s unfortunate to me and I see it as a failure on my part that it’s mostly adults that read my work,” Lee added.

The practice of a Haiku mind is the practice of a very, very deep self, he continued.

Haiku is a condition of mind that is aware of four things, he stated. Elaborating on the four aspects of Haiku, Lee discussed the first aspect called, “Wabi,” which refers to a sense of isolation, solitariness and aloneness, he said.

“The child knows this. The child knows deep down how alone she or he is. But this

will be socialized out of the child,” he added.

Lee further explained socialization occurs when children can play with others, but added, he believes great human work is done in solitude.

“The greatest musical compositions are written in solitude. The greatest paintings are made in solitude. The greatest works of art are made in solitude. The greatest scientific formulas arrive in solitude. So, we forget how important solitude really is.”

Lee continued to explain that “Sabi” is another important aspect of Haiku, adding, our culture tends to run away from common things, but this is one of the ways of Haiku, he said.

“It’s a feeling or mood of poverty or common things, Lee said. “It’s not good to write a Haiku about shopping at the mall as it is to write about old things.

But we live in a culture that doesn’t like poverty and doesn’t like solitude, he said, while children can be “completely vulnerable, poor and alone,” he said.

Haiku also embraces an understanding that all things fade away,” he added. It’s a reminder that even the earth has a half-life...even the stars have a half-life; even the mountains have a half-life. Everything is impermanent,” he said. The fourth element of Haiku Lee discussed involved realizing there is a mysterious depth to things.

“Each of us is born alone and dies alone. Each of us is impermanent and each of us is ultimately poor,” he said.

briefly EDUCATION The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the University of Illinois at Chicago hosted a celebration to kick off 2017 Small Business Week in Illinois recently. The event took place at the Small Business Development Center located on campus and honored four local entrepreneurs and the inaugural class of DCEO’s Advancing the Development of Minority Entrepreneurs (ADME) program.

HEALTH Free Test that Could Possibly Save Your Life

As part of #CheckIt, the American Heart Association (AHA) – the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease – wants people to check their own blood pressure by May 17, World Hypertension Day. For more information visit heart.org/hbp.

LAW AND POLITICS ACLU Taps Dreamer AS Immigration Policy Leader

WASHINGTON — The American Civil Liberties Union recently announced the hiring of Lorella Praeli as director of immigration policy and campaigns. Lorella will work with ACLU policy advocates, litigators, organizers and activists in 53 state offices and national offices in New York and Washington to shape the organization’s advocacy and engagement on immigration and other key issue areas.

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COMMUNITY FOCUS U.S. Navy Veteran walks 22 miles for suicide awareness

U.S. Navy Veteran, Bernard Coffey of the Bernard Coffey Veterans Foundation walked 22 miles from Lisle, Illinois to the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.

Coffey and his group declared to take this walk on behalf of suicide awareness for Veterans and Military members. At the conclusion of their 22 mile walk for awareness, they were welcomed by Medical Center Director, Marc A. Magill, fellow Veterans, medical professionals and staff who were eager to greet him and thank him for taking this journey for awareness.

“The VA is the best resource we have, we have to give them time to work,” said Coffey.

Coffey says “not everyone understands us, but the staff understands us and they can help our families understand us.” “My goal is to get Veterans back into the VA and not stay at home.”

R3 takes to the streets

Chicago is still a segregated but a new generation of activists are building unity across community lines.

Over 30 grassroots and labor organizations began meeting in November, 2016 on the south side of Chicago initially to vent frustration and then to map a response to the presidential election and ongoing problems faced by Chicago’s poor, Black and Brown and immigrant communities. Groups range from Black Youth Project 100, which has led massive street demonstrations against police violence, to Chicago Fight for 15, a campaign to get a living

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wage for fast food workers, to Organized Communities Against Deportations, which has been advocating for expanded sanctuary for Black and Brown communities. The Chicago Teacher’s Union, SEIU-Health, Black Lives MatterChicago, Arab American Action Network, Asian Americans Advancing Justice, Desi Youth Rising, Inner-City Muslim Action Network, Pride Action Tank and others are involved.

The group’s most recently held a citywide teach-in which drew 600 people on April 4. On Monday, May 1, in honor of May Day, the R3 Coalition rallied outside the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center on Ogden and Roosevelt at 11:00 a.m. to protest the criminalization of young people of color, before marching to Union Park to join the Citywide May Day rally there.

Legislation Provides Loans to Small Business to Help Create Jobs SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Rep. Arthur Turner, D-Chicago, recently passed legislation allowing the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to make loans to small businesses.

“Small businesses are the economic engines of our communities,” Turner said. “We need to do everything in our power to give the small businesses what they need to grow our local economies and create jobs throughout the state. This program uses federal funds that are repaid and reinvested in our community to continually help local companies.”

For more information, call 312-277-4700 or arthurt@ilga.gov.

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NAACP NIAGARA SUMMIT ADDRESSES IMMIGRATION, VOTER MOBILIZATION AND LOOMING CIVIL RIGHTS CRISIS Janice Garth

Illinois Student Assistance Commission Awarded Federal Gear Up Grant

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) announced that it has received a seven-year, $18.6 million federal Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) grant, and launched its first year of Illinois GEAR UP (ILGU). The federal GEAR UP program provides competitive matching grants to states and partnerships working with high-need middle and high schools to provide early intervention that will improve college attendance and success and raise the expectations of low-income students. ISAC was among the state applicants in the most recent grant competition, and proposed a package of interventions and supports focused on non-cognitive skill development for students.

Over the next seven years, ISAC will use a cohort model to provide direct services to approximately 30,500 students in 25 middle schools and 25 high schools across Illinois.

All 7th graders at participating middle schools will receive services, and the program will follow the first cohort of 7th grade students through their first year of college. As soon as the first cohort of 7th graders transitions to high school, the high school will begin to receive services under the ILGU program. In addition, each year, the next class of 7th graders will be added to the program and receive services for the duration of the grant period.

BALTIMORE - The NAACP recently came together for a rare gathering of diverse policy, polling and demographics experts, activists, and civil rights leaders to develop a set of key strategic principles and objectives to counter the unfolding and escalating civil rights crisis during its Niagara Summit on the Potomac.

The groups addressed current attacks on immigrant communities, unchecked voter suppression, and the disturbing increase in hate crimes towards both Muslims and Jewish communities.

The Summit pays homage to the early Niagara Movement founded in 1905 in part by W.E.B. DuBois which addressed the brutal issues of racism and segregation at the turn of the 20th Century.

The Niagara Movement, a precursor to the NAACP, adopted a “declaration of principles” to curb the entrenched post-Reconstruction culture of racism.

Reminiscent of the original Niagara Movement, the summit in the coming days will announce a

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Duckworth, Durbin Help Re-Introduce Equality Act to Protect LGBTQ Americans U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) has joined Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), along with 41 other Senators, to re-introduce comprehensive federal legislation to ban discrimination against LGBTQ Americans. The legislation was filed simultaneously in the U.S. House of Representatives by 194 Representatives, led

by Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI).

“It is absolutely unacceptable that someone can be fired from their job, evicted from their home and experience discrimination because of who they love,” said Senator Duckworth. “It is time for the entire country to join the State of Illinois in finally enshrining critical civil rights protections for LGBT Americans in federal law,” she said.

Despite major advances in equality for LGBT Americans, including nationwide marriage equality, the majority of states still do not have explicit LGBT non-discrimination protection laws. The Equality Act of 2017 would ensure full federal non-discrimination equality by adding sexual orientation and gender identity to other protected classes, such as race or religion, in existing federal laws.

The bill would explicitly ban discrimination in a host of areas, including employment, housing, public accommodations, jury service, access to credit, and federal funding. It would also add protections against sex discrimination in parts of anti-discrimination laws where these protections had not been included previously, including in public accommodations and federal funding.

“For far too long, the door of discrimination has been slammed shut on LGBTQ Americans. It’s been slammed shut on equality, it’s been slammed shut on opportunity, and this must end,” said Senator Merkley. “It’s time to have the Equality Act on the floor of the House and the floor of the Senate for a full debate,” he said.

set of core principles and strategies designed to broaden and deepen coalitions and strengthen policy priorities among disparate organizations and communities. One key and overarching goal is mobilizing voters for midterm and upcoming elections to ensure elected officials supportive of inclusive policies and diverse communities are elected on the local, state and federal levels.

“In the face of a looming civil rights crisis threatening to relegate all Americans to a secondtier democracy, the NAACP is completely aware of the need to build strategic alliances with our partners to lighten our collective struggle. The Niagara Summit on the Potomac will bring together leadership from a variety of perspectives and communities to begin to build collective strategies that change the game and protect Americans against current attempts to roll back our nation’s hard-earned progress toward true democracy,” said President Cornell William Brooks in a released statement.

CONSTRUCT GRADUATES ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore discussed the benefits and goals of the company’s program called CONSTRUCT during a ComEd graduation ceremony April, 28, 2017 at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). According to ComEd, CONSTRUCT is “a 9-week job training program that offers participants the information and guidance needed to compete for entry-level jobs in construction and energy-related fields.”

Juan Salgado began his first day as the Chancellor of City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) with a press conference on May 1, 2017 at KennedyKing College, located on 740 West 63rd St. Salgado introduced his vision for a student-centered community college system and announced some of his personnel appointments as leader of Chicago’s 90,000-student public community college system, according to a City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) press release.

Salgado said while this is technically day one for him, he has already committed to a great deal of listening to the community. He said listening to the community started 20 years ago for him, when he began his work in communities, which included work with city college students.

“You might say I’m built like an elephant,” Salgado said. “I’ve got big ears and a sticky memory. So, I listen and I’ve already spent time with faculty, staff, students and community members. I’ve met with employers from 4-year College Universities, elected officials and there are many more discussions that are planned.”

Salgado said it is his privilege to work with the 90,000-students enrolled in CCC because they are tremendous assets and he plans to make sure that everyone understands and recognizes the students’ exceptionalism.

The City Colleges of Chicago includes seven colleges: Richard J. Daley College, Kennedy-King College, Malcolm X College, Olive-Harvey College, Harry S Truman College, Harold Washington College and Wilbur Wright College.

Salgado said the students will be his first priority. “The central driving force that underlines my priorities is to believe that the students belong at the very center of our work,” he said. “City Colleges only exist because of our students. We’re all here to serve them. I know so many great staff and faculty at City Colleges of Chicago who already take the student center approach, but I do believe that we can take it to the next level,” he added.

Salgado said from the moment potential elementary or high school students come into contact with CCC or even if a parent is learning at a City College, faculty or staff should want to make sure that positive relationships are forged every step of the way and that they emerge and know that this powerful institution has provided an exceptional experience for them.

“Just as I aim to be a servant-leader with my faculty and staff, so must we all act as servant-leaders when working with students who we have the privilege to teach and to guide,” he said. “Every student deserves an exceptional experience.”

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Moonlight Creators Barry Jenkins and Tarell Alvin Mccraney Make $40K Donation (Black PR Wire) MIAMI -Hundreds attended the celebration event honoring Liberty City’s own, Barry Jenkins and Tarell Alvin McCraney, creators of the awardwinning film Moonlight, and the movie’s cast, crew and producers at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center (AHCAC) on Saturday, April 22, 2017.

During the outdoor stage

presentation, Barry Jenkins and Tarell Alvin McCraney jointly presented ceremonial checks to youth on stage in the amount of a $40k donation for the purpose of starting a cinematic arts program at the AHCAC. McCraney, an alumnus of the Center, thanked its director, Marshall L. Davis, Sr. for finding the funds that gave him access to center programs as a child from an impoverished home.

Barry Jenkins and Tarell Alvin McCraney, creators of the awardwinning film Moonlight, and the movie’s cast, crew and producers were recently honored in Miami.

SAVE THE DATES MAY 2017 BUSINESS, LAW AND MONEY PROGRAMS AT CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Chicago Public Library presents its Business, Law and Money programs designed to help patrons learn about small business, common legal practices and gain practical money skills for life.

Occurring now with various events throughout May, 6, 2017, programs and workshops will introduce patrons to free small business resources at the library.

In addition to Business, Law and Money programs, CPL offers free one-on-one computer help with a CyberNavigator in branches citywide.

The CyberNavigator is available to help patrons learn how to improve their small business by creating an email account, learning Internet basics, using Microsoft Office tools and more. The CyberNavigator program is privately funded by the Chicago Public Library Foundation and its partners.

Some highlights of Business, Law and Money programs during the month of May include:

Small Business Resources Open House

Business librarians will be on hand to showcase all the Library has to offer small businesses, including: · Sample business plans · Access to online resources · One-on-one consultation with a business librarian

· Talk with representatives from local business organizations and city agencies Meg Herman of the Women’s Business Development Center will give a special presentation at 1 p.m. Registration for a oneon-one consultation with a librarian is available.

Please call (312) 747-4400 or visit the 4th floor reference desk to make your reservation. This event is part of Small Business Week at CPL. Thursday, May 4 at 1-3:00 p.m.

Harold Washington Library Center, 4th Floor

Women and Money: Twelve Months to Take Charge of Your Finances Get your financial house in order by focusing on one part of your financial life each month.

Personal finance educator Karen Chan will introduce you to her Money Calendar. Following the calendar, you’ll do just a few tasks each month. Before you know it, you’ll learn where your money goes, evaluate your debt, estimate your income in retirement, know where to get help when you need it and more. Bring a friend so that you can team up and support each other through this enlightening, year-long process.

Presented by Karen Chan, CFP (R), Karen Chan Financial Education & Consulting, LLC. This program is part of the Smart investing@your library®, a partnership with FINRA Investor Education Association and the American Library Association.

Wednesday, May 10 at 6:00 p.m.

South Chicago Branch

Is Entrepreneurship Right For You?

Meet with a representative from the Small Business Association to gain knowledge on prebusiness requirements and more.

Monday, May 15 at 6:00 p.m.

Thurgood Marshall Branch Meet with a Small Business Advisor Have a great business idea? Want to move your business plan forward? Looking to grow your existing company? Meet one-on-one with Meg Herman, director of entrepreneurial services at the Women’s Business Development Center. This free, 30-minute small business advising session will help you start or expand your business. To register for your 30-minute session, call (312) 853-3477, Ext. 100. Walk-ins will be accepted if space permits.

Wednesday, May 17 at 4:00 p.m.

Harold Washington Library Center Law at the Library: Estate Planning Each Law at the Library program features a presentation by an experienced attorney followed by a brief question and answer session. This program is presented in partnership with the Chicago Bar Association.

Monday, May 22 at 12:15 p.m.

Harold Washington Library Center, Chicago Authors Room, 7th floor To find books, events and online resources for finding a job, building job skills or growing a small business, visit chipublib.org/jobs or call (312) 747-4470.

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NEW YORK - Women are at the epicenter of the Alzheimer’s crisis, and the burden on women is never more apparent than on Mother’s Day, when families come together to celebrate their mothers and grandmothers. The disease places an unbalanced burden on women at work and at home, forcing them to make difficult choices about their careers, their relationships and their futures.

About 13 million women are either living with Alzheimer’s or caring for someone who has it.

Nearly two-thirds of the more than 5 million Americans with Alzheimer’s are women.

More than 60 percent of Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers are women.

Celebrating Mother’s Day, like other holidays, can be challenging when a mom is living with Alzheimer’s. On these kinds of special occasions, a person with Alzheimer’s may feel a sense of loss because of the changes being experienced as a result of the disease. At the same time, caregivers and other family members may struggle with figuring out how to celebrate Mother’s Day with someone living with dementia.

Mother’s Day can remain a meaningful and enjoyable occasion for families impacted

by Alzheimer’s disease.

Planning will take more thought and each family’s unique circumstances will need to be taken into consideration. The

following tips from the Alzheimer’s Association can help: Take a person-centered approach. Focus on what is enjoyable for the person with Alzheimer’s, such as looking at family pictures or enjoying the person’s favorite food.

If they get overwhelmed in large groups, a small quiet gathering may be preferable.

Keep it simple.

Consider a celebration over a lunch or brunch at home or where the person is most comfortable. Ask family or friends to bring dishes for a potluck meal or have food delivered by a local

restaurant or grocery store.

Join In. If the person with Alzheimer’s lives in a care facility, consider joining in any facilityplanned activities.

Don’t overdo it.

Sticking to the person’s normal routine will help keep the day from becoming disruptive or confusing. Depending on the person’s stamina, plan time for breaks so the person can rest in a quiet area away from noise and crowds.

Adapt gift-giving.

Encourage safe and useful gifts for the person with Alzheimer’s. Diminishing capacity may make some gifts unusable or even dangerous to a person with dementia. If someone asks for gift ideas, suggest items the person with

dementia needs or can easily enjoy. Ideas include: an identification bracelet, comfortable clothing, favorite foods and photo albums.

Educate yourself and find support. Call the 24/7 Helpline 800.272.3900, to speak with a trained social worker whenever you have questions or concerns. Learn more about Alzheimer’s in the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Center at alz.org/care. For more tips on supporting a family member with Alzheimer’s, join the ALZConnected online community, and find more information about your local Alzheimer’s Association chapter services and programs.

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Boom Shock Fitness Gets Brides Fit For Their Wedding Day and Beyond (Black PR Wire) -- Every year in the United States, more than 2 million couples get married, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. For some, it’s a special rite of passage and a chance to improve certain areas in life, including one’s health. That was the case for Cordnesha Mosby. For her, signing up for a customized Boom Shock Fitness workout plan was a chance to embark on a long-term commitment to wellness – beyond her special day. Founded in 2010

by Stephanie Jones, a certified personal trainer and group fitness coach, Boom Shock specializes in empowering women to meet their fitness or wellness goals.

“I told Stephanie that although I have a wedding coming up, I did not want a quick fix. I didn’t have a magic number that I wanted to [achieve],” says Mosby, whose nuptials are scheduled in September. “What I did tell her was that I wanted to have a trainer to help me jumpstart my journey in becoming a healthier me.”

Brides with limited time, but ready to achieve results, can get a customized Boom Shock workout routine and food plan that helps them meet wellness or dress-size goals. Stephanie, who roller skates for fun, seeks to empower her clients, who are often well equipped for the challenge but need guidance. “I don’t allow my clients to use me as a crutch.

You going to Red Lobster, you don’t have

to call me. You already know what NOT to eat,” says the University Maryland graduate and certified massage therapist.

“It’s about growth within yourself, learning your body and what works for you.”

Stephanie also assists women struggling with high blood pressure, diabetes, bad knees or back pain. These are women determined to defy a doctor’s odds against their ability to be healthy. “I also target that person who does not know what the heck to do,” says the 38-year-old, full-time entrepreneur, “too much going on, no balance; don’t know what to eat; and don’t know what to do to work out. I get excited when my clients come to me like this, and then notice improvement. ” When asked how she came up with the name Boom Shock Fitness for her company, Stephanie laughs and shares, “I went through a phase where whenever I got excited, I would say, ‘boomshockalocka!’ I did this for about a year.” She adds, “Then, I was having lunch with one of my girlfriends and said, ‘boomshockalocka!” She said, “That’s it!”

Stephanie says her initial reaction was – no. However, eventually she landed on Boom Shock Fitness.

Spring is underway, now is the time to get fit. Sign up for a customized bridal boot camp, live virtual workout program or personal training opportunity at http:// www.boomshockfitness.com/

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INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF LIFE RETURNS IN JULY CHICAGO- Showcasing the best of Reggae, Caribbean, R&B, Gospel, Blues, African, Latin and other world music on two stages, the 25th Annual International Festival of Life promotes cultural, educational and spiritual exchange through live entertainment, innovative programming and a marketplace that highlights global food, fine arts, arts & crafts, small business and corporate communities. In addition, children will be engaged with exciting carnival rides, games and fun courtesy of All Action Amusement.

The festival takes place Independence week Saturday-Tuesday, July 1st-4th, 2017 in Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph Street, Chicago from noon to 10 pm daily.

Two themes highlighting the vision of the Festival have been adopted: “Bringing Nations Together” and “Living Together as One.” Opening day July 1st will be International Day of Reggae(celebrated worldwide) and will feature some of reggae’s leading performers, along with other Caribbean entertainers. July 2nd will be International Gospel Spiritual Awakening and Hands of Love Day featuring Minister Marion Hall (Lady Saw), The Tommies Reunion with Darius Brooks, the Christian Rock & Roll band ToddAnthony Joos and the Revelators and others. The objective of this Day of Atonement is to end crime in Chicago and to bring back love in the hearts of the people, especially the youth.

July 3rd will be Hot Mix-5 House Music and Freestyle Day with DJ Farley Jackmaster Funk and others. July 4th Independence Day will feature a wide variety of explosive live entertainment and family

Cordnesha Mosby.left and Stephanie Jones, a certified personal trainer and group fitness coach at Boom Shock (right).

How to Keep Lips Healthy and Hydrated (StatePoint) Lips can be especially susceptible to the elements, leaving them dry and chapped. To keep your pucker healthy and hydrated, consider the following tips from the makers of Carmex lip balms, and Dr. Neil Sadick, M.D., a New York City-based dermatologist.

• Lower humidity can deplete and dehydrate lips. While it can be tempting to lick one’s lips, unfortunately, this approach will only make the problem worse -- as saliva draws moisture out of the lips as it evaporates. Instead, keep lips hydrated from the inside out by drinking plenty of water.

• Use moisturizing lip balms with ingredients that will seal in moisture and stay on your lips. If you are not allergic to sunscreen, use a product with SPF 15 or higher, such as the Carmex Lip Balm Stick, to protect from the sun -- not just on sunny days, but every day.

Make a habit of applying lip balm three to four times daily, ensuring that one application is before bedtime.

• Avoid high gloss lipsticks with little-to-no color.

They can be potentially harmful to lips because they can attract UV rays. Avoid these shades entirely or try a triple-layer approach for added protection: first apply a lip balm with SPF, followed by a colored lipstick, then finish it off with some shine.

• Cover your face, especially on windy days. Use a scarf to cover your lips when the wind starts blowing.

• When indoors, consider using a humidifier in dry environments to help moisturize your skin and lips.

More healthy lip tips can be found at mycarmex.com.

There is no reason to suffer through chapped, cracked lips. Great habits, such as applying a moisturizing lip balm or lip balm that contains SPF, can help you keep your lips healthy and moisturized.

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fun befitting Independence Day. Some 200 vendors/exhibitors and sponsors will be on hand branding, selling, and sampling products. . Admission is free for children under 12 years of age. However, there is a separate ticket price for carnival rides available for purchase inside the festival.

For early reduced price promo tickets and information, visit www. internationalfestivaloflife.com or call 312/427-0266. ​

Reggae/Cultural artist Capleton, Roots Reggae entertainer Queen Ifrica, Gospel legends The Tommies Reunion with Darius Brooks and acclaimed Gospel singer/dj Minister Marion Hall (formerly Dancehall Queen Lady Saw) are among the entertainers scheduled to perform at the 25thannual International Festival of Life. The full line-up will be announced at a later date.

briefly Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Announces Formation of Scholars Awards

(Black PR Wire) (Beyonce.com) - To add to the celebration of the one-year anniversary of LEMONADE, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter announced the establishment of Formation Scholars awards for the 2017-2018 academic

year, to encourage and support young women who are unafraid to think outside the box and are bold, creative, conscious and confident.

Four scholarships will be awarded, one per college, to female incoming, current or graduate students pursuing studies in creative arts, music, literature or African-

American studies.

The schools selected for participation are Berklee College of Music, Howard University, Parsons School of Design and Spelman College.

All details and application deadlines are available directly from the colleges.

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EVENT OF THE WEEK

CHICAGO’S MEMORIAL DAY PARADE SET FOR MAY 27TH Saturday, May 6, 10am-4pm Cricket Hill in Lincoln Park, W. Montrose Drive (Lake Shore Drive, btwn. Montrose & Wilson Aves.)

A favorite family event and a harbinger of springtime in Chicago, the 19th Annual Chicago Kids and Kites Festival presented by COUNTRY Financial returns to Cricket Hill in Lincoln Park (Montrose and Wilson) on Saturday, May 6, from 10am to 4pm..

Chicago Riverwalk Summer Kick-Off Celebration Saturday, May 20, 9am-9pm

Help save trauma patient lives by giving blood During Trauma Awareness Month in May, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to help ensure lifesaving blood is available for patients with traumatic injuries and other serious medical needs by donating blood or platelets.

According to the National Trauma Institute, trauma accounts for approximately 41 million emergency department visits and 2.3 million hospital admissions in the U.S. annually.

O negative red blood cells and AB plasma can be transfused into any patient, regardless of blood type, making donors with these universal blood types an important part of the Red Cross trauma team. Less than 7 percent of the population has type O negative blood, and only about 4 percent of the population has type AB blood.

Platelets may also be needed to help with clotting in cases of massive bleeding.

Because platelets must be transfused within five days of donation, there is a constant –

Chicago Riverwalk The City of Chicago will kick off summer programming along the Chicago Riverwalk during a day-long celebration on Saturday, May 20, 9am-9pm. The celebration offers a preview of the summer programming that will be offered along the riverfront through October. For a full schedule of events visit www.chicagoriverwalk.us.

May 27, 2017 Wreath Laying Ceremony begins @ 11am; Parade begins @ 12 Noon

often critical – need to keep up with hospital demand. ​B lood and platelet donors of all types are currently needed. Those who come out to donate blood or platelets by May 14 will have a chance to win one of three $1,000 gift card shopping sprees from GiftCertificates.com.

Donation appointments can be scheduled by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities: IL

Cook Arlington Heights 5/25/2017: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., American Red Cross, 544 West Northwest Highway 5/31/2017: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Northwest Community Hospital, 800 W. Central Rd Chicago 5/9/2017: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., FOUR40, 440 South LaSalle, 2nd Floor Conference Room 5/10/2017: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., 120 S.

State St. from Lake St. to Van Buren Chicago’s Memorial Day Parade honors all men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.

The Wreath Laying Ceremony will begin at 11am at the Eternal Flame on Daley Plaza (Dearborn and Washington Streets). The parade will step off at noon and proceed south on State Street from Lake Street to Van Buren Street.

The Chicago parade is considered one of the largest Memorial Day parades in the nation. Since 1870, Memorial Day parades have graced the streets of Chicago.

LaSalle, 120 South LaSalle 5/22/2017: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Rush University Medical Center, 1650 West Harrison Street 5/24/2017: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Apostolic Faith Church, 3823 S. Indiana Avenue

How to help

Eligible donors can learn more, find a donation opportunity and schedule an appointment by using the free Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.

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from Rev. Dr. Derrick B. Wells,

Senior Minister of Christ Universal Temple

STRETCH TO GROW

H

ow are you growing?

Is it by accident or is it intentional?

How have you decided to get from where you are to where you want to be? More importantly, what will you need to do, be, and know in order to get from where you are to where God has destined you to be? What kind of growth work are you prepared to put with your faith? Scripture says, “What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works? Can faith save you? …faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.” James 2:14, 16 Taking a clear look at life and where we need to grow can be, well, uncomfortable.

In fact, if you are like most people, you may experience great internal resistance.

This resistance pushes us to avoid rather than face the facts. Avoiding, however, leads to endless cycles of distraction, excuses, cop-outs, and procrastination.

Instead, stand up, lead on and summon the strength to deal consciously. Remember, you are strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.

I pray that you will stand up for good; stand in for someone needing a breakthrough; stand back for a larger perspective; stand down on mess and nonsense; stand out from the crowd; stand against injustice and stand tall in the word with truth and principle. You have to stretch beyond your comfort zone before you can scratch the surface of your greatness.

Like Joseph, your pit to palace experience can bless others along with you. Moreover, like Joseph, we must have the discipline to adapt and grow in order to maximize the season. God is ready to enlarge your territory...are you?

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Patti LaBelle; singer, author, actress, and entrepreneur will join Yolanda Adams; gospel singer, record producer, and radio personality, as keynote speakers at the 2017 Entrepreneurs Summit.

An annual highlight of the Summit is the presentation of the nation’s top awards for African American business achievement and community involvement. The Black Enterprise A.G. Gaston Award will be presented to MLB Hall OF Famer, Entrepreneur and humanitarian, Hank Aaron; and Corporate Champion Award to civil rights leader and attorney, Vernon Jordan, at the BE 100s Gala on Friday, May 19th. This awards recognizes the outstanding achievement of individuals who has had broad and positive impact on his or her industry as well as the community at large, while serving as a champion of entrepreneurship and business growth, employment opportunities, and wealth creation for African Americans.

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“Nationwide is committed to supporting minority businesses and diverse communities. One way we demonstrate our commitment is through our relationship with Black Enterprise,” said Terrance Williams, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Nationwide.

For updates, follow Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit page on Facebook and search the #BESummit hashtag on Twitter.

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