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Stony Island Arts Bank will allow the public to view archives acquired from the Johnson Publishing Company. The Reading the Black Library project opens up to the public more than 1,000 pieces from the collection. Photo courtesy of Rebuild Foundation

STONY ISLAND ARTS BANK OPENS THE JOHNSON ARCHIVES TO THE PUBLIC Rebuild Foundation has partnered with Illinois Humanities for a project that will allow the public to view its extensive Johnson Publishing Archives. PAGE 2

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Chicago Advertising Federation Honors Renetta McCann with Silver Medal Award

EdTech Studio, Wonder Media, Produces Emergency Preparedness Animation Series

Sally Beauty Calls for Influencers to “Unleash Their PROtential” Following Announcement of Brand Campaign Launch

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION

IBHE NAMES EDUCATION VETERAN GINGER OSTRO AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Illinois Board of Higher Education named veteran education administrator Ginger Ostro as its new Executive Director. Ostro brings deep experience in Illinois education to the role, most recently serving as the Interim Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Financial Operations at Chicago State University. IBHE also named Stephanie Bernoteit as Deputy Executive Director. Bernoteit most recently served as the agency’s Deputy Director for Academic Affairs.

“We are thrilled with the new leadership team the Board has put in place and are confident that Ginger and Stephanie will build on Governor Pritzker’s record investments in higher education in Illinois,” said Deputy Governor for Education Jesse Ruiz. “After years of cuts to our higher education system, we look forward to continuing to work closely with the IBHE to rebuild our colleges and universities and ensure students from all backgrounds have access to the education they deserve.”

HEALTH

COOK COUNTY URGES RESIDENTS AND PET OWNERS TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID COYOTE ENCOUNTERS More than 1,500 coyotes reside throughout Cook County. While they are very unlikely to attack humans, it is important to take precautions to ensure the safety of residents and their pets. Cook County’s Animal and Rabies Control offers the following tips: l Do not leave food outdoors for your pet. That can be a welcome invitation for coyotes. l Walk dogs on a short leash and always be aware of your surroundings. l If letting a dog out in the yard, especially a small dog, always supervise the animal. Coyotes can easily climb a fence and snatch your pet in seconds. l Switch up your routine. Coyotes are smart and can learn your schedule. If you always let Fido out or take him for a walk at a certain time, coyotes will learn that and be ready at that time. l If you see a coyote, make loud noises, jump around and bang on garbage cans or whatever else is around. They should fear humans – it’ll keep residents and their pets safe.

LAW & POLITICS

CNN TO PAY $76 MILLION IN BACKPAY As part of a settlement signed recently, CNN has agreed to pay $76 million in backpay, the largest monetary remedy in the history of the National Labor Relations Board.

The dispute originated in 2003 when CNN terminated a contract with Team Video Services (TVS), a company that had been providing CNN video services in Washington, D.C., and New York City. After terminating the contract, CNN hired new employees to perform the same work without recognizing or bargaining with the two unions that had represented the TVS employees. CNN sought to operate as a nonunion workplace and conveyed to the workers that their prior employment with TVS and union affiliation disqualified them from employment.

After a lengthy hearing in 2008, an administrative law judge found that CNN’s actions violated the National Labor Relations Act and that CNN was a successor to, and joint employer with, TVS. In 2014, the National Labor Relations Board agreed and ordered CNN to bargain with the unions and provide backpay. Later, in 2017, a panel of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, including Chief Judge Merrick Garland and then-Judge Brett Kavanaugh, adopted the majority of the Board’s findings, and enforced the Board’s order that CNN cease and desist from refusing to recognize and bargain with the unions. However, the court remanded the Board’s joint employer finding for further clarification, along with the issue of backpay for further consideration by the Board. After the case was remanded, the parties agreed to resolve their dispute through the Board’s Alternative Dispute Resolution program. Since then, numerous Board staff have worked with all concerned parties to reach the recent settlement.

Stony Island Arts Bank opens the Johnson Archives to the public Continued from page 1

BY TIA CAROL JONES

Rebuild Foundation has partnered with Illinois Humanities for a project that will allow the public to view its extensive Johnson Publishing Archives.

The launch for the Reading the Black Library project will take place from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26, at Stony Island Arts Bank, 6760 S. Stony Island Ave. After Johnson Publishing Company left its South Loop location on 872 S. Michigan Ave., Stony Island Arts Bank acquired texts, manuscripts and rare books.

Mars D. Silver, a program coordinator with Rebuild Foundation, said the project is a way to activate the Johnson Library at Stony Island Arts Bank.

“John H. Johnson founded that media empire,” he said. “There are more than 10,000 volumes that speaks to the existence of Blackness.”

Silver added due to the cultural significance of Johnson Publishing Company, which published Ebony and Jet Magazines, Rebuild wanted to allow the public access to the space.

“We’re also allowing volunteers to come inside the space to do research that can be shared with the public,” he said.

Silver said the activations are a way to bring the public into the space and participate. There will be monthly workshops, discussions and readings, he added.

“We’re ensuring there’s a way for folks to do different types of engagement, from poetry to chatbacks and

youth programs,” he said.

Jonathan Holloway and avery r. young will do readings and Marcia McWilliams, executive director of Black Metropolis Research Consortium, will moderate a panel discussion.

“I think it’s really great they were able to keep a piece of that collection and it will be open and accessible to the public,” McWilliams said.

McWilliams said she hopes opening the archives shows how important Black History was to Johnson Publishing Company. “This was a library they built and curated,” McWilliams added. “To be able to see and utilize it, it’s an opportunity to engage with an institution that is important to Black History.”

To register for the event, visit https://bit.ly/2QWzLLq.

Feeding America Food Bank Pilot Intervention Demonstrates Improved Outcomes for Adults with Prediabetes A new study from Feeding America®, the nationwide network of 200 food banks and the largest domestic hunger-relief organization, shows that food banks can improve food security, dietary intake, and health status for vulnerable individuals.

This study is the latest research conducted by Feeding America that showcases the important role food banks play in the food security and health of high-risk populations.

This intervention demonstrated that food banks can effectively screen clients at high risk for diabetes and can be an important strategic partner for health care systems and community-based organizations working to prevent diabetes in food-insecure populations.

“The people we serve are not only experiencing food insecurity, but, in many cases, worrying about their health and wellness, including their risk of developing diabetes,” said Dr. Hilary Seligman, senior

medical advisor at Feeding America. “Through this study, we learned that food banks can support food security while at the same time reducing diabetes risk factors for people at highest risk of developing the disease.

Participants increased their fruit and vegetable intake, decreased their soda and sweets intake, increased their physical activity, and reported better overall physical and mental health.

Still, more needs to be done to connect vulnerable populations to health care and other diabetes prevention resources. We look forward to testing promising interventions like this one at larger scale.”

According to the most recent USDA food security report, 37 million people live in food-insecure

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households meaning they lack access to adequate nutrition. In addition, the effects of food insecurity include poor nutrition and negative impacts on overall health for people across their lifespan. One-third of households turning to Feeding America food banks for food assistance report having a family member with diabetes.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that over 30 million people in the US have diabetes, and an additional 84 million adults have prediabetes.

The study, which took place in Oakland, California, provided food bank clients at risk for type 2 diabetes with a 12-month diabetes prevention intervention and screened adult English- and Span-

ish-speaking food bank clients at food distribution sites for type 2 diabetes risk. Screenings began in November 2017 and the intervention components, including monthly diabetes-appropriate food packages, text-based health education, and referrals to health care, were delivered between November 2017 and March 2019.

A total of 244 individuals participated in the study. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health led project evaluation activities. Cargill, a long-time partner and supporter of Feeding America, funded this study.

Study findings were recently published in Preventing Chronic Disease, a peer-reviewed public health journal sponsored by the CDC. To learn more about Feeding America and the work food banks are doing to improve food security for millions of Americans, visit hungerandhealth. feedingamerica.org.

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NEWS

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month On Saturday, January 11, National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Illinois DCFS joined advocates and volunteers and took to the streets of Chicago as a physical demonstration of support against sex trafficking in our communities.

Volunteers gathered at D’Estee (Chicago Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.), 4525 S. King Dr. in Chicago to assemble packets that included toiletries and information about substance abuse services, shelter care programs and human trafficking referral services.

After a short program, groups walked to various Chicago Transit Authority Red Line train stops throughout the city and distributed the packets to the public.

“It’s important for everyone to understand that human trafficking is not something that only happens in other countries.

It is alarming that children are trafficked in big cities and small towns across the United States and in Illinois every day,” said Illinois DCFS Acting Director Marc D. Smith. “ The public can help keep children safe by learning the signs of human trafficking and by immediately calling 911 or the Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-25-ABUSE) if they notice changes in a child’s behavior or appearance.”

In Fiscal Year 2019, Illinois DCFS investigated 255 allegations of human trafficking of children, 119 of those in Cook County – a number experts believe is lower than the true number of incidents that occurred during that time.

Often, victims of human trafficking do not seek help because they are fearful, ashamed of their situation, distrust law enforcement or become dependent on the perpetrator.

The Illinois Safe Children Act ensures that all children who are lured or coerced into prostitution/human trafficking are innocent and immune from criminal prosecution; and will be placed in the child welfare system instead of the criminal justice system.

“The RTA Group is dedicated to bringing awareness to human trafficking through training, evaluation, coaching and counseling to ensure that vulnerable populations are afforded the best care and treatment possible without violating their dignity and safety,” said Dr. Kisha Roberts-Tabb. “In a nation coined as the land of the free, the exploitation of women and children has become a common occurrence in impoverished communities. It is important that we give a voice to the voiceless and those who

find themselves with limited choices.”

KNOW THE SIGNS. A trafficked child might: • Have an adult control them by speaking for them • Seem out of place given the time of day or night • Look disheveled or dressed in clothes that they could not afford to buy • Show signs of physical abuse such as bruising or red marks • Not possess any form of identification • Perform inappropriate work for their age and not be compensated Organizations participating in this year’s Girl’s Night Out included: AIDS Healthcare Foundation; Bag Lady Outreach; Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center; Chicago PEP; Cook County Juvenile Probation; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Chicago Alumnae Chapter; Future Superstars; Illinois Department of Children and Family Services; Kappa Alpha Psi, Evergreen Park (IL), Silhouette Chapter; New Beginnings Church; Purple Path; RTA Group; Safe and Sound Connect; Straford Memorial Seven-Day Adventist Church; Traffick Free; Women of Service Being of Service; and the Young Women’s Professional League, Queen Beatrice, Grand Chapter.

In Fiscal Year 2019, Illinois DCFS investigated 255 allegations of human trafficking of children, 119 of those in Cook County – a number experts believe is lower than the true number of incidents that occurred during that time.

COMMENTARY

Don’t Expect Fair Elections In 2020

BY OSCAR H. BLAYTON

The African American journey through American history can be summed up in two words – UNJUST and UNFAIR. From the moment we first set foot on the North American continent, we have been subjected to atrocities both great and small. Armed with a culture of white supremacy bolstered by their religion and world view, Europeans seeking to create empires spanning the globe built their dream with the lives and labor stolen from Africans and other peoples from around the world.

And while the flames of former imperial aspirations have settled into the glowing embers of financial and military hegemony, control over much of the world’s resources remains in the grip of European nations and the Western nation states they spawned.

America, one of those spawns of European colonialism, is a curious mix of posturing as a rebellious breakaway from old European values while being the most ardent advocate of the oldworld concept of white supremacy.

America has managed for centuries to juggle its race hatred and notions of democratic fervor with a skill

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unmatched elsewhere in the world.

As 2020 dawns, it is imperative that people of color accept the reality that significant numbers of European Americans are willing to deny us of our rights in order to maintain a world order that favors them. These people who identify most with their European ancestry and have an explicit or implicit bias against people of color are preparing to trash the constitutional values they hypocritically claim to love so dearly in order to put people of color “back in our place.”

With the national disgrace who squats in the White House leading the hate-mongering, Republicans and other conservatives are preparing to strip the vote from people of color

and make it impossible for our voices to be heard in the nation’s elections in November.

People of color are being purged from voting rolls, and the polling places most convenient to us are being closed. Conservative judges recently appointed by Trump are not likely to find fault with these tactics. They will find no fault in these injustices and illegalities being carried out by even the worst violators of the Constitution.

But this is not the time to give up.

Nor is it the time to give in. I am old enough to remember when white bigots ruled the South and threw up barricades in front of every Black person who wanted to exercise his or her right to cast a ballot. I remember the marches, the fire hoses, the dogs and the baton wielding “law enforcement officers” used against our people. And I remember the courts ruling that this was the way it should be in America.

Today, there are many European Americans we can count as our allies, just as there were during the civil rights movement. But we must not lull ourselves into believing that they are in the majority. Fifty-three percent of white women voted for www.citizennewspapergroup.com

Donald Trump despite his crudeness, dishonesty, ignorance and all the other negative qualities he possesses.

Many pundits tried to sugarcoat the reason for Trump’s popularity by saying his message of economic prosperity was his appeal. But they never tried to explain why his message had no appeal for poor people of color. The truth is Donald Trump had only one thing to sell to America, and that was white supremacy. This nation had just been through eight years of a president with dark skin, and it is no secret that this drove many European Americans into a type of madness.

They saw their world of white supremacy, that took centuries to build, beginning to crumble before their eyes. And this was something they could never allow.

With the law once again bending back towards their advantage, white supremacists want to keep people of color away from the voting booths in order to continue this regression.

And we must do everything we can to prevent that.

We must organize and support groups to review the latest voting rolls in order to identify people who were unfairly purged.

We need to urge those who have been unfairly purged to re-register to vote.

We must help those who have been purged for cause to become qualified to register and vote. But if a person is ineligible to register, they need to be informed so that they do not fall in the trap of violating local election laws by trying to register.

And we need to arrange to get people to the polls, especially in communities where nearby polling places have been closed and transportation is needed to reach the new ones.

We also need to encourage people to vote by letting them know how important this election is.

Finally, we need to encourage qualified people to become candidates and support them, both during their campaigns and once they have been elected to office.

We are in for a fight and it will not be a fair one, but it is a fight we can win, just like we won more than a half century ago.

Oscar H. Blayton is a former Marine Corps combat pilot and human rights activist who practices law in Virginia.

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BUSINESS

Chicago Advertising Federation Honors Renetta McCann with Silver Medal Award

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Renetta McCann, chief inclusion experience officer, Publicis Groupe, was recently named the recipient of the Chicago Advertising Federation’s 2019 Silver Medal Award.

The Chicago Advertising Federation (CAF) is one of the largest marketing and communication organizations, representing thousands of advertising professionals. Its purpose is to connect the marketing industry across all types of companies, disciplines and professionals. Part of its mission is to elevate the marketing community to foster thought leadership in Chicago.

The CAF Silver Medal Award recognizes a distinguished member of the Chicago advertising community for outstanding career accomplishments in the areas of: creative ability, contributions to the general advancement of advertising, contributions to a specific area of advertising, and contributions to the community.

McCann is the 25th professional

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“RENETTA IS THAT EXTREMELY RARE EXECUTIVE WHO IS BOTH INNOVATIVE AND OPERATIONAL, BOTH ANALYTICAL AND EMPATHETIC. EVERYTHING RENETTA DOES, FROM LEADING GLOBAL BUSINESSES TO MENTORING INDIVIDUALS, SHE DOES WITH PASSION AND LEADS BY EXAMPLE.” RICHARD ROCHE

Executive Vice President, Edelman and President, Chicago Advertising Federation

and fifth woman to earn the honor.

She has been recognized as one of the leading innovators and most influential executives in the advertising, marketing and media industries, with a global reputation for not only building brands, but also the organizations and leadership to sustain them.

“It’s impossible to quantify Renetta McCann’s influence on our industry and the people within it, but immense, game-changing, enduring and human would be a good way to start describing it,” said Richard Roche, executive vice president, Edelman and president, Chicago Advertising Federation. “Renetta is that extremely rare executive who is both innovative and operational, both analytical and empathetic.

Everything Renetta does, from leading global businesses to mentoring individuals, she does with passion and leads by example.

Her achievements, particularly what she has done in and for the city of Chicago, are what made her stand out for the Board of Directors of the Chicago Ad Federation.

A generation of industry leaders thanks Renetta; awarding her the CAF Silver Medal is a chance for the Chicago ad community to honor her immense contributions, in the company of some of the countless people she’s impacted.”

“The Silver Medal Award truly acknowledges what I’ve centered my career around: helping others and contributing to the greater good of our industry and our community,” said McCann. “I am humbled to join the prestigious group of professionals who’ve also earned this honor.”

As Chief Inclusion Experience Officer for Publicis Groupe, McCann works to drive inclusion at all levels of the organization, with an emphasis on ensuring that the company’s clients are benefiting from the many strategic advantages that diverse teams deliver.

McCann is no stranger to the Publicis family. She began her career at Leo Burnett, and, after a long tenure, became the CEO of Starcom MediaVest Group Worldwide.

Under her leadership, client billings

exceeded $26 billion and the global workforce rose to over 6,000 people.

Most recently, she served as the Chief Talent Officer for Leo Burnett USA and Publicis Communications North America.

Throughout her career, McCann has been an active volunteer and contributor to various industry and civic organizations. Currently, she serves on the Executive Committee of the Chicago Community Trust, the Marketing Committee of the Robert and Ann Lurie Children’s Hospital and the Legacy Giving Committee of the YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago.

She is a frequent name in the press. In 2002, McCann was named “Corporate Executive of the Year”

by Black Enterprise magazine and was selected Ad Woman of the Year by the Chicago Advertising Federation. Essence named her one of “50 Women Who are Changing the World” and she received a Matrix Award in 2006 from New York Women in Communications. She has appeared on the pages of Advertising Age, Business Week and Chicago magazine.

In 2014, the American Advertising Federation honored her with a Diversity Achievement Award for her contributions as an Industry Influential and she received The Pantheon Award from the 4A’s MAIP program. Recently, she was featured on Adweek’s list of “11 Inspiring Women Who Have Broken Down Advertising’s Most Persistent Barriers.”

After nearly 30 years of communications management and leadership, McCann went back to the books, earning an M.S. in Learning and Organizational Change from Northwestern University.

She worked as an executive coach and organizational change consultant before rejoining Burnett in fall 2012. Currently, she is an adjunct lecturer in the MSLOC program, teaching a course on organizational design. McCann has also served as a Corporate Director of Tribune Publishing.

She lives in Chicago with her husband, Kevin, and children, Ella and Alexander.

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FASHION

Mother Daughter Duo Launch New Hair Tool: THEBRAIDREALEASER

BRAIDREALESER can be used to unbraid hair extensions or natural hair.

Angela Green created THEBRAIDRELEASER in 1992 as a pain free way to unbraid her daughter’s tresses, while never making the ergonomic tool public.

Now, as Co-Founder & CEO, her youngest daughter Saraa Green is bringing this family secret weapon to homes everywhere.

As recently mentioned on ESSENCE.com, “In January, Saraa received her MBA, and decided to continue to develop the product after she used it for a required business proposal for school.”

Green is now proudly spearheading this project bringing it to market in

Spring 2020. According to a press release, the mini spear shaped curved tool is built for comfort, with an end for mini braids and the other for thicker braids. THE BRAIDREALESER can be used to unbraid hair extensions or natural hair.

Starting on January 26th via Kickstarter, The BRAIDRELEASER will welcome crowdfunders and an invite only hackathon event will take place in New York City on January 26th & 27th.

For more information, follow @ saraa_green_ and @thebraidreleaser on Instagram.

For crowndfunding updates visit thebraidsreleaser.com

Saraa Green Co-Founder THEBRAIDRELEASER

Sally Beauty Calls for Influencers to “Unleash Their PROtential” Following Announcement of Brand Campaign Launch Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SBH) has started the search for its first #SallyCrew, an official partnership that offers influencers the opportunity to serve as Sally Beauty brand ambassadors.

The #SallyCrew program aligns with the brand’s priority to boost confidence, build trusting relationships and inspire consumers to take beauty into their own hands. Five inaugural #SallyCrew members will be revealed in May 2020.

“Sally Beauty has always enjoyed collaborating with influencers to help educate and empower beauty enthusiasts.

As we continue our transformation, we’re excited to establish the #SallyCrew to reinforce our commitment to helping our customers discover quality products to Unleash their PROtential,” said Carolyne Guss, group vice president of marketing at Sally Beauty. “I am especially pleased to announce we’ve extended the invitation to our very own Sally Beauty associates.”

The brand is seeking influencer submissions from the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico from beauty enthusiasts who are passionate about hair color, hair care, textured hair care, cosmetics and nails. Five brand ambassadors will be selected to receive a one-year, paid contract of up to $150,000, as well as professional business coaching, spokesperson opportunities with the brand and access to exclusive products and brand events.

The ideal candidates will embody Sally Beauty’s new motto to “Unleash Your PROtential” and empower others by sharing expert tips, encouraging self-expression and building strong relationships with other beauty enthusiasts.

Influencers interested in applying to join the #SallyCrew can find more information at www.sallybeauty.com/sallycrew. The program will take place in four phases: l Step 1: Influencers can apply online at https://fs22.formsite. com/bjXD9a/p9h5ezlceb/index.html now through Jan. 31. l Step 2: Applicants submit a video on Instagram between Feb. 17 and March 13 sharing why they’d be an awesome Sally Crew influencer, using #SallyCrew and #SallyBeauty to gain support and shout-outs from their followers. l Step 3: Up to 25 semi-finalists will promote special category products on their social platforms to showcase how they share

Sally Beauty Opens Search for Brand Ambassadors to Join the #SallyCrew

expert beauty tips with their followers. Fans will be able to support their favorite semi-finalists by voting and shopping their curated product picks. Voting is open April 13 – May 8. l Step 4: By May 29, the five inaugural members of the #SallyCrew will be announced.

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confidence to shine by unlocking the ‘power of pro’ at home.

With our professional-grade products, Sally Beauty empowers the everyday beauty-lover to take their skills to the next level,” said Aaron Alt, president of Sally Beauty. “We can’t wait to meet our new ambassadors, who will help us share our revamped, pro-philosophy on an even greater scale.”

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ENTERTAINMENT

ESSENCE Celebrates Women Owning Their Narrative and Transforming the Art of Storytelling ESSENCE has unveiled the honorees for its highlyesteemed 2020 Black Women in Hollywood Awards. The highly coveted invitationonly Oscar-week event— spotlighting Hollywood’s most renowned and accomplished women at the forefront of the industry—will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, CA. This year’s theme, in honor of the brand’s 50th anniversary, will be a celebration of women owning, expanding and transforming the art of storytelling.

ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood is presented by Ford and sponsored by AT&T Humanity of Connection, Geico, L’Oréal Paris and

Netflix.

The 2020 illustrious Black Women in Hollywood honorees include: EMMY Award-winning actress, comedian, director and producer Niecy Nash (When They See Us, Claws, Kidnapped: The Kamiyah Mobley Story); DGA nominated director and two-time Grammy Award winning music video director Melina Matsoukas (Queen & Slim, Master of None’s “Thanksgiving”, “Formation”

by Beyoncé); actress Lashana Lynch (Captain Marvel and the upcoming No Time to Die); and the trailblazing cast and co-executive producer/

director/writer of Pose (Janet Mock, Mj Rodriguez, Indya Moore, Dominique Jackson, Angelica Ross and Hailie Sahar). The star-studded list of presenters will include EMMY, GRAMMY and Tony award-winning actor Billy Porter (Pose, American Horror Story.) Additional presenters will be announced at a later date.

“For fifty years, ESSENCE has remained committed to portraying and highlighting the triumphs, aspirations and dynamic lives of Black women,” said Michelle Ebanks, CEO of ESSENCE Communications, Inc. “The ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood luncheon has become an amazing platform to recognize and honor the

unparalleled talents of Black women in an industry that often hasn’t. We celebrate all of our honorees this year for their fearlessness and strength as they boldly continue to own their narratives and share our stories.”

“ESSENCE is thrilled to commemorate the creative and critical achievements of Black women as originators, nurturers, makers and creators during our 13th Black Women in Hollywood awards luncheon,” said MoAna Luu, ESSENCE Chief Content & Creative Officer. “Whether they’re reclaiming our culture or dismantling traditional gender ideas, each of our honorees uplift us as they present their unique gifts on the screen and behind

the camera. As ESSENCE celebrates 50 years of the power of our presence, we are proud to salute them all.”

In addition, ESSENCE’s Oscar week activities will culminate with the launch of the inaugural ESSENCE House: Hollywood Edition, which will be held on Friday, February 7th. This communal space will provide a catalyst for diverse creatives to connect and collaborate through an interactive program. The event will feature a curated schedule of panels, workshops and screenings focused on uplifting emerging storytellers through the mentorship of established Hollywood movers and shakers. Scheduled speakers and participants

EdTech Studio, Wonder Media, Produces Emergency Preparedness Animation Series The EdTech animation studio founded by Terry Thoren, the former CEO of the company that incubated Rugrats and The Simpsons, has rolled out yet another mission-driven series using animated stories to engage children.

The series is titled “Rocket Rules;” and was developed with the Hero In You Foundation to teach emergency preparedness and safety awareness to children ages 3-9.

Based on research which shows that children will mimic the behaviors of an animated character before they listen to an adult, the series features Rocket the Safety Spokesdog who delivers tough subjects in a kidfriendly way.

Wonder Media produced the

concept and series for The Hero in You Foundation and they have teamed up with fire departments, law enforcement agencies, school districts, afterschool programs, community centers, museums and libraries to distribute the safety resources.

One of the videos is hosted by Los Angeles Dodger and NLCS MVP Justin Turner who also appears in TV public service announcements.

The program has been endorsed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s former director, James Lee Witt.

Aligned with the National Health Education Standards for K-5th graders, Rocket Rules teaches safety awareness with topics that range

include talent attorney Nina Shaw; celeb hairstylist Kim Kimble; filmmaker/author Nelson George, producer Nina Yang Bongiovi and more.

For more on ESSENCE House: Hollywood Edition visit ESSENCE.com.

ESSENCE’s January/ February 2020 issue (on newsstands now) features its annual Black Women in Hollywood package highlighting each honoree.

Stay tuned to ESSENCE. com for highlights and behind-the-scenes access to the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon.

Follow them on Twitter and Instagram @essence #BlackWomeninHollywood.

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Wonder Media has rolled out yet another mission-driven series using animated stories to engage children. The series is titled “Rocket Rules,” and was developed with the Hero In You Foundation to teach emergency preparedness and safety awareness to children ages 3-9.

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“The Rocket Rules deliver emergency preparedness safety skills in a fun, memorable, and age appropriate way, to children 3 to 9 years old. We want to give children the ability to make life-saving decisions in a split-second,” said Terry Thoren, CEO of Wonder Media.

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CALENDAR CCICS & BUFI present Black History Month lecture featuring Dr. Greg Kimathi Carr Lecture pays tribute to the historic work of Dr. Carter G. Woodson

Carter Woodson biographical cartoon by Charles Alston, 1943

director of BUFI, are “excited to keep this partnership alive through the co-sponsorship of this historic Black History Month program.”

Carr is the chair of the Department of Afro-American Studies at Howard University and As a kick-off to Black History 1st vice president of the Association Month—celebrated during the for the Study of Classical African entire month of February—the Civilizations. He represents a long Jacob H. Carruthers Center for line of scholar/activists and was Inner Studies (CCICS) and the mentored by late CCICS professors, Black United Fund of Illinois Dr. Jacob H. Carruthers and Dr. (BUFI) will co-sponsor the lecture, Anderson Thompson.

A Tribute to Dr. Carter G. Woodson Widely respected as the ‘Father Carter G. Woodson & the Continuing Challenges of of Black History,’ Dr. Carter G. MisEducation, featuring Dr. Greg Kimathi Woodson’s profound tome, The Mis-Education Carr on Friday, January 31, 2020 in the Donn of the Negro published in 1933, is considered F. Bailey Legacy Hall on the campus of CCICS, one of the most significant books on Black 700 E. Oakwood Boulevard, at 7pm. self-empowerment. “Dr. Carter G. Woodson “The Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner and his contributions to the study of African City Studies (NEIU) and the Black United peoples’ contributions in the world remain an Fund of Illinois (BUFI) have a longstanding inspiration,” shared Worrill. partnership in educational and community A Tribute to Dr. Carter G. Woodson & the programming,” stated Dr. Conrad Worrill, Continuing Challenges of MisEducation is free professor emeritus and retired CCICS director. and open to the public. For tickets, go to www.

Worrill went on to say that CCICS director, eventbrite.com. For additional information, Dr. Andrea Evans, and Carolyn Day, executive contact Dr. Conrad Worrill, 773.592.2598.

Orion Premieres Arrangement Of Ugandan Composer Tamusuza’s Quartet In March Plus Works by Rolla, Huydts, Dvorák in Chicago, Evanston, Aurora Highlighted by a premiere arrangement by and for its musicians, The Orion Ensemble, winner of the prestigious Chamber Music America/ ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming, continues its 27th season with a diverse chamber music program combining classics with modern works.

Performances, which also feature guest violist Stephen Boe, take place at a new venue this season--New England Congregational Church in Aurora--March 1, followed by a benefit reception; PianoForte Studios in Chicago March 4; and Music Institute of Chicago’s Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston March 8.

The program A highlight of the concert is the premiere of Orion clarinetist Kathryne Pirtle and Orion violinist Florentina Ramniceanu’s arrangement of Ugandan composer Justinian Tamusuza’s Mu Kkubo Ery ‘Omusaalaba (On the Way of the Cross) for clarinet quartet (1993), a rhythmically innovative and captivating work earlier recorded

by the Kronos Quartet. Tamusuza blends Western classical and Ugandan traditional styles in his compositions, including African folk elements, minimalist techniques and polyrhythms.

The Concertante Duo in E-Flat Major for violin and viola, Op. 5

by Alessandro Rolla features the highly expressive strains of early Romanticism, tempered by the charming elegance of Classical era influences. Known primarily as Paganini’s teacher, Rolla was a viola and violin virtuoso whose many accomplishments include writing one of the first viola concertos.

Continuing a long and fruitful partnership with Chicago-based composer Sebastian Huydts (b. 1966), Orion performs selected movements

of his Delicias de Blancanieves (Snow White’s Delight, 2015), a highly imaginative work consisting of 27 fairy tales with a decidedly Spanish flavor. Strongly melodic and tuneful, offering much rhythmic variety and a fair amount of harmonic spice, each piece harbors a little story, suggested by its title. Orion’s performance features selections Huydts has arranged specifically for the ensemble as well as original versions played by Orion pianist Diana Schmück.

Dvorák had an international reputation when he completed his Piano Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 87 in 1889. Responding to his publisher Simrock’s request, Dvorák composed this work only after completing his opera, The Jacobin. This masterful chamber work displays extraordinary writing for piano and prominent expressiveness for strings, resulting in an exquisitely crafted work in overall texture and tone.

Orion’s 27th season Orion’s 2019-20 season, which includes violist Stephen Boe on all programs, concludes with Mozart, www.citizennewspapergroup.com

Borodin and Schumann, featuring guest violinist Mathias Tacke, in May. Orion appears on the broadcast series “Live from WFMT” May 11, 2020.

The Orion Ensemble Founded in 1992, The Orion Ensemble, winner of the prestigious Chamber Music America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming for its critically acclaimed millennium celebration “An Inside Look at Contemporary Music,” features a roster of four musicians--Kathryne Pirtle (clarinet), Florentina Ramniceanu (violin), Diana Schmück (piano) and Judy Stone (cello)--who have performed throughout North America, Europe and Asia, as an ensemble and individually in solo, orchestral and other chamber music roles.

The Chicago Tribune called Orion “one of Chicago’s most vibrant, versatile and distinctive ensembles,” and Peter Schickele (aka PDQ Bach) said Orion is “what chamber music should be all about: Individual virtuosity melded into a group personality.” The Orion Ensemble

is supported in part by grants from the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, the John R. Halligan Charitable Fund, the Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund, the Illinois Arts Council and generous donations from its patrons.

Performance and ticket information The Orion Ensemble’s third concert program of its 27th season takes place Sunday, March 1 at a special time of 3 p.m., followed by a wine and cheese benefit reception, at its new venue, New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard in Aurora; Wednesday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the PianoForte Studios, 1335 S. Michigan Avenue in Chicago; and Sunday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Music Institute of Chicago’s Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue in Evanston. Single tickets are $30, $25 for seniors (65+) and $15 for students; admission is free for children 12 and younger. A four-ticket flexible subscription provides a 10 percent savings on full-priced tickets. For tickets or more information, call 630628-9591 or visit orionensemble.org.

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