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WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS BENEFITS FROM CTA PROGRAM Adrian Mobley started Air & Wellness Safety Training in 2014 to provide safety training services. Along the way, she learned there was a need for other services that she could provide in addition to safety training. She also wanted to hire people in her community of Englewood and get them into unionized jobs.

Adrian Mobley is the owner of Air & Wellness Safety Training. Mobley’s company has provided flagging services for the CTA’s Red Purple Line Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project. PHOTO PROVIDED BY PURPLE GROUP

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2 briefly SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE TO OFFER SUMMER GRAPHIC DESIGN SESSION TO HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS

SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. – The Art and Design Department at South Suburban College (SSC) invites students, who will enter their junior or senior year of high school in the fall of 2022, to learn about the Graphic Design Program this summer. This hands-on opportunity will run from June 6 - 16, between 9 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.

Monday through Thursday on the South Holland campus in room 4431.

Participants will have the opportunity to work directly with Pamela Planera, who is not only the Graphic Design and Visual Communications Coordinator at SSC, but a professional graphic design artist and photographer as well.

She will share details learned throughout her many years of experience in this exciting field while focusing on design elements incorporating professional Adobe software tools such as Illustrator and Photoshop. A variety of topics will be covered from print to animation.

Planera remarked, “If you are passionate about art and design, South Suburban College degree programs can teach you the skills to keep it at the center of your universe. In the graphic design summer session, students will be able to build a hands-on experience that combines traditional fine arts with today’s digital tools and techniques. The students will explore their creativity into a career path in graphic design.”

The enrollment fee for this non-credit session, called Graphic Design I, is $99. This opportunity is limited to 20 students. The deadline to apply for this summer session is June 2, 2022 or until full capacity is reached.

Contact Pamela Planera at pplanera@ssc. edu or (708) 596-2000 ext. 2211 for more information or to register. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

NICOR GAS EXPANDS PROGRAM TO HELP FAMILIES PAY THEIR NATURAL GAS UTILITY BILL

Naperville, Ill. -- Nicor Gas is making an additional $1 million available to The Salvation Army’s Shield of Caring program to help assist customers in need who may be struggling in the wake of rising energy prices and inflation that have been further strained by global conflicts.

In October 2021, Nicor Gas contributed $5 million to The Salvation Army to help those still being impacted by the global health and financial crises. In the span of five months, the charitable organization has distributed $1 million of those funds, supporting approximately 4,700 individuals and families in need.

Nicor Gas residential customers can apply online for a Shield of Caring grant at www. shieldofcaring.com or by calling their local Salvation Army corps community center. The Shield of Caring Program builds onto Nicor Gas’ existing Sharing Program to offer bill payment assistance to eligible residential customers in need. The Sharing Program will continue to operate as it has since 1983, with one-time annual grants up to $400 for income-eligible residential customers. To maximize the benefits, customers are first encouraged to apply for assistance from LIHEAP and the Sharing Program prior to applying for a Shield of Caring grant.

Nicor Gas also has a variety of programs to help customers pay their natural gas utility bills. If eligible, individuals can take advantage of more than one energy assistance program offered. To learn more about how to benefit from the energy assistance options available, visit www.nicorgas.com/energyassistance.

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Woman-owned business benefits from CTA program Continued from page 1

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Mobley attended the CTA’s Building Small Businesses Program because she wanted to build capacity and she needed some guidance on how to do it. During the program, she learned how to get capital. Air & Wellness Safety Training has been providing flagging services for the CTA’s Red and Purple Line Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project.

Mobley was connected with Walsh-Fluor the primary on the RPM Phase One Project during the Building Small Businesses program. And, after completing paperwork, she won the contract for flagging work.

The work has been both exciting and challenging for Mobley and the employees of Air & Wellness Safety Training. The employees had a great learning experience with training to do the flagging services for the project.

CTA’s Building Small Businesses Program started in 2019, as an initiative to try and help small businesses with capital needed to perform on a job like RPM because of the size of the project. Small businesses receive technical training and back-office support to ensure that they were paid on time. JuanPablo Prieto, CTA Director of Diversity Programs, met Mobley during the program.

There have been more than 100 firms come through the program since it started. Some firms, after attending the orientation session don’t go further in the process because the program doesn’t fit their needs. Other firms go through the process and are directly connected to

Walsh-Fluor for opportunities. Out of those firms that went through one-on-one sessions, CTA has helped more than 20 firms secure more than $5.6 million in capital.

During COVID-19, a lot of the support that CTA helped the firms secure was from banks to help them process Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan paperwork quicker so they could stay afloat.

“Safety is our No. 1 priority at CTA. So, [Mobley’s] team is instrumental in making sure we keep those public right of way’s safe while we’re building around there,” Prieto said.

While Walsh-Fluor has met their contractual obligation to the program, it was so successful that CTA has put out a request for proposal for the program to be continued CTA-wide, across all of its projects.

Mobley’s goal is to help people within the community who are economically challenged make wages that will enable them to feed their families. Mobley has seen that people want to work; they need access to career opportunities.

Mobley encourages other small businesses looking to build capacity within the transit industry to attend a CTA session, and to ask questions during those sessions.

Those interested in the CTA’s Building Small Businesses program can keep updated by following CTA on social media: facebook.com/thecta, @cta on twitter and @ chicagocta on Instagram.

For more information about Air & Wellness Safety Training, visit airwellnesssafetytraining.com.

Bank of America Honors Five Leaders Creating Change for People and Communities of Color CHARLOTTE, The Racial Equality Award is N.C., PRNewswire an extension of Bank of Amer-- Bank of America ica’s signature philanthropic announced the inauprogram, Neighborhood Buildgural honorees of its ers®, which focuses on economic Neighborhood Builders: mobility and nonprofit leadership.

Racial Equality Award, Awardees have the opportunity to a new recognition that direct $200,000 in flexible fundhonors individual leading to a nonprofit of their choice ers who are advancing and the selected organizations will racial equality and also be invited to participate in economic opportunity the company’s year-long Neighin Black, Hispanic-Latiborhood Builders Leadership no, Asian American, Program, which provides strategic and Native American growth and development traincommunities. The five ings, setting the organizations up honorees are being for long-term success. recognized for their The 2022 group of awardees extraordinary contriincludes: Neighborhood Builders: Racial Equality Award Honorees, Courtesy of Bank butions to break down Edgar Villanueva, Founder of America. Top row, left to right, Nathaniel Smith and Manjusha (Manju) systemic racial barriers P. Kulkarni. Bottom row, left to right, Edgar Villanueva, Luz Corcuera, and and Principal of Decolonizing John Rice. PRNewsfoto/Bank of America Corporation and create opportuniWealth Project – New York: As ties for people of color the founder of the Decolonizing across the country.

Wealth Project and Liberated “Through this program we are recognizing the impact of Capital, Villanueva is a globally-recognized author and expert inspiring leaders in our country who are creating real change,” said on the intersection of race, power, and wealth. He offers hopeful D. Steve Boland, chief administrative officer at Bank of Ameriand compelling alternatives to the dynamics of colonization in the ca. “Supporting nonprofits and their leaders has been core to our philanthropic and social finance sectors. Through this recognition, approach of investing in the local communities we serve. We are Villanueva plans to direct Bank of America’s funding to Liberated proud to honor these brilliant leaders and empower nonprofits Capital. with resources to continue their work in support of communities of For more information about Bank of America, visit www. color.” bankofamerica.com.

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HUNDREDS OF CRIME VICTIMS GATHER AT ILLINOIS STATE CAPITOL, CALL FOR PROVEN PUBLIC SAFETY SOLUTIONS AND EXPANDED VICTIM SUPPORT More Than 200 Crime Survivors from Across the State Call for Reforms and Hold a Vigil in Memory of Loved Ones Survivors and Elected Officials Advocate for Investments in Victim Services and More Trauma Recovery Centers to Help End Cycles of Crime

Hundreds of crime survivors and families of murdered Illinoisians crowded the state capitol today to urge lawmakers to expand support for crime victims and make communities safer.

Crime survivors were joined by elected officials at Survivors Speak Illinois – an annual event hosted by Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice (CSSJ) – with families holding photos of murdered loved ones and advocating for proven public safety reforms.

Illinois members of CSSJ have helped establish five Trauma Recovery Centers (TRC) throughout the state, bringing comprehensive services and critical support to crime victims in underserved communities. They are now calling for more TRCs and greater investments for frontline victim service providers to tackle the root causes of crime and reach underserved communities.

“Far too many Illinois crime survivors lack the support they need to heal and recover after being faced with violence,” said Bertha Purnell, crime survivor and member of Illinois Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice, who lost her son to gun violence. “When my son was killed, I wish I had access to the critical services that so many survivors need to get their lives back on track. Communities have been left behind, and our lawmakers must prioritize victims’ needs now more than ever.”

In an emotional press conference and vigil, Bertha Purnell and other survivors with CSSJ called for improved job and housing protections for crime victims, expanded victims’ services, and expanding Trauma Recovery Centers across the state. Crime victims are also calling for changes that help ensure funding reaches frontline community-based victims service providers.

During their visit to Springfield, crime survivors also honored three unwavering champions of crime victims in the Illinois Legislature:

Representative Justin Slaughter (D-Chicago), and Senators Robert Peters (D-Chicago) and Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-Chicago).

“Right now, Illinois crime survivors are especially vulnerable,” said Aswad Thomas, gun violence survivor and national director of Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice. “To continue improving public safety, we must strengthen local communities through healing and trauma recovery. We must build on previous progress, and lawmakers have an opportunity to do that by making sure that Illinoisians have secure housing, mental health resources, and victims’ services. These approaches must be incorporated in any public safety strategy if we are to truly make our state safe.”

Crime survivors are calling for common-sense policies that make Illinois communities safer for all, including bipartisan bills to: • Funding frontline community-based organizations victim service providers • Funding to expand Trauma Recovery Centers across the state • Expanding housing and employment protections for vulnerable Illinois survivors ABOUT CRIME SURVIVORS FOR SAFETY AND JUSTICE Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice is a national network of crime survivors, including more than 11,000 members across Illinois, joining together to create healing communities and shape public safety policy. With over 90,000 members and growing, including chapters and leaders across the country, Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice is building a movement to promote public safety policies that help the people and communities most harmed by violence. The organization is a flagship project of Alliance for Safety and Justice.

For more information, visit: https://cssj.org/.

The Chicago Chapter of Jack & Jill of America’s 75th “DuDiamond” Anniversary Gala Highlights Historic Partnership with DuSable Museum In celebration of service to family and community, the Chicago Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. will host its 75th Anniversary Fundraiser and Gala at the DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago, Illinois on Saturday, April 23, 2022 beginning at 6:30 PM. “We are delighted to be celebrating our 75th anniversary this year, and even more so to work with the DuSable in support of community and children-focused initiatives,” said Cicely Glanton, President, The Chicago Chapter of Jack & Jill of America. “From inception, the Chicago Chapter has maintained a fervent commitment to service and community support. We’ve built productive relationships with organizations like the Chicago Urban League, Humble Beginnings, IGNITE, Chicago Youth Programs, and more. Our DuSable partnership extends that tradition.”

“We really wanted to use this milestone anniversary as an opportunity to purposefully promote and uplift Black businesses and cultural institutions,” said Roni Jackson, Chair of the 75th Anniversary Committee. “To date, 90% of our Gala vendors are Black-owned businesses, and we have sought sponsors and donors who support this goal.”

The Gala will mark the opening of a first-of-its-kind Jack & Jill exhibit, “Rooted in Legacy, Growing Toward the Future,” that will be featured at the DuSable Museum through October 2022.

In partnership with DuSable’s curatorial and exhibit staff, the mul-

timedia exhibit will highlight the civic, social and philanthropic commitments of Chicagoland Jack and Jill Chapters, showcasing powerful stories of families and children working to create leaders and impact their community. Jack and Jill teen docents, who have been trained by DuSable’s Museum Education Team, will be present during the event to guide visitors through the museum’s collection.

The Anniversary Committee has been working tirelessly to plan a celebration the entire community will enjoy. “One of our greatest rewards has been reconnecting with early chapter members and their families and hearing how significant a role Jack & Jill played in their growth and successes,” Chair Jackson noted,” We’re so excited to share this chapter’s history more broadly, and perhaps see other such partnerships created and exhibits debut nationally.”

Tickets to the semi-formal Gala are available online and must be purchased in advance; proof of COVID vaccination is required to attend. Jack and Jill has also pledged to generate 275 new Memberships to DuSable Museum to assist in sustaining this cultural institution in the Black community.

Use code “JACKJILL75FAM” to participate in the DuSable Membership Drive and receive 15% off an annual Family Membership. For more information please visit: www.jjchicago75.com

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HUNTER MEASURE TO CREATE TASK FORCE TO RESOLVE DISCRIMINATION IN THE HOUSING INDUSTRY

Legislation sponsored by State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) to create the Real Estate Valuation Task Force to combat discrimination in the housing industry passed the Senate Thursday.

“Discrimination in the housing industry goes back decades, and it has yet to be rectified today,” Hunter said. “Black and Brown people won’t have a fair chance at renting and owning a home until discrimination is addressed on a systemic level.”

The Real Estate Valuation Task Force is a response to an unresolved history of federal housing agencies, including the Federal Home Owners’ Loan Corporation and the Federal Housing Administration, discriminating against Black and Brown people when underwriting real estate loans.

Both agencies devalued property or refused to make loans secured by property in communities of color. The harmful consequences of this discrimination is still evident today.

“This is more than a historical issue – people are still being denied housing opportunities because of their skin color,” Hunter said. “I am confident that the task force will identify trends so we can put an end to housing discrimination in Illinois.”

Anyone who has experienced housing discrimination can file a complaint with the Illinois Department of Human Rights.

House Bill 4410 moves to the House for concurrence.

IN-HOME PATIENTS TO RECEIVE EQUITABLE CARE UNDER HARRIS’S LAW

To ensure patients needing home health services receive adequate care, State Senator Napoleon Harris, III (D-Harvey) advanced legislation to require all state health insurance plans to offer coverage.

“Home care offers individualized services that are tailored to the client’s health care needs and finances,” Harris said. “By ensuring all state insurance plans cover home services, Illinois can play a tremendous role in protecting the most vulnerable among us, including older residents, the chronically ill and individuals with disabilities.”

House Bill 5585 will require all health insurance plans governed by state law issued on or after Jan. 1, 2024, to provide coverage for access to home health services for the duration of medically necessary care.

Home health services will be offered to any individual at their residence to treat significant illnesses or conditions diagnosed by a licensed physician.

House Bill 5585 passed the Senate and now heads to the governor for further review.

SIMMONS SPONSORS MEASURE TO STRENGTHEN LEAD MITIGATION PROCEDURES PASSES SENATE

To protect communities across Illinois from the deadly impact of lead, State Senator Mike Simmons (D-Chicago) is leading a measure to strengthen lead mitigation procedures.

“Virtually every community across the state is affected by lead in our water supply,” said Simmons. “This bill provides a systemic response to a problem that is systemic in nature, is decades in the making, and often does the most injury to Black and Brown communities.”

House Bill 4369 would require the Illinois Department of Public Health to follow up on lead mitigation notices by carrying out inspections to ensure the work has been completed. The current law merely permits an inspection, while this legislation will require and enforce lead mitigation efforts.

Lead is a heavy metal and suspected carcinogen that was frequently used in paint, plumbing materials, and many other items before the 1980s. Today, it is mostly found in aging water pipes, contaminated soil, and peeling paint found on windows, baseboards, trim, and doors. No amount of lead exposure is considered safe for children or adults.

“Removing lead from all housing and facilities is long overdue and is critical towards overall health equity and racial equity across Illinois,” Simmons said. “I am hopeful we can continue to work together on this systemic solution that ensures the people of Illinois can have access to clean drinking water.”

House Bill 4369 passed the Senate and awaits further consideration.

4 BUSINESS MICHELE A. ROBERTS JOINS VAUNT INC’s BOARD OF DIRECTORS NEW YORK PRNewswire -- Vaunt Inc. (Vaunt) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Roger Mason Jr, announce the addition of former National Basketball Players Association Executive Director (NBPA), Michele A. Roberts, to the Company’s Board of Directors. A sports and entertainment intellectual property (IP) development company, Vaunt is trailblazing new ways for talent to connect across the globe. The first woman to hold a leadership position in a major professional sports union in North America, Roberts will add a rich, important perspective to Vaunt’s strategies in the evolving landscape of streaming content.

“We are thrilled for Michele to join the PRNewsFoto Board of Vaunt and provide insights from her years of experience,” said Roger Mason Jr, Chief Executive Officer of Vaunt Inc, “Vaunt was created to empower players and talent to connect with their fans in new and innovative ways. Fundamentally, our Company flourishes by increasing voice, and that’s what Michele has spent her career doing—it’s what she is known for—adding more diverse voices to the room and being unwavering in her convictions.”

“Barriers are constantly and arbitrarily erected with systems and institutional power telling people what is and is not possible. Vaunt is a company dedicated to exactly the opposite of that, which is why I am so excited to join this Board,” said former National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Executive Director, Michele A. Roberts, “ Vaunt ‘s mission to create access and opportunity is perfectly aligned with what I’ve spent my career advocating for.”

To learn more, visit www.vaunt.com.

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Balu Organics Play Ball Pits Creates a $1 Million Business for Black Mom TORONTO PRNewswire -- When shapes. parents see how much fun toddlers have “We sell top-of-the-line foam playing and diving into Balu Organics products locally sourced from Ontarfoam ball play pits, they know they have io, Canada that adhere to strict North to get one for their little ones, too.

American safety regulations. Parents “Ball pits can be a unique part trust us because we only sell products of playtime for toddlers and can help that our own children would use,” said nurture their natural creativeness and Spencer. curiosity,” said Balu Organics Founder, Balu Organics is also CertiDanielle Spencer.

PUR-US certified and known for its When working mom, Spencer, excellent customer service. discovered the environmentally friendly Offering a quality product with atfoam toy that provided hours of fun and tentive customer service has paid off — entertainment for her own young daughmost of her U.S. and Canadian customter, she knew it was a winner. ers are from word-of-mouth. She has She founded Balu Organics, a blackmore than 150 positive reviews alone on owned business that started online from Etsy, and social media influencers have her basement during the height of the raved about her product. pandemic in 2020, now revenue is set to Her products were selected by hit seven figures. bookstore Indigo as one of the finalists Danielle Spencer founded Balu Organics, a black-owned Her products provide a safe and of their Mini Marché program that business that started online from her basement during fun play activity, so parents can get supports local Canadian businesses. Balu the height of the pandemic in 2020, now revenue is set much-needed rest, free time, or most like- to hit seven figures. PRNewsFoto Organics has also been featured in several ly cross off chores from their never-endarticles, including The New York Post, ing to-do lists.

Vanity Fair, Fatherly, and BuzzFeed.

Balu Organics was born out of the desire to give Spencer’s As a healthier alternative to polyethylene foam, Balu Organics daughter a unique product that challenged her physical and mental offers an environmentally friendly green soy-based high-resiliency growth while satisfying her boundless curiosity. foam option called Koosh, which is safe and doesn’t emit harmful Spencer also puts her daughter to work as the main model in chemicals. all her marketing materials, so she gets to spend time with her as The green foam is also 100 percent organic, so it can be compostshe works on the business and sees how she reacts to new products ed and is exclusively available only at Balu Organics. The brand is the firsthand. only company in North America offering this product.

“Now demand is so high, we’re set to sell $1 million, only after “Moms and parents always have a soft spot for their kids, so 18 months. After navigating all the perils and pitfalls that cause many they’re willing to spend a little more for a great product like this. small businesses to fail, we’ve expanded into a 2,500 square foot Grandparents and people attending baby showers are also buying our warehouse, and we’re looking at moving into a bigger place,” Spencer product as gifts,” Spencer said. said.

“Our daughter started playing in the ball pit at three months old Her cloth-covered foam play pits are filled with soft cuddly play when we started the business, and she never got bored. You can also balls, so toddlers can safely dive in without getting hurt. Toddlers who watch how your baby grows and progresses over time, from laying in are still crawling can also stand up in the play pits, using the edge of the pit to standing up,” said Spencer. the pits as a handrail guide.

Balu Organics creates products that will still delight and entertain Toddlers are naturally attracted to the ball pits, which encourage your baby at every stage and are also available online at Best Buy, safe and creative playtime while nurturing their growing curiosities Indigo, Etsy, and The Tot. about the world around them. The pits help their physical and mental “From tummy time to first climb, we’re committed to making development, from crawling to walking. sure you have the best and most beautiful options for your little one’s Besides play ball pits, Balu Organics also sells playmats, and developmental playtime. If you have any questions, please review the will soon be diversifying into baby couches and ball pits of different Balu Organics website or contact me directly,” said Spencer.

Lafayette Square Appoints Onay Payne as Managing Director of Real Estate NEW YORK, March 24, 2022 / PRNewswire/ -- Lafayette Square, an impact investment platform, announced that Onay Payne has been appointed Managing Director of Real Estate. In this newly created role, Payne will oversee the firm’s real estate division, which will utilize long-term capital and coordinated services to support the revitalization of neighborhoods in historically marginalized communities through municipally significant redevelopments as well as the creation and preservation of affordable housing. Payne will also be a part of the investment committee that will oversee all of Lafayette Square’s broader real estate activities including strategic joint ventures and inclusive real estate development.

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Prior to joining Lafayette Square, she was an equity partner, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Clarion Partners, a real estate investment firm with over $70 billion in assets under management. Over the course of her career at Clarion Partners, which began in 2003, Payne served in multiple investment roles with oversight of multiple commingled funds and separate accounts invested across all major property types and markets throughout the United States and Mexico, and also served on the Investment and Career Management Committees. Payne began her Onay Payne, Managing Direc- career within the investment banking division tor of Real Estate at Lafayette at JPMorgan Chase.

Square. PRNewsfoto/Lafayette “We are thrilled that Onay has joined Square Holding Company Lafayette Square to build the third pillar of

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our impact investment platform,” said Damien Dwin, founder and CEO of Lafayette Square. “Her background melds deep real estate investment expertise with a passion for creating positive impact in local communities.”

“I share Damien’s and the Lafayette Square team’s vision in leveraging an impact-driven investment approach to make a lasting difference in communities that have historically been overlooked and undercapitalized,” said Payne. “I’m honored to join such an innovative platform and help scale our real estate investment efforts to enact meaningful change in underserved areas.”

Payne is a recognized leader within the real estate industry, having been selected as a member of Commercial Observer’s 2021 Power Finance 50 list, featured in the Pace Common Ground Campaign for Gender Equality in 2017, inducted into Toigo Foundation’s inaugural “40 Under 40” list in 2013, and featured in Real Estate Forum Magazine’s “Women of Influence 2010.”

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Angela Stevens New Brand Ambassador for KOSA Professionals Angela Stevens teams up with KOSA Professionals to promote hot tools in a new way

New York – Innovative black-owned hot it. With KOSA Professionals, Yummie continues tools brand KOSA Professionals announces new to help open doors for all women in the beauty brand ambassador as Emmy award-winning hairindustry. stylist, children’s book author, and mentor Angela KOSA ProfesStevens. As a leader in the hair and beauty indussionals continues to try, KOSA Professionals partnership with Angela improve the lives of Stevens will assist in educating consumers on everyday people with how to style their hair with the revolutionary tools their best-selling Elite that are safe for all hair types.

Infrared Styler, which Angela Stevens is known for creating is a versatile heat styler versatile and stylish looks and has worked with that allows you to style some of music and entertainment’s top influencin a variety of styles es including Rihanna, Lupita Nyong’o, Keke such as straightening Palmer, Rita Ora, and countless others. She is hair or creating breach the hairstylist for Oprah Winfrey Networks’ waves. For a bonus, award-winning legal drama television series All this styler shuts off Rise. Through the years, Angela’s passion for automatically after sixty hair care and education grew leading her to write minutes. The fan-favorand self-publish her own children’s book “Hair.” ite Triple Threat Infrare Courtesy of Kosas Professionals “Hair” helps to shed light on the importance of KOSA Professionals is a black-owned hair loving and taking care of the hair we are born with, making this a quintessenstyling tool brand founded by Nigerian-American Yummie O made for all. tial partnership with KOSA Professionals.

All hot tools are made specifically to be innovative and safe for everyone’s “As we continue to innovate and excel in the beauty category, we feel hair type and lifestyle. KOSA Professionals is on a mission to create heat Angela embodies the essence of KOSA Professionals and what it truly tools that will help you and hairstylists alike to create flawless hairstyles means to be a voice for everyone to celebrate their hair,” said Yummie O, that are sleek and won’t compromise the health of your hair. KOSA ProCEO & Founder of KOSA Professionals. fessionals strive to develop highly effective, elegant-looking, ergonomic, Yummie O is a Nigerian-American “mompreneur” and business mogul and lightweight tools that will make you the envy amongst hair and beauty whose entrepreneurial journey began when she leaped out on faith, leaventhusiasts. ing her career in IT consulting to start her own business after finding her KOSA Professionals collection includes six styling hair tools ranging passion in the beauty industry. Yummie is a mother and a mentor to young from $95 - $195 and available in black and blush. The brand is available women and has a mission to help others find their unique niche and excel in exclusively on KosaProfessionals.com.

Mignon Faget Ushers in New Era With Latest Spring Jewelry Collection

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STORM REID DROPS ALL NEW STYLES AS PART OF HER PACSUN ARASHIBLU COLLECTION LOS ANGELES PRNewswire -Pacsun announced its second drop with actress, producer, and future filmmaker Storm Reid under her Storm Reid x Pacsun ArashiBlu Collection. Debuting in July 2021, Storm Reid x Pacsun ArashiBlu Collection was created with body positivity and inclusivity in mind, and the current drop consists of all new swim styles, including bikinis, one pieces, cover ups and more.

Reid is bringing a fresh take to the latest collection, offering new super soft lurex and flat swim fabrications, while also detailing the pieces with an assortment of different hardware, silver and gold beads.

“For this collection, I wanted the suits to be bold, bright and colorful,” said Storm Reid. “Colors express our emotions, energy, and playfulness, and I am grateful and extremely proud of this continued partnership with Pacsun.”

“Storm has an incredible eye for fashion and detail and this new evolution of her ArashiBlu Collection really shows

her depth and versatility,” said Brie Olson, President at Pacsun. “She is a great partner, and we are so excited to bring these new styles to our consumers in time for warm weather months.”

Along with concepting all of the creatives and designs, Storm self shot and helped direct the campaign.

Storm Reid is an actress, producer, artivist and current freshman at USC. She is best known for her roles in A Wrinkle in Time, Invisible Man, Don’t Let Go, and The Suicide Squad, among many others.

Reid most recently was seen returning for the second season of HBO’s smash hit Euphoria alongside Zendaya. In 2013, Reid and her mother, Robyn Simpson, launched A SEED & WINGS Productions, an independent multimedia production house rooted in narratives that forge multi-cultural conversations, entertain, educate, and uplift. The collection is now available exclusively at https://www.pacsun.com/ storm-reid/ in sizes XXS - XL and range from $24.95 to $59.95.

NEW ORLEANS PRNewswire -buted in August 2021, we were introduced The story of Mignon Faget’s latest Spring to the Jasmine leaves, we now watch as Collection is an inspiring shift into the new the latest additions bloom in tandem with direction Mignon Faget is entering within the vines lining New Orleans’ streets and the world of jewelry. houses.

Blending three generations of women “With each new collection now into Mignon Faget’s Spring Catalog narracomes a new story and an opportunity for tive lets us dive into the brand to speak the past, present, and to the inspiration future personalities of behind the designs a Mignon Faget Coland the Collectors. lector. The longtime Mignon Faget jewelry Collector is a strong continues to evolve and vibrant woman and is a catalyst for who has passed down stories. By wearing her love for Mf. to meaningful pieces of her daughter and jewelry, our Collectors granddaughter. The can stay connected to present-day Collector their own stories and is a woman confident bring them out into in her worth, comthe world with them,” fortable with being said Maghan Oroszi, forceful and feminine.

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Chicago State University (CSU) is pleased to announce the award of $450,000 from the FY22 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. This critical financial investment will be dedicated to the purchase of science laboratory equipment for the University’s Health Sciences Simulation Lab. The new equipment will be part of CSU’s state-of-the-art Health Sciences Simulation Lab, which will train thousands of students for jobs in the medical profession. The College of Health Sciences and the College of Pharmacy at CSU are critical to sustaining a pipeline of underrepresented professionals by educating a caring and competent, and diverse student body. CSU graduates have 100 percent job placement in nursing and occupational therapy and the College of Pharmacy is first in the Midwest for graduating underrepresented students with doctoral degrees.

“The COVID-19 pandemic magnified alarming disparities in our healthcare system and exacerbated workforce shortages. Chicago State University has been leading the way in training students to address these challenges. That’s why I secured this new federal investment in CSU’s Health Simulation Lab to help train a diverse, highly-skilled workforce of medical professionals,” said U.S. Senator Dick Durbin.

“The Health Sciences Simulation Lab will provide top-level training to our students and supply the diverse leadership needed in the health profession,” said Zaldwaynaka (“Z”) Scott, Esq., President of Chicago State University. “Located in the heart of Chicago’s South Side, CSU is uniquely positioned to be the center of training for Health Sciences professionals that represent the patients they serve.”

Chicago State University (CSU), founded in 1867, is the oldest public university in the Chicago Metropolitan area. The University’s five colleges offer over 70 undergraduate and graduate degree-granting and non-degree programs. CSU is committed to equity in education, serving as the only U.S. Department of Education-designated four-year Predominantly Black Institution in Illinois and ranked by a Harvard economist in the top 4% of public and private universities nationwide in supporting our graduates’ economic mobility. The University serves as a prominent civic space on the greater South Side of Chicago by hosting a multitude of athletic, educational, cultural, and recreational activities. The University is located near public transit that provides convenient access to the campus. Visit www.csu.edu.

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Seven Tips for Managing Caregiver Stress During National Stress Awareness Month This April Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Offering Helpful Information to Family Caregivers

NEW YORK (March 31, 2022)— Stress can damage your health if you do not manage it properly—especially if you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia-related illness. As part of National Stress Awareness Month this April, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing seven tips to help caregivers manage their stress.

“Stress management and self-care are essential for every Alzheimer’s caregiver. Untreated stress increases the risk of caregiver burnout and can cause high blood pressure, heart problems, anxiety, depression, and numerous other health issues,” said Jennifer Reeder, LCSW, AFA’s Director of Educational and Social Services. “Being proactive in dealing with stress has both short-term and long-term benefits for caregivers’ physical, mental, and emotional health, which is why it’s something that they should prioritize.”

AFA suggests the following tips for Alzheimer’s caregivers to prevent and manage their stress: • Flexibility helps. A caregiver’s attitude plays a huge role in stress levels—if the caregiver is calm and relaxed, it helps the individual living with Alzheimer’s to be as well. Conversely, an angry, agitated caregiver increases the chances that the person for whom they are caring will be angry and agitated too.

Be adaptable, be positive, and aim for constructive solutions to changing situations.

• Deal with what you can control. You cannot control every stress-causing factor, but you can control how you react to them. Focusing on finding solutions to the problem can help reduce the stress it’s causing.

• Mind your health. Inadequate rest, poor diet and lack of exercise can all exacerbate stress (and create other health prob-

lems as well). As best you can, prioritize getting sleep, eating right, drinking plenty of water and being active. You cannot provide quality care to a loved one if you don’t take care of yourself.

• Clear and refresh your mind. Exercise, yoga, meditating, listening to music, walking, or even taking a few deep breaths can all help relax the mind and reduce stress. Find something that works for you and do it regularly!

• Take things one day at a time. Resolving everything at once is both impossible and unrealistic—don’t hold yourself to that unreasonable expectation. Prioritize, set practical goals, do your best to achieve them, and take things one day at a time.

• Stay in touch. There are so many ways to stay socially connected with family and friends—visits, FaceTime, phone calls, text messages, and emails, just to name a few. Disconnecting from your support structure and staying bottled-up increases stress.

• Be open with your feelings. Sometimes just talking about your stress can help relieve it. Whether it’s with someone in your support structure, a professional or even a stranger, don’t be reluctant to open up. AFA’s Helpline has licensed social workers available for caregivers seven days to provide support or even just listen.

The AFA Helpline is available seven days a week to help provide information and support regarding caregiver stress and other caregiving questions. Connect with a licensed social worker by calling 866-232-8484, web chatting at www.alzfdn. org or sending a text message to 646-586-5283. The web chat and text message features can serve individuals in more than 90 different languages.

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JOHNNIE WALKER TAPS BRITTANY HOWARD AND TIA P. TO CREATE OFFICIAL ANTHEM FOR ANGEL CITY FC NEW YORK PRNewswire -- Johnnie Walker, the most popular Scotch Whisky brand in the world, has announced the launch of First Strides, a long-term initiative that aims to celebrate, inspire and enable those people and organizations that are taking bold steps towards progress, and pushing boundaries to move culture forward for all.

To kick off the program with a special nod to strides being made for women’s progress, Johnnie Walker and partners at the National Women’s Soccer League’s LA-based Angel City Football Club tapped five-time Grammy Award-winning artist Brittany Howard and LA-based artist Tia P. to create “Running with the Angels,” the first original anthem for a U.S. women’s professional sports team and the official anthem for the ACFC team. The song is an ode to the team’s trailblazing spirit, as the world’s first majority women-founded, owned and operated pro-soccer team, and will serve as a celebratory anthem for the team and fans as they take the field for their first season next month.

“This anthem is a celebration of women, of Angel City FC, of the city of Los Angeles, and of everyone around the country doing bold things to create positive change in the world,” said Brittany Howard. “I’m proud to continue creating meaningful work with Johnnie Walker that hopefully inspires people to keep walking together towards a more equitable future.”

Along with the anthem release, Johnnie Walker will enable more people to take bold steps towards progress through a series of First Strides grants. Anyone 21+ can apply for a First Stride grant but the brand will continue to dedicate funding to communities where inequality exists.

Through a partnership with the go-to funding

marketplace for women-owned businesses IFundWomen, Johnnie Walker will continue to support women entrepreneurs and fuel women-owned businesses. The brand is also introducing a grants and mentorship program with first-of-its-kind streaming service Blacktag, who is changing the model for pay equity among Black creators.

Particularly inspiring and impactful first strides will be identified by the ‘Walkers’ – a diverse group of thought leaders and cultural changemakers.

This network includes powerhouse writer and producer Kenya Barris, actor, producer, and activist Sophia Bush, and comedian and creator Lilly Singh.

“Progress is the core of Johnnie Walker’s DNA, which is why we are committed to celebrating and propelling the people and organizations taking bold steps to move culture forward,” said Sophie Kelly, Senior Vice President of Whiskies at Diageo North America. “Our partners at Angel City FC, IFundWomen and Blacktag are doing just that - breaking the mold and creating more equity - and we are proud to continue partnering with them and others to fund and toast First Strides.”

The Johnnie Walker First Strides initiative builds on the impact of the brand’s ‘First Women’ campaign, launched in 2020 to celebrate the many women breaking glass ceilings to achieve monumental firsts.

The campaign also highlighted the brand’s ongoing support of constitutional equality for women via partnership with the ERA Coalition, which continues today.

For more information on Johnnie Walker and to apply for a First Strides grant, visit johnniewalker.com/en-us/firststrides. Be sure to follow @JohnnieWalkerUS on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

LOS ANGELES PRNewswire -- Bestselling author, businessman, producer, and popular inspirational leader Touré Roberts today announced that his third book, Balance: Positioning Yourself to Do All Things Well, will be released on April 26, 2022. In Balance, Roberts guides readers through an eye-opening journey that unpacks a revolutionary formula for PRNewsFoto breaking the patterns of inconsistency that keep them from being their best, leaving behind past hit-or-miss cycles and unlocking successful outcomes in life, love and business.

This illuminating guide brings a unique perspective to the evasive concept of balance. Transcending familiar theories of work-life balance, in the book, Roberts teaches that balance is a state of existence that, when realized, brings forth not only the highest version of an individual but optimizes their life’s output. As he unpacks the concept of balance with stunning relatability, Roberts connects with readers on every level. His easy-to-grasp style of teaching and unabashed vulnerability shed light on a missing link and source of longing in the human experience — the innate desire for Balance.

As an author, speaker, entrepreneur, CEO, the lead pastor of a global movement, a devoted husband and a father of six, Roberts understands firsthand the importance of finding true balance in one’s life.

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fectively give pieces of yourself to important parts of your life,” said Roberts. “It’s about knowing and becoming your entire self—and then giving from your wholeness to everyone and everything within the context of your life.”

Using life-changing principles gleaned from his own personal experiences in relationships, leadership and business, Roberts’ book stands out as a relatable, eye-opening resource that will not only educate, but inspire. Key topics include: The Power of No, which unpacks why “no” is the most powerful word in your vocabulary There’s No Team in I, a paradigm-shifting exploration of the difference between being selfish and a term Roberts coins as being “self-ful” The 5 Signs of Imbalance, which helps you quickly identify imbalances in your life and effectively respond before crisis hits Balance after the Blow, a step-by-step guide to get you back on your feet after experiencing an unexpected setback A personal navigation guide like no other, Balance enables readers to chart a path to productivity, peace, positivity, purpose, and unlimited possibilities.

Balance: Positioning Yourself to Do All Things Well is available for pre-order at amazon.com.

Touré shares his life with his spouse and best friend, author, businesswoman, pastor and popular women’s influencer Sarah Jakes Roberts. The Roberts have six children together and reside in Los Angeles.

PHARRELL WILLIAMS’ BLACK AMBITION BUILDS UPON INAUGURAL YEAR’S SUCCESS Black PR Wire) Los Angeles, Calif.

-- Black Ambition empowers Black and Latinx innovators and communities to excel uninterrupted. Founded by Pharrell Williams in 2020, the non-profit announced today that applications for its second annual prize competition are now at BlackAmbitionPrize.com. Ventures in consumer products and services, media and entertainment, healthcare, technology and Web 3.0 are eligible to win up to $1M. In 2021, Black Ambition completd its inaugural Prize cycle, awarding funding and resources to 34 Prize winners , and supporting an additional 250 entrepreneurs with mentorship to strengthen their ventures.

Over $3.2 million dollars were awarded to finalists, and these individuals have collectively raised over $40 million dollars since receiving a Black Ambition Prize.

The Black Ambition Prize offers more than access to capital. It is a commitment to cultivating the pipelines of diverse talent

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Black Ambition is committed to leveling the playing field and fostering the ingenuity, determination, and resilience of underrepresented entrepreneurs.

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(Family Features) Home upgrades happen for different reasons but enhancing your home’s curb appeal and value are often at the top of the list. These projects can make it easier to enjoy your home knowing they carry a return on investment of up to 92%, according to the Remodeling 2021 Cost vs. Value Report published in “Remodeling Magazine.” Plus, you’ll have the added benefit of knowing you’re making a sound investment should you decide to sell down the road.

Stone Veneer Stone veneer is an upgrade that adds warmth and texture with the look of natural stone, but without the expense. It’s also a durable product that is low maintenance, so you don’t have to worry about sealing or painting.

With the variety of styles and colors available, it’s easy for homeowners to mix and match to create a custom look. Mortarless options like ClipStone are designed to be installed with screws and common tools, making them accessible options for both professionals and DIYers. With a built-in water management system, overlapping edges to minimize gaps, reversible outside corners and a variety of accessories, mortarless options allow homeowners to achieve the look of traditional masonry without the hassle.

Garage Doors Exterior features often bring a big return on investment because a home with strong curb appeal can make a great first impression on potential buyers. The garage doors are no exception. If you think of your garage doors as a purely functional element of your home, you may be surprised to learn garage door replacement is actually the best home upgrade you can make, according to the report.

Garage doors aren’t just functional; they can be a focal point of your home’s exterior design, completely transforming the exterior. Depending on the style and features you choose, an updated garage door is also a smart strategy for managing climate and adding security to your home.

Windows Windows are another smart investment for numerous reasons. Not only do they provide a sophisticated presence that can greatly enhance curb appeal, upgraded windows play a major role in energy conservation.

Homeowners also rely on windows to make a bold statement. For example, Simonton black exterior windows and patio doors can help perfect a wide range of architectural styles including farmhouse, modern, industrial and contemporary designs.

This award-winning line of vinyl windows offers homeowners a variety of styles and colors to customize both their home’s interior and

exterior spaces. The windows are AAMA Gold Certified, passing some of the industry’s most stringent quality assurance testing for air leakage, water penetration and wind pressure – resulting in low-maintenance windows with lasting durability, weather resistance and energy efficiency.

Deck Additions Adding a deck is an easy way to improve your home’s exterior appeal and increase your livable space. Wooden decks rank in the top 10 for ROI, according to the report. An attractive deck situated off the living room or kitchen can make those rooms feel larger, especially when you’re entertaining, and guests can circulate freely between indoor and outdoor spaces.

A well-constructed deck also serves as a transition point from the home to the backyard, where you may invest in even more outdoor living features.

You’ll achieve the greatest ROI by designing your deck to integrate seamlessly with your home and landscaping and even stone accents.

Also take functional features into consideration, including privacy and protection from the wind and sun. Depending on your climate, it may be beneficial to design a deck for maximum shade during the warm months or to make the most of sunlight during the cool seasons. Features like built-in kitchens, stone accents, TV mounts and access to water features all lend high-end custom touches that also boost ROI. Siding If you’re considering updating your home’s color and trim, re-siding is a great way to transform its curb appeal while also earning a hefty return on the investment and giving yourself (or a future owner) the gift of lower maintenance living.

With 15 different collections, Ply Gem Mastic has an array of solutions to help homeowners transform their living spaces such as board and batten, hand-split shake shingles, traditional Dutch lap siding and more.

Each is available with detailed wood grain texture in a variety of rich, ontrend colors, including increasingly popular dark options.

Entry Doors One of the simplest projects in the report, a new entry door can also make a big impact because it’s one of the first things potential buyers see. Not only can a steel door help make a good first impression, it also serves as an updated security feature and can offer additional insulation, which makes for a good investment if you live in an area that experiences extreme weather.

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