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Theaster Gates with the 14 members of the Dorchester Industries Experimental Design Lab inaugural cohort.

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Sarah Lewis, Associate Professor of History of Art and Architecture and African and African American Studies at Harvard University; Dr. Louise Bernard, director of the Obama Presidential Library Museum; and Kimberly Drew, Associate Director at Pace Gallery, joined Theaster Gates for a conversation about design and the arts.

14 DESIGNERS NAMED TO DORCHESTER INDUSTRIES DESIGN LAB Theaster Gates, the world-renowned artist behind Theaster Gates Studio, Dorchester Industries and Rebuild Foundation, and Prada Group announced the 14 members of the inaugural cohort for the Dorchester Industries Experimental Design Lab. P2 citizennewspapergroup.com

2 briefly MAYOR LIGHTFOOT UNVEILS CITYWIDE VISION FOR CONNECTED NETWORK OF TRAILS AND CORRIDORS

CHICAGO – Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) Commissioner Gia Biagi, Department of Planning and Development (DPD) Commissioner Maurice Cox, and Chicago Park District Interim General Superintendent and CEO Rosa Escareño released a citywide vision of trails and open spaces that will contribute to a network of community-led green infrastructure projects that promote the health and well-being of Chicago residents and visitors.

The citywide vision map is intended to add 48 miles of new assets to an existing 79-mile network.

This vision also features Mayor Lightfoot’s $15+ million commitment to jumpstart key projects citywide.

These projects include: Englewood Nature Trail African American Heritage Trail Chicago Boulevards System The 606/Bloomingdale Trail Weber Spur Chicago Riverwalk Extension to Ping Tom Park The Wild Mile Major Taylor Bike Trail Indian Ridge Marsh Big Marsh Hegewisch Marsh North Branch Parks In addition to these transformative projects enhancing the outdoor experience in neighborhoods, they will also assist in building community wealth.

MAYOR LIGHTFOOT ANNOUNCES $12.5 MILLION IN TRANSPORTATION COST RELIEF

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced Chicago Moves, a financial assistance program aimed at providing financial relief for Chicago residents struggling with transportation expenses, making Chicago the first and largest major city in the country to do so. Chicago Moves aims to help combat spiking costs of gas and rising inflation by providing $12.5 million in relief funding for disadvantaged Chicagoans. The program will be comprised of $7.5 million earmarked for $150 physical prepaid cards eligible for redemption at local Chicago gas stations as well as $5 million earmarked for $50 prepaid cards eligible for use on public transit.

Chicago Moves comes at a critical moment in recent history for Chicago and the nation. Over the past several months, domestic and international pressures have forced the cost of gas to record highs.

To make this program possible, the City has partnered with Fifth Third Bank and Onbe, a market-leading corporate disbursements fintech.

Up to 50,000 physical prepaid cards of $150 will be distributed to eligible residents via a lottery system. These cards will be valid for one year after receipt and may only be spent on the cost of fuel at gas stations located within Chicago. Applications are limited to one per household.

Beginning in May, cards will be distributed in five successive monthly waves of 10,000 residents.

To be eligible for these cards, applicants must: Be residents of Chicago Be at least 18 years old Have a current and valid City sticker with correct mailing information for their vehicle Have a household income at or below 140% of the Area Median Income for Chicago (available here) The City will also distribute or add value to 100,000 cards for use on public transit in the amount of $50 each. These cards will not only help ease the burden of record-high gas prices but will help advance clean transportation by offering weeks of free public transit access to thousands of commuting Chicagoans. Of these 100,000 transit cards, 75,000 will be distributed based on geographic data, prioritizing high CTA-utilizing residents in low-income neighborhoods. An additional 25,000 transit cards will be distributed citywide.

To be eligible for these cards, applicants must: Be residents of Chicago Have a household income at or below 140% of the Area Median Income for Chicago Applications for Chicago Moves will open on April 27, 2022. More information will be made available pending City Council approval.

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14 designers named to Dorchester Industries Design Lab Continued from page 1

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The three-year program is meant to amplify the work of creatives of color from different industries. The 14 people in the inaugural cohort are artists in fashion design, architecture, product design, dance, visual arts, culinary arts, fine art and design, agriculture, graphic design and fine jewelry design.

Seven out of the 14 artists are from Chicago -- Norman Teague, Kendall Reynolds, Damarr Brown, Maya Bird-Murphy, Brandon Breaux, Summer Coleman and Catherine Sarr.

The other artists are from London, Miami, Niger, New York and Los Angeles -- Tolu Coker, Germane Barnes, Mariam Issoufou Kamara, Kyle Abraham, Yemi Amu, Salome Asega and Kenturah Davis.

Gates started thinking about the project a year and a half ago, when he became a part of Prada’s diversity and inclusion team. Prada was trying to find ways to manage and deal with issues around diversity and inclusion. Part of that work was internal work to ensure the team understands how race works around the world, and the politics of racial representation. The project Gates proposed was a cohort of great talent that would get to know each other and be able to support each other. The goal is for the cohort to be “more amplified, more networked and more cashed.”

The artists were chosen by Miuccia Prada, Prada S.p.A. Co-CEO and Prada Creative Director; Ava DuVernay, writer and director; Sir David Adjaye, architect; and late designer Virgil Abloh, along with other dignitaries. There were 200 nominations and from that, 14 were chosen.

“Prada has been an amazing ally to me,” said Gates. “In some ways the arts and the fashion world are coming together.”

At the event on Tuesday, April 5th, at Stony Island Arts Bank, there was a conversation about design and the arts.

Sarah Lewis, Associate Professor of History of Art and Architecture and African and African American Studies at Harvard University; Dr. Louise Bernard, director of the Obama Presidential Library Museum; and Kimberly Drew, Associate Director at Pace Gallery, joined Gates for the conversation.

Gates talked about the Design Lab is a way to acknowledge designers, not just in the fashion space or art space, but to expand the definition of designer.

“For me, I know there are moments when my friends are solving life problems. They’re doing it in beautiful ways.

And, they may not call themselves designers, but there’s this world that has a platform, that has resources, it has a way of moving things that if they were connected, and their ideas and very intentions were connected to that world, they would find themselves, not just making like ‘ I carve knives on the side as a hobby,’ they might find themselves carving knives all the time or they might have a subsequent new revenue stream,” Gates said.

It led him to think about how to intentionally create a broad bandwith for understanding the word, designer, and then ask how someone like a choreographer can be considered a designer and offer the world something that can help solve its problems.

Bernard said the idea of interdisciplinarity was natural to the idea of experimental and that led to a range of designers in the cohort. Gates believes that design is a byproduct of creative people being together and experimenting.

“We’re sometimes just solving life problems. I think because Black people and this work … because we can’t always buy the things we want so it’s like, ‘let’s just build this addition onto the house,” Gates said. “In a way I think, sometimes, poor people and people of color are more directly connected to their bodies through the world of design than others who have been trained to think about design.”

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Disney’s The Lion King Triumphantly Returns to Chicago Chicago – By popular demand, Disney’s The Lion King will return to Chicago for the fifth time since 2003, having played over 68 weeks over its previous four engagements.

The North American touring productions of The Lion King have been seen by more than 20 million theatergoers. Having already played more than 90 cities across North America, The Lion King now proudly returns to Chicago. This 9-week engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre begins November 17 and plays through January 14, 2023. Groups are now available for 10+ by calling 312-977-1710. Current Broadway In Chicago subscribers can add to their packages by calling 312-977-1717. Individual tickets for The Lion King will go on sale to the general public later this year. For more details, visit BroadwayInChicago.com.

After 24 landmark years on Broadway, The Lion King continues ascendant as one of the most popular stage musicals in the world. Since its premiere on November 13, 1997, 25 global productions have been seen by nearly 110 million people. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions (under the direction of Thomas Schumacher), The Lion King has made theatrical history with six productions worldwide running 15 or more years, with four of those running 20 or more years.

Performed over its lifetime in nine different languages (English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Dutch, Spanish, Mandarin, and Portuguese), productions of The Lion King can currently be seen on Broadway; London’s West End; Paris; Hamburg; Tokyo; Madrid; on tour across North America, Japan and the U.K. & Ireland, with a separate production touring internationally, for a total of ten productions running concurrently across the globe. Having played over 100 cities in 21 countries on every continent except Antarctica, The Lion King’s worldwide gross exceeds that of any film, Broadway show or other entertainment title in box office history.

The Lion King won six 1998 Tony Awards®: Best Musical, Best Scenic Design (Richard Hudson), Best Costume Design (Julie Taymor), Best Lighting Design (Donald Holder), Best Choreography (Garth Fagan) and Best Direc-

tion of a Musical. The Lion King has also earned more than 70 major arts awards including the 1998 NY Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, the 1999 Grammy® for Best Musical Show Album, the 1999 Evening Standard Award for Theatrical Event of the Year and the 1999 Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Choreography and Best Costume Design. show’s director, costume designer and mask co-designer Julie Taymor continues to play an integral part in the show’s ongoing success. The first woman to win a Tony Award for Direction of a Musical, Taymor supervises new productions of the show around the world.

The Broadway score features Elton John and Tim Rice’s songs from the Lion King animated film along with three new songs by John and Rice; additional musical material

by South African Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor and Hans Zimmer; and music from “Rhythm of the Pride Lands,” an album inspired by the original music in the film, written by Lebo M, Mark Mancina and Hans Zimmer.

The resulting sound of The Lion King is a fusion of Western popular music and the distinctive sounds and rhythms of Africa, ranging from the Academy Award®-winning song “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” to Lebo M’s rich choral numbers.

Elton John, Lebo M, and Hans Zimmer all collaborated on the 2019 version of the film, executive produced by Julie Taymor and Thomas Schumacher, which has gone onto extraordinary worldwide success.

The book has been adapted by Roger Allers, who co-directed the animated The Lion King feature, and Irene Mecchi, who co-wrote the film’s screenplay. Other members of the creative team include: Michael Curry, who designed the masks and puppets with Taymor, Steve Canyon Kennedy (sound design), Michael Ward (hair and makeup design), Anthony Lyn (associate director), Marey Griffith (associate choreographer), Clement Ishmael (music supervisor), Doc Zorthian (production supervisor) and Binder Casting/Mark Brandon, CSA (casting). Anne Quart serves as co-producer.

POLITICAL AFFAIRS

SIMS, SENATE DEMOCRATS UNVEIL TAX RELIEF PLAN FOR ILLINOIS FAMILIES

Illinois State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-Chicago) joined several other Senate Democratic Caucus members to unveil a $1.8 billion relief plan that suspends state taxes on groceries, gas, back-to-school shopping and delivers tax refund checks to taxpayers statewide.

“When budget negotiations began this spring, I vowed to move Illinois toward fiscal stability,” Sims said. “By working with other budget leaders and taking a responsible approach, I am proud to say that we’ve put Illinois on a path to fiscal success and are now able to return taxpayers’ their hard earned money.”

The plan, outlined Friday, seeks to address inflation and the rising prices at the pump. The plan will suspend the 1% state grocery tax and the state’s portion of the gas tax increase for six months. Parents will see additional relief with a suspension of the state sales tax on clothing, shoes and school supplies from Aug. 5 to Aug. 14 as they go back-to-school shopping.

The relief plan would directly deliver refund checks valued at $100 per person and $50 per child to state taxpayers making $250,000 individually or $200 for joint taxpayers up to $500,000 – sending money to 97% of taxpayers. A household of four would see a $300 check. Taxpayers could also see an additional $300 property tax relief check – a proposal mirrored after Governor JB Pritzker’s budget proposal.

“The pandemic recession has taken a major financial toll on families across the state,” Sims said. “Our plan allows taxpayers the relief they need to help them address the higher prices families are facing. With the Pay it Forward Plan, we’re going to drive down skyrocketing gas and grocery costs and give people some needed relief.”

The comprehensive proposal also includes expanded economic aid for lower-income workers and increased tax credits for teachers and volunteer first responders. Senator Sims is working with his colleagues to vote on the measure – Senate Bill 1150 – Prior to April 8th adjournment.

SENATOR JONES MEASURES TO CHANGE SPEEDING IN PARKS THE SAME FINE AS A SCHOOL ZONE To keep children safe from reckless drivers, State Senator Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) passed legislation to make speeding in park zones an equivalent punishment to speeding in school zones.

“Parents should have the peace of mind that when their student is at school or at the park playing or running around with friends that they’re safe from reckless drivers,” Jones said. “When children are outside, drivers must be cautious and careful behind the wheel.” House Bill 5328 would make speeding in a park zone the same as speeding in a school zone. Additionally, it clarifies that school zone speed limits apply to local, county and state roadways.

“Please drive safely and responsibly when you are driving around schools or parks,” Jones said. “Keeping our kids safe from reckless drivers is commonsense.”

House Bill 5328 passed the Senate and will move to the governor’s office for further action.

MARTWICK STANDS IN SUPPORT OF PUBLIC SAFETY PACKAGE THAT ADDRESSES LAW ENFORCEMENT NEEDS A legislative package intending to provide greater support for law enforcement agencies ranging from mental health support, to hiring and retaining officers and the purchase of body cameras was unveiled at a press conference Monday with strong support from State Senator Robert Martwick (D-Chicago).

“I am proud to join my colleagues in support of this legislative package to show that we are working to address the practical concerns of law enforcement agencies across the state,” Martwick said. “From clarifying when officers can use body cameras to getting more support for mental health issues in jails and helping local agencies recruit more highly qualified officers, Illinois is continuing to show up for our hardworking officers.”

House Bill 3863 creates the Law Enforcement Recruitment and Retention Fund to help law enforcement agencies hire and retain qualified law enforcement officers. House Bill 3893 would extend the Jan. 1, 2023 sunset date for allowing officers to use a device to record a conversation during an investigation.

House Bill 4364 would create the Mental Health and Substance Use Prevention Fund to allow the Department of Human Services to fund grants to offer mental health and substance use prevention to people who are incarcerated and individuals in county jails or people who have been recently discharged.

To address disparities in pay across the justice system, House Bill 4228 would require that County Sheriffs are paid 80% of the salary of a State’s Attorney.

House Bill 4608 would allow body camera grant funds to be used for data storage costs. It would also allow officers to flag video if they believe it may have evidentiary value. The measure also clarifies when an officer does not have to have a camera turned on, such as in training or only in the presence of other officers.

Martwick joined the Illinois Sheriff’s Association, the Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police and the Illinois State Police to express support for the package. He plans to work with his colleagues in the Senate to advance the package before the scheduled April 8 adjournment.

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Fresenius Medical Care Appoints Dr. Amaka Eneanya as

Head of Strategy and Operations for Company’s Global Medical Office WALTHAM, Mass., PRNewswire -- Fresenius Medical Dr. Eneanya is the co-author of a widely cited article Care, the world’s leading provider of products and services which argued that when estimating glomerular filtration for individuals with renal diseases, announced the appoint(eGFR) equations, it is problematic to assert that organ ment of noted clinical researcher and nephrologist Nwamaka function differs between individuals whose physical (Amaka) Eneanya, MD as Head of Strategy and Opconditions are essentially identical except for their erations for the company’s Global Medical Office. race. Published in the prestigious Journal of the Dr. Eneanya was previously an attending American Medical Association in 2020, the artinephrologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine cle, along with Dr. Eneanya’s extensive scientific and Epidemiology at the University of Pennsyladvocacy, helped spark a national conversation vania, where she served as Director of Health Eqin the U.S. about removing race from the kidney uity, Anti-Racism, and Community Engagement function algorithm. in the Nephrology Division. At Fresenius Medical The American Society of Nephrology and Care she will report directly to the Global Chief Medthe National Kidney Foundation subsequently ical Officer and serve on the Global Medical Office created a joint task force to reassess the inclusion Executive Leadership Team. of race in eGFR and its implications “As both a board-certified clinician for the diagnosis and management and expert researcher, Dr. Eneanya of kidney disease patients. The brings a wealth of knowledge and task force, on which Dr. Eneanya expertise that will advance our work served, recently recommended in improving outcomes for people the immediate adoption of a new, living with kidney disease,” said Frank race-free eGFR equation.

Maddux, MD, Global Chief Medical Dr. Eneanya’s research has Officer of Fresenius Medical Care. been supported by the National “Her insights regarding health equity, Institutes of Health and the Amerpatient-reported outcomes, and social ican Society of Nephrology. She engagement in healthcare and public has received numerous accolades health will be key elements to inform including the Radhika Srinivasan our ongoing medical strategy.”

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TV Reporter Turned Publicist Launches Talent Agency LOS ANGELES PRNewswire -- Grand Rising Talent has launched as a licensed California talent agency serving diverse broadcasters and on-camera experts. The Black-owned agency is founded by a former television reporter, who transitioned into public relations, and has played a key role in elevating the brand profiles of broadcasters such as Real Housewives of New York City’s Eboni K. Williams and Daily Blast Live Co-Host Erica Cobb.

The Grand Rising Talent team is excited to offer a fresh approach to representation.

Grand Rising Talent specializes in advocating for talent from diverse, intersectional backgrounds, including communities of color and LGBTQ+ identities.

“Clients are looking for a unique offering in the representation space combining cultural competency, an ability to create impactful opportunities, and brand elevation which includes telling their own stories,” said Grand Rising Talent Founder & CEO, Giselle Phelps.

“Establishing a talent agency was the next natural step after nearly 10 years working with on-camera talents who were PR clients, media partners, and collaborators. This shift perfectly combines my background in television news as an on-air talent and a decade of publicist experience securing top tier coverage and partnerships. The Grand Rising Talent team is excited to offer a fresh approach to representation,” said Phelps.

To learn more, please visit GrandRisingTalent.com.

sionalism in Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania last year. In 2020, she was recognized as a “40 under 40 Leader in Minority Health” by the National Minority Quality Forum.

A fellow of the American Society of Nephrology, Dr. Eneanya completed her residency in internal medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and nephrology training at the combined Nephrology Fellowship Program at Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She holds an undergraduate degree from Cornell University, a medical degree from Meharry Medical College, and a master’s degree in public health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Fresenius Medical Care is the world’s leading provider of products and services for individuals with renal diseases of which around 3.8 million patients worldwide regularly undergo dialysis treatment.

Through its network of 4,171 dialysis clinics, Fresenius Medical Care provides dialysis treatments for approximately 345,000 patients around the globe. Fresenius Medical Care is also the leading provider of dialysis products such as dialysis machines or dialyzers. Along with its core business, the Renal Care Continuum, the Company focuses on expanding in complementary areas and in the field of critical care. Fresenius Medical Care is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FME) and on the New York Stock Exchange (FMS).

For more information visit the Company’s website at www.freseniusmedicalcare.com.

TiShaunda McPherson Joins NORC as Senior Vice President and First-Ever Chief Diversity Officer CHICAGO PRNewswire -- NORC at the University of Chicago is pleased to announce that TiShaunda McPherson, JD, MDiv, MPP, is joining NORC as a senior vice president and the organization’s first-ever chief diversity officer (CDO). In this role, TiShaunda will lead NORC’s efforts to build a more diverse, racially equitable, and inclusive workplace and research portfolio, and will serve on NORC’s Executive Council, the company’s senior-most decision-making body.

“Diversity, Racial Equity, and Inclusion (DREI) is one of NORC’s top strategic priorities and will flourish under TiShaunda’s vision, acumen, and leadership,” said Ellen Beatty, chief financial officer and executive vice president of Finance and Administration at NORC. “She and the new Office of DREI have the full support of NORC’s Board of Trustees, the Executive Council, and the entire leadership team. I am truly excited to partner with her to chart a bold course to make our organization and our work more diverse, equitable, and accessible.”

In her most recent role as senior associate vice president for equity at Northwestern University, McPherson worked to foster a culture of access, belonging, and accountability, overseeing the development of the university’s diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism education and

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training plans. TiShaunda brings a deep understanding of DEI practices and principles to NORC and 20-plus years of experience addressing institutional, regional, and systemic discrimination and equity issues.

After early career experience in various legal roles, TiShaunda served as a senior civil rights attorney with the U.S. Department of Education and then oversaw equity, access, and employment matters for Adtalem Global Education.

“During the interview process, I was impressed by the company’s commitment to doing the deep and necessary work to embed diversity, racial equity, and inclusion throughout every function of the organization,” said McPherson, adding, “I’m excited to engage with staff across NORC and work together to continue the excellent work the organization has already begun.”

NORC at the University of Chicago conducts research and analysis that decision-makers trust. As a nonpartisan research organization and a pioneer in measuring and understanding the world, we have studied almost every aspect of the human experience and every major news event for more than eight decades. We partner with government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world to provide the objectivity and expertise necessary to inform the critical decisions facing society. www.norc.org

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CAY SKIN, Co-Founded by 100. co and Winnie Harlow, Available Exclusively at Sephora MIAMI PRNewswire -- 100.co, the Artificial Intelligence-powered consumer brand group, announced that its new skincare brand, CAY SKIN by Winnie Harlow, is available at top beauty retailer Sephora at 251 locations. Harlow, a globally renowned supermodel, raised $6.5M in funding for CAY SKIN, becoming one of 100 black female founders to raise more than $1 million of Venture Capital.

CAY SKIN was incubated at 100.co utilizing the Company’s proprietary AI technology, which analyzed millions of retail data signals and beauty trends to develop a brand that fit both Harlow’s vision and to meet market needs. The platform also analyzes consumer product reviews and translates those insights into recommendations for formulations and packaging.

The brand’s initial launch of four products includes a range of sunscreens and skincare products expertly formulated to keep all skin tones and types protected, PRNewsFoto glowing and without any white cast. CAY SKIN is setting a new standard of daily suncare with a range of lightweight, vegan formulas that are comfortable to wear. All products are silicone-free, non-comedogenic, dermatologist- tested, reef-friendly, vegan, and are formulated with high performance skincare actives and nutrient-rich island-based ingredients like Aloe Stem Cells, Hydrating Nectar and Sea Moss, paying homage to Winnie’s Jamaican heritage.

“Two years ago, we started collaborating with Winnie to develop CAY SKIN and we couldn’t be more excited to see her vision come to life,” said 100.co founder and CEO Kim Perell.

“For both 100.co and CAY SKIN, working with a partner such as Sephora is a huge moment of success. We all have a shared vision for a diverse and inclusive beauty industry and I’ve always believed in supporting female founders from diverse backgrounds, which Sephora is committed to as well.”

Harlow added, “I wanted to create CAY SKIN for all those people who have sensitive skin, who have vitiligo, who are light, dark, any color under the sun, and Kim and the 100.co team have given me an unbelievable platform to develop this line of products. They were with me every step of the way, from product concept to manufacturing, and from fundraising to marketing. Most importantly, their AI platform gave us the data and insights to understand the market gaps not being fulfilled by traditional skincare brands.”

For more information, visit CaySkin.com or 100.co.

SuitShop Prototypes A 100% Biodegradable Suit

Herb’N Eden owners Quinton (left) and Terran Lewis (right) holding their all-natural products. PRNewsFoto.

Herb’N Eden Receives $1.2M Investment to Leverage Growth Opportunities ATLANTA PRNewswire -- Herb’N Eden, an all-natural bath and beauty company, based in the Metro Atlanta area, has closed a $1.2M investment for business growth. Quinton and Terran Lewis founded Herb’N Eden in 2015 to bring natural skincare products to the forefront of the market. Mercantile Venture Capital led the investment with participation from The Core Venture Studio.

This new funding will amplify their efforts, enabling them to efficiently meet the demands of their rapidly growing clientele without sacrificing what makes them so successful: their all-natural therapeutic products.

“Through our tremendous growth, we still maintained the same formula and process of making our products,” says Terran Lewis. “We know Black-owned businesses face challenges around funding and equitable partnerships. For us, it was important we remain the majority owners and stay faithful to the tried-and-true process our supporters count on us for.”

Before receiving this funding, Herb’N Eden received remarkable success through grassroots efforts such as in-house marketing, hiring local workers for their warehouse and store, and maintaining the direction of the product development. Investors were attracted by their ability to sustain growth

CHICAGO PRNewswire -- Suiting brand SuitShop announced the completion of their latest endeavor in sustainable fashion: a 100% biodegradable suit. SuitShop Co-Founders Jeanne Foley and Diana Ganz have set their sights on making sustainability their top priority in 2022 as they navigate this young company through the post-pandemic wedding boom.

The fully biodegradable suit, aptly named The Earth Day Suit, is made from a non-dyed 100% linen and a silky smooth Cupro (vegan silk) lining using no animal byproducts. The thread is composed of 100% cotton and the buttons are 100% Corozo (with a similar feel to ivory and constructed from palm tree seeds). At the end of its life, this special suit can be buried and its materials will com-

beyond the pandemic year while remaining risk-averse and prioritizing customer communications.

“From $260,000 in 2020 to $2.6M closing out 2021, during the pandemic, is remarkable,” said co-founder and managing partner at The Core Venture Studio James Harris, one of the lead investors. “Their ability to scale their company while strengthening their relationship with their loyal customers drove Core’s decision to invest in the Herb’N Eden team.”

Quinton Lewis notes that the pandemic tested their resiliency. Rather than stop business when orders were backed up for months, they overly communicated updates to customers. As a result, they were able to see sustainable growth.

“It’s amazing to see what we could accomplish in such a short amount of time,” says Quinton. “In two to five years, we hope to continue to scale our business with the resources and connections made while also investing into the dreams of other Black entrepreneurs.”

Herb’N Eden’s mission is to create holistic bath and body products that help maintain skin health. With products made from botanical ingredients and essential oils, Herb’N Eden strives to empower others with an alternative to the harsh chemicals found in market.

post back into the earth within 18 - 24 months.

The Earth Day Suit is just another major feat in SuitShop’s sustainability efforts put forth in 2022. The brand kicked off the year with the launch of their new “Eco Stretch” fabric, initially introduced with the release of their four new spring colors and will soon be incorporated into their entire collection of suits. Eco Stretch fabric is made from a 38% poly recyclable material, woven with threads created from approximately 25 plastic bottles per suit. Not only is the fabric more sustainable, but it also provides stretch where you want it and comfort where you need it. . This female-founded company is led by childhood friends Diana Ganz and Jeanne Foley and has helped over 100,000 customers since 2016. suitshop.com.

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Walmart Believes in Chicago We believe in creating opportunities for the communities where we work and live. That’s why we’re working closely with diverse businesses like Milhouse Engineering & Construction, general contractor for the new Chatham Walmart Academy. It’s just one of the many ways we are investing in Chicago.

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CDPH Warns Chicagoans Not to Serve or Eat Potentially Contaminated Raw Oysters from Canada

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The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is recommending that Chicagoans not eat raw oysters from a specific area in British Columbia, Canada, after they were linked to an outbreak of norovirus.

The FDA has also issued an advisory to restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell potentially contaminated raw oysters and has confirmed that potentially contaminated raw oysters were distributed to restaurants and retailers in 13 states, including Illinois .

Restaurants and retailers should not serve raw oysters harvested from the BC 14-8 or 14-15 regions within Baynes Sound, British Columbia, Canada. Oysters should be disposed of by throwing them in the garbage or returning to their distributor for destruction.

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that can cause diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, and fever. Symptoms usually start 12 to 48 hours after eating contaminated food and resolve within 1 to 3 days.

Young children, older adults, and people with compromised immune systems are at higher risk of severe illness. For more information about Norovirus, go to the CDC website here.

To protect yourself and others from norovirus: Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water often.

Carefully wash fruits and vegetables before preparing and eating them.

Cook oysters and other shellfish thoroughly before eating them.

Do not prepare food or care for others when you are sick, and for at least two days after symptoms stop.

Clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces with a bleach-based household cleaner.

Wash contaminated laundry thoroughly.

CDPH is monitoring closely for additional reports of illness. If you experienced diarrheal illness after consuming oysters, contact the Chicago Department of Public Health by calling 312-746-SICK (7425) or emailing outbreak@cityofchicago.org to file a suspected food poisoning complaint.

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Brittany Willis Launches ‘Protégé to Pro’ Podcast On Ebony Covering Black America Podcast Network DALLAS PRNewswire -- ‘Protégé to Pro’ has launched as a podcast on the Ebony Covering Black America Podcast Network. Protégé to Pro is hosted and produced by Texas-based Fortune 500 sales leader, small business expert, and franchise owner Brittany Willis, MBA. The ‘Protégé to Pro’ podcast is the latest offering from Protégé to Pro, a digital destination arming entrepreneurs and career professionals with Fortune 500 knowledge. The Protégé to Pro platform launched with its first online course offering in 2021.

On the Protégé to Pro podcast, Willis invites listeners in each week as she recounts personal lessons and challenges she’s encountered as a corporate professional and entrepreneur. They serve as the foundation for expert guidance and coaching on topics ranging from career guidance, entrepreneurship, professional development, leadership, small business management, franchise ownership, and more.

Known for her charisma, reliability, and transparent tell-it-like-it-is nature, Brittany has no shortage of stories and relatable experiences to share for professionals looking to advance in their careers, open businesses on the side, or succeed as full-time entrepreneurs.

At the end of each episode of the Protégé to Pro podcast is the “Cracks of Gold” segment. It aims to inspire and empower listeners to move with gratitude and grace as they advance in their careers and businesses despite the chaos, disappointments, and frustrations life may bring our way.

Willis successfully opened her PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans – North Dallas franchise location in early 2021, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. She’s now using what’s she’s learned to show others a pathway forward in a space many don’t know is available to them with proper planning and self-evaluation.

“Creating the Protégé to Pro podcast and joining forces with a legacy media brand like Ebony is an exciting opportunity to share knowledge, resources and inspiration with people looking to do more in their careers whether it’s in corporate America or through entrepreneurship. We’ll be sharing stimulating conversations with friends and colleagues from across my professional network,” said Brittany Willis, Founder of Protégé to Pro.

PRNewsFoto Eight28 Enterprises, LLC is a portfolio of businesses including Protégé to Pro, a PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans franchise location in North Dallas, and start-up, small business, and franchise consulting services. Eight28 Enterprises’ mission is to inspire, empower, and facilitate entrepreneurial and professional excellence. Its Founder, Brittany Willis, has a B.A. from Vanderbilt University with Honors and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Arkansas - Sam Walton Graduate School of Business. Willis has more than a decade of Fortune 500 experience, successfully developing and managing corporate retail accounts valued at more than $300 million.

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EBONY MEDIA LAUNCHES EBONY STUDIOS LOS ANGELES PRNewswire -- EBONY Media, the leading voice of the Black American experience committed to “Moving Black Forward,” has announced the launch of EBONY Studios, a new all-inclusive full-service production platform that will span categories across film, television, audio & digital programs. Under EBONY’s new leadership, EBONY Studios will develop and produce multiplatform premium content that explores the diverse and rich spectrum of Black culture. Following its relaunch last year as a digital-first brand, the multimedia studio is an integral part of EBONY’s rebirth and strategic expansion in the social media age.

“The EBONY name is synonymous with Black culture amassing over 75 years of history chronicling Black life and the Black perspective. With the launch of EBONY Studios, we are well positioned to harness those attributes that are organically a significant part of the brand’s identity, allowing us to create a home for Black creators and a diverse universe of content for the marketplace in a fresh, exciting and very real way,” said Michele Ghee, CEO of Ebony Media Group.

EBONY Studios will leverage the indelible history of the brand’s archival content as an initial anchor and honor the core elements of its DNA through bold, compelling, and innovative storytelling that illuminates the Black perspective. In addition, EBONY Studios will produce contemporary content that reflects the current Black experience.

“Although the launch of EBONY Studios marks a new frontier and a new model for the company, EBONY has always been and still stands as the authentic voice of Black life.For more information on EBONY Studios, visit EBONY.com

TERRON BROOKS RELEASES “THE SOUL OF BROADWAY - DELUXE ALBUM” AVAILABLE APRIL 29 spotlight on lyrics that are so LOS ANGELES universal and inspiring. I wanted PRNewswire -- Terron Brooks, to make the songs personal on a two-time NAACP Award nomsoul level. Broadway is known inated singer-songwriter, actor for telling stories, and I wanted and writer celebrates the theater to weave in mine.” on his new release The Soul of The Soul of Broadway (4 Broadway – Deluxe Album, Times Entertainment, Inc./The available on all music platforms Soul of Broadway, LLC) has alFriday, April 29.

The Soul of Broadway ready received much fanfare. In (Mercia Records with distribu2021, the singles “Something’s Coming” (West Side Story) tion through SONY MUSIC/ and “Tomorrow” (Annie) were The Orchard Internationally) released. With its powerful and takes listeners on a soulful, intimeless message, “Tomorrow” clusive journey of dreams, hope has massed over a million and love. In this special moment views on YouTube, and Terron’s in time when Broadway and performance of the song closed the world is emerging back into the Night of Covenant House the light, this album with songs Stars concert. that have touched so many lives Terron Brooks - The Soul of Broadway Deluxe Album The album also includes couldn’t be more pertinent.

PHOTO CREDIT: RANDY GIST “What About Love” from The “I’m so proud we are finally Color Purple. Terron performs releasing the entire collection of the duet with Keala Settle (This Is Me, The Greatest Showreimagined Broadway classics,” Terron says. “I had a vision of communicating these songs to a wider audience, putting a man).

“I knew I needed a powerhouse vocalist who would leave her heart on this record, and Keala delivered,” says Terron. “We recorded the song the day Aretha Franklin died. It was an emotional day, and you can feel the raw emotions of the moment. Keala’s performance puts an exclamation mark on what we created.”

Their duet is a reunion between the vocalists, who shared the stage on the first national tour of Hairspray. Additionally, Terron has performed with legends Phil Collins, David Foster, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson and around the world with Disney in Concert symphonies. Terron is widely recognized for his critically acclaimed role as the great Eddie Kendricks in the Emmy Award-winning NBC mini-series The Temptations. On stage, Terron received an Ovation Award nomination for his role in Sweet Charity. He also delighted audiences on Broadway in Disney’s The Lion King. In 2021 Terron launched the podcast Honest Answers and is the author of the book Something GoOD on the Table: Practical Proverbs for the Soul.

“My hope is this music we’ve recreated on The Soul of Broadway is loved and cherished by all different kinds of people and is heard with hearts that heal and unite.”

For more information about Terron Brooks, visit terronbrooksofficial.com.

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CAREER FAIR & Roundtables Our ongoing mission is to provide the most qualified candidates from the City, County and State’s richly diverse communities.

With the understanding that diversity is a good business strategy, the opportunities for employer and candidates are endless.

This diversity event is the most significant career fair presented today. Its outreach includes Multicultural, Veterans, Women, LGBTQ, Mature Workers and People with Disabilities. Each employer is actively committed to getting America back to work, diversity and equality in the workplace.

It is our wish that this day brings you closer to meeting your goals and objectives.

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Clever Storage Ideas for Small Spaces

(Family Features) No matter how cramped and cluttered your living space may be, you can almost

always find a spot or two for extra storage. It’s often just a matter of getting creative and utilizing a few clever solutions.

Consider these simple ideas to create some extra space in oft-used rooms: Kitchen • Metal rods with hanging hooks can create storage space on your blank walls. Use them to hang coffee cups, cooking utensils, dish towels or pots and pans.

• Magnetic strips mounted on the wall or the inside of a cabinet door can be a simple way to hang knives and free up counter space normally taken up by a knife block.

• If your countertop is cluttered with small spice containers and oil bottles, elevate them with a decorative cake stand. Place small jars below and top with pretty decanters and additional spices.

• If you’re using prime cabinet space for items you only use once a year, such as holiday cake pans or a big serving bowl you pull out for parties, consider storing them in the attic or a closet instead.

Bathroom • Instead of hanging just one towel bar on the back of the bathroom door, hang multiple to maximize your drying space.

• Most modern cabinetry has adjustable shelving. If you haven’t customized the heights of your shelving to accommodate different sized bottles and containers, give it a try.

• A three-tiered fruit basket might seem perfect for the kitchen, but it’s also a handy way to store bathroom essentials right beside the sink.

• Flour and sugar canisters can also be repur-

posed in the bathroom to keep makeup, toiletries, cleaning supplies and soaps contained. Make sure to buy bins that stack easily.

Bedroom • Nix those nightstands and hang small shelves on either side of the bed.

This cuts down on the clutter you can keep and makes cleaning underneath a breeze.

• Rolling bins that fit under the bed are perfect for storing linens, out-of-sea-

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son clothing and children’s toys. They’re also the perfect way to slide building block projects out of sight without destroying your child’s latest masterpiece.

• Closets with a single hanging rod are one of the biggest space-wasters in the bedroom. Double their storage capacity by hanging a second rod or shelf below shorter jackets and shirts.

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