HYDE PARK CITIZEN 5-22-2019

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Trader Joe’s, a grocery store that is known for its unique selection of products and fresh produce, will soon open a new store in Hyde Park. Photo Credit: David Shankbone

TRADER JOE’S ANNOUNCES NEW SOUTH SIDE LOCATION THAT WILL OPEN LATER THIS YEAR

When the Treasure Island Foods closed for good in October which included their location at the Hyde Park Shopping Center, it left many Hyde Park residents wondering what would take its place? After months of anticipation, the University of Chicago, who owns the Hyde Park Shopping Center, announced that Trader Joe’s will be moving into the vacant space and plans to open their doors this fall.. PAGE 2

FASHION

BUSINESS

ENTERTAINMENT

SKINCLUSION™ Celebrates Diversity and Inclusion

Subway Restaurants® Invite Families to Experience a Magical Night Out with an Exclusive Subway Fresh Fit For Kids® Meal Offer

NBA Superstar Stephen Curry Invites You To Experience Trailer For ‘Emanuel’

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NEWS briefly

Trader Joe’s Announces New South Side Location That Will Open Later This Year Continued from page 1

BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

Source: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health. Visit www.niaaa.nih.gov.

EDUCATION

NIAAA RECOMMENDS THAT PARENTS TALK WITH THEIR HIGH SCHOOL GRADS ABOUT CELEBRATING SAFELY Graduation is a time to celebrate. But before your high school seniors begin their parties, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) advises parents to take the time to talk with graduates about keeping events alcohol-free—it just may save a life.

No amount of underage drinking is legal or safe. And underage drinking can lead to consuming too much alcohol, which may result in poor decisions, injuries, alcohol overdose, and possibly death. It’s critical to talk with your graduate because research shows that parents do make a difference. By serving as a positive role model, talking with other parents and your teens, supervising parties to make sure no alcohol is served, and supporting alcohol-free school celebrations, you can help prevent a life-changing mistake, according to a NIAAA press release.

For more information, visit: https:/www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov

HEALTH

WOMEN’S HEALTH MONTH 2019: KNOW. TALK. ACT. Heart disease is the leading killer among women, but it does not have to be. Women can live longer and heart healthier lives when they: know their risks and take actions to prevent and manage those risks, talk to their health care team about how to live a heart healthy life at every age, and take action by committing to making simple changes over time to live a healthier life.

Making healthy choices at every stage of life can help women stay heart healthy throughout their lifetimes. For more information, visit https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8538351-cdc-womensheart-stroke-health-month/

LAW & POLITICS

EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS ANNOUNCES 2019 CLASS OF FELLOWS Equal Justice Works, the nation’s largest facilitator of opportunities in public interest law, recently named its 2019 Class of Equal Justice Works Fellows. Seventy-six recent law school graduates will launch their careers through an Equal Justice Works Fellowship project of their own design.

Each year, Equal Justice Works selects a class of passionate public service leaders who have designed projects in partnership with legal services organizations that help build sustainable solutions in the communities where they serve. The projects are funded by the generous support of law firms, corporations, foundations, and individuals. Many of the law firms and corporate legal departments leverage their sponsorship to increase engagement and service through pro bono support.

Over the past three decades, Equal Justice Works has awarded more than 2,000 Fellowships to lawyers committed to public service.

More than 85 percent of Fellows remain in public service, continuing to pursue equal justice for underserved communities across the country. For more information, visit www.equaljusticeworks.org

When the Treasure Island Foods closed for good in October which included their location at the Hyde Park Shopping Center, it left many Hyde Park residents wondering what would take its place? After months of anticipation, the University of Chicago, who owns the Hyde Park Shopping Center, announced that Trader Joe’s will be moving into the vacant space and plans to open their doors this fall.

Trader Joe’s is a chain of neighborhood grocery stores that offers a unique food and beverage selection that ranges from daily staples, like eggs and milk, to one-off imported products.

“When we bring a new business into the community, we carefully consider the impact it will have on existing businesses. We’re thrilled to bring Trader Joe’s to the South Side and believe the grocer will be a solid, affordable addition to the grocery eco-system in our community, complementing our existing grocery options,” said Derek Douglas, vice

president for Civic Engagement and External Affairs at the University of Chicago.

Trader Joe’s stores typically have a smaller footprint than most major grocery retailers and in keeping with their traditional design, the company will only be leasing part of the space that Treasure Island Food once occupied.

“We couldn’t be more excited to bring a Trader Joe’s store to the Hyde Park community,” said Kenya Friend-Daniel, Trader Joe’s spokesperson. “As always, our focus is on making sure it’s a great neighborhood grocery store that offers quality products at everyday prices and is run by a team that is passionate about being a part of the community and providing a welcoming customer experience.”

In November, the University of Chicago surveyed more than 3,400 neighborhood residents and found that the four most valued elements of a new grocery store were produce, price and value, quality meats, and specialty foods. The survey also provided space for participants to leave a comment. Over 1,000 respondents

shared what their preferred community grocery store would be, and 628 of those unprompted requests were for a Trader Joe’s, according to information provided by the University of Chicago.

“Trader Joe’s complements the existing grocery stores nearby, providing local residents with an array of shopping options within a two-mile radius.

Trader Joe’s is known for being a strong community partner and quality employer, and we are looking forward to their grand opening,” said Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Wallace E. Goode, Jr. Trader Joe’s was named America’s Best Employer and ranked as one of the Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes this year which will be a benefit for the many community members that the grocer plans on hiring.

Because the University of Chicago owns the Hyde Park Shopping Center, their Commercial Real Estate Operations group will be responsible for leasing the remaining square footage and will be releasing more information on those retail opportunities soon, according to information provided by the University of Chicago.

SECC Announces RFP for 2019 Neighborhood Enhancement Grant The South East Chicago Commission (SECC) recently announced a Request For Proposals (RFP) for the 2019 Neighborhood Enhancement Grant Program with generous support from the Elizabeth Louise “Betty Lou” Smith Fund, the MacArthur Foundation, Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH), Hyde Park Bank, a Wintrust Company and individuals donors. Since 1999, the program has offered funds to neighborhood schools, religious congregations, community organizations, park advisory councils, and block groups to support neighborhood beautification projects.

“By working together, we can build community from within the community. The power of partnerships can help the neighborhood thrive and create safe places and spaces for everyone to enjoy,” said Diane Burnham, executive director for the South East Chicago Commission

“BY WORKING TOGETHER, WE CAN BUILD COMMUNITY FROM WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS CAN HELP THE NEIGHBORHOOD THRIVE AND CREATE SAFE PLACES AND SPACES FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY.” DIANE BURNHAM Executive Director, South East Chicago Commission The SECC and our partners are excited to resume making grants for 2019 that assist eligible organizations with neighborhood beautification projects in the Hyde Park, Kenwood, Oakland, Washington Park, and Woodlawn communities. Grant submissions are reviewed and considered based on the strength of the proposal and the breadth of potential community impact.

The grant award amount is based upon the proposed project, with a maximum grant of $4,000 per organization.

Proposed projects must: l Be submitted online. l Be highly visible from the street

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l Be completed between June 1, 2019 – October 31, 2019 l Physically enhance the neighborhood and build on the character and uniqueness of the community l Strengthen civic pride and a strong sense of community l Be sustainable Each proposal will be reviewed by a committee comprised of representatives from the community.

Proposal deadline is Friday May 24, 2019.

What follows are a few examples of how the community has benefited from previous Neighborhood Enhancement Grant awards: l Chicago Eco House –

Vernon Park Garden will work to develop a blighted vacant lot between E. 60th61st and S. Vernon Street by doing the vacant lot clean up, raised flower beds, creating a “pocket park” community space. (Woodlawn) l The Kleo Center – Kleo Barrett Memorial Mural Project will honor the life and legacy of Kleo Barrett for whom the organization was named. The design includes open palms which symbolize welcoming and a sense of safety. (Washington Park) l Nichols Park Advisory Council – 55th StreetFountain & Floral Bed Enhancement project will work to improve and enhance the park fountain with landscaping and floral planting to create a welcoming south entrance to the park at East 55th Street. (Hyde Park) For more information or to submit a proposal, visit: https://www.secc-chicago. org/secc-announces-2019grant/

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NEWS

Lori Lightfoot Sworn In As 56th Mayor Of Chicago

BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

Lori Lightfoot stood alongside her wife Amy and their daughter Vivian on Monday during the 2019 Inaugural Ceremony. Thousands of Chicagoans attended the event that took place at Wintrust Arena to see Lightfoot sworn in as the 56th Mayor of Chicago.

After taking the oath of office which was administered by the Honorable Susan Cox, Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Illinois, Lightfoot gave her inaugural address where she laid out her plans to prioritize public safety, education, accountability, and integrity in the city over the next four years.

“I stand as your Mayor, humble and hopeful.

I am honored to be the 56th Mayor of this great city. We are a proud city with a proud history and in this moment I can’t help but think about all of you and what lies ahead and what we can be together,” said Lightfoot in the opening remarks of her inaugural address.

Lightfoot went on to share her broad vision for the City of Chicago which includes making Chicago a trauma-informed city, improving public safety, repairing the city’s mental health system, and strengthening the neighborhood school network.

“I’m looking ahead to a city of safe streets and strong schools for every child regardless

Lori Lightfoot (right) recently took an oath of office making her the first black woman to serve as Mayor of Chicago. Photo Credit: Jerome Simmons

of neighborhood or zip code. A city where people want to grow old and not flee. A city of sanctuary against fear where no one must hide in the shadows. A city that is affordable for families and seniors and where every job pays

a minimum wage. A city of fairness, hope, and prosperity for the many and not just for a few.

A city that holds equity and inclusion as our guiding principals,” said Lightfoot.

During her inaugural address, Lightfoot

announced that her administration would create a Mayor’s Office of Public Safety that will be led by a deputy mayor and responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive violence prevention strategy across the city.

“While we will specifically address the gun violence, our efforts will not stop there,” said Lightfoot.” We will reach out and support the growing community of victims and witnesses.

We must recognize the importance of providing transition for our returning citizens and we will accelerate the development of our trauma-informed city by starting with repairing our broken mental health safety net.”

In addition to Lightfoot being sworn into office, City Clerk Anna Valencia and City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin, and all 50 Alderman also took an oath of office during the 2019 Inaugural Ceremony.

“For the first time in the history of Chicago, women of color now hold all three city-wide elected offices. I congratulate you City Clerk Anna Valencia and City Treasurer Mellissa Conyears-Ervin on your inauguration, your victories, and all you’ve done and overcome to reach this historic moment,” said Lightfoot.

Following the Inauguration Ceremony, Mayor Lightfoot along with her wife, First Lady Amy Eshleman, hosted a public open house at City Hall.

Major Financial Institution Shares Insight On What Small Business Owners Are Thinking About

BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

Bank of America recently released its 2019 Spring Small Business Owner Report which shares the results of their semi-annual survey of small businesses across the country and specifically hones in on small business in Chicago.

The Bank of America Small Business Owner Report Survey for spring of 2019 included 1,504 small business owners across the United States. In addition to the national survey, 300 small business owners from Chicago were surveyed on topics related specifically to their local market.

“The semiannual Small Business Owner Report gives us a glimpse into the current small business landscape,” said Kashif Qamruddin, small business banking manager for Bank of America in Chicago. “Small businesses are vital to the local economy, particularly in communities across Chicago’s south side, as they provide critical avenues for job creation, workforce development, and economic mobility.”

The 2019 Spring Small Business Owner Report shared that two-thirds of small business owners in Chicago believe their revenue will increase and are planning to expand their businesses.

This finding holds true for one small business owner, Yasmin Curtis, who owns and operates Two Fish Crab Shack Co. in Bronzeville.

“This summer, we are planning to build out

Two Fish Crab Shack Co. in Bronzeville is owned by Yasmin Curtis who has lived in the neighborhood for her whole life and said that it just feels right to be a small business owner in her community. Photo Credit: Two Fish Crab Shack Co.

our back patio so we can provide both indoor and outdoor seating, and we are refacing the building to add more curb appeal to the neighborhood. Over the next five years, we definitely see ourselves expanding and perhaps opening

another location. The possibilities are endless which is one of the great parts about small business ownership,” said Curtis.

After living in Bronzeville for her whole life, Curtis said that it feels right to have her

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business in this community.

“Not only does my business operate in the neighborhood, but I also grew up in the neighborhood and I live here currently. It’s very fulfilling to be a lifelong resident and have the opportunity to provide employment to my neighbors. Having my business here feels right. It’s where I’m supposed to be,” said Curtis.

Nationwide, The Bank of America Small Business Report found that 81% of small business owners say they use technology and again, Curtis and her business could relate to that finding and she said that the important part about incorporating technology is making sure that it helps the business grow in a responsible, cost-efficient way.

Lastly, the survey found that business owners across the nation are concerned with the current political environment and specifically in Chicago, that is true for more than half of the city’s small business owners.

“There are always concerns about the national political environment. We source various products from different countries, so we have to keep our eyes on the tariffs. Locally, however, Chicago’s political ecosystem is incredibly supportive of small businesses. The city has spent a lot of time and resources developing and nurturing its small business community, and small businesses are thriving because of it,” said Curtis.

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BUSINESS

Building & Construction Plastics Market Worth $179.84 Billion by 2025 The global building & construction plastics market size is expected to reach USD 179.84 billion by 2025 according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., rising at a CAGR of 7.3% during the forecast period. The demand for the product is anticipated to register healthy growth owing to rapid migration to urban areas.

Plastics utilized in the industry are gaining popularity owing to their numerous advantages including low maintenance, improved material performance, durability, easy handling, lightweight, and availability. Moreover, introduction of green infrastructure projects funded by governments of developing regions such as Asia Pacific is likely to trigger the industry growth.

Asia Pacific was the largest market for the product on a global level in 2017. Increasing number of government projects and infrastructure is expected to drive the market in APAC. Emerging economies including India and China are poised to exhibit dynamic growth in the near future owing to strong economic growth and removal of barriers pertaining to foreign investments in Asia.

Non-traditional entrepreneurs pitch new business ventures to community ‘sharks’ Resulting from an AARP Foundation national grant awarded to Northeastern Illinois University, NEIU’s Business Innovation and Growth (BIG) Center’s first cohort of age 50+ entrepreneurs are pitching their new business plans to community ‘sharks’ including local residents and business owners, the city of Chicago’s Department of Planning, and the

state of Illinois’ Treasurer’s office at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. The pitch night will be held in NEIU’s Lech Walesa Hall, in lecture hall 1002, and is open to the general public.

The age 50+ demographic is not what most people envision when thinking about entrepreneur pitch nights. Yet, entrepreneurs age 50+ are the most successful new business launch category. Based upon a study of U.S. Census Bureau data, Kauffman Foundation researchers found that people aged 50+ are the fastest growing category of new entrepreneurs, and instead of having the 75 percent to 80 percent first-year failure rates experienced by new businesses overall, for entrepreneurs aged 50+, 75 percent are still in business by Year 3, have $1+ million in revenue, and have created jobs for an average of five employees.

NEIU’s Business Innovation and Growth (BIG) Center’s first cohort of age 50+ entrepreneurs includes: · an inventor who has already been awarded one patent and has two additional patents pending, · an architect working on innovative senior co-housing solutions, · a consulting firm helping seniors stay engaged or reengage in the workforce as consultants in mid-sized and major corporations,

· a tech-focused event company, · a cannabis start-up focused on Baby Boomer women, · an inventor of a nutritious food product that helps with nutrient absorption and is on the shelves at five Sunset Foods stores and has a contract to be on the shelves at 27 Jewel-Osco stores starting next month, · a firm that helps international classical musicians with visas, payment processing and U.S. gig bookings, · a nonprofit start-up working on nutrition education for grammar school children, which has been piloting for one-year at Yates Elementary School (Humboldt Park / Logan Square neighborhoods).

“This program has been a win-win for our students and the community,” Dean Michael Bedell said. “NEIU’s College of Business and Management has had the opportunity to help entrepreneurs and family businesses in the communities we serve by providing student interns and faculty from an AACSB-accredited institution to help these entrepreneurs shape the plans for their high-growth businesses.”

Creating and owning a business has long been heralded as a path to financial success and economic mobility; older adults, however, face unique hurdles when re-entering the workforce in a nontraditional capacity. NEIU’s and the AARP Foundation’s investment in these nontraditional entrepreneurs seeks to improve the lives of vulnerable populations by supporting and advancing effective solutions.

“This program continues NEIU’s tradition of service by providing older adults with tools and guidance to follow their entrepreneurial dreams,” stated Northeastern Entrepreneurship Instructor Marge Johnsson.

“It has been an honor and pleasure to work with these entrepreneurs over the past few months to help them develop their new business plans.”

“For many older adults, self-employment and business ownership is an opportunity to change their future,” said Emily Allen, Senior Vice President AARP Foundation Programs.

“AARP Foundation is proud to work with organizations like Northeastern Illinois University who are committed to helping older adults successfully run their own business.

Our Work for Yourself@50+ program is designed to enable older adults to pursue self-employment by connecting them with trustworthy resources in their own communities.”

Two new entrepreneur business planning cohorts are set to begin right after Memorial Day. The Main Campus course will meet at NEIU’s Training Center, 3420 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL 60625, and begins Wednesday, May 29, 2019, 6 to 8 p.m. A course will also begin in the Bronzeville area at NEIU’s Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies (CCICIS), 700 E. Oakwood Blvd., Chicago, IL 60653, beginning Tuesday, June 4, 2019, 1 to 3 p.m.

For additional information contact Marge Johnsson at M-Johnsson@NEIU.edu or call (773) 442-6078.

BRIEFLY

Now through June 27 at participating Subway® restaurants for a limited time only, guests will receive one child’s movie ticket to see Disney’s Aladdin with the purchase of a Subway Fresh Fit For Kids® meal.

Subway Restaurants® Invite Families to Experience a Magical Night Out with an Exclusive Subway Fresh Fit For Kids® Meal Offer This spring, parents won’t have to go searching The Cave of Wonders for a fun-filled night out with the kids. Announced recently, Subway® restaurants are now granting every parent’s wish with an exclusive movie ticket offer to see Disney’s Aladdin, which is in theaters May 24.

Now through June 27, guests will receive one child’s movie ticket* to see Disney’s Aladdin with every Subway Fresh Fit For Kids® meal* purchased.

Each Fresh Fit For Kids™ meal will also include one of four collectible Disney’s Aladdin-themed activities. This offer is for a limited time only while supplies last at participating Subway restaurants in the U.S. www.thechicagocitizen.com

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FASHION

SKINCLUSION™ Celebrates Diversity and Inclusion Obagi, a leader in the physician-dispensed skin care market and the first to include all skin tones in its clinical research protocols, recently announced the launch of its SKINCLUSION™ initiative, which is designed to elevate the global dialogue about diversity and how we can all make conscious choices to see the beauty in all of our differences. The initiative features SKINCLUSION ambassador, actor, producer and activist Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who has been dedicated to fighting for inclusion and diversity over the course of her 20-year career.

“The Obagi® SKINCLUSION initiative is very close to my heart because it aligns with my values and personal experience,” said Priyanka, who has been recognized by Forbes over the last two years as one of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women. “The initiative supports the idea that we should be more conscious about everything we do, including how we address the automatic assumptions we make about others based on their skin tone. We all have unconscious bias, and it’s up to all of us to recognize it and be the change we want to see in the world.”

Obagi developed this important and timely initiative to focus on the need for people around the world to be fully inclusive and to recognize our own unconscious biases, specifically surrounding skin tone.

Unconscious biases are attitudes and stereotypes that are largely unintentional, automatic and outside of our awareness.

Unconscious biases can cause “blind spots” that prevent us from seeing the beautiful humanity we all share. Recognizing our own bias may allow us to challenge it, overcome it and ultimately, create a world where diversity is celebrated.

“Obagi’s SKINCLUSION initiative represents our commitment as leaders in the skin care space to elevate the global dialogue about diversity and inclusion, and spark actions that are more inclusive and reflective of all of our beautiful differences,” said Jaime Castle, Obagi President and member of the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

“We’re proud of Obagi’s 30-year legacy of providing effective, science-based skin care products for all skin tones and that we were the first professional skin care company to specifically design clinical research protocols to include all six Fitzpatrick skin types. We’re also so proud to partner with Priyanka, who has brought an amazing level of passion and integrity to this initiative, and to support the significant work being done by the “International Cultural Diversity Organization and Project Implicit.”

Obagi Skinclusion Initiative Call To Action As part of the SKINCLUSION initiative, Obagi is supporting groups who work to expand diversity and inclusion efforts around the world, including the significant work being done by the International Cultural Diversity Organization (ICDO) and Project Implicit.

The SKINCLUSION initiative encourages people to:

are designed to include skin types across the entire Fitzpatrick skin spectrum is significant and should be the way forward for the entire skin care industry.”

Priyanka Chopra Jonas with Obagi Professional-C Serum 10%

Visit SKINCLUSION.com to view resources from the ICDO and Project Implicit, and take the Skin Tone Implicit Association Test Join the global dialogue celebrating diversity and inclusion by using #SKINCLUSION on your social channels and share why diversity and inclusion are important to you Watch, like and share Priyanka’s SKINCLUSION video to keep spreading the word Follow Obagi social media channels to participate in social challenges led by Priyanka and Obagi throughout the year, including a chance to meet Priyanka at a special SKINCLUSION event For every social action taken using #SKINCLUSION, Obagi will donate $1 to support the ICDO and Project Implicit, with a total donation of $150,000.

Obagi Raises The Bar, Focuses Clinical Research On All Fitzpatrick Skin Types Obagi has pioneered many skin care advances, including being the first medical skin care brand to design its clinical research protocols to cover all six skin types across the Fitzpatrick skin spectrum. The Fitzpatrick skin spectrum is a scientific classification that identifies six different skin types according to the amount of pigment in the skin and the skin’s reaction to sun or ultraviolet light (UV) exposure.

Obagi believes that protecting and nourishing skin depends on developing a skin care regimen with a provider, and choosing products that are highly effective, clinically proven and right for an individual’s specific skin type, age and skin care needs.

“I am delighted to see that Obagi is putting its commitment to diversity and inclusion front and center,” said leading dermatologist Jeanine B. Downie, MD, FAAD, and director of Image Dermatology P.C. in Montclair, New Jersey. “The reality is that not all skin tones are the same when it comes to determining what kinds of products and treatments are effective. The fact that the team at Obagi has ensured their clinical trials

About The International Cultural Diversity Organization (Icdo) ICDO is a Vienna-based global nonprofit dedicated to promoting peace, humanity, diversity and interculturality. Its mission is to raise awareness of contemporary societal issues and of the positive influence of cultural diversity.

ICDO challenges cultural misperceptions to ensure equal participation of every individual or group within society. By bringing attention to different cultural expressions and their values, ICDO encourages cultural interaction and connects people by closing cultural gaps.

To fulfill its mission, ICDO organizes international events, workshops, research, and social, cultural and development projects.

It gathers academic, professional, local and international voices in a mutual dialogue to safeguard diversity and to enhance society through action.

About Project Implicit Project Implicit is a virtual laboratory and research organization developed by behavioral scientists to provide education about implicit bias through Implicit Association Tests (IATs).

The tests focus on 11 different areas, including skin tone, gender, race and sexual orientation; are free to take; and can be completed in under 10 minutes. The IAT is designed to reveal our biases toward various social groups. Individual results are private and become part of ongoing collective research results. Since its founding in 1998, more than 22 million people have taken the IATs and 28 peer-reviewed research articles have been published on their findings, including the January 2019 publication in Psychological Science that highlights strides made in skin tone implicit bias.

About Obagi Obagi is a female-led independent global skin care company dedicated to providing advanced, clinically proven skin care treatments for all skin types. With a 30-year legacy and commitment to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of its business – from its corporate culture to product development – Obagi has pioneered a number of skin care advances, including being the first skin care brand to design its clinical research covering all six skin types across the Fitzpatrick skin spectrum. Through an extensive network of distributors, partners and physician offices around the world, the company provides more than 100 Obagi Medical™ products to brighten, nourish, protect and enhance skin tone and texture. Obagi also offers dermatologist-tested, technologically advanced formulas through its Obagi Clinical™ line, which is accessible to consumers exclusively through Sephora.

Learn more about Obagi and find a provider near you by visiting www.obagi.com, and connect with Obagi Medical and Obagi Clinical on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Canon Printable Nail Stickers

New Tools For Printable Nail Art Design Look down – how are your nails looking? Is it time for a new set? No problem – Canon has you covered!

Eliminating the need to visit your local nail salon, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, introduces printable nail stickers for select PIXMA series printers. Now, you can refresh your manicure in the comfort of your own home.

With a quick download of the Canon Nail Sticker Creator App*, users of compatible iPad®, iPhone® and Android™ mobile devices, and Canon PIXMA TS9521C, PIXMA TS9520, PIXMA TS8220 and PIXMA TS702 Printers can select from an assortment of 200 designs and have access to newly uploaded designs four times per year, or create their own nail art** within the app. When using the Canon Printable Nail Sticker sheets, the nail sticker design of choice will print onto a precut sheet of stickers placed on the printer’s multipurpose tray, and can be peeled off and adhered to the user’s nails.

After a quick filing of the edges and application of a top coat to seal the design(s) – the mani is complete!

“With the launch of printable nail stickers, we are excited to provide our customers with another reason to expand their printing needs and let their creative expression flourish right on their fingertips,” said Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. The new Canon Printable Nail Sticker sheets (twelve stickers per sheet) are available two per pack and initially, will be available exclusively on the Canon Online Store for $12.99 per pack***. For more information and the full list of product specifications, visit https:// shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/ catalog/glossy-paper.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Slate of Films Announced for the 2019 American Black Film Festival The 23rd Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) recently announced its distinctive 2019 lineup of narrative features, documentaries and short films in competition. Films are set to screen in Miami from June 13-15 at the Regal Cinemas South Beach and the New World Center.

Adhering to its mission of

providing a platform for diverse voices in cinema, the festival is set to showcase 25+ films and web series to a record number of

attendees through its narrative, documentary, web series and HBO® Short Film Competition. The slate will boast an array of genre’s surrounding the black diaspora and feature a multitude of emerging and veteran filmmakers. Each of this year’s selections tackle topical issues including, survival, violence,

parenthood, health, love, forgiveness, mental illness and friendship. These stories continue to illustrate the Festival’s commitment in being the cornerstone for emerging content creators of color, as well as highlight empowering stories pertinent to today’s society.

The winners of each category

will be announced during the “Best of ABFF” Awards, presented by Dream in Black | AT&T, on the evening of Saturday, June 15th at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. The nominees for Best Director, Best Narrative Feature, Best Actor and Best Screenplay were announced on Friday, May 17th.

CPL Community Cinema initiative provides opportunity for more city residents to have access to film screenings The Chicago Public Library recently launched a new citywide program titled Community Cinema. There are 50 library branches participating in this yearlong pilot. This was made possible through the Chicago Public Foundation and with Swank Movie Licensing, which is the largest film licenser and carries all the latest movie releases. This program is an initiative led by CPL’s Adult Services department but offers an opportunity for intergenerational programming.

The Community Cinema showings can be found on the CPL website at chipublib.org/ CommunityCinema.

“Partnerships such as this one ensure that we provide accessible programing to all our patrons, especially when the resource may not otherwise be available in many areas of the city,” said Commissioner Brian Bannon.

“Our libraries serve as anchors in our communities and this initiative certainly reflects that.”

All CPL branches will show at least four films each month, half of which are targeted at adult audiences while the other half are open to all ages. The

participating branches are spread throughout the city, but many are on the West and South sides of Chicago. Each branch gets to choose their own films to reflect the needs and desires of their specific communities.

Many Chicago neighborhoods do not have movie theaters within walking distance and, even if they do, it can be prohibitively expensive. As a result, a significant amount of the community is being left out of conversation when it comes to new film releases. Chicago Public Library is attempting to address this issue with the new Community Cinema initiative.

As films are selected, a special effort will be made to ensure representation of a wide range of communities, especially highlighting people of color from around the world.

Most screenings will run with subtitles or audio descriptions dialogue to make sure they are accessible to all adult populations with different abilities. Everyone is encouraged to attend the Community Cinema screenings, as the wide selection of movies should provide something of interest for everyone.

All CPL branches will show at least four films each month, half of which are targeted at adult audiences while the other half are open to all ages.

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film was made in direct partnership with the City of Charleston and the families affected by the tragedy. The producers of EMANUEL will donate their share of profits from the film to the survivors of the shooting and the families of the victims.

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Democrats call expungement provision ‘critical’ to marijuana legalization State’s attorneys group calls it unconstitutional; hearing Wednesday on bill draft

By REBECCA ANZEL Capitol News Illinois ranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com

SPRINGFIELD – Criminal record expungement language in a bill legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois might be unconstitutional. That is the warning one chief county law enforcement official gave to the State Journal-Register for a story first published online Monday.

At issue is the General Assembly’s legal authority to erase criminal records for those previously convicted of possession crimes.

Robert Berlin, president of the Illinois State’s Attorneys Association, said the Legislature can create a process by which people can petition to have their records erased. But the language in question goes beyond that and “provides for an automatic expungement.”

“The issue is a separation of powers issue,” he said.

The first draft of Senate Bill 7, which is scheduled for a committee hearing Wednesday, details an expungement procedure and schedule for state and local law enforcement agencies, state’s attorneys, and courts to follow.

It is a “critical” component of the legalization measure, Chicago Democratic Rep. Kelly Cassidy said. She is the bill’s sponsor in the House, and spent more than two years working with Sen. Heather Steans, a Democrat from Chicago, negotiating the pieces of a potential recreational program.

“We’ve always said that the language about how this gets done is a work in progress,” Cassidy said in an email Tuesday. “We have been talking to the prosecutors and law

enforcement from day one.”

The bill instructs law enforcement to comb through its records and identify everyone convicted of a possession charge that would be eligible for “automatic expungement,” according to the bill. A list is sent to state’s attorneys, who then submit it to a court for a judge’s approval.

The provision is included in the measure because if recreational marijuana becomes legal in Illinois, the individuals’ conviction would become “legally invalid,” the bill states.

It is additionally part of an initiative by Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker to focus on “equity,” he said Tuesday.

“Expungement is also part of something that I said from the very beginning, which is that this needs to be about equity as much as anything — that we need to focus on the criminal justice reform aspects of it, the safety aspects of it — and indeed lots of that was included in the bill,” the governor said.

Berlin said the proposal does not allow for oversight on each of the cases, or give judges enough discretion before erasing individuals’ records. Some cases, for example, could have a reduced charge because the individual took a plea bargain, he said.

“The problem I see is it requires the states’ attorneys to actually present this list to a judge

and it tells a judge to sign it,” Berlin said.

Instead, he proposes leaving the current expungement process in place — let those convicted of marijuana possession petition a court to have their record wiped clean. A state’s attorney would have time to respond to such a request and a judge the time to review the details of each case.

“Our criminal justice system is built around judges being able to make these decisions,” Berlin said. “Give the judge the power and the authority and the discretion to grant a petition for expungement. I think that system works very well.”

Ann Lousin, a constitutional a professor at the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, helped draft Illinois’ governing document at the Constitutional Convention five decades ago.

She said only the governor can make pardons or commutations.

She said alternatively, the cleanest way to handle this constitutional challenge would be for Pritzker to announce that he would issue a blanket pardon for Illinoisans convicted of possessing marijuana, and for the General Assembly to remove the expungement component from the recreational marijuana legislation.

The last time a governor exercised his ability to commute a large number of sentences was in 2003, when then-Gov. George Ryan mitigated the sentences of Illinoisans on death row. The attorney general challenged the act and the state’s highest court issued an opinion agreeing the governor had the authority.

“The grant of this essentially unreviewable power carries with it the responsibility to exercise it in the manner intended,” the court

wrote. “Our hope is that governors will use the clemency power in its intended manner — to prevent miscarriages of justice in individual cases.”

If the language remains as is, Lousin added, the state’s attorneys would probably file a legal challenge.

Berlin said the State’s Attorneys Association has taken a neutral position on the bill as a whole, but added members of the group have had “a very good dialogue” with Cassidy and Steans over the past few weeks.

“They’ve taken all of our input,” he said.

“May 31 is approaching and there’s still a lot of work to be done.”

Steans said changes will be made to the proposal, and the hearing scheduled for Wednesday is to allow members of the public to hear reaction from stakeholders on the current version. But expungement has been a “strong goal” of the bill and there are “compelling reasons” why it needs to be achieved.

“One thing we’re finding is that some folks are just against expungement but need a fig leaf – any fig leaf – to hide their objection to the idea,” Cassidy said in an email.

Chicago Democratic Sen. Kimberly Lightford, the chairwoman of the Legislative Black Caucus, said erasing the records of individuals is a “key provision” to the bill moving forward.

“I believe the automatic expungement of nonviolent marijuana convictions is imperative to this legislation. It’s not an area that we’re willing to ignore,” she said. “Conversations are still taking place. We want to have a strong law.

We want it to be a law that is constitutional, but we want to make sure it is also fair.”

Negotiations Continue On Property Tax Reform Bill Legislative leaders and Assessor Kaegi meet with unions and industry interest groups on language in SB 1379 House Assistant Majority Leader Will Davis, Revenue Committee Chairman Mike Zalewski, and Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi met Tuesday afternoon with representatives of labor unions and industry interest groups to clarify language in a significant legislative property tax reform effort. The meeting was part of a process to move toward successful passage of SB 1379, the Data Modernization Bill.

SB 1379 would give the Cook County Assessor’s Office the

ability to collect operating income and expense data for income-generating, commercial properties. Collecting income and expense data up front — on an anonymized and bulk basis—would bring Cook County (and other counties in Illinois who choose to opt-in to this practice) in line with professional practices used by Assessors in at least 17 other states.

In the meeting today were Revenue Committee Chairman Mike Zalewski and Illinois House Assistant Majority Leaders Davis, Rep.

Fred Crespo and Rep. Kelly Burke, all sponsors of SB 1379.

In addition, supporters of SB 1379 who participated in the discussion included Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin, and a representative of Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot.

After passing the Illinois Senate in a bi-partisan, supermajority vote, SB 1379 was scheduled for a vote last week in the House Revenue Committee, but was pulled at the last minute after all parties agreed to clarify some language in

the bill.

“I am pleased this structured process, led by House legislative leaders, continued today,” said Assessor Kaegi.

“These months-long negotiations should ensure passage of property tax reform by May 31. The data collection authorized by SB 1379 is necessary to achieve more accurate, fair and predictable assessments that Cook County taxpayers and homeowners deserve.”

Last week, SB 1379 picked up additional union support as

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well as endorsements from Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) and U.S. Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia.

Teamsters Joint Council 25, SEIU Healthcare Illinois, Unite Here, ATU Local 38 and the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters all publicly announced their support for the bill. MPC said SB 1379 would provide “a fairer system” while Rep. Garcia said it would “modernize the property assessment system.”

These recent endorsements of the bill solidify the support for this common sense legis-

lation. Previously announced supporters of SB 1379 include Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot, Brookfield Properties’ Retail Group (owner of Water Tower Place), International Council of Shopping Centers and BMO Harris Bank, Community Renewal Society; Chicago Rehab Network; Latin United Community Housing Association, AFSCME 31, UFCW Local 881, Chicago Teachers Union and SEIU Local 73 as well as county and township assessors across the state and the South Suburban Mayors & Managers Association.

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