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Citizen The Citizen: Serving The Black Community For 55 Years Week of Sept. 30, 2020

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$1 million in scholarships bridges financial gaps during COVID-19 Page 4

Open House Chicago expands to 10 days for its 10th anniversary in fall 2020, highlighting South and West Side neighborhoods Page 5

Top Ways to Take a Safe Vacation Page 6

Pamela McElvane (pictured) launched DiversityMBA as a way to showcase the importance of diversity and inclusion. She has also taken on another part of the equation: retention of diverse hires. Photo courtesy of Pam McElvane

DIVERSITYMBA FOUNDER WANTS COMPANIES TO INCLUDE RETENTION EFFORTS IN HIRING While companies are focusing on diversity and inclusion in the wake of the deaths of unarmed Black people, Pamela McElvane says those companies should be just as focused on the retention of diverse hires. PAGE 2

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION VOTING FOR THE 2020 ABBVIE CF SCHOLARSHIP THRIVING STUDENT AWARDS IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC The annual public voting period for the 2020 Thriving Undergraduate and Thriving Graduate Scholarship ends today at 11:00 AM EDT. Following this voting period, scholarships totaling $25,000 each will be given to two commendable students living with cystic fibrosis (CF), an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system.

AbbVie is inviting the public to visit the official AbbVie CF Scholarship website (www.AbbVieCFScholarship.com) to view the achievements of this year’s forty scholars and vote for their top picks to help determine the 2020 Thriving Undergraduate and Thriving Graduate Scholarship recipients. Votes can be cast online or via text message by texting the student’s personalized ID code to “60193” during today’s public voting period.

“These students living with CF are committed to succeeding both in and out of the classroom and are determined to ultimately overcome challenges,” said John Duffey, vice president, U.S. Specialty, AbbVie. “AbbVie continues to demonstrate our commitment to students with CF pursuing higher education through the AbbVie CF Scholarship, as it has for the past 28 years.”

AbbVie will announce the 2020 Thriving Undergraduate and Graduate Students in October.

HEALTH

ANGELE MOSS-BAKER BECOMES FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN PRESIDENT OF AMHCA Angele Moss-Baker is the first Black woman to become President of the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) in its 44-year history. She is the owner of Comprehensive Addiction & Psychological Services LLC, in Washington D.C. Moss-Baker is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Master Addiction Counselor, Employee Assistance Counselor, and holds the Diplomate, Clinical Mental Health Specialist in Substance Abuse and Co-Occurring Disorders. She has over 25 years of experience providing behavioral health treatment services to diverse populations with a specialty in co-occurring disorders and integrated treatment practices. MossBaker will focus on strategy and work to address the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic and structural and systemic racism present to our society and mental health care.

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BY TIA CAROL JONES

While companies are focusing on diversity and inclusion in the wake of the deaths of unarmed Black people, Pamela McElvane says those companies should be just as focused on the retention of diverse hires.

McElvane launched DiversityMBA as a way to showcase the importance of diversity and inclusion. She has also taken on another part of the equation: retention of diverse hires.

McElvane, who is founder of DiversityMBA, started with Black MBA Magazine and Hispanic MBA Magazine. She said as the world changed and the United States became more focused on diversity in the workplace, 20 years ago, she wanted to broaden the scope about how she talked about and supported people of color first, and then women.

“As a corporate executive, in corporate America, I was looking for my next opportunity where I could be passionate about,” McElvane stated.

“The purpose was to find a way outside of the corporate environment and [to] be able to recognize people who were doing the work, and the communities, and as leaders,” and role models in the workplace, she said.

“And, [to] bring them together and be able to uplift them to continue doing the work they were doing everyday and know there were other unsung heroes out there like themselves, pushing forward,” she continued.

McElvane said as a Black woman

executive in corporate America, she sometimes felt isolated and understood what that could feel like. She said she wanted to create a platform that recognized corporate diversity leadership, progress, and one which celebrated progress at companies. She also wanted to uplift and celebrate achievements of individuals. Thus, DiversityMBA was born.

McElvane said the recognition platform became a major way to help organizations create loyalty and increase retention among leaders. She said it was strategically aligned with what companies wanted to do to recognize their talent. She said after 14 years, people continue to participate, but she wants to expand that.

McElvane said there are some companies which are using best practices and doing it correctly. But then, she said, there are some companies that are only giving lip service and who are not dealing with the real issues of Black and brown people not being in positions of leadership.

She used an example of companies that market to Black and brown communities, give back to those communities, but internally, do not have Black and brown people in leadership roles. “And you go internally and it’s different,” she said, adding that “We have privilege that is alive and well in the workforce and there are people who are in a bubble in these leadership roles making decisions.”

McElvane said CEO and heads of organizations are paying more attention to what’s happening in society

and know it filters into the workforce.

Now, they’re trying to figure out what they should do to combat racism and bias.

McElvane said companies are talking about diversity, equity and inclusion and now in the recruitment process, organizations are looking very closely at those processes and how they work. She said retention needs to be totally revamped and redone.

“In the on-boarding process, I dare companies to ask people of color, what would it take for us to keep you here beyond three years, what experience could you not have. And, people will tell them because the bubble exist within organizations where people of color, get on these teams, so they’re hired and they look great. And then, you’re on these teams and they’re all white, and for some women, including white women, if they’re all male, they feel equally isolated. And, so, that dominance and that outgroup behavior that you’re dealing with, you’re like, ‘I don’t want to come to work and deal with this everyday,’” she said.

McElvane went on to say that companies are learning to have a dialogue about racism in the workplace. She pointed out that companies are listening and they’re willing to do some things differently, but said it’s going to take time. “The hope is that with them listening and [being] willing to change the micro-inequities and micro-aggressions— and [to] help people [to] understand those behaviors, not just through training, but through consequence of accountability.”

LAW & POLITICS

KATTEN RENEWS MANSFIELD RULE PARTICIPATION TO INCREASE DIVERSITY IN LAW FIRM LEADERSHIP Katten recently announced that the firm achieved certification for Mansfield Rule 3.0 for meeting the benchmarks that women, attorneys of color, LGBTQ+ attorneys, and attorneys with disabilities account for at least 30 percent of the candidate pool considered for leadership and governance roles, equity partner promotions, formal client pitch opportunities, and senior lateral positions.

The firm also has signed on as a participant in the next iteration to further increase representation of historically underrepresented attorneys in law firm leadership and sustain a diverse and inclusive workforce in the legal industry. The Mansfield Rule, a winning idea from the 2016 Women in Law Hackathon hosted by Diversity Lab in collaboration with Bloomberg Law and Stanford Law School, was inspired by the NFL’s Rooney Rule, which requires NFL teams to interview at least one minority candidate for head coach vacancies.

The rule was named after Arabella Mansfield, the first woman admitted to practice law in the United States.

In addition, Katten’s Women’s Leadership Forum (WLF) this fall is launching a six-part boot camp series to provide practical business development training and support for women in all stages of their careers. The series will include sessions on personal branding, leveraging the firm’s internal resources to identify business targets and prepare strategies to develop and expand business relationships, and guiding attorneys on how to successfully implement their action plan for business development. Katten is a full-service law firm with nearly 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. For more information, visit katten.com.

Solving the Challenge of Math Class This School Year StatePoint - Math can be one of the toughest subjects to conquer, even in a typical school year. In today’s unusual learning environment, new challenges are presenting themselves to teachers and students alike. Here is how you can help your child make the grade in math, no matter where their learning is taking place: 1. Use online resources: For distance-learners, (or students who would like to reinforce math concepts at home) free online educational resources can supplement formal instruction.

One unique site providing remote-learning support to educators, parents and teachers is Casio Cares. The

site features free software, math lessons for K through 12 and live webinars, as well as provides a web-based calculation tool that supports the curriculum of grade levels 6 through college. Visit casioeducation.com to access these tools and learn more.

2. Encourage tailored learning: Leaning into the strengths of online learning can help your student make the most of this atypical school year. While online tools like webinars, instructional videos and activities may not provide the same type of interaction as an in-person classroom experience, they do have some clear advantages: such tools appeal to digital natives, can be

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Learn more about how you can help your child make the grade in math, no matter where their learning is taking place with these tips.

tailored to individual needs, offer opportunities for self pacing and can be revisited again and again as needed.

3. Get equipped: Be sure your student is equipped with a calculator well-suited to the curriculum. The affordable scientific calculators and graphing calculators available from Casio feature hundreds of functions, as well as high-definition, three dimensional displays, helping students visualize

mathematical concepts for a better grasp of the material. Tutorials offering in-depth instructions for using different calculator features are available online, and can expand your child’s capabilities.

Remote and hybrid learning come with different challenges than regular classroom learning, especially when it comes to math class. However, new tools can help make this school year a success.

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Howard University Soars to No. 80 on U.S. News & World Report Rankings List, Achieving Institutional Best Rank

New Season of ‘Buried Truths’ Podcast Investigates and Explores the Ahmaud Arbery Case In the third season of the Peabody Award-winning podcast, Buried Truths, host Hank Klibanoff investigates exactly what happened when Ahmaud Arbery took his final jog along the residential streets of Brunswick, GA. Across the seven episodes, all available for download on your favorite podcast player and at wabe.org/shows/buried-truths/, Klibanoff applies the same lens through which he’s investigated and analyzed other cases of racial injustice from the modern civil rights era.

Klibanoff and his undergraduate students at Emory University in Atlanta have spent the summer reviewing the evidence, researching the history, connecting with those who knew Ahmaud Arbery, and others who grew up in the racial climate that produced the men charged with the shooting death of Arbery -- Greg McMichael, Travis McMichael and William “Roddie” Bryan.

Buried Truths’ deep research reveals details about the case that are both disheartening and inspiring. “We started with one or two episodes in mind, but my students’ research and interviews produced more and more discoveries that just wouldn’t let go of us and wouldn’t let us stop,” said Klibanoff, the Pulitzer-Prize winning host of Buried Truths who also leads the Georgia

Civil Rights Cold Cases Project at Emory University. “The primary characters - victim and perpetrators - have roots that go back to America’s original sin, slavery, so we had a lot of ground to cover and surprising stories to tell. If you thought we were well past the master-slave mentality, please listen.”

HANK KlIBANOFF is a veteran journalist, Peabody Award-winning podcast host, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and a son of the South. Hank co-authored The Race Beat: The Press, the Civil Rights Struggle, and the Awakening of a Nation, which won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for history.

A native of Alabama, Hank was a reporter and editor for more than 35 years at Mississippi newspapers, The Boston Globe and The Philadelphia Inquirer before serving as managing editor of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

He holds an undergraduate degree in English from Washington University in St. Louis and a master’s degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.

The executive producers of season three of Buried Truths are Je-Anne Berry and John Haas. The senior producer is David Barasoain. The writers are Richard Halicks and Hank Klibanoff. Researchers are Jake Busch, Hannah Charak, Jordan Flowers, Cameron Katz, Sage Mason and Rowan Thomas.

Howard University soared to No. 80 on the latest U.S. News & World Report 2021 rankings list of the best national universities as evaluated on 17 measures of academic quality, including first-year student retention, graduation rates, strength of the faculty and alumni giving. The achievement marks the University’s best record to date.

“We are delighted to see that our strategy to focus on student outcomes and fostering an environment that enhances the student’s ability to stay on track toward on-time graduation are being recognized through the rankings of U.S. News and World Report,” said President Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA. “Excelling to No. 80 among national universities is an outstanding achievement for our faculty and staff who are fully committed to our students’ academic success in the classroom as well as their personal success in the workforce. We are especially thankful to our world-class faculty who prioritize the educational experience of our students on a daily basis.”

The rankings, announced recently, align with the University’s Howard Forward 2024 strategic plan to enhance academic excellence through focused programs to increase retention and graduation rates. National Universities offer a full range of undergraduate majors, plus master’s and doctoral programs, and emphasize faculty research or award professional practice doctorates.

The data used in these rankings pertain to fall 2019 and earlier. Consequently, the COVID-19 pandemic could not impact the data schools submitted to U.S. News. Nonetheless, to account for the huge disruption to higher education, U.S. News re-introduced test-blind schools in the rankings and placed reduced emphasis in the rankings on admissions data and alumni giving data. U.S. News groups schools into 10 ranking categories based on their academic missions. Within each category, the sum of weighted, normalized values across 17 indicators of academic quality determine each school’s overall score and, by extension, its overall rank.

Under Dr. Frederick’s tenure as president, several new programs were implemented to increase each student’s ability to stay on track to graduation. Students are encouraged to graduate early and on time with tuition rebate programs.

Additional supports include improvements in technology to enhance students’ ability to stay on track towards graduation and the installation of an Office of Undergraduate Studies, primarily focused on advising, providing tutoring services and enhancing the student academic experience. These efforts, focused on academic success and the student experience, have led to increased student retention and graduation rates.

In 2014 prior to Dr. Frederick’s appointment, Howard’s average first year retention rate was 82 percent; and the four-year graduation rate was 40 percent. Today, Howard’s average first year retention rate is 88 percent; and the four-year graduation rate is 52 percent. The university was ranked No. 145 in 2014 and has elevated 65 positions to achieve the No. 80 rank.

The University ranked No. 2 among Top Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). In the listing of the Best Undergraduate Business Programs, Howard jumped 12 spots to No. 116. In the listing of the Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs, Howard rose 6 spots to No. 102. Additionally, U.S News recognized Howard in other major categories, including: Best National University: No. 80 (No. 29 among private institutions) Social Mobility - National Universities: No. 3 among private institutions (No. 11 overall) Undergraduate Teaching - National Universities: No. 31 Best Colleges for Veterans - National Universities: No. 50 Most Innovative Schools - National Universities: No. 58 The largest factors contributing to the institution’s improved score this year are its increase in first-year student retention rate, which is above the national average, and its increased graduation rate was 7 percent higher than the anticipated rate. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

Howard University soared to No. 80 on the latest U.S. News & World Report 2021 rankings list of the best national universities.

The achievement marks the University’s best record to date.

Changes to the rankings methodology include the introduction of two outcome measures related to graduate indebtedness: total graduate indebtedness and the proportion with debt. Federal loans made to students who borrowed while enrolled at the institution and co-signed loans make up these figures. Howard’s graduate indebtedness proportion shows a consistent decrease in the last 5 years.

Additionally, Howard continues to meet 100% of need for students who were awarded any need-based aid. Howard University also provides sources of funding to help students pay for their education. Moreover, Howard received an increase in its institutional reputation score among presidents, provosts and deans of admission at peer schools.

Last year, U.S. News & World Report began to factor in a school’s success at promoting “social mobility” by graduating students who received federal Pell Grants (those typically coming from households whose family incomes are less than $50,000 annually). In alignment with its mission, Howard University has a long track record of proficiently graduating Pell Eligible students, leading to this year’s No. 3 ranking among private institutions (No. 11 overall).

“An individual’s socio-economic status should not preclude talented students from obtaining a higher education,” said Frederick. “Howard University has a high population of Pell Eligible students and we are committed to helping them succeed through a variety of focused tutoring programs and grant opportunities.

I applaud U.S News for developing a methodology that evaluates how institution’s support this important group of students.”

The U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings consider the following categories: Undergraduate Academic Reputation, Student Selectivity, Faculty Resources, Graduation and Retention Rates, Financial Resources, Alumni Giving, and Graduation Rate Performance. For more information about U.S. News & World Report’s national university rankings, visit https:// www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities.

Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university that is comprised of 13 schools and colleges. Students pursue studies in more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University has produced one Schwarzman Scholar, three Marshall Scholars, four Rhodes Scholars, 11 Truman Scholars, 25 Pickering Fellows and more than 165 Fulbright recipients. Howard also produces more on-campus African-American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in the United States. For more information on Howard University, visit www.howard.edu.

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BUSINESS WITH THE SUPPORT OF OUR FOUNDING SPONSOR HUGGIES, THE NATIONAL DIAPER BANK NETWORK AND OUR MEMBER PROGRAMS ARE CHANGING LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY WORKING TO END DIAPER NEED. THEY ALSO NEED IMMEDIATE HELP TO DO WHAT THEY DO. PARTICULARLY BECAUSE THE COVID-19 CRISIS HAS CAUSED AN UNPRECEDENT NUMBER OF FAMILIES TO TURN TO DIAPER BANKS FOR SUPPORT. Joanne Goldblum, CEO of the National Diaper Bank Network

Awareness Week Takes Action To Help End Diaper Need Kimberly-Clark® and its North American Huggies® brand recently asked consumers to join them during National Diaper Need Awareness Week—which was recognized on September 21 - 27, 2020—by taking action to help end diaper need in America.

Diaper need is the lack of a enough supply of diapers to help keep a baby or toddler clean, dry, and healthy, and it is a recognized public health issue that impacts the physical, mental, and economic well-being of U.S. children and families.

Diaper need can result from poverty, unexpected life hardships, natural disasters, and so much more.

Together with the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN), Huggies is helping struggling families secure this basic need of clean, dry diapers for babies and toddlers.

Throughout the month of September, Huggies will donate a case of diapers for every specially marked package purchased at Walmart, helping to ensure all babies have access to clean diapers and other basic necessities required for them to thrive and reach their full potential. For every specially marked HUGGIES brand diaper product purchased between 9/1/20 and 9/30/20, HUGGIES will donate a pack to the National Diaper Bank Network, up to five million diapers.

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A nationwide study conducted by the NDBN and Huggies helped reveal the facts on diaper need in the U.S.: * One in three U.S. families reported experiencing diaper need. * Nearly three in five families experiencing diaper need reported missing work or school due to lack of access to clean diapers needed for childcare services. * Families reporting diaper need encompass a wide array of ages, racial groups and income levels. Of those in diaper need, 96 percent are under 45 years of age with the majority between 25 to 34 years of age. * Of those in need, two-in-five families said they stretch the use of diapers by keeping a child in the same diaper longer, which can increase a child’s risk for skin irritation and other serious side effects.

“Diapers are a basic necessity for every baby and toddler,” said Joanne Goldblum, CEO of the National Diaper Bank Network. “With the support of our founding sponsor Huggies, the

National Diaper Bank Network

National Diaper Bank Network and our member programs are changing lives of children and families by working to end diaper need. They also need immediate help to do what they do.

Particularly because the COVID-19 crisis has caused an unprecedent[ed] number of families to turn to diaper banks for support.”

With five million children in the U.S. aged three or younger living in poor or low-income families, National Diaper Need Awareness Week aims to draw attention to the issue of diaper need in the U.S. The week was created to provide individuals, organizations, communities, and elected officials the opportunity to engage in real talk and simple actions.

“Raising awareness for diaper need is more important than ever before given the COVID-19 crisis,” said Robert Raines, Huggies North America general manager. “Huggies is dedicated to helping parents provide essentials needed to

OF THOSE IN NEED, TWO-IN-FIVE FAMILIES SAID THEY STRETCH THE USE OF DIAPERS BY KEEPING A CHILD IN THE SAME DIAPER LONGER, WHICH CAN INCREASE A CHILD’S RISK FOR SKIN IRRITATION AND OTHER SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS. ensure all babies thrive and get the best care.

2020 will mark our biggest donation year to the NDBN in the brand’s history through our #HelpingHugs campaign, and we look forward to continue to find more ways to help.”

The National Diaper Bank Network member diaper banks help families in all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. To find a diaper bank near you, please visit the Member Directory at NationalDiaperBankNetwork.org.

Follow the National Diaper Bank Network on Twitter (@DiaperNetwork), Instagram (@ DiaperNetwork) and Facebook (facebook.com/ NationalDiaperBankNetwork).

Wells Fargo gives $1 million in scholarships to bridge financial gaps faced by students amidst COVID-19 Students dedicated to making a positive difference in the world offer the greatest hope for the future, but for many, their plans are threatened due to the unexpected financial gap posed by COVID-19 – sometimes prohibiting them from continuing and completing college.

Wells Fargo wants to help close that gap by launching the Wells Fargo Student Impact Scholarship.

This new initiative will provide 200 students with $5,000 each – funds that could help them cover various costs for their instruction and potentially make the difference in being able to continue their education.

Wells Fargo’s commitment will go beyond financial assistance to include an optional mentorship opportunity to provide ongoing guidance for these students.

The program, which began accepting applications on Sept. 14, will be administered with longstanding partner APIA Scholars

THESE STUDENTS ARE MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT, BUT ARE FACED WITH A NEGATIVE IMPACT FROM COVID THAT COULD LIMIT THEIR OPTIONS. WE WANT TO HELP THEM REMAIN ON THEIR ACADEMIC PATHS AND CONTINUE CULTIVATING THEIR POTENTIAL TO BENEFIT THOSE AROUND THEM. John Rasmussen Leader of the Student Lending Wells Fargo to students entering college and current college undergraduates for the Spring 2021 semester. The financial aid will be able to help cover costs of education like books, computers, materials to support distance learning, tuition, and housing.

A recent survey of leaders at various colleges and universities in July showed that 85 percent of colleges intended to maintain their tuition levels, with another twelve percent saying they would increase them, while another recent study showed that more than half (56%) of college students say they can no longer afford their tuition

costs. These factors combined with the impacts of the pandemic to jobs overall creates a significant and unexpected financial gap for some students in continuing their educational journey.

“Despite the incredible disruptions the COVID-19 pandemic has created in their personal and academic lives, students remain some of the key drivers of change. Many are rising to the challenges we are all facing today, and they are working hard to make a difference in their communities,” said John Rasmussen, leader of the Student Lending at Wells Fargo. “These www.citizennewspapergroup.com

students are making a positive impact, but are faced with a negative impact from COVID that could limit their options.

We want to help them remain on their academic paths and continue cultivating their potential to benefit those around them.”

Expanding Support Through a collaboration with Wells Fargo’s scholarship partners, awardees will also have the opportunity to be matched with mentors from Wells Fargo that will offer practical expertise and guidance as they navigate academic life and their post-graduation

journey. These mentors will provide guidance to better position these students for their futures and continue the positive impact they make in their communities and beyond.

“It has been our long-held belief that a post-secondary education can be a valuable tool in building long-term financial health, not just for individuals, but for their communities,” said Mike Weinbach, head of Consumer Lending at Wells Fargo. “The value of this program stems not just from the funds being allocated, but from pairing students with Wells Fargo team members and information that will help them long after they have utilized the direct financial support.”

Scholarship applications will be accepted from now until Oct. 2.

Those interested in learning more about eligibility can visit wellsfargo. com/impactscholarship. Learn more about how Wells Fargo is responding to COIVD-19.

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NEWS Open House Chicago expands to 10 days for its 10th anniversary in fall 2020, highlighting South and West Side neighborhoods The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) recently announced the return of Open House Chicago (OHC) for a 10th consecutive year.

Part of the worldwide family of 46 Open House events, inaugurated by Open House London in 1992, Open House Chicago is the second-most widely attended event of its kind.

OHC engaged 109,000 individuals in 2019, who made 370,000 total site visits to 352 sites in 39 Chicago neighborhoods, plus the near suburbs of Evanston and Oak Park.

In support of public health and with sensitivity to the unpredictable nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CAC has reconfigured OHC for outdoor and online attendance from Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 25.

This reimagined OHC framework—designed for individuals, families and small groups that have isolated together—will highlight and promote visitation of specific areas, encouraging foot traffic and participants to patronize local businesses while learning more about the unique histories and stories of these featured areas.

More than 20 Chicago neighborhoods and two suburbs will be highlighted during OHC 2020, with an intentional focus on, and engagement with, areas and corridors prioritized by the City of Chicago’s INVEST South/West initiative including Auburn Gresham, Austin, Back of the Yards, Bronzeville, Englewood, Humboldt Park, North Lawndale, Pullman, Roseland and South Shore.

Fourteen additional focus areas confirmed to date are Chicago’s Loop, Near North Side and Near West Side plus Beverly, Chinatown, Evanston, Hyde Park, Lincoln Park, Logan Square, Oak Park, Pilsen, Rogers Park, Wicker Park and Woodlawn.

Visitors to each OHC 2020 area will be supported in their self-guided exploration by free resources available online at openhousechicago.org, as well as through an application for mobile devices compatible with both Android (Google) and iOS (Apple) operating systems.

Using these free resources, OHC 2020 attendees will be able to explore and select routes on a variety of themes, learn more about buildings and sites of interest in each neighborhood, browse and register for related OHC online programs and more.

CAC walking tours continue throughout the festival, some highlighting OHC neighborhoods.

Austin Town Hall in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. Photo by Eric Allix Rogers

Building upon the success of more than 50 remotely accessible CAC Live programs offered continuously by the CAC since April 4, 2020, OHC will include a variety of online events aligned with its 2020 neighborhoods and themes.

Featuring guest presenters and representatives from numerous Chicago organizations, these online events may include classes, discussions and lectures, music and performance presentations, virtual tours and other offerings designed to bring the expressions, flavors and voices of OHC 2020 neighborhoods into the homes of people across and far beyond Chicago.

To further embed OHC 2020 into the neighborhoods it spotlights, the CAC will again engage multiple communitybased organizations for advice and mutual support in communications and engagement, route creation, site selection, the development of program content and more.

Chambers of commerce, cultural centers and neighborhood associations confirmed to date include 826CHI, Beverly Area Planning Association, Chicago Cultural Alliance, Chicago’s North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau, Chicago Public Library, Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community, Evanston History Center, Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art, Logan Square Neighborhood Association, North Lawndale Historical and Cultural Society, Oak Park Art League, Preservation Chicago and The Renaissance Collaborative.

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Top Ways to Take a Safe Vacation StatePoint - After months spent indoors at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, it’s clear that many people are itching to get back out there and take a vacation. This is with good reason. Staying isolated for too long can take a substantial toll on one’s mental health and well-being, according to the American Psychological Association.

If you still feel uncomfortable with going far from your home for a travel experience however, traveling domestically can be a step in the right direction. There are lots of great places to visit a few hours’ drive from your home that you probably didn’t think of! Whether you’re looking for a beach stay, or some nature, exploring options close to home can allow for an escape you and your family want, and in a safe environment, such as an apartment or home vacation rental. And it’s an increasingly popular choice. According to trivago,

a global accommodation metasearch provider, the share of users clicking on deals for such vacation rentals increased by 5 percent from February to June 2020, both in the U.S. and internationally.

As you book and plan your travel, here are a few tips to consider to help ensure you have a healthy and safe experience: • DIY Cleaning: If you are worried about cleaning standards, consider seeking out accommodations where you don’t have to worry about someone else coming into your space during your stay. Bring your own wipes, anti-bacterial soap and other supplies and wipe down surfaces when you arrive, and as often as needed. Of course, you should always check with your accommodation provider about their hygiene standards to make sure they meet your expectations. Major hotel chains have announced special cleaning

protocols in light of the coronavirus.

• Beating the Crowds: From beach houses to mountain cabins, try to look for a vacation experience away from densely populated city destinations, which is a good choice for those wanting to beat the crowds.

• Staying Active: Getting away doesn’t have to mean staying indoors somewhere new. Take a leisurely stroll on a beach. Go on a hike in the mountains. Explore a national park you’ve always wanted to see. Brunch at a small local café. There are plenty

of ways to stay active and have fun, all while following social distance guidelines.

• Choosing Your Destination: So where is everybody going? The current most popular U.S travel destinations by click share according to trivago are: 1. Las Vegas 2. Myrtle Beach, S.C. 3. Panama City Beach, Fla. 4. Virginia Beach, Va. 5. Destin, Fla. 6. Miami Beach, Fla.

7. Ocean City, Md. 8. Galveston, Texas 9. South Padre Island, Texas 10. Orlando, Fla. 11. Key West, Fla. For more travel tips and ideas, visit trivago.com, and trivago.com/ corona for the most up-to-date travel restrictions.

Whether you hit up a popular destination or head somewhere remote, make sure you adhere to local health guidelines when traveling. And above all, stay safe and healthy.

BUILD BACK BETTER

JOBS AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY AGENDA Joe Biden believes we cannot build back better without a major mobilization of effort and resources to advance racial equity across the American economy.

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Advance registration for most free and paid online events will be required, through the OHC mobile app, at architecture.org or openhousechicago.org.

Current CAC members will receive exclusive benefits and discounts throughout OHC 2020.

Acknowledgments In addition to continued support from Presenting Sponsor Wintrust, Open House Chicago 2020 is made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities through its CARES Act grant program, the National Endowment for the Arts, the TAWANI Foundation and ComEd. About the Chicago Architecture Center The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1966, dedicated to inspiring people to discover why design matters. A national leader in architecture and design education, the CAC offers field-leading tours, programs, exhibitions and more that are part of a dynamic journey of lifelong learning.

Opened to the public in 2018, its riverfront location is in the heart of the city, where Michigan Avenue meets the Chicago River, featuring nearly 10,000 square feet of exhibition space filled with super-sized models— and views—of iconic skyscrapers built over the course of more than a century. Exhibitions focus on Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods,

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housing types, leading architects and future projects, and include the largest scale model of the city, with more than 4,250 miniature buildings, interactive touchscreens, and a cinematic backdrop animating key moments in its history. Highly knowledgeable, enthusiastic CAC docents guide visitors and residents through more than 75 walking tours with more than 7,000 annual departures, plus the Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady.

Through partnerships with schools and youth-serving organizations, the CAC reaches approximately 30,000 K–12 students annually, while teacher workshops provide educators with tools and resources they need to advance STEM curricula in their classrooms. Committed to increasing access for populations historically under-represented in ACED (architecture, construction, engineering, and design) professions, the CAC offers many of its education programs—and all of its programs for teens—at no cost to participants.

CAC programs for adults and members include talks with acclaimed authors and practicing architects, in-depth presentations on issues and trends in urbanism, and classes unlocking a wide range of subjects with connections to the built environment.

Proceeds from programs, tours and the CAC Design Store, as well as from grants, sponsorships and donations, support its educational mission.

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Colorful Kitchen Inspiration 5 impactful, on-trend cabinet stylings

(Family Features) The kitchen is the heart of many homes, and careful planning is a necessity when it comes to redesigning this essential living space. Picking out cabinetry - and a color for those cabinets, in particular - can be a challenging process.

Everything from the style of your cabinets to the amount of natural light your space receives are key factors to consider when choosing an updated hue. While white cabinets are an everlasting choice, and wood-stained cabinetry once held 70% of the market, painted cabinets now account for 70% of sales, signaling a significant shift among homeowners and their preferences.

While there are virtually no limitations when it comes to the paint, stain and glaze options available to complement your overall kitchen design, the current stylings reflected in Wellborn Cabinet's annual color trends provides an opening to a range of impactful colors, such as grays, blues, blacks and wood tones, and a mixture of these on-trend hues.

A Gray for Every Mood While gray cabinets have been a popular design choice for several years, much like shades of white, no two grays are exactly alike. Cabinet colors live on a color spectrum that ranges from warm to neutral to dark; warm grays have yellow or brown undertones while cool grays have hushed hues of blue.

Neutral gray, or Ash, is a true black and white mixture of colors. However, many homeowners are opting for warmer or cooler shades instead.

For example, light gray cabinets can create a chic, modern motif for homeowners looking to liven up their space while avoiding completely white cabinetry. One of the latest gray trends is a warmer gray that can look almost beige, earning the nickname "greige." Shades of dark gray whether painted or stained - are also options for making a luxurious, traditional statement that can span ever-changing color trends.

A Sea of Blue One of today's hottest trends in kitchen cabinetry is the use of shades of blue, which provide calming and restful effects and the feeling of harmony and serenity. Pops of blue can be used as an accent color on islands or on either upper or base cabinets. To balance out these dramatic darks, many homeowners are opting to pair a bold color choice like a navy hue - such as Bleu - with neutral to warm whites, such as wool and bone white, to create a crisp, clean look. Gold hardware can be used on navy cabinetry for an upscale and regal look while silver-tone hardware provides a contemporary finishing touch.

While lighter shades of blue, like aqua, are perfect for keeping spaces light and airy, one of the latest colors to emerge is a mid-tone classic blue. A balanced option like Sapphire from Wellborn Cabinet, which is a classic, mid-tone royal blue available in the Premier and Estate Series framed cabinetry, as well as the full-access, frameless Aspire Series, can help create energy and inspiration for dining or cooking.

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Even with the rise in painted woods, stains are seeing a surge in popularity. The application of stain to natural wood can enhance the character of the cabinetry. Neutral color, dimension, texture and soft luxury can be layered into nearly any space to create a blended balance.

While all-white palettes have long reigned supreme in the kitchen for their timelessness and versatility, straying from neutral tones can add an energetic and welcoming feel to nearly any space. Smaller kitchens that once had an all-white look are getting a facelift by adding a burst of bright, bold color on either the upper or base cabinets. Adding colorful retro appliances or using the island as a canvas for an energetic and welcoming pop of color can also make a similar statement and help create a space unique to your style and personality.

Many homeowners are even pairing two or more complementary colors to create two- and three-toned looks. For example, lighter gray, Shale or blue can be used for the upper cabinets with darker shades used below for the base cabinetry, or a neutral hue can be used on the uppers with a contrast color on the bottom. In three-toned kitchens, an additional color or material is introduced to create asymmetry in the palette to help define zones or functions and keep the eye moving.

Wood grains typically pair well with whites, grays, blues and brass tones - all of which are popular colors in modern kitchens and other localized entertaining areas such as in-home refreshment areas or bars.

Dark Drama Often overlooked as more of an "accent" color, black has become livable, luxe and inviting with textured woods adding rustic, homely charm. For example, Wellborn Cabinet offers a decorative laminate veneer option in matte black. Edgy but classic, black cabinets can pair perfectly with nearly any design element still in its natural wooden state to create a distinct style that is all your own. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

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Haitian Artist BélO Wins Grand Prize in Prestigious 2020 Unsigned Only Music Competition The winners of the US-based Unsigned Only Music Competition were recently announced.

For the first time in its history, the Grand Prize is awarded to a World Music artist, BélO, for the song “EDA.” He is also the winner of Fandemonium, Unsigned Only’s online public vote.

Established in 2012, Unsigned Only has become known as the leading music competition honoring international artists who are unsigned to a major record label. It has become an important source for discovering new talent and acts as a benchmark for excellence in the arena of contemporary music.

Selected from more than 7,000 entries from 109 countries, the winners share in over $160,000 in cash and prizes split among 38 winners.

Winners were selected by a judging panel comprised of high-profile industry experts and renowned recording artists, including: Charli XCX; Aimee Mann; Sanctus Real; O.A.R.; Ruthie Foster; Robert Smith (The Cure); David Benoit; Tyler Williams (The Head And The Heart); NLE Choppa; Bibi Marin (Reik); Darryl Worley; Piso 21; Janiva Magness; Tinariwen;

The Devil Makes Three; Buika; and more.

Hailed as Haiti’s musical ambassador to the world, BélO is a socially conscious singer/ songwriter whose music reflects the issues and challenges facing his home country.

BélO has always been committed to the causes of the less fortunate, the education of children, women’s rights, social solidarity, environmental protection, and peace in Haiti and around the world. His social activism is especially significant during these challenging times and exposes the enormous contradictions and inequalities of our societies.

“Haiti has a lot to offer to the rest of the world, and our culture reflects the beauty of its diversity,” said BélO. “When we are united there’s not much that we can’t achieve. As always, I am proud to represent my country and to share my music with the world.”

BélO’s sound is a mixture of world, rock, reggae, jazz, and Afro-Haitian traditional rhythms known as “ragganga.” Born in Croixdes-Bouquets, near Port-au-Prince, BélO was

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only 11 years old when he realized he wanted to be a professional musician. For him, it was seemingly his destiny because music was everywhere: in his home, on the streets, and all over Haiti. His first album was released in 2005, and since then he has performed all over the world, garnering accolades and multiple awards, including winning the prestigious “Prix Radio France International Discoveries” award.

“BélO’s message is so relevant right now; it speaks to the turbulent and challenging times in which we all live,” said founders/directors Candace Avery and Jim Morgan. “His message of unity and peace resonates now more than ever.”

In addition to winning $20,000 in cash (US)

and much more in prizes, BélO will also receive one-on-one mentoring from a group of upperechelon music industry executives from: ARC Music, Because Music, Cumbancha/Putumayo, Naive Records, Montreux Jazz Festival, Omnium Records, RCA, and Summerfest Music Festival.

Unsigned Only is sponsored by: CAD Audio; Celebrity Access; Disc Makers; Eventric; Hybrid Studios; Killer Brownies; Lurssen Mastering; Merch Cat; Mojave Audio; Musicians Institute; Ortega Guitars; Symphonic Distribution; and The Music Business Registry.

Submissions for the 2021 competition are currently open. Entry information can be found at https://www.unsignedonly.com

Annual REVOLT Summit x AT&T Returns: Programming Empowers Next Generation Of Black Leaders The annual REVOLT Summit x AT&T is back and going entirely virtual and free of cost for a 3-day summit from October 23-25.

Leading up to the flagship event, REVOLT and AT&T are premiering a digital content series, ROAD TO SUMMIT - THE WORLD IS YOURS, co-produced by Teyana “Spike Tey” Taylor & the Aunties.

In response to the pandemic, the virtual event and content series will continue the REVOLT Summit x AT&T tradition of creating viral, cultural moments with the young, Black, and vocal audience at the center of history-making events, instilling the idea that “the world is yours.”

The ROAD TO SUMMIT - THE WORLD IS YOURS is an original series that highlights emerging artists, entrepreneurs and creators sharing the trials and triumphs of chasing success.

Offerings include digital episodes on important narratives surrounding Hip Hop and the current cultural climate.

ROAD TO SUMMIT episodes are available to stream at no cost on the REVOLT Summit app and

will be released weekly, leading to the 3-day summit in October. This accompanies the return of one-onone mentoring with AT&T’s Office Hours sessions and all new Executive Chats, virtual group conversations with leading industry executives, including Ghazi Shami, CEO and Founder of EMPIRE. “The goal of the REVOLT SUMMIT is to empower and inspire the next generation of leaders,” said REVOLT Chairman Sean Combs.

“Last year, we had huge success in Atlanta and Los Angeles, and this year we are opening up the REVOLT SUMMIT to the world.

This is a pivotal moment in history and we are bringing together the best minds in entertainment, political activism and business to share their experiences, educate and motivate our community.”

“As we face a critical moment in our history, it’s more important than ever that we create an experience anchored in empowering the next generation of cultural leaders and elevating the Black community globally,” said Detavio Samuels, REVOLT Media & TV COO. “AT&T is thrilled to be back with

REVOLT this year for the first-ever virtual Summit. We recognize the value of Black-owned businesses and continue to put resources towards initiatives that focus on fostering economic growth and innovations within the communities we serve,” said Corey Anthony, chief diversity officer, AT&T. “Now more than ever before, it’s imperative for communities of color to bring our voices together and lead our future generations to success.”

Empowering and Energetic Programming Designed to bring the uplifting spirit and energy of past REVOLT Summits to life in a virtual format, each Summit day, along with inapp content, will provide valuable engagement and connectivity for attendees through the following: l Notable Hosts, Culture Curators, www.citizennewspapergroup.com

Masterclasses and Interactive Workshops: Culturally relevant and renowned talent will introduce upcoming segments, participate in one-on-one conversations, and provide hands-on group demos with a focus on sharing tactics & tips. l AT&T Office Hours: The Summit will provide direct access to some of the most successful and inspiring leaders of our time with AT&T Office Hours. This offering is back by popular demand and will offer 10-minute one-on-one mentoring sessions that Summit attendees can sign up for at no cost with top leaders of today. Interested attendees can register via the REVOLT Summit app. l Be Heard: Virtual music competition hosted by a panel of notable celebrity and industry judges, to be announced. Coming soon, interested participants can submit a 3-minute audition video. Selected finalists will compete in front of a virtual panel of judges and live virtual audience during the October summit.

For more information on the REVOLT Summit x AT&T visit www. revoltsummit.com.

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by Sean “Diddy” Combs, REVOLT launched in broadcast in October 2013 and is available on DIRECTV, AT&T U-verse TV, Charter Spectrum, Comcast Xfinity, Verizon FiOS, CenturyLink, Altice/Suddenlink, Frontier Communications, Comporium and Cincinnati Bell, Atlantic Broadband, Hotwire, as well as OTT platforms DIRECTV Now, Sling TV, Fubo TV and Philo TV. REVOLT is also available internationally in the Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Barbados, Nevis, Anguilla, Monserrat, Bermuda, Aruba, St. Maarten’s, Trinidad and the U.S.V.I. Check local listings at https:// revolt.tv/listings.

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