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President Barack Obama and Former First Lady Michelle Obama were joined by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, and Aldermen Leslie Hairston and Greg Mitchell, for the groundbreaking of the Obama Presidents Center. Photos by Tia Carol Jones

THE OBAMAS BREAK GROUND ON THE OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER People clamored outside the site of the Obama Presidential Center holding signs hoping to get a glimpse of the former President and First Lady.. PAGE 2

COVID, Kids and School: Seven Simple Steps for Staying Safe

Young Children Gained Weight During The Pandemic

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NEWS briefly REGGIO “THE HOOFER” MCLAUGHLIN AWARDED 2021 NATIONAL HERITAGE FELLOWSHIP Chicago’s own Reginald “Reggio the Hoofer” McLaughlin, who has brought his distinctive style of “hoofing” to theaters, classrooms, community centers, and tap festivals throughout the U.S., has received the nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts: a 2021 National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).

McLaughlin is the only Midwest artist and the only dancer among the nine 2021 honorees.

The NEA National Heritage Fellowship recognizes the recipients’ artistic excellence and supports their continuing contributions to our nation’s traditional arts heritage. Each of the nine recipients will be featured in a film debuting on Nov. 17, on arts.gov. Upon learning he was a 2021 recipient, McLaughlin shared his motto, “If you are true to your art form, it will be true to you.”

Dance artist and teacher Sarah Galle, McLaughlin’s colleague, commented, “Reggio’s passion for tap dancing is matched only by his passion for sharing the roots of the art form with people all over the world. Whether he’s performing or teaching, he makes sure you aren’t just seeing or learning the steps. He wants you to know what’s behind it because that’s when the dancing comes from the heart. Reggio is as much a historian as he is an artist, and that is exactly what makes him so deserving to be recognized as a National Heritage Fellow.”

A master of tap dance, McLaughlin honed his distinctive “hoofing” style of dancing in the Chicago subways before advancing to the worldwide stage. He preserves the tradition of tap dance through educational programs that continue to energize the art form. For 27 years, McLaughlin has taught at the Old Town School of Folk Music, which honored him with its Distinguished Teaching Artist Award in 2015 and named a dance studio in his honor in 2020.

McLaughlin is working on a music CD and has an autobiography, Reggio McLaughlin: Tap Dance of Life, available at the Old Town School of Folk Music’s Different Strummer Music Store and Amazon. He also produced two dance instructional videos, appeared in five documentaries, and is currently working on a one-man show.

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTERS COVID-19 VACCINATIONS AT LARRY’S BARBER COLLEGE The City of Chicago hosted a special COVID-19 vaccination event at Larry’s Barber College Community Health Day on September 25th as part of the Vax and Relax series. The Vax and Relax initiative offers free haircuts as well as a $50 gift card for each dose of the Pfizer vaccine received as incentives to encourage teens and young adults to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Two dozen Chicagoans attended the special event on Saturday to receive their COVID-19 vaccines in an effort to protect themselves, their families, and communities.

COVID-19 vaccines are widely available at pharmacies, health care facilities, and through special events across the city at no cost to the public. Through CDPH’s Protect Chicago At Home program, anyone 12 and over can receive a vaccination in their home. No insurance or government ID is required to receive a free COVID-19 vaccination anywhere. To learn more, visit Chicago.gov/COVIDvax or call 312-746-4835.

President Barack Obama said Chicago is where he found his purpose and put his ideas about Democracy and activism and social change to the test. Photos by Tia Carol Jones

The Obamas break ground on the Obama Presidential Center Continued from page 1

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People clamored outside the site of the Obama Presidential Center holding signs hoping to get a glimpse of the former President and First Lady.

Inside the site, dotted with construction equipment, the former President Barack Obama and the former First Lady Michelle Obama, were joined by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, 5th Ward Alderman Leslie Hairston and 7th Ward Alderman Greg Mitchell, for the groundbreaking of the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park.

“We chose this location for a few pretty good reasons. It’s close to where Michelle grew up, where I started my political career, it’s surrounded by vibrant neighborhoods and a community where we believe we can help make a difference,” Mr. Obama said.

The neighborhoods and communities where Mr. Obama started his work with church groups helped him learn everybody has a story to tell. Beneath people’s common differences they have common hopes, dreams and values that stitch them together.

“Chicago is where I found the purpose I’d been seeking. It’s where I finally put my ideas about Democracy and activism and

social change to the test. Most importantly, it’s where I met a brilliant, beautiful daughter of the South side by the name of Michelle LaVaughn Robinson,” he said.

Mr. Obama found a home in Chicago, and it is where everything most precious to him began. He never lost sight of the important lessons he learned in the city – the power of place and the need to anchor efforts to build a better world in neighborhoods and communities. He said his background, a mother from Kansas and a father from Kenya, with family and friends from every part of the world, explains his core belief in the oneness of humanity, the belief in the God given dignity and worth of all people and the underlying bonds people share.

Mrs. Obama described herself as a proud Chicagoan and a daughter of the South side.

It is something she wears boldly and proudly, like a crown. The experiences she had growing up in Chicago and the neighborhood where the Obama Presidential Center will be located shaped her values and guide her actions every single day.

“I’m not just a daughter from the South Side, but a mother from the South Side, a lawyer, an executive and author from the South Side. I am a First Lady from the South Side of Chicago. That is why this project is so incredibly important to me and

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my husband. It allows us to live out one of those values we learned right here, that is to give back something big and important and meaningful to the community that has given us so much,” Mrs. Obama said. “This substantial investment in the South Side will help make the neighborhood where we call home, a destination for the entire world.”

The Obama Presidential Center will be located on 19.3 acres of the 550-acre Jackson Park. It is expected to be completed in 2025 and will include a presidential museum, a branch of the Chicago Public Library, an athletic center, and a forum building with community space. Once completed, the Center is expected to generate $3.1 billion in economic activity, as well as create thousands of jobs.

“We want to look forward. We want this to be a living, thriving home for concerts, cultural events, lectures, trainings, summits, topical dialogues and conversations. We want this to be a hub for in-house fellows with real world experience, to share what’s working and what’s not in solving the big problems of the day. We envision this as a place where residents and visitors from all over the world, come together and restore the promise of the people’s park,” Mr. Obama said.

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POLITICAL Affairs Obama Foundation Celebrates Obama Presidential Center Groundbreaking President and Mrs. Obama host virtual ceremony to mark the start of construction of the South Side cultural institution.

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Woodlawn Station in Chicago Honored with Affordable Housing Award From National Coalition 27th Annual Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Award recognizes best in affordable housing Washington, D.C. – The Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition (AHTCC) today announced that Woodlawn Station in Chicago is a 2021 recipient of the Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Award in the Large Metropolitan category, recognizing affordable housing developments and organizations that have demonstrated impactful use of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit).

Presented annually, the Edson Awards honor Housing Credit developments that strengthen communities, improve resident opportunities and support economies in urban, suburban and rural areas across the country. This year, the awards coincide with Congress’ consideration of budget reconciliation legislation that would make major investments in housing infrastructure – at a time when communities nationwide face ongoing economic challenges and housing insecurity from the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Celebrating the winning property, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth wrote, “I applaud POAH for taking the initiative and working hard to build Woodlawn Station over the last twelve years. Your vision to revitalize the City of Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood via the provision of affordable housing uplifts people and families and enables them to thrive in society. Thank you for providing 70 much-needed affordable homes for very low income households and working families in a community with a great need for affordable housing. Additionally, I commend you for providing residents of Woodlawn Station with a plethora of services through POAH’s Woodlawn Resource Center. By providing social services to people and opportunities for employment and workforce development for the whole community, you equip individuals with the essential skills and tools to succeed.”

“Affordable homes developed with the Housing Credit prove that an effective solution exists for the housing crisis that continues to impact communities and families nationwide,” said AHTCC Executive Director Emily Cadik. “This year we are awarding properties serving veterans, individuals suffering from opioid addiction, and low-income senior cit-

izens, in addition to outstanding affordable housing preservation efforts and new construction built to meet the needs of surrounding communities. These are just a few examples of what the Housing Credit achieves every day to provide much-needed affordable housing.”

Woodlawn Station, developed by Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. (POAH), provides affordable housing in a 4-story development with beautifully designed and sustainable architecture, providing 70 homes to low-income and working families in the Woodlawn area. Development was financed using the 9 percent Housing Credit, and investment for the property was provided by JP Morgan Chase. Seventeen homes in Woodlawn Station are reserved for households earning at or below 30 percent of the Area Median income (AMI), and 14 of those are reserved for households earning at or below 30 percent of AMI who also have a head of household with a disability or illness.

An additional 18 units are set at 50 percent AMI. Since 1986, the Housing Credit has financed more than three million homes for low-income households, including and formerly homeless individuals and families, people with disabilities, veterans of the armed forces, and senior citizens.

Through public-private partnerships, the Housing Credit offers a proven track record of financing safe, modern and well-designed affordable homes in communities where they are needed most.

“The Edson Award winners this year demonstrate the flexibility of the Housing Credit to meet the needs of households and communities from Eagle River, Alaska; to Wichita Falls, Texas; to Chicago, Illinois,” said Matt Josephs, AHTCC Board President and Senior Vice President for Policy for the Local Initiatives Support Corporation. “As we continue to confront the impact of the pandemic, it is vital that tools like the Housing Credit are enhanced and strengthened, so that we can better address our national housing crisis that grows more urgent by the day.”

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After first announcing their intent to build the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago’s South Side in 2015 following a national competition among other cities bidding for the project, President and Mrs. Obama joined Governor Pritzker and Mayor Lightfoot at an official groundbreaking ceremony to mark the long-awaited start of construction for the Center.

“The Obama Presidential Center will be the world’s premier institution for developing civic leaders across fields, across disciplines, and yes, across the political spectrum,” said President Obama. “A campus, right here on the South Side, where we’ll train the next generation of leaders not just in government and public service, but leaders who want to start businesses, and run nonprofits, and be socially conscious in an effective way.”

Situated on 19.3 acres of the 550 acre Jackson Park, the Center will put the South Side on a global stage, bringing visitors from around the world to the Center, but also to surrounding restaurants, shops and other cultural institutions to boost the local economy.

“While this center will be one of a presidential scale, its presence and purpose still speaks to the same community-centered vision that have always defined the Obamas’ work – and there’s no better home base than the community that took the family from the statehouse to the White House,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “I’m particularly proud of our state contributions to these efforts – reshaping and enhancing trails and roadways throughout the neighborhood to ensure that the center is an accessible and enjoyable space for all.”

The Center is expected to generate $3.1B in economic activity, create thousands of jobs and serve as a catalyst that attracts other investment to the historically-underinvested community.

"The Obama Presidential Center presents an important opportunity to restore the social and economic vibrancy of our city's South Side," said Mayor Lightfoot. "That's why I am beyond thrilled to help make history and break ground on this incredible project, which will create a ripple effect of inclusive, socioeconomic growth for residents in the surrounding community and our entire city. My team and I are grateful to the many government and community leaders for making this effort possible and look forward to continuing our work to uplift our historically underserved neighborhoods."

Construction of the center is expected to conclude in 2025.

Once completed it will include a presidential museum, a forum building with community space, a branch of the Chicago Public Library and an athletic center. The surrounding grounds will include a vegetable garden, reminiscent of Mrs. Obama’s vegetable garden at the White House, a sledding hill, playgrounds for children and open space for community events like farmers’ markets, family reunions and picnics.

At the ceremony, students from Chicago Public Schools introduced President and Mrs. Obama. Zell Wilson, a junior at Hyde Park Academy involved with Black Girls Code and Girls 4 Science, introduced Mrs. Obama. Trenton Banks, a junior at South Shore High School who plays basketball and also runs track, introduced President Obama.

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BUSINESS

Nailah Ellis-Brown Is Claiming Her Spot At The Top The Founder of Ellis Isle Tea Has One of the Largest, Woman-Owned Beverage Brands in the U.S. Black PR Wire ATLANTA, GA - Nailah Ellis-Brown is the owner of Ellis Isle, Inc (formerly Ellis Island Tea), a Detroit-based beverage company and maker of Ellis Isle Tea and Wet Shuga that has made headlines as a business to watch. Ellis-Brown started the company from the trunk of her car and is now bottling her family recipe for retailers like Amazon and Target.

Over the last decade, Nailah has demonstrated what pure dedication and perseverance can create.

She has grown her company into a sizable enterprise, gaining the attention of investors such as Kevin Hart. Nailah is a trailblazer and innovative risk taker who is paving the way for women and people of color in business.

Entrepreneurship has been a part of Nailah’s plan from an early age. At 18, she dropped out of college after one semester when she realized that student loan debt didn’t align with her goals. As a budding startup, Nailah was constantly rejected for business loans.

However, she didn’t give up. She decided to focus on sales and savings and sold her special tea from the

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trunk of her car for years.

She was so confident in her creation that she offered a money back guarantee.

Over time, Ellis Isle Tea built a strong following and eventually Nailah purchased her own factory.

Today, she is one of the largest female-owned beverage companies in the U.S, as well as one of the few -- if not only -- Black women to own a manufacturing plant. Ellis Isle remains on the cutting edge of innovation in the beverage industry. Her newest product, Wet Shuga, uses cold-pressed cane juice as a sweetener. This is not only a healthier alternative to the standard sugar, but it also offers the company an opportunity to engage

the cane industry and its under-resourced farmers -- a passion of Nailah’s.

Elevating the Ellis Isle brand is one of Nailah’s main goals, but elevating her community is just as important. Nailah made a conscious decision to hire re-entry citizens to work in her facility and have a second chance at a quality life. She understands the economic influence her company has and values her contribution to Detroit’s job market as an employer. Nailah and her team proudly pour into the lives of the Ellis Isle staff and wholeheartedly believe in planting seeds of hope and prosperity.

For more information, visit ellisislandtea.com.

Black PR Wire -- Getty Images and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) have announced the creation of the UNCF-Getty Images Scholarship for students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

The program will provide scholarships to students attending HBCUs across the U.S. and will be funded by revenue created by the inaugural Getty Images Photo Archive Grants for HBCUs, which is working to digitize the visual history of HBCUs. Launched in partnership with the Getty family and Stand Together, the photo archive program will commit $500,000 toward digitizing HBCU photographic archives. The grant will support the digitization of up to 100,000 photos for two HBCU grant recipients. HBCU schools will retain all copyrights, and the photos will be returned to the HBCUs after scanning.

“We thank Getty Images for its partnership and investment in our students’ futures. The Getty Images Photo Archive Grants for HBCUs exemplifies Getty Images’ commitment to support HBCUs and to give a visual life to previously untold stories,” Dr. Michael L. Lomax, UNCF president and CEO, said in a release. “There is

a wealth of unseen imagery within the archives of HBCUs that have rarely been seen, and these grants from Getty Images will be an essential part of the ongoing documentation and preservation of Black history.”

All revenue from the HBCU photos will be distributed to HBCU schools to continue impacting the grants program. Fifty percent of the funds will go to grant recipients, and 20% will be reinvested to fund the Getty Images Photo Archive Grants. The remaining 30% will be distributed to the UNCF-Getty Images Scholarship to support the educational future of HBCU students.

The scholarships will be available for students in the 2022 academic year. Getty Images Co-Founder and Chairman Mark Getty is excited about the HBCU partnership.

“At Getty Images, we are excited about this partnership with HBCUs to digitize significant parts of their photographic archives,” Getty said in a statement. “A photographic archive tells a story; it’s a visual history of who we are. As a society, we can only learn from history if it tells everyone’s story. This partnership is an important step in that direction.”

Black-Owned FitTech Start-Up Aims to Fix Healthcare VENICE, Calif., PRNewswire -- JunBugg Fitness Social Network, Wall Street’s “first and only luxury social media brand,” created by African American founder Louis Green, today announced the launch of its NextGen fitness website. Using computer algorithms, JunBugg integrate entertainment into health by sharing unique fitness solutions related to one’s body-type, that leads to better fitness results in least time — influencing success for a

higher quality of life.

The start-up website boasts a sleek interface, vibrant logo, sophisticated font-type, and beautiful images, built on sophisticated software engineering. Through social engagement, members of similar health conditions and body-types share fitness strategies and medical solutions to get fit. JunBugg use algorithms that recommend relevant solutions to newsfeeds, the same technology that has allowed — TikTok, Netflix, and

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Amazon to be successful. The NextGen Search Database deliver relevant fitness matches for personalized training.

A personalized fitness solution, members engage, collaborate, and work as a team.

Teamwork allows members to foster camaraderie, innovate, and better problem solve fitness and health obstacles.

The bigger the network grows, the more cures that are created.

Algorithms see patterns of successful fitness solutions, learns the most effective ones, and recommend them to newsfeeds. As solutions evolve and improve, the algorithm learns and thus recommend those.

The African American community was hit hard by COVID19, who stand to gain the most from JunBugg, for a higher quality of life. The platform is easily accessible and allows equal quality

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of health care while being affordable. The management of health conditions is the biggest benefit, and prevention of disease as opposed to disease treatment, by being fit through exercise and eating healthy. See boutique fitness solutions — https://www.junbugg.net Unlike traditional social media services — TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter, whose services are free, JunBugg’s boutique membership offerings range between $30 and $500

a month. Fees are comparable to other boutique studios and fitness services, such as — Equinox, SoulCycle, Peloton, and YogaWorks.

It’s all about fitness wealth and a higher quality of life.

The first of its kind, JunBugg will forever change fitness and healthcare,” said Louis. “People are an amazing resource that’s never been used in this way — through the power of social media technology, to solve health problems through entertainment.”

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COVID, Kids and School: Seven Simple Steps for Staying Safe Black PR Wire - This time last year, the coronavirus pandemic kept Florida’s schools closed and forced students to continue their virtual learning from home. Now, with another school year underway, COVID-19 remains an uninvited guest in classrooms across the state. And with the Delta variant leading to record-high numbers of cases and hospitalizations, experts say younger students returning to school this fall are at as much of a risk of contracting the virus as they were last year – perhaps even more so.

“The Delta variant is a game-changer because it’s so highly transmissible,” says Tina Carroll-Scott, M.D., medical director of South Miami Children’s Clinic, which is supported by South Miami Hospital. “More kids are getting infected and requiring intensive care this time. We’re even seeing infants with COVID-19.”

Dorsey Goosby, M.D., director of medical information technology for Baptist Health and a pediatric specialist for more than 40 years, echoes Dr. Carroll-Scott’s assessment. “Roughly 25 percent of all the COVID cases we’re seeing now are pediatric patients, and many of these kids are winding up on ventilators,” he says. “Pediatric hospitals everywhere are stretched to capacity.”

Complicating matters is a hesitancy among some people to get vaccinated or wear a mask, Dr. Goosby said. “Social distancing, masking and hand-washing are all helping, but the vaccines themselves have proven incredibly effective at keeping people out of the hospital,” he said.

The most important thing you can do, Dr. Goosby says, is to stay informed by getting essential information from reliable sources. “Don’t get your medical news from the TV,” he advises. “For the most accurate,

up-to-date information on COVID-19, go to the CDC’s website, the Florida Department of Health or the American Academy of Pediatrics.” Or, he says, just ask your doctor or pediatrician. “They keep up with all the latest developments, and they know your or your child’s health better than anyone.”

Now that children are finally returning to the classroom and the Pfizer vaccine has received full FDA approval, Dr. Carroll-Scott says that, as adults and parents, “we have a responsibility to do the right thing” and help keep them in school. “That means getting vaccinated if you or your child are eligible, and making masking and other mitigation strategies a part of everyone’s daily routine,” she says. Dr. Carroll-Scott believes that the COVID-19 vaccines will be approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for children five to 11 years of age within a month or so, and perhaps sometime next year for children under five.

In the meantime, what steps can you take to avoid COVID-19 exposure and keep your child healthy this school year? David Mishkin, M.D., an emergency medicine specialist with Baptist Health, offers these seven simple steps for keeping COVID-19 out of the classroom: Pick a good mask. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), your mask should have two or more layers of washable, breathable fabric; completely cover your nose and mouth; fit snugly against the sides of your face with no gaps, and have a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out of the top of the mask. The CDC says to avoid masks that fit too loosely, as well as those with an exhalation valve, and to wash masks daily.

Double up. Send your child to school with at least one extra mask, in case one gets lost or dirty. Label the masks so they don’t get confused with another child’s.

(Bonus: if you mark the masks on the outside, it helps the teacher learn your child’s name and recognize him or her more quickly.) Provide your child with a resealable plastic baggie to store their soiled mask.

Coach caution. Talk to your child about the importance of physical distancing and remind them not to share food, drinks, electronics, classroom supplies or other items. Although they may be glad to see their friends, this is not the time for hugs or high-fives. And be a good role model – if the adults in your child’s life wash their hands often, stay at least six feet apart from others and wear their mask in public spaces, then children are more likely to do the same.

Stop the spread. Keep your child home if they show any sign of illness. Check each morning to make sure they don’t have a sore throat or other signs of illness, such as cough, diarrhea, severe headache, vomiting or body aches. If your child has a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher, or has had recent close contact with a COVID-19 case, they shouldn’t go to school – even if they seem fine.

Set a home routine. After months of remote learning and the summertime hiatus, many children may likely struggle with returning to a more structured environment. Be patient, but consistent. Keeping a regular schedule for bedtime, meals and other family activities provides a sense of control, predictability, calm and well-being for your child.

Engage in your child’s education. If you’re not a parent who typically engages with your child’s school,

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now would be a good time to start. Chat or email with the teacher if you have specific concerns about how your child is adjusting. And stay informed, as conditions can change quickly. Check your school district’s website, sign up for notifications or join a school-related social media group to stay on top of things.

Get help if you need it. Most children will manage well with the support of family, even if they exhibit some signs of anxiety, such as difficulty sleeping or concentrating. Some children, however, may have risk factors for more intense reactions, including severe anxiety or depression. Parents and caregivers should contact a professional if children exhibit significant changes in behavior.

Even if your child takes every precaution to stay safe at school, Dr. Mishkin warns, there’s still a possibility they could be exposed to another student, teacher or staff member who has COVID-19 and doesn’t even know it. If you suspect your child may have COVID, Dr. Mishkin suggests scheduling a pediatric urgent care visit through the Baptist Health Care On Demand app.

“A virtual visit with one of our physicians via Baptist Health Care On Demand is an easy and convenient way to get initial guidance on your child’s symptoms,” says Dr. Mishkin. “If those symptoms warrant further evaluation, they can refer you to a nearby Baptist Health Urgent Care or Urgent Care Express center for diagnosis and treatment.” If hospitalization is needed, he adds, younger patients are in excellent hands at Baptist Health, which partners with Nicklaus Children’s Hospital for Miami-area pediatric admissions.

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FASHION

Gabrielle Union Relaunches Fashion Line Gabrielle Union debuts her biggest line to date at New York & Company and Lord & Taylor NEW YORK PRNewswire -- Gabrielle Union has relaunched her namesake fashion line with New York & Company under the Saadia Group, a leader in multi-category product manufacturing, wholesaling and retailing.

The actress, author and entrepreneur returns to fashion design with her most expansive release yet.

The Gabrielle Union line was first launched exclusively at New York & Company in Fall 2017. The retailer saw immediate success and high demand from its customers with the introduction of the collection. With the relaunch, Gabrielle will continue to bring her individual style to the Saadia Group’s diverse portfolio of brands.

“We are excited to have Gabrielle Union join the Saadia Group, her brand is the perfect fit for our family of brands. We are excited to offer our product development expertise to relaunch her line bigger than before, with product at New York & Company and a debut at Lord & Taylor,” said Jack Saadia, Principal and Cofounder of The Saadia

Group. “Our customers have been asking for the return of her line and we are confident that Gabrielle’s creativity and authentic style will continue to resonate with them.”

The first release of the line celebrates key staples in Gabrielle Union’s personal wardrobe. From errands and work to date night, and everything in between, the collection is comprised of styles for every occasion. Featuring a color palette of soft neutrals with subtle pops of color, the standout pieces include a stunning multi-color swirl maxi dress, bold sexy knits and matching sets. The new fall pieces embrace luxe textures and fabrics and will introduce denim to her line for the first time ever.

The relaunch of the line will roll out with monthly releases, beginning with the September launch. Gabrielle Union, New York & Company and Lord & Taylor all aim to cater to a wide array of customers by offering sizes XS-XXL and US 0-20.

“It’s great to join the Saadia Group and be back with the New York &

Company family, designing my line once again!” said Gabrielle Union.

“With every collection I design, I want to ensure the clothing reflects my personality, style and celebrates confidence. The September collection has everything from styles for work, chic and cozy knits and pops of color for a fun night out.”

The Gabrielle Union line will relaunch with New York & Company and Lord & Taylor for Fall 2021, with plans to release future drops at Fashion to Figure, a leading plus size fashion brand.

The first release, ranging in price from $49.95-$149.95, are available on www.nyandcompany.com and www.lordandtaylor.com.

The Saadia Group is the leader in multi-category product manufacturing, wholesaling and retailing.

Catering to a diversified portfolio of consumer products across multiple categories targeting all age demographics from Fashion Apparel in Men’s, Women’s & Kids, Footwear, Women’s Handbags, Home Textiles, Furniture/Décor & Tech Accessories and more. Its strategic investments

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in fashion brands utilizes their broad experience and leverages their full complement of resources to grow and expand the business.

Through its Saadia Direct division, branded merchandise is sold exclusively at retail and outlet locations and online at www.nyandcompany.com, www.fashiontofigure.com, www.letote.com, www. nyandcompanycloset.com, www. fashiontofigurecloset.com, www. lordandtaylor.com, www.vintagefoundryco.com, www.thechichomestore.com, www.xrayjeans.com, and www.hybridgreenlabel.com.

The Glasshouse Hosts Premiere Party For Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3

A view of atmosphere during the premiere of Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3 presented by Amazon Prime Video at the Glasshouse on Sept. 22, in New York City.

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NEW YORK PRNewswire -- The Glasshouse, New York City’s preeminent venue with breathtaking views and cutting-edge technology, has officially opened its doors by hosting the exclusive premiere party for Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty Show Vol. 3, presented by Amazon Prime Video. The star-studded screening and premiere party were held on Wednesday, Sept. 22.

After years of development and construction, the brand-new venue showcased its beautiful finishes, state of the art technology, immense functionality, and best in class guest hospitality. Located at 660 12th Avenue, The Glasshouse features outdoor terraces, pre-function spaces, and a widerange of production infrastructure.

In addition to the award-winning singer and fashion mogul, the event was attended by influencers, models, fashion leaders and industry executives.

Featuring event production and beautiful decor by SO Events, guests were treated to 360-degree views of Manhattan and the Hudson River, while enjoying music played by DJ Inferno.

“The build for this event was executed in three short days, we built a custom

30-foot high LED wall, an experiential and immersive video tunnel, interactive activations inspired by scenes in the show, satellite bars and an outdoor styled lounge,” says The Glasshouse co-owner Alex Holiday. “After 5 years of development and construction, It’s truly incredible to experience what our team and partners accomplished in transforming our space for this exciting event!”

“This venue functions for a multitude of various industries and clients; it works for this entertainment premier just as well as it does for an investor meeting or a wedding because of its flexibility and immense production infrastructure,” adds The Glasshouse co-owner Jack Guttman.

“With major events under our belt and a fully booked fall ahead, The Glasshouse is positioned to become NYC’s prime location for the next generation of event production in which technology, flexibility, creativity, and luxury are blended together to create unforgettable experiences.”

All Covid-19 operating standards and safety protocols were strictly enforced to protect the health and safety of each guest.

For more information on The Glasshouse, visit www.theglasshouses.com.

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Juvia’s Place Launches New Skincare Line SECAUCUS, N.J. PRNewswire -- Black-owned makeup brand, Juvia’s Place has just launched their brand new Skincare Collection at JuviasSkin.com which includes 12 vegan and cruelty-free, skin-healthy products. The new collection includes the popular Niacinamide PRNewsfoto/Juvia’s Place Serum-a dark spot corrector to even out skin tone and brighten skin, the Let’s Melt It Off Gel Cleanser especially formulated for makeup lovers, and the Peptide and Ceremide cream to hydrate the skin. This skincare is not only environmentally-friendly, many products have been formulated with melanin-rich skin in mind.

Juvia’s Skin infuses many African and natural ingredients such as mango butter with science to create a skincare blend created for all skin types. They have also created some very unique concoctions to appeal to all ages such as the Afterglow Serum and the 25% Vitamin C Serum. Just put the Afterglow serum on before bed, and you’ll wake up glowing. Perfect for that overnight date! The 25% Vitamin C Serum has one of the highest concentrations of Vitamin C as compared to competitors and is especially effective at eradicating signs of aging and evening out skin tone.

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Young Children Gained Weight During The Pandemic A Kaiser Permanente study shows youngsters gained excess weight during the pandemic, with kids age 5 to 11 gaining more than 11- to 17-year-olds.

PASADENA, Calif. PRNewswire -- A Kaiser Permanente study of nearly 200,000 children showed that children gained excess weight during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially those between 5 and 11 years old. The study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

“When we compared the weight gain among children from 2019 to 2020, we found that there was more weight gained during the pandemic for youths of all ages,” said the senior author, Corinna Koebnick, PhD, of the Kaiser Permanente Southern California Department of Research & Evaluation. “And, this weight gain fell disproportionally on the youngest children. On average, 5- to-11-year-olds gained 5 extra pounds, while 16- to-17-year-olds gained 2 extra pounds. The result was an almost 9% increase in the youngest children falling into the categories of being overweight and obese.”

“As children go back to school it will be important to focus on health and physical activity to help children not carry unwanted extra weight into adulthood.”

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weight during the pandemic, researchers analyzed the electronic health records of 191,509 members of Kaiser Permanente in Southern California who were age 5 to 17 from March 1, 2019, to January 31, 2021.

The study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic there was an increase in body weight and in the prevalence of obesity, particularly for children 5 to 11 years old.

Youth age 5 to 11 years gained 5.07 pounds more during COVID-19 than during the same time period before COVID-19, while youth age 12 to 15 years and 16 to 17 years gained an excess of 5.1 pounds and 2.26 pounds over the prior year, respectively.

Among 5-to-11-year-olds, this weight gain resulted in almost 9% more children becoming overweight or obesecompared to 5% in youth ages

12 to 15 years and 3% in youth ages 16 to 17 years.

Most of the increase among youths 5-11 and 1215 years old was due to an increase in obesity.

“We need to immediately begin to invest in monitoring the worsening obesity epidemic and develop diet and activity interventions to help children achieve and maintain a healthy weight,” Dr. Koebnick said.

Other authors on the study include colead authors Susan J. Woolford, MD, of the Child Health Evaluation and Research Center, University of Michigan, Northville, Mich, and Margo Sidell, ScD, of the Kaiser Permanente Southern California Department of Research & Evaluation; as well as Veronica Else, RN, of the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Yorba Linda, Calif.; and Ken Resnicow, PhD, of School of Public Health, University of

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(StatePoint) Health equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. Yet, according to a recently released report, Black women in the United States face a perfect storm of issues spanning across every aspect of the health care system and society at-large that are causing them to die about 40% more often from breast cancer than white women. Indeed, in some metropolitan areas, the gap can be as high as 74% Why is this happening? As the report, “Closing the Breast Cancer Gap: A Roadmap to Save Lives of Black Women in America,” by breast cancer leader Susan G. Komen highlights, despite advances in science and increased access to early detection nationally, Black women face the combined effects of racial, gender, ethnic and other forms of bias while navigating systems and institutional structures in which entrenched inequities remain the status quo. This experience is felt by Black women nationwide, regardless of their income, education or insurance status.

For example, one Black health care professional who participated in a focus group for the report noted that her own experience is poor when she goes for treatment without her “white coat.” “I was ignored until the doctor came into the room and started asking me very specific questions. The way I answered made the doctor stop and ask my background. I asked, ‘why does it matter?’ She said, ‘Do you work in the health care field?’ I said, ‘More or less.’... She stopped, and she said, ‘Oh, so what's your title?’ I said, ‘It’s Dr.,’ and within 30 minutes I was upstairs in a room. If I get treated this way, then what do other people go through? I really felt like I was just another Black face, until they understood that this Black face came with a level of influence and authority.”

These issues are exacerbated by the socioeconomic impacts of segregation, unfair employment practices and racist policies like redlining that still divide many metropolitan areas today. For example, many Black women face difficulties finding high-quality cancer care located near them. In the report, one Dallas-area health care provider recounted how a 65-yearold woman walked about 10 miles in the July heat to get to her screening mammogram. By the time she got to the hospital she was dehydrated and had to go to the emergency room to get fluids before her screening. And those who rely on Medicaid or similar insurance are often turned away once they arrive or are forced to wait hours to see someone.

These transportation and insurance issues are just a few of the barriers tragically impacting Black women today. Whether it’s substandard care, the availability and affordability of diagnostics and follow-up care, unfair public policies, insurance practices and implicit bias and racism, the report authors stress that Black women are dying more than white women because our systems are failing them at every step in their breast cancer journey.

Leveraging the insights and solutions recommended in the report, Komen is launching a new initiative called Stand for H.E.R. – a Health Equity Revolution, to take specific action in each of the 10 U.S. metropolitan areas where disparities are the greatest. Made possible by funding from Robert Smith and the Fund II

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Foundation, this initiative will include several specific interventions to improve the quality of care and to overcome obstacles and bias, including connecting women to care through culturally competent patient navigators.

The hope is that by launching this initiative, other organizations and community stakeholders will join with Komen to address the long-ignored issues that continue to marginalize the Black community.

Why Now is the Time to Schedule That Check-Up or Screening

(StatePoint) If you haven’t visited your physician since the start of the pandemic, medical experts say that the time is now to book check-ups and screenings for the entire family. “The pandemic has had wide-scale negative health consequences beyond COVID-19. Many Americans have delayed important routine health services critical to keeping them healthy, including vital pediatric immunizations and preventive cancer screenings. Prevention is the best cure, so it’s important to get your health back on track today,” says Gerald E. Harmon, M.D., American Medical Association (AMA) president.With school beginning and the cool weather months ahead, the AMA urges Americans to call their physician’s office to learn if they are due for preventive care or screenings. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

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ENTERTAINMENT STARZ’S New Original Series “BMF” Celebrates World Premiere Black PR Wire ATLANTA – On Thursday, Sept, 23, STARZ hosted a star-studded Red Carpet World Premiere Screening and Concert event in celebration of the new original series “BMF’’ at the Cellairis Amphitheatre in Atlanta, Georgia. “BMF ‘’ was produced in Atlanta and Detroit, where the real-life Black Mafia Family that inspired the series had bases of operation from the 1980-2000s. In homage to the true legends, attendees wore all-black attire to the outdoor event. The evening began with guests viewing the first episode of the series, which will premiere on STARZ on Sunday, September 26. Following the premiere screening, series Executive

Producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, “BMF” recurring star Snoop Dogg and others performed. Guests enjoyed live performances of the “BMF”main title song “Wish Me Luck” performed by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Moneybagg Yo and Snoop Dogg.

In addition to the musical performers, attendees included “BMF” Executive Producer and Writer Randy Huggins and cast members Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr., Da’Vinchi, Russell Hornsby, Michole Briana White, Ajiona Alexus, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Myles Truitt, Steve Harris, La La Anthony and Arkeisha “Kash Doll” Knight.

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Bernie Mac Is Back – With A Néw Motivational Book Announcing Upcoming Book from the Legendary Comedian WHAT: I Don’t Care if You Like Me, I Like Me is a daily motivational in the voice of the late Bernie Mac. It’s a humorous but poignant page-a-day prescription for a better life and career.

We all know that Bernie Mac has been passed on for thirteen years, but here’s the thing... He’s still making a huge impact on folks, and he’s about to make some serious history as the first author of a daily motivational book who’s done it from the other side. Bernie’s widow Rhonda R. McCullough teamed up with Walker-Bryce Creative to write a page-a-day self-help book full of Bernie’s own words of wisdom and good old solid advice, all delivered in his unmistakable voice with no sugar-coating, period. He’s tellin’ it like it T-I-Iz, just like he did in his standup and in his life. With a foreword by Sinbad, an afterword by Lil Rel Howery, and early endorsements from Sherri Shepherd (“It’s the perfect combination of comedy and truth, just like you’d expect from Bernie Mac.”)_and Courtney B. Vance (“An undeniably funny and poignant strategy for reaching your fullest potential one day at a time.”) this book’s about to make a huge impact on millions of people of all ages.

Typical Bernie Mac, giving back on his birthday. On October 5th, Mac would have turned sixty-four. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

WHO: Bernie Mac was an actor and comedian with his roots in the Chicago comedy clubs. He’s best known for his role in The Bernie Mac Show and as one of the Kings of Comedy. His legacy lives on in his work and in his words. Rhonda R. McCullough is the overseer of the Bernie Mac estate as well as the president and CEO of the Bernie Mac Foundation. Rhonda is also a film and television producer. Most importantly, she knows everything there is to know about Bernie Mac… and she’s got some stories to tell. Walker-Bryce Creative, LLC: Denise Jordan-Walker is a celebrity publicist, manager, radio personality, voice talent, producer, and writer. Denise was Bernie’s Chicago publicist and is Rhonda’s publicist. Melinda K. Bryce is an accomplished writer with multiple books and screenplays to her credit.

WHY: These are hard times and folks need some uplifting. Bernie was a voice of reason, a father figure, and comic relief for millions.

This book is a way to reach readers that may not pick up a traditional motivational book, and it’s going to help them live their best life.

It’s self-help, Mac’d out.

WHEN: The book is scheduled for publication by Permuted Press on: May 24th, 2022 WHERE: Available now for pre-order at: Barnes and Noble: https://bit.ly/3uDFVDq Amazon: https://amzn.to/3a0cFxkb

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Mastering the dishwasher: 4 tips to best utilize your appliance

(BPT) - Have you ever found yourself rearranging the dishwasher after a family member, roommate or partner loads the dishes? One of the great household debates is how to properly load the dishwasher, and how to use your appliance to properly clean your dishes. To rinse or not to rinse? Bowls on top or bottom? Should pots, pans and plastic go in the dishwasher at all?

From better drying results, to finally settling the debate of how to properly load your dirty dishes, Bosch home appliances, a leader in highquality appliances, shares their tips and tricks to best use and care for the dishwasher.

1) Select a quality dishwasher: The secret to spotless dishes starts with a quality dishwasher.

When purchasing a new one, look for one that does the hard work for you, with features that simplify cleanup post-meal. These include drying technology, flexible loading features, energy efficiency and design options - and of course, a thorough, reliable clean.

2) Load your dishwasher like an expert: Dishwashers operate best and produce the cleanest dishes when loaded properly. To maximize space and ensure your dishes are clean and dry, load your dishwasher with the following simple steps: * No pre-rinsing needed: Simply scrape food off the plate before loading. * Load your glasses at an angle to avoid water pooling on top and dripping when unloading. * Make sure your plasticware is dishwasher

safe, and that you've followed your dishwasher's manual and instructions for plastics (Pro tip: With Bosch dishwashers, you can place plastics anywhere, even on the bottom rack, for safe drying.). * Ensure tall items, such as large plates or pots, are not blocking the movement of the spray arms. * Avoid stacking silverware and put knives sharp end down for safety. * If you own a Bosch dishwasher, your unit may have some of the following features that make loading easier: * A third rack adds versatility and offers more loading capacity compared to those with two racks. * The RackMatic feature adjusts the flexible middle rack to make room for large items on the middle and bottom rack.

3) Maximize drying: There's nothing more frustrating than unloading your dishes from the dishwasher with your plasticware still dripping wet. A few simple switches in your cleaning routine can dry your dishes more easily and make cleanup a breeze.

First, look for a unit with CrystalDry technology. This feature in select Bosch dishwashers delivers thorough, reliable drying results as opposed to units without.

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4) Keep your dishwasher spotless, inside and out: Just because your dishwasher cleans your dishes doesn't mean it remains clean itself. To keep your appliance clean and operating efficiently, follow these tips for a proper clean.

Starting with the exterior, wipe down door seals with a damp, soft cloth. To clean stainless steel, wash with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth. Always wipe in the direction of the steel's grain, and never use abrasive cleaners, chlorine-based cleaners or abrasive sponges.

For the interior, use dishwasher cleaner to remove grease, starch and protein residues. To remove hard water deposits and limescale, use a dishwasher descaler. Additionally, clean your filter every few months to remove food debris that may hinder your dishwasher's performance. It's located at the bottom of your dishwasher and can be cleaned with warm, soapy water and a scrub brush.

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