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One of the challenges the graduate students faced was how to bring the excitement and engagement of science experiments to a virtual experience. Photo courtesy of University of Chicago

PROGRAM BRINGS CUTTING EDGE SCIENCE TO STUDENTS

Middle school-aged students at Bret Harte Elementary School have been participating in a program where graduate students from the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have been teaching them about science. PAGE 2

New book calls on world leaders to unite in response to health threats

Survey: Blacks Reveal Why They Would Take the Vaccine

Disposable Poly Capes and Aprons for Hair Salons, Restaurants and Grocers

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION COLLABORATION SEEKS TO ELIMINATE BARRIERS FOR STUDENTS PURSUING GRADUATE DEGREES IN COMPUTER SCIENCE The Center for Minorities and People with Disabilities IT (CMD-IT) Future Leadership in Computing (FLIP) Alliance ensures that students without GRE scores have the opportunity to pursue graduate studies and contribute to inclusive innovation, paving the way toward greater diversity in academia. The Alliance serves to increase diversity in the professoriate in computing at research universities as a way to achieve greater diversity across the field.

The CMD-IT FLIP Alliance includes the following institutions, which were found to be the largest producers of computer science faculty at research universities: Carnegie Mellon University, Cornell University, Georgia Tech, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Princeton University, Stanford University, University of California at Berkeley, University of Texas, University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, and University of University. Most of these universities currently have an existing policy to ignore or forbid consideration of GRE scores in computer science Ph.D. admissions.

For 2020-2021 admissions, some of the universities will make the GRE optional for Ph.D. admissions. Applicants should check each institution’s official website for details.

To learn more about CMD-IT FLIP Alliance, visit flipalliance.org.

HEALTH

NEW BOOK CALLS ON WORLD LEADERS TO UNITE IN RESPONSE TO HEALTH THREATS At the occasion of the World Health Summit 2020 and the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, a new book has been launched that calls on world leaders and politicians to unite in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other threats to health and the global economy. Health: A Political Choice – Act Now, Together is the latest in a series of titles published by the Global Governance Project in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO.) Dr Tedros, WHO Director-General, said: “It has never been clearer that health is a political and economic choice. In the past 20 years, countries have invested heavily in preparing for terrorist attacks, but relatively little in preparing for the attack of a virus – which, as the COVID-19 pandemic has proven, can be far more deadly, disruptive and costly.” The first book in the series Health: A Political Choice. Delivering Universal Health Coverage 2030 was launched in 2019.

LAW & POLITICS

TOP-TIER LAWYERS HONORED WITH 21ST ANNUAL JOHN PAUL STEVENS AWARD The Chicago Bar Association has selected five influential attorneys who stand out in their respective areas of practice as recipients of the association’s top legal award, bestowed to lawyers who demonstrate the highest commitment to integrity and public service.

Named in honor of the legendary Supreme Court Justice and native Chicagoan John Paul Stevens, the awards were recently presented by The Chicago Bar Association and The Chicago Bar Foundation at the 21st Annual John Paul Stevens Celebration which was hosted virtually on October 28.

This year’s recipients were Marisel Hernandez, Partner at Jacobs, Burns, Orlove & Hernandez and Chairwoman, Chicago Board of Election Commissioners; Jennifer Nijman, Founding Partner, Nijman Franzetti; Terry Murphy, Retired Executive Director, the Chicago Bar Association and Judge E. Kenneth Wright, Jr. The awards recognize lawyers and judges who best exemplify Justice Stevens’ commitment to integrity and public service in the practice of law. Stevens retired from the High Court in 2010 after 35 years of distinguished service and died in 2019.

Graduate students at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering participate in Junior Science Cafes virtually with middle school students from Bret Harte Elementary School in Hyde Park. Photo courtesy of University of Chicago

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Middle school-aged students at Bret Harte Elementary School have been participating in a program where graduate students from the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have been teaching them about science.

The program trains graduate students to be effective communicators of their work and according to Laura Rico-Beck, educational training and outreach coordinator at PME, the program has been a part of training for graduate students at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering for about six years.

“We understood that a big priority for effective scientists and engineers as they go out into the world, whatever career path they choose, is to be able to effective[ly] convey what work they’re doing, and how they’re doing it and why it’s relevant to everybody,” she said.

Rico-Beck said the program was promoted by Juan De Pablo, chemical engineer and professor at Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, and it grew into a partnership with the Museum of Science and Industry. The goal was to develop a science communication program, with the capstone of the program being Junior Science Cafes, which used to happen at the Museum of Science of Industry. The program moved to a mod-

el where graduate students went into middle school classrooms in neighborhood schools.

“We noticed, pretty early on, even though we’re five blocks from Bret Harte, we didn’t have a connection there,” Rico-Beck said.

Rico-Beck added the principal of Bret Harte, Charles Bright, put her in contact with a middle school science teacher who was excited and “ready to think of creative ways to bring really engaging, cutting edge science to his students,” she said.

Rico-Beck said while the intention was for the graduate students to be in the classroom with the middle school students to participate in hands-on projects, they couldn’t because of the pandemic, but they have been able to convert it into virtual Junior Science Cafés. She said it was a really interesting challenge because the heart of science is the hands-on engagement.

Rico-Beck said the program worked with the Neighborhood School Programs, as well as the Office of Civic Engagement to identify best practices to get students excited and engaged in virtual experiments.

From there, the program trained the graduate students on how to execute those experiments in a virtual format.

“It was a delight to actually see these graduate students dive into that new challenge themselves as well,” she said.

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“They are super busy, with research and with their own work and their own classwork, but they took the time to develop these strategies. I think the payoff was huge both for the partnership, but also for themselves, to realize what they can do as educators and communicators of their work.”

Rico-Beck said every year in the program, the graduate students work so hard. They put together the learning experience themselves. She said even more this year, the graduate students hearing the middle school students’ excitement and the questions is good for them.

A lot of scientists forget that initial excitement they had about the world of science, Rico-Beck said, but once they become the people bringing the excitement and engagement into the classroom, they see it in the students and remember why they got into science in the first place.

PME hosted its last Junior Science Café on the last week of October for the students at Bret Harte. “Our hope is to expand our reach as much as possible.

We’re just really purposeful as far as who our target audience is,” Rico-Beck said. “We want to focus primarily on middle school students, primarily on the South side and the University neighborhood and primarily in Chicago Public School[s]. So, with that criteria, you can see why Harte is a really good partner.”

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BDO Survey: Blacks Reveal Why They Would Take the Vaccine A recent survey on BlackDoctor.org (BDO), revealed the reasons why Black people would take the COVID vaccine in the first year it becomes available.

Almost half of those who reported they would take it (48.9%) said the main reason was because “COVID isn’t going away and I want to protect myself ”. This revelation suggests that Black Americans are aware of the danger associated with the virus and are willing to set aside their fears and distrust for personal safety.

This result is the first and most robust glimpse into helping reverse the negative attitudes about a COVID vaccine.

Other responses available and their results include: l Employed on job that has contact with crowds (10.4%) l Frontline healthcare worker (10.2%) l Essential worker (9.1%) l People in household who aren’t social distancing (3.9%) l Other personal reasons not listed (17.1%) These responses suggest the pandemic and personal protection is top-of-mind for Black Americans. BlackDoctor has tapped into their audience to identify some real reasons Black Americans may choose to take the vaccine.

This isn’t the first time BDO has surveyed its audience. In August, a survey of their more than 20 million visitors showed that 58% of the respondents wouldn’t take the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it was available. A follow-up poll in September reported that 91% of respondents reported they would not take a COVID

A recent survey on BlackDoctor.org (BDO), revealed the reasons why Black people would take the COVID vaccine in the first year it becomes available.

vaccine within the first year.

These results were disturbing because it showed that the people most affected by the virus are also the most distrustful of a potential vaccine.

The above results also emphasize the importance of the latest survey. While over 66% still report they wouldn’t take the

vaccine, learning why Black Americans would take it is more important because it identifies the path to take to change the opinions of Black Americans.

Visit www.blackdoctor.org to get the latest information on the vaccine and all health and wellness news for Black Americans.

Winter Safety Guidelines for Recreational Sports Amid COVID-19 Governor JB Pritzker and IDPH recently announced updated guidance for youth and adult recreational sports, including, but not limited to, school-based sports, travel clubs, private leagues and clubs, recreational leagues and centers, and park district sports programs.

Collegiate sports and professional leagues are not impacted by these restrictions. The updated guidance was developed by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) in conjunction with public health experts from around the state and nation and reflects the high levels of risk associated with contact sports played indoors.

The guidance also accounts for new research related to COVID-19 and sports, sports related outbreaks in other states, and the fact that the second wave of the pandemic is now well underway in all regions of Illinois.

“We can’t ignore what is happening around us – because without action, this could look worse than anything we saw in the spring.” said Governor JB Pritzker. “It’s with that in mind that today, my administration is releasing our updated guid-

ance for youth and adult recreational sports in Illinois ahead of the winter season. As with sports in the fall, nothing is ‘cancelled,’ just put on hold until we’re through the thick of this pandemic. We adapt as we learn.

That has been our mantra throughout this pandemic, and as is true in every other facet of life, we know this virus is of most concern when people are indoors with high contact, especially in vigorous situations that bring about heavy breathing – like in wrestling, hockey and basketball. Life in a pandemic is hard for everyone, and it’s hard for all of our kids, whether or not they play sports. That doesn’t make it any easier – but we really are all in this together.”

The youth sports guidance puts sports into three risk levels, lower, medium, or higher, based on the amount of contact between athletes and their proximity during play.

The guidance sets four levels of play allowed based on current public health conditions. In all levels, some form of play is allowed ranging from practice and trainings in level 1 to tournaments and conference play in level 4.

• In level 1, only no-contact prac-

tices and training are allowed.

• In level 2, intra-team scrimmages are allowed with parental consent for minors but there can be no competitive play.

• In level 3 intra-conference, intra-EMS-region or intra-league play is allowed and there may be state- or league-championship games allowed for low-risk sports only.

• In level 4, tournaments, out-of-conference/league play, and out-of-state play are allowed.

Championship games would also be allowed in level 4.

Based on current conditions, lower risk sports can be played at levels 1, 2, and 3. Medium risk sports can be played at levels 1 and 2, and higher risk sports can be played at level 1.

The updated guidance moves basketball from medium risk to high risk due to the close contact of players and indoor play. Wrestling and hockey continue to be categorized as high risk as well. Cheer and dance will be categorized as lower risk, only if masking and distance are enforced.

Low risk sports like bowling, gymnastics, swimming and diving will be permitted to play during winter.

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now, applies in all situations,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike.

“The more people you are in contact with, the longer you are together, and the closer you are together, the greater your risk of getting COVID-19.

Being face to face with another person for a basketball or football game puts players at higher risk of getting and spreading the virus. Right now, cases across Illinois and the country are increasing.”

Similar to other guidance, sports organizations should make temperature checks available and participants and coaches should monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and should not participate if they are experiencing illness. If multiple individuals have symptoms or test positive, coaches or organizations should alert their local health department. Sports organizers or coaches must also maintain attendance logs of participants for contact tracing purposes.

Masks should be worn by everyone in attendance and spectator limits should follow mitigation occupancy limits in each region, according to a press release.

For Tier One mitigation, that limits spectators to 25 people or less. For

Tier Two mitigations, no spectators should be allowed.

Athletic equipment such as bats and hockey sticks should be cleaned between each use. Other equipment, including personal gear such as hockey, football, lacrosse, or other sports using helmets, pads, or gloves should only be used by one person and not shared. Coaches should limit access to locker rooms as much as possible, the press release stated.

Illinois first issued guidelines for youth and recreational sports in late May when every region in the state advanced to Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois plan, marked by return to work, the reopening of retail as well as the return of specific recreational activities. The latest guidelines make adjustments to temporarily halt competitive play for most higher to medium-risk sports pending further health progress, as well as to provide additional clarity on capacity limits and high school sports.

A full list of the winter safety guidelines can be found on the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) website at https://dceocovid19resources.com/restore-illinois/.

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BUSINESS

Illinois Department of Insurance announces the start of ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment Illinoisans can shop for health insurance on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace. Open Enrollment began Sunday, November 1 and runs through December 15, 2020.

The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) recommends consumers begin their search at getcoveredillinois.gov to find accurate information to help compare health plans, get free enrollment help and even financial assistance (if they qualify).

“This year Illinoisans have even more plans to choose from with 179 plans offered by eight

carriers,” said IDOI Director Robert Muriel.

“We want consumers who need health insurance coverage to know that help is available. Last year, more than 240-thousand people in our state received premium tax credits to reduce their monthly premium payments.”

GCI Executive Director Laura Pellikan said that according to last year’s enrollment numbers, once the tax credit was applied, the average monthly premium payment for Illinois consumers with an individual plan was about $153.00. “Any savings on monthly health insurance premiums is significant to families struggling to pay for

healthcare costs during the pandemic,” said Pellikan. “We recommend that Illinoisans visit getcoveredillinois.gov to find information about financial help and to see if they qualify.” https:// getcoveredillinois.gov/financialhelp On the ACA Marketplace, consumers can choose from among three different “metal” levels that represent a range of coverage and costs: Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Anyone who was enrolled in a plan last year will be automatically enrolled into the same plan or a similar one offered by the same insurer for the upcoming 2021 plan year.

Get Covered Illinois (GCI) is the official

health marketplace or “exchange” for Illinois consumers to purchase quality, affordable health insurance, facilitated by the federal government.

To find the right health plan for you and to get free assistance from a certified application counselor who can help you through the process, go to the Get Covered Illinois (GCI) website at https://getcovered.illinois.gov/en Visit the Illinois Department of Insurance to view the 2021 Analysis of the Illinois Exchange Plan https://insurance.illinois.gov/ HealthInsurance/ConsumerHealth.html

National Veterans Small Business Week

New Book For Faith-Based Entrepreneurs Best-selling Author, Speaker and Entrepreneur Dr. Sidjae Price authors her third book and shares her story and Biblical discoveries along the journey to be a better faith-based and multi-passionate entrepreneur. She also shares business expertise gained from over five years in business.

Price’s goal is to encourage entrepreneurs to seek God and to let him guide their paths. Chasing Rainbows seeks to provide readers with realistic strategies they can implement to enhance their personal and business lives.

The book, according to a news release, is a spiritual and intellectual piece that offers guidance to millennial and modern faith-based entrepreneurs. It strikes a balance between God and is power-packed with Biblical lessons and business pointers.

Whether your goal is to establish strong Biblical foundations for your business or to learn how to grow your business as a faith-based entrepreneur, Chasing Rainbows was written so that you can drive towards progress.

“I’m truly excited about the release of the book and what’s looking like a global impact as I’ve had individuals in the UK, Jamaica, Africa and more, personally message me stating that they can’t wait to get the book in their hands. I spent a year writing this book and the process of writing led me to do a lot of self-reflection of my journey. It is so easy for anyone to get out of alignment with their purpose in an effort to secure the bag. This book focuses on how we can strengthen our spiritual journey, yet use wisdom to be better entrepreneurs, especially when it is aligned with our purpose. This book

Dr. Sidjae Price has released a new book for faith-based entrepreneurs.

is for those who are feeling lost as faith-based entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders. Those who feel as if they are chasing rainbows in their business trying to get to the pot of gold.” says Price.

Chasing Rainbows is currently

available for pre-order on Kindle and is available for purchase where all books are sold.

For more information, visit www. sidjaeprice.com Follow on social media @ DrSidjaePrice.

NLRB Unveils Enhanced Public Website The National Labor Relations Board recently announced that the agency’s public website has been updated and enhanced. The updated website, according to a news release, includes several new features that will improve the user experience, make the website easier to navigate, and will enable enhanced engagement with the agency.

These enhancements add website functionalities that make research easier, provide more information

translated into Spanish, and increase the public’s access to agency data.

Some of the new features include: • MyNLRB – Allows stakeholders to personalize their website experience with targeted regional news and case information and access to saved searches.

• Advanced Data Search – Provides stakeholders the ability to create, save and download ad-hoc searches for case and election data.

• Spanish Translations –

Provides Spanish translations of approximately 40-50 pages of the public website with the ability for users to switch back and forth between Spanish and English.

• Interactive Map – Provides Unfair Labor Practice (C) and Representation (R) case data via an interactive map interface.

NLRB stakeholders can click “What’s New” on the home page for more details about the updated agency public website. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

Established in 1935, the National Labor Relations Board is an independent federal agency that protects employees and employers, and unions from unfair labor practices and protects the right of private sector employees to join together, with or without a union, to improve wages, benefits and working conditions. The NLRB conducts hundreds of workplace elections and investigates thousands of unfair labor practice charges each year.

The U.S. Small Business Administration recently celebrated veteran, service member and military spouse small business owners during National Veterans Small Business Week which was held on Nov. 2-6.

“National Veterans Small Business Week is the perfect time to reflect on the accomplishments of our nation’s 2.5 million veteran-owned small businesses,” said SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza. “Now more than ever, it is our duty as an agency to empower these businesses as they adapt and pivot during this critical time. The SBA, in collaboration with our resource partner network, is proud to dedicate this week to honoring the veterans, service members and military spouses who continue to serve our great country as small business owners.”

This year’s National Veterans Small Business Week theme was “#VetBiz Resources in Your Local Community.” During the week, the SBA highlighted and connected veterans nationwide to local level entrepreneurial resources.

Each day, the SBA focused on a different aspect of veteran business ownership. Topics included transition assistance, entrepreneurial training, government contracting, disaster assistance and capital access.

SBA district offices, resource partners and local organizations also hosted virtual educational webinars, training workshops, networking opportunities, social media events, and more.

For more information on the resources available for veteran entrepreneurs, visit www.sba.gov/ veterans.

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FASHION

Disposable Poly Capes and Aprons for Hair Salons, Restaurants and Grocers Hilex® Poly, a Novolex® brand, is introducing new disposable capes and aprons to help businesses protect their employees and customers.

The new capes and aprons are designed for hair salons, barbershops, restaurants, delis, food service providers, grocery stores and food processors. They are lightweight and come with a tie closure in the back for a secure fit, according to a press release.

“We want to help our customers handle the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Frank Lawson, vice president for sales for Hilex Poly. “Our new disposable capes and aprons provide both protection and peace of mind for businesses and consumers alike.”

The capes and aprons are designed to keep the wearer clean and dry, protecting them against spills and splashes. Both kinds are disposable.

Barbers and hair stylists, for example, can dispose of a client’s cape and hair clippings all at once.

The capes are dark gray and measure about 44 x 60 inches, while the aprons are white and are 30 x 42 inches. Both are

Hilex Poly, a Novolex brand, is introducing new disposable capes and aprons to help businesses protect their employees and customers. They are designed for hair salons, barbershops, restaurants, delis, food service providers, grocery stores and food processors. The aprons are white and measure about 30 x 42 inches.

intended for single-use.

With more than 10,000 employee families, Novolex operates 61 manufacturing centers and administrative offices in North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling facilities.

The capes and aprons are the latest new products from Novolex.

To learn more about Novolex and its many products, visit www.

Novolex.com.

The new disposable capes and aprons from Hilex Poly, a Novolex brand, are designed to keep the wearer clean and dry, protecting them against spills and splashes.

Barbers and hair stylists, for example, can dispose of a client’s cape and hair clippings all at once. The capes are dark gray and measure about 44 x 60 inches

New Holiday Sleepwear Sets Feature Black Santa Greentop Gifts, the holiday brand known for their popular holiday products that feature African American designs, has officially launched a new pajama collection featuring the brand’s signature character, a Black Santa affectionately known as Clarence Claus.

Immediately available online for preorder, the new sleepwear is made from premium 100% ringspun cotton and caters to customers of all ages. Orders placed now will arrive after December 1st, just in time for the holiday season.

“We’re excited to finally launch the new pajama sets our customers have been asking for! Representation is more important than ever, so we are proud to expand our products by offering full pajama sets that further represent families of color and allows for another opportunity for our customers to see themselves in holiday products and gifts,” said Greentop Gifts CEO and founder Jacquelyn Rodgers.

The unisex green and white Clarence Claus Pajama sets retail for $25.00 - $45.00, and come in all sizes

ranging from infants 6 - 24 months, toddlers 2T - 5T, youth sizes 8 - 14, and adults from extra small to extra large. The machine-washable, pajama sets feature a ribbed collar shirt with cuffed sleeves and bottoms that include a covered elastic waistband with ribbed leg cuffs.

With a full holiday collection geared to diversify options for people of color, Greentop Gifts products include wrapping paper with unique designs, Clarence Claus gift bags, apparel, ornaments and accessories, as well as the new Clarence Claus pajama sets.

In 2021, Greentop Gifts will continue to grow their brand and soon offer products beyond the holiday season.

Atlanta-based and Black-owned, Greentop Gifts is a family business known for their cultural holiday decor, apparel, gifts and gifting supplies. Founded in 2016 after founder and CEO Jacquelyn Rodgers couldn’t find wrapping paper that featured a Black Santa, since its launch, Greentop Gifts has received notable media attention from numerous outlets, including Essence, UK Daily Mail, Blavity and People, according to a press release. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) Hosts First-Ever Women’s Leadership Awards Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) recently celebrated women and achievement at the first-ever 2020 Women’s Leadership Awards.

Celebrating the brightest minds in beauty, the event brought together the 2020 Achiever Awards recipients and 2020 Top Talent honorees, in addition to revealing the Indie26, 26 outstanding Black female-founded beauty companies disrupting the beauty industry and finally, the Industry Champion Award, being given to Jenny B. Fine.

Sponsored by Meredith, the two-day virtual event recognized fifteen female leaders for their performance and mark on the beauty industry.

Additionally, thought leaders, including Taraji P. Henson, founder and CEO of TPH by Taraji and Mika Brzezinski, co-host of MSNBC’s Morning Joe and founder of “Know Your Value,” among others, shared valuable insights on topics related to women’s empowerment, equality, and excellence. The personal stories and unique perspectives surrounding empowerment and inclusion from the diverse, cross-generational females served as inspiration for future leaders and for companies to continue supporting women’s advancement.

The 2020 participants included: 2020 Achiever Awards Recipients l Maly Bernstein, Vice President, Beauty & Personal Care, CVS l Erica Culpepper, General Manager, L’Oréal Multi-Cultural Beauty l Elana Drell-Szyfer, CEO, RéVive Skincare l Lilli Gordon, Founder & CEO, First Aid Beauty l Jane Lauder, Executive Vice President, Enterprise Marketing and Chief Data Officer, The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. l Alexandra Papazian, President, Laura Mercier 2020 Top Talent Honorees l Vivianna Blanch, Vice President, Integrated Consumer Communications, L’Oréal Paris l Ophelia Ceradini, Vice President, Digital Technology and Innovation, ELC Online, The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. l Erum Chaudhry, Vice President, Marketing Beauty & Skincare, Christian Dior l Maris Croswell, Senior Director, North America Pantene, P&G Beauty

l Chopin Rabin, Vice President, Global Integrated Communications, Nars Cosmetics l Maria Salcedo, Vice President, Global Marketing, Consumer Fragrance, Symrise l Janet Chan, Vice President of Brand, nugg beauty *Members Choice

Thought Leaders l Mika Brzezinski, Co-Host of MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Founder of ‘Know Your Value’ l Kristy Click, Senior Client Officer, Ipsos l Laura Gurski, Senior Managing Director, Consumer Goods Division, Accenture l Fran Hauser, Startup Investor at Hauser Ventures, LLC., Author of The Myth of the Nice Girl l Sarah Kunst, Managing Director, Cleo Capital l Sarah Willersdorf, Managing Director and Partner, The Boston Consulting Group l Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient l Melissa Butler, Founder & CEO, The Lip Bar l Mahisha Dellinger, Founder & CEO, Curls Beauty Brand l Taraji P. Henson, Founder & CEO, TPH by Taraji Additional participants included Beauty Industry Champion, Jenny B. Fine of WWD, Indie26, Notable Black Founders of Indie Brands and other beauty industry thought leaders.

“For nearly 70 years, CEW has helped to inspire women in the beauty industry to achieve – and advance – themselves and others,” says CEW President Carlotta Jacobson. “We are thrilled to have hosted this first-time event, honoring the amazing women who embody the importance of growth within the beauty industry for women of all ethnicities, levels and companies.”

All content of the Women’s Leadership Awards is available for purchase at CEW.org.

Sponsors of the event included Meredith, Harris Williams, 24 Seven, Anisa, Dermstore, Nordstrom, P&G Beauty, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health, Badger & Winters, WWD, Beauty Inc, Symrise, MOSS, ULTA Beauty, Drunk Elephant, Beauty at Amazon, Olaplex, Birchbox, Consultancy Media, Marina Maher Communications, New World Natural Brands, Goodkind Co., CEI Collective and Kaplow Communications.

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Creative, Colorful Christmas Ideas for Kids The perfect presents for kids this holiday doesn’t limit your search to screens or the hottest tech gadgets. Photo courtesy of Getty Images

Family Features - Picking out the perfect presents for kids this holiday doesn’t limit your search to simply including gifts with screens or the hottest tech gadgets.

Although the amount of options in store and on virtual shelves for kids can be somewhat overwhelming, gifts fostering imaginative play and

creativity never go out of style. Even if it seems your children already have pretty much everything, getting back to the basics with crafty gifts like paint and art sets, color and wash collectibles, science kits or customizable DIY projects encourage children to express their creativity and explore their inner-artists.

Consider these activities that can spark imagination and allow kids of all ages to create colorful memories this holiday season.

Find more at Crayola.com.

Custom Craft Creations Give the kids creative freedom with an option like Crayola’s Maker series, which allows them to create custom paper and markers for arts and crafts time at home or school projects. The Marker Maker comes with 16 makeable markers along with a color mixing guide and customizable labels for each one. The Paper Maker includes an instruction

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NEWS

Jay Cameron’s New Children’s Book Series Emphasizes Africa Travel Adventures Author, playwright, and philanthropist Jay Cameron introduces two books in a series about the amazing adventures of twins, Darren and Destiny, as they travelled to African diaspora destinations around the world.

Cameron drew on his experience after his life-changing trip to Ghana to write seven children’s books about the beauty, culture, and history of several countries in Africa. Much of the information he was taught about Africa was inaccurate, negative and misleading, according to a press release and he was inspired to share his firsthand experiences with children.

This series was written for ages six through ten, yet all ages can learn about the popular landmarks and the traditions of the people.

In The Adventures of Darren and Destiny: Ghana, Darren, Destiny, and their parents take their first trip abroad to Accra, Ghana in Africa. They experience the amazing culture and history of the west African gem. While traveling to some of Ghana’s most popular landmarks, they meet Nana, Esi, Philip, and Isaac along the way.

They ventured deep inside the cocoa forest and watched artisans make original African art.

In The Adventures of Darren and Destiny: Tanzania, Darren and Destiny joined their parents for an amazing Serengeti safari adventure in Tanzania located in East Africa. They travelled with Godfrey, their tour guide. They

observed animals in their natural habitat, jumped with the Maasai tribe, and learned how to make fire.

They also caught a birds-eyeview of the Serengeti on a spectacular balloon ride. The twins share a special birthday celebration they will not forget.

The upcoming books in this series are Zanzibar: The Spice Island, Conquering Kilimanjaro: Journey to the Summit, Ethiopia: The Land of Origins, Salvador, Bahia: A Taste of Africa in Brazil, and Benin and Togo: Hidden Treasures.

According to a press release, the book series is written for parents who are looking to expose their children to the beauty, art, music, traditions, landmarks, and many cultures of African countries while countering the westernized narrative. For more information, visit Website: jaycameron.com Social Media: Facebook & IG: @jaycameronofficial - Twitter: @ jaycameron1www.citizennewspapergroup.com

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Haven't you always wanted a high-end bidet? Here's what to look for (BPT) - There's no shortage of choices when it comes to bidet toilets. If you're someone who insists on having the best, here's a tidbit to simplify your search: The evolution of the bidet largely occurred in Japan. Though the French get credit for inventing the bidet, it was actually Japanese innovation that reshaped the bidet experience into a must-have luxury.

The reinvented bidet seat started off by delivering a jet of precisely aimed, warmed water - a big improvement over the traditional model, and so the fixture quickly became mainstream in Japanese homes and businesses. But the innovation did not end there. Year after year, bidet seats got even better, with a focus on bringing people-centered design to the bathroom, with features that enhance comfort and add convenience.

The good news is you can bring the latest envelope-pushing bidet toilet design into your home. The following will highlight some of the best-in-class features to look for as you shop around.

Spa-like features: The epitome of luxury is having your needs anticipated. The All-In-One Smart WASHLET+ created by the Japan-based company TOTO does not shy away from that. It not only warms the seat and lets you adjust the water temperature and spray, you can also program your own memory setting so when you sit down, everything works exactly how you like it. In addition, it gives you hands-free flushing, automatic open/close lids and an air deodorizer.

Design-forward look: When it comes to achieving an aesthetic that fits your bathroom, one option is a skirted design, and that's something you can find in high-end bidet toilets.

It does away with the usual nooks and crannies at the base, giving your bathroom a more pulled-together, polished look (and fewer places for dust to hide). Or how about a wall-mounted toilet? It looks absolutely sleek and modern, and it's a design that's especially well-suited for small bathrooms.

Innovative cleaning: How often does technology eliminate your cleaning tasks? The WASHLET+ by TOTO has a CLEAN SYNERGY system that helps you maintain a sparkling bowl for longer. First, a special nano-technology bowl glaze seals the porcelain with an ionized barrier that repels matter, mold and other gunk. After every use, the DYNAMAX TORNADO FLUSH System cleans every inch of the rimless bowl.

Finally, its misting feature uses EWATER+ to keep the bowl and the wand clean without using

chemicals or cleaning agents.

everything looking tidy and in-place

Streamlined connections: As desirable as the features of a modern bidet toilet, the last thing you want are protruding water and electrical supply connections marring the look of your bathroom. A high-quality bidet uses a seamless design that conceals unsightly cords and tubes, keeping

TOTO is a century-old global brand and the creators of WASHLET+ innovation that improves personal care with high-performing technology. Learn more by visiting WASHLET.com.

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Accelerating our commitment to affordable housing There’s a shortage of affordable housing in America, especially in communities of color.

The impact of this health and humanitarian crisis has intensified the need for increased action.

As part of our commitment to invest $1 billion over four years to advance racial equality and economic opportunity, Bank of America is accelerating our investment in development in neighborhoods of color — including right here in Chicago. We’re working side by side with nonprofits and community leaders to help revitalize neighborhoods, expanding on work we’ve had underway for many years.

My teammates and I remain committed to addressing Chicago’s affordable housing gap and helping build the community in which we live and work.

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Building together Here in Chicago, we’re partnering with organizations that are expanding affordable housing options.

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