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COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISCUSSES GUN VIOLENCE WITH RESIDENTS By Christopher Shuttlesworth

Black women are only receiving 63 cents for every dollar a white woman receives, which is negatively affecting their families and the economy, according a group called MomsRising organization. The organization maintains equal wages for equal work would decrease poverty by 50 percent and allow Black working mothers to have enough money for 2.5 more years of child care, 155 more weeks of groceries, or nearly 22 months of rent. Photo Credit: MomsRising.org

MOMSRISING ORGANIZATION SAYS EQUAL PAY FOR BLACK WOMEN WOULD BOOST THE ECONOMY By Christopher Shuttlesworth More than four million family households are headed by Black women in the United States, according to MomsRising.org. But Black women are only receiving 63 cents for every dollar a white woman receives, which is a loss of $21,000 a year. On top of that, Black mothers are only receiving 51 cents for every dollar a white female earns. Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, executive director and chief executive officer of MomsRising.org, a national

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online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, said “it’s unfair, ridiculous and wrong that Black women are not making equal pay for equal work, which is hurting families and the economy. So, it’s not only the right thing to do, but the economically smart thing to do,” she said. Rowe-Finkbeiner explained that women are the people in the customer-field economy who make most

According to statistics released by Cook County Commissioner Richard R. Boykin’s office, more than 2,000 people have been shot in the city of Chicago and 400 people were killed in Chicago in 2017. In Englewood, one of the top five violent crime areas in Chicago, more than 150 individuals were shot in 2017. In the heart of Englewood at Antioch Baptist Church located on 6248 S. Stewart Ave., officials came together to address Chicago’s gun violence epidemic as they sought to offer solutions. Boykin, Chicago Police Commander Kenneth Johnson (7th District) and other local leaders held a State of Emergency Tour at the church and were joined by residents in the community. During the meeting, Boykin said gun violence knows “no boundaries” but the solution to gun violence is rooted in the principles learned in church and in the home, Boykin said. He voiced key survival tips which included families making sure their children are home before the street lights come on; participating in activities outside of the home including enjoying things like the forest preserves. It’s also important for parents to let children know they love them, he added. “Someone told me ‘people are being shot in the morning in broad daylight and it’s not even curfew hours.’ But I said there are a lot of young people being shot after curfew, he

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NSBE and Ford host 2017 Summer Engineer Experience for Kids (SEEK) The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and Ford partnered this summer to educate and mentor African American elementary schoolers on STEM in Chicago. NSBE and Ford hosted the 2017 Summer Engineer Experience for Kids (SEEK) program at Miles Davis Magnet Academy which is located on 6740 S. Paulina St., Chicago. The event was free for elementary schoolers, who participated in team-based engineering activities to learn more about science, technology and engineering.

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of the customer-made decisions. But she said when women don’t have funds to spend, then it has negative repercussions to the whole economy. “When women including Black women receive equal pay for equal work, it would decrease poverty by 50 percent, increase the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 3 percent and lift the entire economy overall,” she said. “Closing the wage gap would mean that the average full-time, year-round Black woman worker would have enough money for 2.5 more years of child care, 155 more weeks of groceries, or nearly 22 months of rent,” stated in the MomsRising.org press

release. Rowe-Finkbeiner said she has a lot of hope that women one day will make equal wages for equal work. But it’s going to take people talking about it so lawmakers can take a deeper look on their future wage earnings decisions. “There is no one single silver-bullet solution,” she said. “It’s going to take a knick of different policies to address this wage gap. We’re going to need to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act, which allows transparency in wages so people can make equal pay for equal work.” To learn more information on momsRising.org, you can visit https://www.momsrising.org/.

Cook County Commissioner Richard R. Boykin, Chicago Police Commander Kenneth Johnson (7th District) and other local leaders held a State of Emergency Tour on July 25, 2017 at Antioch Baptist Church to address gun violence in Chicago. Photo Credit: Christopher Shuttlesworth

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DaVita Lincoln Park Dialysis Center Celebrates Relocation The DaVita Lincoln Park Dialysis Center on 2484 N. Elston Avenue in Chicago recently held an open house celebrating its relocation. The event included 35 teammates and was intended to help raise funds for chronic kidney disease within the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Pictures (from left to right) were: Mary Brower, Melissa Bolwin, Rey Donghit, Jr., Lea Dignos, Amy Rasmussen and Megan Weekley.

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New Rules Streamline Community Water Supply Requirements SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director Alec Messina recently announced the Agency has submitted proposed new rules to the Illinois Pollution Control Board and revisions to other parts of Subtitle F of the Illinois Pollution Control Board’s rules addressing community water supplies. The proposed rules are the culmination of five years of work from an Illinois EPA workgroup. The new Part 604 to the Illinois Pollution Control Board rules consolidates current community water supply operation, design and maintenance rules into a single, cohesive part. The current rules have not been updated since the 1980s and are spread out over five different areas within the Board’s rules. Community Focus INSERT DARRELL PIC

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said, adding, “someone’s child is actually pulling that trigger… someone’s child is involved in the violence that’s occurring in our streets. Maybe that particular child is seeking love that he didn’t get from his home so if we tell our children we love them, then that might help keep them out of the system.” Boykin explained that Alderman Edward Burke of the 14th ward and Alderman Raymond Lopez, 15th ward recently introduced a new ordinance that allows Chicago police to give parents citations who don’t try to prevent their children from carrying an illegal gun. “I think accountability is good,” he said. “If a parent knows if their child is carrying a gun then that parent should be held accountable. A lot of the kids say I’m packing because I have to protect myself so these guys won’t jump on me. Well, we have to make sure that children aren’t carrying guns because carrying a gun illegally is a bad thing,” he continued. Boykin said he grew up in Englewood on 68th and Halsted, at a time when he said seeing people with guns was rare. “When I was coming up, we used to box it out,” Boykin said. “Occasionally someone would pick up a bottle and hit someone in the head, but it was rare that someone would shoot someone. But now, there is such a proliferation of guns and drugs in our community, you can get the guns off the trains or [from] a house on the street corner,” he added Commander Johnson, who has served on the Chicago Police force for 31 years, said the true beginning of his education on what it means to be a police officer and be a part of a community started last August.

He explained that the 7th district has lost 50 of its 400 officers, but has still managed to lower the homicide weekly rate in Englewood. “Englewood, despite what the media or other communities say, is a very vital and rich community full of good people who just want to raise their children, live their lives in places where they have grown and prospered,” Johnson said. He has informed his police district who serves communities like Englewood to engage with the community residents to form long-lasting relationships. “I have challenged the officers to be more engaging with the community and not in an adversarial way, but like true partners of this community,” Johnson said. “When they are out and not conducting a legal, lawful activity, then I want them to talk to the neighbors. Get out of your car, say hello and reach out because if we don’t reach out, how do I expect the community reach out?” Johnson said the community outreach technique will be a slow process because his district is predominately full of officers that don’t look like the people who live in Englewood. “It’s a slow process because I can’t come into this community and say this is community policing and this is how your neighborhood should be,” he said. “I challenge you to tell me how safe do you want it? What do you want to see on your block? I know you don’t want to see shootings or people injured and that’s on me to take care of that.” Boykins said if anyone sees any criminal activity or is in danger, they can call his office at 312-603-4566.

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REGISTER FOR CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO’S FALL 2017 SEMESTER BY AUGUST 21 Janice Garth

Stratton Highlights Free Summer Meals Program

State Rep. Juliana Stratton, D-Chicago, is promoting a summerlong, free lunch program available to families in her district until the end of August. Local schools will be offering lunches and summer activities for students. “No child should ever suffer from hunger’s pain and desperation,” Stratton said. “To look into the eyes of a hungry child is one of the toughest things I witness as both a mother and a state representative. And to think that one out of every five of our children will go hungry during the year through no fault of their own in a country as rich as ours is as heartbreaking as it is morally unacceptable.” The free-lunch program will benefit people 18 and younger until Friday, Aug. 25. Children and young adults can go to one of the following schools in Stratton’s district to obtain free lunches, all of which are in Chicago: •Fiske Elementary School (6020 S. Langley Ave.) •Hirsch High School (7740 S. Ingleside Ave.) •James Madison School (7433 S. Dorchester Ave.) •South Shore International College Preparatory High School (1955 E. 75th St.) •Team Englewood Community Academy High School (6201 S. Stewart Ave.) •Ida B. Wells Elementary School (249 E. 37th St.)

Commissioner Steele Recognizes University of Illinois at Chicago’s CHANCE Program

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) recently honored the University of Illinois at Chicago’s (UIC) CHANCE Program in a resolution sponsored by Commissioner Kari K. Steele. The MWRD Highlighted UIC’s efforts to increase the enrollment of underrepresented populations at the university. Since the program’s inception in 2004, UIC has successfully graduated 660 students through CHANCE. In 2011, UIC expanded the CHANCE Program to expose students of color from surrounding high schools to the college experience. In a partnership with the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) and the Ameresco Corporation, UIC created the CHANCE for CHAnge Summer Youth S.T.E.M. Camp to introduce sophomore and junior students to careers in S.T.E.M. Over 200 students, residing in CHA, have taken part in the S.T.E.M. Camp to date, and last month Commissioner Stelle led 16 high school students from the 2017 Summer Camp on a tour of the MWRD’s Stickney Water Reclamation Plant and encouraged them to consider STEM careers. The students and UIC CHANCE Program administrators attended the MWRD Board meeting and had the opportunity to observe the proceedings and witness the presentation of the Resolution. Commissioner Steele urged the students to continue this path they are on and perhaps “one day, you may be sitting in our [Commissioner’s] seats.”

Family Fun for All Generations at Conservation World at the Illinois State Fair

Free family activities and shows for all generations highlight the theme of “Generations of Fun” at Conservation World at this year’s Illinois State Fair in Springfield on August 11-20. “Families have been coming to Conservation World at the Illinois State Fair for generations to sample all that we have to offer in the outdoors in Illinois,” said Wayne Rosenthal, director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). “From the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show to free kids fishing clinics, free Voyageur canoe rides, and other free outdoor recreation activities, Conservation World promises plenty to do and see for generations young and older.” Conservation World is a 30-acre park with ponds, grass, shade trees and picnic benches located on the northwest corner of the Illinois State Fairgrounds, adjacent to the IDNR headquarters.

Chicagoans can register now for the Fall 2017 semester at City Colleges of Chicago (CCC). CCC is the largest community college system in Illinois. The registration deadline for the 16-week Fall term is Monday, August 21, 2017, with classes beginning Monday, August 28. CCC courses are offered during the day, in the evening, on weekends, and also online. It is now easier to apply, using CCC’s enhanced application page (www.ccc.edu/apply). Visitors to www.ccc.edu/apply will find step-bystep application instructions, whether they are interested in certificate and associate degree programs, continuing education or free programs for high school students. For those unsure of their career goals or still deciding what to study, CCC’s online “Student GPS” tool (Guided Pathways to Success) is available via the new page and helps applicants learn about the career paths that are expected to have more than 600,000 job openings in the Chicago region over the next decade. Through CCC’s College to Careers initiative, each City College has been designated a “Center of Excellence” in one or more of these high-demand industries: advanced manufacturing (Daley College), business and professional services (Harold Washington College), construction (Dawson Technical Institute at Kennedy-King College), culinary and hospitality (Washburne Culinary & Hospitality Institute at Kennedy-King College), healthcare (Malcolm X College), transportation, distribution and logistics (Olive-Harvey College), education, human and natural sciences (Truman College), and information technology (Wright College). City Colleges has developed partnerships with more than 200 corporate and university partners to revamp its curriculum and facilities in these fields, and more than 4,000 students and alumni have secured a job or internship. Chicago Star Scholarships are available to graduates of Chicago Public Schools who meet eligibility requirements. Chicago Star Scholarships provide recipients with free tuition and books as they pursue an associate degree at City Colleges. Chicago Star Scholars are also eligible for scholarships and bachelor’s degree transfer opportunities offered by four-year colleges and universities in the Star Scholarship Partnership program. City Colleges of Chicago graduates who are part of the STAR Scholarship program have received more than $1 million in scholarship offers from four-year colleges and universities, along with financial, academic and advising supports.

By completing an associate degree at City Colleges, students can save tens of thousands of dollars when they transfer to a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year college or university. City Colleges has more than 60 transfer partnerships with four-year colleges and universities, helping students transition to bachelor’s degree programs nationwide. Some of the newer degree and certificate programs include three at Harold Washington College: Banking (Basic Certificate), Paralegal (Associate in Applied Science) and Human Resources (Basic Certificate). Malcolm X College also introduced a new degree program: Physical Therapy Assistant (Associate in Applied Science). In addition, Child Development programs across City Colleges have been revised to align with updated industry credential requirements. In addition to certificate and associate degree programs, CCC also offers free Early College programs for high school students, as well as free English as a Second Language (ESL) and high school equivalency instruction through GED and, new this year, the HiSET test. City Colleges of Chicago now offers students pursuing their high school equivalency a choice between taking the GED or the HiSET high school equivalency test. The HiSET test has both a paper-based and computer version compared to the GED, which has only a computer-based version. The HiSET test is less expensive than the GED test; it costs $90 for the complete battery as opposed to $120 for the GED battery. Eligible City Colleges of Chicago students can get scholarships to help defray the cost of the tests. With scholarships, the total cost of the tests to students is $50 for the GED and $40 for the HiSET. Free ESL and high school equivalency classes begin August 21, 2017. Credit classes (degree and certificate programs) for the 16-week Fall Semester begin Monday, August 28, 2017. The 12-week session begins Monday, September 25 (the registration deadline for the 12-week session is September 18). For more information, visit www.ccc.edu or call 773-COLLEGE. The seven City Colleges of Chicago are: Harold Washington College – 30 E. Lake St. Harry S Truman College – 1145 W. Wilson Ave. Kennedy-King College – 6301 S. Halsted St. Malcolm X College – 1900 W. Jackson Blvd. Olive-Harvey College – 10001 S. Woodlawn Ave. Richard J. Daley College – 7500 S. Pulaski Rd. Wilbur Wright College – 4300 N. Narragansett Ave

community focus A Triumphant Victory For Chicago Black Media

partner, Mariano’s who answered the call! After a series of meetings with Mariano’s, we left the table on yesterday feeling victorious! Each media outlet received a firm commitment of 17 weeks of advertising By Darrell Garth including one sponsorship event for the remaining of Signed sealed and delivered, are not just lyrics of one of Mariano’s 2017 fiscal year. Motown’s greatest hits. As for the 2018 advertising year, hopefully it will look Mariano’s representatives came to a recent meeting packing even brighter! enough ammunition to close out a series of meetings Thank you again, Mariano’s for being a good community favorable for all parties involved. partner and for setting a standard we hope others in the An agreement was reached between representatives of industry will Chicago’s Black media and its newest community partner, follow. Chicago Citizen Mariano’s. What Mariano’s proved on Thursday is that they have Newspaper Group Inc. On Thursday, July 27, 2017 we; (the Chicago Citizen Newspaper plans to be a leader and a dominant force among other President and Publisher Group Inc. CCNG), along with other members of Chicago’s grocers in the industry. Mariano’s has stayed the course Darrell Garth Black media including: TBT News, Chicago Crusader, Chicago and is building positive relationships in the community Defender, WVON and N’DIGO, were able to walk away from the which will last for generations to come. negotiating table feeling that our voices had been heard. As a second-generation publisher of the Chicago Citizen Newspaper Several months ago, TBT News publisher Carl D. West led the call to Group Inc., it was an honor to sit at the table. The opportunity to be a challenge Mariano’s and Wholefood’s to do the right thing by creating part of the process spoke volumes to me personally. Representing the partnerships with the Black media. It was the hope of Mr. West and Citizen was a personal honor for me as I sat elbow-to-elbow with others others that Mariano’s could become a good community partner by doing who have shared that same space with our late publisher, my father, Bill business with the Black press, which collectively reaches thousands upon Garth. thousands of Black consumers daily. The positive relationship the Black press started with Mariano’s just goes A around of applause is in order for our new community corporate to show you that when we speak the same language and allow one voice to be heard, at the end of the day, the results can be phenomenal! It also shows you that together, we can accomplish great things, when we demand nothing less than accountability. Connect with the Citizen at There are a number of corporations that have been identified as possible www.thechicagocitizen.com future partners and since there’s a show of strength in solidarity, we know Follow us on we can’t afford business as usual. Twitter @CitizenNewsNow The fight continues and the Black press must continue to ensure Black Like us on Facebook at people have a seat at the table...not only through hard work, persistence dgarth@thechicagocitizen and due diligence, but by continuing to be the eyes and ears of the Black community now and for generations to come.

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Second Quarter Sales Volume Up for $1 Million-Plus Homes ELGIN, Ill.-Sales of luxury homes increased in the metropolitan Chicago area during the second quarter of 2017 as the suburban luxury market showed signs of improvement, while the city market appeared to soften somewhat, according to the RE/MAX Luxury Report on Metro Chicago Real Estate. After rising 31 percent in the first quarter compared to the same period in 2016, second quarter sales rose 8 percent to 899 units, and the median sales price was essentially unchanged at

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2.2 percent higher at the end of June than it had been a year earlier, and during the second quarter, luxury homes sold averaged 167 days on the market, up from 164 days a year earlier. “The good news is that luxury sales for the quarter were the highest we’ve seen since we began tracking that data in 2011, and the suburban luxury market showed continued signs of improvement after a slow year in 2016,” said Jack Kreider, executive vice president and regional director of RE/ MAX Northern Illinois. “What concerns us is that the growth in the inventory of unsold luxury properties in Chicago has risen significantly this year. However, it is encouraging to see that luxury sales in the city did register a modest quarterly gain.” The RE/MAX Luxury Report is a quarterly analysis of $1 million-plus home sales in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties from data compiled by Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED). City of Chicago Luxury Sales Sales of luxury homes in Chicago rose 7 percent in the quarter to 496 units. The median sales price was $1,342,500, a decline of 2.2 percent. The luxury inventory in the city expanded by 26.3 percent to 1,132 units. Average market time was 142 days for homes sold during the quarter, up from 126 days a year earlier. The inventory of unsold luxury properties in

Chicago at the end of June was nearly twice what it was three years earlier. The growth in inventory occurred primarily among attached units, which include condominiums, cooperatives and townhouses. The attached luxury inventory rose 44.7 percent from its year-earlier level to 605 units. At the same time, attached sales for the quarter gained 9 percent to 181 units, and the median sales price inched up 0.1 percent to $1,326,400. The quarter’s average market time rose from 92 days last year to 120 days in 2017. Luxury attached sales were especially strong in the Loop, where they rose 33.3 percent to 20 units, and in Lincoln Park, where the increase was 17.9 percent to 33 units. For luxury detached homes in Chicago, inventory increased a more restrained 10.3 percent, while sales were up 5.6 percent to 245 units. The median sales price dipped by 2.3 percent to $1,350,000, and average market time increased by 9 days to 159 days. For the second consecutive quarter, North Center topped all city neighborhoods in luxury sales with 68, a gain of 41.7 percent, while traditional luxury leader Lincoln Park recorded 64 sales, unchanged from last year. The two other leading neighborhoods for luxury sales were Lake View with 40 and West Town with 30. Suburban Luxury Sales Across the Chicago

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suburbs, luxury sales increased 9 percent for the quarter to 473 units, and the median sales price gained 1.2 percent to $1,275,000, while average market time fell to 189 days from 198 days a year earlier. The inventory of 2,041 luxury units was 7.6 percent lower than a year ago. Among the suburban communities where luxury homes are most common, the sales picture was mixed. Winnetka and Hinsdale continued their battle for leadership in the luxury market, with Hinsdale coming out on top for the quarter with 51 sales compared to 50 in Winnetka. Elmhurst recorded the strongest sales increase, with 18 luxury sales compared to eight a year earlier. Other luxury markets showing improved sales were Lake Forest, Glenview, the Barrington area, Evanston and Highland Park. Lake Forest also enjoyed the sharpest increase in its median sales price, which rose 15.2 percent to $1,620.000. Communities seeing fewer luxury sales in the quarter were Wilmette, Glencoe, Northbrook and Naperville. RE/MAX agents consistently rank among the most productive in the industry. In 2016, RE/MAX Northern Illinois agents averaged 18 transaction sides. RE/MAX has been the leader in the northern Illinois real estate market since 1989 and is continually growing. The RE/MAX Northern Illinois network, with headquarters in Elgin, Ill., consists of more than 2,250 sales associates and 105 independently owned and operated RE/MAX offices that provide a full range of residential and commercial brokerage services. Its mobile real estate app, available for download at www. illinoisproperty.com, provides comprehensive information about residential and commercial property for sale in the region. The northern Illinois network is part of RE/MAX, a global real estate organization with 110,000+ sales associates in 100+ nations.

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AXE ha enlisted YouTube comedian and musician Rudy Mancuso, and rapper Kap G to show guys everywhere how to #sprayresponsibly.

AXE® “Clears the Air” on Confusion Between Body Sprays and Dry Sprays ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J -- According to research, 64% of young guys think body spray and antiperspirant dry sprays are the same thing*. Fact check – they’re not. With 1 in 2 guys thinking that they should apply body spray to their underarms,* enough is enough! AXE wants to clear the air on the right ways to spray. So, first things first – body spray. What does it do and how should you use it? Look closely at the package, and you’ll notice it’s called “Daily Fragrance” (a.k.a. body spray). In other words, body spray has super powers – and with great power comes great responsibility. Spray responsibly and help keep the air clear. No need to blast the whole can at once. Simply “throw a 7 on it,” meaning a quick spray in the shape of a “7” across your chest and stomach for as long as it takes to say the word “AXE” (and not “AAAAAAAAXE”). Trust us, your crush, classmates, teachers, janitors, bus drivers, lockers, bookbags, and even the flies in the cafeteria will respect your subtle freshness. Okay, so then what is dry spray? Officially known as “AXE Antiperspirant Dry Spray,” it goes under your armpits to keep you dry for up to 48 hours. Use it just like you would an

antiperspirant stick. It’s your personal fullback blocking the sweat before it reaches the skin. To help spread the word, AXE enlisted YouTube comedian and musician Rudy Mancuso, and rapper Kap G to show guys everywhere how to #sprayresponsibly. Ahead of the new school year, Rudy and Kap G – along with Miles Hampton, Zack Naegeli, Skyler Seymour and Joe May – will take to their social channels with new, exclusive content to help guys stay fresh and dry on the daily. “From stressing over exams to sweating in gym class, AXE knows young guys need a little help to stay fresh and dry,” said Dawn Hedgepeth, Senior Director of U.S. Deodorants & Male Grooming, Unilever. “As it turns out, they also need help figuring out the best way to use AXE sprays. We’re excited to be working with such an influential group of guys, who will help us ‘clear the air’ with their millions of followers as they head back to school.” In addition to learning how to spray from our influencers, check out the latest AXE commercial that showcases the right way to spray. To learn more about AXE and its products, visit www. axe.com and follow AXE on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. And be sure to join the #sprayresponsibly conversation on social.

Laura by Xehar Fashion Collection Launched PLAYA VISTA, Calif., - Xehar recently announced the launch of the new Laura by Xehar Fashion Collection. Xehar International #AconfidentYou Ambassador Program works with global influencers to showcase a feel-good fashion while reinforcing the importance of positive self-image. The program’s most recent mentor is Laura Brioschi, a well-known curvy

model from Europe. Our core is to support a positive body image, helping women feel confident in fashionable and affordable clothes that fit,” says Hadari Oshri, founder and CEO of Xehar. “Laura is an inspiration to our curvy customers and is the quintessential confident woman.”

(StatePoint) From cool and casual to feminine and expressive, the newest trends in apparel and shoes are giving women the tools to express themselves through fashion this season. Unabashedly girly shades, such as pinks and blushes are dominating the landscape, while creative construction and soft materials offer a variety of comfortable options for all occasions and lifestyles. Brittany Moeller, women’s buyer for shoe retailer Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse, shares some tips on how to wear the latest trends during the warm weather months.

Embrace Your Feminine Side

Floaty, floral dresses, lace patterns and new blush shades are all trending this season, empowering women to express themselves through feminine details with the utmost confidence. Embroidery and crochet designs can be found on everything from shoes to jeans, as well as jackets, blouses and t-shirts, which is a subtle nod to inspirational throwback styles. Not convinced blush is your color? Not to worry: Neutrals, creams and tans also provide a sophisticated color palette to work with this season.

Express Your Casual Side

“Whether you’re looking to take the Bohemian style to the next level or you love a cool and sporty outfit, there are so many ways to pull off a casual look this season -- plus plenty of footwear to choose from,” says Moeller. Cropped jeans, short sleeve cotton dresses and graphic t-shirts can all be complemented by the latest in outdoorinspired sandals, sneakers and slides.

Get Comfortable

Selecting pretty and elegant fashion options doesn’t have to translate to swollen and sore feet at the end of the day! In fact, footwear manufacturers have created clever ways to deliver more comfortable choices. Consider this: • Block heels and wedges are on trend, easy to wear and easy to walk in! • Popular materials, such as velvet and suede, are comfortable and soft to the touch. • Hidden construction features, such as zippers on the back and Velcro strapping, make a shoe easier to slip on -- rather than a closure that isn’t designed to “give” when placing over the foot. “How you define femininity and stay casual and comfortable is an individual choice. This season’s fashion footwear choices cover all the bases,” says Moeller. To find footwear for any occasion this spring, check out Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse. With more than 80 locations from coast to coast, they offer high fashion styles from top designer and name brands that meet today’s current trends. Visit offbroadwayshoes.com for more information on how to venture into the warm weather in style. With so many styles trending right now, it’s easy for anyone to feel great while wearing the latest fashions.

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TAKE ME OUT TO A BALL GAME! AND THE WHITE SOX WIN THE GAME! On a clear and warm Monday evening at Rate Field, the Chicago White Sox scored a win at home over the Toronto Blue Jays scoring 7 points to win the game. Blue Jays lose 7-6. While the weather proved perfect for a game, State Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie hosted an evening at the ballpark and fund-raiser. Members of the press locally and statewide were among those invited to attend.

Joining State Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie (25th District of Illinois); were from left to right: Owen Irwin, Illinois Press Associations VP of Government Relations, (center) State Rep. Flynn Currie, Citizen Newspapers Publisher Darrell Garth and reporter Christopher Shuttleworth.

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Regina Belle to perform at 28th Annual African Festival of the Arts Gala at DuSable Museum

Rev. Jeremiah Wright to be recognized as Grand BaBa; Linda Murray as Grand YeYe Just added to Labor Day line-up Reggae artist Wayne Wonder

(CHICAGO) – Africa International House will host their Annual Gala, held as a precursor to the 28th Annual African Festival of the Arts (AFA), at the DuSable Museum on Friday, August 18 from 7 p.m. - 11p.m. The event will feature a special performance by singer, songwriter Regina Belle , The Gala is a wonderful sampling of African culture, that features all the elements of the Festival including food, displays of art and artifacts, African fashion, and of course music. Emcees for the evening are Dana Divine and A.C. Green. Honored at the event will be this year’s Grand BaBa Reverend Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., pastor emeritus of Trinity United Church of Christ, and Grand YeYe, retired assistant principal Linda Murray. The theme for the Gala, and this year’s Festival, is Respect, which is in keeping with the city of Chicago’s declaration of 2017 as “The Year of Public Art,” which also includes the 50th anniversary of the South Side’s “Wall of Respect.” This Gala is a precursor to AFA, which will be held Labor Day weekend (September 1-4) in the historic Washington Park. Africa International House USA, Inc. (AIH), the producers of the Festival, is pleased to announce outstanding national and international talent for the 2017 event. Performing Friday, September 1will be Nigeria’s first son of Afrobeats Wizkid, and independent artist and younger brother of Chance the Rapper, Taylor Bennett; Reggae Artist Wayne Wonder will perform on Saturday, September 2; Sunday, September 3 lyricist, singer, musician, producer, poet, and songwriter, Wyclef Jean, will take the stage; and on Monday, September 4 the preeminent band of funk, boogie and disco era, Heatwave will close out the weekend. AFA is the largest event of its kind held in the U.S. with a focus on African arts and culture drawing individuals and

families from across the country to the Festival grounds in Washington Park. Over 300 vendors and artisans will present artifacts, textiles, traditional crafts, and museum-quality art. Enjoy the African-influenced food, music and dance traditions during an entertainment-rich, family-focused celebration unlike any other in the Midwest. Patrons can sample the tastes of the Diaspora in the Bank of the Nile Food Court. For the shoppers, there will be museum-

quality collectible artifacts, colorful and richly hand-woven fabric and textiles, jewelry and of course art work. Sponsors of the 2017 African Festival of the Arts include: Chicago Park District, American Family Insurance, ComEd, Next Level Health, Argo, People’s Gas, JB for Governor, Gift of Hope, and PNC Bank. Media partners include: Comcast, NBC Universal, WVON, Bronzecomm, The Chicago Defender Chicago Citizen and Chicago Crusader newspapers, AfroZons/ Power 92, and Senior Talk with Clara Hubbard. Tickets for the Gala are $75 person/ $125 per couple, and may be purchased by visiting AfricanFestivalChicago. com. Learn more about the Gala and Festival by visiting this link. Follow us on all social media outlets using the hashtag #AFAChi. Tickets for the Festival include all entertainment, and may be purchased now beginning at $15. Click here for advanced purchase. There are discounts for seniors, as well as four-day and VIP passes. Children under five are free. Get Social with the African Festival of the Arts and keep up with our updates for this year’s event. Twitter: @AfricanFestChi Facebook: AfricanFestivaloftheArts Instagram is @africanfestivalchicago

About African International House

The mission of Africa International House (AIH) is to serve as a center that exposes and educates all people to the individual works, and collective contributions, of African cultures. Our mission is addressed through our flagship program, the African Festival of the Arts, and through other activities that promote African-based culture.

Artwork created by youth in care to be featured in the governor’s tent at this year’s Illinois State Fair SPRINGFIELD – Illinois DCFS invites State Fair attendees to visit the governor’s tent and view artwork created by three budding artists who attend Lawrence Hall School in Chicago. Tre, a Lawrence Hall resident, is planning to attend college in the fall and major in art. His work was included in the Museum of Science and Industry Chicago’s Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition; and one of his drawings won first place in Inside Publication’s holiday cover design contest. Yonatan, age 15, is in his second year of art instruction. He has benefited from his small group art class, which has significantly enhanced his skill

set. Kira, age 17, is completing her first year in the special education honors art class, which has enhanced her skills in a variety of art mediums. “When young people are allowed to pursue their individual talents and raise their voices on behalf of their hopes and dreams, they not only help themselves see their future but they help us to understand what it takes to get them there. Congratulations to these young people,” said Illinois DCFS Acting Director BJ Walker. The artwork will be on display from Friday, August 11 through Sunday, August 20, and again at the Du Quoin State Fair from August 25 through September 4.

The 23rd Annual Black Harvest Film Festival Is Back! Celebrating its 23rd year, Black Harvest is back and is going on now through August 31. The 23rd Annual Black Harvest Film Festival is the Midwest’s largest festival of the Black experience on film showcasing stories from the African diaspora. Featured will be a combined total of over 60 narrative features, documentaries, and shorts, as well as post-screening Q&As with filmmakers present, panel discussions, events, and the first-ever Black Harvest Marketplace. The festival opened with a shorts program, A

Black Harvest Feast on August 5, honoring Che “Rhymefest” and Donnie Smith with the Deloris Jordan Award for Excellence in Community Leadership.A. The festival closes on August 31. Black Harvest Festival Passes are available—$55 for six films and six small popcorns. Audience members are encouraged to buy tickets as soon as possible as programs are already selling out. Tickets/Information: http://www. siskelfilmcenter.org/blackharvest

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Martinez to hold Family Wellness and Back to School Fair CHICAGO — Majority Caucus Whip Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago) will be holding her annual Family Wellness and Back to School Fair with State Representative Jaime Andrade, Jr. (D-Chicago), Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa and Cook County Commissioner Luis Arroyo, Jr. this month. The fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at Avondale Logandale School, 3212 W. George, on the corner of Kedzie and George. “The start of the school year is a perfect time to check up on your health and learn about the services that are available in your community,” Martinez said. “The services at the event are designed to keep both kids and adults healthy all year long.” Kids will receive free backpacks and healthy snacks at the fair and can get physicals, immunizations

The 59th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show Presented by Shell Oil Products Soars into Town this August 19 and 20

The City of Chicago’s 59th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show Presented by Shell Oil Products will take place this August 19 and 20 along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street, with North Avenue Beach serving as show center from 10am to 3pm daily. Strong in tradition and one of the largest free admission events of its kind, the show headliners include the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels have been astounding audiences since 1946 with their gravity-defying flying, commanding presence and supersonic maneuvers in their F/A-18 Hornets. The brave men and women of the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights and the U.S. Navy Leap Frogs will inspire spectators as they jump out of an aircraft 12,500 feet above the earth’s surface to a perfect beach landing on North Avenue Beach. The popular lakefront event features a wide variety of military and civilian aerial demonstration teams with daredevil pilots performing their stunts in the skies above Chicago. Returning acts confirmed for 2017 include: F-35 Heritage Flight, F-16, A-10, F-22, AV-8B Harrier, U.S Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin Helicopter, C-130, AeroShell Aerobatic Team, Aerostars, American Airlines, Bill Stein Airshows, Chicago Fire Department Helicopter Air/ Sea Rescue, Firebirds Delta Team, Matt Chapman Airshows, Warbird Heritage Museum P-51 Mustang, Sean D. Tucker and Team Oracle, Susan Dacy in the Super Stearman Model 70, Warbird Heritage Museum Foundation: A-4 Skyhawk Jet Tac Demo – and show announcer Herb Hunter, the “Voice of the Air and Water Show” for the last 30 years. “For more than 20 years, Shell and the City of Chicago have partnered together to present the

and dental screenings. Services are available for parents and other adults, including blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol

screenings. For more information on the Family Wellness and Back to School Fair, call Martinez’s office at (773) 278-2020

Annual Chicago Air and Water Show,” said Barbara Stoyko, GM, Sales for Shell U.S. Fuels, Sales and Marketing. “The event, which highlights amazing performances both in the air and water from military and civilian teams, has been a tradition in Chicago for nearly 60 years, and Shell is very proud to be a part of it. We appreciate all that the City of Chicago does to make this a spectacular event year in and year out and look forward to bringing this event to the public for free in conjunction with our local joint venture partners, wholesalers and dealers and the City of Chicago.” For close to 25 years, ABC 7 Chicago has helped make The Chicago Air and Water Show one of the most exciting local traditions for families throughout the Chicagoland area. This year ABC 7 is creating “Air and Water Show Week” on Eyewitness News, with special features starting Monday, August 14, and leading up to coverage on Eyewitness News on Saturday, August 19, and Sunday, August 90, as the thrilling, highpowered tradition takes to the skies. Spectators on Lake Michigan and along the lakefront can watch and listen with WBBM Newsradio 780and 105.9FM as they broadcast the show live both days and provide live streaming video coverage at WBBM780.com/airshow. The Chicago Air and Water Show is presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and Shell Oil Products U.S. and sponsored in part by ABC 7 Chicago, American Airlines, Bud Light, The Boeing Company, Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago Tribune, Communications Direct, Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Krakus Polish Hams, M*M Graphics, Oracle and WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM. For more information, visit chicagoairandwatershow.us, join the conversation on Facebook (Chicago Air and Water Show) and follow it on Twitter and Instagram@ChicagoDCASE (#ChiAirandWater).

Every Little Cancer-Fighting Superhero Needs a Sidekick - That’s You!

What: Community Event to Honor Children Battling Cancer Who: CureSearch for Children’s Cancer and the Chicagoland Superheroes Unite! Volunteer Committee Why: Help fund lifesaving children’s cancer research and make young cancer fighters feel like superheroes. Register for the Chicagoland CureSearch Superheroes Unite! event. You can make these children feel powerful and invincible. Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in helping children beat cancer When: Sunday, September 24, 2017. Registration and activities begin at 9; Opening ceremonies and Walk begins at 11. Where: Boomer’s Stadium, 1999 South Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60193 For more information, visit www.curesearchsuperheroes.org/ chicago

IlliniCare host Health Fair and Back to School Kick-Off at Compassion Baptist Church

Join Compassion Baptist Church for a Health Fair and Back to School Kick-Off! The event will include health screenings, backpack giveaways, food, music and games! What: Health Fair and Back to School Kick-Off Where: Compassion Baptist Church located on 2650 E 95th St, Chicago, IL 60617 When: Saturday, August 19th, 2017, 11:00am-3:00pm Cost: FREE For more information, call 312-943-3330.

TCX brings together top black executives and entrepreneurs at the annual tech conference BLACK ENTERPRISE will present its annual TechConneXt Summit on Monday, Oct. 9 through Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the San Francisco Marriott

Waterfront Hotel. The Summit is a gathering of today’s forward-thinking leaders and a talent pool of extraordinary tech innovators, engineers, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, executives, and educators. TechConneXt is a hard-hitting, two-day Summit that brings together leaders from Silicon Valley and the surrounding tech ecosystem to exchange ideas and provide information about the professional and entrepreneurial opportunities that exist across all areas of technology. The Summit will provide an opportunity for diverse innovators, developers, and creatives to collaboratively showcase the hottest technology in robotics, wearables, mobile applications, and cutting-edge technology solutions aimed at solving key business challenges and improved processes for everyday life. “Now in its third year, the Summit has grown to include over 600 attendees and many new and exciting opportunities; including TCX Cares, TechConneXt Jr., TCX Pitch and TCX Recruit,” says BLACK ENTERPRISE VP/Director of Digital Shelly Jones Jennings, “TCX is the perfect opportunity to engage and network with your peers in the space but at the same time learn and grow your business or career.” The Summit will feature nationally recognized tech leaders and will provide attendees with the information, access, and resources needed to achieve real success in their industry. Confirmed speakers include: John Thompson, Chairman, Microsoft Freada Kapor Klein and Mitch Kapor, Co-chairs, Kapor Center for Social Impact Troy Carter, Founder & CEO, Atom Factory Guy Primus, Co-founder and CEO, The Virtual Reality Co. Ray J., Partner, Raytroniks Karen Civil, author, entrepreneur, brand curator and media strategist Tony Prophet, Chief Equality Officer, Salesforce Nick Caldwell, VP of Engineering, Reddit Inc. Tara Reed, Founder, Apps Without Code James Andrews, CEO, Smashd Ventures Clifton Dawson, CEO, Greenlight Insights Jessica O. Matthews, Founder & CEO, Uncharted Play Julian Mitchell, Columnist, Forbes and more. TechConneXt attendees will enjoy: - BE Tech Talks & One-on-Ones: Leaders in tech will share their insights - Corporate Showcases: Companies will share key opportunities that exist within their firms - Innovation Lab: Get a glimpse of early stage tech innovations and meet the tech stars behind them - Learning Lab: Intimate coaching sessions with industry leaders to help tech entrepreneurs fund, launch, and market their companies - Networking: A fantastic meeting place to network with tech peers, VC’s, and corporations looking to diversify their talent. - BE Smart Hackathon: Competing college teams will develop and present a product to our judges Every minute and every session will challenge attendees to overturn conventional thinking and revolutionize the way they see the technology industry. Whether you’re looking to launch a career at a top tech company, a mid-career professional looking for fresh opportunities, a growth-minded tech entrepreneur, or a company seeking to engage more diverse pools of talent, BE’s TechConneXt Summit presents a unique and unparalleled opportunity for attendees. This year’s TechConneXt Summit will also cover topics such as millennial tech stars, diversity, keys to Silicon Valley success, innovation showcases, powerhouse conversations, and more. To register and find out more information, visit www. blackenterprise.com/techconnext. You can also search #TECHCNXT for additional updates and information about the Summit on social media. The 2017 TechConneXt Summit is presented by AT&T, Toyota, and Prudential; platinum sponsor American Airlines; and Technology sponsor Kapor Center for Social Impact. Visit www.blackenterprise. com for more information.

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The Chicago Citizen Newspaper Group Inc. is seeking a part-time General Assignment Reporter to gather and write about news in and around the Chicagoland area. The Citizen is the largest chain of black-owned newspapers in the Midwest. It is comprised of five weekly publications. For 51 years, the Citizen has been an integral part of the community and covers neighborhoods such Chatham, South Shore, Englewood, Hyde Park, areas in the South Suburbs as well as many other neighborhoods. HELP WANTED The ideal candidate will have the ability to gather, write and report on news in communities encompassing the REPORTER Citizen’s coverage areas. The ability to research and write thought provoking stories, conduct interviews, find sources to discuss topics that affect readers in a clear, concise and accurate manner is an essential function of the position. The ideal candidate should possess the ability to identify excellent photo opportunities as well as take photos that accompany stories the General Assignment Reporter submits. Completing weekly assignments as well as assisting with the completion of one inhouse column efficiently, with accuracy and on tight deadlines is a must. Applicants should be proficient in using Microsoft Office, Email, Smart phones as well as writing captions and catchy headlines for articles. A Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism, or a related degree and at least six months work experience in writing for a print publication serving as a general assignment reporter is preferred. Interested applicants can submit cover letters, resumes and at least one newspaper or magazine article to recruitment@lisettegushinierecconsulting.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. EOE.

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