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CHEF DOMINIQUE LEACH CREATED

THE BLUEPRINT FOR HER OWN SUCCESS Dominique Leach is the co-owner of Lexington Betty Smokehouse. She is A determined, hardworking chef with a restaurant in one of the best food cities in the World. Recently, Lexington Betty Smokehouse took over One Eleven Food Hall, transforming it to a full-service restaurant.

P2 Dominique Leach is the head chef and co-owner of Lexington Betty Smokehouse, located at 756 E. 111th St. PHOTO PROVIDED BY DOMINIQUE LEACH.

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2 NEWS briefly THE 6TH BLACK AND LATINO HOUSES MATTER PHONE BANK TAKES PLACE More than 1,400 Cook County taxpayers may be eligible to receive $3.3 million in property tax refunds and exemptions after calling in to the Black and Latino Houses Matter phone bank hosted by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and ABC 7 Chicago Wednesday.

A team of 50 researchers helped callers find refunds, apply for property tax exemptions and avoid the Tax Sale of delinquent taxes. During one particularly busy stretch at midday, there were more than 120,000 callers to the phone bank.

“I said we would do this as long as people need money,” said Pappas. “Wednesday’s phone bank shows us that they do. We’re both glad and humbled at the response.”

The last phone bank conducted by the Treasurer’s Office in December helped more than 1,500 taxpayers identify $3.5 million in potential refunds and missing exemptions. The first phone bank was held over a three-day stretch in March 2021. Over 6,000 thousand taxpayers were seeking $12.7 million in potential refunds.

Property owners who did not call the phone bank can visit cookcountytreasurer.com to: • Search $84 million in available property tax refunds • Check if you are eligible for $34 million in missing property tax exemptions • Verify if your property is on the Tax Sale list with delinquent taxes

MAYOR LIGHTFOOT NAMES MONIQUE SCOTT NEW 24TH WARD ALDERMAN Appointment Comes at Conclusion of Selection Process Led by Community Members Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced that Monique Scott, a lifelong Chicagoan raised in North Lawndale, will serve as the new alderman representing Chicago’s 24th ward.

“Monique Scott has been a dedicated and active member of the North Lawndale community for her entire life,” said Mayor Lightfoot. “There is no one better suited to lead the residents of the 24th ward at this critical time for recovery and development. Furthermore, Monique has the resourcefulness and community connectedness to work across sectors to get things done. I look forward to working with her as she takes on this new role.”

The selection of Scott came after a thorough process in which applicants were reviewed by a four-member selection committee made up of dedicated public servants and 24th ward residents. The committee then recommended candidates to the Mayor.

Scott appeared in front of the City Council Committee on Committees and Rules prior to a confirmation vote by the full City Council on Wednesday, June 22nd.

In her current role, Monique serves as Park Supervisor of Recreation at a major facility for the Chicago Park District. As supervisor, she has tripled the number of park memberships and provides strategic leadership to ensure parks are available to every resident and visitor. She also coordinates member activities and manages a diverse staff of over 20 people.

Prior to her role at the Park District, Scott worked for 14 years as a health consultant for North Lawndale Christian Health Center. Since the beginning of her career, Scott has prioritized public service and giving back to her community.

She also volunteers regularly with residents of all ages through Mayor Lightfoot and First Lady Amy Eshleman’s My CHI. My Future. youth initiative and the Westside Cultural Foundation.

Scott holds a Bachelor of Arts from Jackson State University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from National Louis University.

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Chef Dominique Leach created the blueprint for her own success Continued from page 1

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Leach has been putting a lot of energy and effort into the quality and standards she wants to represent the company.

Leach started with a catering company, Cater To You Events, in 2016, with her wife Tanisha. She worked at the Four Season Hotel before deciding to start her business.

Leach entered a point where she was tired of talking about what she wanted out of life and started to make some sacrifices to get to where she wanted to be.

“Wherever I’ve worked I just did my best to be a sponge, to collect energy and absorb information. At the time, I didn’t know what it would all be for, but it all makes sense now. It was honing me to be where I am now,” she said.

Leach has always been into being the first and breaking barriers in some way. She looked around and didn’t see a lot of people who looked like her. She knew she had gained enough experience working as a chef and was a great competitor and wanted to do something with her talent, as well as serve as an example for someone who might have gone through the same hardships she did working in kitchens at hotels and restaurants.

In the beginning, Leach felt like she needed to prove she was capable, had talent and could be an asset. Now, she doesn’t move in circles where people don’t see her in the light, she wants to be seen in. She likes to be around people who inspire her and people she can inspire, to feed off that positive energy.

Leach decided she wanted a career in the food industry when she was finishing high school. She came out of

the closet when she was in high school. She was figuring things out. She wanted to do something fun, so she chose being a chef. She went into culinary school right after high school. She has seen the in and outs of the business.

Leach named Lexington Betty Smokehouse after her grandmother Betty King. She described her grandmother as a great storyteller, a breath of fresh air and full of life.

Leach wanted to be able to give King something King could be proud of, and something of substance. She wanted to give her the legacy she deserves.

“The trajectory of my life, I feel like I’m proud of myself and what I’ve been able to accomplish. By an industry standpoint, when I look at the trajectory of the company, it is pretty impressive,” she said. While she is not thinking about expanding right now. She can see the opportunity presenting itself. Right now, is a special time for her and the company.

On Juneteenth, Lexington Betty Smokehouse hosted a celebration. On July 6th, Lexington Betty Smokehouse will host a comedy show. Leach wants to make a vibe out of the restaurant, while keeping the standards and the customer service. Leach credits her wife Tanisha with the success of the restaurant. They work well together, side by side. Leach called Tanisha her best sous chef.

Leach advises other chefs aspiring to own restaurants to be passionate, be consistent, never stop learning, be humble and give it their all. “You’re always as great as your last dish,” she said. “Nothing worth having is going to come overnight.”

Lexington Betty Smokehouse is located at 756 E. 111th St. For more information, visit www.lexingtonbettysmokehouse.com.

The Lancet: Disparities in life expectancy persist among racial and ethnic groups across the US SEATLLE, PRNewswire -- Overall life expectancy in the US increased by 2.3 years, from 76.8 years in 2000 to 79.1 years in 2019, but disparities among the racial and ethnic groups remain widespread and persistent, according to a new study published in The Lancet. The study marks the first county-level analysis of life expectancy in the US over an extended time period that includes estimates for the American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) and Asian/Pacific Islander (API) populations as well as Black, Latino, and White populations.

In contrast to similar studies, researchers are offering county, state, and federal health leaders a unique, granular view of life expectancy spanning two decades, which suggests that among five racial and ethnic groups, improvements in life expectancy were more widespread across counties and generally larger from 2000–2010 compared to 2010–2019. However, life expectancy nationally remained stagnant in the US over the past 10 years.

Moreover, these findings are prior to COVID-19 and suggest that the pandemic came on top of cracks in the US health system and continued disparities that need to be addressed.

Using de-identified death records from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) and population estimates from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), researchers looked at life expectancy at birth by year, county, and racial and ethnic group from 2000 to 2019 across 3,110 counties in the US. At the national level and in most counties, life expectancy increased more for the Black population (+3.9 years) than any other racial and ethnic group, includ-

ing a small number of counties where the life expectancy of Black populations exceeded their White counterparts during the study period. However, researchers also noted that significant disparities in life expectancy remain between Black and White populations.

API and Latino populations had the highest life expectancy, while American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) populations had the lowest.

The latest findings also suggest that although life expectancy increased in 3,079 counties (97.4%) in the first 10 years, it declined in more than half of counties (59.9%) in the last 10 years. From 2010 to 2019, API (0.8 years increase), Latino (0.3 years increase), Black (0.5 years increase), and White (0.1 years increase) populations experienced only small improvements in life expectancy. Over the entire period, life expectancy among AIAN populations remained the same. Life expectancy also varied widely among counties in all years. For example, in 2019, it ranged from as low as 64.5 years to as high as 91.7 years.

Despite narrowing gaps, life expectancy for Black populations remained lower than White populations Between 2000 and 2019, life expectancy increased more for Black populations than any other racial and ethnic group, rising by 3.9 years from 71.4 years in 2000 to 75.3 years in 2019. However, life expectancy remained lower among Black populations compared to White populations in 1,287 counties among 1,480 counties where there was sufficient population to produce reliable estimates in 2019, and differences ranged from -15.5 years to 7.9 years.

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Chicago Urban League Invites the Public to Submit Ideas on Closing the Racial Wealth Gap Call to Action Concluded 2022 SUMMIT Featuring Noted Political Commentator Melissa Harris-Perry

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sat down for an engaging fireside chat CHICAGO – The Chicago Urban with Melody Spann-Cooper, Chairman League is asking Chicago-area resiand CEO of Midway Broadcasting dents to share their ideas for closing Corporation, explored the connection the racial wealth gap. The call to between the racial wealth gap and action came during the organization’s ongoing economic inequity and how it 2022 SUMMIT, an annual convening is linked to the delay in Black emanciof business, civic, and community leaders, which brought more than 200 pation. One essential point that Harattendees to the Hyatt Regency Chicaris-Perry stated in relation to income and the racial wealth gap is, “We go on Thursday, June 16. cannot individually educate or earn our Chicago Urban League President way out of a wealth gap. It has to be and CEO Karen Freeman-Wilson policy.” issued the call during the breakfast The keynote conversation was event, which highlighted the fact that followed by a panel discussion that inthe net worth of the median Black household in the United States is cluded Chicago Community Trust CEO one-tenth that of the median white Helene Gayle, Landmark Development household. “Everyone wants to talk President Robert Dunn, and Founder about the symptoms – violence, health of Bright Star Community Outreach inequities, income inequities. No one Pastor Chris Harris and moderated by really ever drills down and discusses radio personality and host of Chicago the underlying issues Speaks, Darryl Dennard. that give rise to evAlong with the panelists, erything that we see,” The call to action Dennard discussed the Freeman-Wilson is open to anyone vital roles that corporate, community, and governsaid, noting that 400 who has an idea. ment entities can play in years of slavery and discrimination have Submitted ideas closing the racial wealth left Black Amerigap. As Dunn stated, “We may involve know that where investcans in an economic situation that often policy solutions, ment goes, that is where contributes to social the opportunity will occur, community ills. “Everyone thinks whether it’s public or that somebody should private.” actions, or do something. Well, Others who spoke individual I would suggest that during the breakfast event the somebody is us. included Rev. James T. contributions.

So, whether it’s you Meeks, senior pastor of as an individual or Salem Baptist Church, and you as someone that has influence over Rev. Dr. Janette Wilson, Rainbow PUSH an organization, we’re inviting you to senior advisor, who delivered the invosubmit an idea.” cation and closing benediction, respecThe call to action is open to anytively. Incoming Chicago Urban League Board Chair and Principal & Director of one who has an idea. Submitted ideas Life Sciences at Sterling Bay, Dr. Suzet may involve policy solutions, commuMcKinney, welcomed guests along with nity actions, or individual contribuintroducing Freeman-Wilson. tions. The Chicago Urban League will SUMMIT 2022’s top sponsors were compile all of the ideas and share them CDW/Intel, ITW, and Loop Capital. with its corporate partners and elected Media sponsors included iHeart Media officials. To submit an idea, visit bit. ly/chiulwealthequity by Thursday, June Chicago, WVON, and The Chicago Crusader. To view the SUMMIT keynote 30, 2022. and panel discussions, visit the League’s This year’s SUMMIT, themed Facebook page.

“Partnering to Close the Racial Wealth Proceeds from SUMMIT will Gap,” featured an informative keysupport the League’s work in helping note conversation with noted political people find jobs, secure affordable commentator and professor Melissa housing, enhance their educational opHarris-Perry. SUMMIT 2022 was also a commemoration of Juneteenth, which portunities, and grow their businesses. will be observed on Monday, June 20 The Chicago Urban League’s largest after becoming a federal holiday last fundraising gala, the Golden Fellowyear. ship Dinner, will take place on SaturHarris-Perry is the Maya Angelou day, November 5.

Presidential Chair at Wake Forest UniTo learn more about the Golden Fellowship Dinner and other upcoming versity, founding director of the Anna programs and events from the Chicago Julia Cooper Center, Host of NPR’s Urban League, visit ChiUL.org. You “The Takeaway,” and author of Sister Citizen: Shame, Stereotypes, and Black can also follow the League on FaceWomen in America. For SUMMIT, she book and Twitter.

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SIMMONS APPLAUDS MEASURE TO IMPROVE MEDICAID ACCESS

In an effort to ensure people enrolled in Medicaid see continuous coverage, State Senator Mike Simmons supported a newly signed law to create an automatic renewal process for qualifying individuals.

“Because of the bureaucratic re-enrollment process, many families either don’t realize they need to re-apply or simply don’t have time,” Simmons (D-Chicago) said. “This law streamlines the process, cuts red tape and ensures people have the coverage they need.”

According to the Heartland Alliance, up to 30% of people eligible for Medicaid lose coverage at renewal, with Black families being disproportionately affected.

The law will remove the administrative hurdles Medicaid recipients face.

Under current law, individuals receiving Medicaid benefits must report changes in income during the 12 months following their approval or last redetermination.

House Bill 4343 will remove this reporting requirement during that time, allowing for continuity of coverage for those whose work hours and income aren’t consistent each month. The legislation will also automatically re-enroll individuals with zero income.

The legislation also requires the Department of Human and Family Services to provide information on how to request a hardship waiver in Spanish and a number of other languages.

“Our city has a wealth of diversity,” Simmons said. “It only be fair that we increase access to benefits so people don’t miss out on coverage simply because English isn’t there first language.”

House Bill 4343 was signed into law took immediate effect.

FOSTER VOTES TO LOWER FOOD AND FUEL COSTS FOR ILLINOIS FAMILIES

Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) recently voted for the bipartisan Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act: legislation that will help bring down prices in the grocery aisle and at the gas pump by giving American farmers the support they need to thrive.

“I was proud to vote for additional strong action to bring down costs for working families in Illinois,” said Foster. “By lowering costs for America’s farmers and reducing anti-competitive practices by meatpacking conglomerates, this legislation would lower food costs for American families. This bill would also expand access to lower-cost E-15 Gasoline and tap the power of American farmers to help break the grip of foreign autocrats weaponizing the price of oil and gas.”

The Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act takes three steps to lower costs for America’s families: Lower Fertilizer Costs in the Field to Lower Food Prices in the Grocery Store. Russia and Ukraine are major global producers of key components of fertilizer, and Putin’s war has dramatically driven up the costs of fertilizer for American farmers – in turn, driving up prices in the grocery store too. The Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act reduces our dependence on foreign fertilizer production and includes two bipartisan bills to help American farmers lower their costs with $500 million in USDA funds as well as loan guarantees to pay for solutions, including precision agriculture, to use fertilizers more efficiently.

Lower Meat and Poultry Costs by Increasing Meatpacking Competition and Capacity. Unfair, anti-competitive practices by the major meatpacking conglomerates who dominate the market are driving up the price of meat and poultry in the supermarket while lowering prices that farmers receive for their crops. The Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act strengthens competition in the meat and poultry sector and alleviates the supply chain bottlenecks that let meatpacking conglomerates set bad prices for producers and consumers alike. The bill includes the bipartisan Butcher Block Act to expand and create new meat processing capacity and options to market cattle, as well as the bipartisan Meat & Poultry Special Investigator Act, establishing a USDA Special Investigator for Competition Matters with new powers to swiftly crack down on anti-competitive practices by meatpacking conglomerates in violation of the long-standing Packers and Stockyards Act.

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Community Banking to Community Building Juneteenth is a day like no other. It is both a celebration of freedom and a reminder of the work that still must be done to bring about a more equitable society. So as we recognize Juneteenth this year, now is the time to harness what unites us and help bring about changes that benefit all communities.

Taking actions focused on racial equity, along with diversity and inclusion, requires collaboration and building trust in the community. JPMorgan Chase is helping to drive sustainable changes through its five-year $30 billion racial equity commitment. With a business-led approach, this commitment aims to help address key drivers of the racial wealth divide in Black, Latino and Hispanic communities by investing in them directly.

Since its launch in October 2020, we have deployed or committed more than $18 billion toward our $30 billion goal. To sustain this progress, we must measure this effort and listen to feedback stock photo (credit Getty). so we can have even greater impact in closing the wealth gap. small businesses Here is just some of the progress we’ve made toward our Creating Community Impact commitment while working alongside our community partners At the heart of our business is the local community bank across the country thus far: branch. But a local bank branch, especially in underserved • Helped homeowners save money on their monthly mort- neighborhoods, can be successful only when it fits the commugage payments by refinancing 19,000 of our 20,000 incremennity’s needs. That’s why, over the last several years, we have tal loans goal shifted our approach from community banking to “community • Approved funding for approximately $13 billion in loans building” – a boots-on-the-ground approach to better serve the to help create and preserve more than 100,000 affordable hous- needs of our local communities. ing and rental units across the U.S. Our Community Center branches are the most tangible • Expanded our homebuyer grant program to $5,000 to symbols of our commitment to community building, as they help with down payment and closing costs were created to be a unique space in the heart of urban commu• Helped customers open over 200,000 low-cost checking nities that hosts grassroots community events, small business accounts with no overdraft fees mentoring sessions and financial health seminars. We have 12 • Spent an additional $155 million with 140 Black, HisCommunity Center branches in neighborhoods like Stony Ispanic and Latino suppliers land in the South Shore of Chicago, Crenshaw in Los Angeles, • Invested more than $100 million of equity in 15 diverse and Wards 7 and 8 in Washington, D.C. financial institutions that serve more than 89 communities in 19 We’ll continue to add these Community Center branches states and the District of Columbia in underserved communities in Miami, Atlanta, Baltimore, Phil• Mentored more than 1,000 Black, Hispanic and Latino adelphia and Tulsa by the end of this year. We’ve also retrofit-

Team of Investment Industry Veterans Launches o15 Capital Partners ATLANTA, PRNewswire -- Finance veterans Colin Meadows, Kenneth Saffold, and Brian Morris, announced the official launch of o15 Capital Partners (“o15”), a mission-driven alternatives investment firm that will provide capital to companies led by and serving undercapitalized entrepreneurs and communities. o15 seeks to provide institutions the opportunity to invest in a more diverse economy through credit and equity investments in lower-middle-market businesses in the United States, with a particular emphasis on businesses led by women or minorities. Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), a global investment management firm with $1.6 trillion in assets under management (as of March 31, 2022), is a strategic partner and will serve as an investor in the firm’s o15 Emerging America Credit Opportunities Fund LP (the “Fund”).

The founders draw from more than 80 years of combined experience at financial firms such as Invesco, BlackRock, and CapitalOne, and bring extensive and complementary investment management experience to o15. Kenneth and Brian have worked together at predecessor firms since 2015 with a shared passion for social and economic justice. Since

2011, the firm’s founders have committed $1.9 billion in more than 50 transactions directly related to o15’s investment strategy. The team collectively draws upon a robust set of relationships to source proprietary deal flow, including established networks at their legacy employers, strong connectivity to diverse communities, financial sponsors, intermediaries, and management teams.

“The existing structure of capital markets continues to challenge historically disadvantaged communities, with more than a third of minority entrepreneurs citing the lack of access to capital as their primary business concern1,” said Colin Meadows, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of o15. “We founded o15 to address that challenge. The name o15 is derived from Special Field Order 15, which famously promised ‘40 acres and a mule’ to former slaves during the Civil War. For us, it stands for this idea that to fully participate in capitalism you need capital, which was understood over 150 years ago and remains true today.”

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ted over 300 existing branches, to now include spaces for the community to use to help expand access to banking and boost financial health and inclusion among Black, Hispanic and Latino communities.

A More Diverse Workforce Creating a lasting impact is just as much about the people we hire as it is about the programs we implement. More diverse teams will allow us to generate better ideas and better outcomes, enjoy a stronger corporate culture and deliver a more transformational banking experience to our customers. Despite the pandemic and talent retention challenges, we continue to boost our representation especially among women and people of color.

We want our branches to represent the neighborhoods they serve, which is why we continue to hire from our local communities. During this time, we’ve hired more than 300 people to community-focused roles: nearly 150 Community Managers, 150 Community Home Lending Advisors, as well as 25 diverse Senior Business Consultants.

The Community Center Manager, in particular, is a new role within the bank whose main job is to serve as local ambassadors to build trust and nurture relationships with community leaders, nonprofit partners, and small businesses.

Over the last year our Community Managers have hosted more than 1,300 community events reaching more than 36,000 nationwide with discussions ranging from ways to increase homeownership, and how to build generational wealth and stability.

As we celebrate Juneteenth this year, we are reminded of the promise and hope of the future. We are committed to ensuring that you have the resources you need to own a home, start a business, save for college – or achieve any other goals or dreams. We look forward to working together and continuing to create lasting impact for your community and family for years to come.

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Moore Impact Invests $1.3 Million to Fortify the Sustainability of BIPOC-led Enterprises NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- Moore Impact announced $1.3 million in grants to 18 “Power Champions,” a cohort of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) led enterprises working at the intersection of racial equity and COVID-19 response.

The investments aim to fortify the long-term sustainability and innovation of organizations serving people from under-resourced communities across the United States and reverse philanthropy’s disinterest in BIPOC-led social change.

Investments by Moore Impact, a collaborative partner and 501(c)(3) exempt entity under Moore Philanthropy, will provide flexible general operating support over two years and focus on groups whose work directly impacts people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and compounding health, economic, education, and racial justice crises. Additionally, funding will fortify organizations whose leadership and staff are reflective of the communities they serve – 100% of grantees serving

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Black communities are Black-led; 100% of Native-serving enterprises have Native leadership; 78% of grantees are woman-led; and the majority of grants will be directed to regions often neglected by philanthropy in the South, Midwest, and Inland Western United States.

Moore Impact Invests $1.3 Million to Fortify the Sustainability and Innovation of BIPOC-led Enterprises.

“The global pandemic disproportionately impacted BIPOC communities while exacerbating already existing racial justice, health, and education crises. Nonprofits serving and led by BIPOC pivoted to meet the survival needs of under-resourced communities while mobilizing to transform the very systems that perpetuate anti-Blackness, racism, and injustice,” said Yvonne L. Moore, President of Moore Impact. “Philanthropy needs to direct critical investments to Power Champion organizations to ensure they can weather future crises and continue to deliver vital services and advocacy to BIPOC communities,” she said.

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Ruffles® Heats Up the Summer with Ultra-Exclusive Sneaker Collaboration with Jayson Tatum Frito-Lay North America

Fans can enter for the chance to win the new Jayson Tatum Autographed Size 15 Air Jordan XXXVI ‘Ruffles’ Player Exclusive sneakers by purchasing a specially marked Ruffles® bag PLANO, Texas, PRNewswire -- As Jayson Tatum sets his sights on an NBA Championship, Ruffles® is bringing extra heat to the court with an exclusive sneaker collaboration with the threetime NBA All-Star, NBA Eastern Conference Finals MVP and Ruffles Chip Deal™ athlete. The brand is also heating things up on store shelves with the release of a brand-new flavor innovation, Ruffles Spicy Dill Pickle, which gives a fiery kick to the classic pickle taste fans know and love.

As a brand famous for the ridges on its chips, Ruffles has been on a mission to inspire fans across the nation to unapologetically own what makes them unique – their “ridges.” Often, the clothes and shoes we wear are an extension of who we are, which is why the Official Chip of the NBA and Tatum teamed up to create the Air Jordan XXXVI ‘Ruffles’ Player Exclusive sneakers and have devised the perfect game plan to help fans add these one-of-a-kind sneakers to their collection.

Starting today, fans can simply purchase a specially marked bag of the new Ruffles Spicy Dill Pickle, Ruffles Original, Ruffles Cheddar & Sour Cream or Tatum’s signature flavor, Ruffles Flamin’ Hot® BBQ, and enter the code on the bag at RufflesSneakers.com for a chance to win one of the weekly sneaker sweepstakes prizes. For each code redeemed, fans will also be entered into the grand prize Jayson Tatum Bundle drawing, which includes an autographed Nike Swingman player jersey, Wilson NBA authentic indoor/outdoor basketball and an autographed pair of size 15 Air Jordan XXXVI Player Exclusive sneakers.

“When I launched my signature flavor with Ruffles, I was already imagining a custom PE to match,” said Tatum. “I love how they turned out, definitely indicative of my style and my game. I hope when kids saw me wearing them, it reminded and encouraged them to dream big and OWN YOUR RIDGES®.”

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Dripping with detail, the shoes are bold, colorful and bright and incorporate elements of both Tatum and Ruffles throughout. While the shoes depict the signature Ruffles color scheme and ridge elements, the inclusion of Tatum’s logo, number and son’s name showcases just who inspired these originals. All collectible sneakers will feature Tatum’s signature and are created in size 15 to reflect his shoe size.

“Jayson has been an amazing partner, and we were excited to team up with him again to give consumers a chance to win a pair of these unique Jordan XXXVI Player Exclusives. Our Chip Deal athletes, like Jayson, embody our brand motto, owning their ridges in all aspects of life – and these shoes depict the boldness and playfulness that’s become synonymous with owning your ridges,” said Stacy Taffet, senior vice president of marketing, Frito-Lay North America. “But more than that, we’re thrilled to be able to take this sneaker collaboration one step further to meet our fans where they are at the intersection of hoops and sneaker culture, as well as bring them a delicious new flavor that we know they’ll love.”

The new Ruffles Spicy Dill Pickle is available for a limited time in stores nationwide and on snacks. com in 8.0oz bags for $4.79 and 2.5oz bags for $2.19.

The contest window opens today and will close on July 31. Be sure to follow Ruffles on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube for more information.

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Target Evolution is Collaborating with Market

by Macy’s to Empower Teen Entrepreneurs DALLAS, PRNewswire -- A golden opportunity for youth to embark on a professional journey as Target Evolution has come up with its latest venture. The organization proudly announces its partnership with renowned national brand, Macy’s smaller, off-mall concept, Market by Macy’s at The Highlands of Flower Mound. With the fruitful collaboration between the two companies, Trail Blaze Shop has emerged in the market. It is a retail store especially built for the young entrepreneurs, belonging to the age group of 12-19 years old. The organization is offering opportunities for youth to grow while paving their way to success.

Considering the fall of the global employment rate and effects of the pandemic, many people, especially youth, are trying to find alternative sources to earn. Target Evolution thrives to empower those youngsters who have the passion for entrepreneurship. The latest Trail Blaze Shop is not only offering an opportunity to earn at a young age, but also letting teenagers learn more about entrepreneurship along with financial literacy. Currently, the organization has its own retail shops in two shopping malls, and now is looking to expand even further.

The stores are situated in Houston and Dallas, Texas. The organization is also working with a national mall owner to execute expansion. With the goal to establish stores in the other top cities, the organization also collaborated with Market by Macy’s, Macy’s smaller, off-mall concept. It’s going to host 2-day pop-ups for youth entrepreneurs in Texas. Teens and youth can join the event by signing up online or at Trail Blaze Shops to be featured in Market by Macy’s at The Highlands of Flower Mound. April Pelton, Teen Author and Entrepreneur showcasing her books at Trail Blaze Market by Macy’s is a smaller Shop in Stonebriar Centre, a shopping format retail store than its larger mall in Frisco, Texas. Target Evolution full-line stores, approximately 20,000 square feet, offering an even Incorporated. more curated assortment of Macy’s branded fashion, within an easy-to-shop and open environment.

“We are proud to partner with such an incredible organization, such as Target Evolution,” said Loren Payne, store manager for Market by Macy’s at the Highlands of Flower Mound, “Their impactful work plays a vital role in supporting and enriching our local community and beyond.”

Target Evolution is a Texas based, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, founded in 2011 established to provide solutions to the common problem of youth unemployment that has broken many dreams. Offering hope, inspiration, and professional help to youth; the organization ensures the young generation is capable of running their own businesses. It offers opportunities for youth to work and sell products while nourishing their entrepreneurship skills. The partnership with Macy’s is offering a chance for youngsters to work at the world’s largest department store offering adequate exposure and experience. Working with a reputed organization allows students to have a better grasp of the competitive market.

STEPHEN CURRY DROPS SURPRISE 2974 MERCH DURING NBA FINALS GAME #4 SAN FRANCISCO, PRNewswire -- Three-time NBA champion and two-time MVP Stephen Curry and his purpose-driven company, SC30 Inc., unveiled surprise merch during the NBA Finals Game 4 tunnel walk, which will be available exclusively to Curry’s 2974 Collection NFT holders. This initiative further offers collection holders with unique and one-of-a-kind experiences that connect them with Curry.

With the help of his 2974 Discord channel, this exclusive merch was inspired by some of Curry’s most prized possessions - his tattoos. Specifically, Curry’s wrist tattoos tell a story of his drive to be better in basketball and in life, which is reflected through the hoodie and hat artwork.

Customers must hold their 2974 Collection NFTs in

a FTX digital wallet and will be notified via personalized codes prior to the store opening. Holders from NY will be notified of specific instructions via the 2974 Collection NFT Discord channel. Additionally, collection holders who own multiple NFTs will receive merch discounts based on the number of NFT’s they hold. At the time the store opens, customers will be able to purchase the hoodie and hat combo equipped with unique packaging and a personalized note from Curry himself.

In December 2021, Curry dropped a surprise NFT collection to commemorate breaking the all-time NBA three-point record during the Golden State Warriors game against the New York Knicks. Curry’s NFT was released in a quantity of 2,974 in honor of the record-breaking num-

ber, with each NFT representing all of the three-pointers he made throughout his career and 100% of Curry’s profits going to Eat. Learn. Play., Stephen and Ayesha Curry’s Oakland-based non-profit that benefits community members throughout the Bay Area. The 2974 Collection NFT has since produced over $4.4 Million in trading volume on the FTX.US NFT platform, distributed over 100 NFT memorabilia giveaways, and is on the cusp of an IRL birthday celebration with holders this summer. This exclusive merch is yet another example of how Curry continues to surprise NFT holders with gifting moments beyond the Metaverse.

More information and access to the 2974 Collection NFT can be found at 2974sc.com and by following @2974collection on Twitter.

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How parents can help kids embrace math for future career success (BPT) - What do construction of the St. Louis Arch, overseeing the grocery service counter and the management of big data have

in common? The answer is simple: math. Without the level of knowledge that math provides, the Gateway Arch might not have been

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Math is everywhere. But just saying the word “math” is likely to produce groans from both adults and children. Math often gets a bad reputation for being complicated to learn, uninteresting or a skill most people won’t need in their lives. For many young learners, math starts out fun.

But along the way, concepts become more abstract and math anxiety sets in. Left unchecked, this can harm long-term learning and even impact kids’ future careers in a growing number of STEM fields. But experts say parents can help children develop a positive math mindset and embrace math as a core lifelong skill.

Why math is critical for future job success As demand for STEM jobs grows, parents continue to recognize the key role math plays in their children’s career paths. According to the 2020 edition of the Future of Jobs report by the World Economic Forum, roles such as data analysts and scientists, AI specialists, engineers, software and application developers are set to experience a notable increase in demand.

According to a recent public opinion poll conducted by SMS Research Advisors for Cuemath, nearly 85% of U.S. parents with children ages 4 to 18 feel that strong math skills are “important” or “very important” to their child’s future career success. Yet, nearly three quarters (74%) don’t have a strong belief that their child’s school has adequate math learning resources.

Looking beyond school resources Only 26% of parents feel strongly that traditional schools are

providing adequate math learning resources for young students. This leaves an enormous gap in the number of students that will be prepared for future STEM careers. To reduce math learning gaps, as well as the anxiety that math can instill in younger learners, parents can work with tutors, online and digital resources and customized learning programs that help students get back on track. Especially popular are supplemental online learning platforms that teach math visually and focus on real-world examples rather than math theories common in traditional education environments.

Cuemath uses a simple teaching method to remove the fear of math in children and allow them to enjoy learning. At Cuemath, teachers demonstrate how math concepts work through a combination of adaptive and visual learning techniques, making it easier for students to grasp concepts deeply and intuitively. The program differs from traditional tutoring approaches that emphasize memorization and rote mechanics. Building a child’s reasoning power helps them learn how to make decisions on their own and increases their confidence and skills over time.

Parents looking to build their child’s math skills and ready them for the in-demand jobs of the future can sign up with Cuemath to access on-demand classes and individual learning provided by more than 10,000 math tutors. Cuemath follows U.S. Common Core Standards and is accredited by STEM.org.

Parents and students can learn more at www.cuemath.com/en-us/.

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After 18 long months of campaigning across the State of Illinois and selffunding his campaign by pouring millions into the race the votes are finally in.

With Associated Press calling the race early shortly after the polls closed at 7 p.m., Pritzker has been declared the primary winner in the race for Governor.

J. B. Pritzker, the Incumbent will take on Darren Bailey in the General Election this Nov. 8th. for the Springfield seat. Pritzker’s $35 million dollar spend towards the win certainly paid off. With 20% of the votes counted Pritzker wins against his democratic contender with 93% of the vote counted giving him 250,400 votes over his contender.

Pritzker opponent got only 7% of the vote which equated to 20,642 at our press time.

In the race for Congress, at our press time, Jonathan Jackson received 10,665 votes with the closest challenger, Pat Dowell, received 21%, with 7,071 votes.

Jackson and Dowell continued to battle for the chance to occupy the seat to replace retiring Congressman Bobby L. Rush.

Toni Preckwinkle wins the Cook County Board President race, with 135,593 votes.

Monica Gordon has won the Democratic 5th District Cook County Commissioner race. She received 30.7%, with 2,039 votes.

Danny Davis has won the 7th Congressional District primary. He received 59%, with 18,458 votes.

Alexi Giannoulias received 53%, with 270,348 votes in the Democratic Primary for Secretary of State. Anna M. Valencia, who was endorsed by Secretary of State Jess White, received 34%, with 172,575 votes with a total of 46% of the overall total count at press time.

United States Congresswoman Robin Kelly ran unopposed for the 2nd District Democratic Primary. United States Senator Tammy Duckworth ran unopposed for her seat. State of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul also ran unopposed.

According to the Chicago Board of Elections, there are 1,498,813 registered voters in the city of Chicago.

In the months, weeks and days before Election Day, spaces were peppered with signs and candidates participated in forums and spoke to churches and other community organizations.

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Chicago Cultural Center Opens Newly Renovated Claudia Cassidy Theater and Announces Summer and Fall Season of Free Film and Arts Programming CHICAGO— The City of Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) today announced an abundant lineup of free film, music, and art programming, along with tours, lectures, and more taking place this summer and fall throughout the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E Washington St).

The announcement of the summer and fall programming is coupled with the unveiling of the newly renovated Claudia Cassidy Theater, located on the second floor of the Cultural Center. Following a year-long construction period, the 200-seat multi-purpose theater has been transformed with all new theater seats and major technology upgrades, including a state-of-the-art movie projector, screen, and speaker system. The finishing touches include major improvements to the stage lighting, upgraded acoustic panels, and a new curtain system for the stage.

“The transformation of the Claudia Cassidy Theater is yet another reason why the Chicago Cultural Center is such an invaluable resource for Chicagoans and visitors. With these much-needed upgrades to the Cassidy Theater, we’re pleased to be able to host world-class film in what is now a world-class theater space,” shared DCASE Commissioner Erin Harkey.

“DCASE is activating every level of the historic Chicago Cultural Center with free dynamic and engaging programming for all ages all year round.”

Film Programming: The newly renovated Claudia Cassidy Theater, located on the second floor of the Chicago Cultural Center, hosts free screenings year-round.

A sample of planned events in the theater can be found below. The full schedule can be found at ChicagoCulturalCenter.org.

2022 Summer Screenings Program • Wednesdays, July 13 – September 21 at 6:30 pm • Presented in partnership with Cinema/Chicago, chicagofilmfestival. com • A free, 18-week international film series featuring: o July 13: Small Country: An African Childhood/Petit pays (France) o July 20: Memories of My Father/El olvido que seremos (Colombia) o July 27: The Legend of Molly Johnson (Australia) o August 3: Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands (USA) o August 10: The Book of Fish/Jasan-eobo (South Korea). o August 17: Poupelle of Chimney Town/Entotsu machi no Puperu (Japan) o August 24: Let It Be Morning/Vayehi Boker (Israel) o August 31: I Don’t Wanna Dance (The Netherlands) o September 7: Chen Uen (Taiwan) o September 14: Ear for Eye (United Kingdom) o September 21: My Father Marianne/Min pappa Marianne (Sweden) Short Films: Dancing with Disability • Saturday, July 23, 2022, 1 pm – 5 pm • Presented in partnership with ReinventAbility • Celebrates the City’s “Year of Chicago Dance” For the Left Hand • Tuesday, August 2, 2022, 6 pm • Presented in partnership with the Grant Park Music Festival & Kartemquin Films Live at Mister Kelly’s • Tuesday, August 30, 2022, 6 pm • Presented in partnership with the Chicago Jazz Festival Autumn Moon Festival & Opening Day of Asian Pop-up Cinema Film Festival • Saturday, September 10, 2022, 10 am-5 pm • Presented in partnership with the Asian Pop-up Cinema Film Festival Chicago Made Professional Development Series • Thursday, July 14, 2022, 5:30 pm – 7 pm • Backstory”, an interactive panel discussion that takes a deep dive into the backstories of several Chicagoans who have made a name for themselves in the entertainment industry.

• Presented in partnership with Mustard Seed Vision and Chicago Made.

• Additional details are available at mustardseedvision.com.

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releases of Requiem for the Enslaved Decca is proud to announce the signing of US composer Carlos Simon and the release of his new album Requiem for the Enslaved. The title work sees Simon infuse the traditional Catholic requiem with music from African American spirituals to create a haunting piece for chamber ensemble and spoken word.

The album’s central piece, Requiem for the Enslaved, with text by Marco Pavé, was commissioned by Georgetown University, where Simon is currently Assistant Professor of Composition, following a decision by its student body in 2020. A majority voted to establish a reparations fund to be paid to descendants of 272 enslaved people who were sold for $115,000 by the Maryland Jesuits, the founders of Georgetown, in 1838 to rescue the university from bankruptcy. This work honours the passing of those people purchased and sold by the founders. Upon receiving the commission, Simon visited the Louisiana cotton plantation that purchased the enslaved people and delved through the Georgetown archives for historical research as he began work on the piece. The album’s cover is inspired by this location.

Carlos Simon says of the work, “I’m so grateful to be joining the Decca family and to be finally releasing this project. It is my hope that I not only honour the men, women and children sold into slavery, but also recognize that systemic racism is still ever present in our society.”

Alongside the full 50-minute performance of Requiem for the Enslaved, the album features three reflective bonus tracks reworking musical material from the piece. Simon, an esteemed pianist, performs himself, along with trumpeter MK Zulu.

Simon, the son of a New Orleans preacher, draws on both his gospel music heritage and his training in Western composi-

tion. Requiem for the Enslaved adapts the ten-movement requiem form, featuring spoken word by spoken word and hip-hop artist Marco Pavé, which draws from the West African griot and jali legacy of storytelling. Echoes of Gregorian chant blend into Simon’s distinctive neoromantic compositional voice, performed by the pioneering Boston-based ensemble Hub New Music (violin, flute, cello and clarinet) and trumpeter MK Zulu. Overlapping, multi-cultural meaning is packed into the work. Melodic cells from the spiritual “Oh When The Saints Go Marching In”, a hymn tune often heard played by a second line funeral procession in New Orleans, are woven into the requiem. In a powerful nod to both the bell that rings to direct academic life at Georgetown, and the bells that rang to summon the enslaved people to work on the Louisiana cotton plant, an evocative bell ring reoccurs throughout Simon’s Requiem.

Tom Lewis and Laura Monks, Co-Presidents of Decca Label Group, say, “Carlos is a fearless musical pioneer. He is expanding towards new, exciting and important creative spaces and taking audiences and critics along for the ride. We are delighted that he has signed to Decca. He has inspired the whole team and we can’t wait for him to inspire the world.”

Requiem for the Enslaved was released on Friday, June 17, ahead of Juneteenth National Independence Day in the US (June 19), a Federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans.

International tour dates for 2022 of Requiem for the Enslaved will be announced soon as well as dates for Carlos Simon’s other large works.

MARY J. BLIGE ANNOUNCES THE 23CITY GOOD MORNING GORGEOUS TOUR NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- One Co-Founder and President Shelby Joyner. of Time magazine’s icons listed in “The “We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with Mary J. Blige as the presenting 100 Most Influential People of 2022” and sponsor for her Good Morning Gorgeous the recipient of the 2022 “Billboard ICON tour,” said Steve MacMillan, Hologic’s Award,” the undisputed Queen of Hip Hop Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Soul, Mary J. Blige, announces her Good Officer. “As a global leader Morning Gorgeous tour in women’s health, we’re presented by Hologic in committed to emphasizing partnership with The Black the lifesaving importance of Promoters Collective (BPC). preventive screenings and the GRAMMY Award-winning annual Well Woman exam, and Oscar-nominated Blige and Mary’s voice is a powerwill perform in 23 cities with ful way to reach millions of special guests, platinum-selling, GRAMMY Award-winwomen.” ning artist Ella Mai and In addition to the platinum-selling rising star previously stated accolades, Queen Naija beginning the tour follows Blige’s on Saturday, Sept. 17, in early 2022 album release of Greensboro, NC, and ending Good Morning Gorgeous. on Saturday, October 29 in The album was released Black Promoters Collective Atlantic City, NJ. The tour leading into her energetic Super Bowl Halftime also stops in Los Angeles, performance. The title track rose to #1 New York, and Atlanta. at R&B radio for 9 weeks and the song “Mary J. Blige has been one of a select became a viral backdrop for many exhandful of artists at the top of our desired list pressing self-love, with over 40,000 users to partner with since the initial construction of creating videos using the song on TikTok. The BPC. Having her support in our mission A deluxe version was dropped just ahead so early in the process is a testament to the of her wildly successful “Strength of a hard work we have put in to bring superior cultural experiences powered by black Woman” festival that took place last month business to the masses. We firmly believe this in Atlanta. is a match made in heaven and are honored For more information, visit https:// to partner with the Queen,” states The BPC blackpromoterscollective.com.

When We All Vote Brings Together Cultural Leaders LOS ANGELES, PRNewswire -- When We All Vote hosted the first Culture of Democracy Summit featuring When We All Vote Co-Chairs Chris Paul, Selena Gomez, Liza Koshy, Bretman Rock and Kerry Washington, Former Attorney General Eric Holder, Magic Johnson, Doc Rivers, David Hogg and more.

The four-day nonpartisan convening brought together artists, athletes, academics, grassroots organizers and business leaders to discuss the role different industries play in protecting and strengthening democracy through voter registration, education, mobilization and culture change.

More than 1,000 people convened at the Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles for the final day of the Summit. A full list of speakers and the livestreams from both events are here. Photos and video footage available for members of the media are here.

Special Summit Announcements: During the final day of the Summit, Lyft announced that the company will provide transportation grants to Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students participating in When We All Vote’s VOTE LOUD HBCU Squad Challenge in the fall.

When We All Vote partnered with the Center for Media & Social Impact and MTV Entertainment Studios to release first-of-itskind research examining how voting, civic engagement and civic leadership are shown in top entertainment programming. The study found that while TV show characters are often

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When We All Vote will use this research and partnership to launch a new initiative to create more diverse narratives around voting, civic engagement and public service. At the Summit, leading entertainment executives, producers and showrunners, including Adam Conover, Scott Budnick, Charles D. King and Wanda Sykes, discussed the importance of civics in storytelling.

Recap of the Four Day Culture of Democracy Summit Friday, June 10th: When We All Vote hosted the virtual day of the Culture of Democracy Summit with conversations on the state of democracy; environmental justice; reproductive rights; the faith community’s role in protecting democracy; how the music industry can influence change; and gerrymandering. Speakers included Sherrilyn Ifill, Marc Elias, Eric Holder, Common, Chloe x Halle, Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, Bishop Reginald T. Jackson, Allie Redhorse Young and Mini Timmaraju. When We All Vote also spotlighted leaders in the voting community from Nsé Ufot at the New Georgia Project to Maria Teresa Kumar from Voto Latino.

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