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Citizen The Citizen: Serving The Black Community For 55 Years Week of Sept. 23, 2020

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Brand Launches Initiative to Support Black-Owned Businesses and Organizations Page 4

How to Make Kids’ Birthdays Special While Social Distancing Page 6

Newest trends for Black and Brown travelers presented at 7th Annual “State of Black Tourism” Event Page 8

Ninth Ward Alderman Anthony Beale wants to establish a COP House in his ward. The privately-funded, police-backed pilot program would serve as a way to reduce crime in the Chicago Police Department 5th District. Photo courtesy of Alderman Anthony Beale

ALDERMAN WANTS TO ESTABLISH COP HOUSE

Ninth Ward Alderman Anthony Beale believes that establishing a “COP House” in his ward will reduce crime in the neighborhood. PAGE 2

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC. DONATES $50,000 TO THE NAACP, FUNDS THE JAMES WELDON JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. will donate $50,000 to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to fund the new James Weldon Johnson Scholarship.

The James Weldon Johnson Scholarship is named in honor of Bro. James Weldon Johnson, civil rights activist, author of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” unofficially known as the “Negro National Anthem,” and former Executive Director of the NAACP from 1920 – 1930. The scholarship will provide support to students who exemplify Bro. Johnson’s commitment to social justice and community engagement. For more information, visit www.phibetasigma1914.org.

HEALTH

AARP BULLETIN REVEALS WHY WE GET SICK MORE OFTEN THAN PREVIOUS GENERATIONS Researchers into the human immune system are discovering that a host of environmental, lifestyle and medical issues not faced by previous generations are causing our immune systems to become routinely “dysregulated,” making older adults more susceptible to infections, including the coronavirus, according to a special report in the AARP Bulletin this month.

The report includes a unique five-part plan to lower your risk of infections and disease this winter, including a morning- to-night guide to bolstering your immunity, a list of six things never to do again, expert tips and more.

To learn more, visit www.aarp.org or follow @AARP and @ AARPadvocates

LAW & POLITICS

SUPREME COURT JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG, ‘A JURIST OF HISTORIC STATURE’ DIES AT 87 Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday, September 18, surrounded by her family at her home in Washington, D.C., due to complications of metastatic pancreas cancer. She was 87 years old.

According to a press release, Justice Ginsburg was appointed to the Supreme Court by President Clinton in 1993. She was the second woman appointed to the Court and served more than 27 years.

Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. said of Justice Ginsburg: “Our Nation has lost a jurist of historic stature. We at the Supreme Court have lost a cherished colleague. Today we mourn, but with confidence that future generations will remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg as we knew her -- a tireless and resolute champion of justice.”

Justice Ginsburg was born in Brooklyn, New York, March 15, 1933. She married Martin D. Ginsburg in 1954. She received her B.A. from Cornell University, attended Harvard Law School, and received her LL.B. from Columbia Law School. She served as a law clerk to the Honorable Edmund L. Palmieri, judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, from 1959–1961.

From 1961–1963, she was a research associate and then associate director of the Columbia Law School Project on International Procedure. She was a Professor of Law at Rutgers University School of Law from 1963–1972, and Columbia Law School from 1972–1980, and a fellow at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences in Stanford, California from 1977–1978. In 1971, she was instrumental in launching the Women’s Rights Project of the American Civil Liberties Union, and served as the ACLU’s General Counsel from 1973–1980, and on the National Board of Directors from 1974–1980.

She was appointed a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in 1980. During her more than 40 years as a Judge and a Justice, she was served by 159 law clerks.

While on the Court, the Justice authored My Own Words (2016), a compilation of her speeches and writings.

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Ninth Ward Alderman Anthony Beale believes that establishing a “COP House” in his ward will reduce crime in the neighborhood.

Beale introduced an order that would establish the house, which would be privately-funded and police- approved for the Chicago Police Department 5th District. Beale said a private entity is set to fund $200,000 of the project.

The order states, “The Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department shall review and take all necessary actions to approve a community policing pilot program, commonly referred to as [a] COP House” in the 5th District.”

The Community Oriented Policing (COP) House idea was originated in Racine, Wis. The house would be rehabbed, used as a satellite Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy office and a community center, where kids can participate in different activities.

There would also be cameras around the house. The other part of the project would involve taking a vacant lot near the house and transforming it into a playground.

“It gets the people on the block in

the community involved with the police because now the police are there every day. They’re in and out of the house every day. They’re interacting with the residents and they become a neighbor on the block,” he said.

According to Beale, in Racine, Wis., the program reduced crime by more than 50 percent. Beale added at a minimum, he is looking to do two COP Houses in his ward as a pilot program.

“And, if it works, then we can roll this thing out across the city. Because right now, there are no other programs being pushed [or] funded,” he said. “This is an innovative idea that I think will work.”

Beale said he is trying to get the administration to approve it, but according to him, they will not. When asked why the administration would not approve the pilot program for the COP House, Beale said he is unsure.

He said he presented it to the last three police superintendents, including Eddie Johnson, Charlie Beck and David Brown.

“My commander is in favor of it.

The community is in favor of it. I’m in favor of it and it’s a unique crime fighting tool that is a no-brainer because it doesn’t cost the taxpayers anything,” he said. “If it works, we

have everything to gain and absolutely nothing to lose.”

Beale said the community is frustrated because there was a house under contract and because the project was not approved, the contract was lost. Meanwhile, Beale said five people have been shot this year, three around the house and two on the block. It is Beale’s hope that the project gets approved this year, so it can be ready for spring 2021.

“It should’ve been open this year where we could’ve saved some lives.

We could’ve done different things, that didn’t happen — but I’m still pushing,” he said.

When asked about the reaction from Black Lives Matter, defunding the police and abolishing the police groups, Beale said having a COP House in the 9th Ward wouldn’t conflict with any of those movements, adding the house would be “a totally privately-funded program.”

Beale added he’s excited about the program. He said the community and funders are ready to go.

The Mayor’s Office said they would defer to the Chicago Police Department about the project and the Chicago Police Department Office of Communications said the proposal is still under review.

OneUnited Bank Announces Its 10th Annual “I Got Bank” 2020 Youth Essay & Art Contest Winners OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the U.S., recently announced the winners of its 10th annual “I Got Bank! Youth Essay & Art Contest.” For the first time, there were 5 winners who submitted art, matching 5 winners who submitted essays on financial literacy. Each of the ten (10) youth winners are awarded a $1,000 savings account.

The winners are Amina Anyabwele, 9, Miramar, FL; William Cum Jr., 8, Pompano Beach, FL; Morgan Hardwick, 12, Washington, DC; Loren Herrell-Guy, 11, Chicago, IL; Olivia Hur, 12, La Crescenta-Montrose, CA; Mariah Mack, 12,

Grovetown, GA; Javonte Patton, 12, Palm Coast, FL; Alizah Perez, 12, Pembroke Pines, FL; Sophia Prakash, 9, Glendora, CA; Aarionna Totty, 9, Holly, MI. Each winner expressed how they would use what they learned from their financial literacy reading in very creative ways, including starting a business, adding to their existing savings account and creating a vision board.

The panel of judges included Teri Williams, the bank’s President & Chief Operating Officer.

Williams, who wrote the

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book I Got Bank! What My Grandad Taught Me About Money (Beckham) after she discovered the lack of books geared toward educating urban youth about financial literacy, stated, “This year we were excited to see the quality of the art submissions in addition to the essays. Congratulations to our winners and their families for appreciating the importance of financial literacy.”

The “I Got Bank!” youth essay & art contest is part of a larger OneUnited Bank initiative to make financial literacy a core value of the Black community. This year, due to the COVID-19

pandemic, OneUnited Bank offered a free copy of the I Got Bank book on their website to assist parents who are homeschooling their children.

To learn more about past I Got Bank winners, please visit the OneUnited Bank Financial Literacy Blog.

OneUnited Bank has also launched its Financial Education Center with online playlists on Financial Basics, Major Life Decisions, Starting a Career, Small Business and Preventing Elder Fraud. OneUnited Bank hopes its efforts will improve the financial skills of children and adults throughout the country.

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NEWS Sepsis is a deadly complication of COVID-19, but more than 60% of adults don’t know Timed to coincide with Sepsis Awareness Month, Sepsis Alliance, recently released the results of its 2020 Sepsis Alliance Annual Survey of among more than 2,000 adults in the United States.

The survey, conducted by Radius Global Market Research, found that awareness of the term sepsis has reached a new all-time high of 71%.

However, it also found that only one-third of adults are aware that sepsis is a potential complication of COVID-19, according to information found on the websites, www.bmj.com and www.thelancet.com In addition, only 15% of adults can identify all four common signs and symptoms of sepsis, and one-quarter do not know any of the symptoms.

Sepsis is a prolific and deadly, but often overlooked, disease that takes approximately 270,000 lives a year in the United States alone, according to jamanetwork.com It is also described as the body’s overwhelm-

ing and life-threatening response to infection, which can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death, according sepsis.org.

“Awareness of sepsis and its signs and symptoms is critical to saving lives. It empowers individuals to recognize the signs and symptoms of sepsis in themselves, and others, and get the rapid life-saving treatment they need,” said Karin Molander, MD, FACEP, chair of the Sepsis Alliance Board of Directors.

“During the current pandemic, the need for sepsis awareness is heightened because sepsis is the most common complication observed in severe cases of COVID-19.”

Further analysis of the data exposes deep racial and ethnic disparities in sepsis awareness.

The survey found that 76% of people who identify as white are aware of the term sepsis, while 63% of people who identify as Hispanic are aware of the term, and only 49% of people who identify as Black are aware. Furthermore,

only 5% of people who identify as Black can identify all four common symptoms of sepsis.

Of people who identify as white, 18% can identify these four symptoms.

This is especially concerning because Black and Hispanic (Latino) people are disproportionately affected by COVID-19 in the United States. They are four times more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 than white people are, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.) The gap in sepsis awareness between these populations is most likely a result of health inequities in the United States, the CDC reports, and may very well be contributing to the disparate impact COVID-19 is having on communities of color.

The survey also found that awareness of the term sepsis is correlated with income. 79% of people with an annual income of $75,000 or more annually are aware of the term, whereas only 64% of people with an annual income of

$50,000 or less are aware of the term.

Sepsis has a high mortality rate, but with the advancement in care and increased awareness, there are many survivors. 1.4 million people in the United States survive sepsis every year, according to jamanetwork.com. However, many of them face long-term mental, emotional, and physical challenges. The survey found that 35% of people know someone who has had sepsis, including themselves. Of those who had sepsis, 30% report facing mental health challenges.

Sepsis Awareness has increased by 31% since 2012, when Sepsis Alliance conducted its first online survey. However, increased awareness of the signs and symptoms is still necessary as it remains low (15%) generally, and increased awareness of sepsis is especially needed in communities of color, which have been hit hardest by COVID-19.

The 2020 Sepsis Alliance Annual Survey results can be found at www.sepsis.org/2020-sepsis-awareness-survey/.

New Legislation in Chicago Affects Shared Housing units listed through Airbnb and HomeAway The Chicago City Council recently approved Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot’s ordinance that will strengthen the city’s regulatory oversight of the Shared Housing industry.

The reform ordinance will improve transparency within the home-sharing industry while giving the city of Chicago more regulatory authority to prevent and remove “party houses” and other problem locations.

The new ordinance, which will be implemented by the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) will prohibit the use of Shared Housing units for single-night reservations, require hosts to submit registration applications directly to BACP and receive approval before listing, create a tiered license fee and host registration fee and increase the city’s ability to enforce against and remove problem units.

“Chicago’s home-sharing industry is a critical link for residents and visitors in our city, that’s why with this monumental ordinance, we are not only ensuring customers have the transparency they need but also making it easier for small operators to become licensed in our city,” said Mayor Lightfoot. “By enhancing the city’s enforcement powers against bad actors and increasing regulatory oversight through BACP, we can further ensure this new and innovative industry remains safe for all of Chicago’s residents.”

Chicago’s Shared Housing industry has been regulated since 2016 under a ground- breaking regulatory model that made Chicago the first city in the nation to receive infor-

mation from hosts, allowing the city to enforce restrictions designed to protect quality of life throughout Chicago. However, the industry has evolved over the past four years, and the ordinance passed recently will make significant regulatory changes that are necessary to ensure safe and responsible operations. The new regulations will reform the industry in the following ways: Remove the ability for shared housing hosts to list units and accept reservations while their registration application is pending; • Make BACP the point of intake for registration applications; • Prohibit the use of Shared Housing units for single-night reservations; • Enhance BACP’s enforcement authority around Shared Housing units being used for parties; • Expand the zoning districts that can prohibit Shared Housing through Restricted Residential Zones; and • Create a tiered licensing fee for platforms to make it easier for small operators to become licensed while adding a registration fee “Over the last four years, we have worked tirelessly to oversee the evolving shared housing industry within the limits of the existing regulations,” said BACP Commissioner Rosa Escareño. “This ordinance will modernize the process, improve host registrations and enhance the city’s ability to hold problem actors accountable while preserving the innovation that is critical to this industry.”

Currently, there are 8,869 Shared Housing units listed through two licensed shared housing intermedi-

aries – Airbnb and HomeAway. The ordinance passed recently was created following the efforts of a working group created by Mayor Lightfoot and led in part by Alderman Mitts, Chairman of the Committee on License and Consumer Protection.

The Working Group was created to review the regulations and prepare a new regulatory structure. The ordinance is a product of that working group and will bring much-needed transparency, enforcement authority and regulatory change to address the issues raised at the subject matter hearing, according to a news release.

“The home-sharing industry is an important part of our city, but our previous regulations have restricted our ability to ensure responsible operations,” said Emma Mitts, 37th Ward Alderman and chairman of the Committee on License and Consumer Protection. “Under this ordinance, Chicago is taking the lead with strong and ground-breaking regulations that ensure safety, protect residents and maintain innovation within the industry.”

Unlike with any business license application, shared housing hosts have been granted the ability to immediately list and rent their units through an intermediary before they received approval from BACP. Under the ordinance that was passed, shared housing hosts will no longer be able to list and rent their unit while their application is pending and must wait until an application is approved by BACP before listing their unit on any platform. According to a news release, this is designed www.citizennewspapergroup.com

to strengthen existing regulations by preventing the listing of units at prohibited locations, and prevent frivolous appeals that unnecessarily prolong the application process.

Additionally, for all other business licenses, the city receives critical application information directly from the applicant. However, shared housing hosts have submitted their information directly to the intermediary, who then has submitted this information to BACP every two weeks. This has led to incomplete data and a lack of identifying information that would support enforcement against problem locations. The recently passed ordinance will require applicants to submit complete and accurate information directly to BACP along with a new $125 registration fee in order to register.

This will improve the city’s ability to ensure regulations are being met and take enforcement when necessary against problem locations.

“This ordinance is a needed change; for too long, communities have suffered from out of control ‘party houses,’ in my ward and throughout the city,” said Michele Smith, 43rd Ward Alderman and co-sponsor of the reform ordinance. “Now more Chicago residents who want to restrict short term rentals in their community will be able to petition to keep them out of their precinct.”

In order to stop the proliferation of problem party locations that negatively impact neighboring residents, the reform ordinance will prohibit the use of shared housing and vacation rental units for single-night

reservations and enhance the city’s enforcement authority to prevent and remove party houses. This will make it easier for the city to revoke a registration after only one instance of an illegal party or overcrowding, while lowering the threshold for revocation for other nuisance conditions.

Currently, 25% of registered voters within certain residentially zoned precincts can petition to prohibit Shared Housing within their precinct. Under the ordinance, this will be expanded so that additional precincts could take advantage of this option. For the first time, Restricted Residential Zones can now be established in RT- 3.5, RT-4, RM-4.5 and RM-5 zoning districts.

Finally, the ordinance will create a tiered licensing fee for intermediaries and increase the registration fee for each host. Previously, all intermediaries paid an annual fee of $10,000, no matter the size of the platform. Under the proposal, intermediaries with 1 to 499 units will pay a decreased fee of $5,000 per year, intermediaries with 500 to 999 units will pay $7,500, and intermediaries with 1,000 or more units will pay the current rate of $10,000 per year. This will make it easier for smaller operators to compete and come into compliance.

The single-night prohibition, increased enforcement authority and Restricted Residential Zone expansion will come into effect on October 17 (ten days after publication of this ordinance). The additional reforms, including the new application process and registration fee, will come into effect on April 1, 2021.

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BUSINESS

GreenTek Packaging Launches First-Ever Non-Plastic Disposable Utensils Made from Hemp Made from all natural elements, including U.S.-grown industrial hemp, GreenTek Packaging LLC’s newly launched Hemptensils™ is the first in-kind brand of plant-based disposable utensils that, unlike wasteful plastic end-use products, won’t harm the environment, according to a news release.

Developed by engineer and GreenTek Founder Jordan Hinshaw, Hemptensil forks, spoons, and knives are 100 percent bio-based (they have no petroleum) and are compostable, meaning they can break down heat and bacteria into water, air, and carbon dioxide. However, if the products were to end up in a landfill, they would not be devastating to the environment. The products also have a shelf life of more than four years. GreenTek is currently selling Hemptensils products on ecommerce channels, including its own website, Amazon, and the new “Shop” channels on Facebook and Instagram.

Additionally, GreenTek puts a major focus on sustainable production, as well as building American communities, farms, and manufacturing in accordance with the federal legalization of industrial hemp (less than 0.3 percent tetrahydrocannabinol) for a stronger, greener economic future. The company partners with growers in California, Kentucky, and North Dakota and is additionally in talks with a few other co-ops that represent hundreds of acres of hemp in the Midwest to see what can be done with their waste profiles.

Never has there been greater uncertainty as to the future of the American economy, but purchasing domestically produced hemp enriches both the consumer and the nation.

“There are 40 billion single use utensils used in America every year, of which barely nine percent are recycled. And considering the fact that businesses are using more plastic during the COVID-19 pandemic than they previously were, there could be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050,” said Hinshaw.

“Hemptensils offers a sustainable alternative that leans into the reality of our failing recycling systems to minimize our impact. Using Hemptensils greatly reduces the amount of plastic produced, and as a result, reduces the amount of long term waste created. Plus, working solely with American hemp growers gives us the ability to strengthen our economy.

Essentially, by using Hemptensils products, consumers and businesses can play their part to create both a greener, healthier future and a much more sustainable economy.”

Hemptensils

GreenTek purchases processed, decorticated hemp that has been converted into petroleum-free hemp pellets to produce its Hemptensils products. At its facility in Long Beach, the company combines pellets with decomposition accelerating enzymes, heats the mixture, and then injection-presses it into a custom mold.

In addition to Hemptensils, GreenTek manufactures hemp polymer cosmetic containers and secondary packaging products. The hemp polymer cosmetic containers offer an innovative solution to the billions of temporary plastic containers produced only to be thrown away. And, from exterior hemp paper boxes to compostable shipping labels, seals, and stickers, GreenTek’s secondary packaging products provide the essential accessories for purists and enthusiasts alike. GreenTek’s design team also offers additional custom, bio-based packaging options at best-in-class pricing.

GreenTek is working on inking multiple distribution deals to get its product into grocers and restaurants. The company currently has a partnership with Follow The Leader Distribution, which is based in Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada.

GreenTek also has plans to start selling new hemp straw products.

Those interested in staying updated on GreenTek’s new product launches should follow the company on Facebook @ ShopHemptensils, on Instagram @shophemptensils, on Twitter @GreenTekPlanet, and on LinkedIn (GreenTek Packaging, LLC).

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“WE FULLY INTEND TO SUPPORT BLACK-OWNED ENTREPRENEURS IN MEANINGFUL WAYS THAT LEAD TO GROWTH WHILE ENCOURAGING AND RECYCLING THE BLACK DOLLAR IN OUR COMMUNITY,” SAID GABRIELLE UNION. “THE SUCCESS OF THE FLAWLESS BRAND IS IMPORTANT TO ME, BUT SO IS ENSURING THAT WE ARE ACTIVELY CONTRIBUTING OUR REACH AND RESOURCES TO HELP EMPOWER OTHERS.”

Brand Launches Initiative to Support Black-Owned Businesses and Organizations Award-winning actress, producer and co-founder of Flawless by Gabrielle Union, Gabrielle Union, and celebrity hairstylist and business partner Larry Sims, recently announced the launch of the “Lift As We Climb” initiative in support of black-owned businesses and community organizations.

It is estimated that almost half of black-owned businesses will not survive the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has far-reaching and devastating consequences in communities and families.

As a majority black-owned business, Flawless by Gabrielle Union will lend its support to others by highlighting black-owned brands across its social channels and webpages to elevate visibility and opportunities for these entities.

Consumers can learn more about each brand and purchase products from them through Gabrielle Union’s celebrity page on Amazon.com.

The initial group of Black-owned brands selected to highlight and ‘lift’ include: Mented Cosmetics, award-winning non-toxic cosmetics

line for all skin tones and pigments; Darlyng & Co, an innovative baby and children’s brand offering natural and non-toxic products; Honey Pot, the first natural and plant-based feminine care system; and BLK and Bold, a specialty coffee and tea brand.

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Health’s Imperative, the only national non-profit organization dedicated solely to the health and wellness of Black women and girls. A portion of proceeds of eligible purchases will be donated to the non-profit organization in collaboration with the Amazon Smile Foundation.

“We fully intend to support black-owned entrepreneurs in meaningful ways that lead to growth while encouraging and recycling the Black dollar in our community,” said Gabrielle Union. “The success of the Flawless brand is important to me,

but so is ensuring that we are actively contributing our reach and resources to help empower others.”

The “Lift As We Climb” initiative is a year-round effort that will continue to feature community organizations, small businesses, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and business mentorship opportunities as Flawless

by Gabrielle Union expands.

For additional information about the participating brands and organizations, please visit Flawless by Gabrielle Union store on Amazon. com.

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Citi has a long-standing commitment to closing the racial wealth gap, and now with Action for Racial Equity, we are launching more than $1 billion in strategic initiatives to accelerate those efforts across our lines of business.

These efforts will provide greater access to banking and credit in communities of color, increase investment in Black-owned businesses, expand homeownership among Black Americans and advance anti-racist practices in the financial services industry. That way communities of color can build a stronger economic presence and progress towards a future that we can all believe in.

Learn more about Citi’s Action for Racial Equity at Citigroup.com/racialequity

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NEWS

How to Make Kids’ Birthdays Special While Social Distancing StatePoint - While some of the traditions of a typical birthday are not possible these days, parents can find new ways to celebrate these important milestones. Here are a few ideas for making your child’s upcoming birthday feel special: • Host a Virtual Party: Use video conferencing tools to host a party for your child. Consider picking a theme or activity for the event.

Start with a meet and greet and then dive right in -- from painting and pottery to sing-alongs and science projects, there are many fun themes that work well from a distance. Remember to tell all your guests in advance what they will need to participate or even drop off pre-made goody bags with supplies and snacks to celebrate.

• Plan a Drive-by Birthday Parade: These days, drive-by celebration parades are all the rage for graduations, birthdays and more -and this is for good reason. What better way to honor a special occasion than by seeing everyone you love? Tell friends and family what time to drive by, encouraging participants to use signs, music, balloons and banners to make a splash.

• Request Cards: Make a secret request to

friends and family asking them to send cards in the mail. Kids love receiving mail, especially on their birthdays. Alternatively, ask loved ones to create video greetings or other electronic messages.

• Give Fun Gifts: Don’t forget the presents!

Colorful, interactive toys will brighten the occasion, making your child’s birthday and year to come special. Consider Myla’s Sparkling Friends from VTech, a new collection of interactive toys that talk, sing and light up with a kaleidoscope of colors. With flapping wings and tail feathers that wag, colorful accessories and unique songs and sayings, this line -which includes Mia the Unicorn, Ava the Fox, Penny the Peacock and more – is packed with value at a great giftable price.

• Take an Outing: Parents comfortable doing so might consider planning a socially distanced picnic in the park. Bring your child’s favorite foods, treats and games for a fun-filled day.

Birthdays may look a bit different this year, but that doesn’t mean your family can’t celebrate. Virtual parties, gifts and special greetings can give your child a sense of normalcy and make them feel special on their birthday.

Virtual parties, gifts and special greetings can give your child a sense of normalcy and make them feel special on their birthday.

BUILD BACK BETTER

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

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NEWS Newest trends for Black and Brown travelers presented at 7th Annual “State of Black Tourism” Event The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) recently presented its 7th Annual “State of Black Tourism” event on September 17, in partnership with the National Press Club.

Known as one of the preeminent organizations in the hospitality industry, NCBMP’s annual “State of Black Tourism” included a virtual convening that featured the leading hospitality executives in the industry, along with elected officials, who presented the newest trends for Black and Brown travelers in the U.S. and around the world.

Additionally, the virtual convening discussed current practices that affect Black hospitality professionals as well as the overall impact on the industry post Covid19 and George Floyd.

The 7th Annual “State of Black Tourism” is supported by the NCBMP national partners who include Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, Richmond Region Tourism, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, and regmatch. For more information, visit www.ncbmp. com.

The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP), founded in 1983, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the training needs of Black hospitality professionals, and more, that support Black meetings and events.

Since its founding, NCBMP has

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The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP), founded in 1983, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the training needs of Black hospitality professionals, and more, that support Black meetings and events.

KNOWN AS ONE OF THE PREEMINENT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY, NCBMP’S ANNUAL “STATE OF BLACK TOURISM” INCLUDED A VIRTUAL CONVENING WHERE PRESENTERS DISCUSSED THE NEWEST TRENDS FOR BLACK AND BROWN TRAVELERS IN THE U.S. made a significant impact in the hospitality community by advocating for equity and helping members maximize their return on investments.

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REAL ESTATE AC 9-16/2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC DBA CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs. GENEVA HOFFMAN; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; ASSOCIATES FINANCE INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 10203 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, October 19, 2020 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 25-03-419-027-0000.

Commonly known as 9318 South Rhodes Avenue , Chicago, IL 60619. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Edgar J. Ortega at Plaintiff's Attorney, Marinosci Law Group, PC, 134 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. (312) 940-8580. 1907853 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3155852 ____________________________

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION EASTERN SAVINGS BANK FSB; Plaintiff, vs. KENNETH R. JONES; DERITA J. JONES; CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS NONRECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN TENANTS AND OCCUPANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 2975 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, October 19, 2020 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 9640 South Avenue L, Chicago, Illinois 60617.

P.I.N. 26-05-314-037-0000. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a multi-family residence (two to six apartments). The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. Stephen G. Daday at Plaintiff's Attorney, Klein, Daday, Aretos & O'Donoghue, LLC, 1051 Perimeter Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173. (847) 5908700. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3155861 ____________________________

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC DBA CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs.

FULTON NOLEN, JR.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF FULTON NOLEN, SR.; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 5560 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, October 19, 2020 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-35-410-028-0000.

Commonly known as 8522 S Blackstone Ave., Chicago, IL 60619. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Edgar J. Ortega at Plaintiff's Attorney, Marinosci Law Group, PC, 134 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. (312) 940-8580. 1902688 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3155863 ____________________________

TECHNOLOGY How Cool Tech Can Inspire Your Child (StatePoint) Many kids gravitate toward technology, leaving parents looking for ways to introduce it to them in a safe, age-appropriate way.

Here are three examples of how kids can turn to their gadgets and gear to inspire their creative side, build new skills and even get outdoors and on the move: • Make a Movie: Budding creators and cinematographers can sharpen their technical skills and become content creators using the new KidiZoom Creator Cam digital camera from VTech.

This high-definition video camera kit features a green screen and over 20 animated backgrounds that let kids pretend to get chased by a T-Rex, go to outer space or even disappear. Setting up the shot with the tabletop tripod (which turns into a selfie stick) and using the built-in microphone, kid creators can capture great footage, then use the easy, on-screen editing tools to add intros and music or produce trick shots and time-lapse video. With safety in mind, there is no built-in Wi-Fi, giving parents control over how kids share their content. After a masterpiece is complete, at parent’s discretion, the video can be uploaded and shared with friends and family via the included USB cable.

• Write a Story: Does your child love to tell or write stories? A host of apps designed for kids at various ages and stages can help them hone their craft and share their literary works. Some offer pictorial writing prompts, giving kids ideas of what to write about next. Other apps serve as publishing tools, allowing kids to transform their work into eBooks to be shared.

• Capture the Action: Wearable tech is great for kids on the move. Whether they are leaping, running, biking or engaged in the device’s built-in active play challenges, they can capture the action using the two cameras of the Smartwatch DX2, and then customize the photos and footage using the device’s Silly Me app. Both kids and parents will enjoy everything this innovative, safe smartwatch has to offer.

Expanding your child’s creative skills and interests is easier than ever these days thanks to kid-friendly technology offering new creative outlets and inspiration.

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It all started in 1998 when a group of Hyundai dealers wanted to make a difference for kids facing cancer.

Their idea blossomed into Hyundai Hope On Wheels®. Now, every time a new Hyundai is sold a portion goes to Hyundai Hope On Wheels to help fight childhood cancer. To date, over $172 million and 1,000 grants have gone to support research at children’s hospitals with the hope of finding a cure. And during the COVID-19 crisis, Hyundai has also donated $4.4 million for drive-thru testing to help expedite diagnosis for health-compromised and at-risk children. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to remember that hope is our greatest feature. And it comes standard on every Hyundai.

Model pictured for illustrative purposes only. For every new Hyundai vehicle purchased, $14 is donated by Hyundai to Hyundai Hope On Wheels. Funds are used for pediatric cancer research grants and to raise public awareness.

For more info visit HyundaiHopeOnWheels.org. Hyundai is a registered trademark of Hyundai Motor Company. All rights reserved. ©2020 Hyundai Motor America.