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United Partners with OneTen to Help Create One Million Family-Sustaining Jobs for Black Talent Over 10 Years

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16TH DISTRICT ILLINOIS SENATE CANDIDATE

READY TO START DAY ONE La’Mont R. Williams is running for 16th District of the Illinois State Senate. The seat is currently occupied by State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins.

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La’Mont R. Williams is a candidate for the 16th District Illinois State Senate. Williams is a practicing lawyer who serves as the Chief of Staff for Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry. PHOTO PROVIDED BY LA’MONT R. WILLIAMS

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briefly BUCKNER TOUTS BUDGET SUPPORTING LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, PROMOTING PUBLIC SAFETY, EDUCATION FUNDING

Following a productive spring legislative session, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, cast his vote to pass a budget with support for working families, new proactive public safety measures and evidenced-based funding for education. He issued this statement: “After lengthy negotiations, we crafted a budget that mirrors the needs of the people of Illinois and puts our money where it’s going to do the most good, and I was happy to give my full support.”

“Public safety was also a priority this session, and I was pleased to see the proactive approach we took. Carjackings have been on the rise, and we allocated $48 million dollars to intervention programs, youth summer jobs programs and other positive methods of combating these crimes.”

“This budget also prioritized education funding, specifically evidence-based education funding. Money will go to schools and communities most in-need. As I said, in the budget negotiation process putting money where it will do the most good is important to me. By basing funding allocation on evidence and giving it to schools that need it for essentials, we will give our young people the resources they need to grow and develop in our education system despite where they may live.”

“This is a budget that will do a lot of good.

Most importantly, it will create more opportunities in communities where young people feel like they’re growing up with no options. At the end of the day, that’s our goal.”

HUNDREDS OF CHICAGO STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN A 3 DAY ENGINEERING COMPETITION

Project SYNCERE (Supporting Youth’s Needs with Core Engineering Research Experiments) will host its 5th annual ENpowered Games event on May 4th, 5th and 6th. This year there are two challenges; 1) Design and build Green Automations using Lego Roboticss, aimed at making homes more environmentally friendly and 2) Design a robot to play a unique game of shuffleboard. The ENpowered Games competition attracts hundreds of middle school students from across Chicago’s South and West sides, allowing them to showcase their knowledge and skills against other students, and may the best engineer win.

The ENpowered Games is the culmination of a 10-week program in which students have learned about engineering careers, how to apply the engineering design process and mastery of specific engineering skill. This year’s competition will bring together students from 9 Chicago area schools.

The first two days of the competition will consist of the students using their engineering skills to design and build a robot to play in a shuffle board competition. This challenge consists of designing, building and testing a robot that automatically finds cups on a playing field and pushes them into a series of zones to gain the most points. They will also present their Green Smart Home designs. The final day of the competition will serve as the closing ceremony and celebration of the student participants. On May 6th we will announce the winners of this year’s competition while highlighting the work that they accomplished over the year.

This year’s game sponsors include: The Boeing Company, ComEd, Peoples Gas, Molex, Polk Brothers Foundation, The Donley Foundation, Millhouse Charities, ArcelorMittal, Lenovo, U.S. Department of Education and Rogers Family.

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16th District Illinois Senate Candidate ready to start day one Continued from page 1

BY TIA CAROL JONES

Williams is running because he wants to make a generational change in his community, and throughout the District. He grew up in the 16th District and is ready to fill Collins’ shoes. Collins has endorsed Williams in his run for the seat.

“I understand the duties and responsibilities of being a State Senator and how this role directly impacts my community and constituents. Service to my community is a major aspect of who I am and what I believe. I live each day trying to serve the public as best I can through my work and volunteerism. I’m running because it is time to stand with people, on principle, for progress,” Williams said.

The 16th Illinois Senate District stretches from the South side of Chicago – Auburn Gresham, West Chatham and West Englewood – to the Southwest suburbs -- Justice, Hickory Hills, Bridgeview, Oak Lawn and Burbank.

Williams works as the chief of staff for Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry. During his time in that role he has learned that effective leadership comes from communication, collaboration and action. His work with Lowry during the last three years has allowed him to grow as a leader in the government space.

He also is a practicing attorney who graduated from Loyola University Chicago Law School. He has experience drafting, analyzing and pushing legislation and legislative amendments on the County and State levels. He believes his experience has prepared him to do the work

on day one.

“My background as a lawyer allows me to see legislation from both the theoretical side as a new law, and the practical side when we apply the law. I routinely lead collaborative meetings between staff from all levels of government to better and effectively collaborate the efforts of elected officials from the federal, state, county, and city levels,” he said.

One of the pieces of legislation he would introduce focuses on strengthening Illinois’ minority-owned business entity (MBE) and women-owned business entity (WBE) program. He wants to address the requirements for granting waivers to the State’s participation goals.

Williams has received endorsements from Illinois State Senators Mattie Hunter, Emil Jones III and Robert Peters. He believes those endorsements speak to his work on the frontlines of Cook County government, in regards to ensuring economic opportunities for minority-owned and women-owned businesses.

Williams believes that transparency creates trust in government and cooperation between leadership and the community.

“Taking the time to hear from community members and share updates is the only way an elected official can be sure they’re working toward the right solutions that protect and lift up the people they represent. And, ultimately, that brings us unity,” he said.

For more information about La’Mont R. Williams and his campaign for the 16th District of the Illinois State Senate, visit www.lamontrwilliams.com.

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL: ILLINOIS RECEIVES OVER $800 MILLION FROM TOBACCO MANUFACTURERS Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Friday, April 22, announced Illinois has received more than $804 million from tobacco manufacturers as part of the 1998 Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA).

In addition to receiving its annual MSA payment, more than $258 million, Illinois has also received more than $546 million tobacco manufacturers were recently required to release. The funding had previously been withheld from annual MSA payments to the state.

“Although Illinois has prevailed in both arbitrations conducted so far, the process became so cumbersome and drawn out that Illinois has had to wait too long to receive the money it is owed. Without this settlement, that would be the case for years to come,” Raoul added.

“This settlement, which brings in hundreds of millions of dollars now and resolves the dispute for the next six years, is a much better resolution for Illinois than waiting decades to receive the money owed.”

Attorney General Raoul’s office recently finalized a settlement separate from the MSA, which resolves claims by tobacco companies that they were authorized to reduce their annual payments to Illinois and other states as a result of cigarette sales by other tobacco companies that do not participate in the MSA. In 2013 and 2021, two arbitration panels composed of former federal judges found that Illinois was not subject to this payment reduction, known as the Nonparticipating Manufacturer Adjustment, in certain years. The panels

determined that the state diligently enforced the provisions of the Tobacco Product Manufacturers’ Escrow Act, which requires tobacco manufacturers – not the state – to carry financial burdens imposed on the state by cigarette smoking. For several years, states including Illinois have disputed the payment reduction, arguing that its misapplication has allowed participating manufacturers to withhold billions of dollars. The settlement resolves the dispute for additional years through 2028 and required tobacco companies participating in the MSA to release around $546,313,882 they withheld from Illinois’ annual payments.

The MSA resolved claims brought by several states, including Illinois, brought against tobacco companies in the 1990s. The states alleged tobacco companies intentionally marketed cigarettes to children and hid cigarettes’ addictive qualities and harmful health effects.

They entered into the MSA, which imposed major restrictions on tobacco company marketing practices and prohibited advertising aimed at youth.

For more information and free resources to help quit tobacco, please visit the Illinois Tobacco Quitline website or call 1-866-QUIT-YES. This settlement of the Master Settlement Agreement dispute is being handled by Special Litigation Deputy Bureau Chief Darren Kinkead, Tobacco Enforcement Bureau Chief Katherine Johnson, and Public Interest Division Deputy Chief David Buysse.

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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES CONGRESS TO PASS BENEFITS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS, FAMILIES AFFECTED BY WORK-RELATED PTSD Attorney General Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 53 attorneys general, urged Congress to pass the Public Safety Officer Support Act of 2022. The legislation would address current gaps in support for public safety officers who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) associated with the high-risk nature of their jobs.

In the letter to Congress, the attorneys general acknowledge the significant job-related stressors and exposure to trauma experienced on a daily basis by police, firefighters and emergency medical technicians and the cumulative effect that work can have on mental health. Raoul and the attorneys general urge passage of the proposed legislation that would expand the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program (PSOB) to support public safety officers who have died or are disabled as a result of suicide, suicide attempts or PTSD. Compared to the general public, public safety officers are 25.6 times more likely to develop PTSD, and research has shown individuals suffering from PTSD are at increased risk of suicide.

“Every day, thousands of Illinois police officers, firefighters and emergency responders go to work protecting our communities and responding to emergency situations,” Raoul said. “Many of these interactions are stressful and traumatic, leading to an increased risk for mental health comorbidities. It is vital we do everything we can to support these individuals who support us every day.”

The proposed legislation supports public safety officers suffering from PTSD by: • Designating work-related PTSD as a “line-of duty” injury for eligible officers and those disabled from attempted suicide.

• Allowing families of officers who die by trauma-linked suicide to apply for death benefits.

The proposal is endorsed by the American Psychological Association, the Fraternal Order of Police, the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, the National Association of Police Organizations, the Sergeants Benevolent Association, the National Sheriffs Association, Blue H.E.L.P, the National Border Patrol Council and the United States Capitol Police Labor Committee.

Joining Raoul in filing the comment letter are the attorneys general of Alaska, American Samoa, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Rep. Robin Kelly Presents Checks Totaling $4 Million for FY22 Community Project Funding MATTESON, Ill. – During the week of April 18, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) traveled throughout the Second Congressional District of Illinois to present checks to recipients of her approved Community Project Funding requests. Photos of the visits are available here.

“This week I had the pleasure of visiting four of the outstanding projects that I was able to secure funding for in the FY22 Appropriations law,” said Congresswoman Kelly. “This money is going to help residents and provide services from the South Side of Chicago all the way to Kankakee County.”

On Tuesday, April 19, Congresswoman Kelly visited 4343 Ascending House in Matteson. Ascending House is part of the Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation. This project was awarded $200,000. Funding will go towards creating a video conference center, a podcast studio, and an advanced 3-D printing lab, providing the E-Commerce Entrepreneurs training program, operating the InternMatch Illinois program (which is a match-making platform for small businesses to find the right interns), and building a commercial kitchen.

“We would like to thank Congresswoman Robin Kelly for her support for 4343 Ascending House. 4343 is working with regional groups such as the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce, the Village of Matteson, South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association, the College of Business at Governors State University, Will County, Cook County, I-57 Enterprise Zone, the Regional Development Corporation, Am-

azon, Comcast, Nicor Gas, and others,” said Reggie Greenwood, Executive Director of the Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation. “We seek to support entrepreneurship and innovation in companies through providing shared office space supportive services such as a 3D printing center, podcast studio, and instructor-led training in E-Commerce.”

On Wednesday, April 20, Rep. Kelly was in Kankakee County to visit two of the sites approved for funding. The first was Pembroke Township, which will be receiving $3 million to bring broadband and internet services to approximately 850 residences, businesses, and community anchor institutions.

“As Pembroke Township Supervisor, and on the behalf of the Pembroke Township Board of Trustees, we thank the Honorable Congresswoman Robin Kelly,” said Pembroke Township supervisor Samuel Payton.

“Since her first election as our Congresswoman, she has strived to bring Pembroke into the 21st century. As an elected official her mission has always been to give public service. We thank her for presenting Pembroke Township with a check for $3 million. This will enhance the growth and services for our community.”

“The Village of Hopkins Park and Pembroke Township residents are grateful to Congresswoman Robin Kelly for being our advocate and understanding the needs of this community,” said Mayor of the Village of Hopkins Park Mark A. Hodge. “These funds and this internet project will make a huge difference in the lives of our residents and particularly our children who lack quality internet service.”

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GHOST GUNS TO BE PUT TO REST BY SENATOR COLLINS Illinois Senate Democrats will outline a plan to crack down on the growing threat of unserialized firearms with legislation banning the production and distribution of “ghost guns”–a measure filed by State Senator Jacqueline Collins (D-Chicago).

“My commitment to banning ghost guns and reducing violence in our state has not been, nor will it be, hindered by any obstacle, legislative or otherwise,” Collins said. “So long as we allow fatal gun violence to run rampant in our communities, we leaders do a disservice to the people we represent, and it is my goal to assure the state is tackling these issues at their source.”

With the alarming rise of gun violence in a number of Illinois communities, the existence of untraceable firearms has become a pressing public safety concern.

Ghost guns are firearms that lack serial identification, and they are growing in popularity because of their ease of accessibility. Not only can they be ordered online, but they can also be purchased absent a background check or a FOID card, which is required to carry either a firearm or ammunition in Illinois.

House Bill 4383, an initiative introduced by Senator Collins, would require all firearms –including 3D printed guns –to be serialized, effectively prohibiting the creation and sale of these weapons. Unserialized guns prevent law enforcement from thoroughly conducting their criminal investigations, which hinders their efforts to address the violence in our state. Illinois law enforcement has seen a 400% increase in these types of weapons in just the last five years.

“Our communities have become too accustomed to the tragedies of fatal gun violence,” Collins said. “Protecting our most vulnerable populations requires initiatives like this that stop the proliferation of deadly weapons, prevent crime and support people as they navigate through adverse circumstances.”

This initiative is especially pertinent for communities of color and low-income populations, which typically experience higher rates of armed violence than other communities. HB 4383 passed the General Assembly and goes to the governor for final approval.

LANDMARKS ILLINOIS ISSUES CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR 2022 LANDMARKS ILLINOIS RICHARD H. DRIEHAUS FOUNDATION PRESERVATION AWARDS Landmarks Illinois is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards. Nominations for the annual awards program are due June 1, 2022, and can be submitted using Landmarks Illinois’ online nomination form found here.

The annual awards program, generously supported since 1994 through a grant from the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, honors outstanding preservation projects in Illinois and/or individuals, organizations and advocacy efforts that demonstrate a strong commitment to protecting the places that are important to the people and communities of Illinois.

A jury of preservation professionals will review all nominations submitted and determine the winners of this year’s awards. Those selected for awards will be honored at a public ceremony in Chicago held in the fall and receive a cash prize as well as a custom-designed trophy.

Details on the event will be announced at a later date.

NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS Nominations submitted for the 2022 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards must be projects or people located in Illinois.

Projects must have been completed within the last five years. Phased projects may be considered if the nominated phase is complete and can stand on its own merits.

Nominations may be submitted in someone’s honor and/ or without the knowledge of the nominee. Self-nominations are also accepted. Previous year submissions not selected for awards may be revised and resubmitted for consideration, as well.

There is no fee to submit a nomination. Full nomination guidelines can be downloaded at http://www. landmarks.org/

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United Partners with OneTen to Help Create One Million Family-Sustaining Jobs for Black Talent Over 10 Years CHICAGO PRNewswire -- United Airlines announced a new collaboration with OneTen, a coalition of leading chief executives and their companies committed to creating one million family-sustaining careers for Black talent with opportunity for advancement over the next 10 years. The collaboration with OneTen comes as United has already hired more than 6,000 people since January and expects to hire an additional 8,000 this year alone – with the goal to add 50,000 people to United in the next five years.

United joins more than 60 companies, part of the OneTen coalition, that have committed to significantly increase the hiring of Black talent without four-year college degrees into family-sustaining jobs by improving their hiring, retention, upskilling and advancement practices to support diverse talent.

“Joining OneTen will build on our current talent practices to further develop, retain and advance diverse talent to positions across the airline, better reflecting the customers and communities United serves,” said United Chief Executive Officer, Scott Kirby, who also serves as chair of the Business Roundtable’s Education and Workforce Committee. “I look forward to learning from and working with other companies to close the opportunity gap for Black talent and increase opportunities for underrepresented groups in our workforce.”

OneTen brings together employers, education and training programs and community organizations to create accessible pathways for Black talent into family-sustaining careers with compensation that covers the

basic needs for a family based on the cost of living in each city. As a OneTen member company, United will adopt skills-first hiring and promotion to emphasize the specific competencies a candidate needs to be successful in roles; this will help address the economic gap and systemic barriers for Black talent and help to build a more equitable work environment for everyone.

“OneTen is taking a different approach to job creation by challenging the status quo and barriers that have impeded Black talent. It can be difficult to think differently about recruiting talent based on their skills, not just their college degree, but that is exactly what we need to do,” said OneTen CEO Maurice Jones. “We are delighted that United has taken on that challenge.

Together, we will work to create a new hiring ecosystem that will advance Black talent in the airline industry.”

United is the only major U.S. airline to own a flight training school. United Aviate Academy opened last year and welcomed a historic inaugural class of future pilots, 80% of whom are women or people of color.

United Aviate Academy is a key part of the airline’s goal to train about 5,000 new pilots at the school by 2030, with the goal of at least half women or people of color. This unprecedented training commitment will dramatically expand access to this lucrative and rewarding career while upholding United’s world-class safety standards.

“United is leading transformative change by creating greater awareness and access to lucrative, lifelong careers through efforts like our United Aviate Acade-

my,” said United’s Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer Jessica Kimbrough. “This collaboration will position United to build upon that leadership role to continue driving sustainable change toward a more equitable workplace and world.”

United’s shared purpose is “Connecting People.

Uniting the World.” From our U.S. hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., United operates the most comprehensive global route network among North American carriers. United is bringing back our customers’ favorite destinations and adding new ones on its way to becoming the world’s best airline. For more about how to join the United team, please visit www. united.com/careers and more information about the company is at www.united.com. United Airlines Holdings, Inc., the parent company of United Airlines, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol “UAL”.

OneTen is a coalition of leading chief executives and their companies who are coming together to upskill, hire and promote one million Black individuals who do not yet have a four-year degree into family-sustaining jobs with opportunities for advancement over the next 10 years. OneTen connects employers with talent developers including leading nonprofits and other skill-credentialing organizations who support development of diverse talent. By creating more equitable and inclusive workforces, we believe we can reach our full potential as a nation of united citizens. OneTen recognizes the unique potential in everyone – every individual, every business, every community – to change the arc of America’s story with Black talent. Join us at OneTen.org, where one can be the difference.

PATREON ANNOUNCES PULL UP, AN INCUBATOR AND COMMUNITY FOR CREATORS OF COLOR SAN FRANCISCO PRNewswire -- On Thursday, April 21, Patreon, a membership platform for creators and their most passionate fans, announced Pull Up, an incubator and creative community to give creators of color access to capital and other resources to grow their businesses. Pull Up, powered by Patreon, is supported by and developed with some of the biggest creators of color driving culture today – including Issa Rae’s HOORAE, Blair Imani, Amanda Seales’ Smart Funny & Black, Durand Bernarr, Jade Novah, Nicole Cardoza, Tim Chantarungsu, and Tina Yu, among others.

While the creator economy is growing at an exciting pace, a 2021 study found that BIPOC creators are paid almost a third less (29%) than their white peers. To help bridge this gap, and working with creators of color, Patreon launched Pull Up, a generative ecosystem where creators of color can learn from and grow with industry leaders, and each other, to “pull up” the next generation of creatives.

“We are excited to be a part of Pull Up, powered by Patreon’s Creator Success team, who continue to be a champion for HOORAE on and off the platform,” said Issa Rae, creative partner for Pull Up powered by Patreon.

“We share a core set of values in empowering creators of color with access and resources, so I’m thrilled my team and I get to be on this journey with the other creators in

the initiative.”

Creators can visit pullup.patreon.com to learn more about the community and incubator and sign up to participate. Any creator can join the Pull Up Community and gain access to the Pull Up Salon Series, which is a series of community events, panels, and workshops featuring industry-leading creators of color who share how to hone your creative, entrepreneurial, and community-building skills as you grow a creative business of your own. They will also be invited to join the Pull Up community on a dedicated Discord server to connect and learn from their peers. Select Patreon creators will get the opportunity to apply to the incubator for funding.

On Wednesday, April 27, Patreon hosted Pull Up Late Night, a worldwide livestream for creators, by creators. The special launch event featured D Smoke, Nicole Cardoza, and RT TV who introduced the program, shared their creative journeys and discussed what Pull Up means to them.

“As a musician and creator of color, I know

firsthand the challenges that many face when hustling to grow, perfect their craft and scale their businesses to be profitable,” said Hewan Abebe, Head of Creator Initiatives for the Patreon Creator Success team. “It’s these experiences that propelled me to develop Pull Up, and it is my hope that the program serves as a conduit for creators of color to retain ownership of their work, inspire community, and foster change to help generations coming up.”

Co-founded in 2013 by YouTube star Jack Conte and Sam Yam, Patreon is a membership platform that connects creators and their most passionate fans.

Spearheading the creator economy, Patreon’s 200,000+ creators have connected with more than 7 million fans on Patreon and creators have earned more than $2 billion since the company’s inception. Creators of all types from podcast, video, music, visual arts, gaming and more - use Patreon to share exclusive content, monetize their craft, and engage directly with their biggest fans via content and community. For more information about the company, visit: https:// www.patreon.com/

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Macy’s celebrates Black creatives with the return of Icons of Style, a collaboration with Black visionaries to help move the fashion world forward. (PHOTO: BUSINESS WIRE)

GooGoo for Bar III GooGoo for Bar III is a celebration of curves and womanhood. GooGoo’s passion for design was born from having to improvise her wardrobe due to limited choices in plus size fashion. Designed with functionality, versatility, and a touch of statement making moments in mind, the plus size capsule features mix and match suiting, bold graphic prints and flirty accents. True to the Bar lll aesthetic, the capsule is the perfect mix of both feminine and modern components.

HOME by Areeayl for I.N.C International Concepts HOME by Areeayl for I.N.C International Concepts is inspired by the concept of home and the peace it brings. After the sudden pass-

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Macy’s Celebrates the Brilliant Vision of Black Creatives With the Return of Icons of Style

NEW YORK -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Macy’s celebrates Black creatives with the return of Icons of Style, a collaboration with Black visionaries to help move the fashion world forward. GooGoo Atkins, Areeayl Goodwin, Matthew Harris, Jerome LaMaar, Ade Samuel and Stella and Blaise Bennett will create limited-edition seasonal collections throughout 2022 to inspire customers to embrace their personal style. Featuring exclusive designs for brands found only at Macy’s, each creative artfully designed a fashion-forward capsule of musthave items, inspired by their unique perspective and dynamic style. The first capsule of Icons of Style is available now on macys.com, the Macy’s app and select locations nationwide.

Through the brand’s Mission Every One, social purpose platform, Macy’s continues to intensify its commitment to amplify Black brands and introduce more diverse design talent into its assortment; while offering customers an elevated fashion experience. Icons of Style will feature three seasonal must-have collections with later capsules launching in July and October.

“We are proud to announce the second iteration of Icons of Style with a new group of Black visionaries who are bringing their creative excellence to Macy’s and inspiring customers to own their style with one-of-a-kind pieces,” said Durand Guion, vice president, Macy’s Fashion Office. “We are committed to helping diverse brands grow to scale and amplifying diverse voices to create more choices and robust shopping experiences for our customers while shaping a brighter future with bold representation for all.”

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ing of her godmother, Areeayl used her jewelry creations to heal and redefine what home meant now that her world had suddenly changed. The collection features one-of-a-kind keepsake jewelry adorned with intricate detailing, African iconography and gold embellishments for shoppers who love to make a statement.

MATEO for I.N.C International Concepts Extending his love for creative self-expression and bold fashion moments, MATEO for I.N.C International Concepts brings forth the power of the statement bag and heel. Matthew mixes unexpected shapes and dramatic details to spark confidence in every step. Using pops of colors in green and yellow, a nod to his Jamaican heritage, the collection features a breadth of styles that are timeless, versatile, and collectible. Matthew Harris is an alumnus of The Workshop at Macy’s, a first-of-its-kind diverse and women-owned vendor development program.

5:31 by JEROME LAMAAR for And Now This 5:31 by JEROME LAMAAR for And Now This is a gender fluid collection with a modern, trend-forward look. Jerome effortlessly uses their exceptional eye to combine dynamic use of colors, patterns, and silhouettes into instantly covetable items all geared towards statement making style. True to the And Now This carefree aesthetic, the collection features perfect transitional pieces for an on-trend day to night look.

Ade Samuel for I.N.C International Concepts Ade Samuel for I.N.C International Concepts is for the woman who wants to be the architect of her own look. Inspired by her personal style and love for fashion, the collection features bold, vibrant prints that take form in feminine suiting, blouses and dresses – perfect for the girl who loves an outfit change. From elevated silky fabrics to eye-catching designs, the collection has the pieces to makes her feel beautiful and special every day.

Stella & Blaise for Epic Threads Stella & Blaise for Epic Threads provides a modern take on kids clothing. The capsule features an exciting assortment of mix and match, his and her sets perfect for fashionable fun. Highlighted by vibrant prints, graphic tees and cozy fabrics with pops of blue and purple, Stella & Blaise for Epic Threads is perfect for school, the playground or a play date with friends.

SAN FRANCISCO -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- In celebration of the first year of partnership, and a shared mission of empowering the next generation of girls, Simone Biles and Athleta are launching Biles’ first signature collection of activewear for Athleta Girl. This limited-edition line is designed to help girls ages 6-12 feel inspired and confident whenever they wear it.

Biles spent the past year partnering with Athleta’s design team to cultivate a collection authentic to who she is as a person and athlete.

Each style reflects her voice by incorporating the inspiring affirmations she tells herself every day. With a mix of matte and shine fabrics, chalk patterns inspired by the gym, and powerful optimistic colors, the collection evokes Biles’ grace, resilience, and strength, with iconic details for girls to wear and let their own light shine through.

“My inspiration behind this collection was to create clothing that is both cute and comfy and can be worn from school to practice while uplifting girls and encouraging them to chase their dreams,” said Biles.

“It has been a longtime dream of mine to create an athletic line, and the opportunity to design this collection for Athleta Girl is so special to me.

I want girls to feel inspired when they wear clothing in this collection, and for them to know that they can do anything they put their minds to.”

Athleta is launching its second major campaign with Biles that champions girls as changemakers, teammates, athletes, and activists.

By continuing to reach girls where they are—whether together with friends, getting active outdoors, or in the metaverse — Athleta and Biles continue to show girls that they have the power to break barriers in sports and in life.

Athleta is the one of the only performance lifestyle brands to establish a celebrity partnership specifically in the Girls category, underscoring its commitment to the unique product category and brand differentiation.

Athleta Girl has become a powerful growth driver and key contributor to Athleta’s 2X Plan to reach $2B in net sales by 2023, propelled by Athleta Girl’s clear points of differentiation—multigenerational outfitting for moms and daughters, innovative product collaborations like the “Girl On-The-Go” Period Kit by Lola and the brand’s first-of-its kind partnership with Biles.

Biles’ first co-created product, a limited-edition “In Your Element Hoodie,” debuted last fall as the most-viewed item on Athleta.com within hours of its release.

“Since its launch in 2016, we’ve strategically scaled Athleta Girl into a powerhouse category for our brand and a key contributor to our plan to reach $2B in net sales by 2023,” said Mary Beth Laughton, president and chief executive officer of Athleta. “Simone is the perfect partner for us to help empower girls to find their inner strength in school, sports, and play and we’re thrilled to launch this Athleta Girl collection with her.”

The new collection is available in stores and online now. To learn more, visit Athleta.com.

Athleta and Simone Biles have launched Biles’ first signature collection of activewear for Athleta Girl, designed to help girls ages 6-12 feel inspired and confident whenever they wear it. (Photo: Business Wire)

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Diseases don’t discriminate.

Now more than ever, diversity and inclusion are vital to clinical research. And with more volunteers, medical advancements can become even better. Visit medicalheroes.org to learn more.

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ifteen years ago, at the age of 42, Israel Robledo was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Shocked, he spent the next nine months coming to terms with his diagnosis. “I was married. I had three girls at home. I was working as a schoolteacher. And I was thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, my life is over,’” he says. “I only knew about older people having Parkinson’s.”

But, after that first nine months, Robledo realized that being a victim didn’t suit him. So, he decided to be proactive and became a patient advocate for those with Parkinson’s disease, working to ensure transparency and diversity in clinical research. Robledo, who is Hispanic, is one of 18 members from underrepresented communities offering their experience to biotechnology company Biogen.

Community Advisory Board Helps Biogen Promote Diversity in Clinical Research ity, associated health disparities and awareness initiatives, as well as help Biogen to better communicate with underrepresented communities on points of concern and barriers to accessing clinical trials.

“In forming a Community Advisory Board that is really diverse in membership – representing not just different races and communities, but also individuals who identify with living with conditions and disease areas that Biogen researches – we have the opportunity to listen and learn,” explains Kate Wilson, Biogen’s Head of Health Equity in the Patient Engagement, Equity and Transparency team.

Clear Messaging Through ongoing conversations on messaging, tone and images, Biogen and CAB members have worked together to create honest and transparent communications geared toward underrepresented communities, their healthcare practitioners and their caregivers.

“CAB members were co-developers of these materials,” notes Wilson. “They had seats at the table, and had direct input and “Let’s face it, pharmaceutical companies don’t feedback. That is how we built our messaging.” have the best reputation,” Robledo observes. CAB members have provided hundreds of “But Biogen is building trust. They realize peo- points of feedback on sharing information to ple of different races and ethnicities react dif- patients, ranging from trial descriptions to loferently to medical issues and to clinical trials.” gistics (such as whether a patient is reimbursed The Board was set up in partnership with the for their travel expenses or paid for their time) Center for Information and Study on Clinical to whether a person needs to reveal their imResearch Participation (CISCRP), a nonprofit migration status – a real concern for many peodedicated to educating patients and the public ple and something that Biogen now addresses in its assets. “In all of our materials, we make on clinical research participation. sure that patients know that information about The CAB’s role is two-fold: Help inform Biogen immigration status will not be collected in any team members on issues regarding race, ethnic- Biogen clinical trial,” says Wilson.

Community Feedback The Community Advisory Board (CAB) was established to serve as a bridge between Biogen team members and communities that have encountered a lack of education, awareness and access to clinical trials. This includes those who identify as Black or African American and Hispanic and/or Latino, and it has recently expanded to include Native Americans, Indigenous People, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Further compounding these issues is the distrust of clinical trials due to historical events and injustices.

Robledo credits the company for its approach of making direct, immediate changes to communication materials based on CAB members’ input.

“I’ve been a patient advocate with many pharmaceutical companies, but none have been like Biogen,” he says. “When other companies ask for patient input, they say, ‘This is what we’ve done. Tell us if you like it or not.’ But Biogen says, ‘Tell us what we need to change so that it impacts the patient community the way it needs to.’”

The final products are, as Robledo says, “pretty darn good. I take pride in saying these materials are something that we came up with. Providing a voice is why I became a patient advocate.”

Looking to the Future The CAB and Biogen’s work towards building diversity, equity and inclusion into its clinical research is garnering industry attention, winning the 2021 Global Pharma Patient Champion Award.

And Biogen’s recent addition of voices from other underrepresented communities points toward its continued efforts to better understand the needs and challenges among various populations. The end goal: to better develop potential medicines that are safe and effective for all.

“It’s our way of ensuring that a diverse voice is heard and built into our clinical development and the way we approach drug development,” Wilson says. “When we look at the work ahead of us to really improve representation in our clinical trials, it’s so critical that we’re involving the diverse communities and voices in that process.”

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he devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly on communities of color, has been a painful reminder of the racial and ethnic disparities that have long existed in our country. In the United States, Black people tend to have higher rates of chronic and progressive conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer, and face greater obstacles when it comes to prevention, detection, and treatment. This is especially true in the breast cancer space.

“Race, literacy, financial barriers, access, social, systemic and hereditary backgrounds should not be determinants of life and health equity,” said Maimah Karmo, President, Tigerlily Foundation.

“There are significant opportunities to strengthen engagement among the Black community, healthcare providers and medical organizations, toward improving health and health outcomes.

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• Black women are often diagnosed at later stages and can often have a worse prognosis [1]; • Black women face a 20% to 40% higher mortality rate despite overall rates of breast cancer in Black and white women being about the same [2];

• Historically, Black women have been underrepresented as participants in breast cancer clinical research [4].

• Shedding light on the breast cancer journey for women of color.

• Improving access to breast cancer clinical trials for women of color.

• Building trust and enhancing the relationship between breast cancer patients and their care partners.

• Educating women of color on clinical trials and strengthening their capacity to increase awareness and participation in breast cancer clinical trials.

Carmen White, Pfizer Director, Multicultural Participant Experience said, “I’m so thrilled that the Tigerlily patient advocates, also known as ANGEL Advocates, are among our partners whose insights are being applied to Pfizer’s effort to improve the overall trial experience for future patients. I left each HEAL session moved and motivated.”

Equity is one of Pfizer’s four core values. From medical grants aimed at actively reducing the disparities in care, to resources for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to navigate their unique cancer journeys and treatment decisions, Pfizer has made it a priority to be inclusive, act with integrity, and ensure every person is seen, heard, and cared for.

• Black women have a 39% recurrence rate and a 52% higher relative risk of death compared to white women [3]; and

Through allyship with community partners and leaders in communities of color, Pfizer is focused on continuing to improve diverse representation in breast cancer clinical trials. Most recently, Pfizer partnered with the Tigerlily Foundation to launch Health Equity, Advocacy and Leadership (HEAL) sessions to advance education around clinical trials for Black women with cancer. The program focused on:

advocates from the Tigerlily Foundation to have open and honest dialogues on the disparities for Black women living with breast cancer, and uncover potential solutions and tools for patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and clinical site staff.

cer research for women of color. We are excited to partner with organizations, like Pfizer, to work to transform systems globally – with one vision – to champion Black breast cancer as a social justice issue and eradicate as many barriers as possible that lead to loss of life for Black women.”

Race, ethnicity, age, and sex can all impact how different people respond to the same medicine or vaccine. This is why diversity among clinical trial participants is so important. The more diverse a group of clinical trial participants, the more we can learn about the safety and efficacy of a potential medicine or vaccine for people who have characteristics like those of the participants.

Participation is entirely voluntary and for those in a position to give it, it is a gift.

As a leading global pharmaceutical company, Pfizer is committed to working with Tigerlily Foundation and communities of color to help reduce health disparities. The HEAL sessions • Identifying barriers and determining solu- provided an inspiring forum that reinforced old tions that can improve access to breast cancer and uncovered new commonalities, obstacles, clinical trials, with the hope of sharing these unique experiences of Black patients, and the gaps in access to clinical trials as an option to learnings in other treatment areas. consider. Each session allowed Pfizer and patient

Representation matters in clinical research because it ensures that medicines and vaccines in development benefit all. The HEAL project demonstrates one way Pfizer is doing its part in ensuring women of color are represented in clinical trials. To learn more about joining a clinical trial, please visit pfizerclinicaltrials.com/learnmore. With your help, breakthroughs for all are possible.

References 1. ACS, American Cancer Society (2016) Breast cancer facts & figures, 2015–2016. 2016. American Cancer Society, Atlanta 2. Breast Cancer Screening in Women at Higher-Than-Average Risk: Recommendations From the ACR. Monticciolo, Debra L. et al. Journal of the American College of Radiology, Volume 15, Issue 3, 408 – 414 3. Black Women Have Higher Risk of Recurrence Than Other Ethnicities, Oncology Times: January 5, 2019 - Volume 41 - Issue 1 - p 24 doi: 10.1097/01.

COT.0000552839.22529.72 4. Bonner D, Cragun D, Reynolds M, Vadaparampil ST, Pal T. Recruitment of a Population-Based Sample of Young Black Women with Breast Cancer through a State Cancer Registry. Breast J. 2016 Mar-Apr;22(2):166-72. doi: 10.1111/tbj.12545. Epub 2015 Dec 14. PMID: 26661631; PMCID: PMC4775403. Accessed April 15, 2022

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Rep. Robin Kelly Introduces Health Equity and Accountability Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, April 26, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, introduced the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA). HEAA is a comprehensive and strategic legislative roadmap that aims to eliminate racial and ethnic health inequities. This is the only legislation that directly addresses the intersection of health inequities with race and ethnicity, as well as immigration status, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, language, and socio-economic status.

“The Health Equity and Accountability Act will reduce racial and ethnic health inequities, address the maternal mortality crisis, strengthen health data collection & research, expand access to mental health care, target gun violence, improve language access in health care, diversify our health care workforce, and so much more,” said Congresswoman Kelly.

“I am proud to lead this legislation on behalf of the Congressional Tri-Caucus to improve healthcare access and services for every single American.”

Since 2003, HEAA has been introduced by the Congressional Tri-Caucus, comprised of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC). Rep. Kelly is leading the legislation this year in her capacity as CBC Health Braintrust Chair.

The bill focuses on 10 main topics: data collection and reporting; culturally and linguistically appropriate health and health care; health workforce diversity; improving health care access and quality; improving health outcomes for women, children, and families; mental health and substance use

disorders; addressing high impact minority diseases; health information technology; accountability and evaluation; and addressing social determinants and improving environmental justice.

“As Co-Chair of the Health Task Force of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and a member of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Health Task Force, I’m proud to join Rep. Kelly in the reintroduction of the Health Equity and Accountability Act,” said Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA). “HEAA is a bold, comprehensive vision for addressing persistent ethnic and racial health disparities to improve health outcomes for communities of color. Health care inequities have always existed, but COVID-19 has laid bare just how deadly they can be. This is the moment to enact HEAA to systemically improve care to ensure that all Americans – no matter their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or language background – can stay healthy.”

“The COVID-19 pandemic brought the troubling persistent racial disparities in our healthcare system to light.

Our policies are grossly out of step with science and the overwhelming consensus from the medical community,” said Dr. Gary A. Puckrein, president and CEO of the National Minority Quality Forum. “Achieving health equity is critical for this country. The Health Equity and Accountability Act can provide the tools needed to ensure that healthcare disparities are eliminated as health inequities are prioritized.”

“The National Urban League is proud to work with and support Representative Robin Kelly and the Congressional Black Caucus in the introduction of the Health Equity and

Accountability Act of 2022 (HEAA),” said Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League. “As our COVID-19 needs assessment report underscored, the pandemic has exposed and exacerbated the racial health equity gaps of this nation. This legislation addresses these gaps directly, including maternal mortality for Black women, mental health challenges for our youth, gun violence in our communities, and access to broadband internet and devices in our homes, and other social determinants of health in our society. HEAA would help us chart a path towards a new normal of health equity for all.”

HEAA is endorsed by more than 60 stakeholder groups representing a wide variety of health industry partners, patient advocates and diverse communities.

“Since the beginning stages of this legislation, the NAACP has been working closely with Congress to develop this bill which aims to eliminate racial health inequities that have impacted far too long the quality and quantity of life for many African Americans,” said Portia White, NAACP Vice President, Policy & Legislative Affairs. “The HEAA seeks to directly address the intersection of health inequities with race and other socioeconomic factors impacting individual and population health.”

“The Health Equity and Accountability Act is an important step to ensuring that our healthcare system works for all older adults, regardless of age, race, immigration status, primary language or other characteristic, and is free of inequities that disproportionately impact older adults of color,” said Denny Chan, Directing Attorney, Equity Advocacy, Justice in Aging.

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JOHN LEGEND CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF “LOVE IN LAS VEGAS” LAS VEGAS, PRNewswire -Twelve-time GRAMMY Award-winner, multiplatinum artist, activist, and EGOT (Emmy, GRAMMY, Oscar and Tony) winner John Legend celebrated the launch of his Las Vegas residency, “Love In Las Vegas,” at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Designed exclusively for Zappos Theater and promoted by Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment, “Love In Las Vegas” is a beautiful, soulful concert experience, showcasing Legend’s greatest hits, “soaring vocals [and] silky-smooth piano playing skills” (Billboard). The performance features Legend’s incredible full band and is a vibrant, colorful celebration of love and coming together, sentiments echoed on Legend’s GRAMMY Award-winning seventh studio album, Bigger Love, and companion 2021 headline tour – which resulted in multiple sold Photo Credit: Jen Rosenstein and Natasha Belikove out shows and garnered rave reviews in performing soon to be released new music ahead of his the press. The exclusive, only-in-Vegas experience is filled upcoming album including, “Dope” which received rave with hits from the beginning of Legend’s career, including reactions from the crowd. The song comes out May 20 and “Used to Love U,” “Penthouse Floor,” “Like I’m Gonna is available for pre-save now.

Lose You,” “All of Me,” and “Green Light.” He is also “Love In Las Vegas” is a product of THE WORK, led

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“Love In Las Vegas” features 91 looks on stage, envisioned and created

by John’s long time stylist Dave Thomas, who collaborated with Richfresh on all of Legend’s looks and menswear allowing a vibrant array of styles for the residency.

John is joined on stage by an eleven-piece band including three singers, and for the first time, his production also includes eight dancers under the direction of Artist Director and Choreographer Jemel McWilliams. The choreography team also includes Craig Fishback, Kiira Harper, Jade Johnston, Dondraico Johnson, Tyrik Patterson and Ramone Wilkinson.

Tickets and VIP packages for shows through October 29, 2022 are on sale now at ticketmaster.com/ JohnLegendVegas, with all shows scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.

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Minority-Owned Production Solutions Company Industry changing partnership will provide increased access and opportunities for minority talent pool

LAS VEGAS, PRNewswire -- Production Resource Group, L.L.C. (PRG), the world’s leading provider of production solutions for entertainment and live events, announced the launch of PRG Forum, a partnership designed to provide career pathways to production professionals from under-represented and minority communities.

PRG Forum will provide increased access and opportunities for minority talent pool in production solutions.

A unique partnership between PRG and The Forum Group, L.L.C., a diversified global enterprise that includes operations across sports, entertainment and production, has led to the creation of PRG Forum as a global, minority-owned production solutions company. To this partnership, PRG brings cutting-edge solutions for artists and technicians to realize their creativity in live events, while The Forum Group offers a diverse pool of talent looking for greater opportunity in the production industry.

This first-of-its-kind partnership in the entertainment production industry is the result of an ongoing working relationship producing concerts and live events for talent such as Kevin Hart, Nikki Minaj, Ricky Martin/Enrique Iglesias, and TD Jakes (MegaFest Dallas).

“As an African-American business leader, my objective is to elevate commu-

nities while doing good business,” states Kevin Columbus, Founder & CEO, The Forum Group. “One of our guiding principles at PRG Forum is to ensure that respect and inclusion function as cornerstones of our culture. With minority presence on the production side of the entertainment industry being woeful, PRG Forum has the specific intentions of changing and improving the existing landscape.”

PRG Forum’s founding vision is to set the bar for developing diverse talent with an intentional focus on equity and inclusion. As technologies in production continue to progress, there will be increased opportunities to innovate and elevate.

“As activity comes back to our markets and we start hiring appropriately, we have an increased opportunity to shape a workforce more reflective of our artists and audiences. It’s a pivotal moment for us to get in front of the industry on this issue,” says Stephan Paridaen, CEO, PRG. “We’re very excited about our alignment with the Forum Group and the pipeline it provides to a diverse pool of talent.”

“We are excited to join with Kevin

Columbus and his team on this all-important mission,” said Jere Harris, Executive Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, PRG. “This partnership, which has developed organically over many projects where PRG and The Forum Group have collaborated, will greatly expand and accelerate our commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the production markets we serve.”

Establishing a career pathway initiative was essential to the creation of PRG Forum. Through a guided curriculum and cohort model, PRG Forum will assist team members with technical specialization and leadership advancement.

“From day one, my relationship with Kevin and The Forum Group was built on trust and purpose across music, TV and film,” explained PRG top executive, John Wiseman. “Together, through PRG Forum, we will continue to engage global audiences while providing career pathways through new and existing forms of media and live experiences.”

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