South Suburban Citizen 5-6-2020

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Citizen The Citizen: Serving The Black Community For 55 Years Week of May 6, 2020

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Webinar on Saving Black Lives During COVID-19 Page 3

USDA Increases Monthly SNAP Benefits Page 2

Free Digital Tools for Businesses During COVID-19 Page 4

Anthony McCaskill is the chairman of the South Suburban Regional Black Chamber of Commerce. McCaskill is offering his perspective as a landlord on the prospect of rent strikes and rent freezes during COVID-19. Photo courtesy of Anthony McCaskill

LANDLORD OFFERS PERSPECTIVE ON CALLS FOR RENT STRIKE Due to economic hardships as a result of COVID-19, including layoffs and underemployment, people have called for freezes to paying rent, as well as rent strikes.

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION SCRIPPS NATIONAL SPELLING BEE CANCELS NATIONAL FINALS The Scripps National Spelling Bee is canceling its 2020 national finals due to the ongoing concerns about the spread of the novel coronavirus and uncertainty around when public gatherings will be possible or advisable. This decision follows the Bee’s announcement on March 20 that it was suspending the national finals and hoped to reschedule. The Bee has determined there is no clear path to safely set a new date in 2020. This year marks the only time since World War II (1943-1945) that the Bee has canceled the national finals since the program’s inception in 1925. While plans for the 2020 championship have ended, the Bee is engaging with students and parents by offering educational resources and social media-based learning opportunities. School enrollment season for 2021 opens May 1, 2020.

Beginning in August, teachers at enrolled schools will have access to spelling and vocabulary materials for the 2020-2021 school year, including suggestions and guidelines for conducting the spelling bee program in a remote environment. The 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee is scheduled for June 1-3, 2021, in National Harbor, Maryland.

HEALTH

GENERAL MILLS 2020 GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT OUTLINES PROGRESS General Mills recently released its 2020 Global Responsibility Report, highlighting progress made on the company’s longterm global commitments. In the areas of food and building on nutrition, progress in 2019 included: • 100 percent of General Mills facilities worldwide were audited and/or certified for food safety by independent third parties.

• General Mills steadily expanded consumer offerings as the second-largest branded natural and organic food producer in the U.S., surpassing $1 billion in sales.

• The company launched an updated health reporting system across its global portfolio leveraging established, transparent nutrition criteria grounded in regulations and dietary guidance.

Forty-five percent of General Mills’ global volume met the company’s criteria as “Nutrition-Forward Foods,” helping support consumers in building healthy eating patterns. For more information, visit https://globalresponsibility.generalmills.com/ HTML1/tiles.htm

LAW & POLITICS

USDA Increases Monthly SNAP Benefits by 40% The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue recently announced emergency benefit increases have reached $2.0 billion per month for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households across all 50 states and 3 territories to increase food security during the coronavirus national emergency.

These emergency benefits represent a 40% increase in overall monthly SNAP benefits, significantly increasing food purchasing power for American families.

“These are unprecedented times for American families who are facing joblessness and hunger. USDA is providing a 40% increase in SNAP benefits to ensure that low-income individuals have enough food to feed themselves and their families during this national emergency,” said Secretary Perdue.

Currently, a household with two adults, 3 children, and no income can receive the maximum benefit of $768.

However, due to reportable income and other factors, the average 5-person household receives significantly less, $528. These emergency benefits would provide the average 5-person household an additional $240 monthly in food purchasing power, bringing the average household up to the same benefit level as households already receiving the maximum.

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), signed into law by President Trump, provided for the issuance of emergency allotments in response to COVID-19. Across the United States, emergency allotments total nearly $2 billion per month, which is in addition to approximately $4.5 billion in benefits already provided to SNAP households each month.

All SNAP households that are eligible to receive less than the maximum benefit will receive the emergency al-

lotment supplement to bring them up to the maximum. By law, SNAP households are not permitted to receive more than the maximum allotment.

SNAP emergency allotments allow states to raise benefits to the maximum amount for the household’s size for up to two months, and USDA has provided additional guidance to states that want to further extend these emergency allotments month by month as prescribed by the law, according to a press release.

Hawaii - approved recently- was the final state agency authorized to provide the emergency allotments, which are now authorized in all 50 states, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia. States could request to provide an emergency allotment for current SNAP households beginning in March. USDA is continuing to work closely with states so that supplements are provided in subsequent months as this public health emergency warrants, as outlined in FFCRA. In addition to this announcement, other actions include: -- Providing more than 227 million pounds of food – valued at $243 million through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), with another $850 million available from the FFCRA and Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Stimulus (CARES) Act. -- Launching Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) to provide the value of school breakfast and lunch to families eligible for free and reduce-price lunch;

THE AMERICAN BAR FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2020-21 ACCESS TO JUSTICE FACULTY SCHOLARS The American Bar Foundation (ABF) recently announced the 2020-21 cohort of ABF/JPB Foundation Access to Justice Faculty Scholars. The six faculty scholars come from diverse academic backgrounds and focus on research that advances access to justice across the United States. This year’s class features six scholars who were selected by an Advisory Council from a highly selective pool of applicants. They each bring a wide range of tools to bear on the program’s core mission. The scholars will work on research projects, including: understanding how people seek legal help on the internet, examining how automated systems will impact access to justice, exploring legal services for medically complex children and their parents, and investigating who immigration lawyers are and how it impacts removal proceedings.

The American Bar Foundation (ABF) is among the world’s leading research institutes for the empirical and interdisciplinary study of law. The ABF seeks to expand knowledge and advance justice through innovative, interdisciplinary, and rigorous empirical research on law, legal processes, and legal institutions.

Learn more about the Access to Justice Scholars and their projects by visiting www.americanbarfoundation.org www.citizennewspapergroup.com

-- Issuing Disaster Household Distributions, food targeted to meet specific needs when traditional channels of food are unavailable, to 16 States and territories, and 29 tribes; -- Providing more than one million meals a week to rural children through public-private partnership Meals to You; -- Allowing states to serve free meals to children in all areas across more than 35,000 feeding sites nation-wide; -- Maximizing flexibilities, such as parent-pickup and meal times requirements, for the free meals provided through schools and other providers; -- Increasing access to online purchasing by expanding the online purchasing pilot to cover half of all SNAP households; -- Debuting “Meals for Kids” interactive site finder – to help families find meals for children while schools are closed; and -- Providing administrative flexibilities in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to allow for social distancing and for State to more quickly process new applications.

These actions and more are part of USDA’s focus on service during the COVID-19 outbreak. For additional information on the many actions FNS has taken to respond to COVID-19, visit www.fns.usda.gov/coronavirus or follow them @USDANutrition.

FNS administers 15 nutrition assistance programs that leverage American’s agricultural abundance to ensure children and low-income individuals and families have nutritious food to eat. FNS also co-develops the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which provide science-based nutrition recommendations and serve as the cornerstone of federal nutrition policy.

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NEWS

Landlord offers perspective on calls for rent strike Continued from page 1

BY TIA CAROL JONES

Due to economic hardships as a result of COVID-19, including layoffs and underemployment, people have called for freezes to paying rent, as well as rent strikes.

But one landlord says while those things will help the renter, it doesn’t help landlords who have to pay their mortgages on time and who aren’t getting a break.

Anthony McCaskill is the chairman of the South Suburban Regional Black Chamber of Commerce and represents more than 300 small businesses. McCaskill wrote a letter, “Rent is due, but seek cooperation from your landlord when in need.” In the letter, he said that while there is a focus on the health and safety of individuals during the current pandemic, he acknowledged financial strains are causing anxiety too.

“A lot of our members are landlords, including myself, I have several properties. And, it’s already a struggle trying to collect rent without a strike or a freeze,” he said. “No one’s considering the small business owner or landlord when it comes to mortgages,” McCaskill said. Banks, like Chase and the others, aren’t accepting the idea of tenants not paying their rent, he said.

“They want their money.”

McCaskill said he’s all for helping others, but added he has tenants who are essential workers who are still employed and being paid.

“I don’t think that it’s fair if they’re still going to work they don’t have to pay rent, that’s crazy,” he said. “I understand all about helping people. At what point, where do the small businesses get help?”

McCaskill said he still has to make his mortgage payments and the county still wants the taxes for the properties that he owns.

“Someone had to say something. Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t have a platform to speak upon, but I do because I do own several pieces of property and I represent people who own property,” he said.

McCaskill said he is hearing from other landlords who own property and who are asking what will happen if there is a rent strike or rent freeze? He said if his tenants decided not to pay their rent, he would lose everything.

He said he’d have to file for bankruptcy and would lose everything he’s worked for over the last 26-27 years. “I would lose everything. I would have to start over from scratch,” he said. “And then, I would have to rebuild my credit. I would have to beg and plead. And, I worked very, very hard to get to the point I’m at now, and so did other people.”

McCaskill said that while compassion and flexibility have always been there, he said communication between tenants and landlords is very important.

“If you are having trouble paying your monthly rent, communicate as soon as possible with your apartment manager about a payment plan that works for you both,” he wrote in the letter. “In many cases, landlords are waiving late fees and extending grace periods; they are likely already having some of these same conversation[s] with your neighbors,” he added.

McCaskill also listed resources for those who want to file for unemployment, the number to the Homelessness Prevention Call Center, as well as other resources for service workers and for those who receive tips.

He said he wants to give all of his tenants the opportunity to file for unemployment or to file for “whatever they can.” These resources help him to pay the mortgages so that in the end, both he and the tenant can keep the home.

Providing these resources will help tenants to “do what’s necessary to be successful,” he said.

AARP and NNPA Join Forces for Riveting Webinar on Saving Black Lives During COVID-19 Pandemic

BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

AARP, the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and over, and the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), the trade association of the Black Press of America, held a briefing to help provide critical information for those most at-risk and impacted by the novel coronavirus.

The 45-minute webinar addressed tools and resources to help the African American community navigate through the pandemic and included a panel of experts in the fields of health, caregiving, financial security, and entrepreneurship.

Lorraine Miller and Chris Brown of Burrell Communications in Chicago coordinated the webinar, which was titled, “AARP – NNPA COVID-19 Black Media Update.”

Jointly hosted by NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., and AARP Vice President of Multicultural Leadership, Shani Hosten, the live program also marked the first appearance by renowned infectious disease expert and Meharry Medical College President Dr. James Hildreth as a member of the NNPA Coronavirus Task Force and Resource Center.

“Data is critical, and we’ve got to have testing, testing, testing,” Dr. Hildreth stated.

“Testing is our best hope to save lives. I’ve been insisting this to the mayor of Nashville, the governor of Tennessee, and anyone who will listen. If we don’t do widespread testing, people are going to die, and

that’s the bottom line,” he said.

COVID-19 is the deadly disease that’s caused by the coronavirus.There have been at least 25,603 deaths, and based on incomplete data, African Americans are disproportionately affected and represent the majority who’ve died from the virus.

“This is a particularly critical time for the African American community,” Hosten stated, noting the various resources AARP has developed, including a Black resources tool kit on its website.

Chavis stated that it’s essential to get accurate information out as much as possible to the Black community.

“We want to make sure that during this pandemic, we get information out that will help save Black lives,” he said.

Rita Choula, AARP’s director of caregiving and caregiving information resources, said providing care to family members has its own share of problems. Still, the coronavirus has made that all the more challenging.

“People are stressed and worried, not only about caring for themselves but protecting and caring for someone in the home or someone long distance,” Choula stated.

“It’s very important that there is increased conversation with nursing facilities through virtual visitation and phone calls, which is what AARP is advocating.”

Cristina Firvida, AARP’s vice president of financial security and consumer affairs, noted that AARP has continued to advocate at the state and federal level for everyone struggling financially during the pandemic.

“Our friends, our families are hurting. We focused on how we can get more money in the hands of indi-

viduals as well as businesses,” Firvida said, adding that AARP lobbied that seniors also receive $1,200 stimulus payments. She said the original bill allowed for seniors to receive just $600.

Reginald Nance, AARP’s New York associate state director of multicultural outreach, noted the importance of fraud protection and emphasized that AARP has organized various forms of assistance for seniors nationwide.

“AARP community connections have mutual aid and support groups where they might help with grocery shopping, financial assistance, or emotional support,” Nance stated.

Dr. Hildreth wrapped up the webinar by noting that the federal government fell asleep at the wheel and could have prevented much of the mayhem caused by the coronavirus.

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He called the spread of COVID-19 “entirely predictable,” and noted that the lack of planning by the federal government obviously was bad news for African Americans.

Dr. Hildreth also stated his frustration with those who imply that African Americans are more susceptible to the virus. “Absent a vaccine or a drug, the only way to protect our communities, which means to keep the virus out, is we have to have testing,” Dr. Hildreth stated. “We need to do what South Korea did, which is to identify the positive tests, do contact tracing, and screen everybody. We should have a nationally coordinated response because viruses don’t respect orders,” he said.

Dr. Hildreth continued: “You might have one state controlling the virus, but if the neigh-

boring states don’t do that, we’ll find ourselves right back where we started.

Data is critical. Many are saying that African Americans are more susceptible to the virus, and that’s absolutely not right. “We may be more susceptible to severe diseases and death, but the evidence doesn’t support that Black people are more susceptible to the virus. The only way to prove that is to have an equal number of African Americans and white exposed to the virus at the same time and determine who got infected at a higher rate.

Without data to support this, those statements drive me crazy. We have to have more tests.”

Updated information on the coronavirus came be found at www.aarp.org/ coronavirus and at the NNPA’s www.

BlackPressUSA.com COVID-19 tab.

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BUSINESS Digital Air Strike Joins Forces with GoDaddy to Promote Free Digital Tools for Businesses Nationwide

Cleaning auto wheel

Company Prepares To Market New Product To Clean Wheels With Only Water Awesome Products Corp. has announced that they have developed, will be applying for a patent, and are preparing to market a new product to clean wheels using only water, and are calling it “The Brake Dust Eraser®” Initially developed to clean the wheels of aircraft on aircraft carriers where chemicals would harm the nonskid decking material, Awesome Products Corp. is now making it available for consumer use.

The market for this product is autos, trucks, and especially motorcycles and according to a news release, The Brake Dust Eraser® is safe for all wheel surfaces and eliminates chemicals getting on brake calipers, pads, rotors, and painted surfaces.

The product is made here in the USA. Don Meyns, president of Awesome Products Corp., said, “Even if the consumer only cleans their wheels every 6 to 8 weeks, The Brake Dust Eraser® will remove the brake dust, dirt, and grime, on wheels using only water.

Wheels that have been neglected in the past may need to be cleaned with chemicals initially, but water

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or soap & water is all that is needed for subsequent cleanings,” he said.

Awesome Products Corp. also manufacturers BOSS Aircraft Cleaning Pads and Aircraft Cleaning Kits, Bugs Off® Pads, Love Bug Erasers®, and BOSS Interior Cleaning Pads.

Digital Air Strike recently announced it is joining forces with GoDaddy for its #OpenWeStand (www.openwestand.org) campaign to help auto dealers and other small businesses continue their sales online during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Digital Air Strike is a social media, intelligent lead response technology and consumer engagement company aimed at helping businesses increase consumer response and conversions in digital and social media environments while generating measurable ROI. The goal for both Digital Air Strike and GoDaddy is to provide online tools so businesses can continue to operate while their storefronts may be closed.

According to a news release, Digital Air Strike works with more than 5,000 businesses around the world, including thousands of auto dealerships, major automobile manufacturers, senior living centers, dental offices, entertainment centers, education institutions, and many more industries.

Digital Air Strike is giving away its Virtual Retailing Program to help businesses and consumers do more online and virtually through video, AI, social media, and automation.

Through the #OpenWeStand campaign, Digital Air Strike is offering GoDaddy’s customers Video Logix video technology free for 30 days, Power Texting text blasts, and a free budget review to help businesses identify which vendors and ad spends deliver a return on the investments.

Digital Air Strike’s offers can be found at this link: https:// digitalairstrike.videologix.com/p/ TihWBNUhiXnYSo8o9E6UWQ# The #OpenWeStand website has

become a central gathering place for entrepreneurs to learn, ask questions, lend advice, and utilize resources available to them. GoDaddy and other leading brands are contributing resources, tools, and insights to help sustain entrepreneurs and the small microbusinesses they operate during this challenging time. #OpenWeStand is also for everyone who supports small businesses and their resiliency.

This is everything that Digital Air Strike stands for.

“Now is an important time for business owners to re-evaluate their tools and processes while embracing new ways of doing business,” said Alexi Venneri, co-founder and CEO of Digital Air Strike. “There will never be a time like this in our shared history when the entire world slows down enough to allow each business owner or manager a chance to learn new ways to engage consumers and take advantage of so many free tools, technology and free trainings. When the dust settles, retailers that have learned to adapt will come out of the slowdown much faster and be more efficient.

Consumers will ultimately win and appreciate retailers that are doing business in a new way.”

Digital Air Strike is hosting free webinars to help businesses during the pandemic and sharing bestpractice videos for auto dealerships to offer “no-contact” contracting, athome test drives, concierge delivery service, and more.

Air Strike has also compiled free resources for businesses, including downloadable guides and social media graphics, as well as the latest commerce-related COVID-19 updates. Learn more at https:// digitalairstrike.com/commitment.

Merck Partners With the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Others to Launch the Save Small Business Fund The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic affects patients and communities, but it also has had a troubling impact on the small business community. To help offset that impact, Merck has partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, founding partner Vistaprint, and several other organizations to launch the Save Small Business Fund, a grant program to provide financial assistance to small business owners impacted by the pandemic.

“Small business owners are facing unprecedented challenges. The needs are urgent and every dollar counts,” said Carolyn Cawley, president of the U.S. Chamber Foundation. “While the demand is great, we’re proud to be able to contribute to the many efforts underway to help small employers get through the next days and weeks and on the road to recovery for their communities.”

Read the company’s corporate responsibility report for more information on their programs, policies and partnerships that advance their shared social and business objectives. More information can be found here: https:// www.msdresponsibility.com www.citizennewspapergroup.com

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FASHION SINGER® Sewing Brand Celebrates “Sewstainability” Small changes make a significant impact, and at SINGER® sewing brands, the company plans on doing what they can to support their green initiatives.

All SINGER®machine manuals can now be found online. This is part of the SINGER® Green Initiative which was in support of Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary

recognized recently.

“One stitch won’t make a garment, but with many stitches, something beautiful can be made.

This is the sewing brand’s way of saying thank you for helping us make a small “stitch” to reduce the

amount of paper we consume,” says CEO Carl-Martin Lindahl.

This year, SINGER® sewing brands eliminated over 1 million user manuals consisting of over 10 million sheets of paper annually*.

SINGER® machine manuals can now be found online at http:// manual.singer.com/ or www. singerdeutschland.de

Get Ready to Run PRNewsfoto/Wurl

The Wurl Network Delivers Fashion TV to Samsung TV Plus Wurl, a provider of streaming video distribution and advertising services for connected TV (CTV), recently announced it is powering the delivery of Fashion TV’s fashion, beauty, design and lifestyle content to viewers of Samsung TV Plus.

Fashion TV broadcasts more than 100 hours of new programming each month, showcasing the latest in fashion, style and beauty trends, major fashion shows, designer events and news from the fashion industry. The global media outlet is tapping Wurl’s video distribution expertise to deliver more than 300 new shows to over 500 million households around the world.

“To ensure that we can reach both our loyal existing followers and new viewers with our original fashion and lifestyle programming, we looked for a reliable partner who could seamlessly onboard Fashion TV onto

the popular Samsung TV Plus platform,” said Alona Fischbein, director at Fashion TV. “The Wurl team was able to quickly get us up and operational on Samsung’s connected TV platform, and we are thrilled that millions of new viewers can now access our content.”

“We’re excited to welcome Fashion TV to the Wurl Network,” said Sean Doherty, CEO of Wurl. “As the OTT market continues to grow and CTV use continues to climb, we’re glad to be a go-to partner for video producers like Fashion TV, helping them avoid many of the challenges inherent in OTT service deployment, and getting them on the path to distribution and monetization quickly and friction-free.”

For more information about Wurl, please visit www.wurl.com or follow the company on Twitter and LinkedIn. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

Family Features - You’ve made the decision to get in shape, and whether your goal is a full marathon or simply a few laps around the neighborhood, there are a few steps to consider taking before you strap on those shoes and head toward the finish line.

Here are a few tips to help get you ready for the big race: Seek Quality Sneakers – Feet come in a variety of widths and sizes, so visit a specialty running store to find perfect-fitting sneakers. These may come with a hefty price tag, but there are no shortcuts for comfort and support while running long distances.

Make a Schedule – Try to aim for at least 10 hours of training per week, including three days where you run and two or three days of other physical activity such as cycling or strength training.

To avoid exhaustion, be sure to include at least 1-2 “rest” days per week.

Stick with Water – Avoid sports drinks that are loaded with preservatives and sugars. You can’t go wrong with the hydrating

power of water. As a rule, try to consume at least 6-8 ounces of water for every 20 minutes you run. Proper hydration after the run is also vital.

Go Online – Many websites have training guides for various skill levels or different types of races. If you have a smartphone, look for apps that can take you through day-by-day workouts to get you marathon-ready.

Nutrition – Filling your body with the proper amount of fuel can help ensure finish-line success.

Load up on quality carbohydrates, such as beans, peas, whole-wheat pastas, whole-grain cereals, apples, brown rice and root vegetables.

Protein also plays an important role in a runner’s nutrition, so fill up on lean meats, fish, eggs, lowfat dairy, peanut butter and soy protein sources, as well.

By following these general rules, you’ll be able to focus on achieving your goal and enjoy the thrill of finishing the race. Find more tips for a healthier lifestyle at eLivingToday.com.

SOURCE: eLivingToday.com

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FOOD

A Menu Fit for Family Mornings Family Features - Many spring celebrations call for fabulous food, specifically dishes fit for brunch, even if your “crowd” is simply your nearest loved ones gathered at the family table. A wide variety of recipes may fit the festivities, but a combination of comforting bites with sweet and savory flavors is perfect for appeasing all appetites.

This menu of morning recipes includes Chive and Orange Blossom Honey Waffles A Sweet Morning Eat Add flavor to your brunch with the sweet taste of honey as part of a remade rendition of a breakfast favorite: chicken and waffles.

This recipe for Chive and Orange Blossom Honey Waffles and Spicy Garlic Chicken combines sweet with savory to shine as the main course for your gathering.

Find more recipe ideas at honey.com.

Chive and Orange Blossom Honey Waffles and Spicy Garlic Honey Chicken

and Spicy Garlic Honey Chicken as a filling option to base the meal around with Breakfast Casserole as a more traditional dish. For a sweet sendoff, this Brown Sugar Bundt Cake is best served warm as a midday dessert or can be added to your plate as a simple side.

Find more brunch recipes at Culinary.net.

A Dairy-Fueled Brunch Dish Whether it’s just part of a brunch spread or the focus of your meal, an egg-based casserole is a perfect way to appease a morning crowd.

This version of Breakfast Casserole calls for potatoes, ham, eggs, milk and cheese for a simple dish that requires little preparation before popping in the oven.

Visit milkmeansmore.org for more morning dishes.

Recipe courtesy of chef Jenny Dorsey on behalf of the National Honey Board

A Bundt Cake for Brunch Many brunch festivities may center around classic breakfast foods like quiches and fresh fruits, but you can take your gathering to the next level with a treat to pair with nearly any dish.

This Brown Sugar Bundt Cake can be the simple, sweet side your guests crave as a complement to the savory recipes on the table. Made using just a handful of household ingredients, including the flavor-boosting addition of C&H sugars, it can be created in about an hour and served warm during your next at-home brunch gathering.

Find more sweet treat ideas at chsugar.com.

Servings: 4 Chicken: l 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs l 2 cups buttermilk l 2 tablespoons kosher salt, divided l 3/4 teaspoon ground black Photo courtesy of Getty Images pepper, divided l 1/4 teaspoon rosemary, chopped l 2 tablespoons orange blossom honey l 2 cups all-purpose flour l 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper l 1 teaspoon garlic powder l 1 teaspoon onion powder l 2 teaspoons paprika l 1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder l vegetable oil, as needed Waffles: l 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour l 2 teaspoons orange blossom honey l 1 teaspoon orange zest l 1 teaspoon kosher salt l 1 teaspoon baking powder l 1 1/4 cups whole milk l 2 large eggs l 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped l 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded l honey 1. To make chicken: Rinse chicken thighs and pat dry with paper towels; place in large bowl.

2. In separate bowl, combine buttermilk, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, rosemary and honey. Pour buttermilk mixture over chicken; cover and let marinate 8 hours or overnight.

3. In separate mixing bowl, combine flour, remaining salt, remaining pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and ancho chile powder; stir.

4. Remove each piece of chicken from buttermilk, shake to remove excess liquid and dredge in flour mixture. Shake off excess.

5. In deep fryer, heat oil to 375° F. Fry chicken until internal temperature reaches 175° F or juices run clear, approximately 5 minutes per thigh.

6. Drain on paper towels.

7. To make waffles: In large mixing bowl, mix flour, honey, orange zest, salt, baking powder, milk, eggs, chives and cheese until combined.

8. Use waffle maker to cook four waffles in batches.

9. Place chicken on waffles and drizzle with honey.

Brown Sugar Bundt Cake Recipe courtesy of “Browned Butter Blondie” on behalf of C&H Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 50 minutes Nonstick cooking spray 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled l 1 teaspoon baking powder l 1/2 teaspoon baking soda l 1 teaspoon kosher salt l 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature l 1 3/4 cups packed C&H Golden Brown Sugar l 1/4 cup C&H Granulated Sugar l 2 large eggs, at room temperature l 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla l 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt l C&H Confectioners’ Sugar, for dusting l

Breakfast Casserole Recipe courtesy of Marcia Stanley, MS, RDN, on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Servings: 6 1 pound red or white potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces l water l 1/2 small onion, coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup) l nonstick cooking spray l 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided l 1/4 teaspoon pepper l 1 cup reduced-fat and reduced-sodium, chopped, cooked ham (about 4 ounces) l 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss or cheddar cheese l 4 eggs l 1 1/2 cups skim milk l 1 tablespoon mustard l

1. Heat oven to 350° F. 2. In large saucepan, cover potato pieces with enough water to just submerge. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Add onion. Return to simmer, covered, about 5 minutes, or until potatoes are just tender. Drain well. Cool slightly.

3. Coat 8-by-8-by-2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place potato-onion mixture in baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Gently stir to combine. Sprinkle ham and cheese on top.

4. In medium bowl, lightly beat eggs. Whisk in milk, mustard and remaining salt. Pour over layers in baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes, or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

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1. Heat oven to 350° F. 2. Grease 10-cup bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

3. In medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

4. In bowl of stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla and mix on low speed.

5. With mixer on low, add flour mixture in three additions, alternating with yogurt. Begin and end with flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

6. Pour batter into prepared bundt pan and use offset spatula to level batter.

7. Bake 50-55 minutes, or until cake is golden brown and toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. If cake browns too quickly while baking, cover with foil after 35 minutes.

8. Remove from oven and cool on baking rack 20 minutes. Invert pan onto baking rack and gently tap bottom of pan to release cake.

9. Cool completely before dusting with confectioners’ sugar.

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Congratulations GRADUATES!

Salutes the class of 2020

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Hyde Park Academy Jone College Prep Simeon Career Academy Prespecives Charter Corliss High School Thorton Township Dist. 205 Bloom Township Dist. 206 Flossmoor Dist. 161 South Holland Dist. 150 & 151

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