SOUTH SUBURBAN CITIZEN 6-3-2020

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Citizen The Citizen: Serving The Black Community For 55 Years Week of June 3, 2020

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During a pandemic, keep your personal information safe Page 3

New Stimulus Bill Would Benefit Black Americans and Small Businesses Page 3

Insights Into the Impact of COVID-19 on Black Women in the U.S. Page 4

Caesars Entertainment Announces Las Vegas Reopening Plans Page 10

Tyrone Ward is the mayor of the Village of Robbins and the president of the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association. Ward said the organization has been assisting residents in the Southland with resources for rent and mortgages. Photo courtesy of Robbins Mayor Tyrone Ward

SOUTHLAND ELECTED OFFICIALS HELP PROVIDE HOUSING RESOURCES

Southland elected ofďŹ cials say that while everyone shares a foundational need for housing, unemployment and a reduction in income due to COVID-19, make paying rent and mortgages more difďŹ cult for some. As a result, they have decided to provide resources to those who might experience issues and need assistance. PAGE 2

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION ILLINOIS STUDENTS ADVANCE TO NATIONAL FINALS IN CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGE Girls across Illinois, despite the transition to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, have persevered in their cybersecurity learning through the Girls Go CyberStart (GGCS) program.

Out of the 385 girls from Illinois that started GGCS, 45 represented Illinois for the National Championship on May 20-21. Nationally, 15,665 girls registered to compete in the initial stage of the competition. As announced on November 14, 2019, this was the first year Illinois participated in the national challenge formed to encourage the growth of young women in the field of cybersecurity. The training partnership with the SANS Institute enables female high school students in Illinois to discover their talents in cybersecurity and learn more about computer security careers.

HEALTH

GOV. PRITZKER AND LT. GOV. STRATTON ENGAGE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO REITERATE SAFETY MESSAGE TO AT-RISK RESIDENTS Governor JB Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton are releasing a set of video messages and radio announcements through the ‘All In Illinois’ initiative that focus on the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in communities of color. The spots feature key influencers from black and brown communities who reiterate the need to practice social distancing and take protective measures to stay healthy as well as remind Illinoisans in our most vulnerable communities that we are all in this together.

The radio and video announcements include messages from: Tania Cordova, founder and director, Ser el Cambio; Pastor Chris Harris, Bright Star Church Chicago; Juan Huerta, community relations director, city of Springfield; J. Ivy, award-winning poet and recording artist; Tiffany Mathis, CEO, Boys and Girls Club of Central Illinois and Reverend Otis Moss III, Trinity United Church of Christ, Chicago.

Lt. Gov. Stratton has also recorded social media videos speaking directly to the African American and Latino communities in Illinois. Gov. Pritzker launched the statewide initiative in early April to promote safety practices and provide support for Illinoisans during the global pandemic that has upended daily life.

LAW & POLITICS

CBCF TO HOST FIRST-EVER ALL DIGITAL ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE AND FEATURE ONLINE PROGRAMMING AUGUST 31 - OCTOBER 2, 2020 The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF), a non-partisan, nonprofit, public policy, research and educational institute, recently announced that it will deliver its Annual Legislative Conference completely online later this year. The new format, Virtual ALC, will allow “attendees” to experience the programming they have become accustomed to from the comfort and safety of their homes. The conference, originally scheduled on September 16-20, 2020, will now feature online programming from August 31-October 2, 2020 Attracting more than 30,000 people to Washington, DC each year, the Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) is CBCF’s leading public policy convening on issues impacting African Americans and the global black community.

To receive Virtual ALC schedules, special guest announcements, registration information and programming updates in the coming weeks and months, subscribe to receive the e-newsletter and follow @CBCFinc on Twitter and Instagram. For more information, visit cbcfinc.org.

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BY TIA CAROL JONES

Southland elected officials say that while everyone shares a foundational need for housing, unemployment and a reduction in income due to COVID-19, make paying rent and mortgages more difficult for some. As a result, they have decided to provide resources to those who might experience issues and need assistance.

Tyrone Ward is the mayor of Robbins and president of the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association.

Ward said there are programs like the Illinois Department of Human Services’ Homeless Prevention Program, which can help people who need help paying rent at this time.

The program provides rental and mortgage assistance, utility assistance, as well as approved case management for families and individuals in danger of eviction, foreclosure and homelessness.

“With what’s going on now and the limit of time that it’s going on, sometimes you get assistance with one month, then what do you do when the next month rolls around,” he said.

“Those programs are helpful, but

they’re not a cure-all, more of a temporary help.”

Ward said the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association is helping where they can, and talking to the Illinois State Representatives and Senators to make sure more resources are available for the Southland residents.

“The organization is very active with the legislators, with the administration in Springfield, to make sure they hear our side, they hear what we’re asking for, they hear our needs,” he said. “We have a good pipeline, we think they’ll listen. We talk to some people directly that are in leadership. So, they know exactly where we’re coming from, they know exactly what we need.”

Ward said some of the needs that were addressed included eviction relief, which was issued by Governor J.B. Pritzker on April 23, and stopped the initiation and enforcement of eviction orders during the current disaster proclamations. It was set to end on May 30, but officials hoped it would be extended to provide residents with further relief.

Ward said he and the organization have received calls from people who need to pause. So, there was a forbearance rule to put a pause on mortgage

payments. There have also been calls to help reduce mortgage payments and the organization has been working with the landlords.

“For the most part, it’s not just tenants taking a hit, it’s the landlords. A lot of them have been doing what they’re supposed to be doing, offering extended payment plans, extending the grace period. And, they’ve been eliminating some of the late fees. They’ve been doing what they can, but they have obligations also,” he said. “Landlords have mortgages they have to pay. If they don’t have the money coming in to pay it, it puts them in a bind. So, we understand both sides.”

Now that Illinois is opening up in phases, the hope is that with people going back to work, they will be able to pay rent and are able to catch up on the time they lost.

“We’re hoping it is a gradual piece that will help everybody involved. It will help them to begin to get that paycheck, help the employers get what they need to get done,” he said. “Just help overall, not only financially, but there is a mental aspect involved in this. We hope getting back out there slowly will help mentally with a lot of them, also. We think getting back to work will help in a variety of ways.”

UIC ranks 14th among public universities in ‘QS World University Rankings: USA’ The University of Illinois at Chicago is ranked 14th in the country among public universities in the listing of America’s top universities

by QS World University Rankings. Overall, UIC is ranked 43rd – tied with Case Western Reserve University – out of 300 public and private U.S. universities awarding doctoral degrees.

This is the first time that the rankings by QS Quacquarelli Symonds, a global higher education research company that publishes the QS World University Rankings, focused solely on U.S. institutions. UIC’s international and national reputation is growing. UIC ranked 26th among U.S. public universities in the 2020 QS World Rankings.

The universities were ranked according to their research performance and career outcomes as well as a range of indicators assess-

UIC’s commitment to excellence, achievement and diversity recognized by QS World University Rankings: USA (Joshua Clark/ University of Illinois at Chicago)

ing each institution’s social impact and attempts to foster equitability, according to QS CEO Nunzio Quacquarelli.

Among the indicators that were looked at were Employability, which included employment prospects of graduating students; Diversity &

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Internationalization, which looked at how the institution was striving toward being as inclusive as possible, The Learning Experience, which looks at the overall learning environment, student-faculty ratio and retention and graduation rates; and Research,

which demonstrates how the institution is impacting “Knowledge Creation.”

“This year’s QS rankings are another strong indicator of the outstanding academic quality and reputation of UIC’s faculty and programs,” said UIC Chancellor Michael D. Amiridis. “Our commitment to excellence, achievement and diversity is by now being recognized consistently and internationally and our institutional reputation continues to ascend among the top public universities in the country.”

UIC ranked higher than many public AAU (Association of American Universities) institutions, as well as 10 of the 14 Big Ten Universities. Despite differences in the methodology, the QS rankings are consistent with the rankings of the Times of Higher Education/Wall Street Journal which last fall placed UIC 21st among public U.S. universities.

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New Stimulus Bill Would Benefit Black Americans and Small Businesses

BY WENDELL HUTSON Contributing Writer

If the U.S. Senate passes and President Donald Trump signs H.R. 6800, it would provide much relief to many black families and small businesses fighting for their livelihoods.

The HEROES (Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions) Act was passed by Congress last month and would include another round of $1,200 stimulus checks to all Americans. In March, Trump signed the $2.2 trillion CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act into law that provided financial aid to businesses, nonprofits, state and local governments, and families hit hard by the pandemic.

And now Congress, which passed the bill last month by a vote of 208 to 199, wants to provide another round of economic relief to the country despite Trump saying more relief may not be needed since many states are slowly reopening their economies.

The new, $3 trillion bill would provide another round of $1,200 cash payments to all Americans as well as other assistance.

The new bill is loaded with assistance programs that would largely benefit black and brown communities. They include $10,000 in student loan forgiveness; $100 billion for rental assistance; $75 billion in mortgage relief; expand eligibility and increase the value of some tax credits, like the earned-income tax credit; extend the $600 weekly federal unemployment payments until January 2021; extend and expand the moratorium on certain evictions and foreclosures; expand paid sick days, family and medical leave, as well as nutrition and food assistance programs; modify and expand the Paycheck Protection Program, which provides loans and grants to small businesses and nonprofit organizations; and establish a fund to award grants for employers to provide pandemic premium pay for essential workers.

U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush (D-1st), whose district includes Chatham, Grand Crossing and Park Manor, said the new bill is needed to keep families afloat as the nation rebuilds its economy.

“I voted for the HEROES Act in order to provide state and local governments with $1 trillion so that the essential workers in my district and our state would

The U.S. Senate is currently considering a $3 trillion COVID-19 bill that would extend the $600 weekly federal unemployment payments until January 2021 and expand paid sick days, family and medical leave, as well as nutrition and food assistance programs.

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be able to receive the money they deserve for literally putting their lives on the line amid this pandemic,” Rush told the Citizen. “(And) although the U.S. economy is slowly reopening all over the country, many of the millions of jobs that were lost may not be able to come back right away.

Americans will continue to need direct financial assistance until we have completely recovered from this disaster.”

The bill also includes H.R. 6389, aka the Martha Wright Prison Phone Justice Act, that Rush, chairman of the Energy Subcommittee, introduced in March, and said the bill would ensure that families and incarcerated family members are able to stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“In jails and prisons across the country, the average inmate can expect to pay as much as $25 per call they make to a family member or loved one. Given that most prisoners are paid legal slave wages — if any wages at all — this cost is usually incurred by the person they are calling, often forcing families to choose between putting food on the table and speaking with their loved one,” explained Rush. “Predictably, these unjust and unreasonable charges can inflame already tense relationships between incarcerated persons and their support systems, thereby exacerbating recidivism.”

Barbara Swift, 59, said she knows all too well the expense families incur when a loved one is locked up.

“My 19-year-old son is serving a 40-year sentence for first-degree murder and I doubt if I will ever see him a free man again,” said Swift, who said she is battling cancer. “So, for me talking to him on the phone every week is a necessity and very expensive. On average, I spend $300 a month to talk to him because the

phone rates are so high. Hell, it was cheaper when I was loaning him $200 every month before he got locked up.”

Rush added that the bill includes vital assistance his constituents need.

“The HEROES Act includes $1 trillion that will allow our state and local governments to continue to provide essential benefits and services, including unemployment payments,” he said. “The bill also includes hazard pay for frontline workers.”

Other congressional leaders whose districts include the South Side, such as U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly (D-2nd) and Danny K. Davis (D-7th), said the bill contains relief for everyone, but especially for poor families.

“A lot of essential workers are people of color so it was important to me to make sure this bill provided assistance to those workers and to preserve jobs,” said Kelly, whose district includes South Shore. “Economic development is critical to every community and I think that is one of the most important things this bill will deliver.”

Davis, a fellow congressman, whose district includes the West Side, Bronzeville and Englewood, agreed with Kelly and Rush.

“This bill concentrates on helping low and moderate-income individuals and families and that is the core base of my district. Congress realizes that if we are going to stabilize the economy, we must help those families and small businesses survive this pandemic,” said Davis. “If you can put $100, $200, $300 in the pockets of those who will put that money right back into the economy, you should do so. I believe money to an economy is like blood to the body. You see, if the blood leaves the body, you will die. And if money does not circulate in a community, then that community will die.”

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NEWS During a pandemic, keep your personal information safe StatePoint - Americans are spending more time at home, which means they’re likely spending more time online. While their attention is focused on staying healthy, they shouldn’t forget to stay vigilant about cybersecurity either.

The FBI recently warned that cybercriminals are taking advantage of the current environment to steal personal information and money.

The scams come in various forms, including fake emails from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization claiming to offer new information on the virus; emails asking users to verify personal information for an economic stimulus check from the government; and emails selling counterfeit COVID-19 related products or treatments.

Personal health information can be a target for hackers too.

According to the Office of the Inspector General, personal health information (name, social security number, Medicare number) can be stolen and used to file false Medicare or other health insurance claims. If this occurs, individuals might experience a disruption in medical care should they need it.

Bob Davis, deputy chief information security officer, Cigna, has a few simple steps to protect individuals and families from threats.

• Never open email or attachments from unknown senders. Many scams occur when clicking on fraudulent links or attachments in emails. Sometimes these emails can look similar to those received from legitimate sources, such as a health insurer, making it difficult to notice the difference. Pay attention to details: does it look like other valid communications you’ve received? Is the sender email address correct? To check a link’s legitimacy, hover over the text to see

Brookfield Zoo Announces Name of African Painted Dog Puppy Brookfield Zoo asked the public to help name one of its 4-month-old African painted dog puppies by submitting their votes on its website. For the past two weeks more than 5,200 votes were cast and the winning name is Kashyyyk (pronounced KA-sheek)—a planet in Star Wars.

Animal care staff describe Kashyyyk as being very curious and rather brave. He can be identified by the two distinguishable black rings on his tail that has a white tip.

The puppies currently weigh between 30 and 35 pounds. They spend a lot of time playing, but with the warmer weather, sleeping in a big pile in the sun has become a favorite activity. They also have been

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where it will redirect.

Also note, when communicating with health insurers online, it will likely be done through a secure email portal, which automatically encrypts (secures) emails and can only be accessed by signing in using a pre-determined password.

• Guard personal information. As a general rule, health insurers will never ask for credit card information or account passwords in an email. Report emails asking for this information to your health insurance company immediately.

• Hang up and call back. Not all threats occur online. Be wary of phone calls from someone claiming to be your health insurance company asking for personal information. To confirm legitimacy, simply hang up and call the customer service phone number listed on the back of the insurance card. In most cases, if information or payment is needed, individuals will receive a letter in the mail, not a phone call.

• Monitor texts and social media. Many use cell phones as a primary way to communicate, so it should be no surprise that cybercriminals are turning to text messages as a way to steal information. Text messages should be approached the same way as emails. Don’t click on links or share information with unfamiliar numbers.

Same goes for social media. Don’t click on suspicious advertisements or links.

• Remind friends and family. Just like friends and family are reminded to stay healthy, the same should be done with cybersecurity threats. Remind loved ones, especially the elderly, to pay close attention to unsolicited emails and calls, and to limit the information they share over the internet. If seniors think that they may have been victim of a scam, they should contact Medicare as soon as possible at 1-800-MEDICARE.

African painted dog puppy Kashyyyk

taking advantage of the pool in their yard.

Those interested in helping care for the African painted dogs at Brookfield Zoo can contribute to the Animal Adoption program.

For $35, a recipient receives the Basic Package, which includes a 5-inch x 7-inch color photograph of the African painted dogs, a personalized certificate of adoption, an African painted dog fact sheet, and an Animal Adoption program decal. To purchase one of the packages, visit CZS.org/AnimalAdoption.

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BUSINESS

ESSENCE Study Reveals Key Insights Into the Impact of COVID-19 on the Lives, Behaviors and Outlooks of Black Women in the U.S. While the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt the nation in varying degrees, it is having a major impact on the daily lives of Black women.

ESSENCE recently released research findings from its Impact of COVID-19 on Black Women study. This first comprehensive study of Black women during the coronavirus pandemic reveals key insights into what Black women are experiencing and how it is affecting their lives – from jobs and financial stability, to family and health, to trusted sources and post-pandemic outlooks.

“Black women comprise just over half of the Black population, are one of the most influential and active voting blocs in the U.S., and are heads of household in almost 30% of all Black households, which is more than twice the rate for all women,” said Richelieu Dennis, founder and chair of Essence Ventures, parent company of ESSENCE. “So, it is vital that we understand what they are thinking, feeling and experiencing as a result of the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic.

ESSENCE’s Impact of COVID-19 on Black Women study underscores the observation that while we are all in the same storm, we are not in the same boat. The insights gleaned from this data should be used to help governments, NGOs and businesses better understand and develop the emergency and relief efforts, recovery and sustainability initiatives, and product and service offerings that will be most critical for Black women as they continue to deliver leadership and impact to their households and communities during this crisis and beyond.”

From a health perspective, Black women have a major concern about contracting the virus themselves (67%), but are even more concerned that loved ones could get infected (80%). One in four (24%) personally knows someone who has died from COVID-19, and 44% personally know someone who has contracted it.

Black women say the pandemic has most negatively impacted their emotional well-being (64%) and mental health (63%), with 43% saying it has also negatively impacted their physical health. While just over one-third (34%) of Black women say the pandemic has had a negative impact on family relationships, 83% plan to spend more quality family time post-pandemic.

Concerns regarding education are overwhelming, and significant opportunities exist for educational resources, tools and support to be increased. The majority of Black women who are parents (85%) say there are not enough computers or laptops in their household to support the educational needs of their children, and 79% say their children are not getting enough support from their school systems.

Financially, over half (52%) of Black women in the study are currently facing or anticipating a negative financial impact as a result of the pandemic, as compared with only 20% who are not, and half (50%) say that their ability to work effectively has been negatively affected by the pandemic.

ESSENCE’s Impact of COVID-19 on Black Women study underscores the observation that while we are all in the same storm, we are not in the same boat.

In addition, 70% of Black women business owners reported a negative impact on their businesses, with the majority attributing the impact to no or low sales, supply chain disruptions and an inability to cover expenses. Most Black women (88%) believe that the COVID-19 crisis will lead to an economic recession.

Accordingly, spending has been adjusted during the pandemic, with Black women saying that they are spending less on clothing/accessories (61%), jewelry (60%), luxury items (57%), entertainment (54%) and personal electronics (51%) categories.

As reports of soaring grocery prices make headlines, food habits of Black women consumers have changed significantly during the pandemic, with 78% cooking meals at home more frequently and 38% saying they order delivery/take-out from restaurants less often. A majority (56%) also say they are facing a lack of access/availability of food and household essentials.

Issues of safety and containment measures, whether testing, contact tracing or otherwise, will likely continue to be critical as businesses and cities seek to successfully reopen and rebuild consumer confidence, with the study’s

ACCORDINGLY, SPENDING HAS BEEN ADJUSTED DURING THE PANDEMIC, WITH BLACK WOMEN SAYING THAT THEY ARE SPENDING LESS ON CLOTHING/ACCESSORIES (61%), JEWELRY (60%), LUXURY ITEMS (57%), ENTERTAINMENT (54%) AND PERSONAL ELECTRONICS (51%) CATEGORIES. post-pandemic behavior findings showing that 39% of Black women currently say it will be longer than a year before they travel internationally, and 28% say they do not plan to travel internationally. Half (50%) say they do not plan to use Uber/Lyft, and 41% do not plan to attend sporting events. The top three activities that Black women say they will immediately resume once it is deemed safe are visiting friends/family; going to church/ religious institutions; and outdoor activities.

Additional key findings from the ESSENCE Impact of COVID-19 on Black Women study include: l The CDC is the most trusted source of information (57%) for Black women when it comes to the pandemic (followed by news channels at 42%). However, Black women currently use news channels most (69%) to gather information, followed by news websites

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(43%), the CDC website (32%) and then state government websites and social media (both 31%). Still, state government websites are trusted by 33%, whereas social media – though used as much – is only trusted by 8%. l Black women view Dr. Anthony Fauci (66%) as the most trusted leader/expert when it comes to information on the pandemic, followed by state governors (46%) and city mayors (30%), while President Donald Trump is the least trusted (1%). l The majority of Black women were already planning to vote in the upcoming presidential (63%) and state (62%) elections, and the COVID-19 crisis does not impact their plan to vote. However, almost 30% say they understand the power of their vote more today than ever and are more likely to vote in the upcoming elections (27% in presidential; 29% in state).

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Phase 3

OF Illinois COVID-19 Re-opening Plan EFFECTIVE 5/29/2020

STAYING SAFE IS OUR

ESSENTIAL DUTY . . .

Our Future Depends On You!

OUR NEW NORMAL

Wearing A Mask When In Public Wash Your Hands Use Hand Sanitizer Often PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING

Thanks To All Who Helped To Keep Us Safe During The PANDEMIC

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FASHION

Don’t Forget Your LIPSTICK, Girl: Sister to Sister Secrets for Gaining Confidence, Courage and Power Kae has the doctorate degree, but fears she doesn’t have the skills to apply for a director’s job in her company.

Alissa won’t raise her hand in a meeting because she feels everyone will think she’s stupid.

Cara wants to ask for a raise after five years in the company, but doesn’t want to upset the apple cart and Alma, a former executive director, and now a stay-at-home mother feels guilty about accepting a part-time position offered from her company.

West Coast professor Marilou Ryder, a leading expert on the gender divide and East Coast sister Jessica Thompson recently announced their second Sister to Sister book-DON’T FORGET YOUR LIPSTICK, GIRL: Sister to Sister Secrets for Gaining

Confidence, Courage, and Power. Together, they interviewed hundreds of confident and successful women from all walks of life who share POWER TIPS for gaining confidence and influence in a male dominated society.

The need to be liked, to please everyone, and serve others and make peace, are part of a women’s DNA and it’s been drilled into them since birth.

So, it begs the question, what will it take for women to release themselves from their self-doubt and lack of courage that continue to hold them back from the lives they truly deserve? The answer is quite simple. DON’T FORGET YOUR LIPSTICK, GIRL, available on Amazon, advises women to do what men have done all along. Develop a strong

presence in the workplace, at home and in their community. Women don’t need to compete with men, but rather must emulate what men have done so well throughout the world; that is to be a fearless competitor, take risks, exude confidence, sit in the front of the room and speak up to be heard!

Dr. Marilou Ryder, current professor of doctoral studies at Brandman University, is the author of The SeXX Factor, 92 Tips from the Trenches, Rules of the Game and Don’t Forget Your SWEATER, Girl.

Jessica Thompson, author of Don’t Forget Your SWEATER, Girl, is a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology and has worked as a creative designer and is an active advocate for young women.

Celebrity Yoga Instructor Desi Bartlett Debuts Family Friendly YouTube Channel We may be living in the midst of a global pandemic, but acclaimed fitness expert and yoga instructor Desi Bartlett – whose celebrity clientele has included Kate Hudson, Alicia Silverstone and Shailene Woodley – is determined to help families around the world keep calm and carry on during COVID-19 with the launch of her YouTube Channel, youtube.com/desibartlett “The channel is a reflection of work/ home balance,” she says.

“You will find corporate yoga, family fitness, and much more. I am committed to empowering people with the tools they need to stay healthy and centered, especially while so many of us are working at home and homeschooling. I am excited to do that on YouTube!”

Subscribers can step on the mat in between conference calls to access free guided meditations, chair yoga or power posture classes to help relieve neck, back and shoulder tension. “Most people who are working from home are working from a chair or sofa, especially if they’re on Zoom calls,” says Desi, whose chair yoga sequence was recently featured on ABC News.

“After many hours of sitting, our posture starts to sink, our shoulders round and our backs hunch. This type of posture is associated with shallow breathing, back pain and can even effect our emotional state.”

To remedy this painful condition, Desi recommends incorporating tension-relieving yoga sessions

TO REMEDY THIS PAINFUL CONDITION, DESI RECOMMENDS INCORPORATING TENSIONRELIEVING YOGA SESSIONS INTO YOUR REGULAR WORKOUT ROUTINE. “MY CHAIR YOGA PRACTICE AND POWER POSTURE PRACTICES, IN PARTICULAR, WILL HELP TO STRENGTHEN YOU FROM THE INSIDE OUT WITH THE ADDED BENEFITS OF BETTER POSTURE, DEEP BREATHING AND A POSITIVE OUTLOOK,” SHE SAYS.

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into your regular workout routine.

“My chair yoga practice and power posture practices in particular will help to strengthen you from the inside out with the added benefits of better posture, deep breathing and a positive outlook,” she says. “We can’t control our circumstances, but we can control our reaction to the current circumstances.”

And, for parents who recently added the title “teacher” to their resumes, Desi has created a new family workout series, aptly named “Kids Quarantine Recess.” All of the family videos on her YouTube channel also happen to co-star Desi’s two sons, Cruz, 11, and Rocket, 6. “My career has always

been a reflection of what’s happening in my life,” she says. “Finding harmony working from home and homeschooling is a daily challenge.

We all have different situations, but I think the global truth is we all want to be fully present for our kids while excelling at our professions.”

Although finding work-life balance is never easy, Desi hopes that her YouTube channel will help give parents and kids alike some semblance of normalcy during these uncertain times. “I am here to help you call on that energy,” she says.

“When we don’t do our homework in any sector of our life; our family, our health, our job, we feel out of balance www.citizennewspapergroup.com

and out of sorts. Finding an easy program to keep you on track with short workouts each day will lead to small, progressive steps forward and a renewed sense of balance and harmony in our homes.”

Desi will also be producing new content for Manduka to accompany her EQua eKO Luna mat, which is finally back in stock after selling out three different times since it’s debut in May 2019. “My vision for the round mat was to help create sacred space in people’s homes and to ensure that the mat is eco-friendly and safe for families, babies, and pets to lay on,” she says. “The mat is beautiful and can be left out all of the time. I have one

right in front of my home office and it is an invitation to move, breathe, and connect to my higher self. It’s also really soft and my boys love to play and practice yoga on it. I think that we have shown that there was a need for something new and special, and I am over the moon (pardon the pun!) that the Luna mat has taken off.”

About Desi Bartlett Desi Bartlett, M.S., CPT E-RYT, is a Manduka global ambassador, founder of Mothers Into Living Fit and the author of Your Strong Sexy Pregnancy. She has starred in nearly a dozen yoga, fitness and dance DVDs, including Better Belly Yoga, Latin Groove and Prenatal Yoga.

Follow her on Instagram @ mothersintolivingfit, Twitter @ desibartlett or Facebook @ DesiBartlettFitness.

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Perfect Pantry Pastas Family Features - Constantly seeking out recipe-specific ingredients that may only be used once or twice can be a burden. Instead, keep your home stocked with necessities to simplify dinner prep with dishes made using common household staples.

One perfect example: pastas. These recipes for Minestrone Pasta Saute with Ricotta, Creamy One-Pot Spaghetti and Pasta in a Pinch include easily recognizable seasonings and canned goods for simple dinner solutions. Plus, they all include

dairy, an irreplaceable part of a balanced diet as a source of essential nutrients.

Another way to scale back on unnecessary grocery purchases is to give yourself permission to modify. Many recipes can be tweaked for personal preferences, such as using black beans rather than kidney beans or adjusting the amount of a spice used based on your family’s tastes.

Stock your pantry and refrigerator with versatile ingredients like these:

Canned tomatoes Canned beans l Quick-cook rice l Small whole-grain pasta l Stock, like vegetable, chicken or beef l Fluid milk l Shredded cheese l Plain Greek yogurt For more ideas to simplify family meals, visit milkmeansmore.org.

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Minestrone Pasta Saute with Ricotta

MINESTRONE PASTA SAUTE WITH RICOTTA Recipe courtesy of Lori Yates of “Foxes Love Lemons” on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 8 ounces ditalini pasta 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil l 3 carrots, finely diced l 3 cloves garlic, minced l 1/2 medium onion, chopped l 1/2 bunch kale, thinly sliced l 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and halved l 1/4 cup dry white wine l 1/2 pound lean ground beef (optional) l 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained l 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce l 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt l 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper l 1 cup Ricotta cheese l 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese l l

Pasta in a Pinch

Creamy One-Pot Spaghetti

PASTA IN A PINCH

CREAMY ONE-POT SPAGHETTI

Recipe courtesy of Jenn Fillenworth, MS, RDN, of “Jenny With the Good Eats” on behalf of Milk Means More

Recipe courtesy of Marcia Stanley, MS, RDN, on behalf of Milk Means More

Prep time: 5 minutes

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Servings: 6

Servings: 8

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta 2 1/2 cups water l 1/4 teaspoon salt l 1/4 teaspoon black pepper l 1/2 teaspoon dried basil l 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder l 1/2 cup milk l 2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated l 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained l 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained l 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese l freshly chopped herbs, for garnish (optional)

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound lean ground turkey or lean ground beef l 1/2 cup chopped onion l 2 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or reducedsodium beef broth l 2 cups marinara sauce l 1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds l 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper l 8 ounces spaghetti noodles, broken into 3-4-inch pieces l 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed l 1 1/3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided l chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional)

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1. In large microwavable bowl, place uncooked penne pasta and pour water over top to cover. With food-safe plastic wrap, cover bowl, leaving small section to vent as it cooks. Cook 3 minutes longer than package directs, approximately 13 minutes.

2. Once pasta has cooked, drain into colander then place back in bowl. Add salt, pepper, basil, garlic powder and milk; stir to combine. Begin to stir in cheese a little at a time. Microwave 1 minute. Remove from microwave and stir again.

3. Add cannellini beans and diced tomatoes; stir.

Microwave 1 minute. Remove from microwave and stir.

Assess if ingredients are hot and cheese is melted. If not, microwave 1-2 minutes.

4. Top with Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.

1. Using saute function of pressure cooker, heat oil until hot. Add meat and onion. Cook, uncovered, about 5 minutes, or until meat is browned, stirring to break up.

Press cancel.

2. Stir broth, marinara sauce, fennel seeds and cayenne pepper into meat. Stir in spaghetti, making sure noodle pieces are covered by liquid. Secure lid and set pressure release to sealing function. Select high pressure and cook 5 minutes. Press cancel.

3. Allow pressure to release naturally 2 minutes. Move pressure release to venting function to release remaining steam. Remove lid.

4. Stir spaghetti mixture. Stir in cream cheese and 1 cup cheddar cheese until melted. Ladle into bowls to serve.

Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley, if desired.

1. In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions.

Reserve 1/4 cup pasta cooking water then drain pasta.

2. In large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add carrots, garlic and onion; cook 3 minutes, or until vegetables start to soften, stirring occasionally. Add kale and green beans; cook 3 minutes, or until green beans are tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.

3. Add wine to skillet; cook 2 minutes, or until most liquid has evaporated. Transfer vegetables to medium bowl. If including meat, return skillet to medium-high heat. Add ground beef; cook 6-8 minutes, or until meat is cooked through, breaking up with side of spoon. Spoon off excess fat.

4. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add kidney beans, marinara sauce, salt, pepper, pasta, reserved pasta cooking water and cooked vegetable mixture to skillet with beef, if using.

Cook 2 minutes, or until warmed through, stirring occasionally. Divide pasta between four pasta bowls or plates and top with Ricotta and Parmesan cheeses.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Caesars Entertainment Announces Las Vegas Reopening Plans Caesars Entertainment recently announced that it will resume gaming and hospitality operations in Las Vegas at its Caesars Palace and the Flamingo Las Vegas properties on the date and time for reopening specified by the State of Nevada. The Company intends to comply with all reopening directives from Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak, the Nevada Gaming Control Board, and public health authorities.

The Company also announced that it expects Harrah’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino and the gaming floor at LINQ Hotel & Casino to be the next properties in Las Vegas to reopen, with timing based on customer demand.

Both Caesars Palace and the Flamingo will offer lodging, dining options and access to their outdoor pools, as well as slot machines and table games. All offerings will operate in a manner consistent with

physical distancing guidelines. The company will be suspending fees for paid self-parking in Las Vegas.

Additionally, the company anticipates that several retail and dining outlets along the LINQ Promenade, as well as the High Roller Observation Wheel, will reopen.

Some offerings, including live entertainment, bars, spas, buffets and valet parking will not be resuming immediately. However, when these

amenities are restored, they will be operated in a manner consistent with physical distancing guidelines. Caesars’ other Las Vegas properties and dining amenities are expected to reopen based on customer demand.

Further updates on Caesars Entertainment’s response to COVID-19 can be found at: https:// www.caesars.com/corporate/coronavirusguest-information.

Free Stay-at-Home Digital Coloring Book to Thank Front-Line Workers Butterfly Fish Productions has announced the release of their free stay-at-home coloring book which thanks essential workers and which helps overwhelmed homebound families looking for a fun way to teach lessons in kindness while social distancing.

It also introduces a new group of children’s book characters, The Kindeez. This free digital copy of The Kindeez Stay-at-Home Coloring Book is available now at thekindeez.com.

What if mythical creatures, prehistoric animals, science-

George Lopez

George Lopez Announces His First Netflix Comedy Special We’ll Do It For Half Comedy legend George Lopez returns to his stand-up roots, making his Netflix original comedy special debut with We’ll Do It For Half. True to form, Lopez delivers a hilarious exploration of race, politics, and life lessons to be learned from the Latino community; especially the elders. Filmed at The Warfield Theatre in San Francisco, the one-hour special dissects cultural differences, emotional support animals, gender reveal parties, elevator etiquette and much more. George Lopez: We’ll Do It For Half premieres globally on Netflix on June 30, 2020.

fiction beings, and humans all co-existed during the same time and lived in the same place?

Well, in Amigos Valley they do.

Meet The Kindeez. The Kindeez is a fantastic and diverse mix of evolved characters that unite to spread kindness to all. From learning to lend a helping hand with Roman the Robot to teaching politeness with Uku the Unicorn, The Kindeez children’s book series

by Butterfly Fish Productions presents kindness in a fun and exciting way. The Kindeez Stay-

at-Home Coloring Book was created to say “Thank You” to those serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic in all essential services. “As a family-owned company, we wanted to do something to help. We noticed that kids were looking for something fun to do during the pandemic, and it seemed like the perfect time to promote the most fundamental lesson of all- kindness,” said Vincent Lucido, co-owner (and illustrator) of Butterfly Fish Productions.

Butterfly Fish Productions

Free Virtual Sports Conference Cynopsis has announced the speaker lineup for the online virtual conference, The Great Sports Disruption - Preparing for Success in a Post-Covid World. As the sports industry eagerly awaits its opportunity to get back to business, the challenges brought on by the Cov-19 pandemic are already leaving their imprint on audiences, sponsors, and budgets.

Cynopsis Sports will bring the community together to network, and to hear from a lineup of thought leaders who are already functioning in our “new normal” world, molding how sports, technology, audiences and brands will interact in the years to come.

The sessions will include: l Sarah Hirshland, CEO - USOC l Chris Davis, CMO & SVP Merchandising - New Balance l Larry Scott, Commissioner - Pac-12 Conference l Craig Neeb, EVP & Chief Innovation Officer - NASCAR l Naz Aletaha, Head of Global Esports Partnerships - Riot Games l Cole Gahagan, President & CEO Learfield IMG College

l Kathryn Tappen, Host & Reporter - NBC Sports Group l Sam Flood, EP & President, Production NBC Sports Group l Jon Patricof, CEO & Co-Founder Athletes Unlimited l Gwen Svekis, Softball Player/Executive Committee - Athletes Unlimited l Foluke Akinradewo, Volleyball Player/ Executive Committee - Athletes Unlimited

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