South Suburban Citizen 10-20-2021

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Citizen Week of Oct. 20, 2021

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CALUMET CITY MAYOR MAKES PROGRESS ON HIS VISION Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones wants to keep residents in the city at the forefront.

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Thaddeus Jones has been the Mayor of Calumet City since May. Photo provided by Sean Howard

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The Enslaved of Johns Hopkins’ Birthplace to be Honored

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NEWS briefly SPEAKER WELCH CELEBRATES SUCCESS OF FIRST OPEN HOUSE JOB FAIR SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – More than 500 resumes were collected at the first ever Open House Job Fair held at the Illinois State Capitol on Tuesday, Oct. 12. Multiple applications were submitted for each of the open positions and interviews are in the process of being scheduled.

“This job fair was all about attracting the best and the brightest, but it was also about opening our doors to those who may not have always felt like they had a place working in Illinois government and politics,” said Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch. “I’ve fought hard for diversity and equity inclusion my entire career and that is something I’ll continue to advocate for in my position as Speaker. I want to thank the staff that made this event possible and worked hard to ensure a diverse group of qualified job seekers from across this state applied for these open positions.”

Nearly 100 applicants attended the inperson event at the Capitol, traveling from all corners of the state. They were able to meet with Speaker Welch and other members of the House Democratic staff. Applicants ranged in age from young college students to retirees looking to reenter the workforce. In addition to the in-person event, 100 people registered for the virtual option.

If anyone would still like to apply for the open positions, they can do so at https://ilhousedems. com/employement/.

GIL C. QUINIONES NAMED CEO OF COMED CHICAGO — ComEd announced Gil C. Quiniones will become CEO of ComEd, effective Nov. 15. Quiniones, who has served as president and CEO of the New York Power Authority (NYPA) for the past 10 years, will report to Calvin Butler, CEO of Exelon Utilities, who also has been serving as interim CEO of ComEd since Oct. 1.

Quiniones is a proven industry executive with more than 30 years of relevant leadership and operational experience extending across regulated utility markets, the public and private sectors, and state and local governments. For the past decade, he has been the CEO of the nation’s largest state-owned public power organization. He is an internationally recognized leader in modernizing power grids, and delivering clean, safe and affordable energy for customers, leading to economic and environmental benefits for diverse communities.

“Gil is an experienced electric utility leader, with a proven ability to deliver world-class performance for customers and strengthen and uplift communities, including in urban areas, making him ideally suited to be the CEO of ComEd,” said Butler. “In addition, Gil is a high-integrity leader who is focused on ethics, equity and doing what is best for our diverse customers, communities and employees. We are confident that, under his leadership, ComEd will continue to be recognized as one of the cleanest, most reliable and most affordable utilities in America.”

“It’s an honor to be named CEO of ComEd, and I look forward to working closely with Calvin and the entire utility management team to lead this nationally recognized energy company,” Quiniones said. “I share ComEd’s vision for a clean and resilient energy future that benefits customers and communities across northern Illinois and commit to continuing ComEd’s legacy of local partnership with and investment in the communities it is privileged to serve.”

Calumet City Mayor makes progress on his vision Continued from page 1

BY TIA CAROL JONES

Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones wants to keep residents in the city at the forefront. Since Jones took office in May, he has been able to erase the budget deficit, cut cost and waste and has increased the budget. The city also has implemented an afterschool program and an emergency assistance program for residents, as well as assisting businesses in Calumet City.

“All of the funds that were not in the budget, we created programs to make sure that we put Calumet City at the forefront,” Jones said.

Jones is in the process of conducting a forensic audit that in which revealed waste.

Jones is committed to being transparent.

He said he will cut out programs that are wasteful. Jones said the goal of the audit was accountability and transparency. It has given the administration an opportunity to shine a light on issues that are inherent in the city government.

Calumet City has hired police officers

and firefighters. Calumet City held the swearing-in of its first Black woman Police Officer on Thursday, Sept. 30.

Jones’ administration has developed the Shop Calumet City program. The boots on the ground program engages business owners to give their views on Calumet City and what they want to see there. It is part of Jones’ vision to reimagine Calumet City and get the business community reconnected with the city.

There are roughly 18,000 businesses in Calumet City. Jones wants to sell Calumet City to businesses and encourage them to come there. Jones has sought to reduce the red tape to bring businesses to Calumet City. There are new procedures and new plans to bring businesses to the city.

Jones also has been able to create a partnership with the school districts.

The administration has connected with CHAMPS to provide a citywide after school mentoring program. The aim is to ensure that when students get out of school, they have somewhere safe to go. Calumet City put $250,000 in its budget for an after-

school program. The goal is to target 1,500 students with the program.

Calumet City has acquired the 39,000 square foot building, located behind Chili’s Restaurant on Torrence Avenue, for their new City Hall. The plan is to move all the city’s departments into one building, and make it handicap accessible. The aim is to house a civic center in the building for use by the residents. Jones believes with its emphasis on technology, the new City Hall, will change the city’s landscape.

Jones addressed the possibility of Calumet City getting a casino. On Oct. 13, Calumet City made a presentation to the Illinois Gaming Board. Part of the presentation includes an entertainment district at the site of the River Oaks Mall.

“We’re not just going to plop down a casino in River Oaks Mall and hope that it works, we’re putting an entertainment destination, that’s going to have effects that will be wide ranging, into Lansing, Indiana, South Holland and Dolton. We’re going to make sure this project we have will have a regional impact,” Mayor Jones said.

State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Encourages Residents to Claim Property $3.5 Billion in Unclaimed Property Available at www.illinoistreasurer.gov/ICASH SPRINGFIELD – Tens of thousands of letters informing Illinois residents that they have unclaimed cash or property ready to claim are hitting mailboxes this month, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today.

“Our office uses many methods, including U.S. mail, events, and print and digital advertising, to connect unclaimed cash and property with its rightful owners,” Frerichs said. “We are proud to say that we have returned more than $1.2 billion in unclaimed property in the past five years, but there are billions more available to claim.”

Frerichs said 25,715 letters have been sent to Illinois residents to encourage them to claim their cash or property valued at $19,012,789.66. This batch of letters also includes more than 1.7 million in stock and the contents of 24 safe deposit boxes.

As a part of the ‘Money Match’ program, an additional 9,112 notification letters totaling $669,795 have been sent to residents to notify them of their unclaimed cash. With Money Match, checks will be issued to recipients after the address is confirmed to be correct; no action is required by these claimants. Launched in 2018, the program uses existing technology and state records to match unclaimed cash with qualifying Illinois taxpayers and will have returned approximately $14 million to 130,000 Illinois taxpayers.

The property must be $2,000 or less in cash with only one owner.

The goal is to return more money, more quickly, and without the need of paper, to Illinois taxpayers.

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allows residents to communicate directly with an employee from the unclaimed property division to help answer questions and assist with the claims process in real time.

State law requires the Treasurer’s Office to publish newspaper ads in all 102 Illinois counties every six months and send letters to residents who have newly reported unclaimed property of $100 or more. This year, the contact will include digital ads on social media to raise awareness and encourage others to check the unclaimed property database.

The Treasurer’s Office also works with organizations, churches, associations, local governments, and elected officials to connect Illinois residents with unclaimed property. Additionally, each year, the Treasurer’s Office civic engagement team attends hundreds of community events throughout the state conducting onsite unclaimed property searches.

An estimated one-in-four people in Illinois who search find unclaimed property and the average claim is $1,000. In August 2021, Frerichs announced $1.2 billion in unclaimed property had been returned during his tenure, the most that has been returned in the program’s 58-year history. The $1.2 billion milestone was possible because Frerichs prioritized changes in technology, efficiency, and state law to streamline the unclaimed property process.

Unclaimed property refers to money or accounts within financial institutions or companies in which there has been no activity for several years and the legal owner has not responded to inquiries by the business. In Illinois, the state treasurer is tasked with safeguarding unclaimed property, such as unpaid life insurance benefits, forgotten bank accounts and unused rebate cards.

Because unclaimed property is reported to the treasurer’s office two times a year, it is recommended individuals check the database every six months.

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Hazel Crest native serves as a member of U.S. Navy’s “Silent Service”

BY MEGAN BROWN Navy Office of Community Outreach

KINGS BAY, Ga. – A Hazel Crest, Illinois, native is serving aboard USS Alaska, one of the world’s most advanced nuclear-powered submarines.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony Roberson, a 2014 Hillcrest High School graduate, joined the Navy two years ago.

Today, Roberson serves as a missile technician, whose responsibilities include maintaining the nuclear weapon system on a submarine.

“I joined the Navy because I wanted a job stable enough to start a family and see different countries,” said Roberson.

According to Roberson, the values required to succeed in the military are similar to those found in Hazel Crest.

“I learned to be constantly aware of my surroundings from my hometown,” said Roberson.

Known as America’s “Silent Service,” the Navy’s submarine force operates a large fleet of technically advanced vessels. These submarines are capable of conducting rapid defensive and offensive operations around the world, in furtherance of U.S. national security.

There are three basic types of submarines: fast-attack submarines (SSN), ballistic-missile submarines (SSBN) and guided-missile submarines (SSGN).

Fast-attack submarines are designed to hunt down and destroy enemy submarines and surface ships; strike targets ashore with cruise missiles; carry and deliver Navy SEALs; conduct intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions; and engage in mine warfare.

The Navy’s ballistic-missile submarines, often referred to as “boomers,” serve as a strategic deterrent by providing an undetectable platform for submarine-launched ballistic missiles.

SSBNs are designed specifically for stealth, extended patrols and the precise delivery of missiles.

Guided-missile submarines provide the Navy with unprecedented strike and special operation mission capabilities from a stealthy, clandestine platform. Each SSGN is capable of carrying 154 Tomahawk cruise missiles, plus a complement of heavyweight torpedoes to be fired through four torpedo tubes. As a member of the submarine force, Roberson is part of a rich 121-year history of the U.S. Navy’s most versatile weapons platform, capable of taking the fight to the enemy in the defense of America and its allies.

Serving in the Navy means Roberson is part of a team that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.

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“The SSBN platform contributes to national security by providing nuclear deterrence,” said Roberson.

With more than 90 percent of all trade traveling by sea, and 95 percent of the world’s international phone and internet traffic carried through underwater fiber optic, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity and security of the United States is directly linked to a strong and ready Navy. A major component of that maritime security is homeported at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. “We do two big things here in King’s Bay: we send SSBNs on Strategic Deterrence Patrols and we forward deploy our guided missile submarines overseas,” said Rear Adm. John Spencer, Commander, Submarine Group Ten. “This work is essential to uphold the number one mission of the Navy: strategic deterrence. And this is the only home port for both of these types of submarines on the East Coast.”

Strategic deterrence is the Nation’s ultimate insurance program, and for decades, Kings Bay has been home to Ohio Class SSBN ballistic-missile submarines. Beginning in 2028, the new Columbia Class ballistic-missile submarines will arrive and provide continuous sea-based strategic deterrence into the 2080s.

As Roberson and other sailors continue to train and perform the missions they are tasked with, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.

“Serving in the Navy means I can lead a life that I am proud of and set my future children up for success,” added Roberson.

ilies as productive members of society.

Since that time, McCoy and Brother’s Keeper’s Outreach Ministries has expanded the services by feeding the homeless, attacking poverty and has fought for reentry programs for those who have been released from incarceration in many south suburban communities according to McCoy who has been called “the Father of Re-entry.”

“Many in our community have made mistakes during their youth and we must provide a pathway of success for them when they return to the general population. We have been working to network and collaborate with churches and community organizations to develop programs and options for their eventual success,” McCoy said.

McCoy added, the existence of longterm institutionalized problems of poverty, unemployment, inequality, drug and alcohol abuse, frustrations and hopelessness has fed into the despair in any number of our South Suburban communities ranging from Robbins, Harvey, Riverdale and Dolton to University Park.

McCoy also is the former Commissioner for the Illinois African American Family Commission (IAAFC), currently serving as Director of the Community Development Department of Bloom Township and is a member of the Cook County Jail LSC Alternative H.S. Board. Within the ministerial community, he is the past President of (SAAC) South Suburban Action Council and the former founder of the Southland Ministers Association.

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Sheriff Dart, State Sen. Collins Propose Legislation to Ban Ghost Guns

Dr. William McCoy Celebrates 40 Years CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. --Dr. William McCoy, of My Brother’s Keeper Outreach and Community Resource Center, in Chicago Heights celebrated 40 years of service to the South Suburban community.

McCoy, who is also the founder of the International Pentecostal Assembly Ecumenical (IPAE) Network, began his ministry in 1981 on the streets of Harvey, Robbins, and Chicago, with a message of recovery from substance and domestic abuse through community development. Together, he and his wife, Pastor Emeritus Dr. Rose McCoy, provided supportive community nurturing needed to restructure the lives of broken individuals, transitioning them back into the community and their fam-

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Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart discuss the Legislation to ban "ghost" guns. Below is Cook County Sheriff’s Police Lieutenant Gary Contreras. Photo provided by the Cook County Sheriff's Office.

Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart

and Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Collins proposed legislation recently to ban ‘ghost guns,’ which are homemade, untraceable weapons that are increasingly being found by police fighting Chicago area violence.

“The rapid proliferation of these weapons is alarming, and they are intentionally being used by individuals who want to thwart investigations – a clear threat to public safety,” Sheriff Dart said. “We must close this legal loophole to give us the tools to try to stop the flow of these weapons.”

Ghost guns are homemade firearms without serial numbers. Unlike typical firearms, they can’t be traced by law enforcement to the original purchaser, often a key investigative step. The kits used to build these weapons are available online and are not legally required to have serial numbers, and they can be sold without background checks. The kits can readily become an operable firearm with a few easy-to-find parts and common tools.

The number of ghost guns recovered by law enforcement skyrocketed nearly 400 percent nationally between 2016 and 2020, when more than 8,700 were found, according to the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

“Gun violence is plaguing Illinois’ Black and Brown communities, including those in the 16th senate district,” Sen. Collins said. “The proliferation of guns in our country and in our state drives this problem. Getting non-serialized ghost guns off the streets is a step forward in addressing violence so we can start healing our communities."

The legislation will ban privately made firearms unless they are registered with the state and affixed with a serial number. The legislation gives a sixmonth grace period for ghost gun owners to register. The sale of nonserialized gun kits would be banned immediately.

A first offense would be a Class A misdemeanor, which carries up to a year in jail. Subsequent offenses would be a Class 3 felony, which carries a fiveto-10-year prison sentence. These charges would be in addition to any other offenses an individual may face.

“The proliferation of ghost guns in Cook County undermines strong gun violence prevention laws and tireless law enforcement work to keep residents safe,” said Brady President Kris Brown. “The action proposed will stop these untraceable firearms from flooding the county’s communities, exacerbating the gun violence that already disproportionately affects Illinois’ Black and Brown residents.”

Brady is one of four gun violence prevention organizations that support this legislation. The others are Giffords Law Center, Everytown for Gun Safety, and The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence.

"Ghost guns are a rapidly growing threat that are exacerbating the severe gun violence crisis,” said David Pucino, Senior Staff Attorney at Giffords Law Center. “These products allow traffickers to source untraceable firearms and threaten to undermine Illinois's strong gun safety laws. This legislation is a bold step towards addressing gun violence by banning these dangerous, untraceable weapons. We thank Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart for his leadership on this important issue."

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“Providing more access to thoughtful Black and Latinx-focused discussions around money and business is important in helping

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The first episode of “Money Moves” was released on Monday, Oct. 18, with new episodes premiering each weekday.

Money Moves will be available on the iHeartRadio app and wherever you get your podcasts. Money Moves is produced by Greenwood Studios and Sunwise Media and is distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network. Watch the trailer here.

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Greenwood is a digital banking services platform for Black and Latino individuals and businesses. Greenwood is partnering with FDIC-insured banks to give customers the ability to spend and save securely through use of best-in-class banking services and innovative ways to support Black and Latinx causes and businesses.

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More Than Brunch: Brown Skin Brunchin’ Launches App Social group continues to expand their lifestyle brand LAS VEGAS PRNewswire -- Social group Brown Skin Brunchin’ has launched their selftitled app. The social group’s app is dedicated to social and professional networking by offering monthly brunch events. It also highlights restaurants and businesses around cities across the U.S. The app also features lifestyle content by bloggers who will write and produce content exclusively for the app. Brown Skin Brunchin’s app was created to be a one stop shop for its members – current and future.

Brown Skin Brunchin’ has expanded incredibly since its inception in 2018. Despite the pandemic halting everyone’s social life in much of 2020 and 2021, the group has managed to expand to 25 cities across the U.S. Brown Skin Brunchin’ currently boasts an impressive online following, with over 30k members across their website, Facebook, and Instagram, and hosts monthly brunches that draw in over 500 women across the country per month. The social group has no plans of slowing down with plans to launch in over 50 U.S. cities within the next 12 months, and go international within the next 18 months.

When asked the motivation for creating an app, co-founder Lillian Jackson stated “We really want to build a community that expands beyond brunch. We want to have ways to include members who can’t attend an event as often as others and create a fun and welcoming platform for our members to connect virtually.”

Brown Skin Brunchin’s app is currently

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available on both Android and IOS operating systems, and is free to download. As the app was recently launched and is in the beginning phases of operating, Brown Skin Brunchin’ is currently accepting submissions for content writers and bloggers, and is open to collaborations with other brands.

While this app will be a great way for

members to connect, it will provide an even greater opportunity for businesses to get their products and services in front of over thousands of women.

Brown Skin Brunchin’ is a social group dedicated to bringing together women of color who desire to expand their personal and professional networks in a fun, yet

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unconventional way.

If you would like more information about the social group, visit them online at www. brownskinbrunchin.com. If you are/own a restaurant and are interested in having the group host a brunch at your location, submit your information through the “Contact Us” link on the website.

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Legislation making virtual meetings of public bodies acceptable for any reason should be defeated

The Auditorium Theatre Announces 2022 Student Matinee Series The Auditorium Theatre announces its 2022 Student Matinee Series, featuring three diverse shows for students in grades K-12: the inspiring and uplifting concert, Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah; an energetic folkloric dance performance by Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández; and a presentation by one of the best dance companies in the world — Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

“I am greatly looking forward to welcoming students back to our historic venue in 2022,” says Auditorium Theatre CEO Rich Regan. “Many of these young people are experiencing the power of a live performance for the first time — and we are hopeful that for many this will spark a life-long love of the performing arts.”

The Auditorium Theatre’s number one priority is keeping our audiences safe. Current COVID-19 safety protocols will be in effect at each matinee per-

formance. All participating educators and students must adhere to these safety protocols.

Each Student Matinee is open to groups of 10 or more students in grades K-12. Student Matinees are an hour long, with performers framing their presentations specifically towards young people, guiding students through what they are seeing on stage.

Classrooms participating in ArtsXChange, the Auditorium Theatre’s professional development program that helps classroom teachers integrate dance, theatre, music, and visual arts into their everyday curriculum, attend each Student Matinee show at no cost to them through generous support from the Polk Bros. Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust, and CIBC. Approximately 20 classrooms from across the city participate in the ArtsXChange program each year.

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Every city council or school board has issues large and small that impact the lives of the people it serves.

Should residents be allowed to have chickens within city limits?

Should the city-owned hospital be sold?

What programs should the school district cut to have a balanced budget?

How should students be allowed to dress in school?

Even matters that may seem trivial are important to someone.

It is the duty of public officials on public bodies to give every matter serious consideration.

And it is the duty of citizens to whom those matters are important to provide input.

Those duties are most effectively carried out in person, during in-person interactions.

Meetings of city councils, school boards and other public bodies are opportunities for community residents to voice their opinions, and for public officials to hear them. Those meetings, many times held in a room full of people with passionate and sometimes opposing viewpoints, are fundamental and vital processes that play out in all Illinois communities.

The impact of those vital interactions has been diminished since the pandemic forced many public meetings to held virtually.

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Senate that would give government entities the power to conduct any meeting electronically, not in person, for any reason. The bill is a threat to our democracy, and must not become law.

Senate Bill 482 was introduced in February by Sen. Christina Castro, D-Elgin. It did not make it out of committee during the regular session, but it could be considered when the Legislature begins its fall veto session Oct. 19. The legislation is a top agenda item for the Illinois Municipal League.

The bill would amend the Open Meetings Act by modifying requirements by which an open or closed meeting may be conducted by audio or video conference without the physical presence of a quorum of the members.

The bill’s proponents believe virtual meetings are more efficient and transparent than those held in person. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Anyone who has attended a virtual meeting or family gathering during the past 18 months – who hasn’t?! – knows that discussions are shorter and ultimately less effective when they are not held in person, face to face. Dialogue simply isn’t as meaningful when we’re all in different rooms.

In public meetings, people are more reluctant to provide

input if they are forced to do it remotely. There’s just something about being able to look a board member in the eye, and gauge their reactions, in person. Often, that board member will look back at you.

And there’s much to be said about the access a resident or reporter has to a public official once the meeting has concluded.

They’re in the room. In a virtual meeting, the “leave” button is an escape hatch for any public official who wishes to have no further conversation.

Certainly, the pandemic was a valid reason for taking proceedings from council chambers to a Zoom room. But it was simply an exception to the rule, a need that now longer exists as we all return to a safer normal.

The public has a right to interact with their elected officials, face to face and not on a screen.

Let’s not create an environment that further removes governing from the public’s eye.

Let’s find ways to create more opportunities for personal interactions with our elected officials.

As society returns to normal, so, too, should public meetings.

The rule must be for in-person proceedings. Virtual meetings should be an exception, only when participants’ health and safety is at risk.

Senate Bill 482 must be rejected.

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The Enslaved of Johns Hopkins’ Birthplace to be Honored Minority Scholarships will be Named for Hopkins Family’s Enslaved People GAMBRILLS, Md. PRNewswire -- The Johns Hopkins House, Inc., a nonprofit organization working to save and restore Whites Hall, Johns Hopkins’ birthplace and boyhood home outside Baltimore, MD, has announced plans to honor the enslaved men and women who worked the former tobacco plantation in the 18th century, through named college scholarships.

The annual academic scholarships will help African-American students access a college or vocational education. Robert S. Brown, the 501(c)(3) organization’s executive director, believes this will be the first such tribute to the enslaved people of a former plantation. “We hope for this scholarship program to become an example — a model — for other properties with similar associations with slavery,” said Brown.

Each scholarship will be specifically named for one of the Hopkins family’s enslaved workers and will have a primary funding sponsor. Individual and institutional donors are encouraged to inquire about sponsorship. The scholarship fund will also be supported by the nonprofit’s operation of the 14-acre Whites Hall property.

The Johns Hopkins House has access to records for at least 47 enslaved individuals who

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worked at Whites Hall, including names and, in most cases, dates of emancipation. This information was provided by Sydney Van Morgan PhD, director of the Johns Hopkins University’s International Studies Program.

In addition, to create an artistic centerpiece for the project, internationally-renowned sculptor Carolyn D. Palmer has been com-

missioned to sculpt an enslaved family, to be located by their ‘slave quarters’ and other 18th century outbuildings that will be reconstructed on the site. Said Ms. Palmer, “I was so moved and honored to be chosen for this project. My goal is to bring to life not only the weariness you might expect of an enslaved family but also reveal a quiet dignity and deep love and devo-

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tion for each other. This work should represent all enslaved people, and most importantly, portray their humanity.”

The Johns Hopkins House has managed the Whites Hall property for over three years through a lease agreement and is now preparing to take ownership. Support is greatly welcomed to help with this process.

Plans for the 14-acre property, located in Gambrills, MD, 25 miles south of the Johns Hopkins University campus, include a nonprofit restaurant and tavern to be located in the original house, built circa 1780. A museum will explore the life and legacy of Johns Hopkins and, of equal importance, tell the story of the many bound laborers who worked the plantation. In addition, there will be a large park and arboretum on the property, open to the public.

Inquiries and contributions can be made through the nonprofit’s website: www.johnshopkinshouse.org, or by contacting Mr. Brown directly (rsbrown@johnshopkinshouse.org).

The Johns Hopkins House has also launched a GoFundMe campaign to support its activities (https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-johns-hopkins-birthplacehonor-the-enslaved)

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Sen-Jam Pharmaceutical Planning to Trial Oral COVID Therapy Sen-Jam Pharmaceutical has identified novel combinations of proven, safe drug molecules to address COVID-induced inflammation HUNTINGTON, N.Y., PRNewswire -- Excessive inflammation is a hallmark of severe COVID-19. When confronted with the virus, the immune system can enter a hyper-inflammatory state as a “cytokine storm”; uncontrolled inflammation leading to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and death.

While big pharma names such as Merck, Pfizer, and Atea Pharmaceuticals are rushing to develop at-home oral treatments, Registered Pharmacist and founder of Sen-Jam Pharmaceutical Jacqueline Iversen has identified two drug molecules, both with long histories of safety and efficacy, that when combined, appear to disrupt the body’s inflammatory process which triggers COVID’s runaway inflammation. This oral combination, SJP-002C, is safe for home use, and could be used alone or in conjunction with anti-viral therapies.

Currently there are no options for de-railing COVID inflammation in advance of a crisis. Steroidal drugs are used for those in a COVID-induced cytokine storm, but when patients lack evidence of severe inflammation, steroids are ineffective. “Ste-

WHILE BIG PHARMA NAMES SUCH AS MERCK, PFIZER, AND ATEA PHARMACEUTICALS ARE RUSHING TO DEVELOP AT-HOME ORAL TREATMENTS, REGISTERED PHARMACIST AND FOUNDER OF SEN-JAM PHARMACEUTICAL JACQUELINE IVERSEN HAS IDENTIFIED TWO DRUG MOLECULES, BOTH WITH LONG HISTORIES OF SAFETY AND EFFICACY, THAT WHEN COMBINED, APPEAR TO DISRUPT THE BODY’S INFLAMMATORY PROCESS WHICH TRIGGERS COVID’S RUNAWAY INFLAMMATION. roid-induced immune suppression could also inhibit adaptive immune responses, potentially limiting recovery and immune memory that could be required to prevent future infection,” Iversen said.

Sen-Jam’s investigational therapeutic for the treatment of COVID-19, SJP-002C is scheduled to begin a clinical trial in December 2021 under a co-development agreement with Duke-

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NUS. “SJP-002C is a potent anti-inflammatory with antiviral capabilities and minimal side effects that can be administered on Day 1,” said Iversen.

Iversen has identified other applications for small molecule combinations as therapeutics for inflammatory conditions. SenJam is seeking investors to continue research leading to licensing partnerships for its 24 domestic and international patents and patents pending.

Sen-Jam Pharmaceutical aims to disrupt pain and inflammation. Sen-Jam Pharmaceutical’s mission is to improve societal wellbeing by developing therapeutics that are safe, efficacious, and accessible by all. Sen-Jam repurposes small molecules to develop novel therapeutics for large unmet needs with a focus on improving clinical outcomes. Using patented proprietary technology and the accelerated 505(b)2 pathway, Sen-Jam is on a mission to revolutionize pain treatment and the business of pain relief. Investor information available at The Main Stage.

Learn more at www.sen-jam.com.

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Sheryl Underwood Announced as Grand Marshal of Hollywood Christmas Parade

Breakbeat Launches Culturati: Conversations With Kierna Mayo

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. PRNewswire -- SHERYL UNDERWOOD, Comedian, Actress and Host on the Daytime Emmy award-winning CBS hit television show, THE TALK, has been announced as the Grand Marshal of The 89th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade Supporting Marine Toys for Tots. The parade will be presented live in the streets of Hollywood, CA on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. PST by Associated Television International and The City of Los Angeles.

Sheryl Underwood is a multi-faceted entertainer, businesswoman and civic champion. She is 23rd International President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated (comprised of over 120k women leaders), founder of Pack Rat Foundation for Education; and she is the recipient of the Arch of Triumph Award presented by Johnson C. Smith University, an NAACP

WASHINGTON PRNewswire -- As podcasts quickly become the go-to source for news, information, and diverse points of view, one of the culture’s leading Black women in media, Kierna Mayo, has joined forces with Breakbeat, the new multi-media Hip-Hop podcast network launched last week, to produce the highly anticipated and provocative Culturati: Conversations with Kierna Mayo. The podcast explores the connection between the culture, community, and self through a Black feminist lens. It is produced by the award-winning team at PRX, and is available on your favorite podcast streaming platforms, including Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Culturati: Conversations with Kierna Mayo is a colorful sonic world where Black women from Gen X to Gen Z – bougie and ratchet notwithstanding – are the official standard-bearers. Culturati explores cultural hot topics from the socio-political to the not-safe-for-work through provocative conversations with an array of fascinating thought-leaders, activists, and celebrated artists, such as comedian and television host W. Kamau Bell, foodie feminist Tanya Fields, Q-Tip from A Tribe Called Quest, and Honey magazine co-Founder Joicelyn Dingle. Guided by Mayo, these candid talks flip conventional thinking on race, sex, and power. Culturati is a bi-weekly audio podcast, with new episodes released every other Tuesday.

Veteran Media Maven, Editor, And Cultural Critic Kierna Mayo Stirs The Airwaves With A Thought-Provoking New Podcast

Image Award, a People’s Choice Award and is a former member of the Air Force Reserve. She says this regarding her marshalling duties: “I am truly honored to have been chosen as the Grand Marshal for The 89th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade Supporting Marine Toys for Tots.” She adds, “The pandemic has made it very tough for everybody for over a year and a half. I can’t wait to get out there on the streets of Hollywood to celebrate with all of you, and to help bring awareness to the important work Marine Toys for Tots does to help those less fortunate during the holiday season. Please, be there! I can’t wait to see you!”

Sheryl Underwood joined THE TALK for season two, and is now hosting her 12th season alongside hosts Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Natalie Morales and Jerry O’Connell.

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Gospel Music Celebration How Sweet The Sound Returns Brings New Generation of Emerging Talent; Donald Lawrence Returns as Hosts GREENVILLE, S.C., PRNewswire -- Renowned gospel music competition How Sweet The Sound announced it will relaunch next summer, providing a critical stage for artists representing the best in gospel choir, solo and dance performance. The event, currently planned for June 4, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, will mark a high-profile return for gospel music’s renowned celebration.

How Sweet The Sound was originally established in 2007 and sponsored by Verizon.

During its initial six-year run, the competition awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars to promising artists, making it a critical destination and a springboard for successful careers.

Now under the new ownership of Gentle Giant Music Ministries, How Sweet The Sound will continue to welcome a diverse array of up-and-coming gospel performers competing for cash prizes and recognition.

Gentle Giant Music Ministries CEO Nathanael Brown, an award-winning choral director

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and saxophonist, said How Sweet The Sound’s absence left a void that was calling to be filled. His own experience with the event propelled his passion for reinvigorating it.

Brown’s group swept the 2013 How Sweet The Sound regional competition, taking first place and advancing to the finale in the year before going on hiatus.

“What a sweet sound to be bringing back How Sweet The Sound,” Brown said. “Not only will it give a big stage to individual and collaborating artists, but it will also help raise aware-

ness about an undervalued, uniquely American artform.

This is a particularly auspicious moment to be reinvigorating this brand. When you spread the gospel, you’re spreading good news – the word of God. Living during these challenging times, we can all use more hope and inspiration.”

Hosting and performing at the event will be distinguished songwriter/producer/composer Donald Lawrence, one of gospel music’s biggest influencers.

His numerous honors include over 30 Stellar Awards, four

Dove Awards and a Grammy.

He also led the beloved Tri-City Singers, widely acclaimed as one of the world’s best choirs.

“I am thrilled to be returning to the How Sweet The Sound stage,” said Lawrence, who served as the face of the event during its earlier run.

“We plan to make this a ‘big tent’ event, attracting religious and non-religious consumers.

That’s the thing about gospel: It’s really universal, helping shape artforms from hip hop, to jazz, to blues. The new How Sweet The Sound will embrace this diversity, lifting up participants from all walks of life.”

How Sweet The Sound registration is open through Friday, Dec. 31. There is no cost to register; participants must be 18 years of age or older. Event tickets are available at Ticketmaster or Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Click here for sponsorship opportunities.

Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Verizon, How Sweet The Sound is a national music competition that celebrates the history and sound of gospel music and dance.

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Breakbeat Launches Culturati: Conversations With Kierna Mayo - A Black Woman’s Perspective On Culture For the past three decades, Mayo has been at the forefront of Black women in media as a torchbearer delivering rich storytelling that addresses more than surface trending topics. Furthermore, she has never shied away from taking the powers that be to task when warranted.

Hip-Hop is in her DNA. “For a really long time, folks have asked me, ‘Where’s your show?’ ‘Where’s your book?’ Well, with Culturati, I get to have the best of both worlds,” Mayo said. “Not only am I telling my own stories, but I’m sharing the intimate talks I usually have in private with other creatives in the culture—and I still get to write. Scripting for Culturati is a dream, and #storytime is real! Plus, we interrogate pop culture and politics, sex, and struggle—on the podcast, absolutely everything is fair game.”

Culturati rolls out with the 2-part series entitled “The History of Honey Magazine.” In Part 1 - The Sweet Edition, Mayo and her close friend and Honey magazine co-creator Joicelyn Dingle discuss, in eye-opening detail, the story behind the hijacking of their groundbreaking media offering. And for the first time in 20 years, in Part 2 - The Sticky Edition, Mayo finally faces publisher and media executive Keith Clinkscales about his role in the ordeal. At the time, Clinkscales was president of Vanguarde Media, Inc., which had acquired Honey.

“Kierna is one of the most dynamic storytellers ever to work in Hip-Hop,” said Dave Mays, co-founder, and CEO of Breakbeat. “She’s always been a keeper of the culture in a very authentic and honest way. I’m excited to have her show be part of the launch of the Breakbeat platform.”

Be sure to tune into future episodes that will feature opinionated critiques, oral histories, and frank discussions that broaden the cultural conversation. Culturati: Conversations with Kierna Mayo is a part of the first slate of podcasts launched by the Breakbeat Podcast Network, joining “Don’t Call Me White Girl” and “The Wrap It Up Show Starring Funny Marco.”

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FASHION Myya, The First DTC Insurance Billable Post-Mastectomy Brand, Launches Myya is reinventing the industry by bringing together elevated materials, inclusive sizing and insurance coverage WASHINGTON PRNewswire -- Myya, the first and only direct-to-consumer, intimates and prosthetics brand, with the ability to bill insurance directly officially launched its industry transforming ecommerce platform. By blending an intimates boutique mindset with its proprietary technology, Myya’s revolutionary approach to post-mastectomy bra fittings allows women across the U.S. to be sized from the comfort of their home

by Certified Mastectomy fitters, while ensuring women see themselves (size, shape, color) on their virtual shelves in an industry that hasn’t historically prioritized size or color inclusivity.

Myya is also the only online boutique that can bill insurance directly for its customers, taking the burden off of their customers.

Unfortunately, post-mastectomy care is not a niche audience - an estimated 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lives.

Founded by Jasmine Jones, one of the few Black women in the world to close over $1 million in venture funding, Myya was inspired by her grandmother’s battle with breast cancer while watching her, as so many other women have experienced, shop for her intimates in a sterile medical supply store next to the bed pans, with extremely limited options.

Myya was incubated at Cherry Blossom Intimates, the brand’s retail space, when Jasmine realized she would not be able to reach her customers in the same way due to the

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social distancing restrictions during the pandemic. “When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, I was extremely worried that I would not be able to touch another customer - I wouldn’t be able to measure them, fit them correctly, or provide them with the “best friend” our in-store shopping experience offers. That is when I knew I needed to take what we were creating in-store online,” says Jones. “It was extremely important to me to maintain our luxurious and supportive environment online and after months of work, I am thrilled to launch Myya.”

Currently, Myya will be launching with the top-selling bras and customer’s most requested models in sizes A to O cup. Women will also be able to schedule a one-on-one fitting through Myya’s telehealth platform with Certified Mastectomy fitters who have worked with thousands of women to help them find the perfect fit. They’ll provide guidance on how to measure and curate product suggestions based on measurements, customer preferences and where a woman is in her recovery journey.

13% of profits from select products will be given to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, with Myya already pledged to donate $25,000 this year.

For more information visit myya.com

Francis Hall and her daughter Haydee Bell join celebrity hairstylist Kim Kimble in “Protective Styling,” the second episode of “My HAIRstory!,” a 3-part tutorial series celebrating Black hair and featuring styles from Cartoon Network’s Craig of the Creek. PRNewsFoto/Cartoon Network

Kim Kimble Celebrates Afro-Latina Hair Black PR Wire - Burbank, CA – Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month and the diversity within Black and Brown communities, the second episode of “My HAIRstory!” debuted at 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 15. The three-part hair tutorial featuring styles from Cartoon Network’s Emmy-, GLAAD- and NAACP Image Award-nominated series Craig of the Creek is hosted by celebrity hairstylist and Instagram influencer Kim Kimble. A hairstylist with an impressive celebrity clientele roster including Beyoncé, Zendaya, Rihanna, Mary J. Blige, Oprah, and more, Kimble will amplify the beauty of all Black hair types by highlighting the importance of protective hairstyles.

Watch the Episode 2 Teaser by clicking here.

Each “My HAIRstory!” episode is inspired by a character’s hairstyle featured in Craig of the Creek and will be released on Kimble’s Instagram account. Fans are invited to interact with Kimble during the first 30 minutes of the release of each episode by asking a question in the comments section of her IGTV post.

The series will be recorded and available on Cartoon Network’s YouTube channel.

In the second episode, “Protective Styling,” Francis Hall and her Afro-Latina daughter, Haydee Belle, join Kimble as she tackles the step-by-step process of cornrows, a versatile and popular style. “Protective Styling” will help viewers feel confident and equipped to cornrow their little one’s hair. Kimble shares which comb to use, how to section/part the hair, how to cornrow lightly with limited scalp pressure, and how to secure cornrows with hair jewels, rubber bands and more.

The first episode, “Wash Day,” premiered on National Hair Day on Oct. 1 and is available to view on Cartoon Network’s YouTube Channel. The “My HAIRstory!” finale premieres on International Animation Day (Thursday, Oct. 28) and celebrates one of the most popular and fuss-free hairstyles featured in Craig of the Creek – locs.

Loctician Joseph Barreto, a.k.a. thelocbarber, partners with Kimble to style and moisturize his son Josiah’s hair into a super cool look, a mohawk using the barrel roll method.

Craig of the Creek follows a precocious, animated character named Craig as he leads his best friends J.P. and Kelsey on comical journeys at their neighborhood creek, transforming everyday afternoons into thrilling expeditions through imaginative play. The series connects with viewers through its relatable characters and universal storylines, and also features authentic depictions of Black hairstyles.

Viewers can tune into Craig of the Creek every weekday at 4:00 p.m. ET/PT and weekends at 1:00 p.m.

ET/PT on Cartoon Network. Plus, catch an all-new Halloween special on Monday, Oct. 25 at 7:00 p.m.

ET/PT. Full episodes of Craig of the Creek are also available online and via the Cartoon Network App. Seasons 1 and 2 are now streaming on HBO Max. Throughout the month of October, fans are invited to join the conversation and share their favorite Craig of the Creek hairstyle by tagging Cartoon Network on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook, and using the hashtags #MyHairStory, #CraigoftheCreek and #CartoonNetwork.

Allbirds Opens New Store in Oakbrook OAKBROOK, Ill.-- BUSINESS WIRE --Allbirds, a certified B Corp that believes in making shoes and apparel in a better way, opened a new retail store and community center in Oakbrook today. It is the brand’s second store in the Chicago area and 33rd globally, with locations across North America, Asia, and Europe.

The new 2,892 square foot space speaks to the brands’ sustainable focus, which has driven its development and use of natural materials in replacement of petroleum-based synthetic fibres. Displays around the shop call attention to the Merino Wool, Sugarcane, Tree, and other materials that its products are made of. The design of the store itself also evokes the natural world, with custom wood try-on chairs and displays, and uniquely shaped mirrors. Customers can see the carbon footprint of each product clearly displayed – a first for the fashion and footwear industry, and a hallmark of Allbirds’s approach to sustainability.

The new location includes nods to the local broader Chicago community: Oakbrook Black Crowned Night Heron shoe laces Unique pin design inspired by The Field Museum of Natural History Limited-edition Allbirds Oakbrook reusable tote bags The store is located at 100 Oakbrook Center and is open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday.

Allbirds believes in making better things in a better way.

As a certified B Corp and Public Benefit Corporation, the Environment is a key business stakeholder. Since inception, the brand has been laser focused on combating the proliferation of petroleum-based materials in apparel and footwear. Allbirds’s story began with superfine New Zealand Merino Wool, and has since evolved to include a Eucalyptus Tree fiber knit fabric and www.citizennewspapergroup.com

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a Sugarcane-based EVA foam (SweetFoam). In 2019, Allbirds became 100% carbon neutral through a self-imposed Carbon Tax, and in 2020, the brand began labeling all products with a Carbon Footprint. Allbirds firmly believes that business can accelerate a shift away from high-polluting practices, and help protect the planet for future generations.

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(StatePoint) As students navigate finding their voice in today’s society, it is necessary that educators are equipped with the resources to empower leadership and self-expression. These skills provide students with the capacity to lead beyond the classroom and make an actionable difference now and in the future.

The free tools provided by the Lead4Change Student Leadership Program over the past decade, are a good example of programming that’s equipped adolescent minds with the skills to mold the future of their communities.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Lead4Change program has prepared students to become leaders, withstand adversity and make a lasting impact in their communities. Lead4Change, developed by the Foundation for Impact on Literacy and Learning, has attracted close to 2 million middle and high school students and 15,000 educators nationwide. Through the program’s annual Challenge, more than $2.45 million has been donated on behalf of student teams to their communities and schools.

Terri King, a business education teacher at Odessa High School in Odessa, Wash., has worked with the program since its onset and has seen firsthand how students can take charge and enact meaningful change. “I can’t even express my gratitude to the Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation for the work that they have done for students across the nation,” says King, referring to the foundation behind the Lead4Change program.

Educators benefit by their participation in the program too, using the new skills they’ve learned to enhance their teaching and build future leaders.

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King and her students formed the “Frontline Flatbread Frenzy” team to support frontline workers with flatbreads during the pandemic. In previous years, they restored the town’s senior center, fed firefighters during wildfire season and addressed mental health issues for children.

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“My goal for my students is to always seek out service projects and become service-minded adults,” says King.

Zoe Clark, a 2015 graduate of Odessa High School and former student of King’s, explains how Lead4Change has impacted her career choice. Clark returned to Odessa High School as a substitute teacher while receiving her master’s degree in teaching from Eastern Washington University.

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The program continues to have a profound impact on the Odessa students and community. “I will work to encourage educators to take advantage of the Lead4Change program so we can continue to change the world with our students,” says King.

As Lead4Change begins its 10th year, educators across the United States are sharing their excitement about starting these leadership lessons with their students.

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