South Suburban Citizen 10-30-2019

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Ally Donates $1 Million to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture — Page 3 Week of Oct. 30, 2019

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Illinois State Senator, Napoleon Harris (pictured), recently announced that South Suburban College will receive $35.8 million from the state to fund the construction of a new facility for its Allied Health and Careers program. Photo Credit: Provided by the Office of Senator Napoleon Harris

REBUILD ILLINOIS WILL HELP FUND NEW SOUTH SUBURBAN HEALTH CAREER TRAINING FACILITY

Illinois State Senator Napoleon Harris recently announced that South Suburban College, in South Holland, will receive $35.8 million from the Rebuild Illinois fund to build a new training facility for the school’s Allied Health and Careers programs. PAGE 2

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Forever stamp honors Esteemed Journalist Gwen Ifill

ENTERTAINMENT Black News Channel (BNC) TV Launches in America

Third Consecutive Year, Condé Nast Traveler Names Chicago As Best Large City To Visit

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION

NLRB EXTENDS TIME FOR SUBMITTING COMMENTS ON PROPOSED RULE CONCERNING STUDENTS The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has extended the time for submitting comments on its proposed rule concerning the definition of “employee” under Section 2(3) of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The proposed rule would exempt from the NLRB’s jurisdiction undergraduate and graduate students who perform services for financial compensation in connection with their studies. The original notice of proposed rulemaking was published at 84 FR 49691. The submission window will remain open and interested parties may now file comments on or before Monday, December 16, 2019. Comments replying to the comments submitted during the initial comment period must be received by the Board on or before Monday, December 30, 2019.

The additional time will allow parties the opportunity to respond to a technical correction within the NPRM’s Regulatory Flexibility Act analysis.

The correction was posted to the Federal Register recently. Public comments are invited on all aspects of the proposed rule and should be submitted either electronically to www.regulations.gov, or by mail or hand-delivery to Roxanne Rothschild, Executive Secretary, National Labor Relations Board, 1015 Half Street S.E., Washington, D.C. 20570-0001.

Rebuild Illinois Will Help Fund New South Suburban Health Career Training Facility Continued from page 1

BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

Illinois State Senator Napoleon Harris recently announced that South Suburban College, in South Holland, will receive $35.8 million from the Rebuild Illinois fund to build a new training facility for the school’s Allied Health and Careers programs.

Rebuild Illinois is a capital improvement plan created by Governor J.B. Pritzker and the members of the Illinois House and Senate to provide funding for critical construction projects across the state. Most notably, Rebuild Illinois is providing over $33 billion specifically for transportation projects and improvements over the next six years.

The estimated cost for the new allied health training facility at South Suburban College is expected to cost about $70 million. The complex would include four stories and approximately 130,000 square feet of space.

Inside the facility, there will be state-ofthe-art teaching and learning tools to allow

students to train for cutting-edge health career opportunities.

“I’m thrilled to see Illinois investing into a state-of-the-art teaching facility in the south suburbs,” said State Senator Napoleon Harris.

“This new facility will provide better job opportunities and bring more resources to students who want a career in the medical industry.”

The new facility will modernize the current training programs for registered nurses and nursing assistants, community health workers, emergency medical technicians, radiologists, echocardiography technicians, occupational therapy assistants, phlebotomists, pharmacy technicians, medical assistants, and medical records and coding specialists.

Aside from the existing programs, the new facility will provide space for new career programs that provide the training students need to become dental hygienists, respiratory technicians, physical therapy assistants, and patient care technicians.

Throughout the United States, employment opportunities in healthcare were projected to

grow 14 percent between 2018 to 2028 which is faster than the average for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Additionally, 24 percent of South Suburban College students, on average, chose to pursue careers in nursing and other allied health careers, according to information from South Suburban College.

The new facility will allow South Suburban College to expand its resources for students and provide access to education and training in health care fields for south suburban residents so they can compete for jobs in the growing field.

While providing education and training opportunities for health care careers, the new Allied Health and Careers facility at South Suburban College will also serve as a community health center and childcare center, according to information provided by the Office of Senator Napoleon Harris.

To learn more about the Allied Health and Careers program and South Suburban College, visit www.ssc.edu.

9 In 10 Employees Come To Work Sick, Survey Shows

HEALTH

SC JOHNSON LAUNCHES GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP TO FIGHT OCEAN PLASTIC AND POVERTY SC Johnson, an industry-leading manufacturer of household consumer brands, and Plastic Bank recently launched a global partnership to stop plastic waste from entering the ocean and fight poverty.

The three-year effort creates recycling infrastructure on a massive scale across five countries and pays residents to collect plastic in exchange for digital savings and rewards. Once the plastic is collected and exchanged, it will be recycled into the first-ever 100% Social Plastic® bottle, which SC Johnson will use for its iconic Windex® line beginning in February 2020.

Are coworkers literally making each other sick? In new research from global staffing firm Accountemps, 90% of professionals admitted they’ve at least sometimes come to the office with cold or flu symptoms.

Of those respondents, 33% always go to work even when they’re under the weather.

Among the 28 U.S. cities in the study, Charlotte, Miami (96% each), Austin, Chicago and Cincinnati (93% each) had the most employees who show up while feeling ill.

More than half of those who report to the office with a cold or the flu (54%) said they do so because they have too much work on their plate; another 40% don’t want to use sick time.

“Whether it’s due to large workloads, pressure from the boss or because they can’t afford to take time off, it’s all too common for employees to come to the office feeling sick when they really should be resting,” said Michael Steinitz, senior executive director of Accountemps, a division of Robert Half.

“Staying home when you’ve got a cold or the flu is the best way to avoid spreading germs

LAW & POLITICS

HARPER SPOTLIGHTS PROGRAM TO REPAY OVERDUE TAXES State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is spotlighting an Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) tax amnesty program that is offering local taxpayers the opportunity to eliminate delinquent taxes that may be owed to the state without penalty.

The Harper-backed law, Senate Bill 689, created the IDOR’s Tax Amnesty Program to give consumers and businesses the chance to pay back taxes without penalties and interest. To be eligible for the program, the tax liability must have occurred between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2018 and a taxpayer must pay their entire outstanding tax liability from the period covered by the amnesty. Additional information on liabilities that qualify for amnesty and payment options can be found at tax.illinois.gov.

“Anyone who owes overdue taxes to the State of Illinois should use this opportunity to pay back what they owe without interest or penalties,” Harper said.

“I encourage any local taxpayer who may have a tax debt to check their eligibility and take advantage of the Tax Amnesty Program.” www.thechicagocitizen.com

to others and fight the illness faster.”

Steinitz added, “Bosses should set an example by taking time off when they’re under the weather, encouraging employees to do the same and offering those with minor ailments the ability to work from home. Bringing in temporary professionals can keep assignments on track during staff absences.”

Additional findings: l New York (67%), Minneapolis (66%) and Miami (64%) had the most respondents who report to the office while ill because of an overwhelming workload. l Phoenix, San Diego (48% each) and Miami (47%) professionals feel the most pressure from their boss to be present when sick. l More employees ages 25 to 40 (39%) reported always coming to work unwell than respondents ages 18 to 24, 55 and older (27% each) and ages 41 to 54 (26%).

For more advice on dealing with cold and flu season in the office, visit the Robert Half blog.

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Ally Donates $1 Million to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture Ally Financial recently announced a $1 million donation to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture with a check presentation by Ally Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey J. Brown to Interim Director of the museum, Spencer Crew.

The museum, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., is the nation’s largest museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history and culture, and its impact on the world today.

This donation supports Ally’s commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion through education, understanding and action.

“Championing diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Ally and at the foundation of what it means to do it right,” said Brown. “An important part of

Ally Financial recently announced a $1 million donation to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.

this includes education and an understanding of the rich fabric of diversity. The National Museum of African American

History and Culture tells the story of America through the lens of black history and culture, and we are proud to

be able to help support them in that mission.”

Brown was joined for the check presentation by 24 stu-

dents from historically black colleges and universities who were invited by Ally to tour the museum. Prior to the mu-

seum tour, the students participated in a learning session on the topic of design thinking that was led by Ally.

South Suburban Village Votes To Approve Casino Development Plan

BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

The Village of Matteson’s Board of Trustees and Village President, Sheila Chalmers-Currin, recently voted to unanimously approve the Choctaw Nation’s plan to develop a casino in the Village. The development plan includes a casino, a hotel, a convention space, and several dining options.

“I believe this project will be an asset not just to Matteson, but to the entire Southland Region,” said Chalmers-Currin. “After interviewing multiple casino operators, we felt the team led by the Choctaw Nation provided the best combination of experience, vision, community engagement, and a financially feasible plan.”

The Village of Matteson’s partner on the casino development plan is the Choctaw Nation, which is the third-largest Indian Nation in the United States. Choctaw Nation’s Division of Commerce manages an array of businesses including 22 gaming sites, three resorts, six hotels, an RV park, and 12 ranches and farms encompassing 65,000 acres, according to information provided

The Village of Matteson’s Board of Trustees recently voted unanimously to approve the Choctaw Nation’s plans to develop a casino in the community. Photo Credit: Provided by the Village of Matteson

by the Choctaw Nation.

“We’re honored with the chance to match our team’s experience with the community of Matteson and to create jobs and opportunity across the south suburbs,” said Janie Dillard, senior executive director of commerce for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. “Matteson is ideally located for a successful casino project.”

In agreement with Dillard, Chalmers-Currin has stated on several occasions that she believes Matteson is the “absolute best location in southern Cook County” due to it’s proximity to neighboring Will County and its access to Interstates 57 and 80.

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in the Village of Matteson. The project will feature 2,000 gaming positions, a high-end restaurant, a food hall, a 200-room hotel, and a 36,000 square foot convention space that can be used for concerts, banquets, or community events, according to information provided by the Village of Matteson.

Chalmers-Currin said that not

only will the Matteson casino be a destination for residents and travelers, but the project will also be integrated with the South Suburban community and utilize local minority business enterprises for partnerships.

Additionally, the development will include space dedicated to preserving and sharing the multi-cultural history of the area, according to information provided by the Village of Matteson.

Before the project can move forward, it will require approval from the State of Illinois which just recently passed legislation to allow for the construction of a casino in the Greater Southland Region.

Currently, there are six south suburban casino development plans hoping to be approved by the state.

Casino development plans have been submitted by Country Club Hills, Lynwood, Calumet City, Crestwood, and a joint proposal that has been submitted by Homewood and East Hazel Crest.

For more information on the Choctaw Nation, visit www.choctawnation.com.

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BUSINESS The National Black MBA Association® Announces the 42nd Annual Conference and Exposition to Be Held in Washington, D.C. During Its 50th Anniversary Year September 22-26, 2020 #NBMBAA The National Black MBA Association® recently announced Washington, DC as the home for their 42nd Annual Conference and Exposition, taking place September 22-26, 2020. The organization will also celebrate a major milestone as it commemorates its 50th anniversary year.

The NBMBAA® just concluded another successful conference in Houston, Texas where the organization helped 9,000 attendees explore career opportunities and interview for valuable internships with companies including FedEx Corporation, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Johnson and Johnson, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Marriott International, Microsoft, Nationwide and a number of other leading Fortune 500 companies. Attendees were exposed to an array of informative sessions and workshops around professional growth, leadership development and entrepreneurship.

The NBMBAA® provided undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to compete for academic scholarships with the execution of its annual business case competitions. The competition allows student teams to analyze a multifaceted business case and use their problem-solving skills to present their findings before a panel of the nation’s top thoughtleaders. The NBMBAA® awarded over $150K combined for scholarships and funding of start-up businesses who placed in their annual Scale Up Pitch Challenge

sponsored by FedEx Corporation.

“This year’s conference was an incredible experience,” said Kay Y. Wallace, NBMBAA’s new president and CEO. “As we enter into our 50th anniversary in 2020, the National Black MBA Association® will continue to curate dynamic and innovative programming throughout the year culminating with the annual conference in September in Washington, DC – an important election year. I’m inspired and focused on making 2020 a memorable and impactful year for our members, stakeholders and sponsors.”

To learn more about the National Black MBA Association® and how to get involved, please visit www.nbmbaa.org.

About National Black MBA Association® NBMBAA® is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) professional member-based organization which leads in the creation of educational, wealth building and growth opportunities for black professionals. Representing more than 14,000 members within 39 professional chapters, 33 Leaders of Tomorrow® chapters and over 280 corporate and university partners, the organization is dedicated to developing partnerships that create intellectual and economic wealth in the Black community through its five channels of engagement: career, education, entrepreneurship, leadership, and lifestyle.

Real Estate Investors Benefit as Competition Eases Hard Money Lending Terms

BY CHRISTOPHER G. COX Managing editor and publisher of www.realesavvy.com

In the wake of the housing crash that shook the U.S. economy in the mid- to late 2000s, real estate investors had few borrowing options as financial institutions severely tightened lending practices. According to Nathan Trunfio, president of Lending for Pennsylvania-based Direct Lending Partners (DLP), this led to the rise of so-called hard money lending, where those willing to make real estate loans could demand returns of 15-20 percent and four to five points.

As a result of the bursting of the housing bubble, there were a lot of properties that needed to be foreclosed on, Trunfio said.

“They were foreclosed on, but people were still in them or banks were holding them on their books and they needed to find a way to dispose of them,” he continued.

This created opportunities for investors to buy low, Trunfio explained. Many of these properties needed to be renovated and banks did not have the infrastructure to handle the renovations themselves. “Real estate investors needed a source of capital,” he said, “so they would turn to hard money loans, which were largely based on the value of the asset.”

Although the term “hard money lending” is still in common use, this lending practice has evolved to show a softer side. Trunfio notes that for many years a hard money loan was viewed as a “bad news loan,” one associated with some sort of “distressed situation where someone needs to pull equity out of a property.” These loans, he continued, typically reflected “some type of turmoil or big need that isn’t necessarily going to result in a good situation.”

In the current lending

environment, Trunfio said, people are looking to utilize a loan for the purpose of “navigating a business plan on a piece of real estate.”

“I call it soft money,” Trunfio notes, “because the approach that is taken is a combination of the analysis of the strength of a real estate investor and the asset. We are in the business of providing short-term bridge loans to experienced real estate investors.”

Asked why a borrower would seek one of DLP’s bridge loans as opposed to a more traditional loan from a bank, credit union or other lending institution, Trunfio says there are a number of reasons. “The main reason,” he notes, “is that nowadays banks have credit policies that are too tight. They can’t move quickly enough, and they won’t lend on an asset that needs renovation, or that needs a tenant, or something along those lines.”

Trunfio notes that DLP works with a wide array of investors from singular individuals and small teams to organizations of 20-50 people. “Our loans are to real estate investors – I call them serial investors – who invest in real estate as a way to make their money, whether it’s a primary or secondary focus.”

For about the last 10 years, Trunfio said, more and more institutional investors have begun to recognize that there are many financially savvy borrowers with sound investment plans. This has led to increased lending competition which allows investors to find loans requiring 8-12 percent interest and one to three points, as opposed to tougher terms in the immediate wake of the crash.

“Hard money has evolved into opportunistic money for real estate investors,” said Trunfio, “which helps the economy in a number of ways by providing more housing where there is currently a housing shortage.”

FOR ABOUT THE LAST 10 YEARS, MORE AND MORE INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS HAVE BEGUN TO RECOGNIZE THAT THERE ARE MANY FINANCIALLY SAVVY BORROWERS WITH SOUND INVESTMENT PLANS. THIS HAS LED TO INCREASED LENDING COMPETITION WHICH ALLOWS INVESTORS TO FIND LOANS REQUIRING 8-12 PERCENT INTEREST AND ONE TO THREE POINTS, AS OPPOSED TO TOUGHER TERMS IN THE IMMEDIATE WAKE OF THE CRASH. www.thechicagocitizen.com

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Southland Elected Officials Come Out In Support Of Judge Nichole Patton Re-Election Leaders of the Southland Community came out in support of Judge Nichole Patton Re-election.

Pictured from left to right in front row: Adam Shorter, Trustee Matteson; Judge Lloyd Brooks; Judge Sheree Henry; Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin, Matteson; Judge Nichole Patton; Committeeman Calvin Jordan Rich Township; Mayor Tyrone Ward, Robbins; Lori Wilcox; Judge Sondra Denmark; Clerk Yumeka Brown, Matteson; Andrea Bonds, President SD227.

Back row: Trustee Joseph Canady, Richton Park; Mayor Rick Reinbold, Richton Park; Mayor Jon Vanderbilt, Park Forest; Trustee Andre Satchell, Matteson; Judge Michael Barrett.

Sorors of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. show their support for Judge Nichole Patton: Anjanette, Cassandra, Allison, Nichoile, Tiffany, Rocell and Keisha.

Illinois Primary will be held on March 17, 2020. Judge Nichole Patton makes her bid for re-election. She is surrounded by her supporters during a event held in her honor in the Southland.

Judge Nichole Patton is surrounded by supporters at a recent kick-off fundraiser held in the Southland. Patton received overwhelming support from elected officials in the Southland from Mayors, State Representatives to Committeeman. Justice Patton is running for re-election to the Circuit Court 15th Judicial Subcircuit.

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Forever stamp honors Esteemed Journalist Gwen Ifill With 2020 rapidly approaching, the U.S. Postal Service recently revealed several of the new Forever stamps and others to be issued next year.

Since 1847, the Postal Service stamp program has celebrated the people, events and cultural milestones unique to the history of the United States.

“These miniature works of art offer something for everyone interested in American history and culture,” said U.S. Postal Service Stamp Services Acting Executive Director William Gicker.

“From notable figures such as golf legend Arnold Palmer and esteemed journalist Gwen Ifill to the cultural phenomenon of hip hop to a celebration of the great outdoors, this program is wide-ranging and adds to the history of our great nation as recorded through the U.S. stamp program.”

The 43rd stamp in the Black Heritage series honors Gwen Ifill (1955–2016), one of America’s most esteemed journalists. The stamp features a photo of Ifill taken in 2008 by photographer Robert Severi. Among the first African Americans to hold prominent positions in both broadcast and print journalism, Ifill was a B:10” trailblazer in the profession. Art director Derry Noyes designed T:10” the stamp.

“The U.S. Postal Service’s 2020 stamp program has something for everyone, including Forever stamps honoring legendary golfer Arnold Palmer and esteemed journalist Gwen Ifill.”

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Third Consecutive Year, Condé Nast Traveler Names Chicago As Best Large City To Visit Condé Nast Traveler www.cntraveler.com, recently announced that its readers have voted Chicago as the best large city in the U.S. “This wonderful recognition not only reflects the beauty and excitement of our great city, but also our tourism industry’s dedicated efforts to attract people from across the country and around the globe,” said Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot. “Chicago will always roll out the welcome mat for visitors, and continue showcasing the sights and sounds of our world-class institutions and cultural life throughout our dynamic neighborhoods and communities, as well as in our magnificent downtown.”

According to a press release, Condé Nast Traveler’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry. This year, more than 600,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers across the globe submitted a recording-breaking number of responses rating their travel experiences to provide a full snapshot of where and how we travel today. The “Best Large City” category was first added in 2015 with New York nabbing top spot in 2015 and 2016. Chicago was first voted “Best Large City” in 2017, repeating the selection in 2018 and

Condé Nast Traveler www.cntraveler.com, recently announced that its readers have voted Chicago as the best large city in the U.S.

has now won for a third year in a row.

“Chicago being named best large city to visit is a true accolade for all of us in Chicago’s hospitality and meetings industry,” said Glenn Eden, chair of Choose Chicago’s Board of Directors. “This recognition validates the momentum that we have been able to build upon these past few years but further underscores the City’s impact on the

nation and world as a destination that everyone should experience.”

The award comes as the city continues to be recognized for its world-renowned culinary scene, including a growing number of Michelin-starred and James Beard award-winning restaurants, the buzz created by the expanded Riverwalk, top rankings of numerous Chicago museums, attractions and tours, a thriving entertainment scene, including the ongoing celebration of the Year of Chicago Theater and the city’s international acclaim for architecture and music.

Adding to this momentum, Chicago has opened no fewer than 26 additional hotels in the past four years, including many that are located in emerging neighborhoods, further adding to the breadth and impact of the visitor industry, according to a press release.

“It’s always significant when a leading travel publication and its savvy and knowledgeable readers vote you the number one large city destination in the nation,” said David Whitaker, president and chief executive officer of Choose Chicago. “But to be selected now for a third year in a row speaks volumes about the kind of city and

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destination that Chicago is becoming and the incredible potential that we have to further build on our emerging reputation. It’s also a tribute to the overall effort and investments of so many in our community who are working hard every day to invite, serve and welcome the world to our home.”

The recognition from Condé Nast readers coincides with a strategic decision three years ago to expand the focus to attract more leisure visitors to Chicago from major feeder markets throughout the United States as well as a concerted effort to garner more overnight visitors. According to hotel occupancy reports generated by Smith Travel Research, leisure room demand (rooms consumed) has grown 14% in the past three years, with the majority of this growth generated from visitors outside of Chicago’s traditional market of nine neighboring states. This growth trend has continued in 2019 as leisure room demand (rooms consumed) is up 4.7% for the first eight months of the year.

Choose Chicago’s recently redesigned website, www.ChooseChicago.com, has generated more than 6.3 million site visits in the first 8 months of 2019 representing a year- over-year increase of 10.7%, a press release further stated.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Black News Channel (BNC) TV Launches in America

BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA NEWSWIRE CORRESPONDENT @StacyBrownMedia

In a joint teleconference broadcast live from the Four Season’s Hotel in New York’s Financial District, the Black News Channel (BNC) and the National Newspaper Publishers Association recently announced the official launch date and time for the nation’s first 24-hour, 7-days a week allnews TV channel that will focus on African American news.

The new channel promises to inform, educate, and empower nearly 50 million African Americans now living in the United States.

The potential for the network appears almost limitless.

BNC will immediately have the potential to reach 33 million households daily in all the major media markets across the nation.

Combined with the millions of readers who consume information from NNPA’s Black-owned newspapers and media companies each week, the BNC could quickly become the top destination for all who want to consume African American news on TV and on mobile devices.

BNC, which officially launches at 6 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2019, has agreements with Charter Communications, Comcast and DISH TV. The network already has commitments for carriage in major African American hubs like Atlanta, New York City, Chicago, New Orleans, Houston, Philadelphia, Detroit, Washington, DC, Baltimore and Los Angeles.

Tallahassee, Florida, houses BNC’s headquarters, and the network will have news bureaus around the country, including Washington, D.C. and New York City.

Former Republican U.S. Congressman J.C. Watts is chairman of BNC, which is backed financially by business mogul and Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan.

“This platform will create a venue for the African American community to have a dialogue to talk about news, education and cultural things,” stated Watts, who added that the network has been in the planning stage for many years.

NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., who participated in the teleconference,

NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. (pictured at right), who participated in the recent teleconference, said the NNPA’s partnership with the BNC is a profound win-win for Black America. (Also pictured are Former Republican U.S. Congressman J.C. Watts, chairman of BNC (left) and Jacksonville Jaguars owner, Shad Khan, who is a primary investor in the new network (center).

said the NNPA’s partnership with the BNC is a profound win-win for Black America.

“This year marks the 192nd year of the Black Press of America. Black Americans striving for excellence in all fields of endeavor give life to our culture that attracts and impacts all people. We set trends for ourselves and others,” Chavis stated.

“We’re not a cursed people, and we are a blessed people. We continue to strive for excellence, and to have Shad Khan announced as a primary investor for the launch and sustainable development of the BNC is of major significance,” Chavis noted.

“We’re not looking to be Republican or Democrat. There will be current affairs, but we are culturally specific to the African American community. MSNBC, Fox News, CNN may have African American faces on their news shows, but they are not necessarily covering the community from a cultural perspective,” Watts stated. “We’re not looking to be left or right. We will be authentic and true to enriched and diverse African American experience.”

“THIS PLATFORM WILL CREATE A VENUE FOR THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY TO HAVE A DIALOGUE TO TALK ABOUT NEWS, EDUCATION AND CULTURAL THINGS.”

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