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OLYMPIA FIELDS TRUSTEE ANNOUNCES VILLAGE PRESIDENT RUN

Cassandra Matz, resident of Olympia Fields for 27 years, has announced her run for president of the Village of Olympia Fields.

Matz has also been on the board of trustees for four years. Photo courtesy of Cassandra Matz

Cassandra Matz, currently a trustee of the Village of Olympia Fields, has announced her candidacy to run for village president.

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Leading Organizations Urge Policymakers and Higher Education Leaders to Improve Higher Education Transfer Policies and Practice

Disposable Poly Capes and Aprons for Hair Salons, Restaurants and Grocers

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION COLLABORATION SEEKS TO ELIMINATE BARRIERS FOR STUDENTS PURSUING GRADUATE DEGREES IN COMPUTER SCIENCE The Center for Minorities and People with Disabilities IT (CMD-IT) Future Leadership in Computing (FLIP) Alliance ensures that students without GRE scores have the opportunity to pursue graduate studies and contribute to inclusive innovation, paving the way toward greater diversity in academia. The Alliance serves to increase diversity in the professoriate in computing at research universities as a way to achieve greater diversity across the field.

The CMD-IT FLIP Alliance includes the following institutions, which were found to be the largest producers of computer science faculty at research universities: Carnegie Mellon University, Cornell University, Georgia Tech, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Princeton University, Stanford University, University of California at Berkeley, University of Texas, University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, and University of University. Most of these universities currently have an existing policy to ignore or forbid consideration of GRE scores in computer science Ph.D. admissions.

For 2020-2021 admissions, some of the universities will make the GRE optional for Ph.D. admissions. Applicants should check each institution’s official website for details.

To learn more about CMD-IT FLIP Alliance, visit flipalliance.org.

HEALTH

NEW BOOK CALLS ON WORLD LEADERS TO UNITE IN RESPONSE TO HEALTH THREATS At the occasion of the World Health Summit 2020 and the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, a new book has been launched that calls on world leaders and politicians to unite in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other threats to health and the global economy. Health: A Political Choice – Act Now, Together is the latest in a series of titles published by the Global Governance Project in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO.) Dr Tedros, WHO Director-General, said: “It has never been clearer that health is a political and economic choice. In the past 20 years, countries have invested heavily in preparing for terrorist attacks, but relatively little in preparing for the attack of a virus – which, as the COVID-19 pandemic has proven, can be far more deadly, disruptive and costly.” The first book in the series Health: A Political Choice. Delivering Universal Health Coverage 2030 was launched in 2019.

LAW & POLITICS

TOP-TIER LAWYERS HONORED WITH 21ST ANNUAL JOHN PAUL STEVENS AWARD The Chicago Bar Association has selected five influential attorneys who stand out in their respective areas of practice as recipients of the association’s top legal award, bestowed to lawyers who demonstrate the highest commitment to integrity and public service.

Named in honor of the legendary Supreme Court Justice and native Chicagoan John Paul Stevens, the awards were recently presented by The Chicago Bar Association and The Chicago Bar Foundation at the 21st Annual John Paul Stevens Celebration which was hosted virtually on October 28.

This year’s recipients were Marisel Hernandez, Partner at Jacobs, Burns, Orlove & Hernandez and Chairwoman, Chicago Board of Election Commissioners; Jennifer Nijman, Founding Partner, Nijman Franzetti; Terry Murphy, Retired Executive Director, the Chicago Bar Association and Judge E. Kenneth Wright, Jr. The awards recognize lawyers and judges who best exemplify Justice Stevens’ commitment to integrity and public service in the practice of law. Stevens retired from the High Court in 2010 after 35 years of distinguished service and died in 2019.

Run up to Veterans Day: Lucasfilm Releases Free Educational Content Online to Celebrate the Tuskegee Airmen Lucasfilm has launched an educational initiative and social media campaign to provide resources to students and educators and the documentary -- Double Victory: The Tuskegee Airmen at War -- is now permanently available on Lucasfilm.com.

It is accompanied by an allnew educational curriculum guide for grades 6-12, created by educator Vivett Dukes.

Lucasfilm also released Celebrate the Tuskegee Airmen, a reel narrated by Leslie Odom Jr. (Hamilton, Red Tails), which spotlights the Airmen’s story and legacy.

Additionally, for the month of November, Disney+ is offering the feature film Red Tails for free via Lucasfilm.com.

History has often ignored the contributions of Black Americans, leaving heroes like the Tuskegee Airmen, the first Black military pilots, overlooked. They flew nearly 1,500 missions and shot down 112 German aircraft. These men flew above prejudice, racism and hate to serve their country and drive positive change in America. Their impressive performance earned them more than 150 Distinguished Flying crosses and helped lead to the integration into the U.S. Armed Forces.

“Black history IS American history,” says actor David Oyelowo (Selma, Red Tails). “America would be nothing akin to what it is in terms of its power and prowess and prosperity without Black people; and the Tuskegee Airmen were a huge part of that. They were rock stars in the sky and changemakers on the ground. One of the things we have all been robbed of is heroes like the Tuskegee Airmen to aspire to.”

“They are among the bravest, most dignified cadre of men to ever fight for our country – even when our country did not grant them the very freedoms they risked their lives to uphold,” says teacher and writer Vivett Dukes, author of the free downloadable “Double Vic-

In addition to the educational initiative, Lucasfilm has launched a social media campaign designed to educate and amplify the Tuskegee Airmen story. Depicted in the photo is a portrait of Tuskegee airman Edward M. Thomas by photographer Toni Frissell, March 1945.

tory” education guide. “They deserve to be studied. They deserve to be revered. May their successes and sacrifices never be lost on us again.”

In addition to the educational initiative, Lucasfilm has launched a social media campaign designed to educate and amplify the Tuskegee Airmen story. Using the hashtag #FlyLikeThem, Lucasfilm will share quotes from the Airmen, highlight facts from their World War II experiences and encourage everyone to share personal stories inspired by their heroic examples. The social media campaign was devised by award-winning advertising agency TBWA\ CHIAT\DAY New York who

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has partnered with Lucasfilm to bring these compelling stories of American heroes to a new generation.

“Everything the Tuskegee Airmen did had to be better, stronger, faster, and smarter,” says actor and singer Leslie Odom Jr. “Some of our greatest change agents throughout American history were very young—people in their 20s who believe in the dream, in the ideals that America told them to believe in. Young people need to soak up the story of the Airmen and make it a part of them, knowing they can grab the baton and run their leg of the race with full confidence, knowing what has been achieved before them by people not much

older than them.”

In paying tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, President Barack Obama said, “My career in public service was made possible by the path heroes like the Tuskegee Airmen trailblazed.”

The late Captain Roscoe C. Brown Jr., a Tuskegee Airmen and squadron commander, said: “It was a time in history that we should be very proud of. It’s a time in history when we helped change the world. And I think we set the star very, very high for anybody who’s following us.”

Join the campaign. #FlyLikeThem.

Visit the website: Lucasfilm.com/TuskegeeAirmen

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Olympia Fields Trustee announces Village President run Continued from page 1

BY TIA CAROL JONES

Cassandra Matz, currently a trustee of the Village of Olympia Fields, has announced her candidacy to run for village president.

“I’m thinking that I’ve done all I can, sitting in this position, that I want to do more and the residents deserve more, and that made me think about running for mayor,” she said.

Matz said she feels the residents of Olympia Fields deserve options and she wants to provide them with another option for village president.

Matz has been a resident of Olympia Fields for 27 years and has served on the board of trustees for four years. She said when she moved there, it was a place of comfort, solitude and safety for her family.

MATZ DESCRIBED OLYMPIA FIELDS AS A SENIOR COMMUNITY AND SAID SENIORS LOVE FAMILIARITY. SHE SAID RESIDENTS IN OLYMPIA FIELDS HAVE THAT COMFORT AND FAMILIARITY IN THE VILLAGE, FROM THE BANK TO THE GROCERY STORE TO THE GAS STATION AND SHE WANTS TO MAKE SURE THE VILLAGE STAYS THAT WAY. “We were looking for a place to raise our children, to make sure they were safe, secure, a beautiful area and just tranquility,” said Matz adding that’s what they found in Olympia Fields.

Matz said she has always been active in the community. As a stay-at-home mom for 21 years, she was able to instill her values in her

children, but to also service the community.

She was on the homeowners association and served as the welcome wagon to new residents.

Matz described Olympia Fields as a senior community and said seniors love familiarity.

She said residents in Olympia Fields have that comfort and familiarity in the village, from the bank to the grocery store to the gas station and she wants to make sure the village stays that way.

Matz said Olympia Fields has always had a high standard of living. With the Olympia Fields Country Club and housing stock, it is a village that is fiscally sound and the pandemic has not changed that. She said the village can ride out the pandemic.

“That’s what is at the forefront of my brain, that we continue to ride out whatever hiccups

come our way. That our residents don’t feel the pain of anything,” she said.

Matz said while the taxes are considered high, what residents get for the taxes they pay, it balances out. She said they have a great police force, they drive through the community, are friendly to the residents, and know the residents. She said they have a camaraderie with the residents.

“You pay for safety, you pay for beauty, you pay for comfort and you pay for neighbors of like, kind and quality who move into the community and want the same thing,” she said.

Matz is currently in the petition phase. She needs 65 signatures to get on the ballot. She has collected the 65 signatures and will submit them in December. “No one has turned me down for their signature, I think that speaks volumes,” she said.

Leading Organizations Urge Policymakers and Higher Education Leaders to Improve Higher Education Transfer Policies and Practice Anticipating a larger-than-ever wave of students transferring across higher education institutions due to COVID-19 and the economic recession, a diverse group of 25 policy, advocacy, research and institutional membership organizations recently issued a call to action to policymakers and higher education leaders to improve transfer policies.

Highlighting the racial justice implications at stake, the organizations elevate the urgency of addressing practices and policies that result in credit loss.

The signatories are all members of the Scaling Partners Network convened by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The organizations work together under the principle that greater connection and coordinated action will enable the higher education field to scale innovations faster, more efficiently and with deeper impact.

“Calls for systemic change demand a hard look at practices and policies in higher education that continue to produce inequitable student outcomes by race and ethnicity,” said Nyema Mitchell of JFF. “Among those that contribute most to inequity in postsecondary outcomes are transfer policies and practices.”

Because they are most likely to begin in community college, Black, Latinx and Indigenous students are hardest hit by practices and policies that result in credit loss when they transfer (or contemplate doing so).

Transfer student outcomes are deeply inequitable by income as well. Challenges with transfers in the higher education systems are primary drivers of serious inequities and injustices by income, race and ethnicity.

“I understand how burdensome it

Because they are most likely to begin in community college, Black, Latinx and Indigenous students are hardest hit by practices and policies that result in credit loss when they transfer (or contemplate doing so).

can be to servicemen when courses don’t apply and you lose time and benefits taking them over again,” said Russell Otway, a father of two who served in the U.S. Navy. “Like many veterans managing injuries, my kids’ learning and my online courses during the pandemic, when I hit roadblocks with applying credits, I can get discouraged.”

The call to action is particularly relevant because the national movements toward providing two free years of college and increasing dual enrollment for high school students could lead many more students to enter college with credits earned in community college. Four-year colleges and universities often refuse to apply credits earned at community colleges toward degree requirements.

“Everyone engaged in delivering and setting policies for higher education should aspire to 100% of students’ credits applying to a

credential when they transfer,” said Martha Ellis of the Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin. “To ensure we are ready for the coming wave of student mobility, policymakers and higher education leaders must be laser-focused on dismantling barriers to the applicability of all credits and verified learning.”

Scaling Partners Network members identified essential transfer actions informed by research and exemplary credit applicability practices.

Actions for policy leaders include, among others: l interrogating policies related to transfer with a racial equity lens; l designing state aid to be portable when students transfer; and l incentivizing institutions to develop, scale and sustain programs that promote collaboration between institutions.

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l prioritizing transfer through disaggregating, analyzing and regularly distributing data from both sending and receiving institutions to community colleges to facilitate understanding of current student outcomes; l developing tuition price guarantees and scholarships for transfer students that replicate similar-situation students who began at the institution in their first year; and l creating clear pathways for students by developing and formalizing robust dual-admissions agreements that map student pathways, build a sense of belonging for transfer students and guarantee applicability of credits upon transfer.

“State and institutional policies and practices should recognize that traditional inequities are exacerbated in the current pandemic crisis,” Scaling Partners members reflected in the call to action. “We must focus on closing equity gaps that have taken

on increased urgency as the health, education and workforce impacts of COVID-19 have disproportionately affected low-income communities and Black, Latinx and Indigenous populations.”

Scaling Partners Network member signatories to the transfer call to action include: l Achieving the Dream (ATD) l American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) l American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) l American Institutes for Research (AIR) l Aspen Institute College Excellence Program l Association of Public and Landgrant Universities (APLU) l Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin l Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) l Complete College America (CCA) l Excelencia in Education l Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce l HCM Strategists l Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) l JFF l JKW Consulting l Miami Dade College l NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education l National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) l New America l Paul Quinn College l SOVA l University Innovation Alliance (UIA) l VentureWell l WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies (WCET) l Young Invincibles (YI)

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BUSINESS

Illinois Department of Insurance announces the start of ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment Illinoisans can shop for health insurance on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace. Open Enrollment began Sunday, November 1 and runs through December 15, 2020.

The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) recommends consumers begin their search at getcoveredillinois.gov to find accurate information to help compare health plans, get free enrollment help and even financial assistance (if they qualify).

“This year Illinoisans have even more plans to choose from with 179 plans offered by eight

carriers,” said IDOI Director Robert Muriel.

“We want consumers who need health insurance coverage to know that help is available. Last year, more than 240-thousand people in our state received premium tax credits to reduce their monthly premium payments.”

GCI Executive Director Laura Pellikan said that according to last year’s enrollment numbers, once the tax credit was applied, the average monthly premium payment for Illinois consumers with an individual plan was about $153.00. “Any savings on monthly health insurance premiums is significant to families struggling to pay for

healthcare costs during the pandemic,” said Pellikan. “We recommend that Illinoisans visit getcoveredillinois.gov to find information about financial help and to see if they qualify.” https:// getcoveredillinois.gov/financialhelp On the ACA Marketplace, consumers can choose from among three different “metal” levels that represent a range of coverage and costs: Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Anyone who was enrolled in a plan last year will be automatically enrolled into the same plan or a similar one offered by the same insurer for the upcoming 2021 plan year.

Get Covered Illinois (GCI) is the official

health marketplace or “exchange” for Illinois consumers to purchase quality, affordable health insurance, facilitated by the federal government.

To find the right health plan for you and to get free assistance from a certified application counselor who can help you through the process, go to the Get Covered Illinois (GCI) website at https://getcovered.illinois.gov/en Visit the Illinois Department of Insurance to view the 2021 Analysis of the Illinois Exchange Plan https://insurance.illinois.gov/ HealthInsurance/ConsumerHealth.html

National Veterans Small Business Week

New Book For Faith-Based Entrepreneurs Best-selling Author, Speaker and Entrepreneur Dr. Sidjae Price authors her third book and shares her story and Biblical discoveries along the journey to be a better faith-based and multi-passionate entrepreneur. She also shares business expertise gained from over five years in business.

Price’s goal is to encourage entrepreneurs to seek God and to let him guide their paths. Chasing Rainbows seeks to provide readers with realistic strategies they can implement to enhance their personal and business lives.

The book, according to a news release, is a spiritual and intellectual piece that offers guidance to millennial and modern faith-based entrepreneurs. It strikes a balance between God and is power-packed with Biblical lessons and business pointers.

Whether your goal is to establish strong Biblical foundations for your business or to learn how to grow your business as a faith-based entrepreneur, Chasing Rainbows was written so that you can drive towards progress.

“I’m truly excited about the release of the book and what’s looking like a global impact as I’ve had individuals in the UK, Jamaica, Africa and more, personally message me stating that they can’t wait to get the book in their hands. I spent a year writing this book and the process of writing led me to do a lot of self-reflection of my journey. It is so easy for anyone to get out of alignment with their purpose in an effort to secure the bag. This book focuses on how we can strengthen our spiritual journey, yet use wisdom to be better entrepreneurs, especially when it is aligned with our purpose. This book

Dr. Sidjae Price has released a new book for faith-based entrepreneurs.

is for those who are feeling lost as faith-based entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders. Those who feel as if they are chasing rainbows in their business trying to get to the pot of gold.” says Price.

Chasing Rainbows is currently

available for pre-order on Kindle and is available for purchase where all books are sold.

For more information, visit www. sidjaeprice.com Follow on social media @ DrSidjaePrice.

NLRB Unveils Enhanced Public Website The National Labor Relations Board recently announced that the agency’s public website has been updated and enhanced. The updated website, according to a news release, includes several new features that will improve the user experience, make the website easier to navigate, and will enable enhanced engagement with the agency.

These enhancements add website functionalities that make research easier, provide more information

translated into Spanish, and increase the public’s access to agency data.

Some of the new features include: • MyNLRB – Allows stakeholders to personalize their website experience with targeted regional news and case information and access to saved searches.

• Advanced Data Search – Provides stakeholders the ability to create, save and download ad-hoc searches for case and election data.

• Spanish Translations –

Provides Spanish translations of approximately 40-50 pages of the public website with the ability for users to switch back and forth between Spanish and English.

• Interactive Map – Provides Unfair Labor Practice (C) and Representation (R) case data via an interactive map interface.

NLRB stakeholders can click “What’s New” on the home page for more details about the updated agency public website. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

Established in 1935, the National Labor Relations Board is an independent federal agency that protects employees and employers, and unions from unfair labor practices and protects the right of private sector employees to join together, with or without a union, to improve wages, benefits and working conditions. The NLRB conducts hundreds of workplace elections and investigates thousands of unfair labor practice charges each year.

The U.S. Small Business Administration recently celebrated veteran, service member and military spouse small business owners during National Veterans Small Business Week which was held on Nov. 2-6.

“National Veterans Small Business Week is the perfect time to reflect on the accomplishments of our nation’s 2.5 million veteran-owned small businesses,” said SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza. “Now more than ever, it is our duty as an agency to empower these businesses as they adapt and pivot during this critical time. The SBA, in collaboration with our resource partner network, is proud to dedicate this week to honoring the veterans, service members and military spouses who continue to serve our great country as small business owners.”

This year’s National Veterans Small Business Week theme was “#VetBiz Resources in Your Local Community.” During the week, the SBA highlighted and connected veterans nationwide to local level entrepreneurial resources.

Each day, the SBA focused on a different aspect of veteran business ownership. Topics included transition assistance, entrepreneurial training, government contracting, disaster assistance and capital access.

SBA district offices, resource partners and local organizations also hosted virtual educational webinars, training workshops, networking opportunities, social media events, and more.

For more information on the resources available for veteran entrepreneurs, visit www.sba.gov/ veterans.

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FASHION

Disposable Poly Capes and Aprons for Hair Salons, Restaurants and Grocers Hilex® Poly, a Novolex® brand, is introducing new disposable capes and aprons to help businesses protect their employees and customers.

The new capes and aprons are designed for hair salons, barbershops, restaurants, delis, food service providers, grocery stores and food processors. They are lightweight and come with a tie closure in the back for a secure fit, according to a press release.

“We want to help our customers handle the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Frank Lawson, vice president for sales for Hilex Poly. “Our new disposable capes and aprons provide both protection and peace of mind for businesses and consumers alike.”

The capes and aprons are designed to keep the wearer clean and dry, protecting them against spills and splashes. Both kinds are disposable.

Barbers and hair stylists, for example, can dispose of a client’s cape and hair clippings all at once.

The capes are dark gray and measure about 44 x 60 inches, while the aprons are white and are 30 x 42 inches. Both are

Hilex Poly, a Novolex brand, is introducing new disposable capes and aprons to help businesses protect their employees and customers. They are designed for hair salons, barbershops, restaurants, delis, food service providers, grocery stores and food processors. The aprons are white and measure about 30 x 42 inches.

intended for single-use.

With more than 10,000 employee families, Novolex operates 61 manufacturing centers and administrative offices in North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling facilities.

The capes and aprons are the latest new products from Novolex.

To learn more about Novolex and its many products, visit www.

Novolex.com.

The new disposable capes and aprons from Hilex Poly, a Novolex brand, are designed to keep the wearer clean and dry, protecting them against spills and splashes.

Barbers and hair stylists, for example, can dispose of a client’s cape and hair clippings all at once. The capes are dark gray and measure about 44 x 60 inches

New Holiday Sleepwear Sets Feature Black Santa Greentop Gifts, the holiday brand known for their popular holiday products that feature African American designs, has officially launched a new pajama collection featuring the brand’s signature character, a Black Santa affectionately known as Clarence Claus.

Immediately available online for preorder, the new sleepwear is made from premium 100% ringspun cotton and caters to customers of all ages. Orders placed now will arrive after December 1st, just in time for the holiday season.

“We’re excited to finally launch the new pajama sets our customers have been asking for! Representation is more important than ever, so we are proud to expand our products by offering full pajama sets that further represent families of color and allows for another opportunity for our customers to see themselves in holiday products and gifts,” said Greentop Gifts CEO and founder Jacquelyn Rodgers.

The unisex green and white Clarence Claus Pajama sets retail for $25.00 - $45.00, and come in all sizes

ranging from infants 6 - 24 months, toddlers 2T - 5T, youth sizes 8 - 14, and adults from extra small to extra large. The machine-washable, pajama sets feature a ribbed collar shirt with cuffed sleeves and bottoms that include a covered elastic waistband with ribbed leg cuffs.

With a full holiday collection geared to diversify options for people of color, Greentop Gifts products include wrapping paper with unique designs, Clarence Claus gift bags, apparel, ornaments and accessories, as well as the new Clarence Claus pajama sets.

In 2021, Greentop Gifts will continue to grow their brand and soon offer products beyond the holiday season.

Atlanta-based and Black-owned, Greentop Gifts is a family business known for their cultural holiday decor, apparel, gifts and gifting supplies. Founded in 2016 after founder and CEO Jacquelyn Rodgers couldn’t find wrapping paper that featured a Black Santa, since its launch, Greentop Gifts has received notable media attention from numerous outlets, including Essence, UK Daily Mail, Blavity and People, according to a press release. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) Hosts First-Ever Women’s Leadership Awards Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) recently celebrated women and achievement at the first-ever 2020 Women’s Leadership Awards.

Celebrating the brightest minds in beauty, the event brought together the 2020 Achiever Awards recipients and 2020 Top Talent honorees, in addition to revealing the Indie26, 26 outstanding Black female-founded beauty companies disrupting the beauty industry and finally, the Industry Champion Award, being given to Jenny B. Fine.

Sponsored by Meredith, the two-day virtual event recognized fifteen female leaders for their performance and mark on the beauty industry.

Additionally, thought leaders, including Taraji P. Henson, founder and CEO of TPH by Taraji and Mika Brzezinski, co-host of MSNBC’s Morning Joe and founder of “Know Your Value,” among others, shared valuable insights on topics related to women’s empowerment, equality, and excellence. The personal stories and unique perspectives surrounding empowerment and inclusion from the diverse, cross-generational females served as inspiration for future leaders and for companies to continue supporting women’s advancement.

The 2020 participants included: 2020 Achiever Awards Recipients l Maly Bernstein, Vice President, Beauty & Personal Care, CVS l Erica Culpepper, General Manager, L’Oréal Multi-Cultural Beauty l Elana Drell-Szyfer, CEO, RéVive Skincare l Lilli Gordon, Founder & CEO, First Aid Beauty l Jane Lauder, Executive Vice President, Enterprise Marketing and Chief Data Officer, The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. l Alexandra Papazian, President, Laura Mercier 2020 Top Talent Honorees l Vivianna Blanch, Vice President, Integrated Consumer Communications, L’Oréal Paris l Ophelia Ceradini, Vice President, Digital Technology and Innovation, ELC Online, The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. l Erum Chaudhry, Vice President, Marketing Beauty & Skincare, Christian Dior l Maris Croswell, Senior Director, North America Pantene, P&G Beauty

l Chopin Rabin, Vice President, Global Integrated Communications, Nars Cosmetics l Maria Salcedo, Vice President, Global Marketing, Consumer Fragrance, Symrise l Janet Chan, Vice President of Brand, nugg beauty *Members Choice

Thought Leaders l Mika Brzezinski, Co-Host of MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Founder of ‘Know Your Value’ l Kristy Click, Senior Client Officer, Ipsos l Laura Gurski, Senior Managing Director, Consumer Goods Division, Accenture l Fran Hauser, Startup Investor at Hauser Ventures, LLC., Author of The Myth of the Nice Girl l Sarah Kunst, Managing Director, Cleo Capital l Sarah Willersdorf, Managing Director and Partner, The Boston Consulting Group l Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient l Melissa Butler, Founder & CEO, The Lip Bar l Mahisha Dellinger, Founder & CEO, Curls Beauty Brand l Taraji P. Henson, Founder & CEO, TPH by Taraji Additional participants included Beauty Industry Champion, Jenny B. Fine of WWD, Indie26, Notable Black Founders of Indie Brands and other beauty industry thought leaders.

“For nearly 70 years, CEW has helped to inspire women in the beauty industry to achieve – and advance – themselves and others,” says CEW President Carlotta Jacobson. “We are thrilled to have hosted this first-time event, honoring the amazing women who embody the importance of growth within the beauty industry for women of all ethnicities, levels and companies.”

All content of the Women’s Leadership Awards is available for purchase at CEW.org.

Sponsors of the event included Meredith, Harris Williams, 24 Seven, Anisa, Dermstore, Nordstrom, P&G Beauty, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health, Badger & Winters, WWD, Beauty Inc, Symrise, MOSS, ULTA Beauty, Drunk Elephant, Beauty at Amazon, Olaplex, Birchbox, Consultancy Media, Marina Maher Communications, New World Natural Brands, Goodkind Co., CEI Collective and Kaplow Communications.

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Creative, Colorful Christmas Ideas for Kids The perfect presents for kids this holiday doesn’t limit your search to screens or the hottest tech gadgets. Photo courtesy of Getty Images

Family Features - Picking out the perfect presents for kids this holiday doesn’t limit your search to simply including gifts with screens or the hottest tech gadgets.

Although the amount of options in store and on virtual shelves for kids can be somewhat overwhelming, gifts fostering imaginative play and

creativity never go out of style. Even if it seems your children already have pretty much everything, getting back to the basics with crafty gifts like paint and art sets, color and wash collectibles, science kits or customizable DIY projects encourage children to express their creativity and explore their inner-artists.

Consider these activities that can spark imagination and allow kids of all ages to create colorful memories this holiday season.

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Custom Craft Creations Give the kids creative freedom with an option like Crayola’s Maker series, which allows them to create custom paper and markers for arts and crafts time at home or school projects. The Marker Maker comes with 16 makeable markers along with a color mixing guide and customizable labels for each one. The Paper Maker includes an instruction

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Jay Cameron’s New Children’s Book Series Emphasizes Africa Travel Adventures Author, playwright, and philanthropist Jay Cameron introduces two books in a series about the amazing adventures of twins, Darren and Destiny, as they travelled to African diaspora destinations around the world.

Cameron drew on his experience after his life-changing trip to Ghana to write seven children’s books about the beauty, culture, and history of several countries in Africa. Much of the information he was taught about Africa was inaccurate, negative and misleading, according to a press release and he was inspired to share his firsthand experiences with children.

This series was written for ages six through ten, yet all ages can learn about the popular landmarks and the traditions of the people.

In The Adventures of Darren and Destiny: Ghana, Darren, Destiny, and their parents take their first trip abroad to Accra, Ghana in Africa. They experience the amazing culture and history of the west African gem. While traveling to some of Ghana’s most popular landmarks, they meet Nana, Esi, Philip, and Isaac along the way.

They ventured deep inside the cocoa forest and watched artisans make original African art.

In The Adventures of Darren and Destiny: Tanzania, Darren and Destiny joined their parents for an amazing Serengeti safari adventure in Tanzania located in East Africa. They travelled with Godfrey, their tour guide. They

observed animals in their natural habitat, jumped with the Maasai tribe, and learned how to make fire.

They also caught a birds-eyeview of the Serengeti on a spectacular balloon ride. The twins share a special birthday celebration they will not forget.

The upcoming books in this series are Zanzibar: The Spice Island, Conquering Kilimanjaro: Journey to the Summit, Ethiopia: The Land of Origins, Salvador, Bahia: A Taste of Africa in Brazil, and Benin and Togo: Hidden Treasures.

According to a press release, the book series is written for parents who are looking to expose their children to the beauty, art, music, traditions, landmarks, and many cultures of African countries while countering the westernized narrative. For more information, visit Website: jaycameron.com Social Media: Facebook & IG: @jaycameronofficial - Twitter: @ jaycameron1www.citizennewspapergroup.com

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Grammy®-Winning Mega-Hit Makers Jermaine Dupri, Ne-Yo, and Johntá Austin, Team Up with a Lineup of Music Superstars on a New Single “CHANGE” to Benefit the Social Change Fund GRAMMY®-winning mega-hit makers Jermaine Dupri, Ne-Yo, Johntá Austin and Bryan Michael Cox have teamed up with a lineup of music superstar friends, on the new single “CHANGE” (So So Def Recordings), available now on digital music providers.

In conjunction with the release of “CHANGE” from Jermaine Dupri, Ne-Yo, Johntá Austin, and Friends, the new song was also played on October 23rd, at the top of every hour on all iHeartRadio R&B stations. Urging change, proceeds from the song are benefitting the Social Change Fund, a charitable initiative created by philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and NBA superstars Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, and Dwyane Wade to support critical and timely issues impacting the Black community.

“We created the song to call attention to these long-standing issues,” stated Dupri. “Members of the global community are now awakened to issues affecting BIPOC. The global pandemic forced us all to reevaluate everything from our health to police brutality and systemic racism. We are now witnessing a paradigm shift that creates an opportunity for real impactful change.

‘CHANGE’ only resonates the need for topics that should have always been prioritized.” Written by Dupri, Austin, Cox and Ne-Yo, they have joined forces on “CHANGE” with a “who’s-who” lineup of megawatt voices and rising stars, to create a powerful anthem advocating for continued social activism and addressing the injustices affecting Black men.

“Sparking a call for positive progress the mission for ‘CHANGE’ for me is to inspire and uplift, comments Austin. “Throughout the years, we have seen music

Rebuilding trust-being “Woke and Authentic”

Enough “Say Their Names …

CHANGE” from Jermaine Dupri, Ne-Yo, Johntá Austin, and Friends

serve as the catalyst that pushes listeners to believe that something beautiful is possible and to see themselves in their fellow listener who shares the same love of music.

I hope that with ‘CHANGE’ we can give someone the words to express what they feel, the way that so many songs have done for me.”

Showcasing some of the most influential Black male artists to help affect change through music, “CHANGE” from Jermaine Dupri, Ne-Yo, Johntá Austin, and Friends, collectively counts 35-plus GRAMMY® wins among the group of acclaimed performers. Bringing together musical heavyhitters across genres from R&B, Hip-Hop, Gospel, Soul, and Blues/Rock, along with influential new voices, Dupri, Ne-Yo, Cox and Austin’s

featured friends on the song include: British singer/rapper Angel, rapper Big Rube, R&B singer Eric Bellinger, teenage viral singing Gospel/R&B sensation Keedron Bryant, blues-rock-soul musician Gary Clark Jr., rapper/actor Common, “America’s Got Talent” young finalists The Detroit Youth Choir, Gospel star Kirk Franklin, R&B-soul singer Anthony Hamilton, Boyz II Men’s Wanya Morris, R&B singer PJ Morton, Gospel singer Smokie Norful, newcomer R&B-soul singer Jac Ross, and singer/actor Rotimi.

“Using their talents on “CHANGE,” they’re giving voice to the ongoing disparities and pains that Black men face today, who are disproportionately affected by the consequences of racism and social injustice. Speaking on

their shared mission in the music community to forge a global impact,” stated Ne-Yo “This song is about inspiration, motivation and determination. The current and next generation need to know someone is rooting for them, someone believes in them. This song is that reminder.”

Jermaine would like to thank everyone who donated their time and talents to this project, So So Def Recordings, Straight Up Entertainment Group, W&W Public Relations, Inc., Symphonic, who are flowing through 100% of all royalties to the Social Change Fund, and the artists who shared their talents.

Jermaine Dupri, Ne-Yo, Johntá Austin, and Friends: “CHANGE” is available now. https://sym.ffm.to/ bethechange

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The writings of Ronald Montgomery with a diverse team of seven accomplished authors amplify and relay the messages of protest board-up art and photography as tools for systemic change to achieve racial equality. This fall’s release of ENOUGH “Say Their Names …” Messages from Ground Zero to the World, captures the elevated tone and urgency of expanding struggles for equal justice.

The Board-up artwork and photography in ENOUGH “Say Their Names …” comes directly from the protests around the United States. On these pages, incisive poetry and prose expand on the protest messages of the decade—alive, multiplied and amplified in 2020.

Combined with images, they sledge-hammer on freedom’s bell, while simultaneously peeling away layers of complacency, indecision, callous disregard, and satisfaction with the status quo plaguing our country. The work, according to a press release, is an instrument for initiating nationwide collaborations, discussions and conversations that bring deeper understanding of one another.

Enough “Say Their Names …” connects directly to protest messages and provides historical perspective.

“As much as this may make you angry or, in reality, hurt your heart. As much as you may wish your fellow and sister Americans were better people but recognizing they are not. As much as you ask the Lord to forgive you for your hate, this is a book you should read. You will not get ENOUGH of the truth,” said Poet Nikki Giovanni.

“We want to encourage and awaken everyone to the realities preventing us as a species from moving forward together in peace, harmony, and love. There has never been a better time than now to act for change. If that sounds like a mantra from the 1960s and ‘70s, it could be, and it is no less true today than it was then. We hope permanent meaningful changes made now will make many of these tough conversations unnecessary for future generations,” stated the authors. The book launched on October 31, 2020. For more information, visit www.EnoughSayTheirNames.com “AS MUCH AS THIS MAY MAKE YOU ANGRY OR, IN REALITY, HURT YOUR HEART. AS MUCH AS YOU MAY WISH YOUR FELLOW AND SISTER AMERICANS WERE BETTER PEOPLE BUT RECOGNIZING THEY ARE NOT. AS MUCH AS YOU ASK THE LORD TO FORGIVE YOU FOR YOUR HATE, THIS IS A BOOK YOU SHOULD READ. YOU WILL NOT GET ENOUGH OF THE TRUTH.” POET NIKKI GIOVANNI

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Haven't you always wanted a high-end bidet? Here's what to look for (BPT) - There's no shortage of choices when it comes to bidet toilets. If you're someone who insists on having the best, here's a tidbit to simplify your search: The evolution of the bidet largely occurred in Japan. Though the French get credit for inventing the bidet, it was actually Japanese innovation that reshaped the bidet experience into a must-have luxury.

The reinvented bidet seat started off by delivering a jet of precisely aimed, warmed water - a big improvement over the traditional model, and so the fixture quickly became mainstream in Japanese homes and businesses. But the innovation did not end there. Year after year, bidet seats got even better, with a focus on bringing people-centered design to the bathroom, with features that enhance comfort and add convenience.

The good news is you can bring the latest envelope-pushing bidet toilet design into your home. The following will highlight some of the best-in-class features to look for as you shop around.

Spa-like features: The epitome of luxury is having your needs anticipated. The All-In-One Smart WASHLET+ created by the Japan-based company TOTO does not shy away from that. It not only warms the seat and lets you adjust the water temperature and spray, you can also program your own memory setting so when you sit down, everything works exactly how you like it. In addition, it gives you hands-free flushing, automatic open/close lids and an air deodorizer.

Design-forward look: When it comes to achieving an aesthetic that fits your bathroom, one option is a skirted design, and that's something you can find in high-end bidet toilets.

It does away with the usual nooks and crannies at the base, giving your bathroom a more pulled-together, polished look (and fewer places for dust to hide). Or how about a wall-mounted toilet? It looks absolutely sleek and modern, and it's a design that's especially well-suited for small bathrooms.

Innovative cleaning: How often does technology eliminate your cleaning tasks? The WASHLET+ by TOTO has a CLEAN SYNERGY system that helps you maintain a sparkling bowl for longer. First, a special nano-technology bowl glaze seals the porcelain with an ionized barrier that repels matter, mold and other gunk. After every use, the DYNAMAX TORNADO FLUSH System cleans every inch of the rimless bowl.

Finally, its misting feature uses EWATER+ to keep the bowl and the wand clean without using

chemicals or cleaning agents.

everything looking tidy and in-place

Streamlined connections: As desirable as the features of a modern bidet toilet, the last thing you want are protruding water and electrical supply connections marring the look of your bathroom. A high-quality bidet uses a seamless design that conceals unsightly cords and tubes, keeping

TOTO is a century-old global brand and the creators of WASHLET+ innovation that improves personal care with high-performing technology. Learn more by visiting WASHLET.com.

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Accelerating our commitment to affordable housing There’s a shortage of affordable housing in America, especially in communities of color.

The impact of this health and humanitarian crisis has intensified the need for increased action.

As part of our commitment to invest $1 billion over four years to advance racial equality and economic opportunity, Bank of America is accelerating our investment in development in neighborhoods of color — including right here in Chicago. We’re working side by side with nonprofits and community leaders to help revitalize neighborhoods, expanding on work we’ve had underway for many years.

My teammates and I remain committed to addressing Chicago’s affordable housing gap and helping build the community in which we live and work.

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Building together Here in Chicago, we’re partnering with organizations that are expanding affordable housing options.

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