South suburban Citizen 12-2-2020

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Citizen The Citizen: Serving The Black Community For 55 Years Week of Dec. 2, 2020

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Speaking at the virtual launch event of New Leaf Illinois included (L to R): Brandon Williams, criminal records supervising attorney, Cabrini Green Legal Aid, a New Leaf Illinois partner agency; Illinois House Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (92nd), a sponsor of cannabis legalization legislation; and Gray Mateo-Harris, board member, Illinois Equal Justice Foundation. Photo courtesy of New Leaf Illinois

ALLIANCE SEEKS TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO THOSE WITH CANNABIS CONVICTIONS

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Women More Likely to Face Housing Insecurity in Pandemic-Led Recession

Supporting Teachers on the Frontlines of COVID-19

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION SONY/ATV & BLEEDING FINGERS EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR BLACK COMPOSERS WITH USC SCREEN SCORING DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Sony/ATV Music Publishing and Bleeding Fingers Music have established a Screen Scoring Diversity Scholarship for Black composition students within the Screen Scoring Master’s Program at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music. The scholarship, which is part of Sony Music Group’s Social Justice Fund efforts, aims to encourage inclusivity and expand opportunities for Black composers, who are vastly underrepresented throughout the film and scoring community.

The Screen Scoring Diversity Scholarship will cover the entire cost of USC Thornton’s Screen Scoring Master’s program, including tuition, housing and meals, application fee reimbursement, equipment, applicable relocation costs, and software purchases.

It will also include an apprenticeship opportunity at Bleeding Fingers Music, the leading custom scoring company in the film and television industry, founded by Hans Zimmer, Steve Kofsky and Russell Emanuel.

Prospective applicants can learn more and apply for the program by visiting, http://uscscoring.com

HEALTH

COMMUNITY GRANTS FOCUS ON ADDRESSING SYSTEMIC RACE-RELATED BARRIERS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO DISPARITIES IN CARE AMONG BLACK MEN AND WOMEN WITH CANCER The American Cancer Society and Pfizer have approved grants totaling more than $3.7 million in 10 communities focused on reducing racial disparities in care and helping optimize cancer outcomes for Black men and women.

The goal is to address systemic race-related barriers and disparities in the delivery of care that impact outcomes across all cancer types.

The grants, funded by Pfizer Global Medical Grants and overseen by the American Cancer Society, are part of the Addressing Racial Disparities in Cancer Care Competitive Grant Program, a threeyear collaboration working to promote equity in factors that impact cancer outcomes for Black men and women.

“While significant advancements are occurring in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer, Black men and women still face barriers to timely and equitable care,” said Dany Habr, M.D., chief medical officer, Pfizer Oncology. “ Improving care and creating change requires partnership and collaboration across the healthcare ecosystem. We look forward to seeing the outputs of these initiatives and their impact to address the disparities in care that Black men and women living with cancer face today.”

For more information go to www.cancer.org.

LAW & POLITICS

NATIONAL DIVERSITY COUNCIL’S NATIONAL COALITION FOR RACIAL JUSTICE & EQUITY ANNOUNCES NEW APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS The National Diversity Council (NDC) recently announced that it has appointed Ovell Barbee, SPHR, senior vice president of human resources and chief diversity officer at Spectrum Health, to its Board of Directors for the National Coalition for Racial Justice & Equity (NCRJE).

Awarded a prestigious community “Giant Award” by Grand Rapids Community College for his advocacy on behalf of others, Ovell Barbee has established an outstanding reputation as a visionary human resource leader with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.

The National Coalition for Racial Justice and Equity aims to advance racial equity for all to transform the nation and achieve social justice. “I am pleased to be appointed to this prestigious board.

It is important for us to advocate on behalf of others as we take action to build more equitable communities,” Barbee said. To learn more about the National Coalition for Racial Justice & Equity, please visit the website at www.NCRJE.org

Alliance seeks to provide legal services to those with cannabis convictions Continued from page 1

BY TIA CAROL JONES

On January 1, 2020, Cannabis Possession and Consumption was legalized in the state of Illinois. Part of the legislation included a path for those with a cannabis conviction to get their records expunged.

During a recent press conference, Illinois Equal Justice Foundation announced the launch of New Leaf Illinois. The State-funded program is an alliance of 20 organizations across Illinois that will provide free legal and advisory services to assist people with marijuana convictions.

Gray Mateo-Harris, board member with Illinois Equal Justice Foundation, said New Leaf Illinois is necessary because it brings to reality the vision of decriminalizing cannabis use, from a social justice and equity perspective. She said there are people who have been unjustly subjected to the criminalization of cannabis use.

“Even though cannabis is now legal, these individuals may have a criminal record, that can make it harder for them to get a job, advance their education or even be able to rent an apartment,” she said. “New Leaf Illinois was created to help these people start fresh and clear their records. It is time to help those who were pre-

viously punished or impacted by the criminalization of cannabis restore their records.”

Mateo-Harris added that Black and brown communities, as well as economically disadvantaged communities, were disproportionately penalized for past criminalization.

She said the expungement process is one step in repairing that harm.

“We know that the legal system can seem intimating or confusing, which is exactly why we are providing access to free legal aid professionals to help each step of the way,” she said. “We encourage anyone who has a past cannabis conviction to register for expungement support.”

Mateo-Harris said while there will be some expungements that happen automatically, it will not cover everyone and will happen along a very different timeline. “We have over 700,000 that are eligible for expungement. As you can imagine, 700,000 will not be cleared at the same timeline as people would like,” she said.

Speaking of timelines, Mateo-Harris said Category 1 level minor cannabis offenses that occurred between January 2013 and June 2019, which involved police records - and that led to an arrest, resulted in a dismissal, acquittal or were never charged - are supposed to be expunged automati-

cally by January 2021. However, these offenses do not cover the expungement of court records. Mateo-Harris said expungements for Category 1 minor cannabis offenses that involve police records and which occurred prior to 2013, aren’t scheduled until 2025.

Mateo-Harris said the Category 2 offenses that are not associated with a violent offense conviction are being expunged through the pardon process, which can be a lengthy process. “We know that the governor, as Leslie (Corbett, of Illinois Equal Justice Foundation) said, has granted 11,000 pardons, but that’s out of a pool of 116,000 potentially eligible records,” she said. “Those are the two of the reasons New Leaf is really needed, are to help folks, not only that can’t wait for the timeline that is in place, for the automatic expungements, or whose convictions or arrests are not going to be covered because of court records or there was a violent offense issue, or something else in place.”

Mateo-Harris acknowledged the expungement process can be complicated for the average person. “We still want people to call, even if they don’t know if they’ll be covered,” she said.

For more information, visit newleafillinois.org.

African American Woman, Midshipman 1st Class Sydney Barber, Makes US Naval Academy History

BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

Midshipman 1st Class Sydney Barber, a mechanical engineering major from Illinois, has been named brigade commander for the spring semester at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

Barber, a track star with a stated desire to work as a Marine Corps ground officer, becomes the first Black woman to lead the Naval Academy’s student body.

The brigade commander heads the Academy’s dayto-day activities and trains the class of approximately 4,500 midshipmen. Barber becomes the 16th woman to serve in that role.

“Earning the title of brigade commander speaks volumes, but the title itself

is not nearly as significant as the opportunity it brings to lead a team in doing something I believe will be truly special,” Barber said in a news release.

“I am humbled to play a small role in this momentous season of American history.”

As a walk-on sprinter and hurdler of the Navy Women’s Varsity Track and Field team, Barber has lettered all three years of competing and is an Academy record holder for the outdoor 4x400m relay, according to her biography.

She is the co-president of the Navy Fellowship of Christian Athletes Club, secretary for the National Society of Black Engineers, and a USNA Gospel Choir and Midshipman Black Studies Club member.

Barber served as the 13th company’s executive

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officer and currently serves as the Brigade’s 1st regiment executive officer.

She also initiated a STEM outreach program that leverages mentoring, literature, and service lessons to serve middle school-aged girls of color.

Barber led a team to organize the inaugural U.S. Naval Academy Black Female Network Breakfast to bridge the generational gap between current black midshipmen and alumni.

Barber is recently credited with mobilizing a team of more than 180 midshipmen, faculty, and alumni to develop the Midshipman Diversity Team to promote greater diversity, inclusivity, and equity within the Brigade.

“Sydney stands out amongst her peers, for not only her exemplary record, but for her clear vision of

how she intends to make the world a better place and her accompanying bias for action,” said Lt. Commander Darby Yeager, a member of the U.S. Navy Academy’s Truman Scholarship Selection Committee. were incredibly proud to have Sydney represent the Naval Academy in her Truman Scholarship interview this year,” Yeager added.

Janie Mines, who became the first Black woman to graduate from the Naval Academy in 1980, expressed her excitement for Barber on Twitter.

“This bought me to tears. This young woman, Midshipman Sydney Barber, will be the first Black Female Brigade Commander at the U.S. Naval Academy. 40 years later.

Thank you, Sydney! Love you!” Mines tweeted.

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About Marian L. Thomas Award-winning author and speaker Marian L. Thomas (pictured) has penned six contemporary fiction novels to date. She has been seen on national television stations such as FOX, NBC, and CBS. She has been featured in print magazines, newspapers and a guest on local, national and online radio stations. She spent most of her teen years in Oak Park, Illinois, but now resides in a suburb of Atlanta with her husband.

Book Sparks Debate by Asking the Question “Who Is Black in America?”

Two years following its release, the best-selling book The Caged Butterfly is still striking a chord with readers across the globe.

Penned by award-winning author Marian L. Thomas, the story is an emotional and shocking foray into family secrets, personal triumph, and deep-rooted sorrows. Though a fictional account of what it means to be Black in America, Thomas’ book is informed by the realities that Black Americans face on a daily basis.

Each of the three main characters are connected by blood, but occupy different times in their family’s history. Nevertheless, they each find themselves still exploring the same question in their interconnected stories: What does it mean to love the skin you’re in?

One of the characters, Timmy Taylor, is known as one of

the greatest white jazz pianists in New York. He never questions his whiteness until he learns that his mother is a Black woman. As he copes with this new reality, including learning about the “one drop rule” that now classifies him as Black, Timmy must learn how to embrace the truth and overcome the betrayal of knowing that everything he believed was true about himself was a lie.

“The Caged Butterfly explores issues of race in ways that Black Americans have had to grapple with for centuries,” said Thomas. “The cultural assumption that being white is better is something the characters in this book grapple with and ultimately must overcome to live their authentic lives.”

The Caged Butterfly is available in paperback, hardcover, and digital formats.

For further details, visit https://www.marianlthomas.com/

The Caged Butterfly by Marian L. Thomas

COMMENTARY

Section 230 Doesn’t Need “Reform”

BY THOMAS L. KNAPP

Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996 is under attack — disguised as a cry for “reform” — from politicians on both sides of the “major party” aisle.

To what purpose? Well, let’s look at Section 230’s key provision: “No provider or user of an interactive computer service shall be treated as the publisher or speaker of any information provided by another information content provider.”

US Naval Academy law professor Jeff Kosseff calls those words “The Twenty-Six Words That Created the Internet,” and he’s right.

Section 230 made “self-publishing” of Internet content feasible by saying that when you publish something on the Internet, you, not the site which

allows you to publish it, bear legal responsibility for that content.

Facebook didn’t commit libel, you did. Twitter didn’t utter a true threat, you did. Instagram didn’t post revenge porn, you did. That’s the plain and simple effect of Section 230.

“Conservative” Republicans like US Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) want you to believe that Section 230 requires, or should require, sites which allow self-publishing to act as part of a notional “public square.” If those sites moderate “conservative” content — by blocking it, placing warning labels on it, or banning users who post it — Cruz, Hawley, et al. say they’re engaging in “censorship” and shouldn’t be entitled to Section 230’s protections.

“Progressive” Democrats get in on the action too, as with the “Protecting Americans from Dangerous Algorithms Act,” a piece of legislation proposed by US Representatives Tom Malinowski (D-NJ) and Anna Eshoo (D-CA). It would deprive interactive computer services of Section 230 protection if they promote “extremism” or “hate” by using “an algorithm, model, or other computational process to rank, order, promote, recommend, amplify, or similarly alter the delivery or display of information.”

Let’s unpack those positions by looking back to the age when photocopiers were a key technology for the non-wealthy to disseminate information to large numbers of people.

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page for people to reproduce their flyers, “e-zines,” etc.

Common sense (which is what Section 230 boils down to) says that you aren’t responsible for what your customers reproduce on the machines you make available to them.

“Section 230 reform,” Republican version, says that if you refuse the use of your photocopiers to the local chapter of the Ku Klux Klan, you immediately become the “publisher” of, and legally responsible for, everything copied by all of your OTHER customers.

“Section 230 reform,” Democratic version, says that if your machines give the Klan an automatic discount for purchasing large quantities of copies, you are “amplifying” their message and become legally respon-

sible for that message.

“Conservative” politicians want to torture social media into obediently promoting “conservative” content.

“Progressive” politicians want to torture social media into suppressing “extremist” content. Neither gang seems to care if their waterboarding kills the victim.

The rest of us should care very much. We could easily live without those politicians, but most of us wouldn’t want to live without the Internet as we know it.

Thomas L. Knapp (Twitter: @ thomaslknapp) is the director and senior news analyst at the William Lloyd Garrison Center for Libertarian Advocacy Journalism (thegarrisoncenter.org). He lives and works in north central Florida.

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BUSINESS

Governor Pritzker Announces $22.8 million in Grants for 43 Illinois Public Museum Projects Gov. JB Pritzker recently announced 43 Illinois museums that attract more than 16 million visitors annually will receive $22.8 million in state capital investments to improve their facilities and develop new exhibits.

The investments are through the Illinois Public Museum Capital Grants Program, funded through Gov. Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois multi-year state capital program.

“Our public museums help tell the story

of Illinois, from the founding and cultural heritage of local communities, to our place in the world today,” Gov. Pritzker said. “This grant program is making investments in local museums that will allow them to attract more visitors, to foster important research, and to tell important stories for generations to come.”

The Illinois Public Museum Capital Grants Program, administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR),

is open to any museum operated by local government or located on municipally-owned land. The maximum grant award for the projects was $750,000 and matching funds are required in many cases based on museum attendance levels.

“Museums located throughout Illinois receiving funding through this program are investing in exciting new exhibits and facilities improvements that will help them meet the

interests of Illinois citizens and visitors of all ages,” said IDNR Director Colleen Callahan.

“The museums will provide opportunities to experience the art, anthropology, history, culture, and natural history of their communities, as well as our state and nation.”

More information on the Illinois Public Museum Capital Grants Program is available on the IDNR website at https://www2.illinois.gov/ dnr/grants/Pages/Museum-Capital-Grants.aspx

Women More Likely to Face Housing Insecurity in Pandemic-Led Recession The pandemic-led recession is disproportionately hurting women in the workforce and is more likely to threaten their housing security.

A new Zillow analysis finds women are more likely than men to be unemployed, renters and caregivers during the coronavirus pandemic, thereby increasing their risk of becoming severely cost-burdened by housing.

The pandemic has been a startling setback for women who had been narrowing the gender gap in recent years.

At the beginning of the year, more women than ever before were in the workforce, incomes were rising along with the home values of womenheaded households.

The COVID-19 pandemic has not only interrupted this period of growth, but may have pushed women backward in housing and employment by impacting their participation in the workforce and their potential earnings well into the future.

The Female Face of Unemployment “She-cession” was a term coined to describe the disparate impacts this pandemic’s recession is having on women after the 2008 financial crisis was dubbed the “mancession” for the ways in which men were more severely impacted by Wall Street’s collapse.

However, the similarities end with the moniker. A new Zillow analysis finds that year-over-year unemployment claims are 10 times higher for women during this pandemic than what men experienced in the Great Recession.

Women are more likely to work in service-sector industries, which are the most affected by the pandemic, and are feeling the effects of unemployment much more severely.

In May, unemployment claims for women were up 1,368 percent year over year. At the peak of the Great

Recession in 2009, unemployment claims for men were up 137 percent year over year. At the peak of the COVID-19-driven recession in May, unemployment claims for men were up 983 percent year over year, a record high, but still significantly less than the spike women experienced.

Black and Latinx women are faring even worse, with persistent doubledigit unemployment rates as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

• “She-cession” is a term reportedly coined by labor economist Armine Yalnizyan. Four times as many women as men left the workforce in September alone. That adds up to nearly 865,000 women or 80 percent of all workers who dropped out of the labor force last month.

Unemployment and underemployment have put a strain on the ability of women-led households to afford housing. A Zillow survey from the Harris Poll found that women were more likely to say they would not be able to make the current month’s housing payment – rent or mortgage – if their household lost a primary source of income.

“Direct rental assistance and extending unemployment assistance could help women cover housing payment obligations and keep women afloat and in their homes for the time being,” said Zillow Senior Economist Cheryl Young. “However, these are short-term fixes. Longer term solutions like creating more affordable housing stock, economic policies that assist working parents, and increased voucher availability, are vital to ensuring that housing burdens don’t fall disproportionately on women.”

Renters at Risk Previous Zillow research illustrates how renters have been hit hardest in this recession, and female

A new Zillow analysis finds that year-over-year unemployment claims are 10 times higher for women during this pandemic than what men experienced in the Great Recession.

householders overall are more likely to be renters; 37 percent of female householders are renters, compared to 31 percent for men.

According to Zillow’s analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey data, 45 percent of female renter households are costburdened, spending more than 30 percent of their income on housing, compared to 36 percent of male renter households.

Nearly a quarter (24%) of female renter households are severely costburdened, meaning they spend more than half their income on housing, compared to 17 percent of male renter households.

Women of color are even more likely to be cost-burdened by housing. More than half (51%) of Latinx female renter households and 49 percent of Black female renter households are costburdened. More than a quarter (27%) of both Hispanic and Black female renter households are severely cost-burdened.

Any loss of income, even temporarily, puts cost-burdened renter households at risk of housing instability.

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reportedly taking longer to regain their employment, as many child care centers remain closed and schools turn to virtual or hybrid learning models. A Zillow analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse survey shows working mothers were three times more likely than working fathers to cite child care as the main reason they were out of work (22.1% of mothers, 7.7% of fathers).

Beyond the social and cultural pressures on women to be the primary caretakers in their households, there are significantly more female-headed households led by single parents.

Female-headed renter households are more than twice as likely as maleheaded renter households to be single parents — 70 percent of mothers who are household heads are single parents, compared to only 32 percent of fathers.

• This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of Zillow from May 4-6, 2020 among 2,065 U.S. adults ages 18 and older. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated.

• The U.S. Census Bureau’s

Household Pulse survey covers 12 weeks of the pandemic from April 23rd through July 21. Reports suggest the double hit of being more likely to work in industries affected by layoffs, and being the main caretaker of children will affect women’s labor force participation and earnings trajectories for decades to come.

An Uncertain Outlook Prior to the current coronavirus outbreak, women-led households were on an upward trajectory. Home values of female-headed households have been creeping closer to home values overall. The ratio of women’s home values to home values overall is 95.9 percent as of August 2020, up from 91.9 percent a decade ago, signifying there is progress being made.

In labor, women were making up a larger share of the workforce and seeing incomes rise, possibly contributing to the increase in home values. This new analysis from Zillow finds that without interventions, these slow and steady improvements toward housing equality may be jeopardized by this unequal recession.

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10 lawsuits over COVID-19 restrictions merged in Sangamon County court

BY SARAH MANSUR Capitol News Illinois smansur@capitolnewsillinois.com

Springfield – The Illinois Supreme Court agreed to combine 10 lawsuits challenging indoor dining bans across the state with existing cases in Sangamon County that raise the same legal questions.

The Supreme Court’s order brings a total of 19 cases involving legal challenges to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s COVID-19 related restrictions that are now consolidated in Sangamon County Court before Judge Raylene Grischow.

The 10 cases added to Grischow’s group of pending cases were all brought by businesses operating as restaurants with indoor dining service, and all the cases are against Pritzker, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike and IDPH. The recently filed order is in response to a request from lawyers with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, which represents the governor and state agencies.

The AG’s lawyers note that all of the cases raise the same question about the governor’s authority to issue multiple, successive disaster proclamations under the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act. Grischow has already ruled in favor of Pritzker’s authority to issue multiple 30-day disaster proclamations in two cases that challenged the governor’s executive orders mandating certain public health measures in K-12 schools.

In a separate matter, Grischow granted a temporary restraining order against four Sangamon County restaurants that continued to offer indoor dining after the county health department suspended their food service licenses.

The temporary restraining order remains in effect, pending a hearing before Grischow on Dec. 3.

In their request, lawyers with the AG’s Office asked the Illinois Supreme Court earlier this month

The Illinois Supreme Court building is shown here in Springfield. The state’s highest court recently ordered that 10 lawsuits challenging indoor dining bans across the state be consolidated with existing cases in Sangamon County that raise the same legal questions. Capitol News Illinois file photo

to consolidate 10 lawsuits — from Cook, Marion, Clinton, DuPage, Kane, McHenry and DeKalb counties — into the group of nine cases already pending together before Grischow in Sangamon County.

“There is no need for multiple circuit courts to review filings, hold hearings, and issue decisions on the very same legal question,” the AG’s court filing states.

The AG’s lawyers also point out that the Illinois Supreme Court previously consolidated those nine cases to Grischow’s group of cases “in August and September when presented with a series of cases similarly challenging the governor’s authority to address the pandemic.”

The cases consolidated before Grischow are scheduled for oral arguments in Sangamon County on Dec. 21.

The request from the AG’s lawyers also asked the Illinois Supreme Court to consolidate all future cases filed that involve this legal question to the group of cases in Sangamon County but the Supreme Court did not grant that part of the request.

THE 10 CASES ADDED TO GRISCHOW’S GROUP OF PENDING CASES WERE ALL BROUGHT BY BUSINESSES OPERATING AS RESTAURANTS WITH INDOOR DINING SERVICE, AND ALL THE CASES ARE AGAINST PRITZKER, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR DR. NGOZI EZIKE AND IDPH. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

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Red Line Extension Virtual Community Meetings: Tuesday, December 8 (6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) and Wednesday, December 9 (1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

The CTA is hosting virtual community meetings to share updates on the Red Line Extension (RLE) project and to introduce the RLE Transit-Supportive Development (TSD) Plan. The TSD Plan will incorporate the community’s vision for future development along the RLE corridor. It will also identify methods and resources needed to enable mixed-use development and enhance economic vitality, multimodal connectivity and the pedestrian environment. For more information about the TSD Plan, please visit www.transitchicago.com/ RLE/TSD. A vital part of this plan will be a community engagement and ownership process that incorporates and appreciates the vision of residents and stakeholders from the surrounding neighborhoods throughout the development of the plan.

Join us to learn more about the RLE project and the TSD Plan. Community members are invited to ask questions and provide their feedback to CTA, while also learning about ongoing opportunities to stay involved.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this community meeting will be conducted virtually on Zoom.

To join online, visit: tiny.cc/CTARLEMeeting To join by phone, dial: 1-312-626-6799; Webinar ID: 856 0888 2260 You can also watch live on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CTARedExt. **Presentation audio available in Spanish if joining through Zoom. Closed captioning and sign language interpretation also available for the hearing impaired. ** The same information will be presented at both meetings, so please attend the meeting that works best for your schedule! Afterwards, the meeting will be recorded and posted online at www.transitchicago.com/RLE/whats-new.

For questions about the RLE project and/or the TSD Plan, please contact the project team at RedExtension@transitchicago.com.

Do you require assistance?

Sign language interpretation and captioning will be available during the virtual presentation. If you require other reasonable accommodations to participate, please contact Amy Serpe, ADA Compliance Programs Manager, by December 2 at 312-350-2301 or aserpe@transitchicago.com.

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Supporting Teachers on the Frontlines of COVID-19 StatePoint - Educators are among the many on the frontlines of COVID-19. During a time of immense disruption, they are quickly adapting their teaching methods, testing new skills, and discovering solutions to advance learning in profound new ways.

For K-12 educators who are designing instructional resources that align with the needs of today’s remote- and hybrid-teaching realities, a new emergency fund can potentially aid their efforts. Launched by the National Geographic Society, the fund aims to directly support at least 50 teaching professionals, including formal and informal classroom educators, with grants ranging from $1,000–8,000. In an effort to support as many teachers and students as possible, the resources created by grant recipients will become freely available on the National Geographic Society education website, and within the National Geographic education communities on Twitter and Facebook.

“The role of teachers has never been more important as they work tirelessly to engage and inspire their students in a socially distant world,” says Vicki Phillips, chief education officer at the National Geographic Society. “Our goal is to equip educators with the resources and support they need to continue creating, innovating and pioneering new ways of teaching so their peers and their students can continue growing.”

The fund places particular emphasis on remote- and hybrid-learning resources, methodologies and practices that use the power of science, social studies and geography to help students understand the significance of current and complex challenges, such as a global pandemic. Other priorities include instructional resources that help students bridge their personal experiences to a more global perspective on critical issues such as sustainability and social justice.

In an effort to identify, support and elevate a range of educator voices, perspectives and communities, priority will be given to those working in communities that have been particularly hard hit by the pandemic and who have not previously received National Geographic funding. Applicants can apply individually, in collaboration with other educators or with National Geographic Explorers. To learn more, visit NatGeoEd.org/covidgrants. To provide additional guidance during the application process, the Society is offering weekly virtual “Design Labs.” Educators can also ask questions by visiting @NatGeoEducation on Twitter.

During an unusual school year, new avenues of support and funding are emerging. Leveraging these resources can help educators continue their mission of preparing young people to confront the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

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Helping more local small businesses succeed Small businesses are key to our local economy here in Chicago. But during this health and humanitarian crisis, many are struggling. The time for action is now.

As part of our four-year, $1 billion commitment to advance racial equality and economic opportunity, Bank of America is investing in Black- and Hispanic-owned businesses.

Our actions will help supply necessary growth capital, as well as deliver programs to help create future minority entrepreneurs. We are also investing in local institutions to deliver benefits to the communities they serve through lending, housing, neighborhood revitalization and other services.

My teammates and I are committed to doing more to support and strengthen minority-owned businesses here in Chicago.

Paul Lambert Chicago Market President

Working together Here in Chicago, we’re partnering with organizations that are supporting small businesses, including: Accion Chicago Greater Chatham Initiative Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation South East Chicago Commission

To learn more, please visit bankofamerica.com/community

Bank of America, N.A. Member FDIC. Equal Credit Opportunity Lender. © 2020 Bank of America Corporation. All rights reserved.

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FASHION

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IPSY Introduces Celebrity Drop Model with New Glam Bag X IPSY, the largest beauty subscription in the world, recently announced the launch of Glam Bag X, a quarterly upgrade available to its more than 3 million members.

Every collection will be curated by one of beauty’s biggest tastemakers and includes 7-8 full-size products from the most coveted brands. The new Glam Bag X Patrick Ta from IPSY, launching Feb 2021, featuring Patrick Ta Beauty, Huda Beauty, The first Glam Bag X curator Pat McGrath Labs, Tula Skincare, IGK (not pictured), is Hollywood makeup artist Aiir, Babe Lash, with other brands to be revealed.

Patrick Ta, whose long-term R+Co, Addison Rae’s ITEM Beauty, clients include Shay Mitchell, Gigi community-favorite YENSA, and more.

Hadid, and Olivia Munn, amongst “Glam Bag X will bring a very fresh others. The collection will include perspective to market,” said Emine bestsellers from his namesake brand, ErSelcuk, senior vice president of Patrick Ta Beauty, with more brands merchandising at IPSY. “We get to and products to be revealed ahead of the immerse our members into the world official drop in February 2021. of each curator and introduce the “I am thrilled to be partnering ever-successful drop with IPSY to introduce model that originated in Patrick Ta Beauty to its streetwear, migrated into 25M+ community,” said luxury fashion, and has Patrick Ta. “Glam Bag x now reshaped the direct-to-consumer Patrick Ta really encapsulates my love beauty brand playbook. We have an for the artistry of makeup, bringing incredibly passionate and high-engaged together brands from iconic artists community of beauty enthusiasts, many that I deeply admire and respect, of whom will set an alarm at 6AM to such as Huda Kattan. My goal with log into our app and snag their favorite makeup has always been to empower products in our Add-Ons or Ultra individual self-expression, and with Personalization experience. With Glam this collection I am able to deliver an Bag X, we are doubling the delight with experience that is professional and early access to subscription exclusives elevated yet wearable and accessible.” they can’t get anywhere else.”

Glam Bag X subscribers will The Glam Bag x Patrick Ta receive four to five products that are collection is valued at up to $428, hand-selected for each member and depending on which products will be able to choose three from a members choose, and is just $55. personalized assortment tailored Glam Bag X is currently available as to their individual preferences by a quarterly upgrade for Glam Bag IPSY’s proprietary machine learning and Glam Bag Plus members and will technology, IPSY MATCH. The Glam ship every three months, beginning Bag x Patrick Ta choice products February 2021. To learn more, go to will include exclusive drops and new ipsy.com/glambagx launches from luxury haircare brand

For the last 150 years, Vaseline® has been committed to helping heal skin everywhere, but this goal can’t be achieved if part of the Vaseline® community doesn’t have access to equal care due to systemic racism.

Healthcare inequities continue to negatively impact Black and Latinx communities which can lead to worse health outcomes – and this includes skin health and access to dermatological care.

That’s why Vaseline® is championing change for true equity in skincare for Black and Brown skin, and partnered with award-winning actress and advocate for people of color, Regina King as part of the new Vaseline campaign, Equitable Skincare for All. Born out of The Vaseline® Healing Project, an aid effort in partnership with nonprofit Direct Relief, Vaseline’s Equitable Skincare for All commitment focuses on the advancement of training, providing resources and education to better equip dermatologists and medical practitioners to accurately treat, diagnose and care for skin of color. Skin health for Black and Latinx communities continues to be underserved and without access to proper care comes the likelihood of misdiagnosis or no diagnosis leaving them at risk for long-term consequences.

This is in part the case as nearly half of dermatologists say they were not adequately trained to treat skin of color. Representation is also an issue in dermatological care with only 3% of practicing dermatologists identified as Black and 4.2% identified as Latinx, according to https://www.ncbi. nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3742002/ “I love being a Black American woman. Using my platform to celebrate who I am affords me the opportunity to remind people who look past the dissimilitude, that the inequities experienced by Black people still exist.

Black and Brown people have been at a disadvantage for far too long. The lack of access to healthcare resources is still a huge concern,” said, Regina King Vaseline brand ambassador and creative director. “It’s important to shed a light on the inequalities that exist and be part of the solution alongside a brand that does as well.”

Vaseline® is dedicated to creating change to heal the skin of those who don’t currently receive quality and impartial care by focusing on three important areas: education for skincare professionals, resources for the community, and providing access to care.

Education for Skincare Professionals In partnership with Medscape, the leading online global destination for physicians and healthcare professionals (HCPs) worldwide, Vaseline® has sponsored the development of a program to equip dermatologists and medical practitioners to better treat, diagnose and care for skin of color. These learning modules will cover treatment for common skin conditions such as acne and scaring, seborrheic dermatitis and atopic dermatitis specific to skin of color.

Resources for the Community To further meet the skin health needs for people of color with trusted resources and education, Vaseline® has partnered with HUED, a first-of-itskind healthcare technology startup and website that connects patients with medical professionals that specifically understand their cultural, physical,

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and mental health needs. Through this partnership, Vaseline® co-created a search tool specifically focused on helping people identify and connect with dermatologists of color and those experienced in treating skin of color.

“HUED is on a mission to bridge the gap between dermatology and people of color,” said HUED Founder and CEO Kimberly Wilson. “Vaseline is equally as passionate about providing people of color with the resources needed to care for their skin, so we couldn’t have asked for a better partner to launch this invaluable tool.”

The online platform will also offer educational resources that provide expert recommendations on how to treat and monitor skin at home, understanding when to seek a dermatologist for proper care and how to best prepare for an appointment with the right questions and what to expect.

Providing Access to Care Vaseline continues providing access to care with Direct Relief, which has been an ongoing partnership for the past 5 years through The Vaseline® Healing Project. This partnership helps to support a network of nonprofit health centers and clinics that provide affordable, comprehensive, and culturally competent services to those who need it most.

Through this work, The Vaseline® Healing Project strives to help heal the skin of millions of people by providing dermatological care, Vaseline® Jelly and medical supplies, sponsoring dermatologists to go on medical missions to treat patients in resource-poor communities who lack access to medical interventions, and deploying trainings for community health workers to expand knowledge for medically underserved communities to correctly diagnose and treat skin conditions, including those on dark skin tones.

For additional information on how Vaseline® is working towards equity in skincare visit Vaseline. com, visit Huedco.com/Vaseline to find medical resources and book an appointment with a dermatologist near you.

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Pepsi and iHeartRadio Unite Four Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Marching Bands for One Epic Virtual Showcase This year’s HBCU homecoming season was unlike anything ever before, but students, faculty and alumni still came together to celebrate virtually across the country. To honor the spirit and camaraderie of the HBCU community, Pepsi, in partnership with “HBCU Homecoming Celebration on iHeartRadio,” is bringing together the exceptional marching bands from Florida A&M, Hampton University, Prairie View A&M and North Carolina A&T – some of whom are traditionally rivals – to create a unified virtual musical event. “iHeartRadio Presents The Pepsi HBCU Marching Band Experience” is voiced by award-winning entertainer, philanthropist, entrepreneur and current HBCU student Megan Thee Stallion, and media mogul and cultural architect Charlamagne tha God, and serves as a reminder of the longstanding fall traditions among HBCUs, which typically bring communities around the country together for

an unmatched celebration at the intersection of culture, community, music and football.

Pepsi – a brand with a rich history in music, sports and entertainment – worked collaboratively with iHeartMedia and the four HBCU band directors and their marching bands to curate a first-of-its-kind, tourde-force virtual performance featuring a cross-generational arrangement of the Curtis Mayfield classic “Move on Up” and Megan Thee Stallion’s chart-topping hit “Savage.”

“It is such an honor to be part of bringing the spirit and energy of HBCU homecoming performances to life for the students and alumni that won’t be able to see it in person this year,” said Megan Thee Stallion. “HBCUs foster an incredible musical culture - one that helped me develop my career - so to be a part of ‘iHeartRadio Presents The Pepsi HBCU Marching Band Experience’ and champion that love for music with these bands is truly special.”

The virtual experience celebrates a monthlong “HBCU Homecoming Celebration on iHeartRadio,” which kicked off October 19, as a series of inspiring events designed to shine a light on HBCU pride, Black excellence and student achievement through uplifting, high-energy celebrations across multiple iHeartRadio platforms. The “iHeartRadio Presents The Pepsi HBCU Marching Band Experience” is available on Pepsi.com/ HBCUexperience and the Pepsi brand’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

“The impact of 2020 has upended a number of events and traditions across the country, including one of the most cherished and anticipated events within the HBCU community – homecoming,” said Todd Kaplan, Vice President, Marketing, Pepsi.

“We wanted to create something special that gave these marching bands the opportunity to perform for the students, faculty, alumni,

Radio Host Cayman Kelly Proudly Announces His Achievement As the First African-American Voice of ESPN Radio Regarded, best-selling author and entertainment voice-over artist veteran of 20 years, Cayman Kelly recently celebrated his continued collaboration with ESPN Sports as the first AfricanAmerican voice of ESPN Radio, reaching millions of sports fans nationwide.

His recognizable sports voice provides listeners with updates on ESPN weekday line ups, podcasts, live events, TV ads and select ESPN audio content.

“Voice-over is my passion and I am so proud to be a voice for the ESPN network. It is a very fulfilling career,” said Kelly. “I am fortunate to have evolved and expanded my voice versatility after beginning this journey as a young man. I am also energized to do my part helping to diversify the voices in sports and continue to be a trusted voice.”

When asked why this is so significant in his career, he replies, “The sports industry is so exciting and I am thrilled to accept such an amazing opportunity to be a pioneer, and show generations to come that this level of success is possible with hard work, focus and with the right support. I am truly a blessed man.”

David Roberts, ESPN senior vice president, production said,

Cayman Kelly recently celebrated his continued collaboration with ESPN Sports as the first African-American voice of ESPN Radio.

“Cayman brings an unmatched sound and prime-time feel to everything he does. We are excited to work with Cayman and look forward to his voice differentiating the sound of ESPN Audio.”

For the latest up-to-date news on appearances and ESPN show announcements, visit www. caymankelly.com.

To learn more about Cayman Kelly, check out his stories: Facebook, Instagram & Twitter.

Cayman Kelly is a best-selling author and entertainment voice-over artist veteran of 20 years.

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friends and families that are not able to celebrate homecoming in person this year. This virtual performance is a unifying celebration of HBCUs and a chance to show our love, appreciation and support for these incredible music programs that, year after year, bring so much joy to so many around the country.”

The “iHeartRadio Presents The Pepsi HBCU Marching Band Experience” is part of the Pepsi brand’s ongoing effort to amplify and spotlight Black voices and Black excellence. Pepsi is also committing resources to support HBCU music programs – including refurbished equipment, scholarships, grants and more – to ensure a continuation of the traditions and opportunities are presented to current and future students at HBCUs. This commitment is only one part of PepsiCo’s larger action plan in expanding recruitment efforts with HBCUs and increasing the brand’s partnerships with diverse organizations at these prestigious institutions.

Gospel Recording Artist, Keyondra Locketts’ Hit Single, “Trouble Won’t Last” Continues to Top the Billboard Gospel Airplay Chart Bella Dawn Records, gospel recording artist Keyondra Locketts’ hit single “Trouble Won’t Last,” continues to top the Billboard Gospel Airplay Chart.

The upbeat song, from the deluxe CD, “The Heal Reloaded” is an anthem of inspiration in this time of sickness and unrest.

Peaking at #1 recently and continuing to rest in the top 10 in recent weeks, the single has been on the charts for over 32 weeks.

“Trouble Won’t Last” has garnered 437,229 + streams on Spotify and continues to be a soulful favorite that has solidified Lockett as a Bonafide Gospel Music star.

The Louisiana native, sings, “As God is my witness He will see You through, stand on the promise that he spoke to you.” “’Trouble Won’t Last’ is a song that motivates each listener to trust in the Lord and to trust His track record. I was inspired to write it due to vocal issues I encountered and couldn’t seem to shake. I had to remember If God did it before, He’d do it again,” said Lockett.

A highly sought-after singer and songwriter, Lockett has penned songs for some of gospel music’s biggest artists including, Kierra Sheard, Briana Babineaux,

Crystal Aiken, Virtue and Zie’l.

Her talents, however expand past her musical gifts, as she is also a groundbreaking businesswoman with an eye for fashion and a heart for empowering women that look like her.

As an entrepreneur, Locketts and her sister, stylist Kimberly Lockett, realized the importance of impacting the exclusion of black female representation and inequality in the fashion industry.

The two sisters launched Jolie Noire Apparel, LLC (Jolie Noire means pretty black in French), an essential wear line designed to empower black women and encourage them to be proud of their beauty.

In addition, Lockett, according to a press release, made history by inking a toy doll deal with the Kenya Doll Brand, making her the first gospel artist to have her own doll. It was important to her that little black girls saw beautiful images of themselves in the doll, just as she did when she owned a Kenya doll growing up.

Lockett also has a collaboration with Q Parker of the R&B group 112 titled, “Made A Way,” the new “Conerstone” EP dropping at the top of 2021.

To learn more, visit https://www. keyondralockett.com/contact.

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Holiday Tips

Tips to help manage holiday stress during COVID-19 (BPT) - Feeling stressed? You're not alone. Stress levels are rising due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the numerous disruptions in our daily lives.

The American Psychological Association recently reported that "we are facing a national mental health crisis that could yield serious health and social consequences for years to come." And it's not just adults who are feeling it. The report reveals that our children are "facing unprecedented uncertainty, are experiencing elevated stress, and are already reporting symptoms of depression."

Although a modest amount of stress is normal, high levels of stress can be dangerous to your health and may contribute to serious health problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, anxiety and depression. Therefore, make sure to keep a close eye on your wellbeing and the well-being of your loved ones during the holidays.

It's true, there is no magic bullet to make stress disappear forever, but we can take steps to reduce stress. Ann Marie O'Brien, R.N., national director of health engagement strategies at UnitedHealthcare, shares the following tips that may reduce your stress and lead to a more enjoyable holiday season. * Learn to recognize your holiday stress triggers and relievers. Financial pressures and personal demands are two common

triggers. Also, beware of unhealthy stress relievers.

Holiday stress may cause some people to fall into bad habits such as smoking, drinking or eating too much. * Give yourself a break. While doing things for others, it's easy to forget to take care of ourselves. If you feel stress building up, take a break for a few minutes. Listening to calming music, taking time to watch a movie, or just getting away to take a brief walk can give you time to unwind and recharge. * Make time for your health. In the holiday rush, don't let your well-being fall by the wayside. Try to stay on your normal sleep schedule, incorporate healthy foods and get regular exercise. If you can't find a 30-minute chunk of

time for exercise, break it up into three 10minute sessions spread throughout the day. * Check your health plan benefits. Some insurers, such as UnitedHealthcare, offer behavioral health care programs that can range from caring for your mental health to treatment for substance abuse, with a goal of helping improve your overall well-being.For example, SanvelloÂŽ offers clinically validated techniques and tools to reduce stress, anxiety and depression within a single app. Sanvello is free to download from the app stores and you can do an instant eligibility check in the app. * Enjoy, even if it's virtually. In the flurry of holiday activities, we sometimes forget what we're celebrating, so remember to savor the time with people you love.

If you or others you know are unable to meet in person, use a phone or set up a Zoom call to celebrate and spend time together. It's important to minimize any feelings of isolation. * Talk to your doctor. If it feels like you're not able to get a handle on your stress, talk to your doctor. She or he may recommend a counselor who could help you find other ways to help reduce or manage the unhealthy stress in your life.

For more health and wellness information, visit UHC.com.

18 caramel candies (individually wrapped) 1/4 cup light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped pecans Pinch kosher or sea salt (to serve)

G L reat eggspectations: Surprising holiday gift ideas (BPT) - At a loss for new and unique holiday gifts for your loved ones this year?

Have you ever considered eggs?

In a lighthearted look at gift giving, the American Egg Board offers two new humorous 15-second films that turn classic gift ads on their heads. One is a spoof on the classic jewelry store "Proposal," while the other pokes fun at the auto ad favorite driveway reveal of the "Big Bow." "Food is ever important during the holidays, and we expect it to be much more so this year as families look for ways to celebrate under challenging circumstances," said Emily Metz, president and CEO of the American Egg Board. "We wanted to give people a laugh because we could all use a little extra cheer this year.

We hope these lighthearted digital shorts remind us all that something homemade is sometimes the best gift and a great way to make meaningful new memories, celebrate traditions and bond over incredible food."

It's a great idea to consider creating gifts for your loved ones that nourish the spirit and are made with love - that can mean so

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much more than a store-bought gift.

And eggs are so versatile and affordable that a dozen eggs makes a perfect "present" both for the holidays at home and for food gifting to extended family, friends and neighbors.

Gift cards for eggceptional eateries You can also help friends and loved ones at the same time as you support your favorite local breakfast spots and restaurants by giving gift cards for takeout, curbside pick-up or delivery meals - especially for that most eggcellent meal: brunch.

Unsure what locales to choose? Check out Google Maps for suggestions of nearby restaurants offering breakfast or brunch gift card giving. Gift cards make giving the gift of eggs easy, and they offer a great alternative for those who need a break from cooking during the hectic holiday season.

Eggscentric baked goods Fortunately, eggs are also a vital component to help you conjure up all sorts of giftable holiday treats, from the

trendiest new recipes to traditional family favorites. Why not make extras to arrange in a pretty box or jar to give to others, including the recipe on a handdecorated card so they can make more once the treats have been devoured?

Worried about baked goods not surviving shipping to friends and family far away? Mail or email a photo of the finished goods included with a copy of the recipe - plus a grocery store gift certificate to buy the crucial ingredients - including, of course, The Incredible Egg! Here's just one eggceptional treat you can make that's deliciously giftable: Nutcracker's Salted Caramel Pecan Shortbread Bars 10 minutes prep time; 60 minutes total time Ingredients 3/4 cup and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and divided 1/2 cup sugar 1 and 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

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1. Preheat oven to 350F. Prepare a 9" x 13" baking dish with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on the edges for easy removal.

2. In medium bowl, use electric hand mixer to cream together 3/4 cup butter and sugar. Add flour and mix until combined.

3. Firmly press mixture into prepared baking dish. Bake 15-20 minutes, until edges are just starting to brown.

4. Meanwhile, in small saucepan over low heat, add caramels, milk and 2 tablespoons butter. Cook until caramels are smooth and melted. Allow to cool slightly.

5. In medium bowl, combine brown sugar, eggs, vanilla and salt. Gradually mix in the caramel mixture, then stir in pecans. Pour filling over warm crust.

6. Bake 25-30 minutes, until filling is set.

Allow to cool completely, then refrigerate 1-4 hours.

7. Sprinkle with flaky salt and serve.

Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days. Makes 20 servings.

Remember, the surest way to anyone's heart is through their stomach, and a dozen eggs will get you there! For more eggciting recipes and gift ideas, visit IncredibleEgg.org/Recipes.

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