South Suburban Citizen 12-18-2019

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SOUTH SUBURBAN

(from left) Robbins Mayor Tyrone Ward, Robbins Trustee Jacquelyn Henry and Robbins Police Chief Roy Williams Sr. happily stood with an elementary student from Robbins, who participated in the Shop with a Cop Christmas program sponsored by the Village of Robbins and its police department. Photo credit: By Wendell Hutson

SUBURBAN POLICE DEPARTMENT TAKES DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN CHRISTMAS SHOPPING It’s not often that you see a police officer early in the morning doing some Christmas shopping with children, but that’s exactly what one south suburban police department did this year for 14 elementary students. PAGE 3

BUSINESS 10 Black-Owned Businesses Dealing with Sweet Treats PAGE 4

FASHION

ENTERTAINMENT

CALENDAR

Global fashion platform, SSENSE, expands its offering with the launch of dogwear

FILM REVIEW: In Fabric PAGE 6

Museum Of Science And Industry Announces 2020 Black Creativity Innovators PAGE 10

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION

THE ILLINOIS STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION ANNOUNCES 2020-21 ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) recently announced the 2020-21 Illinois State Scholars: outstanding high school seniors who are recognized for their superior academic achievement. Illinois State Scholars, who rank in approximately the top ten percent of graduates from Illinois high schools, are selected annually based on their ACT and SAT exams and sixth semester class rank.

Each Illinois State Scholar receives a congratulatory letter from ISAC, a Certificate of Achievement and statewide recognition in traditional and social media outlets. Honorees can download an official Illinois State Scholar badge that can be displayed on their online profiles and social media platforms and shared with colleges and universities which take note of the fact that the students are State Scholars, according to Dennis Gutowski, college and career counselor at Thorndale High School in South Holland, Illinois. An online listing of current Illinois State Scholars can be found on ISAC’s website at https://bit.ly/2Reh1IY In this 61st year of the program, ISAC is celebrating all of its State Scholars with two videos that highlight some of their exceptional Illinois students. The videos can be viewed at https://bit.ly/2LftKqW

HEALTH

LURIE CHILDREN’S APPOINTS DR. THOMAS SHANLEY AS PRESIDENT AND CEO Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago recently announced its Board of Directors has elected Thomas Shanley, MD, as President and CEO. Dr. Shanley succeeds Patrick M. Magoon, who served in this role for 22 years and will support the transition as Emeritus CEO for one year.

Dr. Shanley previously served as Chair of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and President and Chief Research Officer of Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute at Lurie Children’s. He recently led the relocation of the Manne Research Institute to the new state-of-the-art facility within blocks of the hospital, strengthening the connection between the hospital’s earliest phase of laboratory research and its clinical work, promoting a closer partnership between Lurie Children’s, Northwestern University and the Feinberg School of Medicine.

LAW & POLITICS

UOFM BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVES REDUCED TUITION FOR NON-RESIDENT LAW STUDENTS, FORMS ATHLETICS COMMITTEE The University of Memphis Board of Trustees approved the School of Law’s non-resident (out-of-state) tuition rate to begin in academic year 2020-21 and formed an ad hoc Athletics Committee at its meeting on the UofM Lambuth campus recently. The proposed fee structure will cap tuition for non-resident law students at 11 credit hours, resulting in a 25% reduction for non-resident tuition and fees for 15 credit hours. The projected change in tuition revenue will be offset by reductions in out-of-state scholarships/waivers. The new rate should extend the Law School’s appeal beyond Tennessee’s borders and allow it to stay competitive with its peers.

The Athletics Committee will focus on the importance of intercollegiate athletics to the University and on athletic compliance. Committee members are Alan B. Graf Jr., chair; Cato Johnson and R. Brad Martin with possible additional members.

Howard University recently announced the selection of six students who will receive the Patricia Roberts Harris Public Affairs Fellowship (PRH).

Howard University Awards Six Students with the 2019-20 Patricia Roberts Harris Public Affairs Fellowship Howard University recently announced the selection of six students who will receive the Patricia Roberts Harris Public Affairs Fellowship (PRH). Administered by the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center at Howard University, the fellowship seeks to prepare Howard University students for careers in public affairs in an increasingly global world. To date, more than 200 Howard University alumni have been Patricia Roberts Harris fellows.

“We are excited to relaunch the Patricia Roberts Harris Public Affairs fellowship program after a 12-year hiatus, because it is a fitting tribute to one of our most-distinguished alumni,” says Tonija Hope Navas, director of Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center.

“This opportunity is important because it provides mentorship from prominent public affairs professionals, and financial support to allow them to participate in internship opportunities that are typically not accessible.”

The cohort includes a mix of students, matriculating through Howard at the undergraduate and graduate levels, from various backgrounds with diverse majors of study. The six fellows are: l Hadiyah Cummings, a junior political science and criminology double major l Anyah Gilmore-Jones, a sophomore political science major l Jessica Grider, a junior media, journalism and film major l Dyrrell Moon, a junior political science and sociology double major l Virgil Parker, a junior media, journalism and film major l Lyndsie Whitehead, a doctoral student in the educational leadership and policy studies program “Congratulations to the 2020 cohort

for being recipients of this prestigious fellowship. I look forward to the growth our students will experience as PRH Fellows and the subsequent contributions they will make to create a more just and inclusive world,” says President Wayne A. I. Frederick. “I applaud the Bunche Center’s commitment to our Howard Forward 2024 strategic plan. Re-launching the PRH Fellowship after a 12-year hiatus with added elements designed to inspire new knowledge, enhance academic excellence, and facilitate service opportunities, is a fitting tribute to Ambassador Harris.”

The PRH Fellowship was established in 1987 to uphold the legacy of one of Howard’s most distinguished alumni, Ambassador Patricia Roberts Harris (1924–1985). A summa cum laude graduate of Howard’s College of Liberal Arts in 1945, Ambassador Harris was praised for her contributions to the public affairs profession, both domestically and internationally.

Ambassador Harris is legendary for achieving a series of industry firsts, including first female dean of Howard University’s School of Law (1969); first African American woman to hold a U.S. Ambassadorship with her appointment

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as U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg (1965-1967); and first African American woman to hold a cabinet position with her appointment as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (1977-1979), and the first African American to hold the position of Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, later renamed the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (1979-1981). Upon her passing, Ambassador Harris left a bequest to Howard University to aid Howard students in funding public affairs internship opportunities domestically and abroad.

As a first-generation college student, Grider says she admires how Ambassador Harris always made it a priority to give back to her community while working on her own career aspirations.

“Ambassador Harris’ work for the Human Rights Council and as a foreign officer is my dream. Like her, I am committed to act in great service for all people,” says Grider. “My goal is to work for a multi-lateral organization or NGO abroad. To have an opportunity where I can be able to be in an environment where I can learn and improve my skills, will allow me to enter even more spaces beneficial to my career.”

During their one-year fellowship, the cohort will be encouraged to become dynamic professionals in public affairs and engage in the three major programmatic components: mentorship, internship, and the Patricia Roberts Harris Annual Lecture in Public Affairs to be held in spring 2020. They will be aided with a minimum $2,500 stipend that’s applicable to their summer internship. The stipend amount is determined upon the fellow’s need during the summer internship, their class status (undergraduate or graduate), and internship location (domestic or international).

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Suburban Police Department Takes Disadvantaged Children Christmas Shopping Continued from page 1

BY WENDELL HUTSON Contributing Writer

It’s not often that you see a police officer early in the morning doing some Christmas shopping with children, but that’s exactly what one south suburban police department did this year for 14 elementary students.

On Saturday, several Robbins police officers including Police Chief Roy Williams Sr. and Robbins Mayor Tyrone Ward, took children from seven, local schools to Walmart in nearby Crestwood and let them pick out $100 worth of gifts from toys to clothes as it kicked off its annual “Shop with a Cop” Christmas program.

“In conjunction with the Village of Robbins, we raised $1,500

“SEEING POLICE OFFICERS SHOPPING WITH KIDS IS NOT AN IMAGE MOST PEOPLE SEE, BUT IS ONE THAT IS VERY MUCH REALISTIC AS POLICE OFFICERS ARE HUMAN BEINGS TOO.” ROBBINS MAYOR TYRONE WARD through donations from community stakeholders from businesses to everyday residents to bring kids from low-income households (identified by social workers) Christmas shopping,” explained Williams. “I think the program went well this year and next year, we plan to make it bigger and better.”

Rashawnda Myles, a 22-year-old single mother of three boys, said the presents came on time as she was struggling to buy everything her children wanted for Christmas.

“It means a lot to have the police

department helping needy families out. That’s less stress on parents unable to give their children a happy Christmas,” said Myles. “I don’t want to be greedy, so next year I hope it’s a new set of kids chosen for this blessing.”

Nolan Dotson, a 6-year-old kindergartener at Turner Elementary School in Robbins, was among the children treated to free gifts. He picked out a lot of toys, but said his favorite toy was a motorized dart gun.

“I like this toy. It’s the best,” said Nolan. “I like my other toys too, but

I like this one the most because it looks cool.”

Nolan’s mother, Tanisha Nolan, 36, thanked Robbins police for their generosity and said, “as a single parent, I have to buy everything for my kids, so this shopping spree gives me a much needed break from Christmas shopping.”

Joining the police, children and parents was Ward, who said the program not only benefits children, but police officers as well.

“Seeing police officers shopping with kids is not an image most people see, but is one that is very much realistic as police officers are human beings too,” said Ward. “This kind of program should be duplicated from other police departments especially in the southlands where I know it’s needed.”

Businessman Wendell Poole owns

Poole Parts & Towing in Robbins and said he donated money to the program “because it was the right thing to do” and was accompanied by longtime community activist Andrew Holmes.

“This is what you call community policing when you can [see] police officers engaged with the community to do something good,” said Holmes. “It does not have to always be a negative experience when you encounter the police as the Robbins Police Department is showing us.”

As officers checked out at the counter with their child, a few officers teased fellow officers who did not stay within the $100 limit.

One female officer shouted with joy when her total was $99.96.

“Let’s see you beat that,” she said.

“I know how to keep it tight and not go over budget.”

NFID: Flu Can Be Deadly for Adults With Certain Chronic Health Conditions For millions of individuals with heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes, getting sick with influenza (flu) can lead to serious complications, including hospitalization, permanent disability, and even death.

Annual flu vaccination can help prevent these complications, yet a recent survey of 1,002 US adults by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) found that one in four at-risk individuals said they were not planning to get vaccinated against flu this season.

In support of National Influenza Vaccination Week, December 1-7, 2019, NFID worked to raise awareness about the dangers of flu in adults with chronic health conditions and encouraged at-risk adults to get vaccinated to lower their flu risk.

Estimates indicate that 31 percent of US adults age 50-64 years and 47 percent of those age 65 years and older have at least one chronic health condition that puts them at high risk for flu-related complications, even when their conditions are well controlled with lifestyle management and medication.

During the 2018-2019 flu season, approximately 93 percent of US adults who were hospitalized for flu-related complications had an underlying medical condition. The most common conditions reported were cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and chronic lung disease.

“Unfortunately, influenza infection is often just the beginning of the problem for patients with chronic health conditions. An often unrecognized danger of flu is that the resulting inflammation may last for several weeks after acute infection,” said NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD. “This inflammation can worsen a patient’s underlying disease and may lead to complications like heart attack and stroke.”

For patients living with heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes, flu can exacerbate their condition or trigger an event. For example, l Individuals with heart disease are six times more likely to have a heart attack within seven days of flu infection; l Flu can increase the rates of pneumonia in patients with asthma; and l In people with diabetes, the virus can interfere with the management of blood sugar levels, making them three times more likely to die of flu-related complications, and six times more likely to be hospitalized.

Annual flu vaccination has been shown to improve outcomes for patients with certain chronic health conditions. Flu vaccines can reduce exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and can reduce hospital admission rates for stroke, heart failure, and other causes of death in patients with type 2 diabetes. One study found that flu vaccination reduced the risk of cardiovascular events by 53 percent among individuals who had a heart attack in the last year.

“Annual vaccination against flu must be part of disease management for patients with chronic health conditions,” said Dr. Schaffner.

“Frankly, it is just as important as exercise, eating a balanced diet, smoking cessation, or taking medication to lower cholesterol.”

Despite the strong recommendation of healthcare professionals, vaccination coverage among adults age 18-49 years with at least one chronic health condition was only 40 percent during the 2018-2019 flu season. A previous NFID survey found that most US adults are not aware that individuals with chronic health conditions face a higher risk of flu-related complications, including heart attack or stroke.

In 2018, NFID issued a Call to Action and

Flu can be deadly for adults with certain chronic health conditions, yet one in four US adults at high risk do not plan to get vaccinated this season according to a recent National Foundation for Infectious Diseases survey

stressed the need for improved flu vaccination rates. More than 20 national organizations have signed on to support the goals of increasing

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awareness of the dangers of flu among adults with chronic health conditions and the benefits of annual flu vaccination.

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BUSINESS

10 Black-Owned Businesses Dealing with Sweet Treats There‘s no better time like the holidays to enjoy decadent desserts and other delicious baked goods as family and friends come together for memorable meals bidding the past year adieu and welcoming the next.

Here’s a quick list of some of the black-owned businesses to put on your radar who you can turn to for an assortment of baked goods. Also, if you’re traveling to see friends and family over the holidays, check out these companies in a town near you!

SugarJam Cookies | Instagram The signature sugar cookies here are filled with specialty made jams and turned into sandwiches with flavors such as peach cobbler and almond amaretto. The store also serves pies, cakes and muffins. In addition, specialty holiday cookies include almond shorties and pecan melts. CEO and founder Dana N. Dumas is a self-taught baker and cook that hails from New York and New Jersey but now resides in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Vicky’s Signature Sweet Potato Pound Cakes | Instagram Fresh and moist sweet potato pound cakes are the signature delicacy at Victoria Franklin’s home-based business in the D.C. area, where she also offers her signature butter sauce, pound cake minis and pound cake drops. Her recipe’s secret lies in the proprietary spices she uses and if you are

local, she even has the cakes hand-delivered for a special touch.

Sweet Petit Desserts |Instagram Cake shooters, pops, chocolate covered pretzels and pie tartlets are just some of the many sugary delicacies that third generation baker Taren Kinebrew creates as the CEO of this Cincinnati, Ohio operation. One look at her cakes decorated with edible seasonal flowers and you might just want to order it for your next dinner party. She also has a Junior Baking Series for youngsters should you want to gain insight into some of her handiwork.

neighborhood of Treme in 2008. They are known for their classic baked goods but especially their buttermilk drop, sold by the dozen online.

upside-down. Cupcakes, breakfast breads and muffins, brownies and cookies are a few other options on the menu.

Petsi Pies | Instagram An indie bakery specializing in handmade pies and pastries in Somerville, Mass. since 2003, the sweet treats here are a result of founder Renee “Petsi” McLeod growing up baking pies in her grandmother’s kitchen. Some of their famed flavors include bourbon chocolate pecan and coconut cream in their sweet pies, chicken pot pies and vegetarian savory pies as well as scones, muffins and other pastry offerings.

Green Garden Bakery (Instagram) An award-winning youth-run business selling vegetable-based desserts to the Minneapolis community, this enterprise comprises a group of young entrepreneurs from Heritage Park who are driven by a passion to change the world one healthy and delicious baked good at a time. Vegetables used are grown in the community garden, baked into healthy vegetable-based desserts, and proceeds head back to the community.

The Puddery | (Instagram Single working mother Janel Prator is the founder and flavor creator of the Los Angelesbased business which serves over 21 different flavors with new items added to the menu almost every month. Five new flavors have been released just in time for the holidays, including two adult flavors – naughty and nice Baileys, no tricks all treat, nana nog, ginger snap ya fingas and jus peachy nana.

Danielle’s Desserts | Instagram From cakes and pies to cookies and bars, as well as specialty and gluten-free cupcakes, Danielle’s Desserts elevates American Southernstyle homemade baking by offering more than 57 flavors across all baked goodies. Founded by Danielle Poux in April 2010 in McLean, Va., each of the recipes found here are her own. Choose from blondies, caramel Bundt cakes, coconut macaroons and more for your holiday party.

Buttermilk Drop Bakery |Instagram Donuts, king cakes and drops are offered at this New Orleans, La. business celebrating a decade. Despite hurricane Katrina causing a small detour in operations, the owners persisted, perfecting their recipe for a new twist to an old favorite pastry and opening doors in the historical

Good Cakes and Bakes |Instagram For organic, gourmet, vegan and homemade baked goods, turn to this bakery in Detroit owned by pastry chef April Anderson, who offers pound, custom, layer and birthday cakes in flavors ranging from 7UP pound cake, lemon gooey butter cake, and pineapple

QCakes |Facebook At Q’s Cakes and Sweets Boutique in Albuquerque, NM, from scratch custom cakes, desserts, sweets and more by owner and U.S. Air Force veteran Queneesha Meyers are on the menu.

A quick glance at her gallery of decadent creations will keep you scrolling through the page at each beautifully constructed piece of work. From chocolate covered Oreos, to brownies and bars, she has a variety of flavor options to choose from.

So go ahead and take your pick. This list is by no means comprehensive and is only a quick glance at some of the businesses you can go on to support during the holidays while also enjoying the unique creations by their owners.

Here’s to some sweet tooth satisfaction!

Aki Spicer named chief strategy officer of Leo Burnett Chicago

Leo Burnett Chicago Names Aki Spicer Chief Strategy Officer Leo Burnett Chicago recently named Aki Spicer to the role of chief strategy officer. Elevated from the role of EVP and Global Strategy Lead, Spicer will report to Andrew Swinand, Leo Burnett Group CEO. “Aki is a rare thinker who’s steeped in the classical aspects of the discipline, but with the edge to help architect our agency for the future of the industry,” said Swinand.

“Cultural fluency, a dynamic understanding of data and a passion for experience design, he brings it all to the table.”

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leading a team of more than 40 strategists across Leo Burnett Chicago’s client roster.

“Leo Burnett is a storied brand with an incredible legacy of creative innovation, paving the way for modern disciplines like media and content strategy, experience design and the idea of building populist brands through cultural relevancy,” Spicer said. “Where better than Leo Burnett to reprise that for this modern era? I’m thrilled to take up that mantle and carry it forward in a world where data promises to make us smarter than ever across so many channels.”

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The Far South Community Action Council Recently Hosted Its 7th Annual Principals Breakfast Photos by CREDD

Gregory Sain and Carl West of TBT News

Pictured are the 2019 Elementary and High School Principals honored at the Breakfast.

Far South Community Action Council Committee Members

Pictured are community leaders supporting FSCAC. Sitting: Carolyn Curry; Dr. Karen Saffold; Roy Curry; Tragil Wade. Standing: Harold Davidson; Alderman Greg Mitchell; Chip Johnson; Gregory Sain; Kimberly Scott and Taletha Cousins.

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Pictured left to right is: Dr. Yvonne Wilson, Dr. Janice Jackson, Joyce Chapman, Chairman FSCAC.

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ENTERTAINMENT Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker Original Motion Picture Soundtrack From Oscar®Winning Composer John Williams

Marianne Jean Baptiste as Sheila

FILM REVIEW:

In Fabric

BY DWIGHT BROWN NNPA Newswire Film Critic

She thought she was simply buying a sexy red dress, off the rack. But when that frock came home with her, so did the supernatural.

Writer/director Peter Strickland had a wicked vision in mind when he created this campy horror film, which has a style that is reminiscent of the 1977 cult classic Suspiria, by famed 1970s/80s Italian horror director Dario Argento. Argento gained notoriety for his arty mixture of thriller, mystery, psychological and erotic elements versus unbridled gore.

Director Luca Guadagnino (Oscar-nominee Call Me by Your Name) attempted to mimic Argento’s style with his misguided 2018 remake of Suspiria.

His failure proves that stepping into this horror subgenre successfully is not that easy.

Credit Strickland for succeeding where others have not. His direction exhibits a quirky, artistic style. Scenes melt into each other effortlessly. There’s a dazzling visual flare that keeps your eyeballs glued to the screen for 118 minutes. You’re hooked until he’s through weaving a very sordid tale about a dress with a mind of its own and a curse that is deadly.

Sheila (Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Secrets & Lies) is very conscientious. She’s a chatty and polite bank teller. As a recently divorced single mom, she lives with her young adult son Vince (Jaygann Ayeh, The Souvenir). Her offspring, judging by the moans and groans that emanate from his bedroom at night when he’s hosting his ladyfriend (Gwendoline Christie), should have been living on his own years ago.

Sheila, tired of being alone, puts her profile on a dating page and is about to meet a new man for dinner. Wanting to make the right impression, she heads to a bizarre London department store and is tempted to buy something wild, for a woman of a certain age. A creepy-looking store clerk (Fatma Mohamed), who slithers down the aisles like Morticia Adams (of The Adams Family), champions a low-cut red dress. Sheila: “Isn’t it a little risqué? I don’t normally wear this kind of

Fatma Mohamed as Miss Luckmoore

thing.” Clerk: “Be bold. Your date will compliment you. Touch it. Feel it. Here.”

Sheila’s restaurant rendezvous doesn’t go well. He’s a bore. Self-absorbed. No feel for small talk. No sense of humor. Pity. But at least she has the dress she adores. Unfortunately, the feeling is not mutual. The frock gives her a rash. It moves around on its own, causes a series of accidents, mishaps and oddities that leave puddles of blood in its wake.

There is something so matter-of-fact about Sheila that when unnatural things vex her, you feel extra sorry about her misfortune. Her life turns to tatters. So do the lives of anyone who dons the scarlet garment.

Strickland sets the scare meter at moderate. The horror is consistent but not explosive. Ghastly in the right places. A little mangling here. Oral sex there.

A washing machine run amuck. Untimely deaths.

The director brushes on the macabre like an artist choosing the right colors, shapes and textures for a Salvador Dali painting. Tasteful. Sick. Weird. More like an art film gone askew. Not at all like a tacky B-movie.

The costume designer (Jo Thompson) threads together a catchy wardrobe for the cast, who look prepared to go to work or a freak show, depending.

Sets (Adrian Greenwood) and production design (Paki Smith), from Shelia’s cramped two-story flat to a department store with a secret dumbwaiter that leads to a coven, pull you into a working-class life that clashes with an underworld.

The score (Cavern of Anti-Matter) has both whimsical and sinister tones. Ditto the sound design (Rob Entwistle). Editing (Matyas Fekete) the footage down to a fairly lengthy movie that doesn’t feel long is not an easy feat. The rainbow of colors (Bobbie Cousins art director) is well captured by cinematography (Ari Wegner) with lighting that is particularly sensual during a very intimate peeping tom scene. The camerawork evokes an odd feeling as you become the watcher observing a voyeur.

Baptiste leaves her everywoman imprint all over the footage. Sheila’s inflection, nonchalant delivery and stoic facial expressions rarely waver, even in the presence of two overbearing bosses, played snidely

by Steve Oram and Julian Barratt. Mohamed’s accent, as the temptress clerk, is so thick you could trip over it, and the clandestine life the character leads gets spookier every minute. Jaygann Ayeh’s chemistry with Baptiste is so natural it’s as if Sheila was his real helicopter mom and he was her actual ungrateful millennial son.

Even with the dry humor and intelligent writing, make no mistakes about it, In Fabric is designed to scare the heck out of you and it does! Small eerie moments pile up, fraying your nerves, building and building. Like someone first sticking needles in your back, then switching to shivs.

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Walt Disney Records is set to release the original motion picture soundtrack for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

The album features a new score conducted and composed by five-time Academy Award®winning composer John Williams. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker digital soundtrack is set for release on December 18 and the physical album will be available on December 20 as the film opens in U.S. theaters nationwide.

From the physical album’s liner notes, director J.J. Abrams said, “Once again, John has come up with an utterly stunning soundtrack, creating brand new, gorgeous, frightening, mysterious, epic and intimate themes while also revisiting some of his greatest, classic melodies. My gratitude toward John Williams cannot be overstated — not just for elevating every scene in this film, but for providing us all with soundtracks that elevate our lives.”

John Williams stated in the album’s liner notes, “More than 40 years ago, George Lucas introduced to the world his singular imagination, his ingenuity and his creative genius.

He also gave me an opportunity never before enjoyed by an operatic or film composer…the chance to work continually for four decades on a single project, and with each film, to add to a collection of musical themes which I hope will be seen as parts of a singular, organic whole.

“This experience has been one of the highlights of my professional life, bringing me so much joy in working with some of the world’s greatest orchestras and musicians. I stand before the now completed nine Star Wars films with pride and gratitude for the gift of this extraordinary journey.”

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Original Motion Picture soundtrack will be available to stream and download on December 18. The physical album will be available on December 20 and is now available for pre-order.

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Home Decorating for the Holidays Family Features - Chances are good that at some point during the holiday season, you’ll welcome guests into your home. Whether you lease or own your home, creating a cozy, festive setting for holiday gatherings can actually be quite simple, especially if you take on the project one room at a time.

One advantage of seasonal decorating is that it is, by definition, temporary. This gives you plenty of freedom to experiment with new ideas and completely transform your living space on a short-term basis. It’s also an opportunity to get creative with your home’s decor to create warm, inviting places for family and friends to gather.

Get started decking the halls this holiday season with these room-byroom decorating tips from the design experts at Invitation Homes, one of the nation’s premier home leasing companies with more than 80,000 single-family homes for lease in the United States.

Exterior Curb appeal isn’t a concept reserved for buying and selling; set the festive mood from the moment guests arrive by enhancing your home’s outdoor space. Bold or twinkling, strings of lights add instant holiday appeal, and the possibilities for creating a custom look are nearly endless when you use weather-resistant removable hooks.

You can embellish the design with fun, whimsical inflatables or go more traditional with stylish wreaths and garland to accent the door. Make the look your own with unexpected touches like an old sled propped against the porch railing. The beauty of outdoor decorating is that virtually all of it can be easily removed to make way for a new season or event.

Entryway Delight guests from the moment they enter your home by paying special attention to the entryway. It’s a great place to introduce a theme you’ll carry throughout the house such as seasonal patterns or textures like a colorful plaid print. Create ambient light with strings hung from the ceiling or wrap banisters and stairs with garland (prelit garland adds a classic touch).

Kitchen In most homes, the kitchen is an entertaining hub. While platters of food may occupy many of the available surfaces, you can still incorporate a holiday theme. Set the table with a festive yuletide log with faux berries, pinecones and candles artfully placed nearby. Seasonal candles, festive seat cushions and a cheerful table runner all add subtle touches of holiday flair. Other ideas include dangling lights from the chandelier or stacking

Curb appeal isn’t a concept reserved for buying and selling; set the festive mood from the moment guests arrive by enhancing your home’s outdoor space. Photo courtesy of Getty Images

pinecones with string lights in a bowl or vase to accent the buffet line or to use as a table centerpiece. Holiday desserts can be artwork in their own right, so get creative to make the dessert table a stand-out element of the decor.

Living Room A comfy, cozy environment that invites guests to make themselves at home as they catch up with loved ones is a holiday entertaining must.

Extend the holiday happiness into this space with little touches like a lantern filled with pinecones, faux gifts by the mantle, stockings hung from stocking holders that reflect your decorative theme, seasonal throw pillows and evergreen arrangements on the end tables and coffee table.

Bathrooms It may be a smaller space, but the bathroom is a room every guest is likely to visit. Incorporate flameless candles and seasonal metallic accents that complement the fixtures. Hang holiday items from shower curtain rings and replace your standard curtain with a festive or candy-cane striped alternative. Be sure to finish the look with seasonal decorative towels.

Guest Rooms Traveling during the holidays can be stressful, but you can do your part to make guests feel comfortable by adding some cheerful touches to the area they’ll call home. A miniature evergreen tree in a planter or pot makes a fun addition to a nightstand.

You can adorn headboards with garland or delicate lights and add festive throw pillows and blankets or even swap out linens entirely for a fullblown holiday welcome.

Holiday Hosting Hosting guests can be stressful, especially during the holidays. These are some easy ways to prepare for holiday guests and make sure they feel at home.

Tidy Up Before you go all out with the tinsel and holly, take some time to tidy up the areas in your home guests will use the most. Your decorations can shine brighter and make a better impression without school bags and shoes cluttering the display. Take advantage of holiday sales and invest in some storage cubes or other storage options.

Candles Not only do can they add visual

Delight guests from the moment they enter your home by paying special attention to the entryway. Photo courtesy of Getty Images

appeal, but the right scent creates an ambiance that brings everyone together. If you want to stay away from anything with flames, there are plenty of alternatives, such as plug-in scent diffusers, room sprays and wax warmers.

Snacks Waiting for the big holiday meal can be tiresome. Set out some hors d’oeuvres

for everyone to enjoy while they wait for the main course to be served. Cheese and cracker plates, hummus, veggies, mixed nuts and pretzels can help keep your guests from getting hungry. Make sure you ask about any allergies or dietary requirements beforehand so you can be prepared.

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CFC 2019 Game Day Raffle Ticket Prize Giveaway Photos by Jerome Simmons Pictured left to right are: Alex Kocik, General Manager Sherman Dodge of Skokie; Everette Rand, Chicago Football Classic Scholarship Foundation Inc. ; Darrell Garth, (Winner of the CFC Raffle Drawing), Publisher of Citizen Newspaper Group Inc. ; Janice Garth, Citizen Newspaper Group Inc.; Larry Huggins, Chicago Football Classic Scholarship Foundation Inc. and Rev. Walter Turner, New Spiritual Light Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Turner pulled the winning ticket during the drawing following the HBCU game Hampton vs. Howard. The Garth’s were awarded a new 2018 Jeep Wrangler. Photo by Jerome Simmons

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Pictured left to right: Everette Rand, Chicago Football Classic; Alex Kocik, GM Sherman Dodge of Skokie and Larry Huggins of Chicago Football Classic. The three shook hands as a sign of deliverance for the 2020 prize giveaway. All looking forward to game day 2020, standing next to the Jeep Safari to be awarded to CFC next Raffle Winner in September of 2020. Photo by Jerome Simmons

Slowbreakers Recently Hosted Its Annual Holiday Party Scholarship winners posed with their checks after the presentation.

Pictured is: Kaylin Searless, Zoe Hudson, Alondria Nelson, Samantha C. Latson, Asa Green, Xavier McKinney and John Dawson.

Pictured is Judge Muse and John Marsh

Pictured to the left : Slowbreakers event goers take to the dance floor dancing the evening away after the Awards Presentation.

About Slowbreakers

Slowbreakers established in 2006 as a civic organization

composed of numerous former educators, coaches, high school and college athletes from the Chicago Metropolitan.

The organization's primary purpose is to maintain a membership that will advocate for strengthening the role of the student athlete and its inherent correlation to academic achievement. Our ultimate goal is to enhance the student athletes' opportunities for success while enabling them to become productive members of society.

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FASHION Global fashion platform, SSENSE, expands its offering with the launch of dogwear Global fashion platform, SSENSE, recently announced the debut of dogwear on ssense.com. Applying its industry-leading buying direction to curate an assortment of established luxury labels, emerging designers, and streetwear brands—specially designed for dogs—this marks a first for SSENSE as it expands into petwear.

SSENSE collaborated closely with brands to develop the dogwear assortment, commissioning exclusive collections from 032c, Ashley Williams, Burberry, Heron Preston, Marine Serre, Moncler Genius, Paul Smith, Stutterheim, Versace, and VIP. The first collection includes harnesses, leashes, collars, sweaters, collar charms, and more with retail prices ranging from $60 USD to $1,395 USD. “I have two rescue dogs that I love so much. Being able to do a capsule with them in mind for SSENSE has been from the heart,” says designer Ashley Williams.

“The best friend graphic reflects the Ashley Williams brand DNA and my feelings towards dogs in general. We have also included matching dog collars and hair accessories in our most popular fabrics, which we hope people will be able to enjoy with their pets.”

The inspiration to launch dogwear on ssense.com was sparked by the overwhelmingly positive reaction to the re-occurring SSENSE Instagram series #SSENSEInterns, in which the brand features employees’ dogs modeling in the latest fashions.

This insight was further supported by the growing petwear trend and opportunity to connect with this consumer.

SSENSE dogwear (CNW Group/SSENSE)

“Increasingly, millennials are spending more on their pets, especially dogs. There is a growing interest to reflect their individual style and their dog’s personality through clothing. With almost 80% of the SSENSE audience falling between the ages of 18 and 34 years old, we saw an immediate surge in engagement whenever we posted #SSENSEInterns on our Instagram account.

“Furthermore, almost 70% of

SSENSE employees are millennials so we saw firsthand the growing focus that is placed on pets in our dogfriendly office,” Brigitte Chartrand, senior director of womenswear buying for SSENSE. “For many of the brands we partnered with, this was the first time they considered producing dog apparel and accessories, making it a fun project to collaborate on. We’re extremely excited to launch with a group of brands that reflect the SSENSE point

of view.”

To launch the dogwear collection, SSENSE selected dog models— including #SSENSEInterns—that reflected the personality of each brand. Collections by 1017 ALYX 9SM, MISBHV, Martine Ali, Maisie Wilen, Thom Browne, and more will be released in Spring 2020.

About SSENSE SSENSE is a Montreal-based fashion platform with global reach.

Almost 80% of its audience are between the ages of 18 to 34 years old. Currently serving 150 countries, generating an average of 76 million monthly page views, and achieving high double digit annual growth since its inception, its field of focus has grown beyond that of a typical e-commerce entity as it explores the nexus of content, commerce, and culture. For further information visit ssense.com.

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When Partners Are Seen and Appreciated, Success Follows A company culture defines the environment that partners work in which can be difficult for a social selling brand when partners are located all over the United States.

So, it makes sense that using the common ground of social media to feature partners, recognize them, and include them builds a culture of inclusion that everyone feels from the start.

If you have heard CEO and Founder Melissa Thompson speak, or read any of the features in Direct Selling News, you know the extent she loves, appreciates, and recognizes her tribe.

In almost every partner call, which she

Melissa Thompson (PRNewsfoto/BELLAME)

holds monthly so she can connect directly with the field, she often reminds partners of how much she values them by sharing something like: “This is not just my company, it’s ours. We are building this brand together.’’

If you ask any partner their thoughts on what sets BELLAME apart, you will undoubtedly hear, “I feel seen here. I know I am important” regardless of their rank in the company. These are Thompson’s values in action.

Taking it a step further, BELLAME chooses to use pictures of partners in features on social media rather than models or implementing stock photos. A quick glance at the corporate Instagram and Facebook pages show partners

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being interviewed every Monday as part of a Motivational Monday series, partner pictures with products (many that are taken professionally at BELLAME’S cost), and partners’ own pictures and quotes were even used as part of a lipstick challenge showcasing the colors on multiple different skin tones, ages, and genders.

Put all of this together, it is no surprise that the company culture at BELLAME is one of diversity, inclusion, appreciation, and love for each other. To learn more about the culture at BELLAME, contact your Independent BELLAME Partner or simply go to bellame. com for more information.

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Museum Of Science And Industry Announces 2020 Black Creativity Innovators The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago located on 5700 South Lake Shore Drive, has unveiled the full list of 2020 Black Creativity Innovators to be honored during Black History Month. This group’s achievements will be on full display to guests during the Museum’s Black Creativity program, which offers the Innovation Studio, Jr. Science Cafés, Career Showcase and Juried Art Exhibition.

The Museum curates the annual list to celebrate the accomplishments of the African- American leaders transforming Chicago. This year’s group, which spans professions in science, technology, engineering, art and medicine (STEAM), includes: Filmmakers Coodie and Chike, co-founders, Creative Control; STEM education advocate Tammera L. Holmes, founder, Aerostar Avion Institute, AeroStar Consulting Corporation; Industrial designer Jason Mayden, co-founder and CEO, Super Heroic; Creator of The Shred diet Dr. Ian Smith, physician and best-selling author; Healthcare advocate Dr. Cheryl Whitaker, chairman and CEO, NextLevel Health Illinois; Restaurateur and youth mentor Erick Williams, executive chef, Virtue.

“The 2020 Black Creativity Innovators are yet another example of the depth and breadth of the caliber of talent we are so fortunate to have in Chicago,” said David Mosena, president and chief executive officer, MSI. “We hope that by putting African-American achievement in STEAM fields front and center, the hundreds of thousands of children we reach every year can see themselves as active participants in the future of science, technology, engineering, art and

Restaurateur and youth mentor Erick Williams, executive chef, Virtue

Filmmakers Coodie and Chike, co-founders, Creative Control

Healthcare advocate Dr. Cheryl Whitaker, chairman and CEO, NextLevel Health Illinois

Creator of The Shred diet Dr. Ian Smith, physician and best-selling author

Industrial designer Jason Mayden, co-founder and CEO, Super Heroic

STEM education advocate Tammera L. Holmes, founder, Aerostar Avion Institute, AeroStar Consulting Corporation

medicine.”

The Black Creativity Innovators will be featured inside the Museum’s Innovation Studio, a creative space for guests to become innovators themselves. Through the stories of these STEAM leaders, students and families will discover the

many ways inventive genius can take place, and will have access to a variety of materials and tools to create prototypes that solve everyday challenges using design thinking.

MSI’s Black Creativity program will celebrate a major milestone in 2020 with the 50th anniversary

of the Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition. This exhibition is the longest- running African-American art exhibition in the U.S., and features nearly 200 works by AfricanAmerican artists from across the country, including youth artists.

Many artists featured in the Black

Creativity Juried Art Exhibition have gone on to critical acclaim, such as Hebru Brantley, Harmonia Rosales, Theaster Gates and Amanda Williams. Black Creativity opens January 20, 2020.

For more information, visit msichicago.org or call (773) 684-1414.

Holiday Flower Show at Lincoln Conservatory The Lincoln Park Conservatory’s Winter Flower and Train Show, “Ice Age” will feature imagery of glaciers, a woolly mammoth, and hundreds of white poinsettias and plants.

Two trains will roll throughout the wintery landscape dotted with white and blue sparkling lights. A large fir tree with lights will greet visitors in the Palm House.

Lincoln Park Conservatory’s Winter Flower and Train Show will feature a woolly mammoth. Photo: Chicago Park District

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Conservatory 2391 N. Stockton Dr. Chicago, IL 60614 Fee: $0.00 Age Range: All Ages Holiday Flower Show Th-Tu at Garfield Conservatory The 2019 Holiday Flower Show, “Invisible Forces,” highlights what we cannot see. Visitors will learn about the hidden environmental elements around us and learn how plants react to unseen influences. The display will feature towering fir trees, poinsettias

of maroon and gold, massive birch chandeliers and some gentle music produced by the wind.

Event Details Date & Time: Through January 5, 2020 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60624 Fee: $0.00 Age Range: All Ages For more information, visit www. chicagoparkdistrict.com.

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