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S Members of the Coalition hold up their signatures at a recent press conference in front of the Board of Elections office at 69 W. Washington. Photo courtesy of Michael Snedeker, Executive Director, Coalition to Save Our Mental Health Centers

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tate budget cuts have resulted in an unprecedented decline in mental health services, according to a recent report published by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).

The report ‘State Mental Health Cuts: A National Crisis’ gives a stateby-state account of changes in public funding for mental health since 2009.

Illinois had the dubious distinction of ranking third among states with the highest cuts, totaling $113.7 million.

Only California ($587 million) and New York ($132 million) had bigger cuts to their budgets.

Earlier this year, the state’s largest provider of social services, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, laid off 750 staffers and closed over 30 programs.

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polls consistently show overwhelming public a majority of those voting in the election, to SPRINGFIELD – A coalition of business, support for the idea that user fees collected for become part of the Illinois Constitution and labor and construction groups is launching roads should be used for roads. If the ballot prevent lawmakers from shifting these funds a statewide public education campaign for a language was that simple, there would be no again. constitutional amendment on the Nov. 8 ballot need for a major educational campaign,” said Coalition leaders say the campaign – that it says will protect Illinois’ investment in Michael Sturino, President and CEO of the featuring the website and online advocacy, its critical transportation infrastructure.

Illinois Road and Transportation Builders grassroots organizing and television and Citizens to Protect Transportation Association. “Unfortunately, what will appear radio advertising – will revolve around a clear Funding recently announced it already has on the ballot is confusing and complex legalese. message: Protecting Illinois’ transportation raised nearly $1.2 million for an aggressive Transportation advocates want to cut through funding with the Amendment means safer advocacy campaign to educate Illinois voters the noise so that voters will be prepared to roads, a stronger economy and is the only way about the need to support the Safe Roads vote ‘yes’ on the amendment without having to to hold Springfield accountable for future Amendment. The group has a new website for parse the technical language while in the voting spending. voters to learn about the campaign and join “Investing in transportation infrastructure booth.” the effort: http://www.saferoadsamendment.

“There is strong public support for com/. making sure the money government Lawmakers in the Illinois collects for our roads and bridges goes House and Senate in May “This is an unusual campaign because polls to our roads and bridges,” said Todd approved House Joint Resolution consistently show overwhelming public Maisch, co-chair of TFIC and president Constitutional Amendment support for the idea that user fees collected and CEO of the Illinois Chamber of 36, which calls for Illinois to for roads should be used for roads. If the ballot Commerce. “Our coalition is running the put transportation funding in a language was that simple, there would be no campaign these three months leading lockbox. A study by the advocacy into the Nov. 8 election to clearly explain group Transportation for Illinois need for a major educational campaign.” how a lack of transportation funding Coalition, whose members are has put our safety and economy in driving this ballot initiative jeopardy, and why an easy solution is to campaign, found more than $6.8 support this amendment to put these funds in has both immediate and long-term positive billion in funds earmarked for transportation a lockbox.” effects on the Illinois economy,” added Marc were swept out of the state’s Road Fund and “The key to improving our economy Poulos, Executive Director of the Indianaused for non-transportation spending over is investing in our transportation system,” more than a dozen years – including more than Illinois-Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting. said Michael Kleinik, co-chair of TFIC and “Construction projects create and sustain $500 million in transportation dollars just last executive director of the Chicago Laborers employment for Illinois workers. Raiding year.

District Council-LMCC. “By voting yes on transportation funding has cost Illinois nearly The constitutional amendment will the amendment, we can end the dangerous 5,000 jobs over the last decade, and it’s costing appear as the first question Illinois voters see practice that has put our roads and bridges the average driver $441 every year in vehicle when they go to the polls this fall and is the at risk and move our state forward. We look repairs, as well as wasted time and fuel costs only constitutional amendment approved by forward to reaching voters in many ways to because of congestion on our roads.” the Legislature this spring. It needs 60 percent build support in the coming weeks.”

“This is an unusual campaign because of voters approving the question, or more than

Westside Coalition for Mental Health Fights for Services Continued from page 1

The program closures were announced in January and impacted mental health counseling services in Berwyn, Des Plaines, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Mendota, Prospect Heights, Wheaton, Dixon and Villa Park. The organization also had to close six drug and alcohol residential rehab programs in Elgin and Chicago.

As mental health services hang on life support, the Coalition to Save Our Mental Health Centers, an organization comprised of residents from North Lawndale, East Garfield Park, West Garfield Park, and the Near West Side recently held a press conference outside of the Board of Elections where they delivered a petition with 9,000 signatures to create the Westside Expanded Mental Health Services Program (EMHSP).

The goal of the petition is to place a binding referendum question on the ballot this November to create the new mental health center. Jacquelyn Ingram, a member of the coalition, was one of many

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instrumental in securing the 9,000 signatures, “I knocked on doors and talked to neighbors in North Lawndale.” Ingram said, “Every petition sheet that was signed is a testament to our community’s willingness to make changes for a better future.”

“It’s exciting to see our community come together in such a powerful way. Everything that we need to restore mental health services for our community is contained in the heart and minds of our residents.

Over the summer, we have seen how strongly our neighbors feel about mental health and how determined they are to bring services back to our community,” said Robin Watson, Coalition member and Garfield Park resident.

The Expanded Mental Health Services Act of 2011 allows residents in any community in Chicago to place a binding referendum on the ballot asking voters to approve a small property tax to expand mental health services in their community.

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Briefly Rap Music Legend Darryl “DMC” McDaniels Discusses New Book The DuSable Museum of African American History in conjunction with the Seminary Co-op Bookstores will present rap music legend Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, who will discuss and sign copies of his new book, Ten Ways Not to Commit Suicide, on Friday, August 26, 2016 from 6:30 PM until 9:00 PM. The event will take place at the Museum which is located at 740 East 56th Place (57th and South Cottage Grove Avenue) in Chicago.

In this moving memoir, the legendary rap star and co-founder of Run D.M.C. keeps it a hundred percent, speaking out about his battle with depression and overcoming suicidal thoughts which is one of the most devastating, yet little known health issues plaguing the Black community today. The discussion and book signing for Darryl “DMC” McDaniels and Ten Ways Not to Commit Suicide is free and open to the public, however, reservations are required. Please make reservations at: 1466.blackbaudhosting. com/1466/DarrylDMC-McDaniels-on-Ten Ways-Not-to-CommitSuicide-at-the-DuSableMuseum-of-AfricanAmerican. Copies of the book will be available at $26.99, plus tax each or the book may be purchased in advance at the Seminary Co-op Bookstores, 5751 South Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago.

The DuSable Museum of African American History is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from noon until 5:00 p.m.

The DuSable Museum of African American History is one of the oldest institutions of its kind in the country. For more information on the Museum and its programs, please call (773) 947-0600 or visit www.dusablemuseum.

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Domestic Workers Celebrate Hard-Fought Landmark Victory protections: “When I started working as a Chicago, IL) --Illinois home cleaners, nanny, I worked from 6am to 5pm earning nannies and care workers recently celebrated $12 a day. With the signing of this law, we a significant victory in the growing movement have come out of the shadows. Domestic for domestic workers’ rights through the workers are finally visible in society, with equal state’s first Domestic Workers Bill of Rights. protections under the law. Together, we are After a five-year campaign led by the Illinois going to make history.”

Domestic Workers Coalition, the state’s Wendy Pollack, director of the Women’s 35,000 workers won a monumental change Law and Policy Project at the Sargent Shriver in state law. The 1938 federal Fair Labor National Center on Poverty Law who led the Standards Act explicitly excluded domestic legislative advocacy on the workers, majority of whom bill, explained the employer are Black women, women mindset change: “We talk of color and immigrant to employers, many of them women, and was mimicked sincerely care about the by many states, including workers they employ, and Illinois. often think of them as part Following years of “This is one step of the family, but then they worker organizing, on in a long process. don’t make the leap to the fact Friday August 12th, Gov. After so many years that there exists an employerRauner signed House Bill of struggling to get employee relationship between 1288 into law granting them. That’s why we plan to Illinois domestic workers by, and so many do outreach and education for the same protections that trips to Springfield, both domestic workers and other workers have had for I can finally say that their employers about their generations. we won! Now we rights and responsibilities Polish domestic need to make sure under the new state law and worker Magdalena the existing federal law.“ Zylinska reflected on the that all domestic Yomara Velez, States five-year Illinois Domestic workers know Strategy Organizer at the Worker Coalition’s their rights, and National Domestic Workers campaign: “This is one step that employers Alliance, noted the significance in a long process. After so know their of the Illinois victory on a many years of struggling responsibilities national scale: “The Illinois to get by, and so many Domestic Workers Bill of trips to Springfield, I can under the new law.”

Rights marks the seventh state finally say that we won! win of the domestic workers Now we need to make sure movement, which had its that all domestic workers first legislative victory in New know their rights, and that York in 2010. We are another state closer to employers know their responsibilities under ensuring that all domestic workers, who care the new law.” for our children, our loved ones living with The new law, sponsored by Sen. Ira disabilities, our aging parents, and our homes, Silverstein (D-8th District) in the Senate, have respect, dignity, and the support to take and Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez (D-24th care of their own families.”

District) in the House, ensures that home Home care worker Grace Padao reflected cleaners, nannies, care workers, and other on the coalition and the path to victory, “We domestic workers receive the state minimum won because we are organized. We won wage, protection against sexual harassment, because we are united. We won because as well as a day of rest if they are employed we are brave women who stood in front of by one employer for at least 20 hours a week politicians and said, we will not be denied! by amending four state laws that previously excluded domestic workers: the Minimum From this day forward, domestic workers Wage Law, the Illinois Human Rights Act, the in Illinois will never have to endure the One Day of Rest in Seven Act, and the Wages conditions I did.” of Women and Minors Act. Rev. Oscar Varnadoe gave a blessing House sponsor Rep. Elizabeth over the workers, prefacing his prayer with Hernandez noted the importance of the his own connection to the campaign: “This is domestic workforce in Illinois: “Domestic personal. My mother was a domestic worker. workers are essential for the economy, but too As a young boy growing up in the Englewood often are excluded. That is, until now.” community, I saw what she was going Workers like Maria Esther Bolaños through. Blessings you my sisters for the work shared stories of working without legal have done and for the work you ahead.”

Virtual Reality Hackathon Kicks Off in September Dhat Stone High Tech Learning Academy (Compton, CA) and Bay Area Tutoring Association (Oakland, CA) recently announced plans to host the highly-anticipated ‘We Are Code’ Virtual Reality Hackathon during Labor Day weekend (Sept. 3-4, 2016).

The live streaming coding competition between youth teams in Compton, CA (SoCal) and Oakland, CA (NorCal) will involve nearly one hundred 7-to-11th graders from each area. While the event’s final stage planning persists, diverse and unrivaled partners continue to pledge support for the unique project. Multi-genre artiste Ben Vereen, virtual reality innovator Oculus VR, Inc., reputable social justice, civil rights and political activism organization Rainbow PUSH and hip-hop rapper Nipsey Hussle each have committed unique forms of sponsorship to this first-of-its-kind programming competition.

The ‘We Are Code’ VR Hackathon experience inside host sites, NASA Columbia Memorial Space Center (Compton) and East Oakland Youth Development Center (Oakland), will create a platform for teams of youth The goal of the ‘We Are Code’ virtual reality to attend workshops on virtual reality hackathon is to create a learning environment technology, animation design, mobile apps and website design, innovation and where students from underserved, urban communities can participate in STEM education creativity realized through partnerships and technology design, and explore careers in with computer programmers and the rapidly advancing world of high technology. technology specialists.

Ben Vereen, Oculus VR, Rainbow PUSH and The objective of ‘We Are Code’ VR Nipsey Hussle, among others, are supporting the Hackathon is to ignite a passion for competition. innovation and inspire youth of color to come up with their best mobile apps or website ideas that attempt to solve issues in their respective communities. Over the event’s two days, the hackathon will be transformed into a lively virtual reality space, where the youth take center stage with coding classes, interactive virtual reality sessions, healthy meals and refreshments and fun! Skills to be learned include communication, code thinking, teamwork, entrepreneurship and out-of-the-box thinking according to a press release.

The live-streamed competition between SoCal and NorCal students will allow finalists to exhibit their projects, prototypes or designs to a panel of professional judges to win cash and other prizes, along with the incubation of their ideas. The program is being designed to ensure two full fun-filled days with musical performances, community leaders, celebrity guests, space center simulations and an inspirational learning fest.

Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., founder and president of Rainbow PUSH Coalition commented, “We offer congratulations to Dhat Stone Academy (Compton) and Bay Area Tutoring Association (Oakland)—founders and co-producers of the “We Are Code” Virtual Reality Hackathon—for preparing youth in underserved communities to compete on equal footing for employment and entrepreneurship in the digital work space.”

For end of day entertainment, accomplished and versatile stage and film actor and singer BenVereen will be on-site in Compton, CA on both competition days. Vereen said, “Give the young people the tools they need today to make our tomorrow better and brighter with positivity.” Additionally, one of the 21st century’s most revered singer-songwriters and founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center Choir, Rickie Byars Beckwith will perform two solo selections on Saturday evening. Acclaimed hip-hop rapper Nipsey Hussle will also perform live for the youth.

Dhat Stone Academy and Bay Area Tutoring Association also announced that Mary T. Duda, president and CEO of SCiOart Inc., will deliver the weekend’s keynote address. She is a Media Eco-System expert in Virtual & Augmented Reality and educational initiatives. Duda is the woman behind the buzz … “NASA meets NASCAR,” the Moon Racing Challenge (MRC), that is the first virtual gaming experience for PCs and arcade cabinets. MRC accurately renders NASA’s physical and topographical data of the moon, while sitting in a full motion seat that operates like a rocket ship on wheels. Duda infuses virtue into the virtual—creating games that are engaging, entertaining and enlightening.

The simultaneous live-streaming coding sessions and related activities will take place Saturday and Sunday, September 3-4, 2016 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the following venues: NorCal: East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC) 8200 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94621 SoCal: NASA Columbia Memorial Space Center (CMSC) 12400 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242 All competitors will receive gifts donated by sponsors. First place Hackathon winners in both Compton and Oakland will receive cash prizes, VR headsetsprovided by Oculus VR, Inc.—a virtual reality company recently acquired by Facebook, Inc.—and a chance to have their application ideas developed through a business incubator. Unofficial Cardboard will create engaging virtual reality experiences using smart phones.

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Illinois Goes Mobile agencies, anytime and anywhere Illinois State Fair App – provides information to enhance the state fair experience for visitors, volunteers, and vendors Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) – offers access to technology services, information, and products ISAC (Illinois Student Assistance Commission) Student Mobile Portal – helps students and parents with the college planning process The new version of the ISAC Student Mobile Portal is now available as a highly responsive mobile site that provides students and families with access to free tools and resources that can help them make smart decisions about college and financial aid.

DoIT will continue to develop and deploy a wide variety of mobile responsive applications that increase the ways Illinois citizens can access their state government services, as well as streamline how state employees provide those services.

Citizens Bank Names Lamont Young Head of Digital (Black PR Wire)--Citizens Bank recently announced the appointment of Lamont Young as Head of Digital. Young will also continue to manage his existing responsibilities for Multi-Channel Marketing. With more than 20 years of digital and marketing experience in the consumer goods and financial services industries, Young will oversee Citizens strategic investments in digital, online and mobile banking, digital marketing, user experience and social media. Young was also named to the Executive Committee for Citizens Consumer Bank.

“Our digital capabilities are increasingly important to our customers and to our businesses,” said Beth Johnson, chief marketing officer and head of Consumer strategy for Citizens. “To meet our

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customers’ evolving needs, we are continuing to optimize our digital strategy and distribution capabilities to enable them to able to bank when, where and how they want. Lamont’s breadth of experience in digital and marketing will be pivotal to helping us move forward in this

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Prior to assuming his new role, Young served as senior vice president of digital and direct marketing, a position he held since joining Citizens in 2012.

Previously, Young held several leadership positions with Bank of America in digital sales, digital media, and content development.

Before joining Bank of America, Young founded a firm that provided web and design services to small business. Young earned his BS in Marketing from Penn State University and his Master of Business Administration from Winthrop University.

Young is a member of several organizations including Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, the American Marketing Association, the Consumer Bankers Association Digital Committee and the National Association of Black MBA’s.

CHICAGO - The South East Chicago Commission (SECC) recently announced a renewed grant partnership with Bank of America for SECC’s Business District Program for the second consecutive year. This funding will help SECC, a City of Chicago Neighborhood Business Development Center (NBDC), provide technical assistance and build capacity of businesses within its five-community footprint on the mid-South Side: Chicago Weekend, Kenwood, Oakland, Washington Park and Woodlawn.

“Bank of America’s investment will allow us to reach more individuals and families, helping them regain and maintain financial stability through access to strong and vibrant business corridors, which ultimately makes financial lives better in the Chicago area,” said SECC Executive Director Wendy Walker Williams.

SECC’s Business District Program activities include: • Conducting business consultations with small businesses looking to start up or grow, help refer businesses to financial counseling, business planning, access to training and resources, and applying for City licenses and permits.

• Facilitating skills development for small businesses such as marketing City programs, arranging for local experts to speak at workshops, and hosting networking events.

• Providing economic development support in business corridors (e.g., helping to fill storefront vacancies and marketing TIF programs and projects).

• Playing an active role in driving neighborhood safety efforts by convening small businesses and Chicago Police Department (CPD)/ Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) representatives.

• Organizing Small Business Saturday events and activities.

“We’re honored to partner with SECC for a second year and continue to support residents of South Side communities by helping to provide access to the resources they need to lay a foundation for a stable financial life, and in turn, drive economic growth,” said Paul Lambert, Chicago market president, Bank of America. “Our philanthropic investments, in organizations such as SECC are key demonstrations of our efforts to build thriving communities in support of our purpose to make people’s financial lives better.”

The funding provided last year from Bank of America enabled the SECC to host four kick-off events and offer a free passport-style coupon book, with more than $200 in savings from local businesses, for Small Business Saturday in November. The events helped shine a spotlight on Woodlawn and Chicago Weekend small businesses and attracted local media attention, including a live interview with SECC Executive Director Wendy Walker Williams and Jake Sapstein, owner of Robust Coffee in Woodlawn, on ABC 7 Chicago.

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The African Festival of the Arts Announces Rose Royce and Howard Hewett to headline ‘togetherness” celebration (CHICAGO) – The African Festival of the Arts (AFA) has announced a stellar line-up of entertainment led by its Labor Day headliners Howard Hewett and Rose Royce. Held each Labor Day weekend in Chicago, the Festival offers the best in entertainment from around the world, and this year is no exception. These headliners are just one element of the renowned festival that offers a glimpse into the many unique treasures of the African Continentincluding African-centric offerings from across the globe. Hewett and Rose Royce will take the stage Monday evening, September 5, and the Festival will run from September 2nd - 5th in historic Washington Park.

Rose Royce ascended to the top of the Soul Music world with a string of hits and a tight full sound that rivaled many of the best self-contained soul and funk groups of the era. Formed by trumpeter-vocalist Kenny Copeland, drummer Henry Garner, trumpeter Freddie Dunn and keyboardist Michael Nash in the mid 70’s, the group first served as a backup band for Edwin Starr, who introduced them to his “War” producer, Norman Whitfield.

Howard Hewett, who was one-third of the group Shalamar began his solo career in 1985 when he signed with Elektra. His second single, “I’m for Real,” was a number two R&B hit and the follow-up single, “Stay,” also made the Top Ten, while “I Commit to Love” reached number 12. His hit “Strange Relationship” was followed by duets with Dionne Warwick and Anita Baker. Hewett isalso a prolific song writer, producer, and session vocalist. He cowrote and produced “Frustration” for LaToya Jackson, and sang on her LP “Heart Don’t Lie”. He did lead vocals on LPs by Stanley Clarke and George Duke, a duet with Stacy Lattisaw on “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” and sang with Firefox, as well as doing background on a Donna Summer release. An eponymous 1990 album

by Hewett included the number two R&B hit “Show Me,” and the singer followed up with“Allegiance” and It’s Time. His also served as abackground vocalist on albums by a variety of jazz musicians, including Duke and Joe Sample. Hewettreturned to the spotlight with his gospel album The Journey, and the single “Enough”,featuring Duke, followed by the holiday effort Howard Hewett Christmas.

The theme of this year’s festival is ‘Ruwadzano’ which means ‘togetherness’ in the East African language of Shona in Zimbabwe.

During this year’s event AIH will recognize the impact togetherness has in relationships, in business, and in service to community by recognizing those who embody the concept. This year’s Grand BaBa is WGN’s Robert Jordan and the Grand YeYe Diane Dinkins-Carr.

The Festival is known for its themed entertainment,featured on two stages, each day of its four-day run. Friday night will be Chicago Dance Night featuring tunes chosen especially for Chicago steppers; Saturday night is Juju Night with Nigerian musician Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey. He will be joined by Angel ‘d Cuba andthe1 EPA! AfroColombian Band; Sunday will feature singer/composer Dee Alexander and the Evolution Ensemble, part of Chicago’s Best night, a line-up of area talent.

The African Festival of the Arts is one of the largest, and longest running festivals in the Midwest focused on African art and culture, and each year

draws tens of thousands of people to Washington Park. The AFA is a four-day immersion into African culture and heritage as Chicago’s historic Washington Park is transformed into an authentic African village. Over 300 vendors and artisans will present artifacts, textiles, traditional crafts, and museum-quality art. Enjoy the African-influenced food, music, and dance traditions during an entertainment rich, family-focused celebration unlike any other in the Midwest.

The Festival boasts four distinct areas each representing a center of culture and commerce on the African Continent: Nubia (fine arts); Kush (wearable arts); Songhay (African arts & crafts, collectibles and natural products); Timbuktu (African fabric and fashions); and Bank of the Nile (food court).

There will be pavilions highlighting South African wines, health and wellness and fine arts. Pavilions include - Quilting Pavilion; David Durojaiye Olupitan African Heritage Pavilion; Author & Book Pavilion; Drum Village;Dr. Nurudeen Olowopopo Health & Wellness Pavilion; and the Bernice Gardner Children’s & Family Pavilion. Master African drummer Olu Shakoor is the founder and conductor of the African Drum Village. He masters in both traditional and contemporary styles of African Drumming but he excels in the Djum-DJum and Djembe Drum.

For those wanting to sample the tastes of Africa, you can dine on dishes in the tradition of Nigeria, Senegal, and the Caribbean, as well as Cajun and Southern soul. But, the real stars of the Festival are the fine arts and the artists who make them—be they painters, sculptors, jewelers, or wood carvers.

Founded by Liberian-born business leader P. Saingbey K. Woodtor, the African Festival of the Arts has become a national destination point for those seeking to immerse themselves in the African culture.

Each year tens of thousands attend the four-day event from across the U.S. Woodtor founded the African Festival of the Arts as an outgrowth of his art shop, Windows to Africa, and he, along with his board of directors, have grown the event into a Labor Day staple. In all these ways, the Festival gives attendees a glimpse of Africa without the need for plane tickets and for less than the cost of applying for a passport.

Sponsors of the 2016 African Festival of the Arts include the Chicago Park District, University of Chicago Medicine, ComEd, Next Level Health, Community Currency Exchange, Jewel/Osco, ISF Bank, The Chicago White Sox, Moneygram and The Illinois Lottery. Media partners include Comcast NBS Universal, WVON, Bronzecomm, the Chicago Citizen and the Chicago Crusader.

Tickets are $15, in advance, and $20 at the gate. There are discounts for seniors, as well as four day and VIP passes. Children under five are free.

Learn more by visiting www.aihusa.org and clicking on African Festival.

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AS ONE JOURNEY ENDS, ANOTHER BEGINS. CONGRATULATIONS!

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Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc REAL MEN CELEBRATES 18 the YEARS Jesse Owens ParkCOOK Advisor Council Celebrates 80th year Corps Community Center

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by Anniversary Thelma Sardin) This year, Real Men Cook celebrated in the parking lot of the Regal Theater with Chef Thelma around the city. Real Men Cook celebrations are held annually on (Photo Father’sbyDay. This Sardin) (Photo by Thelma Sardin) Lawrence Ludlow serving up his famous chicken. year, the of the location included the University of Chicago at the Maryann Mosque.

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Mentees participated JUDGE FREDDRENNA LYLE THANKS SUPPORTER WITH A APPRECIATION PARTY in a special creative

expression project that required them to list, in their opinion, their top five positive attributes without listing physical traits.

They were then asked to portray those attributes in a The family of Jesse Owens accepts art in his honor. The painting self-portrait drawing/ will hang in Jesse Owens Park. Pictured left to right are Beverly painting.Donnie StandingTrotter. 17 Dist. praises Jesse Owens' accomplishments in the black Illinois State Senator Prather, Malcolm Hemphill, Gloria Hemphill, Marlene Rankin, L-R Terrelin Mahoney, community and the United States during the Olympics in 1939.

Ald. CarrieRankin, Austin (34) takes in Richand Gardner, Monique Trujillo (mentor), Debra Jackson (mentor), Laneen Blount (mentor), Judge LaGuina ClaySteward Dawn Prather Hawk Nijahvolunteer Hawk. trainer, runs through footthe moment after cutting the ribHerron (mentor), Larissa M. Tyler, Managing Editor, Chicago Citizen Newspaper, Dawn Hines (menball drills with young men at the Kroc Center grand tor), Nathan Kirkwood, Jr. (mentor) Karl W. Lewis. Seated L-R Deondre Brown, Kimry McFadden, bon for the Kroc Center. opening. (Photo by Thelma Sardin) Karon Smith, Shadiyah Cammack and Stacie Webb.

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RECONNECTING FAThERS EVENT Alderman Carrie Austin 34th Ward pose with Judge Freddrenna Lyle during the festivites.

Pictured Left to Right: Judges Thaddeus Wilson, Andrea Buford, John Fitzgerald Lyke, Freddrenna Lyle, and Retaining Judge Mark Salone, all were participants at the celebration.

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L-R Kobie Brown, Sony Music; Stefan Holt, NBC-5; Pastor Bobby L. Rush, Ronald Harris, Chicago State University; and Erwin McEwen, Casey Family Programs.

All were panelists at the Reconnecting Fathers event.

Dr. Charles E. Lewis, Jr. addresses fathers at the conference.

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GENE SISKEL FILM CENTER’S 22ND ANNUAL BLACK HARVEST FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS NOW THROUGH SEPT. 1

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The Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (164 N. State St.) presents its 22nd Annual Black Harvest Film Festival (Now through September 1), the Midwest’s largest festival of the black experience on film featuring movies from the African diaspora. Presenting a combined total of over 50 narrative and documentary features and shorts, the festival will feature directors in person, discussions, special events, and more. This year’s festival again looks at a wide range of subjects and stories reflecting on the black community of yesterday and today via feature-length and short films. For more information about the Film Center, call 312-8462800 (24-hour movie hotline) or 312-846-2600 (general information, 9:00 am-5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday), or visit www.siskelfilmcenter.org.

AUGUST 2016 YOUTH CONFERENCE Law & Community Training: Re-building Trust Between Youth, Community and Police WHO: Thornton Township Supervisor Frank M. Zuccarelli, Thornton Township Board of Trustees, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) and 1000 high school Juniors and Seniors from Thornton Fractional High School District 215 and Thornton Township High School District 205.

Thornton Fractional High School District 215 includes the following high schools: Thornton Fractional North and Thornton Fractional South.

Thornton Township High School District 205 includes the following high schools: Thornridge, Thornton Township, and Thornwood.

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Architect Toshiko Mori presents Dialogue in Architecture

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Novartis Institutes for BioMedical he Frank Lloyd Wright Trust’s Research, the School of Environmental annual Thinking into the Research & Technology for Brown Future: The Robie House University, a canopy for the Brooklyn Series on Architecture, Children’s Museum and retail spaces for Design and Ideaspresents clothing designer Issey Miyake in New a conversation with acclaimed architect York City. The firm has also designed a Toshiko Mori Sept. 29 at the University of number of residential projects.

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Mori is founder of VisionArc, a In Dialogue in Architecture: An think tank promoting global dialogue Evening with Architect Toshiko Mori, the for a sustainable future and one of the Harvard University professor will discuss founders of Paracoustica, a nonprofit how architecture develops languages promoting music and dialogues that reflect in underserved and respond to complex communities. circumstances and contexts.

Taking Frank The presentation takes Lloyd Wright’s place Thursday, Sept. 29, forward-thinking at the Reva and David philosophy as expressed Logan Center for the Arts, in the Frederick C. University of Chicago, Robie House, Thinking 915 E. 60thSt., Chicago, into the Future: The with a cocktail reception Robie House Series at 5 p.m., followed by on Architecture, Mori’s presentation at 6 Design and Ideas p.m. Admission is $25; engages leading voices $5 for students; and $20 in conversations for Frank Lloyd Wright Trust members, University about design issues in of Chicago alumni and contemporary society. staff, teachers and AIA Designed in 1908, Architect Toshiko Mori Chicago members. For Frank Lloyd Wright’s more information, visit flwright.org/ Robie House is considered one of the 10 thinkingintothefuture. most important architectural works of the Mori is the Robert P. Hubbard 20th century.

Professor in the Practice of Architecture Thinking into the Future is presented at Harvard University Graduate School in partnership with American Institute of of Design.

Architects (AIA Chicago chapter), as well As principal of Toshiko Mori as UChicagoArts and the Reva and David Architect, also known as TMA, Mori Logan Center for the Arts at the University designed the Visitor Center at Frank of Chicago.

Lloyd Wright’s Darwin D. Martin House The Frank Lloyd Wright Trust is a in Buffalo, N.Y. Mori is known for her Chicago-based not-for-profit organization sensitivity to history and the environment that provides public tours and educational in her designs and materials. She programs at major Wright-designed has undertaken high profile projects structures, including his Home and Studio referencing great modern architects, (1889/1898) and Unity Temple (1905-10) including Wright, Mies van der Rohe and in Oak Park, Ill.; the Frederick C. Robie Philip Johnson.

House (1908-10) in Chicago’s Chicago TMA’s projects are represented Weekend neighborhood; The Rookery in international exhibitions, including Light Court (1905) in the Chicago Loop; the 2012 and 2014 Venice Architecture and Emil Bach House (1915) in Chicago’s Biennale. The firm’s recent work includes Rogers Park neighborhood. For more the Cambridge Headquarters for the information, visit flwright.org.

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NOBLE will provide the training, which will include PowerPoint instruction, modeling, role play, audience participation, etc.

WHEN: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 TIME: 10:00AM – 1:00PM WHERE: Chicago Weekend College Field House 15800 S. State Street, South Holland, IL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact Melvin Caldwell at (Phone) 312/9077586 or (Email) mel7586@sbc.global. net

DAY's Adult Day Care & Personal Care Providers, Inc., announces its participation in the USDA's Child and Adult Care Food Program. The same meals will be served at no separate charge to enrolled participants at the following site(s): DAY's Adult Day Care 2453-55 E 75th Street, Chicago IL 60649. Hours of Services: 7:00 am until 6:00 pm Monday thru Friday.

This program, is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Illinois Department on Aging, gives financial assistance to adult day care service so that nutritious meals can be integrated with nonresidential care services. The goal of the program is to improve the diets of participants. The meals and snacks served meet standards established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Listed below are the USDA Income Eligibility Guidelines which are effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. The amount of reimbursement received by DAY's Adult Day & Personal Care Provides is based on the number of enrolled participants whose family income is at or below:

Chicago Weekend MINISTRY HOSTS WALK-A-THON TO RAISE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS Valley Kingdom Ministries International Hosts Walk-A-Thon to raise funds for deserving students.

The S.A.V.E. Scholarship Committee of Valley Kingdom Ministries International is hosting its2nd Annual Walk-A-Thon, Bike-A-Thon and SkateA-Thon on Saturday, August 27, 2016.

The event will kick-off at 10 AM from the church’s East Campus at 1120 E. 154th Street in South Holland Illinois.

“We want all students to have the opportunity to attend college, not just the ones who get straight A’s and are in the top of the class”; Says Mary Walker, Chairwoman of the S.A.V.E. Committee. “We award scholarships to students with a 2.0 average. We also help our students compete for other scholarship opportunities, as well as help them prepare for the college admissions process.”

Those interested in participating in the Walk-A-Thon can contact Mary Walker at 708-359-8540 or at the church at 708-331-0430.

About S.A.V.E.

Successfully Achieving Victory Through Education (S.A.V.E.) raises money to provide educational assistance for qualifying students of Valley Kingdom Ministries International. It is our goal to raise monies to assist tomorrow’s leaders as much as possible with college fees, books and tuition.

For more information contact, Mary Walker at 708-359-8450.

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to "An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State," as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County.

Registration Number: D16147616 on August 3, 2016 Under the Assumed Business Name of BLACKOPS MANAGEMENT CONSULTING & CONCIERGE with the business located at: 1711 E 85TH ST, CHICAGO,IL 60617. The true and real full name and residence address of the owner is: BRITTNEY N GAULT 1711 E 85TH ST CHICAGO, IL 60617,USA __________________________________

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