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Ezekiel Mitchell began bull riding when he was 15. He persisted and is competing with Top Bull Riding Professionals. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANDY WATSON/ BULL STOCK MEDIA

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Ezekiel Mitchell wanted to be a bull rider. He was always fascinated by the rodeo and the sport of bull riding. His father was a ‘Horse Dentist’, and he would go to shows with him. When the opportunity presented itself at the age of 15 for him to compete as a bull rider, he took it. P2

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briefly BUCKNER UNDERSCORES IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC SAFETY REFORM

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the anniversary of passage of last January’s historic public safety reform nears, Illinois House Black Caucus Chair state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued the following statement on Jan. 5. “Last January, I joined my colleagues in supporting needed reform to ensure our police are funded, equipped and trained to properly respond to and prevent violence without discriminating against communities. We understood then, as we do now, that public safety is a multifaceted issue that requires robust, comprehensive action between state and local officials informed by community input and direction. “We have taken feedback from law enforcement, including the Illinois State Police, to build on and enhance these reforms in practice with follow up legislation. To address violence responsibly and effectively, we need strong, honest partnerships with law enforcement and the communities they serve. “Violence continues to be a real emergency for too many, which is why we remain committed to working with all stakeholders to implement solutions that invest resources where they are needed most. Families in Illinois deserve long-term, comprehensive plans that can address the root causes of violence, and we only get there by working together.” Treasurer Frerichs Encourages Non-Profits to Apply for $200,000 APPLICATION PERIOD OPEN NOW THROUGH MARCH 31ST

SPRINGFIELD – Small non-profits that provide food, housing assistance and workforce and economic development can apply for funding through the Charitable Trust Stabilization Program, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said Monday, Jan. 10. “The new year brings a fresh start and an opportunity for small nonprofits to apply for grants to help their organizations serve the public,” Frerichs said. “We have $200,000 available to assist organizations with feeding, housing and employing individuals in need.” The Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund assists small non-profits with annual budgets of $1 million or less. Money comes from filing fees non-profits pay when incorporating in the state of Illinois, not personal or property tax dollars. For the Spring 2022 cycle, up to $200,000 is available to be split between 10 non-profits. The maximum award amount is $20,000 for each organization. Close to $3.3 million has been awarded to 163 non-profit organizations through the Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund since the program was established in 2017. Awardees are selected by an 11-member committee, which oversees the management and guidelines of the fund. Previous grant recipients are eligible to apply if the term of their grant has been complete for at least one calendar year. Applications will be accepted through March 31 for this first cycle. The second cycle runs from July 1 – September 30, 2022. Visit ilcharitabletrust.com to complete an application online or contact the treasurer’s office at (217) 836-4590.

Professional Bull Rider Ezekiel Mitchell says nothing is going through his mind during those eight seconds on the bull, he needs to be able to react and not end up on the ground.

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Mitchell described his first time being on a bull as amazing. It was a feeling like none other, and he knew that bull riding was something he wanted to do and something he would continue to pursue for the rest of his life. Now, at 24 years of age, Mitchell is competing as one of the World’s Top 35 Professional Bull Riders and has been ranked in the Top 30 for the past three seasons. This month, Mitchell competed at the Unleash the Beast’s Tractor Supply Co. Invitational at the Allstate Arena. Mitchell described bull riding as ‘chaos’ trying to be controlled. It is a super exciting eight seconds, where if someone gets bucked off it is interesting and if someone rides the full time, it is interesting. There is never a dull moment. Nothing really goes through Mitchell’s mind during those eight seconds on the bull. In the sport of bull riding, if you’re thinking, you’re not reacting. And, if you’re not reacting, you’re on the ground. “You just try to keep your mind clear, and thinking is an afterthought,” he said. He considers himself a bull rider and a cowboy but wouldn’t call himself a Black Bull Rider. He believes that as long as he is doing his job, nobody really cares

about his skin color. At the same time, he does take pride in being a Black Bull Rider, because there hasn’t always been Black people represented, or prominent, in the sport. “I just like letting little kids know that look like me, or may not look like me, that you can do whatever you want no matter what your nationality is. If you have the will to do something you can do it,” he said. In 2021, Mitchell was part of a 10-episode Snapchat docuseries, Life By The Horns, which follows his journey to becoming the first African American bull rider to win the title in more than 35 years. It came from a commercial he shot with a friend. The producer saw the interaction between the two friends, thought it was unique and cool, and wanted to make a show of it. “I think it went very well, it was beautifully produced, and it was an experience that I’ll never forget,” he said. Mitchell appreciates the camaraderie he has with the other bull riders. All of the professional bull riders are either friends or fans of each other. He said it isn’t something you will see in some other sports. They help each other with their ropes; while they compete with each other, they remain friends. “It’s a sport that is unlike anything you’ve ever seen because it almost goes back to basic competition for man against beast. I think that’s something cool and unique that you don’t get to see anymore,” he said.

produce through a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscription and through weekly farm stands. It also donates 20 percent of the harvest to local food banks through Grace Seeds Ministry. Transition-aged (16 – 22 years old) students with autism and related challenges from West Side Chicago public high schools learn through hands-on experience as they work at the farm while gaining transferrable job skills such as following directions, working as a team, getting to work on time, interacting effectively with co-workers and managing work tasks and schedules. Guided by our lead grower, participants learn everything about urban agriculture including light construction, food safety and sanitation, how to plant and maintain crops, create nutrient-rich compost and how to harvest, wash and package food for sale at our farm stands, through our CSA and to small businesses, restaurants and wholesalers.

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas changes 2022 Scavenger Sale to benefit bidders and communities Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas’ 2022 Scavenger Sale will look different as the Treasurer’s Office takes steps to help small developers, homeowners and investors rebuild neighborhoods and create generational wealth. Under Illinois law, the Treasurer’s Office is required to conduct a Scavenger Sale every two years, offering at auction the taxes on properties with three or more years of delinquent taxes. The Sale is scheduled to take place February 14 – March 2.

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How the Scavenger Sale works A property’s unpaid taxes are sold for cash bids. The minimum bid is $250. The amounts bid typically are significantly less than the total amount of delinquent taxes and interest due. The highest bidder wins a lien on the property. If the current property owner does not redeem (pay) the delinquent taxes within a certain time period (typically 2 ½ years for residential properties and six months for commercial properties and vacant lots), the tax buyer can petition the Circuit Court of Cook County for a deed to take ownership of the property. Tax buyers do not pay delinquent taxes on a property. However, after the sale but prior to getting a deed, the buyer must pay whatever taxes went unpaid after the Scavenger Sale. Bidder registration for the sale will take place January 14, 2022 – February 4, 2022. What’s included in the Scavenger Sale The 2022 Scavenger Sale includes 31,209 property index numbers, or PINs, with 14,598 of them in the City of Chicago and 16,611 in suburban Cook County. The unpaid taxes on those properties totals almost $1.15 billion countywide, including $254.9 million just in Chicago, and adds to the financial challenges many communities face. More than half of the PINs are vacant lots and many are on the same block, creating opportunities for meaningful development. The list includes thousands of properties in Chicago and suburban Cook County that were originally offered at previous Scavenger Sales but were not sold. What’s new for the 2022 Scavenger Sale Changes to the 2022 Cook County Scavenger Sale are intended to remove potential barriers for bidders, increase transparency and make the Scavenger Sale more successful. The changes include: • The list is now free. The Treasurer’s Office has removed the $250 fee required to obtain a list of all Property Index Numbers (PINs) scheduled to be offered during the sale. • The list is downloadable. The entire list is available at cookcountytreasurer.com to view and/or download. • There is a searchable map. A new interactive map will allow anyone to view all properties on the Sale list, see how many are in a certain community and block and learn the characteristics of each property to be offered. Why the changes matter A 2020 Treasurer’s Office study of seven Scavenger Sales conducted from 2007 to 2019 found the process, created in 1939 by the General Assembly, no longer is an

effective tool in returning properties to productive use and the tax rolls. Out of 51,320 unique properties offered over 13 years at the Scavenger Sale, just 3,655 were purchased by private buyers. Pappas said her changes to the 2022 Scavenger Sale are incremental improvements that may increase the Sale’s success while her office formulates more improvements. “By making the list free, putting it online and making an easily searchable map, I hope we see more potential bidders intent on improving their communities. A vacant lot could become a side yard, helping a homeowner build generational wealth. A cluster of parcels could attract a local developer interested in adding new houses to a block,” Pappas said.

How communities can benefit from the Scavenger Sale One participant at several previous Scavenger Sales was Noble Development Associates, headed by Louis Williams and Yolanda Davis. With roots in the community, Williams and Davis decided to focus on the area near Garfield Boulevard and Shields Avenue in the northeast corner of Englewood. Since winning bids, Noble has gone through the court process to obtain the deeds to dozens of vacant lots in the neighborhood. Now it plans to partner with developers to build homes. “We have a significant investment in the neighborhood,” Williams said. Construction is expected to start this spring on a three-flat at 333 W. Garfield Boulevard that Noble has sold to developers and real estate agents Rich Aronson of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago and Greg Viti of Keller Williams ONEChicago Lincoln Park. They hope to sell it to a someone who will live in the building. “The ultimate goal is the create ownership and generational wealth,” Aronson said. “We want to recreate the neighborhood.” “Throughout Cook County, there are groups and individuals working hard to better the lives of the people around them,” Pappas added. “The Scavenger Sale can be an effective tool to obtain a deed to a property that no longer has delinquent taxes attached to it.” For more information, visit cookcountytreasurer.com

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Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (IL-02) announced that the City of Kankakee has been awarded a $1,426,306 grant to help improve housing through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Healthy Homes Production Grant Program. “I am proud to announce this $1.4 million grant for the City of Kankakee, which will help create safer homes in our community,” said Congresswoman Kelly. “Unhealthy housing can lead to lifelong health challenges for children and place a financial burden on families. I will continue working in Congress to provide funding for programs such as the Healthy Homes Production Grant to ensure that Illinois’ children have a safe and healthy place to call home.” “The City of Kankakee and our Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) team are thrilled to have received this Healthy Homes Production Program grant,” said Kankakee Mayor Christopher Curtis. “As a community that has many homes that were built in the mid-century, this allocation of funds will improve the lives and health of all of our families, especially children, by creating safer and healthier homes. This grant begins the new year as a prosperous one for our residents and continues to assist the City of Kankakee in stabilizing and modernizing our neighborhoods.” The purpose of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Healthy Homes Production Grant Program enables a comprehensive approach to addressing multiple childhood diseases and injuries in the home by focusing on housing-related hazards in a coordinated fashion, rather than addressing a single hazard at a time. These grants are critical to communities to mitigate the impacts of unhealthy housing, preserve affordable housing, and to ensure that future generations can reach their full potential.

Slaughter’s Trailer Bill to Last Year’s Criminal Justice Omnibus Bill Passes Both Houses In an effort to follow up on last year’s historic criminal justice reform package and address the public safety needs of communities across the state, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently passed legislation that enhances and clarifies last year’s SAFE-T Act with input from law enforcement. “Although last year’s reforms were a major win for our communities, activists and law enforcement professionals, it was always clear that would not be the end,” said Slaughter. “After continuing our conversations with law enforcement, community stakeholders and public safety experts, we have put forth a package that builds upon the hard work that we began last year.” Through House Bill 3512, Slaughter listened to and addressed concerns from law enforcement regarding the officer decertification process, as well as updated guidelines around body camera footage, detainee phone calls and pretrial services. In addition, the effective dates for mandatory supervised release changes were pushed back to July 1, 2022 to give additional time for adjustments. “There’s still a lot of work to do to effectively address violence, and it’s critically important we listen to law enforcement on how we can best implement our state resources and strategies responsibly,” said Slaughter. “I’m appreciative of the feedback we’ve received, and look forward to working with all of our partners to tackle crime in our communities.”

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CANTU BEAUTY AND WOMEN EMPOWERING NATIONS ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP STAMFORD, Conn., PRNewswire -- Cantu Beauty, an award-winning multicultural hair care brand, joins Women Empowering Nations (WEN), a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide exposure, development and mentorship for girls of color in underserved communities to accelerate their path to executive leadership, in hosting a series of career-readiness workshops for minority women around the globe. WEN and Cantu will be selecting 50 young women ages 17-23 from Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, United Kingdom, France and the United States to participate in the Girls Leading Our World (GLOW) Global Cohort, an immersive, high impact leadership coaching experience beginning March through May 2022. The virtual program will feature female executives from diverse backgrounds in entrepreneurship and leadership, who will lead workshops exploring career development, public speaking, professional Cantu Beauty branding and executive leadership. Cantu Beauty and WEN are encouraging women of color who aspire for leadership and entrepreneurship to apply now and throughout the month of January at www.wenations.org. “Cantu Beauty has always been committed to supporting the next generation of female leaders by equipping them with the skills and resources to make a difference in their personal and professional lives,” said Dametria Kinsley, Cantu Beauty’s Global Vice President of Marketing. “Through our partnership with WEN we’re able to take our commitment to the next level at a larger scale to reach women of color all over the world.” The partnership programming will continue in June 2022, with the GLOW Virtual Summit featuring women and girls of color who represent a spectrum of journeys in entrepreneurship and leadership. The event, with an anticipated global audience of over 1,000, hosts young women leaders for engaging workshops to explore social change, economic justice, women’s empowerment and leadership. The GLOW Global experience will be a core feature of the 2022 Summit along with the girls in the program. At the Summit, 10 young women from the GLOW Global Cohort will be announced to move forward on to the Cantu GLOW Global Fellowship. Two participants from each country will intern at Cantu Beauty for four months gaining hands-on experience in the beauty industry, equipped with a monetary stipend. Cantu GLOW Global Fellows will conclude their experience with a capstone and group travel seminar in Nigeria this November, including service projects, brand promotions, Cantu executive meet and greet, leadership sessions, and career workshops. “We are elated to team up with Cantu Beauty on this program investing in the future and talent development of young women of color,” said Carlisha Williams Bradley, Women Empowering Nation’s Founder and Executive Director. “Young women receiving training from a company who makes products that caters to them and has a fellowship that addresses our unique cultural needs is rare. This partnership can change the career trajectory of young women around

the world.” Cantu has been a partner sponsor of the GLOW Virtual Summit since 2020, providing scholarships to young women around the globe to continue their education. The partnership is part of Cantu’s continued commitments to elevating and uplifting Black and Brown communities. Last year, Cantu Beauty announced its partnership with Gyrl Wonder to provide bespoke events and resources designed for ambitious young women of color to help build resilience, self-confidence and mental wellness as they embark on the next phase of their personal and professional journey. Additionally, Cantu Beauty impacted nontraditional college students alongside the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) with investment in programming and scholarships. To learn more, follow Women Empowering Nations on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Stay connected with Cantu Beauty on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter or visit them at cantubeauty.com. It’s Cantu Beauty’s mission to celebrate you in all your glory. Whether you’re rocking coils, curls, waves, or straight tresses, Cantu designs products specifically with you and your hair’s versatility in mind. Cantu’s collection of award-winning products is inspired by beautifully textured hair to help you achieve any look you desire. With a one-of-a-kind formula, Cantu helps achieve everything from cutting-edge looks to classic styles. Cantu Beauty is a part of PDC Wellness & Personal Care. For more information, visit pdcwellness. com. Women Empowering Nations is an international nonprofit organization providing exposure, development and mentorship to underserved girls of color to grow as global leaders and accelerate their path to executive leadership. The organization, founded in 2009 by Carlisha Williams Bradley, has worked with over 6,000 young women around the globe to provide yearlong mentorship opportunities, leadership development training and travel seminars. For more information, visit wenations.org.

Scripps Promotes Content Strategist Marcus Riley (Black PR Wire) CINCINNATI, OHIO -- Marcus lin, vice president of news for Local Media. Riley has been promoted to senior director of content Scripps has been conducting field research to strategy and inclusive journalism for the Local learn how to be more inclusive in its news coverage Media division of The E.W. Scripps Company and connect better with the people who live in its (NASDAQ: SSP), a new role that will help all communities. Scripps television stations better connect with McLaughlin said Riley will work with all their audiences. Scripps local news teams to implement the company’s research findings, developing best practices and Since 2019, Riley has served as senior director expertise. of content strategy for the Scripps Local Media’s “Content strategy is about more than how to covnorthern region. He will continue to work with stations BlackPRWire er news,” Riley said. “It’s about how to engage with a in that region on content strategy. community and connect on new and important levels so “As we continue to place more emphasis on inclusive we’re reflecting our audiences – how they look and how they journalism and representing all sectors of our audience in our feel. Scripps is committed to getting better and better at that, and newsrooms, having someone who is devoted to working closely I am committed, too.” with that effort is increasingly important,” said Sean McLaugh-

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Gene Wade named CEO of the Propel Center ATLANTA PRNewswire -- The Propel Center, the global HBCU technology and learning hub intended to level the playing field and open greater doors of opportunity for their students, has announced the naming of respected social entrepreneur and education advocate Gene Wade as chief executive officer. Wade most recently served as Founder and CEO of Honors Pathway in Oakland, California, a social venture that enabled low-income students to attend their first year of college at no cost while receiving over 500 hours of in-person coaching and mentoring. He also serves on several non-profit boards, including the Pahara Institute, Portal Schools, and Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area, ideal foundations for his new role with Propel Center. Over his 25-year career, Wade also co-founded and led several entrepreneurial social ventures, including UniversityNow, which developed a self-paced online learning management system designed to lower PRNewsFoto the cost of higher education that was acquired and is currently serving hundreds of thousands of online students; Platform Learning, which developed a network of free after school tutoring programs that served over 50,000 students; and LearnNow, the first national network of public charter schools founded and led by African Americans. Before cementing his name as one of the nation’s foremost education entrepreneurs, Wade worked as a corporate attorney. He is the holder of an M.B.A. degree from The Wharton School, a J.D. from Harvard Law School and earned his B.A. degree from Morehouse College. “Gene Wade has the experience and vision Propel needs to create ground-breaking opportunities that will make a difference for HBCUs and their students.” Supported by founding partners Apple and Southern Company, the Propel Center is a first-of-its-kind innovation and learning hub for the entire HBCU community that will serve as a catalytic epicenter of learning, providing students with the knowledge, skills, tools and resources necessary to transform the nation’s talent pipeline and workforce. Through a robust virtual platform, on-campus activities at partner institutions and a physical campus located in the Atlanta University Center, Propel will bring innovative curricula and unprecedented leadership opportunities to produce the next generation of black leaders. To learn more, visit propelcenter.org.

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L’ORÉAL UNVEILS LATEST BEAUTY TECH INNOVATIONS

Coloright and Colorsonic, a 2022 CES Innovation Awards Honoree, reinvent consumer haircoloring experience through user-design breakthroughs at home and in the salon LAS VEGAS PRNewswire -- L’Oréal Group unveiled its latest beauty tech innovation to reinvent the entire hair coloration category: Colorsonic, a lightweight, handheld device that uses an innovative, mess-free process to mix hair color and apply it evenly, delivering consistent hair color results for consumers at home, and Coloright, an AI-connected hair color system for salon stylists that uses Virtual Try-on to project desired shades, and an algorithm that leads to an on-demand, customized hair color with more than 1,500 custom shades possibilities. L’Oréal has the longest hair coloration heritage in the industry as it invented the world’s first safe, synthetic hair color formulation more than 100 years ago – creating what is now a $10 billion dollar industry. Today, a century later, the company once again reveals its hair coloration leadership by transforming the industry with two breakthrough innovations powered by cutting-edge technology alongside the most precise formulation. “Our century-long, deep experience and leadership in hair coloration has allowed our researchers, data scientists and Tech engineers to completely revisit and reinvent the haircoloring experience for both: at home with Colorsonic, a unique Courtesy of L’Oréal user-designed re-usable device allowing a precise vibrant result of hair coloration, and for hair stylists with Coloright, the most personalized and advanced experience in hair salons to achieve desired hair color results anywhere in the world. L’Oréal’s BeautyTech leadership allows us to push the boundaries of tech multiplied by science for breakthroughs in more personalized, inclusive and sustainable beauty experiences,” said Barbara Lavernos, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, in Charge of Research, Innovation and Technology. When the COVID-19 pandemic caused the temporary closure of many salons, the at-home hair color business grew by 6%. During this time, consumers experienced the challenges of an at-home haircoloring process that has remained virtually unchanged for decades, namely the messiness of hair dye and the difficulty of applying hair color to hard-to-reach places. Developed in response to these consumer needs and refined over a five-year period, Colorsonic uses a custom mixer mechanism to combine a precise amount of developer and formula to create a hair color. The device then dispenses the right dose of hair color and applies it to the hair via an oscillating nozzle of bristles as they move in a zigzag pattern to evenly distribute it on the hair. In five steps, the consumer can: Select a hair color out of 40 shades on the Colorsonic website. The ammonia-free hair color kit is conveniently shipped directly to homes. Load color cartridge into device for on-demand color mixing. The color and developer are kept separate until the device is turned on, a critical component to preserving the color and keeping it fresh. Brush device from roots to ends for uniform color application. The oscillating nozzle—tested rigorously to prevent leaking, over saturation, and dripping—moves 300 times per minute to effectively cover hair quickly. An attachment is also included for those with long hair (shoulder length or longer). Wait 30 minutes. Then rinse, style, and go. Remove cartridge from device and store the remaining color, for easy touch-ups anytime. The cartridge system allows Colorsonic to store the remaining color for touchups and gray coverage. “After years of research and development, we are

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thrilled to unveil technologies ahead of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show that modernize the experience for millions of people worldwide who color their hair at home and in the salon,” said Guive Balooch, Global Head of Research and Innovation’s Tech Incubator at L’Oréal. “We aim to leverage science and technology to solve age-old problems for consumers, and Colorsonic is a great example of the power of innovating for consumers by innovating with consumers.” The unveiling of Colorsonic is a continuation of L’Oréal’s commitment to delivering exceptional personalized beauty experiences rooted in sustainability. Features that reflect this commitment include: Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic: Colorsonic is a reusable device with a recyclable formula cartridge that uses less plastic per application than home box hair color. Reusable Gloves: Existing at-home hair color includes single-use gloves in every box. Colorsonic replaces single-use gloves with gloves that can be reused up to 10 times and are high-performing in protection. Reduced Shipping Packaging: The Colorsonic device and color cartridges are shipped in certified recyclable paper mailers. L’Oréal plans to launch Colorsonic to consumers in the U.S. beginning in early 2023. L’Oréal will also unveil technology that modernizes the salon hair color experience. In addition to transforming the at-home haircoloring experience with Colorsonic, L’Oréal is also focused on the next evolution of the salon hair color experience. L’Oréal will also be unveiling Coloright ahead of CES 2022. Coloright is an AI-connected hair color system for salon stylists that creates on-demand, customized hair color. It puts innovation in the hands of professional colorists and customizes salon hair color experience powered by a patented algorithm to offer more precise colorations. The machine features a reader, which analyzes the client’s hair, measuring factors that influence color’s effectiveness, including hair color, gray percentage, length, and density and a dispenser that contains dry beads consisting of hair dye, accompanied by cartridges of base creams, developers and diluters. Together, these dispensed components create a personalized hair color recipe. The ultra-precise machine dispenses all the components of the formula and, in total, Coloright can provide more than 1,500 custom possibilities.consumers in the U.S. beginning in early 2023. L’Oréal will also unveil technology that modernizes the salon hair color experience. In addition to transforming the at-home haircoloring experience with Colorsonic, L’Oréal is also focused on the next evolution of the salon hair color experience. L’Oréal will also be unveiling Coloright ahead of CES 2022. Coloright is an AI-connected hair color system for salon stylists that creates on-demand, customized hair color. It puts innovation in the hands of professional colorists and customizes salon hair color experience powered by a patented algorithm to offer more precise colorations. The machine features a reader, which analyzes the client’s hair, measuring factors that influence color’s effectiveness, including hair color, gray percentage, length, and density and a dispenser that contains dry beads consisting of hair dye, accompanied by cartridges of base creams, developers and diluters. Together, these dispensed components create a personalized hair color recipe. The ultra-precise machine dispenses all the components of the formula and, in total, Coloright can provide more than 1,500 custom possibilities.

Froliage Is Redefining Black Hair Care LAKELAND, Fla., PRNewswire -- Black hair is not simply just hair, and Froliage knows it. Born from the urgency to create safe, accessible hair care products for black hair, Froliage is officially launching to revolutionize the hair care industry. Froliage is a black female-owned eCommerce website specializing in hair, skin, and cosmetic products for Black woman. The brand boasts an ultra-modern website that hosts its catPRNewsFoto alog of brilliant product offerings. Froliage is officially launching to revolutionize the hair care industry because “Natural black hair is a BIG deal.” The brand was created in 2017 by Amanda Harris, who proudly possesses over a decade in retail and IT. She has intertwined that prowess and adept skillfulness in project management and logistics with her desire to elevate black women everywhere with carefully formulated products. Froliage was Harris’ ode to herself and her daughter. At the time she very first conceived the idea, a pregnant Harris spent her life up to that point with a relaxer. One day, it struck her. Her hair would vary from her daughter’s. What started as a mother’s duty of teaching her daughter to love her natural tresses has exploded into a premier online store. However, Froliage is not merely just another web-based store. Froliage tells the story of every single Black woman who has her hair “tamed” with a heating tool to appear more refined. This line is a small black-owned business that creates jobs fostering the establishment of generational wealth for each person involved. Not wanting to be outdone, Harris has continued to make purposeful strides in expanding her products. She has ventured beyond hair to skincare, cosmetics, a vegan line of products, and so much more. Froliage also boasts an app available on both Android and iOS. Currently only available in the USA, Froliage will begin shipping internationally next year. For more information, please visit www.froliage.com.

Athleisure and Vintage-Inspired Fashion Top Eyewear Trends in 2022 DALLAS PRNewswire -- Approximately 164 million adults in the United States wear glasses to see clearly, according to The Vision Council, and that number is expected to rise, making spectacles a key accessory in 2022. In fact, 74% percent of respondents to a recent survey conducted by national optical retailer Eyemart Express said additional computer screen time due to working from home along with stress from the pandemic has noticeably worsened their vision. For individuals seeking their first pair of glasses, needing an updated prescription, or wanting to explore a new look with their glasses, Eyemart Express has compiled a list of the top five frame styles that will be popular in 2022. National optical retailer Eyemart Express has compiled a list of the top five eyewear styles that will be popular in 2022. Approximately 164 million adults in the United States wear glasses to see clearly, according to The Vision Council, and that number is expected to rise, making spectacles a key accessory in the new year. National optical retailer Eyemart Express has compiled a list of the top five eyewear styles that will be popular in 2022. Approximately 164 million adults in the United States wear glasses to see clearly, according to The Vision Council, and that number is expected to rise, making spectacles a key accessory in the new year. “Glasses are the finishing touch for an outfit for anyone who needs corrective lenses,” says Katy Hanson, Eyemart Express Chief Marketing Officer. “The top trends in 2022 are reflective of what we are seeing on high-fashion runways and a lot of throwback looks thanks to the rise of thrifting.

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ADAM GROSS TO SERVE AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COMMUNITY COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND ACCOUNTABILITY CHICAGO – Today, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced that Adam Gross has been appointed to serve as the first-ever Executive Director of the newly created and historic Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. In this role, Executive Director Gross will be tasked with standing up the staff, operations, and budget of the newly created Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. “The establishment of a community-led Commission for oversight of the Chicago Police Department and its relevant agencies is a historic milestone for our city, and I am thrilled to announce that Adam Gross will serve as its first Executive Director,” said Mayor Lightfoot. “Under Adam’s leadership, the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability will become a critically important piece of our city’s police accountability infrastructure and empower our communities to take the lead in this incredibly important work. I have the utmost confidence in Adam’s experience and ability to support and guide this new commission, and look forward to working with him as we work to make Chicago a national leader in police reform.” Executive Director Gross is an attorney and policy expert with more than 30 years of experience in developing, advocating for, and implementing structural reforms. Most recently, he served as Director of the Police Accountability Program for Business and Professional People for the Public Interest, leading their efforts to increase public safety, enact systemic police reforms in Chicago, and ensure that those most directly affected by the reforms play an active role in

developing them. Since 2016, he has provided legal, policy, and technical support to community-based coalitions working on the ordinance that creates the Commission, including the Grassroots Alliance for Police Accountability and the Empowering Communities for Public Safety coalition. Executive Director Gross also worked with Mayor Lightfoot on the Mayor’s Police Accountability Task Force and helped develop the Task Force’s key proposals for structural reform. “I am honored and humbled to serve Chicago as the first-ever Executive Director of the newly created Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability,” said Executive Director Adam Gross. “Independent, civilian-led oversight of our police department and police accountability agencies is more important than ever before. I look forward to working with the Commission, District Councils, the Police Department, and partners across the city to give community members a greater opportunity to help build a safer and stronger Chicago. I am grateful to Mayor Lightfoot and the City Council for their leadership on this critical issue and appreciate their confidence in my leadership on this momentous and historic step for our city.” The ordinance establishes a two-tiered model for civilian oversight including: The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability: a city-wide, community-led oversight body (7 members, with four-year terms of office) District Councils: an elected body for each police district (3 members per district, 22 districts, with four-year terms of office)

As Executive Director, Adam will manage the team that supports the Commission and District Council’s work and will serve as the liaison and primary point of contact between the Commission and the Police Department, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA), the Police Board, the Deputy Inspector General for Public Safety, the Mayor’s Office, City Council, and the Consent Decree Monitor. Executive Director Gross will also be responsible for hiring 14 full-time employees. The City Council will nominate fourteen people and the Mayor will appoint seven of them to serve as interim commissioners until the first regular Commission is appointed. The Executive Director and staff will help support these seven interim commissioners and future permanent commissioners. Once appointed, the Commission’s powers will include: Playing a central role in selecting and removing the Police Superintendent, COPA Chief Administrator, and Police Board members. When a vacancy occurs, interview, assess the qualifications of and recommend to the Mayor candidates having appropriate qualifications for the positions of Superintendent and Police Board member. The Commission may also introduce and by two-thirds majority vote adopt a resolution of no confidence in the Superintendent or a Police Board member. When a vacancy occurs, the Commission will appoint the COPA Chief Administrator with the advice and consent of the City Council. The Commission will have the authority to remove the COPA Chief Administrator for cause.

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SHEEN MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES NEW PUBLISHER WILLIAM P. CHAPMAN, III (Black PR Wire) FOUNTAIN INN, SC — SHEEN Magazine announces the promotion of William P. Chapman III to Publisher of SHEEN Magazine. With a proven track record of maximizing revenue, profit and creating high-quality content for the publication, the millennial master strategist and visionary takes his rightful place at the helm of the Ultimate Beauty Guide for the modern-day woman (a global leader in media). With an eye for fashion and the desire to change the landscape of media, businessman and bachelor William P. Chapman, III, is ready to continue the success of SHEEN Magazine built by his mother (previous Publisher Mrs. Kimberly M. Chapman). Although this millennial grew up in a wildly successful family, you might assume William didn’t pay his dues. However, he began his career as a teen within the Chapman conglomerate. With a creative mind and the spirit of an entrepreneur, William worked hard within the organization. His innovative marketing and sales strategies helped increase the ROl’s (return on investments) internationally, earning him various promotions. As a result of his efforts, William has now accepted the Publisher position of SHEEN Magazine. “We are thrilled to have a visionary like William leading SHEEN Magazine at such a historical Sheen Magazine time because he understands the brand,” says Kimberly Chapman. She continues, “William has always been an innovator and knows how to create roadmaps that inspire fresh content from newsworthy influencers while still being the voice of a new generation.” Although changes are usually expected when a company has a new principle, William Chapman states, “My mission is to continue with what made the magazine a premier media platform. Yet, expect some bold new flavoring with an enhanced digital twist from my gen-y perspective.” He continues, “SHEEN has an international influence in beauty, fashion, music, and entertainment content. Thus, we have a fantastic team of worldwide correspondents that will share a bird’s-eye view of the most highly anticipated (and talked about) celebrity and community events.

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Urban Autism Solutions receives $20,000 grant from the Albert Pick, Jr. Fund Urban Autism Solutions has received a $20,000 grant from the Albert Pick, Jr. Fund to support STEM-focused learning opportunities at Growing Solutions Farm. The grant will help the farm maintain its busy production schedule while providing high-quality instruction to young adults with autism and related challenges who learn about urban agriculture and acquire transferrable job skills at the farm. “The Albert Pick, Jr. Fund is pleased to partner with Urban Autism Solutions to support its Growing Solutions Farm, says Iris Krieg, executive director of the Albert Pick, Jr. Fund. “The farm gives young adults with autism and related challenges an incredible opportunity to learn in a positive environment where their assets are valued and they are presented with exciting opportunities for their futures.” Growing Solutions Farm is a 1.2-acre produce farm on Chicago’s West Side run by Urban Autism Solutions. The farm offers produce through a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscription and through weekly farm stands. It also donates 20 percent of the harvest to local food banks through Grace Seeds Ministry. Transition-aged (16 – 22 years old) students with autism and related challenges from West Side Chicago public high schools learn through hands-on experience as they work at the farm while gaining transferrable job skills such as following directions, working as a team, getting to work on time, interacting effectively with co-workers and managing work tasks and schedules. Guided by our lead grower, participants learn everything about urban agriculture including light construction, food safety and sanitation, how to plant and maintain crops, create nutrient-rich compost and how to harvest, wash and package food for sale at our farm stands, through our CSA and to small businesses, restaurants and wholesalers. Much of the work at the farm requires basic math, geometry and science knowledge, such as determining the number of seeds needed to cover a specific area,

evenly spacing out seedlings, and measuring lumber or other materials needed for light construction projects. Students learn basic geometry as they build garden beds and trellises (angles, rectangles) and think about supporting loads (how strong does a trellis need to be to support the weight of a vine as it grows). The concepts of volume and space are used as students determine how much produce is needed to fill different-sized containers (how many tomatoes fit in a pint-sized container). Students also use scales to weigh produce for packaging. Science plays a big role in urban agriculture from watching the weather to understanding basic earth science, and the layers of ground that need to be soaked for watering. “This hands-on approach to STEM subjects is much more effective for this population than learning these

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4. What To Do If Symptoms Develop? Those who develop symptoms should get tested as soon as symptoms develop…and check in with your health professional If a test is negative and symptoms persist: another test might be needed a few days later, particularly for those who use at-home test kits just to be sure If you’re having severe symptoms: Call your doctor’s office and get their advice because: – There are of course other things like the flu that are out there that can mimic COVID symptoms – They may recommend that you receive Monoclonal Antibodies If you’re having mild or lingering symptoms and your at-home test was negative: Retest in three to five days…that’s why most of these kits actually come with two tests 5. What Should An Asymptomatic Person Do Who Tests Positive? Globally, more than 40% of confirmed COVID-19 cases were asymptomatic — and we know that asymptomatic cases can still contribute to the spread of the virus Get in contact with your health care provider The Symptoms of COVID are: (note that many resemble conditions such as seasonal allergies, the common cold and the flu… that’s one reason we strongly suggest getting the flu shot immediately!) A cough Sore throat Minor congestion Low-grade fever Headache Fatigue Loss of taste or smell (mainly associated with the Delta variant) 6. When is Someone With COVID Contagious? A person with COVID-19 is considered infectious starting two days before they develop symptoms, or two days before the date of their positive test if they do not have symptoms The original variants had an incubation period of four to five days but with Omicron, it’s two to three days 7. Quarantine and Isolation: What Do I Need To Know? What Is the difference between the two? Quarantine separates and restricts the movement of people who were exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become sick Isolation separates infected and sick people with a contagious disease from people who are not sick Quarantine Unvaccinated People: Those who believe they have been in contact with someone who has COVID and are unvaccinated should quarantine Those who have been within 6 feet of someone with COVID for a cumulative total of at least 15 minutes over a 24-hour period should stay home for 14 days after their last contact with that person and watch for symptoms – If possible, those quarantining should also stay away from the people they live with, particularly those who are at an increased risk of developing more severe COVID illness

– If symptoms appear within the quarantine window, isolate immediately and contact a healthcare provider, the CDC’s guidance states Vaccinated People: Those who are fully vaccinated do not need to quarantine, according to the CDC, but they should get tested anywhere from five to seven days following their exposure regardless of symptoms

Isolation: Those who test positive, regardless of vaccination status, must isolate, according to the CDC People who are positive for COVID should stay home until it’s safe for them to be around others, including even other members of their home To calculate your full 10 day isolation period, day 0 is your first day of symptoms. Day 1 is the first full day after your symptoms developed If you test positive for COVID-19 and never develop symptoms, day 0 is the day of your positive viral test (based on the date you were tested) and day 1 is the first full day after your positive test. If you develop symptoms after testing positive, your 10day isolation period must start over. Day 0 is your first day of symptoms. Day 1 is the first full day after your symptoms developed Health officials recommend a “sick room” or area for those who are infected and a separate bathroom, if possible That means you should stay in a separate room and use a separate bathroom from other people in your household, if possible, the CDC says You should also wear a mask if you have to be around other people Avoid sharing items (like cups and towels) Avoid public transportation and generally avoid contact with other people Monitor yourself for symptoms. You will likely get specific instructions from your doctor’s office about what to watch for, which might include things like taking your temperature every day Tell your close contacts that you tested positive and they may have been exposed When Can You Resume Contact With Others After Having COVID If you had symptoms The CDC says you can be around others if you meet the following criteria: 10 days since symptoms first appeared and 24 hours with no fever without the use of fever-reducing medications and Other symptoms of COVID-19 are improving (note that loss of taste and smell may persist for weeks or months after recovery and do not count among these symptoms) Note that these recommendations don’t apply to those who have severe COVID or weakened immune systems For those with severe illnesses or weakened immune systems, the CDC says staying home up to 20 days after symptoms first appeared is advised, but people in this group should talk to their healthcare provider before making decisions. People with weakened immune systems may require testing to determine when they can be around others If you tested positive but had no symptoms for the duration of your isolation, the CDC says: You can be with others after 10 days have passed since you had a positive viral test for COVID-19 (based on the date you were tested)

8. When Should You Call a Doctor? When you have tested positive and have symptoms The CDC urges those who have or may have COVID-19 to watch for emergency warning signs and seek medical care immediately if they experience symptoms including: Trouble breathing Persistent pain or pressure in the chest New confusion Inability to wake or stay awake Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone 9. What Do I Do If My Child Under 5 Is Exposed To A COVID Positive Person They do not need to see the doctor if there are no COVID symptoms Your child should quarantine at home for 14 days and watch for symptoms They do need to get a COVID-19 test If needed, the CDC says that you can shorten your child’s quarantine to 10 days as long as your child shows no symptoms, or to 7 days if your child has a negative COVID-19 test on or after day 5 10. What About Monoclonal Antibodies? Monoclonal antibodies are laboratory-produced molecules that act as substitute antibodies that can restore, enhance or mimic the immune system’s attack on cells For COVID, Monoclonal Antibody treatment is available to individuals with serious disease but they must be administered within five days of when you first started developing symptoms. Test positive for COVID-19 (PCR or antigen test), AND: Have had mild-moderate symptoms for 7 days or less (must still be symptomatic), AND: Age ≥ 65 years OR Age 12 years and older weighing at least 40 kg Have at least one of the following: –Overweight as defined by BMI > 25 kg/m2, or if age 12-17, have BMI ≥ 85th percentile for their age and gender based on CDC growth charts – Pregnancy -Chronic kidney disease – Cardiovascular disease (including congenital heart disease, hypertension) – Diabetes – Down syndrome – Dementia – Liver disease – Current or former smoker – Current or history of substance abuse – Immunosuppressive disease or immunosuppressive treatment – History of stroke or cerebrovascular disease – Chronic lung disease – Sickle cell disease – Neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., cerebral palsy) – Having a medical-related technological dependence (e.g., tracheostomy, gastrostomy) Post-exposure preventive monoclonal antibodies are available to those who have been exposed consistently with the CDC’s close contact criteria AND who are: -High risk for developing severe COVID-19 AND – Not fully vaccinated OR vaccinated but immunocompromised AND – 12 years of age or older (and at least 88 pounds)

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