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Balu Organics Play Ball Pits Creates a $1 Million Business for Black Mom

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LEGISLATION IMPROVES ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE

AND REMOVES BARRIERS Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans has supported legislation that meant to remove barriers for providers and improve access to healthcare services for people who are on Medicaid. Some of that legislation includes House Bill 5053 and Senate Bill 3962, which focus on behavioral health and maternal health.

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Samantha Olds Frey is CEO of Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans.

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Angela Stevens New Brand Ambassador for KOSA Professionals

Touré Roberts Writes A New Personal Navigation Guide

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2 NEWS briefly SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE TO OFFER SUMMER GRAPHIC DESIGN SESSION TO HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS

SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. – The Art and Design Department at South Suburban College (SSC) invites students, who will enter their junior or senior year of high school in the fall of 2022, to learn about the Graphic Design Program this summer. This hands-on opportunity will run from June 6 - 16, between 9 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.

Monday through Thursday on the South Holland campus in room 4431.

Participants will have the opportunity to work directly with Pamela Planera, who is not only the Graphic Design and Visual Communications Coordinator at SSC, but a professional graphic design artist and photographer as well.

She will share details learned throughout her many years of experience in this exciting field while focusing on design elements incorporating professional Adobe software tools such as Illustrator and Photoshop. A variety of topics will be covered from print to animation.

Planera remarked, “If you are passionate about art and design, South Suburban College degree programs can teach you the skills to keep it at the center of your universe. In the graphic design summer session, students will be able to build a hands-on experience that combines traditional fine arts with today’s digital tools and techniques. The students will explore their creativity into a career path in graphic design.”

The enrollment fee for this non-credit session, called Graphic Design I, is $99. This opportunity is limited to 20 students. The deadline to apply for this summer session is June 2, 2022 or until full capacity is reached.

Contact Pamela Planera at pplanera@ssc. edu or (708) 596-2000 ext. 2211 for more information or to register. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

NICOR GAS EXPANDS PROGRAM TO HELP FAMILIES PAY THEIR NATURAL GAS UTILITY BILL

Naperville, Ill. -- Nicor Gas is making an additional $1 million available to The Salvation Army’s Shield of Caring program to help assist customers in need who may be struggling in the wake of rising energy prices and inflation that have been further strained by global conflicts.

In October 2021, Nicor Gas contributed $5 million to The Salvation Army to help those still being impacted by the global health and financial crises. In the span of five months, the charitable organization has distributed $1 million of those funds, supporting approximately 4,700 individuals and families in need.

Nicor Gas residential customers can apply online for a Shield of Caring grant at www. shieldofcaring.com or by calling their local Salvation Army corps community center. The Shield of Caring Program builds onto Nicor Gas’ existing Sharing Program to offer bill payment assistance to eligible residential customers in need. The Sharing Program will continue to operate as it has since 1983, with one-time annual grants up to $400 for income-eligible residential customers. To maximize the benefits, customers are first encouraged to apply for assistance from LIHEAP and the Sharing Program prior to applying for a Shield of Caring grant.

Nicor Gas also has a variety of programs to help customers pay their natural gas utility bills. If eligible, individuals can take advantage of more than one energy assistance program offered. To learn more about how to benefit from the energy assistance options available, visit www.nicorgas.com/energyassistance.

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Legislation improves access to healthcare and removes barriers Continued from page 1

BY TIA CAROL JONES

Samantha Olds Frey, CEO of the Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans, talked about the Telehealth package that was passed in Illinois last year. The legislation was a culmination of things learned from the pandemic and public health emergency to ensure people have coverage for telehealth, on the commercial side and on the Medicaid side. Now, there is a focus to define what types of professions can provide telehealth.

Before the pandemic, Illinois Medicaid had a restrictive telehealth benefit, especially regarding mental health.

It was expanded during the pandemic. IAMHP anticipates some changes to areas of the telehealth legislation, more on the operational side. Those changes include having safe and secure HIPAA compliant telehealth platforms.

For things like physical therapy and speech therapy, telehealth was done during the height of the pandemic, but it isn’t the best way to provide services. Healthcare providers have found safe ways to transition patients back to a physical setting.

Medicaid is the largest payer of maternal health and mental health. The hope is that with support of HB5053 and SB3962, access to healthcare will improve outcomes and address disparities in Black and Latino communities.

With the legislation in regard, it addresses challenges of someone in need of inpatient services for mental health

treatment or substance use disorder treatment not being able to find a location. The bill will allow and require bed availability to be posted and updated on a website each day.

“It is critical because just like you and I wouldn’t call or try to make a reservation at a hotel that says they have no vacancies … this is the same for inpatient substance use disorder or mental health treatment. It allows you to focus your resources where there’s availability,” Frey said.

This legislation also is building upon the Illinois Doc Assist program, which allows Primary Care Physicians to call on another doctor to get help when they have resource challenges. The legislation would expand the program beyond Primary Care Physicians to doctors and clinicians within substance use disorder and mental health providers, so they can get assistance. It allows every health care provider to get assistance and enables them to practice at the top of their license.

“We want to make sure that patients with mental health and substance use disorder needs are treated in a comprehensive manner. Because, when they’re not treated in a comprehensive manner, we see adverse outcomes, like overdoses,” Frey said. “So, the more we can support our community-based providers to make sure they’re connecting members to care, to support them in treating members, we believe we will see improved outcomes and a decrease in overdoses.”

BBB issues warning for Department of Workforce Development Scam NORTHERN INDIANA – The BBB serving Northern Indiana has issued a warning to consumers about a new text message scam posing as the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.

In previous years, scammers have preyed on individuals who had applied for unemployment benefits. In the new text scam, reported to BBB in March, consumers receive a text from DWD claiming to have a $3,800 payment available for returning to work, as part of a program called “Back2Work.” The message claims that the money will be direct deposited once the user clicks the link in the text message.

The texts come from an out-of-state area code but contain a link that looks as if it’s from the State of Indiana. The links may contain malware, which could access sensitive information on your device and result in possible identity theft.

The DWD confirmed they will not ask to verify information via text. Instead, users will be prompted to verify their information using the state’s ID.me portal. They encourage those who receive this text not to click on any links and delete any text claiming to be from DWD. If the link is clicked, it is possible the scammer will have access to information on the user’s device which could allow access to take over an unemployment claim or other personal information.

you to text “STOP” or “NO” so you won’t receive future texts. In reality, your reply tells them they have a real, active phone number and could open you up to future attacks. If a text message seems suspicious, don’t reply. Block the number and erase the message.

Look for spelling and grammar errors. A large number of fake texts originate with offshore companies where they may be crafted by someone who isn’t completely fluent in the English language.

Some scammers are highly skilled in English and it may even be their first language, so not every fake text you receive will follow this rule.

If a website looks real, check again. If you do click on a link in a suspicious text message and it appears to take you to an official business website, don’t immediately let your guard down.

Scammers can create a carbon copy of a legitimate website and if you login on the fake site they can steal your username and password. Check the URL carefully to make sure you are on the official website before you navigate within it.

Keep your antivirus software up to date. Antivirus software can alert you to fake and unsafe websites if you happen to click on a link in an unsolicited text message. Keep the software installed and up to date to protect yourself against scammers.

If you spot a scam, whether you’ve lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker and the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

Use BBB’s tips to avoid text scams: Watch out for suspicious links. Most scam text messages contain a link for you to click on. Scammers hope their message will cause you to feel so scared or excited, you’ll click the link without thinking. Some of these links could download malware onto your device. Others may lead you to lookalike websites where scammers hope to harvest your personal information, login ID, and passwords.

If you spot a scam text, don’t reply. Some scammers ask

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INTERESTED IN BECOMING A RECOVERY COACH?

Pathways Now Available at Malcolm X College including one to Help Fight the Opioid Epidemic Like many other states, Illinois faces a shortfall in trained behavioral health workers. Strengthening the behavioral health workforce requires alignment of resources and pathways. Through grants, Malcolm X College now offers pathways to certification in Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) and Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) at no cost to participants.

Awarded by the Health Resources & Service Administration (HRSA), the Opioid-Impacted Family Support Program (OIFSP) is now offered at Malcolm X College. These community and behavioral health training programs in opioid use disorders (OUD) and other substance use disorders (SUD) will work to expand the number of Peer Support Specialists and Community Health Workers available in Chicago and in Illinois.

“Our city must have a robust pipeline of behavioral health specialists to address the traumas negatively impacting many of our communities,” said Mayor Lightfoot. “These certifications will strengthen our trained behavioral health workforce helping us to fight the opioid crisis and foster thriving communities. I commend Malcolm X College for deepening health education with the implementation of this program.”

“Malcolm X College is a leader in health education with broad roots in our communities. We are excited to provide people from learners across the city and the state, the opportunity to work in behavioral health and expand the workforce dedicated to fighting opioid and substance use disorders,” said David A. Sanders, President of Malcolm X College.

Participants will be trained to work in teams, providing services to children whose parents are impacted by OUD and SUD, and other family members also impacted. The work has a special focus on children, adolescents and transitional aged youth in high need areas.

“The peer-to-peer support model has been proven to be beneficial to individuals in recovery along with their loved ones.

The focus on growing this workforce is intentional and essential. The need has never been greater than now,” said Veronica Sek, Director of Medical programs at Malcolm X College.

Awarded in December 2021 by the IL Department of Human Services, the grant supports Malcolm X College’s Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) and Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) pathways at no cost to the student.

Collectively these two grants offer a pathway to earn multiple credentials in the Community Health Worker program with a specialization in SUD/OUD and recovery support.

The Opioid-Impacted Family Support Program Focus (OIFSP) can be completed in 18 months; tuition and the cost of book are included.

Those interested in helping fight the opioid epidemic will have to complete two levels of academic and in-field training.

Level One Complete Community Health Worker Basic Certificate in 1 to 2 semesters (Part-time and Full-time Options Available, Fall Semester Start) Includes five (5) foundational courses with an emphasis on opioid crisis support curriculum Participate in an 80-hour field experience Living stipend available Level Two Students can apply for an OIFSP CHW Apprenticeship opportunity A commitment of one-year (minimum) Part-time or full-time paid opportunities are available Ongoing training and mentorship as you work towards completion of the program Additional stipend available once hired Placement support to complete required field hours to sit for the credentialing exam, and will cover the fees for both the prep course and the exam for students who complete the first two levels.

Later this year, the college will also offer a CRSS/CPRS exam prep course with placement support to complete required field hours to sit for the credentialing exam, and will cover the cost for both the prep course and the exam for students in the program.

For more information about the Community Health Worker Opioid-Impacted Family Support Program and to apply, click here or copy the URL to your browser: https://pages.ccc.edu/ apply/chwoifsp/ For more information about City Colleges offerings, visit www.ccc.edu or call 773-COLLEGE.

Second COVID-19 Boosters Now Available at All Rite Aid Locations for Eligible Individuals PHILADELPHIA PRNewswire -- Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) announced it will begin administering a second booster of the mRNA Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for eligible individuals, following approval by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Individuals aged 50 and older and certain immunocompromised individuals aged 12 and older may receive a second booster at least four months after their first booster. Eligible adults who received a primary vaccine and booster dose of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine at least four months ago may also receive a second booster dose using an mRNA vaccine.

Beginning today, eligible customers may walk in immediately or schedule an appointment at www.riteaid.com/pharmacy/ scheduler. Flu and other vaccines are also available in-store and can be scheduled via the online scheduling tool. Customers may receive their second booster dose at Rite Aid regardless of where

they received their primary series or first booster.

“Vaccination is critical in the continued fight against COVID-19, and as a proud partner in the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, Rite Aid is committed to doing our part to help keep our communities healthy,” said Karen Staniforth, Chief Pharmacy Officer at Rite Aid. “To date, Rite Aid has administered over 15 million COVID-19 vaccinations and encourages anyone who hasn’t received their primary vaccination series to do so, and to get their booster shots when eligible.”

As the trusted, everyday care connector, Rite Aid drives lower health care costs through better coordination, stronger engagement, and personalized services that help you achieve whole health for life. We provide an array of whole being health products and services for the entire family through approximately 2,450 retail pharmacy locations across 17 states. Through Elixir, we provide pharmacy benefits and services to millions of members nationwide. For more information, visit www.riteaid.com.

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POLITICAL AFFAIRS

HUNTER MEASURE TO CREATE TASK FORCE TO RESOLVE DISCRIMINATION IN THE HOUSING INDUSTRY

Legislation sponsored by State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) to create the Real Estate Valuation Task Force to combat discrimination in the housing industry passed the Senate Thursday.

“Discrimination in the housing industry goes back decades, and it has yet to be rectified today,” Hunter said. “Black and Brown people won’t have a fair chance at renting and owning a home until discrimination is addressed on a systemic level.”

The Real Estate Valuation Task Force is a response to an unresolved history of federal housing agencies, including the Federal Home Owners’ Loan Corporation and the Federal Housing Administration, discriminating against Black and Brown people when underwriting real estate loans.

Both agencies devalued property or refused to make loans secured by property in communities of color. The harmful consequences of this discrimination is still evident today.

“This is more than a historical issue – people are still being denied housing opportunities because of their skin color,” Hunter said. “I am confident that the task force will identify trends so we can put an end to housing discrimination in Illinois.”

Anyone who has experienced housing discrimination can file a complaint with the Illinois Department of Human Rights.

House Bill 4410 moves to the House for concurrence.

IN-HOME PATIENTS TO RECEIVE EQUITABLE CARE UNDER HARRIS’S LAW

To ensure patients needing home health services receive adequate care, State Senator Napoleon Harris, III (D-Harvey) advanced legislation to require all state health insurance plans to offer coverage.

“Home care offers individualized services that are tailored to the client’s health care needs and finances,” Harris said. “By ensuring all state insurance plans cover home services, Illinois can play a tremendous role in protecting the most vulnerable among us, including older residents, the chronically ill and individuals with disabilities.”

House Bill 5585 will require all health insurance plans governed by state law issued on or after Jan. 1, 2024, to provide coverage for access to home health services for the duration of medically necessary care.

Home health services will be offered to any individual at their residence to treat significant illnesses or conditions diagnosed by a licensed physician.

House Bill 5585 passed the Senate and now heads to the governor for further review.

SIMMONS SPONSORS MEASURE TO STRENGTHEN LEAD MITIGATION PROCEDURES PASSES SENATE

To protect communities across Illinois from the deadly impact of lead, State Senator Mike Simmons (D-Chicago) is leading a measure to strengthen lead mitigation procedures.

“Virtually every community across the state is affected by lead in our water supply,” said Simmons. “This bill provides a systemic response to a problem that is systemic in nature, is decades in the making, and often does the most injury to Black and Brown communities.”

House Bill 4369 would require the Illinois Department of Public Health to follow up on lead mitigation notices by carrying out inspections to ensure the work has been completed. The current law merely permits an inspection, while this legislation will require and enforce lead mitigation efforts.

Lead is a heavy metal and suspected carcinogen that was frequently used in paint, plumbing materials, and many other items before the 1980s. Today, it is mostly found in aging water pipes, contaminated soil, and peeling paint found on windows, baseboards, trim, and doors. No amount of lead exposure is considered safe for children or adults.

“Removing lead from all housing and facilities is long overdue and is critical towards overall health equity and racial equity across Illinois,” Simmons said. “I am hopeful we can continue to work together on this systemic solution that ensures the people of Illinois can have access to clean drinking water.”

House Bill 4369 passed the Senate and awaits further consideration.

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4 BUSINESS MICHELE A. ROBERTS JOINS VAUNT INC’s BOARD OF DIRECTORS NEW YORK PRNewswire -- Vaunt Inc. (Vaunt) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Roger Mason Jr, announce the addition of former National Basketball Players Association Executive Director (NBPA), Michele A. Roberts, to the Company’s Board of Directors. A sports and entertainment intellectual property (IP) development company, Vaunt is trailblazing new ways for talent to connect across the globe. The first woman to hold a leadership position in a major professional sports union in North America, Roberts will add a rich, important perspective to Vaunt’s strategies in the evolving landscape of streaming content.

“We are thrilled for Michele to join the PRNewsFoto Board of Vaunt and provide insights from her years of experience,” said Roger Mason Jr, Chief Executive Officer of Vaunt Inc, “Vaunt was created to empower players and talent to connect with their fans in new and innovative ways. Fundamentally, our Company flourishes by increasing voice, and that’s what Michele has spent her career doing—it’s what she is known for—adding more diverse voices to the room and being unwavering in her convictions.”

“Barriers are constantly and arbitrarily erected with systems and institutional power telling people what is and is not possible. Vaunt is a company dedicated to exactly the opposite of that, which is why I am so excited to join this Board,” said former National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Executive Director, Michele A. Roberts, “ Vaunt ‘s mission to create access and opportunity is perfectly aligned with what I’ve spent my career advocating for.”

To learn more, visit www.vaunt.com.

You can also find us on Twitter @Vaunt and Instagram @Vaunt.

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Balu Organics Play Ball Pits Creates a $1 Million Business for Black Mom TORONTO PRNewswire -- When shapes. parents see how much fun toddlers have “We sell top-of-the-line foam playing and diving into Balu Organics products locally sourced from Ontarfoam ball play pits, they know they have io, Canada that adhere to strict North to get one for their little ones, too.

American safety regulations. Parents “Ball pits can be a unique part trust us because we only sell products of playtime for toddlers and can help that our own children would use,” said nurture their natural creativeness and Spencer. curiosity,” said Balu Organics Founder, Balu Organics is also CertiDanielle Spencer.

PUR-US certified and known for its When working mom, Spencer, excellent customer service. discovered the environmentally friendly Offering a quality product with atfoam toy that provided hours of fun and tentive customer service has paid off — entertainment for her own young daughmost of her U.S. and Canadian customter, she knew it was a winner. ers are from word-of-mouth. She has She founded Balu Organics, a blackmore than 150 positive reviews alone on owned business that started online from Etsy, and social media influencers have her basement during the height of the raved about her product. pandemic in 2020, now revenue is set to Her products were selected by hit seven figures. bookstore Indigo as one of the finalists Danielle Spencer founded Balu Organics, a blackHer products provide a safe and of their Mini Marché program that owned business that started online from her basefun play activity, so parents can get supports local Canadian businesses. Balu ment during the height of the pandemic in 2020, now much-needed rest, free time, or most like- revenue is set to hit seven figures. PRNewsFoto Organics has also been featured in several ly cross off chores from their never-endarticles, including The New York Post, ing to-do lists.

Vanity Fair, Fatherly, and BuzzFeed.

Balu Organics was born out of the desire to give Spencer’s As a healthier alternative to polyethylene foam, Balu Organics daughter a unique product that challenged her physical and mental offers an environmentally friendly green soy-based high-resiliency growth while satisfying her boundless curiosity. foam option called Koosh, which is safe and doesn’t emit harmful Spencer also puts her daughter to work as the main model in chemicals. all her marketing materials, so she gets to spend time with her as The green foam is also 100 percent organic, so it can be compostshe works on the business and sees how she reacts to new products ed and is exclusively available only at Balu Organics. The brand is the firsthand. only company in North America offering this product.

“Now demand is so high, we’re set to sell $1 million, only after “Moms and parents always have a soft spot for their kids, so 18 months. After navigating all the perils and pitfalls that cause many they’re willing to spend a little more for a great product like this. small businesses to fail, we’ve expanded into a 2,500 square foot Grandparents and people attending baby showers are also buying our warehouse, and we’re looking at moving into a bigger place,” Spencer product as gifts,” Spencer said. said.

“Our daughter started playing in the ball pit at three months old Her cloth-covered foam play pits are filled with soft cuddly play when we started the business, and she never got bored. You can also balls, so toddlers can safely dive in without getting hurt. Toddlers who watch how your baby grows and progresses over time, from laying in are still crawling can also stand up in the play pits, using the edge of the pit to standing up,” said Spencer. the pits as a handrail guide.

Balu Organics creates products that will still delight and entertain Toddlers are naturally attracted to the ball pits, which encourage your baby at every stage and are also available online at Best Buy, safe and creative playtime while nurturing their growing curiosities Indigo, Etsy, and The Tot. about the world around them. The pits help their physical and mental “From tummy time to first climb, we’re committed to making development, from crawling to walking. sure you have the best and most beautiful options for your little one’s Besides play ball pits, Balu Organics also sells playmats, and developmental playtime. If you have any questions, please review the will soon be diversifying into baby couches and ball pits of different Balu Organics website or contact me directly,” said Spencer.

Lafayette Square Appoints Onay Payne as Managing Director of Real Estate NEW YORK, March 24, 2022 / PRNewswire/ -- Lafayette Square, an impact investment platform, announced that Onay Payne has been appointed Managing Director of Real Estate. In this newly created role, Payne will oversee the firm’s real estate division, which will utilize long-term capital and coordinated services to support the revitalization of neighborhoods in historically marginalized communities through municipally significant redevelopments as well as the creation and preservation of affordable housing. Payne will also be a part of the investment committee that will oversee all of Lafayette Square’s broader real estate activities including strategic joint ventures and inclusive real estate development.

Payne is a real estate veteran with over

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twenty-five years of industry experience.

Prior to joining Lafayette Square, she was an equity partner, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Clarion Partners, a real estate investment firm with over $70 billion in assets under management. Over the course of her career at Clarion Partners, which began in 2003, Payne served in multiple investment roles with oversight of multiple commingled funds and separate accounts invested across all major property types and markets throughout the United States and Mexico, and also served on the Investment and Career Management Committees. Payne began her career within the investment banking division at JPMorgan Chase.

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our impact investment platform,” said Damien Dwin, founder and CEO of Lafayette Square. “Her background melds deep real estate investment expertise with a passion for creating positive impact in local communities.”

“I share Damien’s and the Lafayette Square team’s vision in leveraging an impact-driven investment approach to make a lasting difference in communities that have historically been overlooked and undercapitalized,” said Payne. “I’m honored to join such an innovative platform and help scale our real estate investment efforts to enact meaningful change in underserved areas.”

Payne is a recognized leader within the real estate industry, having been selected as a member of Commercial Observer’s 2021 Power Finance 50 list, featured in the Pace Common Ground Campaign for Gender Equality in 2017, inducted into Toigo Foundation’s inaugural “40 Under 40” list in 2013, and featured in Real Estate Forum Magazine’s “Women of Influence 2010.”

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Angela Stevens New Brand Ambassador for KOSA Professionals Angela Stevens teams up with KOSA Professionals to promote hot tools in a new way

New York – Innovative black-owned hot it. With KOSA Professionals, Yummie continues tools brand KOSA Professionals announces new to help open doors for all women in the beauty brand ambassador as Emmy award-winning hairindustry. stylist, children’s book author, and mentor Angela KOSA ProfesStevens. As a leader in the hair and beauty indussionals continues to try, KOSA Professionals partnership with Angela improve the lives of Stevens will assist in educating consumers on everyday people with how to style their hair with the revolutionary tools their best-selling Elite that are safe for all hair types.

Infrared Styler, which Angela Stevens is known for creating is a versatile heat styler versatile and stylish looks and has worked with that allows you to style some of music and entertainment’s top influencin a variety of styles es including Rihanna, Lupita Nyong’o, Keke such as straightening Palmer, Rita Ora, and countless others. She is hair or creating breach the hairstylist for Oprah Winfrey Networks’ waves. For a bonus, award-winning legal drama television series All this styler shuts off Rise. Through the years, Angela’s passion for automatically after sixty hair care and education grew leading her to write minutes. The fan-favorand self-publish her own children’s book “Hair.” ite Triple Threat Infrare Courtesy of Kosas Professionals “Hair” helps to shed light on the importance of KOSA Professionals is a black-owned hair loving and taking care of the hair we are born with, making this a quintessenstyling tool brand founded by Nigerian-American Yummie O made for all. tial partnership with KOSA Professionals.

All hot tools are made specifically to be innovative and safe for everyone’s “As we continue to innovate and excel in the beauty category, we feel hair type and lifestyle. KOSA Professionals is on a mission to create heat Angela embodies the essence of KOSA Professionals and what it truly tools that will help you and hairstylists alike to create flawless hairstyles means to be a voice for everyone to celebrate their hair,” said Yummie O, that are sleek and won’t compromise the health of your hair. KOSA ProCEO & Founder of KOSA Professionals. fessionals strive to develop highly effective, elegant-looking, ergonomic, Yummie O is a Nigerian-American “mompreneur” and business mogul and lightweight tools that will make you the envy amongst hair and beauty whose entrepreneurial journey began when she leaped out on faith, leaventhusiasts. ing her career in IT consulting to start her own business after finding her KOSA Professionals collection includes six styling hair tools ranging passion in the beauty industry. Yummie is a mother and a mentor to young from $95 - $195 and available in black and blush. The brand is available women and has a mission to help others find their unique niche and excel in exclusively on KosaProfessionals.com.

Mignon Faget Ushers in New Era With Latest Spring Jewelry Collection

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STORM REID DROPS ALL NEW STYLES AS PART OF HER PACSUN ARASHIBLU COLLECTION LOS ANGELES PRNewswire -Pacsun announced its second drop with actress, producer, and future filmmaker Storm Reid under her Storm Reid x Pacsun ArashiBlu Collection. Debuting in July 2021, Storm Reid x Pacsun ArashiBlu Collection was created with body positivity and inclusivity in mind, and the current drop consists of all new swim styles, including bikinis, one pieces, cover ups and more.

Reid is bringing a fresh take to the latest collection, offering new super soft lurex and flat swim fabrications, while also detailing the pieces with an assortment of different hardware, silver and gold beads.

“For this collection, I wanted the suits to be bold, bright and colorful,” said Storm Reid. “Colors express our emotions, energy, and playfulness, and I am grateful and extremely proud of this continued partnership with Pacsun.”

“Storm has an incredible eye for fashion and detail and this new evolution of her ArashiBlu Collection really shows

her depth and versatility,” said Brie Olson, President at Pacsun. “She is a great partner, and we are so excited to bring these new styles to our consumers in time for warm weather months.”

Along with concepting all of the creatives and designs, Storm self shot and helped direct the campaign.

Storm Reid is an actress, producer, artivist and current freshman at USC. She is best known for her roles in A Wrinkle in Time, Invisible Man, Don’t Let Go, and The Suicide Squad, among many others.

Reid most recently was seen returning for the second season of HBO’s smash hit Euphoria alongside Zendaya. In 2013, Reid and her mother, Robyn Simpson, launched A SEED & WINGS Productions, an independent multimedia production house rooted in narratives that forge multi-cultural conversations, entertain, educate, and uplift. The collection is now available exclusively at https://www.pacsun.com/ storm-reid/ in sizes XXS - XL and range from $24.95 to $59.95.

NEW ORLEANS PRNewswire -buted in August 2021, we were introduced The story of Mignon Faget’s latest Spring to the Jasmine leaves, we now watch as Collection is an inspiring shift into the new the latest additions bloom in tandem with direction Mignon Faget is entering within the vines lining New Orleans’ streets and the world of jewelry. houses.

Blending three generations of women “With each new collection now into Mignon Faget’s Spring Catalog narracomes a new story and an opportunity for tive lets us dive into the brand to speak the past, present, and to the inspiration future personalities of behind the designs a Mignon Faget Coland the Collectors. lector. The longtime Mignon Faget jewelry Collector is a strong continues to evolve and vibrant woman and is a catalyst for who has passed down stories. By wearing her love for Mf. to meaningful pieces of her daughter and jewelry, our Collectors granddaughter. The can stay connected to present-day Collector their own stories and is a woman confident bring them out into in her worth, comthe world with them,” fortable with being said Maghan Oroszi, forceful and feminine.

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Chicago State University (CSU) is pleased to announce the award of $450,000 from the FY22 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. This critical financial investment will be dedicated to the purchase of science laboratory equipment for the University’s Health Sciences Simulation Lab. The new equipment will be part of CSU’s state-of-the-art Health Sciences Simulation Lab, which will train thousands of students for jobs in the medical profession. The College of Health Sciences and the College of Pharmacy at CSU are critical to sustaining a pipeline of underrepresented professionals by educating a caring and competent, and diverse student body. CSU graduates have 100 percent job placement in nursing and occupational therapy and the College of Pharmacy is first in the Midwest for graduating underrepresented students with doctoral degrees.

“The COVID-19 pandemic magnified alarming disparities in our healthcare system and exacerbated workforce shortages. Chicago State University has been leading the way in training students to address these challenges. That’s why I secured this new federal investment in CSU’s Health Simulation Lab to help train a diverse, highly-skilled workforce of medical professionals,” said U.S. Senator Dick Durbin.

“The Health Sciences Simulation Lab will provide top-level training to our students and supply the diverse leadership needed in the health profession,” said Zaldwaynaka (“Z”) Scott, Esq., President of Chicago State University. “Located in the heart of Chicago’s South Side, CSU is uniquely positioned to be the center of training for Health Sciences professionals that represent the patients they serve.”

Chicago State University (CSU), founded in 1867, is the oldest public university in the Chicago Metropolitan area. The University’s five colleges offer over 70 undergraduate and graduate degree-granting and non-degree programs. CSU is committed to equity in education, serving as the only U.S. Department of Education-designated four-year Predominantly Black Institution in Illinois and ranked by a Harvard economist in the top 4% of public and private universities nationwide in supporting our graduates’ economic mobility. The University serves as a prominent civic space on the greater South Side of Chicago by hosting a multitude of athletic, educational, cultural, and recreational activities. The University is located near public transit that provides convenient access to the campus. Visit www.csu.edu.

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Seven Tips for Managing Caregiver Stress During National Stress Awareness Month This April Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Offering Helpful Information to Family Caregivers

NEW YORK (March 31, 2022)— Stress can damage your health if you do not manage it properly—especially if you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia-related illness. As part of National Stress Awareness Month this April, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing seven tips to help caregivers manage their stress.

“Stress management and self-care are essential for every Alzheimer’s caregiver. Untreated stress increases the risk of caregiver burnout and can cause high blood pressure, heart problems, anxiety, depression, and numerous other health issues,” said Jennifer Reeder, LCSW, AFA’s Director of Educational and Social Services. “Being proactive in dealing with stress has both short-term and long-term benefits for caregivers’ physical, mental, and emotional health, which is why it’s something that they should prioritize.”

AFA suggests the following tips for Alzheimer’s caregivers to prevent and manage their stress: • Flexibility helps. A caregiver’s attitude plays a huge role in stress levels—if the caregiver is calm and relaxed, it helps the individual living with Alzheimer’s to be as well. Conversely, an angry, agitated caregiver increases the chances that the person for whom they are caring will be angry and agitated too.

Be adaptable, be positive, and aim for constructive solutions to changing situations.

• Deal with what you can control. You cannot control every stress-causing factor, but you can control how you react to them. Focusing on finding solutions to the problem can help reduce the stress it’s causing.

• Mind your health. Inadequate rest, poor diet and lack of exercise can all exacerbate stress (and create other health prob-

lems as well). As best you can, prioritize getting sleep, eating right, drinking plenty of water and being active. You cannot provide quality care to a loved one if you don’t take care of yourself.

• Clear and refresh your mind. Exercise, yoga, meditating, listening to music, walking, or even taking a few deep breaths can all help relax the mind and reduce stress. Find something that works for you and do it regularly!

• Take things one day at a time. Resolving everything at once is both impossible and unrealistic—don’t hold yourself to that unreasonable expectation. Prioritize, set practical goals, do your best to achieve them, and take things one day at a time.

• Stay in touch. There are so many ways to stay socially connected with family and friends—visits, FaceTime, phone calls, text messages, and emails, just to name a few. Disconnecting from your support structure and staying bottled-up increases stress.

• Be open with your feelings. Sometimes just talking about your stress can help relieve it. Whether it’s with someone in your support structure, a professional or even a stranger, don’t be reluctant to open up. AFA’s Helpline has licensed social workers available for caregivers seven days to provide support or even just listen.

The AFA Helpline is available seven days a week to help provide information and support regarding caregiver stress and other caregiving questions. Connect with a licensed social worker by calling 866-232-8484, web chatting at www.alzfdn. org or sending a text message to 646-586-5283. The web chat and text message features can serve individuals in more than 90 different languages.

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JOHNNIE WALKER TAPS BRITTANY HOWARD AND TIA P. TO CREATE OFFICIAL ANTHEM FOR ANGEL CITY FC NEW YORK PRNewswire -- Johnnie Walker, the most popular Scotch Whisky brand in the world, has announced the launch of First Strides, a long-term initiative that aims to celebrate, inspire and enable those people and organizations that are taking bold steps towards progress, and pushing boundaries to move culture forward for all.

To kick off the program with a special nod to strides being made for women’s progress, Johnnie Walker and partners at the National Women’s Soccer League’s LA-based Angel City Football Club tapped five-time Grammy Award-winning artist Brittany Howard and LA-based artist Tia P. to create “Running with the Angels,” the first original anthem for a U.S. women’s professional sports team and the official anthem for the ACFC team. The song is an ode to the team’s trailblazing spirit, as the world’s first majority women-founded, owned and operated pro-soccer team, and will serve as a celebratory anthem for the team and fans as they take the field for their first season next month.

“This anthem is a celebration of women, of Angel City FC, of the city of Los Angeles, and of everyone around the country doing bold things to create positive change in the world,” said Brittany Howard. “I’m proud to continue creating meaningful work with Johnnie Walker that hopefully inspires people to keep walking together towards a more equitable future.”

Along with the anthem release, Johnnie Walker will enable more people to take bold steps towards progress through a series of First Strides grants. Anyone 21+ can apply for a First Stride grant but the brand will continue to dedicate funding to communities where inequality exists.

Through a partnership with the go-to funding

marketplace for women-owned businesses IFundWomen, Johnnie Walker will continue to support women entrepreneurs and fuel women-owned businesses. The brand is also introducing a grants and mentorship program with first-of-its-kind streaming service Blacktag, who is changing the model for pay equity among Black creators.

Particularly inspiring and impactful first strides will be identified by the ‘Walkers’ – a diverse group of thought leaders and cultural changemakers.

This network includes powerhouse writer and producer Kenya Barris, actor, producer, and activist Sophia Bush, and comedian and creator Lilly Singh.

“Progress is the core of Johnnie Walker’s DNA, which is why we are committed to celebrating and propelling the people and organizations taking bold steps to move culture forward,” said Sophie Kelly, Senior Vice President of Whiskies at Diageo North America. “Our partners at Angel City FC, IFundWomen and Blacktag are doing just that - breaking the mold and creating more equity - and we are proud to continue partnering with them and others to fund and toast First Strides.”

The Johnnie Walker First Strides initiative builds on the impact of the brand’s ‘First Women’ campaign, launched in 2020 to celebrate the many women breaking glass ceilings to achieve monumental firsts.

The campaign also highlighted the brand’s ongoing support of constitutional equality for women via partnership with the ERA Coalition, which continues today.

For more information on Johnnie Walker and to apply for a First Strides grant, visit johnniewalker.com/en-us/firststrides. Be sure to follow @JohnnieWalkerUS on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

LOS ANGELES PRNewswire -- Bestselling author, businessman, producer, and popular inspirational leader Touré Roberts today announced that his third book, Balance: Positioning Yourself to Do All Things Well, will be released on April 26, 2022. In Balance, Roberts guides readers through an eye-opening journey that unpacks a revolutionary formula for PRNewsFoto breaking the patterns of inconsistency that keep them from being their best, leaving behind past hit-or-miss cycles and unlocking successful outcomes in life, love and business.

This illuminating guide brings a unique perspective to the evasive concept of balance. Transcending familiar theories of work-life balance, in the book, Roberts teaches that balance is a state of existence that, when realized, brings forth not only the highest version of an individual but optimizes their life’s output. As he unpacks the concept of balance with stunning relatability, Roberts connects with readers on every level. His easy-to-grasp style of teaching and unabashed vulnerability shed light on a missing link and source of longing in the human experience — the innate desire for Balance.

As an author, speaker, entrepreneur, CEO, the lead pastor of a global movement, a devoted husband and a father of six, Roberts understands firsthand the importance of finding true balance in one’s life.

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fectively give pieces of yourself to important parts of your life,” said Roberts. “It’s about knowing and becoming your entire self—and then giving from your wholeness to everyone and everything within the context of your life.”

Using life-changing principles gleaned from his own personal experiences in relationships, leadership and business, Roberts’ book stands out as a relatable, eye-opening resource that will not only educate, but inspire. Key topics include: The Power of No, which unpacks why “no” is the most powerful word in your vocabulary There’s No Team in I, a paradigm-shifting exploration of the difference between being selfish and a term Roberts coins as being “self-ful” The 5 Signs of Imbalance, which helps you quickly identify imbalances in your life and effectively respond before crisis hits Balance after the Blow, a step-by-step guide to get you back on your feet after experiencing an unexpected setback A personal navigation guide like no other, Balance enables readers to chart a path to productivity, peace, positivity, purpose, and unlimited possibilities.

Balance: Positioning Yourself to Do All Things Well is available for pre-order at amazon.com.

Touré shares his life with his spouse and best friend, author, businesswoman, pastor and popular women’s influencer Sarah Jakes Roberts. The Roberts have six children together and reside in Los Angeles.

PHARRELL WILLIAMS’ BLACK AMBITION BUILDS UPON INAUGURAL YEAR’S SUCCESS Black PR Wire) Los Angeles, Calif.

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Improve Your Home and Its Value (Family Features) Home upgrades happen for different reasons but enhancing your home’s curb appeal and value are often at the top of the list. These projects can make it easier to enjoy your home knowing they carry a return on investment of up to 92%, according to the Remodeling 2021 Cost vs. Value Report published in “Remodeling Magazine.” Plus, you’ll have the added benefit of knowing you’re making a sound investment should you decide to sell down the road.

high-ROI ideas to increase the value of your house

Stone Veneer Stone veneer is an upgrade that adds warmth and texture with the look of natural stone, but without the expense. It’s also a durable product that is low maintenance, so you don’t have to worry about sealing or painting.

With the variety of styles and colors available, it’s easy for homeowners to mix and match to create a custom look. Mortarless options like ClipStone are designed to be installed with screws and common tools, making them accessible options for both professionals and DIYers. With a built-in water management system, overlapping edges to minimize gaps, reversible outside corners and a variety of accessories, mortarless options allow homeowners to achieve the look of traditional masonry without the hassle.

Garage Doors Exterior features often bring a big return on investment because a home with strong curb appeal can make a great first impression on potential buyers. The garage doors are no exception. If you think of your garage doors as a purely functional element of your home, you may be surprised to learn garage door replacement is actually the best home upgrade you can make, according to the report.

Garage doors aren’t just functional; they can be a focal point of your home’s exterior design, completely transforming the exterior. Depending on the style and features you choose, an updated garage door is also a smart strategy for managing climate and adding security to your home.

Windows Windows are another smart investment for numerous reasons. Not only do they provide a sophisticated presence that can greatly enhance curb appeal, upgraded windows play a major role in energy conservation.

Homeowners also rely on windows to make a bold statement. For example, Simonton black exterior windows and patio doors can help perfect a wide range of architectural styles including farmhouse, modern, industrial and contemporary designs.

This award-winning line of vinyl windows offers homeowners a

variety of styles and colors to customize both their home’s interior and exterior spaces. The windows are AAMA Gold Certified, passing some of the industry’s most stringent quality assurance testing for air leakage, water penetration and wind pressure – resulting in low-maintenance windows with lasting durability, weather resistance and energy efficiency.

Deck Additions Adding a deck is an easy way to improve your home’s exterior appeal and increase your livable space. Wooden decks rank in the top 10 for ROI, according to the report. An attractive deck situated off the living room or kitchen can make those rooms feel larger, especially when you’re entertaining, and guests can circulate freely between indoor and outdoor spaces.

A well-constructed deck also serves as a transition point from the home to the backyard, where you may invest in even more outdoor living features.

You’ll achieve the greatest ROI by designing your deck to integrate seamlessly with your home and landscaping and even stone accents.

Also take functional features into consideration, including privacy and protection from the wind and sun. Depending on your climate, it may be beneficial to design a deck for maximum shade during the warm months or to make the most of sunlight during the cool seasons. Features like built-in kitchens, stone accents, TV mounts and access to water features all lend high-end custom touches that also boost ROI. Siding If you’re considering updating your home’s color and trim, re-siding is a great way to transform its curb appeal while also earning a hefty return on the investment and giving yourself (or a future owner) the gift of lower maintenance living.

With 15 different collections, Ply Gem Mastic has an array of solutions to help homeowners transform their living spaces such as board and batten, hand-split shake shingles, traditional Dutch lap siding and more.

Each is available with detailed wood grain texture in a variety of rich, ontrend colors, including increasingly popular dark options.

Entry Doors One of the simplest projects in the report, a new entry door can also make a big impact because it’s one of the first things potential buyers see. Not only can a steel door help make a good first impression, it also serves as an updated security feature and can offer additional insulation, which makes for a good investment if you live in an area that experiences extreme weather.

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