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READI Chicago will use the $2 million investment it received from JP Morgan Chase to continue its mission to assist those who have experienced the criminal justice system and gun violence.

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READI CHICAGO RECEIVES $2 MILLION INVESTMENT

READI Chicago has received a $2 million investment from JP Morgan Chase. The investment will allow the organization to continue to be able to provide resources to men at risk of gun violence involvement. PAGE 2

AAFA Asks Congress to Tackle Racial Disparities in Asthma and Allergy

Study: Moms Consider Face Coverings to Be Ongoing And Essential

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION ACE ANNOUNCES TWO FULL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HBCU GRADUATES American College of Education recently announced that it is offering two full education program scholarships to graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for the August 24, 2021, term.

The scholarships will be available for one master’s-level applicant and one doctoral-level applicant. Candidates must apply by June 20 and will be chosen by July 16.

Read more about the scholarship application and requirements at https://www.ace.edu/ scholarships/hbcu-graduate-scholarship. Read more about ACE at https://www.ace.edu/

HEALTH

AAFA ASKS CONGRESS TO TACKLE RACIAL DISPARITIES IN ASTHMA AND ALLERGY Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) brings patient spokespeople and advocates from across the nation to Congress to help advance policies to improve the lives of the community it serves. This year’s meetings were held via Zoom due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

This year, AAFA is asking Congress to support legislation that continues to improve research, prevention, treatment, and access to care to save lives and promote health equity. “AAFA’s policy recommendations along with the funding and legislative action we’re urging Congress to take, play critical roles in unburdening Americans experiencing the worst health outcomes at a disproportionate rate.

“Promoting racial equity in asthma and allergy care requires rebuilding and creating new systems,” said Kenneth Mendez, CEO and president of AAFA. “We must include health considerations and equitable solutions in all policy-making decisions to make real and lasting change. When we’re able to make a difference in prioritizing equal access to prevention, treatment and cure across disease categories everyone benefits.”

LAW & POLITICS

ABA BOOK GUIDES LAWYERS, EMPLOYERS AND UNION ADVOCATES THROUGH LABOR ARBITRATION CASES Just published by the American Bar Association, “Labor Arbitration Practice: An Advocate’s Handbook” leads the reader through each step of the labor arbitration process from the perspective of the advocate. The book was written for union and management lawyers and lay advocates alike.

Though this book deals solely with labor arbitration, advocates may find themselves with a case in other related arenas, such as employment disputes in nonunion settings, and may find relevant and useful information in most of the chapters of this book.

Author Charles Loughran has made a career spanning 55 years in the fields of labor relations and collective bargaining. He has extensive handson experience as a labor negotiator, arbitration advocate, labor relations executive, employment mediator and labor arbitrator. The cost of the book is $229.95. Orders can be placed by calling 800285-2221 or by visiting shopaba.org

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READI Chicago has received a $2 million investment from JP Morgan Chase.

The investment will allow the organization to continue to be able to provide resources to men at risk of gun violence involvement.

JP Morgan Chase has also continued to commit to its Second Chance program, which allows for the financial institution to hire people with criminal backgrounds.

READI Chicago, a Heartland Alliance program, provides cognitive behavioral therapy, paid transitional jobs, as well as support that assists participants in leading safer, more stable lives.

Eddie Bocanegra, senior director of READI Chicago, said the goals for READI Chicago include creating a pathway for careers and employment, and creating a safer community by helping to reduce gun violence.

“In order for that to happen, something that is very intentional, we have to build capacity for our partner agencies in the communities we are working in right now,” he said.

Charlie Corrigan, JP Morgan Chase head of Midwest Philanthropy, said JP Morgan Chase wanted to make the investment to READI Chicago because it loves working with Heartland Alliance and READI Chicago. He added, the organizations share JP Morgan’s goals.

“We want communities that are prosperous, communities that are inclusive, where everyone has a chance to participate in the economy, and we know we won’t get to that vision unless we are intentional in the way we provide programs and resources for all community members but in particular, vulnerable community members, and those who have a risk of being involved in violence or have an experience with the criminal justice system, are absolutely in that category of being vulnerable and yet have so much potential to contribute to our community,” he said.

JP Morgan Chase has committed to a $2 million investment in Heartland Alliance’s READI Chicago program which aims to reduce the risk of men to be involved in gun violence. Photos provided by Heartland Alliance

Corrigan said on a national level, JP Morgan Chase has supported Second Chance opportunities with its Second Chance hiring, as well as with the formation of a Second Chance Business Coalition. He said supporting second chance employment opportunities and people who have been involved in the criminal justice system is a high priority for JP Morgan Chase.

“We think that we at JP Morgan Chase can have an impact by our own hiring, so we are actively working to hire more individuals who have justice involvement, we’re advocating for policy, so how do we make policies that reduce barriers at the federal level so that more people can be hired and they’re not excluded and they can participate in things like Pell Grants, and programs that help people get training and education,” he said.

Corrigan said JP Morgan Chase wants to use resources to invest in programs that deliver results, like READI Chicago. He said the investments are charitable donations, but they call them investments because they see a return.

“We see a return and impact in the lives of participants of READI, for example. We’re

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seeing participants reduce their participation in violence, we’re seeing them gain skills, we’re seeing them gain some stability in their lives that we think will lead to a return on that investment and their ability to have productive lives and to reach their own goals,” he said. “When it comes to Chicago, we just have a great partnership with Heartland and the READI Program.

And, this grant builds on work we’ve been doing together since 2017. And, we think this grant will be a major support to serve their participants even better.”

Bocanegra said in his experience, in government and even philanthropy, sometimes people do it to feel good. He said what he values about READI’s partnership with JP Morgan Chase is that it has been done through the lens of race and equity. “They recognize in order to address systemic issues, in order to address issues around employment, and by that I simply mean, how do we tap into a workforce that is constantly being marginalized. People who have been formerly incarcerated, people who have been victims of gun violence, they have to wrestle with so many

other barriers,” he said. “And, there’s not just a cookie cutter solution to address those issues. You need a long-term strategy to provide an intervention and to also see the benefits of those intervention services.”

Bocanegra said READI Chicago has been able to hire more than 100 staff in communities the organization is working in on the South and West sides of the city. He said those communities have been impacted by gun violence as well as criminal justice involvement.

“I would encourage philanthropy and government to look at their investments in a very similar way, to invest in long-term solutions. We are wrestling with decades of marginalization and disinvestment. So, it’s really important that we continue to find pathways for our marginalized population that they too can be acknowledged as part of the community, and as part of the employee sector,” he said.

For more information on READI Chicago, visit www. heartlandalliance.org/readi/.

For more information on JP Morgan Chase’s Second Chance Agenda, visit tinyurl. com/x2pryt2b.

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POLITICAL Affairs

Seanator Jones announces more than $42-million investment in 14th Senate District roads and bridges State Senator Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) announced that the 14th Illinois Senate District is set to receive over $42 million for the 2022 fiscal year as part of the state’s ongoing multi-year construction plan.

“With the state’s economy recovering from the pandemic, I welcome the millions of dollars in projects coming to the area,” Jones said.

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Chicago Loop Alliance announces Sundays on State, invites community to get involved Chicago Loop Alliance is launching an ambitious open streets project called Sundays on State that would see parts of State Street in the Loop closed to vehicle traffic for up to 12 Sundays this summer. The organization is inviting members of the community to get involved and share their ideas.

In an effort to bring people safely back to the Loop, Chicago Loop Alliance will transform State Street from Madison to Lake into an open street on Sundays beginning July 11. For up to 12 Sundays, Chicago Loop Alliance will close this portion of the street to vehicle traffic to give pedestrians a chance to experience arts and culture, active recreation, retail, restaurants and bars against the backdrop of State Street’s iconic architecture.

The closures will last from 7 a.m.-11 p.m., and the event itself will take place from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Learn more at LoopChicago.com/SundaysOnState.

“Last year was incredibly challenging for the Loop community, which relies so heavily on the 370,000 workers and millions of visitors it normally sees,” said Chicago Loop Alliance President and CEO Michael Edwards. “As vaccine distribution continues to ramp up, and as the weather warms, we see Sundays on State as an opportunity to attract people back to the Loop in 2021. In a time when people are eager for community and connection, but still want to stay healthy and safe during a pandemic, this free, outdoor block party is just what the city needs.”

“Because of the COVID-19 pandem-

ic, residents and visitors alike have not been able to experience the full extent of our world-class downtown,” said Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot. “Sundays on State offers the perfect opportunity to safely come back together this summer and builds on our ongoing success with similar initiatives we’ve launched in other neighborhoods to support outdoor dining. This exciting new initiative will allow us to go even further—bringing together people from near and far to enjoy not only our dining scene, but active recreation, art, culture, music, shopping and more.”

GET INVOLVED Anyone is welcome to submit proposals for activations, and Chicago Loop Alliance is seeking sponsors as well. To share ideas, get involved or sign up for updates, visit LoopChicago.com/SundaysOnState.

Chicago Loop Alliance will partner with Loop businesses and community members from throughout the city to create a family-friendly experience that will draw people back to the Loop.

Sundays on State programming may include fitness classes like outdoor yoga, musical or theatrical performances, art displays, recreational activities like hula hoops, jump ropes, hopscotch and chalk, tabletop games and Instagrammable spots.

“Sundays on State brings a refreshing new take on open streets to the city of Chicago,” Edwards said. “This program will allow people to experience the Loop in a safe way, outdoors, and free from

car traffic. The area on State Street can hold activities, outdoor dining, visual arts, and performances, all of which will create lasting memories for those who experience it. And there will also be some unexpected surprises each Sunday. The three primary goals of Sundays on State are to accelerate the economic recovery, unite the community, and create joy. We’re inspired to bring this revitalizing concept to one of the largest, most iconic streets in Chicago.”

With COVID-19 in mind, social distancing elements like distanced tables and seating, properly spaced and sanitized recreational offerings and mask wearing requirements will be in place.

Hand sanitizer and washing stations will be positioned throughout the event to promote COVID-safe hygiene practices.

The program utilizes State Street from Lake to Madison. East-west streets will remain open so that retail, hotels, restaurants and residential spaces will still have access by vehicle.

Signage about the street closure will be placed at the sites of the closure and two blocks out to provide ample notice to vehicles. State Street from Wacker to Lake will be used as a drop-off zone.

Chicago Loop Alliance and Active Transportation Alliance (ATA) transformed State Street in a similar way in 2011 and 2012 as part of ATA’s Open Streets program, an initiative that was put on throughout the city from 20052013.

For more information, visit https://loopchicago.com/events/sundays-on-state/#SundaysOnState

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“These improvements will help create good-paying jobs and make much needed improvements to important roads.” The improvements include resurfacing and drainage improvements to eight miles of Interstate 57 south of the Tri-State-Tollway. “Investing in our local roads and bridges is a great way to help families get back on their feet,” Jones said. “We create good construction jobs while maintaining the infrastructure that allows business to operate. ” The Illinois Department of Transportation’s plan will invest $21.3 billion to improve the state’s infrastructure over the next six years.

Projects included in the program were selected based on objective criteria, such as pavement conditions, traffic volumes, and crash history. It will create thousands of job opportunities for residents across the state.

Harris to create the Black Wall Street Program A program where Black businesses finally get the resources they need

Illinois State Senator Napoleon Harris, III, sponsored a bill to better support Black-owned businesses, State Senator Napoleon Harris, III (D-Harvey) is pushing to create the Black Wall Street Program to increase the progress of Black businesses in Illinois.

"We can reduce the challenges Black businesses face by providing access to resources that help them develop," Harris said. "Supporting Black businesses helps not just the businesses, but the entire community that surrounds them."

House Bill 1960 would require the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to create and administer this program to stimulate black businesses' growth and development in under-served communities throughout the state of Illinois.

On this past Wednesday, House Bill 1960 was approved by the Senate Executive Committee and now will head to the Senate floor for further discussion.

State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Reminds Military Families of More Than 100 Medals Waiting to be Claimed Illinois Treasurer’s Unclaimed Vault Safekeeping Military Medals, Special Keepsakes Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today reminded military families that the treasurer’s office holds more than 100 military medals and ribbons that were surrendered as unclaimed property. The medals, typically forgotten inside a bank safe deposit box or abandoned at a storage facility, were surrendered to the state treasurer’s office after there had been no contact with their owners for at least five years.

“Memorial Day is a time to honor the sacrifices of our military members and their families,” Frerichs said. “These medals are a daily reminder of the sacrifices that others have made for our country and it is important that these special honors are reunited with their proper owners.”

The Illinois treasurer’s office is the custodian of unclaimed property including lost bank accounts, insurance policy proceeds, and forgotten safe deposit boxes. Items are surrendered after private entities tried for at least five years to locate the owners. Because thousands of items are surrendered two times a year, residents should check I-Cash every six months.

Visit www.illinoistreasurer.gov/ICASH. Frerichs’ office does not charge money to search or return unclaimed property.

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Fleeting, a Black-Owned Company Receives $500,000 Investment from NBA Star Kyrie Irving and New Fund Lockstep Ventures Fleeting, a Black-owned commercial trucking and fleet management services company, recently announced that it received a seed round investment of $500,000 from Kyrie Irving, NBA superstar and founder of new consulting firm, KAI 11 Consulting, and Lockstep Ventures, the new venture fund founded

by Michael Loeb, Bonin Bough, and Marcus Glover.

The joint investment from KAI 11 Consulting and Lockstep Ventures will help Fleeting grow its social impact arm to include hiring

and training people from marginalized communities, including women and those who were formerly incarcerated.

“I am thrilled to receive this investment from KAI 11 Consulting and Lockstep Ventures to further scale our business and empower those from underserved communities. The trucking industry is one of the fastest-growing in the U.S. and I want to ensure it provides access to everyone who wants to be part of it.

I intend to help those in the Fleeting family to become financially independent and even en-

trepreneurs themselves,” said Pierre Laguerre, founder and CEO of Fleeting.

Later this year, Fleeting will offer a threemonth training program for formerly incarcerated men and women to provide them with the tools needed to obtain a commercial driver’s license once released. By removing bias from its hiring process, it gives all employees equal access to financial freedom. Fleeting also provides incentives for women truckers and those with families by providing flexible hours and access to shorter trips.

Founder Pierre Laguerre

Vivien Thomas Scholars Initiative, A $150 Million Effort To Fuel Diversity In STEM Fields Johns Hopkins University and Bloomberg Philanthropies recently announced the launch of the Vivien Thomas Scholars Initiative devoted to addressing historic underrepresentation in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, and preparing a new, more diverse generation of researchers and scholars to assume leadership roles in tackling some of the world’s greatest challenges.

The $150 million effort funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies will be endowed to create additional pathways for students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) to pursue and receive PhDs in STEM fields.

“STEM fields play an increasingly important role in developing innovative solutions to a wide range of pressing challenges, yet STEM PhD programs don’t reflect the broad diversity of our country. So creating more equitable opportunities for more students is critical to our country’s future in so many ways,” said Michael R. Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies and 108th mayor of New York City.

“By supporting JHU’s world-class STEM program, and by partnering with historically Black and minority-serving schools that have a strong record of educating students who go on to get STEM PhDs, we will help increase diversity in industries that will pioneer advances we have not yet even imagined, and shape the lives of generations to come.”

Studies have shown that STEM PhD programs do not reflect the broad diversity of talent and perspectives that other fields of study have cultivated, nor have they effectively recruited scholars matriculating from diverse undergraduate institutions.

National Science Foundation data

show that in 2019, there were more than 30 fields of science – including multiple disciplines in biology, chemistry, physics, math, and engineering – in which fewer than five PhDs were awarded to Black or Latinx students in the United States. While Black Americans comprise 13 percent of the U.S. population and Latinx people 18 percent, in 2019 they received just three and seven percent, respectively, of new engineering, math, physical sciences and computer science PhDs, according to the NSF. The deficits in STEM diversity extend beyond Black and Latinx students; the percentage of science or engineering PhDs awarded to Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students has been stagnant at about a third of their share of the population for a decade.

“Scientific discovery that continually advances human flourishing and creates a healthier, safer world must be fueled by the expertise and insights of people of differing perspectives and ideas. Yet, decades of data and our own experience show the persistent truth that PhD programs, particularly in the STEM fields, do not reflect the full spectrum of available talent,” said Ronald J. Daniels, president of Johns Hopkins University. “We cannot hope to produce the best science nor ensure that our faculties are truly representative until we increase the diversity of our PhD programs. Through the Vivien Thomas Scholars Initiative, Johns Hopkins now has the opportunity and imperative to invest ambitiously, think ambitiously, and act ambitiously to begin correcting the longstanding inequity in PhD education.”

Although Johns Hopkins has increased the diversity of its undergraduate student body in recent years, historically under-represented minorities make up 11 percent of stu-

dents in Johns Hopkins’ STEM PhD programs, a slightly higher rate than the average of 9 percent its private research university peers report to the Department of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System but still far from representative of the overall population. Through the Vivien Thomas Scholars Initiative, the university will dramatically scale up its efforts to diversify its STEM PhD programs and graduate more diverse PhD recipients to help bring sorely needed new voices and backgrounds to STEM industries and workforces.

The PhD students recruited through this program will be known as the Vivien Thomas Scholars, in recognition of one of Johns Hopkins’ most celebrated figures. Thomas was a Black surgical laboratory supervisor who is best known for his work to develop a cardiac surgery technique to treat “blue baby syndrome” (Blalock-Taussig shunt) at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in the 1940s – a life-saving advance for which he did not receive credit for decades. Thomas, who grew up in the Jim Crow South, enrolled as a premedical student at Tennessee Agricultural and Industrial College, an HBCU in Nashville, but was forced to drop out due to the Great Depression and was never able to enroll in medical school. Despite his lack of an advanced degree, Thomas spent his career as a pioneering research and surgical assistant. In 1976, Thomas was awarded an honorary doctorate by Johns Hopkins University and named instructor of surgery in the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

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The initiative will engage in active outreach to applicants matriculating from HBCU and MSI institutions – encompassing more than 450 four-year colleges and universities nationwide. More than a third of Black STEM PhD holders earned their undergraduate degrees at HBCUs, reflecting those institutions’ generations of leadership in supporting the talent of outstanding and diverse scholars.

This gift will support up to six years of stipend, health insurance and travel funding, along with significant mentorship, research and professional development opportunities.

Up to six years of tuition for each PhD student will be supported by the PhD programs, departments, or schools. Initial pathway programs will begin this summer, with the first cohort of Vivien Thomas Scholars entering Johns Hopkins PhD programs in the fall of 2022.

More than $15 million in funding will be dedicated to strengthening pathways for talented undergraduates to pursue STEM PhDs at Johns Hopkins and elsewhere. Those efforts will begin with direct funding of programs at an initial cohort of partner HBCUs and MSIs with an exceptional record of accomplishment in graduating students who advance to STEM PhD careers.

Each Inaugural Partner will receive flexible funding, to be used at the institution’s strategic direction to continue to attract and prepare their undergraduate students for STEM graduate training and STEM careers.

Inaugural partners will be critical in advising the Vivien Thomas Scholars Initiative as a whole, engaging additional MSIs, and identifying the optimal programming for scholars participating in the initiative.

The Inaugural Partner institutions are Howard University; Morehouse

College; Morgan State University; Prairie View A&M; Spelman College; and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

The funding will also support the establishment of new and expanded undergraduate summer and post-baccalaureate experiences for talented, diverse undergraduates to build connections with Johns Hopkins faculty and students, and provide exposure to the university’s research and scholarship, building on the success of existing pathways programs at Hopkins. All summer pathways programming will be fully funded, including housing and stipends for participants.

Bloomberg has long focused on increasing equitable access and opportunity across higher education and last year launched the Greenwood Initiative at Bloomberg Philanthropies, an effort to accelerate the pace of Black wealth accumulation in the United States and address decades of systemic underinvestment in Black communities.

The Vivien Thomas Scholars Initiative is the third investment made by Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Greenwood Initiative since its launch in September 2020. The first investment was a $100 million partnership with the nation’s four historically Black medical schools to help ease the debt burden of approximately 800 Black medical students. The second investment was more than $6 million to those four schools to increase their mobile unit COVID-19 vaccination efforts and help ensure equitable access to vaccines within Black communities disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.

Bloomberg, a Johns Hopkins alumnus, changed the lives of countless current and future undergraduates at Johns Hopkins University with his historic $1.8 billion gift for undergraduate financial aid in 2018.

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You’re never too young to plan for retirement.

NewsUSA - As a young adult, you may find yourself working your first job, and enjoying your first apartment and first car. And while retirement planning may be the farthest thing from your mind, it shouldn’t be. Take some smart steps now, and you can reap the benefits later, with more money and resources than you might think possible.

“Saving and investing for your future is one of the most important things you can do,” says Charles Sachs, CFP®, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional.

These tips from a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional can help: Pay it forward. One of the easiest ways young adults can save for retirement is to invest in a 401(K) plan offered by an employer. When you sign up for an automatic contribution, the money comes out of your paycheck before you see it, so you won’t miss it now, but you will appreciate it later after it has grown over time.

Two other reasons to take advantage of a 401(k)? The extra funds earned if your employer matches your contributions (though not all employers do this) and funds saved because the money you put in a 401(k) is tax-deferred, which means it reduces your taxable income until you withdraw it in retirement.

You’re never too young to plan for retirement.

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- Pay it back. Another way to get a head start on a secure financial future is to set financial goals and prioritize early, according to CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional Douglas Boneparth, CFP®.

“Know who you owe money to (government or private loans), how much you owe and the interest rates associated with each loan. Educate yourself and don’t be in denial,” he says.

“Take a look at your pay stub and start to understand all the different things that are withheld from your paycheck such as taxes, health insurance premiums and 401(k) contributions. What you end up with -- your ‘net’ -- is the money you actually have to build your budget,” Mr. Boneparth explains.

Decide how to spend what’s left. For many young adults, that includes paying off student loans, but also could involve saving for a house or for further education.

A CFP® professional can provide guidance and advice as you consider these points in retirement planning: What do you want? When do you want it? How much will it cost?

Visit LetsMakeAPlan.org for more advice and tips to get in on the ground floor of smart money management and building wealth for retirement.

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Diversity and inclusion in clinical research has never been more important. And with more volunteers, medical advancements can become even better. Visit medicalheroes.org to learn more.

A sincere thank you to all who participate in clinical research from the following organizations:

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Why clinical trial diversity is key to increasing access to routine care and innovative treatment options By: Luther T. Clark, MD, Deputy Chief Patient Officer, Merck

The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a light on longstanding health care disparities and amplified the importance of clinical trial diversity, especially participation of those patients and communities disproportionately impacted by the disease being studied. Since clinical trials function as the gatekeeper to bringing new medicines safely to patients and communities, it has become increasingly important that diverse communities be represented in our research efforts.

Clinical trial participation provides access to possible new and innovative treatment options for patients, an especially important benefit for those who have conditions with limited treatment options – such as some forms of advanced cancer. It is important to note that, while not all clinical trial participants will receive the investigational treatment being evaluated in the clinical trial, all patients receive high quality standard-of-care, which is the standard treatment that is used for the health condition.

During the COVID-19 pandemic many patients have delayed or avoided routine medical care for underlying conditions – a hidden harm that has further amplified its already enormous health toll. While pandemic associated medical care delays and avoidance may be understandable, safely returning to essential care is imperative for improving patient outcomes and reducing disparities as well as increasing patient access and ability to participate in clinical research.

Pandemic Associated Medical Care Delays and Avoidance During the COVID-19 pandemic, delays and/or avoidance of medical care for both routine and serious conditions have been widely reported. According to one recent analysis (1) an estimated 41% of adults in the U.S. delayed or avoided medical care because of concerns about COVID-19 – including both routine care (31.5%) and urgent or emergency care (12.0%). Avoidance of urgent or emergency care was more prevalent among individuals with underlying medical conditions, Black adults, Hispanic adults, young adults, persons with disabilities and unpaid adult caregivers. When patients delay or avoid medical care, they increase both their morbidity and mortality risks. For example, • Vaccines play an important role in helping to protect people from preventable diseases, but data show concerning decreases in vaccination rates since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent international poll revealed that 73% experienced disruptions in vaccine demand.

• Similarly, while routine cancer screenings have contributed to important cancer survival gains, screening rates have dropped during the pandemic.

In the U.S. alone, approximately 285,000 breast cancer screenings, 95,000 colon cancer screenings and 40,000 cervical exams were missed between March 15 and June 16, 2020.

Cancer is a particularly powerful example of how longstanding inequities in care coupled with the pandemic’s impact on reduced access/utilization of routine health care can converge and create an even more devastating impact on patients, families and communities. Cancer incidence is known to be disproportionately higher in under-represented minorities compared to other groups, and access -- to timely diagnosis, quality care and to clinical trials of promising therapies -- is suboptimal among people of color.

Furthermore, cancer and its treatment predispose to many other health outcome disparities, as demonstrated by the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on morbidity and mortality rates among people with cancer.

Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Social and economic factors, referred to as social determinants of health (i.e., education, economic stability, neighborhood, health and health care access, social and community context) not only contribute to healthcare disparities but may also negatively impact the decision and the ability of patients to participate

in clinical research (2-4). By recognizing and understanding the SDOH, we can help accelerate return to medical care, overcome barriers to minority participation in research, and ultimately improve patient outcomes. Effective and meaningful community engagement, collaborations, and partnerships are critically important for addressing all of the SDOH, and especially helpful for increasing awareness, education and building trust.

Bridging the Digital Divide Digital technologies have many potential benefits for improving healthcare, including the potential to improve healthcare quality, patient safety and reduce disparities (5). However, inequities in access to virtual technologies do exist and may lead to or exacerbate disparities. Often referred to as the “digital divide”, there is a considerable difference between those patients/communities that have access to digital technologies and the ability to understand and use them effectively (digital literacy) and those who do not.

For example, access and utilization of digital health-

care technologies are known to be significantly lower among older Black and Hispanic patients than their white or Asian counterparts. In addition to differences in access and digital literacy, structural inequities (i.e., lack of broadband internet availability) impact disproportionately some groups and communities – racial and ethnic minorities, rural communities and individuals of lower socioeconomic status (6).

Without recognition and action, the digital divide will only widen.

Summary and Conclusions It is important for the medical and public health community, policymakers, employers and health advocates around the world to come together to encourage people within our communities to get the care they need.

• As we join the multi-sector effort to combat COVID-19, we must also focus on helping people in our communities get the routine care they need to protect their long-term health.

• It’s vital to support individuals and patients in returning to care because delays or cancellations are associated with significant health risks.

While the COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruption to the healthcare system, it has also led us to identify opportunities to strengthen it for the future. We are committed to working with stakeholders to enact solutions that will improve patient care and help protect public health over the long term.

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Clark LT, Watkins L, Pina IL, Elmer M, Akinboboye O, Gorham M, Jamerson B, McCullough C, Pierre C, Polis AB, Puckrein G, Regnante JM. Increasing Diversity in Clinical Trials: Overcoming Critical Barriers. Curr Probl Cardiol 2019; 44:148-172 3. Asare M, Flannery M, Kamen C. Social Determinants of Health: A Framework for Studying Cancer Health Disparities and Minority Participation in Research. Oncol Nurs Forum.

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Chefs of the Caribbean brings the Caribbean to homes around the world You can enjoy a Caribbean lifestyle no matter where you live, and Chefs of the Caribbean (chefsofthecaribbean.com) is helping you to do that.

The brand’s recently enhanced website offers Caribbean-inspired accessories, apparel, food, books and more – giving visitors the opportunity to discover and enjoy the fascinating Caribbean culture.

The website enhancement and expansion comes just in time for Caribbean American Heritage Month, which begins in June.

“Chefs of the Caribbean, known to most as simply COTC, was created to showcase the richness of Caribbean culture and heritage,” said Marie Louissaint, a Caribbean American entrepreneur who created the Chefs of the Caribbean brand to share influences of the Caribbean with the rest of the world.

Aromatic spices, cookbooks with signature Caribbean recipes, island coffees and teas, home décor and other products are just some of the items chefsofthecaribbean.com offers for sale. Within the site, customers will find a variety of ways to experience the Caribbean lifestyle at home.

“I am from the Caribbean and continue to live an authentic Caribbean lifestyle although residing in the US,” Louissaint said. “The Caribbean is so vast in its offerings: Its distinctive cuisines, inspiring

festivals, music and products are just some of the things that make this culture memorable and exciting.”

Recent additions to the site include two coloring books, “Color the Caribbean” and “Color Your Carnival,” which allow children and adults alike to discover and participate in the varied and rich colors of the islands.

Other books include “My Caribbean Recipes Journal,” which readers can use to turn their love of cooking into a stylish family cookbook, and “My Journey of Cooking” by Ron Duprat.

Duprat’s first-edition cookbook includes recipes, meal-planning hints and cooking tips for using exotic flavors and foods from around the world.

Foodies who really want an authentic island experience can engage one of Chefs of the Caribbean’s notable private chefs to prepare a Caribbean meal.

Using the website’s “Book a Caribbean Chef ” feature, visitors engage in a brief consultation, with the chef of their choice. The chef will then create, cook and serve a menu specifically tailored around the client’s culinary wishes. No booking is too small or big – chefs can be booked for fundraising galas, dinner parties, weddings, work functions, cooking lessons, cocktail parties or simply a romantic meal at home.

“Caribbean culture is rich with boundless fusions of flavors, spices,

Marie Louissaint, a Caribbean American entrepreneur, created the Chefs of the Caribbean brand to share influences of the Caribbean with the rest of the world. Aromatic spices, cookbooks with signature Caribbean recipes, island coffees and teas, home décor and other products are just some of the items chefsofthecaribbean.com offers for sale.

sights and sounds, and Chefs of the Caribbean does an amazing job of capturing the uniqueness of the islands, at affordable prices,” said Marlon Hill, Miami arts and entertainment business attorney with Weiss Serota, Helfman, Cole & Bierman, P.L. From fashion to food, carnivals to celebrations, music to home accessories, Chefs of the Caribbean invites audiences to experience the Caribbean culture.

“Chefs of the Caribbean has taken the responsibility to show the world the magnificence and diversity of this region,” Louissaint said. “Whether you’re a Caribbean native or just want to bring some of the islands’ cultures and beauty into your everyday life, you’ll find something to stir your soul.”

Recent additions to the site include two coloring books, “Color the Caribbean” and “Color Your Carnival,” which allow children and adults alike to discover and participate in the varied and rich colors of the islands.

Books include “My Caribbean Recipes Journal,” which readers can use to turn their love of cooking into a stylish family cookbook.

Young, Gifted and Black Author Releases His 3rd Urban Fantasy Novel In his new book, Hood Fuller brings a unique perspective to the fantasy genre where African-American authors and characters are far underrepresented. “Particularly in the comic book industry at least among the titans of Marvel and DC, there is definitely a lopsided playing field when it comes to black representation and white representation. I personally want to see more black people suiting up,” Hood says.

Hood integrates traumatic themes that young black people experience into an epic fantasy. “In The A-men, I establish a world parallel to this one: the spiritual realm

where apparitions, angels and demons reside. In an attempt to personify spiritual warfare, I made the spirits real entities that humans could see and interact with, choosing to aid or hinder the faction of their choosing.”

Alex ‘Hood’ Fuller is the author of three books. His first, The A-men: Mark of the Demon, introduces Rex Andrews (aka Devil Chaser), a 19-year-old black kid from Baltimore who has experienced countless unfair traumas growing up, who gets recruited to the A-men, a powerful league of angels and select human allies (Miracles) who fight against the

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kingdom of darkness.

In this second book in the A-MEN series, Into The Furnace, Rex and the crew find themselves hopeless-

ly outnumbered against a growing demonic threat. Rex also has a crisis of confidence as he grapples with the fact that “…here he was, some kid from Baltimore who was couch surfing with a friend he could not afford to pay rent to, working odd jobs that paid next to nothing, hoping he could save up enough to visit a sister he could not protect.

What business did he have with angels and demons, gods and devils?”

Hood’s writing explores daunting issues facing young adults today, including depression, suicide, spiritual integrity, purpose and self-empowerment.

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Study Reveals Moms Consider Face Coverings to Be an Ongoing Family Essential At the outset of the pandemic, Yaron Shemesh, CEO of Creative Home Ideas, immediately marshalled his company’s extensive resources to help provide masks for first responders and healthcare workers.

The company’s ability to connect global manufacturers to his home community which was being especially hard-hit by the virus meant a great deal to Shemesh.

After nearly a year of providing helpful KN95 respirator masks wherever the company saw a need, Creative Home Ideas developed i-mask4u, a line of stylish, affordable, fashion-forward disposable masks, in response to the ongoing needs of the American family.

Creative Home Ideas wanted to thoroughly understand the thinking and expectations around mask-wearing for the future, so they hosted focus groups.

These groups revealed that moms of school-age children believe that wearing a well-fitting disposable mask helps guard their children and themselves against continued outbreaks of the Covid-19 virus and, more thoughtfully, against cold and flu germs along with allergy-producing pollens and other impurities.

Results also showed that ongoing use of face coverings will be influenced by fashion. If available, moms will purchase masks that coordinate with clothing or express individual style.

Partnering with the fashion brands for their home products, Creative Home Ideas created a line of disposable face coverings for adults from Nautica, Juicy Couture, Jessica Simpson, French Connection, and Laura Ashley, and girls’ and boys’ disposable face masks available from Juicy Couture, Nautica, and Laura Ashley brands.

According to Shemesh, “Our research showed that people believed that face masks are a positive health development. The respondents also said that they would continue wearing face masks, even after the pandemic has ended, because they keep us healthy by protecting us from not only viruses but pollens and other impurities as well.

imask4u Juicy Couture fashionable designer 3-ply disposable mask looks like a fabric mask but without the upkeep. Just wear it and toss it. Shown in leopard print.

imask4u Nautica Sports 3-ply disposable mask is just one of the many colorful, fun prints for boys and girls to enjoy wearing.

When asked do you wear masks to protect yourself, others, or both, 100% of the focus group indicated both. When asked what they were looking for in face coverings, the responses scored high for positive company reviews and recommendations along with good prices and free shipping.”

Many of the focus group moms surveyed said that they want to be protected and to protect their families, so they shop for masks about once a month.

They did not like cleaning masks and preferred the disposable face masks from trusted brands because they considered them to be safer and more convenient. To them, the fit is also important along with a refundable guarantee. “Taking all of this into consideration we developed i-mask4u.” Shemesh continued. “We offer comfortable adult disposable KN-95 masks along with fashionable designer 3-ply disposable masks for men and women. These fashion masks combine the need for safety with trendy colors and prints from trusted brands. They look like fabric masks but do not require the upkeep. Just wear them and toss them.”

Study participants admitted confusion about KN95s, who should wear them, and how to discern quality products over cheaper, potentially inferior masks. According to a press release, i-mask4u KN95 personal protective masks are a secure fitting filtering face mask that

captures over 95 percent of bacterial microns and particulates in the air. You can also layer a colorful fashion face mask over a KN95 face mask to change up your image. An extensive social media campaign is underway to educate and inform consumers on the benefits of KN95 masks.

Creative Home Ideas offers some tips on how to wear the designer fashion face masks * Use the designer fashion face masks to mix and match with wardrobe prints or add a splash of color to a neutral outfit. * Select a design that coordinates with your wardrobe or expresses your mood. Be bold on some days and serene on others. * Layer a colorful fashion mask over a KN95 face to change up your image, leaving the “mix, mask, style” all up to you.

The 3-ply disposable fashion face masks for adults and children are sold 10 per pack and include a resealable travel package to keep them clean.

Each fashion pack has five print and five solid masks. Although designed with technical specifications, they are not a medical product. Receive a free KN95 facemask for every adult designer fashion face mask purchased so you can layer them together for added protection.

For more information or to place an order, visit i-mask4u at https://i-mask4u.com/ Orders ship within 24-48 hours from the USA and offer a money back “fit or forget it” guarantee.

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Anti-Aging Products estimated at US$34.2 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$47.8 Billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 4.9% over the analysis period 2020-2027.

Global Anti-Aging Products Market to Reach $47.8 Billion by 2027 A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) titled “Anti-Aging Products - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics”, presents fresh perspectives on opportunities and challenges in a significantly transformed post COVID-19 marketplace.

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Anti-Aging Products estimated at US$34.2 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$47.8 Billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 4.9% over the analysis period 2020-2027. Anti-Wrinkle Products, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record a 5.7% CAGR and reach US$19.1 Billion by the end of the analysis period. After an early analysis of the business implications of the pandemic and its induced economic crisis, growth in the ANTI-PIGMENTATION PRODUCTS segment is readjusted to a revised 4.1% CAGR for the next 7-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $11.6 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 7.2% CAGR The Anti-Aging Products market in the U.S. is estimated at US$11.6 Billion in the year 2020. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$3 Billion by the year 2027 trailing a CAGR of 7.2% over the analysis period 2020 to 2027. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 3.9% and 4.8% respectively over the 2020-2027 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 4.7% CAGR. Hair Care Products Segment to Record 4.8% CAGR In the global Hair Care Products segment, USA, Canada, Japan, China and Europe will drive the 4.6% CAGR estimated for this segment. These regional markets accounting for a combined market size of US$5.5 Billion in the year 2020 will reach a projected size of US$7.5 Billion by the close of the analysis period. China will remain among the fastest growing in this cluster of regional markets. Led by countries such as Australia, India, and South Korea, the market in Asia-Pacific is forecast to reach US$2.6 Billion by the year 2027, while Latin America will expand at a 5.9% CAGR through the analysis period.

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How to make your dream outdoor room a reality

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BPT) - As the pandemic continues, outdoor spaces have become true extensions of the home. From a calm place to escape to an area to work and focus, outdoor rooms are being designed and utilized more frequently than ever before.

"Homeowners have shifted their focus from having spaces to entertain to making their homes more functional," says Joe Raboine, director of residential hardscapes, Belgard. "With the increased time spent at home, outdoor spaces have become a haven for both recreation and relaxation, as well as a valuable asset when it's time to resell."

With over 25 years as an outdoor designer, Raboine has unique insight into the outdoor living industry. He expects biophilic design trends to gain momentum in the future as people continue craving a connection to nature. This design approach prioritizes customizing spaces that flow with the natural landscape, benefitting both human health and environmental wellness.

As people spend more time outdoors from the safety and comfort of home, they are investing in the creation of outdoor rooms. Some of the most popular options that complement a property and are used frequently by homeowners are outdoor dining rooms, living rooms, kitchens and offices.

Planning the right outdoor room for you If you are considering adding a dream outdoor space to your property, it's important to properly plan. Start by exploring different designs and building plans that might be right for your needs and space.

Belgard Rooms is a great resource for planning outdoor rooms. The interactive site at Belgard.com/Rooms makes it easy to identify needs, pair designs that complement the style of your home and define your overall plan. Once you find one you like, you can download the plan for free and share it with contractors to get bids on the project.

"Belgard Rooms is segmented by room type and structured around how shape, color and texture work together to offer more options and make the design planning process easier," says Raboine.

Beyond convenience, this is beneficial from a timing and installation perspective. The templated designs can be customized to fit homeowners' needs and tastes. This means contractors require less time for the design and installation process, and you are able to enjoy your outdoor space sooner.

Next steps: Budget tips After you find a plan you like, it's time to consider budget and connecting with contractors. This insight from Raboine will help you in managing budget: Research typical project costs in your area Ask neighbors if they have completed similar projects. Get multiple quotes from several contractors. Go beyond labor costs and determine product costs online to understand the big picture financially. To give yourself options, look for alternative products that are similar in price.

Research contractors and gather bids Get multiple bids from contractors. Given the current circumstances, this year is busy for contractors, in terms of both scheduling and inventory. So, keep in mind price is only one consideration; experience, licenses, references, turnaround time and satisfaction guarantees are other important factors.

Determine a payment schedule Understand payment options and if materials are included in those fees. You may want to plan the project in phases to meet your budget. Additionally, you can ask about financing options, which may allow you to take advantage of construction efficiencies and avoid a phased build.

More complex projects cost more Make sure you understand specific construction or engineering requirements. Linear design requires less cutting and building, resulting in lower costs compared to circular or winding patterns. Leveling your land can be costly, so consider building down into the slope.

"Schedules for contractors nationwide are filling up, so now is the time to take action with your outdoor projects by finding designs you like, gathering bids and making your dream outdoor room a reality," said Raboine.

Interior Enhancements That Make a Great First Impression elegance and style with sleek, smooth edges.

Bravura also offers a design-your-own-hardware tool so homeowners can customize, combining knobs, levers and rosettes with a choice of seven backplate designs and seven finishes.

(StatePoint) First impressions are everything. And while a lot gets said about exterior curb appeal, what one sees upon entering your home matters just as much.

Whether you simply want to wow guests and the members of your household, or you’re looking to make a splash in the housing market with an updated, modern look, check out these interior enhancement ideas.

4. Get sophisticated. The new line of Hollow Iron Balusters from L.J. Smith Stair Systems can add a touch of sophistication to stairways. One of the styles features a single acrylic orb, a second design features sophisticated ornate detail, and the third boasts an expanded center diameter. The marquis center of the fourth option pairs well with the manufacturer’s plain half-inch square baluster.

For homes with staircases directly in the foyer, this is a project that can make a particularly striking impact.

1. Go clean and modern. Did you know that it can be easy to change out your existing ho-hum balusters? Check out the Concealed Iron Baluster Installation Kit from L.J. Smith Stair Systems. The kit is used for installing 1/2-inch square hollow iron balusters to open treads and level runs, resulting in a clean finished look that’s totally contemporary and on-trend.

2. Refresh mouldings. Looking to upgrade base and crown mouldings? You don’t need to replace them entirely to get a fresh new look. Save time, money and effort by simply covering them over with CoverTrim from Ornamental Decorative Millwork.

Designed to install over existing mouldings, these primed and ready-to-paint pieces are made of durable medium density fiberboard for an easy DIY job.

3. Elevate hardware. Replacing door hardware is a simple way to upgrade the look of your doors

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5. Upgrade interior doors and windows.

Instantly upgrade the appearance of interior doors, windows and cased openings with Craftsman Crossheads from Ornamental Decorative Millwork.

The one-piece, pre-built crosshead comes in five common widths and can be installed in less than 10 minutes. Made of poplar and factory-primed, once painted, it can be secured quickly above a door or window for a fast, custom-looking upgrade that enhances the style of any room in the home with minimal effort.

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EDUCATION Exploring the Connection Between Math and the Arts (StatePoint) While often thought of as two completely distinct subjects, art and math are intrinsically entwined. Not only can learning the fundamentals of one subject help a student excel in the other, but combining the subjects can make the traditionally intimidating field of math more accessible and approachable.

As more attempts are being made to integrate the arts into STEM learning at school, you can reinforce the intersection at home in the following ways: • Explore history: Encourage your child to read books that explore the collision of art and math, such as “The Golden Ratio: The Story of Phi, the World’s Most Astonishing Number.” While authored by an astrophysicist, it’s meant for readers of all backgrounds to enjoy.

• Say cheese: Photography incorporates many mathematical principles. Take a photography course together to examine how focal length, aperture and shutter speed affect images.

• Visualize it: Be sure your child is equipped with a top notch graphing calculator that provides visual support for mathematical exploration. Using a graphing calculator, students can apply mathematical formulas to create their own designs, art and even drawings.

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• Enjoy fine arts: From the Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher and his world famous lithographs, woodcuts and wood engravings, to the contemporary American sculptor Bathsheba Grossman who uses 3-D printing and computer programming to design mathematical sculptures, there are many visual artists for whom math is the very basis of their work. Take time to explore their collections and get inspired.

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