Chicago Weekend Citizen 6-17-2020

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Citizen The Citizen: Serving The Black Community For 55 Years Week of June 17, 2020

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CHICAGO WEEKEND

The Rev. Ira Acree, of St. John Bible Church, described Chicago as a “Tale of Two Cities.” Photo by Tia Carol Jones

MARCH ON WEST SIDE HIGHLIGHTS RACIAL INJUSTICES Clergy, elected officials and community leaders chanted “Black Lives Matter,” as they marched down Independence Blvd., holding a banner with George Floyd’s image and his name.. PAGE 3

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION GRAB-AND-GO MEAL DISTRIBUTION RESUMES WHILE DISTRICT PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR NAVIGATING DISCUSSIONS ABOUT RACE AND EQUITY Meal distribution has resumed at more than 300 school sites following a temporary one-day suspension of grab-and-go meal sites due to recent transportation and safety challenges that were anticipated for families and staff. During the one-day suspension, CPS delivered meals to families, as previously planned and scheduled. For the current list of active meal sites, please visit cps.edu/mealsites. At the board meeting in May, the district announced that it would be providing its current expanded grab-and-go meals structure throughout the summer.

Also, to help students, educators and parents navigate discussions around racial inequities that spurred action in Chicago and throughout the country, CPS has provided an instructional toolkit for families and staff. “We support and stand with Chicagoans who are forcefully, yet peacefully, advocating for the rights of black and brown people. We created a package of resources for families to navigate these difficult times and we hope this leads to critical conversations in households and virtual classrooms across Chicago,” CPS CEO Dr. Janice K. Jackson said in a news release.

Since the final day of in-person instruction, CPS principals and nutrition staff have ensured families are fed and supported. More than 13 million free meals have been provided to school staff and more than 125,000 computing devices were distributed to support remote learning.

Family Support: If your family is in need of assistance, please contact the CPS Command Center, which can help connect you to vital support services. The Command Center can be reached at 773-553-KIDS (5437) or familyservices@cps.edu.

CPS.edu/coronavirus: CPS.edu/coronavirus is a one-stop-shop for key contacts, meals information, the latest updates regarding end-of-year guidance and remote learning.

HEALTH

IEMA REMINDS RESIDENTS WHEN THUNDER ROARS, GO INDOORS The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local offices of emergency management are encouraging residents to stay aware of local forecasts and be prepared for severe weather. The National Weather Service says heat and humidity could fuel afternoon and evening thunderstorms, producing strong and dangerous winds. The forecast serves as a good reminder: when thunder roars, go indoors.

IEMA offers severe weather preparedness information on the Ready Illinois website (www.Ready.Illinois.gov), a one-stop resource for detailed information about what to do before, during and after disasters. To help Illinois residents prepare for severe weather season, IEMA and the NWS developed a Severe Weather Preparedness Guide that covers flooding, severe weather terms and tips for staying safe. The guide is available on the Ready Illinois website.

LAW & POLITICS

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AWARDS NEARLY $400 MILLION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT HIRING TO ADVANCE COMMUNITY POLICING The Department of Justice recently announced nearly $400 million in grant funding through the Department’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) COPS Hiring Program (CHP). The Attorney General announced funding awards to 596 law enforcement agencies across the nation, which allows those agencies to hire 2,732 additional full-time law enforcement professionals. The awards announced are inclusive of the $51 million announced in May as part of Operation Relentless Pursuit.

The COPS Hiring Program is a competitive award program intended to reduce crime and advance public safety through community policing by providing direct funding for the hiring of career law enforcement officers. In addition to providing financial support for hiring, CHP provides funding to state, local, and tribal law enforcement to enhance local community policing strategies and tactics. Funding through this program had been on hold since the spring of 2018 due to a nationwide injunction that was lifted earlier this year. The COPS Office received nearly 1,100 applications requesting more than 4,000 law enforcement positions.

To learn more about CHP, please visit https://cops.usdoj.gov/chp. For additional information about the COPS Office, please visit www.cops. usdoj.gov.

Should Police Officers Be Removed From Chicago Public Schools?

BY WENDELL HUTSON Contributing Writer

The death of George Floyd has sparked a national campaign by protestors to reduce funding to police departments and reallocate those funds in other areas including removing officers from Chicago Public Schools.

But by doing so, it would make communities and particularly public schools, more vulnerable to violent crime, contends Janelle Dowell, a 47-year-old Chatham wife and mother.

“Police officers were put into schools because of crime problems and they are still needed. We would be going backwards if we were to remove them,” explained Dowell, who worked 10 years as a civilian Chicago Police Department employee. “I think it would [be] a horrible move to defund the police.

Nothing would get done when it comes to reform.”

Dowell, whose 12-year-old daughter, Kristin, attends James McDade Classical School in Chatham, added that everyone needs to be “served and protected” and while she said there are rogue officers, “the vast majority of police officers are good cops doing a very difficult job.”

CPS officials said Local School Councils determine which schools receive police officers, who provide safety and security assistance to staff security guards.

“Last summer, the district empowered Local School Councils to determine if SROs would be assigned to their schools because we firmly believe that elected local leaders are best suited to make these decisions for their own communities,” said Jadine Chou, chief of safety and security for CPS. Community leaders said reallocation of police funds is something worth considering, but not disbanding the police department completely.

“Police presence is still needed at schools to help maintain law and order. Demolishing the entire police department is totally out [of] the question, but there could be ways to reallocate monies that would better serve the community, like investing more into the CAPS (Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy) program,” said the Rev. Richard Wooten, a retired Chicago police officer and president of the nonprofit Greater Chatham Alliance. “A lot of money is being spent on overtime for police officers going to court to lock up the same www.citizennewspapergroup.com

A national campaign by protestors, Defund the Police, has proposed reducing police budgets and locally to remove police officers from Chicago Public Schools. Photo by Wendell Hutson

people, and that could be better spent on community programs within the police department.”

Wooten, a Chatham resident and pastor at Gathering Point Universal Ministries in Auburn Gresham, added that creating some type of parent patrol at schools, might be a good idea too.

“These are parents who know the students and the students may better relate to a familiar face [as] opposed to a stranger,” Wooten added. “But at the end of the day, any changes made, need to involve the community,” he said.

The 2020 budget for the CPD is $1.8 billion, according to the city’s Budget Office, which includes $153 million for legal settlements. In 2018, the city spent $113 million to settle lawsuits against police officers. As the second largest police department in the country, the CPD is comprised of 13,500 police officers. New York, which is the largest populated city, has the largest police department, with 36,023 officers.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot has pushed back on the Defund the Police campaign and said taking monies away from law enforcement is not the solution to police misconduct.

“I don’t think that’s an appropriate action at this time. I think that the people in our neighborhoods want and have been begging for more police support,” the mayor said.

But as it pertains to removing police officers from schools, the mayor said she supports the current process of letting Local School Councils make that decision.

“Local control by the Local School Council is the right place for this discussion to be,” she told the Chicago Citizen.

However, not all parents disagree with the suggestion about removing police officers from schools.

“After my son graduated from high school, I had a hard time getting him to continue his education because he was fearful of police officers at schools,” explained Monty Milhouse, 53, a Roseland resident. “My son graduated from Fenger High School [in Roseland] and was a good kid, but had a bad encounter one time with a police officer, who he said harassed him and his friends one day after school because the officer thought they were gang members. That one incident six years ago has changed the way he feels about police officers and why to this day he does not trust law enforcement.”

Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th), whose ward includes many West Side neighborhoods, is a retired Chicago police officer, and said officers are needed at schools, but should be used on a limited basis.

“If we can keep officers in schools and not used as part of CPS’ disciplinary process, that would be a good thing,” said Taliaferro. “I see no reason why we should pull officers out of schools.”

And with so many school shootings that have taken place across the country prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, he said officers are needed on site at schools.

“Imagine the chaos at schools should an active shooter incident occur and there’s no uniform police officer on the ground,” added Taliaferro. “We need to make sure we are putting our children in an environment where they can concentrate on learning and not be at school worried about getting shot.”

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NEWS

March on West side highlights racial injustices Continued from page 1

BY TIA CAROL JONES

Clergy, elected officials and community leaders chanted “Black Lives Matter,” as they marched down Independence Blvd., holding a banner with George Floyd’s image and his name.

The mass gathering on the city’s West Side was meant to shed light on the injustices Black people face when it comes to treatment by law enforcement and culminated with a stop at the site where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., lived during his time in Chicago, at 15th and Hamlin.

The march was convened by the Rev. Michael Eddy, senior pastor of People’s Church of the Harvest Church of God in Christ Chicago.

The Rev. DeAndre Patterson sang, “I am on the Battlefield,” while they marched.

Alderman Jason Ervin, of the 28th Ward, said he was glad to be among his colleagues and West Side elected officials. He encouraged people to vote as a way to move communities forward.

“The power of the ballot is great. All we have to do is come together. And, doing things like this helps bring us closer together,” he said.

“When November comes and the March after comes, the vote is what will set us free against the policies of inequity, the resources that we need, but we have to have the courage to get up and vote.”

Marshall Hatch, Jr. spoke about the state of the West Side of Chicago. He began with the prayer, “Oh Lord, bless my soul.”

“We march today because God has ordained this moment as a moment of uprising, so put your fist up in the air. This is an uprising, all over the world. From Asia to Europe, from Africa to the Americas, they are crying with one loud voice, ‘Black Lives Will matter, Black Lives Do Matter.’ We are the salt of the earth and this is an uprising,” he said.

Hatch said the West side is in dire straits. He described it as a “stepchild of the city.” And, said it has been forgotten for too long. He called for unity in the community.

“This is a peaceful march, we are a peaceful people, but we also believe the word of the Lord. That judgement day is coming for the oppressors and vengeance is mine said the Lord,” he said. “That’s why we march, we march because the homes of grandmomma and

granddaddy are being bought. We are being colonized as we speak. We are being moved off the land right now. Enough is enough.”

Hatch said the people marched because modern day slave patrols are policing Black communities as if they were occupied territories.

“And, as we march, we rise. The longer we march, we rise. And, as we rise, we recognize the spirit of Frederick Douglass, that power concedes nothing without a demand. We recognize the spirit of Denmark Vessey. We recognize the spirit of Fred Hampton. That you can kill a revolutionary, but you can’t kill the revolution,” he said. “We recognize the spirit of Harriet Tubman, who told the people that she went to go get, I’m going to prepare a place.

That’s why we march.”

Hatch said the march was done in the names of George Floyd, Quintonio LaGrier, Bettie Jones, LaQuan McDonald and in the name of Jesus.

The Rev. Ira Acree, of Greater St. John Bible Church, said the death of George Floyd caused people to look at the need for police reform.

“It has also shed a light on centuries of

America’s oppression and systemic racism toward African Americans,” he said. “We cannot fight for police reform in Minneapolis and ignore all the racism, inequities and injustices right under our nose in Chicago.”

Acree said Chicago is the tale of two cities.

And highlighted the stark contrasts people live with. “In a typical year, absent of COVID-19, one Chicago would be enjoying the sports teams, the variety of restaurants, the world class museums,” he said. “The other Chicago is left behind and disconnected from the city’s success. This Chicago is primarily on the West side and [on] the South side, attending failing schools, witnessing 50 public schools closed, witnessing the closing of mental health facilities and suffers from extreme poverty and unemployment.”

Acree said on the North side, life is much more comfortable and accommodating. “Police operate with excellence. They do their jobs professionally on the North side. They serve those communities and taxpayers with respect. Like officers of the peace should,” he said. “It’s time for you Chicago leaders to take your hands, take your knees off our necks.”

Black and Brown chefs unite to feed people

BY TIA CAROL JONES

In the midst of marches and uprisings because of the alleged murder of George Floyd, tensions among the Black and Brown community came to a head. Social media posts cautioned Black people not to go to predominantly Latino communities throughout the city of Chicago.

Chef Maya-Camille Broussard, founder of Justice of the Pies and Justice for All Recipes, has her kitchen in East Garfield Park. She gets supplies in Pilsen, so the reports were scary for her.

Broussard said despite the conflict, there were also Brown people coming out to give their support to Black people and there was a peaceful rally with Black and Brown people. “We are the minority, so we are all going through some aspect of the same thing,” she said.

Broussard said looting at grocery stores decreased food sources in neighborhoods, and in some cases, those neighborhoods were already down to one grocery store.

She’s been partnering with Frontline Foods, an organization that has been providing thousands of meals to frontline workers during COVID-19, using volunteers and food purveyors.

“So, through the partnership with Frontline Foods Chicago, it just seemed natural to pair up with a Brown chef, as a Black chef, to

Chef Maya-Camille Broussard paired with Chef Mario Santiago, of May St. Café, to distribute food in Pilsen. Photo courtesy of Devin Davis

provide meals for a community that could really use it, and that was Pilsen,” she said.

Broussard paired up with Mario Santiago, executive chef and owner of May St. Café in Pilsen. Santiago said he and Broussard shared a common goal of feeding frontline workers and

he said it was important to show the unity of Black and Brown people in the food industry.

“No one should go hungry, it doesn’t matter if you’re black, brown, purple or green,” said Santiago. He added the numbers in the African American and Hispanic communiwww.citizennewspapergroup.com

ties are “so strong,” and for whoever is listening out there, it’s really important “to show the strength of ” those numbers. “There’s no reason why in the year 2020, we should have such racism,” he added. “We felt it necessary to show what we’ve already been doing and what our beliefs are,”

he said.

Santiago said it was nice to see the diversity of the volunteers who came out to distribute the food. He said they were genuinely there to help out and they had more volunteers than they needed at the event.

In all, there were 1,000 meals distributed at the Pilsen location and 6,000 meals in locations throughout the city. Santiago said the response from people was overwhelmingly excellent and people were very appreciative of the efforts. “We’re all in the same situation, regardless of race,” Santiago said. “COVID-19, it doesn’t discriminate. It’s taking us all down.”

Broussard said people were very humbled by the fact that they distributed the food. She said it was really cool that people honked their horns to say thank you. “With all that we had been going through, with all the tension that we had in the past week, it was just really good to bring some joy to the neighborhood in that way,” she said.

Broussard said food is the one thing that always ties people together.

“Even if we don’t completely and fully understand each other’s culture, we understand the food that comes from that culture,” she said. “We eat the food from that culture, even if we don’t have an innate understanding of that culture. We have an appreciation of what they bring culinarily to the table.”

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BUSINESS

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Essence Ventures Hires Caroline Wanga as New Chief Growth Officer Essence Ventures, the independent Blackowned consumer technology company focused on merging content, community and commerce to meet the evolving cultural and lifestyle needs of people of color, recently announced that Caroline Wanga will be joining as Chief Growth Officer, effective June 29.

In the newly created role, Wanga will lead new growth opportunities, market strategy and culture across the Essence Ventures portfolio, which includes ESSENCE Communications, Inc., Afropunk and Naturally Curly, among others.

Wanga will join Essence Ventures from Target, where she currently serves as Chief Culture, Diversity & Inclusion Officer and Vice President of Human Resources.

“We could not be more thrilled to have Caroline join our team at Essence Ventures to help provide the guidance, leadership and cohesion required to accelerate the growth of our portfolio of purpose-driven and community-centric brands,” said Richelieu

Dennis, founder and chair, Essence Ventures.

“As we look to continue to serve people of color with the most prolific brands—whether ESSENCE, Afropunk, Naturally Curly or others—she will play a critical role in our cross-portfolio strategic positioning. We look forward to her joining our family and partnering with us to transform our brands in service to our communities in an even more holistic and unified way.”

Most recently, Wanga led Target’s strategic intent to champion an inclusive society with accountability for inclusive guest experiences, a diverse and inclusive work environment and societal impact. As a cultural catalyst, she helped fuel Target’s business objectives through the company’s first-ever performance based D&I goals, significantly improving areas including Supplier Diversity, Marketing, Philanthropy, Retention, Hiring, Representation and Engagement. She also had responsibility for reshaping Target’s organizational culture.

“Over the course of her nearly 15 years

with the company, Caroline’s contributions have been significant, and it’s been rewarding to support her as she’s grown as a leader during her time at Target,” said Brian Cornell, chairman and CEO, Target. “In recent years, she championed our approach to diversity and inclusion and built a leading strategy that drove measurable and meaningful results across the enterprise. As Caroline often shares, ‘we all have a role to play,’ and thanks to her leadership, that’s a call to action the entire Target team fully embraces. We look forward to extending Caroline’s legacy at Target as she joins Essence Ventures, one of our longstanding partners.”

Wanga began her Target career in supply chain, serving in a variety of transformational leadership roles, including modernizing Supply Chain, Business Intelligence, Digital and Strategy capabilities. Prior to that, she held several non-profit roles.

“Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work with incredible people and

partners to drive business objectives, including diversity, inclusion, and culture efforts,” said Wanga. “I believe that a commitment to building communities is the path to success, and I am eager to continue on this path forward in my new role at Essence Ventures as I bring my experience to bear to advance the brands, provide increased value to partners and above all, develop more purposeful approaches to serving communities of color.”

Wanga earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from HBCU Texas College and is an inspirational thought leader and public speaker. She has been named a Top Executive in Corporate Diversity by Black Enterprise and one of Savoy’s Most Powerful Women in Corporate America; is a member of the Executive Leadership Council (ELC), the Talladega College Board of Trustees, and the Intersectionality, Culture, and Diversity Advisory Board for Twitter; and is former cochair of the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) Diversity & Inclusion Initiative.

4 Steps to Create a Household Budget with Staying Power StatePoint - These uncertain times are forcing more people to reexamine finances and rewrite their household budgets. According to the Pew Research Center in a survey conducted soon after the COVID-19 crisis began, 33% of Americans either lost their jobs or suffered a pay cut or reduction in work hours. Plus, 49% said the outbreak is a major threat to their personal finances.

Regardless of your situation, examining your budget and making some changes can save money and make your financial future more secure.

Here are four ways to budget wisely.

1. Calculate the bottom line: Figure out your baseline income. Then, categorize expenses by what you need to maintain your standard of living, such as a mortgage, utilities, groceries and insurance. Another category should include non-essential expenses. Determine if you also want to set aside money for savings, retirement plans or college tuition.

And, experts advise setting aside at least three to six months of expenses for emergencies. Once you have these numbers, you can calculate what you’ll need on a monthly basis.

2. Eliminate or reduce nice-tohaves: If your expenses are still too high, or you want to save more, take another look at discretionary spending and find ways to cut.

One easy way to save is to cancel premium TV channels, switch to a basic package or even sign up for a streaming service instead (Sling, Hulu, etc.). You can also drop your DVR option to save on the monthly bill.

Digitally streaming or downloading content from your local library is

Regardless of your situation, examining your budget and making some changes can save money and make your financial future more secure.

another entertainment option too – everything from movies, music and magazines is available at no charge.

3. Find ways to save on the musthaves: Everyone needs insurance and many companies offer discounts if you buy both auto and home insurance together. You can also look for unique programs to control expenses. For example, Erie Insurance offers a program called ERIE Rate Lock that takes away the worry of having

car insurance premiums rise with inflation. Instead, unless you move, get a different car or change drivers, you’ll pay the same amount every year, even if you have a claim. Erie Insurance also announced immediate financial relief for auto customers impacted by the pandemic. Other ways to save include taking advantage of credit card rewards and cash back apps, and making sure to use them. And if you’re overwhelmed by keeping things www.citizennewspapergroup.com

organized, there are free services online to track your loyalty program points, including airline miles.

4. Consider at-home side gigs: Many are supplementing their income without leaving the safety of their living room. In fact, nearly half of working Americans have a gig outside their primary job, according to Bankrate. But before applying for a remote job, always check with the Better Business Bureau to make sure

the company is legit. Depending on your skills, there are a variety of online jobs you could do, such as customer service, copywriting or online tutoring.

By tracking and cutting expenses, taking advantage of discounts and special savings programs, and perhaps even earning extra money on the side, you’ll be on your way to having a household budget with staying power.

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ENTERTAINMENT

“1 ANGRY BLACK MAN” releases to worldwide audiences Soulidifly Productions, a film company with a mission to produce meaningful, uplifting stories that are entertaining and beautifully told, has partnered with Freestyle Digital Media to release 1 Angry Black Man, now available to audiences everywhere on DVD and ondemand.

Written and directed by Menelek Lumumba and co-produced by Soulidifly Productions and Align Pictures, 1 Angry Black Man tells the story of Mike Anderson, a senior at a New England liberal arts college.

After an erroneous arrest for a crime he did not commit, Mike’s story transitions to an existential conversation about gender dynamics, racism, and class, as well as an empirical study of the works of four iconic Black intellectuals.

As he heads to his AfricanAmerican literature class, Mike continues to grapple with his unconscionable arrest. Mike’s emotions threaten to boil over during a class discussion covering

“1 Angry Black Man” tells the story of Mike Anderson, a senior at a New England liberal arts college. After an erroneous arrest for a crime he did not commit, Mike’s story transitions to an existential conversation about gender dynamics, racism, and class, as well as an empirical study of the works of four iconic Black intellectuals. The film has been released to audiences everywhere on DVD and on-demand.

several prolific authors and activists, from James Baldwin to Zora Neale Hurston.

The film features Miguel A. Núñez, Jr. (“Life”), Amanda Jane Stern (“Amish Witches: The True Story of Holmes

County”), Tim Moriarty (“Manifest”), Ramon Nuñez (“New Amsterdam,” “Bull”), Daphne Danielle (upcoming “God The Worm”) and introduces Keith Stone as Mike.

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Studios, Freestyle Digital Media is a premiere multiplatform distributor with direct partnerships across all major cable, digital and streaming platforms. freestyledigitalmedia.tv.

Get Away Without Going Away 5 family staycation ideas that won’t break your budget eLivingtoday.com - Family vacations are a great way to bond and take a step back from the hectic schedules that accompany everyday life, but sometimes time or money (or both) make planning an elaborate trip a non-starter.

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out on potentially stressful travel.

Consider these staycation ideas to take advantage of your local area’s attractions and prove you don’t have to go far to spend quality time together.

Visit local landmarks. Just because it’s not a traditional vacation doesn’t mean you can’t pretend to be tourists. Start by visiting the places you recommend to friends and family from out of town or pick up a city guidebook to uncover hidden spots you may not even know exist. Make a plan to seek out historic sites, visit local landmarks like museums or try an out-of-the-way restaurant (or two) you’ve never eaten at before.

Head for the parks. Pack up some of your favorite foods and enjoy a cookout at the park. You can enjoy a casual meal then take advantage of the open space and let the little ones expel any leftover energy.

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Visit an amusement park. No matter where you live, there’s probably an amusement or water park within driving distance. A quick online search before you arrive can help prepare a strategy for

Pack up some of your favorite foods and enjoy a cookout at the park. You can enjoy a casual meal then take advantage of the open space and let the little ones expel any leftover energy.

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FASHION

Introducing The Beauty Knocks Box The Skin Clique, a skincare company headquartered in South Carolina, recently announced the national launch of the Beauty Knocks Box: the first-ever medicalgrade skincare subscription box, according to a press release.

This flagship subscription box delivers physician curated, medicalgrade skincare products directly to consumers on a quarterly basis.

Each box is priced at $99 and includes a variety of skincare lines that are only available through physicians and licensed providers.

Every box is valued at $160. All products for each box are handpicked by a physician and nurse practitioner at The Skin Clique based on the patient’s skin care needs which are determined by a consultation quiz through its website.

In addition to the box, every

The BEAUTY KNOCKS BOX is the only quarterly subscription box with physician-prescribed, medical-grade skincare products. Each box is priced at $99. Every patient will be assigned their very own skincare expert who will guide you through your new medical-grade products routine.

customer will have 24/7 access to their very own physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant through The Skin Clique to answer any skincare questions related to

their personalized Beauty Knocks Box. The Beauty Knocks Box allows customers to choose from four box types that are updated seasonally:

The Essentials, The Beauty Knocks (Anti-aging), The Breakout (Acne), The Bump (for pregnant and nursing mothers) In addition to the box, patients will also receive the following: 1. Instructions for how to use products along with direct contact information (phone or email) for their “Skincare Expert”.

2. 15% off any full-sized item in the box upon reordering for the duration of the subscription period.

3. Optional upgrade with a mini-SkinBetter Sunscreen stick for $10.00 Created by Dr. Sarah Allen, MD, and Claire O’Bryan, ANP-C, the Beauty Knocks Box was created to give customers access to medical-grade products they otherwise would only be able to receive by walking into a doctor or dermatologist’s office.

Take Steps to Protect Your Skin While Working in the Yard StatePoint - Do you spend summer days outdoors mowing the lawn, tending to the garden and working on the house? Here are a few steps you can take to help you care for and protect your skin as you complete your seasonal chores: • Dress right: A few wardrobe considerations go a long way. Opt for long, lightweight clothing in light colors, which can protect your skin from sun exposure while keeping you cool. Sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat can provide further coverage. If possible, arrange to spend the bulk of your time outdoors either before 10 in the morning or after 4 in the afternoon to avoid exposure while the sun’s rays are at their strongest.

• Don’t forget the SPF. Apply sunscreen and a lip balm containing SPF before heading outdoors.

Reference the bottle’s instructions to ensure you are reapplying asneeded. Dermatologists recommend an SPF of 30 or higher for extended outdoor activity. For lawn care and gardening, you should also be on the lookout for a product that’s resistant to sweat.

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Experts offer tips to help you care for and protect your skin as you complete your seasonal chores.

Drinking plenty of water and ensuring you are getting electrolytes can help regulate the balance of fluid in the body for healthy-looking skin.

sun exposure and pollution, and exposure to these free radicals can have harsh effects on the body. To help protect and maintain healthy, youthful-looking skin, consider incorporating Heliocare Daily Use Antioxidant Formula into your morning routine. In a survey conducted by Ferndale Healthcare Inc. between Nov 2019 and Feb 2020, of 923 U.S. dermatologists,

more than half personally use Heliocare, and 87 percent of these experts recommend it to their patients.

“I tell all my patients who ask me how to maintain their skin’s youthful appearance to consider taking Heliocare, particularly if they spend a lot of time outdoors,” says New York City dermatologist, Dr. Rachel Nazarian.

The antioxidant-rich proprietary extract in Heliocare, Fernblock PLE Technology, has been studied for over 25 years by leading dermatologists.

To learn more and to access additional skin care information, visit heliocare.com.

• Adopt healthy habits: Drinking plenty of water and ensuring you are getting electrolytes can help regulate the balance of fluid in the body for healthy-looking skin. Also, be sure to get a great night’s sleep.

Not only do you deserve it after a hard day of work, but sufficient sleep is beneficial to skin health.

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Report: Breast Reconstruction Market Worth $603 Million by 2025 According to a new market research report published by MarketsandMarkets™, the global Breast Reconstruction Market size is projected to reach USD 603 million by 2025 from USD 430 million in 2020, at a CAGR of 7.0% from 2020 to 2025.

The rising incidence of breast cancer and the availability of reimbursement for breast reconstruction are major driving factors for the market. Moreover, the development of 3D-printed breast implants is expected to offer significant growth opportunities to market players in the coming years.

Based on the product, the breast reconstruction market is segmented into breast implants, tissue expanders, and acellular dermal matrix. The breast implants segment accounted for the largest market share in 2019.

Based on the procedure, the breast reconstruction market is segmented into immediate, delayed, and revision procedures. The immediate procedures segment accounted for the largest market share in 2019.

This is primarily attributed to the increasing number of surgeries postmastectomy and rising awareness.

Based on type, the breast reconstruction market is segmented into unilateral and bilateral. The unilateral segment accounted for the largest market share in 2019. The increasing incidence of breast cancer and rising awareness are major factors responsible for the dominant share of this segment.

By region, the breast reconstruction market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World. In 2019, North America accounted for the largest market share, followed by Europe. This is attributed to factors such as the rising incidences of breast cancer, increasing awareness of breast reconstruction, and FDA approvals for breast reconstruction products.

The prominent players operating in the global breast reconstruction market are Johnson & Johnson (US), Allergan (Ireland), Ideal Implant Incorporated (US), Sebbin (France), GC Aesthetics (Ireland), Polytech Health & Aesthetics (Germany), Sientra (US), Integra Lifesciences (US), RTI Surgical Holdings (US), Establishment Labs S.A. (Costa Rica), and Silimed (Brazil).

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3 Expert Pay Negotiation Tips for Women StatePoint - As advocates continue to put gender equity under a microscope and some progress has been made, there’s still a long way to go. The income gap between men and women has yet to be closed, and while employers have a huge role to play in creating a level playing field, many women could advocate for themselves more effectively during salary negotiations.

A recent Randstad US survey found that 60 percent of women have never negotiated their pay. Additionally, roughly half of the women surveyed (51 percent) also said they’re more likely to leave a job because they’re underpaid, rather than ask their manager for a raise.

Asking for more money can be stressful, particularly for women. Research has shown that women have a tendency to both underestimate their value and avoid assertiveness (an essential skill for negotiating). These factors make negotiating more difficult, but no less important -- which is why you should be extra prepared.

According to the experts at Randstad

Asking for more money can be stressful, particularly for women. Research has shown that women have a tendency to both underestimate their value and avoid assertiveness (an essential skill for negotiating).

US, here’s how: 1. Know your value. Seventy-four percent of millennials expect a pay raise every year in order to stay at their companies, versus 62 percent of boomers and 66 percent of all workers. It appears younger generations know their value and aren’t shy about

asking for fair compensation when it counts most -- during salary negotiations. Do the same! Take inventory of your achievements, new skills and contributions that demonstrate your value, and be prepared to showcase those once negotiations start.

2. Know your market. Sixty

percent of all workers surveyed wish their employers would publish salary or pay ranges for what each role earns across the company. Even if your company doesn’t do this, you’ll still want to familiarize yourself with the going pay rates in your industry.

There are plenty of resources online

(including Randstad’s comprehensive salary guide) to help with your research.

3. Know when to speak up. Be proactive. If you didn’t receive a raise in your last performance review or if you don’t have formal performance reviews, consider scheduling a meeting with your supervisor to talk about your performance and compensation. Of course, if the company has been cutting budgets or is struggling to meet its business goals, it’s probably best to wait to ask for a raise. Instead, use this time to ask your manager for feedback: What are you doing well? How would they like to see you improve? Show your manager that you want to do your job better, and then go make it happen.

Then, revisit that pay conversation a few months later.

Ultimately, the best thing you can do is advocate for yourself. For your employer, it’s all about the return on investment, and if you can make a solid case, most employers are willing to negotiate rather than lose you to one of their competitors.

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(BPT) - The appeal of all things al fresco has never been higher with homeowners across the country investing more time and money than ever before into their outdoor spaces. Based on insights from decking contractors, retailers and home design experts, industry leader Trex Company has compiled its annual outdoor living forecast, predicting the top design trends for 2020 and beyond.

"It's always fascinating to compare the trends reported by our customers with those projected by the industry at large," said Leslie Adkins, vice president of marketing for Trex.

"This year, we also engaged celebrity designer Alison Victoria to take our forecast to a whole new level."

According to the latest report, the following five top trends will influence outdoor living in the new decade: 1. Mixed materials

As the foodie phenomenon continues to thrive, outdoor kitchens will continue to evolve. Picture fully appointed culinary centers complete with specialty appliances such as smokers, pizza ovens and integrated refrigerated storage - all housed in stylish all-weather cabinetry. Capturing this trend is the new Trex Outdoor Kitchens collection, featuring stainless steel cabinetry solutions in color and style options that allow homeowners to create functional spaces that rival interior spaces.

"A good kitchen is essential - whether indoors or out," emphasized Victoria, host of HGTV's "Windy City Rehab" and DIY's "Kitchen Crashers." "A welldesigned and well-appointed kitchen becomes the heart of any space. It's where people gather. It's where memories are made. So, make it memorable!"

"Fire and water are all the rage right now for outdoor spaces," Victoria noted. "These elements not only take a space to the next level; they connect it to the natural surroundings. Even in an urban setting, these elements add a sense of tranquility that can make you feel like you're a million miles away."

Fire pots, such as those in the new Trex Outdoor Fire & Water collection, can be positioned almost anywhere to create a cozy gathering spot - or combined in a series to provide an ambient boundary for larger outdoor areas. For even greater visual impact, a fire table can serve as a focal point and elevate the luxury and comfort of an outdoor space. Likewise, the soothing sound of trickling water from integrated spillways, bowls or other features can instantly conjure calm and set a relaxed tone and atmosphere.

3. Industrial inspiration

2020 is the year to mix it up. Add visual interest to an outdoor space by juxtaposing materials such as concrete and composite, wicker and aluminum, copper and stone.

Integrate nature-inspired materials that maintain cohesion with the natural surroundings, and infuse color and pattern with pillows, cushions, furnishings and decorative accents.

There is a growing shift toward sleek, contemporary designs and materials for interior and exterior spaces as homeowners are increasingly finding inspiration in commercial settings like hotels and restaurants. Outdoors, this trend is manifesting in more industrial aluminum railing styles with sleek profiles and contemporary rod, mesh or glass inserts designed to optimize sightlines and deliver a modern flair.

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5. Bonus space If you have a raised deck, there is undoubtedly some open space underneath. While, historically, this space has been used for storage, the design trend for 2020 is to turn it into bonus living space by installing a deck drainage system. Designed to divert water away from a deck, systems like RainEscape create a dry space that can be outfitted with everything from furniture and accessories to lighting fixtures, ceiling fans and entertainment components.

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Make a Commitment to More Family Meals Family Features - Spending moments together with loved ones carries obvious benefits like time to catch up and opportunities to bond, but sharing meals actually provides definitive value for families. With restricted social interactions and confinement at home due to COVID-19, many families are facing meal challenges that have shifted from juggling busy schedules to seeking new ways to mix up the traditional menu or using digital solutions to reconnect at a virtual table.

A study published in the “Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior” funded by the FMI Foundation shows that more frequent family meals are associated with better dietary and family functioning outcomes. The results build on years of previous research studies to punctuate

the creation of the Family Meals Movement, which encourages Americans to pledge to share one more family breakfast, lunch or dinner at home per week.

Consider these notable findings from the study: l Family meals improve fruit and vegetable consumption. Studies show a positive relationship between family meal frequency and fruit and vegetable intake when examined separately, but also when fruit and vegetable intake are combined. l Family meals improve family dynamics.

Nearly all the studies included in the systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrated a positive relationship between family meal frequency and measures of family functioning.

Family functioning is defined as family connectedness, communication, expressiveness and problem-solving “There are thousands of individual studies that examine the impact of family meals on nutrition and family behavior, but this meta-analysis looks at the relationship between family meal frequency and family functioning outcomes,” said David Fikes, executive director of the FMI Foundation. “We can confirm that family meals are a valuable contributor of improved nutrition and family dynamics.”

Find tips, recipes and ways to increase your family meal frequency despite COVID-19 circumstances at familymealsmovement.org.

SOURCE: FMI Foundation

PEANUT BUTTER BANANA PROTEIN BAKED OATMEAL Recipe courtesy of Lauren HarrisPincus on behalf of the FMI Foundation Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 2 cups old-fashioned oats 1 teaspoon baking powder l 1 teaspoon cinnamon l 1/2 teaspoon salt l 3 packets stevia (sugar substitute) or preferred sweetener l 1/2 cup powdered peanut butter l 1 scoop (1/4 cup) vanilla plantbased protein powder l 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk l 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt l 3 tablespoons liquid egg whites l 1 ripe banana (4 ounces), mashed l 1 teaspoon vanilla extract l 1 ripe banana (4 ounces), sliced into 24 slices l l

GERMAN FRUIT TART Recipe courtesy of Deanna Segrave-Daly on behalf of the FMI Foundation 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour l 1/2 cup sugar l 1 egg l 1 tablespoon half-and-half or cream l 1/8 teaspoon almond extract or 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract l 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, thinly sliced l cornstarch l sliced strawberries l sliced kiwi l sliced banana l blueberries l 2 teaspoons turbinado or powdered sugar (optional) l l

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. To make crust, beat together flours, sugar, egg, half-andhalf and almond extract. Add butter slices and mix together until sticky ball of dough forms. Refrigerate 30-60 minutes.

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HAWAIIAN CHICKEN PIZZA Recipe courtesy of Toby Amidor on behalf of the FMI Foundation Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Nonstick cooking spray 1 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken l 3/4 cup barbecue sauce l 1ready-made pizza crust or whole wheat pizza crust (10 ounces) l 1 cup canned or jarred tomato sauce 2 l cups shredded mozzarella cheese or part-skim mozzarella cheese l 1 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple or canned pineapple tidbits packed in 100% juice l l

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1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. In large bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, stevia, powdered peanut butter and vanilla protein powder.

3. In separate bowl, combine almond milk, yogurt, egg whites, mashed banana and vanilla extract.

4. Add oat mixture to wet ingredients and gently stir until fully combined.

5. Line 9-inch brownie pan with parchment paper. Pour mixture into pan and spread evenly.

6. Top with banana slices in four rows of six slices each.

7. Bake 27-35 minutes, or until golden brown and set.

8. Let cool and cut into six rectangles. Wrap and refrigerate extras until ready to eat.

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Peacefully Protesting While Social Distancing The House Music March took place In Honor Of George Floyd & Other Senseless Murders that took place across the country at the hands of Police, House Music Lovers Joined Farley Jackmaster Funk for a different kind of march in downtown Chicago recently.

This protest was one of many that have taken place to shed light on the unfair justice system.

Organizers Marched with hopes to Prevent Racism thru Rhythms, Rest, Resources & Rebuilding Unity In Chicago's Communities.

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