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BUSINESS

50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned And Led Companies Announced By WPO And Capital One PAGE 4

LONG TIME ANTI-VIOLENCE ACTIVIST WILL BE FIRST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF WEST SIDE UNITED

FASHION

Going-Natural.com Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary, Presents What Naturals Love PAGE 6

ENTERTAINMENT P&G Addresses Racial Bias With New Film “The Look” PAGE 8

Norman Kerr (pictured) recently began working as the executive director of West Side United, a neighborhood health collaborative working to improve the quality of life for west side residents. Photo Credit: West Side United

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West Side United, a neighborhood health collaborative, recently announced that Norman Kerr would be taking a leadership role as the organization’s first executive director. Kerr will oversee West Side United’s ongoing initiatives aimed at improving the health of Chicagoans living on the west side and support the development of future initiatives.

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION

IBHE AND NURSING WORKFORCE CENTER RECOGNIZE 2019 NURSE EDUCATOR FELLOWS The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) and the Illinois Nursing Workforce Center (INWC) Advisory Board are acknowledging the 2019 Nurse Educator Fellow recipients, each of whom is awarded $10,000 to help promote excellence in nursing education. Pursuing doctorate degrees, research on heart attacks in women, the Certified Nurse Educator exam, and more are examples of how nurse educators in Illinois are using the fellowship dollars.

“We are grateful to state lawmakers, who funded this program in recognition of the many benefits it provides to the educators, their colleges and universities, and their students,” said Nyle Robinson, interim executive director of IBHE. “The list of projects, research, and plans for additional degrees and certifications that this group is pursuing is beyond impressive.”

HEALTH

REPORT: DEMAND FOR SPECIALIST PHYSICIANS DRIVING PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT Hospitals, medical groups, and other healthcare facilities are seeking more medical specialists and fewer primary care physicians, according to an annual report tracking physician starting salaries and other recruiting incentives.

Prepared by Merritt Hawkins, the nation’s leading physician search firm and a company of AMN Healthcare, the 2019 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives tracks a sample of 3,131 physician and advanced practitioner recruiting engagements that the firm conducted from April 1, 2018, to March 31, 2019.

Now in its 26th year, the report indicates Merritt Hawkins is conducting a growing number of search engagements for medical specialists and fewer searches for primary care physicians relative to recent years.

LAW & POLITICS

SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO DELIVER REMARKS AT 110TH NAACP NATIONAL CONVENTION The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the nation’s foremost civil rights organization, has announced that Speaker Nancy Pelosi will give remarks at the 110th National Convention in Detroit on July 22, 2019.

“We are delighted to have Speaker Pelosi join us to address our activists and advocates from across the country about the major issues impacting our communities today,” said Derrick Johnson, president and chief executive officer of the NAACP. “Congress must be the keystone in enacting policies to ensure all Americans have access to jobs paying a livable wage, affordable healthcare, and quality public education for young people. Everyone deserves the right to elect their representatives without voter suppression, racial gerrymandering and foreign interference. We look forward to hearing from Speaker Pelosi on legislative wins and plans to further advance social justice in this highly charged political climate.”

Long Time Anti-Violence Activist Will Be First Executive Director Of West Side United Continued from page 1

BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

West Side United, a neighborhood health collaborative, recently announced that Norman Kerr would be taking a leadership role as the organization’s first executive director.

Kerr will oversee West Side United’s ongoing initiatives aimed at improving the health of Chicagoans living on the west side and support the development of future initiatives.

“From the west side to certain parts of downtown, there is a 16-year difference in life expectancies and [West Side United] has set a goal of working to increase the life expectancy of residents on the west side,” said Kerr.

“We’re focused on health and healthcare, economic vitality, education, and also the physical environment on the west side and reducing and eliminating health disparities.”

West Side United is a healthcare collaborative that has brought together local healthcare providers from Rush University Medical Center,

AMITA Health, Cook County Health, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Sinai Health System, and University of Illinois Health to work with community organizations, residents, businesses, government officials, and faith-based organizations on the west side of Chicago to share resources and work to address inequalities in health care, education, and economic vitality, according to information provided by West Side United.

Kerr, who has a long history of working in social services in Chicago, has experience in community outreach and mentorship. Specifically, he has a history of working in communities with the highest risk of violence and disinvestment.

“I’ve been working in the violence prevention and violence intervention space for the last 20 plus years with a focus on reducing shootings and homicides. When you’re focused on shootings and homicides, you realize that there are some other contributing factors. Some of which are mentioned in the domains the West Side United is focused on

like education, economic stability and vitality, and health and healthcare. These are things that families are struggling with,” said Kerr.

Kerr said he is excited about his new position with West Side United and for the opportunity to make a greater impact by bringing together community organizations and initiatives.

“West Side United really has the opportunity to bring all the different initiatives together and create true collaboration. I’m excited because I think the team is strong and they’ve been doing a lot of work already and have laid a great foundation. There are numerous partners on the west side that I’m already familiar with and others that I’m excited to meet and get to know and bring to the table. I think we have the making of something special here,” said Kerr.

As the new executive director, Kerr said he wants to be part of as many community conversations as possible so that he can make sure West Side United is providing as many resources as possible.

Most Americans Have Never Had an HIV Test, New Data Show The CDC recommends that everyone between the ages of 13 – 64 years be screened at least once in their lifetime, yet less than 40% of people in the U.S. have ever been tested for HIV, according to a CDC report published recently in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).

The new data, released on National HIV Testing Day, underscore the urgent need to scale up HIV testing to end America’s HIV epidemic. The analysis of 2016-2017 data from a national population-based survey suggest most people are not getting the recommended screening, even in areas with a high burden of HIV. Highlights of the analysis include the following: l Overall, fewer than 40% of people in the United States have ever had an HIV test. l Nationally, less than 30% of people in the United States most at risk of acquiring HIV were tested in the past year. l In the 50 local jurisdictions where more than half of HIV diagnoses occur, less than 35% of people recommended for annual HIV testing were tested in the past year. l In states with rural areas that are particularly affected by HIV, just 26% of people recommended for annual HIV testing were

tested in the past year.

“Diagnosis and treatment are the first steps toward affording individuals living with HIV a normal life expectancy,” said CDC Director Robert R. Redfield M.D. “As we encourage those at risk for HIV to seek care, we need to meet them in their journey. This means clearing the path of stigma, finding more comfortable ways of delivering health services, as well as learning from individuals already in treatment so the journey becomes easier for others who follow.”

CDC recommends people with specific risk factors be screened at least once a year.

That includes: l Sexually active gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men; l People who inject drugs; l Anyone who has had more than one sex partner since their last HIV test; and l People who have been diagnosed with another sexually transmitted infection, hepatitis, or tuberculosis “Knowledge is power when it comes to HIV—that is why everyone in America should get an HIV test at least once in our lives,” said Jonathan Mermin, M.D., M.P.H., director of CDC’s National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention. “It is a

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simple way we can all help end the HIV epidemic in the U.S.” Everyone should get tested, take control of their health Whether the result is positive or negative, getting tested for HIV helps people take control of their own health. A negative HIV test result can lead to prevention options like pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a daily pill to prevent HIV acquisition. A positive result should lead that person to care and treatment, ideally on the day the diagnosis is made. This protects their health and is key to preventing new infections.

When taken as directed, HIV treatment reduces the amount of HIV in a person to a very low level – known as viral suppression or having an undetectable viral load. People who reach and maintain viral suppression have effectively no risk of transmitting HIV to others through sex.

The new study mentions promising novel approaches to increase access to HIV testing.

These approaches included integrated and routinized HIV screening in a variety of healthcare settings, as well as scaling up partner notification and social/sexual network screening strategies, and mass distribution

of HIV self-tests.

HIV testing and the HHS plan to end the epidemic The proposed HHS-wide initiative, “Ending the HIV Epidemic – A Plan for America,” is a bold new multiyear initiative designed to end the HIV epidemic over 10 years by significantly increasing public health resources, technology, and expertise on the ground in the hardest-impacted areas.

The plan, if funded, will focus first on the geographic areas with the greatest HIV burden, including the 50 local jurisdictions and seven states highlighted in the report, before expanding to reach all areas of the nation affected by HIV. “Getting tested for HIV is quicker and easier than ever before – and when you take the test, you take control,” said Eugene McCray, M.D., director of CDC’s Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention. “It’s my hope that through the initiative to end the HIV epidemic, we will increase testing and early diagnosis, speed linkages to care, and help ensure rapid treatment is available to help save lives and prevent new HIV infections.”

For more information, visit https://www.hiv.gov/federal-response/ending-the-hiv-epidemic/overview

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Ten UIC students selected for Schweitzer fellowships Ten students from the University of Illinois at Chicago have been selected for the distinguished Schweitzer Fellowship, a year-long service learning program that helps address the health needs of underserved Chicago communities.

Named in honor of humanitarian and Nobel laureate Dr. Albert Schweitzer, the Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellows Program, which is a program of the Health & Medicine Policy Research Group, encourages students to become lifelong leaders in service by helping to address unmet health needs among vulnerable Chicagoland residents.

In collaboration with existing community organizations, each Schweitzer fellow will launch a community-based project, providing 200 hours of service. Using a broad public health lens, the fellows will work to improve community wellbeing and target the social determinants of health.

The UIC fellows are planning the following community projects: l Sara Al Azmeh, from the College of Pharmacy, plans to work on a

pharmacy-related project that serves refugees from various countries.

The project will guide and educate new immigrants about the health care system in general, the pharmacy system specifically, medication management, and disease state management. l Maggie Bridger and Sydney Erlikh, from the College of Applied Health Sciences, will develop and deliver a series of creative movement and dance workshops for children, teens and adults with disabilities at Access Living and their family caregivers. The workshops will focus on developing an artistic voice and perspective, as well as providing a safe space to explore different forms of movement and build an artistic community. They also will promote physical and social-emotional health and build social capital through an inclusive creative process. l Melissa Bustamante, from the Jane Addams College of Social Work, will implement a Latinx Student Union for high school students at UIC College Prep. The program

will provide leadership training and will serve as social support for Latinx students. l Jennifer Cunningham, from the School of Public Health, proposes a literacy program for immigrant children ages 5 to 7 to help close the achievement gap. The classes will help children to improve their literacy skills and build confidence. l Jacob Dachman, from the College of Dentistry, will initiate oral health seminars, oral hygiene instruction, and oral health status assessment for medically fragile children at United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago. Through his efforts, Dachman hopes to raise awareness that dental care is the most common unmet need among children with special needs. l Elizabeth Rios, from the College of Nursing, will work with St. Joseph Church in Harvard, Illinois, where she will initiate educational and interactive workshops to increase awareness of Type 2 diabetes for the Latino community. The classes will provide education on the care, management, and prevention of

complications of Type 2 diabetes and keeping families healthy. The final goal is to form a health ministry that will be a resource for improving the health of the congregation and empowering the Latinos in the community. l Shirley Scott, from the College of Nursing, proposes to initiate life skills and STI classes for volunteer ambassadors to teach participants at the Young Masterbuilders in Motion, Inc. These classes will empower teens, young women, orphans, adoptees, and foster youth alumnae to build resiliency, hope and a bright future. l Jasmine Solola, from the College of Medicine, proposes to sustain and expand the DASH of Soul Food project, a program aimed to improve hypertension based on the DASH diet principles adapted to culturally appropriate soul food. She is partnering with Deborah’s Place, a supportive housing program for women facing chronic homelessness in East Garfield Park and Old Town, to provide cooking demonstrations and food pantry partnerships, cul-

minating in a program cookbook. l Yiran Xu, from the College of Dentistry, in collaboration with the Chinese Community Center, proposes to host a series of interactive workshops addressing vital health topics commonly encountered in medical and dental settings for the Chinese immigrant population. The template and outline for the workshops will be utilized to train future leaders and educators.

In addition to their service projects, these 10 students and their peers will also participate in a 13-month program that includes monthly meetings, trainings and ongoing opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, as well as support from a team of mentors from their schools, project sites, alumni network and staff.

“Every year, our Schweitzer fellows help Health & Medicine live out our mission of addressing health inequities and supporting the next generation of healthcare providers,” said Margie Schaps, executive director of the Health & Medicine Policy Research Group.

Black Lives Matter Co-Founder and Black Futures Lab Release Second Black Census Report According to a new report produced in part by Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza, Black lesbian, gay and bisexual Americans may be more concerned with everyday economic issues like low wages, unaffordable health care, and access to housing.

More respondents identified these as higher prioritiesthan marriage equality, though they strongly support laws enabling gay and lesbian couples to marry legally.

The analysis of responses from over 5,300 participants in the 2019 Black Census, demonstrate that police violence and impunity — and broader societal violence that targets the LGBTQ+ community — are also urgent concerns, showing a strong alignment with the non-LGBTQ+ identifying larger Black community.

“Too often, Black LGBTQ+ people are perceived as distinct and separate from the larger Black community and defined more by their sexual orientation than their race,” said Alicia Garza, principal at the Black Futures Lab and co-founder of Black Lives Matter.

“In fact, LGBTQ+ respondents prioritize the same concerns as the rest of the Black community and face triple consciousness: violence and discrimination based not only on race but gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

“Black LGBTQ+ people often lose employment opportunities, access to housing and

Alicia Garza’s new report offers insight into the needs of Black LGBT+ communities. (Courtesy photo)

quality affordable health care because of how we identify. It is important for policymakers, activists and community groups to remember this and create an agenda that reflects that understanding when representing and serving Black LGBTQ+ people. Attending a gay wedding and changing your Facebook profile picture to a rainbow flag is great but it’s simply not enough.”

The report, “When the Rainbow Is Not Enough: LGBTQ+ Voices in the 2019 Black Census” examines the priorities and concerns of over 5,300 respondents to the 2019 Black Census who identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual or describe their sexual orientation as “other.”

The Black Census is the largest survey of

Black people conducted in the United States since Reconstruction. The Black Futures Lab is publishing the findings of the census in a series of reports and briefs in partnership with Color of Change, Demos, and Socioanalítica Research.

“Black LGBTQ people hold in their very bodies the dual brunt of racism and discrimination based upon their sexual orientation and gender identity,” said K. Sabeel Rahman, president of Demos. “The day to day experience of economic insecurity, mistreatment by families and communities, combined with discrimination in housing, religion and even healthcare leaves many Black LGBTQ+ people locked out of economic opportunities and sometimes far removed from our democratic process. As this report shows, while Black LGB+ respondents know this, their pain and concerns are inexcusably left out of the conversation around what LGBTQ people need.”

A forthcoming report will explore the distinct concerns and experiences of Black Census respondents who identify as transgender, gender non-conforming, or identify their gender as “different” than male or female.

Highlighting the findings of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals in their own report provides an opportunity to shine a spotlight on a community that is too often marginalized, even in discussions about

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LGBTQ+ people.

The Black Census Project launched in early 2018 with an ambitious agenda to poll tens of thousands of Black people on their political beliefs, frustrations and aspirations.

More Black Than Blue: Politics and Power in the 2019 Black Census, showed that respondents were strongly aligned with key Democratic policy priorities like closing significant gaps in quality of life through a living wage, quality public education, and healthcare, but that alignment did not translate to immediate, energetic support for the party or its candidates.

“Black people are vital members of every community we’re part of, whether placedbased, work-based or identity-based communities,” said Rashad Robinson, president of Color of Change, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization.

“Neither our country’s Black communities nor our country’s LGBTQ communities will be fully understood, served or strengthened without Black LQBTQ people being heard and seen — counted and cared for. We have helped make Black communities what they are — and have helped make LGBTQ communities what they are. And we will always continue to. Our needs must be known.

Thankfully, this report moves us in the right direction in terms of understanding all Black people much better.”

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BUSINESS

50 Fastest Growing Women -Owned And Led Companies Announced By WPO And Capital One The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced the 12th annual ranking of the 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies™. Winners were announced during the WPO Annual Conference, held this year in Charlotte, NC. The companies featured on this year’s list span a wide variety of industries, including technology and finance, emerging sectors for women.

Aggregate revenues of the 50 companies are $5.9 billion, representing a significant impact towards women-led companies’ contribution towards the global economy.

Tierra Kavanaugh Wayne, CEO of TKT & Associates based in Louisville, Kentucky, has been ranked (#2) among this year’s WPO 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies list.

TKT & Associates is a multidimensional organization providing diversity for suppliers, workforce and total talent management solutions.

The company specializes in garnering inclusive workforce MSPs, staffing, recruitment process outsourcing and contact centers. The current revenue is approximately $80 million with 228 employees.

“At Capital One, we are passionate about supporting women business owners and leaders,” said Jenn Flynn, Head of Small Business Bank at Capital One. “The rise in women-owned businesses is an exciting trend to watch. These women are a real force, as reflected in the WPO 50 Fastest winners, and they are inspiring others to achieve great levels of success.”

“I am delighted that this year our rankings show that women entrepreneurs are branching out into every sector of business,” said WPO President and Founder Dr. Marsha Firestone. “We are also very encouraged that companies of all sizes, such as (TKT & Associates) are represented. Some smaller but very successful companies demonstrated significant growth this year.”

All eligible companies were ranked according to a sales growth formula, combining percentage and absolute growth. To qualify for the ranking, businesses are required to be privately held, woman-owned/led companies and have reached annual revenues of at least $500,000 as of 2013 and every subsequent year. Applicants are not required to be WPO members.

Additional facts about the 2019 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Businesses: l Average age of women-owner/ leader is 50, younger than the average age of 51 last year l Aggregate revenue is $5.9 billion l Average 2018 revenue was $117.1 million l Average number of employees on first day: 9; projected average for 2019: 492 l Funding sources at company start: o 78% with their own funds o 22% with funds from friends and family o 6% with a bank loan o 6% with a line of credit o 4% with a credit card o 8% with private investors/angels All 50 companies were honored at a special event at the 2019 WPO Annual Conference at the Westin Charlotte in May. Following the luncheon and awards ceremony, WPO hosted a “Guide to Growth” discussion featuring a selection of 50 Fastest winners sharing advice for established entrepreneurs working to increase businesses.

The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) recently announced the 12th annual ranking of the 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies™.

Tierra Kavanaugh Wayne, CEO of TKT & Associates based in Louisville, Kentucky, has been ranked (#2) among this year’s WPO 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies list.

The 2019 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies are: 1. Enspire Energy, LLC Mary Hensley and Julie Hashagen Chesapeake, VA 2. TKT & Associates, Inc. Tierra Kavanaugh Wayne Louisville, KY 3. LYNC Logistics, LLC Cynthia P. Lee Chattanooga, TN 4. Lever1 Erica Brune Kansas City, MO 5. SPERO Jenelle S. Coy Washington, DC 6. Stride Consulting Debbie Madden New York, NY 7. Xtreme Solutions Inc. Phyllis W. Newhouse Atlanta, GA 8. Within Interior Design, Inc. Heather R. Robinson Norfolk, VA 9. Quality Business Solutions, Inc. Pamela S. Evette Travelers Rest, SC 10. Merrimak Capital Company Mary Kariotis Novato, CA

70% of Employees Are Likely to Participate in Job Retraining If Offered Seventy percent of employees (70%) say they are likely to participate in an employer-provided job retraining program, according to a new survey report by Clutch, the leading B2B ratings and reviews firm.

Clutch surveyed 510 full-time employees in the U.S. to learn about their experiences with and attitudes about job development and retraining.

Experts say that most employees value job retraining opportunities for a simple reason: They want to improve at their jobs.

“Most employees don’t want to be complacent,” said Sean Pour, co-founder and marketing manager at SellMax, a nationwide cash-forused cars selling service. “They want to keep growing. People feel bad when they feel like their skills aren’t advancing.”

Employees are most likely to wish their companies offered tuition assistance for classes outside their company (19%) and intracompany classes and workshops to learn new skills (19%). Employees are far less likely to hope their companies provide expanded access to learning resources such as books, videos, and online courses (7%).

Companies should consider employee preferences, but must make sure they also match the business’ priorities and capabilities.

Blindly providing tuition assistance for out-of-company classes, for example, can be costly and ineffective.

Most employees (70%) who are offered job retraining say they are satisfied with the programs their employer provides.

Experts believe that job retraining allows companies to improve their overall direction by improving employee retention and maximizing worker output. “[Companies] have not been able to say why people stay, why people go, what makes them succeed,” said Joe Carella, assistant dean for executive education at the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona.

Carella says that a happy workforce is a motivated workforce. Retraining is an opportunity for companies to think about their larger strategy and bridge two priorities: the future of the company and the future of the people who work for it.

Read the full report: https:// clutch.co/hr/staffing/resources/jobdevelopment-workforce-retraining

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FASHION

Going-Natural.com Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary, Presents What Naturals Love Going-Natural.com, the longest running natural hair blog, celebrates its 15th anniversary with a natural hair and fashion show, an exhibition and a new online marketplace at WhatNaturalsLove.com.

GIVING HOMAGE The celebration kicks off with the What Naturals Love Hair and Fashion to give homage to the pioneers of the natural hair movement.

The braiders, loctitians and stylists who not just kept Black follicles alive and healthy but also stylish, long before natural hair became an online sensation and despite the fact that natural hairstyles were and still are deemed unacceptable in many places.

Going-Natural.com, now a social web and networking blog with over 80,000 members, followers and fans, wouldn’t have been possible without those who kept pushing boundaries, elevating beauty standards and challenging the status quo.

The What Naturals Love Hair and Fashion Show is expected to be a groundbreaking spectacle showcasing hairdos from the best natural hairstylists and exquisite naturalista fashion from WhatNaturalsLove.com.

All kinds of textured tresses styled by top Natural hairstylists will grace the stage in Bedstuy, Brooklyn on August 17 for the What Naturals Love Hair and Fashion Show. The show will be part of the Tama Summer Fest and weekend walks which is from 12 to 7 pm Between Gates & Halsey on Tompkins Avenue.

For more information about the What Naturals Love Hair and Fashion show, visit going-natural.com/hair-show2019/ or email info@going-natural.com.

Going-Natural.com, the longest running natural hair blog, presents What Naturals Love.

25 Black Women in Beauty Officially Launches 25 Black Women in Beauty celebrated their official launch with a private dinner at the Whitby Hotel recently, featuring some of the most powerful black female executives, entrepreneurs and influencers in the Beauty Industry today.

The inaugural dinner, sponsored

by Rémy Martin XO, featured moving introductions by each guest, innovative ideas for collaborations, and a commitment to continued growth and excellence in the field.

Guests included Sarah CurtisHenry, SVP & General Manager of Fresh; Sharon Chuter, founder of Uoma Beauty; Kahlana Barfield Brown, former fashion and beauty editor turned mega influencer; Karla Evans-Davis, Sr. Director of Integrated Marketing & Media at Ulta Beauty and former supermodel Veronica Webb, who was the first African-American model to land a major cosmetics contract.

Created by beauty industry executives Cara Sabin and Ella T. Gorgla, 25 Black Women in Beauty’s mission is, to celebrate, elevate and promote black women in the beauty

25 Black Women in Beauty’ recently hosted its first annual dinner sponsored

by Rémy Martin XO.

industry through constructive, intentional collaboration and networking while inspiring one another toward collective greatness.

Women of color are projected to be the majority of all women in the workforce by 2060 and generate over $1T in consumer spending power. As entrepreneurs they contribute $361B in revenue to the economy, launching

new companies at quadruple the rate of all women owned businesses.

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amplified. Representation matters and it needs to be visible.”

In beauty specifically, the spending power of black women in the US is a staggering $7.5B according to an Essence study, which is 80% more in cosmetics and twice as much in skincare versus non-Black consumers. A 2018 Nielsen study also spoke to the sheer influence of Black Women noting that “Black consumer choices have a ‘cool factor’ that has created a halo effect, influencing not just consumers of color, but the mainstream as well.”

“25 Black Women in Beauty will serve as a space for collaboration, mentorship and perhaps most importantly a source of inspiration for corporate professionals, entrepreneurs and influencers,” co-founder Ella Gorgla said. “There is strength in numbers, and it’s important that we know we exist.”

Throughout the evening, guests were treated to three signature Rémy Martin XO cocktails paired with a decadent dinner that concluded with a signature Rémy Martin Opulence Table reveal where honorees sipped

Rémy Martin XO paired with Nutella macaroons and orange chocolate truffles. An indulgent ending to an evening celebrating the collective success of these bold women in Beauty. By evening’s end, each honoree received a special crystal diamond award to commemorate their achievements.

To learn more about 25 Black Women in Beauty: Visit www.25BWB.org Follow on Instagram @25_bwb ABOUT 25 BLACK WOMEN IN BEAUTY Launched on Juneteenth 2019, 25 Black Women in Beauty is a collective, thoughtfully conceived to serve as an elevated platform for accomplished and driven black female executives, entrepreneurs and influencers in the $600 billion global beauty industry. It serves to provide a spotlight on these extraordinarily talented women to increase their numbers at the C-suite level and beyond, as well as encourage and support the creation and success of indie brands invented by black female entrepreneurs.

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Inspiring Men to Do Good StatePoint - With so many negative messages about masculinity floating around these days, some say it’s important to spend some time focusing on the positive. Doing so can help give men the confidence they need to be their best selves.

In fact, 91 percent of men agree that it takes more confidence to be a “good guy” than it does to be a typical alpha male, according to research from Men’s Wearhouse, which is on a mission to encourage more men to be good on the inside and out. As part of its “Good on You” campaign, they are highlighting the good works of dads and gentlemen everywhere who have gone above and beyond to show they care about something that makes the world a little bit better.

“We believe that good guys everywhere are ready to stand up and be their best selves,” says Tank Sinatra, who after getting sober at 22, decided

to surround himself with only positive things. Involved with the nonprofit organizations, Hope House and Bring Change to Mind, he is a social media influencer and founder of Tank’s Good News, which shares only positive news stories.

Already committed to identifying, spreading and celebrating acts of good, Sinatra is now serving as the facilitator of the Good On You Initiative and, in this role, is sharing an inspiring story of a man making the world a little bit better in his own backyard: In 2016, Rodney Smith founded a lawn care nonprofit, Raising Men Lawn Care Service, in his hometown of Huntsville, Alabama. Raising Men Lawn Care Service helps young men give back to their communities by mowing lawns or doing yard work -- free of charge -- for veterans, the elderly, the disabled and single mothers.

Smith sought to establish a program

In 2016, Rodney Smith founded a lawn care nonprofit, Raising Men Lawn Care Service, in his hometown of Huntsville, Alabama. While founded originally in Alabama, the organization now has a presence in almost all 50 states.

that inspires young men to learn and understand their value in society, and acts as a true father figure to many young boys throughout the country.

While founded originally in Alabama, the organization now has a presence in almost all 50 states.

To honor Smith’s work, Men’s

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Wearhouse is donating $10,000 to his organization as a “thank you” for all that he’s doing to help his community. He also received a custom-made jacket and lapel pin, as the brand believes that being your best self, and looking and feeling your best, go hand-in-hand.

To learn more about the campaign, which will honor men throughout the year, as well as to get gift ideas to honor the men in your life, visit menswearhouse.com.

“From activism to fatherhood, moments of good come in all shapes and sizes,” says Sinatra.

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ENTERTAINMENT

eta Creative Arts Foundation announces new Executive Director eta Creative Arts Foundation, Inc. recently announced Kai EL’ Zabar as the new CEO/ Executive Director. EL’ Zabar officially started her tenure at the 48-year old institution on July 15, 2019.

EL’ Zabar made history as the first female executive editor of the Chicago Defender newspaper in 2014. While at the Defender, she played an important role in breathing new life and interest in the 116-year old paper. Prior to her appointment at eta, EL’ Zabar was editing manuscripts, screenplays and writing books at M2N Publishing.

She has a Bachelor of Arts from Lake Forest College in English Literature and Journalism and her Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Arts from Columbia College.

With her appointment, EL’ Zabar serves as the third Executive Director in eta’s history. She was preceded by Philip Thomas and the founding

CEO/Executive Director, the late Abena Joan Brown. She joins Producing Artistic Director Kemati Porter as eta’s leadership team.

“The opportunity to lead the eta Creative Arts Foundation in developing their fullest potential as an iconic, creative arts institution is an honor,” EL’ Zabar states. “I am excited about the endless creative possibilities to grow our audience. We have an important voice in the arts community.

I am enthusiastic about the opportunities for expansion and the fresh contributions we can make to the creative world of art and theater.”

Leveraging her editor/writing experience and extensive community network on behalf of eta are talents EL’ Zabar brings to her new position. “This is an exciting time for eta. We are uniquely positioned to play a larger role in the growing Chicago arts community. I have a talented team of artists who are looking forward to creating a season of compelling plays and

thought-provoking artwork. My first task is to tell our story. And, secondly, to raise the funds to continue our growth,” she says.

EL’ Zabar’s hiring comes as the foundation implements a plan of creative and strategic growth, outreach and increased funding. eta Board President Les Bond, CEO of Attucks Asset Management, LLC says, “We welcome Kai’s leadership and look forward to the community’s support and interest as we blaze the trail to celebrate 50 years of the eta Creative Arts Foundation.”

The eta Creative Arts Foundation, Inc. celebrates its 50th year Anniversary in 2021.

For more information, visit their website at http://www.etacreativearts.org/ Or on social media at Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/etacreativearts Twitter: https:// twitter.com/etaCreative Instagram: https://instagram.com/ etacreativearts

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P&G Addresses Racial Bias With New Film “The Look” Continuing the conversation from its Emmy Award-winning film “The Talk,” Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) recently released a new film designed to spark reflection and conversation on racial bias and inequality.

Titled “The Look,” the film highlights bias as experienced by many Black men in America and is available now together with educational resources at www. talkaboutbias.com.

“We want to live in a world that is equal and inclusive – in race, gender, ethnicity, sexual identity, ability, religion and age – but the reality is, it’s not fully equal or inclusive and one of the core reasons is bias,” said Marc Pritchard, chief brand officer at Procter & Gamble. “Empathy can be a particularly effective antidote to bias, and we created ‘The Look’ to change perspectives, prompt personal introspection, and bring people together for a conversation to ultimately change hearts and minds.”

“The Look” follows a Black man throughout his day as he encounters a variety of ‘looks’ that symbolize a barrier to acceptance. In the film, the windows of a passing car are raised after his son waves to a young girl in the back seat, occupants of an elevator seem to shut him out as he approaches and workers in a department store watch him with suspicion as he shops. For each scene, historical records and contemporary stories are provided at www. talkaboutbias.com to spark discussion and understanding on how these small ‘looks’, whether intentional or

“The Look,” a film highlighting bias as experienced by many Black men in America, is available now together with educational resources at www.talkaboutbias.com. (Photo: Business Wire)

not, can have a potentially bigger impact. The film ends with the line ‘Let’s talk about the look so we can see beyond it.”

“We believe we have a responsibility to use our voice in advertising as a force for good by addressing issues like bias. As it has already done for so many who have seen ‘The Look’, we hope this film leads to constructive conversation, understanding and positive action,” Pritchard added.

The film and website were produced in collaboration with SATURDAY MORNING, a creative collective founded by executives in

the advertising industry who came together to create ideas that bring awareness to and shift perceptions on racial bias and injustice.

“The story of ‘The Look’ is based in the real-world experience of thousands of Black men across the country who experience bias in different ways, big and small, every day. This film is an opportunity for the world to see – and feel – what it’s like to walk in their shoes,” said Kwame Taylor-Hayford, a co-founder of SATURDAY MORNING. “Partnering with companies like P&G on thoughtprovoking and authentic work like ‘The Look’ will lead to deeper and richer www.thechicagocitizen.com

conversation that will inspire change.”

“Bias is part of the human condition, something we all have and something we all experience. It is most frequently unconscious, formed by generations of social norms. ‘The Look’ is designed to constructively challenge people to look beyond what they think they see,” said Damon Jones, Vice President, Global Communications and Advocacy, Procter & Gamble.

“Beyond highlighting bias, this film also celebrates the strength, humanity and resilience of Black men who are thriving amidst many obstacles. It is one part of a comprehensive effort that will help address individual

and institutionalized bias to create meaningful change.”

Over the past year, P&G partnered with BET Networks on a comprehensive study of Black men, called Black Men Revealed, highlighting compelling data on prevailing narratives in media and entertainment, including those on parental involvement, relationship status and economic pursuits. Insights from this study are being shared with groups across the country to enable more accurate, positive portrayals of Black men in film, television and news – all key factors in addressing the underlying bias in society.

The film premiered recently at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in France and BET Networks’ inaugural social impact conference, META Convened by BET Networks in Los Angeles.

“The Look” was shot by a deliberately diverse leadership-duo, Director Anthony Mandler of Stink Films with Malik Sayeed as Director of Photography, and is launching as part of an integrated campaign at www.talkaboutbias.com. It will be followed by a series of nationwide community conversations, individual and classroom educational resources and reading guides, informative and inspirational podcasts, virtual reality extensions and ongoing digital and social media activities through the end of 2019. This program is designed to go beyond simple awareness and equip and enable individuals and communities with tools to create lasting, substantive change.

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Maxwell Street Market to Host “The Big Deal” Summer Celebration The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) recently announced “The Big Deal” on Sunday, August 4, at the historic Maxwell Street Market presented by Humana (800 S. Desplaines St.). From 9am until 3pm. The free festivities include the dedication of a mural created by students at Yollocalli Arts Reach, live art making with the National Museum of Mexican Art and live music performances along with 125 vendors specializing in handmade crafts, resale clothing, produce and more.

“The Maxwell Street Market, Chicago’s longest running open air market, has been a ‘big deal’ for over a century. As a marketplace, Maxwell Street is where generations of immigrants have created businesses. As a gathering place its where musicians created the Maxwell Street blues sound. And as a food emporium, its where the Maxwell Street Polish was first sold and now thousands of handmade tortillas are pressed each Sunday,” said Mark Kelly, DCASE Commissioner. “We are proud to nurture this Chicago tradition with more vendors, more food and more programming.”

During “The Big Deal,” Chicago Fair Trade will have a fair trade pop-up bazaar featuring handmade, one-of-a-kind and eco-friendly items made by women’s cooperatives; hand-blocked printed summer dresses from Mata Traders, yoga accessories from Kathmandu Yogi, kitchen and tableware from Sobremesa

by Greenheart and eco-friendly Bolivian jewelry. Other featured vendors include Sweet Beginnings with locally harvested honey and custom bath products, Sandra’s Bags with handmade leather purses displaying the Chicago flag and handbeaded artisan jewelry from Crafted.

The August 4 “Big Deal,” will feature old and new food favorites including Kimski/ Maria’s Packaged Goods and Community Bar with a modern take on the Maxwell Street Polish, and the Marz Community Brewing Co will launch a limited release “Maxwell Street Lager” beer.

In addition to shopping and eating there will be family-friendly programming throughout the day: At 11:30am, Yollocalli Arts Reach will dedicate a new mural created by teens and lead artist Liz Reyes, a renowned female graffiti artist and teacher from Chicago.

Her work has been seen nationally and internationally, and she was selected as the lead artist for the 2018 Day of the Dead celebration on the Pink Line Chicago through AARP. From 10am to 2pm, the National Museum of Mexican Art (NMMA) will also lead hands-on, family-friendly art workshops inspired by the history and products of the Market, alongside live painting by Yollocalli Arts Reach program participants. This is part of a series of biweekly art activities organized by

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) recently announced “The Big Deal” on Sunday, August 4, at the historic Maxwell Street Market presented by Humana (800 S. Desplaines St.). For over a century, the historic Maxwell Street Market has been offering an eclectic mix of foods and finds—including fresh produce, furniture, clothing, tools, garden plants, collectibles and rare items.

DCASE and the NMMA at Maxwell Street Market through the fall.

Chicago-based artists Yvette Mayorga and William Estrada are creating a portrait series of Maxwell Street Market vendors, some of whom have over 40 years of history with the market. The artists invite everyone to take photos in front of the unique backdrop for the portraits, a collage of items treasured and sold in the market. Come back on September 15 for a live portraits session. This commission is part of MAS+ ART at Maxwell, a creative placemaking initiative led by Paola Aguirre Serrano of Borderless Studio LLC. Temporary interactive exhibitions will also be presented by Jane Addams Hull House Museum with images and artifacts from its collection and by the Maxwell Street Market Foundation with a display of photos, signs and other ephemera.

The Big Deal will get even livelier with music on two stages.

Plaza Stage 9–10:15am - DJ John Simmons 10:30–11:30am - Low-Reen and the Maxwell Street Blues Band 11:30am–Noon - Mural Dedication with Artists and City Officials 12:30–1:30pm - Los Gallos 2–3pm - Ron Haynes Game Changers Culture Coach Stage 9:45–10:45am - Little Miss Ann 10:45–11:30am - Trqpiteca Club DJ Cqqchifruit Noon–1pm - Trqpiteca Club DJ La Spacer 1:30–2:30pm - Banda Show Revelación Chicago City Markets presenting sponsor Humana is partnering with the

Chicago Cubs for more family fun. Fans will be able to take photos against a green screen and add their choice of Cubs backdrops. Photos can be printed onsite and sent to phones.

And, the ever-popular Jumping Jack will be open for children to play in.

Much of this event and other summer activities at the Maxwell Street Market are made possible through generous funding from the National Endowment for the Arts through an Our Town Grant to support community engagement and neighborhood development.

For over a century, the historic Maxwell Street Market has been offering an eclectic mix of foods and finds—including fresh produce, furniture, clothing, tools, garden plants, collectibles and rare items.

The market is also renowned for the best, authentic Mexican- and Latinstyle street food in Chicago, including tamales, banana leaf-wrapped tamales, tacos, quesadillas with fresh handmade corn tortillas, elotes and corn cakes.

The market is open Sundays, from 9am to 3pm. For more information, visit maxwellstreetmarket.us or on facebook @MaxwellStreetMarket.

Produced by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, the Chicago City Markets are presented by Humana and sponsored by COUNTRY Financial®, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and the Chicago Tribune. For a complete list of all Chicago City Markets, visit chicagocitymarkets.us.

Join the conversation on Facebook @ ChicagoCityMarkets, on Instagram @ ChicagoCityMarkets and on Twitter @ ChicagoDCASE (#ChicagoCityMarkets).

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9th Annual College Changes Everything® (CCE) Conference On Thursday, July 18, 2019, education leaders and administrators, counselors, non-profit and community-based organizations, elected officials and other public sector leaders, students and other professionals will convene at the 9th Annual College Changes Everything® (CCE) Conference in Tinley Park from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm to discuss best practices, and share ideas and resources to expand student success for each student.

“Developing a diverse, educated and productive workforce here in Illinois is a community responsibility,” said Eric Zarnikow, executive director of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the state’s college access and financial aid agency and host of the CCE Conference. “It requires not only budget and resources but true partnerships among K-12, postsecondary institutions, trade schools and employers, and community organizations to engage students and families to define and ultimately achieve success for the individual student.”

“I’m proud that the CCE conference is among the venues where these partnerships are born and nurtured,” said Zarnikow.

The conference keynote address will be delivered

by Merita Irby, co-founder and executive vice president of The Forum for Youth Investment and chief architect of The Forum’s signature initiative, Ready by 21®. Irby is managing partner of Big Picture Approach Training & Consulting and a coach to state and local partnerships. She has extensive experience conducting studies on community-based urban youth organizations, including directing a multi-site study on school collaboration with youth organizations.

Irby is the co-author of Urban Sanctuaries: Neighborhood Organizations in the Lives and Futures of Inner-City Youth.

This year’s conference, themed Expanding Success for All Students—Every Community’s Responsibility, will include breakout sessions presented by state and national experts and practitioners on topics such as supporting low-income students who face food insecurity and housing instability; reducing remediation and accelerating college success; leveraging community-based partnerships to support career readiness; supporting Illinois’ immigrant populations; addressing the state’s teacher shortage; middle-school career exploration; and much more. The preliminary agenda can be viewed at collegechangeseverything.org/2019Agenda.

This year, the conference will also celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Illinois Student Assistance Corps (ISACorps), which is among the largest statewide outreach and near-peer mentoring programs in the country, annually serving more than 150,000 students and parents in communities throughout Illinois.

For the past decade, the talented and professionallytrained recent college graduates in the ISACorps have been helping students and families navigate the complex process of planning and preparing for postsecondary success—including helping students with college and career exploration, admissions and financial aid.

The CCE conference, which is expected to draw nearly 500 attendees, will be held at the Tinley Park Convention Center in Tinley Park, Illinois on July 18th. The registration fee is $40. To register or for more information, visit collegechangeseverything. org. Join the conversation on social media by using #CCE4me.

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