Chicago Weekend Citizen 09-11-2019

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Unique Program Aimed At Reducing Teacher Shortages Lets Students Realize Their Dreams — Page 3 Week of Sept. 11, 2019

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BUSINESS

Brown Honored Among Most Influential Women in Corporate America PAGE 4

FASHION

Dove Men+Care Signs “Biggest Names” in Sports as the Faces of Dove Men+Care SPORTCARE PAGE 6

ENTERTAINMENT

Oprah Winfrey to Serve as Keynote Speaker at the 17th Annual UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon PAGE 8

Stand-up comedian Mark Curry (pictured) will soon host The Life Luxe Jazz Los Cabos Jazz Experience in Los Cabos Mexico. Photo Credit: Provided by Mark Curry

CELEBRITY COMEDIAN TO HOST UPCOMING DESTINATION JAZZ EXPERIENCE

Many remember Mark Curry from the classic 90’s sitcom Hanging With Mr. Cooper and many also know him as a stand-up comedian. In just a couple months, Curry will add a new title to his resume as the host of the Life Luxe Jazz Los Cabos Jazz Experience in Mexico. PAGE 2

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION

HIGHER EDUCATION GROUP NAMED FINALIST IN SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS PROGRAM The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) announced recently that a group of three community colleges and three universities in the Will County region, including the University of St. Francis (USF), Governors State University, Joliet Junior College, Lewis University, Moraine Valley Community College, Prairie State College, has been named a finalist for the 2019 AASHE Sustainability Awards for the group’s Growing Sustainable Communities Together Through Leadership in Higher Education project.

Winners will be announced in mid-September and recognized during the opening ceremony at the AASHE Conference & Expo in Spokane, Wash. on Oct. 27. Finalists’ entries will be judged on overall impact, innovation, stakeholder involvement, clarity and other criteria specific to each category.

“To be named a finalist for the AASHE award is a tremendous honor. It highlights the work of the South Metropolitan Regional Higher Education Consortium’s Sustainability Committee, leading the way to work together with our communities to be equipped to solve sustainability challenges now and for the future,” said Janine Hicks, sustainability coordinator at USF. To learn more about AASHE’s Sustainability Awards programs, please visit http://www.aashe.org/get-involved/awards/.

HEALTH

AMERICANS PUT THEIR CARS FIRST: TWO-THIRDS SERVICE THEIR VEHICLE MORE OFTEN THAN THEY GO TO THE DENTIST While the temperatures may be starting to cool down, things are just starting to heat up between Americans and their cars as the majority admit to having strong feelings of love toward their personal vehicles, according to a new Cars.com (NYSE: CARS) national survey. The survey uncovered that nearly three-quarters of Americans (73 percent) love their car a lot, and more than two-thirds (69 percent) have a significant amount of pride in their vehicle.

But just how deep does Americans’ love for their cars run?

The majority of respondents are more concerned with maintaining the health of their vehicle than their own oral health — nearly two-thirds of respondents (63 percent) confess they service their vehicle more often than they go to the dentist.

Americans’ preventive health care comes second, too, as more than half of respondents (57 percent) say they service their vehicle more than they see a doctor.

LAW & POLITICS

UNDERWOOD TO HOST SERVICE ACADEMY FAIR Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) will host a service academy fair in the 14th District. Each year, Members of Congress may nominate up to ten individuals to four of the five U.S. service academies. Ahead of the October application deadline, Underwood will host a service academy fair for eligible students to learn more about each academy, the application process, and how to receive a nomination from their member of Congress. During these events, prospective cadets and midshipmen will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Air force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Details for the fair appear below: Naperville Service Academy Information Fair with Representatives Sean Casten (IL-6) and Bill Foster (IL-11) Saturday, September 14 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Naperville Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 908 Jackson Avenue Naperville, IL To RSVP to this event please visit https://www.eventbrite. com/e/2019-service-academy-day-tickets-67260300369.

Underwood previously hosted a service academy fair at Huntley High School on September 3 in Huntley, IL.

Celebrity Comedian To Host Upcoming Destination Jazz Experience Continued from page 1

BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

Many remember Mark Curry from the classic 90’s sitcom Hanging With Mr. Cooper and many also know him as a stand-up comedian. In just a couple months, Curry will add a new title to his resume as the host of the Life Luxe Jazz Los Cabos Jazz Experience in Mexico.

The Life Luxe Jazz Los Cabos Jazz Experience is produced by The Life Luxe Group, LLC and will take place from Nov. 9 to 11 in Los Cabos Mexico.

“From this experience, we want people to take away from their time that this is a culturally enriching travel destination with music as the focal point which is really unique and special,” said Dianna Clarkson, Life Luxe Jazz Los Cabos Jazz Experience co-founder.

The Life Luxe Jazz Los Cabos Jazz Experience will not only feature several professional jazz musicians, but attend-

ees will also be able to participate in cultural experiences, enjoy spa services, and take local excursions during their stay in Los Cabos.

As the event host, Curry said he plans to be very accessible to guests and he is looking forward to being the funny guy for this event.

“You need an incredible host for that many people. If you’ve got 2,000 to 3,000 people you need a guy to keep the thing going,” said Curry. “You’ve got all these artists performing and you need a funny person in between to just have some fun and make it personal. That’s me, I’ll be there to take pictures with people and just personalize the experience.”

From 1992 to 1997, Curry starred in the ABC sitcom Hanging With Mr. Cooper and most recently he has been touring the country doing stand up comedy. Curry said that becoming a comedian was “dream deferred” for him because he always liked it and knew he

was funny but was pushed in different directions and on different career paths.

“You feel like you’re required to be a dentist or a doctor or something like that, so comedy was something that I always was good at and I was funny but I was scared to do it,” said Curry.

As a result of a dare, Curry finally took the stage and did his first stand-up set and said from there he decided to pursue a career in comedy which led him to where he is today.

“I love Mark he is, to me, one of the funniest comedians there is and he is such a great person to work with. He is so flexible and he’s such a people person.

Everyone who’s there, we want them to feel a part of the Life Luxe group and we can’t think of a better ambassador than Mark to help people feel welcome and just wanted at our event,” said Clarkson.

To learn more about the Life Luxe Jazz Los Cabos Jazz Experience or to buy tickets, visit www.lifeluxejazz.com

September Town Halls Allow City Residents To Learn More About The 2020 Budget Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot is leading a series of budget town hall meetings throughout the city to ensure residents have an opportunity to learn more about the budget process, the upcoming 2020 budget, and some ways the city will address its financial challenges.

“As we work to build a city government that drives growth and opportunity for all of its residents and neighborhoods, we must ensure we have a roadmap to a sustainable financial future,” said Mayor Lightfoot. “With the city facing financial challenges this year, it is crucial that we have an open and honest conversation with residents from across the city, as well as with departments, city leaders and other stakeholders to develop solutions that will make our government stronger and work more efficiently for all of our neighborhoods.”

The State of the City address was broadcast and streamed live from the Harold Washington Library on Thursday, August 29 at 6 p.m. To ensure all interested residents had a chance to tune in from wherever they

were, the speech was also carried on all major local TV and radio newscasts, with the city of Chicago providing a live-stream feed from its website and its social media channels. Additionally, the city provided translation services in Spanish.

“As the Budget Office works closely with city departments to identify their operational needs and service investments for the coming year, we also want to hear from residents, elected officials and other key stakeholders as we develop strategies for addressing our fiscal challenges,” said Susie Park, budget director for the city of Chicago. “By creating more lines of communication with the public about the state of our finances, we are creating more opportunities to solicit feedback and ensuring that more voices are heard.”

To illuminate key considerations from residents for next year’s budget, and to gain insight on where the public wants to reduce and increase spending, the city is hosting three more targeted Budget Town Hall meetings.

The Budget Town Halls will

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be carried on a livestream and will allow for virtual participation over social media.

One Budget Town Hall was already held on Chicago’s North Side on on Wednesday, September 4 at Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave. Upcoming town halls include: West - Saturday, September 14 from 9-11 a.m.

Roberto Clemente High School, 1147 North Western Ave. Southeast - Thursday, September 19 from 6-8 p.m.

Southeast United Methodist Youth and Community Center (The Zone), 11731 S Ave. O South (Youth-focused budget discussion) – Wednesday, September 25 from 6-8 p.m.

Lindblom Math and Science Academy, 6130 S Wolcott Ave To give the Budget Town Hall meetings a framework of the topics residents want to discuss or learn more about, the City is launching a new public survey at www.chicago.gov/2020budget.

Now through September 30th, the survey will act as a

tool for the administration to ascertain which priorities residents will want to focus on over the course of the discussion and will survey residents on topics ranging from public safety and infrastructure; to neighborhood services and public health.

As the city prepares for the 2020 budget process, the Lightfoot administration has taken concerted efforts over the past several weeks to work with departments to find internal savings and ways to operate more efficiently. This includes measures to reduce an open line of short-term borrowing which it anticipates will save $22 million in FY 2020; as well as reforms to the workers’ compensation program, which are expected to eventually drive down claims costs and produce savings for the city. These and other savings and efficiencies will be identified to reduce FY 2020 costs and ensure a more viable financial future for all of Chicago.

For updates and details on the budget town halls, please visit www.chicago.gov and follow the city on Facebook and Twitter.

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NEWS

Unique Program Aimed At Reducing Teacher Shortages Lets Students Realize Their Dreams Roosevelt University and the Chicago Public Schools have launched a unique residency program aimed at reducing teacher shortages in the high-need areas of Early Childhood and Special Education.

Made possible with a $250,000 grant from the state of Illinois, the new initiative called the AA to BA Teacher Residency Program will make it possible for the first time ever for CPS teaching assistants and paraprofessionals with associate degrees to obtain bachelor’s degrees and become licensed teachers in two years’ time.

The first class of 22 students – the majority who are Special Education majors – started July 9 at Roosevelt’s Chicago Campus.

“This is my chance to follow my dream,” said Sandra Lopez, a member of the inaugural class who has an associate’s degree and has been an

academic tutor with CPS for the last six years.

Like many of her fellow classmates, the new Roosevelt student always wanted to be a teacher, but could not find the time or opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree and obtain her teaching license. “Now that my daughter will be off to college, it will be my turn,” said Lopez, an Early Childhood Education major who will begin teaching in a CPS classroom under supervision of a mentor next year.

The Roosevelt program is part of the larger CPS Teacher Residency: A Bridge to Teaching Program, which inducted its first group of 25 residents on Aug. 29 – all who hold bachelor’s degrees and are completing master’s degrees.

Designed in partnership by CPS and Roosevelt’s College of Education, the new AA to BA program will prepare a growing number of candidates – all who hold associate’s degrees

and are completing bachelor’s degrees – for Early Childhood and Special Education teaching positions, which are fast growing at CPS and other schools throughout Illinois.

“We are creating a needed pool of qualified teachers, especially for schools with limited resources where teacher shortages have been growing,” said Tom Philion, dean of Roosevelt’s College of Education.

Since 2016, the college has been reshaping its traditional teacher preparation programs into job-embedded residency training experiences.

“We have been creating courses and programs that are more flexible, reasonable and practical than ever before. This includes our new residency program with CPS,” added Philion.

Since course and program upgrades began three years ago, enrollment at Roosevelt’s

College of Education has been on the rise, with enrollment increasing 18 percent over the last three years.

Enrollment in teacher preparation programs at Roosevelt also has increased 45 percent over the same time period and 69 percent in the last two years.

In the process, the college also has forged working partnerships with a number of Chicago-area schools, including the new AA to BA Teacher Residency Program with CPS. “This new program stresses flexibility, which most of today’s busy teaching candidates really need,” he said. “We also believe it can be a model for the kind of innovative approaches that today’s financially strapped schools will want to consider if they are to continue to provide adequate resources and quality education for all.”

Public Rally Celebrates 56th Anniversary of Dr. King’s I Have a Dream Speech

BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

In August of 1963, during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic I Have a Dream speech at the Lincoln Memorial where he called for an end to racism in the United States.

Fifty-six years later, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, along with several other sponsors, community activists, and elected officials, hosted the Let’s Fulfill the Dream Together rally in downtown Chicago.

The purpose of the Let’s Fulfill the Dream Together rally was not only to commemorate the anniversary of Dr. King’s speech but to once again call for action in Chicago and across the country to bring an end to the senseless violence, racism, discrimination, and segregation that still exists.

“The rights and lives of people of color, immigrants, religious minorities and the LGBTQIA community are under unrelenting attack,” said Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., founder and president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. “We must fight back and defeat this counter-revolution. We’re inviting everyone to join the effort to change the right-wing narrative and actions coming from the White House, hate groups, and racists to protect and defend the rights and safety of vulnerable members of our community and those across the country.”

A variety of speakers participated in the event including Congressman Bobby Rush who was once a founding member of the Illinois Black Panther Party, according to History Makers. During his speech, Con-

Left to right: The Let’s Fulfill the Dream Together Rally was recently hosted in downtown Chicago to commemorate the 56th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s I Have a Dream speech. Photo Credit: Rainbow PUSH Coalition

gressman Rush shared that he was just 16 years old when Dr. King gave his I Have a Dream speech.

“There were those who didn’t believe, those who were in denial, those who said it would never get done and that the March on Washington could never happen in our nation’s capital but I remember that August day 56 years ago when it did happen. Americans,

black people, white people, old people, and young people all came together in that precise moment in Washington D.C. and they came there with one mind and that mind was to defeat racism and to dismantle all the institutions of racisms 56 years ago,” said Rush.

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while they were there to commemorate Dr. King’s dream, he urged viewers to also remember his vision.

“Today, in this present moment, as I look and see what has happened, I wonder how racism is still so apparent in this nation,” said Rush. “The only thing that I can rationalize in my mind is that there is a difference between a dream and a vision. Any-

one can have a dream and dreams come and go, but visions stay with you and you can’t forget your vision.

A vision has the power to take hold of you. Once you realize your vision, you can not be still, sit still, or stand still until you see your vision coming to reality. We remember Dr. King’s dream but we can’t forget Dr. King’s vision for America.”

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BUSINESS

Legislation Creates Worker Protection Unit in Attorney General’s Office Governor JB Pritzker recently signed legislation creating a Worker Protection Unit within the Office of the Attorney General which will protect Illinois workers from wage theft and other unlawful employment practices.

“When Illinoisans put in a hard day’s work, they deserve to be compensated fairly and treated with dignity, and this new Worker Protection Unit will make sure of it,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Attorney General Raoul and Leader Hoffman have led the charge to protect workers’ rights, and I’m proud to sign this legislation that ensures the state of Illinois expeditiously prosecutes employers violating state labor laws. Our hardworking residents deserve nothing less.”

The new unit law gives the Attorney General’s office the express authority to investigate and file suit against violators of the Prevailing Wage Act, the Employee Classification Act, the Minimum Wage Kwame Raoul Law, the Day and Temporary Labor Services Act and the Wage Payment and Collection Act. The new Worker Protection Unit will work collaboratively with the Illinois Department of Labor to detect unlawful conduct but may also take direct legal action against widespread and pervasive wage payment violations and unfair labor practices.

It also creates the Worker Protection Unit Task Force within the Office of the Illinois Attorney General to facilitate information sharing and collaboration between local and state prosecutors and regulators as well as promote a statewide outreach and enforcement effort targeting businesses that violate the state’s worker

protection laws. The task force will report on its work to the governor and General Assembly by December 1, 2020. Senate Bill 161 takes effect on January 1, 2020.

“Illinois’ diverse workforce is one of our most valuable assets, and I have long been committed to fighting unlawful employment practices, such as businesses stealing wages from and misclassifying their employees to undercut legal protections for workers. These practices harm workers, law-abiding businesses, and the Illinois economy,” said Attorney General Kwame Raoul.

“I appreciate Governor Pritzker signing this legislation to establish the Worker Protection Unit within the Attorney General’s office, and I would also like to thank Representative Hoffman and Senator Curran for partnering with my office to pass Senate Bill 161, which gives my office additional authority to protect the rights of hardworking Illinoisans.”

“Good, high-wage jobs are the backbone of a stable community. Businesses that step on their workers’ rights to widen their margins only weaken Illinois,” said House Assistant Majority Leader Jay Hoffman (D-Belleville). “I applaud the governor for signing this legislation into law, reaffirming that Illinois workers deserve fair pay, safe working conditions and freedom from workplace discrimination.”

In 2018, Gov. Rauner vetoed substantially similar legislation – SB 193 in the 100th General Assembly – sponsored by then-Sen. Kwame Raoul and Rep. Jay Hoffman.

Danielle Brown

Brown Honored Among Most Influential Women in Corporate America Danielle Brown, vice president and chief information officer for Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), was recently honored among the “Most Influential Women in Corporate America” as chosen by Savoy Magazine.

Savoy Magazine, which announced its 2019 designees in its recent Summer issue, states that this group comprises the “definitive listing of African American Women achievers impacting corporate America.” The full list can be viewed online at SavoyNetwork.com.

Brown, who reports to Brunswick Chief Executive Officer David Foulkes, joined Brunswick in 2016.

She is charged with managing a world-class information technology function that creates value through the use of technology, while managing investment and focusing resources to improve operating efficiency and the organization’s ability to utilize analytics to provide a base for further innovation as well as to strengthen Brunswick’s connection to customers.

She has been in the information technology industry for over 20 years, focusing on the design and delivery of cross-functional transformational programs and technology initiatives that directly impact financial and operational performance. Brown recently was a finalist for the prestigious Chicago CIO of the Year Award for 2019 as well as included in Crain’s Chicago Business’ Tech 50 list for 2019.

Brown spent much of her career with DuPont. In her 16 years there, she held a series of

information technology roles of increasing responsibility, including Asia Pacific Applications Delivery, where she lived in Singapore with her family for three years; Global Chief Information Officer for Crop Protection, a $3.2-billion DuPont Strategic Business Unit; and IT Transformational Productivity Leader, where her leadership helped to significantly reduce costs through the deployment of new, aggressive breakthrough technology.

She has a bachelor of arts in computer science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania as well as earning a master of science in information systems, and an MBA from Pennsylvania State University and Drexel University, respectively.

Savoy’s Summer edition features a cover story on Oprah Winfrey and includes articles on Issa Rae, Gayle King, Tyra Banks, Regina King, Valerie Jarrett, and Serena Williams as well executive profiles such as that of Brown.

Selection of the Most Influential Women in Corporate America begins by examining the landscape of spheres of influence impacting Savoy’s readership including; corporate sector influence, scholastic achievement, career growth, community outreach and recognition. The information received from over 500 prospective candidates in diverse fields was prescreened by the selection committee, which included the Savoy editorial board and community leaders with representatives from the academic and business arenas.

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FASHION

Dove Men+Care Signs “Biggest Names” in Sports as the Faces of Dove Men+Care SPORTCARE Though thousands of men participate in sports and exercise each day, they still do not see themselves represented in the athletes trending in social and traditional media. In fact, new research from Dove Men+Care confirms nearly 7-in-10 men want to see everyday athletes better represented in sports media, so the brand is shifting conversations from the professionals to the everyday athletes whose stories deserve to be celebrated.

With the call for inclusivity at an all-time high, the brand has signed three everyday athletes to represent Dove Men+Care SPORTCARE, a new line of bodywash, shampoo and deodorant products for active men. Fans may immediately recognize these athletes’ names – they share them with some of the most famous stars in basketball, football and baseball – but these everyday athletes prove that even the untold stories of care in sports can inspire and encourage others.

“Dove Men+Care is committed to promoting a culture where men can confidently show care as a proud part of their masculinity, and many real athletes do that every day on the court, in the gym and at home with their families,” said Amy Stepanian, marketing director of Dove Men+Care for Unilever. “When we created a product line for athletes, we wanted to address the needs of every man who defines himself as one, not just those who have been elevated up the ranks of their sport. We have signed on amazing athletes, who deserve the same level of praise and attention because of the way they show care, as any professional that might share their names.”

These athletes include: l Chris Paul (San Diego, CA): Through biking, hiking and running, this Marine Corps Veteran connects with other men. To empower his community, he created a support base for men to help each other through their fitness journey and hold each other accountable.

Chris is inspired by his family of nine and stays

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motivated knowing he does not want to miss a single moment of his kids’ lives. l Sean Williams (Farmingville, NY): Sports and exercise are more than just an activity for Sean, they are a way for him to help his community. As a volunteer firefighter, he is always on-call and ready to respond at all times. Sean started The Dad Gang, an organization that tackles stereotypes of what it means to be a Black father and challenges these stigmas through events centered around physical fitness. Since 2016, The Dad Gang has created a legacy of care in his community. l Alvin Suarez (New York, NY): Growing up visually-impaired, Alvin was told that he wouldn’t be given chances to succeed in life,

especially as a great athlete. However, when Alvin was in school, he discovered Goalball, a sport for the visually-impaired that relies on ear-hand coordination. Goalball has given him the confidence and endurance to pursue other sports and keep up with his twins around the house, which is hopes inspires others.

To announce these new partnerships, Dove Men+Care has teamed up with ESPN anchor, Kevin Negandhi, who understands the importance of celebrating diverse perspectives, skills and ability throughout the world of sports.

“I’m excited to partner with Dove Men+Care to focus on the stories of everyday athletes. While the majority of what we cover and discuss focuses on the few athletes who make it as pros, there are

amazing stories to be told across the country, that often go uncovered. The athletes of SPORTCARE prove that every athlete can inspire by showing extraordinary care,” said Negandhi.

Throughout their ongoing partnership with the brand, these athletes will be featured as the faces of the new product range in campaign imagery, will have the opportunity to share their stories during marquee sports conferences, and will explain why it is so important for all athletes to be represented in the media and in marketing, particularly for products that are designed for active men.

To learn more about the campaign and the SPORTCARE products, please visit dovemencare.com/sponsoredbysportcare.

BRIEFLY

Steve Madden Completes The Acquisition Of Privately Held BB Dakota Steve Madden (Nasdaq: SHOO), a leading designer and marketer of fashion footwear and accessories for women, men and children, recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of privately held BB Dakota, a Californiabased contemporary women’s apparel company.

Founded in 2005 by Gloria Brandes, BB Dakota products are distributed to wholesale customers, including better department stores, e-commerce retailers and specialty boutiques, as well as on bbdakota.com. BB Dakota’s brand portfolio includes owned brands BB Dakota and Jack by BB Dakota and licensed brand Cupcakes and Cashmere. BB Dakota had net sales in

the 12 months ended June 30, 2019 of approximately $43 million.

Edward Rosenfeld, chairman and chief executive officer of Steve Madden, commented, “We are pleased to complete the acquisition of BB Dakota, an apparel company known for its consistently on-trend designs. With its laser focus on product and strong track record of execution, we believe BB Dakota is a great fit for Steve Madden and provides the ideal platform to expand our brands in the apparel category.”

Gloria Brandes, founder and chief executive officer of BB Dakota, added,

“Steve Madden and BB Dakota have a unique synergy in that they are both product driven companies whose brands have maintained a long-standing appeal with the consumer due to superior product and accessible pricing. We are tremendously excited by this dynamic partnership that will serve to jump start the Steve Madden apparel segment of this strong company and we plan to take full advantage of this opportunity for growth.”

Steve Madden, founder, creative and design chief of Steve Madden, commented, “BB Dakota is so in tune with the Steve Madden girl. I always thought it would be great to combine forces, and now that dream has come true. It’s a perfect match.”

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Finishing Touch® Flawless Launches New Skincare Tool Finishing Touch® Flawless recently announced the launch of their newest skincare tool, Dermaplane GLO. Bringing the spa beauty treatment into the comfort of the home, this new facial exfoliating device is designed to promote the appearance of smooth, radiant and youthful complexions, according to a press release.

“The goal of Finishing Touch Flawless has always been to create products that uncomplicates beauty

regimens,” says flawless brand manager, Hayley Parisi. “With the new Dermaplane GLO, we are providing the convenience of a gentle exfoliation experience that you can safely achieve at home.”

Finishing Touch Flawless™ Dermaplane GLO (SRP: $19.99) is available at Amazon, Walmart, Walgreens, Bed Bath and Beyond, CVS, Rite-Aid, Sally Beauty, Ulta. For more information, please visit FlawlessBeauty.com.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Oprah Winfrey to Serve as Keynote Speaker at the 17th Annual UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon UNCF (United Negro College Fund) recently announced that global media leader, producer, actress and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey will headline the 17th annual Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon as keynote speaker on Saturday, Sept. 28. This signature fundraising event presented

by Wells Fargo is named after loyal UNCF supporter, the late Dr. Maya Angelou and honors local women whose footprints positively impact the Charlotte regional community. Proceeds from the luncheon benefit students in North Carolina and the historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) that support them.

“We are elated to have Oprah Winfrey join us as we continue to honor the legacy of Dr. Angelou and celebrate 75 years of impact at UNCF,” said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO, UNCF. “Her commitment to the next generation of leaders—especially young women of color— mirrors our efforts in closing the educational gap to ensure better futures for us all.”

Winfrey’s influence spans around the globe. For

25 years, she hosted the award-winning talk show The Oprah Winfrey Show, and currently inspires through O, The Oprah Magazine, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, film projects and executive producing through Harpo Films including the Emmy nominated series “When They See Us” from creator Ava DuVernay, and An Oprah Book imprint including her most recent New York Times bestseller “The Path Made Clear.”

Winfrey has a history of paying it forward. In 2007, Winfrey established the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa to provide education for academically gifted girls from disadvantaged backgrounds. Graduates of the school have continued on to higher education both in South Africa and at colleges and universities around the world, including the Charlotte-based UNCF-member and HBCU Johnson C. Smith University.

In 1989, she established the Oprah Winfrey Endowed Scholarship Fund at UNCF-member institution and HBCU Morehouse College, where

her total gift stands at $12 million. She’s also given substantial donations to Spelman College and her alma mater Tennessee State University.

Additionally, Winfrey is a founding donor of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. In 2013, Winfrey was awarded the Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. In 2018, she was honored with the Cecil B deMille Award by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

“Oprah Winfrey inspires us to live a purposeful life,” said Tiffany Jones, area development director, UNCF. “As the Charlotte community comes together to raise a half a million dollars to send students to and through college, we are guaranteed an electrifying day for a great cause— education.”

UNCF named the annual luncheon after one of the most influential women of our time, Dr. Maya Angelou. As a civil rights activist, educator and a strong advocate for women around the world, Angelou believed that every student deserved the opportunity to go to college. It is because of her positive image and vested interest in UNCF, that she was chosen to be the face of the Women Who

Oprah Winfrey (pictured) will headline the 17th annual Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon as keynote speaker on Saturday, Sept. 28.

lead luncheon.

For more information, visit UNCF.org/ Charlotte or contact Area Development Director Tiffany Jones @ tiffany.jones@uncf.org .

Follow this event on social media: @ UNCFCharlotte #UNCFCharlotte #UNCF75

As Football Season Gets Underway UNLV Gaming Law Expert Weighs in on the Current Landscape of Legal Sports Betting September’s arrival coincides with the beginning of a major pastime in the lives of Americans: football.

‘Tis the season for fans to not only cheer for and cry over their favorite teams, but to make wagers on them, too.

The opportunity to bet on football teams has expanded dramatically in the past year, with more and more states legalizing and launching sports wagering markets. It’s the result of a U.S. Supreme Court decision in May 2018 to overturn the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), also known as the Bradley Act. Since then, several states have joined Nevada — the only state that previously operated full-scale, legal sports betting — in allowing their residents to bet on sporting events. But there’s even more to come.

Jennifer Roberts, associate director of the International Center for Gaming Regulation at UNLV, gives a snapshot of where Americans can legally place wagers, and what the future holds for an industry that’s nascent in much of the country.

Q: What does the current sports betting landscape look like?

A: There are 12 states with active, legally regulated sports betting, and several other states, along with Washington D.C., that have made sports betting legal, but haven’t yet launched their programs.

I estimate that within five to 10 years

of PASPA being struck down, sports betting will be legalized in at least 30 states. I wouldn’t be surprised to see nearly every state — perhaps with the exception of Utah — eventually adopt some version of sports wagering.

Massachusetts and Michigan are currently talking about it, and Louisiana nearly passed legislation this year. There are several states that I expect to propose legislation in upcoming legislative cycles.

Prior to the Supreme Court decision, Nevada was the only state that had fullscale, legal sports betting.

Q: What’s the reason that a state might want to jump in? What should states take into consideration before making sports betting a legal enterprise?

A: I think generating revenues is a piece of it. Employment is another aspect, and of course, fighting the illegal market. It’s better to have it open and transparent than maintain it in an illegal market.

Before states consider taking the plunge, they need to understand how sports betting works. That’s the key. Many states approach this new enterprise thinking that it’s going to solve budget woes, but that’s likely not the case.

In Rhode Island, for example, lawmakers there projected sports betting revenues of $11.5 million, but only about $150,000 came in over the first several months. In Nevada, sports wagering makes up 2.5 percent

of gaming revenues — a very small portion. That’s because, while we might have a large amount of money being wagered, operators also have to pay out winning wagers. Sports betting is all about managing risk — you don’t want to take wagers on things where you’re going to lose a lot of money. The New England Patriots’ Super Bowl victory, for example, cost Rhode Island nearly $1.2 million in payouts. In Nevada, sports books lose $10 million on Sunday NFL games, but they win quite a bit of money on college basketball. States, overall, need to have a realistic understanding and approach to sports betting.

It’s also important for states to keep in mind that fighting the illegal market is not easy. It’s always going to be a battle over convenience, pricing, and access to credit. But the advantages of a legal market outweigh those of an illegal market. In a legal market, patron funds are safe and secure, and there are greater consumer protections. In a regulated system, sports wagering is more likely to be done honestly and fairly, and you can also provide problem gambling messaging.

Q: If I want to open a sports book within a state that allows legal sports betting, what should I know?

A: Sports betting looks a little bit different in each state. Some states, for example, do not allow wagering on college games within their boundaries.

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mobile platforms, and other states are not going to allow mobile betting at all. Some states operate sports betting through a lottery system, and others operate it through a casino. So, it’s really varied across the U.S. Working within the boundaries that each state sets up can be especially challenging if you’re an operator with locations in multiple jurisdictions.

In that case, you’re going to have to operate differently in each state, and pay attention to how the tax rates differ.

It’s also important for operators to communicate and share information between states. In Nevada, our legal sports books have an interest in protecting against betting corruption, and will notify our regulators if they see anything suspicious. It’s important to avoid silos so that the integrity of the market is protected everywhere.

Q: How will the sports betting market change and grow over the next few years?

A: There is likely going to be a push to include more and more nontraditional sporting events in the legal betting market. One major example of this is minor league baseball. Earlier this year, Nevada sports books began taking wagers on the Las Vegas Aviators after the Nevada Gaming Commission repealed a rule that prohibited betting on professional baseball games. Sports betting is also expanding to tennis, golf, international hockey, WNBA,

Australian rugby, cricket, cycling, and even college lacrosse.

Betting on non-sporting, international and esports events is also growing in the U.S. New Jersey, for example, offered wagering on the Academy Awards for the first time this year, and Nevada allows people to make wagers on the World Series of Poker and has approved wagering on Golden Tee tournaments. New Jersey was also approached about doing the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, but they declined to do it.

In the future, it’s also possible that the location of sports books will expand. Washington D.C. will likely allow sports betting in sports arenas and the NBA recently announced a virtual sports betting platform. It will be very interesting to see how this all plays out, especially as global markets are seeing more restrictions and compliance penalties.

About Jennifer Roberts Jennifer Roberts is an expert in sports betting, gaming regulation and law, gaming compliance, and casino operations. She serves as the associate director of UNLV’s International Center for Gaming Regulation, which conducts cutting-edge research and regulatory evaluation in order to promote international best practices in gaming regulation. Roberts also teaches courses in gaming law at the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV.

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79th Street Annual Renaissance Festival The Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival is one of the longest running neighborhood Festivals in Auburn Gresham. Each year promises to be bigger and better than the last. Now with nearly 20,000 attendees coming out annually to enjoy local food, retailers, organizations, and performers from all genres from cultural to modern dance and blues to hip hop, there is literally something for everyone.

As always, this family friendly festival was free and open to everyone. Remember that the Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival is an opportunity for us to not only showcase our community and have a great time, it's also an opportunity to shop responsibly and locally on the southside of Chicago and to support the hard working, small businessmen and women.

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Lights, Camera, Napkin! Chicago Gourmet returns to Millennium Park in September Live from the red carpet! Title sponsor Bon Appétit, presenting sponsor Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits and founding sponsor Illinois Restaurant Association have announced the complete starring lineup for the 12th annual Chicago Gourmet, taking place in Millennium Park September 27-29, 2019.

With a theme of Lights, Camera, Napkin!, this year’s larger-than-life festival shines a spotlight on the exciting connections between the culinary and entertainment worlds.

Since its 2008 inception, Chicago Gourmet has celebrated the city as a world-class epicurean destination, and this year is no exception. The A-list cast of celebrity chefs includes greats like Rick Bayless, Andrew Zimmern, Stephanie Izard, Joe Flamm, Tony Mantuano, Lorena Garcia, Art Smith, Jeff Mauro, Sarah Grueneberg, Jose Garces, Jamie Bissonnette, Diana Dávila, Jonathon Sawyer, Carrie Nahabedian, Kwame Onwuache, Masaharu Moritmoto and more – plus an impressive list of master sommeliers and leading spirits and beer experts.

In a program brimming with celebrity chefs, master sommeliers, interactive cooking demos, educational seminars, beverage tastings, book signings and food for miles, festival-goers should come hungry and ready to rub elbows with the stars they so often read about and see on the silver screen.

A sneak preview: Food Sets the Stage Chicago Gourmet provides an all-access pass to an array of culinary delights found in 14 tasting pavilions. From Hollywood to Bollywood – and everywhere in between – attendees can surrender their senses to global flavors beginning with Tasting Pavilions presented by Japan Information Center & Japan Airlines, Thai SELECT and U.S. Foods.

Then, they’ll continue the feast with Chairman’s Reserve, Gordon Food Service, Mariano’s, S. Rosen’s, a division of Alpha Baking Co., Inc. and Martin’s Famous Potato Rolls and Bread Pavilions, with tasty dishes at every turn. The Big Green Egg, Illinois Pork Producers Association, Supreme Lobster & Seafood Co. and the Gardens of the Galaxy Veggie Pavilions

add to the A-list credits. Not to be outdone, Sam Adams “Brewing the American Dream” Pavilion promises refreshing bites and sips, and the sweets at the Keeping up with the Konfections Dessert Pavilion will earn a standing O. A Walk in the (Wine) Clouds Wine seminars at Chicago Gourmet are among attendees’ most favorite attractions. This year, Master Sommelier Serafin Alvarado (Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits) has imagined engaging wine seminars led by renowned experts including Hollywood & Wine: A Story in Every Glass, California! The King of Cabernet!, Ethnic Cuisines and the Wines they Love, Rosé: A Harmonious Affair and more. With this lineup, it’s no wonder Chicago Gourmet has landed on USA Today’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice Annual Awards for Best Wine Festival!

Co-Starring Seminars Head to the East Lawn for seminars and cocktail demos by star mixologists, including Daniel de Oliveira (Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits) who, along with Stephen Halpin (Patrón Spirits Company) will present Saturday seminar, Crafted

by You, Perfected by Patrón. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the versatility of tequila as it anchors a range of craft cocktails.

Also on Saturday, Alpana Singh (MS, Terra & Vine, “Check, Please!”) leads A Celebration of South Asian Cuisine with featured speakers Yoshi Yamada and Zeeshan Shah (Superkhana International), Sujan Sarkar (ROOH) and Colleen Sen (Author & Culinary Historian).

For an inspiring conversation on Sunday, stop

by The Road to a James Beard Award, where Donnie Madia (One Off Hospitality), Beverly Kim (Parachute) and Kevin Boehm and Rob Katz (Boka Restaurant Group) will share their paths to attaining their highly coveted James Beard Foundation Awards. Or, pop over to Mezcal: Agave’s Rising Star, featuring agave expert and author Jay Schroeder along with de Oliveira and Carla Lalli Music (Bon Appétit) as emcee.

Grand Cru: The Musical!

At the exclusive Grand Cru, presented by UnitedHealthcare, guests will experience tastings of elite wines from around the world poured by leading wine talent from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the idyllic rooftop of the Harris Theater. In conjunction with this year’s theme, decorated Host Chef Tony Mantuano has invited fellow superstar chefs to prepare tastings based on — fittingly — Tony Award Winning musicals.

Guests will enjoy dishes inspired by Broadway classics including Meg Galus’ take on “Avenue Q,” Ellen King’s “Hairspray” concept, Andrew Zimmerman’s interpretation of “South Pacific,” and more can’t-miss creations.

Main Acts Showcasing countless cuisines, traditional techniques, fun twists and playful banter, distinguished chefs will leave it all on the Bon Appétit Main Stage. Bon Appétit Editor-in-Chief Adam Rapoport and other all-star emcees guide the program with flair.

The Bon Appétit Culinary Stage will also feature phenomenal chef talent all weekend, including Jimmy Bannos (Heaven on Seven), Jimmy Bannos Jr. (The. Purple Pig, Piggie Smalls Gyro Shop), Erling Wu-Bower (Pacific Standard Time), Alisha Elenz (mfk.), Laura Cheng (Sun Wah, Sun Xien), Thai Dang (HaiSous, Cà Phê Dá), John Manion (El Che Steakhouse & Bar / La Sirena Clandestina), Martial Noguier (Bistronomic), Zach Engel (Galit) and others you simply need to see.

And There’s More: Encore, Encore!

In addition to the Main Event and Grand Cru, Chicago Gourmet punctuates its glittering, 2019 program with eight red carpet-worthy Encore Events taking place citywide beginning September 24. Attendees will mingle with headlining chefs as they experience one-of-a-kind dinners, tastings, cocktail parties, entertaining performances and even yoga, including: l Raise your Glass to Freedom: A Hamilton Exclusive hosted by Rick Bayless at CIBC Theatre

l “Take the Gun, Leave the Cannoli”: Italian Feast presented by Performance Foodservice on the Odyssey Chicago River l Jef Comedy Jam Hosted by Jeff Mauro at Theater on the Lake l Battle of the Masters presented by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits at Swift & Sons l Hamburger Hop presented by Buckhead Meat of Chicago and Blue Moon Brewing Co. on the Harris Theater Rooftop l Late Night Gourmet presented by Chicago magazine at Dance Studio VOL. 1 l The Big Chill(i): Gourmet Chili Cook-Off presented by Illinois Beef Association and Iowa Beef Industry Council on the Harris Theater Rooftop hosted by Sarah Grueneberg l Rise & Shine Gourmet at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel

Applause for a Cause Chicago Gourmet champions the community of which it is a part. A portion of the proceeds from the 2019 festival will support local non-profit organizations committed to a range of important causes. 2019 beneficiaries include: l Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, whose mission aims to educate, inspire and preserve the future of the hospitality industry; l The Bayless Family Foundation “Stepping Stone” Grants, which support established Chicago theatre organizations with a vision for institutional and artistic growth; l The 100 Club of Chicago, which provides for the families of first responders who have lost their lives in the line of duty; and l Pilot Light, which helps children make healthier choices by connecting the lessons they learn in their classrooms to the foods they eat on their lunch trays, at home and in their communities.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit chicagogourmet.org and follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The official hashtags of Chicago Gourmet 2019 are #ChiGourmet and #LightsCameraNapkin.

Chicago History Museum Explores Muslim Culture in New Exhibition A hub of culture, Chicago has long been home to people of various religious and ethnic backgrounds. Often referred to as the American Medina, the city is and has become home to thousands of Muslims as Medina in modern day Saudi Arabia has been for centuries.

Since the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, which featured some of the first mosques in the United States, diverse Muslim communities have made Chicago their home.

Journey through the experiences of Chicago’s Muslim communities in the new exhibition, “American Medina: Stories of Muslim Chicago” opening on Monday, October 21 at the Chicago History Museum. The exhibition is the third in a series of

religious-themed projects.

“American Medina breaks new ground for the Museum. This interactive, multi-media exhibition weaves together oral history interviews of Muslim Chicagoans with a broad array of artifacts loaned to the Museum by community members from across the region,” said Peter Alter, chief historian at the Chicago History Museum and Director of the Studs Terkel Center for Oral History. “In a collaborative and community focused way, American Medina explores the lives and histories of Muslim Chicagoans, offering visitors new perspectives on the city’s and the country’s history.”

Visitors will listen to the experiences and thought-provoking personal

narratives of Chicago’s diverse Muslim communities through more than 30 audio interviews. “American Medina: Stories of Muslim Chicago” highlights three resoundingly prominent themes that arose out of the interviews: identity, journey, and faith. Oral history interviews delve into the history of some of the first Muslim communities and the stories of subsequent generations that have made Chicago home for the past 120 years. The exhibition also offers a basic introduction to the Islamic faith to non-Muslim Chicagoans.

Over 30 oral histories along with objects and photographs spanning the last century bring this compelling story to life. Objects on view include: www.thechicagocitizen.com

l Muhammad Ali’s autographed jump rope l Materials documenting Muslim converts faith journeys l Prayer beads and prayer rugs borrowed from throughout the area’s Muslim communities Between the journey and faith sections, visitors will enter an area of the exhibition filled with photography, archival footage and artifacts that document Islamophobia and antiMuslim racism worldwide, including in the Chicago area.

Teen historians from city and suburban communities have participated in many aspects of the exhibition. As paid part-time employees of the Chicago History

Museum, the teen historians have collected oral histories for the project, conducted historical research, and lead the development of the exhibition’s introductory short film. Each teen historian brings their own knowledge and vast combined experiences of community work to the project.

Admission to the exhibition is included with regular Museum admission ($19 adults/ $17 seniors and students, and free for children 12 years of age and younger and Illinois residents 18 years and younger).

The exhibition will run through May 2021. For more information on “American Medina: Stories of Muslim Chicago,” visit chicagohistory.org/ muslimchicago.

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