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Kai El’ Zabar Editor In Chief

Terri Winston Vice President

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Editors: Danielle Sanders Managing Editor

Robert Starks: Political Editor

Sterling caprico: Fashion Editor

Margo crawford: Copy Editor

Staff Writers: Sharice Braford Phyllis D Banks Marti Worell Dr. Mila K. Marshall, PhD

Contributors: nnPa newswire

Theresa Horton

Tammi gibson Stacy M. Brown Mare Evans

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Are They Really Banning Books?

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Are you aware that Book Banning is real in America and

increasing across the United States, . . . and that

was an actual book

in Tennessee?

Whatdoes this mean to our democracy? More, impor tantly what does it mean to you, your future, your chil dren’s futures?

Book burning is emblem atic of authoritarian re

gimes, and it was notably carried out in Nazi Germany. One of the most prominent examples in history occurred May 10, 1933, when students in German universities set fire to more than 25,000 books that were deemed “un-German,” according to the U.S. Holocaust Museum.

The desire of a power hungry sector of American society which wants to change the freedoms that the American peo ple enjoy and attracts ethnicities from around the world be cause our form of Democracy, though not perfect has prom ise to eventually deliver on its principals and so stated values.

So, when these groups of conservatives seek to pull books from public library shelves and school curriculums that pro vide insight about people who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, immigrants, refugees, gay, and trans gender, we must see the agenda. We must know that they are people who desire to oppress and stop others from excelling. Just think about “Hidden Figures,” the true story of three women, who were the first Black managers at Langley, and it was their brilliant work that propelled the first American, John Glenn, into orbit in 1962. We were always taught about John Glenn. So why was the genius behind his successful orbit not ever mentioned anywhere in a school history book or encyclopedia?

It’s not the history, that racist power hungry groups want to perpetuate. Such stories reveal the genius of all people and God forbid that we are all created equal. They do not want their kids to ever march for or hold a sign and speak the words, “Black Lives Matter.” Withholding information that supports truths that they want to remain hidden must be for bidden, banned and if necessary, burned, to be erased from history forever.

We know that banning or burning books will not change the reality that such people exist, that their challenges and strug gles represent what must be overcome if America is to be come what its ideal intention proclaims a true democracy is. All stories tell the nature of our struggles to realize true equi ty, diversity, and inclusion as Americans.

Such ominous signs in society that things are bad and are on their way to getting worse, book burnings and book banning seem overly forceful or oppressive, but such things are what’s been going on throughout the country. Just this year we’ve witnessed throughout the country, school districts voting to

ban classics that provide insight and historical realities that can make a difference in how we begin to respect, appreciate and value others. History is multifaceted and reveals lessons that unfortunately are infrequently implemented. Otherwise, how can we justify the banning of Maus, by Art Spieglman, the Pu litzer Prize-winning graphic novel that recounts his parents’ experience during the Holocaust in Tennessee; and in Missou ri Toni Morrison, also a Pulitzer Prize-winning author’s book The Bluest Eye, a novel which addresses the psychological and emotional torture of racism through the perspective of a young Black girl living during the Great Depression.

And in February, a right-wing Christian pastor named Greg Locke organized a book burning in Tennessee. Fortunately, it was stopped by protesters against book burning who succeed ed in disrupting the event.

Just moments after Tennessee Republicans advanced legis lation that would place more scrutiny over what books are placed in public schools’ libraries, the bill’s House sponsor said any inappropriate book should be burned, April 27, 2022.

The Tennessee Association of School Librarians called the bill “gross government overreach,” and is not in the best in terest of the students.

Joining, Tennessee, are Florida which also launched an ini tiative to ban 16 books from accessibility in the Polk County Public Schools district, and in Texas, records showed that 75 formal banning requests from parents around the state have come in within the first four months of the school year.

What’s poignant about these oppressive actions is that Amer icans from all political points of view — right-wing extremists and supposedly moderate concerned parents — are palpably accepting at alarming rates book banning and burning.

If this trend picks up momentum and continues, it has dark consequences people.

Kai El’ Zabar Editor-in-Chief

Turn Prospects into customers overnight

By Dr. Sakira Jackson CNW Columnist

I’d like to talk to you about how to turn prospects into customers and retain them for future marketing to. While, your marketing is doing its job, you need to be working on turning those prospects into customers. There are a few key ways to draw them in and seal the deal. You need to be:

There are number of other ways to turn a pros pect into a customer:

1. Offer a special price as an opportunity for you to test the market.

2. Offer a lower price with the reason of pushing inventory to pay a tax bill, for your kid’s’ braces, or another tangible reason. Customers love that this makes you feel so much more human.

• Inviting

• Informative

• Enjoyable

The biggest fear of most new customers is the dread buyer’s remorse. You want to avoid this at all costs and this should be mitigated if you’ve provided a quality product/service that delivers on the marketing claims you’ve made.

However, this can still occur. There are two ways to deal with this:

• Offer to refund money-no questions asked

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10. Offer special packaging or delivery.

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african american communi

ties are subject to not only high risk of con tracting cancer but also high exposure. The 84 billion dollar cosmetics industry does a great job promoting their products to the African American community, but not such a great job at reducing the carcinogens that are present in many of the beauty products that African American women use on a daily basis. Ac cording to the American Cancer Society, the Food and Drug administration requires that cosmetics be safe, however the FDA does not have the authority to require that companies test the majority of cosmetic products before these products are put on the market. Cosmetics firms are held accountable for ensuring that their products are safe prior to marketing the prod ucts. Products that are not tested must display warning labels.

Regulating agencies who work to make determinations on can cer causing substances typically classify items as a known carcin ogen, probably carcinogenic to humans, or possibly carcinogen ic to humans. In many instanc es there is simply not enough research available to determine the exact level of harm in many beauty products. With this information in mind, there are several beauty products that are targeted to the Af rican American community that contain products of concerning nature. Specifically, hair relaxers, Brazil ian hair treatments, acrylic nails and nail polishes that contain dangerous chemicals as well as skin lightening products contain ingredients that can possibly increase a person’s risk in contracting breast cancer.

Routine screening for breast cancer starts at age 40,(unless there are risk factors), despite the fact that breast cancer has the highest mortality rate in women between the ages of 20 and 59. What happens to the women who have not yet reached to age of 40 but who have experienced years of exposure to products with harmful, life threatening ingredients?

One important thing to consider is reading labels and knowing what ingredients are in the products we purchase. Here are a few ingredients to be on the lookout for (this list is not exhaustive):

• Benzene a product that the Department of Health and Human Services has determined to cause cancer in humans. Long term benzene expo sure at high levels can cause leukemia. Benzene can be found in tobacco smoke but is also used to make dyes, detergents, plastics, resins and other items.

• Formaldehyde, a colorless gas that contains a strong smell used in building materials and house hold products has been linked to cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, formaldehyde has been linked to cancer in individuals exposed to high doses of the chemical. Formaldehyde can be found in cosmetics, shampoos, fingernail polishes and ker atin hair treatments.

• DMDM hydantoin is another item to watch out

The Beauty of Breast Cancer

By Sharice Bradford CNW Staff Writer

for. Dimethylol-dimethyl (DMDM) hydantoin is used in various cosmetic products. While this product can prevent the growth of micrcoorganisms and bacteria, this product releases small amount of formaldehyde, that has been linked to causing cancer.

• Parabens should also be limited. Parabens are a fam ily of chemicals used a preservatives in cosmetic prod ucts, food and drugs to protect the product against microorganisms. The most common parabens used in beauty products are methylparaben, propylparaben, ethylparaben and butylparaben. Parabens are usually found in makeup, shaving products, hair products and moisturizers. Studies are still being studied and con ducted to determine the safety of parabens.

According to Breast Cancer prevention partners, here are six safe cosmetic tips for African American women

(edited for space),

• Skip toxic hair products. Go natural

• Request safe neutralizing shampoo and conditioners at salons. Ask stylists to avoid formaldehyde-releasing preservatives.

• Avoid nail polishes that include toxic ingredients

• Reduce use of products with added fragrance

• Read labels closely and find safer alternatives, there are apps and websites available to assist such as Think Dirty, Healthy Living and Good Guide by EWG.

According to Dr. Shyamali Singhal, Surgical Oncol ogist and founder of Hope & Beauty writes,

“On the whole, cosmetics and personal care products don’t carry the levels of toxins needed to cause cancer. Bigger concerns are skin irritations and lack of proper cosmetic hygiene.

Still, the American Cancer Society says that health hazards linked to long-term exposure of toxins cannot be entirely ruled out.”

It is important that African American women begin to pay more attention to the ingredients in the beauty products they use. Not only pay attention but make adjustments and possibly substitu tions to current beauty products for safer alternatives. Use information on websites that help to explain product ingredients and their potential harm. African Amer ican women can also advocate for more studies related to carcinogens in beauty products and increased regulation by or ganizations such as the FDA.

National Public Housing Museum to Call Chicago Home

By Sharice Bradford CNW Staff Writer

on Oct. 11, City officials, museum staff, for mer residents and advocates broke ground on the future home of the National Pub lic Housing Museum. The museum will be located at the remaining building of the Jane Addams homes on Chicago’s West Side, 1322 West Taylor. The museum will be moving from its current home of the past 10 years at 625 N. Kingsbury. Slated to open in 2023, the museum will include 15 mixed income residential units in partnership with the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) and Related Midwest, an area developer. The museum’s contractor Cornelius Griggs grew up in Cabrini Green, so the connection to public housing ex tends through the contractor. The $16 million museum will be a 45,000 square foot facility designed by Landon Bone.

Since the creation of public housing in the United States, over 10 million people have called public hous

ing home. Over the past 30-40 years, many public hous ing units across the country have been demolished, eliminating a large part of American. Current and for mer public hous ing residents have long advocated for a way to document the history of the institution that impacted the lives of millions of. Ac cording to the website:

“The National Public Housing Museum is the first cultural institution in the United States dedicated to in terpreting the American experience in public housing. Public housing has had an enormous and often contro versial impact on our nation’s. It has shaped our defini tion of the public good.”

Plans call for the museum to share the stories of pub lic housing both good and bad. Oral history, art and other media will be used to share the stories and mem ories. Visitors will also have the opportunity to become involved in public policy reform to help revitalize cur rent. The museum will be a place where discussion will be held not only on systemic racism but on urban plan ning and other public policy measures.

“The National Public Housing Museum will be a cat alyst for change by partnering nationally with others to explore innovative public policy reform in order to reimagine the future of our communities, our society, and the other places we call home,”said Lisa Yun Lee, Executive Director of the National Public Housing Museum

The museum plans call for exhibits that display life in public housing during different eras of time. This will allow visitors to connect to the lives of the families that resided in public housing during those areas. The exhibits coupled with the historical recreations planned for the museum will make for a true learning experi ence for visitors. The museum will also be an African American Historic Site committed to telling the stories that impacted millions of African Americans. For more information about the museum and to stay up to date on construction development and events visit: https://www. nphm.org

Cannabis Corner is cBD for Me?

By Mila K Marshall CNW Staff Writer

HEMP

is an under tapped industry in some ways. “The industry can be very lucrative,” shared Dwayne Hirsch, native Chicagoan and co-founder of The Green Toad Hemp Farm, “cultivator, ex tractor and retailer all have different financial minimums and also have different revenue streams” he continued. Cannabis is a diverse industry. Medical marijuana, recreational and industrial hemp are all re-entering the economy with the latter more accessible for consumers and entrepreneurs.

Industrial hemp is cultivated for its fibers to create a variety of products. Milk, plastic, nail polish, biofuel, clothing, building materials and more. This ancient crop is beyond impressive with its ability to grow in nutrient poor soils and even has been shown to successfully re move contaminants like heavy metals from soils, which for a city with acres of vacant lots in industrial corridors it illuminates the possibil ities of nature-based solutions and local supply chains for raw materials. For most consumers hemp derived CBD is their only connection to the plant.

CBD is sourced from the flowers and leaves of the hemp plant, while the hemp used to make other items is sourced from different parts of the crop. So, hemp plant flowers and leaves are used to extract CBD from, that concentrate is then used in the creation of secondary products for humans and even animals. These products while diverse on the shelves of your local corner stores aren’t accessible to just anyone, you still must be at least 21 to purchase CBD products in Il linois also. you do not need to have a medical marijuana card to purchase CBD infused products. One thing of note is that hemp derived CBD was made federally legal in the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill. The his toric legislation opened up opportunities for farmers, processors and retailers to redirect acres and efforts to an agricultural commodity that quite honestly was only naughty by nature. When the federal government made cannabis illegal it had no regard for the farmers and

products that made use of the indus trial crop.

“The legislation of hemp on a feder al level created the opportunity for us to get into the industry; there is a lot more work to be done to bring CBD to the mass market” - Dwayne Hirsch

There is no shortage of new products hitting Chicago shelves, and the industry has seen tremendous growth. In 2019 total CBD sales were around $845 million with estimates of U.S. sales reaching $1.9 billion this year and $11 billion by 2027.

Hemp has proven healthy for our economy and entre preneurs. Ms. Tiffany Joi owner and founder of Hemp Heals Body Shop Inc. is a believer in the bud’s benefits for whole body wellness.

“When purchasing CBD products be sure you’re buy ing from a credible source” says Ms. Tiffany Joi. Her company is one of many CBD businesses inviting cus

tomers to have their own experience with cannabis that doesn’t get you high.

“Customers should know hemp will NOT get you high but many of my customers have shared that our CBD infused products have assist ed them with everything from pain, anxiety to helping with their sleep apnea” - Ms. Tiffany Joi

Many of her customers are women between the ages of 35-55 as well as angel buyers who share products with elders who are often more hes itant with experimenting with can nabis.

Delta-8 THC another hemp de rived substance is yet another op portunity for exploring and ex perimenting with cannabis for entrepreneurs and consumers. “The market is speaking” says Dwayne “some states are banning delta-8 THC and others are charging higher tax.”

As far as the opportunities in this billion-dollar industry Dwayne says, “I do encourage everyone who wants to get into the cannabis busi ness to get in the industry but only after knowing exactly what you want to do and the model for your business.”

Ms. Tiffany Joi suggests entrepreneurs and investors to network, learn and meet as many people with differ ent roles in the industry as possible.

“Knowing where to source high quality CBD if you are not making it yourself is really important. Doing your homework and having the right network can save you thoughts of dollars” she shares.

With so many pathways into the industry Dwayne and Ms. Tiffany Joi both agree that there’s enough room for marijuana minded folks to begin their cannabis journey in hemp, and buyers should keep being curious to find the right products for themselves.

Ms. Tiffany Joi owner and founder of Hemp Heals Body Shop Inc.

There’s Still Hope in the Fight against Breast cancer

By Theresa Horton CNW Contributor

october is Breast cancer awareness Month, which is an annual movement to raise awareness about magnitude of breast cancer. The last couple of years have been especially challenging for the medical field due to the pandemic. Patients encountered issues with early detections, in-person doctor visits, and access to routine screenings. Be hind every diagnosis is a story and we have an oncologist and survivor willing to share their stories.

Shaina Rozell MD/MPH

Hematology/oncology

For the past six years, Dr. Shaina Ro zell, has worked as an Oncologist at Affiliated Oncology. As a result, she works at several Advocate medical centers around the city of Chica go. When she was a young girl, her grandmother used to call her Dr. Rozell. She went to Stanford University and Northwestern University for a dual master’s, including her Medical De gree. She decided to focus on cancer after her residency at the Mayo Clinic. She was

also motivated by her aunt having breast cancer and being an advocate for patients that look like her.

According to Dr. Rozell, the biggest misconception about cancer is that the patients will die. Thankfully, she has ex perienced the opposite; she has numerous survivors across various demographics. She encourages people to take own ership of their health. Dr. Rozell noticed that the patients are being diagnosed incredibly young. This could be attributed to numerous factors, including genetics, obesity, lack of ac cess to health care, and food deserts. Also, her patients are being diagnosed with “HEwR 2 Positive,” one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer. Survival success has been attributed to patients responding well to enhance ments in medication and treatment options.

She became increasingly curious about the cause of cancer. She went to California to receive additional medical training to identifying high-risk genetic pat terns. Genetic testing has helped her in her efforts to help prevent this dreadful disease. In addition to working at the private practice, Dr. Rozell runs the Genetics department at Advocate Christ hospital. Where she encourages her patients and families to get genetic testing. African

American women are diagnosed with more aggressive and later stages of cancer. Most of them are too busy to make the mammogram appointments or scared to acknowledge the symptoms. Some patients do not want to seek medical intervention because they don’t trust healthcare profession als.

Dr. Rozell’s mission is to encourage the African American community to open the dialogue. The pandemic interrupted our regular talking spaces, including the beauty shop, bar bershop, and Sunday dinner tables. She believes if we com municate more and share our story with others, we will have better outcomes. Please get to know your family medical his tory; it could help save your life.

antonia Salters, 5-year Survivor

Antonia Salters is a 52-year-old mother of two young men and one granddaughter. She has worked as a Secretary for the Superintendent of the ECHO Joint Agreement for over 25 years. Her cous in, Lanita, was pre viously diagnosed with breast cancer which made Antonia very scared about getting mammo grams. Antonia did not get her first mammogram until 44 years old. During her third mammogram a mass was found. Even though she knew cancer survivors and patients, she felt alone in the initial stages. But team of doctors were on top of her care and suggestions for treatment. Her friend and co-worker Ann went to her first surgery consultation. Ann knew all the questions to ask because she also battled breast cancer. Ann suggested Antonia get a second opinion from the University of Chicago. Antonia was presented with two options for treatment. She decided to get a lumpectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation.

Luckily, this cancer was found during the initial stages, but it was an extremely aggressive type to treat. Antonia credits her success to having a solid support system, including her cousins and friends. Her cousins, Tyeisha, and Lanita went to doctor appointments and chemo treatments with her. They made sure they kept her laughing and enjoying life. She speaks very highly of the team of doctors and specialists at the University of Chicago. Antonia was motivated by her son and granddaughter. She wanted to ensure she fought hard enough to be here for them.

She has the following advice for breast cancer patients:

• Do not be scared, do not freak out

• Do your research (talk to doctors and surgeons)

• Listen to your body, do not ignore the signs

• Do what is best for you, be your own advocate

• Get a support system, do not do it alone

She stays active and busy as the ambassador to the Cancer Center in Homewood, IL. She gives back to current breast cancer patients by providing care packages. The care packag es provide the patients with journals, water bottles, and other products that help them during their journey.

Theresa Horton is a contributing writer for Chicago News Weekly. Find her on social media @passionateresources.

Veteran Journalist and Reporter Joins Staff to Lead Editorial Team

Chicago News Weekly

welcomes Danielle Sanders as Managing Editor. A Lifelong resident of Chicago’s southside and proud mom of three, Dan ielle is a multimedia profession al with over 20 years of experi ence as a writer, journalist, and reporter. Most recently, she was the Managing Editor of the Chi cago Defender and National News Manager at Real Times Media. In her new role as Man aging Editor, Danielle will focus on the day-to-day management of the Chicago News Weekly publication and will report to CNW’S Editor in Chief, Kai EL’ Zabar.

“We are so excited to have Danielle join our team here at Chicago News Weekly. From its inception, CNW has held as our mission to produce con tent that drives, informs, enlightens and impacts the Black Community on in print, and soon to come on multiple platforms as well. Danielle’s vision fits perfectly with the mission, and we welcome her to the team and see her continuing to bring the news to our readers and develop young writers in the craft.” -Chicago News Weekly President and Publisher, Cheryl Mainor Danielle said joining Chicago News Weekly was an easy decision. “Chi cago News Weekly shares my vision for amplifying Black voices in Chi cagoland with authenticity, integrity, and credibility. I’m thrilled to join a team of veteran journalists and media professionals and look forward to adding value to the ever-growing Black media landscape in Chicago.”

In addition, Danielle also serves as the official content creator for The Chosen Few DJs, and The Summer Oasis Music Festival held in Idlewild, MI. She is also the Media Relations Manager for Grammy Nominated DJ and Producer, Terry Hunter, and his TsBox Record label and the Imagine No Music Festival held annually in Punta Cana, Do minican Republic. A frequent contributor to the Chicago music scene and culture, she is featured in the award-winning documenta ry film, “Thee Debauchery Ball.” “It Started in Chicago” and the book, “In Their Own Words” by Chosen Few DJ, Jesse Saunders. Her work has been featured in the Philadel phia Tribune, Afro-American Newspapers, Newsbreak, The Cincinnati Herald, Jack sonville Free Press, The Florida Star, Educa tion Post, Orlando Advocate, Texas Metro News and more.

Danielle can be found on social media @ DanieSandersOfficial (IG/FB) and @Danie Sanders20 (Twitter)

george Floyd’s Daughter to File $250 Million lawsuit against Kanye West

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Corre spondent

calling comments by Kanye West repugnant, the family of George Floyd said they plan to file a $250 million lawsuit against the troubled superstar.

Filed by Roxie Washington, the mother of Floyd’s daughter, Gianna, the lawsuit includes West, his business partners, and associates for “harassment,” “misappropriation,” “defama tion,” and “infliction of emotional distress.”

The suit comes after West’s controversial “Drink Champs” interview in which he stated that Floyd didn’t die from convicted police officer Derek Chauvin’s knee pressed against his neck for more than 9 minutes.

West falsely asserted that Floyd died from fentanyl use and pre-existing medical conditions. Chauvin, 46, pleaded guilty in federal court earlier this year to charges of depriving Floyd of his constitutional rights.

He’s serving 252 months in prison.

In plea documents, Chauvin agreed that the sentencing for his crime should be based on second-degree murder because he acted willfully and in callous and wanton disregard for the consequences of Floyd’s life.

Further, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled Floyd’s death a homicide due to Chauvin kneeling on his neck.

“Kanye’s comments are a repugnant attempt to discount George Floyd’s life and to profit from his inhumane death,” Attorney Pat D. Dixon III said in a statement.

“We will hold Mr. West accountable for his flagrant remarks against Mr. Floyd’s legacy.”

Lee Merritt, the attorney for Floyd’s other family members, also issued a cease-and-desist letter to West for his comments.

While the law renders it virtually impossible to defame a dead individual, Merritt cautioned that the family might sue West for his false statements.

“Claiming Floyd died from fentanyl and not the brutality established criminally and civilly undermines and diminishes the Floyd family’s fight,” Merritt said.

Another of Gianna’s attorneys, Kay Harper Williams, also scolded West.

“Free Speech Rights do not include harassment, lies, misrepresentation, and the misappro priation of George Floyd’s legacy,” Williams asserted.

“Some words have consequences, and Mr. West will be made to understand that.”

Meanwhile, West’s episode of Drink Champs was pulled.

“Drink Champs prides itself on its ability to allow a free flow of ideas within the hip-hop community,” a representative for the program told The Hollywood Reporter.

“That being said, unfortunately, the recent interview with Kanye West contained false and hurtful information regarding the circumstances surrounding the murder of George Floyd.”

According to NPR, Drink Champs host N.O.R.E called into Hot 97’s Ebro in the Morning to talk about the episode and issued an apology.

“I’m sorry,” he said. “I can sit there and say, ‘That’s only Kanye West. It’s only what he said.’ But I have a responsibility when I have an audience. When I watched myself, I was embar rassed. I was like, ‘Wait a minute? You just let him say that?’ I’m irresponsible for letting it go.”

“Free Speech Rights do not include harassment, lies, misrepresentation, and the misap propriation of George Floyd’s legacy,” asserted attorney for Floyd’s daughter Gianna, Kay Harper Williams. “Some words have consequences, and Mr. West will be made to understand that.” (Photo: Kanye West at the Vanity Fair kickoff party for the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival. / Wikimedia Commons)

nothing is impossible with chicago actor Harry lennix

By: Danielle Sanders, CNW Managing Editor

chicago born and raised actor Harry Lennix is a distinguished actor and producer with an impressive career spanning 40 years. For the past nine seasons, audiences have enjoyed him as Harold Cooper on NBCs “The Blacklist.” He currently stars in the inspirational film, “Nothing is Impossible,” streaming exclusively on the faith and family friendly streaming service, Pure Flix.

Nothing is impossible is a film about second chances and tells the story of Scott Beck as a former high school basketball star who receives a second chance at life and love decades later, when he tries out for professional basketball team.

“Everyone has a past, and Scott Beck is no exception,” said actor, producer and Pure Flix co-founder David A.R. White, who plays Scott in the film. “This is an inspiring movie about how our past doesn’t define us and how we can learn from failure in a profound way. That goes for life and love – we see Scott confront past mistakes with his high school girlfriend, Ryan. This may be a movie with bas ketball in it, but it’s also about love, learning how to trust again and about finding purpose in failure.”

Lennix, who before acting, studied for five years to become a priest in the Dominican Order says doing more faith based and inspirational prog projects is important to him at this stage in his career.

“I don’t think you can separate church and state and the black. I don’t think you can separate the spiritual element

of acting in theater and this kind of creative cultural experience in itself. All of these things were born out of religious festivals. So yes, I want to reengage these spiritual instruments within Black culture, because I think people have been trying to separate the two. It’s a great missing ingredient that is easily reintroduced.”

Harry Lennix is a proud product of the South Side and stays connected to the Chicago arts scene. He was recently awarded a grant for the Lillian Marcie Center, a performing arts center in Bronzeville. The center, named after both Lennix’s mother Lillian, and one of his mentor’s Marcela

“Marcie “Gill, received capital funding from the state of Illinois in April 2022. Lennix says the building is more than a center, but a holistic arts environment that will include a museum, restaurants, a lecture hall and more. In addition to the theatrical arts, the Lillian Marcie Center will establish re lationships within all forms of artistic expression, including dance, oratory, and television and film.

Lennix says the arts community is essential in revitalizing communities such as Brownsville.

“I think that without it, you can’t have an authentic black expression. the only performing arts that are Indigenous to the United States of America is Black culture. These are the only Indigenous, homegrown American art forms, everything else was brought over from Europe or Asia and to some extent, Africa. This culture and artistic expression that is Black culture is that fusion that was grown on this dirt, and this earth and in this soil. To not have that culture

expressed is like leaving the egg out of the cake. When the culture is filtered away or when you call it something that it is not or when you start pushing other agendas, we find ourselves as a people needing other people to speak for us and on our behalf when I think that our expression of ourselves really speaks better for us than any other peo ple could do. I genuinely believe there will not be a true reclaiming of the South side until we bring back what made it special in the first place and that is the performing arts.” earth

Lennix says the center is on track to open in the fall. Of 2024. “Nothing is Impossible” is currently streaming on PureFlix.

OFFICIAL NOTICE OF THE GENERAL ELECTION

OFFICIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a GENERAL ELECTION will be held in the City of Chicago, County of Cook, State of Illinois, on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The GENERAL ELECTION will be conducted by the Board of Election Commissioners for the City of Chicago. Voters will cast ballots to ELECT candidates to the following offices: US Senator

Illinois Governor and Lieutenant Governor Illinois Attorney General Illinois Secretary of State Illinois Comptroller

Illinois Treasurer Representatives in Congress State Senator

Representatives in the General Assembly Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners County Clerk of Cook County

Sheriff of Cook County

Treasurer of Cook County Assessor of Cook County County Commissioners of Cook County

Commissioner of the Board of Review of Cook County

Illinois Appellate Court

Cook County Circuit and Subcircuit Judges

And DECIDE:

A Proposed Amendment to the Illinois Constitution

A Public Question to the Voters of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County

In all precincts, judicial retention questions to decide whether Supreme Court, Appellate Court and Circuit Court Judges shall continue to serve

In certain precincts, an ADVISORY referendum on whether trees should be preserved in Jackson Park and South Shore Cultural Center Park in Chicago

In certain precincts, an ADVISORY referendum whether to authorize creating a Southeast Mental Health Services district and a related property-tax levy

In certain precincts, an ADVISORY referendum whether to authorize creating a West Town and Humboldt Park Mental Health Services district and a related property-tax levy

In certain precincts, an ADVISORY referendum whether to reopen closed Chicago Department of Public Health mental health centers

In certain precincts, an ADVISORY referendum whether to explore development of Lakeview Dog Park

All polling places for said GENERAL ELECTION on November 8, 2022 will be open from 6:00 AM and closed at 7:00 PM. Eligible US citizens (including those who are now age 17 so long as they were born Nov. 8, 2004 or earlier) may register or file a name or address change at their home precinct polling place or available vote center on Election Day.

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1st Ward Precincts

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Brentano School 2723 N Fairfield Ave

Brentano School 2723 N Fairfield Ave

Haas Park 2402 N Washtenaw Ave

Goethe School 2236 N Rockwell St

Goethe School 2236 N Rockwell St

Goethe School 2236 N Rockwell St

Darwin School 3116 W Belden Ave

Chase School 2021 N Point St

The Lincoln Lodge 2040 N Milwaukee Ave

The Joinery 2533 W Homer St

11 Maplewood Park 1640 N Maplewood

De Diego Community Academy 1313 N Claremont Ave

Clemente High School 1147 N Western Ave

Wicker Park Senior Housing 2020 W Schiller St

Wicker Park Fieldhouse 1425 W Damen Ave

LaSalle II Magnet School 1148 N Honore St

Wicker Park Fieldhouse 1425 W Damen Ave

Rudy Lozano School 1501 N Greenview Ave

Rowe Elementary 1424 N Cleaver St

LaSalle II Magnet School 1148 N Honore St

Rowe Elementary 1424 N Cleaver St

Wells Community Academy 936 N Ashland Ave

Northwestern Settlement Assoc 1400 W Augusta Bv

Wells Community Academy 936 N Ashland Ave

James Otis School 525 N Armour St

James Otis School 525 N Armour St

2nd Ward Precincts

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680 Lake Res Condo Assoc 680 N Lake Shore Dr

680 Lake Res Condo Assoc 680 N Lake Shore Dr

Lake Shore Park 808 N Lake Shore Dr

Rubloff Law School NW Univ 420 E Superior St

5 The Fordham Condo Association 25 E Superior St

Lake Shore Park 808 N Lake Shore Dr

Lake Shore Park 808 N Lake Shore Dr

8 The Drake Hotel 140 E Walton Pl

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Ogden Elementary School 24 W Walton St

10 Salazar Elementary 160 W Wendell St

Ogden Elementary School 24 W Walton St

Ogden Elementary School 24 W Walton St

State Tower Condo Assoc 1230 N State Pkwy

Eliot House Condo Assoc 1255 N Sandberg Terr

1st St Pauls Evan Luth Ch 1301 N La Salle Dr

The Moody Church 1630 N Clark St

Sandburg Village 1460 N Sandburg Terr

Franklin Fine Arts Ctr 225 W Evergreen Ave

Franklin Fine Arts Ctr 225 W Evergreen Ave

Americana Towers 1640 N Wells St

LaSalle School 1734 N Orleans St

Manierre Elementary School 1420 N Hudson

Newberry School 700 W Willow St

Oscar Mayer School 2250 N Clifton Ave

The Salvation Army 2270 N Clybourn Ave

Ward Precincts

DuSable High School 4934 S Wabash

Stewart Phase 1 400 E 41st St

National Teachers Academy 55 W Cermak Rd

Carter G Woodson Elem School 4414 S Evans

Hendricks School 4316 S Princeton Ave

Chicago Womens Park & Gardens 1801 S Indiana Ave

Lincoln Perry Sr Bldg 3245 S Prairie Ave

Trc Senior Village 346 E 53rd St

Loop School

Apartments

Mollison School

Terrace

South Loop School

Marys Church

Met Village

Apartments

T E Brown Apts

Dearborn Homes 2731

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Mary Jane Richardson Apts 4930 S Langley

Washington Park Apartments 4949 S Cottge Grv

Ariel Community Academy 1119 E 46th St

Shoesmith School 1330 E 50th St

Harper Square Co-Operative 4850 S Lake Park Ave

King College Prep 4445 S Drexel Bv

Ariel Community Academy 1119 E 46th St

Kennicott Park 4434 S Lake Park Ave

King College Prep 4445 S Drexel Bv

Judge Slater Apartments 740 E 43rd St

Vivian Gordon Harsh Apartments 4227 S Oakenwald Ave

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North Eastern University 700 E Oakwood

Lake Parc Apts 3983 S Lake Park Ave

Mandrake Park 3858 S Cottage Grove Ave

18 Lawless Garden Apartments 3550 S Rhodes Ave

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John J Pershing Magnet School 3200 S Calumet

Martin L King Library 3436 S M L King Dr

601 Condominium Assocation 601 E 32nd St

22 South Commons Phase 1 Condo 2921 S Michigan Ave

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Prairie Shores Apts 2901 S M L King Dr

Cambridge Manor Apts 2631 S Indiana Ave

25 Michigan Ave Lofts 910 S Michigan Ave

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Jones College Prep 700 S State St

Jones College Prep 700 S State St

Jones College Prep 700 S State St

5th Ward Precincts

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St Philip Neri School 2110 E 72nd St

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Okeefe School 6940 S Merrill Ave

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Full Video Production Services Inc 2226 E 71st St

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Okeefe School 6940 S Merrill Ave

Okeefe School 6940 S Merrill Ave

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Lawrence Hall 1818 E 71st St

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Parkside School 6938 S East End Ave

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The Parkways 6720 S East End Ave

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Parkside School 6938 S East End Ave

Wabash Corporation 1801

Village

Plymouth Ct

Indiana Ave

King Dr

King Dr

Plymouth

Michigan Ave

Calumet Ave

Indiana Ave

Wells St

Dearborn St

Wabash Ave

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South Shore Fine Arts Acdy 1415 E 70th St

Revere School 1010 E 72nd St

12 Montgomery Place 5550 S Shore Dr

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Island Terrace Apartments 6430 S Stony Island Ave

14 Park Shore East Elderly 6250 S Harper Ave

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Carolan Apts 5480 S Cornell Ave

Murray School 5335 S Kenwood Ave

Congregation Rodfei Zedek 5200 S Hyde Park Bv

Regents Park Apartments 5035 S East End

Newport Condo Assoc 4800 S Chicago Beach Dr

Church of Latter Day Saints 5200 S University Ave

Kozminski Cmty Academy 936 E 54th St

Murray School 5335 S Kenwood Ave

University Park Condo 1450 E 55th Pl

Augustana Lutheran Church 5500 S Woodlawn Ave

Ray School 5631 S Kimbark Ave

6th Ward Precincts

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Robert Lawrence Senior Housing 655 W 65th St

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Vivian Carter Apts 6401 S Yale Ave

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St Paul MB Church 6954 S Union Ave

Prairie Haven Homes 301 W Marquette Rd

Lafayette Plaza House 50 W 71st St

Brownell School 6741 S Michigan Ave

Ada S McKinley Apts 661 E 69th St

St Moses The Black Athletic Center 7140 S Calumet Ave

St Moses The Black Athletic Center 7140 S Calumet Ave

Wentworth Haven Homes 7147 S Wentworth Ave

Hamilton Park 513 W 72nd St

Pleasant Green MB Church 7545 S Vincennes Ave

Deneen School 7257 S State St

Tanner School 7350 S Evans Ave

Tanner School 7350 S Evans Ave

Israel Methodist Cmty Church 7614 S Cottage Grove

Ruggles School 7831 S Prairie Ave

Carter Temple Church 7841 S Wabash Ave

Simeon Career Academy 8147 S Vincennes Ave

West Chatham Park 8223 S Princeton Ave

Dixon School 8306 S St Lawrence Ave

Chatham Fields Lutheran Church 8050 S St Lawrence Ave

Chatham Fields Lutheran Church 8050 S St Lawrence Ave

Pirie School 650 E 85th St

Neil School 8555 S Michigan Ave

McDade School 8801 S Indiana Ave

Gillespie School 9301 S State St

Ward Precincts

Don Nash Community Center 1833 E 71st St

The Quarry Event Center 2423 E 75th St

South Shore Library 2505 E 73rd St

Coles Supportive Living Ctr 7419 S Exchange Ave

Powell Community Center 7511 S South Shore Dr

Powell Community Center 7511 S South Shore Dr

Excel Academy/ South Shore 7530 S South Shore Dr

Bradwell School 7736 S Burnham Ave

CYC Rebecca Crown Cmty Ctr 7601 S Phillips Ave

CYC Rebecca Crown Cmty Ctr 7601 S Phillips Ave

Coles School 8440 S Phillips Ave

Coles School 8440 S Phillips Ave

Ninos Heroes Elementary School 8344 S Commercial Ave

Epic High School 8255 S Houston Ave

Coles School 8440 S Phillips Ave

Bowen High School 2710 E 89th St

Bowen High School 2710 E 89th St

Mahalia Jackson Apts 9177 S South Chicago

Hoyne School 8905 S Crandon Ave

Warren School 9239 S Jeffery Bv

Trinity Hospital 2320 E 93rd St

Warren School 9239 S Jeffery Bv

Compassion Baptist Church 2650 E 95th St

Compassion Baptist Church 2650 E 95th St

Bradley Park 9729 S Yates Bv

Burnham School 9928 S Crandon Ave

Burnham School 9928 S Crandon Ave

Greater St Stephen M B Church 1901 E 95th St

Jeffrey Manor Library 2401 E 100th St

Burnham School 9928 S Crandon Ave

Burnham School 9928 S Crandon Ave

Eden Supportive Living 7156 S Dorchester Ave

Grand Crossing Pk 7655 S Ingleside Ave

The Montclare Senior Residence 1200 E 78th St

Shore International College Prep 1955 E 75th St

Shore International College Prep 1955 E 75th St

Horace Mann School 8050 S Chappel Ave

Chgo Department On Aging 1767 E 79th St

Christ Apostolic Ch Of America Inc 9011 S Stony Island Ave

Avalon Park School 8045 S Kenwood Ave

Grand Crossing Pk 7655 S Ingleside Ave

Arthur Robert Ashe Jr School 8505 S Ingleside Ave

Avalon Park 1215 E 83rd St

Avalon Park 1215 E 83rd St

Gods House Of All Nations 8409 S Stony Island

Mc Dowell School 1419 E 89th St

Mc Dowell School 1419 E 89th St

Jesse Owens Park 8800 S Clyde Ave

Montclare Senior Residences 9401 S Stony Island Ave

New Bethlehem #4 MB Church 8850 S Cottge Grv

New Bethlehem #4 MB Church 8850 S Cottge Grv

Imani Village 901 E 95th St

Harold Washington School 9130 S University Ave

Schmid School 9755 S Greenwood Ave

London Towne House 901 E 100th Pl

Coles School 8440 S Phillips Ave

Burnside School 650 E 91st Pl

Avalon Park School 8045 S Kenwood Ave

Harold Washington School 9130 S University Ave

Southlawn Untd Methodist Church 8605 S Cregier Ave

Shore International College Prep 1955 E 75th St

Ward Precincts

Kipling School 9351 S Lowe Ave

Drew School 9300 S Princeton Ave

Resurrection Lutheran Church 9349 S Wentworth Ave

Euclid Park 9800 S Parnell Ave

Another Chance Church 9538 S Harvard Ave

Harlan High School 9652 S Michigan Ave

Journey Church of Chicago 424 W 103rd St

Smith Park 9912 S Princeton Ave

Damascus Baptist Church 10014 S Michigan Ave

Pullman Presbyterian Church 550 E 103rd St

Christian Missionary Baptist Church 132 W 104th St

Bennett School 10115 S Prairie Ave

Cullen School 10650 S Eberhart Ave

Corliss Early College Stem 821 E

Ward Precincts

Ninos Heroes Elementary School

S Commercial Ave

Sullivan Elementary School 8331 S Mackinaw

Arnold Mireles Academy

S Exchange Ave

Thorp Elementary School 8914 S Buffalo Ave

Calumet Park 9801 S Avenue G

Calumet Park 9801 S Avenue G

Sacred Heart School 2926 E 96th St

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Marsh Elementary 9822 S Exchange Ave

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Mathew Gallistell Language Academy 10347 S Ewing Ave

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Mathew Gallistell Language Academy 10347 S Ewing Ave

Mathew Gallistell Language Academy 10347 S Ewing Ave

Wolfe Park 3325 E 108th St

Addams School 10810 S Avenue H

Addams School 10810 S Avenue H

Addams School 10810 S Avenue H

St Simeon Church 3737 E 114th St

St Simeon Church 3737 E 114th St

Senior Suites of Hegewisch 13550 S Ave O

19 x Clay School 13231 S Burley

20 x Hegewisch Library 3048 E 130th St

21 x Mann Park 2949 E 131 St

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Grissom School 12810 S Escanaba Ave

Orville Bright School 10740 S Calhoun Ave

24 Aldridge School 630 E 131st St

25 Aldridge School 630 E 131st St

11th Ward Precincts

1 x Chinatown Library 2100 S Wentworth Ave

2 Haines School 247 W 23rd Pl

3 x Senior Suites Of Bridgeport 2725 S Halsted St

4 x Boathouse at Park #571 2828 S Eleanor St

5 x Holden Elementary School 1104 W 31st St

6 x Holden Elementary School 1104 W 31st St

7 Haines School 247 W 23rd Pl

8 x Long Life Apartments 344 W 28th Pl

9 x Healy School 3010 S Parnell Ave

10 x Armour Square Apts 3146 S Wentworth Ave

11 x Armour Square Apartments 3250 S Wentworth Ave

12 x Armour Square Park 3309 S Shields Ave

13 x Armour Square Park 3309 S Shields Ave

14 x Valentine Boys & Girls Club 3400 S Emerald Ave

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Daley Library 3400 S Halsted St

Wilson Park 1122 W 34th Pl

Armour Elementary 950 W 33 Pl

Greene School 3525 S Honore St

Evergreen Academy Middle School 3537 S Paulina St

Donovan Park 3620 S Lituanica Ave

Nativity Of Our Lord 653 W 37th St

Taylor Lauridsen Park 704 W 42nd St

Mc Clellan School 3527 S Wallace St

12th Ward Precincts

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Greene School 3525 S Honore St

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Burroughs School 3542 S Washtenaw Ave

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Thomas Early Childhood Center 3625 S Hoyne

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McKinley Park 2210 W Pershing Rd

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Everett School 3419 S Bell Ave

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Burroughs School 3542 S Washtenaw Ave

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Auto Warehouse 4530 S Archer Ave

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Hoyne Park 3417 S Hamilton Ave

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Aquinas Literacy Center 1751 W 35th St

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Columbia Explorers 4520 S Kedzie Ave

Calmeca Academy 3456 W 38th St

Calmeca Academy 3456 W 38th St

Xtreme Fitness 4004 S Archer Ave

Brighton Pk Branch Library 4314 S Archer Ave

Spring Of Life Center 4330 S California Ave

Columbia Explorers 4520 S Kedzie Ave

Brighton Park Elementary School 3825 S Washtenaw Ave

Kelly High School 4136 S California Ave

Blessed Sacrament Parish Ctr 3540 S Hermitage Ave

Davis School Annex 3050 W 39th St

Back of the Yards High School 2111 W 47th St

Spring Of Life Center 4330 S California Ave

Ward Precincts

St Marys Parish Center 4626 W 63rd St

Pasteur School 5825 S Kostner Ave

Valley Forge Park 7001 W 59th St

Hancock High School 4034 W 56th St

Good Shepherd Presbyterian Ch 5550 S Merrimac Ave

Kennedy High School 6325 W 56th St

Juanitas Restaurant Banquet Hall 6539 W 63rd St

Fleming School 4918 W 64th St

Valley Forge Park 7001 W 59th St

Kennedy High School 6325 W 56th St

Hale School 6140 S Melvina Ave

American Legion Clearing Post 600 4352 W 63rd St

Dore Elementary School 7134 W 65th St

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Bethany Union Church 1750 W 103rd St

Barnard School 10354 S Charles St

Keller Regional Gifted Ctr 3020 W 108th St

Mt Greenwood Elementary 10841 S Homan Ave

Clissold Elementary School 2350 W 110th Pl

Kennedy Park District 11320 S Western Ave

Mount Greenwood Library 11010 S Kedzie Ave

Munroe Park 2617 W 105th St

Donnellan Funeral Home 10525 W Western Ave

Trinity United Methodist Church 9848 S Winchester Ave

Ward Precincts

1

Cesar Chavez School 4747 S Marshfield Ave

Cesar Chavez School 4747 S Marshfield Ave

Richards Academy H S 5030 S Bishop St

Sherman Park 1301 W 52nd St

Sherman School 1000 W 52nd St

Sherman School 1000 W 52nd St

Sherwood Park 5701 S Shields Ave

Urban Prep/Team Englewood 6201 S Stewart Ave

Good Shepherd Tower 55 E Garfield Bv

Carter School 5740 S Michigan Ave

South Land Village Apartments 6253 S Michigan Ave

New Beginnings Church 6620 S M L King Jr Dr

Hyde Park West Apartments 5325 S Cottage Grove

North Washington Park Manor 550 E 50th Pl

15 Washington Scene Apts 6001 S Vernon Ave

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Midway Plaisance Senior Apt 731 E 60th St

Harris Park 6200 S Drexel

Cornerstone Baptist Church 1210 E 62nd St

Woodlawn Cmty School 6657 S Kimbark Ave

Kenneth Campbell Apartments 6360 S Minerva Ave

Wadsworth Stem School 6650 S Ellis Ave

Emmett L Till School 6543 S Champlain Ave

Minnie Riperton Apartments 4250 S Princeton Ave

21st Ward Precincts

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Ada Park 11250 S Ada St

3

Byrne School 5329 S Oak Park Ave

4 St Daniel the Prophet 5340 S Nashville Ave

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Normandy Park 6660 W 52nd St

St Daniel the Prophet 5340 S Nashville Ave

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Crossroads Community Church 5433 S Austin Ave

Garfield Branch Library 6348 S Archer Ave

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Soukal Floral Greenhouse 5336 S Mason Ave

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Apostolic Pentecostal Church 11401 S Vincennes Ave

3 Salvation Army Ray/Joan Kroc Corp 1250 W 119th St

Higgins School 11710 S Morgan St

Caps 11717 S Halsted St

Major Charles L Hunt VFW Post 344 W 119th St

White Park 1120 W 122nd St

New Covenant Coptic Temple 9306 S Halsted St

Julian High School 10330 S Elizabeth St

Mt Vernon School 10540 S Morgan St

Fernwood Park 10436 S Wallace St

Langston Hughes Elementary 240 W 104th St

Shoop School 1460 W 112th St

Allen Metropolitan Church 10946 S Lowe Ave

Fenger High School 11220 S Wallace St

Shiloah Baptist Church 9211 S Justine St

Fernwood School 10041 S Union Ave

The Powerhouse Chicago House 944 W 103rd St

Wacker School 9746 S Morgan St

Oakdale Park 965 W 95th St

Wendell Green School 1150 W 96th St

Allen Metropolitan Church 10946 S Lowe Ave

Ryder School 8716 S Wallace St

Ryder School 8716 S Wallace St

Mahalia Jackson Elementary School 917 W 88th St

Brainerd Library 1350 W 89th St

Brainerd Senior Ctr 8915 S Loomis St

Brainerd Park 1246 W 92nd St

Brainerd Park 1246 W 92nd St

Precincts

Corkery School 2510 S Kildare Ave

Shedd Park 3660 W 23rd St

Epiphany Parish 2524 S Keeler Ave

Second Federal Bank 3960 W 26th St

Cardenas School 2345 S Millard Ave

Farragut High School 2345 S Christiana Ave

Francisco 1 Madero School 3202 W 28th St

Village Elementary School

Dominguez School

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Crossroads Community Church 5433 S Austin Ave

Rhine VFW Post 2729 5858 S Archer Ave

12 x Twain School 5134 S Lotus Ave

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Guides Sport Bar 5544 S Archer Ave

Strohacker Park 4347 W 54th St

New Life Community Church 5101 S Keeler Ave

Irene Hernandez Middle School 3510 W 55th St

Los Pequenos Angelitos Day Care 3711 W 55th St

Los Pequenos Angelitos Day Care 3711 W 55th St

Peck School 3826 W 58th St

Peck School 3826 W 58th St

Richardson Middle School 6018 S Karlov Ave

Richardson Middle School 6018 S Karlov Ave

Hubbard High School 6200 S Hamlin

Activa-te 3919 W 63rd St

Iglesia Santa Cruz 6545 S Springfield Ave

Iglesia Santa Cruz 6545 S Springfield Ave

Eberhart School 3430 W 65th Pl

Iglesia Bautista Misionera 6715 S Hamlin Ave

Hurley School 3849 W 69th St

Hurley School 3849 W 69th St

31 x Lawn Lane Bowl 6750 S Pulaski Rd

32 x Hurley School 3849 W 69th Pl

33 x Autumn Green at Midway Village 6700 S Keating Ave

24th Ward Precincts

1 x Enola A Dew Apartments 4623 W Gladys Ave

2 x Sumner School 4320 W Fifth Ave

3 x United Baptist Church 4220 W Roosevelt Rd

4 x Franklin Park Fieldhouse 4320 W 15th St

5 x Roswell B Mason-North Campus 4217 W 18th St

6 x Webster School 4055 W Arthington St

7 x Fizer Temple Cogic 3926 W Roosevelt Rd

8 x Herzl School 3711 W Douglas Bv

9 x William Penn School 1616 S Avers Ave

10 x Faith Community Church 3456 W Flournoy St

11 x John Gregory School 3715 W Polk St

12 x Anton Dvorak School 3615 W 16th St

13 x Douglass Branch Library 3353 W 13th St

14 x Roosevelt Tower #1 3440 W Roosevelt Rd

15 x Kipp Ascend Primary School 1440 S Christiana Ave

16 x Pope 1852 S Albany Ave

17 x Collins Academy High School 1313 S Sacramento Ave

18 x Albany Terrace Apartments 3030 W 21st Pl

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Spry School 2400 S Marshall Bv

Ward Precincts

Little Village Branch Library 2311 S Kedzie Ave

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Francisco 1 Madero School 3202 W 28th St

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Hammond Elementary School 2819 W 21st Pl

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Finkl Elementary School 2332 S Western Ave

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Pickard School 2301 W 21st Pl

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Ruiz School 2410 S Leavitt St

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Orozco Community Academy 1940 W 18th St

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Whittier Elementary 1900 W 23rd St

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Harrison Park 1824 S Wood St

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Lawndale Ave

S Lawndale Ave

School 3740 W 31st St

Enlace Chicago 2759

School

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Harding Ave

S Komensky Ave

Piotrowski Park 4247 W 31st St

Piotrowski Park 4247 W 31st St

Piotrowski Park 4247 W 31st St

Los Amantes 4753 W 47th St

Phoebe A Hearst Elementary School 4640 S Lamon

Cooper School 1624 W 19th St

Benito Juarez High School 1450 W Cermak Rd

Perez Jr School 1241 W 19th St

Jungman School 1746 S Miller St

Las Amer Racine Apartments 1611 S Racine Ave

Jungman School 1746 S Miller St

Walsh Elementary School 2015 S Peoria St

Jefferson Square 2164 S Lumber St

Ward Precincts

Lloyd School 2103 N Lamon Ave

Pablo Casals School 3501 W Potomac Ave

St Augustine College 3255 W Armitage Ave

Iglesia Evangelica Emanuel 5016 W Armitage Ave

Lowell School 3320 W Hirsch St

Stowe School 3444 W Wabansia Ave

Funston School 2010 N Central Park Ave

McAuliffe Elementary 1841 N Springfield Ave

Pablo Casals School 3501 W Potomac Ave

Association House Of Chicago 1116 N Kedzie Ave

Stowe School 3444 W Wabansia Ave

Lowell School 3320 W Hirsch St

Stowe School 3444 W Wabansia Ave

North Grand High School 4338 W Wabansia Ave

Pritzker College Prep 1923 N Kedvale Ave

Lowell School 3320 W Hirsch St

Yates School 1826 N Francisco Ave

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Lloyd School 2103 N Lamon Ave

Yates School 1826 N Francisco Ave

Erie Elementary Charter School 1405 N Washtenaw Ave

Hermosa Park 2240 N Kilbourn Ave

Bloomingdale Apartments 1745 N Keystone Ave

Ames Middle School 1920 N Hamlin Ave

Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Ctr 4048 W Armitage Ave

Erie Elementary Charter School 1405 N Washtenaw Ave

Urban Theater Company 2620 W Division St

Chi-Arts School 2714 W Augusta Bv

Wright College 1645 N California

Stowe School 3444 W Wabansia Ave

Yates School 1826 N Francisco Ave

McAuliffe Elementary 1841 N Springfield Ave

Moos School 1711 N Californoa Ave

Precincts

Northwest Tower Apts 1170 W Erie St

Academy Square Apartments 318 S Throop St

Sr Suites/West Humboldt Park 3656 W Huron St

West Haven Park Apartments 1939 W Lake St

Polaris Charter School 620 N Sawyer Ave

Domain Condo Association 900 N Kingsbury St

Lidia Pucinska Apartments 847 N Greenview Ave

Polaris Charter School 620 N Sawyer Ave

Flannery Homes 1507 N Clybourn Ave

Patrick Sullivan Senior Apartments 1633 W Madison St

The Emily Hotel 311 N Morgan

Zelda Ormes Apartments 116 W Elm St

Noble Square Cooperative 1165 N Milwaukee Ave

New Landmark M B Church 2700 W Wilcox St

Jenner Academy of Arts 1119 N Cleveland St

The Emily Hotel 311 N Morgan

Oakley Square 2334 W Van Buren St

The Habitat Co/West Point Plaza 300 S Damen Ave

Kelly Hall YMCA 824 N Hamlin Ave

Evergreen Tower 1333 N Cleveland Ave

North Park Tower 300 W North Ave

Midwest Terrace Apartments 150 S Campbell Ave

23 Elizabeth Davis Apartments 440 N Drake Ave

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Kelly Hall YMCA 824 N Hamlin Ave

Heritage Woods of Chgo 2800 W Fulton St

Cather School 2908 W Washington Bv

St Leonard Ministries 2120 W Warren Bv

Walter Payton College Prep 1034 N Wells

Eckhart Park 1330 W Chicago Ave

28th Ward Precincts

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Spencer Technology Academy 214 N Lavergne Ave

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Milton Brunson School 932 N Central Ave

San Kofa Cultural Arts Center 5820 W Chicago Ave

Lorraine Hansberry Apartments 5670 W Lake St

Ellington School 243 N Parkside Ave

Oscar De Priest School 139 S Parkside Ave

Ellington School 243 N Parkside Ave

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Columbus Park Refectory 5701 W Jackson Bv

Columbus Park 500 S Central Ave

Zoe Life Ministries 3 S Laramie Ave

Austin Senior Satellite Center 5071 W Congress Pkwy

30th Ward Precincts

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Chicago Academy 3400 N Austin Ave

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St Ferdinand School 3131 N Mason Ave

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Spencer Technology Academy 214 N Lavergne Ave

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Disney II Magnet School 3815 N Kedvale Ave

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Reinberg School 3425 N Major Ave

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Horizon Science Academy 2456 N Mango Ave

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Schurz HS 3601 N Milwaukee Ave

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St Bartholomew Church 4950 W Addison St

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Reilly School 3650 W School St

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Chopin Park 3420 N Long Ave

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Gray School 3730 N Laramie Ave

Horizon Science Academy 2456 N Mango Ave

12 Alliance of Polish Clubs 5835 W Diversey Ave

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Lyon School 2941 N McVicker Ave

Reinberg School 3425 N Major Ave

15 x Reilly School 3650 W School St

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Steinmetz School 3030 N Mobile Ave

St Bartholomew Church 4950 W Addison St

18 x Scammon School 4201 W Henderson St

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Scammon School 4201 W Henderson St

20 x Scammon School 4201 W Henderson St

21 x Chicago Academy 3400 N Austin Ave

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Disney II Magnet School 3815 N Kedvale Ave

23 x St John Episcopal Church 3857 N Kostner Ave

24 x St Bartholomew Church 4950 W Addison St

25 x Gray School 3730 N Laramie Ave

26 x P L Lounge 3456 N Pulaski Rd

31st Ward Precincts -

1 x Resurrected Life Church 4538 W Fullerton Ave

2 x Family & Support Service 3160 N Milwaukee Ave

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Schubert School 2727 N Long Ave

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Family & Support Service 3160 N Milwaukee Ave

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Kelvyn Pk High School 4343 W Wrightwood Ave

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Empty Store Front 3051 N Cicero

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Greater Holy Temple Ministries 4656 W Erie St

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John Barry Elementary School 2828 N Kilbourn Ave

John Barry Elementary School 2828 N Kilbourn Ave

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Falconer School 3020 N Lamon Ave

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George W Tilton School 223 N Keeler Ave

Fannie Emanuel Apartments 3916 W Washington

Al Raby School / Cmty Environment 3545 W Fulton St

Break Through Urban Ministries 3219 W Carroll Ave

Marshall Metro High School 3250 W Adams

Kellman Corporate Community Sch 3030 W Arthington St

Altgeld Park 515 S Washtenaw Ave

Washington Irving School 749 S Oakley Bv

Mayors People/Disabilities 2102 W Ogden Ave

Stem Academy 1522 W Fillmore St

Circle Park Apartments 1111 S Ashland Ave

George Collins

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The Movie Till A Love Story Between a Mother and Child

By Tammy gibson CNW Contributor

The newly released film “Till,” directed and filmed by Chinonye Chukwu centers on Ma mie Till Mobley’s journey of courage, resil ience, courage, and pursuit of justice for her 14-year-old son, Emmett Till. Actress Danielle Deadwyler who portrays Mamie Till Mobley, delivers a stellar performance capturing the bond between a mother and child. Chukwu hopes that Mamie Till Mobley’s story will help all to realize their power from within and the continued fight for change that each one wants to see in the world.

Chicago News Weekly: What was your vision to cowrite and direct the film?

Chinonye Chukwu: My vision began with my decision to tell the story from Mamie’s point of view and make this story about her journey and the fight for justice for her son. That was my first decision from a narrative point of view. From there, I started to think about what visual language I could construct that would use all the tools of cinema to communicate the vibrancy, brilliance, beauty, hope, joy, and possibility of blackness in black people in communities and spaces. All of that factored into how I approached making the film.

Chicago News Weekly: What was your research and character development to embody the role of Mamie Till Mobley?

Danielle Deadwyler: It was a collaborative effort. Chinonye has all the dynamics going on behind the scene. We sat together and went through every inch of the script to understand what motivated Mamie to create a specific narrative, understanding the legacy of Emmett and her intention behind every step of the way before Emmet leaves, when she learn about the tragedy and when she goes to Mississippi for the trial. Additionally, it’s just a wealth of information surrounding Mamie. She has a book she co-wrote with Christopher Benson called “Death of Innocence” that I used as a bible. In the book, she is very detailed about a number of scenes that happened in the movie, from the funeral home witnessing his body, receiv ing the body at the train station, and her experience in the courtroom. All the information is one thing. Being in the mind, body, and spirit is another undertaking.

a mentee of Mamie’s before she passed away and friends with her husband Gene before he passed. He forged deep

relationships with members of the Till family for decades, that I wouldn’t be making this film without that.

Chicago News Weekly: What has been the biggest chal lenge playing the role of Mamie Till Mobley?

Danielle Deadwyler: There is no singular challenge. It was difficult to decide to do it because I’m highly aware of what it means to take on such a weight-loaded experience. I’ve known about Mamie Till and Emmett’s tragic loss since elementary school. My mother was born in 1955. It was a pivotal year. There is no easily flowing to playing the role. You must do your due diligence to get into that kind of responsibility. It was an honor to step into the trajectory of coming into your power. We are watching Mamie just seeking a simple life and being prosperous and then being thrust into something much extraordinary even though it’s through the door of trauma and tragedy. She became something beyond what she could possibly see for herself. Mamie was chosen to carry that legacy forward.

Chicago News Weekly: Whoopi Goldberg said Till was her passion project. What was your experience working with her?

Danielle Deadwyler: Whoopi jumped right in that kind of motherly way behind and in front of the camera. Whoo pi is a great-grandmother herself. She took the utmost care of me as Mamie and Danielle in every phase of the project. She made me feel completely and utterly loved and supported.

Chinonye Chukwu: When I first met Whoopi, I never felt more seen by someone than when I first met her. I was seen as a person, black woman, and artist. She has fiercely supported my artistic vision and made sure I held on to that vision from the beginning. Whoopi is directable and humble in receiving any and all directions I had for her. She is hilarious. In between takes, she was cracking jokes. It was a glorious experience working with her.

fessional and creative control, there needs to be black women that are intentional about centering black women, supporting the black female’s creativity, giving them what they need to succeed, providing them resources, and leaving them alone to let them do what they need to do when directing a film. Black women can absolutely direct a film if we are given the space and resources and be supported by people regardless of race or gender. Barbara Broccoli, our producer, intentionally used her wisdom, experience, power, and leverage to protect my vision and ensure that I was supported. We need allies with power who are inten tional about using that power to protect and support black women.

Chicago News Weekly: Why was it essential for you not to show any violence in the film?

Chinonye Chukwu: Knowing that I wanted to tell the story about Mamie’s journey through her point of view, narratively, it was not necessary to show or explore the physical violence that was inflicted upon Emmett. I wanted to ensure that the film was a love story between a mother and son and that there was a balance of love, community, hope, possibility, and joy. As a black woman in this world, all of that exists alongside the inherent pain, trauma, and frustration that can also come with being a black woman in the world. That is why it was critical that the relationship between Mamie and Emmett was at the forefront of the film.

Chicago News Weekly: Was it difficult filming the mov ie that what happened to Emmett Till in 1955 still exists today with the injustices of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and many other black men and women?

Danielle Deadwyler: It was deeply difficult. We don’t get to walk away from this film at all. That has been the diffi culty of recovering from making the film. You know you are going to be hurt. This is a spiritual, mental, physical, and emotional undertaking, and we are still dealing with it to this day. To begin to share the film now and know who is in the audience at the premiere, it is the mothers who lost their son or daughter. The mothers of Michael Brown, Amad Diallo, and Trayvon Martin came to see the film. Why are we still having the same conversation? This is the challenge to people beyond the black community. That was the challenge in coming into the film.

Chicago News Weekly: Civil rights movies and docu mentaries have been male-dominant. What can be done to have the stories of black women who were active during the Civil Rights Movement to the forefront?

Chicago News Weekly: The descendants of the Till family gave you their blessing to do the film. What does that mean to you?

Chinonye Chukwu: We couldn’t have done this film not only without their blessing but their involvement in the journey. One of our producers, Keith Beauchamp, was

Danielle Deadwyler: This movie about Mamie Till is that. This is a film that centers on a black woman’s expe rience during the Civil Rights Movement. She impacted everyone, including Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., James Baldwin, and many others. Centering black women in the way that Chinonye has done in this film, visually and literarily, is what needs to happen. From producer, director, actor, and writer, all those things need to have a woman.

Chinonye Chukwu: At every point of business, pro

Chicago News Weekly: What do you want moviegoers to get from the film?

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Danielle Deadwyler: We want them to know about a mother’s love. We are witnessing a particular kind of joy. Joy does not always look like happiness and pleasure. It also looks like reclamation. It’s the humanizing of Emmett be yond the binary nature of the images we have seen. This is an intimate portrayal of what Mamie goes through to bring this global awakening to us all.

“Till” is playing at selected theaters and opens nationwide on October 28, 2022.

Tammy Gibson is an author, re-enactor, and black history traveler. Find her on social media @sankofatravelher.

Annual Black Harvest Film Festival Is Back!

By Marti Worell Editor, Arts & Culture

The Annual Black Harvest Film Festival Is Back!

The Gene Siskel Film Center is thrilled to, once again, host the Annual Black Harvest Film Festival (BHFF)!

November 4 - November 27, the BHFF will display 19 feature films and 4 short film programs that ex plore and share the Black, African American and African Diaspora ex perience.

November 4 - November 20 films will take place in person at the center and virtually November 21 - Novem ber 27. The programming includes 15 separate in-person and virtual filmmaker and cast appearances. Experience big commercial box of fice hits on the big screen again or for the first time such as Spike Lee films “Chi- Raq,” filmed in Chicago, a mod ern reimagining of the Greek comedy, “Lysistrata” in which a unique ploy is attempted to force rival gang members to work towards peaceful co-existence and “Malcolm X,” the powerful biopic of the man and the fight for civil rights that continues to this day.

Emmy Winner and BHFF Alum, Director Rita Coburn, ex plores the life & legacy of the gifted contralto, Marian An derson, known the world over for her moving performance during the 1939 Freedom Concert at the Lincoln Memorial and much more. Ms. Coburn reveals the woman behind the icon through rare archival footage and audio recordings from the Marian Anderson Estate. If you have questions, Ms. Coburn is scheduled to attend the November 6th screening.

In REWIND & PLAY, Director Alain Gomis reveals what hap pened off camera during an episode of the French television show “Jazz Portrait,” hosted by pianist Henri Renaud when, in 1969, Theolonious Monk performed in the 3,000 seat Salle Playel Concert Hall in Paris. This audacious piece of non-fic tion filmmaking shares the raw footage of what occurred off camera, moments not seen by the television audience, when Mr. Renaud and his producer demonstrate they are only interested in Monk entertaining the audience and have no desire to hear him speak about his experiences as a Black artist during a time of social and political unrest. Despite this overt discrimination and disrespect, Monk delivers a virtuoso performance remembered by all who attended including, I am certain, Monsieur Henri Renaud! REWIND & PLAY will be shown on November 12 & 20.

Celebrated actor, Sidney Poitier made his directorial debut 50 years ago with “Buck and The Preacher “(showing Nov. 9). Working with his best friend and partner in crime, Harry Belfonte, this film tells the story of a soldier, Buck (played by Sidney) turned trail guide helping emancipated slaves find new homes in the West following the Civil War along with

the rascally Preacher (played by Harry) as they fought each oth er while thwarting a gang of bounty hunt ers attempting to capture and return the newly freed slaves to servitude. Sidney and Harry talk about how this project came to be in the doc umentary SIDNEY (streaming now on Apple+ tv). “Buck And the Preacher,” has been restored in 4K Digital.

This years’ festival is both joyful and bittersweet because of the loss of one of its co-founders, film historian and critic, Sergio Mims on October 4, 2022.

“It’s a staggering loss,” said Rebecca Fons, programming director for the Film Center.

On Twitter, Turner Classic Movies posted: “We are saddened to hear of the passing of critic, journalist, and co-founder of the Black Harvest Film Festival, Sergio Mims. Mims joined us at TCMFF earlier this year to introduce two films starring the late Sidney Poitier. His knowledge and passion will be greatly missed.”

Along with helping to run the festival, Sergio hosted the ra dio program, “The Bad Mutha Film Show” on WHPK-FM and taught screenwriting courses at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center.

In Sergio’s honor, a foundation will be launched to aid Black screenwriters. A perfect living tribute to a man who simply loved movies.

To see the full schedule and purchase tickets, visit siskel filmcenter.org/blackharvest.