1.  From:  raynard

....Subject: Black Americans more upbeat but fear worsening racism, poll finds

Black Americans more upbeat but fear worsening racism, poll finds

By Tim Craig,

Emily Guskin and Scott Clement

Source: washingtonpost.com

An overwhelming share of Black Americans think the U.S. economic system is stacked against them and a slim majority believe the problem of racism will worsen during their lives, according to a Washington Post-Ipsos poll that explored the attitudes of the country’s second-largest minority group.

The poll finds that Black adults worry they are marginalized and under threat by acts of hate and discrimination in their day-to-day lives. Most also say it is more dangerous to be a Black teenager now than when they were teens.

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2.  From:  Margaret Caples

....Subject: Weapon of Choice: Youth Activism Workshop for 18 to 26 Olds 

3.  From:  M.A.D.D. Rhythms

....Subject: Learn Tap

4.  From:  Gloria Peace

....Subject: Legends in Inner-Attainment

Greetings Family,

Today's offering is "Legends in Inner-attainment" an H3O Art of Life Show Featuring: Ancestors Kelan Phil Cohran and Oscar Brown, Jr.. Although "Brother Phil" acknowledged Oscar Brown Jr. as "one of the Progenitors of African Culture in this country,"

It is also true that "It takes one to know one" because the same legacy applies to Kelan Phil Cohran.

It is interesting that the "Juneteenth" celebration competes, for our attention, with "Father's Day"- especially since there are so many sides to the "Juneteenth" story. Our sides are told by our "Intellectual Warriors" such as Ancestor Dr. Lerone Bennett, Jr. in "Forced Into Glory" as well as by Kiarri T.-H.Cheatwood in its forerunner, "To Save the Blood of Black Babies," and "The Race: Matters Concerning Pan Afrikan History, Culture, and Genocide."

Cheatwood coined a term, "the Frederick Douglass syndrome," to describe the conundrum in which Ancestor Douglass found himself at the advent of "Juneteenth." He knew - but could not tell our people - that they had not been freed [by the Emancipation Proclamation], because they were too busy celebrating their so-called "freedom."

It is an old adage that "If you don't know what you're doing, you'd better ask somebody." We are recommending these resources (to paraphrase Ancestor Biggie Smalls)," "so if you don't know, now you [can]..."

You are invited to view the "Legends in Inner-Attainment" interview on Friday, June 16th@ 8:30 PM & Sunday, June 18th @ 3:30 PM on CANTV, Channel 19. The H3O Art of Life Show may also be viewed at any time by clicking on the link below:

https://youtu.be/ZPOlkJ9gi0o

As always, we welcome your comments and appreciate your support as you continue to share our content with more family and friends. Thank you.

Dr. Gloria Latimore-Peace,

Creator, The H3O Art of Life Blog

Host and Producer, The H3O Art of Life Show

Founder, Omni-U Virtual University

5.  From:  raynard

....Subject: Movies in the Parks

Enjoy a movie in the parks!

The big screen in your backyard, Movies in the Parks returns this summer, bringing Hollywood movies and local films to local parks for the twenty-first season. Join us in person at the parks for classics from the Golden Age of Hollywood and retro childhood favorites, to the best family-friendly box office favorites from recent years.

Park fieldhouses and restrooms may not be open during your movie. If you have concerns or questions about fieldhouse hours or restroom availability, please contact your local park supervisor before the movie. 

Movies in the Parks is a dog-friendly program, but each park has their own rules and restrictions for your canine companions. Call the park before you go if you have questions about bringing your pooch.

Check out the full lineup below, or in the MyChi Parks app, or in one of these formats: PDF, Excel, or Google Calendar. 

All movies begin at dusk. If you're unsure when dusk is, visit any weather site to see the time of dusk each day.  Call (312) 742-1134 for daily listings and weather-related cancellations.

6.  From:  twpress3@aol.com

....Subject: Pre-ALA Reception at Third World Press Foundation Headquarters

PRE-ALA SIGNIFICANT FIRSTS RECEPTION

Wednesday, June 21st from 1:00pm until 3:00pm

Please join Third World Press Foundation, the oldest independent Black publishing company in the world, for an afternoon reception of fellowship and friendship with librarians of hope and consciousness. As part of the afternoon celebration, we are awarding to Michelle T. Boone, Carla Hayden, Carol D. Lee and avery r. young, our Significant First Awards. Please come and help celebrate these four major literary contributors. Connect with friends and colleagues as we celebrate books, reading and literacy. As the primary publisher of the poetry of Gwendolyn Brooks, we will also celebrate her book, Blacks, which is this year's selection of Chicago's "One Book, One Chicago". Meet us for a pre- ALA reception on Wednesday, June 21st from 1:00pm until 3:00pm at the headquarters of Third World Press Foundation, 7822 South Dobson Avenue in Chicago, IL 60619. Please RSVP to let us know that you plan to participate by calling 773-651-0700 or emailing twpress3@aol.com

We are also pleased to acknowledge the first ever in the nation, the Illinois Anti-Book Banning legislation passed by Governor J.B. Pritzker on June 13, 2023.

7.  From:  raynard

....Subject: Chicago Small Business Expo

8.  From:  raynard

....Subject: First-in-the-nation law ties state funding to open access policies

First-in-the-nation law ties state funding to open access policies

By PETER HANCOCK

Source: capitolnewsillinois.com

 Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Monday that seeks to protect public and school libraries from pressure to ban, remove or restrict access to books based on “partisan or doctrinal disapproval.”

Speaking at the Harold Washington Library Center in downtown Chicago, Pritzker said there were 67 attempts in 2022 to have various books removed from library shelves in Illinois, including books about LGBTQ-plus youths, the Black experience and racism.

“The argument for banning books always begins with the claim that it's about protecting the children, and yes, of course, we all want to protect our children so they're reading age-appropriate material,” he said.



“But banning books from libraries isn't about that at all. Book bans are about censorship, marginalizing people, marginalizing ideas and facts. Regimes ban books, not democracies.”

House Bill 2789 declares it to be the policy of Illinois to “encourage and protect the freedom of libraries and library systems to acquire materials without external limitation and to be protected against attempts to ban, remove, or otherwise restrict access to books or other materials.”

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9.  From:  raynard

....Subject: Peek Inside The Obamas' $12M Waterfront Estate

Peek Inside The Obamas' $12M Waterfront Estate

Source: thedecorideas.com

The Obamas just dropped $12M on their new home on Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. The waterfront property sits on 29 acres of land, and it boasts 7 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, and an outdoor swimming pool. Let's take a closer look inside!

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10.  From:  raynard

......Subject: Cycling Legend Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor Should Get A Congressional Gold Medal,

......................U.S. Reps Propose



Cycling Legend Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor Should Get A Congressional Gold Medal,

U.S. Reps Propose

A congressional bill is the result of grassroots organizing from groups like the Bronzeville Trail Task Force, the Major Taylor Trail and the Major Taylor Cycling Club of Chicago.

by Jamie Nesbitt Golden

Source: blockclubchicago.com

 The country’s first competitive Black cyclist may be one step closer to receiving a posthumous honor.

South Side Rep. Jonathan Jackson and co-sponsors Reps. Robin Kelly and Danny K. Davis hope to shore up more bipartisan support for the ‘‘Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act,’’ a move to honor the famed athlete 91 years after his death.

The representatives were scheduled to introduce the bill into the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday.



The congressional medal has honored “actors, authors, entertainers, musicians, pioneers in aeronautics and space, explorers, lifesavers, notables in science and medicine, athletes, humanitarians, public servants and foreign recipients,” according to the U.S. House of Representatives website.

Its first honoree was President George Washington in 1776. The most recent were Emmett Till and Mamie-Till Mobley, who received the honor in the civil rights category in January.

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