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Generational Leaders BUSINESS BRIEF Facebook may be the world most popular
social network, but its employee ranks still look nothing like i
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BUSINESS BRIEF
Facebook may be the
world most popular social network, but its employee ranks still look nothing
like its users. Hispanics represents just 4% and Blacks are only 2% of
Facebook's work force - same as last year, even after they promised to do better
after Rev.
Jackson raised questions about their lack of
diversity.
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PUBLISHER'S PEACEThinking About How I
Got Here
The last few weeks have really made me take some inventory on my life
as a businessman. First, I did this interview with Profit Pathway
Podcast, hosted by Adam Farmer, and
his questions took me back to my beginning days when I struggled to make my
dreams come true. Today, I'm overflowing with love for my God because he has
blessed me more than I could have asked for.
On Father's
Day, I attended church services, and my pastor, Alvin Richards
brought all the fathers to the alter to reflect on their lives and give thanks
for fatherhood. This past Sunday, I decided to support Pastor Quentin M. Mumphery
as he gave one of his first sermons at his new make-shift church in South Shore,
called New Hope
Covenant. He was great, but this female singer sang two songs that
moved me to tears. One song's hook was like 'fill you up' and it hit home with
me.
The moving words, as well as her incredible voice - forced me to bury
my face in my hands as I gave thanks and more thanks to my God. He has served
me well. He has filled me up time and time again. He brought me through some
terrible ordeals during my beginning years when I was hustling and struggling to
survive the entrepreneur drought.
During my interview on Profit Pathway, I told
Adam the heartfelt story of how in the beginning years, it felt like I was
swimming in circles in the deep blue sea with sharks stalking my person. But for
some reason they refused to eat me. They did nip often at my skin, but never
fully attacked. I contributed not being devoured by the sharks - only to the
fact that they never smelled or saw blood. They never sensed me sweating, even
though I was soaked in frustration and disappointment.
I have the many scars to remind me of how horrific that experience
was for me. I know that only God could have
covered me - to ensure that I remained in one piece to travel this journey that
I'm on today. I use the words 'I'm built for this' to describe my mental,
physical, emotional and spiritual swag.
His goodness 'fills me up.' And in my hunger for survival during the
years of being immersed in darkness, swimming blindly in the treacherous sea of
evil, I can recall raising my head above water, which God would allow me
to do from time to time. This one and final gasp for air is when I finally saw
land. I knew then exactly what direction to focus my countless and never ending
strokes. Getting a glimpse of solid ground was like finding my purpose. And
that's how I got here! Peace and One
Love.
I Write to
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Kimberly Lightford
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POLITICAL PROFILESenator Lightfoot
Steps Up Big
Since the beginning of her political career, Senate Assistant
Majority Leader Kimberly A.
Lightford has been a vocal champion for her strongest passions:
promoting quality education, advocating for quality healthcare and providing
support for working families.
After becoming Senate assistant majority leader in 2009, and taking
over as Chairman as the Illinois Legislative Black
Caucus in 2014, Lightford enhanced her role as an advocate for education
reform. Her expertise positioned her as the top negotiator on the legislation
developed as a part of President Obama's
Race to the Top
program.
Lightford's leadership resulted in laws that put the best teachers in
classrooms. Lightford helped to re-enroll high school dropouts by establishing
the Illinois Hope and
Opportunity Pathways. Leader Lightford has actively served on the Senate Education
Committee for sixteen years as either a sitting member, Vice Chair or
Chairman. Lightford continues to fight for a higher minimum wage by passing
legislation out of the Senate chamber during Veto Session in 2014
that would gradually increase the wage from $8.25 to $11.00 per hour.
In 2005, and again in 2010, Leader Lightford passed laws to protect
working families from predatory lending practices when she passed sweeping
reforms to Illinois' Payday Loan industry. She has also sponsored a measure to
establish a Council on Responsible
Fatherhood, and laws allowing for expungement of criminal records. As the
youngest African-American woman ever elected to the Illinois Senate in 1998,
Lightford has emerged as a leading voice in Illinois on women's issues,
co-sponsoring the Equal
Pay Act.
Leader Lightford holds a bachelor's degree in Public Communications
from Western Illinois University and a Master of Public Administration degree
from the University of Illinois at Springfield. She is a member of Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority, Inc.
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Senator Lighford surrounded by her colleagues in
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During her early days as chairmen of Illinois Legislative Black
Caucus, she has fought for youth when drafting budgets. A recent study revealed
that summer youth employment initiatives supported by members of the Illinois Legislative Black
Caucus resulted in decreased levels of violent crime during summer
months.
"The summer months are primarily when we see a spike in crime across
the city. If we want to see continued reductions in crime and create a stronger
workforce, summer youth programs are where we can get our highest return on
investing in our youth," said Senator Lightford.
The Illinois
Legislative Black Caucus is also appalled by Governor Rauner’s $26
million in cuts to Human Services and Public Health grants, which provide vital
resources to the state's most vulnerable. The caucus collectively voted against
the fiscal year 2015 supplemental budget appropriations.
“The governor is slashing services that only a week ago, he agreed to
keep operational,” said Leader Lightford. “When you cut programs and services
like violence prevention, taxpayers end up spending more money on corrections
when preventive services were already put in place.”
Also, Gov. Rauner's veto of a $36.3 billion budget bill may force the
state into a government shutdown, which doesn't sit well with State Sen.
Lightford. "We cannot stand back and allow this to happen," said Lightford, who
fought back tears, after learning of the veto. "I don't give a damn how much
money he has. We have to fight this governor."
"Don't confuse my tears as a sign of weakness. I am mad as hell,"
Lightford added. She made the statements at an ILBC rally against
spending cuts proposed under Rauner's Turnaround
Agenda.
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Norman Bolden
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THE TRUTH SALUTES...Norman's Bistro
Correspondent: MG Media
Its been a long, long time for Norman Bolden and
his two block stretch of property, in which he has owned and operated for over a
decade now. First, there was Room 43; then came,
finally, the appetite of Norman's affection, Norman's Bistro.
There have been times when Mr. Bolden wanted to toss the dream aside and retire
in exclusion. He still may feel that way, the restaurant business is not an easy
establishment to maintain and manage. But thus far, he has remained committed to
providing quality service, great food and an atmosphere equal to any luxury or
upscale eatery in downtown Chicago, or anywhere for that matter.
Recognized by locals as one of the top restaurants in the Hyde Park
and Kenwood area, Normans Bistro offers an American Creole Cuisine with a
Brazilian Flair. Delicious food is a tradition for Chef Robert Blanchard.
His passion for food is apparent in his innovative menu, bright flavors and
fresh, high-quality and natural ingredients.
The dining room serves up to 85 guests, the outdoor patio features
comfort with elegant landscaping. The bar is fully stocked with premium spirits
and most export and impost beers. The Champagne is normally flowing because
there is always a celebration being had; either in the dining area or in the
relaxed party room, as the house DJ plays some of today's hottest
hits.
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Menu
items - Select signature sandwiches like Blue Burger, a 8oz
sirloin steak flame grilled to perfection topped with blue marble jack cheese,
roasted red pepper, and house barbecue sauce. The Great Duck Burger:
fresh ground Duck Sausage with a lite sage seasoning grilled in its own juice
and topped with a Greek cucumber sauce. Classic Wraps include Caribbean Rice & Bean
Wrap, Caesar Club Wrap and Chicken or Fish Grilled
Flatbread. All sandwiches come with your choice of fries or side
salad.
Norman's entrée selections are crowd favorites, like St Louis Spare Ribs, Bone In
Island Grilled Pork Chops, 16oz Island Grilled T-Bone Steak, Chicken and Lobster
Gumbo, Chicken Pasta Bowl, Roasted Cajun Catfish Plate, Smoked Cranberry Salmon,
Caribbean Flame Grilled Lamb, Flame Roasted Half Chicken, Old Fashion Salmon
Cakes and Tender Beef Calf
Liver, to name a few. Specialty sides like Red Beans & Rice,
Sauteed Spinach and Caribbean Smashed
Yams, tops off your entrée.
Homemade soups of the day: Seafood Chili, Chicken
Gumbo.
Caesar Salads can include lobster, salmon, catfish, tilapia
or grilled chicken. Conveniently located at 1001 East 43Rrd Street. Call ahead
for reservation at 773.966.5821. The
restaurant is open five days a week with dinner service starting at 3:00 pm.
Buffet brunch served, Sundays from 9 am - 4
pm.
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TBTNEWS UPDATE
Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued
a statement in response to today’s Supreme Court ruling that same-sex marriage
is legal in all 50 states.
“Generations
of LGBT Americans have been denied the benefits of equal marriage—publicly
shamed and forced to hide their love. Today, the Supreme Court affirmed that
LGBT Americans can marry equally under law and couples can now enjoy the same
right to marry the one that they love.
Regardless
of race, religion, gender, or region, LGBT Americans will have this right and
represent our deepest held American values of freedom and equality guaranteed
under the constitution. On this monumental day, we must remember those LGBT
couples who fought for this right. We must continue to fight for protections for
LGBT Americans, to ensure that they will not lose their jobs for who they are.
No American should live in fear because of their sexual orientation or gender
identity.”
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QUOTES OF THE WEEK
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’
recent remarks on the role of race in society reignited the nation’s discussion
of race and revealed some strong opinions. Race shouldn’t define our beliefs or
ideals. Here are three of Thomas’ quotes:
“To define
each of us by our race is nothing short of a denial of our humanity.”
“I don’t
believe in quotas. America was founded on a philosophy of individual rights, not
group rights.”
“The black
people I knew came from different places and backgrounds- social, economic, even
ethnic- yet the color of our skin was somehow supposed to make us identical in
spite of our differences. I didn’t buy it. Of course we had all experienced
racism in one way or another, but did that mean that we had to think
alike?”
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