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What Does the Lightfoot Election Mean for Chicago’s Black Businesses?

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “While Mayor Lightfoot will be in control, she faces decades of racism, sexism and corruption ingrained in the city’s systems. She will need continued support to affect real change,” In Our Own Voice founder, president and CEO Marcela Howell said. “Those who joined together to elect Lightfoot must now band with her to address the systemic oppression that cripples Chicago and threatens Black communities.”

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April 9, 2019

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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent
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When Lori Lightfoot is sworn in next month as Chicago’s first Black woman and openly gay person mayor, her administration’s first term will commence with the support of at least one national organization while under the watchful eye of another.

The nonprofit, “In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda,” said it looks forward to Lightfoot’s leadership after her historic April 2 victory, but publishers from Chicago Area Black-owned newspapers said they’ll keep an open mind and a watchful eye.

“The jury is still out regarding business for our Black newspapers and our Black communities and, while we interviewed Lori Lightfoot and gave her coverage, she did not spend one cent in advertising with the Crusader,” said Dorothy Leavell, publisher of the Crusader Newspapers in Chicago and Gary and the national chairman of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, the trade association that represents more than 210 African American-owned newspapers and media companies around the country.

“We will hope to have the discussion of her message being resonated in the Black community through action and, in our interview, we stressed the importance of black business. She responded that she would work for every community, not just those communities where her base is,” Leavell said.

In Our Own Voice founder, president and CEO Marcela Howell said, Lightfoot has “her work cut out for her as she takes the helm of a city plagued by gun violence and racist police violence.”

Lighfoot’s election shows the impact of Black women voters, organizers and leaders and foretells the promise of the 2020 elections, Howell said.

“While Mayor Lightfoot will be in control, she faces decades of racism, sexism and corruption ingrained in the city’s systems. She will need continued support to affect real change,” Howell said. “Those who joined together to elect Lightfoot must now band with her to address the systemic oppression that cripples Chicago and threatens Black communities.”

Chicago Citizen Publisher Darrell Garth said the fabric of Chicago’s black and brown business hub has truly changed over the years but suggested that Lightfoot may want to pay attention to the Black Press.

“Although the inclusiveness of the Black Press in an era where false news seems to [monopolize] the minds of some people, we refuse to be silenced and continue to print truth,” Garth said.

“There wasn’t much talk during the campaign about more engagement in city government for the local Black Press, but I believe we must refuse to be counted out,” he said.

“What’s a democracy without a press and one that speaks the language of its people?”

Jayme Cain, the publisher of the Times Weekly in Joliet, Ill., called Lightfoot’s election a “rebuke of the Chicago Machine politics.

“She has no ties to anyone they say, so the hope is business and opportunity will be open to everyone now,” Cain said.

“I’m somewhat interested about how she will handle the crime issue with a background as a prosecutor,” Cain said.

Howell added that the election of Lightfoot is by no means the end of the road for Chicago voters – especially Black women voters.

“Now that Lightfoot has been elected, voters must be vigilant in supporting reforms and demanding innovative change. As Black women, we must be voters every day, engaged in the system and leading the way to equality for all,” Howell said.

Leavell added that there’s hope Lightfoot will solve many of the problems that confront the Black community including crime, business opportunities, educational disparities and other social ills.

“One of the issues that is a source of different opinion is a community benefits agreement as it relates to the Obama Presidential Center and Library,” Leavell said. “President Obama has not signed the agreement and continues to resist.”

“The [Obama] Center is located close to my community of Woodlawn and on the South side of Chicago and, I might add, on City park land. So, [like Obama,] she campaigned on change. We will have to wait to see what change looks like,” Leavell said.

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NFL: Week Two Recap | Jalen Hurts did not fold; Caleb Williams exits game with injury

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts found Darius Cooper with nine seconds left for the game winning touchdown as his team beat the Tennessee Titans 24-20 in Nashville. Hurts finished the day 26/37 for 264 yards. He threw for two touchdowns and two interceptions. Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 […]
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Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 yards. During the final drive Hurts went 6-8 with 61 passing yards and the touchdown. Titans defensive tackle — and team captain — Jeffery Simmons said this week that the way to defend Jalen Hurts is to make him “play quarterback.”

Hurts said to Simmons after today’s game: “You started that sh**. I had to finish it.”

Running back Saquon Barkley suffered a stinger in the first half but he ultimately finished the game. He had four carries and nine yards and one catch for eleven yards. He will get an MRI for his injury, but admitted to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network he was fine.

Caleb Williams leaves game against Vikings with apparent lower-body injury

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was helped off the field with a right leg injury with 7:42 remaining in the fourth quarter. Williams was down, writhing in pain after scrambling to his left. After departing the injury tent, Williams raised his right fist, acknowledging the crowd while expressing his frustration. Testing will commence on Monday to find out more details about his injury.

“We’ll know tomorrow,” Johnson admitted regarding Williams’ injury. “He’s in good spirits. He’s a team player.”

Williams finished the day with 138 passing yards and one interception.

“I’m actually happy it’s nothing with the knee — that was my first inclination,” Johnson said. “But, a hamstring could be pretty damaging as well. So, we’ll see. We’ll see how bad it is tomorrow and we’ll go from there.”

Bryce Young once again dominated the Falcons

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is 5-1 against the Atlanta Falcons and is undefeated at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Today, Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns as he led the Panthers to a 34-3 dismembering of the Atlanta Falcons. Georgia Tech alumnus Darren Waller caught two touchdowns and linebacker Devin Lloyd returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown.

Cooper Rush started his second straight game for the Falcons and it did not go well. The partisan crowd voiced their displeasure after Rush completed 10/17 passes for 86 yards and two interceptions. Jack Strand entered the game for Rush prompting cheers from the Falcons fans. The rookie threw a pick-six on his first career pass attempt. Strand was the first QB to accomplish that feat since Sam Darnold in 2018 and is the first Falcons player to do that since Brett Favre in 1991. Strand finished the day with 59 passing yards and 16 rushing yards.

According to reports, quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. is expected to make his season debut this Thursday at the Green Bay Packers. His return should help the Falcons. They are the first team since the 2008 Rams to not run any plays in the red zone after the first two games to open a season.

The bright spots for the Falcons today were the Spelman College Jaguarettes performing with the Falcons cheerleaders and Florida A&M’s marching band, The Marching 100, also performed during halftime!

Jayden Daniels gets carted off after apparent arm injury

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels appeared to injure his left elbow on the final play of the first half in his game against the Dallas Cowboys. During the play, Daniels got stepped on, braced himself for the fall, and his elbow bent the wrong way. Daniels draped a towel over his head as he exited the field on the cart.

He was later ruled out.

Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow to the same arm during week nine of last season against the Washington Commanders, which led to him being shut down for the remainder of the season.

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The Complete Negotiation Framework — Every Stage, Every Tactic, Every Win

Master the complete vehicle-purchase negotiation framework with Roosevelt Gist and Roosevelt. Learn every stage, tactic, and win!
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Negotiation framework stages, tactics, and winning strategies from AutoNetwork

Roosevelt Gist and Roosevelt deliver the complete vehicle-purchase negotiation framework in Episode 8 of The Color of Our Money Is Green. This episode covers the three foundations of every effective negotiation, the full seven-stage negotiation sequence with exact language for every stage, and five of the most common dealership tactics with the specific response each one requires.
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Experience ultimate comfort in the CX-90. Nappa leather, heated/ventilated seats, 8-way power adjustments, and memory settings for both front passengers. The heated steering wheel with memory tilt/telescope adds premium convenience.

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