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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

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our hundred years after the first Africans were kidnapped and brought to the United States and 135 years after the infamous Berlin Conference divided Africa into 55 separate countries, heads of state from the continent are on the verge of a historic free trade agreement.

The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) is an agreement between African Union (AU) member states with a stated goal of creating a single market followed by free movement and a single currency. It was first presented and signed at the AU Summit in Kigali, Rwanda in March 2018.

The accord seeks to progressively eliminate tariffs on intra-African trade, which prior to the agreement stood at an average of 6.1 percent

across the continent, as well as removing other trade barriers.

While the agreement does not formally establish an African Continental Free Trade Area, it will still function as an umbrella under which protocols and annexes will be added, according to Ventures Africa.

Once all documents are concluded and ratified, the Free Trade Area will formally exist.

Following the establishment of the AfCFTA in March 2018, Zambia was one of the African countries that didn’t sign the agreement despite signing its declaration. However, this week Zambia became the latest country to sign the agreement when Zambia’s President Edgar Chagwa Lungu signed the agreement in the presence of His Excellen-

cy Albert M. Muchanga, the African Union Commissioner for Trade and Industry, who then counter-signed on behalf of the African Union.

According to Ventures Africa, Zambia is prepared to begin the necessary processes to uphold the agreement and AfCFTA will be sent to Zambia’s institutional mechanism for ratification.

Speaking during a news conference at the 32nd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the AU in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, Muchan-

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“We have 12 African countries that have deposited the instrument of ratification at the AU. Before the end of the summit, we expect two more countries to ratify the agreement,” Muchanga said, according to The New Times of Rwanda.

“By March 21, 2019, the first anniversary of the launch of AfCFTA, we expect we

will fill the [minimum] quota of 21-member states needed for the free trade agreement to come into force,” Muchanga continued. “With the expected start of operations of AfCFTA in July, the AU expects member states to start to liberalize trade relations with each other, reduce trade tariff among African countries and come up with mechanism to monitor the application of non-tariff barriers by some member states.”

Egypt’s President Abdelfattah Elsisi said the agreement should be expedited.

“We need to strengthen our cooperation and scale up our efforts in order to expedite the AfCFTA agreement. We also need to strive that this economic agreement reaches tangible results for our people,” Elsisi said.

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Her Excellency, Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, the African Union Ambassador to the United States, appeared last month at the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s Mid-Winter Training Conference in Florida where she said African leaders were on the verge of a free trade agreement.

She said Africa was poised to become the world’s largest free trade area with the 55 countries merging into a single market of 1.2 billion people with a combined Gross Domestic Product of $2.5 trillion.

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Black Millennials Embrace the Struggle and Message of Rapper 21 Savage

By Black Millennial Voices: Malika Elmengad and Franklin Chavis

Tupac Shakur and DMX and

communities and schools that he

many other hip-hop artists have

grew up in are the examples of

had with the police are on point

the type of immigrant we want in

ecoming a well-known

and relevant to what 21 Savage

America.”

hip-hop rapper involves

is now enduring. Some news re-

When the New York Times

displaying creative ge-

ports have revealed that ICE of-

recently asked 21 Savage if he

nius and talent on the stage and in

ficials were trying to intimidate

felt a responsibility to speak up

recording studios. Unfortunately,

and force 21 Savage to give up

about his circumstances. He re-

B

for some young aspiring hip-hop

Morning America, police officials

his fight to remain in the U.S. Im-

sponded in a classic 21 Savage

artists, unjust confrontations with

in Southern Georgia’s Liberty

migration procedures could pos-

manner spitting truth to power:

law enforcement appear to be in-

County re-arrested 21 Savage and

sibly lead to both his unjust de-

“Yeah, I feel a responsibility. My

evitable. This is currently the case

charged him with “felony theft”

portation and a 10-year ban from

situation is important ’cause I

with the Grammy-nominated rap-

because he did not perform at a

reentering the country.

represent poor black Americans

per professionally known as 21

paid gig in Georgia 3 years ago.

But it is good to witness that

and I represent poor immigrant

The fact of the matter is that

21 Savage is keeping his faith

Americans. You gotta think about

Based now in Atlanta, Geor-

21 Savage actually turned himself

strong, hiring good experienced

all the millions of people that

gia, 21 Savage was born in Lon-

into the Liberty County Sherriff’s

defense lawyers, and that there is

ain’t 21 Savage that’s in 21 Sav-

don in the United Kingdom on

office and was immediately re-

a growing vocal and visible sup-

age shoes.”

October 22, 1992. The 26-year-

leased on another bail posting.

port for him now coming from

Thus, 21 Savage speaks for

old talented rapper’s name at birth

According to one of his attor-

hip-hop icons like Jay Z, Diddy

all of us across the nation who are

was Sheyaa Bin Abraham-Jo-

neys, Abby Taylor, “This is really

and Meek Mills.

young and fed up with the mass

seph. He immigrated legally to

a civil contract dispute. We are

Attorney Charles Kuck, one

incarcerations, intimidations, and

the United States as a minor back

optimistic that it will be resolved

of the other lawyers representing

racial oppression. His voice is

in 2005 with his family.

to the satisfaction of all of the

21 Savage, stated, “[21 Savage]

our voice. Hip-hop is not going

parties and dismissed.”

never hid his immigration status.”

anywhere. We embrace the cour-

Savage.

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Although 21 Savage has lived

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in the U.S. for the past 14 years,

From the perspective of mil-

Attorney Kuck also said that he

age and the creative genius of 21

U.S. Immigration and Customs

lions of Black American millen-

has a pending U visa application

Savage today and into the future.

Enforcement (ICE) is attempting

nials across the nation, the unjust

that could permit him to remain

Malika Elmengad and Frank-

to expedite his deportation back

ordeals that 21 Savage is facing

in the U.S. 21 Savage also has

lin Chavis are Co-Founders of

to the United Kingdom. Savage

are all symptomatic and represen-

two U.S. born children whom he

Black Millennial Voices, a na-

was detained but was able to post

tative of racism in the U.S. im-

supports, which could make him

tional and global advocacy group

bail from ICE last week.

migration system combined with

eligible to stay here and to contin-

of millennials who are now writ-

Yet, in the aftermath of being

long-standing cultural and racial

ue his growing career as a gifted

ing and reporting for the NNPA:

released from ICE detention and

profiling of hip-hop artists by the

artist and musician.

The Black Press of America.

appearing in a taped television

so-called criminal justice system.

Attorney Kuck concluded,

show interview on ABC’s Good

The constant run-ins that

“In fact, his contributions to local

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African Pop-up Festival- Feb 23

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● Harlem Shake (100 W. 124th St): Fri, 7-10pmOpen Mic with Live Musicians ● Mist Harlem (46 W. 116th St): Th starting at 8pm- Live Music; Fri, 10pm-2am- Live Jazz ● Lenox Sapphire (314 Lenox Ave): Th starting at 7-11pm- Live Jazz ● Chez Lucienne (308 Lenox Ave): Fri & Sat, 7-10pm- Live Blues ● Savanna Raes Harlem (2070 ACP Jr. Blvd): Fri, 9-11pm- : Live R&B and Soul ● Maison Harlem (341 Saint Nicholas Ave.): Sun 5-8pm, Live Jazz Vocalist Lady Leah ● Red Rooster (310 Malcolm X Blvd) Mon (Hip Hop); Tues (Live Blues); Thur-Sun (Live Jazz),starting at 7:30pm

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Feb 22 2:00-4:00pm Unsung Heroes A Black History Month event honoring William Hamer, Chairperson, Harlem Advocates for Seniors (HAS); Timothy Harrell – Outreach Coordinator, Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB); Carolyn McBain – Community Member, Delta Sigma Theta, NAACP; Juliette “Miami” Davis – Gardener, Convent Gardens; Ann Rocker – Environment Advocate, North River Community Envir. (NRCERB); Sylvia White – Chief of Staff, Harlem Hospital. Silicon Harlem, 2785 Frederick Douglass Blvd. RSVP to marshallandrey@nyassembly.gov or 212-2341430.

Feb 22 6:00-8:00pm FREE Paint Night Create your own masterpiece inspired by work from famous artist Kehinde Wiley using various art

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Feb 23 1:00- 8:00pm African Pop-Up Festival NYC Join us at the African Pop-Up Festival NYC! Come experience the sounds, sights, style and taste of Africa as you shop, eat, dance and mingle. Celebrate Black History/Heritage month featuring vendors across food, fashion, beauty, wellness, design, arts, crafts and more. MIST, 46 W. 116th St. Tickets start at $15.

Feb 23- March 8 “Freedom of Expression” Art Exhibit Featuring work from local artists Michael Escoffery, Fungcap, Carlo Thertus, Gina Sampson, Dudley Vaccianna, and Jacques Goode. Reception and musical performances on Feb 23 from 3-9pm and closing on March 8 at 7pm at 24 Lenox Ave. Art Exhibit at Home to Harlem, 246 Malcolm X Blvd. Hours are 11am to 6pm Mon-Fri. For more info contact Ernani Silva at 516-993-2136 or Minna Dunn at 516-4565487.

Feb 23 2:00-4:00pm Looking for Lorraine with Imani Perry Join author Imani Perry for a discussion and interactive workshop inspired by her book Looking for Lorraine: The Radiant and Radical Life of Lorraine Hansberry. In the book, Perry paints an empathetic portrait of an artist who lived in a communi-

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ty of thinkers working at the intersections of art and activism throughout NYC. NYPL George Bruce Library, 518 W. 125th St. FREE Feb 23 5:00- 8:00pm Jazz and Swing with the Harlem Swing Society Join us for a Black History Month special event to celebrate Harlem’s most famous dance genre with The Lindy Hop. We will start off with a dance lesson from 4-5pm and afterward, we’ll be swinging and hopping to some legendary Harlem Jazz greats and more.

Pelham Fritz Recreation Center in Marcus Garvey Park. FREE. RSVP LaSharn Cooper at (212) 477-2354 or lasharn.cooper@parks. nyc.gov.

Feb 23 at 8:00pm Kamasi Washington in Concert This concert features the incomparable artist, Kamasi Washington who is considered this generation’s torchbearer for progressive, improvisational music. Washington and his 10-piece band, The Next Step, take audiences on adventurous odysseys that cross musical genres from jazz, to hiphop, classical and R&B music. Apollo Theatre, 253 W 125th St. Tickets start at: $48.50 Feb 23 7:30- 9:00pm El Teatro Re-Opening Celebration with Eddie Palmieri El Museo del Barrio is pleased to celebrate the re-opening El Teatro (Heckscher Theater) with a special performance by salsa legend and El Barrio native, Eddie Palmieri. Known as one of the finest pianists of the past 60 years, Eddie Palmieri is a bandleader, arranger and composer of salsa

and Latin jazz. His playing skillfully fuses the rhythm of his Puerto Rican heritage with the complexity of his jazz influences.

El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Ave. Tickets start at $45.

Feb 25 5:30pm The Vera Moore Show Live Come to a live taping of the Vera Moore Show where Guest Dr. Jeff Gardere will talk about relationships, love, marriage and health (Alzheimer’s/ Dementia).

Melba’s, 300 W. 114th St. FREE.

Uptown Soul- Feb 25 Vera Moore Show Live- Feb 25

Feb 26 6:30pm Switchin’ LanesTech Edition Are you unfulfilled, uninspired or simply unhappy with your current job? Do you feel stuck or unsure of how to change careers and pursue your dreams? Switchin’ Lanes workshops are designed to outline steps that you can take for a successful career transition. This workshop focuses on the Tech industry. Harlem Dream Center, 205 W. 119th St. FREE. Feb 26 7:00-9:00 pm Desert Island

Discs with Regina Carter

Feb 25 7:00pm Uptown Soul A Black History Month Celebration featuring Music, Poetry and Exhibitions. Panels at 8pm: “Year of Return Ghana” featuring Catherine ‘Keymama’ Cudjoe and at 9pm: “Mr. Soul and the Legacy of Soul Music.” Imagenation’s Raw Space, 2031 ACP Blvd.

FREE.

Come see violinist Regina Carter, the first African-American to play the legendary 1743 Guarneri Del Gesu violin owned by Nicolo Paganini. Carter has done sessions with music icons like Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, and Dolly Parton.

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, 58 W 129th Street. Tickets range from $0 to $10.

Feb 26 6:30-9:00pm Films at Schomburg: ` African Film Festival presents “The Burial of Kojo” The Burial Of Kojo follows the tumultuous relationship between two brothers, Kojo and Kwabena. Kojo causes a car accident that tragically kills Kwabena’s bride on their wedding day.

Kwabena in turn, devises an elaborate plan to seek revenge 7 years later. When a man’s vengeful brother traps him in a mine shaft, his daughter embarks on a journey to rescue him. Schomburg Center, 515 Malcolm X Blvd. FREE.

Feb 26 8:30pm Trivia Night Come to Bar Thalia every Tuesday night and enjoy a bar quiz hosted

by Geeks Who Drink and Quizmaster Ant-Man! Prizes include bar tabs, free drinks, and more...Drink Special: $6 Beers! Bar Thalia, 2537 Broadway.

FREE. Feb 27 6:00-9:00 pm #GODBOXTALK | YEAR OF RETURN: PAN-AFRICAN INTERFAITH 400 YEARS DIALOGUE The God Box Foundation in collaboration with Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI) presents a talk between Pan African religious and spiritual leaders addressing the significance of the

year 2019, marking the 400 years of the first African slave being brought to America and also what the government of Ghana declares as the Year of Return for African Americans. Panelists will talk about what liberation should look like and whether Africa is the answer. CCCADI, 120 E 125th St. Students $15, general admission $20.

Feb 28 6:30pm Made in Harlem: Harlem School 1970 Direct Cinema style looks at the life of students and educators in 1970 in a Harlem elementary school, Community School 30 at the time, located at 128th street and Lexington. Currently the building is divided between a public school and a charter school.

Q&A with Phil Gries, and educators and students from the film. City College, Shepard Hall, 259 Convent Ave. FREE Feb 28 6:30- 8:30pm The Harlem Chamber Players’ Black History Month Celebration This event will feature two world premieres by the noted African American composer Adolphus Hailstork. Baritone Kenneth Overton, violinists Ashley Horne and Orlando Wells, violist Amadi Azikiwe, and cellist Seth Woods will perform works, including Hailstork’s “Nobody Know” (with text

by Herbert Martin), which commemorates the 400th anniversary of the importation of the first black slaves to America, and his Piano Quintet entitled “Detroit.” The concert will conclude with Dvořák’s String Quartet in F Major “American.”

Schomburg Center, 515 Malcolm X Blvd. FREE.

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Fred Watkins: A Lens into the Black Experience

By Serena Sanchez

Fred Watkins in front of a wall commemorating his photography

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Fred Watkins has worked as a professional photographer for over 25 years. For the duration of his career, Watkins has worked as a freelance photographer for famous publications such as Sports Illustrated, People magazine, ESPN and etc.

He’s even worked for TV networks and shows such as Fox News and ABC’s Good Morning America which he has been covering since 1984. Watkins was also a staff photographer for Ebony and Jet magazine for 20 years.

Watkins has described his style of photography

A photograph of Eartha Kitt taken

by Fred Watkins.

as “blurbing the subject and trying to capture them in their natural state as if he was a fly on the wall”.

In other words, Watkins would study his subjects and attempt to relax them by either conversing with them or engaging with them through their favorite hobby/interests in an attempt to ease their nervousness. Although, he may not like to admit it, Watkins has a significant portfolio of work with a large number of famous figures which is why he has earned his place in X Gallery’s exhibition.

Interview Highlights How does your work in photography comment on current social or political issues, especially, concerning the black experience?

Watkins: Being an African American photographer covering events that are not just African American but white American too, I could see how difficult it is for some of us as journalists to fit into the white stream of America. We have to grit our teeth and watch our backs when we cover some of these news events, especially me, covering a lot of events at the White House.

Are your familiar with the works of oth-

er black photographers (both past and present), if so, did they have an influence on your work and career? Who is your favorite?

Watkins: Well, my favorite photographer was Gordon Parks. I worked and watched him dry his prints in the Time-Life photo lab. He was my mentor and encouraged me on not putting my eggs into one basket because I always used to shoot pictures and try to sell them to People Magazine and if they didn’t buy it then the pictures would go in my drawer. The second was the first black Pulitzer Prize winner Moneta Sleet who was responsible for the picture of Coretta Scott King with the veil over her face at her husband’s [Martin Luther King Jr] funeral. He was the staff photographer for Ebony Magazine and I worked with him. I worked in the same office as him in New York. I was able to photograph him and Gordon Parks together and of course before their time, there was the great James Van Der Zee. What separates you from other notable

Fred Watkins, Lisa Dubois, Juanita Cole, June Truesdale and the staff that helped put this exhibition together.

the other presidents: the Bushes, the Clintons or the Obamas. There were great African American photographers who work

everything but none of them have been as close to the heads of states and celebrities that I have.

2019 Registration is now open for Harlem Little League’s

30th Anniversary Season Children must live or attend school within the area of 110th to 120th Streets from Frederick Douglass Boulevard to Fifth Avenue or 120th to 160th Streets river to river.

Fee:

$100 for girls softball, ages 9-11 $125 for co-ed baseball, ages 5-8 $150 for co-ed baseball, ages 9-16

Fee includes uniform, insurance and team equipment. *No child is denied admission because of inability to pay. Financial aid is provided.

Practices begin the first week of March 2019

Opening day is

April 6, 2019 For more information or to register visit

www.harlemlittleleague.org

Harlem Little League, founded in 1989, is an all-volunteer organization that offers baseball to children ages 5-16 and softball to ages 9-11. Our goal is to use baseball as a tool to help children learn the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage and respect for authority. As an officially chartered league of Little League Baseball, Incorporated, we follow its rules and regulations. Harlem Little League emphasizes children having fun while playing competitive baseball. We expect parents and guardians to support our goal by helping the League whenever possible.

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Gallery, 163 Malcolm X Blvd, is currently featuring a photo exhibition of the work of Washington D.C. photographer Fred Watkins in honor of Black History Month. Until March 28 you will find images depicting key moments in his career at the gallery. Watkins’ work has put him in rooms with some of the most powerful men including former Presidents Bill Clinton, George Bush Jr and Sr and currently Putin and President Trump. Watkins’ most memorable assignment was traveling to South Africa to photograph Nelson Mandela during his first tour of the U.S. after his release from prison.

A photograph of Gordon Parks taken by Fred Watkins.

black photographers?

Watkins: Not to pat myself on the back but I am the only living photographer that covers the New York celebrity scene. I have pictures of Micheal Jackson, Janet Jackson, J-Lo, Richard Pryor, George Burns, Elizabeth Taylor and so on. There was no black photographer alive that covered George Bush Sr when he was in office for 4 years. For Clinton, there were black photographers but they didn’t cover George W. Bush. Those photographers didn’t cover any of

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The Harlem Fashion Week 2019 Experience

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he Harlem Fashion Week (“HFW”) 2019 Experience took place on Saturday, February 16th, 2019 at the Museum of the City of New York located at 1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street. This season Brian Lamont is the official HFW Red Carpet Correspondent. HFW brought back their brand experience floor where companies have prepared activations and interactive experiences for the shows’ guests. Season 6 was a global experience with designers from India to the continent of Africa; HFW created a diverse, international presence in the heart of Harlem.

Ever since the days of the Harlem Renaissance, America discovered that Harlem has served as the epicenter of art, literature, music and fashion. In the 21st century, HFW seeks to introduce a new era of fashion culture

to the Harlem community inspired by its rich cultural heritage.

Media outlets partnered with HFW and had media stations to interact with guests, take pictures with designers and interview celebrities. Select Brands were provided with the opportunity to engage in a brand experience with the HFW audience. Guests had the opportunity to see, taste, smell and feel the products.

This new component to HFW created a unique encounter with brands, media and guests that was both innovative and electric.

Our paper received media access to the Honoree Soiree that began at 5:45 pm and the second runway show that began at 8:30 pm.

The Honoree Soiree celebrated legends, trailblazers and groundbreakers in black fashion. Welcome remarks were provided by HFW founders Tandra Birkett

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Kema’s Kreations model with designer Kema

BlacKkKlansman costume designer Marci Rodgers and emerging designer winner Jyu – Ri – Ri flanked by fashion models wearing Jyu’s creations

and her designer daughter Yvonne Jewnell. Invited guests mixed and mingled with beverages and some light refreshments including delicious chocolate treats by Harlem Chocolate Factory.

Tan Brown provided guests with a live musical performance before Tandra introduced award winning journalist and author Constance C.R. White, who served as the award presenter for the soiree.

This year’s honorees were Fashion Mom Daily blogger Claire Sulmers, community activist and youth development leader Rev. Dr. Deborah D. Jenkins, legendary custom fashion design and styling company Harlem Haberdashery, twin teenage sisters Zina and Shaleena Campbell, who created a non-profit

organization named The Harlem Dress Collective for prom dresses and accesso-

ries for girls in need and hiphop fashion designer Misa Hylton Brim. Misa Hylton

Brim was unable to attend due to the recent passing of her father. Small world,

Richard Cox- Director, Team Unity Inc., Tandra Birkett, Tony Rogers and Arjahn Cox- Richard’s daughter

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I attended college with her parents and remember Misa running around our dorm on weekends as a toddler; condolences to her family. Jeffrey Banks, a Coty Award winning fashion designer (worked at Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein) and author who is a major black fashion maker was also given an award.

The 8:30 pm runway show featured four (4) emerging designers: Jyu – Ri – Ri, Christina Thomas, Kema’s Kreations and Eeron Galore. Guest judges included Marci Rodgers, costume designer for The BlacKkKlansman and former cast member of America’s Next Top Model Ty-Ron Mayes. Jyu – Ri – Ri was voted the winning emerging designer this year.

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NAACP Celebrates 110th Anniversary of Freedom Fighting

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

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he National Association for the Advancement of Colored People – NAACP – was founded 110 years ago after a deadly race riot rocked the city of Springfield, Illinois. “Because of the riots in Springfield, that brought about serious conversations and meetings about starting an organization, a national organization, that would try to address racial issues,” said Nell Clay, Springfield and central Illinois African American History Museum president.

The Springfield race riots took place in August of 1908.

Today, the NAACP remains the foremost civil rights organization in the world with an overriding mission: equality for all.

“There were two African Americans in jail, one accused of rape and one accused of murder,” Clay said. “A mob came to the jail to do their own justice by lynching the individuals.”

Several lives were lost and property was destroyed during the race riot. But at the time, there had been race riots throughout the nation, according to the local Fox affiliate near Chicago.

So why did the Springfield race riots lead to the formation of the NAACP? “Because Springfield was the land of Lincoln – the individual that freed the slaves,” Clay said. “Maybe there was a thought that this was a great place for African Americans to live.”

Once the riots were over, discussions began for a necessary organization.

“People got together around the country, especially throughout Illinois, and said again enough is enough. You need to meet and form an organization that will deal with race in America because race riots were unacceptable,” said Teresa Haley, president of the Illinois NAACP chapter.

Several scholars officially founded the NAACP in New York on February 12, 1909.

Throughout its history, the NAACP has fought to meet the objectives of people of color and have kept to their main goals and principles including: To ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all citizens To achieve equality of rights and eliminate race prejudice among the citizens of the United States To remove all barriers of racial discrimination through democratic processes To seek enactment and enforcement of federal, state, and local laws securing civil rights To inform the public of the adverse effects of racial discrimination and to seek its elimination To educate persons as to their constitutional rights and to take all lawful action to secure the exercise thereof, and to take any other lawful action in furtherance of these objectives, consistent with the NAACP’s Articles of Incorporation and this Constitution.

During its 110th anniversary observance, the NAACP has recognized its

founders.

Founding member William Walling authored, “The Race War in the North,” an article detailing the Springfield race riot.

Founding member W.E.B. Du Bois served as the NAACP director of publicity and research from 1910-1934, and was a member of the board of directors, and founder and editor of “The Crisis Magazine,” which continues to serve as a source of news and information from an African American perspective.

In her years at the NAACP Rosa Parks worked specifically as a criminal justice and sexual assault investigator. In 1944 she lead the investigation into the rape of Recy Taylor.

Founding member Ida B. Wells was an investigative journalist and educator. A pioneer in the anti-lynching movement, Wells dedicated much of her life’s work to the cause and published extensive research on the psychological implications of lynching.

Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, the NAACP led the Black civil rights struggle in fighting injustices such as the denial of voting rights, racial violence, discrimination in employment, and segregated public facilities.

From 1920 to 1950, the NAACP focused on five major areas: anti-lynching legislation, voter participation, employment, due process under the law, and education, according to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. At yearly conventions in different cities around the country, it drew attention to regional needs and interests and encouraged nationwide participation.

Thurgood Marshall grew up in a nurturing African American community in segregated Baltimore.

After graduating from all-black Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, he enrolled in Howard University’s law school. In 1934, he began practicing law in his

hometown and immediately was drawn into the local civil rights movement.

In 1938, Marshall took over the leadership of the NAACP legal team from his mentor Charles Hamilton Houston.

A year later, he established the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund to carry out the organization’s legal campaign.

Marshall’s legal skills, his earthy wit, and easy manner made him an effective leader.

Soon after graduating from law school, Thurgood Marshall took the case of Donald Gaines Murray, an African American student seeking admission to the University of Maryland School of Law. This case went to the state Supreme Court and successfully challenged segregated education in Maryland.

Speaking at a ceremony to commemorate the recent anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education, which Marshall and the NAACP argued, legendary U.S. Rep. John Lewis said:

“Had there been no May 17, 1954 (the day the Supreme Court ruled in Brown V. Board of Education), I’m not sure there would have been a Little Rock. I’m not sure there would have been a Martin Luther King Jr., or Rosa Parks, had it not been for May 17, 1954. It created an environment for us to push, for us to pull,” Lewis said.

“We live in a different country, a better country, because of what happened here in 1954. And we must never forget it. We must tell the story again, over and over and over,” he said.

The NAACP’s role in the Civil Rights Movement was vital, said Maryland Democratic Congressman Elijah Cummings. “Today, the organization continues to fight for the freedom, justice, equality, educational, social, economic and political quality of all,” Cummings said.

“This vital work has created justice and opportunity for all of us today and for generations yet unborn.”

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I watched Taraji P. Henson take her place on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and culminated with Henson’s star added to the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame.

ton and Mary J. Blige, came out to

many things and brought sunshine

young women coming behind her

to my darkest days,” Blige said of

in mind, she said.

“We can’t drop the torch now

her close friend.

“Made me laugh till I cried on

ladies out there, anybody in the

Singleton directed Henson in

days when I just wanted to cry; a

industry; we also need our men,”

‘Look at me and see you,’” the

her breakout film – the 2001 com-

true angel. What an amazing wom-

she said. “That’s why I love men, I

48-year-old actress said. “I was

ing-of-age hood classic “Baby

an. You are the definition of a phe-

protect them because we need each

a single mom, raised by a single

Boy,” the 2005 crime drama “Four

nomenal woman.”

other. We can’t bash each other, we

mom and lived in the hood. …I

Brothers” and a 2015 episode of her

never focused on my circumstanc-

Fox hip-hop drama “Empire.”

es. I focused on my dream and

support and honor her.

have to reach across the table and

Director Adam Shankman and

help each other. …

producer Will Packer also paid

Singleton also was among the

tribute to Henson, who sported a

Henson is engaged to former

producers of “Hustle & Flow,” the

bright red mini dress, black san-

NFL cornerback Kelvin Hayden.

Henson dedicated her star to

2005 film set in Memphis. Henson

dals and matching cardigan for her

Her latest film, “What Men Want,”

her family as she fought back tears.

provided the vocals for the film’s

star’s unveiling.

opened in theatres February 8th.

Henson’s mother and 94-year-

Oscar-winning Three 6 Mafia track,

looked at God.”

“The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a journey through history and today my legacy will be forever etched in the history of Hollywood. I’ve worked so hard for this. It’s surreal,”

Her A-list friends, John Single-

brown babies all over the world,

“I want to say to all of the little

By Brianna A. Smith, Special to The New Tri-State Defender

because this is your legacy.”

old grandmother were in the au-

“It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp.”

“Taraji P. Henson is a power-

“Everything I do is for the

ful woman and a powerful actress.

positive, forward movement of humanity,” she said. “That’s how

dience. She reflected on her early

Audiences do indeed “see

She is an entertainer that fans can-

career in Hollywood, noting that

themselves” in Henson, he told the

not take their eyes off of due to

she arrived in Los Angeles in the

crowd.

her great acting ability,” said Ana

The Howard University alum

thing for granted. Every role I take on is just as special as the last one.”

and, of course, “Empire.”

powerful art is. I don’t take any-

Blige appeared with Henson in

Martinez, producer of the Walk

has won numerous awards, in-

the 2009 Tyler Perry-directed ro-

of Fame Ana Martinez. “We wel-

cluding from the Golden Globes,

There now are 2,655 stars on

Taraji P. Henson fights for

mantic musical comedy-drama “I

come her bright star on our Walk

Screen Actors Guild, the Broad-

the Hollywood Walk of Fame. I

roles that will break through glass

Can Do Bad All by Myself.” She

of Fame.”

cast Film Critics Association (Crit-

thoroughly enjoyed witnessing my

ceilings and does so with the

also sang on the 2015 Fox special

Henson’s stellar list of movie

ics’ Choice), BET and the NAACP

favorite actress receive hers.

was on hand Monday, Jan-

young women coming behind her

“Taraji and Terrence’s White Hot

and TV roles include “Hidden Fig-

uary 28th, for the 11:30 a.m.

in mind, she said.

Holidays.”

said Taraji P. Henson.

I

early 1990s with $700 and her son on her hip.

(Image Awards).

ures,” “Baby Boy,” “Ralph Breaks

Now 48, Henson fights for

ceremony that unfolded in

Turning to her grandmother,

“She has been there for me,

the Internet,” “The Curious Case

roles that will break through glass

the 6200 block of Sunset Blvd.

she said, “I hope you are so proud

she has brought me through so

of Benjamin Button,” “Acrimony”

ceilings and does so with the

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33 Broadway Shows Employ Black Actors—WOW!

By Linda M. Armstrong

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his Black History Month the Harlem Community Newspapers, Inc, is celebrating Blacks on Broadway. 2019 marks the 21st year I am writing Blacks on Broadway for Harlem News.

It is a time to celebrate all the years of doing this story and acknowledging the work and accomplishments of Black artists in Broadway shows. I am thrilled this year to announce that 2019 will mark something incredible, 33 Broadway productions that employ or will employ more than 200 Black actors. Those include 27 musicals (including 4 musical comedies) and 6 plays. To see our people on a Broadway stage is something that I can’t truly describe. It is exhilarating, it’s a matter of pride, it’s uplifting.

Okay, so maybe I could describe it somewhat.

February 28 is going to get this year off to an amazing start as it will be the first performance of a brand-new musical, “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life And Times Of The Temptations,” playing at the Imperial Theatre at 249 W 45th St. The musical will feature a book by African American playwright Dominique Morisseau, music and lyrics from Motown and will be based on the book entitled “The Temptations”

by Otis Williams. It will feature choreography by Sergio Trujillo and direction by Des McAnuff. The musical will star Derrick Baskin as Otis Williams; James Harkness as Paul Williams; Jawan M. Jackson as Melvin Franklin; Jeremy Pope as Eddie Kendricks and Ephraim Sykes as David Ruffin. Ensemble members will include: Esther Antoine; Caliaf Saint Aubyn; Shaun Bowers, E. Clayton Cornelius; Taylor Symone Jackson; Marcus Paul James; Jahi Kearse;

Jarvis B. Manning Jr.; Jelani Remy; Rashidia Scott; Nasia Thomas; Christian Thompson; Curtis Wiley and Candice Marie Woods.

“Aladdin” playing at the New Amsterdam Theatre at B’way & 42nd St. is Disney’s movie story come to life and shares the story of Aladdin, a poor boy, falling in love with Princess Jasmine. The musical features JC Montgomery as the Sultan; Jaz Sealey as Prince Abdullah/Ensemble; Jamie Kasey Patterson as the Henchmen/Ensemble; Kathryn Allison as Attendant/Fortune Teller/Ensemble.

Ensemble members also include: Amber Owens; April Holloway; Joshua Drake; Keely Beime; Malik Akil; Paige Williams; Stanley Martin; Tiffany Evariste; Trent Saunders; and Tyler Roberts.

Ariel Reid and Damian Chambers are swings.

“Anastasia” playing at the Broadhurst Theatre at 235 W 44th St., has an enchanting book

by Terrance McNally, stunning music and lyrics by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens and brilliant direction by Darko Tresnjak. This breathtaking musical has James A. Pierce III as Ensemble/Von Rothbart.

“Be More Chill” playing at the Lyceum Theatre at 149 W 45th St. has a book by Joe Tracz, music and lyrics by Joe Iconis and direction by Stephen Brackett. It tells a story of an average teen who wants to be cool, but can one find popularity in a pill? The musical features Tiffany Mann as Jenna Rolan; and Britton Smith as Jake Dillinger. It recently began performances on Feb. 13.

“Beautiful” playing at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre at 124 W 43rd St. delivers an unforgettable story on the real-life career of song writer Carole King. It has a book by Douglas McGrath, words and music by Gerry Goffin, Carole

King, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, with choreography

by Josh Prince and direction

by Marc Bruni. This musical is a “beautiful”-- don’t mind the pun-- avenue for African American actors as it features them performing multiply roles with ease. Gabrielle Elisabeth plays Ensemble/Shirelle/Little Eva; Alex Hairston plays Ensemble/Shirelle/Janelle; Housso Semon plays Ensemble/Lucille/Shirelle; Salisha Thomas plays Ensemble/Lucille/Shirelle; Yasmeen Sulieman plays Ensemble/Shirelle; Douglas Lyons plays Ensemble/Drifter/ stage manager; Jay McKenzie plays Ensemble/Drifter; and Josh Dawson plays Ensemble/Drifter. Swings are Tynia Brandon and Melvin Tunstall.

“Beetlejuice”, a new musical will begin performances on March 28 at the Winter Garden Theatre at 1634 Broadway. The musical, based on the movie of the same name, will feature a book by Anthony King and Scott Brown, music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect; direction by Alex Timbers and choreography by Connor Gallagher. The musical will tell the story of Lydia Deetz, a teenager who asks a ghost to help her scare her parents out of their new home. Ensemble members will include: Devin L. Roberts; Johnny Brantley III and Ramone Owens.

“The Book of Mormon” playing at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre at 230 W 49th St.was created by Matt Stone and Trey Parker, choreography is

by Casey Nicholaw, who is also co-director, along with Parker. This musical deals with the Mormon faith. Derrick Williams plays the General; Sterling Jarvis plays Mafala Hatimbi and Kim Exum plays Nabulungi. Ensemble members include: Tallia Brinson; Donell James Foreman; Darius Nichols; John Eric Parker;

Destinee Rea; Arbender Robinson; and Maia Nkenge Wilson. In the role of performer are: Randy Aaron; Tyson Jennette; Keziah John-Paul and Jevares Myrick.

“The Cher Show” playing at the Neil Simon Theatre at 250 W 52nd St. is a marvelous musical that takes you through the six decades career of Cher. You learn of her life, loves, tragedies, educational deficiencies and get to hear the signature songs that she and husband Sonny Bono made famous. The music has a book by Rick Elice, music supervision, orchestrations and arrangement by Daryl Waters, choreography by Christopher Gattelli and direction by Jason Moore. It is really a fun time at the theatre. The cast includes Marijan Abney as Ensemble/ Colleen; Taurean Everett as Ensemble/Bob Mackie’s Assistant; Blaine Alden Krauss as Ensemble/Dave Clark Five, Steve the Scribe; and Tiana Okoye as Ensemble/Studio singer/Cherelle.

“Chicago” playing at the Ambassador Theatre at 219 W 49th St. is a great musical to experience about the women of murderess row. It features phenomenal music, book and lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb, Bob Fosse co-authored it,

was an original director and choreographer and there is choreography by Ann Reinking, plus direction by Walter Bobbie. Natasha Yvette Williams stars as Matron Mama Morton; Sharon Moore plays June; Jermaine R. Rembert plays Martin Harrison and Naomi C. Walley plays Liz. “Choir Boy” playing at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre at 261 W 47th St. only through Mar. 10, is the powerful Broadway debut of African American playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney. It tells the story of Pharus, a gay young man at an all-Black male prep school and what he has to endure. It is an incredible story to experience. Jonathan Burke plays Pharus Jonathan Young; John Clay III plays Anthony James; J. Quinton Johnson plays Bobby Marrow; Nicholas L. Ashe plays Junior Davis, Caleb Eberhardt plays David Heard and Chuck Cooper plays Headmaster Marrow. Ensemble members include: Daniel Bellomy; Gerald Caesar, and Marcus Gladney.

“Come From Away” playing at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre at 236 W 45th St. is a musical about when the community of Gander, Newfoundland hosted passengers from 38 planes that were diverted to

their air strip due to the attack on 9/11. It has a book, music and lyrics by David Kein and Irene Sankoff. There is choreography by Kelly Devine and direction by Christopher Ashley. De’Lon Grant plays as Bob and others and Q. Smith plays Hannah O’Rourke and Others.

“Dear Evan Hansen” playing at the Music Box Theatre at 239 W 45th St. has a book by Steven Levenson, music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, choreography

by Danny Mefford and direction by Michael Greif. It is about Evan Hansen, a letter, a lie and a chance to live the life he’s always wanted. Featured actors include Sky Lakota-Lynch, making his Broadway debut as Jared Kleinman and Phoenix Best playing Alana Beck.

“Frankie And Johnny In The Clair De Lune” is set to open in May, at a theatre to be announced. It is a play that will have a book by Terrence McNally and it will star Audra McDonald in the title role of Frankie.

“Frozen” playing at the St. James Theatre at 246 W 44th St. is the Disney musical based on the beloved movie. It stars Noah J. Ricketts as Kristoff and features Nicholas Ward as

BLACKS ON BROADWAY tures Denee Benton as Eliza Hamilton; Daniel Breaker as Aaron Burr; James Monroe Iglehart in the duel roles of Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson; and Carvens Lissaint as George Washington. Ensemble includes: Willie Smith III; Sasha Hollinger and Sean Green Jr. with Antuan Magic Raimone as swing.

“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” (Part 1 and Part 2) playing at the Lyric Theatre at 214 W 43rd St. is based on an original new story

by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany. Thorne created the new play, and Tiffany is the director. This play is done in two separate 4-hour parts, but it doesn’t feel long and you sit in the same seats for each presentation. You can either see the show on the course of two days or do a double-header, seeing it on Wednesday or Saturday, when you can see two shows. It’s an experience you will never forget! It stars Noma Dumezweni as Hermoine Granger, and Susan Heyward as Rose Granger-Weasley. Ensemble members include: Shirine Babb; James Brown III; Adeola Role; Malika Samuel; and Alanna Saunders.

“Hillary and Clinton” will play at the John Golden

Theatre at 252 W 45th St. beginning on March 16. The play is written by Lucas Hnath and will have direction by Joe Montello. It will look at the politics of marriage among other issues. Peter Francis James will play Barack Obama.

“King Kong” playing at the Broadway Theatre at 1681 Broadway is a musical written

by Jack Thorne, with a score composed and produced by Marius De Vries, songs by Eddie Perfect and directed and choreographed by Drew McOkie. Christiani Pitts plays the lead role of Ann Darrow, Rhaanell Burke plays Missouri; ensemble members include: Brittany Marcell Monachino; Jaquez Andre Sims; Kayla Davion; Leroy Church; Nick Rashad Burroughs and King’s Company members include: Gabriel Hyman; Jovan Dansberry and Khadija Tariyan.

“Kinky Boots” playing at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre at 302 W 45th St. has a book by Harvey Fierstein, music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, and direction and choreography

by Jerry Mitchell. It has a shoe company trying to reinvent itself, some tall red high heel boots and a drag queen. It stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as the crossdressing Lola and Courtney Phillips as Young Lola.

“Kiss Me Kate” playing at Studio 54 at 254 W 54th St. since February 14, is a musical comedy with a book by Sam and Beela Spewack, music and lyrics by Cole Porter, choreography by Warren Carlyle and direction by Scott Ellis. I am so looking forward to seeing this musical. This musical has romance, backstage passion and mixes these with Shakespeare, what else could one ask for?

The musical features Corbin Bleu as Lucentio/Bill Calhoun; Terence Archie as Harrison Howell; Mel Johnson Jr. as Harry Trevor/Baptista, Lance Coadie Williams as Gangster/ Second Man; James T. Lane as Paul; and Adrienne Walker as Hattie. Ensemble members include: Phillip Attmore; Darius Barnes; Derrick Cobey; Jesmille Darouze and Sherisse Springer.

“Mean Girls” playing at the August Wilson Theatre at 245 W 52nd St. is also a musical comedy and is a lot of fun. The musical has a book by Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond, lyrics by Nell Benjamin and direction and choreography by Casey Nicholaw. Ensemble members include: De Marius Copes; Curtis Holland; Brittany Nicholas; Kamille Upshaw and Bria Jene Williams.

“Moulin Rouge” will play at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre at 302 W 45th St. beginning June 28. It will be a musical with a book by John Logan, choreography by Sonya Taylor and direction by Alex Timbers. As Bohemians and Aristocrat mingle, this musical promises to be a celebration of truth, beauty, freedom and love. It will star former “Fela” star Sahr Ngaujah as Lautrec. Jacqueline B. Arnold will play La Chocolat/Ensemble; Holly James as Arabia/Ensemble; and ensemble members: Olutayo Bosede; Sam J. Cahn; Kevyn Morrow; Khori Michelle Petinaud; Bahiyah Hibah and Jennifer Florentino as swing.

“My Fair Lady” playing at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre at 150 W 65th St. is a musical that will make you laugh, smile, charm you and warm your soul. The production is elegant and musical perfection. It has a delightful book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and engaging music by Frederick Loewe, with choreography

by Christopher Gattelli and brilliant direction by Barlett Sher. This timeless classic features Christian Dante White as Freddy Eynsford-Hill and he is a pure delight. His voice is superb, his mannerism in the role unforgettable. What I ap-

preciate about this musical is that the Blacks that are in the ensemble each get their own moments to shine and shine they do as they get spotlighted in songs. They include some extremely talented people— Christopher Faison; Lance Roberts; Michael Williams, Sasha Hutchings and Joanna Rhinehart. You will never see a musical with such gorgeous costumes!

“Network” playing at the Belasco Theatre at 111 W 44th St. was adapted by Lee Hall and is based on the Paddy Chayefsky film of the same name. It is an unbelievable experience as you sit and see what goes on behind the scenes at a news show.

Director Ivo Van Hove does an incredible job showing the complex happenings and the importance of rating and the power of television in people’s lives. Black actors featured in this play delivery spot-on performances and include Joshua Boone as Frank Hackett; Ron Canada as Edward Ruddy; Gina Daniels as the Technician and Julian Elijah Martinez as Harry Hunter.

“Pretty Woman” playing at the Nederlander Theatre at 208 W 41st St. has music

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King Agnarr/Ensemble. Donald Jones Jr. plays ensemble and swing is done by Travis Patton and Ashley Blanchet.

“Hadestown” will play at the Walter Kerr Theatre at 219 W 48th St., with previews beginning Mar. 22. The musical has Anais Mitchell as the solo author who wrote the music, lyrics and book. There will be direction by Rachel Chavkin and choreography by David Neumann. It tells the mythical story of Orpheus trying to overcome Hades and get back to his love. It will bring a Broadway legend back to the stage and that is the one and only Andre De Shields, who will play Hermes. It will also feature Amber Gray as Persephone; and Eva Noblezada as Eurydice. Jewellle Blackman will play Fate. Workers will include: Afra Hines; Ahmad Simmons; and Kimberly Marable. Swings will be Khaila Wicoxon and Malcolm Armwood.

“Hamilton” playing at the Richard Rodgers Theatre at 226 W 46th St. is an amazing musical that focuses on the life of Alexander Hamilton. It has a book, music and lyrics

by Lin-Manuel Miranda, energized choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and direction

by Thomas Kail. The cast fea-

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Caliaf Saint Aubyn

James Harkness

Christian Thompson

Jarvis B. Manning Jr.

Curtis Wiley

Derrick Baskin

Jawan M. Jackson

Jelani Remy

E. Clayton Cornelius

Jeremy Pope

Ephraim Sykes

Esther Antoine

Marcus Paul James

Nasia Thomas

"Aladdin"

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Candice Marie Woods

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James A. Pierce III

Malik Akil

April Holloway

Paige Williams

Ariel Reid

Stanley Martin

Jamie Kasey Patterson

Tiffany Evariste

Britton Smith

Tiffany Mann

Alex Hairston

Douglas Lyons

Gabrielle Elisabeth

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Jay McKenzie

Josh Dawson

Jaz Sealey

Trent Saunders

Melvin Tunstall

Salisha Thomas

Tynia Brandon

Michael Stiggers

Housso Semon

“Beetlejuice”

Tyler Roberts

Keely Beime

Amber Owens

"Beautiful"

Joshua Drake

“Be More Chill”

JC Montgomery

Shaun Bowers

“Anastasia”

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Rashidia Scott

Yasmin Sulieman

Devin L. Roberts

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Keziah John-Paul

Arbender Robinson

Kim Exum

Darius Nichols

Derrick Williams

Maia Nkenge Wilson

Randy Aaron

Destinee Rea

Donell James Foreman

Sterling Jarvis

Tallia Brinson

Jevares Myrick

Tyson Jennette

"Chicago"

"The Cher Show"

John Eric Parker

Ramone Owens

Marijan Abney

Taurean Everett

Tiana Okoye

Jermaine R. Rembert

Naomi C. Walley

Natasha Yvette Williams

Sharon Moore

Choir Boy”

Blaine Alden Krauss

Nicholas L. Ashe

De’lon Grant

Q. Smith

Phoenix Best

Jeremy Pope

Sky Lakota-Lynch

John Clay III

"Frozen"

Jonathan Burke

Audra McDonald

Ashley Blanchet

“Hadestown”

Marcus Gladney

J. Quinton Johnson

“Frankie And Johnny In The Clair De Lune”

Gerald Caesar

“Come From Away”

Daniel Bellomy

"Dear Evan Hansen"

Chuck Cooper

Donald Jones Jr.

Nicholas Ward

Noah J. Ricketts

Travis Patton

Afra Hines

Ahmad Simmons

Amber Gray

Andre De Shields

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Chiwetel Ejiofor

Malika Samuel

Terrance Spencer

Noma Dumezweni

Jaquez Andre Sims

Jovan Dansberry

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Carvens Lissaint

Wallace Smith

Shirine Babb

Willie Smith III

Susan Heyward

Kayla Davion

Adrienne Walker

Corbin Bleu

Daniel Breaker

Zelig Williams

Denee Benton

Adeola Role

Peter Francis James

Khadija Tariyan

Leroy Church

Darius Barnes

Derrick Cobey

Brittany Marcell Monachino

Nick Rashad Burroughs

James T. Lane

"Mean Girls"

Rhaanell Burke

James Brown III

"Kinky Boots"

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Alanna Saunders

Malcolm Armwood

“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”

James Monroe Iglehart

Kimberly Marable

"King Kong"

Khaila Wicoxon

“Hillary and Clinton”

Jewelle Blackman

“Kiss Me Kate”

Eva Noblezada

Lance Coadie Williams

Mel Johnson Jr.

Phillip Attmore

Sherisse Springer

Terence Archie

Bria Jene Williams

Brittany Nicholas

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Olutayo Bosede

Michael Williams

Sasha Hutchings

Sahr Ngaujah

Bahiyah Hibah

Sam J. Cahn

Holly James

Jacqueline B. Arnold

Christian Dante White

Chinua Baraka Payne

Kyle Lamar Mitchell

Chondra L. Profit

L. Steven Taylor

Kingsley Leggs

Laura Lim Jackson

Elisah Bowman

India Bolds

Lamar Baylor

Lawrence Alexander

Julian Elijah Martinez

Robby Clater

Jamal Lee Harris

Lisa Lewis

Ron Canada

"The Lion King"

Ezra Knight

Joshua Boone

Andre Jackson

Jaysin McCollum

Michael Alexander Henry

Alan Wiggins

Brian C. Binions

Jesus Del Orden

Nteliseng Nkhela

Kevyn Morrow

Lance Roberts

Allison Blackwell

Cameron Amandus

Joel Kari

Ray Mercer

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Darius Wright

Gina Daniels

Jennifer Florentino

Joanna Rhinehart

Christopher Faison

“Network”

Khori Michelle Petinaud

Kamille Upshaw

"Pretty Woman"

De Marius Copes

“My Fair Lady”

Curtis Holland

“Moulin Rouge”

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Wayne Mackins

Zurin Villanueva

“The Prom”

Janinah Burnett

Raymond Pinto

Fernell Hogan

Michael Potts

“Tootsie”

Tryphena Wade

Doron JePaul Mitchell

Gbenga Akinnagbe

Latanya Richardson

Shona Tucker

Anthony Wayne

"Waitress"

Sheldon Henry

Syndee Winters

“To Kill A Mockingbird”

Sharron Lynn

"The Phantom of the Opera"

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Lilli Cooper

Anastacia McCleskey

Shina Ann Morris

Arica Jackson

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Tyrone Davis Jr.

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Blacks on Broadway 2019 Theatre Listing “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations” Imperial Theatre 249 W 45th St. (previews begin Feb. 28th) “Aladdin” New Amsterdam Theatre B’way & 42nd St. “Anastasia” Broadhurst Theatre 235 W 44th St. “Be More Chill” Lyceum Theatre 149 W 45th St. “Beautiful” Stephen Sondheim Theatre 124 W 43rd St.

“Beetlejuice” Winter Garden Theatre 1634 Broadway (previews begin Mar. 28th) “The Book of Mormon” Eugene O’Neill Theatre 230 W 49th St.

“Come From Away” Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre 236 W 45th St. “Dear Evan Hansen” Music Box Theatre 239 W 45th St.

“The Cher Show” Neil Simon Theatre 250 W 52nd St.

“Frankie And Johnny In The Clair De Lune” Theatre to be announced Set for May

“Chicago” Ambassador Theatre 219 W 49th St.

“Frozen” St. James Theatre 246 W 44th St.

“Choir Boy” Samuel J. Friedman Theatre 261 W 47th St. (thru Mar. 10th)

“Hadestown” Walter Kerr Theatre 219 W 48th St. (previews begin Mar. 22nd)

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“Hamilton” Richard Rodgers Theatre 226 W 46th St.

“Mean Girls” August Wilson Theatre 245 W 52nd St.

“The Phantom of the Opera” Majestic Theatre 247 W 44th St.

“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” Lyric Theatre 214 W 43rd St.

“Moulin Rouge” Al Hirschfeld Theatre 302 W 45th St. (previews begin June 28)

“The Prom” Longacre Theatre 220 W 48th St.

“Hillary and Clinton” John Golden Theatre 252 W 45th St.

“My Fair Lady” Vivian Beaumont Theatre 150 W 65th St.

“To Kill A Mockingbird” Shubert Theatre 225 W 44th St.

“King Kong” Broadway Theatre 1681 Broadway

“Network” Belasco Theatre 111 W 44th St.

“Kinky Boots” Al Hirschfeld Theatre 302 W 45th St.

“Pretty Woman” Nederlander Theatre 208 W 41st St.

“Tootsie” Marquis Theatre 210 W 46th St.

“Kiss Me Kate” Studio 54 254 W 54th St.

“The Lion King” Minskoff Theatre Broadway and 45th St.

“Waitress” Brooks Atkinson Theatre 256 W 47th St. “Wicked” Gershwin Theatre 222 W 51st. St.

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the housekeeper of Atticus Finch and her character has a much more pivotal role than it did in the original story and she handles it with ease. She is a delight to watch. Ensemble members include: Doron JePaul Mitchell and Shona Tucker.

“Tootsie,” a musical comedy, will play at the Marquis theatre at 210 W 46th St. beginning March 29. Based on the Columbia picture of the same name, it will have a book by Robert Horn, music and lyrics by David Yazbek, choreography by Denis Jones and direction by Scott Ellis. Lilli Cooper will play Julie Nichols.

Ensemble members will include: Britney Coleman, Shina Ann Morris, Diana Vaden and Anthony Wayne.

“Waitress” playing at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre at 256 W 47th St. is a musical based on the movie of the same name and tells the story of a waitress in an unhappy marriage, pregnant and looking for a happy ending. It has a book by Jessie Nelson, music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, choreography

by Lorin Latarro and direction Diane Paulus. Charity Angel Dawson plays the fea-

tured role of Becky. Ensemble members include: Jessie Hooker-Bailey; Tyrone Davis Jr.; Law Terrell Dunford; and Anastacia McCleskey with Arica Jackson as swing.

“Wicked” playing at the Gershwin Theatre at 222 W

51st. St. is a musical that will have you looking at the story of “The Wizard of Oz” in a completely different way. It gives you the background of the Wicked Witch and Glenda, the Good. It has splendid music and lyrics by Stephen

Schwartz, a book by Winnie Holzman, and direction by Joe Mantello. Ensemble members include: Ioana Alfonso; Teneise Mitchell Ellis and Brittney Johnson.

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and lyrics by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, a book by Garry Marshall and J. F. Lawton, along with direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell. Kingsley Leggs and Ezra Knight alternate in the role of James Morse. Ensemble members include: Alan Wiggins; Darius Wright; Allison Blackwell, Robby Clater and Laura Lim Jackson.

“The Lion King” playing at the Minskoff Theatre at Broadway and 45th St. is a Disney musical that is beloved and brings the movie version of the same name, to glorious life with lifestyle puppets, a captivating storyline, powerful, meaningful songs and it will light your soul and inspire your heart.

With a book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi, the musical has music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice, additional music and lyrics by Lebo M., choreography by Garth Fagan and extraordinary direction by Julie Taymor. This is a musical that celebrated 20 years on Broadway. It is also a musical that for 20 years has consistently employed one of the largest populations of Blacks on Broadway. L. Steven Taylor has the lead role as Mufasa. Tryphena Wade and Chondra L. Profit alternate in the roles of Sarabi/Ensemble; Syndee Winters plays Nala; and Jesus Del Orden and Chinua Baraka Payne alternate in the role of Young Simba.

Ensemble members are as follows: Zurin Villanueva; Sharron Lynn, Ray Mercer; Nteliseng Nkhela; Michael Alexander Henry; Lisa Lewis; Lawrence Alexander; Joel Kari; Jaysin McCollum; Jamal Lee Harris; India Bolds; Elishah Bowman; and Brian C. Binion. Swing are Lamar Baylor; Kyle Lamar Mitchell; Cameron Amandus; and Andre Jackson.

“The Phantom of the Opera” playing at the Majestic Theatre at 247 W 44th St. has 30 years under its belt and has become the longest running musical in Broadway history.

It has a mesmerizing book by composer Andre Lloyd Webber and spectacular direction of Harold Prince. It is a story of love, betrayal, and obsession.

Once you see it once you will need to see it repeatedly. The music will send chills through your soul! Janinah Burnett is featured as the Innkeeper’s Wife and Raymond Pinto plays the Slave Master/Solo Dancer.

“The Prom” playing at the Longacre Theatre at 220 W 48th St. is a musical comedy that deals with a Lesbian high school student coming out and wanting to go to the prom with a date and the backlash that comes from that. It also includes obnoxious Broadway stars getting involved in a cause to boost up their public images. It is extremely funny, but also has an important message to get across. It has a book by Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin, music by Matthew Sklar and lyrics by Beguelin, based on an original concept

by Jack Viertel. Casey Nicholaw both is the director and choreography. This is a majorly bold, much needed musical on Broadway! It features Michael Potts as Mr. Hawkins and has ensemble members: Sheldon Henry; Fernell Hogan, Wayne Mackins and Vasthy Mompoint.

“To Kill A Mockingbird” playing at the Shubert Theatre at 225 W 44th St. is a new play

by Aaron Sorkin, based on Harper Lee’s classic story. It is directed by Bartlett Sher and tells the story of Atticus Finch, a White lawyer defending a Black man accused of raping a White woman in Malcomb, Alabama in 1934. Gbenga Akinnagbe stars as Tom Robinson, the accused. LaTanya Richardson stars as Calpurnia,

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Tackling the High Cost of Student Loan Debt (Statepoint)

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here’s no way around it: Americans are drowning in student loan debt, collectively owing $1.5 trillion. Rising college costs mean that number isn’t likely to drop much in the next few decades.

The average student borrower takes out around $26,000 in loans over the course of a bachelor’s degree -- debt that’s impossible to discharge in bankruptcy, difficult to have forgiven and increasingly unlikely to be fully repaid on schedule.

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more likely to live at home and take jobs just to make ends meet, instead of the more lucrative positions for which their degrees prepared them.

Short-term solutions include deferring loans by returning to school, or consolidating or borrowing from private lenders, which ends up making the problem

worse. For students graduating into a tight job market whose credit ratings are impacted by the amounts they owe, loan debt can remain their chief financial concern for decades.

What’s more, the expanding student loan bubble could rattle the entire American economy in similar ways to the 2008 housing crisis, if

borrowers default on loans in large numbers.

The Hidden Cost The direct costs of student loan debt are obvious, but hidden costs often prevent lower-income students from pursuing the highest-value degrees.

Because the most selective, prestigious institutions are also the most expensive, those institutions are disproportionately populated by students from affluent families able to afford the burden of early-career debt.

And the recent trend of “differential pricing,” in which tuition costs are dictated by a student’s field of study, has had an effect on enrollment in high-employment fields, potentially scaring off the students who could benefit the most from an in-demand degree.

Easing the Crisis Organizations such as Scholarship America are working to alleviate the crisis. As the nation’s largest provider of private-sector scholarships, they deliver their most direct impact by giving students funding for higher education -- $264 million last year, and more than $4 billion over its history.

The organization is also lending support to nationwide efforts to reduce dependence on student loans. They’ve mobilized a network of postsecondary institutions, or Collegiate Partners, that agree to not punish scholarship recipients with reductions in financial aid; and their Dreamkeepers Emergency Financial Assistance program gives students facing

unexpected expenses an alternative to loans. President and CEO Robert C. Ballard sits on the National Advisory Board of the College Promise Campaign, which is developing innovative public-private partnerships to help students earn their associate degrees tuition-free.

“We work with partners to incorporate mentoring, tutoring and financial literacy education into scholarship awards in an effort to help students persist and graduate rather than drop out with debt or get stuck short of a degree,” said Ballard.

No single funder, college or organization will solve the student loan bubble crisis, and it won’t happen overnight. But by working together, the public, private and higher education sectors can continue to reduce student loan debt.

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Celebrating Black History “The study of black life, in the Western Hemisphere in particular, is something that Columbia has been engaging in, and has been at the forefront of, since Zora Neale Hurston began her work here in the early 20th century . . . Now, more than ever, we need to have both an understanding of that history and of the ways that history contributes to a sense of possibility and vision for the future.”

—Farah Jasmine Griffin Inaugural Chair, African American and African Diaspora Studies Department

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