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DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL DEBATE

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CLINTON AND SANDERS LEAD

The most recent republican debate included eleven candidates. The first Democratic debate, which aired on CNN and was moderated by Anderson Cooper last Tuesday, had only five candidates….FIVE!! Now, there are many reasons for the number disparities amongst the two parties: the republican field is larger in part because there is a Democrat in the White House and because there is a powerleadership vacuum within the Republican culture. However, as Democratic presidential candidate and Senator, Bernie Sanders, has repeatedly said, ”our democracy functions because our voting eligible citizens have confidence that they can exercise the power of choice.“ An argument can be made that the Republicans, whose political platforms tend to support shirking the voting base, are offering the most power of choice to their audience. While the democrats, who tend to support widening the electorate, are internally limiting the power of democratic voter’s choices.

In any event, the entire American electorate will have at least some semblance of a choice to make in regards to the selection of a Democratic nominee. Running this year is former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, former Senator and Governor from

Bernie Sanders & Hillary Clinton CNN Democratic Debate photo: Lucy Nicholson/Reuters

“Democratic socialism does not create an economy that prevents small businesses from succeeding,” — Senator Bernie Sanders Rhode Island Lincoln Chafee, former Senator from New York and former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton and Senator from Vermont, Bernie Sanders.

The topics of the debate ranged from Hilary Clinton’s email scandal to whether or not Bernie Sanders had a right to be at a democratic debate because he identifies as a democratic socialist. However, despite the propensity for many of the initial questions to focus on the most shallow and unimaginative of issues surrounding the candidates, eventually this debate

became a much more legitimate presentation of substance than its Republican equivalent.

The points made by the satellite candidates that are polling at less than one- per cent, were basically talking points that have been making the rounds in the political pundit circles for the past year. Because Hilary is polling at above thirty –percent and Bernie is close behind, what they professed is what lead to the most reactions and honestly will have the most impact on who becomes the nominee.

There was back and forth banter between all of the candidates, but the most intriguing was the discussion over capitalism.

In this discussion lies the crux of Bernie’s choice argument.

Hilary basically espoused that capitalism allows the small business owner to sustain and grow businesses. In Hilary’s opinion, capitalism is inherently supportive to social mobility and the American dream.

Sanders however, explained his democratic socialist views.

“Democratic socialism does not create an economy that prevents small businesses from succeeding,” said Sanders “rather it limits large, conglomerate corporations from essentially boxing small businesses out of the market.“ “Democratic socialism also increases the power of choice.

With more financial power amongst the voting base and with less large scale donors being able to choose who our candidates, we may see more political parties appear,” said Sanders. For this reason, Bernie Sanders, despite opinion polls won the debate. Unlike any other candidate in the election on either side of the aisle, Sanders is offering a policy agenda that not only works in the U.S. but throughout the world. Sanders debate performance earned respect and established him as a force to be reckoned with in this race.

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NATIONAL STEVE HARVEY HOSTS 2016 DISNEY DREAMERS

With the school year already in full swing, so are applications for the 2016 Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and ESSENCE Magazine, the innovative, outsideof-the-classroom, educational mentoring program at Walt Disney World Resort. To be among the 100 selected to participate in this handson learning experience, high school students nationwide must apply at DisneyDreamersAcademy.com by October 30.

Disney Dreamers Academy continues to hold true to its mission to inspire and fuel the dreams of teens, help them discover a world of possibilities and help them prepare for the future. Each year, students participate in engaging and immersive workshops related to a variety of career paths, ranging from animation to zoology. Each participant learns important skills such as communication techniques, leadership values and networking strategies.

Motivational speakers and celebrities share their stories and provide insight on how to achieve success and DREAM BIG. Dreamers have the opportunity to cultivate relationships with other students from across the

Steve Harvey, syndicated radio and television personality, along with ESSENCE and Walt Disney World Resort will host the selected Dreamers during their four-day power packed career and educational exploration.

“One of my personal commitments is to always give back and particularly to youth,” said Harvey. “We’ve seen 800 students come through the program, and I’m excited to find the next 100.

I encourage all high school students to take the time to apply for Disney Dreamers Academy because I truly believe that a young person’s dream is more important than anything.”

nation while they gain personal firsthand knowledge from Disney experts and world-renowned entrepreneurs and executives.

With the imaginative and magical setting of Walt Disney World Resort, Dreamers will have the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes to learn what inspires Disney storytellers, as well as use the theme parks as energetic ‘classrooms,’ leading to career discoveries, the pursuit of dreams and fun memories to last a lifetime.

Applicants must answer three essay questions describing their stories, the people who are most influential in their lives and their dreams for the future. Students are selected based on a combination of attributes, including a strong character, positive attitude and determination to achieve their dreams.

Select Disney Dreamers along with a parent or guardian, will receive an allexpense-paid trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, where they will participate in life-changing sessions as they are surrounded by the ingenuity and passion represented in Disney theme parks around the world. Disney

Dreamers Academy will take place March 3-6, 2016.

Applications are open to U.S. high school students, ages 13 to 19, until Oct. 30, 2015. A distinguished panel of leaders will judge the applications in November and winners will be announced in December 2015.

For more information regarding applications, visit: DisneyDreamersAcademy.com.

Follow the Dreamers on Facebook. com/DisneyDreamersAcademy or on Twitter.com/DreamersAcademy.

Walt Disney World Resort is a contiguous 40-square-mile, worldclass entertainment and recreation center located at Lake Buena Vista, Fla., 20 miles southwest of Orlando. The Walt Disney Co. has a rich legacy of creativity and exceptional storytelling that brings families together in unique and memorable ways. Creative excellence is coupled with a strong commitment to community service and diversity. The Walt Disney Co. is dedicated to making a positive impact in communities around the world, with a primary focus on brightening the lives of children.

SECOND ANNUAL BRONX AFRICAN HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION

(Left to Right) Portia Asare, Sandra Amoo, and Decota Letman, Co-Founders of ABI; Afua Atta- Mensah, Director of Litigation at the Urban Justice Center; Congressman José E. Serrano wearing the African attire presented to him as part of an Honorary Award by members of the African community; Ngande Ambroise, Community Leader; Amaha Kassa, Founder and Executive Director African Communities Together; Mohammed Kaba, Neighborhood Organizer at NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs; and Zainab Sesay- Harrell Dao, R.N., Founder of the Sierra Leone Nurses Association -NY Tristate Chapter.

Congressman Serrano celebrated African Heritage with local community leaders and organizations.

He presented congressional certificates of recognition to various individuals and organizations that work with the African Diaspora in the Bronx and throughout the rest of New York City. The awardees represented a wide 2 NewYorkTrendnyc

range of sectors, from social services to civic leaders, business owners, community organizers and community groups. This year’s honorees were: Afua Atta - Mensah, Director of Litigation at the Urban Justice Center; Mohammed Kaba, Neighborhood Organizer, NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs; Mohammed

Congressman Serrano was presented with with Honorary Award and traditional African attire by Hon. Djounedou A. Titikpina, Founder and President of African People Alliance, Inc. and other community leaders for his work in the African Community.

It is truly a pleasure to be able to recognize their hard work and service at the Second Annual Celebration of African Heritage. From advocates to entrepreneurs, these individuals and organizations play a crucial role in the African community and beyond. They represent a group that makes the Bronx richer and stronger.

I was thrilled to be able to host this celebration for the second year in a row and I look forward to continuing it for years to come.” During the ceremony, Congressman Serrano was also presented with an Honorary Award and traditional African attire

by Hon. Djounedou A. Titikpina, Founder and President of African People Alliance, Inc. and other community leaders for his work in the African Community.

Abdullah, Owner/ Operator of Accra Restaurant; Ngande Ambroise, Community Leader; Zainab Sesay-Harrell Dao, R.N., Founder of Sierra Leone Nurses Association - NY Tristate Chapter; and organizations Above and Beyond Initiative, Inc. and African Communities Together. “We have so many committed African leaders in the Bronx serving our community and making a difference in the borough.

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IN THE NEWS

ETHNIC CONSUMERS OPTIMISTIC ABOUT FINANCIAL FUTURE

Diverse consumers feel optimistic about the current U.S. economic outlook, according to the third “How America Buys and Borrows” survey by Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) and Ipsos. Eighty-eight percent of diverse consumers surveyed report having a positive outlook compared to 79 percent of the combined general population - a seven percent increase from last year. This is the second wave of data Wells Fargo has released as part of its annual support of the American Bankers Association’s Get Smart About Credit campaign.

46 percent of African Americans and 53 percent of Hispanics report feeling they may not know enough about making good borrowing decisions compared to 58 percent of the combined general population.

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When asked about personal finances, on average 60 percent of African American, Asian and Hispanic consumers said they expect their financial situation to be “somewhat” or “much” better a year from now, compared to 48 percent of the combined general population. The survey, fielded in June 2015, measured the attitudes and behaviors of more than 1,000 African American, Asian and Hispanic consumers about finances and managing credit.

the information and resources they need to take charge of their credit.

That’s why we support Get Smart About Credit month to ensure we’re highlighting the tools and resources they need to make informed credit choices,” said Shelley Freeman, head of Wells Fargo’s Consumer Credit Solutions group. “With optimism high, it’s especially important that we continue to offer our diverse customers access to the information and resources they need.”

When looking at diverse communities, the findings unveiled that, similar to the combined general population, diverse consumers believe credit can help them achieve their financial goals if used responsibly. However, diverse communities vary in how proud they are of their own credit scores. Among the combined general population, 51 percent of consumers report feeling proud of their credit score, however 59 percent of Asians, 34 percent of African Americans and 48 percent of Hispanics report the same.

“Our vision of helping customers succeed financially means making sure they know where to go for

Survey results – diverse communities more hopeful than combined general population

Though diverse consumers are optimistic, their confidence levels are lower. Fifty-one percent of Asians,

WALL STREET YIELDS STRONG PROFITS Despite new regulations and the high cost of legal settlements related to the 2008 financial crisis, securities industry profits were strong in 2013 and 2014, averaging $16.3 billion annually. Profits were even stronger during the first half of 2015, rising 29 percent compared to the same period in the prior year as the cost of legal settlements declined.

Industry performance is traditionally measured by the results of the broker/ dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange member firms.

Wall Street’s profits were strong in the first half of 2015 at $11.3 billion, the strongest first half since 2011, and may have positioned New York City’s securities industry for a good year despite recent economic developments, according to a report issued by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today.

Weakness in the global economy, particularly China, and concerns over the timing of the Federal Reserve’s plan to raise short-term interest rates have shaken the financial markets since the beginning of August, which could reduce profitability in the second half of 2015. Nonetheless, the industry may still have a good year given the strong first half.

“After a very strong first half of the year, the securities industry faces volatile financial markets and an unsteady global economy,” DiNapoli said. “After years of downsizing, the industry has been adding jobs in New York City, but it may curtail hiring to bolster profits.

We’re hopeful that Wall Street’s robust first half will result in a good year. The securities industry continues to be a major contributor to the city’s economy and a large contributor to the state and city budgets.”

As of August 2015, the securities industry in New York City had 174,000 jobs as seasonally adjusted by the state Comptroller’s office. The industry added 2,300 jobs in 2014, the first gains since 2011, and was on pace to add another 4,500 jobs in 2015 before the recent market downturn. Despite these gains, the securities industry is still 9 percent smaller than before the financial crisis.

While the recent growth in securities industry employment was a positive development for the city’s economy,

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the industry may resort to staffing reductions over the coming months to bolster profits.

The average salary, including bonuses, in the securities industry in New York City grew by 14 percent in 2014 to $404,800, setting a new record. After accounting for inflation, 2014 was the third highest year on record. Average salaries in the securities industry were nearly six times higher in 2014 than in the rest of the city’s private sector ($72,300). Nearly a quarter (23 percent) of the employees earned more than $250,000 in 2013, compared with less than 3 percent in the rest of the city’s work force.

Major findings of DiNapoli’s analysis include: • The securities industry remains an important part of New York City’s economy. Although it accounts for less than 5 percent of the city’s private sector workforce, it accounts for 22 percent of all wages paid in the city; • DiNapoli estimates that each additional job in the securities industry creates two additional jobs in other industries in the city and one additional job elsewhere in New York state, mostly in the city’s suburbs. As a result, 1 in 9 jobs in the city and 1 in 15 jobs in the state are either directly or indirectly associated with the securities industry; • The average bonus paid to securities industry employees in the city was

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Good credit helps with more than borrowing. It can factor into everything from renting an apartment and getting a cell phone to landing a job. Lenders, landlords, utility providers and employers can all review credit reports when making decisions. Here are 10 tips to help manage credit: 1. Monitor your credit regularly 2. Know your credit limits 3. K now that good scores = good rates 4. Don’t make late payments 5. Know your debt-to-income ratio 6. S tart with a college or secured credit card 7. P ay down highest interest rates first 8. Live within your means 9. Pay more than the minimum 10. Set up account and autopay alerts $172,900 in 2014, which was only exceeded by the two years that preceded the 2008 financial crisis.

The average bonus increased by more than 50 percent over the past three years; • Non-compensation expenses, which include the cost of legal settlements, declined by 12 percent in the first half of 2015. The decline comes after such costs climbed by 36 percent between 2010 and 2014; • The city’s share of national securities employment has shrunk over the past few decades, primarily because of geographic diversification, new technologies and cost-cutting. The city’s share declined from 32 percent in 1990 to 23 percent by 2000, and fell further to 19 percent by 2013, remaining at that level in 2014; • DiNapoli estimates that in City Fiscal Year 2015, the city received tax payments of $3.8 billion, or 7.5 percent of all city tax revenue, from securities industry-related activities, the largest amount since the financial crisis; • New York state collected tax payments worth an estimated $12.5 billion from securities-related activities in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2014-15, or 17.5 percent of state tax collections; and • The state also received a total of $7.5 billion in SFY 2014-15 and SFY 2015-16 from financial firms to settle legal actions, mostly related to the 2008 financial crisis.

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COMMENTARY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE….. ANOTHER SILENT KILLER

By Dr. Teresa Taylor Williams, Owner & Publisher, New York Trend

This editorial was originally printed in 2013. Two years later, domestic violence is still prevalent and victims of this crime are still afraid to take the first step towards freedom. Unfortunately, for many victims, the abuse is more tolerable than the fear of retaliation if the abuser is reported.

Be reminded that domestic violence is not only physical but it also includes mental abuse in the form of fear, threats and intimidation. The movie “The Perfect Man,’ starred Sanaa Latham as a victim of abuse in a relationship gone wrong. The police had no remedy because the abuse was not physical. It was stalking. If you determine that you are a victim of any behavior from another individual, you need to report it to the proper authority, including human resources in the workplace, the police, a domestic violence hotline, clergy or friend.

Don’t be the victim of this silent killer.

— Dr. Teresa Taylor Williams

Typically when we think of domestic violence, terrible images of bruised women appear in our minds. We assume that it is a woman who is being beaten by her husband or partner and that she cannot find the courage to walk away from the abusive individual. And yes, we would be right in our thinking.

Statistics support the fact that the highest percentage of victims of physical abuse, are women. And yes, many women may not have the courage to leave their partner for many reasons. The decision to walk away from an abusive spouse or partner might cause a total upheaval of the victim’s life as well as the lives of their children or parents. Victimization affects not only the abused, but extended family members in many ethnic groups. Homes where elderly grandparents or illegal immigrants are being housed with relatives, may also effect the decision made by the abused to leave the abuser.

A decision, which those who have never experienced abuse, might deem easier than is the reality.

Domestic violence is a silent killer.

The abuse generally happens behind closed doors and the victims keep quiet. Victims endure the wrath of the abuser and most abused have little hope that the abuse will ever stop. Some abused women take matters into their own hands after years of going through the bureaucratic red tape, swearing out a restraining order or relocating to safe houses did not solve their problems. A most recent case of a victim of domestic violence received extensive media attention because of the severity of the jail sentence given to the victim for defending herself against her abusive husband.

The incident happened in the Jacksonville, Florida, the state known for its now famous vindication of George Zimmerman and the stand your ground law. The judge sentenced the Jacksonville woman to 20 years in prison for firing a warning shot in an effort to scare off her abusive husband. Saying he had no discretion under state law, Marissa Alexander unsuccessfully tried to use Florida’s controversial “stand your ground” law to derail the prosecution, but a jury in March convicted her of aggravated assault after just 12 minutes of deliberation.

The conviction was eventually overturned and Ms. Alexander was freed this year.

It is not the fact that Ms. Alexander was using a firearm to defend herself – which might have given her the same advantage as George Zimmerman – but it is the fact that jurors took less than 15 minutes to decided that an abused woman essentially should be punished for protecting herself from an abuser.

Individuals, like those jurors, keep domestic violence a silent killer because it perpetuates fear. Abused

risking your life. Pop culture icon and Grammy award winner, Tina Turner, is one of the most infamous victims of domestic violence and but she is also an example of the victory achieved when she finally ran away from Ike Turner, her husband, after decades of beatings, rape and mental abuse.

Therapists call domestic violence one of the most challenging issues to treat because you are fighting against so many variables.

Domestic violence is a silent killer. The abuse generally happens behind closed doors and the victims keep quiet.

— Dr. Teresa Taylor Williams

women who may have thoughts of leaving or relocating or simply running away, think more than twice when travesties of injustice like this occurs.

I label domestic violence, the silent killer, because you may not succumb to the effects of this disease swiftly.

It may attack your body first, and the physical appearance of an abused woman may manifest as a slumped walk, sallow skin, malnutrition, loss of hair and energy, loss of focus and the ability to think independently.

Over time, the abuse attacks the immune system due to lack of proper nutrition, anxiety, fear, lack of sleep and depression. The disease spreads also to those around you, to the children or the parents of the abused and those who stand helplessly by wondering what is wrong.

Domestic violence is a lingering disease with a cure that involves

There is no quick fix that ends the cycle of domestic violence. Although some women have taken the quick fix route and killed their abusers, many women have lost their lives to prison simply because they wanted it over and desperation brought them to take matters into their own hands. Or there are those like Ms. Alexander, who bought the gun to scare away her abuser, but the law turned back on her.

Every abused woman is neither a Tina Turner nor a Marissa Alexander of Jacksonville, Florida who had national attention focused on their abuse, but there are the less famous who have achieved freedom. It should be noted that there are hundreds of successful stories of women who were able to get away from their abusers. For them, the system worked, and they and their children are living healthier lives.

And for those of us who are fortunate enough to not be in an abusive relationship, we need to keep our eyes and ears open for the still small voice of a victim trying to reach out for help. It could be the co-worker in the next cubicle, the hygienist at the dentist, the woman who sits in the last pew every Sunday that needs your help.

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TO GUEST-STAR IN Morris Chestnut and Taye Diggs

Oct.14 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), Rosewood and Villa suspect a brilliant doctor (guest star Adrian Pasdar, “Heroes”) has killed two of his patients, and they must find a way to make their case with limited evidence.

Actor Taye Diggs (“The Best Man Holiday”) will guest-star in a recurring role on the new drama ROSEWOOD, appearing in a multi-episode arc of the series.

Diggs will portray “Dr. Mike Boyce,” a world-renowned infectious disease doctor based in Miami and the longtime best friend of Dr. Beaumont Rosewood (Morris Chestnut), who is brought in to consult on a case and catches the eye of

Detective Villa (Jaina Lee Ortiz), much to Rosewood’s surprise. The announcement marks a reunion between Diggs and Chestnut, both of whom starred in the hit feature film “The Best Man,” and its sequel, “The Best Man Holiday.” Diggs’ first appearance on ROSEWOOD is scheduled for November.

Taye Diggs recently concluded his run in the title role of Broadway’s “Hedwig and the Angry Inch.”

He appeared this summer in the cable drama “Murder in the First,” and has wrapped production on the upcoming feature film “One Shot,” opposite Topher Grace. Last fall, he was featured in a recurring role on the network drama “The Good Wife.” Other TV credits

include “Private Practice,” “Daybreak,” “Will & Grace,” “Ally McBeal” and “Kevin Hill.”

In 2013, Diggs appeared in “The Best Man Holiday,” the sequel to the hit feature comedy “The Best Man,” in which he also was featured. Additional film credits include “Baggage Claim,” “The House on Haunted Hill” and “Go.” He also is the author of two children’s books.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of one of the world’s hottest cities – Miami – new medical procedural ROSEWOOD stars Morris Chestnut (“The Perfect Guy,” “Nurse Jackie,” “The Best Man” franchise) as Dr. Beaumont Rosewood, Jr., the city’s top private pathologist. Brilliant, cool with tons of charisma, Rosewood teams up with the tough-as-nails Detective Annalise Villa (Jaina Lee Ortiz, “The After”), to uncover clues no one else sees and help the Miami PD solve the city’s most challenging cases. The series comes from executive producer Todd Harthan (“Psych,” “Dominion”) and also stars Lorraine Toussaint (“Orange is the New Black”).

In the next all new episode of ROSEWOOD, “Vandals and Vitamins,” airing Wednesday,

THE GAME’S RELEASES “THE DOCUMENTARY 2” LP

Compton rapper The Game releases his hotly anticipated follow-up album The Documentary 2 and announces the pre-order for a surprise second installment entitled The Documentary 2.5. The prolific 17-track companion album, The Documentary 2.5, was released October 16th via Blood Money/Fifth Amendment/Entertainment One Music.

To follow-up his 2005 breakthrough debut album The Documentary, The Game kept fans waiting as he enlisted hip-hop royalty for The Documentary 2 including Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, Drake, Future, Q-Tip, will.i.am, Fergie, Mike Will, Diddy, Cool and Dre, DJ Premier among others. Inspired by the legendary Notorious B.I.G and Tupac Shakur, Game decided to keep recording and surprise his fans with a second disc. So of course, Game’s second installment The Documentary 2.5 follows suit with yet another impressive all-star list of featured artists including Nas, will.i.am, Lil Wayne, YG, DJ Quik, Busta Rhymes, Scarface, Schoolboy Q, Ty Dolla $ign among many others.

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ENTERTAINMENT

FOX has introduced its new comedy-horror series, SCREAM QUEENS, an over-the-top, biting satire with an all-star cast. The series is described as part black comedy and part slasher flick; a modern take on the classic whodunit, in which every character has a motive for murder or could easily become the next victim. Created by writer/ director Ryan Murphy, SCREAM QUEENS airs on Tuesdays, 9:0010:00 PM ET/PT. Keke Palmer (“Zayday Williams”) and Niecy Nash (“Denise Hemphill”) have joined this dynamic cast to serve up a shocking and hilarious season.

The girls of Kappa House are dying for new pledges. SCREAM QUEENS is a new killer comedyhorror series from award-winning executive producers Ryan Murphy (“Glee,” “American Horror Story”), Brad Falchuk (“Glee,” “American Horror Story”) and Ian Brennan (“Glee”).

Kappa House, the most soughtafter sorority for pledges, is ruled with an iron fist (in a pink glove)

by CHANEL OBERLIN (Emma Roberts, “American Horror Story: Freak Show,” “Scream 4”). But when anti-Kappa DEAN CATHY MUNSCH (Jamie Lee Curtis, “Halloween,” “A Fish Called Wanda,” “True Lies”) decrees that sorority pledging must be open to all students, and not

ON FOX just the school’s silver-spooned elite, all hell is about to break loose, as a devil-clad killer begins wreaking havoc across the campus.

An over-the-top, biting satire, SCREAM QUEENS is part black comedy, part slasher flick and a modern take on the classic whodunit, in which every character has a motive for murder…or could easily be the next victim.

SCREAM QUEENS has an all-star cast, including Emma Roberts, Jamie Lee Curtis, Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominee Lea Michele (“Glee”), Academy Award nominee Abigail Breslin (“Little Miss Sunshine,” “Zombieland,” “August: Osage County”), Nasim Pedrad (“Mulaney,”

“Saturday Night Live”), Oliver Hudson (“Nashville,” “Rules of Engagement”), Skyler Samuels (“American Horror Story: Coven”), Keke Palmer (“Akeela and the Bee,” “Masters of Sex”), newcomer Billie Lourd, Diego Boneta (“Rock of Ages”), Glen Powell (“The Expendables 3”), Lucien Laviscount (“Episodes”), Niecy Nash (“Getting On,” “The Soul Man”), pop superstar and actor Nick Jonas (“Kingdom”) and Grammy Award nominee and actress Ariana Grande.

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Keke Palmer “Zayday Williams”, an intelligent overachiever with a genius IQ. “Zayday” becomes Grace Gardner’s (Skylar Samuels) roommate at Wallace University and is convinced by Grace to join Kappa Kappa Tau sorority; in spite of her hatred for sororities. She plans to eventually run for president as a way to boost her resume. Keke Palmer began her career with a breakout role in the film “Akeelah and The Bee”. Since then she has been seen in other films and television shoes such as “Madea’s Family Reunion”, “Brotherly Love”, “Joyful Noise”, and “Barbershop 2: Back in Business”, and “CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story”.

She will be seen in FOX’s GREASE: LIVE in January 2016.

Nicey Nash plays “Denise Hemphill”, a security guard who is hired to protect the ladies of Kappa Kapp Tau sorority. The only thing that Denise loves more then following rules, is a good double cheeseburger. Niecy Nash is an Emmy Award-winning producer, who is known for hosting the popular home-makeover series “Clean House” and starring in “Reno 911”. She currently stars in the cable comedies “The Soul Man” and “Getting On”.

THE TENORS BRING ‘UNDER ONE SKY’ TOUR TO NYCB

Live Nation is pleased to present THE TENORS, who bring their Under One Sky Tour to the NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Friday, November 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $49.50 and $89.50. Tickets are available online at www. ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or at the Westbury box office. Post show VIP Meet and Greets go on sale one week before the show. Event, date and time subject to change.

All ticket prices are subject to applicable service charges. For further information, please visit www.thetheatreatwestbury.com.

Get ready to hear The Tenors like you’ve never heard them before.

On their new album, Under One Sky, the multi-platinum JUNOAward winning band co-wrote eight tunes, showing facets of themselves they’ve longed to share with their millions of fans. “We’ve had eight years together and we wanted to turn those memories into music,” said Clifton Murray, who is joined in The Tenors by NewYorkTrendnyc

but Under One Sky marks the first time their songwriting talents stand toe-to-toe with their vocal prowess. In the process, they’ve created a rich collection that expands on their earlier efforts, while delving deeper into their collective strength as artists.

Victor Micallef, Remigio Pereira and Fraser Walters. The Canadian

group has written a handful of songs for their previous three sets,

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“That this band has been seen as just four singers is a bit of a misconception,” said Pereira.

“When you peel away the onion, you get many layers. With each album, we built more confidence to write for ourselves.” The four members wrote individually and in pairs, often teaming with top co-writers including Walter Afanasieff (Mariah Carey, Josh Groban) and Steve Diamond (Faith Hill, Eric Clapton). “Tenor groups aren’t known for going out and writing like a band,” said Micallef. “We came to the table as singers, but we’re also songwriters and musicians and we’re using all our talents, not just our voices, onstage. We get to show all our colours.” www.newyorktrendnyc.com

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THE ARTS ARTIST TAKES WEAVING TO NEW LEVEL WITH “POSSIBILITIES”

Roosevelt, New York-based fiber artist Alicia Evans opened her onewoman show “Possibilities” — highlighting her unique textile fiber art which takes crochet to an entire new level — with a reception on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at the Creative Corner (482 Hempstead Avenue, West Hempstead, NY), a unique music and visual arts space.

With designs reflective of whirling abstracts, bursts of color and decidedly organic intensity works, the opening reception begins at 2:00pm. Admission free, RSVP requested. For more information on the exhibit, which runs through November 6th, contact: Creativecorner482@gmail.com.

While the world of crochet and knitting experiences mass rediscovery in our nation, the niche sector of weaving wall art takes on a whole new twist in the new Possibilities art exhibit featuring crocheted textile

According to Evans, the process of weaving and then sculpting her work is directed by the yarn. She describes her creating process involves allowing the yarn to be positioned in a natural way when laid out for sculpting.

“My needle opens my door to expansive creativity,” says fiber artist Evans. “I usually spend weeks, months on a piece not knowing what the outcome will be. It is during the sculpting process that I mold and am able to see the finished work. I allow the yarn to speak.”

“First I weave the yarn and then lay it out to be sculpted upon natural backgrounds of jute, bamboo or burlap. I allow the yarn to form natural positioning. You have to be sensitive, empathetic to the movement of the natural way yarn wants to twist, to move, to be laid out upon the background. After

weaved, the yarn naturally positions itself in a certain way which can only be seen when I’ve completed the crochet process.”

While this process may be difficult to describe, Evans breaks it down simply, “It’s like hair. Yarn is like hair and sometimes you have to coax it into position or allow it to flow in its natural pattern. It’s taken me a few years to develop this but that’s what makes my work so exciting… knowing how to speak the language of the yarn into art.”

Evans appears to translate the language of the yarn wonderfully

in an exhibit which brilliantly reveals pure, down-to-earth understanding of how to beautifully twist, intertwine and marvel in the world of fiber arts.

“There are so many possibilities when creating designs. Thus, the name of my forthcoming show, “ says Evans. “I live my life within the realm of possibilities. While my profession is teaching social media and PR at City College of New York, I now take teaching to another level; I teach how life can be lived within expanded possibilities. Yes!”

MIGHTY REAL: A FABULOUS SYLVESTER MUSICAL nomination for Outstanding Performance in a Musical, Anastacia McCleskey was nominated for Outstanding Choreography of a Musical and Alonzo Harris was nominated for Outstanding Musical Director. The musical had an Off-Broadway limited run at the Theatre at St. Clements last fall, two sold-out one night only performances at the Gramercy Theater, in addition to engagements in San Francisco, Washington DC and Atlanta. Plans for other engagements in cities across the country – and a return to New York City – will be announced in the New Year.

The AUDELCO Award Committee has announced that the critically acclaimed MIGHTY REAL: A FABULOUS SYLVESTER MUSICAL, the musical celebration of the life of the original 1970s “Queen of Disco” Sylvester, was nominated for Five AUDELCO Awards including Outstanding Musical Production of the Year. The Broadway bound musical produced by AnthonyKen LLC and Sheryl Lee Ralph/ The Diva Foundation, was also nominated for Outstanding Direction of a Musical

by Anthony Wayne and Kendrell Bowman. Mr. Wayne also received a

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AUDELCO, the Audience Development Committee, Inc., was established in 1973 by the late Vivian Robinson to honor excellence in New York African American Theatre through presentation of Vivan Robinson/AUDELCO Recognition Awards (aka Viv awards). The awards were created to promote “recognition, understanding and awareness of the arts in the African-American community”.

MIGHTY REAL: A FABULOUS SYLVESTER MUSICAL is written by and stars Anthony Wayne (who has been seen on Broadway in the musicals Pippin, Anything Goes, and Priscilla Queen of the Desert), who was selected as one of OUT magazine’s “Out 100” for 2014. The musical is

co-directed by Mr. Wayne and Kendrell Bowman, who also serves as the show’s costume designer, with choreography by Anastacia McCleskey and musical direction

by Alonzo Harris.

Joining Mr. Wayne in the cast of MIGHTY REAL: A FABULOUS SYLVESTER MUSICAL were Anastacia McCleskey (Violet, The Book of Mormon) as Izora Rhodes Armstead and Jacqueline B. Arnold (We Will Rock You, Priscilla Queen of the Desert) as Martha Wash – a.k.a. the Weather Girls (Two Tons of Fun); as well as DeAnne Stewart and Rahmel McDade.

Sylvester James, Jr. (September 6, 1947 – December 16, 1988), better known as Sylvester, was an American disco and soul singer-songwriter. Known for his flamboyant, androgynous appearance, he became known in the United States as the “Queen of Disco.” Born in Watts, LA, Sylvester developed a love of singing through the gospel choirs of his Pentecostal church, which he left after being persecuted for his homosexuality. His career started as an early founder of a group of black crossdressers and trans women known as The Disquotays. After that group disbanded, he moved to San Francisco and embraced the counterculture, joining a drag troupe, The Cockettes, and he eventually produced solo shows heavily influenced by female

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blues and jazz singers like Billie Holiday and Josephine Baker. Sylvester left the Cockettes to focus on his solo career, and by 1978, his acclaimed album Step II spawned the disco classics “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)” and “Dance (Disco Heat).” He released 12 albums in his career, and had several more hits, including “Do Ya Wanna Funk,” and “Can’t Stop Dancing.” An activist who campaigned against the spread of HIV/AIDS, Sylvester died from complications arising from the virus in 1988. In 2004, “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real),” was inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame, and one year later in 2005, Sylvester himself was inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame for his achievement as an artist.

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BOOK REVIEW COOPER AND THE BIG APPLE

• Helps teach young autistic children to transition away from constant literal thinking, and embrace colloquial speech and common phrases

By Camille Cohn

• And so much more!

Current statistics show that one in every 110 children is diagnosed with autism, making the condition more common than childhood cancer, juvenile diabetes, and pediatric aids combined. In total, an estimated 1.5 million individuals in the United States are affected by autism. Perhaps most alarming, government statistics suggest that the prevalence rate of autism is increasing 10-17 percent annually – without a known explanation.

“I wrote Cooper and the Big Apple in hopes that educators could use it in the classroom to teach young children about figures of speech. It could also be used as a tool to teach other children about what it is like to be on the autism spectrum,” says Camille. “But I think the most important thing I want people to know is that people with autism might be different, but they are not less. Most people on the autism spectrum are extremely intelligent; but they are wired differently. They have a hard time expressing themselves. My hope is that as awareness increases, the general public will be able to give autistic people opportunities that celebrate their unique talents.”

To help change some of the commonly held assumptions and misconceptions of autism, the mother-daughter team of Camille Cohn (author) and Riley Cohn (illustrator) created the forthcoming children’s book, Cooper and the Big Apple (Greenleaf Book Group Press; released today). In this stunningly illustrated picture book, the Cohns tell the story of Cooper, a cat who reluctantly embarks on a trip to New York City with his

best friend, Jennifer. Throughout his journey, the autistic Cooper is confused by the figures of speech and nicknames used to describe landmarks in the city.

Through Cooper’s travels, readers get a rare peak at the world through the eyes of an autistic, literal thinker. Readers then experience the transformation of Cooper’s confusion into amazement when he realizes that experiencing new adventures

can be interesting, fun, and educational.

This engaging, heartfelt, and informative book also: • Explains to other children the unique interpretation of the world through the eyes of someone with autism • Teaches autistic children how to move beyond what is already familiar, and take part in new experiences

RECKLESS GRAVITY

“As humans, we go through things to grow through things... to learn.” — J.D. Myall

Domestic violence is a silent epidemic running rampant throughout the United States.

Statistics show, one in four adult women will be the victim of domestic violence and one in five teenage girls have been in a relationship where violence or selfharm were threatened if they broke up with the boyfriend.

J.D. Myall was a victim of domestic violence and has firsthand experience in living the seemingly “good life” in the music industry. During her youth, she was featured as a groupie on the MTV documentary called, The Social Story of Concerts, 2004, with celebrities like rapper Ludacris, Blink 182, Fred Durst, and Kid Rock.

She shares some of her experiences, along with co-author Becca Blake, in her new “edu-tainment” novel, Reckless Gravity. It’s designed to entertain with a suspenseful story NewYorkTrendnyc

while teaching young women about the warning signs of abuse and dangers associated with risky behavior.

Cherrie Lane finally has it all. After a neglected childhood where her musician father ignored her and her groupie mother abandoned her, Cherrie has the family she always dreamed of in the members of her rock band, Reckless Gravity.

And family means sticking together—even if it involves covering up a murder by one of their own. Years later, when one of their own band members turns up dead, the investigation threatens to uncover the sins of their past.

Cherrie’s life is turned upside down when she’s forced to confront her past and reconcile it with the future she wants.

With the unmistakable stamp of authenticity, Reckless Gravity: • Opens the door for communication about domestic violence • Educates men and women about the dangers of abuse, addiction and mental illness

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Camille Cohn currently lives in the Texas Hill Country with her two teenage daughters, Riley and Sydney and their seven dogs. She currently works at the Fredericksburg Elementary School as an art teacher.

• Exposes the dark, gritty side of band groupies • Stresses the importance of leaving a violent and unsafe relationship before it escalates • Gives readers a raw, uncensored truth so they can make informed decisions J.D. Myall is a self-proclaimed literary lunatic, crazy about reading and writing is like breathing to her. She is a former army wife and survivor of domestic abuse. Myall went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from West Chester University, and has worked as a counselor for crime victims, addicts and the mentally ill. She’s the mother of four children and will donate a portion of her book’s proceeds to help victims of abuse.

Becca Blake is a native New Yorker with a passion for rock concerts. She currently works as a tattoo artist and dabbles in web design and photography.

She is a member of the Polar Bear Club charity organization and the Order of the Easter Star. She has one child. www.newyorktrendnyc.com

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EDUCATION INITIATIVES OFFERS MINORITY BUSINESSES GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

the ConnXus website. https:// connxus.com/blog/join-connxus2015-nmsdc-conference The intuitive, new Web interface allows buyers to access compliance information, find, hire and manage suppliers, and track diverse supplier spend.

Additionally, suppliers can create and manage a custom profile, upload certification documents and find potential opportunities with match notifications in the ConnXus platform.

ConnXus®, the Mason, Ohiobased company that connects diverse and small businesses with companies seeking to expand and diversify their supplier base, has upgraded its technology platform to better connect buyers and suppliers in the marketplace.

The platform, centered on an innovative all-in-one user dashboard, will debut at the 2015 NMSDC Conference in San Diego, California this month.

ConnXus team members will provide live product demonstrations

during the Business Opportunity Exchange on Oct. 19.

Demonstration will be available on-demand, or schedule a demo with a ConnXus account executive ahead of the conference. Get all the information you need at

“This tool is a game-changer in the supplier diversity space,” says ConnXus COO Daryl Hammett.

“This platform allow users to manage every aspect of their supplier diversity program in one place, creating an easy, seamless experience.”

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HONORING HARRY BELAFONTE On Thursday, October 22, at 6:30 PM, the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation will host the Restore Brooklyn Annual Benefit Gala, honoring Harry Belafonte and David & Janet Offensend. The evening’s presenters will include board member Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Kathryn Wylde, president and CEO of the Partnership for New York City. Press check-in for the red carpet starts at 5:00 PM. The carpet will be open between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM. The 2015 Restore Brooklyn Annual Benefit Gala will highlight Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation’s work, which integrates job training, education programs, social services, arts programming and financial counseling to support and strengthen the community. Proceeds from the annual benefit enable the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation to sustain critical programs and services, which foster economic self-sufficiency, enhance family stability and growth, promote the arts and culture and transform Brooklyn neighborhoods into safe, vibrant places to live, work and visit.

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PROSPECT PARK ZOO AND QUEENS ZOO ANNUAL BOO

Festive fall fun awaits at WCS’s (Wildlife Conservation Society) Prospect Park Zoo and Queens Zoo during the annual Boo at the Zoo weekends.

own pumpkin on the zoo’s farm.

(Starts at noon)

•S pooky Animal Presentations – Snakes and other animals will be on exhibit in the zoo’s Discovery Center. (12:30, 2, and 3 p.m.)

Boo at the Zoo at the Prospect Park Zoo will be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 24 and 25, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• F ace Painting – Children will use colorful face paint to become lions, pumas, or bears for Halloween this year. (Noon to 3 p.m.)

Boo at the Zoo at the Queens Zoo will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

•P umpkin Treats – Pumas and bears will tear into treat-filled pumpkins. (Pumas at 1 p.m. and Andean bears at 2:30 p.m.)

Highlights include face-painting, crafts, pumpkin treats for the zoos’ animals, and much more.

Boo at the Zoo weekend activities at the WCS Prospect Park Zoo include: • Discovery Center – The zoo’s interactive play center will be open both days with games and crafts, all decorated for Halloween. (11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

• Pumpkin Treats: - Dingoes and baboons will get treat filled pumpkins (Dingoes at noon and baboons at 2:30 p.m.)

• Meet an Animal – See a scaly creature at the Conservation Station (1 and 1:30 p.m.)

• Spooky Science – Easy but icky science experiments will take

place at the Conservation Station (11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.)

• Face Painting – Zoo-goers will get in the spirit of the holiday with colorful face painting.

(Noon to 3:00 p.m.)

•C ostume Parade and Dance Party – Children will participate in a fun costume parade and party throughout the zoo.

(Parade Time: 3:45 meet at barn; Dance Party is following the zoo’s 4 p.m. sea lion feed) • Scavenger Hunt – A frighteningly fun adventure awaits visitors as they explore and discover the zoo.

(2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

TWO HOT PERFORMANCES IN ONE COOL SHOW

• Spooky Barn – The barn area will be transformed into a haunted habitat, decorated festively for Halloween. (Please note: This activity is for older children. Noon to 3:30 p.m.)

•W ildlife Witch Shows – These educational shows will include live animal encounters as part of the fun. (Show times are 11 a.m., 12, 1, 2, 2:30, and 3:30. in the Zoo Theater.)

• Batty for Bats – Zoo volunteers will talk to guests about bats in the dark Nocturnal Exhibit (1 to 5 p.m.)

• Sea Lion Demonstrations – Both days at 11:30 a.m., 2 and 4 p.m.

More information can be found online at www.prospectparkzoo.com.

Boo at the Zoo weekend activities at the WCS Queens Zoo include: • Haunted Habitat – The zoo’s Wild Room will be turned into a Haunted Habitat decorated for Halloween. (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

• Pick a Perfect Pumpkin – The early bird gets the pumpkin.

The first 200 zoo-goers on each day will pick and decorate their

America’s Got Talent finalist, SVET, Electro Hip Hop Violinist strums his stuff.

And Special Guest, former contestant on NBC’s #1 Hit TV Show, The VOICE, and one of Miami’s very own, Karina Iglesias will grace the stage with her soulful blend of rhythm and blues, boleros, gospel and hip hop on November 14, 2015 at 8p, following the Hip Hop Summit.

The Hip Hop Summit will be held at the Miramar Cultural Center from 5-7pm on Saturday, November 14, 2015 with a panel of Hip Hop industry professionals and Students. The Summit will be moderated

by WEDR Radio’s Morning show personality, SupaCindy. Under the theme of STRAIGHT OUTTA HIP HOP, panelists

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rick or Treating – Treat stations •T stocked with all kinds of goodies will be located around the zoo.

(11 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather dependent) •C rafts – Children will make and take home a festive Halloween craft. (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

•D ress to Impress – Children 12 and under in costume accompanied by an adult will receive free admission.

More information can be found online at www.queenszoo.com The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Prospect Park Zoo – $8 for adults, $6 for seniors 65 and older, $5 for kids 3-12, free for children under 3. Zoo hours are 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. weekdays, and to 5:30 P.M. on weekends and holidays, April through October. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

November through March. The Prospect Park Zoo is located at 450 Flatbush Avenue in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. For further information, call 718-399-7339 or visit www.prospectparkzoo.com.

The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Queens Zoo – Open every day of the year.

Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors 65 and older, $5 for kids 3-12, free for children under 3. Zoo hours are 10am to 5pm weekdays, and 10am – 5:30pm weekends, April through October, and 10am – 4:30pm daily, November through April. The Queens Zoo is located at 53-51 111th Street in Flushing Meadow’s Corona Park in Queens.

For further information, call 718-271-1500 or visit www.queenszoo.com.

will discuss the hot topic of decoding Hip Hop’s Cultural Impact on Popular culture, Mass Media and Society at large. Seating is limited for the Hip Hop Summit. First Come, First Served.

Valerie Norman Gammon, Director of Cultural Affairs for the City of Miramar, announced that the Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark recognizes the cultural impact that Hip Hop Music has on popular Culture and society at-large.

Celebrating this genre of music during Hip Hop History Monthin November with a Hip Hop Summit and Show featuring two very talented artists, SVET and Karina Iglesias is pivotal in honoring the positive influences of Hip Hop.

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