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HONORED ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Mayor Announces $8.9 WITH MillionLIFETIME Restoration of GRAND ARMY PLAZA

York a former chancellor Starsjoined News 2015 Annual MayorThe Bill Black de Blasio NYC side of Prospect Park, our crown jewel 1980. Alliance alsoand received $1 million in of the Dinner will honor Mayorin the County of Kings," said Borough New York public schools system. Parks Awards Commissioner Mitchell funding from the Brooklyn delegation Nearly 40 years later, the Arch is David Dinkins,Borough Rep. Charles J. Silver and Brooklyn President Eric Adams. of the New York City Council Stephen for Pioneering producers once again in need of restoration. Rangel, Rep. Yvette Clarke, President Eric Adams to announce infrastructure improvements to the Byrd and Alia Jones, through their “Grand Army Plaza is the front door of This $8.9 million capital project will Peebles, nearly R. $9Donahue million in funding forBarbara the park's former Rose Garden in the company Front Row Production, Prospect Park, a welcoming gathering enable the Alliance to replace the Arnwine, Inez Barron, restoration of Grand Army Plaza,Sabrina spot for communities on both the northeast corner“Cat of the brought onPark. a HotThis Tin Roof” Arch's roof, clean and repoint the Lamb, Dr. Rudy Crew, Stephen including the historic Soldier and and the restoration of Grand ArmyDesire” and “A Streetcar Named east and west sides of the park. The brick and stone structure, repair the SailorsByrd, Memorial Arch and the Plaza will advance the Alliance's Alia Jones, and the CentralAlliance is incredibly excited to be interior iron staircases that lead to with a multi-ethnic cast to landscaped berms that frame the injustice current focus on the northeast corner Park Five survivors of gross able to restore this public treasure the roof, and replace the interior and Broadway. In 2016 they bring plaza. on Prospect Park 18 Alliance, the of the park, which also includes the December from 6:00pm – to its original grandeur,” said Sue exterior lighting. The project will also “Eclipsed” with Oscar Winner non-profit that operates Park 46 West restoration of the Flatbush Avenue 10:00pm at MISTthe Harlem, Donoghue, President, Prospect Park include replanting the landscaped Lupita Nyong ’O to Broadway. in partnership with the City, will 116th Street. Alliance. berms that frame the Plaza on its east perimeter of the park, through undertake the project, which builds fundingHonorees, from Borough President Eric the so-called Central “Each chosen “Our award-winning team of architects and west sides, which are sustained on their workhonoree over 30 years to for restore Adams and New York City Council Park 5, are collectively and by Alliance horticultural crews and recognition has demonstrated and landscape architects has Prospect Park, in particular the Majority Leader Laurie Cumbo; the individually heroes. They are volunteers. This includes adding new exceptional the restoration of many northeast corner ofleadership the park. and vision inundertaken construction of two new entrances survivors of one of the ugliest David Dinkins Charles Rangel trees and replacing the existing chain her aorgreat his respective profession or important Park destinations, from “It’s been week in Brooklyn on Flatbush Avenue--the miscarriage of justice in New York’s link fence with a low steel panel fence. to the park and inand some significant the Carousel to the LeFrak Center at talkingendeavor with residents listening to first new entrances to the park since history; having been railroaded majority. She now leads The was a member of the New York Additionally, the Alliance will remove measure and has contributed towards Lakeside, and this work is central to their concerns, there’s no better the 1940s--through funding from and unjustly convicted for a crime Transformative Justice Coalition. City Council, representing the the broken bluestone pavement that in the park.” a more society in this our mission way tocreating cap off this weekjust than to invest NYC Parks Parks and without th theythrough did not its commit for which surrounds the plaza's John F. Kennedy Arnwine was for 26 years executive 40 council district in Brooklyn, country,” says Black Star said News “The city’s provision of funding for the in the borough’s public spaces,” Borders program; and restoring they served long prison sentences Memorial and the Bailey Fountain with director of the Lawyers’ Committee succeeding her mother, Una S. and publisher Milton restoration of Grand Army Plaza is th Mayorfounder Bill de Blasio. “Grand Army pathways, benches lighting ranging fromand seven yearsintothe 13 years granitefor pavement. Civil Rights Under the Law. T. Clarke. the current 114 great news for theInpark, for Brooklyn, Plaza welcomes to Brooklyn’s most northeast corner of the park through Allimadi. us “Obviously much work before being exonerated when the serves on and forCongress the entire Clarke city of New York,” In addition the restoration of formerly afunding from the mayor. Inezto Barron, honoree, beloved park, to andbewith thishere funding, needs done and actual rapist confessed. They are: the Energy andBarry Commerce said Council Member S. Grand State Army Plaza, Prospect Park is now we canaround fully realize the beauty of this Assembly member, the world.” Yusef Abdus Salaam; Raymond Committee, for Grodenchik, Chair ofresponsible the New York monument honoring those who have a New York City council member The gala starts at 6:00pm with a City Council Santana Jr., Antron McCray, Kevin consumer protection, food Committee on Parks served.” and a champion of ALLIANCE education for PROSPECT PARK TO UNDERTAKE RESTORATION cocktail hour to be followed by theand Recreation. Richardson, and Kharey Wise. safety, energy development, “I look forward to public our youth. “The Soldiers andawards Sailorsceremonies. arch is an There dinner and communications, OF HISTORIC SOLDIER AND SAILORS The MEMORIAL seeing health, the project move forward.”the Black StarARCH News, AND which focuses iconic will landmark in Brooklyn, and a by Honoree Imhotep Gary Byrd is be musical entertainment environment, and interstate and on investigative journalism, has SURROUNDING BERMS Army Plaza was designed by grand opera welcome for so many visitors a legendary radio talk show host singer Cassandra Douglas Grand international commerce. been featured as a result of some if park creators Frederick Law Olmsted to beautiful Prospect Park,” phenomenon said and executive producer, radio DJ, and from harmonica its news scoops, on CNN, The New and Calvert Vaux asPeebles, the grandhonoree, formal is R. Donahue NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell poet, songwriter, music recording William Galison. David Dinkins is York Daily News, The New York entrance of Prospect Park at the time a leading developer and founder of J. Silver, FAICP.for “The arch and its artist and producer, rapper, writer honored Lifetime Achievement Post, The Village Voice, and Brill’s of its construction in Co., 1867.the In nation’s 1889, largest The Peebles surroundings are long overdue for and community activist. He began — he was New York City’s first the Plaza became the site of the Content magazine. repairs, and we are grateful to Mayor African American-owned real his career as a radio DJ in Buffalo African American mayor and also and Sailors Arch, which was de Blasio and Prospect Park Alliance Soldiers estate firm with $3.5 billion worth Past Black Star News honorees at age 15. For over 30 years, he’s welcomed Nelson Mandela to thededicated in 1892 to commemorate for recognizing the need to restore of properties under development been a talk show host at WBLS and have included: Gil Noble (Like It after historelease in 1990. those who fought with the Grand city Army Plaza its former glory.” or management — Union he was one Is), Rep. Maxine Waters, Soledad WLIB radio in New York City. He troops of during the Civil War. The arch Rangel, honored the pioneering developerswho “GrandRep. ArmyCharles Plaza should livealso up to O’Brien (CNN), Ms. Camille Cosby, also has a Friday night radio talk was designed John H. Duncan with for Lifetime Achievement, helped by turn around and revitalize the grandeur of its rich history, as has sculptures Voza Rivers (New Heritage Theatre), show on WBAI. by Frederick MacMonnies. serveddestination in Congress 1971. He is the once-blighted Anacostia a signature to since millions Errol Louis (NY1 News), Amel On topneighborhood of the arch is ain“Quadriga” of D.C. Honoree Sabrina Lamb, founder a recipient of The and Bronze medal for Washington, of people from Brooklyn Larrieux (Entertainer), Dr. William who represents the United of World of Money, is a champion helping soldiers behind enemyColumbia, A champion of African-American beyond. I thanksave Mayor de Blasio Pollard (Medgar Evers College), States, surrounded by two winged of financial literacy for youth-- she line during the Korean War. economic empowerment Peebles’ is and the Prospect Park Alliance for Herm Edwards (NY Jets), Nayaba Victories who trumpet her arrival. teaches knowledge about handling spearheading a multi-million contemplating a possible run for NYC Rep. Yvette Clarke isdollar a Democratic Arinde (Amsterdam News), La-Verna Smaller sculptures mounted on money, budgeting and planning. investment into of restoring historic mayor in 2017. member the USour House of Fountain (Columbia University), pedestals depict soldiers and sailors. arch, refreshing the greenery, Dr. Rudy Crew, honoree, is one of Representatives fromand New Lillian Roberts (DC37), Desiree Dancy The Arch was landmarked 1975, civil Honoree Barbara in Arnwine, replacing the cracked the nation’s leading educators. He’s York whose 9th pavement. district covers (New York Times), Greg Floyd (Local when the structure was in severe rights lawyer, is a champion of This project the workBefore disrepair, and in 1976 Columbia muchcomplements of central Brooklyn. 237), Rev. Al Sharpton (National president of Medgar Evers College protecting voting rights of ethnic my administration has undertaken fell fromgroups her chariot. The City entering Congress in 2007, to she literallyminority Action Network), and many others. of The City University of New — the emerging advance access and equity to every undertook a restoration of the Arch in

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“The Bahamas is a vacation paradise, that’s well known, but the message I’d like each of you to take away from my short talk this morning is that when it comes to investing, “It’s Better In The Bahamas,” The Honourable Dionisio D’Aguilar, Minister of Tourism and Aviation for The Bahamas, told attendees at a luncheon during the recent 22nd Annual International African American Hotel Ownership and Investment Summit and Trade Show. The Minister, who was presented with an Apex award for Distinguished Service at the closing banquet of the summit, provided his remarks at the Summits Annual Scholarship Award’s luncheon, sponsored by the Marriott, at the Marriott’s Biscayne Bay Hotel, Miami, Florida. He shared that in the last 12 months, The Bahamas have engaged in an overhaul of procedures and protocols to create an environment

where the ease of doing business in The Bahamas is historically at its optimum best. Annually, the summit is attended by African American hoteliers, entrepreneurs, national leaders and hospitality representatives, city/state/country development representatives and financial experts. “This morning, no doubt, there are many of you here who have been looking for the right opportunity to invest,” the Minister said, before stating, “We need to talk. My recommendation to you is that you take a hard, serious look at The Bahamas.” Minister D’Aguilar disclosed that in the last quarter of 2017 the Government of The Bahamas enacted the Commercial Enterprises Act, “which is a package of legislation specifically designed to improve the ease of doing business and attract new and

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operating and owning hotels; increase vendor opportunities & executive level jobs for minorities, thereby creating wealth within the African-American community. The Islands Of The Bahamas have a place in the sun for everyone from Nassau and Paradise Island to Grand Bahama to The Abaco Islands, The Exuma Islands, Harbour Island, Long Island and others. Each island has its own personality and attractions for a variety of vacation styles with some of the world’s best scuba diving, fishing, sailing, boating, as well as, shopping and dining. The destination offers an easily accessible tropical getaway and provides convenience for travelers with preclearance through U.S. customs and immigration, and the Bahamian dollar at par with the U.S. dollar. Do everything or do nothing, just remember It’s Better in The Bahamas. For more information on travel packages, activities and accommodations, call 1-800-Bahamas or visit www. Bahamas.com.

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First Lady Chirlane McCray and New York Police Department announced that the police department will provide more crime victims with the support and resources needed to recover from the trauma of experiencing a crime. The NYPD is expanding the Crime Victims Assistance Program (CVAP) to all of the city’s 77 precincts and nine Police Service Areas (PSA), making it the first police department in the country to make such a service available to crime victims citywide.

we don't want anyone to feel alone and without support,” said First Lady Chirlane McCray, who leads the City's mental health and substance misuse efforts. “ThriveNYC is committed to ensuring all crime victims have access to mental health services. By expanding the Crime Victim Advocate Partnership to all 77 precincts and all nine Police Service Areas in NYC, any New Yorker who has been a victim of a crime will have access to the support they need.”

CVAP is a free and confidential program that pairs crime victims with trained advocates who help mitigate post-event trauma by discussing their safety concerns, legal rights, and ways to navigate the criminal justice system in a meaningful way. NYPD coordinates with Safe Horizon, the largest non-profit services agency in the United States, to provide crime victims with a number of resources, including crisis intervention, access to counseling and support groups, emergency housing or relocation assistance, and information on other local services that can help them with crime-related needs. “The pain and emotional vulnerability of being a victim of crime can linger long after the violence or violation has happened. In the safest big city in the country,

“This trailblazing program is the product of seamless collaboration with our partners at Safe Horizon, and New Yorkers’ willingness and ability to share responsibility for public safety,” said NYPD Commissioner James P. O’Neill. “It is an invaluable resource for every New York City neighborhood as police officers and victim advocates work together to keep residents safe, and ensure that they feel safe, too.” “CVAP allows us as a city to reach people in great need at a very vulnerable time—immediately following a crime,” said Deputy Commissioner for Collaborative Policing Susan Herman. “We are so pleased that victim advocates are now in every precinct and PSA in the city, making it more convenient than ever before to help victims of

crime rebuild their lives.” Ensuring CVAP is available citywide supports a central goal of ThriveNYC, the roadmap championed by First Lady of New York City Chirlane McCray that aims to help New Yorkers better navigate the city’s mental health services. A major public awareness campaign will roll out this fall to ensure the public is familiar with the services CVAP provides. “In New York City no crime victim has to rebuild their life or navigate the system alone,” said ThriveNYC Executive Director Alexis Confer. “I applaud First Lady McCray for her leadership in bringing this program to all precincts and PSA’s. I also want to thank the crime victim’s advocates for the important work they do every day to support survivors of crime in our city.” Since its launch in 2016, CVAP has helped thousands of New Yorkers feel safe and assisted in the aftermath of a crime. The program’s positive impact is clear: from the start of the program in July 2016 through July 31, 2018, CVAP advocates across the city have reviewed more than 500,000 police reports to help proactively identify victims who may be in need of their services. During that same time period, CVAP has interacted with approximately 70,000 individuals to make sure they are aware of

their rights and options after being victimized by a crime, advocating for nearly 11,000 New Yorkers to help them navigate various services such as housing, mental health, public benefits, and the criminal justice system. “The Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) makes key connections between victims and critical supports,” said Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence Cecile Noel. “For victims of intimate partner violence in particular, these supports are vital to addressing safety concerns, navigating the criminal justice process, and connecting to other support services and resources. We applaud this important and successful partnership between law enforcement and social services.” CVAP is part of the Department’s broader commitment to drive down crime and strengthen ties to local communities through innovative neighborhood policing. That same commitment made July 2018 the safest on record in New York City and places the department on track to finish 2018 under a total of 100,000 index crimes, which would be only the second time the NYPD has reached this milestone in the CompStat-era.

“The pain and emotional vulnerability of being a victim of crime can linger long after the violence or violation has happened. In the safest big city in the country, we don't want anyone to feel alone and without support.”

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YOUTH S u p p o r t o f S i c k l e C e l l D i s e a s e L e g i s l at i o n A P P R O V E D It has been confirmed that EMMAUS supports Sickle Cell Disease Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2018 (S. 2465). The legislation seeks to improve the understanding of health care system utilization patterns of people with sickle cell disease (SCD) and establish cost-effective practices to improve and extend the lives of these patients. On July 25, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee unanimously approved S. 2465, the Sickle Cell Disease Research, Surveillance, Prevention and Treatment Act of 2018. Next, it will be reviewed by the full Senate. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder characterized by the production of an altered form of hemoglobin which polymerizes and becomes fibrous, causing red blood cells to become rigid and change form so they appear sickle shaped instead of soft and rounded. Patients with sickle cell disease suffer from debilitating episodes of sickle cell crises, which occur when the rigid, adhesive and inflexible red blood cells occlude blood vessels. Sickle cell crises cause excruciating pain as a result of insufficient oxygen being delivered to tissue, referred to as tissue ischemia, and inflammation. These events may lead to a variety of other adverse outcomes such as acute chest syndrome that requires hospitalization. Sickle cell disease is an orphan disease, affecting approximately 100,000 patients in the U.S. and millions worldwide, with significant unmet medical needs.

“As a physician who has treated SCD patients for more than twenty years, I know first-hand the impact of this disease,” said Yutaka Niihara, MD, MPH, CEO and founder of Emmaus Life Sciences. “This condition exacts a terrible toll on patients, their families and the community in terms of pain, missing school or work and hospitalizations. We are pleased to see this legislation and look forward to it being passed.” Juanita Gougis added, “As a patient with sickle cell disease, I am adding my voice in support of this bill and its recognition of the importance of a better understanding of the prevalence of SCD and its associated health implications.”

in the U.S., and Orphan Medicinal Product designation in the EU. On July 18, 2018, Emmaus announced that the New England Journal of Medicine published results of the company’s 48-week, phase 3 clinical trial of Endari, which supported the FDA approval in July 2017.

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“On July 25, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee unanimously approved S. 2465, the Sickle Cell Disease Research, Surveillance, Prevention and Treatment Act of 2018,” said Beverley FrancisGibson, president/CEO for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. “This is wonderful news, and we are grateful for the efforts of Senators Tim Scott (RSC) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), who introduced the bill. However, we must continue our collaborative advocacy efforts to address the complexities of sickle cell disease and to ensure that the bill becomes law.” Endari™ (L-glutamine oral powder), Emmaus’ first commercially available product, was approved in July 2017 by the FDA and was the first treatment in nearly 20 years for sickle cell disease. Endari has received Orphan Drug designation

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- By Holly Caplan From the moment my daughter got out of school in May to the end of July, was a complete blur. It was a blur of summer camp, work, travel, deadlines, proposals and pool parties. The fact that she was going back to school in three weeks had not occurred to me. When it did, I panicked. Where did the time go? I frantically realized I had no idea what day school started and had to ask another mom. I got a brisk answer of “August 20th,” which I like to call the “working mom fail” response. The guilt of not knowing when my child starts 2nd grade and feeling completely overwhelmed set in. Where do I begin? I’ve got to sign her up for fall activities, get a new backpack, lunchbox, some new clothes and also manage my job, meetings, travel and various work expectations. As working moms I think we feel there is no easy way to do all of this and keep a clear head and stay on task, but I have found five great tips for surviving back to school as a working mom:

1 Order Online:

them do the grocery shopping for you. Do it a day or two before school starts. The kids can make their requests so they get to put some creativity into their lunchbox choices. Other positives are that it isn’t expensive to shop online and it saves money because you avoid over-buying in a store.

2 Let the Laundry Lie:

Where does your laundry lie? Mine sits on a bed in the guest room. Clean, yet unfolded. But clean. The point here is, let your laundry lie. It is okay to let some things slip during back -to -school time. You will have so much on your plate as it is, don’t let the mundane domestic stuff get to you. Not having every thing completed or accomplished around the house is okay. You will not get a ticket or a fine for letting some things in the household fall behind. Give yourself permission to know that it is okay if you don’t get everything done. It is completely normal, and you will eventually catch up.

3 Get Your Routine Back:

In the summer our routines are typically off. As I mentioned, it can feel like a complete blur when so much is going on. Activities, camp and work will run you, instead of you running them. No shock there. Bringing structure and school back into your life can be a struggle, but welcome it because it brings the return of normalcy. Give yourself a cushion returning to the routine by practicing earlier bedtimes and waking times week before school starts. This will get us parents and kids back on schedule. Also, create a family calendar with upcoming school activities and your work schedule to make sure that all planets are aligned,

Spare yourself the hustle of shopping. No need to throw everyone in the car in 100-degree heat to head to your favorite retail super store, fend off the kiddos requests for toys and candy while backto-school shopping. It is not worth it. Modern technology allows us the ability to order online for backpacks, clothing and supplies. Think of the time and energy you will save by sitting on your couch and checking some boxes and swiping “check out”. This also applies to grocery shopping too, which is becoming more and more common. Download the app for Shipt or Amazon Prime and let

and if not, this gives you time to create a family management strategy.

4 Be Guilt Free:

I think the hardest thing about being a working mom during back-to-school is missing school events. The hallmarks of the beginning of the school year like Fall Festival or Meet the Teacher are big events for the kids. Missing them can make you feel disconnected from their little lives and the guilt can take over. This is also difficult because you miss the chance to meet other parents and classmates at these events. You start to feel like a constant outsider because you are the mom who isn’t around enough. Don’t beat yourself up or hold yourself to an impossible standard. Know that you are doing everything that you can to accommodate both school and work and that you are still present in your kids lives, even when you can’t physically be with them.

5 Connect with other working moms: I have a lot of wonderful friends who are stay-at-home moms. They tend to keep me grounded and I rely on them a lot for my sanity. Working mom friends

can be super supportive too because they are most likely experiencing the same emotions and situations. For overall complaining, coping and time management ideas your working mom friends will happily listen and help you. In addition, their schedules will most likely parallel yours, so for all of those 2:30 play dates you have missed, you can now do play dates on schedules that accommodate the work day. The silver lining here is that you get to solidify strong relationships with other women who will stand by you when you need support. Managing back-to-school time will never be perfect or fool proof, but working outside of the home can bring on some added stress. It is balancing act that can cause disruption as you get adjusted to the new school year and schedules. Know that you are not alone, and we are all muddling through it together. Holly Caplan is a mom, workplace issues expert, career coach and author of Surviving the Dick Clique: A Girl's Guide to Surviving the Male Dominated Corporate World. For more information, please visit, www. hollycaplan.com and connect with her on Twitter, @hollymcaplan.

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“America to Me” follows students, teachers and administrators in suburban Chicago’s Oak Park and River Forest High School, one of the country’s highest performing and diverse public schools, over the course of a year, as they grapple with decades-long racial and educational inequities — in addition to the challenges that today’s teenagers face. Digging deep into the experiences of a racially diverse student population, “America to Me” sparks candid conversations about what has succeeded and what has failed in the quest to achieve racial equity and overcome obstacles in America’s education system. James captures critical moments within this vibrant highschool ecosystem with students who share their confessionals of how their American experience has been.

premiere with the first five episodes at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival in the new “Indie Episodic” category. Episodes were also previewed at Full Frame and AFI DOCS. The “Share Your Voice” contest is an extension of Starz and Participant Media’s social impact campaign partnership designed to encourage candid conversations about racial equality. Together, they joined forces to create a downloadable Community Conversation Toolkit and, alongside the release of each new episode, the campaign will host a high-profile screening event in one city across the

country. Over the course of the 10 weeks, these events will seed a timely national dialogue anchored by the series, and kick off activities across the country to inspire students, teachers, parents and community leaders to develop local initiatives that address inequities in their own communities. Join the conversation at http://www.participant.com/ AmericaToMe. For more information, go to the official STARZ Facebook Page and follow @STARZ on Twitter and Instagram. Join the conversation with #AmericaToMe and #STARZ. Website: https://www.starz.com

“This spoken word contest encourages students to share, in their own words, what it’s like to live and learn in America today,” said Alison Hoffman, Chief Marketing Officer for Starz. “It’s illuminating to hear the students of Oak Park tell their stories in the series, and we look forward to hearing different perspectives from students around the country.” “America to Me” made its world

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Megachurch 'G R E E N L E A F ' Returns This Fall Sarah Glover,Drama President •

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today that the third season of its hit megachurch drama Sarah Glover is the president "Greenleaf," from global content of leader NABJ. She’s a former 3-term NABJ Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), awardboard member and 4-term winning writer/producer Craig chapter Wright board member. Sarah served as ("Lost," "Six Feet Under") and executive ABC has renewed its popular presidentClement of PABJVirgo during theBook 2011 producers ("The family comedy for ("The atofifth NABJ Convention, contributing of Negros"), Kriss Black-ish Turner Towner season. Romanoffs," "Thefundraising. Soul Man") and NABJ’s record Oprah premiere Tuesday, SarahWinfrey Gloverwill is the formeronsocial The pickup was never in question August 28 and Wednesday, August media editor for NBC Owned 29 at 10 p.m. each season, —Television Black-ish isnight. oneLast of ABC’s Stations. Prior to "Greenleaf" was Wednesday night's joining NBC OTS, she acclaimed worked strongest and most #1 series for Africanat original NBC10cable Philadelphia (2012comedies, andand it comes from American women averaging over 2 2014), Philadelphia Daily News sister total studio ABCinStudios. million viewers Live+3. The

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done before - survive as the sole head pastor of a megachurch after a major rift between its founding couple. Grace, meanwhile, works undercover in the company of Rochelle, hoping to discover Rochelle's motives and true identity before the Bishop is swept away on a raging river of vanity and desire. Across town at Triumph, Jacob (Lamman Rucker) and Kerissa (Kim Hawthorne) try not to make the same mistakes Bishop and Lady Mae made as they work to build their own evangelical empire and manage parenting their teenage daughter Zora (Lovie Simone), but the roots of sin delve deep and old habits die hard. Sophia's (Desiree Ross) faith is tested when an unforeseen medical issue arises; Charity (Deborah Joy Winans) struggles to make peace

with Kevin (Tye White) and find her place in the world; and Grace works to keep an abused woman from death row for the crime of defending her own life. Meanwhile, Darius (Rick Fox) finds himself in conflict due to being entangled in an increasingly strained relationship with Grace.

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affluent African-American family Iyanla Vanzant, six-time New York journalists of color. Times' best-selling author, struggling to raise theiracclaimed kids in spiritual life coach and star of OWN's Sarah Glover gets the story. She the largely white culture of wellpopular "Iyanla: My Life," portrays chronicled theFix infamous Christina to-do suburbia. herself helping Charity (Deborah Joyled Regusters trial for NBC10 and Winans) finally find her place in the the Daily News video team on the Greenleaf family. Multiple“Tainted Grammy Pulitzer Prize-winning Award-winning recording artist, actress,

Divas") guest stars in the recurring role Justice” series, which resulted of Maxine Patterson-a famous Christian in a federalspeaker investigation the of a motivational and theofCEO Philadelphia Police Department. global Christian self-help empire; an old She’sofbeen fellowships friend Ladyawarded Mae's (Lynn Whitfield) The critically praised show, fromcollege the Kiplinger Program from days, Maxine will beinLady known for tackling hot-button Publicsounding Affairs Journalism and ally Mae's board and greatest issues suchattempts asMedia police brutality, Knight Digital as Lady Mae toCenter. consolidate her power at Calvary. Sarah is an NABJ baby (1995) Black Lives Matter and the and

has a passion for"Greenleaf," developing the In season threebeen of all N-word, has nominated next generation of journalists and the turbulent forces that Grace's for seven Primetime broadening the skills ofEmmys, veteran (Merle Dandridge) return to Memphis including two forserved outstanding journalists. She’s onnot thejust unleashed threaten to destroy Board of series, Governors of the the church her family built, butPen theand comedy along with family Fallout from last season's Pencilitself. Club, the oldest continuously multiple Golden Globe noms, shocking revelation of Bishop's operating U.S. press club. (Keith including a best actress win David) infidelities with Lady Mae's The consummate professional, for Tracee Ellis Ross, and a (Lynn Whitfield) sister Mavis (Oprah Sarah is as a graduate of Syracuse Winfrey), well as reverberations TCA Award for Outstanding University, S.I. dalliance Newhouse School from his current with that of Achievement Comedy. Public Communications where insidious Jezebel,inRochelle Cross she received herstars BAlead inAnthony Photojournalism/ (LeToya Luckett) to all-out war in Black-ish the Greenleaf home,Studies. setting the African American SheBishop Anderson asonSU Dre, Rosscourse as and Lady at Mae a collision studied the London Photo Rainbow, as Zoey, that, unless God orShahidi Grace intervenes, Centre andYara Edinboro University can only end one way: divorce. In Jr., the Marcus Scribner as Andre of Pennsylvania, receiving her wake of the marital mayhem, Lady MA in Communication Miles Brown as Jack,Studies. Marsai Mae rushes to reconnect with Maxine Her thesis was “A West African Martin as Diane, Jenifer Patterson (Patti LaBelle), an old friend Journey: Semiotic Analysis, and nowas a world-famous Christian Lewis Ruby, and Laurence Visual Ethnography and motivational speaker, in an Viewing Fishburne as Pops. attempt Photojournalism.” to reclaim her forsaken call to preach and thus do what no First Lady has

"Greenleaf" is produced for OWN by Lionsgate in association with Harpo Films and Pine City. Executive producers are Oprah Winfrey, Craig Wright ("Lost," "Six Feet Under"), Clement Virgo ("The Book of Negroes"), and Kriss Turner Towner ("The Romanoffs," "The Soul Man") Viewers can catch up on the show's complete first and second seasons on Netflix.

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BUSINE S S WALMART Supports Future Leaders With $2 Million in Funding Walmart has announced $2 million

in grants to organizations working to expand internship opportunities for diverse youth populations, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI). The grants build on previous Walmart funding to the two nonprofits, bringing the company’s total investment to more than $6 million over the last several years. The funding will help provide career pathways on Capitol Hill for students and young professionals through education and hands-on experience in the nation’s capital. “At Walmart, our commitment to diversity and inclusion spreads beyond our stores and out into the communities where our associates and customers live,” said Julie Gehrki, vice president of programs at Walmart. “Through relationships with organizations like CHCI and CBCF that reflect the diversity of American society, we can open the door to help more young people build a career in public service and expand the pipeline of talent on Capitol Hill and beyond by providing our future leaders with the tools needed for success.” At a time when people of color currently make up less than 20 percent of U.S. lawmakers (Pew Research Center), these grants come at a critical moment. Although diverse populations represent approximately 36 percent of the population, only 7.1 percent are

senior staffers in the Senate, according to the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies. The CBCF will receive a threeyear, $1 million grant to help prepare college students and young professionals for careers in public policy and advocacy. The funding will provide exposure to the development and implementation of national policies – from Capitol Hill to federal field offices – as well as support intern housing, monthly stipends, professional development and leadership training. A three-year, $1 million grant to the CHCI will provide Latino undergraduates with paid summer or spring Congressional internships. Through Walmart’s support, students will gain valuable work experience, benefit from a strong leadership development curriculum, participate in a community service project and interact with professionals and industry leaders in Washington, D.C. “The CBCF is committed to increasing diversity on Capitol Hill and in the public sector by creating a new generation of informed and engaged citizens and leaders,” said Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Chair, CBCF Board of Directors. “Internships are a critical component toward building a career in public policy. Through Walmart’s continued support and dedicated partnership, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation has successfully increased the number

“At Walmart, our commitment to diversity and inclusion spreads beyond our stores and out into the communities where our associates and customers live.” -Julie Gehrki, Vice President of Programs

of scholars who have access to the intern-to-staffer pipeline.” “Walmart has led the way as the Founding Partner for CHCI’s Congressional Internship Program by significantly investing in our nation’s future leaders," said Rep. Joaquín Castro, chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. "We value Walmart’s support of CHCI’s mission to address underrepresentation of Latinos on Capitol Hill by providing transformative experiences and the critical skills needed to embark on careers in public service.” Walmart has a long history supporting diversity and inclusion to create equal access to opportunity. Recently, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation granted

nearly $4 million to organizations helping to promote access, equity and inclusion among diverse populations. The funding was part of the Foundation’s Diversity & Inclusion competitive grant competition, which provides support to initiatives with measurable impact on and demonstrated reach into diverse communities including African Americans, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Asian American and Pacific Islander, women and girls, the LGBTQ community and individuals with disabilities. For more information on Walmart’s commitment to diversity and education, please visit https:// corporate.walmart.com/globalresponsibility/opportunity/diversityand-inclusion.

Sony Pictures Hires ELLENE V. MILES As Senior VP

Sony Pictures Entertainment has brought on marketing vet Ellene V. Miles to join the Motion Picture

Group’s marketing team in the newly carved out position of SVP Intersectional Marketing. The

announcement was made by Andre Caraco, co-president of domestic marketing. Miles, who will report to Caraco, will work across all of the group’s marketing operations to establish holistic multicultural and inclusionbased strategies for all our films.

yet interwoven to create unique experiences. In the email, Caraco said that “the role will connect and align these operations in this space to ensure our campaigns achieve maximum exposure to the widest possible audiences.”

In a memo sent out to employees this afternoon, Caraco said Miles’ role will involve “broad, 360-degree diversity-based marketing strategies that will inform all facets of our film campaigns including publicity, creative, digital, media, research, and promotions.”

Previously, Miles served as director of publicity and -programming at the DuVernay Agency and was publicity director at Atlanta-based entertainment and lifestyle marketing agency Liquid Soul Media. Most recently, Miles held a VP spot in Terry Hines and Associates’ targeted marketing division, the MRKT, and was the principal and founder of EV Miles Media, working on films like Superfly and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.

Intersectionality is a term that acknowledges the nuances of identifying classifications like class, race, sexuality, gender, age, etc, as not mutually exclusive

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STORM SEASON By Richard Gibbs Florida Power & Light Company

Tropical weather in Florida is a way of life. The Sunshine State leads the nation in landfalling hurricanes with nearly 120. Properly preparing for hurricane season now can save you and your employees unwanted stress when a storm is imminent. The key is having a plan in place when that time comes. Here are some tips from Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) to help get you going as we head into the heart of storm season.

Plan ahead:

 Ensure your employees’ contact information is up to date.  Have a plan in place to communicate after the storm passes, e.g. set up a telephone number with a message featuring updates to inform employees of the status of company operations.  Establish a safe area away from exterior glass windows and doors if you plan to shelter at your business.  Identify what you need to secure your building, important equipment and who will help; outline specific tasks and conduct a training session.  Bookmark FPL.com/outage and save 1-800-4OUTAGE to your cell phone to report and check the status of your restoration.  Download FPL’s Mobile App in the App Store or Google Play, or text the word "App" to MyFPL (69375).

Generator safety:

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from a generator connected to a business’s wiring will "back feed" into utility lines – which can severely injure or kill a neighbor or utility crew working to restore power.  DO NOT run generators inside your business or garage.  Keep generators away from all open windows to prevent the fumes from entering your business.  Use a battery-operated carbon monoxide alarm to monitor possible dangerous gas levels.  Turn off all connected appliances before starting your generator.  Turn connected appliances on one at a time, never exceeding the generator’s rated wattage.  DO NOT touch a generator if you are wet, standing in water or on damp ground.  NEVER refuel a hot generator or one that is running – hot engine parts or exhaust can ignite gasoline. Have plenty of gas safely stored in gas containers to operate your generator.

time to allow employees to secure their own homes, and inform clients that you’re closing early and when you plan to reopen.

After a storm:

 Make your safety and the safety of your employees a priority.  DO NOT travel, or ask employees to travel, until it is safe to do so. Watch for downed power

lines. Call 911 or FPL at 1-800-4OUTAGE to report fallen, dangerous power lines. Always assume that every power line is energized.  Take inventory to determine and record losses – based off of photos and recordings you took for insurance purposes. Always keep safety top of mind and see more valuable storm tips at FPL.com/storm.

Before a storm:

 Pay attention to instructions from public officials and the media. Identify outdoor equipment, materials and structures that could become airborne and move them to a safe location.  Park vehicles in safe, protected areas such as a covered garage.  Charge your cell phone and keep it ready by obtaining portable chargers. Make multiple back-ups of computer files and data and store records off premises.  Run a special voice message informing employees and customers on the status of company operations.  Close offices with sufficient August 30, 2018 - September 5, 2018

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END NO TE S Brooklyn Music School St. Felix Centennial Gala Thursday, October 25, 20 1 8 

Brooklyn Music School (BMS) announces the St. Felix Street Centennial Gala on Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 6pm10pm at DUMBO Loft, 155 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY. Tickets range from $100 - $500, and sponsorship levels are available from $1000 - $10,000. Tickets and Sponsorship Packages are available at: https:// www.nycharities.org/events/ EventLevels.aspx?etid=10658.

Music School has maintained our distinctive approach to bringing the joy of music and performing arts to all ages, ethnic groups, and abilities and embracing the rich tapestry of musical

Felix Street  Funding for financial aid and merit-based scholarships for deserving students in music, dance, and performing arts

The Brooklyn Music School views music and performance as the birthright of all people, an essential way that human beings connect with others and explore their creativity. The study

The evening features Grammy Award winner Arturo O'Farrill, recognized as one of the greatest names in Latin jazz today and founder of the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, as guest host. "Learning music and playing music... has incredible parallels for our day-to-day existence as human beings. All the ideas of discipline and having a sense of yourself and translating that to music, that's all part of life's journey," said Arturo O'Farrill. A hundred years ago, the Brooklyn Music School had outgrown its location on Grand Avenue at the converted "Tub of Blood Saloon," which had been home to a notorious New York gang in the 19th century before becoming a community music school in 1909. The school's founders had the vision to move into a new location on St. Felix Street, next to the Brooklyn Academy of Music Opera House in the heart of Ft. Greene. Over the following century, the school has grown from serving 250 students to 8,000 students at our historic home on St. Felix and across New York City. "Over the decades, the Brooklyn NewYorkTrendnyc

Arturo O'Farrill. traditions that make Brooklyn a musical melting pot of creativity," said Crocker Coulson, Chair of the Board of Trustees. "The enormous growth in served students in recent years, ranging from toddlers to seniors, speaks to the dire need for music and performing arts education in our community. The data are conclusive: quality music instruction has a dramatic impact on both academic performance and life outcomes, especially for those from disadvantaged backgrounds. This is a chance to celebrate what the team at BMS has achieved and look forward to the future!" The Brooklyn Music School plans to increase accessibility to outstanding music and performing arts education and create a safe and welcoming environment for students, including:  Urgent structural repairs and improvements to our historical brownstone facility at 126 St.

Key Programs of Brooklyn Music School  BMS Outreach brings music and performing arts to public schools and senior centers across NYC. BMS Music Mentors offers full scholarships for dedicated students from lower income families, with a 100% college matriculation rate for participants since inception. BMS provides financial aid to nearly 40% of our private lesson students. BMS "Arts Reaching Youth" After-School provides affordable music and arts programming to Brooklyn families. BMS Vocal Arts provides preprofessional opera training to emerging artists and staging fully produced operas, musicals and cabaret performances. BMS embraces the full range of musical traditions that enrich New York City, including classical, jazz, African and African diaspora, middle eastern, Jewish, American roots, and many others

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of music has been demonstrated to enhance academic learning and help develop discipline and confidence that will serve children well throughout their lives. As part of the vision of reinventing the community music school for the 21st Century, BMS is dedicated to:  Making high quality musical instruction approachable and affordable to a wide range of students.  Creating frequent opportunities for performance for our students and cultural enrichment for our community.  Representing a wide range of musical traditions, including European, African, Middle Eastern, and American to represent the diversity of Brooklyn's musical talent.  Offering a warm and welcoming space for families and individuals to explore new talents and make lasting friendships. For more information, visit www.brooklynmusicschool.org. www.newyorktrendnyc.com | 11

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