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Gov. Cuomo Calls on Senate to Vote ROE V. WADE Into State Law
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FLORIDA MEMORIAL U appoints New President
The Board of Trustees of Florida Memorial University (FMU) has announced the appointment of Dr. Jaffus Hardrick to serve as the University’s Interim President. Dr. Hardrick will replace Dr. Castell V. Bryant, who had served in the position. Dr. Hardrick begins his tenure on July 16, 2018. “We sincerely appreciate the service of Dr. Bryant during her time with us,” says FMU Board Chair, JoLinda L. Herring, Esq. “Dr. Jaffus Hardrick is a visionary and transformational leader with 20 years of higher education experience in academic affairs, student services, human resources and diversity and community relations. He has a strong community presence and involvement, and we look forward to his service to our students, faculty, staff and community.”
five largest universities. Dr. Hardrick has designed and executed programs to develop, inspire, and engage a workforce of both faculty and staff. As an award-winning university executive, Dr. Hardrick has also contributed to educational policy and practices on a national scale and to local communities through his service on the boards or Advisory Committees of the Association of Public & Landgrant Universities, the Florida Education Fund, the College Board, the College & University Professional Association for Human Resources, the Chronicle of Higher Education, the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce, the 100 Black Men Organization, to name a few.
Dr. Hardrick spent 10 years at Florida International University (FIU) where he served in a dual role as Vice Provost for Student Access & Success, and Vice President for Human Resources. While at FIU, Hardrick provided focus and innovative leadership for the university. He is credited for promoting student success and shared governance, providing strategic direction, designing University policy, cultivating donor relations, and developing community relations for one of the nation’s twenty-
Dr. Jaffus Hardrick received his Ed.D. in Educational Administration from Baylor University; his M.Ed., Education in Counseling, Prairie View A&M University - an HBCU located in Prairie View, Texas; and his B.A. in Sociology from the University of Louisiana, Lafayette. Dr. Hardrick is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Located in the City of Miami Gardens, Florida Memorial University is a private, historically Black institution offering 28 undergraduate degree programs, nine concentrations,
and three master’s programs to a culturally diverse student body. Since its inception in 1879, the University has upheld a commitment to providing a solid foundation for thousands of young people and opening doors to educational opportunities that may have otherwise been closed to them. As South Florida’s only Historically Black
College or University (HBCU), it is widely recognized for being the birthplace of the Negro National Anthem, “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” and the home of Barrington Irving, Jr., the first and youngest pilot of African descent to fly solo around the world. For more information on FMU, call 305-626-3600 or visit www.fmuniv.edu.
“Watching O prah” E xhibit Opens at National Museum of African American History and Culture “Watching Oprah: The Oprah Winfrey Show and American Culture,” opens June 8 at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, and continues through June 2019. The exhibition will use the story of Winfrey and her 25-year daytime talk show as a lens to explore contemporary American history and culture, especially issues of power, gender and the media. It will feature video clips on a range of subjects, interactive interviews with Winfrey, costumes from her films Beloved and The Color Purple and artifacts from Harpo Studios in Chicago, home of The Oprah Winfrey Show. “This exhibition examines the power of television,” said Lonnie G. Bunch III, the museum’s founding director. “Just as Oprah Winfrey watched TV coverage of the civil rights movement and was shaped by the era in which she was born and raised, she has gone on to have a profound effect on how Americans view themselves and each other in the tumultuous decades that followed. She has a place in the museum with a long line of women who did extraordinary things in their time— Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Ida B. Wells, Maya Angelou—women who worked to redeem the soul of America.” Winfrey was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, won seven Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Talk
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Show Host, received the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award and is the nation’s first self-made African American female billionaire. This new Smithsonian exhibition probes the way in which America shaped Winfrey and how Winfrey’s work has shaped America. The exhibition is in three sections: America Shapes Oprah, 1950s–1980s, The Oprah Winfrey Show and Oprah Shapes America. Museum curators Rhea L. Combs and Kathleen Kendrick put Winfrey’s story into context for visitors: “During her 25 years on broadcast television, her remarkable ability to connect in a familiar way with diverse audiences was crucial to her success. Many of the values she espoused on her show—including empowerment, education, spirituality and philanthropy—were rooted in her African American identity and upbringing.” In the first section, America Shapes Oprah, key events in Winfrey’s life are considered in relationship to the broader political, social and cultural changes happening in the country. Artifacts include items from Winfrey’s childhood when she was deeply affected by the working women in her life, as well as artists, authors and activists whose works gave voice to the experiences of African American women. Among the highlights: the high school diploma earned by Carlotta
Walls, one of the “Little Rock Nine” who integrated Central High School in Arkansas in 1957; a pennant carried by Edith Lee Payne, a 12-year-old girl from Detroit, at the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom; images of women activists, including Pauli Murray, an attorney and Episcopal priest who helped organize the March on Washington, and Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm; and works by artist Elizabeth Catlett. The exhibition also examines the evolution of The Oprah Winfrey Show, which dominated daytime TV from 1986 through 2011. Watched by millions in 145 countries, the show won 48 Daytime Emmy Awards, and featured a wide range of celebrities and challenging, rarely discussed topics such as beauty, relationships, sexual abuse and current affairs. Winfrey herself received a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1998. The exhibition comes full circle with a section titled Oprah Shapes America.
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It explores Winfrey’s global influence that extends far beyond the world of TV, journalism and entertainment. The phenomenon of “The Oprah Effect”— Winfrey’s ability to shape public opinion and change people’s lives—has long been a subject of fascination and debate; it has raised important questions about the relationship between race, gender and power and about whose voices deserve to be heard and whose perspectives and experiences matter. “Watching Oprah” is located in the museum’s Special Exhibitions gallery, a 4,300-square-foot exhibition space located on the concourse level near the elevator that takes visitors to the first level of the History Galleries. The exhibition is supported by MGM Resorts International, Target, Bank of America, and FedEx Corporation. The public can join the online conversation using #WatchingOprah and explore the exhibition online at www.nmaahc. si.edu/watchingoprah.
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DINAPOLI Releases Analysis of State Budget Financial
The state's fiscal year (SFY) 201819 Enacted Budget Financial Plan projects that spending will outpace revenues over the next three years with potential cumulative gaps totaling $17.9 billion, according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
"The state ended the last year with the largest General Fund balance in recent years, but continues to face real fiscal challenges," DiNapoli said. "New York's growing outyear gaps, shrinking debt capacity and the lingering threat of federal funding cuts cloud the horizon. Yet, there are no plans to add to our reserves, leaving the state with little cushion in the event of an economic downturn."
The $170.3 billion spending plan is up $6.5 billion from SFY 201718. Total receipts are expected to increase 0.3 percent, or $541 million, to $166 billion, from last year.
The Division of the Budget (DOB) expects that the state will utilize 42
percent of the $9.4 billion General Fund balance from SFY 2017-18 in the current fiscal year, and that General Fund reserves will decline to $2.9 billion by SFY 2021-22. Total tax receipts this year are projected at $77.9 billion, down 1.7 percent from the previous year, reflecting factors such as the timing of personal income tax collections in SFY 2017-18. Consumption and use tax receipts, primarily from the state
sales tax, are projected to increase 3.5 percent this year to nearly $17.3 billion. Business tax revenues are projected to reach nearly $8 billion, up 11.4 percent from SFY 2017-18. Federal receipts are projected to rise $1.1 billion to $60 billion this year and represent 36 percent of total revenue for the state. More than two-thirds of federal funds spending, $38.3 billion, is for local assistance Medicaid payments through the Department of Health. Calls by the President and some members of Congress for major changes to federal funding for health care and other programs are among the most notable budgetary risks for New York. State-supported debt service is projected to increase by an average 4.4 percent annually through SFY 2022-23, when it will reach $7.3 billion. The combined balance of the state's primary reserve funds, the Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund and Rainy Day Reserve Fund, is $1.8 billion, less than half of the $5.2 billion they are currently authorized to hold. The last deposits to these funds were made in 2015 and no further deposits are projected during the four-year Financial Plan period, according to the report. DiNapoli's report also notes:
More Spending Taken Off-Budget: The Financial Plan presents this fiscal year's growth in State
Operating Funds spending as 2 percent. This reflects the movement off-budget of $1.4 billion in disbursements for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), as well as other budget management actions;
Spending on Capital Projects Decreasing: Capital spending is projected at $66.5 billion over the five-year Capital Plan period ending in SFY 2022-23, a decrease of $2.7 billion from the plan issued a year earlier. The plan indicates that reductions in spending are necessary to avoid exceeding the statutory limit on outstanding debt. Actual capital spending in SFY 2017-18 was $2.1 billion lower than estimated in this year's Executive Budget; and
Billions in Temporary Resources:
The Financial Plan includes nearly $6.7 billion in temporary and non-recurring resources, excluding federal funds. Such use of temporary resources is among the factors leading to projected budget gaps in future years. The state has also collected $10.9 billion in extraordinary monetary settlements since April 2014, and spent $4.9 billion through March 31. One-time resources such as these funds are most appropriately used for capital investments or other one-time expenses. Of the total spent, $2.1 billion, or 37.5 percent, had been used for various forms of budget relief.
Commissioners for NYC CHARTER REVISION 2019 Appointed CHARTER COMMISSION 2019, charged with examining and updating the city’s constitution, was announced today with the appointment of the 15 commissioners who will conduct a full review of the City Charter, the document that sets the framework for New York City’s government. Proposed amendments and other changes to the City Charter will be voted on in November 2019. The commissioners, four appointed by the Mayor, four appointed by the Council, one appointed by the Public Advocate; one by the Comptroller, and one appointed by each Borough President, represent a broad range of New Yorkers from varied backgrounds and geographic locations. The Charter Commission 2019 was created through legislation sponsored by Public Advocate Letitia James, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, and City Council Speaker Corey Johnson.
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The commission will hold its first organizational meeting on July 16th, 2018, from 5:00-7:00pm, in Council Chambers Chambers, located at City Hall. The Commission’s broad mandate is to review the entire Charter and draft amendments to bring the City into the 21st Century. The Commission will launch, #Charter2019NYC, a robust public outreach and civic engagement campaign to gather ideas and solicit public feedback this fall. The Commission will also accept ideas and suggestions from the public electronically.
“After three decades, it’s time for a thorough, expert review of how our City Charter is serving New Yorkers and how to make our government work better.” –Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer.
“Today marks the beginning of a true top-to-bottom review of our City’s governing document, with an eye towards real reform. This Commission will bring its recommendations to New Yorkers who will have a rare opportunity to fundamentally change the future of our City. I thank Speaker Johnson and Manhattan Borough President Brewer for their partnership on creating this Commission and look forward to making New York even better,” said Public Advocate Letitia James.
hearing their recommendations. The City Charter is in good hands,” said Speaker Corey Johnson.
“The appointment of these members of the Charter Revision Commission is the first step towards bringing the City Charter into the 21st century. All of these individuals represent civic engagement at its best, and I am so grateful for the time they are giving to make our city a better place. I congratulate each newly appointed member of this Commission and look forward to
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YOUTH YOUTH LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE U.S. RECEIVE NATIONAL AWARD
The Helen Diller Family Foundation,
a supporting foundation of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties, has announced the recipients of its annual Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards. Now in its 12th year, the national Awards recognize young changemakers who are committed to undertaking the most urgent and pressing challenges faced by communities around the globe. This year’s Awards recipients are the creators of non-profit organizations, widely adopted school curriculums, student-led volunteer programs, and more that address issues from school bullying, sexual harassment and sexism, to health disparities, homelessness, and discrimination. Each awardee will receive $36,000 in support of their philanthropic vision. Full descriptions of all 15 Award recipients and their initiatives can be found at: www. dillerteenawards.org. The Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards began in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2007 as the vision of Bay Area philanthropist Helen Diller. The Diller Teen Awards recognize Jewish teens demonstrating and exemplifying the spirit of tikkun olam, a central Jewish value meaning “repair the world.” Since 2007, the program has awarded more than $4 million to 114 teens in recognition of their vision, innovation, and demonstration of leadership. “This past year has clearly demonstrated the power of youth and their ability to engage in helping repair our world,” said Jackie Safier, President of the Helen Diller Family Foundation. “The 2018 Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award recipients are confronting some of the most complex and divisive issues of our time with a passion, determination, and courassgeousness that we can all admire and hope to emulate. These teens continue to remind us that individuals of any age
can be leaders and advocates who seek to positively impact the world in a significant way.” Fostering a collaborative community among recipients and bolstering national recognition of these forwardthinking teens is a primary goal of the Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards. Past recipients continue to inspire their peers to follow in their tikkun olam footsteps and create meaningful relationships with new awardees through networking and mentorship. Many past recipients have also been recognized by some of the most prestigious institutions and leaders, including the United Nations Foundation, the Jefferson Awards, the Prudential Spirit Of Community Awards, The White House, and former President Barack Obama. The 2018 Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards recipients were selected by committees comprised of community leaders and educators located in cities around the country. Candidates completed detailed applications describing their projects, goals, impact, inspirations and challenges, fundraising tactics, and major accomplishments. Eligible applicants were United States residents, between 13 and 19 years of age at the time of the application deadline, who self-identify as Jewish. A celebratory awards ceremony honoring the teens will be held in San Francisco on Monday, August 20, 2018. The 2018 recipients encourage anyone interested in nominating a teen to begin the nomination process at: www.dillerteenawards.org.
people build opportunities in their own communities.” Stephanie Reifman (Upper Saddle River, NJ): “Upon researching heroin addiction, I found that it was an epidemic and it was right in my own backyard. I knew then that I wanted to prevent more senseless deaths from occurring, so I created H.A.P.P.Y. Week to educate students on the dangers of heroin.” Peyton Klein (Pittsburgh, PA): “Every day, Global Minds fights stereotypes and discrimination through education. Children are the future of America and the world. If we reach students and promote cultural understanding at a young age, we will proactively provide a promising future.” Minnah Stein (Sarasota, FL): “My goal is not only to raise awareness of sexual harassment and assault in K-12 schools, but also to give educators and students language and tools they can use to take action in their communities to make their schools safe places to learn for all students.” Daniel Zahn (Allentown, PA): “We have helped students identify scholarships that make college affordable, including some who have
received over a quarter million dollars in aid from universities and third parties. We have also encouraged students to consider educational opportunity inequality and share their essays and scholarship knowledge with others.” Genevieve Liu (Chicago, IL): “In the U.S. alone, approximately 7.4 million adolescents lose a parent before age 16. Parent loss is ubiquitous, yet, I felt so alone. Instead of stopping there, I decided to create the platform I was searching for. Suddenly, I had the greatest remedy to battling grief: purpose.” Lena Goldstein (Arnold, MD): “The Herculean task of improving healthcare for just one patient seems overwhelming. Working together, I see the indispensable role of each local health promoter, philanthropist, volunteer physician, cook, CEO, nurse, pharmacist, and translator.” Sara Blau (Brookville, NY): “I knew that if every child had a soccer ball to kick, a bat to swing, or cleats to run in, they too could become leaders in their local sports leagues; they too could benefit from the life skills that playing sports imparts.”
Meet some of the 15 recipients of the 2018 Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards Helena Zimmerman (Purchase, NY): “TeensGive allows teens to give back to their communities in ways that directly address the inequities in our education system. In this way, I am ‘paying it forward’ by hopefully creating awareness so that more
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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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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
"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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ENTER TAINMENT BE DTIME STORIE S VOICED BY THE CAS T O F HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER VACATION Alexa customers and their families can enjoy summer bedtime stories voiced by their favorite Hotel Transylvania actors including Andy Samberg (Johnny), Steve Buscemi (Wayne the Werewolf), Keegan-Michael Key (Murray the Mummy), Fran Drescher (Eunice), and Asher Blinkoff (Dennis). A new story, nursery rhyme, or joke read by the popular cast will be available every day through Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation's nationwide release on July 13. Customers can access this new skill by simply saying, "Alexa, open Hotel Transylvania." In addition to bedtime stories, customers can also set up a custom Hotel Transylvania alarm for Alexa through the Amazon Alexa app. Commenting on the announcement, Elias Plishner, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Digital Marketing, Sony Pictures Entertainment, said, "The Hotel Transylvania characters have won over young audiences and their families for years. We love to utilize new technologies like voice recognition to engage our young fans with the characters they love and spark their imaginations in unique ways. This Alexa skill will surprise, entertain, and enhance family time throughout the summer season." Audiences can catch the beloved monster family's young
vampire, Dennis, putting the Alexa skill into action with a custom video. In Sony Pictures Animation's Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation, join our favorite monster family as
Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky and written by Genndy Tartakovsky and Michael McCullers, the film is produced by Michelle Murdocca.
they embark on a vacation on a luxury monster cruise ship so Drac can take a summer vacation from providing everyone else's vacation at the hotel. It's smooth sailing for Drac's Pack as the monsters indulge in all of the shipboard fun the cruise has to offer, from monster volleyball to exotic excursions, and catching up on their moon tans. But the dream vacation takes a dangerous turn when Mavis realizes Drac has fallen for the human captain of the ship, Ericka, who holds a mysterious secret that threatens them all.
a variety of animated and family entertainment for audiences around the world. The studio is following its worldwide comedy hits-the recordbreaking monster comedies Hotel Transylvania and Hotel Transylvania 2, the hybrid live action/animated blockbusters The Smurfs and The Smurfs 2, and the mouth-watering Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs movies-with the fully animated reboot Smurfs: The Lost Village available on digital and Blu-ray now; a surprising and comic take at the secret world inside our phones with
Sony Pictures Animation produces
The Emoji Movie now on Digital HD, Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD; the inspirational The Star now available on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital. Next will be Genndy Tartakovsky's Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation in July 2018; from the minds of Chris Miller and Phil Lord will come next the ground-breaking animated feature Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse in December 2018, followed by the original feature comedy The Mitchells Vs. The Machines in January 2020; and the animated musical Vivo, featuring original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, in November 2020. The studio, in conjunction with Aardman Animations, has produced two critically acclaimed feature films: the CG-animated family comedy Arthur Christmas; and the Academy AwardÂŽ nominated stop-frame animated high-seas adventure, The Pirates! Band of Misfits. In 2007, Surf's Up also received an Academy AwardÂŽ nomination for Best Animated Feature Film; a sequel entitled Surf's Up 2: WaveMania is now available on digital and DVD. The division, whose first feature film Open Season led to a very successful movie franchise including the brand new Open Season: Scared Silly now available on digital, DVD and Blu-ray, was founded in 2002. Sony Pictures Animation is a division of the Sony Pictures Motion Pictures Group.
Cast of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Back To Broadway
They say the neon lights are bright off Broadway! The new production of Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber & Stoller, officially opens on Sunday, July 22.
The vibrant nine-member ensemble led by director choreographer Joshua Bergasse will bring new life to more than 30 classic songs including "Stand by Me," "I'm a
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Smokey Joe's Cafe will feature Dwayne Cooper (Motown, Hairspray), Emma Degerstedt (Desperate Measures OffBroadway), John Edwards (Jersey
Boys), Dionne D. Figgins (Hot Feet, Memphis), Nicole Vanessa Ortiz (Spamilton Off-Broadway), Kyle Taylor Parker (Kinky Boots, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Jelani Remy (Disney's The Lion King), Max Sangerman (Blue Man Group OffBroadway), and Alysha Umphress (On The Town, American Idiot).
as they did with rebellious suburban teenagers. Now, this classic show returns to NYC to thrill a new generation of theatergoers with its enduring themes and searing emotions.
Featuring a wide-ranging catalog, from joyous anthems ("Saved") to comedic romps ("Charlie Brown") to songs of yearning ("I Who Have Nothing"), the storytelling aspect of Leiberand Stoller's song-writing paired perfectly with the theatrical medium. With soulful ballads rooted in blues, their songs celebrate the humor, passion, and heartbreak that infuse everyday lives. Classics such as "Neighborhood" and "Stand by Me" celebrated the power of community and friendship and deeply resonated with the African American community just as much
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ENTER TAINMENT NEW SERIES "ALL AMERICAN" INSPIRED BY LIFE OF NFL PL AYER
Spencer James is a rising high school football player and A student at South Crenshaw High. Compton is the place he calls home. But when Beverly High School's football coach Billy Baker recruits him to join his team in Beverly Hills, Spencer's mother, Grace, and his best friend, Coop, convince Spencer it's an opportunity he has to seize. Now Spencer must navigate two worlds, the south side neighborhood that he knows and the affluent Beverly Hills world that has offered him an opportunity for something bigger. When Spencer is forced to move in with Billy and his family to protect his transfer permit to Beverly, Billy's son, Jordan (the team's starting quarterback), is less than thrilled to be sharing his father's attention - or the team spotlight - with Spencer. While Spencer struggles to find his footing, he makes an unlikely friend in Jordan's sister, Olivia, who is dealing with her own demons. He also quickly develops a crush on his classmate, Layla,
something her boyfriend, Asher, quickly realizes - and so, he sets out to drive Spencer off the football team and out of Beverly Hills for good. Inspired by the life of NFL player Spencer Paysinger.
Monet Mazur, Michael Evans Behling, Cody Christian and Karimah Westbrook. ALL AMERICAN is from Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios in association
("The Flash," "Riverdale"), Sarah Schechter ("The Flash," "Riverdale") and Rob Hardy ("Power").
ALL AMERICAN stars Daniel Ezra, Taye Diggs, Samantha Logan, Bre-Z, Greta Onieogou,
with Berlanti Productions, with executive producers April Blair ("Reign"), Greg Berlanti
inquiries, contact Syreta J. Oglesby at syreta@one35agency. com.
Advanced screeners are available upon request. For media
Gov. Cuomo Calls on Senate to Vote ROE V. WADE Into State Law (cont'd from cover) take all steps necessary to protect reproductive rights in this great state." Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said, "Women's rights are under attack. Another Trumpappointed Justice will guarantee an ultra-conservative Court that is even more hostile to women's health care protections. This will have dire consequences if we don't act because New York decriminalized abortion before the Roe v. Wade decision. The women of New York State are looking to us to protect their hard-won rights, and we must not fail them." Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said, "The administration in Washington is preparing yet another assault on women's reproductive rights with the nomination of an ultra-conservative Supreme Court justice. Earlier this year, and in countless previous legislative sessions, the New York State Assembly passed legislation to codify Roe v. Wade. Year after year, our Republican colleagues in the Senate neglect to pass this legislation,
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insisting there is no threat to Roe v. Wade. Their inaction has shamefully put women's reproductive health care in jeopardy. It's time to codify Roe v. Wade. No more excuses." New York City Public Advocate Letitia James said, "The assault by the Trump Administration against women's health care goes against our beliefs as New Yorkers. Governor Cuomo's actions ensure women will continue to receive the full range of health care options they deserve. New York will continue to fight against regressive politics and serve as a beacon for women's rights." Robin Chappelle Golston, President & CEO, Planned Parenthood Empire State Acts, said, "The Trump Administration is committed to ensuring that millions of women across America lose essential access to the health care they absolutely require. We are facing an unprecedented attack on our health care, and rights by a federal government determined to replace
evidence-based medically accurate public policy with politically driven ideology. Governor Cuomo is standing up today to remind the nation that New York won't go backwards; we won't sit back quietly as our rights evaporate and we will resist this dismantling of our constitutionally protected rights."
his bold leadership today fighting to protect women’s reproductive rights, including ensuring women have access to contraception throughout New York State,” Iffath Abbasi Hoskins, MD, FACOG, Chair of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, (ACOG) District II said.
“Armed with a Supreme Court vacancy, the Trump regime is poised to pack the court in an effort to undo Roe v. Wade and curtail abortion to an extent not seen since 1973. New York can no longer put off fixing our state's broken abortion law. The Reproductive Health Act would take abortion out of the criminal code so that New York can be a safe-haven where women and their health are valued and protected. That means codifying Roe and ensuring access to the information and services women — including pregnant women — need to protect their health,” said Donna Lieberman, Executive Director of the New York Civil Liberties Union.
“Governor Cuomo’s executive order today proves that, regardless of what happens at the federal level, states have tremendous power to shape their own state laws and can act now to protect women from the full-blown assault on their reproductive health and rights. The best defense against a hostile Supreme Court and TrumpPence Administration is a strong state-level offense. States around the country should take note of this action – and Governor Cuomo's previous regulations – and help lead the movement for reproductive freedom from the ground up," said Andrea Miller, President of the National Institute for Reproductive Health.
“Thank you to Governor Cuomo for
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Web Series Highlights BLACK GREEK LETTER CHAPTERS
Alabama based radio personality and business woman Phaith “DJ Chocolate” Frazier has launched a national web series which highlights the philanthropic side of alumni Greek life. Grown and Greek TV was launched in the fall of 2017 and travels the country talking with alumni members of Black Greek Letter Organizations commonly referred to as the “Divine 9.” The primary objective of the web series is to share the community service efforts of the various organizations as well as the personal and philanthropic accomplishments of alumni members.
in 1906); Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (founded in 1908), Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (founded in 1911); Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (founded in 1911); Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (founded in 1913); Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. (founded in 1914); Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (founded in 1920); Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc
The Divine 9 Greek Community boasts over 2.5 million members which makes up almost 8 percent of the African American Community. Frazier’s mission with Grown and Greek TV is to share the community service initiatives and the personal accomplishments of the alumni members of the Divine 9 from around the country. The objective is to empower and
that have similar objectives.
(founded in 1922) and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. (founded in 1963). These organizations collectively are known as the Divine 9 and are governed by the National Pan-Hellenic Council.
inspire a movement of personal excellence and community service among the African American Community at large while connecting these organizations to public and private sector agencies
Weekend in Columbus, Ohio August 2 – 5, 2018 with plans to travel to Washington D.C. and Dallas, Texas this fall. In addition, Frazier and her team will host a Grown and Greek Weekend which is scheduled for August 23 – 26, 2018 in Birmingham, Alabama. The weekend will feature a Community Forward Luncheon and a host of Family and Social Activities that will focus on connecting Black Greek Letter Organizations with public and private sector leaders as well as community leaders. Plans to host similar Grown and Greek Weekends around the country are under development.
Grown and Greek TV has covered events and alumni chapter activities in Hollywood, California; Nashville, Tennessee; Orlando, Florida; Tampa, Florida; Harlem, New York; New Orleans, Louisiana; Birmingham, Alabama and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The series will participate in the upcoming Mid-West HBCU
“If you look around any city you will find alumni chapters that are very active in the community as well as members that have achieved some phenomenal things. Our objective is the share these great stories with the world in hopes of educating the public on the substance behind Black Greek Letter Organizations and why they are so important to the communities they serve.” says Frazier. Black Greek Letter Organizations or BGLOs can be found on many college campuses and in cities across the United States as Undergraduate Chapters and Graduate Chapters respectively. Chapters have also been established in countries outside of the United States. The BGLOs consist of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (founded
Frazier is an Alabama based business woman, radio personality and Corporate/Special Events DJ. She is also an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Grown and Greek TV can be found online at www.GrownAndGreekTV. com and currently features over 16 episodes. Additional episodes are scheduled to be released in the second half of 2018.
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Enc ore Re sort Hosts ALL-STAR WEEKEND
Encore Resort at Reunion, the premier
luxury vacation home rental community in Orlando, Florida, is pleased to announce that it will be hosting an All-Star Stay and Play Weekend Experience with NFL Hall of Famer and former Miami Dolphins Quarterback Dan Marino during the weekend of August 17-19, 2018. Guests who stay at Encore Resort during that weekend will have the opportunity to attend an exclusive Meet & Greet Luncheon with Dan Marino and an Evening Luau BBQ with the Hall of Fame Quarterback on Saturday, August 18. VIP Packages for the All-Star Stay and Play Weekend Experience include a 3-Day/2-Night stay in one of Encore Resort at Reunion’s luxurious 6 to 13-bedroom homes; attendance at the Meet & Greet Luncheon with Dan Marino and the Evening Luau with the Hall of Fame Quarterback; Dan Marino autographed memorabilia; all day fun at Encore Resort’s AquaPark; and free transportation to and from the local theme parks. VIP packages start at $1260.00* for two adults and two children in a 6-bedroom home. Other options are available based on the number of guests and size of the vacation rental home. All the homes have a private pool, exclusive access to the Encore Club with restaurants, bar, pools, fitness center, kid’s club and cabanas. *Guests should call 866-676-4914 and use the booking code “MeetDan” to make their reservations and should visit the resort’s website for all VIP Package details and additional fees.
“We are so pleased to offer our guests these engaging events with Dan Marino, one of the most well-known sports legends of our time,” said
Nicholas Falcone, Managing Principal, Luxury Residential Resorts LLC, the management company for Encore Resort at Reunion. “We are sure that the Luncheon and Luau will be great fun for all who attend.” The Dan Marino Meet & Greet Luncheon and Luau BBQ event details are as follows. The “All-Star Stay and Play Weekend Experience” events are exclusive to those staying at Encore Resort:
Dan Marino autographed football.
p.m.; *$65.00 per person
and Tropical Bread Pudding á la Mode, while enjoying an authentic Polynesian Show complete with music, dancers, fire/knife performers and much more. Dan will mingle and take photos with attendees. Each family will receive a Dan Marino autographed football.
Meet & Greet Luncheon with NFL Hall of Famer Dan Marino 12:30 p.m. - 2:30
Join Dan Marino and WFTV-9 Orlando (ABC Affiliate) Sports Anchor, Christian Bruey, for an in depth and friendly “Fireside Chat” (Q&A session), as they discuss Dan’s illustrious career and professional endeavors. Guests will enjoy a buffet lunch with unlimited soup, salad, sandwiches, chips, dessert and beverages. Each guest will receive a
Evening Luau BBQ with NFL Hall of Famer Dan Marino 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.;
Adults: *$125.00 per person (includes two free drinks), Kids 12 and Under: $95.00 per person (includes two free soft drinks).
Get up close and personal with the NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback at a spectacular Polynesian Luau BBQ. Relish in an “all you can eat” dinner buffet complete with Huli Huli Chicken, Coconut Glazed Shrimp Stir Fry, Fried Rice, Mixed Veggies in Garlic Ginger Sauce, Asian Slaw, Tropical Fruit Display
Located minutes from Disney World, Universal Orlando and other local theme parks and attractions, Encore Resort at Reunion is the first of its kind in the vacation home rental space to offer guests all the services and amenities of a luxury resort with the comforts and privacy of a home. Perfect for multigenerational families, corporate groups, sports teams and other large groups, all Encore Resort homes include fully equipped kitchens, washers/dryers (with extra appliances in the larger homes), oversized living/ dining areas, multiple flat screen TV’s, complimentary WIFI, private pools, keyless entry, ambassador in-home check-in, two car garages, and the latest fiber optic technology. Some homes even include game rooms, theater rooms, and a putt-putt area. Private chef experiences, on-site babysitting, grocery delivery, in-home spa services, and a multitude of exclusive concierge services are also available. The property also features fabulous outdoor facilities including soccer fields, tennis, basketball and sand volleyball courts. Complimentary shuttle transportation is available to and from Disney World, Universal and SeaWorld. Encore Resort at Reunion is conveniently located at 7635 Fairfax Drive, Reunion, Florida, just seven miles from Disney and close to shopping and major theme parks including Universal Studios and Disney World. For more information, please visit www.encorereunion.com or call 888-770-6786.
*The “All-Star Stay and Play Weekend Experience” are exclusive to those staying at Encore Resort.
St. Kitts Music Festival 2018 SETS RECORDS Basseterre, St. Kitts (July 5, 2018) - The 22nd Annual St. Kitts Music Festival, which took place June 27 - July 1, 2018, was a rousing success, drawing record numbers of attendees and an amazing response to all the performers. In addition, for the first time in the event's history, its hashtag #SKMF2018 was trending on Twitter. "I was extremely pleased to see such a positive reaction to our diverse range of performers this year, both in person and on social media" said the Hon. Mr. Lindsay F.P. Grant, Minister of Tourism, International Trade, Industry and Commerce. "We had a record number of nightly attendees including visitors from all of our key source markets who came to see both the local artists and acclaimed international acts on the roster. Now having completed twentytwo consecutive years and maintaining our position as one of the largest and longest running music festivals in the Caribbean, we look forward to continuing to raise the bar as we approach our milestone twenty-fifth
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anniversary in 2021." CEO of the St. Kitts Tourism Authority Ms. Racquel Brown added, "It was gratifying to see our planes arriving at full capacity and our hotels sold out. Further, with the earlier nightly conclusions to performances, local establishments had the benefit of additional business from after-parties. The St. Kitts Music Festival continues to have a positive impact on our tourism sector year after year."
performance while local bands Nu Vybes International and Small Axe Band closed the show with a bang. Friday night was reggae night, with industry greats such as opening act Chakademus & Pliers and the evening's closing act, Sizzla Kalongi, keeping the crowd on its feet throughout
the eveining. The second performer of the event, Isahwna, brought her unique talent to the stage that had fans cheering her along. Wayne Wonder and August Alsina kept the energy going while upcoming local talents Byron Messia and Dejour had everyone singing along to their music. Patti LaBelle performing at ST. KITTS MUSIC FESTIVAL 2018
The festival kicked off on Thursday night with the Grammy-nominated Nailah Blackman giving a soulful and energetic performance that set the tone for the remainder of the event. None other than the Queen of Bacchanal herself followed, wowing the crowd with many of her well-known and much beloved songs including her top hit "Lucy." KES the band had attendees singing along to his songs, especially his most recent top hit that's climbing the music charts, "Hello." Spice brought everyone to an enraptured stand-still during her
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Reality Check Doctor Gains over 1M Views on TEDX talk has garnered over one million hits and averaging in excess of 40 thousand plus views a month. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www. businesswire.com/news/ home/20180627005328/en/
He wasn’t chosen because he is African American. He wasn’t chosen because of his notoriety. Dr. D. Ivan Young was chosen to be a TEDx speaker because he has discovered the key to unlocking the secrets behind Law of Attraction. And people are taking notice – Dr. Young’s TEDx
A Certified Master Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner, Dr. Young’s views on human emotional intelligence are gaining the attention of world leaders, business execs and celebrities. Hailed as the “Reality Check Doctor,” Young is known for his provocative teaching style on complex relationship subjects. His polished, yet relatable demeanor, coupled with a comprehensive knowledge of personality type catapulted his career as a highly sought-after public speaker, life coach and relationship expert. And recently, he reached a milestone mark in his career with the online surge of engagement for his straightfrom-the-hip TEDx Talk, Emotional Intelligence: Using the Laws of Attraction, which has received over one million views.
“Traditionally, only a very select group of thought leaders are presented with the opportunity to speak on TEDx,” said Dr. D. Ivan Young, a Certified Master Life Coach and credentialed Master MBTI Practitioner. “I’m honored to have been given the opportunity to speak about my law of attraction and emotional intelligence theory.” Since 2008, Dr. D. Ivan Young has been recognized and awarded the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award by two White House administrations for his contribution of service, and recently honored by the United States Congress via Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior Member of the House Committees on Budget, Judiciary and Homeland Security. In May, 2018, Texas State Senator Borris Miles recognized Dr. Young for his remarkable achievements in coaching and public speaking. Young’s expertise on the Laws of Attraction, which is one of the most controversial scientific and spiritual theories discussed in mass media, has piqued interest groups looking
to make change in the world. When the subject grew in popularity during the 20th century by leaders such as Wayne Dyer, Deepak Chopra and Oprah, it brought several different theories to the mainstream. As a result, books such as "The Secret" have sold tens of millions of copies worldwide because of people’s interest in how to use Laws of Attraction to become successful and attain wealth. Until now, very few people have been able to transform the idea and simplify it from a complex discussion on quantum physics and spirituality. The fact that Dr. D. Ivan Young has the ability to break this prodigious mixture of scientific facts and spiritual beliefs into digestible and relatable subject matter is nothing short of profound. Dr. D. Ivan Young, whose namesake initials support his “D.I.Y.” belief system on human transformation, is ready to share his Laws of Attraction theories. To learn more about Dr. D. Ivan Young or book an appearance, please visit www.drdivanyoung.com or view his TEDx talk.
International BUSINESS & CULTURE Expo Planned
Neva Global Alliance and Medgar Evers College School of Business will be presenting the International Business and Culture Expo on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Medgar Evers College located at 16 50 Bedford Ave. Brooklyn, 11225. With the ongoing revitalization of Brooklyn that has taken place in the last ten years, it has become a thriving hub of entrepreneurship and high technology start-up firms, and for its post-modern art and designs architecture. Brooklyn is also home to the National Basketball Association franchise, the Brooklyn Nets, whose home games are played at the Barclay Center.
Connect with the international market on September 20, 2018 at Medgar Evers College or official partner. Network with entrepreneurs and major players in the international industries at our upcoming Fall 2018 International Expo. Attend our international business workshops with international and government agencies. Enjoy our exhibits, and cultural performances. Want exposure for your business? Contact us today for exhibiting and sponsorship opportunity. Brooklyn has a globally cosmopolitan ambience of its own, demonstrating a robust and growing demographic
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and cultural diversity with respect to metrics including nationality, religion, race, and domiciliary partnership. Brooklyn contains dozens of distinct neighborhoods, representing many of the major culturally identified groups found within New York City. It is also home to many superbly established business moguls such as NBA Charlotte Hornets owner, Michael Jordan, accomplished music and mogul Shawn “Jay Z” Carter, and Stuart L. Sternberg, owner of MLB team, the Tampa Bay Rays, just to name a few. With its strong cultural diversity in the borough, and its prime real estate market of innovativeness, Brooklyn is an easy choice for the International Business and Culture Expo to host its event here. The borough that was once the magnet for immigrants and migrants in their pursuits to take hold of the ideal American Dream; is now today the place of unlimited possibilities, whereas the minds has expanded to “think global”.
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CUNY-Medgar Evers College is a four-year college of professional studies offering both career and transfer associate degrees and the
baccalaureate degree programs; located in Bedford- Stuyvesant, Brooklyn NY. Medgar Evers College as of the 2017-2018 school year has an enrollment of 6,819 undergraduate students.
Neva Global Alliance is a boutiqueconsulting firm specializing in international business development; founded by Dr. Neva Helena Alexander. Neva Global Alliance mission is to be the gateway to the global marketplace. For further information about Neva Global Alliance, please visit the company
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