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NE WS MAYOR And COMPTROLLER Announce Pension Fund Goals Mayor Bill de Blasio, Comptroller Stringer, and other trustees of New York City’s pension funds has announced a new goal to double the investments of the NYC Funds in climate change solutions to $4 billion or 2% of the City’s $195 billion pension portfolio over the next 3 years. In order to accomplish this objective, City pension systems will aim to double the existing $2 billion investment across all asset classes to reach $4 billion of investment in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and other climate solutions. This new target builds upon the funds earlier, ongoing goal to divest City pension funds from fossil fuel reserve owners within five years. “New York City leads from the front when it comes to the fight against climate change,” said Mayor de Blasio. “We’re taking a stand for generations to come with our goal to double our pension investments in jobcreating climate solutions. I know that other cities will look to our example, and I implore them to join us.” “The future is with big ideas in clean technology, not with big polluters,” said New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer. “Today we’re showing that New York City will continue to lead the way in investing in sustainable investments that offer strong returns for New York City beneficiaries. By pledging to double our holdings in climate solutions we’re becoming an important part of that solution.” New York City is working to change the paradigm for public pension plans and set a new standard for how asset owners, such as pension funds, can use their substantial investments to both do well for our beneficiaries and do good for the planet. Climate change creates both risks to some investments and opportunities for other investments. As part of their fiduciary responsibility, city pension funds are working to address the risks and maximize the opportunities for its beneficiaries. Specific investments will be reviewed by the boards of individual pension systems consistent with their portfolio strategies. Climate change poses significant threats to New York City. Rising temperatures; stronger, more destructive hurricanes; and increasing precipitation tied to climate change have already affected neighborhoods and communities across all five boroughs and are projected to become increasingly severe and costly over the coming decades. Only by eliminating the use of fossil fuels and reducing the carbon pollution that drives climate change can these challenges be fully addressed. Since climate change is a global problem that cannot be solved by any one city, state, or country, Mayor de Blasio has committed to spreading tools, knowledge, and best practices by partnering with the City of London to create and co-chairing the Divest/Invest Cities Divestment Forum.

“New York City leads from the front when it comes to the fight against climate change.” - Mayor de Blasio. “Climate change demands bold solutions. In January, New York City pledged to divest its pension funds from fossil fuels,” said Daniel Zarrilli, NYC’s Chief Climate Policy Advisor and OneNYC Director. “Today, we’re going even bigger by doubling our investments in climate solutions and putting $4 billion to work in fiscally responsible investments into clean energy and energy efficiency. If all investors followed our lead, we could leave

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fossil fuels behind us, deliver on the Paris Agreement, and build a better world for our children.” “Today’s announcement is an important step in finding clean energy solutions. I applaud the Mayor and Comptroller for

in sustainability while shoring our pension system. I will continue to fight for attainable measures that makes our air cleaner for all New Yorkers.” “Climate change is one of the most serious threats our city, country, and world face

their commitment to creating good paying sustainable jobs,” said DC 37 Executive Director Henry Garrido. “As a NYCERS trustee, I will work with my colleagues to lessen the risks and maximize the opportunities for the beneficiaries of our pension funds.”

today and I am proud of NYC for once again leading the way and investing in solutions. We need to act now. We cannot and will not allow the Trump Administration’s agenda destroy our environment,” said Rep. Carolyn Maloney. “As we are seeing from recent hurricane seasons, climate change is altering our planet in dangerous ways. I’m proud to see New York City take another valuable step to not only minimize contributions to climate

“The Teachers’ Retirement System now invests about one percent of its assets in companies and initiatives concerned with renewable energy and sustainable development,” said UFT President Michael Mulgrew. “Our trustees are prepared to work with the Mayor and Comptroller to seek to double such investments consistent with the long-term financial health of the pension fund and their fiduciary duty.” "As a trustee of the New York City Employees' Retirement System, I am proud to help advance an increased investment in the climate change solutions of today and tomorrow. Sustainable investments are good for our environmental and fiscal health of our city. In fact, going green will earn us green,” said Brooklyn Borough President and NYCERS Trustee Eric Adams. “When we can prudently invest our public pension dollars in ways that make the world a better place, we should,” said Manhattan Borough President and NYCERS Trustee Gale A. Brewer. “Public pensions can be a tremendous force for good in an investmentdriven world, and we must responsibly deploy all resources at our disposal to reduce or reverse the threat posed to our civilization by climate change.” "Over the past few years, extreme weather phenomena have directly impacted many neighborhoods in Queens," said Queens Borough President and NYCERS Trustee Melinda Katz. "These impacts show that we need to take bold action now to protect New York City from the future effects of climate change. Today's announcement is an important step in that direction that also makes sound financial sense for our funds, since investments in clean energy technology will prove increasingly profitable as the world turns away from fossil fuels." “Renewable energy sources continue to prove themselves as clean, affordable alternatives to fossil fuels,” said Council Member Costa Constantinides, Chair of the Committee on Environmental Protection. “Investing in climate solutions emboldens New York City’s role as a leader

change, but to proactively seek to encourage sustainable, green technologies that can help tackle this problem for the long term,” said Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez. “In a time when climate change is currently being threatened by Washington, I commend Mayor De Blasio and Comptroller Stringer for being leaders in this fight. Investing $4 Billion in climate change solutions is a step in the right direction and is much needed to avoid future ramifications,” said State Senator Jamaal Bailey. "Every day it becomes clearer that divesting from fossil fuels is not only morally necessary, but also financially prudent. Moving money out of the dirty fuels of the past and into the innovative, job-creating clean technologies of the future is the right move for our pension funds, and for the climate we will pass on to our children and grandchildren. I commend Mayor de Blasio and Comptroller Stringer for leading the way on this important front in the fight against climate catastrophe,” said State Senator Liz Krueger. “You show someone your values by demonstrating your budget and your investments. By doubling the investments of New York City pension funds in climate change solutions to $4 billion, we send a clear message that we can do good and do well simultaneously. We can ensure the financial health of our city and her pension portfolio while equally prioritizing a cleaner environment, better climate and increased energy standards,” said Assemblymember Michael Blake.

Affordable Homeownership Opportunity Long Island Housing Partnership Inc. presents The Community Land Trust Workforce Housing Program

The Long Island Housing Partnership Inc. (LIHP) will be accepting Lottery Intake Applications to establish a list of eligible homebuyers to purchase over 25 newly constructed and completely renovated single family homes planned for various communities in Nassau and Suffolk Counties NY. To be placed on the list an applicant must: Complete and Submit a Lottery Intake Application. To be eligible to purchase a home an applicant must: • Have a household income that does not exceed the limits shown below: Household Size Income

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Have a minimum down payment of 5% of the purchase price plus closing costs. Be a first time homebuyer. Have sufficient income to make mortgage payment, including property taxes and insurance. • Have a good credit and employment history to satisfy the mortgage lender’s requirements and be able to secure a mortgage. • Attend pre purchase mortgage counseling at LIHP. • Meet the criteria described in the Program Guidelines Under the provisions of the program, over 25 newly constructed and renovated homes are planned for the initial phase of the program and will be offered for sale to eligible households. Homes are located on scatted sites in Nassau and Suffolk Counties NY. The new homes have 3-4 bedrooms, 1 ½ - 2 bathrooms depending on a home’s location. For house designs visit the LIHP website at lihp.org. Homes developed through this program will be part of the Long Island Housing Partnership Community Land Trust. Estimated Subsidized Sales Price to Homebuyer: $200,000 - $240,000 (After Subsidy) A lottery will be held to determine the order in which an applicant will be ranked on the intake list to purchase a home. Lottery Intake Applications and Program Guidelines are available online at lihp.org, through the mail by calling LIHP, or in person at: Long Island Housing Partnership Inc. 180 Oser Avenue, Suite 800 Hauppauge, NY 11788 Telephone # (631) 435-4710 Completed intake applications must be received at LIHP’s office or post-marked by October 15, 2018 to be included in the lottery. Applications received after October 15, 2018 will be assisted on a first come first served basis after lottery applicants are served. Fair Housing Laws will be followed • • •

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P O L I T I C A L C O M M E N TA R Y BRETT KAVANAUGH POSES A SEVERE THREAT TO CIVIL RIGHTS: THE SENATE MUST REJECT HIS NOMINATION By Derrick Johnson NAACP President and CEO NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson issued the following statement on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh: “This Senate hearing on Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination should not go forward. The President is in personal legal jeopardy and only a fraction of Kavanaugh’s record has been produced. To proceed now threatens the legitimacy of the Senate’s constitutional review and the Supreme Court itself.

What we do know of Judge Kavanaugh’s civil rights record is deeply troubling. His views on voting rights, affirmative action, equal employment, fair housing, and criminal justice could shut the courthouse door on justice for a generation. Senators need to fight this nomination with everything they have. There is simply too much at stake.”

RETIREMENT OF JUSTICE ANTHONY KENNEDY

On June 27, 2018, Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement from the Supreme Court. The NAACP issued a statement: “Justice Kennedy played a pivotal role on the Supreme Court for thirty years. He was the deciding vote in many close cases involving civil rights and civil liberties. The stakes for nomination a replacement could not be higher at any moment in our history. The NAACP and its members are committed to protecting the gains won through the sacrifices of our ancestors and to protecting civil rights for generations to come.” Immediately thereafter, the NAACP joined several civil rights organizations in demanding that the vote to confirm Justice Kennedy’s successor be delayed until a new Senate is seated. “This is an extraordinary time in American history, which calls for extraordinary measures. The Senate is divided by a single vote. The need for a strong system of checks and balances has seldom been greater. During this

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time of escalating crises, citizens must have the opportunity to decide who will advise and consent to the nominee of a deeply divisive Chief Executive.” The day after Justice Kennedy’s announcement, the NAACP held a TeleTownhall with over 1000 participants to discuss the high stakes involved in replacing Justice Kennedy on the Court. While Justice Kennedy was reliably conservative, his vote was always in play. He voted to uphold consideration of race in college admissions. He wrote the opinion allowing housing discrimination to be challenged using the disparate impact method. He made a difference in criminal justice cases. He provided a

critical fifth vote in cases securing equal treatment for the LGBTQ community. Without him, the courthouse door could close on justice for a generation.

TRUMP’S NOMINATION OF BRETT KAVANAUGH:

On July 9, Donald Trump nominated Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. The NAACP is very familiar with Brett Kavanaugh because we opposed his nomination to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals 12 years ago. His terrible record as an appellate court judge has proven us correct. He has been a consistent voice for the wealthy and powerful and has ruled against civil rights, workers’ rights, consumer rights, and women’s rights. In our statement on the nomination, we warned that Judge Kavanaugh was a “dangerous ideologue, whose extreme views would solidify a far-right majority on the Supreme Court” and “remake the Court in President Trump’s own image.” We said that “the NAACP is ready to lead the fight of a generation.” We told each and every Senator: “This is THE civil rights vote of your career.” On July 17, the NAACP joined over 100 civil rights and social justice organizations in strongly opposing the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. We wrote that he would “provide the fifth and decisive vote to undermine many of our core rights and legal protections.” We noted that, as an appellate judge, “he has served

as a conservative ideologue who lacks the impartiality and independence necessary to sit on the highest court in the land.” On July 23, the NAACP joined national civil rights organization to express collective concern regarding the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to fill the Supreme Court vacancy. President Derrick Johnson stated: “With the Kavanaugh nomination, our democracy hangs in the balance. There is simply too much at stake to allow this dangerous nomination to move forward when the presidency itself is under investigation and the American people have not yet elected the Senate that must rigorously review this pivotal nomination. The vote on Kavanaugh is truly the civil rights vote of a generation; that is how long its impact will last.” On August 16, NAACP joined several civil rights organizations to issue this statement. After Donald Trump was identified as an unindicted co-conspirator in Michael Cohen’s guilty plea on August 21, President Derrick Johnson called upon the Senate to halt the Kavanaugh confirmation process: “The Senate owes it to the American people to see how these legal proceedings play out before even considering whether to confirm a SCOTUS nominee selected by a President linked to federal crimes. This is especially true with a nominee like Brett Kavanaugh who believes that the President is immune from federal investigation.”

NATIONWIDE CAMPAIGN TO

#STOPKAVANAUGH NAACP national, state and local leadership are engaging members and allies across the country to stop the Kavanaugh nomination. We have sponsored and/or appeared in multiple forums around the nation, highlighting the stakes involved in the Kavanaugh nomination and generating the opposition needed to defeat the nomination in the Senate. At the NAACP’s 109th Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas from July 12 through 18, the Supreme Court confirmation battle was front and center. President Derrick Johnson’s remarks at the opening plenary session addressed the Kavanaugh nomination. At the Federal Legislative and Public Policy Workshop, VP for Advocacy Hilary Shelton discussed strategy and tactics for defeating the Kavanaugh nomination. President Derrick Johnson addressed the Kavanaugh confirmation fight during keynote remarks he delivered at the Southern Fair Courts convening in North Carolina on July 24. Vice President for Advocacy Hilary

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Shelton participated in a Netroots Convention panel on the Kavanaugh nomination in New Orleans on August 3. Judicial Nominations Advisor Leslie Proll participated on a Supreme Court nomination panel in Northern California on August 4, which included Equal Justice Society, Equal Rights Advocates, NARAL, and Indivisible. On August 6—the 53th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act—the Alabama NAACP sponsored a forum on “Voting Rights, Midterm Elections and SCOTUS Nominee Brett Kavanaugh: What’s At Stake.” The event was held at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church across from the Civil Rights Institute in Birmingham, Alabama and was attended by over 100 persons. The event was hosted by Alabama NAACP President Bernard Simelton. Participating on the panel were former U.S. District Judge U.W. Clemon, former U.S. Magistrate Judge Vanzetta McPherson, Human Rights Campaign Alabama State Director Eva Kendrick, Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice Executive Director Sarai Portillo, Social Justice Activist T. Marie King, and Student Activist Damion White. The Anchorage, Alaska NAACP sponsored a Voting Rights Act anniversary event on August 6, “Celebrate the Voting Rights Act and Learn What’s at Stake in the Supreme Court Nomination.” It was well attended, was hosted by Anchorage NAACP President Kevin McGee, and featured the following speakers: Heather Kendall-Miller, Native American Rights Fund; Polly Carr, Executive Director, The Alaska Center; Elizabeth Medicine Crow, President, First Alaskans Institute; Jessica Cler, Public Affairs Manager, Planned Parenthood Vote Northwest; Casey Reynolds, Communications Director, ACLU of Alaska; Rev. Dr. Jill F. Bradway, Pastor, First American Baptist Church; Jasmine Smith, Small Business Owner; Marvin Jones, President, UNITE HERE, Local 878; Gordon Glaser, Member of Alaska Commission on Aging; and Vince Beltrami, President of Alaska AFL-CIO.

SEE NAACP MEDIA APPEARANCES TO #STOPKAVANAUGH

On June 28, after Justice Kennedy announced his retirement, President Derrick Johnson appeared on MSNBC’s Velshi & Ruhle on “President Trump’s Supreme Court and Your Rights.” On July 1, President Johnson appeared on Weekends with Alex Witt on July 1, “Anthony Kennedy’s Departure Could Potentially Affect Voting Rights.”

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Immediately after Donald Trump nominated Brett Kavanaugh, the NAACP was quoted in an Newsone article, “Twitter Reacts to the Horror of Trump’s Supreme Court Pick Brett Kavanaugh.” On July 11, the NAACP was quoted by the Washington Post in “Civil Rights Organizations Are Worried About Brett Kavanaugh’s Potential Impact on Racial Issues.” The Tennessee Tribune interviewed Derrick Johnson about the Supreme Court on July 12, in “Kavanaugh Threatens Civil Rights, Protects Trump from Mueller Investigation.” Derrick Johnson appeared on Al Sharpton’s Politics Nation on July 22, to discuss how civil rights leaders are galvanizing to defeat the Kavanaugh nomination, “Supreme Fight.” On August 4, Derrick Johnson published an op-ed for InsideSources. com about the threat posed by Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination to affirmative action, “Now is Not the Time to Do Away with Affirmative Action.” On August 9, President Johnson was interviewed by Rolling Stone about a number of issues, including the Supreme Court confirmation battle, “NAACP President Derrick Johnson Opens Up About Charlottesville and What’s Next.” As the nation celebrated the 53rd anniversary of the Voting Rights Act in August, President Derrick Johnson authored an op-ed in The Hill, “On Voting Rights, We have Much More to Lose with Brett Kavanaugh.” On July 10, NAACP Senior Advisor on Judicial Nominations Leslie Proll joined LeGaL, the Alliance for Justice,

the Human Rights Campaign, and the National Center on Lesbian Rights for a call about the civil rights stakes of the Kavanaugh nomination. On July 12, NAACP Senior Advisor on Judicial Nominations Leslie Proll appeared on the radio show “The Critical Hour” to discuss to the civil rights implications of the Kavanaugh nomination. The NAACP is encouraging state conferences and chapters around the country to use media to convey opposition to the Kavanaugh nomination. For example, Anchorage NAACP President Kevin McGee published a letter to the editor in the Anchorage Daily News, “Kavanaugh Nomination Threatens Alaskans Rights.” On Twitter, follow @NAACP and @DerrickNAACP for breaking news and all important information on the campaign to #StopKavanaugh.

CALL TO ACTION TO #STOPKAVANAUGH

The NAACP has initiated a 50-state strategy to defeat the nomination of Judge Kavanaugh. Everyone, everywhere should contact their Senators at 202-224-3121 and urge them to vote NO. It doesn’t matter whether you live in a red or blue state. Every single Senator needs to hear from his or her constituents on the battle of a lifetime. Our civil rights for a generation are at stake. The NAACP has issued several Action Alerts urging NAACP members to oppose the Kavanaugh nomination and to postpone the Senate’s consideration of the nomination.

NAAC P P R ESID EN T ENC OU RAG E S BL ACK VOTERS NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson provided the following commentary at a Congressional Black Caucus panel on the status of minority voting rights in the nation:

“As we look forward, we need to offer an opportunity to control the narrative and stop talking from a deficit. We understand very clearly that social justice is not a competition but a collaborative effort whether through age or knowledge. We as Black voters must stop conceding our profitability to the majority class. This is a game of interest and we need to turn out the vote. We have 2,200 local branches nationwide. We need to lean into where we are so that every community can organize to its fullest. There is too much at stake for the elections in November, and the decisions that we make now

will have a five-year effect that will possibly change the entire face of our Congress. We each have the power, not just vote, but also to empower others to make our voices heard at the ballot box.” President Derrick Johnson joined panelists Former US Attorney General Eric Holder, President & Director-Counsel NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., Sherrilyn Ifill and Former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe, during the A. Leon Higginbotham Memorial Voting Rights Braintrust to examine the status of voting rights for communities of color in the nation after the Supreme Court case Shelby County vs. Holder, which stripped vital protections under the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The panel, led by Congresswoman Marcia Fudge’s (D-OH), also highlighted findings from the recent report: An Assessment of Minority Voting Rights Access in the United States.

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E VENT S “THE BOBBY BROWN STORY” SOARS

BET’s highly anticipated two-

part miniseries, “THE BOBBY BROWN STORY,” hit a high note in the ratings, grossing 6.6 Million Total Viewers P2+ (EDAC) during premiere week (including premiere telecasts and encores, across BET and BET Her on 9/4 and 9/5/18). On its concluding night, the miniseries drew 2.4MM total viewers, up from 2.3MM on night 1 (EDAC); the first night drew a 1.69 rating in the P1849 demo with the second night lifting to a 1.71 rating (EDAC).* On BET alone, “THE BOBBY BROWN STORY” was the highest rated non-tentpole program since “The New Edition Story” aired in January 2017. Overall, the network is on track for five quarters of consecutive ratings growth year over year in its Target Demo, P18-49. Viewership was remarkably steady with each premiere telecast drawing the following in Live + Same Day viewing:  Night One Premiere Telecast: 1.60 P18-49 rating, and 2.2 MM total viewers P2+ (on BET alone); 1.69 P18-49 rating, 2.3MM total viewers P2+ (EDAC across BET and BET Her)  Night Two Premiere Telecast: 1.62 P18-49 rating, and 2.4 MM total viewers P2+ (on BET alone); 1.71 P18-49 rating, 2.4MM total viewers P2+ (EDAC across BET and BET Her)

“THE BOBBY BROWN STORY” also dominated the socialarena as BET ranked as the #1 most social cable primetime network on television** for two consecutive nights on Tuesday, September 4 and Wednesday, September 5 (excluding sports). On Twitter, #BobbyBrownBET was a trending topic over both nights for 13 hours in the US (Source Sprinklr data retrieved 9/6). “THE BOBBY BROWN STORY” will re-air Sunday, September 9 starting at 5:30 PM ET/PT on BET. Spanning 30 years of Brown’s life, “THE BOBBY BROWN

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STORY” chronicles the artist hailed as the “King of R & B” from the hard streets of Roxbury, through New Edition to his exit from the group, his solo success, and marriage to pop icon Whitney Houston. The multitalented cast includes Woody McClain, Gabrielle Dennis, Mehki Phifer, Alyssa Goss, T.K. Carter, Sandi McCree, Lil Rel, Laz Alonso and Lance Gross. Written by Abdul Williams, executive produced by Jesse Collins for JCE Films, a division of Jesse Collins Entertainment; and directed by Kiel Adrian Scott –The two-part event “THE BOBBY

BROWN STORY.” For behind the scenes look at the making of the film, plus exclusive clips and photos from “THE BOBBY BROWN STORY”, please visit BET.com/bobbybrown and join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #BobbyBrownBET. *Source: Nielsen (via Fast Nationals) | Live + Same Day | The Bobby Brown Story: Night 1 aired on Tuesday 9/4/18 and Night 2 aired on Wednesday 9/5/18 – Premiere on BET + BETHer (9P-11:30P) and Encore 1 on BET (11:30P2A) | Based on Sum of Average Impressions (000)s.

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for immigration legal services was approximately $2.1 million. Since then Mayoral funding for immigration legal services has increased dramatically. In FY 2018, the Administration raised its commitment to funding free immigration legal services to over $30 million. "Several separated children who were brought to our city have been reunited with their families at the border, but they continue to languish in detention,” said Bitta Mostofi, Commissioner of the Mayor’s

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Office of Immigrant Affairs. “It was a harrowing experience to speak directly to families separated by the Trump administration and to witness the systematic mistreatment of immigrant children and families up close. The de Blasio Administration will continue pushing to end both family separation and the erosion of asylum for those fleeing persecution and violence. With today’s legal services announcement, even more migrant children who arrive in our city will receive critical representation and services to help

fight for their safety." “The Mayor’s Fund believes in the power of public-private partnerships because they allow us to respond quickly to immediate needs. We are delighted to work with our philanthropic partners to provide funding to support legal assistance for families at the border. We are also proud to stand alongside the City as they increase their support for separated families,” aid Toya Williford, Executive Director of the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City.

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“I commend the First Lady and all the City volunteers who responded to the plight of immigrant families impacted by an inhumane federal government policy,” said Corporation Counsel Zachary W. Carter. “I am particularly proud of the of the Law Department attorneys who helped children and families navigate complex immigration laws and legal issues, including pursuing asylum in the U.S. This successful initiative and the additional funding to protect immigrant youth has indeed put New York values in action.”

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ENTER TAINMENT “HIP HOP AWARDS” PREMIERES ON BET NETWORKS 'HIP-HOP VIDEO’ & ‘SINGLE OF THE YEAR’ CATEGORIES

The BET “Hip Hop Awards” will

return to The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater for the second consecutive year on Saturday, October 6, 2018, and will premiere on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 8:00PM ET/PT. Grammy Award winning, MultiPlatinum artist, Drake leads this year’s nominations with an impressive 11 nods. Following the impressive release of Scorpion, Drake’s 11 nods includes ‘Lyricist of the Year,’ ‘MVP of the Year,’ ‘Sweet 16,’ ‘Album of the Year,’ ‘Hot Ticket Performer,’ ‘Hustler of the Year,’ ‘Best Collabo,’ and two nods for the ‘Best Hip-Hop Video,’ & ‘Single of the Year’ categories. Cardi B, 2017 Best New Hip-Hop Artist winner, follows closely with an astonishing 10 nominations. With her first official release Invasion of Privacy, the “Bodak Yellow” rapper snags 10 nods including ‘Best Hip-Hop Video,’

‘Album of the Year,’ ‘MVP of the Year,’ ‘Single of the Year,’ ‘Hot Ticket Performer,’ ‘Made-You-Look Award,’ ‘Hustler of the Year,’ ‘Best Collabo’ and 2 nods in the ‘Sweet 16’ category. Childish Gambino snagged the third highest nominations with 6 nods including ‘Hot Ticket Performer,’ ‘Lyricist of the Year,’ ‘MVP of the Year,’ ‘Best HipHop Video,’ and ‘Single of The Year,’ all of which he will face off against top nominees Cardi B & Drake. Additionally, he snags a nomination for this year’s ‘Impact Track’ award for his first No. 1 hit, “This is America,” whose video also garnered director Hiro Murai, his first ‘Video Director of the Year’ nomination.

Performer,’ ‘Lyricist of the Year,’ ‘MVP of the Year,’ and the ‘MadeYou-Look Award (Best Hip-Hop Style).’ Kendrick Lamar’s nods include ‘Hot Ticket Performer,’ ‘Hustler of the Year,’ ‘Lyricist of the Year,’ ‘Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse,’ and ‘Best Hip Hop Video’ for the visuals for “Loyalty” featuring Rihanna. Additionally, ‘Best New Hip-Hop Artist’ Award nominees include industry newcomers BlocBoy JB, Juice WRLD, Lil Baby, Rich

The Kid, and XXXTentacion who posthumously receives the nomination. Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment, will serve as Executive Producer of the BET Hip Hop Awards along with Connie Orlando, BET Head of Programming and Jeannae Rouzan–Clay, Vice President of Specials, Jesse Collins Entertainment.

Other top nominees for the 2018 awards include Travis Scott and Kendrick Lamar, who both received 5 nods, Travis Scott’s nominations include ‘Hot Ticket

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closest friend and relied on by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty. He must choose between the streets that raised him or the higher education that may offer him a way out. Set in South Florida, the series, inspired by events in McCraney's own life, explores the inherent trauma sustained in the fight for survival. The series is produced by Page Fright and Outlier Society Productions in association with Warner Horizon Scripted Television. It is currently in production in Orlando, Florida and set for a 2019 premiere on OWN. OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand

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and the magnetism of the channel. OWN is a leading destination for premium scripted and unscripted programming from today's most innovative storytellers. OWN's original scripted series include popular dramas "Queen Sugar," "Greenleaf," "The Have and Have Nots, "If Loving You is Wrong," hit sitcom "The Paynes," new romantic drama "Love Is __" and upcoming dramas "David

Makes Man" and "Ambitions." OWN's Saturday night unscripted programming lineup includes "Iyanla: Fix My Life," "Book of John Gray," "Black Love" and recently announced "Ready to Love." OWN connects with its audience wherever they are, inspiring conversation among a global community of like-minded viewers on social media and beyond. Launched on January 1, 2011, OWN is a joint venture between Harpo, Inc. and Discovery Communications. The venture also includes the awardwinning digital platform Oprah.com. Access OWN anytime, anywhere on WatchOWN.tv or across mobile devices and connected TVs. For more information, please visit www.oprah. com/own and https://press.discovery. com/us/own/.

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 Carla Hall, Chef Carla Hall is an Emmy-winning cohost of ABC’s Emmy Award-winning popular lifestyle series “The Chew,” seated alongside restaurateur and “Iron Chef America” star Michael Symon, as well as entertaining expert Clinton Kelly.

Carla Hall is best known as a competitor on Bravo’s “Top Chef” and “Top Chef: All Stars” where she won over audiences with her fun catch phrase, “Hootie hoo,” and her philosophy to always cook with love. Carla’s approach to cooking blends her classic French training and Southern upbringing for a twist on traditional favorites. She is committed to health and balance in everyday living. Her cookbooks are “Carla’s Comfort Food: Favorite Dishes from Around the World” and “Cooking with Love: Comfort Food That Hugs You.” She is a true believer that, “If you’re not in a good mood, the only thing you should make is a reservation.” A native of Nashville, Hall received a degree in Accounting from Howard University, but traveling through Europe awakened her passion for food and inspired a new career

path. She attended L’Academie de Cuisine in Maryland where she completed her culinary training, going on to work as a Sous Chef at the Henley Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. She also served as executive chef at both The State Plaza Hotel and The Washington Club, and has taught classes at CulinAerie, Sur la Table and her alma mater, L’Academie de Cuisine. Carla is also active with a number of charities and not-for-profit organizations that reflect her passion for causes close to her heart. She serves as a Board Member for the Pajama Program and GenYouth. Carla also actively works with Chef Jose Andres’ World Central Kitchen Chef Network, DC Central Kitchen, The USO, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Feeding America, WCR (Women Chefs and Restaurateurs), and she serves on the advisory boards for the Edible Academy for the New York Botanical Gardens and for the Food and Finance School in New York City. When she is not in NY filming “The Chew,” she lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband, Matthew Lyons, and stepson Noah. Source: www.abc.go.com

RAENA WHITE To Make Broadway Debut As M a t r o n " M a m a" M o r t o n i n C H I C A G O The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago, will welcome Raena White as "Matron "Mama" Morton" in her Broadway debut starting Monday, September 10, 2018 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). Raena White's theatrical credits include the national tour of The Lion King, Off-Broadway's Sistas the musical and regional productions of Dreamgirls (Jeff award nominee for her portrayal of Effie), Ain't Misbehavin', Ragtime and Jesus Christ Superstar Gospel. BA, University of Michigan.

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As of September 10, 2018, Chicago stars Michelle DeJean as Roxie Hart, Amra-Faye Wright as Velma Kelly, John O'Hurley as Billy Flynn, Evan Harrington as Amos Hart, Raena White as Matron "Mama" Morton and R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine. As previously announced, Israeli Recording Artist Shiri

Maimon will star as Roxie Hart beginning September 21, and Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. will star as Billy Flynn beginning October 6. With a legendary book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, Chicago is now the #1 longestrunning American musical in Broadway history. Produced by Barry and Fran Weissler, Chicago is the winner of six 1997 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Cast Recording. Directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie and choreographed by Tony Award winner Ann Reinking, Chicago features set design by John Lee Beatty, costume design by Tony Award winner William Ivey Long, lighting design by Tony Award winner Ken Billington, sound design by Scott Lehrer and casting by Stewart/Whitley.

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Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago's slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today's tabloids. Tickets for Chicago are available through Telecharge.com, by calling 212-239-6200, and in-person at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.; New York, NY) box office. Regular box office hours are 10 am to 8 pm Monday through Saturday, and Noon to 7:00 pm Sunday. Visit www. ChicagoTheMusical.com for more information.

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BOARD OF HEALTH EXPANDS SERVICES FOR PSYCHOSIS EPISODES The New York City Board of Health has approved an amendment to the Health Code to lower the age to 16 when hospitals are required to report a patient admitted with first-episode psychosis to the Health Department. Psychosis includes schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders where a person has lost touch with reality. Approximately 2,000 new cases of psychosis develop each year in New York City, and the Health Department estimates that 6 percent of first-episode admissions, or approximately 120 cases, occur among persons between ages 16 and 17 years. The Health Code previously required hospitals to report people between ages 18 and 30. After admission to the hospital, patients can join the Health Department’s free NYC Supportive Transition and Recovery Team (NYC START) program, which connects patients to trained social workers, peer specialists and recovery services for three months. Since NYC START launched in 2014, 1,206 eligible patients (73 percent) accepted care services, and this year 86 percent of program participants attended mental health appointments within 30 days of leaving the hospital.

care and connected to critical mental health services,” said Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot. “New Yorkers experiencing a first episode of psychosis qualify for three months of linkages to mental health services, and today’s amendment will help us connect more of them to care.”

“The first episode of psychosis is a critical time for intervention. We know that when we engage New Yorkers at their first episode we are more likely to get them into

Launched in 2014, NYC START is a free program offered by the NYC Health Department for young adults who are hospitalized for a first episode of psychosis. All New York

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City hospitals must report admission to the Health Department within 24 hours of diagnosis. Participation in NYC START is voluntary. During hospitalization and for the first three months after hospital discharge, trained social workers and peer specialists work to connect patients to recovery services and support their transition back to the

community. To date, NYC START has received 1,896 reports of firstepisode psychosis. The program has steadily improved on the rate of connection to community-based services – overall, 80 percent of program participants have attended an outpatient mental health appointment within 30 days of hospital discharge.

 Require hospitals to report admissions of 16- and 17-year-olds admitted for their first episode of psychosis.  Include the name and contact information for parents or guardians as part of the reportable information for a minor.  Require hospitals to report adults who were first admitted as 16- or 17-year-olds, who otherwise would not have been reported.  Broaden the confidentiality provisions to further clarify that identifying information will be kept confidential.  Address racial inequity among first-episode psychosis referrals from inpatient psychiatric care.  Extend the length of outreach beyond the first 30 days for people who have been unreachable or not ready to connect to these services earlier.

CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS 2018 Highlights Healthcare Disparities Acessa Health Inc., developer of the Acessa System®, announced today it is continuing its collaboration with The White Dress Project, a nonprofit group that promotes fibroid awareness and advocacy, to present a session at this year’s Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference. Earlier this year, both organizations announced the launch of the Goodbye Fibroids initiative which aims to unite women, physicians and leaders to raise awareness and elevate the standard of care for uterine fibroids. “We are focused on ensuring that women have access to all available treatment options for their uterine fibroids. Unfortunately, there is a wellestablished racial barrier to women receiving less invasive alternatives to hysterectomy and this joint session aims to elevate

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the discussion among civil leaders surrounding this disparity,” said Acessa Health President and CEO Kim Rodriguez. The current racial disparities impacting uterine fibroids are significant and well established in medical literature. As an example, among women who underwent hysterectomy for benign indications, African American women were less likely to receive a minimally invasive hysterectomy compared to white women. They were also 40% more likely to develop complications, nearly three times as likely to have a long hospital stay, and three times as likely to die, even though African American women were younger on average. Tanika Gray Valbrun, founder of The White Dress Project, noted, “As a community we need to begin to address and

change the clear, systematic and structural defect within the US healthcare system that disproportionately pushes women of color toward the most invasive option, which is hysterectomy.” This session will bring together leaders such as Adrianna Hopkins, host of Good Morning Washington and fibroids patient; Dr. Alicia Christy, Deputy Director of Reproductive Health at the Veterans Administration; Dr. Nicole Williams from The Gynecology Institute of Chicago; and Patient Ambassadors from The White Dress Project, Rashetta Fairnot and Jennifer Branison.

Williams, Founder and CEO of The Gynecology Institute of Chicago. “I am honored to be included in this panel and I believe that in order to effect change we need to open discussions about what is contributing to the overuse of hysterectomy to treat fibroids.”

“This multi-stakeholder panel brings together the perspectives of patients, physicians and policy makers to begin tackling this complex topic,” said Dr. Nicole

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