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STARBUCKS to Close All Stores For Day of Racial-Bias Education

York and a former chancellor of the The Black Stars News 2015 Annual Starbucks Coffee Company Awards Dinner will honor Mayor New York public schools system.

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BARBARA BUSH Passes Away, Age 92

Former First Lady Barbara Bush passed away Tuesday evening from complications related to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and congestive heart failure. Earlier this week the Bush family released a statement saying that after a “recent series of hospitalizations,” she decided to stop receiving medical care and was focusing on “comfort care.”

“It will not surprise those who know her that Barbara Bush has been a rock in the face of her failing health, worrying not for herself — thanks to her abiding faith — but for others,” the statement said.

“She is surrounded by a family she adores, and appreciates the many kind messages and especially the prayers she is receiving.”

She passed away at her Houston, Texas home; she was 92.

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Les Payne, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his Harlem home on Monday, March 19, 2018.

He was 76. Payne’s impressive career in journalism spanned four decades and without question has left an indelible mark on the field.

Please check out this comprehensive article and tribute on Newsday for a glimpse into his illustrious career and valuable impact.

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BUSINESS NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK First-Ever Virtual Conference As part of National Small Business Week, April 29 – May 5, the U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses, will host the first- ever National Small Business Week Virtual Conference. The conference will include educational webinars, mentoring sessions and business resources. National Small Business Week cosponsors Visa, Chase for Business, Constant Contact, Google and Square will host webinars. The webinars are free of charge, but registration is required.

NSBW 2018 Virtual Conference Schedule:  How Changing Consumer Behavior Impacts Your Business Presented by Google May 1, 2018 1-2 p.m. EDT Technology allows you to understand consumer behavior better than ever.

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Register here: https://www.sba.gov/national-smallbusiness-week/virtual-conference Additional National Small Business Week cosponsors Lockheed Martin, National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (NAGGL), UPS Store, Raytheon, Verizon, DexYP/ Thryv, Salesforce, Facebook, Main Street Hub and Comcast Business will host booths during the Virtual Conference.

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About the U.S. Small Business Administration: The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality.

As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start and grow their businesses. It delivers services to people through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

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“Stop Being the Best Kept Secret” Master Class

Self-proclaimed queen of “from foster care to fabulous,” Tana M. Session, a successful career coach, international speaker and author knows how to turn a painful past into a purposeful career. From homelessness to a rising star on the national stage of women's empowerment, the Huffington Post named Session one of the "Top Female Experts to Follow in 2018". Now the mogul, who has been featured in Essence Magazine, Forbes.com, and BlackEnterprise.com plans to share the secrets that led to her success during the "Stop Being the Best Kept Secret" master class on Saturday, May 19 in New York City.

Session says the class is designed to elevate, empower and equip attendees for the next level of success. She believes the secret sauce to her success has been becoming her true, authentic self in her career, business and relationships. “The information I share in this class is exactly the formula I used to go from making $35,000 to more than $240,000 annually,” Session said.

“I believe my triumphant story is proof that anyone can use their adversities as fuel rather than excuses to reach their full potential.”

During the event, Session plans to give women a blueprint to owning their personal power and embracing their self-worth. Guest speakers for the event include certified life coach Michelle

Smith and employment law expert, Natasha Bowman, J.D. Collected clothing donations and a proportion of the proceeds from event sales will benefit Dress for Success, a non-profit organization that empowers women.

Former Fortune 500 human resources pro to share riveting personal story and insider knowledge.

Session is author of the Amazon best-seller, "Get Your Career Life in Order," "Inside the Revolving Door," and the newly-released "The Little Book of Motivation & Inspiration."

Session is a leading expert on personal transformation as her own life journey of adversities began as a foster care child in the 1970s in Harlem, N.Y., where she was born to unwed teenage parents.

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Session currently lives in Pasadena, Ca. with her husband Hip Hop pioneer Dana Dane and her son, Brandon, a senior at California State University, Los Angeles.

To learn more about Session’s master class, visit StopBeingTheBestKeptSecret.com.

Her three books can be purchased at TanaMSession.com. Connect with Tana on Instagram @TanaMSession and Twitter @TanaMSession.

REAL TIMES MEDIA hires marketing To Lead Atlanta Region Corporate executive, marketing consultant, and award-winning author, Tracie Howard, joins Real Times Media (RTM), a Detroit-based multimedia company focused on media, marketing, and entertainment expressly for urban audiences, as its new senior vice president and group publisher for the Atlanta region. In her new role, Howard will manage the business operations of Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine, AtlantaDailyWorld.com, Who’s Who In Black Atlanta, and all other Real Times Media activity in the market.

Specifically, she will lead the RTM Atlanta staff, develop strategic plans for achieving business growth, help strengthen local and national brand content and marketing platforms as well as customize quality services for corporate clients. “We’re excited about Tracie joining the Real Times family as we continue expand our brand presence and relevancy in black Atlanta," said Hiram E. Jackson, chief executive officer, Real Times Media.

With a longtime history in the Atlanta market, our family of brands (the AtlantaDailyWorld.com, the Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine and Who’s Who

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In Black Atlanta), demonstrate our commitment to Atlanta as we strive to provide fresh content and programming that will engage audiences locally and across the nation. As we grow as a company, all of our business decisions are made to ensure that we remain relevant in Atlanta now and in the future.”

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2008, she was chosen to serve on President Barack Obama’s Finance Committee. Howard also served as a professor-in-residence at the prestigious Institut Supérieur de Management in Dakar. Her tenure at West Africa’s premier business university culminated with extended guest lectures in Mali and Burkina Faso where she instructed more than 1,000 of the continent’s most respected academicians to understand and navigate America’s complex business, political and social landscape.

She has also received critical acclaim as an author, having seven non-fiction titles to her credit.

Howard, a former Travel & Lifestyle editor for Savoy Magazine and Marketing Director for American Express, brings a comprehensive global experience to Real Times’ multimedia platform. As a talented and accomplished business executive, Howard’s portfolio includes key roles with several of the world’s most prestigious organizations, including Xerox, Johnson and Johnson, American Express, and The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games (ACOG). In

Headquartered in Detroit, Real Times Media (RTM) is parent company to the nation’s largest African-Americanowned newspaper and digital media operation, including the Atlanta Daily World, the Chicago Defender, the Michigan Chronicle, and the New Pittsburgh Courier. In addition to its news brands, Real Times Media offers custom programming and publishing in 20 markets across the United States through its Who’s Who brand, producing more than 50 events annually.

“We’re excited about Tracie joining the Real Times family as we continue expand our brand presence and relevancy in black Atlanta.”

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JAY-Z'S FOUNDATION Accepting Applications For Scholarships JAY-Z‘s Shawn Carter Foundation is accepting applications from students in high school and college, including trade school, now through April 30. The 21-time Grammy winner and his mom, co-founder Gloria Carter, have been instrumental in providing scholarships for “individuals facing socio-economic hardships further their education at post secondary institutions.”

According to the site, since 2003 “over $4MM have supported initiatives to empower youth and communities in need through the Foundation’s programs: Scholarship Fund, College Prep and Exposure, International Exposure, Professional Development, Scholar Support and Community & Goodwill Programs.”

5TH ANNUAL TOP BLACKS IN HEALTHCARE Awards Gala Honorees Named BlackDoctor.org (BDO), the leading online health destination for African Americans, and the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University announce the highly-anticipated list of distinguished honorees for the 5th Annual Top Blacks in Healthcare Awards Gala.

& Commercialization, Inc. (Otsuka), a leading healthcare company developing innovative solutions for patients and care providers. Otsuka’s commitment to innovation in healthcare comes in many forms, with a focus on

digital health, oncology, and renal disease.

mental health – reinforced by their recent FDA approval for the first digital medicine– along with an emerging portfolio in

award recipients: •Keith L. Black, MD; Chair, Department of Neurosurgery; Director, Maxine Dunitz

BlackDoctor.org salutes this extraordinary list of Black healthcare professionals named as the “BlackDoctor.org Top Blacks in Healthcare” 2018

This celebration of Black excellence will take place on Thursday, April 26, 2018 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Washington DC. The awards gala, hosted by radio and television legend Donnie Simpson, and sponsored by Otsuka, Procter & Gamble (P&G), Genentech, Takeda, Amgen, and Gilead, will honor 15 individuals who have made outstanding contributions to medicine and health.

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ENTER TAINMENT “My goal was to not only to pay tribute to Luther but to add my own passion on top of Luther’s brilliant songs. It all started with my mom who has always loved Luther and played his music in our home continuously – especially during Christmas. You can say I grew up with the world’s biggest Luther fan. In my young teens, I would perform a Luther song or two at weddings and people would keep requesting more of his hits. I recorded ‘Superstar’ awhile back which was Grammy nominated and sang different Luther songs during my live shows. But people always asked when I was going to do an album of Luther’s songs.

Happily the day has arrived. It was a thrilling experience selecting the songs from his different albums and putting my own interpretation on them. I am so proud of this record”, commented Ruben.

Ruben Studdard, America’s Idol, officially confirmed that he will be releasing

“RUBEN SINGS LUTHER” to his hero Luther Vandross on March 16th and will be launching a 22 city ‘ALWAYS AND FOREVER TOUR’ starting in Sacramento,

California on April 8th. A full schedule of tour dates follows this release.

“As for the tour, we are not only recreating some of the production elements, musicians, background singers, wardrobe and lighting that were ever present when Luther took the stage, but my heart and

“ALWAYS AND FOREVER TOUR 2018”  SUN, APRIL 8  CREST THEATRE, SACRAMENTO, CA  WED, APRIL 11  THE ROSE, PASADENA, CA  THU, APRIL 12  FOX PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, RIVERSIDE, CA  FRI, APRIL 13  TEXAS STATION CASINO, LAS VEGAS, NV  SAT, APRIL 14  CHANDLER CENTER FOR THE ARTS, CHANDLER, AZ (continued)  SUN, APRIL 15  SYCUAN CASINO, EL CAJON, CA  TUE, APRIL 17  SOILED DOVE UNDERGROUND, DENVER, CO  THU, APRIL 19  THE KENT STAGE, KENT, OH  FRI, APRIL 20  ARCADA THEATRE, ST. CHARLES, IL  SAT, APRIL 21  POTTER CENTER / COMMUNITY COLLEGE, JACKSON, MI  SUN, APRIL 22  SCHROTT CENTER FOR THE ARTS, INDIANAPOLIS, IN  TUE, APRIL 24  BERGEN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, ENGLEWOOD, NJ  THU, APRIL 26  STATE THEATRE, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ  FRI, APRIL 27  THE ZEITERION PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, BOSTON, MA  SAT, APRIL 28  KESWICK THEATRE, GLENSIDE, PA  SUN, APRIL 29  THE CABOT THEATER, BEVERLY, MA  Wed, May 2  Nycb Theatre, Westbury, Ny  Fri, May 4  Mohegan Sun Hotel & Casino, Uncasville, Ct  Sat, May 5  Robert Parilla Pac At Montgomery College, Rockville, Md  Wed, May 9  Florida Theatre, Jacksonville, Fl  Thu, May 10  Hard Rock Hotel, Orlando, Fl  Sat, May 12  Straz Center For The Arts/Ferguson Hall, Tampa, Fl NewYorkTrendnyc

soul will be in every note I sing as I honor one of the greatest vocalists we’ve ever had.”

Ruben Studdard, the Grammy nominated R&B, gospel and pop singer was the winner of American Idol’s second season. He has recorded six studio albums, appears frequently on TV, toured extensively and has sold over two million albums worldwide.

 “RUBEN SINGS LUTHER” Track Listing: 1. Always and Forever 2. Never Too Much 3. So Amazing 4. Don’t You Know That?

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ENTER TAINMENT DESSOFF CHOIRS Presents “FREEDOM CONCERT” Inspired by Coretta Scott King

Hailed as “one of the great amateur choruses of our time (New York Today) for its “fullbodied sound and suppleness (The New York Times),” The Dessoff Choirs culminates its 93rd season with a “Freedom Concert” inspired by the late Coretta Scott King (b. April 27, 1927), wife of Martin Luther King Jr., and advocate for African-American equality. In this dynamic program, Dessoff offers a choral tapestry reflecting on the Civil Rights movement of the past while promoting hope for the future. The program’s centerpiece is Ralph Vaughan William’s plea for peace, Dona nobis pacem. Robert Sirota’s homage to the nine victims of the Mother Emanuel AME massacre, Prelude and Spiritual for Mother Emanuel, works by African-American composers, the well-known civil rights freedom song, “Oh Freedom,” and Bach’s Dona nobis pacem from Mass in B minor round out the program.

Known for singing with conviction, expressivity, and passion, the 60+ members of The Dessoff Choirs will call up the universality of hope for salvation and pleadings for peace. “Through this remarkable concert, The Dessoff Choirs is affirming its values and the contribution of cultural diversity to our civil society,” says Malcolm J. Merriweather, ninth Music Director and conductor of The Dessoff Choirs. “The ‘Freedom Concert’ is a shining example of this mission.”

The Civil Rights movement captured the nation’s attention in 1963, and musicians/composers proved no exception. The marches, protests, and tragedies of 55 years ago influenced some of the greatest artists of

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the 20th and 21st Centuries.

“We’ve appropriately joined choral pieces that commemorate this important moment in our nation’s history. According to ideas of humanity and salvation, the songs we chose were part of the movement, while others were inspired by the events of the era,

and black folk music, Moore was a visionary composer hailed as the Dean of Black Women Composers. She was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in 1981 for her Scenes from the Life of a Martyr, a 16-part oratorio on the life of Dr. King. Larsen’s moving Cry Peace complements

nine faithful souls who were murdered during a Bible Class in an act of racist terrorism on 17 June 2015 at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, and is dedicated to their families who revealed a deep faith in a loving God when they were

and/or more recent injustices.”

The concert presents works by three female composers: Nancy Wertsch, Undine Smith Moore, and Libby Larsen. The rousing Black Gospel arrangement by Wertsch of the great American hymn Blessed Assurance, commissioned and premiered by the Riverside Church in 1985, was broadcast nationally the following year during the inaugural celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Dr. King’s own Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. The piece has since become standard repertoire for that holiday. Influenced by Bach

the program, comprised of the word “peace” in many languages.

Larsen is one of America’s most prolific and most performed living composers known for capturing the contemporary American spirit.

Embodying the power of forgiveness is Prelude and Spiritual for Mother Emanuel by husband and wife team, Robert and Victoria Sirota. The work was written in memory of the victims of the June 17, 2015, shootings at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. "Prelude and Spiritual for Mother Emanuel is written in memory of the

able to express forgiveness to the killer two days later,” says Victoria Sirota. Ralph Vaughan Williams’s cantata Dona nobis pacem is another urging from the composer for communal action for peace. It is paired with Bach’s Dona nobis pacem from the Mass in B minor. As part of its season-long celebration of Leonard Bernstein’s (19181990) centenary, the choir honors Bernstein’s rich legacy by performing the third movement, “Adonai, Adonai Lo gavah libi” from Chichester Psalms, considered a plea for peace as well.

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RE P O RT ON DEPR E SSION A M ON G A DU LT S I N N YC R E L E AS ED NYC Health Department has released its first comprehensive data brief on depression among New York City adults. Approximately 548,000 adults (9 percent) in New York City experienced depression in 2016, according to a survey started shortly after ThriveNYC was launched in late 2015. The report examines disparities in depression rates among race/ethnic groups; significant risk factors associated with depression; and the groups most likely to receive treatment for depression. Among the data brief’s findings: Latino adults (13 percent) experienced depression at nearly twice the rate of White (7 percent), Black (8 percent) and Asian and Pacific Islander (5 percent) adults. In addition, adults with chronic diseases – specifically

hypertension, diabetes or asthma – were at least twice as likely to report being depressed. New Yorkers with depression were also more likely to be current smokers, drink sugary beverages, and not get enough exercise. These data will be used by the Health Department to inform its mental health initiatives and will be distributed to community partners.

The report also underscored the need for accessible mental health treatment in New York City, a priority under the de Blasio Administration. More than half of adults with depression (62 percent) had not received any mental health treatment in the past 12 months. In November 2015, the City launched ThriveNYC, a set of 54 initiatives to change the conversation and stigma surrounding mental illness and provide greater access to mental health care. New Yorkers can contact NYC Well for free and confidential support at any hour of the day in over 200 languages by calling 1-888-NYC-WELL, texting “WELL” to 65173 or going to nyc. gov/nycwell. NYC Well will make connections to effective treatment

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options. In addition, anyone can take a free Mental Health First Aid course to learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health challenges, including depression. The full report on depression among adults is available online.

“This new data underscores what we have known to be true,” said First Lady Chirlane McCray, who spearheads ThriveNYC. “Depression is a common disease experienced by New Yorkers, but most New Yorkers who are suffering are not seeking treatment. Mental illness touches every single one of us directly or indirectly through family and friends.

And it’s treatable. Our job is to make sure every New Yorker knows that there’s always hope, and there is always help that is confidential and

completely free, by calling 1-888NYC WELL. No one has to suffer alone.”

“Behind these data are the life stories of more than half a million New Yorkers living with depression which underscores the importance of addressing barriers to care,” said Dr. Herminia Palacio, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services.

“This administration has been committed to improving mental health care in New York City with initiatives such as ThriveNYC that support New Yorkers to reverse the impact of depression, and other mental health conditions, on their daily lives.”

“Depression is incredibly common – 1 in 11 adults – and can affect anyone. But it is even more common among Latino New Yorkers, older people and people with less education and lower income,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett. “We hope these data encourage primary care doctors to regularly screen their patients for depression. Depression is treatable, and we encourage all New Yorkers to

seek help if they need it.”

“This report underscores what we already know to be true – no community is immune to depression,” said Public Advocate Letitia James. “With a significant population of New Yorkers suffering from mental illness, it is more critical than ever to provide treatment and fight the stigmas associated with mental health. I am proud to have an agencies and initiatives like the Health Department, and ThriveNYC that are able identify mental health concerns among New Yorkers, and are equipped to tackle them head on.”

“Depression can affect anyone, but these new findings suggest that low-income people of color are more likely to experience the disorder.

Initiatives such as ThriveNYC are crucial to help combat stigma and expand access to mental health care in communities that need it most. As Chair of the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities, and Addiction, I am looking forward to partnering with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to ensure that New Yorkers are accessing the mental health treatment they deserve,” said Council Member Diana Ayala.

To gather data for the report, Health Department researchers spoke to approximately 10,000 New Yorkers as part of its annual NYC Community Health Survey. Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders. Estimates of current depression were determined using eight questions to assess the frequency of depression symptoms over the past two weeks. The questions assessed symptoms including the level of interest in doing things, feeling down or depressed, difficulty with sleeping, energy levels, eating habits, feeling bad about oneself, and ability to concentrate.

Depression Among New York City Adults Data Highlights  Overall prevalence:  Adults ages 45 to 64 (11 percent) were more likely to be depressed than 25 to 44 year olds (8 percent).  The prevalence of depression was higher in the Bronx (12 percent) compared with Manhattan (7 percent) and Brooklyn (8 percent).

Socioeconomic status:  Adults who had less than a high school education (17 percent), were high school graduates (11 percent) or completed some college (8 percent) had a higher prevalence of depression compared with college

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graduates (4 percent).  Adults with the lowest household income had the highest prevalence of depression (13 percent) compared with those with the highest household income (4 percent).  Adults insured through Medicare (17 percent), Medicaid (15 percent) or uninsured individuals (9 percent) had a higher prevalence of depression compared with privately insured adults (5 percent).  People who were unemployed (18 percent) or not in the labor force (14 percent) were about three times more likely to have depression than people who were employed (5 percent).

Personal safety:  Adults who reported that their neighborhood was unsafe (17 percent) were more than twice as likely to be depressed as those who reported that their neighborhood was very safe or somewhat safe (8 percent).  Adults who had ever been physically hurt by an intimate partner (24 percent) were three times more likely to have depression than those who had not (8 percent).

Chronic disease:  Adults who had ever been told that they had hypertension were three times more likely to have depression than those who had not (18 percent versus 6 percent). Similarly, adults who had been told they had diabetes (17 percent versus 8 percent) or asthma (17 percent versus 7 percent) were more than twice as likely to have depression compared with those had not.  Adults with depression were more likely than those without to be current smokers (23 percent versus 12 percent) and to consume one or more sugary drinks per day (31 percent versus 22 percent).  Compared with adults without depression, New Yorkers with depression were more likely to not have eaten any fruits or vegetables on the previous day (25 percent versus 11 percent) and to report not having exercised in the past 30 days (44 percent versus 26 percent) Treatment:  Adults born in the U.S. (49 percent) were more likely to receive treatment compared with New Yorkers born outside of the U.S. (24 percent).  Adults with depression were more likely to receive mental health treatment (medication and/or counseling) if they were 45 to 64 years old (51 percent) compared with those ages 25 to 44 (36 percent) or 65 years or older (33 percent).

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Warning issued About SKIN-LIGHTENING CREAMS

The NYC Health Department has warned New York City residents about 10 skin-lightening creams from Pakistan and two medicated soaps from Spain with elevated levels of mercury. These products can contain up to 14,000 times the allowable limit for mercury in cosmetics. Exposure to mercury can cause serious and lifethreatening health problems, including damage to the nervous system and kidneys. In pregnant women, mercury poisoning can also affect the fetus and increase the risk of miscarriage.

The Health Department sent an alert to health care providers in New York City to advise patients against using such products.

The Health Department recommends that New Yorkers immediately stop using all skinlightening creams and medicated soaps that list mercury as an ingredient. However, mercury may not always be listed as an ingredient on the label, so New Yorkers should speak with their doctor if they are using nonprescription products to lighten their skin or for skin disorders.

The New York City Health

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Code prohibits the sale of toxic personal products. The Health Department is working with New York City businesses to remove the following products from their shelves:  Due Beauty Cream made by Kreative Cosmetics (Pvt) Ltd.  Sandal Whitening Beauty Cream made by MMC Cosmetics, Pakistan

 Chandni Whitening Cream made by SJ Enterprises, Pakistan  Golden Pearl Beauty Cream made by Golden Pearl Cosmetics  Face Fresh Beauty Cream made by Shaheen Cosmetics, Pakistan  Faiza No. 1 Beauty Cream made by A.M. Cosmetics (Pak), Pakistan  Faiza Beauty Cream made by Poonia Brothers (Pak), Pakistan  Seven Herbal Ubtan Cream made by C.P.H.L.  Stillman’s Freckle Cream and Stillman’s Skin Bleach Cream made in Pakistan under license

from the Stillman Company, Inc., USA

soaps that list mercury as an ingredient.

 Niuma Medicated Antiseptic Soap made by Niuma Belleza, Spain

• Tell your health care provider if you are using non-prescription products to lighten skin or for skin disorders.

 Niuma Lemon Medicated Germicidal Soap made by Niuma Belleza, Spain The Health Department advises New Yorkers to: • Immediately stop using all skinlightening creams and medicated

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• Call 311 to report locations where these products are sold.

• Call 212-POISONS (212-7647667) or visit http://www1. nyc.gov/site/doh/health/ health-topics/mercury.page for additional information.

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END NO TE S A l l-Sta r C ast P e r f o r m ’THE RADICAL KING’ for Audible Audible, Inc., the world’s largest seller and producer of downloadable audiobooks and other spoken-word entertainment, today announced the release of The Radical King. This collection of twenty-three of Martin Luther King Jr.’s essays and speeches, curated by Cornel West, is performed by LeVar Burton, Mike Colter, Leslie Odom, Jr., Colman Domingo, Danny Glover, Gabourey Sidibe, Wanda Sykes,

Michael Kenneth Williams, and more. The Radical King is now available for download at www. audible.com/theradicalking.

In The Radical King, which marks the first time the Martin Luther King Estate has allowed professional actors to perform King’s seminal words, Audible has assembled a remarkable cast of charismatic performers who bring their own passion, enthusiasm, and activism to

their readings of the essays and speeches. Compiled and edited

by Cornel West, the anthology of essays and speeches highlights King as a revolutionary and a democratic socialist who sided with poor and working people.

The recording’s gifted cast showcases King’s compassion, outrage, insight and vulnerability.

“Reading Dr. King’s words was extremely daunting, but if this would introduce his lesser-known

Recording introduces first-ever dramatic interpretations of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s essays and speeches.

works to more people, then I needed to do it. I tried to channel what the words meant to me, and what he meant to me,” said Emmy Award-winning actress and comedian Wanda Sykes, who recites two speeches in the collection.

“I am humbled and honored that my voice and my performance of Dr. King’s essays and speeches will be the first way that a new generation of people hear them aloud,” said Mike Colter. “Dr. King’s words, still so timely and important, are meant to be heard. Listening to these key pieces is sure to be a powerful experience for the listener, and a meaningful way to preserve Dr. King’s legacy.”

“Dr. King is celebrated as one of the greatest orators in American history, and the performances of these incredible actors remind us why,” said Audible EVP and Publisher Beth Anderson.

“This captivating recording is a testament to Dr. King’s enduring vision.”

With a 30-day membership trial at Audible, new listeners can enjoy any one audiobook, including this performance of The Radical King, free.

Among the acclaimed performers who have narrated works of literature for Audible are Zachary Quinto, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Lily Collins, Emma Thompson, and Jesse Eisenberg. Audible Studios has won a Grammy Award, for its production of Janis Ian’s memoir Society’s Child, and has also been recognized with the Audie Award for Audiobook of the Year, for Colin Firth’s performance of Graham Greene’s The End of the Affair. Audible invented and commercialized the first digital audio player in 1997, and has since been at the forefront of the explosively growing audiobook download segment. In 2017, listeners around the world downloaded over two billion hours of Audible content.

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