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N AT ION AL NATIONAL MUSEUM Of AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC Grand Opening After more than 20 years in development, the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) is ready to open its doors to music lovers of all ages. The 56,000 square foot facility located in the heart of downtown Nashville will officially open to guests on Thursday, September 3, 2020 kicking off a Labor Day weekend packed with grand opening events that will help introduce NMAAM to Nashville and the world. Advance tickets can now be purchased from the NMAAM website with general admission ticket prices ranging from $13 to $24.

"We're extremely excited to announce our September grand opening date for all of the music fans who have been anxiously awaiting the debut of this museum," said H. Beecher Hicks III, NMAAM President and CEO. "This museum is a unique place that tells a special story. Our hope is that no matter your age, race or preferred music genre, within this museum you can find something that stirs your soul, pleases your ears and moves your feet. We encourage everyone to start planning their 2020 trips to Nashville and purchase your tickets to this first-of-its-kind institution dedicated to celebrating incredible people and moments in American history."

NMAAM will open to guests on September 3 as the anchor tenant of the Fifth + Broadway development.

Fifth + Broadway is one of the largest mixed use developments in the region that includes retail, residential and office space right at the center of downtown Nashville on historic Broadway.

Upon opening, guests who visit the museum will be immersed in generations of musical history created and inspired by the work of African Americans. NMAAM features seven content galleries—six permanent and one rotating—that chronicle Black musical traditions from the 1600s up to the present day. More than 50 genres and sub-genres of American music are explored from spirituals and gospel, to jazz, blues, hip-hop, R&B and more.

Advance tickets for general admission to the museum are now available online from the museum website, www.nmaam.org. All admission tickets are timed, with tours scheduled every 30 minutes.

The first tour group will enter at 9:00 a.m. and the last tour block will be sold at 4:00 p.m. with the museum closing at 5:00 p.m. daily. Guests will be able to select their time slot based upon ticket availability.

General admission ticket prices are as follows: individual/adult ticket (18 years and above) is $24.95, youth ticket (7-17 years) is $13.50, senior ticket (65 years and above) is $18.75, student/educator/military ticket (must show I.D.) is $18.75 and children's ticket (6 years and

below) is free when accompanied by a paid adult. Guests who wish to spend more than one day in the museum may purchase a multiday pass for up to three days for $37.50 at all levels. Guests can also explore becoming a museum member to receive unlimited entry for a year and access to exclusive content and museum discounts.

Memberships start in the range of $25 to $50 per individual. For additional information, please visit the Membership section of the website or call 615-488-3310.

Please note that listed ticket prices do not include local taxes and fees and prices are subject to change.

Group rates are available for parties of 15 or more people. Anyone interested in tour group pricing should contact groupsales@nmaam. org to coordinate their group's visit.

The full list of grand opening

activities for NMAAM and Fifth + Broadway will be released in the upcoming months. Be sure to follow @TheNMAAM across all social media to stay up-to-date on the latest details.

A b o u t t h e N at i o n a l M u s eu m o f A f r i c a n A m er i c a n M u s i c  The National Museum of African American Music, set to open in Labor Day weekend 2020, will be the only museum dedicated solely to preserving African American music traditions and celebrating the central role African Americans have played in shaping American music. Based in Nashville, Tenn., the museum will share the story of the American soundtrack by integrating history and interactive technology to honor Black musical heroes of the past and the present. For more information, please visit www. blackmusicmuseum.org.

2020 LeadHERship

Celebrity Awards Conference A select group of elevated LeadHERs from across the United States will congregate to receive recognition for their outstanding achievements in a variety of professions. The Conference will begin with the presentations of professional women from across America who will address the audience about important topics which include: self-esteem, stress mastery, wealth building, training & development, business transformation, and so much more. In effort of making this conference a memorable experience, there will also be a panel of professional men who will address important concerns from the male perspective and how these concerns interrupt the workplace, as well as suggestions for upward mobility.

Claire Sulmers, Founder of Fashion Bomb Daily will serve as the

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The Honorees include: celebrity

personal trainer & co-founder of the Equinox Brand, Kacy Duke;

Claire Sulmers, Founder of Fashion Bomb Daily

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former Hollywood agent, Crystal Wright; Nicole Bolin, wife & Chief Operating Officer of the J. Bolin Empire; Founder of Frobabies Instagram & Frobabies Hair Care Products, Kanika Alston.

The Conference speakers include, Claudia Vidal, Dr. Kristina Hallett, Ka’Neda Bullock, & Garbralle Conroe. “The LeadHERship Celebrity Awards Conference was designed for prospective as well as seasoned business professionals”, says Darlene Williams, Founder.

Each guest will be greeted by Princess Kennedy and will have the opportunity to take a picture with her in front of the Grand step & repeat.

Darlene has made it possible for a small group of underserved young girls to experience the magic. They will also be given tiaras for the day.

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ESSENCE Announces Departure ESSENCE, the number one media, technology and commerce company serving Black women, today announced that Michelle Ebanks, Chief Executive Officer of Essence Communications, Inc., will step down from the role of CEO as of March 31, 2020 to pursue other opportunities and to join the board of Essence Ventures, parent company of ESSENCE. In her board capacity, Ebanks will advise on strategic partnerships and new growth opportunities, including the development of a diversity and inclusion capability that supports the advancement of people of color in the workplace. ESSENCE has commenced a search for her successor, and Ebanks will assist with the transition and search process. During the transition period, Richelieu Dennis, founder & chairman of Essence Ventures, will have direct oversight of the company, working closely with its senior leadership team on continued transformation and strategy execution.

“When I joined ESSENCE, I could not have imagined this extraordinary journey and how it would transform me as a person and as a leader,” said Ebanks. “I will always be grateful for the opportunity, but most importantly for the impact that ESSENCE continues to have on tens of millions of Black women globally.

Since I began, my priority has been to position ESSENCE for its next phase, and we’ve done that. The brand has been reestablished as 100% Blackowned and is well-positioned for continued success through what is a remarkable time of transformation

and reinvention.”

Ebanks continued, “Richelieu is strongly committed to ESSENCE’s mission of serving Black women deeply – as well as empowering equality, investing in community and expanding ESSENCE into the global media, technology and commerce business that it has always had the potential to be. Over the past couple of years, I’ve often called ESSENCE a 50-year-old start-up, with a richness of legacy and poised to leverage new and unlimited opportunity in ways never done before. As the brand celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year, I am as excited to see what the future holds for the next 50 years.”

This year’s guest host will once again be Pat Battle, Anchor, Weekend Today In New York/WNBC. The event

will showcase some of today’s most accomplished community leaders and invites guests to eat, drink, dance, and celebrate the essential programs and services that YWCA Northern New

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admiration that we have for everything Michelle has brought to ESSENCE over nearly 20 years – her vision, her leadership, her advocacy, and her determination,” said Dennis.

“We value her commitment to uplifting and empowering our community, as well as to building a successful business with an unmatched team of

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women executives who are leading the way. We are excited to continue to work alongside her on the board of Essence Ventures as we open new opportunities, access, expertise and possibilities for Black women and people of color in the most engaging, authentic and innovative ways possible. This is only the beginning.”

Ebanks, who has been at the helm of ESSENCE since 2001, has emerged as a foremost authority on women, the multicultural market and a passionate brand steward. She led ESSENCE’s transition to a multi-media brand and architected its cross-platform expansion and diversification – helping to guide ESSENCE into a powerhouse comprising digital, video, television and experiential. Under Ebanks’ leadership, the ESSENCE Festival of Culture grew to become the world’s largest cultural, music, entertainment and empowerment experience – responsible for more than $4 billion in economic impact since it began. The Festival marked its 25th anniversary in 2019 and routinely attracts more than 500,000 international attendees over July 4th weekend.

“There aren’t enough words to express the gratitude, recognition and

ywca Gears Up YWCA Northern New Jersey is proud to host its annual Walking the Talk Gala 2020, which was set for [NOW POSTPONED] Thursday, April 23rd from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at Seasons in Washington Township, NJ.

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Jersey supporters make possible to improve the lives of women, girls, and families.

We are proud to announce our first honoree, Paula Ryder-Madison, President, National Coalition of 100 Black Women Bergen/Passaic Chapter. As President, Paula leads the mission to advocate for black

women and girls in the areas of health, education, economic empowerment, leadership, development and gender equinity. Under Paula’s leadership, the Chapter was named a “National Model

Chapter” two years running. Paula is a longtime public health advocate, and works professionally overseeing quality management for Envision Healthcare.

She was recognized by Senator Loretta Weinberg as one of the 2018 and 2019 Most Powerful Women in NJ. Paula serves on the board of Bergen County CASA, is a Commissioner for the Bergen County Commission on Women, and chair of the Outreach Ministry at Teaneck United Methodist Church.

“As a powerful voice for social justice, education and empowerment, Paula has been an invaluable partner," says YWCA Northern NJ CEO, Helen Archontou. “She has collaborated with us on initiatives to open doors for women of color personally and professionally, preventing sexual violence, and supporting survivors. We appreciate all that Paula has done and continues to do around empowering women and girls of color to become leaders, working to end injustice and inequality in our communities.”

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Stay tuned as we continue to announce our next outstanding Walking the Talk Gala honoree. Learn how to sponsor or attend the gala by visiting us at https:// www.ywcannj.org/gala2020/ or contact Lori Murray@lmurray@ywcannj.org or at 201 345-1888.

YWCA Northern New Jersey is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting equality for all. We operate healingSPACE, Bergen County’s only Sexual Violence Resource Center (hotline: 201-487-2227), and are a leading provider of year-round child care, swim, and wellness programs.

Our 100th year kicks off the expansion of our service area to include Essex, Hudson, Morris, and Passaic counties and our continued commitment to Bergen. We improve the lives of thousands of women, girls, and families with the generous support of our donors. Learn more by visiting ywcannj. org, following @ywcannj on social media, and downloading the healingSPACE app from your app store.

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BUSINESS Opportunities The Small Business Administration has helped to power the American dream for many African American entrepreneurs across the nation and in the Southeastern Region.

The SBA backed $210 million in loans to African American owned small businesses across the 8 Southeastern states last fiscal year. $2.3 billion in federal contracts were awarded to the SBA’s 8(a) certified firms; small businesses that have proven to be economically disadvantaged. Over 100,000 start-up and existing entrepreneurs last year were counseled and trained through the extensive resource partners we work with such as SCORE, the Small Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers and Veterans Business Outreach Centers. The SBA has driven entrepreneurs successfully to the website LenderMatch to help connect a lender to the specific loan needs of a small business owner. We are reaching more entrepreneurs today more than ever before; and this is just the beginning.

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BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES Are Thriving

Last year, I was humbled by receiving the Drum Major for Justice Award from the President of the Perry County Civic League, Albert Turner, at the historic Marion Baptist Academy located in Marion, Alabama.

During the ceremony I explained, “I accept this honor on behalf of our lost loved ones whose deaths have paved our path. I know without any uncertainty that I would not be here today without the sacrifices of those like brother Jimmie Lee Jackson who was killed organizing for voter rights here in Marion. And for the life and legacy of Marion’s favorite daughter Coretta Scott King.” I mention this award and this occurrence, because it helps to show just how important history is and it ties right into this year’s theme for Black History Month: African Americans and the Vote, recognizing the struggle for voting rights among both black men and women throughout American history.

We have come so far over time, and yet

we have a lot more work to do. My job won’t be finished until each and every African American owned small business

has knowledge of what opportunities exist for them towards their success from the programs and services of the SBA to the multiple growth options made available through Opportunity Zones, through supply chain demand, through public and

private contracting opportunities, access to capital, and the list goes on. I look forward to continuing to deliver services and opportunities to black-owned businesses across the nation through my role as Regional Administrator for the SBA and as a Policy Advisor on Entrepreneurship & Innovation for the White House office of American Innovation.

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.

U n iv e r s i t y S p o n s o r s H I G H S C H O O L B U S I N E S S F O R U M Fall semester of college is right around the corner, and a local nonprofit organization is making sure student athletes are looking toward their future on and off the field.

Student ACES, a nonprofit based in Palm Beach County that serves all of South Florida, recently held a Captains Summit at St. Thomas University. The summits are a day-long event where high school students

are mentored by leaders including university presidents and former professional athletes.

The students learn leadership skills and also participate in team-building activities.

Buck Martinez, who cofounded the nonprofit with daughter Krissy Webb, said the summits are held at universities for a reason. “You’re basically demonstrating to

kids that the future might be here for them so this is a great opportunity for them to come and register at school and possibly be a future student at this university,” Martinez said. “We would welcome every university to host Captains Summits.”

With support and funding from Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), the nonprofit has been able to host several of these Captains Summits along with countless workshops at South Florida schools. The goal of all the events is to inspire and develop high school student athletes to become young men and women of character, honor and integrity. “Investing in the development of high school students who can be outstanding future employees is part of our commitment to working with the communities we serve to help make them better places to live, work and raise a family,” said Pam Rauch, FPL’s vice president of external affairs and economic development.

At the Feb. 21 summit, the students learned from St. Thomas University President David Armstrong; Plantation-native Quadtrine Hill, who played football for the University

of Miami and then professionally for a short time before reinventing himself as a professional boxer; and Charles Johnson, former Florida Marlins player and World Series champion. Two former Student ACES students, now studying at St. Thomas University, led the team-building exercises.

“I think it’s so awesome that you’re here because you took the first step toward leadership,” Armstrong told the students.

“This university is about leadership. We educate leaders for life.”

Hill said looking back at his youth, he can think of peers who would have benefited from a similar mentorship.“The Student ACES program is so important because a lot of the kids don’t have somebody they can use as a mentor, that can teach them the leadership skills, that can teach them the right way to act, the right way to behave, the right way to be a professional and be successful,” Hill said. “I love this program because this program is designed to teach them those leadership skills and those skills to success.”

For more information about Student ACES, visit www.studentacesforleadership.com.

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ENTER TAINMENT NAT GEO WILD PREMIERES 'CRITTER FIXERS: COUNTRY VETS' Nat Geo WILD premiered its newest series CRITTER FIXERS: COUNTRY VETS this weekend. Airing Saturday's at 10/9c, the show follows lifelong friends Drs. Vernard Hodges and Terrence Ferguson who own and operate Critter Fixer Veterinary Hospital, located 100 miles south of Atlanta.

Together with their loving staff, these physicians bring real heart, soul and a lot of humor to their treatment and care of more than 20,000 patients a year across their two locations. Between emergency visits to the office and farm calls throughout rural Georgia, this special team is constantly bombarded with unique cases. From a police dog with cactus thorns around her eye to a potbellied pig with life-threatening lacerations, for the Critter Fixer team, there is no such thing as "normal."

Friends for more than two decades, Drs. Vernard Hodges and Terrence Ferguson own Critter Fixer Veterinary Hospital in Bonaire, Georgia. Drs. Hodges and Ferguson are breaking barriers while fixing critters, paving the way for black veterinarians in the south. The inimitable duo in CRITTER FIXERS: COUNTRY VETS is constantly bombarded with unique cases across their two locations, treating more than 20,000 patients a year. Drs. Hodges and Ferguson consider each patient family and are willing to do whatever it takes to make

care attainable for patients of all kinds.

When they aren't rushing to a case, they're impacting their local community through volunteering efforts and donating resources to inspire a new generation of vets.

"Nat Geo WILD is proud to be the leading network for entertaining veterinarian content. CRITTER FIXERS: COUNTRY VETS transport viewers to rural

environments across the country to underscore the expansive range of animal care from the Deep South to the Midwest.

With the new series, we're hoping to immerse viewers within the daily lives of two dedicated duos - each who are grassroots champions for the diverse animals within their region and the communities where they live and work," says Janet Han Vissering,

senior vice president of development and production at Nat Geo WILD. "The addition of these highly experienced, authentic and inspiring credentialed doctors combined with their unique narratives are sure to evoke the deeply emotional human-animal connections our viewers expect from Nat Geo WILD - and at the same time remain wildly entertaining."

Kim Coles, Bill Bellamy & More Join "Money Making Conversations" Two-time EMMY®-winning producer, social media influencer, entrepreneur, and branding guru Rushion McDonald hosts a stimulating lineup of powerful women and men this March, with inspiring entertainers, trailblazing moguls, authors, mentors, and more delivering motivational mentorship and fresh entertainment on his popular podcast and syndicated radio program "Money Making Conversations." From discussing the longrunning careers of beloved entertainers to the path of turning that business idea into a million dollar enterprise, tune into "Money Making Conversations" as McDonald highlights an array of female trailblazers, in celebrating their accomplishments this Women's History Month, among other talent. Covering television, music, entrepreneurship, food, and taking charge of your personal wellness and finances this month, "Money

Making Conversations" hosted by Rushion McDonald is available on www.

MoneyMakingConversations.com and across digital platforms, satellite networks and syndicated radio including: Spotify, iHeartRadio podcast, Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Stitcher, Overcast, YouTube, Alexa, SiriusXM Satellite Radio Channels 141 on Howard University's Campus, and 142 on HBCU Campuses, and multiple stations across the U.S in North Carolina and South Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana, Alabama, California, among other states.

The guest lineup on "Money Making Conversations" this March includes: Kim Coles, Actress ("Living Single"), Comedian, Author, Speaker, and Creator of the KimUnity Mastermind mentoring program; Bill Bellamy, Comedian, Actor, Featured on Netflix's new limited series "Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker"; Demetria

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McKinney, Actress/Singer ("Tyler Perry's House of Payne," "Saints & Sinners," "A House Divided"), Featured on Freeform's new series "Motherland: Fort Salem"; Roxanne Shanté, Hip Hop Legend, Radio Host (SiriusXM's "Have A Nice Day"), Featured Episode on TV One's "Unsung"; Xosha Roquemore ("The Mindy Project") and Alano Miller ("Underground"), Stars of the new anthology series "Cherish the Day" from Ava DuVernay, airing on OWN; Alex Newell ("Glee") and John Clarence Stewart ("Luke Cage"), Co-stars on NBC's new hit series "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist"; Isaac Wright Jr., Lawyer, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Executive Producer and inspiration for ABC's new series "For Life"; Sam Sifton, Food Editor of The New York Times, and Author of "See You on Sunday: A Cookbook for Family and Friends"; Chef Alexander Smalls, James Beard Award-winning Chef/Restaurateur/GRAMMY® and Tony Award®-winning Singer/Author of "Meals, Music, and Muses: Recipes from My African American Kitchen"; Lisa Nichols, Six-time Bestselling Author, Motivational Speaker/Coach, Founder and CEO of Motivating the Masses, Inc.; Skip Finley, Veteran radio broadcaster, Historian, Speaker, Author of "Historic Tales of Oak Bluffs" and upcoming new book "Whaling Captains of ColorAmerica's First Meritocracy," Historian and Speaker; Brandon Pankey, VP of Business Development & Operations for Live Nation Urban; Lisa Price, Founder and CEO of renowned natural haircare and skincare company Carol's Daughter; Mahisha Dellinger, Founder and CEO of award-winning natural haircare company CURLS, Television Personality, Author, Business Advocate, and Founder

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of the Black Girls Making Millions Academy; Beatrice Dixon, Co-Founder/ CEO of The Honey Pot Company, a plant-based feminine care company; Kika Wise, Franchisor, Founder and CEO of the Kika Stretch Studios franchise and the KIKA Method; Marion Mays, CEO and Founder, Thalia Stanley Group Pty Ltd., a professional mentoring firm for women in Australia; Torarie Durden, Chief Marketing Officer at Myaderm, a CBD personal care company; and Laura Foos, CEO of Foos Financial Services, Owner of Washington DC's Salon Couture, Business Financial Manager and Tax Professional.

Rushion McDonald produces "Money Making Conversations" through his multimedia company 3815 Media, where he is the business manager for ESPN's Stephen A. Smith and was the Chief Marketing Officer for the Air National Guard's national account for recruitment and retention in the 50 states, Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Washington, DC. A wellspring of illuminating conversations on entertainment, entrepreneurship, secrets of success, pursuing your passion, and living a balanced life, "Money Making Conversations" features CEOs, celebrities, industry leaders, tastemakers, motivational speakers, authors, lifestyle, financial, and tech experts, among other guests. A multiple EMMY® and NAACP Image Award winner, Rushion McDonald is a television and film producer, sitcom writer, branding architect, award-winning baker, and he's written and produced for Kevin Hart, Taraji P. Henson, Gabrielle Union, Jamie Foxx, Tia and Tamera Mowry, Steve Harvey, and managed multi-million dollar deals and campaigns.

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AR T S & CULTURE Mariah Carey & The Roots Headline Soul beach Music Festival Come find your place in the sun and soak up the vibes at the 20th Anniversary of the Soul Beach Music Festival hosted by Aruba unveiling the stellar lineup and superstar performers, Memorial Day weekend, May 2025, 2020 with main stage concert headliners Mariah Carey and The Roots. Bringing incandescent vocals embodied in glitter and glam to headline Sunday, May 24th, MARIAH CAREY is the best-selling female artist of all time with more than 200 million albums sold to date and 18 Billboard Hot 100 #1 singles (17 self-penned), more than any solo artist in history. Mariah is a singer/ song-writer/producer recognized with multiple Grammy® Awards, numerous American Music Awards, Billboard’s “Top Female Artist of All Time”, Billboard's "Artist of the Decade" Award, Billboard’s “Icon Award,” the World Music Award for "World's Best Selling Female Artist of the Millennium," and BMI's "Icon Award" for her outstanding achievements in songwriting, to name a few – with her distinct five-octave vocal range, prolific songwriting, and producing talent, Mariah is truly the template of the modern pop performance. Elevating the soul like no other with laced lyrics and impeccable vibrations to headline Saturday, May 23rd, THE ROOTS have become one of the best known and most respected hip-hop acts in the business, winning four Grammys®, including "Best R&B Album" for "Wake Up!", "Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance" for "Hang in There" (with John Legend) and "Best Group or Duo R&B Vocal Performance" for "Shine." This brings the band's Grammy®, nomination count to twelve.

Additionally, "The Roots Picnic," a yearly star-studded mix of musicians, has become a celebrated institution. The Roots were named one of the greatest live bands around by Rolling Stone and serve as the official house band on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

DEON COLE is a comedian, writer and actor who can currently be seen on ABC’s Black-ish, Freeform’s Grown-ish and his latest one-hour stand-up special for Netflix, COLE HEARTED. Deon will illuminate the main stage with rousing comedic genius and his calculating stage presence sure to captivate thousands of festival goers.

“We are thrilled to welcome celebrated musicians and comedians to the 20th anniversary of the Soul Beach Music Festival on the One happy island of Aruba. Each year, this unforgettable festival creates treasured memories for visitors as they immerse themselves in the local culture, dance the day and night away and enjoy our pristine beaches,” said Ronella Tjin AsjoeCroes, CEO of Aruba Tourism Authority.

Delve into the overflow of Aruba One happy island - to experience the Caribbean Wow factor like you've never seen it before with sun swept coastal views, majestic tranquility, trailblazing

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scenic tours, aquatic adventures and shopping escapades along with culinary superstars ensured to alter ones state of mind. Aruba's wanderlustfueled appeal, a true multicultural

beckoning their souls to soar beyond imagination. The amplified allure of this island paradise is unmatched and offers endless attractions as in a picture-perfect postcard. Soul Beach

#1 “Caribbean Summer Festival”

by Jetsetter Magazine, boasts a seasoned blend featuring live music performances, comedy shows and beach parties. It’s no wonder festival goers return year after year to indulge in the coastal collaboration of Soul Beach Music Festivals’ mega gathering and the breathtaking destination of Aruba’s oceanic oasis. Coupled with the celebratory feast of Soul Beach Music Festivals entertainment and Aruba's star power, this dynamic duo offers up a lifetime supply of boundless memories.

There is no other place to be Memorial Day weekend other than in the afterglow of a paradise supernova, the 20th Anniversary of the Soul Beach Music Festival hosted by Aruba.

"The Soul Beach Music Festival delivers an annual event that celebrates a reunion of family, friendships and great vibes. The event is powered by soul stirring music and hilarious comedy performances" said Soul Beach Festival Productions, CEO, Mark Adkins. "As we look forward to the 20th Anniversary, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the tens of thousands of Soul Beach tourists that have traveled to attend the event and to our true partners in Aruba, the people, sponsors, government, and Tourism Authority. This year's combination of performers is exceptional and includes one of the best live bands in the business, multi-Grammy winners The Roots, as well as one of the most extraordinary vocal Icons in history, singer/songwriter, Mariah Carey along with comedy meteorite, and this year’s host of main stage concerts Deon Cole. All of this year’s talented artists will further highlight the range of great performances that have graced Aruba's beautiful shores over the past two decades. We hope you’ll join us for this momentous celebration and look forward to seeing you there." said Mark Adkins, Executive Producer of Soul Beach Festival Productions.

The 2020 Soul Beach Music Festival, #SBMF20, will roll out more highly anticipated announcements of main stage performing artists in the weeks to come. For information about ticket sales, accommodations and the latest updates sign up for CLUB SOUL BEACH, by visiting http://www.soulbeach.com.

mix of modern luxury and artistic charm, draws globe-trotting travelers to pad across powder soft sands while

Music Festival, previously named #4

by USA Today readers’ choice “10 Best Caribbean Celebrations” and

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Join the Soul Beach Music Festival community: follow us on Twitter and Instagram @SoulBeachMusic and become a fan of the 2020 Soul Beach Music Festival on Facebook.

The 2020 Soul Beach Music Festival is sponsored by Aruba Tourism Authority; additional sponsors include Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association, Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino, Hilton, Divi Resorts, Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive, Eagle Aruba Resort & Casino, Courtyard by Marriott Aruba Resort.

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TRAVEL I N T E R N AT I O N A L T R AV E L C O N F E R E N C E International travel lovers and foodies came together to enjoy Travel Chat Dine, a networking event where attendees got to talk about their love of travel and enjoy authentic cuisines.

“I created Travel Chat Dine to bring together people that share the joy of international travel. We had amazing conversations about authentic travel experiences while indulging on Ethiopian food,” said Erica Knowles, founder of Collective Drift - producer of Travel Chat Dine. The majority of the attendees said that this was their first time visiting Awash Ethiopian Restaurant and that they plan on returning. Vanessa Conde, the winner of the Truist ticket and a first time visitor of Awash said she had a “wonderful time. I met new friends and loved the food”.

Attendees of Travel Chat Dine were treated by a performance by the percussion band FeminAfrika, delicious food from Awash Ethiopian Restaurant, and an informative conversation led by their host Erica Knowles and sponsored

by Truist. FeminAfrika at one point had everyone standing on their feet

Photo: Erica Knowles. Photographer: Paul & Shana Co.

dancing and singing along. The guests discussed things such as the key elements of immersing yourself in another culture and what their favorite authentic travel experiences were.

“The event was amazing. [It provided a] great community, great information sharing, and great food,” said Simone Bradshaw. Fouad and Eka Wassel, owners of Awash also explained the significance of and treated the guests to an Ethiopian

coffee ceremony.

The topic that got the audience most involved was travel safety. Marshana Spavento emphasized the importance of trusting your instincts, saying “you don’t owe anyone an explanation” if you feel uncomfortable just walk away. The group talked about the importance of doing a little bit of research before traveling, checking on things like the currency exchange

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rate, how to pay for a taxi, and general safety precautions. Erica stressed the importance of travel insurance, “it helps with dumb mistakes such as leaving your bag in the airport, airline errors like delayed bags and flights, and emergency situations such as accidents and health emergencies.

I’ve used travel insurance in all of these scenarios.” Lady Chanel Moore said “This was an amazing night. I was really enlightened by the travel experiences of others.”

Guests left inspired, informed, with new friends and with gifts from Miss Jessies and AARP. Founded by Erica V. Knowles Shespiration Media Group, produces Collective Drift, a multimedia platform that connects women of all ethnicities that enjoy culture, travel, and the finer moments in life. We create curated spaces locally and internationally for women to share their stories, experience the arts, and enjoy authentic fine dining experiences. We produce rich content that celebrates women, the beauty of cultures, and travel around the world.

A BLACK MAN DID THIS

Mark Dean developed the first industry standard PC interface.

This Black History Month, we celebrate unknown and unsung Black innovators, inventors and contributors who have helped shape, change and improve our world.

Learn more at aarp.org/blackcommunity

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Mile stone as #1 in Ethnic Demographic Studie s & #1 Hot New Release On A M A Z O N R e ache s

Our Stories Our Voices

Black Men Speak Their Truth Our Stories Our Voices Black Men Speak Their Truth | Book 1 reached milestone as No. 1 in Ethnic Demographic Studies and No. 1 Hot New Release on Amazon. com. Black Men telling their stories and speaking their truth will give readers a glimpse into their live as well as provide an inspiration for many generations into the future.

R e v i ew  “There is a silent code that exists among men which calls for us not to speak about our early life experiences, because we were raised, and society led us to believe, that keeping those feelings and emotions inside were an integral part of becoming a man. To talk about them would be a sign of weakness and would also lead to an emotional unraveling.

However, in the book Our Stories Our Voices: Black Men Speak Their Truth, this code is shattered into thirteen pieces when the exact same number of African-American co-authors courageously share their deepest secrets and unique life journeys as they turned pain into power, and trauma into triumph.

This book is a must read for anyone

interested in understanding the personal challenges and lifechanging experiences of black men in America.”‘  Dr. Jeffrey R. Gardere (aka Dr. Jeff) M. Phil, M.S., D. Min, Ph.D., ABPP is a Board Certified Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Jeff is known as “America’s Psychologist” and has appeared on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Dr. Oz, The Maury Povich Show, Fox News, CNN and many more major news outlets.

The Collaborative Experience is currently compiling a collection stories by African American male authors entitled, “Our Stories Our Voices: Black Men Speak Their Truth” (OSOV), which is set to debut in February 2020 for Black History Month. The book is going to be a treasure chest of life-changing stories written by African-American men who are driven to change the narrative of black males in America.

Readers can expect to be uplifted and encouraged by stories of faith, hope and answered prayers, as contributors share how they overcame their tragedies and turned them into triumphs.

“FRANCHISE: The Golden Arches in Black America” Franchise reveals the untold history of how fast food became one of the greatest generators of black wealth in America. wealth in America. This March, the Colin Powell School is pleased to welcome Dr. Marcia Chatelain to The City College of New York as she presents her new book, Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America.

From ci v i l ri gh ts to Fe rg u so n , Franchise reveals the untold history of how fast food became one of the greatest generators of black

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Marcia Chatelain is a Provost’s Distinguished Associate Professor of History and African American Studies at Georgetown University.

She is a leading public voice on the history of race, education, and food culture. The author of South Side Girls: Growing Up In The Great Migration, Chatelain lives in

Washington, DC. Often blamed for the rising rates of obesity and diabetes among black Americans, fast food restaurants like McDonald’s have long symbolized capitalism’s villainous effects on our nation’s most vulnerable communities. But how did fast food restaurants so thoroughly saturate black neighborhoods in the first place? In Franchise, acclaimed historian Marcia Chatelain uncovers a surprising history of cooperation among fast food companies, black capitalists, and civil rights leaders, who in the troubled years after

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King’s assassination believed they found an economic answer to the problem of racial inequality. With the discourse of social welfare all but evaporated, federal programs under presidents Johnson and Nixon promoted a new vision for racial justice: that the franchising of fast food restaurants, by black citizens in their own neighborhoods, could finally improve the quality of black life. Synthesizing years of research, Franchise tells a troubling success story of an industry that blossomed the very moment a freedom movement began to wither.

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SPRING 2020 SOUTH STREET SEAPORT Museum Events

South Street Seaport Museum announces the upcoming March and April schedule of events and exhibitions. The Museum, located at 12 Fulton Street, NYC, is open Wednesdays-Sundays in February and March from 11am-5pm. General admission is $20 ($14 for seniors and students, children ages 8 and below are free). Tickets are available at seaportmuseum.org.

Museum memberships are also available at seaportmuseum.org/membership.

Step inside 12 Fulton Street at Schermerhorn Row to begin a seaport adventure, followed by a visit to the Street of Ships on Pier 16. Museum admission includes on-going exhibition Millions: Migrants and Millionaires abroad the Great Liners, 1900-1914 as well as access to historic ships: ship Wavertree and lightship Ambrose are available to tour as part of the admission experience.

MARCH SPECIAL EVENTS CELEBRATE PI DAY ON WAVERTREE: Why is a porthole round?

Explore the world of circles on tall ships through activities for all ages. The number pi, which is used in measuring circles, is approximately 3.14, so on March 14 (3.14) we celebrate Pi Day. Hands-on circle-based activities include working with the capstan, compasses, and navigational charts.

Throughout the day on Saturday March 14.

Activities are included in general admission tickets for the day. More information and museum admission at https:// southstreetseaportmuseum.org/

MINIMATES CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AGED 18 MONTHS – 3 YEARS: Our earlychildhood program resumes in March, in a new downstairs gallery space! MiniMates uses themed songs, stories, art projects, and hands-on activities to teach program participants and their caregivers about boats and ships, marine life, and artifacts in a playgroup setting. “A great “salty” authentic NYC experience for our child.” says a parent. “My son’s favorite class.” Spring session runs from March 25 to May 21. More information and Registration at https://

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SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM PARTICIPATES IN MAYOR’S OFFICE IMMIGRANT HERITAGE WEEK 2020: Tour lightship Ambrose, the ship that lit the way to America for millions of immigrants from 1908 to 1932. It was Irish immigrant engineer John Wolfe Ambrose who lobbied for a channel to make New York Harbor safer and more accessible to increasingly large ships, and the channel and the lightships anchored there were named for him. Tour the original Lightship Ambrose at the dock at South Street Seaport Museum and learn how this historic ship lit the way for millions of future Americans. Daily Apr 15 – 19, included in museum admission. Tours at 1 and 3 daily. (Museum open 11 – 5). https:// southstreetseaportmuseum.org/ambrose/ ONGOING EVENTS AND PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS EXHIBITION: Millions: Migrants and Millionaires aboard the Great Liners, 1900-1914, familiarizes viewers with passenger life aboard ocean liners, the defining differences between travel for wealthy Americans in First Class and future Americans immigrating to the United States in Third Class, and the continuing importance that immigration plays in American history. Millions is one of the first exhibitions to examine, side-byside, the dichotomy between First-Class and Third-Class passengers aboard ocean liners in the early 20th century. From 1900 to 1914, nearly 13 million immigrants traveling in Third Class arrived in the United States. During this same period, America’s wealthiest citizens, totaling no more than a hundred thousand passengers each year, traveled to Europe in First Class, spending the equivalent of over $11.5 billion on luxury vacations. Even though First-Class and Third-Class sailed on the same ships, their journeys were worlds apart. This exhibition features both original and reproduced artifacts from the South Street Seaport Museum’s permanent collection including ocean liner memorabilia and ephemera, ceramics, and luggage trunks from both immigrants and First-Class passengers.

The exhibition highlights a few ship models of New York Harbor working vessels that played critical roles in immigration, including a model of the Museum’s lightship Ambrose (LV-87).

INTERACTIVE EXHIBITION: STREET OF SHIPS/PIER 16: the South Street

Seaport Museum is home to a fleet of five historic vessels: the 135 yearold Wavertree, cargo ship and flagship of the Seaport Museum’s fleet, now back from a 13-million dollar, 18-month, cityfunded restoration; the Historic National Landmark 1907 lightship Ambrose; schooners Pioneer and Lettie G. Howard, both award-winning sail training vessels; and W.O. Decker, one of the last steampowered, wooden tugs built in New York.

Self-guided experiences on Wavertree and guided tours of Ambrose are available to Museum visitors. Ship access is weather permitting and guided tours of Ambrose are offered several times daily.

VISIT THE CARGO HOLD OF WAVERTREE: Included in the price of admission, the South Street Seaport Museum now offers a new level of access

A M ERIC A N S Y M P HONY ORC HE S TRA Sa l u t e s AMERIC AN S YMPHONY ORCHES TRA

culminates its 2019-20 Vanguard series on March 12 with a tribute to the genredefying genius of the great Duke Ellington on the stage of Carnegie Hall, where the composer played a series of annual concerts and premiered many of his greatest works, including Black, Brown, and Beige and New

World A-Comin’.

The evening, conducted by ASO’s music director Leon Botstein, features two world premiere arrangements of New World A-Comin’ and Three Black Kings for Jazz Trio and Large Orchestra by American jazz pianist, composer, arranger, bandleader, and teacher Marcus Roberts, who performs

with his Marcus Roberts Trio. His method of writing for trio and orchestra is to blend the two ensembles, the seemingly different worlds of Jazz and Classical they each represent, and the contrasting approaches of improvisational and written musicmaking into a collage that is uniquely and unmistakably American.

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at seaportmuseum.org.

BOWNE & CO.: Established by Robert Bowne in 1775, Bowne & Co. holds the distinction of being New York’s oldest operating business under the same name. After growing as a financial printer throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, Bowne & Co. Inc. partnered with the Seaport Museum in 1975 to open a 19thcentury-style print shop at 211 Water Street in the South Street Seaport Historic District.

Today, it is comprised of the Bowne & Co. Printing Office, a workspace that continues the age-old tradition of job (or small batch) printing using seven historic presses from South Street Seaport Museum’s working collection, alongside Bowne & Co. Stationers, 19th-century-style emporium selling gifts and fine goods. Bowne & Co., Stationers is open seven days a week from 11am-7pm.

Duke Ellington

Grammy Award-winning vocalist Catherine Russell, best known for her album Harlem on my Mind and her appearance as a featured artist on the soundtrack album for the HBO TV series Boardwalk Empire, also joins the evening. Duke Ellington’s musical style employed a unique blend of classical and jazz compositional techniques that also combined improvisation with written works, making him one of the most influential jazz composers of all time.

Although he considered his compositions “beyond category” and he never defined himself as a jazz composer, his instrumental groupings, improvisational skills and jazz arranging brought the world a notable American sound that can be heard in works like Sophisticated Lady and Harlem.

His symphonic suite Three Black

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to Wavertree, a 134-year-old ship built of riveted wrought iron and the iconic centerpiece of the “Street of Ships” at South Street. For the first time, visitors can take a tour into the belly of the ship to view the breathtaking main cargo area as tours are conducted into the massive lower hold space to a viewing platform. Tickets are available

Kings demonstrates his focus on musical form and jazz composition. Ellington said his aim in writing Night Creature—which premiered at Carnegie Hall in 1955—was “to try to make the symphony swing.”

Leon Botstein will provide the musical context for the program in a lively, 30-minute Conductor’s Notes Q&A session, free for all ticket holders, one hour before the concert.

ASO: Duke Ellington Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage) Conductor’s Notes Q&A 7 PM Concert 8 PM Leon Botstein, Conductor Marcus Roberts Trio Marcus Roberts, Piano Rodney Jordan, Bass Jason Marsalis, Drums Catherine Russell, Singer Three Black Kings (world premiere arrangement by Marcus Roberts) New World A-Comin’ (world premiere arrangement by Marcus Roberts) Satin DollHarlemSophisticated LadyNight Creature for Jazz Band and OrchestraBlack, Brown and Beige Suite

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BROWN SUGAR Celebrates Women's

Brown Sugar, the popular subscription streaming service from Bounce, will feature both a curated collection and popular returning titles in honor of Women's History Month this March.

The Women of Brewster Place

History Month with Movies

To celebrate, March's curated collection will include the classic hit Foxy Brown starring Pam Grier, Frankie and Alice starring Halle Berry, the multigenerational coming of age story The Women of Brewster Place featuring Oprah Winfrey and more.

Fan favorites returning to Brown Sugar in March include the World War II film Sudie and Simpson starring Louis Gossett Jr., the martial arts comedy Bamboo Gods and Iron Men directed by Cesar Gallardo and a Fred "The Hammer" Williamson lineup including the classic crime story Black Caesar, its sequel Hell Up in Harlem and the popular drama The Hammer.

Brown Sugar is available on Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, Comcast Xfinity X1, Amazon Channels, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Kindle, Android and Apple smartphones and tablets and web browsers via BrownSugar.com. There

is a free 7-day initial trial period for subscribers with a retail price of $3.99/

month thereafter. Visit www.BrownSugar. com for more information. Brown Sugar

and Bounce are both a part of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP).

IN MEMORIAM

NASA Mathemetician , KATHERINE JOHNSON Dies at 101

NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, whose calculations helped get the first Americans to space and back safely, died today at the age of 101.

She was the inspiration for the movie Hidden Figures and calculated the flight paths for NASA’s early missions.

“Ms. Johnson helped our nation enlarge the

frontiers of space even as she made huge strides that also opened doors for women and people of color,” NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine said in a statement. “Her dedication and skill as a mathematician helped put humans on the Moon and before that made it possible for our astronauts to take the first steps in space that we now follow on a journey to Mars.”

Life st yle Guru B . S MITH Die s

Former model, restaurateur, cookbook author, and lifestyle guru B. Smith passed away on Saturday at the age of 70 after her battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.

“It is with great sadness that my daughter Dana and I announce the passing of my

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wife, Barbara Elaine Smith,” her husband, Dan Gasby, said in a statement shared to Facebook. “B. died peacefully Saturday, February 22, 2020, at 10:50 pm, of EarlyOnset Alzheimer’s Disease in our home in Long Island, New York.”

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