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NEW POLL REVEALS COVID-19’S IMPACTS ON AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES The NAACP, in partnership with the African American Research Collaborative (AARC) and the Equity Research and Innovation Center (ERIC) at Yale School of Medicine presented new polling detailing the impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic on African American communities. The poll is the first of its kind, with a deep dive into how African Americans are responding to the novel Coronavirus pandemic.

AARC polled a large national sample of African Americans and developed the questions in consultation with a group of leading African American university-based scholars from the fields of public health, law, education, political science, and sociology.

Among the important findings:  80% of those polled preferred to hold off on ending the shutdown to assure their safety ahead of boosting the economy;  64% of African Americans agree they are less likely than Whites to be offered Coronavirus/COVID-19 testing and 60% agree they are less likely than Whites to have everything done to save their lives in the hospital;  80% of African Americans think that President Trump has done a poor job of responding to the Coronavirus pandemic, with 59% saying the same about the federal government;  75% of African Americans think that Donald Trump is the single most dangerous threat to African American people;

 66% believe that race is a factor in police treatment in regards to re-open protestors, and that 58% do not trust police to fairly and equally enforce rules about social distancing.

Regarding the polling release, Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP, said, “This poll brings attention to the true sentiment of Black communities within this pandemic and beyond.

The impact of this virus will only further harm our community while increasing racial disparities and structural bias across the board.

This moment calls for us to trust and listen to the community most impacted by COVID-19.”

“These data shed light on some of the root causes driving disparate COVID-19 health outcomes for Black Americans,” said Marcella Nunez-Smith, Director of the Equity Research and Innovation Center (ERIC) at Yale School of Medicine. “This further supports concerns about how effective educational and public health messaging is within these communities. And this is perhaps the first national survey to highlight that the majority of Black Americans suspect racial bias affects their access to equitable care for COVID-19. These findings are a roadmap to guide urgent lifesaving interventions.”

Henry Fernandez, Co-founder and Principal of the African American Research Collaborative (AARC) said, “This poll is both sad and empowering. It demonstrates

how devastating economically and personally the pandemic has been on African American families and how little trust they have in the federal government and President Trump. But it also shows that this has made black people more committed to vote to remove Trump and elect officials who will

“The pandemic has pulled the curtain back on many of the nation’s racial problems. It is clear from our survey that African Americans are very concerned, not only about the racially-disparate impact of COVID-19 but also about the federal government’s laissezfaire approach to slowing down the

effectively address COVID-19.”

spread of the virus,” said Dr. Ray Block, Director of the Research Project for AARC and Associate Professor of Political Science and African American Studies, Penn State University.

Tracey Meares, Walton Hale Hamilton Professor at Yale Law School and Founding Director of The Justice Collaboratory, said, “Trust is critical as we navigate this pandemic. These data show both the dearth of trust African Americans have in federal officials and their higher levels of trust in local officials and medical experts.

As we chart a path forward, we should learn from the experiences of African Americans.”

Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest nonpartisan civil rights organization.

Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities.

NAACP CONDEMNS TREASURY DEPARTMENT

The NAACP issued the following statement regarding the Treasury Department’s announcement that Donald Trump’s name would be printed on stimulus checks sent to millions of Americans impacted by the coronavirus.

confirmed cases of the virus have reached our nation’s soil, and

twenty-five thousand people have lost their fight with this virus.

“The NAACP condemns this unprecedented and brazenly political action of the Treasury Department. It will delay millions of people from receiving the initial economic relief that is needed during this national crisis. Any postponement of the distribution of funds is shameful; to do so, for this reason, it is appalling.

Nearly 17 million people have filed for unemployment in the last three weeks, over half a million

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This is only the latest example of this administration’s neglect and incompetence when it comes to appropriate preparation for this pandemic and ensuring that Americans have the testing, treatment, and economic relief they need. This man-made disaster has cost thousands of lives and has set our country back economically to the 2008 recession. While this administration has attributed blame to international medical organizations, governors, political parties, and media outlets, at no point has it accepted real accountability for its historic failures in leadership and execution.”

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CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS Welcomes R E P. K W E I S I M F U M E T o C o n g r e s s

Kweisi Mfume was sworn in as the newest Member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Maryland’s 7th congressional district, succeeding Elijah Cummings, who died last October. The return to Congress comes full circle, as Mfume reclaims the same seat that he held for 10 years before stepping down to become the President of the NAACP. During his tenure in Congress, Representative Mfume also served as the Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus from 1993-1995.

Representative Mfume’s return to the Congressional Black Caucus comes at a critical time in our nation during this pandemic. The CBC looks forward to working with Rep. Mfume during this historic moment to identify, fight for, and win the best legislative change to help the Black community not just survive this pandemic but to prepare to thrive in the aftermath.

The Congressional Black Caucus welcomes Representative Kweisi Mfume back to the U.S. House of Representatives and his leadership in Maryland’s 7th district.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE TO SUPPORT BLACK CHILDREN & FAMILIES

The National Black Child Development Institute, Inc. (NBCDI) directs its focus during National Black Children Development Week 2020 (NBCDW 2020) to address the immediate concerns and needs of Black children and their families

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and the impact of COVID-19 global pandemic on this most affected population. Originally slated to observe its 50th anniversary, May 11-15, the annual week of advocacy, community engagement, and education pivots to an all-digital platform focused

on homeschooling, mental health and food insecurity among others.

Participants can register for the free week of events at https:// nbcdw.eventbrite.com.

“Nothing will stop us from supporting Black children,” said Tobeka G. Green, president and CEO of NBCDI. “We have reallocated and customized our resources and support to foster uninterrupted learning and optimal well-being.”

Enlisting NBCDI’s digital ecosystem and the nation’s leading experts and influencers, NBCDW 2020 will feature a mix of Zoom-powered workshops and seminars, Instagram Live conversations and other social media engagement and electronic resource materials. The one-hour live sessions will also include topics on The Black Economy, social work, the foster care system and the 2020 Census. Each day kicks-off at Noon (11 a.m. on Tuesday) and ends at 4:30 p.m. with a daily ‘Homeschooling Happy Half-Hour’ for children and families to enjoy that promotes learning through play, dance, performance arts and other creative outlets. Visit www.nbcdi.org for complete schedule.

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SPE AKE R HI GHL I GHT S:  Marley Dias, teen activist and founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks  David Clunie, Executive Director, Black Economic Alliance  Angela F. Williams, president & chief executive officer, Easter Seals  Kennith 'Kenny Clutch, The Dancing Dad' Thomas, professional choreographer, overcoming adversity Influencer and author of When We Change the Mind, We Change the Game  Eunique Jones Gibson, awardwinning photographer, activist and author of Because of Them, We Can™  Jonathan Hines, Pre-K teacher, Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology and first African-American male named Teacher of the Year in Georgia

The week-long line-up of events is open to everyone on a first-come, firstserve basis. Participants must register at https://nbcdw.eventbrite.com. Press passes are available by contacting Greer Johnson at gajohnson@ taylorcommunicationsgroup.com.

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C O M M E N TA R Y MANAFORT RELEASE  By Derrick Johnson President and CEO - NAACP Derrick Johnson, president and CEO, made the following statement about the release of former Trump campaign

chairman Paul Manafort from federal prison based on concerns about COVID-19.

“Mr. Manafort was released from federal prison to serve the remainder of his seven-year term for bank and tax fraud in home confinement. Mr. Manafort,

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who is 71-years-old, had served one-third of his sentence and the prison where he was living has no confirmed cases of COVID-19.

The Bureau of Prisons has indicated that it is ‘prioritizing for consideration’ for home release

those persons who have served more than half of their sentence or who have 18 months or less of their sentence remaining. Mr. Manafort met neither of these criteria.

Mr. Manafort cannot be the exception. We call upon the U.S.

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Department of Justice and the Bureau of Prisons to immediately release more persons in federal custody who are under severe threat of exposure to COVID-19.

There are approximately 140,000 persons serving in federal

prisons. Due to longstanding racial disparities and systemic racism in the criminal justice system, 38 percent of this population is African American.

To date, nearly 3,000 persons in federal prisons have contracted COVID-19 and 50 persons

have died. There are confirmed COVID-19 cases at 52 facilities operated by the Bureau of Prisons.

As Congress prepares the next stimulus package, a portion of resources should be conditioned on implementing decarceration measures to save the health and lives of those currently in federal custody. Congress must continue the work it began in its First Step Act because the Department of Justice and Bureau of Prisons have failed to meet their responsibilities to reduce harm to federally incarcerated people.

It is imperative we expand the use of home confinement and compassionate release for older offenders and nonviolent offenders. Every incarcerated person should be able to receive the same justice as Paul Manafort.”

Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest nonpartisan civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities. You can read more about the NAACP’s work and our six “Game Changer” issue areas at naacp.org.

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If I could do one thing, I’d have a daycare closer to work.

If you could do one thing for your community, what would it be? More daycare centers? More funding for Head Start? Completing the 2020 Census is a safe and easy way to inform how billions of dollars in funding flow into your community for hundreds of services. Respond online, by phone, or by mail.

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ENTER TAINMENT ad COUNCIL Launches NEW PSAS In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ad Council, working with the White House, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), today launched a new series of public service ads (PSAs) to educate and empower parents and families as they navigate the challenges they’re facing as a result of the crisis.

According to research fielded by Ad Council, 45 percent of respondents with children reported feeling anxious, 44 percent reported feeling tired, and 40 percent reported needing peace of mind. The new family-focused creative includes educational content, an animated series, a custom song, and new digital, TV, radio and print ads designed to provide simple tips and guidance for what parents can do to help their families stay safe.

“Between balancing care for children, family members and work, along with managing concerns around the COVID-19 crisis, parents and caregivers are facing immense challenges. These new creative assets will give them resources and support to help keep their families safe and healthy,” said Lisa Sherman, president & CEO of the Ad Council. “We are truly grateful to our partners for coming together in the effort to inform and empower parents during this unsettling time.”

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customized support, the common goal is to inform the American public and equip people with up-to-date CDC information on the COVID-19 crisis.

The following creative assets were

Hinge, a Portland, Oregon-based creative studio.  Meredith Corporation has developed a parent-centric print ad, providing tips on hand washing, physical distancing and

developed in partnership with the Ad Council to reach parents:  Hill Holliday has created a new suite of digital videos, banners, TV spots and social graphics to help drive awareness among families around household cleanliness, hygiene and social distancing.

The “Stay Here-o’s” animated series encourages parents to teach their kids how to be superheroes during the crisis and directs parents to the latest resources to better equip them with the information they need to keep their children healthy at home. Full production, design, and animation was done pro bono by

checking in with their kids. The asset is running across Meredith Corporation properties including Parents, People and Southern Living and is being made available to other publishers including Condé Nast and Hearst Magazines who are running it in their publications.  Wordsworth+Booth has developed three new radio spots including a song, educating parents about the ways to protect their families and keep them safe.

The following creative assets were developed in partnership with the Ad Council to further amplify the #StayHome message and ongoing

Help Parents COVID-19 response efforts:  Amplifier.org is running a global open call to source COVID-19 artwork and will turn select pieces into PSAs for use in digital outdoor, print and static banners in support of the Ad Council’s public health messages. Featuring artwork from independent artists, the first round of assets includes custom work from renown artists Shepard Fairey and Thomas Wimberly.  The Washington Post has developed custom print ads running in the publication to support the Ad Council’s COVID-19 response efforts. Additionally, through WP Brand Studio, they are the strategic launch partners for the Ad Council’s research report “Coping with COVID-19,” publishing content that analyzes shifts in public perceptions among various demographics amidst the pandemic.

Today’s announcement is part of the Ad Council’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 crisis, convening the country’s largest broadcast media networks, digital and technology platforms, print and outdoor advertising and media companies and other industry leaders to ensure the American public is receiving crucial information during this unprecedented crisis. In the first four weeks, the Ad Council’s crisis response efforts received nearly $140.7 million in donated, earned and social media and the messages were seen over 4.3 billion times.

MIAMI L AUN CHE S D RI VE-IN MOV IES DURIN G COVID- 19 PANDEMIC Florida's largest indoor attraction has gone outside with a drive in-theater. As a welcome escape for guests during the COVID-19 pandemic, on Friday, May 22, 2020, Dezerland Park Miami, located at 14401 NE 19th Ave., in North Miami, FL will begin showing drive-in movies for the whole family. DEZERLAND will use state-of-the-art technology to entertain families as they watch movies on the big drive-in screen, while enjoying popcorn and refreshments.

At 5 p.m. on May 22, DEZERLAND will show one of 2020's biggest box office movies, “Sonic the Hedgehog.” At 8 p.m., watch the original “Jurassic Park.”

"The drive-in movie night is the DEZERLAND way of providing the community with family friendly entertainment to help reduce stress during these difficult times,” said Alex Reed, General Manager of DEZERLAND PARK. “This is part of many new programs I have planned for DEZERLAND when we fully reopen,

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including a state-of-the-art skating rink."

Cost for each show is $30 per car.

DEZERLAND PARK encourages guests to purchase tickets online to reserve their place at www.carflixcinema.com.

 About Dezerland Park Miami:

Dezerland Park Miami is Florida’s largest indoor attraction. The new all-day drive-in theater adds to the largest Virtual Reality collection of experiences in Florida at UVR, Miami's largest arcade, Florida's longest indoor go-kart track at Karting Miami, bumper cars, racing simulators, Miami's most engaging trampoline park at Ninja Lounge and more. Coming soon to Dezerland Park, guests will find roller skating, mini-golf, laser tag and even more go-kart excitement.

Dezerland Park Miami, located at 14401 NE 19th Ave., North Miami, FL 33181, sits just off Biscayne Boulevard, south of the Aventura Mall.

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HEALTHCARE WORKERS

Inspired by Giving Tuesday Now, a national day of giving to support those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, Battery Dance will provide free virtual mindful movement classes for frontline health care workers during the month of May. The 15-minute classes require no prior dance experience and are designed to provide a small dose of tranquility for workers immersed in giving aid to others in dire circumstances.

Those interested may fill out this form: batterydance.org/ givingback/.

Battery Dance has reached out to hospitals across the U.S., and Weill Cornell Medicine has included the offering of Battery Dance’s free classes in their resources for staff members. “Day after day, we work in isolation and see our audience growing on Battery Dance TV, speaking to the need for sharing a physical, creative response to the very real toxicity around us,” said Founder and Artistic Director Jonathan Hollander. “On the other hand, we also see daily images of health care workers out in the

field captured by our friend the fearless photographer Jimin Kim. These images speak powerfully of courage and selfsacrifice and have been a call to action for us. The Mindful Movement classes are the result.”

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have devised easy-to-follow sequences of movements to allow for the release of physical tension and psycho-emotional stress.

They will conduct these Mindful Movement sessions several times each week employing Zoom and allowing for widespread participation across different

public Battery Dance Festival, the Company is America’s leading cultural ambassador in the realm of dance having performed, taught and collaborated in 70 countries to date. It’s special emphasis on supporting people in trauma and conflict has been seen previously through its work

time zones and work schedules.

with victims of human trafficking in India and Thailand; countering the stigma of HIV/AIDS in the Democratic Republic of Congo; and addressing issues of public health in Kenya. Over the past four years, Battery Dance has worked in 26 cities in Germany focusing on refugee integration and healing through dance.

A non-profit dance institution approaching its 45th Anniversary, Battery Dance adheres to the mantra of “Artistic Excellent, Social Relevance.” As much dedicated to its home base in New York, through public school programs and the annual free

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As one of America’s leading cultural ambassadors, Battery Dance connects the world through dance. The Company pursues artistic excellence and social relevance by creating vibrant new works, performing on the world’s stages, presenting dance in public spaces, serving the field of dance and teaching people of all ages with special attention to the disadvantaged and areas of conflict. Battery Dance is committed to enhancing the cultural vibrancy of its home community in New York City, extending programming throughout the U.S., and building bridges worldwide through international cultural exchange with programs in 70 countries to date. www.batterydance.org

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ENTER TAINMENT S ta r - s t u d d e d # T e c h 4 COV I D S t r e a m - a - t h o n L au n c h e s S e r i e s C O N T I N U I N G T O T E C H N O L O G I C A L LY S U P P O RT & P O S I T I V E LY I M PA C T H B C U ' S & M I N O R I T Y S T U D E N T S

(Black PR Wire) Grab your popcorn.

Then tell a friend to tell to tune in for #Tech4COVID, a celebrity studded stream-a-thon!

Each sunday in May at 3 PM, be a part oft the excitement with a virtual salute to moms, celebration of grads, comedy, sports, gaming, and live performances to help raise money to bridge the gap! #JoinTheMovement

Entertainment...

Got quarantine fever and can't get home to your mom!? We got you. Atlanta Dream WNBA star Renee Montgomery gives us a special Mother's Day tribute with her mom & family. Also, Kayla Brianna (All-American & Ambitions/ Own) dazzles with a live performance.

Sports...

Missing your favorite sports? Legendary Super Bowl champs Everson Walls (Giants/Cowboys) & Tyrone Poole (Patriots) will deliver a TOUCHDOWN with a power packed NFL segment hosted by Larry Ridley. Joining the conversation will also be NFL vet Stevie Baggs, Jr and Ivan Curtiss (GM/

Brooklyn Nets Gaming Crew NBA 2k League).

Graduation Salutations...

Comic Desi Banks & Atlanta's Hot 107.9 on-air personality Reec Swiney will also give virtual commencement speeches to some very deserving graduates.

Help Us Bridge the Gap...

Fact: 1 in 3 underserved minority students don't have access to technology, computers, and/or WIFI even though they've been forced into distance-learning due to COVID-19.

Without these resources they won't be able to successfully keep up in school for as long as the pandemic lasts. Help us #BridgeTheGap.

The #Tech4Covid initiative is to raise funds for essential technology to bridge the digital divide. The 4-part series was created to support HBCU studentathletes, underserved students, schools, and educators whom proceeds benefit with essential digital resources during the COVID-19 crisis.

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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.

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EDUCAT ION C U LT U R E C R E AT O R S C O N T I N U E ' C 2 S U M M I T ' H B C U I N I T I AT I V E Culture Creators, an exclusive platform established to cultivate and highlight the achievements of diverse professionals in entertainment, has announced that its second installment of the C2 Summit Series will take place online as a virtual conference Monday, May 18 through Thursday, May 21, 2020.

Following the success of last year's inaugural event in Washington, D.C., the 2020 C2 Summit will provide HBCU students with a fourday digital experience that includes panel discussions, one-on-one interviews, speed mentoring, culture chats and a pitch competition. Attendees can take advantage of employment opportunities as well as unparalleled access to job recruiters and seasoned influencers with various backgrounds in business, entertainment, technology, finance, and lifestyle. Huge, a global experience agency, part of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG), has also joined the group of experts. The agency is making members of their team, including their Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy

and recruiters available for resume reviews and one-on-one mentoring.

Confirmed speakers are Chairwoman and COO (Atlantic Records) Julie Greenwald, Sports Agent (CAA) Carlos Fleming, General Manager (Motown) Marc Byers, Brands/ Marketing (Mastercard) Jeffrey Swierk, Brands/Marketing (Heineken) Kenny Moore, Marketing Executive (Miami Dolphins) Marques Jackson, and Human Resources Exec (Nickelodeon) Courtney Oliver,

to name a few. Panels will include entertainment attorneys, execs from William Morris Endeavor, Live Nation, The Coca-Cola Company, Rap Snacks, and more. James Lopez (President of Will Packer Productions/ Film and TV Producer) will host the first Culture Chat on Monday, May 18, at noon, followed by Frank Abney III (Filmmaker/Animator Pixar Animation Studios). Steve Pamon (President/COO of Parkwood Entertainment) will host his Culture Chat on Tuesday,

May 19, at 8:00pm. Rich Antoniello, (Founder and CEO of Complex Networks) will hold the last Culture Chat of the summit Thursday, May 21, at 8:00 pm. Morgan Stanley's Financial Culture Chats are always a crowd pleaser and will take place over three days during the summit. Also, the C2 Summit team has created a special session dedicated to mental health awareness.

The C2 Summit is FREE for college students. Sign up now at aka.ms/cc2020.

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The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) announced today it will deliver its Annual Legislative Conference completely online later this year.

The new format, Virtual ALC, will allow “attendees” to experience the programming they have become accustomed to from the comfort and safely of their homes.

Attracting more than 30,000 people to Washington, DC each year, the Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) is CBCF’s leading public policy convening on issues impacting African Americans and the global black community.

Historically, the five-day conference is held in September at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

“We are excited to offer ALC completely online this year to ensure the Foundation’s mission is fulfilled, and the discussions and solutions around issues important to African Americans and our supporters remain at the forefront,” said Tonya Veasey, CBCF’s interim president and CEO. “When reshaping this year’s conference,

we couldn’t ignore the economic impact COVID-19 has had on the African American community which affects affordability to travel as well as our stakeholders’ and supporters’ overall health concerns, and level of comfort with air travel and ground travel to other states and regions.”

“Attendees” at this year’s ALC will tune in to thought leaders, subject matter experts, legislators, and concerned citizens on issues related to economic development; civil, social and environmental

justice; public health; and education and foreign affairs, among other topics. Virtual ALC will include more than 30 issue forums and braintrusts led by Congressional Black Caucus members; a National Town Hall; the Emerging Leaders Series; and live entertainment. A special Prayer Breakfast and Phoenix Awards Dinner will also be featured in September.

To receive Virtual ALC schedules, special guest announcements, registration information

and programming updates in the coming weeks and months, subscribe to receive the e-newsletter and follow @CBCFinc on Twitter and Instagram.

Established in 1976, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, public policy, research and educational institute committed to advancing the global black community by developing leaders, informing policy and educating the public. For more information, visit cbcfinc.org.

F r e e V I RT U A L S P O R T S C O N F E R E N C E A n n o u n c e d Cynopsis has announced the speaker lineup for the online virtual conference, The Great Sports Disruption - Preparing for Success in a Post-Covid World. As the sports industry eagerly awaits its opportunity to get back to business, the challenges brought on by the Cov-19 pandemic are already leaving their imprint on audiences, sponsors, and budgets. Cynopsis Sports will bring the community together to network, and to hear from a lineup of thought leaders who are already functioning in our “new normal” world, molding how sports, technology, audiences and brands will interact in the years to come

"As the sports industry struggles to find a way forward in these unprecedented times, we are honored to welcome an incredibly strong lineup of voices and authorities who are both feeling the impact of the changes and are guiding the way forward to navigate not only the pandemic but also the ground-breaking changes that are forever changing the pillars of traditional sports," says Chris Pursell, Head of Content & Strategic Partnerships for Cynopsis Sports & Esports.

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Leaders from the TV and sports communities break down the new ways of doing business and how these methods will shape the risks and rewards that lie ahead for all segments of the sports sector.

The sessions will include:  Sarah Hirshland, CEO - USOC  Chris Davis, CMO & SVP

 Cole Gahagan, President & CEO - Learfield IMG College  Kathryn Tappen, Host & Reporter - NBC Sports Group  Sam Flood, EP & President, Production - NBC Sports Group  Jon Patricof, CEO & Co-Founder - Athletes Unlimited  Gwen Svekis, Softball Player/

Merchandising - New Balance  Larry Scott, Commissioner - Pac-12 Conference  Craig Neeb, EVP & Chief Innovation Officer - NASCAR  Naz Aletaha, Head of Global Esports Partnerships - Riot Games

Executive Committee - Athletes Unlimited  Foluke Akinradewo, Volleyball Player/Executive Committee - Athletes Unlimited  Brad Snyder, USOPC Board Member & Paralympic Medalist

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The sessions will allow for real time Q&As, but attendees are also encouraged to send in questions in advance to ensure specific ones are answered.

Register for free today for Cynopsis Sports’ virtual conference. All attendees will receive full access to on-demand speaker presentations for 3 months. Questions? Contact Cynopsis Director of Operations Trish Pihonak at trish@cynopsis. com. For sponsorship information, contact our sales team at sales@ accessintel.com.

Cynopsis is what the TV industry reads first every day. The Cynopsis family of products includes the media industry's most-read daily, Cynopsis, plus sister daily Cynopsis Sports; weekly Esports, Media Tech, the Cynopsis Jobs board and special reports. Serving TV, agency and brand professionals, Cynopsis Media produces conferences, webinars, and awards programs that are second to none. Find out more at cynopsis.com.

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END NO TE S Study Reveals Impact While the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt the nation in varying degrees, it is having a major impact on the daily lives of Black women. ESSENCE, the leading media, technology and commerce company serving Black women and communities, today released research findings from its Impact of COVID-19 on Black Women study. This first comprehensive study of Black women during the coronavirus pandemic reveals key insights into what Black women are experiencing and how it is affecting their lives – from jobs and financial stability, to family and health, to trusted sources and post-pandemic outlooks.

“Black women comprise just over half of the Black population, are one of the most influential and active voting blocs in the U.S., and are heads of household in almost 30% of all Black households, which is more than twice the rate for all women,” said Richelieu Dennis, founder and chair of Essence Ventures, parent company of ESSENCE. “So, it is vital that we understand what they are thinking, feeling and experiencing as a result of the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic.

ESSENCE’s Impact of COVID-19 on Black Women study underscores the observation that while we are all in the same storm, we are not in the same boat.

The insights gleaned from this data should be used to help governments, NGOs and businesses better understand and develop the emergency and relief efforts, recovery and sustainability initiatives, and product and service offerings that will be most critical for Black women as they continue to deliver leadership and impact to their households and communities during this crisis and beyond.”

From a health perspective, Black women have a major concern about contracting the virus themselves (67%), but are even more concerned that loved ones could get infected (80%). One in four (24%) personally knows someone who has died from COVID-19, and 44% personally know someone who has contracted it.

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Black women say the pandemic has most negatively impacted their emotional wellbeing (64%) and mental health (63%), with 43% saying it has also negatively impacted their physical health. While just over one-third (34%) of Black women say the pandemic has had a negative impact on family relationships, 83% plan to spend more quality family time post-pandemic.

Concerns regarding education are overwhelming, and significant opportunities exist for educational resources, tools and support to be increased. The majority of Black women who are parents (85%) say there are not enough computers or laptops in their household to support the educational needs of their children, and 79% say their children are not getting enough support from their school systems.

Financially, over half (52%) of Black women in the study are currently facing or anticipating a negative financial impact as a result of the pandemic, as compared with only 20% who are not, and half (50%) say that their ability to work effectively has been negatively affected by the pandemic.

In addition, 70% of Black women business owners reported a negative impact on their businesses, with the majority attributing the impact to no or low sales, supply chain disruptions and an inability to cover expenses. Most Black women (88%) believe that the COVID-19 crisis will lead to an economic recession.

Accordingly, spending has been adjusted during the pandemic, with Black women saying that they are spending less on clothing/accessories (61%), jewelry (60%), luxury items (57%), entertainment (54%) and personal electronics (51%) categories.

As reports of soaring grocery prices make headlines, food habits of Black women consumers have changed significantly during the pandemic, with 78% cooking meals at home more frequently and 38% saying they order delivery/take-out from restaurants less often. A majority (56%) also say they are facing a lack of access/availability of food and household

V i r g i n i a B e c o m e s 1 s t S o u t h e r n S tat e Another state is moving in the right direction to eliminate discrimination against hair. Virginia has officially become the first southern US state to ban hair discrimination based on racial identifiers including hair texture and hair type.

It is the fourth US state to pass such a measure. It had already passed the Virginia senate and house of delegates unanimously last month.

Other states continue to weigh legislation

to ban hair discrimination in the workforce and classroom. Known as the Crown Act, it protects against discrimination based on hairstyles by extending statutory protection to hair texture and protective styles.

The Crown Act has passed in three states including California and New Jersey.

Thirteen additional states are considering similar legislation.

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essentials.

Issues of safety and containment measures, whether testing, contact tracing or otherwise, will likely continue to be critical as businesses and cities seek to successfully reopen and rebuild consumer confidence, with the study's postpandemic behavior findings showing that 39% of Black women currently say it will be longer than a year before they travel internationally, and 28% say they do not plan to travel internationally. Half (50%) say they do not plan to use Uber/Lyft, and

41% do not plan to attend sporting events.

The top three activities that Black women say they will immediately resume once it is deemed safe are visiting friends/family; going to church/religious institutions; and outdoor activities.

Additional key findings from the ESSENCE Impact of COVID-19 on Black Women study include:  The CDC is the most trusted source of information (57%) for Black women when it comes to the pandemic (followed by news channels at 42%). However, Black women currently use news channels most (69%) to gather information, followed by news websites (43%), the CDC website (32%) and then state government websites and social media (both 31%).

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already planning to vote in the upcoming presidential (63%) and state (62%) elections, and the COVID-19 crisis does not impact their plan to vote. However, almost 30% say they understand the power of their vote more today than ever and are more likely to vote in the upcoming elections (27% in presidential; 29% in state).  Moving forward, Black women are more likely to patronize small/local businesses and businesses that treated their employees well with increased pay and safety measures during the pandemic, while they are less likely to patronize businesses that did not practice social distancing, participated in price gouging, and defied shelter-in regulations.

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Advocates say the law will put an end to punitive actions that have disproportionately affected African Americans, both in schools and the workforce. Instances of disciplined children, or fired employees over dreadlocks, braids or afros have sparked outrage in recent years.

On Wednesday, Virginia’s governor, Ralph Northam, signed HB 1514, which also bans discrimination based on “protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists." Northam noted the bill is “pretty simple”, arguing that any child sent home from school because of a ban on “hairstyles associated with a particular race is discrimination.” “This is not only unacceptable and wrong, it is not what we stand for in Virginia,” he said. “This bill will make our commonwealth more equitable and welcoming for all.”

Many say, the push to ban natural hair discrimination in the U.S. came after Andrew Johnson, a student at Buena

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Still, state government websites are trusted by 33%, whereas social media – though used as much – is only trusted by 8%.  Black women view Dr. Anthony Fauci (66%) as the most trusted leader/expert when it comes to information on the pandemic, followed by state governors (46%) and city mayors (30%), while President Donald Trump is the least trusted (1%).  The majority of Black women were

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Regional High School, was forced to cut his dreadlocks to compete in a wrestling match. The incident wasn’t the first act of hair discrimination in a school setting, but it did lead legislators to reevaluate laws on racial discrimination. Federal regulations on Black hairstyles remain inconsistent.

While a federal court ruled in 2016 that employers can legally fire employees or deny applicants for wearing dreadlocks and other hairstyles commonly associated with African Americans, a specific ban was lifted in all branches of the US military after a four-year legal battle.

“A person’s hair is a core part of their identity,” Delores McQuinn, a Virginia state delegate and the bill’s lead sponsor, told local TV station WHSV. “Nobody deserves to be discriminated against simply due to the hair type they were born with, or the way in which they choose to wear it.”

Virginia’s hair discrimination ban takes effect 1 July.

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