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N Y U L P r e s i de nt N a m e d A d v i s o r To The Black Stars News 2015 Annual Awards Dinner will honor Mayor N YC P o l i c e C o m m i s s i o n e r David Dinkins, Rep. Charles

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COMMISSIONER Offers Second Chance

On Wednesday, October 28, after Commissioner Mike Gelin presented the idea at a commission meeting months ago and invited speakers to educate his fellow commissioners on the issue, “Ban the Box” became a reality in Tamarac.

“I am pleased to join 36 states and over 150 cities in instituting “Ban the Box,” a policy that will give a second chance to returning citizens who are simply trying to support themselves and their families,” Commissioner Gelin said, after the Tamarac Commission passed the initiative unanimously on his motion.

All over the country, public entities have adopted what is widely known as “ban the box” or the “second chance act” so that employers can consider a job candidate’s qualifications first. These policies provide applicants a fair chance at employment by removing conviction and arrest history questions from job applications. If the applicant makes it through the hiring process based upon their qualifications, then a background check is conducted. Ban the box doesn’t prohibit an inquiry into one’s criminal history. It simply delays it.

Gelin is on to something. Support for fair-chance policies has gained momentum in recent years, with policies adopted at not only the state and local levels, but also by the federal government. In November 2015, President Obama endorsed “Ban the Box” by directing federal agencies to delay inquiries into job applicants’ records until later in the hiring process.

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on a job applicant’s arrest and conviction record until after conditionally offering the job to the applicant.

Commissioner Gelin wanted the Tamarac version of “Ban the Box” to go beyond who the city hires. “Thousands

COMMISSIONER MIKE GELIN Also, in December 2019, the “Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019” became law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. Effective December 2021, the law will prohibit most federal agencies and contractors from requesting information

AT & T D o n at e s $ 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 The Urban League of Broward County and Urban League of Greater Miami are pleased to announce a $100,000 donation from AT&T. The contribution will be used to help build a more resilient workforce by providing reskilling pathways to employment for at-risk and displaced workers. The donation is part of the AT&T Believe MiamiSM grassroots initiative to create positive changes in underserved communities.

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of people return to their communities each year and they need a real opportunity to stay on the right side of the law. As a City, we can only hire so many people so I wanted our provision to apply to the vendors/contractors as well to ensure a wider impact,” he explained.

AT&T has been a long-standing supporter of the Urban League helping to advance its mission to eliminate equality gaps in education,

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Take Jeff Henderson as an example.

He was released from federal prison after serving nearly ten years for drug trafficking. After numerous rejections, he was finally hired at Caesars Palace.

His talent and perseverance quickly elevated his culinary career. “Chef Jeff” became the first African-American Executive Chef at Café Bellagio in Las Vegas, a New York Times best-selling author, and a popular Food Network personality, with a passion for helping at-risk youth and other vulnerable populations. None of this would have been possible if someone hadn’t decided to take a chance on the former drug trafficker who served over ten years in prison.

Commissioner Gelin understands that these initiatives can change lives.

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entrepreneurship, employment, justice, housing, and health.

“AT&T is pleased to support the Urban League’s mission to help make a

pathways, the Urban League affiliates will collaborate with local employers to match credentialed candidates to viable career opportunities.

For more information on how to support

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positive difference in our communities,” said AT&T Florida President Joe York.

“AT&T’s commitment to education and job training has a long history in Florida and with our friends at the Urban League we hope to better equip Floridians from underserved communities as they seek opportunities in today’s challenging environment.”

Many of the Urban Leagues’ corporate supporters represent leading companies across South Florida with projected hiring needs in the areas of customer service, retail, technology and skilled trade sectors. In addition to supporting workers through reskilling and upskilling

initiatives, youth development and diversion, employment and training, entrepreneurship, health, and civic engagement. Learn more about the Urban League of Broward County by visiting www.ulbroward.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. The Urban League of Greater Miami, Inc. is a non-profit community service agency that provides services in our community in employment, childcare, senior citizen services, housing, economic development, training, community service, political advocacy and education. By focusing on families— particularly women with young children and on the advancement of education, we have set a standard for excellence and achievement that pushes others to strive for the best—for themselves, for their children and for their neighborhoods.

With unemployment rates soaring to 13 percent and 14 percent respectively in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, the Urban League is strengthening its service model to help families recover and thrive long after the pandemic.

“The COVID-19 crisis has caused unprecedented disruptions in communities that were already facing health and economic challenges,” said Urban League of Broward County President and CEO, Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh. “AT&T and the Urban League share a mutual goal of helping low-income families avoid the prolonged impact of the pandemic by adapting to and preparing for a new landscape of work.” T. Willard Fair, President and CEO for the Miami affiliate added, “As Florida reopens, Believe Miami will bolster our efforts to provide rapid response solutions to retrain workers and close emerging and future skill gaps.”

According to the Department of Justice, about 700,000 people are released each year from jail or prison.

With programs like Bard College Prison Initiative and other local programs aimed at training and helping returning citizens, it is important to have employment opportunities for them as well.

these programs, please contact the Urban League of Broward County at (954) 584-0777 and the Urban League of Greater Miami at (305) 696-4450.  ABOUT THE URBAN LEAGUE OF BROWARD COUNTY The Urban League of Broward County is a not for profit organization founded to empower communities and change lives. Our mission is to enable African Americans and others in historically underserved communities secure economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights. Our ADVANCE programs uplift nearly 14,000 people every year through affordable housing

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AT&T Inc. is committed to advancing education, strengthening communities and improving lives. Through its community initiatives, AT&T has a long history of investing in projects that create learning opportunities; promote academic and economic achievement; or address community needs. The company’s signature philanthropic initiative, AT&T Aspire, drives innovation in education to promote student success in school and beyond. With a financial commitment of $600 million since 2008, AT&T is leveraging technology, relationships and social innovation to help all students make their biggest dreams a reality.

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B Y B L A C K E C O N O M I C A L L I A N C E

The Black Economic Alliance (BEA), a nonpartisan group of Black executives and business leaders, published a detailed proposal outlining five key initiatives to help Black businesses, workers, universities, and cultural institutions in this time of crisis.

David Clunie, Executive Director of the Black Economic Alliance, issued the following statement ahead of the release of the recommendations: “Black Americans are feeling the most severe economic and health impacts from the coronavirus pandemic, but are simultaneously failing to gain access to the relief deployed by the federal government. Congress must counteract this reality by prescribing targeted solutions to overcome the persistent lack of access to financial resources for Black people and institutions in America.

“Congress can determine the fate of millions of small businesses, universities, and cultural institutions in the next round of stimulus funding.

They must prioritize support for minority-owned businesses and ensure that Black workers and students have the resources they need to survive this pandemic.

“Black business, educational, and cultural institutions play a vital role in the American economy. But, historically, they have not received the full support of the federal government – in good times or bad.

With a coordinated public and private response, we can ensure that the Black community plays an integral role in advancing the entire U.S. economy through this crisis.”

Find the full set of recommendations here and the five key initiatives below: SUPPORT SMALL BLACK BUSINESSES  Allocate 35% of Small Business Administration funds to community development financial institutions (CDFIs) and minority financial institutions.  Incent banks to distribute stimulus

funds in opportunity zones by doubling their processing fees for those target areas.  Market the program through Black media outlets.  Only 78 of 950 CDFIs are participating in PPP. Many CDFIs, credit unions, and community lenders could not obtain the necessary SBA credentials and submit their applications as quickly as banks that already participate in SBA programs. Finastra, a financial technology company owned by Vista Equity partners, automates branch banking services and has offered to provide CDFIs and minority banking institutions with software that is already integrated into the SBA application portal.  Make space available in public facilities, including post offices and DMVs, to process applications for banks that need community proximity in underserved locations.

NUTRITION AND THE UNBANKED  Increase the Supplemental

Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) maximum allotment, Thrifty Food Plan (TFP), by 15% and remove restrictions on online and hot food orders. Suspend SNAP’s three-month time limit for unemployed adults.  EBT cards are used to distribute SNAP benefits and could be used to distribute personal stimulus payments for the unbanked.

HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES  Fund shared infrastructure for distance learning for HBCUs and other minority serving institutions.

BLACK FINANCIAL FIRMS  Include diverse broker-dealers in the Federal Reserve credit stabilization programs.  Include diverse asset managers in Treasury’s relief facilities.

BLACK CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS  Major Black cultural institutions should receive funding at the same level as the Kennedy Center, which received $25 million.

MINORITY BUSINESS RESILIENCY ACT ANNOUNCED B Y B L A C K E C O N O M I C A L L I A N C E

The Black Economic Alliance, a nonpartisan group of business leaders, announced its support for the Minority Business Resiliency Act of 2020. If enacted into law, the legislation would make permanent the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), which is charged with initiating, implementing, and overseeing programs in the public and private sectors that support small businesses and entrepreneurs of color.

BEA Executive Director David Clunie released the following statement: “At a time when Black businesses are closing their doors at a higher rate than all others while simultaneously

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struggling to gain access to public and private capital, Congress needs to pass the Minority Business Resiliency Act and finally make the Minority Business Development Agency a permanent fixture in government. For far too long, we’ve endured the consequences of systemic exclusion facing small businesses owners and entrepreneurs of color.

“We need to upend oppressive practices that have prevented Black Americans from true economic inclusion, and every person and institution has an active role to play.

This legislation would provide the funding necessary to deploy vital

resources to Black businesses— including grants and technical assistance—that aren’t getting support elsewhere.”

The Minority Business Resiliency Act of 2020 would:  Address the disparate impact COVID-19 has had on businesses of color by increasing MBDA’s fiscal year 2020 budget to support MBEs through the current crisis.  Provide certainty by placing the MBDA in statute and formally establishing processes for its largest program, the Minority Business Development Center (MBDC) Program.  Codify the MBDA to execute on the

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mission and goals of the agency more effectively by providing the proper tools to carry them out successfully.  Build a diverse pipeline of entrepreneurial talent by creating a new program to spur entrepreneurship at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and minority serving institutions (MSIs) and ensuring regional coverage of the MBDC Program.  Expands the geographic reach of the MBDA by authorizing the creation of regional/district MBDA offices, building off the Economic Development Administration’s model.

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COMMENTARY Alfred Street BAPTIST CHURCH

Donates Over $1 Million to Community-Based and National Nonprofits Alfred Street Baptist Church (ASBC) has donated $1,079,287 under their Tithe-theTithe Initiative to 69 community-based and national organizations to support COVID-19 relief and other needs.

On Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, ASBC’s pastor, Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, announced in his sermon that 10% of all tithes raised will be donated to the community. “I believe that the black church has the opportunity and the obligation to reach into segments of our community that are always overlooked by government,” he said. “We’re taking 10 percent of everything that is raised every week and donating it to organizations that are on the front lines fighting and dealing with the coronavirus.”

The historic Alfred Street Baptist Church, located in Alexandria, Virginia (outside of the nation’s capital) is one of the oldest and largest African American congregations in the United States.“A few years ago we were blessed to be able to donate $1 Million to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. That’s why I’m so grateful to God that Alfred Street Baptist Church can continue to be a blessing to so many people in the community during this pandemic.” continued, Pastor Wesley.

Key partners in the initiative include Microsoft and Apple, both of which have provided technology to support distance learning for underserved children.

Among the organizations that received funding to support COVID-19 initiatives were Children’s National Hospital ($50,000) for testing of children; Simon Elementary School ($130,000), in a partnership with Microsoft for Go Tablets for every student; Hopkins House Preschool Academy ($27,000) for daycare for essential workers; Unity Health Care ($25,000) for personal protective equipment (PPE), supplies and medicine; Polk Elementary School ($10,000) for iPads for special-needs children to aid distance learning; D.C. Rape Crisis Center ($20,000) for a new database system to help meet emerging and transition needs of providing tele-health services to survivors of sexual violence and emergency

crisis support sessions to survivors of sexual violence; Bright Beginnings ($25,000) for supplies for remote learning; Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington ($4,000) for safe space for childcare for first responders and frontline workers; and Union Baptist Church, Hartford, CT ($15,000) for providing hot community breakfasts.

The Tithe-the-Tithe Initiative is helping other churches that have had to close their doors during the pandemic. “There are smaller churches that minister to people in real and relevant ways that don’t have resources [that ASBC has], and during this season of not being able to worship, some of them may struggle financially.... So one of the things that we’re going to do is take some of that 10% and identify a church every week that we’re just going to give a love offering to.

And this is because we are not competitors, we are brothers and sisters in the same work … and we want to support you with no strings attached.” The initiative has also funded organizations that support victims of domestic violence, citizens returning from incarceration, and youth in crisis.

The following is a partial list of recipients under the Tithe-the-Tithe Initiative as of September 21, 2020:  Children’s National Hospital ($50,000), COVID-19 testing for children.  Simon Elementary School ($130,000), in partnership with Microsoft, Microsoft Go Tablets for every student (267).  Hopkins House Preschool Academy ($27,000), daycare for parents considered essential workers.  Unity Health Care ($25,000), medical supplies, including personal protective equipment, plus COVID-19 testing and medicine for clients, including people in shelters and DC Jail.  LIVE! (Alexandrians Involved Ecumenically) $20,000, groceries for Alexandria community.  DC Central Kitchen ($10,000), groceries, meals to shelters, breakfast and lunch stations to families of students in the free and reduced lunch program.  Martha’s Table ($7,500), groceries.  Salvation Army National Capital Area

($7,500), to Red Shield Box initiative, which provides groceries.  Polk Elementary School ($4,200), 10 iPads to children with special needs.  LaColectiVA ($7,500), groceries and rent support for 30-plus families in Herndon and Arlington that lost labor jobs.  Capital Area Food Bank ($7,500), toward feeding over 18,750 individuals  Fairfax County Domestic and Sexual Violence Services ($15,000), iPhone SIM cards, $25 gift cards.  DC Rape Crisis Center ($20,000), new database system, crisis support sessions, transportation assistance, additional staff to respond to increased hotline calls.  Community Crisis Services, Inc., Prince George's County, MD ($25,000), support for domestic violence and homeless shelters.  Alexandria City Domestic Violence Program ($20,000), rental and other living and medical expenses for affected families.  Bethany House of Northern VA ($20,000), housing, medical, and other assistance.  Union Baptist Church Hartford, CT ($15,000), assistance for food programs, stipends for volunteers.  Good Samaritan Missionary Baptist Church Houston, TX ($10,000), operating costs and community programs.  Epps Christian Center Pensacola, FL ($6,000), large refrigerator and food for community assistance.  Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Emporia, VA ($5,000), to help fund community service programs.  Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW) ($4,000), safe space for childcare for first responders and frontline workers.  Collaborative Solutions for Communities (CSC) ($4,000), housing placements for homeless youth and young adults  Peaches and Sour Cream Children’s Foundation (PSCF) ($4,000), to help defray costs for providing learning materials to keep students on track while schools are closed.  Support the Girls (ISTG) (Chicago Chapter) ($5,000), for personal clothing and supplies for homeless women and other women in need.

 Bright Beginnings ($25,000), supplies for distance learning for homeless children 5 and under.  Capital Youth Empowerment Program ($28,000), social and emotional development programs for black boys and young men ages 12 to 18.  Restoration Praise Ministries ReEntry Program ($10,000), programs for economically disadvantaged youth and adults, especially those affected by an incarcerated loved one.  Friends of the Guest House ($10,000), support for women newly released from incarceration.  Opportunities, Alternatives & Resources (OAR) ($10,000), to assist those involved with the justice system and their families.  Thrive DC Re-Entry Program ($10,000), to aid individuals recently incarcerated and/ or released from jail or prison.  Bridging the Gap ($10,000), to help programs for formerly incarcerated persons, veterans, at-risk youth, substance abusers and the homeless.  United Community Ministries ($10,000), to aid food-distribution efforts in Alexandria.  Bread for the City ($5,000) to help provide food, clothing, social, legal, advocacy, and medical services to DC residents.  Miriam’s Kitchen ($5,000), to help provide food and shelter to individuals and families.  The Good News Community Kitchen ($5,000), for meal and other programs.  Fairfax Central Baptist Sunday School Union ($5,000), to help continue a scholarship program unable to raise funds this year due to the pandemic. Beneficiaries are high school seniors from member churches.

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For Physicians and Healthcare Providers

Alzheimer’s Disease Virtual Symposium Person-Centered Care: Therapeutic Strategies in Dementia Care for Improving Quality of Life and Caregiver Support.

Friday, Nov. 6 • 8 to 10 am To learn more/register: ceadlongisland.org

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Assessment and diagnosis of memory loss Comprehensive, individualized care plans Management of complex cases Technical help Educational resources for difficult diagnoses

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Recommendations on resources and support Language assistance Clinical trials information Advocacy with and on behalf of caregivers

(631) 954-2323 • ceadlongisland.org This center is supported by a grant from the New York State Department of Health.

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BOOKS Hey Carter! Books Brings Inaugural Virtual Storytime Hey Carter! Books is spreading the gift

of holiday cheer and representation by hosting Virtual Storytime with Cocoa Santa.

Beginning on Sunday, November 29th at 10:30 AM (EST), and every following Sunday until Christmas, Cocoa Santa will read a book from Hey Carter! Books series. There will also be giveaways and a holiday sing-along. Each child who attends the storytime will receive a special gift in the mail from Cocoa Santa that includes a Hey Carter!

Books coloring book and a multicultural crayons pack. Virtual Storytime with Cocoa Santa is an opportunity for children of color to enjoy a Christmas moment with a Santa who looks like them.

Hey Carter! Books was founded in 2016 and is a black-owned publishing company.

Their mission is to provide a representation of Black and brown boys in children’s books. Thomisha Booker launched Hey Carter! Books after the birth of her son, Carter, as she was disappointed in the lack of representation in children’s books. Hey Carter! Books focus on building self-identity and confidence in young Black and brown boys. Recently, Thomisha’s work Brown Boy Joy was featured in the Netflix original series Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices featuring Jill Scott, Common,

and Tiffany Haddish. She is the only self-published author among the cast of celebrities and New York Times Best Selling Authors.

“Christmas is a holiday where Black children and families are often missing from the narrative. Entire storylines are created around this one day but somehow we are always left out. I see myself as a curator for magical worlds where Black children are represented. This year Hey Carter! Books is bringing the magic of Christmas to homes

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with our Virtual Storytime. We will be giving away free prizes and spreading holiday cheer, Cocoa Santa style. I am so excited for children to see themselves in such a magical

holiday. This is what representation looks like!“ says Thomisha Booker, Author of Hey Carter! Books.

Storytimes:  November 29th at 7:30 AM (PST) , 9:30 AM (CST), 10:30 AM (EST)  December 6th at 7:30 AM (PST) , 9:30 AM (CST), 10:30 AM (EST)

Cocoa Santa

 December 13th at 7:30 AM (PST) , 9:30 AM (CST), 10:30 AM (EST)  December 20th at 7:30 AM (PST) , 9:30 AM (CST), 10:30 AM (EST) Tickets for storytime with Cocoa Santa can be purchased at https://bit.ly/ cocoasantastorytime. For more information about Hey Carter! Books and Virtual Storytime with Cocoa Santa, visit www. heycarterbooks.com. For media inquiries, please email Candice Nicole at candice@ candicenicoelpr.com.

Hey Carter! Books was founded in 2016 and is a black-owned publishing company

by Thomishia Booker. Thomishia is a wife, mother and licensed therapist who works full time as a healthcare administrator. Earning a Masters in Social Work and Doctorate in Education Counseling Psychology, she spent the early part of her career working in Early Childhood Mental Health. Her background serves as a foundation for writing books focused on building selfconfidence and pride among children of color. She is also a part of the Black Literary Collective (Building Leaders and Activists with Collective Knowledge) a group of Black authors in the Bay Area working to decolonize educational spaces.

New Children’s Book Series Presents AFRICA TRAVEL ADVENTURES Author, playwright, and philanthropist Jay Cameron introduces two books in a series about the amazing adventures of twins Darren and Destiny as they travelled to African diaspora destinations around the world.

Jay Cameron drew on his experience after his life-changing trip to Ghana to write seven children’s books about the beauty, culture, and history of several countries in Africa.

Much of the information he was taught about Africa was inaccurate, negative and misleading. He was inspired to share his first-hand experiences with children and offer an accurate portrayal about one of the most beautiful continents in the world. This series was written for ages six through ten, yet all ages can learn about the popular landmarks and the traditions of the people.

In The Adventures of Darren and Destiny:

a spectacular balloon ride. The twins share a special birthday celebration they will not forget.

Ghana, Darren, Destiny, and their parents take their first trip abroad to Accra, Ghana in Africa. They experience the amazing culture and history of the west African gem. While traveling to some of Ghana’s most popular landmarks, they met Nana, Esi, Philip, and Isaac along the way. They ventured deep inside the cocoa forest and watched artisans make original African art. Darren and Destiny asked why they did not see these

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Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Entrepreneur Dr. Sidjae Price authors her third book and shares her story and Biblical discoveries along the journey to be a better faith-based and multipassionate entrepreneur. She also shares business expertise gained from over five years in business. If you are a faithbased entrepreneur, your business is your ministry, and it requires you to learn how to stop Chasing Rainbows and pursuing the bag outside the will of God. Dr. Price’s goal is to encourage entrepreneurs to seek God and to let him guide their paths. Chasing Rainbows will provide readers with realistic strategies they can implement to enhance their personal and business lives.

This book is a spiritual and intellectual piece that offers guidance to millennial and modern faith-based entrepreneurs. Powerpacked with Biblical lessons and business pointers this book makes a connection between these two foundational pieces for any faith-based entrepreneur. In other words, Chasing Rainbows strikes a balance

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between God and business. Whether your goal is to establish strong Biblical foundations for your business or learn how to grow your business as a faith-based entrepreneur, Chasing Rainbows will help you to drive progress.

"I'm truly excited about the release of the book and what's looking like a global impact as I've had individuals in the UK, Jamaica, Africa and more personally message me stating that they can't wait to get the book in their hands. I spent a year writing this book and the process of writing led me to do a lot of self-reflection of my journey. It is so easy for anyone to get out of alignment with their purpose in an effort to secure the bag. This book focuses on how we can strengthen our spiritual journey, yet use wisdom to be better entrepreneurs especially when it is aligned with our purpose. This book is for those who are feeling lost as faithbased entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders. Those who feel as if they are chasing rainbows in their business trying to get to the pot of gold." says Dr. Price.

things on television in America.

In The Adventures of Darren and Destiny: Tanzania, Darren and Destiny joined their parents for an amazing Serengeti safari adventure in Tanzania located in East Africa.

They travelled with Godfrey, their tour guide.

They observed animals in their natural habitat, jumped with the Maasai tribe, and learned how to make fire. They also caught a birds-eye-view of the Serengeti on

The upcoming books in this series are Zanzibar: The Spice Island, Conquering Kilimanjaro: Journey to the Summit, Ethiopia: The Land of Origins, Salvador, Bahia: A Taste of Africa in Brazil, and Benin and Togo: Hidden Treasures.

For parents looking to expose their children to the beauty, art, music, traditions, landmarks, and many cultures of African countries and counter the westernized narrative, this book series is an excellent tool. The illustrations are beautiful and capture the true essence of Africa in its glory.

Social Media: Facebook & IG: @jaycameronofficial - Twitter: @ jaycameron1- Website: jaycameron.com

Faith-Based Entrepreneurs Chasing Rainbows is currently available for pre-order on Kindle and will be available for purchase on Nov. 1, 2020 where all

books are sold. In addition, a virtual book launch for Chasing Rainbows will be held on Nov. 1st via Dr. Price’s Facebook and you can RSVP Here. For more information on the release of Chasing Rainbows, visit www.sidjaeprice.com and on social media @DrSidjaePrice. For media inquiries,

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Dr. Sidjae Price is a Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Entrepreneur. She is the owner of Priceless Planning, LLC, the parent company for multiple brands, the Founder of Speak Loud Incorporated, a youth-based nonprofit organization, Creator of Rise and Shine Jamaica Expo, and a partner to other businesses. Individuals and organizations have been awed by her ability to deliver academic and professional knowledge with a millennial spin. Dr. Price is a qualitative researcher who is passionate about business, and her research has explored generation X and millennial entrepreneurs.

Dr. Price is also the author of Faith Forward: Intimate and Modern Stories of Faith to Propel You Forward and Stereotypes of the Black Male: Changing the Narrative for Misunderstood Black Males One Story at a Time. She has also co-authored a textbook and has served as a reviewer for an academic journal.

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YouTube Originals has launched the new documentary, " T rap p e d : C as h Ba i l i n A m e r i ca , " which explores the growing movement to end the inherent economic and racial inequalities of cash bail while highlighting victims impacted by an unjust system, the tireless campaigners fighting for criminal justice reform, and a bail industry lobbying to maintain the status quo.

The documentary will be available to stream for free only on the Real Stories YouTube Channel.

Every year, millions of American men and women are incarcerated before even being convicted of a crime - all because they can't afford to post bail.

How did we get here? "Trapped: Cash Bail in America" shines a light on our deeply flawed criminal justice system and the activists working to reform it.

"Trapped: Cash Bail in America" also gives a face to those who are forgotten behind bars and spotlights the human impact on the individuals stuck in jail before their trial. The harsh repercussions this has on the accused and their families is outlined through the story of a single mother separated from her children for a non-violent felony. With activism starting at a local level, a national conversation is slowly beginning to emerge to combat mass incarceration and free Americans unequally imprisoned.

"Trapped: Cash Bail in America" is produced and written by Chris L. Jenkins and directed and edited by Garrett Hubbard. Nadine Zylstra, Head of the YouTube Originals Learning, Impact and Kids & Families team, and Ian Roth on the Learning and

Impact development team oversee the documentary. Malika Saada Saar serves as Global Head of Human Rights

from the slate includes a documentary series from Patrisse Cullors, co-founder of Black Lives Matter, and a HBCU

for YouTube.

Homecoming (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) livestream special.

The documentary is part of YouTube's global slate of new and returning projects, dedicated to amplifying Black voices. "Trapped: Cash Bail in America" continues YouTube's longstanding commitment to celebrate a broad and diverse set of perspectives on the platform. Additional projects

T H E AT R I C A L L I V E - S T R E A M C H A M P I O N S I ELECT: POWER EVERY F O U R YEARS premiered as a free livestream on YouTube Live from 7:00-7:30 p.m. The filmed performance by Carey Brianna Hart will remain free online for viewers, leading up to the election and afterwards. The one-act, one-woman electrifying work will be 25 minutes long, and is about the personal power of voting, women's rights, and anti-racism. Written by

through to a revelation of personal power.

Alone now, out of work and losing hope because of Covid-19’s chokehold on America, she struggles to breathe through painful memories in front of her camera at home. As a way out of this downward spiral, she decides to record her feelings on a video message to her fellow voters.

She decides to give testimony to power. The power of voting.

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The creators encourage viewers to donate to Engage.Miami - building political power by and for young people. In its first five years, Engage.Miami has registered 24,000 voters and increased early voting sites on college campuses. The organization has engaged and educated tens of thousands of young people about the importance of local and national elections, and the impact young voters make - engage.miami/donate.

In the film, the character of Bella stands at a precipice - things in America are definitely not “great again.” In what feels like the blink of an eye, we watch her claw her way out of the mess of the past four years and the agony of 2020 as she rings a Buddhist bell. Her bell of truth is a talisman from her deceased husband, and a clarion call to vote.

Bill Spring. Read about the stellar cast and creative team at billspring.net/about.  The link to watch the free live-stream is youtube.com/watch?v=8x8pDnL2fUg.  Watch the trailer at https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=SvAPI163Dyw In the grip of the 2020 pandemic, just days before the presidential election, a woman in Miami recalls her shock four years ago on election night 2016, with renewed feelings of dread about this time around.

The recollection of that blistering night as she watched those fateful election results sparks a memory that shatters her nerves - as we witness her working her way

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I Elect: Power Every Four Years is a oneact, one woman show created and written

by Bill Spring. The role of Bella is brilliantly performed by Carey Brianna Hart, who delivers a tour de force monologue. Ricky J. Martinez directed the film version of this project. Produced by Jose Lima.

The Director of Photography is Dennise Perez. Location assistance provided

by Locust Projects. Viewers say they have to step back from their screens - in a good way - when watching this performance. Bella realizes that although the power of the people has been chipped away these past four years, each of us still has the power to elect.

“My mother was jailed in the 1960s for registering individuals to vote,” says Carey Brianna Hart. “So many people have fought, struggled and died to have this right to affect our government - it should not be taken for granted.” Born in Miami, she graduated from the New World School of the Arts. She has a BFA in Theatrical Studies from the Goodman School of Drama at DePaul University in Chicago.

She has been a major presence in South Florida theater, including: the African American Performing Arts Community Theatre, AreaStage, GableStage, M Ensemble Theatre Company, Mad Cat New Theatre, Thinking Cap Theatre, the Vinnette Carroll Theatre and the Women’s Theatre Project, among many others.

She has worked with the Afro-Academic Cultural Technological & Scientific Olympics, mentoring students in Drama, Playwriting, Oratory and Poetry. Carey has coached numerous students who have Abecome NAACP National ACT-SO Medalists. She is also the author of Dust Tracks, a one woman show of Zora Neale Hurston.

“This work is woke! A clear ring of authenticity and activism, for us to get back on point,” says Ricky J. Martinez.

The award-winning Director and published playwright has been invited to direct for

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"Trapped: Cash Bail in America" won the Social Impact Award at the A Show For A Change Film Festival and is also opening the (In)Justice For AllFilm Festival on December 10, 2020.

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the Kennedy Center’s American College Theater Festival’s the MFA Playwrights’ Workshop; Stanford University’s National Center for New Plays; James Madison University and the Forbes Center; the Words A-fire festival in New Mexico; and other organizations across the country.

His collaborations with playwrights on more than fifty world premiere plays have led to Pulitzer Prize finalists/wins and ATCA’s Steinberg finalists/wins. Awards include the 2016 Margo Jones Award, and the 2016 Remy Pioneer Award. He served as the Artistic Director for Miami’s New Theatre. Nationally, he served on the Executive Committee for the National New Play Network; the Advisory Board of the Latino Theatre Commons; as a panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts; the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation; the National Fund for New Musicals; and San Antonio’s Luminaria Festival.

“During these unprecedented times, artists have no choice but to create. That is what we do and artists are critical right now,” says Bill Spring. “There is enormous power in artists working together, offering the viewer a passageway, inspiration, and igniting our collective spirit. It doesn’t take much for evil to come crawling out of the woodwork, but the truth-seeking voice of Bella is not one to be silenced.”

Bill Spring is a writer and actor. His work has been featured nationally at various festivals including FUSE: the New York Celebration of Queer Culture at HERE Arts Center, and the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Autobiographical works include Miss Vanilla & the Hustler, The Prehistoric Zip Code of Water, The House, Skin Deep, Dream of the Firemen, and Kmart and Spirituality.

Spring has acted in numerous productions, including the play about Anita Bryant’s anti-LGBT crusade, called 1,000 Homosexuals (at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and the Colony Theatre), and in No Music in this House. Born in Atlanta, he received a BA in English with a minor in Theatre Studies at Emory University, and is a classically trained concert pianist.

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Respiratory Therapist

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Sacha Stewart, Creative Fashionista launches online clothing boutique to share her deep-rooted passion for fashion with the world.

The Vault by Sacha offers a variety of limited edition, rare and eclectic pieces including swimwear, tops, bottoms, and accessories to turn heads and make a statement at your next event.

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as the President of the fashion club. During Stewart’s college years Sacha went the medical route, and was a Respiratory Therapist for many years.

“Although I loved working in the medical field, fashion has always been a part of my life. It’s fun and a creative outlet for me, so the scrubs came off and The Vault by Sacha was born,” said Stewart.

Stewart’s passion for fashion started as a little girl when she spent hour long trips at the fabric shop with her fashion designer mom and manifested in high school

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Today, this Style Pioneer inspires her more than 110,000 Instagram followers daily through her bold and trendy styles.

For more information please visit www.thevaultbysacha.com and follow The Vault by Sacha.

The Vault by Sacha owned by Sacha Stewart, full time Fashion Entrepreneur & Influencer, is an online boutique that specializes in stylish and fierce fashion pieces that make a statement. The store has a great collection of chic and trendy tops, bottoms, dresses, swimwear, accessories, sets, and outerwear.

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Nutrabolt, a global leader in sports nutrition, has deepened its talent bench, adding Rajaa Grar as Chief Digital Officer.

In order to rapidly scale its consumer base and build an innovative direct-

to-consumer model, Nutrabolt has tapped the award-winning digital global and brand marketing leader to drive the digital transformation of the brand.

Dubbed Nutrabolt 2.0, Grar will lead the development of a

new digital strategy to oversee the digital customer experience, social presence, and e-commerce revenue for the company’s portfolio brands, including C4®, the fastest growing energy drink in the nation as well as powerhouse leaders, Cellucor® and

XTEND®.

“Nutrabolt’s brands are all about maximizing human potential and delivering world-class customer experiences along the way,” shared Nutrabolt Chairman and CEO, Doss Cunningham. “Rajaa is a proven

leader and one that we are super excited to have leading Nutrabolt’s digital transformation.”

Grar’s extensive marketing background includes 15 years in brand marketing and nine years in digital and direct-to-consumer marketing. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge curated from previous positions at Paula’s Choice Skincare, Amazon, Starbucks, Kellogg and Coors Light. A highly regarded innovator, Grar has a proven track record in delivering strong brand growth, as well as developing and leading top talent.

A first-generation immigrant of African descent, Grar holds an MBA from Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management, a bachelor’s degree from McGill University in Marketing and International Business and a Bachelor of Science with a major in Microbiology from the University of Montreal.

“When the opportunity came

to marry my passion for digital marketing with my love for fitness and performance, it was an easy choice,” shared Grar. “By defining and elevating Nutrabolt’s online presence, we can fully tap into our mission to innovate, inspire and make products that maximize human potential accessible to all.”

Under Grar’s leadership, Nutrabolt plans to continue growing its digital brand relevance, both domestically and internationally.

As the makers of America's bestselling pre-workout brand C4® and the world's #1 BCAA brand XTEND®, Nutrabolt is committed to making fitness accessible to all since 2002. Since its 2011 launch, C4® has become the undisputed pre-workout champ, with over 2 billion servings sold.

Today, Nutrabolt makes a full range of clinically studied supplements and on-the-go drinks to maximize performance and dominate life. For more information, visit nutrabolt. com.

NYUL President Named Advisor To NYC Police Commissioner questions from community participants.

Public feedback will also be sought through a survey that will be distributed at the forums and online. Input from members of the Police Department will also be solicited through departmental communications. The NYPD recognizes the State's call to action to improve all police departments around New York State. Across New York City, the NYPD, as well as community and advocacy groups and law enforcement partners have been engaged in the ongoing work of improving the criminal justice system to make it more fair and responsive to New Yorkers. There has been a lot of work prior to these new efforts and the commitment of the NYPD and people in the community have played an essential role in the progress achieved thus far. During this process, representatives from City Hall and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice will work with the NYPD and the

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co-sponsors/advisors as the plan of action is compiled. For more information visit: nyc. gov/NYPD/reform.

Schedule of Meetings

 Wednesday, October 14 in Staten Island  Friday, October 16 in Northern Queens  Monday, October 19 in Southern Queens  Wednesday, October 21 in the Bronx  Friday, October 23 in Northern Brooklyn  Monday, October 26 in Southern Brooklyn  Wednesday, October 28 in Northern Manhattan  Friday, October 30 in Southern Manhattan

Community Partners:

Arva Rice – President & CEO of the New York Urban League Arva Rice heads an organization whose mission is to enable African American and other underserved communities to secure a first-class education, economic self-reliance

and equal respect of their civil rights through programs, service and advocacy.

She is a graduate of Northwestern University, Commissioner for the NYC Equal Employment Practices Commission, a member of the Women’s Forum, on the Board of Trustees of First Corinthians Baptist Church and the Greater New York Chapter of the Links Incorporated.

Jennifer Jones Austin — CEO & Executive Director of the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies. An attorney and author, Jennifer Jones Austin heads FPWA, an antipoverty, policy and advocacy organization with more than 150 members and partners.

She has led and secured significant changes in social policy and law in New York State to strengthen and empower those who are disenfranchised and marginalized.

Co-host of WBLS’ Open Line and weekly guest host on Keep’n It Real with Rev. Al

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Sharpton and the Karen Hunter Show, she currently serves as a board member of the National Action Network, Chair of the NYC Board of Correction, and Advisor to the Feerick Center for Social Justice.

Wes Moore – CEO of Robin Hood A bestselling author, Army combat veteran and social entrepreneur, Wes Moore leads one of the largest anti-poverty forces in the nation. Raised in Baltimore, MD, and in the Bronx, he graduated from Valley Force Military College and Johns Hopkins University and earned a MLitt in International Relations from Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar. He served as a captain and paratrooper with the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, including a combat deployment to Afghanistan, and then as a White House Fellow to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

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Work can be fun, but not always. Some of us work in a place that may not fit our personality and sometimes we have so many tasks to complete that we feel overwhelmed. Maybe you’re that person who doesn’t like their job at all and you’re there just to be able to pay your bills and take care of your family.

Whatever your situation, work can mean stress. It’s how you deal with that stress that determines whether you’re surviving or thriving at work and in life.

Here are our 7 tips to have a better work week!

1 Make An Attitude Adjustment From the very beginning, adjust your attitude. Let go of last week’s drama, it’s not going to serve you any purpose. It’s not going to help you. It’s not going to help your co-workers. Just let go of last week’s mishaps. Walk in the door with a fresh and positive attitude.

There’s nothing worse than walking through the doors of work and exuding a poor attitude. Whether you realize it or not, your attitude affects your colleagues just as much as it affects you. Set yourself up for success, go in with a fresh attitude.

2 Plan And Prepare The second thing is to plan and prepare your meals, especially breakfast. Many

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of us have families and a great deal of our time goes toward getting them together. Mornings can get hectic and it becomes easy to skip breakfast.

It’s very important to start the day by nourishing our bodies. You don’t want to have that mid-morning crash. You don’t want to go hungry and cranky. So just prepare the evening before so you have something to grab and go.

3 Breathe If your day starts to get hectic and stressful, just take the time, take 30 seconds, take one minute just to calm things down and just do some deep breathing. That will help activate your parasympathetic nervous system, which is your rest nervous system, and it can calm it down. I’m telling you, just breathing can help a lot.

4 Make Your Bed Yes, make your bed. What do I mean by that? You want to start your day off with a great intention. You want to be able to say, “I’ve accomplished one good thing today.” By making your bed, you accomplish something that’s beneficial to you.

When you look at a clean bed, you feel refreshed, you feel good, and you’re sure to have a pep in your step. Even if you’re day wasn’t the best, when you

finally make it back home at least your bedroom is nice and neat! That’s an indescribable feeling.

5 Get Restful Sleep We must be intentional about getting enough sleep. Making it through each day isn’t as easy without the right amount of rest. Without it, we go into work feeling tired, fatigued, and grumpy.

This leads to poor work performance.

We aren’t as productive and are easily distracted.

6 Apologize, Forgive, Keep It Moving We’re all human. We make mistakes.

If you make a mistake, apologize for it.

If someone apologizes to you, forgive them. From there, just keep it moving.

It doesn’t help to hold onto grudges. It doesn’t serve anyone in any situation, and after all, there are bigger fish to fry.

There are other things that will come up. So why add to it? Why add to the drama?

7 Laugh!

The final thing is…and I’ll say it a million times…LAUGH! Laugh at yourself. Laugh at a funny situation that happened.

Never at the expense of someone else, but find something to laugh about. Keep it light. Keep the mood happy. Tell a corny joke. I’m a big fan of corny jokes.

TMobile Launches PROJECT 10 MILLION Aimed With the need for equitable access to the internet more crucial than ever, T-Mobile has zeroed in on a bold goal: helping every single unconnected student in the U.S. get access to the internet connectivity they need to learn. In a video today, T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert announced that the Un-carrier’s $10.7 billion Project 10Million commitment is taking a big step toward accomplishing this vision. The program is now live and available to school districts.

out of learning.

To address this urgent need, the Un-carrier has expanded Project 10Million by allowing participating school districts to apply the value of the free program to one of two new plans with MORE data. Schools can choose a

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Additionally, as COVID-19 forces up to 50 million students out of the physical classroom and into part- or full-time remote learning, the need for connectivity and greater bandwidth has dramatically increased. What was a homework gap has turned into an even more massive schoolwork gap, when students without internet access are completely left

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100GB per month option or a fully unlimited plan. The best part is that every district gets free wireless hotspots and access to at-cost laptops and tablets, and they have the flexibility to pick the solution that works best for their district. And it’s all still free to students. Interested school districts can sign up today at www.t-mobile.com/p10m.

“Education is the great leveler, but without internet access, kids will be left behind.

T-Mobile has a big goal – to deliver connectivity to every child who needs it across the U.S. Starting now with our historic Project 10Million commitment, we’re going to help open A LOT of doors to opportunity that might have previously been closed,” said T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert. “This issue is even more critical as the COVID-19 pandemic has completely shifted learning for many from the classroom to online. Big issues need big solutions, and that’s exactly why we’re not just launching but significantly enhancing Project 10Million and giving flexibility to educators so they can best address the unique needs of their students

with plans that offer more data. As the supercharged Un-carrier, we now have the resources and network capacity to deliver reliable connectivity to students across the U.S. — and to tackle the critical homework gap and the schoolwork gap head-on!”

As classroom learning continues to shift to online learning, the need for internet connectivity is growing. It’s a problem T-Mobile has been working on closely with schools, state governments and technology partners since the pandemic started.

The expanded reach and capacity of T-Mobile’s network plays a crucial role in the Un-carrier’s ability to make reliable connectivity truly accessible to students across the U.S. This includes those in urban centers as well as under-served areas like rural America, where 1.7 million households do not have high-speed home internet service. Future Project 10Million recipients will also benefit from T-Mobile’s expanded 5G over time with faster speeds and even broader coverage.

Project 10Million builds on T-Mobile’s — and Sprint’s — long-standing focus on education and connecting students. Prior to merging in April 2020 and before the COVID-19 pandemic, T-Mobile and Sprint had already connected nearly half a million students, and as COVID-19 started to impact

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Dr. Deitrick L. Gorman is a BoardCertified Family Practice Physician. She is also known as America’s Relaxation Doctor. Dr. Deitrick is a #1 Best Selling author, speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur. It is her passion to help people in the work setting, who find themselves stressed out, frustrated, tired, and overwhelmed, to better manage those stressors; not only to survive but to thrive! She educates that the inevitable workplace stressors can be better managed, finding yourself happier, healthier and more productive.

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But T-Mobile didn’t stop there. In response to the unique learning challenges students are experiencing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Un-carrier is expanding Project 10Million by giving school districts additional plan options with more data to best meet their students’ current needs.

T-Mobile previously committed to kick off Project 10Million once its merger with Sprint was complete, and now, as the supercharged Un-carrier, it is following through on that promise and putting its combined resources and network capacity to work. Through Project 10Million, T-Mobile is addressing the persistent homework gap experienced by more than 9 million children across the country who are unable to get online to complete at-home assignments. Project 10Million offers free wireless hotspots, up to 100GB per year of free high-speed data, and access to at-cost tablets and laptops, or the equivalent value of approximately $500 annually per student household.

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schools, the combined company stepped up its efforts. Since March 2020, T-Mobile has connected over 1.6 million students in more than 3,100 school districts across the country. This includes the company’s part in New York City’s plan to connect more than 350,000 students with iPads and data when classes resume virtually. And the Un-carrier has partnered with the California Department of Education and Apple to connect up to another 1 million students as schools across the state prepare to start the next school year virtually.

“Since the start of the pandemic, T-Mobile and Sprint have worked hand-in-hand with school districts, state governments and technology partners to bring connectivity solutions to those who need it most, connecting more than 1.6 million students in less than six months,” said Mike Katz, executive vice president of T-Mobile for Business. “During the pandemic, we’ve had countless conversations with school districts and educators. We’ve consistently heard that they need more options that fit the unique needs of their students. We have expanded Project 10Million to tap into T-Mobile’s network resources and capacity, and take our support of educators and students to a whole new level. We’re going to make a HUGE difference for millions of students!”

Project 10Million is the third and final component of the Un-carrier 1.0 5G for Good commitments that the company announced before its merger with Sprint was approved. Since the completion of the merger, the company has now launched all three commitments, which also include Connecting Heroes and T-Mobile Connect.

For more information about Project 10Million, or to sign up a school district for the program, go to t-mobile.com/p10m.

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B u i l d i n g a M O R E D I V E R S E G E N E R AT I O N Caring, understanding, and love are universal attributes that transcend every boundary and are basic requirements for keeping our pets happy and healthy. Yet participation in the very field responsible for this key task is far from universal, with African-Americans making up fewer than 3 percent of all veterinarians in the United States.

To help build a more diverse, equitable, and an inclusive new generation of medical professionals committed to caring for our animals, American Humane, the country's first national humane organization, has created the "American Humane Scholars Fund" to support students of color in their quest to become veterinarians. An inaugural grant of $40,000, sponsored by leading animal health company Zoetis, was made this week to the historic Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine. The announcement was broadcast nationwide on Monday during the American Humane Hero Dog Awards®: 10th Anniversary Celebration on Hallmark Channel.

Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine is the only veterinary medical professional program located on the campus of a historically black college or university in the United States. Tuskegee has educated more than 70 percent of the nation's AfricanAmerican veterinarians and is recognized as the most diverse of all accredited schools/ colleges of veterinary medicine in the United States.

Veterinarians play a key role at American Humane as their knowledge informs the organization's scientific standards and guidelines protecting nearly one billion animals on farms and ranches, in zoological institutions, and on film sets around the world. American Humane veterinarians are also hard at work in the field, staffing free medical clinics for pets in under-resourced areas, rescuing animals in disaster zones, and transporting shelter animals across the country.

"We couldn't do the work we do around the world without veterinarians," said Dr. Robin Ganzert, American Humane President and CEO. "We also know that becoming a veterinarian can be costly and for many aspiring students that financial hurdle may be the only thing standing in the way of their dream to help animals. That's why, as CEO of American Humane, I am proud to announce, in partnership with inaugural

can change not only lives . . . we can change the world."

"Zoetis has had a long-time commitment to supporting veterinary medical students and university diversity initiatives. Our Zoetis Veterinary Student Scholarship Program, has awarded over 3,600 scholarships totaling more than $7 million over the past 12 years," said Christine Jenkins, DVM, DACVIM, Vice President and U.S. Chief

sponsor Zoetis, that we are presenting our first American Humane Scholars Fund grant of $40,000 to the historic Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine."

"American Humane's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is rooted in nearly 150 years of progressive work that has built the humane movement in this country and around the world," said Von Scott, American Humane's Committee for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion chair. "With the help of a new generation of humane heroes such as these promising new champions for animals from Tuskegee, we

Medical Officer at Zoetis. "We are pleased to partner with American Humane to provide additional scholarship opportunities for Tuskegee veterinary medical students."

"We are very grateful to American Humane and Zoetis for partnering to support our students in the American Humane Scholars Fund. Their vision and generosity in this endeavor will support our deserving students seeking careers in veterinary medicine.

Our alumna, Dr. Christine Jenkins, has been a consistent proponent of veterinary medical education opportunities for our students in which we are appreciative as

C a m pa i g n C e l e b r at e s SheaMoi s t u r e unveils It Comes Naturally, a new brand campaign created by a powerhouse team of Black artists and multicultural creatives that conveys the essence of Black women and is an unapologetic portrayal of a shared experience of resilience and creativity. In tandem with the campaign, SheaMoisture also announces our new, unprecedented pledge to commit proceeds from products sold as an investment dedicated to helping realize the dreams of Black women entrepreneurs.

Set against both a global social justice movement and a moment of transformative cultural change, It Comes Naturally is a forward-looking celebration of Black identity.

Six Black female artists – Monica Ahanonu, Rachelle Baker, Bisa Butler, Alexis Eke, Linda Mawala, and Reyna Noriega – were commissioned to create a distinctive and stirring campaign that brings to life the stories, legacy, and heritage carried by Black women through generations. Portrayed beautifully in rich illustrations, these women are everything their ancestors envisioned, and everything the future needs – naturally.

“SheaMoisture was founded as a response to needs in our community, not only for premium products celebrating our natural

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hair, but also institutional and cultural needs,” says SheaMoisture CEO Cara Sabin. “Since day one, SheaMoisture’s mission has been to invest in, support and empower Black women. Today, we’re proud to introduce this campaign, a true labor of love and an uncompromised collaboration with other Black voices and storytellers, as we continue our mission of supporting our community through impact.”

Working behind the scenes on every aspect of the campaign was a team of content creators who brought a shared identity and experience to the collaboration, and who also carried an understanding and reverence for the brand’s muse. “This work is a manifestation of how we live our purpose out loud by investing in Black women to create something meaningful for Black women,” says Tracey Jennings, SheaMoisture’s SVP, Marketing and Creative Excellence. “We built a unique hybrid agency team by partnering with BBDO and polycultural marketing firm JOY Collective to realize our vision and lead a dynamic rockstar team of Black and multicultural writers, artists, editors, and music composers. This innovative, crossagency model has set a new best-in-class standard for representation in the beauty industry, and in the culture at large.”

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well. We at Tuskegee focus on our students being career-ready veterinarians when they complete the curriculum to pursue the many employment opportunities in the veterinary profession," said Dr. Ruby L. Perry, dean of the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine.

American Humane is the country's first national humane organization. For more information please visit www.

AmericanHumane.org, and please follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Zoetis is the leading animal health company, dedicated to supporting its customers and their businesses. Building on more than 65 years of experience in animal health, Zoetis discovers, develops, manufactures, and commercializes medicines, vaccines, and diagnostic products, which are complemented by biodevices, genetic tests, and precision livestock farming. Zoetis serves veterinarians, livestock producers, and people who raise and care for farm and companion animals with sales of its products in more than 100 countries. In 2019, the company generated annual revenue of $6.3 billion with approximately 10,600 employees. For more information, Located in Alabama as one of the state's two accredited veterinary programs, it was envisioned in 1944 by Dr. Frederick D. Patterson, founder of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), and officially established at Tuskegee in 1945. It is the only veterinary medical professional program located on the campus of a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the United States. The College's primary mission is to provide an environment that fosters a spirit of active, independent and self-directed learning, intellectual curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, ethics, and leadership; and promotes teaching, research, and service in veterinary medicine and related disciplines. For more information, visit www.tuskegee.edu/ vetmed.

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this visual story was a passion point for our team. With that came the immense privilege of creating the kind of representation that Black women, like me, want to see in our media and in business leaders in our communities. We took our dreams and made them reality,” says SVP, Senior Director Khari N. Mpagazehe of BBDO NY.

part of the brand’s long-standing Community Commerce program, through which SheaMoisture has provided community development and economic support to Black entrepreneurs and community leaders.

“Community Commerce is rooted in the belief that commerce can bring true economic independence and empowerment

“As a Black and women-owned creative firm grounded in cultural understanding, we are honored to be a part of this purpose-led work to support one of our most cherished brands, SheaMoisture. We take pride in the opportunity to showcase the brilliance of our community through beautiful artistry of Black women, by Black women,” says Kelli Richardson Lawson, CEO, JOY Collective.

to our communities,” says Simone Jordan, SheaMoisture’s Head of Community Commerce, Sundial Brands. “We are excited to begin a new chapter of our story and dedicate even more resources and support so that those in need can succeed and thrive.”

Coinciding with the campaign is SheaMoisture’s groundbreaking pledge to dedicate proceeds from every single purchase as direct investments to Black women entrepreneurs. This commitment is

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Through this purpose-driven business model and with the launch of It Comes Naturally, SheaMoisture not only inspires but puts the power to drive community investment directly in the hands of consumers that have helped SheaMoisture become the leading brand it is today.

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END NO TE S B L A C K F I L M S PA C E L a u n c h e s M E M B E R S H I P P L AT F O R M The organization levels up with a new membership plan flex, offering BIPOC content creators prime access to grants, industry resource discounts, exclusive trade workshops, mentorship and more to help advance career opportunities for Black filmmakers and diversify representation in Hollywood.

(Black PR Wire) Black filmmakers and creatives can now access resources to help them succeed in Hollywood. The nonprofit BLACK FILM SPACE (BFS) has just launched a new membership platform to advance opportunities for Black filmmakers and expand representation in front and behind the camera. The two Black Film Space membership plans offer up tiered levels of access to the collective’s platform of industry resources, discounts on tools and film festival submission rates, 75+ workshops and on-demand courses led by accredited TV/ film professionals, valued at over $2,000.

The platform also gives creatives access to the BFS filmmaker database, screenwriting

accountability group, member-only events, and its newly launched mentorship program. Members can apply for up to $3,000 in grants annually and save on BFS industry events, including technical workshops, the BFS summer mixer and screenwriters retreat.

we know firsthand that Black filmmakers can feel frustrated, marginalized and stifled, so we work to be a resource for skill enhancement and community support to help Black creatives bring a variety of Black stories to screen and thrive in their careers.”

Promotional pricing for the silver and gold member plans are $70/ year and $100/year, respectively, now through November 30th, 2020. Filmmakers and creatives of African-descent at all experience levels can submit.

Since 2015, the non-profit organization has doubled its community of 5,000 Black creatives to over 10,000 nationwide. Emerging filmmakers have benefitted from shared opportunities via the BFS Google group, Facebook community and the Black Film Space podcast. Over the years, Black Film Space’s advocacy has established partnerships with media giants like HBO, American Black Film Festival (ABFF) and Ava Duvernay's ARRAY and provided a multitude of filmmaker programs

“Since we launched Black Film Space, we’ve become more clear on the needs of our collective,” cofounder Lande Yoosuf (Privilege Unhinged, Second Generation Wedding, Love in Submission) reflects. “As filmmakers in an inclusion-challenged industry,

with Hollywood heavyweights.

Film workshops, panelists and Q&A open forums with writer and director, Shaka King (Judas and the Black Messiah); director and editor Sam Pollard (Mr. Soul, Juice, Jungle Fever, Mo Betta Blues); director Pete Chatmon (“Black-Ish,” “GrownIsh,” “The Last OG,” “Greenleaf”); writer/director Nijla Mumin (Jinn, “Insecure,” “Queen Sugar”) and others have helped to establish Black Film Space as a leading go-to resource for Black content creators.

Co-Founder Reggie Williams (The Third Rail, An Anomalous Love) adds, “Lande and I are elated to roll out this membership plan, advancing us toward our mission of helping the next generation of Black filmmakers successfully navigate the issue of diversity and representation in the TV/film industry.”

Get connected: BlackFilmSpace. com and FB/IG/Twitter @ BlackFilmSpace. For press, contact jasu@presstheory.com and visit bit. ly/BlackFilmSpace5.

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