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The NAACP has announced a new push designed to call attention to the grave risks that recent developments in Texas pose to the voting rights of all Americans and encourage elected officials to take concrete steps to prevent the spread of

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of this work will be to alert concerned Americans as to how easily the infringement of voters' rights in Texas could become a nationwide blueprint unless the United States Senate passes voting reforms. The NAACP's

needed voting reform;  evaluate the various voting rights reform measures being considered for passage at the federal level; and  track state-specific impacts that certain voting policies could have on disenfranchised communities.

"The alarming efforts in Texas to deny vulnerable communities of their right to vote must not be allowed to spread like a virus across the entire country. It is critical that our federal government uphold its Constitutional duty and enact strong, meaningful voting rights reform," said Derrick Johnson, President and CEO, NAACP. "As it has for over a hundred years, the NAACP will continue leading the fight to protect and preserve our nation's moral compass."

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voter infringement.

Led directly by NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson and NAACP Texas President Gary Bledsoe, the goal

work will:  enlist support from and highlight stories of elected officials and other policymakers who are ready to enact

Across the country, lawmakers are proposing bills that endanger everyone's voting rights, and in particular target the rights of Black and Brown communities.

For example, in Texas, restricting mail-in ballots and reducing early voting inflicts on every American's right to a fair and just voting process.

"Voting is power and voting rights need to protect all Americans, not just certain constituencies, and so we must all fight

together to ensure a set of rules that gives equal power to all communities," said Gary Bledsoe, President of the Texas NAACP. "Elected officials from all backgrounds and at all levels of government must sound the alarm on these injustices rather than enabling them to become laws of the land."  ABOUT THE NAACP Founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation. We have over 2,200 units and branches across the nation, along with well over 2M activists.

Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.

NOTE: The Legal Defense Fund – also referred to as the NAACP-LDF was founded in 1940 as a part of the NAACP, but separated in 1957 to become a completely separate entity.

It is recognized as the nation's first civil and human rights law organization and shares our commitment to equal rights.

NEW LEADERSHIP Impacts Black Children It’s a New Day at NBCDI! In support of its 50th Anniversary’s #50Forward strategy, the National Black Child Development Institute, Inc. (NBCDI) today announced Dr. Leah Austin as its new President & CEO. After a national search, Dr. Austin will join NBCDI on August 2. Dr. Austin’s two-plus decades of experience in education, philanthropy and social justice advocacy will guide the implementation of the #50Forward initiative – NBCDI’s strategic platform created to build momentum and chart the course for the next 50 years of impact on the lives of Black children and families.

“The dynamics of life have changed drastically in one year as a result of the pandemic, and our Black communities -especially our children -- have experienced cumulative trauma, loss of loved ones, hunger and social isolation from quarantine and virtual learning,” said Board Chairman T. Anthony Waller. “As we support our communities’ recovery, Leah is a heavy-hitter in education and policy who will lead the fight to change outdated systems that perpetuate disadvantages.”

No stranger to NBCDI, Leah served as an intern under NBCDI’s founder Ms. Evelyn Moore, and as one of its Policy Fellows. Most recently, she worked at The Schott Foundation for Public Education, supporting education justice organizing, and has also worked at the United Way of Greater Atlanta and the Annie E. Casey Foundation, among other organizations and educational institutions. Dr. Austin’s immediate focus will be to align NBCDI’s strategic vision against the unique needs of Black families today; and to expand and deepen the organization’s influence and footprint.

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“NBCDI’s mission ‘to improve and advance the quality of life for Black children and families through education and advocacy’ is as relevant today as it was in 1970 when the organization was established,” said Dr. Austin. “I’m honored and excited about this very timely opportunity to shape how this great organization serves our communities in this new day.”

During 2021, NBCDI is celebrating its 50th anniversary, which was delayed due to the pandemic. A new cohort of NBCDI Policy Fellows, revamped programs, and a stronger brand presence are key initiatives underway at the organization. To learn more about NBCDI, donate, or become an affiliate, visit www.NBCDI.org or @NBCDI on social media.

 ABOUT THE NATIONAL BLACK CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE, INC. Established in 1970, the National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) is a national nonprofit organization with a mission “to improve and advance the quality of life for Black children and families through education and advocacy.”

With our National Affiliate Network, we develop and deliver strengths-based, culturally relevant, evidence-based, and trauma-informed curricula and programs focused on health and wellness, family engagement, and early literacy. We also support increased access to effective education by providing professional development scholarships to early childhood educators. NBCDI, our National Affiliate Network, and our members advocate for and inform education policies at the federal, state, and local levels to support equitable systems for Black children and families across the country.

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JESSE OWENS, a black athlete from the United States, was the star of the 1936 Olympic Games.

today. The 2020 Olympics, played in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been even more remarkable and triumphant with the determination to perform without a crowd - a first in the history of the Olympics.

WILMA RUDOLPH was an American sprinter, who became a world-recordholding Olympic champion and international sports icon in track and field following her successes in the 1956 and 1960 Olympic Games.

USAIN BOLT, is a Jamaican retired sprinter, widely considered to be the greatest sprinter of all time. He is a world record holder in the 100 meters, 200 meters and 4 × 100 meters relay.

An eight-time Olympic gold medalist,

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Bolt is the only sprinter to win Olympic 100m and 200m titles at three consecutive Olympics (2008, 2012 and 2016).

As the 2020 Olympics continues, we stand in awe of determination from these talented athletes who have exceptional stories to tell of how they beat the odds to get to where they are

Yet, as we all know, these athletes have and will continue to rise above it all, and shine. We salute you all and thank you for your commitment to this nation.

Entrepreneurship can be a tough road, but with passion and perseverance, it can lead you on a successful journey.

Former President Barack Obama once said “If you’re walking down the right path and you’re willing to keep walking,

MINORITY LEADER ABRAHAMS Announces Launch Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D – Freeport) and his colleagues in the Minority Caucus are pleased to report that the opening phases of the Nassau and Suffolk County Disparity Study they advocated for are underway.

The study will assess levels of minority and woman-owned (MWBE) and servicedisabled veteran-owned business enterprise (SDVOB) participation in County contracting and evaluate the effectiveness of policies to ensure equal access and robust participation.

Contractual services for the approved 2021 budget consist of approximately $272 million in County spending.

Contractor Mason Tillman Associates held two virtual business community meetings on Tuesday, June 29 to discuss the methodology of the study.

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Minority Leader Abrahams and his colleagues in the caucus have been pushing for this disparity study since its inclusion in the County’s 2016 capital plan and gained funding for the Nassau portion of the study in the spring of 2019. A report is expected in by the first quarter of 2022.

“As a matter of fairness and equity, it is essential for our more than quarterbillion dollar procurement process to more accurately reflect the diversity that makes Nassau County and its business community so vibrant,” Minority Leader Abrahams said. “By embarking upon this study, Nassau County has taken an important step toward ensuring that minority, woman-owned, and disabled veteran-owned business enterprises are competing for contracts a level playing field.”

B L A C K C A U C U S A N N O U N C E 2 0 2 1 L I T E R A RY AWA R D S

The Black Caucus of the American Library Association, Inc. (BCALA) and BiblioLabs announce the winners of the 2021 Book Award.

Following the model of the current BCALA Literary Awards, the award honors the best books/ EBooks in fiction and poetry by an African American author in the

U.S. This is the sixth time BCALA and BiblioLabs have given this innovative award. The recipients will receive their awards during the National Conference of African American Librarians in 2021.  FIC T I O N The fiction category winner

is Beyond Bourbon Street by Nikesha Elise Williams (NEW Reads Publications).

Williams tells a story about a husband and wife Bombei and Graigh living down in New Orleans.

She eloquently reveals their struggles with life and marriage years after the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Pregnant and battling with some familial traumas, Graigh can’t seem to let go of what is weighing her down and preventing her from being fulfilled.

Nikesha is a two-time Emmy Award winning producer. She produces and hosts the podcast, Black & Published, and works full time as a writer and writing coach. She lives in Jacksonville, Florida with her family.  P O E T RY The poetry category winner is Living, Loving, Letting Go (Namhar Publishing) by Rahman Johnson.

The beautiful poems highlight the

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different paths in life that one may face. Johnson inspirationally reveals moments of his life journey of selfreflection through the language of poetry. His amazing tributes to cherished loved ones provides a loving insight to readers who seek love, healing and life happiness.

Rahman Johnson currently serves as a professor of Journalism and Communications at Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, FL. Members of the BCALA EBook Literary Awards Jury are: Tiffany A. Duck (Chair), Suffolk Public Library; Dana Evans, Hampton University; Annie Payton, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University; Stacy Williams, University of Southern California; Stacy Brooks, Detroit Public Library, Eddie Hughes, Southern University; Brenda Spencer Robertson, University of North Texas at Dallas Student Center.

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COMMENTARY

how will we close t he ac hievement…?

While student suspensions have decreased slightly in recent years, there still are too many kids losing valuable school days, especially students of color who are suspended at much higher rates. 1. Studies show that students in schools with higher suspension rates experience negative short- and long-term impacts on their education and

2. With the instructional loss students have suffered due to COVID-19, educators should make suspension a last resort when disciplining students.

“It’s time to stop treating symptoms of trauma as disciplinary cases,” said Caprice Young, national superintendent serving Learn4Life, a network of 80+ charter high schools that

2019-20 school year. Even though the Learn4Life student population mostly comprises at-risk youths, only 49 out of 29,0524 were suspended in the same school year.

are more likely to be arrested and incarcerated as adults.

focuses on at-risk students and former dropouts. “We have a very low suspension rate of just 0.2 percent in our California schools for the 2019-20 school year.

Compare that with the suspension rate of 2.5 percent reported by California schools, and 4.2 percent

by Dashboard Alternative School Status (DASS) schools that serve high-risk students.”

justice discipline approach, which fosters belonging over exclusion, social engagement over control and meaningful accountability over punishment. Our staff teaches students life skills like conflict resolution, anger control and resiliency.”

A recent report by the UCLA Civil Rights Project raises the question of how we will close the achievement gap if we don’t close the discipline gap. Black students lost 103 days per 100 students enrolled, compared to only 21 days their white peers lost due to out-of-school suspensions. In addition, test scores for Black and Latino students in California are not improving at the same rates as for white students.

While the percentages sound small, Young said other schools in the state enforced 233,7533 suspensions during the

“Instead of suspending students, let’s work to understand their challenges,” Young said. “We see behavior problems as cries for help and handle them with a restorative

Learn4Life incorporates restorative justice which based on respect, responsibility, relationshipbuilding and relationship-repairing.

The schools use mediation and consensus rather than punishment, allowing students to

take responsibility for their actions, understand the consequences and have an opportunity to redeem themselves.

For more information about Learn4Life and its education model that includes personalized learning, one-on-one attention, a trauma-informed approach and wraparound services, visit www.

Learn4Life.org.

Learn4Life is a network of nonprofit public schools that provides students personalized learning, career training and life skills. Each school is locally controlled, tuition free and gives students the flexibility and oneon-one attention they need to succeed. Serving more than 47,000 students – including fulltime and intersession students – we help them prepare for a future beyond high school. For more information, please visit www. learn4life.org.

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ENTER TAINMENT S TA R Z C E L E B R AT E S B L A C K W O M E N , F R I E N D S H I P “RUN THE WORLD”

STARZ released the official trailer and key art for its new comedy series “Run the World,” created by Leigh Davenport (The Perfect Find, “Wendy Williams: The Hot Topic,” BET’s “Boomerang”) who will executive produce alongside showrunner Yvette Lee Bowser (“Living Single,” “black-ish,” Lionsgate’s “Dear White People”).

about enviable friendship and not only surviving – but thriving together.

The series, which exemplifies

(“NCIS: Los Angeles”) as “Ella,” an audacious romantic, who is figuring out what she truly wants both personally and professionally; Bresha

The new Starz Original Series will premiere worldwide on Sunday, May 16 across all Starz platforms including at 8:30PM ET/PT on Starz in the U.S. and Canada, and will air day and date internationally on the Starzplay premium streaming platform across its complete footprint in Europe, Latin America and Japan.

Set in Harlem, “Run the World” follows a group of smart, funny, and vibrant thirty-something Black women – fiercely loyal best friends – who live, work and play in Harlem. As they strive for world domination, they each navigate career highs and lows, hookups and heartbreaks that causes them to re-evaluate who they are and where they are going. At its core, it’s an authentic and unapologetic show

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to reevaluate both her career and personal priorities.

“Run the World” also stars the previously announced cast of Stephen Bishop (Moneyball, “Imposters”) as “Matthew,” Tosin Morohunfola (“Black Lightning”) as “Ola,” Erika Alexander (“Living Single”) as “Barb,” Nick Sagar (“Queen of the South”) as “Anderson,” Jay Walker (“Grey’s Anatomy”) as “Jason,” and guest star Tonya Pinkins as “Gwynn” (“All My Children”).

The series is produced by Lionsgate Television.

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Starz #TakeTheLead commitment, stars Amber Stevens West (“The Carmichael Show”) as “Whitney,” a perfectionist who almost always plays by the rules; Andrea Bordeaux

Webb (“Marlon”) as “Renee,” the vivacious, soon-to-be-divorced diva with a seemingly thriving career; and Corbin Reid (“Valor”) as “Sondi,” an erudite professional who begins

Starz recently launched its #TakeTheLead initiative, the company’s comprehensive effort to deepen its existing commitment to narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. The network released an inclusion study in partnership with UCLA’s Center for Scholars & Storytellers, which revealed that Starz leads the industry with 63.2 percent series leads who are people of color, 54.6% female showrunners and a 75 percent female executive team.

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BOOK RE VIE WS N AT I O N AL B O O K LOV E R S DAY August 9th is National Book Lovers Day — a day to cherish, honor, and embrace the escape that comes from our favorite books. And what better way to celebrate the day than to dive into some new reads? “ L i f e a n d Ot h e r “ H i atal H e r n i a “The Soul of “ T r ut h , L i e s & S h o rtc o m i n g s ” P u r p o s e ” by Sy n d r o m e : Al z h e i m e r ’ s : by C o r i e A dj m i Jaya Jaya My r a M a n y Sy m pto m s , It ’ s S ec r et O n e Caus e ” by Fac e s ” by L i sa D r . Vi k k i & R i c k S k i n n e r P et e r s e n

Former immunologist turned bestselling author, TEDx Speaker and mind-body wellness expert, Jaya Jaya Myra, wrote “The Soul of Purpose” to help readers look at the connections between purpose, spirituality and health. After using a mindbody approach to completely heal from fibromyalgia that allopathic medicine could not cure, Myra wrote “The Soul of Purpose” to help others navigate the complicated bridge between spirituality, purpose and health, and to help create more just and sustainable societies.

According to Jaya Jaya Myra, personal wellbeing is foundational to societal wellbeing. The WELL Method outlined in the book creates a personal wellness blueprint and also inclusive societies that promote tolerance, anti-racism, gender equality and social justice.

This book and her overall body of work supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in health and wellness (Goal #3), gender equality and equality for all people (Goals #5 and #10) and partnerships to reach these goals (Goal #17).

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Corie Adjmi, award-winning author and women’s empowerment advocate, harnesses the power and relatability of storytelling to help empower women in all areas of life in her multi-awardwinning book, “Life and Other Shortcomings.”

“Life and Other Shortcomings” recently took the gold in the 2021 Independent Book Publishers Association’s Ben Franklin Award in Cover Design in the small format, fiction category and is also a 2021 International Books Award Winner in the Fiction: Short Story category.

Corie Adjmi and “Life and Other Shortcomings” are the recipients of multiple awards, including: 2020 American Fiction Award Winner; 2020 Best Books Winning-Finalist; 2021 IBPA: Ben Franklin Award Winner; and 2021 International Books Award Winner.

This book illustrates the stories of 12 women, all on a different path in life, with one common overarching theme: the beauty, honesty and compelling nature of the female experience and what it means to be a woman.

Through each character’s intimate journey, specific truths are revealed about what it means to be a woman— in a relationship with another person, in a particular culture and era—and how these conditions ultimately affect her relationship with herself. The stories as a whole depict patriarchy, showing what still might be, but certainly what was, for some women in this country before the #MeToo movement.

Dr. Vikki Petersen, certified clinical nutritionist, chiropractor, and certified functional medicine practitioner shares how symptoms, like the ones mentioned above, are actually from a quite common culprit…

Hiatal hernias. In her newly released book, “Hiatal Hernia Syndrome: Many Symptoms, One Cause,” Dr. Vikki Petersen dissects the root causes, symptoms and treatments for Hiatal hernias and Hiatal Hernia Syndrome.

Dr. Vikki dives into the hard and truthful conversations that we need to have when it comes to taking care of our bodies.

Not one treatment will work for everyone and not everyone wants to go down the long road that is hopping from one traditional medicine to the other. This book is designed to inform its reader on how to take back control of their body, and to also increase awareness in the field of nutrition and Functional Medicine.

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Lisa Skinner, behavioral expert in the field of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, navigates the heartbreaking challenges of having a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias in her recently revised book, “Truth, Lies and Alzheimer’s: It’s Secret Faces.”

Skinner’s original thinking and counter-intuitive solutions provide family members, spouses, children, caregivers, and others with the tools they need to effectively manage the symptoms of brain disease.

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BUSINE S S P OW E R F U L “ S H A R PTO N ” A D P R O M OT E S D I V E R S I T Y Citizens for a Pro-Business Delaware (CPBD) released a new TV advertisement featuring legendary Civil Rights Activist Rev. Al Sharpton demanding diverse courts to deliver justice for Delaware’s communities of color. Sharpton contrasts President Joe Biden’s commitment to appointing people of color to the federal judiciary with the failure of Delaware’s leaders, including Governor John Carney, to prioritize diversity.

Said Reverend Al Sharpton, “We’ve been fighting for years to put Black people on Delaware’s courts, but the Chancery Court is still all white. I commend President Biden for putting court diversity front and center on the national stage, but his home state of Delaware continues to lag behind and its leaders - including its judicial diversity task force - have repeatedly refused to meet with me. I’m proud to lend my voice to this crucial fight and activate Delaware residents to demand that their leaders act now to put Black people on the state’s top courts.”

CPBD has placed an initial threeweek, $550,000+ TV advertising buy to run the ad on broadcast and cable television throughout Delaware and in Washington, D.C.. Additional ad buys will follow.

The ad will complement $50,000+

print, digital, and social media buys targeting Delawareans to build awareness of the issue, and urge the state’s residents to make their voices heard by demanding Governor Carney prioritize judicial diversity. CPBD has

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already executed public awareness and door-knocking campaigns that have recruited thousands of Delaware residents to email their elected officials to appoint people of color to the courts.

Said Citizens for a Pro-Business

Delaware Campaign Manager Chris Coffey, “Reverend Al Sharpton is a towering figure in the American civil rights movement. It’s an outrage that

Delaware’s leaders have failed to meet with him and local activists like Pastor Blaine Hackett to hear their insights on making Delaware’s courts work for communities of color, while President Biden has repeatedly met with Sharpton and taken tangible steps to diversify the federal courts.

“We’re proud to amplify Reverend Sharpton’s voice as we continue this fight - and it is a fight. We have witnessed thousands of Delaware residents respond to our calls for action and demand real change - but the lack of concrete action from Delaware’s

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leaders has been disheartening. We won’t stop until Delaware’s leaders heed the calls of the thousands of Delawareans who are demanding diverse courts now.”

CPBD will once again offer a platform for Delaware residents to urge Governor Carney to commit to diversifying Delaware’s courts.

The full script of the ad, voiced by Reverend Sharpton, is below: Look closely. Does anything jump out?

We’ve been fighting for years - in the streets, in our communities - to put Black people on Delaware’s courts.

But the Chancery Court is still all white.

When I talked to President Biden, he told me he would put court diversity front and center on the national stage and he has.

But in Biden’s home state of Delaware, leaders talk about diversity, while nothing actually changes.

I've offered to meet with the government, and state leaders, over and over with no success.

Even the state’s judicial diversity taskforce refuses to meet with me.

Because in Delaware, who you know still matters more than what you bring to the table.

So I’m bringing my message to you, the people: no more talking, we need action. We need diverse courts now.

ENTREPRENEUR RELEASES AUTOBIOGRAPHY – EDITION II KIMBERLY MICHELLE CLOUD is a name that you don't ever want to forget.

Despite challenges and obstacles, she has faced, Cloud makes sure to uplift others on her way to the top of the industry.

Kimberly Cloud is an entrepreneur, author, businesswoman and mother of three with exceptional determination, will power, and perseverance. Born into poverty, Kimberly had to find her own way to success. Her business-orientated mindset is what set her on the right path. Her journey was not the easiest, but she continues to push forward every day, creating new ideas and encouraging others with her story.

An entrepreneur at heart, Mrs. Cloud is most proud of an invention that she has in the works. The idea for this invention stuck her while watching Shark Tank.

Although the details of the product have not been revealed as of yet, she has procured enough capital to move forward with its production. Ms. Cloud also has a second autobiography in the making – which she plans to release on her 40th birthday.

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Life of a Cloud: A Short Story by Kimberly Cloud, is Kimberly Cloud’s autobiography. She recounts the barriers she has faced in her life including an impoverished upbringing, her battle with addiction, and her fight

to stay positive. Life of a Cloud: A Short Story by Kimberly Cloud is a must read for those who feel they have lost their way and are looking for inspiration.

Kimberly Cloud has been featured in over thirty magazines including Kivo Daily, Disrupt and Fortune Magazine to name a few. You can also find Kimberly Cloud for the third time on the Public Podcast Business Network. Kimberly is also an Executive Contributor for Brainz Magazine, where you can find more of her written works. As Kimberly continues in to make a name for herself, she wants help others along the way.

Kimberly wants to create sustainable, profitable jobs for otherwise low-income individuals.

BUSINESS PROFILE: MAHISHA DELLINGER Mahisha Dellinger, Founder and CEO of Curls Beaty Brands embodies the spirit of the American Dream. Born in Sacramento, California to a single mother, Mahisha had the odds stacked against her. Despite her obstacles Mahisha never waivered in her goals.

After receiving her degree in Business Administration and Marketing Mahisha started her career as a Marketing Manger at Intel Corporation. It was at Intel where she decided to take control of her life and pursue of her passion of creating eco-friendly products for natural, curly hair.

Mahisha Launched CURLS Beauty Brand in 2002, putting her ahead of the curve and

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at the forefront of the recent natural hair revival – which peaked around 2013. Her entry into mass retailers was due to demand, that she single-handedly built herself.

Today you can find CURLS natural hair care collection in retail stores across the nation and internationally.

Mahisha does not keep all her marketing secrets to herself, but uses her knowledge and experience to uplift and educate Black women everywhere. Mahisha offers training through her business conferences "Black Girls Making Millions” and informs women business owners through her show “Mind your Business with Mahisha Dellinger” on the OWN Network.

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AR T S & MEDIA WARNER BROTHER'S "THE SUICIDE SQUAD" DEBUTS From writer/director James Gunn comes Warner Bros. Pictures' superhero action adventure "The Suicide Squad," featuring a collection of the most degenerate delinquents in the DC lineup.

Welcome to hell-a.k.a. Belle Reve, the prison with the highest mortality rate in the US of A. Where the worst Super-Villains are kept and where they will do anything to get out-even join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X. Today's do-or-die assignment?

Assemble a collection of cons, including Bloodsport, Peacemaker, Captain Boomerang, Ratcatcher 2, Savant, King Shark, Blackguard, Javelin and everyone's favorite psycho, Harley Quinn. Then arm them heavily and drop them (literally) on the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese.

Trekking through a jungle teeming with militant adversaries and guerrilla forces at every turn, the Squad is on a search-and-destroy mission with only Colonel Rick Flag on the ground to make them behave...and Amanda Waller's government techies in their ears, tracking their every movement.

And as always, one wrong move and they're dead (whether at the hands of their opponents, a teammate, or Waller herself). If anyone's laying down bets, the smart money is against them-all of them.

The film stars Margot Robbie ("Birds of Prey," "Bombshell"), Idris Elba ("Avengers: Infinity War"), John Cena (upcoming HBO Max series "Peacemaker," "Bumblebee"), Joel Kinnaman ("Suicide Squad"), Jai Courtney (the "Divergent" franchise), Peter Capaldi ("World War Z," BBC's "Doctor Who" ), David Dastmalchian (upcoming "Dune," "Ant-Man and the Wasp"), Daniela Melchior ("Parque Mayer"), Michael Rooker (the "Guardians of the Galaxy" films), Alice Braga ("Elysium"), Pete Davidson ("The King of Staten Island," TV's "Saturday Night Live"), Joaquín Cosio ("Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," TV's "Narcos: Mexico"), Juan Diego Botto ("The Europeans"), Storm Reid ("The Invisible Man," "A Wrinkle in Time", "Euphoria"), Nathan Fillion ("Guardians of the Galaxy," TV's "The Rookie"), Steve Agee ("Brightburn," "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2"), Sean Gunn (the "Guardians of the Galaxy" films, the "Avengers" films), Mayling Ng ("Wonder Woman"), Flula Borg ("Ralph Breaks the Internet"), Jennifer Holland ("Brightburn," upcoming HBO Max series "Peacemaker") and Tinashe Kajese (TV's "Valor," "The Inspectors"), with Sylvester Stallone (the "Rocky," "Rambo" and "Expendables" franchises), and Viola Davis ("Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," "Suicide Squad").

NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM Celebrates 30-YEAR MILESTONE Thirty years ago, the National Civil Rights Museum became the first museum of its kind to chronicle the American civil rights history in America when it opened to the public July 4, 1991.

The museum will celebrate the landmark year with a special Freedom Award event, a community celebration and an exhibition in which the public can participate. The 30th anniversary occasion continues the tradition of telling the story of everyday people who helped to make this nation great and highlights those whose stories are intertwined with the museum’s existence.

This year marks the 30th celebration of the Freedom Award, a ceremony that honors individuals who have made significant contributions to civil and human rights in America and abroad.

The Freedom Award is on October 14 and will feature a hybrid format with the live show and audience on site and virtual attendees engaging globally.

Since 1991 the museum has honored 96 individuals or organizations. Due to the pandemic, last year’s virtual Freedom Award was the first time the museum did not present honorees. This year’s honorees will be announced in the coming weeks.

On September 25, the museum will host its 30th Anniversary Community

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Celebration as way to recommit and again thank the community. In the 1980s, it was a community of people that birthed the idea of a museum through a fundraising campaign launched by the Lorraine Civil Rights Foundation (formerly the Martin Luther King Memorial Foundation).

The museum would not exist without the support of Memphians who fought to save the Lorraine Motel and turned the sacred place into a world renown museum. To make this celebration even more special, admission is free on September 25, thanks to FedEx. The museum has seen tremendous growth since 1991 with key milestones in its institutional history. In 2002 it acquired the infamous boarding house to expand its exhibitions including the state’s prosecutorial evidence against James Earl Ray who was convicted as King’s assassin. The National Civil Rights Museum completed a $28 million renovation of its Lorraine exhibits in 2014 with interactives and enhancements that create a more powerful, transformative experience to immerse its visitors. In 2008 and 2018, the museum hosted thousands of visitors for the 40th and 50th anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination during which it was the epicenter for the global commemoration. Through its programs and events, it continues

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to position King’s perpetual question, “Where do we go from here?”

Today, the museum’s exhibitions include stories of not only famous civil rights heroes, but it also highlights the everyday men, women and children who made the Movement possible.

The museum invites the public to share their stories connected to the museum’s transformation from a site of tragedy to one of triumph, through all its growth periods as a site of conscience and a safe space for difficult dialogue.

Through this year, the museum will share a social media campaign on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and

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Twitter for visitors, leaders, former employees and stakeholders to submit photos or video posts with their favorite museum memory using the hashtag #MyNCRMStory. Submissions are also accepted at the museum’s website.

The museum will also highlight its transformations in a 30th Anniversary exhibition opening this fall. The public is invited to donate or loan photos, artifacts, news clippings, documents, textiles or other items that feature key people and events in the museum’s life.

The museum’s collection department is accepting donation inquiries via its website until August 15.

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The Tribeca Film Institute (TFI) has announced the launch of STAR, the Storefront Arts Recovery Initiative – which will foster a collaboration between property owners and artists to allow storefronts left vacant due to the pandemic to transform through art activations.

Building on New York’s continued economic recovery, TFI’s STAR initiative is partnering with local artists, property owners, and neighborhood stakeholders to activate vacant storefronts and repurpose them to showcase the resiliency of the city’s cultural and artistic communities. This unique initiative will highlight New York City’s creative community, and positions local artists as key partners in the city’s rebuilding, while communities and businesses will benefit from increased foot traffic and economic activity because of STAR’s activations.

together, brought the festival directly to neighborhoods across all five boroughs and to some of New York City’s most iconic open-air venues.

The Tribeca was the first in-person arts festival to bring back live entertainment and proudly welcomed over 100,000-plus attendees.

STAR was born after civic leaders Jane Rosenthal, Jamie Rubin, Scott Rechler, and Carl Weisbrod

vacant storefronts with its wide range of exciting, diverse neighborhoods provides a wonderful opportunity to show off the city’s rich cultural talent to residents and visitors alike,” said Carl Weisbrod, senior advisor at HR&A Advisors. “Pairing available real estate with the arts to create an outdoor museum will accelerate New York’s economic recovery.”

“We are very pleased to partner with

42nd Street near New 42 Studios, where Bannecker is an artist-inresidence. Bannecker is known for his use of vivid colors, patterns, and textures. From bubbly characters to sophisticated landscapes, his work is ever evolving and manages to imbue scenes with emotive power. His work has been recognized by American Illustration, Luerzers Archive, and Communication Arts. New 42 has

Founded twenty years ago to spur the economic and cultural revitalization of lower Manhattan following the attacks on the World Trade Center, TFI has created opportunities to champion emerging storytellers, filmmakers and creators. With strong roots in independent film, the Institute and Festival have been a platform for creative expression, discovering diverse voices and curating innovative experiences with new technology and ideas through labs, mentorship, filmmaker development programs, premieres, exhibitions, immersive entertainment, talks, and live performances.

After the onset COVID pandemic, TFI was temporarily placed on pause.

But now, as the city continues to reemerge from 2020, this is the perfect time for TFI to resume its original mission and once again inspire community rebirth through creative and artistic endeavors.

“TFI’s mission since its early days has been to revitalize communities through the arts. Whether through the Tribeca Festival, or our STAR program, which we are thrilled to announce today, TFI remains steadfast in celebrating the arts while bringing people and communities together, especially during the most challenging times,” said Jane Rosenthal, co-founder and CEO of Tribeca Enterprises, Tribeca Festival and co-chair of Tribeca Film Institute along with Robert De Niro and Scott Rechler.

This new initiative also follows the recent Tribeca Festival which celebrated its 20th anniversary by organizing 250-plus dynamic events and the free borough to borough screening series which

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came together with the mission of rebuilding New York’s communities in a similar fashion to the revitalization of Lower Manhattan following the attacks of September 11, 2001.

“As we begin to rebuild New York City’s economy, we need to come up with creative solutions that enliven our neighborhoods in the shortterm as we plan for the long-term,” said STAR founder Jamie Rubin.

“Offering vacant storefronts as a blank canvas for New York City artists will showcase our homegrown talent, while spurring economic activity in New York’s struggling neighborhoods.

The Tribeca Film Festival proved that showcasing independent artists could help rebuild and revitalize Lower Manhattan after 9/11, and I wanted to replicate and expand on that mission citywide as we recover from covid-19.”

“Matching New York City’s deep and diverse pool of artists in temporarily

TFI and the STAR program to provide a showcase for the city’s talented artists,” said Ehud Kupperman, head of New York City Retail at Madison International Realty.

“Madison International Realty has a strong tradition of supporting the arts at our properties. We believe the link between the real estate community and the arts is vital to New York City and the Times Square neighborhood.”

STAR is launching with four pilot projects in partnership with Times Square Arts, the public art program of the Times Square Alliance. The initial projects on display as part of STAR’s launch include: “The Gang’s All Here” by Andrew Bannecker, creates a fantastical atmosphere filled with colorful creatures from all walks of imaginary life. Each line and cosmic being of this playful visual brings a curious joy to 42nd Street.

His work can be found at 225 West

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generously offered this space for Bannecker’s activation.

“At A-Z of Times Square” by Frances Smith at 234 West 42nd Street, is an alphabet-themed artwork featuring iconic symbols representing New York City and Times Square. In celebration of the many classic experiences that make this city great, this artwork is designed to engage all generations of New Yorkers and the visiting tourist alike. Frances Smith is an Afro-Latinx illustrator based in New York City with a background in art direction, and design. Her bold use of colors and design aim to tell stories, amplify social justice issues and highlight underrepresented communities.

Her artwork has been featured across the city through Art on Link and nationwide through editorial publications. Madison International Realty has generously sponsored the space for this activation.

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Real Talk, Real Change returns with a candid discussion, in episode three, on the racial disparities in our education system, and more importantly, what can be done to rebuild it.

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