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N AT ION AL SUPREME COURT RULING ENDS MOST ABORTIONS IN TEXAS By PLANNED PARENTHOOD

High court denies plaintiffs’ request for emergency relief; Plaintiffs will continue to fight to block the law.

The U.S Supreme Court denied an emergency request to block Texas’

weeks into pregnancy—before many people even know they’re pregnant.

Approximately 85 to 90 percent of people who obtain abortions in Texas are at least six weeks into pregnancy, meaning this law will decimate abortion access in the state.

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radical new abortion ban (S.B. 8), which took effect yesterday, September 1, and forced almost all abortion in Texas to come to an abrupt stop. This ruling allows the law to remain in effect. The case will now proceed before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

The law bans abortion as early as six

The law includes a bounty-hunting scheme, encouraging private individuals to sue anyone in Texas who violates the law. A reward of at least $10,000 will be given to anyone who successfully sues a doctor, health center worker, or any person who helps someone obtain an abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.

Lawsuits may be filed against a broad

range of people, including abortion funds providing financial assistance to patients, health center staff, and even a member of the clergy who assists an abortion patient.

Quotes from plaintiffs and litigators:  Alexis McGill Johnson, President and CEO, Planned Parenthood Federation of America: “The Supreme Court has ignored 50 years of precedent and set back the hands of time, essentially allowing Texas to be a pre-Roe state. This is a travesty for the nearly 7 million women of reproductive age, and everyone who supports access to safe, legal abortion.

The impact of this heinous abortion ban cannot be understated, overwhelmingly harming Black and Latinx people, people with low incomes, and people in rural areas, who already face immense barriers to health care access. This is the loudest alarm yet that abortion rights are in grave danger, in Texas and across the country. Planned Parenthood and its supporters are listening, and we will continue fighting for patients, their providers, and their loved ones.”  Amy Hagstrom Miller, President and CEO of Whole Woman’s Health and Whole Woman’s Health Alliance: “We are devastated by today’s ruling.

Our patients are scared and confused

and desperately trying to figure out what they can do to get an abortion. We don’t know what will happen next. Our staff and providers are so afraid. We are complying with the ban, and our four Texas clinics are still open. But let me ask you: Is this how you want someone you know and love to experience abortion? Please join us to fight back.

Texans deserve better.”  Nancy Northup, President and CEO of the Center for Reproductive Rights: “We are devastated that the Supreme Court has refused to block a law that blatantly violates Roe v. Wade. Right now, people seeking abortion across Texas are panicking--they have no idea where or when they will be able to get an abortion, if ever. Texas politicians have succeeded for the moment in making a mockery of the rule of law, upending abortion care in Texas, and forcing patients to leave the state – if they have the means – to get constitutionally protected healthcare.

This should send chills down the spine of everyone in this country who cares about the constitution. We will keep fighting this ban until abortion access is restored in Texas.”  Adriana Piñon, Policy Counsel and Senior Staff Attorney at the ACLU of

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‘STORIES FROM THE STAGE’ REFLECTS ON 9-11 As the nation prepares to observe the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Stories from the Stage, the award-winning series from World Channel, returns for its fifth season with a special: Changed Forever 9/11.

Featuring three storytellers recounting true-life events related to the aftermath of September 11, the episode debuts on Monday, September 6, at 9:30 p.m. ET on WORLD Channel and worldchannel.org.

Hosted by Wes Hazard and Theresa Okokon, Stories from the Stage has amassed critical acclaim and fan devotion over the course of five seasons.

Showcasing ordinary people sharing extraordinary stories with a unifying theme, the series spotlights diverse tellers who each share moments — from the everyday to the life-altering — that remind audiences of our shared humanity.

The season premiere, Changed Forever 9/11, offers three storytellers who reveal how 9/11 changed their lives and the world itself. Former awardwinning newsman for The Washington Post and The Boston Globe David Filipov recounts how, weeks after losing his father during the 9/11 attacks, he found himself reporting from Afghanistan struggling to cope with his own loss and the devastation around him. As he bonds with the people he meets through shared grief, a Pop-

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Tart offers solace and a connection to childhood memories. For Bates College psychology professor Michael Sargent, a flight taken just days after the tragedy of 9/11 forces him to confront his own prejudices. Therapist Jude Treder-Wolff details how she reclaimed her own sense of hope and wonder following 10 years of aiding 9/11 survivors, first responders and the bereaved.

Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever podcasts are found.

The new fifth season of Stories from the Stage continues in October with 26 additional episodes. On October

and the impact of sports will continue through November and return at the start of the new year.

Viewers can check worldchannel.org for the season schedule and to watch

“September 11 was a day that changed our nation and the entire world, a tragedy that, despite the horror, also helped unify our country with a sense of shared mourning and a determination to build a better future,” said Liz Cheng, General Manager for GBH and WORLD Channel and Co-Executive Producer of Stories from the Stage. “Now as the world is in the midst of another troubled time, we are grateful that our storytellers can help audiences pause to reflect on the day and show resilience despite the many challenges.”

Audiences can also experience Changed Forever 9/11 in podcast format when it drops as part of Stories from the Stage: The Podcast on September 8.

Hosted by Co-Creators and Co-Executive Producers Cheng and Patricia Alvarado Núñez, Stories from the Stage: The Podcast brings the great stories of the TV series to podcast listeners with updates on tellers, interviews and more. The podcast can be heard on the WORLD Channel website, Apple

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18, Newsworthy presents the behindthe-headlines stories of the people who bring us the news. On October 25, Resilience, produced in collaboration with Houston Public Media, features three Houston-based tellers sharing tales of difficult obstacles that helped them learn to bend, not break. Episodes exploring topics such as military life

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earlier seasons of the series. They can also view full episodes, individual stories and digital content on WORLD’s social platforms on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and the PBS App. Stories from the Stage is presented

by Boston-based WORLD Channel in collaboration with GBH and in partnership with Tell & Act.

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NEWS L e g i s l at o r K E VA N M . A B R A H A M S , U N I O N D A L E C O M M U N I T Y L E A D E R S C e l e b r at e D e d i c at i o n of ‘ C ata n e s e W ay ’ in U n i o n d a l e Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) and Uniondale community leaders have ceremonially renamed a portion of Uniondale Avenue between Nassau Road and Jerusalem Avenue as “Catanese Way” on Tuesday, Sept. 7 - an honor bestowed in recognition of decades of advocacy by the husband-and-wife team of Ernest and Marie Catanese.

Among their numerous accomplishments, the couple founded the community organization Uniondale Neighbors in Total Effort (U.N.I.T.E), and Marie Catanese served as President of the Uniondale Historical Society.

The couple was well known

for their role in the creation of Uniondale’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Park, commitment to preserving the historic Goehner farm stand, and dedication to protecting the environment, meeting the needs of veterans, and fostering community diversity.

Legislator Abrahams, Ernest Catanese and members of the Catanese family were scheduled to be joined by County Executive Laura Curran, Town of Hempstead Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby and local community leaders at MLK Peace Park at the corner of Uniondale Ave & Nassau Road, Uniondale, N.Y. 11553.

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SU P R EM E C O U RT RU LING ENDS MOST ABORTIONS IN TE X AS Texas: “This is a devastating blow for Texans and their ability to determine their own future. Every day this abortion ban is in effect, countless Texans lose their constitutional right to access abortion.

As a result of the Supreme Court’s terrible decision, many Texans — and disproportionately people of color and people with low incomes — will be forced to carry pregnancies to term against their will. This is especially horrific given the severe maternal mortality crisis in Texas that has impacted Black women the most. We will do everything in our power to put a stop to this cruel and dangerous law.”  Rupali Sharma, Senior Counsel and Director at the Lawyering Project: “Late yesterday, the Supreme Court permitted Texas to halt virtually all abortion care in the state. This is nothing short of devastating, particularly for the countless Texans who will now have to leave the state for critical healthcare or be condemned to continue a pregnancy against their will because they lack the means to make a lengthy, unexpected and expensive journey that rips them away from their families and communities when they deserve nothing but love and support.”

The average one-way driving distance for pregnant Texans seeking an abortion will now increase 20-fold, from 12 miles to 248 miles, according to new research from the Guttmacher Institute. Many neighboring states — where pregnant Texans will be forced to

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travel for care — have existing abortion restrictions that will compound the already-complex web of barriers to abortion care even for those who have the means to travel.

Twelve other states have passed bans on abortion early in pregnancy, but all have been blocked in court and none have been allowed to take effect until now. Texas’ ban is different because it allows private individuals to enforce the ban rather than state officials.

Anti-abortion politicians designed the law this way to try to insulate it from federal court review. This is the second time abortion has been unavailable in Texas since Roe v. Wade was decided in 1973 — it was previously unavailable for a period of approximately one month during the COVID-19 pandemic due to an executive order halting all abortion procedures.

People struggling to make ends meet, people of color, and those living in rural areas, who already face the largest barriers to accessing health care, will be most harmed by this law, as traveling out of state for care will require additional expenses related to hotel stays, transportation, childcare, and lost wages. For many, this abortion ban will force people to carry their pregnancies to term against their will — a burden that will fall hardest on Black women given the stark disparities in maternal mortality rates in Texas.

The plaintiffs in this case include Whole Woman’s Health and other Texas abortion providers, Texas

abortion funds and support networks, doctors, health center staff, and clergy members. Plaintiffs are represented by the Center for Reproductive Rights, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the Lawyering Project, the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Texas, and Morrison & Foerster LLP. The defendants include every state court trial judge and county clerk in Texas, the Texas Medical Board, the Texas Board of Nursing, the Texas Board of Pharmacy, the Attorney General, and the Director of Right to Life East Texas, who has already openly called for people to sue their local abortion providers under S.B. 8.

Timeline of the case:  May 19: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 8 into law.

July 13: Plaintiffs filed the case in federal district court.

August 4-5: The defendants filed four motions to dismiss, asking the district court to end the case.

August 12: The federal district court judge scheduled a preliminary injunction hearing for August 30 to determine whether to block the law before it takes effect on September 1.

August 25: The federal district court judge denied the defendants' motions to dismiss the case. Defendants immediately filed a notice of appeal with the Fifth Circuit, as well as a motion to stop all proceedings in the district court,

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including canceling the district court’s preliminary injunction hearing.

August 27: The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order stopping all proceedings in the district court, including canceling the district court’s preliminary injunction hearing. The court also denied the plaintiffs’ request to expedite the appeal of the defendants’ motion to dismiss. Without expediting the appeal process, the law could be in effect for months before the Fifth Circuit issues a decision.

August 29: The plaintiffs filed for emergency relief with the Fifth Circuit, which was quickly denied.

August 30: The plaintiffs filed an emergency request with the U.S. Supreme Court, asking it to block the law before it can take effect on Wednesday or allow district court proceedings to resume.

September 1, 12:00AM: SB 8 took effect after the Supreme Court did not respond to plaintiffs’ request before the law’s effective date.

September 1: The U.S. Supreme Court denied the plaintiffs’ emergency request to block the law and allowed Texas’s six-week abortion ban to remain in effect. The case will now continue at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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After a year of working from home and finally finding your groove, heading back to the office can feel overwhelming and all-too stressful. Many of us are unsure and afraid of the reality that lies ahead, and you’re not alone. However, there are some strategies that can help ease the transition back into the office to ensure that you are performing at your best and while prioritizing your overall wellness.

Nora Tobin, performance enhancement and executive coach, nutrition specialist and CEO of Nora’s Naturals coffee, highlights the importance of knowing you are not alone in your anxiety that comes with heading back into the office: “After over a year of working to adjust to the new normal of working at home, the opportunity to go back to work in the office brings up new stresses of transitioning, yet again. If you are someone who is experiencing this anxiety, just know that you are not alone. In fact, it is completely normal and natural to be experiencing this stress. The pandemic overturned everyone’s lives and has brought on many long term and perhaps permanent changes to peoples lives in different ways. Overall, the extended lack of exposure to the office has led many to develop increasing levels of anticipatory stress about what the new normal will be like.” says Nora Tobin.

Here are Nora’s top 5 tips to help ensure a smooth transition back to the office, while enhancing your personal performance and productivity at work: Tip #1: Make a list of the benefits of going back to work in the office.

Creating a list of benefits for going back to work at the office can serve as a way to mentally prepare for the big, and quite uncertain transition you will be taking. Some benefits may include the opportunity to reconnect with one’s social networks and having fewer distractions that may increase one’s productivity. Others may be thankful to

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have a more solid boundary between work and home life. Overall, this list can be your positive reminder to keep pushing through whenever you feel overwhelmed transitioning back. TIP #2: Create a routine of healthy habits in the transition stage.

You have the power to make time for things in your life that are important to you. If there’s anything that we should take away from the pandemic it’s that mental health is important. One may take small steps to create a healthy routine for themselves as they begin the transition back to working in the office, and this may look different for each individual.

Some examples may be setting time to meal-prep healthy lunch options, going for walks in the mornings, or even just making sure you have that date night once a week with your significant other.

Regardless of what those steps may be, take time to listen to yourself and take note of what has made you feel the most happy and healthy this past year. TIP #3: Take on the transition one step

at a time.

Going back to work in an office is nerve racking for many individuals who may not feel safe jumping back into a fully populated office or business center. Others may feel the pressure of having to rearrange their schedules to accommodate the transition back.

Thankfully, many businesses have been providing the option to practice a hybrid model moving forward. Fast and drastic change can often feel overwhelming, so take advantage of the hybrid model and maybe work three days remotely out of your week to help you find that balance and time you need to adjust smoothly. TIP #4: Be intentional in practicing what worked best for you while working at home and working at the office.

As mentioned before, taking the time to listen to yourself and identify what habits help make you feel happy and healthy are an important step in setting yourself up for success during this time of transition. Similarly, it is important to take note of what you liked and didn’t like from both working at home and in

the office. Maybe you discovered that being around others motivates you to get more work done, or the opposite where working independently creates an environment where it’s easier for you to focus. Regardless of what habits you find to be noteworthy, being intentional in combining good habits from each setting may help you grow and improve in your career. TIP #5: Be respectful to people’s boundaries.

The pandemic has made it clear that many people share strong, and sometimes clashing opinions, about how the pandemic has and should be handled. That being said, being respectful of people’s boundaries at the office will help make the transition back more smooth. While you cannot control how other people act, you do have the power to control how you act. Setting a good example of being respectful of the diverse opinions back at the office will hopefully make everyone feel a lot more comfortable during these still uncertain times.

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ENTER TAINMENT Producers Nelle Nugent, Ron Simons and Kenneth Teaton have announced that Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown will direct the upcoming production of Ntozake Shange’s for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf on Broadway in 2022. This will mark Brown’s directorial debut on Broadway.

Brown, who served as choreographer on the 2019 production of the play at The Public Theater off-Broadway, will also continue in her role as choreographer on Broadway, making her the first Black woman to serve as both director and choreographer on a Broadway production in more than 65 years.

Among the previous Broadway productions Brown has choreographed are “Once On This Island” and “Choir Boy,” for which she received a Tony nomination in 2019, making her the first Black female choreographer to receive the honor in more than two decades. She is also known for her work on “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert,” the Oscar nominated Netflix film Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, as well as the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Porgy and Bess. She is the founder and artistic director of the award-winning dance company Camille A. Brown and Dancers.

“I’m extremely thrilled and honored to

helm this new production of for colored girls…,” said Brown. “It’s an amazing feeling to bring this seminal show back to Broadway 45 years after it opened at the Booth Theatre on September 15, 1976. I look forward to diving into the divine Ntozake Shange’s choreopoem and celebrating her legacy.”

“It is an honor to help usher the return of Ntozake Shange’s groundbreaking work to Broadway under the direction and choreography of Camille A. Brown, who is herself blazing a new path on Broadway as the first Black woman in more than 65 years taking on this dual role,” said producer Ron Simons. “I am quite confident that the ancestors and Ntozake’s spirit are lifted.”

A ground-breaking work in modern American theater, “for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf” returned to The Public for the first time since it premiered in 1976, before its breakthrough run on Broadway.

Filled with passion, humor, and raw honesty, legendary playwright/poet Ntozake Shange’s form-changing choreopoem tells the stories of seven Black women using poetry, song and movement. With unflinching honesty and emotion, each woman voices her survival story of having to exist in a world shaped by sexism and racism.

Brown is a prolific Black female director/choreographer, who has received numerous honors including a Guggenheim Award, Bessie Award, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award, Doris Duke Artist Award, United States Artists Award, two Audelco Awards, five Princess Grace Awards, and a New York City Center Award. She has received a Tony nomination, three Drama Desk nominations, three Lortel nominations and an Obie award for her work in theater. She is an Emerson Collective fellow, a TED fellow and the recipient of a Ford Foundation Art of Change Fellowship. Brown is the 2021 Distinguished Artist, presented

by The International Society for the Performing Arts.

Her Broadway and off-Broadway credits include: “Choir Boy,” “Once On This Island,” “Toni Stone,” “A Streetcar Named Desire,” “Much Ado About Nothing,” “for colored girls…”

Her film/television credits include: Academy Award-winning Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Emmy Award-winning “Jesus Christ Superstar Live.” Brown choreographed the critically acclaimed “Porgy and Bess” for The Metropolitan Opera and this September will become the first Black woman director for the main stage at the MET with “Fire Shut Up In My Bones.”

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You worked hard all winter to finally be able to show off your summer body and to indulge in the sugary goodness of sodas, cakes, and every other sweet treat that comes with summer fun. But what is all this sugar doing to your body as you’re having fun in the sun? More importantly, what is it doing to your mental health?

Dr. Teralyn Sell, psychotherapist and brain health expert, explains why it’s important to limit and down right avoid some of our favorite sweet treats this summer.

“Sugar is a major contributor to long term psychological health. In recent research it was found that sugar consumption increases the risk of depressive symptoms due to inflammation on the body and brain.

All it takes is intaking more than the daily recommendation of sugar which is 6 teaspoons or 24 grams per adult to increase your risk. The average American consumes 17 teaspoons per day, which is already more than 3 times what is recommended,” says Dr. Sell.

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and drinks to limit this summer: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Though not a popular opinion to avoid in summer times festivities, alcoholic beverages are rich in sugars and carbohydrates which can be very problematic. Alcohol has many

unexpected consequences outside of intoxication. These consequences can include dysregulating blood sugar, not eating in lieu of drinking, shutting down your thinking brain and disrupting your sleep. Additionally, alcohol can cause dehydration because it is a diuretic. This can lead to a host of problems while you are in the hot summer sun. If you choose to drink, make sure you also eat plenty of protein snacks and hydrate well in between drinks.

SODAS An average can of soda contains more than 39 grams of sugar which is almost double the daily recommended amount for an adult. Instead of full sugar sodas opt for sparkling, carbonated water. You get the fizz and flavor without the sugar and it’s negative impacts on your health.

COOKIES, CAKES, PIES, OH MY Cookies, cakes and pies are super fun at any outing, but work to limit your consumption. An average cupcake has 30 or more grams of sugar while a chocolate chip cookie has 11 grams.

Cakes and cookies go down fast making it easy to fill up on the low quality, high in sugar treats. If you have trouble moderating (you can’t eat just one) opt instead for fruit and protein sources.

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September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. The HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) is proud to join federal and non-federal partners in raising awareness about this debilitating disease affecting approximately 100,000 people in the U.S. Led by the NIH National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), this year’s theme, Advancing Sickle Cell Disease Research, aims to bring greater visibility to blood safety, as well as to the diagnosis, treatment, and management, of blood diseases.

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TAVGO ENTERTAINMENT (TGE) proudly presents CHANTE’ MOORE live in concert Saturday, September 11 at Rockefeller’s, 3620 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX, 77007. Founder of TGE Tavares Goode says, “The stunningly beautiful award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Chante’ Moore, has a history of giving fans hits throughout her career. Our team loves Ms. Moore, and we are excited to bring her to Houston.”

One,” introduces a new attitude, loyal fans can be sure she stays true to the traditional “Chante’ Moore” sound. In other words, look for heartfelt lyrics, infectious melodies, and sultry tracks that are guaranteed to be another fan favorite while grabbing the attention of new followers. Moore concludes, “You will always get love songs from me with lush, beautiful, and intricate harmonies. Likewise, my music will be positive (even if it’s about heartbreak).

I enjoy performing, so I am going to give my fans the best of me every time.

They love me, and I love them as well, so I want the vibration between us to flow from the stage to the audience and back.”

Moore’s Houston performance will showcase her extraordinary voice that always resonates within a listener’s consciousness and speaks straight to one’s soul. “The music I write and perform are chronicles of my life. When I’m happy, I write about it. When I am sad, I pen those thoughts or emotions as well. It is a map of my life’s journey,” Moore says. She continues, “My most recent struggles helped me dig deep.

Through this process, I was able to uncover the best version of myself, and I love it.”

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M O N I C A & J E E Z Y H E A D L I N E LOV E F E S T CO NC E R T Coming after the unforeseen COVID-19 pandemic, many entertainment groups are eager to get back to some sense of normalcy. The Thug Love Fest will be the first Hip Hop and R&B concert at Township Auditorium since the pandemic.

The Thug Love Fest features R&B sensation Monica and coheadliner Hip Hop Star Jeezy, both are nationally recognized recording artists. The two artists combined have over 75 hit singles. This event will be a major

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Although the concert is full capacity, the promoter, the Township Auditorium and the City of Columbia still encourage COVID-19 safety precautions.

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'OWN SPOTLIGHT: THEY CALL ME DAD' OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network continues its celebration of Black fatherhood with "OWN Spotlight: They Call Me Dad," a one-hour special premiering on Tuesday, September 14 at 9:00 p.m. ET/ PT.

Master P are featured and talk about what it means to be a supportive father, the sacrifices it takes to be a good father, how to take accountability for your actions and how to inspire your children. The special will also be available to stream the same day on discovery+.

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AR T S & MEDIA NATIONAL MUSEUM This month, September, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will celebrate five years as the nation’s largest cultural destination dedicated to exploring the African American story and its impact on history. After operating virtually for 10 years, the museum opened on the National Mall Sept. 24, 2016.

The museum will honor its fifth anniversary, themed “Living History,” with a season of new offerings, including the Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap CD and book and an art exhibition exploring the Black Lives Matter movement, violence against African Americans and how art depicts Black resilience. Also this fall, the museum will open an exhibition exploring the Reconstruction era; a virtual museum initiative, called Searchable Museum; and offer online and in-person programming to engage people around the world in African American history and culture.

“I am honored and proud of the work the museum has accomplished over the past five years to share African American history and culture with the world,” said Kevin Young, the Andrew W. Mellon Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. “Our anniversary theme, ‘Living History,’ aptly captures the current moment and our mission—and inspires many of our efforts this year.

Connecting the past to the present and the future is a hallmark of our work.”

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has welcomed more than 7.5 million visitors in person and more than 15.4 million visitors to its website. Its social channels have had more than 604 million impressions and gained more

“This is a very good time to thank the thousands of people, from presidents and patrons to visitors and volunteers, who have made our museum strong,” Young said. “By passionately pursuing

art depicts Black resistance, resilience and protest. As part of this update, the museum will display the newly acquired portrait of Breonna Taylor painted by renowned artist Amy Sherald.

SEPT. 24: “Make Good the Promises:

Reconstruction and Its Legacies” is a 4,300-square-foot exhibition exploring the Reconstruction era through an African American lens. It will feature 175 objects, 200 photographs, 15 audio, video and interactive programs, and a companion book. The exhibition will explore the deep divisions and clashing visions about how to rebuild the nation after slavery. It will connect that era to today’s efforts to make good on the promises of the Constitution.

For more details and to plan a visit, visit http://nmaahc.si.edu.

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than 630,000 followers.

The museum opened with 12 permanent exhibitions and has hosted an additional 17 temporary exhibitions on topics ranging from African Americans in World War I to how The Oprah Winfrey Show helped shape American culture. It has hosted more than 250 public programs and is actively collecting items to document the history of the contemporary social justice movement.

our mission, we honor the community whose strength and perseverance gave birth to the world’s largest institution dedicated to preserving and exploring African American history and culture.”

SEPT. 10: The “Reckoning: Protest.

Defiance. Resilience.” exhibition will open in the museum’s “Visual Art and the American Experience” space. The updated exhibition space will explore the Black Lives Matter movement, violence against African Americans and how

Since opening on Sept. 24, 2016, the National Museum of African American History and Culture has welcomed more than 7.5 million in-person visitors and millions more through its digital presence.

Occupying a prominent location next to the Washington Monument on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the nearly 400,000-square-foot museum is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive cultural destination devoted exclusively to exploring, documenting and showcasing the African American story and its impact on American and world history. For more information about the museum, visit nmaahc.si.edu follow @NMAAHC on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or call Smithsonian information at (202) 633-1000.

ANNUAL AFRICAN DAY PARADE 2021

The African American Day Parade, Inc. (AADP), one of the largest and oldest parades of Black American culture, has officially announced its 2021 honorees of the 52nd Annual African American Day Parade.

Please be advised, this year’s parade which is themed “Education Is The Foundation” will be broadcasted virtually on Sunday September 19, 2021 at 12pm EST on PIX11.com.

Science Teacher at Valley Cottage Elementary. Our 2020 Theresa Community Service Award recipients include community leaders such as

expresses legendary historian Annette Gordon-Reed. "[Education] has been a mechanism for us to advance in the world."

The 52nd annual parade will honor 4 trailblazing business leaders as Grand Marshals. These leaders include Dr. Tony Allen: President of Delaware State University, Dr. Tarika Barret: CEO of Girls Who Code, Annette Gordon-Reed: Pulitzer Prize Winning Historian, and James Holden Jr.: Director of Bands at Virginia State University.

In addition, 3 phenomenal leaders will be honored as Marshals and an additional 2 will be honored as the 2021 recipients of our Theresa Freeman Community Service Award. Our 2021 Marshals include George Khaldun: Co-Founder of Harlem Children Zone, Dr. Camea Davis: Network Director of the National Youth Poet Laureate Program, and Penny Parnther: Elementary Science Liaison & Lead

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Shameek Robinson: President of the Association of Black Educators of New York (ABENY) and Janifer Wilson: Founder of Sisters Uptown Bookstore and Cultural Center.

"This was something that was denied to us, this is something that our ancestors wanted so desperately for us,”

ABENY President Shameek Robinson further notes, “[Education] is a civil rights issue of our time. It remains the one commodity, the one criteria, the one leverage that allows somebody like me, a young kid from the South Bronx, to be able to travel the world and contribute to my community."

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The mission of the AADP is to highlight African American culture, heritage and unity; showcase the best and brightest of the African American community and commemorate the legacy of African American ancestry. The AADP focuses on five basic components that help to strengthen the community: Business, Education, Health, Politics/ Government & Arts/Culture. Each year AADP chooses one of these areas as the parade theme and invites those that have contributed to that field to act as our Grand Marshals, Marshals, & Honorary Guests. The 2020 theme is Business.

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END NO TE S MADAME TUSSAUDS NEW YORK Reveals B l a c k Pa nth e r F i g ure The king of Wakanda and powerful warrior known as the Black Panther, has arrived in New York City.

The new figure from Marvel Studios’ Black Panther was revealed by Madame Tussauds New York in striking photos featuring the figure atop the New York City skyline. The images were inspired by the iconic “Black Panther” movie poster where T’Challa watches over his kingdom, the nation of Wakanda.

Designed with the help of FBFX, leading special effects costume providers for the film industry, Black Panther’s figure is dressed in his signature Black Panther suit. The costume also contains an in-built “vibranium effect,” causing the suit to charge with kinetic energy and light up with a purple glow during guest interactions.

“We worked closely with the amazing team at Madame Tussauds to bring to life the Black Panther suit that fans know and love from the Marvel Studios films. The detail really is stunningly accurate and we’re sure that it will be a hit with Marvel fans young and old,” said Brian Crosby, Creative Director for Marvel Themed Entertainment.

Fans can come face to face with Black Panther in Marvel’s Hall of Heroes at Madame Tussauds New York which also features some of the most popular Marvel Super Heroes such as Captain America, Thor, Nick Fury, Iron Man and Captain Marvel.

Guests are encouraged to visit https:// www.madametussauds.com/newyork/ to plan their visit, purchase discounted tickets and review safety protocols ahead of their visit.

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“O P R A H ’S FAVO R I T E T H I N G S” … R E A L L I F E W I L LY W O N K A Hailed by Forbes as “The Real-Life Willy Wonka” and one of “Oprah’s Favorite Things,” famed chocolatier Phillip Ashley Rix is changing the dessert world with his wildly imaginative luxury chocolates with unique blends like Sweet Potato, French Bleu Cheese, and Bacon Caramel Shortbread just to name a few.

An authentic ambassador of taste, Phillip has curated dining experiences at the James Beard House in New York City, as well as creating tens of thousands of chocolates for Hollywood’s elite at the Emmys, Grammys, Oscars, and currently offering nationwide virtual chocolate tastings with wine pairings to bring his unique spin on chocolate to consumers

and A-list celebrities like Stevie Wonder, Phillip provides a chocolate experience like no other. He recently launched his special edition 50-piece “Taste of America” collection featuring custom flavor profiles for each state.

Born and raised in Memphis, Philip

spent his childhood tugging at his grandmother Jean’s apron strings. While working as a corporate marketing and sales executive, first for FedEx, and then for Apple, he spent years thinking about opening his own business. Once the chocolate idea hit him in 2007, it became an obsession.

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around the world.

With an international following and high-profile clients like FedEx, Disney,

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Wolfgang Puck’s culinary legacy in Las Vegas adds yet another chapter as the chef’s flagship Spago recently debuted its weekend lakeside brunch at Bellagio Resort & Casino.

Featuring daytime versions of Spago’s modern market-driven menu, guests will enjoy Chef Puck’s cuisine for brunch while overlooking one of the world’s most iconic landmarks.

“Spago’s brunch by the famous Fountains of Bellagio quite literally exists nowhere else in the world!” said

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Puck. “Given our unique location, we wanted to create a special dining experience that leave guests with astounding memories for years to come.”

Live music, bottomless mimosas and spectacular Vegas views come together for a one-of-a-kind brunch destination.

Spago signatures, including the Smoked Salmon Pizza, are showcases of the brunch menu, while new morning mainstays such as the Rolled French Omelet with king crab, cherry tomatoes,

fine herbs and frisee salad make their Las Vegas debut.

Spago is located in Via Bellagio and serves brunch Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. For reservations, call Bellagio Concierge at (702) 693-7111 or visit Bellagio’s website.

A Taste of Spago Brunch at Bellagio includes:  SHELLFISH, SALADS & STARTERS – Brunch begins with new-fashioned appetizers highlighted by the Big Eye Tuna Tartare mixed with avocado, yuzu ponzu, marinated cucumber and nori rice crisp. Shrimp cocktail has been a Las Vegas staple for decades, inspiring Spago to make its own take – the Poached Gulf Shrimp Cocktail served with a salsa verde aioli, cocktail sauce, and horseradish.  PIZZA FOR BRUNCH – Spago’s legendary wood-oven pizzas get a brunch makeover epitomized through the Bacon and Egg Pizza topped with fresh mozzarella, leeks and fresno

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chiles. A favorite from the dinner menu, the Smoked Salmon Pizza with dill cream, red onion and salmon pearl toppings finds its natural daytime home.  SPAGO MAINS – Large format dishes accommodate a range of cravings, from the Brioche French Toast complemented

by Puck’s specialty toasted almond streusel, mixed berry compote and vanilla Chantilly, to the Hanger Steak ‘Tartine’ presented atop freshly baked bread alongside sauteed mushrooms, pickled shallots and bearnaise. Spago’s sought-after pastas also are available for brunch including the Lobster ‘Fra Diavolo’ plated with handmade linguine, king crab, thai basil, spicy pomodoro and calabrian breadcrumbs.  CRAFT YOUR OWN BOTTOMLESS – Variety is the spice of life when it comes to Spago Brunch’s bottomless mimosas.

Guests who opt-in can mix-and-match each round of mimosas with a selection of fresh-pressed juices – such as Grapefruit, Orange and Pineapple – to complement their champagne.

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