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“Each honoree chosen for recognition has demonstrated exceptional leadership and vision in her or his respective profession or endeavor and in some significant measure has contributed towards creating a more just society in this country,” says Black Star News founder and publisher Milton Allimadi. “Obviously much work needs to be done here and around the world.”

The gala starts at 6:00pm with a cocktail hour to be followed by the dinner and awards ceremonies. There will be musical entertainment by opera singer Cassandra Douglas and from harmonica phenomenon William Galison. David Dinkins is honored for Lifetime Achievement — he was New York City’s first African American mayor and also Photo Source: nul.org welcomed Nelson Mandela to the city after his release in 1990.

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was a member of the New York City Council, representing the 40th council district in Brooklyn, succeeding her mother, Una S. T. Clarke. In the current 114th Congress Clarke serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee, responsible for consumer protection, food safety, energy development, public health, communications, the environment, and interstate and international commerce.

majority. She now leads The Transformative Justice Coalition.

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Honorees, the so-called Central Park 5, are collectively and individually heroes. They are survivors of one of the ugliest miscarriage of justice in New York’s history; having been railroaded and unjustly convicted for a crime they did not commit and for which they served long prison sentences ranging from seven years to 13 years before being exonerated when the actual rapist confessed. They are: Yusef Abdus Salaam; Raymond Santana Jr., Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, and Kharey Wise.

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T H I S S UMMER, S TUDENTS A R E P L ANNING THEI R OWN R E T U R N TO THE O FFI CE BY : M O N I C A N AT I O N With offices and workplaces closed during the pandemic, many young people looking for work experience to boost their resumes were shut out. But that didn’t mean opportunity didn’t exist. Who else could better weather this storm than the Gen Z or Zoomer generation?

Despite many young people defining their generation with the name of a video conference call app, the last two years saw the lowest levels of youth summer employment since the Great Recession, hitting young people from lower-income families especially.

For many people ages 16 to 24, having a summer work experience is the first opportunity to get a taste of professional life, learn and build skills, create connections and start a career journey.

JPMorgan Chase who has long been committed to ensuring that young people find meaningful first employment opportunities, just announced a new $20 million, five-year commitment to support Summer Youth Employment Programs in 24 U.S. cities starting this summer. This commitment will help young adults – especially those living in underserved communities -- gain meaningful work experience and set them on a quality career pathway.

And as the regional director for Chase branches throughout New York City, I am proud to announce that we are committing to this program in 2022 and supporting The Mayor’s Fund to Advance NYC, ExpandedED Schools, PENCIL, Inc. and Futures & Options.

The jobs supported by this summer youth employment program will expand skill-based and career-specific employment and training opportunities, while giving young employees the experience they need to gain new skills and prepare them for the future of work.

In addition to creating new job opportunities for young workers, these summer work experiences are a great way to develop early/foundational work skills; create a professional network of contacts; and earn college

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credentials and/or credits, if applicable.

Today’s young people need more education and higherquality work experiences to enter into the workforce and access a successful career path to support themselves, their families and communities. The current challenges created by the pandemic along with increasing uncertainty in the economy means that young people face higher barriers to reaching long-term quality jobs.

By investing in local community partners and advancing policy solutions, thousands of young adults from across the country will benefit from having experiences at a critical age that can lead to a bright future.

Our young people are the next generation of leaders and they need our help. While we expect them to learn from us, we also have much to learn from them. They see the world differently than their older counterparts and bring a perspective that continues to give us hope for the future.

That’s why today’s government, community and business leaders should make these types of investments for our next generation. They create stronger, more resilient communities where economic opportunity is accessible for everyone, regardless of background. That is exactly the type of future we should all want.

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NEWS BA N K I N G P L AT F O R M Greenwood, the digital banking platform for Black and Latino individuals and business owners today announced three recent hires. Marie-Le joins the fintech as Chief Marketing Officer, Gopal Ravi has joined as Chief Data Officer, and Johannes “Joe” Denson is the newly appointed Chief Of Staff.

"We are thrilled to welcome these fintech leaders to Greenwood. Their technical expertise and motivation to make an impact perfectly aligns with the Greenwood mission," said Ryan Glover, Greenwood Co-Founder and Chairman.

“We look forward to having them each lead their specific areas as Greenwood grows our suite of products and services, ensuring our customers have an exceptional banking platform and digital community."

Marie comes to Greenwood from Moneylion, where she was Vice President of Marketing. She is a marketing leader who has held marketing leadership positions at other fintech and technology companies including N26, Twitter, OpenTable, and Brother International.

Marie has successfully built and managed full-stack marketing and communications teams and is a thought leader / contributor to the Product Marketing Alliance. She holds a Bachelor of Business / International Business from the University of Technology, Sydney.

“What excites me about joining Greenwood is the authenticity of the mission of closing the racial wealth

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gap through a never-before-seen set of financial tools, professional development opportunities, personal finance educational content, and networking. I have a strong personal connection to this goal, and I am thrilled I can use my fintech and technology leadership experience to positively impact our community,” said Marie-Le. “As CMO, I am excited to continue to make data and our customers the focus of everything we do and use data as a strategic tool to continue scaling the Greenwood community on the platform and across our digital network.”

Gopal Ravi joins Greenwood as Chief Data Officer from Elevate, where he held the same position. He has held leadership positions in technology, data & analytics at companies including CVS, Gainwell and PepsiCo. Gopal has built and managed data teams delivering advanced analytics and AI/ML capabilities and he holds an MS in Computer Science and MBA and a BS in Mathematics.

“Every business is a data driven business, but the successful ones are those who can unleash innovation and growth by intelligently harnessing the power of data and analytics,” said Gopal. “I believe in data as a strategic asset and competitive advantage, and we will be using this to further separate Greenwood from the rest of the field as we continue to build out a best in class fintech platform.”

in Finance and Operations at Cardlytics, Inc. Earlier in his career, he held financial reporting and analysis positions at Global Payments and Worldpay. Joe holds a BS from Georgia Southern University in Accounting and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts.

“After years working in fintech, I am happy to be a part of the Greenwood team, a company that is combining an urgent mission with an excellent product,” said Joe. “I’m looking forward to the exciting things we will be building together as Greenwood continues to grow.”

Johannes “Joe” Denson is the Chief of Staff at Greenwood. Before joining Greenwood, Joe held leadership positions

Greenwood is the digital banking platform for Black and Latino individuals and businesses. Greenwood’s mission is to

DENNY’S JOINS PROGRAM Denny’s has announced its commitment to the Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership program created by the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA). Denny’s and MFHA have enjoyed a successful 25-year alliance and, as a new Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership partner, Denny’s will help MFHA reach its goal of creating 100 Black-owned franchises by 2023.

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directors to our franchisee association,” said Denny’s CEO John Miller. “Our expanded partnership with MFHA will help close the ownership gap for Black business owners and bring new faces and fresh thinking to Denny’s. We’re humbled to be able to create more opportunities for Black business owners who are historically underrepresented in the

impact by helping Black entrepreneurs achieve their dream of owning their own restaurant, uplifting their communities and building wealth for their family and future generations.”

Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership was launched in 2020 with the goal of creating 100 Black-owned franchises

The Pathways to Black Franchising program aims to make systemic change and drive greater wealth in the Black community by empowering African American entrepreneurs to operate high-performing franchise businesses.

Research from the US Census Bureau and the International Franchise Association shows that African Americans make up only 8% of franchise business owners, and, together, Denny’s and MFHA will work to close that gap by providing participants with specialized training, coaching, mentoring and other support to help them open both single and/or multiunit franchise businesses.

Joining Pathways marks another chapter in Denny’s long-standing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Since 1993, Denny’s has invested more than $2 billion in underrepresented suppliers, including hiring minority-owned small business operators and entrepreneurs as consultants.

“At Denny’s, diversity, equity and inclusion are key components of our business strategy and that includes every part of our organization from our board of

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support financial freedom for minorities through community building, career advancement, and financial services.

Greenwood’s flagship product is a bestin-class digital banking service provided by partnering with FDIC-insured banks.

Greenwood Inc, includes The Gathering Spot, a private membership network. The combined community has over 1 million people. Greenwood’s founders include Civil Rights leader Andrew J. Young and Ryan Glover, founder of the Bounce TV Network. Greenwood has raised funding from six of the top seven banks including Citi, JPMorgan Chase, PNC and Truist as well as other companies including Visa, Mastercard and SoftBank.

Association to expand the program.

Denny's Corporation is the franchisor and operator of one of America's largest franchised full-service restaurant chains, based on the number of restaurants. As of March 30, 2022, Denny's had 1,643 franchised, licensed, and company restaurants around the world including 153 restaurants in Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the Philippines, New Zealand, Honduras, the United Arab Emirates, Costa Rica, Guam, Guatemala, El Salvador, Indonesia, and the United Kingdom.

The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA) is dedicated to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry.

Founded by Gerry Fernandez in 1996, MFHA serves as a leading resource for companies large and small seeking to improve DEI across their organization and to become culturally competent. MFHA provides tailored solutions and guidance that draw from a broad range of best practices, research, DEI partnerships and expertise in current and emerging social issues.

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restaurant industry.”

“MFHA is excited to welcome Denny’s to the Pathways program,” said Gerry Fernandez, Founder and President of MFHA. “Together, we can make a lasting

by the end of 2023. MFHA is working closely with the National Restaurant Association, the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation (NRAEF) and the International Franchise

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As a non-profit 501(c)(3), MFHA is also affiliated with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF), the non-profit arm of the National Restaurant Association.

MFHA members have access to a range of products and services, including workshops, webinars, research, programs, events and speaking engagements.

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COMMENTARY BENEFITS Some of us have been blessed to travel abroad and spend part of our lives as nomads, globe-trotting and collecting lifechanging experiences through travel.

As adults, we’re well aware of the benefits of travel; relaxation, an increased global awareness, and helping us find the purpose to our lives, to name a few. But, how many of us have realized that travel benefits kids as well?

Traveling with kids allows us to strengthen family bonds, provides kids with new experiences, and also prepares them to function as global citizens in the 21st century. According to Forbes. com, here are some of the reasons why traveling while Black and Young are so important.  M A K E T H E M CITIZEN S O F THE WORLD. Children are more adaptable than we are, and the earlier we can expose them to otherness in all its various forms, the less likely they are to become solipsistic as they grow into their consciousness and power.

Sheltering them from the actual world might lead them to assume that the world they know is the only one that exists, except in fairy tales.

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 G ET THEM TO EAT WEIRD STU FF. There’s nothing like hunger in a foreign land to make us appreciate what we have before us, and food is one of the most interesting and accessible ways to get to know a culture from the inside. Won’t eat fish at home, but will eat fish tacos on a beach in Mexico? Makes perfect sense.  EX POSE THEIR BRAINS TO D IV ER SE L ANGUAGES. Even if your kids don’t try to speak the language of the country you’re visiting, exposure to another language will help their brains develop English skills more rapidly. And a recent study shows that even limited exposure to a second language in infancy results in greater retention of phonological structure later.  B U IL D THEIR CONFIDENCE A N D INDEPENDENCE. It never fails. Once your kid sees someone else go down the big slide or take the elevator alone, suddenly he or she is asking for the room key and permission to venture out alone.

If you’re staying put for a while, kids can become fully integrated into new communities and adopt new habits in a very short time.

Even after you return home, those

memories linger and influence what your children say and do, as well as how they treat others.

Travel builds confidence as they make their way through unfamiliar territory, both physical and psychological.  INCREASE THEIR TOL ERANCE FOR DISCOMFORT. You don’t have to be roughing it to hear the complaints. Maybe the pillow is too lumpy or there’s no ice for the soda.

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tweezers to take out the splinter in your toe. Or perhaps the plane is just very, very late.

All of these anomalies are within the realm of possible travel experiences, and they’re not necessarily bad. The challenges of discomfort will allow kids to problem-solve, to practice patience, and to express gratitude in new ways.

So, in all, book the flight for you and your little one. They’ll thank you for it later.

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ENTER TAINMENT ANNUAL MOREHOUSE COLLEGE FILM FE STIVAL ANNOUNCED Morehouse College, the nation’s only college dedicated to educating and developing men of color, announced the expanded dates, early selection films, and new advisory board for the Fourth Annual Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival (MCHRFF), scheduled for September 20-24, 2022 in-person on the Morehouse campus and The Plaza Theatre. The five-day event will be presented by Chromatic Black in partnership with Steal The Sun Studios. The festival will also be accessible virtually from September 20 to September 30, 2022. Badges are now on sale at a 50 percent discount.

and law enforcement, along with many other human rights and social justice topics.

“The Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival extends the College’s position as an institution founded on the principles of equality and social justice, giving filmmakers a platform of distinction to showcase and discuss projects with themes that meet at the intersection of art and activism, and also continuing to provide humans a place to learn, connect, and celebrate being humans first,” said Kara Walker, Executive Director of the MCHRFF. This year’s early selections include the following submissions:

The threefold goal of MCHRFF is to educate and expand awareness of social justice issues, to generate conversation and dialogue around civil and human rights, and to inspire innovative and creative new approaches to social change.

The documentary, feature-length, and short film screenings provoke discussions about immigration, race, gender identity, politics, health care,

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A R T S & ENTER TAINMENT H O WA R D U A RT W O R K F E AT U R E s ‘ B L A C K M E L A N C H O L I A’ The Howard University Gallery of Art painting “Despondency” (c. 1961)

by Charles McGee (1924-2021) is featured in the “Black Melancholia” exhibition in the CCS Bard Galleries at the Hessel Museum of Art from June 25 through October 16, 2022.

Including new commissions as well as painting, sculpture, film, photography, works on paper, and sound, “Black Melancholia” pushes beyond the iconography of melancholia as an art historical and psychoanalytical concept

recent works with pieces from the late 19th to mid-20th century.

to subvert highly racialized discourses in which notions of longing, despair, sadness and loss were reserved for white subjects. The exhibition aims to create a generative space for inspiration, solace and refuge through a presentation that blends new and

the artworks of a transnational and transgenerational group of artists,” said Tom Eccles, Executive Director of the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, and Founding Director of the Hessel Museum of Art. “The result of extensive research and scholarship

“’Black Melancholia’ is an ambitious reconfiguring of a historic narrative directing attention to a well-worn term (melancholy) and reframing it through

A well-known figure on the art scene in Detroit, McGee created a vast catalog of works from charcoal drawings and photography to avantgarde three-dimensional pieces incorporating various media. His works have both chronicled the Black experience and celebrated his lifelong love of nature.

“The Howard Gallery is pleased to be able to loan this work to an exhibition highlighting the work of Black artists through an innovative curatorial lens,” said Abby Eron, Ph.D., registrar for the Howard University Gallery of Art. “In ‘Despondency,’ McGee used the body’s language of pose and posture to convey a state of sorrow.

His painting’s forms, with colors and patterns inspired by central and West African textiles, make for an impactful image. The gallery’s art loan program generates opportunities for programming and internships for Howard students at museums nationwide, including the Hessel.”

“Black Melancholia” expands and complicates the notion of melancholy in Western art history and cultures.

on the part of Nana Adusei-Poku, Ph.D., this large-scale and contentious exhibition reckons with the past and portrays a complex present and future for artists of the African Diaspora.”

In framing this expanded understanding of melancholia, the exhibition begins with a historic survey of works by Black artists, many on loan from historically Black colleges and universities, including Howard, Spelman and Clark Atlanta, which represent some of the primary institutions collecting and exhibiting these works at the time of their creation. Foundational to the exhibition is the inclusion of artist Augusta Savage (1892–1962), whose work has largely been lost due to lack of preservation and stewardship. Her sculpture “Realization” (1936), which is presented via black and white photographs within the exhibition’s opening room, depicts a nude Black woman and man curled up next to her, representing the moment of realization of freedom of two previously enslaved individuals. Savage’s choice to show two figures establishes a counternarrative to the socially isolated individualistic pain of the white male subject, as embodied in Rodin’s “The Thinker” (conceived in 1880).

To learn more about the “Black Melancholia” exhibition, visit ccs.bard. edu.

ANNUAL MOREHOUSE COLLEGE FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCED only to find out that the rejection, hurt, and betrayal he felt was all a misunderstanding. Willie discovered "The Missing Peace," which was his biological family.

Fannie | Directed by Christine Swanson  “FANNIE” is a riveting portrait of human, voting, and civil rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer's ground-breaking testimony in front of the Democratic National Convention's credentials committee on August 22, 1964.

Hamer was known as “the midwife of America's modern Democratic Party.”  AHMAD | Directed by Kors Vandiver & Dario M. Harris Sr. In 1993, Ahmad, a six-year-old Black boy, was killed by Jonathan, a white teenage neighbor. After being released from prison almost six years later, Jonathan lands a job with Ahmad's older brother Pierre, who is still struggling with Ahmad's murder.  COMMON GOOD ATLANTA | Directed by Hal Jacobs In 2008, while working on her Ph.D. at Georgia State University, Sarah Higinbotham wanted to teach a literature class in a Georgia prison while working on her Ph.D. at Georgia State University. Much to

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her surprise, she discovered that no college education programs existed in Georgia prisons at the time.  DON'T LET GO | Directed by Mel Orpen When Sam and Reggie get engaged, their future seems bright – until a terrible car accident leaves Reggie in a coma. Sam must confront Reggie's homophobic mother to fight for a place at her hospital bedside before it's too late.  SURVIVING CLOTILDA | Directed

by Olivia Grillo & Kathryn Jamieson In July 1860, the schooner “Clotilda” slipped quietly into the dark waters near Mobile, Ala. holding 110 Africans stolen from their homes and families, smuggled across the sea, and illegally imported to be sold into slavery. “Surviving Clotilda” is the extraordinary story of the last slave ship ever to reach America's shores: the brash captain who built and sailed her, the wealthy White businessman whose bet set the cruel plan in motion, and the 110 men, women, and children whose resilience turned horror into hope.  PERCEPTION | Directed by Harrison Chandler A beautiful and uplifting story about

generational racism in America, “Perception” follows the life of a single mother Anna Curtis, and her young daughter Jessica Curtis as they transition from a world filled with oppression and prejudice to one overflowed with cultural diversity.  WITH NO LAND | Directed by Alam-Warqe Davidian & Kobi Davidian Thirty years after “Operation Solomon,” which brought 15,000 Jews from Ethiopia to Israel in 22.5 hours and was presented as a magnificent military operation that only Israel could pull off, “With No Land” uncovers the other side of the coin, the one silenced and kept in the dark, about the life-threatening actions of the Jewish Ethiopian activists in Ethiopia, Israel, and North America.

This year, the inaugural Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival Advisory Board has been assembled to provide leadership for the continuous growth and sustainability of the festival. The distinguished members include:  Abeni Bloodworth (co-chair), CoFounder and Narrative Strategist, Chromatic Black

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 Adrienne Becker, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Level Forward  Joe Carlos ‘04, Senior Director of Content Marketing Strategy, Morehouse College  Michael Carswell, Founder, Mathes Event Productions  Harrison Chandler, Chief Operating Officer, Steal The Sun Studios  Mavro Diamanti, Founder and Head of Story Development, Steal The Sun Studios  Chris Escobar, Executive Director, Atlanta Film Society  Angela Harmon (co-chair), CoFounder and Narrative Strategist, Chromatic Black  Adell Henderson, Vice President, Multimedia Content and Programming, Real Times Media  Jake Kelley, President, Steal The Sun Studios  David Mitchell, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Dry Powder Works  Kors Vandiver, Owner and Chief Executive Officer, Blue Angel Entertainment

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Beverly Center is exclusively showcasing Black designers and Black-owned brands with its new, one-of-a-kind EMERGE in Color luxury boutique retail experience from June 17-July 23. Curated by Maison Black and The Black Fashion Movement, EMERGE In Color will exclusively sell products created by Black designers and Black-owned fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands from across the country. Nearly 50 designers and brands representing fashion, beauty, eyewear, home goods and more will be showcased in a beautifully designed space on Level 7 of the iconic shopping destination.

EMERGE in Color was conceived by Taubman Vice President of Specialty Leasing Lori McGhee-Curtis to improve retail opportunities for Black businesses.

“My dream with EMERGE in Color was to bring together the highest caliber of established and emerging Black designers and Black-owned brands to help them reach new levels of success within brickand-mortar retail,” said McGhee-Curtis.

“In doing so, we are not only bringing their brands to life in the physical space, we are also providing our customers with exceptional merchandise that can’t be found at any other location in the LA market.”

Maison Black’s Founder and Chief Creative Officer Tori Nichel, and The Black Fashion Movement’s CEO and Founder Frenchye Marie Harris, bring more than 20 years of experience in design, luxury retail merchandising, marketing and public relations to their curation of EMERGE In Color. By curating EMERGE In Color, the founders are shifting culture, and are disrupting industry complacency with an accelerated mission to bridge community and commerce through the luxury shopping experiences that celebrate, highlight and sell Black- designed and Black-owned products.

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ensuring sustainability and helping these businesses to stand the test of time.”

With 1.7 trillion dollars of Black spending power in the U.S., less than 10% of fashion and accessory brands are Black-owned and less than 1% of Black-owned brands are carried in American retailers. Taubman’s EMERGE Curated by Maison Black and The Black Fashion Movement is changing that narrative.

“The unavailability of Black-owned brands and products that serve the AfricanAmerican community is profoundly impacting the African-American path to purchase,” noted Harris. “Creating in-store opportunities for customers to touch, feel and try new products while shopping could be essential to building long-term loyalty and have a significant economic impact on the brands.”

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retail experiences for Black Designers and Black-owned brands to create economic opportunities and long-term sustainability in an industry where they have often been overlooked and underrepresented,” said Tori Nichel. “By bringing inclusivity and equitable opportunities to Black designers and Blackowned brands in the retail space, we are

EMERGE In Color Initiative Curated by Maison Black and The Black Fashion Movement has brought together some of the most exciting Black-owned brands from markets across the country. In addition to the EMERGE in Color retail experience, there will be a variety of events surrounding the grand opening and throughout the 5-week pop-up, including a Black Spending Power panel. Following are a few of the upcoming events. JUNE 19 - Black Spending Power Panel Discussion, Grand Court, 10 a.m.-noon JUNE 22-23 - She Did That Short Stories screening and trunk show with Renae Bluitt in the EMERGE In Color boutique (time forthcoming) JULY 3 - Crown Act Day Beauty Panel Center Court @ noon JULY 6 - Fashion Chat with Marcellas Reynolds, author of Supreme Models and Supreme Actresses and Supermodel Friends, Grand Court, 4 p.m. Sign, Sip, and Shop with the Supermodels shopping party,

immediately following the panel JULY 13 - Shopping Event with famed fashion designer Kevan Hall in the EMERGE In Color boutique For more information, visit Beverly Center. com or follow @beverlycenter @emergeincolor @maisonblacknewyork @theblackfashionmovement

With LA’s largest collection of shops and restaurants under one magnificent skylight, the new Beverly Center reflects the diverse styles and tastes of Los Angeles and its many visitors. An unparalleled collection of luxury, contemporary and fast-fashion brands awaits shoppers, including Apple, Balenciaga, Burberry, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Gucci, H&M, If & Co., Longchamp, Louis Vuitton, Maje, MCM, Michael Kors, Omega, Polo Ralph Lauren, Prada, Saint Laurent, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sandro, The Webster, Traffic Los Angeles, Tumi, Uniqlo, Versace, Zara and more. An unmatched restaurant collection includes fine-dining options AB Steak by Chef Akira Back, Angler, H&H Brazilian Steakhouse, Yardbird Southern Table & Bar, and fastcasual eateries Eggslut, Tocaya Organica, and Pitchoun Bakery & Cafe. For more information, visit beverlycenter.com or follow @beverlycenter in social media.

The Taubman Company LLC is engaged in the management and/or leasing of 24 regional, superregional and outlet malls in the U.S. and Asia. The Taubman Realty Group LLC’s (TRG) U.S. properties are among the most productive in the U.S. retail industry. Founded in 1950, TRG is a joint venture between affiliates of Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) and the Taubman family and is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Taubman Asia, founded in 2005, is headquartered in Hong Kong. For more information, visit www.taubman.com.

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GHANAIAN DESIGNS POPS UP ACROSS AMERICA Kua Designs will host a pop-up tour across the United States in five major cities including Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington, D.C., bringing their culture meets cosmopolitan handbags and jewelry from the vibrant African city of Accra, Ghana this summer.

Kua Designs is the brainchild of Creative Director Ruby Buah, formerly a Financial Analyst for Coca-Cola in Atlanta, Georgia, who began seeking a creative outlet and started exploring different forms of art in her spare time. She explored jewelry-making, and within three years it went from being a hobby to a part-time jewelry making business. Ruby made the leap and moved to New York, earning a degree in Jewelry Design at the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology. To no surprise, she built on her jewelry line by adding an equally exciting handbag line. A few years later she returned to the city of Accra to open and operate her own chic boutique and start a family. Kua Designs is named fondly after Ruby's mother and represents the acronym “Keeping Us Authentic.”

“I am excited to take Kua on the road in the US this summer! I can’t wait to engage with the amazing people who have patronized my brand for years and I look forward to meeting new ones. It is my pleasure to share a bit of my culture with you through my designs” Ruby Buah adds about bringing her limited collection to the U.S. Kua Designs will present a limited collection

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featuring beaded jewelry, handbags, clothing, and other coveted products for women during their shopping pop-up tour.

Most anticipated are the unique clutch bags that were born out of the joy of being able to re-purpose and create something beautiful out of everyday African print fabrics. For years these fabrics were principally used to make traditional clothing worn by Ghanaian mothers and grandmothers. Ruby also looks forward to showcasing and selling her jewelry collection created to support her philanthropic division Kua Cares, an initiative that trains and employs visually impaired women in jewelry-making.

To speak with Ruby Buah about her exciting pop-up tour, how she looks forward to connecting African design to American

shoppers, or more, please contact: Kim Wilson Marshall, Wilson Marshall PR & Events, prdirector@wilsonmarshallpr.com or 646.721.4375

KUA DESIGNS U.S. POP-UP SHOP TOUR SCHEDULE:  Atlanta Saturday, June 25th | 2 PM - 5 PM The Bakery CoWork, 1500 Southland Circle NW, Suite H, Atlanta GA, 30318  Los Angeles Saturday, July 9th | 2 PM - 5 PM The Dollhouse Boutique, 315 E 8th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014  Washington, D.C. Saturday, July 23rd | 1 PM - 4 PM Ipade, 1700 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 400, Washington, D.C., 20009  New York City Surprise Announcement  Miami Surprise Announcement

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‘STATE OF BL AC K MUSIC’ PODCAST DEBUTS In celebration of Black Music Month, the Mocha Podcasts Network (MPN) is proud to announce the premiere of the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) ‘STATE OF BLACK MUSIC’ podcast on the ever-growing and NAACP Image Award-winning network.

The STATE OF BLACK MUSIC podcast is hosted by Music Industry vets Phil Thornton, award-winning producers Claude Kelly, Chuck Harmony, and Tamone Bacon.

From hilarious to informative, the STATE OF BLACK MUSIC podcast is a seat at the table with industry vets in the entertainment industry. “Our goal is to continue to shine a light on Black musicians and creators and their impact on American culture.

We’re honored to collaborate with Mocha Podcasts Network and NMAAM to continue our mission,” says the hosts.

Each episode shares intimate conversations with celebrity guests and music influencers to debate the impact of Black music on today’s culture. The first episodes published for Black Music Month in June will feature hit singers Tamar Braxton and Tevin Campbell.

“We are thrilled to kick off Black Music Month this year with our annual events and expand the celebration to a broader audience via the STATE OF BLACK MUSIC podcast in partnership with the Mocha Podcasts Network. It’s our mission as an institution to continue to amplify Black artists and voices who push our

culture forward,” says H. Beecher Hicks III, President and CEO of NMAAM. Mocha Podcasts Network has built a platform dedicated to amplifying ‘conversations from a black perspective.’

The network received an NAACP Image Award for the ‘Two Funny Mamas’ hosted by comediennes and actresses Sherri Shepherd and Kym Whitley in the first year. Other podcasts on the network include Café Mocha, En Vogue’s Funky Divas podcast, Rolonda On-Demand, Vegan Sexy Cool, B Lifted Up, The Whole Woman with new podcasts from, Been Worthy the Podcast and On the Way. With dynamic storytelling and the thought leadership from the network's leading voices, MPN has generated well over 100,000 downloads monthly. Moreover, the Network has garnered the support of diverse sponsors and advertisers such as PG, AARP, Hello Fresh, FX, One United Bank and Better Help to name a few.

“I am thrilled with our partnership with NMAAM especially to kick off the Juneteenth holiday. The debut of the STATE OF BLACK MUSIC podcast on our platform speaks to the importance of Black music and its impact on our culture,” says Sheila Eldridge, CEO of Miles Ahead Entertainment & Broadcasting.

To learn more about Mocha Podcasts Network, visit www.mochapodcastsnetwork. com and follow @MochaPodcastsNetwork on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

FAMU BAND PERFORMS At LOUIS VUITTON PARIS FASHION SHOW Show as they did for Bastille Day in 1989,” said FAMU President Larry Robinson, Ph.D. “The Marching “100” is symbolic of the excellence of FAMU students and the expertise and care of our Music Department faculty and staff. We can’t wait to see them wow the city of Paris once again.”

Florida A&M University’s incomparable Marching “100” Band is scheduled to appear at the Louis Vuitton Men’s Paris Fashion Week Show.

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10 accompanying staff to perform at the June 23 show at the world-renown Louvre museum in Paris, France.

“It’s wonderful for the Marching “100” to return to Paris for the Louis Vuitton Fashion

The Marching “100” Band, under the leadership of founder William P. Foster, performed in the Bastille Day Parade to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the French Revolution. Among the group of students who were in the French capital was current Director of Bands Shelby Chipman, Ph.D. He received the invitation during a call from an international telephone number on May 31. Initially, Chipman was hesitant about answering.

“I picked up the call and the gentleman said he was representing Louis Vuitton.

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Paris,” Chipman said. “I almost dropped the phone. I’m just so excited for our students to have this opportunity.”

Returning to Paris a second time is personally poignant for Chipman. His last performance with the Marching “100” Band was at the Bastille Day 1989 Parade.

“It’s a credit to our band students and to our institution to do everything to promote the FAMU brand,” Chipman said.

During the all-expenses-paid trip, Band members will conduct rehearsals June 19, 20, 21, and 22 and perform at the show on June 23. They are scheduled to return home the following day.

Known as the “best marching band in the land,” the Marching “100” performed for the 2021 NFL season-opening pregame concert in Tampa last September. The band also performed at the 2021 NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta.

has been the soundtrack to many moments of your life as it has been to ours.

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HE ALTH A H A G R A N T S A I M T O I M P R O V E C O M M U N I T Y H E A LT H The American Heart Association®, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on longer, healthier lives for all, has extended the application deadline for EmPOWERED To Serve Business Accelerator™ financial grant awards that empower entrepreneurs whose innovative ideas address health disparities in underresourced communities. Now through June 19, 2022, interested entrepreneurs may apply to the grant program at empoweredtoserve.org/accelerator.

About 50 million people in the United States are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease because they lack the most basic needs — healthy food, clean air and drinking water, quality education, employment and housing.

Historically, people of color, including Black and Hispanics/Latinos individuals, have higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) largely due to social factors. For example, cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death for Americans – about 60% of adult Black men and women have CVD. Through the EmPowered To Serve Business Accelerator, the American Heart Association supports communities, small

businesses, social entrepreneurs and innovators who are working to reduce health disparities and create ground-breaking social change. Grants are a crucial part of this support as organizers of community health efforts struggle with fewer resources to address an increased demand for services.

The Association provides communities with a bank of resources that help them quickly address barriers to health equity.

Applicants must provide proposed business solutions to specifically address and improve challenges presented by the social determinants of health — the social and economic conditions in which people are born, live, learn, work and play — in historically excluded communities.

Upon selection, candidates will begin six weeks of intensive, online business training before presenting their proposed business solutions to a panel of expert judges at the EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator Finale, which is scheduled to occur on October 20, 2022. At that time, select candidates will have the opportunity to receive financial grants to operationalize models in their specific communities.

The Accelerator’s core curriculum offers

formal instruction on design thinking, customer discovery, market positioning, brand development, fundraising and other essential business functions to help entrepreneurs enhance their business models and demonstrate the viability of projects.

Since 2017, the Accelerator program has trained nearly 80 social entrepreneurs and organizations and provided almost $900,000 in financial grants. Business Accelerator alumni continue to support the lifesaving work of the American Heart Association by participating in local volunteer boards and serving as brand ambassadors at special events and in community meetings.

To learn more, visit empoweredtoserve.org.  ABOUT THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

JOINT CENTER NAMES NEW VP The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies is excited to announce Tykia Warden has joined the team as Vice President of Development.

The addition of this leadership position is part of the Joint Center’s strategic plan to position the think tank as the “go-to” resource on emerging issues that are critical to Black communities.

“Following the addition of our Vice President of Communications Chandra Hayslett and Vice President of Operations and Finance Quinci Moody, the Joint Center continues to strengthen our position as the premier think tank for Black communities with the addition of our Vice President of Development Tykia Warden,” said Joint Center President Spencer Overton. “Tykia brings deep leadership and development experience as the former executive director for the San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation and director of Advancement at the Smithsonian Institute.

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the Joint Center. Further, Tykia is versed in public policy due to her background working on Capitol Hill for a congresswoman. We are thrilled to have a superstar like her on the Joint Center’s leadership team to shepherd our fundraising efforts and build the infrastructure that allows us to deepen our relationships with our key audiences and demonstrate our impact.”

“What drew me to the Joint Center was a unique opportunity to serve in a leadership position encompassing my philanthropic experience and expertise for the enhancement of racial equity and social justice issues,” said Warden. “There is important work to be done in partnership with our donors, community organizations, and civic and business leaders, and I am excited about the issues and challenges the organization is looking to tackle. I’m honored for the opportunity to join the Joint Center’s dedicated staff and help further its mission.”

Warden is a development expert with 15 years of experience leading non-profit and university advancement programs, managing cross-functional teams, designing and

The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities. Through collaboration with numerous organizations, and powered by millions of volunteers, we fund innovative research, advocate for the public’s health and share lifesaving resources. The Dallas-based organization has been a leading source of health information for nearly a century. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, Twitter or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.

For Media Inquiries: 214-706-1173 Justice Harkless: 214.706.1783; Justice.

Harkless@heart.org For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (2428721) heart.org and stroke.org

running comprehensive campaigns, and building a culture of philanthropy within institutions. Prior to joining the Joint Center, she was the executive director for the San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation, where she led the day-to-day business operations and development.

She also held development roles at the Smithsonian Institution and the University of Maryland. Warden earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Indiana University, Bloomington and a master’s degree in organizational communications from Bowie State University. She is currently a doctoral candidate in higher education administration at Northern Illinois University. Warden is a proud member of Jack & Jill of America Inc. Columbia, MD Chapter and a charter member of the Omega Upsilon Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority in Contra Costa County, CA. About the Joint Center: The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, America’s Black think tank, provides compelling and actionable policy solutions to eradicate persistent and evolving barriers to the full freedom of Black people in America. We are the trusted forum for leading experts and scholars to participate in major public policy debates and promote ideas that advance Black communities. We use evidencebased research, analysis, convenings, and strategic communications to support Black communities and a network of allies.

J U N E I S N A T I O N A L O R A L H E A LT H M O N T H June is National Oral Health Month.

This year, Phanord & Associates, P.A., Sabal Palm Dental, P.A. and Caring Dental Services are joining other dental professionals across the nation to highlight the importance of good oral hygiene.

of overall health,” said Dr. Roger Phanord. “Having good oral hygiene helps us keep mouth bacteria under control and lessen the risk of various diseases and conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and lung infection.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), oral health refers to the health of the teeth, gums and the entire oral-facial system that allows us to smile, speak and chew.

Phanord & Associates, P.A., Sabal Palm Dental Associates, P.A. and Caring Dental Services are dedicated to serving patients in a caring and clean environment that allows them to feel safe and secure while receiving the best dental care. All services are provided using new technology, including 3-D X-Rays, digital scans and 3-D printers! Policies are in place to ensure that patients are safe in every case. In the age of COVID-19, equipment is sanitized before, during and after each visit. All practices welcome all patients from different backgrounds and their staff speaks

To have good oral health, you will need a good oral hygiene routine which is a lifelong commitment. A good oral hygiene routine includes brushing at least twice daily, flossing at least once a day and visiting the dentist every six months.

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several languages, including Spanish, Creole, and French.

Phanord & Associates, P.A. is located at 1245 NW 119th Street in North Miami, Florida. Opening hours are Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sabal Palm Dental Associates, P.A. is located at 5337 NE second Avenue in Miami, Florida. To make an appointment, call 305-685-7863 or 305-758-0815. Caring Dental Services has two locations: in Little Havana and Sunrise.

The Little Havana office is located at 127 NW 12th Avenue in Miami, Florida. Call (305) 325-1771 to book your appointment. The Sunrise office is located at 7800 W. Oakland Park Blvd, Suite 114F in Sunrise, Florida. Call (954) 741-5006 to book your appointment.

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END NO TE S ‘ G I R L S F O R A C H A N G E ’ D I VA B A G A U C T I O N P L A N N E D Registration is open for the highly anticipated Diva Bag Auction.

Nonprofit organization, Girls For A Change (GFAC), has 52 designer handbags filled with luxury items, gift certificates, vacation packages, and unique experiences ready for folks to bid on. Ever wanted to get your hands on a coveted Telfar bag?

How about a special edition Gucci?

Not only can you grab an amazing bag, what’s in that bag is just as special: celebrity meet and greets, tickets to broadway shows, and signed celebrity items await.

All proceeds from this year’s Diva

girls is a community investment.

Black women have historically been the pillars and leaders of their community and now they are also the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs in the country, which means more jobs, more community support, and more contributions.

Unfortunately, these often go overlooked. There have been efforts made to erase Black culture and Black history from our schools and oftentimes the things that are taught emphasize struggle and minimize contribution,” says singer and actress Andra Day.

Change staff and participants need our support to purchase a building where Black girls will be affirmed, not overlooked, celebrated and not silenced. As a Black girl, I know the importance of having a safe space to be your full and complete self without judgment and with this, Black girls can thrive,” says Actress Lindsey Blackwell, who will play co-host to the Diva Bag Auction alongside GFAC celebrity advocate Erica Ash.

Bag Auction go towards the One Million Reasons to Build campaign, a year-long campaign to fund the purchase of GFAC’s current building, remodeling costs and continue services provided by the organization for Black girls in the metro-Richmond area. This campaign has been gaining support from celebrities far and wide who want to see Girls For A Change “own it.”

The Diva Bag Auction will be held online, and its auctioneers will be celebrity supporters and GFAC participants. GFAC celebrity advocate Erica Ash, actresses Lindsey Blackwell, Michelle Weaver, and Kyanna Simone, are just some of the celebrities who will be convincing you to get that bag you’ve had your eye on.

together some pretty amazing packages for the auction. Handbags and other items have been generously donated by Anine Bing, Target, NBA/WNBA, Fossil, Gucci, and Chanel (to name a few). Kim Kardashian donated a Lanvin Hobo Cat Bag; Jodie Turner-Smith donated a special edition Gucci Dionysus Shoulder Bag; Flea, from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, donated a signed bass guitar, and Joel Edgerton donated a day on the set.

This is just a small sampling of what participants will find during the Diva Bag Auction!

“My one reason to build for Black girls, although there are many, is not just because I am one, it's also because I believe building for Black

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“When I’m asked why should we build, the answer to me is simple.

The work that Girls For A Change is doing deserves a home. It deserves a hub - a sustainable hub that is owned. There’s something so rich and powerful about these young girls having a place to come to be inspired, poured into, and a place of stability because you have no idea what may go on in some of their lives; where there may be instability. This place serves as an anchor for all of the growth and all of the wonderful things that this organization is doing and will

continue to do. Let’s build.” - Charis Jones, CEO of Sassy Jones and Girls For A Change Immersion Lab Ambassador.

Registration for the auction is open now and the auction will take place in celebration of Juneteenth.

Online bidding opens June 17 and closes at 11:59pm on June 19. All handbags are listed on the site, however what’s in the bag is still a mystery! Stay tuned and follow Girls For A Change on social media (@ GirlsForAChange) as they announce the Diva packages leading up to the event.

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PROTECT KIDS. ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY. SAVE LIVES. THE FDA HAS OUR FULL SUPPORT TO PROHIBIT MENTHOL CIGARETTES AND FLAVORED CIGARS. For decades, Big Tobacco has targeted Black Americans, kids and other communities with menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, profiting at the expense of lives and health.

By advancing rules to prohibit these flavored tobacco products, the FDA is taking historic action to save lives and protect future generations from addiction.

This lifesaving policy must be finalized and implemented without delay.

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