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NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE KICKS OFF COUNTDOWN TO ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Cutting the ribbon to open a FedExsponsored College Fair, the National Urban League kicked off a countdown to its 2016 Conference, expected to draw thousands and stimulate millions in the local economy. “With Baltimore at the epicenter of a renewed focus on civil rights and economic opportunity, the National Urban League is eager to engage with the community ,” said Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League. “The Youth Leadership Summit that’s been taking place this week at Coppin State University and the College Fair that opened today are excellent examples of the empowerment-focused events we’ll be bringing to Baltimore next month.” Shannon A. Brown, SVP/Chief HR & Diversity Officer, FedEx Express, cut the ribbon to open the College Fair.
“We are extremely grateful to FedEx for sponsoring the College Fair, and we look forward to a continuing partnership,” Morial said. J. Howard Henderson, CEO of the Greater Baltimore Urban League said, “We are both proud and excited to welcome the nation to Baltimore as we host this important event. The support provided by Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and the corporate leadership demonstrated by partners like Calvin Butler of BGE and Kim Horn of Kaiser has enabled the broadest possible cross-section of our community to participate in this event on some level.” The nation’s leading political, business, and community leaders will gather August 3 in Baltimore for four days of community service, live entertainment, intellectual exchange and dynamic
dialogue workshops all centered on the Urban League Movement’s agenda to address the challenges of unemployment, educational inequity, and social injustice. With the Conference convening just days after the major-party nominating conventions, the highly-anticipated Presidential Plenary on Thursday morning promises to be a spirited and substantive examination of the candidates’ civil rights and social justice agendas Henderson added, “From author to athletes from statesmen to singers and students, we are prepared to display the talent, tenacity and togetherness that will allow our visitors to discover why we’re called “Charm City” and will make local residents even more proud to call Baltimore home.”
Notable speakers, panelists and honorees include: • Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake • Congressman Elijah E. Cummings • Senior White House Adviser Valerie Jarrett • Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards • BET Chair and CEO Debra Lee • Former Baltimore Mayor and University of Baltimore President Kurt Schmoke • U.S. Education Secretary John B. King, Jr. • Attorneys William H. “Billy” Murphy and Benjamin Crump, representing the families of Freddie Gray and Trayvon Martin • The Rev. Al Sharpton • Entertainment executive and songwriter Kevin Liles
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NATIONAL RADIO ONES’S FOUNDER TO KEYNOTE AT WOMEN’S CONFERENCE TV One, the premiere, AfricanAmerican owned, cable television network in the country and current home of the hit shows UnSung, NewsOneNow, and the reality show R&B Divas; Reach Media, which presents syndicated radio programs like the Rickey Smiley Morning Show and the Tom Joyner Morning Show; Interactive One, home of several popular websites including The Daily Grind and Hello Beautiful; and One Solution, a marketing firm that allows advertisers to take advantage of all of the assets under the Radio One brand. Events planned for the Sixth Annual Women of Color Empowerment Conference include: Cathy Hughes, founder and chairperson of Radio One, Inc., the largest African-American owned and operated broadcasting company in the nation, will be the luncheon keynote speaker for the 6th Annual Women of Color Empowerment Conference (WOCEC). The conference will focus on educating and motivating dynamic Women of Color to lead more effectively. The prestigious event takes place from September 9-11, 2016 at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, located at 321 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The weekend of the WOCEC seeks to educate, encourage, and cultivate women leaders of color. “We are delighted to have the incomparable Cathy Hughes address the conference attendees in a year where our theme is Media Images of Women of Color” said WOCEC Founder Burnadette Norris-Weeks, Esq. “Hundreds of America’s top women leaders of color will convene in South Florida for a weekend of enrichment, enlightenment and empowerment aimed at broadening their spheres of influence and strengthening their ability to effectively lead.” Cathy Hughes is a dynamic, media pioneer who demonstrates the power of one – one woman, one vision, one company - Radio One. Hughes’ unprecedented career has spawned a multi-media conglomerate that generates original content across the spectrums of radio, television and digital media. Her humble 2
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beginnings in Omaha, Nebraska, were not a deterrent to her success but rather part of the catalyst that fueled her ambition to empower African Americans with information and to tell stories from their perspective. In 1999, Cathy Hughes became the first African-American woman to chair a publicly held corporation, following the sale of 7,150,000 shares of common stock to the public. Since that time, she, along with her son and business partner Alfred Liggins, III, has grown Radio One, Inc. into a multi-media company that is an urban radio market leader with 56 stations comprised of hip hop, R&B, gospel and talk radio formats. Radio One is the first AfricanAmerican company in radio history to dominate several major markets simultaneously and is the first woman-owned radio station to rank number one in any major market. Its success has earned Cathy Hughes hundreds of prestigious awards and recognitions including: the ADColor Lifetime Achievement Award, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Chair’s Phoenix Award, the NAACP Chairman’s Award, the Giant of Broadcasting Award, the Uncommon Height of Excellence Award, the Essence Women Shaping the World Award, the Ida B. Wells Living Legacy Award, and induction into the American Advertising Federation Hall of Fame. Today, Radio One is the parent corporation of several subsidiaries:
• Friday, September 9 at 6:30 p.m. – Reception and Concert; Miki Howard, Avery Sunshine and the Alan Paul Band. Cost:
$75.00 per person; $500.00 for VIP table of 4 with special gifts and adult beverages. • Saturday, September 10 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Empowerment Conference; A multitude of empowerment sessions and dynamic topics of interest for everyone; plus a powerful luncheon with Media Legend Cathy Hughes – Cost: $100 per person. • Sunday, September 11 at 8:30 a.m. – Purses, Pearls and Slippers Sisterhood Breakfast; This breakfast overlooking the beautiful Fort Lauderdale Beach seeks to empower financially so that attendees can live their fullest life. Learn the 7 Steps to 7 Figures from global television business expert Deborah Owens — Cost: $50 per person.
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POLITICAL COMMENTARY CHANGING OUR MENTALITY TO NEW YORK TREND CHANGE OUR REALITY
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By Brittney Grimes, NY Trend Staff Writer There is nothing more disturbing than the chaos and killings that are witnessed in any nation. Those killings have been occurring in America senselessly and unnecessarily. Retaliation and annihilation are not the answers. Our past great leaders of the Civil Rights Movement did not fight for a Black America, but for a beautifully diverse nation. They wanted peace and fought for peace. Anger is something that is real. Anger, hate and fear are the real weapons of any of these tragedies. These emotional feelings are like ticking time bombs, ready to explode inside of a person at any time. Once people have hatred in their heart or mind for a race, religion, sexual orientation or any other aspects of society, they become a toxin that can leak their chemically dangerous idioms onto others. And guns are not the only problem. If a man doesn’t have a gun, he will find another weapon and way to invoke his ideology and violence on others.
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We are living in perilous times. People are hurting, aching and distressed. You do have to put yourself in the shoes of the families of those killed. Losing a loved one has got to be the most excruciating, unbearable and painful experience. But having a vendetta will only cause more pain, and the sequence will never end using this method. Hatred is the cancer of society, killing and causing a vicious, deadly cycle. Black lives matter. Children’s lives matter; police officers’ lives matter; Christian, Muslims, Buddhist, Jewish lives matters, LBGT lives matter. Everyday profiling and injustice is a very real tragedy, but we must learn to say “how can we move forward and not backwards in this great nation?” And the answer is that all lives do matter and we all bleed red. We must stop looking at the problem and look for ways to solve it. Otherwise, killings will never end and countless innocent people will die, all because the weapon of hatred, fear and anger has taken on a life in reality. And we have to change our mentality to change our reality.
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The mentality is the biggest issue that needs to be changed. The pessimism, the misunderstandings and the fear of the unknown. It could be a mental instability in someone or a dangerous way of thinking in general. The weapons provide access for many of these individuals to act on their sick ideas that they have created in their mind. People need to stop hating others because of the color of their skin, and also stop blaming every officer for the deaths of many brothers and sisters in this nation, just as you can’t blame an entire religion for a few bad people. There are too many deadly shootings in America, giving new meaning to the word terrorism. Terrorism is extreme beliefs;
terrorism is violence. Terrorism is not a million miles away in third world nations. It is here on our soil. One dangerous thought can turn any sane individual into a threat to the nation. Thoughts of hate, vengeance and fear are the most deadly weapons in the world. There does need to be better action taken on gun laws. However, the killer at the church in South Carolina, the murderer at the night club in Florida and the sniper at the recent protests in Dallas all had one weapon in common: the deadly weapons of anger, hate and fear.
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NEWS DIVERSITY IN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ESSENTIAL TO EXPANDING OPPORTUNITY In response to the US Supreme Court’s ruling on Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin, upholding fair access to higher education, National Urban League President Marc H. Morial today reiterated the League’s strong support for affirmative action. “Diversity in our nation’s colleges and universities is essential to our national interest, and, especially in these very racially and ethnically challenged times, for reducing racial isolation and the ugliness of hatred on our nation’s campuses,” Morial said. “These times require policies that help foster diversity, inclusion and understanding in our system of higher education – not a retrenchment into divisiveness.” The National Urban League had filed an amicus brief in the case. “The Court’s decision in Fisher II safeguards the ability of AfricanAmericans to participate fully in our nation’s economic life without facing the invidious barriers of discrimination,” Morial said.
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“While African Americans have seized educational opportunity and grown the ranks of African American college graduates, the promise of equity and opportunity in education remains unfulfilled. Affirmative action policies such as those adopted by universities that are consistent with Grutter v. Bollinger have been crucial to reducing gaps in educational attainment over the past 50 years.”
FREE COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR JULY 23RD W H AT T O O K Y O U A L I F E T I M E TO LEARN CAN BE LOST IN MINUTES.
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and the Christian Light Missionary Baptist Church announce a Long Beach Community Health Fair will take place on Saturday, July 23rd. The event is free and open to the public from 10am to 2pm at the Christian Light Missionary Baptist Church, located at 620 Rev. JJ Evans Blvd. in Long Beach. The goal is to increase awareness of public health issues and chronic disease prevention.
screenings, and participate in exercise and healthy food demonstrations. Blood donors are sought for the Community Health Fair as well. County Executive Mangano’s office will offer free senior and child identification cards.
County Executive Mangano stated, “This Long Beach Community Health Fair helps raise awareness of important public health issues and offers residents free access to health screenings and other important information on programs.”
Participants in the health fair include NuHealth Family Health Centers, South Nassau Communities Hospital, Fidelis Care, WellCare, United Healthcare, Planned Parenthood, American Red Cross, Sisters United In Health, the Nassau County Department of Health and the Nassau County Department of Social Services. Job opportunities will be available as well with certain participating companies.
Health fair attendees will have the opportunity to speak with local health professionals, obtain voluntary blood pressure, cholesterol and vision
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ENTERTAINMENT BLACK FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES PANELS, SESSIONS AND GUESTS Actor, writer and producer Miguel A. Núñez Jr. (Juwanna Mann, Belle’s) makes his first appearance at CCBFF, lending his considerable talent and insight to help educate CCBFF’s film maker audience through panel discussions and oneon-one feedback on film and madefor-TV movie pitches. The CCBFF special guest lineupalso includes April Reign, #OscarSoWhite Creator, Managing Editor of BroadwayBlack.com and Editor-at-Large for Nu Tribe Magazine; Gil Robertson IV, Co-Founder and President of the African American Film Critics Association; Jamie Broadnax, Creator of #BlackPantherSoLIT and @BlackGirlNerds; Maurice Moore, producer, director, screenwriter,and CEO and Founder of Anaik Films; Fran Harris, television personality, author, and life and business coach extraordinaire; Tynicka Battle, Founder of TBD; and filmmaker-on-the-rise Xavier Burgin, writer and director of On Time and Olde E, who recently landed a licensing deal with HBO. The Capital City Black Film Festival (CCBFF) today announced its first slate of panels, sessions and guest appearances for its 2016 Film Festival, taking place August 25th – 28th at the Austin Convention Center.
“The Capital City Black Film Festival is the place to see, meet and appreciate some of the best and brightest emerging Black filmmaking talent on the planet,” said Winston G. Williams, Executive Director of CCBFF. “We are truly grateful to the
fans and film community who have shown such overwhelming support for our mission of making a positive impact on the Black independent film market.” This year’s Festival begins on Thursday evening, August 25th, with a Filmmaker Welcome Reception (invitation only) in
“ The Capital City Black Film Festival is the place to see, meet and appreciate some of the best and brightest emerging Black filmmaking talent on the planet.”
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downtown Austin, followed by the event’s opening night celebration and feature film at the Austin Convention Center. On Friday, August 26th, and Saturday, August 27th, Festival attendees will enjoy film screenings, premieres, talkbacks with film directors and casts, panel discussions, workshops, parties, a CCBFF Vendor Pop-Up Shop and the closing night Awards Gala. The weekend will culminate with a Filmmaker Farewell Brunch (invitation only) on Sunday. Panels, Sessions and Workshops CCBFF panels, sessions and workshops are designed inform, educate and inspire filmmakers and film lovers alike. They include:
•B lack (Panther) Power – A panel discussion on the current state of diversity in Hollywood and what impact Marvel’s Black Panther movie will have on how the industry perceives the domestic and international market for Black films. • The Distribution Game: Is There An Art To Selling Your Movie? – Industry insiders discuss what filmmakers can do to give themselves the best shot at a distribution deal. • Filmmaker Spotlight: A Q&A with Xavier Burgin – Learn from this savvy indie filmmaker’s success in using social media to build his brand and fan base. • The Write Way – A free screenwriting workshop with Fran Harris for established and aspiring filmmakers. Festival passes and individual event tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at www. capcitybff.com/passes. CCBFF is still accepting submissions in the categories of narrative features, documentary features, short films and music videos. The late deadline is July 17th; please visit www.capcitybff.com for more information about the submission process.
VIACOM EXPANDS WITH INTERNATIONAL LAUNCH OF BET PLAY
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) announced the launch of BET Play, Viacom’s first-ever direct-to-consumer, subscription video on demand (SVOD) application for the adult audience, giving fans in 100 countries direct mobile access to BET’s signature award shows, current and classic television series, documentaries, standup comedy, entertainment news and legendary musical performances. BET Play offers fans an opportunity to watch English-language BET content on their iOS and Android smartphones and tablets, as well as AirPlay-enabled television sets, without the need for a broader pay TV subscription. The launch of the BET Play streaming app is timed to coincide with this year’s starstudded 2016 BET Awards, Red Carpet and after show featuring spectacular performances, must-see moments, outstanding talent, and exquisite music. This year’s broadcast promises to be one of the best yet, with returning hosts Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross, alreadyannounced performances by Alicia Keys, Maxwell and more, and a moving tribute to legendary musician Prince featuring performances by Sheila E., The Roots, D’Angelo and Janelle Monae. “The launch of BET Play significantly expands the brand’s geographic availability by making it available direct to consumer in many markets where it has not previously had an established presence on TV,”
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said Michael D. Armstrong, Executive Vice President and General Manager, International Brand Development, Viacom International Media Networks.
With an innovative, intuitive design and a user-friendly, video-first interface, BET Play offers hundreds of current long form episodes from sixteen global franchises, including Being Mary Jane starring Gabrielle Union, Real Husbands of Hollywood starring Kevin Hart, Chasing Destiny starring Kelly Rowland, Zoe Ever After starring Brandy Norwood, and classic interviews from 106 & PARK, in addition to digital-first short-form original series such as #BLX, quick clips, musical performances, and more. BET Play is also the only place to watch live streams of BET’s tent-pole events and awards shows, including the BET Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards and the Soul Train Awards. The BET Play app also features a live linear feed of BET Soul, the premiere destination and leading music source for all soul music including: R&B, Neo Soul, Alternative Soul, Classic Soul, relative Hip Hop, and Caribbean music. BET Play reaches an international audience where they live – smartphones, tablets, and other digital devices – and creates a tailored experience perfect for each of these screens. “For people around the world who love Black culture, BET Play will enable fans to access our content when and where they
want it,” said Debra Lee, Chairman and CEO of BET Networks.
to adapt to a particular market, partner or brand’s needs.”
BET Play is the latest addition to the Viacom Play Plex suite of mobile TV apps, which offer smartphone and tablet users around the world access to the best content from all of Viacom’s international TV brands, anytime and anywhere.
BET Play is available now for download on iOS and Android devices for a subscription fee of $3.99 a month. Beginning today, fans signing up for the service can experience BET Play with a seven-day trial free of charge.
First launched in the fourth quarter of 2015, the Viacom Play Plex apps are available to launch in every one of the 180 international territories in which Viacom owns and operates TV channels. There are separate mobile Play apps for each of Viacom’s major international TV channel brands – Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Paramount Channel, Spike and BET – offering video-on-demand access to a range of current and library content, as well as a live, local linear stream of the relevant channel, and other content including games for Nick Play. To date, Play Plex apps are available in more than 40 markets, have been downloaded more than 8 million times and streamed 150 million times. “We’ve seen incredible interest in, and uptake of, our Play Plex suite of apps, which have completely exceeded our expectations,” said Bob Bakish, President and CEO, Viacom International Media Networks. “These products give our audiences the content they want, how they want it, and offer VIMN the flexibility
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NEWS HILLARY CLINTON ADDRESSED 107TH NAACP ANNUAL CONVENTION
Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton (L) talks with Cornell William Brooks President and CEO of the NAACP before addressing the crowd Photo by John Sommers II/Getty Images
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton addressed attendees at the 107th Annual NAACP Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio on Monday, July 18. The convention ran from July 16th – 20th at the Duke Energy Center under the theme, “Our Lives Matter, Our Votes Count.” “In every presidential election, we invite each of the candidates to address our convention, and we are delighted to have Secretary Clinton join us,” said NAACP Chairman Roslyn M. Brock. “Secretary Clinton had the opportunity to address a gathering of dedicated activists and advocates from across the nation, and we are proud to offer a chance for the candidates to speak about the major issues affecting civil rights today.”
“In these violent and horrifying times, when a new generation is waking to call for police accountability, economic and educational equality and protecting the right to vote for all people, this election marks a significant moral moment for America,” said NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks. “We looked forward to hearing Secretary Clinton’s priorities and plan to advance our issues of social justice.” Every presidential election year, the NAACP extends invitations to both the Republican and Democratic nominees for president to address the NAACP membership during their annual July convention. Past speakers have included President Barack Obama, Governor Mitt Romney, Senator John
McCain, Senator John Kerry, President George W. Bush, Vice President Al Gore and President Bill Clinton. At the convention, members from the organization’s 2,200 branches and conferences will hold sessions on local activism, debate and adopt
new policy for the organization, and welcome new youth and college leaders joining the movement. This year’s convention will also set the stage for a massive voter engagement and registration initiative to ensure that voters are empowered and heard in the November 8th election.
POWER SEASON 3 MAKES STRONGEST RUN YET Tune in for the anticipated third season of the STARZ original hit drama series “Power,” moving to Sunday nights, on STARZ. Season 3 finds James St. Patrick as the owner of new nightclubs, out of the drug game, and in a rekindled relationship with his first love, Angela — the AUSA sworn to bring him to justice. But just as they begin to believe James’ past criminal persona of ‘Ghost’ may finally be behind them, both are forced to face the consequences 6
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of running from a life from which no one gets away clean. Video clips from the first episode can be viewed below, as well as embed codes and raw files that can be used for posting and previewing the first episode in your features. SEASON THREE PREMIERE EPISODE 301: “CALL ME JAMES” Out of the drug game and with new nightclubs, James St. Patrick is ready to leave “Ghost” behind and begin his new life with Angela.
Just one problem: someone knows the truth about Vladimir, Drifty, Ruiz, and Lobos. Angela learns of a shocking discovery at work, and now must decide where to draw the line between love and honor. Without her husband by her side, Tasha reels from the death of Shawn while having an unsettling theory as to the identity of his killer. On his own in the underworld, Tommy is forced to make some bold moves while he
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receives a gruesome reminder of his assignment to kill Ghost.
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STREET DEDICATED TO THETA IOTA OMEGA CHAPTER
ANNUAL LONG ISLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM EXPO
of recognition and unveil the new sign, reading “AKA Theta Iota Omega Way.”
One of the Top 10 Must See Summer Film Festivals in U.S. Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that the Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) will be held through July 21st at the historic Bellmore Movies. LIIFE was named “One of the Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” by MovieMaker Magazine. “The Long Island International Film Expo treats the public to a vast array of independent films of every genre and allows residents to meet many of the filmmakers while also generating a positive economic impact from filmmakers staying in our hotels and dining in our restaurants,” said County Executive Mangano. “Nassau County is quickly becoming the Hollywood East of the industry as events such as these help filmmakers find locations for future film projects while in town.” This year’s festival will honor TV icon, Ed Asner, who will be accepting a Lifetime Achievement Award. Ed starred in such television programs as The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Lou Grant. Robert Clohessy (Blue Bloods, Boardwalk Empire, Oz) will receive a Creative Achievement Award. Angela Anton of Anton News will be accepting a Humanitarian Award for her efforts with numerous charities including EAC Network, the American Liver Foundation and the North Shore Family Guidance Center. Actor Sal Rendino will be honored with a Rising Star Award. An actor for many years on the independent circuit and with guest appearances on Royal Pains and Law & Order: SVU, Sal can now be seen as a
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recurring character in two major series: Billions and The Get Down, which will be premiering in August via Netflix. Celebrities attending the closing night party and awards ceremony on Thursday, July 21 include Kevin Brown (30 Rock), Joe Donofrio (Goodfellas, Are We There Yet), William Sadler (Shawshank Redemption) and Ilene Kristen (General Hospital). The event begins with a buffet at 5:00 p.m. in the Filmmakers Lounge and moves to the Bellmore Movies at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 per film block, and $8 for senior citizens or students with ID. From Monday through Friday during any film block that begins 5 p.m. or earlier, seniors and students can bring a friend for free for a 2-for-1 special (not to be combined with other offers). Day passes are $25, Gold Passes for all movies are $65 and a Platinum Pass for all movies and events, the Closing Night Party and Awards Ceremony is $110. The Closing night party and awards ceremony are $65 general admission, or $55 for seniors and students. Nassau County and Town of Hempstead employees receive $2 off on general admission tickets (with employee ID card) and LIRR customers receive the same discount with a train ticket. For tickets and information on the LIIFE, please visit http://longislandfilmexpo. com/tickets/ or https://www. eventbrite.com/d/bellmore/ film-festivals-bellmore/?crt=reg ular&sort=best
Deputy Mayor Luis Figueroa; Kiona P. DeWitt, Theta Iota Omega Chapter President; Dr. Marion Fleming, Doris White, Wilma Holmes Tootle, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. International Sisterly Relations Chairman; Leah E. Watson, Theta Iota Omega Chapter; Village of Hempstead Mayor Wayne J. Hall Sr. and Village of Hempstead Trustee Don Ryan, Dr. Terrecita Watkis (seated) and Mr. Roy Watkis (seated).
The Village of Hempstead recently dedicated Saint Regis Place to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Iota Omega Chapter in honor of the organization’s 50 years of service and to local community leader Dr. Terrecita Watkis. More than 30 members of the community watched Mayor Wayne J. Hall Sr. present the members of Theta Iota Omega Chapter with a certificate
The Village of Hempstead and Theta Iota Omega Chapter have shared a special partnership in improving the lives of Hempstead residents for 50 years. Many chapter-sponsored community service initiatives and events have greatly impacted the Hempstead community. Dr. Watkis has lived on Saint Regis Place for 52 years and is a charter member of Theta Iota Omega Chapter. Her commitment to the community, beautifying the neighborhood and helping others has inspired Hempstead residents and members of the Theta Iota Omega chapter for generations. This street dedication recognized the Theta Iota Omega Chapter and their dedication to helping the residents in the Village of Hempstead access opportunities and succeed.
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