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N AT ION AL R e g i s t r at i o n ADCOLOR, the premier organization dedicated to celebrating and promoting professionals of color and diversity in the creative industries, today announced registration for its 2020 event, ADCOLOR Everywhere, is now open.

ADCOLOR Everywhere, which includes the ADCOLOR Conference, ADCOLOR FUTURES program and the 14th Annual ADCOLOR Awards, will feature 49 hours of content, 17 mainstage panels, two concerts and a stellar award show across three days. The virtual event will take place from September 8-10th, and attendees can register at adcoloreverywhere.virtualeventsite. com.

ADCOLOR is offering two registration packages this year: ADCOLOR Everywhere Complimentary or ADCOLOR Everywhere Unlimited.

The Complimentary package is free and provides access to mainstage content, the FUTURES Hackathon, the ADCOLOR After Dark Concert and the ADCOLOR Award Show & After Party. The Unlimited option, which has a $200 fee, includes all items offered in the Complimentary package as well as an additional 55 breakout sessions featuring over 100 industry thought leaders. Unlimited ticket holders will have access to content through December 31, 2020 and will also unlock networking and live engagement

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Beginning on September 8th, registered attendees will be able to view ADCOLOR Everywhere content directly from the virtual event site. Content will also be streamed live to a variety of ADCOLOR’s social media platforms.

“As is clear from our title, we want to bring ADCOLOR Everywhere this year, and we’re hoping to do so by eliminating as many barriers as possible for our community,” said Tiffany R. Warren, Founder and President of ADCOLOR. “We felt that the wider reach was especially important considering the challenges we have endured as a society this year. It’s safe to say we all need this time to inspire and champion one another, as well as to engage in meaningful discussions on what progress and change will look like moving forward.”

COMMITMENTS MADE challenges in accessing the resources, network and capital they need to thrive,” said Asahi Pompey, President of the Goldman Sachs Foundation and Global Head of Corporate Engagement. “The pandemic has laid bare the inequities faced by the Black community, and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is proud to support the City’s efforts to create meaningful opportunity for Black-owned businesses.”

Building upon its longstanding partnership with the City, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses will support BE NYC by facilitating access to affordable financing and business education. Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is committed to advance the solutions outlined in Mayor de Blasio and Commissioner Doris’ blueprint to support Black-owned businesses across New York City.

CLOSING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE

More than 70% of Black business owners indicated that they want assistance reaching more customers and growing their sales. In this current moment, where virtual storefronts and e-commerce are more important than ever, Mastercard will join New York City in its efforts, helping to ensure that Black entrepreneurs survive and thrive in a post-COVID economy by providing the resources they need and deserve to launch and maintain their business, as well as expand and improve their online presence. This includes:  Delivering tailored business education and mentorship designed exclusively with and for the Black business community of

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As part of the annual event, the 2020 class of ADCOLOR FUTURES will be participating in the ADCOLOR FUTURES Hackathon. Embracing the 2020 theme of “Here For It”, the topic of this year’s hackathon, presented by Apple, will be “Here For Racial Justice”. In small teams and with the help of industry coaches, the FUTURES will use collaboration, design thinking and rapid prototyping skills to build a creative solution to a unique challenge presented that day.

They will be given a platform to present their ideas to a panel of judges and industry professionals, and winners will be announced at a later time during the conference.

Please continue to visit adcoloreverywhere.virtualeventsite. com and follow @adcolor on social media for additional updates on the conference and award show content.

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NYC to address the challenges they face, including the ability to reach and sell to customers online.  Providing access to the Mastercard Main Street Resource Center including its suite of services and Digital Doors™ initiative, to further provide the digital tools needed to run their business.  Helping Black entrepreneurs establish virtual storefronts and providing effective cyber-security safeguards at no cost.

“It’s time to acknowledge that starting and growing a business is hard enough without the additional challenges of a system that feels built to hold you back, ” said Ajay Banga, Chief Executive Officer of Mastercard. “We have to stack the deck in favor of success for everyone. That means doing our part in pulling down the road blocks and giving NYC’s Black-owned businesses the tools and resources they need to take hold of the opportunities before them now and the power to grow and thrive into tomorrow. Joining Mayor de Blasio and Commissioner Doris in this effort is just one way we can help level the playing field and close the digital divide so that the digital economy really can benefit everyone, everywhere.”

LAUNCHING A BE NYC ACCELERATOR

Through an initial $3 million investment of capital and operating funds from the City Council, the Brooklyn Navy Yard, The Young Men's Initiative, and SBS will launch a BE NYC accelerator to help cultivate businesses for the economy of tomorrow. This effort will include meeting space and technical assistance focusing

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on launching and growing local Blackowned businesses. The Brooklyn Navy Yard will identify partners to build out the space, curate an active community and product programming for participants.

“The Brooklyn Navy Yard continues to invest in initiatives that address the need for racial equity including expanded access and resources for underserved communities,” said David Ehrenberg, President & CEO of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation. “The BE NYC accelerator will directly support Black entrepreneurs as the Yard continues to do its part to rebuild and reshape the City's economy — one that values and celebrates the contributions of women and our Black and Brown neighbors. We thank the de Blasio administration for including us as we re-envision the future of the business community in New York City.”

“As Black entrepreneurs, we know firsthand the sacrifice and determination needed to start a business or work in a corporate office and understand the challenges our community faces as they embark on that journey,” said the BE NYC Cabinet. “The BE NYC initiative not only highlights the barriers in a milestone report, but also actively works to dismantle them through innovative, collaborative solutions. We know that eradicating a system built on hate can only be done through partnership and we are delighted with this incredible opportunity to help shape the future of Black business and the future of NYC.” “Addressing the wealth gap cannot

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ADCOLOR® is a not-for-profit 501(c) (6) organization whose mission is to celebrate and champion diversity in the creative industries. Our process is twofold. First, we help individuals and organizations RISE UP, letting their accomplishments and ideas shine. Then we teach these new leaders and wouldbe-mentors how to REACH BACK and find others who deserve to be noticed and promoted. Our goal is to create a community of diverse professionals who are here to support and uplift one another. Learn more by visiting www. adcolor.org.

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be accomplished without addressing the longstanding inequities in Black communities, particularly the lack of access to financial services that have barred Black entrepreneurs from competing on a level playing field. I applaud the Mayor and SBS for utilizing public-private partnerships to drive BE NYC’s mission in fostering a black business community that has more access to the resources required to thrive,” said Congressman Gregory W. Meeks.

“The COVID-19 public health emergency has exacerbated existing racial economic disparities in our city and throughout the country,” said Senator Leroy Comrie. “Black entrepreneurs in SD14 and throughout the city want to be heard and they want access to the capital and resources that historically have not been afforded to them. I commend the Mayor and Commissioner for their commitment to this initiative and the broader issue of reducing the Black wealth gap.”

“As a Member of the Senate’s Committee on Commerce, Economic Development, and Small Business I applaud the City’s commitments to further Black entrepreneurship throughout New York City,” said State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud. “The BE NYC Accelerator is an innovative way to promote Black-owned small businesses and entrepreneurship throughout the five-boroughs. I am excited to promote this new program in my district as I know this will greatly benefit my constituents and the local economy of south-east Brooklyn.”

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NEWS NCBW Names New ME TRO NEW YORK CHAIR National Congress of Black Women names Michelle Mitchell as Organizing Chair for the Metro New York Chapter.

Michelle Mitchell has shown proven leadership in a wide cross-section of society and will be a great asset to the National Congress of Black Women. ABOUT: Michelle Mitchell Organizing Chair for Metro New York Chapter of the National Congress of Black Women - Michelle Mitchell has certification in Computer Systems Technology and has worked for companies such as Credit Suisse First Boston, SONY, Goldman Sachs, and Yahoo. Inc. During the early 2000s, Michelle created an online support and empowerment group for women of color called: The Phenomenal Women Group. It's Facebook page has 100k members and has developed into an App/Online community for Black Women and Women of Color.

In the summer of 2019, Michelle applied and was chosen out of a pool of 1000 persons to be part of NASA Social, a program under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Nasa Social formerly called NASA Tweetup is a program to provide opportunities for NASA's space enthusiast to learn and share information about NASA's missions, people, and program.

In early 2020 Michelle was chosen as a mentor for the Global Hack, the biggest online hackathon in the world fighting to battle the problems we are facing as a global society due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Michelle is a Former Board member to the BBALP (Bisila Bokoko African Literacy Project), Former Long Beach, NY Branch NAACP VP 2003, She has memberships in, African American Chamber of Commerce of Long Island (LIAACC), National Council of Negro Women, NAACP, Urban League of Long Island, St. George's Society of New York, The New York Caledonian Club, New York Women Chambers, and IVY. Michelle is passionate about STEM and believes that we need NewYorkTrendnyc

to have more black girls involved with STEM programs, Michelle wishes to utilize her relationships to assist this need with the memberships, she has with the Planetary Society and The National Space Society. While not working as a volunteer for the many charitable organizations that she is a member of, she enjoys spending time contributing to a few online publications and time with her family.

ABOUT: Ms. S Monet Wahls Organizing ViceChair - Simone-Monet Wahls began ameliorating the lives of future leaders in 1989 when Future Executives, Inc. (FE) was founded. She collaborated with schools in her community while working simultaneously in the entertainment field in various capacities. S. Monet created a “Pen Pal Career Exploration” program, which allowed students to gain insight into a career interest via letter writing to adults in various careers.

Simone-Monet was promoted to a Central Administrator in 2003.

For over two decades, she has worked with principals, teachers, parents, and students to enhance instructional practices for English language learners, special needs, and at-risk students. S. Monet has obtained several certifications and training which contribute to the work she does with today’s youth and young adults. In 2011 and 2014, the White House Business Council invited her and a number of business leaders from around the country to the White House to talk about business development and competitiveness. Several of the business owners in the room talked about how critical portions of the Jobs Act would not only aid the economy but also help current and future entrepreneurs grow, hire, and succeed.

Simone-Monet Wahls has received an NAACP NYCHA Branch “Women on the Move” award, advises several executives including school administrators and leaders of companies, and served two years on the College Board’s Dream Deferred Advisory Committee.

The National Congress of

Black Women, Inc. (NCBW) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 1984, dedicated to the educational, political, economic and cultural development of African American women and their families. NCBW also serves as a non-partisan voice and instrument on issues pertaining to the appointment of African American women at all levels of government, and to increase African American women's participation in the educational, political, economic,

The Founding Members; Hon. C. DeLores Tucker, Convening Founder Hon. Shirley Chisholm, Chair Emeritus Rev. Willie Barrow Lezli Baskerville, Esq. Dr. Mary Berry Hon. Cardiss Collins Dr. Dorothy I. Height Hon. Alexis Herman Hon. Charlene Drew Jarvis Mrs. Coretta Scott King Hon. Gloria Lawlah Hon. Hilda Mason Ms. Jewell Jackson McCabe Hon. Eleanor Holmes Norton Hon. Wilhelmina J. Rolark, Esq. Hon. Mary Terrell, Esq. Ms. Pat

and social arenas. Currently, NCBW provides opportunities for women for leadership and decision-making positions in government, non-profit organizations, and the private sector.

NCBW’s mission is to educate youth on the responsibilities of good citizenship and the importance of engaging the political process, while also providing opportunities for internships and other learning experiences at the local, state, national, and global levels.

The National Congress of Black Women's founding chairs were Shirley Chisholm and Dr. C. Delores Tucker. The current chair of the organization is Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq.

Tyson Hon. Shirley Wilcher Hon. Nadine Winter.

Their mission is to educate youth on the responsibilities of good citizenship and the importance of engaging the political process, while also providing opportunities for internships and other learning experiences at the local, state, national, and global levels.

The New York Metro Chapter of the NCBW is an affiliate chapter of the National Congress of Black Women located online at https://www. nationalcongressbw.org Due to the Covid-19 chapter events will be held virtually under further notice.

For more information on NCBW or to inquire about how to join the chapter as a member visit: www. ncbwmetrony.org

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COMMENTARY

Why

Vote?

Because Your LIFE & HAPPINESS M ay D e p e n d On It

Why vote when you are just one person among millions? You're about to learn 13 good reasons. But here's the most basic answer: If you care about your future and want the best things for your friends, your family, other people, and the environment, you should vote in every election.

Most U.S. citizens who are 18 or over have the right to be part of the political decision-making process that impacts all of us. Why would you ignore that enormous privilege?

Our right to vote is fundamental to our way of life. It's why many Americans believe that not voting equals not caring. Simply put, it is our responsibility to vote because our freedom to pursue happiness depends on having a functional, representative democracy. The system only works if we participate in it.

When it comes to the well-being of college students and young people, voting is especially important.

Your inaction can have long-lasting ramifications that are hard to overcome when you're older. That's

why what happens on election day 2020 (November 3) is highly significant. All we really have is the present moment. Yes, every election matters. But no election matters more than the current one. It will always be that way.

So if you're an eligible American citizen, here's why you should vote:  Your vote is your voice (and you deserve to be heard)  A lot more is at stake than just who becomes president  Students and young people have the power to change everything  Higher education is becoming out of reach for too many Americans  Health care is still a major problem that your votes can help

solve  Climate change threatens everybody's future (including yours)  You owe it to America's heroes (past and present)  You'll be seen as a doer, not a complainer  Other people are depending on you to do the right thing  It's your duty to help prevent fascism and tyranny  You're lucky you even have the right to vote  Elections can have severe consequences that last for decades  You probably don't have a good excuse not to vote

Learn how and where to register to vote right now!

Be a C it i zen W e Can All Be P ro u d O f !

For the health of our democracy and your own well-being, we need you to vote; 2020 and 2022 are only the beginning. Stay informed, hold your elected officials accountable, and vote in as many future elections as you're physically and mentally able to.

And don't forget about the power of education. The more you know (and the more you're able to do), the better off you, your community, and our nation will be. America is strongest when people like you have the skills to take advantage of the opportunities that are available to them.

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ENTER TAINMENT Anthony Anderson Receives HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME STAR Howard University student, Anthony Anderson attended his Walk of Fame ceremony on Friday—one day before his 50th birthday—alongside his family and friends, sharing on Instagram that “Dreams do come true.” “Today was a GREAT day! Dreams do come true! Those dreams are made possible thru faith, hard work, patience and sacrifice! I want to thank everyone that’s been a part of my journey thus far.”

Anthony said in his Instagram post.

In 2018, Anthony announced on Jimmy Fallon that he’s on the road to graduating from Howard University alongside his son, Nathan Anderson, in 2022.

“I was paying for college myself, and I ran out of money after my Junior year,” Anderson says of his decision to drop out of college during his younger years. Anthony Anderson’s story is definitely one that exhibits delay without denial as he has been working to find a way to finish his final year of undergraduate studies.

Alongside the message, the Los

Angeles native shared a series of photos from the ceremony, including images of him posing with the star. In another photo, Anderson’s family is seen celebrating in true pandemic fashion—wearing custom masks adorned with Anderson’s smile and beard. “I was looking forward to the pomp and circumstance that surrounds anyone getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, because not just anyone can or will get that,” Anderson told Variety in an interview published on Friday.

He also told the outlet he had hoped to celebrate big with his family and friends but “unfortunately that type of event can’t happen because of what’s happening in the world right now.”

Still, Anderson said the honor is a testament to how hard he has worked throughout his career.

“It’s surreal in a way to see where I’ve come from, the work that I put into this and that I still put into this, and then it all culminating in and having that work paid off with a star on that same Hollywood Walk of Fame,” he said. “You couldn’t write a story better than that."

'THE HAVES AND THE HAVE NOTS' RETURNS WITH A TWO-EPISODE PREMIERE OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the mid-season return of its hit Tyler Perry drama "The Haves and the Have Nots," set to premiere two back-to-back episodes on Tuesday, August 25 at 8:00 p.m.

ET/PT. The popular series roars back to the screen with a vengeance as the Cryer, Harrington and Young families fight for their very existence.

"The Haves and the Have Nots" is the #1 original cable series among African- American Women and total viewers. It is also among the Top 5 original scripted series on adsupported cable.

The mid-season premiere of "The Haves and the Have Nots" is packed with more of what has made the OWN series a long-running hit-more revenge, deceit, betrayal, decadence and destruction, leaving the lives of every character forever changed. The series stars John Schneider (Jim Cryer), Tika Sumpter (Candace Young), Angela Robinson (Veronica Harrington), Renee Lawless (Katheryn Cryer), Crystal Fox (Hannah Young), Peter Parros (David Harrington), Tyler Lepley (Benny Young), Gavin Houston (Jeffrey Harrington), Aaron O'Connell (Wyatt Cryer), Nicholas J.

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Muscarella (Officer Justin), Brett Davis (Mitch) and Brock Yurich (Madison).

From Tyler Perry Studios, "The Haves and the Have Nots" is written, directed and executive produced by Tyler Perry.

Tyler Perry Studios is a state-of-theart film and television production facility founded in 2006 by actor, producer, filmmaker, playwright and philanthropist Tyler Perry. Located in Atlanta, Georgia on the historic grounds of the former Fort McPherson army base, the new 330-acre campus is one of the largest production studios in the country. It boasts a variety of shooting locations including 40 buildings on the national register of historic places, 12 purpose-built sound stages, 200 acres of green space, and an expansive backlot.

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader.

Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand and the magnetism of the channel. OWN is a leading destination for a premium scripted and unscripted programming from today's most innovative storytellers.

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FILM BOUNCE ANNOUNCES 2020-21 NEW ORIGINALS FROM TOP NAMES BOUNCE, the first and only broadcast and multi-platform entertainment network serving African Americans, today unveiled its 2020-21 original programming slate during the 2020 summer press tour.

The wide-ranging array of originals includes: Two new comedy seriesone produced by Cedric The Entertainer - three new movies, a limited-run true-crime murder mystery, the U.S. premiere of a new documentary special about the death of Michael Jackson, the renewal of the mega-hit drama Saints & Sinners plus a first-ever stand-alone movie based on the franchise, new seasons of popular network sitcoms In The Cut and Family Time, the 29th annual Bounce Trumpet Awards and more.

New Scripted Series - Bounce will debut two new original comedies looking - and laughing - at single life from both the male and female perspective. Both series, debuting in the second quarter of 2021, will include guest appearances and cameos from top names in entertainment, music, sports, and more.

 DYING TO BE FAMOUS: The Ryan Singleton Mystery is an intriguing six-episode, true-crime docuseries - Bounce's first - following the extraordinary story and mysterious death of Ryan Singleton, a 24year old aspiring model and film

course of his life. World Premieres Sat. Sept. 5 at 7:00 pm (ET).

 WILL YOU MERRY ME? - This holiday movie is the story of Daniel English, a bighearted, energetic, buoyant pastor who returns to his hometown church to take over for his mentor and falls for a parishioner.

When out of the blue she asks him, "Will you marry me?" Pastor Daniel is thrilled-until he realizes she is asking him to officiate her wedding with someone else. Just how far will the Pastor go for true love? World premieres December 2020.

 JOHNSON - Executive Producer

Cedric The Entertainer, iconic comedian D.L. Hughley and a stellar cast of fresh new faces are part of this single-camera dramedy about life-long best friends navigating the world while Black. Produced

by Cedric's A Bird & A Bear Entertainment. Premieres second quarter of 2021.

 SECRETS OF THE SALON comedically chronicles the lives, loves, relationships, and daily web of gossip that finds its way into an Atlanta hair salon. Vivica A. Fox stars along with Reginae Carter and Monique Coleman. Produced by Swirl Films. Premieres third quarter of 2021.

 KILLING MICHAEL JACKSON - Bounce will present the exclusive United States premiere of Killing Michael Jackson on Mon. Sept. 7 at 8:00 pm (ET). This ground-breaking documentary special, featuring never-beforeseen images of that fateful day, is told through the eyes of detectives Orlando Martinez, Dan Myers, and Scott Smith, all three of whom were involved in the investigation that ultimately leads to the arrest and conviction of Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray.

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 FAITH HEIST - When a preacher

producer, who sets out to pursue fame and fortune in Hollywood with two of his friends. His dreams of stardom turn into a tragic nightmare when he is found dead in California's Mojave Desert, his body dumped, mutilated and missing all vital organs. World Premieres Sun. Nov.1 at 9:00 pm (ET) with two back-toback episodes.

 A CHANCE IN THE WORLD - The true, inspiring and unbelievable story of Steve Pemberton (Terrell Ransom, Jr.), an orphaned boy who endures the abuse of his foster parents (Kelly Owens, LawrenceHilton Jacobs) and siblings. While searching for his biological family, he meets a caring teacher (Tom Sizemore) who will change the

finds his church in financial ruin after being swindled by a shady businessman, he moves heaven and earth to save his flock.

When everything fails, he turns in desperation to an old friend who's a former convict from the neighborhood who, in turn, recruits an ensemble of assorted misfits to run a scam on the scam artist who robbed the church. This family comedy/action movie World premieres in the second quarter of 2021.

 SAINTS & SINNERS Renewed + Stand-Alone Movie - Bounce has renewed the mega-hit drama series Saints & Sinners for an all-new fifth season coming in the spring of 2021. Mayor Ella Johnson (Vanessa Bell Calloway) will be bracing for the ride of her life when a father comes to town seeking revenge for his son's murder-revealing a longkept secret that threatens to take the entire town down. Bounce will also produce a first-ever Saints & Sinners movie, with the two-hour stand-alone event airing in the first quarter of 2021. Set against the backdrop of a large southern church, Saints & Sinners centers around

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the pursuit of power, intertwined with greed, deception, corruption, compromising sexual affairs and murder. The series stars Calloway, Clifton Powell, Tray Chaney, Keith Robinson, J.D. Williams, Donna Biscoe, Jasmine Burke, Dawn Halfkenny and Karon Joseph Riley.

 IN THE CUT - Bounce's popular comedy In The Cut is back in the barbershop for an all-new seventh season starting August 26 at 9:00 pm (ET). Series stars Dorien Wilson and Kellita Smith will be joined by TV veterans Mark Curry (Hanging With Mr. Cooper) and Kim Coles (Living Single) in the hilarious cast.

 FAMILY TIME - The new season of Family Time, Bounce's longestrunning original series, will bow this October and will see Tony (Omar Gooding, Jr.) and Lisa (Angell Conwell) dealing with all the good and the bad that comes with being empty nesters.

The Bounce Trumpet Awards annually recognize the outstanding accomplishments of African Americans and those who have succeeded against great odds and inspired success in others. The list of prestigious honorees includes John Lewis, Muhammad Ali, Beyoncé, Harry Belafonte, Halle Berry, Stevie Wonder, The AfricanAmerican Women of the United States Congress, Quincy Jones, Maya Angelou, Martin Lawrence, Janelle Monáe, Ambassador Andrew Young, Spike Lee and many others. This year, the 29th annual event will take a specific focus - The Bounce Trumpet Awards: "Stand Up" which will honor women and men who have stood up against social injustice. Honorees, presenters and musical performers will be announced shortly. Premieres December 2020.

About Bounce Bounce (@bouncetv) is the first and only broadcast and multiplatform entertainment network serving African Americans, with programming seen over-the-air, on cable, on DISH channel 359, over-the-top on Roku®, on mobile devices via the Bounce and Brown Sugar apps and on the web via BounceTV.com. Bounce features a programming mix of original series, docuseries and movies, off-network series, theatrical motion pictures, specials, live sports and events and more. Bounce is part of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP).

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BUSINE S S MUSIC MEDIAMONKS Sets the Stage for the Future MediaMonks has partnered with creative and cultural catalyst BRIC, to transform the 2020 BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival into a “digital destination,” bringing the spirit of Brooklyn to the global stage.

This year’s attendees won’t be convening face-to-face, but there has never been a more important time to champion BRIC’s mission to ignite learning in people of all ages and centralize diverse voices that take risks and drive culture forward. MediaMonks is pushing the bounds of live events to deliver on this promise, providing unparalleled access to people around the world craving connection in a socially distant reality.

Through a unique recording experience powered by technology and creativity, MediaMonks collaborated with this year’s lineup––including Common with Robert Glasper and Karriem Riggins, Questlove, Yemi Alade and Lila Downs–– to produce performances that capture each artist’s individuality, going beyond their stage presence to break down the barriers that typically exist between fan and artist. Famed performers often perceived as intangible will invite viewers into their homes, studios or even on the road with them, for a seemingly one-on-one experience––living room to living room. This commitment to unparalleled connection will be seen and felt by this year’s BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival audience––and set a new bar for virtualized music experiences.

"This unprecedented moment challenged us to reimagine what BRIC's vision to create meaningful connections to artistic experiences truly meant," said Anhelo Reyes, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications for BRIC. "Our 40+ years of media experience allowed us to find new ways to present artists' voices into people's homes, while providing a much-needed work platform for Brooklyn's creative workforce and BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!

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Festival is the shining beacon of that endeavor. I'm thrilled that we found a partner like MediaMonks, who were up to the task and committed to reuniting the thousands of people who come together every year to be part of the community and deliver a one-of-a-kind experience for fans of the Festival and

local artists and global festivalgoers. We’re thrilled to put forward our boundary-pushing talent to work for an event so closely aligned with our passions.”

customer decision journey.

Deeply engaged and committed to our clients’ success, we help brands take control of their creative, content production and delivery—bridging together several diverse capabilities from across the S4Capital family in a single offering. Whether applying data to optimize premium content

newcomers alike."

LiveXP, MediaMonks’ proprietary technology solution, will offer attendees from all around the world a new way to experience music, the chance to get up close and personal with artists through live Q&A sessions, polls, trivia, and more, and engage in a twoway dialogue between performer and viewer otherwise impossible.

global music icons, legendary jazz artists, chart-topping indie bands, gravity-defying dance troupes, large-scale film projects and visual artist performances, becoming one of the city's foremost cultural attractions and a beloved summer tradition. This year’s two-day experience, hosted by actress Michelle Buteau, is designed to bring the spirit of the annual festival, the longest running in the city, to life and will take place on Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th at 8pm ET across digital platforms such as YouTube and Facebook, and on BRIC’s TV channels. For more information and full artist lineup, visit bricartsmedia.org/live.

or helping clients deliver across a digital ecosystem, our capabilities include a mix of digitalnative creative, film, platform development, experiential and innovation, as well as alwayson, scalable asset production.

You can find us spread across the globe in 40 locations, 29 countries with over 2,550+ people.

BRIC is a leading arts and media institution anchored in Downtown Brooklyn whose work spans contemporary visual and performing arts, media, and civic action. For over forty years, BRIC has shaped Brooklyn's cultural and media landscape by presenting and incubating artists, creators, students, and media makers. As a creative catalyst for their community, BRIC ignites learning in people of all ages and centralizes diverse voices that take risks and drive culture forward. BRIC is building Brooklyn's creative future.

“As a company, our heart and soul is fueled by creativity and technology,” said MediaMonks Managing Director S. Jason Prohaska. “As a long-time Brooklyn local, BRIC’s mission strikes a very personal chord–– and for our global teams ardently committed to uplifting artists everywhere. In virtualizing the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!

Festival, we’re not only afforded the opportunity to boost a mission-driven event embedded in the fabric of our community, but also to reimagine virtual moments of magic that foster newfound connection between

For the past 41 years, BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival has presented and celebrated

MediaMonks is a global digital production company. Its crosscultural team of digital natives helps brands realize the potential of virtualized experiences through premium content production, best-in-class platform development and tech-infused creativity that impacts the full

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BUSINE S S NBCU ANNOUNCES SPEAKER THE N ATIO N A L B LA C K E C O N O MIC CONFER EN C E (NBEC) announces second-line up of speakers for the 10th Annual National Black Economic Conference, a 2 day virtual conference held on August 21-22, 2020. The conference will feature: panel discussions, keynote speakers, breakout sessions and the buy black virtual expo to showcase the growing global Black Business community.

NBEC will also host the Written Black Experience, a premier book club featuring best-selling black authors from around the world.

Award-winning journalist Yvette M. Miley will be serving as a panelist for “The Impact of Media on Black Economy” panel discussion at this year’s conference. Miley serves as SVP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the NBCU News Group and NBC Sports. Miley has worked for NBCUniversal for 27 years. Before joining MSNBC and NBC News, Miley was Vice President & News Director of the Miami/Fort Lauderdale-based NBC owned and operated television station NBC 6/WTVJ in June 2004.

In July 2001, Miley was named Vice President and News Director of the then-owned NBC station, WVTM-NBC 13 in Birmingham, AL. Miley is the recipient of many of the industry’s highest honors. She received three Emmy Awards, including an Emmy for the MSNBC and NBC News coverage of the Supreme Court ruling on samesex marriage in 2016; ten Edward R. Murrow Awards; a Society of Professional Journalists Award for her role during coverage of the Marathon Bombing in Boston; a DuPont-Columbia University Award; a George Foster Peabody Award for coverage of Hurricane Andrew in 1992; and four Associated Press Awards.

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 Armando Pantoja, Co-Founder of Hire Match  Rufus & Jenny Triplett, Marriage Life Experts of Surviving Marriage in the 21st Century  Nicole Chaplin, Master Personal Trainer of The Fitness Rockstar™  Bernadette Morris, President/ CEO of Sonshine Communications & Black PR Wire  Sandy-Michael McDonald, Director of Broward County Office of Economic & Small Business Development  Burnadette Norris-Weeks, Partner at Austin Pamies Norris Weeks Powell, PLLC  Scheril Murray Powell, Esq., Agricultural & Cannabis Attorney at Doumar, Allsworth, Laystrom, Voigt, Adair, and Dishowitz LLP  Roz McCarthy, Founder/CEO of Minorities for Medical Marijuana Inc.  Cornell Crews Jr., Executive Director of Community Reinvestment Alliance of South Florida  Dicky Sykes, Director of the Office of Diversity in Business Practices – School District of Palm Beach County  Frank Hayden, Director of Office of Equal Opportunity – City of West Palm Beach  Robert M. Ballou, Officer of Economic Development & Diversity Compliance Department - Broward School District  Adriana Clark, SE Region Director of Office of Small Business Southeast Region – U.S. Depart of Transportation  Inez Long, President/CEO of Black Business Investment Fund  Joseph Bell, Regional Manager of International Trade Development – Enterprise Florida  Dale Holness, Mayor of Broward County

Miley’s additional accolades include a Pride Stars Award by Adweek in 2020; Distinguished Alumna Award by the President of the University of Florida in 2018; the National Association of Black Journalists’ Chuck Stone Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017; National Press Club recognition for her work as a mentor in 2016; a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Urban League of Palm Beach County in 2013; and the MiamiDade Chamber of Commerce’s 2007 Corporate Executive of the Year.

She was also named a Distinguished Graduate from the University of Florida in 1997.

NBEC’s goal is to empower community members to take the necessary steps to grow and develop their enterprise, create wealth for their families, support black businesses throughout the US, and foster growth and sustainability while reducing unemployment and bridging the wealth gap in the US and beyond.

The theme for this year’s conference is “The Road to Generational Wealth.” A diverse group of subject matter experts will discuss the topics including “Secure the Bag – Securities, Stocks, Bonds”; “Equity through Homeownership”; “Thriving in a Global Crisis”; along with “What’s Hot in Innovation & Technology” and more.

Additional confirmed speakers include:  Psyche Terry, Founder of UI Global Brands  Dasheeda Dawson, Founder & Bestselling Author of The WeedHead™ & Company

“The National Black Economic Conference is timely and more relevant than ever given the current COVID-19 pandemic that is devastating our local and global economies and the death of George

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Floyd sparking the debate of the many elements of systemic racism.

When the nation faces an economic recession, our communities experience an economic depression.

This is the time for us to focus on creating, investing, and building sustainable financial resources for ourselves families, and communities.

We must strengthen the black economy to not only survive but thrive for generations to come”, said Ann Marie Sorrell, President/CEO of The Mosaic Group and Founder of NBEC. Sc hedule At- A -Glance  August 21 & 22, 2020  9:30AM - 10:45AM – Opening Session, Keynote  11:00AM – 12:15PM – Breakout Sessions (3)  12:15PM-1:15PM – Lunch/Virtual Shopping Hour  1:15PM – 2:30PM – Breakout Sessions (3)  2:45PM – 4:00PM – Panel Discussion/Closing  4:00PM – 5:30PM – Shop/Virtual Happy Hour To learn more about the conference, keynotes, other speakers, and how to register visit www. nationalblackeconomicconference. com. One day registration is $59.00 (Friday or Saturday); Twoday registration is $99.00. Both registrations include access to panel discussions, keynote speakers, breakout sessions and the buy black virtual expo. Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are available.

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Interviews with any speakers or organizers may be granted upon your request. For full media access to conference and workshops, please email media contact Danielle A. Jones, danielle@themosaicgroup.co, for your all access media pass.

For more information about the National Black Economic Conference, please contact The Mosaic Group at (561) 651-9565 or via email, nbec@ mosaicgroupc.co.

The National Black Economic Conference (NBEC) is an annual initiative to connect, engage, and inform black business owners and professionals about opportunities, resources, and programs that will increase the number and scale of black owned businesses in the United States and globally. In addition, the conference aims to create dialogue and solutions for creating multigenerational wealth and building sustainable communities. The Mosaic Group in partnership with the Urban League of Broward County and several businesses and community partners host this annual event.

The Mosaic Group is a full-service events management, marketing and public relations firm, which employ experienced specialists to make any event, campaign and community involvement effort successful. Our clients are organizations that are interested in diversification, increasing their visibility in the community and developing mass marketing opportunities.

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E VENT S O N E U N I T E D B A N K ’ s C H A I R M A N T O S P E A K AT B L AC K E C O N O M I C C O N F E R E N C E THE NATIONAL BLACK ECONOMIC CONFERENCE (NBEC) is pleased to announce Kevin Cohee, Chairman & CEO of OneUnited Bank, serving as a panelist for the “Access to Capital for Businesses” panel discussion at this year’s conference. We are now five days away from the 10th Annual National Black Economic Conference, a 2 day virtual conference held on August 2122, 2020. The conference will feature panel discussions, keynote speakers, and breakout sessions to showcase the growing global Black Business community. NBEC will also host the Written Black Experience, a premier book club featuring best-selling black authors from around the world.

Kevin Cohee is the owner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank and the first Black owned internet bank in America. In the aftermath of the protest against police brutality in 2016, Mr. Cohee created and spearheaded the Bank Black movement resulting in Black people transferring tens of millions of dollars into Black owned banks as a form of social protest.

OneUnited Bank was established by unifying several community banks across the country: Founders National Bank and Family Savings Bank in Los Angeles, People National Bank in Miami and Boston Bank of Commerce. Respectively, these banks have tenaciously served many neglected urban communities in America. By unifying these banks, OneUnited Bank has built the foundation to solve the longstanding problem of access to capital in inner city communities.

Through Mr. Cohee’s visionary leadership, OneUnited Bank has exceeded industry averages year after year regarding asset growth and profitability. From 1996 to the present, OneUnited assets have grown from $56 million to over $650 million. The Bank has consistently been profitable and achieved a compound growth rate on its common equity of over 35%.

OneUnited Bank has been designated

by the United States Department of Treasury as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). The Bank has received the Bank Enterprise Award (BEA), the highest award offered by the United States government for community development for ten years.

Mr. Cohee is a native of Kansas City, Missouri. He holds a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Harvard Law School.

He also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin; where he was a 4-year letterman in football. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and has received numerous awards for his business and community achievements and contributions.

NBEC’s goal is to empower community members to take the necessary steps to grow and develop their enterprise, create wealth for their families, support black businesses throughout the US, and foster growth and sustainability while reducing unemployment and bridging the wealth gap in the US and beyond.

President/CEO of The Mosaic Group and Founder of NBEC.

SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE  August 21 & 22, 2020  9:30AM - 10:45AM – Opening Session, Keynote  11:00AM – 12:15PM – Breakout Sessions (3)  12:15PM-1:15PM – Lunch/Virtual Shopping Hour  1:15PM – 2:30PM – Breakout Sessions (3)  2:45PM – 4:00PM – Panel Discussion/Closing  4:00PM – 5:30PM – Shop/Virtual Happy Hour

(Friday or Saturday); Two-day registration is $99.00. Both registrations include access to panel discussions, keynote speakers, breakout sessions and the buy black virtual expo. Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are available.

To learn more about the conference, keynotes, other speakers, and how to register visit www. nationalblackeconomicconference. com. One day registration is $59.00

The theme for this year’s conference is “The Road to Generational Wealth.”

A diverse group of subject matter experts will discuss the topics including “Secure the Bag – Securities, Stocks, Bonds”; “Equity through Homeownership”; “Thriving in a Global Crisis”; along with “What’s Hot in Innovation & Technology” and more.

“The National Black Economic Conference is timely and more relevant than ever given the current COVID-19 pandemic that is devastating our local and global economies and the death of George Floyd sparking the debate of the many elements of systemic racism.

When the nation faces an economic recession, our communities experience an economic depression. This is the time for us to focus on creating, investing, and building sustainable financial resources for ourselves families, and communities. We must strengthen the black economy to not only survive but thrive for generations to come”, said Ann Marie Sorrell,

NOMINATION S BEING ACCEP TED FOR

NAMIC'S EX EC L EADE RS HIP DEVELOPM E NT P ROGRAM For the first time, NAMIC's Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP) will be held virtually. The year-round program, presented in partnership with the University of Virginia (UVA) Darden School of Business, prepares middle and uppermiddle level executives of color for career advancement into senior ranks of the cable and communications industry.

Companies throughout the industry have announced plans to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion within their ranks,

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and this program gives them the tools to do so.

DATES: Module 1: Oct. 12, 2020 - Oct. 16, 2020 Module 2: Dec. 8, 2020 - Dec. 11, 2020 Module 3: Feb. 16, 2021 - Feb. 19, 2021 Module 4: May 3, 2021 - May 7, 2021

With the continued uncertainty

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surrounding the pandemic, the first two modules will be held virtually, with the aim of holding classes in person in 2021 at either the UVA campus in Charlottesville or the Darden Executive Education Center in Rosslyn, Virginia.

To be eligible, applicants must be persons of color at the director level (minimum of two years at that level) or above. The fee includes one to one executive coaching, course materials and some meals.

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END NO TE S 1 - H O U R W O R K O U T T H AT U N D O E S 8 H O U R S A job that requires you to sit all day can be a detriment to your health. If you work in an office setting you’ll know what I’m talking about. Along with sitting all day, you’re probably snacking on everything in the break room to keep your mind focused on completing those eight hours of chaos. It’s about time we break those prolonged periods of sitting on your seat cushion because your next stop could be the casket.

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degree angle, keep weight in the heels.

Press through the heels to stand up straight.

Then extend arms straight up overhead.

Repeat.

Mountain Climber 10 reps Start in a plank, jump right foot toward right hand, keeping hips square.

Quickly jump left foot forward to complete

reaching towards the ceiling.

Return to floor and repeat.

Walking Lunges 10 reps Holding a dumbbell in each hand, stand tall with feet together.

Step right foot forward and lower the body into a lunge.

Both legs should bend at 90 degree angles.

Alternating Side Kicks 10 reps total Stand tall with knees slightly bent.

Kick right foot to the right, focusing on driving the heel away from the body. Try to keep the leg at hip level. Return to start.

Repeat on opposite leg.

Rest: 90 seconds Repeat each circuit 1 time!

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one repetition.

Don’t let hips go too high and keep hands directly under the shoulders.

Superman 10 reps Lie on stomach, keeping ab muscles tight.

Extend arms and legs straight from body.

Lift chest up off the floor while lifting legs up.

Hold for 2 seconds, then repeat.

Think about squeezing through the glutes and tightening the abs.

Russian Twist 10 reps Sit on floor, resting feet flat on the floor and keeping the spine long.

Holding one dumbbell with both hands, rotate upper body to right.

Return to the center, then rotate to the left to complete one repetition Rest: 90 seconds C ir c u it 2: (5 minute s) Single Leg Glute Bridge 5 reps each leg Lie on back with knees bent and feet resting on the floor.

Lift the right foot towards the ceiling, flexing the foot so that heel is facing the ceiling.

Pressing through the left heel, lift hips high off the floor.

Think about stamping your foot print on the ceiling.

Return to start. Switch legs after 10 reps.

Weighted Sit Up 10 reps Lie on back with knees bent and feet resting on the floor.

Hold one weight between both hands at the chest.

Sit up to bring chest towards the knees.

While sitting up, extend the arms overhead

Step left foot to meet the right foot.

Start again by stepping the left foot forward and lowering body into a lunge.

Try this without weights first to get the balance just right.

Each lunge is one repetition. *For a modification, complete 10 squats instead.

Vertical Hops 10 reps Stand up, facing a wall.

Jump up quickly and reach arms up to touch wall at the highest spot possible.

Quickly repeat for 10 reps (or double if you move very quickly).

Rest: 90 seconds Circuit 3: (5 min ute s) Burpees 10 reps Stand up tall.

Reach hand towards floor and jump (or step) feet back until you are in a plank.

Lower the chest to the ground.

Return to a plank and jump feet towards hands.

Jump for one hop to complete one repetition.

Leg Lifts 10 reps Lie on back with both legs extended straight out on floor.

Keep hands under your lower back for support.

Lift legs up until the hips are off of the floor.

Lower legs back to start but try not to let feet touch the ground. Repeat.

Plank Jacks 10 reps Begin in a plank with feet together.

Hop feet to open in a “V” shape.

Hop feet back together to complete one repetition.

Complete your favorite stretches, taking deep breaths. Be sure to stretch arms and legs.

Food In addition to this one workout, food also plays a key role.

Two things to consider are (1) Counting Calories and (2) Drinking Water Count Calories It may sound like a no-brainer, but counting calories is one of the easiest and most effective ways to start losing weight fast.

Weight loss occurs when you use more calories than you take in, either by reducing your intake or increasing your physical activity.

Keeping track of your calorie intake can increase your awareness of what you’re putting on your plate, giving you the knowledge you need to make healthier choices.

If you don’t like writing everything down like me, try tracking your calorie intake by using an app or an online food journal.

Drink More Water By simply adding more water to your daily routine, you are setting your body up for success.

Research shows that water may enhance weight loss by bumping up metabolism, temporarily increasing the calories your body burns after eating.

If you’re a juice, soda or flavored drink kind of person, start off slow by adding half water to those drinks for the first two weeks and then even more water for the next two. The next thing you know you’ll be drinking way more water than you ever thought.

For best results, drink at least 34–68 fluid ounces (1–2 liters) of water per day to maximize weight loss.

A new study found that one hour of even the simplest of physical activities with the lowest levels of rigor can alleviate your risk of developing illnesses such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

The study showed that people who sat for eight hours or more each day and had little to no active movements were 59% more likely to die. All of that from sitting in a chair? Yes, your life depends on getting regular exercise, so we called in an expert to help us out with our wellness goals.

Sharita Jennings is a Certified Group Fitness Instructor with a passion for helping our people stay out of the doctor’s office by encouraging them to stay in the gym. The wonderful thing about the workouts she’s sent is that it doesn’t require a gym membership.

Enjoy Sharita’s #GETFITLIKETHAT home workout routine guaranteed to keep your blood flowing and your life signs vital.

6 0 M i nu te C i r c u i t Training Workout !

This circuit training workout will keep your heart pumping with a mix of cardio and strength exercises. The key is to move quickly from move to move non-stop for 5 minutes. If you need modifications, simply complete the moves without jumping or perform squats and lunges half way if you cannot get your legs parallel to the floor just yet. Choose weights that will challenge you, but keep in mind that performing the exercises without weights will still be effective. Workout with a friend and see who can complete the most rounds in each circuit!

Equipment Needed  Dumbbells (5 – 20 pounds)  Yoga mat Food  Food is very important too. We get into the food you should eat on the next page Directions Complete as many rounds of each circuit (three circuits) as you can for 5 minutes with no rest between moves. Rest 90 seconds between circuits. If your form begins to falter, remove weights and keep going!

1 0 m i n u t e Wa rm- U p  Jog – 30 seconds  Squats – 30 seconds  Jog – 30 seconds  Push Ups – 30 seconds  Jog – 30 seconds  Sit ups – 30 seconds  Jog – 30 seconds  Alternating Forward Lunge – 30 seconds Repeat 1x Ci r c ui t 1 : ( 5 mi n u t e s) Squat Press 10 reps Hold dumbbells in each hand, resting weight over each shoulder.

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