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The Black Stars News 2015 Annual Awards Dinner will honor Mayor David Dinkins, Rep. Charles Rangel, Rep. Yvette Clarke, On February 26th, the Sexual Harassment R. Donahue Peebles, Barbara in current laws, we know there is more to WorkingArnwine, Group returned to Albany to push be done to protect workers from harmful Inez Barron, Sabrina for additional worker protections, one month agreements, loopholes Lamb, Dr. Rudy Crew, Stephen nondisclosure following the release of the group’s 2020 excluding staff of electeds from protections, Byrd, Alia Jones, and the Centraland systemic structures which don’t legislative agenda profiled by Politico. The Park Five injustice advocacy comes onesurvivors year after of thegross group’s understand the realities of trauma and successon in gaining the first18 state legislative December from 6:00pm – workplace power dynamics. We have already sexual harassment nearly thirty seen strong support for these bills and 10:00pm hearings at MISTinHarlem, 46 West years, and six months after the group’s we look forward to passing these bills this 116th Street. victories of landmark changes to state session.”
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Byrdto and Alia Jones, through this session further protect survivors and their with the Sexual Harassment Working Group create accountability," said State Senator company Front Row Production, and fully support their legislative agenda Alessandra Biaggi“Cat (D-Bronx/Westchester). brought on a Hot Tin Roof” for the 2020 session. Their work has been “Last session, my colleagues and I passed imperative in creating progressive antiand “A Streetcar Named Desire” landmark sexual harassment protections for harassment policy and legislation, in order with a multi-ethnic cast to all New Yorkers, including mandating that to shine a light on the crude underbelly of Broadway. In 2016 they bring all employers have a sexual harassment state and city politics and the treatment policy, employee training, a clear “Eclipsed” withand Oscar Winner of staffers, especially female staffers, in complaint and investigation process which Lupita Nyong ’O to Broadway. government. These brave activists have better protect New Yorkers from any form single-handedly put the power back in the Honorees, Central of harassment — andthe yetso-called the legislature hands of victims, where it belongs. I look discrimination “Each law. honoree chosen for “Workers who have been subjected to sexual itself does not 5, hold itself to the same Park are collectively and forward to advocating for and passing their recognition has demonstrated harassment and discrimination deserve a For the 2020 legislative agenda, the group standard,” said Assemblymember Niou. individually heroes. They are“It entire agenda in the upcoming legislative is focusing on three key areas to protect is unacceptable for the legislature to have exceptional leadership and vision in survivors of one of the ugliest David Dinkins Charles Rangel victims her and workers from sexual profession harassment or lower standards than the rest of the State. or his respective of justice York’s and discrimination: repairing laws on Our bill miscarriage will close the loophole thatinis New leaving endeavor and in some significant history; having been railroaded nondisclosure agreements, closing loopholes staff vulnerable to sexual harassment and majority. She now leads The was a member of the New York measure contributed which exclude staffhas of elected officials towards to tighten sexual harassment unjustly convicted forlaws a crime Transformative Justice Coalition. will workand City Council, representing the creating and a more just society in this from protections, establishing traumaoverall in our State. Through this and legislation th they did not commit for which Arnwine was for 26 years executive 40 council district in Brooklyn, informed statutes. says Black Star News we need to ensure that one is above the law country,” they served long prison sentences director of the Lawyers’ Committee succeeding her mother, Una S. and reaffirm the fact that sexual harassment publisher Some offounder the bills onand the 9-item agendaMilton ranging from seven years to 13 years for Civil Rights Under the Law. is unacceptable.” T. Clarke. In the current 114th “Obviously much include Allimadi. prohibiting sexual harassment or work before being exonerated when the Congress Clarke serves on discrimination fromhere including Inez Barron, honoree, formerly aNELA/NY Legislative Committee Chair needssettlements to be done and actual rapist confessed. They are: the Energy and Commerce liquidated damages clauses to punish State Assembly member, is nowMiriam Clark said, “This important around the world.” Yusef Abdus Salaam; Raymond legislation will go far in limiting the harm complainants for speaking out, clarifying that Committee, responsible for a New York City council membercaused by restrictive and over-reaching employees elected andat appointed Theofgala starts 6:00pmofficials with a Santana Jr., Antron McCray, Kevin consumer protection, food and a champion of education for non-disclosure agreements in connection are employees the state, prohibiting cocktailof hour to be followed by the Richardson, and Kharey Wise. safety, energy development, public our youth. with the settlement of discrimination and people with harassment or discrimination dinner and awards ceremonies. There health, communications, the The cases Blackand Star News, which focuses harassment provide additional findings from lobbying, and improved Honoree Imhotep Gary Byrd is protection for survivors.” will beprotections. musical entertainment by environment, and interstate and whistleblower on investigative journalism, has session,aand to our future collaboration forhost chance to achieve justice. We must legendary radio talk show opera singer Cassandra Douglas fighting international commerce. featured a result Senatorbeen Liu said “Thanks as to the Sexualof some if The group was joined by Assembly Member the advancement of victims' and workers' work to ensure non-disclosure agreements and executive producer, radio DJ,Harassment Working Group’s tireless and from harmonica phenomenon Aravella Simotas, Assembly Member its news scoops, on CNN, The New are not R. used to force victims into silence, Donahue Peebles, honoree, is rights statewide." poet, songwriter, music recordingadvocacy, workers across New York Galison. David Dinkins is CatalinaWilliam Cruz, Assembly Member Yuh-line "A year ago we held the first hearing on and close loopholes in the law that allow York Daily News, The New York a leading developer and founder of artist and in producer, rapper, writer State will benefit from the historic and honoredMember for Lifetime Achievement Niou, Assembly Dan Quart, State sexual harassment 27 years, which led to employers to retaliate against workers who Post, The Village Voice, The Peebles Co., the nation’s largest and community activist. He beganlong-awaited protections against sexual and Brill’s Senator— Alessandra Biaggi, StateCity’s Senator he was New York first report misconduct. I am proud to continue the passage of ground-breaking legislation Content magazine. real to protect AndrewAfrican Gounardes, State Senator Liz and alsofighting African Yorkers alongside American-owned the Sexual Harassment hisNew career as against a radioharassment DJ in Buffaloharassment SHWG successfully advocated American mayor for last year. On the strong foundation estate firm with $3.5 billion worthand discrimination Krueger, State Senator John Liu, their staff, the workplace. Black Star News honorees at age 15.inFor over 30 years, he’s of thesePast welcomed Nelson Mandela to theWorking Group to empower workers and accomplishments, the agenda NELA NY President Miriam Clark, and other Transformation does not happen overnight of properties under development end abusive practices that prevent them have Gil Noble (Like It been a talk show host at WBLS and city after his release in 1990. advanced this included: year will strengthen worker advocates. – the fight to dismantle a culture that from speaking out,” said Assembly Member or management — he was one Is), Rep. Maxine Waters, Soledad WLIB radio Newperpetrators York City. Heprotections even further. Honored to sponsor survivors and in protects AravellaofSimotas. Rep. Charles the pioneering developerswho silencesalso Rangel, also honored part of (CNN), this agenda, bill that Cosby, will O’Brien Ms. aCamille hasI am a Friday night radio talk S7841 as is far from over. proud to sponsor Gounardes said "Last year turn around andwe revitalize legislation ensure employees can report misconduct “ for WorLifetime kers w hAchievement, o have be e n has Senatorhelped Voza Rivers (New Heritage Theatre), that on builds on the laws we show WBAI. the strongest harassment and in sexua Congress 1971. is without fear of retaliation.” the once-blighted Anacostia s ubj eserved cted to l hasince rassm e nt He passed passed last year by creating a more just and Errol Louis (NY1 News), Amel discrimination laws in the country, but our Honoree Sabrina Lamb, founder a recipient of The Bronze medal for neighborhood in Washington, D.C. balanced settlement process for survivors. “It is long past time(Entertainer), for New York State a n d d i s c r i mi nation dese rve Larrieux Dr. to William work is not done. We need to ban liquidated of World of Money,provisions is a champion helping soldiers behind By requiring any non-disclosure guarantee the same protections we’ve A champion African-American a figh ti ng save c h ance to achie ve enemydamages, put an end toofunfair no rehire Pollard (Medgar Evers College), separately from rest shefought to extend to workers across the state, of financial literacy forthe youth-line during the War. empowerment Peebles’ to is be considered clauseseconomic and finally, explicitly give personal ju sti ceKorean ." Herm Edwards (NY Jets), Nayaba of a settlement agreement and about banninghandlingto our own staff,” said Assemblymember teaches knowledge staff of elected officials the same rights as contemplating a possible run for NYC Democratic AsRep. s e m b lyYvette M e m b e r Clarke A rav e l l aisSiamotas Arinde (Amsterdam News), La-Verna liquidated damages, this bill will ensure Dan Quart. “That includes closing a everyone else. I'd to thank the members money, budgeting and planning. mayor inlike 2017. that survivors no longer feel pressured to member of the US House of loophole that has allowed the state to evade Fountain (Columbia University), of the Sexual Harassment Working NDARudy in orderCrew, to settle their caseis one ofresponsibility has prevented honoree, Representatives from New Lillianand Roberts (DC37),survivors Desiree Dancy Group who have channeled their shared Honoree Barbara Arnwine, civil sign an Dr. The Sexual Harassment Working and receive compensation. I ameducators. honored from seeking justice in court. It's thisFloyd lack of (Local experiences towards making change for the nation’s leading He’s York“We whose 9th today district covers (New York Times), Greg Group said: are here building rights lawyer, is a champion of to fight alongside the brave members of accountability, among other things, that has across the state." upon last year’sof worker victories. From our much central Brooklyn. Before workersprotecting 237),the Rev. Al Sharpton (National president of Medgar voting rights of ethnic the Sexual Harassment Working Evers Group toCollege perpetuated culture of harassment in own experiences and what we’ve learned Membergroups Catalina "I entering Congress in 2007, she Assembly advanceof myThe bill and critical legislation Cityother University of New Albany."Action Network), and many others. minority —Cruz said: the emerging from others harmed by the shortcomings could not be prouder of my collaboration
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JESSE JACKSON CIVIL RIGHTS WING Debuts at HISTORIC MUSEUM T he Nati onal A . P hi lip R a n d o lp h P u llm an Porter M u s e u m (NAPRPPM) will host the 2020 A. Philip Randolph Gentle Warrior Awards Gala Celebration. The 25-year-old museum is located in the Pullman National Park site designated by President Barack Obama on February 19, 2015. It is the only African American site at the monument. The Pullman Porter Museum is hosting the GALA fundraiser to raise operating funds to continue to keep the only Black labor union museum, the only one of its kind, alive. Celebrating twenty-five years as the premier guardian of the history of blacks in America's labor union movement and keeper of A. Philip Randolph's legacy. The year 2020 marks a milestone in the life of the National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum. The museum will celebrate three important milestones this year. "Our 25th anniversary, the announcement of the addition of the Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. Civil Rights Wing and the 83rd anniversary of the signing of the first collective bargaining agreement between an African American labor union (the Brotherhood of
Sleeping Car Porters) and a major U. S. Corporation, the Pullman Company and is worth honoring and remembering," said Dr. Lyn Hughes, Museum founder. To commemorate this milestone, the NAPRPP Museum will host the A. Philip Randolph Gentle Warrior Award Gala fund-raiser celebration. Fox News Emmy award winner Tia Ewing and WVON's Cliff Kelley -- two of Chicago's favorite media personalities -- will emcee the event. The celebration will be held Saturday, February 22, from 5 to 9:30 PM at the historic Parkway Ballroom, 4455 S. King Drive. Entertainment will be provided by award-winning Jazz singer Joan Collaso and Larry Hanks Trio. The Gentle Warrior Award event will honor Father Michael Pfleger (Pastor of Saint Sabina Church), Greggory Kelley (President of SEIU Health Care Illinois), Fritz Kaegi (Cook County Assessor), Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx, Naomi Davis (Founder of Blacks and Green) and Jason Campbell (Founder, Chief Branding Strategist at Brand B Sports). The prestigious awards are given
to honor individuals who are so steadfast in his or her convictions, they are willing to "push gently, yet forcefully, against the boundaries of conventionality with a warrior
Philip Randolph was the founder of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP), the first black labor in America chartered under the American Federation
spirit, in much the same manner A. Philip Randolph did throughout his career." It is also to recognize the rich contributions people of African descent have and are making to American history, but more specifically to highlight those whose work provides opportunity and moves us toward equality.
of Labor. They were the first to sign a collective bargaining agreement with a major US corporation, the Pullman Company. Randolph's historic work opened the door for African Americans in organized labor. Those transformative efforts forged by A. Philip Randolph are historically significant to this day.
B L AC K H I S T O R Y M O N T H W E B I N A R F o c u s e s On M a r k e t i n g Black History Month is upon us and now is the time to celebrate and share our stories of entrepreneurial success, as we encourage a pay it forward approach and share ideas and strategies for a win-win for all. To aid in this mission, Business Wire and Black PR Wire will host/ present their annual Black History Month Webinar as a part of this year’s Minority Leadership Series. The Webinar,
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entitled “The Art of Marketing” will be held on Wednesday, February 27, 2020 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., EST. “We are very excited to present this powerful Webinar,” says Bernadette Morris, president/CEO of Black PR Wire, Inc. “The purpose of the Webinar is to educate and inspire current and aspiring entrepreneurs to make history in their respective fields. We encourage everyone to register for the Webinar via Go To Meeting and hear what our panelists have
Valentine, Owner and National Blogger; Michelle Huff Elliott, Co-Founder of Strategic Heights Media /NY ; and J.D. Craigman, Creative Director & Marketing Specialist for Intravate Consultants. The Webinar will be moderated by Joseph Ellick, Jr., Black PR Wire’s Newsroom Manager and Senior Editor. Xilla Valentine is a prominent entertainment journalist with a keen focus on movies, music and pop culture at large. After quitting his job to start his own
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website, he quickly became one of the first black lifestyle blogs and a founding father of black twitter. He connected with Ava Duvernay and began writing for her site. Soon after, Russell Simmons recruited him to join GLOBALGRIND where his viral interviews with A-list celebs helped to garner the site 85 million unique views per month. Since then he continues to break with the internet with his unique interview style. He has provided commentary for E! News, MTV, MSNBC, & more! He is the influencer to the influencers. Michelle Huff Elliott started a company called HUFF Events & PR’s which the past client roster consists of platinum recording artist Ashanti, as well as Grammy-nominated singer Tamia, Casio, Ford Motor Company, Mudd Jeans, Museum for African Art, Black AIDS Institute, BET Networks, Kedar Entertainment Group, Chico DeBarge, HLN News host Rocsi, R&B crooner JOE, Style Week Jamaica, SoulSummer.com, Stand Up For Family, Grammy-winning music producer LOS DaMystro, platinumrecording artist D. Woods, Relationship expert Demetria Lucas, UNCF and NBA superstar Grant Hill. In 2015, Michelle merged her company with Simone Smalls PR to launch Strategic Heights Media. Our clients include: USA Track & Field, American Black Film Festival, singer Guordan Banks, Love Jones the Musical, WE tv, TV One and more. Michelle is also in the process of creating a tech app and launching a new e-commerce business.
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JD Craigman is the Creative Director & Owner of Intravate Consultants, an award-winning marketing firm, based in Miami, FL. He is a former Division I student-athlete having played both football and basketball. His collegiate career began at Mendocino College, but after two years, he moved on to the University of Kentucky. While at UK, JD became a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. where he served as Rho Lambda Chapter President. He proudly earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology in 2008. After graduating, JD found himself in marketing, and with the birth of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, digital marketing was the “new thing,” and he was determined to master it. JD launched his first small business in 2010 and he was able to utilize everything learned in the digital marketing space to become successful. As JD started networking with local business owners and operators, he discovered that a significant pain point for them was marketing. Shortly after that, he launched Intravate Consultants, LLC. The Webinar will be free and open to the public and will be heavily promoted by Business Wire and Black PR Wire, through their extensive client and media databases. In celebration of Black History Month, Black PR Wire will offer a 25% discount on press release distribution services provided during the month of February - to all PR agency representatives who register for and participate in the Webinar.
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BUSINESS Celebrating A NEW BLACK HISTORY : Black Entrepreneurs & Black Businesses Coming into the new decade, FundBlackFounders looks to change the narrative of Black History Month as we know it to be. FundBlackFounders is a socially conscious crowdfunding platform for black entrepreneurs and a champion for black businesses and generational wealth. FBF was created on the bases to build a foundation for economic and financial freedom growth within the black community. Each Black History Month of the past, have been filled with historical reflection, inspirational quotes and educational facts. And with the start of a new year and new decade, the FundBlackFounders’ founders thought that a change would not
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only continue the celebration of the black accomplishments but also push the black economy forward. With the black discretionary income worth $36 billion, FBF is seeking to align black businesses and the black spending power, for a future we all want becomes possible. “We’re launching a cohort of black entrepreneurs’ crowdfunding campaigns in celebration of Black History Month. Unlike our white counterparts, most black entrepreneurs don’t have access to funding their campaigns. In which they would have to rely on their social influence,” says the FundBlackFounders founders. With the start of a new decade,
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Since 2005, the NAMIC Leadership Seminar has assembled top academics and practitioners from across the country to provide a leadership development experience for professionals still in the comparatively early stages of their careers. The program was created to increase participants’ effectiveness at work, to provide them with the important insights and tools for strategic career planning, and to transform high-potential middle managers into effective leaders. The Leadership Seminar curriculum reflects today’s constantly changing industry landscape, and the professional opportunities (and challenges) that accompany this flux. The highlyinteractive instructional methodology sets the stage for professionals to obtain the knowledge, competencies, and diverse perspectives necessary
for maximum performance and career enhancement. All talented coordinators, supervisors, managers, and new directors (less than two years at that level) from across the cable telecommunication industry’s multicultural spectrum are invited to apply. DATES & LOCATIONS: April 1-3, 2020 in Los Angeles, CA – Deadline: February 7 July 22-24, 2020 in Atlanta, GA – Deadline: May 22 October 28-30, 2020 in Washington DC – Deadline: September 14 PROGRAM OVERVIEW Continuous learning and leadership development are important for all professionals, but especially for those in the earlier stages of their career development. The NAMIC Leadership Seminar curriculum draws upon the
we must collectively empower black entrepreneurs and socially conscious consumers that believe in black businesses. Raise funding or spend consciously, Black generational wealth matters! FundBlackFounders is a socially conscious crowdfunding platform for black entrepreneurs. The FundBlackFounders’ founders grew frustrated with the lack of funding resources afforded to black founders and decided that they would create a space dedicated to businessminded people. FundBlackFounders believes cultural and business relevance, coaching, support, and resources, are the foundation for black businesses and generational wealth. For more information about
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Oprah Winfrey Network's popular drama "If Loving You Is Wrong" will premiere its fifth and final season on Tuesday, March 10 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Tyler Perry's seductive series chronicles the lives of friends and frenemies that love and live in the same neighborhood. The much-anticipated final season promises to be explosive and sexier than ever before while revealing some long-awaited answers to viewers' burning questions. Life-changing catastrophes will leave the town reeling and changed forever. "We are grateful to Tyler Perry and the talented cast and crew for giving us five incredibly entertaining seasons," said Tina Perry, president OWN. "We can't wait for fans to see the jaw-dropping storylines that are going to unfold this season. It delivers all the juicy drama like only Tyler Perry can." "If Loving You is Wrong" had its original series premiere on OWN in September 2014. The series stars April Parker-Jones, Amanda Clayton,
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Founder of Small Business Camp, an entrepreneurial training and marketing services firm that provides high-impact strategies for entrepreneurs, executives and nonprofit leaders In addition the New York District Office Champion of the United States Small
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Investors Bank is kicking-off 2020 by inviting small businesses in New York and New Jersey to compete for one of two grand prize packages valued at more than $100,000. The easy-to-enter Investors Bank Movers & Shakers Small Business Competition is open to businesses doing between $2 million and $20 million in revenue with less than 100 employees, headquartered or conducting the majority of business in Metro New York and New Jersey. Ten finalists will be selected from among the two categories: general business and minority or women-owned business. There will be two grand prize winners named from among the finalists. Investors Bank, WCBS Newsradio 880, and the New Jersey Devils are providing the grand prizes for the Movers & Shakers Small Business Competition, which include: $10,000 in cash from Investors Bank; $15,000 in advertising value on WCBS Newsradio 880; Exclusive New Jersey Devils corporate sponsorship assets; and, VIP event experience at Prudential Center for the contest winners and 15 guests. “Investors Bank is committed to helping small businesses grow by supporting those that share our key ideals of creativity, competitiveness,
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and community,” said Domenick Cama, President and Chief Operating Officer, Investors Bank. “Small businesses are vital to the local economy. The extent to which small businesses provide valuable services determines the local economy’s prosperity. We want to support this prosperity.” Interested applicants should submit an “elevator pitch” of no more than 1,000 words describing how their business aligns with the Investors Bank ideals of: Creativity – uniqueness, bringing a new approach to the marketplace; Competitiveness – managing
near-in competition and with the larger conglomerates; and, Community – having a positive impact on the immediate neighborhood where customers and employees live and work, as well as the region and the world. Entries must be submitted to www. myinvestorsbank.com/SmallBizEntry by February 28, 2020. A short video about the competition also is available at that website. “Small businesses are the foundation of our communities and Investors is committed to finding better ways to serve them,” said Mike
MacIntyre, Head of Business Banking at Investors. “We recently hired an additional team of small business bankers dedicated to helping our small businesses succeed, as well as have plans to phase in a digital loan origination platform to streamline our small business loan origination process.” All of the finalists will be invited to an event at the Radio.com Theater and will receive tickets to the WCBS NewsRadio 880 New Jersey Business Breakfast in June. Each of the grand prize winners will be featured in a Small Business Spotlight on WCBS. “Investors prides itself on its commitment to community, whether through our support of small business, the work we do through our foundation, our sponsorships, or the tens of thousands of hours volunteered each year to support local initiatives,” said Bill Brown, Executive Vice President, Chief Retail Officer, Investors Bank. “Community is who we are, and small businesses are the backbone of communities.” More information on the Investors Bank Movers & Shakers Small Business Competition is available in your local Investors Bank branch or at www.myinvestorsbank.com. For contest rules and eligibility, visit www. myinvestorsbank.com/SmallBizEntry.
Young, Gifted & Black (YGB) Entrepreneurial Awards The 2020 Young, Gifted & Black (YGB) Entrepreneurial Awards Committee Selects Nominee ButterMEssential for the 2020 Small Business Development Award. The Small Business Development Award is given to a business that impacts and influences their industry, society, and continues to embrace an entrepreneurial spirit. In 2019 ButterMEssentials was
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awarded the Caribbean Life Newspaper Carib Impact Award at Paradise Catering Hall in Brooklyn. The 15th Annual Young, Gifted & Black (YGB) Entrepreneurial Awards Black Tie Awards Dinner & Reception will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 in New York. The Brooklyn-based company ButterMEssentials is a family owned company run by Mrs. Negesti
Pinnock and her husband and partner Vayden Pinnock. ButterMEssentials line of products includes hair, bath and body products for women, men and children. Bath and body products are made to make your skin feel silky. Customers have been providing great reviews for our products; as our products focus on the nourishment of the hair and skin.
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Color is all around us, woven so tightly into our lives that we rarely stop to question what it is and how it works. Where do the colors in diamonds and rainbows come from? How have some animals benefited by evolving to stand out, while others survive by blending in? Why do some colors make us happy while others make us, well, blue? How did pink come to be associated with femininity in Western culture after centuries of being considered suitable for all? The Nature of Color, a new exhibition opening at the American Museum of Natural History this spring, reveals how color carries information in nature—where organisms use it to find food, warn off predators, and conceal or reveal themselves—and across cultures, where different colors can signal a wide range of meanings, from good luck to power to a sense of urgency. This fun, family-friendly exhibition features models, cultural objects, media, and interactive exhibits that will invite visitors to play and experiment while exploring the science of color, how it makes us feel, how it is perceived across cultures, the history of color production, and how plants and animals use color to help them survive and
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reproduce. Visitors will explore the physics of color in an immersive colorchanging room and a light lab with hands-on activities to discover that white light is actually a mixture of colors; play a game show interactive—on kiosks or from their mobile devices—that examines how colors affect emotions, alertness, perception of time, appetite, and much more; and “paint” without the mess in a floor-to-ceiling color play interactive just by moving their hands. Visitors also will come face to face with three live species that rely on their unique coloration for survival: the leaf-tailed gecko, which evolved to blend in with dried leaves and tree bark; the golden poison frog, among the most colorful creatures on Earth, whose skin contains a deadly poison traditionally used in hunting darts; and iridescent blue beetles. A section on making color will explore the rich history of blue pigments in particular, with objects from the Museum’s anthropological collection and an interactive that will demonstrate the process of dying indigo fabric, which was used to create the dark blue hues of Japanese artwork, African textiles, and the first blue jeans. Several hands-on interactives will explore the many ways in which objects
AMATEUR NIGHT Kicks Off New Season
AMATEUR NIGHT at the Apollo, sponsored by Coca-Cola, returns on February 19th at 7:30 p.m. marking the 86th year of the signature program, and will introduce the new “Set It Off Man” Greginald Spencer. This season, contestants will compete for the chance to win this year’s Amateur Night champion title.
Apollo Theater’s signature original, large-scale talent competition and one of the longest-running continuous events in New York City is hosted by comedian Capone and features staples like C.P. Lacey in the role of the “Executioner” (in charge of ushering off “booed” contestants), Greginald Spencer the new “Set It Off Man,” and the Apollo’s Amateur Night house band led by music director, Michael Mitchell. Since introducing the first Amateur contests in 1934, Amateur Night has been the launching pad for some of the biggest artists in the world including Michael Jackson, D’Angelo, Lauryn Hill, and Ella Fitzgerald who
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won the very first year. Now, 86 years later Amateur Night continues to be a primary source for discovering and nurturing new talent and spotlighting up-and-coming artists including H.E.R., Sung Lee, NUMBERS, Christian Guardino, Machine Gun Kelly, Alexis Morrast, Matthew Whitaker, and Wé McDonald. Amateur Night at the Apollo is produced by Marion J. Caffey along with coordinator Kathy Jordan Sharpton. This season, contestants will once again “Be Good or Be Gone” to compete for the chance to win a grand prize of $20,000, along with a $5,000 grand prize for the Child Star of Tomorrow category. Amateur Night at the Apollo has played a major role in the cultivation of artists and in the emergence of innovative musical genres including jazz, swing, bebop, R&B, gospel, blues, soul, and hip-hop. Select performances including opening night will be live streamed via the Apollo Theater’s Facebook page.
can produce color. And a variety of striking exhibits will demonstrate how the meaning of certain colors can vary greatly when used for special occasions, as identity markers, as symbols for nations, teams, communities, and more. As part of the exhibition, the Museum will feature an installation of portraits by Brazilian photographer Angélica Dass. Her work showcases the diversity of human skin tones, challenging socially constructed racial categories and celebrating the beauty and diversity of humans from around the world.
The Nature of Color is curated by Rob DeSalle, a curator in the Museum’s Division of Invertebrate Zoology whose recent exhibitions include Our Senses: An Immersive Experience, and Brain: The Inside Story. The Nature of Color will open to the public on Monday, March 9, 2020. Museum Members will be able to preview the exhibition starting on Friday, March 6, through Sunday, March 8.
Rosario Dawson Visits
the Tonight Show Rosario Dawson looked stunning on THE TONIGHT SHOW Starring Jimmy Fallon in New York, NY on February 13th wearing AMUR (A Mindful Use of Resources). The “Ona” Duchess satin top is made from New Life, a certified yarn made from 100% post consumer bottles and lined with cupro, a silky fiber made from left over cotton linter. The Fatima Skirt is made from recycled polyester faille. Both are available to shop in a similar colors on shopbop.
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END NO TE S Annual Black Heritage Festival Displays AFRICAN-AMERICAN Culture The Carrie Meek Foundation, Inc. has always been a supporter of diverse events that celebrate the many accomplishments of African Americans. This year will be no different. The Foundation has once again signed on to serve as a sponsor of Honorable District 1 County Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan’s 7th Annual Black Heritage Festival. The event takes place on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex, in the City of Miami Gardens. The purpose of the event is to bring together the diverse Black Cultures through the expression of art, in its varying forms, to illustrate the differences, as well as the similarities that we all share as one community.
The Carrie Meek Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization that sponsors and promotes programs in Education, Housing, Health, and Economic Development and is committed to improving the quality of life for all residents of our community.
The Carrie Meek Foundation sustains U.S. Congresswoman Meek’s work through grantmaking, civic engagement, and community development. The Carrie Meek Foundation is the legacy
in action of one of the most visionary and productive public servants in U.S. history. Throughout her educational career and her distinguished tenure in state and federal office, Carrie P. Meek has staunchly advocated equity and opportunity for poor and disenfranchised people. Committed to taking bold, transformative steps, Congresswoman Meek has worked tirelessly to improve the quality of
life and create opportunities for all, especially the young, minorities, and the disadvantaged. Her belief that safe, decent, affordable housing should be accessible even to the most economically vulnerable populations is manifest in the thousands of affordable rental housing units constructed through her efforts in the Florida legislature. For more information on The Carrie Meek Foundation, Inc., call 786-613-7399 or visit www.carriemeekfoundation.org.
“We are delighted to support Commissioner Jordan as a Gold Partnership Sponsor for this year’s event,” said Tony Crapp, Sr., Executive Director of The Carrie Meek Foundation, Inc. “We could not pass up on this opportunity to celebrate the diversity of African American culture and values, as well as the great achievements of so many history makers in our community.”
Crapp shared that as a Gold Partnership Sponsor, the Carrie Meek Foundation will have a display table at the event with informational handouts regarding the ongoing focus areas of the Foundation - Education, Housing, Health, and Economic Development.
NAACP IMAGE AWARDS Celebrated BLACK EXCELLENCE The NAACP celebrated the stellar achievements of “The 51st NAACP Image Awards” winners during a special ceremony which was broadcasted
Awards” related content the network drew 2.3 MM total Viewers P2+ (Simulcast) and 1.3MM Total Viewers P2+ on BET alone.* The telecast
Storm Reid, Rihanna, Janelle Monáe, and Lizzo attend the 51st NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, CA.
LIVE on BET and simulcasted across 10 ViacomCBS networks including MTV, MTV2, VH1, Comedy Central, CMT, BET Her, Logo, TV Land, Pop and Smithsonian. Hosted by actor and comedian Anthony Anderson, “The 51st NAACP Image Awards” drew 1.8 MM Total Viewers P2+ (Simulcast)*, with 850K Total Viewers P2+ tuning in on BET alone.* With three (3) hours of LIVE “The 51st NAACP Image
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saw +448% increase in viewers vs. YAGO, and a +149% increase on BET Alone.* Filled with non-stop exhilarating moments, the special secured the #1 Most Social TV Program on Saturday, February 22, 2020**. The “The 51st NAACP Image Awards” social and digital highlights include**: “The 51st NAACP Image
Awards” were the #1 Most Social TV program on Saturday 2/22/20. Tweet volume peaked at 9:52pm with reactions to Rihanna accepting the President’s Award. To date, there have been over 14M total social streams for “The 51st NAACP Image Awards.” “The 51st NAACP Image Awards” celebrated the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature, film, individuals and/or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors. Winners of the night included Lizzo (Entertainer of the Year), Angela Bassett (Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series - “91-1”), Jamie Foxx (Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture – “Just Mercy”), Lupita Nyong’o (Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture – “Us”), Marsai Martin (Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture – “Little”), Tracee Ellis Ross (Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series – “black-ish”) and “Just Mercy” (Outstanding Motion Picture). During the ceremony, NAACP President and CEO, Derrick Johnson, presented global music and fashion icon, business entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Rihanna, with
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the President’s Award which is presented in recognition of a special achievement and distinguished public service. U.S. Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis (D-GA), was recognized with the NAACP Chairman’s Award during the ceremony and sent in a special video accepting the award. Jill Scott took to the stage with an electric performance of “Do You Remember” and “Is It The Way” and Skip Marley joined H.E.R for a medley of “Slide”, “Slow Down” and “Turn The Lights Down Low.” Additional guests in attendance included Brie Larson, Chloe Bailey, Deon Cole, Elaine Welteroth, Harold Perrineau, Janelle Monae, Lena Waithe, Leslie Odom Jr., Logan Browning, Lukka Sabbatt, Lynn Whitfield, Octavia Spencer, Robin Thede, Shahidi Wright Joseph, Sterling K. Brown, Tamron Hall, Tichina Arnold, Tiffany Haddish, Winston Dukes, Yara Shahidi, Yvette Nicole Brown. “The 51st NAACP Image Awards” is produced by Hudlin Entertainment and The Gurin Company. The special was executive produced by Reginald Hudlin and Phil Gurin, co-executive produced by Byron Phillips and Producer Robin Reinhardt. Connie Orlando served as Executive Producer for BET Networks.
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