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5 0T H AN N IV ERSARY This year, the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) celebrates the 50th anniversary of its Black Creativity program, which honors African-American achievement in science, technology, engineering, art and medicine. The Museum is commemorating this milestone anniversary with a robust calendar of experiences and events throughout Black History Month.

“The achievements of African Americans are front and center during Black Creativity, from arts and industrial design, to medicine and film making,” said David Mosena, MSI’s president and chief executive officer. “As an institution that welcomes so many families and students, it’s critical to highlight the African-American leaders who are creating real change in their professional fields and within their communities, inspiring young people to add their own ideas to the legacy of African-American innovation.”  Black Creativity runs from January 20 to March 1 and is included in Museum Entry.

Black Creativity began in 1970 as a tribute to the culture, heritage and contributions of African Americans in the arts. It was conceived and organized by a group of local artists along with key staff members of the Chicago Defender.

Initially called Black Esthetics, the early years captured the cultural pride among African Americans at the time, with the Juried Art Exhibition and live musical, dance and theatrical performances.

In 1984, the program was renamed Black Creativity and soon expanded to celebrate the contributions of African Americans in the sciences. New experiences were added, including an exhibit, educational programs and a gala to support the annual program.

MSI is introducing Black Creativity: 50 Years, a new exhibit that tells the story of the program’s significant moments and Chicagoans whose work pushed boundaries, including Charles Harrison, the designer of the View-Master, and Black Creativity founding collaborators Chicago Defender photographer Robert

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(Bobby) A. Sengstacke and artist Douglas A. Williams. Included with Museum Entry.

The 50th anniversary of the Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition, the nation’s longest-running exhibition of African-American art, will showcase the most work in its history. Selected by a panel of jurors, the exhibition features more than 200 works by professional artists from across the nation as well as local student artists. Winners receive a cash prize, and one student artist receives a scholarship to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Early College Program Summer Institute.

Many artists whose work was previously shown have achieved critical acclaim, such as Hebru Brantley, Harmonia Rosales, Theaster Gates and Amanda Williams. Included with Museum Entry.  Family Day – To celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the start of Black Creativity, Super Heroic CEO and co-founder Jason Mayden will be a part of Family Day on January 20, a free day for Illinois residents. Super Heroic’s mission is to ensure children believe in their abilities, and Mayden will lead kids in making their own superhero identity as they create superhero origin stories and leave with capes. Included with Museum Entry.  Black Creativity Gala – The Black Creativity Gala, planned in collaboration with a committee of prominent AfricanAmerican leaders, raises money to support the annual Black Creativity program at MSI. This black-tie event on January 25 is a celebration of art and innovation, providing guests with latenight access to the Museum’s worldrenowned exhibits as well as exclusive experiences. Additional ticket purchase required.  Education – Black Creativity will again offer a range of education programs designed to expose African-American youth to career opportunities and deepen their engagement through hands-on learning.  The Innovation Studio – Use design thinking to build an invention that helps

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The National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW) invites you to take advantage of the Early Registration for the 52nd Annual Conference, April 14-18, 2020 at the Detroit Marriott – Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan. This year’s theme is “Ma'at:

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a superhero! On weekdays, school groups learn about how to create a prototype and get hands on to invent their own device. The Innovation Studio also spotlights African-American leaders in STEM fields who are transforming Chicago. Open to the public on weekends.

Included with Museum Entry.  Career Showcase – The Career Showcase on February 29 offers students and their families the chance to explore innovative careers by speaking with dozens of professionals in art, science and engineering stationed throughout the Museum for hands-on activities and one-on-one discussions. Included with Museum Entry Black Creativity season sponsors include The Allstate Insurance Company, ComEd, NextLevel Health and Zing Health.

The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI), one of the largest

science museums in the world, offers world-class and uniquely interactive experiences that inspire inventive genius and foster curiosity. From groundbreaking and award-winning exhibits that can’t be found anywhere else, to hands-on opportunities that make you the scientist—a visit to MSI is where fun and learning mix. Through its Welcome to Science Initiative, the Museum offers a variety of student, teacher and family educational programs that make a difference in communities and contribute to MSI’s larger vision: to inspire and motivate children to achieve their full potential in science, technology, medicine and engineering. The Museum is exceptionally grateful for the support of its donors and guests, who make its work possible. MSI is also supported in part by the people of Chicago through the Chicago Park District. For more information, visit msichicago.org or call (773) 684-1414.

52nd Annual Conference

African-Centered Values as Practical Healing Tools.”

A personal invitation has been extended to you to take part in a broad array of workshops, institutes and symposiums; as well as celebrate 52 years of

advocacy in the interest, development and strengthening of the Black community.

This is an educational conference that will feature prominent keynote speakers, and inspiring and motivational sessions. Instructional workshops will be conducted on practice, social policy and social justice issues that affect the everyday lives and destiny of Black individuals, Black families and Black communities.

Our conference location is Detroit, a comeback city which is on the rise with more than $24 billion invested in its revival. It offers numerous attractions outside of the conference

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for you to explore. Conference Early Bird Registration is now open and ends February 21, 2020, so put NABSW on your calendar!

We invite you to join us in our 52nd year in this important discourse as warriors for social justice and civil liberties for people of Black African ancestry. We want to hear your input as professionals, social work students, and community organizers as we seek to impart Africancentered values as practical healing tools.

For more information, visit the National Association of Black Social Workers website at www.nabsw.org or call (202) 678-4570.

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WHISTLEBLOWER COMES FORWARD IN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ABUSED STUDENT

Public Hearing for LCISD Abused Special Needs student will take place January 21-23, 2020, 9 AM at the LSISD Service Center at 4901 Ave I Rosenberg, TX 77471. The family, Houston celebrities including Slim Thug and Trae Tha Truth, and the public at large are outraged after videos surfaced of a special needs child being mistreated by a Lamar Consolidated ISD teacher.

The parents released several videos showing acts of verbal and physical mistreatment of their child by former George Ranch High School teacher Ms. ReGina Thurston. Upon learning of this incident in December 2018, the District immediately placed Ms. Thurston on administrative leave.

Ms. Thurston subsequently resigned on Jan. 16, 2019. The teacher was reported to the police and is under investigation by the Texas Education Agency.

In the videos, Thurston can be seen kicking the disabled minor, knocking over his desk, and forcing him to pick up the desk and other objects. The family is hoping to raise the public's awareness of how special needs children are being treated in classrooms at LCISD. According to school law attorney Susan Soto, who represents Mrs. Thurston, “While the video may be disturbing to some, the techniques that Ms. Thurston employed are based on the student's individual needs and on a specific discipline management theory.”

Soto explains, “Over the course of the school year, Mrs. Thurston

attempted a variety of discipline management strategies with the student in order to minimize a pattern of dangerous behavior. The video depicts an Applied Behavior Analysis strategy that focuses on

Behavior Analysis strategy not in my child’s IEP, but ReGina is not certified in ABA.” Mom continues, “My son has Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome,

Education system will lessen and exposed the incidents of abuse. Her goal is to provide support to families, teachers, and special needs children.

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improving specific behaviors.”

The victim’s mother April, also a teacher, with a Masters Degree in Special Education said, “My son follows an Individualized Education Plan or IEP. This plan is a collaborative effort where teachers, administrators, and parents meet to develop an IEP. Not only is Applied

and Autism, so his ability to communicate is limited. The repeated actions she took to discipline him were not appropriate.

He’s never displayed dangerous behavior, and if he threw things, it was in response to him not being able to communicate.”

April hopes that shedding light on the problems within the Special

Mayer Cunningham and the family’s attorney Samuel Wesley established the George Ranch Whistle Blower Line 713-353-3960 and can be contacted at sam@ wesleyandassociates.com.

Contact Trea Davenport at trea@ treaday.com to arrange an interview with April and/or Trae Tha Truth.

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 18th, 2020, will sell at public online auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 13th, 2020 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property.

Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code.

Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale.

Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/526/County-Treasurer Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 18th day of February 2020 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer.

A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/17674 A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 5th, 2020.

Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715.

Dated: January 17, 2020 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors' Civil Relief Acts.

However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County's Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased.

The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser's rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending

bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser's right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership.

The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk.

The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale.

Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates.

2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates.

3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid.

4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited.

Dated: January 17, 2020 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York

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ENTER TAINMENT OW N SETS PREMIERE O W N : Oprah Winfrey Network has revealed the premiere date and official trailer for its new original anthology drama "Cherish the Day," created and executive produced

by Emmy winner/Academy Award nominee Ava DuVernay ("Queen Sugar," "When They See Us"). "Cherish the Day" is set for a two-night premiere on Tuesday, February 11 at 10 p.m. ET/PT and Wednesday, February 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Tuesday night's premiere will be presented with limited commercials

by Toyota Highlander. The eight-episode chapter will continue to air on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Chapter one of "Cherish the Day" chronicles the stirring relationship of one couple, with each episode spanning a single day. The narrative will unfold to reveal significant moments in a relationship that compel us to hold true to the ones we love, from the extraordinary to the everyday.

Xosha Roquemore ("The Mindy Project") stars as Gently James and Alano Miller ("Underground") stars as Evan Fisher. The couple meet and fall in love in Los Angeles, with the full season spanning five years in eight episodes.

OWN previously announced additional cast including legendary Emmy-winning actress Cicely Tyson, as well as Michael Beach, Anne-Marie Johnson and Kellee Stewart.

The DuVernay led series also recently

announced it achieved full gender parity with a production crew of over 50% women, including 18 female department heads.

Directors for the series are Tanya Hamilton, Blitz Bazawule, Aurora Guerrero and Deborah Kampmeier.

The series is produced for OWN by ARRAY Filmworks and Harpo Films in association with Warner Horizon Scripted Television. Ava DuVernay, Paul Garnes ("Queen Sugar"), Tanya Hamilton ("Queen Sugar," "Night Catches Us"), and Oprah Winfrey serve as executive producers.

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. OWN's original scripted series include "Queen Sugar," "Greenleaf," "The Haves and the Have Nots," "If Loving You is Wrong," "Ambitions," "David Makes Man" and "Cherish the Day." OWN's Saturday night unscripted programming lineup includes "Iyanla: Fix My Life," "Ready to Love," "Love & Marriage: Huntsville," "Family or Fiancé," "Black Women OWN the Conversation" and "Black Love." OWN connects with its audience wherever they

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that center around people of color and women of all kinds. Feature film and TV projects include "When They See Us," "13TH," "Queen Sugar," "Cherish The Day," "The Red Line," "Venus Vs," "Middle of Nowhere," "I Will Follow" and commercial and installation work for Prada, Apple and The Smithsonian. www.arraynow.com.

A division of the Warner Bros. Television Group, Warner Horizon Scripted Television was founded in 2006 and is one of the entertainment industry's leading producers of dramatic and comedic programming for the cable and subscription/on-demand streaming marketplace. Series produced by Warner Horizon Scripted Television include "Animal Kingdom" and "Claws" for TNT, "Cherish the Day," "David Makes Man" and "Queen Sugar" for OWN, "The Flight Attendant" for HBO Max, "Fuller House," "Medical Police," "Special" and "You" for Netflix, "Pennyworth" for EPIX, and "The Right Stuff" for National Geographic.

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A F R I C A U M OJA : The S pirit of To ge t he r ne ss a story of the African

continent and its unbreakable spirit is set to arrive in South Florida for its one and only USA appearance Tuesday, February 25th through Sunday, March 1st 2020 at the Miramar Cultural Center in celebration of Black History Month. Sponsored by Cox Media Group and Aetna the production is presented by and benefits The Embrace Girls Foundation, Inc.

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Fueled by history, the cast of 33 young adults are arguably South Africa’s most versatile and dynamic singers, dancers and drummers, drawn from the myriad of cultures that compose their rural worlds. The

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Africa Umoja also celebrates South Africa’s freedom and democracy through a tribute to Nelson Mandela. The production includes

“All children should have access to opportunities that will help them thrive academically and socially. The Embrace Girls Foundation fills this need in underserved and low-income communities, ensuring that the students they serve are exposed to important and meaningful academic, wellness and enrichment programs,” said Richard Weiss, Aetna’s market president in Florida. “Aetna is proud to support this organization, while building on our longstanding commitment to celebrate black history.”

Conceived by Todd Twala and Thembi Nyandeni and produced by Joe Theron, Africa Umoja was developed to educate a new generation of South Africans about their rich heritage and the power of unity (Umoja is the Swahili word for unity) by showcasing the glory days of South African music and dance, that persisted even during the country’s hardships. However, the show has become much more than either of its founders could ever have imagined, dazzling audiences and receiving standing ovations and breathtaking reviews in more than 50 countries across the globe over the last two

production will feature traditional love songs, lullabies, and internationally acclaimed choreography that narrates in passionate song and dance the moving tale of love and community that helped Black South Africans triumph during some of their country’s stormiest passages.

the song “Long Road to Freedom,” which was written in Mandela’s honor and performed to visuals of Mandela in jail on Robin Island and his release from Poslmor Prison in 1990. In addition, there is a jawdropping tribute to America’s civil rights legend, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Audiences will experience life in townships through authentic tribal dancing, joyous

Africa Umoja carries the audience on a musical journey right up to “Kwaito,” the

equivalent of American hip-hop in culture, fashion and expression that is the dynamic club climate of South Africa today.

The authentic pride spilling off the stage is utterly irresistible and a refreshing change to the norm of manufactured performances. Africa Umoja is a pulsating celebration of Black History from then until now, telling a story that every family anywhere can embrace.

The Miramar Cultural Arts Center is located at 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, Florida 33025. Multiple performances are scheduled as follows:  Evening performances are Tuesday through Sunday at 7:00 P.M.;  Matinee performances are Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 P.M.;  Group Performances Booked at embracegirlpower.org include:  Educational Student performances @ 10:00 AM designated days  Senior performances @ 10:00 AM designated days  Weekends from 11am – 4pm the Miramar Cultural Center will be transformed into the Africa Umoja Family Fun Village featuring master classes and a host of family friendly vendors and a ctivities.

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OPRAH WINFREY, Weight Watchers Launch ' 2020 Vision' Tour

OPRAH WINFREY and WW, formerly known as Weight Watchers, are teaming up on a new wellness tour.

Winfrey, 65, launched the 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus tour in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., during Friday's episode of Today ahead of the tour's opening date in the city Saturday.

Winfrey said the motivational tour is meant to inspire people across the country to transform their lives.

"It's 2020. It's time to have your vision in focus and live up all the dreams you have for yourself," she said.

Winfrey stated her belief that "healthy is the new skinny" and said the tour is "all about" embracing wellness as a whole.

"Wherever you are in your weight loss journey, if you're focusing on mind, body and spirit and making yourself as well and whole as possible, then you're on the right path," she said.

Winfrey said in an Instagram video Thursday that singer and actress Lady Gaga will join her in Fort Lauderdale.

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TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager with Oprah in Fort Lauderdale.

Dwayne Johnson, former first lady Michelle Obama, Jennifer Lopez, Tina Fey, Amy Schumer, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kate Hudson, Gayle King and Julianne Hough will also join Winfrey at different stops on the tour.

Winfrey initially announced the 2020 Vision Tour in September. On the tour, Winfrey will share the ups and downs of her personal wellness journey and help the audience to develop their own action plans for 2020. Winfrey first partnered with WW in 2015.

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 Jan. 4 - Fort Lauderdale, Fla., at BB&T Center, featuring Lady Gaga  Jan. 11 - St. Paul, Minn., at Xcel Energy Center, featuring Tina Fey  Jan. 18 - Charlotte, N.C., at Spectrum Center, featuring Amy Schumer  Jan. 25 - Atlanta, Ga., at State Farm Arena, featuring Dwayne Johnson  Feb. 8 - Brooklyn, N.Y., at Barclays Center, featuring Michelle Obama  Feb. 15 - Dallas, Texas, at American Airlines Center, featuring Tracee Ellis Ross  Feb. 22 - San Francisco, Calif., at Chase Center, featuring Kate Hudson

Groundbreaking Held For BARBARA J. JORDAN WELLNESS CENTER The Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS) is breaking new ground. The organization held its Groundbreaking Ceremony for the JTCHS Barbara J. Jordan Community Health & Wellness Center on Thursday, December 12, 2019.

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The center will be approximately 15,000 square feet of welcoming space and will deliver innovative care for the entire lifecycle.

Features of the center will include four exam rooms for Family Medicine/Primary Care, four exam rooms for Pediatrics, four operatories for Oral Health Care, a Behavioral Health Mental Health/Substance Abuse Services Laboratory, and a 4,000 square foot multi-purpose room that will be used for nutritional classes, healthy cooking demonstrations and other community-based activities.

The Jessie Trice Community Health System, Inc (JTCHS) is one of Miami-Dade County’s preeminent federally qualified community healthcare centers, governed by a remarkably dedicated Board of Directors (51% of which are users of the medical and dental services) and a diverse, incredibly talented, committed family of providers and staff. The 1st Federally Qualified Health Center in the state and 5th in the nation, Jessie Trice Community Health System, Inc. is a Florida 501 (c) 3, not-for-profit organization

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BUSINE S S Becoming A Better Leader In 2020

by Joseph Ellick

When a new year comes, people around the world look forward to putting things in place and setting new goals to improve personally or professionally. The biggest challenge at times is knowing what it's going to take to make that desire a reality to apply to your success plan. One strong characteristic trait that many people try to build upon in their path to success is leadership. To become a great leader, first you have to understand what a leader is.

Leaders help themselves and others do the right things. They set direction, build an inspiring vision, and create something new. Leadership is about mapping out where you need to go to "win" as a team or an organization; and it is dynamic, exciting, and inspiring!

I know what some of you are saying: “Leaders are born, not made.” Next time you hear this statement take note that this is completely false. I remember back in the high school where I played basketball, I stayed in the background letting everyone else do the talking for me although I knew I was the best player. Over time and with EXPERIENCE, you find yourself as a person and learn lessons in life that will put you in the position of leader by default because of your wisdom and knowledge.

In this article, we'll focus on six ideas to help get you started to become a better leader in 2020.  E stab lishi n g A Vi si o n Establishing a vision is the first and key idea to become a better leader. Without this step, people will not buy in to what you want to accomplish. In business, a vision is a realistic, convincing and attractive depiction of where you want to be in the future. Vision provides direction, sets priorities, and provides a marker, so you can tell that you've achieved what you wanted to achieve.

To create a vision, leaders focus on an organization's strengths to analyze their current situation. Leadership is proactive, problem solving, looking ahead, and not being satisfied with things as they are.

Once leaders have developed their visions, they must make them compelling and convincing. A compelling vision is one that people can see, feel, understand, and embrace. Effective leaders provide a rich picture of what the future will look like when their visions have been realized.

They tell inspiring stories, and explain their visions in ways that everyone can relate to.

Here, leadership combines the analytical side of vision creation with the passion of shared values, creating something that's really meaningful to the people they are leading.  Motivati n g p eople wit h in spir at io n A compelling vision provides the foundation for leadership. But it’s the leader’s ability to motivate and inspire people that helps them deliver that vision. For example, when you start a new project, you will probably have lots of enthusiasm for it, so it's often easy to win support for it at the beginning.

However, it can be difficult to find ways to keep your vision inspiring after the initial enthusiasm fades, especially if the team or organization needs to make significant changes in the way that it does things. I I’ve learned that the hard way on numerous occasions. Leaders recognize this, and

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they work hard throughout the project to connect their vision with people's individual needs, goals and aspirations. Once you do that to your best ability and people still decide not to follow don’t take it personal.

At the end of the day people have a hard time following a vision when it’s not theirs.

I’ve learned from successful mentors that effective leaders link together two different expectations:  The expectation that hard work leads to good results.  The expectation that good results lead to attractive rewards or incentives.

This motivates people to work hard to achieve success, because they expect to enjoy rewards as a result.

Other approaches include restating the vision in terms of the benefits it will bring to the team's customers, and taking frequent opportunities to communicate the vision in an attractive and engaging way. What's particularly helpful here is when leaders have expert power. People admire and believe in these leaders because they are an expert in what they do. They have credibility, and they've earned the right to ask people to listen to and follow them. This makes it much easier for these leaders to motivate and inspire the people they lead.

Leaders can also motivate and influence people through their natural charisma and appeal, and through other sources of power, such as the power to give people opportunities to make money or assign tasks to other people. However, good leaders don't rely too much on these types of power to motivate and inspire others.

Recognize all contributions, large and small Frequent recognition is one of the most important steps to becoming a better leader. Your team needs to know that you value their contributions, and this goes for everyone on the team, from the intern to the senior executives. Each contribution to the team is valuable, and taking time to express that value can have an amazing impact on engagement and retention. Team members who are putting in their best effort need to be recognized for that effort, otherwise you're denying them an incentive that is, for many, on par with payment.

Always make recognition easy. Avoid the head-on approach by using tools such as peer recognition. Peer to peer recognition allows your team to recognize one another, and be recognized for, all the great work and contributions that happens on a day to day basis. The people your team members work with most closely are more likely to see and feel the impact of those contributions.  B e a be t te r c o m m u n i c ato r You can't be a good facilitator if you're not a good listener, and any great director must express themselves clearly. Whether it's communication between you and your significant other or between you and your team, you'll never achieve your most ambitious goals without healthy communication. Two trucks can't cross paths in opposite directions on the same road, and two people can't effectively express themselves and listen at the same time. So make it a point to pull over regularly, and give others a chance to pass before heading around the next bend.

 Ta k e a r i s k a n d d o s o m e th i n g yo u f e a r This year will be the year of growth and

improvement, which means this is the perfect time to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. But not just something new, something you're a bit afraid to do. That idea that has been on your mind the entire year of 2019 but you was afraid of the response, or that company you wanted to reach out to but were scared of rejection, take that risk.

Once you've done something you're afraid of, you'll have less to fear. Although danger is real, fear is a mental construct and it's usually unwarranted. Facing your fears will help you to confidently guide others through the similar situations. The more times you face your fears, the more you'll realize that you held yourself back from opportunities.

There's only one way to improve here in this area, Just Go and Do It. I have broken so many barriers in my life by just reaching out and getting over that hump of anxiety that feeds your hesitation which adds fuel to your fear. You can’t be afraid to fail because that closes so many doors for you and the team you’re leading.

Find that one thing you've been avoiding and tackle it, don't give up until you walk away victorious. It can, but doesn't have to be work-related, the confidence you gain will translate either way. Maybe it's changing the tire of your car by yourself,

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wearing a style of clothing you never tried before, or doing your own taxes. Whatever it is, go do it, then find the next challenge.  Stay T ru e The last and MOST important idea to helping you become a better leader in 2020 is staying true to yourself, true to your team, and true to your team’s overall goals. When those things don't match up, it's very difficult for anyone to thrive. Your team needs a solid leader to rally around. If you're flip flopping like my father would say on decisions, and always changing how you feel on issues, it's going to eat away to that trusting relationship you've worked so hard to build.

Be that strong foundation your team can build on. This doesn't mean sticking to your decisions even when you realize they're bad decisions. It's more about upholding a positive and unwavering standard that others can look to for confidence.

As you start 2020, think about how you are developing you’re your leadership skills.

Make sure that your focus on leadership and your vision doesn’t stop with you, but trickles down within your team. Be a leader this new year who not only uses these skills well, but a leader who sets the bar for others to do the same.

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NOMINEES ANNOUNCED Netflix Leads with 30 Nominations in the Television Categories, Universal Pictures Leads with 15 Nominations in the Motion Picture Categories, RCA Records Leads with 14 Nominations in the Recording Categories and Penguin Random House Leads with 8 Nominations in the Literary Categories

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a wide range of authentic stories and experiences that have resonated with many, and we’re proud to continue celebrating their outstanding achievements and performances.”

“This is a historic occasion for BET

BEVERLY HILLS, CA (January 9, 2020)– The nominees for the 51st NAACP Image Awards were announced today at a joint press conference with Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP and Connie Orlando, Executive Vice-President, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy.

The winners will be revealed during the two-hour LIVE TV special airing on BET Networks on Saturday, February 22, 2020 8/7c.

Netflix leads the television category nominations with 30, with an additional 12 nominations in the motion picture categories for a total of 42. RCA Records leads in the music recording categories with 14, followed

by Columbia Records and BMG respectively with 7. Universal Pictures leads the motion picture categories with 15 nominations, and Penguin Random House has 8 nominations followed by HarperCollins with 4 in the literary categories.

“Representation across entertainment and the arts has profound meaning and unparalleled power to shape perceptions, influence culture, and galvanize communities,” said NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson.

“This year’s nominees have conveyed

Networks, and we’re thrilled to be able to celebrate our network’s 40th anniversary in conjunction with this milestone moment of hosting the NAACP Image Awards,” said Scott Mills, President of BET Networks. “It is our distinct privilege to be able to acknowledge contributions of talent in TV, music, movies and literature and we look forward to celebrating these contributions next month.”

The NAACP Image Awards honors the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature, and film and also recognizes individuals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors. The Image Awards previously aired on TV One. In previous years, Image Awards attendees included Oprah Winfrey, Will

P B S D O C U M E N TA RY NAACP Chairman of the Board of Directors, Leon W. Russell, was featured in “The Democracy Rebellion: A Reporter’s Notebook" with Hedrick Smith, a documentary focusing on narratives of citizen movements and graphic portraits of local heroes launching local, bipartisan campaigns to restore democracy through clean elections, exposing dark money, voter protections, and gerrymander reform.

For too many years, Americans have been calling for reforms to fix our broken democracy. When Congress didn’t act, they set out to fix it themselves. 2018 was the biggest, boldest year for changing election laws, making voting easier, adopting public funding of campaigns and other reforms in the past half-century.

The documentary which first aired on PBS on Monday, January 6, 2020 rolled across the nation all through January and beyond. Check below to find out where and when you can see our onehour film on your state network or local PBS station.

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Ellis Ross, David Oyelowo, Laverne Cox, Octavia Spencer, Issa Rae, Trevor Noah, Terry Crews, Yara Shahidi, Danai Gurira, Jacob Latimore, Jay Pharoah, Jemele Hill, Josh Gad, Loretta Devine, Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Meta Golding, Michael Smith, Tyler James Williams, Ava DuVernay, Chadwick Boseman, and many more.

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AS PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED: Voting is now open to the public to determine the winners of the 51st NAACP IMAGE AWARDS by visiting www.naacpimageawards.net– Winners will be revealed during the 51st NAACP Image Awards telecast. For all information and the latest news, please visit the official NAACP Image Awards website at www.naacpimageawards.net or on Facebook at naacpimageawards

and Twitter @naacpimageaward (#NAACPImageAwards).

ABOUT NAACP: Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest nonpartisan civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities. You can read more about the NAACP’s work and our six “Game Changer” issue areas at naacp.org.

ABOUT BET NETWORKS: BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B), is the nation’s leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news, and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 90 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture and news; BET HER, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the African-American Woman; BET Music Networks – BET Jams, BET Soul and BET Gospel; BET Home Entertainment; BET Live, BET’s growing festival business; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET around the globe.

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 Birmingham, AL – WBIQ at 10 pm  Miami, FL – WPBT at 11 pm  Milwaukee, WI – WMVS- at 11 pm  Grand Rapids, MI – WGVU-HD at 1pm Tuesday, January 7  Albuquerque, NM –KNME at 7pm  Atlanta, GA – WPBA at 11 pm Wednesday, January 8  Cleveland, OH – WNEO at 10 pm  Milwaukee, WI – WMVS at 5 pm Thursday, January 9  Tacoma, Seattle, WA – KBTC at 8 pm  New Hampshire and Boston, MA – WPTV at 10 pm

Monday, January 13  Los Angeles, CA – KOCE at 11 pm  Cleveland, OH – WNEO Fusion at 10 pm  Denver, CO – KRMA at 10 pm  Detroit, MI – WTVS at 11 pm  Jacksonville, FL – KJCT at 11 pm  Nashville, TN – WNPT at 11 pm  Las Vegas, NV – KLVX at 11 pm  Oklahoma City, OK – OETA at 10 pm Tuesday, January 14  San Diego, CA – KPBS at 11 pm  San Francisco, CA – KQED 9 at 11 pm  Portland, OR – OPB at 9 pm

 Cincinnati, OH – WPTO 16.1HD at 11 pm  Spokane, WA – KSPS at 8 pm  Seattle, WA – KCTS at 2pm Wednesday, January 15  Cincinnati, OH – WPTO 16.2 AGAIN at 11 pm Friday, January 17 (alternate showings)  Cincinnati, OH – WPTO 16.2 AGAIN at 4 pm  Albequerque, NM – KENW at 7 pm  San Francisco, CA – KPJK at 8 pm

Saturday, January 11  Seattle, WA – KCTS at 11 pm Sunday, January 12  Chicago, IL – WTTW PRIME at 11 pm  Dayton, OH – WCET at 2 pm  Indianapolis, IN – WFYI at 3 pm  Springfield and Joplin, MO – Ozarks Public TV at 4 pm  Spokane, WA – KSPS at 8 pm  Arkansas - AETN state network at 11 pm  KETS/Little Rock; KTEJ/Jonesboro; KFT/Fayetteville  KETG/Arkadelphia, KEMV/Mountain View; KETZ/El Dorado

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