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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disaster Assistance Loans SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza issued the following statement today in response to the President’s address to the nation: "Small businesses are vital economic engines in every community and state, and they have helped make our economy the strongest in the world. Our Agency will work directly with state Governors to provide targeted, low-interest disaster recovery loans to small businesses that have been severely impacted by the situation. Additionally, the SBA continues to assist small businesses with counseling and navigating their own preparedness plans through our network of 68 District Offices and numerous Resource Partners located around the country. The SBA will continue to provide every small business with the most effective and customer-focused response possible during these times of uncertainty.” Process for Accessing SBA’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disaster Relief Lending
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Upon a request received from a state’s or territory’s Governor, SBA will issue under its own authority, as provided
by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently signed by the President, an Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration.
with credit available elsewhere are not eligible. The interest rate for non-profits is 2.75%. SBA offers loans with long-term repayments in order to keep payments
659-2955 (TTY: 1-800-877-8339) or e-mail disastercustomerservice@sba. gov. The U.S. Small Business
affordable, up to a maximum of 30 years. Terms are determined on a case-by-case basis, based upon each borrower’s ability to repay.
Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.
Any such Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance declaration issued by the SBA makes loans available to small businesses and private, nonprofit organizations in designated areas of a state or territory to help alleviate economic injury caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance will coordinate with the state’s or territory’s Governor to submit the request for Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance.
Once a declaration is made for designated areas within a state, the information on the application process for Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance will be made available to all affected communities. SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million in assistance and can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing.
These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact. The interest rate is 3.75% for small businesses without credit available elsewhere; businesses
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SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans are just one piece of the expanded focus of the federal government’s coordinated response, and the SBA is strongly committed to providing the most effective and customer-focused response possible. For additional information, please contact the SBA disaster assistance customer service center. Call 1-800-
HBC GRANT OPPORTUNIT Y
Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, is offering an opportunity for college students, alumni, faculty and administrators at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to submit an innovative proposal that addresses mobility need on campus or in their community.
The HBC-You Mobility Challenge is officially open and details regarding the program can be found at http://fgb. life. The last day to submit proposals is March 31, 2020 and winners will be announced in May 2020. The winning school will receive a one time grant of up to $25,000 and the runner up will receive up to a $10,000 grant to implement their project. The Ford HBC-You Mobility Challenge invites Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to submit innovative proposals on smart mobility with the winning proposal receiving a one-time grant of up to $25,000. “It was an honor to award our inaugural winner, Langston University with the first grant under the HBC-You Challenge,” said Pamela Alexander,
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Director of the Ford Motor Company Fund Community Development. “We are proud to continue our association with the HBCU community to improve mobility while providing the opportunity to showcase their talents and innovation.” The Ford HBC-You Mobility Challenge is a special initiative of Ford Motor Company Fund – the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company. Its purpose is to challenge students, alumni, faculty and administrators
Ford Motor Company Fund understands the role it plays in providing access to services that address basic needs, economic growth and help improve quality of life. The HBC-You Mobility Challenge is the latest in the Ford Fund’s decades-long commitment to supporting historically Black colleges and universities and students that attend them. For more information on our programs that support the African American community go to http://fgb.life.
to design innovative mobility-based projects that address critical campus or community needs consistent with charitable purposes. With the theme of “Making Lives Better: Changing the Way We Move Through Smart Mobility,” the challenge was created to empower HBCU students, alumni, faculty and administrators to collaborate on creating and implementing sustainable solutions that address unmet needs and improve the lives of individuals within their communities.
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As the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, Ford Fund’s mission is to strengthen communities and help make people’s lives better. Working with dealers and nonprofit partners in more than 60 countries, Ford Fund provides access to opportunities and resources that help people reach their full potential. Since 1949, Ford Fund has invested more than $2 billion in programs that support education, promote safe driving, enrich community life and encourage employee volunteering. For more information, visit www.fordfund.org or join us at @FordFund on Facebook and Twitter.
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MINORITY BUSINESSES Urge Congress To Provide Financial Relief The Airport Restaurant & Retail Association (ARRA) and Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) urged airports and Congress to quickly pass financial relief for airport restaurateurs and retailers given the unprecedented business impact caused by the spread of the Coronavirus and resultant COVID-19 pandemic.
Members of both organizations, which include restaurants, gift shops and retail stores, have been seriously impacted given the rapid decline in airline bookings and passenger counts which are falling at unprecedented rates. Further, several state and municipalities are closing restaurants, including at airports, to help contain the spread of COVID-19. All stakeholders in the industry—airlines, airports, airport retailers and restaurateurs, and other related companies—are financially suffering.
The associations represent a $10 billion industry made up of firms of varying sizes, including many small and local businesses which contribute $2.5 billion
to airport revenue streams. Together these businesses employ more than 125,000 workers in U.S. airports. The restaurants and retail shops are a vital part of the airline passenger’s travel experience, and a major revenue source on which airports depend for their operations, development and bond financing.
John Clark, Chair of AMAC commented, “Our members are suffering tremendous sales losses exceeding 50% and in some cases as high as 90%. The industry is facing a major financial crisis. Many businesses, including those classified as small and/ or disadvantaged, may not be able to continue operations.”
Restaurateurs and retailers in the aviation sector are contracted by airports, airlines and third-party developers to provide passengers a full range of food, beverage and retail services. Pat Murray, Chair of the ARRA explained, “our members’ ability to retain and pay employees, as well as pay rents to airports, has been seriously
jeopardized. Some of our members will likely be unable to meet our debt obligations and will be forced out of business if quick action is not taken to provide relief.”
The two associations urged airports to engage with their members quickly and adopt mitigating actions to save the businesses: Waive rent, other fees and the imposition of penalties for at least six (6) months with the opportunity to extend depending on the extent and impact of the crisis. Suspend and defer concessionaires’ capital investment requirements. Provide operational flexibility including, but not limited to adjustments to operating hours, locations and menus/product selections as well as selective temporary closing of stores and restaurants in order to better align with passenger volumes and flows and
ESSENCE Announces Departure ESSENCE, the number one media, technology and commerce company serving Black women, today announced that Michelle Ebanks, Chief Executive Officer of Essence Communications, Inc., will step down from the role of CEO as of March 31, 2020 to pursue other opportunities and to join the board of Essence Ventures, parent company of ESSENCE. In her board capacity, Ebanks will advise on strategic partnerships and new growth opportunities, including the development of a diversity and inclusion capability that supports the advancement of people of color in the workplace. ESSENCE has commenced a search for her successor, and Ebanks will assist with the transition and search process. During the transition period, Richelieu Dennis, founder & chairman of Essence Ventures, will have direct oversight of the company, working closely with its senior leadership team on continued transformation and strategy execution. “When I joined ESSENCE, I could not have imagined this extraordinary journey and how it would transform me as a person and as a leader,” said Ebanks. “I will always be grateful for the opportunity, but most importantly for the impact that ESSENCE continues to have on tens of millions of Black women globally. Since I began, my priority has been to position ESSENCE for its
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next phase, and we’ve done that. The brand has been reestablished as 100% Black-owned and is well-positioned for continued success through what is a remarkable time of transformation and reinvention.” Ebanks continued, “Richelieu is strongly committed to ESSENCE’s mission of serving Black women deeply – as well as empowering equality, investing in community and expanding ESSENCE into the global media, technology and commerce business that it has always had the potential to be. Over the past couple of years, I’ve often called ESSENCE a 50-year-old start-up, with a richness of legacy and poised to leverage new and unlimited opportunity in ways never done before. As the brand celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year, I am as excited to see what the future holds for the next 50 years.”
reduce the impact on employees. ARRA and AMAC strongly support the airports’ request for emergency financial assistance and flexibility to help sustain operations, preserve jobs and bonds, including assistance and flexibility for concessionaires during this critical time. ARRA and AMAC urged Congress and the Administration to also provide financial relief and assistance to airport concessionaires to ensure business continuity, secure loans and make debt service payments. Specific measures ARRA and AMAC urge Congress and the Administration to act upon are: Provide grants and low-interest or interest-free loans to concessionaires to allow concessionaires to cover operating expenses. Provide loan guarantees to concessionaires to assure their ability to continue making debt service payments and secure loans for their ongoing capital investment requirements.
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Culture grew to become the world’s largest cultural, music, entertainment and empowerment experience – responsible for more than $4 billion in economic impact since it began. The Festival marked its 25th anniversary in 2019 and routinely attracts more than 500,000 international attendees over July 4th weekend. “There aren’t enough words to express the gratitude, recognition and admiration that we have for everything Michelle has brought to ESSENCE over nearly 20 years – her vision, her leadership, her advocacy, and her
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determination,” said Dennis. “We value her commitment to uplifting and empowering our community, as well as to building a successful business with an unmatched team of women executives who are leading the way. We are excited to continue to work alongside her on the board of Essence Ventures as we open new opportunities, access, expertise and possibilities for Black women and people of color in the most engaging, authentic and innovative ways possible. This is only the beginning.”
Ebanks, who has been at the helm of ESSENCE since 2001, has emerged as a foremost authority on women, the multicultural market and a passionate brand steward. She led ESSENCE’s transition to a multi-media brand and architected its cross-platform expansion and diversification – helping to guide ESSENCE into a powerhouse comprising digital, video, television and experiential. Under Ebanks’ leadership, the ESSENCE Festival of
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BUSINESS HUMANITIES RESEARCH GRANTS A v a i l a b l e H I S T O R I C A L LY B L A C K C O L L E G E S The NEH Awards for Faculty program seeks to strengthen the humanities at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by encouraging and expanding humanities research opportunities for individual faculty and staff members. Awards support individuals pursuing scholarly research that is of value to humanities scholars, students, and/or general audiences. The next application deadline is April 8, 2020 for projects beginning
in 2021 and 2022. The program offers applicants flexibility in project types and award periods. Common to all projects must be humanities research. Eligible projects include humanities research in primary and secondary materials leading to the development of books, monographs, peer-reviewed articles, e-books, digital materials, translations with annotations or a critical apparatus, critical editions, or other scholarly resources; humanities research related to institutional or community goals or
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interests; and humanities research leading to the improvement of an existing undergraduate course. For complete details, please see the Notice of Funding Opportunity. The program is open to all faculty and staff members, including fulltime, part-time, adjunct, and retired faculty and staff at HBCUs. The awards support the equivalent of two to twelve months of full-time work and carry a stipend of $5,000 per month (full-time equivalent).
U n iv e r s i t y S p o n s o r s H I G H S C H O O L B U S I N E S S F O R U M Fall semester of college is right around the corner, and a local nonprofit organization is making sure student athletes are looking toward their future on and off the field. Student ACES, a nonprofit based in Palm Beach County that serves all of South Florida, recently held a Captains Summit at St. Thomas University. The summits are a day-long event where high school students
are mentored by leaders including university presidents and former professional athletes. The students learn leadership skills and also participate in team-building activities. Buck Martinez, who cofounded the nonprofit with daughter Krissy Webb, said the summits are held at universities for a reason. “You’re basically demonstrating to
kids that the future might be here for them so this is a great opportunity for them to come and register at school and possibly be a future student at this university,” Martinez said. “We would welcome every university to host Captains Summits.” With support and funding from Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), the nonprofit has been able to host several of these Captains Summits along with countless workshops at South Florida schools. The goal of all the events is to inspire and develop high school student athletes to become young men and women of character, honor and integrity. “Investing in the development of high school students who can be outstanding future employees is part of our commitment to working with the communities we serve to help make them better places to live, work and raise a family,” said Pam Rauch, FPL’s vice president of external affairs and economic development. At the Feb. 21 summit, the students learned from St. Thomas University President David Armstrong; Plantation-native Quadtrine Hill, who played football for the University
of Miami and then professionally for a short time before reinventing himself as a professional boxer; and Charles Johnson, former Florida Marlins player and World Series champion. Two former Student ACES students, now studying at St. Thomas University, led the team-building exercises. “I think it’s so awesome that you’re here because you took the first step toward leadership,” Armstrong told the students. “This university is about leadership. We educate leaders for life.” Hill said looking back at his youth, he can think of peers who would have benefited from a similar mentorship.“The Student ACES program is so important because a lot of the kids don’t have somebody they can use as a mentor, that can teach them the leadership skills, that can teach them the right way to act, the right way to behave, the right way to be a professional and be successful,” Hill said. “I love this program because this program is designed to teach them those leadership skills and those skills to success.” For more information about Student ACES, visit www.studentacesforleadership.com.
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What to watch across all BET platforms the week of March 19-25, including “Tyler Perry’s Ruthless” on the premium streaming service BET+, New episodes of “Tyler Perry’s Sistas,” “Twenties” and “Boomerang” on BET, “Being” on BET Her, “Finding” on BET’s YouTube Channel and more. WHAT-TO-WATCH SPOTLIGHT “TYLER PERRY’S RUTHLESS” PREMIERES TODAY, MARCH 19 ON BET+ #Ruthless @RuthlessBETplus “TYLER PERRY’S RUTHLESS,” a spin-off of the hit television series “Tyler Perry’s The Oval,” tells the riveting story of a woman named Ruth who kidnaps her young daughter to join her in the dark underworld of a fanatical religious cult. “TYLER PERRY’S RUTHLESS” is the first new original series from Tyler Perry to stream on BET+, a joint venture between BET Networks and Tyler Perry Studios. First three episodes, of the one-hour drama, are available now with new episodes launching every Thursday. “TYLER PERRY’S RUTHLESS” stars Melissa L. Williams, Matt Cedeño, Lenny D. Thomas, Yvonne Senat Jones, Baadja-Lyne Odums, Jaime Callica, Nirine S. Brown, Blue Kimble, Stephanie Charles, Hervé Clermont, Anthony Bless, and Bobbi Baker. “TYLER PERRY’S RUTHLESS” is executive produced, written, and directed by Tyler Perry. Michelle Sneed also served as Executive Producer of the series for Tyler Perry Studios. For images, bios and additional show assets go to: https://www. betpressroom.com/program/tyler-perrysruthless/ “BEING” SEASON SEVEN AIRS SATURDAYS AT 10: 00 PM ET/PT ON BET HER @BETHerTV Season seven of BET Her hit docu-series, “BEING,” returns to chronicle the lives of dynamic African American women and their intimate stories of struggle, perseverance, and success in the entertainment industry. Each one-hour episode will highlight one of music and entertainment's most compelling figures, featuring never-before-seen photos, videos, revealing interviews and more. This season will document the lives of Deborah Cox, Arlan Hamilton, Angela Yee, Yandy Smith and Kemba Smith. “Being: Angela Yee” premieres Saturday, March 21. “TYLER PERRY’S SISTAS” AIRS WEDNESDAYS AT 9:00 PM ET/PT ON BET & BET HER #SistasOnBET Episode #121 “From The Balcony” airs Wednesday, March 25 - The dating game has Danni at a disadvantage when her feelings get the best of her. Andi tries to be strong for Gary. Karen stands strong on her principles. Sabrina opens up in the midst of a tragedy. “TYLER PERRY’S SISTAS” follows a group of single black females as they navigate their “complicated love lives,” careers and friendships through the ups-and-downs of living in a modern world of social media and unrealistic relationship goals. The one-hour drama takes viewers on a roller coaster ride of emotions and hilarious moments that are the epitome of #squadgoals. KJ Smith, Mignon, Ebony Obsidian, Novi Brown, DeVale Ellis, Chido Nwokocha, Anthony Dalton, Brian Jordan Jr., and Kevin A. Walton star in “TYLER PERRY’S SISTAS.” For images, bios and additional show assets go to: https://www. betpressroom.com/program/tyler-perryssistas/ “TWENTIES” AIRS WEDNESDAYS AT 10:00 PM ET/PT ON BET & BET HER #TwentiesOnBET Episode #105 “Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing” airs Wednesday, March 25 - A earthquake shakes up the girls’ relationships. Marie becomes wary of Chuck when a night watching porn together goes awry. Hattie grows more fond of Ida when tasked with sorting her old manuscripts, leading to a heart-to-heart that proves both intimate and endearing. The
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episode features guest appearances by Sean “Big Sean” Anderson and NBA Player Iman Schumpert. “TWENTIES,” from Executive Producer and Creator Lena Waithe, centers around a screenwriter, Hattie, and her girlfriends Marie and Nia as they pursue their dreams and love, while testing the limits of “diversity, equity, and inclusion” in Los Angeles. While they live separate lives, the girls lean on each other for guidance as they navigate their twenties. Jonica T. Gibbs, Christina Elmore, and Gabrielle Graham star in “TWENTIES.” Lena Waithe executive produced with Susan Fales-Hill, who co-show ran with
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Waithe and Halle Berry, “BOOMERANG” is a half-hour subversive, smart, serialized comedy, fueled by romance, friendship, gender politics, love, and of course, sex. Starring Brittany Inge, Tetona Jackson, Leland Martin, Lala Milan, Tequan Richmond and RJ Walker, the series follows a group of childhood friends who are looking to make their own mark in the world… all while navigating their feelings for each other. For images, bios and additional show assets go to: https://www.betpressroom.com/program/ boomerang/ Following are some of the week’s additional highlights on BET: FRIDAY, MARCH 20
“DJANGO UNCHAINED” AT 8:00 PM ET/ PT– Starring Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Samuel L. Jackson. SUNDAY, MARCH 22 “TYLER PERRY’S THE FAMILY THAT PREYS” AT 6:00 PM ET/PT– Starring Tyler Perry, Alfre Woodard, Sanaa Lathan, Kathy Bates, and Taraji P. Henson. “STOMP THE YARD” AT 9:00 PM ET/PT – Starring Columbus Short, Meagan Good, Ne-Yo, Darrin Henson, Laz Alonso, Valarie Pettiford, and Chris Brown. MONDAY, MARCH 23 “TYLER PERRY'S TEMPTATION: CONFESSIONS OF A MARRIAGE COUNSELOR” AT 6:00 PM ET/PT– Starring Jurnee SmollettBell, Lance Gross, Brandy Norwood, Vanessa Williams, Robbie Jones, and Kim Kardashian. TUESDAY, MARCH 24 “TYLER PERRY’S MEET THE BROWNS” AT 9:00 PM ET/PT – Starring David Mann, Tamela Mann, Tyler Perry, Lamman Rucker, LaVan Davis, Rick Fox, Chloe Bailey, Angela Bassett, Lance Gross, and Sofia Vergara. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 “TYLER PERRY’S SISTAS” AT 9:00 PM ET/ PT ON BET & BET HER.* “TWENTIES” AT 10:00 PM ET/PT ON BET & BET HER.* “BOOMERANG” AT 10:30 PM ET/PT ON BET & BET HER.* **Descriptions are listed above under “What To Watch” Spotlight section. Following are additional highlights now streaming on BET+: To subscribe to BET+ visit https://www.BET. com/BETPlus
Waithe. Rishi Rajani and Andrew Coles also executive produced. Justin Tipping directed the pilot, and, also executive produced. For images, bios and additional show assets go to: https:// www.betpressroom.com/program/twenties/ “BOOMERANG” AIRS WEDNESDAYS AT 10:30 PM ET/PT ON BET & BET HER #BoomerangOnBET Episode #203 “Don’t Wanna Love You” airs Wednesday, March 25 - The powers of influence are explored when social media influencer, Tia, lands a high-paying onenight gig at a strip club while David comes under the influence of a new megachurch. The episode will feature a guest appearance by Jaleel White. Executive Produced by Lena
“BLACK-ISH” MARATHON STARTING AT NOON ET/PT — Starring Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Yara Shahidi, Marcus Scribner, Miles Brown, Marsai Martin, Laurence Fishburne, Jenifer Lewis, Jeff Meacham, Peter Mackenzie, and Deon Cole. “TYLER PERRY’S DIARY OF A MAD BLACK WOMAN” at 5:30 PM ET/PT – Starring Kimberly Elise, Steve Harris, Shemar Moore, Cicely Tyson, and Tyler Perry. “ALL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS” at 8:30 PM ET/PT — Starring Mike Epps, Ice Cube, and Eva Mendes. SATURDAY, MARCH 21 “RAY” AT 4:30 PM ET/PT – Starring Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, and Regina King.
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“FIRST WIVES CLUB” ON BET+ #FirstWivesTV @FirstWivesclub After neglecting their friendship, best friends Ari (Ryan Michelle Bathe), Hazel (Jill Scott) and Bree (Michelle Buteau) reunite to help each other through rough patches in their lives. Together, they navigate music superstar Hazel's tabloid-ridden divorce, campaign manager Ari's unsatisfying marriage to her political candidate husband, and orthopedic surgeon Bree's cheating husband. Tired of always being the ones to make sacrifices in their lives, Ari, Hazel and Bree vow to prioritize their friendship and have more fun. Along the way, the women learn that as long as they have each other, there's nothing they can't do. The 9-episode, half-hour, scripted series, “First Wives Club,” is based on the popular 1996 film from Paramount Pictures, which featured Diane Keaton, Bette Midler, and Goldie Hawn. Executive produced and written by Tracy Oliver, writer for the box office hit, “Girls Trip.” For images, bios and additional show assets go to: https://www. betpressroom.com/program/first-wives-club/ “BIGGER” on BET+ #BiggerOnBET “BIGGER,” a half-hour scripted comedy starring Tanisha Long, Angell Conwell, Rasheda Crockett, Chase Anthony, and Tristen Winger, takes place in the East Atlanta neighborhood, Little Five Points. The series follows a single-black-woman who is dealing with the threat of marriage to a boring-in-bed boyfriend and the sudden, random death of a college acquaintance. The tragedy drives her ambitious group of friends to take a deeper look at their stagnant lives, asking themselves— is there something bigger and better in life. The first three episodes of the series will be made available at launch with additional new episodes rolling out on a weekly basis. “BIGGER” was created by Felisha Marye and executive produced by Will Packer and Devon Shepard, who also served as the showrunner. For images, bios and additional show assets go to: https://www.betpressroom. com/program/bigger/ “SACRIFICE” on BET+
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ENTER TAINMENT WHAT TO WATCH on BET, BET+ and BET Digital #SacrificeFilm BET+’s new original movie “SACRIFICE” starring Paula Patton (“Hitch,” “Precious”), takes place in Los Angeles following Daniella Hernandez, played by Patton, a highly soughtafter entertainment lawyer. The legal thriller tracks Daniella as she navigates the nefarious lives of her rich and famous clients. Daniella has a reputation that proves problematic to LA Law enforcement, forcing her to be at odds with her sorority sister turned nemesis District Attorney Beverly Rucker. In an attempt to protect her often unscrupulous clients, Daniella enlists the services of her resourceful assistant and a young ex-hacker and tech genius. “SACRIFICE” is executive produced, written, and directed by Chris Stokes. Marques Houston also serves as the film’s co-executive producer for Footage Films. For images, bios and additional show assets go to: https://www. betpressroom.com/program/sacrifice/ “AMERICAN GANGSTER: TRAP QUEENS” on BET+ #AmericanGangster An adaption of the groundbreaking, critically acclaimed television version American Gangster, “AMERICAN GANGSTER: TRAP QUEENS” will give audiences a look into the lives and trials of some of America’s most notorious female gangsters. Each episode employs first-person accounts from the women themselves and cinematic re-creations to give viewers a fully immersed experience into the twisted criminal lives they led. “DARK MONEY” on BET+ #DarkMoney
“DARK MONEY” tells the fictional story of the Mensahs, an ordinary working-class family from North London whose youngest son, Isaac (Max Fincham), upon returning home from filming a major Hollywood movie, shatters the family’s world when he reveals he was abused by a renowned filmmaker while abroad. The fourpart BET+ original explores the impossible set of decisions and the consequences that follow when Issac’s parents, Manny (Babou Ceesay) and Sam Mensah’s (Jill Halfpenny) decide to accept a substantial pay-off in return for their silence. A timely and relevant story about the struggle to heal, protect those you love, and seek justice in the face of unfathomable trauma; attempting to answer the question “what is the real cost of silence?” “PREACHER LAWSON: GET TO KNOW ME” ON BET+ #GetToKnowMe In BET+’s first original comedy special, “PREACHER LAWSON: GET TO KNOW ME,” Preacher offers a hilarious spin on his life experiences, including his run on American’s Got Talent, and his ongoing life struggles with kitten allergies, veganism, and cold weatherinduced ashiness. The hour-long special is now available exclusively through BET’s new streaming service. Filmed at the renowned Vic Theatre in Chicago, “GET TO KNOW ME” is directed by Brian Volk-Weiss, and produced by Comedy Dynamics, A Nacelle Company, the team behind dozens of Grammy award-winning comedy programs, as well as platinum-level specials like Ali Wong’s Baby Cobra and Tiffany Haddish’s She Ready: From The Hood
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To Hollywood. Additionally, the first twelve episodes of season one of “TYLER PERRY’S THE OVAL,” original film “INFLUENCE,” thousands of TV episodes and movies from the best Black creators are available to stream now exclusively on BET+, all in one place, commercial-free. Following are additional digital highlights to read and watch on BET Digital: “FINDING” #FindingBET BET’s original music series, “FINDING,” based on the long-lost talents of the ‘90s and early 2000s industry scene highlight hit-makers prepared to peel back the layers of their rise to stardom and rewinding to R&B and hip-hop’s prized era. “FINDING,” season 2 features Lil’ Zane, Chingy, Nicole Wray, Case, Young Bloodz, Murphy Lee and more. Watch and share Lil’ Zane’s episode now at: https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=31CP7rM6i70&list=PLJ HDZGUl8IlqTLU_4oJD8MIZPrqHYMz9k “THE KICK-BACK COUCH: TWENTIES” A rotating list of guests, including everyone from some of your internet faves to weekly home-viewers, jump in for a hilarious weekly reaction/recap video covering the latest episode of Lena Waithe’s “TWENTIES.” Watch and share the link below: https://www.bet. com/shows/twenties/the-kickback-couch.html “BOOMERANG” AFTERSHOW: In a funny and occasionally over-the-top recap series, Lena Waithe catches up with the breakout stars of her hit show “BOOMERANG” to get their reactions and in-depth character
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analysis on situations in the show. Check out and share the link: https://www.facebook. com/watch/?v=2745788722185236 “BET BUZZ”: 5 daily topical news and entertainment videos BET Digital launched a new daily video series highlighting the trending topics of the day. From celebrity news and election insights to COVID-19 updates, BET.com has you covered. Watch and share the link: Zion Williamson Vows to Help Arena Workers: https://www. bet.com/video/news/bet-buzz/zion-williamsonvows-to-help-arena-workers.html “106&PARK: MIC CHECK” BET relaunches the beloved music franchise with a new weekly video series featuring music artists answering social media questions from their fans. Watch and share the links below featuring Masego: BET.com - https://www.bet.com/video/ amplified/season-1/exclusives/masego-106and-park-mic-check.html BET YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=c1nvbxURcgo&t=18s Exploring influencers in the style, beauty, and lifestyle space, BET.com launched their weekly Glam Gap video series featuring Honey Pot founder Beatrice Dixon discussing her startup journey and the positive response she received after the backlash to her Black History Month ad for Target. Watch and share the links: BET Her YouTube: https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=Jr9-SeRccYg&t=34s BET.com: https://www.bet.com/video/theglam-gap/season-1/full-episodes/the-glamgap-episode-103.html
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In commemoration of Harriet Tubman Day on March 10, internationally renowned actress, Gwendolyn BrileyStrand, brought Harriet Tubman to the Halls of Congress, and she brought some passengers with her. Local 1-2 of Utility Workers Union of America, AFLCIO, Worcester County NAACP Branch, and HR 1242 Resilience Project were present to encourage Congress to introduce legislation to rename Virginia Inside Passage to the Harriet Tubman Waterway.
Passage, along with several bays located in Virginia, Maryland and Delaware was the corridor for freedom along the Eastern Shore of Delmarva Peninsula and saw countless enslaved Africans take this route to emancipate themselves from the shackles of slavery. Harriet Tubman made 13 trips between her home in Dorchester County on the Delmarva Peninsula. The mouth of this waterway begins at the Chesapeake Bay, which was the entry point of many slave ships arriving from West Africa.
On September 24, 2016, Ms. Briley-Strand was given the honor of introducing the President of The United States Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, President George W. Bush, former First Lady Laura Bush, and all the dignitaries and celebrities at the Grand Opening of the African American Museum Of History And Culture in Washington DC.
This legislation is designed to bring a wave of healing to the United States of America. In no way is this aimed to rewrite history, but to acknowledge the past, and move our country towards the future. This waterway will honor the enslaved who traverse this route, and the abolitionists and Native Americans who gave refuge to them along the way. There are no appropriations needed from Congress for the Harriet Tubman Waterway Act.
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EMERGENCY BRIDGE LOAN PROGRAM Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The bridge loan program, managed by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), will provide short-term, interestfree loans to small businesses that experienced economic injury from COVID-19. The application period opens tomorrow, March 17, 2020 and runs through May 8, 2020. “As we mitigate against the spread of COVID-19, the health, safety and well-being of Floridians comes first,” said Governor DeSantis. “I understand the harm mitigation strategies will have on small businesses
throughout our state. By activating the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan, we are providing the opportunity for Florida’s small businesses to receive cash immediately to ensure they can lessen the impacts felt as a result of COVID-19.” DEO will administer the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program in partnership with the Florida SBDC Network and Florida First Capital Finance Corporation to provide cash flow to businesses economically impacted by COVID-19. The short-term, interest-free loans help bridge the gap between the time the economic impact occurred and when a business secures other financial resources, including payment of insurance claims or
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longer-term Small Business Administration (SBA) loans. Up to $50 million has been allocated for the program. “Governor DeSantis has been a true leader in the fight to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and has prioritized the safety of all Floridians,” said Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Executive Director, Ken Lawson. “The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan will help Florida’s small businesses get through this unsettling time. We appreciate the Governor’s efforts to keep Florida’s small businesses top of mind and our partners at the Florida SBDC Network and Florida First Capital Finance Corporation to help them recover.” Small business owners with two to 100 employees located in Florida affected by COVID-19 can apply for short-term loans up to $50,000. These loans are interestfree for up to one year and are designed to bridge the gap to either federal SBA loans or commercially available loans. DEO will work with every borrower to ensure that repayment of the loan isn’t an overwhelming burden. To be eligible, a business must have been established prior to March 9, 2020 and demonstrate economic impacts as a result of COVID-19. “Mitigating the spread of COVID-19 in Florida must be our number one priority,” said Florida SBDC Network CEO, Mike Myhre.
“The Florida SBDC Network stands ready to assist Governor DeSantis and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to help small businesses recover as a result of the impacts of COVID-19.” “We are ready to assist the Governor and state of Florida to deliver this vital assistance to the small business community we serve, as we have 23 times since 1992,” said Florida First Capital Finance Corporation President and CEO, Todd Kocourek. DEO is currently surveying businesses throughout the state of Florida who have been impacted by COVID-19. Businesses and non-profits can access the Business Damage Assessment survey at FloridaDisaster.BIZ - Select “COVID-19” from the drop-down menu on the survey page. Response to the Business Damage Assessment survey is not an application for assistance. Businesses interested in the bridge loan program must fill out a bridge loan application. For more information on the program, visit www.floridadisasterloan.org. For questions regarding the Emergency Bridge Loan Program, contact the Florida Small Business Development Center Network at 866-737-7232 or email Disaster@FloridaSBDC.org. The phone line will be answered during regular business hours; all voice mails and emails will be responded to within 24 hours.
A BLACK MAN DID THIS
Mark Dean developed the first industry standard PC interface. This Black History Month, we celebrate unknown and unsung Black innovators, inventors and contributors who have helped shape, change and improve our world.
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LI TERATURE JOURNEY TO HEALING, SELF-DISCOVERY & LIVING THEIR FREEDOM We live in a culture of outrage and instant gratification. Too many of us play the blame game, thinking our problems can be solved externally and quickly. Behaving Bravely: How to Mindshift Life’s Challenges by Anita K is a must-read for anyone looking to make a lasting change in their lives. Anita, a motivational life coach in Southern California, takes readers into her world of self-discovery, hardship, and struggle. By sharing her personal story, Anita helps readers learn from her journey in order to find their own path. Anita’s philosophy is that we can only achieve the things we believe we can. Her message is that it’s essential we approach any problem, situation, or challenge from the most positive angle and emphasize the need to go from mindbreak to mindshift…paradigm changing. These two activities describe the incredible power of transforming yourself from the inside out to improve your world.
Anita developed her approach to behaving and living bravely through her own life struggles. She battled self-confidence issues growing up in a traditional Indian home and as a minority in Southern California, experiencing intense social pressure to be like everyone else. So, when she met and married the love of her life, she thought she had at last found true
happiness. Unfortunately, months after the birth of their first child, her husband succumbed to depression and alcoholism. Years of misery ensued. Desperate for solutions and support, and after receiving strategic coping skills to turn her life around, Anita plunged deeper into personal development, reading countless books, seeing therapists, and even traveling to India to obtain guidance on self-knowledge and mindfulness. Anita’s loneliness nearly crippled her, cheating her of life’s beauty. Undaunted by her pain, she rose up, behaving bravely to wrest her life back. Anita gained something more valuable than happiness; she found purpose: to help others find their bravery. “Through a decade of personal and professional devastation and setbacks, I realized I did not have the tools to move forward through my pain,” Anita says. “To remove my blockages, I embarked on a quest for solutions in order to live BETTER. Then came the hard work: turning my limited beliefs to beneficial beliefs. I had to shift my mindset and learn how to behave bravely.”
“Behaving Bravely straddles the personal with the philosophical, offering essential insights as to how to transcend our limitations. We all need to conquer our fears. We all need to find happiness. We all need to discover our authentic selves. Readers will come away stronger and more actualized as individuals from reading this powerful book.” Paras Patel – actor and assistant director, known for The Duff, Teen Spirit and Nashville
As both a motivational life coach and strategic talent manager, Anita K offers progressive solutions
to help her clients optimize their strengths and create a pathway of success. Holding a B.S. in Marketing from USC, Anita spent 20 years in career coaching & talent acquisition. Her expertise in talent development, leadership and training in motivational techniques create a unique and effective life coaching philosophy. She is the life coach for TGR, a Southern California Transgender support group and the author of Behaving Bravely strategies on managing life through mind shift perspectives. To learn more about Anita K, visit her website, www.AnitaKSolutions.com.
Using her life story, experiences and journey, Anita outlines her BRAVE principles, along with helpful stepby-step tools, affirmations, and exercises offering readers practical, yet accessible mechanisms for positive transformational growth.
“FRANCHISE: The Golden Arches in Black America” Franchise reveals the untold history of how fast food became one of the greatest generators of black wealth in America. wealth in America. This March, the Colin Powell School is pleased to welcome Dr. Marcia Chatelain to The City College of New York as she presents her new book, Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America.
From ci v i l ri gh ts to Fe rg u so n , Franchise reveals the untold history of how fast food became one of the greatest generators of black
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Marcia Chatelain is a Provost’s Distinguished Associate Professor of History and African American Studies at Georgetown University. She is a leading public voice on the history of race, education, and food culture. The author of South Side Girls: Growing Up In The Great Migration, Chatelain lives in
Washington, DC. Often blamed for the rising rates of obesity and diabetes among black Americans, fast food restaurants like McDonald’s have long symbolized capitalism’s villainous effects on our nation’s most vulnerable communities. But how did fast food restaurants so thoroughly saturate black neighborhoods in the first place? In Franchise, acclaimed historian Marcia Chatelain uncovers a surprising history of cooperation among fast food companies, black capitalists, and civil rights leaders, who in the troubled years after
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King’s assassination believed they found an economic answer to the problem of racial inequality. With the discourse of social welfare all but evaporated, federal programs under presidents Johnson and Nixon promoted a new vision for racial justice: that the franchising of fast food restaurants, by black citizens in their own neighborhoods, could finally improve the quality of black life. Synthesizing years of research, Franchise tells a troubling success story of an industry that blossomed the very moment a freedom movement began to wither.
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SPRING 2020 SOUTH STREET SEAPORT Museum Events
South Street Seaport Museum announces the upcoming March and April schedule of events and exhibitions. The Museum, located at 12 Fulton Street, NYC, is open Wednesdays-Sundays in February and March from 11am-5pm. General admission is $20 ($14 for seniors and students, children ages 8 and below are free). Tickets are available at seaportmuseum.org. Museum memberships are also available at seaportmuseum.org/membership. Step inside 12 Fulton Street at Schermerhorn Row to begin a seaport adventure, followed by a visit to the Street of Ships on Pier 16. Museum admission includes on-going exhibition Millions: Migrants and Millionaires abroad the Great Liners, 1900-1914 as well as access to historic ships: ship Wavertree and lightship Ambrose are available to tour as part of the admission experience. MARCH SPECIAL EVENTS CELEBRATE PI DAY ON WAVERTREE: Why is a porthole round? Explore the world of circles on tall ships through activities for all ages. The number pi, which is used in measuring circles, is approximately 3.14, so on March 14 (3.14) we celebrate Pi Day. Hands-on circle-based activities include working with the capstan, compasses, and navigational charts. Throughout the day on Saturday March 14. Activities are included in general admission tickets for the day. More information and museum admission at https:// southstreetseaportmuseum.org/
MINIMATES CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AGED 18 MONTHS – 3 YEARS: Our earlychildhood program resumes in March, in a new downstairs gallery space! MiniMates uses themed songs, stories, art projects, and hands-on activities to teach program participants and their caregivers about boats and ships, marine life, and artifacts in a playgroup setting. “A great “salty” authentic NYC experience for our child.” says a parent. “My son’s favorite class.” Spring session runs from March 25 to May 21. More information and Registration at https://
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SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM PARTICIPATES IN MAYOR’S OFFICE IMMIGRANT HERITAGE WEEK 2020: Tour lightship Ambrose, the ship that lit the way to America for millions of immigrants from 1908 to 1932. It was Irish immigrant engineer John Wolfe Ambrose who lobbied for a channel to make New York Harbor safer and more accessible to increasingly large ships, and the channel and the lightships anchored there were named for him. Tour the original Lightship Ambrose at the dock at South Street Seaport Museum and learn how this historic ship lit the way for millions of future Americans. Daily Apr 15 – 19, included in museum admission. Tours at 1 and 3 daily. (Museum open 11 – 5). https:// southstreetseaportmuseum.org/ambrose/ ONGOING EVENTS AND PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS EXHIBITION: Millions: Migrants and Millionaires aboard the Great Liners, 1900-1914, familiarizes viewers with passenger life aboard ocean liners, the defining differences between travel for wealthy Americans in First Class and future Americans immigrating to the United States in Third Class, and the continuing importance that immigration plays in American history. Millions is one of the first exhibitions to examine, side-byside, the dichotomy between First-Class and Third-Class passengers aboard ocean liners in the early 20th century. From 1900 to 1914, nearly 13 million immigrants traveling in Third Class arrived in the United States. During this same period, America’s wealthiest citizens, totaling no more than a hundred thousand passengers each year, traveled to Europe in First Class, spending the equivalent of over $11.5 billion on luxury vacations. Even though First-Class and Third-Class sailed on the same ships, their journeys were worlds apart. This exhibition features both original and reproduced artifacts from the South Street Seaport Museum’s permanent collection including ocean liner memorabilia and ephemera, ceramics, and luggage trunks from both immigrants and First-Class passengers.
The exhibition highlights a few ship models of New York Harbor working vessels that played critical roles in immigration, including a model of the Museum’s lightship Ambrose (LV-87). INTERACTIVE EXHIBITION: STREET OF SHIPS/PIER 16: the South Street
Seaport Museum is home to a fleet of five historic vessels: the 135 yearold Wavertree, cargo ship and flagship of the Seaport Museum’s fleet, now back from a 13-million dollar, 18-month, cityfunded restoration; the Historic National Landmark 1907 lightship Ambrose; schooners Pioneer and Lettie G. Howard, both award-winning sail training vessels; and W.O. Decker, one of the last steampowered, wooden tugs built in New York. Self-guided experiences on Wavertree and guided tours of Ambrose are available to Museum visitors. Ship access is weather permitting and guided tours of Ambrose are offered several times daily. VISIT THE CARGO HOLD OF WAVERTREE: Included in the price of admission, the South Street Seaport Museum now offers a new level of access
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culminates its 2019-20 Vanguard series on March 12 with a tribute to the genredefying genius of the great Duke Ellington on the stage of Carnegie Hall, where the composer played a series of annual concerts and premiered many of his greatest works, including Black, Brown, and Beige and New
World A-Comin’. The evening, conducted by ASO’s music director Leon Botstein, features two world premiere arrangements of New World A-Comin’ and Three Black Kings for Jazz Trio and Large Orchestra by American jazz pianist, composer, arranger, bandleader, and teacher Marcus Roberts, who performs
with his Marcus Roberts Trio. His method of writing for trio and orchestra is to blend the two ensembles, the seemingly different worlds of Jazz and Classical they each represent, and the contrasting approaches of improvisational and written musicmaking into a collage that is uniquely and unmistakably American.
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at seaportmuseum.org. BOWNE & CO.: Established by Robert Bowne in 1775, Bowne & Co. holds the distinction of being New York’s oldest operating business under the same name. After growing as a financial printer throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, Bowne & Co. Inc. partnered with the Seaport Museum in 1975 to open a 19thcentury-style print shop at 211 Water Street in the South Street Seaport Historic District. Today, it is comprised of the Bowne & Co. Printing Office, a workspace that continues the age-old tradition of job (or small batch) printing using seven historic presses from South Street Seaport Museum’s working collection, alongside Bowne & Co. Stationers, 19th-century-style emporium selling gifts and fine goods. Bowne & Co., Stationers is open seven days a week from 11am-7pm.
Duke Ellington
Grammy Award-winning vocalist Catherine Russell, best known for her album Harlem on my Mind and her appearance as a featured artist on the soundtrack album for the HBO TV series Boardwalk Empire, also joins the evening. Duke Ellington’s musical style employed a unique blend of classical and jazz compositional techniques that also combined improvisation with written works, making him one of the most influential jazz composers of all time. Although he considered his compositions “beyond category” and he never defined himself as a jazz composer, his instrumental groupings, improvisational skills and jazz arranging brought the world a notable American sound that can be heard in works like Sophisticated Lady and Harlem. His symphonic suite Three Black
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to Wavertree, a 134-year-old ship built of riveted wrought iron and the iconic centerpiece of the “Street of Ships” at South Street. For the first time, visitors can take a tour into the belly of the ship to view the breathtaking main cargo area as tours are conducted into the massive lower hold space to a viewing platform. Tickets are available
Kings demonstrates his focus on musical form and jazz composition. Ellington said his aim in writing Night Creature—which premiered at Carnegie Hall in 1955—was “to try to make the symphony swing.” Leon Botstein will provide the musical context for the program in a lively, 30-minute Conductor’s Notes Q&A session, free for all ticket holders, one hour before the concert. ASO: Duke Ellington Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage) Conductor’s Notes Q&A 7 PM Concert 8 PM Leon Botstein, Conductor Marcus Roberts Trio Marcus Roberts, Piano Rodney Jordan, Bass Jason Marsalis, Drums Catherine Russell, Singer Three Black Kings (world premiere arrangement by Marcus Roberts) New World A-Comin’ (world premiere arrangement by Marcus Roberts) Satin DollHarlemSophisticated LadyNight Creature for Jazz Band and OrchestraBlack, Brown and Beige Suite
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Coronavirus & Coping: A MESSAGE FROM OUR PUBLISHER How do we deal with our mental health and wellness during this challenging time? As a psychotherapist, I have provided below a few tips to remember to keep your mind active, your anxiety levels low and beware of when it is time to take further action and reach out for professional help. If you or a friend or loved one is in need of my services, contact me at doctaylorwilliams@gmail.com. If your morning routine is to drive to Dunkin or Starbucks, keep your routine and pickup coffee and leave. Get dressed every day. Do not stay in your PJ’s all day. Do your hair, makeup and pampering/grooming routines. Keep moving either inside with an online or TV video and venture outdoors for a walk in the sunshine and brisk air. Try something new like watching the Cooking Channel and preparing special treats. Avoid news bingeing. Stay aware of the current news, but limit your daily consumption. Make plans. Plan the night’s dinner. Plan your day using a checklist or to do list. Communicate. Call friends and family instead of texting. But, maybe send a text ahead notifying that you’re just calling to say ‘hi’ and check in so as not to alarm the
recipient. Avoid panic and assuming or being affected by the behaviors of those around you who are binge buying toilet paper, etc. Assume a stance from wherever you draw strength and encouragement – prayer, meditation, chanting, etc. As in times when we have been surrounded by uncertainty, fear or crisis – see the light at the end of the tunnel. Know that ‘this too shall pass.' This situation is temporary. But, if the unfortunate should happen and I contact the virus. I will respond accordingly and have family or friends and my medical resources to get me through. And remember that we have thousands that have contacted the virus and they have survived. When my clients come to me in crisis, we talk about the worst case scenarios. Together we build a plan for that scenario and discuss how we would feel. Most importantly we talk about how we would deal. And every time this exercise forces them to face their fear, but also process that in spite of the crisis, we will not only survive but we will thrive. We will be fine.
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How to Prevent Hair Damage From a WEAVE For many women, wearing a weave or extensions is a great way to switch up their hairstyle, adding length, volume and even color. However, while these hairstyles offer a range of possibilities, dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology say wearing them can damage your natural hair and even cause hair loss if proper precautions and care are not taken. “Because a weave or extensions often require women to wear their natural hair tightly pulled, this can be tough on hair,” says board-certified dermatologist Shani Francis, MD, MBA, FAAD. “The constant pulling can cause strands of hair to break or fall out, and it could damage your hair follicles. Once the hair follicles are damaged, your hair cannot grow back, leading to permanent hair loss. Fortunately, women can help avoid these issues by taking a few precautions before, during and after wearing these styles.” To prevent hair damage from a weave or extensions, Dr. Francis recommends the following tips: 1 Get your natural hair in good shape: It’s important to take care of your
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natural hair before getting a weave or extensions. Make sure your hair is clean and free of buildup from products like
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hairspray. Use conditioner to keep your hair moisturized and strong. Continue to follow this hair care routine during and in between wearing a weave or extensions to keep your hair healthy. 2 See a professional stylist: You should get your weave or extensions done by a professional. Pay attention when they are working; if you feel pain or have a headache, the hairstyle is too tight. Tight hairstyles can cause traction alopecia, which is a form of hair loss caused by repeated pulling on the hair, and it can be permanent. If the hairstyle hurts or feels too tight, ask your stylist to loosen the affected area. 3 Keep your hairstyle clean: Wash your hair as often as needed for your hair type. If you are wearing clipin extensions, remove them before washing your natural hair. Use a gentle, moisturizing shampoo and conditioner to keep your scalp clean and hydrated. 4 Protect your edges: Your edges — the wispy baby hairs that grow around your hairline — are very fragile. Take care of this delicate hair by only using water-
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EXTENTIONS based styling gels and moisturizing it with conditioner. Avoid using heated styling tools as much as possible. 5 Switch up your hairstyle: To maintain healthy hair, it’s important to give your hair a break from a weave or extensions. Wear these styles for two or three months at most, then give your hair a break by switching to a hairstyle without them. “Remember, how you style your hair and the products you use can go a long way in maintaining healthy hair,” says Dr. Francis. “If you have questions about caring for your hair or are concerned about hair loss, see a board-certified dermatologist, as the sooner an issue is addressed, the better your results.” These tips are demonstrated in “How to Prevent Hair Damage from a Weave or Extensions,” a video posted to the AAD website and YouTube channel. This video is part of the AAD’s “Video of the Month” series, which offers tips people can use to properly care for their skin, hair and nails.
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