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NE WS Poll Reveals Desire Democrats are not letting go of the idea of nominating former first lady Michelle Obama as the vice president for the 2020 presidential elections. As the elections near, many politicians, pundits, and organizers are having conversations about how women can save America and help Joe Biden win his bid for president.

Many people believe that woman is Obama.

In April, Biden enthusiastically shared that he would select Obama as VP, and others agreed that she would be the ultimate pick.

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Biden selecting a woman to be his running mate. Forty-five percent of people said that Biden should select a woman, 6% were in favor of a man, and 49% of people said gender does not matter.

Sharing in the desire to nominate Obama for vice president is The Committee to Draft Michelle Obama. The committee’s mission is to generate public interest for Michelle Obama’s vicepresidential candidacy by driving

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media attention and building on existing grassroots support.

As stated on its website: “She remains one of the most trusted and well-liked American women and we hope that by bringing attention to Mrs. Obama, more Americans will realize the need to have her on the ballot this November to help defeat Donald Trump.”

And they are rallying others to join its mission to pique Obama’s

Responses to CBS and YouGov’s poll align with the ideas put forth by the committee.

Now, a recent poll conducted

by CBS and YouGov found that 64% of Democrats would like to see Michelle Obama as the Democratic Vice President pick.

Of those respondents, 70% were black in favor of Obama and 59% were white. Separately, 36% of respondents favored Elizabeth Warren and 19% favored Kamala Harris. In no relation to the study, others are rooting for Stacey Abrams to be nominated as well.

Democrats responding to the poll also showed favorable interest in

It is important that whomever Biden chooses to run with can appeal to swing or Trump voters (57%); motivate traditional Democrats to vote in large numbers (71%), and is ready to become President if needed (82%).

Obama has yet to express her interest in joining the 2020 ticket, but, many are hopeful that she will take the call to action into consideration.

BEYONCÉ & OBAMAS Last week, former President Barack Obama headlined JP Morgan Chase’s #ShowMeYourWalk commencement ceremony for HBCU students, which was hosted

by Kevin Hart and included appearances by Steve Harvey, Doug E. Fresh, and NBA All-Star Chris Paul. Meanwhile, back in April, Oprah Winfrey delivered the featured commencement address at #Graduation 2020: Facebook and Instagram Celebrate the Class of 2020, which also featured Jennifer Garner, Lil Nas X, and Simone Biles. However, YouTube is closing out graduation season with what appears to be the grandest virtual commencement ceremony of the year. It will even have Beyoncé!

YouTube’s “Dear Class of 2020" will be the only commencement of the season featuring speeches from both President Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as well as Beyoncé Knowles-

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interest in running. As outlined on The Committee to Draft Michelle Obama website, they stand firmly on the belief that Obama is the best moral nominee for the role.

“With a historic battle to reclaim the soul of America looming this November and the peril caused by the Coronavirus Pandemic, it remains in the best interest of the Democratic Party to nominate a vice-presidential candidate who has the trust of the American people, a vision to lead our nation forward and empathy for the challenges faced by all Americans,” the committee wrote.

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Carter. The online event will also feature addresses from megastars like Lady Gaga and BTS. In addition, a number of world-class leaders, athletes, and celebrities will make appearances, including CEO of Alphabet and Google Sundar Pichai, Misty Copeland, Kevin Durant, Bill and Melinda Gates, Alicia Keys, Sec. Condoleezza Rice, Kelly Rowland, Yara Shahidi, Michael Strahan, Taylor Swift, Kerry Washington, and Ciara and Russell Wilson.

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Throughout the YouTube Originals special, graduates will enjoy musical performances from artists like Camila Cabello, Chloe X Halle, and Lizzo. To top it all, the commencement will be followed by a grad night party hosted

by YouTube Music, featuring performances by Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, and more. The event will kick off with content from Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher initiative.

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“In ‘Dear Class of 2020,’ people from around the world will join the class of 2020 as a singular community to celebrate their resilience, and the endless possibilities of their future,” reads a statement from YouTube.

“Dear Class of 2020” will air on Saturday, June 6 on YouTube and the Learn@Home site, starting at 3 p.m. ET and noon P.T.

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M E N TA L H E A LTH OR G A N IZ ATION S The “ initiative is hosted by the Suffolk County-based Association for Mental Health and Wellness and the Mental Health Association of Nassau County.

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People are unable to grieve the loss of loved ones in ways they are used to. No wakes for Christians.

No shivas for Jews. No three-day mourning periods for Muslims.

That’s why Long Island’s two leading, county-based mental health organizations have begun offering online bereavement support groups designed to provide comfort, support, and “grief tools” to those who have lost loved ones

to the COVID-19 virus. The first group begins on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. For more information and to register, go to www.bereavement.mhaw.org.

Mandatory social distancing has sharply curtailed people’s ability to grieve in conventional, in-person settings. In the absence of the intimate contact typically associated with the mourning process, these remote, weekly bereavement sessions aim to mollify the pain of individuals whose family members or close friends have succumbed to COVID-19.

Guided by experienced grief counselors, the groups will convene remotely in 60- or 90-minute sessions via a secure Zoom line over the course of a four- or six-week period. There is no cost to take part and registration – which is limited to 12 participants per group – is on a first-come basis.

“As everyone can imagine, losing a loved one to the virus is a deeply painful and jarring experience,” said Michael Stoltz, C.E.O. of the Association for Mental Health and Wellness, which is headquartered in Ronkonkoma.

“We’ve identified skilled and sensitive grief counselors who are well qualified to help participants build comforting pathways for healing, even in a technologically remote setting.” “The pandemic’s restrictions largely prevent mourners from experiencing the reassuring feelings of hugs and other types of close-up contact,” said Jeffrey McQueen, Executive Director of the Hempstead-based Mental Health Association of Nassau County.

“Grieving remotely can’t fully replace the face-to-face experience, but it can help reinforce feelings of hope and help fill the void.”

Participants in any of the five COVID-19 Bereavement Support Groups must be

mourning the loss of a family member or close friend who has died from COVID-19.

The group categories are:

 Grieving Adults Support Groups: For people who have lost a loved one to coronavirus and cannot grieve in person with their loved ones. The group will bring together others who are struggling to come to terms with the loss, to create a sense of closure, and to grieve in community. There will be two groups in this category.  Peer Bereavement Support Group: For individuals experiencing a mental health condition who have lost a loved one to coronavirus. Participants have a safe and supportive space to share their stories with others who can truly relate to their pain and experiences.  Veterans Bereavement Support Group: For Veterans and their families who have lost someone to coronavirus and cannot grieve in person with their loved ones. This group will deal with issues specific to the Veterans community.  Creative Arts Bereavement Support Group: The making of art can serve as a safe outlet for the expression of thoughts and emotions relating to death and loss. By expressing these feelings in a symbolic manner, mourners can nurture their sense of control, organization, and containment.

Participants may use such art supplies as copy paper, colored pencils, markers, crayons, scissors, and glue.

Forte International Spirit Launches MINORITY-OWNED Beverage Distribution Forte International Spirits, Inc./ Direct Distributing, (www.fortebev. com) is the first African-American owned alcohol distributing company in the state of Georgia.

The innovative company which has been making waves in the beverage industry this year has been embraced by suppliers worldwide.

The industry that will continue to grow and perform well, even during the current crisis, is the alcohol and beverage industry. Add to this the new wave of Black entrepreneurship, and times look good. The apparent reason is a large number of people at home, and the relief from stress that alcohol provides. As per the latest market data, the global alcoholic market will grow at a CAGR of around 4.09% until the year 2025.

The Black-owned Market has received a boost with new entrepreneurs urging customers to 'Buy Black.' The latest entrant here is Forte International Spirits Inc., a distributor located in Georgia, which is looking at serving a global market, apart from being a Black-owned business.

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While there is an increasing number of black entrepreneurs starting wine and spirits businesses, many owners face an overwhelming challenge: securing a distributor that can position their brand on the shelves of retailers so they can eventually generate a profit.

Most stores and restaurants are not interested in dealing with unfamiliar distributors and are content with the status quo.

Forte International Spirits have a passion for helping new spirit producers and existing companies get their bottles on the shelf. "We do not bury brand" says Forte International Spirits CEO Scot G. Forte. "The buzz on this company is rapidly growing as a boutique distributor, enabling them to work quickly and effectively, delivering value for their suppliers and customers, which sets them apart."

According to the company CEO, Scot G.Forte: "Our values are customer needs first, respect, teamwork, open communication, share ideas, be solution-oriented, think long term, do the right thing, trust your gut, make decisions like an owner, say thank you, work hard/play hard, and

celebrate success."

Forte international Spirits is not an ordinary beverage distributor. Over the years, the company has distinguished itself by bringing a small-town feel to the booming Atlanta market. With a great team, a sense of community, and a dedication to its brands, they have made it their mission to help craft distillers, breweries, and wineries break into and thrive in the Atlanta market.

"Cheers to Forte International Spirits

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for starting the year off by making an impact on the beverage industry doing it their way," Forte International Spirits are thus fast becoming a preferred distributor for obtaining good returns on investment through detailed planning, product launch, and placements says the industry analyst.

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BUSINESS citi Announces Partnership with MINORITY-OWNED DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS Citi has announced a partnership program with the National Banking Association (NBA), where Citi has created a purchasing facility that allows it to buy loans in the secondary market from MinorityOwned Depository Institutions (MDIs) originated under the Small Business Administration (SBA)

of Treasury’s Financial Agent Mentor-Protégé Program that pairs designated financial agents with MDIs. NBA Member Banks that are MDIs and have SBA PPP lender approval (Member Banks) are able to take part in this purchasing program with Citi. This partnership will

SBA. As part of the program, Citi will purchase up to $50 million of existing SBA approved PPP loans from MDI Member Banks, including Unity National Bank, with the expectation that other MDI Member Banks will participate.

this asset sale with Citi. Unity was one of the first MDIs to solidify terms on this important initiative as we have witnessed firsthand how this pandemic has been felt most acutely by small business owners in the communities where we operate. By moving these loans off our balance sheet, we are able to redeploy capital into further assisting our customers and supporting our local economy,” said Laurie Vignaud, CEO of Unity National Bank.

Citi also recently announced its decision to donate its net profits earned through its own participation in the PPP to the Citi Foundation.

The Citi Foundation will use the funds to expand its support of Community Development Financial Institutions delivering recovery capital to underserved communities.

This new effort complements the Foundation’s COVID-19 U.S. Small Business Relief Program, which it launched earlier this month with an initial $7.5 million in funding to support efforts by Community Development Financial Institutions to serve small, diverse entrepreneurs.

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Citi’s purchasing facility will assume up to $50 million in SBA loans from MDIs, which serve urban and underserved communities.

This is part of Citi’s ongoing commitment to expand networks and facilitate the inclusion of community banks and MDIs to better serve diverse communities.

Citi was the first bank to help launch and pilot the US Department

provide Member Banks with capital by enabling them to sell loans originated under the PPP to Citi in the secondary market. This asset purchase will move the loans off the MDI’s balance sheet and over to Citi. Servicing of the loans will remain with the originator banks and MDIs participating in the program have the potential to retain 100% of the fees earned through the origination of the loan through the

“Our country needs banks of all sizes to serve businesses of all sizes and from all communities.

Citi actively partners with minorityowned banks to support their vital efforts to serve their diverse client base, and we applaud the work they did to ensure that the benefits of the PPP program reached minorityowned businesses,” said Michael Corbat, CEO of Citi.

“We are pleased to participate in

Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions.

Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.

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ENTER TAINMENT ad COUNCIL Launches NEW PSAS In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ad Council, working with the White House, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), today launched a new series of public service ads (PSAs) to educate and empower parents and families as they navigate the challenges they’re facing as a result of the crisis.

According to research fielded by Ad Council, 45 percent of respondents with children reported feeling anxious, 44 percent reported feeling tired, and 40 percent reported needing peace of mind. The new family-focused creative includes educational content, an animated series, a custom song, and new digital, TV, radio and print ads designed to provide simple tips and guidance for what parents can do to help their families stay safe.

“Between balancing care for children, family members and work, along with managing concerns around the COVID-19 crisis, parents and caregivers are facing immense challenges. These new creative assets will give them resources and support to help keep their families safe and healthy,” said Lisa Sherman, president & CEO of the Ad Council. “We are truly grateful to our partners for coming together in the effort to inform and empower parents during this unsettling time.”

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customized support, the common goal is to inform the American public and equip people with up-to-date CDC information on the COVID-19 crisis.

The following creative assets were

Hinge, a Portland, Oregon-based creative studio.  Meredith Corporation has developed a parent-centric print ad, providing tips on hand washing, physical distancing and

developed in partnership with the Ad Council to reach parents:  Hill Holliday has created a new suite of digital videos, banners, TV spots and social graphics to help drive awareness among families around household cleanliness, hygiene and social distancing.

The “Stay Here-o’s” animated series encourages parents to teach their kids how to be superheroes during the crisis and directs parents to the latest resources to better equip them with the information they need to keep their children healthy at home. Full production, design, and animation was done pro bono by

checking in with their kids. The asset is running across Meredith Corporation properties including Parents, People and Southern Living and is being made available to other publishers including Condé Nast and Hearst Magazines who are running it in their publications.  Wordsworth+Booth has developed three new radio spots including a song, educating parents about the ways to protect their families and keep them safe.

The following creative assets were developed in partnership with the Ad Council to further amplify the #StayHome message and ongoing

Help Parents COVID-19 response efforts:  Amplifier.org is running a global open call to source COVID-19 artwork and will turn select pieces into PSAs for use in digital outdoor, print and static banners in support of the Ad Council’s public health messages. Featuring artwork from independent artists, the first round of assets includes custom work from renown artists Shepard Fairey and Thomas Wimberly.  The Washington Post has developed custom print ads running in the publication to support the Ad Council’s COVID-19 response efforts. Additionally, through WP Brand Studio, they are the strategic launch partners for the Ad Council’s research report “Coping with COVID-19,” publishing content that analyzes shifts in public perceptions among various demographics amidst the pandemic.

Today’s announcement is part of the Ad Council’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 crisis, convening the country’s largest broadcast media networks, digital and technology platforms, print and outdoor advertising and media companies and other industry leaders to ensure the American public is receiving crucial information during this unprecedented crisis. In the first four weeks, the Ad Council’s crisis response efforts received nearly $140.7 million in donated, earned and social media and the messages were seen over 4.3 billion times.

MIAMI L AUN CHE S D RI VE-IN MOV IES DURIN G COVID- 19 PANDEMIC Florida's largest indoor attraction has gone outside with a drive in-theater. As a welcome escape for guests during the COVID-19 pandemic, on Friday, May 22, 2020, Dezerland Park Miami, located at 14401 NE 19th Ave., in North Miami, FL will begin showing drive-in movies for the whole family. DEZERLAND will use state-of-the-art technology to entertain families as they watch movies on the big drive-in screen, while enjoying popcorn and refreshments.

At 5 p.m. on May 22, DEZERLAND will show one of 2020's biggest box office movies, “Sonic the Hedgehog.” At 8 p.m., watch the original “Jurassic Park.”

"The drive-in movie night is the DEZERLAND way of providing the community with family friendly entertainment to help reduce stress during these difficult times,” said Alex Reed, General Manager of DEZERLAND PARK. “This is part of many new programs I have planned for DEZERLAND when we fully reopen,

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including a state-of-the-art skating rink."

Cost for each show is $30 per car.

DEZERLAND PARK encourages guests to purchase tickets online to reserve their place at www.carflixcinema.com.

 About Dezerland Park Miami:

Dezerland Park Miami is Florida’s largest indoor attraction. The new all-day drive-in theater adds to the largest Virtual Reality collection of experiences in Florida at UVR, Miami's largest arcade, Florida's longest indoor go-kart track at Karting Miami, bumper cars, racing simulators, Miami's most engaging trampoline park at Ninja Lounge and more. Coming soon to Dezerland Park, guests will find roller skating, mini-golf, laser tag and even more go-kart excitement.

Dezerland Park Miami, located at 14401 NE 19th Ave., North Miami, FL 33181, sits just off Biscayne Boulevard, south of the Aventura Mall.

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Inspired by Giving Tuesday Now, a national day of giving to support those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, Battery Dance will provide free virtual mindful movement classes for frontline health care workers during the month of May. The 15-minute classes require no prior dance experience and are designed to provide a small dose of tranquility for workers immersed in giving aid to others in dire circumstances.

Those interested may fill out this form: batterydance.org/ givingback/.

Battery Dance has reached out to hospitals across the U.S., and Weill Cornell Medicine has included the offering of Battery Dance’s free classes in their resources for staff members. “Day after day, we work in isolation and see our audience growing on Battery Dance TV, speaking to the need for sharing a physical, creative response to the very real toxicity around us,” said Founder and Artistic Director Jonathan Hollander. “On the other hand, we also see daily images of health care workers out in the

field captured by our friend the fearless photographer Jimin Kim. These images speak powerfully of courage and selfsacrifice and have been a call to action for us. The Mindful Movement classes are the result.”

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have devised easy-to-follow sequences of movements to allow for the release of physical tension and psycho-emotional stress.

They will conduct these Mindful Movement sessions several times each week employing Zoom and allowing for widespread participation across different

public Battery Dance Festival, the Company is America’s leading cultural ambassador in the realm of dance having performed, taught and collaborated in 70 countries to date. It’s special emphasis on supporting people in trauma and conflict has been seen previously through its work

time zones and work schedules.

with victims of human trafficking in India and Thailand; countering the stigma of HIV/AIDS in the Democratic Republic of Congo; and addressing issues of public health in Kenya. Over the past four years, Battery Dance has worked in 26 cities in Germany focusing on refugee integration and healing through dance.

A non-profit dance institution approaching its 45th Anniversary, Battery Dance adheres to the mantra of “Artistic Excellent, Social Relevance.” As much dedicated to its home base in New York, through public school programs and the annual free

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As one of America’s leading cultural ambassadors, Battery Dance connects the world through dance. The Company pursues artistic excellence and social relevance by creating vibrant new works, performing on the world’s stages, presenting dance in public spaces, serving the field of dance and teaching people of all ages with special attention to the disadvantaged and areas of conflict. Battery Dance is committed to enhancing the cultural vibrancy of its home community in New York City, extending programming throughout the U.S., and building bridges worldwide through international cultural exchange with programs in 70 countries to date. www.batterydance.org

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ENTER TAINMENT S ta r - s t u d d e d # T e c h 4 COV I D S t r e a m - a - t h o n L au n c h e s S e r i e s C O N T I N U I N G T O T E C H N O L O G I C A L LY S U P P O RT & P O S I T I V E LY I M PA C T H B C U ' S & M I N O R I T Y S T U D E N T S

(Black PR Wire) Grab your popcorn.

Then tell a friend to tell to tune in for #Tech4COVID, a celebrity studded stream-a-thon!

Each sunday in May at 3 PM, be a part oft the excitement with a virtual salute to moms, celebration of grads, comedy, sports, gaming, and live performances to help raise money to bridge the gap! #JoinTheMovement

Entertainment...

Got quarantine fever and can't get home to your mom!? We got you. Atlanta Dream WNBA star Renee Montgomery gives us a special Mother's Day tribute with her mom & family. Also, Kayla Brianna (All-American & Ambitions/ Own) dazzles with a live performance.

Sports...

Missing your favorite sports? Legendary Super Bowl champs Everson Walls (Giants/Cowboys) & Tyrone Poole (Patriots) will deliver a TOUCHDOWN with a power packed NFL segment hosted by Larry Ridley. Joining the conversation will also be NFL vet Stevie Baggs, Jr and Ivan Curtiss (GM/

Brooklyn Nets Gaming Crew NBA 2k League).

Graduation Salutations...

Comic Desi Banks & Atlanta's Hot 107.9 on-air personality Reec Swiney will also give virtual commencement speeches to some very deserving graduates.

Help Us Bridge the Gap...

Fact: 1 in 3 underserved minority students don't have access to technology, computers, and/or WIFI even though they've been forced into distance-learning due to COVID-19.

Without these resources they won't be able to successfully keep up in school for as long as the pandemic lasts. Help us #BridgeTheGap.

The #Tech4Covid initiative is to raise funds for essential technology to bridge the digital divide. The 4-part series was created to support HBCU studentathletes, underserved students, schools, and educators whom proceeds benefit with essential digital resources during the COVID-19 crisis.

For more information on #Tech4Covid visit: www.tech4covid.live

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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EDUCAT ION C U LT U R E C R E AT O R S C O N T I N U E ' C 2 S U M M I T ' H B C U I N I T I AT I V E Culture Creators, an exclusive platform established to cultivate and highlight the achievements of diverse professionals in entertainment, has announced that its second installment of the C2 Summit Series will take place online as a virtual conference Monday, May 18 through Thursday, May 21, 2020.

Following the success of last year's inaugural event in Washington, D.C., the 2020 C2 Summit will provide HBCU students with a fourday digital experience that includes panel discussions, one-on-one interviews, speed mentoring, culture chats and a pitch competition. Attendees can take advantage of employment opportunities as well as unparalleled access to job recruiters and seasoned influencers with various backgrounds in business, entertainment, technology, finance, and lifestyle. Huge, a global experience agency, part of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG), has also joined the group of experts. The agency is making members of their team, including their Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy

and recruiters available for resume reviews and one-on-one mentoring.

Confirmed speakers are Chairwoman and COO (Atlantic Records) Julie Greenwald, Sports Agent (CAA) Carlos Fleming, General Manager (Motown) Marc Byers, Brands/ Marketing (Mastercard) Jeffrey Swierk, Brands/Marketing (Heineken) Kenny Moore, Marketing Executive (Miami Dolphins) Marques Jackson, and Human Resources Exec (Nickelodeon) Courtney Oliver,

to name a few. Panels will include entertainment attorneys, execs from William Morris Endeavor, Live Nation, The Coca-Cola Company, Rap Snacks, and more. James Lopez (President of Will Packer Productions/ Film and TV Producer) will host the first Culture Chat on Monday, May 18, at noon, followed by Frank Abney III (Filmmaker/Animator Pixar Animation Studios). Steve Pamon (President/COO of Parkwood Entertainment) will host his Culture Chat on Tuesday,

May 19, at 8:00pm. Rich Antoniello, (Founder and CEO of Complex Networks) will hold the last Culture Chat of the summit Thursday, May 21, at 8:00 pm. Morgan Stanley's Financial Culture Chats are always a crowd pleaser and will take place over three days during the summit. Also, the C2 Summit team has created a special session dedicated to mental health awareness.

The C2 Summit is FREE for college students. Sign up now at aka.ms/cc2020.

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The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) announced today it will deliver its Annual Legislative Conference completely online later this year.

The new format, Virtual ALC, will allow “attendees” to experience the programming they have become accustomed to from the comfort and safely of their homes.

Attracting more than 30,000 people to Washington, DC each year, the Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) is CBCF’s leading public policy convening on issues impacting African Americans and the global black community.

Historically, the five-day conference is held in September at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

“We are excited to offer ALC completely online this year to ensure the Foundation’s mission is fulfilled, and the discussions and solutions around issues important to African Americans and our supporters remain at the forefront,” said Tonya Veasey, CBCF’s interim president and CEO. “When reshaping this year’s conference,

we couldn’t ignore the economic impact COVID-19 has had on the African American community which affects affordability to travel as well as our stakeholders’ and supporters’ overall health concerns, and level of comfort with air travel and ground travel to other states and regions.”

“Attendees” at this year’s ALC will tune in to thought leaders, subject matter experts, legislators, and concerned citizens on issues related to economic development; civil, social and environmental

justice; public health; and education and foreign affairs, among other topics. Virtual ALC will include more than 30 issue forums and braintrusts led by Congressional Black Caucus members; a National Town Hall; the Emerging Leaders Series; and live entertainment. A special Prayer Breakfast and Phoenix Awards Dinner will also be featured in September.

To receive Virtual ALC schedules, special guest announcements, registration information

and programming updates in the coming weeks and months, subscribe to receive the e-newsletter and follow @CBCFinc on Twitter and Instagram.

Established in 1976, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, public policy, research and educational institute committed to advancing the global black community by developing leaders, informing policy and educating the public. For more information, visit cbcfinc.org.

F r e e V I RT U A L S P O R T S C O N F E R E N C E A n n o u n c e d Cynopsis has announced the speaker lineup for the online virtual conference, The Great Sports Disruption - Preparing for Success in a Post-Covid World. As the sports industry eagerly awaits its opportunity to get back to business, the challenges brought on by the Cov-19 pandemic are already leaving their imprint on audiences, sponsors, and budgets. Cynopsis Sports will bring the community together to network, and to hear from a lineup of thought leaders who are already functioning in our “new normal” world, molding how sports, technology, audiences and brands will interact in the years to come

"As the sports industry struggles to find a way forward in these unprecedented times, we are honored to welcome an incredibly strong lineup of voices and authorities who are both feeling the impact of the changes and are guiding the way forward to navigate not only the pandemic but also the ground-breaking changes that are forever changing the pillars of traditional sports," says Chris Pursell, Head of Content & Strategic Partnerships for Cynopsis Sports & Esports.

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Leaders from the TV and sports communities break down the new ways of doing business and how these methods will shape the risks and rewards that lie ahead for all segments of the sports sector.

The sessions will include:  Sarah Hirshland, CEO - USOC  Chris Davis, CMO & SVP

 Cole Gahagan, President & CEO - Learfield IMG College  Kathryn Tappen, Host & Reporter - NBC Sports Group  Sam Flood, EP & President, Production - NBC Sports Group  Jon Patricof, CEO & Co-Founder - Athletes Unlimited  Gwen Svekis, Softball Player/

Merchandising - New Balance  Larry Scott, Commissioner - Pac-12 Conference  Craig Neeb, EVP & Chief Innovation Officer - NASCAR  Naz Aletaha, Head of Global Esports Partnerships - Riot Games

Executive Committee - Athletes Unlimited  Foluke Akinradewo, Volleyball Player/Executive Committee - Athletes Unlimited  Brad Snyder, USOPC Board Member & Paralympic Medalist

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- USOC

The sessions will allow for real time Q&As, but attendees are also encouraged to send in questions in advance to ensure specific ones are answered.

Register for free today for Cynopsis Sports’ virtual conference. All attendees will receive full access to on-demand speaker presentations for 3 months. Questions? Contact Cynopsis Director of Operations Trish Pihonak at trish@cynopsis. com. For sponsorship information, contact our sales team at sales@ accessintel.com.

Cynopsis is what the TV industry reads first every day. The Cynopsis family of products includes the media industry's most-read daily, Cynopsis, plus sister daily Cynopsis Sports; weekly Esports, Media Tech, the Cynopsis Jobs board and special reports. Serving TV, agency and brand professionals, Cynopsis Media produces conferences, webinars, and awards programs that are second to none. Find out more at cynopsis.com.

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aspire tv PRESENTS STORIES OF “ONE SIDED LOVE”

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announced more celebrity names added to the new all-female Saturday night virtual reality show "Girlfriends Check In." In each episode of the series, viewers will be invited into the homes of different groups of celebrity friends who will come together virtually for an uplifting and light-hearted conversation focusing on love, friendship and wellness - spilling tea about past and present relationships along the way. The new series will premiere Saturday, May 16 at 10 p.m. ET/PT following the series premiere of Iyanla Vanzant's special "Fear Not with Iyanla Vanzant" (9 p.m.

ET/PT).

Joining the series include: actress Tisha Campbell, comedian and actress Kym Whitley, actress Holly Robinson Peete, fitness trainer and life coach AJ Johnson, celebrity chef Carla Hall, actress Anika Noni Rose ("Power", "Dreamgirls"), actress Kim Fields and transformational coach Lisa Silvera, Tika Sumpter ("Mixed-ish", "The Haves and The Have Nots") and her business partner Thai Randolph, actress Ryan Michelle Bathe ("All Rise", "This Is Us"), Susan Kelechi Watson ("This Is Us", "A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood"), and gospel music legends Yolanda Adams, Tamela Mann, Erica Campbell and Tasha Cobbs Leonard.

These stars join a previously announced list of actors and television personalities, including Meagan Good with her sister La'Myia Good Bellinger, and actresses Tasha Smith and Grace Byers from "Empire." "The Real" host Loni Love along with comedian and internet star B. Simone, actress and television personality Tami Roman, and celebrity hair stylist Robbi Rogers.

Official episode breakdown below:

 Episode 101: Saturday, May 16 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT): Girlfriends: Tamela Mann, Yolanda Adams, Erica Campbell, Tasha Cobbs Leonard Queens of gospel share their secrets to keeping romance alive, how to maintain beauty while in lockdown, a funny gospel twist to nursey rhymes, and keeping the kids in check.

 Episode 102: Saturday, May 23 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT): Girlfriends: Loni Love, Tami Roman, B. Simone, Robbi Rogers Talk show host Loni Love gathers her girlfriends for a fun night of cocktails and conversation surrounding fashion,

hair and being overworked during lockdown. Hidden abilities are also revealed in a fun, impromptu talent show.

 Episode 103: Saturday, May 30 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT): Girlfriends: Carla Hall, Anika Noni Rose, Kim Fields, Lisa Silvera Celebrity chef Carla Hall rounds up her crew in different cities to swap recipes, inspiration and compassion during a time when the outside world is off limits.

 Episode 104: Saturday, June 6 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT): Girlfriends: Meagan Good, La'Myia Good Bellinger, Tasha Smith, Grace Byers, with guest appearances by DeVon Franklin, Trai Byers & Eric Bellinger Meagan Good catches up with her sister and friends to talk beauty regimens and staying faith centered during uncertain times, with surprise pop-ins from the husbands.

 Episode 105: Saturday, June 13 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT): Girlfriends: Tika Sumpter, Ryan Michelle Bathe, Susan Kelechi Watson, Thai Randolph Tika and Susan bring their girlfriends together from coast to coast to chat about motherhood, career and life balance, as they share beauty secrets and how-to tips on staying relaxed during quarantine.

 Episode 106: Saturday, June 20 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT): Girlfriends: Tisha Campbell, Kym Whitley, Holly Robinson Peete, AJ Johnson Tisha and her gal pals dish on men, dating, loving yourself and raising your family in a hilarious girls night in you don't want to miss.

 About "Girlfriends Check In" Premieres Saturday, May 16 (10 p.m.

ET/PT) Good girlfriends can get you through anything in life - especially during quarantine. With the help of a little tech and a lot of sisterhood, each week different female celebrity friends will hold a virtual chat room "check in" spilling the tea about their relationships, their families, sharing new recipes, and reminding us that we are truly all in this together. The six-episode series is produced by Critical Content.

Aspire TV, in partnership with Damn Write Originals, will present the second installment of its new weekly independent film series, the 2020 Urban Indie Film Block. The network’s 2020 programming block features the best of urban short films by up and coming filmmakers, and presents passionate stories that touch upon a variety of themes and genres including romance, friendship, drama, human connection, comedy and even action and sci-fi.

“One Sided Love,” the theme of this week’s lineup, will be powerfully demonstrated through three captivating short films: Lokoza, Exotique and Ur Mines. In this slate of Urban Indie Film Block, unrequited love can make a person react desperately for that love. Their motivation, their expectation and their outcomes create a stark reflection of that unreciprocated affection.

Here are more details on the films premiering this week:  Film: Lokoza | Directors: Zee Ntuli, Isabelle Mayor Synopsis: In the Durban South Basin, Themba, a boy in his early adolescence, lives with his father near the local oil

refinery. He’s secretly in love with Khanya, who has been his best friend for years. As Themba struggles with his surroundings and emotions, he pushes Khanya to realize her potential and break away from the confines of their town, and the refinery which may be hurting them more than they know.  Film: Exotique | Director: Soraya Milla Synopsis: Philomène, a teenager of African origin, loves Bastien, a guy in her class.

But with her frizzy hair, she doesn't feel she has the weapons of seduction to challenge those girls with vaporous hair. When she makes a big change, she finds out staying true to herself on the outside may be just as important as in.  Film: Ur Mines | Director: Jeff Lucky Synopsis: On a single day in London, a jaded saxophone player and a frustrated photographer make a seemingly random connection, as they bond over their common artistic and personal struggles.

Aspire TV continues to amplify its commitment to fresh faces and new voices, by producing its own short films and to provide a platform for content creators of color.

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