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N AT ION AL E X P O 2020 Spotlights Most Promising Diverse Talent Industries BASE 11’S NEXT FRONTIER CONFERENCE & EXPO 2020 welcomed over 500 students and industry leaders from across the country on Nov. 10-11, gathering virtually via the 3D event platform Intrado. The conference was also simulcast to students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and California Community Colleges. Next Frontier Conference & Expo 2020 introduces and explores “The Next Frontier” industries of the 21st century — ones that are likely to be the fastest-growing and most financially rewarding for the next 30 years — with an emphasis on helping women and underrepresented minorities on pathways to careers and entrepreneurship in these fields. The Next Frontier conference is the flagship annual event of Base 11’s Next Frontier Initiative, a 10-year strategic effort to put 100,000 students, early career adults and entrepreneurs on their pathway to success in Next Frontier industries. Through a partnership with Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, a.k.a. the Boulé, the first and oldest African American Greek-letter Fraternal organization, students from more than 20 Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) have been invited to attend the conference. “Even though I’ve been to space and I’ve been on tv commenting on this summer’s Dragon Crew launch, speaking at the Next Frontier Conference holds a special place in my heart, because this is all about empowering the next generation of leaders, innovators and explorers,” said Leland Melvin, astronaut, and Base 11 spokesperson. “We’re going to expand their access, awareness and belief by showing these students diverse leaders who look like them and come from backgrounds that might be similar to their own, so that they can actually envision themselves in those careers.” At the event, industry leaders will share insights about emerging career opportunities in fintech, aerospace, life sciences and other emerging industries. More than 45 featured speakers include:  Leland Melvin, astronaut; Corporate Director, BWX Technologies Inc; National Spokesperson, Base 11  Gwynne Shotwell, President & COO, SpaceX

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 Frederick Lowery, President, Life Sciences Solutions and Laboratory Products, Thermo Fisher Scientific  Olabisi Boyle, Vice President, Product Planning and Mobility Strategy, Hyundai Motor America  Michael V. Drake, M.D., President, University of California  Sig Anderman, Founder, Ellie Mae; Co-founder, Makena Beach Fund; and Chairman, Anderman Foundation  Alaina Beverly, former Obama White House Office of Urban Affairs Official, National Deputy Director for African American Outreach for Obama for America '08, and frequent political commentator  Eloy Ortiz Oakley, Chancellor, California Community Colleges  Julie Hill, Corporate Director, Anthem and Chairperson, UCI Foundation  Greg Jones, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, KeyBank  Dwayne Murray, Grand Sire Archon, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, aka the Boulé  Sekou Kaalund, Head of Chase Consumer Banking, Northeast Division, JP Morgan Chase  Ed Goines, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Government Affairs, Seattle Seahawks  Landon Taylor, Founder & Chairman, Base 11  Gary Acosta, Co-founder and CEO, National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP®) “We have a world-class lineup of industry-leading speakers and an exciting, fast-paced agenda that will provide diverse students and early career adults with the access, awareness, and belief they need to succeed, while also shining a spotlight on those companies that are committed to developing a diverse talent pipeline for tomorrow,” said Landon Taylor, founder and chairman of Base 11, a nonprofit that since 2015 has accelerated more than 11,000 diverse students on their pathways to STEM success. Highlights of the two days of programming include:  STEM CAREER PLAYBOOK. Conference attendees will get a first look at the STEM Career Playbook, a series of videos featuring Melvin interviewing industry leaders about what inspired them on their career path, and how they overcame challenges along the way. The playbook is based on the idea that

high school athletes know the exact steps they need to take to become professional athletes, but pathways to STEM success are less obvious.  INNOVATION CHALLENGES POWERED BY HEROX. Several Next Frontier Industry sponsors will announce incentiveprize competitions that give students and entrepreneurs the opportunity to solve high impact, real-world problems posed by companies, and that aim to find highly qualified yet undiscovered talent to recruit into their organizations.

to generous sponsors and partners. Dassault Systèmes and Thermo Fisher Scientific are the event’s Game Changer sponsors, and Innovator level sponsors are Regeneron and Sensata Technologies. Other sponsors and partners include 3M; Blue Origin; Bristol Meyers Squibb; BWX Technologies, Inc.; Havas Health & You; Tallo; Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity; a.k.a. the Boulé, and The Boulé Foundation. Base 11 is a non-profit public benefit corporation focused on empowering

Leland Melvin, Astronaut, Author and Base 11 National Spokesperson

The interactive virtual Expo Hall features interactive 3D booth experiences with live chat, resources, videos, and live staff available to interact with conference attendees from the following companies: Dassault Systèmes; Thermo Fisher Scientific; Sensata Technologies; Regeneron; Tallo; Havas Health & You; 3M; BWX Technologies, Inc.; Blue Origin; NASA Tournament Lab; SpaceX; STEMconnector powered by Pod. io; SocialTech.ai; Society of Women Engineers; Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers; UCI Beall Applied Innovation and the National College Resource Foundation. The Next Frontier Conference & Expo is made possible thanks

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high-potential, low-resource community college students with hands-on education and training in STEM-related enterprises. Base 11 partners with community colleges and their feeder high schools to provide high-potential, low-resource students with real-world training, experience and mentorship in STEMrelated enterprises, delivering to employers a prerecruitment pipeline of well-trained, highly skilled STEM employees and entrepreneurs. For more information, please visit www. Base11.com. Base 11 is a DBA of the Center for Innovations in Education, a non-profit 501(c) 3 IRS exemption EIN# 26- 4365936.

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ClickUrban, LLC announces strategic partnership with the HBCU Foundation on the upcoming #TheFutureIsNow2021 Virtual Conference: Solutions for Black Economics and Community Empowerment February 8-12, 2021. ClickUrban’s Founder & CEO, Lynn Graham, says the event is targeted towards already successful entrepreneurs, start-ups, business owners, organizations, thought leaders, industry disruptors, innovators, and change makers who are delivering genuine impact in the world and want to expand locally and internationally. “The FutureIsNow2021 Virtual Conference is an inspiring series of networking and mentoring events that will deliver actionable plans for success for those with an entrepreneurial spirit,” Graham says, “By connecting them to those who can help them achieve their business goals and reach their full potential.” The conference will feature forwardthinking keynote speakers and influential attendees, all of whom are expected to deliver valuable and quality content that promotes success for the urban community and African American businesses. “This conference is very

important now, particularly during our current climate,” Graham says, “We as a Black community need to get back to the basics in order to prepare for our future and for the future of the next generation.” Allies to the Black community are also welcome, to attend, network, and present. This influential event is sure to be the go-to place to get inspired by the industry’s best and brightest, an unrivaled agenda, heavy-hitting speakers and networking opportunities galore. It will start with an opening keynote address by author and peak performance expert Simon T. Bailey – named by SUCCESS magazine as one of the top 25 people to help you reach your business and life goals – and Curtis Symonds, CEO of HBCU Go Networks and former president of BET. Organizers are seeking proposals from additional prospective keynote speakers. “We’re looking for speakers who understand our attendees’ roles and unique challenges, can energize their thinking, and help them transform their mission-critical priorities into business results,” Graham says. Prospective speakers can submit proposals at https://www.

surveymonkey.com/r/6YCPG59; the deadline is December 10. Additionally, organizers are seeking proposals for breakout workshop sessions, in particular, those who can present content that is thoughtprovoking and challenging, timely, fresh, leading-edge, actionable, and based

Make sure to register early! Our vision is to accelerate the growth of African American individuals, Black Owned businesses and organizations by equipping them with the skills, mentorship, solution and resources required to move from their current state to a future state. ClickUrban, LLC is a

on reliable facts and sharp analysis. Proposals are due by November 30 at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ PJVQ9VM. They will be selected through a competitive process, in order to ensure that the sessions in total comprise a balanced program. Registration is now open and Early Bird – All Access Pass discounts are available through February 7, 2021.

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COM CA ST N a m e s N E W P R E S I D E N T COMCAST has announced it has promoted Rich Jennings to President of Comcast Cable's West Division, reporting to Comcast Cable President and CEO Dave Watson. Effective today, Mr. Jennings is responsible for all Comcast cable operations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Texas, Idaho, and Wisconsin. He succeeds Steve White, who after 18 years in operations at Comcast Cable, has stepped down to

of our regions," said Dave Watson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Comcast Cable. "Rich is known for his collaborative style and his relentless commitment to improving how we bring customers our industry-leading products and services. Rich will be a fantastic addition to our leadership team and I'm looking forward to working with him in his new role." "I'd like to thank Steve White for his leadership and the impact he has had

Comcast Promotes Rich Jennings to President of Comcast Cable's West Division (Photo: Business Wire)

become President, Special Counsel to the CEO of Comcast Cable and will work on a number of important initiatives, including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), leadership programming and development, and the advancement of digital equity in the areas of accessibility and affordability. "Rich is an outstanding executive who has been incredibly successful overseeing operations for several

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on our company and our culture over the past eleven years," commented Mr. Watson. "Steve has consistently delivered growth and strong results, balanced with a focus on the employee and customer experience. I'm excited to continue to partner with him to drive our all-important DE&I commitments that will make a meaningful difference for our company and in the communities we serve."

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Mr. Jennings is a 25 year veteran of the cable industry, including spending the past 15 years in operations roles with increasing responsibility. In his most recent position, he served as Comcast West Division Senior Vice President of Field Operations. With overall responsibility for the health and performance of the West Division's regional operations, Rich's focus was on improving consistency and predictability in service delivery and the customer experience. Prior to that he served as Senior Vice President for the Mountain West Region for eight years. He began his career in telecommunications with Time Warner Cable in 1993. Mr. Jennings has been repeatedly recognized by CableFax Magazine as one of the most influential minorities in Cable and top 100 overall leaders in the industry. He also has a robust history of community service including participation in Young Americans Bank and Center for Financial Education (the world's only state-chartered, FDIC-Insured bank, exclusively for young people under the age of 22), the Urban League, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Junior Achievement, the National Association for MultiEthnicity in Communications (NAMIC), and Women In Cable and Telecommunications. Mr. Jennings is a Chicago native and a graduate of the University of Notre Dame where he received his business degree with a concentration in Marketing. He has completed

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executive education programs for Telecommunications through the University of Denver, UCLA and Harvard Business School. He and his wife, Lesley, have three daughters and live in Denver.  ABOUT COMCAST CORPORATION Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company with three primary businesses: Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal, and Sky. Comcast Cable is one of the United States' largest high-speed internet, video, and phone providers to residential customers under the Xfinity brand, and also provides these services to businesses. It also provides wireless and security and automation services to residential customers under the Xfinity brand. NBCUniversal is global and operates news, entertainment and sports cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, television production operations, television station groups, Universal Pictures, and Universal Parks and Resorts. Sky is one of Europe's leading media and entertainment companies, connecting customers to a broad range of video content through its pay television services. It also provides communications services, including residential high-speed internet, phone, and wireless services. Sky operates the Sky News broadcast network and sports and entertainment networks, produces original content, and has exclusive content rights. Visit www. comcastcorporation.com for more information.

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CBC Congratulates

PRESIDENT-ELECT BIDEN Congratulations to PresidentElect Joe Biden and VicePresident Elect Kamala Harris on your historic victory today. You fought for the soul of America. Today marks a new dawn in our country and the beginning of our journey on the road to repair after four long years of repressive policies towards communities of color.

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backsliding is being experienced in different parts of the world, our ability to defend our democracy in the midst of unprecedented obstacles including voter suppression and COVID-19, is a

The Congressional Black Caucus is proud of our very own, Sen. Kamala Harris who will be the first woman Vice President and the first Black and South Asian Vice-President. Vice President-Elect will be the second member of the Congressional Black Caucus to ascend to the White House after President Barack Obama. A graduate of Howard University, an HBCU, and a Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, a Black sorority, VP-Elect Kamala Harris is a product of these long-standing institutions in our community. We are confident that her zeal for improving the upward mobility of marginalized groups in America will continue to be a priority in this next phase. At a time when democratic

odds. As we waited for election results in key battleground states, Black Americans in cities such as Philadelphia, Atlanta, Milwaukee, and Detroit, overwhelmingly voted for President-Elect Biden and Vice-President Elect Harris. It was these cities that got us through the finish line. We show up every election season because to us there is nothing more important than leading this nation to its highest ideals: liberty and justice for all. Today’s victory is a testament to this.

Cropped official portrait of Vice President Joe Biden in his West Wing Office at the White House, Jan. 10, 2013. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)

win for democracy everywhere. Black America's commitment to freedom and democracy runs so deep that even when we were denied the right to vote, we formed resistance movements to challenge discriminatory and racist laws. We marched, we stood in long lines, we beat the

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The Congressional Black Caucus looks forward to working with this new Administration to increase the upward mobility of Black families in America.

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BOOKS Hey Carter! Books Brings Inaugural Virtual Storytime Hey Carter! Books is spreading the gift

of holiday cheer and representation by hosting Virtual Storytime with Cocoa Santa. Beginning on Sunday, November 29th at 10:30 AM (EST), and every following Sunday until Christmas, Cocoa Santa will read a book from Hey Carter! Books series. There will also be giveaways and a holiday sing-along. Each child who attends the storytime will receive a special gift in the mail from Cocoa Santa that includes a Hey Carter! Books coloring book and a multicultural crayons pack. Virtual Storytime with Cocoa Santa is an opportunity for children of color to enjoy a Christmas moment with a Santa who looks like them. Hey Carter! Books was founded in 2016 and is a black-owned publishing company. Their mission is to provide a representation of Black and brown boys in children’s books. Thomisha Booker launched Hey Carter! Books after the birth of her son, Carter, as she was disappointed in the lack of representation in children’s books. Hey Carter! Books focus on building self-identity and confidence in young Black and brown boys. Recently, Thomisha’s work Brown Boy Joy was featured in the Netflix original series Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices featuring Jill Scott, Common,

and Tiffany Haddish. She is the only self-published author among the cast of celebrities and New York Times Best Selling Authors.

“Christmas is a holiday where Black children and families are often missing from the narrative. Entire storylines are created around this one day but somehow we are always left out. I see myself as a curator for magical worlds where Black children are represented. This year Hey Carter! Books is bringing the magic of Christmas to homes

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with our Virtual Storytime. We will be giving away free prizes and spreading holiday cheer, Cocoa Santa style. I am so excited for children to see themselves in such a magical

holiday. This is what representation looks like!“ says Thomisha Booker, Author of Hey Carter! Books. Storytimes:  November 29th at 7:30 AM (PST) , 9:30 AM (CST), 10:30 AM (EST)  December 6th at 7:30 AM (PST) , 9:30 AM (CST), 10:30 AM (EST)

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 December 13th at 7:30 AM (PST) , 9:30 AM (CST), 10:30 AM (EST)  December 20th at 7:30 AM (PST) , 9:30 AM (CST), 10:30 AM (EST) Tickets for storytime with Cocoa Santa can be purchased at https://bit.ly/ cocoasantastorytime. For more information about Hey Carter! Books and Virtual Storytime with Cocoa Santa, visit www. heycarterbooks.com. For media inquiries, please email Candice Nicole at candice@ candicenicoelpr.com. Hey Carter! Books was founded in 2016 and is a black-owned publishing company by Thomishia Booker. Thomishia is a wife, mother and licensed therapist who works full time as a healthcare administrator. Earning a Masters in Social Work and Doctorate in Education Counseling Psychology, she spent the early part of her career working in Early Childhood Mental Health. Her background serves as a foundation for writing books focused on building selfconfidence and pride among children of color. She is also a part of the Black Literary Collective (Building Leaders and Activists with Collective Knowledge) a group of Black authors in the Bay Area working to decolonize educational spaces.

New Children’s Book Series Presents AFRICA TRAVEL ADVENTURES Author, playwright, and philanthropist Jay Cameron introduces two books in a series about the amazing adventures of twins Darren and Destiny as they travelled to African diaspora destinations around the world. Jay Cameron drew on his experience after his life-changing trip to Ghana to write seven children’s books about the beauty, culture, and history of several countries in Africa. Much of the information he was taught about Africa was inaccurate, negative and misleading. He was inspired to share his first-hand experiences with children and offer an accurate portrayal about one of the most beautiful continents in the world. This series was written for ages six through ten, yet all ages can learn about the popular landmarks and the traditions of the people. In The Adventures of Darren and Destiny:

a spectacular balloon ride. The twins share a special birthday celebration they will not forget.

Ghana, Darren, Destiny, and their parents take their first trip abroad to Accra, Ghana in Africa. They experience the amazing culture and history of the west African gem. While traveling to some of Ghana’s most popular landmarks, they met Nana, Esi, Philip, and Isaac along the way. They ventured deep inside the cocoa forest and watched artisans make original African art. Darren and Destiny asked why they did not see these

‘Chasing Rainbo ws’ B o o k

Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Entrepreneur Dr. Sidjae Price authors her third book and shares her story and Biblical discoveries along the journey to be a better faith-based and multipassionate entrepreneur. She also shares business expertise gained from over five years in business. If you are a faithbased entrepreneur, your business is your ministry, and it requires you to learn how to stop Chasing Rainbows and pursuing the bag outside the will of God. Dr. Price’s goal is to encourage entrepreneurs to seek God and to let him guide their paths. Chasing Rainbows will provide readers with realistic strategies they can implement to enhance their personal and business lives.

This book is a spiritual and intellectual piece that offers guidance to millennial and modern faith-based entrepreneurs. Powerpacked with Biblical lessons and business pointers this book makes a connection between these two foundational pieces for any faith-based entrepreneur. In other words, Chasing Rainbows strikes a balance

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between God and business. Whether your goal is to establish strong Biblical foundations for your business or learn how to grow your business as a faith-based entrepreneur, Chasing Rainbows will help you to drive progress. "I'm truly excited about the release of the book and what's looking like a global impact as I've had individuals in the UK, Jamaica, Africa and more personally message me stating that they can't wait to get the book in their hands. I spent a year writing this book and the process of writing led me to do a lot of self-reflection of my journey. It is so easy for anyone to get out of alignment with their purpose in an effort to secure the bag. This book focuses on how we can strengthen our spiritual journey, yet use wisdom to be better entrepreneurs especially when it is aligned with our purpose. This book is for those who are feeling lost as faithbased entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders. Those who feel as if they are chasing rainbows in their business trying to get to the pot of gold." says Dr. Price.

things on television in America. In The Adventures of Darren and Destiny: Tanzania, Darren and Destiny joined their parents for an amazing Serengeti safari adventure in Tanzania located in East Africa. They travelled with Godfrey, their tour guide. They observed animals in their natural habitat, jumped with the Maasai tribe, and learned how to make fire. They also caught a birds-eye-view of the Serengeti on

The upcoming books in this series are Zanzibar: The Spice Island, Conquering Kilimanjaro: Journey to the Summit, Ethiopia: The Land of Origins, Salvador, Bahia: A Taste of Africa in Brazil, and Benin and Togo: Hidden Treasures. For parents looking to expose their children to the beauty, art, music, traditions, landmarks, and many cultures of African countries and counter the westernized narrative, this book series is an excellent tool. The illustrations are beautiful and capture the true essence of Africa in its glory. Social Media: Facebook & IG: @jaycameronofficial - Twitter: @ jaycameron1- Website: jaycameron.com

Faith-Based Entrepreneurs Chasing Rainbows is currently available for pre-order on Kindle and will be available for purchase on Nov. 1, 2020 where all

books are sold. In addition, a virtual book launch for Chasing Rainbows will be held on Nov. 1st via Dr. Price’s Facebook and you can RSVP Here. For more information on the release of Chasing Rainbows, visit www.sidjaeprice.com and on social media @DrSidjaePrice. For media inquiries,

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please e-mail Candice Nicole at candice@ candicenicoelpr.com. Dr. Sidjae Price is a Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Entrepreneur. She is the owner of Priceless Planning, LLC, the parent company for multiple brands, the Founder of Speak Loud Incorporated, a youth-based nonprofit organization, Creator of Rise and Shine Jamaica Expo, and a partner to other businesses. Individuals and organizations have been awed by her ability to deliver academic and professional knowledge with a millennial spin. Dr. Price is a qualitative researcher who is passionate about business, and her research has explored generation X and millennial entrepreneurs. Dr. Price is also the author of Faith Forward: Intimate and Modern Stories of Faith to Propel You Forward and Stereotypes of the Black Male: Changing the Narrative for Misunderstood Black Males One Story at a Time. She has also co-authored a textbook and has served as a reviewer for an academic journal.

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BROWN SUGAR, the popular subscription streaming service from Bounce, will feature both a curated collection and popular returning titles bringing early Christmas cheer this month. November is a great time to catch up on all the seasons of Bounce's celebrated original shows. Brown Sugar is home to all seven seasons of In The Cut, starring Dorien Wilson (The Parkers, Dream On) and Kellita Smith (The Bernie Mac Show, The First Family) who were joined by TV veterans Mark Curry (Hanging With Mr. Cooper) and Kim Coles (Living Single) in the most recent season; Family Time, Bounce's longest-running original series, starring Omar Gooding, Jr. and Angell Conwell as a couple dealing with all the good and the bad that comes with being empty-nesters; and the hit drama Saints & Sinners which centers around

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the pursuit of power set against the backdrop of a large Southern church. Fan favorites returning to Brown Sugar in November include Youngblood, the '70s street gang drama starring Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs and Bryan O'Dell, and Christmas in Compton, starring Omar Gooding.

Brown Sugar is available on Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, Comcast Xfinity X1, Amazon Channels, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Kindle, Android TV, Windows/ Xbox, Android and Apple smartphones and tablets and web browsers via BrownSugar.com. There is a free 7-day initial trial period for subscribers with a

“THERAPY for BLACK GIRLS,” Joins The

Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, announced today that her wildly popular mental health podcast, “Therapy for Black Girls,” will join the iHeart Podcast Network. The podcast, which has amassed more than 12 million downloads and has listeners in 196 countries, is a favorite among Black women committed to mental health and

personal development. Listen to the official trailer now on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are available. Each Wednesday, a new episode of the podcast will explore topics that help Black women prioritize their mental

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health, tap into invaluable resources, and break down the many stigmas related to mental health. Dr. Joy is often joined by expert guests to discuss topics like dealing with grief, managing anxiety, making friends as an adult, and setting boundaries in relationships. “I am excited about the growth that will come from our partnership with the

iHeartPodcast Network,” said Dr. Joy. "I want the podcast to help as many Black women as possible. My goal for Therapy for Black Girls has always been to use it as a platform to have important conversations not only about mental

retail price of $3.99/month thereafter. Visit www.BrownSugar.com for more information. Bounce and Brown Sugar are both a part of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP).

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illness, but also about mental wellness.” Listeners have frequently commented that the podcast has been helpful during the pandemic. “Therapy for Black Girls” offers an opportunity for listeners to realize they are not alone in their struggles and helps them learn strategies to better understand and manage their emotions during difficult times. Fans of the podcast also enjoy episodes dedicated to breaking down what’s happening in some of their favorite television shows or films. Listeners can tune in to iHeartRadio to binge classic episodes from the show’s archives including recent episodes that have covered some of the relationship difficulties portrayed in season four of HBO’s hit series “INSECURE” and more. “It is critical that mental health content is shared in a way that is relevant and accessible to the community it is intended to serve. I believe this is why the podcast has been so successful, because our community really sees themselves reflected in the content,” said Dr. Joy. Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is a Licensed Psychologist, Speaker, Media Personality and serves as the Resident Psychologist for O, The Oprah Magazine. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Xavier University of Louisiana, her Master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from Arkansas State, and her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from The University of Georgia. Dr. Joy is a member of the Advisory Board for the Crisis Text Line and also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Her work focuses on making mental health topics more relevant and accessible for Black women and she delights in using pop culture to illustrate psychological concepts. She has worked with companies like HBO, Viacom/ CBS, & Facebook developing projects

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and programming designed to merge entertainment with mental health and wellness. Dr. Joy started the Therapy for Black Girls platform in 2014 with the goal of growing and sustaining an engaged community centered on the mental health needs of Black women and girls. This is done by creating resources, content, and experiences designed to present information in a way that feels relevant and accessible. The platform now includes the weekly podcast, a therapist directory of over 2400 therapists across the country and in Canada, and an active community of over 600,000 women across social media platforms. For more information, please contact Kia Kelly-Felty, kia@ therapyforblackgirls.com by email or visit the website at therapyforblackgirls. com.

iHeartMedia (NASDAQ: IHRT) is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month – and with its quarter of a billion monthly listeners, has a greater reach than any other media company in the U.S. The company’s leadership position in audio extends across multiple platforms, including more than 850 live broadcast stations in over 160 markets nationwide; through its iHeartRadio digital service available across more than 250 platforms and 2,000 devices; through its influencers; social; branded iconic live music events; other digital products and newsletters; and podcasts as the #1 commercial podcast publisher. iHeartMedia also leads the audio industry in analytics, targeting and attribution for its marketing partners with its SmartAudio product, using data from its massive consumer base. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.

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AL ROKER Reveals He Has Prostate Cancer : “IT’S A GOOD-BAD THING”

AL ROKER, the long-time co-anchor on the TODAY Show and arguably one of America’s favorite weathermen, announced today that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will be undergoing surgery to have his prostate removed. The 66-year-old explained he wanted to publicly reveal his diagnosis to shed light on this disease that has and still is disproportionally affect Black men. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that one in 7 African American men, 1 in 9 men overall, will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. “The problem for African American men is that any number of reasons from genetics to access to health care, and so we want to make it available and let people know they got to get checked,” Al said on TODAY. The detection of Al’s prostate cancer began with a routine physical when his doctor discovered he had an elevated

prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in his bloodwork. That led to him getting an MRI, followed by a biopsy, to confirm his diagnosis. “When he started, he closed his door and said, ‘I always like to have these discussions face to face,'” Al said. “And I was like, ‘Uh-oh. Well, that doesn’t sound good.'” The father of three confessed, “You hear the word ‘cancer’ and your mind goes, it’s the next level, you know?” Detection is key for anyone who may be diagnosed with prostate cancer, especially Black men. Knowing the symptoms is also key to even thinking that you should get checked in order for it to be detected. SYMPTOMS ----Urinary Symptoms  A need to urinate frequently, especially at night  Difficulty starting urination or holding back urine  A weak or interrupted flow of urine

 Painful or burning urination  Hematuria (blood in the urine)  Erectile and Ejaculatory Symptoms  Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection  Painful ejaculation  Blood in the semen  Decreased volume of ejaculation (though hydration, diet and frequency of ejaculation are more likely than prostate cancer to impact the volume of fluid)

 Lower Extremity Symptoms  Frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips or upper thighs  Swelling in the lower extremities If a patient experiences bone pain and swelling in the lower extremities— especially when accompanied by urinary, erectile or ejaculation dysfunction—these could be symptoms of advanced prostate cancer.

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C E L E B R AT E D PA S T O R O p e n s C R E D I T R E PA I R A G E N C Y

Dr. Pastor Sabrina McKenzie, among the nation’s most celebrated pastor, successful business executive, author and television personality on the highly watched BRAVO television show "In A Man's World," produced by two-time

Grammy Award Winning Actress and Producer, Viola Davis, has ventured out to create yet another business initiative. Dr. McKenzie has opened Credit Marketplace, a new and innovative

credit repair agency with a mission to serve urban cities nationwide during these challenging economic times. “With 31 million plus people on unemployment, we simply cannot wait on the government to save us,”

exclaims McKenzie. “It’s vital for small businesses to step up to the plate and create jobs, training and wealth opportunities for our communities to survive and thrive.”

To launch this new business brand, Dr. McKenzie partnered with Detroit’s Real Estate Mogul, Lakina Fulks. Known as the “Who’s Who” in real estate success, Fulks has 10 years of experience in the business, closing multimillion dollar deals and has coached agents. This dynamic duo paired up to help jumpstart the economy through credit restoration, financial education and literacy. Credit Marketplace is the first of many franchises that Dr. McKenzie will open nationwide. Following the December 1st opening in Detroit, plans are underway for an opening in Atlanta, set for December 12th. Both are perfectly aligned with McKenzie's mission to empower women to lead in a man's world. Her views are conveyed in her newest book project, "Leading in A Man's World."  ABOUT DR. PASTOR SABRINA MCKENZIE As humanitarian and advocate for women and children, Dr. Pastor Sabrina McKenzie co-authored and championed the "Equal Rights Amendment" legislation in the Georgia House of Representatives in 2018. In

addition, she is the founder of several organizations designed to influence policy and bring awareness to domestic violence. Each of the organizations and causes she support strive to encourage, empower, and inspire women worldwide. These organizations include:  National Taskforce Against Domestic Violence  Epic Women Leadership  Georgia Domestic Violence Awareness Day  Celebrities Against Domestic Violence  Debra Ann's Women's Network Through her countless efforts to be a driving force of change, McKenzie has been featured in national media platforms such as CNN, Essence, The New York Times, NBC, Rolling Out, Fox, CBS Atlanta, and more. Sabrina McKenzie will soon be announcing the official private watch party dedicated to celebrating her journey on the show. For more information or media inquiries please contact PR@Sabrinamckenzie.org

NAACP CALLS PRES 2020 ELECTION OUTCOME HISTORIC STATEMENT AGAINST RACISM AND BIGOTRY (cont'd from cover) the change is being driven by young voters of color. The data clearly shows young white voters are not particularly more progressive than older white voters. White Americans under age 40 vote for Trump at 55 percent— two points higher than whites older than 60. More than eight out of ten young Black Americans voted for Biden, which suggests their strong support for and commitment to ensuring the country delivers better health coverage, equitable economic opportunity, and comprehensive criminal justice reform. “Sixty-one percent of Black voters indicated that they or someone they know has been unfairly stopped or harassed by the police,” said Nick Turner, President of Vera. “Black voters are overwhelmingly concerned about

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systemic racism, especially as it relates to the criminal legal system. We support shifting funds from policing to community and family support and we want to reduce incarceration—including immigrant detention. Regardless of the final election outcome, criminal justice reform should be a priority for the president and Congress.” More than eight out of ten Black voters expressed support for reducing the number of people in jails and prisons, and allowing people who are incarcerated to use Pell Grants to advance their education and training. An overwhelming majority of Black voters made it clear that police need to be held accountable for brutality and abuse, and expressed support for policy change and

reform, including banning choke-holds and strangleholds. Biden’s support among Black voters was not a given, which was evidenced by the results of the early primaries. The strong support of Biden among Black voters is the result of a strategic consolidation of the Black voting bloc and Biden’s efforts to engage the Black community. “People of color turned out overwhelmingly for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and white people turned out in a big way for Donald Trump. If Joe Biden wins, it means that a coalition led by people of color is now the dominant political reality in the US,” said Henry Fernandez, principal at AARC. “Most decisions Trump made as President and in his campaign were about

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stopping this transition to a country that is no longer dominated politically by white voters. He’s trying to turn back this sea change in American politics—a progressive sea change that has led to better health coverage, a focus on police reform, and a House of Representatives that has fought Trump for the last two years.” The poll of more than 15,000 Americans who voted included 4,100 African American respondents from key battleground states, including Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin, as well as a national sample. The full array of data can be viewed on the 2020 American Election Eve Poll website.

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Work can be fun, but not always. Some of us work in a place that may not fit our personality and sometimes we have so many tasks to complete that we feel overwhelmed. Maybe you’re that person who doesn’t like their job at all and you’re there just to be able to pay your bills and take care of your family. Whatever your situation, work can mean stress. It’s how you deal with that stress that determines whether you’re surviving or thriving at work and in life. Here are our 7 tips to have a better work week! 1 Make An Attitude Adjustment From the very beginning, adjust your attitude. Let go of last week’s drama, it’s not going to serve you any purpose. It’s not going to help you. It’s not going to help your co-workers. Just let go of last week’s mishaps. Walk in the door with a fresh and positive attitude. There’s nothing worse than walking through the doors of work and exuding a poor attitude. Whether you realize it or not, your attitude affects your colleagues just as much as it affects you. Set yourself up for success, go in with a fresh attitude. 2 Plan And Prepare The second thing is to plan and prepare your meals, especially breakfast. Many

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of us have families and a great deal of our time goes toward getting them together. Mornings can get hectic and it becomes easy to skip breakfast. It’s very important to start the day by nourishing our bodies. You don’t want to have that mid-morning crash. You don’t want to go hungry and cranky. So just prepare the evening before so you have something to grab and go. 3 Breathe If your day starts to get hectic and stressful, just take the time, take 30 seconds, take one minute just to calm things down and just do some deep breathing. That will help activate your parasympathetic nervous system, which is your rest nervous system, and it can calm it down. I’m telling you, just breathing can help a lot. 4 Make Your Bed Yes, make your bed. What do I mean by that? You want to start your day off with a great intention. You want to be able to say, “I’ve accomplished one good thing today.” By making your bed, you accomplish something that’s beneficial to you. When you look at a clean bed, you feel refreshed, you feel good, and you’re sure to have a pep in your step. Even if you’re day wasn’t the best, when you

finally make it back home at least your bedroom is nice and neat! That’s an indescribable feeling. 5 Get Restful Sleep We must be intentional about getting enough sleep. Making it through each day isn’t as easy without the right amount of rest. Without it, we go into work feeling tired, fatigued, and grumpy. This leads to poor work performance. We aren’t as productive and are easily distracted. 6 Apologize, Forgive, Keep It Moving We’re all human. We make mistakes. If you make a mistake, apologize for it. If someone apologizes to you, forgive them. From there, just keep it moving. It doesn’t help to hold onto grudges. It doesn’t serve anyone in any situation, and after all, there are bigger fish to fry. There are other things that will come up. So why add to it? Why add to the drama? 7 Laugh! The final thing is…and I’ll say it a million times…LAUGH! Laugh at yourself. Laugh at a funny situation that happened. Never at the expense of someone else, but find something to laugh about. Keep it light. Keep the mood happy. Tell a corny joke. I’m a big fan of corny jokes.

TMobile Launches PROJECT 10 MILLION Aimed With the need for equitable access to the internet more crucial than ever, T-Mobile has zeroed in on a bold goal: helping every single unconnected student in the U.S. get access to the internet connectivity they need to learn. In a video today, T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert announced that the Un-carrier’s $10.7 billion Project 10Million commitment is taking a big step toward accomplishing this vision. The program is now live and available to school districts.

out of learning.

To address this urgent need, the Un-carrier has expanded Project 10Million by allowing participating school districts to apply the value of the free program to one of two new plans with MORE data. Schools can choose a

Additionally, as COVID-19 forces up to 50 million students out of the physical classroom and into part- or full-time remote learning, the need for connectivity and greater bandwidth has dramatically increased. What was a homework gap has turned into an even more massive schoolwork gap, when students without internet access are completely left

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100GB per month option or a fully unlimited plan. The best part is that every district gets free wireless hotspots and access to at-cost laptops and tablets, and they have the flexibility to pick the solution that works best for their district. And it’s all still free to students. Interested school districts can sign up today at www.t-mobile.com/p10m. “Education is the great leveler, but without internet access, kids will be left behind. T-Mobile has a big goal – to deliver connectivity to every child who needs it across the U.S. Starting now with our historic Project 10Million commitment, we’re going to help open A LOT of doors to opportunity that might have previously been closed,” said T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert. “This issue is even more critical as the COVID-19 pandemic has completely shifted learning for many from the classroom to online. Big issues need big solutions, and that’s exactly why we’re not just launching but significantly enhancing Project 10Million and giving flexibility to educators so they can best address the unique needs of their students

with plans that offer more data. As the supercharged Un-carrier, we now have the resources and network capacity to deliver reliable connectivity to students across the U.S. — and to tackle the critical homework gap and the schoolwork gap head-on!”

As classroom learning continues to shift to online learning, the need for internet connectivity is growing. It’s a problem T-Mobile has been working on closely with schools, state governments and technology partners since the pandemic started. The expanded reach and capacity of T-Mobile’s network plays a crucial role in the Un-carrier’s ability to make reliable connectivity truly accessible to students across the U.S. This includes those in urban centers as well as under-served areas like rural America, where 1.7 million households do not have high-speed home internet service. Future Project 10Million recipients will also benefit from T-Mobile’s expanded 5G over time with faster speeds and even broader coverage. Project 10Million builds on T-Mobile’s — and Sprint’s — long-standing focus on education and connecting students. Prior to merging in April 2020 and before the COVID-19 pandemic, T-Mobile and Sprint had already connected nearly half a million students, and as COVID-19 started to impact

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Dr. Deitrick L. Gorman is a BoardCertified Family Practice Physician. She is also known as America’s Relaxation Doctor. Dr. Deitrick is a #1 Best Selling author, speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur. It is her passion to help people in the work setting, who find themselves stressed out, frustrated, tired, and overwhelmed, to better manage those stressors; not only to survive but to thrive! She educates that the inevitable workplace stressors can be better managed, finding yourself happier, healthier and more productive.

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But T-Mobile didn’t stop there. In response to the unique learning challenges students are experiencing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Un-carrier is expanding Project 10Million by giving school districts additional plan options with more data to best meet their students’ current needs. T-Mobile previously committed to kick off Project 10Million once its merger with Sprint was complete, and now, as the supercharged Un-carrier, it is following through on that promise and putting its combined resources and network capacity to work. Through Project 10Million, T-Mobile is addressing the persistent homework gap experienced by more than 9 million children across the country who are unable to get online to complete at-home assignments. Project 10Million offers free wireless hotspots, up to 100GB per year of free high-speed data, and access to at-cost tablets and laptops, or the equivalent value of approximately $500 annually per student household.

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schools, the combined company stepped up its efforts. Since March 2020, T-Mobile has connected over 1.6 million students in more than 3,100 school districts across the country. This includes the company’s part in New York City’s plan to connect more than 350,000 students with iPads and data when classes resume virtually. And the Un-carrier has partnered with the California Department of Education and Apple to connect up to another 1 million students as schools across the state prepare to start the next school year virtually. “Since the start of the pandemic, T-Mobile and Sprint have worked hand-in-hand with school districts, state governments and technology partners to bring connectivity solutions to those who need it most, connecting more than 1.6 million students in less than six months,” said Mike Katz, executive vice president of T-Mobile for Business. “During the pandemic, we’ve had countless conversations with school districts and educators. We’ve consistently heard that they need more options that fit the unique needs of their students. We have expanded Project 10Million to tap into T-Mobile’s network resources and capacity, and take our support of educators and students to a whole new level. We’re going to make a HUGE difference for millions of students!” Project 10Million is the third and final component of the Un-carrier 1.0 5G for Good commitments that the company announced before its merger with Sprint was approved. Since the completion of the merger, the company has now launched all three commitments, which also include Connecting Heroes and T-Mobile Connect. For more information about Project 10Million, or to sign up a school district for the program, go to t-mobile.com/p10m.

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American Heart Association Provides Shares To Keep People FLU FREE The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives, is helping to keep families and communities safe from the flu by providing facts, resources and encouraging people to get a flu vaccine.

Children who are vaccinated are 74% less likely to be hospitalized due to the flu.  Pregnant women – those who are vaccinated are 40% less likely to be

concerns about the flu vaccine, causing them to skip it altogether. Here are some facts: The vaccine does not cause the flu.

It is accessible even without insurance. Many community pop-up vaccination sites, federally funded programs, local health departments, community health centers and some places like churches and community centers offer the vaccination at no cost for those who qualify.

“Getting the flu vaccine is especially important this year. If you get the flu, you may need to be hospitalized, in this time of COVID-19, in an already overwhelmed healthcare system. Get your flu shot. Avoid getting the flu. Stay out of the hospital due to the flu,” said Eduardo Sanchez, M.D., M.P.H., FAAFP, American Heart Association Chief Medical Officer for Prevention and former Commissioner of Health for the state of Texas. “In a normal year, the flu is serious and can even cause death. The flu vaccine can keep you out of a hospital.”

While it is important for almost everyone six months and older to get a flu vaccine, it’s especially important for those at highest risk:  Seniors and people with underlying risk factors such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes, among others. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), those 50 years-old and older, living with one or more chronic conditions, are at high risk for the flu. Those who aren’t vaccinated are six times more likely to experience a heart attack  Children, especially those who are under 5 years-old and those who are back in school.

It is not too late to get vaccinated. Flu season typically peeks between December and February, so getting the vaccine now is better than waiting. You need at least two weeks for your body to develop antibodies to the virus. However, being vaccinated anytime during flu season is better than not at all.

hospitalized due to the flu. According to the CDC, people who are Black or Latinx may be at increased risk for the flu and are least likely to get the flu shot. Over the past 10 flu seasons, nonHispanic Black people were hospitalized at the highest rates and Latinx people were hospitalized at the third highest rates for the flu. Native Americans were second highest. Some people have misinformation and

The flu vaccine cannot cause the flu. It may cause very mild side effects. The most common are soreness, swelling or redness on your arm near the site of the shot that might last only 1 or 2 days. However, the mild symptoms you might experience from the vaccine are much less severe than the flu itself. It is safe and effective and easy to access. The flu vaccine is safe and effective for preventing the flu, and is easy to get at

B u i l d i n g a M O R E D I V E R S E G E N E R AT I O N Caring, understanding, and love are universal attributes that transcend every boundary and are basic requirements for keeping our pets happy and healthy. Yet participation in the very field responsible for this key task is far from universal, with African-Americans making up fewer than 3 percent of all veterinarians in the United States. To help build a more diverse, equitable, and an inclusive new generation of medical professionals committed to caring for our animals, American Humane, the country's first national humane organization, has created the "American Humane Scholars Fund" to support students of color in their quest to become veterinarians. An inaugural grant of $40,000, sponsored by leading animal health company Zoetis, was made this week to the historic Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine. The announcement was broadcast nationwide on Monday during the American Humane Hero Dog Awards®: 10th Anniversary Celebration on Hallmark Channel. Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine is the only veterinary medical professional program located on the campus of a historically black college or university in the United States. Tuskegee has educated more than 70 percent of the nation's AfricanAmerican veterinarians and is recognized as the most diverse of all accredited schools/ colleges of veterinary medicine in the United States. Veterinarians play a key role at American Humane as their knowledge informs the organization's scientific standards and guidelines protecting nearly one billion animals on farms and ranches, in zoological institutions, and on film sets around the world. American Humane veterinarians are also hard at work in the field, staffing free

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places that are taking extra safety measures like:  your doctor’s office,  pharmacy, and  some employers that are providing drivethru vaccinations.

medical clinics for pets in under-resourced areas, rescuing animals in disaster zones, and transporting shelter animals across the country. "We couldn't do the work we do around the world without veterinarians," said Dr. Robin Ganzert, American Humane President and CEO. "We also know that becoming a veterinarian can be costly and for many aspiring students that financial hurdle may be the only thing standing in the way of their dream to help animals. That's why, as CEO of American Humane, I am proud to announce, in partnership with inaugural sponsor Zoetis, that we are presenting our

the world." "Zoetis has had a long-time commitment to supporting veterinary medical students and university diversity initiatives. Our Zoetis Veterinary Student Scholarship Program, has awarded over 3,600 scholarships totaling more than $7 million over the past 12 years," said Christine Jenkins, DVM, DACVIM, Vice President and U.S. Chief Medical Officer at Zoetis. "We are pleased to partner with American Humane to provide additional scholarship opportunities for Tuskegee veterinary medical students." "We are very grateful to American Humane

first American Humane Scholars Fund grant of $40,000 to the historic Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine." "American Humane's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is rooted in nearly 150 years of progressive work that has built the humane movement in this country and around the world," said Von Scott, American Humane's Committee for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion chair. "With the help of a new generation of humane heroes such as these promising new champions for animals from Tuskegee, we can change not only lives . . . we can change

and Zoetis for partnering to support our students in the American Humane Scholars Fund. Their vision and generosity in this endeavor will support our deserving students seeking careers in veterinary medicine. Our alumna, Dr. Christine Jenkins, has been a consistent proponent of veterinary medical education opportunities for our students in which we are appreciative as well. We at Tuskegee focus on our students being career-ready veterinarians when they complete the curriculum to pursue the many employment opportunities in the veterinary profession," said Dr. Ruby L. Perry, dean of the Tuskegee University College of

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“No one wants the flu. The best way to keep your family and yourself safe from the flu is by getting the flu vaccine and as with COVID-19 prevention, wearing a mask, washing your hands often, and social distancing helps,” said Dr. Sanchez. “Don’t forget to take your mask when you go for your flu vaccine.”

The American Heart Association’s flu vaccine campaign is made possible nationally in part by generous support from the Anthem Foundation and Sanofi Pasteur. For more flu information and resources, visit heart.org/fluprevention.

Veterinarians Veterinary Medicine. American Humane is the country's first national humane organization. For more information please visit www. AmericanHumane.org, and please follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Zoetis is the leading animal health company, dedicated to supporting its customers and their businesses. Building on more than 65 years of experience in animal health, Zoetis discovers, develops, manufactures, and commercializes medicines, vaccines, and diagnostic products, which are complemented by biodevices, genetic tests, and precision livestock farming. Zoetis serves veterinarians, livestock producers, and people who raise and care for farm and companion animals with sales of its products in more than 100 countries. In 2019, the company generated annual revenue of $6.3 billion with approximately 10,600 employees. For more information, Located in Alabama as one of the state's two accredited veterinary programs, it was envisioned in 1944 by Dr. Frederick D. Patterson, founder of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), and officially established at Tuskegee in 1945. It is the only veterinary medical professional program located on the campus of a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the United States. The College's primary mission is to provide an environment that fosters a spirit of active, independent and self-directed learning, intellectual curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, ethics, and leadership; and promotes teaching, research, and service in veterinary medicine and related disciplines. For more information, visit www.tuskegee.edu/ vetmed.

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END NO TE S B L A C K F I L M S PA C E L a u n c h e s M E M B E R S H I P P L AT F O R M The organization levels up with a new membership plan flex, offering BIPOC content creators prime access to grants, industry resource discounts, exclusive trade workshops, mentorship and more to help advance career opportunities for Black filmmakers and diversify representation in Hollywood. (Black PR Wire) Black filmmakers and creatives can now access resources to help them succeed in Hollywood. The nonprofit BLACK FILM SPACE (BFS) has just launched a new membership platform to advance opportunities for Black filmmakers and expand representation in front and behind the camera. The two Black Film Space membership plans offer up tiered levels of access to the collective’s platform of industry resources, discounts on tools and film festival submission rates, 75+ workshops and on-demand courses led by accredited TV/ film professionals, valued at over $2,000. The platform also gives creatives access to the BFS filmmaker database, screenwriting

accountability group, member-only events, and its newly launched mentorship program. Members can apply for up to $3,000 in grants annually and save on BFS industry events, including technical workshops, the BFS summer mixer and screenwriters retreat.

we know firsthand that Black filmmakers can feel frustrated, marginalized and stifled, so we work to be a resource for skill enhancement and community support to help Black creatives bring a variety of Black stories to screen and thrive in their careers.”

Promotional pricing for the silver and gold member plans are $70/ year and $100/year, respectively, now through November 30th, 2020. Filmmakers and creatives of African-descent at all experience levels can submit.

Since 2015, the non-profit organization has doubled its community of 5,000 Black creatives to over 10,000 nationwide. Emerging filmmakers have benefitted from shared opportunities via the BFS Google group, Facebook community and the Black Film Space podcast. Over the years, Black Film Space’s advocacy has established partnerships with media giants like HBO, American Black Film Festival (ABFF) and Ava Duvernay's ARRAY and provided a multitude of filmmaker programs

“Since we launched Black Film Space, we’ve become more clear on the needs of our collective,” cofounder Lande Yoosuf (Privilege Unhinged, Second Generation Wedding, Love in Submission) reflects. “As filmmakers in an inclusion-challenged industry,

with Hollywood heavyweights. Film workshops, panelists and Q&A open forums with writer and director, Shaka King (Judas and the Black Messiah); director and editor Sam Pollard (Mr. Soul, Juice, Jungle Fever, Mo Betta Blues); director Pete Chatmon (“Black-Ish,” “GrownIsh,” “The Last OG,” “Greenleaf”); writer/director Nijla Mumin (Jinn, “Insecure,” “Queen Sugar”) and others have helped to establish Black Film Space as a leading go-to resource for Black content creators. Co-Founder Reggie Williams (The Third Rail, An Anomalous Love) adds, “Lande and I are elated to roll out this membership plan, advancing us toward our mission of helping the next generation of Black filmmakers successfully navigate the issue of diversity and representation in the TV/film industry.” Get connected: BlackFilmSpace. com and FB/IG/Twitter @ BlackFilmSpace. For press, contact jasu@presstheory.com and visit bit. ly/BlackFilmSpace5.

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