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N AT ION AL Annual Survey Reveals RACISM & HATE CRIMES Single Biggest Issue In Black Communities On October 14th, ESSENCE, the number one media, technology and commerce company dedicated to Black women and communities, and the Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR), an intergenerational public policy network formed by the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP), released their 6th annual “Power of the Sister Vote” poll. The BWR/ESSENCE Poll is conducted annually to gauge the political concerns, attitudes and opinions of Black women across the country and identify what Black women want for their vote from presidential candidates in 2020. Poll results have previously been announced during the Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference. However, this year's results were delayed in order to capture insights on the impact of COVID-19 and attitudes on the historic nature of having a Black woman on a national ticket. Similar to prior BWR/ESSENCE polls, the survey shows that political involvement among Black women continues to remain strong. However, the 2020 poll reveals that in a 16 point increase from 2019, the single biggest issue Black women feel is a significant threat to U.S. Democracy is “Racism/Rise in Hate Crimes.” The 2020 BWR/ESSENCE Poll shows that:  Black women are overwhelmingly concerned about survival, safety and stability when it comes to issues impacting Black communities.  The overall top three issues Black women believe are adversely impacting US Democracy are Racism/ Rise in Hate Crimes; Corruption in Government; and Voting Rights/Voter Suppression Tactics.  Black women identify “reducing structural/systemic racism” and “policing

and criminal justice reform” as the top two issues they want presidential candidates to commit to addressing to win their vote, followed by “Eradicating COVID-19” and “Protecting the safety net (Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security).” The poll also shows Black women respondents overwhelmingly favor the Biden/Harris Ticket (90%), while giving the current president a failing grade for the fourth straight year (80%). This year’s findings also showed that Black women’s confidence in the Democratic Party demonstrated a generational divide. Still, the majority of Black women in all age groups agree that Democrats best represent their interests, with 87% of Black women 55 & over, 58% of Black women 25-35, and 60% of Black women 18-24 indicating as such. Regarding their voting plan, Black women are especially likely to Vote by Mail/Absentee ballot (41%) or Vote Early in Person (35%). Additionally, the survey reveals higher levels of voter enthusiasm due to the Supreme Court hanging in the balance. According to Melanie L. Campbell, President of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and Convener of the Black Women’s Roundtable, “The 2020 BWR/ ESSENCE Poll is a reflection of the concerns we are hearing and seeing on the ground across the country. This is the third year in a row that Racism and Rise in Hate Crimes has registered as the top concern for Black women. Over the past three years we have seen a shift from more aspirational concerns to those rooted in survival, safety and stability. I believe the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and the protests due to racial unrest calling for eradication of systemic/structural racism and policing & criminal justice reform across the nation are reflected in this year’s poll.”

“There is absolutely no question of the power of Black women in driving major social and community change – and Election 2020 is no different as one of the most important ever for Black women and communities in the United States, especially in the face of an unprecedented pandemic, economic instability, police brutality, social unrest and more as Black women focus on keeping our families healthy, safe and prosperous,” said Caroline Wanga, Interim CEO ESSENCE Communications, Inc. “With our multi-platform coverage at the cusp of one of the most historic elections in our lifetime—including a regular column and our new digital cover featuring vice-presidential nominee Kamala Harris and the stories of the Black women leading the Harris-Biden campaign, ESSENCE’s partnership with Black Women’s Roundtable for the annual Power of the Sister vote is more critical than ever as we continue our work to ensure that the strong voices of Black women are

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community to mislead us. NOTE: COVID-19 protocols enforced, physical distancing and mask required for entry WHAT: SACRAMENTO, OAKLAND, LOS, ANGELES & SAN DIEGO PRESS CONFERENCES: Black women leaders to call on Black Californians to support pro-Black ballot initiatives on the November ballot; also call out insidious attempts to undermine the initiatives by some bad actors within the African American community. WHEN: Thurs., OCT. 22, 2020 - 12:30 p.m. ALL locations

*The 2020 Power of the Sister Vote survey was conducted via an online poll by ESSENCE and BWR. For a copy of the 2020 BWR/ESSENCE Poll Results, visit: Unitycampaign.org and Essence.com. The Black Women’s Roundtable is the women and girls empowerment and power building arm of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation. The NCBCP is a civil rights, voter empowerment and social justice nonprofit organization that works to engage, educate, organize and mobilize Black Americans of all ages to participate fully in our democracy. Through educational programs and leadership training, the Coalition works to expand, strengthen, and empower Black communities to make voting and civic participation a cultural responsibility and tradition. Source: Essence Communications Inc.

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BLACK WOMEN LEADERS Host Statewide Call TH E CAL I F ORNI A DE MO C R AT IC PA RT Y BLACK CAUCUS (CDP Black Caucus) is hosting a statewide press conference across four (4) locations simultaneously to call on Black Californians to support pro-Black ballot initiatives on the November ballot, including Prop 15 (split roll tax), Prop 16 (repeal of Prop 209) and Prop 21 (rent control). Press conferences will be held in Sacramento, Oakland, Los Angeles and San Diego at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, October 22nd. Speakers will address the direct benefits the initiatives will have on the Black community, as well as call out the recent egregious attempts by bad actors within the African American

listened to, amplified and heeded regarding the issues of most importance to us.”

Action in Support of Pro-Black Initiatives

WHO: California Democratic Party Black Caucus and Black Leaders WHERE: SACRAMENTO Capitol Building North Side, tent 1100 L. Street Sacramento 95814 Sacto press contact: Kendra Lewis, 916-416-1371 c fundraiderknl@gmail.com Sacramento Speakers:  Kendra Lewis, CDP Black Caucus Representative/opening speaker  Prop 15 speaker: L. Lacy Barnes  Prop 16 speaker: Kolieka Seigle  Prop 21 speaker: Stephanie Roberson, Director, Government Relations, California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee WHERE: OAKLAND Oakland City Hall 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Oakland 94612 OAK press contact: Kimberly Ellis, 310-975-9677 c kimberly@unb2.org Oakland Speakers:  Kimberly Ellis, Progressive Activist, CDP Black Caucus Representative  Prop 15 speaker: TBD  Prop 16 speaker: Barisha Spriggs, CA Democratic State Central Committee Delegate  Prop 21 speaker: Jesse Brooks, AHF Mobilizer

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WHERE: LOS ANGELES Los Angeles City Hall 200 N. Spring St. Los Angeles 90012 L.A. press contact: Ged Kenslea, 323-791-5526 c ged.kenslea@ahf.org Los Angeles Speakers:  CDP Black Caucus Representative (to be confirmed)  Prop 15 speaker: TBD  Prop 16 speaker: TBD  Prop 21 speaker: René Christian Moya, campaign director for Yes on 21 WHERE: SAN DIEGO San Diego County Building 1545 N Harbor Drive (next to the fountain) San Diego 92101 San Diego press contact: Taisha Brown, 619-443-8989 c taishabrown777@gmail.com San Diego Speakers:  Taisha Brown, Chair, California Democratic Party Black Caucus, opening speaker and speaker on Prop 21  Prop 15 speaker: to be confirmed  Prop 16 speaker: Ellen Nash, President, BAPACS San Diego Chapter Source: California Democratic Party Black Caucus

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NY URBAN LEAGUE Appoints New Chief Program Officer Shalima L. McCants has joined the New York Urban League (NYUL) as its newly appointed Chief Program Officer as of September 14, 2020. Ms. McCants joins the senior leadership team after serving as Assistant Department Director for the Children and Youth Department at BronxWorks, and Immediate Past President of the New York Urban League Young Professionals (NYULYP).

As a Licensed Social Worker with non-profit experience in the areas of case management, youth development, community partnerships and higher education, in her new role, Ms. McCants will be responsible for strategic program management and expansion, data–driven planning and decision-making; staff development and coaching; partnership management, and overseeing the membership and volunteer initiatives. Her role also includes supervising NYUL’s Master of Social Work interns and serving as the Advisor to the New York Urban League Young Professionals chapter. Prior to joining the New York Urban League, Shalima was employed for 19 years at BronxWorks, a human service organization and settlement house based in the Bronx, NY. For the past five years, Ms. McCants served as the Assistant Department Director for the Children and Youth Department at where she managed programs serving

youth and young adults 11-24 years old. Her leadership resulted in the expansion of the portfolio, particularly in enhancing services for young adults

Program at the Institute for Nonprofit Practice. Ms McCants is an active member

allowed the chapter to enhance their policies and procedures, increase their partnerships with the New York Urban League, corporations and community partners and develop new initiatives to grow, engage, recognize and support the membership body. Nearly twenty years ago National Urban League CEO & President Hugh Price recognized the need to prepare the next generation of young professionals to take the mantle of leadership of the civil rights movement. His recognition lead to the formation of the Urban League Young Professionals who have dedicated countless volunteer hours and contributed their professional skills to the Urban League Movement. Young Professionals have gone on to take critical roles in affiliates in program, fundraising and as CEOs.

Shalima L. McCants, Chief Program Officer, New York Urban League (NYUL) focused on addressing their educational and employment needs. Ms. McCants holds a Bachelor in Psychology from the College of New Rochelle, Master in Social work from Hunter College School of Social Work, certification for Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI) and has recently been accepted into the inaugural class for the Core Certificate

of the New York Urban League Young Professionals, an auxiliary of the New York Urban League, for the past 7 ½ years where she served, progressively, as the Membership Co-Chair, Membership Chair, Vice President, and was elected President in 2018 and served until June 2020. Her leadership as President

“As the New York Urban League rounds out our Centennial Year strengthening our continued commitment to education, employment, empowerment and advocacy, we are excited to have Shalima join our team,” says New York Urban League President and Chief Executive Officer Arva Rice. “Shalima has proven to be a steward of our movement, and her proven expertise in serving under-resourced communities in New York will, no doubt, further energize our movement.”

J A C K a n d J I L L o f A M E R I C A N a m e s N e w N at i o n a l P r e s i d e n t Kornisha McGill Brown has been elected as the 27th National President of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated. With more than 245 chapters nationwide, representing more than 40,000 family members, Jack and Jill of America is the nation's oldest African American family organization. Founded in 1938, Jack and Jill boasts the specific mission of nurturing future African American leaders. During its 44th National Convention, the organization elected a new National Executive Board. Its members are: National Vice President, Claudia N. Curtis (Mid- Atlantic Region; Durham, North Carolina Chapter); National Treasurer, Nadine J. Gibson (Mid-Western Region; Cincinnati, Ohio Chapter); National Program Director, Shirell A. Gross (Eastern Region; Bergen Passaic, New Jersey Chapter); National Recording Secretary, Robin Rice Hodges (Central Region; St. Clair County, Illinois Chapter); National Corresponding Secretary, Sativa Leach-Bowen (South Central Region; Arlington, TX Chapter); National Editor, Florence Lankford

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(Far West Region; Santa Clarita/ Antelope Valley Chapter, Santa Clarita, CA). Newly-elected National President Brown has served as a member

Chair of Rules and Regulations. In 2015, Brown was recognized as “Chapter President of the Year” by the Southeastern Region during her term as President of the Columbus, GA Chapter.

Kornisha McGill Brown, 27th National President of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

of the organization for more than 13 years, fulfilling roles and responsibilities that include 20172019 Regional Director of the Southeastern Region, 2015-2017 Southeastern Regional Secretary, Regional Nominating Committee member for 2 terms, and Regional

“As mothers, we unite together in Jack and Jill with the primary purpose of seeing our children and all children succeed in every way,” Brown said. “Together, we are committed to ensuring Jack and Jill remains revered and prepared for the future. I am committed

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to keeping our children as a top priority.” A native of Thomaston, GA, Brown resides with her family in Columbus, GA. She is married to Dr. Darius K. Brown, Sr., and they are the very proud parents of two children —Jordan Janay Brown and Darius Brown, Jr. Brown is an educator, servant leader, small business managing partner, and a philanthropist. She is a member of The Links, Incorporated-Columbus, GA Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Spelman College and a Masters of Education Degree in Social Science Education from the University of Georgia. Jack and Jill of America, Inc., is a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2 – 19, dedicated to nurturing future African American leaders by strengthening children through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty.

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COMMENTARY Alfred Street BAPTIST CHURCH

Donates Over $1 Million to Community-Based and National Nonprofits Alfred Street Baptist Church (ASBC) has donated $1,079,287 under their Tithe-theTithe Initiative to 69 community-based and national organizations to support COVID-19 relief and other needs. On Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, ASBC’s pastor, Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, announced in his sermon that 10% of all tithes raised will be donated to the community. “I believe that the black church has the opportunity and the obligation to reach into segments of our community that are always overlooked by government,” he said. “We’re taking 10 percent of everything that is raised every week and donating it to organizations that are on the front lines fighting and dealing with the coronavirus.” The historic Alfred Street Baptist Church, located in Alexandria, Virginia (outside of the nation’s capital) is one of the oldest and largest African American congregations in the United States.“A few years ago we were blessed to be able to donate $1 Million to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. That’s why I’m so grateful to God that Alfred Street Baptist Church can continue to be a blessing to so many people in the community during this pandemic.” continued, Pastor Wesley. Key partners in the initiative include Microsoft and Apple, both of which have provided technology to support distance learning for underserved children. Among the organizations that received funding to support COVID-19 initiatives were Children’s National Hospital ($50,000) for testing of children; Simon Elementary School ($130,000), in a partnership with Microsoft for Go Tablets for every student; Hopkins House Preschool Academy ($27,000) for daycare for essential workers; Unity Health Care ($25,000) for personal protective equipment (PPE), supplies and medicine; Polk Elementary School ($10,000) for iPads for special-needs children to aid distance learning; D.C. Rape Crisis Center ($20,000) for a new database system to help meet emerging and transition needs of providing tele-health services to survivors of sexual violence and emergency

crisis support sessions to survivors of sexual violence; Bright Beginnings ($25,000) for supplies for remote learning; Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington ($4,000) for safe space for childcare for first responders and frontline workers; and Union Baptist Church, Hartford, CT ($15,000) for providing hot community breakfasts. The Tithe-the-Tithe Initiative is helping other churches that have had to close their doors during the pandemic. “There are smaller churches that minister to people in real and relevant ways that don’t have resources [that ASBC has], and during this season of not being able to worship, some of them may struggle financially.... So one of the things that we’re going to do is take some of that 10% and identify a church every week that we’re just going to give a love offering to. And this is because we are not competitors, we are brothers and sisters in the same work … and we want to support you with no strings attached.” The initiative has also funded organizations that support victims of domestic violence, citizens returning from incarceration, and youth in crisis. The following is a partial list of recipients under the Tithe-the-Tithe Initiative as of September 21, 2020:  Children’s National Hospital ($50,000), COVID-19 testing for children.  Simon Elementary School ($130,000), in partnership with Microsoft, Microsoft Go Tablets for every student (267).  Hopkins House Preschool Academy ($27,000), daycare for parents considered essential workers.  Unity Health Care ($25,000), medical supplies, including personal protective equipment, plus COVID-19 testing and medicine for clients, including people in shelters and DC Jail.  LIVE! (Alexandrians Involved Ecumenically) $20,000, groceries for Alexandria community.  DC Central Kitchen ($10,000), groceries, meals to shelters, breakfast and lunch stations to families of students in the free and reduced lunch program.  Martha’s Table ($7,500), groceries.  Salvation Army National Capital Area

($7,500), to Red Shield Box initiative, which provides groceries.  Polk Elementary School ($4,200), 10 iPads to children with special needs.  LaColectiVA ($7,500), groceries and rent support for 30-plus families in Herndon and Arlington that lost labor jobs.  Capital Area Food Bank ($7,500), toward feeding over 18,750 individuals  Fairfax County Domestic and Sexual Violence Services ($15,000), iPhone SIM cards, $25 gift cards.  DC Rape Crisis Center ($20,000), new database system, crisis support sessions, transportation assistance, additional staff to respond to increased hotline calls.  Community Crisis Services, Inc., Prince George's County, MD ($25,000), support for domestic violence and homeless shelters.  Alexandria City Domestic Violence Program ($20,000), rental and other living and medical expenses for affected families.  Bethany House of Northern VA ($20,000), housing, medical, and other assistance.  Union Baptist Church Hartford, CT ($15,000), assistance for food programs, stipends for volunteers.  Good Samaritan Missionary Baptist Church Houston, TX ($10,000), operating costs and community programs.  Epps Christian Center Pensacola, FL ($6,000), large refrigerator and food for community assistance.  Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Emporia, VA ($5,000), to help fund community service programs.  Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW) ($4,000), safe space for childcare for first responders and frontline workers.  Collaborative Solutions for Communities (CSC) ($4,000), housing placements for homeless youth and young adults  Peaches and Sour Cream Children’s Foundation (PSCF) ($4,000), to help defray costs for providing learning materials to keep students on track while schools are closed.  Support the Girls (ISTG) (Chicago Chapter) ($5,000), for personal clothing and supplies for homeless women and other women in need.

 Bright Beginnings ($25,000), supplies for distance learning for homeless children 5 and under.  Capital Youth Empowerment Program ($28,000), social and emotional development programs for black boys and young men ages 12 to 18.  Restoration Praise Ministries ReEntry Program ($10,000), programs for economically disadvantaged youth and adults, especially those affected by an incarcerated loved one.  Friends of the Guest House ($10,000), support for women newly released from incarceration.  Opportunities, Alternatives & Resources (OAR) ($10,000), to assist those involved with the justice system and their families.  Thrive DC Re-Entry Program ($10,000), to aid individuals recently incarcerated and/ or released from jail or prison.  Bridging the Gap ($10,000), to help programs for formerly incarcerated persons, veterans, at-risk youth, substance abusers and the homeless.  United Community Ministries ($10,000), to aid food-distribution efforts in Alexandria.  Bread for the City ($5,000) to help provide food, clothing, social, legal, advocacy, and medical services to DC residents.  Miriam’s Kitchen ($5,000), to help provide food and shelter to individuals and families.  The Good News Community Kitchen ($5,000), for meal and other programs.  Fairfax Central Baptist Sunday School Union ($5,000), to help continue a scholarship program unable to raise funds this year due to the pandemic. Beneficiaries are high school seniors from member churches.

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Alzheimer’s Disease Virtual Symposium Person-Centered Care: Therapeutic Strategies in Dementia Care for Improving Quality of Life and Caregiver Support.

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ENTER TAINMENT 2 CHA I N Z A ND L A L A A N T H O N Y TO H OST "HBCU HOMECOMING 2020: MEET ME ON THE YARD" YouTube Originals today announced that HBCU alumni 2 Chainz and La La Anthony will host "HBCU HOMECOMING 2020: MEET ME ON THE YARD," featuring performances from 2 Chainz, Saweetie, Chloe x Halle, NLE Choppa and Tye Tribbett with FAMU's Marching 100 and Choir, and appearances from Desi Banks and Pretty Vee with additional names to be announced soon. The global livestream premieres Saturday, October 24 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT on YouTube, in addition to BET serving as the exclusive broadcast partner set to air the event at 8pm ET/PT. "HBCU Homecoming 2020: Meet Me On The Yard," produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment and Live Nation Urban, was announced last week as part of a global slate of new and returning projects, focused on racial justice, amplifying Black voices, and elevating Black culture. "We are so excited to be a part of this show. HBCUs are such an important part of our culture and the annual homecoming tradition just can't be stopped. We are honored to partner with YouTube and Live Nation to bring all the excitement of an HBCU Homecoming weekend to a virtual world stage," said Executive Producers Jesse Collins and Dionne Harmon, Jesse Collins Entertainment. Said Shawn Gee, Executive Producer and President of Live Nation Urban, "HBCU Homecomings are an integral slice of black culture. As a college student and young black man I attended quite a few homecomings, as an artist manager my clients have performed at many HBCU homecomings, and as an event producer my company has the pleasure to produce many of these great events for these great institutions. It is my honor to work with YouTube Originals and my friends at Jesse Collins Entertainment to bring this virtual celebration together to celebrate what is a cultural pillar of the black community."

"BET is proud to partner with YouTube Originals to bring the HBCU Homecoming experience to our audience, at a time when culture and connection has never been more important," said BET President Scott Mills. "Second only to Homecoming, the rich history of HBCUs is probably best illustrated through their vast alumni networks, in many powerful positions across fields from medicine to politics and entertainment; with many bringing their talent to contribute to BET's legacy. We have deep personal connections to HBCU culture and we are thrilled to

by Target and American Family Insurance. Today, Google also announced the Grow with Google HBCU Career Readiness Program. Through a $1M investment in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, the new initiative will help Black students at HBCUs prepare to enter the workforce through digital skills training. This builds on the company's longstanding commitment to HBCUs. Since 2013, the Google In Residence program has placed Google software engineers at HBCUs and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) as

exceptional entertainment, learning, and timely content to fans around the world including a second installment of "Bear Witness, Take Action," a conversation aiming to unite and inspire the platform's global community to take action for racial justice; "Resist," a documentary series from Black Lives Matter co-found Patrisse Cullors examining the issues of cash bail, unlawful arrest, over-policing of Black and brown neighborhoods, and mass incarceration; "Onyx Family Dinner," a weekly series gathering the multigenerational Onyx family for open

partner with YouTube in this reimagining of the HBCU Homecoming experience."

faculty. The company also hosts Tech Exchange, a virtual student exchange program that teaches HBCU and HSU students applied computer science courses. Executive Producers of "HBCU Homecoming 2020: Meet Me On The Yard" are Jesse Collins, Shawn Gee, Dionne Harmon, Brandon Pankey and Chris Wagner. The #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund is a $100M fund dedicated to amplifying and developing the voices of Black creators and artists and their stories. Over the next three years, this global fund will be used to acquire and produce YouTube Originals programming, and to directly support Black creators and artists to help them thrive on YouTube. This announcement continues YouTube's commitment to bringing

conversations about life and what's going on in the world over dinner; and "Barbershop Medicine" (working title), which will aim to put the "public" back in Public Health and explore the impact race and socioeconomic status have on healthcare and longevity. Additional YouTube Originals centering on global Black experiences and addressing racial justice include: "Together We Rise" (streaming now on GRM Daily's YouTube Channel), "Trapped: Cash Bail in America" (streaming now), a special episode of "BookTube" featuring Jason Reynolds (premieres October 22), The Outsiders (premieres February 2021), "Glad You Asked" Season 2 (premieres February 2021), and new episodes of the award-winning Kids & Family series Lockdown (new episodes premiere November 19).

With Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the country cancelling their annual Homecomings due to the global pandemic, YouTube will take the momentous celebration virtual. This two-hour livestream will be filled with homecoming traditions to raise funds for the United Negro College Fund who plan to split 50% with Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Expect musical performances, band performances from Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of The South, and FAMU's Marching 100, Step performances, as well as appearances from students, alumni, YouTube creators and inspirational video packages representing the legacy of HBCUs. "HBCU Homecoming 2020: Meet Me On The Yard" is sponsored on YouTube

PJ MORTON ADDED TO THE 2020 BY BLACK CONFERENCE Experience multi-Grammy-Awardwinning singer-songwriter, and producer PJ Morton in the By Black Conference Performance Lounge - Presented by Urban One! Sing along with the New Orleans native known for his unique blend of gospel, soul and R&B in an exclusive in-studio performance following the State of Black Business during the By Black Conference kickoff on October 14! ‘Say So’ featuring JoJo is one of our favorites. We know you have found yourself humming along to it too! Watch

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the official video here and be sure to add this performance to your conference itinerary! The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters has been the voice of Black owned media for over 40 years. Register today and get your front row seat to all the action at the inaugural By Black Virtual Conference produced in partnership with the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. Visit www. byblackconference.com to register and curate your custom conference itinerary!

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YouTube Originals has launched the new documentary, " T rap p e d : C as h Ba i l i n A m e r i ca , " which explores the growing movement to end the inherent economic and racial inequalities of cash bail while highlighting victims impacted by an unjust system, the tireless campaigners fighting for criminal justice reform, and a bail industry lobbying to maintain the status quo. The documentary will be available to stream for free only on the Real Stories YouTube Channel. Every year, millions of American men and women are incarcerated before even being convicted of a crime - all because they can't afford to post bail. How did we get here? "Trapped: Cash Bail in America" shines a light on our deeply flawed criminal justice system and the activists working to reform it.

"Trapped: Cash Bail in America" also gives a face to those who are forgotten behind bars and spotlights the human impact on the individuals stuck in jail before their trial. The harsh repercussions this has on the accused and their families is outlined through the story of a single mother separated from her children for a non-violent felony. With activism starting at a local level, a national conversation is slowly beginning to emerge to combat mass incarceration and free Americans unequally imprisoned.

"Trapped: Cash Bail in America" is produced and written by Chris L. Jenkins and directed and edited by Garrett Hubbard. Nadine Zylstra, Head of the YouTube Originals Learning, Impact and Kids & Families team, and Ian Roth on the Learning and

Impact development team oversee the documentary. Malika Saada Saar serves as Global Head of Human Rights

from the slate includes a documentary series from Patrisse Cullors, co-founder of Black Lives Matter, and a HBCU

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The documentary is part of YouTube's global slate of new and returning projects, dedicated to amplifying Black voices. "Trapped: Cash Bail in America" continues YouTube's longstanding commitment to celebrate a broad and diverse set of perspectives on the platform. Additional projects

T H E AT R I C A L L I V E - S T R E A M C H A M P I O N S I ELECT: POWER EVERY F O U R YEARS premiered as a free livestream on YouTube Live from 7:00-7:30 p.m. The filmed performance by Carey Brianna Hart will remain free online for viewers, leading up to the election and afterwards. The one-act, one-woman electrifying work will be 25 minutes long, and is about the personal power of voting, women's rights, and anti-racism. Written by

through to a revelation of personal power. Alone now, out of work and losing hope because of Covid-19’s chokehold on America, she struggles to breathe through painful memories in front of her camera at home. As a way out of this downward spiral, she decides to record her feelings on a video message to her fellow voters. She decides to give testimony to power. The power of voting.

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The creators encourage viewers to donate to Engage.Miami - building political power by and for young people. In its first five years, Engage.Miami has registered 24,000 voters and increased early voting sites on college campuses. The organization has engaged and educated tens of thousands of young people about the importance of local and national elections, and the impact young voters make - engage.miami/donate. In the film, the character of Bella stands at a precipice - things in America are definitely not “great again.” In what feels like the blink of an eye, we watch her claw her way out of the mess of the past four years and the agony of 2020 as she rings a Buddhist bell. Her bell of truth is a talisman from her deceased husband, and a clarion call to vote.

Bill Spring. Read about the stellar cast and creative team at billspring.net/about.  The link to watch the free live-stream is youtube.com/watch?v=8x8pDnL2fUg.  Watch the trailer at https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=SvAPI163Dyw In the grip of the 2020 pandemic, just days before the presidential election, a woman in Miami recalls her shock four years ago on election night 2016, with renewed feelings of dread about this time around. The recollection of that blistering night as she watched those fateful election results sparks a memory that shatters her nerves - as we witness her working her way

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I Elect: Power Every Four Years is a oneact, one woman show created and written by Bill Spring. The role of Bella is brilliantly performed by Carey Brianna Hart, who delivers a tour de force monologue. Ricky J. Martinez directed the film version of this project. Produced by Jose Lima. The Director of Photography is Dennise Perez. Location assistance provided by Locust Projects. Viewers say they have to step back from their screens - in a good way - when watching this performance. Bella realizes that although the power of the people has been chipped away these past four years, each of us still has the power to elect.

“My mother was jailed in the 1960s for registering individuals to vote,” says Carey Brianna Hart. “So many people have fought, struggled and died to have this right to affect our government - it should not be taken for granted.” Born in Miami, she graduated from the New World School of the Arts. She has a BFA in Theatrical Studies from the Goodman School of Drama at DePaul University in Chicago. She has been a major presence in South Florida theater, including: the African American Performing Arts Community Theatre, AreaStage, GableStage, M Ensemble Theatre Company, Mad Cat New Theatre, Thinking Cap Theatre, the Vinnette Carroll Theatre and the Women’s Theatre Project, among many others. She has worked with the Afro-Academic Cultural Technological & Scientific Olympics, mentoring students in Drama, Playwriting, Oratory and Poetry. Carey has coached numerous students who have Abecome NAACP National ACT-SO Medalists. She is also the author of Dust Tracks, a one woman show of Zora Neale Hurston. “This work is woke! A clear ring of authenticity and activism, for us to get back on point,” says Ricky J. Martinez. The award-winning Director and published playwright has been invited to direct for

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"Trapped: Cash Bail in America" won the Social Impact Award at the A Show For A Change Film Festival and is also opening the (In)Justice For AllFilm Festival on December 10, 2020.

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the Kennedy Center’s American College Theater Festival’s the MFA Playwrights’ Workshop; Stanford University’s National Center for New Plays; James Madison University and the Forbes Center; the Words A-fire festival in New Mexico; and other organizations across the country. His collaborations with playwrights on more than fifty world premiere plays have led to Pulitzer Prize finalists/wins and ATCA’s Steinberg finalists/wins. Awards include the 2016 Margo Jones Award, and the 2016 Remy Pioneer Award. He served as the Artistic Director for Miami’s New Theatre. Nationally, he served on the Executive Committee for the National New Play Network; the Advisory Board of the Latino Theatre Commons; as a panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts; the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation; the National Fund for New Musicals; and San Antonio’s Luminaria Festival. “During these unprecedented times, artists have no choice but to create. That is what we do and artists are critical right now,” says Bill Spring. “There is enormous power in artists working together, offering the viewer a passageway, inspiration, and igniting our collective spirit. It doesn’t take much for evil to come crawling out of the woodwork, but the truth-seeking voice of Bella is not one to be silenced.” Bill Spring is a writer and actor. His work has been featured nationally at various festivals including FUSE: the New York Celebration of Queer Culture at HERE Arts Center, and the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Autobiographical works include Miss Vanilla & the Hustler, The Prehistoric Zip Code of Water, The House, Skin Deep, Dream of the Firemen, and Kmart and Spirituality. Spring has acted in numerous productions, including the play about Anita Bryant’s anti-LGBT crusade, called 1,000 Homosexuals (at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and the Colony Theatre), and in No Music in this House. Born in Atlanta, he received a BA in English with a minor in Theatre Studies at Emory University, and is a classically trained concert pianist.

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Sacha Stewart, Creative Fashionista launches online clothing boutique to share her deep-rooted passion for fashion with the world.

medical field, fashion has always been a part of my life. It’s fun and a creative outlet for me, so the scrubs came off and The Vault by Sacha was born,” said Stewart.

The Vault by Sacha offers a variety of limited edition, rare and eclectic pieces including swimwear, tops, bottoms, and accessories to turn heads and make a statement at your next event.

Today, this Style Pioneer inspires her more than 110,000 Instagram followers daily through her bold and trendy styles.

Stewart’s passion for fashion started as a little girl when she spent hour long trips at the fabric shop with her fashion designer mom and manifested in high school as the President of the fashion club. During Stewart’s college years Sacha went the medical route, and was a Respiratory Therapist for many years. “Although I loved working in the

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For more information please visit www.thevaultbysacha.com and follow The Vault by Sacha. The Vault by Sacha owned by Sacha Stewart, full time Fashion Entrepreneur & Influencer, is an online boutique that specializes in stylish and fierce fashion pieces that make a statement. The store has a great collection of chic and trendy tops, bottoms, dresses, swimwear, accessories, sets, and outerwear.

n u t r a b o l t I n v i g o r at e s L E A D E R S H I P T E A M Nutrabolt, a global leader in sports nutrition, has deepened its talent bench, adding Rajaa Grar as Chief Digital Officer. In order to rapidly scale its consumer base and build an innovative direct-

to-consumer model, Nutrabolt has tapped the award-winning digital global and brand marketing leader to drive the digital transformation of the brand. Dubbed Nutrabolt 2.0, Grar

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will lead the development of a new digital strategy to oversee the digital customer experience, social presence, and e-commerce revenue for the company’s portfolio brands, including C4®, the fastest growing

energy drink in the nation as well as powerhouse leaders, Cellucor® and XTEND®. “Nutrabolt’s brands are all about maximizing human potential and delivering world-class customer

experiences along the way,” shared Nutrabolt Chairman and CEO, Doss Cunningham. “Rajaa is a proven leader and one that we are super excited to have leading Nutrabolt’s digital transformation.” Grar’s extensive marketing background includes 15 years in brand marketing and nine years in digital and direct-to-consumer marketing. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge curated from previous positions at Paula’s Choice Skincare, Amazon, Starbucks, Kellogg and Coors Light. A highly regarded innovator, Grar has a proven track record in delivering strong brand growth, as well as developing and leading top talent. A first-generation immigrant of African descent, Grar holds an MBA from Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management, a bachelor’s degree from McGill University in Marketing and International Business and a Bachelor of Science with a major in Microbiology from the University of Montreal.

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“When the opportunity came to marry my passion for digital marketing with my love for fitness and performance, it was an easy choice,” shared Grar. “By defining and elevating Nutrabolt’s online presence, we can fully tap into our mission to innovate, inspire and make products that maximize human potential accessible to all.” Under Grar’s leadership, Nutrabolt plans to continue growing its digital brand relevance, both domestically and internationally. As the makers of America's bestselling pre-workout brand C4® and the world's #1 BCAA brand XTEND®, Nutrabolt is committed to making fitness accessible to all since 2002. Since its 2011 launch, C4® has become the undisputed pre-workout champ, with over 2 billion servings sold. Today, Nutrabolt makes a full range of clinically studied supplements and on-the-go drinks to maximize performance and dominate life. For more information, visit nutrabolt. com.

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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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HE ALTH C a m pa i g n C e l e b r at e s S h ea M o i s t u r e unveils It Comes

Naturally, a new brand campaign created by a powerhouse team of Black artists and multicultural creatives that conveys the essence of Black women and is an unapologetic portrayal of a shared experience of resilience and creativity. In tandem with the campaign, SheaMoisture also announces our new, unprecedented pledge to commit proceeds from products sold as an investment dedicated to helping realize the dreams of Black women entrepreneurs. Set against both a global social justice movement and a moment of transformative cultural change, It Comes Naturally is a forward-looking celebration of Black identity. Six Black female artists – Monica Ahanonu, Rachelle Baker, Bisa Butler, Alexis Eke, Linda Mawala, and Reyna Noriega – were commissioned to create a distinctive and stirring campaign that brings to life the stories, legacy, and heritage carried by Black women through generations. Portrayed beautifully in rich illustrations, these women are everything their ancestors envisioned, and everything the future needs – naturally. “SheaMoisture was founded as a response to needs in our community, not only for premium products

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celebrating our natural hair, but also institutional and cultural needs,” says SheaMoisture CEO Cara Sabin. “Since day one, SheaMoisture’s mission has been to invest in, support and empower Black women. Today, we’re proud to introduce this campaign, a true labor of love and an uncompromised collaboration with other Black voices and storytellers, as we continue our mission of supporting our community through impact.” Working behind the scenes on every aspect of the campaign was a team of content creators who brought a shared identity and experience to the collaboration, and who also carried an understanding and reverence for the brand’s muse. “This work is a manifestation of how we live our purpose out loud by investing in Black women to create something meaningful for Black women,” says Tracey Jennings, SheaMoisture’s SVP, Marketing and Creative Excellence. “We built a unique hybrid agency team by partnering with BBDO and polycultural marketing firm JOY Collective to realize our vision and lead a dynamic rockstar team of Black and multicultural writers, artists, editors, and music composers. This innovative, cross-agency model has set a new best-in-class standard for representation in the beauty industry, and in the culture at large.”

This Exercise Loses “I don’t have enough time.” That’s one of the top excuses people give for not working out. Well, new research shows that you just need seven minutes a day to start seeing real change in your body. Yes, only seven minutes. That’s less than the time you wait in line for your Starbucks. Researchers took nearly 30 adults (who did not exercise regularly) and split them into two groups. Half of the subjects completed a fitness program, while the remaining half didn’t work out at all. All of the participants maintained their regular

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“Partnering with SheaMoisture to create this visual story was a passion point for our team. With that came the immense privilege of creating the kind of representation that Black women, like me, want to see in our media and in business leaders in our communities. We took our dreams and made them reality,” says SVP, Senior Director Khari N. Mpagazehe of BBDO NY. “As a Black and women-owned creative firm grounded in cultural understanding,

we are honored to be a part of this purpose-led work to support one of our most cherished brands, SheaMoisture. We take pride in the opportunity to showcase the brilliance of our community through beautiful artistry of Black women, by Black women,” says Kelli Richardson Lawson, CEO, JOY Collective. Coinciding with the campaign is SheaMoisture’s groundbreaking pledge to dedicate proceeds from every single purchase as direct investments

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diets. The fitness group participated in a seven-minute training session every day for six weeks, performing bodyweight exercises such as jumping jacks, crunches, push-ups, and squats; between each exercise, the participants rested for 10 seconds. The final data revealed that just seven minutes of training a day can do wonders for the body, specifically your mid-section. In fact, those who participated in the training sessions lost around 4 pounds of fat and shed about an inch of belly fat around their waists. Their

body fat dropped by an average of 2.1 percent, too. The researchers say that resistance exercises can boost your lean body mass while simultaneously burning fat. There’s just one catch, these exercises are more likely to work for those who don’t already hit the gym regularly. In order to see progress, you’ll have to increase the intensity of your workouts as time goes on. Otherwise, this form of light, brief exercise could eventually cause you to reach a plateau. Here’s how to start off for the first 30 days: Ju m p in g jac ks Do jumping jacks for 2 minutes. (rest for 10 seconds) S id e lu n g e Step right leg out to side and bend knee to 90 degrees, reaching hands down on either side of right foot. Push off right foot to return to standing with right foot directly in front of left foot, arms sweeping up with palms facing in. Repeat on left side with left foot stepping behind right as you return to center; that’s 1 rep. Do 24 reps (roughly one minute) then switch lead legs and repeat. (rest for 10 seconds) Flu t t er K ic ks Lie faceup with legs extended, toes pointed, and hands tucked

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MINUTES underneath glutes to support lower back. Lift both legs off the floor a few inches and alternately kick legs up and down. (rest for 10 seconds) Pl ank Lie facedown on the floor with feet together and forearms on the ground. Draw abs in and tighten glutes. Then, lift entire body off the ground until it forms a straight line from head to toe, resting on forearms and toes. Hold. Slowly return body to the ground, keeping chin tucked and back flat. (rest for 10 seconds) H el i c op ter s Lie faceup with knees bent and feet flat on the floor, arms extended out to sides, palms down. Contract core, take a deep breath in, and draw knees into chest. Exhale, pressing lower back into floor as you extend feet toward the ceiling. (Upper torso and lower body will form a 90-degree angle with feet pressed together.) Keep core contracted, flex toes toward the floor, and begin circling legs clockwise, keeping legs fully extended and hips resting firmly on the floor. You can create more of a challenge by flipping palms up to face the ceiling. This will decrease stability while increasing core activity.

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END NO TE S Newly Released Memoir Follows Journey of CELEBRITY ASSISTANT Former celebrity assistant turned entertainment strategist Darius Bradley has transitioned into an author with the announcement of his upcoming memoir “No Damn Excuses: The Survival of a Celebrity Assistant” which is set to release this fall. “No Damn Excuse” provides readers with an insider account of the private world of the celebrity assistant, through the lens of Bradley, while aiding celebrities that include Rotimi (STARZ “Power”), Saycon Sengbloh (“Respect”) and Gbenga Akinnagbe (HBO’s “The Duece”). The author takes readers on a journey from his upbringing in the small town of South Bend, Indiana to his days in New York City working at radio stations, record labels, booking agencies and alongside celebrities. “‘No Damn Excuse’ tells a story of a young man uprooting his life in Indiana at the young age of 20. Leaving behind a $5,000 tennis

industry. Bradley gives readers an insider look into the entertainment industry while discussing how he navigates through unexpected challenges, emotions, backstabbing, heartbreak, and more, while standing by the side of some of the most recognizable names in entertainment.

scholarship and moving to New Jersey to attend the New Jersey Institute of Technology,” Bradley said. “The story continued from this point on." A true memoir, “No Damn Excuse” doesn’t simply highlight stories of celebrity interactions but also the hardships that Bradley went through while employed as an assistant. His journey navigates through unexpected challenges, emotions, backstabbing, heartbreak, and more. And while there are certainly some dynamic lows, Bradley also shares the highs for his pursuit of happiness and professional satisfaction. “The survival of a celebrity assistant holds many definitions for me. For seventeen months I slept on two separate couches to pursue my dreams of becoming a full-time road manager. I continued the journey despite the constant roadblocks and detours put in my way. Being someone's personal assistant takes discipline because

you are deciding to live another person's life for an extended amount of years," Bradley said. A memoir by author Darius Bradley, “No Damn Excuse” chronicles his experiences as a former celebrity assistant and a professional in the entertainment

A native of Chicago, IL, Darius Bradley is known as a professional celebrity assistant who has over 10 years of experience in entertainment. His first experiences in entertainment were through internships at New York’s Hot 97 radio station, Atlantic Records and Warner Brothers Records. He later went on to become a road manager on BET Music Matters Mini Tour, Hot 97 Summer Jam 2016, Shaggfest Festival, and 02 Arena London. Bradley also worked on production for events such as the Trumpet Awards and DTLR Unleashed Fashion Show, and appeared on the first season of TV One’s “Hustle and Soul.”

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