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N AT ION AL NEW LEADERSHIP Impacts Black Children It’s a New Day at NBCDI! In support of its 50th Anniversary’s #50Forward strategy, the National Black Child Development Institute, Inc. (NBCDI) today announced Dr. Leah Austin as its new President & CEO. After a national search, Dr. Austin will join NBCDI on August 2. Dr. Austin’s two-plus decades of experience in education, philanthropy and social justice advocacy will guide the implementation of the #50Forward initiative – NBCDI’s strategic platform created to build momentum and chart the course for the next 50 years of impact on the lives of Black children and families.

“The dynamics of life have changed drastically in one year as a result of the pandemic, and our Black communities -especially our children -- have experienced cumulative trauma, loss of loved ones, hunger and social isolation from quarantine and virtual learning,” said Board Chairman T. Anthony Waller. “As we support our communities’ recovery, Leah is a heavy-hitter in education and policy who will lead the fight to change outdated systems that perpetuate disadvantages.”

No stranger to NBCDI, Leah served as an intern under NBCDI’s founder Ms. Evelyn Moore, and as one of its Policy Fellows. Most recently, she worked at The Schott Foundation for Public Education, supporting education justice organizing, and has also worked at the United Way of Greater Atlanta and the Annie E. Casey Foundation, among other organizations and educational institutions. Dr. Austin’s immediate focus will be to align NBCDI’s strategic vision against the unique needs of Black families today; and to expand and deepen the organization’s influence and footprint.

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“NBCDI’s mission ‘to improve and advance the quality of life for Black children and families through education and advocacy’ is as relevant today as it was in 1970 when the organization was established,” said Dr. Austin. “I’m honored and excited about this very timely opportunity to shape how this great organization serves our communities in this new day.”

During 2021, NBCDI is celebrating its 50th anniversary, which was delayed due to the pandemic. A new cohort of NBCDI Policy Fellows, revamped programs, and a stronger brand presence are key initiatives underway at the organization. To learn more about NBCDI, donate, or become an affiliate, visit www.NBCDI.org or @NBCDI on social media.

 ABOUT THE NATIONAL BLACK CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE, INC. Established in 1970, the National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) is a national nonprofit organization with a mission “to improve and advance the quality of life for Black children and families through education and advocacy.”

With our National Affiliate Network, we develop and deliver strengths-based, culturally relevant, evidence-based, and trauma-informed curricula and programs focused on health and wellness, family engagement, and early literacy. We also support increased access to effective education by providing professional development scholarships to early childhood educators. NBCDI, our National Affiliate Network, and our members advocate for and inform education policies at the federal, state, and local levels to support equitable systems for Black children and families across the country.

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S p e c i a l S a l u t e To O LY M P I C AT H L E T E S

The NAACP announces a new campaign calling for Student Debt Cancellation. The campaign, entitled, "#MeMinusStudentDebt," addresses the fact that across all racial groups, Black borrowers hold the most student loan debt despite also being consistently underserved by postsecondary institutions.

JESSE OWENS, a black athlete from the United States, was the star of the 1936 Olympic Games.

"We're calling on our elected officials to cancel federal student loan debt to help eradicate the disproportionate impact on Black borrowers and their families," said Wisdom Cole, Interim Youth and College Director. "The economic burden on millions across this country will have detrimental consequences for our economy as a whole."

boosting discretionary income, fuel upward mobility in the Black community, and equitable efforts to close the racial wealth gap.

The campaign will draw awareness to the key goals in policy advancement, the first being cancellation of $50,000 in debt per person. Canceling $50,000 in student debt would provide Black borrowers with opportunities to pursue homeownership, develop economy-

Throughout the campaign, the NAACP will activate its network across the country to lobby and advocate on the issues surrounding student debt cancellation. To learn more about the #MeMinusStudentDebt campaign, visit NAACP.org.

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WILMA RUDOLPH was an American sprinter, who became a world-recordholding Olympic champion and international sports icon in track and field following her successes in the 1956 and 1960 Olympic Games.

USAIN BOLT, is a Jamaican retired sprinter, widely considered to be the greatest sprinter of all time. He is a world record holder in the 100 meters, 200 meters and 4 × 100 meters relay.

An eight-time Olympic gold medalist, Bolt is the only sprinter to win Olympic 100m and 200m titles at three

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consecutive Olympics (2008, 2012 and 2016).

As the 2020 Olympics continues, we stand in awe of determination from these talented athletes who have exceptional stories to tell of how they beat the odds to get to where they are today. The 2020 Olympics, played in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been even more remarkable and triumphant with the determination to perform without a crowd - a first in the history of the Olympics.

Yet, as we all know, these athletes have and will continue to rise above it all, and shine. We salute you all and thank you for your commitment to this nation.

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N AT I O N A L B L A C K B U S I N E S S M O N T H

Entrepreneurship can be a tough road, but with passion and perseverance, it can lead you on a successful journey.

Former President Barack Obama once said “If you’re walking down the right path and you’re willing to keep walking, eventually you’ll make progress.” Media Mogul Oprah Winfrey said that "You have to know what sparks the light in you so that you, in your own way, can illuminate the world."

These quotes ring true and will hopefully ignite a new spark into aspiring entrepreneurs. This month is National Black Business Month, the perfect time to recognize Black-owned

percentage of any minority group.

Black PR Wire salutes black-owned businesses across the country and encourages you to continue to dream big and pass it forward. Vice President Kamala Harris said it best: “If you are fortunate to have opportunity, it is your duty to make sure other people have those opportunities as well.”

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businesses across the country and to highlight their important role in the community, as well as to the national economy.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau,

Blacks/African Americans owned approximately 124,551 businesses, with about 28.5% (35,547) of these businesses in the Health Care and Social Assistance sector, the highest

Our call to action is to continue to support and encourage Black-owned businesses in our communities this month and every month. By simply patronizing black businesses, we can help them to grow, thrive and reach new heights.

MINORITY LEADER ABRAHAMS Announces Launch Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D – Freeport) and his colleagues in the Minority Caucus are pleased to report that the opening phases of the Nassau and Suffolk County Disparity Study they advocated for are underway.

The study will assess levels of minority and woman-owned (MWBE) and servicedisabled veteran-owned business enterprise (SDVOB) participation in County contracting and evaluate the effectiveness of policies to ensure equal access and robust participation.

Contractual services for the approved 2021 budget consist of approximately $272 million in County spending.

Contractor Mason Tillman Associates held two virtual business community meetings on Tuesday, June 29 to discuss the methodology of the study.

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Minority Leader Abrahams and his colleagues in the caucus have been pushing for this disparity study since its inclusion in the County’s 2016 capital plan and gained funding for the Nassau portion of the study in the spring of 2019. A report is expected in by the first quarter of 2022.

“As a matter of fairness and equity, it is essential for our more than quarterbillion dollar procurement process to more accurately reflect the diversity that makes Nassau County and its business community so vibrant,” Minority Leader Abrahams said. “By embarking upon this study, Nassau County has taken an important step toward ensuring that minority, woman-owned, and disabled veteran-owned business enterprises are competing for contracts a level playing field.”

B L A C K C A U C U S A N N O U N C E 2 0 2 1 L I T E R A RY AWA R D S

The Black Caucus of the American Library Association, Inc. (BCALA) and BiblioLabs announce the winners of the 2021 Book Award.

Following the model of the current BCALA Literary Awards, the award honors the best books/ EBooks in fiction and poetry by an African American author in the

U.S. This is the sixth time BCALA and BiblioLabs have given this innovative award. The recipients will receive their awards during the National Conference of African American Librarians in 2021.  FIC T I O N The fiction category winner

is Beyond Bourbon Street by Nikesha Elise Williams (NEW Reads Publications).

Williams tells a story about a husband and wife Bombei and Graigh living down in New Orleans.

She eloquently reveals their struggles with life and marriage years after the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Pregnant and battling with some familial traumas, Graigh can’t seem to let go of what is weighing her down and preventing her from being fulfilled.

Nikesha is a two-time Emmy Award winning producer. She produces and hosts the podcast, Black & Published, and works full time as a writer and writing coach. She lives in Jacksonville, Florida with her family.  P O E T RY The poetry category winner is Living, Loving, Letting Go (Namhar Publishing) by Rahman Johnson.

The beautiful poems highlight the

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different paths in life that one may face. Johnson inspirationally reveals moments of his life journey of selfreflection through the language of poetry. His amazing tributes to cherished loved ones provides a loving insight to readers who seek love, healing and life happiness.

Rahman Johnson currently serves as a professor of Journalism and Communications at Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, FL. Members of the BCALA EBook Literary Awards Jury are: Tiffany A. Duck (Chair), Suffolk Public Library; Dana Evans, Hampton University; Annie Payton, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University; Stacy Williams, University of Southern California; Stacy Brooks, Detroit Public Library, Eddie Hughes, Southern University; Brenda Spencer Robertson, University of North Texas at Dallas Student Center.

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COMMENTARY

how will we close t he ac hievement…?

While student suspensions have decreased slightly in recent years, there still are too many kids losing valuable school days, especially students of color who are suspended at much higher rates. 1. Studies show that students in schools with higher suspension rates experience negative short- and long-term impacts on their education and

2. With the instructional loss students have suffered due to COVID-19, educators should make suspension a last resort when disciplining students.

“It’s time to stop treating symptoms of trauma as disciplinary cases,” said Caprice Young, national superintendent serving Learn4Life, a network of 80+ charter high schools that

2019-20 school year. Even though the Learn4Life student population mostly comprises at-risk youths, only 49 out of 29,0524 were suspended in the same school year.

are more likely to be arrested and incarcerated as adults.

focuses on at-risk students and former dropouts. “We have a very low suspension rate of just 0.2 percent in our California schools for the 2019-20 school year.

Compare that with the suspension rate of 2.5 percent reported by California schools, and 4.2 percent

by Dashboard Alternative School Status (DASS) schools that serve high-risk students.”

justice discipline approach, which fosters belonging over exclusion, social engagement over control and meaningful accountability over punishment. Our staff teaches students life skills like conflict resolution, anger control and resiliency.”

A recent report by the UCLA Civil Rights Project raises the question of how we will close the achievement gap if we don’t close the discipline gap. Black students lost 103 days per 100 students enrolled, compared to only 21 days their white peers lost due to out-of-school suspensions. In addition, test scores for Black and Latino students in California are not improving at the same rates as for white students.

While the percentages sound small, Young said other schools in the state enforced 233,7533 suspensions during the

“Instead of suspending students, let’s work to understand their challenges,” Young said. “We see behavior problems as cries for help and handle them with a restorative

Learn4Life incorporates restorative justice which based on respect, responsibility, relationshipbuilding and relationship-repairing.

The schools use mediation and consensus rather than punishment, allowing students to

take responsibility for their actions, understand the consequences and have an opportunity to redeem themselves.

For more information about Learn4Life and its education model that includes personalized learning, one-on-one attention, a trauma-informed approach and wraparound services, visit www.

Learn4Life.org.

Learn4Life is a network of nonprofit public schools that provides students personalized learning, career training and life skills. Each school is locally controlled, tuition free and gives students the flexibility and oneon-one attention they need to succeed. Serving more than 47,000 students – including fulltime and intersession students – we help them prepare for a future beyond high school. For more information, please visit www. learn4life.org.

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Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today launched a new initiative called Stand for H.E.R. – a Health Equity Revolution, a bold new effort to decrease the gap in breast cancer mortality between Black and white women, beginning in the 10 U.S. metropolitan areas where the gaps are the greatest. In conjunction with the launch of the new initiative, Komen unveiled a series of new reports outlining in alarming detail the underlying causes of inequities Black women face across the breast cancer care continuum in each of these 10 metro areas, where the mortality gap reaches as high as 74 percent.

“For years people have talked about the disparities and suggested we just need to get more Black women screened. Yet in most cases, Black women are getting screened at higher rates than white women, and they are still dying more often,” said Paula Schneider, Komen’s President and CEO. “The disparity is not a simple matter of access to screening – it’s a perfect storm of issues that have been brewing for a long time and span across every aspect of the health care system and society at large. Black women are dying more than white women because all our systems have failed them, and continue to fail them, at every step in their breast cancer journey. Good news is there are solutions to elevate substandard care, the availability and affordability of diagnostics and follow up care, address unfair public policies, insurance practices and implicit bias and racism she encounters daily. It will take all of us working together to create a health equity revolution, delivering the changes needed to save lives, and Stand for H.E.R.” To help Komen formulate an effective plan of action to address the disparities, the organization sought to truly understand Black women’s lived experiences of racism and bias and the many barriers they face in each of these focus areas. The result of that multiyear analysis is a new series of reports, entitled “Closing the Breast Cancer Gap: A Roadmap to Save the Lives of Black Women in America.” It found that Black women experience higher rates of death from breast cancer due to a combination of factors, including biologic factors such as the

aggressive nature of certain breast cancers that are more prevalent in Black women.

However, Black women also face barriers to early diagnosis, often receive substandard care, and experience discrimination and the consequences of systemic racism. This experience of racism, bias and barriers in the health care setting is felt by Black women across the country, despite their income, education or insurance status.

While the analysis sought to understand the unique drivers of disparities in each of the 10 metro areas – which include Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston, TX, Los Angeles, CA, Memphis, TN, Philadelphia, PA, St. Louis, MO, Tidewater, VA, and Washington, DC – it identified several trends that exist to varying degrees in each area. According to the report:  Providers, and Black women in focus groups all noted how important the doctorpatient relationship can be to supporting women’s successful management of breast cancer across the continuum of care. Yet Black women often feel ignored or met with disapproval by heath care providers and others in the health care system. Some relayed experiences of harsh, uncompassionate and unnecessarily painful treatment at the hands of their health care providers.  Health care providers often do not grasp the barriers some Black women face, including lack of access to healthy foods and

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economic insecurity.  The quality of health care is segregated, with National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Centers and major academic institutions located in predominately white neighborhoods, while Black communities are often supported by community clinics that often do not meet quality standards of care.  Many health care facilities that provide quality care do not take patients who are on Medicaid, Medicare or other lowercost health exchange plans. Black women who are on these plans often feel they are discriminated against even when the hospital accepts that insurance.  The cost of transportation and the time commitment burden of having to travel for care are significant barriers to care for many women, particularly for those who are lowincome. Many cannot afford to travel to highquality care locations and/or are concerned about losing their job if they take time off for appointments.  There are barriers plaguing access to genetic counseling and testing services in the Black community, which are valuable for those with a family health history of cancers to determine whether or not genetic mutations known to cause increased risk for breast and other cancers (such as mutations in BRCA1/BRCA2 genes) are present.

In addition to detailing the problems, the report recommends strategies that focus on community and systems level change and specific investments, such as culturally competent patient navigators, to overcome the systematic barriers that have been so fundamental in creating the broad disparities that Black women continue to face today.

“Health equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. Achieving health equity in breast cancer is going to take all of us working together to move beyond the status quo, build trust and overcome generations of systemic racism and implicit bias that prevent Black women from getting the care they need to survive,” said Dr. Kim Johnson, Senior Director of Komen’s Stand for H.E.R. initiative. “Komen is committed to doing our part, but we cannot do it alone. It is critical that every sector robustly addresses breast

CAN’T SWIM? TOP REASONS YOU NEED Why on earth should you bother to learn to swim at your age?

Because swimming is one of the best, low-impact ways to get your whole body into gear. It works practically all of the muscles in the body and can develop strength, cardiovascular fitness and endurance.

In addition, this healthy activity can be practiced for a lifetime, as it is a great form of fitness for all ages.

So what exactly are the benefits of swimming? Here’s why: 1. Easy on the Body Swimming is a good fitness choice for just about everyone, especially those who have physical limitations or who find other forms of exercise painful. It is a good, whole-body exercise that has low impact for people with arthritis, musculoskeletal, or weight limitations.

2. Increased Muscle Tone & Strength Swimming recruits all the major muscle groups, including the shoulders, back, abdominals, legs, hips, and glutes. And because water affords 12 times the resistance as air in every direction, it helps to build strength.

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Here’s a quick exercise you can do to bring your sexy back: The Back Wall Glide – this exercise helps to activate the muscles in your core and lower body.  Hold onto the pool ledge, tuck your knees into your chest, and press your feet into the wall.  Push off from the wall and float on your back as far as you can.  Draw your knees into your chest, press your feet down to the bottom of the pool, and run back to the wall.  Continue this exercise for 5-10 minutes.

3. Asthma Friendly Swimming is also desirable for people with exercise-induced asthma, as the warm, humid air [around the pool] causes less irritation to the airways. Swimming also helps strengthen your lung and over time improves your lung capacity and function.

4. Strengthens Your Heart In addition to toning visible muscles like pectorals, triceps and quads, swimming also helps improve the most important muscle in our bodies: the heart.

Because swimming is an aerobic exercise, it serves to strengthen the heart, not only

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helping it to become larger, but making it more efficient in pumping — which leads to better blood flow throughout your body.

HOW TO GET STARTED: Whether you are 10 years old or approaching 80, learning how to swim can be an intimidating endeavor–especially if you never learned. Despite its daunting qualities, swimming is an important skill that is worth the effort to learn.

If you’re ready to get started and learn to swim, experts recommend getting a swim coach or joining a masters swimming group in your area. Don’t be intimidated by the name; ‘masters’ just means over age 20.

Masters swimming accommodates all levels, from beginners to advanced, and you don’t have to want to compete to join.

This type of group supports recreational swimming for fitness and is a great way to learn technique — which is everything in swimming. Masters swimming accommodates all levels, from beginners to advanced, and you don’t have to want to compete to join. This type of group supports recreational swimming for fitness, and is a great way to learn technique — which is everything in swimming.

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health inequities that plague Black women.

Creating large-scale impactful change relies on the commitment of all stakeholders to move beyond the status quo and work collectively to solve this problem. We must align our efforts to achieve results and create measurable improvements.”

Through Stand for H.E.R., Komen is implementing several concrete actions to improve health care quality and overcome barriers. For example, earlier this year Komen announced a partnership with the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s Quality Oncology Practice Initiative to improve the quality of breast cancer treatment at specific health care facilities in the targeted communities. In addition, through existing programs and services that will launch in the target areas in the coming months, Komen will:  Connect patients to care through Komen-trained, culturally competent patient navigators who understand the barriers, know how to navigate the health care system and know where to get care and support for individuals in their community.  Provide emotional support through Komen’s Breast Care Helpline.  Address financial needs through Komen’s Treatment Assistance Program.  Develop culturally competent education about family health history, its role in breast cancer risk, and the benefits of genetic counseling and testing for Black families in making health care decisions.

Komen will also help lead a national dialogue and engage cross-sector leaders in health care, public policy, research and the public sector in a discussion about these recommendations and actionable strategies to improve health care systems and address social determinants of health and other drivers of breast cancer inequities impacting Black women.

Stand for H.E.R. – a Health Equity Revolution, and the reports on which it is based, are made possible thanks to the funding of Robert Smith and the Fund II Foundation. Learn more about Stand for H.E.R. and to read the Closing the Gap reports, visit https://www.komen.org/aboutkomen/our-impact/breast-cancer/healthequities-initiative/.

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Getting the rhythm of the strokes and the breath can be overwhelming at first. Coaches break it down and take you there slowly, practicing one part at a time.

GRADUAL LEARNING: For those afraid of the water or simply nervous about the process and what it takes to learn to swim, know that it is okay to take things slowly. Begin by literally getting your feet wet and gradually increase the amount of your body put into the water. Allow yourself eventually to stand in the water completely and away from the edge of the pool. To calm your nerves, stay in the shallow part of a pool until you feel comfortable in the water.

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BUSINE S S P OW E R F U L “ S H A R PTO N ” A D P R O M OT E S D I V E R S I T Y Citizens for a Pro-Business Delaware (CPBD) released a new TV advertisement featuring legendary Civil Rights Activist Rev. Al Sharpton demanding diverse courts to deliver justice for Delaware’s communities of color. Sharpton contrasts President Joe Biden’s commitment to appointing people of color to the federal judiciary with the failure of Delaware’s leaders, including Governor John Carney, to prioritize diversity.

Said Reverend Al Sharpton, “We’ve been fighting for years to put Black people on Delaware’s courts, but the Chancery Court is still all white. I commend President Biden for putting court diversity front and center on the national stage, but his home state of Delaware continues to lag behind and its leaders - including its judicial diversity task force - have repeatedly refused to meet with me. I’m proud to lend my voice to this crucial fight and activate Delaware residents to demand that their leaders act now to put Black people on the state’s top courts.”

CPBD has placed an initial threeweek, $550,000+ TV advertising buy to run the ad on broadcast and cable television throughout Delaware and in Washington, D.C.. Additional ad buys will follow.

The ad will complement $50,000+

print, digital, and social media buys targeting Delawareans to build awareness of the issue, and urge the state’s residents to make their voices heard by demanding Governor Carney prioritize judicial diversity. CPBD has

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already executed public awareness and door-knocking campaigns that have recruited thousands of Delaware residents to email their elected officials to appoint people of color to the courts.

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Delaware Campaign Manager Chris Coffey, “Reverend Al Sharpton is a towering figure in the American civil rights movement. It’s an outrage that

Delaware’s leaders have failed to meet with him and local activists like Pastor Blaine Hackett to hear their insights on making Delaware’s courts work for communities of color, while President Biden has repeatedly met with Sharpton and taken tangible steps to diversify the federal courts.

“We’re proud to amplify Reverend Sharpton’s voice as we continue this fight - and it is a fight. We have witnessed thousands of Delaware residents respond to our calls for action and demand real change - but the lack of concrete action from Delaware’s

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leaders has been disheartening. We won’t stop until Delaware’s leaders heed the calls of the thousands of Delawareans who are demanding diverse courts now.”

CPBD will once again offer a platform for Delaware residents to urge Governor Carney to commit to diversifying Delaware’s courts.

The full script of the ad, voiced by Reverend Sharpton, is below: Look closely. Does anything jump out?

We’ve been fighting for years - in the streets, in our communities - to put Black people on Delaware’s courts.

But the Chancery Court is still all white.

When I talked to President Biden, he told me he would put court diversity front and center on the national stage and he has.

But in Biden’s home state of Delaware, leaders talk about diversity, while nothing actually changes.

I've offered to meet with the government, and state leaders, over and over with no success.

Even the state’s judicial diversity taskforce refuses to meet with me.

Because in Delaware, who you know still matters more than what you bring to the table.

So I’m bringing my message to you, the people: no more talking, we need action. We need diverse courts now.

ENTREPRENEUR RELEASES AUTOBIOGRAPHY – EDITION II KIMBERLY MICHELLE CLOUD is a name that you don't ever want to forget.

Despite challenges and obstacles, she has faced, Cloud makes sure to uplift others on her way to the top of the industry.

Kimberly Cloud is an entrepreneur, author, businesswoman and mother of three with exceptional determination, will power, and perseverance. Born into poverty, Kimberly had to find her own way to success. Her business-orientated mindset is what set her on the right path. Her journey was not the easiest, but she continues to push forward every day, creating new ideas and encouraging others with her story.

An entrepreneur at heart, Mrs. Cloud is most proud of an invention that she has in the works. The idea for this invention stuck her while watching Shark Tank.

Although the details of the product have not been revealed as of yet, she has procured enough capital to move forward with its production. Ms. Cloud also has a second autobiography in the making – which she plans to release on her 40th birthday.

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Life of a Cloud: A Short Story by Kimberly Cloud, is Kimberly Cloud’s autobiography. She recounts the barriers she has faced in her life including an impoverished upbringing, her battle with addiction, and her fight

to stay positive. Life of a Cloud: A Short Story by Kimberly Cloud is a must read for those who feel they have lost their way and are looking for inspiration.

Kimberly Cloud has been featured in over thirty magazines including Kivo Daily, Disrupt and Fortune Magazine to name a few. You can also find Kimberly Cloud for the third time on the Public Podcast Business Network. Kimberly is also an Executive Contributor for Brainz Magazine, where you can find more of her written works. As Kimberly continues in to make a name for herself, she wants help others along the way.

Kimberly wants to create sustainable, profitable jobs for otherwise low-income individuals.

BUSINESS PROFILE: MAHISHA DELLINGER Mahisha Dellinger, Founder and CEO of Curls Beaty Brands embodies the spirit of the American Dream. Born in Sacramento, California to a single mother, Mahisha had the odds stacked against her. Despite her obstacles Mahisha never waivered in her goals.

After receiving her degree in Business Administration and Marketing Mahisha started her career as a Marketing Manger at Intel Corporation. It was at Intel where she decided to take control of her life and pursue of her passion of creating eco-friendly products for natural, curly hair.

Mahisha Launched CURLS Beauty Brand in 2002, putting her ahead of the curve and

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at the forefront of the recent natural hair revival – which peaked around 2013. Her entry into mass retailers was due to demand, that she single-handedly built herself.

Today you can find CURLS natural hair care collection in retail stores across the nation and internationally.

Mahisha does not keep all her marketing secrets to herself, but uses her knowledge and experience to uplift and educate Black women everywhere. Mahisha offers training through her business conferences "Black Girls Making Millions” and informs women business owners through her show “Mind your Business with Mahisha Dellinger” on the OWN Network.

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NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM Celebrates 30-YEAR MILESTONE Thirty years ago, the National Civil Rights Museum became the first museum of its kind to chronicle the American civil rights history in America when it opened to the public July 4, 1991.

The museum will celebrate the landmark year with a special Freedom Award event, a community celebration and an exhibition in which the public can participate. The 30th anniversary occasion continues the tradition of telling the story of everyday people who helped to make this nation great and highlights those whose stories are intertwined with the museum’s existence.

This year marks the 30th celebration of the Freedom Award, a ceremony that honors individuals who have made significant contributions to civil and human rights in America and abroad.

The Freedom Award is on October 14 and will feature a hybrid format with the live show and audience on site and virtual attendees engaging globally.

Since 1991 the museum has honored 96 individuals or organizations. Due to the pandemic, last year’s virtual Freedom Award was the first time the museum did not present honorees. This year’s honorees will be announced in the coming weeks.

On September 25, the museum will host its 30th Anniversary Community

Celebration as way to recommit and again thank the community. In the 1980s, it was a community of people that birthed the idea of a museum through a fundraising campaign launched by the Lorraine Civil Rights Foundation (formerly the Martin Luther King Memorial Foundation).

The museum would not exist without the support of Memphians who fought to save the Lorraine Motel and turned the sacred place into a world renown museum. To make this celebration even more special, admission is free on September 25, thanks to FedEx. The museum has seen tremendous growth since 1991 with key milestones in its institutional history. In 2002 it acquired the infamous boarding house to expand its exhibitions including the state’s prosecutorial evidence against James Earl Ray who was convicted as King’s assassin. The National Civil Rights Museum completed a $28 million renovation of its Lorraine exhibits in 2014 with interactives and enhancements that create a more powerful, transformative experience to immerse its visitors. In 2008 and 2018, the museum hosted thousands of visitors for the 40th and 50th anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination during which it was the epicenter for the global commemoration. Through its programs and events, it continues

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to position King’s perpetual question, “Where do we go from here?”

Today, the museum’s exhibitions include stories of not only famous civil rights heroes, but it also highlights the everyday men, women and children who made the Movement possible.

The museum invites the public to share their stories connected to the museum’s transformation from a site of tragedy to one of triumph, through all its growth periods as a site of conscience and a safe space for difficult dialogue.

Through this year, the museum will share a social media campaign on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and

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The New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) is expanding its Dental Demonstration Project (DDP) program to the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, a move made possible by support from Democratic State Senator Timothy Kennedy of Buffalo.

Additionally, the CDHCs will work to rebuild the participation of the community partners lost during the pandemic.”

The DDP strives to close the gap on unmet dental needs and link families to resources in their local community. The Columbia University College of Dental Medicine is a primary provider of vital oral health care services to underserved patient populations in New York City neighborhoods.

The DDP is a state-funded initiative that was launched by NYSDA in 2015 to benefit underserved communities across New York State. Its primary mission is to match underserved patients with “dental homes” in their communities. The program aims to increase access to dental care, home health utilization and oral health literacy, and decrease the use of emergency departments for dentalfocused problems.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the DDP hosted events for people of all ages that highlighted the importance of disease prevention and the benefits of following good dental hygiene and regular dental care. These events evolved into collaborations with Community Dental Health Coordinators (CDHCs) and moved to a telehealth model. That new workforce has been instrumental in connecting families to dental services, oral health education, telehealth dental assessments, and appointments for oral care and followup.

“Our work with Columbia University

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Twitter for visitors, leaders, former employees and stakeholders to submit photos or video posts with their favorite museum memory using the hashtag #MyNCRMStory. Submissions are also accepted at the museum’s website.

The museum will also highlight its transformations in a 30th Anniversary exhibition opening this fall. The public is invited to donate or loan photos, artifacts, news clippings, documents, textiles or other items that feature key people and events in the museum’s life.

The museum’s collection department is accepting donation inquiries via its website until August 15.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with the New York State Dental Association on this innovative program,” said Biana Roykh, DDS, MPH, Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine.

“We look forward to replicating the success of the community dental health care model right here in Washington Heights, where the need is so great.

The Community Dental Healthcare Coordinators will strengthen our longstanding connections with our tremendous community partners, support our excellent providers in delivering service to our patients and enable real progress in our ongoing commitment to health equity.”

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will expand the successful outreach initiatives we’ve implemented in other regions of the state, like Western, NY,” said Betsy Bray, Director of Health Affairs for NYSDA. “Teledental visits allow the CDHC to assist families

manage and keep dental appointments, review oral hygiene and cavity prevention and triage their dental problems. We plan to continue to use teledental services to engage schoolaged children and their caregivers.

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The DDP utilizes CDHCs in key areas for project planning, implementation and follow-up with patients. Bray said CDHCs are essential in ensuring underserved communities continue to access dental care.

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END NO TE S TA R G E T A N N O U N C E S C O L L A B O R AT I O N Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) has announced its limited-time-only collaboration with author, illustrator and animator Christian Robinson, who is renowned for his captivating and imaginative illustrations and his best-selling children’s books, “You Matter” and “Another.” The Christian Robinson for Target collection includes more than 70 items across home, apparel and books for kids and baby that encourage discovery and play. The collection ranges in price from $6-$70, and will be available beginning Sunday, Aug. 15, on Target.com and in most Target stores.

small, create a space of their own that is timeless, captures their imaginations

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collection offers home items including pillows, bedding, rugs, wall art and

More information about the Christian Robinson for Target collection is available on A Bullseye View, and guests are invited to join the conversation on social media using #ChristianRobinsonxTarget.

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and sparks their curiosity.”

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more, as well as a range of baby and toddler apparel items. The collection will also include adaptive and sensory-

NEW LINKEDIN SERIES DELIVERS CAREER TIPS The Advancing Black Pathways (ABP) Careers Series by JPMorgan Chase, will deliver actionable advice to earlyand mid-career Black professionals as part of an effort to grow the firm’s Black talent pipeline.

Soledad O’Brien, the award-winning journalist and CEO of Soledad O’Brien Productions, will host the six-part series, which will be streamed on LinkedIn Live, and cover a wide range of career paths within the firm. Through conversations between O’Brien and JPMorgan Chase executives, the episodes will highlight career paths and opportunities in community banking and financial health, as well as financial advisory and technology roles. There will also be an episode that provides tips for navigating your career and managing key challenges like how to make your resume stand out, navigate job changes, and tips for building your career through continual professional development opportunities.

The ABP Careers Series stems from JPMorgan Chase’s efforts to improve diverse representation at the firm across all career levels and lines of business.

“Attracting the best talent can only be achieved through a dedicated focus on inclusive recruiting and outreach, and through our careers

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friendly apparel items, including items that are tagless, feature flat seams, have openings for abdominal access and more. With most items under $25, the collection will be available on Target.com and in most Target stores beginning Aug. 15, with new home products arriving in October.

In addition, guests can shop the collection via Target’s contactless same-day pickup options, Drive Up and Order Pickup.

This partnership with Christian is also one of the many ways Target continues its commitment to source and design more products from Black creators and designers.

“We know our guests want their homes to be a reflection of themselves and look to Target for inspiration and new ways to explore their creativity,” says Jill Sando, Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer, Target. “Christian Robinson’s curiosity and creativity are unmatched.

We’re thrilled to be able to introduce our guests to such a special partner and deliver an inclusive collection that is as inspiring as it is affordable.”

“As a child, drawing became a way to make space for myself and to create the kind of world I wanted to see,” says Christian Robinson. “Working with Target to bring this collection to life has been a dream come true and I hope it helps all Target guests, big and

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series we’re encouraging talented Black professionals to hear from us and explore open roles at JPMorgan Chase,” said Byna Elliott, the Head of Advancing Black Pathways. “We’re being intentional in our approach and hope this platform can help us build

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people new opportunities and a chance to dream a different future.”

The first episode, which is scheduled to air on LinkedIn today at approximately 1 p.m. EST, will feature a discussion on why diverse representation in the

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on the progress we’ve made in recent years.”

O’Brien, a member of the ABP Advisory Council since its launch in February 2019, said: “One of the reasons I am so thrilled to be part of ABP is it opens a door for promising African Americans who might never have imagined themselves in banking.

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financial advisory space is important and provide an overview of advisorrelated career opportunities at the firm. In addition to streaming on LinkedIn Live, each of the episodes will be featured on the careers section of the Advancing Black Pathways website. After each episode, attendees will be encouraged to apply for open roles and join the firm’s talent network.

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Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) serves guests at more than 1,900 stores and at Target.com. Since 1946, Target has given 5% of its profit to communities, which today equals millions of dollars a week. For the latest store count or more information, visit Target.com/Pressroom. For a behind-the-scenes look at Target, visit Target.com/abullseyeview or follow @TargetNews on Twitter.

Here are the topics and dates for each episode: 1  Aug. 3: Exploring a Career as a Financial Advisor 2  Aug. 10: Financial Health and the Role of Community Managers 3  Aug. 17: Exploring a Career in Tech 4  Aug. 24: Explore a Career in Corporate Treasury 5  Aug. 31: Explore a Career as an Internal Client Advisor 6  Sept. 7: Navigating Your Career: The Importance of Skill Building & Professional Development About JPMorgan Chase & Co JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $3.7 trillion and operations worldwide. The Firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase & Co. serves millions of customers in the United States and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com.

Media Contact: Justin Grant – Justin.P.Grant@ jpmchase.com

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Real Talk, Real Change returns with a candid discussion, in episode three, on the racial disparities in our education system, and more importantly, what can be done to rebuild it.

Hosted by Carlos Watson

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