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Mayor Bill Blasio,Stars NYPDNews Chief of2015 PatrolAnnual for NYPD. The total project cost is $104.8 116th Precinct earlier this year. I am thrilled York and a former chancellor of the ThedeBlack Juanita Holmes, NYPD Chief of Community million. for today’s ground breaking of the long Awards Dinner will honor Mayor New York public schools system. Affairs Jeffrey Maddrey, and Department awaited precinct and community center The new 48,410 square foot facility has been David Dinkins, Rep. of Design and Construction (DDC)Charles and I look forward to its developments,” designed with a Community Meeting Room Pioneering producers Stephen Rangel, Rep. Yvette Clarke, Commissioner Jamie Torres-Springer joined said Congressman Gregory W. Meeks. on the first floor, with a dedicated entrance Byrd and Alia Jones, through their resources, today we celebrate this major elected R. officials and local representatives Donahue Peebles, Barbara from the front of the building, to allow “The 116th Precinct is open today thanks company Row Production, milestone thanks toFront the 116th Precinct from southeast Queens today to breakSabrina members of the neighborhood to engage to the residents’ advocacy hand in hand Arnwine, Inez Barron, brought “Cat on a Hot TinofRoof” Community Task Force and their years ground on the NYPD’s new 116th Precinct with the New York Police Department. This Lamb, Dr. Rudy Crew, Stephen with the precinct in a way that strengthens tireless and advocacy,” said Council Member at 244-04 North Conduit Avenue. The new “A Streetcar Named Desire” awareness of the NYPD’s commitment to precinct will be living proof of successful Alia of Jones, and the Centralcommunity policing. The precinct is placed Selvenawith N. Brooks-Powers. “This is ato direct precinctByrd, is the result decades of advocacy community policing while ensuring quality a multi-ethnic cast Park Five survivors of gross result ofBroadway. very diverse communities coming from committed community groups in the injustice strategically within the community to allow of life and public safety, especially with In 2016 they bring together for one common goal – to improve area, which had previously18 been served by on December from 6:00pm – for more rapid responses and effective anticipated improved response time. I “Eclipsed” with Oscar Winner safety and quality of life for all. We are just one10:00pm command in 265-mile stretch46 West policing. proudly secured funds to make this precinct atthe MIST Harlem, Nyong ’O investment to Broadway. making Lupita a profound, equitable in of blocks from Middle Village to Kennedy a reality, and I am thrilled to see it is a new The precinct’s parking lot has been sited 116th Street. public safety for Southeast Queens.” Airport. day in Southeast Queens,” said Queens in the rear of the building, bringing the new Honorees, the so-called Central chosen "The ground-breaking for the new 116th The new“Each 116thhonoree Precinct, which willfor be Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. precinct closer to the street and protecting Park 5, are collectively and Precinct is a historic moment decades in the the firstrecognition new precinct established in New “After many years of hard work for a new has demonstrated the neighborhood’s residential character. A individually heroes. They are York Cityexceptional since 2013, will serve Rosedale, leadership and vision in survivors of one of the ugliest Laurelton, Springfield Gardens, and Floral David Dinkins Charles Rangel Park. her or his respective profession or miscarriage of justice in New York’s endeavor inhard some significant “Southeast Queensand fought to make history; having been railroaded majority. She now leads The was a member of the New York hasthis contributed towards this daymeasure possible, and neighborhood and unjustly convicted for a crime Transformative Justice Coalition. City Council, representing the creating a more just society in this deserves responsive, community-centered th they did not commit and for which Arnwine was for 26 years executive 40 council district in Brooklyn, policing.country,” That’s what thisBlack new precinct will says Star News they served long prison sentences director of the Lawyers’ Committee succeeding her mother, Una S. deliver,”founder said Mayorand Bill de Blasio. “I’m publisher Milton th ranging from seven years to 13 years for Civil Rights Under the Law. proud of all the advocates who fought to T. Clarke. In the current 114 Allimadi. “Obviously much work make their voices heard, and I thank all the before being exonerated when the Congress Clarke serves on Inez Barron, honoree, formerly a done here and leaders needs stood upto forbe a new era of public actual rapist confessed. They are: the Energy and Commerce State Assembly member, is now safety inaround Queens.”the world.” Yusef Abdus Salaam; Raymond Committee, responsible for a New York City council member “This new police was6:00pm conceived by a The galaprecinct starts at with Santana Jr., Antron McCray, Kevin consumer protection, food the communities of Southeast Queens. It and a champion of education for cocktail hour to be followed by the Richardson, and Kharey Wise. safety, energy development, public was forged, and designed, as a reflection of our youth. dinner awardspublic ceremonies. their best visionand for effective safety There health, communications, the The Black Star News, which focuses Honoree Imhotep Gary Byrd is will be musical entertainment and is thankfully now being realized after by environment, and interstate and on investigative journalism, has decadesopera of theirsinger hard work and inspiration. a legendary radio talk show host Cassandra Douglas international commerce. been featured as a result of some if The NYPD this moment for the and executive producer, radio DJ, andembraces from harmonica phenomenon its news scoops, on CNN, The New opportunities this premier facility gives R. Donahue Peebles, honoree, is poet, songwriter, music recording William David Dinkins is us to help deepen Galison. our connections and York Daily News, The New York a leading developer and founder of artist and producer, rapper, writer honored for Lifetime better serve the people who live inAchievement the Post, The Village Voice, and Brill’s The Peebles Co., the nation’s largest and community activist. He began — he was City’s first neighborhoods it willNew cover,”York said Police Content magazine. African American-owned real Commissioner Dermot Shea. mayor and also his career as a radio DJ in Buffalo African American

estate firm with $3.5 billion worth Past Black Star News honorees at age 15. For over 30 years, he’s of properties under development been a talk show host at WBLS and have included: Gil Noble (Like It or management — he was one Is), Rep. Maxine Waters, Soledad WLIB radio in New York City. He of the pioneering developerswho O’Brien (CNN), Ms. Camille Cosby, also has a Friday night radio talk Photo Source: nyc.gov for Lifetime Achievement, has helped turn around and revitalize Voza Rivers (New Heritage Theatre), show on WBAI. “The 116th Precinct is designed to be served in Congress since 1971. He is the once-blighted Anacostia Errol Louis (NY1 News), Amel an integral part of the with Sabrina a recipient ofneighborhood The Bronze medal for making, and was only possible due to the second neighborhood parking lot will bein located in front of D.C. precinctHonoree for Southeast Queens,Lamb, the day founder is Washington, Larrieux (Entertainer), Dr. William community meeting space and abehind new public relentless and committed advocacy of local 105th Precinct Annex. A public finally here. This new precinct of World ofpolice Money, is awillchampion helping save soldiers enemythe existing A champion of African-American Pollard (Medgarorganizations,” Evers College), plaza,” said NYC Department of Design and community plaza leading to the Long Island Railroad will help cutof thefinancial average response timeyouth-by policesheresidents literacy for line during the Commissioner Korean War. economic empowerment Peebles’ is and Construction (DDC) Herm Edwards (NY Jets), Nayaba occupy the western area featuring benches, officers in the community and increase teaches knowledge about handlingsaid Council Member Adrienne Adams. Jamie Torres-Springer. “We look is forward to a possible a water contemplating filling station, bicycle racks andrun newfor NYC safety. I want to congratulate all of those Rep. Yvette Clarke a Democratic Arinde (Amsterdam News), “This precinct will cut response times for La-Verna money, budgeting and planning. completing this important new piece of civic mayor in 2017. landscaping. who fought hard for this new police precinct residents, provide more resources for public member of the US House of Fountain (Columbia University), infrastructure.” to become reality,”Crew, said Council Speaker improve police-community “After almost four decades of advocating Dr.aRudy honoree, is one ofsafety, and Representatives from New Lillian Roberts (DC37), Desiree Dancy Honoree Barbara Arnwine, civil Corey Johnson. Construction on the $78thmillion building relations. I am thankful to Mayor de Blasio, for a precinct in Southeast Queens with the nation’s leading educators. He’s York whose 9 district covers (New York Times), Greg Floyd (Local rights lawyer, is a champion began last month and is projected to Queens Borough President Richards, community partners, particularly Beth of “As the City works to reimagine what public muchinofJanuary central Brooklyn. 237), Rev. Al Sharpton president of Medgar Evers College be completed 2024. DDC is Before DeBetham, protecting voting rightsthe of ethnic safety looks like and fight for equity in city and all of the leaders who played a(National role in the Mayor announced managing the design and construction entering Congress in 2007, she Action Network), and many others. this important project." of The City University of New advancing minority groups — the emerging welcomed Nelson Mandela to the

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The bus is loud — in color and sound. That’s the way NBA star Stephen Curry and his entrepreneur wife, Ayesha Curry, prefer it. They want the kids to see it coming. Yet, it would be difficult to miss what the Currys call the Eat. Learn. Play. Bus, a hot pink, pale blue and yellowish gold mobile unit that rolls out for the first time Wednesday blaring music at an elementary school in Oakland, California. This multifaceted converted school bus is designed to do much more than the ice cream truck from a bygone era: feed, teach, energize and engage Black children and other youths of color in Oakland’s stressed communities. In Alameda County, nearly 42 percent of children are eligible for free or reduced price lunch, according to one report. Also, according to aCoach.org, Black children in Oakland are four times more likely to be reading multiple years below their grade level than white students. “This idea came basically from me wanting to find a way to eradicate food deserts within the Oakland area,” Ayesha Curry said. “At first, the idea was around, ‘How can we find locations where people can come and pick up fresh produce and other things for their families?’ Logistically, especially with Covid, that idea started to seem far-fetched.” But Eat. Learn. Play Foundation President and CEO Chris Helfrich tossed out the thought of a bus, and the Currys and their team ran with the notion as if pursuing a

loose ball. One idea spurred another, and before long the concept was solidified: a bus that would fulfill the foundation’s three pillars of healthy eating, fun learning and active playing. Cruising Kitchens, a custom food truck builder, was solicited to

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convert the bus, and Oakland mural artists Illuminaries created the visuals on the bus that include Ayesha Curry cooking, Stephen Curry shooting a basketball, local landmarks like the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and more.

NBA Player Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry attend the ESPYS on July 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. Photo Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

The Currys' foundation, Eat. Learn. Play., has converted a school bus into a free mobile market and bookstore that will bring critical resources directly to Oakland, California, residents who need them. Photo Credit: Courtesy Cruising Kitchens

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It is quite a vehicle, and not just because of its look. One side functions as a food truck or mobile pantry to provide complimentary hot food and fresh produce to children and families. The other side is a library, the couple’s attempt to address Oakland’s troubling literacy rate. “And I know a guy who plays basketball,” Ayesha Curry quipped, “so we added a basketball hoop for the play pillar.” “It turned into this bigger-than-life idea,” she added. There are also three flat-screen televisions, a booming sound system and a bus rooftop area that can accommodate up to 35 children. Stephen Curry said it will travel sometimes randomly to schools, community centers and churches. “We want mystique about it,” he said. “So it may show up anywhere, take on a life of its own and has the capabilities to host an event anywhere.” Ayesha Curry, who has written two bestselling books and owns a store and café in Oakland, among other enterprises, said the idea for a mobile library came as she and her husband taught one of their children to read. When she learned of discouraging reading levels among Black and Latino students in the Oakland Unified School District, “that was it,” she said “That, to me, is unacceptable,” she continued. “It’s not the teacher’s fault. It’s not the parents’ fault. It’s a community issue. Let’s get together, give this model a try and see if we can create -- cont'd on Page 3

NAACP AND LANCÔME ANNOUNCE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

On International Literacy Day, NAACP is proud to announce its partnership with Lancôme to provide a scholarship fund and mentoring programs for young women on their collegiate educational journey to foster self-confidence, empowerment, and opportunities for learning and career development in the United States. The Write Her Future Scholarship Fund builds on the brand's global commitment to empower women by giving them access to literacy, mentoring, and entrepreneurship courses. Starting September 2021, NAACP ACTSO (Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics) will partner with Lancôme on a scholarship program that will result in 30 Regional Grants at $10,000 each for students entering college in the 2022 academic year. ACT-SO is a year-long achievement program that reaches over 10,000 college-bound students to provide a forum for young women to excel in business, STEM and writing among the array of programs offered. "We are thrilled to partner with Lancôme on the Write Her Future Scholarship Fund," said NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson. "As an organization dedicated to doing the work in our communities ourselves, we greatly appreciate Lancôme for consistently using their platform to enable change and influence. We look forward to witnessing these young women who have received mentoring opportunities and scholarships contribute to their communities and beyond." The NAACP is a leader in making sure the lives of women of color and underserved communities are made a priority in all facets of life, especially education. For 43 years, the NAACP has targeted high school youth in their push to enroll students in collegiate programs. The NAACP creates a level playing field for all students it serves across diverse backgrounds and resources and does not have academic requirements

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for program participation. Currently, 98% of NAACP program graduates enroll in a 4-year accredited institution. They are a leader for change recognized both nationally and internationally and have the unique ability to drive engagement across generations. Lancôme is proud to partner with them to help make sure every young woman is given the opportunity to write her future. "At its core, Lancôme has always stood for and with women by not only making them beautiful on the outside but also helping them to feel empowered on the inside. Happiness comes from living self-fulfilled lives in every aspect, and it is with this in mind that we are launching this program in the United States to help meet the needs of women of color to bring equity to education," says Lancôme USA President Stuart Leitch. "While many programs currently address childhood literacy and education needs, we felt it is vital to support young women to go onto higher education and receive career development, which is why Lancôme USA is proud to partner with the NAACP on our Write Her Future program." The Write Her Future Scholarship Fund will consist of both in-person and online training programs at local levels (over 200 across the US) and encourage students to submit scholarship applications through social and online call-to-actions. Lancôme will also provide mentoring and internship opportunities to the award recipients and continue to foster female growth postcollege to ensure success. In Summer 2022, Lancôme will present scholarships to ACT-SO students during the National Awards Ceremony. A B O U T N AACP Founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is the largest and most pre-eminent civil

rights organization in the nation. We have over 2,200 units and branches across the nation, along with well over 2M activists. Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. NOTE: The Legal Defense Fund – also referred to as the NAACP-LDF was founded in 1940 as a part of the NAACP but separated in 1957 to become a completely separate entity. It is recognized as the nation's first civil and human rights law organization and shares our commitment to equal rights. For more information, please visit naacp. org or follow us Instagram @naacp.

ABOUT L ANCÔME Founded in 1935 by the visionary pioneer Armand Petitjean, with the wish of spreading the spirit and taste of French elegance around the world, Lancôme immediately embodied the essence of beauty. More than ever before, the brand aims to offer every woman the possibility to blossom and embrace her

beauty and femininity whatever her age or skin color. Lancôme is present in 135 countries, with about 20,000 beauty advisers in as many points of sale offering sophisticated services and iconic products to an international clientele. Lancôme successfully combines scientific expertise and an intuitive understanding of women's needs to produce major innovations, unique and complementary between skincare, makeup and perfume. Lancôme affirms that happiness is the most attractive beauty. To embody that the brand has chosen charismatic and fully accomplished women such as Julia Roberts, Penélope Cruz, Lupita Nyong'o, Lily Collins, Isabella Rossellini, Zendaya Coleman and Amanda Seyfried. In partnership with the NGO CARE, Lancôme has launched its global philanthropic program Write Her Future. The aim of the cause is to fight against female illiteracy around the world. For more information, please visit the Lancome website, Instagram @ LancomeOfficial, Twitter @LancomeUSA, and Facebook @LancomeUS #WriteHerFuture. SOURCE: Lancôme USA

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THE LIFE AND TIMES OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG Wednesday, September 29 at 10:00 am New-York Historical Society 170 Central Park West (at 77th Street) Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, on view October 1, 2021 – January 23, 2022, honors the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG)—the trailblazing Supreme Court Justice and cultural icon—with a special exhibition based on the popular Tumblr and bestselling book of the same name. The show takes an expansive and engaging look at the justice’s life and work, highlighting her ceaseless efforts to protect civil rights and foster equal opportunity for all Americans through archival photographs and documents, historical artifacts, contemporary art, media stations, and gallery interactives. Organized by the Skirball Cultural Center, this show debuted in Los Angeles. Unique to New-York Historical’s presentation are remembrances from RBG’s visit to the Museum in 2018 to officiate a naturalization ceremony, a video featuring a map and photographs of key places in her life as a New Yorker, and an overview of the memorials that cropped up around her hometown in the wake of her passing. The event will feature remarks by Louise Mirrer, President and CEO of the NewYork Historical Society, an exhibition tour led by curators Laura Mogulescu, curator of women’s history collections, and Anna Danzinger Halperin, Andrew

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STEPH AND AYESHA CURRY BRING BUS TO FEED KIDS TO COMMUNITY (cont'd from p.2) some excitement around reading. If we can all join together and try to fix the issue together and turn these numbers around, then I think we’re doing something right.” Using the bus as the draw, the foundation plans to have screenings, clinics and other health-related activities. While the couple has business partners, the Currys financed the bulk of the multimillion-dollar venture. The bus, in a way, is the physical symbol of the Currys’ commitment to doing good for others. Since the three-point marksman was drafted out of Davidson College by the Golden State Warriors in 2009, he has been involved in charities and myriad causes in Oakland and beyond, including donating $1 million to the Warriors Community Foundation, which provided funds for arena employees who lost work during the pandemic, and traveling to Tanzania to deliver bed nets to residents to prevent malaria. Two years after becoming a pro, he married Ayesha Curry, who had taken up various charities and philanthropic interests of her own. The couple collaborating to create the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, however, has been “special,” Stephen Curry said. “It’s kind of surreal,” he said. “We have been a part of a lot of organizations and charities and initiatives from the time we got out here that have done some amazing work. I was working with projects on ending malaria and supporting military families. She was doing things toward ending hunger and working with other amazing organizations. “We got to the point: ‘How can we align all the stars and bring the entire focus and team together to do something that will sustain the test of time and not be about us, but be through us?’” So they partnered and built a team of leaders with “like-minded hearts and a

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mission to impact the community,” he said. When the Golden State Warriors moved in 2019 from Oakland, a city made up of nearly 24 percent Black residents, to San Francisco, which is about 5 percent Black people, “it was bittersweet,” Stephen Curry said. “Oakland has been our adopted home,” he said. “There’s so much talent and promise in Oakland, but not as much opportunity. And that’s something that we have to strive to address, with this bus as just the latest rendition of doing that.” The Currys’ commitment has not gone unnoticed or unappreciated. Cathy Adams, the President and CEO of the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce, for one, was thrilled but not surprised to learn of the Currys’ Eat. Learn. Play. Bus. “They are rooted in Oakland, even though the team has moved,” Adams said. “And it’s heartening to see an NBA star and his successful wife in her own right use their platform for good. Over the years they have shown a commitment to Oakland in general, but especially to neighborhoods where kids need to be impacted more, neighborhoods that have been compromised by systemic racism.” “Hopefully,” Stephen Curry said, “what we are doing is an amazing case study of the power of a cohesive team of talented people that have hearts of gold that can do amazing things. We know we’re blessed to work together, but we know the success comes from the team and the leadership that we have. “Also, we’re going to be listening to the community to figure out where the best and greatest impact will be with the bus. But we cannot be more excited about it and how it will be received — and what impact it will have.”

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NATIONAL SICKLE CELL AWARENESS MONTH September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. The HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) is proud to join federal and non-federal partners in raising awareness about this debilitating disease affecting approximately 100,000 people in the U.S.

every 365 Black or African American births. •Sickle cell disease occurs among 1 out of every 16,300 Hispanic American births. •About 1 in 13 Black or African American babies is born with sickle cell trait. To help drive efforts, OMH encourages public and private organizations from across the country to join the NHLBI Blood Health Network, to work together to increase awareness and disseminate information about blood diseases, disorders, and safety. This month, check out NHLBI’s Today’s Faced of Sickle Cell Disease featuring real stories of people living with sickle cell disease and visit the OMH Sickle Cell Disease Initiative website for to access materials, videos, and information regarding the latest advances, and health resources.

Led by the NIH National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), this year’s theme, Advancing Sickle Cell Disease Research, aims to bring greater visibility to blood safety, as well as to the diagnosis, treatment, and management, of blood diseases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): •Sickle cell disease occurs among 1 out of

WALGREENS MOBILE CLINICS The next stops for the Walgreens mobile clinic offering walk-up access to COVID-19 and flu immunizations are focused on events tied to some of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The traveling clinic is stopping at more than a dozen locations on and off school campuses, including stops at several football “Classics” — games widely known for popular halftime shows featuring battles between school marching bands — that attract students, alumni and community members. “Walgreens is excited to bring our mobile clinic to HBCU events, as colleges resume campus life and other school activities,” said Carlos Cubia, Senior Vice President and Chief Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for Walgreens Boots Alliance. “The present surge of the delta variant emphasizes the need to be protected, and our mobile clinic makes getting vaccinated easy, which helps us safely resume activities like attending Classic football games.” Walgreens COVID-19 vaccine equity initiative is focused on addressing hesitancy and removing barriers that

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nation, including premiere HBCUs. The mobile clinic kicked off the HBCU tour with visits to Morris College in Sumter, SC and the Miles College vs. Alabama State University and

to accelerate access in areas that are tracked by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s social vulnerability index1 (SVI) through administering life-saving vaccines from retail pharmacies located in SVI areas and off-site and mobile clinics. To date, Walgreens has hosted approximately 1,300 off-site COVID-19 vaccination clinics working collaboratively with local churches, civic clubs, defined national partners and other groups across the

Tuskegee University vs. Fort Valley State University football games in Montgomery, AL. This week the clinic is set to make stops at LeMoyne-Owen College in Memphis before making other planned stops throughout the month of September. Dates and cities are subject to change. All stops will either be at an HBCU or held in conjunction with an HBCU program or event. Information about tour stops and walk-up clinic times

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The Gateways Music Festival Orchestra is making history as the first all-Black classical symphony orchestra to do a feature performance at Carnegie Hall. It is the first time ever in the prestigious venue’s 130-year history!

The concert at Carnegie Hall will be held on April 24, 2022, which will serve as the conclusion of the 6-day festival in different venues in Rochester and New York City. Throughout the orchestra, the musicians will perform in a full orchestral concert and participate in several chamber recitals, open rehearsals, professional development activities, lectures, panel discussions, and film screenings. In 1993, Gateways Music Orchestra was founded by concert pianist and educator Armenta Adams (Hummings) Dumisani to bring together Black professional classical musicians.

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It also became a safe haven away from the discrimination many have experienced from their jobs. Since then, it has expanded to an orchestra with around 125 musicians and instrumentalists who were also from several larger orchestras such as the New York and Los Angeles Philharmonics, the Cleveland Orchestra, and the National, Boston, Houston, Phoenix, and Detroit Symphonies. Their performance at the Carnegie Hall is a historic moment because even though the venue hosted several allBlack ensembles over the years, this is going to be the first feature performance of an all-Black classical symphony orchestra ever. Lee Koonce, who took over as Gateways’ President and Artistic Director after Dumisani’s retirement in 2009, expressed his excitement over the historic debut. “Gateways Music Festival’s journey to Carnegie Hall has been 28 years in the

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making. To be the first all-Black classical symphony orchestra to headline a performance there is momentous, especially at this time of racial reckoning in our country’s history. Hearing and seeing the Gateways orchestra on Carnegie’s revered main stage will show Black children that they can perform classical music at the highest level

while reminding people of all backgrounds that this music belongs to everyone. We are grateful to Carnegie Hall for its belief in our mission and its commitment to showcasing the artistry of Black classical musicians. It’s a sign of hope and heralds a brighter future,” Koonce told Harlem World Magazine.

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CHARLIE WILSON & THE ISLEY BROTHERS LIVE IN CONCERT Praise God/DJ Geno proudly presents “A Night of Legends.” This “Red Carpet” affair will be an evening filled with spectacular performances of era-defining hits coupled with new releases staring “Charlie Wilson” and “The Isley Brothers” Friday, September 24, at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum, 1202 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46205. CEO Geno Shelton (known as DJ Geno) said, “With a world deep in the throes of a global pandemic, widespread uncertainty, reimaging a new ‘Normal,’ vaccination controversies, racial inequities, heated abortion, and political issues, I felt spiritually led to do something. I knew this ‘something’ had to be big to offset the gloomy outlook we all face (specifically in my city Indiana). I believed a moment in music history could be my contribution. With the intercontinental success of Charlie Wilson and The Isley Brothers coming off the massive success of their Verzuz with Earth, Wind, & Fire, I figured together might be a hot ticket. Attendees (I believe) will enjoy a night of reminiscent images set in a real-time soundtrack of life from both mega-forces." Additional dates have been added (more TBA).  Saturday, September 25 in Louisville, KY, at the KFC Yum! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville, KY, 40202.  Sunday, September 26 in St. Louis, MO at The Chavitz Arena, 1 South Compton Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63103. Tickets for all shows are available now through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster. com.

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as “Uncle Charlie.” He is also a New York Times and Washington Post best-seller for his memoir “I Am Charlie Wilson.” Wilson’s career spans over four decades, beginning as the lead singer for The Gap Band. He has since garnered 11 solo number 1 records, 13 Grammy Awards nominations, and both a BET and Soul Train Lifetime Achievement Awards. Wilson was also named Billboard’s 2020 and 2009 Top Adult R&B Male Artist. Connect with Charlie on his Official Website: www.charliewilsonmusic.com, Facebook: Charlie Wilson, Twitter: @iamcharliewilson, Instagram: @imcharliewilson, YouTube: Charlie Wilson, Tik Tok: @charliewilson

- The Is l ey Broth e rs - The Isley Brothers are a Multi-Grammy Award-Winning, Grammy Hall of Fame Inductee, Soul Train, and NAACP AwardWinning, recipient of numerous “Lifetime” honors, the singing (musical) group that started as a vocal trio consisting of brothers O’Kelly Isley Jr., Rudolph Isley, and Ronald Isley in the 1950s. Connect with The Isleys on their Official Website: www.theisleybrothersofficial.com, Facebook: Isley Brothers, Twitter: @isleybrothers, Instagram: @isleybrothers

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LEGENDARY SINGER RELEASES S TA R - S T U D D E D E P Nationwide — Triple-threat vocal wonder Freda Payne returns from a 6-year sabbatical with her most star-studded Jazz vocal project yet, Let There Be Love. The 5-song EP – in the tradition of 10-inch shellac records from the golden years of jazz – is bubbling over with knockout performances highlighted by 4 duets with special guests who are not only stellar singers, they ALL exude sparkling chemistry with Ms. Payne. Recorded inside fabled Capitol Records Studio ‘A’ in Hollywood and officially releasing via The Sound of L.A. Records on Friday April 16 (pre-order sales are on now), this instant classic from Freda and company will surely be one of the finest Jazz Vocal projects of 2021. With big band charts for 30-pieces by Grammy-winner Gordon Goodwin and production by Rodrigo Rios (Executive Produced by Michael Goetz for Alain Franke Music), no expense was spared to make

Ms. Payne’s return a spectacular one. The first single (released in November) is a dream come true duet with Johnny Mathis on the George & Ira Gershwin gem “They Can’t Take That Away From Me,” filled with sweetly flirtatious energy and the spirit of the singular Nelson Riddle. 2021 Grammy-winner for Best Jazz Vocal Album, Kurt Elling, swings in to join Freda on a rhapsodic scat symphony of Gershwin’s “Our Love is Here to Stay.” Freda has a field day with Michigan friend Dee Dee Bridgewater on the ingenious medley “Moanin’ n’ Doodlin’” which pairs up two lyricized jazz gems from the pens of piano greats Bobby Timmons (“Moanin’”) and Horace Silver (“Doodlin’”). Soul crooner Kenny Lattimore slides in next to Freda for a cool jazz meets mod-pop reading of the ol’ Nat King Cole hit, “Let There Be Love.” Finally, Ms. Payne trades scats solo with the band on the sassy “It’s Alright With Me,” delivering fans shades of Ella that served her well across the decades. Though internationally renowned for her chart-topping 1970 Soul-Pop classic “Band of Gold,” Ms. Payne began her career in 1962 singing Jazz. She has since lent voice to everything from standards, R&B and Quiet Storm to Disco and Pop.

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The last two decades have found Freda Payne firmly back home in Jazz. Her latest, Let There Be Love, will make lovers of the genre giddy – from vets to newbies. Learn more at FredaPayne.com

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In honor of Gospel Music Heritage Month, which takes place annually in September, McDonald’s is serving inspiration with a side of friendly banter for music fans of all ages. Starting Sept. 19 through Oct. 10, the 15th annual McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration® Gospel Tour, a long-standing event that is fostering community through the deeply rooted tradition of gospel music, will take place virtually every Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on BET Network’s YouTube channel and BET.com.

Cobbs-Leonard and Israel Houghton, and rising gospel artists like Mali Music and Pastor Mike Jr., among many others. For the first time in tour history, fans can watch the show from the McDonald’s app while reppin’ their city. Ahead of each show, fans can also experience a virtual red carpet hosted by social media comedian @NotKarltonBanks who will perform lively skits, host spirited interviews with tour artists and give viewers a peek behind-thescenes.

Brought to fans by McDonald’s Black & Positively Golden movement, award-winning gospel artists hailing from the Gulf Coast, West Coast, Carolinas and DMV regions will put their talent and artistry on full display while showing which region produces the greatest gospel hit-makers and hits. Multiaward-winning musician and syndicated radio personality Lonnie Hunter will host the four-part “Gospel City Playlist” series, featuring legendary gospel artists like Tasha

“Faith and inspiration are a core part of gospel music, and an integral part of McDonald’s community-based gospel tour,” said Erica Campbell, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and 2021 McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour performer. “Communities need inspiration, and I am proud to join such an amazing line-up of artists to help reach gospel music lovers nationwide.”

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ENTER TAINMENT M O N I C A & J E E Z Y H E A D L I N E LOV E F E S T CO NC E R T Coming after the unforeseen COVID-19 pandemic, many entertainment groups are eager to get back to some sense of normalcy. The Thug Love Fest will be the first Hip Hop and R&B concert at Township Auditorium since the pandemic. The Thug Love Fest features R&B sensation Monica and coheadliner Hip Hop Star Jeezy, both are nationally recognized recording artists. The two artists combined have over 75 hit singles. This event will be a major

and exciting concert for the City of Columbia. Although the concert is full capacity, the promoter, the Township Auditorium and the City of Columbia still encourage COVID-19 safety precautions. This concert will enforce a clear bag or a no bag policy. Thug Love Fest, November 6, 2021 - Doors open at 7pm | Showtime 8pm. Tickets on sale now www.ticketmaster.com.

M U S I C A N D E N T E R T A I N M E N T I C O N N E L LY N A M E D T H E “I AM HIP HOP” AWARD RECIPIENT

BET has announced DOUBLE DIAMOND SELLING SUPERSTAR rapper and entrepreneur Nelly as the “BET Hip Hop Awards” recipient of the 2021 “I Am Hip Hop” Award. From charttopping hits that include “Hot in Herre,” “Dilemma” (feat. Kelly Rowland), “Country Grammar,” “Ride Wit Me,” and “Cruise” (with Florida Georgia Line), to his popular fashion line Apple Bottoms, to starring in the hit series Real Husbands of Hollywood, and his own reality show Nellyville, the charismatic, multi-platinum music icon will be celebrated for his massive contributions to music and the culture at large. The “BET Hip Hop Awards” premieres Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 9:00 PM ET/PT.

Grammy award-winning rap superstar, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and actor, NELLY, has continually raised the bar for the entertainment industry since stepping on the scene in 2000 with his distinctive vocals and larger-than-life personality. Over the past 20 years, he has released hit singles including “Hot in Herre,” “Dilemma” (feat. Kelly Rowland), “Country Grammar,” “Ride Wit Me,” “Just a Dream,” “Cruise” (with Florida Georgia Line), “The Fix,” “Millionaire” and more. RIAA ranks Nelly as the fourth best-selling rap artist in American music history, with 21 million albums sold in the United States. On December 11, 2009, Billboard ranked Nelly the number three Top Artist of the Decade.

“I am honored to receive this award and humbled to be in such great company of past artists who have received this award,” said Nelly, this year’s I Am Hip Hop Award recipient. “I have been blessed to work with some incredible people in my career, making 22 years go by in the blink of an eye. This award isn’t just about Nelly; it is about my fans, BET, and the people that continue to support me and allow me to do what I love to do.”

The music mogul has also left his mark in other aspects of the industry,

introducing his hugely successful women’s clothing line, Apple Bottoms and as part-owner of the Charlotte Bobcats with Michael Jordan. Nelly also added sports commentator to his list of accomplishments with Fox Sports, making him one of few actors with three television shows airing simultaneously at the time with Fox Sports, Nellyville and Real Husbands of Hollywood. In 2005, he made his big screen debut in the Adam Sandler and Chris Rock hit remake The Longest Yard and Reach Me with Sylvester Stallone in 2014. Currently, he supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and is the only music artist to own a college, EI University, which provides education surrounding the music industry while Nelly himself provides scholarships. In addition to touring shows and promoting his latest single “High Horse” from the

upcoming “Heartland” album, Nelly is also filming the new season of BET smash hit series Real Husbands of Hollywood, streaming exclusively on BET+ in 2022. Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy will oversee the annual show, with Jamal Noisette, VP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy serving as Co-Executive Producer for BET. Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment, to serve as Executive Producer of the 2021 “BET HIP HOP AWARDS'' along with Jesse Collins Entertainment’s Jeannae Rouzan–Clay and Dionne Harmon. For more information about the “BET HIP HOP AWARDS” including the latest news and updates, visit bet.com/ hiphopawards.

Previously announced nominees include Cardi B, Lil Durk, and Megan Thee Stallion, leading the pack with nine nominations each, followed by Drake with an impressive eight nods. Tyler, The Creator and Metro Boomin tie for third-most nominations securing four nods each. Other notable nominees include 21 Savage, DJ Khaled, J. Cole, and Pooh Shiesty, who received three each. Bia, Chris Brown, Doja Cat, Jay Z, Lil Nas X, Migos, Nicki Minaj, Roddy Ricch, Saweetie, Young Thug, and Yung Bleu received two nominations.  ABOUT NELLY Diamond Selling, Multi-platinum, 3x

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EDUCAT ION HOWARD UNIVERSITY RENAMES ARTS COLLEGE IN CHADWICK BOSEMAN’S NAME

It's official. Howard University has renamed its College of Fine Arts after late actor Chadwick Boseman, who died last year at age 43 following a four-year battle with colon cancer.

The historically Black university shared a time-lapse video showing the installation of the new letters on the school’s building, which is now the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts. "Yesterday, the letters were installed over the now official Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts," the school said in a tweet Friday. "An icon in his own right who has left an immeasurable legacy for the next generation. Thank you Mr. Boseman." Howard University first announced in May that it would rename its performing and visual arts school after the 'Black Panther' star who also happens to be an alumnus of the school. Boseman graduated from Howard in 2000 with a bachelor of arts degree in directing. During his time at the school, Boseman led a student protest against the absorption of the College of Fine Arts into the larger College of Arts & Sciences, according to the university. In 2018, the year Boseman rocketed to international fame as King T'Challa in the Marvel cinematic universe, the university announced that its performing and visual arts school would return to its independent status.

"Chad fought to preserve the College of Fine Arts during his matriculation at Howard and remained dedicated to the fight throughout his career, and he would be overjoyed by this development," Boseman's family previously said in a statement. "His time at Howard University helped shape both the man and the artist that he became, committed to truth, integrity,

and a determination to transform the world through the power of storytelling." In addition to the renaming, the university announced efforts from Walt Disney Company's Executive Chairman Bob Iger to establish an endowment named after Boseman and raise money to build a new arts facility on the campus. The "Black Panther" film

was produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. "Through his tremendous example he inspired millions to overcome adversity, dream big and reach beyond the status quo," Iger said in a statement back in May, "and this college named in his honor ... will provide opportunities for future generations of artists to follow in his footsteps and pursue their dreams."

Chadwick Boseman appears on the TODAY Show in New York on Nov. 19, 2019. Photo Credit: Nathan Congleton / NBC / NBCU Photo Bank file

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Getty Images and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) have announced the creation of the UNCF-Getty Images Scholarship for students at historically

Photo Archive Grants for HBCUs, which is working to digitize the visual history of HBCUs.

digitization of up to 100,000 photos for two HBCU grant recipients. HBCU schools will retain all copyrights, and the photos will be returned to the HBCUs

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Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The program will provide scholarships to students attending HBCUs across the U.S. and will be funded by revenue created by the inaugural Getty Images

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Launched in partnership with the Getty family and Stand Together, the photo archive program will commit $500,000 toward digitizing HBCU photographic archives. The grant will support the

after scanning. “We thank Getty Images for its partnership and investment in our students’ futures. The Getty Images

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Photo Archive Grants for HBCUs exemplifies Getty Images’ commitment to support HBCUs and to give a visual life to previously untold stories,” Dr. Michael L. Lomax, President and CEO, UNCF said in a release. “There is a wealth of unseen imagery within the archives of HBCUs that have rarely been seen, and these grants from Getty Images will be an essential part of the ongoing documentation and preservation of Black history.” All revenue from the HBCU photos will be distributed to HBCU schools to continue impacting the grants program. Fifty percent of the funds will go to grant recipients, and 20% will be reinvested to fund the Getty Images Photo Archive Grants. The remaining 30% will be distributed to the UNCF-Getty Images Scholarship to support the educational future of HBCU students. The scholarships will be available for students in the 2022 academic year. Getty Images CoFounder and Chairman Mark Getty is excited about the HBCU partnership. “At Getty Images, we are excited about this partnership with HBCUs to digitize significant parts of their photographic archives,” Getty said in a statement. “A photographic archive tells a story; it’s a visual history of who we are. As a society, we can only learn from history if it tells everyone’s story. This partnership is an important step in that direction.”

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END NO TE S MC LYTE, DJ HOLLYWOOD, BUSY BEE & GRANDMASTER CAZ Join MASTERMINDS OF HIP HOP In an unprecedented move, Tokau is collaborating with Russell Simmons, aptly named the ‘Godfather of Hip Hop’ to exclusively launch an NFT (nonfungible token) collection, ‘Masterminds of Hip Hop.’ The joint venture aims to bring honor, credit and compensation back to the original musicians who helped create the multi-billion dollar industry that it is today.

our story retold and to be given the opportunity to have the fans old and new to connect with and learn about what we’ve done to get here.”

or otherwise private information not authorized for duplication or sharing without express written permission. “TOKAU is super excited to be part

Following the next few weeks, they will be releasing the names of the original pioneers who have joined the program, with the first group being DJ Hollywood, Grandmaster Caz, MC Lyte, and Busy Bee. Such names are considered among the most important and influential pioneers of old school rap, with Hollywood being the first rapper in the hip-hop style, Grandmaster Caz being the first simultaneous DJ and MC in hip-hop history, MC Lyte being the first female rapper to ever be nominated for a Grammy Award, and Busy Bee having gained a large following through MC rap battles. This collection series brings an insight to the history and roots of Hip Hop, giving exclusive behind the scene stories and memories from the early years of hiphop that helped form the foundation of the culture, in the form of digital art collectibles. Commenting on joining the program, DJ Hollywood said, “It’s an honor to have

“Not enough people know that the first records would not have been made without the success and raw talents of these artists. The most amazing part is seeing a piece of history and the future of technology come together; NFTs are truly a game-changer and I can’t wait to pay homage to my fellow pioneers of the movement known as Hip Hop, so stay tuned to Tokau for the announcement of many more names which will be a part of the collection,” added Simmons. The information contained herein is for the designated recipient only and may contain privileged, proprietary

of this joint venture and create the Masterminds of Hip Hop NFT,” says Miranda Tan, the spokesperson for TOKAU. “These exclusive and limited NFTs are available only on TOKAU and Hip Hop fans globally can access and buy an NFT of these original pioneers who built Hip Hop to what it is today.” TOKAU will be launching its NFT Eternal Bond products this month. TOKAU’s Eternal Bond is an incredibly special and cool NFT where fans and their Idol(s) can be intricately linked to each other through staking TOKAU tokens and sharing the financial benefits.

Anniversary of OUTSTANDING ASIAN AMERICANS

For two decades, the Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC) has honored over 860 Asian American corporate executives and entrepreneurs, representing scores of industries, nationwide, through its annual Outstanding 50 Asian

Americans in Business flagship awards program. The 2021 Pinnacle Awards were awarded to Anne Chow, CEO of AT&T Business, and Krishnan Rajagapolan, CEO of Heidrick & Struggles, two outstanding leaders who have distinguished themselves

“The Mastermind of Hip Hop NFT and eternal bond is the first of its kind, financial product where fans can be eternally bonded with their favorite stars by staking tokens and sharing the financial benefits with the creators,” says Dennis Tok, TOKAU’s Co-CEO. “This is a new instrument to fully utilize the celebrities star power and help stars and fans connect to each other and share the financial benefits.” The ‘Masterminds of Hip Hop’ NFT collection will be available on Tokau, the world’s leading platform that allows celebrities and influencers to interact with their fans using blockchain NFT technology. Tokau is the first global platform focused on Celebrity and Influencer interactions with their fans using blockchain NFT technology. Tokau has offices in Tokyo and New York. To learn more about Tokau, please visit Tokau.io Capitol Public Relations LLC is a public relations firm based in Washington, D.C. Metro Area servicing corporate, non-profit, entertainment, and sports professionals nationwide. Learn more at CapitolPublicRelations.com

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nationally and internationally. For John Wang, President, and Founder of the Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC) states, “This year the awards mean so much amidst the challenges to the Asian American business community. The

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Mastermind’s NFT and eternal bond will be available on TOKAU website where fans can buy the original creators NFT plus have an eternal bond with the Masterminds of Hip Hop by staking TOKAU tokens and sharing financial benefits with these keepers of Hip Hop culture.

20th Anniversary of Outstanding 50 Business Awards celebrates and reaffirms the valuable contributions of Asian American executives, small business owners and corporate leaders to our country. More information on AABDC can be found at www.aabdc.com.

(L to R) – Michael Garner, Chief Diversity Officer, MTA & Chairman, 100 Black Men Corp. Board; John Wang, President & Founder Asian American Business Development Center; and Ron Busby, President/CEO of the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.

(L to R) – Krishnan Rajagapolan, CEO of Heidrick & Struggles and AABDC Pinnacle Awardee; New York State Senator John C. Liu; Andrew Yang, entrepreneur, bestselling author & U.S. Presidential Candidate; Anne Chow, CEO of AT&T Business, and Pinnacle Awardee; and John Wang, President & Founder, Asian American Business Development Center.

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