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New Yorkers marched across the Honorees, the so-called Central “Each honoree chosen for Brooklyn Bridge, calling for safe, Park 5, are collectively and recognition has demonstrated legal access to abortion across the individually heroes. They are leadership and vision in nationexceptional during the “Bans Off Our survivors of one of the ugliest David Dinkins Charles Rangel hermarch. or his respective profession or Bodies” miscarriage of justice in New York’s endeavor and in some significant history; having been railroaded majority. She now leads The was a member of the New York measure has contributed towards and unjustly convicted for a crime Transformative Justice Coalition. City Council, representing the creating a more just society in this th they did not commit and for which Arnwine was for 26 years executive 40 council district in Brooklyn, country,” says Black Star News they served long prison sentences director of the Lawyers’ Committee succeeding her mother, Una S. founder and publisher Milton th ranging from seven years to 13 years for Civil Rights Under the Law. T. Clarke. In the current 114 Allimadi. “Obviously much work before being exonerated when the Congress Clarke serves on Inez Barron, honoree, formerly a needs to be done here and actual rapist confessed. 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C E L E B R AT E H A I T I A N H E R I T A G E M O N T H HAITIAN HERITAGE MONTH is a nationally recognized month celebrated in May of each year. It is a great time to celebrate the vibrant culture, distinct art, and delectable cuisine, as well as to get to know people of Haitian origin. It is fittingly the perfect opportunity to get to know the outstanding dentists at Phanord & Associates, P.A., led by Dr. Roger Phanord and his twin sons, Kevin and Kyle Phanord, who are all of Haitian descent. Phanord & Associates, P.A. celebrates Haitian Heritage Month each year and warmly greets current and new customers with a friendly smile each time they walk through their doors. A unique family dentistry, Phanord & Associates, P.A. is committed to building better smiles for a healthy lifestyle. The leading dental practitioner, Dr. Roger Phanord, is a doctoral graduate of the University of Florida College of Dentistry. Phanord & Associates opened in June 1988 and recently expanded their practice by opening Sabal Palm Dental Associates, P.A. in the Little Haiti community. Sabal Palm is now Phanord & Associates’ sister company and a welcome addition to the dental community, as the Phanord family provides quality oral care at both dental practices. Dr. Phanord’s twin sons, the dynamic dentist duo, are eagerly following in their dad’s footsteps. The duo completed infant oral health evaluation and care at the UF Pediatric Dental Residency Program, where they did a Pediatric Dentistry Rotation handling everything from participating in pediatric seminars,

providing dental treatment to kids and observing pediatric dental care under general anesthesia in operating rooms, to participating in procedural sedation using oral and nasal agents, and providing dental treatment of specific healthcare for adults. The brothers went

on to do an oral surgery rotation where they completed one-week long rotations per semester in the student oral surgery clinic at UF College of Dentistry and completed multiple simple, as well as surgical extractions and alveoloplasties over the past two years. Now equipped with degrees in hand and a wealth of experience, the Haitian sensations are committed to taking Phanord & Associates, P.A to the next level. The dental practice provides a wide range of general dentistry services including: Comprehensive exams; Implants; Cosmetics including veneers, crowns, bleaching; Fillings; Deep cleanings and regular cleanings; Bridges; Extractions; Oral surgery involving wisdom teeth removal and

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The Board of Directors and CEO Alden J. McDonald, Jr. has announced that Todd O. McDonald was named the Bank’s President effective May 1, 2022. Todd joined Liberty in 2003 after earning an undergraduate degree from Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA and ultimately a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management in 2013. In his nearly two decades of service to Liberty Bank he has held positions in

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oral sedation; Orthodontics (braces and Invisalign); Pediatric Dentistry for kids of all ages beginning at 1 year old and for children with disabilities; and Dentures (both complete dentures and partial dentures), among others.

Phanord & Associates, P.A. and Sabal Palm Dental Associates, P.A. are dedicated to serving patients in a caring and clean environment that allows them to feel safe and secure while receiving the best dental care. All services are provided using new technology, including 3-D X-Rays, digital scans and 3-D printers! Policies are in place to ensure that patients are safe in every case. In the age of COVID-19, equipment is sanitized before, during and after each visit. Both practices welcome all patients from different backgrounds, and their staff speaks several languages, including Spanish, Creole, and French. Offering general & cosmetic dentistry, pediatric dentistry, and oral and maxillofacial surgery, both offices strive to meet and exceed all of

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mortgage, marketing, consumer and commercial lending, Human Resources, Asset Liabilities Committee (ALCO), Credit, SIC Committee, and the board of directors of Liberty Bank. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy where he developed national partnerships that have produced several new revenue streams, helped raise $30 million in tier 1 capital (which allowed Liberty to cross $1 Billion in Assets) and refined existing initiatives around the bank and

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within the Liberty Financial Holding Company. Todd continues to grow his business/ banking knowledge and Liberty’s community presence through his varied board work, community involvement and academically in LSU’s Graduate School of Banking program which he is scheduled to graduate in June of this year. “I am excited about the opportunity to continue to serve Liberty’s community focused mission and the legacy founded by Dr. Francis and Alden McDonald. I’ve been singularly driven to build solid stakeholder partnerships and evolve financial products which meet the financial needs of an everchanging world. This next 50 years will be extraordinary as we reshape our culture, talent and organizational capabilities which will make us more agile, more competitive, and more effective in our efforts to close the wealth gap in underserved communities across the country.” Under the continued guidance of bank founders, CEO, Alden McDonald, Jr. and Chairman, Dr. Norman C. Francis, Todd will continue the legacy as President of the bank responsible for the execution and delivery of new

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their patient’s dental needs. If one thing is certain, patients will have something to smile about when they leave Phanord & Associates, P.A. and Sabal Palm Dental Associates, P.A. If YOU want to build a better smile for a healthy lifestyle, be sure to visit Phanord & Associates, P.A. for your oral care needs. Phanord & Associates, P.A. is located at 1245 NW 119th Street in North Miami, Florida. Opening hours are Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sabal Palm Dental Associates, P.A. is located at 5337 NE second Avenue in Miami, Florida. To make an appointment, call 305-685-7863 or 305-758-0815. Also, visit Phanord & Associates, P.A. online at www. phanord.com.

TRUST NAMED and existing corporate objectives while building a new culture and driving future innovation. “Todd has the leadership skills, vision and drive that the Bank needs in these unprecedented times. I’m excited to see him continue to build a culture and team committed to push the bank to new levels. I know that our amazing staff, friends and family will allow him to enjoy the same levels of support and dedication to which I have been privileged for the last fifty years” CEO, Alden McDonald. "Maintaining continuity, loyalty and an unquestioned commitment to everything we founded Liberty to be and mean to the undeserved was a crucial factor in our naming Todd as president. With Todd contributing to the significant growth that Liberty has experienced I look forward to the future under his leadership as we continue to impact the community as the nation’s largest African American owned bank!” Dr. Francis. Todd is a lifelong resident of New Orleans and continues to reside in the city with his wife, Crystal, and their three children Justice (8), Jordyn (5), and Joy (2).

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NEWS N AT I O N A L N U R S E S W E E K The advent of modern nursing is credited to Florence Nightingale, who laid the foundation for professional nursing through her tireless work during and after the Crimean War. As a nursing manager on the frontlines, Nightingale introduced hygiene protocols and other measures that drastically reduced infections and deaths in battlefield hospitals. Today, Nurses work in a wide range of specialties and settings, from school nurses who administer vaccines to highly specialized oncology nurses who assist in life-saving treatment decisions. To acknowledge the contributions of nurses and call attention to their working conditions, the International Council of Nurses established May 12 as International Nurses Day in 1974. The celebration was extended to a week a few years later, and National Nurses Week was officially born in 1994. Sponsored and promoted by the American Nurses Association, the week-long event highlights the crucial contributions that nurses make to the community.

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From assisting with life-threatening ER crises to delivering babies and caring for the elderly in their last moments, nurses perform some of the most difficult and heartbreaking tasks in the medical world. As workers who perform the most essential healthcare tasks, nurses serve as the first point of contact for most patients.

National Nurses Week honors their contributions and sacrifices and reminds us to thank the medical professionals who keep us healthy. It is celebrated between May 6, National Nurses Day, and May 12, the birthdate of celebrated nurse Florence Nightingale. HISTORY OF NATIONAL NURSES WEEK 

Once viewed as lowly doctors’ assistants, nurses are now recognized as highly specialized professionals with a wide range of skills. Today, becoming a nurse requires four years of study and extreme focus and dedication. This versatile career with dozens of specialties is a crucial link between patients and doctors.

In the U.K., nurses celebrate with an annual ritual based on Florence Nightingale’s nighttime visits to injured soldiers, which earned her the nickname “Lady with the Lamp.” On May 12, a ceremonial lamp is passed along a line of nurses from the Nurses’ Chapel at Westminster Abbey to the abbey’s High Altar, symbolizing the passage of knowledge.

SUMMER FINANCIAL LITERACY CAMP OFFERED ONLINE Junior Wallstreeters, Inc. a non-profit, is excited to provide an online youth summer camp. The camp is great for preventing learning loss and offers a fun environment for students to learn financial and investing concepts. The camps will teach students lifelong financial education skills and discipline through 10 lessons with an emphasis on African American history and culture. Chisolm, Executive Director of Junior Wallstreeters, Inc states: “In addition to topics like budgeting, banking, and investing in the stock market, our camp goes beyond others by exploring community wealth building through investment clubs.” “Simply put,” Chisolm says, “our goal is to teach financial knowledge to eliminate the wealth gap by showing young people how to properly use money as a tool. According to a recent report by McKinsey & Company, the average median family wealth for African American households is $24,000 to $164,000 for white family households. These camps are not only for African Americans but for all underserved communities. One parent whose child participated last summer wrote:

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sessions. The Financial Literacy and Investing Camp will be held virtually every two weeks for six weeks between June 27st-August 5th, from 10am3pm EST with a 1 hour lunch break. The Introduction to Cryptocurrency will be held from July 11th-15th from 11:00-5pm EST. The Introduction to Real Estate Investing and Advanced Investment Clubs Camps will be held July 11th to July 22nd from 12pm-5pm EST and July 25th-August 5th from 10am -3pm EST. Students must be between the ages of 12-22 and have a computer with Internet access. Parents with younger children should contact Mr. Chisolm. The cost of the two week camp session is from $300 to $325. This fee includes an electronic student handbook. Photo Source: blackenterprise.com

Dear Mr. Chisolm, Thank you for providing this camp to the youth. My son did gain a lot of useful information which he already started applying. He opened a savings account yesterday at a credit union and asked them a lot of questions about interest, types of loans, etc which I know was a direct result of being in this class.

In addition to the financial literacy and investing camp, Junior Wallstreeters is offering the following: 1) Introduction to Cryptocurrency and NFTs; and 2) Introduction to Real Estate Investing and Advanced Investment Clubs. The financial literacy and investing session is a prerequisite for these advanced

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Junior Wallstreeters have secured several scholarships for underserved students to attend the camp. Chisolm asserts: “we want to give as many students the opportunity to obtain a financial education regardless of their family's financial situation.” Families that are interested in obtaining a scholarship to attend the camp, should visit our website for the scholarship application.

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BUSINE S S D I G I TA L P L AT F O R M GREENWOOD, the digital banking platform for Black and Latino individuals and business owners, has announced the acquisition of The Gathering Spot, a private membership network focused on the Black community. Greenwood and The Gathering Spot share the same mission of supporting financial freedom for minorities through community building, entrepreneurship, group economics and wealth building. The combined company has a community of over 1 million people. Together, they will continue to deliver features including community building, personal finance content, and banking services. The Gathering Spot provides access to a premiere network of professionals, creatives and entrepreneurs, curated experiences, exclusive content, concierge services, and access to The Gathering Spot flagship clubs that include workspace, meeting rooms, event space, restaurant and bar. The Gathering Spot clubs are located in Atlanta, Washington DC, and Los Angeles. Members outside of those cities are part of the vibrant Connected City communities in New York City, Chicago, Detroit, Charlotte, and Houston. The Gathering Spot members have exclusive access to inperson experiences and online content including conversations with business and cultural leaders like Gabrielle Union, Will Packer, and Tope Awotona. Greenwood and The Gathering Spot are both focused on empowering minorities towards entrepreneurship, financial freedom, and wealth building. Ryan Wilson, Co-founder and CEO of The Gathering Spot will continue in that role in addition to being named as Chief Community Officer of Greenwood. TK Petersen, Co-founder and COO of The Gathering Spot will continue in that role and also is appointed as a Vice President at Greenwood.

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Greenwood has tens of thousands of account holders and is currently onboarding a waitlist of over 700,000 people. The Gathering Spot has over 12,000 diverse members including executives, entrepreneurs, entertainers, creatives and more. The Gathering Spot members include leaders from thousands of companies including Accenture, Apple, The Coca-Cola Company, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft,

“This combination of Greenwood and The Gathering Spot provides immense benefits to the members and will unlock a full range from financial education to banking and financial tools,” said TK Petersen, Co-founder of The Gathering Spot and Vice President at Greenwood. “We are excited to bring these two communities together and continue to innovate and roll out combined products and offerings to our community.”

moment marks a significant milestone for the culture and strength within the community,” said Ryan Glover, Cofounder & Chairman at Greenwood. “The combined efforts of Greenwood and The Gathering Spot will expand the collective power of minorities to impact the wealth gap.” To learn more and join the Greenwood and The Gathering Spot community, visit https://BankGreenwood.com/TGS  ABOUT THE GATHERING SPOT The Gathering Spot is a private network that provides minority professionals, creatives and entrepreneurs with access to the network, exclusive content, unique experiences, concierge services, and access to The Gathering Spot flagship club locations that include working space, event space and restaurant and bar. The Gathering Spot clubs are located in Atlanta, Washington DC, and Los Angeles, as well as Connected City communities in New York City, Chicago, Detroit, Charlotte, and Houston.

(Left to Right) Ryan Glover, Ryan Wilson, TK Peterson, and Paul Judge recently announced the acquisition of The Gathering Spot by digital marketing platfrom Greenwood. Photo Source: ajc.com

Meta, NAACP, Revolt, Truist, and Spotify. “The Gathering Spot prides itself on building an intentional community, one where we can celebrate each member and connect them to the resources and networks they need to build on their successes,” said Ryan Wilson, Co-founder and CEO of The Gathering Spot and Chief Community Officer of Greenwood. “Joining with Greenwood is a commitment to our community, and we share Greenwood’s vision in empowering people and helping them to build opportunity and generational wealth.”

“The future of finance is community. The Black community has been a cultural leader for a long time. It makes sense that it now becomes more of a leader in business and in the future of finance,” said Paul Judge, Board member at Greenwood. “It is an important milestone to have two Black-owned companies on both sides of an M&A transaction. It brings a new meaning to the term ‘black-on-black’.” “Minorities continue to face a lack of financial inclusion and tools. Both Greenwood and The Gathering Spot have been leading conversations on access to capital and the power of minority financial inclusion. This

Greenwood is a digital banking services platform for Black and Latino individuals and businesses. Greenwood is partnering with FDIC-insured banks to give customers the ability to spend and save securely through use of best-inclass banking services and innovative ways to support Black and Latino causes and businesses. True to its mission, Greenwood allows customers the ability to round up their spend to the nearest dollar and donate the change to key charity partners. Greenwood was founded by Civil Rights leader Andrew J. Young; rapper and activist Michael “Killer Mike” Render; and Ryan Glover, founder of the Bounce TV Network, and has raised funding from six of the top seven banks including Citi, JPMorgan Chase, PNC and Truist as well as other companies including Visa, Mastercard and SoftBank.

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ENTER TAINMENT Los Angeles, CA) Lisa Ruffin, the Founder/Producer of the 28th Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant, announces the pageant is back and currently taking applications are being accepted for the 2022 nationwide registration. Only 50 young participants, between the ages of 6 and 12 years old for the pageant. The Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant is an educational program. The girls learn to wear their "C.A.P." which stands for Confidence, Awareness, and Pride. Selected participants undertake a cultural enrichment program designed to promote teamwork, self-esteem, and heighten cultural awareness. They take classes in public speaking, science, technology, and etiquette and are taught performances by award-winning choreographers. The young ladies make new friends and learn about their rich African American history. "By fostering these universal attributes at such a tender age, our girls grow to be leaders in their communities and help to change the world." Says Ruffin.

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The pageant will award over $10,000 in scholarships and prizes this year. Submit your application for participation at www.littlemissafricanAmerican.org. The last day to register is Friday, June 10, 2022.

The Pageant will be held on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, 4800 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027. About Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant  For the past 27 years, dozens of girls between the ages of 6-12 years old have participated in this program, hundreds of scholarships have been awarded, and lasting memories have been created for these young Academic and intellectual princesses. While some of them come from strong supportive families, the majority of them come from under-served, single-family homes. The pageant provides an early introduction to the arts and training in public speaking while promoting individual creativity and stimulating a heightened cultural understanding. For more information visit our website: www.littlemissafricanamerican.org Follow us on Facebook - Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant Twitter and Instagram @LMAApageant. About Lisa Ruffin Lisa Ruffin is a multi-talented performer and award-winning choreographer. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She attended The Juilliard School in New York City. Lisa has performed and

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Pam Oliver, the nation’s highestprofile African American female sports broadcaster, is the voice actor of a historic documentary about Black athletes, coaches and sports auxiliary members who competed during the Jim Crow segregated years in Georgia. The documentary, As If We Were Ghosts, airs June 13th and Juneteenth 2022, on Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB), the third-largest PBS station in the U.S. Veteran FOX Sports Analyst Oliver provides narration and select reenactments for the film, As If We Were Ghosts. The epic documentary is produced by Georgia-based Ours Studios LLC, which commissioned renowned independent filmmaker, Monty Ross, to become the senior producer. Airing on all GPB stations in Georgia, the documentary will reach approximately 3.4 million households. “They didn’t do anything wrong. Yet, they were ignored and invisible by society’s accepted standards. Yet, they accomplished their strongest, swiftest, and highest athletic goals,” said the award-winning sports journalist. Oliver, a two-time Hall of Fame inductee of Florida A&M University’s track division, added, “I am honored to be a part of telling their stories at a time when all of us welcomes inspiration from these amazing overcomers in Georgia history.” Also, a Georgia resident, Oliver joins Ross, who is the Filmmaker-in-Residence of Ours Studios. As alumni of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs)

– Oliver, Florida A&M University, and Ross, Clark Atlanta University – they know-well the stories of racial barriers that hinder success. “We appreciate Ms. Oliver’s involvement in this documentary. She is a bonus. Pam brings additional credibility to

the hidden stories about the men and women. Monty and Pam allow the focus to be on the unknown champions while highlighting the better-known athletes hailing from Georgia,” said Ron Bivins, CEO of Ours Studios.

A graduate of Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Bivins is the co-executive producer with Ross of As If We Were Ghosts. Bivins, a “ghost” football quarterback of Americus, GA’s former A.S. Staley High School, today is a prosperous businessman who owns

JUNETEENTH Hall of Famer Walt Frazier, and 1968 Olympians Wyomia Tyus and Edith McGuire. All set the pace for hundreds of professional Georgia athletes to follow their feats. Ours Studios is a Black-owned and financed company that produces film and documentaries. as well as offers a wide range of production services and spaces. In addition, its state-ofthe-art studios rentals are designed to make audio, video and livestreams for podcasts and vlogs and has two converted warehouses dedicated for film, video, and photography productions. The studio’s first documentary is As If We Were Ghosts, about how the athletic and musical accomplishments of students in Black high schools in Georgia were ignored and erased from history. Four more productions of this theme are set to be produced. The show will air on all Georgia Public Broadcasting stations in June, including on June 19th for the celebration of Juneteenth.

the rights to the documentary. Those unknown athletes who Bivins referred to, include 91-year-old Charles Freeman whose Eatonton, GA Colored School basketball team won the state’s title in the 1949-50 season, NBA Basketball

Ours Studios CEO is business tycoon Ron Bivins and its COO is Dr. Ann Wead Kimbrough, a former reporter with the Atlanta Journal Constitution and the Atlanta Business Chronicle as well as a college dean and professor. Monty Ross, who co-founded 40 Acres and a Mule with Spike Lee and co-produced many of their most successful movies, is a current Filmmaker-in-Residence at the studios helping develop future stars in the film industry.

musicians integral to the fabric of the American orchestral community. For a current list of all signatories, visit blackorchestralnetwork.org. They have collaborated with Gateways Music Festival and Working IDEAL and have received community support from the Black Music Action Coalition and is generously supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. BON started with a theory: if we increase our connection to one

another, we can harness our creativity and develop initiatives that benefit Black musicians. In the tradition of organizations like the National Association of Black Journalists and the National Society of Black Engineers, BON seeks to create an inclusive and equitable environment for Black people in the orchestral field. We see a world where Black orchestral artists easily find reflections of themselves and their complexities in the history and future of orchestral music.

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Black members of more than forty orchestras announced the Black Orchestral Network (BON), a collective of Black orchestral musicians dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for Black people in the orchestral field. The group was built on the motto, “if we increase our connection to one another, we can harness our creativity and develop initiatives that benefit Black musicians.” Seven Black musicians founded the Black Orchestral Network—Jennifer Arnold, Alexander Laing, David A. Norville, Joy Payton-Stevens, Shea Scruggs, Weston Sprott, and Titus Underwood. BON will galvanize the industry, break down barriers to inclusion, and confront long-standing inequities in treatment and process. On Monday, May 2, 2022, BON launches its first public-facing campaign focused on advancing equity and inclusion in American orchestras. Through an open letter — “Dear American Orchestras”—BON calls for American orchestras to take decisive action against racial injustice in the industry. The campaign provides a platform for allies who seek a race equity culture to commit to change in

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the orchestral community. The letter calls for: 1. Orchestras — through their Boards, management, musicians, and music directors—to hire Black musicians and support opportunities for emerging Black artists. 2. Funders — both institutional and individual—invest in the long-term viability of organizations already committed to Black orchestral artistry and think big about the possibilities for American orchestras in our changing culture and society. 3. Unions, particularly the American Federation of Musicians and related conferences (ICSOM, ROPA), to stand in solidarity with Black members by honoring the values of fair workplaces and addressing barriers to fair and equitable audition and tenure practices. On Monday, May 9, 2022, BON calls for a Day of Solidarity, an opportunity for allies, champions, and supporters, within the music industry and beyond to amplify the call to action of “Dear American Orchestras.” Supporters are asked to amplify the campaign by posting a single graphic—provided by BON— to their social timelines. The graphic will be a mosaic of the thousands of Black orchestral

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ENTERPRISE SMALL BU SINE S S CONTRAC TING SUMMIT ANNOUNCED U.S. WOMEN’S CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (USWCC) and The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce (ASBCC) in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State presents the 12th Annual National Small Business Federal Contracting Summit.

 Timely education and information on current trends, opportunities, and threats to small business contractors  Legal education important for teaming, joint ventures, and related topics  Connections to potential teaming and joint venture partners

 MEETING: 12th Annual National Small Business Federal Contracting Summit (Charleston, SC)  WHEN: Thursday, June 9, 2022, 7:30 - 4:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)  LOCATION: Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport Hotel & Convention Center, 5055 International Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29418

 One-on-One LIVE Matchmaking

This popular event boasts a robust agenda that includes:  Increased focus on making sure small business federal contractors secure our fair share of federal contracting (taxpayer)

dollars  Access to federal agencies and prime contractors (scroll to the bottom of the page to see the list of agencies and prime contractors who have been invited)

Did You Know ? The Contacting Division of the U.S. Department of State moved to Charleston, SC. Contracting representatives from several bureaus will be participating in the upcoming National Small Business Government Contracting Summit | Southeast in Charleston, SC on June 9th.

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The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) “Policy for the People” Virtual Summit Series is back for an exciting two-part Health Equity Summit on Thursday, May 12, 2022, from 11 AM to 3 PM ET. This event is complimentary. Join us as we discuss equitable health resources in maternal care and address chronic illness issues like heart disease that are disproportionately impacting Black communities. These sessions will feature subjectmatter experts, community and business leaders, and the Congressional Black Caucus members. Between each session, we encourage you to stay in the virtual platform to network with like-minded event attendees and engage with us on social media. SESSION ONE: Black Maternal Health Global to Local  Thursday, May 12, 2022, 11 AM – 12 PM ET 8 | NewYorkTrendnyc

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While low resource countries face barriers that impede access to quality care, developed countries throughout the diaspora also have records of preventable Black maternal mortality and poor Black maternal health. Globally, an estimated 810 women die each day due to complications of pregnancy and childbirth, according to World Health Organization reports. In this panel, thought leaders and medical professionals discuss the cultural and societal contributors to poor Black maternal health in the U.S. and abroad. SESSION TWO: Heavy Heart: The Impact of Heart Disease on Black Communities  Thursday, May 12, 2022, 2 PM – 3 PM ET According to recent data from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), African Americans ages 18-49 are 2 times as likely to die from heart disease than whites. Heart disease is the leading cause of death across demographics in the

United States. But this disease disproportionately impacts African American communities. In this session, we will discuss cardiology in Black patients,

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EDUCAT ION N A S A S E E K S E A R LY C A R E E R NASA invites both early-career and senior scientists to explore fellowship opportunities in its postdoctoral program and share in NASA's mission to develop advancements in science, technology, aeronautics and space exploration. The deadline to apply for this cycle of fellowships is July 1, 2022. Learn more or apply for fellowships in the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP). ORAU manages the NPP for NASA. “The NPP includes diverse scientific and technological fellowships offered at NASA and one-of-a-kind educational experiences that prepare future leaders for NASA and the academic community,” said ORAU NPP Program Director J. Scott Miller, Ph.D. “ORAU supports NASA's goal to build an inclusive, collaborative, open, and innovative work environment that enhances work-life balance and encourages career development for postdoctoral fellows.” This program offers unique research opportunities to highly-talented U.S. and non-U.S. scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects with top scientists at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters or at a NASA-affiliated research institute. These one- to three-year fellowships are competitive and are designed to advance NASA’s missions in space science, earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems and astrobiology.

DEADLINES AND ELIGIBILIT Y Annual NPP application deadlines are March 1, July 1, and Nov. 1. Scientists within five years of having received their degrees are eligible to apply as a postdoctoral fellow; scientists who

have received their doctorates more than five years previously may apply as a senior fellow. After the first year as a postdoctoral fellow, scientists interested in management may apply to the postdoctoral management program at NASA Headquarters. BENEFITS Stipend rates for these NASA postdoctoral fellows currently start at $63,000 per year. Supplements are provided for higher cost-of-living areas and certain academic specialties. The stipend amount for a senior postdoctoral fellow is based on the location of the appointment,

R AC I A L D I V I D E On the new episode of the Let’s Talk STEM with Dr. Calvin Mackie podcast, Jackie Smalls, Chief Programs Officer at Code.org, talks about the racial divide in STEM education and technology. She says the COVID-19 pandemic exposed the gap between STEM learning in White communities versus more limited opportunities in many predominantly Black & Brown schools across the country. “In terms of the gaps, we knew gaps existed, but I think the pandemic just really exposed how big those gaps were and who actually has access,” Smalls tells host Dr. Calvin Mackie. “And it's a shame. We shouldn't have to park a bus in a neighborhood to make sure that all students have access to WIFI. It baffles me how we think that this is not something that should be free and accessible to everyone.” Calling out technology companies, Smalls says if they want to make a difference in our society, they should be providing Wi-Fi everywhere. In a conversation with Dr. Mackie, the topics include what it takes to overcome roadblocks to excelling in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields; why it’s critical for Black & Brown students to have access to STEM learning; and the important role that mentors play in encouraging STEM careers. “I always mention that I went to a HBCU (Historically Black College & University), and actually that's the first time I saw a Black woman lead a biology department,” Smalls recalls, noting that the professor convinced her to engage in

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experience (number of years beyond the doctoral degree) and career achievement, including academic rank and professional title. Available benefits include health insurance supplements, professional development resources, a research

allowance up to $10,000 per year and relocation reimbursement. LEARN MORE AND APPLY Beginning with this current application cycle ending on July 1, NASA has reopened eligibility to foreign nationals who are eligible for the Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status. See eligibility and requirements for more details. Learn more about the NPP, including how to apply, eligibility and requirements, additional benefits and what to expect during the application process at https:// npp.orau.org. For additional information, email npp@orau.org.

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STEM. “I always thought about teaching, but I didn't necessarily think about STEM. I was at South Carolina State on an ROTC scholarship and they came to me and also said, ‘If you change your major to

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ORAU provides innovative scientific and technical solutions to advance national priorities in science, education, security and health. Through specialized teams of experts, unique laboratory capabilities and access to a consortium of more than 100 major Ph.D.-granting institutions, ORAU works with federal, state, local and commercial customers to advance national priorities and serve the public interest. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and federal contractor, ORAU manages the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education for the U.S. Department of Energy. Visit https://www.orau.org for more information. According to NASA, it is America’s civil space program and the global leader in space exploration. The agency has a diverse workforce of just under 18,000 civil servants, and works with many more U.S. contractors, academia, and international and commercial partners to explore, discover, and expand knowledge for the benefit of humanity. With an annual budget of $23.2 billion in Fiscal Year 2021, which is less than 0.5% of the overall U.S. federal budget, NASA supports more than 312,000 jobs across the United States, generating more than $64.3 billion in total economic output (Fiscal Year 2019). Learn more at https://www.nasa. gov/about Source: ORAU

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Smalls shifted to pre-med biology as her major. After graduating, she was an environmental scientist in the U.S. Army. Today, she says, people must understand their opportunities: a software

But racial barriers are real. “I had a student tell me that she walked into a college computer science class, a Black girl…The professor, came to her and said, ‘Are you in the right class?’ “ At code.org, “we are trying to make sure computer science is accessible for all students,” says Smalls. The nonprofit is dedicated to expanding access to computer science in schools and increasing participation by young women and students from underresourced communities. “You’re teaching a society,” lauds Dr. Mackie. “I believe you have a voice that every mother and every father need to hear because it's credible, it's transparent and it's authentic.” Dr. Calvin Mackie founded STEM NOLA in 2013. The New Orleans non-profit is committed to expanding STEM education, especially in communities of color. In July 2021, Dr. Mackie launched STEM Global Action, a campaign and network pursuing STEM education for children, parents and communities. His initiatives have impacted more than 100,000 students, 20,000 families and 5,000 schools across the U.S., and in five countries.

engineering or science, we'll actually give you more money. We'll cover your room and board.’ “ With the expanded scholarship,

development bootcamp can launch a $90,000 a year career. “It's a matter of the education of our community, knowing those opportunities.”

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The STEM Global Action website includes:  STEM Global Action Today, a newsletter with comprehensive articles on some of the most important issues related to STEM, and takes readers into the lives of STEM educators and their extraordinary students, who will be the STEM leaders of tomorrow.  STEM Global Action Data Center, a onestop resource library for studies, reports, video presentations and news coverage about STEM.

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M E TROPO LITAN BL AC K BAR ASSOCIATI O N A N N IV E R SA RY G A L A THE YEAR: Tracy Richelle High, Partner, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

The Metropolitan Black Bar Association will host their first in-person Gala - L.E.A.P. Into Excellence: Return of the Black Bar in two years hosted by award-winning, NY1’s In Focus host and author Cheryl Willis at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers on Friday, May 20, 2022. The Black-tie evening will celebrate the 2022 stellar legal honorees including:

 PUBLIC SERVANT OF THE YEAR: Alvin Bragg, New York County District Attorney

 CORPORATE COUNSEL OF THE YEAR: Shannon J. Hales, Managing Director and General Counsel, Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

The 2022 Gala will include: cocktail reception, seated dinner, awards presentation and dancing and music by Niara Sterling and DJ Jon Quick. The 2022 Gala Co-Chairs include: Lori Douglass, Partner, Douglass Rademaker LLP; Trey Muldrow, Partner, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and Rose Pierre Louis, COO, NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy Research. The 2022 Gala event production by Bee Season Events.

 JURIST OF THE YEAR: Honorable Edwina G. Mendelssohn, Deputy Chief Administrative Judge, Office for Justice Initiatives NYS Unified Court Systems

Metropolitan Black Bar Association’s 38th Annual Anniversary Gala Friday, May 20, 2022 | 6:30 PM | Pier 60 at Chelsea Piers, New York City

 TRAILBLAZER OF THE YEAR: Cynthia Bookhart Adams, Managing Director, Legal and Compliance, Jefferies LLC

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For more than 50 years, Advancing the Community of Tomorrow (ACT), the Cathedral of St. John the Divine’s preschool, afterschool, school break, and summer program for youths ranging from toddlers to teens, has kept kids engaged and active. This year, ACT is proud to add even more outreach to lower-income families to its wide variety of nurturing, creative, and educational summer camp options, all held on the expansive grounds of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue (at 112th Street) from June 27 through August 26, 2022. Over the past five decades, families around New York City have relied on ACT for trustworthy, safe, age-appropriate childcare and adventurous summer fun. For 2022, ACT is expanding the reach of its summertime activities for underserved children and youths. With the help of a generous grant by the West Harlem Development Corporation, ACT is now able to provide financial aid to families living in the West 125th – West 155th Street area. ACT has previously offered scholarships and affordable options for families, and

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this new partnership with the WHDC will help increase its reach throughout upper New York City. Both fun and safety are primary focuses for ACT’s currently season, particularly as the city continues to recover from the COVID pandemic. Families can rest assured that their children will remain safe and protected while having access to a wide variety of arts, nature, science, sports, and collaborative activities through the 9 weeks of summer camp sessions. The activities include creative crafts, water rides, outdoor games, and much more. All of the camp sessions make full use of the Cathedral’s expansive grounds, comprising lush green gardens and playgrounds perfect for spurring kids’ imaginations. For more information on all of ACT’s summer camp opportunities and yearround programs, visit stjohndivine.org/ education/act.  About Advancing the C ommunit y of Tomorrow ( ACT ) Founded in 1971, ACT provides a safe haven where toddlers to teens from many faiths, cultures and economic

backgrounds gather to learn, play and grow, as they participate in a broad range of programs among highly-trained and caring adults. ACT consistently provides children and their families with high quality services that sustain, support and enhance their ability to thrive in diverse communities. ACT offers year-round, affordable, reliable, nonsectarian and socially enriching educational programs and special events for families in and around the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, the world's largest Gothic cathedral. The Cathedral of St. John the Divine is the Cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of New York. It is chartered as a house of prayer for all people and a unifying center of intellectual light and leadership. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cathedral has responded to changing needs in the local community and across the city and state. People from many faiths and communities worship together in daily services held online; the soup kitchen serves roughly 50,000 meals annually; social service outreach has an increasingly

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varied roster of programs to safely provide resources, aid, and COVID testing to the hardest-hit New Yorkers; the distinguished Cathedral School prepares young students to be future leaders; Advancing the Community of Tomorrow, the renowned preschool, afterschool and summer program, offers diverse educational and nurturing experiences; the outstanding Textile Conservation Lab preserves world treasures; concerts, exhibitions, performances and civic gatherings allow conversation, celebration, reflection and remembrance—such is the joyfully busy life of this beloved and venerated Cathedral.

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choreographed in over 20 countries.

Lisa’s first professional job, she choreographed Kool and the Gang’s, “Joanna” video, which won an American Music Award. In addition, she choreographed “The Artist Journey” and “Funk Blast” for Paul Allen’s $450 million dollars, “Experience Music Project,” produced by Digital Domain. Lisa is the youngest AfricanAmerican woman to choreograph a Broadway Stage production, “Up Close and Personal” at the Lunt Fontaine Theatre.

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Additional choreography credits include televisions, “Moesha” starring Brandy, “The Steve Harvey Show,” and the NAACP ACT-SO Awards. Lisa has worked with Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, James Brown, George Clinton, Rodney Cromwell, just to name a few. Lisa returned to her theatrical roots last year and decided to share her creative talents at the University of Southern California in the Musical Theatre Department. Lisa was honored to work at the University of Southern California’s “Spring Awaking” as the Choreographer and

Intimacy Coordinator. Lisa started the beginning of this year by choreographing “SEIZE THE KING” at the University of Southern California. Lisa choreographed and received glowing reviews for her choreography for “In the Continuum” at The Ensemble Theatre of Santa Barbara. Lisa will return to The Ensemble Theatre; this fall to choreograph the stage play “CARMEN.”

Lisa created and implemented Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant, the longest-running scholarship pageant for young girls,

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in that age group. This educational program is in its 28th year of operation. Over 200 Little Miss African American Alumni have graduated from colleges like USC, UCLA, and Spelman. If you want to learn more about Lisa you can go to her website at LisaRuffin.com. Contact: For RSVP Coverage, interviews, photos, or information. Edna Sims, Owner, ESP Public Relations 310.770.8117 ~ esppr@icloud.com

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WHAT: I Don’t Care if You Like Me, I Like Me is a daily motivational in the voice of the late Bernie Mac. It’s a humorous but poignant page-a-day prescription for a better life and career.

at a time.”) This book's about to make a huge impact on millions of people of all ages. Typical Bernie Mac, giving back on his birthday. On October 5th, Mac would have turned sixty-four.

We all know that Bernie Mac has been passed on for thirteen years, but here's the thing... He's still making a huge impact on folks, and he's about to make some serious history as the first author of a daily motivational book who's done it from the other side. Bernie’s widow Rhonda R. McCullough teamed up with Walker-Bryce Creative to write a page-a-day self-help book full of Bernie’s own words of wisdom and good old solid advice, all delivered in his unmistakable voice with no sugar-coating, period. He's tellin' it like it T-I-Iz, just like he did in his standup and in his life. With a foreword by Sinbad, an afterword by Lil Rel Howery, and early endorsements from Sherri Shepherd (“It’s the perfect combination of comedy and truth, just like you’d expect from Bernie Mac.”) and Courtney B. Vance (“An undeniably funny and poignant strategy for reaching your fullest potential one day

WHO: Bernie Mac was an actor and comedian with his roots in the Chicago comedy clubs. He’s best known for his role in The Bernie Mac Show and as one of the Kings of Comedy. His legacy lives on in his work and in his words. Rhonda R. McCullough is the overseer of the Bernie Mac estate as well as the President and CEO of the Bernie Mac Foundation. Rhonda is also a film and television producer. Most importantly, she knows everything there is to know about Bernie Mac… and she’s got some stories to tell. Walker-Bryce Creative, LLC: Denise JordanWalker is a celebrity publicist, manager, radio personality, voice talent, producer, and writer. Denise was Bernie’s Chicago publicist and is Rhonda’s publicist. Melinda K. Bryce is an accomplished writer with multiple books and screenplays to her credit.

MICHELLE OBAMA REVEALS TONED ARMS ROUTINE FOR SUMMER Do you want toned arms this summer? Ever since First Lady Michelle Obama revealed her beautiful arms to the public, women across the nation have hit the gym to get their own biceps and triceps into shape. Some have even gone as far as to go under the knife to get the perfectly toned arms they desire, costing them major dollars to do so.

Exercises for Toned Arms

If sculpted arms are what you’re looking to develop, take a look at these helpful workouts from trainers who have trained our Forever First Lady. These workouts will set your arms on a journey to being in the best shape they have ever been. A. Pilates Boxing is great to achieve Michelle Obama’s toned arms Standing with your feet a hip-width apart and

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your knees bent. Maintain a neutral spine by hinging forward from the waist. Raise your fists to your shoulders and while keeping the elbows up. Box your right hand forward clinching the abs in the process. Bring the hands to the center and switch hands. Box on each side 20 times to feel the burn. B. Biceps and Arm Circles What you will need: 5-8 pound dumbbells Holding a dumbbell in each hand, stand with your legs slightly wider than hip width with your elbows bent and palms up. Keeping the spine straight, squat and circle your left hand up and in toward your shoulder in a circular motion as if beckoning someone towards you. Reverse the motion towards the lower hand and repeat for 16 reps. Don’t forget to do the same on the other side.

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Join us July 22-24, 2022 in the Hamptons with New York's leaders, businessmen, and cultural elite for a festive and fun-filled weekend. ART & SOUL: Hamptons will celebrate art created by influential and emerging Black, Indigenous and Artists of Color living in the Hamptons. The opening reception will be hosted by the Southampton African American Museum, taking place at and in collaboration with the Southampton Arts Center — a hub that is helping to strengthen arts and culture for the entire community. A special film screening of

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C. Tricep Swing What you will need: Two 5 pound dumbbells Lie faceup with your feet on the floor and your knees bent; take a 5-pound dumbbell in each hand and keep them a few inches off of the floor. While keeping the arms straight, raise the left arm over the chest while the right arm stays over the head. Lower and repeat for 15 reps with the left arm and repeat on the right arm. Do 2-3 sets.

D. Opposite Arm and Leg Lift helps to gain toned arms This exercise requires the use of your own body weight. While on all fours, reach your right arm forward while stretching your left leg back at the same time. Hold this pose for 5 seconds then release and repeat using the left arm and the right leg to complete one rep. Do 10 to 15 reps for a full workout.

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'The Inventor" will be presented by film director Philip Musey. This weekend event will encourage people to visit the Hamptons to support and connect with artists. This experience will consist of an art walk where guests can view some of the artists in residency: John Pinderhughes (SAAM), Yubal Márquez Fleites (Arte Collective), and Jeremy Dennis (Ma’s House & BIPOC Art Studio). Guests will have the opportunity to learn about the Native American Shinnecock Tribe with a tour of Ma's House & BIPOC Art Studio located on the reservation. A highlight will be music performances by GRAMMY-Nominated Singer/ Songwriter Kenny Lattimore, TOP 40 R&B/Soul Singer/Songwriter ESNAVI, TONY-Nominated Performer Brenda Braxton (Broadway: CHICAGO The Musical), and hosted by Kevin Thompson (the Entertainer). We’ll be ending the weekend with a culinary experience

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presented by the Black Culinary Expo where celebrity chefs will curate soulful cuisine and cocktails.  EVENT AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS  SOUTHAMPTON AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM was founded and created by Brenda Simmons to promote an understanding and appreciation of African American culture by creating programs that will preserve the past, encourage learning and enhance the life of the community.  SOUTHAMPTON ARTS CENTER provides a dynamic venue to present the highest quality programming to the entire community through partnerships with a diverse slate of world-class artists, performers, educators and cultural institutions.  MA'S HOUSE & BIPOC ART STUDIO is a project that serves as a communal art space based on the Shinnecock Indian Reservation in Southampton, NY. The family house, built in the 1960s, features a residency program for Black, Indigenous,

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and People of Color (BIPOC), art studio, library, along with hosting an array of art and history-based programs for tribe members and the broader local community.  ARTE COLLECTIVE supports and empowers artists in all disciplines to showcase their work, promoting creativity and cultural awareness through collective collaboration. ART & SOUL: HAMPTONS is designed to highlight art created by influential and emerging Black, Indigenous and Artists of Color living in the Hamptons and beyond. ART & SOUL: Hamptons is led by Founder Yaya Rey, Rhonda Ridley, Black Women in Media, Black Culinary Expo, Black Long Island, with key support from the Southampton African American Museum, Southampton Arts Center, Ma’s House & BIPOC Art Studio, Arte Collective, Marianne Morrison, and the Hamlet Inn. Visit artsoulhamptonsweekend2022. splashthat.com.

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WHEREVER YOU’RE HEADED, ROLL IN THE VIP SEATS All New 2022 Equinox RS

The all-new 2022 Equinox RS adds flavor to life in the fast lane. Designed with a stylish trim, striking black interior and sporty red accents, the Equinox RS is always the hottest seat in the house.

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