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PROTECT YOUR MONEY AND YOUR INFORMATION The pandemic has accelerated identity theft – and the impact on regular people is significant. In fact, Americans have lost more than $382 million to scams related to stimulus checks and unemployment benefits. Even worse, Black and Latino consumers are more likely to be victims of fraud than their white counterparts. That’s why it’s crucial to recognize activity designed to steal your hard-earned money. We sat down with Wayne Davis, community manager from the Mt. Vernon Chase branch on 22 W 1st Street, to discuss tips and best practices for securing a better financial future. New York Trend: What should consumers be looking for when it comes to scammers? Wayne Davis: Phishing is the fancy name for emails pretending to be from reputable companies – including banks. They’re really from criminals who are trying to get your personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers. So, be very careful about clicking on a link in an email; instead go directly to the company’s website. And don’t click on attachments unless you’re sure it’s from someone you know and trust. New York Trend: Are there specific signs to look for? Wayne Davis: Scammers will often tell you there is a problem or a prize. They might say you are in trouble with the government, you owe money or someone in your family has an emergency. After setting up the problem or prize, scammers will pressure you to act immediately. No legitimate business or government agency will pressure you in this way or ask for your personal information over the phone or email. New York Trend: How can consumers protect their money and their information? Wayne Davis: Here are few best practices: • Create a separate password for each financial institution. This provides an additional level of protection in case there is an issue at one institution. • Monitor your accounts. Log into your accounts frequently – even daily – through online banking or on your mobile banking app to monitor transactions and your account balance. Look for transactions you don’t recognize and check your monthly statements. If there’s an issue, contact your bank right away. • Check your credit report. At least once a year, read through your credit reports carefully. You can request a free annual credit report from each of the three national credit reporting agencies, even if you don’t suspect any unauthorized activity on your account. Visit www.annualcreditreport.com. New York Trend: How does Chase protect customers from fraud? Wayne Davis: We see it as a partnership; we help protect your accounts and information, and so do you. We monitor all of our accounts around the clock, including using security measures you can’t see. Also, if we find or you flag a transaction that you didn’t authorize, we offer Zero Liability Protection, meaning you won’t be held responsible for it. Stop by the Mt. Vernon Chase branch on 22 W 1st Street to learn more about JPMorgan Chase’s commitment to customer security through our fraud prevention and protection tools. I look forward to working with you. Sponsored content from JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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ACTUM’S GLOBAL OUTREACH EXPANDS WITH NEW CO-CHAIR

Actum LLC, the fastest growing public strategy firm in the United States, has announced Ruben Diaz Jr. has joined the company as Co-Chair. The former Bronx Borough President and New York State Assembly member brings unprecedented experience and a deep network to Actum’s leadership team and valuable guidance on the inner workings of government for clients. As Co-Chair, Diaz Jr. adds to Actum’s formidable capabilities in government, communications and activation of communities of color and will offer key insight into the political landscape of New York and across the country. “ Actum is building an extraordinary platform that drives outcomes for clients while elevating the voices of communities of color. In less than a year, it has established itself as a global powerhouse, a direct result of its strong core values and quality people leading each client engagement. I am honored to join this team and help the company grow,” said Ruben Diaz Jr. “Ruben was a transformational Borough President who united diverse communities

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to usher in a new era for the Bronx. Thanks to that work, the borough is today a booming global destination. His leadership, vision, and bridge-building skills will be an asset to Actum, which has quickly established itself as one of the leading coalition builders in Black and Brown communities. We are happy to welcome Ruben to our team,” said Rachel Noerdlinger, Partner at Actum.

longtime friend of the Borough President. “Ruben is a tremendous addition to the Actum team. He is an icon in the Bronx and a respected statesman in national politics. The same innovation and creativity he brought to the Borough President’s office will bring real value to Actum and its clients,” said Antonio Villaraigosa, Co-Chair at Actum and former Mayor of Los Angeles.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Ruben to our team and know he will make an immediate impact on our company and clients. Actum’s strategists have served in the highest levels of government, media and business and translate that high level experience to outcomes for clients. Ruben’s addition to our team is further evidence that we are building something different at Actum,” said Michael McKeon, Partner at Actum.

“Actum’s national Black and Brown public affairs team, led by Rachel Noerdlinger and supported by Fabian Nunez, Antonio Villaraigosa and a cadre of young, talented professionals, just got even stronger with Ruben’s addition,” said the Rev. Al Sharpton, who earlier this year tapped Diaz as a board member for the National Action Network. “Whether it is standing up for the people of Vieques, Puerto Rico who endured generational damage from Navy bombing exercises, fighting for justice for the family of Amadou Diallo, or moving the Bronx forward as a City and State elected official, Ruben makes a difference in whatever endeavor he undertakes. His hiring solidifies Actum’s position as the go-to team for public affairs.”

“I am happy to congratulate Ruben on this incredible opportunity. He is already a force in the Black and Brown community and my brother will continue to build opportunities for us in his role as Chairman at Actum,” said Fat Joe, hip hop legend, Bronx community advocate and

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NEWS NEW PLAN TO ADDRESS HEALTH INEQUALITIES IN MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITIES BodiMetrics has announced several new initiatives that address health inequality in the wearable medical technology industry and increase multicultural communities’ awareness of the implicit racial bias in commercial pulse oximeters. Research published by several organizations, including the New England Journal of Medicine, has raised concerns about dangerous inaccuracies in pulse oximeters, devices that measure blood oxygen, when used by African Americans and other patients with darker skin tones. Other recent studies have also found that smartwatches and fitness bands are less effective at tracking the heart rate of people of color. “BodiMetrics medical devices’ ability to deliver accurate data is the primary reason I decided to work with them,” said Dr. Meir Kryger, professor of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine at Yale University. “Most other popular fitness devices do not provide accurate medical information for all populations. BodiMetric’s Prevention circul+ ring does.” BodiMetrics, makers of the Prevention circul+ wellness monitoring ring, previously published studies demonstrating that the Circul wellness rings provide accurate blood oxygen and heart rate readings for people of all skin tones. Now the company is taking further steps to promote health equity, including new research partnerships in the United Kingdom and Portugal to study skin sensitivity in sensors medical professionals can use to monitor health.

“Health inequality is a major issue. Our mission has always been to provide the very best data with our devices,” said Neil Friedman, BodiMetrics Co-founder and COO. “We built the Prevention circul+ to work for everyone. And we will continue to form the right relationships within consumer circles and the greater medical community to bring our solutions where they are needed.” In the United States, BodiMetrics recently formed a collaboration with Kelvin E. Boston, the best-selling financial author, entrepreneur, and host of Moneywise with Kelvin Boston, a multicultural financial wellness TV series. The collaboration will raise awareness about the Prevention circul+ for African American and multicultural consumers and healthcare providers through a new online marketing campaign, online healthcare marketplace, and sponsorship of the new Moneywise with Kelvin Boston TV series being produced for public TV stations and streaming platforms. “The Prevention circul+ wellness ring is an empowering, affordable, and easy to use wellness ring,” said Kelvin Boston. “I’m excited about informing communities of color about BodiMetric’s circul+ ring because it can help reduce health disparities by giving everyone the power to accurately monitor vital health signs, sleep, and exercise regardless of their skin tone. Now everyone can use the power of digital health monitoring to help secure a longer and healthier life.” Marilyn French Hubbard, Ph.D., President, and CEO of Healthy, Wealthy, & Wise: Change Agents, LLC and

independent third-party labs to clinical standards as well, where indicated, approved by the FDA. For more information, visit www.BodiMetrics.com.

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former Corporate Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer of Henry Ford Health, explains why the BodiMetrics research and collaborations with Dr. Meir Kryger and Kelvin Boston matter. “CDC data reveals that many racial groups are at greater risk for illness, hospitalizations, and dying before their time from the COVID-19 viruses and other preventable diseases. BodiMetric studies and collaborative efforts are timely, welcomed, and needed to help address America's health disparities." BodiMetrics is dedicated to empowering consumers with products, services, and solutions that will allow them to take charge of their healthcare, lower overall costs, and improve their well-being. All BodiMetrics products are tested by

The ultimate live-better handbook, Prevention is a trusted go-to guide that motivates readers to feel their best, head to toe, inside and out. For more than 70 years, Prevention has been a dominant thought-leader in the health and wellness space, delivering authoritative information, expert advice, and fresh, surprising healthy-living tips to our millions of monthly readers via print publications, digital platforms, and events. Hearst Magazines’ portfolio of more than 25 powerful brands in the U.S. inspires and entertains audiences across all media platforms. Hearst Magazines’ print and digital assets reach nearly 157.4 million readers and site visitors each month — 60% of all millennials and 52% of all Gen Z over the age of 18 (Source: 2021 comScore Multi-Platform © MRI-Simmons (1121/F21). The company publishes nearly 260 magazine editions and 200 websites around the world. Boston Media, LLC is a multimedia production, healthcare marketing, and streaming services company located in Baltimore, MD. The company provides financial wellness TV programs, video content, and digital wellness products for people of color and underserved communities. The company also offers streaming TV services for content creators, major brands, and broadcast enterprises. For more information about Boston Media, LLC visit moneywise.tv. SOURCE: BodiMetrics

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.

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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.

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One parent whose child participated last summer wrote: 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 sessions. The Financial Literacy and

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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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A M A N D A C L A R K, who had previous roles at Procter & Gamble and Taco Bell, is making waves in an industry and C-level position dominated by men. When Amanda joined Papa John’s in early 2020, she built an entirely new team in 12 months and made a concerted effort to bring in talent and open doors for people she knew would make a difference regardless of race, age, gender, etc. She has completely shifted the way Papa John’s approaches domestic and international development which led to the brand’s largest domestic development deal ever with Sun Holdings and expansion into new markets globally, including a historic development deal with FountainVest Partners to open over 1,350 new stores in China. In just the past two years, she has also led the brand’s expansion into Cambodia, Germany, LATAM, Kenya, Portugal, Spain, Uganda, and the United Kingdom. Amanda was named one of the 50 most influential women in foodservice in 2021 and while her approach to her career growth might not always seem linear, every role she has taken is with her goal of becoming a CEO in mind.

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Throughout the new season, Dr. Brad Schaeffer, Dr. Ebonie Vincent and Dr. Sarah Haller will deal with a large mass, a foot that “looks like a big volcano, bubbling over about ready to erupt,” and enter an “unchartered territory” of podiatry.

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In the season premiere, a woman fears losing her foot after walking on a broken tibia for 10 years, golf ball-sized bunions may prevent another woman from ever running again, and a man is dealing with intense foot pain after his big toe was transplanted to his hand.

Other cases featured during the season will include a woman whose feet have grown horns, three sisters who are all suffering from various foot fungi, a man whose foot looks like a hobbit foot, growing to twice its size due to a case of gout, and a woman with a severe case of webbed feet where only a unique treatment using fish scales in conjunction with surgery can help. Through it all, the three doctors graciously handle each patient in hopes of giving them pain-free lives. Season 4 of My Feet Are Killing Me will premiered Wednesday, May 4 at 9/8c on TLC.

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A R T S & ENTER TAINMENT NEW YORK CITY OPERA Presents ‘PRIDE IN THE PARK’ New York City Opera will present the annual Pride in the Park concert on Friday, June 17, 2022 at 7pm as part of Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America. The one-night-only performance is accompanied by live music, featuring a diverse program of selections from opera and musical theater sung by Glenn Seven Allen, Chelsea Bonagura, Lauren Hoffmeier, Brian James Myer, Peter Kendall Clark, Melanie Long, Jessica Tyler Wright and Jordan Weatherston Pitts, as well as the LaGuardia High School Choir, with Jeanne Cascio, Director. In addition, Daria Hrabova Capasso and Oleksandra Hrabova will sing Ukrainian songs in tribute with music direction by Kathryn Olander. Entry is on a firstcome, first-served basis. Performances are designed to be enjoyed casually – no tickets required – with ample seating available and free picnic blankets for audience members to borrow. For more information, visit bryantpark.org/picnics. ‘The People’s Opera’ is thrilled to return to our summer home at Bryant Park, where we can continue our mission of free performances for New York audiences,” said Michael Capasso, General Director of New York City Opera.

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as well as members of the City Opera Orchestra and will begin at 7pm on the Bryant Park Stage. Attendees may bring their own food or purchase from on-site food and beverage vendors near the Lawn. At most performances, attendees can

Bryant Park will continue to monitor and follow updated New York City and New York State COVID-19 guidelines throughout the summer as necessary. For anyone unable to attend in person, free livestream broadcasts of the performances will be available

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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)

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The series of free, live performances continues with La traviata and Lucia di Lammermoor. Each performance features City Opera’s brightest stars

– 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

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

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nationwide via Bryant Park’s website and social media platforms. New York City Opera was famously dubbed “The People’s Opera” by Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia at its founding in 1943. More than 75 years later, City Opera continues its historic mission to inspire audiences with innovative and theatrically compelling opera, nurture the work of promising American artists, and build new audiences through affordable ticket prices and extensive outreach and education programs. Picnic Performances continues the tradition of opera in Bryant Park. The 2022 Picnic Performances season is possible due to the generous support of Bank of America. “Bank of America is a long-standing supporter of the arts because we believe that a thriving arts and cultural community benefits both society and the economy,” said José Tavarez, President, Bank of America New York City. “So we are thrilled to once again sponsor Picnic Performances and combine our commitment to the arts with our partnership with Bryant Park. Together we’re helping New York City’s iconic cultural scene to thrive, while promoting green spaces and providing free access to live New York City music, dance and theater.”

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. 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.

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FIN ANCE C I T I A N N O U N C E S B LAC K H I S T O R Y M A K E R W I N N E R S Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN), a growing specialty value retailer of apparel, accessories and home trends for way less spend, primarily for African American and Latinx families in the United States, has announced the grant winners of its second Annual Black History Makers program. Managed by the Citi Trends CITIcares Council, which oversees change initiatives for the company’s customers and employees, the Black History Makers program increases awareness of Black-owned businesses and community organizations, recognizing entrepreneurs who are positively impacting their communities. After considering more than 9,000 inspiring applicants, the program awards ten $5,000 grants to Black business owners doing exceptional work. For 2022, the grant winners are:  Lena Vann – The Black Period(t) Project  Chandra Smith – PrommiMommi Foundation  Rekia Beverly – Mrs. Ashbury’s World  Terrance Cecil – Ryans Place Trucking School  Alyson Calloway – The Mamas Movement LLC  Brittney Box – Boxx The Artist  Ahriana Edwards – Vaila

 Shayna Sangster – Rise House Fitness Studio  Charita Snow – BLNK SPCE Designs  Ken Walker – K. Walker Collective David Makuen, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are so inspired by the countless talented Black entrepreneurs in our community and admire their

passion for making a difference. Our CITIcares Council deserves a special shout out for increasing the reach of the Black History Makers program and making it easy to apply. Offering these grants has been a truly humbling experience and we look forward to seeing how the program grows in the coming years. Congratulations to all of our winners!”

Citi Trends, Inc. is a growing specialty value retailer of apparel, accessories and home trends for way less spend, primarily for African American and Latinx families in the United States. The Company operates 614 stores located in 33 states. For more information, visit cititrends.com or your local store. Source: Citi Trends, Inc.

A N N UA L N AT I O N A L S M A L L B U S I N E S S S U M M I T 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.

who have been invited)  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  One-on-One LIVE Matchmaking

 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 This popular event boasts a robust

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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

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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 AR T S BLACK FEMALE SUPERHERO The now 5-time International Independent Award-Winning Film, SUGAR is a fictional tale about a single parent Mom / successful boutique owner by day, who masquerades as a vigilante by night protecting battered and abused women. Written, Directed and Produced by Indie Award winning filmmaker Jermaine Quick, the CEO of illadelstyles Entertainment LLC and EQ Films Productions. SUGAR will premiere on the big screen June 16th 6pm @ the Landmark Ritz 5 Theater 214 Walnut St. in Philadelphia, PA. Physical abuse on woman has always been considered an isolated event. Overturning Roe vs. Wade makes women more vulnerable. Thus, SUGAR (played by New York Actress Cynthia Belcher) empowers women to take charge of their life. Incorporating the nostalgia of the Black Women Comic Book heroes of the past, SUGAR depicts a single mother that is raising her daughter “Laniya,” (played by the sensational young Philadelphia actress Giselle Martin). Sugar’s heroic efforts at night get entangled with her day life, and causes Laniya to get kidnapped by her nemesis. Will she be able to protect the interest of Sugar, or will she melt away in despair? This 93 min. drama/ action indie film is registered in over 40 film festivals across the world and has received 5 awards to date. The award-winning writer and director Jermaine Quick continues to make films that question our social environment and our temperament towards the physical ill’s of this world. While most indie films from Philadelphia

 SUGA R MO V IE TR A ILER www.illadelstyles.net/sugar YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/OWU0jy-ckng SUGAR has given over 28 actors and actresses an opportunity to showcase their talent on the big screen. Jermaine Quick of illadelstyles Entertainment has continuously given 100’s of personalities and small business owners an opportunity to shine on the big screen as well, such as:  Expect Lace Lingerie Boutique  One Punch Boxing Gym  M & J Kiddie Boutique  WBNC Breaking Chains Internet Radio  The Nerve Dj’s Coalition  Jumpin 215 Internet Radio

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at the Big Palm Oasis, Enamel decides he’d rather be alone. But when an epic sandstorm blows in, Enamel saves the day. Using his teeth in a very “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” fashion, Enamel leads his scared classmates home to their worried parents. The town thanks him with an award for heroism, and everyone starts brushing their teeth and smiling. Enamel the Camel is an upbeat humorous story for children about sticking out, stepping up, and the importance of good dental care written by Dr. Mike King, a pediatric dentist in New York City since 1986. In his dental practice, Dr. Mike as he is called, uses jokes, magic tricks, and a calming nature to treat his young patients. Enamel the Camel is his latest book to help children understand and appreciate their teeth. He has pioneered the philosophy or “flossophy” as he likes to call it, that smiling and laughing should be part of a child’s dental experience. Enamel wishes he were like all the other camels who live in Camel-lot, but his front teeth are bigger than anyone else’s. And they stick out! He’s the only camel who brushes his teeth – he has to because everyone can see them. Comedian and dentist, Mike King, has built his pediatric dental practice in

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lean towards the drug life, Jermaine finds a way to soothe the familiar and raise the consciousness. Henceforth, his mid-covid Philadelphia Independent Film Festival Award for Best Local Film, his Los Angeles Motion Picture Award for Best Film in 2020, and his Black History Month nomination by the Greater Philadelphia Film Office for his fifth film “HEARTLESS.” The star-studded cast of the film SUGAR also includes the local former boxing champ Simon “One Punch” Carr (Mr. Everywhere!) who’s character is a boxing trainer. Parts of Sugar was filmed on location at his “One Punch” boxing facility in the Northeast. The soundtrack, which is produced by Jermaine Quick aka “Donta Deisel,” also host the iconic “Julia Robertson” formally of the group “Ex Girlfriend.” Her new lead track called “TAKE A STAND” will be on all major platforms. You can follow the progress at www.illadelstyles.net/soundtrack.

T E AC H I N G C H I L DRE N I M P O R TA N C E Enamel wishes he were like all the other camels who live in Camel-lot, but his front teeth are bigger than anyone else’s. Enamel has an overbite, which he brushes to a bright, glowing shine. This marks Enamel as different from his fellow camels and he’s the only camel who brushes his teeth. Because his teeth are so prominent, he gets teased at school. Despite kind words from Enamel’s friends, the bullying gets him down. After being teased one time too many during a student outing

Photo provided by Mike King an unusual manner. He incorporates comedy into his dental office in order to relax the children. Kid’s jokes, and magic tricks are all part of his treatment. Dr. Mike has managed to balance his love for pediatric dentistry with his love for the entertainment business. In addition to his thriving practice in Manhattan, Dr. Mike appears weekly at Broadway Comedy Club, New York Comedy Club, and Gotham Comedy Club and is known

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as The Fifth Dentist. He also takes his hilarious stand-up routine on the road, especially to dental conventions. Mike has appeared on Comedy Central, America’s Funniest Home Videos, and An Evening at the Improv. He has opened many times for Ray Romano and has been featured in Newsweek magazine and the New York Times. To learn more about Dr. Mike, visit www.MikeKingWrites.com.

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AR T S & ENTER TAINMENT AN N O UN C I N G O U R AB F F 2 0 2 2 A M BAS SAD O R! Multi-hyphenate star Issa Rae will serve as the festival ambassador for the 2022 American Black Film Festival. The festival, widely recognized as a leading platform for Black content creators, returns live to Miami Beach June 15-19, followed by virtual events from June 20-30 on ABFF PLAY, the festival’s custom-designed online platform.

talent and discovering new voices. Along with joining festival founders Jeff and Nicole Friday onstage for welcome remarks during opening night on June 15, Rae will screen her

highly anticipated television series RAP SH*T which she created for HBO Max, as part of the festival’s Saturday night lineup. We've got Cool People and Hot Content, and you

won't want to miss it.

As ambassador, Rae will help bring media awareness to ABFF’s 26year legacy of showcasing Black

BLACK ARCHIVES WELCOMES NEW LEAD ARCHIVIST The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc., a photographic and manuscript archival research repository in a community setting dedicated to documenting the history of Black Miami from 1896 to the present, welcomes Elaysha Bazil as the lead archivist. Bazil was previously employed with Broward County Public Schools and comes to the Black Archives with experience in archives, museums, and education from Bethune-Cookman University. While studying in Bethune-Cookman University, Bazil worked as an intern in the Archival Center at the Mary McLeod Bethune Home, as well as a Museum Docent. As an educator, Bazil served as the Peer Learning Community Captain for the 6th grade social studies curriculum for Millennium Collegiate Academy located in Tamarac, FL. Ms. Bazil will be leading the organization’s archival department, with her main duties including processing collections, managing archival donations and research requests, and overseeing IMLS grant activities. “I am overjoyed to be working at the Black Archives, and I am eager to utilize and build upon my current skillset while working in this capacity,” said Bazil. “The best is yet to come, and this is only the beginning.” In 2021, the Black Archives was awarded a $250,000 Museum Grant for African American History & Culture by the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS) to build capacity and

conduct a major digitization project of its periodicals collections, and to expand public access to its collections by migrating to a new web-based collections management software. “We are happy to welcome Ms. Bazil to the Black Archives as lead archivist,” said Timothy A. Barber, Black Archives Executive Director. “As an HBCU graduate with archival and museum experience, she brings with her a level of authenticity and understanding that is essential to the execution of our mission. Her energy and background will only further strengthen our team.” ABOUT THE BLACK ARCHIVES The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South Florida is a photographic and manuscript archival research repository dedicated to documenting the history of people of the African Diaspora in Miami-Dade County from 1896 to the present. Founded in 1977 by Dr. Dorothy Jenkins Fields, the Black Archives became one to the largest repositories for the history of Blacks in Miami-Dade County. The non-profit organization is housed at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater (BAHLT) Cultural Arts Complex, a historic landmark on the National Register of Historic Places built in 1913. The Black Archives explores universal themes of respect for human differences, responsible citizenship, human dignity, education, and community building through the lens of the black experience. We promote mutual respect and understanding and

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inspire the appreciation of black culture, arts, history, and entertainment. The Black Archives is sponsored by the City of Miami Southeast Overtown Park West Community Redevelopment Agency, the Office of City of Miami Commissioner Christine King, MiamiDade County Department of Cultural

Affairs, State of Florida Department of State-Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council of Arts and Culture and the State of Florida Section 286.25, Florida Statues, and Florida African American Heritage Preservation Network. Visit www.bahlt.org for more information.

UNCF TO HOST ’S SUMMIT ON BLAC K HIGH ER EDUCATION student success at HBCUs and PBIs. UNITE 2022 will be held in person but will offer opportunities to participate for those not able to travel to Atlanta. All plenary sessions will be livestreamed and available on the conference website. Don’t wait, register today for UNITE 2022 at UNCFunite.org.

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UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization. To serve youth, the community and the nation, UNCF supports students’ education and development through scholarships and other programs, supports and strengthens its 37 member colleges and universities, and advocates for the importance of minority

education and college readiness. UNCF institutions and other historically Black colleges and universities are highly effective, awarding nearly 20% of African American baccalaureate degrees. UNCF administers more than 400 programs, including scholarship, internship and fellowship, mentoring, summer enrichment, and curriculum and faculty development programs.

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Today, UNCF supports more than 60,000 students at over 1,100 colleges and universities across the country. Its logo features the UNCF torch of leadership in education and its widely recognized trademark, "A mind is a terrible thing to waste.”® Learn more at UNCF.org or for continuous updates and news, follow UNCF on Twitter at @UNCF.

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END NO TE S DEN NY’ S CONTES T O F FE R S ‘ PE R F EC T W E EK END O F F ’ At Denny’s, everything is better together – pancakes and eggs, burgers and milkshakes, and besties at work. That’s why we’re inviting 7,500 people and their best friends to become #Friendployees at Denny’s restaurants nationwide. And, because we know that friends who work together stay together, applicants can enter for a chance to score “The Perfect Weekend

together a chance to win ‘The Perfect Weekend Off’'.” For those applying for a gig at Denny’s and entering “The Perfect Weekend Off" sweepstakes, flexibility is our top priority. Applicants can visit their local Denny’s restaurant to complete a special “mattplication,” a perforated placemat that includes a short application with a QR code

snowboarding or even hitting up the hottest music festival of the summer – it’s their choice! The prize includes a three-day/ two-night trip with two roundtrip domestic flights, hotel accommodations for two nights and spending money.

Off” – an all-expense paid vacay for two to the U.S. destination of their choice.

that links to the entry form. Or, they can visit Careers.dennys. com to complete a simple job application and the entry form for a chance to win. No matter how they decide to enter, applicants should be sure to share their first and last name and a valid email address and phone number on their application and entry form. There is a maximum of one entry per person and sweepstakes entrants can enter without completing an application. The lucky winner of “The Perfect Weekend Off” will not only get a vacay – they’ll work for a friend-friendly brand that offers flexibility for time off with their bestie whenever they want, to do whatever they love – checking out a hoops game, going

and put your name in the hat “The Perfect Weekend Off” that runs now through June 17. NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW OR REGULATION. Sweepstakes begins Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 6:30:01 a.m. Pacific Time (“PT”) and ends Friday, June 17, 2022 at 6:30:59 p.m. PT ("Sweepstakes Period"). Sponsor: Denny’s Inc., TX Support Center, 2900 Ranch Trail, Irving, TX 75063.

“Denny’s is a company that values family and friends and we believe there is no better way to enjoy your day on – and off – than with your best friend,” said Gail Sharps Myers, Denny’s Chief People Officer. “One of the great things we always hear from our restaurant employees is how much they love our friend-friendly working environment and the flexibility of working at Denny’s. We’re excited to welcome 15,000 new employees to our restaurants and to celebrate the flexibility they’ll have with us, we’re offering #Friendployees who love to work and play NewYorkTrendnyc

Apply today for a job at Denny’s that offers the ultimate flexibility in a friend-friendly environment

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addition, guests should be aware of and comply with government guidelines regarding travel restrictions and mandatory quarantines before visiting any destination. Please note that any public location where people are present provides an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19, and Sponsor cannot guarantee that any person will not be exposed during a visit.

Denny's Corporation is the franchisor and operator of one of America's largest franchised fullservice restaurant chains, based on the number of restaurants. As of March 30, 2022, Denny's had 1,643 franchised, licensed, and company restaurants around the world including 153 restaurants in Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the Philippines, New Zealand, Honduras, the United Arab Emirates, Costa Rica, Guam, Guatemala, El Salvador, Indonesia, and the United Kingdom. For further information on Denny's, including news releases, please visit the Denny's website at www.dennys.com or the brand's social channel via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Linkedin or YouTube. www.newyorktrendnyc.com | 11

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