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T H I S S UMMER, S TUDENTS A R E P L ANNING THEI R OWN R E T U R N TO THE O FFI CE BY : M O N I C A N AT I O N With offices and workplaces closed during the pandemic, many young people looking for work experience to boost their resumes were shut out. But that didn’t mean opportunity didn’t exist. Who else could better weather this storm than the Gen Z or Zoomer generation? Despite many young people defining their generation with the name of a video conference call app, the last two years saw the lowest levels of youth summer employment since the Great Recession, hitting young people from lower-income families especially. For many people ages 16 to 24, having a summer work experience is the first opportunity to get a taste of professional life, learn and build skills, create connections and start a career journey. JPMorgan Chase who has long been committed to ensuring that young people find meaningful first employment opportunities, just announced a new $20 million, five-year commitment to support Summer Youth Employment Programs in 24 U.S. cities starting this summer. This commitment will help young adults – especially those living in underserved communities -- gain meaningful work experience and set them on a quality career pathway. And as the regional director for Chase branches throughout New York City, I am proud to announce that we are committing to this program in 2022 and supporting The Mayor’s Fund to Advance NYC, ExpandedED Schools, PENCIL, Inc. and Futures & Options. The jobs supported by this summer youth employment program will expand skill-based and career-specific employment and training opportunities, while giving young employees the experience they need to gain new skills and prepare them for the future of work. In addition to creating new job opportunities for young workers, these summer work experiences are a great way to develop early/foundational work skills; create a professional network of contacts; and earn college

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credentials and/or credits, if applicable. Today’s young people need more education and higherquality work experiences to enter into the workforce and access a successful career path to support themselves, their families and communities. The current challenges created by the pandemic along with increasing uncertainty in the economy means that young people face higher barriers to reaching long-term quality jobs. By investing in local community partners and advancing policy solutions, thousands of young adults from across the country will benefit from having experiences at a critical age that can lead to a bright future. Our young people are the next generation of leaders and they need our help. While we expect them to learn from us, we also have much to learn from them. They see the world differently than their older counterparts and bring a perspective that continues to give us hope for the future. That’s why today’s government, community and business leaders should make these types of investments for our next generation. They create stronger, more resilient communities where economic opportunity is accessible for everyone, regardless of background. That is exactly the type of future we should all want. Sponsored content from JPMorgan Chase & Co

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June is African American Music Appreciation Month! A great month to appreciate the musical contributions of African American musicians, composers, singers and songwriters in American Culture. This month is about celebrating all of the genres of music with Black roots and influences. Music has always been about sharing life's experiences. From jazz and rhythm and blues to gospel, hiphop, blues, folk, country and rock

and roll, we are sure this music has been the soundtrack to many moments of your life as it has been to ours. Throughout the month of June, Black PR Wire will honor Black Music Month with a curated Spotify playlist with YOUR favorite songs by Black artists. How can you add your favorite songs to the playlist? Follow us on social media and tell us your favorite songs using the hashtag #BPRWplaylist.

THURGOOD MARSHALL FUND AWARDS ENTREPRENEURS Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s (TMCF) annual business competition “The Pitch” was held on May 2226, 2022 at Winston Salem State University. Collegiate innovators competed in a hybrid competition and were supported by innovative workshops and mock sessions. The event brought together over one hundred students from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) located all over the United States, in addition to 12 students who competed virtually through the Metaverse. The first-place prize of $18,000 went to the TMCF MetaScholars Phoenix Team members, Zion Meslon, Morehouse College; Lance Davis, North Carolina A&T University; Nicolas Hardin, Southern University and A&M College; Marcellus Northington-Winston, North Carolina A&T University, and Georgiana Wright, Alabama A&M University. As part of The Pitch, they competed in the Metaverse, a virtual reality experience, presenting a startup focused on storage protocol decentralization designed to store private and social data on any device. First-place winners also received internship opportunities at Fanbase and business coaching with Founder and CEO, Isaac Hayes III. The second-place winners are the Future of Finance, Amber Curtis, Fisk University; Dasani Stallworth, Alabama A&M University; Elijin Rhymes, Florida A&M University; Indica Turner, Virginia State University; Nyla Chenault, Hampton University; and Ramiah Curry,

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Third-place honors went to The Pitch Sixth Sense team, Alexis Presnell, Alabama A&M University; Anita Bozhko, Alabama A&M University; Shavandra Hooks, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University; Shemaya Bridgewater, Howard University; and Treyvion Hall, Virginia State University; delivered a Non-Profit Agricultural Business that is tailored for training and educating of people in areas with high food insecurity to create a workforce for impoverished families to be taught about sustainability while also growing their own produce for consumption thus slowly decreasing food insecurity in vast parts of the country. They also

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participated had a curated experience to develop their ideas in Innovation ‘pods’ powered by Toyota Motor North America. The Pitch winners received over $30,000 in scholarships and cash prizes. Sponsors of this year’s PITCH include A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation, Medtronic, TPFoundation, Reynolds American, Chevron, Black Ambition, Daily Pay, Mytaverse, Lending Tree, Wells Fargo Bank, Fanbase and CrowdStrike. The event also featured a fireside conversation between entrepreneur Kadija Dosse from Dosse Beauty and Jermeen Sherman of Black Ambitious Prize.

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Morehouse University. GW the Future of Finance aimed to create more access to financial literacy education creating a metaverse-centric software enabling children to use cuttingedge tech for real-life simulations and gamified educational content. Participants won a cash prize of $9,000.

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received $2,500 in scholarship. “Now that we have wrapped up this years’ The Pitch, I could not be more proud of this group of stand out students,'' says Martin G. Martin II, TMCF Innovation and Entrepreneurship Division Program Director. “We selected 100 of the brightest young minds across the HBCU and PBI landscape, and immersed them into a curriculum centered around developing an intra/ entrepreneurial mindset. This signature program also provides a once in a lifetime opportunity for students to expand their networks and get feedback on their entrepreneurial career goals and aspirations that complement their classroom learning. TMCF is devoted to investing in chances for young entrepreneurs to take risks, to collaborate, and to do research on their ideas in order to progress the industries in which they are ideating in.”

 ABOUT THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE FUND INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP DIVISION Established in 1987, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the nation's largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community. TMCF memberschools include the publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Predominantly Black Institutions, enrolling nearly 80% of all students attending black colleges and universities. Through scholarships, capacity building and research initiatives, innovative programs, and strategic partnerships, TMCF is a vital resource in the PK-12 and higher education space. The organization is also the source of top employers seeking top talent for competitive internships and good jobs. TMCF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization. For more information about TMCF, visit: www. tmcf.org.

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COMMUNI T Y D R . E L I J O S E P H C o n f i r m e d to S p e a k at the U p c o m i n g TEDXQUEENSVILLAGE CONFERENCE Dr. Eli Joseph is set to deliver his second TEDx talk at the upcoming TEDxQueensVillage conference on September 2, 2022. The theme for this conference event is LIMITLESS: The Impossible is Possible. His upcoming TEDx talk is entitled Time is Your Biggest Competition. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TEDlike experience. The x in TEDx indicates an independently organized TED event, and there are thousands of TEDx events throughout the world. At a TEDx event, live speakers and performers spark deep discussion and connection in the spirit of sharing “ideas worth spreading.” TEDxQueensVillage brings the essence of Queens, showcasing local talent through talks and artistic performances. Dr. Eli Joseph is the author of The Perfect Rejection Resume, who also serves as a faculty member at Columbia

University and as a partner and medical examiner at ExamOne, a Quest Diagnostics company. He earned a bachelor’s degree at the age of 20, a master’s degree at age 21, and a doctorate degree in Business Administration while teaching at an Ivy League institution by the age of 24. In addition to being a TED member and the member of the Grammy Recording Academy, Joseph currently serves as a contributor for Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, The Enterprisers Project, and The Harvard Business Review among many other publications. His last TEDx talk was recorded and published in 2018 entitled "Can we determine success without a scoreboard" where he explains through charts, graphs, and a mathematical model, combined with personal stories, how we can determine the success of a team in a sporting event without the explicit use of a scoreboard. Be sure to follow Eli Joseph on LinkedIn, Instagram @DrEliJoseph, and Twitter @DrEliJoseph. Image Source: blackprwire.com

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ENTER TAINMENT HONORARY CHAIRS NAMED Africans Rising Together 2063 (ART 2063) is pleased to announce the selection of honorary chairs for its annual Walkathon commemorating Juneteenth and National Caribbean Heritage Month. They symbolize the pivotal role of African Americans in the historical and contemporary defense of democracy and justice. ART 2063 will honor Missouri’s U.S. Congresswoman Cori Bush as the Mother of Democracy and St. Louis City’s first African American female Circuit Attorney, Kim Gardner, as Mother of Justice. Dr. James Tucker, President of Africans Rising Together 2063, said, “We are privileged to have such distinguished leaders as our honorary chairs. Each cochair has a solid record of achievements in their respective fields, grassroots credibility, and a proven commitment to advancing democracy, justice, and equality for all people.” The Juneteenth Walkathon will take place at Forest Park, Cricket Field in St. Louis, Missouri, on Saturday, June 18, 2022. The time of the 1K and 5K Walks 7:00 to 9:00 a.m., and then from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., there will be

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festivities and entertainment, including a children’s village, including Gospel music, Soul and African food, and a variety of vendors. There will also be a Noon Day Prayer for People of African Descent and a Walk Through History featuring outstanding African Americans and Caribbean Americans who have made the United States more innovative and prosperous. The commemoration of Juneteenth is the result of the work begun by the late Dr. Ronald V. Myers Sr, MD, which culminated in Juneteenth National Independence Day becoming a federal holiday on June 17, 2021. The ART 2063’s event provides a unique opportunity for the local community to learn about and acknowledge the many achievements of people of African descent who have contributed significantly to this nation’s development and wealth. There is still time for participants to join by registering at Eventbrite Registration, www.ART2063.org, or onsite for $18.65. Seniors 55 and older and children 12 and under register for free. Everyone must register to participate in the Juneteenth Caribbean Walkathon.

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Africans Rising Together 2063 is a non-profit organization with a mission to educate people of African descent concerning the true historical significance of our experience, culture, and contributions to the world. We raise awareness of a broad range of cultural issues by leveraging education toward holistic transformation, positive actions, and strategic connections. ART 2063 provides a platform powered by partners with the shared vision of improving education, economic development, and social conditions globally for people of African descent. ART 2063’s action plan includes organizing strategic initiatives

to create social, economic, cultural awareness, and generational wealth. This will eradicate poverty and illiteracy and usher in the reconciliation and restoration of people of African descent. ART 2063’s goal is to facilitate societal transformation through the collaboration of holistic development within in 9 Mountains That Transform Society: Arts, Sports, and Entertainment; Business and Economy; Education and Reconciliation; Family; Government and International Relations; Media; Religion; Science and Technology, and Security (food and water). For more information, visit www.art2063.org.

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A R T S & ENTER TAINMENT S P R I N G 2 0 2 2 DA N C E CO N C E RT F O S T E R S D I V E R S I T Y Neema Dance Collective continues to break barriers and foster diversity and inclusion with their spring 2022 dance concert, Melanin. As with many industries, there is a lack of representation in the dance world. Neema Dance Collective provides a solution to this by ensuring diversity and inclusivity in their dance studios and performances. Melanin aims to highlight Black excellence and representation in dance. This concert is about the performers feeling comfortable in their own skin – in dance and in the world. The performance consists of two showings, with the second featuring a father and daughter dance routine, an awards ceremony, and a surprise musical performance. As a dancer and instructor, owner Grace Johnson-Wright knows firsthand the importance of diversity in dance and how it impacts young performers. “As a young dancer, I was always amazed and inspired by people who looked like me in this industry. It’s not very diverse and I oftentimes was the only (or one of few) Black performers in programs. People also assume that people of color can only perform hip-hop and jazz. But we are also classically trained in ballet and other

Tickets are currently on sale for both shows. For more information on Neema Dance Collective and to purchase tickets to Melanin, visit www. neemadancecollective.com. For media inquiries, please e-mail Jay Simms at jay@candicenicolepr.com. Neema Dance Collective (NDC) is a performance-based dance studio and company composed of local dance students, and professional, and preprofessional dancers who study and perform a variety of dance styles. NDC Dynasty Jr. Dance Company and NDC Company are dedicated to performing compelling dance pieces to various audiences, displaying and enhancing each member’s technique and performance quality, and preparing the local and ever-growing pre-professional population of dancers through graceful movement and aesthetic choreography. NDC believes in a communal effort to

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“Black Melancholia” expands and complicates the notion of melancholy in Western art history and cultures.

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Including new commissions as well as painting, sculpture, film, photography, works on paper, and sound, “Black Melancholia” pushes beyond the iconography of melancholia as an art historical and psychoanalytical concept

recent works with pieces from the late 19th to mid-20th century.

to subvert highly racialized discourses in which notions of longing, despair, sadness and loss were reserved for white subjects. The exhibition aims to create a generative space for inspiration, solace and refuge through a presentation that blends new and

the artworks of a transnational and transgenerational group of artists,” said Tom Eccles, Executive Director of the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, and Founding Director of the Hessel Museum of Art. “The result of extensive research and scholarship

“’Black Melancholia’ is an ambitious reconfiguring of a historic narrative directing attention to a well-worn term (melancholy) and reframing it through

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mastering multiple styles of dance in the professional realm.

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A well-known figure on the art scene in Detroit, McGee created a vast catalog of works from charcoal drawings and photography to avantgarde three-dimensional pieces incorporating various media. His works have both chronicled the Black experience and celebrated his lifelong love of nature. “The Howard Gallery is pleased to be able to loan this work to an exhibition highlighting the work of Black artists through an innovative curatorial lens,” said Abby Eron, Ph.D., registrar for the Howard University Gallery of Art. “In ‘Despondency,’ McGee used the body’s language of pose and posture to convey a state of sorrow. His painting’s forms, with colors and patterns inspired by central and West African textiles, make for an impactful image. The gallery’s art loan program generates opportunities for programming and internships for Howard students at museums nationwide, including the Hessel.”

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forms of dance. This is why I created Neema Dance Collective and why we host our annual showcases. It’s important for me to create a space where my dancers can be themselves and to also show that we can host large-scale performances.” Stated Grace Johnson-Wright.

H OWA R D U A RT WO R K F E AT U R E D The Howard University Gallery of Art painting “Despondency” (c. 1961) by Charles McGee (1924-2021) is featured in the “Black Melancholia” exhibition in the CCS Bard Galleries at the Hessel Museum of Art from June 25 through October 16, 2022.

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on the part of Nana Adusei-Poku, Ph.D., this large-scale and contentious exhibition reckons with the past and portrays a complex present and future for artists of the African Diaspora.” In framing this expanded understanding of melancholia, the exhibition begins with a historic survey of works by Black artists, many on loan from historically Black colleges and universities, including Howard, Spelman and Clark Atlanta, which represent some of the primary institutions collecting and exhibiting these works at the time of their creation. Foundational to the exhibition is the inclusion of artist Augusta Savage (1892–1962), whose work has largely been lost due to lack of preservation and stewardship. Her sculpture “Realization” (1936), which is presented via black and white photographs within the exhibition’s opening room, depicts a nude Black woman and man curled up next to her, representing the moment of realization of freedom of two previously enslaved individuals. Savage’s choice to show two figures establishes a counternarrative to the socially isolated individualistic pain of the white male subject, as embodied in Rodin’s “The Thinker” (conceived in 1880). To learn more about the “Black Melancholia” exhibition, visit ccs.bard. edu.

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FA SHION NEW DESIGNER CHANGES SCOPE WJM Public Relations and Doncel Brown cordially invite you to the new gamechanging clothing line Generation Typo. Generation Typo is a first-generation clothing line that believes in self-expression through clothing. There are a few things that can transcend through various generations and cultures. Music and clothing can help people connect and identify no matter the age or background. Generation Typo, understanding this concept, wanted to use fashion and clothing to help bridge the generational gap and give everyone a voice through their fashion and clothing line. Generation Typo believes that everyone should have and will have a voice. Generation Typo is an apparel brand focused on creating dialog between generations, and recognizing those who are willing to share those conversations. Rising fashion designer Doncel Brown launched his first fashion line in March 2021, and his second collection October 2021. The first line of clothing entitled "Intro Szn" made its first public debut at DC Fashion Week in September and completely stole the show. The next official "Runway Collection" will take the stage at the upcoming New York Fashion Week this September. Generation Typo is a clothing brand focused on creating a dialogue between generations and recognizing those willing to share those conversations. They will be focusing on fearlessly challenging the difference of opinions and values

between different generations. Generation Typo provides apparel and items that spark these conversations, thereby building a community that allows everyone to have a voice. Generation Typo keeps shining, and is currently established as an apparel brand, as well as, symbol to showcase the acceptance of generational differences. From the Baby Boomer Generation to the newest Gen Z's, the previous generation often believes that the next is doing "it" wrong. The "Red Typo," line has been carefully crafted within the apparel, the red underline includes branding that we have all be conditioned to associate

Beverly Center is exclusively showcasing Black designers and Black-owned brands with its new, one-of-a-kind EMERGE in Color luxury boutique retail experience from June 17-July 23. Curated by Maison Black and The Black Fashion Movement, EMERGE In Color will exclusively sell products created by Black designers and Black-owned fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands from across the country. Nearly 50 designers and brands representing fashion, beauty, eyewear, home goods and more will be showcased in a beautifully designed space on Level 7 of the iconic shopping destination.

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praise from influencers such as DJ Quick Silva, Mya and Torei Hart just to name a few.

with an error or "Typo." Generation Typo utilizes this throughout the brand to highlight those projected typos or generational opinions. Doncel is an American Entrepreneur, Investor, and Clothing Designer. Doncel was raised in Southern Arizona, moving to the DMV during his mid-way point of high school. Before finding success as Entrepreneur, Doncel excelled within the Tech Industry for his work in the business development sector. He saw himself as one of the youngest within his positions at multiple Fortune 500 companies including Apple. He earned

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EMERGE in Color was conceived by Taubman Vice President of Specialty Leasing Lori McGhee-Curtis to improve retail opportunities for Black businesses. “My dream with EMERGE in Color was to bring together the highest caliber of established and emerging Black designers and Black-owned brands to help them reach new levels of success within brickand-mortar retail,” said McGhee-Curtis. “In doing so, we are not only bringing their brands to life in the physical space, we are also providing our customers with exceptional merchandise that can’t be found at any other location in the LA market.” Maison Black’s Founder and Chief Creative Officer Tori Nichel, and The Black Fashion Movement’s CEO and Founder Frenchye Marie Harris, bring more than 20 years of experience in design, luxury retail merchandising, marketing and public relations to their curation of EMERGE In Color. By curating EMERGE In Color, the founders are shifting culture, and are disrupting industry complacency with an accelerated mission to bridge community and commerce through the luxury shopping experiences that celebrate, highlight and sell Black- designed and Black-owned products. “Our shared vision is to create luxury

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ensuring sustainability and helping these businesses to stand the test of time.” With 1.7 trillion dollars of Black spending power in the U.S., less than 10% of fashion and accessory brands are Black-owned and less than 1% of Black-owned brands are carried in American retailers. Taubman’s EMERGE Curated by Maison Black and The Black Fashion Movement is changing that narrative.

“The unavailability of Black-owned brands and products that serve the AfricanAmerican community is profoundly impacting the African-American path to purchase,” noted Harris. “Creating in-store opportunities for customers to touch, feel and try new products while shopping could be essential to building long-term loyalty and have a significant economic impact on the brands.”

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retail experiences for Black Designers and Black-owned brands to create economic opportunities and long-term sustainability in an industry where they have often been overlooked and underrepresented,” said Tori Nichel. “By bringing inclusivity and equitable opportunities to Black designers and Blackowned brands in the retail space, we are

EMERGE In Color Initiative Curated by Maison Black and The Black Fashion Movement has brought together some of the most exciting Black-owned brands from markets across the country. In addition to the EMERGE in Color retail experience, there will be a variety of events surrounding the grand opening and throughout the 5-week pop-up, including a Black Spending Power panel. Following are a few of the upcoming events. JUNE 19 - Black Spending Power Panel Discussion, Grand Court, 10 a.m.-noon JUNE 22-23 - She Did That Short Stories screening and trunk show with Renae Bluitt in the EMERGE In Color boutique (time forthcoming) JULY 3 - Crown Act Day Beauty Panel Center Court @ noon JULY 6 - Fashion Chat with Marcellas Reynolds, author of Supreme Models and Supreme Actresses and Supermodel Friends, Grand Court, 4 p.m. Sign, Sip, and Shop with the Supermodels shopping party,

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More About “Doncel Brown”: A renaissance man can do it all—and more. As a graphic designer, clothing designer, investor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Doncel Brown shines as brightly as possible in each respective lane. Breaking barriers with his first clothing lines, working on projects with BET, and NETFLIX, running a successful business, and planning for his NEW YORK FASHION WEEK debut, he consistently turns heads and inspires with everything does. In 2016, he founded his first company 4K Life which was dedicated to marketing and graphic design. This was just the beginning, because four years later he started Generation Typo, and since then has been managing both companies with a clear focus on his clothing line, given the message it portrays. His experience working with some of the world’s top tech companies has given Doncel the business savvy to build his own companies momentum with a limited budget, no celebrity endorsements, and huge marketing campaigns. Within a short time, frame, Doncel has landed fashion shows, article writeups, and news appearances. He has mastered the business mindset, and holds an expertise in fashion designing, digital marketing, brand consulting, and augmented reality design. This is just the beginning for Doncel Brown and Generation Typo.

immediately following the panel JULY 13 - Shopping Event with famed fashion designer Kevan Hall in the EMERGE In Color boutique For more information, visit Beverly Center. com or follow @beverlycenter @emergeincolor @maisonblacknewyork @theblackfashionmovement

With LA’s largest collection of shops and restaurants under one magnificent skylight, the new Beverly Center reflects the diverse styles and tastes of Los Angeles and its many visitors. An unparalleled collection of luxury, contemporary and fast-fashion brands awaits shoppers, including Apple, Balenciaga, Burberry, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Gucci, H&M, If & Co., Longchamp, Louis Vuitton, Maje, MCM, Michael Kors, Omega, Polo Ralph Lauren, Prada, Saint Laurent, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sandro, The Webster, Traffic Los Angeles, Tumi, Uniqlo, Versace, Zara and more. An unmatched restaurant collection includes fine-dining options AB Steak by Chef Akira Back, Angler, H&H Brazilian Steakhouse, Yardbird Southern Table & Bar, and fastcasual eateries Eggslut, Tocaya Organica, and Pitchoun Bakery & Cafe. For more information, visit beverlycenter.com or follow @beverlycenter in social media. The Taubman Company LLC is engaged in the management and/or leasing of 24 regional, superregional and outlet malls in the U.S. and Asia. The Taubman Realty Group LLC’s (TRG) U.S. properties are among the most productive in the U.S. retail industry. Founded in 1950, TRG is a joint venture between affiliates of Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) and the Taubman family and is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Taubman Asia, founded in 2005, is headquartered in Hong Kong. For more information, visit www.taubman.com. Source: The Taubman Company LLC

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MOR GA N STAT E U N AM E D S YMETR A PARTNER With college graduation season in full swing, Symetra today announced a new national partnership with Morgan State University (MSU), among the nation's most diverse Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Symetra will provide multiyear, wraparound support for 25 MSU scholars by 2025, funding tuition and barrier reduction for students enrolled in the Actuarial Science program. The Symetra scholarship program is part of an initiative to promote diversity in opportunities and outcomes for students pursuing a post-secondary degree by partnering with HBCUs. “Symetra is proud to partner with Morgan State University on a new scholarship program designed to recognize and empower excellence by supporting highereducation and professional opportunities for Black students,” said Sharmila Swenson, Vice President, Public Affairs and Social Impact. “Symetra’s vision is to ‘create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.’ One way we can support that vision is to address the social and economic inequalities minority and underserved students often face by reducing opportunity barriers like lack of tuition and promoting a diverse workforce, particularly in STEM fields.” The Symetra scholarship program provides each student recipient with two types of funding over four years: direct support and wraparound services. Direct support is given through scholarships for tuition and books,

while wraparound services offer financial support to meet critical student needs such as housing, food, clothing, transportation, or other emergency funding that might be a barrier to degree completion.

 S Y M E T R A S O C I A L I M PA C T Prioritizing education and scholarship for underserved student populations with a focus on women and BIPOC communities is part of the core commitments of Symetra’s recently launched corporate social responsibility initiative, Symetra Social Impact. Over the next three years, the program aims to drive transformation across three priority areas — social commitments, sustainability and governance — through eight goals aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

FSU’s Upward Bound will receive about $3.5 million from the U.S. Department of Education to continue to build its decadeslong Gadsden County operations and to expand to Jackson County, said DeOnte Brown, assistant dean of undergraduate studies and director of the university’s Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement, or CARE, which oversees the program. CARE will receive about $2.1 million for Upward Bound in Gadsden County and about $1.4 for Jackson County. Both grants cover five-year cycles. “I’m very excited that we’ll receive additional funding to support and expand the lifechanging work we do,” Brown said. “I’m ecstatic and proud of the team we’ve put together, because this expands our reach.”

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STUDENT SUPPORT commitment to help empower underserved populations.  Achieving 65 percent employee participation in community programs via sustainability programming, volunteerism and giving.

“The need for professional actuaries in our country has never been greater and Morgan has been effectively doing its part to meet that need by producing qualified graduates in this growing field,” said David K. Wilson, President of Morgan. “Morgan’s actuarial program—the only offered by an HBCU—is a rigorous program requiring a great amount of focus and commitment from our students. Support from partners, like Symetra, provide invaluable assistance preparing our students with the necessary leadership skills to be competitive in the insurance and finance industry. Through this partnership, Morgan students in our actuarial program will have the resources to persevere and matriculate without disruption or distraction.”

CARE AWARDED FUNDS A Florida State University program that helps and inspires Gadsden County students to finish high school and college is about to get bigger and stronger.

 ABOUT SYMETRA Symetra Financial Corporation is a diversified financial services company based in Bellevue, Washington. In business since 1957, Symetra provides employee benefits, annuities and life insurance through a national network of benefit consultants, financial institutions, and independent financial professionals and insurance producers. For more information, visit www. symetra.com.

In addition to its Morgan State University partnership and scholarship funding, Symetra’s social commitments goals through 2025 include:  Creating a community financial literacy program as part of the company’s

 A B OUT MORGA N Morgan State University, founded in 1867, is a Carnegie-classified high research (R2) institution offering more than 140 academic programs leading to degrees from the baccalaureate to the doctorate. As Maryland’s Preeminent Public Urban Research University, and the only university to have its entire campus designated as a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Morgan serves a multiethnic and multiracial student body and seeks to ensure that the doors of higher education are opened as wide as possible to as many as possible. For more information about Morgan State University, visit www. morgan.edu. Source: Symetra Financial Corporation

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The U.S. government created Upward Bound as part of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. FSU launched it in Gadsden County in 1989, and administrators hail it today as one of the longest continuously funded Upward Bound programs in Florida. The program serves traditionally underrepresented students in high school and gives them information, instruction, motivation, tutoring, testing help and more to ensure that they graduate from high school, then enroll in and graduate from college. Brown saluted Upward Bound Gadsden County for a 100% high school graduation rate for students in the program in 2020 and 2021. And three students from this year’s program will enroll at FSU this summer or fall, he said. Over the past two years, 80% of students enrolled immediately in college, and 95% proved proficient in Florida Standards Assessments. “To have been consistently funded in Gadsden County since 1989 means the model we have works,” said Brown, an Upward Bound alumnus himself. “We’ve been able to graduate students from high school and get them enrolled in college. I’m a prime example of that.” Brown made straight As and served as a campus leader in the 2000s when he attended East Gadsden High School, now Gadsden County High. Upward Bound helped him to explore colleges beyond Tallahassee and to discover an interest that would remain dear to him: the arts. The program has stayed the course, with a “Saturday Academy” that conducts information workshops and takes students to see productions such as “Hamilton” or “The Nutcracker.” Upward Bound FSU also offers a Summer Residential Program that

Students and staff members in Upward Bound Gadsden County enjoy a recent trip to UniverSoul Circus in Atlanta. (Photo Source: Business Wire)

allows students to experience living and learning on a college campus. “It exposed us to something different and expanded our horizons,” Brown said about his experience in Upward Bound. “And the staff members were there to support us and be our biggest cheerleaders.” Likewise for LaKesha Brown, an Upward Bound alumna who has worked in FSU’s program for more than five years. She recently became Gadsden County project director. Like DeOnte Brown – no relation – she is a first-generation college graduate, as are all full-time staff in Upward Bound Gadsden County. CARE will use the Jackson County grant to

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focus primarily on students at Sneads High School, while its Gadsden County grant will continue to focus primarily on students at Gadsden County High School. CARE officials say they expect Upward Bound to serve 80 students in Gadsden County and 60 in Jackson County beginning in the 2022-23 school year. DeOnte Brown said CARE will use the new funds to hire additional staff members and to provide student experiences in Gadsden and Jackson counties, including college tours and ACT/SAT prep and college planning workshops. “Those are big pieces of the college-going process, allowing students to actually see themselves on a college campus,” he said.

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HE ALTH A H A G R A N T S A I M T O I M P R O V E C O M M U N I T Y H E A LT H The American Heart Association®, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on longer, healthier lives for all, has extended the application deadline for EmPOWERED To Serve Business Accelerator™ financial grant awards that empower entrepreneurs whose innovative ideas address health disparities in underresourced communities. Now through June 19, 2022, interested entrepreneurs may apply to the grant program at empoweredtoserve.org/accelerator. About 50 million people in the United States are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease because they lack the most basic needs — healthy food, clean air and drinking water, quality education, employment and housing. Historically, people of color, including Black and Hispanics/Latinos individuals, have higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) largely due to social factors. For example, cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death for Americans – about 60% of adult Black men and women have CVD. Through the EmPowered To Serve Business Accelerator, the American Heart Association supports communities, small

businesses, social entrepreneurs and innovators who are working to reduce health disparities and create ground-breaking social change. Grants are a crucial part of this support as organizers of community health efforts struggle with fewer resources to address an increased demand for services. The Association provides communities with a bank of resources that help them quickly address barriers to health equity. Applicants must provide proposed business solutions to specifically address and improve challenges presented by the social determinants of health — the social and economic conditions in which people are born, live, learn, work and play — in historically excluded communities. Upon selection, candidates will begin six weeks of intensive, online business training before presenting their proposed business solutions to a panel of expert judges at the EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator Finale, which is scheduled to occur on October 20, 2022. At that time, select candidates will have the opportunity to receive financial grants to operationalize models in their specific communities. The Accelerator’s core curriculum offers

formal instruction on design thinking, customer discovery, market positioning, brand development, fundraising and other essential business functions to help entrepreneurs enhance their business models and demonstrate the viability of projects. Since 2017, the Accelerator program has trained nearly 80 social entrepreneurs and organizations and provided almost $900,000 in financial grants. Business Accelerator alumni continue to support the lifesaving work of the American Heart Association by participating in local volunteer boards and serving as brand ambassadors at special events and in community meetings. To learn more, visit empoweredtoserve.org.  ABOUT THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

JOINT CENTER NAMES NEW VP The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies is excited to announce Tykia Warden has joined the team as Vice President of Development. The addition of this leadership position is part of the Joint Center’s strategic plan to position the think tank as the “go-to” resource on emerging issues that are critical to Black communities. “Following the addition of our Vice President of Communications Chandra Hayslett and Vice President of Operations and Finance Quinci Moody, the Joint Center continues to strengthen our position as the premier think tank for Black communities with the addition of our Vice President of Development Tykia Warden,” said Joint Center President Spencer Overton. “Tykia brings deep leadership and development experience as the former executive director for the San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation and director of Advancement at the Smithsonian Institute. Her time in Silicon Valley also exposed her to tech culture and workforce issues, which are both critical to Black communities and

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the Joint Center. Further, Tykia is versed in public policy due to her background working on Capitol Hill for a congresswoman. We are thrilled to have a superstar like her on the Joint Center’s leadership team to shepherd our fundraising efforts and build the infrastructure that allows us to deepen our relationships with our key audiences and demonstrate our impact.” “What drew me to the Joint Center was a unique opportunity to serve in a leadership position encompassing my philanthropic experience and expertise for the enhancement of racial equity and social justice issues,” said Warden. “There is important work to be done in partnership with our donors, community organizations, and civic and business leaders, and I am excited about the issues and challenges the organization is looking to tackle. I’m honored for the opportunity to join the Joint Center’s dedicated staff and help further its mission.” Warden is a development expert with 15 years of experience leading non-profit and university advancement programs, managing cross-functional teams, designing and

The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities. Through collaboration with numerous organizations, and powered by millions of volunteers, we fund innovative research, advocate for the public’s health and share lifesaving resources. The Dallas-based organization has been a leading source of health information for nearly a century. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, Twitter or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1. For Media Inquiries: 214-706-1173 Justice Harkless: 214.706.1783; Justice. Harkless@heart.org For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (2428721) heart.org and stroke.org

running comprehensive campaigns, and building a culture of philanthropy within institutions. Prior to joining the Joint Center, she was the executive director for the San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation, where she led the day-to-day business operations and development.

She also held development roles at the Smithsonian Institution and the University of Maryland. Warden earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Indiana University, Bloomington and a master’s degree in organizational communications from Bowie State University. She is currently a doctoral candidate in higher education administration at Northern Illinois University. Warden is a proud member of Jack & Jill of America Inc. Columbia, MD Chapter and a charter member of the Omega Upsilon Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority in Contra Costa County, CA. About the Joint Center: The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, America’s Black think tank, provides compelling and actionable policy solutions to eradicate persistent and evolving barriers to the full freedom of Black people in America. We are the trusted forum for leading experts and scholars to participate in major public policy debates and promote ideas that advance Black communities. We use evidencebased research, analysis, convenings, and strategic communications to support Black communities and a network of allies.

J U N E I S N A T I O N A L O R A L H E A LT H M O N T H June is National Oral Health Month. This year, Phanord & Associates, P.A., Sabal Palm Dental, P.A. and Caring Dental Services are joining other dental professionals across the nation to highlight the importance of good oral hygiene.

of overall health,” said Dr. Roger Phanord. “Having good oral hygiene helps us keep mouth bacteria under control and lessen the risk of various diseases and conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and lung infection.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), oral health refers to the health of the teeth, gums and the entire oral-facial system that allows us to smile, speak and chew.

Phanord & Associates, P.A., Sabal Palm Dental Associates, P.A. and Caring Dental Services 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. All practices welcome all patients from different backgrounds and their staff speaks

To have good oral health, you will need a good oral hygiene routine which is a lifelong commitment. A good oral hygiene routine includes brushing at least twice daily, flossing at least once a day and visiting the dentist every six months. “Oral health is a significant indicator

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several languages, including Spanish, Creole, and French. 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. Caring Dental Services has two locations: in Little Havana and Sunrise. The Little Havana office is located at 127 NW 12th Avenue in Miami, Florida. Call (305) 325-1771 to book your appointment. The Sunrise office is located at 7800 W. Oakland Park Blvd, Suite 114F in Sunrise, Florida. Call (954) 741-5006 to book your appointment.

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END NO TE S DENNY’S CONTEST OFFERS ‘PERFECT WEEKEND OFF’ 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 Off” – an all-expense paid vacay for two to the U.S. destination of their choice.

“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 friendfriendly 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 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 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

JUNETEENTH CONCLUDEs LISTENING TOUR of Fact with Soledad O’Brien is produced by Hearst Media Production Group. The October 2020 debut of the “Matter of Fact Listening Tour” launched a series of forums employing the digital platforms of many of Hearst’s consumer media brands, including 33 television stations; newspapers around the country; and many of the world’s most popular magazines — and Matter of Fact’s website, YouTube and Facebook Live channels. Hearst is a leading global, diversified information, services and media company with operations in 40 countries. Its major interests include global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; Hearst Transportation, which includes CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing maintenance of

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jets and helicopters; ownership in cable television networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN; 33 television stations; 24 daily and 52 weekly newspapers; digital services businesses; and nearly 250 magazines around the world. Follow us on Twitter @Hearst. To learn more about Hearst, visit hearst.com. Hearst Television owns and operates 33 television and two radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. Its Hearst Media Production Group unit produces original programming

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 friendfriendly brand that offers flexibility for time off with their bestie whenever they want, to do whatever they love – checking out a hoops game, going 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 round-trip domestic flights, hotel accommodations for two nights and spending money. Apply today for a job at Denny’s that offers the ultimate flexibility in a friend-friendly environment and put your name in the hat “The Perfect Weekend Off” that runs now

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In connection with any travel, CDC guidelines and the recommendations of health officials must be followed. In 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.

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across linear and streaming platforms for domestic and international distribution. Its Very Local app, free to download on household OTT devices and available across popular streaming services, offers 24/7 access to local news, weather and an array of local and regional programming Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst. Soledad O’Brien is an award-winning documentarian, journalist, speaker, author and philanthropist, who founded Soledad O’Brien Productions, a multiplatform media production company dedicated to telling empowering and authentic stories on a range of social issues. She anchors and

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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.

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AMERICANS FOR NONSMOKERS’ RIGHTS

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PROTECT KIDS. ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY. SAVE LIVES. THE FDA HAS OUR FULL SUPPORT TO PROHIBIT MENTHOL CIGARETTES AND FLAVORED CIGARS. For decades, Big Tobacco has targeted Black Americans, kids and other communities with menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, profiting at the expense of lives and health. By advancing rules to prohibit these flavored tobacco products, the FDA is taking historic action to save lives and protect future generations from addiction. This lifesaving policy must be finalized and implemented without delay.

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