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February 9th, 2023 - February 15th, 2023

WELLS FARGO $50 MILLION

MAYOR DAVID DINKINS, REP. CHARLES RANGEL, HONORED WITH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

GRANT TO SUPPORT CIVIL RIGHTS

WELLS FARGO has announced a $50 million grant to support the nation's largest civil rights and social justice organization in its continued efforts to advance racial equity in America.

Wells Fargo's grant will both strengthen the NAACP's local units and support the organization's plans to develop a new national headquarters. The grant will assist NAACP local units and branches across America by increasing essential staff to implement and sustain meaningful programming and will support their work to grow strategic partnerships with key businesses in communities across the country. In addition, at the national level, the grant will support the NAACP's work on policy solutions used to address the needs of the communities it serves.

The Black Stars News 2015 Annual Awards Dinner will honor Mayor David Dinkins, Rep. Charles Rangel, Rep. Yvette Clarke, R. Donahue Peebles, Barbara Arnwine, Inez Barron, Sabrina Lamb, Dr. Rudy Crew, Stephen Byrd, Alia Jones, and the Central Park Five survivors of gross injustice on December 18 from 6:00pm –10:00pm at MIST Harlem, 46 West 116th Street

for Black Americans is the work the NAACP local units and branches do to support communities on a highly local basis," Scharf said. "We value our longstanding relationship with the NAACP, and this grant is meant to strengthen the work we already do together to close economic gaps that

“Each honoree chosen for recognition has demonstrated exceptional leadership and vision in her or his respective profession or endeavor and in some significant measure has contributed towards creating a more just society in this country,” says Black Star News founder and publisher Milton Allimadi. “Obviously much work needs to be done here and around the world.”

"We're grateful to Wells Fargo for their donation, the single largest donation the NAACP has ever received from a corporation. These funds will go directly toward strengthening the NAACP's grassroots network of local units and branches across all 50 states, as well as the work of the national NAACP," said NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson. "All corporations play a critical role in our democracy. They must be engaged as allies in the fight to end discrimination — in our economy, in our justice system, across our society, and within their own services."

Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf said the company is pleased to support the NAACP in creating a more equitable nation and in providing better access to economic opportunities for Black Americans.

"Key to our shared goal to advance equity and economic opportunities

The gala starts at 6:00pm with a cocktail hour to be followed by the dinner and awards ceremonies. There will be musical entertainment by opera singer Cassandra Douglas and from harmonica phenomenon William Galison. David Dinkins is honored for Lifetime Achievement — he was New York City’s first African American mayor and also welcomed Nelson Mandela to the city after his release in 1990. Rep. Charles Rangel, also honored for Lifetime Achievement, has served in Congress since 1971. He is a recipient of The Bronze medal for helping save soldiers behind enemy line during the Korean War Rep. Yvette Clarke is a Democratic member of the US House of Representatives from New York whose 9th district covers much of central Brooklyn. Before entering Congress in 2007, she

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programs, and homeownership/ home preservation programs. Wells Fargo has also sponsored key NAACP events, such as the Women in NAACP Empowerment Brunch, the NAACP Image Awards, and the NAACP National Convention.

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housing affordability, small business growth, financial health, and a lowcarbon economy.

The NAACP advocates, agitates, and litigates for the civil rights due

York and a former chancellor of the New York public schools system. Pioneering producers Stephen Byrd and Alia Jones, through their company Front Row Production, brought “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” and “A Streetcar Named Desire” with a multi-ethnic cast to Broadway. In 2016 they bring “Eclipsed” with Oscar Winner Lupita Nyong ’O to Broadway.

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have existed for far too long in our country."

safety, energy development, public health, communications, the environment, and interstate and international commerce.

our youth.

NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson

The relationship between the NAACP and Wells Fargo spans more than 20 years. Since 1998, Wells Fargo's support of the NAACP has included the funding of the Financial Freedom Center, financial health

R. Donahue Peebles, honoree, is a leading developer and founder of The Peebles Co., the nation’s largest African American-owned real estate firm with $3.5 billion worth of properties under development or management — he was one of the pioneering developerswho helped turn around and revitalize the once-blighted Anacostia neighborhood in Washington, D.C. A champion of African-American economic empowerment Peebles’ is contemplating a possible run for NYC mayor in 2017.

Honoree Barbara Arnwine, civil rights lawyer, is a champion of protecting voting rights of ethnic minority groups — the emerging

WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets, proudly serves one in three U.S. households and more than 10% of small businesses in the U.S., and is a leading middle market banking provider in the U.S. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 41 on Fortune's 2022 rankings of America's largest corporations. In the communities we serve, the company focuses its social impact on building a sustainable, inclusive future for all by supporting

Honoree Imhotep Gary Byrd is a legendary radio talk show host and executive producer, radio DJ, poet, songwriter, music recording artist and producer, rapper, writer and community activist. He began his career as a radio DJ in Buffalo at age 15. For over 30 years, he’s been a talk show host at WBLS and WLIB radio in New York City. He also has a Friday night radio talk show on WBAI

Honoree Sabrina Lamb, founder of World of Money, is a champion of financial literacy for youth-- she teaches knowledge about handling money, budgeting and planning.

Dr. Rudy Crew, honoree, is one of the nation’s leading educators. He’s president of Medgar Evers College of The City University of New

to Black America. Our legacy is built on the foundation of grassroots activism by the biggest civil rights pioneers of the 20th century and is sustained by 21st century activists. From classrooms and courtrooms to city halls and Congress, our network of members across the country works to secure the social and political power that will end race-based discrimination. That work is rooted in racial equity, civic engagement, and supportive policies and institutions for all marginalized people. We are committed to a world without racism where Black people enjoy equitable opportunities in thriving communities. NOTE: The Legal Defense Fund –also referred to as the NAACP-LDF - was founded in 1940 as a part of the NAACP, but now operates as a completely separate entity.

miscarriage of justice in New York’s history; having been railroaded and unjustly convicted for a crime they did not commit and for which they served long prison sentences ranging from seven years to 13 years before being exonerated when the actual rapist confessed. They are: Yusef Abdus Salaam; Raymond Santana Jr., Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, and Kharey Wise. The Black Star News, which focuses on investigative journalism, has been featured as a result of some if its news scoops, on CNN, The New York Daily News, The New York Post, The Village Voice, and Brill’s Content magazine.

Past Black Star News honorees have included: Gil Noble (Like It Is), Rep. Maxine Waters, Soledad O’Brien (CNN), Ms. Camille Cosby, Voza Rivers (New Heritage Theatre), Errol Louis (NY1 News), Amel Larrieux (Entertainer), Dr. William Pollard (Medgar Evers College), Herm Edwards (NY Jets), Nayaba Arinde (Amsterdam News), La-Verna Fountain (Columbia University), Lillian Roberts (DC37), Desiree Dancy (New York Times), Greg Floyd (Local 237), Rev. Al Sharpton (National Action Network), and many others.

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“THESE FUNDS WILL GO DIRECTLY TOWARD STRENGTHENING THE NAACP'S GRASSROOTS NETWORK OF LOCAL UNITS AND BRANCHES ACROSS ALL 50 STATES, AS WELL AS THE WORK OF THE NATIONAL NAACP."

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Q&A WITH JPMORGAN CHASE’S JASON PATTON

In celebration of Black History Month, we sat down with Jason Patton at JPMorgan Chase to discuss what Black History Month means to him, how the firm is advancing racial equity and how is team is working to make a difference in New York.

1 What does Black History Month mean to you and how are you celebrating?

Black History Month is a time for both reflection and celebration across communities; a time where we honor the history, legacy and contributions of Black Americans to our society.

With my children, we research and discuss the achievements of Black people who have made significant advancements in their field. We will pick an industry like farming or aeronautics, learn about it together and talk about how that person made a difference. This year, they chose space exploration and we’re learning about the accomplishments of ‘Hidden Figure’ Katherine Goble Johnson and her contributions to NASA during the Space Race.

2 How is JPMorgan Chase making an impact to advance racial equity?

Diversity, equality and inclusion have been an important part of the culture at JPMorgan Chase and we wanted to take a look at what else we can be doing. While our work to advance racial equity has been longstanding, in October 2020, we made a $30 billion commitment to advance racial equity that took a look at additional ways to address affordable housing, small business, financial health, among other critical financial needs within unbanked and underbanked communities.

We’ve opened 14 Community Center branches – locallyinspired and built with extra space to host free community events and financial health workshops – across the country and hired nearly 150 Community Managers.

3 How should other companies and individuals be thinking about advancing racial equity?

We all can make an effort to help advance racial equity within our community – including by investing in or shopping with local diverse-owned businesses, supporting philanthropic efforts in our community and participating in community events.

Jason Patton

Managing Director

of Community & Business Development,

The firm’s first ever Community Center branch and Community Manager began in Harlem in 2019. Since that time and as part of our commitment to New York, we’ve hired 28 from Flatbush to the South Bronx to Mt. Vernon and Rochester. These leaders connect community members with the many free resources we’ve created to support financial health education, first-time homebuyer education, and many other resources.

We’re invested in making an impact in New York, throughout the city and around the state, and are committed to supporting underserved communities, helping them reach their financial goals.

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Consider looking for diverse initiatives and business resource groups within your company that focus on supporting underserved or underrepresented communities, and asking if there are opportunities to support those initiatives or groups. For instance, JPMorgan Chase’s Advancing Black Pathways initiative works to support the economic empowerment of the Black community globally. Through our Global Supplier Diversity program we’re using our purchasing power to build economic equity in diverse communities, foster the success of underrepresented business owners, and promote equity, inclusion and sustainability across the wider business community.

We also have initiatives focused on other communities, and business resource groups that share our company commitment to equity and equality and create opportunities for employees to be engaged.

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Community & Business Development for the leading the successful implementation of apart of the firm’s $30 Billion, five-year

NYC HEALTH & HOSPITAL OPENS NEUROSCIENCE CENTER

NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS/ KINGS COUNTY has announced the opening of the Brooklyn Neuroscience Center —offering comprehensive care with interdisciplinary teams to treat disorders of the brain, spine, and peripheral nervous system of patients of all ages. NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County is the primary teaching affiliate for SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, training the next generation of physicians to provide high-quality neuroscience patient care in a collaborative environment.

“NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County is already part of one of the nation’s leading hospital systems, and it’s getting even better today with the opening of the new Brooklyn Neuroscience Center,” said New York City Mayor Eric Adams “Whether you need help with a headache, carpal tunnel, or a major diagnosis, like Parkinson’s or multiple sclerosis, Kings County hospital has got your back.”

“At NYC Health + Hospitals/ Kings County, we have the dedicated staff and state-of-theart equipment to treat conditions that affect nervous systems at any stage of your life. The new Brooklyn Neuroscience Center is transforming the landscape of typical practices: receiving Gold Plus recognition for our excellence in stroke, our staff is equipped with the necessary expertise to treat your specialized needs,” said NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County CEO Sheldon McLeod “Our hospital cares about not only our current patients but our future ones as well.”

The Brooklyn Neuroscience Center’s nine clinical services include:

 Adult Neurology - Provides both inpatient and outpatient services to patients with headaches, low back pain, dementia, carpal tunnel syndrome, neuropathies, and a wide variety of neurologic conditions, including subspecialty practices in Neuroimmunology, Movement Disorders, Epilepsy, and Stroke.

 Epilepsy Center - Serves patients with complex epilepsy and issues such as difficultto-control seizures, pregnancy and epilepsy, bone health, and diagnostic uncertainty. NYC Health

+ Hospitals/Kings County is the first in the system to offer a ketogenic diet to patients with intractable epilepsy.

 Stroke Center - A team of neurologists, neurosurgeons, emergency physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and interventional neuroradiologists provide high-quality care to complex stroke patients.

conditions including brain tumors, degenerative spine disease, hydrocephalus, hemorrhagic strokes, and traumatic injuries to the brain and spine.

 Pediatric Neurology - Treat children from newborns to young adults with a wide range of disorders of the nervous system.

 Rehabilitation Medicine -  Provides a

he center consists of accredited and award-winning clinical services. The Traumatic Brain Injury Service, part of the American College of Surgeons, accredited Level 1 Trauma Center, sees patients with trauma complications to the brain. NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County’s Stroke Center is marking eight years of receiving Gold plus recognition for excellence in stroke care by

 Neurocritical Care – The Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit and Neurocritical Care Consultation Services expertly care for critically ill patients with central and peripheral nervous system disorders.

 Neuroendovascular – Employs minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions including acute stroke, congenital and traumatic vascular malformations, arteriovenous malformations, cerebral aneurysms, and endovascular/interventional spine disease.

 Neuroradiology – Offers specialty-trained expertise in imaging the nervous system using multiple modalities, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), positron imaging tomography (PET), and computerized tomography (CT).

 Neurosurgery - Diagnose and treat complex neurosurgical

comprehensive multidisciplinary approach, including swallowing evaluations and gait training, focused on the skills a patient will need to navigate the home environment, including climbing stairs or getting in and out of a car.

“I am delighted that we are opening the NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County Brooklyn Neuroscience Center –a first for NYC Health + Hospitals and for the Borough of Brooklyn!” said NYC Health + Hospitals/ Kings County Chief of Neurology Helen Valsamis, MD “We provide inter-disciplinary high-quality care for patients with complex conditions of the nervous system. Under one roof we have specialists in Neurology, Neurosurgery, Endovascular Neurology, and Neuro-Rehabilitation. Our team collaborates to provide seamless high-quality care for our community and to serve as a referral center for the Borough of Brooklyn.”

the American Stroke/Heart Association – longer than any other hospital in Brooklyn. The Neurocritical Care Service is also integral to the Joint Commissionaccredited Stroke Center and the Level 1 Trauma Center.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County also contributes to the advancement of knowledge in the neurosciences through its clinical and translational research program. They are a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) STROKENET, SIREN, and Neuro NEXT research consortia in collaboration with SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. Additionally, having numerous investigatorinitiated projects in clinical and translational research in epilepsy and traumatic brain injury.

For more information about surgical care services and the Brooklyn Neuroscience Center at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County, please call 718-245-3910.

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THE ARTS ANNUAL CELEBRATION SHOWCASES BLACK ART

Indy Arts Council announces the full schedule and the four 2023 Featured Artists as part of this year’s Art & Soul, its largest public program that has kicked off Black History Month in Indianapolis since 1996 and helped expand the City’s awareness and appreciation of African American art and music. Art & Soul, supported annually by Lilly Endowment Inc., will take place in February 2023 celebrating the theme “Kings & Queens.”

“Art & Soul is a great way to celebrate Black History Month, highlight the talented Black artists in our city, and give recognition to the Featured Artists alumni and program partners who have led and been a part of building the Indianapolis arts and culture community,” said Indy Arts Council Director of Equity Partnership Channie Jones

For more than 25 years, Art & Soul has helped launch the careers of emerging Black artists in central Indiana. Four Featured Artists are selected annually to be spotlighted at Art & Soul events. In addition, the Featured Artists receive year-long career development support. Indy Arts Council partnered with Asante Art Institute, FLAVA FRESH !, iibada Dance Co., Indy Jazz Fest, and event producer Valerie Phelps to develop this year’s program and select the four Featured Artists:

 BRANDON DOUTHITT, jazz musician

Douthitt picked up a saxophone for the first time at age 11, starting an awardwinning musical journey that has led to performance gigs throughout the U.S., including Indy Jazz Fest, CUNY Jazz Festival, AFROPUNK, Highline Ballroom, and more. He graduated in 2015 from Butler University with a bachelor of arts degree in music and earned a master of music degree in jazz performance from Queens College in 2017. Brandon taught music at Kentucky State University before moving back to Indianapolis, where he teaches and performs.

 JAMICHAEL KYNG POLLARD, visual artist and tattoo artist

Pollard is the founder and owner of KyngPen Art. He specializes in portraits, using colored pencils, and acrylic and oil paints. Along with his work as a portrait

and tattoo artist, he creates live paintings and does face painting at events. Pollard’s artwork has been featured in multiple solo and group exhibits, from 2019’s FLAVA FRESH 16 ! to the 2022 Kyngdom Art Show Pollard is also a substitute art teacher and works with children and adults. Follow him on Instagram @kyngpenart_tattoos or visit his website.

 CRYSTAL V. RHODES, author and playwright

Rhodes has written over 20 plays that have been produced throughout the U.S. She has received multiple awards, including the Black Theatre Alliance Award for Best Writing of a Play for Stoops and the Ivoryton Playhouse Women’s Playwright Initiative’s Elle Award for her one-act play 1200 Miles from Jerome Rhodes has written for television, newspapers, and magazines and is the author of 14 books, including her most recent novel, Someone Like Them

 ADRIENNE JACKSON, dancer

Adrienne D. Jackson grew up learning

West African dance as a member of Alayanfé, a youth dance company based in Durham, N.C. As an adult, she expanded her study of modern and contemporary dance in Chicago. In Indianapolis, Adrienne served as Assistant Artistic Director of Iibada Dance Co. before performing with Kenyetta Dance Co. She directs local dance ministries and also teaches students. In 2012, she founded Create Freedom Art Projects, a contemporary dance company and community of artists. She is continuing her West African dance training and also studying hip hop dance. Follow her on Instagram @CreateFreedomArtProjects.

2023 ART & SOUL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Three events in February will feature a visual art exhibition and multiple music, dance, and theater events at different venues.

 Friday, February 3 - Art & Soul kickoff

An open house-style event featuring a First Friday art exhibition opening at Indy Arts Council’s Gallery 924 and performances in The Cabaret (924 N. Pennsylvania St.) Free admission. Food & drink available for purchase.

 Exhibition: 6 to 9 p.m., debuting work

by 2023 Featured Artist Jamichael Kyng Pollard and featuring works from previous Art & Soul visual artists. The show, curated by FLAVA FRESH !, ends March 23.

 Performances: Doors open at 5 p.m.; show from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Featuring all four 2023 Featured Artists, plus local performers Chantel Massey, Okara Imani, Bashiri Asad, Native Sun, Stephanie AllenStevenson, Create Freedom Arts Projects, Allison Victoria and more.

 Wednesday, February 8 - 2023 Featured Artists Showcase

The Jazz Kitchen (5377 N. College Ave.)

 7-8:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 for drinks and dinner)

 Tickets: $15-$20, thejazzkitchen.com

 Stage performances by Featured Artists Brandon Douthitt (music) and Crystal V. Rhodes (theater), plus live painting by Jamichael Kyng Pollard (visual artist). Appearances by Rob Dixon and more.

 Saturday, February 25 - Mainstage

 Show kicks off with a Rob Dixonled tribute to Indianapolis native Wes Montgomery, the late, legendary jazz guitarist who would have turned 100 in March. Celebration features all four 2023 Featured Artists with appearances/ performances by Dr. Lasana Kazembe, Jillian D. Jones, DJ Rusty Redenbacher, Damon Karl, Alaina Renae, Staci McCrackin and more.

In addition, 2023 Featured Artist Brandon Douthitt will perform as part of a Black History Month Tribute showcasing seven local artists from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, February 17, at Indianapolis International Airport

Art & Soul, supported annually by Lilly Endowment Inc., is presented by Indy Arts Council in partnership with Asante Art Institute, FLAVA FRESH !, iibada Dance Co., and Indy Jazz Fest. Venue partners include The Cabaret, Indianapolis International Airport, and The Jazz Kitchen

Celebration & Wes Montgomery 100-Year Tribute Vendors, refreshments, dancing, and live music at Indianapolis Artsgarden (110 W. Washington St.)

 4:30 to 7 p.m. (doors open at 4 p.m.)

 General admission: FREE; cash bar available. New this year: “Next Level” experience ($15), which includes balcony seating, food, dancing, cash bar, and a 360 red carpet photo booth.

Please follow @ArtsCouncilIndy and #ArtSoulIndy on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn to join the celebration. For more information, visit indyarts.org Indy Arts Council fosters meaningful engagement in the arts by nurturing a culture where artists and arts organizations thrive.

Source: INDY ARTS COUNCIL

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MERCK FOUNDATION LAUNCHES ‘ OUR AFRICA ’ TO ADDRESS SOCIAL ISSUES

‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ (www.MerckFoundation.com) is a pan-African TV program that is conceptualized, produced, directed, and co-hosted by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation to feature African Fashion Designers, Singers, and prominent experts from various domains with the aim to raise awareness and create a culture shift across Africa such as: Diabetes, Ending Child Marriage, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Stopping GBV, Ending FGM and Breaking Infertility Stigma, among other social and health issues affecting the continent; Merck Foundation through their “Our Africa” TV program, has established the first ‘Fashion and Art community with Purpose’ community across 20 countries to break the silence and be the voice of the voiceless about many critical and sensitive social and health issues in Africa and beyond.

Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany has launched their firstever TV program – ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation.’ This first-of-itskind TV show is set to be the voice of the voiceless and break the silence about many critical and sensitive social and health issues in Africa. The show initially released on prime TV stations of many countries like KTV in Kenya, NTV in Uganda, and GH One TV in Ghana and ZNBC in Zambia, AYV in Sierra Leone and LTV, Liberia, immediately captured the attention and hearts of millions of viewers across Africa. The TV program will soon be broadcast on TV 3 in Ghana, BTV in Botswana and KTN in Kenya. “Our Africa” TV Program is currently on social media handles of Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej and Merck

create a culture shift across Africa. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation emphasized, “I am extremely happy and proud to present our new and unique program 'Our Africa by Merck Foundation.’ I strongly believe that fashion and art should have a purpose beyond entertainment and looking good. They can contribute to sensitizing our communities about different social and health issues such as ending FGM, ending child marriage, stopping GBV, breaking the Infertility stigma, supporting Girl Education, Diabetes awareness and healthy lifestyle, and more.

awareness about a wide range of pressing social and health issues that are relevant to our continent. I am very happy that we have already started to receive great feedback on the promo and first episode which was about diabetes and promoting a healthy lifestyle. I also received many messages on social media that everyone watched it on the TV in their countries - Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, Zambia, Liberia & Sierra Leone. So, watch ‘OUR AFRICA by Merck Foundation’ TV show and be ready to Get informed, Get healthy, and Get entertained!”, added Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej

languages - English, French, & Portuguese and around 30 songs to address health and social issues by local singers across Africa. To read the Merck Foundation storybooks and listen to Merck Foundation songs, please visit: http://bit. ly/3PUxM7a

The Merck Foundation, established in 2017, is the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people and advance their lives through science and technology. Our efforts are primarily focused on improving access to quality &

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This pan African show is conceptualized, produced, directed, and hosted by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation to feature Fashion Designers, Singers, and prominent guests from various domains with the aim to raise awareness and

Hence, I came up with the idea of this beneficial yet entertaining TV program.”

“I invite you to watch program on our social media. I am hosting the show along with my co-host Brian Mulondo from Uganda. We will discuss and address various social and health issues relevant to Africa in a very unique way through our African Community of Fashion and Art with Purpose. It will be a first-of-its-kind interactive show, which will feature talented Fashion designers and Singers who sensitize communities through those creative work across Africa,” Dr. Rasha Kelej added.

“This program is our effort to reach out to youth and other members of our urban and rural communities with the aim to address and raise

Merck Foundation together with their partner African First Ladies have also announced Call for Applications for two themes of 2023 Edition of Awards for Media, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers, Musicians/ Singers, and new potential talents in these fields from African countries. The themes of the two categories of awards are - 1) Breaking Infertility Stigma, Support Girls’ Education, End Child Marriage, End FGM, Stopping GBV and/ or Women Empowerment at all levels, and 2) Promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.

Moreover, Merck Foundation in partnership with African First Ladies has also released 8 inspiring children’s storybooks in three

equitable healthcare solutions in underserved communities, building healthcare and scientific research capacity and empowering people in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with a special focus on women and youth. All Merck Foundation press releases are distributed by e-mail at the same time they become available on the Merck Foundation Website. Please visit Merck-Foundation.com to read more. To know more, reach out to our social media: Merck Foundation (Merck-Foundation. com); Facebook (bit.ly/32YFKpv), Twitter (bit.ly/2TeOQNj), Instagram (bit.ly/3g6OYr3), YouTube (bit. ly/3zc3up1), and Flickr (bit. ly/2Tay0Pu).

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FILM PROGRAM OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO HBCU STUDENTS

Filmmaker Spike Lee and the Gersh Agency have announced the creation of the Spike Fellows Program, a fellowship to support undergraduate students at the Atlanta University Center Consortium, of Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College, with an

and excitement to announce the Spike Fellows in association with my partners The Gersh Agency and the AUCC. From the jump, from the get-go, I knew when (not if) I opened a crack in the door, I was bringing as many Black and Brown folks with me in front and behind the camera,”

(Richard Jackson Shelton) and my father (William Lee) who both graduated from Morehouse. It’s on the campuses of Spelman and Morehouse where they met, fell in love, and got married. As my elders often told me, ‘Deeds not words,’" Lee added.

Like Lee, Gersh has a long history of supporting social issues, both as an agency and in support of its clients. “As industry leaders, we’ve always taken seriously the responsibility to build a more diverse, dynamic ecosystem in which people of all ethnicities, backgrounds and experiences can thrive,” says Gersh Senior Managing Partner, Leslie Siebert “We are honored that Spike has chosen us to be his inaugural partner, and we are proud to welcome the five inaugural Spike Fellows into our organization.”

The inaugural class of Spike Fellows will consist of five graduating students from AUCC who will receive academic debt relief, industry mentorship, post graduate internships, and full-time employment, all provided by Gersh

interest in the film industry. The program is based on the principle that access plus exposure will create opportunities.

A proud “Morehouse Man” (Class of ’79), Lee received his B.A. in Mass Communication and took classes at Clark College as well as at Spelman College “It is with great honor, privilege,

said Lee “I know firsthand the education one receives at a Historically Black College and University. I am who I am because of my grandmother (Zimmie Jackson) and my mother (Jacquelyn Shelton Lee) who both graduated from Spelman College. I am who I am because of my grandfather

“This fellowship will provide invaluable experience and mentorship for our students desiring impact in the entertainment industry, both in front and behind the camera." said Dr. Michael Hodge, Executive Director of the of AUCC “We are pleased and grateful to AUCC alum, Spike Lee and the Gersh Agency for providing these outstanding opportunities for aspiring entertainment

leaders.”

Jayson Council, Head of Culture at Gersh, will lead the fellowship program. “I joined Gersh to lead the charge in identifying powerful opportunities and signature moments to advance cultural competence and accelerate social impact. As a HBCU graduate, I am extremely proud of Gersh and Spike for their commitment to growing opportunities for AUCC graduates.”

The fellowship program will begin in January 2023 with five fellows selected by a panel including Spike Lee, the AUCC campus community, and Gersh management with an online application being distributed to students in late January. Having made a multi-year commitment, Lee and Gersh intend to expand the program in the future.

The Atlanta University Center Consortium, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Georgia, formed in 1929 to operate on behalf of its member institutions–Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Spelman College—is the world’s oldest and largest association of historically Black colleges and universities. The Consortium is a vibrant intellectual community with a long tradition of scholarship, service, and community engagement.

Source: Atlanta University Center Consortium

PUBLIC NOTICE OF COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that I shall, commencing on February 21, 2023, sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on real estate herein-after described, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other partyin-interest in such real estate shall pay to the County Treasurer by February 16, 2023 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges, against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 per cent per six month's period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 21, 2023 lien sale, Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at:

https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/526/ County-Treasurer

Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 21st day of February, 2023 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer.

The liens are for arrears of School District taxes for the year 2021 - 2022 and/or County, Town, and Special District taxes for the year 2022. The following is a partial listing of the real estate located in school district number(s) 1 in the Town of Hempstead only, upon which tax liens are to be sold, with a brief description of the same by reference to the County Land and Tax Map, the name of the owner or occupant as the same appears on the 2022/2023 tentative assessment roll, and the total amount of such unpaid taxes.

IMPORTANT

THE NAMES OF OWNERS SHOWN ON THIS LIST MAY NOT NECESSARILY BE THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS OWNING THE PROPERTY AT THE TIME OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT. SUCH NAMES HAVE BEEN TAKEN FROM THE 2022/2023 TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLLS AND MAY DIFFER FROM THE NAMES OF THE OWNERS AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. IT MAY ALSO BE THAT SUCH OWNERS ARE NOMINAL ONLY AND ANOTHER PERSON IS ACTUALLY THE BENEFICIAL OWNER.

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

HEMPSTEAD SD

TERMS OF SALE

Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldier's and Sailors' Civil Relief Acts.

However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County's Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased.

The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser's rights with respect to the lien(s) the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser's right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act (FIRREA), 12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et. seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) receivership.

The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed.

The rate of interest and penalty which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount from which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase be of no further effect.

Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale.

Furthermore, as to the bidding,

1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates.

2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates.

3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid.

4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made, in connection with, said bid shall be forfeited.

This list includes only tax liens on real estate located in Town of Hempstead. Such other tax liens on real estate are advertised as follows:

Town of Hempstead Dist 1001

FIVE TOWNS JEWISH HOME

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK TREND

NEWSDAY

UNIONDALE BEACON Dist 1002

FIVE TOWNS JEWISH HOME

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

UNIONDALE BEACON

PUBLIC NOTICE

Dist 1003

EAST MEADOW BEACON

EAST MEADOW HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPERS

NEWSDAY

Dist 1004

BELLMORE HERALD

MERRICK/BELLMORE TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPERS

NEWSDAY

Dist 1005

HICKSVILLE ILLUSTRATED NEWS

LEVITTOWN TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPERS

NEWSDAY

Dist 1006

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

SEAFORD HERALD CITIZEN

WANTAGH HERALD CITIZEN

Dist 1007

BELLMORE HERALD

MERRICK/BELLMORE TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

Dist 1008

BALDWIN HERALD

BALDWIN/FREEPORT TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

Town of Hempstead

Dist 1009

BALDWIN/FREEPORT TRIBUNE

FREEPORT HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

Dist 1010

BALDWIN HERALD

BALDWIN/FREEPORT TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

Dist 1011

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

OCEANSIDE TRIBUNE

OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD

Dist 1012

MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

VALLEY STREAM/MALVERN TRIBUNE

Dist 1013

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

VALLEY STREAM HERALD

VALLEY STREAM/MALVERN TRIBUNE

Dist 1014

FIVE TOWNS TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NASSAU HERALD (FIVE TOWNS)

NEWSDAY

Dist 1015

FIVE TOWNS JEWISH TIMES

FIVE TOWNS TRIBUNE

JEWISH STAR

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

Dist 1016

FRANKLIN SQ/ELMONT HERALD

FRANKLIN SQUARE BULLETIN

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

Town of Hempstead

Dist 1017

FRANKLIN SQ/ELMONT HERALD

FRANKLIN SQUARE BULLETIN

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW HYDE PARK ILLUSTRATED NEWS

NEWSDAY

Dist 1018

GARDEN CITY LIFE

GARDEN CITY NEWS

GARDEN CITY TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

Dist 1019

EAST ROCKAWAY TRIBUNE

LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

ROCKAWAY JOURNAL

Dist 1020

LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

ROCKVILLE CENTRE HERALD

Dist 1021

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

ROCKVILLE CENTRE HERALD

ROCKVILLE CENTRE TRIBUNE

Dist 1022

FLORAL PARK BULLETIN

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

THE GATEWAY

Dist 1023

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

SEAFORD HERALD CITIZEN

WANTAGH HERALD CITIZEN

Dist 1024

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

VALLEY STREAM HERALD

VALLEY STREAM/MALVERN TRIBUNE

Town of Hempstead

Dist 1025

MERRICK HERALD

MERRICK/BELLMORE TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

Dist 1026

HICKSVILLE ILLUSTRATED NEWS

LEVITTOWN TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

Dist 1027

MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

WEST HEMPSTEAD BEACON

Dist 1028

LONG BEACH HERALD

LONG BEACH TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

Dist 1029

MERRICK HERALD

MERRICK/BELLMORE TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

Dist 1030

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

VALLEY STREAM HERALD

VALLEY STREAM/MALVERN TRIBUNE

Dist 1031

ISLAND PARK TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD

Dist 1201

EAST MEADOW BEACON

EAST MEADOW HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

WESTBURY TIMES

Dist 1205

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW HYDE PARK ILLUSTRATED NEWS

NEWSDAY

WEST HEMPSTEAD BEACON

Town of North Hempstead

Dist 2001

MINEOLA AMERICAN

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

WESTBURY TIMES

Dist 2002

MINEOLA AMERICAN

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

WILLISTON TIMES, WILLISTON PARK EDITION

Dist 2003

MANHASSET PRESS

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

ROSLYN NEWS

ROSLYN TIMES

Dist 2004

MANHASSET TIMES

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

PORT WASHINGTON NEWS

Dist 2005

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW HYDE PARK HERALD COURIER

NEW HYDE PARK ILLUSTRATED NEWS

NEWSDAY

Dist 2006

MANHASSET PRESS

MANHASSET TIMES

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

PORT WASHINGTON NEWS

Dist 2007

GREAT NECK NEWS

GREAT NECK RECORD

JEWISH STAR

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

Dist 2009

MINEOLA AMERICAN

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

WILLISTON TIMES, WILLISTON PARK EDITION

Town of North Hempstead

Dist 2010

MINEOLA AMERICAN

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW HYDE PARK ILLUSTRATED NEWS

NEWSDAY

Dist 2011

MINEOLA AMERICAN

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

WESTBURY TIMES

Dist 2122

FLORAL PARK BULLETIN

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

THE GATEWAY

PUBLIC NOTICE

Dist 2301

GLEN COVE RECORD PILOT

LOCUST VALLEY LEADER

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

Dist 2315

JERICHO NEWS JOURNAL

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE

Town of Oyster Bay

Dist 3001

GLEN COVE RECORD PILOT

LOCUST VALLEY LEADER

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

Dist 3002

GLEN COVE RECORD PILOT

LOCUST VALLEY LEADER

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

Dist 3003

JERICHO NEWS JOURNAL

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE

Dist 3004

LOCUST VALLEY LEADER

LONG ISLAND PRESS

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

Town of Oyster Bay

Dist 3006

LOCUST VALLEY LEADER

LONG ISLAND PRESS

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

Dist 3008

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

OYSTER BAY ENTERPRISE PILOT

OYSTER BAY GUARDIAN

Dist 3009

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

OYSTER BAY ENTERPRISE PILOT

OYSTER BAY GUARDIAN

Dist 3011

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

OYSTER BAY ENTERPRISE PILOT

SYOSSET ADVANCE

END NOTES

Dist 3012

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

SYOSSET ADVANCE

SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE

Dist 3013

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

SYOSSET ADVANCE

SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE

Dist 3014

JERICHO NEWS JOURNAL

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE

Dist 3015

JERICHO NEWS JOURNAL

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE

Dist 3017

HICKSVILLE ILLUSTRATED NEWS

HICKSVILLE/LEVITTOWN TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

Town of Oyster Bay

Dist 3018

BETHPAGE TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

PLAINVIEW/OLD BETHPAGE HERALD

Dist 3019

BETHPAGE NEWSGRAM

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

PLAINVIEW/OLD BETHPAGE HERALD

Dist 3020

BETHPAGE NEWSGRAM

BETHPAGE TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

Dist 3021

BETHPAGE NEWSGRAM

BETHPAGE TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

Dist 3022

FARMINGDALE OBSERVER

MASSAPEQUA POST

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

Dist 3023

MASSAPEQUA POST

MASSAPEQUAN OBSERVER

MID-ISLAND TIMES

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

ANNUAL CELEBRATION SHOWCASES BLACK ART

WHAT : 26th Annual Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival “Celebrates International Ladies of Jazz”

WHO : Presented by MSM Arts United and host sponsor, The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc.

WHEN : Thursday, February 23 through Sunday, February 26, 2023

WHERE : Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, 819 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33136

ABOUT : The Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival is a four-day music festival, featuring the best jazz musicians in the world. This year #MMJF26 closes out Black History

Month and ushers in Women’s History

Month featuring some of jazz music’s most

acclaimed female performers, including Endea Owens, Mariel Bildsten, Shirazette Tinnin, Tajae Veal, Jazmin Ghent, Nicole Yarling, Quiana Lynell, as well as The Legendary Melton Mustafa Orchestra, Mr. Entertainment Jesse Jones Jr., selected middle, high school and college bands, local bands, accomplished authors, artist, vendors and more.

For the eighth year, the Festival will be hosted by the Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc., at the 110-year old Historic Lyric Theater in Overtown. In its heyday, Overtown was called, “The Harlem of the South,” and was home to night life which rivaled the biggest, hottest clubs around the country. Musical

Dist 3024

GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE

GLEN COVE RECORD PILOT

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

Dist 3203

LONG ISLAND PRESS

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

ROSLYN NEWS

ROSLYN TIMES

Town of Oyster Bay

Dist 3306

FARMINGDALE OBSERVER

MASSAPEQUA POST

MASSAPEQUAN OBSERVER

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

City of Glen Cove

Dist 4005

GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE

GLEN COVE RECORD PILOT

LOCUST VALLEY LEADER

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

City of Long Beach

Dist 5028

LONG BEACH HERALD

LONG BEACH TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities.

Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer's Office. Upon request, information can be made available in braille, large print, audio tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 13715.

Dated: February 08, 2023

THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER MINEOLA, NEW YORK

greats such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Aretha Franklin and more graced the stages of the nightclubs, theaters and hotels that lines Northwest Second Avenue, known then as “Little Broadway.” Melton Mustafa, Jr., son of the festival’s founder and director, Melton Mustafa, Sr., says the festival is important to the community and a perpetuation of his family legacy. “This festival was very important to my father and my mother,” Melton Mustafa, Jr. said of his late parents Melton Sr. and Zakiyyah Mustafa “Not only does it bring phenomenal jazz music to the historically Black neighborhood of Overtown every year, but the workshops and master classes offered to the students are valuable and toptier experiences for any young musician to have access to.”

“Jazz is so much more than just music, it has been the soundtrack to many important moments in Black history, and tells the story of how music connects our people across the African Diaspora,” said Black Archives

Executive Director, Kamila E. Pritchett

“From the music and spoken word events, to the educational components--this festival offers everything a jazz lover could want,” Pritchett added. “It is an honor to be a supporter of this event and the Mustafa legacy.”

The festival opens with a night of live jazz and poetry, and continues with workshops and performances on Saturday, the festival ends with a red-carpet event and closeout concert. For tickets & more info, visit. https://MMJF26.eventbrite.com

Source: Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival