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Black Restaurant Week comes to Atlanta

By Katrice L. Mines Atlanta foodies unite; Atlanta Black Restaurant Week will kick off in the city this weekend. The inaugural summer culinary series, which originated in Texas last spring, will give food lovers a taste of the best the metro area has to offer from black-owned restaurants for brunch, lunch and dinner. Why Atlanta? It was only natural, according to Black Restaurant Week LLC’s organizers. “Atlanta has emerged as a southern metropolitan booming with a diversity of cultures from around the world,” said Black Restaurant Week LLC founder Warren Luckett. “We saw this a great opportunity to showcase the heritage of these different cultures and celebrate their flavors.” Black Restaurant Week LLC was established in Houston in 2016. The model was a proven success with more than $50,000 of revenue generated in the local Houston economy through black-owned restaurants – opening the door for expansion to other markets across the country. The goal: “to provide awareness of the black culinary industry which is a key ingredient to the American culture.” Participating restaurants include Cala Bar and Grill, Spice House, Joffrey’s Café Restaurant, League Tavern, Café Circa, Sweet Auburn Seafood, Puff & Pedals, Baltimore Crab and Seafood, and Pearl Lounge. Diners can enjoy casual dining options for $15 to $25 per person, and fine dining options from $35 to $45 per person during the two-week experience which will also include a series of events from seminars to a catering tasting and show-

stopping bartending competition, that will showcase the city’s diverse culinary scene and spotlight its various food talent. Using a combination model of awareness and education events, BRW organizers aim to stimulate the growth of African-American owned culinary businesses and farms across the United States by producing experiences that cater to a diverse culture of tastemakers, professionals and area foodies looking for exposure to delicious food and exquisite wines. “Black Restaurant Week is unique because we create a variety of opportunities for the community to support the culinary industry,” stated Luckett. “Patrons are able to dine at any one of our 13 highlighted restaurants and order from the custom Black Restaurant Week prefixed menu. We anticipate a few thousand people throughout our signature events.” As well, Black Restaurant Week and Operation Hope will host a panel of restaurant industry and business leaders to share their knowledge about owning a restaurant. Experts will offer advice on ways to get started in the industry, raise capital, and manage a successful business operation. Participants will enjoy a three-course meal at Negril Village.

“Black Restaurant Week provides the community the opportunity to stimulate the local economy and support those in need within the community,” Luckett said. For example, Atlanta Black Restaurant Week will support Family Agriculture Resource Management Services food bank program which purchases produce from small farmers to be donated to food banks, elder care centers, and shelters like the Metro Atlanta Taskforce for the Homeless. “A portion of proceeds from Black Restaurant Week menus will support their food bank program. This regional non-profit organization assists minority owned farms with gaining access to capital to donate crops to low income communities in need. The support from the community as a whole is what makes this project special and highly successful. We encourage everyone in the greater Atlanta

area to support our goal in providing economic support to local Atlanta businesses, and raising funds for those in need.” Other events in the series include: Sound Bites: Food Truck Festival | August 5, 2017 Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market 1850 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 Nosh: Culinary Showcase | August 10, 2017 595 North Avenue NW Atlanta, GA 30318 BRW’s Nosh Culinary Showcase allows Black Restaurant Week to recognize Atlanta’s talented executive chefs and caterers during our Black Restaurant Week campaign. Awards will be given to: The Best Food Bite The Best Overall Showcase Display People’s Choice The Craft of Cocktails Power of the Palate: Bartender Competition | August 12, 2017 League Tavern 30 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30308 Attendees can expect bartenders and mixologists to create a variety of eclectic cocktails that highlight the bold flavors from the African diaspora in the Power of the Palate bartending competition. ABRW Participating Restaurants Cala Bar and Grill: 4144 Redan Rd #102, Stone Mountain, GA 30083 Spice House: 2247 Cascade Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30311 Joffrey’s Café Restaurant: 301 N Central Ave, Hapeville, GA 30354 League Tavern: 30 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30308 Café Circa: 464 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 Sweet Auburn: 171 Auburn Ave NE Ste P, Atlanta, GA 30303 Puff & Pedals: 367 Edgewood Avenue Atlanta, GA 30312 Baltimore Crab and Seafood: 1075 Fairburn Rd. SW Atlanta, GA 30331 Pearl Lounge: 253 Peters Street Atlanta, GA

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Historic tour reflects the organization’s commitment to remaining progressive, and actively engaged in addressing the issues facing black America today By ADW Staff The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) launched “NAACP Forward,” a national listening tour, at the organization’s 108th Annual Convention in Baltimore July 22. The tour comes as part of the organization’s strategic plan for the future, enhancing its vision, mission and commitment to the fight for civil rights amidst a swirling climate of political hostility, voter suppression, income inequality, mass incarceration, police brutality and anti-immigrant sentiment. “NAACP Forward” kicked off with key listening sessions at the Convention — including one with current NAACP branch state presidents and leadership from rural and urban communities across the country. It will continue with its first official stop on August 24th in Detroit for local membership, supporters and partners. The Michigan stop will be followed by a session in San Antonio, Texas, in September. NAACP leadership will visit a total of seven major cities across the country over the next few months for public meetings as well as smaller discussions in visits to glean the perspective of its membership, local community leaders, activists and others, continuing the series of critical discussions and

action plans initiated at the Convention. Earlier this year, the organization announced plans to embark upon a transformational course in this era of political and social derision which threatens to roll back decades of progress, and social and economic justice for millions of Americans. “Our impetus for today’s NAACP is to effectively reach our dedicated staff and members, community organizers, activists, faith and business leaders, social justice advocates and others, to address the issues and challenges that face African Americans, and our communities,” said Leon W. Russell, chairman of the NAACP national Board of Directors. “I firmly believe that this Tour will expand our reach, touch our people, engage more diverse audiences and reinforce our focus on civil rights in this age of great political and social uncertainty,” said Derrick Johnson, vice-chair of the Board of Directors. “The national listening tour, “NAACP Forward,” is a critical step in looking ahead, and achieving our objectives.” Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest nonpartisan civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities.

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The Westside Future Fund partners with Atlanta Public Schools By ADW Staff

The Westside Future Fund (WFF) and Atlanta Public Schools (APS) have formed an official partnership to improve education outcomes on Atlanta’s historic Westside. The commitment of the collaboration is to develop and sustain a cradle-to-college pipeline of STEM-based “innovation” schools in the target neighborhoods of English Avenue, Vine City, Ashview Heights and Atlanta University Center. The Westside Future Fund, a not-for-profit organization with the mission to reinvigorate community growth by coordinating and accelerating efforts to elevate the quality of life in Atlanta’s historic Westside neighborhoods, will work directly with APS to execute the strategy, focusing on Hollis Innovation Academy (Hollis) – the STEM-based, K-8 school that opened in 2016 - as the pilot. Atlanta Public Schools is one of the largest school districts in the state of Georgia, serving approximately 52,000 students across 88 schools. To support the execution of the agreement, signed by Westside Future Fund executive director John Ahmann and APS superintendent Dr. Meria Carstarphen, the Westside Future Fund has pledged to raise approx. $16.4 million over five years. On the heels of the agreement signing, The Coca-Cola Foundation and SunTrust Bank Charitable Irrevocable Trust

– two of the Westside Future Fund’s philanthropic partners – each announced a commitment of $1 million. Among other improvements, the funding will allow Hollis to hire 21 additional teachers and instructional paraprofessionals this school year, nearly doubling the school’s current instructional staff. Additionally, the partnership strategy includes support for extended school days, experiential learning, professional development for faculty, and social and emotional counseling for students and families. In addition to The Coca-Cola Foundation and SunTrust Bank, the partnership has received support from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. The Chick-fil-A Foundation is also a philanthropic supporter of Hollis Innovation Academy. The WFF was established in December 2014 by the Atlanta Committee for Progress (ACP), a coalition of top CEOs and leaders from Atlanta’s private sector, universities and nonprofits in partnership with Mayor Kasim Reed. Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy is a PK-8 model in the Atlanta Public Schools. Hollis opened in 2016 and began by servicing PK-5 and adding a grade level each year – using framework guided by GA Tech CEISMC and the rigorous EL Education model to focus on relational character building and preparing students for college and career.

• In 19 of the 21 states at $7.25, more than 30 percent of wage-earners would benefit from raising the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2024; the highest share is in Mississippi, with 44.4 percent.

Atlanta, GA (July 20, 2017) – In honor of National Chicken Wing Day, one of the most fun, flavor-packed and finger-licking days of the year, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar® locations throughout Atlanta today announced that their delicious Double Crunch Bone-in Wings will be available to guests all day long at half-price. On Saturday, July 29, for one day only, wing-lovers will receive a full order of Double Crunch Bone-in Wings for just $5.40, and can choose from a variety of flavors including Classic or Hot Buffalo, Honey BBQ, Spicy Sweet Asian Chile or Thai Peanut – sure to please any palate! “National Chicken Wing Day is one of our favorite days of the year,” said Pamela Jones, vice president of marketing, Neighborhood Restaurant Partners, the Atlanta-area franchisee. “Our Double Crunch Bone-in Wings are always a guest-favorite and offer diners the classic chicken wing crunch that they crave with a variety of bold and flavorful sauces. We are excited to celebrate one of America’s greatest foods with our customers and look forward to seeing them on July 29!” The National Chicken Wing Day special is available at all 38 Applebee’s locations owned and operated by Neighborhood Restaurant Partners in the Atlanta area, including locations in Athens, Atlanta, Bethlehem, Calhoun, Canton, Carrollton, Cartersville, Commerce, Conyers, Covington, Cumming, Dawsonville, Decatur, Douglasville, Duluth, Fayette-

millions of workers who struggle in poverty despite working hard. It’s noteworthy and completely outrageous that 17 of the 21 states stuck at the $7.25 federal minimum wage have enacted preemption laws that prohibit their own cities and counties from adopting higher minimum wages — walling off local elected governments from pursuing minimum wage increases,” Owens said. “Here’s a novel idea for Republican leaders in Congress, most of whom hail from states among those stuck at the $7.25 minimum wage: Instead of spinning your wheels trying to hurt tens of millions of Americans by stripping away their health care coverage, take up the Raise the Wage Act and help improve the lives of tens of millions of workers.” “Indeed, with recent cost-of-living projections showing that, by 2024, workers in every state and every corner of the country will need at least a $15 full-time hourly wage to afford the basics, we must find the means to move the U.S. Congress to act for all of America’s workers. It’s been eight years since the last federal minimum wage increase. That’s eight years too long. It’s time for a $15 federal minimum wage. Workers will fight for that in Congress; and they’ll keep fighting, regardless of the outcome— until they win.”

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Goal setting made easy By Tasha S. Robinson

Around the end of the year or the start of a new one, people create resolutions or goals they rarely achieve in the end. Though seemingly a vicious cycle that many return to almost instinctively, there is a simple science to goal setting that they miss. Employ these tactics and start seeing some results. Create long-term goals with short-term goals Often, I hear: “my goal is to make $150,000 in sales this year or increase my social media followers.” However, there is no in-depth plan in place to achieve such goals by that people who share them with me. That is an underlying issue that hampers reaching any lofty goals that are set for business. Your primary goal can be to make X amount in annual sales annually, but it is imperative that you ville, Gainesville, Griffin, Hiram, Jonesboro, strategize how you intend to achieve that. For Kennesaw, Lagrange, Lawrenceville, Lithia example, through product creation, distribuSprings, Lithonia, Loganville, McDonough, tion, tiered pricing, website design, customer Monroe, Marietta, Newnan, Rome, Snellville, retention and more. Another great tip is to Stockbridge, Stone Mountain, Sugar Hill, organize your tactics by quarter and month. Each goal is connected to making your larger Tucker and Woodstock. year-end objective. *Valid 7/29/17 only, while supplies last Accountability matters *Not valid on Boneless Wings People who hire personal trainers are not *Dine-in only, no to-go bags just hiring them for the sake of it; they want *Not valid with any other promotion, offer to go further in their workouts and underor discount stand that accountability will be a benefit. The *One offer, per person, per visit *Tax and gratuity not included

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Dr. Shelton Goode named MARTA’s Executive Director of Diversity and Inclusion

• In each of seven of the 21 states at $7.25 (Georgia, Indiana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia), more than 1 million workers would see their hourly pay increase by raising the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2024; the highest number of affected workers is in Texas, at 4.6 million. “Many in Congress and in state legislatures who, year after year, refuse to even consider raising the wage floor for America’s lowest-paid workers are doing immense harm to tens of

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Atlanta-Area Applebee’s Locations to Offer Half-Price Double Crunch Bone-In Wings on July 29

New analysis shows that 20-plus million workers in those 21 states would get raises from increasing federal minimum wage to $15 by 2024; 41 million workers in total would see pay gains. On the eighth anniversary of the last increase in the federal minimum wage, a new analysis shows that Congressional Democrats’ legislation to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2024 would deliver an outsized share of pay increases to workers in states with the lowest minimum wages, including more than 20 million workers in the 21 states whose minimum wages are still stuck at the federal minimum of $7.25. “The federal minimum wage is supposed to provide a meaningful standard to ensure that workers everywhere in the country are paid at least an adequate wage to meet their basic needs. But with the federal minimum wage stuck now for eight years at a poverty-level of $7.25 per hour, it is falling far short of that critical role. Instead, at such an appallingly low wage level, it’s being used as a weight to suppress workers’ wages,” said Christine Owens, executive director of the National Employment Law Project. The analysis, from the National Employment Law Project, based on data and estimates from researcher David Cooper of the Economic Policy Institute, shows that by raising the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2024, as proposed in the Raise the Wage Act of 2017:

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The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority has hired Dr. Shelton Goode as executive director of diversity and inclusion. Goode, who started work at MARTA in June, most recently served as director of diversity and inclusion at Oshkosh Corporation, and brings more than 20 years of human resource and business development experience to the agency. “Dr. Goode has a proven track record of leading diversity and inclusion programs for major companies while creating robust training and successful outreach programs within global organizations,” said MARTA GM/CEO Keith Parker. “We are excited to welcome Dr. Goode to MARTA as we actively work to expand our diversity and inclusion initiatives.” In Goode’s new role at MARTA he will implement diversity and inclusion strategies and equal employment opportunity programs. Additionally, he will work collaboratively with key stakeholders, businesses, customers and employees to ensure equitable and nondiscriminatory practices are upheld. “My hope is that by working with MARTA’s executive leadership team we can raise the diversity and inclusion bar, not only for our organization but for the entire metropolitan business community,” said Goode. “By

applying best known actions and programs, we will help create a more inclusive environment for current and potential employees, customers, communities, businesses, and stakeholders to develop an environment that will encourage all of us to bring our greatest talents, perspectives, and experiences to the workplace.” A decorated Air Force veteran, Goode has worked in various human resources and diversity roles with Georgia Power, Alabama Power and PPL Services Corporation. In addition to his work in the area of diversity, inclusion and human resources, Goode has also authored three books and served as an adjunct professor at Georgia Military College and Troy University. Goode, who received his bachelor’s degree from Southwest Texas State University, master’s degree from Troy University and doctorate from the University of Alabama, was awarded the 2012 Trailblazer Award by the National Association of African Americans in Human Recourses and the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Technology Association of Georgia. In 2016, the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania native was named one of the “Top 50 Most Influential African Americans in Wisconsin” by Madison 365.

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POLITICS

Georgia’s health insurance exchange faces a murky future

By Andy Miller Will Georgia’s health insurance exchange in 2018 resemble this year’s version – or will the state be left with large coverage holes? That’s part of the uncertainty surrounding the fate of the Senate health care legislation. Senators this week are considering a simple repeal of the Affordable Care Act, a “repeal and replace’’ plan, and variations of both. There is no certainty on what, if anything, they will pass. While the political outlook changes almost daily, the future of Georgia’s exchange will depend not just on what happens in Congress, but on upcoming decisions made by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia. Blue Cross is among four insurers that have filed proposed rates for individual coverage in Georgia’s 2018 exchange. But it’s the only insurer offering statewide exchange plans this year – and as proposed for 2018. Yet depending on what happens in Washington, the companies can still submit higher premium rates. Or like other insurers before them, pull out of the exchanges entirely or in part. A crucial concern for insurers is whether they will continue to receive the subsidies that allow them to reduce out-of-pocket costs such as deductibles for low-income consumers, thus making policies more affordable. There are other questions. For instance, will the administration continue to enforce the ACA requirement that individuals have health insurance? Insurers want that mandate retained because it pushes many young and healthy consumers to buy coverage, which in turn helps offset the costs of older, sicker people. And will the Trump White House work hard to market the exchange to consumers, as the Obama administration did? The instability has grown since Blue Cross recently provided filings to the state insurance department for 2018. The company requested an average exchange premium increase of 40 percent for 2018. But despite the large hike, the insurer also signaled that the subsidies were a giant unknown that could force the company in a new direction. Almost a half-million Georgians signed up for coverage this year in the exchange, de-

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signed for individuals and families who don’t have coverage through a job or government program. Blue Cross is currently the only insurer in 96 of Georgia’s 159 counties. A Blue Cross pullout would be devastating to Georgia. That would lead to dozens of counties not having an exchange option for their residents. Bill Custer, a health insurance expert at Georgia State University, said Friday that most such counties are poor and rural, meaning that a pullout would have a disproportionate effect on certain regions of the state, possibly accelerating the trend of rural hospital closures and creating “many more uninsured.” He said many people would be left with no options for affordable insurance unless the state or federal government stepped in to provide one. As of July 12, more than 24,000 insurance exchange enrollees in 38 counties in a handful of states are at risk of having no insurers available to them next year, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. Individuals who need financial assistance to afford a policy would be hit especially hard if they live in areas where no exchange policies are offered, because these people can use the premium-lowering federal tax credits only for exchange plans. Fewer choices tends to make prices go up for consumers. A Blue Cross spokeswoman last week referred questions about the health insurance exchange to the Georgia Association of Health Plans. Its executive director, Graham Thompson, pointed out that “there is no clear direction’’ coming out of Washington on several key issues, such as whether the subsidies will continue. If that funding evaporates, “there could be sticker shock for consumers,” Thompson told GHN. Some conservatives in Congress oppose the subsidies, calling them a bailout of the health insurance industry and saying the Obama administration didn’t have the authority to pay them. President Trump, as recently as this week, has threatened to cut off the subsidies. Insurer participation in 2018 exchanges will not be finalized until fall of 2017. Read the full story at GeorgiaHealthNews.com

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Municipal Court of Atlanta launches Restore Atlanta Initiative

Municipal Court will host health fair to provide information on program to residents The Municipal Court of Atlanta announced Wednesday that it will launch Restore Atlanta, formerly Community Court, at a free health fair to provide checkups, immunizations and physicals for returning students on July 29 at 150 Garnett Street from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Taking a non-traditional approach to helping offenders by using sentencing alternatives and legal sanctions to promote rehabilitation, the initiative aims to provide young, first time offenders who commit low level crimes to maintain a clean record by completing rehabilitation programs. “The Municipal Court of Atlanta is pleased to offer Restore Atlanta to young offenders who deserve a second chance,” said Marcus Sabbs, director of Restore Atlanta. “Through this program, the Court will provide resources that will allow participants to build better, and more productive lives. I encourage residents to attend the health fair to not only receive information on the initiative, but have access free checkups, physicals, back-to-school supplies and more.” Restore Atlanta will work closely with the community by appointing residents to restorative

boards who are interested in revitalizing their neighborhoods and ending the cycle of recidivism. The initiative will ensure that out-of-custody defendants register for programs such as Teens Learning Control (TLC) and Restorative Board. TLC is for young drivers, ages 17 through 20, who are convicted of driving offenses. The program includes innovative tactics designed to educate and deter future negative driving behaviors. The Restorative Board will connect participants to the community through the guidance and mentoring of board members, and through involvement in other court ordered sanctions including community service projects. Other low-level crimes eligible for the program include: possession of marijuana, theft by shoplifting, and disorderly conduct. The Municipal Court of Atlanta will partner with Dr. Marcus Green, CEO and founder of New Beginnings Today, to host the court’s first health fair that will be free to all residents. Residents who attend the health fair will have access to free health services and access to vendors, games and food.

Truly Different By Katrice L. Mines Tru by Hilton is on to something. Choose Hilton’s new and modern experience and you’ll be hooked on the brand’s vibrant, affordable and fresh home-away-from home option. “Tru by Hilton was built to appeal to a cross-generation of travelers who share a zest for life mindset; they appreciate minimal yet meaningful design and features; the brand was designed to appeal to business and leisure travelers,” said Alexandra Jaritz, Global Head of Try by Hilton. “These travelers tend to have similar expectations and travel attitudes: A zest for life and an open-minded optimism; a desire for human connection, as they want more than just a place to rest their heads; and an increased emphasis on experiences rather than on material elements.” Introduced in 2016, Tru hotels feature 228-square-foot rooms with platform beds and landing zones where guests can place their luggage and hang clothes in the place of dressers. Nifty. Hilton realized that it could shrink the width of the room from the typical 12 feet to 10 feet because typically the TV cabinet would take up 2 feet, but with flat screen TV’s the space could be spared. An adequate desk-table alternative is one attached to a chair, which is just enough. Need more desk space? Head to the lobby and spread out in semi-private, sound absorbing alcoves, or collaborate with others in lounge spaces; and print from anywhere in the hotel with free wireless printing. Back to the rooms. The mattresses and bedding are both notably comfortable, but the room’s standout feature is its clever bath-

room — with a standing glass-door shower and premium bath products from Not Soap, Radio. The hotels offer limited food and beverage options and feature a social area characterized by a large central lobby, referred to as The Hive, that is divided into sections for eating, working, playing and lounging. Anytime cravings can be answered in 24/7 Eat. & Sip. market where local, gourmet snacks and drinks — including single-serve beer and wine — are always available in the lobby. You cash your items out independently on a tablet so there’s virtually no wait. If you just need a boost, there is also complimentary LaVazza coffee, Stash tea and hot chocolate that you can jazz up with a variety of flavored syrups 24/7. If you like to keep your gym routine while away, Tru’s fitness center likely has what you need with barre, resistance bands, free weights, cardio and flexibility gear, plus workout ideas from the fitness center tablet. “We believe there is no other hotel brand that offers the consistency and innovative approach at this price point. Guests should choose to stay at Tru by Hilton because it offers simplicity and value without compromising quality and design, and it is part of the Hilton Honors program – which gives members access to mobile check-in with room selection and Digital Key in addition to earning rewards points during every stay.” The energetic but ultra comfortable brand opened its first metro Atlanta location in McDonough, Ga., in June. And Hilton thought of everything.

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Elisabeth Omilami as Pivotal Matriarch Metro Atlanta arts and culture groups join in new Atlanta play #GAARTSFUTURE advocacy campaign Actress, Playwright, Daughter of Activist Hosea Williams and Rep. Juanita Williams Actress Elisabeth Omilami Sheriff Sam Guidry; Brittany will take on the compelling role Smith, as Vivian Baptiste; Trevof Miss Emma Glenn in of “A or Goble, as Paul Bonin; and Lesson Before Dying” – a DoKerwin Thompson, as Rev. Mominion Entertainment Group, ses Ambrose. LLC’s (DEG) production – this This is Omilami’s first prosummer in Decatur. It is her duction with DEG, which is character from which the drama known for its annual holiday hit derives its name, as an innocent “Black Nativity” and has been young black man who is condeveloping musicians, playdemned to death learns how to wrights, directors, filmmakers die with dignity. and artisans since its founding Omilami, who has been in in 2015. An actress and human more than 40 films including rights activist, Elisabeth Omi“We Are Marshall,” “The List,” lami is a graduate of Hampton “Comeback Dad,” and “A Time University’s theater department to Kill,” has been seen in the and has written several plays. Academy Award Winning films, Elisabeth Omilami Outside of the theater, Omilami “Ray” and “The Blind Side.” An Atlanta native has worked with her parents, world-renowned and graduate of Hampton University’s theater Civil Rights activist Rev. Hosea Williams and department, she enjoys taking on roles that ex- State Representative Juanita T. Williams, and plore nuances of black culture. their organization Hosea Helps, formerly Hosea “I’m honored to play family matriarch, Omi- Feed The Hungry and Homeless. Her husband, lami said. “Emma represents so much of the Afemo Omilami, is COO of Hosea Helps and is good that black women bring to this world. also an acclaimed actor. Pride. Strength. Love. She’s an archetype society Tickets for “A Lesson Before Dying, which can never forget.” will play at Porter Sanford III Performing Arts The cast alongside Omilami includes: Enoch & Community Center, are on sale now from $10 King as the main character, Grant Wiggins; for children to $30 for adults. Simeon Daise, as Jefferson; Lee Buechele, as

The High Museum of Art and more than a dozen metro Atlanta arts and culture organizations are voicing their support for arts funding with the #GAArtsFuture postcard-writing campaign. The goal of the campaign is to demonstrate the arts’ positive impact on the lives of Georgia residents and to underscore the importance of continued funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). President Trump’s budget plan for fiscal year 2018 called for the elimination of these federal agencies, which fund important artistic initiatives throughout the state of Georgia, including educational programming, exhibitions, performances and projects. The High Museum of Art is encouraging the state’s arts and culture organizations to join its efforts and expand the reach and impact the initiative. How can you join? It’s simple. Visit the High Museum of Art’s website and complete a brief Q+A with more details and a digital toolkit with materials (printable postcards, signage, etc.) to help you implement the campaign. Participating organizations include the

Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, The Woodruff Arts Center, WonderRoot, Spelman College Museum of Fine Art, ArtsATL, Atlanta Ballet, Atlanta Contemporary, The Atlanta Opera, The Breman Museum, BURNAWAY, Center for Puppetry Arts, Michael C. Carlos Museum, The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA GA) and Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA). Each participating institution will offer blank postcards, along with the Washington, D.C., addresses of all state representatives, to patrons on site at their locations. Signage accompanying the postcards provides information about how NEA, NEH and IMLS funding affects the arts in Georgia. Guests use their creativity to write personalized messages on the postcards, which the organizations collect, stamp, and mail to congressional leaders. The loss of the NEA, NEH, and IMLS would have the greatest impact on rural areas, low-income populations, schoolchildren, seniors and veterans. Federal dollars assigned to these agencies are used to leverage state, local, and private funding for organizations, educational entities, libraries, public broadcasting affiliates, etc.

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“Girls Trip” is box office gold and Black Girl Magic The hilarious comedy “Girls Trip,” starring four amazing black women, surpassed expectations this weekend. The movie with Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, Regina Hall and Tiffany Haddish took the second spot at the box office this weekend, with an estimated $30.8 million in sales. Directed by Malcolm D. Lee, the R-rated comedy from Universal Pictures tells the story of four lifelong friends heading to the Essence Festival for a fun and wild weekend. The film arrives at a time when debates about diversity and inclusion in Hollywood are heating up, the Post report. Though Hollywood has historically underestimated the reach and popularity of films

starring African-American women in lead roles, Girls Trip, along with other movies such as Hidden Figures, have proven that Black females can catapult films to great success. “I have been told my entire career ‘Black women can’t open films domestically or internationally,’ wrote Taraji P. Henson on Instagram after her megahit Hidden Figures, the story of three NASA scientists, opened at number one at the box office in January. “Well anything is possible. Most importantly this proves that people like good material, and it has nothing to do with gender or race. Agreed?” A racially diverse audience went out to theaters to see “Girls Trip” on its debut week-

end, according to Box Office Mojo, with African Americans having the largest representation at 59 percent. Nineteen percent of the audience was white, 17 percent were Hispanic and 3 percent were Asian. “Girls Trip” had the most successful opening for R-rated comedies, and the film is the “best showing for a live-action comedy so far,” writes The Hollywood Reporter.We hope Hollywood will truly take note that African American actors and actresses can achieve success with Black moviegoers and have crossover appeal.

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Hosea helps needs our help What does it mean when the people who are the ones that provide help to others need help? The question begs an answer. Are we our brother’s keeper? As the metro Atlanta area grows, we cannot lose our ability to care and have compassion for our fellow residents. Matthew 16:26 says, “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, but loses his soul?” One of the most revered and well known community organizations Hosea Helps is in need of us to help provide a home for the organization or to help it keep its current location. For more than 45 years, the non-profit organization – formerly known as Hosea Feed the Hungry – has been helping families in need. According to the Hosea Helps, it must get raise enough money for the new rent, move to another facility or shut down within the next six weeks. For years, the DeKalb County Sheriff Office has helped to cook food for the Thanksgiving and Christmas events that were held at the Georgia World Congress Center. I have believed for a long time that DeKalb County should have a Hosea Helps satellite location. I believe we should be able to use a closed school, unused commercial building, or government building to help people as there are plenty spaces in DeKalb and Atlanta that could be used. I challenge the leaders in the metro area to step up to the plate and present some ideas and options to help keep Hosea Helps going for years to come. Our community has individuals in positions of influence, wealth and power that can make a difference in how this story plays out. I do not believe that in the metro Atlanta, where we have some of the most educated, religious and prosperous people, that we cannot come up a viable option to prevent Hosea Helps from having to close

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Poll shows voters want more financial regulation On July 21, the first federal agency dedicated to serving the financial needs of consumers will be five years old. Created in the aftermath of the worst financial calamity since the 1930’s Great Depression, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was created through the enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act. When voters were recently asked their thoughts about CFPB, 3 out of 4 said that financial accountability and tough regulations are still needed. The poll, jointly commissioned by the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) and Americans for Financial Reform (AFR), posed a series of question to 1,000 likely voters. Since 2012, this annual national telephone poll has been performed by Lake Research Partners. When consumers were asked whether more financial regulation was needed, 69 percent of all respondents said yes. Only 12 percent believed that these firms have changed their practices enough to not warrant further regulation. Even when partisan preferences were factored into this answer, 52 percent of Republications and 68 percent of Independents agreed. The highest percentage of partisan agreement on this question came from Democrats with 84 percent. Voters were also asked whether more financial oversight was needed. Among all respondents, 66 percent agreed, including nearly half of Republicans (49 percent). Sixty-three percent of independents and 85 percent of Democrats said that more financial oversight was needed. If anyone wonders why consumer support still strongly favors financial regulation, perhaps the experiences of approximately 859,900 consumers who received $3.4 billion in restitution since CFPB’s creation is a reason. As of March 31 of this year, other CFPB accomplishments in its five-year history include: •An additional $7.75 billion of additional consumer relief was returned for cancelled debts, principal reductions and other actions; •For the first time, debt collection companies that plague 30 million consumers are now under federal supervision; and •Ask CFPB, the Bureau’s online resource, has been accessed by 10 million consumers. “The premise that lies at the very heart of our mission is that consumers should have someone standing on their side to see that they are treated fairly in the financial marketplace,” noted Richard Cordray, CFPB director. “Each day, we work to accomplish the goals of renewing people’s trust in the marketplace and ensuring that markets for consumer financial products and services are fair, transparent, and competitive.” Cordray added: “These goals not only

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