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NAPTOWN NARRATIVES Docuseries Amplifies Black Storytellers

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REEL CHANGES Heartland Film Gets a New Home at the Fort Ben Cultural Campus

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DREAM BIG

The Box Media Production Space Is Built by Artists, for Artists

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Three College Friends Turn a College Dorm Dream into Successful Advertising Career

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“STRANGER AT THE GATE” Learn More About the OscarNominated Short Film with Ties to Indiana

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Recorded at Round Table Recording in Broad Ripple Village Sponsored by The Box Media and Production Space and the Indianapolis Alleycats

NAPTOWN NARRATIVES

Naptown Narratives is a docuseries created by Anthony Murdock II in partnership with LaKesha Lorene that celebrates the culture of Indianapolis through amplifying Black storytellers.

”My organization, Circle City Storytellers is the leading digital resource hub for Black storytellers so it only made sense to launch this resource with a series like Naptown Narratives that allows the community to build,” says Anthony Murdock II.

Murdock’s role has been providing the vision for the Naptown Narratives. Early on he collaborated with LaKesha Lorene, CEO of Loving Life Productions, with an idea to celebrate everyday heroes by providing a platform to host stories.

“I knew I had to partner with LaKesha’s production company to make that idea come to life,” Murdock says. “With the stellar production of LaKesha’s company and our support from Life In Indy we were able to create a partnership this city has never seen.”

“My role as producer of this series and in partnering with Murdock and Circle City Storytellers has been to really allow the viewers to get an

Writer / Michael Durr

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LaKesha Lorene, CEO Loving Life Productions LLC and Anthony Murdock II, CEO of Murdock LLC and Owner of Circle City Storytellers

intimate look at greatness in a way they have never seen before,” Lorene says. “Sometimes we think about that word, greatness, and it comes with a perception of a certain class, color, creed, or ‘thing’ and what we are doing in this docuseries is shattering those perceived notions and through these powerful storytellers reminding others of how important they are to the community they serve.”

The duo launched their first season in 2020, featuring five episodes with five storytellers and have since shared more than 27 Black stories throughout the last two seasons in the docuseries. They are now producing their third season and have continued to grow and tell impactful, motivating and inspirational stories.

“From the beginning, I’ve wanted to make sure we put beautiful Black stories on big stages,” Murdock says.

Murdock is now a professor at Butler University and teaches future entrepreneurs in Lacey’s School of Business.

“When my students walk in, and see me, a Black man, with a law degree, with multiple businesses giving back on this big stage in education it leaves a lasting impact,” he adds. “Not only in what I’m providing them practically, but in what I am providing them on a personal level. When people see the storytellers from Naptown Narratives I know it will inspire them to trust in the power of

their own stories. And leverage those stories to help and inspire the next.”

“As an artist, a Black woman artist, who works in front of the camera and behind the camera, I notice so often that Black storytellers, whether they be actors, orators, public personalities, etc., are often mitigated to defending a need to exist,” Lorene says. “And in doing that our stories have been limited to constantly seeking to prove our worth to a percentage of people who will never be interested nor invested in our humanity. Those are not stories I’m interested in telling. I am inspired to tell THESE stories because they come from a place of authenticity and relatability.”

It is clear that Naptown Narratives is having an incredible impact, by providing tangible pieces of moving art that the community can not only digest but also help to create and grow.

“When you can control your narrative, the world is forced to recognize it and see you through a lens of truth,” Murdock says.

With the goal of celebrating others, the team is excited about continuing to evolve and grow this platform. You can watch episodes of Naptown Narratives at circlecitystorytellers.org or on Loving Life Productions LLC YouTube channel. Season three will premiere in August, so be sure to stay connected to them on any or all of the following social accounts, @murdock_ii @ circlecitystorytellers, @therealakeshalorene and @loving_life_productions.

“Our community is continually growing in the most beautiful ways, and it really excites me that we get to be a part of that growth with this creative medium,” Lorene says.

Murdock also has an ebook available now called The Art of Providing Value, that helps brands and businesses consistently provide value to customers and employers. He also hosts Mastermind workshops in his Moments with Murdock initiative, that gives practical tools for business-minded individuals who are often under-capitalized, under-resourced and overlooked. You can visit murdockllc.org for more information about the resources and initiatives he provides to the community.

Lorene has a project coming up this spring that is an urban crime drama called “Line of Justice” and the pilot will be shot here in Indianapolis. You can follow this project and others at lovinglifeproductions.com.

HEARTLAND FILM GETS A NEW HOME AT THE FORT BEN CULTURAL CAMPUS

Writer / Alesha McCarty

Photographer / Michael Durr

Heartland Film has found a new home. The Indy-based group, established in 1991, has spent the last couple of decades curating, promoting and celebrating thoughtful and engaging films from diverse perspectives. They’ve had temporary offices throughout the city. However, they now have a space that “feels like home,” proclaims Jessica Chapman, director of marketing.

Heartland Film’s new home is in the heart of Fort Ben in Lawrence Township - a stately, one-story Colonial Revival-style brick building built in 1906. The building has seen many lives but originally served as a leisure space and library for military enlistees. The 8,200-square-foot brick building provides space for Heartland to grow, and is an impressive space to host filmmakers, guests and the community. Enormous, arched-pane glass windows and French doors in the middle offer an inviting entrance. Six sets of columns anchor the

Michael Ault, President of Heartland Film

enchanting front patio, which is a future space for guests to mingle. The inviting entrance allows the beautiful afternoon light to pour into the main lobby, flanked by two stunning fireplaces with original dentil molding. While those renovating the structure have respected the architectural history, the building has had design updates to make it redcarpet ready.

A golden ceiling sets the stage. Decor gives a contemporary take on Hollywood Regency style, mixing fine lines, saturated colors and lush

fabrics. The whole space comes together elegantly understated.

A matching set of rich, wood-toned, arched-pane windows and doors lead you to the back of the building - the event space. A large, multipurpose room features a modest stage, access to the catering kitchen, a quaint outdoor patio and seating for around 300 people. The east and west wings hold office space.

Next door is the prominent Theater at the Fort and Arts for Lawrence

Ribbon cutting event, held on February 15, 2023 at Sterrett Center (8950 Otis Avenue, Indianapolis, IN) located on the Fort Ben Cultural Campus

center, creating an opportunity for showings and community involvement.

There is plenty of space outside in between their building and the Fort Ben Musical Swings that they hope to utilize this year for events like movies on the lawn.

The official ribbon cutting was on February 15. The Heartland team has been hard at work hosting the Chamber of Commerce and organizing field trips for local students interested in the arts.

During the field trip, the Heartland Film team worked with middle school students, teaching them the ropes and giving them real-life experience in the industry. The programming team learned the ins and outs of running the film show, the operations team oversaw tasking, and the marketing team was assigned to create festival themes. “There are not many opportunities for young students interested in a career in filmmaking,” Chapman says. Heartland Film hopes to do more community outreach to drive social change.

In their High School Film Competition, students can win $2,000 in cash prizes and showings at Indy Shorts, and the winner presents at the Heartland International Film Festival (HIFF).

Heartland already has second-phase plans including adding a full kitchen with stoves, a new sound system and a new projector for the event space. They also hope to uncover more history. As the Heartland teams gear up for another exciting year, their new home will provide ample gathering space, plus all the amenities to make this year’s season better than ever.

HEARTLAND FILM - THE YEAR AT A GLANCE:

FEBRUARY 15: The Heartland Film ribbon-cutting event popped off with a champagne toast, followed by a lively open house with drinks, appetizers, live music and tours for the community.

MARCH 3 & 4: Best of the Fest at the Historic Artcraft Theatre in Franklin - this year will be extra special as the Artcraft Theatre team celebrates its 100th anniversary. Two of the films, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “The Whale,” have 14 combined Oscar nominations.

JULY 18-23: Indy Shorts International Film Festival in Indianapolis returns for its sixth year. It’s a qualifying festival for the Academy Awards for all three short-film categories, and will include films like “Stranger at the Gate,” made in Muncie by filmmaker Joshua Seftel. The film was picked up by the New Yorker and is now being produced by Malala Yousafzai.

OCTOBER 5-15: HIFF returns for its 32nd year. It features primarily independent films. However, Artistic Director Greg Sorvig says studios know they’re a viable stop for the Oscars.

DECEMBER 1-31: Heartland Film presents Merry Movie Nightsyour favorite holiday classic films at Theater at the Fort.

CINEMATIC CUISINE

THE BRASSERIE IMPRESSES WITH FRESH AND UNEXPECTED DISHES

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The Brasserie at Kan-Kan, from operation to presentation, is a carefully composed show, leaving the crowd in shock and delight by curtain call. Abby Merriss’ highly skilled team all play an essential part. Low lights and just-loud-enough music create a sensual cinematic atmosphere.

The menu offers adventure and comfort.

To start, the winter solstice salad is a compilation of tender mixed greens, crunchy celery, slightly bitter fennel, lively cherries and the perfect touch of salt from freshly grated parmesan. The salad is delicately dressed with vinaigrette and creates something uniquely hardy and refreshing.

For a thrill, choose from cocktails crafted of homemade tinctures; however, the skill of a perfect Old Fashioned always wins me over!

I expected the presentation of yellow curry to be a stew with aimless swimming chopped vegetables. As the dish arrived, I marveled at the beauty of this thoughtfully curated dish. Three vibrant butter-poached gem potatoes floated alongside crisp vegetables in a sultry golden curry with a crisp apple and lime atop that added balance. Every morsel was gathered by toasted flatbread.

You’d be amiss not to order the bread pudding. It’s one of those dishes that is utterly simple and easily overcomplicated, but Abby’s version feels like home.

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DREAM BIG

The Box Media Production Space Is Built by Artists, for Artists

Writer / Ely Ayers

Photographers / Michael Durr & Daniel Woody

If imagination is the seed that grows into a creative mind’s most promising work, then what acts as the garden that hosts, nourishes and helps that seed grow? For many, that garden is a place of endless possibilities, where daydreams become tangible and ideas transform into masterpieces.

In a city as populated as Indianapolis, there is no shortage of creative minds eager to produce their next body of work. However, with some, there is a fundamental lack of tools or space necessary to bring their vision and imagination to life. Derek Tow, owner of The Box Media Production Space, as well as its parent company, The South 40, is all too familiar with the feeling of simply wanting to get a foot in the door of the creative industry. Tow knows the sometimes-deflating feeling of being from a small-market place and having big-city aspirations. For Tow there was an early switch that was flipped, a switch that would forever change his life, both for himself and later for the creative minds of people around him.

“In high school some friends and I saw the movie ‘Koyaanisqatsi,’ which was this incredible non-narrative film,” Tow says. “I had never seen anything like it or had anything hit me like that. I watched that movie and felt like I was driving 30 miles per hour on a highway. It opened my brain up about how I saw humans, nature and art. It opened me up to a whole new concept of life on Earth.”

After finishing high school, Tow graduated from Indiana University-Purdue University

Indianapolis with a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies, and after years in and out of classrooms and hours in and out of textbooks, decided it was time to roll the dice. At 24, Tow packed up his entire life and headed south to Florida, with only the belongings in his car and a dream to make his mark.

“It’s funny because up until college I wanted to play the drums for a living, but I specifically remember thinking, ‘I don’t know how I can make a difference in the world being a drummer,’” Tow says. “Sure, I would be a talented one, but I wanted to make my mark on a much bigger scale.”

Tow found an opportunity to be a production assistant all around Florida, and after five years began working as an assistant director on sets of high-end music videos for acts like NSYNC, Backstreet Boys and Dave Matthews Band. He also worked on sets for a multitude of films and commercials, and acted as a production coordinator and producer throughout his career.

“I felt I had arrived, though it was never about the money,” he says. “I was happy to be in the room and to be around other like-minded people. I did nearly every little thing I dreamed of wanting to do, and that feeling of wanting to be in the industry and having all of these dreams, I captured them. I realized that my real dream and calling was to own a creative space where other people’s dreams could be made.”

And that’s exactly what he did. After a move back north to Indiana, Tow opened The Box,

which now serves as the garden that helps grow creative seeds that people in Indianapolis plant to grow.

“There wasn’t a studio in the area that I knew of that could not only host these artists’ creative processes, but also potentially teach and let them grow in their craft, and not be questioned while they’re here,” Tow says. “It’s an open canvas for these artists. It’s not even so much a ‘money making first and foremost’ thing for me as it is a space for our city that finally acts as a place to host these creatives. That door wasn’t open for me and I want to make sure it’s open for others.”

Though not as large as cities like Los Angeles or New York City, Tow finds that with the help of The Box, Indianapolis is just as capable of

cultivating talent as any city in the country. At 3,000 square feet of space, there is vast room for photographers, videographers, directors, actors and other all-around creatives to do what they do best - create.

“If you’re good at what you do, no matter where you’re from, I promise that you can make it work,” Tow says. “I was able to make it work here because I do multiple things well, which is something I encourage others to think about. The easiest way to have longevity is to become multi-disciplined. With that said, I’m advocating for up-and-coming, amateur and professional artists to keep that feeling flowing, that dream to build and continue their craft.”

Advocating for artists and advocating for each other is an important principle that Tow built The Box around. He wants to create an environment that inspires other artists to keep the creative spirit alive in Indianapolis. Owning a place that nurtures the talents of new artists, and helps turn those talents into

careers that can last a lifetime, is the actual dream for Tow. He is an artist first and a business owner second. That kind of mindset allows seeds of dreams to blossom into trees that branch creative opportunities.

The Box is a 3,000-square-foot production facility designed and built by artists, for artists. It is located at 1413 East Riverside Drive, halfway between downtown and the

Indianapolis Motor Speedway, near some of the best food, drinks and hotels in the city. It’s ready and waiting for your video, photography, music, corporate gigs and more.

To schedule a tour, email derek@theboxindy. com, and be sure to follow them on Instagram @theboxindy to keep tabs on upcoming art showcases, meetups and more.

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Our History: Indiana Filmmakers Network was first established in 1998 by a coalition of film and media individuals and the Indiana Film Commission, meeting in Indianapolis for networking and special events. In 2008 a new board formed, creating the Indiana Film Database, and expanding IFN hubs across the state. IFN has hosted countless educational programs and initiatives throughout the Hoosiers state, supporting film festivals and media events. Creating the Independent Filmmakers Convention (IndyFilmCon), hosted with Indiana University 2011-2014. In 2015, IFN restructured, working with partners near and far, expanding to more locations, promoting study abroad programs such as Learn Filmmaking in Europe (LFE) and student rep programs. In 2020, IFN launched ICAN (Independent Cinematic Arts Network), Project: Hindsight, a IFN podcast, multiple new film funds, and so much more (until covid hit). IFN is now one of the largest Cinematic Arts Collectives in the US.

OUR MISSION: To connect and empower aspiring Indiana cinematic artists; filmmakers, actors, writers, designers, etc.

OUR VISION: To bring together Hoosiers participating in the cinematic arts to see their creative visions become a reality by providing them with the knowledge and connection they need.

OUR PATH AHEAD: We look to continue to connect creative as we expand across Indiana. We look to continue to grow and develop new educational and job readiness programming to help empower our members. We look to continue to find and create opportunities in the cinematic arts for Hoosiers.

Indiana Filmmakers Network Inc. is a 501(c)3 educational charitable organization connecting and empowering aspiring filmmakers throughout Indiana, embracing all aspects of media and the arts. IFN Inc. works to bring together Hoosiers, to see their creative visions become reality by providing them with the knowledge, resources, and connections they need.

IFN Inc. is currently establishing new educational workshops and jon readiness programming, and are continually building affiliations, partnerships, and sponsorships. IFN Inc. facilitates multiple events throughout the state. Be on the lookout for an event near you.

If you would like to be involved or have IFN host an event in your area, contact us at info@indianafilmmakers.org or visit us at indianafilmmakers.org.

BAYONET

THREE COLLEGE FRIENDS TURN A COLLEGE DORM DREAM INTO SUCCESSFUL ADVERTISING CAREER

Writer / Renée Larr Photographer / Michael Durr

(L) Andrew P. Quinn - Executive Producer (C) Joe Vella - Executive Producer (R) Kevin Grazioli - Executive Producer

Bayonet Media specializes in vibrant ad campaigns and awardwinning, thought-provoking original content—and the brainchild of three college friends desiring to do their own thing regarding careers and creativity. After graduating and following different paths, Kevin Grazioli, Andrew P. Quinn and Joe Vella decided to band together to create Bayonet Media in 2012.

“We were very much the classic college dorm story,” Vella says. “We all met each, hung out a lot, worked on student film projects together and even made a couple of cheesy music videos. As we moved on, we kept in touch and decided to start our business together.”

While Bayonet is a local company run by locals, they work around the country, including New York City, Los Angeles, Portland and Indiana. The trio says advancing technology allows them to work in many places simultaneously.

“Bayonet has always been about creating the highest quality work possible,” Quinn says. “Tracing all the way back to college, our collaborations have always been about creating images and stories we are proud of, and we do the same for our clients. We strive to use the

most cutting-edge technology and partner with talented people to create and capture images. In post-production, we work meticulously to refine and perfect our edits. As filmmakers, we see our work as a craft and respect the process of approaching our work with the utmost care.”

The company produces advertisements for national brands like Food Network, AARP and Jim Beam. They also love creating content and images for local companies and organizations like Crew Carwash, The Indianapolis Zoo, Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine, Knozone and Ortho Indy. The Crew Carwash ad features a modern-day Santa taking his lesser-known ride, a shiny red Ford Mach E, through the carwash for some much-needed “me time.”

The Knozone ad showcases an “evolved dinosaur in the modern world,” urging Indianapolis residents to “don’t be a fossil and drive electric.” The ad campaign won an Emmy for outstanding achievement as a Public Service Announcement.

Vella says one of the business mantras is location doesn’t dictate talent. He says sometimes people wrongly think great ideas only come from larger cities, but he's proud to be a part of a large pool of talented

creatives coming out of the state and the city of Indianapolis.

While many clients come to the group with their own ideas for marketing content, Quinn says the group also loves creating original content. “Pressing On: The Letterpress Film” premiered in 2017 at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, TN. to rave reviews. The documentary explores the question—why has the letterpress survived in the digital age? The film was nominated for an Emmy for outstanding achievement in cinematography and the film's trailer took home an Addy advertising award.

“The idea came to us from Erin Beckloff, a letterpress enthusiast and professor who wanted to document and preserve knowledge and traditions of the craft in the wake of its obsolescence,” Quinn says. “She introduced us to Dave Churchman and Dave Peat, two letterpress collectors living in Indianapolis. Combined, the ‘Daves’ have a larger collection of letterpress equipment than the Smithsonian.”

The growth over the last 11 years has been impressive to witness, even for the three friends. Vella says it’s crazy to think they started out renting space in the back of a friend’s business to now having an office, a studio and 12 employees with health care and a 401K opportunity.

So, where do the three college friends turned business partners go from here? QUINN says the future includes producing more original content. He says the industry is trending toward episodic streaming series. He says the need is more significant than ever, with the market being saturated with steaming services and more streamers than ever. QUINN says it’s a huge next step in the group’s careers.

“We also learned through making “Pressing On: The Letterpress Film, we were able to create empathy through filmmaking,” QUINN says. “It’s being used to connect people and is purposedriven. Those kinds of projects are extremely satisfying to make. Audiences choose to watch it, whereas commercials are more of a passive viewership. However, we will continue to produce advertising, as well.”

The trio has grown from a group of friends with the same college major hanging out in their dorms at Ball State to a full-fledged production company producing splashy advertising and soulsatisfying original works.

To watch “Pressing On: The Letterpress Film,” visit letterpressfilm. com. Bayonet Media is located at 212 W 10th St A-345 in the Stutz. For more information, visit bayonetmedia.com.

For as long as she can remember, Bibi Bahrami has made compassion a priority.

“I was blessed to be born to a family who were always helping others in the village where I was born,” Bahrami says, an Afghan refugee who has called Muncie home for several decades now.

Bahrami’s kindness is on full display in the short documentary, “Stranger at the Gate,” which is up for an Oscar in March. Directed by Joshua Seftel, “Stranger at the Gate” tells the story of Richard ‘Mac’ McKinney, a former Marine from Indiana. He plots an attack on

the Islamic Center of Muncie before changing his course after members of the mosque welcome him with open arms.

Before moving to Muncie in 1986, Bibi Bahrami and her family were faced with traumatic circumstances following the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan.

“At age 13, my life changed to a nightmare,” Bahrami says. “Our country was taken over by the Soviet invasion, and our peaceful life changed. We had to leave our home with the clothes on our back and go to the refugee camp in Pakistan. It took us two days, and my mother was eight months pregnant. We then lived in the refugee camp and tried to survive.”

Bahrami met

prior to Bibi and was able to pursue a career in healthcare. After finding stability as a doctor at Ball Memorial Hospital, Saber brought his wife Bibi to Muncie, where they still live today. Upon arriving in Muncie, Bibi quickly started looking for ways that she could make a difference in the community.

“It was my personal mission to make where I lived a better place,” she says. “We invested in our community and helped in any way we could.”

As co-founders of the Islamic Center of Muncie, Bibi and Saber made it even

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Photographer / Michael Durr

her husband, Saber Bahrami, at this refugee camp. He returned to the U.S.

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more of a priority to be involved in their community following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

“After 9/11, this became a double and triple priority because of the misunderstandings and Islamophobia,” she says. “Our religion was attacked. Our identities were attacked. We were concerned about our children and our grandchildren. This was the country where we chose to live. We came to have peace here and ran away from all this trauma.”

Featured in “Stranger at the Gate,” Richard ‘Mac’ McKinney is just one example of someone who has been touched by the

Bahrami family. As the short documentary details, McKinney initially began visiting the Islamic Center of Muncie with the intent of plotting a terrorist attack on the mosque. Eventually, however, his plans change after getting to know the Bahramis and having dinner with them at their home.

“Usually, if there’s a concern or misunderstanding, I invite those people over,” she says. “We have dinner, and I break the ice to start a conversation about the mission of our organization.”

“McKinney loved the authentic Afghani food that I cooked for him,” Bahrami says. “Then, I sat down and I bluntly said to him,

‘I heard this rumor, and I wanted to talk to you in person to see if it’s true.’ He put his head down, and it took him a while, but he said, ‘I’m ashamed, but that’s true. This is what I had planned.’”

After learning of McKinney’s story, director Joshua Seftel eventually reached out to Bibi Bahrami to see if she would be interested in being a part of a documentary. At first, admits she was a little hesitant. Following a near-death experience, though, Bahrami agreed to take part in the documentary in hopes that the story could impact generations to come.

“I said, ‘God gave me a second life. By

“THANKS TO JOSH AND HIS AMAZING TEAM, WE WERE ABLE TO SHARE THIS AMAZING STORY WITH HUMANITY. I’M VERY, VERY GRATEFUL FOR PEOPLE LIKE HIM AND OTHERS WHO MAKE THESE MOVIES TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND HELP OUR WORLD."

- BIBI BAHRAMI

helping this documentary, this message will live. And hopefully, humanity can benefit from it,’” Bibi says. “That was my prayer with my own creator.”

Much to her delight, “Stranger at the Gate” has now reached viewers far and wide, thanks to the excellent work of Seftel and his team.

“Thanks to Josh and his amazing team, we were able to share this amazing story with humanity,” she says. “I’m very, very grateful for people like him and others who make these movies to better understand and help our world.”

Ultimately, she hopes “Stranger at the Gate” can leave a lasting impact on every viewer that watches it.

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“I’m very grateful to be part of this amazing message that is going to benefit humanity,” she says. “I’m also so grateful for the amazing people of the United States of America who nominated this and voted on this message — who believed in this message and that it would help our humanity. They’re truly standing with what the United States flag says: justice for all. They’re standing for truth.”

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