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rights work- Allen To con- com- stan- our pro- 13, 13, do do ------Civil rights leaders in Allen case How heavy a burden does 3 a person of color alleging urge Supreme Court to uphold discrimination have to carry one of the nation’s oldest anti- to have his day in court? By Falen O. Cox, Esq., reaches a jury or the investi- discrimination statutes Founding Partner, Cox, gatory process that we lawyers he U.S. Supreme Court the Supreme Court requiring The Court should reject this Rodman, and Middleton call “discovery.” BEACON, November 21 – November 27, 2019 newyorkbeacon.com recently heard argu- plaintiffs to prove that race was challenge to help ensure that During the discovery pro- ments that pit Comcast the but for reason of a discrim- victims of discrimination get he case, Comcast Corp. cess each side has an oppor- T(CMCSA), America’s biggest inatory decision would make it their day in court and have the v. National Association tunity to ask questions of the cable provider, against Na- nearly impossible for litigants opportunity to be heard.” of African American other and compel answers, tional Association of African to prevail in their cases and “Section 1981 is one of TOwned Media and Entertain- to request documents, and to American-Owned Media and would result in meritorious our nation’s oldest civil rights ment Studios Networks, is, question potential witnesses. Entertainment Studios Net- cases being dismissed at the laws, specifically intended on the surface, a case about This process is “investigative” works, Inc., and more im- earliest stages of litigation. to end racial discrimination procedural issues. Beneath and allows the plaintiff to gath- portantly one of the Nation’s Leaders representing the in contracting,” said Vanita the surface it is about the ease er the information necessary to oldest anti-discimination stat- Lawyers’ Committee For Gupta, president and CEO of or complexity a plaintiff may present his or her case to a jury, utes, Section 1981 of the Civil Civil Rights Under law, the The Leadership Conference on face when raising claims of and the defendant the ability Rights Act of 1866. NAACP Legal Defense and Civil and Human Rights. “Ev- racial discrimination under 42 to form any defenses he or she Section 1981 prohibits in- Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF), ery person, no matter who they US 1981. may have. tentional race discrimination NAACP, and The Leader- are or what their race, should Even though it has reached For example, if a plaintiff in contracting, and protects ship Conference on Civil and have fair and equitable access the United States Supreme sues a defendant for rear-end- African Americans and other Human Rights, submitted to opportunity and economic Court, procedurally, the law- ing her at a red light, during the racial and ethnic minorities “friend of the court” briefs in mobility. The Supreme Court suit is in the beginning stages, discovery process the plaintiff from discrimination in the the case pending before the must not weaken the vital and the Supreme Court will be can ask the defendant whether workplace and marketplace. Supreme Court, Comcast v. protections of this historic civil deciding whether the plaintiffs he was texting at the time of the The law applies to all private National Association of Afri- rights statute.” (Byron Allen company) may accident — if he was, the plain- and public actors and prohibits can American-Owned Media “All eyes should be on this move forward in the legal pro- tiff can use that to show that the retaliation. It has been one of and Entertainment Studios critical case,” said Sherrilyn cess to have its “day in court” defendant was negligent. the cornerstones of the oldest Networks, Inc. before a jury, or whether its suit On the other hand, if the and most storied pieces of civil “This is the most important Continued on page 8 should be dismissed before it plaintiff claims that she has rights laws for over 150 years. racial justice case that will be back pain as a result of the col- Comcast is asking the Su- heard by the Supreme Court lision, the defendant can ask if preme Court to rule that in- this term,” said Kristen Clarke, she has ever had back problems tentional race discrimination president & executive director before. If she had been seeing claims brought under Section of the Lawyers’ Committee for a doctor about back pain prior 1981 should be dismissed if Civil Rights Under Law. “An to the collision, the defendant plaintiffs are unable to show adverse ruling by the Court may be able to show that her that race was the reason behind stands to impose a burdensome back pain was not a result of a discriminatory action, as op- pleading standard in Section the collision. However, if the posed to a reason. 1981 cases that would shut the court dismisses a case before Civil rights leaders urge courthouse door on victims of the discovery process begins, the Supreme Court to affirm discrimination all across the the case is over, and these the lower court’s ruling that country. Section 1981 is one of “discoveries” are never made. intentional race discrimination the oldest civil rights statutes In short, whether a case claims under Section 1981 are that provides core protection makes it to the discovery pro- viable if the plaintiff is able to from groups otherwise beyond cess, depends on whether show that race played a role the reach of civil rights statutes the case is allowed to move in the challenged discrimi- including independent contrac- natory decisions. A ruling by tors and gig economy workers. Continued on page 4 Prior to Supreme Court oral arguments, Rep. Waters leads House in affirming the Civil Rights Act of 1866 & its Section 1981 ASHINGTON – Civil Rights Act of 1866. colleagues in a resolution that ters’ resolution is supported Ahead of the first “More than a century after makes clear that any and all by Reps. Karen Bass (CA- day of oral argu- the passage of the Civil Rights assaults on civil rights protec- 37), Andre Carson (IN-7), Wments in the Supreme Court Act of 1866, it is absolutely tions for Americans – particu- Yvette Clarke (NY-9), Dan- case Comcast Corp. V. Na- outrageous that one of the larly people of color and other ny Davis (IL-7), Al Green tional Association of Afri- largest media companies in the marginalized groups – will (TX-9), Sheila Jackson Lee can American-Owned Media world would have the audacity not be tolerated by the U.S. (TX-18), Barbara Lee (CA- (NAAOM), Congresswoman to petition the U.S. Supreme Congress.” 13), and Bennie Thompson Maxine Waters (CA-43) led Court to hear arguments in a In the aftermath of the Civil (MS-2), and acknowledges the her colleagues in introducing a case that undermines this vital War, African Americans suf- history and significance of the resolution that affirms the vital law,” said Congresswom- fered through a tumultuous Civil Rights Act of 1866 and role that the Civil Rights Act an Maxine Waters. “Nearly integration. They were system- Section 1981 of the Act, and for media diversity – led to the of 1866 – particularly Section ten years ago when Comcast atically and routinely subject to their integral role as a key creation of four independently 1981 of the Act – has played in sought to merge with NBC laws, such as the Black Codes, pillar of civil rights jurispru- minority-owned channels: prohibiting discrimination on Universal, both companies which were designed to restrict dence. Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Re- the basis of race or ethnicity were forced, under pressure African American’s freedom Throughout her career in volt, Magic Johnson’s As- when making and enforcing from my efforts in Congress and keep formerly enslaved public service, Congresswom- pire, Robert Rodriguez’s El business contracts. and the FCC, to commit to persons from thriving in so- an Waters has been a lead- Rey, and Constantino “Said” Should Comcast Corpora- credible diversity and inclu- ciety. In response, Congress ing advocate for diversity Schwarz’s BabyFirst Ameri- tion, the plaintiffs in the case, sion initiatives as a condition enacted the Civil Rights Act and inclusion in the media. cas television networks. prevail at the Supreme Court, for the merger. Today, they are of 1866. Her years-long efforts during As a result of her legislative it will be nearly impossible seeking to effectively destroy Since their inception, the the Comcast-NBC Universal efforts and commitment to for entrepreneurs, innovators, one of our nation’s oldest civil Civil Rights Act of 1866 and merger review – which inmedia diversity and inclusion, and creators of color who have rights statutes dating back to Section 1981 of the Act have cluded holding congressional Congresswoman Waters has been victims of racial discrim- Reconstruction. In doing so, made it unlawful for any cit- hearings, urging the Federal been recognized by many of ination to bring forth lawsuits Comcast is opening the flood izen to be denied equal rights Communications Commission the nation’s leading media or- and have their rights protected gates to discrimination in busi- and equitable treatment on the (FCC) to extend the public ganizations and coalitions for and enforced in a court of law. ness contracts with no legal basis of race; protected people comment period, filing com- journalists and communities Congresswoman Waters’ res- remedy or recourse. Those of color from discrimination ments on behalf of independent of color, including the Na- olution that makes clear that of us who know our history, when forming business con- minority producers, direc- tional Newspaper Publishers the U.S. Congress strongly understand all too well the tracts; and provided a legal tors, and writers, and leading Association (NNPA), National opposes this, and any other harmful impact this could pathway for those who have the congressional efforts to Association of Black Journal- attack, on equal rights protec- have on future generations of been racially discriminated ensure that the terms of the ists (NABJ), and the National tions for people of color and entrepreneurs and creators of against to seek justice. merger included voluntary Hispanic Media Coalition marginalized groups under the color. I am proud to lead my Congresswoman Wa- commitments and proposals (NHMC). BEACON, November 21 – November 27, 2019 newyorkbeacon.com 4 acknowledged onnational chief ofstaff, MickMulvaney, House briefing, Trump’s acting Bidens. Zelensky haddiscussedthe national television that he and against Russia. for Ukraine to defend itself gress hadalreadyappropriated exchange formoneythatCon- who are American citizens, in to digupdirtontheBidens, aforeigngovernmentasked sailable facts. ofunas- of theinquirybecause say abouttheactual substance process buthavehadlittle to weeks complained about the credibility. own decisionsabouttheir them directly and make their an opportunitytohearfrom of theirdepositions. notes andpreservetheintegrity prevent themfromcomparing a secure, confidential setting to testimonies were delivered in ency. The witnesses’ initial also claimed lacked transpar fact-finding process that they were beingsqueezedoutofa by GOP lawmakers that they ter weeksoffalseaccusations edge oftheshakedown. they havefirst-handknowl- democracy. 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Itisaprocedural its answertotheplaintiff’s the plaintiff’s claimalongwith any decision on themerits of prior todiscoveryand miss the plaintiff’s complaint ment, askingthecourttodis- motion forsummaryjudge- tice, defendantsusuallyfilea a complaint. 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Or, progressive a turnout? in Mississippi. sented amongelected officials remainunderrepre- Americans Cable, the former FCC Com- Comcast, Time-Warneragainst Inc. (the“Plaintiffs”) filed suit tainment StudiosNetworks, ican OwnedMediaandEnter of African-Amer Association system. as agatekeepertothelegal for summaryjudgementacts frivolous claim. The motion lost productivitytodefenda thousands) onlegalfeesand case probably hundreds of spend thousands(orinthis defendant should not have to ly costlyforadefendant. A time consuming and extreme defending alawsuitcanbe claims. Additionally,imate and timearespentonlegit- the court’s limitedresources Still, it is interesting that a In thiscase,theNational OneofthereasonsRefer Speakingofotherrace So muchforthe“people That’s astepbackward! That meansthatstate An inability to forge And sincethean- Is itvoter ------veaux.com info visit www.juliannemal wholesale inquiriesorformore youtube.com. 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In any case, as pos- MALVEAUX! Several ofthe And unfortu- Perhaps the Count on the Count onthe But It ------How heavy a burden does a person of color alleging 5 discrimination have to carry to have his day in court? From page 4 Comcast would have con- tial African-American owner- FIOS, AT&T, U-Verse, Direct her day in court if he or she can tracted with Plaintiff, and that ship. Additionally, Comcast TV, Sudden Link, RCN, Cen- show that racial discrimination the United States Supreme Plaintiff failed to allege that alleges that it has carried two tury Link, and many others. was a factor, even among oth- Court, is whether Comcast, in other companies that Comcast 100% black-owned networks, Additionally, despite its refusal ers, in a defendant’s refusal to refusing to contract with the did in fact contract with were African Channel and Black to contract with Plaintiff as do business. If so, the plaintiff Plaintiff, is in violation of 42 similarly situated to Plaintiff. Family Channel. a result of its alleged band- will be able to move forward BEACON, November 21 – November 27, 2019 newyorkbeacon.com USC 1981. More specifically, However, Plaintiff appealed Lastly, Comcast argues width scarcity, Comcast has through the legal process — whether a plaintiff who alleges the District Court’s decision that Plaintiff’s case should be launched more than 80 lesser and most importantly, through discrimination in violation to the 9th Circuit Court of dismissed because Plaintiff known white-owned channels. the discovery process — to of 42 USC 1981 must allege Appeals which reversed the has failed to show that it was Plaintiff alleges that during investigate his or her claim and that racial discrimination was District Court’s rulings and similarly situated to the white- the 8 years that it attempted to obtain the evidence necessary the but for cause of the re- held that Plaintiff could move owned channels that it did con- contract with Comcast, Com- (if it exists) to put the question fusal to contract: “But for forward with its lawsuit. It tract with. The reasoning there cast directed it to gain field before a jury. the plaintiff’s race, Comcast denied Comcast’s motion for is that apples must be com- support within the Comcast On the other hand, if the would have contracted with rehearing. Comcast filed a pe- pared to apples. For instance, if corporation, once that support Court rules instead that a the plaintiff,” or whether the tition for certiorari in the there is a white-owned channel had been gained, Plaintiffs plaintiff must allege that, plaintiff may allege that race United States Supreme Court, with tremendous interest that were told that field support was but for racial discrimination, was a motivating factor in which was granted. is within Comcast’s preferred no longer a factor. the defendant would have Comcast’s refusal to contract. Comcast argues that Plain- programming, then the fact Next, Plaintiffs were told contracted with him or her, a Even though there may tiff’s lawsuit should be dis- that Comcast contracted with that it needed Division Support plaintiff looking to have his have been other reasons that missed because it alleges that that network as opposed to only to be told by the Divisions or her day in court will need Comcast did not contract with Plaintiff’s complaint was in- Plaintiff’s — which Comcast that it deferred to corporate. much stronger evidence, and Plaintiffs, the fact that it is a sufficient and that it did not alleges does not have interest Plaintiffs allege that it spent will be required to disprove black company was a moti- allege “but for” causation or and is not its preferred pro- hundreds of thousands of dol- any other reason given by the vating factor. For context, 42 refute what Comcast alleges graming —is not a result of lars in marketing and travel defendant for its refusal to USC 1981 was enacted in 1886 are legitimate business con- race discrimination, but instead to gather support that was contract without the benefit during Reconstruction (after siderations for its refusal to is Comcast simply choosing deemed necessary, but once of discovery. slavery) and reads: contract with Plaintiff. the best content for its com- achieved, was no longer suf- For example, if a defendant “All persons within the ju- Comcast argues that it did pany. ficient. denies discrimination and risdiction of the United States not extend a contract to Plain- On the other hand, Plaintiffs Most explicit, is Plain- instead says that it refused to shall have the same right in tiff’s as a result of legitimate allege that it has attempted tiff’s claim that a Comcast contract because of limited every State and Territory to business practices, e.g.: that to contract with Comcast for Executive stated, “We’re not resources without the benefit make and enforce contracts, to it did not have the bandwidth approximately 8 years and has trying to create anymore Bob of discovery, the plaintiff may sue, be parties, give evidence, necessary, that it had a pref- repeatedly been passed over Johnsons.” Bob Johnson is the never learn that the defendant and to the full and equal bene- erence for sports and news for white-owned companies founder and former owner of doubled its spending with fit of all laws and proceedings programming, and that there despite Comcast’s assurances B.E.T. which was sold to Via- white-owned companies with- for the security of persons and was a lack of demand for that its channels were “good com for a reported $3 billion. in that same time period. To the property as is enjoyed by white Plaintiff’s programming. As enough” and that it was on Plaintiffs allege that Com- contrary, this is information citizens, and shall be sub- a result, Comcast argues that a “short list.” Additionally, cast’s refusal to contract, in that the plaintiff might learn ject tolike punishment, pains, Plaintiffs have failed to show Plaintiff offered its Justice. addition to being motivated through the discovery process penalties, taxes, licenses, and that Comcast would have TV network to Comcast for by race alone, is also moti- if his or her case is allowed to exactions of every kind, and to contracted with them but for free and without licensing fees. vated by its desire not to have proceed. no other.” Plaintiff’s race. Comcast declined. As it relates its networks (and the white- This case, like so many The District Court, which Comcast points out that to the lack of bandwidth that owned networks that it carries) other recent cases, will test the acts as a trial court in the fed- it had, within the same time Comcast claims is a reason for be required to compete with Supreme Court’s interpretation eral court system, dismissed period, considered contracting its refusal to contract, Plaintiff Plaintiff’s networks, which are of the strength of civil rights the Plaintiff’s complaint three with ESN; that it had in fact notes that Comcast carries ev- black-owned. law. times for failure to state a claim contracted with “Aspire” led ery channel (more than 500) The United States Supreme Falen O. Cox is the found- for which relief can be grant- by Earvin “Magic” Johnson that its competitors carry, ex- Court’s decision will determine ing partner and director of ed. It held that the Plaintiff’s and Revolt TV led by Sean cept for Plaintiff’s. whether a plaintiff who alleges operations at the Savannah, complaint failed to show that, “Diddy” Combs, which it Plaintiff’s channels are race discrimination pursuant to Ga.-based law firm of Cox, but for racial discrimination, claims has majority or substan- currently carried on Verizon, 42 USC 1981 may have his or Rodman and Middleton. NO ONE GETS A DIPLOMA ALONE.

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The third— and BernieSanders—support ination —Elizabeth Warren Democratic presidential nom- top three contenders for the debate. presidential Two ofthe all is nowat the center of the (TriceceEdneyWire.com) Donald Trump, who wants - Affordable healthcare for By Jesse Jackson Jesse By I’d thought. Deputy As- hearing was worsethan ay 1 of the Impeachment By Dr.By Faye E. Williams,Esq. $35.00 per year$35.00 per 212-213-8585 www.newyorkbeacon.com Subscribe to theNewSubscribe York Beacon, 600 Third Avenue, Impeachment Dems’ firstday get tobewhoMr. Trump is? does one comes tomind.How of anypositivebehaviorthat of decency, truth, respect, and Trump. He’s amajoroffender successfully impeaching Mr. Republicans areindoubtabout that’s it’s hardtobelieve any soegregious oneis two, this er one thinks about the other nessed in my lifetime. 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It’s over three Harriet film shows the inner life of history’s best- 7 known conductor on the underground railroad system that she refused to ac- of the finest of these. Awards Dinner, where we caught Harriet as stark, overwhelm- cept. Clear, linear, sometimes The story of Harriet Tub- a special excerpt of the film. ing, all-consuming. As Vanity bluntly obvious, ‘Harriet’ is a man is a staple in most Amer- “Harriet’s story shows that Fair film critic K Austin Col- rich, enlightening portrait — ican schools. Our common im- each of us can make a differ- lins wrote, “It’s what sets Har- as sturdy and straightforward age of her is as an old woman, ence,” she told the website riet apart from the otherwise as the title character herself.” her head wrapped in a kerchief. Shondaland. “She decided it more by-the-numbers histori- – Washington Post film critic We know her as a conductor wasn’t just enough to free her- cal treatment it often threatens BEACON, November 21 – November 27, 2019 newyorkbeacon.com Ann Hornaday. on the Underground Railroad. self, but that she was going to to be—gives the movie a realm The National Urban League But do Americans really know free other people. And in doing of spirituality and imagination has long advocated for greater what that means? so, she went on to help change to play with that stand out from diversity in the entertainment Harriet shatters the stereo- the course of our nation. For all the more brutal literalism of industry. After two consecutive types and dusty textbook im- of us, now, it’s empowering to the slavery genre in art.” years of Academy Awards vot- agery, bringing to life the true remember that we can have an The film highlights the ing produced no nominees of brutality of life under slavery impact on things if we just step conflict not only between slave color in the acting categories, and the courage it took not only up and use our voices.” owners and those who are en- we launched a campaign to to escape, but to return time Tubman was born Ara- slaved, but also between Black demand a clear and specific and again to rescue others. minta Ross in Maryland. As people who were born into By Marc H. blueprint for change. We have Perhaps crucial to the film’s with many enslaved people, slavery and those born free, Morial(TriceEdneyWire. executed memoranda of un- vivid and visceral impact is the the exact year of her birth is presenting a far more nuanced com) – derstanding with telecommu- fact that it was written, direct- not known but she likely was picture of history than Ameri- nications companies that have ed and produced by African born between 1820 and 1825. cans are used to seeing. “’Harriet’ is the kind of in- resulted in dramatic changes in Americans: : Kasi Lemmons Following a severe head injury Harriet is nothing short of structional, no-nonsense biopic leadership, hiring and – signifi- and Gregory Allen Howard co- as a teenager, she developed a masterpiece, and is destined that may not take many artistic cantly, programming. wrote the script, and Lemmons what modern scholars believe to become the quintessential risks or sophisticated stylistic As a result, on screens directed the film. to have been temporal lobe biography of America’s first departures but manages to ben- large and small, we’re seeing The producer, Debra Chase epilepsy. 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work and our six andour work naacp.org The - International 9 Zealous military attacks South African Airlines in crisis mode as workers strike striking students at famed for better pay BEACON, November 21 – November 27, 2019 newyorkbeacon.com Ugandan university (GIN) – nions representing more than half of South Af- rican Airways (SAA) Uworkforce called a strike last week after the airline refused to meet wage and job security demands. The unions, representing more than 3,000 workers, “Otherwise we’ll be right walked out on Nov. 15 after back here six months from now the state-owned airline rejected with them saying they’ve got their demand for 8% raises, no money,” she said, adding offering 5.9% instead. The air- the unions could not move on line is also planning to cut 944 other demands before this one positions. The strike forced the was met. cancellation of most flights. Last month the govern- Now the National Union ment said it will repay SAA’s Young women protestors confronting soldiers. of Metalworkers is engaging outstanding government-guar- its members at other airlines anteed debt of 9.2 billion rand GIN ering the strike. One journal- and later found unconscious, and companies that service ($629 million)–support that Fi- ist, Davidson Ndyabahika, without her phone. Police the industry on whether they nance Minister Tito Mboweni s shocking images was attacked and his camera denied that she was abducted, should stage sympathy strikes. said the country could ill afford were viewed around smashed as he took photos of and university authorities have Public Enterprises Minis- and had to come to an end. the world of Ugandan a policeman striking a blind since suspended Saasiraabo ter Pravin Gordhan indicated “What is happening at Apolice and soldiers beating student, Ndyabahika and other and eight other students for last week that it intends taking SAA is an example of capital- and gassing students at the re- witnesses said. participating in the protest. a hard line, saying South Afri- ism at its worst,” said Mote- nowned Makerere University, “Uganda’s armed forces are Later that evening, stu- can Airlines isn’t too big to fail. bang Oupa Ralake, General President Yoweri Museveni apparently using disproportion- dents said, soldiers stormed Gary van Staden, an an- Secretary of the Socialist Rev- was forced to acknowledge ate violence against student pro- Lumumba Hall, a student alyst at NKC African Eco- olutionary Workers’ Party. A that his security forces were tests and the journalists trying to dormitory, and attacked the nomics , commented: “What once viable state-owned entity out of control. cover them,” said Oryem Nyeko, residents. Soldiers indiscrim- began as a strike for higher pay is deliberately being hollowed “The military is not trained Ugandan researcher at Human inately beat students, includ- at SAA has morphed into an out through theft and rampant to quell demonstrations,” he Rights Watch. “The government ing those with disabilities, ideological clash and a direct looting. This is being done to began. “They are trained to should immediately end abusive witnesses told NTV Uganda, challenge to the government.” collapse the airline, so that the kill. Those students are not en- crackdowns and hold those re- and destroyed their property. The airline said the action capitalist cronies, connected emies. They are young children, sponsible for any abuses in a fair Some were admitted to the would cost it 50 million rand to the ANC government in the grandchildren who need to be and transparent manner.” Makerere University Hospital ($3.36m) a day. form of the Rothschild family, guided to do the right thing.” The police-led disturbanc- with injuries. Human Rights The airline’s threatened can benefit from its collapse, But his conciliatory words es began on Oct. 22, when 12 Watch visited Lumumba Hall job cuts come at a time when and they can buy the airline at rang false for the student vic- female students staged a protest on Oct. 26 and saw broken unemployment is already close a vastly reduced price.” tims of tear gas and beatings. on campus over the higher fees. doors, mirrors, and TV sets. to 30 percent. Workers say they “We are fighting against Their testimonies were heard They were promptly arrested “The government should should not be left holding the retrenchment, corruption and widely on Watsup Africa and but released later that day. allow students to protest peace- bag for years of management privatization,” said the air- other social media. Siperia Mollie Saasiraabo, fully and should not use exces- failures and poor governance. line workers union. “We call The students at Makerere a top performing student, win- sive force to infringe on their Phakamile Hlubi Majola, on all our members in these University were protesting a 15% ner of the MasterCard Foun- right to protest,” Nyeko said. spokeswoman for the National companies to join in solidarity hike in tuition. If enacted, many dation scholarship and one of “The authorities should allow Union of Metalworkers, said because the changes at SAA students already in debt would the 12 student activists, said the media to cover these events, they also want SAA to commit will be affecting them too. have been forced to drop out. she had received threatening conduct credible and transpar- to bringing costly outsourced The airline can and must be Others who felt the police text messages telling her not ent investigations of the alleged services back in house, which saved, in order to preserve jobs lash were local journalists to protest. The next day, Saa- abuses by security forces, and are blowing a substantial hole along the value chain,” their who were blocked from cov- siraabo was reported missing publicize the findings.” in SAA’s budget. statement said. Risks grow for African leaders seeking extended term (GIN) tional rewrite for a presidential in Guinea handed down jail third term. terms to five opposition and t’s not a piece of cake these YouTube videos show civil society leaders for or- days for leaders of African marchers filling the streets, ganizing protests against a countries plotting to rewrite waving signs reading “Alpha possible change to the con- Itheir constitutions and give Conde dictateur”, “2020 – stitution. themselves another decade or someone else!” and “Two Complicating matters fur- two in power, frustrating ef- terms is enough!” ther are the outside influencers forts by citizen groups to give “If Alpha persists in chang- – the U.S. and Russia – inject- other leaders a chance to rule. ing the constitution against the ing their political biases into That’s the endgame fac- will of the Guinean people, the mix. U.S. Secretary of State ing Guinean President Alpha there is a clear risk of con- Mike Pompeo recently tweeted Conde who is poised to ap- frontation that could lead to that there’s a “critical need for prove a new constitution fa- violence that threatens peace regular democratic transitions vorable to extending his stay and stability in Guinea,” said of power for a thriving democ- in power. Cellou Dalein Diallo, whose racy” while former Russian But to his discomfort, a own bid for president was de- ambassador to Guinea Alexan- people’s movement of oppo- feated twice. der Bregadze expressed strong sition has turned out every Conde’s election in 2010 the final count. board hoisted outside Guinea’s support for changing the rules. Thursday in Conakry, the was faulted by the Carter Cen- Condé, 81, has thus far not National Assembly reads: “Yes “Constitutions are not dogma, Guinean capital, according to ter which noted several irreg- declared publicly his plans for to a referendum. 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By Audrey J. Bernard Wednesday's WomanBy Audrey J. Bernard U.N. Universal Children’s Day fêtes Melba Moore and Maimouna Youssef BEACON, November 21 – November 27, 2019 newyorkbeacon.com “Women, if the soul of the nation/world is to be saved, I believe that you/we must become its Soul” — Mrs. Coretta Scott King 20 Million Women Strong 8:30pm EST. Tickets are $20 on the U.N. International Day (#20MWS), a grassroots per person and tax-deductible. of Peace. 20MWS aims to movement of organizations More info and tickets can be raise awareness and inspire to uplift and amplify women’s found at https://20million- action through various “Global voices around the world as womenstrong.org. Sponsors Action Days”, and highlight one, is presenting two special are welcomed to purchase tick- the many ways that women official “Global Action Day” ets so the children can attend everywhere are leading the events to bring awareness to free. 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We Melba Moore Maimouna Youssef to join with us and organize dren’s Rights and celebrates are also asking you to host an an “Lift Every Voice — In our beloved and deserving event discussion on your net- Ms. Dionne Warwick a U.N. of Dothan, Alabama will wel- Love We Rise” event in their children and young adults works on this important day. FAO Goodwill Diplomat who come acclaimed poet, actor, communities to celebrate our who will inherit the fruits of We must continue to show has agreed to lend her name and Master Djembe’ Drummer children — to let them know our labor. our young people they mat- and support as one of our Glob- Jabari Exum, to conduct we hear them and they are not In New York City, #20MWS ter, they are not alone, we al Goodwill Ambassadors. workshops and performances out their alone advocating for will present “Lift Every Voice hear them, we are there to Founder Audri Scott including an intimate eve- positive change in their fight — In Love We Rise”, a musical advocate and support their Williams serves as a Global ning performance and talk at for survival and to keep a celebration to our Children efforts for change. 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About Audri Scott Williams World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Uni- Audri Scott versal Children’s Day and is Williams (awil- celebrated on 20 November each [email protected]) year to promote international was first introduced togetherness, awareness among to URI in 2005 as a children worldwide, and improv- walker on the Trail ing children’s welfare. November of Dreams World 20th is an important date as it is Peace Walkers on the date in 1959 when the UN their world tour. General Assembly adopted the Being a CC mem- Declaration of the Rights of the ber and experienc- Child. It is also the date in 1989 ing the network of when the UN General Assembly support inspired adopted the Convention on the her to become an Rights of the Child. Since 1990, advocate for inter- World Children’s Day also marks faith and intergen- Audri Scott Williams the anniversary of the date that Students at the “25 de Junho” School, located in Beira, Mozambique. erational dialogue the UN General Assembly adopt- (UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe) as a foundation for creating peaceful and just ed both the Declaration and the communities. She has received several awards for Convention on children’s rights. play an important part in making and actions that will build a better her service, including the Presidential Certificate of Mothers and fathers, teachers, World Children’s Day relevant world for children. This year is Merit from President Bill Clinton; HBO’s Hearing nurses and doctors, government for their societies, communities extra special, marking the 30th Her Voice, Telling Her Story Award; Volvo for Life’s leaders and civil society activists, and nations. World Children’s anniversary of the Convention on American Heroes Award; and the 2008 URI Bowes religious and community elders, Day offers each of us an inspi- the Rights of the Child. A time to Award to the Trail of Dreams Team. She is based in corporate moguls and media pro- rational entry-point to advocate, celebrate and a time to demand Alabama, USA. fessionals, as well as young peo- promote and celebrate children’s action for child rights. What will ple and children themselves, can rights, translating into dialogues you do? BEACON, November 21 – November 27, 2019 newyorkbeacon.com 12 C but ourcommunities through led notonlythisorganization ing lives.Mysuccessorshave ering communities and chang- represents 50yearsofempow- League leadership here tonight Morial President andCEOMarc H. plains National Urban League welcome my successors,” ex- we stand.Itistrulyhumblingto legends uponwhose shoulders of CharterCommunications.. Rutledge Stokes and chaired by Tom Day NewYork Co-HostLori quis, emceed by Fox5’s Good the New York MarriottMar day, November13,2019,at Day AwardsDinner,Wednes - 63rd annualEqualOpportunity the National UrbanLeague’s Jordan Jr., were honored at E. Jacobs and National UrbanLeagueBoardof Trustees Chair Tim Murphy. President andCEOMarc H.Morial;Former NationalUrbanLeaguePresident HughPrice; tions; Former NationalUrbanLeaguePresident JohnJacob;NationalUrban LeagueCurrent (L-R) EqualOpportunityDay Awards Chairman Tom Rutledge,CEOofCharter Communica- Murphy of TrusteesBoard Chair Tim President JohnJacobsand Former NationalUrban League Martin ChaseandNUL PastPresidents National UrbanLeaguehonorsDebra Presidents mer NationalUrbanLeague J. Bernard Audrey By “Tonight, we honor three Martin Chaseandfor film producerDebra elebrated television and . “TheNationalUrban Society Editor Society , Chairman and CEO Hugh Price Vernon E. , John Beacon onthescene Beacon onthescene - - the Visionary Warrior Award. ees Chair Tim Murphy. Priceaccepted National UrbanLeague Boardof Trust- Urban LeaguePresident HughPrice, CEO Marc H.Morial,former National National UrbanLeaguePresident and ers fortheyear–attracteda Urban League’s topfund-rais- which is one of the National influential thaneverbefore.” are today, and stronger more adversity to bringuswherewe times, andtriumphedover some incrediblychallenging Visionary Warrior Award onbehalfofher father. Board of Trustees Chair Tim Murphy. Ms. Adams acceptedthe League President Vernon Jordan,National UrbanLeague al, Vicki Jordan Adams, daughter offormer NationalUrban National UrbanLeaguePresident andCEOMarc H.Mori The star-studded dinner— Michael Neidorff. the gavelfrom outgoing Chair Chair Tim Murphy accepts League Boardof Trustees Incoming NationalUrban pioned the principles of equal organizations that havecham- corporations, individualsand commendation – to esteemed the EOD Award –itshighest burg Address bypresenting the anniversary of the Gettys- National UrbanLeaguemarks stellar crowd. Each year, the - President andCEOMarc H.Morial Award from NationalUrbanLeague Niedorff accepts thePresident’s Board of Trustees Chair Michael Outgoing NationalUrbanLeague Day ArtsAward. with theEqualOpportunity producer DebraMartinChase presents filmandtelevision dent andCEOMarc H.Morial National UrbanLeaguePresi- tainment industry. Herlatest representation intheenter champion AfricanAmerican her groundbreakingworkto jor studio washonored for ducer to have a deal at a ma- can-American womanpro- filiates nationwide. through itsnetworkof90af- two millionpeopleannually League Movementtoserve the dinnerallowUrban from Proceeds justice. social opportunity, civil rights and accepted the Visionaryaccepted Warrior Award. Urban LeagueBoardof Trustees Chair Tim Murphy. Jacob former NationalUrbanLeaguePresident JohnJacob,National National UrbanLeaguePresident andCEOMarc H.Morial, Chase, thefirst Chase, - Afri - nity AwardsDinner. Urban LeagueEqualOpportu- the Arts Award attheNational Debra MartinChaseaccepts Film andtelevisionproducer League) NationalUrbantos courtesy the President’s Award. (Pho- dorff, whowashonoredwith Centene CEOMichaelF. Nei- Board of Trustees. succeeds He card, asthenewChairof General Counsel at Master installation ofTim Murphy, brated eveningwastheformal Another highlight of thecele ber 1,2019,toravereviews. Tubman, openedonNovem- trayal freedom fighter Harriet film, Ray Shackleford Young Professionals President al andNational UrbanLeague dent andCEOMarc H.Mori National UrbanLeaguePresi- Harriet , a riveting por - - - - 13 Racially Discriminatory Legislation and Policies Must Be Stopped The Unintended Consequences of a Menthol Cigarette Ban to Black America

From pro-slavery laws to Jim Crow, to Prohibition, to racial profiling, to Stop-and-Frisk, history is clear: racist laws and BEACON, November 21 – November 27, 2019 newyorkbeacon.com discriminatory bans have been devastating for Black America. Today, Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) and National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) have joined together with other African-American law enforcement executives to call on you - our readers in Black communities across the nation - to see the warning signs of yet another proposed racially discriminatory law: the menthol cigarette ban. It is a well-known fact that over 85 percent of African Americans who smoke prefer menthol cigarettes. There is no factual basis to assert that a menthol cigarette ban will stop African Americans from smoking. In fact, the unintended consequences of such a racially-discriminatory ban will set the stage for more negative and more likely counterproductive interactions between law enforcement and African Americans. While proponents argue that a menthol cigarette ban could encourage menthol cigarette smokers to quit smoking cold-turkey, another possible outcome could be extremely dangerous—the creation of an illicit market. If this happens, illegal sales of menthol cigarettes will likely be concentrated in communities of color, leading to a greater police presence, citations, fines, and arrests for selling a product that for the past 50 years has been legal. Possible bans on menthol cigarettes are now being considered throughout the United States as add-ons to e-cigarette bans. It must be said that while FDA has deemed teen vaping an “epidemic,” there is no teen menthol cigarette epidemic. The fact is teen cigarette use has steadily been on the decline over the past decade. Recently in New York, the mothers of Trayvon Martin and Eric Garner courageously issued a public statement warning against the consequences of a proposed menthol cigarette ban. Sybrina Fulton and Gwendolyn Carr stated, “When you ban a product sold mostly in Black communities, you must consider the reality of what will happen to that very same over-represented community in the criminal justice system.” Law enforcement leaders like Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP), National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), Grand Council of Guardians, and National Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers (NABLEO) have stated countless times that a ban on menthol cigarettes will have unintended negative consequences, especially for African Americans. Over the past 30 years, we have reduced tobacco consumption overall across this country by about 40 percent. And we did not do that with the criminal justice community. We did that with education, we did it with treatment, we did it from a health and educational perspective. Let’s continue with that. Let’s not do something that’s going to end up with these unintended consequences of increasing interaction between police and community members. Major Neill Franklin (Ret.), Executive Director of the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP): “I dedicated 34 years of my life to public safety, enforcing the laws that our legislators placed before me. That’s what cops do, and we trust that those laws are well thought out, studied and based upon sound data and evidence. As we begin to mirror the days of alcohol prohibition with tobacco bans, expect the violence and corruption that comes with the illicit market and add something else, the over criminalization of the black community.” Jiles Ship, President of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives – New Jersey (NOBLE): “Banning menthol cigarettes would be a 21st Century attempt at Prohibition, a past failure of government to restrict a previously legal product. As we learned with Prohibition, every time the government tries to ban something, it seems to cause other problems. And unfortunately, a menthol cigarette ban would be another example of government action that disproportionately disrupts the Black community.” Charles Billips, National Chair Person of Grand Council of Guardians, “The first question I asked is how are they going to implement this ban on menthol cigarettes, knowing that a large number of Black and Brown people smoke menthol cigarettes? It would be best to educate the communities on the affect it has on our health instead of a ban enforced through Law Enforcement.” As The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once prophetically said, “The time is always right to do what is right.” And the right thing to do for our families and communities and for all who stand for freedom, justice and equality is to speak out against all forms of racial discrimination and disproportionate law enforcement, as well as the systems, laws, bans and policies that perpetuate them. Speak out against racism. Stand up against discrimination. Let your voices be heard. BEACON, November 21 – November 27, 2019 newyorkbeacon.com 14 T Exonerated CentralPark5Speaks started oneyear ago.(Photo:LemPeterkin) while hosting 200+ patrons who cametohear thesoundsofher “Monday DownHome”series she of thatather recent birthdaypartywhere shedecorated thedinner room, cookedthe food,etc.,all Sheila Miller isamotivationaldriven Woman ofClass, DignityandPopularity. 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Stanfield Jr., Umar Abdul-Jalil cipients were BishopBilly H. a newwholeness.Otherre- life was key to her regaining yet enlightening, period ofher struggle toownthatmiserable, being anex-offender, andthe onment, shewasashamedof was emancipated from impris- especially women. rights of incarcerated persons, her vigorousactivism for the vocate ofthe Year Award for On December 19,2002, After thepatronsenjoyed a She shared that after she - of self-discovery. © him on atremendous voyage and insecurities andsailed ments unanchored his doubts related that the officer’s state owner of Yusef Speaks, LLC, it, but who are you?” Salaam, replied, “I knowyoudidn’t do and “Ididn’t doit.” The officer name, whathewasjailed for, that hetoldtheofficer his “Who areyou?”Salaamsaid rections officer whoinquired, cor the AfricanAmerican of incarceration. who mentoredhimdoinghis the BlackLiberation Army Party forSelf-Defenseand bers oftheBlackPanther exercise waseasier. the grasswaswheredoing often triedtoshuffle towhere walkway.” Hesaidthathe to do push-upsonthe cement required Central Parkandwere his adolescence.“We trained in his martial arts training during Man-my righttobe,”recalled Salaam, author of “Words ofa Don’t sayanything.” told metoshutmymouth. when hewasarrested,“She in the audience. He said that Sharonne Salaam whowas numerous timesforhismother He referencedgratefulness Obama to “take the high road.” taken theadviceofMichelle tributed tranquilityasifhas signs ofanger; in fact, he dis- energy inhisspeech. The highlightwasthestory He offered thankstomem- The audiencelaughedwhen There werenoexternal - - Music 15 Ta-Nehisi Coates opens Apollo Theater’s inaugural Master Artist-in-Residence BEACON, November 21 – November 27, 2019 newyorkbeacon.com Posted by Audrey J. Bernard he Apollo Theater’s 2019-2020 season begins with two dynamic Tprograms featuring Ta-Ne- hisi Coates, the Apollo The- ater’s inaugural Master Art- ist-in-Residence, which is sponsored by Ford Founda- tion. This three-year initiative, which will include events on the Apollo’s iconic stage and in the new Apollo spaces in the Victoria Theater in Fall 2020, will further deepen the relationship between Coates and the nonprofit theater. The Artist-in-Residence program Ta-Nehisi Coates reads passage from Between the World and Me Jason Moran performs during Between the World and Me reinforces the Apollo Theater’s commitment to celebrating Book Award-winning work African-American arts and described as a “Powerful . . . a culture, supporting emerging searing meditation on what it and established artists of col- means to be black in America or, and serving as an artistic, today” by The New York Times. educational and community The production features resource. original music composed by Based on the award-win- MacArthur “Genius” Jason ning book by the Apollo The- Moran and performed live by ater’s Master Artist-in-Resi- his trio, bassist Mimi Jones dence Ta-Nehisi Coates, the and drummer Nate Smith. theatrical event Between the The cast includes Tony-nom- World and Me, takes difficult inated actress Michelle Wil- but necessary conversations son (Sweat); actress Pauletta around Black life and death Washington (Philadelphia, and places them center stage. Antwone Fisher); artist, poet, This limited engagement fea- and TED Global Fellow Marc tures a star-studded rotating Bamuthi Joseph; and actor cast of artists and activists. Greg Alvarez Reid (Between Each performance promises a the World and Me). unique experience. Between the World and A profound work that piv- Me expands the nonprofit Joe Morton reads a passage from Between The World and Me ots from the biggest questions theater’s role as a partner, around racism and police vi- commissioner, and co-pro- presented by The Collective to live within it? And how that also produces festivals and olence to the most intimate ducer of programming that Culture in collaboration with can we honestly reckon with large-scale dance and music concerns of a father for his son, articulates African American the Apollo. With additional this fraught history and free works organized around a set Between the World and Me narratives and furthers its role stops to be announced at a later ourselves from its burden? of core initiatives that cele- offers a powerful framework as a catalyst for social and civic time, the tour will deepen the Between the World and Me, brate and extend the Apollo’s for understanding our nation’s advocacy — using the arts as conversation about the experi- both the book and the theatri- legacy through a contemporary history and asks: What is it a vehicle to provide a forum ence of being Black in America cal event, is an eye-opening, lens; global festivals includ- like to inhabit a Black body for conversations on important through the eyes and words of emotional look inside these ing the Women of the World and find a way to live within and timely issues facing the Coates. conversations. (Photos Credit: (WOW) Festival and Breakin’ it? And how can we all hon- Black community. During the run of Between Shahar Azran) Convention; international and estly reckon with this fraught Throughout the develop- the World and Me, the Apollo U.S.-based artist presentations history and free ourselves ment process of the Between will continue to expand its edu- About the Apollo focused on a specific theme; from its burden? Between the the World and Me, Coates has cational and community initia- Theater and Special Projects, multi- World and Me, both the book been collaborating with the tives with a special School Day The legendary Apollo The- disciplinary collaborations and the theatrical event, is an Theater, and he will now call Live performance of the work ater—the soul of American with partner organizations. eye-opening, emotional look the Apollo — widely consid- for local students in grades culture—plays a vital role in Since introducing the first Am- inside these conversations. ered the epicenter of Black eight through 12. The The- cultivating emerging artists ateur Night contests in 1934, Back by popular demand, culture — a home for the next ater’s education team has also and launching legends. Since the Apollo Theater has served after sold out runs at the Apollo three years as its inaugural developed special educational its founding, the Apollo has as a testing ground for new Theater and Kennedy Center Master Artist-in-Residence. resource guides and sample served as a center of innova- artists working across a variety in 2018, this live performance The initiative kicked-off with lesson plans for students and tion and a creative catalyst for of art forms and has ushered in features a dynamic cast who a sold-out evening featuring teachers preparing to see the Harlem, the city of New York, the emergence of many new bring to life Coates’s words, Coates in conversation with performance. and the world. With music at musical genres—including along with captivating stage Oprah Winfrey about his latest Based on the award-win- its core, the Apollo’s program- jazz, swing, bebop, R&B, gos- projections and music com- work, The Water Dancer, on ning book by Coates, Between ming extends to dance, theater, pel, blues, soul, and hip-hop. posed and performed live by the day on which it was chosen the World and Me takes diffi- spoken word, and more. This Among the countless legend- MacArthur “Genius” Jason to re-launch Oprah’s Book cult but necessary conversa- includes special programs ary performers who launched Moran (Selma, Netflix’s 13th) Club. Subsequent programs in tions around Black life and such as the blockbuster concert their careers at the Apollo are and his trio, with direction by the residency will take place death and places them center Bruno Mars Live at the Apollo, Michael Jackson, Ella Fitzger- Apollo Executive Producer on the Apollo’s iconic stage stage. A profound work that the world premiere theatrical ald, Stevie Wonder, Billie Hol- Kamilah Forbes (Broadway’s and in the new Apollo spaces pivots from the biggest ques- reading of Ta-Nehisi Coates’s iday, James Brown, D’Angelo, Stickfly, NBC’s The Wiz). in the Victoria Theater in Fall tions around racism and police National Book Award-winning Lauryn Hill, Dave Chappelle, On Friday, October 25, 2020, further deepening the violence to the most intimate Between the World and Me, Machine Gun Kelly, Miri Ben running through Monday, Oc- relationship between Coates concerns of a father for his 100: The Apollo Celebrates Ari, Sarah Vaughan, Gladys tober 28, 2019, the Apollo and the Apollo. son, Between the World and Ella, the annual Africa Now! Knight, and Luther Vandross; Theater presented the encore Prior to the Harlem run, Me offers a powerful frame- Festival, and the New York and the Apollo’s forward-look- production of the critical- Between the World and Me work for understanding our premiere of the opera We Shall ing artistic vision continues to ly acclaimed staged adapta- played for two performances nation’s history and asks: Not Be Moved. build on this legacy. For more tion of Coates’ Between the at Atlanta Symphony Hall on What is it like to inhabit a The Apollo is a performing information visit https://www. World and Me — the National Tuesday, October 22, 2019, Black body and find a way arts presenting organization apollotheater.org/ BEACON, November 21 – November 27, 2019 newyorkbeacon.com 16 T 42 York comedian Cats theSavitsky ists “America’s Got Talent” final- ing duoDuplaMaoNaRoda, the showfeatureshand-balanc- Ringmaster body-positive, Afro-Latina son duoCecilMacKinnon & Death, all directed by mother/ Dominguez inhis Wheel of Hovey Burgess,andJayson Strap, 79-year-old acrobat pez Troupe, high-flying and theirhorses, ny Spencer,theTrick Riders riders TroupeThe Aliev Kyle Driggs,aerialacrobats inventor ofumbrellajuggling Duo, goldmedal-winning gravity-defiers of the21stcentury. CircusBig Apple as a circus ries andabilitytodefinethe were fortheiruniquebacksto- their astonishing talent as they performers chosenasmuch for new showfeaturesacastof audience, this season’s all- globe foranequallydiverse finest talentfromaroundthe clusivity, highlightingthe long-standing traditionofin- a badseatinthehouse! its bigheart.Plus,thereisnot and artistic style andaboveall show is known for its intimate ruary 2, 2020. This spectacular 2019 and will run through Feb opened Sunday, October27, held insideaheatedtent show ter thanever! The enthralling and it’s bigger, bolderandbet- The Lopez TroupeThe Abel Driggs,DanielBridonBenitez Posted by Audrey J. Bernard by Audrey Posted high wire family the Lo- itsIn keepingwith Led by the trailblazing, nd Caleb Carinci and Ren- home atLincoln Center CircusBig Apple is back awaitedhe anxiously Big Apple Circus setsuptentatLincolnCenter SeasonoftheBigApple Storm Marrero, The Explosion Explosion The Amy Gordon, , acrobatic , New Duo - on boardtocreate the eclectic Also BAM). of a Salesman at mentalist performer, andmulti-instru - nominated composer, writer, compositions by Drama Desk year’s show willbeoriginal credible real-lifestories. feats fromperformerswith in- unique andastoundinghuman for modern-dayaudienceswith about revitalizingthecircus CircusBig Apple ispassionate its intimateandartisticstyle, perience. World-renowned for theatrics ofthepre-showex- incorporating themintothe upon entering,inadditionto transport audiencemembers perience, season42isreadyto theatrics ofthepre-showex- incorporating themintothe upon entering,inadditionto to transport audience members the tent, new season isready sign touchingeverycornerof Jack Marsh. Circus (PhotobyMatthewMurphy) Lead Ringmaster StormMarrero (center)andtheBig Apple A thrilling addition to this Featuring amagicalsetde- Entertainment Ada WestfallAda ( Acrobatic Riding Duo Fusion Death Death signer Janine Delwarte,lightingde- tor performances are music direc highlight the extraordinary and vibrant environment to programs. both braille and large print show tactile experiences and infrared headsets, pre and post Audio description through ture ASL interpretation,Live more. The performancesfea- are deaf,blind,lowvision and experiences foraudienceswho special enhancedinclusive cember 5thand6th)offers reach programs: with multiple fourdecades, apart forthepast characteristics thathassetit to honorthe essential & iconic Bess, Motown). Runway” finalist,Porgy & designer Award nominatedcostume For onenight only (Decem- Circus oftheSenses(De- CircusBig Apple continues Wages Argott,composer Jesse Alford, (“Project Emilio Sosa(“Project community out- and Tony - Andrea Murillo,StormMarrero, KyleDriggs formance is full guided, au- wearing ablindfold. The per dinner andtheshow–allwhile audiences will enjoy a 3-course immersive experiencewhere a completelyempatheticand ber 5 at 5:30PM) there will be ready tohead up,andUpper West Side! The two joined forcesto create their special aerodynamic act, hemetDaniel. where Circus, tourandthenatUniverSoul Bros. coveted spotontheRingling the world. This ledhimtoa in competitionsaround while representing Cuba gold medalsingymnastics Abel earned numerous since theywereteenagers. robatics andgymnastics who havetrainedinac- tez areCubannatives Daniel BridonBeni- and sense Abel Spidey speed, grace,andabitof standing vertical pole with Swinging fromafree- Explosion Duo About The Emil Faltyny The Aliev TroupeThe Aliev Driggs The ExplosionDuo - Juliana Crawford) at Ticketmasters. (Photos by to theblind. Tickets areon sale ble perspectivesafforded only the audience with theincredi provide andwill dio described, - 17 By Victoria Horsford What's going on

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Democratic 2020 Presidential Woodie King’s New Federal James who made history as the first BEACON, November 21 – November 27, 2019 newyorkbeacon.com race has more plot twists and turns Theatre celebrates its 50th Anni- Black curator hired by New York’s then a well- crafted Hollywood or versary with a year full of drama. Guggenheim Museum. She worked Netflix thriller. As Americans were It begins with SHE SPEAKS, HE at the Brooklyn Museum where she formulating opinions of the 16-17 SPEAKS, WE SPEAK, an evening was the lead organizer of its highly candidate and how they would vote, of Poetry, an open MIC with Maria acclaimed exhibit, “SOUL OF A Mike Bloomberg files papers to en- Chisolm, Abiodun Ayewole and NATION: Art in the Age of Black try the Prexy race. The news jolted others, on November 21 at 7 pm, at America.” our senses. He is a real billionaire NFT located at 543 West 42 Street, The Delaware Contemporary who served as NYC Mayor for 12 Manhattan. Call 212.353.1176 presents “Peter Wayne Lewis; bittersweet years, mostly bitter if you The H ARLEM STAGE pres- Beijing Booster Paintings” at the are African American. While I agree ents “The RENAISSANCE EP: A Carole Bieber and Mark Ham with many Bloomberg positions on Theatrical Mixtape” an evening of Gallery. A household name in art climate warming, gun reform, wom- music, theater, dance and creative circles, Peter Lewis is an abstract en’s right to choose and the hundreds Mike Bloomberg sound effects of a live radio play, expressionist, whose works are in- of millions you allocate to so many on Friday, November 22 at 7:30 formed by “Rothko, Japanese sumi causes, it is hard to forget his legacy, pm . It “salutes the legacy of the ink paintings; Chinese calligraphy; the Bloomberg/NYPD reign- of- stop- Harlem Renaissance and explores and Thelonius Monk.” Born in and- frisk terror, a veritable nightmare its effects on Harlem today.” Di- Kingston, Jamaica, Lewis is a ten- for African American and Latino men. rected by Adesda Osakalumi , the ured professor at the Massachusetts The Bloomberg prexy revelation l radio play actors include Nsangou College of Art and Design, who ws greeted with excitement, conster- Nkikam, Elisha Lawson and Celes- boast studios in Beijing, China, and nation, and cynicism. Perhaps, the tine Rae. Harlem Stage is located at NJ and MA. Exhibit runs through 11/11 NY Times Charles Blow oped 150 Convent Avenue, Harlem .Visit February 26 at 200 South Madison YOU MUST NEVER VOTE FOR HarlemStage.com Street, Wilmington. Visit Decon- BLOOMBERG nailed Black senti- FINE ART: Congrats to Ashley temporary.org. ment re: Bloomberg run. Blow begins.. “Let me plant the stake now. No Black AROUND TOWN person – or Hispanic person of any people of color – should ever consider The HEAF, Harlem Education- voting for Michael Bloomberg in the Charles Blow al Activities Fund, hosted it 30th primary.” He adds. “His expansion Anniversary Benefit Fundraiser of the notoriously racist stop and between Blacks and Latinos and the at the Museum of Natural History frisk program in NY which swept up NYPD. Politics in America! and honored African American millions of innocent New Yorkers, CONGRESS: The President Don- philanthropist Robert Smith, Vista primarily Black and Hispanic men, ald Trump Fatigue has claimed a new Equities Founder/Chair, the uber is a complete and nonnegotiable deal victim, NY GOP Rep Peter King who star at the 2019 Morehouse College killer.” The Bloomberg S&F policy announced his retirement after 14 Con- graduation. HEAF is a cultural was to allay white fears. About 88% gressional sessions. The Democratic enrichment after school program, of people detained were innocent and National Committee has multiple targeted to African American and stats never supported any relationship 2020 challenges, to maintain House Latino college-bound HS students. between S&F and decline in crime. Majority, to retake the White House, HEAF has offices in Harlem and Blow compares Bloomberg S&F to and regain a Senate majority. To that Brooklyn. Robert Smith Trump’s musing during the during the end, GOP Senators Mitch McConnell, NY Association of Black Jour- 2016 about somehow instituting the Kentucky, and Lindsey Graham, South nalists, NYABJ, hosted it annual opment Committee) in association program nationwide. He concludes “If Carolina should be on their way out. Awards Gala, on Thursday, Novem- with BMCC/Tribeca Performing you support Bloomberg, I want noth- A Democrat ousted red state Kentucky ber 14, at the Alhambra Ballroom Arts Center, presented its 47th ing to do with you. Nothing!” BTW, governor last week. , Harlem. Gala honorees include Annual Audelco Awards for excel- Blow abhors Trump! Jaime Harrison, South Carolina Bevy Smith, “Bevelations;” Sonny lence in Black Theater on Monday, On 11/17 Bloomberg , understand- Democrat African American has Hostin, “The View;” and Michael November 18 at the BMCC, lo- ing the importance of the national tossed his hat into the 2020 ring to oust Harriet, “The Root.” for their con- cated at 199 Chambers Street. The Black vote, addresses the congrega- Senator Graham. sistently outstanding work. honorees included director Kenny tion, at Black Church in Brooklyn, NEW YORK: US Senator Kamala Haitian vocalist Emeline Michel Leon; Micki Grant; producer team acknowledging that S&F was wrong. Harris comes to Harlem fundraiser performed in concert with special Stephen Byrd & Alia Jones Harvey; Reaction: Blacks are cynical. The on behalf of her 2020 Presidential guests Princess Eud and Riva Pre- director Oz Scott: Riaf Henok-Ken- NYC Police union head Patrick Lynch, campaign on Thursday, November 21, cil at the Aaron Davis Hall, on the drick; David D. Wright; playwright a man with whom I seldom agree, at the home of Harlem philanthropist CCNY Harlem campus at Convent Ntozake Shange; actress/director accused the Bloomberg’s misguided Beatrice Sibblies. Contact Patrick@ at 135 Street, on November 15. Barbara Montgomery and producer S&F policy for the ill will which exists kamalaharris.org The Audelco (Audience Devel- Woodie King, Jr.

BLACK ENTERPRISE Byron Allen’s Entertainment TUS lawsuit on 11/13 as petitioner, in 1945the year when Ebony Mag- Studios company and Comcast, who advocates a new look at the azine debuted. The JPC Ebony and the NBCUniversal parent compa- 1866 Civil Rights law and to loosen Jet Magazine photo archives fetched ny, have been doing legal battle standards on discrimination. $30 million this year. in US courts for years. Allen has WGO reported that Fashion Fair The D.C. based Industrial Bank filed a $20 billion discrimination Cosmetics, a Johnson Publishing , the nation’s fourth largest African lawsuit against Comcast because Company, JPC, asset since 1973 American bank recently acquired of its failure to place any of his was up for sale. Fashion Fair was/ Black- owned City National Bank Entertainment Studios properties is a cosmetic company that catered of NJ with branches in Newark, and in its distribution network. Allen to women of color. It sold for $1.8 Harlem, NY, which was closed by argues that the Comcast rejection million to Desiree Rogers and Cher- the Controller of the Currency last was solely based on race, a, claim yl Mayberry McKissack, co owners month. Before the City National that Comcast denies. Allen’s law- of Black Opal, another company Bank acquisition, Industrial had yers invoke the US Civil Rights for Black women. After a stint as $433.8 million in assets with $350.9 Act of 1866, passed to insure that President Obama’s social secretary, million in deposits. City National newly-emancipated slaves “ enjoy Rogers returned to her native Chica- Bank of NJ owned $120.million in the same rights enjoyed by white go where she was named JPC CEO, total assets and 111.2 in deposits. citizens.” Suffering defeats in lower while the company as its downward On June 2019 there were 24 Black courts, Comcast enters the SCO- spiral began. The JPC was founded Byron Allen banks in the U.S.

A Harlem-based management consultant, Victoria Horsford can be reached at [email protected] BEACON, November 21 – November 27, 2019 newyorkbeacon.com 18 Dawn Lewisas(Zelma) A Dawn dressed as(Zelma) (Photo:Manual Harlan) as Tina Turner’s mother inmusical Actress DawnLewisisconvincing By Don Thomas Don By J. Watts (Ike)accompa (Tina) and Actor Daniel Warrenctress Adrienne - performances intheBroad- ous applause throughout their ceiving well deserved thunder of characters are definitely re- nied byanincredibleensemble Entertainment - Adrienne Warren as(Tina) is beltingout“It’s Gonna Work Crimes.” Inthe musical,Lewis Us,” “The Boys,” and “Major peared on the tube in “This Is Award recipient Lewis has ap- Grammy andNAACP Image the themesong. World,” whichshe composed television series“A Different onthesyndicatedacting skills included) withhersuperb loyal following(yourstruly also continuestoenjoya tioned engagementsLewis Kid” (nationaltour). parel,” and “The Tap Dance (City Center),“Intimate Ap- productions as “The WIZ” appearing in suchmemorable legitimate Broadwaystage and sheisnostrangertothe ma). Her name is Dawn Lewis as Tina Turner’s(Zel- mother ering aconvincingportrayal the musical that is alsodeliv Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Tina Turner Musical,” atthe way productionof“Tina: The A multipleBMI, ASCAP, Aside from the fore-men- There’s anotheractressin - designs worn byMs.Lewis. for hair, and makeup wigs YoungCampbell Associates set andcostumedesigns given toMark Thompson’s on point. forrightvocal presentations er’ mother. Heracting and as Tinarole Turnconvincing - brings her“A”gameinthe Dawn Lewis,asshedefinitely hospital. during her untimely stay in the and Watts (Ike)athomeand scenes between Warren (Tina) during family confrontational top-notch dramaticpresence Love GottoDo With It.” and themillion-seller “What’s Proud Mary,” Private Dancer,” clude “BetterBeGoodtoMe,” classics songsperformedin- recognizable TurnerOther ment of “Don’t Turn around.” delivers aheart-feltarrange- and theIkettes. with Warren,Fine” Out Watts Recognition must also been Recognition must also been YES!…two thumbs-upfor Lewis (Zelma)isdelivering alongside WarrenDawn DAWN LEWIS MORE ABOUT “The PoofPoint” (2001). in themade-for-TV movie various shows.Sheappeared make guest appearances on (1998). She continues to write themovie“Black Jaq” and Jamal”(1996). Kid” (1996),and“C-Bear Series” (1994),“Brunothe The Animatedder-Man: included characters on “Spi- which voice-overs, mostly a career in acting, doing 1995-1996, she continued as (RobinDumars).From with Mr. Cooper” (1992) to join the cast of “Hangin’ that wasusedfortheseries. Bill CosbyandStu Gardner composed the theme song with Different World” (1987). She role as(Jaleesa Vinson) on“A membered mostlyfromher August 13,1961.Sheisre- Dawn Lewis helped in 1992 She lefttheshow Dawn Lewiswasborn By Don Thomas By 19 Audrey's reel whirl By Audrey J. Bernard There were heavenly bodies everywhere at Charlie’s Angels premiere BEACON, November 21 – November 27, 2019 newyorkbeacon.com

he angelic atmosphere Aly Raisman Noah Centineo Ava Michelle Naomi Scott at the Charlie’s Angels Hollywood premiere at November 11, 2019 was heav- carpet in particular Laverne Tthe Regency Village Theatre en sent. The stars dazzled on- Cox who appears in the movie. in Los Angeles on Monday, lookers as they strolled the red Director Elizabeth Banks was joined by the film’s stars Kris- ten Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska, along with fellow cast members Noah Cen- tineo, Aly Raisman, Patrick Stewart and Cox (see more on what she wore below) for red carpet arrivals. Based on Charlie’s An- gels by Ivan Goff and Ben Roberts, this chick flick has an exciting kick-ass story by Evan Spiliotopoulos and Da- vid Auburn and stars Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, Ella Balinska, Elizabeth Banks, Djimon Hounsou, Sam Cla- flin, Noah Centineo, Patrick MaddieMackenzie Ziegler Elizabeth Banks Stewart, and many more. STORY: Director Elizabeth play); Matthew Hirsch, (editor); Columbia Pictures, Banks takes the helm as the Leonard Goldberg, Drew Perfect World Pictures, 2.0 next generation of fearless Barrymore, Nancy Juvonen Entertainment, Brownstone Charlie’s Angels take flight. (executive producers); Max Productions, Cantillon Com- In Banks’ bold vision, Kristen Handelman, Doug Belgrad, pany (production companies). Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Elizabeth Cantillonm Eliza- Charlie’s Angels was released Balinska are working for the beth Banks (producers); Bri- nationwide by Sony Pictures mysterious Charles Townsend, an Tyler (music); Bill Pope Releasing on Friday, Novem- whose security and investiga- (cinematography); Mary Jo ber 15, 2019. (Photos by Getty tive agency has expanded in- Markey, Alan Baumgarten Images for SONY) ternationally. With the world’s smartest, bravest, and most What Laverne Cox wore to Charlie’s Angels highly trained women all over the globe, there are now teams Laverne Cox looked drop-dead-gorgeous in a completely of Angels guided by multiple see-through black lace Hakan Akkaya gown with nothing Bosleys taking on the toughest underneath at the Charlie’s Angels premiere at the Regency jobs everywhere. The screen- Village Theatre in Los Angeles on November 11. The dress play is by Elizabeth Banks from was totally sheer & the only thing covering her up was two a story by Evan Spiliotopoulos stripes on her breasts and two velvet panels on the front & back. and David Auburn. The devil made her do it! (Photo Credit: Etienne Laurent/ DEETS: Elizabeth Banks Epa-Efe/Shutterstock) Elizabeth Banks, Ella Balinska, Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, (director/producer/screen-

Laverne Cox (front view) Laverne Cox (side view) Kristen Stewart Lindsey Vonn EllaBalinska BEACON, November 21 – November 27, 2019 newyorkbeacon.com 20 S “L that shehas no clue.Bythe And, what’s sodisturbingis mouths ofthose sheslights. tribe leavesabadtastein the atrocious behavioranddia - movie’s majordownfall. Her Sense.” joggle thesenseslike“Sixth movie, “ReturntoMe,” or Duchovy similarlythemed the heartlike2000David does “Last Christmas” tug at steadfast sustainability. Nor Actually” holiday appeal and mas” wasaiming atthe“Love this one. and Wham!’s music can save experience, or George Michael “Star Trek: Discovery”combat Yeoh’sMichelle Rich Asians,” ons,” Henry Golding’s “Crazy Emilia Clarke’s “GOT- Drag Neitherscript toworkwith. they didn’t haveafeasible no offense to the cast. Too bad Don’t sleepon“Doctor Sleep” “Last Christmas”brings nojoy (Rebecca Ferguson), extricates Knot, headed by Rosethe Hat posses it. the shinesteamfromthosewho monsters’ missionistoextract A ghoulishgroupofmenacing have aspecialsupernaturalgift. in “The Shining”]. To shine is to man CrothersplayedHallorann what itmeansto“shine.”[Scat- plains toyoungDanny Torrance Hallorann (Carl Lumbry) ex Overlook HotelwhereDick based on“steam”snatching. intended—since thepremiseis pun upsteam—no movie picks you getpassthosescenes,the Sleep” areadowner. Once of aboy’s deathin“Doctor The initial gruesome scenes what do you have against kids? Kate (Emilia Clarke) is the (EmiliaClarke)is Kate No doubt“LastChrist- The fiendish clan True There areflashbacksatthe Contributing Scribe and creepy. Hey, Stephen, Sleep” startsoff slow tephen King’s “Doctor By Marie Moore Marie By By Marie Moore Marie By as asleepaid,and could be marketed Christmas”ast - and BilalZafar. Boris Isakovic, Michael Addo, nie, PattiLuPone, Ansu Kabia, Lydia Leonard, Margaret Clu- “Last Christmas”alsostars spoilers here. a boon or burden for her? No will atragicturnofevents be year,” she gets a reprieve. But timeofthe“most wonderful life one fateful dayduringthe ry Golding) comes into Kate’s rious game changer Tom (Hen- her nocheer. When themyste - London Christmas shop brings job asan elf inayear-round than staywithherparents.Her with justaboutanyonerather Kate wouldprefertoshackup in, don’t wasteyourmoney. you cannot become invested mediocre scriptandcharacters called jokes. When there is a funny, asaremostoftheso- off-colored lesbian jab is not much to be desired. Petra’s Thompson) alsodoesn’t have one cares. time Kate has an epiphany, no Kyliegh CurranandZacharyMomohin“Doctor Sleep” Stone’s strongextrasensory newcomer (Kyliegh Curran). Abra Stone,playedbytalented is the courageousteenager immortality. she andherfollowerscangain the steam as thevictims die so Directed by Paul Feig, Living out ofhersuitcase, Her motherPetra(Emma The mostpowerfulshiner Filmstrip Emilia Clarke andHenryGoldingin“Last Christmas” by thetraumaheenduredas deadly predatorRose. hishelpagainstthe Abra seeks that Dansharesherpower, gor). Instinctively recognizing Dan Torrance (Ewan McGre- perception gets windofshiner Still irrevocablyscarred to calluponhisownpowersas brace ofhershinecompelsDan innocence and fearless em death battle with Rose. Abra’s Dan engage in a brutal life-or- an unlikely alliance, Abra and picks upthegauntlet.Forming a child at the Overlook,Dan - moh. Cliff Curtis and Zackary Mo- Jocelin Donahue, Alex Essoe, Lind,Bruce,Greenwood, Alyn stars ZahnMcClarnon,Emily the supernaturalthrilleralso never before and face his fears. Directed by Mike Flanagan, 21 Theater talk By Audrey J. Bernard Brian Stokes Mitchell returns to Feinstein’s/54 Below with friends ony Award® win- their new show Broadway fair” from her acclaimed Leg- ner Brian Stokes the Calla-way! The Tony rand concert to Feinstein’s/54 Mitchell returns to Award®-nominated Callaway celebrating the November BEACON, November 21 – November 27, 2019 newyorkbeacon.com TFeinstein’s/54 Below with Sisters performed “You’ll Nev- 8 release of Legrand Affair a new “Plays With Music – er Walk Alone” from “Broad- (Deluxe Edition) from Warner Holiday!” concert, celebrating way The Calla-way,” with Music/Ghostlight Records, an both the holidays and the re- Alex Rybeck at the piano. Liz extended and complete version lease of his new album, “Plays and Ann will be serving up a of the canonic album Legrand with Music.” Featuring classic feast Thanksgiving week — Affair produced by Phil Ra- holiday favorites with fresh November 24-30 — and raise mone and Richard Jay-Al- arrangements along with some the roof with showstoppers by exander (featuring Errico non-traditional surprises, the Leonard Bernstein, Stephen with the 100-piece Brussels show is a delightful evening Sondheim, Jerry Herman, Philharmonic). Her show, an with one of Broadway’s most Rodgers and Hammerstein, instance of what she calls her charismatic and versatile lead- Marvin Hamlisch, Stephen special new form of ‘talking ing men. Schwartz, Kander & Ebb, and cabaret’ – or the caber-essay Stokes is a veteran of 10 more. Accompanied by their – celebrated Legrand both by Broadway shows that in- trio led by Rybeck, as Ann’s telling the story of his life and clude Ragtime, Man of La Man- sultry, jazz-flavored sound work, while offering a range cha, Kiss Me Kate and Shuffle complements Liz’s clear bell of material with her matchless Along. His performances have tones, expect a rousing New accompanist Tedd Firth. The garnered him a slew of awards York night of harmony, humor only American artist invited including two Tonys and in- and the soaring sounds of the to perform at Legrand’s great duction into the Theatre Hall of greatest songs of Broadway! memorial in Paris in April Fame. Stokes has been dubbed Their Thanksgiving perfor- 2019, Errico now offers this Broadway’s “Last Leading mance on Thursday, November full-length concert devoted Man” by The New York Times, 28, requires pre-selected reser- to the composer with whom adding that he “brings an un- vations and begins at 5:00pm. she had a uniquely intimate precedented fusion of theat- Errico who performed from relationship, a concert that also rical heroism, pop-jazz sizzle November7-9, 2019 performed traces and celebrates France and emotional vulnerability “You Must Believe in Spring” and French song in all its many … Emotional risks abound from “An Even Grander Af- moods and faces. … (his) performances sustain a mood of vaulting exhilara- tion.” What a treat for media Brian Stokes Mitchell guests who attended a special press preview event on perfect! This was just a taste creating art all over the world Wednesday, November 6, of what’s in store for guests since the age of 8, in many 2019, with Stokes and featur- attending his exhilarating hol- different forms. His show will ing fellow performers Ryan iday show at Feinstein’s/54 display his passion for many McCartan, Liz Callaway & Below November 12-23, 2019. musical disciplines, ranging Ann Hampton Callaway, McCartan performed from clever acoustic covers of and Melissa Errico who all “Don’t Wanna Fight” from musical theater fan-favorites performed selections from his upcoming engagement from his career on stage and their upcoming appearance at November 11 to December 9, screen, to pop classics and the intimate venue. 2019. McCartan, star of Wick- originals. McCartan will be Stokes who is returning to ed, Heathers, and Disney joined by special guests: Ali- his favorite room performed Channel’s “Liv and Maddie,” son McCartan (Nov 4 Only); “Every Day Wizard” from makes his solo show debut in Taylor Iman Jones (Scotland, “Plays With Music — Holi- New York City. A singer-song- PA, Head Over Heels); and Ryan McCartan, Liz Callaway, Ann Hampton Callaway, Melissa day!” He was accompanied by writer, Broadway perform- Brittney Johnson (Wicked). Errico and Brian Stokes Mitchell perform selections from their expert pianist Joseph Thalk- er, pop music producer, and The Callaway Sisters are upcoming Holiday show at Feinstein’s 54/Below at a press preview en. The performance was guitarist, McCartan has been back by popular demand with on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. (Photo Courtesy KSA-PR) Norm Lewis brings his powerful pipes to Feinstein’s/54 Below don), Billy Flynn in Chicago Drowsy Chaperone, Elf The leading man will perform a and King Triton in The Little Musical, 42nd Street); Sirius selection from “Norm Lewis: Mermaid. A year after being XM Radio personality Chris- Naughty and Nice” album featured in the starry Broad- tine Pedi (Chicago, Forbidden accompanied by Joubert at the way ensemble of Sondheim Broadway, Newsical the Musi- piano. Leavel performs a se- on Sondheim, he was tapped cal); and Award-winning vo- lection from “Thirteen Shows to play the title hero opposite calist Seth Sikes (“Seth Sikes: & Counting,” Pedi performs a Audra McDonald in a reimag- The Songs That Got Away,” selection from “Christine Pedi: ined Porgy and Bess. “Seth Sikes Sings Judy, Liza, Snow Bizness,” and Sikes per- Lewis’ appearances at Barbra, Etc.,” “Seth Sikes forms a selection from “Seth Feinstein’s/54 Below have Sings Bernadette Peters”). Sikes Celebrates The ‘20s on rapidly become a holiday The all-around amazing New Year’s Eve.” tradition and are one of his favorite ways to end the year, About Feinstein’s/54 Below spend time with friends, and share his special brand of Feinstein’s/54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club, offers an holiday cheer. The show will unforgettable New York nightlife experience, combining per- Norm Lewis feature dinner, some great formances by Broadway’s best with world-class dining in an music, and the best holiday elegant setting. Steps from Times Square, the club is known orm Lewis (Sweeney will be Director, Richard art you can find in the heart as Broadway’s living room, a home away from home for Todd, The Gershwin’s Jay-Alexander, his Musical of Broadway. And Norm – he Broadway professionals and audiences alike. With pre-theatre Porgy and Bess) re- Director and Arranger, Jospeh will be naughty AND nice! dinner offered nightly from 5pm, Feinstein’s/54 Below has Nturns to Feinstein’s/54 Below Joubert, and the swingin’est Lewis will give a special set a new culinary standard for New York City entertainment for the Holidays, December cats in town, George Farmer sneak press preview on Thurs- venues. Feinstein’s/54 Below features up to three shows night- 17-22, 2019, with his latest on bass and Perry Cavari on day, December 5, 2019, where ly. Accommodating 146 people in the main dining room and holiday show, Naughty and percussion. he will be joined by fellow bar, with all tables no more than 24 feet from the stage, the Nice. This engagement cel- Lewis has lent his powerful singers who will perform facilities include the capability to broadcast and record audio ebrates Norm’s fifth annual baritone to leading roles as var- during the yuletide season: and video. Keith Sherman & Associates (Brett Oberman) is residency at the famed night- ied as Javert in Les Miserables Tony Award®-winner Beth the PR Representative for Feinstein’s/54 Below. club, and on hand for the party (on Broadway and in Lon- Leavel (The Prom, The BEACON, November 21 – November 27, 2019 newyorkbeacon.com 22 T “Truffles” leadstotrouble! where HBOscreened “The LastDragon.”(Photo: Ronnie Wright) The prestigious Urban Action Showcase brought world classmartialartistsfrom around the globetogether tocelebrateatNYC’s AMC Empire 25in Times Square has a dual-role singing jazz in Isabella (Lindsay Lavin)—she Don’t Go”whilehisniece he singsasongtoit,“Baby is so enamored with the truffle, the sixcastmembers. mushroom affects thelivesof the absurd story ofhowthat and warmstheaudience up for brought uponstage. truffle—and awinneriseven bid on atwo-poundlegendary money—audience members out the room giving away play members circulating through- before the play begins with cast A swingin’ jazz trio entertains immersive theatreactsin town. NYC—and isoneofthemost viously hada4-yearrunin Chef Bruno(Eddie Varley) It’s all in good, goofy fun Kelly B. Ernece By been revived—it pre musical, “Truffles” has he zany, over-stuffed Drama Critic Drama - Cast member circulating throughout theroom role of Carlo, a “goofer” at the role ofCarlo,a“goofer”atthe is Willie Marteinthethankless (Steve Tardio). (Cassie Nadeau),and Virgil (John Guild),motherOlga consisting of herfather Dante is partoftheDonatifamily the pre-show entertainment— The sole BlackperformerThe sole Review accuses the other of murdering accuses theotherofmurdering fashion eachoftheplayers role intheplotcomesoutlater. with therestofus.Hispivotal there enjoyingtheshowalong ola, a mobster, who’s apparently set. PlantedintheaudienceisFi- restaurant wherethemusicalis Eventually, inmad-cap out a winner along with the alongwith out awinner long-suffering Carlo comes things turnout. spoil the fun byrevealing how half ofthe musical. Iwon’t wheelchair for approximately and had to be propped up ina Dante whoclutched his chest Suffice it to say the at thebar. atre orasastand-aloneshow, enjoyed aseitherdinner-the- in Times Squareandcanbe Dec. 28that The SecretRoom truffle! billion dollars forthat precious audience memberwhobid1 “Truffles” isrunningthru Introducing

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