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Over 4,000 sign online petition to replace a Confederate memorial with a statue of Boseman in Anderson, South Carolina, where he was born., pg 3 BEACON, September 3 – September 9, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com 2 T Wisconsin protest shooting arrested for in Kyle Rittenhouse,17, tests over thepoliceshootingofJacobBlake.(Photo: Twitter) Screengrab ofvideowhiteshooter during Tuesday night’s pro- the attack. used asemi-automatic rifle in as a “fugitive from justice.” He described Illinoiswas Antioch, Illinois ClerkofCourts. ument from the Lake County, which obtained a publicdoc- fied, reported who have not yet been identi der in the deaths of twomen charged withfirst-degreemur sin protesters. two death of shooting Wiscon- arrested forthemurderin of JacobBlake following thepoliceshooting T Wisconsin maintain order’ inKenosha, 17-year-old killed‘To Tucker Carlsonfor stating Critics condemnFoxnews’ tiple timesbywhite being shotintheback showed anunarmedBlackman protesting after his programlastnight. else would?” he asked during maintain orderwhennoone rifles decided they had to are we that 17-year-olds with Wisconsin. “Howshocked during the protests in Kenosha, people killedtwo man who garding the17-year-old white Tonight he madeon host because ofcomments condemn thecontroversial place throughoutthecountry. protests that have been taking the recentsocialinjustice it comestomatters regarding son Site: www.newyorkbeacon.com, Email:[email protected] for thenewspaper, [email protected] forthewebsite.Subscription rate:$35.00peryear. 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Officers say cuffed and told to get into change, Ometuwashand- with thepolice. shot oftheman’s encounter a cellphone video abystander light green T-shirt andshortsin Ometu canbeseenwearinga an SAPDspokesperson bright greenshirtandshorts,” a wearing location andwas that themalehadfled responding to the scene was relayed out to other officers suspect’s description. by andsaidOmetumatchedthe ony familyviolence call near The man with thegun stum- Cellphone videoofatleast “They’re a militia,” Beth Following a verbal ex “The information that they said. - - people whohadbeenshot. cars drivepasthimtoward the someone, butseveralof the at police that the man just shot someone inthecrowdyelling toward thesquadcars,with puts uphishandsandwalks as police cars arrive. 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of the historic March Ncial-free Sunday as a prime- BEACON, September 3 – September 9, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com on Washington, tens of time tribute to Chadwick Bose- Othousands of protestors gathered man. again at the Lincoln Memorial to The film will be followed protest the continued killings of by an ABC News Special, African American women, chil- “Chadwick Boseman: A Trib- dren ad men by law enforcement ute for a King.” Disney said and vigilantes and others. the special “will celebrate The march, convened by Boseman’s storied life, legacy The Rev. of the and career” and “shine a light National Action Network on the medical condition he and Martin King, III, privately battled.” brought together parents and Boseman died Friday after relatives of victims of po- Thousands showed up to demonstrate their disdain for the unre- a four-year battle with colon lice-involved and lenting police killings and shootings around the nation. Because cancer. He was 43. vigilantes, a wide cross-section of the coronavirus, most wore masks Walt Disney Co., which of social justice activists, rep- owns ABC, released “Black resentatives of civil society and Panther” as well as the other the Civil Rights movements, three Marvel movies Boseman congressmen and women, appeared in. The film will be members of the clergy and peo- broadcast at 8 p.m. EDT, with ple just tired of the relentless the special following at 10:20 attacks on African-Americans p.m. EDT. by state-sanctioned agents. Black Panther” won three “Demonstration without Oscars, was nominated for best legislation will not lead to picture and grossed more than change,” Sharpton told the $1.3 billion worldwide. Boseman. He is the latest crowd. “We didn’t come out Sunday’s airing will make major Black figure to die in and stand in this heat because the film widely watchable at 2020, which has already seen we didn’t have nothing to do. the same time in several re- the loss of civil rights legend We come to let you know if gions and could a collective John Lewis and retired NBA we will come out by these place to celebrate and grieve star Kobe Bryant. numbers in the heat and stand in the heat, that we will stand in the polls all day long...What we need is change, and we’re at Final tweet from a point where we can get that change. But we have to stand flags and signs were among the dominant together. We have to vote.” messages Chadwick Boseman’s Rev. Sharpton announced the march shortly after Minneapolis account is most liked cops handcuffed , a total of four officers held him down and one cop kneeled on ever on Twitter his neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, killing him. Floyd’s Newyorkbeacon.com his most famous roles were death precipitated multi-racial “filmed during and between protests in cities and towns all he final tweet from countless surgeries and che- over the United States. Dem- the account of Black motherapy”. onstrators have been demand- Panther star Chadwick It added: “The family ing justice, an end to systemic TBoseman has become the thanks you for your love and racism, and that cops be held most-liked post in Twitter prayers, and asks that you con- accountable for murdering pri- history. tinue to respect their privacy marily unarmed people. Others The social media ’s during this difficult time.” have called for the defunding of official feed announced the Tributes continued to pour police departments and abolition news. The original message in for the actor, including a of the criminal justice system. – posted on Saturday and con- lengthy statement from Black African Americans and their firming Boseman’s death from Panther director Ryan Coogler. allies are angry, frustrated and cancer aged 43 – currently has “[He] was an anomaly. He was National Action Network’s Rev. Al Sharpton led the rally and exhausted from the constant more than 7m “likes”. (The pre- calm. Assured. Constantly march, themed “Get Your Knee off Our Necks.” On his left is assaults, steeped in racism and vious most-liked tweet was by studying. But also kind, com- Congressman Al Green (D-Texas). discrimination. And as police Barack Obama, with 4.3m.) forting, had the warmest laugh officers continue to kill Black Boseman, who starred in Da in the world, and eyes that seen people, marches proliferate. 5 Bloods and Marshall as much beyond his years, but Those at the march were also well as Black Panther, was could still sparkle like a child honoring Breonna Taylor, who diagnosed with colon cancer seeing something for the first was shot and killed by officers in 2016. The post said that time.” in her Louisville home while she slept. The cops broke down the door, Taylor’s boyfriend, thinking they were burglars fired a shot and the plainclothes officers shot and killed Taylor. Elijah McClain of Aurora, Colorado, died after a clerk called the police saying he looked suspicious. Several police tackled him, put him in a chokehold and he suffered a heart attack. Authorities say first responders injected McClain with the sedative, ketomine, which may also Martin Luther King III joined the march, also introducing his have contributed to his death. daughter as Dr. King’s only granddaughter and a future civil rights leader. ALL PHOTOS: Roy Lewis/Trice Edney News Wire Continued on page 6 BEACON, September 3 – September 9, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com 4 W 6 Thompson at78 basketball coachJohn legendary Georgetown Reaction tothedeathof left Georgetown withacollege students whoplayedforhim Also of note, 97 percent of the perception ofBlack coaches. head coach and altered the in 1984was the first byaBlack coaches. for agenerationofminority opening thedoor credited with of Famein1999,wasapioneer son wasinducted into the Hall bo andAllen Iverson. Thomp- Mourning, DikembeMutom- Alonzo Ewing, Fame: Patrick of Hall intheBasketball ers development offourplay- cludes the recruitment and Olympics. team to abronze medal in the 1988 United Statesnational en BigEasttitlesandledthe Fours inthe1980s,wonsev- took theHoyastothree Final into a Big East powerhouse, onship. He built the program to the 1984 national champi town for27seasons,including John,” thecoachledGeorge- Jr. at 78. 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Sixty-five years accused him of inappropriate after a White womanfalsely Chadwick Boseman,the His coachinglegacyin- Known simplyas“Big On Aug. 28,1955, A womanholds a signin “Emmett Tillwas He would, could, and Newyorkbeacon.com Newyorkbeacon.com

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BEACON, September 3 – September 9, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com 6 T for the2020March on Washington Thousands descendonthenation’s capital America’s greatest athletesare standing and one wounded by a 17-year- demonstrators were murdered the tensions.InKenosha,two militia groupsareescalating looting. Nowarmedright-wing been marredbyvandalismand some of the protests have Kenosha, Wisconsin. in thebackbyapoliceman in Blake wasshotseventimes on coming. Last week,Jacob Americans, thehorrorskeep police violenceagainst African thecountryprotestingacross multiracial demonstrations time. Despiteunprecedented, time forallof themtospeak. tims present that there wasn’t were so many families of vic- up. We werebuiltfor this.” protesting,” shesaid.“Stand matter.’ Don’t stoppeaceful “Don’t stop saying ‘Black lives to beencouraged,”shesaid. looks dark,Iwanttotellyou through a crisis, even though it justice. committed inthemarch toward the crowdtoremain firm and of ,exhorted system ain’t doingsowell.” a Black system — the Black “There’s a White system and emotional Jacob Blake Sr., said. justice inthe United States,” an were onhand. bery, Blake and several others Garner, AhmaudAr Eric tin, paralyzed. survived theshooting,butis he openedhiscardoor. Blake in frontofhisthreechildrenas times Blake seven shot Jacob police inKenosha, Wisconsin protests eruptedagainafter As theangerhasgrown, Participants in the event March organizers saidthere “Even though we’regoing Sybrina Fulton,themother “There are two systems of Relatives of Trayvon Mar More recently, widespread By Jesse Jackson Jesse By up forjustice at a critical America are standing he greatestathletesin From page3 - - up, callingthiscountrytochange could beriskingtheircareers abuse. They know that they that theywillfacecriticismand country to change. They know are standingup,callingthis America’s athletes greatest and savedhispeople.Now ing thestonethatslewgiant people, Davidsteppedup,hurl- Goliath threatenedtheHebrew horde led by a giant named a sling. When anoppressive David honed his skill with leadership. contribute to their capacity for skills thatmake agreatathlete God-given gifts,disciplineand citizens orleaders. Yet thevery them asentertainment, not as agents, managersandfanssee power in the culture. Owners, their sport andtoignoretheir athletes are taught to focus on like NaomiOsakaandmore. ball players, tennis champions by others—the WNBA, base- Their example was picked up to supportthecallforjustice. a suspension of the playoffs, of theNBA stoodup,forcing professional basketball players It is intothis cauldron that the wielding anassaultweapon. old Trump supporterillegally the epicenter –affected the of whichthe United Statesis virus –theglobal pandemic moves frommetowe.” we willbethe generation that just beguntofight,andthat in pledging that we have only young people here tojoin me said. “AndIwanttoask the ing —toprotestracism,”she with masksandsocial distanc- to the streets —peacefully and generation hasalreadytaken continue takingastand. encouraged youngpeopleto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 12-year-old granddaughter of Yolanda ReneeKing,the White vigilantes. killed at thehandsofpolice or McClain, andcountlessothers Martin, Taylor,of TamirRice, and large placards with photos Her Name”recognizing Taylor others carried signs with “Say “8:46.” Family members and and masksemblazonedwith National Mallworet-shirts Memorial. Marchersonthe the MartinLutherKingJr. then thethrongmarchedto the LincolnMemorialand fered speeches on the steps of March on Washington –of- Off OurNecks”Commitment – called the “Get Your Knee In theOld Testament, little This takescourage.Great The presenceofcorona- The youngest speaker, “My Editorial platform soresponsiblybe- opinion, heuseshisgiftsand an example for others.Inmy atoneand —hesets and others of insultsfromthepresident speak out—evenintheface LeBron uses hisplatform to world lookuptohim. When critical. Athletes acrossthe ship ofLeBronJameshasbeen Here theexample and leader victims ofpolicelawlessness. of the Houston Rocketswere Bucks and Thabo Sefolosha ling BrownoftheMilwaukee even themselves.BothSter ters, sistersandbrothers,or protect their sonsanddaugh- and must worry about how to Black persontothepolice, families, they are just another ing fieldandreturntotheir they leave the court or play they also know that when others theyname. Floyd, Jacob Blake and the cus onBreonna Taylor, George as thecurrentathletesfo- now took notice. The sameistrue the country Americans across to thedeathof Trayvon Martin, players stoodupinresponse Bosh and the Miami Heat James, Dwayne Wade, Chris and livelihood. When LeBron justice. Others went at the police andchanted forsocial traffic, yelled and taunted ington. Some groups blocked strators tootherpartsof Wash- of protesterstookthedemon - and speeches,smaller groups reports followingthemarches apartments andhouses. of beingevictedfromtheir areonthevergepeople who anywhere from10-30million and unemployed Americans; demic; morethan56million recession causedbythepan- by aneconomicmeltdownand lic healthcrisisisaccompanied than 183,000people. This pub- resulted in the deaths of more than 6million Americans and which hassofarinfected more the backdropofCOVID-19, and Prevention. 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Today, used hisgiftsandplatform God byservingothers. cause itishiswayofthanking dolph andthe restofthose Bayard Rustin, A. PhilipRan- ering via video. She said that presidential spoke tothegath- Democratic candidate for vice sponsible. and prosecutetheofficers re- every casesofpolicebrutality Department officials reopen protestors insistedthatJustice Against Police Brutality”, the Matters” and “Mass Action by thegroups,“EveryCase to Department of Justice. Led eral hundred people marched read: “EndPrisonSlavery.” protestor holding a sign which of the White House, withone stood insilentprotestfront (IWOC) inD.C.,theactivists ers Organizing Committee of theIncarcerated Work- confinement. Led bymembers who havebeenplacedsolitary on behalf of incarcerated men House. They wereprotesting in singlefiletothe White around their wrists, marched over their heads and handcuff in orangejumpsuits,bags Interstate 395beforedeparting. blocked a ramp that led onto 200 protesterswhobriefly blocked traffic, as did about Wharf inSouthwestDCand Every athlete should be At theheightofhiscareer, Jackie Robinson broke the When JesseOwensbecame When JoeLewisdefeated When HeavyweightCham- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sen. KamalaHarris,the Meanwhile, acrowdofsev- Sixteen activistsdressed our support. they deserveourrespectand Black Lives Matter. Forthat, and tothecoredemandthat attention back totheinjustice The playershaveforcedour that marthoseprotestingit. the injusticetoexcesses interests to turnattention from politicians andentrenched actions havealreadyhadeffect. people mightvotesafely. Their nas intopollingplaceswhere NBA ownerstoturntheirare- line. They’ve nowconvinced time andtheirresourcesonthe join them. They are puttingtheir They are calling on others to go on;thesystemmustchange. derstand thatthemurderscan’t beeffective.can most They un- they meetings figuringouthow tion. They havebeeninintense business asusualtogainatten- cost himhiscareer. people four years ago that has against police killing of Black his nonviolentcampaign best dealtheycould. free agency to negotiate the gaining athletestherightto ending the reserve clause and grateful toCurtFloodfor We need a newconversation.” neck while we cryforourlives. would put your knee on our about yourhate, about howyou racism, aboutyourbigotry, aboutyour have aconversation with America. We need to time tohaveaconversation tion for decades,” he said. “It’s Well, we’ve had the conversa- conversation. a different type of national for allandsaidit’s timefor ty, justice, and opportunity agenda thatprioritizesequi- commit topursuinganew Trump, spokeoftheneedto vember togetridofDonald importance ofvoting in No- dignity andrights,”shesaid. often deniedBlackfolksour systemthathastoojustice behind inoureconomyand slain in ourstreets, and left see Blackmenandwomen frustration aswecontinueto would shareinourangerand they werewithustoday, they under thelaw. demanding justiceandequality African Americans are still that more than 50 yearslater, disenchanted andsaddened Washington in1963wouldbe who organized the March on It istooeasyforcynical The athletes had to stop launched “ … The conversation. Sharpton emphasizedthe “I havetobelievethatif Business

The new narrative: Will Black NBA player Donovan 7 history finally get to sit in the front Mitchell will donate $45,000 to fund the education of of the bus? Jacob Blake’s children Part 2 Newyorkbeacon.com By Robert Louis Brandon Edwards

Special to the New York Beacon he latest round of pro- BEACON, September 3 – September 9, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com tests has been centered “The story of the Negro in America is the around the police shoot- story of America— or, more precisely, it is the Ting that took place in Keno- story of Americans.”-James Baldwin, 1955 sha, Wisconsin, when a police Just like Douglass almost one hundred officer shot an unarmed Black years earlier, Parks was now stranded in an man in the back seven times as unfamiliar landscape. He knew this hotel, like it was caught on video. many in the city would not accommodate him Jacob Blake, who is par- support the education of Jacob so he headed Uptown to Harlem. Harlem at alyzed from the waist down Blake’s children. I’ve also the time was known as the “largest Negro city due to the shooting, was shot partnered with Adidas who in the United States.” One of the few places in front of his three children will match my donation for a that would accommodate him was the Harlem while they were in his vehicle. total of $90k. #createdwithad- YMCA on West 135th Street. The Harlem NBA basketball player idas @adidashoops @marvel YMCA was known as “the living room of the Donovan Mitchell has vowed ”This one is different for Harlem Renaissance” because this is where to financially help Blake’s me. For the first 45 hours of the all of the established black artists, musicians, children with the sales from #DONISSUE2 spidey-sense writers, and intellectuals stayed between 1918 his latest sneaker release ac- drop, I will be donating $45k and 1939. Parks stayed at the Harlem YMCA cording to The Hill. of the proceeds to support the that night and when he returned to the city ten The Utah Jazz guard will be education of Jacob Blake’s years later in 1943 as a photographer, he stayed donating $45,000 toward the children. I’ve also partnered at the Harlem YMCA again. He would recount, education of Blake’s children. with Adidas who will match “I went to the YMCA in Harlem simply because Ruggles house at 36 Lispenard Street, 2020, Sneaker company Adidas has my donation for a total of it was the cheapest and safest place for me to agreed to match his donation to $90k. #createdwithadidas @ stay. You know, it was absolutely crazy man but memory in this country more inclusive and bring the total of the funds to adidashoops @marvel Swipe uh there were memorable days and uh, I never engaging. be given to the Blake children to get yours will forget the YMCA because it saved my life During the few short years that he lived at to $90,000. A post shared by Donovan for several years.” Throughout the years, Claude 36 Lispenard street, David Ruggles would help The basketball player took Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) McKay, Langston Hughes, Richard Wright, over six- hundred enslaved people make it to to Instagram to announce to his on Aug 28, 2020 at 9:27am Ralph Ellison, Malcolm X, Jackie Robinson, freedom. Today, that building with all of that more than 3 million followers PDT Joe Louis, Paul Robeson, Duke Ellington, and history in it, is a coffee shop. There is a histor- last week. Blake’s three sons are 3, 5, Sidney Poitier were just some of the black ical marker on the facade of the building that “This one is different for and 8-years-old. They were in men who stayed at the Harlem YMCA. Many mentions Ruggles, however the building is not me. For the first 45 hours the backseat of a car when they of these men knew about the Harlem YMCA historically protected because of its significance of the #DONISSUE2 spid- witnessed Kenosha police offi- through word of mouth. Others knew about it to Ruggles or to the work that he did helping so ey-sense drop, I will be do- cer Rusten Sheskey shoot their because it was listed in the 1941 edition of the many black people reach freedom- the building nating $45k of the proceeds to father seven times in his back. The Negro Motorist Green Book. is protected because it is i included in the Tri- So let’s go back to that theme of race and beca East Historic District. space and think about the similarities between While the plaque at 36 Lispenard acknowl- the safe spaces for Black people during slavery edges Ruggles, it is not enough. The heroism, Barack Obama advised NBA and during segregation. Prior to their eman- unwavering conviction, and sacrifices of the cipation in 1865, enslaved and free African- men and women whose courageous work at this players LeBron James, Chris Americans traveled invisible networks along site will not be known to everyone who walks the Underground Railroad to navigate the by this plaque. Most people don’t even see this racialized topography of America. Much like plaque. Plaques are ineffective. They don’t cap- Paul during brief walkout, the Underground Railroad, The Negro Motor- ture the true essence of the people and history ist Green Book was used as navigational tool that took place at the site. It was violent and convinces postseason return that African Americans used to carefully move dangerous and people like Ruggles risked their through landscapes of oppression, segregation, lives and their freedom constantly. A plaque is Newyorkbeacon.com institutionalized racism, and violence. How simply not enough. This essay is not enough. will we remember the spaces of today? How The building at 36 Lispenard deserves so much fter the Milwaukee will they be preserved? What will the narrative more. It deserves an installation where different Bucks refused to take be one hundred years from now or even just a people can interpret and reinterpret the space to the court in their play- decade from now? commemorate the history that was made there. Aoff game against the Orlando The way we interpret history needs to Artists, musicians, writers, community mem- Magic last week to protest change. The historical plaques and markers bers, children, activists should collaborate with the police shooting of Jacob are simply not enough and monuments are historians, public officials, and preservation Blake, the NBA canceled all clearly not the answer. These types of acknowl- groups to discuss new ways of interpreting this remaining playoff games that on what the players should edgements are not engaging enough unless site. We owe it to David Ruggles. We owe it to day. With players upset about collectively do. they are recontextualized with graffiti and art future generations. When I spoke to the staff the systemic racism and con- Obama had advised the spray-painted by the public and community at the La Colombe Coffee Shop, none of them stant police brutality issues players to return to play while to challenge the motives behind these objects. knew anything about the building’s history or against Black people, - seizing the opportunity to work They are not reaching an audience beyond the even David Ruggles. They don’t even have a son looked like it was up in the with the league and the owners historians and history buffs. As historians we coffee named after him. air and may not resume. to help identify and implement should not create installations for us, we should There is a building just a block West at According to ESPN, the actionable items to affect pos- create installations for the public. Installations 2White Street that is also significant to the former president of the United itive and productive change. should be approachable, exciting, provocative, abolitionist movement. There is no plaque that States, Barack Obama, had Katie Hill, a spokeswoman contemplative and also strike a chord. Not all mentions the free black abolitionist who lived given NBA players advice on for Obama, issued a statement history will make us smile. It is not supposed to. there— so I will— Theordore Wright. The how to proceed to push for last week: “As an avid bas- History is there for us to learn from. I call them building is currently a Tod Snyder. Meanwhile social justice initiatives while ketball fan, President Obama installations because they should change and while this sort of erasure or lack of acknowl- encouraging the players to also speaks regularly with players evolve over time like art exhibits. Nothing edgement is taking place, any house, piece of continue to play the game of and league officials. When should be stagnant. We are always evolving furniture, space, or whiff of air even remotely basketball. asked he was happy to pro- as people as well as the questions that we ask. tied to white men in history receives the utmost From earlier reports, there vide advice on Wednesday Some museums and historical sites have had to protection. Not only are they protected but they was a divide among the players night to a small group of NBA reexamine the narratives and panels that they are duplicated, and then duplicated again. Shout on whether to stop playing the players seeking to leverage presented because the way things were talked out to you Lydia Brandt! People will drive miles season to continue to protest their immense platforms for about and written about in the previous decades and miles out of their way (during a pandemic) the systemic racism this coun- good after their brave and will make you cringe. Historians, public offi- to see a reconstruction of a house that Jefferson try has displayed for hundreds inspiring strike in the wake cials, and preservationists must collaborate with may have stopped at to use the bathroom on his of years. Yet, there were many of Jacob Blake’s shooting. artists, community members, activists, writers, way back to Monticello from Poplar Forest. who felt that playing the games They discussed establishing musicians, children, and other creative minds in Let me acknowledge that the lack of diver- would also help send the mes- a social justice committee to order to come up with new ways to interpret and sity in organizations, agencies, firms, and on sage that needs to be heard. ensure that the players’ and reinterpret past, present, and future historical committee boards is just an extension of the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeB- league’s actions this week led sites for the communities that they serve. We systemic racism that does not only occur in the ron James and Los Angeles to sustained, meaningful en- must improve the current practice of historic Clippers’ Chris Paul reached gagement on criminal justice preservation in order to make the collective Continued on page 8 out to Obama to get his take and police reform.” From page2

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just 10 per - International 9 Former president of Whose street? NY bike- riders street! BEACON, September 3 – September 9, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com Tanzania, renowned From page 4 up to over a hundred DM’s from people saying they rushed to and patrol cars, we thought to grab their bikes and join in. peacemaker, dies of malaria ourselves, ‘why not? They are The group further strength- already trailing us and treating ens the feeling of community (GIN)– Nyerere. Mkapa’s anti-corrup- clashes in 2007-08 in Kenya, us like protestors, so we may among all participants. The tion efforts included creation resulting from a presidential as well do so’, and we not only other organizer, Orlando Ham- lags are being flown of an open forum called the vote whose outcome Odinga, did but gave them a run for ilton , says that in addition at half-mast for the for- Presidential Commission on a candidate, disputed. their time while at it because to a protest movement, they mer Tanzanian president, Corruption (Warioba Commis- Mkapa was born in 1938 bikes are very mobile and are also a community, and FBenjamin William Mkapa, who sion) and increased support for to a poor family in Mtwara. cover vast spaces“. encourage riders to talk to passed away on July 24 after a the Prevention of Corruption He earned a degree in English They have already complet- each other, get to know each bout of malaria. He was 81. Bureau. He served as Chair- at the University of Makerere ed 12 ‘Justice Rides’ with an other, pedal in groups ‘to and Mkapa died in the early man of the Revolutionary State in Uganda, after which he average of more than 10,000 from’ the starting and finishing hours of Friday while receiving Political Party (Chama Cha went on to study international bicycle protesters a week, with points. It doesn’t just happen treatment at a hospital in Dar Mapinduzi, CCM). affairs at Columbia University one protest reaching almost offline. They made an on- es Salaam. His second five-year term in New York. 20,000 bikers. line community on Facebook, Rwandan President Paul of office as president ended in He later worked as a jour- “We managed to broaden group “Street Riders NYC”, Kagame and other leaders paid December 2005. During this nalist before being appointed our voices about the cause where the pilots took the lead tribute to Mkapa who was a re- term in office, Mkapa privatized press secretary for the coun- across the city. At the same in building, connecting, and nowned Pan-Africanist. John state-owned corporations and in- try’s first president, Julius time, we have community organizing each other. Magufuli, current president of stituted free market policies. His Nyerere. cleanings in needy areas on When they do not lead their Tanzania, declared a seven-day supporters argued that attract- He shed several cabinet Wednesdays and direct action bicycle rallies, Street Riders mourning period during which ing foreign investment would posts, such as foreign minister electoral registration cam- NYC continues to offer their flags will be flown at half- promote economic growth. His and information minister and paigns on Saturdays before our support services. The team mast. policies won the support of the also served as ambassador to trips”, explained Peter Kerre. regularly arrives at three or Magufuli attended the fu- World Bank and International the United States before he was During the protest, the four different protests in a neral mass along with his vice Monetary Fund and resulted elected president. streets are closed, and traffic single day, but they cannot president and prime minister at in the cancellation of some of “He loved poetry and read is completely blocked. Peter be everywhere. To meet the the national stadium. Tanzania’s foreign debts. a lot,” said Walter Bgoya, his said this work is done, not by growing demand for their In 1995, Mkapa was elect- Kenya’s former prime longtime friend and publisher volunteers, but by heroes and presence, Street Riders posted ed as president based on a minister Raila Odinga eulo- of his memoirs. “He was a heroines who put their lives at a volunteer form on their web- popular anti-corruption cam- gized Mkapa, recalling that pan-Africanist. He was preoc- risk by blocking vehicle traffic site. Within days, hundreds of paign and the strong support he mediated peace after 1,200 cupied with the issues of black with their bodies and bicycles. people signed up to help. of former president Julius people were killed in ethnic people everywhere.” “We have teams of blockers “We have volunteer training which work together in a sys- on Thursdays. During these temic formation to block so training, we intake new volun- that we are not only creating a teers, train them in what we do, safe passage for pilots but also and have existing volunteers being considerate of pilots.” engage, recap last rides, and The team successfully lob- strategize ways to be more bied Citi Bike via twitter to effective at what we do. On provide free bike access across Thursdays, we have also now all New York stations during introduced Muay Thai self-de- the rally. fense training classes, thus en- At its longest, the rally abling our volunteers to learn stretched about 15 miles long. about not only self-defense One of the Saturday’s rides but also de-escalation”, said traversed over 25 miles from Orlando . Times Square to Harlem and Would you like to join? backed down to Battery Park. Readers can volunteer by Street Riders shut down entire coming to our volunteer train- roads, including the West Side ing meetings on Thursdays Highway, causing traffic delays ( they usually announce all beyond the ride’s route. As the info on our Instagram page @ ride progressed, the protest streetridersNYC ) and also on grew in size. A day after the ral- their website http://streetrider- B.W. Mkapa ly, Kerre told me the team snyc.com The new narrative: Will Black history finally get to sit in the front of the bus?

From page 8 things through the same spa- vation, we can reach larger two quotes play off of each and people “an unfortunate tial imagination, nothing will audiences and create spaces other. They say this country necessity.” It is imperative they are underrepresented in change in this country in fact, for real discourse. These sites is the way it is because of the that these stories and build- most other careers related to history will continue to repeat deserve it, and we deserve it. people in it. So if this is true, ings are protected and shared historic preservation, account- itself. Preserving material Context matters and history if this country is the way it and that ALL types of people ing for not quite four percent of culture does not stop at the matters. It motivates change. is because of the people in are allowed to participate academic archeologists, five site or designation report; it I began this essay with a quote it, that means that we have in that protecting and shar- percent of licensed architects travels all the way to schol- from Baldwin, “The story of the ability to make it a better ing. Many of the racialized and engineers, and less than arship and into classrooms, the Negro in America is the place, right? It means that we spaces, cultural landscapes, one percent of professional conversations, and collective story of America— or, more can use these experiences and and invisible networks have preservationists. memories. More black people precisely, it is the story of these chapters in history as not been documented nor “We must never for a sin- and other intersectionalities Americans” and ended the es- lessons when thinking and preserved so it is up to us to gle moment fail to recognize need to be visible in these say with a quote from Du Bois, engaging with the past so that make sure that they are not the injustice which has made programs, classrooms, and ca- “We must never for a single we can have a better future. It forgotten so that we can fully it an unfortunate necessity.” reers. If we utilize innovative moment fail to recognize the means we must never forget understand and learn from the -W.E.B. Du Bois, 1914 methodologies and creative injustice which has made it an the cultural landscapes that relationship between race and If we continue to view thinking in historic preser- unfortunate necessity.” These made these networks, sites, space. BEACON, September 3 – September 9, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com 10 T T videos again MTV startedplayingmusic 2020 virtual VMA’s were like Scott King build monumentofCoretta Atlanta announcesplansto 1984, andaBlack woman has woman Palmer was the first-ever Black here’s aBlackfact:Keke was pretty—er—white,but Awards (VMAs)! for music—the Video Music time, it’s MTV’s biggestnight en’s EqualityDay. on Thursday in honorof rights icon for a new monument to civil people canlooktoaskmore to have places and spacesthat tions inourcommunitiesare way tocreate these conversa- of ourunsungheroes. The best press releasesenttoBlavity. iconic women according to a to build more monuments to with artistsandspecificcities to changethatfact,working to getinvolvedinaproject ing websiteHuludecided ments of men. Popular stream- en yet more than 4,500 monu- 394 public sculptures ofwom- The first VMAs debuted in The ceremonyasawhole In the U.S. there “Coretta Scott King isone Newyorkbeacon.com Newyorkbeacon.com a virtual stage! This awards ceremonywith ime for yet another Bottoms unveiledplans mayor Keisha Lance he city of to hostthe VMAs solo! Coretta Scott King Atlanta and

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That sameyear, became the first woman to fly mission.” so I’m looking forward to the “I’ve beentold itblocks “I’ve been asked, ‘Isit “I’ve beentoldit’s toobig,” Back in 1983, Sally Ride Wednesday's woman 11 appoints Khady Kamara as new executive director BEACON, September 3 – September 9, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com Posted by Audrey J. Bernard reimagine our next chapter Board Terry Lindsay. “We while ensuring that Second were impressed with her in- econd Stage The- Stage remains an integral novative and collaborative ater (Carole Rothman, part of the New York theater approach, impactful com- President and Artistic community at large. I’ve ad- munity engagement, and her SDirector) is pleased to announce vocated for a focused lens on leadership in EDI initiatives. that Khady Kamara, who is diversity, inclusion and social Partnering with the Board as currently serving as Managing justice awareness throughout we embark on expanded stra- Director of Arena Stage in my 22-year career, and I look tegic planning, Khady is the Washington, has been named forward to being an authentic right person for Second Stage Executive Director at Second voice as part of a cultural insti- at this critical time for theater.” Stage Theater. Ms. Kamara tution that is actively working Second Stage Theater re- will join the award-winning to uphold these values. I have cently announced its upcom- and Off-Broadway great respect for the artists of ing 2020-2021 season which institution part-time beginning Second Stage and I’m inspired includes the highly anticipated September 14, 2020 and will by the theater’s commitment to revival of Richard Green- assume the role full time begin- artistic excellence. I’m excited berg’s , starring ning January 4, 2021. to work with this talented team Patrick J. Adams, Julian Chi, Kamara brings to Second and call Second Stage my new Hiram Delgado, Brandon J. Stage a wealth of manage- theatrical home.” Dirden, , ment, marketing and strategic “Khady’s strong leadership Carl Lundstedt, Ken Marks, planning experience. In her 19 abilities and her passionate Michael Oberholtzer, Eduardo years with Arena Stage, she commitment to the work of Ramos, Tyler Lansing Weaks rose through the ranks, her living American writers make and . Directed work integral to the success of her the ideal new Executive by , the play is Arena’s temporary residency in Director for Second Stage,” set to begin performances in Crystal City and the opening of said Rothman. “It’s a chal- March of 2021 with an opening the Mead Center for American lenging time for theater and night set for April 2021 ,22 at Theater. She doubled the sub- I am impressed with Khady’s Broadway’s . scription base and built strong fierce determination to move The season will also feature patron engagement. In her cur- the institution forward as we the New York premiere of a role as Managing Director, start producing again. She will new play by , Kamara is responsible for all of be a powerful new voice in directed by Nottage’s frequent Arena’s combined $19 million our Broadway and theatrical collaborator . earned and contributed income Khady Kamara community and for the many Performances will begin on streams, as well as overseeing artists who are part of the Sec- Broadway in the fall of 2021. building operations for the In addition to managing EDI Co-Chair of the League of ond Stage family. Thank you to Spring of 2021 will see the 200,000 square foot Mead strategic planning efforts with Resident Theaters and a mem- Terry Lindsay, Tim McClimon return of playwright Rajiv Center campus, general man- the board of directors, a core ber of the Board of Directors of and the entire Board Search Joseph, whose plays Animals agement and production. She focus of her career is strength- Theatre Washington. Committee for your remark- Out of Paper and Gruesome is proud to have contributed to ening community relations “It is an honor to join Car- able work.” Playground Injuries both the world-premieres of Dear and developing new audiences ole, the dedicated staff and “After a rigorous national received productions at Second Evan Hansen and The Orig- with a focus on diversity and passionate board at Second search which began in Feb- Stage Theater. Directed by inalist, both of which trans- inclusion. Kamara currently Stage,” said Ms. Kamara. ruary, I am thrilled to have May Adrales, Letters Of ferred to New York, the former serves as Adjunct Faculty for “During these unprecedent- Khady as our unanimous Suresh will have its world produced Off-Broadway by the Arts Management Program ed times, we have a unique choice as Executive Direc- premiere at Second Stage’s Second Stage. at George Mason University, opportunity to rebuild and tor,” said Co-Chairman of the off-Broadway Kiser Theater. About Second Stage Theater nder the artistic direc- Hudes; Mary Page Mar- Wilson; Crowns by Regi- to Normal); the 2007 Tony to showcase the work of up tion of Carole Roth- lowe by Tracy Letts; The Last na Taylor; by Award for Best Actress in a and coming artists at the 99 man, Second Stage Five Years by Jason Rob- ; After- Play (, The Little seat McGinn/Cazale Theater. UTheater operates three New ert Brown; by Benj birth: Kathy & Mo’s Greatest Dog Laughed); the 2005 Tony The Theater supports artists York City venues, exclusively Pasek, and Peter Hits by Mo Gaffney and Kathy Award for Best Book of a through several programs dedicated to producing living Duchan; Dear Evan Han- Najimy; by Musical (Rachel Sheinkin, … that include residencies, fel- American playwrights. Sec- sen by Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, ; Coastal Spelling Bee) and Best Fea- lowships and commissions, ond Stage’s first season on and ; Disturbances by ; A tured Actor in a Musical (Dan and engages students and Broadway at The Hayes The- By the Way, Meet Soldier’s Play by Charles Fogler, …Spelling Bee); the community members through ater included by Vera Stark by Lynn Not- Fuller; The Good Times Are 2002 Tony Award for Best education and outreach pro- Kenneth Lonergan, directed tage; Trust and Lonely, Killing Me by ; Director of a Play (Mary Zim- grams. In 2018, Second Stage by Trip Cullman (Tony I’m Not by ; The and and Peter and merman for ); began producing at its 589 seat nominee for Best Revival Elaborate Entrance of Chad Jerry by Edward Albee. the 2002 Lucille Lortel Award Broadway home, The Hayes of Play, Best Performance Deity by Kristoffer Diaz; Ev- The company’s more than for Outstanding Body of Work, Theater. Originally named by an Actor in a Featured eryday Rapture and Whorl 130 citations include six 2017 31 Obie Awards, 15 Outer “The Little Theater” and built Role, and Brian Inside a Loop by for Dear Evan Critics Circle Awards, three in 1912, the city landmark Tyree Henry) and Straight and ; Let Hansen (Best Musical; Best , has been remodeled by David White Men by Young Jean Me Down Easy and Notes Lead Actor in a Musical, Ben 14 Drama Desk Awards, nine Rockwell of Rockwell Group. Lee and directed by Anna From the Field by Anna Dea- Platt; Best Featured Actress Theatre World Awards, 20 Lu- Second Stage Theater’s D. Shapiro. Among Second vere Smith; by in a Musical, Rachel Bay cille Lortel Awards, the Drama programs are made possible Stage’s 180 productions Gina Gionfriddo; Torch Jones; Best Book of a Musical; Critics Circle Award and 23 by the New York State Council are the 2015 Pulitzer Prize Song by Harvey Fierstein; Best Original Score; Best AUDELCO Awards. on the Arts with the support of winner Between Riverside Eurydice by ; The Orchestrations); the 2009 In 1999, Second Stage Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Crazy by Stephen Adly Little Dog Laughed by Doug- Tony Awards for Best Lead Theater opened The Tony and the New York State Leg- Guirgis; the 2010 Pulitzer las Carter Beane; Metamor- Actress in a Musical (Alice Kiser Theater, its state-of-the- islature, and the New York Prize winner Next to Nor- phoses by Mary Zimmer- Ripley, ), Best art, 296-seat theater, designed City Department of Cultural mal by and Brian man; The 25th Annual Put- Score (Tom Kitt and Brian by renowned Dutch architect Affairs, in partnership with the Yorkey; the 2012 Pulitzer nam County Spelling Bee by Yorkey, Next to Normal), and Rem Koolhaas. In 2002, City Council. Prize winner Water by the and Rachel Best Orchestrations (Tom Kitt Second Stage launched “Sec- For more information, Spoonful by Quiara Alegria Sheinkin; by August and , Next ond Stage Theater Uptown” please visit www.2ST.com BEACON, September 3 – September 9, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com 12 M Chloe XHalleperform Music Awards Keke Palmer welcomeseveryonetoMTV Video Masks wereaprerequisite! social distancingguidelines. City –whileadheringto places around New York turing performancesatkey to theelegant eventfea- as she welcomed everyone was dressedtoperfection pretty Music Awards hostedby 2020 MTV Video Music Awards payshomagetoChadwick Boseman The Weekndperforms Sofia Carson By Audrey J. Bernard Audrey By Keke Palmer who 2020 MTV Video2020 atthetual success TV pulledoff avir Beacon onthescene - arating performance ofhis 2020 withhisexhil- VMAs The Weeknd openedupthe lives forever,” saidPalmer. everything hedid.Hisimpact hero, not just on screen, but in touched so many. 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ip Hop Public Health BEACON, September 3 – September 9, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com (HHPH) launched Behind the Mask on August 11, H2020 which is an original new song and music video designed to increase the use of face masks as an effective means of stopping the spread of the coronavirus. At the time of this launch, COVID-19 cases have exceeded 5 million in the United States alone and the virus continues to dispropor- tionately affect communities of color. Wearing a mask has been proven to reduce the spread of coronavirus and one study from the University of Washington showed that if 95% of the public wear masks, we could avoid ap- proximately 34,000 more deaths by October 1, 2020. Behind the Mask was unveiled after the suc- cessful launch of “20 Seconds or More” and “20 Segundos o Más,” HHPH’s high-impact music video PSAs which have become global anthems and rallying cries in the fight against COVID-19. The BTM video was produced by IDEKO, a New York-based experi- ential production agency. To learn more, please visit www.hhph.org and follow HHPH on social at @ hhphorg #BehindTheMask. (Photo courtesy HHPH) (See Page 15 for more information) “Behind The Mask” BEACON, September 3 – September 9, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com 14 T Be Present – We Need Your VOTE wondered howmuchworseit gets better.” We, thepeople going togetworsebeforeit waved bannerswarning“it’s fashion statement. they havebecomenoticeablya Masks arenotonlynecessary; we remain in protective mode. virus hasnot come to an end, medical guidelines. they followedscientificand exceptionally better because state suffered, somestatesdid uncontrolled spread.Every our fullattention toavoidits be our downfall. It demanded COVID-19 was thought to show orthinkofasrelated. thing withortoanother; two thingstogetherorone or happeningnow. Or, tojoin at aspecifiedplace;existing By Hazel Rosetta Smith Smith Rosetta Hazel By Many astute intellects However, deathfromthe Contributing Scribe ent thatinclude:being tions forthewordpres- here are several defini - helped dig. pit ofdespairtoomanyus rection and renewal from this key totheonlyhopeofresur NOW. Our VOTE holdsthe come and when do we want it, must bedone. A changemust tractions deterusfromwhat we let the daily influx of dis- that cantakeanuglierturnif pushed into a power struggle apprentice. has performedasacelebrity is notarealityshow;yethe in theland. The presidency holding thehighestposition before theresponsibilitiesof delved inmuckandmirelong fied, incapable leader who had to awell-documentedunquali- when theyattachedthemselves publican partychosetogeton theRe- slope of theslippery head duringahealthcrisis. time is howit lifted its ugly atthis disgusting practice most itics. What makesthisinsipid the shadowycorridorsofpol- has awayofhidingitselfin tion Proclamation.Racism punctuated intheEmancipa- claimed intheConstitution, ica, it was built onit, pro- MATTER. and amantra, BLACK LIVES what hasbecome a movement tors beatpavementssupporting COVID-19. Citywideprotes- that hadnothingtodowith Black lives in horrific murders, worldwide aspolicetook out in cities andonmedia could get. That answer played We, thepeople havebeen It hasopenedanawareness Racism isnotnewto Amer Ponder this - - of leadershipthisnation. pable of handling the business belief that he wasable and ca- great effort wasbasedonour House. Thatthe White into ident BarackObamatomove their VOTE inforformerPres- thing that was possible to get it? TRUMP MUST GO! enough beforewefinallyget ing tomakethepoint serious necessary. Who orwhatisgo- VOTE countedbyanymeans resounding loudlytogetevery NY 10174. $35.00 per yearNY 10174.$35.00per 212-213-8585 Numerous successesofhis Black peopledidevery- anemergencyThere is alert Lexington Avenue, 26thFloor, New York, Subscribe to theNewSubscribe York Beacon 405 all. Plan now, time is flying the pursuit of happiness for union, establishing justice and hope offormingamoreperfect we preparetoparticipateinthe two monthsdowntheroad. upcoming 2020electionamere desperate then asit is in the the political arena wasnotas Black President,achangein we wantedtofinallyhavea that came topass. much as As and muchoftheunexpected most ofwhathesetouttodo the pudding.Heaccomplished administration are theproofin www.newyorkbeacon.com We knowwhatwe must do as [email protected]] munity News,Inc.Contact: Com Harlem for columnist York andcurrent BeaconNews Woman’s EditoroftheNew former ManagingEditorand Theatrical Ministries,retired director for Help Somebody journalist, playwright,and together tosoarasneverbefore. in mindandbodyaswecome until thedeedisdone.Bepresent to standingpatientlyontheline ballot, VOTE early, orcommit available. Requestthemail-in swiftly by. There areoptions [Hazel RosettaSmithisa - Folks! 15 Hip Hop Public Health partners with hip-hop

icons on ‘Behind the Mask’ BEACON, September 3 – September 9, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com Posted by Audrey J. Bernard Multilevel Health Education community and neighbor- Model. The video focuses on hood health, while protecting ip Hop Public Health proper mask-wearing tech- and saving the lives of our (HHPH) released in niques while incorporating loved ones and those with August 2020 Behind culturally tailored, person- whom we come into contact Hthe Mask (BTM) which is an alized themes that drive a daily. The music video PSA original new song and music strong emotional connection features guest appearances video designed to increase to the message, which in turn by well-known and everyday the use of face masks as an has been shown to facilitate New Yorkers – artists, public effective means of stopping behavior change. health experts, religious and the spread of the coronavirus “There is unequivocal sup- civic leaders, athletes, media around the world. porting evidence that masks re- personalities, entertainers and Building upon the momen- duce the spread of COVID-19, families, all wearing masks or rightness of hip hop to deliver cation interventions designed tum and public engagement and this is related to the scien- demonstrating proper donning, a vital, lifesaving message. to improve health literacy, generated by 20 Seconds or tific consensus that the infec- doffing, and storing for re-use Continuing on this journey inspire behavior change and More and 20 Segundos o Más, tion can occur from inhaling techniques. with my friend Darryl DMC promote health equity. Based the high-impact music video droplets containing the virus,” Among the participants are: McDaniels as we join forces in New York City, HHPH was PSAs that have become glob- says Dr. Williams. “Masks act rappers Niko Brim and Rob with ‘The Love King’ him- founded in Harlem in 2006 al anthems and rallying cries as a barrier to these infected Base; New York Jets lineback- self, Raheem DeVaughn, will with the mission to empower around the importance of hand droplets of saliva that are ex- er, James Burgess; Broadway hopefully move people and youth and families around washing in the fight against pelled when we sneeze, cough, legend Irene Gandy; Chief inspire them to wear a mask the country – and the globe— COVID-19 since launching in or even breathe heavily. They Jeffrey B. Maddrey, NYPD to protect themselves and their with the knowledge and skills April and July, respectively, protect those around us from Chief of Community Affairs; loved ones.” to make healthier choices, the new campaign is the third being infected by us, and this Commissioner Benjamin DeVaughn adds, “It was reducing preventable health installment in a trilogy of is especially important because Tucker, NYPD First Dep- an honor to collaborate with conditions. Through a re- COVID-related music video of the people in our communi- uty Commissioner; DJ Dee HHPH, Doug E. Fresh and search-driven developmental PSAs produced by HHPH, the ties walking among us who do Wiz, touring DJ and Producer; Darryl DMC McDaniels on process created by Columbia New York-based, nonprofit not exhibit symptoms (asymp- author and poet Jacqueline this project. Everyone has, in University Neurologist Dr. organization founded in 2006 tomatic people). Woodson; music executive Sal some way, been impacted by Olajide Williams (a.k.a. the to build health equity through The more people that Abbatiello; award-winning COVID-19 and we all need “Hip Hop Doc”), Hip Hop the transformative power of wear masks, the more we are broadcaster Cheryl Wills; to listen and adhere to the Public Health works with music, art and science. With able to reduce the spread of Rick Patel, Deputy Special message of Behind the Mask socially conscious artists and the number of coronavirus cas- COVID-19–and to demon- Agent in Charge, Homeland as a symbol of love, a symbol public health experts to create es continuing to rise around the strate this point, one study Security Investigations, New of trust and a way forward to scalable, highly engaging, country while disproportion- from the University of Wash- York; radio personality Sasha a better future.” culturally relevant music and ately affecting communities ington showed that if 95% of the Diva; and, virologist Dr. As a long-time supporter multimedia “edutainment” of color, the goal of BTM is to the public wear masks, we Angela Rasmussen. (A Full and Advisory Board member tools. The Hip Hop Public proactively address the issue would avoid approximately list of participants can be found of HHPH, DMC McDaniels Health team, led by physical by driving the conversation 34,000 more deaths by October here). comments, “I know first-hand education veteran and public and debate around COVID-19 1, 2020.” “Behind the Mask is a love how music, and naturally, hip health leader Lori Rose Ben- safety protocols into action HHPH created Behind the letter and an ode from the peo- hop can impact people in a son, is a collective comprised with culturally relevant and Mask as the cornerstone of a ple of New York to everyone positive manner. Behind the of not only health and educa- compassionate messaging. major public health education around the world,” says Lori Mask is a powerful example of tion professionals (including BTM was written by initiative that began in April Rose Benson, Executive Di- this and I am convinced that it nutritionists, public health multi-platinum composer at the height of the pandemic rector & CEO, Hip Hop Public will make a difference.” researchers, teachers, physi- Quennel Worthy, and features in New York with 20 Seconds Health. “The song’s lyrics The BTM video was pro- cians, behavioral scientists, Grammy-nominated vocalist or More, followed by the literally bring people together duced by IDEKO, a New York- and a student advisory board), Raheem DeVaughn, backed Latino community-facing 20 with a message of love, unity based experiential production but also proven-successful by Grammy-winning rapper Segundos o Más campaign and hope. Our work is far from agency. To learn more, please multi-media professionals Darryl DMC McDaniels in early July. Together, these over, and we see Behind the visit www.hhph.org and follow and A-list iconic rap stars and from Run-DMC and the iconic campaigns have reached over Mask as a natural way for Hip HHPH on social at @hhphorg pop artists including Doug rapper and HHPH Co-Founder, three million people around the Hop Public Health and our #BehindTheMask. (Photos E. Fresh, Chuck D, DMC of Doug E. Fresh. With medical world through the viewing and supporters to advance our mis- courtesy HHPH) (See Page 13 Run DMC, Ashanti, Jordin oversight by Dr. Olajide Wil- sharing of the videos, signifi- sion of propelling the dialogue for more information) Sparks, as well children’s liams, Co-Founder of Hip Hop cant social media traction and and action around COVID-19 television writers/producers Public Health and Chief of international media coverage. forward with kindness and About Hip Hop Public (formerly of ). Staff, Department of Neurol- A running theme encapsu- humanity at the heart of our Health All HHPH music, videos, ogy, New York-Presbyterian/ lated in the BTM song is love: message and towards our goal Hip Hop Public Health comic books, video games Columbia University Irving how our actions or inactions of stopping the spread.” (HHPH) is an internationally and guidance documents are Medical Center, BTM utilizes can dangerously impact those Says Fresh, “Behind the recognized organization that available for free and can HHPH’s evidence-based be- we love, and how, from behind Mask is a classic R&B-inspired creates and implements mul- be accessed on its online re- havior change Multisensory the mask, we are promoting track infused with the forth- timedia public health and edu- source repository.

Doug E. Fresh, Dr. William Olatunji Raheem DeVaughn Darryl Matthews McDaniels Lori Rose Benson BEACON, September 3 – September 9, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com 16 L Lee ( can descent. Feature fora director of Afri - Director Award forBestFirst the first annual John Singleton also markedtheintroduction of and theUnitedKingdom. It Nevis, Mozambique, Canada South Africa, SaintKittsand ing: Belgium, Brazil, Nigeria, includ- ten foreignmarkets included films frommorethan festival’s international entries in thefestival’s history. The most from female directors first-time filmmakers and the ber offilms,overhalffrom tition attracted a record num- on therise,thisyear’scompe recognizing Black filmmakers year’s festivalambassador. Cadillac, whowasalsothis sation withBlige powered by hosted aone-on-oneconver among others. Jemele Hill ha Blank,andLena Waithe Orji, Gabrielle Union, Rad- Knowles-Lawson, Yvonne Jenkins, YaraTina Shahidi, “50 Cent” Jackson, Barry Barris, MaryJ.Blige,Curtis ing versations andpanelsfeatur studio screenings,and30con- virtual networkingevents, in independentBlack cinema, 90 filmsrepresentingthebest The robustprogramfeatured countries aroundtheworld. a globalaudiencefrom85 line forthefirsttime,drew com/festival-central/abff/ abffplay.com andwww.imdb. Awards’ is available to watch on reel of‘TheBestthe ABFF showandhighlightawards full Black LivesMatter.The Winans singinghisnewsingle Gospel andR&B Artist Bebe Grammy Award-winningby with anemotionalperformance Anthony ( Walls ( ( ELATIONS), ( Billie Holiday), Daniels ( com). Presenters included: mulcast onIMDb(www.imdb. Parker withasi- Nicole Ari hosted byBorisKodjoeand the ABFFAwards,’of Best ten days of festivities with ‘The ABFF PLAY platform,wrapped launched virtually viathenewly which took place August 21–30 Black Film Festival (ABFF), celebrates winningfilms&filmmakers ‘The Bestofthe ABFF Awards’ The Boys), Dear WhitePeople), Posted by Audrey J. Bernard by Audrey Posted With atrackrecordfor The Festival,available on- The stellarceremonyclosed Stacey Abrams, Kenya Stacey Abrams, Da 5Bloods). 24th annual American 24th August 31,2020–The CA,OS ANGELES, American Soul), The United States vs. The UnitedStatesvs. Power) Bevy Smith( Logan Browning Laz Alonso and Sinqua Sinqua La La La Spike BEV Lee Lee - - - -

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Americans never cease to took PAUSE from business TaNehesi Coates guest edit- BEACON, September 3 – September 9, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com bewilder, from the Oval Of- as usual following the latest ed the September VANITY fice occupant, to its athletes, assault on Black America, FAIR Magazine, which ex- to its everymen/women. Last another police shooting in plores Black Americana ac- week was one of bewilder- Wisconsin of a Black man, tivism, art and power, which ment and a hint at the nation’s Jacob Blake, there was a hint includes works by 40 promi- promise. When the Nation- that the GenXers and Millen- nent artists and photographers al Basketball Association, nials have come of age and such as Jesmyn Ward, Eve the WNBA, Major League understand their clout and L. Ewing, Bomani Jones, Baseball, tennis pros, the leverage. They are the new Ava DuVernay, Hank Willis and agents of change. Jacob Blake Thomas, Ola Ebiti, Jacque- line Woodson, Quil Lemons, and John Edmonds. Coates bibliography includes NY NEW YORK Times bestseller “Between The World and Me” and “The Pharrell Williams This is a reminder that open on September 21, not Water Dancer” voters will be busy at polls September 10 as publicized This year, Vogue Maga- Barbara Lee, Jamaal Bow- on November 3. In addition for weeks. What changed his zine digressed from its tra- man; Dr. Otis Brawley; Jan- to the presidential contest, mind. Was it the United Fed- ditional fashion-bible- thick aya Future Khan and more. arguably the most important eration Of Teachers Threat to September issue whose cover Issue preceded last week’s one of our lives, there are strike if certain coronovirus is reserved for the likes of heroic time-outs by African congressional contests, NYS protocols recommended by American superstars like BE- American and white athletes Assembly and Senate con- UFT were not met. YONCE or Taylor Swift this last week following the hor- tests. Get the name of your Why have respected and year. Vogue has released two rific shooting of Jacob Blake representative and try to vote retired Democrat electeds, September 2020 covers paint- by Wisconsin police. a straight Democratic tickets! former Governor David Pa- ed by contemporary African The Black Public Media, NYC Schools. Next week, terson, former American fine artists, Kerry BPM, develops, produces, WGO will review the list Boro Prexy C. Virginia Fields James Marshall and Jordan funds, and distributes media of NY electeds who will be and former Bronx Boro Prexy Casteel, which features im- content about African Amer- on the 2020 general election Adolfo Carrion, formed a David Paterson ages of Black women. Copy icans and the global Black ballot. new advocacy group, the superimposed on cover art experience. 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The next CUNY (City Parade theme is “One Love can Day Parade, the nation’s She earned a nurse’s aide cer- University of New York) Virtual Road 2020.” A largest and oldest procession tificate and worked in the gar- Black Male Initiative Town video Parade presentation in American which celebrates ment industry and in nursing. Hall, “The United States of highlighting a visual feast of African American culture, She and her husband retired Our Mental Health: Feelings, luxe costumes and masquer- will be held Virtually on Sun- in Florida. She is survived Chadwick Boseman Fears, Future,” featuring Dr. aders will air on Facebook day, September 20 at 12 pm. by her husband, her children, Jeff Gardere, psychologist; and Instagram pages, from 9 The United Nations Gen- Pearl, Cynthia, Enid, Delores, starred in three biopictures Dr. Shatiece Riley, psycholo- am to 9 pm. Visit wiadcacar- eral Assembly celebrates its Judith, Norman, Audrey, and “42” about Jackie Robinson, gist; and Dr. Henry McCurtis, nival.org. 75th Anniversary this year. Eli.; 16 grandchildren and 7 who broke the color line in psychiatrist, will be held on Fashion Week New York The UNGA will open on great grandchildren. MLB; “Get On Up,” about the September 10 at 12 pm, and will be held from September September 15. The first day RIP: Actor/play- King of Soul James Brown; will be broadcast live on You- 13 to 17 with provisos, 50% of high-level GA Debates will wright Chadwick Boseman, and Marshall, about first Tube: CUNYBMI of normal audience capacity be September 22. 43, passed on August 28 after Black Supreme Court Justice The Brooklyn NY West for shows and related events. The 2020 autumnal equi- his own superhero battle with Thurgood Marshall. He chan- Indian Day Parade goes Vir- Many Fashion Week high- nox is September 22, which colon cancer. Born in South neled those men with aplomb tual this year, on Monday, lights will be virtual. is the first day of Fall. Carolina, he graduated from and reverence. Then came September 7, Labor Day. The 51st African Ameri- Howard University before his raison d’etre, the $1.3 launching his acting career in billion grossing film “Black film, TV and theater, includ- Panther,” and the lead role as Subscribe to the New York Beacon 405 Lexington Avenue, 26th Floor, ing a stint at New York’s New T. Challa the quintessential New York, NY 10174. $35.00 per year 212-213-8585 Federal Theatre where he also Black superhero, which he www.newyorkbeacon.com served as a Trustee. Boseman was on celluloid and in life. A Harlem-based management consultant, Victoria Horsford can be reached at [email protected] BEACON, September 3 – September 9, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com 18 A Chadwick Boseman(Photo:Ronnie Wright) ing. His career in front of the Bachelor ofFine Arts in direct- ty, where he graduated with a on to attend Howard Universi- went South Carolina,Boseman cult time,”itconcluded. their privacy during this diffi - that youcontinuetorespect your loveandprayers,asks youfor“The familythanks ward, andfamily by hisside. his wife, Taylor Simone Led- Boseman diedathome,with continued. Black Panther,” thestatement bring King T’Challa tolifein was thehonorofhiscareer to surgeries andchemotherapy. It during and between countless several more,allwerefilmed Rainey’s BlackBottomand Wilson’sBloods, August Ma come tolovesomuch.” many ofthefilmsyouhave through itall,andbroughtyou fighter, Chadwickpersevered it progressedtostageIV. A true tled with it these last 4years as colon cancerin2016,andbat- was diagnosedwithstageIII the statement read.“Chadwick ing ofChadwickBoseman,” grief thatweconfirmthepass- to hissocialmediaaccounts. firmed inastatementshared The actor’s passingwascon- broke onFri., Aug. 28,2020. “Black Panther” star’s passing Chadwick BosemanSUPERHEROin"BlackPanther" Remembering Born in1976andraised According tothestatement, “From Marshall to Da 5 immeasurable“It iswith By McKenna Aiello McKenna By age of 43.Newsthe man ctor Chadwick Bose- has diedatthehas emotion as hediscussedemotion as man wasovercomewith Entertainment Weekly,- Bose game” (2019). (2018) and “Avengers: End “Avengers:Infinity War” “Black Panther” (2018), Civil America: War” (2016), brought tolifein“Captain as T’Challa, asuperherohe Marvel Cinematic Universe him tomainstreamstardom. “Get On Up” (2014) catapulted (2013) and James Brown in of Jackie Robinson in “42” hisportrayalsroles, however screen beganwithsmaller TV Superhero ChadwickBoseman (toprow) center surrounded by“BlackPanther” 2019SAG Award winningcast Entertainment In a2018interviewwith Boseman thenjoinedthe - something great.” on, Irealize theyanticipated how theworldhastakenthis that much to them. But seeing you’re like,thiscan’t mean a humblingexperiencebecause comes. To a certain degree it’s trying toholdontillthismovie ents saidtome was, they were minal. What they and their par knowing theywerebothter communicating with them, he sharedat the time, “I was release. passed awaybeforethefilm’s fighting terminalcancerand two youngfans,whowere Black Panther’s impacton “Throughout our filming,” - - ions (Photo:Frazer Harrison/GettyImages) Chadwick Boseman,2019 Academy Awards, RedCarpetFash did live lifewaitingforthose experience, or avideogame, I a toy birthday to come, waiting for mas tocome, waiting for my I wasakid,waitingforChrist- to when “Thinking backnow I wasgonnagetachanceto Boseman continued, social media. and friendspaidtributeon wood, Boseman’s colleagues shockwaves acrossHolly- lot.” As newsofhisdeath sent of thismovie....Itmeansa those two boys’ anticipation mind ofbeingakidandfeeling Itputmebackinthe moments. By Don Thomas By - The reel 19 Stacey Abrams goes ‘All In’ to fight for democracy BEACON, September 3 – September 9, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com rom Amazon Studios a problem that has corrupted comes the powerful film our democracy from the very ALL IN: THE FIGHT beginning. With the perspec- FFOR DEMOCRACY brilliant- tive and expertise of Stacey ly directed by Lisa Cortés and Abrams, the former Minority Liz Garbus and featuring Sta- Leader of the Georgia House cey Abrams who also serves of Representatives, the doc- as a producer along with Cortés umentary offers an insider’s and Garbus. In anticipation of look into laws and barriers to the 2020 presidential election, voting that most people don’t ALL IN: THE FIGHT FOR even know are threats to their DEMOCRACY examines the basic rights as citizens of the often overlooked, yet insidious United States. The highly an- issue of voter suppression in ticipated documentary will be the United States. The film released in theaters September interweaves personal experi- 9 and on Amazon Prime Video ences with current activism September 18, 2020. (Photo and historical insight to expose courtesy Amazon Studios). “All In” with Stacey Abrams Director Lisa Cortes Director Liz Garbus More Obscured Pictures Films Slated For 2020 SURGE (SHOxBET) ment. SURGE follows three the Affordable Care Act, she lective urgency of this time Release Date: September 8 congressional candidates in decided to run. She beat the with a hopeful message that at 9pm ET (Showtime’s plex Texas, Indiana and Illinois, 4term Republican incumbent grassroots activism works and channel SHOxBET) who were each looking to flip in a district that is 85.8% unlikely candidates can win. SURGE is a feature documen- their deep red districts to blue, white. The film exposes the Directed and Produced tary about the record number including Lauren Underwood, double standards, biases and by: Hannah Rosenzweig and of first-time female candidates the youngest Black woman brutal realities women face Wendy Sachs; Executive Pro- who ran, won and upend- ever to be elected to Con- running for Congress — some, ducers: Alyssa Milano, Re- ed politics in what became gress. The 32 year old Black incredibly enough, without gina K. Scully, Dara & Jedd the historic, barrier-breaking registered nurse and public the support of their own par- Canty, Tanya Selvaratnam; 2018 midterm elections. The health expert is now on the ty. SURGE is not only about Editor: Laura Tomaselli; Cin- film explores whether this frontlines of the COVID-19 women running for office, but ematographers: Margaret is another moment in wom- pandemic and a leading voice about women getting behind Byrne, Letty Gallegos, Con- “Surge” features Black Con- en’s political history or the on racial injustice. When her women running for office. It tessa Gayles; Advisor: Katie gresswoman Lauren Under- beginning of a true move- Congressman voted against powerfully taps into the col- Couric; Genre: Documentary wood

THE BOYS IN THE BAND (Netflix) raucous birthday party hosted who never holds back; and a Release Date: September 30, by Michael (Jim Parsons), guileless hustler (Charlie Carv- 2020 (on Netflix) a screenwriter who spends er), hired to be Harold’s gift for More than fifty years after and drinks too much, in hon- the night. What begins as an Mart Crowley’s play became or of the sharp-dressed and evening of drinks and laughs an unexpected smash hit for sharp-tongued Harold (Zach- gets upended when Alan (Brian putting gay men’s lives center ary Quinto). Other partygoers Hutchison), Michael’s straight- stage with honesty and humor, include Donald (Matt Bomer), laced college roommate, shows THE BOYS IN THE BAND Michael’s former flame, now up unexpectedly and each returns to the screen in a new mired in self-analysis; Larry man is challenged to confront adaptation that reunites ac- (Andrew Rannells), a randy long-buried truths that threaten claimed director commercial artist living with the foundation of the group’s with the all-star cast of the Hank (Tuc Watkins), a school tight bond. Tony-winning, 2018 Broad- teacher who has just left his Directed by: Joe Mantello, “The Boys in the Band” way production. In 1968 New wife; Bernard (Michael Ben- based on the play and the mo- York City - when being gay jamin Washington), a librarian tion picture by Mart Crowley; DeJesús, Brian Hutchinson, Mantello, Ned Martel, Alexis was still considered to be best tiptoeing around fraught codes Cast: Jim Parsons, Zachary Michael Benjamin Washington, Martin Woodall; kept behind closed doors - a of friendship alongside Emory Quinto, Matt Bomer, Andrew Tuc Watkins; Produced by: group of friends gather for a (Robin de Jesús), a decorator Rannells, Charlie Carver, Robin Ryan Murphy, David Stone, Joe Genre: Drama

BLACK BOX (Amazon Studios) a hypnosis-inducing device Directed by: Emmanuel Release Date: October 6, called the Black Box, she Osei-Kuffour Jr.; Teleplay 2020 (Amazon Prime Video) unearths lost memories which by: Emmanuel Osei-Kuf- Having lost his wife and his allow patients to experience four Jr. and Stephen Herman; memory in a tragic car acci- them first-hand. But the mem- Story by: Stephen Herman; dent, news photographer No- ories he experiences reveal Cast: Mamoudou Athie, Phyli- lan Wright (Mamoudou Athie) a much darker past than he cia Rashad, Amanda Christine, is desperate to regain a sense anticipated. Even more terri- Tosin Morohunfola, Charmaine of normalcy for both himself fying is the disfigured creature Bingwa, and Troy James; Pro- and his young daughter Ava that threatens to kill Nolan ducers: Jason Blum, Marci (Amanda Christine). So when in his surreal dream-state. Wiseman and Jeremy Gold; brilliant neuropsychiatrist A haunting descent into one Executive Producers: Jason Dr. Lillian Brooks (Phylicia man’s shattered psyche, Black Blum, Jay Ellis, Aaron Berg- Rashad) invites him to par- Box is a high-tech thriller that man, Lisa Bruce, Marci Wise- ticipate in an experimental poses the question: Do we run man, Jeremy Gold, Mynette treatment that might reverse our minds or do our minds Louie and William Marks; his condition, he agrees. Using run us? Phlicia Rashad, Mamoudou Athie Genre: Genre/Thriller BEACON, September 3 – September 9, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com 20 F R Actor Ron Funches “The Brotherhood” atShort Film/Fest cuses ontwo brothers,Stefan name, the filmfo- the same Canada (Feb,27-28,2021). Short Film/Festin Toronto, Third Phoenix International award-winning filmat the screening ofthe23-minute ings announced upcoming ducer/Director ReneeFlem - New York-basedWriter/Pro - quite “a bit of voice acting,” an exclusive that hehasdone of otherroles,Rontoldmein Harley Quinn. With astring franchise and King Shark in voice ofCooperinthe“Trolls” to voice captivation. He isthe and OnlyIvan,” is nostranger A funnyfilmthathaslotsofheart Posted By Don Thomas Don By Posted Adapted from her play of Contributing Scribe Contributing film “The Brotherhood,” film “TheBrotherhood,” tival launch ofhershort ollowing the2019fes- By Marie Moore Marie By in Disney’s “TheOne of Murphy the rabbit on Funches,thevoice International Short FilmFes- to, Canadafor thePhoenix Manhattan. InFeb.,2021, Annual ChainFilmFestival in Short” awardatthe201917 Flemings the“Best Writer ofa police brutality. on themes offamily, trust and City theproductiontouches Eaton, filmedinNew York tors CK Allen andIanMose younger brother. Starring Ac- to termswiththe loss oftheir and Eric, who struggle to come love andrespect. firetruck; everybody deserves Ivan, oryou’rearabbitin running thecircus,oryou’re are. Nomatter ifyou’retheguy and respect, nomatter whoyou treating eachotherwithlove needed rightnow. that’s a message that is surely and who youare. And Ithink about embracing yourculture of heart.It’s aboutfamily, it’s sweet, funny film that has a lot going on,it’s nicetohavea and there’s somanybadthings everyone is so stressed out, think basically at atime where on duringapandemic? towhat’sfilm speak going firetruck. Sowe’realotalike. ers, and he loves snacks and his jobs. We love being entertain love where we are. We love our me. We’re kindof guywho this He speaksthrough me. He is phy definitelyspeakstome. you? about Murphythatspeaksto and muchmore. the filmwill go to Toron- The film also garnered “It’s alsoamessage about MM: Marie Moore: What isit Ron And howdoesthis Funches: Oh,Mur Interview RF: th I - -

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The true events about the remark award-winning book basedon Ivan” is an adaptation of the Disney+. and Only Ivan.” streaming on eryone to check out “The One on YouTube. that I’m doing September 5th, standup comedy. up to.RF: MM: “But yeah,Ithinkyou’re “The OneandOnly In the meantime I want ev- I have a live stream special What elseareyou I’m always doing - Theater talk 21 BTU and Fair Count partner with HTC for 2020 census – How about THAT! BEACON, September 3 – September 9, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com Posted by Audrey J. Bernard lack Theatre Unit- ed (BTU), the recent- ly formed coalition of BBlack theater artists, is part- nering with Fair Count, the nonprofit, nonpartisan orga- nization founded by former Georgia House Minority Lead- er Stacey Abrams, to launch “only1ofme”; a new campaign featuring iconic artists of col- or, to inspire completion of Stacey Abrams Nathan Phillips the 2020 United States Cen- sus amongst Hard to Count (HTC) populations. The cam- paign was developed by cre- ative company, Technology Humans and Taste (THAT). Each census, certain pop- ulations are “undercounted” because they may be hard to locate, hard to contact, hard to persuade or hard to interview. Often these populations are immigrants, people of color, small children, renters, low income people, undocumented persons or people who move Audra McDonald around a lot. The Census Bu- reau calls populations that fit Apollo Theater Census Marquee into this category “hard-to- count” populations. counted at https://2020census. a cause or to overturn policies The 2020 Census will di- gov/en.html that target black people in any rect the allocation of more than For Fair Count press inqui- one state or community, the $1.5 trillion annually to more ries please contact: Lauren Ze- group will draw on members than 300 federal programs [email protected]. with local connections to use for healthcare, education, and For Black Theatre United their visibility and influence more. However, as COVID-19 press inquiries please con- for good in theater and on the sweeps across the United tact: Colgan McNeil-colgan@ national stage. States, it has made collection polkandco.com. For THAT The Founding Members of efforts amongst those hard to press inquiries please contact: Black Theatre United are pas- reach communities even hard- Colleen McCarthy-Colleen. sionate and committed. This er. If these populations do not [email protected]. (Photos celebrated founding group of respond, many of whom have courtesy THAT) actors, directors, musicians, been the hardest hit by the pan- writers, technicians, producers demic due to systemic health- Misty Copeland Ballet dancer Misty Copeland About Fair Count and stage management in- care disparities and economic Founded by Stacey Abrams in clude: Lisa Dawn Cave, Dar- inequities, cities, counties, and hall. We have to use the tools “There is #only1of you. 2019, Fair Count is a nonprof- ius de Haas, Brandon Victor states could lose out on billions we have. We began by asking The Census is a personal it, nonpartisan organization Dixon, Carin Ford, Capathia of dollars that fund crucial the question ‘How can we narrative about who you are dedicated to partnering with Jenkins, LaChanze, Kenny services needed before, during harness our power as artists and what matters. Your fam- hard-to-count communities Leon, Norm Lewis, Audra and after the pandemic. These to amplify the urgency of this ily deserves their fair share. to achieve a fair and accurate McDonald, Michael McEl- include hospitals, Medicaid, message?’ What we have come BTU launched this campaign count of all people in Georgia roy, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Head Start programs, school up with is a campaign that to show the unique gifts we and the nation in the 2020 Wendell Pierce, Billy Porter, lunch programs, food stamps is about each and every one all have and the importance Census and to strengthening the Phylicia Rashad, Anna Dea- and more. of us,” said BTU Founding of each and every one of us pathways to greater civic partic- vere Smith, Allyson Tucker, With the Census Bureau Member Audra McDonald. to be counted,” said Schele ipation. www.faircount.org Tamara Tunie, , announcing it will be ending “only1ofme” is a social Williams, BTU Founding NaTasha Yvette Williams, the census September 30, a content series featuring iconic Member. About Black Theater Schele Williams and Vanessa month ahead of the October Black artists using demograph- “This campaign is a plat- United Williams. www.BlackTheatre- 31 recommendation, there is ic language from the census form for personal expres- As members of the Black United.com increased urgency for HTC to describe themselves. This sion,” said Nathan Phillips, theatre community, we stand populations to respond and language is matched with their Co-Founder of THAT. “We together to help protect Black About THAT avoid being cut out from those own chosen descriptors to ex- partnered with BTU to sup- people, Black talent and Black Technology, Humans and Taste funds for the next decade. press the power one has when port Fair Count by reminding lives of all shapes and orien- (THAT) creates brand-new “I founded Fair Count to they participate in the census. everyone that the impact of the tations in theatre and commu- solutions in a world filled with fight for an accurate census The campaign is spearhead- census is immediate, long-last- nities across the country. Our unsolved problems. We under- that includes all of America. ed by BTU Founding Member ing and highly personal. Billy voices are united to empower stand the necessity of introduc- Together with our partners Billy Porter and ballet dancer and Misty are such iconic our community through activ- ing diverse voices to uncover we’re demanding an equitable, Misty Copeland who each artists, so we use their gifts to ism in the pursuit of justice and legitimately creative solutions accurate and constitutional feature in films shot in loca- showcase their power and em- equality for the betterment of to big challenges. This is done census that tells the true story tions of personal importance. power others to express what all humanity. We will not be through mobilizing a diverse of America. This campaign is Billy Porter is seen at The makes them unique.” silent. We will be seen. We will creative community and facil- designed to reach and inspire Apollo in Harlem and Misty “only1ofme” will run be heard. We are here. Join us. itating conversations through those HTC communities into Copeland is filmed at Lincoln across social media chan- This call to action is just the be- a series of proven proprietary action and lay claim to what is Center in NYC. nels; Instagram, Facebook, ginning. It was the latest man- processes. The collision of ours,” said Fair Count Found- This series is programmed YouTube and Twitter from ifestations of police brutality outside voices and different er Stacey Abrams. to be shareable on social media Wednesday, August 19, 2020. that galvanized Black Theatre perspectives are essential for “When Fair Count and designed to activate the Those who have not yet re- United into being. With roots creative problem solving and reached out about the census audience to participate with sponded to the 2020 census reaching into all 50 of the the ability of any organization being shortened, I thought their own stories and in turn can do so online, by phone, United States this coalition can to successfully navigate and about something Sherrilyn spread the message to more or by mail. Find out more harness invaluable political embrace change. www.technol- Ifill said to us in our town HTC communities. about how to make sure you’re scope and influence. To elevate ogyhumansandtaste.com BEACON, September 3 – September 9, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com 22 E will re-groundstrongbeliev- will dorsed theproject. “This book he writes. yourself to a worshipful life,” is available when youcommit the transformative power that “This bookwillawakenyouto Texas), pennedthe foreword. Without Walls inHouston, West (pastorof The Church nance. 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