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At the restart of the NBA season, the NBA makes a major statement about social justice, racial equality and the right to peacefully protest, as players, coach and staff all took a knee for the National Anthem, page 3 BEACON, August 6 – August 12, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com 2 “O A olence.” ering commitmenttononvi - emphasized Lewis’ “unwav- had “hijacked” protests ― also “violent rioters and anarchists” the ruleoflaw,” Barrsaid. champion ofcivilrightsand John Lewis, an indomitable my respects to yourcolleague than Bedford Forrest was both. than BedfordForrestwasboth. celebrate racists or traitors. Na - public office. Americans don’t again whyheisunfittohold mukes hasdemonstrated yet incident, AL notes.“Will Dis- hold office” as aresultofthe an “extremist” that is“unfitto Perry haslabeledDismukes ty ExecutiveDirector Wade of Forrestbehindhim. a Confederateflagandportrait standing behindapodiumwith ed by Dismukes shows him in Selma, Ala. A picturepost- the event,heldatFortDixie and gavetheinvocationfor of theSonsConfederacy, Prattville Dragoons, a chapter mukes isachaplainforthe federate MemorialPark. to continue funding the Con- mukes advocated for the state being inlateJunewhen Dismukes toresign,thefirst time thepartyhascalledon from office. This is the second called on Dismukestoresign abama DemocraticPartyhas Bedford Forrest. Ku KluxKlanleader Nathan of Confederate General and time” celebrating the birthday Facebook that he hada“great of KKKleader after celebratingthebirthday Alabama StateReptoresign Calls grow for Republican name outofyour mouth Barr: KeepJohnLewis’ Cedric Richmondto William Site: www.newyorkbeacon.com, Email:[email protected] for thenewspaper, [email protected] forthewebsite.Subscription rate:$35.00peryear. Periodicals postage paidatNew York, NY. POSTMASTER;sendaddress changestoTheNew York Beacon405 Lexington Avenue, 26thFloor, New York, NY 10174., Web New York Beacon(USPA 011-156) servingmetropolitanNew York ispublishedweeklybySmithHajGroup,Incat 405Lexington Avenue, 26thFloor, New York, NY 10174. that said later who ― Barr

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A virtualconversation contributors and small donors ty’s biggest draws for giant one of the Democratic Par office, Mr. Obamaremains have beenonthecalls. marks, donors and others who recordings ofMr. Obama’s re- according to notesmade from reference toNaziGermany, itself, even making an oblique state of American democracy dent, while worrying about the Biden, hisformervicepresi- He hasurged supportforMr. of 2020 in forceful fashion. Obama has laid out the stakes til the presidential election, Mr. ments. racist, sexist” fears andresent- of hisefforts topush“nativist, saulting women”andwarning cusations of Mr. Trump’s “as- donors, bringinguppastac- party Trump to on President Obama hasprivatelyunleashed former President Barack paign in the past twomonths, for privately asheraises$24Mfor Biden Obama unleasheson Trump NNPA Newswire Senior Senior Newswire NNPA In a livestream interview, ofthesechang- aspect “One Late trips willnolongerbe “The plan eliminates over As firstreported by the As- Residents whodepend on Even threeyearsoutof With un- than100days less Joseph R.BidenJr.’s cam Newyorkbeacon.com By Stacy M. Brown, Brown, M. 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And communities where theyleft, have seentheirprospects,or are havingatoughtimeand who, insomecases,really anger and resentment of people and thefears to trytapintois leashed andwhathecontinues Obama said. “What he has un- going toturnoutvote,”Mr. chamber —and so, they’re and justthisconservativeecho and BreitbartLimbaugh mation.” out anycontradictoryinfor has acorebasethat“filters spoke about how Mr. Trump with Mr. Pritzker, Mr. Obama made fromrecordings. been onthecallsandnotes according to peoplewhohave when the cameras are off, is considerablymorecaustic president lookingforafoil, on-one combat with a current to avoid being pulled into one- statements fully calibratedhispublic “As a small business owner “As asmallbusinessowner Additionally, many said the Mr. Obama, who has “It’s justgluedtoFoxNews During hisconversation Continued onpage4 since leaving office care - - LeBron James and other players kneel Obama calls filibuster ‘Jim 3 for National Anthem to make a statement Crow relic,’ backs new Voting Rights Act about racism as NBA season resumes Newyorkbeacon.com Newyorkbeacon.com ormer President Barack he NBA has official- Obama called the Sen- ly started again af- ate filibuster rule a “Jim ter being suspended in FCrow Relic” and said it should TMarch as the COVID-19 pan- end, especially if that’s what’s

demic erupted, and it began with needed to pass legislation re- BEACON, August 6 – August 12, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com a major statement about social storing a key provision of the justice, racial equality and the Voting Rights Act. right to peacefully protest. According to The Hill, The Los Angeles Lakers Obama made the remarks election less than 100 days faced the Los Angeles Clip- during his eulogy for civil away. If Democrats win the pers on Thursday, July 30, in rights legend John Lewis (D- Senate and the White House, Orlando’s Walt Disney World GA) who died at the age of they could get rid of the fil- Resort, and all players, coach 80, earlier this month. The pro- ibuster to push high-priority and staff knelt for the national (Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Sports Images via Getty Images) vision, which is named after legislation into law. anthem, which was performed Lewis, would make it harder Democratic Nominee Joe by musician and activist Jon before tipoff. star LeBron James spoke for states to enact racially sus- Biden said he might support Batiste. Some of the players Nationwide protests sparked about kneeling directly after pect voting restrictions. eliminating the filibuster if locked arms, others put their after George Floyd died at the the game and said basketball “Once we pass the John Senate Republicans were to hands around each other’s hands of a Minneapolis police is far more than just a sport or Lewis Voting Rights Act, adopt a hard-line stance on soldiers and some raised a fist. officer in May. Some NBA form of entertainment. we should keep march- opposing proposals from a LeBron James and other players joined those marches, “The game of basketball ing,” Obama said Thursday. Democratic majority. NBA players protested racism while others have supported has always been bigger than “And if all this takes eliminat- The Lewis voting rights by kneeling for the national them on social media. just a ball and a rim and 10 ing the filibuster—another Jim measure is a response to the anthem before a game. When the NBA announced guys on the floor, four refer- Crow relic—in order to secure Supreme Court’s 2013 deci- The kneeling, done to make in June that play would resume ees,” he explained. “We used the God-given rights of every sion in Shelby County v. Hold- a statement about racial in- in Florida, some players voiced this platform to spread a lot of American, then that’s what we er. A 5-4 ruling struck down equality, took place behind concern that playing would positive, a lot of love through- should do.” Section 5 of the 1965 Voting large letters that read Black take away attention from the out the course of the whole Obama’s support for elim- Rights Act. The provision Lives Matter, and all players current fight for racial equality. world.” inating the Senate filibuster, a required states with a recent wore Black Lives Matter shirts. Perhaps starting both games on Kneeling for the national procedural tactic that requires history of racism at the ballot In Thursday’s previous Thursday by kneeling was the anthem to protest racism and 60 votes for legislation to pro- box to get federal approval, game featuring the Utah Jazz players’ way of showing that police brutality was started by ceed, could spark intense polit- known as pre-clearance, before and New Orleans Pelicans, social justice comes before Colin Kaepernick, who began ical debate with the upcoming changing their voting laws. both teams, their coaches and basketball. doing it in 2016 while playing staff protested in the same way Los Angeles Lakers for the San Francisco 49ers. With 150,000 dead, polls in free Push back by republicans after Trump fall, Trump seeks a culture war By Lauren Victoria ly-tinged campaign unlike any- Burke, NNPA Newswire thing we have seen before, like floats idea of delaying elections Contributor George Wallace,” said Stuart Stevens of The Lincoln Project By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA ith less than 100 on July 26 during a television Newswire Contributor days left until Elec- appearance. tion Day, President “He’s always over promised ith polls tanking and prognosticators WDonald Trump has increased and under-delivered. That’s openly stating President Trump is like- his references to uncertainty what he’s done his entire life,” ly to lose to former Vice President Joe around the election results. Stevens added on July 26. WBiden on November 3rd, the President floated Trump responded, “I have Trump’s poll numbers in- the idea delaying the November 3rd election. to see” after journalist Chris dicate he will have an uphill Trump’s suggestion lines up with several Wallace asked him if he would battle defeating Joe Biden. In other comments he has made undermining the respect the results of the 2020 2016, Hillary Clinton lost the legitimacy of mail-in ballots. Massive job less election. Trump has disparaged electoral college but won the since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, mail-in voting at a time when popular vote over Trump by which the Trump White House has offered it looks as if in person voting 2.8 million votes. Trump’s poll no sustained plan to confront, has led to a re- may not be possible because of numbers in vital battleground cord-breaking 9 percent loss in gross national COVID-19. states are in freefall and he product. “If Trump does try to hang continues to ratchet up conflict Over 150,000 Americans have died during on to a presidency he’s lost. in the U.S. in what appears to the COVID-19 pandemic. Infection numbers However, he can’t actually be an attempt to drive bring out continue to spike in many states. No compre- do very much all by himself. Republican base voters. hensive federal plan for testing, treatment and Senator Chuck Grassley Running the executive branch A Fox News poll from funding has been put in place by the Trump requires help. Thankfully, July 23 showed Biden was Administration. Trump’s suggestion regarding and other indicators leading many to believe there are laws that stop others ahead of Trump in Michigan delaying the November 3 election arrives after Trump is staring into an electoral college and from using the authorities of 49% – 40%, in Pennsylvania more evidence. massive popular vote loss. Many fear he may the executive branch on be- 50% to 39% and in Minnesota “Never in the history of the country, through not recognize the legitimacy of the election half of anyone other than the 51% to 38%. On July 26, with wars, depressions and the Civil War, have we but few have a specific answer regarding who legitimate president,” read an 100 days until the election, ever not had a federally-scheduled election will enforce his departure if he loses which is article in the Minneapolis Star President Trump was behind in on time. We’ll find a way to do that again this followed by a formal change of power at noon Tribune. November 3rd,” Republican Senate Majority on January 20, 2001. “He’s gonna run a racial- Continued on page 4 Leader Mitch McConnell during an interview “It has become increasingly clear, at least to with WNKY. me, that the majority of Republicans in Con- “I think that’s probably a statement that gets gress and in the White House are an existential some press attention, but I doubt it gets any se- threat to this Republic,” wrote Princeton pro- rious traction. I think we’ve had elections every fessor Eddie Glaude on July 30. November since about 1788, and I expect that “Over the past 20 years there’s been .00006% will be the case again this year,” Thune said. cases of fraud in all mail-in ballots cast in pres- Early on July 30, Trump tweeted, “With idential elections. Trump wants to delay the Universal Mail-In Voting (not Absentee Voting, election because he knows he has a .00006% which is good), 2020 will be the most INACCU- chance of winning,” wrote Ron Perlman on RATE & FRAUDULENT Election in history. social media. It will be a great embarrassment to the USA. “The inability to imagine Donald Trump has Delay the Election until people can properly, always been one of Trump’s greatest strengths,” securely and safely vote???” said Republican strategist Stuart Stevens who is What has been less inaccurate are polls part of the anti-Trump Lincoln Project. BEACON, August 6 – August 12, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com 4 A issues on behalf of their com- speak uponenvironmental or agroupofpeoplewho fenders” by Democracy Now, been Minority RightsGroup. to Belize,accordingthe the 18thcentury and migrated St. Vincent whowere nous people from the island of of Afro-Indige- descendants called theGarinagu, ty. 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President oftheNationalCon- al andcollectiveimperative! vote. his malignant image, wemust molding the Supreme Court in and, now, thepotentialfor promotion ofracialinjustice, COVID-19, thegrowthand his tion, hismis-managementof #45’s liesandself-promo- ic responsibility; but, with tovotebeyondourciv- son only ones! necessary. ever ‘the boss’ determined it lie to uswhenever and how - consecutive press secretaries to we have generously paid three or astheir chief. Commissioner Dermot, NYPD commissioner, Der (Dr. E. Faye Williams is We shouldnotneedarea- Mark A. Wilson iscur Voting mustbeaperson- And they aren’t the In reflection, She’s - - Florida’s youngest to die from 7 COVID-19 is a little Black girl urinary tract infection and sent home, according to the mom. “We took her to the hospi- tal, the children’s pediatric,” Young-Holmes recalled, tell- ing local new station WCJB that Kimmie was not tested for coronavirus while they were at the hospital. “I thought they

would have jumped on that BEACON, August 6 – August 12, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com when they saw her fever.” Young-Holmes said her daughter was diagnosed with coronavirus after her death. She is the fifth minor in the state to “Always Rejoice1” die from COVID-19, accord- ing to CNN. Local authorities are still trying to determine convention of Jehovah’s how the little girl may have Newyorkbeacon.com and funeral expenses, Kimmie gotten infected and say she did was taken to hospital with a not have any underlying health Witnesses continues ealth officials in Florida high fever about a week before conditions that would make her say that a 9-year-old she died but was not tested for more susceptible. girl is the youngest COVID-19 at the time. Kimme’s death comes as streaming platform Hperson in the state to die from From People: Florida’s Health Department By Stacy M. Brown, “Our worship is centered on COVID-19. The young girl started feel- continues to record increases NNPA Newswire Senior our mutual love for our God Kimora “Kimmie” Lynum ing ill on July 11 and was in the number of children Correspondent and for each other, irrespec- from Gainesville died from brought to a local hospital there with COVID-19—at tive of where we are physi- coronavirus complications days later, Young-Holmes last count, 31,000 have been or more than 100 years, cally,” said Robert Hendriks, on July 17. According to a said. Though her daughter’s infected, and hospitalizations the annual convention U.S. spokesman for Jehovah’s GoFundMe created by her temperature was 103 degrees, have increased by double digits of Jehovah’s Witnesses Witnesses. “This year’s con- family to cover medical bills Kimmie was diagnosed with a in the past week. Fpacked venues like the old Me- vention program underscores morial Stadium in Baltimore, the unity of our international Yankee Stadium in New York, family and the joy that people and Qualcomm Stadium in San can have against a backdrop of Diego. stress and despair.” Because of the COVID-19 The conventions of Jeho- Reckoning with the feminist, pandemic, the religious orga- vah’s Witnesses are usually nization’s Governing Body held over three days – Friday canceled the annual gatherings through Sunday, with a morn- Eugenicist founder of Planned and, for the first time, moved ing and afternoon session each the event to a virtual platform. day. Congregations, families, Witness officials said they Parenthood and guests can now view the would release the program on Newyorkbeacon.com convention titled, “Always their website in six install- Rejoice!” during July and ments, each corresponding to a argaret Sanger was August on the organization’s morning or afternoon session. a walking contradic- website, www.jw.org. Many congregations and fam- tion. “The convention will con- ilies have already viewed the MThe founder of the birth tinue to teach us that joy is first convention session, which control movement spent her a quality of the heart. It is debuted July 11. life arguing that women’s lib- something that we have inside The final weekend of the eration was predicated on their even when things around us virtual event takes place Au- ability to control their own maybe crumpling,” said Robert gust 29 and August 30. reproduction. “No woman can Hendriks, U.S. spokesman for Hendriks noted that this call herself free until she can Jehovah’s Witnesses. “This year’s program explores ques- choose consciously whether she message for our community is tions that include, what con- will or will not be a mother,” absolutely vital.” tributes to finding and sustain- she wrote in 1919. At the same Hendriks added that the ing joy? How can you cultivate time, she bought into the ide- two Christian principles that joy in the family? How can ology of eugenics — the belief guided the Witnesses’ historic you remain joyful in difficult that genetics could improve decision to cancel their annual times? through selective breeding — convention are respect for the A key feature of the pro- and supported sterilization of sanctity of life and love of gram is a Bible-based drama those who were deemed unfit neighbor. that considers Nehemiah’s life to reproduce. In other words, “As much as we long to and how he helped the ancient she believed the choice to be a meet together, life is far too nation of Israel find joy in their mother was reserved only for precious to put at risk,” Hen- worship of God. those who were deemed worthy driks stated. “Life trumps a Those interested in viewing by society, a judgment inher- place, and a building. Life the convention can contact ently shaped by her contempo- transcends our desire to meet their local congregation or raries’ racism and prejudices together. Life is paramount access the program on www. against people with disabilities. and we recognize that even if jw.org, available under the Sanger’s complicated leg- and advocacy for reproductive statues torn down, a football one life was taken because of “Library” tab. acy and the long shadow it has health have been clearly doc- team change its racist name, a public meeting, that would There is no charge for view- cast over Planned Parenthood, umented, but so too has her and NASCAR ban the Confed- be one life too many. We love ing the convention, sign-ups, the organization she founded, racist legacy.” erate flag. Progressive heroes our brothers, and we love our or email addresses also aren’t is now under the microscope. The national organization, with complicated pasts, like communities so when you required. Last week, the greater New which supports PPGNY’s de- Sanger, have not been spared. think of carrying the virus, Each year many who are not York chapter of Planned Par- cision, said it is also embarking Her groundbreaking work ulti- that is contrary to love of Jehovah’s Witnesses attend the enthood (PPGNY) announced on a historical self-evaluation, mately ushered in reproductive neighbor. The principles that annual conventions, Hendriks it was renaming a Manhattan examining Sanger’s place in its health for millions of women, move us to knock on doors said, adding that there are more building that bears her name. origin story as part of a larger but her association with eu- and talk to our neighbors than 8.6 million active Jeho- The removal of Sanger’s name reckoning around institutional genics has also shaped how about the gospel and to invite vah’s Witnesses worldwide. “is both a necessary and over- racism at its health centers. Planned Parenthood serves people to our public gather- Yet, the 2019 conferences had due step to reckon with our leg- The rejection of Sanger Black women today. ings, are the very principles a peak attendance of more than acy and acknowledge Planned comes amid an electrified HuffPost spoke to scholars we used to stop the convention 14 million. Parenthood’s contributions to movement for racial justice who have studied Sanger to and hold it virtually.” “With the program avail- historical reproductive harm that has brought new scruti- understand how she went from In 2019, more than 14 mil- able online in hundreds of within communities of color,” ny to once-revered historical promoting women’s reproduc- lion people in 240 lands attend- languages, this may be the Karen Seltzer, board chair at figures, monuments and in- tive freedom to embracing an ed conventions of Jehovah’s most attended convention of PPGNY, said in a statement. stitutions. In a short span, the ideology inextricably connect- Witnesses, including roughly Jehovah’s Witnesses to date,” “Margaret Sanger’s concerns nation has witnessed scores of ed to racism. 2 million in the United States. Hendriks stated. From page2

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vac- International 9 French cathedral fire set by asylum seeker, prosecutor says (GIN) – of locking up when he lit three contain the Nantes blaze after fires: two on cathedral organs just two hours and save the

fire that consumed a and one on an electrical box. cathedral’s main structure. BEACON, August 6 – August 12, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com famed church organ He was taken in for ques- However priceless artefacts which dated from 1621 tioning the day after the fire but and paintings were lost, includ- Aand had survived the French released without charge, with ing a work by the 19th-centu- Revolution and the bombard- the cathedral’s rector saying, ry artist Hippolyte Flandrin ment in World War II was “I trust him like I trust all the and stained glass windows set by an asylum seeker from helpers.” that contained remnants of Rwanda, according to a lawyer But Nantes prosecutor 16th-century glass. for the suspect. Pierre Sennes said in a state- Work on the cathedral Crisis in the Zimbabwean “My client has cooperat- ment that the suspect was began in 1434 and continued ed,” lawyer Quentin Chabert re-arrested after unspecified over the following centuries government endangers told the Presse-Ocean news- new evidence had been ac- until 1891. paper on Sunday, without quired. He has been charged It had already been dam- elaborating on motives for with “destruction and damage aged by a more serious fire in freedom of expression attempting to burn down the by fire” and faces up to 10 1972, when officials added Cathedral of Saint Peter and years in prison and 150,000 concrete reinforcements while By Viviane Faver In a video shared on Twit- Saint Paul. euros ($175,000) in fines. redoing the roof over the next ter, Chin’ono’s lawyer, Be- “He bitterly regrets his ac- “He admitted during his 13 years. pecial to the New York atrice Mtetwa, said the police tions ... My client is consumed first appearance for question- The French government Beacon entered Chin’ono’s apartment with remorse,” Chabert said. ing before the investigating said it will ensure the cathe- Investigative journalist by breaking a patio door and The 39 year old Rwandese judge that he set three fires dral’s restoration, though few SHopewell Chin’ono was arrest- kidnapping her client without whose name was not made in the cathedral: at the main elements of the main organ ed this week by Zimbabwean a warrant. public was a church volunteer organ, the smaller organ, and are likely to be saved, said officials. In his latest job, he According to Amnesty at the Gothic cathedral in the electrical panel,” Sennes Philippe Charron, head of the helped unravel a network of International and the United Nantes, western France. He told Presse-Ocean on Sunday. regional DRAC state heritage corruption that led to the resig- Nations High Commissioner had been tasked with the job Firefighters were able to agency. nation of a government Health for Human Rights, the Zimba- Minister Obadiah Moyo, for bwean government uses state allegedly profiting from coro- security forces to silence and navirus’s essential supplies intimidate its critics. that overcharges cost the gov- “The Hopewell Chin’ono ernment $60 million. and Jacob Ngarivhume pris- Minister Moyo was freed ons designed to intimidate on bail and scheduled to appear and send a scary message to in court this Friday, July 31. journalists, whistleblowers, The anti-graft commission and activists who call attention concluded that he illegally to matters of public interest awarded the contract to a in Zimbabwe,” said Deprose company based in the United Muchena, director of Amnesty Arab Emirates to provide per- for East and Southern Africa in sonal protective equipment and a statement. COVID-19 test kits. Due to the economic crisis The journalist, Chin’ono, in recent months, there has was also charged and arrested been an increase in govern- last week with opposition ment critics’ repression and leader Jacob Ngarivhume for kidnapping. Many detainees encouraging citizens to “par- were beaten, humiliated, or ticipate in public violence” threatened, and several were during protests. Both denied instructed not to criticize the the government’s accusations. government. Mass graves found in Sudan; army officers killed under order of Al-Bashir among the dead By Victor Trammell forensic procedures would be deposed president about the 28 undertaken regarding this case dead officers but no word has he national public prose- in the near future. been heard from Al-Bashir’s cutor who serves one of “The families of these of- attorneys. The public prosecu- Africa’s most war-torn ficers who were executed will tor has also been tight-lipped Tcountries in world history re- see that such crimes will not about the details surrounding cently announced a horrifying pass without a just trial,” the Al-Bashir’s questioning while discovery. public prosecutor also said. in custody. According to a Monday Al-Bashir, 76, made a court In June 2020, another (July 27) report by the Irish appearance last Tuesday (July mass grave was previously Times, Sudan’s public prose- 21) at a hearing where his trial discovered in Sudan, accord- cutor confirmed last Thursday was scheduled to begin. The ing to its public prosecutor. (July 23) that a mass grave was once-feared dictator faces These bodies were found just discovered, which contained charges related to the force- east of Khartoum at a sepa- the dead bodies of 28 Suda- ful 1989 coup that began his rate burial site. The public nese army officers. The mass 30-year reign of terror in Su- prosecutor stated authorities grave was uncovered not far Dabanga Sudan dan. Al-Bashir (the so-called believe that the bodies were from Sudan’s capital city of “Butcher of Khartoum”) faces those of dead Sudanese stu- Khartoum. site following a rapid military public prosecutor in an official the death penalty in a Sudanese dents who were presumed to The Sudanese officers are trial, which took place after Al- statement. court if he is convicted of his be killed in 1998. believed to have been killed Bashir seized power in a 1989 Twenty-three field experts crimes. Allegedly, the students were in 1990 under the direct order military coup. worked for three weeks at the In April 2019, Al-Bashir brutally murdered after trying of Omar Al-Bashir (pictured), likely the graveyard where site where the mass grave was was ejected from his throne of to abandon their military duty Sudan’s ousted president. The the bodies of the officers who discovered. Sudan’s public bones after months of unrelent- at a Sudanese Army training officers were executed and were killed and buried in a prosecutor also stated that ing protests. Sudan’s public camp, the public prosecutor buried in a formerly top-secret brutal manner,” said Sudan’s additional investigative and prosecutor has questioned the said. BEACON, August 6 – August 12, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com 10 L E Basit,” the groupsaid on Roots member Malik Abdul loved brother andlong-time you ofthepassingour be- rap talentsandfaith. paid homage to Malik Bforhis my Fallon’s “Tonight Show,” form as the housebandonJim- Grammy thefollowingyear. 1999. The group wonits first before departingthegroupin He appeared onfouralbums Tariq“Black Thought”Trotter. and“Questlove” Thompson group, whichincludes Ahmir a majorcontributortothe is Malik Abdul Basit,was was notreleased. Wednesday. The cause of death emcee in a social media post death of the Philadelphia-born Roots, hasdied.Hewas47. has diedat47 member of The Roots, Malik B,founding partners, [so]itwasagreat as alotofoursponsorsand know ourinternalteamaswell know themembers, but Ialso stranger coming in.Inotonly knew theteam, so Iwasn’t a and reallyenjoyedthework…I did that for aboutfourmonths a strong infrastructure.’ So, I foundation forwardtobuild do we need to do to move the what and helpusreallyassess you step in on an interim basis Richmond,] said,‘You could chair, [CongressmanCedric Enterprise. said in an interview with board,” the [CDCF] Veasey organization [and]servedon heavily involvedinthe spouses gress, is actually a memberof the foundation. connections andworkwith natural progression given her sey nesses forover14years, litical times. through thesetumultuouspo- work toguidethecommunity Her hopeistocreate a frame- its newpresidentandCEO. announced Tonya Veaseyas the globalBlackcommunity, tute focusedonadvancing profit andeducationalinsti- (CBCF), a non-partisan non- Veasey newCEO appoints TonyaFoundation Congressional BlackCaucus The Roots,whoalsoper Malik B,whosereal name The groupannouncedthe

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We ask innovation asoneofthemost for hisdevotion to Islamand ter. “Mayheberemembered in society.” what wearecurrentlyfacing really inresponseto That was I’m very excited about [it]. al racialequityinitiativeand [currently launching]anation- ters that are out here…I am our youngerbrothersandsis- [with] amazingenergy with make sure that we arealigned time for ustoreally listen and we knowisbest and then it’s explains. in amuchbroaderway,” she to connect with our community think wehaveanopportunity to do more virtual programs. I are athomeandwestarting opportunity…because people the foundationforward. shape newinitiatives to move to useherleadership skills to coming critical than everwiththeup- ismore cy aroundBlackissues opportunity.” Malik Breturnedasafea- “[We believe] that what “I think we have an [unique] In a time where public poli- elections, Veasey plans Culture - O reflects Chukes. for can’t people seethat?” despair. 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The artinthis depends onourperceptions “Our existenceonthisplanet ing darker-skinned people. hatred andignoranceofkill- which nolongerfocuseson his creativeworkdirection, cause ofthis,hechanges according totheartist.Be- weapon ofself-destruction, the black community as a tices”, saysChukes. the past and present injus- with anincorrectversionof re-educate adishoneststory their indigenous identity and when peoplearestrippedof resentation ofwhathappens exhibition ismyartisticrep- black people. The work in this brutality andthemurdersof as a protest against television “Initially, Icreatedthiswork some dateearlierthan that. the beginning of 2016 and the Identity Theft exhibitat of theartpiecescomefrom Chukes toldusthemajority with theNew York Beacon, Funk Parliament. and George Clintonandthe Wind andFire,MilesDavis, creative influenceslikeEarth, sculpt whathehearsthrough with musical rhythms to works combininghisvisions as inspiration,hecreateshis and sculpture.Usingmusic in mixedmedia,painting, namic artists in the country Chukes, oneofthemostdy- this week an exhibition by lery in Atlanta, announced United States,theZuCotGal- When artrepresents life The beginning ofChukes When theNew York Bea- The storywasused against In anexclusiveinterview Sincethebeginningof By Viviane Faver Viviane By can art galleries in the sive AfricanAmeri- ne ofthemostexten- long time!” the truth:we livealiefor my philosophy. Start teaching to teach, that has always been flock in the future. 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political activists such as en Radically Transforming Peterson, the group will be BEACON, August 6 – August 12, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com singer/songwriters Nina a World in Crisis. “We were joined by Sophia Ramos for ISimone and Joni Mitchell, moved by a collaboration the August 14 performance. Nona Hendryx tackles social with Nona Hendryx and the Q.U.E.E.N.X. is a multi-gen- issues, love and politics with Nubian Q.U.E.E.N.X. to go erational, multi-disciplinary a smoky vocal tessitura some- beyond words, to the core of blending of music, spoken where between funk and the our work – the heart, body, and word, hip-hop, funk, rock, end of the stratosphere. Noting soul – radical healing through traditional, and avant-garde. that women’s role at the fore- music and spoken words that The group has been hailed for front of many movements has both heal and sustain us for the its unique performances that been powerful and consistent, work ahead, says Shereen Es- embrace a broad range of audi- singer, songwriter and activist sof, JASS Executive Director. ences, particularly the African Hendryx says that “some of Hendryx – a former mem- American, Latinx, Indigenous the most amazing music ever ber of Grammy Hall of Fame Natives, and LGBTQI com- created has been birthed from trio LaBelle – has long wanted munities. struggle.” As a result, she is to collaborate politically on “In the face of crises and an activist and vocal support- an event spotlighting wom- violence, feminist organizers er for women’s rights, social, en’s often invisible role in believe that our collective heal- political and criminal justice the ongoing fight to address ing is vital to building strong, and helps to raise funds and unfinished struggles of our lib- agile movements for the future. awareness of HIV/AIDS from eration – violence, inequality, Songs, music, dancing, and po- the outbreak of the epidemic. racism, discrimination, stigma, etry are part of a long tradition Her involvement knows no and more. “By radical healing, of activism and communities end. Most recently, Hendryx, we’re acknowledging the pow- organizing for justice globally,” in conjunction with Nubian er of music to lift our spirits adds Essof. “We are incredibly Q.U.E.E.N.X. (Quantum, and connect us across all our excited to co-create this mo- Unique, Evolving, Essence of differences,” says Hendryx. ment of radical healing with Nubian Sistas), have partnered “We recognize that we can’t these extraordinary artists.” with the international feminist build and sustain strong move- Also joining Nubian group JASS (Just Associates) ments for the long haul with Q.U.E.E.N.X. for this special to present a “Musical Med- broken people who bear the presentation in radical healing itation and Celebration of brunt of crises and violence. will be noted women artists Radical Healing” on Friday, We need moments of shared from around the globe, includ- August 14, 2020. joy and connections as much ing South African actress and This global, multi-artist vir- Nona Hendryx, Angela Davis (Photo by Dennis Manuel) as information and strategy.” poet Lebo Mashile; indige- tual online event is designed to Hendryx will perform with nous Guatemalan singer Sara share and affirm women’s con- platform beginning at 4:00 with women who day in and New York-based collective Curruchich; Zimbabwean nections and power in a time p.m. EST/1:00 p.m. PST/2:00 day out lead transformative Nubian Q.U.E.E.N.X., a mu- singer and Mbira player, Hope of uprising and crisis through p.m. MT and 7:00 p.m. UCT. change, who despite being on sical meditation on the affir- Masike; and Filipina theater music, dance, poetry, and guid- JASS is a feminist move- the frontlines of every crisis mation of healing traumas actress and singer Monique ed meditations. Featuring fe- ment support organization bring joy, healing, vision, and of the past and present while Wilson. male performing entities from rooted in communities in 20 strategies to transform the answering questions and ex- For more information and around the world, including countries working closely with world. ploring ways to move forward. reservations for this event, noted activist, academic, and grassroots feminist organizers At a time of deepened crisis First presented at the Kennedy please go to https://nona-hend- author Angela Davis, this one- to transform the beliefs, cul- and pandemic lockdowns that Center in Washington D.C. ryx.squarespace.com/nubian- of-a-kind event will be live- ture, and structures that break cut us off from one another, in September 2019 with spe- queenx and https://www.jus- streamed on the StreamYard us and the planet. JASS works JASS has organized a series of cial guests Divinity Roxx, tassociates.org. About Nona Hendryx Today, Hendryx remains nology and Robotics for young cally and socially relevant the Queen of Transformation: women of color. lyrics wrapped in neo-funk writing music for theatre (the Hendryx added Ambas- grooves, other worldly and Roundabout’s BLUE, written sador for Artistry in Music soulful vocals, and art-rock and directed by Charles R. at Berklee College of Mu- charged rhythms. Performing Wright and starring Phyli- sic in Boston to her career. in and writing a song ‘Grace’ cia Rashad); film (the Lee Working across three de- (Trust and Believe) for Car- Daniels 2010 Oscar-nominat- partments; Music Ensemble, rie Mae Weems’ Grace Notes ed Precious); producing and Music Theater and Berklee’s marks the beginning of an- collaborating in the works of Electronic Production and other artistic collaboration. a new generation of artists; Design Department with the Not slowing down, 2018 and co-writing songs and ap- guidance of the EPD Chair proved to be an even busier pearing on the Terri Lyne Michael Bierylo. She recently year for Nona with the hon- Nona Hendryx Carrington Grammy Award collaborated with Berklee’s or of being Joe’s Pub’s first winning, Mosaic Project with Dr. Richard Boulanger and Vanguard Residency Artist Nona Hendryx’s legendary group’s socially conscious and Esperanza Spalding, Cassan- Students and currently de- and curating a series of shows career spans six decades of illuminating message songs. dra Wilson, Diane Reeves and veloping with Hank Shock- over the full year. Hendryx also sound and style evolution. When LaBelle disbanded, Sheila E. lee (Public Enemy) a multi created a new multimedia work Fans know her as a founding Hendryx embarked upon an Dreaming of being an ed- discipline performance with inspired by Carrie Mae Weems member of the girl group, Patti impressive solo career emerging ucator because of her English the merged schools, Berklee ‘Kitchen Table and Ulysses LaBelle & the Bluebelles (with as the revolutionary art-rock, Teacher and mentor Mrs. Lot- College and Boston Conser- Dove’s ‘Urban Folk Dance’, Sarah Dash, Cindy Birdsong new-wave goddess. Her solo tie Dinkins, she worked with vatory which will include Bo- titled “Refrigerated Dreams, and Patti LaBelle), and as “the career, which spanned eight education organizations sup- Co’s Hip Hop Dance Teacher which premiered at Joe’s Pub Sweethearts of the Apollo The- studio albums and engaged her porting women in prison, a Duane Holland and will be developed in its atre” who was inducted into with an impressive lineup of school in Chicago founded by Hendryx presented format to come to life more in the R&B Hall of Fame in 1999. collaborators (Prince, Peter Ga- Monica Haslip, Little Black multimedia performances 2019 and 2020. Exploring an- In the 70s, the group morphed briel, Talking Heads, Laurie An- Pearl, taught Stage Craft at at MoogFest and MASS other form of communication into the Rock & Funk Glam derson, Bono, Cameo), resulted The Clive Davis Recording MOCA. Having made yet Hendryx has created a Siri- Diva’s ‘Labelle’ with the #1 in top ten hits and a Grammy Academy and founded in 2016 another transformation into usXM Radio show ‘The Nexus record Lady Marmalade with nomination (Rock This Houses her own Non Profit, SisterS- a multimedia ‘CyberDi- with Nona Hendryx’ featuring Hendryx credited with being with The Rolling Stones’ Keith MATR.org to bridge the gap va’, she still writes music her three passions — Music, the chief songwriter of the Richards on guitar). in Science, Math, Art, Tech- across genres with politi- Art and Technology. BEACON, August 6 – August 12, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com 12 CENSUS WITH CONFIDENCE. FILL OUT THE responses are By law, all private. 844-330-2020 My2020census.gov 13 BEACON, August 6 – August 12, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com BEACON, August 6 – August 12, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com 14 G M Dillard delivers"Let There bePeaceonEarth" all digitalplatforms. available for preorder across album debut,Choirmaster front withhisMotownGospel choir music back to the fore- Ricky DillardandNewGeneration Jonathan Traylor makesmajor labeldebut ple havenever seenorheard different inmusicthatpeo- for God. for unashamedbelieverstolive Pleasure (Live)” is ananthem standing, while “Purpose Over to not lean on ourownunder You” reflects a commitment lor’s faith journey. “I Trust serves asaheartcryof Tray- Glory” is a worship song that Opening track“You Getthe in themidstofuncertainty. constant faithfulnessofGod trust, the project celebrates the personal seasonofblindfolded and relevant.Inspiredbya music that is bothcompelling Traylor hasbeencelebratedfor transparency and authenticity, over thecourseofyear. new songsand video content continuously beupdatedwith playlist-styled album thatwill innovativeUnknown. The his majorlabeldebut, faith-based music scenewith breathes new energy into the Posted By Don Thomas Don By Posted Posted By Don Thomas Don By Posted “I want todosomething“I want Writing from a place of Ricky Dillard brings inated ChoirDirector RAMMY Awardnom- ist Jonathan Traylorist emerging Art- CMG otown Gospel/Capitol The - , live performancevideofrom releases thefourthsongand world isfacing,Dillardalso for the uncertain times the dantly Medley.” As aprayer the remakeof“More Abun- lease” featuring Tiff Joy and includes the radio single “Re- Generation, thenewproject that don’t hold back anything generation of wild worshippers before. Iwant tohelpraisea Joined byhis choir, New GospelMusic ation ineveryway, harkening classic DillardandNewGener freshing tracks. The project is in 11 spirit-filled and soul-re- sound and style of choir music Choirmaster audience in Chicago last Fall, Peace OnEarth.” the new album “Let There Be passion and fire.” says andfire.”says passion Traylor. and worship with an intense Recorded live to a sold-out The triple-threat Singer/ returns tothe - and TIME magazines, he has to choirmusic in Rolling Stone celebrated for hiscontribution than three decades. Recently gift with the world formore choir force. established himasapioneer that elevated hiscareer and back to the innovative sound tional prominence last year, cian, anddancer rosetona- Songwriter/Producer/Musi- Dillard has been sharing his Diddy. Allen, BonnieRaittandP. son, QueenLatifah,Debbie Patti LaBelle, Jennifer Hud- the stagewithlikesof the musicindustry. of themostsuccessfulartistsin on the genre and inspired some made animmeasurablemark others. The Clark Sisters and many ney Wilson, Kierra Sheard, ful, TyeCourt- Tribbett,Brian Cobbs Leonard, Smokie Nor artist roster has included Tasha publishing, MotownGospel’s music, distribution,andmusic and market leader in recorded ing Christianmusiccompany theworld’sMusic Group, lead- of Capitol CMG/Universal albums, and songs. A division artists,and award-winning two decadesofchart-topping world, boastingmorethan inthe companies pel music of the most prominent gos- YouTube. book, Instagram, Twitter and Traylor onSocial Media: Face the Gospel.FollowJonathan culture withthemessageof performances thatinfusethe hooks, anddynamicstage his passionatelyrics,catchy Texas. Traylor’s hometownofDallas, Music and Arts Festival in at Kirk Franklin’s Exodus including thepre-showstage and high-profile appearances, oftourdates following astring In addition,hehasshared Motown Gospel is one is Gospel Motown He hasbecome knownfor - - 15

Fashion By Audrey J. Bernard During NYFW LaQuan Smith rocked New York City's runway! uintessential designer -- paid tribute to his hometown of who I am and that’s just and this collection did not for women and how they look LaQuan Smith’s Fall/ Queens, New York where he’s creating beautiful things for disappoint as eyes popped! and his models showed him QWinter 2020 collection treated like a rock star. “Ev- women who want to feel truly As each of his models hit the uppermost respect when they during New York Fashion Week erybody from New York wears beautiful and sexy,” he says. runway they were met with stepped on the runway and at Gallery Ii at Spring Stu- black. And I just wanted to do Smith’s choice of textures and riotous applause. Smith’s dra- strutted like this was the great- dios was a strong & powerful something super, super rele- fabrics included silky smooth matic approach to fashion is a est show of all! (Photos by BEACON, August 6 – August 12, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com statement! The sexy all-black vant in today’s time, but also nylon, velvet, leather and furs. testament to his showmanship Getty Images for NYFW: The collection – with a hint of white still a level of representation Fashion is a visual sensation as a designer who has respect Shows)

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Models Nya Gatbel, Models Alanna Arrington, Nyarach Abouch Ayuel, Model Mayara Moreno Model Myrthe Bolt Model Tara Falla Model Yun Xie Herieth Paul Sabah Koj BEACON, August 6 – August 12, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com 16 T Mahershala Ali in“Ramy” (Hulu) Laverne Cox lie Jones with presenters Night Live alumnus Les- Sweep” starandSaturday was hosted by “Supermarket COVID-19 pandemic. cial distancing rules amid the is still navigating around so son elementsastheindustry virtual or wheresomein-per will beheldcompletely show is still no confirmation if the previous competitionyear. sions increasing 15% over the - overallsubmis season, with more than 100 categories this in therunningforEmmys record 767diverse programs nation of 37Black actors in a another recordwiththenomi- world. breakThe eventwill viewers navigateachanging integral inhelpingtelevision and hit shows that have been along with beloved performers and up-and-coming talent, groundbreaking newprograms recognize a distinct number of (“Perry Mason”). Park”), andTatiana Maslany Anna”), history,” said Hudlin and reflectsthismomentin brates thebestofwhatwedo we produceashowthat cele with thisoutstanding team as executive producer! be thefirst-everBlackEmmy Reginald Hudlin,whowill time award-winningproducer Ian Stewartandforthefirst Carrington, DavidJammy, producer alongwithGuy will serve as an executive ed byJimmyKimmel,who p.m. PDT on ABC, andhost- 11:00 p.m.EDT/5:00-8:00 September 20,2020,8:00- night willbroadcast demic. Television’sbiggest from the COVID-19pan - duction restrictionsresulting as avirtualeventduetopro July 28, 2020 and reimagined Television’s biggestnightwill beavirtualreality for manyBlacks The nominationceremony Final-round Emmyvoting The Emmy Awards will “I’m excited to collaborate nounced on Tuesday,nounced nominations werean- he 72 Josh Gad (“Central nd Emmy Awards (“Inventing Sunday, .

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Reginald Hudlin Washington’s “American including “Insecure,” Kerry ries to the comedy categories actors from the drama catego nominations ofmanyBlack 19 at8:00p.m.EDT/PDT. FXX onSaturday, September ative Arts Awards will air on form thisyear. The 2020Cre- which willbeinsomevirtual into theCreative Arts ceremony runs through August 31,leading which begins August 21and Masked Singer”(GettyImages/FOX) Host NickCannonandtheFrog ontheseasonfinaleof“The Maslany (GettyImages) Emmy hostsLeslieJones,LaverneCox,JoshGad, Tatiana A scenefrom “TheMandalorian”onDisney+ (Disney+/viaReuters) Making historywillbethe On the TubeOn - Host JimmyKimmel Ozark (18), Succession (18), (18),Succession Ozark Mrs.Maisel(20),Marvelous tions with26followedby The top spot for program nomina Outstanding documentary. tography forNadiaHallgren, standing director and cinema coming earnednodsforout- Obama’s documentaryBe- Show” andfirstladyMichelle on “A Black Lady Sketch directing nod for her work Son,” HBO’s Watchmen tookthe earnedaDime Davis - - Creek,” “LittleRires Everywhere” Emmy nominees“Watchman,” “TheMandalorian,”“Schitts comedy seriesafter hehostedSaturdayNightLive(GettyImages) Eddie Murphyscored anominationfor outstandingguestactor ina Stones” (WireImage) Dave Chappelle in“Sticks& RuPaul (VH1) challenges facingtheentertain- with 36andFX33. five wereNBCwith47, ABC 107, androundingoutthetop second-most nominations with nations in2019.HBOhadthe held byHBOwith137nomi- setting a record previously in totals byplatform with 160, leadthenominationsNetflix Live (15)and The Crown(13). Creek (15),SaturdayNight The Mandalorian (15),Schitt’s “Despite the unprecedented theunprecedented “Despite “Saturday NightLive” (Will Heath/NBC) during the“Masked Singer”sketchon Host EddieMurphy asBuckwheat we remainapart.” has brought us together while thatremarkable storytelling and craftspeople behind the programs, producers,directors nizing so manyofthe talented We arehonoredtoberecog- a global audience this season. inspired, united and comforted Scherma. “Television has my ChairmanandCEOFrank Televisionsaid Acade- sion,” extraordinary yearfortelevi- ment industry, ithasbeenan By Audrey J.Bernard 17 By Victoria Horsford What's going on

SUMMERTIME IN AMERICA ARTS/CULTURE America today is akin to formula” are spot-on about numbers in the 3 month old SOUL! the PBS-TV news being wide awake in an un- the magnitude of our crisis, Democratic Stimulus plan. and entertainment show, ending nightmare. There is which could be manageable. They see no room for nego- was Black America’s “60 a plague, coronavirus which NYU Economics Professor tiation. What happens if all Minutes,” which aired on has claimed the lives of more Nouriel Roubini, aka Dr. the President’s men, Treasury Wednesdays, from 1968 to BEACON, August 6 – August 12, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com than 150,000 Americans. At Doom, because of his accu- Secretary Steve Mnuchin and 1973, is back. The brainchild least 41 million Americans rate call of the 2008 economic Chief of Staff Mark Mead- of Black culture curator El- are unemployed. The GOP crash, laments, “The govern- ows come to an agreement lis Haizlip, SOUL! was the US Senators are tone deaf ment is playing with fire by with the Democrats? Will the only prime time TV platform to the nation’s myriad eco- not acting on an agreement on GOP Senators fail to sign on for Black artists, entertain- nomic/public health realities. the fourth round of stimulus or will the invisible hand of ers and newsmakers, at that Headlines like “Families talks. Intransigence will lead POTUS 45 scare them into an time. Haizlip was show’s across the country cannot to a recession.” Senate Re- agreement midway between host/producer who had his afford wipes, diapers and publicans are impervious to $1-3 trillion. fingers on the pulse of Black Americana. SOUL! guests Ellis Haizlip included Muhammad Ali, Gladys Knight and the Pips, versity; Morehouse College; POLITICS 101 Rev Jesse Jackson, Ruby and Spelman College; Hampton Ozzie, Lee Morgan, Miriam University, Xavier Universi- When Biden appeared on Mayor Lance Bottoms? Makeba, Harry Belafonte, ty and Tuskegee University. REIDOUT with Joy Reid, Abrams’ name has mysteri- Sidney Poitier, Stevie Won- Howard’s President calls the he said that there are four ously disappeared routine TV der, James Baldwin in France/ gift “transformative.” Other Black women on his VEEP pundit talks. Biden continues Nikki Giovanni talk, and recipients of the MacKen- short list. We know of Sta- to push back the VEEP an- Alvin Ailey. SOUL! has been zie Scott cash gifts include cey Abrams, Georgia; Su- nouncement. To be sure, he the subject of a book and a the NAACP Legal Defense san Rice; Rep.Val Dem- will announce by August 17, documentary. Amazon Prime Fund, the Thurgood Marshall ings, Florida; Rep. Cynthia the Democratic Convention has licensed the rights to 24 College Fund, the UNCF, the Bass, California; US Senator opener. episodes of SOUL!, which is National Urban League and Kamala Harris, California. a wonderful indulgence down Harlem’s Children’s Zone. What happened to Georgia President Barack Obama memory lane and the origins After 20 years, Oprah is aggressively engaged in of Black TV. Winfrey and Hearst, the O the 2020 elections. He raised American billionaire Magazine publisher will retire $24 million for the Biden MacKenzie Scott, former the O Magazine print edition candidacy and recently an- Maya Wiley Mrs. Jeff Bezos, was gen- effective with December is- nounced his endorsement of erous to a fault recently as sue. For 20 years, Oprah has 118 candidates in 17 states, and chair of the NYC Civilian she cut $1.7 billion checks been the exclusive O cover including candidates for state Complaint Review Board, an for 116 organizations. Six girl. The September issue on legislators and five Demo- independent agency which HBCUs, historically Black newsstands next week dons cratic US Senate challengers monitors complaints about colleges and universities, the image of Breoona Taylor, in Colorado, Iowa, Maine, NYPD. A New School Uni- were key beneficiaries, who 26, the Black EMT techni- NC and SC. versity Professor, she earned will each receive checks cian, fatally shot in her home a BA at Dartmouth and a Juris between $20 to $40 million. by Louisville, Kentucky po- Maya Wiley begins a leave Doctor from the Columbia The schools are Howard Uni- lice on March 13. of absence from her MSNBC University Law School. legal chores to explore op- There are three Blacks eyeing NEWSMAKERS portunities for a 2021 NYC a NYC mayoral run, Brook- Mayoral run. New to elected lyn Boro Prexy Eric Adams RIP: Annette Averette, 75, politics, Ms Wiley was gener- and Ray McGuire, Citigroup died in New York on July 26. Val Demings al counsel to Mayor de Blasio vice chairman. A proactive grandmother, she was woman who mixed busi- ness with community service. A vegan and health connois- INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS. seur, she founded the Organic Soul Café. A She touched the INDEPENDENCE: The rican development and policy Shore campus. A Friends of lives of many as an outspoken Commonwealth of LIBERIA issue, working in concert with PANAFRICARE office will political and community ad- celebrated its 173 year of In- African people to build sus- open soon in the U.S. vocate for civil and housing Annette Averette dependence on July 26. The tainable, healthy and produc- MALI, a Francophone justice; as a former Commu- West African country declared tive communities, is going nation, is in political cri- nity Board 7 member and as Cain, 74, died on July 31 after its independence from the into retirement. A new Afri- sis as President Ibrahim a Bellevue Hospital Commu- a month long hospitalization American Colonization Soci- ca-based organization is born, Keita attempts to appease nity Advisory Board member battling COVID19, which ety on July 26, 1847. …….. this year, PANAFRICARE, local opposition calling for and her work with the Six was diagnosed a few days af- JAMAICA, Caribbean nation, which will replicate the Af- his resignation because of Street Community Center ter his return from the Trump celebrates its independence ricare model, and which will perceived government cor- and she was Director of the campaign rally in Tulsa Okla- from the United Kingdom be headquartered in Dakar, ruption. Regional heads of Les Anti-Displacement Proj- homa, an indoor event. Born which occurred on August 6, Senegal with satellite offices state, ECOWAS, Economic ect. She will be funeralized in Jim Crow Georgia, Cain 1962….. The twin island Ca- in Nigeria, Angola, Chad, Community of West African and interred in Columbus, was a Morehouse man, a busi- ribbean nation of TRINIDAD Kenya, Burkina Faso and States) have intervened on Georgia. She is survived by ness executive, former CEO and TOBAGO celebrates its Zimbabwe. The organiza- behalf of President Keita, children, Liza Averette and of Godfather’s Pizza, Board independence from the United tion’s assets, including its who recommended that he Katwy Heru, granddaughter Chair of the Federal Reserve Kingdom which occurred on building was sold and its art form a unity government and Anakhu Heru and her daugh- Bank in Kansas City, an au- August 31, 1962. collection was donated to share power, an idea rejected ter in-law Athena Moore. thor, a syndicated columnist, US based AFRICARE, a the Smithsonian Museum of by the opposition. Crisis must RIP: GOP Presidential talk radio host and frequent non-profit 50 year old NGO African Art and to the Uni- be resolved without war or a 2012 contender, Herman contributor to Fox News. committed to addressing Af- versity of Maryland,_Eastern coup. AUGUST CALENDAR August 15 is National 59th Street, Manhattan. Event Subscribe to the New York Beacon 405 Lexington Reparations Day in the Unit- commemorates the first NRD ed States. In New York the rally in the USA on August Avenue, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10174. $35.00 December 12th Movement 17, 2002. 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BEACON, August 6 – August 12, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com 20 A laborations. andhigh-profilecol- singles consisting ofbothindividual upcoming new musicreleases just the first ofanwealth of promised fans that this will be video helmedbyStillz. Lionfish Entertainment,witha powerhouse management team new supportfromLatin music support ofStarIsland,and sic, withthecontinuedlabel of ChrisJedayandGabyMu- with hisgo-to production team “Relaciones.” (madeinquarantine)track new is nowreturningwithhisfirst to the COVID-19 crisis, Lunay drastically changed world due of making follow-up music in a certs, and then the adjustment focus on his first sold-out con- ognition awards. full ofbreakthroughartistrec- on YouTube, andatrophycase than a Billion views collected 14-track the #1 fullalbumdebutwith Latin Airplay #1 singles, a rare were quicklyboastingtwo Bad Bunny, Lunay’s credits remix with Daddy Yankee and low-up, “SongofSummer” with “Soltera”andit’s fol- fans andvideostreams lists generation superstar. genre’s undisputed2019new dynamic, Lunay19,wasthe was evidentthatPuertoRico’s make anameforthemselves,it of youngnewartistslookingto amidst anastoundingnumber fluenced bythegenre.Buteven a similar surge in new artists in - natural tosee in Spanish,itwas Trap andotherRhythmicmusic Lunay isaLatinartistontherise Posted By Don Thomas Don By Posted Lunay andhisteamhave Lunay is currently working Beginning 2020with a After burstingintotheplay- of Reggaeton, Latin surge in global success long with the recent ÉPICO, with more Facebook/Tiktok. 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When a new artist all ofit,”saidLunay. can wait for theworldtohear lots ofnewmusictoshare.I these last months, and I have why I’ve been working hard changes we are facing. That’s connected nomatter all the help usall reconnect and stay since mydebutalbumEPICO. and releasemyfirst new song back tocreatingmusicagain excited thatI’vebeenabletoget around theworld,butIamvery thing thathasbeenhappenings challenging year with every- “A Latin Artist On The Rise, “Lunay’s ‘Soltera’ wasthe “Lunay isUrbano’s Next “I hopethatnewmusiccan “It’s obviouslybeensucha Disc-chat - A all to live inthelight as best as individuals, and emboldens gages theaudience members the audience as anentity, en- spotlight. 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Theater talk 21 Playwright Nambi E. Kelley joins Phenomenal Woman: Maya Angelou Posted by Audrey J. Bernard relevance. The play is a lyrical memory-play, combining Dr. roducers David Mi- Angelou’s poetry and autobi- chael Rich & J. Todd ographical writings, previously Harris, in collaboration unreleased anecdotes from

Pwith Jackie Alexander and the those who knew her well, BEACON, August 6 – August 12, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com North Carolina Black Reperto- original material, and music, to ry Company are proud to an- explore fundamental yet timely nounce that playwright Nam- questions about human nature, bi E. Kelley (Native Son, “The giving the gift of Dr. Angelou’s Chi”) has signed on as the brilliance and inspiration to the playwright of Phenomenal next generation. Woman: Maya Angelou, a Phenomenal Maya was world premiere play with mu- set to premiere during the sic in development for Broad- 2020 North Carolina Black way about the life of the late Repertory Company season, poet, author, civil rights activ- but was postponed due to ist, and Presidential Medal of the coronavirus. The North Freedom recipient, Dr. Maya Carolina Black Repertory Angelou. Phenomenal Wom- Company (NC Black Rep) an: Maya Angelou is executive was founded in 1979 and is produced by Guy Johnson, the state’s first professional Dr. Angelou’s son, for Caged Black theatre company. It Bird Legacy. Cast, additional exposes diverse audiences to creative team, and dates will classics and new works of Af- be announced at a future date. rican-American drama through Phenomenal Woman: Maya seasonal productions, while Angelou will have its world nurturing the talents of future premiere in the spring of 2021 performers through its Teen at the North Carolina Black Theatre Ensemble program. Repertory Company before NC Black Rep is universally playing Hattiloo Theatre recognized for its world-re- (Memphis) and The Ensemble nowned outreach program, Theatre (Houston). Phenom- The National Black Theatre enal Woman: Maya Angelou, Festival ® (NBTF). Presented formerly known as Phenom- every odd numbered year the enal Maya, was the recipient first week in August, NBTF of the Sylvia Sprinkle-Hamlin attracts upwards of 65,000 Rolling World Premiere Award visitors to Winston-Salem at North Carolina Black Rep- and has contributed over $235 ertory Company’s 2019 Na- million dollars to the Win- tional Black Theatre Festival, ston-Salem economy since its which guarantees at least three inception in 1989. NC Black regional productions over a Rep is also involved in a broad two-year period. range of community outreach “It is a dream come true programs and partnerships, to work directly with people and is committed to sustaining who knew and loved Dr. An- Black theatre on a global scale. gelou, including her son Guy, The company received the her sister friend Ms. Lydia Black Theatre Festival (NBTF) and signals a much-needed re- year-long search, the brilliant 2019 George A. Parides Pro- Stuckey, and the good peo- in 1989 and an international turn to Black Theatres having a playwright Nambi E. Kelley. fessional Theatre Award from ple at Corstoria and Branded champion of Black Theatre,” voice in defining future classics These talented collaborators the North Carolina Theatre Pictures Entertainment,” said said Jackie Alexander, Artistic of the genre.” bring us further forward in the Conference, the 2020 Distin- playwright Nambi E. Kelley. Director of the North Carolina “We are so excited to be promise we’ve made to Guy guished History Award from “It is especially poignant to Black Repertory Company. “To collaborating with the theater Johnson, of approaching this the Southeastern Theatre Con- present the world premiere have Black institutions, NC that meant so much to Maya project as careful stewards of ference, and was one of two of our collaboration in Dr. Black Rep, Hattiloo Theatre, Angelou, the North Carolina our beloved heroine’s legacy of Lifetime Achievement Hon- Angelou’s chosen home city and The Ensemble Theatre, be Black Repertory Company,” heart, wisdom, and the fight for orees at the 2020 Theater of Winston-Salem at North the birthplaces in developing a said producers David Michael justice. We all feel her spurring Communications Group Gala. Carolina Black Repertory play inspired by her life for the Rich and J. Todd Harris. “It us on in our quest.” NC Black Rep’s mission is to Company. This collaboration Broadway stage, beautifully seems the planets have per- Phenomenal Woman: Maya engage, enrich, and entertain has truly been orchestrated by pays homage to her memory. fectly aligned bringing us Angelou, is an inspiring jour- with innovative programming the heavens.” It’s the reason the NBTF Sylvia together with the theater’s ney of memory, song, poetry, that resonates across the com- “Dr. Angelou was chairper- Sprinkle-Hamlin Rolling World gifted artistic director Jackie dance, and wisdom that will munity and challenges social son of the inaugural National Premiere Award was created, Alexander, and after a careful bring Maya’s work into present perceptions. About Nambi E. Kelley Playwright Nambi E. Kelley Premiere at The Duke on Dramatists Guild Foundation was chosen by literary legend 42nd Street (Acting Company), Fellow. She’s been recognized Toni Morrison to adapt her Yale Repertory, and the world with several awards, most no- novel, Jazz, for the stage (Bal- premiere at Court Theatre in tably The AUDELCO Award timore Center Stage, Marin Chicago where it is the highest for Best Production and a Theatre Company). Several grossing non-musical produc- Drama League nomination of Nambi’s plays have had tion in the theatre’s 65-year for Best Revival for Native multiple productions across history. Nambi has also au- Son; the Prince Prize 2019, the country including Xti- thored plays for Steppenwolf, Writers Alliance Grant 2018- gone (African-American Goodman Theatre, Lincoln 19, the Francesca Primus Shakespeare Co.), Hands Up: Center (Director’s Fest), and Award 2015 and 2019 (final- Seven Playwrights Seven Tes- internationally. Nambi is a ist). Nambi is a season three taments: Dead of Night... (Al- former playwright in residence writer on Showtime’s “The liance Theatre 2020) and Nam- at the National Black Theatre Chi.” Nambi earned a BFA bi’s adaptation of Richard in New York and the Goodman from The Theatre School at Wright’s Native Son. Nota- Theatre in Chicago. She most DePaul University, and an ble Native Son productions recently served in residence at MFA in interdisciplinary arts include the Off-Broadway New Victory Theatre and as a from Goddard College. BEACON, August 6 – August 12, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com 22 G (L-R) Rev. C.T.Vivian, Congressman JohnLewisandCongressman Andrew Young Lewis andRev. C.T. Vivian Playlist honorsIconsJohn others. 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