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Vol. 24 No. 44 November 2 - November 8, 2017 75 Cents THE REVOLUTION WILL BE DIGITIZED Black Millennials are Digital Pioneers

#BLACK LIVES MATTER #OSCARS SO WHITE #STAY WOKE #HANDS UP DON’T SHOOT With the power to spark social awareness and compel offline action, Black millennials are driving social change, justice one hashtag at a time, page 3 BEACON, November 2 – November 8, 2017 newyorkbeacon.net 2 T M compliance ADA with in aid smallbusiness Resources available to Travel to Cuba moral, pointofview from the on U.S. personnel inCubs. dispute over mystery the attacks 15 Cubandiplomats dueto a administration expelled some ban embassy Trump the after to staff shortages the Cu- at had become more difficult due nation. eling Island Caribbean to the to rehabilitate before them trav review Cubanpassports oftheir longer needto have aspecial Unitedthe States would no ington. inWashand CubanAmericans - told ameeting ofpro-Havana es, andCubaopens.” Rodriguez attacks gations ofmysterious health overa diplomatic crisis alle from during CubanAmericans isdesignedture to win support RodriguezBruno ges said the homeland.to their U.S.-basedits to travel citizens said Mayor deBlasio. accessibilitywithout concern,” be able to navigate daily life person whoresides here should of inclusion where every single and compliance. Disabilitieswith Act., standards Americans aboutthe materials will alsoreceive print detailed Mayor.said the targetthe offines andlawsuits,” cluding ones are that frequently violations spots, and trouble in- now explain common ADA SBStations, personnel will and consumer regulations. and comply safety, health, with business owners understand consultations to help small offers free, on-site compliance ness Service (SBS) agency accessibility for allcustomers. tive measures to ensure greater isfocusing City the onproac across five the boroughs, and 200,000 small businesses (ADA) regulations. andCity icans Disabilities with Act oughs comply Amer the with businesses across five the bor (212) 213-8585 , Web Site:www.newyorkbeacon.net, Email:[email protected], TheNew York BeaconSubscriptionrate: $35.00peryear. NY. POSTMASTER;sendaddress changestoTheNew York Beacon–600 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016. Beacon (USPS011-156), servingMetropolitanNew York ispublished weeklybySHGMat6003rd Ave, New York, NY 10016.PeriodicalspostagepaidatNew York, “It isunacceptable andim- Rodriguez said procedure He said in Cubancitizens “The U.S.“The government clos Cuba’s Foreign Minister “New York isaplace City He said business owners “As consul of these part Currently, SmallBusi- the He said are there over By J. Zamgba Browne By J. Zamgba Browne Chief Correspondent Chief Chief Correspondent Chief it will make iteasier for weekannounced this that he Cubangovernment resources to help small weekthis announced ayor BilldeBlasio

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Earlier year, this As currently proposed, over “New York isgetting an DEA has approved six - - through tax payment.through tax ly federal to the government annual- contributions dinary Yorkers already make extraor that homeownership offers. to tinue experience stability the families sothat tion can con- home mortgage interest deduc preservationthe existing of the from the previousfrom the year. an increase ofnearly 29percent 1,058 deaths in2015to heroin, Prevention (CDC) attributed Centers for Disease Control and nationalceeded rate. the The death rate equaled has or ex New York’s heroin overdose availability. trafficking and eradicatingits teracting heroin andfentanyl specifically dedicated to coun- acrossment groups nation, the go for creating new enforce funding bill.money The will Fiscalthe Year 2017omnibus federal funding for DEA in in securing $12.5 million in continued. in New York,” Sen. Schumer opioid dealers, abuseanddeath gas fight against inthe pedal dangerousthe tide. state andbeatthe contains back acrosslocal police department NYPD, Long Island and other enforcement team will help the opioids increase, newthetic the illicit fentanyl syn andother - need ofhelp.” He pointedoutthat New Speaker Heastie calls for According to Sen. Schumer, SenatorThe succeeded “We must notthe let off overdosesAs the related to - - - - 3 Digital revolution will be BEACON, November 2 – November 8, 2017 newyorkbeacon.net powered by Black millennials ly adopted the medium, using ing users of mobile technology left out of the digital revolution, strength and power—and rec- its emerging technologies as a and platforms, and voracious whether you are an activist ognize the decidedly analog megaphone for justice, raising consumers and creators of fighting for equality or at- roots of their movement. awareness and effecting change. digital content. They are also tempting to access employment Despite attempts to restrict Statistically, Black families uniquely positioned to usher opportunities, is a detriment communication among en- continue to remain less likely the movement for social justice to our communities and, ulti- slaved Africans, these men and than white families to have into the digital age and have mately, our nation. Committed women used their ingenuity dedicated internet access at done so one hashtag, meme to economic empowerment, and creativity to communicate home and are more likely to and social campaign at a time. we have consistently called for in the beat of a drum, the clap access the internet from their From Ferguson to the Oscars, the expansion of high-speed of roughened hands and the Marc H. Morial mobile phones. According to we have witnessed the power broadband to urban and rural moans of spirituals. With these the latest Nielsen reporting on of e-amplified activism and its America, including as recently early tools they were able to The internet is not a luxury, the online presence and partic- ability to exert its influence and as in our Main Street Marshall communicate sorrow, joy and it is a necessity.” — Pres- ipation of Black millennials, pressure to effect change be- Plan. At this year’s annual revolution. Today, the tools are ident Barack Obama, Re- “Young, Connected and Black: yond the World Wide Web. It is conference we convened a different and more powerful, “marks at the Launch of the African-American Millennials clear that civil rights, activism, Hackathon, challenging partici- but the impulse to use what we ConnectHome Initiative, July Are Driving Social Change and and large-scale national con- pants to create apps that address have to raise awareness, evoke 15, 2015 Leading Digital Advancement,” versations will exist more and racial and social justice. We discussion and trigger action The presence and influence 91 percent of African Amer- more at the curve of technolo- also featured Tech Connect, a remains the same. To access of Black millennials on our icans report owning a smart- gy. In comparison to previous space to explore the complex the new digital economy and to shared digital frontier can nei- phone—this comes only sec- generations, Black millennials intersections between tech, race take advantage of the power of ther be denied nor dismissed. ond to Asian Americans who earn more, spend more and are and social change. technology to impact our lives, From viral memes that catch report 94 percent smartphone experiencing increased educa- We have not only commit- we must continue to ensure celebrities at their best—and ownership—and 91 percent of tional advancements. We must ted to talking about the digital access and promote STEM worst, to trending hashtags like African Americans also report ensure that this progress and the economy, and the digital space education. We applaud those #BlackLivesMatter and #Os- that they access the internet narrowing of our nation’s dig- as a tool in the fight for social leaders and young professionals carsSoWhite with the power through mobile devices. ital divide continues unabated. justice, but we actively prepare in our communities who are to spark social awareness and Tech-savvy African Ameri- The National Urban League people for it. As Black millen- rising to the occasion and using compel offline action, Black cans, particularly the more than understands that our world is nials forge ahead on the dig- digital advances to bring online millennials are digital pioneers. 11 million identified as Black increasingly global and net- ital frontier, we acknowledge pressure to bear on our offline They have eagerly and creative- millennials are influential, lead- worked. We believe that being and celebrate their collective realities. Policy experts discuss educating Black students in the new Jim Crow era By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Brown said quoting Du Bois, Newswire Contributor) noting that the prediction has come to pass. fter decades of deseg- Brown continued, quoting regation efforts, federal Du Bois: “[African American] civil rights laws, and children will be instructed in Aother attempts to close the public schools and taught under achievement gap, a high quality unpleasant if not discourag- education remains an elusive ing circumstances. Even more goal for most Black children. largely than today, they will In an effort to engage Black fall out of school, cease to en- parents around reaching that ter high school, and fewer and elusive goal, educators and fewer will go to college.” community stakeholders tack- Horsford, like the other led leadership, educational panelists, said no one should equity and policy in urban be surprised, because, after schools, during a recent panel Panelist Terri Watson, an all, resegregation has occurred discussion. educator at CCNY, said that and education is the “new civil Led by moderator Linda there’s a need for safer commu- rights in the new Jim Crow.” Tillman, professor emeritus nities for Black students. (The “We shouldn’t operate from of education leadership at the City College of New York) the assumption that our schools University of North Carolina at are broken,” she said. “They are Chapel Hill, the panel discussed have to let the kids know that doing exactly what they were the challenges faced by African the world is waiting for them, designed to do, which is to sift American teachers and leaders, they’re up next and we have to and sort children into different as they work to educate Black change their mindset that the categories for economic rea- children and young adults in world views them as dispos- sons.” urban communities. able.” Horsford added that African “We are here to revisit old Rodney Hopson, a professor Americans must tap the po- discussions and bring fresh and associate dean of education tential, possibilities and gifts ideas,” Tillman said. “Jim psychology at George Mason of the young people who truly Crow has affected Blacks in so University, Sonya Douglass hold the answers to society’s many ways. Black education is Horsford, an associate professor pressing problems. a right [that’s] not solely based of education leadership at the Black policy experts discussed equality in education and the New Even educators have suf- on White norms.” Teachers College at Columbia Jim Crow during a recent panel discussion about Black students fered and are poorly valued in Panelist Terri Watson, a City University, and M. Christopher and teachers in the U.S. a system guided by high-stakes College of New York (CCNY) Brown II, the president of Ken- testing and performance-based educator and co-creator of the tucky State University also par- effectiveness of public schools. they have to go to the bath- accountability, Horsford said. CCNY-based “Growing Our ticipated in the panel that took The federal government has room…you do that in prison, “We have to engage in par- Own Doctor’s Project,” said place during the Congressional played such a major role in so that’s the training they’re allel efforts…we need to re- that there’s not only a need for Black Caucus Foundation’s shaping education policy and getting,” Brown said. imagine schools and school better education, but that there’s annual legislative conference. schools now mostly prepare He then quoted what he systems that support every- also a need for safer communi- Both Brown and Horsford, African Americans for prison, said was a prophetic statement one,” said Horsford. “We also ties for Black students. longtime friends, said the ma- not college, Brown said. made by W.E.B. Du Bois 57 have to make sure that, in the “We have to focus on cre- jority of public schools are now “The school’s structure years ago. meantime, we are preparing ating space where kids are non-White. The proliferation of that’s used is that they teach our “[African American] teach- students to not only survive, but informed and active, that’s charter and alternative schools kids how to stand in a straight ers will become rarer and in also thrive in an era of extreme important,” Watson said. “We has also chipped away at the line, to raise their hands when many cases will disappear,” inequality.” BEACON, November 2 – November 8, 2017 newyorkbeacon.net 4 C P lion in a combination of federal ers, whotogether owe- $1.4tril 40millionconsummore- than cellation notice. was anunexpected 30-day can- For CFPB, correspondence the fraud legal andother violations. formillion dollarsettlements cess ledto that has multiple oversight,supervisory pro- the agencies would cooperate on second how detailed two the information CFPB. with The detailed how DOE would share CFPB.with first The MOU cation’s working relationship ing- (MOUs) thatguidedEdu Memorandums ofUnderstand- decision to formally end two ofEducation’sDepartment an August 31advisory by the earlier on column reported loans. regarding nation’s the student andenforcementplete authority ing of asoleoffice having com- corrected toas understand - its staff are being challenged and BetsySecretary DeVos and independent actions, Education Bureau (CFPB). In separate and Consumer Financial Protection working relationship the with (DOE) decision to sever its ofEducationDepartment speaking outagainst arecent Trump’s latest executive order threatens to topple Obamacare Devos onstudent loanenforcement Lawmakers, civil challenge leaders rights Control andPrevention. ing Centers to for the Disease individuals andfamilies, accord safetyportant net for low-income centers, anim health community and an increase in funding for health-caresion of the workforce; health-care providers; expan the cultural competency training for screening;HIV diversity and cover preventive like services, insurance companieshealth to lawmunities. The alsorequires nonelderly inBlack adults com decreased rate the of uninsured Obamacare, significantly has access care. quality health easier for low-income peopleto insurance subsidies thatmadeit plans to health discontinue the House also announcedWhite outcompletely,or priced the higherand AIDS,with premiums pre-existing conditions, like HIV that may leave peopleliving with marketplace to barely plans there insurance health to open up the signed anexecutive order crafted Barack Obama’s legacy. knock outPresidentto effort Care Act (ACA) inanongoing (Communications Director, In-Chief, NNPA Newswire)In-Chief, By Freddie Allen (Editor- It was alsoonethat affects As readers may recall, an Now many health-care advo The ACA,The alsoknown as same dayOn the thatTrump Center for Responsible By Charlene Crowell punches Affordable to the just delivered two more gut resident Donald Trump ers are standing up and Capitol Hilllawmak ivil rights leaders and Lending) ------enforcement. Education Secretary DeVos over thedepartment’s student loan Civil andCapitol leaders Hilllawmakers rights are challenging sertions are false.”sertions by Led Sena- advised department’s the “as toletter DeVos Secretary that to challenge inaSeptember 15 that representedeffort 18 states Hill lawmakers inabicameral cus Capitol other joinedwith Congressionalthe Black Cau- of applicabletion federal laws. cy’s knowledge- and interpreta challengesoutright agen to the - would cut tiesto its CFPB, to advisability to as why DOE ranged from questioning the Lending (CRL). by Center for the Responsible mates, according to research whiteamount class of their they owe almost doublethe years following graduation, debt isdisproportionate. Four bachelor’s degree, burden the of used student loansto finance a Among Black students who and private student loandebt. that they will doeverything in leaders inCongress have proved said thatTrump andRepublican Center forthe Progress, American Tanden, president andCEO of ing-reduction subsidies, Neera refusal cost-shar the to fund protect ACA. the states to demand legal action to attorneystact the general intheir electedto their officialsand con urged constituents to write their in high-risk insuranceHIV pools. Blacks andpeopleliving with would effectively segregate suggesting that Trump’s actions health-care advocates, some with relief people.” American to the Obamacare law andprovide real repeal andreplace disastrous the ment reads. “Congress needsto up abroken system,” state the law the dollars andskirted to prop administration abusedtaxpayer example of how previous the lawful payments is yet another companies through un these Obamacare. to insurance companies under cost-sharing-reduction payments said for isnoappropriation there issued astatementretary that key provisions ACA. ofthe lost Trump as continues to slash cates fear gains that those will be For example, 10members of Since reactions then, have In a statement about Trump’s advocacyHIV/AIDS groups reactionThe was swift from bailoutofinsurance“The Housepress White sec The ------health carehealth for low-income families.” el. New low from President Trump –deliberately undermining Rep. tweeted: Barbara Destructive. (D-Calif.) Lee “Spiteful. - Cru the letter continued. letter the to doso,” Department the with toinstructed enterinto aMOU dent loans’ andisspecifically private education orfederal stu- relatedplaints to [borrowers] to ‘resolveDepartment com includeties working the with CFPBthe whoseresponsibili- a Student Ombudsman at Loan federal student loanservicers.” oversight responsibilities over outmanyin carrying ofits partment’s historical negligence strained by law De dueto the beenintentionallyand has con- isnot exclusive authority “that grams,” wrote lawmakers, the federalthe student loanpro- have to administer authority the challenge. correspondencethe was adirect Patty Murray of Washington, tors Sherrod Brown of Ohio and and watched Americans himhurt Republican leaders have stood by andcongressionalin America, sponsible for breaking care health ACA—isthe onesolely the re presidency to trying tear down spent every last second ofhis recognize thatTrump—who has Tanden added:“People will agenda andto undoObamacare.” “All hispetty, to further political health-care costs,” Tanden said. posed to serve by driving uptheir people heissup millions ofthe States ispurposefully hurting president United ofthe The tion: cans. care from hardworking Ameri powertheir to take away health The lawmakersThe alsoadvised “Congress also established does Department the “While “This is anunprecedented ac “This ------

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She can be rector Center for the with Re communications di- deputy coalition concluded.the equal educational opportunity,” andto providecrimination for protect from allstudents dis Education that is working to law requires, of aDepartment Justice. AdvancingAsian Americans ation ofUniversity Women, and Associ American of La- Raza), (formerly National the Council of Jewish Women, UnidosUS Fund, National to the Council gal Defense and Educational Urban League, NAACP Le NAACP,from the National were abroad range ofconcerns cation. Among signatories the when itcomes to higher edu- brace duties in its civil rights DOE’s apparent failure to em- ganizations joinedinnoting coalition. benefits to students,” the stated order to provide intended their oversightand enforcement, in regulations andguidance, and Act of1964. Civil of the and VII RightsVI citing federal laws like Titles to DeVos, Secretary concerns collectiveof allpeople, sentits protect civil and human rights zations pledged to promote and of diversetion national organi- man Rights (LCCHR), acoali- Conference onCivil andHu- sending premiums their soaring devastating for smallbusinesses, facedtions sky-high costs. older orhadpre-existing condi andpeoplewhowereneeded it, coverage wasn’t whenyou there Affordable the Care Act, when us back badolddays to the before says that Trump to istrying take Center for Progress, American fellow for economic policy at the for policy health andasenior benefits. cheaperthe plans that offer fewer consumers willhealthier flock to watchers believe that younger, insurers,” Vox reported. higherwith premiums andfewer customers whoare left behind would market destabilize the for markets, which experts anticipate care health law’sance the outside holes for more people to buy insur Trump wants to openmore loop threat to Obamacare: sent aserious gether, changes these could repre insurance regulator told Vox. ered virtuallynothing,” aformer offering lower-costthat plans cov bottom, someassociations with past ledto has “a race to the business owners, which inthe greaterplans offer flexibility to buyers. association health The Charlene Crowell isthe “Students deserve, andthe 40nationalMore or than “All laws ofthese require “These changes“These would be Topher Spiro, vice president That’s because industry “Policy experts warn that to Continued on page 8 ------5 BEACON, November 2 – November 8, 2017 newyorkbeacon.net BEACON, November 2 – November 8, 2017 newyorkbeacon.net 6 I I sound eloquent George WBush Trump makes “45” forever to do. younger The cists, something that ittook denouncing suprema- White Bush, issued ajointstatement ident George Walker Herbert tesville; heandhisfather, Pres violent proteststhe inCharlot directed at him?Perhaps, itwas “45,” but was at least partly in a speech that did not mention choose to speak so forcefully, moral education ofchildren.” bigotry, andcompromises the forpermission and cruelty sets anational tone, provides and prejudice in ourpublic life boldened.” fact that “bigotry seemsem- years, hespoke the upto decry a low profile the pastfor eight and compelling. keeping After eloquent, excellent, thoughtful, W. BushInstitute was simply ference convened by George the speechbut the hegave at acon- great, oreven agood speaker; never much thought of him a as abolish. What happened? abolish. What an Obama program that he didn’t want to tiative hedidn’t that want to overturn, or of45,whonevertion met anObamaini- thatheisbeholdeninstitutions to. empowering andfinancial banks the arbitration saves costs, court butitalso arbitration. Theoretically,mandatory can’t sue, butinstead must submitto that if you card, use that particular you your credit cardthat bill,says fineprint overturned fineprint the you find in class action lawsuits, andeffectively financialinstitutions.other creditsue banks, card companies, and thatwoulda rule allow individuals to er Financial Protection Bureau proposed Why didGeorge W. Bush Bush said “Bullying that, He is, no doubt, followingHe is, no doubt, direc the It gave right peoplethe to suein By Malveaux Julianne our 43rd president, andI’ve President George W. Bush, never thought Iwould miss a blow against consumers, further Vice President Mike Pence struck dead ofnightn the onOctober 24, (NNPA Newswire By Malveaux Julianne Columnist) The Consum- The - - angry, to peoplewho demonize erately to make trying folks we’ve got folks whoare delib- things doneinapractical way, ways to work together to get said, “Instead oflooking for rent administration, Obama century. Come on!” 21stthe century, 19th not the folks looking 50years back. It’s bed,” has said “That Obama. now, we thought we put that to stands for. prevaricating current president of virtuallyeverything thatour in Virginia was arepudiation to “45” by name, but his speech President Obamadidnot refer mocracy. 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Congresswoman Wilson, a long BEACON, November 2 – November 8, 2017 newyorkbeacon.net time African affairs expert By Joseph Hammond Boko Haram has released many The congresswoman has Urban News Service of the girls, but 113 remain also supported the controversial missing. sale of warplanes to Nigeria a ost Americans had not In a Facebook posting fol- stance that contrasted sharply heard of Rep. Freder- lowing the death of four Amer- with some in her own party. ika Wilson until she icans soldiers in Niger at the Nigeria has long sought to Maccused President Trump of hands of Islamic terrorist on Oct. purchase a dozen Super Tucano making insensitive remarks in 3., Wilson framed their losses as A-29 aircraft for its use in its a condolence call to the widow part of a larger struggle against campaign against Boko Haram. of an American soldier killed Boko Haram and Da’esh (ISIS) The propeller plane is produced in Niger. in Africa. She also noted that by Brazil and the United States But her connection to the she had sponsored a successful and is designed for counter-in- military’s often secretive work piece of legislation which directs surgency operations and aerial in Niger came as little surprise the United States to aid Nigeria reconnaissance. to intelligence officers who and its neighboring countries, The Obama administration know the Florida Congress- including Niger, in developing a initially approved a sale of woman as a long-time support- five-year strategy to fight Boko the aircraft to Nigeria, but put er of U.S. counter-terrorism Haram. it hold in January after the missions in Africa. Since her Although that legislation Nigerian air force mistakenly election to the House in 2010, did not call for a direct role for bombed a refugee camp along Wilson has become one of the American troops. She has out- the Nigerian-Cameroonian staunchest advocates for U.S. lined financial moves and con- frontier that killed 115 people support in the fight against the troversial arms sales as moves and 100 people injured. The jihadist group Boko Haram. the Trump administration could Trump administration approved Taylor. He was defeated in regional allies has put Boko Ha- In an exclusive interview take to help Nigeria. the sale this summer. 2015 elections by the current ram on the defensive in Nigeria. with the Urban News Service “We have money in our The sale has proved con- president, Muhammadu Bu- Boko Haram first emerged in days before the attack in Ni- banks that was confiscated from troversy for other reasons. hari, a former military strong- 2002 amongst disaffected mem- ger, she said she is especially Nigeria–its dirty money and Two Senators Corey Booker man who has made defeating bers of the Kanuri tribe. Ironi- concerned about the threats it’s now up to us to return the (D- New Jersey) and Rand Paul Boko Haram a priority. Wil- cally the place where Boko Ha- Boko Haram and other terrorist money to the Nigerian govern- of Kentucky (R-Nigeria) have son expressed confidence that ram may have its best chance to groups could pose to America’s ment so they can use the money also opposed over the concerns Bukhari had addressed corrup- regain the initiative is in Niger. homeland. “What you are go- to help international displaced regarding the Nigerian govern- tion and other concerns that had The recent withdrawal ing to see is little black boys in people,” she said. “There are ment's violent treatment of its plagued the sale in the past. of Chadian forces from Niger communities that Boko Haram thousands of them who have Shia Muslim minority. “It takes a while for them could mean that Boko Haram will [target by] sending people been rooted from their homes “We are concerned that to get the planes and it will take could potentially form a tacti- in to change the trajectory of because of Boko Haram.” the decision to proceed with a while for Nigerian soldiers to cal alliance. Niger is the only what’s happening in our inner Like insurgencies around the this sale will empower the be properly trained,” she said, country in Africa where Boko cities and they too will become world, Boko Haram’s ability to government to backtrack even [but} we should see that very Haram, Da’esh and Al-Qaeda terrorists,” she said. launch raids in one country and further on its commitments to soon in Nigeria.” have all launched attacks. African security has long seek safety in another has made human rights, accountability, Bukhari is potentially open It remains unclear if mem- been an issue for the congress- the group especially difficult to and upholding international to military assistance from the bers of Al-Qaeda, Da’esh woman. Wilson was part of the confront. Wilson stressed that humanitarian law,” the two U.S., which then President (ISIS), or another terrorist first congressional delegation to U.S. must make sure “that the senators wrote in a joint letter to Taylor halted in 2014. Nigeria, group operating in Niger were go into another African coun- Multinational Joint Task Forces Secretary of State Rex Tillerson however, was not listed on a list responsible for the attack. try, Nigeria, after Boko Haram that we put in place is working in June. of countries where U.S. forces A Pentagon statement abducted 276 girls in 2014 from with Chad, Niger and Nigeria Asked about her sale of the are deployed in a letter the linked the attack to Al-Qaeda. a school in the town of Chibok, and make sure it’s working warplanes Wilson put the issue Trump Administration sent to As of press-time, no terrorist stirring international outrage and make sure they can cross in the context of the corruption congress this summer. group has taken responsibility and inspiring the social media boundary lines to chase Boko in the former administration of Under Bukhari, the Nige- for the deadly October 4th at- hashtag #bringbackourgirls. Haram." President “Goodluck” Jonathan rian military in concert with its tack. CBC women demand apology from Trump’s Chief of Staff John Kelly By Hazel Trice Edney listened to the President’s call Yet both Kelly and Trump Wilson. Congresswoman Wil- the CBC remain outraged that on speakerphone at Mrs. John- have attacked Wilson; the Presi- son is a woman of impeccable the character of their colleague omen of the Congres- son’s request. Mrs. Johnson dent calling her “wacky”. Kelly integrity and a dedicated public came under attack as she stood sional Black Caucus has now publically confirmed falsely stated that Wilson had servant. She is a highly respect- for her constituent. Kelly has are demanding an Trump’s words as recounted by bragged about raising money ed Member of Congress who stood by his false statements. Wapology from White House Wilson. She said his tone made for a new FBI headquarters in has demonstrated extremely “We were appalled by White Chief of Staff John Kelly for his her cry. an April 15, 2015 speech. A competent leadership on a num- House Chief of Staff John Kel- giving the public a false account “He couldn’t remember my video tape of the speech actu- ber of important issues, and we ly’s statements where he called of a speech given by Florida husband’s name,” said Mrs. ally showed her talking about are especially proud of her fear- Congresswoman Wilson an Congresswoman Frederica Johnson. “The only way he successfully helping to name less and uncompromising lead- ‘empty barrel’ and accused her Wilson and for calling her an remembered my husband’s the headquarters – nothing ership to fight for the release of of taking credit for securing “empty barrel”. name is because he told me about fundraising. She was not nearly 300 Nigerian school girls funding for a new FBI Build- Kelly also verbally attacked he had my husband’s report in a member of Congress when who were kidnapped by the ing in Miramar, Florida that Wilson in defense of President front of him and that’s when he the building was funded, she terrorist group Boko Haram.” was named after two fallen Donald Trump after Wilson actually said ‘La David,’” she stressed last week. As the back and forth raged FBI agents, Benjamin Gro- accused Trump of disrespect- said in an interview on Good “Today, the women of the in the media, the body of Sgt. gan and Jerry Dove. A video ing the widow of a serviceman Morning America. “I heard him Congressional Black Caucus Johnson was laid to rest Oct. of Congresswoman Wilson’s killed in a fierce battle in Niger stumbling on trying to remem- issued the following statement 21. His widow is left to raise comments on that day has been Oct. 4. The body of U. S. Army ber my husband’s name. And in response to the South Flor- two small children and she is released, and it provides indis- Sgt. La David T. Johnson, that’s what hurt me the most ida Sun Sentinel's release of pregnant with a third baby. putable proof that she never the only African-American because if my husband is out a video of Congresswoman Few details are available made any of the statements of of four soldiers apparently here fighting for our country, Frederica Wilson’s (D-FL) about the attack that killed Sgt. which General Kelly falsely killed during an Isis attack, and he risked his life for our 2015 speech at the dedication Johnson, Staff Sgt. Bryan C. accused her,” the release said. was brought home to his widow country, why can’t you remem- of a new Miramar, Florida FBI Black, Staff Sgt. Jeremiah W. “General Kelly’s comments Myeshia Johnson of Florida. He ber his name?” Building,” said a statement Johnson, and Staff Sgt. Dustin are reprehensible. Congress- lay in a flag-draped coffin at Do- Trump, in a tweet, had de- from the women of the CBC. M. Wright in a part of Niger woman Wilson’s integrity and ver Airforce Base in Delaware. nied even using the words, “He “The video confirms that Wil- where they apparently thought credibility should not be chal- Trump called Mrs. Johnson knew what he was getting into.” son’s account of the speech is she would encounter no enemy lenged or undermined by such as she rode with her family Yet his Chief of Staff John Kelly true and White House Chief of fire. News that Johnson’s body blatant lies. We, the women and Congresswoman Wilson, a recounted those exact words as Staff John Kelly's account of the was found a mile from the site of the Congressional Black long-time family friend, to the did Mrs. Johnson and Wilson. speech is false.” of the attack after he was miss- Caucus, proudly stand with airport last week. Among other Kelly said he is the one who The statement continues, ing 48 hours after the others Congresswoman Wilson and words of condolences, Trump advised Trump to use those “The women of the Congres- were found added even more demand that General Kelly said, “He knew what he was words, based on words spoken sional Black Caucus stand in mystery to the situation. The apologize to her without delay getting into, but it hurts any- to him as the father of a son strong support of our colleague, Pentagon is investigating. and take responsibility for his way,” according to Wilson, who killed in combat. Congresswoman Frederica Meanwhile, the women of reckless and false statements.” BEACON, November 2 – November 8, 2017 newyorkbeacon.net 8 bration every year. Fred Staton Valentines Day birthday cele AFM gave Freddie ahuge in conjunction with Page Foundation Jazz 12. 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- - - 9 International BEACON, November 2 – November 8, 2017 newyorkbeacon.net Eyes fixed on W Africa as ‘Fela’ parents’ home U.S. role in combat grows (GIN) and counterterrorism missions. to become museum They took part in two opera- (GIN) ith the deaths of four tions in Mali before Melgar’s American servicemen death, according to the Times. government-led plan to in Niger, a window While Americans are being restore the home of the Whas opened onto U.S. opera- deployed to “advise and assist,” parents of Afro music tions in West Africa – an area as military officials say, and Alegend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti barely known even to U.S. not engage in combat missions, and turn it into a museum has legislators who have sent U.S. military plans for the region cheered and excited Fela’s soldiers there in harm’s way. suggest greater engagement Logan J. Melgar and father many fans and followers. The latest soldier to die on with insurgent groups on the The colonial era one-story a tour in the French-speak- ground. zation.” building was built by the late ing region is Texas-born Staff But “claiming troops are “You’re going to see more Israel Ransome-Kuti, Fela’s Sergeant, Logan J. Melgar, a only ‘assisting’ or ‘training’ actions in Africa, not less; father, and his wife, Funmilayo, Latino. His death in Mali is local forces is the way the US you’re going to see more ag- over a century ago. attributed to strangulation and military establishes a foothold gression by the United States Mr. and Mrs. Ransome-Ku- two elite members of the US in a country while telling ev- toward our enemies, not less; ti made their names as edu- Navy Seal Team Six are being eryone they don’t engage in you’re going to have decisions cationists and unionists long investigated for his murder. “combat”, says free speech being made not in the White before one of their sons, Fela, Melgar’s Special Forces activist Trevor Timm, writing House but out in the field,” became known across the world teammates were there at the in the British Guardian news. South Carolina Sen. Lindsey O. as an iconoclastic musician and request of Paul Folmsbee, U.S. “Then, when they inevitably do Graham said after a briefing by social crusader. ambassador to Mali for a pre- get in a firefight and a soldier Defense Secretary Jim Mattis Mr. Ransome-Kuti was viously undisclosed and highly gets killed – as happens time on a possible expansion of the principal of one of Nigeria’s unusual clandestine mission and time again – it provides an U.S. military's ability to use earliest secondary schools, to support French and Malian excuse to expand the mission lethal force in Niger. Abeokuta Grammar School, as will be dedicated to an exhibi- counterterrorism forces battling even more.” Meanwhile, neither the well as a Christian cleric and tion of the lives of the late four Al Qaeda’s branch in North and “Niger is the perfect illus- U.S. nor France has offered a pioneer President of Nigerian children of the Ransome-Ku- West Africa, as well as smaller tration of America’s permanent plan to lift Nigeriens out of ex- Union of Teachers, NUT. He tis: Olikoye, Fela, Beko and cells aligned with Al Qaeda or war posture around the world,” treme poverty and French com- died in 1955. Dolupo. the Islamic State, according to Timm added, “where Special panies maintain a stranglehold His wife, Funmilayo, was a The compound will also the New York Times. Forces fight various militants on Niger’s uranium mining, teacher too, but also a political have a stage, an administration The Navy SEALs were with little or no public scrutiny setting prices, and keeping most campaigner, women’s rights area and some shops in the assigned to help with training and no congressional authori- of the profits. activist and aristocrat. She was front. the first woman to drive a car Fela Anikulapo Kuti, born in Nigeria. in Abeokuta, Nigeria in 1938, She died on April 3, 1978 was a singer-composer, trum- following an invasion of the pet, sax and keyboard player, President Kenyatta re-elected Lagos home of her son, Fela, by bandleader, and politician. Nigerian soldiers during which Kuti was one of Africa's most she jumped or was pushed from controversial musicians and amid election violence a second floor window. The throughout his life he continued (GIN) incident is described in Fela’s to fight for the rights of the album “Unknown Soldier” .‎ common man (and woman) ncumbent Kenyan President Constructed with marble despite vilification, harassment, Uhuru Kenyatta emerged and clay as was the vogue with and even imprisonment by the victorious in the repeat of the aristocrats of the time, the government of Nigeria. Ithe election held last August building became dilapidated Practically all of his re- that no candidate had managed and an abode for squatters cords are dominated by political to win outright. who shared it with rodents and events and discussions from the Voting was light last Thurs- reptiles. approach of Pan-Africanism. day, attributed in part to the News reports on the state Fela Anikulapo Kuti died boycott led by opposition leader of the building and the shame on Saturday, August 2, 1997, Raila Odinga. Of the 39% of of its neglect appear to have at 4pm in Lagos, Nigeria. It had registered voters who cast bal- nudged the state government been rumored that Fela had a lots last Thursday, Mr. Kenyatta and the descendants of the serious illness he was refusing carried 98.3% of those voting, Ransome-Kutis to rehabilitate treatment for, many said he winning him a second five-year the historic building. was suffering from prostate term. Pres. U. Kenyatta in election victory The Ogun Government has cancer. But as it turns out, Fela “Today, I as a Kenyan now commissioned renovation died from complications due celebrate the resilience of the nize theirs is a pyrrhic victory make our electoral contests work on the building. to AIDS. As Fela's brother, nation, but I also celebrate the (and) they should accept it with such explosive ethnic duels.” “I am happy that they are Olikoye Ransome Kuti, said at resilience of our democracy,” a great deal of humility.” Meanwhile, news of the now renovating the building a news conference: "The im- Mr. Kenyatta said in his accep- “They must acknowledge passing of Eldoret Catholic and turning it to a museum,” mediate cause of death of Fela tance speech on Monday. “Any that they take office not just Bishop Cornelius Korir, a said Fela’s daughter Yeni An- was heart failure, but there were other county experiencing the with a fractured mandate, but popular cleric described as a ikulapo-Kuti. “We are grateful many complications arising turns and twists of [the] recent with a resentful and excluded humble servant of peace and for that.” from the acquired immunode- electoral process would have half of the population who reconciliation, shocked many A section of the building ficiency syndrome". burst asunder.” heeded the boycott call and Kenyans. But his victory was marred will be reluctant to accept the Bishop Korir helped or- by violence and the deaths of at outcome,” she wrote. ganize several peace meetings Subscribe to the New York least 14 people. “98 per cent of the vote, between warring pastoralist Polls stations failed to open in the best tradition of the communities. He distributed Beacon, 600 in four opposition-stronghold old-fashioned African dictators, relief food and once accom- counties in the west, including means nothing when you’re modated 10,000 internally Third Avenue, 2nd Floor, Kisumu, Mr. Odinga’s ancestral running against yourself,” she displaced people in the Eldoret home. As Mr. Kenyatta gave reminded them. cathedral’s compound. New York, NY his acceptance speech, dozens “This is not the time to “He was a peace ambassa- of young men gathered in cen- boast,” she chided the can- dor who tried to bring people 10016 $35.00 per year tral Kisumu, burning tires and didates, “but to reach out on together,” Fr Sospeter Kangogo chanting pro-Odinga slogans. the path of national unity, said, shortly after confirming 212-213-8585 Macharia Gaitho, writing reconciliation and a clear road Bishop Korir’s death. “I don’t in Kenya’s Daily Nation, cau- map towards the resolution of think there’s anyone who will www.newyorkbeacon.net tioned the winners “to recog- deep-seated grievances that fill his shoes easily.” BEACON, November 2 – November 8, 2017 newyorkbeacon.net 10 F Eperjesi-Simms said. who deserved alot of recognition,” perfection. 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Bernard community advocate Thornton Women’s Editor Diane Thomp- Audrey J. Hughes (corporate award), son, Jean Dixon Judge Gordon-Oliver, White Bernard, Suzie Global Corporate Strategy & Ad- (TARRYTOWN, NEW West (Photo Plains Council Member Simpson (Photo vanced Analytics Director, Cadil- YORK) — The Greater Hud- by Audrey J. Nadine Hunt-Robinson, and by Coreen Simp- lac; and Karen Cheeks-Lomax, son Valley (NY) Chapter of The Bernard) Senator George Latimer son) Esq. (community service award), Links, Incorporated (GHV) Chief Executive Officer, My hosted their Annual Ladies in Sisters’ Place, a nonprofit organi- Hats Luncheon on Saturday, Oc- zation that works to end domestic tober 21, 2017 at the beautifully violence and human trafficking appointed Westchester Marriott of women, men and children located at 670 White Plains throughout Westchester County, Luncheon Co-Chair Denise Road, Tarrytown, New York in New York. Williams, Felita Granby, Greater recognition of National Domes- “I am proud to be honored Hudson Valley Chapter, Presi- tic Violence Awareness Month. by The Greater Hudson Valley dent, Karla Jones Penn, Patricia Many of the ladies wore purple (NY) Chapter of The Links, Hurlock and Luncheon Co-Chair to raise awareness for domestic Models and fashion show Marcella Maxwell joined by Incorporated, and thrilled they Robin Williams violence. chairs, Mary Tuller and Paige members of Greater New York are highlighting the critical im- GHV was joined by nearly 600 Long-Sharps Chapter, The Links Incorporated portance of bringing DV/IPV and Denise Williams. The event guests for the “Links Go Purple” to the forefront of communities was sponsored by Colgate-Pal- event to commemorate Domestic awareness, as part of The Links and Services (NTS), and Ser- of color,” said Cheeks-Lomax. molive with support from Cadil- Violence Awareness Month and Incorporated national initiative vices to Youth (STY) programs “They have been steadfast and lac, My Sisters’ Place, Morgan encouraged attendees to commit to encourage women to seek sup- within Westchester and Rockland longtime supporters of My Sis- Stanley, Prudential U.S. and to supporting people suffering port and break the silence if they County communities.” ters’ Place Westchester.” The Urban Resource Center of from domestic violence, and raise are victims of domestic violence The lovely luncheon began much anticipated fashion show NYC. The beautiful flowers that public awareness. An estimated or intimate partner violence,” with an energetic purple carpet did not disappoint with many adorned the stage and tables were one in four women and one in stated Karla G. Jones Penn, introduction of Chapter Mem- of the hat models donning mer- provided by House of Flowers, seven men in the United States GHV chapter president. Domes- bers followed by the singing chandise from the event vendors Mamaroneck, NY. experience domestic violence by tic Violence disproportionately of Lift Every Voice and Sing where the ladies shopped ’til an intimate partner. Nearly three impacts women and girls of performed by Anaiz Reynoso. they dropped! Special remarks out of four Americans person- color. Therefore our response to After an inspirational president were offered bySenator Andrea ally know someone who is, or this issue is providing free edu- welcome from President Penn Stewart-Cousins, Natalie H. has been a victim of domestic cational workshops on Healthy and a rousing invocation by Fant, Eastern Area Director, The violence. Relationships and Cyber-Bully- Chaplian Ida Silver Wiggins, Links Incorporated, and Kendall “At GHV, we aim to raise ing through our National Trends guests dined on a harvest salad, McFarlane, chair of auction committee, who announced the raffle winners. The luncheon closed with cheerful remarks from Co-Chairs Robin Williams Black Cameo Vendor About The Links, Incorporated Black Cameo creator The Links, Incorporated celebrates nearly 70 years as a wom- Coreen Simpson, Diane en’s volunteer service organization committed to enriching, Dawna Michelle Tyrha Lind- Shuana Tuck- Thompson, Suzy Simpson Ladies in Hats Luncheon Co-Chairs sustaining and ensuring the cultural and economic survival of Fields, Colgate sey er-Sims (Photo by Audrey J. Denise Williams and Robin Williams African Americans and other persons of African ancestry. A premier international service organization with almost 14,000 MSP is continually expanding members in 283 chapters located in 41 states, the District of About My Sisters’ Place in order to effectively respond Columbia, and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, its legacy Since 1976, My Sisters’ task force and drop-in center to the increasing and changing of friends providing service that changes lives, established by Place (MSP) has worked to end into a cutting edge leader and needs of individuals in crisis. the original circle of nine friends in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania violence in intimate relation- resource in the field of domes- MSP’s mission is to engage in 1946, is alive and well. The members of The Links, Incorpo- ships and combat the effects tic violence advocacy, shelter each member of society in our rated are influential decision makers and opinion leaders. The of domestic violence and hu- and legal services and educa- work to end domestic violence Links, Incorporated has attracted many distinguished women man trafficking on women, tion and prevention. Based on and human trafficking, so that who are individual achievers and who have made a difference men, and children throughout the tenet of taking a holistic all relationships can embrace in their communities and the world. They are business and Westchester County. MSP approach and addressing the the principles of respect, equal- civic leaders, role models, mentors, activists and volunteers has evolved from a grassroots root causes of family violence, ity, and peacefulness. who work towards a common vision by engaging like-mind- ed organizations and individuals for partnership. With more than 5 million service hours recorded in the past three years, The Links, Incorporated, the members regularly contribute more than 500,000 documented About GHV (NY) Chapter of Greater Hudson Valley (NY) service hours in their respective communities annually. The Chapter has five focus areas Links Foundation, Incorporated, the philanthropic arm of The The Links, Incorporated -- The Arts; International Links, Incorporated, has made more than $25 million in chari- The Greater Hudson Valley ects with middle school stu- Trends and Services; National table contributions since its founding. Working closely with its (NY) Chapter, chartered in dents, mentoring programs Trends and Services; Services sponsors and supporters, The Links, Incorporated is focused 1990, focuses its primary within New Rochelle High to Youth; and Health and Hu- on creating transformational programming and impacting lives services within four counties School and local school ren- man Services. For more infor- in communities of color through Services to Youth, The Arts, (Westchester, Putnam, Rock- ovations, drinking water, and mation regarding The Greater National Trends and Services, International Trends and Ser- land, and Dutchess) in New classroom support (books, Hudson Valley (NY) Chapter vices, and Health and Human Services, to improve the quality York’s mid-Hudson Valley re- desks, supplies) in South Af- of The Links, Incorporated, of life for individuals, families and communities. The Links, gion. The group has sponsored rica. Consistent with efforts visit our Chapter Website at Incorporated: “Linked in Friendship, Connected in Service.” student scholarships, arts proj- of the national organization, www.ghvnylinksinc.org For more information, visit www.linksinc.org. BEACON, November 2 – November 8, 2017 newyorkbeacon.net 12 D J. Blige presented by Hot 97radio singer/songwriter andactress, Mary were multi-platinum recording artist, year’sGrand Ballroom. 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By Audrey J. Bernard Society Editor he spirit of inspiration per- meated the air at the Ar- thur Ashe Institute for TUrban Health (AAIUH) 23rd AAIUH students AAIUH CEO Dr. Marilyn A. Fraser with 2017 Honorees Soledad Annual Black Tie & Sneakers O’Brien, Robert Gore, MD, Marilyn Bassett, MD and Kathy Gala on Wednesday, October author; Robert Gore, MD, ER Heritage Medical Systems, Korn Hirata Chin (Photo by Ken Brown) 18, 2017 at the Grand Hyatt Physician, SUNY Downstate Ferry Intl., Maimonides Med- in New York City to celebrate Department of Emergency ical Center, Northwell Health, ceived a lovely gift bag with a linebacker, New York Giants; the legacy of tennis champion Medicine; Mary Bassett, MD, Vladeck, Raskin & Clark, P.C., complimentary pair of Adidas Paul Wharton, author, and and humanitarian Arthur Ashe. Commissioner, NYC Depart- the USTA, Adidas and Rack sneakers generously donated by TV personality, FOX 5’s Good The annual SportsBall was ment of Health & Mental Room Shoes, Miss Jessies, Shea Rack Room Shoes, and Adidas. Day DC.; Sidra Smith, film & attended by notables from the Hygiene; and Kathy Hirata Moisture, and the SportsBall Other VIPs in attendance television producer, Daredevil, sports, philanthropy, business, Chin, Esquire, Senior Coun- 2017 volunteers. included: David N. Dinkins, A Luv Tale, Master Spy; Nata-

Andrew Rosario, Cheryl Wills, Kevin Williams presents $2500 Cheryl Wills, LeeAnn Hicks, Dr. Marilyn A. Fraser, Ellen & AAIUH Chairman Brett Wright George Hulse scholarship to Michael Bistoury David Ushery (Ken Brown) Mark Wagar, Cheryl Wills & Board of Directors (Ken Brown) entertainment, and medicine sel, Cadwalader, Wickersham Kudos also to the outstand- former New York City Mayor; sha Alford, host, “True Story,” arenas and featured interactive & Taft, LLP. In addition, Kevin ing SportsBall production Darelle Revis, former New journalist, deputy editor, The games, dinner buffet, dancing, Williams of BMW and BMW team: LeeAnn Hicks (exec- York Jet, NFL cornerback; Kym Grio; Andrew Rosario, sports entertainment, an awards cer- Ultimate Drive Scholarship utive producer), Gatepass Hampton, former WNBA Cen- editor, New York Beacon; and emony, and a silent auction. presented a $2500 scholarship to Entertainment, James Grant ter for the New York Liberty; Brett Wright, co-founder, This year’s gala was co-hosted Michael Bistoury of the Health Public Relations (JGPR), and Tobias Truvillion, award-win- CEO/ Uptown Media Ventures by NY1 News Anchor Cheryl Science Academy. Catherine Herrera (graphics). ning actor and model; Harry and AAIUH board chair. (Pho- Wills and NBC 4 New York AAIUH extends special Hicks, who donned a birthday Carson, former NFL inside tos by Seitu Oronde) Anchor David Ushery. thanks to the SportsBall 2017 crown, was serenaded with the AAIUH’s CEO Dr. Mar- all-star team: Presenting sponsor birthday song and presented ilyn A. Fraser opened the BNY Mellon, SUNY Downstate with a dozen long stem roses in About the SportsBall program with rousing wel- Medical Center, American Ex- appreciation for all the diligent coming remarks followed by press, Citibank, NYU Lutheran/ work she does on behalf of AA- SportsBall 2017 is a celebration with a purpose. Each year, the the presentation of awards to NYU Langone Health System, IUH all year long. The elegant Institute honors individuals and organizations that are making sig- this year’s laudatory honorees: Alliant Insurance Services, evening ended with a delicious nificant contributions to urban communities in the areas of health, Soledad O’ Brien, award-win- BMW of North America, doc- dessert bar and dancing. On education, medical research, community service, and philanthropy. ning journalist, speaker, and tortetteh, GNYHA Services, their way out, each guest re- The funds raised at SportsBall support the Institute’s innovative community health education programs and research initiatives. Arthur Ashe founded the Institute in 1992, just two months before his death from AIDS, in response to the disproportionate amount of illness and death in urban communities from preventable diseases. Arthur knew that many of these diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension, were the result of inadequate health care delivery, late detection, and insufficient health education. About AAIUH

Darelle Revis, Soledad O’Brien, Harri- In 1992, Arthur Ashe established The Arthur Ashe Institute for ette Mandeville, Dr. Edgar Mandeville AAIUH staff Urban Health (AAIUH) in partnership with SUNY Downstate intentionally, moved by the institution’s long history of serving immigrants and low-income Brooklyn residents as well as staff and faculty’s research. AAIUH, located in multi-ethnic Brooklyn, collaborates with community members to design, incubate and replicate neighborhood-based interventions that address health conditions that disproportionately affect minorities. Recognizing the complexity of the economic and social determinants of health, the Institute partners with a wide variety of grassroots and institutional organizations to provide after-school science enrichment, outreach initiatives in Honoree Robert Gore, AAIUH Chairman trusted venues, and research and advocacy. Community Health Hon. David N. Din- SUNY Downstate Presi- Michael Clark, Natasha Brett Wright, Yvonna Harry Empowerment guides and unifies all of the Institute’s work. kins, David Ushery dent Dr. Wayne J. Riley Alford (Ken Brown) Wright (Ken Brown) Carson BEACON, November 2 – November 8, 2017 newyorkbeacon.net 16 M The ‘QueenThe ofAllMedia’ pensthegospel truth! Miranda Witherspoon, Lin-Manuel cluded A-listthe crowd, which in- space,”open upthis shetold “It’sbrunch. I that not often Montecito, Calif., for a gospel sprawling, 65-acre estate in welcomed 250guests to her Oprah Winfreyof allMedia, Andra Day, Common perform rence, Oprah Bebe DonaldLaw Winans, Iger, executives that included andtopSoul” contributors ton Bon Jovi, Rhimes DuVernay, Shonda as dos, and Brown, dy , Kaling son Charreah K.Jack Roma Mark Burnett andRoma , along many with “Super Audrey J. Bernard Jeff Bezos, Julia Roberts, , Chrissy Metz Chrissy Compiled by Compiled 15, 2017 The Queen 15, 2017The On Sunday, October CAONTECITO, —

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Admission free that voters read the VOTER GUIDE you received in the mail for arguments figures who are convicted of a certain ART/CULTURE pro and con. Moreover, check online type of felony argument s about the Con Con and form 3) Amendment authorizing the THEATER: Hold the date, your own conclusion. use of Forest Preserve Land for Speci- November 20, when the 45t h An- 2) Amendment allowing partial fied Purposes. nual Vivian Robinson AUDEL- or total forfeiture of pension for public The last phase of the election season CO Awards will be held, at the has not been that kind to Mayor De- Symphony Space Theater at Blasio and Manhattan DA Cy Vance, 2537 Broadway, Manhattan. The whose reputations have been tainted Audelco awards are the BLACK by questionable donors. De Blasio is TONYS recognizing Black ex- Theodore M. Shaw revisiting pay to play charges, which I cellent in the theater arts. The never understand. Isn’t American pol- Audelco Awards is the November Center’s Executive Director and itics based on pay to play? Look at the Show of Shows. t Audelco hon- poet Kevin Young, who will President, the Congress, the Governor, cho Grace Jones announced that discuss his new book “BUNK: the NYS Assembly and Senate. What Thelma Pollard, Ishmael Reed, The Rise of Hoaxes, Humbug elected official is beyond accessibility Lynn Nottage, and Dominique &Plagiarists, Phonies, Post Facts to a major donor. Morrissey will be recipients of and Fake News,” which traces the Assemblywoman Inez Dickens Audelco Special Awards. 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Visit November 7, 6:30 to8:30 pm. is “Challenging Mental Health Dispari- audelco.org. 2) Join poetess/professor Nikki Inez Dickens ties through Communal Strength,” TALKS: The 22nd Annual Giovanni, who discusses her lat- Derrick Bell Lecture on Race in est poetry collection. “Between American Society will be held on the Lines: A GOOD CRY: What November 1 at 6 pm at Vander- We Learn from Tears and Laugh- lbilt Hall, NYU School of Law ter” who will be interviewed by NEWSMAKERS at 40 Washington Square South, MSNBC-TV anchor Joy Reid, on Veteran civil rights activist Derrick Manhattan. Legal scholar Theo- November 9, at 6:30 pm. Book Johnson, 49, was unanimously elected dore M. Shaw, Julius Chambers signing will follow both talks. President/CEO by the national Board of Distinguished Professor Of Law the NAACP. He is tasked with navigating and Director of the Center for the 109 year old organization through Civil Rights at the University of a period fraught with challenges The NC at Chapel Hill will present NAACP recently issued an advisory his lecture “RACE, RIGHTS In warning African Americans about their ATIME OF MADNESS; What safety and well being while patronizing Would Derrick Do, WWDD. The American Airlines. The advisory ef- brainchild of Dr. Janet Dewart fective October 21 is in response to Bell, the Lecture on Race began 4 egregious incidents experienced by in 1995 to celebrate her husband’s Black by the carrier in 2017. Legal scholar Derrick Bell’s 65th Harlem News Publisher Pat Steven- birthday, and was initially funded Kevin Young son is back at work with a vengeance, by Friends of Derrick Bell and after her battle with cancer. Glamour Pat Stevenson the Geneva Crenshaw Society. DANCE: Misty Copeland, and aplomb were her predominant traits The NYU School of Law has the first African American fe- at the DeBlasio fundraiser attended by Greene, Vy Higginsen; Rene La- maintained it. male principal dancer with the Chirlane McCray, First Lady Of NYC vergneau; Raymond Lewis, Sharon Lo- BETWEEN THE LINES American Ballet Theatre, comes at the Cove Lounge…….BID 125 ex- pez; Natika Martin; Stanley McIntosh; TALKS At the Schomburg, locat- uptown to the Harlem Stage Gate- ecutive director Barbara Askins was Anthony Nelson; Kenneth Reynolds; ed at 515 Malcoln X Boulevard, house to lead a ballet class to en- among Harlem elites at the DeB gala. Dr. Condolezza Rice; Gloria Horsford Harlem. 1) Join Schomburg gage young ballerinas in Harlem, She invited everyone to save the date, Turruella; Chet Whye, Jr; Theresa Ra- who attend the Dance Theater of November 16 for the Harlem Holiday cine; Gabrielle Union, Anita Webster, Harlem and the Harlem School Lights ceremony celebrating its 25 An- RIP: National theater treasure Bob of the Arts., on November 6, at 5 niversary, along 125 Street from Fifth Guillaume, 89, died. He was a master pm. The Class can be viewed by Avenue to Marginal Street,, from 3-8 actor who mastered drama and musicals young and old dance enthusiasts. pm. Visit Harlemlightitup.com. and then dominated network TV with It will be followed by a Copeland SCORPIOS Dr. Debra Ann Byrd; shoes like SOAP, BENSON. He was conversation with dancer/actress LeRoy Clarke; Sean (P. Diddy) Combs; a household name in musical theater Carmen de Lavallade about Sandra Trim DaCost; Rev. Jacques De- with credits in GUYS AND DOLLS, “BEING THE FIRST.” Harlem Graff, Drake; Joy Elliott; Dr. Lonnetta PURLIE and the PHANTOM OF THE Stage Gatehouse is located at 150 Gaines; Whoopi Goldberg; Loretta OPERA. Grace Jones Convent Avenue.

A Harlem-based management consultant, Victoria Horsford can be reached at [email protected] BEACON, November 2 – November 8, 2017 newyorkbeacon.net 18 A A Actor Robert Guillaume on Domino’s recording) onhis1975 Shame” (first called “Ain’t Ita Shame” many others. Ricky Nelson, among andJohnLennon, Zeppelin, Cheap Trick, Randy Newman, became rock standards, covered by Led Daveducer andpartner Bartholomew, most co-written hislongtime with pro- his rolling-river pianostyle. Hishits, charming, Creole-flecked voice, and songs Dixieland fused rhythms, his Orleans upbringing, Domino’s signature camethat before. to hisNew Thanks to New Orleans,” soundedlike nothing Walkin,’” “BlueMonday” and“Walking and 1960. string of11top between 10hits 1955 to Presley in record sales to a thanks Fame, andwas reportedly only second ducted Rock into the andRoll Hall of Domino was among first the acts in- Lewis, Lee andJerry Chuck Berry butitstuck. nickname, about the big!”as Domino was initially hesitant if hekeeps eating, he’s going to bejust told onecrowd, “Icall him‘Fats,’ ‘cause Waller andpartly because, Diamond as keyboard-playing predecessors like Fats Antoine “Fats” —partly inhomage to Diamond’s band,Diamondnicknamed playing pianoinlocal bandleader Billy New Orleans Hideaway Club. While his music. spring factory away as to supplement like hauling ice andworking at abed- dropped outofhigh school, jobs taking by he was time the ateenager. At 14,he in New Orleans tonks andbars honky ino was playing pianoandperforming Associated Press. the hisdeath to confirmed Louisiana, Jefferson the coroner’sParish office in 89. Mark Bone, chief investigator with aShame,”That diedatage has the of Hill”and“Ain’t likehits “Blueberry voicethe andpianobehind enduring battled prostate cancer inrecent years. wife Donna Guillaumetold CNN he had Angeles.home inLos Hewas 89.His R&R Pioneer Antoine “Fats”R&R Pioneer Domino89 Remembering “Benson” star, at dead 89 Lennon, whoremadeLennon, “Ain’t a That alsoincluded hits Those “I’m ofElvisA contemporary Presley, Domino’s career was kicked off at in 1928, Antoine “Fats”Born Dom- of Rock andRoll (R&R), and good-natured symbol dawn ofthe ntoine “Fats” Domino, genial, the TV series “Benson,” series TV diedat his known for role histitle inthe ctor Robert Guillaume, best Entertainment Antoine “Fats” Domino Orleans.” and blues I’d been playin’ down inNew wasn’t anything same rhythm butthe rock androll,” heonce said, “butit “Everybody callin’ started my music ly modest abouthisaccomplishments: imagethan talking, dothe was- typical who preferred to let his music rather lyrics; that’s key.” the Domino himself, groove. songs Andtheir allhadsimple a hipset ofchord changes, andacool Stone in2004. songwriters ever,” Dr. Johntold Rolling were probably greatest the team of and hispartner, Dave Bartholomew, andPaulLennon McCartney, Domino fora lot ofmemories me.” “After John pany myself on,” hesaid in1975.“Ithas bought for himby hislate mother. heevertune to play, learned onaguitar special meaning for him:Itwas first the Rock &Roll song album,said the had Mossburg, CNN) Bysaid Cheri Mrs. Guillaume. (Story husband. Hewas agreat, great person,” weeks. “Hewas agood father andagood visiting father their with inhis final children, all ofwhomhadspent time Night.” on “A Different World” “Sports and roles followed,of TV including turns formance role in1985.Dozens inthe ActorLead inaComedy for hisper won anEmmy Award for Outstanding sitcom “Benson”from 1979–1986.He ed butler(BensonDuBois)onthe King.” Lion “The mated film role (Rafiki)inDisney’s as 1994ani- making peoplelaugh. He treasured his loved making music, and entertaining and inhissleep,” Guillaume said. wishes they by could, surrounded love “They always hadasimple melody, “It was first the song I could accom- Robert Guillaume is survived by four level-head the as Guillaume starred - She addedthat herhusbandreally went“He kinda way the everyone - shows thatfeatured acts, himandother took place during early rock androll Rolling Stone that in 2007 about riots began “A” letter the with ).Asked by had eight children (allofwhosenames a notorious homebody who eventually Presley at orLewis. 20,hewas Married no wasn’t a larger-than-life figure like to come. Domino’s soundandimage for decades was ahuge R&Bhitandestablished didn’t Fat make top 40,“The the Man” earliestof the rock records. Although it “Junker’s Blues” that many consider one a rewrite drug-addiction ofthe song first single, Imperial “The Fat Man,” to his label. 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GitYou“I’m Gonna Suc “Revenge Nerds” ofthe and for infilmssuchas parts painter andactor known From the start of his career,From start the Domi- Later, atsame club, the Domino met “It was just a gig,” he told The He went onto play wide receiver inWestBorn Virginia in player poet, turned professional football ctor Casey, Bernie a - - Actor Casey Bernie - - nerstone isstill there.” churchand ifthe down, burns cor the new church andyou lay cornerstone, the “Just like cornerstone — you the build a history, said Bartholomew Domino is Williams.da Norah Jones, Lenny Kravitz, andLucin- Tom Petty, Robert Plant, Willie Nelson, ing covers by Elton John,Nell Young, album featurall-star Domino tribute In 2007, he released Goin’ Home year). top albumsofthe it oneofthe acclaimed works (Rolling Stone named storm, became oneofhismost the after Kickin’ gave Domino a renewed life. gold records. possessions, including almost allofhis to meandeverybody else, you know?” rescue. “Just onething thathappened, missin’ nothing,’” the Domino said after children,their into aboat. lifted “Iain’t hiswifewith Rosemary andoneof Domino was eventually rescued and, that hewas reports initial After missing, Katrina. roofto during the Hurricane Lower Ward Ninth homewas flooded 2005, hewas back news inthe his after for success. hisinitial decades after In in hishotel room.” jewelry andwas known to cook beans hadathinga bit, for fancy cars and side, “Offstage,than-dark he gambled M. 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Law.” cluding “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” had anumberoftelevision credits in- and “Black Gunn.” Casey Bernie also eran JimBrown in“...tick...tick...tick” opposite fellowalso starred NFL vet and “Never Say Never Again.” Casey FellWho to “Brian’s Earth,” Song” cluding “Boxcar Man “The Bertha,” in 1969. sequel Magnificent toSeven,” “The Magnificent ofthe “Guns Seven,” a professional acting career began with always wanted to be a painter.” Casey’s Of his partner’s to rock contributions As disastrous itwas, as also Katrina storm, he lostIn the most of his it happened I guess. I’mjust sorry Domino continued to record andtour In 1960,Domino released hislast top He appeared insome35films,- , anew albumreleased ayear Casey said in1999.“ButI and adedicated athlete,” exhibit ofhisworks. Angelou said ofa2003 my path less crooked,” my road less rocky, and Angelou. makes “Hisart minds, including Maya captivated many famous china.” sea diver andalsomake A mancan beadeep- combinations oftalents. People have tremendous “I was abig, agile, fast inparticular,His art, By Don Thomas By Alive and , an - - - 19 BEACON, November 2 – November 8, 2017 newyorkbeacon.net AUDREY'S REEL WHIRL Mary J. Blige stuns in the Jim Crow murky tale, ‘Mudbound’ lively Q&A and after party. wife Laura (Carey Mulligan) “Mudbound,” an adaptation struggles to keep the faith in co-written by Virgil Williams her husband’s losing venture. and Rees, is the timeless and Meanwhile, Hap and Florence timely story of two families — Jackson (Rob Morgan, Mary one black, one white — bound J. Blige) — sharecroppers together by the farmland of who have worked the land for the Mississippi Delta during generations — struggle bravely the Jim Crow era. What makes to build a small dream of their this movie so Oscar worthy own despite the rigidly enforced is its powerful cast — Carey social barriers they face. The Mulligan, Garrett Hedlund, war upends both families’ Jason Mitchell, Jason Clarke, plans as their returning loved Jonathan Banks, Mary J. ones, Jamie McAllan (Garrett Blige and Rob Morgan – who Hedlund) and Ronsel Jackson portray the richly nuanced re- (Jason Mitchell), forge a fast but lationships between the McAl- uneasy friendship that challeng- lans and the Jacksons. es the brutal realities of the Jim Each cast member was Scene from “Mudbound” Crow South where they live. hand-picked by Rees who “Mudbound” is A Netflix By Audrey J. Bernard knew exactly whom she want- remarkable roster of female DEETS: Set in the rural Film in Association with MAC- Film Reviewer ed to play each role. This department heads — including American South during World RO MEDIA and ARMORY included Clarke, who first cinematographer Rachel Mor- War II, Dee Rees’ Mudbound FILMS in Association with he Queen of Hip-Hop met the director through his rison, editor Mako Kamit- is an epic story of two families BLACK BEAR PICTURES Soul Mary J. Blige, iPhone’s FaceTime in the back suna, composer Tamar-Kali pitted against one another by an ELEVATED FILMS and can now add serious ac- of a car; Blige, who, Rees said, Brown, Oscar nominee sound a ruthless social hierarchy, yet JOULE FILMS Production. Ttress to her long list of credits. brought an “outer reserve and engineer Pud Cusack and bound together by the shared “Mudbound” is produced by Blige stunned attendees at the inner vulnerability” to her makeup department head An- farmland of the Mississippi Carl Effenson, Sally Jo Effen- 55th New York Film Festival character; and Mulligan, who gie Wells — to bring the past Delta. Mudbound follows the son, Cassian Elwes, Charles screening of “Mudbound” at struck a unique duality as the into the present and shine a McAllan family, newly trans- King, Christopher Lemole, Alice Tully Hall on Thursday, film’s lead protagonist. “I just light on a chapter of American planted from the quiet civility Kim Roth, and Tim Zajaros. October 12, 2017 with her love different voices and fac- history rarely seen on-screen of Memphis and unprepared for The film will be released on emotionally crushing perfor- es,” Rees told us. “For each of before. Sadly, the more things the harsh demands of farming. Friday, November 17, 2018 by mance in celebrated filmmaker these roles, I needed someone change, the more they stay the Despite the grandiose dreams Netflix Film. (Photos by Getty Dee Rees’ vivid depiction of who embodied the spirit of same as witnessed in this period of Henry (Jason Clarke), his Images for Netflix Film) the 1940s American South it. In Carey’s case, I needed a piece that could be compared in the film based on the in- person to play both civilized to what’s happening in our ternational bestselling novel and farm wife, and she just fit country now and the relevant by Hillary Jordan. The red that perfectly.” problems we still face including carpet New York premiere In addition to her extraor- racism, sexism, and post-trau- screening was followed by a dinary cast, Rees helmed a matic stress disorder.

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21 THEATER TALK BEACON, November 2 – November 8, 2017 newyorkbeacon.net ‘Once on This Island’ bursts with Caribbean colors, rhythms & dance Brown. The musical presentation and meet & greet took place at the Manhattan Movement & Arts Center in New York City and featured performances by Hailey Kilgore (Ti Moune); Lea Salonga (Erzulie); Merle Dandridge (Papa Ge); Alex Newell (Asaka); Quentin Earl Darrington (Agwe); and Isaac Powell (Daniel). Ar- den also introduced Camille A. Brown (Choreographer); and the Tony Award-winning writing team of Lynn Ahrens Once on This Island’s music & Stephen Flaherty (Book/ makers Stephen Flaherty and Lyrics & Music) based on the scribe Lynn Ahrens with director By Audrey J. Bernard novel “My Love, My Love” by Cast of Once on This Island Michael Arden Rosa Guy. he revival of the Olivier The pulsating production — rington), on a remarkable quest sondra James (Storyteller), Da- Award-winning and Tony replete with Caribbean colors, to reunite with the man who has vid Jennings (Armand), Grasan Award-nominated Best rhythms and dance – is one of captured her heart. This produc- Kingsberry (Storyteller), Loren TMusical Once on This Island the liveliest productions ever! tion transforms the reality of a Lott (Storyteller), Kenita R. will begin preview performanc- This eye-candy production – tropical village devastated by Miller (Mama Euralie), Isaac es on Thursday, November 9, which transforms the reality a storm into a fantastical world Powell (Daniel), T. Oliver 2017 and officially open on of a tropical village devastated alive with hope. Reid (Storyteller), Aurelia Sunday, December 3 at the by a storm into a fantastical In this incarnation of Williams (Storyteller) and Mia Circle in the Square Theatre, world alive with hope – tells Once On This Island Lea Williamson (Little Girl). This 235 West 50th Street, New the story of Ti Moune (Hailey Salonga, Alex Newell, Mer- production will feature new York City. Press representa- Kilgore), a fearless peasant le Dandridge and Quentin orchestrations by original orches- tive Adrian Bryan-Brown, girl who falls in love with a Earl Darrington, are joined trator Michael Starobin who is of Boneau/ Bryan-Brown, wealthy boy from the other side by newcomer, Hailey Kilgo- joined by AnnMarie Milazzo. Once on This Island’s Alex New- introduced Tony nominee di- of the island. When their divid- re with Phillip Boykin (Ton- Special shout out to marketing ell, Merle Dandridge, Lea Salon- rector Michael Arden, who ed cultures keep them apart, Ti ton Julian), Darlesia Cear- consultant Cherine Anderson ga, Quentin Earl Darrington introduced the media to the cast Moune is guided by the pow- cy (Storyteller), Rodrick Cov- and BBB account executive who then performed several erful island gods, Erzulie (Lea ington (Storyteller), Emerson Imani Punch who did a great job Group tickets are available at striking scenes from the musi- Salonga), Asaka (Alex Newell), Davis (Little Girl), Alysha coordinating the meet and greet. www.YourBroadwayGenius. cal choreographed by the crit- Papa Ge (Merle Dandridge), Deslorieux (Andrea), Tyler Tickets for Once on This Island com. (Photos by Emilio Ma- ically-acclaimed Camille A. and Agwe (Quentin Earl Dar- Hardwick (Storyteller), Cas- are on sale through Telecharge. drid-Kuser @Broadway.com) Broadway-aimed new musical ‘Angels’ is devilishly delicious sical arrangements from David Holmes and album producer Rich Fowler. Angels tells the epic story of the ancient war between the Angels and Lucifer’s fallen minions. This timeless tale of good versus evil, hope versus despair, angels versus demons, is told through the eyes of Sera, the Angel of Light. Though she is gifted with the power to control light, she aspires to a more heroic role. Lucifer n Wednesday, October opposes Sera, causing chaos Marcus Cheong, Alan H. Green, Laura Osnes, Marcus Cheong, Josh Young, Laura Osnes, 25, 2017 live music filled for the Angels and the humans Rich Fowler, Robert Cuccioli, Mark Kang Robert Cuccioli, Stephen Cerf the room at The Gold they protect. Sera must find the OBar on Broome Street, NYC courage to rise in victory over ‘Bethany,’ and Stefanie Clouse Wood. Claire Wojciechowski Joab, Titus, Rebekah, Bethany, where cast members, guests and Lucifer and fulfill her purpose. as ‘Sofiel.’ Additional vocalists of Matt Ross Public Relations Fallen; “I’m Not Bad”–Lu- VIPs attended the album launch The cast of “Angels” includes on the album include Jane Leslie is the press representative. cifer, Dasher, Vixen, Moore; party for an original studio cast two-time Tony Award-nom- Anderson, Hugh Wilson, Nicky The album released on Friday, “Peace”–Sera, Rebekah, Joab, recording album produced by inee Laura Osnes as ‘Sera,’ Kurta, Tim Moxey, Gabrielle October 27, 2017 is available on Reuben, Fallen; “Where You Marcus Cheong and Mark Tony Award-nominee Rob- Lee, Mark Friedlander, Han- iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, and Can Dream” – Sera; “Why Kang from the Broadway-aimed ert Cuccioli as ‘Lucifer,’ Tony nah J. Peterson, James Tehero, other major music retailers; and (Reprise)” – Michael; “Every new musical Angels. The lavish Award-nominee Josh Young as Daniel Thornton, and Mikaela is now available for pre-order at Cloud”–Sofiel, Sera, Stratus; watering hole with its rich gold- ‘Tyriel,’ Alan H. Green as ‘Ga- Thornton. BroadwayRecords.com and Am- “Perfect Disguise” – Stratus; theme décor was the perfect briel,’ Alexandra Zorn as ‘Re- The band for Angels com- azon. The track listing embraces: “Let’s Deal”–Lucifer, Tyriel; place for the release party as bekah/Vixen,’ Stephen Cerf as prises Mitch Farmer (drums “Let There Be Light”–Gabriel, “The Giving” – Fallen; “Fallen this album aims to go gold! The ‘Michael/Dasher/Joab,’ Kevin T. / percussion), Ben Whincop Angels; “I Believe in Angels”– Angel”–Lucifer, Fallen; “Without private listening party featured Collins as ‘Stratus/Dasher/Titus/ (bass), Jeff Camilleri (bass) Sera, Rebekah; “To Make a You Here” – Tyriel; “To Make inspirational songs from the Reuben,’ Elizabeth Ann Berg as and Charmaine Ford (keys). Difference” – Sera; “To Make a Difference–Hark (Reprise)” – original musical brought to life David Holmes served as the a Difference – Hark”–Gabriel, Angels; “Star of the Show”–Lu- by a star-studded cast of Tony music director, with Tauesa Sera, Angels; “Hell”–Dasher, cifer, Fallen; “Remember Me” nominated and award-winning Tofa serving as music co-direc- Vixen, Moore; “Hell (Reprise)”– – Sera, Lucifer, Fallen; “I Believe Broadway performers including tor and Jane Lesley Anderson Lucifer, Dasher, Vixen, Moore; in Angels (Reprise)”–Rebekah, two-time Tony Award-nom- serving as assistant music di- “Why”–Gabriel, Stratus, Tyriel, Bethany, Angels; and “One True inee Laura Osnes, Tony rector. The assistant director is Sophiel, Sera; “Hold On”–Beth- Friend (Reprise)”–Tyriel, Sera, Award-nominee Robert Cucci- Breanna Hickson. Orchestral any, Rebekah; “If Only” – Sera; Gabriel, Angels. Visit www.ser- oli, Tony Award-nominee Josh arrangements are by Daniel “War”–Lucifer, Gabriel, Fallen, aangels.com for the latest news Young and Alan H. Green. Alan H. Green & Robert Cuc- Thornton and the original vo- Angels; “One True Friend”– and information. (Photos by This recording features new mu- cioli perform a medley of songs cal arrangements are by Linda Sera, Tyriel; “Rise Up”–Lucifer, Timothy Miller) BEACON, November 2 – November 8, 2017 newyorkbeacon.net 22 I N skillfully directs cast the of restraining orders. threats and of crime, horrific lead-up to aDmitriev) the convincingly played by Alex (a distracted Senior Citizen, Council memberMark Swift re-zoning, manipulation ofCity attempts, threats ofvengeful ences have witnessed bribery hour drama ended,audi- has RoboCalls! versations are mistaken for bles so badly, hisphonecon- Burby) bumbles andmum- candidate Will Brown (Joe course enjoys other whilethe low water rate local golf the questioning curiously the represent middle-class, the (Jackie promises to Jenkins) her opponents. Anna Albright and we’re early introduced to forplans to run re-election., style suggest Clinton) Hillary Liz Amberly whoselookand Hadley (played brilliantly by Caucasian. here are principals and allthe a predominately whitetown, that Paddock came from. It’s SouthEast ofNevada corner 2011 in that small town in the on events occurred that in Vegas Casino. Butitisbased aLas546 persons outside cently 58andwounded killed “Mesquite, NV”are ofdialogue… lines Review “Freight: Five The Incarnations ofAbel Green” Review - inmulti turning man drama, Abelas one- Green inthe (Alphonse Nicholson) stars andcharismatic talented The phrase.drama behind the and eminently accessible dicating rich, evocative, the Director Cote Thomas Before intriguing the two year,That Mayor Linda Abel Green”—fails at in- FiveThe of Incarnations awkwardts title—“Freight: By Kelly B. Ernece By Kelly B. Ernece phen Paddock whore play is not about Ste o, despite this title, the Drama Critic Drama OFF OFF

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