Grace Byers of Fox’S Music-Industry Primetime Drama, Empire
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www.theaustinvillager.com THE COURIER THE VILLAGER/September 2, 2016 ~ Page 5 The Merge Summit featured Colin Kaepernick Takes a Stand by Not many participants including Standing for the National Anthem by: Terrance Smith Special to the AFRO Grace Byers of Fox’s music-industry primetime drama, Empire San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick holds the football during warmups before a preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) San Francisco 49ers that, you’ve got to respect veterans in this country. quarterback Colin the flag and stand up with Kaepernick’s ex- Kaepernick is exercising your teammates.” teammate Alex Boone, his constitutional right to Cruz believes that it is now a member of the Min- protest. However, during more so about comradery nesota Vikings, said “I un- the most recent preseason instead of pledging alle- derstand it…but at the game against the Green giance to the United same time you should Bay Packers his protest States, however standing have some respect for derived national attention. at all for Kaepernick seems people who served, espe- Protesting, for difficult to do. cially people that lost their Kaepernick’s case, is sitting “When there is sig- life to protect our free- out the National Anthem nificant change and I feel dom.” during the 49ers pre- like this flag represents Therefore Kaepernick season games. Reported what it is suppose to rep- responded to those who felt by NBC News, the reason resent and this country is he disrespected the mili- to protest from Kaepernick representing its people tary. “I have great respect himself, is “There are a lot the way that it is suppose for the men and women - American actress known for her role as Anika Grace Byers of things that are going on to then I’ll stand”, said who have fought for this Calhoun in the Fox music-industry prime time drama, Empire, is that are unjust and people Kaepernick. country…I mean people are featured on Merge Summit panel discussing Faith, Love and Success. aren’t being held account- In a statement re- dying in vain because this Photo by Naomi Richard able for and that’s some- leased by the National country isn’t holding their CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 thing that needs to Football League in wake of end of the bargain up as far change.” these events, the NFL says as -you know- giving free- McReynolds (Gospel can actor and singer Franklin Entertainment- For some this isn’t players are “encouraged” dom and justice and liberty Artist) and Ezekiel (The known for playing Andre DeVon Franklin; CEO of the best method or way to to stand during the Na- to everybody. Poet). Lyon in the Fox music-in- Revelations Entertain- warrant change. Some feel tional Anthem but not re- But regardless, From August 26- dustry prime time drama, ment- Lori McCreary; Film that Kaepernick should re- quired. So Kaepernick Kaepernick has his reasons 27th, 60 top level enter- Empire-Trai Byers; Ameri- Producer/CEO, 1019 En- spect the flag. As reported won’t face any penalty for for opting out of the Na- tainment executives led can actress, known for her tertainment-Ralph Win- by USA Today, in reaction his actions, in which he tional Anthem. interactive discussions, role as Anika Calhoun in ter; EMPIRE’s actor Cast- to Kaepernick, New York said he will continue to do “Ultimately it’s to workshops and Master the Fox music-industry ing Director/Producer Giants Wide Receiver Vic- so, but the public backlash bring awareness and make Class sessions in personal primetime drama, Empire- (Empire, The Butler)-Leah tor Cruz said “Regardless may not be so kind. people realize what’s re- branding, music, televi- Grace Byers; Vice Presi- Daniels-Butler; Head Of of how you feel about the The outrage on social ally going on in this coun- sion, film, creative devel- dent and Global Chief Di- Television for Will Packer things that are going on in media and news outlets try” said Kaepernick. “This opment, and new media. versity Officer, Walgreens Productions-Korin America today and the mostly point to his actions country stands for free- In addition to the enrich- Boots Alliance- Steve Huggins; and the list goes things that are going on instead of the reasons why dom, liberty and justice for ment seminars, guests had Pemberton; Co-Chairman on. across the world with gun he is protesting. Many feel all and that’s not happen- the opportunity to partici- of De Passe Jones Enter- “What a better place violence and things like that he is disrespecting ing for all right now.” pate in the Wellness tainment -Suzanne de to bring the Word than Lounge® featuring a num- Passe; Emmy nominated amongst the brightest of ber of wellness and relax- and Peabody Award Win- stars and influencers in the Olympic ation services. ning Motion picture and entertainment industry,” The Merge Summit television producer and said The Merge Summit featured participants in- owner of Martin Chase Co-Founder and Co-Chair Gold cluding: Multi-Platinum Productions – Debra Mar- Robi Reed. “We need as Grammy Award Winning tin Chase; Vice President many beacons of love Medalist Singer/TV Personality- Of Talent & Casting for and hope as we can find Michelle Williams; Original Programming at to light a path in these Simone Grammy Award Multi- BET Networks-Robi Reed ; days and The Merge Platinum Recording Artist- Head Of Talent and Casting Summit is the place Biles The Game; Grammy for ABC- Ayo Davis; Presi- where those like minds Award Winning Universal dent of Studio Lambert- meet. I’m excited to see Motown Gospel Recording Greg Goldman; Film Pro- us climb to a new plateau Welcomed Artist-Tasha Cobbs; Ameri- ducer/ President /CEO of this year.” Home to Texas Rio Gold Medalist Simone Biles (Michael Ciaglo/Houston Chronicle via AP) HOUSTON (AP) — George Bush Interconti- loons arranged like a Fans waved American nental Airport in Hous- U.S. flag. flags and cheered as ton. Biles — who won Olympic gold medalist Mayor Sylvester four gold medals in Rio Simone Biles arrived Turner was among the — thanked the well- home in Texas follow- dignitaries on hand and wishers and said she ing the games in Rio de proclaimed Wednesday was “thrilled” at the re- Janeiro. as “Simone Biles Day” ception. The 19-year-old in Houston. Turner pre- A parade for Biles gymnast from Spring sented Biles with a copy was planned later Robi Reed, Suzanne de Passe, Dr. Holly Carter and Traci Lynn Blackwell thanked the crowd of the official proclama- Wednesday in Spring, during "Master Class / A conversation with Suzanne de Passe." Wednesday as part of tion, amid a backdrop of where her family oper- Photo by Naomi Richard the celebration at red, white and blue bal- ates a gymnastics center..