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Attorney, consultant and civil rights leader, Vernon Jordan who died on March 1 was memorialized Tuesday at a service attended by former presidents, political, business and social leaders, p6 BEACON, March 17 – March 23, 2021 newyorkbeacon.com 2 T A judge to release him from jail wrote. tions persuasive,”Lamberth the seriousnessofhisac- the evidence and minimize many attemptstomanipulate The Courtfindsnoneofhis ary 6th bypolice officers. Capitol building on Janu who waswelcomedintothe himself asapeacefulperson peaceful and harmless.capitol actions onJanuary6were from reality” by claiming his having shown“a detachment arrest. HerebukedChansleyas government ifputonhouse further attacks against the US unrepentant andcouldplot said that Jacob Chansleywas moves forward. must stay in jail while his case too dangeroustoreleaseand the Capitol insurrection is man” whowascharged in Chief ofU.S.ParkPolice becomes firstBlackwoman Raise afist:PamelaSmith in jail,judgerules ‘QAnon Shaman’ muststay ment career, the proud mem- of ChiefsPolice. International Association the Enforcement Executivesand Organization ofBlack Law She’s amember ofthe National the FBINational Academy. Bluff andthen graduated from University of Arkansas atPine degree ineducationfromthe areas. San Franciscometropolitan District, New York City and most iconic landmarks in the public, parksandthenation’s workforce that protects the the position. African American woman in its chief,becomingthefirst law enforcementagencyas the nation’s oldest federal ry after being chosen tolead Park Police, she makeshisto- 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. Chansley had asked the “Defendant characterizes Judge RoyceLamberth During her law enforce Smith earned a bachelor’s She’ll lead a 560-member Newyorkbeacon.com Smith A. after Pamela wenty-three years called “QAnonsha- Monday federal judge ruled CNN joined theU.S. that theso- - - the victimonJanuary6th.” members of Congress—was — notthe American peopleor contrary, hebelievesthat him,” Lamberth wrote. “To the ity ofthe allegations against not fullyappreciate the sever jail show thatdefendant does has madetothepublicfrom backfired. interview, whichseemstohave cluding hisrecentjailhouse ley’s wordsagainsthim,in- trial. The judgeusedChans- Chansley behind barspending Department’s request to keep and sidedwiththeJustice most ofChansley’s arguments ion methodicallydismantled clearly adangerousweapon. Lamberth determineditwas gued it was a flagpole, but a spearonJanuary6. the fact that Chansley carried ments but primarily hinged on several ofChansley’s argu- decision onMonday rejected him and hislawyer. Lamberth’s attention-grabbing moves from in recent weeks, in a series of of theyear, Smithstated. across thecountryby end Francisco and be implemented will initiallybegininSan within 90days. The program program forthedepartment establish abody-worncamera ately remarked thatshewould 230-year-old agency immedi Enforcement TrainingCenter. instructor attheFederalLaw canine handler and academy officer, fieldtrainingofficer, Inc. hasservedasapatrol ber ofZeta Phi Beta Sorority, “The statements defendant Lamberth’s 32-pageopin- Chansley’s lawyerhadar The newleaderofthe - - - R T criminal legal decarceration and makingthe aimed resolution at driving ranging criminallegalsystemreform People’s JusticeGuarantee for wide- Rep. Ayanna Pressley reintroduces a ‘choice’ sex unions,callingthema‘sin’ and Vatican saysitwillnotblesssame- sexuality. Dozens ofcoun- ernize itsapproachtohomo- the institutionwouldmod- for Catholicswhohadhoped proved thenote. and outsidetheChurch,ap- peoplebothwithinLGBTQ his welcomingtonetowards frequently been praised for bless sin,”thestatementadded. Faith, wrotein thestatement. gation fortheDoctrineof doctrinal office, theCongre- ered licit,”the Vatican’s top ual unionscannotbeconsid- the world. and lesbian Catholics around to disappointmillions of gay plans. certain is The stance jectively ordered”toGod’s “cannot be recognized as ob- them as sinful and said they unions asa“choice,”described Holy See referred to same-sex a lengthynoteonMonday, the munity. and much of the LGBTQ com- the chasmbetweenchurch Francis thatthreatenstowiden statement approved byPope sex unions,inacombative 2019, antee, equitable andjust. will—plain and simple—and system is a matter of political lution. “Creating a just legal the reintroduction of the reso- statement to all people,”Pressleysaidina the dignityandhumanityof community safety and center invest insolutionsthatpromote ate brutality and injustice and from institutions that perpetu forms that shift resources away ity topursuebold,structuralre- an opportunity and responsibil and criminaljustice. intersections ofracialjustice knowledge andaddressthe Congress seemsreadytoac- when the Democratic-led again byPressleyatatime The decisionisasetback Pope Francis,whohas God “doesnot and cannot “The blessing of homosex- in Explaining theirdecision The People’s Justice Guar “In this moment, we have Newyorkbeacon.com

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The People’s Justice says theCongresswoman’s impacted by thecarceral state, ists, advocates and individuals by conversationswithactiv- “people’s process,”informed lution came about through a a reality.” courage necessarytomakeit it’s timewedemonstratethe But blessingsame-sex The statementsaysthat “It isnotlicittoimparta The comprehensive reso- - - for adocumentary. ples union lawsforsame-sexcou- Francis had formist Pope. Catholic leadership of a more openand progressive those who imply ajudgmentonpersons.” of thesamesexdoesnot sons the blessing of unionsper that “thenegativejudgmenton statement, the Vatican insisted provided withtheMonday the question.Inacommentary andthefaithfulon from pastors as a“response”toquestions revealed plansofGod.” as objectivelyorderedtothe life that cannot berecognized ages “achoiceandawayof resolution. day whenreintroducing the ley in theHouseon Wednes - are personaltome,”saidPress - cerated parent,thesefailures described as “policy violence.” as being informed by what she accuratelytapsthat Pressley olence andmassincarceration responding issuesofpolice vi- munities of color, and the cor overcriminalization ofcom- Last year,Last that itseemed The decisionwillalarm The statementwasissued “Growing up with an incar when he gave an interview when he gave an interview pinned their hopes advocated for civil advocated forcivil on the re- - - - House passes 3 George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, heads to Senate BEACON, March 17 – March 23, 2021 newyorkbeacon.com By Stacy M Brown, NNPA Ben Crump and Antonio Ro- Newswire manucci issued a joint state- ment on behalf of the family he House on Wednesday of George Floyd. passed the George Floyd “We are deeply gratified Justice in Policing Act, and grateful for the leadership Tan ambitious police reform bill of the U.S. House of Represen- Biden: States should open that would ban chokeholds and tatives in passing the George overhaul qualified immunity Floyd Justice in Policing Act, protections for officers. responding to the mandate vaccinations to all adults by May 1 The legislation, H.R. 1280, issued by thousands of Ameri- By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA “We all lost something,” the officials said. passed 220-212 — although cans who took to the streets last Newswire President declared. The Administration also a Republican Congressman summer to raise their voices “A collective suffering, will double the number of Lance Gooden (R-Texas) said for change,” the lawyers wrote. ust hours after signing a collective sacrifice, a year pharmacies participating in he’d voted yes by mistake and “This represents a major into law his massive $1.9 filled with the loss of life. In the federal pharmacy program, changed the official record to step forward to reform the trillion American Rescue the loss, we saw how much making the vaccine available at reflect his opposition. relationship between police JPlan, President Joe Biden there was to gain. An appreci- more than 20,000 pharmacies The bill now heads to the officers and communities of addressed the nation and an- ation, respect and gratitude,” in locations convenient to all Senate where Democrats still color and impose accountabil- nounced the implementation he uttered. Americans. need 10 Republicans to vote ity on law enforcement officers of his next phase of a national Within his first hours in of- Pharmacies are also direct- yes for passage. whose conscious decisions strategy to put the pandemic in fice, President Biden launched ed to expand mobile operations While Democrats hold a preserve the life or cause the the country’s rear-view mirror. a comprehensive strategy to into the hardest-hit communi- slight majority in the Senate death of Americans, including The President declared that defeat the pandemic. He noted ties to reach more people. – 52-50, counting Vice Presi- so many people of color. Now he would direct states, tribes, that in the seven weeks since, The Administration promises dent Kamala Harris – sixty yes we urge the Senate to follow and territories to make all the Administration has de- to more than double the number votes are required for passage. suit and send this important adults eligible for the corona- livered more than 81 million of federally run mass vaccina- Congresswoman Karen legislation to President Biden.” virus vaccine by May 1. vaccinations and more people tion centers, run by FEMA, the Bass (D-Calif.), the Congres- The George Floyd Justice In his first prime-time ad- can visit their loved ones again. U.S. military, and other federal sional Black Caucus Chair, in Policing Act is named in dress since taking over the “There is more work to agencies in partnership with said she remains confident that honor of George Floyd, who Oval Office, President Biden do,” the President reminded states, to ensure that we reach enough Senate Republicans died May 25 after a White proclaimed a goal of getting viewers. the hardest-hit communities in will support the measure. Minneapolis police officer the nation closer to normal by He promised that the White this historic effort. Others agreed while ap- knelt on his neck for more the July 4 holiday. House COVID-19 Response “Finding light in the dark- plauding the action in the than eight minutes. The of- “If we do our part, if we Team has concluded that the ness is a very American thing House. ficer, Derek Chauvin, was do this together, by July 4, accelerated vaccination efforts to do,” President Biden said. “For too long, we have fired, and he faces charges there’s a good chance you, will enable prioritized vaccina- He also used the national endured the pain of watching of second-degree murder and your families, and friends will tions that will prove far enough platform to denounce racism or seeing the deaths of people manslaughter. His trial and be able to get together in your along by the end of April that and hate crimes against Asian of color, particularly Black jury selection are scheduled backyard or in your neighbor- officials could lift all eligibility Americans, whom the previous men and women, at the hands to begin Monday. hood and have a cookout and restrictions at that time. Administration targeted as the of rogue police officers who The bill would ban neck a barbecue and celebrate Inde- The President outlined a cause of the pandemic. operate with impunity and take restraints and “no knock” pendence Day,” he noted as he “ramped-up effort” to create “There have been vicious it upon themselves to be the ar- warrants in drug cases at the stared firmly into the television more places for people to get hate crimes against Asian biters of life and death,” Con- federal level. It would also camera. vaccinated, enabling officials Americans who’ve been at- gresswoman Maxine Waters reform qualified immunity, a Speaking from the East to reach those hardest hit and tacked, harassed, blamed, and declared. “The trauma that our tenet that makes it difficult to Room of the White House, most challenging to reach. scapegoated,” President Biden communities feel is only made sue officers. President Biden said returning Over the next six weeks, remarked. worse by the ways in which we “America’s standing in the to normal requires everyone the Administration will de- “At this very moment, so are forced to reckon with the world as a beacon for justice to continue wearing face cov- liver vaccines directly to up many of them, our fellow reality that Black people are demands that we live up to erings, social distancing, and to an additional 700 commu- Americans, are on the front over 3.5 times more likely to the principles of justice in getting vaccinated. nity health centers that reach lines of this pandemic trying to be killed by police than White everything we stand for,” Con- More than 529,000 Ameri- underserved communities, save lives and still are forced to people, and Black teenagers gresswoman Frederica Wilson cans have died since the pan- increasing the total number live in fear for their lives just are 21 times more likely to be announced. “The passage of demic began, and nearly 30 of participating communi- walking down streets in Amer- killed by police than White this bill pushes us further along million have contracted the ty health centers across the ica. “It’s wrong, it’s un-Ameri- teenagers.” the path toward realizing jus- virus. country to 950, White House can, and it must stop.” Civil rights attorneys tice for all. This Georgia Democrat denounces ‘Jim Crow in a suit and tie’ as she shines light on GOP voter suppression CNN) make voting harder in mul- and other strongholds that can vote, where and when tiple states following former Democrats have lately tried to could define the future of tacey Abrams’ stark warn- President Donald Trump’s loss challenge. America’s political system ing about Georgia’s new and his lies about ballot fraud, Abrams, the 2018 Dem- and therefore represents one election bill being racist is and Washington Democrats’ ocratic gubernatorial nomi- of the most important issues Sshining a spotlight on a nation- vast federal election and civil nee in Georgia and a voting currently before the coun- wide battle over whose voices rights bill that would counter rights activist who helped try. Many of the disputes will be heard at the ballot box, such efforts. President Joe Biden become between Republicans and as Republicans around the Flurries of bills have been the first Democrat in nearly Democrats concern rules and country try to suppress voting introduced in the key battle- three decades to carry the procedures that were intro- rights. ground states that decided the state, has been in the trench- duced to make voting — the The Georgia Democrat’s 2020 election and were the es, getting people out to core and vital bedrock of a comments on CNN Sunday focus of Trump’s attempts to exercise a right that is again democratic system — easier come amid a building show- undermine it, but Republicans under threat. and more universal amid the down over GOP efforts to are also ramping up in Texas The clashes over who pandemic. BEACON, March 17 – March 23, 2021 newyorkbeacon.com 4 M after royal racismcontroversy visiting Blackhealthcare workers Prince Charlesgetsclownedfor Morgan’s comments complaint toITV aboutPiers Meghan Marklemadeformal from theBritishpress. to thetreatmentshereceived a mentalhealthbreakdowndue thoughts andsuffered through claims thatMarklehadsuicidal ter hevoiced doubtsabout ing the popular daytime af that Morgan wouldbeleav- comments abouther. ITV regarding hisdisparaging complaint toBritishbroadcaster of viewerswhomadeaformal kle reported that Morning Britain. Nowit’s being on his hostingposition Morganvacated head Piers had national conservativetalking stunned todiscoverthatinter health and thatwouldbeabadlook child mightbeborntoodark the royalfamilyworriedher noting that senior members of security,” that he wasn’t going to receive be different fromprotocol,and be aprince.whichwould might bewhenhe’s born.” tions abouthowdarkhisskin were “concerns and conversa- protection —andthatthere son wasdeniedaroyaltitleand CBS, Marklerevealedthather which aired Sunday night on workers foraPRstunt. view by using Black healthcare kle’s bombshell Mar Harry and Meghan peared torespond Tuesday, ITV confirmed Tuesday, theworldwas “They didn’t wanthimto During theOprahinterview, Charles ap- *Prince was one of the thousands was oneofthethousands Newyorkbeacon.com Newyorkbeacon.com about her mental Markle waslying organ claimedthat she told Winfrey,told she Meghan Mar Oprah inter Oprah Prince Good - - - - - its “harmandoffence rules.” launched aninvestigationunder the segment and in response over 41,000complaintsabout reported thatithadreceived UK mediaregulatorOfcom suffered from suicide ideation, didn’t believeMarkleever cast whereMorgan saidhe of Morgan’s attacks.” not relatetothepersonalnature noted that, “the complaint did mental healthissues,”theyalso degrade theseriousnessof on othersandhowitcould gan’s comments could have concerned the impact Mor “Meghan’s complaint to ITV has nothingfurthertoadd.” has accepted this decisionand network saidon Tuesday. “ITV Good MorningBritain,”the cided nowisthetime to leave with ITV, PiersMorgan hasde- user added. ed asaracist,”another Twitter to blackpeopleafterbeingout- racist thanimmediatelytalking racist tryingtoprovehe’s nota fin tweeted. 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BEACON, March 17 – March 23, 2021 newyorkbeacon.com 6 V America’ Biden saysheknewthe‘Soulof freedom business’ President Clinton:‘Vernon Jordanwasinthe Jordan at HowardUniversity’s Jordan’s familytoeulogize corporate trailblazers joined ident Frederickandseveral Mayor Muriel Bowser, Pres- ident Bill Clinton and D.C. his honor.” one ofHoward’s librariesin it is mostfitting that we name controversy.over Therefore, his vastnarrativeoftriumph became a pivotal moment in forgot that experience and it can read!’ Mr. Jordannever claimed to hisfamily, ‘Vernon the dinner table, Maddox pro- in astatement. “Onenightat home library,” Frederick said Atlanta, GA,whoownedavast Mayor and retired banker in Mr. RobertMaddox, aformer lege working as a chauffeur for spending his summers in col- He oftentoldastoryabout students tohelpthemsucceed. er andwhoenjoyedmentoring person whonever met a strang- library afterJordan. voted tonametheschool’s law Howard’s Boardof Trustees ick onMondayMarch8,after President Wayne A. I. Freder ident Bill Clinton,” said Dr. as a friend and advisor to Pres- Carter and most prominently Reagan,Bush,to Presidents ment and later as anadvisor work inthecivilrightsmove- beginnings asalawyertohis truth andservice from his early bodied Howard’s motto of of Lawin Washington DC. the Howard University School litical sciencetobeaccepted with abachelor’s degreeinpo- meshed hisrhetoricalskills Upon graduationin1957,he rican American in his class. he was the first and only Af- University in Indiana, where and business. new trails in termsofactivism she pushed her son to blazing the height of segregation. And one of Atlanta’s topcaterersat went from poverty to become entrepreneurship becauseshe to appreciatebusinessand 2, wasgroomedbyhismother walks oflife. as afriendtopeoplefromall campus of HowardUniversity League, was eulogized on the ident oftheNationalUrban corporate executive and pres- brilliant legal mind,confident housing project to become a rose froman Atlanta public Harris(TriceEdneyWire. On Tuesday formerPres- “Mr. Jordanisthekind of “Vernon Jordan’s lifeem- toDePauwJordan went Jordan, 85, who died March Rights moment,who Jr., a titan of the Civil ernon EulionJordan By Hamil R. R. Hamil By com) – com) - Editorial -Opinion tor ofthe Voter Education Proj practice. He also became direc- in 1964 andwent into private would notemployBlacks. and boycotted businesses that coordinated demonstrations role, Jordanbuiltnewchapters, ple. Duringhistwoyearsin the Advancement ofColored Peo- National Association forthe Georgia fieldsecretary for the his family.” comfort to Ann, Vickee, and the legacy of his workbring his extraordinarypresenceand rights. We hopethememoryof mired histirelessfightforcivil friendship—and deeply ad dan’s wisecounselandwarm benefited from Vernon Jor a statement,“MichelleandI ship with Jordan, saying in reflecting on hisdeepfriend- report.” annual State of Black America League begandeliveringits and asaresult,theUrban create my owndamnreport,’ of theUnion,hesaid,‘Iwill Black America inhisState a Presidentrefusedtomention National Urban League when was amanforothersatthe the UniversityofGeorgia. He he] walked two students into man for others in 1962 [when frain severaltimes.“Hewasa Morial said,repeating that re- Morial asked. from Kstreet to Wall Street,” Jordan, whose legacy was a How should remember Vernon He wasauthentically Black... was bold.Heablunt... National UrbanLeague.“He ofthethan the5thPresident said Jordanwasmuchmore the National Urban League, Morial, PresidentandCEOof a statement. far fromover,” Biden said in And heknewtheworkwas all ofitsunfulfilledpromise. ica, in all of itsgoodnessand Jordan knewthesoulof Amer soldier forcivilrights.“Vernon membered Jordanasafoot hope.” expected to provide a since of cause) Hewasamanwho produce a since of hope (be We havebeen challengedto said, “I called him Mr. Jordan. he leftuswillliveforever.” mighty oakhasfallenbutwhat neral for Jordanbysaying “A Rankin Chapel,beganthefu- Dean of the HowardUniversity mentary onJordan. docu- of thePBS the re-show private service that came after Crampton auditoriumfora Jordan movedto Arkansas In 1961,Jordanbecame President Barack Obama “He wasamanforothers,” thefuneralMarcDuring President Joe Biden re DC MayorMurielBowser, Dr. BernardRichardson, ------admitted to shooting Jordan from 1977to 1980.Helater in a cross-country killing spree targetedwho BlacksandJews supremacistavowed White returning fromdinner. a rifleoutsidehishotelafter Indiana. Jordanwasshotwith in May1980Fort Wayne, National Urban League. But named thefifthpresidentof Whitney Young Jr., Jordanwas In 1971,afterthedeathof Hunter fromstarting school. White mob that tried to block tographed holdingatbaya Jordan, whowastall, is pho- versity ofGeorgia. attempted tointegratetheUni- and Charlayne Hunter —who represented Hamilton Holmes Hollowell, whosuccessfully civil rightsattorneyDonald South. of Blacks were elected in the the voterrollsandhundreds millions ofnewBlacksjoined Council. Duringhistenure, ect oftheSouthernRegional Frederick share themoment. of 2016.Obamasenior advisor Valerie Jarrett andHowardPresident Dr. President Wayne A. I. Vernon Jordanchatswithkeynoter President BarackObamaduringtheHowardcommencement Joseph Paul Franklin,an Paul Joseph In afamousphotograph, Jordan became a clerkfor of Economic Opportunity; sultant forthe U.S.Office gional Council; attorney-con Project oftheSouthernRe - director of the Voter Education ed NegroCollege Fund, Inc.; executive director of the Unit- National Urban League, Inc.; chief executive officer ofthe Jordan included president and Gump, thepositionsheldby D.C andNew York. ternational lawin Washington, corporate, legislativeandin- counsel. Hepracticed general, where heservedassenior Strauss Hauer&FeldLLP, the lawfirmof Akin Gump became aseniorpartnerwith stead ofelected office andhe leaders. He wentinto law in- path thanotherCivilRights azine aftertheshooting. quit,” Jordan told Ebony mag- Missouri. 2013 foranother murder in Franklin was put to death in in Jordan’s case. Ironically, neverprosecutedbut hewas Before histenureat Akin But Jordantookadifferent “I’m notafraid and Iwon’t - our friend.” was here. Lucky that he was “God wewere luckythathe be free,” Clinton preached. bring theracestogether. and hewasalwaysworking to ed a hug from George Wallace sassination attempt,heaccept - hospital recovering from an as- he spent nearly 100daysin a you hatecan’t befree.” like NelsonMandelathatif freedom business. Herealized “Vernon Jordanwasinthe to watchJordan’s casketclose. adding that he found it so hard Nelson Mandela,” saidClinton anger. Heremindedmeof felt aneedtobedrivenwith worthy of our Love…He never as Governor. reelected and in1982hewas counseled with the Clinton’s grits, eggsandbiscuitshe down to andoverArkansas there?” said, “Doyouhavegritsdown called hiswifeHillaryand Governor, Clinton said Jordan lost his first reelection bid for was electedPresident. After he friend tohisfamily before he of amanwhobecame as dear reflected on the personal side press, blackorwhite. Jordan refused to speak to the scandal and impeachment and during the Monica Lewinsky the unofficial aide to Clinton, the White House. Hebecame Clinton tookthembothto best friends. both called Jordanoneoftheir Burns, former CEO of Veon, American ExpressandUrsula Chennault, the formerCEOof and Georgia. private practices in Arkansas People; andanattorneyin the Advancement ofColored of theNational Association for Council; Georgia fielddirector rector of the Southern Regional assistant to theexecutive di “Vernon triedtohelpusall Clinton noted the fact that “Vernon Jordan was a man The nextday Vernon came During theservice Clinton Jordan’s friendshipwith During theserviceKen - Majority Whip Clyburn, George Floyd family to 7 receive NNPA 2021 Newsmaker of the Year Award NNPA Newsroom he National Newspaper Publishers Association Fund (NNPAF) BLACK TPRESS WEEK will honor the George Floyd Family and House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (D-SC) with the BEACON, March 17 – March 23, 2021 newyorkbeacon.com Newsmaker of the Year Award for Leadership during its two- day virtual conference on Thursday, March 18, at noon. The NNPAF is honored to recognize the George Floyd Family for their collective effort for social justice, and their leadership on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act recently passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. Majority Whip James E Cly- burn, a former publisher and the highest-ranking African American in Congress, will be awarded the Newsmaker of the Year Award for his pivotal role in galvanizing the Black vote across America. NNPA Fund Chair Pluria Marshall Jr., CEO of the Wave Publications, based in Califor- March 18, and Friday, March feature U.S. Congressman and Black newspapers, including Spingarn Research Center at nia, stated, “These two awardees 19, from 11:00, am (EST) to House Majority Whip James representatives from digital Howard University. are dedicated to advancing 1:00 pm (EST). E. Clyburn (D-SC) and U.S. companies including Goo- Black Press Week is held the progress of Black people. Reportedly, 40% of Black- Congressman Dwight Evans gle, Facebook, and Borealis, annually to honor the nation’s The Black Press of America owned businesses have closed (D-PA), a member of the Small that invest in non-profit and first Black-owned newspaper is honored to recognize their their doors permanently as a Business Committee and rank- for-profit media organizations. – Freedom’s Journal – first achievements and express our result of the pandemic. The ing member of the Subcom- The cornerstone of Black published on March 16, 1827. gratitude for their heroic efforts challenge now is to sustain mittee on Economic, Growth Press Week is the Enshrine- Previous NNPAF Newsmakers to improve the quality of life of the remaining 60% struggling and Capital Access. The two ment Ceremony. This year, of the Year include Attorney all Americans.” to survive during these uncer- high-ranking legislators will Carter Walker Wesley (1892- Ben Crump, Civil Rights Ac- This year’s virtual Black tain times. Black newspapers address the plans Congress 1969), an American lawyer, tivist Al Sharpton, Senator Press Week theme is “BLACK are Black businesses that are is developing to help Black- newspaperman, and political Kamala Harris, Senator Barack BUSINESS Challenges, Re- experiencing similar obstacles owned businesses cope with activist from Houston, Texas, Obama, the Trayvon Martin sponsibilities, and Oppor- created by COVID-19. various economic issues. will be enshrined in the Black family and many more. tunities Amidst COVID-19 Because of this shared bur- On Friday, the second Press Archives and Gallery of To attend Black Press Week Pandemic.” The two-day con- den, the NNPA Fund’s first workshop will concentrate Distinguished Black Publish- activities, go to: https://virtual- ference will be held Thursday, workshop on Thursday will on alternative funding for ers housed at the Moreland nnpa2021.com/. NO ONE GETS A DIPLOMA ALONE.

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- T:10.5" International 9 US proposes Afghanistan enter interim power-sharing agreement with Taliban ashington (CNN) The Special Representative for comment on the veracity of the Biden administration Afghanistan Reconciliation proposal or the letter, which has proposed to the Zalmay Khalilzad, offers the were first published Sunday BEACON, March 17 – March 23, 2021 newyorkbeacon.com WAfghan government that they first real look at the Biden ad- by the Afghan news service enter an interim power-sharing ministration’s thinking about Tolo News. A US official and agreement with the Taliban in Afghanistan, and appeared to another diplomatic source a letter from Secretary of State reflect frustration as Blinken familiar with the letter said it Antony Blinken to President wrote that he wanted Ghani was authentic. Ashraf Ghani. “to understand the urgency of The situation in Afghani- Blinken also proposed that my tone.” stan is a thorny one for Biden, Afghanistan’s neighbors, in- Despite ongoing talks be- who opposed an increase in cluding Iran, take on a greater tween the Afghan government the US presence there during same time, the country remains Monday. He declined to give role and warned that the Biden and the Taliban after a 2020 the Obama administration unstable, the Taliban have in- a sense of how the meetings administration continues to re- agreement between the US and and has said he wants to wind creased their control of wider in the region were going nor view whether to withdraw US the militant group, violence down US involvement in the swaths of the country and the did he say how Khalilzad’s troops by a May 1 deadline in the country has steadily nearly 20-year conflict. Biden gains made by women and meeting with the Taliban went, set under the Trump admin- increased. could face domestic criticism girls are at risk. saying he does not want to istration. State Department spokes- if he does not follow through Price told reporters that “prejudge” how the situation The letter, sent via US person Ned Price declined to on the withdrawal, but at the Khalilzad was in Pakistan on will unfold.

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on the WNBA painting Black in astatement 48% female, the acad - - - Wednesday's Woman 11 Goldman Sachs commits $10 billion in Investment Capital and $100 million in Philanthropic Capital

to impact the lives of One Million Black Women BEACON, March 17 – March 23, 2021 newyorkbeacon.com

Rosalind B. Brewer Dr. Condoleezza Rice Dr. Ruth Simmons Dr. Valerie L. Thomas Melissa L. Bradley

Melanie L. Campbell Thelma Golden Lisa P. Jackson Valerie Jarrett Issa Rae Black women leaders said Dina Powell McCormick, Posted by Audrey J. Bernard across Goldman Sachs de- Global Head of Sustainabil- veloped and will continue to ity and Inclusive Growth for arch is Women’s His- lead this initiative alongside Goldman Sachs. “The initia- tory Month and the an Advisory Council of Black tive will be guided by partners perfect timing for the leaders, including: Melissa L. with whom we have worked MGoldman Sachs Group, Inc. Bradley, Rosalind G. Brewer, for nearly two decades to (NYSE: GS) announcement Bill Bynum, Melanie Camp- build our programs that im- of a new investment initia- bell, Thelma Golden, Lisa pact underserved communities tive of more than $10 billion P. Jackson, Valerie B. Jar- and women across the United to advance racial equity and rett, Lisa Mensah, Dr. Valerie States.” economic opportunity by in- Montgomery Rice, Marc H. Transparency and measure- vesting in Black women. In Morial, Dr. Dambisa Moyo, ment are central to Goldman partnership with Black wom- Issa Rae, Secretary Condoleez- Sachs’ commitment. Gold- en-led organizations, financial za Rice, Dr. Ruth J. Simmons Dambisa Moyo Lisa Mensah man Sachs will be tracking institutions and other partners, and Darren Walker. investments made and sharing Goldman Sachs will commit “Our newly published re- the 10,000 Small Business “Black women are at the the results publicly through $10 billion in direct invest- search, Black Womenomics, program and partnerships with center of this investment annual updates and periodic ment capital and $100 million suggests that no investment Black women’s organizations strategy because we know convenings. in philanthropic capital over could have a bigger impact including Alpha Kappa Alpha that capital has the power to “Let there be no doubt, the next decade to address the than unlocking the econom- Sorority, Inc., Delta Sigma affect change, and we know investing in Black women has dual disproportionate gender ic potential of Black wom- Theta Sorority, Inc., Zeta Phi that Black women have the a massive ripple effect on our and racial biases that Black en,” said David M. Solomon, Beta Sorority, Inc., Sigma power to transform commu- communities and economies,” women have faced for gener- chairman and CEO of Gold- Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., nities,” said Margaret Anadu, said Asahi Pompey, Global ations, which have only been man Sachs. “In the face of National Council of Negro Global Head of Sustainability Head of Corporate Engage- exacerbated by the pandemic. significant disparities, they’ve Women, Power Rising, Black and Impact for Goldman ment and President of the The initiative, One Million shown admirable resilience, Women’s Roundtable and the Sachs Asset Management. “If Goldman Sachs Foundation. Black Women, is named for especially as they’re starting National Coalition on Black we can make our economy “This initiative recognizes the and guided by the goal of businesses faster than anyone Civic Participation, Walker’s work for Black women, we power of Black women and impacting the lives of at least else in the U.S. Building on Legacy Foundation, Sistahs all benefit.” puts their needs and voices at 1 million Black women by our 20-year history of invest- in Business Expo, and The This first-of-its-kind invest- the center.” 2030. ing in female entrepreneurs Links, Inc. ment in Black women will be “This initiative is trans- and underserved communities Black Womenomics esti- done through direct investing About Goldman Sachs formational,” said Melanie we are now proud to partner mates that reducing the earn- and grants. Initial investments The Goldman Sachs Group, Campbell, Convener of the with Black female-led orga- ings gap for Black women are underway through a variety Inc. is a leading global finan- Black Women’s Roundtable nizations and an outstanding has the potential to create 1.2 of strategic channels. In just cial institution that delivers and President and CEO of the advisory council to invest in to 1.7 million U.S. jobs, and one example of a wide range of a broad range of financial National Coalition on Black opportunities to unlock their increase the annual U.S. GDP investments, Goldman Sachs services across investment Civic Participation, a partner economic and leadership po- by $300 to 450 billion in cur- is partnering with Hope Enter- banking, securities, investment with Goldman Sachs on the tential.” rent U.S. dollars. The research prise Corporation, mayors and management and consumer program. “What Goldman Goldman Sachs has joined also underscores the chasm HBCUs – organizations with banking to a large and diver- Sachs is doing has the potential with partner organizations on and has informed the areas in significant ties to the commu- sified client base that includes to materially impact the lives listening sessions to under- which the firm’s initial invest- nities in which they operate corporations, financial institu- of Black women, their families stand the barriers to opportuni- ments will be made: housing, – across the American South tions, governments and indi- and communities across the ty Black women face and how healthcare, access to capital, to distribute and lend capital. viduals. Founded in 1869, the country.” targeted investments can ad- education, job creation and “One Million Black Wom- firm is headquartered in New The investment will be dress these barriers. It is being workforce advancement, dig- en will be central to our in- York and maintains offices grounded in the voices and shaped by Black women within ital connectivity and financial clusive growth priorities and in all major financial centers experiences of Black women. Goldman Sachs, alumna of health. goals over the next decade,” around the world. Wednesday's woman

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Changemakers recipients BEACON, March 17 – March 23, 2021 newyorkbeacon.com ucci, a luxury brand name synonymous with magnificence, is con- Gtinuing its support of com- munity organizations focused on increasing inclusion and diversity across communities and cities. As a result, in 2019 Gucci North America launched an annual Changemakers Im- pact Fund awarding $1 mil- lion USD annually in grants to support an initiative for its five-year Gucci North America Changemakers Impact Fund. During Black History Month Gucci announced the second round of recipients for its five-year Gucci North America Changemakers Impact Fund. The 2021 Gucci Change- makers Impact Fund grantees represent the inspiring work of organizations led by diverse non-profit leaders working across the fields of social, cultural, and economic issues impacting communities across North America. Their focus areas include mental health for women and girls, workforce development programs for under/unemployed people, innovative art and fashion platforms for Black and brown creatives, and resources for LGBTQ+ communities. More than 250 organiza- tions submitted their appli- cations for the second round of the Gucci North Amer- ica Changemakers Impact Fund. Each of the 15 awarded non-profit recipients will re- ceive a grant for up to $50,000 for a one-year funding cycle starting March 1, 2021 and will be used to create new programs or scale existing initiatives. To achieve this goal Gucci worked diligently with the North America Changemakers Council and outside experts to review each application to select the 15 grantees. The list of the 15 selected grantees is as follows: Misa Hylton Fashion Academy, New York, NY; So- with Gucci leadership, and needed within these commu- inclusion and diversity within while also prioritizing in- Harlem, New York, NY; Weird additional programming with nities including a report high- the fashion industry and across clusivity and respect, so that Enough Productions, Atlanta, Gucci’s North America Brand lighting pretrial incarceration in communities and cities. Gucci everyone in our global Gucci GA; Sista Afya, Chicago, IL; and Culture Engagement team. Louisiana, as well as powering Changemakers provides dona- community is free to express SocialWorks, Chicago, IL; Aligning our social good a fashion program that brought tions to non-profits within the their authentic, diverse selves. Journi, Detroit, MI; Magpies strategy with our external brand together designers of color and 12 focus cities across North As we approach our 100th an- and Peacocks, Houston, TX; activities and continuing to sup- commercial spaces in Detroit to America including Atlanta, niversary, we are moving for- The Academy Foundation/ port the 2020 and 2021 Impact showcase their creative designs. Chicago, Detroit, Houston, ward into the coming decades Academy of Motion Picture Fund grant recipients and their Additionally, as a result of the Los Angeles, Miami, New Or- with an ongoing commitment Arts and Sciences, Los Ange- communities, there will be a covid-19 pandemic, the grant- leans, New York, Philadelphia, to reinforce our culture of les, CA; We Are R.I.S.E., Los first time Gucci Changemak- ees were able to quickly pivot San Francisco, Toronto, and purpose, demonstrating our Angeles, CA; Radical Partners, ers product collaboration to be by making PPE for essential Washington D.C., supporting values through innovative Miami, FL; ProjectArt, New announced March 2021. workers, creating relief funds social impact within arts and pathways towards social and Orleans, LA; Tools and Tiaras, The 2020 Impact Fund grantees for students attending HBCUs, culture; social justice and environmental sustainability. Philadelphia, PA; The African include the ACLU of Loui- and distributing tablets to stu- equity; education; and health Gucci Equilibrium unifies the American Art & Culture Com- siana in New Orleans, Black dents to allow virtual learning. equity and wellness. principles we uphold and the plex, San Francisco, CA; Hu- AIDS Institute in Los Angeles, The next round of applications actions we pursue to treat our man Rights Campaign, Wash- Braven in Chicago, Custom for the Gucci Changemakers Equilibrium world and each other better, for ington D.C.; and UforChange, Collaborative in New York Impact Fund will open in the Gucci Equilibrium is our com- our collective future. For more Toronto, ON, Canada. City, and Thurgood Marshall Fall of 2021. mitment to generate positive information visit Equilibrium. In addition, the selected College Fund in Washington, change for people and our Gucci.com and discover Gu- grantees will have the oppor- DC. Through the funding pro- Gucci Changemakers planet. 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WINTER/SPRING IN AMERICA ARTS/HISTORY/CULTURE THE NATION: President BOOKS: Black au- Joseph Biden signed the $1.9 thors on the March 21 NY trillion stimulus American Times best seller book list. Rescue Plan last Thursday. FICTION: “ Life After BEACON, March 17 – March 23, 2021 newyorkbeacon.com On 3/13, Treasury Secretary Death, a sequel to Sistah Janet Yellen said that checks Souljah’s, “The Coldest Win- and electronic bank transfer ter Ever,” where the protag- would begin last weekend. onist emerges after serving That stimulus was the begin- time and seeks revenge #1; ning of a plan to address the “The Vanishing Half” by Brit pandemic and the economy. 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Blain, ed all expectations last No- ming COVID19 serious in- Obama, 7; The Sum of Us: 90 writers on 400 years of vember, proving that desired fections, hospitalization and What Racism Costs Every African American history, 11; outcomes are products of fair deaths. Overseas neighbors One and How We Can Pros- “How to Be Anti Racist” by elections. Congress passed a are angry about American per Together, by Heather Ibram X Kendi, 14. sweeping voting rights bill in stockpiles of AstroZenecka early March which is expect- when there is a worldwide ed to meet GOP dissent in the vaccine shortage. However, WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH US Senate. France, Germany and Italy RADIO: Jeanne Parnell, Last week was the first an- have put a pause on the As- host of the City Lights show, niversary of America in lock- troZenecka use because of its which airs on WHCR-FM, down, a situation from which relationship with blood clots. the City College station, has we are still in recovery. Hopes Marcia Fudge was con- been saluting NY Women are running higher now that firmed as Secretary of Hous- luminaries this month, in- many Americans – Black and ing and Urban Development cluding Flo Anthony, society white–are beneficiaries of the last week, becoming the first Marcia Fudge and entertainment journalist; COVID19 vaccination. The African American woman Linda Armstrong, theater vaccine problem is no longer to hold that position. She I misspoke last week, indi- reviewer, NYS Assembly one of Black resistance. The succeeds Dr._Ben Carson. cating that African American member Inez Dickens; Vir- pandemic problem exists An Ohioan, former lawyer, US Marine Colonel Anthony ginia Fields, former Man- among people who resist mayor and Congressmember Henderson, who was passed hattan Boro Prexy; Irene face masks and Republicans since 2008, Fudge has a lot over 3x, was promoted to Gandy, theater producer; Vy averse to the vaccination. on her platter with the mil- brigadier general, a four star Higginsen, MAMA Founda- Guess they know little about lions of American renters and designation. Thanks to mil- tion; Victoria Horsford, NY herd immunity and the basic homeowners in arrears since itary historian Bob Tate, I Beacon, NY Carib News and COVID19 protocols. the COVID19 crises since was corrected that Colonel Our Time Press journalist Regarding the vaccines, March 2020. Some of the $1.9 Henderson was nominated and real estate entrepreneur; there are three–Pfizer, Mod- trillion Rescue monies will be for brigadier general, who Audrey Smaltz, fashioni- Hope Knight erna and Johnson & Johnson, targeted to those groups. wears one star. sta entrepreneur, and Jean Wells, Positive Community Morris. Story centers on Magazine and Jackie Rowe matriarch whose mind and Adams, HARLEM MOTH- life are slowly slipping away NEW YORK POLITICS ERS SAVE. Jeanne Parnell and how three generations of NEW YORK STATE: 50% of the NYS electorate inquiring where do monies is on Wednesday, from 8-10 women relatives are dealing There is hardly any news says that Cuomo should not come from to buy those rights AM on WHCR-FM. There with her decline. Play will cycle , local or national, resign. Keep eyes poised on and where will developer erect will be two more weeks of be streamed March 20/21 at without reference to NYS NYS Lieutenant Governor buildings. 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Unusual for a DA who Business Ecosystem,” hon- Claire Babineaux-Fonte- proceedings and NYS Attor- on NY1 with Errol Louis, a has the power to launch a oring Michael Pugh, Carver not, Feeding America CEO; ney General Letitia James has forum on housing. Eric Ad- Donald Trump criminal in- Federal Saving Bank; Hope Lizzmekia Corbett, PhD retained outside attorneys to ams, Scott Stringer, Katherine vestigation and given US Knight, Greater Jamaica De- Research Fellow & Scientific launch an independent in- Garcia, Ray McGuire, Diane Supreme Court blessings to velopment Corporation; Blair Lead of Coronavirus Vaccine vestigation into the Cuomo Morales, Andrew Yang, Maya access info. There are eight Duncan, Upper Manhattan Team, National Institutes of harassment charges. NYC Wiley, and Shawn Donavon. attorneys who would like to Empowerment Zone; and Health; Brittany Packnett Mayor de Blasio said on NY1 McGuire scored brownie succeed Vance, including Af- Valerie White, Local Initia- Cunningham; activist and “ Cuomo should get the hell points regarding engaging NY- rican American, Alvin Bragg. tives Support Corp, NYC. host of Undistracted; An- out of the way.” Cuomo says CHA residents to determine Unlike the Bronx and Brook- Register to attend https://bit. drea Custis, Urban League that he is not going anywhere. NYCHA fate. He attacked an lyn, Manhattan has never had ly/20jmbnV Philadelphia, President/CEO; According to a Siena Poll, air rights solution for NYCHA a Black DA. Woodie King’s New Fed- Amanda Gorman, Inaugural eral Theatre celebrates its 50 Poet and author; and Abby Anniversary and Women’s Phillip, CNN Political cor- History Month with a reading respondent and anchor of Subscribe to the New York Beacon of a new play MA ROSE, “Inside Politics Sunday.” 405 Lexington Avenue, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10174. written by Cassandra Med- Visit NUL.ORG/event/wom- $35.00 per year 212-213-8585 www.newyorkbeacon.com ley and directed by Eileen en-power-awards. A Harlem-based management consultant, Victoria Horsford can be reached at [email protected] BEACON, March 17 – March 23, 2021 newyorkbeacon.com 18 J spirit ofwhatyoucame there and theenergy,swag, andthe just addingtoit. Stay withthe you gototheseplaces, you’re you from the beginning, when of beingyourauthenticself. public eye,andtheimportance Black manin America inthe liard, whatit’s likebeinga from attending school atJuil- vie Wonder, whathelearned musical mentorsincludingSte- interview hespokeabouthis album “We Are.” Duringthe new his todiscuss Show” ban View’s “The Karen Hunter Colbert joinedSiriusXMUr Jon Batiste,musician/bandleader Jon Batistewantspeopletofeellove,joyandcommunity Jon andStay Human band “You have itinyou.It’s in Show” with host Stephen leader from “The Late on Batiste, musician/band - and whatyouare. and stickingtowhoyouare the future is that authenticity and successthatIwillhave in for anysuccessthat I’ve had, alize because that’s the reason powerful thingthatIcouldre- journey andthatwasthemost be. into what theythought Ishould breaking down and reforming to bemyselfwithoutactually space I had to figure out how had seen,andcoming into the thattheythis typeofperson tell I wasthefirstversionof other situations where I could where Ilearnedalot,and with. Entertainment “ And Irealized that in my “I facedalotofsituations Jon withStephenColbert,hostof“TheLateShow” Batiste (center)withcommunitymusiciansjoinGeorgeFloydProtest inNYC(Photo:Gettyimages) thing new. Ilearnsomething “Every yearIlearnsome- I’m lit.Little stuff isreallythe stuff, it could be the way that things, itcould bewardrobe tle things. Itcould very little even moreoptions. the next generation they have for thisgeneration sothat then but I want to make it the case this has never been the case, never beendone,ormaybe like ‘ok, well maybe this has then you have the agency to be you wanttotakethem because fore you got there, and where thingswerebe- standing where from, readingalot,under knowledge ofwhereyoucome about knowledgeofself,and bility. So,Ithink it’s just more you haveacertainresponsi- in thatspace. living roomseverynight,being public figure,beinginpeoples are representing itbeinginthe from becauseyouinevitably greatness ofwhatwecome representing somuchofthe about howtobeapersonwho’s “And there’s somany lit “Anything withaplatform - - I4kk at checkout Batiste’s newalbum it,” Batistereplied. You can joy and community. That’s just wantthemtofeellove, weight of that lineage, and I standing on. They feelthe whose shouldersthatI’m greatness of all of the people story. people feelmyspiritand coming through it and Ihope and culture,people’s spirit genres. Ibelieve in feelings, to feel?”“Idon’t believein them it thatyouwant is what people pick up “We Are” Karen Hunter asked: “When be authentic.” tic toyourself..thepriorityis are allaboutandbeingauthen- and howtopresentwhatyou and howtopresentyourself what wordsyouwanttosay the public. big stuff. Nuances of being in https://youtu.be/sMRzzYX- “And also they feel the During the interview, Host “And then just knowing By Don Thomas By Entertainment 19 Beyoncé, Tiffany Haddish & Meghan Thee Stallion make Grammy history By Audrey J. Bernard BEACON, March 17 – March 23, 2021 newyorkbeacon.com eyoncé, Tiffany Haddish and Megan Thee Stal- lion made history at the B63rd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles Sunday, March 14, 2021. Beyoncé broke the record for most Grammy wins for a female artist and is now tied with Quincy Jones for most awarded vocalist for her record-breaking 28 Grammy awards. Haddish made history Host Trevor Noah Grammy big winners Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion as the first Black woman to win the best comedy album catego- Best American roots perfor- ry since Whoopi Goldberg in mance 1986. Megan Thee Stallion be- “I Remember Everything,” Beyoncé arrives at the after party came the first woman rapper to John Prine win best new artist this century. Best American roots song “Ode To Joy,” Wilco H.E.R. won for song of the year “I Remember Everything,” Best album notes for “I Can’t Breathe” inspired John Prine “Dead Man’s Pop,” The Re- by George Floyd’s death. “The Best Americana album placements Daily Show” host and come- “World On The Ground,” Sar- Best historical album dian Trevor Noah hosted the ah Jarosz “It’s Such A Good Feeling: The show which recognized the best Best bluegrass album Best of Mister Rogers,” Mister recordings, compositions, and “Home,” Billy Strings Rogers artists of the year. Guests were Best traditional blues album Best engineered album, treated to A-1 performances “Rawer Than Raw,” Bobby non-classical from Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Beyoncé & Jay Z at the awards ceremony Rush “Hyperspace,” Beck Black Pumas, Cardi B., Me- Best contemporary blues Producer of the year, gan Thee Stallion, and many Best pop solo performance Best metal performance album non-classical more. The 39-year-old singer “Watermelon Sugar,” Harry “Bum-Rush,” Body Count “Have You Lost Your Mind Andrew Watt stunned during the ceremony Styles Best new age album Yet?”, Fantastic Negrito Best remixed recording in a custom Schiaparelli black Best pop duo/group perfor- “More Guitar Stories,” Jim Best folk album “Roses (Imanbek Remix),” latex dress with black gloves mance “Kimo” West “All The Good Times,” Gillian Saint Jhn and coordinated mask. For the “Rain On Me,” Lady Gaga Best improvised jazz solo Welch and David Rawlings Best engineered album, clas- after party she dazzled in a se- with Ariana Grande “All Blues,” Chick Corea Best regional roots music sical quenced Burberry gown topped Best traditional pop vocal Best jazz vocal album album “Shostakovich: Symphony off with a diamond bustier and album “Secrets Are The Best Stories,” “Atmosphere,” New Orleans No. 13, ‘Babi Yar’,” Riccardo matching face mask. The after “American Standard,” James Kurt Elling featuring Danilo Nightcrawlers Muti & Chicago Symphony parties were lit! (Photos: Getty Taylor Pérez Best reggae album Orchestra Images) (See p.13 for more Best pop duo/group perfor- Best jazz instrumental album “Got To Be Tough,” Toots & Producer of the year, clas- info) mance “Trilogy 2,” Chick Corea, The Maytals sical “Rain On Me,” Lady Gaga Christian McBride & Brian Best global music album David Frost The list of winners with Ariana Grande Blade “Twice As Tall,” Burna Boy Best orchestral performance from the 63rd Grammy Best rock album Best large jazz ensemble Best children’s music album “Ives: Complete Symphonies,” Awards: “The New Abnormal,” The “Data Lords,” Maria Schneider “All The Ladies,” Joanie Leeds Gustavo Dudamel Strokes Orchestra Best spoken word album (in- Best opera recording Album of the year Best rock song Best latin jazz album cludes poetry, audio books & “Gershwin: Porgy and Bess,” “Folklore,” Taylor Swift “Stay High,” Brittany Howard “Four Questions,” Arturo storytelling) David Robertson, Eric Owens Record of the year Best rock performance O’Farrill & The Afro Latin “Blowout: Corrupted Democ- & Angel Blue “Everything I Wanted,” Billie “Shameika,” Fiona Apple Jazz Orchestra racy, Rogue State Russia, And Best choral performance Eilish Best alternative album Best gospel performance/ The Richest, Most Destructive “Danielpour: The Passion Song of the year “Fetch The Bolt Cutters,” Fio- song Industry On Earth,” Rachel Of Yeshua,” JoAnn Falletta, “I Can’t Breathe,” H.E.R. na Apple “Movin’ On,” Jonathan Maddow James K. Bass & Adam Lu- Best new artist Best country album McReynolds & Mali Music Best musical theater album ebke Megan Thee Stallion “Wildcard,” Miranda Lambert Best contemporary Christian “Jagged Little Pill,” origianal Best chamber music/small Best rap album Best country song music performance/song Broadway cast ensemble performance “King’s Disease,” Nas “Crowded Table,” The High- “There Was Jesus,” Zach Wil- Best compilation soundtrack “Contemporary Voices,” Paci- Best rap performance women liams and Dolly Parton for visual media fica Quartet “Savage,” Megan Thee Stal- Best country solo perfor- Best gospel album “Jojo Rabbit” Best classical instrumental lion featuring Beyoncé mance “Gospel According to PJ,” PJ Best score soundtrack for solo Best rap song “When My Amy Prays,” Vince Morton visual media “Theofanidis: Concerto For “Savage,” Megan Thee Stal- Gill Best contemporary Christian “Joker,” Hildur Guðnadóttir Viola And Chamber Orches- lion featuring Beyoncé Best country duo/group per- music album Best song written for visual tra,” Richard O’Neill Best melodic rap perfor- formance “Jesus Is King,” Kanye West media Best classical solo vocal al- mance “10,000 Hours,” Dan + Shay Best roots gospel album “No Time To Die,” Billie bum “Lockdown,” Anderson .Paak & Justin Bieber “Celebrating Fisk! (The 150th Eilish “Smyth: The Prison,” Sarah Best R&B performance Best dance recording Anniversary Album),” Fisk Best instrumental compo- Brailey & Dashon Burton “Black Parade,” Beyoncé “10%,” Kaytranada featuring Jubilee Singers sition Best classical compendium Best R&B album Kali Uchis Best Latin pop or urban “Sputnik,” Maria Schneider “Thomas, M.T.: From The “Bigger Love,” John Legend Best dance/electronic album album Best arrangement, instru- Diary Of Anne Frank & Med- Best R&B song “Bubba,” Kaytranada “YHLQMDLG,” Bad Bunny mental or a cappella itations On Rilke,” Michael “Better Than I Imagined,” Rob- Best comedy album Best Latin rock or alterna- “Donna Lee,” John Beasley Tilson Thomas ert Glasper Featuring H.E.R. & “Black Mitzvah,” Tiffany Had- tive album Best arrangement, instru- Best contemporary classical Meshell Ndegeocello dish “La Conquista Del Espacio,” ments and vocals composition Best traditional R&B per- Best music video Fito Paez “He Won’t Hold You,” Jacob “Rouse: Symphony No. 5,” Gi- formance “Brown Skin Girl,” Beyoncé, Best regional Mexican music Collier featuring Radsody ancarlo Guerrero & Nashville “Anything For You,” Ledisi Blue Ivy & Wizkid album (including Tejano) Best recording package Symphony Best progressive R&B album Best contemporary instru- “Un Canto Por México, Vol. “Vols. 11 & 12,” Desert Ses- Best music film “It Is What It Is,” Thundercat mental album 1,” Natalia Lafourcade sions “Linda Rondstadt: The Best pop vocal album “Live at the Royal Albert Best tropical Latin album Best boxed or special limited Sound of My Voice,” Linda “Future Nostalgia,” Dua Lipa Hall,” Snarky Puppy “40,” Grupo Niche edition package Ronstadt BEACON, March 17 – March 23, 2021 newyorkbeacon.com 20 R 22, 1996,the flick thrilled audi- ment. 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People, Places & Politics By Audrey J. Bernard New Yorkers are talking about Raymond J. McGuire rom Albany to The Hamp- of his closest friends Charles award at the New York Urban go — even in my own neighbor- tons to Martha’s Vineyard Phillips, former CEO of Infor League’s Virtual Centennial hood. I could have been George and beyond, the buzz and now Chairman of the Board Celebration on Tuesday, March Floyd,” he admits. Fis all about Raymond “Ray” of Directors, who advised him 16 at 6:30 pm, has been vocal “I’m considering running McGuire, the former Vice on running for mayor and will on key issues when it comes to for mayor because the same Chairman of Citigroup and serve as co-chair of McGuire’s policing and the Black commu- old political solutions and BEACON, March 17 – March 23, 2021 newyorkbeacon.com Chairman of Banking, Capital campaign along with Valerie nity. After the death of George approaches aren’t big enough Markets and Advisory, who has Jarrett, a longtime close advi- Floyd at the hands of Min- to solve today’s problems,” made it official by leaving the sor to former President Barack neapolis police officers, the McGuire, 63, said in a recent bank to run for mayor of New Obama. “NYC faces its largest distinguished New York based statement. “This city is a big, York. McGuire, who has toyed economic challenge in decades McGuire said that the killing complex business that is failing Raymond "Ray" McGuire with the idea about throwing his and we need to execute with was “cold-blooded murder” and right now. It needs a chief ex- (Photo: Patrick T. Fallon/ hat in the ring since last year is purpose and efficiency,” Phil- called on corporate leaders to ecutive who has a vision, who Getty Images) ready to take this giant step into lips said in a recent interview. take the necessary steps to com- knows how to spark growth, politics. “We’re in a war for “Ray is the right person to lead bat racism. He relates to Floyd’s revive the economy, attract the help him lead New York’s re- the survival of this great city. and unify the city to create killing and how he’s viewed as best talent and get this city back covery and make the city a “saf- Without a doubt we can do this. something better when we get a Black man. “Yet even today, to work.” er place.” McGuire calls her From the streets to the suites,” through this. He took the time with all those credentials and as Gwen Carr who embraces “Mother Carr” and is thrilled McGuire said. to prepare and he’s more than one of the leading executives on reforming the police and not with her endorsement. “He has McGuire has put together ready to outwork everyone.” Wall Street, I am still seen first defunding them said she was by no means been a politician,” a platinum plus team to run McGuire, who will receive as a six-foot-four, two-hundred- endorsing McGuire because Carr stated of Mr. McGuire. his campaign including one the coveted Frederick Douglas pound Black man wherever I his financial background could “We want new blood.” New York Society Library appoints Dwayne Ashley Bridge Philanthropic Con- and Barbara Tuchman. Well- Armstrong Foundation, Ush- delighted to welcome Dwayne sulting (BPC) is proud to an- known authors Robert Caro er’s New Look, Steve Har- Ashley to The Board of Trust- nounce that Dwayne Ashley, and Gretchen Rubin make up vey Foundation, Madonna, ees. Dwayne’s longstanding Founder and Chief Executive the current board. BPC is a United Way of Texas Gulf fundraising experience and Officer of BPC, has been New York based philanthropic Coast, Friends of Harlem Hos- vibrant personality will en- appointed to the historic New and social justice firm, found- pital, Mt. Zion Female Union hance the organization’s ability York Society Library’s Board ed by Ashley who has led Band Historic Cemeteries, to serve its members and the Dwayne Ashley of Trustees. Ashley joins the the company to raise over MMTC, National Black Voter community.” The prestigious ranks of an impressive list $800 million for his past em- Civic Participation, to name a Board of Trustees sets policy York City’s oldest, is a thriving of trustees including; actor ployers and impressive client few. Carol Collins Malone re- and focuses on long-range and community of readers, writers, and monologist Ruth Draper, roster which includes, Jazz cently welcomed Ashley to strategic planning. Individual and families. Membership, along with writers Washing- at Lincoln Center, Thurgood the Board of Trustees of The trustees actively support and including borrowing privileges ton Irving, Stephen Vincent Marshall College Fund, Unit- New York Society Library say- promote the Library’s mission, and the use of The Library’s Benet, Louis Auchincloss, ed Negro College Fund, 100 ing, “The New York Society vision, strategic goals and poli- study spaces, is open to all by Walter Lord, Shirley Hazzard, Black Men of America, Louis Library, founded in 1754, is cy positions. The Library, New subscription. Meet Disney’s leaders of diversity & inclusion initiative uring Black History of Event Strategy and Broad- the world, including on the motes authentic representation Month — a time to cele- cast Production at Disneyland grand opening of both Shang- for the Black experience in our brate the voices, stories Resort. In addition to his daily hai Disney Resort and Hong products and experiences and Dand contributions of Black and role, he dedicates himself to Kong Disneyland Resort, and works with other cast members African Americans – Disney helping grow the next gen- he even worked on a project to explore and share business Parks Experiences and Prod- eration of Black leaders at at the Rose Garden at the insights. “It’s critical to be ucts recognized the month Disney. At 17, Sheppard was White House. Today, as an able to see yourself reflected by sharing stories about their hired at Disneyland, where he executive, Sheppard is chair in leadership,” he said. “There talented cast members and worked at Davy Crockett’s Ex- of PULSE, one of the Business has been a long history of the important work they’re plorer Canoes. From there he Employee Resource Groups at under-representation of Black doing to create more diverse progressed in his career, hold- Disneyland Resort, where he leadership and leaders of color and inclusive experiences and ing roles in operations, market- works as a champion for career in general. So hopefully this products across the world. ing, and special events. As he’s networking and professional can have a positive impact Here are two of those stories: grown at Disney, he’s had the development opportunities for on changing this as we move Chris Sheppard Chris Sheppard is director opportunity to work all over Black cast members and pro- forward.”

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