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White Supremacists, neo-Nazis and other extremist groups are encouraging followers infected with coronavirus to spread the deadly disease to Black people, Jews and members of law enforcement, FBI reports, pg 3 BEACON, May 7 – May 13, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com 2 T counties intheU.S. one oftherichestBlack COVID-19 ravaging patient showing COVID-19 an African American transport protection equipment (PPE), COVID-19 rises. of bodiesasthedeathtollfrom of places to store the increase Funeral directorsarerunningout offer careastheICU’s are full. into makeshifttraumacentersto Parking lotshavebeenturned been inundatedwiththesick. ly reportedthatthecountyhas cases andindeaths. $100K, hasseenasurge in African American incomeis ton, D.C.,wheretheaverage American suburbof Washing- prime example. County, Md. has become a munity andPrinceGeorge’s T lockdown against relaxing UK Boris Johnsonwarns 20,000 deathsfromthevirus which hasenduredatleast message ofhopetoacountry brush withthevirustooffer a address, drawingonhisown teristically upbeat tone in his be reviewedagainbyMay7. lockdown measuresaredueto peak ofinfection. The UK’s being intoavoidasecond remain inplaceforthetime ed restrictions would need to maximum risk”andsuggest- UK wasat“themomentof on theeconomy. and risked taking a heavy toll restrictions were hard to bear Johnson acknowledgedthatthe returning to workMonday, yet. Don’t giveuponthelockdown Minister hadaclear message: ing Street,theBritishPrime in a speech outside 10 Down- his nation’s responsetoit,and Site: www.newyorkbeacon.com, Email:[email protected] for thenewspaper, [email protected] forthewebsite.Subscription rate:$35.00peryear. Periodicals postage paidatNew York, NY. 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The hasn’t interfered with theop- to findthesuspectsoon. crime as a hate crime and hope The policeareinvestigatingthe geted because of thepainting. restaurant mayhavebeentar brick, butthepolicesay restaurant’s windowwith a suspect decided to hit the do that,”Peguerosaid. spent on it, and for someone to much tocomeupwithit. work shatteredafterputtingso wasn’t pleasedtoseehisart- with the masterpiece. Peguero it tookhimtimetocomeup Danny Peguero,whosays Malcolm X. Martin LutherKingJr. and from black history suchasand depicting importantfigures tered window featured a mural According to police, the shat- after midnightonMonday. incident tookplaceshortly honoring BlackHistory. The Harlem, shatteringamural window ofarestaurant in East dating thiscrisis.” disparities in health care pre- well, itgoesbacktomassive lot ofthingsweallknow too cast. “Anditgoesbacktoa York Amsterdam Newspod- wife, coronavirus racialinequitytaskforce wife ChirlaneMcCraytolead NYC Mayor BilldeBlasioappoints honoring Blackhistory restaurant windowshatteringmural Man throws brickthrough Harlem left behindintherecovery. York’smost vulnerablearen’t the task force to ensure New on thembythiscrisis.” exclamation pointhasbeenput Blasio. “A powerful, painful about thembefore,”saidde so clearbythiscrisis,weknew disparities thathavebeenmade eventual reopening. 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(NAN) Founder Rev. Al Atracting and dying of the virus members to leave “saliva on BEACON, May 7 – 13, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com Sharpton, Dr. Julianne Mal- at disproportionate rates. Now door handles” at FBI offices veaux, the Southern Chris- the FBI reports that white su- throughout the country, spit tian Leadership Conference (D-Calif.), the 55-member have continued to express premacists, neo-Nazis and other on elevator buttons and spread (SCLC), National Coalition CBC has worked almost non- strong opposition to any legis- extremist groups are encouraging the virus in “nonwhite neigh- of 100 Black Women, and the stop in fighting for health lation that would give insurers followers infected with the coro- borhoods,” the brief states Black Women’s Health Imper- equity in the African American more control over health care navirus to spread the deadly dis- according to MSNBC. ative, are up in arms because community. prices. ease to Black people, Jews and “White Racially Motivat- they say too many Washing- The CBC works to protect In their continued push for members of law enforcement. ed Violent Extremists have ton politicians are protecting and expand voting rights, health equality, the group is ABC News recently ob- recently commented on the insurance company profits comprehensive criminal jus- working to ensure that insur- tained an alert sent by the FBI’s coronavirus stating that it is over health care for African tice reform, building a more ance companies New York office that warned an ‘OBLIGATION’ to spread Americans. inclusive economy, and en- expand their networks and that “members of extremist it should any of them contract Collectively, they argue that suring access to quality and cover more emergency ser- groups are encouraging one the virus,” the FBI brief said. too often, insurance companies affordable healthcare. vices. This will maintain ac- another to spread the virus, if The discussions between refuse to cover emergency A primary focus of the CBC cess to care in hard-hit Black contracted, through bodily flu- extremist groups took place on services, and either patients remains to target insurance communities. “The status quo ids and personal interactions.” a Telegram app channel that fo- are forced to pay bills they companies that have dispro- means hospitals in our com- The alert, which was sent cused on “siege culture,” EUR cannot afford, or hospitals are portionately neglected the munities close first,” the group to local police departments, Web reported. shuttering. needs of African Americans noted in a statement. Congress claims to be tack- while also providing below “We cannot let this happen. ling this challenge, but until standard care. Together, we can ensure that the Congressional Black Cau- “This outrageous situation the old way of doing business cus got involved, Congress benefits one group and one – putting insurance company focused only on protecting group alone: powerful insur- profits over people – STOPS.” insurer profits, not people, ance executives, who have They continued: according to the coalition. managed to get off the finan- “Join us and support the Chavis, Sharpton, and oth- cial hook for such bills, even CBC. Help us work to make ers are throwing their support as insurers shrink insurance sure Congress passes a bill that behind the CBC. coverage networks to wring keeps us healthy and alive by They’re asking that others more and more profits out of allowing insurance networks also support the CBC. the system,” Chavis has stated. to grow and cover lifesaving Led by Chair Karen Bass He and the other leaders services.” ‘This never happened,’ former Vice President Joe Biden speaks on sexual assault allegation 48.9 million unbanked By Lauren Victoria my campaign, actually my Sen- consumers may wait months Burke, NNPA Newswire ate office at the time, is aware Contributor of any such request or any such complaint, and so I’m not wor- for federal stimulus checks ormer Vice President Jo- ried about it at all. If there is a seph Biden denied an al- complaint, that’s where it would By Charlene Crowell legation of sexual assault be. That’s where it would be Fby a former Senate aide, Tara filed, and if it’s there, put it out. s the COVID19 pan- Reade, breaking a month of But I’ve never seen it. No one who acted as a de facto spokes- demic continues to un- silence on the allegation. has that I’m aware of,” Biden woman for MeToo during the fold with surging con- Biden was vetted before answered. Kavanaugh hearings, called Afirmed cases and ever-rising being selected as President Biden is the presumptive for “due process” for Biden deaths, the Department of La- Obama’s Vice President in Democratic nominee and has weeks ago when the Reade bor announced on April 16 that 2008. Biden served in the Sen- committed to selecting a wom- allegations first surfaced. more than 22 million consum- ate for 36 years and also served an as his vice presidential “I believe that, even though ers filed new unemployment as Vice President for eight nominee. we should believe women… claims since late March. For years. The first time Reade’s Women’s groups have re- for so long, the go-to has been these and other Americans, the allegation became public was mained silent on the Tara not to believe them. So really, federal government’s one-time first to gain stimulus access. March of 2020. However, Reade allegations even though we have to sort of societally financial stimulus is intended Many of these checks reached Reade has four people corrobo- they were very vocal in late change that mindset to believ- to lessen the financial stress bank accounts by April 15. rating that she told them of the 2018 during the confirmation ing women, but that does not of all households during the Conversely, workers who alleged assault in the 1990s. hearings for Brett Kavanaugh mean at the expense of not health crisis. filed paper tax returns will MSNBC anchor Mika after he was accused by Chris- giving men their due process,” According to the Internal be among the last to receive Brzezinski asked Biden to tine Blasey Ford of sexual as- Milano tweeted last month. Revenue Service (IRS), single stimulus checks. The federal unseal his Senate records at sault when they were teenagers “I don’t feel comfortable tax filers whose adjusted gross law authorizing payments the University of Delaware and in the 1980s. throwing away a decent man income was $75,000 or less gives IRS until the end of the asked, “Are you certain there The Biden allegations have that I’ve known for 15 years,” can expect a one-time payment 2020 calendar year to remit was nothing about Tara Reade forced many feminists to shift she said of Biden. of $1,200. For married cou- payments. According to IRS’s in those records?” Are you position away from what they Lauren Victoria Burke is ples who filed joint tax returns, web, the agency plans to begin preparing us for a complaint were saying during the Kava- an independent journalist for the stimulus would increase mailing paper checks the first that might be revealed in some naugh hearings. The slogan NNPA and the host of the to $2,400. Retired consumers week in May, at the rate of 5 way? Are you confident there “believe all women” was re- podcast BURKEFILE. She receiving either Social Secu- million checks per week over is nothing?” peated and used on social me- is also a political strategist rity or Railroad benefits are 20 weeks’ time. “I’m confident there’s noth- dia throughout. Now Biden is as Principal of Win Digi- automatically included. For America’s unbanked ing. No one ever brought it to pushing for “hearing” women tal Media LLC. She may be Consumers who electron- households, a stimulus check the attention of me 27 years and pushing for investigations contacted at LBurke007@ ically filed their returns and may have been needed April ago. This is — any assertion at of claims. gmail.com and on twitter at @ have a bank account attached all. No one that I’m aware of in Actress Alyssa Milano, LVBurke to their tax refunds will be the Continued on page 4 BEACON, May 7 – May 13, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com 4 B for federalstimuluschecks consumers maywaitmonths 48.9 millionunbanked al FDIC’s mostcurrentnation- the future. to According the 1st Massachusetts between 2facilitiesin 103 veteranshavedied requirements. aremeeting infection control be audited to make sure they to betested and facilities will datory forresidents and staff facilities. It willalsobeman- cleaning anddisinfectingofthe al protective equipment and vide additionalstaff, person- topro- inthestate facilities homes and long-term care million in fundingfornursing nounced an additional $130 in Chelsea. entrance totheSoldiers’ Home positive. Chelsea facilityhavetested 28 residents and 53staff atthe 81 employees of Holyoke and positive forCovid-19. residents. Of those, 66 tested tigation, haslost77veteran currently under federal inves- oke Soldier’s Home, positive forthevirus.Holy- eran residents, with 19 testing Home inChelsea lost 26vet- for coronavirus. — 85ofwhomtested positive ties, 103veteranshavedied last resortor use ofchecksis paper checks be viewed asa payments practitioners is that ommendation asprivate sector altered…Our strongestrec - being lost,stolen,forged and expensive to deliver, prone to are slow to print and mail, industry leaders said, “Checks Secretary, SteveMnuchin. communication to the Treasury dustry, formalized in arecent from the nation’s banking in - pushbackbroad andstrong stimulus checks hasattracted IRS’ intenttoissuepaper awaits thestimuluspayments, ment. garnish these funds forrepay- delinquent accounts may also Additionally, creditorsholding to repay overdrafttransactions. seized byfinancial institutions than the amount issued if it is federal funds can be far less with abank. have afinancialrelationship of 48.9millionadultsdonot million households comprised banked, approximately24.2 report “Clearly protecting our Gov. 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BEACON, May 7 – May 13, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com 6 I A mosaic ofthesocialmedia that’sbut spectful complex the ited, sophomoricanddisre- some were outright meanspir were amusingandofcourse, social media memes and tropes COVID-19 reliefefforts. tors arecontributingenough garding whether eral social media platforms re- Role oftheBlackchurch duringapandemic tions thatrenderthemvulnerableto poor andafflicted withpriorcondi- prisoners whoaredisproportionately and totally inadequate testing expose ties, shortagesoffoodandmedicine, the coronavirus. Overcrowded facili Let prisonersgoduringCOVID-19pandemic Missionary Baptist Church Senior Pastor of New Birth Birth New of Pastor Senior By Pastor Jamal Bryant, Bryant, Jamal Pastor By Admittedly, some of the highlighted a furoronsev- ticle onNewsOne.comthat recently came across anar among themostvulnerableto across the world, prisonersare cross theUnitedStatesand Avenue, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10174.$35.00per By Jesse Jackson Jesse By Subscribe to theNewSubscribe York Beacon 405Lexington year 212-213-8585 www.newyorkbeacon.com wealthy pas- to to - - ing to salve healingwounds,I moving forward. the issueupnicelyandwe’re cal affiliate initiative andfortunately, lo- and executionofthetesting were confidentinourintent BirthandI New course, Of campaign ofmisinformation. ican communityleadingthe it’sthe African Amer when castigated, it hurtsevenmore painful tobeinsultedand “ungodly” andworse. as “opportunists,” “vultures,” due diligence,wewerelabeled our community. provide coronavirus testing to a communityhealthclinicto with atelemedicinefirmand we’d formulated apartnership lier whenweannouncedthat I tookjustafewweeksear my church (New Birth) and drive recalling the pummeling waskickedintoover PTSD ed, mypersonalandpastoral and the dialogue it generat the sweet. able to stomach the bitter and square atall,youhavetobe space andifyou’rethe public Rather thangetlostintry- And whileitisalways Without bothering to do any As I processed the article - and Human Services office in charge of truancy orhomelessness. The Health only with “status offenses,” such as on any given day. Many are charged that 48,000childrenareincarcerated is prevalentinmanystates. under the current cash bail system that trials, too poorto pay for their freedom thousand aredetained in jail awaiting wrong-headed policies.Fifty-five world, largely becauseofharshand people thananyothercountryinthe with thoseprotestingtherisks. 85,000 detainees,whiledealingharshly dictatorial regimehasreleasedroughly has releasedatleast30,000.EvenIran’s release of45,000prisoners.Indonesia Turkey’s parliamentauthorizedthe catastrophic.” crowded conditions] are potentially consequences ofneglecting[over for HumanRights,warnedthat “The the UnitedNationshighcommissioner populations swiftly. Michelle Bachelet, governments toreducetheirprison sentenced todieinprison. their conditions,objectingtobeing the disease. The Prison Policy Initiative reports The UnitedStateslocksupmore Many countrieshavebeguntoact. Experts across the world are urging Prisoners increasinglyareprotesting C BS46,cleared Editorial - - - - an engaged, committed church capacity and more importantly, New Birth,where we have the are doingplenty. manychurcheslook closely doing more? Yes; and if you drum. Should the church be immaculate stainedglass. gleaming wood floors and the the opulence and comfort of to beministeredbeyond munity, and those who need with affecting the greater com- not concerned or active enough pens insideofthebuildingand are concerned with whathap- too many churches and pastors been completely flipped. Far tury church, that dynamic has honestly assessthe21stcen- evangelized andorganized. the church as he healed, fed, did was outsideofthe walls of that 93percentofwhatJesus community. the AfricanAmerican of chor but asthecoresocietalan- season of a global pandemic should be,notonlyinthis exactly theroleofchurch to the larger question of what believe ourfocusshouldturn I amblessedtopastorat We indeed have a conun Admittedly, ifyouwereto I’ve preached many times - the outbreakbegan;11 werepositive. tested a total of only19inmatessince in New York Cityreportedthattheyhad about 4,000 tests. Two federal prisons a stateprisonofsimilar size haddone while than100tests, received fewer of testing,notingthattheprisonhas cried the “shockingly limited” amount District Court JudgeJamesGwinde- in a federal prison in Lisbon, Ohio, U.S. on preservingpublichealth.” and willhaveadramatic effectty risks such peopleposesverylowpublicsafe- rates of all former inmates. Releasing recidivismhave someofthelowest “Elderly probationers andparolees those imposed by any other country. prison sentencesthatarelongerthan ington Post, this is largely the result of is the New Black,” wrote in the Wash- this century. country has tripled over the course of of those 55 and older in prison in the are overtheageof55. The percentage notes, morethanoneinsevenprisoners positive forCOVID-19. that 59incustodyhavealready tested locked up. The New York Times reports umented minors reportsthat 2,000 are the custody of unaccompanied undoc- After anoutbreakkilledsixinmates As Piper Kerman, author of “Orange In California, The Marshall Project - souls to Christ and members to souls toChristandmembers munity; itishelpingtoattract a majorimpactinthecom- church and it is not only having als. and allied health profession- beleaguered doctors, nurses free lodgingandmealstoour with local hotels to provide have enteredapartnership families eachweek viding freegroceriesto1000 stopped, ministrydoesn’t. decided that even if church has COVID-19 pandemic, wehave chaos andcalamityofthe charge in two mass and time, nonviolentoffenders; nity; we have in the DeKalb/Atlanta commu free shoes for school-aged kids have loughed federalworkers;we have sanctuary. the walls ofourbeautiful more of our ministry beyond church thatdoes93percentor like Christ. 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news of him passing away,” Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirub- BEACON, May 7 – 13, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com read a statement from Khan’s hai Ambani Hospital due to a PR agency, Hardly Anony- colon infection, according to mous Communications. “Irrfan his PR agency. was a strong soul, someone Khan’s mother died last who fought till the very end week, but Khan was unable and always inspired everyone to attend her last rites owing who came close to him.” to India’s ongoing nationwide Khan, one of India’s best- coronavirus lockdown restrict- known and most beloved ing citizens’ movements, the actors, revealed in March agency said.

Former radio personality creates social media app for African Americans ‘Marcel’ to Debut his and it does what these others going to be a powerful plat- New App on Chuck do and more. And, we won’t form for us, and yes, we have curb anyone’s free speech, to support it. Yes, it’s hard to D’s RapStation and you should be paid when do, yes it is very expensive and By Stacy M. Brown, you use it.” nearly impossible but so what. NNPA Newswire Senior The app will provide a per- It has to exist. We can do it. It’s Correspondent sonal social media platform for already here,” Marcel offered. users who can determine them- Chuck D told NNPA News- n Friday, May 1, leg- selves what content they’d wire that he’s excited about Wells Fargo waives endary Public Enemy like to monetize and get paid Marcel’s invention. front man Chuck D will instantly, Marcel said. “I’ve been having Rapsta- Ohost a “Hip-Hop Earthizen He added that he’d invested tion.com, a 10-station channel collection of negative Town Hall,” with Dr. Khan, much to make the app a reality. portal that gets into the cura- one of today’s most relevant “It’s about putting forth an tion and total eloquence and rappers. effort to be a part of the solu- narration of hip hop, and I met balances, provides The Town Hall will take tion to our problem as a people. Marcel through the general place via livestream at Chuck People always say, ‘we need to manager,” Chuck stated. D’s Rapstation.com and on come together and support one “He’s one of those genius- stimulus check tips the station’s new app, built by another,’” Marcel explained. es, and when people look By Stacy M. Brown, tion of negative balances exist- the 30-year radio personality, One of the benefits of the around and say how come we NNPA Newswire Senior ing at the time when stimulus Marcel. app is that it provides a place don’t have these portals to get Correspondent payments are deposited. “This app is bigger than where everyone in the black our content around, he ends “Many customers will au- just a way for people to have community can all come to- up partnering with a super me- illions of U.S. res- tomatically receive stimulus freedom of speech, or mon- gether, Marcel said. ga-company (Apple), and he idents have begun payments in their accounts. We etize their content,” Marcel “Never before in the histo- keeps making inventions and receiving government encourage customers who re- told NNPA Newswire of his ry of the world have we been innovations. What’s great is Mstimulus payments under the ceive a stimulus payment paper Nu Media Tech app. able to come together in re- that he’s got one name, Marcel, federal CARES Act. check to use mobile deposits or “Those are truly important al-time, instantly. Information like Prince.” Payments to eligible re- ATMs to deposit the checks, if things, but bigger than that, is knowledge, and knowledge Marcel recently received cipients will arrive by either possible,” McCoy wrote. we need to look at this app as is power. We need to share a notice from his Apple sub- direct deposit or a paper check, “We will also cash stimulus a country. Our own country, in information in real-time,” he mission team that there were and Wells Fargo has issued payment checks for non-cus- digital form,” he stated. stated. still a few bugs that need six helpful tips that may help tomers in our branches, with no Expected to rival Twitter, If an African American is working through that could individuals access their funds fees charged,” he stated. Instagram, and Facebook the unlawfully and wrongfully delay the app for another as soon as possible. Determine if you qualify Nu Media Tech app is in the “shot in the back by the police week, but that won’t affect The bank also has made for a government stimulus final stages of readiness, and or a Zimmerman type, we need Chuck D’s scheduled Town some adjustments to ensure payment those interested will be able to know this when it happens, Hall on Rapstation. customers who are struggling Your eligibility is deter- to get it soon from the Apple and for those who organize, “Every time I fix a bug, I financially, receive full pay- mined by the federal govern- Store or Google. we can organize immediately,” have to test with my team as ment. ment “It’s an app that will ri- Marcel noted. well, and it usually takes a In an email, Michael Mc- To learn more about eligi- val the majors that we deal His app will then allow week for just the beta testers to Coy, who works in the bank’s bility and payment amounts, with,” Marcel stated. “I told African Americans to “use have it,” Marcel stated. corporate communications visit IRS.gov/coronavirus un- Chuck that I’m on Mars, and our collective voice and say “I am glad to be getting the department, said Wells Fargo is der the “Economic Impact everybody else is on planet ‘This is wrong and we aren’t word out about the app com- pausing for 30 days the collec- Payments” link Earth because I keep hearing allowing it.’” ing, but at the end of the day, I that we need this. I wanted to “And then take it out to so- care about the app being done have an app where I can con- cial media and blow it up with right more than a timetable of trol it. You saw Teddy Riley this kind of atrocity,” he said. completion. It has to be right. and Babyface do their thing, Like other social media As an African American, I but they’re not getting paid, platforms, the message can don’t get to get it wrong. It has Facebook got paid. My app reach communities quickly. to be perfect or better. Espe- is about freedom of speech, “This, as I see it, is truly cially in this space.” From page2

BEACON, May 7 – May 13, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com 8 A advice duringthepandemic Angelina Jolie offers parenting I rememberthedecisionto I couldbeanyone’s mom. youth. Infact,Ineverthought become amother. childhood andherdecisionto day, she opened up about her children. displacement and human rights. monthly ontopicsincluding editor lastyear. Shewrites the you arebreaking.” when inside you feel at times plan. How you smile for them, youworry.this. How Howyou lead your lovedonesthrough Parents newsletter. published in Time magazine’s readsthe your days,” of you is trying to get through am imagining how hardeach coronavirus pandemic. ents, offering advice during the we havelost revenues andre- Historically,white Americans. expanded the middle class for efforts like the New Deal that and localeconomicrecovery ly omitted from federal, state, forget that we were intentional- tions andsacrifices. promises despiteourcontribu - characterized with unfulfilled and forwardtotoday, hasbeen Reconstruction, JimCrow, from slavery, totheCivil War, Americans’ uniquejourney Black a permanentunderclass. with theeffects ofmaintaining will finallyfaceandreckon that all levels of government stimulus check,here’s hoping ness opportunitiesandmore. ty, credit,homeownership,busi- health, wealth, income inequali- through adiminishedaccessto: marginalized inmultipleways that communities ofcolor are pandemicisthe COVID19 lessons to be gleaned from nation, oneoftheimportant by the West at24%. affected consumers, followed pacted region with nearly 29% – theSouthwasmostim- alternative financialservices a bankaccountbutalsouse sumers –thosewhomaintain number ofunderbankedcon- for federalstimuluschecks consumers maywaitmonths 48.9 millionunbanked “I wasnotaverystable In the letter published Fri- Angelina Joliewithher Jolie, a mother of six, joined “How muchyouwantto “I amthinkingofyou.I

magazine as a contributing magazine asacontributing Newyorkbeacon.com Nor should Black America If America isindeedone Morethanaone-time tress Angelina Jolie ward-winning ac- penned alettertopar From page4 letter

has has - your best.” want youhonest. And doing want youperfect. They just cover thatyourchildrendon’t to beperfect. her isrealizing it’simpossible positive.” all needs, and stay calm and do everythingright,answer demic, “allhopingtheycan their childrenduringthepan- about parents at home with sure everythingwasokay.” needed to be the one to make knowing thatfromnowonI my life. What washard and something greater than tosomeonededicate myself hard tolove.Itwasn’t hardto become aparent.Itwasn’t of the 20th century… communities of colorformost that enabled the redlining of ment policiesandpractices result ofdecadesgovern- disparities are inlarge partthe cial wealth gap andlending [email protected]. be reached at Responsible Lending. Shecan for nior FellowwiththeCenter inclusive andequitable. changes thatarepermanently to thepandemic will result in hoping thenation’s response to partakeofitsbounty. Here’s America’s ills;itispasttime have borne the burdens of period.” home equityoverthesame ilies ofcolortobuildsimilar equal opportunitiesforfam- denying while homeownership ty to buildwealth through it granted whites the abili across the United States, but neighborhoodsresidential did thisredliningsegregate Reinvestment Act. Community the proposedre-writeof regulator currently reviewing Lending reminded thefederal the Center for Responsible Comptroller of theCurrency, ment from taxpayerinvestments. sulting wealththatbenefited “It isalovely thing todis- One thingthathashelped The 44-year-old continued

Charlene Crowell is a Se- Without question, Blacks “Regrettably, today’s ra- In an April 8th letter to the Office of the charlene.crow-

Not only Not only com- - Health D been included in mainstream self-worth and/or self-esteem. away atourcollective sense of or worseanothereffort tochip a “blame the victim” moment, sure thatthisdoesnotbecome some insightstohelpmake or washdishesonZoom.” like this. “You can’t drive a bus and more vulnerable at a time sicker, poorer, lesseducated; Americans (for the most part) 400 yearshasleft African andmarginalizationtages of greatest power, thedisadvan- beingbuiltintotheworld’swas While America racism. tional COVID-19 Open letter toBlack America on knowledge thelinkto African Americans, fewac- among rates fromCOVID-19 the highinfectionanddeath tomajor contributingfactors of thesepoints,certainly, are all As of chronicdiseases. ate burdenofthefullrange are carrying a disproportion to “work from home”; and workers, withouttheability tancing; tend tobe“frontline” complying withsocialdis- be tested;havedifficultyslow African Americans, have been stitutional racism. someone’s gottotalkabout with yoursenseofself-worth! Don’t letthemmakeyoumess made tofeelthatitour“fault”. this country, we could easily be widespread devastation across we buyintoit,lookingatthe folks arejustthat“trifling”. If informed, it appears that black that the virusisreal. To the un- vulnerability, andthedisbelief of compliance, the extreme magnify the“widespread”lack video, andcommentaryall over thiscountry, images, American communities all and its’ impacton African highlighting COVID-19, ries confirmed cases. and upwardsof60-70% of allthosewhohavedied, are thoughttorepresenthalf where theyliveinthiscountry, some experts, blacks, no matter 20,000 dead. According to confirmed cases,andover there areoverhalf-million have died. As ofthiswriting, of COVID-19,morethem as thisone. And inthecase affected byhealthcrisessuch norities are disproportionately too familiarwith:Racialmi- public-health specialists are all laid bare the disparities many demic in theUnitedStateshas from thecoronaviruspan- people getpneumonia! America gets a cold, black dated onceagain: Ellis(TriceEdneyWire. We havenothistorically I feltanobligation to share Everyone can agree that soonerorlater,Somewhere, In every one ofthe recent sto- The earlydataemerging that it has been vali now, youseenorheard ear Black America: By By Glenn Glenn By com) – com) when white institu in- - - - future. Then, we will really feel to whatever may hit us in the be sickerand more vulnerable out of this we will continue to there isnothingdone,coming segment of our population? If widely availabletocarefor this primary carewillcontinue to to insurethatadequate,quality virus. What aretheprovisions care forthosehitwiththe on the medical workforce to not onlyareweseeingastrain before COVID-19hit.Now, ters), andtheusualsuspects, (look atallthe heart disease, kidney disease proportionate rate ofdiabetes, generally sicker with a dis- patients. 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cultural Every - - International 9 Floods, human activities submerge Lake Victoria region (GIN) – For decades, scientists we release the water (from the have warned of the impact of Nalubaale Power Station) in ounding rains over the human activities and climate Jinja.”

last two months have set variability causing unusual “People have built all BEACON, May 7 – 13, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com off catastrophic flooding levels of rainfall. around the lake because Pof biblical proportions, surging “Loss of forest cover, the level had gone down over the weekend into some encroachment on wetlands, previously,” he continued. 20 of the 47 Kenyan counties lakeshores and river banks “People encroached on the bordering Lake Victoria–a including poor land use prac- protection zone… The water massive trans-boundary body tices, have resulted in soil ero- is coming back to reclaim its of water shared by Kenya, sion leading to siltation of our position.” Tanzania and Uganda. Some water bodies,” Uganda’s water “It is eroding shorelines, 23 rivers empty water into the and environment minister, Sam altering ecosystems and caus- lake. Cheptoris, said. “This has re- ing flooding and economic “These floods are the sulted in the rapid movement damage,” Raphael Kapiyo, worst to hit the country since of water into the lakes and an environmental scientist 1997 when heavy rains linked rivers with a lot of silt, which in Kenya, told the Standard to the El Niño phenomenon reduced water storage capaci- Media. killed more than 80 people in ties of our water bodies.” There is special concern 24 hours”, said Abbas Gullet, “The level is going up. about villages and towns near Secretary General of the Kenya We cannot stop the water,” the Tana River where three have also been submerged in swept away. We are hoping Red Cross after viewing the warned Dr. Callist Tindimuga- hydroelectric dams could be the last few weeks. that we can get some help to disaster area. ya, Ugandan commissioner topped over by water running Leonard Ogolla, a village get back on our feet,” he said. Hundreds have been dis- for water resources planning. down from Mount Kenya. elder, is still counting losses Kenya’s meteorological placed and farmland is under- “Move to other areas if you Waterfront properties, lux- incurred from the flooding. department has warned the water, ruining prospects for are near the shores. Because ury hotels and a Protea Hotel, “Everything I owned, rains could continue for the food self-sufficiency. water levels will increase as part of Marriott International, including my house, has been next two months. May they rest in peace ANC military leader Denis First Kenyan PhD marine Goldberg–who shared prison time scientist, Prof Mohamed with Madiba–passes Hyder dead at 88 (GIN) – After the Sharpeville massacre (GIN) – in 1960, he was recruited by ne time ANC military Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK), enya’s first PhD ma- Denis Goldberg was the armed wing of the ANC, rine scientist, Prof one of Nelson Mande- and took part in its campaign of Mohamed Hyder, Ola’s two co-defendants from sabotage against installations Kdied at his home in Kizingo, the 1963-64 Rivonia trial at and rose to run its first military Mombasa, after a long ill- which 10 men were on trial training camp. ness. The 88-year-old leaves for their lives for conspiring He fought against corrup- behind a wife and three to overthrow the apartheid tion but for years only within children. regime by force. the ANC. Eventually, on a visit After completing his un- Goldberg was sentenced to London in 2016 to receive dergraduate work at Makerere “Mombasa mourns the to life imprisonment along- the freedom of the City of Lon- University, Professor Hyder loss of one of its great sons,” side Mandela for the crime of don, he publicly called on the moved to Scotland where he commented Mombasa Gov. sabotage, serving 22 years at Zuma government to resign. took up biology, which was Hassan Joho. Pretoria Central prison, rather His last campaign was to his passion. “A great scholar and than Robben Island because of create the House of Hope, an While teaching at Maker- known to many across the his color. arts and educational center in ere, he conducted research in world for his knowledge, wis- He was a mainstay of the Hout Bay for deprived chil- marine life and fisheries. He dom, kindness and humility.” ANC’s military operation in dren, to which he left his col- later got a job at the University Communication scientist Cape Town, obtaining bomb lection of vibrant African art. of Nairobi where he set up and Julius Kirigha, who also wrote ingredients and instructing re- He died at his home near headed the College of Biologi- a film about Hyder, added: cruits on how to handle them. Cape Town. He was 87. cal Sciences. “His contributions in the field Fela Kunti with drummer Tony Allen responsible for Afrobeat sound (GIN) – band Africa ’70 and was one of late South African trumpeter the primary co-founders of the Hugh Masekela. ioneering drummer for Afrobeat sound. “Rest In Power to Tony Al- many decades, Tony Allen As Fela sharpened his at- len, The Godfather of Afrobe- was a musical partner of the tacks on corruption in politics, at Rhythms,” wrote Nigeri- PNigerian singer, composer and Allen took a different direction, an-American rapper activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. He collaborating with many of the Jidenna on Twitter. “Thank passed away in Paris at age 79. world’s top musicians. This you for giving us the sound that Allen was the drummer year, Allen released Rejoice, would change our lives and our and musical director of Fela’s a CD of music he created with destiny as a people.” BEACON, May 7 – May 13, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com 10 O help fightCOVID-19inJamaica Cuba dispatches140medicsto ready totacklethetaskof their facesthecadreseemed the lowerhalfof erings across Wearing green, protective cov - ontheisland. claimed 19cases Coronavirus whichalreadyhas tressed by the ravagesof the beleaguered neighbor dis - Manley Airport tohelptheir Pryce K. Vinette By Special Assignment at Jamaica’s Norman recentlyarrivedbans ne hundred and 40 Cu- lowing the principles of the said. “We areproudoffol- spokesperson for the group nation,” EduardoRopero, health system. experience in Cuba’s public with morethan20yearsof and nurses sent femaledoctors Cuban healthworkersrepre- majority ofthedispatched of casualties. and stopping the growing list reducing the rate of infection “We willassistoursister According to reports, the Special Report the Kingstongatewaywhere escorted thegroupthrough nandez afterwardsDr. Tufton Ambassador Ines Fors Fer usual,” Dr. Tufton said. really appreciatethesupportas sending theprofessionals. We of Cubaforbeinghereand to the government and people tunity tosayabigthankyou and 46doctors. nists, hematologists,therapists gical and primary care, inter care, emergency, medical sur nurses specializedincritical wellness, theteam comprised island’s minister of health and Dr. Christopher Tufton, the Cuban collaboration.” Met by Accompanied byCuban “I wanttotake thisoppor - - - - doctors alreadyworkingin emergencies. during hurricanesandother collaborations andassistance tion sectorsandwithmedical uting to the health and educa- since 1975 withCuba contrib- joyed diplomaticrelations for isolation. immediately takentoanarea quarantine thegroupwas confining arrivalstoa14-day land’s adaptedprotocolof disease. assist in containing the deadly expressed determinationto solidarity withJamaicaand they deliveredamessageof “We, along with Cuban The twonationshaveen- In keepingwiththeis- help fightCOVID-19. Nicaragua and Venezuela to inSuriname, working also second onlytoChina. most casualties in Europe and in Italy, which hashadthe forts to curb the Coronavirus workers tohelpwiththe ef- sent morethan50medical also in Africa. Allegedly,Cuba outreach has also aided causes bean nations. Their medical Carib- and Spanish-speaking to theEnglish,French,Dutch tending neighborly assistance positive. when twomore Italians tested That numberincreasedtothree attributed to anItalian visitor. one caseoftheCoronavirus million population confirmed ish speaking nation and its 11 neighboring Communist state. medical professionals from the and made a request for 100 from England, closed the ports Clarendon; banned arrivals two areasinBullBayand navirus Holnessquarantined spread ofthe COVID-19Coro- this month. dividuals spiraledto16earlier after thenumberofinfectedin- his islandasa“disasterarea” drew Holnesswhodescribed plea fromPrimeMinister An- swift andtimelyfollowinga with theUnitedStates. Obama restoreddiplomacy relaxed since President Barack howevertion, stillostracized revolutionary Caribbeanna- loyalty tothemuch-maligned flag inagestureofprideand gation displayed their one-star Ropero added. helping addressCOVID-19,” governments, arecommittedto agreement betweenthetwo Jamaica as partofabilateral Cuban medicalteamsare Cuba hasahistoryofex- Early this month, the Span- Taking action to arrest the Their responsetohelpwas Inside theterminaldele- Wednesday's Woman 11 Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole joins staff of prestigious Baltimore Museum of Art Posted by Audrey J. Bernard Cole said NCNW, founded

in 1935, is still important in BEACON, May 7 – 13, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com cholar, educator, and arts light of today’s social justice administrator Dr. John- issues. netta Betsch Cole has “At a time such as this, Sjoined the Baltimore Museum there is a particularly, special, of Art (BMA) as special coun- important, one might even say, sel on strategic initiatives. Cole elite role for women of Afri- comes to the institution with can descent. And the National decades of experience work- Council of Negro Women is an ing in senior roles at a num- organization that is centered ber of universities, including in the reality, the dream, the Spelman College, where she possibility, the responsibility became the first Black wom- of women of African descent.” an to serve as the president in According to Cole, not 1987. At the BMA, Cole will all of Bethune’s dreams have provide guidance to the board, been met. “I think what we are the director, and the leadership charged with is to honestly ask team as they implement the ourselves why all of that work museum’s long-term strategic has not been done and to be vision and will work on a pro open to different ways of doing bono basis for a period of three that work,” she said. years. Intergenerational work and Cole recently retired from an openness to all kinds of the position of principal con- Black women is what Cole be- sultant at Cook Ross—a firm lieves is key to the future of the that supports organizations in organization. “This is a time establishing and expanding where we are called to work inclusivity initiatives. She is intergenerationally, more than also a former president of the any other time in my lifetime,” Association of Art Museum Dr. Johnetta Betsch Cole she said. “This is a time, and Directors and an ex-cochair I say this respectfully, where of the American Alliance of enacting and furthering our vi- announced during the closing standing president and chair different lifestyles have be- Museum’s Working Group on sion to make the BMA a truly session of the organization’s Dr. Dorothy Irene Height. “So come more accepted than they Diversity, Equity, Accessibili- civic-minded institution,” said 58th Biennial National Con- I’m called to do this because I were during the era of Dr. Mary ty, and Inclusion. museum director Christopher vention in Washington, D.C. have been privileged to know McLeod Bethune and so we at Previously, she served for Bedford. “As we look to the “With great humility and with those two incomparable lead- NCNW must be open, more eight years as the director of future, and in particular in huge excitement I accept this ers.” In addition, Cole feels open, to the diversity among the Smithsonian National Mu- this moment of uncertainty, incredible responsibility and this role is even more import- women of African descent.” seum of African Art. During we know that her knowledge honor,” Cole told the AFRO ant in 2018 America. The new president of her tenure, she appointed the and dedication to inclusivity during an exclusive interview. “I’ve accepted this role NCNW hopes to ensure the first chief diversity officer at a in scholarship and public life “While I have been fortunate, because of the times that we organization is involved in Smithsonian museum; expand- will be invaluable as we shape I’d even dare to say blessed, are in. I can certainly say as important social justice con- ed the museum’s outreach to the role of the museum and to have leadership roles in my a Black woman, and I know versations. “Now that the orga- African immigrant communi- its relationship to the cultural professional life, there’s some- many of us can say, we have nization is so solvent internal- ties; opened the first Smithso- and social landscape of Bal- thing different about this and it known worse than this, but ly, we want to be more active nian exhibition on the African timore.” has to do really with a sense of we’ve never known the speci- externally. And so whenever continent; and launched an Cole is currently the sev- calling – that I am really called ficity of this,” Cole continued. there is a convening about the initiative to increase the mu- enth president and chair of the to do this,” Cole said. “I think we’ve never experi- issues, the critical issues of seum’s acquisition and ex- National Council of Negro Cole was honored being enced the kind of divisiveness social justice, NCNW will be hibition of works by African Women (NCNW) – founded in called to this position as she in our country. The sense in at the table, will be at the con- women artists. 1935 — a role she holds proud- was an admirer and friend of which some folk feel embold- vening, and needs to be a part “We are deeply honored ly and does not take lightly NCNW’s founder, Dr. Mary ened to deny the humanity of of that convening.” (SOURCE: to have Dr. Cole join us in since her appointment was McLeod Bethune and its long- others.” Afro Washington) About Johnnetta Betsch Cole ollege president, muse- at Hunter College and served Anthropology, Women Studies African American’s Commu- She is currently the chair um director and civic as the director of the Lat- and African American studies. nities in 2003, edited with and president of the National leader Johnnetta Betsch in American and Caribbean From 2002 to 2007, she Beverly Guy-Sheftall, Who Council of Negro Women. CCole was born on October 19, Studies Program at the CUNY served as the president of Ben- Should Be First? Feminist She has received numerous 1936 in Jacksonville, Florida Graduate Center. nett College. There, she led a Speak Out On The 2008 Pres- awards, including the 1988 to John Thomas and Mary She was named the first $50 million campaign, raised idential Campaign, edited Candace Award from the Na- Frances Lewis Betsch. She Black woman president of funds for an on-campus art mu- with Beverly Guy-Sheftall tional Coalition of 100 Black was admitted to Fisk Univer- Spelman College in Atlanta, seum, and initiated the women’s in 2010, and Diversity, Eq- Women, the 2013 Alston-Jones sity at the age of fifteen, and Georgia in 1987. During her studies and global studies pro- uity, Accessibility, and In- International Civil and Human later transferred to Oberlin tenure as president, she led grams. In 2009, she was named clusion in Museums, edited Rights Award, the Reginald College where she received a campaign that raised over director of the Smithsonian with Laura L. Lott in 2019. Wilson Diversity Leadership her B.A. degree in sociology $113 million dollars, attracted National Museum of African Cole has served on the boards Award from the American in 1957. Cole earned her M.A. higher student enrollment, and Art in Washington D.C. of Coca Cola Enterprises, Council on Education, and the and Ph.D. degrees in anthro- improved Spelman’s overall Cole authored and edited Merck & Co., Home De- BET Honors Award for Edu- pology from Northwestern ranking. numerous books including All pot, the Rockefeller Foun- cation in 2015. Cole has been University in 1959 and 1967. In 1992, Cole served on American Women: Lines That dation, and United Way of awarded sixty-nine honorary In 1970, Cole accepted a fac- President Bill Clinton’s tran- Divide, Ties That Bind (ed.) America. She also served degrees and is a member of ulty position at the University sition team as cluster coordi- in 1986, Anthropology for the as chair of the Johnnetta B. the Phi Beta Kappa Society. of Massachusetts, Amherst, nator for education, labor, and Ninties (ed.) in 1988, Con- Cole Global Diversity and Cole is married to James where she served as a pro- the arts. After leaving Spelman versations: Straight Talk with Inclusion Institute at Bennett D. Staton, Jr. She has three fessor of anthropology and in 1997, Cole joined Emory America’s Sister President in College, and she served as the sons, one step-son and three Afro-American studies. In University as a Presidential 1994, Gender Talk – the Strug- President of the Association grandchildren. (SOURCE: 1982, Cole joined the faculty Distinguished Professor of gle for Women’s Equality in of Art Museum Directors. TheHistoryMakers) BEACON, May 7 – May 13, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com 12 M $6M COVID-19for relief efforts Beyoncé’s BeyGOODFoundationannounces with the help of local organi of thecoronaviruspandemic support toalleviatetheimpact announced alargescale planof Foundation has BeyGOOD The 24-time Grammy winner’s the country’s hardesthitareas. cess tomentalhealthservicesin cal resources lief efforts byprovidingmedi- P Z CEO Rihanna, JackDorsey&Jay-Zdonate$6.2MtoCOVID-19 (SCF) to building virus testing capacity to buildingvirustestingcapacity homeless youthinNewOrleans, food andhealthcareservicesto that includeprovidingshelter, efforts support nizations, will distributed acrosselevenorga- U.S andabroad. The grants, efforts,response both in the rapid forCOVID-19 in grants ’s By Audrey J. Bernard Audrey By

Shawn Carter Foundation • • Ifyouorsomeoneinyour homeissick: • Ifyoumustleaveyourhome: • • • • When youaresick: If youaresickwithCOVID-19 symptoms,assume youhaveit. • • • • of COVID-19 or anotherserioushealthissue. Always contactadoctororgotothehospitalifyouhave severesymptoms monitor theirhealthclosely. Household memberscango outforessentialworkandneedsbutshould Create physical distance: food orsupplies(ifsomeonecannotgetthemforyou). Do notleaveyourhomeexcept togetnecessarymedical careoressential puts youatincreasedrisk,orifdonotfeelbetterafter threedays. that Call yourdoctorifyouareage50orolderhaveahealth condition or cannotstayawake, orhavebluishlipsface, call911immediately. If youhavetroublebreathing,painorpressureinyourchest,areconfused People whohaveotherhealthconditions,suchas: People age50orolder(people65areatthehighestrisk) moderate symptomsandcangetbetterontheirown. Most peoplewithcoronavirusdisease2019(COVID-19) willhavemildor headache, anddiarrhea. of breath.Othersymptomsincludefeelingachy, lossoftasteorsmell, The mostcommonsymptomsarefever, cough,sorethroatandshortness (CLF), Twitter &Square Lionel Foundation opstar WHAT SHOULDIDOIFGETSICKWITHCOVID-19 SYMPTOMS? Jack Dorsey

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• • • • as thesituationevolves. 4.20 The NYC HealthDepartment maychangerecommendations exercise, whilestayingatleast6feetfromothers. sick, youshouldonlyleaveyourhomeforessentialwork orerrands,to Reminder: NewYork isonPAUSE. Thismeansthatevenifyouhavebeen Keep itclean: Cover up: If youhavebeensick,stayhomeuntil: • • • Ifyouarehavingamedical emergency, call911. NEED HELP?

It hasbeenatleastsevendayssinceyoursymptomsstarted and Your symptomshaveimproved You arefever-freeforthreedayswithoutTylenol orothermedicationand Stay atleast6feetfromothers. Do notshareeatingutensilswithothers,andwashthemaftereveryuse. your usualdetergent,anddrycompletely. Wash towels,sheetsandclothes atthewarmestpossiblesettingwith faucets, phones,keys andremotecontrols. Frequently cleansurfacesyoutouch,suchasdoorknobs,lightswitches, Use alcohol-basedhandsanitizerifyouareunabletowashyourhands. cough orsneeze. Wash yourhandsoftenwith soapfor20seconds,especiallyafteryou Throw tissuesintothegarbageimmediatelyafteruse. Cover yourcoughorsneezewithatissueinnerelbow. when youarewithin6feetofothers. Cover yournoseandmouthwithabandana,scarforotherfacecovering Keep peoplewhoaresickseparatefromthoseatriskforseriousillness. on thecouch. Sleep head-to-toeifyoushareabedwithsomeonewhoissick,orsleep For moreinformation,call311 orvisitnyc.gov/coronavirus. status, insurancestatusorability topay. (844-692-4692). If youdonothaveadoctor butneedone, call844-NYC-4NYC WHEN CAN ILEAVE MYHOMEAFTER BEINGSICK? - Illness (NAMI). Dorsey’s Start National Alliance in Mental nerships withUCLA and NewOrleansthrough part- in Houston,New York, Detroit health andwellnessservices Fund todonate$6M mental Jack Dorsey’s StartSmall Twitter co-founder and CEO is collaboratingalongside organizations, BeyGOOD supporting community-based en, andothers.Inadditionto Center, World CentralKitch United MemorialMedical Jay Z million round by CLF and Jack million roundby CLF andJack including aco-funded$4.2 COVID-19 responsegrants, NewYork Cityprovides care, regardlessof immigration

and the - ence,” theyconcluded. lective effort tomakeadiffer times and it will take our col- month. COVID-19 Small fundputforth$1Bto Beyoncé (PhotobyGettyImages) Getty Images) stay-at-home order. (Photos by Angeles duringtheCOVID-19 of domesticviolenceinLos $4.2 milliontohelpvictims hanna andDorseyhaddonated and in Africa. Previously, Ri- in theUnitedStates,Caribbean and marginalized communities to protect and prepare vulnerable working on-the-ground partners CLF announced$5millionto and theSCF. EarlierinMarch, ing grantcommitmentbyCLF Dorsey anda$2millionmatch- “These areunprecedented relief fundslast - 13 AMID A GLOBAL CRISIS, MANY IN WASHINGTON ARE PROTECTING INSURANCE COMPANY PROFITS OVER BLACK HEALTH CARE

BEACON, May 7 – 13, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com

Unsurprisingly, COVID-19 is killing Black Americans at much higher rates than White Americans. Even knowing that, many members of Congress are pushing for a surprise medical billing legislation that would only serve to further starve Black communities of access to health care — at a time when we need it most. If this legislation goes through as written and is included in the next coronavirus package, insurance companies will be able to continue refusing to cover emergency services, forcing patients to pay bills they cannot afford, or shuttering hospitals. And hospitals in our communities are the first to be hit. Emergency services are already hard to come by in our communities, and we are already receiving the brunt of this global health crisis — the time to put a stop to it is now. Together, we can ensure that the old way of doing business — putting insurance company profits over people -STOPS .

FOR TOO LONG, OUR COMMUNITIES HAVE BEEN SUFFERING AT THE HANDS OF GREEDY INSURANCE COMPANIES.

Let’s join leaders like Rev. Al Sharpton, the Congressional Black Caucus, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Black Women’s Health Imperative, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Dr. Benjamin Chavis, and Dr. Julianne Malveaux in working to ensure that insurance companies expand their networks and cover more emergency services.

JOIN US AND SUPPORT THE CBC

Help us work to make sure that while they prepare the next coronavirus aid package, Congress passes a bill that keeps us healthy and alive — by allowing insurance networks to grow and cover lifesaving services.

Dr. Benjamin F. Dr. Julianne Chavis Jr. Malveaux

For more information, visit: https://nationalactionnetwork.net/newnews/black-americans-and-healthcare

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FHarris, and Angela White. The viva- and flat out broke, Sean must crawl functional family that Sean left as soon BEACON, May 7 – 13, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com cious cast also stars Jennifer Freeman, back with his tail between his legs as fame came knocking. McKinley Freeman, Lanett Tachel, to gentrified Inglewood, to a gym And now that he’s back, not ev- Redaric Williams, Cynthia Rodri- that started it all — “Pump.” And as erybody’s happy. Especially an old guez, Christian Torres Villalobos, he clamors to piece his life back to- flame turned Supervisor that Sean left Michael Jai White, and Masika gether, he’s forced to rely on the only behind. And to make matters worse, Kalysha. family he has left, his co-workers at a new foe has stepped into his once As the story goes, when trainer, the gym, and they are dysfunctional coveted top-spot and Is besting him in Sean Ford (Ray J) gets the opportunity to the max. every area of life. 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The dramatic TV thousands of predominantly show revolves around the African American members unscrupulous world of the who attend services there. But Greenleaf family and their beneath its steeple lies a den sprawling Memphis mega- of iniquity — greed, adultery, church. Scandalous secrets sibling rivalry, and conflicting and lies are as numerous as values.” the faithful. The cast includes Keith In the final episodes pre- David, Lynn Whitfield, miering in June 2020, the Lamman Rucker, Kim Greenleafs attempt to main- Hawthorne, Lovie Simone, tain a united front in the face Merle Dandridge, Desiree of losing their church to Bob Ross, Deborah Joy Winans, Whitmore and Harmony and Tye White, Rick Fox, Beau Hope Ministries, but secrets Bridges, and Oprah Win- past and present create what frey. The series also stars De- could be fatal fractures in the siree Ross, Lovie Sim- family’s fragile foundation. one, Jason Dirden, Oprah “Greenleaf” reigned as Winfrey, Rick Fox and Tye the number one scripted show Cast of “Greenleaf” White. OWN pulls plug on ‘If Loving You Is Wrong’ prah Winfrey Net- OWN in September 2014 to re- work also announced cord numbers for the network. that the fifth season The premiere averaged 1.93 Oof Tyler Perry’s “If Loving million viewers, beating 1.77 You Is Wrong” will be the final million who watched the pre- season of the Georgia-filmed miere of Tyler Perry’s “Haves series. OWN says the final sea- and Have Nots.” son “promises to be explosive “We are grateful to Tyler and sexier than ever.” The TV Perry and the talented cast and series is created, written, di- crew for giving us five incred- rected and executive produced ibly entertaining seasons,” said by Perry. Tina Perry, president of OWN. 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324, 357 cases with 24,788 deaths, including cabsentee.com. Primary for BEACON, May 7 – 13, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com NYC stats of 181,034 cases with 18,580 US Congressmembers, NYS deaths. Why does the United States total Assembly and NYS and NYS 1/3 of the COVID19 cases? Senate. Board of Elections will start to mail ballots on The COVID19 coronavirus pandemic May 8. is the new academic discipline, a required Presumptive Democratic course for all students of planet earth. The Democratic nominee Joe Tom Perez pandemic has touched down on almost all Biden did not keep his prom- continents delivering a power punch of fear, ise to name a running mate Trump look good in blue, sorrow and suffering. COVID19 also un- by May 1. He named a 4 red and battleground states. derscored the abundant fault lines in global member committee to help His campaign is marred by society: racial inequities and disparities in determine a VEEP, which will an ex Senate aide Tara Reade income, education, health care, and class. The probably be announced at the who alleged that he sexually public health crisis has impacted international Gavin Newsom, live Democratic Convention assaulted her 27 years ago. economies, and brought the world to a dis- in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Hello Tom Perez, Democratic comforting standstill. Closer to home, look On May 4, President Donald Trump August 17 to 20. Will he con- National Committee Chair, at the republic of the United States unable to officially politicizes his administration’s sider candidates other than please no more major changes summon the national leadership necessary to mismanaged COVID19 crisis when he tells women? His polls against or surprises before August 17. manage a bona fide crisis, having claimed the the New York Post. “Blue state coronavirus lives of almost 69,000 Americans. The only bailouts are unfair to Republicans. A bailout is ARTS/CULTURE defense Americans have against the dreaded different than reimbursement for the plague.” public health menace are strong, intelligent He predicted that an economic rebound from The 2020 Pulitzer Awards proactive governors like Governor Andrew coronavirus by the end of the year. Is he saying were announced on May 4. Cuomo, ready to do battle with the limited that chief executors, the Governors Andrew African Americans artists resources at their disposal. Since mid March, Cuomo, NY; Phil Murphy, New Jersey; fared well. Colson Whitehead many states have run billion dollar deficits Gavin Newsom, California; JB Pritzker, Il- won Fiction Award for THE battling the carnage brought by COVID19. linois and their constituents are not legitimate NICKEL BOYS based on The Federal government has enacted stimulus stakeholders in the USA. Either of the above the real horrors extant at the initiatives to corporations, to Americans, but governors would be a good VEEP running “ Dozier School for Boys, in no financial aid to the states. A new paradigm mate for Biden! Trump is unwittingly writing Florida, for 111 years, which for the social order is in order once COVID19 his downfall in November. Moreover, he will warped the lives of thou- is vanquished. take down most of the 23 GOP US Senators sands of boys.” Whitehead up for re-election. won 2017 Pulitzer award for fiction for THE UN- A note on the Trump blue state bias, many DERGROUND RAILROAD. southern red states are the next COVID19 Nikole Hannah-Jones, NY Nikole Hannah-Jones hotspots. Presumably, he will not bail them Times journalist for won out. States like Texas, Georgia and Florida, award for Best Commentary who adopted the Trump call for “reopening for her report on the Times the economy” are experiencing surges in Magazine’s “The 1619 Proj- COVID19 cases and deaths. ect,” a single- issue about A gradual return to states’ reopening would “the contributions of African be more prudent. And social distancing and Americans, including en- the face masks are not to be abandoned yet. slaved Africans, to American Most of the red states do not have infrastruc- history.” Jericko Brown won ture in place to accommodate runaway virus for Poetry, “The Tradition,” pandemic. What is happening in those early a collection which runs the reopen the economy states? In Utah, officials gamut from “the Trojan War closed tattoo parlors and salons after 500 com- to James Baldwin to the un- plaints were filed. In Wisconsin a cardiologist punished violence that po- Naomi Campbell was suspended from work after attending a lice commit against African rally without his mask. In Alabama, police Americans.” Anthony Davis nalism, literature. and musical were called to remove teens hanging out in won for MUSIC for “The composition. front of a bowling alley. Central Park Five’ a jazz-in- Iconic model and business fused opera with libretto by woman Naomi Campbell America, America, the land of the free who Richard Wesley, about “The dons the Essence May/June do not want to wear face masks and the home Latino and African American cover for its 50th Anniversary Andrew Cuomo of many fools unable to cope with cabin fever. teenagers wrongfully convict- issue. This golden anniversa- ed of a 1989 group rape of ry issue included stories rele- a white woman.” A special vant to its audience of African citation was awarded posthu- American women and the US/COVID19 RAPID RECOVERY mously to African-American effects of COVID 19 on their Ida B. Wells (1862-1931) lives. Issue is first in Essence Top priority must be giv- COVID19 survival tips. An a blood clot in the legs with for her role as investiga- issue curated by its cover en to an effective COVID19 Essence magazine online symptoms like pain, redness tive journalist/founder of the personality. 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A Harlem-based management consultant, Victoria Horsford can be reached at [email protected] BEACON, May 7 – May 13, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com 18 I ting all of the pieces ofthisting allofthepieces intentions andsetaboutput- parents andstudentsoftheir online. continue the HSA experience to resumetheir activities and Year ofclass, are nowable Semester classes, or a Full- who weresignedupforSpring more than800students. Those will now be offered online to Theater, and Art andDesign tions. enterprise videocommunica- ZOOM, theleader in modern to an online platform using 37,000-square footfacility, the roofofculturalhub’s classes, normally taught under have adaptedmanyofthe istrative andteachingstaff Working together, the admin ly launchedHSA@HOME. of the Arts (HSA) recent pandemic, the Harlem School HSA@HOME launchedduringCOVID-19pandemic The organization informed Classes in Dance, Music, ing, amidsttheCOVID-19 reality ofsocial distanc n response to the city’s new - - - when theyrequireareturnto comfortingatatime something their teachersandpeers seeing thefamiliar faces of excited at the prospects of available, andstudentsare es have already been made preciative thattheonlineclass- history,” headded. unprecedented timeinour ever, tohelpusthroughthis “We needtheartsmorethan Eric Pryor, presidentofHSA. needs ofourfamilies,”said Home inordertomeetthe the developmentofHSA@ creativity andingenuityin through thesedifficult times. as thecommunity, weather students andfamilies, as well being together,” while helping develop innovativewaysof has promised to “continue to line learningtheorganization to thisnewlongdistance, on- classes areeasilyadaptable in recordtime. While notall challenging puzzle together Entertainment Parents areespeciallyap- “Our staff showedgreat ence inlieuofbeingthere continuing theHSA experi- proven to be the answer to nology.’ This alternativehas we call ‘remote learning tech- even morethroughthisthing between thetwocontinues languages. learning arias in other foreign ya andNoradoingscales in themorning,IhearSukan- other room having my coffee Graham-Smith. As Isit in the with hervocalcoach,Nora is having wonderful lessons dent inthemusicdepartment, Scott, whoisaHSA prepstu- journey. able tocontinueonhermusical overjoyed that her daughter is and young artists.” Scott was saving graceforourchildren ferred toremotelearning,“a that classes would be trans- ent, found the announcement herself asaproudHSA par some semblanceofnormalcy. “I believetherelationship “My daughter, Sukanya Julia Scott,whodescribes - to HSA@HOMEsimplefor the process for signing up at HSA endures.” all, commitment to excellence is goodto know that through it with liveclassesonZoom.It challenge of socialdistancing reunited. HSA has risen to the are sogratefultheywillbe and herdancecommunity classes, adding,“Mydaughter ganization for resuming dance HSA also wrote to thank the or at danceclasses daughter takes family!” you soonandallofourHSA miss youNora!Hopetosee formed a strong bond,“We with whomherdaughterhas outtotheteacher shout special addinga Scott, arts,” saidJulia in her love for singing and the continues tosupportSukanya encouragement andoptimism Graham-Smith. Hersupport, continuing withMs.Nora the renaissance ofHSA and person. We lookforwardto The organization hasmade whoseBetty Arrington, - programs officer atHSA. chief educationandcreative of time,”said Aubrey Lynch II, happen in suchashortamount mobilizing andmakingthis the powerofartsandfor at HSA fordaringtobelieve in We aresogratefultoeveryone ing tolearnnewtechnology. platform, and themselves hav- ing methodology to anonline having toremodel their teach teaching artists, many of them amazing and rallied nearly 70 areabsolutely who directors, Challenges. as organizing SocialMedia virtual performances, as well virtual events, master classes, attention towarddeveloping also turning ganization is now as thecrisisrequires. The or connected online,” for aslong for ourcommunitytostay op “newand exciting ways classes andworkingtodevel- beyond theSpringSemester HOME. catalogue, by visiting HSA@ classed outlined in theonline the full listing ofavailable Parents and students can view hsanyc) organization’s Instagram(@ formed by connecting to the hsanyc.org, and can stay in- Student Servicesatinfo@ ister. Families may contact new studentswishingtoreg- classes remotely, aswell those wishingtocontinue this time. arts organizations is critical at the community. to Donating to students,theirfamilies and familiarity, continuity, andjoy and providingmuchneeded have facedunemployment, of teaching artist, who would tion, repurposingthetalents the harshness ofsocial isola- refocusing studentsawayfrom graphics. seen aspikeacrossdemo- anxiety overCORVID-19has critical times like now, when times, andmostespecially, in tance of the arts inthe best of again demonstrate the impor lem Schoolofthe Arts once Organizations like the Har “I justwanttoapplaudour HSA iscurrentlylooking HSA islaserfocusedon and Facebook page. By Don Thomas By - - - - 19

The Reel By Audrey J. Bernard ‘My Father The Mover’ wins TFF

2020 Best Documentary Short BEACON, May 7 – 13, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com dom, his own daughter, bound by the sore loss of her mother, was not able break free from her pain. Stoan told me he had been trying to get his daugh- ter to join his dance classes. With a very intimate crew, Stoan invited us into his home and his daily life, into his class where we were privy to his methodology. We de- vised a way to include his daughter in the class... and then beyond. What resulted was a miracle. My Father The Mover is just the beginning. There are so many movers and The Mover performing African electronic “Gqom” dance shakers, just like Stoan, who are using their craft to move And while he has helped many his statement to be one that was mountains in their communi- kids find freedom, he still universal. ties. My goal with this film is has difficulty getting his own In his specific applica- to launch a platform for these daughter, Alatha, to break open tion, kids in the township of Movers.” and find her own powers. But Khayelitsha, though burdened ASSETS: Writer/Director/ in a tender moment together, by poverty, drugs and abuse, Producer: Julia Jansch. Pro- this is all about to change. “My can find a way to tap into ducer Mandilakhe Yengo. Father The Mover” invites their own innate powers and Executive Producer: Julia you on an exploration of Gqom realize that they don’t have to Jansch, James Matthes. Fea- dance and movement to ignite be shackled by their circum- turing: Stoan MOVE Galela your own sense of freedom stances, and if they work hard and Alatha Galela. Cinema- while introducing you to the and dance hard, they can be tographer: Ross Hillier. Edi- crucial work of Stoan Move whoever they want to be. But tor: Tricia Holmes. Music and Galela and his United Town- when I peeled back the layers, Sound: Pressure Cooker Stu- ship Dancers. I noticed that while Stoan has dios. Color Grade: Tom Poole. DEETS: “Everyone can helped many kids find free- Composer: James Matthes. Point Pictures presents "My FatherThe Mover" have freedom. It just depends on whether you want to be free ongratulations to direc- dance, The Mover helps kids in or not.” This was something tor Julia Jansch whose the township of Khayelitsha, Stoan MOVE Galela said to brilliant short documen- South Africa, to transcend the Jansch the first time they met. Ctary “My Father The Mover” grips of poverty and abuse and He was showing me a tattoo on won top honors at this year’s find their superpowers. The his arm – of a puppet, whose Tribeca Film Festival (TFF) Mover is also one of the few strings were being severed. It presented by AT&T. The film single fathers in the township. struck a real chord and I found — in which kids find their superpowers through beats — won 2020 Best Documen- tary Short. The jury comprised of Asia Kate Dillon, Marti Noxon and Sheila Nevins said “My Father The Mover” was “A ‘movement’ film which frees people from the pain had the biggest impression on us and lasted through the Julia Jansch tragedies we’re going through now.” About the Director SYNOPSIS: Alatha Gale- Julia Jansch is a South African writer/director/producer based la’s father says he’s more than in New York. After a decade of experience in development at a dancer — he’s a Mover. Us- FremantleMedia (LA) & RadicalMedia (NYC), she ventured ing African electronic “Gqom” Stoan MOVE Galela with his daughter Alatha Galela into wild Indi waters and has been focused on her own voice as an independent filmmaker. Her short documentary, My Father The Mover (2020) has been selected to screen in four Oscar-qualifying festivals and will have its New York Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. Jansch is stirred by characters and narratives that unveil what makes us most human. Her stories are often psychological, offbeat, and brought to life through unusual micro-universes and lyrical imagery. There’s a mis- chievous undercurrent in her work, alluding to the complex nature of the human condition. Julia’s worlds run parallel to our own, often opening a window into the darker sides of our nature. Her audiences may be lulled in, but it’s not long before their abruptly catapulted out, oftentimes through harsh lessons learned. Jansch has a filmmaking diploma from The New York Film Academy, an MBA from Oxford and an MSC in Global Governance from Oxford. She is on the advisory board of The Wellbeing Project – an Ashoka-backed organization focused on creating a culture of Wellbeing for change-makers, and is currently writing her first feature. The Mover helps kids in the township of Khayelitsha, South Africa BEACON, May 7 – May 13, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com 20 W Wyandanch PublicLibraryreopening working to expand our services toexpand ourservices working and wellbeing. The Boardis with thecommunity’s health initiatives. support of his educational the Library, and continuing Shadd Jamison,director of “dedicated toworkingwith Trustees, said,theBoardis Wyandanch Library Board of coronavirus (COVID-19). concerns thespreadof Cuomo. The state’s mandate York State Governor Andrew by Executive Order from New has beenpostponedtoJune Tax Cap. is withintheNew York State tax increase of 1.81 percent proposed $1,957,620.00. The to beraisedintaxeswill amountThe totalproposed proposed is $2,079,648.00. get expenditure for the year 2021 budget. 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2020, the 86th Annual Award for a person or organi- BEACON, May 7 – 13, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com Drama League Artistic zation that has shown fearless OAwards Nominations were support and kindness to the announced during a Virtual theater community. Awards Ceremony hosted by Beetlejuice’s Alex Brightman and Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer. Here are the The Drama League has had to nominees for make changes to their annual the 86th Annual awards nomination ceremony Drama League’s this year due to New York’s guidelines against large gather- five competitive ings. Voting is open for Drama categories: League members from May 1 – May 22. Award winners will OUTSTANDING PRODUC- be announced by Gabriel Ste- TION OF A PLAY lian-Shanks and Bevin Ross Cambodian Rock Band via livestream in June. The Directed by Chay Yew Drama League Awards Event Written by Lauren Yee Chair is Bonnie Comley. Signature Theatre Company The Drama League (Artistic Director, Gabri- Dana H. el Stelian-Shanks / Execu- Directed by Les Waters tive Director, Bevin Ross) Written by Lucas Hnath announced the 2020 Drama Vineyard Theatre League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Grand Horizons Play, Outstanding Revival of Directed by Leigh Silverman a Play, Outstanding Produc- Written by Bess Wohl tion of a Musical, Outstanding Second Stage/Helen Hayes Revival of a Musical, and the Theater much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. The Hot Wing King The broadcast included Directed by Steve H. Broad- Audra McDonald and Terrence McNally celebrate at the Opening Night party of his critically ac- special cameos from pre- nax III claimed play Frankie and Johnny in the Claire de Lune starring McDonald and Michael Shannon vious Distinguished Per- Written by Katori Hall and brilliantly directed by Arin Arbus (Getty Images) formance Award recipients Signature Theatre Company Bernadette Peters, Bry- OUTSTANDING PRODUC- Directed by Lucy Moss and Smith an Cranston, and Patti The Inheritance TION OF A MUSICAL Jamie Armitage Signature Theatre Company LuPone. Other recognitions Directed by Stephen Daldry Girl from the North Country Written by Toby Marlow and include Marianne Elliott as Written by Matthew Lopez Directed by Conor McPherson Lucy Moss Frankie and Johnny in the the recipient of the Founders Barrymore Theatre Book by Conor McPherson, Brooks Atkinson Theatre Claire de Lune Award for Excellence in Di- Music and Directed by Arin Arbus recting and James Lapine The Michaels Lyrics by Bob Dylan Soft Power Written by Terrence McNally as the recipient of the Dis- Written and Directed by Rich- Belasco Theatre Directed by Leigh Silverman Broadhurst Theatre tinguished Achievement in ard Nelson Book and Lyrics by David Musical Theater Award. Public Theater Jagged Little Pill Henry Hwang, Judgment Day During the program the Directed by Diane Paulus Music and Additional Lyrics Directed by Richard Jones Drama League honored the Moscow Moscow Moscow Music by Alanis Morissette by Jeanine Tesori Written by Ödön von Hor- five-time Tony Award win- Moscow Moscow Moscow and Glen Ballard, Public Theater váth, ning Terrence McNally — Directed by Trip Cullman Lyrics by Alanis Morissette, Adapted by Christopher Shinn who passed away on March Written by Halley Feiffer Book by Diablo Cody A Strange Loop Park Avenue Armory 24, 2020, due to complica- MCC Theater Broadhurst Theatre Directed by Stephen Brackett tions from COVID-19 — with Book, Music and Lyrics by Medea the organization’s lifetime One in Two Moulin Rouge! Michael R. Jackson Directed by Simon Stone achievement award, “The Directed by Stevie Walk- Directed by Alex Timbers Playwrights Horizons Written by Simon Stone after Unique Contribution to The- er-Webb Book by John Logan, Music Euripides ater Award,” which was ac- Written by Donja R. Love and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical Brooklyn Academy of Music cepted by Tom Kirdahy on The New Group Lyrics by Various Artists Directed by Phyllida Lloyd behalf of McNally. In addition Al Hirschfeld Theatre Book by Katori Hall, Frank Native Son a special video tribute was pre- Sea Wall/A Life Ketelaar Directed by Seret Scott sented by Jeff Kaufman and Directed by Carrie Cracknell Octet and Kees Prins, Music by Written by Nambi E. Kelley, Marcia Ross (producers of Written by Simon Stephens/ Directed by Annie Tippe Various Artists Lunt-Fontanne based on the novel by Richard the documentary film Terrence Nick Payne Written by Dave Malloy Theatre Wright McNally: Every Act of Life). Hudson Theater Signature Theatre Company The Acting Company The Gratitude Awards fea- OUTSTANDING REVIVAL OF tured vignettes from friends of Seared The Secret Life of Bees A PLAY The Rose Tattoo The Drama League including Directed by Moritz von Stu- Directed by Sam Gold Betrayal Directed by Trip Cullman Aaron Tveit, Adrienne War- elpnagel Book by Lynn Nottage, Music Directed by Jamie Lloyd Written by Tennessee Williams ren, Condola Rashad, Eliza- Written by Theresa Rebeck by Duncan Sheik, Written by Harold Pinter Roundabout Theatre Company beth Stanley, Idina Menzel, MCC Theater Lyrics by Susan Birkenhead Jacobs Theatre Jeremy Pope, Kelli O’Hara, Atlantic Theater Company A Soldier’s Play Kristin Chenoweth, Mari- Slave Play for colored girls who have Directed by Kenny Leon anne Elliott, Megan Hilty, Directed by Robert O’Hara Sing Street considered suicide Written by Charles Fuller Nathan Lane, and Sutton Written by Jeremy O. Harris Directed by Rebecca Taichman /when the rainbow is enuf Roundabout Theatre Company Foster. New York Theatre Workshop/ Book by Enda Walsh, Music Directed by Leah C. Gardiner The Drama League an- John Golden Theatre and Written by Ntozake Shange The Woman in Black nounced that the spirit of The Lyrics by Gary Clark and John Public Theater Directed by Robin Herford Gratitude Awards will live on Stew Carney Written by Stephen Mallatratt, via a new honorary catego- Directed by Colette Robert New York Theatre Workshop Fires in the Mirror based on the novel by Susan ry for the 87th Annual Dra- Written by Zora Howard Directed by Saheem Ali Hill ma League Awards starting Page 73 Six Written by Anna Deavere The McKittrick Hotel BEACON, May 7 – May 13, 2020 newyorkbeacon.com 22 M charity Dance’ proceeds to donating ‘TheLast Michael Jordanis Badenhausen reported. causes,” Forbes’ itable million to $4 million, to char which shouldreachatleast$3 tire shareoftheproceeds, Dance. 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