The Charlotte Post Live long, Life! prosper at THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 SECTION B 116 years

UNC Char- lotte Chan- cellor Sharon Gaber is the school’s fifth chancellor and first woman to lead the campus since Bonnie Cone a half century ago.

UNC CHARLOTTE UNCC leader TROY HULL | THE CHARLOTTE POST aims for campus Hester Ford, America’s oldest living woman, celebrated her 116th birthday Aug. 15 at her Charlotte home. A mother of 12, Ford was joined by some of her 48 grandchildren, 108 great-grandchildren, and at least 120 great-great-grandchildren. For a historic perspective, in 1904, the year she was born, Theodore Roosevelt was president, women couldn’t vote, and the first airplane flight had taken place a year earlier. Television was 23 years away from reality and the first iPhone was 103 years of inclusivity away from production. By Ashley Mahoney [email protected] Sharon L. Gaber wants Black students to thrive at UNC Charlotte. The school’s fifth chancellor replaced Philip Du- bois on July 20 as the first woman to lead the insti- Thanksgiving tradition goes virtual tution since founder Bonnie Cone over 50 years ago. Gaber joined Charlotte from the University of By Ashley Mahoney holiday season to Charlotte Toledo, where she was that school’s first female [email protected] in the safest way possible. president. Gaber left an impression there, earning The best part about the national recognition for increasing enrollment, im- The 74th annual Novant parade has always been its proving the graduation rate and helping students Health Thanksgiving Day ability to bring the com- stay in school. Education Dive named her one of five Parade, like many other munity together, whether leaders in higher education to watch in 2018. events this year, is going in person or virtually. Just Gaber’s arrival at UNCC coincides with a pandemic virtual. know that the 75th anni- and social unrest following the deaths of Breonna Thanksgiving is Nov. 26, versary event next year – Taylor, who was shot and killed in her apartment in 100 days away, but due to the diamond anniversary – Louisville, Kentucky by police, and George Floyd COVID-19 concerns, the will be spectacular.” when police knelt on his neck for nearly nine mi- parade has been canceled The virtual parade will in- nutes in Minneapolis, Minnesota. to in-person attendance. clude a “best of” compo- “In light of George Floyd killing, and Breonna Tay- Instead, the parade will be nent, highlight past floats, lor, we are obviously paying attention,” Gaber said. TV only, airing on channel marching bands, balloons “Part of what I did was come in and say diversity and 3, WBTV. and various performances inclusion is critically important.” “Today marks 100 days from over the years. Local Gaber has met with various groups within the uni- from the Novant Health performances are a signa- versity tasked with addressing how to create a di- Thanksgiving Day Parade,” ture piece of the parade, verse and inclusive environment not just for Charlotte and will be featured in the students, but faculty and staff. Center City TV special. The exact “What I’ve been doing is meeting with various On The Net Partners’ schedule for the virtual groups to gather input and feedback and talk a little http://novan- Robert celebration has not been fi- bit about next steps to be able to move things for- thealththanks- Krumbine nalized, but the organizers ward,” Gaber said. “I also want to do that with stu- givingparade. said in a are looking at highlighting dent groups when I have the opportunity, when they com/ statement. front-line heroes, healthy ASHLEY MAHONEY are coming back to campus.” “While we’re cooking features, virtual The Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade will be a virtual affair UNCC, which enrolls 28,412 students from 47 saddened that all-star performances, his- in November because of COVID-19 concerns. states and 105 countries, is the third largest of 17 the parade won’t be live in tory of the parade and UNC system schools, and the fastest growing. Thirty- Uptown this year, we know ways the community has year, a virtual parade is the parade and our holiday tra- seven percent of the student body consists of first- that moving the event to a given back during the pan- best way for us to keep our ditions special. This year’s generation collegians. TV special is what’s best demic. neighbors and loved ones virtual celebration will “What I do know is we have to continue to make for the community. We can “The Novant Health safe,” said Jesse Cureton, showcase some of our fa- progress,” Gaber said. “Some of the things are, what all celebrate this long- Thanksgiving Day Parade executive vice president vorite memories from pre- are we doing about diverse administrators [and] fac- standing tradition with has kicked off Charlotte’s and chief consumer officer vious parades as we look ulty members? How are we helping to recruit and re- family and friends in the holiday season for nearly at Novant Health. “Time forward to the holiday sea- tain Black and brown students, and make sure that comfort of our homes and 75 years. While we’ll miss spent with friends and son.” we will welcome in the celebrating in person this family is what makes the Please see UNCC |2B NBA Hornets assist Hope Vibes marks anniversary with aid By Ashley Mahoney March, as frequent and and first month of rent for building to the back to nonprofit on meals [email protected] proper handwashing is en- those seeking safety at Ki- allow people to clean up Hope Vibes is celebrating couraged by the Centers plin Automotive, which re- prior to installation of the By Ashley Mahoney its third birthday. for Disease Control and sulted in the non-profit solar sink. [email protected] The local nonprofit was Prevention to reduce the called Helping and Leading “We had been observing risk of contracting corona- Others (HALO) Now. The their efforts to serve the Project BOLT received an assist from the Charlotte founded in 2017 by Adri- enne and Emmanuel virus. GoFundMe has raised over homeless from afar with Hornets and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Car- Their most recent install- $39,000 thus far, with a the HALO Now project,” olina. Threatt to serve Charlotte’s homeless community. The ment is a collaboration goal of $250,000. Adrienne said. “As we were The $10,000 donation benefits the local nonprofit, with Kiplin Automotive Charles knows the chal- trying to identify new loca- which addresses issues facing marginalized com- couple have particularly focused on hygiene, hold- Group’s HALO Now project lenges of being displaced. tions for solar sinks, we munities in Charlotte. The Hornets and Blue Cross started by Kiplin Auto He and his family were really felt like that would NC are also donating 300 meals a week to Charlotte ing monthly serve days where people can donate manager James Charles. Ki- homeless for three months be a prime location in children for the next six weeks. Meal donations take plin Auto serves as a deal- in 2015 when the owner of terms of need. Just having place each Tuesday and will be prepared by Uptown items. In 2018, they dis- tributed 1,500 hygiene ership by day and a refuge the house they were rent- access to our solar sinks Yolk, which is owned by James Beard Foundation for people living out of ing sold the property with- makes it easy for people to Award nominated Chef Greg Collier and his wife Sub- packs, 10,000 feminine hy- giene products, 200 winter their cars by night. The lot out informing them, which wash their hands or wash rina, whom the Hornets have previously partnered is kept well-lit, with secu- forced them to rely on ho- whatever they need to with. items, 80 tents, tarps and blankets throughout the rity cameras and the un- tels as temporary housing. that’s small, and it’s much “Project BOLT and I are so thankful for this oppor- derstanding that anyone Now he helps others navi- simpler because all they tunity,” Project BOLT founder Gemini Boyd said. “I’m Charlotte area. When the COVID-19 pan- living out of their car is gate housing challenges. have to do is walk up to the praying that it brings awareness to bigger issues that welcome to park overnight. The space had an out- sink, put their hands under Please see |2B demic hit, they added mo- CHARLOTTE HORNETS bile solar sinks to their list In February, Charles door Porta Potty, but no the faucet, and it comes and began distributing started a GoFundMe to pro- running water. A hose was on.” «RIDES them for the homeless in vide the security deposit run from the front of the Toyota’s Camry hybrid is good-looking and well-appointed By Winfred Cross car is actually good-look- back with room for five. instead of sitting on top. SPECIAL TO THE POST ing. The body is sleek and The large trunk gives you The JBL audio system is modern – almost Lexus- space for lots of luggage, really good and can pro- Toyota’s Camry has been like. Technically, the Lexus grocery or whatever you duce near audiophile one of the best-selling cars ES and Camry do share need to carry. Leather sound quality. in America for decades. chassis and parts, but the seats, wrapped steering The Camry hybrid is Sales increased in 2018 Lexus is indeed on another wheel and power every- powered by a 2.5-liter, when the company re- level. thing was also included. four-cylinder that makes vamped the Camry into The interior is also well Technology abounds. 176 horsepower. There is something that was much done. The dash is modern Toyota has finally added also an electric motor that TOYOTA more desirable and not so but could be viewed as Android Auto along with makes 118 horsepower much an appliance. The busy. It offers a lot of infor- Apple CarPlay. You can giving the Camry 208 net The Toyota Camry hybrid more than holds its own. same can be said for its hy- mation and is more tech also use Alexa for voice horsepower. Toyota does- don’t have enough power, bad. Camrys of old were brid version. than busy. The fit and fin- control along with Siri. n't give a net torque figure. but more would be great. ho-hum. This revised The Camry Hybrid looks ish is excellent, and the There is an 8-inch touch The combination gets the I was pleasantly sur- Camry has a more oh, wow identical to the gasoline functionality is something screen which has controls Camry to 60 miles per hour prised with the driving dy- factor. There are better powered car except for you would expect from for navigation, climate con- in 8.0 seconds which is im- namics of the car. The SE driving sedans but I don’t badging. That’s a good Toyota. There are copious trol and audio. It’s also in- pressive for a mid-size car. gets a more sports-tuned know of one that delivers Please see HANDSOME| 2B thing because the current amounts of room front and tegrated into the dash You never feel like you chassis but my XLE wasn’t 2B LIFE | The Charlotte Post Thursday, August 20, 2020 UNCC leader aims for campus of inclusivity Continued from page 1B with appropriate distancing between they are successful so we are reducing diners. An on-campus testing facility the social mobility gap that exists in will be available at no cost to students our broader community. I can tell you and employees, with results expected that it’s high on the agenda and my in 36 hours. Should the need to quar- radar, and I believe that we are going antine arise, the university would to start making some progress very prefer it be done off-campus. Ho- soon.” wever, if an on-campus resident is un- Classes are scheduled to resume for able to quarantine off-campus, the in-person instruction on Sept. 7. Fac- school will provide quarantine-spe- ulty, staff and students will receive a cific housing and support. The school “return-to-campus” bag containing a will also monitor and sample waste- digital thermometer, hand sanitizer, water at various campus sites to disposable and cloth face coverings, proactively detect the presence of the the Niner Pledge committing to pro- virus and identify the location of pos- GETTY IMAGES tect their own health and wellbeing as sible outbreaks. More than 25 million Americans suffer from asthma, making it among the most prevalent well as that of others, in addition to “We’re looking at prevention,” Gaber of respiratory ailments. resources to keep safe. Face coverings said. “We’re looking at symptom will be required indoors when near checking. We’re looking at what are others, as well as in all classrooms. opportunities for isolation and quar- What you need to know Signs around campus will encourage antine, and we’re looking at how do physical distancing. we detect ahead of an outbreak. We The school is incorporating ad- actually have faculty researchers who ditional cleaning measures for high- are doing wastewater analysis of our about asthma symptoms residence halls where they will be able traffic areas. Foot traffic will be FAMILY FEATURES condition from the Na- Asthma can be managed. one-way when possible, and Niner to detect an outbreak before it ac- More than 25 million tional Heart, Lung, and Like diabetes and high Transit will operate at reduced capac- tually occurs based on the wastewater Americans suffer from Blood Institute’s Learn blood pressure, asthma ity with increased cleaning. Dine-in that’s coming out of a residence hall.” asthma, according to the More Breathe Better pro- takes ongoing monitoring seating will operate at 50% capacity, Centers for Disease Con- gram, which provides in- and management to keep it trol and Prevention's Na- formation and resources under control. Managing tional Health Interview on asthma, COPD and the disease effectively Survey. This chronic con- other lung diseases and means working closely dition is so common that conditions to people living with a health care provider, even if you don’t have it with the diseases, their taking medications as pre- yourself, you probably caregivers and the health scribed, avoiding asthma know someone – a friend, care providers who help triggers – like exposure to colleague or child – who treat them. allergens, poor air quality does. Health care providers Asthma is a serious lung or tobacco smoke – and and patients have many disease. While symptoms watching for any changes tools for managing asthma, can range from mild to se- in symptoms. These steps but keeping the disease vere, a person can die dur- can help anyone with under control can still be ing an asthma attack. It's asthma gain – and keep – challenging. important for someone control of his or her health. Asthma symptoms result with the condition, as well Currently, it is unknown from inflammation, or as his or her family if people with asthma are swelling, that narrows the members, to know how to at higher risk of getting in- airways and makes them manage particular symp- fected with COVID-19, but more sensitive than usual. toms and when to get if you do get infected you TROY HULL | THE CHARLOTTE POST The most common symp- emergency medical help. may be at higher risk of Project BOLT founder Gemini Boyd brings awareness to struggles marginalized com- toms are coughing, wheez- Asthma doesn’t go away, getting very sick. COVID- munities face in Charlotte. ing, chest tightness and and it can’t be cured. Once 19 can affect your respira- shortness of breath. These a person develops asthma, tory tract (nose, throat, symptoms can be brought he or she is likely to have it lungs), cause an asthma at- Charlotte Hornets, Blue Cross on by triggers such as to- for a lifetime. In other tack and possibly lead to bacco smoke, dust, chemi- words, children rarely out- pneumonia and acute res- NC assist nonprofit on meals cals and pollen, which may grow asthma. Even when piratory disease. worsen the inflammation symptoms aren’t present, For more information Continued from page 1B typically rely on school meals and the additional of the airways. the condition is still there and resources on asthma, and can flare up at any visit nhlbi.nih.gov/Breath- are affecting our margin- meals for their nutrition support from our two or- Consider these three time. eBetter. alized families. COVID-19 were not left hungry, and ganizations will help Proj- things to know about the awareness and the effect it that they had the supplies ect BOLT provide relief to has on Black and brown necessary to continue their some of those in our com- families need to be high- school work at home. munity who need it.” lighted more.” “We are pleased to team Said Reagan Greene Try a refreshing grape Project BOLT stands for with Blue Cross Blue Shield Pruitt, vice president of Building Outstanding Lives of North Carolina to sup- marketing and community Together. Boyd, a Charlotte port Project BOLT, a local engagement at Blue Cross salad for relaxing meal native, founded the non- nonprofit doing important NC: “Blue Cross NC is profit to connect those in work in our community,” proud to support the criti- FAMILY FEATURES satile ingredient, they also Dressing: need, particularly in north- Hornets President & Vice cal work Project BOLT is make a perfect snack on 2 tablespoons red wine Chairman Fred Whitfield doing for children in Char- Warm weather and a west Charlotte, with access cool, crisp meal is an al- their own: healthy, hydrat- vinegar to resources. Throughout said in a statement. “Too lotte. Ensuring that chil- ing, tasty and refreshing. 2 teaspoons Dijon-style many of our neighbors are dren and all North most perfect combination the COVID-19 pandemic, for enjoying some time Grapes can also be frozen mustard Project BOLT has provided struggling with food inse- Carolinians have access to for a cool, frosty treat. Ad- 2 teaspoons lemon juice curity right now, especially healthy food is something outdoors. When your dish food and school supplies is as nutritious as it is deli- ditionally, grapes of all 1/2 teaspoon cumin to children between the some of our children who Blue Cross NC is com- colors – red, green and 1/2 garlic clove, grated or will not receive the assis- mitted to now and as we cious, the timeless ele- ages 2-18 in seven neigh- ments of good food and black – are a natural source minced borhoods in Charlotte to tance they normally would continue to work to make of beneficial antioxidants 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive in school. 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BLUMENTHAL PERFORMING ARTS Boris “Bluz” Rogers. Hip hop celebration GOOGLE ARTS Goodyear Arts is among 13 Charlotte area cultural centers partnering with Google Arts on a website that allows visitors online won’t stop access at a distance. By Ashley Mahoney [email protected] Charlotte culture as “We Are Hip Hop” kicks off in Uptown this fall. Charlotte-area creatives Boris “Bluz” Rogers, Bree Stallings, AJ Glasco and Greg Jackson created a celebration of hip hop culture, which will take place at Booth Playhouse Oct. 22-25. A series of close as a computer activities will occur throughout the year under the name, including perform- In a first for region, Modern Art, Arts & Science Council, neighborhood. The site includes over ances and exhibitions by hip hop artists Atkins Library at UNC Charlotte, 3,000 artworks and artifacts from the and dancers, DJs, spoken word and Google Arts initiative Goodyear Arts, Carolina Raptor 13 organizations. graffiti artists. It will be a combination Center, Charlotte Symphony and the “Charlotte’s diverse and inclusive of in-person and virtual performances. puts local institutions McColl Center for Art + Innovation. culture has so much to offer. From The final portion of “We Are Hip Hop’s” “We are thrilled to showcase Char- Charlotte and Davidson’s James October run will be a faith-friendly within virtual reach lotte’s rich culture, history of innova- Beard Award nomi- “After Church Party” on Oct. 25. tion and thriving art scene for nated chefs to the “I’m excited about what ‘We Are Hip By Ashley Mahoney everyone to explore online at Google Harvey B. Gantt On The Net Hop’ has to offer the Charlotte com- [email protected] Arts & Culture,” Simon Delacroix, U.S. Center for African- http://g.co/ex- munity— a chance to see lead of Google Arts & Culture said in American Arts & plorecharlotte something new, yet fa- Google Arts & Culture are putting a statement. “From its fascinating Culture, so much is miliar, and be intro- Charlotte cultural institutions at your museums to its delightful culinary captured on this site On The Net duced to one of the fingertips. scene to its achievements as a busi- for our state and world Blumentha- most creative cultures Google Arts & Culture is collabo- ness hub, Charlotte is captivating. to enjoy,” said U.S. Rep. Alma Adams, lArts.org/wear on the planet,” Rogers rating with 13 area galleries and mu- Thanks to our 13 local partners, the who represents Charlotte in Con- ehiphop said. seums to launch a site allowing world can go to one virtual destina- gress. “I am proud that Google Arts & “We Are Hip Hop” fol- people to explore their cultural offer- tion to experience this outstanding Culture chose to celebrate the crown lows the success of Lon- ings from an acceptable social dis- city.” jewels of the Queen City." don-based Breakin’ Convention, an tance, as most cultural institutions Said Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles: “We Said ASC President Jeep Bryant: international hip hop festival Blumen- remain closed due to COVID-19. This all know the value that arts and cul- “The Arts & Science Council is proud thal Performing Arts presented at is a global initiative that extends to ture can add to a growing city like to be a partner in the Google Arts & Knight Theater from 2015-17. “We Are cities like Kansas City and Milwaukee ours and we appreciate when others Culture Charlotte project, which cele- Hip Hop” will also be presented by Blu- in the United States, as well as Milan show interest in what we’ve estab- brates all aspects of arts and culture menthal. and Naples in Italy, Lyon, France and lished. I really appreciate Google’s in the Queen City, including our com- “We want to build on the success we Hamburg, Germany. willingness to showcase our thriving munity’s vibrant public art collec- had with Breakin’ Convention to create Charlotte is the third U.S. city and arts community and to celebrate tion: “From innovative works at a new program that is truly our own in first in the South to be featured. what it means to be uniquely Char- Charlotte Douglas International Air- celebrating hip hop and Charlotte art- Participating organizations in Char- lotte.” port, including one of the largest dig- ists,” Blumenthal President Tom Gab- lotte include the Mint Museum, the Users can explore 20 African Amer- ital artwork in the world, to lifting up bard said in a statement. “We aim to Harvey B. Gantt Center for African- ican artists you should know with the artists of color and their contrib- make these activities unifying, uplifting American Arts & Culture, Charlotte Gantt Center, civil rights exhibits utions to the collection, this project and insightful. I’m thankful for Bluz, Regional Visitors Authority, Levine with the Atkins Library and the Le- provides a compelling way for Bree, Greg and AJ for their leadership in Museum of the New South, NASCAR vine Museum, as well as an oral his- people to learn how public art con- producing this kickoff weekend.” Hall of Fame, Bechtler Museum of tory of Charlotte’s Brooklyn nects to our region’s rich history.” Rogers is a renowned poetry slam- master. Stallings is a visual artist. Glasco is a dancer and founder of Cray- zeeBeat Dance. Jackson is founder and executive director of Heal Charlotte. “It’s important to show Charlotte the hip hop scene, as it has shaped so much of the culture that's here in the city,” Glasco said. “I hope that this will be something that the world knows and as- Photographer creates framework for change Please see HIP HOP | 6B By Ashley Mahoney [email protected] Malik J. Norman uses his passion to ‘Project create change. Norman is the third annual Mary Ma- honey Memorial Scholarship recipient, which is distributed by The Charlotte Power’ a Post Foundation to artists pursuing higher education in honor of Post jour- nalist Ashley Mahoney’s late mother, who nurtured numerous artists during satisfying her life. Norman is a Bachelor of Fine Art candidate in photography at the University of North Carolina at Char- thriller lotte. The Mineral Springs, North Caro- lina native uses his craft to stimulate in By Mark Kennedy among Black communities. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Norman was one of 30 seniors se- lected for FujiFilm’s Students of Story- Imagine taking a little pill that could telling in June. Students accepted into make you strong and vibrant, one that the program received a personal profile basically unlocks your yearning poten- page on the Fujifilm website, and up to tial. No, not that pill. Get your mind out $3,000 in FujiFilm gear to craft and of the gutter. share their story. His project, “Visual The pill in Netflix’s “Project Power” Waters of Mineral Springs” explores the gives you a superpower — invisibility, MALIK J. NORMAN Black experience in southern rural bulletproof, elastic body, fiery skin. But communities. there are two catches: The effect lasts UNC Charlotte senior and Mary J. Mahoney Scholarship winner Malik J. Norman’s “Mr. Rich- He is excited for what his senior year for just five minutes. And instant death ard A. Coffey’s Tractor (Granddad’s Ole John Deere.” holds. UNCC is set to resume in-person is a possible side effect. instruction on Sept. 7. Despite senior he hadn’t quite figured out how to at Gallery C3 at Alchemy. He will also Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and year taking place during a pandemic, create a roadmap for himself. That’s participate in the Light Factory’s up- Dominique Fishback star in this utterly he is committed to putting in the work. why it’s important to have open dia- coming exhibit “Seeing Voices: Com- satisfying, stylish R-rated crime thriller He wants to emerge from the program logue with students.” munity (Un)heard” in collaboration that gets extra credit for adding a dash in a space where he is able to help Norman will focus on learning what it with The School of Good Citizenship, of social critique along with its dazzling people in the near future through pho- means to be a business owner, while which opens virtually on Nov. 16. It’s a special effects. tography. also growing his practice and research- continuation of a workshop that took The pills here are glowing gelcaps that “Senior year is looking very promis- ing graduate school programs. His time place over the summer. you twist to activate and swallow. It’s ing,” Norman said. “I’m excited for is also consumed by his senior thesis, “That’s all I have lined up for right creators say their product — called things to come…I know it’s all about which will explore a continuation of his now, but it’s all about building for the Power — can change the world and lots the work. Continuing to do good work work with the FujiFilm project. next thing to come, and keep my mind of ruthless people want to get their in the midst of all of this, and adapting “I’m figuring out how to incorporate in school and build outside with the hands on it, as you would imagine. to the studio spaces and how the cam- economic mobility into my [senior the- skills that I’m learning,” Norman said. But first they need a place to test the pus is moving just so I can get to the sis] as I work on the social aspect, and Said Thompson: “He is putting him- unpredictable pills on an unsuspecting next step.” connecting with my community, get- self in a position to help himself. He’s populace and one place turns out to be Said UNCC Department of Art and Art ting their voices, understanding where very proactive. He’s off to a really good New Orleans — bringing together our History Chair and professor Lydia they come from, why we’re here, and start.” motley group of three heroes to fight Thompson: “He would often just stop understanding my own history is going On the Net: against a shadowy conspiracy. by my office and we would have these to be a huge self-investigation, and self- https://maliknorman1331.wixsite.co Foxx plays a disgruntled former mili- chats on everything from curriculum fulfilling process.” m/malikjnorman tary officer who has a personal reason and the courses he was taking to where Norman is already involved in the Mary Mahoney Memorial Scholarship: fueling his desire to upend the drug’s he was from to his spiritually. He spoke local arts scene off-campus. His work www.gofundme.com/f/mary-maho- distribution. “I need to get to the top of very highly of his faculty. I was like, “Ebb and Flow of Rural Black Spaces” ney-memorial-scholarship the food chain,” he says. ‘wow,’ he volunteered to come into my was featured in the art exhibit “H20/20, The Charlotte Post Foundation: Gordon-Levitt plays a cop not afraid office, because those ideas were al- Elemental Retribution” curated by Ja- http://www.thepostfoundation.org Please see NETFLIX’S | 6B ready moving around in his head, but nelle Dunlap from June to early August 6B A&E | The Charlotte Post Thursday, August 20, 2020 Hip hop party picks up after ‘Convention’ A great rate

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