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Anthony Beckford

Anthony Beckford (Liberal independent) is a candidate for District 45 member of the New York Anthony Beckford City Council in New York. Beckford is running in the general special election on November 5, 2019. Beckford was a candidate for the same seat in the May special election. Beckford was disqualified before the general special election scheduled for May 14, 2019. Beckford was a candidate who sought election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 42. Beckford lost the general election on November 6, 2018, after advancing from the primary on September 13, 2018. Beckford was a True Freedom Party candidate for District 45 representative on the New York City Council in New York. He was defeated in the general election on November 7, 2017.

Biography Candidate, New York City Council District 45 Liberal independent Beckford is a single father, the son of Jamaican immigrants, and a Email [email protected] to Report an officeholder change veteran of the United States Marine Corps. His professional notify us of updates to this Elections and appointments experience includes work in retail, food services, professional biography. boxing, photography, and in the entertainment business.[1] Beckford Next election November 5, 2019 has also worked as a community advocate and activist. His involvement includes working with Education Councilman Jumaane Williams on the community issues of gun violence, mental health, and High school Midwood High housing. Beckford has led the Brooklyn sector of Copwatch Patrol Unit—a self-described police School accountability group that documents police interactions in the community. He co-founded and has Personal [2] served as president of Black Lives Matter Brooklyn. Profession Entrepreneur Beckford reported to Ballotpedia that he has also advocated for affordable housing, immigration Contact rights, women's rights, LGBTQ rights, adequate funding and resources for public schools, and for Personal website police accountability. He has also advocated against the escalation of hate crimes in the Black Personal Facebook and Jewish communities.[2] Personal Twitter He has been a member of various groups such as the Democratic Socialists, the Ernest Skinner Political Association, JFREJ, Brooklyn Young Democrats, Black Caucus of the Green Party, New Kings Democrats, Muslim Democratic Club of New York, NYPAN, BPAN, CBID, Central Brooklyn Political Action Association, Lambda Independent Democrats, Brooklyn Progressive Alliance, and the Obama Foundation "My Brother's Keeper."[2]

Elections

2019 November special election See also: City elections in New York, New York (2019)

General election

Special general election for New York City Council District 45

Farah Louis and Anthony Beckford are running in the special general election for New York City Council District 45 on November 5, 2019.

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Farah Louis (D)

Anthony Beckford (Liberal independent)

There are no incumbents in this race.

Democratic primary election

Special Democratic primary for New York City Council District 45

The following candidates ran in the special Democratic primary for New York City Council District 45 on June 25, 2019.

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✔ Farah Louis (D) 49.9 4,690

Monique Chandler-Waterman (D) 43.0 4,039

L. Rickie Tulloch (D) 1.9 175

Xamayla Rose (D) 1.7 163

Jovia Radix (D) 1.4 132

Adina Sash (D) 1.0 95

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been Total votes: 9,393 certified. Source

Republican primary election

No Republican candidates ran in the primary. May special election See also: City elections in New York, New York (2019)

General election

Special general election for New York City Council District 45

The following candidates ran in the special general election for New York City Council District 45 on May 14, 2019.

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✔ Farah Louis (Nonpartisan) 40.6 3,949

Monique Chandler-Waterman (Nonpartisan) 29.3 2,848

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Jovia Radix (Nonpartisan) 9.0 871

Adina Sash (Nonpartisan) 7.2 696

L. Rickie Tulloch (Nonpartisan) 6.6 638

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been Total votes: 9,728 certified. Source

2018 See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018

General election

General election for New York State Assembly District 42

Incumbent Rodneyse Bichotte (D) defeated Matthew Williams (R) and Anthony Beckford (G) in the general election for New York State Assembly District 42 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate % Votes

✔ Rodneyse Bichotte (D) 90.6 28,612

Matthew Williams (R) 7.2 2,264

Anthony Beckford (G) 2.2 689

Other/Write-in votes 0.1 22

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been Total votes: 31,587 certified. Source (100% precincts reporting)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 42

Incumbent Rodneyse Bichotte defeated Victor Jordan in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 42 on September 13, 2018.

Candidate % Votes

✔ Rodneyse Bichotte (D) 71.9 10,821

Victor Jordan (D) 28.1 4,233

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been Total votes: 15,054 certified. Source

Republican primary election

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Matthew Williams advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 42 on September 13, 2018.

Candidate

✔ Matthew Williams (R)

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Green Party primary election

Green primary for New York State Assembly District 42

Anthony Beckford advanced from the green primary for New York State Assembly District 42 on September 13, 2018.

Candidate

✔ Anthony Beckford (G)

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

2017 See also: Mayoral election in New York, New York (2017) and Municipal elections in New York, New York (2017)

New York City held elections for mayor, public advocate, comptroller, and all 51 seats on the city council in 2017. New Yorkers also voted for offices in their boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. Primary elections were scheduled for September 12, 2017, and the general election was on November 7, 2017. Under New York law, candidates who run unopposed in a primary or general election win the nomination or election automatically, and their names do not appear on the ballot.[3] Incumbent Jumaane D. Williams (D) defeated Anthony Beckford (True Freedom) in the general election for the District 45 seat on the New York City Council. New York City Council, District 45 General Election, 2017 [hide] Party Candidate Vote % Votes

Democratic Jumaane D. Williams Incumbent 96.54% 21,079 True Freedom Anthony Beckford 2.95% 644 Write-in votes 0.51% 112 Total Votes 21,835 Source: New York City Board of Elections, "General Election - November 7, 2017," accessed January 2, 2018

Campaign themes

2019 Ballotpedia survey responses See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection Anthony Beckford did not complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Anthony Beckford participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on July 11, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Anthony Beckford's responses follow below.[4]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Housing “ Immigration Healthcare [5][6] ”

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

I am passionate about the New York Health Act and TPS/DACA. we must have “ guaranteed health coverage for all and we must provide better protections for our ” immigrant communities. Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Anthony Beckford answered the following: What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, Consistency, Honor, Compassionate.[6] “ ”

—Anthony Beckford

2017 Beckford's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

Affordable Housing: The Rent is TOO DAMN HIGH and will continue to increase if something is not done. Anthony Beckford has been fighting for “ tenants rights and has taken direct actions against developers and landlords. Anthony Beckford will work on having Preferential Rent taken out of the leases of tenants, turn shelters into permanent housing, lower property taxes on houses and bring back affordable low income housing. Police Accountability: Accountability is key. Anthony Beckford has been leading the Brooklyn Sector of Copwatch Patrol Unit and has been holding the police accountable in Brooklyn but primarily in our district. These officers who murder Innocent people need to be fired, convicted and sentenced. #EndBrokenWindows Public Transportation: $2.75 is too much. Fares need to be affordable and public transportation services need to be reliable. Anthony Beckford supports and promotes #FairFares and #SwipeItForward so that community members can help each other get to work, school and doctor appointments. Community Development: Anthony Beckford will fight to bring back the much needed funding for our public schools, small business owners, valid mental health resources, adequate social services for families, better immigration services and protections, community youth centers, after school programs, affordable summer programs and much more. LGBTQ Rights Discrimination against a member of the LGBTQ community is not and should not be tolerated. Hate crimes against Trans men and women need to be stopped as well. Legalization of Marijuana Recreational use should be legalized and also medicinal purposes. It makes no sense to send people away for years for something that is not listed as a hard or addictive drug. When it comes to racial disparities, Black and Brown people will become targeted for marijuana use more than their white counterparts. So we need to fight the war against our people.[6] ”

—Anthony Beckford's campaign website, (2017)[7]

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1. New York City Campaign Finance Board, "Anthony Beckford," accessed October 31, 2017 2. Ballotpedia, "Email communication with candidate Anthony Beckford," February 28, 2019 3. New York Election Law, "Sec 6-160. Primaries," accessed July 14, 2017 4. Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia. 5. Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Anthony Beckford's responses," July 11, 2018 6. Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source. 7. Anthony Beckford for City Council, "Issues," accessed October 31, 2017 Only the first few references on this page are shown above. Click to show more.

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https://brooklynreporter.com/2019/01/black-lives-matter-brooklyn-pushes-education-reforms/ 1/3 9/6/2019Students in New York’s public schools shoulBlackd be t Livesaugh tMatter Africa Brooklynn-Ameri cpushesan his educationtory the ereformsntire y -e aTher, Brooklyn Home Reporter not just during Black History Month, according to Anthony Beckford, who is leading an effort to change the state’s education laws to make teaching the curriculum mandatory.

Beckford, president and founder of Black Lives Matter Brooklyn, said improving the education system is the foundation for achieving racial equality. “It will eventually result in reducing racism,” he told this newspaper on Jan. 30.

“It all starts with education. What you learn at home and what you learn in school may be the same or may be different. We have to re-educate who we are. There is a lot of racism and this counters that,” he said. WIADCA Junior Carnival Parade a celebration in culture Mandatory black history courses are one of the top priorities of Black Lives Matter Brooklyn (https://brooklynreporter.com/2019/09/wiadca- members, who recently put out their legislative agenda, a list of items they would like to see junior-carnival-parade-a-celebration- become new laws. The group has met with state lawmakers in Albany to discuss its legislative in-culture/) goals.

Beckford, a U.S. Marine veteran who grew up in Flatbush and is a civic and political activist, formed Black Lives Matter Brooklyn in 2018. The Brooklyn group is not afliated with the nationwide organization that sheds light on cases where unarmed black men are shot to death by police, although the local group does share many of the same goals of eradicating racism. Brooklyn Reporter Newsletter “I just formed this last year. We started it as a ght against police brutality but then we branched out. We can march and we can chant. But then what’s next? We are working to nd solutions,” [email protected] SUBSCRIBE Beckford told this newspaper.

In addition to Black Lives Matter Brooklyn, Beckford is the leader of the Brooklyn sector of the CopWatch Patrol Unit, an organization that teaches citizens how to keep a watchful eye out for alleged police wrongdoing. Members of the unit patrol the streets and documents interactions between police and the public.

Beckford has announced his intention to run for City Council. He plans to run for the seat currently held by Democrat Jumaane Williams in the event Williams wins the special election on Feb. 26 for New York City Public Advocate. The council district includes parts of Flatbush, East Flatbush, Flatlands, Marine Park and Midwood.

Meanwhile, Black Lives Matter Brooklyn is busy advocating its legislative agenda.

The group is pushing to secure passage of a 911 anti-discrimination bill to crack down on people who call 911 to report African-Americans and other minorities who are simply going about their business, like coming home from work or seeking shelter under an awning in a rainstorm, and are not committing crimes.

Under a bill introduced last year by former state senator Jesse Hamilton, calling 911 under those circumstances would be characterized as a hate crime. The bill did not pass.

Housing justice is an important part of the group’s priorities. Beckford and his members are advocating for rent rollbacks and are calling for the abolishment of the state’s 421-A program under which property developers get tax breaks. The group also wants to see a limit on the amount a landlord can increase rent after a tenant moves out.

“We talk a lot about affordable housing but we have to make sure it’s really affordable,” Beckford said.

Beckford is also a supporter of the New York Health Act, a proposal that would create a state- sponsored, single-payer health care system.

“We cannot be a leading progressive state if we don’t have progressive policies,” he said.

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NEWS Brooklyn hate crime victim gets $10,000 in donations to help with medical bills Ann Marie Washington racked up hefty medical bills while police continue to look for the suspect, her children said.

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By Lauren Cook [email protected]  @L_Cook865 Updated December 5, 2018 4:55 PM

New Yorkers have rallied around a woman who was seriously injured in a hate crime attack inside a Brooklyn subway station last month, raising more than $10,000 to help her pay her medical expenses.

Ann Marie Washington was on her way home from work around 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 9 when a man walked up to her in the Church Avenue station at 18th Street in Flatbush and started punching her in the face and back, according to elected ofcials. He then called her a racial slur and ran off, ofcials said.

Police released a sketch of the suspect a few days after the attack, which is being investigated by the department's Hate Crimes Task Force.

Washington, a native of Trinidad, initially thought she suffered a cut in her mouth, according to police. It wasn’t until she returned home that she realized she’d been stabbed.

Washington was rushed to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with a collapsed lung and had to have a chest tube put in, according to her daughter, Tisha Washington. https://www.amny.com/news/brooklyn-subway-hate-crime-1.24255071 1/2 9/6/2019 Brooklyn hate crime victim gets $10,000 in donations to help with medical bills | am New York

Police released a sketch of a man sought in an attack being As police continued to look for the suspect, investigated by the NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force. Photo Washington racked up hefty medical bills, her Credit: NYPD children said.

In an effort to help the struggling family, activist Anthony Beckford teamed up with State Sen. Jesse Hamilton and other community stakeholders to launch a GoFundMe campaign with the goal of raising $10,000 for her medical bills and other expenses. Less than a month later, the group surpassed its goal, raising at least $10,350.

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Anthony Beckford candidate for 45th Council District in the Flatbush Junction. The Brooklyn native has once again committed himself to represent the needs of his community, especially it’s minority communities at the local government level.

https://www.kingscountypolitics.com/candidate-anthony-beckford-for-the-people-by-the-people-and-of-the-people/ 3/13 9/6/2019 Candidate Anthony Beckford: For The People, By The People, and Of The People “Some people are just in it for accolades, people are just in it for resume  TO TOP building, and we don’t need that, especially in our district. We do not need that at all. What we need is actual leadership that is not willing to be a tyrant, that is willing to meet with the people and work with them to make the differences that we need. I’ve been doing that for years, taking community ideas and presenting to elected officials,” added Beckford.

The son of Jamaican immigrants, Beckford was born and raised in the community and has grown close to his fellow residents over the years. The Flatbush native, started as an activist at the tender age of 12 while still a student at Winthrop Junior High School.

https://www.kingscountypolitics.com/candidate-anthony-beckford-for-the-people-by-the-people-and-of-the-people/ 4/13 9/6/2019 Candidate Anthony Beckford: For The People, By The People, and Of The People “I’m the most grassroots candidate. I’m beholden to no elected official.  TO TOP There’s a lot of elected officials that I’ve worked with regarding policy and issues facing the community. In general, I’m not controlled or affiliated with any political clubs that they [political officials] put up to hold onto their political power. I only answer to the people,” said Beckford.

Beckford, as a campaign rule, has refused to accept large money donations from PACs, real estate or corporations.

“It is a definite rule of mine. Whoever gives you the donations, is who you have to answer to. I’d rather get $5, $10 or $20 donations from the people because that is who I answer to. Money is not going to win this

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“Housing is number one. I can solve anything else for you but if I can’t keep you in your home. Housing is a major issue for this district and for that reason if I were to get elected, within the first 30 days I would introduce the Housing Justice Bill,” said Beckford.

Beckford went on to note that the bill will include rent rollbacks, exclusion of preferential rent from apartment leases, https://www.kingscountypolitics.com/candidate-anthony-beckford-for-the-people-by-the-people-and-of-the-people/ 6/13 9/6/2019 Candidate Anthony Beckford: For The People, By The People, and Of The People abolish rent increases from Major Capital Improvements (MCIs)  TO TOP and Individual Apartment Improvements (IAI’s) and homeowner protections.

Another top issue Beckford wants to address in the district is immigration. The majority of the district identifies as Afro- Caribbean or African- American, with many being Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) recipients.

There is a large Haitian and Haitian-American community in East Flatbush, which last year was honored with a ‘Little Haiti’ designation.

“I want to work not only with city officials but with state officials to pass, what I like to call, https://www.kingscountypolitics.com/candidate-anthony-beckford-for-the-people-by-the-people-and-of-the-people/ 7/13 9/6/2019 Candidate Anthony Beckford: For The People, By The People, and Of The People

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Anthony Beckford with Daughter Harmonee Beckford. Permanent Protected Status (PPS). So no longer will there be a timeline where people will have to worry about, ‘Will I be snatched away from my family?’ Will the community I’ve grown to be a part of still be my community? Will I have to live in fear?’,” declared Beckford.

Beckford believes that current immigrants should already get an opportunity to receive U.S. citizenship. He supports the upcoming federal reintroduction of the Dream Act with new language providing https://www.kingscountypolitics.com/candidate-anthony-beckford-for-the-people-by-the-people-and-of-the-people/ 8/13 9/6/2019 Candidate Anthony Beckford: For The People, By The People, and Of The People protections for TPS and DED recipients.  “On the local level we say TO TOP New York City is a sanctuary city, but we’ve seen that it really is not. We’ve seen ICE snatch people from the courts. I actually look forward to taking over as Chair of the Immigration Committee, if the Speaker sees it, and if I get elected, to make sure these things like immigration protection bills get passed,” said Beckford.

Some other issues the Brooklynite wants to address are healthcare and criminal justice reform. Beckford is a Brooklyn Sector of Copwatch Patrol Unit leader and the President and Co-Founder of Black Lives Matter Brooklyn.

“Our community is really facing four or five issues including healthcare and https://www.kingscountypolitics.com/candidate-anthony-beckford-for-the-people-by-the-people-and-of-the-people/ 9/13 9/6/2019 Candidate Anthony Beckford: For The People, By The People, and Of The People criminal justice reform. We need to end cash bail, I’m a huge advocate  TO TOP of that change. We need to make sure that there is comprehensive justice. We need to make sure there is no disparity when it comes to justice. We need to make sure that there is full police accountability and transparency,” said Beckford.

Beckford is also not in full support of the recently passed Congestion Pricing legislation that will hike tolls at all seven city bridges in a bid to reduce congestion into Manhattan. Earlier this week, the plan was passed as part of the $175 billion fiscal 2020 state budget, that will aim to raise the $15 billion to fix the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) subway, train, bus, https://www.kingscountypolitics.com/candidate-anthony-beckford-for-the-people-by-the-people-and-of-the-people/ 10/13 9/6/2019 Candidate Anthony Beckford: For The People, By The People, and Of The People bridge and tunnel system.  “That’s like a two- TO TOP headed snake. The thing about congestion pricing it can help fund improvement to the MTA. The thing about though is that we need to make sure that this fare increase is not affecting people in low-income communities, who have to get from point A to point B. We need to sit down and work it out so it’s not going to be so high in cost that it adds more hardship onto people already crossing into Manhattan,” said Beckford.

Beckford is so committed to improving his home, that he is passing along his work as an activist to his 7- year-old daughter, Harmonee Beckford.

“I’m a single father and you know a lot of the https://www.kingscountypolitics.com/candidate-anthony-beckford-for-the-people-by-the-people-and-of-the-people/ 11/13 9/6/2019 Candidate Anthony Beckford: For The People, By The People, and Of The People issues I advocate and fight for she is there along with me too. My  TO TOP daughter comes along with me so she can learn and be engaged too. I’m passing along the work because she is the future of our community,” remarked Beckford.

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For the past few years Community Leader / City Council Candidate Anthony Beckford and many other Housing Advocates and Organizations have been https://www.gp.org/beckford_supports_universal_rent_control 1/4 9/6/2019 City Council Candidate Anthony Beckford supports Universal Rent Control in New York - www.gp.org ghting for the rights of Tenants in New York. The ght has taken place at City Hall and in Albany. With only 11 days left before New York's rent laws expire, the push to renew and strengthen the rent laws have intensied. There was always talk about Republicans getting in the way and of the IDC. Well, now that the Assembly and Senate in New York are run by Democrats, there are no more excuses that can be given to passing progressive and much needed legislation in both the Assembly and NYS Senate.

"After a record number of displacements caused by gentrication and the illegal and immoral tactics of landlords and developers with the help of cowardly acting and bought off Elected Ofcials, we are currently in a War for Housing. Many of our Elected Ofcials in both the City and State have given Victims of Gentrication us nothing but lip service. Candidates in the most recent elections in Brooklyn have talked about affordable housing but have only regurgitated what they have been fed by the same elected ofcials who take money from the Real Estate Board of New York and Real Estate Brokers loyal to R.E.B.N.Y. The laws have never truly protected tenants, homeowners and small businesses.

"I fully support the legislative packages that are aimed at protecting tenants which includes nine bills that could end vacancy decontrol and the vacancy bonus, close the major capital improvements (MCI) and individual apartment improvements (IAI) loopholes, close the preferential rent loophole, and prohibit eviction without “good cause.” There is an estimated total of three million New York state residents that are renters, and almost half of them are paying more than 30 percent of their annual income in rent. This is disgusting and immoral. I will continue to help in the ght to pass the 9 bills, while pushing for the current City Council Members to pass the Small Business Jobs Survival Act and introduce my Housing Justice Bill which will provide Rent Rollbacks and increase the Housing Protections for Seniors, Low Income and Moderate Income Families/Individuals and those with Disabilities in my rst 30 days in ofce after I become the next City Councilmember of the 45th District after the November 5, 2019 General Election" said Anthony Beckford. https://www.gp.org/beckford_supports_universal_rent_control 2/4 9/6/2019 City Council Candidate Anthony Beckford supports Universal Rent Control in New York - www.gp.org Donate $10 to Anthony Beckford's Campaign Today to help in the Progressive ght to protect Tenants, Homeowners and Small Business Owners: https://www.nycvotes.org/campaigns/anthonybeckford

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Community members want East Flatbush stabbing treated as hate crime Posted: Aug 16, 2019 8:48 PM EDT Updated: Aug 16, 2019 10:28 PM EDT A man faces assault charges in an East Flatbush stabbing that some community members want treated as a hate crime.

Michael Fasulo, 30, is being charged with two counts of assault and criminal possession of a weapon in a stabbing inside the Boost Mobile on Church Avenue.

Footage of the aftermath shows the victim being lifted onto a stretcher with blood all over his pants. A witness account posted online says Fasulo, who is white, called the black victim the N-word.

News 12 is told that even though slurs may have been used, it doesn't necessarily mean the crime was motivated by hate. But that is a distinction some community members consider a travesty.

"It is a racist, bigot issue," says community advocate Anthony Beckford. "And that needs to be addressed. When it comes to our community, they just can't say well it's this and they try to dilute it from what the truth is. Because any other community they do not do that."

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More from Anthony: As a long time advocate and activist, I have always had great pleasure in ghting for the people. It is my duty and my honor. I have heard the cries and have seen the tears. My decision to run for NYS Assembly is for me to answer those cries and to help dry those tears. As a Disabled Marine Corps Veteran and a single father, I have overcome a lot and have inspired many to do so as well. As the son of Jamaican immigrants, I have unconditional love for my community, which is predominantly Caribbean. My community is Assembly District 42 in Brooklyn, which is made up of Flatbush, East Flatbush, Midwood and Ditmas Park. I have been on the frontlines ghting against police brutality, pipelines, fracking, corrupt landlords and devel- opers, corrupt politicians, bigotry, racism and so much more. I am honored to have received the endorsement from the Green Party of Brooklyn and welcome any and all help and donations for my campaign to become a greater movement of the people. It is time for the people to elect a candidate that will not provide lip service, but will actually provide solutions.

Upcoming events: Current– Petitioning Please reach out to Anthony ([email protected]) to help petition in his district!

Sunday, June 17, 10am-5pm Seventh Heaven Street Festival Come join GPBK at the Seventh Heaven Street Festival. We’ll be spreading the word about our Governor and Lt. Governor candidates (Howie Hawkins and Jia Lee) at 7th Avenue between between 8th and 9th Streets. Howie will make an appearance at 1pm!

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This week’s episode 39 of Real Black News features Brooklyn Community Advocate Anthony Beckford who lead the Brooklyn nail salon protests. He discusses his campaign to become Councilman for the 45th City Council District in Brooklyn, NY, the seat vacated by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams. Entertainment Journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to discuss DJ Quik, Donald Glover, Star Wars, and Issa Rae. Cartoonist and co-founder of the Schomburg’s Black Comic Book Festival, Jerry Craft, discusses his graphic novel “New Kid.” Other topics include reparations, Black maternal mortality rates, and Color of Change’s latest campaign against hate groups.…

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1 Ep. 38 - Collette V. Smith 1:11:00 22 weeks ago1:11:00 + Play Later Play Later + Lists Like Liked 1:11:00

This week’s episode 38 of Real Black News features the NFL’s first black female coach and the first female coach in NY Jets Franchise history, Collette V. Smith who discusses her time with the NFL, playing in the women’s football league, Colin Kaepernick, the NFL’s domestic violence policies, surviving rape, and more. Entertainment Journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins The Screen Grab to give movie reviews on Shazam and Little . Other topics include Taraji P. Henson’s mental health struggles, the NAACP’s Jamestown2Jamestown trip to Ghana, and the LA gang truce for Nipsey Hussle.…

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1 Ep 37. Hilary Beard & Elijah Nichols 1:38:02 23 weeks ago1:38:02 + Play Later Play Later + Lists Like https://player.fm/series/real-black-news/real-black-news-2QxWPPTVScRLwkO8 10/34 9/6/2019 Ep. 39 Anthony Beckford Real Black News podcast Liked 1:38:02

This week’s episode 37 of Real Black News features two-time NAACP Image award-winning author Hilary Beard discussing her new online parenting-against-racism course, “Rise and Thrive: How to Raise Black Children Who Shine During These Treacherous Times.” She shares research on the repercussions of spanking children and the things kids don’t tell parents about race-related experiences. Entertainment Journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins The Screen Grab to discuss Queen Latifah, Jordan Peele, The Twilight Zone, The Last OG, Viola Davis, and the black executive behind Dumbo. The family of 19-year-old Elijah Nichols shares the injustice of his 45-year jail sentence for self-defense. Jatali B. gives tax time tips during The Black Wall Street Report. And a discussion on the Nipsey Hussle conspiracy theory.…

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1 Ep 36 - Monifa & Lumumba Bandele 1:31:22 25 weeks ago1:31:22 + Play Later Play Later + Lists Like Liked 1:31:22

This week’s episode 36 of Real Black News features married activist couple Monifa and Lumumba Bandele. Monifa is Senior VP of MomsRising.org, Lumumba is the Director of Community Organizing with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and Education Fund, and together they break down their work, marriage, raising activist children, and the top 5 black news stories of the week. Journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to discuss Lupita, Us , Danai Gurira, And Marvel’s first Asian Superhero movie. Jatali B. gives financial discipline and investment tips in the Black Wall Street Report.…

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1 Ep 35 Tanya Faison BLM Sacramento 1:10:47 26 weeks ago1:10:47 + Play Later Play Later + Lists https://player.fm/series/real-black-news/real-black-news-2QxWPPTVScRLwkO8 11/34 9/6/2019 Ep. 39 Anthony Beckford Real Black News podcast Like Liked 1:10:47

This week’s episode 35 of Real Black News features activist and founder of Black Lives Matter Sacramento Tanya Faison on the protests over the acquittal of officers who murdered Stephon Clark. Journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to discuss Tyrese, Taraji, and Tessa Thompson’s new film. Playwright, actor, and activist Don Lacy discusses his one-man show “Colorstruck.”…

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1 Ep. 34 - dream hampton 1:32:04 27 weeks ago1:32:04 + Play Later Play Later + Lists Like Liked 1:32:04

This week’s episode 34 of Real Black News features filmmaker dream hampton, executive producer of "Surviving R. Kelly," discussing her next 6-part documentary "Finding Justice, secondary trauma, and hip hop journalism. Journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to discuss Bad Boys 3 and post-Oscar winner projects. Virginia’s Kerwyn Phillip discusses The Children’s Business Fair in Richmond. While former investment banker and CEO of Kids Who Bank, Jatali B, discusses investing in black communities overseas.…

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1 Ep. 33 Rev. Jesse Jackson 1:10:16 28 weeks ago1:10:16 + Play Later Play Later + Lists Like Liked 1:10:16

https://player.fm/series/real-black-news/real-black-news-2QxWPPTVScRLwkO8 12/34 9/6/2019 Ep. 39 Anthony Beckford Real Black News podcast Episode 33 of Real Black News features this week’s special guests like Rev. Jesse Jackson discussing economic empowerment, investing in Africa, and MLK’s assassination. CNN Contributor, lawyer, and former politician, Bakari Sellers, discusses his PBS documentary While I Breath, I Hope. Bronx, NY assemblyman Michael Blake talks about his campaign for New York Public advocate. And Journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to discuss Michael B. Jordan, Will Smith, and Cynthia Erivo. Other topics include R. Kelly, Haiti, and Venezuela.…

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1 Ep. 32 Brandi Collins-Dexter 1:24:08 29 weeks ago1:24:08 + Play Later Play Later + Lists Like Liked 1:24:08

Episode 32 of Real Black News features this week’s special guests like Senior Campaign Director for Color of Change, Brandi Collins-Dexter, discussing removing Bill O’Reilly from Fox News, fighting Facebook, and holding black leaders and organizations accountable. Journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Screen Grab” to discuss 50 Cent’s show “The Oath,” Morris Chestnut, Wu-Tang, and Russell Hornsby’s new show “Proven Innocent.” Former investment banker and CEO of Kids Who Bank, Jatali B, discusses making millions via the e- commerce hustle. Other topics include Jussie Smollett, the mysterious murders of Tamla Horsford in Georgia and Anthony Myrie in New York.…

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1 Ep. 31 Trymaine Lee 1:32:07 30 weeks ago1:32:07 + Play Later Play Later + Lists Like Liked 1:32:07

https://player.fm/series/real-black-news/real-black-news-2QxWPPTVScRLwkO8 13/34 9/6/2019 Ep. 39 Anthony Beckford Real Black News podcast Episode 31 of Real Black News features this week’s special guests like Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and MSNBC correspondent Trymaine Lee who discusses covering black stories in the mainstream and surviving a heart attack at 38-years-old. Journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Black Hollywood Report” to discuss the AAFCA Awards, Quincy Jones, Ava DuVernay, Blumhouse, ATV Fest, Robin Givens, Jamie Hector & “Bosch.” Filmmaker Alfonso Johnson shares the details on the premiere of his ABFF award-winning HBO short film Moths & Butterflies. Alabama Activist Sheena Williams gives an update on the protests following the EJ Bradford case and the officer cleared of wrongdoing in his murder.…

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1 Ep. 30 - Kindred 1:23:26 31 weeks ago1:23:26 + Play Later Play Later + Lists Like Liked 1:23:26

Episode 30 of Real Black News features this week’s special guests critically acclaimed R&B duo Kindred the Family Soul (Aja Graydon and Fatin Dantzler) discussing 20 years of marriage, raising six children, black love, marriage counseling, and releasing seven dope albums. Journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Black Hollywood Report” to discuss this week’s BET premieres of “American Soul,” “Boomerang,” and upcoming projects based on the black panther party. While former investment banker and CEO of Kids Who Bank, Jatali B, joins the Black Wall Street Report to discuss investing in Ghana.…

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1 Ep. 29 Feminista Jones 1:07:14 32 weeks ago1:07:14 + Play Later Play Later + Lists Like Liked 1:07:14

https://player.fm/series/real-black-news/real-black-news-2QxWPPTVScRLwkO8 14/34 9/6/2019 Ep. 39 Anthony Beckford Real Black News podcast On Episode 29 of Real Black News this week’s special guest, author Feminista Jones, discusses her upcoming third book “Reclaiming Our Space: How Black Feminists Are Changing the World From the Tweets to the Streets” (Beacon, Jan 2019). She also touches on the stats of women in the prison system, sky-high suspension rates of black girls, women’s sexuality, BDSM, and what it means to be sex positive. Journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins “The Black Hollywood Report” to discuss Spike Lee, Taraji P. Henson’s new movie What Men Want , R. Kelly, and Harvey Weinstein.…

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1 Ep. 28 Isaiah Washington 1:34:04 33 weeks ago1:34:04 + Play Later Play Later + Lists Like Liked 1:34:04

Episode 28 of Real Black News features this week’s guests like actor Isaiah Washington discussing his legacy as an actor, African DNA tests, genocide, and even his controversial departure from "Grey’s Anatomy." Community organizer/President and CEO of One Village Alliance, Chandra Pitts, discusses the Raising Kings Conference dedicated to mentoring and empowering young black boys. Journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins the Black Hollywood report to discuss Revolt’s MLK Weekend Lineup and Don Cheadle. While former investment banker/CEO of Kids Who Bank, Jatali B, shares tips on how to take advantage of today’s economy through investing.…

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1 Ep. 27 Chenae Bullock - Indigenous People's March 1:26:35 34 weeks ago1:26:35 + Play Later Play Later + Lists Like Liked 1:26:35

https://player.fm/series/real-black-news/real-black-news-2QxWPPTVScRLwkO8 15/34 9/6/2019 Ep. 39 Anthony Beckford Real Black News podcast Introducing Episode 27 of Real Black News breaking down the top 5 black news stories of the week with newsmakers from the worlds of entertainment and activism. This week’s guests include activist Chenae Bullock discussing the upcoming Indigenous People’s March in DC and the high rates of sex assault among indigenous women. Host Raqiyah Mays discusses "Surviving R. Kelly" and her resignation from 107.5 WBLS; Journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins the Black Hollywood report to discuss the Aretha Franklin movie, Jennifer Hudson, awards season, “Surviving R. Kelly,” Robert’s sex tape, and the Michael Jackson sex assault docuseries. While civil rights attorney, Shavar Jeffries, explains Republicans in Texas working to oust a Muslim Republican, along with the government shutdown’s effect on black and brown people, WIC, SNAP, and section 8. More topics below.…

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1 Ep. 26 Aunjanue Ellis 1:19:00 38 weeks ago1:19:00 + Play Later Play Later + Lists Like Liked 1:19:00

Episode 26 of Real Black News breaks down the top 5 black news stories of the week with newsmakers from the worlds of entertainment and activism. This week’s guests include actress Aunjanue Ellis discussing her roles in If Beale Street Could Talk, Central Park 5, and co-founding her organization Take it Down America to remove the Confederate flag in Mississippi. Journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins the Black Hollywood report to discuss Christmas films releases and The Five Heartbeats on Broadway. While Investment Banker and CEO of Kids Who Bank, Jatali B., gives the Black Wall Street report to discuss real estate asset protection.…

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1 Ep. 25 Shavar Jeffries 1:14:22 39 weeks ago1:14:22 + Play Later Play Later + Lists Like Liked https://player.fm/series/real-black-news/real-black-news-2QxWPPTVScRLwkO8 16/34 9/6/2019 Ep. 39 Anthony Beckford Real Black News podcast 1:14:22

Episode 25 of Real Black News breaks down the top 5 black news stories of the week with newsmakers from the worlds of entertainment and activism. This week’s guests include civil rights attorney Shavar Jeffries breaking down the voter suppression of African Americans and Native Americans in North Carolina. Mexican diplomat and advocate, Claudia Romo Edelman, discusses the first Hispanic Leadership Summit at the United Nations. Activist Darlean Henderson talks about the protests in Erie, PA – hailed the worst city in America for African Americans. Journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins the Black Hollywood report to discuss Netflix and African films, Black Panther Criticism, and black women making moves in Hollywood. While French reporter, Epee Dingong, breaks down the protests in Paris that shut down the Eiffel Tower.…

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1 EP. 24 Simone Missick 1:31:17 40 weeks ago1:31:17 + Play Later Play Later + Lists Like Liked 1:31:17

Episode 24 of Real Black News breaks down the top 5 black news stories of the week with newsmakers from the worlds of entertainment and activism including this week’s guests like actress Simone Messick discussing her role as Misty Knight on “Luke Cage,” Executive producing her film Jinn , marriage, Islam, and Christianity. Alabama Activist Sheena William gives an update on the protests after the police murder of EJ Bradford. Ronda Racha Penrice joins the Black Hollywood report to discuss Kenya Barris, Shirley Chisolm, Bobby Brown, and the First Wives Club remake. And CEO of Kids Who Bank, Jatali B, joins The Black Wall Street Report to give tips on investing in emerging markets.…

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1 Ep. 23 Nicole Paultre Bell 1:31:43 41 weeks ago1:31:43 + Play Later Play Later + Lists https://player.fm/series/real-black-news/real-black-news-2QxWPPTVScRLwkO8 17/34 9/6/2019 Ep. 39 Anthony Beckford Real Black News podcast Like Liked 1:31:43

Episode 23 of Real Black News breaks down the top 5 black news stories of the week with this week’s guests including Nicole Paultre Bell discussing the 12-year-anniversary of the police brutality death of her late fiancé Sean Bell on November 25, 2006. Entertainment reporter Ronda Racha Penrice joins The Black Hollywood report to discuss Spiderman: Into the Spider Verse , Byron Allen, and HBO’s Sandra Bland documentary. And immigration activist Mostafa Ghonim gives an update on immigration and DACA. Other stories include white women vs. The Women’s March, HIV in the black community, and H&M’s attempt to clean up their racism.…

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1 EP 22: RUSSELL HORNSBY 1:12:13 42 weeks ago1:12:13 + Play Later Play Later + Lists Like Liked 1:12:13

Episode 22 of Real Black News breaks down the top 5 black news stories of the week with this week’s guests including actor Russell Hornsby discussing roles in Creed II , The Hate U Give , Black Panther principles, Oakland, and how to be a black actor in Hollywood. Civil rights lawyer Shavar Jeffries breaks down the midterm losses of Andrew Gillum and Stacey Abrams, while reporter Ronda Racha Penrice talks about the N-word drama behind the Mahershala Ali movie Green Book . And former investment banker and CEO of Kids Who Bank, Jatali B., shares advice on the state of the stock market and how to financially prepare for 2019.…

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1 Ep. 21 - Nijla Mu'min & Queen Yonasda 1:37:43 43 weeks ago1:37:43 + Play Later Play Later + Lists Like https://player.fm/series/real-black-news/real-black-news-2QxWPPTVScRLwkO8 18/34 9/6/2019 Ep. 39 Anthony Beckford Real Black News podcast Liked 1:37:43

Introducing Episode 21 of Real Black News breaking down the top 5 black news stories of the week with this week’s guests like activist Queen Yonasda discussing the criticism of her grandfather Minister Louis Farrakhan, her Native American and African American roots, voter suppression connected to Standing Rock, and organizing the Ol’ Dirty Bastard Legacy Concert. The family of ODB discusses celebrating what would have been his 50th birthday, while award-winning writer and director Nijla Mu’min discusses her new film Jinn , growing up Muslim, and Islamaphobia. Journalist Ricardo A. Hazell joins The Black Hollywood Report to talk racism behind the movie Twilight along with his review of Pimp and Queen & Slim.…

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1 EP. 20 APRIL REIGN 1:19:53 44 weeks ago1:19:53 + Play Later Play Later + Lists Like Liked 1:19:53

Episode 20 of Real Black News breaks down the top 5 black news stories of the week with this week’s guests like April Reign, creator of #OscarsSoWhite, discussing everything from how to protest Hollywood and “pain porn” to shutting down Trayvon Martin’s killer. Civil Rights lawyer Shavar Jeffries discusses the midterm elections and Native American voter suppression. Also, journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins the Black Hollywood report to talk about The Color Purple remake and behind the scenes of Oprah’s visit to Atlanta in support of Stacey Abrams.…

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1 EP. 19 Karine Jean-Pierre 1:28:47 45 weeks ago1:28:47 + Play Later Play Later + Lists Like https://player.fm/series/real-black-news/real-black-news-2QxWPPTVScRLwkO8 19/34 9/6/2019 Ep. 39 Anthony Beckford Real Black News podcast Liked 1:28:47

Introducing Episode 19 of Real Black News breaking down the top 5 black news stories of the week with this week’s guests like Moveon.org’s Karine Jean-Pierre discussing voter suppression tactics and lawsuits nationwide, black women candidates across the country, and the efforts to drive black communities to vote in the Nov 6. midterm elections. Producer Mo Brown discusses taking legal action against BET. Veteran photographer Ernie Paniccioli walks down memory lane with his new book “Hip Hop at the End of the World.” Journalist Ricardo A. Hazell joins the Black Hollywood report to discuss Ntozake Shange, Spike Lee, and Luke Cage. While proud Brit, Jatali B, discusses racism in the UK.…

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1 Ep. 18: Ashley Sharpton 1:17:50 46 weeks ago1:17:50 + Play Later Play Later + Lists Like Liked 1:17:50

Ep. 18 (October 21, 2018): Features the top 5 black news stories of the week with special guests including activist Ashley Sharpton discussing her life and struggles of being the youngest daughter of Rev. Al Sharpton. Ronda Racha Penrice joins the Black Hollywood report discussing Kobie Bryant and All American. And investment banker Jatali B joins the Black Wall Street report to share investment tips. Other topics include Puerto Rico, HBCUs, and Confederate protection.…

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1 Ep. 17 - DJ Evil Dee 1:10:57 47 weeks ago1:10:57 + Play Later Play Later + Lists Like Liked https://player.fm/series/real-black-news/real-black-news-2QxWPPTVScRLwkO8 20/34 9/6/2019 Ep. 39 Anthony Beckford Real Black News podcast 1:10:57

Ep. 17 (October 14, 2018): Features the top 5 black news stories of the week with special guests including Dj Evil Dee discussing the 25th Anniversary of Black Moon, Kanye West, Common, and the pop star status of classic MCs overseas. Chuck Creekmur of allhiphop.com joins the Black Hollywood report to discuss Dwayne Johnson and allhiphop.com’s BET Hip Hop award nomination. And Civil Rights lawyer Shavar Jeffries discusses the voter registration legal case in Georgia. Other topics include detained children and more.…

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1 Ep. 16 Ilyasah Shabazz 1:38:50 48 weeks ago1:38:50 + Play Later Play Later + Lists Like Liked 1:38:50

Ep. 16 (October 7, 2018): Features the top 5 black news stories of the week with special guests including author, professor, and Malcolm X’s daughter, Ilyasah Shabazz, discussing everything from her father’s death and the household of Betty Shabazz to the media’s misconceptions, her role in Ava DuVernay’s Central Park Five, and Chance the Rapper. Other guests include Waffle House assault survivor Chikesia Clemons with an update on her case, reporter Ricarda A. Hazell joins the Black Hollywood report with an NY Comic Con recap; founder of the Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival, Carolyn A. Butts, shares details of this year’s festival. And financial expert Jatali B. joins The Black Wall Street Report to give tips on teaching kids about investing. Other topics include Laquan McDonald, Cleveland jail deaths, and the problem with the 10%.…

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1 Ep. 15 Mysonne 52:00 49 weeks ago52:00 + Play Later Play Later + Lists Like Liked https://player.fm/series/real-black-news/real-black-news-2QxWPPTVScRLwkO8 21/34 9/6/2019 Ep. 39 Anthony Beckford Real Black News podcast 52:00

Ep. 15 (September 30, 2018): Features the top 5 black news stories of the week with special guests including Mysonne, MC and activist with the NY Justice League discussing his arrests at the Kavanaugh hearings and the protests in DC against his nomination. Mysonne shares his thoughts on the #MeToo movement, sexual assault, the perspective of men, and how he maintained when incarcerated for seven years. Journalist and film producer Shawn Edwards joins the Black Hollywood report to discuss the Boomerang TV show, BET, Kerry Washington’s Broadway play and his film with Michael Ealy. Other topics include Taraji P. Henson, mental illness, and the NYC body camera bill.…

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1 Ep. 14 Magnum PI's Stephen Hill 1:37:56 50 weeks ago1:37:56 + Play Later Play Later + Lists Like Liked 1:37:56

Ep. 14 (September 23, 2018): Features the top 5 black news stories of the week with special guests including Stephen Hill, actor in CBS’ anticipated Monday night drama Magnum PI where he plays helicopter Pilot “TC.” Hill discusses the lack of Black Hollywood support for up and coming actors, Chadwick Boseman, Ferguson, HBCUs, and his other projects “Widows” and Netflix’s “Maniac.” Other guests include Ferguson organizer, Tory Russell, sharing an update on the continued protests in Ferguson, hashtag activism, and the protests against Deray McKesson. Journalist Ricardo Hazell joins the Black Hollywood report to discuss Keenan Thompson and the film Monsters & Men. While California organizer, Zahra Billoo, Executive Director of CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) discusses the AB-931 police brutality bill and her work with Islamic and African American relations. TIME STAMPS (Ep. 14: Sept. 23, 2018) Intro: Shabaam Sahdeeq, “Real Black News” Stephen Hill on the spirituality behind booking a role (6:46) Stephen Hill on the advice he received from actor Roger E. Mosley, the original TC on Magnum PI (8:11) Stephen Hill on old-school Magnum PI fans and social media critics (11:32) Stephen Hill on his late mother as a creative catalyst (15:20) Stephen Hill on his upcoming projects “Widows” and Netflix’s “Maniac” (16:45) Stephen Hill on thoughts of giving up, perseverance, and advice to actors (22:21) Stephen’s wish for Black Hollywood decision-makers (25:07) NYC reverses city’s decision to take elderly black woman’s home (30:54) Civil Rights groups push Facebook to review its policies on White Supremacy (36.22) “The Black Hollywood Report” with guest reporter Ricardo Hazell (Keenan Thompson/Monsters & Men) (40:55) An update on Ferguson with guest, Ferguson organizer Tory Russell (Continued Mike Brown protests, Protests against Deray, Hashtag Activism) (45:26) Stephen Hill on Ferguson (1:10:10) Study shows Black high school activists receive less replies from college admissions officers (1:12:14) Stephen Hill on the Black Think tank teaching at Ivy Leagues instead of HBCUs (1:13:06) Special Guest: Organizer Zahra Billoo with an update on California’s AB-931 Police Brutality Bill & Muslim vs African American relations (1:20:26) Young homeless brother gets job by giving out resumes to random people in cars (1:31:55) Stephen Hill thanks his supporters (1:35:35)…

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1 Ep. 13 Malcolm Lee 1:34:03 51 weeks ago1:34:03 + Play Later Play Later + Lists Like Liked 1:34:03

Ep. 13 (September 16, 2018): Features the top 5 black news stories of the week with special guests including Malcolm D. Lee, writer & director of the upcoming film “Night School” starring Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish. Lee discusses his past movies, process, being black in Hollywood and his thoughts on everything from police brutality and the murder of Botham Jean to voting and the midterm elections. Other guests include the family of Everett Palmer, a black man whose organs went missing after being killed in Pennsylvania police custody. Gabrielle Glore, Festival Director and Head Programmer of the Urbanworld Film Festival joins “The Black Hollywood Report” with guest reporter Wilson Morales Editor in Chief of Blackfilm.com who gives a review on standout movies of the Toronto Film Festival.…

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1 EP. 12 - Statue of Liberty Climber, Patricia Okoumou 1:43:22 52 weeks ago1:43:22 + Play Later Play Later + Lists Like Liked 1:43:22

Ep. 12 (September 10, 2018): Features the top 5 black news stories of the week with this week’s special guests including Statue of Liberty Climber, Patricia Okoumou who discusses her July 4th protest take-over of the Statue of Liberty and her issues with prominent black activists. Veteran film critic, Ronda Racha Penrice, joins “The Black Hollywood Report” to give an update on the Terry Crews #MeToo case and international black film distribution; political contributor and civil rights lawyer Shavar Jeffries breaks down the pros and cons of voting for Andrew Cuomo & Cynthia Nixon, while finance expert Jatali B gives tips on investing in Africa during the

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1 Ep. 11 Misa Hylton 1:34:02 1 year ago1:34:02 + Play Later Play Later + Lists Like Liked 1:34:02

Ep. 11 (September 2, 2018): Features the top 5 black news stories of the week with this week’s special guests including hip-hop fashion stylist Misa Hylton discussing everything from Puff Daddy and raising her sons to deal with racism, to her film coming to the Tribeca Film Festival, designing outfits for MCM, Beyonce, and being a certified life coach. Other guests include founder of the Newark International Film Festival, Kenneth Gifford; political correspondent and civil rights lawyer, Shavar Jeffries, joins the “Black in Politics” segment with a mid-term election update; film journalist turned producer, Shawn Edwards, joins “The Black Hollywood Report” to discuss the Rotten Tomatoes’ diversity initiative and fall’s black movie list. Other stories include an update on Colin Kaepernick and the Take a Knee protest and 21 Savage’s finance program for kids. TIME STAMPS (Ep. 11: Sept. 2, 2018) Intro: Shabaam Sahdeeq, “Real Black News” Misa Hylton on memories of BIG’s “Juicy” video (4:41) Misa Hylton on Uptown Records, Puff Daddy, Andre Harrell & Jodeci (9:34) Misa Hylton on designing for MCM & Beyonce’ (14:30) An update on Colin Kaepernick & the Take a Knee protest (25:51) Misa Hylton discusses her son Justin’s experiences playing for UCLA (28:50) California’s police brutality accountability bill (34:55) Misa Hylton on having “The Talk” about police encounters with her sons (41:04) “The Black Hollywood Report” with guest reporter Shawn Edwards (Rotten Tomatoes’ diversity initiative, Fall Black Movie List) (42:35) Special Guest: Kenneth Gifford, Founder of the Newark International Film Festival (52:38) School assignment asks kids: Who is worthy of life? A homosexual pro athlete or militant black med student (1:05:51) “Black in Politics” with political correspondent & civil rights lawyer Shavar Jeffries (The only black woman legislator in Vermont, Ruqaiyah “Kiah” Morris, drops out due to racism/Andrew Gillum) (1:15.04) 21 Savage starts bank account program (1:23:52 ) Misa Hylton on being a certified life coach (1:27:24)…

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1 https://player.fm/series/real-black-news/real-black-news-2QxWPPTVScRLwkO8 24/34 9/6/2019 Ep. 39 Anthony Beckford Real Black News podcast Ep. 10: Raqiyah Mays 54:48 1 year ago54:48 + Play Later Play Later + Lists Like Liked 54:48

Ep. 10 (August 26, 2018): Features the top 5 black news stories of the week including an update on the murder of Nia Wilson, Kyrie Irving visits Standing Rock, pot convictions overturned, DNA tests like 23 and Me, and the prison strike. Allhiphop.com’s CEO Chuck Creekmur joins the Black Hollywood Report to discuss Girls Trip 2, Boots Riley and the truth behind BlackKklansman, along with Blade’s 20th Anniversary. Kids Who Bank’s Jatali B discusses Aretha Franklin and preparing for death with Estate Planning tips in the Black Wall Street Report. Featured new artist is K. Belle, “Put Me On.” TIME STAMPS (Ep. 10: Aug. 26, 2018) Intro: Shabaam Sahdeeq, “Real Black News” Update on the murder of Nia Wilson (4:45) Celtics’ Kyrie Irving honored by Standing Rock Sioux tribe (9:35) The dilemma with DNA tests (12:29) The Black Hollywood Report w/guest reporter Chuck Creekmur (Girls Trip 2, Boots Riley’s facts vs BlackKklansman’s fiction, Blade 20th Anniversary) (16:30) California to erase pot convictions (30:23) Aretha Franklin’s missing will (32:17) The Black Wall St. Report: Estate Planning - 3 Tips to Protect Your Assets in Death (33.32) Aretha Franklin’s star-studded funeral lineup (45:37) Nationwide Prison Strike (47:14) New Music: K. Belle “Put Me On” (51:15)…

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1 Ep 9: Rosa Clemente 1:24:50 1 year ago1:24:50 + Play Later Play Later + Lists Like Liked 1:24:50

Ep. 9 (August 19, 2018): Features the top 5 black news stories of the week with Afro-Puerto Rican activist, Rosa Clemente, giving an update on Puerto Rico and her outlook on the Catholic church, Amara La Negra and anti- blackness in the LatinoX community. Organizer of the white supremacist counterprotest, BLM DC's Makia Green, shares next steps. Veteran journalist Ronda Racha Penrice joins the Black Hollywood Report to discuss Lee Daniels, the Oscars, and Aretha Franklin. Jatali B shares investment tips with the Black Wall Street Report. TIME STAMPS (Ep. 9: Aug. 19, 2018) An update on Puerto Rico (4:40) Calling 911 on Black People Might Become a Hate Crime (20:20) Rosa on Running for Vice President with Cynthia Mckinney on the Green Party Ticket (22:39) Rosa on attending the Golden Globes with Susan Sarandon, Tarana Burke, & other activists (27:42) The Black Hollywood Report w/guest film reporter Ronda Racha Penrice (Lee Daniels, The Oscars, Aretha Franklin) (31:08) Emmanuel Baptist AME shooting survivor regrets forgiving Dylann Roof (44:00) Rosa on the Catholic church making her an Atheist (49:04) Rosa on identifying as a black Puerto Rican, LatinoX, Cardi B, Amara La Negra, and colorism issues in the Latino community. (50:02) Guest: Makia Green, BLM organizer of DC’s white supremacist counterprotest shares next steps (54:45) The Black Wall St. Report: The 4 https://player.fm/series/real-black-news/real-black-news-2QxWPPTVScRLwkO8 25/34 9/6/2019 Ep. 39 Anthony Beckford Real Black News podcast Essential People You Need on Your Investment Team (1:05:44) Rival Chicago Gang Members Join Forces to Build Playground Together (1:11:30) Educators’ & Gen X Responsibility to Mentor and Groom Activists (1:15:09) New Music: Royce Hall “Shooting Stars” (1:20:26)…

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Planning to tackle systemic poverty as an antidote to militant policing, Beckford vows to reform police accountability, affordable

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Ever since scoring his rst victory in advocacy at the age of 12, when he prevented his school district from losing funding through a proposed rezoning, Anthony Beckford has been ercely protective of the East Flatbush community where he grew up.

The 2018 run for State Assembly District 42, which includes Flatbush, East Flatbush, Midwood and Ditmas Park, is not Beckford’s rst try for political ofce. The single father and disabled Marine Corps veteran ran for City Council District 45 in 2017, losing to incumbent Jumaane Williams. In his second campaign, this time running against incumbent Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte, Beckford holds fast to his initial platform: tackling systemic poverty as an antidote to militant policing.

The heart of the problem of “so-called” affordable housing, a key issue in his community, is that rents are not based off the specic median income level of the

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Police accountability is another major focus for Beckford, who heads the Brooklyn sector of Copwatch Patrol Unit, a grassroots police watchdog that documents NYPD misconduct through photography and videos. After the fatal shooting of Dwayne Jeune in East Flatbush last July, he uploaded a cellphone video on YouTube documenting the scene of the murder.

“I actually had footage of the [NYPD] saying, ‘This is what you get for messing with the blue line.’ We get targeted and we get hurt in the process,” he says of his work with Copwatch. “But these are things that you have to do to be a leader to your community.”

Beckford cites the lack of after- school and summer programs for children leading to disconnected youth and higher crime rates, another problem he intends to tackle.

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He plans to use the NYPD budget allocated for equipping all ofcers with body cameras for community centers, after-school programs and funding the Cure Violence initiative, a program dedicated to treating violence as a public health issue.

Running his campaign on a shoestring budget, — he has raised just $485 from a goal of $20,000 — he prefers a low-cost grassroots approach of weekly public speak-outs and communicating with voters through uncut YouTube videos lmed on his cell phone.

“There are times when I’m in barbershops and laundromats talking to people and educating them on why it is important to vote, why it is important for us to have our voices heard,” says Beckford. “So that corporations no longer have control over our community.”

Green Party candidate Anthony Beckford will be facing incumbent Democratic Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte in the general election on November 6, 2018.

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Meet The Candidates Running For The 45th Council District (Updated)

By Kadia Goba - March 28, 2019

FLATBUSH — Former City Councilman Jumaane Williams vacated his seat on March 20 after winning a crowded race for Public Advocate. Now, 11 candidates are gearing up for another looming special election, to occupy the empty seat, slated for May 14.

In Alphabetical order, they are Anthony Alexis, Anthony Beckford, Monique Chandler-Waterman, Louis Cespedes Fernadez, Farah Louis, Jovia Radix, Hercules Reid, Xamayla Rose Adina Sash and L. Rickie Tulloch and Jordan Victor. Some even began fundraising in early January.

The 45th council district covers East Flatbush, Flatbush, Flatlands, Marine Park, and Midwood. More than 188,000 live in the district of which approximately 61 percent are either African American or Caribbean American.

The district has an 8 percent unemployment rate with the bulk of residents working for the private sector (75%), according to NYC Planning data. The largest single employment sector is educational services, health care and social assistance, accounting for 38% of jobs. Median household income is just over $58,000. The majority rely on public transportation to get to work.

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Like the public advocate’s race, the council special election (should there be one) will be a non-partisan race. Candidates will have the option to decide between an $8 to $1 or $6 to $1 matching funds. Whether or not a special election occurs depends on the time frame in which the New York Board of Elections certifies the public advocate’s race.

Here are the candidates in alphabetical order:

Anthony Alexis

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Anthony Alexis

Since 2016, Anthony Alexis has been supervising city-funded seniors centers in Brooklyn. Prior to his work with seniors, Alexis began working for the New York State Assembly in 1997 and later the New York City Council where he acquired extensive governmental experience. Alexis developed an interest in government at Brooklyn College where he was active in student government and lobbied the state legislature against budget cuts to the City University of New York (CUNY).

Alexis is a member of the Brooklyn College Alumni Board where he earned his undergraduate degree and is currently enrolled in a Masters program at Long Island University in Brooklyn.

He has cultivated his civic involvement and community services as a Flatbush YMCA volunteer. Alexis served as the president of the 42nd Assembly Community Democratic Club and Brooklyn Young Democrats, a group he co-founded with Gregory Atkins in the mid-90s “with a mission to motivate and encourage young people to participate in the political process.” The club was later revived after having been de-chartered in 2006.

What’s impacting the nabe? Employment, Housing, and Youth Services

Anthony Beckford

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Anthony Beckford has lived in the district his entire life. He began a career in advocacy at the age of 12 when, as a student at Winthrop JHS, he spoke up to help stop a rezoning proposal.

He currently attends Southern New Hampshire University where he studies psychology with a focus on mental health and works as a celebrity booking agent. The single father of a 7-year-old is a U.S. Marine veteran, he served between 2001 and 2002.

He founded Black Lives Matter Brooklyn in January 2019, an organization he intends to use to advocate for the Black History Education bill. Beckford is the Leader of the Brooklyn sector of Copwatch Patrol Unit, which is a police accountability group that documents police interactions in the community as well as protests

Beckford was recently awarded citations by Borough President Eric Adams, Councilmember Mathieu Eugene and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez for his activism and advocacy throughout the community and New York City.

Beckford is a member political and community groups: Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), Ernest Skinner Political Association, JFREJ, Brooklyn Young Democrats, Brooklyn Young Democrats, New Kings Democrats, Muslim Democratic Club of New York, NYPAN, BPAN, CBID, Central Brooklyn Political Action Association, Lambda Independent Democrats, Brooklyn Progressive Alliance and My Brother’s Keeper.

What’s impacting the nabe? Affordable Housing, Immigration, Criminal Justice Reform

Monique Chandler-Waterman

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Monique Chandler-Waterman is a public servant, advocate, and activist. Her term as president of the East 29th Street Block Association marked her foundational work in civic engagement, which is guided by her desire to improve lives. As an active, lifelong resident of East Flatbush, Chandler-Waterman recognizes the needs of the community and works for everyday families and residents. In 2005, she served on the Youth Committee and Block Association Committee for Brooklyn Community Board 17. She later served as a Civilian Advisor for the NYPD 67th Precinct.

In 2008, Chandler-Waterman founded East Flatbush Village Inc., in response to the lack of youth services in the community. The non-profit provides programs for youth and resources to families including mental health tools through S.T.A.N.D. (Self-care, Tender-love, Always, Needed, Daily) and solution-driven initiatives to eliminate violence in the community through E.N.O.U.G.H. Anti-violence Initiative.

With a Master’s in Business Administration under her belt, she later served as Director of Community Outreach for Councilmember Jumaane Williams between 2012 – 2014. Monique is a recipient of the Caribbean Life Impact 40 under 40 Award. She has also been recognized for her work in the community with the Shirley Chisholm Woman of Distinction Award, Sesame Flyers International Community Award, Community Board 17 Women of Distinction Award and much more.

What’s impacting the nabe? Public Health & Safety, Education, Housing

Farah Louis

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Born and raised in Brooklyn, Louis has been an advocate fighting for her community since young. As a member of Cortelyou Road Church of God in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, Louis created mental health programs that helped the church and the community come together as one to help those in need.

As the deputy chief of staff and budget director to Public Advocate-Elect Jumaane Williams, Louis supported the council member and helped him make critical decisions on which organizations in the district to fund.

Louis has worked with several community groups to promote health and wellness, financial literacy and civic/community engagement, including the Haitian American Caucus, Haitian Centers Council and Flatbush Development Corporation.

As a city council candidate, Louis aims to continue fighting for her community around economic development, affordable housing, and access to quality education.

What’s impacting the nabe? Health & Wellness, Affordable Housing, Economic Development

Jovia Radix

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Jovia A. Radix received her Juris Doctorate from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law in Hempstead New York. Radix is admitted to the New York State Bar Association.

Prior to pursuing her Juris Doctorate, Radix served as the Brooklyn Regional Representative to New State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. Radix has served in various government and political positions and has served her community in various levels of government. In addition, Ms. Radix assists her family in the direction and management of a tutoring program facilitated by the Barbados Ex-Police Association.

Radix is the Vice-President of the Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club Young Democrats.

She is the eldest child of Dr. Joseph Radix, Dental Director at the Brownsville Multi- Service Family Health Center(BMS), and Hon. Sylvia Hinds-Radix, Justice of the Appellate Court of the State of New York, second department. Radix was born in Brooklyn and has two sisters, Jenneate and Josyl. She is also the owner of a beloved dog, Bentley.

Radix received her Master’s degree in Public Administration, with distinction, from Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus in 2014 and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh in 2009.

What’s impacting the nabe? Sanitation, Transportation and Immigrant Services

Hercules Reid

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The 26-year-old is the youngest candidate in the 11-person race. As a young community organizer, he first started advocating for fairer higher education. As a student he fought against tuition hikes at CUNY and advocated for more capital funding.

He graduated from City Tech, a CUNY school, in 2017 where he received a bachelors in Architectural Technology.

As the chair of Legislative Affairs, he helped alert officials when a CUNY student and teacher was held in Iran after President Trump ordered a travel ban.

His advocacy work earned him an appointment from then-Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito of the New York City Council to the CUNY Taskforce where he served as Co-Chair.

Hercules most recently served as the Legislative Director of the University Student Senate. He oversaw the organization’s legislative priorities and direct advocacy work with the New York City Council Chair Inez Barron and the New York State Legislature.

He’s born of Jamaican parents who migrated to New York as teenagers.

What’s impacting the nabe? Housing, Education and Immigrant

Xamayla Rose

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Xamayla Rose is a longtime Brooklynite, born and raised in the 45 council district. She serves on the board of Community Board 17.

Rose’s political and policy work began when in 2005, her brother, Christopher Rose, was brutally attacked and murdered over an iPod at the age of 15 near their Flatbush home. Since then she’s dedicated her life to combatting violence in her role as the Managing Director of Policy and Advocacy of the Christopher Rose Community Empowerment Campaign–a non-profit that aims to address the systemic causes of violence and strengthen families in Central Brooklyn.

In 2008, she worked for the borough president’s office where she worked on the early adoption of raise the age, close 2 home juvenile justice reforms, cure violence. During that time, she also ran HIV public health campaigns, jobs programs and oversaw Community Boards 3 and 16 as well as the Business Improvement Districts in Bedford Stuyvesant and Brownsville.

She plans to strengthen the communities in District 45, by examining how they can better allocate funds to support the safety nets in our community by financing local, grassroots nonprofits that effectively work right here in East Flatbush, Flatbush, Canarsie, Midwood, Flatlands and Marine Park.

Rose has an associate degree from Kingsborough Community College, a bachelor’s in marketing from York College and an MBA from Metropolitan College of New York.

What’s impacting the nabe? Maternal-infant health, Land Use, Housing

Adina Sash

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Adina Sash (Screenshot: Twitter profile)

Instagram celebrity Adina Sash is also running for the hotly contested council seat. Sash did not respond to several requests from Bklyner, but here’s what we know about the candidate.

Best known as “Flatbush Girl” on social media, the Orthodox Jewish 31-year-old boasts more than 40,000 followers. The mother of two grew up in the district but now lives just outside. But according to a Kings County Politics article she’s looking to relocate in time for the election after she and her family move out of her parents’ home.

On social, you can see the outspoken Brooklynite advocating for women in Orthodoxy as the self-described “most fearless outspoke voice from within [her] circles.”

She’s also been a fierce advocate against anti-Semitism, and doesn’t shy away from advocating for those in the LGBTQ community. Late last year, Sash lashed out against the “kosher certification establishment” when two Brooklyn restaurants canceled two events where gay comedian Leah Forster was to perform.

Sash ran unsuccessfully against Democratic District Leader Margarita Kagan in the 45th assembly in 2018.

What’s impacting the nabe? Sash did not respond before post time. We’ll update if and when she does.

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Candidate running for the 45, James Similien Photo compliments of New York City Campaign Finance Board

Similien against Williams in the 2013 election. His profile on the New York City Campain Finance Board (NYCCFB) the NYC/HRA for over 20 years where he served as a Union Delegate for Local 371.

Similien earned a masters in Political Science from Brooklyn College and earlier, a bachelors in Economics from the CUNY school.

At the time, he positioned education and job creation as the two issues he’d prioritize if elected. He lost against Williams taking 12% of the vote during a 2013 primary, beating out Godwin Williams by 0.1%.

L. Rickie Tulloch

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Tulloch is Senior Director at NYC Health + Hospitals (Office of Facilities Development) and is the Chairman of the Visionary Political Action Committee (VPAC).

The East Flatbush resident came in second to now-Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte in the 2014 assembly race. He also opposed Councilman Matthieu Eugene in the 40th council district in 2009.

Like many in the race, he finds affordable housing as a major issue plaguing the district and is looking to boost funding in homelessness prevention and re-housing programs. He’s also an advocate of downzoning.

Tulloch first came to the states as a teenager from Jamaica with his parents in 1976. He graduated from Erasmus High School and earned both a bachelors and masters from Brooklyn College.

In the past, he served as Treasurer and Chair of the Land Use Committee of Community Board 17. He has also served as Chairman of the Board of Flatbush Action Community Day Care Center; Board Member of the Erasmus Neighborhood Association; and President of the Ginger Ridge High School Past Students Association.

What’s impacting the nabe? Affordable housing, education, and employment opportunities

Victor Jordan

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Days after Williams won the public advocate’s seat Jordan Victor filled a committee to run for his seat. The small business owner who consults as an economist. Victor also works as an adjunct at the City University of New York (CUNY).

He’s a long time resident of Brooklyn, by way of Guyana, and moved to the district in the 1990s. Since then he worked for the Department of Education (then the Board of Education) at Erasmus High School for nearly a decade.

Victor served as CB17’s Education and Land Use Committee chair. In 2016 he started the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) chapter of CB 17, a national group of volunteers trained by the New York City of Emergency Management to assist neighbors in emergency situations ahead of first responders. At 57-years-old, he is now the team chief.

Former education and land use chair of CB17. He also serves on the Association of Black Educators of New York.

What’s impacting the nabe? Displacement, Foreclosures, and Education

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Council Member Farah Louis is sworn in (photo: John McCarten/City Council)

City Council Member Farah Louis was officially sworn in at City Hall on Thursday, a few weeks after winning a crowded special election to succeed Public Advocate Jumaane Williams to represent the Council’s 45 District in Brooklyn. But thanks to New York’s laws for special elections, she is already running for reelection in another special election, with the all-important Democratic primary set for June 25, in which Louis is facing several opponents she outpaced in the May 14 election.

The first special election was to serve through the rest of this calendar year, while the June primary and November general elections will determine who holds the Council seat for 2020 and 2021, the final two years of the four-year term. There will then be an election for the seat as part of the full city election cycle in June and November of 2021.

The district includes parts of Central Brooklyn including areas of Flatbush, Flatlands, Canarsie, and Midwood.

Louis won the May special election with 42% of the vote in an eight-candidate field. Monique Chandler-Waterman finished second with 30%, and is running again in the June 25 primary.

The other six candidates from May – Jovia Radix, Xamayla Rose, L. Rickie Tulloch, Adina Sash, Anthony Alexis, and Victor Jordan – all received under 10% of the vote. Several of the other candidates are also campaigning ahead of the June vote.

All eight candidates who ran in May will appear on the ballot again (https://www.vote.nyc.ny.us/downloads/pdf/documents/boe/DatesToRemember/PrimaryContestListPDFWebVersion_5232019_930am.pdf) in June, but only some are actively campaigning, led by Louis, Chandler-Waterman, and Rose. https://www.gothamgazette.com/city/8612-rematch-in-second-special-election-for-brooklyn-city-council-seat 1/8 9/6/2019 Louis,Quick now Rematch the incumbent, in Second Special is of course Election running for Brooklyn again City Council Seat (https://twitter.com/FarahNLouis/status/1130463762572558336), this time with the institutional support of the City Council behind her, including Speaker Corey Johnson (https://twitter.com/FarahNLouis/status/1131302501658091521). Runner-up Chandler- Waterman is actively campaigning (https://www.facebook.com/events/320086475581970/), as is fifth-place finisher Rose (https://twitter.com/XamaylaRoseP/status/1132377161023795202), who got 6% of the vote in May. Anthony Alexis has also continued to campaign (https://twitter.com/Alexis45th/status/1131369882451369984) and raise money, but he received only 1% of the vote in May. Jovia Radix, L. Rickie Tulloch, and Adina Sash have all suspended their campaigns, while last-place finisher Victor Jordan’s plans are unclear.

Four candidates have filed (https://www.nyccfb.info/media/press-releases/cfb-issues-public- funds-in-the-city-council-district-45-primary-election-1/) with the Campaign Finance Board to receive public matching funds: Louis, Chandler-Waterman, Rose, and Alexis. As of June 7, only Louis and Chandler-Waterman raised enough to receive matching funds; Rose and Alexis are actively fundraising but have not yet hit the threshold needed to qualify for public funding.

With just a week before primary day, it appears to again be a two-candidate race between Louis, a Judicial Delegate and former aide to now-Public Advocate Williams, and Chandler-Waterman, who continues to have Williams’ endorsement for his old seat. Chandler- Waterman is also a former Williams aide and more recently led East Flatbush Village (https://eastflatbushvillage.org/programs/), a non- profit she founded that aims to eliminate violence through after-school programs and mental health workshops, according to its website.

Though the election has been contentious and closely fought, policy differences among the leading candidates are few and far between. Louis’ and Chandler-Waterman’s websites both lack sections devoted to issue positions; Rose is the only candidate with a clear policy agenda laid out. Most social media and news coverage has instead focused on their differing biographies, resumes, and political supporters.

Differences, when they do emerge, are largely matters of emphasis, though they have expressed different top priorities. In an interview with NY1’s Errol Louis (https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/inside-city-hall/2019/05/02/why-farah-louis-running-for-city-council- brooklyn-jumaane-williams-seat-district-45#), Farah Louis prioritized zoning and development regulations, “ensur[ing] that the neighborhoods continue to look the way they looked when we first invested into them.”

Chandler-Waterman, in her interview with NY1’s Louis (https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/inside-city-hall/2019/05/01/why- monique-chandler-waterman-is-running-for-city-council-brooklyn-jumaane-williams-seat-district-45), stressed the need for police reform and mental health initiatives, saying that she does “not believe the NYPD should be responding to any individual that has mental health illnesses.”

For the voters’ guide published by the New York City Campaign Finance Board, Louis listed (https://www.nyccfb.info/nyc- votes/vgwelcome/primary-election-2019/meet-the-candidates/city-council/candidates? candidateID=2207&officetype=5&languageType=English&electionCycle=2019) her top three issues as “preserve and expand affordable housing,” “invest in educational” [sic], and “support economic development and jobs.”

For the CFB guide, Chandler-Waterman listed (https://www.nyccfb.info/nyc-votes/vgwelcome/primary-election-2019/meet-the- candidates/city-council/candidates?candidateID=2200&officetype=5&languageType=English&electionCycle=2019) her top three issues as “affordable housing,” “education,” and “public safety.”

The candidates’ answers to questionnaires from Citizens Union, a good government group, show similar differences. Louis lists housing initiatives (https://citizensunion.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CD45-LOUIS-Questionnaire.pdf) as her top two of five main priorities, while Chandler-Waterman’s first two points (https://citizensunion.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CD45-CHANDLER- WATERMAN-Questionnaire.pdf) concern gun violence and public safety.

The questionnaires also illuminate small policy differences between the two candidates relating to voting and City Council reform. Chandler-Waterman supports changes to reduce the number of City Council committees and to require that laws enacted through a referendum can only be changed by voters; Louis opposes both reforms.

For the June 25 election (https://www.nyccfb.info/VSApps/WebForm_Finance_Summary.aspx?as_election_cycle=2019), as of the June 14 filing, Louis raised $42,289 and received $75,308 in public matching funds, while Chandler-Waterman raised $33,555 and received $66,576 in public funds. The two candidates led the field in fundraising ahead of the May special election as well.

Both candidates have significant endorsements in their corner. In addition to Johnson, Louis has been endorsed by Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte, who represents an overlapping Assembly district, as well as many other City Council members, Assembly members, and 1199 SEIU (https://twitter.com/FarahNLouis/status/1139578479488450560), the powerful health care workers union that Louis used to belong to and then worked for. Louis also has the backing of the district’s large and powerful Orthodox Jewish community leadership, which endorsed and voted for her over Adina Sash (who is Orthodox Jewish) in https://www.gothamgazette.com/city/8612-rematch-in-second-special-election-for-brooklyn-city-council-seat 2/8 9/6/2019 May and appears to be fully behind her againQuick this Rematch month. inOn Second Wednesday Special, Bklyner Election r eportedfor Brooklyn (https://bklyner City Council.com/louis-gets-de-blasio- Seat key-union-endorsements-in-council-race/) that Mayor Bill de Blasio and the Hotel Trades Council labor union had both thrown their support behind Louis.

For her part, Chandler-Waterman has Williams’s backing – a point of consternation (https://www.cityandstateny.com/articles/personality/interviews-profiles/farah-louis-new-york-city-councilwoman-elect.html) for Louis, who was until recently his staffer. Williams is continuing to fundraise for Chandler-Waterman. Following her special election loss, Chandler-Waterman appears to have lost the endorsement of City Council Majority Leader Laurie Cumbo, who represents a nearby district (Cumbo’s name has been removed from the endorsements page of Chandler-Waterman’s website). However, she picked up endorsements from the politically-potent property service workers union 32BJ SEIU (https://twitter.com/MoniqueForNYC/status/1138141806670024705) and former opponent L. Rickie Tulloch (https://twitter.com/MoniqueForNYC/status/1138513126650011649), and maintained the support of Assembly Member Nick Perry, State Senator Zellnor Myrie, and other local politicians.

Chandler-Waterman was also endorsed by the City Council Progressive Caucus (https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1126674869180084224) and the Working Families Party in the first round, indicating that her progressive bona-fides may be stronger than Louis’. The Working Families Party has recently reaffirmed its support for Chandler- Waterman (https://twitter.com/MoniqueForNYC/status/1140665661116571648), but the Progressive Caucus appears to have rescinded its for the second (https://twitter.com/ProgressiveNYC/status/1128478007897800704)special election.

Rose, the third particularly active candidate in the race, is the founder of an anti-violence nonprofit and a member of Community Board 17.

Both Louis and Chandler-Waterman have made and addressed controversial comments recently. Louis apologized for tweets from 2010 (http://brooklyn.news12.com/story/40426600/45th-district-seat-candidate-addresses-tweets-considered-homophobic-antisemitic) which demeaned Jews and the LGBT community; she nonetheless maintained (https://jewishweek.timesofisrael.com/jewish-pols- standing-by-council-hopeful/) her endorsements from LGBT Democratic clubs and Jewish representatives like Council Member Chaim Deutsch.

Waterman-Chandler, meanwhile, was recorded (https://www.kingscountypolitics.com/45th-cd-race-rose-goes-positive-louis-quiet- waterman-attacked/) yelling at NYPD officers outside her child’s school in October of 2018 following an unverified charge against her husband. More recently, in an interview with City & State (https://www.cityandstateny.com/articles/politics/campaigns- elections/council-candidate-attributes-loss-to-trump-supporters)just after the May 14 election, she accused Louis of winning the special election on the backs of “Trump supporters.” Her claim appears to be supported by voting data; the Midwood precincts where Louis won overwhelmingly, which are mostly Orthodox Jewish, were also the 45th District’s most Trump-friendly in 2016. Louis’ campaign itself did not respond to Chandler-Waterman’s comments, but City Council Member Kalman Yeger, a Louis ally, called them offensive.

While Louis, after winning in May by a large margin and now having at least the buzz of incumbency, is clearly the favorite in the June 25 election, it’s not clear what the electorate may look like and whether Waterman-Chandler is taking any new measures to alter the race this time.

Turnout was incredibly low in the May 14 election – only 9,235 people cast votes out of 94,089 active registered voters in District 45. While the May special election was non-partisan and open to all registered voters in the district, the June vote is a Democratic primary, wherein only registered Democrats in the district can vote. There are no other major races bringing voters to the polls.

Although the 45th Council District is heavily Democratic, the winner of the primary election may not have the ballot to themselves in November. Anthony Beckford, who ran for the same seat in 2017 on the True Freedom line against then-incumbent Jumaane Williams, has said he’s running but has yet to report (https://www.nyccfb.info/VSApps/CandidateSummary.aspx? as_cand_id=2140&as_election_cycle=2019&cand_name=Beckford,%20Anthony&office=CD%2045&report=summ) raising any money. There’s also the chance that Louis or Chandler-Waterman could appear on one or more other ballot lines - like Working Families Party - after the Democratic primary.

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Special Election Marked a Political Milestone Long in Coming for NYC’s Haitians

By Alain Gaillard | June 10, 2019

New York City’s newest Councilmember will also be the first one to face a re-election campaign. Farah Louis, who won an eight-way special election on May 14 to fill the seat vacated by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, has yet to be sworn in to represent Brooklyn’s 45th district.

She will likely take her oath of office just a couple weeks before a June 25 primary in the race to fill the seat for the remainder of Williams’ term.

Whenever Louis does formally take office, New York will for the first time have two Haitian-Americans in the City Council—a major milestone for the largest and one of the oldest ex patriate Haitian communities in the world.

A pack of pioneers

It took New York’s Haitian community almost 60 years from when Bertram L. Baker, an immigrant from the island of Nevis in the West Indies, became the first black person elected to a political office by voters in Brooklyn to when the Haitian physician Mathieu Eugene was elected to the City Council in 2007, representing the 40th District of New York City.

Eugene, the longest-serving member of the current Council, Farah Louis for Council is now in his final term in office representing portions of Farah Louis is set to become the second Haitian-American sworn in to the New York City Council. Crown Heights, Flatbush, East Flatbush Kensington, Midwood, Prospect Park, and Prospect Lefferts Gardens.

Since his election 12 years ago, a new generation of young leaders has come out of the metro-area Haitian community, and many have been elected to numerous public service positions.

Michaelle C. Solages, who represents Nassau County’s 22nd District in the New York State Assembly, became the first state legislator of Haitian descent when she was elected in 2012. Join Our Weekly Newsletter In 2010, Rodneyse Bichotte was elected as a district leader, and, in 2014, she became an assembly member representing the 42nd District, which comprises East Flatbush, Flatbush, Ditmas Park, and Midwood in Brooklyn.S Theign u samep to gyearet C outity L inim Suffolkits' in-d County,epth loc Kimberlyal reportin Jean-g delivered to you Pierre became a member of the New York Assembly from the 11th District.

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New York’s rich tapestry of nationalities and ethnicities is not always immediately reflected in its electedSIG officials.N UP There’s been but one mayor of color (not to mention zero women in the city’s top office). It wasn’t until 2001 that an Asian was elected to the City Council. Adriano Espaillat became the first Dominican member of Congress only three yearsW eago. do not sell or share your information with anyone.

https://citylimits.org/2019/06/10/special-election-marked-a-political-milestone-that-was-long-in-coming-for-nyc-haitians/ 1/3 9/6/2019Multiple factors shape the makeup of the city’sSpecial political Election class, Marked like a Politicalthe way Milestone districts Long are indrawn Coming and for theNYC's power Haitians of incumbency. For Haitians, who in a relatively short stint of time have gone from invisibility to having a substantial foothold in the city’s elected realm, a set of complex factors was in play.

Unique challenges

The Hart-Celler Immigration Act of 1965 created in Flatbush and East Flatbush a stronghold of West Indians that led to the election of two Caribbean-Americans: Una Clarke, who was born in Jamaica, in 1991 and Rev. Lloyd Henry (from Belize) in 1993. (Una Clarke’s daughter Yvette succeeded her in the Council before being elected to Congress in 2006; Eugene was once Yvette’s karate instructor).

Yet it took Haitians another 16 years to break into municipal politics.

According to the founding director of the Haitian Studies Institute at City University of New York, Dr. Eddy St. Paul, the slowness of Haitians’ political ascent stemmed from the characteristics of emigrants from Haiti in the 1960s and 1970s.

St. Paul explained that a lot of intellectuals who fled the François Duvalier regime and came to New York thought they were doing so temporarily.

Unfortunately, Duvalier and his son, Jean-Claude, spent a combined 29 years in power, and these intellectuals, who might otherwise have participated in American politics, never did. “The Haitian intellectuals who fled Duvalier’s repressive regime didn’t expect the regime would last so long,” he said. “They came to New York with the hope that Duvalier would be toppled very soon and they would be able to come back to the island. That is why they never really got involved in politics here in New York.”

The Duvalier dynasty, one of the most brutal authoritarian regimes in Latin America, lasted from 1957 until 1986, with grisly records of torture, assassinations, and exile of its opponents. After the fall of the regime on February 7, 1986, many intellectuals went back to the island to participate in the bourgeoning democracy—depriving New York’s diaspora of the leaders who might have instead participated here.

Ricot Dupuy, a Haitian journalist at Radio Soleil, explained that the language barrier is also a factor that encumbered Haitians and prevented them from coming forward to participate in politics and run for election.

He pointed out that new leaders, such as Bichotte and Pierre, were born in the United States or came here at an early age, which means they did not have any difficulty communicating eloquently in English, “It is not easy for a Haitian to fully integrate to society without speaking proper English,” he said. “Anyone who doesn’t speak English cannot fully integrate into the society, and if you don’t fully integrate into the society how can you convince people to vote for you?”

One advantage for Baker was that he came from an English-speaking country (Nevis, in the West Indies). He did not have to learn English. Haitian immigrants from the commonwealth always boast about speaking the Queen’s English.

In addition to the language barrier, many Haitians in New York had to apply for proper legal status because they were living in the United States without documents.

Oppression has an echo

Further complicating matters in the 1980s and 1990s was the rise of AIDS. In those years, risks for HIV transmission were informally categorized into the “4Hs”: homosexuals, heroin addicts, hemophiliacs, and Haitians. Haitians were the only ethnic group labeled as high- risk. In 1990, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended a policy of banning blood donations from Haitians. Many were ashamed to identify themselves as of Haitian origin. On April 20, 1990, over 100,000 Haitians poured across the Brooklyn Bridge and flooded downtown Manhattan to protest this recommendation by the FDA. Join Our Weekly Newsletter St. Paul also pointed out that the dire conditions in Haiti always hampered the economic ascension of the local Haitian community because, when the economic situation on the island is poor, families in New York send moreS imoneygn up t too gtheiret C irelativesty Limits' in in Haiti.-depth That loca leftl re pfewerorting delivered to you resources for funding candidates.

And the Duvalier dictatorship impacted Haitians’ political ascent in another way. After fleeing the dictatorship, the first generation of Haitian immigrants was not accustomed to participating in politics. And even in NewEn tYork,er yo politicsur em remindedail here some... immigrants of the torture endured by their friends and relatives, and sometimes themselves.

These memories may have shaped Louis’ mother’s reaction to her daughter’s decision to go into politics.SIG “MyN UmotherP was very afraid, even when it was in Brooklyn,” Louis told City Limits in an interview. “She was very concerned. She knows how politics can be very dirty and that folks are not fair. Her hope for me was that, whatever the reason I am doing this, thatWe d Io accomplish not sell or sha whatre y Io urwas in fseekingormatio nto w getith outany oofn eit.”.

https://citylimits.org/2019/06/10/special-election-marked-a-political-milestone-that-was-long-in-coming-for-nyc-haitians/ 2/3 9/6/2019A Brooklyn native. Louis graduated from MidwoodSpecial Election High School, Marked aand Political went Milestone to Long Long Island in Coming University for NYC's in Brooklyn, Haitians where she earned a bachelor’s degree in English. She also has a master’s in public administration from New York University.

She started her career at Hot 97 and has worked at Canarsie Courier, a weekly newspaper in Brooklyn; Radio Soleil, a Haitian radio station; Focus TV; Brooklyn Media Art; and as a freelancer for a variety of local papers.

According to Louis, her switch from journalism to politics happened in 2011 when she was covering a rally of Brooklyn bus drivers and school matrons, who were at odds with their union because the union wanted to let their contract end. Louis said, “I saw people in tears, disgruntled, and sad. I told them, ‘Instead of getting mad, instead of being discouraged, organize.’ And I helped them organize a press conference. I helped them organize themselves to ask for collective bargaining, opportunities, and things of that sort; the outcome of that is that they did get the contract they needed, and they were able to keep their jobs.”

She served as the deputy chief of staff and budget director for Williams Williams created the vacancy in the 45th district when he won a February special election for public advocate, which itself filled the vacancy created when Letitia James was elected state attorney general in November.

A broader victory?

Today, with 61,550 souls, Haitians are the third-largest ethnic group in Brooklyn after the Jamaicans (70,508) and Chinese (129,219). But St. Paul stresses that if it had not been for other communities, such as the Jewish community, it would have been almost impossible for these new Haitian leaders to run a campaign and to be elected to office.

According to the BKLYNER, an online publication, Louis received decisive support from the Orthodox Jewish community in the district. In fact, the day prior to the election, Councilman Chaim Deutsch and Councilman Kalman Yeger wrote a joint letter to the community in the Yeshiva World News endorsing Louis. “After extensive discussions with our community’s leaders, we believe Farah Louis is the most qualified candidate. She has impressed us with her diligence and work ethic, and is committed to advocating for us,” it read.

She also won the support of Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, Kings County Democratic Party chairman Frank Seddio and Bichotte.

With 42.70 percent (3,649 votes) of the vote, Louis topped seven other candidates on the ballot—including Monique Chandler-Waterman with 29.98 percent (2,631 votes), Williams’s top choice.

On May 14 after her victory, Louis wrote on her Twitter account, “This campaign has shown me the beauty of, resiliency, and power of this district. Every person who contributed, volunteered, voted, and every person who offered a word of encouragement played an integral part in tonight’s outcome. It is my deepest honor to represent you on the New York City Council.”

She told City Limits that despite being one of Little Haiti’s political pioneers, she feels a duty to all groups in the district. “The most important thing is to unify the Haitian community with the Caribbean community, the Jewish community, and the South Asian community. We all need to be one,” she said.

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Two Candidates Booted In The Race To The 45th Council Seat

By Kadia Goba - April 16, 2019

EAST FLATBUSH — The pool of candidates looking to fill the vacant seat in the 45 council district just became smaller after two hopefuls were booted off the ballot Tuesday afternoon, turning the May 14 special election to a 8-person race.

Council district 45

Ten candidates registered for the special election and 11 candidates for the primary. Hearings for the June primary race occur next week.

Hercules E. Ried, on the Opportunity Party line, was first to meet his fate after filing his Certificate of Acceptance a day late. The offense would automatically disqualify a candidate from appearing on the ballot.

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The 26-year-old community organizer argued that he didn’t see the calendar but also USPS delivered the mail on April 4, a day after the deadline.

“I understand this is a scenario that normally does not get overlooked,” said Reid who went on to advise the BOE’s executive board “use first class mail so that candidates receive them on time.”

The board unanimously rejected his request to remain on the ballot. BOE also pointed out that the candidate filed the Certificate of Acceptance incorrectly.

Candidates running in the primary will face another round of objection hearings next week.

Anthony Beckford, who filed under the Liberal line, will also not appear on the May 14 ballot. The Brooklyn native filed 581 signatures. BOE found all but 240 invalid, leaving Beckford considerably below the 450 signature requirement.

Beckford told Bklyner that he’ll be campaigning as a write-in candidate and he’s appealing Tuesday’s petition decision.

In an unusual turn of events, Jean Similien appeared unnecessarily to fight objections for the special election. The candidate filed incorrectly as a primary candidate. Similien will not appear on the May 14 ballot, nor did he register for the election.

BOE advised Similien that he’ll likely drop off the ballot next as well. The candidate faces a prima facie objection for improperly filing for the wrong race.

“It’s likely next week that you’re going to have a problem,” said a BOE rep at the hearing. “While we’re not going to decide today, there’s a strong possibility your candidacy will fail.”

Updates to this story reflect that BOE did not throw Jean Similien off the ballot, but rather the candidate registered for the incorrect race.

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