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“Arming Black Millennials with Information" 75 Cents Vol. 28 No. 20 May 20 – May 26, 2021 website: NewYorkBeacon.com CALLS RING OUT TO CONFIRM KRISTEN CLARKE Kristen Clarke would become the Asst Attorney General for Civil Rights and the first Black woman to lead the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division. Her confirmation awaits Senate Republicans who argue that her past views are too radical. Leaders of major groups say she is just what America needs and is among the most qualified candidates ever nominated to lead civil rights enforcement for the nation, pg 3 BEACON, May 20 – May 26, 2021 newyorkbeacon.com 2 E calling hernamelookedlikea Realizing that thewoman “Hey Alexandria.” shouted afternoon, Greenereportedly chamber WednesdayHouse all Membersandstaff.” remains “asafe,civil place for fuck aloneandthat Congress leaves herthe sure thatQAren office call on leadershiptoen- her, shechosetohaveher this level offuckeryisbeneath woman ofclassandknowsthat “terrorists.” Because is a AOC way accusedherofsupporting tez and in her wacky QAnon Ocasio-Cor Rep. Alexandria ists, chaseddownDemocrat - by thespiritofinsurrection ton Post,Greene,emboldened whenever shesochooses. colleagues and scream at them aggressivelyrundown on her seems tobelievethatshecan Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene against Marjorie Taylor Green AOC exercises restraint T Daunte Wright’sdeath changes topolicingafter Minneapolis suburbapproves two youngmenwhowere lic safety in our city, honoring killed justlastmonth. ― police abruptly died at the hands of naming itaftertwomenwho duced theresolutionlastweek, Act. MayorMike Elliott Safety & Violence Prevention CommunityDimock-Heisler the Daunte Wright andKobe day topassaresolutioncalled Council voted 4-1 on Satur prevention inthecity. es topublicsafetyandviolence meant tobeginmakingchang- proved apackageofproposals ap- Wright has old Daunte Site: www.newyorkbeacon.com, Email:[email protected] for thenewspaper, [email protected] forthewebsite.Subscription rate:$35.00peryear. Periodicals postage paidatNew York, NY. POSTMASTER;sendaddress changestoTheNew York Beacon405 Lexington Avenue, 26thFloor, New York, NY 10174., Web New York Beacon(USPA 011-156) servingmetropolitanNew York ispublishedweeklybySmithHajGroup,Incat 405Lexington Avenue, 26thFloor, New York, NY 10174. As AOC wasleavingthe to According The BrooklynCenterCity Newyorkbeacon.com “Thiswilltransformpub- Newyorkbeacon.com bership, Republican and her QAnonmem ntitled by herwhiteness cently killed20-year- urb wherepolicere- he Minneapolissub-

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Tony Gonza- violence unlikeany- — Reli- has has - and citieswithmixedpopula - olence sweeping across towns been targeted. and placesofworshiphaveall the house.” it was really dangerous to leave trash bins,brokewindowsand masses, torched car after car, synagogue. “They came in Sagron, the rabbi ofa nearby said Avrahamyouths,” of Arab night, a real riot by hundreds Palestinian Arabs. young being attacked by a group of Jewish-Israeli manallegedly with nohelp.” than 100-degreetemperatures girls could have faced the more forcement partners, these little for ourcommunityandlawen- pens far too often now. If not ABC 7EyewitnessNews. Agent Austin SkeroII, nowhere,” ChiefBorderPatrol for themselves in the middle of such smallchildrenfending cal attention.​ Services afterbeingprocessed. partment ofHealthandHuman placed in custody of the De tection saidthegirls she said. Just a few daysago the vi- People, homes,businesses “We had a nightmare of a President Bidennamed “Unfortunately thishap- “It isheartbreaking tofind They did not require medi Customs andBorderPro- ​ ​ will be told - - ​ alone. let loose on Wednesday night at Israel.Morethan1,000were groups continuetofirerockets wing andotherPalestinian havoc, while Hamas’ military Israeli airstrikes group hasbeen tory controlled by theHamas ly populated Palestinian terri the GazaStrip. The tiny, dense- nowhere more acutely than in may bemuchmoretocome. across theregionisthatthere unthinkable, but thefearnow tions of Jews and Arabs was Mexican leader. migration,” Harristoldthe of therootcauses to address to theNorthern Triangle and to provideimmediaterelief our countries’ mutual interest ruption andimpunity. Itisin violence, wemustfightcor June 7and9. to MexicoandGuatemala on dor last week and will travel Andrés ManuelLópezObra- ally to theborder, States. the United into grants crossing the surge ofillegalimmi- response to administration’s ris inMarchto Vice PresidentKamalaHar The strikesarewreaking The nightmare is being felt “Together, we must fight While she has yet to travel with MexicanPresident she metvirtu- pummeled by for fourdays. head upthe - - - Black women leaders declare ‘State of Federal hate crimes lodged 3 Emergency’ for vote on Clarke nomination against three in Ahmaud Set for vote by Senate Arbery murder Committee this week, she would be the first By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA McMichael as the individual woman to head the who shot Arbery. DOJ’s Civil Rights s Ahmaud Arbery jogged William “Roddie” Bryan Division on a public street in the Jr., the man who recorded the Satilla Shores neighbor- shooting death of Arbery, fac- By Hazel Trice Edney Ahood of Brunswick, Georgia, es charges that he struck the Travis and Gregory McMichael 25-year-old with his pickup - A coalition of organiza- armed themselves with firearms. truck during the February 23, tions led by some of the most The men got into a truck 2020, encounter. powerful Black women in and chased the young African Bryan also faces charges BEACON, May 20 – 26, 2021 newyorkbeacon.com America this week called for American man through the neigh- of interference with rights and the immediate vote on the con- borhood while yelling at him, attempted kidnapping. firmation of civil rights lawyer using their vehicle to cut off Each has pleaded not guilty. Kristen Clarke, President Jo- his route, and threatening him “In addition to the hate-crime seph Biden’s nominee for the with firearms, the U.S. Justice charges, Count Three alleges position of assistant attorney Department said in a statement that all three defendants at- general for civil rights. on Wednesday, April 28. tempted to unlawfully seize and Nominated five months Having already been indicted confine Arbery by chasing after ago, Clarke, a graduate of on a series of state charges that him in their trucks in an attempt Harvard and Columbia Uni- include felony murder and aggra- to restrain him, restrict his free versity Law School, was in- vated assault, the men now face a movement, corral and detain him terviewed during a Senate host of federal crimes. against his will, and prevent his Judiciary Committee hearing her life.” joined by Jotaka Eaddy, chief Each were hit with one count escape,” the DOJ said in a news April 14. But she has yet to In that regard, Camp- organizer of the Win with of interference with Arbery’s release detailing the charges. receive a vote on whether to bell partnered with Johnnetta Black Women Collective; Vir- right to use a public street be- “Counts Four and Five allege send her nomination before Betsch Cole, national chair ginia W. Harris, president, cause of his race and one count that during the crime of violence the full Senate. Black lead- and president of the National National Coalition of 100 of attempted kidnapping. charged in Count One, Travis ers across the nation fear the Council of Negro Women, Black Women, Inc., and Bev- The McMichael duo also used, carried, brandished, and Committee could drag out the to brief Black reporters by erly Smith, national president/ faces one count each of using, discharged a Remington shot- confirmation debate into the Zoom on the efforts of Black CEO for Delta Sigma Theta carrying, and brandishing a gun, and Gregory used, carried, summer months as crucial civil women’s organizations to push Sorority, Inc. weapon. and brandished a .357 Magnum rights issues lay dormant. The Clarke’s nomination through. Clarke is no stranger to Authorities identified Travis revolver.” Committee vote is now set for That May 7 meeting was fol- the nation. She is often seen Thursday this week, May 13. lowed by a Call to Action, among national civil rights Clarke’s philosophy on livestreamed across multi- leaders during press confer- civil rights is best expressed ple media platforms Tuesday ences and is often called upon through her own words. night. by national media to speak on “Where you see wrong or “Today in our country, ha- issues. inequality or injustice, speak tred and bigotry are on the rise. “Her dedication to the pur- out, because this is your coun- White supremacy is embold- suit of justice and her track try. This is your democracy. ened to carry out an insurrec- record are invaluable,” said Make it. Protect it. Pass it tion in the Capitol of the United Harris. on,” she said in her written States of America. And there’s “We are standing bold and testimony before the Judiciary a wave of voter suppression unapologetic,” said Eaddy, Committee. “I’ve tried to do bills being passed that look stressing the need for leader- just that at every step of my like and smell like–because ship on pattern and practice career, from the voting rights they are like–old Jim Crow studies of racism as well as project at the NAACP Legal laws,” Cole told the reporters. systemic changes. “That’s why Georgia governor repeals 1863 Defense Fund, to the Civil “For such a time as this …so it is urgent. And that is why we Rights Bureau in the New many more sister presidents cannot wait any longer.” York State Attorney General’s are committed to smashing Smith, of Delta Sigma The- Citizen’s Arrest Law ahead of Office, where I was the state’s another glass ceiling.” ta, said the key to this move- top civil rights enforcement Karen Boykin-Towns, ment for the Clarke nomination trial for Ahmaud Arbery’s killers officer. And since 2015, I’ve NAACP board vice chair, is the power of Black women. led the Lawyers’ Committee stressed the urgency of the “Every now and then we in Newyorkbeacon.com ty with our shared responsibility to for Civil Rights Under Law, issues now faced by the civil this country; especially Black root out injustice and set our state one of the nation’s leading civil rights community. women, reach a Fannie Lou eorgia Gov. Brian on a better path forward.” rights legal organizations.” “This nation needs its top Hamer moment, the ‘sick and Kemp signed a repeal of The new legislation states dead- Given the crucial issues civil rights law enforcement tired of being sick and tired’ the state’s 1863 citizen’s ly force can’t be used to detain being dealt with by Ameri- officer, and we need her now. moment. And that’s where we Garrest law, which previously stat- someone unless it’s in self-protec- ca’s civil rights community, Police violence continues to are,” she said, “We are in one ed that bystanders could make an tion, protecting a home or prevent- including voting rights, police take the lives of Black Amer- of those Fannie Lou Hamer arrest if they witnessed a crime. ing a forcible felony, maintaining brutality and police killings of icans; We see a rise in hate moments. We will wisely use The legislation, which was signed Georgia’s “stand your ground” law. Black people, leaders say that crimes against the AAPI (Asian our moment to do what we on Monday, comes a little over a In addition, business employees Clarke’s background of fight- Americans and Pacific Island- can.” year after Ahmaud Arbery was are still allowed to detain some- ing for justice on those issues ers); domestic terrorism rooted Cole recalled the influence fatally shot by white vigilantes one they believe stole something, alongside other civil rights in White supremacy represents of Black women on the ap- who suspected the 25-year-old and lets restaurant employees leaders makes her a perfect our greatest internal threat. pointment of Kamala Harris was a burglary suspect. apprehend anyone who tries to fit to lead the division. But a And on top of everything, as the first Black woman vice “I think the state of Georgia leave without paying for a meal. 50-50 split between Demo- we are still struggling with president. “We are certainly is moving in the right direction Licensed security guards and pri- crats and Republicans on the devastating racial impact of not arrogant enough to say we by passing this particular bill,” vate detectives are also permitted to Committee may be in the way. a pandemic that is now going are responsible for her suc- Arbery’s mother, Wanda Coo- detain people, ABC News reports. “In the time that we’re in, into a second year. The work cessful. But I do know that we per-Jones, said at the Georgia State “I ask the governor and my we know that she is more than of a civil rights division has played a role.” Capitol, NPR reports. “Unfortu- fellow legislators to continue pur- up to the task. And we want never been more critical and Cole concluded, “When we nately, I had to lose my son to get suing the goal of criminal justice to express the reasons that we who leads it matters greatly,” describe ourselves as leaders significant change. But again, I’m reform,” Georgia Sen. Tonya An- believe she is up to the task Boykin-Towns said. “Since the of national Black women’s or- still thankful.” derson said. “There is more work and an excellent choice and we murder of George Floyd, there ganizations, sometimes I think According to ABC News, to do and we are prepared to do it, want to make sure that she is has been over a hundred police we need to add the obvious the original citizen’s arrest law together as one Georgia.” also treated fairly,” said Mela- killings of Black people. We’re sentence: That we are spread was used as a way to corral run- The dated law is the second nie Campbell, president/CEO in a state of emergency. And out across the United States away formerly enslaved people of its kind to be passed in light of the National Coalition on so, her confirmation now and of America. The National and was utilized to validate the of Arbery’s death. Following Black Civic Participation and not to linger into the summer Council of Negro Women, for lynchings of Black people. the outrage of Arbery’s death, convener of the Black Wom- is so imperative.” example, has 2 million mem- “This bill makes Georgia the Gov. Kemp signed the Georgia en’s Roundtable. “History Boykin-Towns said bers…So when you add up this first state in the country to repeal Anti-Hate Crimes Act into law in has shown us that we have to NAACP local leaders are Black women’s power, you see its citizen’s arrest statute,” Kemp June 2020 with bipartisan support, always speak up; especially working individually as well why we are not only calling said before signing. “Today we WABE reported. The bill imposes when it comes to women of as collectively and putting a for Kristen Clarke’s confirma- are replacing this Civil War-era heavier consequences for anyone color who are put up for these “full court press” on the con- tion, we are demanding that law, ripe for abuse, with language who commits crimes against a positions to serve and she has firmation. confirmation in the interest of that balances the sacred right of person based on their race, gender, been a servant leader all of The coalition was also justice.” self-defense of person and proper- sexual orientation and more. BEACON, May 20 – May 26, 2021 newyorkbeacon.com 4 I at oddswiththis goal.” bitual offenders iscompletely discretion insentencingall ha- ly giventheability to exercise fact thatjudgesarenotroutine - her dissenting opinion. “The in Westbrooks wrote Latrice sippi Courtof Appeals Judge members of society,” Missis- tunity tobecomeproductive takes, and give them the oppor them from making similar mis- those who break the law, deter nal justice system istopunish the court. undermines thetruedutyof to uphold Allen’s life sentence her opinionthatthedecision Black womanwhowrotein dissented intherulingisa a decadebehindbarsintotal. firearm, spendingmorethan and unlawful possession of a of twohomeburglary charges ly beenseparatelyconvicted That wasafterhehadprevious- than 30 grams ofmarijuana. for beinginpossessionofmore old was foundguilty in 2019 reform. criminaljustice toward icized bypeopleworking laws offender” country, “habitual laws sprinkledaroundthe so-called “threestrikes” olent. most recent offense is nonvi- multiple times —evenifthe previously beenconvicted have sentences forpeoplewho tion andguaranteesharsher eliminates any judicial discre- fender,” aclassificationthat because he is a “habitual of Russell Allen’s appeal in part Appeals on Tuesday denied upheld thisweek. in a marijuanaconviction from ing life in prison stemming Mississippi conviction upheldin Life sentenceover weed Mississippi The Mississippi Clari- “The purpose of the crimi In Allen’s case, the 38-year- Similar tothenotorious, The MississippiCourtof strong, a strong, war ondrugsisstillgoing n asignthatthefailed Newyorkbeacon.com Oneofthejudgeswho have beenwidelycrit-

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Inevitably, hundreds had toaddressthelegacyof This listcangoon.Change Blacks werezonedinto - - divide us. race-bait politicscontinueto And wecan’t let dog whistle erally. That is our task today. working andpoorpeople gen- about reformsthatwillbenefit to buildalliancesbring organized across lines of race all understoodthis. They have Black Lives Matter organizers Bois, CesarChavezandthe tin LutherKing, W.E.B. Du- CEOs onceinoffice. rich andderegulationforthe forthe taxcuts then passing in partbyracial appeals, and largely whiteworkingpeople a perfectexample,enlisting their power. Donald Trump is divide working people to limit bait politicsisdesignedto Americans ofallraces.Race- sion harmsworkingandpoor that thispolitics ofracial divi - creasingly clear, however, is in- What’sdivide America. of ourageusingraceto and the civil rights movements Democratscynically accuse vote. districts to isolate the minority minorities and gerrymander signed tosuppressthevoteof the countrypressreformsde- Republicans instatesacross become institutionalized, as the South.Nowthattoohas party of white sanctuary across advantage bybecomingthe olution —Republicans took Great leaderslikeDr. Mar And notsurprisingly, they - D.C. sniper gets a 7 documentary, stars in it from prison Newyorkbeacon.com when the atrocities in question are as inexcusably heinous as new documentary series these,” Nick Schager of The chronicles the Washing- Daily Beast observed ton, D.C.-area sniper Muhammad, a scarred Gulf Aand is narrated by the man War veteran, took the 17-year- himself. old Malvo under his wing. Lee Boyd Malvo, who is Malvo had a troubled child- serving a life sentence for his hood: his father left him and BEACON, May 20 – 26, 2021 newyorkbeacon.com crimes in 2002, is the subject his mother. Malvo’s moth- of VICE’s upcoming eight-part er abused him and eventually docuseries I, Sniper, where left, too. Muhammad, who he discusses what he and for- was executed in 2009, taught mer mentor John Allen Mu- Malvo, a Jamaican-born citi- hammad did, The Daily Beast zen, how to hate America, in Archaeologist research reported. particular, the military, White I, Sniper, which premiered people, and the American gov- on May 10, had its challenges. ernment system. Malvo could only be inter- It is also worth noting that leads to ancestral home of viewed in 15-minute intervals Muhammad’s rage was fueled due restrictions by Red Onion by the court’s decision to let State Prison in Virginia, which his ex-wife, Mildred, have full Harriet Tubman’s father meant the production took sev- custody of their children after eral years to complete. he illegally took them without Newyorkbeacon.com when she began to move peo- a button. On Tuesday, they “[The series] is most nota- her knowing. ple to freedom,” Schablitsky announced confirmation that ble for putting its prime em- From September 5 to Octo- rchaeologists in Mary- said in a news release. the artifacts were evidence of phasis on the pair’s innocent ber 24, 2002, the D.C. sniper land say they believe Tubman was born Araminta Ross’s cabin. victims, and the countless attacks lasted an entire month. they have found the Ross in March 1822, on the The U.S. Fish and Wildlife friends, family members and Ten people were killed within Ahomesite of famed abolitionist Thompson Farm near Cam- Service bought the 2,600-acre loved ones left to cope with what is commonly referred to Harriet Tubman’s father. bridge, Maryland, on Mary- Peter’s Neck property for $6 unthinkable tragedy. To its ad- as the DMV area, Washington, The homesite of Ben Ross land’s Eastern Shore. She es- million last year. The property mirable credit, it’s a true-crime D.C, Maryland, and Virginia. was found on property ac- caped from slavery to become contains 10 acres bequeathed affair that seeks to understand However, the duo’s crime quired last year by the U.S. a leading abolitionist who to Ross by Anthony Thompson its “monsters” while simul- spree began in February 2002, Fish and Wildlife Service as helped slaves escape through in the 1800s. As outlined in taneously recognizing—and and included murders and an addition to Blackwater the Underground Railroad. Thompson’s will, Ross was to be highlighting—the fact that robberies in Alabama, Arizona, National Wildlife Refuge, “This discovery adds an- freed five years after Thompson’s such comprehension doesn’t Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, officials said Tuesday. An other puzzle piece to the story death in 1836. Ben Ross was necessitate empathy, especially Texas, and Washington. archaeology team led by the of Harriet Tubman, the state freed from slavery and received State Highway Administration of Maryland, and our nation,” the land in the early 1840s. conducted research that led to said Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford, When we protect vulnera- the find. Archaeologist Julie who attended a news confer- ble habitats, we help preserve Schablitsky described the find- ence at the Harriet Tubman the stories of those who came ing as a connection to Tubman. Underground Railroad Visi- before us, like Harriet Tub- “She would’ve spent time tor Center at Church Creek, man’s father, Ben Ross,” said here as a child, but also she Maryland. USFWS Chief of the National would’ve come back and been The archaeology team be- Wildlife Refuge System Cyn- living here with her father in gan searching for evidence thia Martinez. her teenage years, working linked to her father in No- “Acquiring Peter’s Neck alongside him This was the vember. When they returned last year was a critical addi- opportunity she had to learn in March to continue their tion to Blackwater National about how to navigate and search, Schablitsky and her Wildlife Refuge, as the area is survive in the wetlands and the team found artifacts dating predicted to naturally convert woods. We believe this expe- to the 1800s, including nails, to marsh by 2100 because of rience was able to benefit her glass, dish fragments,T:11.5" and even sea-level rise,” she continued. Prince Harry takes heat for calling First Amendment ‘bonkers’ Newyorkbeacon.com been here a short time. “But, you can find a loop- rince Harry is taking hole in anything. You can heat for calling the First capitalize or exploit what’s not Amendment “bonkers” said rather than uphold what is Pin a recent podcast interview. said,” Harry reportedly said. The Duke of Sussex made Harry’s comments drew WHAT IF THE FUTURE OF KIDS WAS the statement on Dax Shep- sharp criticism on Twitter from A STOCK YOU COULD INVEST IN? ard’s “Armchair Expert” pod- both Americans and Brits. Introducing Better FuturesTM—a whole new kind of investment with a greater cast while discussing what Brexit leader Nigel Farage T:10.5" return than money. When you invest, it helps kids go to college. Because he called the media “feeding opined: “For Prince Harry to con- a mind is a terrible thing to waste but a wonderful thing to invest in.TM frenzy” that arose from his demn the USA’s First Amend- Invest in Better Futures at UNCF.ORG/INVEST stay at Tyler Perry’s Beverly ment shows he has lost the plot. 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- - International 9 Chinese Americans sent thousands ‘Smart and Cheeky’ of dollars to Proud Boys weeks Aboriginal boy teaches before attack on the Capitol Australia a lesson By Victor Omondi Newyorkbeacon.com Afterwards, the children have to find a list of words BEACON, May 20 – 26, 2021 newyorkbeacon.com etails have emerged documentary about a in the text and mark them that donors of Chinese 10-year-old Aborigi- with a highlighter. Dujuan, a origin have been sup- nal boy’s experience in 10-year-old Aboriginal boy, Dporting the Proud Boys group Aschool, In My Blood It Runs, struggles a bit with the vo- known to have deep ties with has reignited a debate about cabulary, but he finds it even the white supremacists. Australia’s failure to give harder to recognise the story, The funds were raised to indigenous children a good because the history he has meet the medical costs for the education and a fair start in life. been taught by his elders is members of the radical group “Listen carefully,” the very different. who were injured during De- teacher tells the class. “This “That [lesson] was for white cember 2020 protests. Four one isn’t a story, this is infor- people, not for Aboriginals,” people were stabbed close mation, or non-fiction – it’s he reflects. “This man came to Harry’s bar, a retreat joint fact.” on the ship and he was the first that’s popular among mem- She’s holding up The Aus- white man on Australia. The bers of the Proud Boys. The tralia Book, a picture book Aboriginal people told them incident took place after the from 1952, and reads: “In to go and find another land, group clashed with Antifa Botany Bay, Cook landed because this was their land. But counter-protesters. The pro- for the first time in a new people didn’t listen.” testers had taken to the streets country. Then he sailed up the Film-maker Maya New- of Washington to contest the coast, mapping as he went… ell filmed the scene for her presidential election results. On an island in Cape York he documentary, In My Blood It Of the $106,107 that was raised the English flag. And he Runs – in which she followed raised through the GiveSend- claimed for the English coun- Dujuan at school for a year – Go fundraising website, about try the whole of this new land.” and could feel his frustration. $86,000 was contributed by Dujuan Hoosan’s hand “You imagine what it feels people from the Chinese com- shoots up, but he doesn’t get like to be essentially erased munity the chance to speak. from history,” she says. They justified their dona- tions, stating that they saw the supporter, also thanked the after they started receiving group as democracy supporters group for fighting for their donations from the Chinese in the fight against commu- ‘freedom’ by donating $30. supporters. nism. “You have to understand The Proud Boys, an all- Megan Squire, a university how we feel – we came from male organization formed in professor who tracks online communist China and we 2016, has been known to pro- extremists, noted the group’s managed to come here and we vide security at pro-America reaction after Trump’s com- appreciate it here so much. The rallies while taking advantage ment to them before he left Proud Boys are for Trump and of social unrest during protests office in September to “stand they are fighting Antifa, and and demonstrations by posing back and stand by.” can you see anything good as Antifa members. She said, “They were pro- that Antifa did except destroy Following the January 6 Trump before this shoutout, department stores and small Capital attack, at least 21 and they are absolutely over businesses?” said Rebecca members of Proud Boys the moon now. Their fantasy is Kwan, who donated $500 on have been indicted for the to fight Antifa in his defense, Christmas day. role they played in the attack and he apparently just asked Ao Liu, another Chinese that took place just weeks them to do just that.” Knicks, Nets playoff bound Ionescu lifts liberty From page 24 Randle after their last game. given the trio of Irving, Durant From page 24 teammates for their contri- Randle carried the team during and Harden. First year head butions during the game. "I World's Most Famous Arena the regular season and saw the coach Steve Nash is hoping the game at 87 points with about thought Didi (Richards) and were the talk of the NBA town emergence of RJ Barrett who injuries are behind them. “Big 21 seconds remaining, before Reshanda (Gray) both really at the end of the regular season. played in all 72 regular season goal for us this year was to try hitting the game winning shot. were tide-changers,” he said. When they defeated the Boston games. “We were able to turn and be as healthy as possible “There was so much time,” “When they came in, the re- Celtics last Saturday, they not the program around and we by the end of the year, and to Ionescu said. “We knew they bounding changed. The pace only clinched the fourth seed have a bunch of new pieces. keep everyone on the same were going to go on their run. of the game changed.” in the Eastern Conference, they That’s really what it is, how page and excited about what I think it was good for us. We It was a new start for the will host their first round series we worked hard and nobody we’re doing. So, mission ac- needed to face a little bit of New York Liberty. The WNBA against the Atlanta Hawks, a really gave us a shot but we’re complished there,” Nash said. adversity.” announced the Nets minority team they swept (3-0) during here," said Barrett. Veteran “We have a week to prepare, Betnijah Laney led the owner, Joe Tsai, purchased the the regular season. guard Derrick Rose, coming and the level is going to go Liberty with 30 points as she team from the Madison Square By finishing second in the off the bench, was an integral up and we got to rise to the competed against her for- Garden Company in 2019. East, Brooklyn will be waiting part of the success of the team. occasion and be ready to go.” mer team. Laney joined New Last year the team played in to see who comes out of the It will be unchartered waters When both team's host York as a free agent during Florida due to the COVID-19 newly formed Play in Tour- for the New York Knicks who their opening round series, the the off-season. “I’m going pandemic. Now in front of nament from the 7th thru 10th ended the season winning their arena's will allow 50% of fans to come out the same way limited fans the team debuted seeds. Those games will be last 3 games and 16 of their that will be allowed to attend. against everybody,” Laney new uniforms, a new mascot, played between Boston, Wash- last 20. "It's felt like playoff “As we continue to monitor said. “Just trying to stay ag- and played at a new arena, the ington, Indiana and Charlotte. intensity for a while honestly,” the metrics across the state, gressive and play my best.” Barclays Center. Philadelphia and Milwaukee Randle said. “The last couple we are strategically reopening Hopkins recognized her as The team followed up with will be the teams that will games when we were on the our economy and making it coachable, a good leader and a 73-65 victory against the be the Nets biggest obstacle road trip, everybody is gear- possible for more fans to attend teammate. “4-of-5 from the 3 Fever last Sunday. They looked looking to represent the East ing up for the playoffs. Every sporting events in person,” said (3-point line), 4-of-6 from the to make it 3 in a row when they in the Finals. game has really had that type Governor Mario Cuomo. free-throw line, five rebounds hosted Minnesota this past “People really didn’t be- of intensity or environment, It will be music the ears of and two assists and some stel- Tuesday night before going lieve in us at the start of the and I think that's prepared us.” the players of the home teams. lar defense,” he said. “She’s on the road for their next two season and coach always said, When the Nets host their Especially to the Knicks who a really, really special edition games. it’s about what we believe in first round playoff series, no have only heard boos and jeers for us.” Sports Editor Andrew Rosa- the locker room," said Julius team will have more pressure for the last eight years. Hopkins also touted other rio contributed to the article. 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Osaka hashadagood Women’sthe by Tennis Asso- the besttennisplayer, ranked girls academy inHaiti,Los Angeles for Naomi Osakatostart-upsports ‘Hello’ The storybehindLionelRichie’s since leaving was his second solo album “Can’t which Down,” Slow became his second No. 1 from recorded “Hello.” The song up. Some time later, whenre- quite makeit work and gave theline,but couldn’tusing later he decided to write a song me you’relookingfor?” Years would tellthem, “Hello, isit head,he Inhis talk togirls. youngster, toointroverted to ed inRichie’s shynessasa including Richiehimself. that had everyone confused, and spawnedamusicvideo right infringement lawsuit, became the source of a copy- music award in 1984. It also bum salesandeverymajor a magnetforridiculousal- town Records. album inthehistoryofMo- and is still the biggest-selling my for“Albumofthe Year” dores. Itwonthe1984Gram- Osaka spoketoPeople “There arehugebarriers Osaka, partneringwith “Hello” is reportedly root- But thesongwasn’t just Newyorkbeacon.com By Victor Omondi Victor By realize theirpotentialin day in 1984 when Richie Richie day in1984when 37th anniversaryofthe oday, May12,marksthe she clinched the title of world bystormwhen aomi Osakatookthe

The Commo - helping - football players. tobecomeprofessional women League club that’s helping ful Nation Women’s Soccer already running a success- hub for nurturing talent. She’s she currently lives, will act asa land, andLos Angeles, where located in Haiti, Osaka’s birth academies,training. These grants andcapacity-building aspiring girlathleteswith ing fieldforgirls,”shesaid. committed tolevelingtheplay- thatarecommunity partners credible programworkingwith tions anditbecamethisin- Down.” his nextalbum, “Can’t Slow that he include the ballad on however, loved it and insisted too corny. Hiswife final version,thinkingitwas album, but he left it off the his self-titled 1982 solodebut “Finish thatsong.” which Carmichael replied, with his childhood phrase, to singer jokinglygreetedhim Carmichael producer cord The academy will provide “It startedwithconversa- That brings us tothe music thesongforRichie wrote visited Richie,the James Anthony Brenda, leadership skills.” confidence, self-esteem and education tohelpbuilduptheir coaches andprovidegirlswith but willalso“hiremorefemale to sharpentheirathleticskills backgrounds the opportunity give younggirlsfromhumble leaders intheir communities.” we aregivingthemtobecome active, the moreopportunities girls withopportunities to get adding, “The more we provide what theylooklike,” she said, where theycomefromor a chance to play, no matter — especially girls — deserve creating thestory, Iam.” portedly replied, “You’re not Jackson’s who also directed with the song’s lyrics. Giraldi, storyline had nothing to do the Giraldi that director Bob face. Richiecomplained to tells him,whilefeeling his “This is howIseeyou,” she model ofherinstructor’s head. she endsupcraftingaclay dent, Laura. The kickeristhat falls for hisblind pottery stu- teacher, Mr. Reynolds,who video, whereRichieplaysa Play Academy willnotonly “We believethatallkids “Beat It”video, re- Michael Wednesday’s woman 11 Tamika D. Mallory is being hailed as one of the most influential Black voices of our generation Posted by Audrey J. Bernard against the communities our newly launched Street Politi- government never bothered to cians podcast on iHeart Radio’s amika D. Mallory, correct. We’re owed the same Black Effect Network. the groundbreaking, American Dream of this nation Mallory has been honored BEACON, May 20 – 26, 2021 newyorkbeacon.com award-winning social as those who seek the haven of as one of Time 100’s Most In- Tjustice leader, Time 100 hon- it. And the time is now.” fluential People, was featured oree, co-founder of 2017’s re- Mallory has risen to be- on Fortune’s list of the World’s cord-setting Women’s March, come one of the most sought Greatest Leaders, and has been and co-founder of social justice after, influential activists of lauded as the Sojourner Truth organization Until Freedom, her generation. Her commit- of our time. Her deliberative has made her highly antici- ted work, advocacy, frontline vision and focused intention- pated literary debut, State of bravery and heroic servitude ality have deeply moved and Emergency with Black Privi- continues to fuel solitary acts motivated a new generation lege Publishing, a new imprint into a global movement inspir- of spirited, engaged activists. from Atria Books at Simon & ing millions around the world Never hiding behind a key- Schuster led by multimedia to get involved in the fight for board, but motivated by her mogul and bestselling author racial and social equality. selfless convictions to advance Charlamagne Tha God (Lenard The heralded influencer, freedom and equality, Mallory Larry McKelvey). The book is through the impact and gravity is a peerless, street-wise light- a searing indictment of Ameri- of her voice, speaks truth to ning bolt for justice. ca’s historical, deadly, and con- power no matter the conse- The book State of Emer- tinuing assault on Black lives quences. She is hailed as one gency is a reflective master- and shares Mallory’s trusted of the most influential Black piece birthed from the urgent voice and inextricable experi- voices of our generation. She declaration she made in the ence—drawn from a lifetime served as the youngest ever opening of her speech during of front line culture-shift- Executive Director of the Na- the George Floyd protests ing activism, organizing, and tional Action Network and was in Minneapolis. “Queen Ta- fighting for equal justice—on instrumental in the creation mika Mallory is my leader. how best to continue the coun- of the New York City’s Crisis If you’re a Black person in try’s onward advancement and Management System, an offi- America, she’s your leader, momentum toward true equal- cial gun violence prevention too,” said Black Privilege ity and social justice. program that awards nearly Publishing’s Charlamagne Tha “This country can’t undo $27 million to violence preven- God. “Tamika is one of those the gross atrocities and inner tion organizations annually. people who’s ALWAYS on the and outer scars committed Mallory made history when frontlines fighting for us—not against the Black, brown, in- she helped shepherd the larg- for self-serving reasons, but digenous, and immigrant lives est single day demonstration, because she cares about Black that were sacrificed for the the 2017 Women’s March on People. History is going to be benefit of its creation, devel- Washington, serving as one very kind to her. When it’s opment, and rise,” says State of its four national co-chairs. all said and done, she will go of Emergency author Mallory, Most recently, she co-founded down as one of the most influ- “But it is now clear that we, the Until Freedom, an intersectional ential Black voices in Ameri- people, who have toiled, sacri- social justice organization that can history. It is truly a Black ficed and contributed an indel- serves as a clearing house for Privilege and an honor to work ible handprint from the soil to organizers, activists, movement for her. State of Emergency is the soul of this nation, will no attorneys, artists, celebrities, and going to immortalize her words longer tolerate the continual formerly incarcerated individu- and give Black people a study systemic injustice, inequal- als. She also co-hosts alongside guide that will help us navigate ity, inequity, and indignities raptivist Mysonne Linen the our way to true freedom.” Tamika D. Mallory About State of Emergency n State of Emergency: How We We Got Here,” “Where We Are,” vance freedom and equality on the Win in the Country We Built and “Where We’re Going” — to frontlines. She is a peerless, indis- (Atria/Black Privilege Pub- offer analyses and solutions that are pensable lightning bolt for justice, Ilishing; May 11, 2021; Hardcover; credible, earned, and genuine trail- working tirelessly to raise aware- $26.00; ISBN: 9781982173463) blazing social justice leader, move- ness while focusing our collective – includes Forewords by political ment strategist, and co-founder of grief and generational trauma into activist Angela Y. Davis and mu- the historic Women’s March on a growing movement with global sical artist Cardi B, and a prologue Washington, Mallory, whose highly impact. Her forthcoming publish- on the January 6, 2021 U.S. Cap- anticipated publishing debut, State ing debut State of Emergency is a itol invasion – Mallory details the of Emergency launched on May 11, reflective masterpiece birthed from history of systemic racism in this 2021, as the first title from Black the urgent declaration she made— country and utilizes her first hand Privilege Publishing, Charlamagne dubbed “the speech of a generation” experience to lay out a vision for Tha God’s new imprint from Atria by ABC News—during the George effective activism and lasting, pos- Books at Simon & Schuster. Floyd protests in Minneapolis. itive change. Having stood at the Mallory, one of the most With the conviction of Derek forefront of several social justice high-profile leading voices for Chauvin, the former Minneapolis movements across the country, she injustice, has been honored as one police officer charged in the murder writes that history proves the issues of Time 100’s Most Influential Peo- of George Floyd, remaining very of police reform and state violence ple, and was featured on Fortune’s much in the media spotlight, Tami- are not unique to the modern day list of the World’s Greatest Leaders. ka’s crucial perspective is in high and will not be easily answered She has also recently appeared demand. In her new book Tamika popular sentiment, or the recent on the prominent covers of Brit- takes an unflinching look at Amer- election – they will require smart, ish Vogue and Essence magazines ica today and how effective activ- persistent engagement and knowl- social justice issues. Her contagious ism can transform its future with a edgeable activism. passion, deliberate intentionality, goal of global harmony, peace, and State of Emergency opens with and committed bravery have­­­ deeply more meaningful understanding. forewords from both Cardi B and ignited and motivated a new gener- As Angela Y. Davis says in the Angela Y. Davis on the state of ation of spirited, engaged activists. book’s foreword, this is “a radical modern political engagement. No mere keyboard warrior, Mallory manifesto that will help to shape Mallory then presets a book broken is a crushing force, motivated by future generations of revolutionary State of Emergency Book Cover down into three sections — “How her courageous convictions to ad- freedom fighters.” From page2

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Beacon on the scene 13 Geraldine “Geri” McKenzie & Jeanne Parnell celebrate milestone birthdays By Audrey J. Bernard keeps me alive—that is great exercise.” at WBLS-FM, WLIB-AM, and WWRL- Parnell has been a very important AM and on the staff of many Black pub- wo of Harlem’s most cherished cit- voice on Harlem Community Radio, lications including the New York Beacon izens — Geraldine “Geri” McKee WHCR-90.3, on the campus of the City where she served as an Arts Critic Colum- and Jeanne Parnell — will be cel- College of New York, where she has nist. This Howard University & Columbia Tebrating milestone birthdays this month. excelled in Black authenticity while University graduate has lived in Harlem “Geri” will be 100 years old on May 23, effortlessly interviewing the crème de all her life and you’ll have a fight on your and Jeanne will be 85 years old on May la crème in arts, entertainment, politics, hands if you say anything bad about her BEACON, May 20 – 26, 2021 newyorkbeacon.com 20, 2021. community news, etc. Everyone who is beloved community where she cannot McKee was born in Chicago and moved anyone in the Black community and be- walk down the streets and go unnoticed. to New York City at the age of eight with her yond always make time to take the “A” “Hey, that’s that woman on radio,” they Jeanne Parnell at WHCR-90.3 mother, Nellie J. Fowler where they resided train to Harlem and stop by the studio to yell while paying their respects. at the prestigious 409 Edgecombe Avenue pay homage to one of the first women “I lived a wonderful life coming from stuck around. I am so happy to be here still along with Civil Rights Activist Walter of Black radio. Many “jocks” and others the projects attending NYC public schools. mingling with the public. I love where I White, and NAACP Executive Director believe that she has never received her I’ve had multiple careers in education, am and who I am, still Jeanne living in Roy Wilkins. Thurgood Marshall was a fair credit for being one of the pioneers dance, writing, radio and television,” Harlem and I love it. And life is so full of family friend. of early radio. “I don’t do it for attention, says Parnell. “I got my real start from The one moment in time.” After attending CUNY she worked in I do it out of love for my people and Amsterdam News; that column with my Both of these phenomenal senior cit- several areas from real estate to stock bro- community,” says Parnell. photo validated me for everything I did, izens will be lauded by family & friends kerage to management. One of her prize Those in this business have admired they were always there for me. So many along with other dignitaries at their jobs was at Paramount in the Animation this unique woman since her early days of my friends have passed but some have personal birthday parties. Class lives on! Department for 15 years as a cartoon painter where she worked on the Popeye and Casper the Friendly Ghost campaigns which earned her an enviable union card. Geri was as tough as nails. No job was too big or too small for this petite powerhouse. She once managed all the buildings in MAKE YOUR MOVE Central Harlem where she took a course in plumbing for when an emergency in one of the buildings happened. In her spare time Section 8 Voucher she loved to dance and on many nights you could find her on the dance floor at The Savoy Ballroom; or holding court with her girlfriends at one of Harlem’s iconic Waitlist Opens nightclubs (Jock’s, Red Roster, The Baby Grand). “I loved hanging with my friends at the bar,” she admits. These days Geri can usually be found May 17 – May 28 at home unless she goes out with friends for lunch or dinner. She Googles every- thing on her phone and watches videos on YouTube. “I am constantly redecorating my apartment and rearranging my closets, that keeps me busy,” said Geri who has Section 8 Vouchers provide subsidy to help low-income lived in her current walk-up apartment renters afford safe, decent housing. in Harlem for 60 years. “I think walking up and down those stairs all these years WHO CAN APPLY: New York residents who are +18 whose total gross income is at or below the listed limits below.

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BEACON, May 20 – May 26, 2021 newyorkbeacon.com 14 A sneakers, onthe sellingfloor. ionable clothes, notsweatsor spaces tidyto wearingfash- everything fromkeepingtheir and heedJenkins’ adviceabout aside forthecommongood be willingtoputtheiregos lineup. plement thebuilding’s existing servicethatcom- and customer the type ofmerchandise, prices merchants with the right stuff- ident, Jenkinsonlyadmits Brownstone. enterprise The retailers. She dubbed her new portions of that space to local the buildingandthensubleased leased the grand parlor floorof she andtwobusinesspartners entrepreneurs. mission ofhelping fledgling low hertocontinuelife’s boutiques. It would also al Harlem, anenclaveofstylish place to establish a first for saw thebuilding astheperfect mentoring experience, Jenkins resume loadedwithbusiness her ownclothing shopand a nology (FIT)graduatewith Jenkins. people all over the world,” says of abrownstoneresonateswith cachet potential. “The luxury architectural detailsandreal five-story structurehadfine layer ofpeeling paint, the aged underneath thelayerupon store. to think big-as in department commercial space, she began 125th Street,thathadvacant on Fifth Avenue, justabove she discovered abrownstone small clothingbusiness. When Village of Harlem to house her went lookingforspaceinthe resonates withpeoplearound theworld Princess Jenkins’ Brownstone Boutique Princess Jenkins,CEO/Founder Posted By Don Thomas Don By Posted Above all, her tenants must As the founder and pres- To accomplishallthat, A Fashion Institute of Tech- Jenkins instantlysawthat years agowhenshe to PrincessJenkinsfive strange thinghappened - In thecommunity woman.com online at www.thebrownstone You can alsoshopwithus a private in storeconsultation. phone. Pleasecall to schedule via ZOOM, FaceTime, text or can workone-on-onewithyou vice yourfashionneeds. We Our staff isstandingbytoser the bestinuniqueaccessories. with unexpected elements and brant newsummercollection. munity andtheworldtoourvi- excited to introduce the com- as sheexplained, “We areso on film, while lending an ear some ofherbeautifulgarments with Ms.Jenkins, capturing ternoon at the fashion boutigue recently spent aSaturday, af- Ronnie WrightPhotographer magazine) Noted International Crain’s New York Business own businesses. women start and advance their conference in Harlem to help nization that holds an annual the Black, a 15-year-old orga- also thefounderof Women in stone merchant.Jenkinsis Harlem andaformerBrown- al-wear designerandretailerin Virginia JoyCouture,abrid- says LeslieDay, ownerof $99,000 from$28,000. come has morethantripled-to Brownstone’s annualrentalin- ness partner. Since 2000, The Wallace, her remaining busi a clothing firm owned byGreta sories, aswellSimplyGreta, apparel, cosmeticsandacces Majestic Images, which sells businesses. art boutique,amongother and gift shop,and an African housesa cafe,afine jewelry on three floors, the emporium spread over 5,800 square feet lem’s retail landscape. Now has become embedded in Har Brownstone management, The “We havecurated designs (This articleappearedin “It’s Bendel’s uptown,” Also, there is Jenkins’ own Thanks to Jenkins’ careful - - - - - Ms. Jenkins,proudly displayher beautiful garments(Photo:Ronnie Wright) The Brownstone Boutiqueatmosphere (Photo:Ronnie Wright) Audrey's society whirl

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Audrey's society whirl Audrey J. Bernard Urban Tech celebrates 25 years with VIRTUAL benefit hosted by Annette Bening, Ted Danson & Hill Harper BEACON, May 20 – 26, 2021 newyorkbeacon.com

By Audrey J. Bernard The stellar event included a Society Editor virtual cocktail reception, silent auction, musical entertainment he National Urban Tech- by jazz band Pink Martini and nology Center (Urban the Christian Cultural Center Tech) hosted its 25th Choir, and celebrated the ex- TAnniversary Virtual Benefit traordinary work of this year’s via live broadcast on Thursday, honorees, including Bruce Mos- April 8, 2021. The Annual ler, Chairman of Global Broker- Gala was hosted by multi- age at Cushman & Wakefield; Co-Host Eugene “Hill” Harper award-winning actors Ted Kathryn Zukerman, Managing Danson and Hill Harper, as Director of US Equity Sales well as Academy-award win- Trading at BTIG; Kabir Nath, ning actress Annette Bening, President & CEO at Otsuka with special guest appearances America Pharmaceutical; Vivian by Edward Norton, Vanessa Scott Chew, Founder and Prin- Williams, Jason Mraz, Cyn- cipal of TimeZone International; thia Nixon and Romeo Miller and Music Director/Producer/ beamed from their homes. Composer Ray Chew. Handsome host Harper, Proceeds will benefit the 54, – known for his roles on organization’s new initiative, CSI: NY, Limitless, and The Parents Care Program©, that Good Doctor – set the tone for provides a “smart classroom” a glamorous gala in a dapper in the homes of disadvantaged dinner jacket, while his co- youth in New York City, who hosts Bening, 62, and Danson, do not have the technological Urban Tech Founder & President Pat Brans- 73, appeared in more casual tools to learn at-home during ford (Photo credit Zimbio) Co-Host Annette Bening attire as they beamed in from the pandemic. their homes. “This fundraising event en- The gala kicked off with ables Urban Tech to generate a warm welcoming greeting new opportunities for youth and from Founder and President reconfigure access to education Patricia Bransford. “I want to and economic opportunities in thank you for joining us at our spaces outside of the classroom annual fundraising celebration. to better match the realities of As we are celebrating The the pandemic, while providing National Urban Technology 24/7 access to education and Center’s 25th Anniversary, we economic opportunities for the continue to impact students’ 21st century.” lives by improving their social The stellar evening was and emotional learning (SEL) produced by D. Plump Con- through Urban Tech’s Parents sulting, LLC, a full-service, Care Program. For over two independent firm that special- decades, Urban Tech has been izes in event production, mar- at the forefront of the Social keting, and public relations. Emotional Learning (SEL) Movement. But we need your About The National help to advance our agenda to Urban Technology close the achievement gap and Center, Inc. Corporate Leadership Honor- Education Leadership Hon- Jubilee Honoree Kathryn Zuker- support students while at home ee: Bruce Mosler, Chairman oree Kabir Nath, President man, Managing Director of US during the pandemic. We can The National Urban Technol- of Global Brokerage at Cush- & CEO at Otsuka America Equity Sales Trading at BTIG give every child the tools to ogy Center, Inc. (Urban Tech) man & Wakefield Pharmaceutical connect within themselves, to is a not-for-profit educational each other and to the opportu- corporation founded in 1995 nities that await them,” stated by former IBM executive, Bransford. “Your participation Patricia Bransford, to build and generosity this evening, innovative technology training along with our Honorees; Kabir programs and provide academ- Nath, Bruce Mosler, Kathy ic and financial literacy skills Bransford Zuckerman, Ray in underserved communities. Chew & Vivian Scott Chew, all For more than 25 years, Urban help to shine a light on the good Tech has connected students we can do to unite together and and families to digital literacy, lift up our youth. The future of financial literacy, comprehen- the world is in our very hands.” sive health education and life Bransford thanked and ac- skills critical to academic and knowledged Urban Tech’s career success and has built Board of Directors and the over 500 technology centers evening’s sponsors. “We salute in disadvantaged communities the amazing sponsors of this across the country to provide evening’s event including: access to jobs. Urban Tech is ViacomCBS, Cushman & determined to close the divide Wakefield, Nielsen, Otsuka in low-income communities Pharmaceuticals, Vornado caused by the pandemic. For Distinguished Service Honorees Vivian Scott Realty Trust, Telemundo, and more information about Ur- Chew, Founder & Principal of TimeZone Inter- New York Institute of Tech- ban Tech, visit urbantech.org. national & Music Director/Producer/Composer nology.” (Photos courtesy Urban Tech) Ray Chew Co-Host Ted Danson BEACON, May 20 – May 26, 2021 newyorkbeacon.com 16 M Miko Underwood presents Nordstrom Master Class OAK & ACORN-ONLY FOR THE REBELLES to modernslavery. This com - environment andcontributor second largest polluter of the nities. empower impactedcommu- organizations that support and of awareness raising while points andbrandmessaging throughout its product touch moments in American history Rebelles’ recounts historical Oak & Acorn-Only For The textiles and deadstock fabrics. denim, naturalindigoartisan tencel, recycled & repurposed eco-fibers likeHemp,Refibra, their products ment to sustainability means novative fashion. 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OUR TROUBLED WORLD ARTS/CULTURE CONFLICTS: A year northern region. The Tigray TV: Journalist Stephen ago, the world had a com- region is known as the cradle Satterfield hosts a four-epi- mon enemy, the coronavirus of Ethiopian civilization. The sode Netflix show, HIGH ON pandemic. Everywhere, peo- Tigrayans are in crisis. The THE HOG with Dr. Jessica ple were quarantined, living conflict has resulted in car- Harris, prolific food and cul- in the unknown about how nage, ethni cleansing, rape, ture historian/author. Show is BEACON, May 20 – 26, 2021 newyorkbeacon.com much devastation and for starvation. Those who could based on Harris’ book of the how long. Today, while most escape are refugees in Sudan. same title, published in 2011, nation’s are recovering from Those unable to escape are which explores how African the pandemic, two countries, being killed by Ethiopian American cuisine has trans- Israel and Ethiopia are en- soldiers or neighboring Er- formed America. The show’s gaged in war games. The itreans who joined the killing launch date is May 26. week-old Israeli/Palestian- fields of Tigray. What started Colson Whitehead’s Pulit- ian conflict dominates news this conflict? The Tigrayans zer Prize winning novel, THE cycles the world over. Israeli dominated Ethiopian gov- UNDERGROUND RAIL- Jews and the Palestinians ernment for almost 30 years Abiy Ahmed Ali ROAD, set in antebellum in Gaza under Hamas are at until 2018. What started this America, circa 1850, is a sto- Jessica Harris war. The Palestinians have conflict a military encounter ry about a physical railroad launched rockets towards between Central government to freedom, employed by Israeli sites; and the Israe- and Tigrayans defense group. enslaved Africans, has been lis retaliate with air strikes A Nobel Peace Prize winner, adapted to film by Amazon which have resulted in deaths Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Prime, in a 10-part series, of civilians, women and chil- Ali has held that post since directred by MOONLIGHT dren. The Gaza Palestinians 2018. The Ethiopian conflict creator Barry Jenkins. Series have experienced dispro- is comparable to the Israeli/ began streaming on May 14 portionately large numbers Palestinian family rivalry. THEATER: Woodie of fatalities. Neither side is AMERICA: Americans King, Jr is to Black theater ready to discuss a ceasefire. are alive with the sounds of what Barry Gordy is to Mo- The intensity of the Palestin- spring music and the liber- town recording artists. King ian discontent eluded Israeli ation that attends COVID founded the New Federal intelligence. The current war- vaccines. Theatre, NFT, 50 years ago. fare is the result of 1) Israeli THE NATION: What hap- During that time, he has soldiers going into a holy pened to President Biden’s been producer, director and Mosque in Eastern Jerusalem nominee Kristen Clarke as the guiding light for mul- on the last day of Ramadan, Assistant Attorney General tiple plays for theater and interrupting their services 2) for Civil Rights? Last week, film. The NFT It was sanc- Woodie King banning Palestinians young- her Senate Judiciary Commit- tuary and finishing school for sters from a popular gathering tee vote ended in deadlock, Tishaura Jones scores of Black actors, play- Dean of Howard’s College spot in East Jerusalem. The 11-11, of course along party wrights, directors, many of of Fine Arts, effective July Biden White House says that lines. Can nomination come didates and their platforms. whom are household names 1. Propelled to fame from her he speaks with Israeli Pres- out of committee so that the This week Eric Adams leads in theater, film and television. TV portrayal of The Cosby ident Netanyahu speaks and entire Senate can cast a vote, the in the polls. Wonder if it NFT alum include Denzel Show’s Claire Huxtable. Lat- Hamas leaders. Biden wants relying on a 50-50 split and has anything to do with crime Washington, ,Charles Fuller, er, she worked on Broadway ceasefire but cannot persuade with VEEP Kamala Harris’ in the city. He got an endorse- Barbara Montgomery, Deb- in A Raisin in the Sun and the warring sides. Hmm. The vote. ment from politico eminence bie Allen, Samuel Jackson, garnered a coveted TONY Israeli conflict between Jews Tishaura Jones was sworn grise Congressman Charles Ntozake Shange, Laurence Award. and Palestinians date back in as mayor of St. Louis, Mis- Rangel. 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The DailyNews were on of us TV,” McCreary none because ethnic television, York atthetime. seen onlocal newscasts in New of WABC wereamongthefew Gil Noble and Melba Tolliver Bob Teagueand on WNBC, seen andheard.McCreary, for Black journalists to be screens, ademandalsogrew ment explodedontelevision Black journalistson TV hasdied Bill McCreary atrailblazer for Remembering ident ofFOX5News. he was also named a vice pres- Creary Report” in 1978,when News” in 1970 and “The Mc- of theweeklyprogram“Black managing editorandanchor powerhouse. He became the O’ Clock News into a ratings helped buildthestation’s 10 he retiredin2000. familiar on-air presence until WNEW, and he remained a as by Metromedia and known tion, Channel 5, was owned hired in 1967 when the sta was He television network. flagship stationoftheFOX announced by WNYW, the earlier byhisfamily, was had notbeenmadepublic and onlyimmediatesurvivor. McCreary, his wife of62years for manyyears,saidO’Kellon neurological diseasehehad He was87. The cause wasa died on 4inBrooklyn.April local publicaffairs reporting, helped fill a noticeable gap in York, perspective andwhose television journalistsinNew was oneofthefirstBlack Award-winning reporterwho then.” ful ofusontelevisionback “There were lessthanahand- communities.” Bill added any connections in the Black realized, ‘Hey, wedon’t have “The news directors suddenly William McKinleyMc- “There was no such thing as As the civil rights move As aCo-Anchor, McCreary McCreary’s death,which Bill McCreary, anEmmy McCreary in2009,said television journalistBill he veteranNew York By Sam Roberts Sam By - - - newscast. day ofthestation’s nightly on March13,1967,thefirst began reporting for WNEW at WLIB inManhattan.He reporter andnewsdirector and ageneral-assignment nouncer at WWRL in Queens jobs wereinradio,asan- 1955. Hisfirstbroadcasting in the Army from1953to lege in Manhattan, Bill served High SchoolandBaruchCol- sistant. who becameateacher’s as- via GettyImages) 1967 (Photo:MichaelN. Todaro/FilmMagic, FOX flagshipstationinNew York Cityin Bill McCreary washired atwhatbecamethe P dead at85 Pervis Staples Take You There” are hailed “Respect Yourself” and “I’ll “Why Am I TreatedBad,” So ture songs “Uncloudy Day,” protest music. Their signa- acts ingospel,soul,andsocial one ofthemostinfluential ‘80s, The Staple Singers were cloudy Day”intotheearly years old. management team. 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Bill McCreary told and othersocietal ills inurban the truth aboutdiscrimination were frowneduponfortelling 5, said,“Blacknewscasters a productionassistantatFOX met McCrearywhenshewas the newschannelNY1who reporter foraward-winning journalists. Cheryl Wills, an tor toagenerationofBlack where hestoodonanyissue.” McCreary was also a men- By Don Thomas By Celebration! 19 Walt Disney donates $1M to Make-A-Wish during grand unveiling event for the Disney Cruise Posted by Audrey J. Bernard he Walt Disney Compa- ny continued its mission BEACON, May 20 – 26, 2021 newyorkbeacon.com to make dreams come Ttrue even during the pandemic. On World Wish Day, Disney announced a $1 million dona- tion to Make-A-Wish as part of a grand unveiling event for the highly anticipated Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Wish, scheduled to set sail in summer 2022. The name Disney Wish carries a pow- erful meaning, evoking all the wonder and optimism of a wish come true, presenting an opportunity to connect this timeless theme to the invalu- able work Make-A-Wish does every day to support children with critical illnesses. This donation is earmarked to reach even more Make-A-Wish kids from all backgrounds, sup- porting Disney’s ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion. Disney on Broadway Star and International Performing Artist Syndee Winters who has a personal connection to Make-A-Wish is “Making wishes come true joined by favorite Disney characters during her heartfelt rendition of “When You Wish Upon a Star” is a big part of Disney’s DNA, and on World Wish Day, I want a stop at Disney’s Castaway to say how proud we are to Cay, an award-winning island partner with organizations like in The Bahamas. Disney Cruise Make-A-Wish,” said Bob Cha- Line continues to expand its pek, chief executive officer, horizons, with three new ships The Walt Disney Company. scheduled for delivery in 2022, “When we join forces, we’re 2024 and 2025 and a second able to make magic happen and Bahamian destination, Light- be a source of hope and opti- house Point, located on the mism for others, and we look island of Eleuthera. The Disney forward to working together Wish will set sail in summer to create even more special 2022. All three new ships will moments for deserving wish be powered by liquefied natu- kids and their families in the ral gas and, at approximately years to come.” 144,000 gross tons and 1,250 These remarks kicked guest staterooms, will be slight- off a first-of-its-kind virtual ly larger than the Disney Dream Disney showcase in which and Disney Fantasy. To learn viewers were invited to “step more about Disney Cruise Line aboard” the Disney Wish for visit http://www.disneycruise. an overview of what they com, call Disney Cruise Line at will experience when the fifth Disney-Wish-Setting sail in summer 2022, the Disney Wish will be a celebration of Disney’s rich 888-325-2500 or contact their Disney Cruise Line ship sets legacy of enchanting storytelling that brings to life the fantastical worlds and beloved characters travel agent. sail next summer. With char- acter appearances, musical president and chief executive Syndee. “In 2010, my youngest campaign, “Don’t Wait for About Make-A-Wish: performances and state-of-the- officer, Make-A-Wish Ameri- brother Logan was diagnosed Hope. Create it.,” stems from Make-A-Wish creates art technology, the half-hour ca. “Make-A-Wish gives fami- with a brain stem glioma, so the fact that wish families have life-changing wishes for chil- production revealed some lies hope when it matters most, he became eligible for Make- been some of the hardest hit dren with critical illnesses. of the most innovative and and that hope is needed now A-Wish. His wish was to go by the pandemic. Feelings of Founded in 1980, Make-A- iconic spaces of the Disney more than ever. I’m grateful on a cruise, and Make-A-Wish fear and isolation are often felt Wish is the world’s leading Wish while also highlighting for Disney’s ongoing support made that happen … Now Lo- deepest by the most vulnerable children’s wish-granting orga- the 41-year global relationship to help us deliver even more gan is 16, and he’s beaten the members of the population, nization, having granted more between Disney and Make-A- joy and strength to families.” glioma – and he is thriving. including children with critical than 500,000 wishes in nearly Wish. To celebrate the lasting Any chance I get, I stop what illnesses. Now more than ever, 50 countries worldwide. To- Since 1980, Disney and power of wishes come true, I’m doing to meet a young wishes can bring hope, joy and gether with generous donors, Make-A-Wish have helped Make-A-Wish alumni, who child who is part of Make-A- a sense of normalcy back into supporters, staff and more than grant life-changing wishes for have had Disney Cruise Line Wish because it means a lot the lives of wish kids and their 40,000 volunteers around the more than 145,000 children wishes granted throughout the to me, and it did great things families. globe, Make-A-Wish delivers with critical illnesses around last 20 years, were featured in for my family.” During her hope and joy to children and the world. Historically, one out the virtual production. These heartfelt performance, Syndee About Disney Cruise their families when they need of every two wishes granted children and young adults rep- was joined by favorite Disney Line: it most. Make-A-Wish aims to in the U.S. is a Disney wish, resent the thousands of wishes characters as images of Make- Since first setting sail in 1998, bring the power of wishing to with many of these wishes in- that have been granted aboard A-Wish alumni appeared on Disney Cruise Line has provid- every child with a critical ill- volving visits to global Disney Disney cruise ships. the ship’s large screen. (Photos ed quintessential family cruise ness because wish experiences destinations and sailings with The showcase concluded courtesy Disney) vacations, blending the magic can help improve emotional Disney Cruise Line. with a stunning rendition of of Disney with the excitement and physical health. For more “Knowing that Disney’s “When You Wish Upon a World Wish Day 2021 of ocean cruising. Unforgettable information about Make-A- next cruise ship will be the Dis- Star,” performed by Disney Every year, the global Make- onboard experiences are paired Wish America, visit wish.org, ney Wish, I can’t help but think on Broadway Star and Interna- A-Wish organization and sup- with itineraries to sun-drenched and for more information about of the countless children who tional Performing Artist Syn- porters come together in cel- destinations of the Caribbean Make-A-Wish International, have experienced the power dee Winters who has a personal ebrating World Wish Day on year-round and awe-inspiring visit worldwish.org. of a wish come true to help connection to Make-A-Wish. April 29, the anniversary of the seasonal sailings throughout For more information about them overcome so many chal- “Make-A-Wish has a really wish that inspired the founding Alaska and Europe. Most Ca- the Make-A-Wish & Disney lenges,” said Richard Davis, special place in my heart,” said of Make-A-Wish. This year’s ribbean itineraries also include alliance, visit wish.org/Disney. BEACON, May 20 – May 26, 2021 newyorkbeacon.com 20 T Dionne Warwick poses withDave(Photo:David Vance) “Mike Tyson:in Knockout” The Producer Dave Wooley featured with Michael Jordan andMi- Wooley said. be a man. He was captivating,” every manthoughtitmeant to is whatemblematic of what He embodied power andthat charismatic, withhistalents. one like Mike Tyson. Hewas 1, 2021at8pmEST). May 25,2021and Tues., June as atwo-part series on Tues., Tyson: The Knockout” (airing ABC-TV documentary, “Mike coveredintheupcoming facets level. This willbeoneofmany that only titans operate at that event management, they know of sports,entertainmentand more than $70 million dollars. in historyatthetime grossing mega, fight–thelargest fight For All” “Once And Spinks to the Mike Tyson vsMichael television broadcasting rights per-view andclosed-circuit be awardedexclusivepaid- Black maninthecountryto to prominence as the only ness professor) Wooley rose he remainsanadjunctbusi- Wilmington University (where lem, educatedatDelaware’s raised inthe Village ofHar was thereforit all. Born and Freeman er Dave Wooley fall andreturnProduc- Champion Mike Tyson’s rise, Posted By Don Thomas Don By Posted As towhy Tyson, along “People had notseenany- For peopleinthefields Heavyweight Boxing tary chroniclesformer he twopartdocumen- - how to‘playthegame,’ soto at thesametime. So Ilearned fight could beatmultiple sites at a time but a closed-circuit things. and fightsweretwodifferent I hadnoexperience. Concerts an entire state, but I wastold city. Iwonderedifcouldbuy state andsometimesbymajor “The process wasdifferent by and positioned himself to win. and self-assuredmademoves outside oftheOldBoysClub. world was closed to anyone of millions ofdollarsandthat events couldgarnerinthetens wasn’t easy. The rights to these world ofboxingpromotion, it Dave wantedtogetintothe great TonyBennett. When Legend Loretta Lynn andthe Pioneers Run-DMC,Country James Brownto Hip-Hop cluding Stevie Wonder and with music heavyweights in- moter/producer, whoworked was fearless.” mean hecould betested.He his high-pitchedvoicedidn’t inate! Hehadtoprovethat had todointhe streets—dom- and hehadtofight. area (wecalled it Blacksville) the Brooklyn’s Brownsville Mike wasfromtheprojectsin which Mikeyouwanted to be! Mike. You justhadtodecide “Everybody wanted to belike ic in thelate 80s, Wooley said, chael Jackson, became so icon “Concerts happened one Dave wasBlack,young Wooley wasaconcert pro- “He did in the ring what he Documentary - events and has worked with went ontoproducemajor and specialevents. Wooley room, forpressconferences Wooley and Tyson inthesame and connectionthatplaced Delaware,” Davesaid. entire stateof Virginia and of Virginia and later, Ihad the and soon I had parts of the state speak. Igotmyletter of credit Producer DaveFreeman Wooley It was that level of access pay-per-view eventbrought Legends.” The of The “Clash producer and promoter of the thesoleconceived andwas the lifeof Warwick. all-star documentary based on ducer andco-directorofanew autobiography. Heisthepro- being theco-authorofher on variousprojects,including music legend Dionne Warwick Mike Tyson andDave In the sports world, Dave Wooley. up,” concludedDaveFreeman hard enough,wecangetback knocked downandifwefight has shownthatwecanallget ceed and make a comeback. He ending. Watching Mikesuc- and everybodylovesahappy of thegreat American story reach the world. This isapart television, thisisgoingto going tobehuge!”Onnetwork able in the documentary. “It is is partly whyheissonotice with hisstrongdetermination The Knockout.” That along on camerafor“Mike Tyson: experience have placed him entrepreneur. His35yearsof but thatisneededfortoday’s tocometold togenerations story, is one that must be events. entertainment and producing the barinworldsofsports, single parent,whileraising He raised his daughters as a tion’s most respected schools. Georgia Tech, oneofthena- in ComputerSciencefrom and Davinareceived her M.S. Veda isapracticingattorney daughters, Veda and Davina. have beenhistwoamazing tial InauguralCommittee. for theBiden/HarrisPresiden- named talent/contentadvisor contests. In 2020, Wooley was one competitivebasketball NBA superstars,forone-on- bar together, along with other Erving andKareem - Abdul-Jab NBA Legends,Julius(Dr. J) David Freeman WooleyDavid Wooley’s greatest creations - Theater talk 21 Signature Theatre Celebrates its 30th Anniversary; Resident Playwright Anna Deavere Smith receives Inaugural Signature Outstanding Artist Award BEACON, May 20 – 26, 2021 newyorkbeacon.com By Audrey J. Bernard ignature Theatre (Paige Evans, Artistic Director; Harold Wolpert, Exec- Sutive Director) held its Vir- tual 30th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, May 6, 2021, streamed at 7PM on the Sig- nature Theatre YouTube page. Themed “Three Decades To- gether, One Future for Us All,” the event celebrated the company’s beloved commu- nity of resident playwrights, artists and audiences. For the first time Signature Theatre presented the inaugural Signa- ture Outstanding Artist Award to Resident Playwright Anna Deavere Smith. The gala program was di- rected by Lila Neugebauer and featured Katori Hall, Samuel D. Hunter, Dominique Moris- seau and Lynn Nottage, with performances by Dave Malloy and cast members from Sig- nature’s production of Lauren Yee’s Cambodian Rock Band: Abraham Kim, Jane Lui, Joe Ngo, and Courtney Reed. Bloomberg Philanthropies, Edward Skyler, Citi, and Nina B. Matis & Alan Gosule served as gala co-chairs. Signature Theatre is com- mitted to making theatre that’s affordable and accessible. If you’re able, please consider making a donation to support our programming and the Sig- nature Theatre initiative. About Anna Deavere Smith Anna Deavere Smith is an actress and playwright. She is Signature Resident Playwrights Katori Hall, Samuel D. Hunter, Dominique Morisseau, Lynn Nottage, with performances by Dave credited with creating a new Malloy and members of the Off-Broadway cast of Lauren Yee’s Cambodian Rock Band: Abraham Kim, Jane Lui, Joe Ngo, and form of theater. To write plays Courtney Reed. Directed by Lila Neugebauer (Photo Courtesy Signature Theatre) covering topics as diverse as the school-to-prison pipeline About Signature Theatre each writer three productions atre is now led by Artistic Signature and our artists (Notes from the Field), civ- Signature Theatre celebrates over a five-year period. The Director, Paige Evans and have been recognized with Tony ic uprisings (Twilight: Los playwrights and gives them Legacy Program, launched Executive Director, Harold Awards, Pulitzer Prizes, MacAr- Angeles, 1992 and Fires in an artistic home. Signature during Signature’s 10th Anni- Wolpert. Signature’s Res- thur “Genius” grants, and Lu- the Mirror), and health care makes an extended commit- versary, invites writers from ident Playwrights include: cille Lortel, Obie, Drama Desk, (Let Me Down Easy), Smith ment to a playwright’s body both residencies to premiere Edward Albee, Annie Baker, AUDELCO, and Artios Awards interviews hundreds of in- of work, producing several or re-produce earlier plays. Lee Blessing, Martha Clarke, as well as the 50/50 Award for dividuals. She performs her plays by each Resident Writer In 2020, Signature launched Will Eno, Horton Foote, María Gender Parity in Theatre, among plays as one person shows, and delivering an intimate and SigSpace, to bring free artistic Irene Fornés, Athol Fugard, many other distinctions. In 2014, in which she represents dis- immersive journey into the programming to the Center’s John Guare, Stephen Adly Signature became the first New parate world views. They are playwright’s singular vision. public spaces and more fully Guirgis, A.R. Gurney, Katori York City theatre to receive the also performed by multiple Signature serves its mission activate Signature’s lobby as a Hall, Quiara Alegría Hudes, Regional Theatre Tony Award actors. Smith is recognizable by hosting Signature’s dis- free public workspace and so- Samuel D. Hunter, David Hen- for our body of work and accom- to television and film audi- tinctive resident playwrights cial hub for New York artists. ry Hwang, Bill Irwin, Branden plishments as an institution. For ences from performances and cultural community at The Pershing Square Sig- Jacobs-Jenkins, Adrienne Ken- more information, please visit in “Black-ish”, “The West its permanent home at The nature Center is a major con- nedy, Tony Kushner, Romulus signaturetheatre.org. Wing”, “Nurse Jackie”, “For Pershing Square Signature tribution to New York City’s Linney, Kenneth Lonergan, The groundbreaking Sig- the People”, “Philadelphia”, Center, a three-theatre facility cultural landscape. The Cen- Dave Malloy, Charles Mee, nature Ticket Initiative: A and “The American Pres- on West 42nd Street designed ter supports and encourages Arthur Miller, Dominique Generation of Access, which ident”. Her many honors by Frank Gehry Architects. At collaboration among artists, Morisseau, Lynn Nottage, recently celebrated its one include a MacArthur Fel- the Center, opened in January cultural organizations and lo- Suzan-Lori Parks, Sarah Ruhl, millionth ticket sold, guaran- lowship, the Dean’s Medal 2012, Signature continues its cal communities by providing Sam Shepard, Anna Deavere tees affordable tickets to every from the Stanford Universi- original Playwright-in-Resi- free, public access throughout Smith, Regina Taylor, Paula Signature production through ty School of Medicine, the dence model with Residency the space. In addition to its Vogel, Naomi Wallace, August 2032. Serving as a model for George Polk Career Award 1, a year-long intensive explo- three intimate theatres, the Wilson, Lanford Wilson, Lau- theatres and performing arts in Journalism, the National ration of a single writer’s body Center features a studio the- ren Yee, The Mad Ones, and organizations across the coun- Humanities Medal bestowed of work. Residency 5, the only atre, a rehearsal studio and a members of the historic Negro try, the Initiative was founded by President Obama, and nu- program of its kind, supports public café, bar and bookstore. Ensemble Company: Charles in 2005 and is made possible, merous honorary degrees. She playwrights as they build a Founded in 1991 by James Fuller, Leslie Lee, and Samm- in part, by Lead Partner -The is a professor at NYU. body of work by guaranteeing Houghton, Signature The- Art Williams. Pershing Square Foundation. BEACON, May 20 – May 26, 2021 newyorkbeacon.com 22 I took placebetweenBlackand Tribune.Tulsa confrontation A in theMay31editionof Girl inanElevator” appeared “Nab Negro for Attacking Rowland. and Tulsa policearrested the city’s whitecommunity the incidentcirculatedamong girl inanelevator. Accounts of saulting a 17-year-old white was accusedofsexuallyas- man namedDickRowland 30, 1921,a19-year-old Black munities. the surrounding white com of widespreadresentmentin community became asource ever, the prosperous black “Black Wall How- Street.” suburb that was nicknamed one-square-mile Greenwood business ownersthrived in the Black doctorsandlawyers the early 20th century, wealthy people andcustomers. businesses with Black sales- other Blackstostarttheirown wealth tohimself,helentit trict. Gurley did not keep his named ittheGreenwoodDis- May madnessinGreenwood By Hazel Rosetta Smith Rosetta Hazel By A highlycharged article So, thestorygoes!OnMay Following theoilboomof in Tulsa, and Oklahoma chased 40 acres of land n 1906,O. W. Gurleypur - - Black Wall Street burneddown and theFairgrounds under held attheConventionHall Residents ofGreenwoodwere rived in Tulsa toassistfiremen. and National Guard troopsar governor declaredmartiallaw, killed. 300 peoplewere The historians believe as many were treatedforinjuriesand in ashes,morethan800people looted buildings. They bombed businesses and and burningdownhomes. streets, destroyingproperty, shooting Black men in the attacked by white rioters hours, Greenwoodwas District. to thehomesinGreenwood retreated African Americans fired andtheoutnumbered was beingheld.Shotswere courthouse whereRowland white armed mobs around the Thirty-five city blockslay In theearlymorning Ponder this! - the defenseofthemselves and that hispersonal safety, like start. They had cause to believe and highlysuspectfromthe charges werelaterdismissed be lynched after his arrest. 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