NNPA NEWSWIRE — Available exclusively on digital platforms, The Ever Fonky Lowdown features the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and vocalists Camille Thurman, Ashley Pezzotti, Christie Dashiell, and Doug Wamble. The new recording also features narration from acclaimed actor Wendell Pierce (The Wire, Treme, Jack Ryan) who plays the role of “Mr. Game,” whose commentary reveals the “hustle” that keeps us at each other’s throats and prevents us from working together to build a more equitable and friendly world. “Mr. Game” is a composite strongman, part evangelical preacher, lawyer, businessman, politician, street hustler, newsman, social worker, street corner prophet, and reality show celebrity. His language is refined, colloquial and slang and his confidence and populist message keeps you hooked on the line for more. He is consistently charismatic, conniving and irreverent and so shocking in his disrespect for convention as to be provocative.
LIVESTREAM REPLAY: WYNTON MARSALIS
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LIVESTREAM REPLAY: “SHOULD I TAKE THE CORONAVIRUS VACCINE?”
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Dr. Ebony Hilton serves as the moderator for a panel comprised of fellow physicians who are also members of the NNPA’s Coronavirus Task Force: Dr. Taison Bell, Dr. Leigh-Ann Webb, Dr. Cameron Webb, and Dr. Rochanda Mitchell.
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Congress Members Urge Vaccination During Black Press Week
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Protect your children and your grandchildren, protect those who you come in contact with,” Congressman Clyburn stated during the annual National Newspaper Publishers Association Fund’s (NNPAF) Black Press Week. “Take the shot. It’s safe to do,” the congressman declared during an interview with Real Times Media President and CEO Hiram Jackson.
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OP-ED: Prophetic Politics and Black America: “What Will You Do unto the Least of These?”
NNPA NEWSWIRE — It is, therefore, a reaffirmation of my faith in the oneness of God and the oneness of humanity that I must join to publicly support my African American clergy leaders in Washington, DC and across the nation who dare to remind even some of our own local African American elected officials that we all should stand for helping those among us who are less fortunate, poor, homeless, malnourished, imprisoned, returning-from-prison, and destitute.
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PRESS ROOM: George Floyd Family Receives Historic Civil Rights Wrongful Death Settlement
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “George Floyd’s horrific death, witnessed by millions of people around the world, unleashed a deep longing and undeniable demand for justice and change,” Crump said in a news release. “That the largest pre-trial settlement in a wrongful death case ever would be for the life of a Black man sends a powerful message that Black lives do matter and police brutality against people of color must end.”
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BOOKS: Author Jerald L. Hoover Releases Part II of the “Hero” Book Series for Young Adults
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Spurred in part by the success of general audience titles like, “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” by Lemony Snicket and “A Wrinkle in Time,” by Madeleline L’Engle (which was each produced as a film), the category also includes books by African American authors that explore themes familiar to Black teens. Following the relative success of the first part of his series for young adults, Hoover’s newest entry into the fray, “He Was My Hero, Too,” shares many of the same themes.
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#FIYAH! LIVESTREAM REPOST: ZIGGY MARLEY!
#FIYAH! LIVESTREAM — In celebration of Black Music Appreciation Month, we present eight-time GRAMMY winner, Emmy winner, author, philanthropist, and reggae icon, Ziggy Marley! Marley has released thirteen albums to much critical acclaim. His early immersion in music came at age ten when he sat in on recording sessions with his father, Bob Marley.
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LIVESTREAM REPLAY: ONE-ON-ONE with KEITH ELLISON, MINNESOTA ATTORNEY GENERAL
#FIYAH LIVESTREAM — As the world impatiently watches and waits, Ellison must re-introduce the principles of justice to the cases arising from the killing of George Floyd — to the Floyd family, the citizens of Minnesota and, by proxy, to an entire nation of individuals and families that are very very much like the Floyds.
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LIVESTREAM REPLAY: BEN & JERRY’S CEO MATTHEW McCARTHY
Ben & Jerry’s affirmed support for the #BlackLivesMatter movement in 2016. Their most recent post, “Silence is NOT an Option,” began with a plea for all Americans to not forget George Floyd.
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LIVESTREAM REPLAY: OTIS WILLIAMS OF THE TEMPTATIONS
“My Girl,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “I Wish It Would Rain,” “Cloud Nine,” and “Ball of Confusion (That’s What the World Is Today).” IT’S BLACK MUSIC APPRECIATION MONTH! And, we’re celebrating with the incomparable Otis Williams and The Temptations (and a few surprises) as part of our #FIYAH! LIVESTREAMS series. Gather the entire family and join us for this event (and some comfortable dancing shoes – just in case).
