Saturday, May 26, 2018

Discover How Queens Artists Can Win $4,500 For Their Work From Queens Council ON The Arts

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Queens Council On The Arts Launches Its First Public Art Project In Jamaica and Jackson Heights


ArtSite: Public Art Commissioning Program

Queens, NY - Furthering their commitment to the Queens art community, Queens Council On The Arts will offer 8 Queens based artists the opportunity to create temporary public artworks throughout Jamaica and Jackson Heights.

The new program, ArtSite, will award 8 artists with a commission of $4,500 each to create temporary public art in these communities, ranging anywhere from murals to performances, that illuminate the different ways art can transform a community. A key goal of ArtSite is to empower artists to engage on a local level, understanding that they can be a catalyst for change. QCA, along with its partners, the Jamaica Center BID in Jamaica and the 82nd street Partnership in Jackson Heights, seek to create a self sustaining supportive art culture in these communities.

“Public Art socially connects the community, and is a reflection of who, and what the community stands for. Bringing Public Art to Downtown Jamaica, will boost the authentic, vibrant and unique district of Downtown Jamaica.” – Valerie Stevens, Director of Business Services, Jamaica Center BID


Friday, May 25, 2018

See Local Faith Leaders Gain Business Proposal Writing Tips at A Community Clergy Breakfast

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NYS Senator James Sanders Continues To Push Economic Development In Queens



Senator James Sanders Jr. (D-Rochdale Village, Far Rockaway) held his monthly Community Clergy Breakfast on May 17, 2018 at Global Outreach Deliverance Ministries in Jamaica where attendees gained helpful tips on business proposal writing.

"Any time you see something that is not in the community, don't get mad," Sanders said. "You should look at that as an opportunity to create something."

A business proposal is a written document sent to a prospective client in order to obtain a specific job. It should include an executive summary, business description, employee section, operations information, marketing strategy and financial statements. It must also consist of well-researched information that can clearly communicate your business's strengths and mission.

Guest speaker Mark Rothenberg, Director of New York Metro Area SCORE, an organization that has been providing free business advice to businesses for more than 50 years, explained the key steps to writing a grant proposal. The main factors are that it should be clear, compelling and easy to evaluate.


US Rep Meeks Speaks Out On The Cancelling of The North Korea Summit, Rockaway Beach Closing, And Bank Legislation

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This Week's Updates From US Congress Member Greg Meeks

From the Office Of US Congress member Greg Meeks



Rep. Meeks Statement on Trump Cancelling N Korea Summit

Washington, DC - May, 22nd, 2018, U.S. Representative Gregory W. Meeks, senior member of the Foreign Relations committee, issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s letter to Kim Jong Un cancelling the North Korean Summit:

“Today’s announcement by President Trump, declaring that our summit with North Korea has been canceled, is as unsurprising as it is alarming. Given the rapid deteriorations of talks with North Korea, and the lack of a clear strategy or diplomatic groundwork laid out by this administration in Pyongyang, our North Korean mission was always on the verge of collapse.  

“Though I have long cautioned against celebrating these talks too early, it was in my hope, and all our hopes, that an agreement to denuclearize North Korea would be reached through the tireless efforts of President Moon of South Korea. More concerned with spectacle than substance, President Trump undermined that goal by prematurely agreeing to a summit, before the nuances and demands of both parties could be assessed.

“Nothing exemplifies the complexities of these kinds of deals more than the JCPOA, which took years of multilateral negotiations to accomplish. Contrary to what the President has said, diplomacy is hard work. That is why it was so reckless to pull out of the Iran deal, and why the President is now struggling to reach a deal with North Korea.

I urge President Trump not to give in to more nuclear saber-rattling, but engage North Korea with a more methodic diplomatic approach. Through bilateral relations with President Moon, the cancellation of the summit can be an opportunity to let our State department first work out a framework for a deal.

“An historic meeting of heads of state should be leveraged so as to finalize a deal, not kindle the beginnings of one.”


Thursday, May 24, 2018

Magazine Profiles DC Black Museum Contractors

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Raleigh, NC  -- In spring 2018, American DBE Magazine published a special edition featuring the minority contractors and suppliers who designed, built and coordinated construction of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
 
 

Black Empowerment Evangelist Launches "You Are Enough Now" Self-Esteem Movement

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 Benicia, CA  -- Harold Leffall, author of I AM ENOUGH, empowerment evangelist, businessman, entrepreneur, and public speaker with a passion for lifting others up, has officially announced countrywide tour dates for individuals looking to boost their personal self-esteem levels.
 
 

Denver Black Newspaper Celebrates 31 Years

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Denver, CO  – In April, Denver Urban Spectrum (DUS), Denver's premiere publication for communities of color, celebrated 31 years of spreading the news about people of color.
 
 



"Daddy's Boys" Black Stage Play Raises Awareness For Prostate Cancer

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 Nationwide  -- PHEN (Prostate Health Education Network) presented the Daddy's Boys stage play on May 12th at the Reid Temple AME Church in Glenn Dale, MD before an audience of more than 1,000. 




Checkout How Unique Guitar Artistry Will Jazz UP Southeast Queens

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Highly Acclaimed Jazz Guitarist Bruce Edwards To Perform At Jackson Room


Hey Jamaica and Southeast Queens, New York, area peeps are you ready for a new and exciting night of jazz this month?  Are you receptive to being entertained with strings of captivating artistry?  Are you ready to feel the invigorating vibes of sophisticated musicality? Because in: May We Jazz It UP!

As always Jackson Room, will feature a cadre of world class jazz musicians showcasing their extraordinary talents in our community.  Our new exclusive guests for the evening will be the Bruce Edwards Trio, and renowned Ed Jackson on sax.

The Bruce Edwards Trio and Special Guest Ed Jackson, will bring a different vibe to the jazz mix at Jackson Room in that Bruce is an accomplished guitarist.  Let me share a little bit about Guitarist/Composer Bruce Edwards.  He was a member of Sun Ra's Arkestra from 1984-1992, traveling all over the planet and appearing on recordings such as "Sun Ra Sextet Live at the Village Vanguard", "Destination Unknown", "A Night in East Berlin" and more.

In addition, Bruce has performed/recorded with artists such as James Carter (CD: At the Crossroads) Charles Tolliver, and GE Smith and Lenny Pickett of the Saturday Night Live Band to name just a few. Called "a Master of his instrument" by John Kelman of All About Jazz, for the past several years Bruce has focused on composing and producing music for films and TV, winning a Telly Award for his original music and sound design in 2006, as well as teaching guitar for Jazzmobile, The New School, and privately.

Trust me you will want to have your face in the jazz space for Southeast Queens, at this exclusive engagement with the Bruce Edwards Trio.  We hear the musicians will have some special selections with their Jackson Room patrons in mind.

Don't miss this promising performance at Jackson Room, as - May We Jazz It UP!  Attend this exclusive engagement with The Bruce Edwards Trio and Special Guest Ed Jackson, Saturday, May 26th, 2018.
 
Please remember Jackson Room, performances sell out well in advance in the warmer weather.  So why don't you RSVP now? 


Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Hip-Hop Producer Gets Kids Physically Active with Positive Fitness Inspired Music

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Hip Hop Music Produced To
Get Children Fit

National Story: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 12 million U.S. children are obese. This accounts for nearly one in six school- aged children. From music to video games, living in the digital age comes with its pros and cons.

One former hip-hop producer and industry veteran seeks to use fitness conscious music to get kids active.

Made for children ages four to 11, Carl Gayden Lewis, veteran music producer, has created Fitness Fun to inspire, motivate, entertain, and inform kids through music and exercise. The songs are about the importance of daily physical activity, good nutrition, bullying and more. 



Black Super Heroes at This Year's Festival de Cannes in France

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Nationwide  -- The new kid on the block, TITAN Reginald F. Lewis FILM HONORS: A Salute to Multicultural Excellence, brought together Bollywood, Hollywood and Nollywood under one roof for the first time ever. 
 
 

USDLA Gets First Ever Black CEO and Executive Director

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 Boston, MA  -- The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) Board of Directors named Dr. Reggie Smith III as its new CEO/Executive Director effective July 1, 2018, making him the first African American to lead the organization in its history.
 
 



Hip Hop Artist's Album Proves Why You Don't Need a Dope Rhyme Over a Tight Beat

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Substantial Spits Insightful Rap Music


Washington, D.C.  -- Social Justice, Family, Education, and good vibes are just a few of the topics covered by prolific emcee, artist, and educator, Substantial, hailing from the Washington, D.C. area.

For nearly 20 years, he’s given you stellar production paired with phenomenal lyrical commentary, working with legendary producers such as Odisee and Nujabes, though many times finding himself at the helm of his production and that of others.

With his latest release, The Garden, we see him highlight those skills providing a soundtrack to our social lives to be talked about for years to come.  
 It’s an audible experience transcending sound by inspiring visual experiences via the album art and physical experiences through dance and movement the music naturally encourages.

The melodies and instrumentation have a home in any setting. The bare tracks are fertile ground for the birth of classic soundtracks, radio hits, or scores. It is a timeless experience with a modern approach. On May 18th audiences will finally receive what they've been asking for. The full debut of The Garden, available everywhere.


Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Get Informed On How A Texas Police Officer Is Reported As Arresting And Then Sexually Abusing Ms. Sherita Dixon Cole

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Latest Development The Story Seems To Be Without Merit 

Sorry I Thought Ms. Cole Was Still Incarcerated And In Danger but the story seems to be a lie and baseless! Accord to Dash Cam Evidence and her Attorney's revelation it appears baseless.  Read the story click here.

Shaun King Reports The Arrest, Rape And Incarceration Of Ms. Sherita Dixon Cole
Ms. Sherita Dixon Cole
By Kamau Austin


Well known activist and social media personality Shaun King, is reporting on a very disturbing story of a Black woman Ms. Sherita Dixon Cole, being pulled over by a Texas State Trooper, who purported thought she may have been drinking and under the influence.

The major media, once again, has had little to do with this story at the time I heard about it so I'm covering it on the Southeast Queens Scoop.  The story has gone viral on social media.

According to Shaun King, Ms. Cole passed a breath analysis to determined she was not intoxicated.  However, according to Sherita the Texas State Trooper (who has yet to be properly identified it seems) said he was taking her in because he didn't like her attitude.

According to a Facebook post by Shaun King "This woman was kidnapped and raped by a Texas State Trooper— OFFICER HUBBARD, she is now being held hostage in Ellis County Jail!

Sherita Dixon Cole just happens to be a close personal friend of Civil Rights Attorney and my close friend Lee Merritt. These are the facts he was able to get together after speaking with Sherita’s family:

On May 20th, 2018 at approximately 1:30AM Sherita Dixon Cole was pulled over in Waxahachie, TX by a Texas State Trooper— Officer Hubbard, near a abandoned car dealership (I287 South & I35 South). She was told she was being stopped because Hubbard expected she was driving while intoxicated.

Cole voluntarily performed and passed all dui/dwi protocol including a breathalyzer. However, Hubbard decided he “didn’t like [her] attitude” and that he was going to take her to jail anyway. He handcuffed her hands behind her back and placed Cole in the front passenger seat of his patrol vehicle.

Hubbard then took a seat beside Cole and placed his hand on her thigh. He asked her if she wanted to go home as he hiked up her skirt. He told her that she could earn her way home, if she really wanted to go."  You can see his original post if you want by clicking here   

However, another news source Heavy.com, says the officer in question isn't Officer Hubbard it is another Texas State Trooper who isn't identified.  According to Heavy.com "Texas DPS has not released the name of the accused officer, and it’s not yet known if the Ellis County District Attorney’s office will bring any charges in relation to the accusations. Note: Some online sources are incorrectly stating that the officer was Trooper Jarrod Hubbard, but he was not the officer in Cole’s allegations.

Jarrod Hubbard does not work in Ellis County, NBC DFW reported, and does not even work on patrol because of a kidney transplant he had a couple years ago. “(He) is still having health issues over that,” a family member said. “This is causing undue stress on him.” 

Jarrod Hubbard has also received threats online, and the DPS is going to look into tracking down the people who made those threats. Jarrod Hubbard is not involved in this case in any way. Merritt also said in a social media post that Jarrod Hubbard was not the cop in question."

So it is not known, to my knowledge, who is the State Trooper is in question.  Below is a video from Today's Black World reporting on the incident...


Video REPORT From Today's Black World

 



Monday, May 21, 2018

Discover 5 Empowering Similarities Between The Black Panther Film And The Southeast Queens Scoop!

Are We Ready To Support An Independent Black Media Production That Challenges Stereotypes?

There Are a Number Of Empowering Similarities Between The Black Panther Movie And The Southeast Queens Scoop


Here Are Some Real World Similarities Between The Success Of The Black Panther Movie And The Southeast Queens Scoop News Blog.

Black people in the US helped propel Black Panther into becoming one of the top grossing movies of all time (4th as of the writing this post).  Globally people of all ethnic groups supported the film which defied stereotypes.

The film generated over 1.3 billion dollars and at a production cost of 200 million dollars.  Which means the film made 1.1 billion dollars in gross profits for the Disney/Marvel conglomerate.


It has been reported that the Black people in the US spent about $400,000,000 ($400 million) to see and support the Black Panther Movie.  And of course that doesn't count the Blacks who supported the film throughout the world.  Also people from all ethnic backgrounds went to see the film and enjoyed it which defied the conventional wisdom of Hollywood, that Black leads couldn't do well in a global film marketplace.

I calculate that given the percentage of the Southeast Queens population (in ratio to the US Black population) that we spent about $8 million dollars collectively to see the Black Panther film in our area. What if we spent $8 million dollars to create positive businesses and independent media sources in our community?  Wouldn't that really help us?

One of the reasons the movie made so much money from the Black consumer market is some people went to see the film more than once.  But why would Blacks be so elated to support the film?


Sunday, May 20, 2018

Learn About Going To A Local College Or A University AT The College Access CUNY Fair

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Get Access Info On Attending A CUNY College Or University

One and all are invited to a local College Access CUNY Fair. Topics to be covered include: New York City Colleges & Universities; finding a college that’s right for you; college admissions, and financial aid.



Showcase Your Talents On Open Mic Nights @ The Artist Market on Linden

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Open Mic Nights At
Queens Center Of The Arts

Calling on poets, singers, musicians, dancers, and comedians. You are all invited to participate in an open mic night that will take place on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays at The Artist Market on Linden. Come on out!



Community Iftar

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New York City Council Member I. Daneek Miller, The Islamic Circle of North America, and The South East Queens Muslim Collective cordially invite you to a Ramadan Muslim month of fasting. Come and break fast with your Muslin neighbors.



Moms Be Honored At Assemblyman Clyde Vanel’s Free "Tribute to Mother’s Luncheon!"

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NYC Assembly Member
Clyde Vanel Sponsors A
"Tribute To Mother's Luncheon"

Calling all mothers! Assembly Member Clyde Vanel, is paying tribute to mothers at his Tribute to Mother’s Luncheon. For more information, call (718) 479-2333.



Council Member Rory Lancman’s Jamaica Family Day

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New York City Council Member Rory Lancman — with New York State Senator Leroy Comrie and New York City Council Member I.
 
 
 



Tell Young People About These Paid Internships Making $4,550 in 14 Weeks.

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Paid Internships For Underemployed Young People In Southeast Queens And Brooklyn NY


My name is Emily Hills, with Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow ,at the Jamaica Y Roads Center, and I am reaching out to see if you can share the below Open House with your network.  This is an opportunity for young adults who are currently not in school or working to gain valuable job skills and work experience while earning $13 an hour.  Our Jamaica location is hosting an Open House next Thursday at 3:30pm for any interested young adults to come in to apply, and we would love to have a full house!
 
I am including my colleague, Miguel Colon, the YAIP Manager, in this email as well.  If you have any questions, please let us know!
 
Open House for our paid Young Adult Internship Program Next Week

We are hosting an open house for our 14 week paid internship program next week!  Youth must be 17-24 years old, out of school and unemployed, NYC residents, and eligible to work in the US – but a diploma is not required.  Participants work 25 hours a week gaining job skills, life skills and work experience, earning up to $4,550 in 14 weeks!  For more information or to RSVP, please call 212-630-9727, email outreach@obtjobs.org or visit www.tinyurl.com/getpaidOBT.