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Saturday October 26, 2024

Come celebrate The Greatest!

Fighter’s Heaven will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the legendary Muhammad Ali – George Foreman “Rumble in the Jungle” with a special ticketed event featuring a panel of boxing experts and hosted and moderated by Fighter’s Heaven owner Mike Madden.

It will also include a cocktail reception/meet & greet followed by the showing of the Academy Award-winning documentary “When We Were Kings”.

• GERRY COONEY – Former heavyweight title contender.
• JERRY IZENBERG (via Zoom) – Boxing Hall of Fame journalist & author. Covered the fight live in Zaire.
• RON BORGES – Boxing Hall of Fame journalist.
• DON MAJESKI – Boxing journalist and historian. Covered the fight live in Zaire.

Netflix

The animated series TOMB RAIDER: THE LEGEND OF LARA CROFT picks up after the events of the highly successful Tomb Raider video game Survivor trilogy (Tomb Raider; Rise of the Tomb Raider; Shadow of the Tomb Raider), and will chart the globetrotting heroine’s next chapter as the iconic adventurer.

The Classic franchise began in 1996, captivating young gamers and adults alike! Making Laura Croft and her many adventures and “Instant Classic.”

More than 25 years after her first appearance, Lara Croft (voiced by Hayley Atwell) continues to explore ancient mysteries and uncover lost truths across breathtaking and dangerous destinations.

Following the events of the Survivor series, Lara Croft has abandoned her friends to embark on increasingly more perilous solo adventures. But she must return home when a dangerous and powerful Chinese artifact is stolen from Croft Manor by a thief with an uncanny personal connection. Her daring pursuit will take her on an adventure around the world and to the depths of forgotten tombs, where she will be forced to confront her true self, and decide just what kind of hero she wants to become.

The all-new animated Netflix series features the voices of Hayley Atwell (Lara Croft), Allen Maldonado (Zip), Earl Baylon (reprising his role as Jonah from Tomb Raider video games). Additional voices to be announced.

From Legendary Television, TOMB RAIDER: THE LEGEND OF LARA CROFT is executive produced and written by Tasha Huo (The Witcher: Blood Origin, Red Sonja). Executive producers include dj2 Entertainment Founder and CEO Dmitri M. Johnson (Sonic the Hedgehog, Life is Strange), along with Timothy I. Stevenson; Jacob Robinson (Skull Island) under his company Tractor Pants; and Dallas Dickinson and Noah Hughes for Crystal Dynamics; as well as Howard Bliss and Jen Chambers.

Powerhouse Animation is the Animation Studio with Brad Graeber serving as executive producer.

Episode count
8 Episodes

Country of Origin
United States

An ex-Marine grapples his way through a web of small-town corruption when an attempt to post bail for his cousin escalates into a violent standoff with the local police chief.

Synopsis

Terry Richmond brilliantly played by fledging star Aaron Pierre enters the town of Shelby Springs on a simple but urgent mission– post bail for his cousin and save him from imminent danger. But when Terry’s life’s savings is unjustly seized by law-enforcement, he’s forced to go head to head with local police chief Sandy Burnne (Don Johnson) and his combat-ready officers.

Terry finds an unlikely ally in court clerk Summer McBride (AnnaSophia Robb) and the two become ensnared in a deep-rooted conspiracy within the remote township. As the stakes turn deadly, Terry must call upon his mysterious background to break the department’s hold on the community, bring justice to his own family– and protect Summer in the process.

From the acclaimed writer/director of Green Room, Blue Ruin and Hold The Dark, Rebel Ridge is a deeply human yet high-velocity thriller that explores corruption and morality in the context of bone-breaking action and ever-coiling suspense. Produced by Anish Savjani, Neil Kopp, Vincent Savino and Jeremy Saulnier, Rebel Ridge also stars David Denman, Emory Cohen, Steve Zissis, Zsané Jhé, Dana Lee and James Cromwell.

Is Rebel Ridge based on a true story?

No, but you’d be forgiven for thinking it might be. “This film is not based on a particular incident, but elements of it could certainly happen,” Saulnier said. “I’m interested in examining corrupt systems — not so much how they’re built, but how they persist.” The specifics of Terry’s journey in Rebel Ridge — legal challenges, police harassment — won’t be strictly familiar to every viewer, but his push against the boundaries of Shelby Springs’ bureaucracy will ring true to anyone who’s been stuck on the line with their phone company for hours.

“For this movie, I wanted to tap into how the rest of us react to said [corrupt] systems,” Saulnier said, “from corrupt politicians down to the endless loop of a customer service call gone wrong.”

With a year that kicked off with two sold out shows in NYC (“Melba Moore: From Broadway with Love”) and a highly rated interview on The Sherri Show, The Marvelous Melba Moore released her latest single, “Can’t Stop The Rain”, from the Imagine album.

By John DiLillo
June 21, 2024

Cue the synthesizers — Eddie Murphy is back as Axel Foley. It’s been nearly 30 years since we last saw the fast-talking Detroit cop, but he’s finally heading out on a new case. Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F sees Axel on patrol back in Beverly Hills, with friends both old and new — and maybe even a family member. As producer Jerry Bruckheimer (Top Gun: Maverick, The Rock) tells Tudum, “Eddie’s such an incredible artist. He can do drama, he can do comedy – he can do anything. And he’s the same Axel Foley. He’s still on the streets. He’s still doing what he does. Obviously with age you get wiser. But he still has the twinkle in his eye.” In other words: Axel’s only grown more potent in the last few decades. And so has Murphy. Director Mark Molloy tells Tudum: “Some of the funniest moments in Axel F are when Eddie’s improvising. For me, a big part of my job was to create the right environment, cast the right people around Eddie to allow him to do what he does best.”

We wouldn’t have it any other way. Check out the teaser above, and read on to find out more about the new action comedy. Wait, is that a banana in our tailpipe? One second.

What is Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F about?

Detective Axel Foley (Murphy) is back on the beat in Beverly Hills. After his daughter Jane’s (Taylour Paige) life is threatened, she and Foley team up with a new partner (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and old pals Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and Taggart (John Ashton) to turn up the heat and uncover a conspiracy.
Axel’s been back to Beverly Hills a few times since his first jaunt in 1984, but it’s changed just as much as he has. “Detroit is a much different city than Los Angeles and especially Beverly Hills,” Bruckheimer says. “He still has the same kind of wonderment at the things you see walking down Rodeo Drive.”

As Molloy tells is: “As we were scouting going from Detroit to Beverly Hills, the cultural contrast that made Axel a fish out of water in the eighties still is so vivid. They might just be the two most opposite places in America.”

Who’s in the cast of Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F?

The new film has its share of fresh and returning cast members, including:
• Eddie Murphy (Coming to America, Dolemite Is My Name, You People)
• Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Looper, The Trial of the Chicago 7)
• Taylour Paige (Zola, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom)
• Judge Reinhold (Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Gremlins)
• John Ashton (Some Kind of Wonderful, Midnight Run)
• Paul Reiser (Aliens, Stranger Things)
• Bronson Pinchot (Perfect Strangers, Risky Business)
• Kevin Bacon (Leave the World Behind, Footloose)

Murphy is back as titular Axel Foley, while Reinhold and Ashton return as his Beverly Hills Police Department colleagues Billy Rosewood and John Taggart. Back in Detroit, Reiser reprises his role as Jeffrey Friedman — and of course, it wouldn’t be Beverly Hills Cop without an appearance from Pinchot’s Serge.
As for new partners, Paige plays Axel’s daughter Jane. “You’re trying to cast Axel Foley’s daughter. That’s a real challenge,” Molloy says. “I saw that same glint in Taylour’s eye, that infectious spark and energy that Axel has, but also someone who could go toe to toe with Axel, which is a hard thing.”
A few new faces are also joining the BHPD: Gordon-Levitt plays Detective Abbott and Kevin Bacon plays Captain Cade Grant. We’re sure Axel won’t rub any of them the wrong way.

What’s the release date for Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F?
The new Beverly Hills Cop hits Netflix on July 3, almost a full 40 years after the original hit theaters. “I remember as a kid in Australia, watching it for the first time,” Molloy says. “I had an Axel Foley poster up on my bedroom wall just like everyone else, even in Australia.”
Speaking of which: While you wait for Axel Foley to arrive, why not refresh your memory of the Oscar-nominated classic? It’s streaming now on Netflix.
Additional reporting by Ariana Romero.

Ryan Coogler Talks Milestones and Shares His Take on Selling Complex Concepts on The Latest Episode of Mavericks with Mav Carter.

In an exclusive sit-down on the latest episode of Mavericks with Mav Carter, Ryan Cooler delves into the complexities of selling ideas in the film industry, candidly opens up about his unwavering commitment to delivering quality work, and more.  

In an exclusive sit-down on the latest episode of Mavericks with Mav Carter, Ryan Cooglerdelves into the complexities of selling ideas in the film industry, candidly opens up about his unwavering commitment to delivering quality work, and more.  

For your coverage consideration, please indicate that Mavericks with Mav Carter is a SpringHill series

Key Episode Highlights: 

• Ryan Coogler reflects on the VHS/DVD era, underscoring the deliberate movie choices required in contrast to today’s instant accessibility. He also applauds “Set it Off” for its groundbreaking LGBTQ+ representation and exploration of police brutality, being ahead of its time.
• Writing has always intrigued Coogler, although he didn’t initially aspire to be a writer; this realization came later in life.
• Coogler discusses his fascination with time and the patience required for his craft, contrasting how theatrical releases are often judged by their opening weekend. 
• Starting his career at a young age, Coogler relates to current trends, allowing him to connect with contemporary audiences which in turn has made him successful. 

This episode premieres today, June 19 at 10am PT, on The SpringHill YouTube Channel. 

About Mavericks with Mav Carter:  Curiosity, which has always served Mav well, will lead this 1-on-1 conversation, as the audience learns about each guest’s journey and how they embody the SpringHill mission to Make it Till You Make it. 

About SpringHill: SpringHill is the creative and entertainment community within The SpringHill Company (TSHC), founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter. Fueled by the stories of makers, the brand is committed to putting the craft back into creativity and nurturing the unique gift in all of us. 

Everything the SpringHill brand builds is meant to create a pathway to what’s next in creative expression and encourage creative disruptors to relentlessly CRAFT YOURS. SpringHill original content properties include Recipe for Change, Mavericks with Mav Carter, Call My People, Two Ways About It, On Site and more. For more information visitwww.makespringhill.com and follow@MakeSpringHill on social media.

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On this day in 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Texas and formally announced the last enslaved people of their freedom, two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.

One hundred and fifty-nine years ago, newly freed slaves didn’t know what awaited them outside of slavery, but they knew they now had the opportunity to pursue a better life for themselves, their families and loved ones, and the next generation.

Today, we move forward with that same hope our ancestors had as we continue our fight for a more perfect union, but we also acknowledge the work still ahead of us, and the barriers that remain — many of which our ancestors faced, too.

Systemic racism and white supremacy remain all too prevalent in our society and institutions. There is more we can — and must — do to protect the right to vote and counter the voter suppression laws that all too often target Black communities. We must keep fighting to expand access to affordable health care, to bring down costs, and to defend our hard-won freedoms from those working to dismantle them.

Our work continues, Lamar, and I’m grateful to have you with us.

Thank you, and happy Juneteenth.

Jaime Harrison
Chair
Democratic National Committee

It has been confirmed – Iconic Singer/Songwriter Angela Bofill passes on at age 70

Longtime vocalist and songwriter Angela Bofill, known for R&B hits such as “This Time I’ll Be Sweeter,” “I Try,” “I’m On Your Side” and “Tonight I Give In,” died on Thursday, June 13th, 2024. She was 70.   

Although reports of Ms. Bofill’s passing were mentioned years before and were found at the time to be false, manager Rich Engle and members of the Bofill family  have in fact confirmed her death.  She suffered two strokes previously that had left her debilitated, but able to take the stage. During that time, friends and music  industry colleagues supported Ms. Bofill while she told the amazing story of her life during the performance production of “The Angela Bofill Experience.” Ongoing complications from Ms. Bofill’s strokes continued to plague the singer–who was inducted into the Women Songwriters’ Hall of Fame in 2023.

“With heavy hearts, we can confirm the loss of Angela Bofill, our mother, grandmother and sweet songbird to the music industry and dear friend to many,” stated daughter Shauna Bofill-Portuguez. “She loved every one of her fans and was always reading letters and kind notes from those who adorned her and continued to support her wonderful legacy in music.”

Born on May 2, 1954, to Cuban and Puerto Rican parents, Ms. Bofill’s goal was to be a singer.  Influenced by the rich Latin culture of her Bronx upbringing and early schooling in Harlem, Angela sang and sought after opportunities to shine on stage.  She was introduced to GRP Records executives Dave Grusin and Larry Rosen by Dave Valentin, her friend and an exemplary jazz flutist.  Grusin and Rosen’s label was then distributed by Arista Records.

Her first album under the Arista/GRP banner, “Angie” (1978), produced the Quiet Storm classic “This Time I’ll Be Sweeter” and the jazz/Latin-flavored “Under the Moon and Over the Sky.” Both songs and the project were well received by jazz/R&B radio and she went back into the studio in less than a year.   Bofill’s second Arista/GRP album, “Angel of The Night” (1979) featured the title track (an R&B/jazz hit) as well as the stunning ballad and hit single
“I Try” along with “What I Wouldn’t Do (For The Love of You).”  As a result of solid sales and radio airplay on jazz/R&B stations of the aforementioned recordings, Ms. Bofill’s success with African American audiences and the Afro-Latin community was solidified.  

After the Grusin/Rosen team parted company with Arista Records, for her third project, Bofill found herself directly under the wing of Arista’s founder/president and music luminary Clive Davis – who had success with vocalist Phyllis Hyman,  discovered Whitney Houston and revitalized the careers of Aretha Franklin and Dionne Warwick. Her third album, “Something About You”  (1981), produced by Narada Michael Walden, who would produce “Holdin’ Out for Love” and the dance hit “Too Tough,” which became Bofill’s first Top 5 R&B success and spent 4 weeks at the #2 position on the Dance chart. A follow-up single, “Tonight I Give In”, reached the Top 20 and “I’m On Your Side,” from her fourth album, produced the Top 20 R&B hit of  the same name.

Bofill recorded two more albums for Arista before moving on to Capitol Records in the late 1980’s. Working with producer Norman Connors for the album, “Intuition” (1988), Angela enjoyed success with a remake  of Gino Vannelli’s “I Just Wanna Stop”, which reached No. 11 on the R&B chart. She recorded three more albums over the next eight years and would later work with the legendary Diana Ross and jazz saxophonist Kirk Whalum. On Connors’ album, “Eternity”  (2000), Ms. Bofill can be heard on “You Can’t Hurt Me Anymore.” She also appeared in the stage plays “God Don’t Like Ugly” and What a Man Wants, What a Man Needs.” 

After losing her ability to sing after suffering a second stroke, Ms. Bofill returned to the stage, at the suggestion of Rich Engel, her long-time manager. Due to a lack of health insurance, the benefit concert, The Angela Bofill Experience, was organized to pay her hospital bills. Planned by Engel and supported by New York City radio stations Kiss FM and WFAN-FM, the event took place on March 11, 2006, at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey. In the show, a witty and good spirited Bofill recounted her life and career in words, while vocally, she was joined by singers Maysa Leak, Phil Perry, and Melba Moore, who performed her biggest hits and signature songs.  Similar events followed as the music  industry rallied around Ms. Bofill, as additional aid was sought from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation. 

In 2012, Ms. Bofill was profiled and interviewed for the hugely popular TVOne documentary series, Unsung. A year later, she was inducted into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Angela Bofill was married to Rick Vincent from 1984 until 1994. The union resulted in the birth of her daughter, Shauna.  During her final years, Ms. Bofill resided with Shauna Bofill-Portuguez and husband Chris Portuguez along with their four children in California. Mrs. Bofill-Portuguez states, “she was loved and lived out her final years as a mother and a grandmother, being taken care of and just having a beautiful life, with her family.”

Funeral services will take place at on Friday, June 28th, 2024, 1 pm Pacific time at Saint Dominic’s Catholic Church, 475 East I Street, Benicia, CA 94510.

A new sport will make its Olympic debut at Paris 2024 – and its name is breaking. It’s a mix of youthfulness, cool, thrills and excitement, but before you see it at the Games, another crucial battle must take place: the fight for Olympic qualification.

The revolution is here! At Paris 2024, breaking will make its debut on the programme of the Olympic Games

After the debuts of skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing at Tokyo 2020, as well as other urban disciplines such as BMX Freestyle and basketball 3×3, the Olympic Games in Paris will feature the sport of breaking following its Youth Olympic Games debut at Buenos Aires 2018.

Since the confirmation of its addition to the Olympic programme in 2020, the best B-Boys and B-Girls in the world have had their eyes on winning the first Olympic medals in their sport.

However, before any of that can happen, they will need to battle to qualify for the Games.

Keep reading to find out the answers to the main questions about the breaking qualification process and athletes to watch at Paris 2024.

HOW MANY ATHLETES WILL COMPETE IN BREAKING AT PARIS 2024?

A total of 32 athletes (16 B-Boys and 16 B-Girls) will compete for the first-ever medals in Olympic breaking.

There will be a maximum of four athletes per NOC (two per gender), while host country France has secured two (one per gender) and the Tripartite Commission will allocate four Universality places (two per gender). To be eligible for a Universality place, athletes must participate in the Olympic Qualifier Series and finish in the top 24 in the final ranking of the OQS.

That leaves 26 quota places available, which will be allocated to athletes by name during the qualification period.

Although breaking is known as a youthful sport, not every break dancer is eligible to compete at the Games. Among other criteria, B-Boys and B-Girls must have been born on or before 31 December 2008.

WHAT IS THE QUALIFICATION PATHWAY TO PARIS 2024?

There will be three competitions in which the athletes can secure a slot for the debut of breaking at Paris 2024: The 2023 World Championship, the Continental Games/Championships and the Olympic qualifier series.

2023 World Championship

The B-Boy and B-Girl who are named champions at the WDSF 2023 World Championship, which will take place in Belgium from 23 to 24 September 2023, will secure quotas for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Continental Games/Continental Championships [Continental Qualifier]

A total of 10 athletes (five per gender)will obtain their quota from the Continental Games or Continental Championships of their regions. Always respecting the maximum of athletes per NOC, they will be the highest placed B-Boy and B-Girl in the following Continental Games/Championships:

• Africa – 2023 WDSF African Breaking Championship: 12-13 May 2023, Rabat, Morocco
• 21 June-2 July 2023: European Games, Krakow, Poland
• 23 September – 8 October 2023, People’s Republic of China: Asia qualifier, Asian Games
• 20 Oct-5 Nov 2023, Chile: Americas qualifier, Pan American Games
• Oceania – Date and location TBD

There are two exceptions to take into account:

If the winners of these events have already secured their quota through the World Championship, the slot will be allocated to the next ranked eligible athlete, not yet qualified, at the same Continental Games/Championship.

If one continent doesn’t have a Continental Qualifier or there are no medal events for breaking in those Continental Games/Championships, the highest placed athlete at the WDSF Continental Breaking Championship 2023 of the respective continent will earn a ticket to Paris 2024.

Olympic Qualifiers Series (OQS)

From March to June 2024 the Olympic Qualifiers Series will take place, with the location yet to be confirmed. B-Boys and B-Girls not yet qualified will have their last opportunity in the OQS, which will offer the final 14 quotas available (seven per gender).

WHAT IS THE PARIS 2024 BREAKING COMPETITION FORMAT AND SCHEDULE?

There will be two breaking events at Paris 2024 – the men’s and women’s inpidual competitions. They will feature 16 B-Boys and 16 B-Girls who will fight to advance to the next rounds (or for the gold medal in the final) in face-to-face solo battles.

The debut of breaking at Paris 2024 will be long-awaited, not only because of the novelty it brings, but also because it will take place at the end of the Games. The whole breaking competition will take place between the 9 and 10 of August 2024.

The iconic Place de la Concorde will be the venue in which breaking will make its Olympic debut. It will be the epicentre of urban sports during the next Olympics as it will also host the BMX Freestyle, skateboarding and 3×3 basketball competitions.

Japanese breaking star Shigekix: “My goal in Paris 2024 is victory”

B-BOYS AND B-GIRLS TO WATCH AT PARIS 2024

Historically, the USA (where breaking was born in the 1970s), Japan and France are powerhouses of breaking, but little by little other countries have shown that their athletes are also ready for the battle. B-Boys and B-Girls from Latin American countries, Belgium, Spain and Italy – to name just a few – are also among the favourites when they compete in international competitions.

At Buenos Aires 2018 and the last World Championship, which took place in Paris in 2021, the medals were spread among athletes from several countries. And since the 2020 announcement that breaking would be a new Olympic sport, the NOCs have put more effort into developing the sport, meaning the competition in Paris 2024 is even more open.

At Buenos Aires 2018, B-Girl Ram of Japan was the star of the sport, winning every round she competed in during the women’s competition to take gold. Her first medal came when she topped the podium in the mixed competition alongside B-Boy B4(Vietnam), beating a team formed by B-Boy Broly (Argentina) and B-Girl Lexy (Italy) in the final.

At the World Championship 2021, female Japanese break dancers were again dominant.

B-Girl Ayumi (Japan) topped the women’s podium, after defeating compatriot B-Girl Ami in the final, who couldn’t defend the title she won in 2020. B-Girl Jilou (Germany) captured the bronze medal after a strong battle with B-Girl Anti (Italy).

However, Ami proved she is still among the B-Girls to watch after winning the gold medal at the recent World Games in July 2022, where she beat USA’s Sunny Choi.

Other B-Girls to take into account on the pathway to Paris 2024 are Madmax(Belgium), Sunny (USA), Paulina(Poland) and Furia (Spain), among others.

On the men’s side, the current world champion is B-Boy Victor (USA). The American won his first major title when he was 14 years old when he topped the podium at the 2011 Red Bull BC One Tampa Cypher. Since then, Victor’s career has been all about success, including winning the world crown in 2021, the 2019 World Urban Games title and the recent World Games title in 2022.

He won the gold medal in the World Championships in Paris ahead of Phil Wizard(Canada), who came second, and B-Boy Amir (Kazakhstan), who finished third. 

At the World Games in 2022 he battled against his compatriot Jeffrey Louis in the final.

Other competitors that you’ll want to keep an eye on include Luan San(Brazil), XAK and Johnny Fox (Spain), Dany Dann (France) and Mini Joe(Venezuela).

Although the qualification process for Paris 2024 does not start until 2023, there are some big competitions to mark on your calendar if you don’t want to miss the performances of the best B-Boys and B-Girls, including the 2022 World Championships (21-22 October, Seoul).

BREAKING QUALIFICATION TIMELINE TO PARIS 2024

• 12-13 May 2023: WDSF African Breaking Championships, Rabat, Morocco
• 21 June-2 July 2023: Europe Continental Qualifier
• 22-24 September 2023, Belgium: WDSF World Championships
• 23 September – 8 October 2023, People’s Republic of China: Asia qualifier, Asian Games
• 20 Oct-5 Nov 2023, Chile: Americas qualifier, Pan American Games
• Date and location TBD: Oceania Continental Qualifier
• March-June 2024, locations TBD: Olympic Qualifier Series
• Within three days after the event: The WDSF publishes the event results on their website
• Within five days after the event: The WDSF confirms in writing to the NOCs the quota places obtained
• Two weeks after the event: The NOCs to confirm to the WDSF the use of the allocated quota places
• Within five days after the previous step: WDSF to reallocate all unused quota places
• Date TBC: The Tripartite Commission to confirm in writing the allocation of Universality Places to the NOCs (where applicable)
• Day TBC in June 2024: WDSF reallocate all unused quota places
• 8 July 2024: Paris 2024 Sport Entries deadline
• 26 July – 11 August 2024: **Paris 2024 Olympic Games **

On Thursday, June 6 we hosted a Spring Convening in downtown Manhattan. The purpose: unite our partners for a conversation about how to move the needle on public health—and youth mental health in particular.

Jana French from Crisis Text Line, an organization working on the front lines of mental health, joined our Founder Dr. Olajide Williams, Founding Artist Doug E. Fresh, and Executive Director Lori Rose Benson for a moving conversation about the connection between mental and physical health, the power of music and physical activity to lower stress, and more. Jana also shared insights from their recent Resilience report about what young people need to cope with stress and support their mental health. 

We’ve never put together an event quite like this. It was a packed space, but our attendees were able to hold intimate conversations and make connections over small bites after the panel. (Check out more photos below.)

We’re grateful to Bloomberg Philanthropies, Proskauer, Columbia’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Emblem Health for their generous support! 

If you’d like to help us build health literacy that can save lives, consider making a one-time or recurring donation! Together, we can move the needle for health equity. 

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• “The success of the program is not just limited to anecdotes.” Read a new Forbes interview with Dr. Williams about the origins of HHPH and where he sees our potential to grow.
• If you have a few minutes, watch Doug E. Fresh teach Sherri Shepherd how to do the Dougie—and hear about the impact HHPH has made not just on students, but on communities around the country.