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The group described themselves as a developing group, explaining that they can confidently say that they will continue to grow in the future andare looking forward to their future selves.

After winning Mnets Road to Kingdom, The Boyz recently came back with their fifth mini album CHASE and title track The Stealer. When asked what Road to Kingdom means to them, Eric replied, Show. He explained, In Korea, there are so many incredibly talented idol groups. I believe that The Boyz are also very talented. It was hard to receive attention because there are so many other groups, but I think we were able to showcase out potential through Road to Kingdom. I think Road to Kingdom became our turning point.

The interviewer explained that the one question they desperately wanted to ask the group was How are you so good? After gathering up the members answers, they concluded that the secrets were their mental attitudes and energy. Eric added, In order to gain recognition, all the members had firmly decided that we would do anything and everything.Our first performance for Danger received such a positive response. We had asked our dance teacher what we were supposed to do for the next few rounds if we poured everything into this performance. We even asked, Do we have to come in riding a helicopter? We all thought we wouldnt be able to top our first round performance, but we could continue creating impressive performances once we combined all of our ideas.

The group also explained their chant The Boyz Get It? Got It! which theyshout before performing. They explained, While promoting, you get tired and everything gets pretty chaotic. We made this chant in order to avoid making mistakes on stage. Instead of saying something simple like We can do it, it holds the meaning of Lets pay attention, lets do it properly, and lets do it well. When we chant this before going on stage, we receive strength.

Last year, Billboard described The Boyz as a group that is maturing while enjoying their work. Juyeon agreed with this sentiment, commenting, There are so many personal challenges, but I think I pay a lot of attention to the vibe that only comes out when youre genuinely enjoying yourself. In the past, I had moreconcern for doing well than enjoying myself. When I watch videos from our debut, I really dont look relaxed. I really think experience and confidence play the biggest roles in that.

In line with the groups growth, New touched on his personal development. He shared, At first, I was a member who was really lacking in terms of dance. Our choreography was so difficult that there was a time I said I couldnt perform live. Fascinatingly enough, the more I do it, the better it works out.

New also talked about his hesitation about appearing on Road to Kingdom. He explained, We make music to be happy so I didnt want to receive stress about a competition. But my members often told me that I was able to take on this kind of challenge. Thats why Im so thankful to my members. It was so hard to memorize choreography in such a short time, but there were so many moments where just having the 10 of them by my side was comforting.

In addition to many of their other title tracks, Sunwoo has participated in the rap making of The Boyzs latest song The Stealer. He pinpointed the key to writing lyricsto be imagination, explaining, Ever since I was young, I have had such a big imagination that even when I seethe same thing, Ithinkof it differently. For example, if its a fact that the candle went out because you blew on it, I imagine in detail the emotions leading up to blowing out the candle and why its being blown.

Sunwoo continued, Although Im usually stuck before writing, if I start imagining after listening to the MR, my lyrics are somehow completed. I try to convey emotions that a lot of people have felt. If I write an honest story, someone will relate to it. Although songs that give hope are good too, I hope to one day gift our fans a song that is like an autobiography.

Despite having 11 members, Q explained that The Boyz each have different energy and styles. Sangyeon added, Its our strength that were a group with many members because we can fill the stage without any dancers and can tell a story through a performance by ourselves. Ju Haknyeon chimed in with a hilarious downside, sharing, Food delivery! You know how it takes about 50 minutes when you order food for one? If 11 people order, it really takes a long time.

Juyeon revealed that while they are very different, theyre slowly becoming like one another. He compared The Boyz to a group of class friends, saying, There are those friends you just see wherever you go. However, playing with those friends is the most fun. I too have the most fun when Im with my members. Just talking about what we should do and what we should eat.

Eric added that even if he gets to rest, he goes on vacation with his members. When asked why on earth they do that, he explained that it was obvious because his members were like family and close friends.

As the groups leader, Sangyeon praised the members individual talents. He remarked, If you listen to a song, the flow can get boring, but the impact is revived when Sunwoos raps come out. It feels like hes really filling up the song or the stage. Even though we have so many members, Q does so well in the center and really conveys our overall energy.

Hyunjae added, Even though Eric is ourmaknae, he gives off that energy that we have to do well. Jacob gives you that positive influence that makes you wish you worked half as hard as him, or were half as nice. No matter what youre doing, he makes you think you can do it.

Amidst their busy comeback preparations, Q talked about monitoring the performances of other singers like Sunmi and Chungha. He shared, I really like how theycreate their stages to make you feel overwhelmed so I think about what I can do to emulate that. In the future, I hope to make viewers feel more overwhelmed with different music and energy.

Recently, Younghoonbecome the first The Boyz member to make an acting debut as a high school student in Love Revolution. He remarked, I worked really hard because it was a challenge for me and I didnt want to let our fans down. First of all, I thought that itd be best not to think of acting as acting. At first, I was really lacking, but I grew confident after becoming closer with the other actors. Although I want to continue acting, I also know very well that I can act because I exist as The Boyz. At my core, I always have The Boyz.

The group also discussed their name and what it means to them. They explained, We believe that we have to continue having moments as boys and conveying youth and energy. Even as time passes, Girls Generation and Super Juniors names do not change. Since weve also engraved that fresh vibe of The Boyz, we want to continueshowcasing that.

For his future goals, New shared, I want to make music that people like. Just like I receive influence from music, I want to give that influence to others. Jacob agreed, saying, I want to become a singer who can heal many people through my music. I wish to create songs that have a deep meaning and tell my story.

Juyeon passionately added, I want to become an idol who represents the next generation. Just like BTS and EXO now.

Lastly, the group talked about how much they miss meeting their fans. Younghoon remarked, Due to COVID-19, even when were on stage, it always feels like were in rehearsals. I hope this difficult situation ends soon so I can receive strength from hearing our fans cheers and chatting with them.

The Boyzare currently promoting their latest title track The Stealer, which has topped charts both domestically and globally.The group recently took home their first win for the song on Show Champion.

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Wilson Idol 2020 Virtual Talent Show

Wilson Idol will be noncompetitive this year, instead virtually presenting the Legendary Winners from the Wilson Idol contests 2013-19 and other special guests. Internationally acclaimed Pastor Shirley Caesar, recognized worldwide as The Queen of Gospel, will perform during the concert broadcast from Wilson, North Carolina.

Produced by Tall One Outreach Ministries, the Wilson Idol 2020 Virtual Talent Show will be aired on Sunday, November 1, 2020, 6pm on BGNTV, KNTV, and streamed nationally on Facebook.

Movement of Wilson Idol to virtual, like all large-scaled public special events, aligns with COVID-19 state and local public health precautions. Tall One Outreach Ministries and the Summerville Promotion & Production Company are dedicated to promoting the general safety of staff, participants, audience, sponsors, and media participants.

All segments of the Wilson County community will continue to share their talents and gifts. Wilson Idol in conjunction with Summerville Promotion and Production Co., and Tall One Outreach Ministries created a segment of the mega program called Babes Have Talent Too which is for preschoolers, ages 3 to 9 to become participants. This talent concert creates an incentive for younger children to perform, and to acquire social, emotional, and academic growth in their future school environments. This years special guest is Caleb Serrano. Caleb is a 8 year old gospel artist from Greensboro, NC. Calebs gospel career began when a video of him singing at a church event went viral on social mediaCaleb has had numerous TV appearances on the Steve Harvey Little Big Shots Show, Harry Connick Show, and 700 Club.

Wilson Idol 2020 will remotely stream stage performances that exhibit songs, dramatic arts, and the spoken word. The legendary Wilson Idol concert will continue to opening doors and launch their participants on extraordinary paths towards regional, state, and national exposures.

Raleigh-based Pastor Shirley Caesar exemplifies herself as a personal commitment to educational achievements. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Shaw University as an exemplary student with a bachelors degree in the School of Business Administration. Shirley Caesar pursued her music, and the profound legacy of spiritual music made legendary by the historic Fisk Choir and Gospel greats. In 1990 she spiritually connected her musical talents with a church and community leadership commitment as she was ordained as a church leader by Bishop Harold Ivory Williams (her late husband). Pastor Caesar not only sings about divine love and service in the Christian traditions, but she also serves as the Senior Pastor in todays world at the Mount Calvary Word of Faith Church located in Raleigh, our state capitol.

Dr. Mildred Summerville said: I am humbled and extremely excited that Pastor Shirley Caesar will once again review (virtually) the enormous roll of talents and stars that we have in Wilson, North Carolina, and the surrounding area that participated in Wilson Idol throughout the years. Gospel icon Shirley Caesar with the prestige of her 12 Grammy Awards, 18 Dove Awards, 14 Stellar Awards, and her Star plaque in Hollywood, California on the Walk Of Fame, brings us extraordinary experience with which to judge our enormous Wilson County talent.

The Wilson Idol 2020 Virtual Talent Show is a unique event held over many years to recognize youth and community talent. The mega event significantly increases a sense of youth appreciation and create community awareness about educational needs through performing arts.Dr. Summerville explains: Today amid, the COVID19 Pandemic with everyone shut-in and masked we need to continue etc: 1) find ways to unveil our enormous talents, 2) contributing to the increase student of achievement and graduation rates, and 3) provide scholarship encouragement for our youth whether they are in school face- to- face this year or at home being educated through remote learning.

Summerville is also delighted to announce that acclaimed actor, comedian, and singer Trina Jeffrie is also known as Sister Cantaloupe to the Gospel community, will serve as the Mistress of Ceremonies for the notable Concert. Notably, Ms. Jeffries theatrical stage character, Sister Cantaloupe has become, in the last few years, a household name in the regional and national Gospel community. The Sister Cantaloupe character created by Trina, is a cat-eye glassed wearing, colorful, and loud-speaking church-going woman. She is often compared to Tyler Perrys fabulously popular character Madea because of her direct and descriptive humor.

Trina is credited with three award winning hit DVD & CDs, and has recorded five Video/CD/DVDs that are nationally distributed. These recordings include: Go Cantaloupe Go (1996), Laffing Out Loud with the Lord (1998), Un-Be-Weave-able (2002), Dr. Bobby Jones All Star Comedy (Lions Gate 2004), and Armed and Dangerous (2006). Her DVD 3 pack Classic Comedian Collection (2012) Jeffries was awarded Best New Artist and Best Video and she is the 2014 winner of the AMG award for Comedian of the Year.

All of this years participants will be featured on BGNTV, KNTV, and in The TCP Magazine; they will also be posted on the following websites: talloneoutreachministries.wordpress.com and http://www.bgntvnetworks.com.

Wilson County native, Dr. Summerville, the producer of the Wilson Idol 2020 Virtual Talent Show, received nine community service awards since the enormous enrichment events conception, having been recognized for making a historical impact on Wilson Countys community and its talented citizens.

The goal of Tall One Outreach Ministries is to boosts school attendance, decrease the dropout rate, increase the graduation rate, and encourages students to pursue their interests in the performing arts. This enrichment initiative provides substantial marketing, advertisement, and publicity through social media, the internet, newspapers, magazines.

Summerville Production Company aims to build a solid arts foundation that will serve all ages and ethnicities through innovative outlets. Our comprehensive mission is to encourage all Wilson County residents to participate in performing arts while providing them an opportunity to share the stage with professional artists. The continued support by Pastor Caesar affords Wilson County the benefit of her legendary experience.

The Wilson Idols mission is to create research-based, festive talent-based exhibitions and showcase special events organized to recognize the positive attainments, gifts, and talents. This notable and spectacular event born in Wilson County is an asset to East Carolina, serving as a motivational partnership with students, youth, families, schools, and communities now burdened by pandemic personal losses and disruptions. It is our belief that by empowering the children and students along with other age segments of the county will help them promote in each contestant a unique personal development, while simultaneously strengthening positive identity and inspired productivity at home, in schools, and communities.

The Wilson Idol 2020 Virtual Talent Show legacy event continues the Tall One Outreach Ministries, Inc. and Summerville Promotion & Production Companys partnerships with Wilson County media, governor officials and sponsors for the benefit of youth and participants in its surrounding area. This years sponsors are: Hancock TV,CW22, The Art Council, Total Impact Outreach Ministries, Wilson Times, Laser Focused Marketing Concepts, BGNTV/KNTV, and Global International Alliance.

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SORSOGON governor Chiz Escudero has cleared beleaguered coach Aldin Ayo from any violation of the government's health protocols during the University of Santo Tomas Tigers' controversial Bicol bubble training amid the pandemic.

The Varsitarian, the official student publication of UST, on Wednesday posted on social media a certification from the provincial government saying it found the former Tigers coach not liable of any violations of the health guidelines set by the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for Emerging Infectious Diseases.

Escudero's office said it cleared Ayo based on the findings of the Sorsogon police on the matter.

Ayo resigned as UST Tigers coach amid the controversy over the Bicol training. He was since handed an indefinite suspension by the UAAP Board of Trustees, which is made up of the presidents of the league's eight member schools.

Ayo said he is appealing the ban, which he labelled as 'inapproriate.'

"[B]ased on the Sorsogon City Police Station Memorandum dated September 23, 2020 (Annex A) the Office of the Governor is in consonance with said Memorandum's findings considering that there is a clear exhibition of legitimate activities undertaken by former UST head coach Aldin V. Ayo; that the actions performed by former Coach Aldin Ayo is in accordance with the health protocol and guidelines as per existing Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Disease and that there was no UST sanctioned team basketball training conducted in the domicile of Mr. Aldin V. Ayo or was there any prohibited basketball activities conducted by his guests outside of his residence within the jurisdiction of the province of Sorsogon, and that Mr. Aldin V. Ayo is not liable for violation of any health protocol pursuant EID-IATF guidelines and local executive orders in the Province of Sorsogon," the report read.

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The PNP memorandum cited in the report also stated that the UST group furnished the police all the necessary documents before heading to Capuy, Sorsogon declaring that they are not persons under monitoring (PUMs), did not have any COVID-19 symptoms for 14 days, were tested seven days prior to the trip, and secured all the necessary travel pass from the Joint Task Force COVID Shield.

A 14-day mandatory home quarantine was also put in place before the team went on a "personal development farm training," which was certified by the Capuy barangay captain, the PNP memorandum added.

It is not clear why the memorandum was released by the Sorsogon PNP and the provincial government, although the clearance could help Ayo's case in an investigation being conducted by a joint panel created by the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases.

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) are also conducting separate investigations six weeks since the issue surfaced following the axing of former UST team captain CJ Cansino.

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Sought for comment, CHED chair Prospero de Vera said their own investigation is not yet finished.

"The investigation of CHED on possible violations of CHED Advisories is ongoing," he said.

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September 27, 2020

Swimming coaches have hailed UK Coachings unique Performance Foundation Coach Support Programme as a fantastic opportunity that will benefit their athletes.

Seven coaches from across England Chris Littler (City of Birmingham), Greg King-Limb (Mount Kelly), Kevin Schofield (City of Leeds), Lewis Dunford (Guildford City), Matthew Smithurst (Loughborough University), Rachel Aldington (Millfield School) and Roberto Pavoni (Plymouth Leander) were all chosen in January to receive one-to-one support over 18 months.

A total of 47 coaches from 17 sports are taking part in the UK Coaching programme with the swimming coaches working with their counterparts from sports including athletics, boxing and gymnastics.

Now, three of the swimming coaches have shared their experiences of the unique course so far.

Mount Kellys assistant director of swimming Greg King-Limb said his UK Coaching mentor had helped him return to poolside after lockdown with a fresh mindset.

He added: Taking part in the UK Coaching Performance Foundations programme has been another great opportunity in my coaching career for a multitude of different reasons.

The last six months have been challenging for us all, but the support of the swimmers, coaches and staff at Mount Kelly alongside my UK Coaching Mentor, Alan Rapley, has provided the time and space to process my emotions ensured I returned to poolside with a fresh and open mindset ready for the season ahead.

As part of the programme, we are required to develop our own Individual Development Plan. The creation of this document has helped to provide clarity and timescale to the specific areas that I would like to develop throughout the programme and I am looking forward to developing this plan further over alongside Alan and Swim England Coach Development Manager, Lindsay Trimmings.

This process in itself is rare and unique in the swimming world, where coaches are always focused on helping others perform to the very highest level, but can sometimes neglect their own needs and personal development.

The UK Coaching Performance Foundations programme has undoubtedly provided me with the opportunity to reflect on my current coaching practice and prioritise my own learning which in turn will benefit the athletes I coach not only now but also in the future. Having access to all the UK Coaching resources and webinars during lockdown was a great way to stay engaged and explore different areas of coaching across a range of sports.

Furthermore, the Community of Practice sessions have provided a great platform to discuss coaching thoughts, ideas, feelings and frustrations with coaches from a variety of sports, enabling me to better understand the similarities and challenges faced by coaches in sports outside the aquatic sector.

All coaching programmes have a benefit in our development but the reason I am enjoying the UK Coaching Performance Foundations programme is because it is very specific to my personal needs.

It can be tailored around my coaching role at Mount Kelly to ensure I am gaining the very most from the programme to ultimately make me a better coach and person.

Lewis Dunford, the national performance squad specialist coach at Guildford City Swimming Club, said the course had helped him improve his coaching knowledge.

He said: I have found the course enjoyable and very rewarding so far.

Initially, I have had the opportunity to attend a UK Sport Workshop at Saracens Rugby Club. At this workshop I listened to some key-note speakers speak about their experiences in their specialist fields and on various topics of Sporting Performance.

During lockdown, UK Sport put on numerous online webinars covering a wide range of topics for us to access. These talks have included experts on the topics as well as International sportsmen and sportswomen offering their advice to the coaches in attendance.

We have monthly Zoom meetings to discuss personal areas of interests or areas of coaching we find challenging.

These meetings provide a good opportunity to speak to other high-performance coaches and bounce ideas off each other and have also allowed me to expand my network, providing me with a chance to improve my coaching knowledge.

I have been allocated a mentor who has helped me with my personal development and challenged me on my coaching and I have one-to-one meetings once a fortnight to update them on any developments with my coaching or any new areas of coaching that I want to explore.

My mentor and I have come up with an Individual Development Plan which will help to monitor my progress as a coach over the remainder of the course.

Overall, this course has benefitted my coaching by highlighting my areas of strength and areas of weakness.

This has then allowed me to personally invest some time in improving those aspects of my coaching.

This awareness has now allowed me to improve my coaching on a day-to-day basis and better inform me on how to deal with different situations.

The resources available to me have also allowed me to continue my development away from the programme and back in the working environment, helping me to give back to the coaching team and continuing their professional development.

Matt Smithurst is the assistant performance swimming coach at Loughborough University.

He said: For me, the whole programme is simply a fantastic opportunity to learn.

We discuss relevant topics with each other during our Community of Practice sessions and talk through problems we are facing with our athletes.

Everyone comes from different sports around the country and has different ideas which in turn helps you to form outside the box solutions to problems you face.

I find the expert sessions we have every tow or three weeks very interesting. Some experts are current/past coaches others, some are experts in specific areas like psychology.

Its refreshing and reassuring to hear expert coaches have faced similar problems on their way to success.

The programme challenges you by making you search within yourself for reasons why you do what you do and what you want to get out of the programme.

Whilst we are all invited to the same talks, everybodys UK Coaching Performance Foundations programme experience is unique we are encouraged to make it what we want it to be from our mentors.

Im looking forward to the remaining time I have on the programme.

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The time of year has comeit is National Hispanic Heritage Month. While we celebrate the Latinx community and its many contributions to American culture always here at Hoboken Girl, this month we take a pause to honor this diverse community and showcase resources for and by the Latinx community here in Hudson County and northern New Jersey at large. Many of the associations offer support for people of all backgrounds with a focus on the Latinx people. Read on to learn more about these organizations and ways to utilize their services or to even donate.

This adult education center and 501 3 serves and enhances the social, economic, and educational status of the Hispanic community. Areas of focus for the institution include health literacy, English as a second language, office technology skills, GED preparation, and more by offering web-based information and tools. For more information on the services offered, check out the Bergen Resource guide online.

Created back in 1999, the Latino Leadership Alliance of New Jersey {LLANJ} continues to carry out its mission of empowering Latinx communities to obtain political, economic, and social equality as well as to unify organizations and individuals in advocating for the rights of Latinx individuals in New Jersey. The opportunities and resources from the LLANJ are open to all and can be found here.

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Familia is a word used to describe the connections made through this north Jersey-based organization. As the name suggests, this chapter is dedicated to the recruitment and retention of nurses that identify as Hispanic. Beyond the nursing profession, the organization engages in projects and service missions such as bicycle donations during its National Night Out event in West New York and annual scholarship dinners for deserving nursing students. For career opportunities, donation links, resources, and events, visit the website here.

With the main mission to improve the lives of residents in Hudson County and to reduce the socio-economic gap for marginalized groups, this organization has created partnerships, hosted events, and built up the community in ways that truly make a difference. Throughout the year there are various events and projects where volunteers are needed. Learn more here.

Often referred to as PRAHD, this community organization was founded and gained 501 3 status in 1974. Since its inception, PRAHD has worked to ensure the success and advancement of those in need and has provided necessary human services to thousands throughout Middlesex, Union, and Hudson Counties. To learn about its work and services from education to housing to personal development and more, visit the site.

When business leaders saw the lack of mentorship and training available for Hispanic business owners over 28 years ago, this non-profit was formed. For over 28 years, the SHCC has been the voice of nearly 120,000 Hispanic-owned businesses in New Jersey. A full list of events, ways to support, and events can be found here.

For over 15 years this organization has been serving professionals that identify as Hispanic throughout the state of New Jersey. Through networking events and other opportunities, this community offers support in areas such as capital resources, professional development, human resources, business development, diversity branding, and more. With thousands of members, both professionals and students, ALPFA is the group to join when looking to advance in career. Check out the organizations upcoming virtual events and ways to benefit from this group here.

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Right before the turn of the century, this organization committed itself to address the needs of the Latinx community here in New Jersey. Since that time, the organization has supported both mental health professionals and the Latinx community at large through training, treatment, mentorship, advocacy work, and the development of resources. Any interested in learning more about its services or looking to donate can log onto the website here.

This national organization has made itself available to real estate agents in various areas of the country. Its north New Jersey chapter is dedicated to championing homeownership for Latinx individuals in this covering region. Thanks to the Board of Directors, community events that support both homeowners, as well as Hispanic real estate professionals, are available. Information on the organizations mission and upcoming events can be found via the website.

The mission of the York Street Project is to weave innovative programs that shelter, feed, educate, and promote the healing and independence of persons in need, especially women and their children. Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, the York Street Project expresses in direct service to the poor the religious congregations commitment to peace through justice. Learn more here.

WomenRising, is a local non-profit organization that has been a lifeline to women and families in need of financial assistance and emotional support due to being victims of domestic violence for over 100 years. WomenRising provides women and their families with access to helpful services. Some of the successful programs offered by the organization are the Domestic Violence Program, the Family Advocacy Program (FAP), and Family Support Services (FSS). Learn more here.

Hudson S.P.E.A.K.S. is a non-profit organization that assists survivors of sexual violence with free and confidential services. For Hudson County residents dealing with trauma of this kind, Hudson S.P.E.A.K.S. is an amazing and invaluable resource. This organization, which has been around since the mid-90s in Hudson County, also provides a 24-hour sexual assault bilingual helpline, and helps victims access services such as housing, but also provides individual and group counseling for survivors and their significant others. Learn more here.

Hudson Pride is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community-based organization located in Jersey City, which is also home to the largest LGBTQ community in New Jersey. Established in the 1990s, this wonderful organization serves as an advocate and social service provider for both the LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS communities in Hudson County. Some of the programs they offer are social/educational groups for LGBTQ youth, specialized support groups for transgender individuals and for gay/bisexual men, HIV prevention support groups for women of color {of any sexual orientation}, and many more. Learn more here.

The Urban League of Hudson County has been an effective agent of change in the community since 1972. They are a non-profit 501c3 community-based organization with a dedicated staff of professionals providing services in the areas of education, mentorship, economic development, job placement, childcare, family counseling, and programs for seniors. Learn more here.

Hudson County CASA believes every foster child deserves a safe and permanent home. Through the efforts of everyday people, court-appointed special advocates children gain access to medical, therapeutic, and educational services as well as enrichment activities. To help ensure that needed services and assistance are made available to children while helping to move them toward safe and permanent homes. Learn more here.

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Tue 29 September 2020 Institute of Business | Institute of the Arts | News release

The Changing Culture Programme (CCP) is a collaborativepartnership between the Brathay Trust, University of Cumbria and Theatre by the Lake.

It is one of 18 projects funded by Arts Council England as part of their Transforming Leadership strategy which aims to develop leaders who will change the culture of the arts sector in Cumbria and North Lancashire, and beyond.

Participants are seven months into the course and describe it as providing the time and tools to develop a career in the arts. CCP is for aspiring leaders in the arts, culture and heritage sector in Cumbria and North Lancashire, and aims to increase the diversity of arts leadership in the area, and prevent talent draining from rural to metropolitan centres.

There are currently 19 participants working on the two-year programme which blends academic modules, personal development through residential experiences, workplace learning in host organisations and mentoring opportunities.

On completing the course, participants will achieve a DipHE in Social Enterprise Leadership.

The participants embarked on the programme in January 2020. Despite the challenges created by the current pandemic, the course is still on track, and they continue to study for their academic modules remotely, supported by Brathay and university staff, using the resources available through University of Cumbrias library.

They are conversing regularly with the mentors matched with them by Theatre by the Lake and are continuing to engage with each other collaboratively.

The participants recruited to the course were identified as individuals already engaged in the arts who had a potential for leadership, but faced barriers to developing their leadership skills. Their backgrounds include the theatre, music production, event management and historic costuming, and the group come from all over Cumbria and North Lancashire, from Workington to Blackpool, Carlisle to Barrow.

One student recruited to the course is Greg Webzell, a local entrepreneur who runs an ice cream business, and who has thrown mini festivals in the area for the last two years, providing a platform for emerging performers of live music, comedy and also screening films and digital work.

He originally applied to the course because it sounded interesting and I hoped it would give me some relevant training to deliver events, which is something I've done a bit of myself but not ever read into much theory around. Also the networking opportunity of meeting fellow peers in the Cumbria and north Lancashire area was appealing and has proven really useful for contacts that can help me deliver and collaborate with to produce events.

He went on to say: Through the course I've met a whole new community of people and I think everyone you meet changes your life a bit; engaging with this community has given me a new perspective to look at life more broadly, and it's been a welcome relief in these uncertain times to see how people are adapting to continue. There are really great examples of creative problem solving to overcome the awful position many people and organisations in the arts have been hit with.

Richard Elder from Rosehill Theatre has been mentoring me and has been a huge help in making me think about what I can do and how to reach aspirations and make them a reality I can deliver. Hes also made me aware of support that's out there and available that I can make use of. I think a major unexpected benefit is the lights turning on to see the network that already exists; a lot of people are very generous with their time and happy to help.

Theatre by the Lakes Executive Director James Cobbold said: We are delighted to be working with the Brathay Trust and University of Cumbria on the Changing Culture Programme, and are incredibly proud of the participants who have already achieved so much, despite the circumstances. The current pandemic has shown us even more how valuable and vital the arts are to peoples lives, and to their health, wellbeing and happiness. Through CCP we aim to equip the leaders of tomorrow with the skills, knowledge and experience needed to develop the local arts provision and offer for our community into the future.

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As part of an initiative aimed at recruiting teachers who represent the students they serve, Dallas ISD has hired 13 Black male professionals and put them on the path toward becoming licensed teachers who will lead classrooms next semester.

The Adjunct Teacher Dallas Residency Program is designed to recruit Black male teachers to serve in high-priority campuses.

"Evidence shows that Black students who have at least one Black educator in elementary school are more likely to graduate from high school, college and be career-ready," said John Vega, deputy chief of Dallas ISD's Human Capital Management (HCM). "Having someone who looks like you to teach you has a great impact on a student's future success. We believe that the more teachers that we can get in front of our students that look like them, the more successful the students will be."

The teacher residency program is in response to the resolution on the Commitment of Dallas ISD to Black Students and Black Lives. In a special called board meeting in June, the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees unanimously agreed to identify high-need issues and reconvene with Superintendent Michael Hinojosa within 30 days to begin to take actions to achieve measurable improvements for Black students in Dallas ISD over the next year.

Jairus McClinton is one of the inductees of the first cohort who works as an adjunct teacher in Lincoln High School and Humanities/Communications Magnet. He graduated with a degree in Music Performance and a minor in Literature from Auburn University and is currently teaching Pre-AP English at the early college high school.

McClinton was already working as a teacher assistant for a special education program in Memphis, Tennessee. His love for teaching inspired him to move to Dallas and apply for the adjunct teacher residency. He aims to be a relatable role model and wants his students to understand that they too can build a career and work as professionals in any field.

As a first-year teacher, he hopes that his affinity for music, his knowledge of literature and his cultural background will inspire his students to see a sea of possibilities ahead.

Jairus McClinton, an adjunct teacher in Lincoln High School and Humanities/Communications Magnet, is one of the first candidates to participate in the Dallas ISD Adjunct Teacher Dallas Residency Program.

"My goal is for my students to understand that I am a genuine individual who actually cares about their success and about the decisions that they make," McClinton said. "I want them to come to me, whether they are Black, White, or Hispanic; whoever you are. I want to be that teacher that they point to and say 'that is my favorite teacher, right there, because I can talk to him and be real with him about my situation."

The 13 members of this initial cohort have been assigned a campus this semestermost of them are serving in elementary schoolswhere they are receiving pedagogy instruction and practical classroom experience. The Racial Equity Office is training the adjunct teachers on understanding and addressing equity issues and empathizing and supporting their students' cultural and social and emotional needs.

Dallas ISD is compensating the future educators as full-time employees and adjunct teachers throughout their residency until the spring, when they will return to their campus as certified teachers.

"This is an aggressive approach to putting Black male teachers in front of our black students, particularly our African American young boys, who we have learned (through data) are prone to higher rates of out-of-school suspensions, and lower levels of academic achievement. In many instances we've missed opportunities to differentiate instruction by teaching our students the way they learn rather than using a one size fits all instructional approach," said Sharon Quinn, deputy chief of the Racial Equity Office (REO). "Not only will this first cohort begin to fill the void of male teachers in our elementary schools, it will also place positive, Black male role models in front of our students. When they see a well-spoken, well dressed, successful African American male teacher who is with them every day, demonstrating care for the academic, social, and emotional needs, the impact will be great and far reaching. They will see someone who is not only interested in their mind, but also in their future wellbeing."

HCM is working closely with REO to provide Cultural Intelligence training to the adjunct teachers. The 13 members of the first cohort will receive monthly professional development on topics such as dismantling racism, talking to students about not being silent and helping kids to express what they feel if they have encountered any types of inequities in their life.

"We're wanting the teachers to be aware that many students may not have gotten off to a great start and may not have the best academic or financial background. However, their commitment to be a classroom teacher can play a significant role in changing their lives' trajectory," Quinn said. "Being aware of the cultural background and challenges faced by your students fosters a sense of empathy and pride. Instead of feeling sorry for them, you put yourself in their place and teach them as though they are your very own. You teach with their future in mind. The pride that you feel when you see them responding to your presence and pedagogy are irreplaceable. When our students see that you care for them and are willing to teach them with tough love and a tender heart, they can and will thrive and live up to their potential.

REO plans to implement Cultural Intelligence training to all educators and central staff.

Career transitioners who want to become teachers

While the Adjunct Teacher Dallas Residency Program is a new initiative, HCM has been recruiting professionals to lead district classrooms for years.

The district's Alternative Certification Program is a highly successful program that trains college graduates who studied a career outside of teaching to follow their passion and lead a classroom.

Director of Alternative Certification Program Torey Willis leads this effort and is also overseeing the new residence program. Her main goal is to ensure that every individual who wants to transition into education is prepared for their first year as a Dallas ISD teacher. She was surprised when in less than five months, more than 500 applicants showed interest in the residency program.

"We wanted to ensure that our initial induction is protected. We want to make sure that all of our systems are structured, and we want to look at their transition to full-time teacher," Willis said. "We were looking for applicants who could show perseverance. We were looking for someone who could transition into the profession being an adjunct teacher, and paralleling with the Alternative Certification Program, and being able to balance the job requirements and also the day-to-day functionality that they're responsible for. We were also looking for candidates who could understand the concept of applying theory into practice."

HCM male of color

This press release was produced by the Dallas Independent School District. The views expressed here are the author's own.

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Aubrey Daniel as JAG prosecutor.

Aubrey M. Daniel III, an alumnus of the University of Virginia and the University of Richmond law school, made his name as a young Judge Advocate General captain who successfully prosecuted the court-martial of Lt. William L. Calley Jr. for his role in the infamous My Lai Massacre. Daniel went on, after his military career, to become a top litigator with the Williams & Connolly LLP law firm. If you Google his name, youll find that he won widespread recognition (or notoriety) for a 1970 letter he penned to Richard M. Nixon, taking the president to task for comments he made about My Lai. Now Daniel, retired and living in Italy, has authored another letter, this one addressed to James E. Ryan, president of UVa, on the topic of profane political statements appended to room doors on the Lawn.

It is a lengthy missive, so, for the convenience of readers, I will summarize the key points. But I would urge you to read the full letter.

Ryan has stated that he is powerless to act because removing the infamous Fuck UVa sign would violate of freedom of speech protected by the First Amendment of the Constitution. Daniel outlines three distinct grounds for doing what Ryan seems to reluctant to do.

2. Ryans duty is to enforce the Universitys standards for discourse found in The University of Virginia Student Rights and Responsibilities, which obligate students to conduct themselves in a manner that is civil and compatible with the Universitys function as a educational institution. The use of profanity violates the principle of civil discourse.

3. Underneath the Fuck You headliner, the student author wrote a series of descriptors under the sub-head of UVA Operating Cost. One was KKKops. This is the quintessential illustration of a defamatory statement, and defamation is not protected by the First Amendment.

Whether you agree with Daniels logic or not, this is an important letter, and it is being distributed widely among UVa alumni. Given Daniels stature, Ryan and the Board of Visitors have no choice but to respond.

Here follows the letter:

Dear President Ryan,

Where would you be without Thomas Jefferson? You wouldnt be the President of The University of Virginia because it would not exist. The Presidency of The University is a great honor and carries with it great responsibilities including protecting a very important piece of public property.

My name is Aubrey M Daniel III.

This is not the first time I have written a letter to a President. Almost fifty years ago, I wrote a letter to then President of the United States, Richard M. Nixon. Like today, it was a turbulent time in our country. The country was divided over the War in Vietnam. At that time, I was 29 years old, a graduate of The University and T. C. Williams School of Law, and a JAGC Captain. I was the chief prosecutor in the court-martial of Lt. William L. Calley, Jr. for his role in the My Lai Massacre, the slaughter of old men, women, children, and babies. Those victims were the enemy in the eyes of some and inhuman gooks in the eyes of others. Though they were not white, the color of their skin made no difference to me under the law. I strongly believe ALL lives matter. The verdict caused the greatest national reaction of any case ever tried. It had been an enormous responsibility for me to reveal to the world the truth about what happened in My Lai. It was a painful experience both for me and for the country.

My letter to President Nixon dealt with issues that were important to our republic: respect for the laws; the enforcement of those laws to see that justice was done; the protection of the constitutional rights of individuals; and the responsibility of the chief executive to support the rule of law without political bias.

I never expected the letter to be published and praised by the New York Times and by almost every other major newspaper in the country. The countrys verdict on the verdict was one that I had not anticipated. It was difficult for me to have written that letter then, as it is difficult for me to write this letter today.

I wrote it because I was shocked and dismayed by what I was seeing and hearing in the country. Fifty years later, I am equally shocked and appalled at what I observe happening at The University, namely, the doors on The Lawn being defaced with profanity and defamatory language.

I live in Italy, far away from the cauldron of the public debate and chaos that is occurring in the United States. This distance has afforded me the time for reflection and analysis without the added pressure of being there. In writing this, I am proud to be an advocate for those who have been affected and offended by what has occurred. Why should I do this? Why should I say anything? Im compelled by my conscience, my sense of right and wrong, my love for the Constitution, and my love for The University. My love for The University began when I was a young boy growing up in Orange. It has always been a great honor to say that I graduated from President Jeffersons University.

I found your statement Addressing Free Speech in The University totally inadequate to justify the decision you have made to do nothing about the defacement of the door on The Lawn. I wish I could have been there when you met with the student who defaced the door by writing Fuck UVA. We agree that profanity on the sign is offensive, but I wonder if when you met her she showed any remorse for having written it? Did you tell her, at a minimum, she used very poor judgement? I hope you told her that the language she used was entirely inappropriate and violated the code of conduct set forth in the Students Rights and Responsibilities.

I am not sure you fully appreciate the intensity of the feelings that many of us alumni share. The Lawn is a place of honor to which she brought dishonor. The University historically has been a place of honor which she has dishonored.

You seem to take comfort from the fact your legal counsel stated there is no doubt that the speech on the sign is protected by the First Amendment. You likely were relieved to have this advice so that you could avoid having to take any action. It is rare to see any legal opinion that asserts no doubt. Predicting legal outcomes with such certainty can be risky and they often prove to be wrong.

I wonder whether your counsel and you, as a distinguished lawyer, fully analyzed the content of the sign. Freedom of speech is not without limitations. Freedom of speech is not a defense for the commission of a crime, i.e. Va Code section 18.2-138 damaging or defacing public buildings or property, nor is it a defense for defamation by associating certain individuals with the KKK.

It seems you overlooked one of your fundamental duties to protect the public image of The University and the architectural genius of Thomas Jeffersons creation. After all, The University of Virginia is a recognized UNESCO Heritage Site. This high honor of international recognition gives it the same status that has been accorded to the Pyramids of Egypt, the Taj Mahal in India, the Acropolis in Greece and the Colosseum in Italy. There are only 1007 such sites in the entire world and only 21 in the United States. The University of Virginia is the only university in the entire country to receive such an honor.

UNESCO has written that Jeffersons Monticello and Academical Village precinct are notable for the originality of their plans and designs and for the refinement of their proportions and dcor. Jeffersons attention to detail and symmetry is evident. The doors are an important architectural element of the total design. They were not designed to be ugly billboards. It is a ridiculous proposition to suggest that the First Amendment of the United States Constitution prohibits The University from maintaining and protecting the architectural beauty and harmony of the buildings on the Lawn. Wholly apart from the words that are ugly and offensive, the entire appearance of these doors has been defaced. Would The University allow students to change the color of the doors to fit their taste?

According to The Universitys regulations, Lawn residents should respect their living space as a place of historic value and as the public face of The University. It is a privilege to live in a room on The Lawn, and that privilege is conditioned on the students agreement to comply with the rules governing its use. That agreement has been breached by their conduct.

The University is so unique and famous that people pay for a tour. You should be embarrassed that a recent review was posted on a public forum stating, The famous lawn lined with student housing, is a pretty walk (though UVA mistakenly allows students living there to plaster their doors with unsightly junk). How could that be permitted to happen?

In addition to the fundamental duty to protect the aesthetics of The Lawn, it is also the fundamental duty to enforce The Universitys standard for discourse. I have read and studied The University of Virginia Student Rights and Responsibilities. These have been translated into Chinese, Spanish and Korean reflecting the diversity of the student body. These standards state:

Students can freely examine and exchange diverse ideas in an orderly manner inside and outside the classroom.

When students have grievances, they have access to established procedures for respectfully presenting and addressing their concerns / complaints to The University.

Students have the right to expect prompt and courteous responses from The University.

As for Student responsibilities, The exercise and preservation of these freedoms and rights require a respect for the rights of all in the community.

Students enrolling in the University assume an obligation to conduct themselves in a manner that is civil and compatible with the Universitys function as an educational institution.

These standards make it clear that the free exchange of ideas must be civil, respectful, courteous, and orderly. These are not high ideals too difficult to achieve. They merely reflect common courtesy without profane name calling, obscenities, and defamatory accusations. Were not the messages posted on the Students doors in violation of these fundamental requirements?

What is the response to Fuck UVA? Is it Dont Fuck UVA.? This is hardly the type of debate for intellectual discourse at a major university whose role is to educate and foster personal development and character. Isnt the imperfect pursuit of high ideals made more difficult if the standards of conduct used to get there are not enforced?

Now I want to turn to the two legal limitations on free speech, defamation and the commission of a crime. Below the FUCK UVA headline, in bold letters, is written:

UVA OPERATING COST KKKOPs GENOCIDE -SLAVERY -DISABILITY -BLACK-BROWN LIFE

The Restatement (Second) torts sec. 559 lists membership in the Ku Klux Klan as the quintessential illustration of a defamatory statement. When you met with the student, did you confront her with the fact that her statement was defamatory? What proof did she give you to support her claim that the police are members of the Ku Klux Klan? If she presented you with none, both hers and your decision not to have taken immediate action were reckless. The UVA Police and local police are entitled to protection against defamation. At a minimum, the sign should have been taken down immediately since defamation is not protected by the First Amendment.

I was provided with an account of an incident by Alumnus Bert Ellis who observed the sign then talked to the student and you. He reports that you said, You were working on it. He returned to find the sign still up and being protected by two University Ambassadors. Did you not consider this to be an insult to the feelings of the alumni and to the police by choosing to protect the sign over those who have been loyal to and protect The University?

And then, there was the television interview. Was this before or after you met with her? She explained that one of her motivations was to encourage the community to defund the police. Does the University support defunding the police? Is not that, a radical concept?

The First Amendment is not a defense to committing the crime of VA Code section 18.2-138 damaging or (emphasis added) defacing public buildings or property. Defacing the doors on the Lawn violates this criminal statue. Would not enforcing that law deter further violations? With every new sign there is a new criminal violation. Have you forgotten that UVA property is the property of the people of the Commonwealth of Virginia? Is it permissible to have the publics property defaced in this manner?

Many believe as I do that any student who has that level of disrespect for The University is not worthy of its degree. Should any university that wants to be great and good tolerate this kind of behavior from its students? The University, is indeed, remarkable. That is because Thomas Jefferson created a world renowned architectural environment for the education of its students. You said that we should acknowledge with humility and gratitude the efforts of past administrations, faculty, students and devoted alumni.

You should have included Thomas Jefferson in that list. What has happened here is more than a slight stumble along the way. It has made the journey much, much, more difficult by allowing students to drive us further apart with profane, abusive, disrespectful, and defamatory public statements.

How can any leader of an institution who has any self-respect and respect for the institution he leads tolerate this type of conduct? You should be embarrassed and ashamed by your lack of action and question whether you deserve the position of President. If you stand on the legal advice you were given, that advice failed to account for both the facts and the law. It certainly does not appear to be free from political influence. The public has a right to know whether or not there has been political pressure from any source to take no action. All documents, communications of any nature should be preserved so that they may be obtained under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. Public hearings should be held on this issue to determine whether legislation is required. They should be held on both state and federal level. It is clear that The University and Monticello need more protection as a UNESCO Heritage Site than they have received. Therefore, I will be asking for federal legislation to protect this site, making defacing or damaging it a federal felony punishable by a minimum of one year in prison to a maximum of five years.

Your tenure as President of The University is finite, but Thomas Jeffersons legacy is lasting.

I am thankful his legacy has enriched my life.

God Bless America, The Land I love.

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Mysore/Mysuru: Cleaning of the premises of historic Khadi Gramodyog Mandali at Badanavalu village in Nanjangud taluk of Mysuru district and garlanding Gandhijis bust marked World Tourism Day on Sept. 27.

The staff of Tourism Department cleared the weeds in the entire area. This time, the Tourism Day was celebrated at the Khadi Mandali to coincide with special impetus being given to promotion of Rural Tourism in Karnataka Tourism Policy 2020-25.

The Department has taken up the project at a cost of Rs. 100 crore to develop the Khadi Gramodyog Mandali on the lines of Sabarmati Ashram in Gujarat.

This centre has a rich history too. Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi had visited Badanavalu village in 1927 and 1932 to promote cottage industries as well as rural development during pre-independence period.

He wanted manufacturing of indigenously produced goods to promote the sale of Swadeshi items in Indian market. The Khadi Mandali was established in 1927 as per Gandhijis wishes and started manufacturing Khadi products.

With the Khadi Centre in shambles, noted theatre personality Prasanna and a group of volunteers stayed in the village and rebuilt the sheds besides holding meetings, workshops, street performances and visual arts. Padayatras were held from various parts of the State and culminated at Badanavalu for National Convention for Sustainable Living.

Artistes, activists and leaders of various peoples movement had camped with Prasanna and joined hands in temporarily resurrecting the centre. Noted Bollywood actor, late Irrfan Khan had visited the Centre to extend support to the cause of Prasanna.

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Presently, 50-60 employees are working in this Khadi Centre, according to Tourism Department Deputy Director.

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Promoting Rural Tourism: Badanavalu Khadi Centre to be developed on the lines of Sabarmati Ashram - Star of Mysore

Ramgarh: Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis asserted on Tuesday that the BJP alliance was "far ahead" of the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar and will win the assembly election with a thumping majority.

Fadnavis, who visited the Chhinnamastika Devi temple in Ramgarh, about 70 km from Ranchi, refused to elaborate and only added that he was on a spiritual visit.

He reached Ranchi in a plane from Bihar after completing a day-long visit to the state and then travelled to Ramgarh by road to offer prayers at the temple. But the temple was closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the senior BJP leader had to offer prayers from outside the temple gate, said the priest Subashish Panda.

Fadnavis also visited the saint Boriya Baba at his ashram near the confluence of the holy Damodar and Bhairavi rivers. He spent one and half hours there, said another priest, Jayant Panda, who accompanied him during the visit to the ashram.

Sandeep Singh, the deputy commissioner of Ramgarh, told PTI that Fadnavis left Jharkhand within 72 hours of his arrival and as per the COVID-19 protocol if someone leaves the state within 72 hours, he could skip the mandatory 14-day quarantine.

The assembly election in Bihar is scheduled in three phases on October 28, November 3 and 7. The counting of votes will take place on November 10.

This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.

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