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School Board Approves New CATE Computers, Power Easements at New High School

By: Jeremy Handel, Staff [email protected] The Career and Technical Education (CATE) program in Woodruff will be getting new computers after the District Four Board of Trustees approved the purchase at their February meeting. The Board also approved an easement for Duke Energy at the new high school site to ease future equipment relocations and repairs. The CATE program…

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just how many official tumblr blogs are there? i just recently found out that this one and changes exists which seems less than ideal

Hey, @limelocked!

Great question! We have, we hope, a great answer for you. First up is a comprehensive list of all of current active staff blogs.

You can find ’em by simply searching each name, + @, in the search bar. (i.e., @action)

@action: Highlighting Tumblr’s long-standing social justice priorities of racial justice, mental health, equality, and beyond.

@art Exploring and featuring original artists on Tumblr.

@artistalley: Supporting local artists on Tumblr by buying directly from their storefronts.

@artistpicks: Monthly curated experience by artists and creators on Tumblr.

@best-of-reblogs: A curated collection of some of the best reblog threads on Tumblr.

@bigweekon: Tumblr’s beloved podcast highlighting recent trends, memes, and more.

@blackexcellence: A showcase of things all Black, all excellent, past and present—literature, fashion, music, historical spotlights, and beyond.

@books: Exclusive interviews and curated content from authors, publishers, and book fans.

@changes: Your go-to for new Tumblr launches, bug fixes, and updates on platform.

@creatrs: A network that connects artists, makers, and builders with brands.

@emporium: The Official Blog of the Tumblr Shop™, run by Brick Whartley back from the Island.

@entertainment: Exclusive content and features from across TV, film, and streaming.

@engineering: Behind-the-scenes work on how Tumblr engineers build Tumblr.

@fandom: Home of Fandometrics, Tumblr’s weekly ranking of entertainment properties.

@fashion: Runways to streetwear and every style in between.

@featured: Featuring exclusive content from Tumblr’s many good, good blogs.

@gaming: Exclusive and curated content across mainstream and indie games.

@getloudr An in-kind ad donation program dedicated to amplifying marginalized voices.

@happytuesday: A blog dedicated to all our Tumblr Tuesdays, posts featuring users based on a weekly theme.

@humans: A blog we use so we can reply in the notes of various posts.

@kpop: Exclusive content and a curated experience of K-Pop on Tumblr.

@labs: A way for engineers at Tumblr to experiment in public.

@music: Exclusive content and features on all your favorite musical artists.

@postitforward: Supporting the community with resources for mental health, self-care, and wellness.

@prideplus: Your home for all things LGBTQIA+ on Tumblr.

@radar: Sharing four pieces of original posts from Tumblr artists per day, hand-curated by our team from across the globe.

@staff: The ultimate source for big news, platform updates, and everything that makes Tumblr, Tumblr.

@support: News, tips, and nerdy details from Tumblr Support.

@tee: A blog from your friendly neighborhood Tumblr user, Tee.

@todayontumblr: Daily curated content around trending topics on Tumblr.

@wip: Dedicated to feedback and questions from Tumblr users to Tumblr staff.

There’s more. For our global audiences, you can find all the localized Staff blogs. They’re linked here!

We also have a carousel in the feed somewhere called “Official Blogs,” but it might be that we need to make that more obvious or provide a dedicated feed or page somewhere.

Leave that last point with us, but we hope that helps! Thanks for your question, and have a good day.

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Kate narrating a documentary about bee-keeping and honeymaking? Earthshot giving us a 6 episode documentary series about their winners narrated by Cate Blanchett or a 2-hour special about Cape Town and South Africa (and every Earthshot city) by David Attenborough or a local expert? A 30-minute travel program about Cornwall by the Duchy of Cornwall? 3-minute YouTube videos about their charities and patronages produced by the people who work there or who benefit from services posted ahead of their visits? William narrating a documentary about his homeless initiative in Cornwall? A summer exhibition in KP’s display hall of Kate’s dresses or a Kate-curated show of the Royal Collection or loans from her patronages?

Yes, yes, and yes!!!! William and Catherine really are the first gen of royals to belong wholly to the social media generation. They should use it’s global reach much more expansively and more expertly. 

For Catherine: yes to beekeeping lol! Show the children - during small, limited vignettes - helping her. Further though, she has a degree in Art History. The BRF/RCT has a priceless art collection, most of it largely unseen/unknown by the greater public. Pair these two gems together in some (“fun yet informative”) documentaries…even a series. Same for the BRF photo collection. The BRF has been photographed by iconic photographers…Cecil Beaton, Richard Avedon (D/Dss of Windsor lol), Annie Leibowitz, Mario Testino (those stunning Diana photos). Sure, some of it’s been done before, but let the people see these treasures again in an updated modern media presentation - interspersed/“edited” :) with pertinent film footage and interviews - and hosted by Catherine.

And not just the BRF art/photography treasures, but ditto for their fashion (an entire series in itself!), jewelry/tiaras (what exactly IS inside the Royal Vault, anyway, hiding unseen?), castles/palaces/homes (let’s see inside Balmoral, Sandringham, Kensington, Adelaide Cottage (limited access), Frogmore House - but minus Frog Cott…we already know what Soho House design looks like, although Frog Cott cemetery might be informative…), priceless antique furniture, properties/gardens, horse stables and animals, even their vehicles (rare carriages, automobiles, boats, aircraft)! How about a documentary on the Royal Ballet, hosted by Catherine and Charlotte, w footage included of Granny Diana at the RB? Each of these categories could easily fill an episode, presented by C. The catch, of course, would be to present all of this “to the people” in a way that doesn’t scream “let y'all eat cake!” but rather “this is yours, be proud of its beauty and history, which also is yours” ala Jackie Kennedy at the White House.

And separately from the above “fine arts” themes, yes, let’s also see much more in-depth coverage - by William and Catherine - of their charities and the bts work/progress involved, especially as related to Early Years research and work!

For William: yes to a documentary tour and inside look at the Duchy of Cornwall (that is much larger than just Cornwall lol)! William could pilot the helicopter - filmed up-close-and-personal inside the cockpit - as he takes us on the tour, with on-the-ground coverage as well, of course. And YES to expanded coverage of Earthshot and the ongoing progress of its winners (and nominees). Show the people what innovations Earthshot is catalyzing. This also has the built in advantage of appealing to youth, diversity/CW, and cutting edge climate change concerns….ie, the future. BTW tie in Earthshot with the Duchy of Cornwall and show us how the Duchy is incorporating climate change initiatives…organic farming, wind power, sustainability, re-planting, etc.

All of this could be widely and easily disseminated to a large, young, global audience both on social media/KP youtube and via media networks (ITV, BBC, etc.). Get busy, William and Catherine! Make your impending future reign a glorious one, a British Renaissance! (From an American fan with British ancestry)

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My hope is for Kate to include the kids in one of her promo videos for her Christmas carol service. I’d love to see them decorating a tree together or baking holiday cookies while they’re still young and small(ish).

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ASIAN HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER NEWSLETTER ISSUE 38

DERMATOLOGY OCTOBER FESTIVAL

Asian Hospital’s Department of Dermatology celebrated its 20th year anniversary with the theme “October Festival of Dermatology and the Arts”.

To kick off the celebration, they started their activities by giving free consultation last October 11 titled “Salamat Derma Dok: Free Skin Clinic” and a free painting session last October 14 titled “Beauty in Art: A Painting Session Workshop”.

Last October 17, the department opened its main ceremony with a ribbon cutting of the art exhibit and a selfie and caption contest in the Main Lobby of the Asian Hospital and Medical Center. Part of the proceeds will be donated to the Asian Hospital Psoriasis Club charity projects.

As part of the Happy@Work program, the department launched a musical event last October 18 for all AHMC doctors and employees. The program started with a song number from Asian Hospital’s talented singer, Ms. Selena Carlos, followed by the performances of the rising talents Tamara and the 647 band. The music festival ended with the performance of the popular Filipino alternative rock band, Mayonnaise.

The activities concluded with a lay webinar titled “Stayupdated@AsianDerm: Learn from the Skin Experts”. Interesting topics on skin care were discussed by our expert dermatologists: “Skin Care 101: The Right Order of Application” by Dr. Jose Giovanni Dimayuga, “Safe and Effective Treatment for Mild to Moderate Acne, How to Get Rid of Dark Spots, Uneven Skin Tone, and Scars, Hair Loss and Hair Fall Causes” by Dr. Gaile Robredo-Vitas, “Psoriasis 101: What you need to know” by Dr. Clarisse Mendoza, “Dermatology Laser and Light on Spotlight” by Dr. Jacqueline Luna, For the latest updates and upcoming events, you may visit the Asian Hospital’s Facebook page – facebook.com/AsianHospitalPH. f

LEARN MORE ABOUT BREAST CANCER WITH DR. NORIEGA

Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women around the world. Both men and women can have breast cancer. Proper awareness and early detection can make a very significant difference.

Asian Hospital’s Breast Surgeon, Dr. Joseph Thomas Noriega, talked about Breast Cancer on CNN’s Med Talk Health Talk last October 17. If you missed CNN’s Med Talk Health Talk on “Breast Cancer”, the video may be viewed anytime at Asian Hospital’s Facebook page – facebook.com/AsianHospitalPH. f

STEP UP FOR BONE HEALTH

Asian Hospital’s Department of Internal Medicine Section of Endocrinology held a Lay Webinar titled “Step Up for Bone Health: An Osteoporosis Lay Webinar” last October 20.

Interesting topics were discussed by our expert speakers, Dr, Monica Therese Cating-Cabral, Endocrinologist, shared her expertise in her lecture on “Osteoporosis 101” and Mr. Aldrin Paelbilan, Physical Therapist, shared his knowledge on “Healthy Bones Improves Quality of Life”. For the latest updates and upcoming events, you may visit the Asian Hospital’s Facebook page – facebook.com/AsianHospitalPH. f

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Veterans ASCEND Announces the Launch of CATE

Veterans ASCEND Announces the Launch of CATE

Artificial Intelligence Updates and Expansions Earn a Name with a Mission SIMPSONVILLE, SC, USA, September 6, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Veterans ASCEND, a nation-wide military talent sourcing platform, today announced the launch of CATE, an impressive proprietary artificial Intelligence (AI) technology that powers the system. The newly-named program is an acronym for Career Ai Talent…

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Project 15

Apprenticeship Program Name: Radio Campbuzz Project Name: RJ for Rangdhonu and script writer for shows Program Date: Fall 2017 – Fall 2018 Program Description: I joined this program when Kashfia Ma’am was the advisor for the program. She assigned me to a RJ position for a weekly show called, “Rangdhonu”. And I had to write the script for the show as well. What I had to do was be a host for the show and the show is about pop culture and entertainment. So we had to talk about any new update on Hollywood and Bollywood. Program Justification: What the show provided was to let the students know about any pop culture and to let them enjoy some entertainment before going back to class. There were other shows but this show made me realize how fun it is to be a RJ. Due to this show, I was even awarded the best RJ in Radio Campbuzz of Spring 2018. Program Name: Rangdhonu. Program Time: Every Wednesday from 12 pm to 1 pm.

Picture 1: This is me before the show of Rangdhonu at the station.

Picture 2: This is the poster that declared that Nabeela apu and I were the host of the show, Rangdhonu, on social media.

Picture 3: This was the award and the certificate of me winning the best RJ.

Script for the 5th Rangdhonu show: Written by: Wangkhem Thonglen

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Sonam Kapoor ties the knot! Celebrity marriages are always the talk of the town, especially when it is the much-awaited wedding of one of Bollywood's most beloved stars, Sonam Kapoor. In an event of grand celebrations, Sonam Kapoor has finally tied the knot last Tuesday, May 8, with her long-time boyfriend Anand Ahuja. For those who don't know, Anand Ahuja is a businessman who has founded his own fashion brand named Bhane. His Delhi-based business has made him quite successful despite his young age, and fans know him well for always being addressed fondly in Sonam's online posts. The couple is active on social media, and has never failed to win hearts through their messages of adoration and love. Radio Cambuzz wishes the couple a happy conjugal life!

SaRa May 12 marked the grand opening of SaRa's first showroom in Mirpur. The fashion house made a huge statement with endorsements from stars like Sara Zaker, Oyshee, Shahtaj, Pritom, Xefer, Azim, Doyel and many others. They were present during the opening, along with the owner S.M Khaled.

RABINDRA FESTIVALS AROUND THE COUNTRY The celebration of 157th birth anniversary of Tagore in Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka. Artistes performed in a programme by Jayita Rabindra Sangeet Shomillon Porishod in Mymensingh. Artistes did a cultural show in Rabindra Mela, Channel i premises, Dhaka. Artistes from Bangladesh and India performed in Rabindra Festival in Shelaidah Kuthibari, Kushtia. Also Sirajganj.

30 years of BAMBA - More than just bands After a break of almost four years, Bangladesh Musical Bands Association, better known as BAMBA, recently arranged a mega concert, 'BAMBA Live Chapter 1', in Dhaka. The turnout was huge, with the spacious hall room of the International Convention Centre, Bashundhara, filled to the brim with fans eager to get a glimpse of their favorite bands and listen to their all-time hits. 11 of the 27 bands under the umbrella of BAMBA, including Warfaze, Miles, Shunno, Aurthohin, Nemesis, Vikings, Feedback, Dalchhut, Maq O' Dhaka, Pentagon and Arbovirus performed at the concert. Star Showbiz recently invited BAMBA to participate at a roundtable discussion at The Daily Star Centre. Hamin Ahmed, President of BAMBA; Sheikh Monirul Alam Tipu, General Secretary; Fuad Naser Babu, Vice President; Maqsoodul Haque (Mac), Executive Committee Member; Mohammad Ali Shumon, Treasurer; and Doza Alan, CEO, SkyTracker Limited, took part in the roundtable discussion. It was facilitated by Star Showbiz Editor Rafi Hossain. The discussion focused on BAMBA's current activities and the way forward in the face of the challenges confronting our music industry.

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Zoe Saldana on the Hollywood Walk of Fame After smashing success as the alien warrior Gamora in the Guardians of the Galaxy films and more recently, Avengers: Infinity War, Zoe Saldana is on a path to eternal stardom, literally. She joins the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Charlie Chaplin and her co-actor Chris Pratt, by receiving her very own star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Zoe Saldana took to Instagram to express her gratitude, saying she is blessed and honored to be a part of the history of Hollywood. “May this open more doors for Latinx and all other under-represented community!” she further stated. Zoe Saldana has also appeared in James Cameron's 2009 film Avatar and the recent Star Trek trilogy. Being a constant presence in blockbuster sci-fi and fantasy films, Zoe Saldana is expected to become a top name in this specific genre quite soon. 2018 71st Cannes Film Festival From Tuesday May 8th til Saturday May 19th. Australian actress Cate Blanchett has been named as the President of the Jury. Asghar Farhadi's psychological thriller Everybody Knows, starring Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz and Ricardo Darín, opened the festival and competes in the Main Competition section The Han Solo spinoff Solo: A Star Wars Story touched down Tuesday at the Cannes Film Festival, bringing its cast and a full-sized Chewbacca to the French Riviera extravaganza. Director Ron Howard, wearing a hat that read “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away,” introduced his cast before the film’s international premiere at Cannes. Sonam Kapoor wows at the red carpet of Cannes Film Festival 2018. Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai Bachchan once again stole the show as she walked the prestigious red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, this time in a stunning ultra-violet, blue and red gown that reflected the metamorphosis of a butterfly. History was made at this year's 71st  Cannes Film Festival on Saturday as 82 women, representing the limited number of women filmmakers selected over its more than seven-decade history, made a symbolic walk up the red carpet. The stars, filmmakers and other professionals ascended the steps of the Palais des Festivals at the Cannes Film Festival, protesting for the solidarity of the women in the industry who are struggling for a voice, equal pay, as well as a safer work place. The five female members of this year's Cannes jury-- Cate Blanchett, Kristen Stewart, Ava DuVernay, Lea Seydoux and Burundian singer Khadja Nin, along with Jane Fonda, Salma Hayek and Marion Cotillard were among the group of women.

Link 3 Mim Mantasha Superstar in the making Winning the country's biggest pageant is not an ordinary feat. Mim Mantasha has won not just a crown, but also the hearts of millions. Awaiting a new journey, the Lux Channel i Superstar 2018 winner shares her story with The Daily Star. A final year student of Fine Arts at Jahangirnagar University, Mim has always been a creative and curious soul. She was an avid follower of the contest for a long time. This year, she finally took the decision to compete. Taking part in the competition was certainly not a cakewalk. “We went through vigorous training sessions. We did yoga in the mornings,” explains Mim.  Before the task rounds, the contestants went through fifteen days of training for ramp walk, acting, dancing, and many other skills. The photo shoots, acting, and improvisation rounds were Mim's favourite tasks in the competition. “I was nervous but in a scene, I got to convince people through my acting that my child was lost. I enjoyed it,” Mim smiles, adding that the competition was an overall memorable experience. Although she is highly enthusiastic about working in the media, she wants to take more preparations before doing so. She is now Lux Bangladesh's brand ambassador and has also won the opportunity to work on television and feature film projects of Impress Telefilm. Before hitting the silver screen, Mim wants to explore the world of television. Being a painter at heart, Mim also wants to continue painting and have her own exhibition in the future. Further to this, she intends to work for children who need special care. “I am in a fortunate position and it is our duty to take care of those in need.” says Mim. With great intentions, we hope Mim Mantasha excels at every step of her future endevours.

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Avengers Infinity War Review The plot itself is pretty simple. There are six stones that possess mystic powers and he/she who possesses all the stones is by default the most powerful being in the universe. Our Marvel superheroes must forget their own conflicts and join forces against Thanos to restore the fate of the universe and its inhabitants. Of course, watch the movie to know how things pan out. Avengers: Infinity War is the movie of movies, and let me tell you why. Most, if not all, the characters of the MCU are present in this film and bring their own flavour into the mix. Thor is mourning the loss of his home and hammer, Stark feels he needs to take a break from saving the world, Captain America is still out to bring justice the right way, and Hulk has no control over himself. I don't know what formula the Russo brothers have applied in their direction but I watched in awe how all the characters blended to deliver multiple storylines within a movie. Yes, I have also compared this movie to a mega three-hour episode of your daily soap opera. Avengers: Infinity War is the comprehensive Marvel movie; it is the beginning of an end. It lifts you, it hits you, and leaves you with a cliffhanger extraordinaire. See it to believe it and it'll still be unbelievable. By next weekend, Infinity War will top $1.78 billion and could sit around $1.8 billion, ensuring Marvel's year-to-date tally exceeds $3.1 billion by next Sunday.

Deadpool 2 Marketing Right off the bat, you see how Deadpool has scratched out the 20th Century Fox logo and put “TBD,” which is a sly allusion to the ongoing Disney/Fox (and Comcast?) merger drama. The content of the letter is exactly what you might expect from the Merc with a Mouth. Pop culture references, silly puns, bad language, and Ryan Reynolds bashing. Then, at the bottom, instead of the #ThanosDemandsYourSilence, we get #WadeWilsonDemandsYourSisterSorryStupidAutoCorrectSilence. See, you guys, it’s funny! And not at all trying too hard. Kidding aside, the marketing for “Deadpool 2” has been pretty top notch, but perhaps not as great as the first film. Recently, the film premiered a music video for the soundtrack featuring Celine Dion singing an over-the-top ballad while a high-heel-wearing Deadpool does an interpretive dance around the diva. It’s ridiculous and fun. And also, the most recent trailer seems to have struck a chord with fans, who are coming down off their ‘Infinity War’ high.

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Top 10 Hollywood Box Office Weekend 1. Avengers: Infinity War - $62,078,047 (Total Grossing – $548,090,150) 2. Life of the Party - $17,886,075 (New) 3. Breaking In - $17,630,285 (New) 4. Overboard - $9,864,415 5. A Quiet Place - $6,455,396 (Total Grossing - $169,608,030) 6. I Feel Pretty - $3,805,437 7. Rampage - $3,462,442 (Total Grossing - $89,827,105) 8. Tully - $2,248,945 9. Black Panther -  $2,077,207 (Total Grossing - $696,331,818) 10. RBG - $1,188,186

Billboard’s top 10 Hits 1. This Is America – Childish Gambino (New) 2. Nice For What – Drake (Last Week: 1) 3. God’s Plan – Drake 4. Psycho – Post Malone Featuring Ty Dolla $ign (Last Week: 2) 5. Meant To Be – Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line 6. The Middle – Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey 7. Look Alive – BlocBoy JB Featuring Drake 8. Never Be The Same – Camila Cabello 9. Perfect – Ed Sheeran (Last Week: 12) 10. No Tears Left To Cry – Ariana Grande Learning and reflections: This program made me realize the inner potential I had to be so extrovert and be a good host. I learned what to do or say after getting stuck during a live session. I have improved my speaking skills and the flow of a RJ host on how to talk and say because they have a different tone when it comes to a live session. I have taken all these skills from this program and I even got selected and did a short commercial video for Spice FM Radio. I also learned how to write a script for a radio show.

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I was tagged by @apesoformythoughts! thank you!

Rules: Tag 21 people you’d like to know better! (If you don’t know 21 people  that’s fine too, just tag who you want)

Nickname: all the variations of Catherine (which is already not my first name) which my dad calls me: Katerina, Kat, Cate, etc

Zodiac: not only do I not buy into astrology, I'm starting to realize that signs are more complicated than I initially imagined and thus I actually have no idea what my sign even is.

Height: 4′10″ and a bit

Last movie I saw: The Little Mermaid, 2018. You all witnessed that beautiful disaster.

Last thing I googled: Peter Wimsey.

Favorite Musician: if we’re talking Enduring Favorite not just favorite of the moment, it’s either Sara Bareilles or Mumford and Sons.  If we’re talking favorite of the moment, it’s Taylor Swift.

Song Stuck In My Head: this utterly charming “Holy Ground”/“State of Grace” mashup 

Other blogs: @alwaysalreadygift, the school/theology blog which I’ve done a terrible job updating the past two semesters.  @beautypoweranddeath, the now-defunct buffy the vampire slayer blog which I keep open so I can go through my old tags.  and @thevampirediariesdiary, the completely unreliable tvd rewatch blog!

Do I get asks: I didn’t used to?  but lately I’ve somehow convinced people that I am a Real Blog, which is fun!

Blogs following: 269. most of them are inactive buffy/tvd/teen wolf blogs, because I never seem to get into a fandom until it’s fully dead.

Amount of sleep: anywhere from 5 to 10 hours, depending on how life is going

Lucky number: I guess 7?

What I’m wearing: hand-me-down jeans which are too long for me, and an orange and gray plaid flannel

Dream job(s): tenured professor at a sane university, somewhere near family.  theology/philosophy consultant to Mike Schur, or for a mythical fourth season of Daredevil.  homeschooling mom.

Dream trip: I’ll happily travel anywhere!

Favorite food: hmmm I’m gonna say pasta all’amatriciana! 

Play any instrument: nope!  four out of my seven siblings do play instruments, and of the other two who don’t, one is only ten and has plans to pick up an instrument soon, and the other has had starring roles in multiple local musicals.  I’m kind of the dud child, musically speaking.

Languages: English; rudimentary reading translation skills in Latin, Biblical Greek, and Spanish - whether those skills are enough for me to pass my exams, remains to be seen.  (French is also next for me!)

Favorite songs:  (organized into a mini-playlist here) “Poison and Wine”, “Broken Piano”, “Bright Lights and Cityscapes”, “After the Storm”, “The Run and Go”, “Breathe Me”, “Are We There Yet”, “I Hate Seagulls” 

Random fact: I wanted to double major in theology and dance for undergrad, and was actually accepted to the dance program on a probationary basis, but I figured Going To School for the first time in my life would be hard enough without worrying about re-auditioning for my major halfway through the year, so I just started out as a theology major.  

Describe yourself with aesthetics: mismatched bookshelves, studying at train stations, large mugs of tea, leather jackets over lace shirts, Degas’ little dancer, small sugary rainbow candy, iconography, traditional English hymns in four part harmony, all the ingredients for a big meal set out on the counter prepped for cooking, braiding other people’s hair, linking arms with friends while walking, vampires.

I tag @shieldmaidenofsherwood @mademoisellesarcasme @coruscanttojerusalem @and-back-to-normal-life @motleysaint @iamfitzwilliamdarcy @theofficestan @septembersung @anarnianfox @thegriffin-blakefamily @digorykirke @contagiousgrace @consoleyourself aaaaand anyone else who would like to join in!

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Lin-Manuel Miranda and Luis A. Miranda Jr. Will Speak at Geffen Playhouse

Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and his father, Luis A. Miranda Jr., will take part in an intimate November 16 conversation at the Geffen Playhouse that will address Puerto Rico’s progress towards long-term recovery from Hurricane Maria.

The Miranda family has partnered with the Hispanic Federation to create the UNIDOS Fund, raising over $43 million for relief and long-term rebuilding efforts in Puerto Rico. “Lin-Manuel and I are delighted to be back at the Geffen Playhouse to share updates from the Island – the progress that has been made as well as the work ahead to continue supporting Puerto Rico’s communities,” said Luis Miranda in a statement.

The noon–1 PM conversation in the Gil Cates Theatre takes place in advance of Hamilton’s limited run in Puerto Rico, which is set for January 8–27, 2019, at the Teatro UPR in San Juan.

All proceeds from the November 16 conversation will benefit Hispanic Federation UNIDOS Fund and Geffen Playhouse’s Education and Community Engagement programs.

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Miller Screening, Jay & Silent Bob, Marsters Concert Top Special Events at FAN EXPO Philadelphia

As much as FAN EXPO Philadelphia keeps attendees busy all day with a lineup of celebrities, superstar creators, industry-leading panel programming, live entertainment and non-stop fun, for many fans that just isn’t enough. FAN EXPO Philadelphia’s slate of special events gives them even more, highlighted by the Clerks duo of Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes in “Jay and Silent Bob in Philadelphia,” a movie screening and Q&A session with filmmaker Silenn Thomas and documentary subject Frank Miller and an acoustic concert featuring “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” star James Marsters headlining the offerings, April 8-10 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Center City Philadelphia

FAN EXPO Philadelphia Special Events are fun-filled events that require something a little extra such as registration, or special tickets, in order to attend. Some events are during the convention and others are outside of show hours. Visit https://fanexpohq.com/fanexpophiladelphia/special-events for full details and to sign up.

The special events schedule includes:

• Friday, April 8, 7 p.m, Venom After Dark: Join the Venom team: superstar writer Donny Cates, superstar artist Ryan Stegman, and writer Frank Tieri for an exclusive experience that includes a Q&A, signings, best selfie ever, variant exclusive comics and more.

• Friday, April 8, 8 p.m., James Marsters: On Stage & Unplugged: He has sold out gigs from L.A. to London (to Sunnydale), and now he’s heading to FAN EXPO Philadelphia. Catch Marsters as he hits the stage to perform an hour long set of original acoustic music. General admission and VIP tickets are available.

• Saturday, April 9, 2 p.m., Marc Silvestri and Greg Capullo: Industry Icons: Two industry titans gather for one special event as Silvestri (Image Comics founder) and Capullo (“Batman,” “We Have Demons”) team for this unique experience.

• Saturday, April 9, 5:30 p.m., Frank Miller American Genius documentary exclusive screening: Thomas and the legendary comic creator Miller team for an exclusive screening of the documentary film. The exclusive Backstage Pass includes a special meet and greet experience and much more! General Admission tickets are also available.

• Saturday, April 9, 7:30 p.m., Jay and Silent Bob in Philadelphia: Join Smith (Silent Bob) and Mewes (Jay) as they sign autographs, take pictures (as themselves and in character), answer fan questions, and maybe make a quick stop at Quick Stop.

• Sunday, April 10, noon, Wolverine: Lives and Deaths: A quartet of fan favorite “Wolverine” creators are gathering for this special experience: the “Death of Wolverine” dream team writer Charles Soule and artist Steve McNiven, plus the title’s current writer Benjamin Percy and artist Frank Cho.

• Saturday, April 9, noon, We Live Tour: Coming direct from Spain, Roy and Inaki Miranda are setting the comics world on fire with their series We Live from Aftershock Comics. The brothers have cooked up a special experience for their fans.

The FAN EXPO Philadelphia celebrity roster includes William Shatner (“Star Trek,” “Boston Legal”); David Tennant of "Doctor Who"; a cast reunion of the Clerks franchise, including writer/director Smith, Mewes, Brian O'Halloran, Trevor Fehrman and Jeff Anderson; Michael Rooker (Guardians of the Galaxy, Suicide Squad), Ming-Na Wen (“The Mandalorian”), Carl Weathers (Rocky, “The Mandalorian”), Marsters (“Smallville”); the "Sons of Anarchy" trio of Theo Rossi, Ryan Hurst and Ron Perlman; “Star Trek” franchise standouts Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes, John de Lancie and Gates McFadden; “Wynonna Earp” stars Melanie Scrofano and Tim Rozon, along with a world-class lineup of voice actors, comics creators, industry leaders, cosplayers and more.

The full list of celebrities and creators is available and updated at http://www.fanexpophiladelphia.com.

FAN EXPO Philadelphia, which was produced as Wizard World Philadelphia from 2001-2019, brings its unique brand of excitement to an event that will feature top celebrities, hundreds of exhibitors, creators and cosplayers as well as compelling programming, meet and greets, special events, kids zones and more. FAN EXPO Philadelphia will feature everything fans have loved about Wizard World Philadelphia with even more all weekend. Executed with the highest level of health and safety measures in place, the show will welcome fans to reunite for a weekend of non-stop programming and special guests.

FAN EXPO Philadelphia will follow official government and local authority guidance as well as any venue or location-specific regulations. For more information on the health and safety measures in place, please visit fanexpophiladelphia.com.

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Smart Textiles for Military Market to witness high growth during the forecast period 2027 – MRFR

The leading market players in the global smart textiles for military market primarily include BAE Systems, Mide Technology, Ohmatex, Royal Ten Cate, W. L. Gore & Associates, Advanced Fabric Technology, BeBop Sensors, Directa Plus, Intelligent Textiles, and Outlast Technologies.

Smart Textiles for Military Market – Market Overview

Smart textiles result from the integration of textile and electronic component to provide enhanced functionality in the product.  Smart textiles can also possess the capability for monitoring, protection, and technological applications. Smart fabrics based on nanotechnology have become the building block of more sophisticated and advanced smart textiles for various military applications including military clothing, tents and textile for military shelter.

The governments around the world are investing and researching in the use of nanotechnology for materials and systems in military use including the smart textiles for military clothing, protective shelters, and tents. Along with the advent of technology and changing nature of warfare, the equipment and clothing used by the soldiers have also evolved.

Smart textiles enable various high-tech functionalities to be integrated into the military textiles. The applications ranging from camouflage in military clothing, ballistic protection capability, technologically enhanced and lightweight clothing for enhanced performance and mobility, high-tech protective shelter and tents and many other.

Also, integration of smart textile and respective technology in military clothing enables the control center to monitor the location, physiological changes or other vital information of the soldier on the ground. The clothing can also be made to be waterproof and germ-proof as desired. Thus, all these have led to the growth of the market for military applications, mainly the key countries being the US, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, China and some European countries.

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Smart Textiles for Military Market – Competitive Analysis

The market is highly competitive. Vendors compete in terms of enhanced functionality of the smart textiles, cost effective solutions, product quality, reliability, and market share. To survive and succeed in such an environment, it is crucial for vendors to provide cost-effective and high-quality products and services.

Military clothing is one of the integral parts of a soldier's combat mission and plays a significant role in protecting a soldier during combat, and thus must perform under rugged and demanding conditions. The military clothing has evolved with time adding several enhances to the functionality. There have been drastic changes in the way the war is fought. The appearance and performance of modern day military clothing have also changed drastically in comparison to those used during the First World War. Since the 9/11 attack, the demand for military clothing, body armor, and military equipment has also risen sharply.

Governments around the world have given high emphasis on equipping their soldiers with the latest facilities and equipment including the sophisticated military clothing. This demand has thus helped the growth of the global smart textiles for military market. Smart textiles using latest technologies have enhanced the performance and characteristics of military clothing, by improving characteristics such as optimizing camouflage, integrating technology into the clothing, reducing the weight carried and improved ballistic protection. It has thus helped to improve soldier's performance during combat.

Industry/ Innovation/ Related News:

October, 2017:- Monarch Aircraft Engineering Limited (MAEL) signed a contract with the China Airlines to carry out line maintenance on its aircraft.

June, 2013 -   Burlington Industries LLC, a division of International Textile Group (ITG), signed two contracts worth USD 160 million by the Defense Logistics Agency (DGA), to provide fabrics for use in the newly updated military uniforms of the US Army.

Smart Textiles for Military Market – Segments

For the convenience of the report and enhanced understanding; the smart textiles for military market is segmented in to two key dynamics:

Segmentation by End Use: Energy Harvest, Radar, Protection & Mobility, Healing, Sensing, and Thermal Luminescence.

Segmentation by Regions: Comprises Geographical regions –Americas, Europe, APAC and Middle East and Africa.

Smart Textiles for Military Market – Regional Analysis

Asia, mainly the emerging countries such as China and India have provided a major growth in the military segment in the APAC region. The growth of military expenditure in the APAC region is among the highest in the world. Along with the need to equip the military troops for modern warfare, there have been substantial expenditure for new military equipment and also enhanced military clothing. 

Since, the manufacturing of traditional textiles has majorly shifted towards countries with cheap labor, the industrialized and development countries in the US and Europe geared up to capture new market opportunity in the field of high-end smart textile. Smart textiles had provided the advanced countries to utilize their skilled manpower, equipment, materials and processes to develop and maintain sustainable growth in the smart textile industry.

However, emerging countries in the APAC region such as China and India have also recently emerged as the major producer and consumer of technical textile. It provides these emerging countries with an attractive share of the growing smart textile market and not to lose the market on the technological front. Few of the other major markets for smart textiles in the APAC region are Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.

On the other hand, the US, which is the leading market in the Americas, also has a substantially large defense market and military expenditure, which makes it a very attractive market for high-end military products such as the smart textiles for military applications. 

Although the US has ended its combat operation in Afghanistan, a smaller number of troops remain. Furthermore, the US has deployed thousands of its troops in various other conflict regions. Also, the US government is funding for new programs to fight against the ISIS. The US will remain the largest spender on military products in the next decade. Military expenditure will also be driven by new initiatives of the US Army to strengthen and regroup its military base in Europe. Thus, despite the defense budget cuts, the need for protective clothing and military expenditure to equip the troops with enhanced high-tech products is expected to provide a growth in the market. 

Canada is also expected to provide sufficient expenditure and funding for its military program (including clothing and textiles). It is thus expected that continued military spending along with growing research and development on military safety and protective products including the enhanced military clothing provides a healthy market growth for smart textiles in the Americas.

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Brief 1: Forecasted Retail Trends & Predictions (#2)

According to Vend further trends are predicted to include the following: 

1) “Chore” shopping will become easier, but the demand for “cherish” retail will be stronger than ever 

Products will be easier to purchase than ever before with “chore” items (those same purchases you make) becoming less of a tedious task. Retailers like Amazon and subscription services for example are already offering auto-renewals, one-tap purchases and same-day delivery. People not only want quickness but still want to be able to walk into the physical store - they like and and demand new experiences that cannot be conveyed online. 

“There is no doubt that Amazon will continue to disrupt distribution, in particular in the chore side of retail that not many of us like. Technology can predict our behaviour and preferences and automation can deliver our bread, toilet paper or a replacement phone charger just in time. Alexa can be your personal assistant simplifying the chore of retail. “Alexa, we need more dishwashing liquid, and something eco-friendly please”. I think this leads to a more delightful experience because it removes the chore.But there is also no doubt that retail is becoming more vibrant and diverse. More independent stores not fewer. More artisan products. More carefully curated sets of products for you to fall in love with and cherish. It has never been easier to run a retail store than before. And technology is driving this.” (Vaughan Rowsell, Founder at Vend). 

2) Retailers that enable shoppers to build and customise products will prosper

A key retail trend in 2018 and in the years ahead, ‘personalisation’ is becoming a more popular experience choice. This does not just mean engraving someones initials onto a product or adding their name to an email, it’s how customers can build and customise their products to suit their own specific needs or requirements. Shoppers essentially strive to be unique and make ‘one-off’ purchases. By allowing them to get creative through personalisation, this will help make the overall shopping experience far more exciting and entertaining for the consumer. 

3) Retailers will increasingly rely on robots 

With technological advancements progressing, so are Robots amongst other forms of digital platforms such as AR and VR. In the near future it is thought that Robots will eventually talk directly to shoppers on the shop floor. We may also see ‘chatbots’, robots that can talk directly to you from your smart phone or tablet device. Companies such as Amazon are already investing in new forms of smart technology such as Robots with 20% of their fulfilment centres currently operating with them. Instant messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are becoming increasingly popular, used by large numbers of people. We could expect Retailers to expand their experiences into Apps and Social Media platforms i.e. by being able to message a robot asking for their shipment information or recording any problems they may have encountered with their order. 

“Mobile commerce is on the rise and social media is likely to be a bigger part of that in the future. In addition, chatbots are offering another way of buying through social media platforms like Facebook Messenger. All sorts of brands from H&M to Pizza Hut are experimenting with shoppable chatbots.The advantage chatbots have over image-based social media shopping is that most don’t take the customer out of the messenger platform to complete the purchase. They also allow for back-and-forth conversation about a purchase, recommendations and further product information which can help with conversion.” (Cate Trotter, Head of Trends, Insider Trends)

4) Retailers that step up their social media strategies will thrive

Over the past year, social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook have worked to engage people on a more connected level. With the introduction of Instagram Stories, Facebook Live and Messenger Apps, Retailers have been given a new way to connect with their consumers online and engage/interact with them. Posting photos or feed updates will no longer satisfy the regular social media “savvy” users of the modern era (namely Generation Z). Birchbox for example is using Facebook Live to engage with their increasing following and fan base - sharing insightful videos to running competition giveaways. In a 40 minute stream they were able to connect and reach with almost 50,000 viewers. German fashion brand Born Originals also have made an effort to utilise this platform method engaging their followers through Instagram. By posting gorgeous photographs to their feed and making use of the story option the brand has been able to market themselves to a wider range of people around the world. 

“Users are likely to watch Stories, so we make sure they find all important release, restock and sale info there first. We often include links to make it easy for people to shop there directly, and location filters to raise brand awareness in key cities." (Born Originals)

5) More than ever data (will and should) drive retail decisions

In the near future, if not sooner Retailers will be able to access, record, store and monitor consumer data. They will want to collect this to develop a greater understanding of their sales, marketing, customer service and operation departments/areas. The scope of digital technology has opened a door to this more specifically with retailers such as Walmart using facial recognition to identify unhappy or frustrated shoppers as they shop through the store. The data can then be used to notify members of staff to open new checkout lines. Gathering Data will enable retailers to gather a greater understanding of their customer, build a relationship with them, and be able to tailor an experience to themselves. 

“Making data and analytics a competitive advantage for retailers and brands begins with an ecosystem of shared intelligence. Allowing an open system and partnering with enabling technology vendors who genuinely want to help grow the brand is the only winning strategy.

Solution providers like RetailNext provide cutting-edge technology measuring in-store shopping behavior, and when applying shopper data with customer data from a retailer’s loyalty program, the insights are significantly more relevant and actionable than viewing data in isolated silos. Furthermore, with open systems, digital business data can be layered over physical store data, allowing deeper analytics and insights of both shoppers and customers.

Moving into 2018, technological investments will center on shoppers’ mobile devices, today’s ‘first screen,’ and IoT technologies that further develop the smart store and deliver deeper analytics of in-store shopping behaviour." (Shelley E. Kohan, VP of Retail Consulting, RetailNext)

6) Augmented Reality technology will get even more sophisticated

Even though AR (Augmented Reality) technology has been around for a short while now it is expected to become far more sophisticated over the next coming years. It is believed retailers could try to adapt AR to connect consumers with the physical space through their mobile devices. IKEA for example are a brand currently working on exploring this, by utilising it into their stores. Customers can view a product and simply place it into an image of their house/room, therefore giving them an insight into how it could look if purchased. 

7) Brick-and-Mortar stores will continue to flourish 

The online shopping experience is steadily becoming a fading trend. The novelty could be seen to be wearing off a little as people seek bigger and greater experiences. We could be seen to be coming back to the Traditional store format/physical store (something that has been in steady decline due to the option of online shopping/retailing). Companies however, are looking to merge actuality with practicality using digital technology (i.e. App devices that can be used in store). 

8) Healthy and Environment friendly lifestyles will be a focus for many consumers

Consumers are becoming more aware and mindful of their purchases. They choose products that have been sourced responsibly and are positive for their bodies and the environment. 

9) QR codes will make a comeback 

QR codes have been used for a number of years but did steadily seem to fade within the past decade. They have resurfaced in the last year but could be said to be making a comeback. With most people now in the possession of a mobile phone camera QR codes can be automatically opened and read - without any additional software needed. The codes are easily transferable, being able to be placed onto various packaging, advertising and marketing materials making it an easy way for customers to access a website on their digital device. 

“With QR codes coming native to iOS 11, small business retailers have an incredible opportunity with QR codes. They could provide the easiest call-to-action (CTA) at the POS and enable local shops a mobile-first channel of engagement for customers immediately post-sale on receipts. That's why at Star Cloud Services, we created Promo PRNT and will be rolling it out soon.

With Western companies such as Snap Inc, Amazon, Spotify and Shopify actively utilizing them, it's clear QR codes are no longer just the domain of Tencent (WeChat) and Alibaba (Alipay) and they should make their way increasingly in retail contexts, augmenting digital influence in brick and mortar stores.” (David Salisbury, VP of Sales and Marketing at Star Cloud Services)

10) Retailers that create assortments win 

Modern customers are bombarded with countless product choices and will often end up buying from collections that are merly uninspiring. Retailers are now starting to see the skill in tailoring their products specifically to their customers - providing a wide variety of choice with thoughtful products that they would love. 

12) Retailer store formats will be much more diverse 

Retailers will consider where their stores are positioned in terms of attracting both existing and new customers. From the location they are placed to how their physical store is decorated companies will be looking to address every facet of their business with scrutiny and a keen eye. 

“The days of the one-size fits all store model are fading, and the future will require a more flexible approach with a variety of store formats designed to address different locations and markets.” (Neil Saunders, Managing Director and a Retail Analyst at GlobalData Retail)

https://www.vendhq.com/uk/2018-retail-trends-predictions

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Emmys 2020 Winners List (Updating)

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It’s been a long, unusual path to the 2020 Emmy Awards. The television industry by and large shut down in March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. And yet, TV carried on as best it could. Now the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (ATAS) is set to honor the best of the medium in a very strange year.

The Emmy Awards have understandably gone about things a little differently this time around. The Creative Arts Emmys, usually a lesser-heralded and non-televised event, got nearly a full week in the spotlight, airing in five parts, culminating in a ceremony on FXX on the night of Saturday, Sept. 19. You can find the full list of the Creative Arts Emmys over here. The time has finally come, however, for the main event.

Jimmy Kimmel is hosting the main awards show at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. Like the Creative Arts ceremonies before it, the 2020 Emmy Awards will be socially distanced, with winners and presenters video conferencing in remotely while Kimmel emcees from the cavernous Staples Center in Downtown Los Angeles. Don’t worry – he will apparently have some guests so as to not get too lonely.

With Game of Thrones ending its long reign of terror, there are some opportunities for shows like Succession, The Crown, and Ozark to shine in the drama categories. Meanwhile, the final season of Schitt’s Creek could make it a long night for fellow comedies like Insecure, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and The Good Place. And when it comes to the limited series categories? It would take an act of Doctor Manhattan for Watchmen to not have a big night.

So follow along with the winners below. The full list of nominees expected to be announced is available now and winners will be updated in bold text as the night progresses.

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Andre Braugher, Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Mahershala Ali, Ramy

Kenan Thompson, Saturday Night Live

Dan Levy, Schitt’s Creek

William Jackson Harper, The Good Place

Alan Arkin, The Kominksy Method

Sterling K. Brown, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Tony Shalhoub, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series

Gail Mancuso – Modern Family “Finale Part 2”

Ramy Youssef – Ramy “Miakhalia.mov”

Andrew Civdino and Daniel Levy – Schitt’s Creek “Happy Ending”

Matt Shakman – The Great “The Great”

Amy Sherman-Palladino – The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel “It’s Comedy or Cabbage”

Daniel Palladino – The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel “Marvelous Radio”

James Burrows – Will & Grace “We Love Lucy”

Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series

Daniel Levy – Schitt’s Creek “Happy Ending”

David West Read – Schitt’s Creek “The Presidential Suite”

Michael Schur – The Good Place “Whenever You’re Ready”

Tony McNamara – The Great “The Great”

Sam Johnson and Chris Marcil – What We Do in the Shadows “Collaboration”

Paul Simms – What We Do in the Shadows “Ghosts”

Stefani Robinson – What We Do in the Shadows “On the Run”

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Anthony Anderson, Black-ish 

Don Cheadle, Black Monday 

Ted Danson, The Good Place 

Michael Douglas, The Kominsky Method

Eugene Levy, Schitt’s Creek 

Ramy Youssef, Ramy

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Christina Applegate, Dead to Me

Rachel Brosnahan, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Linda Cardellini, Dead to Me

Catherine O’Hara, Schitt’s Creek 

Issa Rae, Insecure

Tracee Ellis Ross, Black-ish

Outstanding Drama Series

Better Call Saul

The Crown

The Handmaid’s Tale

Killing Eve

The Mandalorian

Ozark

Stranger Things

Succession

Outstanding Comedy Series 

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Dead to Me

Insecure

Schitt’s Creek

The Good Place

The Kominsky Method

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

What We Do in the Shadows

Outstanding Limited Series

Little Fires Everywhere

Mrs. America

Unbelievable

Unorthodox

Watchmen

Outstanding Reality/Competition Program

The Masked Singer

Nailed It!

RuPaul’s Drag Race

Top Chef

The Voice

Outstanding Variety/Talk Series

The Daily Show with Trevor Noah

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee

Jimmy Kimmel Live

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Outstanding Variety/Sketch Series

A Black Lady Sketch Show

Drunk History

Saturday Night Live

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Jennifer Aniston, The Morning Show

Olivia Colman, The Crown

Jodie Comer, Killing Eve

Laura Linney, Ozark 

Sandra Oh, Killing Eve

Zendaya, Euphoria

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Jason Bateman, Ozark 

Sterling K. Brown, This Is Us

Steve Carell, The Morning Show 

Brian Cox, Succession

Billy Porter, Pose

Jeremy Strong, Succession

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series/TV Movie

Cate Blanchett, Mrs. America

Shira Haas, Unorthodox

Regina King, Watchmen

Octavia Spencer, Self Made

Kerry Washington, Little Fires Everywhere

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series/TV Movie

Jeremy Irons, Watchmen

Hugh Jackman, Bad Education

Paul Mescal, Normal People

Jeremy Pope, Hollywood

Mark Ruffalo, I Know This Much Is True

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Laura Dern, Big Little Lies

Meryl Streep, Big Little Lies

Fiona Shaw, Killing Eve

Julia Garner, Ozark

Sarah Snook, Succession

Helena Bonham Carter, The Crown

Samira Wiley, The Handmaid’s Tale

Thandie Newton, Westworld

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Giancarlo Esposito, Better Call Saul

Nicholas Braun, Succession

Kieran Culkin, Succession

Matthew Macfadyen, Succession

Bradley Whitford, The Handmaid’s Tale

Billy Crudup, The Morning Show

Mark Duplass, The Morning Show

Jeffrey Wright, Westworld

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Betty Gilpin, GLOW

Yvonne Orji, Insecure

Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live

Cecily Strong, Saturday Night Live

Annie Murphy, Schitt’s Creek

D’Arcy Carden, The Good Place

Alex Borstein, the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel 

Marin Hinkle, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

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Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie

Holland Taylor, Hollywood

Uzo Aduba, Mrs. America

Margo Martindate, Mrs. America

Tracey Ullman, Mrs. America

Toni Collette, Unbelievable

Jean Smart, Watchmen

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie

Dylan McDermott, Hollywood

Jim Parsons, Hollywood

Tituss Burgess, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. The Reverend

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Watchmen

Jovan Adepo, Watchmen

Louis Gossett Jr., Watchmen

Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series

Gordon Smith – Better Call Saul “Bagman”

Thomas Schnauz – Better Call Saul “Bad Choice Road”

Chris Mundy – Ozark “All In”

John Shiban – Ozark “Boss Fight”

Miki Johnson – Ozark “Fire Pink”

Jesse Armstong – Succession “This is Not for Tears”

Peter Morgan – The Crown “Aberfan”

Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series or Special

Tanya Barfield – Mrs. America “Shirley”

Sally Rooney and Alice Birch – Normal People “Episode 3”

Susannah Grant, Michael Chabon, and Ayelet Wadman – Unbelievable “Episode 1”

Anna Winger – Unorthodox “Episode 1”

Damon Linelof and Cord Jefferson – Watchmen “This Extraordinary Being”

Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Late Night with Seth Meyers

The Daily Show with Trevor Noah

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series

Leslie Linka Glatter – Homeland “Prisoners of War”

Alik Sakharov – Ozark “Fire Pink”

Ben Semanoff – Ozark “Su Casa Es Mi Casa”

Andrij Parekh – Succession “Hunting”

Mark Mylod – Succession “This is Not for Tears”

Benjamin Caron – The Crown “Aberfan”

Jessica Hobbs – The Crown “Cri de Coeur”

Mimi Leder – The Morning Show “The Interview”

Outstanding Direction for a Limited Series or Special

Lynn Shetlon – Little Fires Everywhere “Find a Way”

Lenny Abrahamson – Normal People “Episode 5”

Maria Schrader – Unorthodox

Nicole Kassell – Watchmen “It’s Summer and We’re Running Out of Ice”

Stephen Green – Watchmen “Little Fear of Lightning”

Stephen Williams – Watchmen “This Extraordinary Being”

Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series

Dime Davis – A Black Lady Sketch Show “Born At Night, But Not Last Night”

Paul Pennolino, Christopher Werner – Last Week Tonight With John Oliver “Episode 629”

Don Roy King – Saturday Night Live “Host: Eddie Murphy”

David Paul Meyer – The Daily Show with Trevor Noah “Dr. Fauci Answers Trevor’s Questions About Coronavirus”

John Hoskinson – The Late Show with Stephen Colbert “Live Show; Chris Christie, Nathaniel Rateliff

Linda Mendoza – Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready “Flame Monroe”

The full list of nominees (including technical categories) can be found at Emmys.com.

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Support These Black-Owned Coffee Companies [Updating]

Original print by Cxffeeblack—pre-order now available.

Many readers have reached out in the last 24 hours via email and social media, requesting a resource to support Black-owned coffee companies in today’s historic moment for civil rights in the United States. In response, the last 24 hours have been spent reaching out and calling in to Black-owned coffee businesses across the United States, speaking directly with owners, founders, and members of various leadership teams. The goal was to provide a working, updating list of Black-owned coffee businesses across the country while prioritizing consent and permission from every included company.

Consent to being included is incredibly important, for reasons both obvious and subtle. This list is not perfect or fully authoritative and will be updated with additional information in the hours and days to come as we continue to gather consent and input from Black-owned coffee companies.

Alongside their own work, each owner and business leader was welcomed to spotlight an organization—be it local or national—that they wanted to amplify at this moment. Join us in donating to these organizations, and please see yesterday’s feature for an additional list of organizations and educational resources to support. Most of these are outside of the sphere of coffee—this is a moment that’s bigger than coffee.

If buying a bag of coffee is the beginning and end of your activism, that’s not enough. Don’t let it be where it ends.

This story is updating—we will continue adding businesses to it in the hours and days to come. Want to get in touch? Reach out via the contact form. 

BLK & Bold — Des Moines, Iowa

Rod Johnson and Pernell Cezar of BLK & Bold (Photo via BLK & Bold)

Des Moines, Iowa based BLK & Bold was founded by Rod Johnson and Pernell Cezar. A distribution deal with Target makes BLK & Bold one of the biggest national Black-owned coffee brands in the United States in terms of coffee availability and access.

Here’s more info from the official BLK & Bold website:

“Our founders, Pernell & Rod, created BLK & Bold with a desire to make purpose popular. They welcome the obligation to equip young people with tools to live their best lives and overcome familiar unfortunate circumstances by turning a daily ritual, enjoying a cup of coffee & tea, into a means of giving back. BLK & Bold pledges 5% of its profits to initiatives aligned to sustaining youth programming, enhancing workforce development, and eradicating youth homelessness.”

Rod Johnson of BLK & Bold would like to recommend Sprudge readers consider supporting B&B’s national and local pledge partners, No Kid Hungry and By Degrees Foundation.

Red Bay Coffee — Oakland, California

Photo by Amir Saadiq.

Red Bay Coffee of Oakland, California is one of the most important coffee brands in the United States right now. Founder Keba Konte has managed the brand’s growth since founding Red Bay in 2014, including a successful Series A fundraising round in 2019 and multiple successful crowdfunding campaigns. In what Red Bay calls “an evolution of coffee culture,” Red Bay’s dedication to diversity and inclusivity is dug into the DNA of the company. “Customers are looking for a coffee experience that’s more inclusive and more deeply connected to the community,” they write. “[The] specialty coffee industry presents an opportunity to correct several inequities.”

Read a 2019 spotlight feature on Red Bay Coffee and founder Keba Konte.

Keba Konte would like to recommend Sprudge readers support the Dream Youth Clinic in Oakland, California whose mission is “Youth informed. Youth-led. Youth engaged.”

Cxffeeblack — Memphis, Tennessee 

Bartholomew Jones (Photo by Erin Kim)

Cxffeeblack is the work of Bartholomew Jones, a Memphis based barista, brand builder, apparel designer, and activist. “Cxffee is more than a sugar and cream thing,” he writes. “It’s more than a colonial commodity. It’s meant for the people. Let’s #makecxffeeblackagain.”

Jones is a member of the Sprudge Twenty Class for 2020, with a forthcoming spotlight feature published in the coming days. He offers a range of originally designed apparel directly via his Cxffeeblack website, including t-shirts currently in the pre-order phase and multiple prints, stickers, and music bundles. He’s also responsible for the excellent Guji Mane coffee collaboration with Ethnos Coffee.

Bartholomew Jones would like to recommend Sprudge readers support the BLM Memphis chapter.

Deadstock Coffee — Portland, Oregon

Ian Williams (Photo by Zachary Carlsen for Sprudge)

On experience alone, Deadstock Coffee is one of the best coffee shops on the American West Coast, a clearinghouse of information and ideas, a daily intellectual feast of creatives from around the world connected by a love of coffee and sneaker culture. Founder Ian Williams has rightly be given significant media love, profiled by publications both local, national, and international thanks to an ongoing series of collaborations with the Tokyo Coffee Festival. He’s also a gifted coffee roaster now offering national shipping in the wake of COVID-19.

Deadstock’s official website offers a range of coffee and industry-leading merch design available, all of it created in-house by Deadstock’s team. You can learn more about this design process in our interview with Ian Williams from 2018, this excellent spotlight by Nike, and this episode of the podcast Racist Sandwich.

Deadstock is experiencing an outpouring of community support and some of the busiest days in the shop’s history over the last 72 hours. Ian and his team of baristas are donating funds to the Congressional Black Caucus and have asked this be shared with Sprudge readers looking to provide additional support.

Black & White Coffee Roasters — Wake Forest, North Carolina

Co-founder Lem Butler competes in the 2016 US Barista Competition. [Photo by Charlie Burt]

Living coffee legend Lem Butler is the co-founder (with Kyle Ramage) at Black & White Coffee Roasters, serving Wake Forest and a range of wholesale partners across the country, including Hopper & Burr in California, Drip in NYC, and Brew in North Carolina. He is the 2016 United States Barista Champion (read an in-depth interview with him here after the big win) and a five-time champion at the regional level, making him perhaps the most awarded and accomplished barista in American coffee competition history.

Lem Butler was a Black Coffee panelist at the Black Coffee event in New York City—watch this panel here. He has become a kind of “most likely to be mentioned” source of inspiration for baristas in the Sprudge Twenty and across the industry, serving as a much-loved MC at the Coffee Masters events and performing as an in-demand DJ at coffee social events around the world.

Like so many coffee businesses around the country, Black & White have struggled with the effects of COVID-19 but “we have a great staff and community support has been incredible over the last couple months,” Butler says.

Buy coffee, merch, and gear from Black & White Coffee Roasters today, shipping nationwide.

Lem Butler would like to recommend Sprudge readers consider supporting the Freedom Fighters Bond Fund.

Bloom & Plume — Los Angeles, California

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Just in case you missed it… I have a show coming out Monday!!! Say whaaaaat. It’s called centerpiece and i have the privilege to interview amazing creatives of color where I explore the core of there creativity and then synthesizing our conversation into a floral installation that i present back to each guest. It was such a moving experience on every level!! I am so excited to share…. so go download @quibi and watch my show, comes out Monday, with a new episode everyday. The show is pretty magical and I have poured so much love and creativity into this show, down to fixing some of the hair follicles that were out of place in this poster… #likeandsubscribe #centerpiece #anewwaytolookatflowers #anewwaytogiveflowers #anewwaytoshowlove #anewwaytoseeoneanother

A post shared by Maurice Harris (@bloomandplume) on May 15, 2020 at 2:10pm PDT

Maurice Harris is the founder of Bloom & Plume in Los Angeles, a unique coffee shop and floral design studio hybrid located in Echo Park. Harris’s list of clients reads like a who’s who of creative LA, from Goop to Gucci to MOCA and LACMA and dozens more, and in 2020 Harris has parlayed this work into a series of hosting gigs for programs on Quibi and HBOMax.

The coffee portion of Harris’ mission is styled as “your favorite neighborhood coffee shop… where everyone belongs and becomes a better version of themselves – One Cup, One Person, and One Neighborhood at a Time.” B&P Coffee has its own Instagram, and online they offer very good merch (look at this beautiful tote), gift cards, and pre-order for pick-up.

Visit the official Bloom & Plume Coffee website.

Bloom & Plume founder Maurice Harris would like to point Sprudge readers interested in donating to The Okra Project, and included this brief statement on the organization’s work:

“They are an organization that supports folks of the Black trans community who experience food insecurity, paying Black trans chefs to cook free meals for black trans individuals. In wake of the murder of Tony McDade and Nina Pop, The Okra Project started a Mental Health Recovery Fund, those donations go toward providing free therapy sessions with black therapists for trans-Black folks.”

Vagrant Coffee — Baltimore, Maryland

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We solemnly swear we’re up to only awesome things. Despite the mischief on display from these fellas.

#fuelthehustle #vagrantcoffee

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Vagrant Coffee is a Baltimore brand, founded by Joshua Dew (with Jared Cate) in 2017, with the goal of “taking quality coffee everywhere through retail stores, specialty coffee catering, and small-batch, craft coffee roasted in Baltimore, Maryland.” In addition to offering online roasted coffee sales, original merch, and online ordering, Vagrant publish a blog, podcast, and video channel under “The Hustle Club” brand umbrella.

In lieu of supporting one specific organization, Vagrant has asked to share the following message: “We would encourage the involvement in the many local grassroots organizations that bring about change in urban centers.”

Southeastern Coffee Roastery — Baltimore, Maryland

Candy Schibli (Still from Black Coffee DC)

Southeastern Coffee Roastery is the work of Candy Schibli, whose title is “Founder/Head Roaster.” The brand offers a broad range of services, from one-time online coffee purchasing to subscriptions, local delivery, bespoke blending, food, tea, wholesale, and toll roasting—a full suite of coffee options and many ways to support their work.

Candy Schibli was a panelist at the Black Coffee DC event, and here’s a little more about their work form the official Southeastern Roastery website: “Beautifully southern, it is committed to promoting the cultural exchange, open dialogue, and collective creativity that coffee communion has historically and internationally nurtured. Southeastern Roastery unabashedly continues in this warm tradition by offering fresh, high quality, specialty coffees and sharing inspiring roasts in love.”

Candy Schibli would like to recommend Sprudge readers support the All African People’s Development and Empowerment Project.

BD Imports — Atlanta, Georgia

Phyllis Johnson speaks at the SCA Coffeewoman Panel in 2017 (Photo by Zachary Carlsen for Sprudge)

Coffee buyer, roasting company owner, and origin expert Phyllis Johnson is the founder of BD Imports, a coffee company dedicated to gender equity across the supply chain. BD offers a diversified range of services, crafting custom blends for roasting partners and roasting their own coffees targeted at the hospitality sector. Johnson is also a very accomplished and gifted public speaker and communicator, appearing on a range of panels and interviews across the specialty coffee industry over the last decade. Her landmark feature Strong Black Coffee: Why Aren’t African-Americans More Prominent in the Coffee Industry? is the winner of the Maggie Award for magazine journalism. For more on Phyllis Johnson and her mission, read this interview feature from 2017.

Phyllis Johnson would like to recommend Sprudge readers consider supporting the Equal Justice Initiative.

BeanFruit Coffee Company — Jackson, Mississippi

Paul Bonds (from BeanFruit Coffee: The Best Dang Coffee Roaster In Mississippi by Evan C. Jones)

BeanFruit Coffee founder Paul Bonds fell in love with coffee at a public cupping; today he owns one of the most decorated coffee roasting brands in the American south, winner of the Good Food Awards honor for coffee roasting and home to a fervent fan base stretching from Farmer’s Markets to high-end restaurants and online shopping. On BeanFruit’s website, you can purchase coffee, coffee subscriptions, crucial gear, and nice merch, plus learn from a range of brew guides and discover more from their vendors.

You will love this coffee! And while sipping, check out a feature on Paul Bonds and BeanFruit from 2016.

Paul Bonds has passed along the following note to Sprudge readers: “Please support your local public broadcasting system. Our current focus is on the protests, as it should be. However, we are still experiencing a pandemic, and children are relying on these free, accessible educational tools more than ever.” To find a list of public broadcasting stations to donate near you, click here.

Photo courtesy of LaNisa Williams for Sprudge 20, nominated by Michelle Johnson.

Barista Life LA

Barista Life LA is the full sevice training, education, consulting, private event and home demonstration brand from Los Angeles barista LaNisa Williams. On Instagram BaristaLifeLA is a strong must-follow, profiling Williams as she works with a broad range of cafes and consulting clients around the LA area, making beautiful drinks and educating along the way. A new launched initiative called #BlackInBrew highlights Black excellence across the specialty coffee industry.

LaNisa Williams is a member of the Sprudge 20 class of 2020 and you can read more about their work here. If you’re interested in supporting BaristaLifeLA, contact BaristaLifeLA directly via Instagram.

LaNisa Williams would like to recommend Sprudge readers consider supporting Pink Money Powerhouse, “a female owned and operated space for women to work and grow.” BaristaLifeLA’s forthcoming coffee kiosk will be located at PMP. Look for more on this on Sprudge in the coming weeks.

Drip Coffee Makers — Brooklyn, New York

Nigel Price (from Build-Outs Of Summer: Drip Coffee Makers In Brooklyn, NY)

One of the most dynamic and interesting coffee brands in the country right now, full stop—Drip Coffee’s Nigel Price is a coffee name you should know. Start with this recently released promo on IGTV to learn more about Drip and the work they’re doing, then follow them on Instagram for updates and hit their online shop to support (including gift cards). We’re thrilled to see the ongoing growth of Drip, whose transition to brick and mortar in 2020 follows their earlier work as a coffee cart, profiled as part of the 2019 Build-Outs Of Summer series.

Drip Coffee founder Nigel Price would like to recommend Sprudge readers consider supporting the ACLU.

Getchusomegear — Durham, North Carolina

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oh ya know just two coffee homies with three bags of finca nuguo to giveaway at the throwdown TOMORROW! thanks @blackwhiteroasters

you coming to the #uglysweatershowdown? swipe for the lowdown

#blackandwhiteroasters #coffeehomies #getchusomegear #specialtycoffee #weouthere #themoreyouknow #baristastuff #durham

A post shared by @ getchusomegear on Dec 19, 2019 at 12:37pm PST

Getchusomegear founder Chris McAuley is dedicated to passing on support to marginalized baristas. Their project compiles used and no longer needed coffee gear and gifts it to baristas around the country, a laudable action that feels increasingly essential in the current shared moment. Learn more about this project in Chris McAuley’s guest spot on @FullBodiedSweetFinish and click here to learn more on how to support Getchusomegear’s mission, including donating gear.

  This feature is incomplete, imperfect, and updating. Additional businesses and business owners will be added to it in the hours and days to come. 

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Support These Black-Owned Coffee Companies [Updating]

Original print by Cxffeeblack—pre-order now available.

Many readers have reached out in the last 24 hours via email and social media, requesting a resource to support Black-owned coffee companies in today’s historic moment for civil rights in the United States. In response, the last 24 hours have been spent reaching out and calling in to Black-owned coffee businesses across the United States, speaking directly with owners, founders, and members of various leadership teams. The goal was to provide a working, updating list of Black-owned coffee businesses across the country while prioritizing consent and permission from every included company.

Consent to being included is incredibly important, for reasons both obvious and subtle. This list is not perfect or fully authoritative and will be updated with additional information in the hours and days to come as we continue to gather consent and input from Black-owned coffee companies.

Alongside their own work, each owner and business leader was welcomed to spotlight an organization—be it local or national—that they wanted to amplify at this moment. Join us in donating to these organizations, and please see yesterday’s feature for an additional list of organizations and educational resources to support. Most of these are outside of the sphere of coffee—this is a moment that’s bigger than coffee.

If buying a bag of coffee is the beginning and end of your activism, that’s not enough. Don’t let it be where it ends.

This story is updating—we will continue adding businesses to it in the hours and days to come. Want to get in touch? Reach out via the contact form. 

BLK & Bold — Des Moines, Iowa

Rod Johnson and Pernell Cezar of BLK & Bold (Photo via BLK & Bold)

Des Moines, Iowa based BLK & Bold was founded by Rod Johnson and Pernell Cezar. A distribution deal with Target makes BLK & Bold one of the biggest national Black-owned coffee brands in the United States in terms of coffee availability and access.

Here’s more info from the official BLK & Bold website:

“Our founders, Pernell & Rod, created BLK & Bold with a desire to make purpose popular. They welcome the obligation to equip young people with tools to live their best lives and overcome familiar unfortunate circumstances by turning a daily ritual, enjoying a cup of coffee & tea, into a means of giving back. BLK & Bold pledges 5% of its profits to initiatives aligned to sustaining youth programming, enhancing workforce development, and eradicating youth homelessness.”

Rod Johnson of BLK & Bold would like to recommend Sprudge readers consider supporting B&B’s national and local pledge partners, No Kid Hungry and By Degrees Foundation.

Red Bay Coffee — Oakland, California

Photo by Amir Saadiq.

Red Bay Coffee of Oakland, California is one of the most important coffee brands in the United States right now. Founder Keba Konte has managed the brand’s growth since founding Red Bay in 2014, including a successful Series A fundraising round in 2019 and multiple successful crowdfunding campaigns. In what Red Bay calls “an evolution of coffee culture,” Red Bay’s dedication to diversity and inclusivity is dug into the DNA of the company. “Customers are looking for a coffee experience that’s more inclusive and more deeply connected to the community,” they write. “[The] specialty coffee industry presents an opportunity to correct several inequities.”

Read a 2019 spotlight feature on Red Bay Coffee and founder Keba Konte.

Keba Konte would like to recommend Sprudge readers support the Dream Youth Clinic in Oakland, California whose mission is “Youth informed. Youth-led. Youth engaged.”

Cxffeeblack — Memphis, Tennessee 

Bartholomew Jones (Photo by Erin Kim)

Cxffeeblack is the work of Bartholomew Jones, a Memphis based barista, brand builder, apparel designer, and activist. “Cxffee is more than a sugar and cream thing,” he writes. “It’s more than a colonial commodity. It’s meant for the people. Let’s #makecxffeeblackagain.”

Jones is a member of the Sprudge Twenty Class for 2020, with a forthcoming spotlight feature published in the coming days. He offers a range of originally designed apparel directly via his Cxffeeblack website, including t-shirts currently in the pre-order phase and multiple prints, stickers, and music bundles. He’s also responsible for the excellent Guji Mane coffee collaboration with Ethnos Coffee.

Bartholomew Jones would like to recommend Sprudge readers support the BLM Memphis chapter.

Deadstock Coffee — Portland, Oregon

Ian Williams (Photo by Zachary Carlsen for Sprudge)

On experience alone, Deadstock Coffee is one of the best coffee shops on the American West Coast, a clearinghouse of information and ideas, a daily intellectual feast of creatives from around the world connected by a love of coffee and sneaker culture. Founder Ian Williams has rightly be given significant media love, profiled by publications both local, national, and international thanks to an ongoing series of collaborations with the Tokyo Coffee Festival. He’s also a gifted coffee roaster now offering national shipping in the wake of COVID-19.

Deadstock’s official website offers a range of coffee and industry-leading merch design available, all of it created in-house by Deadstock’s team. You can learn more about this design process in our interview with Ian Williams from 2018, this excellent spotlight by Nike, and this episode of the podcast Racist Sandwich.

Deadstock is experiencing an outpouring of community support and some of the busiest days in the shop’s history over the last 72 hours. Ian and his team of baristas are donating funds to the Congressional Black Caucus and have asked this be shared with Sprudge readers looking to provide additional support.

Black & White Coffee Roasters — Wake Forest, North Carolina

Co-founder Lem Butler competes in the 2016 US Barista Competition. [Photo by Charlie Burt]

Living coffee legend Lem Butler is the co-founder (with Kyle Ramage) at Black & White Coffee Roasters, serving Wake Forest and a range of wholesale partners across the country, including Hopper & Burr in California, Drip in NYC, and Brew in North Carolina. He is the 2016 United States Barista Champion (read an in-depth interview with him here after the big win) and a five-time champion at the regional level, making him perhaps the most awarded and accomplished barista in American coffee competition history.

Lem Butler was a Black Coffee panelist at the Black Coffee event in New York City—watch this panel here. He has become a kind of “most likely to be mentioned” source of inspiration for baristas in the Sprudge Twenty and across the industry, serving as a much-loved MC at the Coffee Masters events and performing as an in-demand DJ at coffee social events around the world.

Like so many coffee businesses around the country, Black & White have struggled with the effects of COVID-19 but “we have a great staff and community support has been incredible over the last couple months,” Butler says.

Buy coffee, merch, and gear from Black & White Coffee Roasters today, shipping nationwide.

Lem Butler would like to recommend Sprudge readers consider supporting the Freedom Fighters Bond Fund.

Bloom & Plume — Los Angeles, California

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Just in case you missed it… I have a show coming out Monday!!! Say whaaaaat. It’s called centerpiece and i have the privilege to interview amazing creatives of color where I explore the core of there creativity and then synthesizing our conversation into a floral installation that i present back to each guest. It was such a moving experience on every level!! I am so excited to share…. so go download @quibi and watch my show, comes out Monday, with a new episode everyday. The show is pretty magical and I have poured so much love and creativity into this show, down to fixing some of the hair follicles that were out of place in this poster… #likeandsubscribe #centerpiece #anewwaytolookatflowers #anewwaytogiveflowers #anewwaytoshowlove #anewwaytoseeoneanother

A post shared by Maurice Harris (@bloomandplume) on May 15, 2020 at 2:10pm PDT

Maurice Harris is the founder of Bloom & Plume in Los Angeles, a unique coffee shop and floral design studio hybrid located in Echo Park. Harris’s list of clients reads like a who’s who of creative LA, from Goop to Gucci to MOCA and LACMA and dozens more, and in 2020 Harris has parlayed this work into a series of hosting gigs for programs on Quibi and HBOMax.

The coffee portion of Harris’ mission is styled as “your favorite neighborhood coffee shop… where everyone belongs and becomes a better version of themselves – One Cup, One Person, and One Neighborhood at a Time.” B&P Coffee has its own Instagram, and online they offer very good merch (look at this beautiful tote), gift cards, and pre-order for pick-up.

Visit the official Bloom & Plume Coffee website.

Bloom & Plume founder Maurice Harris would like to point Sprudge readers interested in donating to The Okra Project, and included this brief statement on the organization’s work:

“They are an organization that supports folks of the Black trans community who experience food insecurity, paying Black trans chefs to cook free meals for black trans individuals. In wake of the murder of Tony McDade and Nina Pop, The Okra Project started a Mental Health Recovery Fund, those donations go toward providing free therapy sessions with black therapists for trans-Black folks.”

Vagrant Coffee — Baltimore, Maryland

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We solemnly swear we’re up to only awesome things. Despite the mischief on display from these fellas.

#fuelthehustle #vagrantcoffee

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Vagrant Coffee is a Baltimore brand, founded by Joshua Dew (with Jared Cate) in 2017, with the goal of “taking quality coffee everywhere through retail stores, specialty coffee catering, and small-batch, craft coffee roasted in Baltimore, Maryland.” In addition to offering online roasted coffee sales, original merch, and online ordering, Vagrant publish a blog, podcast, and video channel under “The Hustle Club” brand umbrella.

In lieu of supporting one specific organization, Vagrant has asked to share the following message: “We would encourage the involvement in the many local grassroots organizations that bring about change in urban centers.”

Southeastern Coffee Roastery — Baltimore, Maryland

Candy Schibli (Still from Black Coffee DC)

Southeastern Coffee Roastery is the work of Candy Schibli, whose title is “Founder/Head Roaster.” The brand offers a broad range of services, from one-time online coffee purchasing to subscriptions, local delivery, bespoke blending, food, tea, wholesale, and toll roasting—a full suite of coffee options and many ways to support their work.

Candy Schibli was a panelist at the Black Coffee DC event, and here’s a little more about their work form the official Southeastern Roastery website: “Beautifully southern, it is committed to promoting the cultural exchange, open dialogue, and collective creativity that coffee communion has historically and internationally nurtured. Southeastern Roastery unabashedly continues in this warm tradition by offering fresh, high quality, specialty coffees and sharing inspiring roasts in love.”

Candy Schibli would like to recommend Sprudge readers support the All African People’s Development and Empowerment Project.

BD Imports — Atlanta, Georgia

Phyllis Johnson speaks at the SCA Coffeewoman Panel in 2017 (Photo by Zachary Carlsen for Sprudge)

Coffee buyer, roasting company owner, and origin expert Phyllis Johnson is the founder of BD Imports, a coffee company dedicated to gender equity across the supply chain. BD offers a diversified range of services, crafting custom blends for roasting partners and roasting their own coffees targeted at the hospitality sector. Johnson is also a very accomplished and gifted public speaker and communicator, appearing on a range of panels and interviews across the specialty coffee industry over the last decade. Her landmark feature Strong Black Coffee: Why Aren’t African-Americans More Prominent in the Coffee Industry? is the winner of the Maggie Award for magazine journalism. For more on Phyllis Johnson and her mission, read this interview feature from 2017.

Phyllis Johnson would like to recommend Sprudge readers consider supporting the Equal Justice Initiative.

BeanFruit Coffee Company — Jackson, Mississippi

Paul Bonds (from BeanFruit Coffee: The Best Dang Coffee Roaster In Mississippi by Evan C. Jones)

BeanFruit Coffee founder Paul Bonds fell in love with coffee at a public cupping; today he owns one of the most decorated coffee roasting brands in the American south, winner of the Good Food Awards honor for coffee roasting and home to a fervent fan base stretching from Farmer’s Markets to high-end restaurants and online shopping. On BeanFruit’s website, you can purchase coffee, coffee subscriptions, crucial gear, and nice merch, plus learn from a range of brew guides and discover more from their vendors.

You will love this coffee! And while sipping, check out a feature on Paul Bonds and BeanFruit from 2016.

Paul Bonds has passed along the following note to Sprudge readers: “Please support your local public broadcasting system. Our current focus is on the protests, as it should be. However, we are still experiencing a pandemic, and children are relying on these free, accessible educational tools more than ever.” To find a list of public broadcasting stations to donate near you, click here.

Photo courtesy of LaNisa Williams for Sprudge 20, nominated by Michelle Johnson.

Barista Life LA

Barista Life LA is the full sevice training, education, consulting, private event and home demonstration brand from Los Angeles barista LaNisa Williams. On Instagram BaristaLifeLA is a strong must-follow, profiling Williams as she works with a broad range of cafes and consulting clients around the LA area, making beautiful drinks and educating along the way. A new launched initiative called #BlackInBrew highlights Black excellence across the specialty coffee industry.

LaNisa Williams is a member of the Sprudge 20 class of 2020 and you can read more about their work here. If you’re interested in supporting BaristaLifeLA, contact BaristaLifeLA directly via Instagram.

LaNisa Williams would like to recommend Sprudge readers consider supporting Pink Money Powerhouse, “a female owned and operated space for women to work and grow.” BaristaLifeLA’s forthcoming coffee kiosk will be located at PMP. Look for more on this on Sprudge in the coming weeks.

Drip Coffee Makers — Brooklyn, New York

Nigel Price (from Build-Outs Of Summer: Drip Coffee Makers In Brooklyn, NY)

One of the most dynamic and interesting coffee brands in the country right now, full stop—Drip Coffee’s Nigel Price is a coffee name you should know. Start with this recently released promo on IGTV to learn more about Drip and the work they’re doing, then follow them on Instagram for updates and hit their online shop to support (including gift cards). We’re thrilled to see the ongoing growth of Drip, whose transition to brick and mortar in 2020 follows their earlier work as a coffee cart, profiled as part of the 2019 Build-Outs Of Summer series.

Drip Coffee founder Nigel Price would like to recommend Sprudge readers consider supporting the ACLU.

Getchusomegear — Durham, North Carolina

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oh ya know just two coffee homies with three bags of finca nuguo to giveaway at the throwdown TOMORROW! thanks @blackwhiteroasters

you coming to the #uglysweatershowdown? swipe for the lowdown

#blackandwhiteroasters #coffeehomies #getchusomegear #specialtycoffee #weouthere #themoreyouknow #baristastuff #durham

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Getchusomegear founder Chris McAuley is dedicated to passing on support to marginalized baristas. Their project compiles used and no longer needed coffee gear and gifts it to baristas around the country, a laudable action that feels increasingly essential in the current shared moment. Learn more about this project in Chris McAuley’s guest spot on @FullBodiedSweetFinish and click here to learn more on how to support Getchusomegear’s mission, including donating gear.

  This feature is incomplete, imperfect, and updating. Additional businesses and business owners will be added to it in the hours and days to come. 

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