Idris Elba, Issa Rae,  NBA Forecast, Quintessential Voters Guide and more highlighted in 2016 Men’s issue

CHICAGO (Sep. 29, 2016)— KEVIN HART rakes in millions touring the world doing stand-up and dominates the box office with his films. The secret to his success is … well, it’s no secret. Whether spitting bars as satirical battle rapper “Chocolate Droppa” or doing viral dances for the ‘Gram, Hart knows how to keep us entertained.  But he’s dead serious when it comes to his empire, and he’s become the first comedian to unseat Jerry Seinfeld at the top of Forbes’ highest-paid celebrities list. 

EBONY goes one-on-one with the mogul to learn more about the challenges he faced during his climb to the top; the importance he places on marriage and being a family man; and his upcoming stand-up comedy film, KEVIN HART: WHAT NOW? Hart also opens up on hot topics including why he isn’t more outwardly “political” during a time when many celebrities are taking sides in the #allivesmatter and #blacklivesmatter debate.

“I love my people.  I have never not stood by my people and by my race,” the comic declares. “I love representing my race all over the world at the highest level where people have to look and go, ‘Hey man, that strong Black man right there is a smart individual.  He’s got it together; he’s trying to do some positive things.”

Speaking of positivity, the 2016 Men’s Issue is specifically devoted to uplifting Black men. 

“This is one of my favorite editions of the year because we shine a much-needed spotlight on the upcoming November election as well as the issues affecting a group of human beings I truly love: Black men,” explains EBONY Editor-in-Chief and Senior Vice President, Head of Digital Editorial Kyra Kyles.  “We are so tired of reading negative stories about our brothers, fathers, husbands, sons, cousins and friends, so this issue highlights awe-inspiring gentlemen making a positive change in their communities and offers self-care tips specific to the fellas.”

In addition to the articles on Hart, Idris Elba and Issa Rae, readers will find a comprehensive voters guide; a 20-year retrospective on the debut albums of Lil’ Kim and Foxy Brown; and an in-depth interview with Abraham Bolden, the first Black Secret Service agent to protect a U.S. president .

For more, pick up the October/November 2016 issue of EBONY, which is coming to a newsstand near you.  And to get more Hart, watch the hilarious behind-the-scenes video on Ebony.com. Read and join the conversation on social media using #EbonyHartsKevin

Miami, FL - On Saturday, September 3, Hillary for Florida and the Democratic National Committee opened a DNC Headquarters in the Miami neighborhood of Little Haiti. The office serves as a hub for organizing activity in the local Haitian community - allowing supporters to mobilize and help elect Hillary Clinton and Democrats up and down the ballot in the upcoming General Election.

Several community leaders, campaign staff and volunteers were on hand for the office opening as was a handful of Anti-Clinton protestors. American voters, regardless of political affiliation, can’t afford to sit out this election. We also can’t afford a racist, hateful, divisive Donald Trump presidency.

Little Haiti DNC Headquarters/Hillary for Florida Office:

5905 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33150 

From left, Me, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Audrey Edmonson, and Michelle Austin

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Please be mindful of upcoming dates for the November 8, 2016 General Election. Get registered to vote or change your voter registration information (address, party affiliation, etc.) no later than October 11. Request a vote-by-mail (absentee) ballot no later than November 2. If you have already registered to vote, confirm your status and make sure your voter registration record is current.

Some Miami-Dade voting precincts have changed due to reprecincting, and this may affect where you vote. View your registration information and confirm your current Election Day voting location before heading to the polls on Election Day. 

Please refer to the schedule below for run-off election dates and voter registration deadlines for select municipalitites conducting election activities after the November 8 General Election.  

If you have any questions, contact the Miami-Dade County Elections Department online, by phone at 305-499-VOTE (8683) or by email to [email protected].

Pastor Wayne Lomax

WASHINGTON —This morning, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson will welcome Pastor Wayne Lomax as guest chaplain to lead the day’s opening prayer before Congress. Pastor Lomax is the founder and senior pastor of the Fountain of New Life church located in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Founded nearly 20 years ago, the Fountain of New Life is one of the largest churches in Florida and an indispensable community partner in South Florida. The church enriches thousands of lives in Florida’s 24th congressional district and tackles many pressing issues, including hunger, poverty, and crime. The pastor is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.  He is a proud husband and father of three beautiful children.

Tune into your local C-SPAN station, at 11:30 a.m. ET, to watch Pastor Lomax deliver the prayer and Rep. Wilson welcome him to the House floor.