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Brian Merlis, Thoughtful Thursday underwritten by Guild Hall The co-author of “Historic Black Brooklyn: 400 Years of Struggle and Hope” discusses how the story of the borough’s black residents pre-dates the nation itself. HBB considers development and abolition of the slave trade, as well as segregation in schools and housing noting Nassau County as a recent offender regarding discriminatory real estate practices. The photographic history of all of Brooklyn’s neighborhoods are well-documented with extensive text in this epic collaborative effort with fellow historian Clarence Taylor. It can be found at oldnycbooks.com Valerie DiLorenzo, Sing Loud for PD Long Island singer, actress and instructor for “Sing Loud for PD” developed in collaboration with the American Parkinson Disease Association, appears on HOTsounds premiering two tracks from her upcoming record, “Cabarista” recorded with Cynthia Daniels at Monk Music Studios.