W
elcome to the 223rd Issue of Afro/ Latino Magazine. Here you will find your source for Entertainment, Local Business, and other areas of interest in the Reading, Harrisburg, Pottstown Lancaster Pa area. Afro/Latino welcomes all your Advertising needs. We offer custom Advertising and Graphic work. We offer product placement and helpful ideas to make your business grow. Utilizing our Extensive Network of Websites, Print Publication, Promotional Tools and Events is a great way to increase your exposure and drive traffic to your business. Afro/Latino is also a great way to make all of your Personal Announcements such as Birthdays, Anniversaries, Reunions, Weddings, Birth Announcements and much more! We are much more than an Advertising Magazine.. We publish helpful and knowledgeable information to empower our communities. So, when it comes to making the choice for your Advertising...Stick with the Magazine that is in your Community and about your Community
For Advertising: 484 484--256 256--7258 Bienvenido a los afro / hispano Quiero darle las gracias por echar un vistazo a nuestra revista, si tiene alguna pregunta acerca de la publicidad en nuestra revista o sugerencias con respecto al contenido, por favor llรกmenos al 484-256-7258 yle ayuda, Gracias
Look Us Up On Line , Afrolatinomag.com, EE--mail LCSERL@AOL.COM, Earl Lucas Facebook
1/2 Dj Crisstylez, 1/3 Dj Todd 1, 1/9 Dj Crisstylez, 1/10 Dj JonCrisstylez, 1/16 Dj Todd 1 , 1/17 Dj Crisstylez , 1/23 Dj Crisstylez, 1/24 Dj Jon, 1/30 Dj Todd 1, 1/31 Dj Jon 3 for $1 Fireball soaked cherries
Afro/Latino
6
www.afrolatinomag.com
Afro/Latino
7
www.afrolatinomag.com
Store hours Tue, Wed, Thur 12 to7, Fri & Sat 11 to 4 We will be closed for the holidays starting Dec 29th and will reopen January 6th With our Winter Sale Blazers & Sport Coats $69.99 Pee coats $69.99 All other items Reduced 50% off
Afro/Latino
8
www.afrolatinomag.com
Grill Then Chill Presents The John King Dance Band Saturday February 21st, Saturday March 21st & Saturday April 11th for the Jazz fest
Afro/Latino
9
www.afrolatinomag.com
City of Reading Police Department Civil Service Board Written Exam January 24, 2015 at 9:00am at Alvernia University. Police Civil Service Applicants must:
Be citizens of the United States Have a high school diploma or GED
Be 21 years of age at the time of testing
Valid picture drivers license required
If you are interested in becoming a police officer for the City of Reading Police Department please visit http://www.readingpa.gov/ for information and news of upcoming police civil service testing. Please send additional questions or concerns to jobs@readingpa.org.
Afro/Latino
10
www.afrolatinomag.com
Afro/Latino
11
www.afrolatinomag.com
Afro/Latino
13
www.afrolatinomag.com
Afro/Latino
13
www.afrolatinomag.com
Afro/Latino
16
www.afrolatinomag.com
We will be holding a seminar/workshop for inner city youths ages 12-18, that will focus on community/law enforcement relationships, employment, cultural awareness as well as self defense. Open to the public, all are encouraged to attend.
Monday, January 19th 2015 @ 5pm to 7pm
American Legion 237 N 3rd St, Reading Pa 19601
Parents/Guardians! Recent data suggests that the 2014-15 9th grade class entering Reading High School (RHS) will have less than a 60% chance to make it to graduation. Only half of those who do manage to graduate will go on to college. The reason we exist is to help make the graduation rate 100% for our student participants and provide them with the support, encouragement and skills required to grow and thrive in the new economy after graduation. If you know a student entering the 9th grade at RHS for the 2014-15 school year and you want to provide him or her with a unique support system throughout their entire high-school career to register you for our program by going to www.sharedgrowth.org/register or e-mail us at fab@sharedgrowth.org for more information. Thank you! The staff at Shared Growth, Inc.
Afro/Latino
17
www.afrolatinomag.com
Afro/Latino
20
www.afrolatinomag.com
Afro/Latino
21
www.afrolatinomag.com
Afro/Latino
22
www.afrolatinomag.com
Afro/Latino
23
www.afrolatinomag.com
Afro/Latino
24
www.afrolatinomag.com
Afro/Latino
25
www.afrolatinomag.com
JANUARY Is Anti-Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Did you know that slavery still exists today in the U.S.? 27 Million people are thought to be enslaved across the world, according to Free the Slaves, which is more then when Lincoln was President. Human trafficking can be defined simply as; the use of force, fraud, or coercion to enslave another person for profit. Sex trafficking makes up about 80% of all human trafficking worldwide, and the U.S. plays a major role in the trafficking industry,(U.S. DOS).
The average age of girls involved in prostitution in the U.S. is 12 to 14 years of age, and for boys ages 11-13 years of age (IBD., 92). How many domestic children do you think want a career in commercial sex?
There are thought to be 100,000-300,000 children being sexually exploited every year in the U.S. Usually these children are forced into it through a pimp.
Lehigh county recently did a study with women arrested for prostitution:
Over 200 women exiting prison for prostitution or related charges in Allentown, PA. 85% of them (170) of them were trafficking victims at some point. Some starting at the age of 2, 4 and 5.
There are many children and adults also forced to work without pay in the U.S, which are considered labor trafficking victims. It is very difficult to pinpoint these victims and help them. F.R.E.E is an organization here in Berks County who is involved in anti-trafficking efforts. F.R.E.E stands for Freedom and Restoration for Everyone Enslaved. They are dedicated to education, prevention, and awareness on this issue. They have private trainings for professionals every month, and open community events as well. Here are some community events happening in January and February. Educate yourself and help the fight against human trafficking in Berks! January 13th " Playground: the film" January 25th "Playground: the film"
January 20th "FREE Monthly Meeting & Training" January 29th "Walk in a victims Shoes" February 17th “FREE Monthly Meeting & Training” February 28th "Shelter Fundraiser Dinner"
For times, locations, and more information go to www.freefromht.org
Afro/Latino
26
www.afrolatinomag.com
10 rules every young Black & Hispanic boy should follow when they are stopped by the police Getting stopped by the police can be harrowing for anyone, but black males are especially vulnerable when it comes to contact with the police. In the wake of the Trayvon Martin tragedy, some parents are reminding their sons that they do not stand on equal ground in this society and because of race and their sex, they are automatically seen as suspect in American society. So, here are 10 things that we should teach our sons when the police confront them. 1. Stop immediately. Make sure you pull over in a timely manner so that you are not suspected of
running. 2. Never, ever run from the police. It gives them a reason to use violence on you. 3. Never return violent police action with violence because you will be hurt. Put you hands up and
say, “I am not resisting.” 4. Keep your hands visible at all times. Don’t reach in your pocket and don’t appear to be reaching
for anything within your car. Keep you hands on your steering wheel and visible. 5. Don’t talk back. Be OVERLY respectful even if you feel that you have been unjustly stopped. 6. Follow the officer’s instructions clearly. If you don’t understand the instructions ask for them to be
repeated. 7. Be careful of the way you dress because, in some people’s eyes, your clothing makes you a suspect. 8. Be careful walking in groups because you can be considered a gang. 9. Make sure you say your name, where you live, and where you work. It makes you more human in
their eyes. 10. “Always, always do the right thing”—Spike Lee. Your actions during a police stop can mean the difAfro/Latino
27
www.afrolatinomag.com