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SAVE ROE V. WADE

NY AG James, electeds respond to possible overturning of Roe v. Wade

(See story on page 6) (Bill Moore photo)

Youth demand better access to incarcerated loved ones

Delgado rises as Lt. Gov. (See story on page 4)

(See story on page 6)

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Bragg introduces postconviction justice unit (See story on page 3)

Antonio Delgado (Official portrait, 116th Congress)

Alvin Bragg (Campaign photo)

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International International GERMANS FAIL TO PAY UP FOR SACKING Last but not least, more than a centuNAMIBIA’S INDIGENOUS LANDS ry after the horrendous genocide per(GIN)—Reparations—a system of re- petrated in Namibia that killed 80% of dress for egregious injustices—are not the Herero and 50% of the Nama popa foreign idea imposed from the out- ulation, Germany started a discussion side on the United States. On the con- with the Namibian government in 2015 trary, the U.S. has given lands to Native Americans, paid $1.5 billion to Japanese Americans interned in the U.S. during World War II, and helped Jews receive reparations for the Holocaust, including making various investments over time. But the U.S. has yet to compensate descendants of Black Americans enslaved for their labor nor has it atoned for the lost equity from segregated housing, transportation, and business policy. And no one will forget that American slavery was particularly brutal. Protest demanding apology (GIN photo) Calls for justice are now resounding ever more loudly in the U.S. and around the to “heal the wounds” caused by the hisworld. European countries which ben- torical cruelty. efited greatly from wealth stolen in the A token amount was promised to colonial era are struggling to respond. the Namibian people, after years of While several are taking initial steps to activism from Namibian and Black return some of what was seized, much German organizations. But the declamore needs to be done. ration failed to mention “reparations” One country that has managed to or “compensation,” and Germany dodge financial restitution is Germa- avoided any direct discussion with the ny. Last year, Europe’s biggest econo- Herero and the Nama. Parliamentarimy offered just over $1 billion over 30 an Inna Hengari called this “insulting.” years for what Berlin said “from today’s While Namibian President Hage Geperspective, would be called genocide” ingob’s government accepted the offer, of indigenous communities. parliament did not, calling it insuffiMuch of the stolen wealth is in art cient. The deal is now on hold. and artifacts. More than 90% of the “That deal was never about us,” said most prominent sub-Saharan African Nandi Mazeingo, chair of the Ovaherepieces of art are currently outside of the ro Genocide Foundation. “You kill 80% continent, writes Rokhaya Diallo in the of a community and offer a billion dolWashington Post. To keep such pieces lars spread over 30 years?” Germany, of art on French soil, she noted, France he said, must talk to communities dimade them untransferable. Pressure rectly. from African countries made France According to the Namibia Statisacknowledge the unfairness, passing tics Agency, white farmers own 70% a law to return cultural goods to Benin of commercial farmland, while “previand Senegal. ously disadvantaged” groups own 16%. Madagascar was given back the “Land is what made [Germans] rich,” crown of Queen Ranavalona III—one Mbakumua Hengari told the Financial of the most precious symbols of Mala- Times. “For the Herero and Nama, it gasy national pride. was the start of trans-generational im-

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poverishment.” Meanwhile, Uganda has been ordered to pay the Democratic Republic of Congo $325 million for the occupation and plundering of its Eastern province more than 20 years ago—

the largest reparation award by an international court for gross violations of human rights and for violations of international humanitarian law. SIERRA LEONE POLICE ARREST TEACHER ACTIVISTS OVER DEMANDS FOR ‘LIVING WAGES’ (GIN)—Schoolteachers in Sierra Leone say they’ve had enough after the arrest this week of Mohamed Salieu Khan, interim chair of the Teachers Solidarity Movement. He was grabbed by police outside the popular AYV TV station after speaking about the dismal plight of schoolteachers and their unequal conditions of service. Two other TSM leaders were subsequently arrested despite President Bio’s claim to have expunged a law that hinders free speech. Members of the Teachers Solidarity Movement in Bo, southern Sierra Leone, said they were seeking “living wages,” harmonization of salaries in the civil/public service, and improved employment conditions for all public sector workers in Sierra Leone. In an open letter dated April 21, the teachers group cited “the pe-

rennial hardship that political leaders from the Sierra Leone People’s Party and the All Peoples Congress, the country’s two major political groups, have inflicted on Sierra Leonean teachers.” For 60 years since independence, teachers were treated recklessly and left to starve with impunity, the group stated in their letter. “Don’t we deserve a better living like the lawyers we taught, the doctors we prepared, the bankers we raised, the engineers we schooled, the police and the Army we instructed and the very politicians we inspired?” they asked rhetorically. “Enough is enough!” Teachers were destitute, they said, lacking transport, medical, rent or leave benefits, and the education minister had failed to relay this fact to the president. They called on President Bio, the Teaching Service Commission and the international community, including the European Union representative, the Department for International Development, the U.S. Embassy and the British High Commission to come to their aid. National Security Coordinator Abdulai Caulker called their press release “unfortunate.” The arrests were swiftly condemned by TV station AYV, which responded: “Mr. Khan was a guest on the program and was arrested just outside AYV’s premises soon after he left the show… AYV would like to remind the Sierra Leone Police that our work is protected by statutes including the most supreme law—the 1991 constitution of Sierra Leone.” The Sierra Leone Bar Association also took a stand, condemning the police for arresting the schoolteachers for speaking out against the poor working conditions of teachers in Sierra Leone.

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Mental health: The myth of violence By STEPHON JOHNSON Amsterdam News Staff

lion Americans). Depression is increasing among young people, with 19% of kids between the ages of 12 and 17 experiencing major depression. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the Multi-racial kids have it worse than that. Among past several weeks have brought the issue to the fore- the demographic, multi-racial kids are 14.5% more front. likely to suffer from severe depression. The mass shooting at the 36th Street station on the Over the past few years, public figures have done N train in Sunset their best to break the Park last month stigma of mental health. brought the words From athletes to entertain“mental health” ers to politicians, there’s back into the light. been a huge push to make While 62-yeardiscussing mental health old Frank James as easy as discussing physhad mental health ical injuries. But the stigma issues, why does remains. Why? the issue of mental “There is a stigma athealth only come tached to acknowledging up during acts of viour mental health chalolence? lenges. And it’s important According to Subfor people to understand Mental health victims tend to be victims of stance Abuse and that physical health and crime and not perpetrators. (Photo courtesy Mental Health Sermental health are insepof Halfpoint and Drazen Zigic via iStock) vices, people with arable,” said clinical psysevere mental illchologist and Touro nesses are over 10 times more likely to be victims of College of Osteopathic Medicine Professor Jeff Garviolent crime than the general population. Accord- dere. “And even though we take the time to work ing to a report from the U.S. Department of Justice, in on or acknowledge when we have physical health 2015, the rate of violent victimization against persons issues, we don’t do the same thing when it comes to with disabilities (29.5 victimizations per 1,000 per- mental health…” sons age 12 or older) was 2.5 times higher than the Azizah McEntire LMHC, LPC, licensed mental rate for persons without disabilities (11.8 per 1,000), health counselor and founder of Healing On Us, “which was adjusted to account for the differences said that it’s easy to not look at the bigger picture bebetween the age distributions for persons with and cause society seeks comfort and because discussing without disabilities.” mental health issues is uncomfortable. And the issue is worsening. According to Mental “If I’m examining ants in a maze, I can see clearHealth America, in 2019 (pre-pandemic) 19.86% of ly how the ants are moving around,” she said. “If I adults experienced a mental illness (nearly 50 milSee MYTHS on page 31

Bragg introduces post-conviction justice unit to right wrongs and ‘restore’ justice By STEPHON JOHNSON Amsterdam News Staff

was lucky—the reality of being a Black man meant I could have been one of the Exonerated Five.” According to the website, the three main pilWhat’s done is not lars of the webalways done. Manhatsite are impartial tan District Attorney post-conviction Alvin Bragg is giving reinvestigation via people the chance to collaboration with change the past for impacted individuthe better. als and their counIn late April, Bragg sel, which will help launched the Postwith outcomes; Conviction Justice “supporting those Unit, which is deexonerated” (as signed for those conwell as victims/ victed of crimes in survivors); and the past via the Man“promoting conhattan D.A. Bragg just viction integrity wants to get those in future prosecuout that were unjusttions by advising ly convicted. He saw the Office in best unjust convictions in practices, includAlvin Bragg (Campaign photo) the flesh as a youth. ing through new “I grew up in the shadow of the Central Park Five trainings and root cause analysis reports.” case, which had an incredibly deep impact on me,” So how does the review process work? Unit Chief said Bragg. “I was actually pulled over with some Terri Rosenblatt explained the process that happens friends by the police not long after, who started in- once you visit the website. BRAGG on page 31 terrogating us about a crime that we didn’t commit. I

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MetroBriefs Metro Briefs APOLLO THEATER ‘DINING WITH DIVAS’ EVENT RAISES $525,000 FOR THE UNDERPRIVILEGED After a two-year absence due to the pandemic, 350 formidable women joined The Apollo Theater for its eighth annual ‘Dining With The Divas’ luncheon, a fundraiser celebrating the accomplishments of women in business, the arts and philanthropy who serve as mentors and role models. Attended by some of the most influential and culturally invested women in business, the arts, media and philanthropy, this year’s event raised a record-breaking $525,000 and will support The Apollo’s year-round education, community and performing arts programs that reach New York City’s underserved children, students and families. Attendees included Gayle King, First Lady of New Jersey Tammy Murphy, New York Commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs Laurie Cumbo, Crystal McCrary McGuire, Tonya Lewis Lee, Erika Liles, Jill Pemberton (CFO, LVMH), Wendy Credle, Huffington Post Editor-in-Chief Danielle Belton, Lisa Davis, Nina Wells, Lesley Goldwasser, Sophia Chang and Spotify’s Global Head of Talent Whitney Gayle-Benta, among many others. BLACK WOMEN TALK TECH ANNOUNCES RETURN OF IN-PERSON ROADMAP TO BILLIONS CONFERENCE Black Women Talk Tech, a collective of Black women tech founders identifying, supporting and encouraging Black women to build the next billion-dollar business, officially announced its sixth annual Roadmap to Billions conference. The conference will be held June 15-17 before Juneteenth Weekend at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The event will be hybrid, offering virtual activations and livestream content for the online audience. The conference is the largest tech gathering for Black women in the world. Two thousand founders will be in attendance for the only annual tech conference created exclusively by Black women tech founders for Black female and non-binary founders and allies. The conference is built from the perspective of women and the goal is to showcase the brilliance of Black women in tech, create a stage for their experiences, foster deep connections, and create real funding opportunities. Attendees will gain insight and valuable lessons to inspire and guide them on their entrepreneurial and executive journey through the tech landscape. There are four different programming tracks this year: Culture + Marketing, Finance + Operations, Leadership, and Product + Technology. Go to www.blackwomentalktech.com for more information. PA JUMAANE WILLIAMS CALLS FOR PROTECTION OF GIG WORKERS On Sunday, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams released a new report calling for worker protections that address the modern workforce and the ‘gig economy.’ The report, “Disrupting the Exploitation Economy,” highlights the ways in which large corporations deny basic employment protection. As the report details, workers classified as independent contractors—a growing number of New Yorkers—are not afforded many of the basic employment protections and benefits that other employees are able to access. An estimated 850,000 New Yorkers are currently classified as low-wage independent contractors, and that number is expected to increase. As the gig economy grows and the workforce shifts in the wake of the pandemic, this report recommends several policy proposals in order to close the benefits gap. In addition to the challenges faced by independent contractors, many workers are being exploited by companies currently misclassifying their workers—often deliberately—as independent contractors despite functionally serving as employees. When corporations misclassify their workers, the state loses out on critical tax revenue and permits a status quo reliant on exploitation and manipulation. BRONX WEEK KICKS OFF On Monday Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson joined the Bronx Tourism Council, Humana, Essen Health Care and other community partners to host a media preview and celebration to kick-off Bronx Week 2022 at the Northeast Bronx YMCA. As a highlight of the event, Gibson and The Bronx Tourism Council will announce the three honorees that will be inducted into the Bronx Walk of Fame Class of 2022. Since 1997, the Bronx Walk of Fame has served as the premier honor that can be bestowed upon any Bronx native, with past luminaries including Prince Royce, Chazz Palmintieri, Fat Joe, Swizz Beats and several others. The theme of this year’s Bronx Week is “History in the Making,” celebrating the historic significance of the first woman and African American to serve in the role of Bronx borough president at the newly constructed and first YMCA in the Bronx in over 30 years. Bronx Week takes place May 5 through 14. There will be a series of events from every sector of the community including senior activities, small business networking, family, health, finance, and more. —Compiled by Cyril Josh Barker

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Benjamin falls, Delgado rises as Lt Gov By ARIAMA C. LONG Amsterdam News Staff, Report for America Corps Member New York state lawmakers quickly passed legislation to remove former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin from the June primary ballot amid investigations into campaign fraud. Shortly after, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her new running mate U.S. Rep Antonio Delgado. In an address on Twitter, Benjamin withdrew his name from the ballot after the law to remove him was passed this week. “I will sign the necessary paperwork to remove myself from the ballot. I am innocent of these unsubstantiated charges,” said Benjamin. “However, I would be unable to serve under these circumstances. I want to thank all of my constituents and supporters for giving me the opportunity to serve.” At a conference upstate, Hochul excitedly announced Delgado as the new lieutenant governor who will eventually take office alongside her. “I know he’ll work for every New Yorker upstate and downstate,” said Hochul about Delgado. “He’ll work for working families because he has a beautiful one of his own.” Delgado is an Afro Latino upstate New York native from Schenectady, currently serving the 19th congressional district across Oneonta, Liberty, Kingston, Hudson, and Delhi counties. He chairs the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit. He has a reputation for passing bipartisan legislation. As an aside, Delgado is also a part

of the upstate New York basketball hall of fame and played as a semi-pro in Puerto Rico. “Democracy does not happen on its own,” said Delgado at the conference. “People have to hold leaders accountable, leaders have to want to be accountable. That is the work. We must do everything in our power to keep democracy close to the will of the people. That is how we restore people’s faith in the integrity of the system.” Hochul said the vacancy committee approved Delgado’s name on the ballot on Tuesday, May 3, but there’s still the question of transitioning offices which will take some time. Considering the last candidate resigned in scandal, Hochul said she understands people’s concerns and that her legal team has assembled a “very, very thorough” team for the vetting process. Delgado said he wasn’t worried about the “external dynamics” surrounding the lieutenant governor’s race. Hochul didn’t set an official date for a special election to replace Delgado in congress yet. The statute states that a special election date has to be set within the next 10 days, she said, but they haven’t figured out what it will look like yet. Hochul added that she believes that the statewide primaries will still be in June. Ariama C. Long is a Report for America corps member and writes about culture and politics in New York City for The Amsterdam News. Your donation to match our RFA grant helps keep her writing stories like this one; please consider making a tax-deductible gift of any amount today by visiting: https://tinyurl.com/fcszwj8w

Biden fears the wider implications of upending Roe v. Wade By HERB BOYD Special to the AmNews

It’s a fundamental shift in American jurisprudence.” Moreover, he added on Tuesday before departing for Alabama to tour a defense producA leaked draft Supreme Court opinion, in- tion facility, “Every other decision based on the dicating a possible upending of Roe v. Wade, notion of privacy is thrown into question.” He the constitutional right to abortion, has set off concluded the decision “goes way overboard” a wave of reaction, almost knocking the war in on the matter about the moment of conception. Ukraine off the headlines. President Biden beHis remarks were consistent with those in a lieves that the draft—and it’s by no means a final joint statement in January with Vice President decision—has ramifications beyond undoing a Harris on the 49th anniversary of the decision, woman’s right to choose, that it ramifies and noting that Roe v. Wade “is under assault…We threatens “a whole range of rights.” must ensure that our daughters and grandBiden said: “It’s really quite a radical decision. See GOV'T on page 36

NYS court strikes down Dem-controlled redistricting maps At a presser in Foley Square in Manhattan, U.S. By ARIAMA C. LONG Amsterdam News Staff, Report for America Corps Member A New York State Court of Appeals judge ruled last week that congressional and state senate maps that favored Democrats must be redrawn. Pols and the state legislature that voted on the maps pushed back on the ruling that ultimately decides residents’ voting rights for the next decade and could move the June primaries to August. “Millions and millions of voters, here in New York See REDISTRICTING on page 32

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries called for the court to schedule more public redistricting hearings at locations accessible throughout the state. (Contributed photo)

NewJerseyNews NAACP National Convention being held in Atlantic City By CYRIL JOSH BARKER Amsterdam News Staff The NAACP is hosting its 113th National Convention this summer in Atlantic City. The civil rights organization hosted a press conference alongside leaders in New Jersey including Gov. Phil Murphy and Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr., as well as Larry Sieg, the president and CEO of Meet AC and Atlantic City’s Convention and Visitor Bureau. This year will mark the NAACP’s return to holding an in-person National Convention, which will feature exciting events and opportunities to gain insight into the NAACP’s work for the coming year. “For the first time in two years, we are thrilled to be able to stand alongside our leaders and celebrate our 113th National Convention in person once again. As we look back on a year of great progress for the Black community, we must recognize and plan for the work ahead,” said Derrick Johnson, NAACP’s national president and CEO. “Despite enormous wins for representation, our civil rights remain under attack. This year’s convention will convene some of our brightest minds to cement a path forward.” The convention will take place from July 14 through July 20. The focus will be on the theme of #ThisIsPower and bringing orga-

nizational leaders together to workshop solutions to our community’s most pressing issues—voting and reproductive rights, student debt, and police reform—and determine the NAACP’s policy agenda priorities for 2022-23. “It is an honor to join NAACP national president and CEO Derrick Johnson and his team, along with their partners here in New Jersey, to announce that the NAACP’s 113th National Convention will be held in New Jersey’s very own Atlantic City,” said Murphy. “New Jersey has a rich history in the fight for equality, and we are honored to build on our legacy and host this year’s convention. Together, we can create a stronger, fairer and more equitable New Jersey, and nation, for all.” Meet AC’s President and CEO, Larry Sieg, said the convention will bring an estimated $9.3 million to the local economy. “We are honored to host the 113th NAACP National Convention here in Atlantic City in July, and we’re looking forward to showcasing our beautiful seaside destination to its members,” said Sieg. The convention comes at a pivotal time as the NAACP continues its fight to secure civil, voting, and reproductive rights in addition to leading the charge to cancel student debt and create generational wealth for Black families.

N.J. residents see rise in mental health issues since pandemic By CYRIL JOSH BARKER Amsterdam News Staff A majority of New Jersey adults or someone they know has experienced mental health problems, and the problems have gotten worse during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a Stockton University Poll on public health and other issues released. The statewide poll of 640 New Jersey respondents found 58% reporting that they or someone close to them has experienced mental health issues, while 39% said they have not and 2% were unsure. Of those saying they had experienced problems, 68% said that mental health had gotten worse during the two-year-old pandemic. Only 7% said the problems had improved, and 20% said they had not changed during the pandemic, according to the poll taken by the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University. “The public is confirming what experts have been saying about the pandemic, that mental health has taken a

beating as we try to manage the coronavirus,” said John Froonjian, director of the Hughes Center. “The pandemic has increased stress levels on multiple fronts: economic, social, employment, health care, schooling, loss of loved ones. It all takes a toll.” One aspect of mental health problems involves drug addiction. Nearly four in 10 (39%) of poll respondents said they or someone they know personally has been affected by the opioid crisis. More than one in three (35%) characterize drug addiction as a big problem in their community, and 40% said it is a minor problem where they live. Respondents were asked to characterize the problem of homelessness in towns where they live. A plurality of 38% said homelessness was not a problem at all in their communities. Thirty-five percent said it was a minor problem, and 23% said it was a big problem. The poll of New Jersey adult residents was conducted by the Stockton Polling Institute of the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy April 4-13

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CUPP founder Michael Williams Sr. focuses on helping families of formerly incarcerated By ARIAMA C. LONG Amsterdam News Staff, Report for America Corps Member Brooklyn native Michael Williams Sr., 53, is a formerly incarcerated mental health activist who created his nonprofit Create Unlimited Power Purpose (C.U.P.P.) to aid other formerly incarcerated individuals and families struggling with their reentry into society. “What happens is that so many guys come home angry. Most of them come home on psych medications. There’s a lot of rage and hate and as soon as they come out here in society they encounter an issue, they don’t have the proper tools and know how to address the issue so it just blows up,” said Williams. “It’s like tick, tick, boom.” Williams was previously serving the last two years of a 14-year prison sentence for robbery at Green Haven Correctional Facility, reported CBS. While there Williams penned a 3-page letter in 2016,

whistleblowing on the atrocities and alleged fatal treatment inmates received at the hands of correctional officers there. He was released on parole in 2019 and stayed in the Hudson, N.Y. area getting his organization off the ground. He also worked at the local Department of Social Services (DSS) in Hudson, he said. Through a small grant CUPP helped formerly incarcerated people with reentry documents and certification while identifying and improving the underlying mental health issues. Williams said the organization is mainly geared towards assisting the children of the incarcerated with trauma from essentially losing a parent to the criminal justice system. “Prior to COVID, I had a relationship I had built with DSS here in Hudson. COVID hit and everything got wiped off the table. So many of my clients that I was furnishing with food and placement and residency out of my own pocket

got washed away,” said Williams about the impact of the pandemic. “Nothing seemed to be moving.” He is off parole currently and is looking to transfer CUPP to his hometown of New York City where there is greater need for social and mental health services for people who have been through the prison system. He’s also working to rehabilitate his relationships with his five children who are now adults in their own right. Williams is from the Crown Heights and Brownsville areas of Brooklyn. He said as a child his family’s low-income background was a part of everyday life in the 1970s, until his family’s building fell victim to an alleged insurance scheme and was burned down. Williams and his siblings briefly relocated to a seedy welfare hotel until they were placed in Van Dyke Houses in Brownsville. “We were getting robbed everyday, everyday,” said Williams about the abrupt and scarring

change to his sense Michael Williams Sr. in his Brooklyn North clothing line (Contributed photo) of community. “The little my mother could afford to give us was getting taken.” He said the harsh environment caused him to start fighting and he was first arrested at the age of 13 years old. He said he watched his life fade away. Williams said his dream is to establish his clothing line, Brooklyn North, to build up his nonprofit and continue addressing the devastating effects incarceration has on people’s mental health in the city.

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Council Speaker Adams, electeds respond to possible overturning of Roe v. Wade By ARIAMA C. LONG Amsterdam News Staff, Report for America Corps Member City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, and members of the firstever women majority led city council, gathered on Tuesday, May 3, to support women’s reproductive rights in light of a leaked Supreme Court opinion that could overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. Politico reported that the Supreme Court is going to vote against the legality of abortion established in 1973 and 1992, based on an “initial draft majority opinion” circulated inside the court. “New York will remain, make no mistake and hear us clearly, New York will remain a destination state for any and all women seeking abortion care and access to health care,” said Adams at the conference. “I resent any male telling me or my sisters in the United States of America what the hell we can do with our bodies. It is not your right to choose.” To be clear, abortion is still legal in New York and has been since

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, and members of the first-ever women majority led city council, gathered on Tuesday, May 3, to support women’s reproductive rights. (Photo by Ariama C. Long)

1970. The National Organization for Women (NOW) in New York said that New York is one of 16 states that explicitly protect the right to abortion and passed the Reproductive Health Act in 2019, which moved abortion regulation into the health code and expanded the category of medical professionals who can perform the procedure, said NOW. Thirteen states, mainly in the Midwest and the South, have al-

ready passed “trigger laws” that restrict and ban abortion. These laws will automatically kick in as soon as federal protections end, said NOW. “Now we must turn our attention and resources to vulnerable states to ensure state-by-state that women don’t lose their fundamental right to reproductive freedom,” said Sonia Ossorio, president of NOW NY in a statement. “This is a call to action like no other. Wom-

en’s lives depend on it.” Councilmember Farah Louis, co-chair of Women’s Caucus, said that it was “absolutely inconceivable” that a core part of women’s rights and body autonomy is being threatened. She called certain members on the Supreme Court “out of touch.” “Bans or reductions to the abortion window will dispproportionaly impact people seeking abortions, particularly in marginalized, Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian women, who have no insurance or access to health care and live in [a] healthcare desert,” said Louis. Councilmember Lynn Schulman, who chairs the health committee, added that reproductive health is a personal issue for her. “My great grandmother died trying to give herself an abortion a hundred years ago,” she said. “My great grandfather had to come here with my grandmother and her four siblings and he couldn’t take care of them. They grew up in an orphanage. We’re going backward now to that place and I will never let that happen.” Mayor Eric Adams and Gov.

Kathy Hochul also threw out their public support for women’s reproductive rights in response to the nationwide upsetting news. “New York City knows that a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions is hers and hers alone. This potential assault on their freedom by right wing extremists cannot stand,” said via twitter Mayor Adams. “We’re ready to fight like hell.” Hochul said she was “absolutely horrified” by the leaked information as a woman. “I refuse to go backwards,” said Hochul in Tuesday’s presser. “My promise is that here in the State of New York we will not stand idly by. Anyone who needs care, we welcome you with open arms.” Ariama C. Long is a Report for America corps member and writes about culture and politics in New York City for The Amsterdam News. Your donation to match our RFA grant helps keep her writing stories like this one; please consider making a tax-deductible gift of any amount today by visiting: https:// tinyurl.com/fcszwj8w

Youth take journey to Albany to demand better access to incarcerated loved ones By STEPHON JOHNSON Amsterdam News Staff

on a family’s finances. Families shouldn’t have to choose between paying their utility or food bill and Young people want the state speaking to their loved one. government to give them more “Telephone calls allow parents access to loved ones serving time in prisons. As part of its annual Advocacy Day, members of the Youth Action Council took to Albany last month to call for the state legislature to pass the Protect In-Person Visiting bill ((S2841A/ A4250A) and the Connecting Families bill (S3512A/ A3096A). According to the language of the latter bill, sponsored by New York State Sen. Jamaal Bailey, any voice communication to the incarcerated should be free and agencies “charged with the operation and management of state and local correctional facilities and juvenile detention facilities to provide per- and guardians to keep in touch sons in their custody with voice with their children and help keep communication service at a mini- families intact after the incarcermum of 90 minutes per day.” ated individual is released. It can The justification? It hurts poor be a critical lifeline for families New Yorkers the most. and the incarcerated person.” “Most incarcerated New YorkThe former bill, sponsored ers have low low-incomes and are by New York State Sen. Luis R. least able to pay to keep in touch Sepúlveda, establishes a permawith their families, friends and nent visitation program for the clergy,” read part of the bill. “The incarcerated. Currently, in-person cost of daily calls can be a strain visits aren’t protected by state law.

Youth Council Action members, ages 15 to 17 and who have experienced the difficulties in communicating with the incarcerated, trekked to as many assembly

incarcerated parents have a right to speak with, see, and touch a parent and this right must be protected. “Visiting allows for families to

tional, eight hours away,” said Rafiq. “I was so relieved to see my mother again after so much time had passed and to see her laugh and smile. Virtual visits never felt

Youth Action Council take to Albany advocating for bills that would improve communication between loved ones and the incarcerated.

member and state senator offices as they could, doing in-person canvassing work to get both bills passed this legislative session. Two Youth Action Council members spoke about the importance of the visit and the bills. Youth Action Council Member Ayana said, “Visiting in-person is important for people who want to see an incarcerated family member. Children with

have important conversations and bond, and reassures children that their parents are okay.” Osborne Youth Action Council Member Rafiq detailed what he deemed to be a bad experience on Rikers Island. “Ten years ago my sister and I were able to visit my mom at Rikers, but we were not able to visit her regularly when she was transferred to Albion Correc-

the same as seeing my mother in person. We ask the New York State legislature to pass the Protect InPerson immediately so that virtual visits cannot replace in-person visiting.” Youth Action Council members rallied in front of the State Capitol in late April holding up several picket signs. One read, “Communities not Cages.”

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ANTHONY According to multiple reports, Emmy-winning daytime talk show host Tamron Hall tested positive for COVID-19 on April 26. Hall has had no symptoms whatsoever. She continued taping episodes of the show from her Manhattan home. Page Six reported that Hall sent an email to her staff that said: “I am following CDC guidelines, staying home, and taking every precaution to ensure everyone’s safety. Thankfully, my son Moses and my entire family have all tested negative. I am devastated to say the least, but I know we will get through this.” Hall was vaccinated in 2021 at the hospital of her Alma Mater, Temple University, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Peconic Land Trust recently beat out superstar couple Jay-Z and Beyoncé to preserve another key property on Georgica Pond, near Revlon Chairman of the Board Ron Perelman’s “The Creeks.” Ana Meir and her husband Daniel Creighton sold 2.7 acres of prime waterfront land on Georgica Pond at 18 Jones Creek Lane, East Hampton, to the Peconic Land Trust, according to a press release from Town + Country Real Estate. It was originally listed for $11,750,000 in September 2021 with Town + Country Real Estate’s Linda Batiancela, who explained, “There were multiple offers being considered before the Peconic Land Trust contacted me in early November to discuss. The owners decided to pass on other higher offers and make a deal with the Peconic Land Trust for $8.5 million for preservation purposes.” Batiancela exclusively listed and sold the property, which comes complete with approximately 300-feet of prime Hamptons waterfront and is located adjacent to the Fulling Mill Preserve and just under a mile to the ocean. Aside from Jay-Z and Beyoncé, neighbors include Steven Spielberg and famous attorney Lenny Ackerman. The 24th annual First Ladies High Tea will take place on May 7 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Honorees include Emmy Award-Winning actress Loretta Devine and Cookie Johnson, NY Times bestselling author, founder of CJ, a premium denim line, and wife of Earvin “Magic” Johnson, as well as Dr. Jerry Abraham. The tea will feature a performance by gospel great Kurt Carr, as well as an appearance by Richard Roundtree. Co-hosts will be Wendy Raquel Robinson from “The Game” and Apostle Beverly “BAM” Crawford, pastor of Bible Enrichment Fellowship International Church. The Bell family sadly announces the passing of Rory Wahid Rayyan Bell, youngest brother of Robert “Kool” Bell, co-founder of Kool & the Gang. He was known to many in the music industry as Rocky. He died of Stage 4 lung cancer and congestive heart disease. He was 62. Wahid (Rocky) was an incredible lighting director for several major recording artists and worked concerts with hit-makers such as Kool & the Gang, Gladys Knight, Patti Labelle, Stephanie Mills, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, and Anita Baker. A teenage Rory/ (Rocky) Wahid can be heard with his big brother Kool on the album track “Heaven at Once” from Kool & the Gang’s multi-platinum LP, “Wild & Peaceful,” released in 1973. Funeral and burial services will be private.

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sized pool, full sized bowling alley, shooting range and stables at one point. Though she doubts all of that can stay. She said ideally she’d like to see agriculture or a growing space focused on health and wellness included in what she imagines will be a lively recreational and arts space. Other ideas include a boarding school and housing for foster care children aging out of the system. Zinerman said she is not looking to build hundreds of units of housing or displace Assemblymember Stefani L. Zinerman kicked off the re-imagining of the 13th Regiment Armory the homelessness on April 12 (Contributed photo) service run by Black By ARIAMA C. LONG Veterans For Social Amsterdam News Staff, Report for Justice. She believes America Corps Member that a space should always be available Last month Assemblymember Stefani for transitional housL. Zinerman kicked off the re-imagining and wrap around ing of the 13th Regiment Armory, a services for individumassive historic building in Bedford als who need it. Stuyvesant, Brooklyn that’s the second “It is something largest armory in New York City. that I have been Longtime Bed Stuy resident Donna wanting to see Williams, 68, from Age Friendly Central happen for a very Brooklyn, said she remembers going to long time and I’m so a dance held at the armory as a high happy that we have school teen. “I’m very excited about begun the process,” bringing the armory back as a place for the developer handling the physical said Zinerman. “Being a member the neighborhood,” said Williams. renovation of the project yet. of this community I am certainly in The feasibility study officially sourcZinerman said that amenities and touch with what people would like to es community input on what should access needs to be modernized and see. We’ve talked about it at cafes and happen with the historical landmark the building made more clean energy community meetings over the years.” and is funded by a $125,000 state grant efficient, but other than that, she is Williams said she’d like to see a from the Urban Development Corpo- happy to keep the facade the way it is public pool, handicap-accessible ration Aid to Localities Appropriations. because of its historic design. bathrooms, and a gym for the neighPatch reported that the grant was The Marcus Garvey Armory, or the borhood’s many seniors at the armory. first secured under former Assem- 13th Regiment Armory, was home “It definitely needs to be made ageblymember Tremaine Wright to cover to Union soldiers who fought in the friendly,” said Williams about the arcosts for zoning analysis, design and Civil War and was originally designed mory’s potential design. “Just in terms construction estimates. Officials in 1894. The soldiers themselves of being able to enter the building or wanted to study the rest of the ar- were essentially the city’s nation- having access ramps. Even a little step mory’s potential back in 2013, said al guard. They were deployed in the when you have mobility problems can Patch. Only part of the space houses Civil War, suppressed the lynching be a mountain to you.” the Pamoja House Men’s Shelter. of Black residents during New York Zinerman said she’s hoping to move “I feel blessed that I was elected and City’s Draft Riots of 1863, and fought onto funding phase two of the project able to pick up the baton that was in the Spanish-American War in 1898, in this year’s state budget. passed, this means so much to our according to the feasibilty study. community,” said Zinerman. In the 1900s, the armory was big Ariama C. Long is a Report for America The feasibility team is being led by enough to hold track meets and for corps member and writes about culture Urbane Development, a local team in soldiers to play baseball indoors. It and politics in New York City for The AmBrooklyn of Black-owned developers still covers about 2.62 acres of land and sterdam News. Your donation to match and architects that have also worked extends a full block between Jefferson our RFA grant helps keep her writing stoon the redevelopment of Flatbush and Putnam Avenues, said the study. ries like this one; please consider making Caton Market in Flatbush. Zinerman Zinerman marveled at the sheer size a tax-deductible gift of any amount today clarified that Urbane is not officially of it, saying that it had an Olympic- by visiting: https://tinyurl.com/fcszwj8w

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Celebrating HIP HOP FEVER 2022 at Lehman College

The Spring Health Summit/Black Health Matters was held at Riverside Church. There, Roslyn YoungDaniels, president and founder of Black Health Matters, received a

Proclamation from the City and Mayor Eric Adams. There were panels too. Actor Malik Yoba sat on the panel on mental health; twin doctors Jeremy and Jermaine Hog-

strom joined the panel on COVID; Dr. Sheri Prentiss spoke on the shingles virus; and Dr. Michelle Morse and Alicia Butler sat on the panel on health equity.

Stop Domestic Violence rally held for Brittani Nicole Duffy (Bill Moore photos)

Stop Domestic Violence organization WARM - We All Really Matter held a candlelit vigil and march and rally for pregnant murder victim Brittani Nicole Duffy. On Saturday, April 30, 2022, be(Vinson Verdee photo)

ginning at St. Mary’s church in Harlem, Stephanie McGraw, founder of W.A.R.M., held the event “Stop Domestic Violence in honor of our angel Brittani Nicole Duffy.”

McGraw said that Duffy “was murdered and she was three months pregnant. This happened November 2021, the same time the young white woman Gabi was murdered. So no one talked about this.”

Rally told ‘Pres. Joe— Cancel student debt’ Supporting the cause of 45 million Americans, who together owe over $1.7 trillion in student debt, the December 12th Movement and the Cancel Student Debt Coalitions hosted an April 30th rally outside the Midtown Manhattan office of Majority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer. “The burden of student debt falls disproportionately on working class, poor students of color,” said attorney Roger Wareham, international secretariat of the December 12th Movement. “Particularly on Black women. President Biden can address this historic inequality by issuing an executive order canceling student debt.” They went to Schumer’s office “to urge him to support our campaign and deliver our message to the president.”

(Dave Goodson photo)

When you hear of certain events about to transpire, a whole other level of anticipation is sparked. While some shows profess classic lineups, the HIP HOP FEVER 2022 at Lehman College bought back the feel of late ’70s, the infancy of hip hop. At that juncture stacked superstar laden lineups would bring packed houses to venues such as the T Connection, Ecstasy Garage, the PAL (on Webster Avenue) the Hoe Avenue Boys or Harlem World. That feel permeated amongst a few that were milling about awaiting entry, and while there the question of who was gonna shut down the show arose. The consensus of the small congregation went to the home team! Can’t front, I felt validated as that was how I felt. In the vein of a true Bronxian the showstopper as they always will be hometown heroes SCORPIO and MELE MEL of the Furious Five plus Grandmaster Flash!! While the sentiments may be a little biased, facts are facts. Grandmaster Flash and the Furious were the BAR when there was no BAR. They created and set the standard for a hip hop group as well as EMCEE excellence. Since we had no fanzines or social media, we never got a chance to know and understand the group makeup, so I went to one of the sources to get a proper understanding. Said Mele Mel a few days before the show, “We said it in rhymes, he was so nice with his hands he don’t need no band. He was innovative with his cuts, and he did introduce the Beat Box live. Scorpio was the King of Finesse he was the first emcee to have what we call now SWAG. Me and my brother Kid Creole were the classic rhymers. Rahiem was the up and comer we needed to expand our audience. He had the hunger and was a great emcee. Last he said, ‘Cowboy was the best rapper we had and was the heart and soul of the group. He had the voice the girls loved and was a total crowd controller.’” Melding their talents with hard work made them the standard bearers in the streets and then came the unexpected; rap performances made it to wax. An outlet tailormade for the group. “We tried to make our shows as entertaining as possible, we had uniforms, dance steps, routines and harmonies in our performances and we were well rehearsed. When we hit the studio, it was like a second home. See NIGHTLIFE on page 28

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Union Matters Amazon and the power of a rejuvenated labor movement GEORGE

GRESHAM What was once barren swampland on the Northwestern edge of Staten Island is today host to one of the most consequential happenings in the modern labor movement: the quest to organize Amazon. Amazon is one of the largest, most powerful corporations in the world. Its founder and CEO, Jeff Bezos, whose personal fortune is estimated—and I say estimated because his bank account grows by $8 or $9 million dollars every hour—at more than $177 billion. His employees on the other hand, who work hard sorting packages and helped make Amazon the second trillion-dollar company in history, would have to work full-time for over 4 years to make what Jeff Bezos earns every second of every hour of every day. So, it’s no surprise that frontline Amazon workers, forced to work in dangerous, grueling conditions throughout a pandemic while their boss played astronaut and flew to space wearing cowboy boots, felt a little exploited. The obviousness that Amazon workers should band together to demand a greater share of the wealth they produce by no means diminishes what they recently accomplished at the company’s JFK8 fulfillment center, one of the major hubs of Amazon’s operations on the East Coast. Some 8,000 workers saw past managerial pressure, flagrant unfair labor practices, and anti-union lies to win a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) union election at the giant warehouse, the first successful attempt to form a union at Amazon anywhere in the United States. And truth be told, members of the Amazon Labor Union (ALU), the new union’s name, did so without a lot of help from established labor organizations, which had tried and failed to organize workers at the company. It parallels the early days of my own union, 1199SEIU, which was created nearly a century ago by a rag-tag group of pharmacy workers, mostly Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe. They grew our union from meager beginnings to a pioneering force in the labor and civil rights movements, and today is the largest union of healthcare workers in the U.S. We are witnessing something remarkable. Young people like Christian Smalls, the exAmazon worker and founder/president of the ALU, and Angelika Maldonado, the chair of the ALU’s Workers Committee (both of whose mothers we are proud to say are part of our 1199SEIU family), are helping to lead a rebirth of the U.S. labor movement.

This couldn’t have come soon enough. To have any chance of curtailing vast income inequality and the corporate greed that is slowly but surely eroding our democracy, we need the energy, ideas, and leadership of the next generation. For the first time, young people are poised to be worse off than their parents’ generation. This is why growing the labor movement is so essential. It is well-documented that union members make more money and enjoy more job-related benefits and protections than non-union workers. Strong unions even improve wages for non-union members who do the same work or live in the same community because, like the old folks used to say, a rising tide floats all boats. Pay is always competitive—if one shop is paying $20 an hour, its competitors have to pay the same or more if they hope to recruit workers. According to a January 2022 report by the Economic Policy Institute, a non-profit organization that advocates for national policies benefiting low and middle-income Americans, workers represented by a union contract are paid on average 10.2% more than non-unionized employees with the same education and experience. The difference in union vs. non-union compensation is even greater for people of color. Unionized Black workers make 13% more than their non-union counterparts, and Hispanics 18.8% more. That’s a lot of extra money going into families’ pocketbooks and reinvested in our communities. The union difference doesn’t stop there. When it comes to benefits, 95% of workers under a union contract have employee-sponsored health benefits compared to just 69% of non unionized workers. Pensions, once a mainstay of Americans’ retirement, are almost unheard of in non-union settings these days. And this is to say nothing of the non-economic advantages of union membership, like job security and a fair process for handling workplace issues. Given the clear and indisputable benefits that workers achieve by organizing, you would think that rates of union membership would be skyrocketing. Far from it. Union membership among private employers has fallen by 507,000 members since 2019, and by 74,000 in unions representing public sector employees, according to the EPI report. That’s bad for all of us, particularly as the richest one percent continue to see their fortunes grow as our nation wrestles with the economic fallout of a pandemic that has hit low-income people especially hard. It is difficult to organize a union—the chips are stacked against workers who are subjected to constant pressure See GRESHAM on page 36

Endorsements galore for candidates and unions By STEPHON JOHNSON Amsterdam News Staff

Unions have been busy the past several weeks handing out endorsements to candidates, with primary season—while pushed back—coming soon. Last week, District Council 37 endorsed CUNY professor Dr. Anthony Andrews Jr. for State Assembly District DC37 endorses Dr. Anthony Andrews Jr. for NY State Assembly. 32 in Queens. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Anthony Andrews Jr. for Assembly) “Dr. Andrews is one of the hardest working and most service-minded leaders there is. He (NYSUT) and the American Federation of Teachers. has been serving his community for decades Not to be outdone, 1199SEIU endorsed current in many different roles and capacities,” stated Assembly Member Brian Cunningham for BrookHenry Garrido, executive director of DC37. “We lyn’s 43rd district. are proud to stand with our union brother as he “I look forward to progressing legislation to create hopes to continue the fight for organized labor a healthier planet, to promote good jobs and ecoin Albany.” nomic justice, to pursue quality health care for all, Andrews unveiled his plans to run for the New and more,” stated Cunningham. “Having their supYork State Assembly seat on the promise of reform- port will make our coalition for this progressive legising taxes, building more affordable housing, and im- lative agenda all that much more powerful.” proving the overall quality of life for his constituents. Cunningham won a special election in March “Before I was an educator or a union delegate, I and is primed to run for the assembly seat in the priwas a DC37 member first,” stated Andrews. “They maries, which have been pushed back to August. were the first union I was ever a part of; it is inspiring 1199SEIU Downstate Political Director Dell Smiththat they would be the first to stand with me. We have erman stated that the Flatbush-raised Cunningham fought side-by-side for issues in the past and I look would be an important asset to the union’s mission forward to continuing that fight in Albany.” of improving conditions and quality of life for workAndrews is currently a professor and the director of ing New Yorkers. student Leadership at CUNY York College and pre“Assemblymember Cunningham has long viously served as the chair of Queens Hospital Cen- been a fierce advocate for Brooklyn’s working ter’s Community Advisory Board. He’s also a union families and he continues to prove that every delegate for the Professional Staff Congress at CUNY day up in Albany,” said Smitherman. “We look (PSC-CUNY), the union that represents CUNY’s fac- forward to working with him to continue to deulty and staff, the New York State Union Teachers liver progress for all New Yorkers.”

School janitors emerge victorious in NLRB case By STEPHON JOHNSON Amsterdam News Staff It took almost a full year’s worth of fighting, but for 27 workers from the Moorestown School District in New Jersey, it was worth it. Ten months into a battle with Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (HCSG), the workers reached a settlement with the janitorial contractor, which includes From left to right: Nereida Rojas, 32BJ NJ District Leader Luz Garate, Luis Orozco, Henry Cabrera, 32BJ Representative $400,000 in back payments, reFrancis Cuadrado, Maritza Orozco, Luz Ortega, and Antonio imbursement of medical expensJimenez (Photo courtesy of SEIU 32BJ) es that accrued during the fight, and the return of their jobs. “These members have been fight- ings, signed petitions, and more. We are ing for 10 months,” stated 32BJ Executive pleased with the NLRB’s management of the Vice President & New Jersey State Direc- case and that HCSG accepted a settlement. tor Kevin Brown. “They told their stories More than anything, we are pleased that the at the monthly board of education meetSee JANITORS on page 36

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Opinion The end of Roe and what it would mean for the Black community By ALEXIS MCGILL JOHNSON

This week’s leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft was shocking but not surprising. The writing has been on the wall, in big bold letters, for years. The Court confirmed the authenticity of a draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and eviscerate abortion access in the United States. Overturning Roe would be an unprecedented travesty. And in the midst of our rage, sorrow, and exhaustion, we must wrestle with yet another question: whatdoesthismomentmeanspecificallyfor Blackpeople,whenthelawsofthislandhave sooftenbeenintendedtocontrolourbodies? Racial justice and reproductive rights are, and have always been, inseparable. Antiabortion zealots weaponize our bodies for

their ends. When I started working in academia and racial justice, I never thought it would lead to abortion rights. But one day over a decade ago, I was walking down a street in Manhattan and saw a cute Black girl onabillboard.Igotcloser,andsawthewords underneath her read, “The most dangerous place for an African American is in the womb.” I was livid and I wanted to do something about it. I wanted the dignity and humanity of Black women to not just be at the table, but running the table. I joined the Planned Parenthood Federation of America boardofdirectorsthatyearandbecamepresidentin2020. Thisweek,Ireadadraftdecisionofasitting justice of the Supreme Court striking down the constitutional right to abortion citing the

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We have offered just an iota of the implications of the outcome if Roe v. Wade is overturned. And we certainly agree with the feelings expressed by President Biden about the wider implications of removing the law. While Biden didn’t venture too deeply in what Justice Alito wrote “was egregiously wrong from the start,” Black Americans and other poor and marginalized people have known for years the devastating effects that will occur if Roe v. Wade is no longer in place, particularly for those living in states where they are challenged with acquiring the means of health care. Bear in mind that more than half the nation’s African Americans live in the South, including women who make up a considerable amount of the population, and they already are struggling to gain access to desired abortions, some having to travel great distances to states where they are permitted. In effect, poor women of color will have an additional hurdle to overcome,

many of whom are currently burdened with children and in need of assistance. Not only is it our opinion about the disproportionate impact of removing the decision, the Center for American Progress noted that women of color and LGBTQ people already experience bias and discrimination in health care. “It is very concerning and very alarming and would devastate access for many millions of women in the United States,” said attorney and women’s health policy analyst Elyssa Spitzer. She said that subjecting women to carry an unintended pregnancy to term “is immensely painful, and arduous and a violation of human rights.” Those human rights and the rights of women to make their own decision about their body are clearly on the docket, and not only at the Supreme Court, but in other societal decisions, those wider concerns the president evoked. No court, no judge, no elected or civic official should have jurisdiction over a person’s body, and that unequivocally applies to a woman and her pregnancy.

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same absurd, racist reasoning as that billboard. He used fancier words and more of them, but his point is exactly the same: Black women cannot be trusted with the right to control their own bodies—the state must do it for them. Gaslighting, racism, and controllingpregnantpeople’sbodies:theyareallpart ofthesameterribleplan. While the enemies of reproductive freedom use Black bodies to strip freedoms, it is Black people that suffer the worst consequencesofabortionrestrictionsandbans.For toomanyBlackandBrownpeopleintheU.S., abortionisalreadyarightinnamealone.Getting an abortion may require hours or days of travel time, days off from work or school, childcare arrangements, navigating unsafe home situations, and money. Any or all of these factors may force a person to carry an unwantedpregnancy. And in the United States, pregnancy carries particular risks for Black people. Structural racism means we are at a significantly

greater risk of dying or suffering severe complications during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartumperiod. Black, Latino, Asian, Indigenous, and queerpeoplehavealwaysbeencentraltothe fight for reproductive freedom, even when their voices and needs were not centered. And sometimes, that’s not how Planned Parenthood has acted. By centering whiteness, we’vecontributedtoAmerica’sharmofBlack womenandotherwomenofcolor. Now, we’ve been striving to change that. Werecognizethatwhenwefightforabortion access,wefightforsomuchmore.Wefightall barriers to bodily autonomy, including systemic racism, policing, immigration enforcement, and more. We provide all cis women, trans women, femmes, and non-binary people the care, education, and information they need to make healthy decisions about theirbodies,families,andcommunities.And we support 49 Planned Parenthood affiliates running health centers across the country as

they adjust to changes in their states, whetheritisanewbanonabortioncareorsurgesof patientscomingfromacrossstatelines. IknowBlackpeopleareexhausted.It’sbeen a long 400 years. But this is what we do. When youareready,Ineedyoutodrawonyourown well of strength and inspiration and join–– rejoin––Planned Parenthood in this fight. Donate to abortionfunds.org to help those most in need. And join Planned Parenthood organizations across the country on May 14 (and beyond!) for a demonstration of our collective outrage on the attacks on abortion nationwide,andcallforanendtoabortionbans. Together, we will refuse to surrender control of our bodies and our futures. We will ensure everyone, everywhere can access abortion and make the decisions that are rightforthemselves. Alexis McGill Johnson is president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

Harlem can make history for women By GREER M. ELLIS I have lived in Harlem for almost my entire life, and I have witnessed the devastation that mass incarceration has on our neighborhood, community and in my own family. My father, Edwin B. Ellis Jr. aka Eddie Ellis, went to prison for a crime he did not commit when I was 4 years old. By the time he came home, more than two decades later, I was a graduate of Spelman College, married with a child. Despite the walls of incarceration that separated us, he was the most influential person in my life and involved in all of my decision making as a young girl. My father dedicated his life to fighting for education, dignity and justice for people incarcerated and those who were fortunate to return home to their families. As his only daughter, he always empowered and supported my every endeavor as a young Black woman. He was also a huge inspiration to many of the Black women leading the social justice movement. He recognized the power of Black women and their nurturing ability as the backbone of our families and the entire community. Harlem can continue my father’s legacy of supporting Black women and welcome a new Women’s Center for Justice at Lincoln Correctional Facility on West 110th Street. It has been closed for several years and now would be a perfect time to repurpose the use of that space to support the needs of women who are impacted by the legal system. The Women’s Center for Justice could truly heal families and break the cycle of in-

carcerationbyaddressingthespecificneeds and challenges of women and gender-expansive people. All staff would be trained in trauma-informed care in a therapeutic setting that focuses on family reunification, skillsbuilding,healingandwellness.Theapproach would be Reentry at Entry with the goal of successful reintegration and reducing recidivism. Service providers, as well as community groups would have space to convene, lead and facilitate programming that address the needs that are specific to women.Theseserviceswillbenefitresidents inside and outside of the facility. Black women in Harlem have been the glue that keeps families together and simultaneously are disproportionately targeted andviolatedbythecriminalinjusticesystem, making them the fastest growing prison population. The Rose M. Singer Center (aka Rosie’s) on Rikers Island, the only place that the mothers, daughters, and sisters are housed, has been a place of neglect, suffering, violence, and abuse. Fifty-five percent of women and gender-expansive people detained there are Black, and Manhattan is the borough where the highest number are charged. It follows, then, that a facility in Harlem that already exists would be the ideal place to house these women. The city has agreed that Rikers Island must be closed, and I agree, it should be. Besides its inconvenient location, the place is dilapidated, antiquated and very unsafe for all people, especially women and gender expansive people. With currently under 300 women detained, compared with over 5,000 men, this small group is scheduled to be among the last to leave under the city’s

plan to close Rikers. To relocate the women to a shared facility with men in Kew Gardens,Queens,wheretheirabuserswouldbe detained, is potentially worse than Rosie’s. This Kew Gardens facility will undoubtedly threaten and re-traumatize the estimated 77% of women who are domestic violence survivors. Until 2019, Lincoln operated as a state prison, mostly for people home on work release. It is one of the few places in New York City already zoned as a correctional center. We can use it to break the old model of jail and create a safe, healing place for women, children and the surrounding community. Harlem can transform the current Lincoln Correctional site into a safe, healing Women’s Center for Justice. I was fortunate to have a tight-knit family that took me to see my father on a regular basis but that is not the case for many children whose parents are detained at Rikers. They will be forced to visit the planned Kew Gardens Facility, which is more of a travel inconvenience. Family bonds between mothers and children will continue to perpetuate a historical cycle of separation, trauma, and incarceration. I, along with many Harlem residents, local elected officials, faith leaders and many in their congregations support this decision to repurpose Lincoln Correctional Facility into a Women’s Center for Justice. Let’s welcome the women and gender-expansive people and their families to Harlem. Many of them already live here. Greer Ellis is the program manager for the Center for Justice at Columbia University.

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Mother’s Day is a day of collective celebration wherein we express our admiration to the mothers who transformed us into the people we are today. These mothers are in many forms, some are physically present, and others stand beside us as spirits. Whether that mother is a biological mother, an adoptive mother, or a motherly figure, we can all unite in honoring our mothers. Notwithstanding our ideological differences, our immutable characteristics, or the path we have followed, each and every human is bonded by the common experience of being conceived by a mother. Every mother’s responsibility is arduous. At the beginning of a child’s life, a mother must endeavor to raise a child who cannot care for themselves. The effort often expended during these times is great; they cause sleepless nights and constant, 24-hour monitoring. Amazingly, that endeavor is often a first for the mother, and despite this new, difficult call to action, she often rises to the occasion to ensure that her child’s health, safety, and morals are in constant check. As a child grows, the balance shifts, and the oncechild who has blossomed into an adult must reciprocate to the parents who raised them and begin to care for them. As we mature and assume the role of a parent—or see the hardships our friends face while raising children—we often develop a deeper appreciation for what our mothers do for us. After all, what motivates a mother to stay up all night soothing an infant who will have no recollection of what transpired? Why would a mother, despite their child’s wrath or apparent lack of gratitude, rise each morning to be a good parent to that child, providing for and shel-

tering them? The answer is quite simple: it’s natural. When a mother looks at a child, a natural instinct to ensure the child’s safety and well-being emerges. This characteristic is so ingrained in so many mothers that it would be more difficult for them to be neglectful or inattentive than it would be to offer their child all the effort they are capable of providing. Mothers are mighty; they are superheroes. When their child is in need, they answer the call no matter the difficulty or stress that it causes them. I, as many, was blessed with the God-given gift of being raised by a mother who provided me with constant love and admiration—something I always made sure to return. It was clear to me that my mother would sacrifice everything for me and my siblings and that, despite the difficulties that we often presented her with, no challenge was too great to keep her from providing us with the care we needed each and every day. My twenties were a trying period in my life; I underwent two painful medical procedures that left me bedridden for many days. I was blessed to have a group of friends and colleagues who were willing to support me and assist me in caring for myself in the event of an emergency, but I never needed their assistance. Immediately before and after each procedure, my mother jumped at the opportunity to spend weeks caring for me—I thought I was a baby again. Every month, she would travel from her hometown of Marion, S.C. to Washington, D.C. and stay with me for one to two weeks at a time, showering me with love and compassion every minute of the day, and even when she departed, she stayed in frequent touch with me to

monitor my well-being. Despite the strenuous work required to care for me, she was always patient; she cooked for me, cleaned for me, and made me comfortable. But most importantly, she gave me the best medicine a person could ask for: an assurance that everything would be fine—the bright, warm smile that never fleeted. Her devotion was unwavering, and she provided me with the finest support and care a son could ask for. Nevertheless, my situation is not uncommon; the sheer amount of love provided by my mother may be distinct in character, but it certainly is not in sum. There is no greater bond than between a mother and a son; this shared experience is one that persists in each mother-son relationship. Each Mother’s Day comes the sobering knowledge that I will never be able to call or see the woman who shaped me into the man I am today. She is the driving force behind my success, the calming voice that brought me solitude, and the energy that fueled my work. Though my mother is no longer physically here with me, those same forces continue to guide and motivate me to be my absolute best and strive my hardest each and every day to achieve more and more success. Each mother deserves to be admired. They provide us with worth that no other individual in our lives can. They are deserving of recognition not only on Mother’s Day, but every day. Armstrong Williams (@ARightSide) is manager / sole owner of Howard Stirk Holdings I & II Broadcast Television Stations and the 2016 Multicultural Media Broadcast Owner of the year. www.armstrongwilliams. com | www.howardstirkholdings.com

I have slowly been dipping my toe in the arts scene. COVID kept many of us indoors for several months (and for some, indoors for close to two years) and as COVID rates ebb and flow, we are all finding our various comfort zones as we emerge from our cocoons and explore the city. I recently saw the Dance Theatre of Harlem at City Center and remembered just how much I love live performances. Seeing the beautiful, talented, poised, and athletic Black bodies grace the stage filled me with so much pride and joy I was overcome with so many emotions. I realized just how much I missed the arts. I realized just how much we need to support artists to make sure these cultural institutions remain as we continue to battle COVID. And I realized all the hard work that dancers, artists, and choreographers put into bringing us joy in some of our darkest hours. When I saw the Dance Theatre of Harlem, I had the privilege of seeing a piece choreographed by Resident Choreographer Robert Garland accompanied by the songs of Stevie Wonder’s catalog from the 1970s. If you can imagine ballet and modern dance set to the powerful conscious-raising music of Stevie Wonder made during some of the turbulent “post” Civil Rights-era music. It still boggles my mind how dance can make me think of politics, protest, perseverance, love, and so many of the issues with which we are currently grappling. Garland’s ability to transport us to a time and place through dance made me think of

the necessity of the arts in all aspects of our lives, especially live music and dance as we emerge from our various lockdowns. Garland was a member of the Dance Theatre of Harlem company achieving the rank of principal dancer. After creating a work for the DTH School Ensemble, Arthur Mitchell invited Robert Garland to create a work for the Dance Theatre of Harlem company and appointed him the organization’s first resident choreographer. So many dance companies, museums, galleries, and artist institutions have struggled during the pandemic. Many of these institutions were able to survive due to the generosity of patrons who believe these institutions are vital to our connection to mankind and humanity, as well as the arts. I always relay to my students the C.S. Lewis quote, “We read to know we’re not alone.” However, we also connect with the arts to know we are not alone and are a part of a larger collective identity. Now more than ever it is important we support not only institutions like the Dance Theatre of Harlem, but artists institutions more broadly. We need to experience art, and the artists need to create art for us to enjoy and process. Slowly and safely, we can support these institutions that rely on us and our patronage. Christina Greer, Ph.D., is an associate professor at Fordham University, the author of “Black Ethnics: Race, Immigration, and the Pursuit of the American Dream,” and the co-host of the podcast FAQ-NYC.

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Health Antiviral medications become an important tool to fight COVID-19 By HEATHER M. BUTTS, JD, MPH, MA Special to the AmNews

Dr. Easterling pointed out the inequities faced by communities of color as one of many reasons for why the department is focusing on bringing resources such as PaxOn April 26, Kirsten lovid and the vaccines to those communiAllen, the press secretary ties. According to Easterling, “What we saw for Vice President Kamala in the early part of the pandemic is that comHarris, sent a tweet: “[T] munities of color…had higher rates of cases, oday, Vice President Harris hospitalizations, and deaths…we wanted tested positive for COVID- to make sure equity was centered in our 19 on rapid and PCR tests. approach.” She has exhibited no This sentiment was shared by Dr. LaRon symptoms, will isolate and E. Nelson, PhD, RN, associate dean for continue to work from the global affairs & planetary health at the Vice President’s residence.” Yale School of Nursing, who spoke with the AmNews about the antiviral medications, but also about the continued need for ensuring people are safeguarded from getting COVID-19 in the first place. “The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to impact heavily on Black communities, especially Black workers in industries [such as] warehouse delivery or transportation that require close frequent Paxlovid is among the antiviral treatments that contact with the public. Boosters are available to fight COVID-19 (Photo by Fabian are essential for protecting against the emerging variants of the coroSommer/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images) navirus; however, while first and Later that day, Allen tweeted that “after con- second dose vaccine rates are high oversultation with her physicians, the Vice Presi- all, the vaccine booster rates in New York dent was prescribed and has taken Paxlovid.” are only hovering around 50% in the genComments responding to the tweet ranged eral population. As mask mandates are from “[s]omething that most of the rest of lifted even while subvariant stains are cirus can’t get” to “[s]he doesn’t meet criteria culating, the risks remain high that Black if she’s Asymptomatic.” What was clear from folks, boosted and non-boosted, will the thousands of responses to the tweet was [come] into contact with someone who the need for more education around Paxlov- has not…received a vaccine booster.” id, when it is prescribed, and how it is used According to the Department of Health, to treat COVID-19. Paxlovid “can reduce the risk of hospitalizaIn late December, 2021, the first ship- tion and death by up to 88% when taken ment of Paxlovid, one of the antiviral med- within 5 days of symptoms starting.” They ications available to treat COVID-19, was recommend that “every patient 12 and made available in limited quantities by older, weighing at least 88 pounds, expethe federal government to the states. With riencing mild to moderate symptoms, and the current rise in COVID-19 cases, get- with at least one factor placing them at high ting necessary information and treatment risk for progression to severe disease should to those in need is paramount to stemming be offered treatment…” Antiviral medicathe new wave of COVID-19 cases. tions to treat COVID-19 are available by In an interview with the Amsterdam prescription at several pharmacies in New News, Dr. Torian Easterling, first deputy York City, and can also be found at NYC Test commissioner and chief equity officer for to Treat locations where New Yorkers can the New York City Department of Health both get tested and be prescribed treatment. and Mental Hygiene, discussed the reasons Easterling confirmed that there is an “inwhy his department is so focused on anti- frastructure set up for New Yorkers” to access viral medications generally and Paxlovid Paxlovid and offered this final piece of advice: specifically. According to Easterling, Pax- “Even though we have the antiviral pill, it is still lovid is a pill that is taken for 5 days and important that people get vaccinated.” it must be started within 5 days of testing If you have symptoms or test positive positive for COVID-19. It is encouraged for COVID-19, you should speak with for those over 65, individuals who have your healthcare provider or call 212diabetes, and those who are obese. COVID19 (212-268-4319).

An antiviral COVID-19 medication Q&A

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By HEATHER M. BUTTS, JD, MPH, MA Special to the AmNews Dr. Torian Easterling is the first deputy commissioner and chief equity officer for the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. He sat down with the Amsterdam News for a Q&A about antiviral COVID-19 medication. This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. AmNews: Where are we now in the COVID wave? Dr. Easterling: The virus is still circulating and transmitting. We have to do the things we need to do to be safe and what we have always been looking at are the number of cases, and so right now we do see that cases are increasing. Certainly not at the same height as the Delta wave and the initial Omicron variant wave at the end of 2021, but right now we are seeing cases increase. Certainly in Manhattan we’re seeing it at a higher rate than other boroughs. Cases are increasing, hospitalizations are also starting to trend upwards, and that tick upwards is concerning because that means that even with the vaccination coverage that we have in New York City, we are

still seeing individuals get sick. Now individuals [who are] unvaccinated are certainly more at risk and the data that we have on our website clearly shows that…the subvariants, Omicron variant and the subvariants BA.2 and BA.5, those are variants that we [need to] be concerned about because there is some ability for those subvariants to evade immunity and that’s concerning…The first point to remember…vaccines have saved lives across New York City and all across the world. AmNews: Could you talk about the impact of COVID on the Black community and comthe Dept. of munities of color? Dr. Easterling: This virus has certainly had a really negative impact on communities of color and underserved communities. We saw how COVID-19 really amplified long-standing inequities we have. To be clear and transparent…these inequities did not start in March of 2020. These are long-standing inequities, generational inequities that are playing out right now during this pandemic…What we saw in the early part of the pandemic is that communities of color, low income communities, had higher rates of cases, hospitalizations, and deaths: two to three times higher than white or Asian New Yorkers. When we talk about the vaccines, if we know that vaccines are available and can save lives…we wanted to make sure that equity was centered in our approach…it was really important for us to deploy community-based organizations, work with faith-based organizations across the city to make sure that we were getting the vaccine out to the most vulnerable across the city and that we also used the neighborhoods when we saw the highest case rates and hospitalization rates and death rates to make sure we were focusing those resources in those neighborhoods. See ANTIVIRAL Q&A on page 27

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Caribbean Update

Local cabinet opposes direct British rule in BVI following arrest of premier By BERT WILKINSON Special to the AmNews For the second time in more than a decade, Britain has moved to re-impose direct daily rule on one of its five colonies in the Caribbean in the wake of last week’s arrest of British Virgin Island Premier Andrew Fahie in Florida on suspected international drug trafficking charges, just as London releases a report detailing widespread alleged corruption and poor governances practices. Fahie, 51, was nabbed in South Florida late last week after an extensive undercover federal investigation into officials in the BVI about an elaborate and high-level scheme to protect international drug shipments transiting the islands. Oleanvine Maynard, the local ports authority head, and

her son Kadeem were also entrapped in the sting operation that has sent shockwaves throughout the islands and in the wider Caribbean Community in which the BVI is an associate member. Fahie, who had allegedly told undercover agents that the “British didn’t pay me much,” is to appear in court on Wednesday to answer charges that he was planning to set up a scheme to protect Colombian cocaine shipments to the U.S. and other destinations on behalf of Mexican drug cartels. His arrest triggered the release of a report by retired British judge Gary Hickinbottom which heavily criticized the style of rule on the island near Puerto Rico, suggesting that corruption was widespread and endemic and that poor governance ruled the day in the archipelago. It stated that the 35,000 people

on the island had been “very badly served” by their elected government as it noted “appalling failures” in systems. The report recommended direct rule from London for two years, then fresh elections to pick a new administration. More than a decade ago, similar complaints about maladministration and the illegal sale of land to enrich the political class had led to the suspension of the constitution in the nearby Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) also a British colony in the region along with Bermuda, The Cayman Islands and Montserrat. Premier Mike Misick was arrested in Brazil and returned to the TCI to face corruption charges. But opposition to the move is beginning to simmer and such opposition is being led by acting Premier Natalio Wheatley. He described the move as appalling.

“We have the strong belief that the people of the Virgin Islands are capable of working collaboratively with the United Kingdom to implement agreed recommendations of the inquiry report,” Wheatley said in a social media posting at the weekend. “We are preparing proposals towards this end. The report makes a number of recommendations aimed at reforming and strengthening the systems of government in the Virgin Islands. In my view, this can be achieved without the partial or full suspension of the constitution in which direct rule would apply.” As the world watches developments in Florida and in the BVI, London has sent Overseas Territories Minister Amanda Milling to the region for talks with Governor John Rankin and other top officials. Locals fear that if dire daily rule is

imposed the cabinet would become useless and all powers would reside in the hands of the governor or queen’s representative. They also fear that the two-year recommendation might be extended and dragged on unnecessarily. “Every country in the world has challenges with governance, including the U.K. What this would mean in real terms is that there would be no more elected representatives who represent the people of the districts and the territory in the house of assembly where laws are made for our society,” BBC quoted Wheatley as saying. The island makes much of its revenues from its offshore financial services sector, tourism, and from investments and spending from a brigade of American and European retirees who hang out there soaking up the sun, sea and sand.

Here comes ‘Uniting for Ukraine,’ but what about uniting for Africa, Haiti or Central America? FELICIA PERSAUD

IMMIGRATION KORNER As of April 21, the Biden administration officially launched ‘Uniting for Ukraine,’ a program that will allow pretty much anyone legally here to financially sponsor Ukrainians displaced by the Russian invasion of their country so that they can come to the U.S. sooner. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and President Biden announced the program late last week which is aimed at fulfilling Biden’s pledge of welcoming up to 100,000 of the 5 million Ukrainians who have fled their homeland as part of the largest refugee crisis since World War II. “This new humanitarian parole program will complement the existing legal pathways available to Ukrainians, including immigrant visas and refugee processing,”

the president said in remarks at the White House. “It will provide an expedient channel for secure, legal migration from Europe to the United States for Ukrainians who have a U.S. sponsor, such as a family or a [non-governmental organization].” The policy announcement comes as U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say they have processed a record 3,274 Ukrainians in March alone, a jump of more than 1,100% from February. Under the program, U.S. individuals or organizations seeking to sponsor Ukrainians overseas will need to simply file affidavits of financial support and undergo background checks. DHS will then determine whether they qualify to be sponsors. These include not just U.S. citizens but just about anyone living here in some legal capacity. They can be lawful permanent residents, lawful temporary residents, and conditional permanent residents; asylees, refugees, and parolees; TPS holders or beneficiaries of

deferred action (including DACA) or Deferred Enforced Departure. If the sponsorship is approved, the Ukrainians identified by U.S. sponsors will need to undergo security screenings overseas to ensure they will not pose a security or public safety risk to the U.S. They will also be required to be vaccinated against communicable diseases. An administration official said the U.S. expects the “majority” of Ukrainians welcomed by the U.S. to arrive through the new program. This news comes as stories of racism perpetrated by some Ukrainians against some Black and Indian students continue to be published, and as Black and Brown immigrants applying for asylum continue to be kept out of the U.S. by Title 42, while the red carpet is rolled out to Ukrainians to come in—legally or not. It’s a blatant bias and discrimination by the United States, much like it was in Ukraine for those Black and Brown students. Why has the administration not

seen the need to institute a similar ‘Uniting for Africa’ program for those fleeing civil war in Africa but with relatives here? Or how about a ‘Uniting for Central America’ for those fleeing drug gangs; or a ‘Uniting for Haiti’ program for those fleeing the horrific daily gang violence in Haiti but with relatives here who qualify to sponsor them? Like with the Uniting for Ukraine program, there can be a cap too. You then have the right to say the border is closed. But no such luck. This comes as more deportations continue weekly to Haiti, a lawless country. Between March 6-12, 2022 alone, the International Organization for Migration in Haiti reported 1,082 Haitian migrants were returned by air and sea, while as of that period this year, 7,496 have been deported, with 80% of those returned from the U.S. More than 27,000 were deported in 2021 alone. What is even worse is that U.S. visa applicants who have paid

hundreds in fees now face lengthy wait times due to massive application backlogs of between 18 to 24 months. Again, I absolutely empathize with the Ukrainians and the dilemma they have found themselves in but the U.S.’ response smacks of bias. Not just to Black and Brown immigrants stuck at the border, but to immigrants within, who are now caught up in limbo trying to figure out a way out of a system that has already cashed hundreds of dollars of their hard-earned checks. Yet, it has yet to deliver the elusive work permit renewal or green card in time for them to hold on to the job that is keeping a roof over their heads, food on the table and money remitted weekly to support a family back home. How about we “unite” those within the borders right now, before looking further afield? The writer is publisher of NewsAmericasNow.com – The Black Immigrant Daily News.

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‘Macbeth’ reigns supreme!

(L-R): Asia Kate Dillon, Che Ayende, Danny Wolohan, Amber Gray, Daniel Craig, Emeka Guindo, Paul Lazar, Ruth Negga, Maria Dizzia, Grantham Coleman, Bobbi MacKenzie, Phillip James Brannon, and Eboni Flowers

By LINDA ARMSTRONG Special to the AmNews “Macbeth” reigns SUPREME on Broadway—you have never seen a “Macbeth” like this! William Shakespeare’s classic tale of a man who murders to become monarch in Scotland is having a rebirth at the Longacre Theatre on West 48th Street. This incarnation of the beloved “Scottish play” has never had its like experienced on any stage. The non-traditional casting, along both racial and gender lines, is simply brilliant. There is something very visceral about the delivery of this play. Your senses are piqued as you experience the fog effects throughout the play, the dramatic sighting of ghosts that haunt the conscience of Macbeth and the nightmare of Lady Macbeth. Shakespeare’s rhythmic, beautiful language flows as if it was everyday speech; the extraordinarily talented ensemble makes it seem easy. The audience is first introduced to the history of what was happening to Shakespeare and to the world around him at the time he wrote “Macbeth.” Then the play begins, and the story is delivered to perfection. There are many unconventional choices made in the

delivery of this tale; I have never seen a “Macbeth” with more originality, more humor and more audience engagement. This cast is one of the best on Broadway—let me count the ways! Daniel Craig is magnificent as Macbeth. You see the inner struggles and his ambitions and those of his wife placed upon him, ambitions that cause his terrible deeds to snowball. He takes the audience through many emotions, even madness. Ruth Negga is nothing less than perfect as Lady Macbeth. Her diabolical ambitions seize Macbeth, manipulating him and, when the deed is done, causing her downfall. The photo on the Playbill truly depicts what you see on stage, as her evil character is definitely in Macbeth’s head, filling it with words of treason, treachery and murder. She makes it seem that Macbeth’s ambitions to be king are reasonable. Paul Lazar as Duncan, king of Scotland, is memorable and funny in the role. (Funny seems like a strange way to describe this character, but you’ll see what I mean when you experience his unconventional behavior, especially after his death.) Asia Kate Dillon is a fantastic example of non-tradition-

al, gender-bending casting as they play Malcolm, Duncan’s heir to the throne of Scotland. Grantham Coleman is absolutely incredible as MacDuff, thane of Fife who Macbeth sets his sights on. He brings an intensity on stage that is well felt by the audience. Maria Dizzia is powerful as Lady MacDuff, and one of the three sister witches. Bobbi Mackenie is brilliant as their child and one of the three witch sisters. Phillip James Brannon, another ingenious example of gender-bending casting, plays the third sister witch and Ross. Che Ayende and Eboni Flowers also play witches. Amber Gray, who audiences will know from “Hadestown,” is absolutely stunning as Banquo, a Scottish general. Her delivery of Shakespeare’s words, along with that of the entire cast, comes across as melodic and powerful. Once murdered, her haunting spirit will command your attention. Emeka Guindo delivers Fleance, the son of Banquo very well, Michael Patrick Thornton is entertaining as Lennox, as is Danny Wolohan as Seyton. The entire cast’s performances would do the Bard proud, as would the sterling direction of Sam Gold. Get thee to the theater, to see this phenomenal production! For more info, visit www.macbethbroadway.com.

Ruth Negga in a scene from “Macbeth” (Joan Marcus photos)

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By MARGRIRA Special to the AmNews It goes without saying that Mother’s Day is all 365 but since it’s only officially celebrated one day a year, it’s a good idea to go all out to find those unique gifts. Here are a few choices that we feel will make her special day, even more special. GUIDE BEAUTY This multi-award-winning GUIDE Wand helps create a luxurious, jet black eyeliner. This device makes it easy to draw on a wing and tightline eyeliner. The Wand boasts a replaceable, soft, and flexible precision tip applicator that’s gentle on the eyes. The easy-to-hold handle steadies the hand to make even rushed eyeliner application a cinch. It’s also a game-changer, as it makes advanced, pro-artistry techniques achievable for anyone. https://www.guidebeauty.com/products/guide-eyelinerduo-eyeliner-and-applicator CARTER MOVE MUG

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A talk with ‘This Is Us’ star Ron Cephas Jones By MARGRIRA Special to the AmNews If you close your eyes and listen to twotime Emmy Award-winning actor and poet Ron Cephas Jones’ voice, and allow yourself a moment to soak in his tone and pitch, you might be surprised by the sense of trust that envelopes you, like a warm, fuzzy blanket on a chilly night. Like many New Yorkers, I know Jones as a well-seasoned theater thespian, and when he stepped into NBC’s groundbreaking hit “This Is Us” as William Hill, a gay, recovering addict who becomes reconnected with his biological son while coming to terms with his own terminal cancer, I was so proud, my chest puffed out like I was a family member. In the theater community, there is a certain sense of earning your space, and although it’s a community it’s one with high stands. Jones has over 30 years of stage experience. He’s paid his dues several times over, often taking his small, baby girl—Emmy Award-winning actress Jasmine Cephas Jones—literally into the audition rooms over the years. There is a sense of karmic justice that father and daughter both took home Emmy Awards (2020), Jasmine for best actress, in a short-form comedy or drama series for “#FreeRayshawn” and Ron for his role in “This Is Us,” making them the first father and daughter to win acting Emmys in the same year. His television and film credits are long, growing every day. Some of those credits include AppleTV+ series “Truth Be Told,” AppleTV+ series “Lisey’s Story,” “Mr. Robot,” season 2 of NBC’s “Law & Order: Organized Crime,” “Better Things,” “The Get Down,” AMC’s “Low Winter Sun,” “Banshee,” and “The Blacklist.” On the stage, Jones recently wowed audiences and critics playing Montrellous, in the Second Stage Theater’s production of “Clyde’s,” alongside Uzo Aduba, Reza Salazar, and Kara Young. His work on stage as Montrellous earned Jones a 2022 Drama League Distinguished Performance Award. “Clyde’s” is written by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and her frequent collaborator, director Kate Whoriskey (“Ruined,” “Sweat”) and is set in a truck stop sandwich shop where formerly incarcerated kitchen staff work for their shot at redemption. Ron’s character (Montrellous), a long-time employee of Clyde’s, in many ways serves as a kind of spiritual guide for the shop’s employees. Jones’ performance was praised across the board with Newsweek calling him “mesmerizing” and Time Out adding that he’s “a model of soulful grace.” Jones, who has known Nottage for over 20 years, was initially struck by how “Clyde’s” stood apart from Nottage’s other work. No stranger to daring to tell the truth, this play examines important social issues, choosing to use the humor that emanates from the characters’ behavior. There is power in laughter. As for his character Montrellous, Jones considers him to be someone unique, an enlightened being living in the now. To get to this place of bliss, he stepped

RCJ: So, like you and everyone, you know, the freezer, to get that frosty look, when Clyde everyone left the theater, hungry, craving a (Uzo Aduba) would come out, her colors were gourmet sandwich, you know, so that was a always dull. beautiful part of it. AMN: There was a moment that I realized that AMN: Not for nothing, but you were called what I was looking at was a very well choreousing the knives like pros. graphed piece. It reminded me of the visuals used in football. RCJ: Well, we had a chef working with us on how to use the knives. How to slice because RCJ: That’s the part of live theater. You get they were very sharp. We learned how to make to experience not just a story, but how people it look real. Learning how to hold knives. How move and things happen. to cut, downwards and away from the fingers, how to curl the fingers. AMN: What comment, about your character (Montrellous), surprised you the most? AMN: Life lessons in this knife slicing session, I think. RCJ: That’s an interesting question. I think Uzo Aduba and Ron Cephas Jone in mostly, people were surprised by Montrellous’ “Clyde’s” (Joan Marcus photo) RCJ: That’s right. Yeah, yeah. redemptive quality. How Nottage wrote him [on the page] was elevated. It’s in his persona and into a headspace after learning how to make AMN: I had no idea how much training his attitude. He’s almost angelic. It was a balsandwiches, and use knives—properly—un- went into this play. However, in retrospect, ance between Clyde’s (Uzo) devilish ways and derstanding the deeply spiritual space that pre- it makes sense. his angelic ways. paring food can enter. And I think what got people when they start“Clyde’s” was the first time Jones has perRCJ: Yes. You know everything was very speed to notice, and they would question themformed on Broadway in seven years, last ap- cific. For example, the way the refrigerators selves, was that rest stop sandwich stop heaven, pearing in “Of Mice And Men” (2014). were designed. And now each time they were or was it hell? The season finale for NBC’s “This Is Us” is open, they would have a different look. When scheduled for May 24, and to answer the ques- Ryan pulled this out of her refrigerator it was AMN: Yikes. I can see that. Ok. I am stopping tion—yes, his character, William Hill is return- more pale and dull. And when I pulled things here. Next week, part two, and congratulations ing. His two-time Emmy winning turn in “This out, they were bright, bright vegetables. And on being in the last episode of NBC’s “This Is is Us” kept him busy for many years, but now we had that smoke of steam, coming out of Us” (May 24). that the series has aired its final season, we might get to see more of him in New York. “I still have a bucket list,” he exclaims, as he rattles off roles both classic and contemporary that he is dying to explore on stage. The actor, who got his start with the famed LAByrinth Theater Company, seems to have theater woven into his DNA. “I’ll always long for the boards,” he admits, “it’s where my roots are.” “It was about choosing light and also about having faith and working through fear,” he says of his recent role in “Clyde’s” on Broadway. Jones describes working on the play as a “joy” as he thinks back on “all the little metaphors” Celebrating an American Icon for light conquering darkness that he found in SAT, MAY 14 | 3PM–11PM ET the script. Here is part one of a two-part interview with two-time Emmy Award-winning actor and A nonstop, soaring celebration featuring soul, jazz, poet Ron Cephas Jones. Amsterdam News: I don’t know if you heard this before, Ron, but I was very hungry while watching “Clyde’s.” Ron Cephas Jones: (laughing) They were real sandwiches as well. We had a “personal sandwich maker” and she was integral to us having those fresh sandwiches there every night. Fortunately, Kara [Young, who played Letitia] and Reza [Salazar, who plays Rafael] and Edmund [Donovan, who plays Jason] was fortunate enough to be able to taste those sandwiches. I couldn’t eat the sandwiches during the course of the show, so but they got a chance to, you know, to enjoy the delicacies of those sandwiches. AMN: I confess, I left hungry.

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May 5, 2022 — May 11, 2022 An unanticipated and remarkable unseen switch on/off within you will be awakening. That’s the decision one has to make during this month. Are you willing to surrender and not procrastinate to empower yourself for your own mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical wellbeing? What does your happiness look like in your world on your vision board? This cycle is a transformation of what you’re giving up and surrendering to become the highest power within. Do you have the strength to hold your ground and weed out the nonsense to better yourself? Ride the waves of the New and Full Moon eclipse. Mercury goes retrograde on May 10, beginning in Gemini and Vinateria finishing up in the earth sign Taurus. Jupiter also makes its brief tease transit in Aries, giving you the protection to align yourself for healing and communicating things with new terms and conditions. Don’t allow Neptune in Pisces to rock you back to sleep with illusions; find your truth and purpose. Be the beast who woke up in “Beauty and the Beast.” Compassion is the key and love for yourself. No validation is needed.

It’s a zestful week to bear the fruits of your labor of the seeds planted in This is an unusual week where people, things, and all sorts of different diverthe universe and circulating through the ether. Networking and self-imsions on the scene are playing out. Your feelings may play tricks on you about provements are a theme. Friends and relatives are reaching out to you this past actions, so identify with the changes needed to progress forward. Pay your Capricorn cycle for advice and guidance. This cycle week requires tenacity, coming Cancer respect, visit those you have on your mind, and give tidings to whomever it is, or Dec 22 June 22 out a champion against any adversity, and most importantly, knowing your the thing due this week. It’s a karmic tiding cycle that’s hovering over you. There’s Jan 21 July 23 worth. Business meetings, social media, and other forms of communication no hiding, so get right to it to close and heal unfinished chapters in your life thus are buzzing right now, and the 9th and 11th are phenomenal and auspicious far. Let bygones be bygones. The 5th and 6th are fruitful times, and a period of days. Take note and smile. This week you’re a beacon of light. metamorphosis for a pivotal change.

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An awesome financial gain from all sorts of folks and avenues is beaming in Busy as a bee buzzing loud. Can you hear people calling your name in your the form of remittance paid out to you. This cycle indicates tidying up projects dreams, and even know those calling you before the phone rings? People have and checking all by dotting your i’s and crossing your t’s to stay prepared and your name rolling out their lips and informing people of the work you do. It’s a Aquarius on top of your game. Seal the deal with confidence and respect to add flavor Leo cycle to encounter those in power such as chiefs, chancellors, superintendents, Jan 22 July 24 Feb 19 that’ll make you smile. Separations, pregnancy, news of going back to school, VIPs, and even presidents for a round table discussion. Community work along Aug 23 hearing news of someone’s demise this cycle, or visions of someone who made with networking is advised. Listen and speak your truth to power. Don’t hesitate their transition. The 12th and 13th hold significance, so pay attention. nor contradict yourself. You are present for a reason. The 7th and 8th suggest striking while the iron is hot with a golden beam of weaves.

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Dream on Pisces, and take note of the information being brought to you. The feeling of your dreams seems so real, you can almost feel them. Fine-tune into those scenes to locate hints, only for your eyes to see and no one else. PartnerPisces ships and signing of any legal contracts must be reviewed and read thoroughFeb 20 ly. What images quickly come to your mind are for your own protection to Mar 20 recognize when you encounter a scene. The 5th and 6th will likely find events unfolding right before your very eyes. Game recognize game, so don’t get caught up in the illusions.

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Slow motion is a process to slow it down and simply pace yourself a bit. Special details may be missing, and things aren’t at the right angle, so adjustments need to be rectified. As long as you do your part, a positive and delightful outAries come is on its way. The changes in mood you feel occurring this week are Mar 21 getting you into alignment to tap within and find the answers you seek. The inApr 21 formation may come from a woman and during this cycle women are a great help to you. Setting the tone and foundation is essential. During the 7th and 8th, you’ll have clarity on news forthcoming and what you need.

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Mentally, you’re knocking out projects, and potentially meeting new folks from all around the globe. This cycle is beneficial with great rewards as a result of services you rendered. An honorary award, raise, increase in Taurus sales, and possible huge investments, or you’re the investor where some Apr 22 sort of endorsement is playing out. May 3rd and 8th are extraordinary May 21 days with brownie points coming your way. Remain solid as you’re very strategic in getting what you need. The 9th and 11th entail new beginnings and the expansions of your endeavors.

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The perfect picture starts with a vision and an end game as result.You’re now deepsea diving to locate all your treasures, and holding your breath is natural for you as if you were in your mother’s womb. It’s not the time to throw shade or sweep things Virgo under the rug. Show yourself like the ancient goddess and gods in the ancient times. Aug 24 Make your mark with passion and devotion, uplifting people by leading the way. Sept 23 You’re a leader and during this cycle don’t entertain those who beat around the bush, ignore those who are confrontational.Life is already a puzzle to figure out.The 9th and 11th suggest that less is best as the universal’s secret sauce gives insights that are meant only for you.

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Mentally, you’re sharp, At the same time, your mind is jogging your memory. There are some things from the past that need to be resolved before collecting your goodie bag. Major progress and things may interfere with setLibra backs, obstacles, delays, and yet you don’t give up.Your strength will move you to Sept 24 Oct 23 where you need to be. Remain true to yourself, and honorary rewards and recognitions will manifest themselves in time—until then it’s back to work. The 12th and 13th suggest you make the corrections within yourself before leading others. You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink nor bathe in it.

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That nudge, or poke, that’s giving you elbow jerk is leading you to the new cues you need to discover. Hold tight as the new statistics will come faster than you think and rapidly take off next week. Follow your hunches. It has a mighty and Scorpio grandiose return attached with your name on it. Play your part and forget the Oct 24 Nov 22 rest. The unanticipated, and the anticipated, is one you must experience. The 5th and 6th are the days that the answers are within, so look no further. It’s right in your face. A reality check says to count your blessing before receiving the blessing.

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This cycle seems unusual as the truth is playing out. It may trigger your mind to remember events that occurred recently and in the past. Don’t The swift changes that are occurring this month are like foreseeing it happenponder, keep your eyes open as the 411 is coming from all airways of coming in another dimension, another reality, and definitely in your dreams. It’s all Gemini munication. No need to sound the alarm, as this one is silent. Work in aligned with the work you do in assisting yourself and others. I know you love yourMay 22 Sagitarius self more than others who think you do. No need to sound the alarm. It’s already silence to recuperate and appreciate the rewards forthcoming. Signs, symJune 21 Nov 23 bols, animals, and a number of patterns play a role this week and take off been sounding the trumpets that are blowing now. Do you feel, and see the mist Dec 21 the rose-colored glasses. The 12th and 13th hold the keys to your feelings floating in the air? Something is coming. The 7th and 8th are likely days full of surregarding a particular situation. prises, adventures, and turns of events.

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92Y hosts Viola Davis, Tarana Burke in conversation

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The multi-awarded and nominated actress Viola Davis recently sat down with social justice activist Tarana Burke to discuss her new book, “Finding Me: A Memoir.” The intimate, at times funny, emotional, and deeply inspiring

conversation was frequently interrupted with cheers and awarded a scholarship to Juilliard, to becoming the first applause from the packed audience of the 92Y’s Kaufmann African American to achieve the “triple crown of acting.” Concert Hall. Davis shared vignettes from her childhood, For more info on upcoming 92Y events, including a celfrom the poverty she and her family experienced, to being ebration of Judith Jamison, visit www.92Y.org.

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Harlem-based photog makes Met Gala history Flo Ngala arriving on the scene (Photos courtesy of Flo Ngala)

Fannie Crisis Payne room (All photos by Rene Minus White/A Time To Style)

By RENEE MINUS WHITE Fashion & Beauty Editor The First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden made a special guest appearance on Monday, May 2, at the press launch for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s spring ’22 Costume Institute exhibition “In America: An Anthology of Fashion.” Opening to the public on Saturday, May 7, it is the second in a two-part exhibition that opened September 2021 with “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.” It’s currently on view in the Anna Wintour Costume Center. Both exhibits will close on September 5, 2022. That evening’s glamorous Met Gala, funding The Costume Institute, followed the press preview and formally unveiled the extraordinary exhibition. Introduced by Diana M. Montavo, a Library and Collections intern at The Costume Institute, Dr. Biden expressed her concerns for the Ukrainians and how she plans to spend Mother’s Day with Ukrainian families. “I hope the exhibition will remind folks to be bold and brave,” concluded Dr. Biden. After remarks, the First Lady went on a tour of the exhibition with Met interns and her team of escorts. “It is an exceptional honor and a privilege to welcome the First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, to The Metropolitan Museum of Art,” said Daniel H. Weiss. “We look forward to recognizing together the powerful ways in which art can teach us about our past, connect us to the present, and inspire a vision for the future.” Max Hollein added, “This is a particularly timely and relevant exhibition that explores under-recognized stories of American cultural history, offering more expansive ways of understanding the past.” “Fashion is about storytelling and self-expression,” said Eva Chen, vice president of fashion partnerships at Instagram, the sponsor of the exhibit.

Approximately 100 garments are presented within the sumptuous settings of the museum’s American Wing period room. Presented in collaboration with The Met’s American Wing, this section of the exhibition highlights narratives that relate to the different histories of the American Wing period rooms. Men and women’s clothing dating from the 18th century to the present are featured in time-decorated vignettes installed in select rooms spanning 1805-1915, including a Shaker Retiring Room from the 1830s; a 19th century parlor from Richmond, Va.; a panoramic 1819 mural of Versailles; and a 20th century living room designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. These interiors display a survey of more than 200 years of American domestic life and tell many stories—from the personal to the political, the stylistic to the cultural, and the aesthetic to the ideological. In the Richmond Room is an impressive display of designs by Fannie Crisis Payne, where the dresses reveal the designer’s technical skill and refined artistic sensibility. Born in about 1867 to formally enslaved parents, Crisis Payne belonged to a generation of Virginians who built their livelihoods following the abolition of slavery in the United States. Among the many attendees was Ashaka Givens, wearing a Kelly green haute couture hat, who created the costumes for The Anne Lowe Room in the exhibit, directed by Julie Dash. Anne Lowe designed the late Jacqueline Kennedy’s wedding dress to late President John F. Kennedy. You remember Julie Dash: she also directed “The Rosa Parks Story” and “Daughters of the Dust.” Givens (www.ashashagivens.com) is a milliner, and her hat was eye-catching. Designer Ryan Marap of Jetpack Homme talked about his sustainable sweater ensemble that’s featured in “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.” A portion of the first exhibit was devoted to signature patchwork quilts.

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Photographer Flo Ngala inside at the Met Gala

At Monday night’s Met Gala there were many photographers working the red carpet, but only a handful of special individuals are invited behind the velvet rope and allowed to shoot inside the event. This year Flo Ngala, 27, a lifelong Harlem resident, became the first Black female photographer hired by Vogue to shoot this iconic event. “It was amazing,” said Ngala on Tuesday morning. “I don’t really have words for it. I’m still digesting it. It was the biggest moment of my career. … For me to be a photographer there and be the first Black woman to actually be commissioned by Vogue for the gala is incredible.” Her interest in photography began in the eighth grade when her school offered a photography class as part of the art curriculum. She said that impacted the way she looked at things and created images. While still in high school, she photographed her friends’ headshots for $30 a pop. What she considers her first actual professional gig was photographing rapper Gucci Mane in 2016. She is known for photographing celebrities, but has also captured Harlem life and culture. Her career took another step forward in 2019 when Ngala extensively photographed musical artist Cardi B, including her preparations for and red carpet appearance at the 2019 Met Gala. They worked together just last week. At Mon-

day’s festivities, she shared a moment with Cardi B inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Ngala did not seek out the gig. She was contacted by Vogue, but despite their appreciation of her work, they asked her to submit photos that showed she was up to the task. She sent 20 photos of Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion and other high-profile personalities to show that she knew how to work around celebrities and was able to get the job done. “It’s my ability to show that I can create and create under high-pressure circumstances,” said Ngala. “That’s what allowed them to trust me with it.” Even the photographer had to get into the spirit of the gala, which had the theme “Celebrating in America: A Lexicon of Fashion.” The dress code was “gilded glamour and white tie.” Her mother did her hair and her sister did her makeup. Her dress was by designer Mark Ingram for Harlem Toile. Ngala estimates that she shot about 3,000 images over the course of about six hours. While these were celebrities, she said what she brings to the photographs is seeing the humanness in people, which allows her to be a better photographer. She shot images such as Naomi Campbell, Billie Eilish, Jared Leto and even former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. “I’m excited, of course, to see artists and entertainers, but ultimately I’m there to do a job and do it well,” she said. “I wanted to deliver on the photos. Also, because it was such an iconic moment for me, I wanted to have the presentation that was an embodiment of how I am and what comes with what I do, which is make people look beautiful.” She saw that people were really excited to see each other, which is understandable after two years of the pandemic… That energy fueled many of the attendees. “I have so many words and no words,” said Ngala about her experience. “I want the work to speak for itself. It’s important for people to understand that this happened, but from a photographic and artistic standpoint, I’m excited for people to see the composition of the photos and the images I captured.” https://flongala.com/ https://www.instagram.com/flongala/ https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/insidethe-met-gala-2022

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RON CARTER 85th, WAYNE’S WAY, NEWPORT JAZZ FEST

What can you say about the NEA Jazz Master bassist/cellist, composer, author and educator Ron Carter that hasn’t been said already? He’s appeared on 2,221 recordings making him the most recorded jazz bassist in history. We must admit that calling him a jazz bassist is somewhat confining for his stature, after all just like Duke Ellington he is only interested in good music. And how can you honestly make such a categorization when he’s played with damn near every musician on the planet as a leader or group contributor. Yes, he was a member of Miles Davis’ Second Great Quintet (1964-68). On May 10, Carter will celebrate and be honored during his Ron Carter and Friends: 85th Birthday Celebration at Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium) at 8 p.m. “Pretty iconic people have played Carnegie Hall, who all have some kind of value,” said Carter. “They are one step above the rest and I am one of those people, this is very special.” Carter will play select material from his six-decade career, leading groups in three combinations. Due to time constraints, Carter chose three selections for each configuration: the Golden Striker Trio with guitarist Russell Malone and pianist Donald Vega; Ron Carter Foursight Quartet with tenor saxophonist James Greene, pianist Irene Rosnes and drummer Payton Crossley; and Ron Carter Octet which combines with and his love for classical music. Above being a great musician, Carter is a gentleman who anyone would cherish as a friend. He speaks his mind, never raises his voice, too smooth, too cool. If you are on the bandstand with him, make sure you dress to impress, he will accept no less because he will surely be clean, the best dressed in the place from Manhattan to Japan, no doubt. As a band leader, he brings out the best, as a professor, he molds young minds. As a friend that Carter integrity rolls off, you want to be better, do better, dress better—that’s the magic of Ron Carter. He’s not sure if he will wear a new suit but he plans on having special socks. At this point in his career the three-time Grammy

winner says he doesn’t practice that much at home anymore, his practice happens on the gig. When asked regarding his feelings about being 85 (which actually happens on May 4) he noted laughingly, “I didn’t notice until I saw the sign.” The MC for the evening will be jazz enthusiast Lester Holt; guest speaker will be Ambassador Mikio Mori, consul-general of Japan in New York; and speakers Stanley Clarke and Buster Williams. To purchase tickets for this historical occasion visit the website carnegiehall.org.

Ron Carter (Photo courtesy of Shorefire Media)

In honor of the internationally acclaimed NEA Jazz Master, tenor/soprano saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter, the 24/7 jazz radio station WBGO(Jonathan Chimene photo)

FM has changed its address from 54 Park Place to 54 Wayne Shorter Way in Newark, New Jersey. The street sign unveiling of Wayne Shorter Way took place last weekend (April 29) where Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, members of Newark City Council, WBGO President & CEO Steven A. Williams, along with staff and a host of musicians paid tribute to Shorter in a livestream event. Shorter, who was introduced by Newark’s jazz producer and activist Dorthaan Kirk, joyfully participated via video from his home on the West Coast. Earlier this year, the Newark City Council unanimously approved WBGO’s proposal to rename Park Place after the 11-time Grammy award winner, who was born and

raised in Newark and attended Newark Arts High School, where he was known as the “Newark Flash.” Students from the school also performed under the direction of Lawrence Liggins. WBGO President Williams stated, “Wayne Shorter is one of the most celebrated and decorated jazz artists in the world, but he had yet to receive tangible, visible recognition of his esteem in the place where it all began for him. We felt it vitally important to deliver the bouquet while he can still smell the flowers.” Shorter was honored via video by a host of musician friends, some of which included Ron Carter, who stated, “Wayne as a bass player, you allowed me to

play more notes.” Both were bandmates in Miles Davis’s Second Great Quintet (1964-68) that also included pianist Herbie Hancock and drummer Tony Williams. The openness of Miles as a bandleader gave Shorter an opportunity to explore his composing concepts, writing parts for everybody just as he heard it playing in his head. Following the quintet’s breakup in 1968, Shorter remained with Davis into his early groundbreaking jazz fusion recordings of “Bitches Brew” and “In a Silent Way” (both in 1969). “You been pointing the way for us for many years, now we will follow you on Wayne Shorter Way,” said Dee Dee Bridgewater. During his stay with Miles, he recorded 11 albums with Blue Note Records with a variety of group configurations playing many of his compositions. “Wayne your music has touched us so deeply it’s hard to express but naming a street in your honor is a great start,” stated Blue Note Records President Don Was. Later, Shorter along with Joe Zawinul, formed one of the most progressive jazz fusion groups in history, Weather Report. WBGO radio is now located at the juncture of Wayne Shorter Way and Sarah Vaughan Way, where two legends meet and will forever lead the way from their hometown of Newark and throughout the universe. After a two-year absence, the Newport Jazz Festival at Fort Adams State Park returns July 29-31 with an outrageous lineup. The only problem ticket holders will have is who to see or not see, having to scurry around from

venue to venue (fortunately venues are only separated by minutes). Some of the many musicians coming out once again to perform live will be Norah Jones, Terence Blanchard, The Baylor Project, Croatian jazz vocalist Thana Alexa, Nicholas Payton Trio, and McBride’s Newport Jawn with Brandee Younger, Vijay Iyer, Chris Potter, Makaya McCraven, Mike Stern and leader, bassist and festival’s artistic director Christian McBride. That’s just a partial lineup of opening day (July 28). The following day will feature Esperanza Spalding, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Sons of Kemet, (the London based group features a somewhat unorthodox instrumentation with a saxophone, tuba, and two drummers). Kemet’s leader and composer of all the album’s latest tunes Shabaka Hutchings says, “It’s a natural arrangement. “I’ve never seen it as unconventional, it’s just been that I wanted to play with those two drummers. When I step on the stage in Sons of Kemet, I’m not trying to be Sonny Rollins or John Coltrane, I’m trying to be someone like Capleton or Anthony B or Sizzla, in terms of just the energy that I’m coming up with, I’m trying to just spit out fire.” The saxophonist Hutchings is also on the program as a solo artist. Also on July 29 will be Jack DeJohnette, Jazzmeia Horn (the young vocalist, who constantly elevates with each performance), Samara Joy (the young vocalist, who turned out Marcus Garvey Park last year during the Charlie Parker Festival), Antonio Sanchez & Bad Hombre, Lady Blackbird and Sullivan Fortner. The festival closes on July 30 with “Celebrating George Wein” (guests to be announced), Nubya Garcia (had the pleasure of seeing her perform in South Africa, she was amazing, ahead of the curve, innovative. This tenor saxophonist/composer will be the talk of the festival. Living in London she doesn’t make the States often), Jazz Is Dead Presents, Sampa The Great, Ron Carter Quartet, Angelique Kidjo, Jason Moran Trio, Melissa Aldana, Vijay Iyer Trio and Emmet Cohen Trio among others. It is good to see female musicians as leaders and band members are prominent players in this festival which isn’t surprising. For a complete schedule and ticket purchases visit the website newportjazz.org.

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Ollie Matson, NFL Hall of Famer and Olympic sprinter By HERB BOYD Special to the AmNews

Peeping in on the recent NFL draft and with May Day a few hours away, my memory took me back to the great Ollie Matson. He was born May 1, 1930, and drafted in the first round by the Chicago Cardinals in 1952. It’s no exaggeration to say that before there was Jim Brown, O.J. Simpson and other phenomenal running backs in the NFL, there was Matson, who tugged the pigskin with the same results he had with a baton in his hand on a U.S. Olympic relay team. Matson was born in Trinity, Texas and the son of Ollie and Gertrude Matson. The family moved to San Francisco in the early ’40s and Matson graduated from George Washington High School in 1948. He attended the City College of San Francisco before transferring to the University of San Francisco. It was here that he became a member of the Kappa Alpha Fraternity in 1951. During his senior year at the college, he led the nation in rushing yardage and touchdowns that were instrumental in his team’s undefeated season. Despite that year’s remarkable accomplishments, he finished in ninth place on the list of Heisman Trophy candidates, the award going to Dick Kazmaier of Princeton. Even so, he was named a first team AllAmerican, but as a defensive player and not a running back. In response to not receiving the trophy, he told reporters in 2001 that “They weren’t ready for me. “But I’m not angry. Those were the days when we were growing up, so you have to take the bitter with the sweet. My days at USF were just beautiful.”

Perhaps more upsetting, his team with its unblemished record was not selected to participate in any of the bowl games. That decision too must be viewed within the times that Matson referenced above when the Jim Crow system affected nearly every facet of American life, including the various southern-based bowls— Orange, Sugar, and Gator—that were reluctant to invite any team with Black players, and USF had two, including Matson. Even if invited, the USF was not about to attend without its African Americans. (In 2006, the university would honor the team for its

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integrity and courage.) Having set aside his football gear, Matson in the summer of 1952 was ready to run in the Olympics in Helsinki, Finland as a member of the 400meter race and 4X400 relay team. He won a bronze medal in the 400-meter race and a silver medal in the relay. Later that same year, he married the sweetheart of his teens, Mary, and was excited to be selected by the Cardinals in the NFL draft. It would be an eventful first season as a pro when he shared Rookie of the Year honors with running back Hugh McElhenny of the San Francisco 49ers. Matson, during his 14-year career, played for several teams, including the Los Angeles Rams, where he starred after being traded by the Cardinals for nine players after the 1958 season; the Detroit Lions and the Philadelphia Eagles. He was named to the Pro Bowl six times between 1952 and 1958. When he retired

in 1966, he had accumulated 12,799 all-purpose yards as a running back and receiver, second only to Jim Brown. In 1972, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1976. He was also a member of the Pigskin Club of Washington, D.C. National Intercollegiate All-American Football Players Honor Roll. Matson was plagued with dementia in his later years and was bedridden for several years. His ailments were linked to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a progressive degenerative disease, which is diagnosed after the death of people with a history of concussions. According to his son, Ollie Matson Jr., due to his degenerative brain disease Matson would wash the family’s four cars almost daily and barbecue chicken at 6:30 a.m. during his later years. Matson hadn’t spoken in the four years prior to his passing, his nephew said. According to several obituaries, Matson died in his Los Angeles home on Feb. 19, 2011, of respiratory failure, surrounded by family. “He and Mary lived in the same Mid-City Los Angeles home from the time he played for the Los Angeles Rams until his passing. The site is being nominated as the ‘Ollie and Mary Matson Residence,’ a City of Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, as an historic house museum and interpretive center. Museum and Interpretive was Land marking 2007-2008, being prepared by students of Los Angeles Trade Technical College, Program in Historic Preservation.”

ACTIVITIES FIND OUT MORE Several NFL sites contain history and stats on Matson’s great college and professional careers. DISCUSSION Wish we could have had more on his early years as a budding athlete as well as his years after leaving pro football. PLACE IN CONTEXT Matson was still a child during the Great Depression but despite the ravages of racism, his family endured and prospered.

THIS WEEK IN BLACK HISTORY May 1, 1950: Renowned poet and author Gwendolyn Brooks won the Pulitzer Prize for her book, “Annie Allen,” the first for an African American. May 1, 1954: Acclaimed musician and producer Ray Parker Jr. was born in Detroit. May 1, 2006: Gianna Bryant, the daughter of Kobe Bryant, was born. She was killed with her father in the helicopter crash in 2020.

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am so excited to kick off enrollment for Summer Rising for what will be one of the “Given the challenges of most important summers the last couple of years, I our students will have,” said

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orous academic programming while also getting out beyond the four walls of their classrooms and experiencing all our city has to offer.” Started by former mayor Bill de Blasio, Summer Rising is for children of all ages who have fallen behind in the learning process due to COVID-19 induced quarantine. The program provides summer learning and enrichment courses to help strengthen and pull students’ academic skills back up to standard while helping their social and emotional skills. And it’s back. Summer Rising’s registration began on Monday. Schools Chancellor David Overall, New York City Banks in a statement. “This Mayor Eric Adams said that is a real opportunity for stu- the city is committing $101 dents to return to the joy of million in FY’23 for summer learning by engaging in rig- activities for 10,000 more

ity of 210,000 slots. During Adams’ State of the City address at the historic Kings Theater in Brooklyn, the mayor proclaimed his agenda to be one for the people. “This is the city New Yorkers want and deserve, and it is all possible if we work together,” said Adams. “There are four main areas that we will focus on as we go forward: protecting our people, growing our economy, uplifting our youth, and building our infrastructure. Our new budget reflects those values and provides for them. This budget puts people—especially those who have often been left behind—front and center.” And there are employers putting the word out that they’re looking for youths to work for the summer. Phipps Neighborhoods,

and paid work experiences.” Last year the non-profit served around 575 students. “This year, the Summer Youth Employment Program will employ 100,000 young people across the five boroughs, giving them the opportunity to learn valuable life skills while experiencing the value of earning a wage for their work,” stated Andre White, president & CEO of Phipps Neighborhoods. “Our young people must play a role in the city’s ongoing recovery from COVID, and helping them find good jobs for the summer can do just that. I encourage all young people looking to have a productive summer to participate in the Summer Youth Employment Program and to join us at Phipps Neigh-

Overall, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said that the city is committing $101 million in FY’23 for summer activities for 10,000 more K-12 students who’ll be a part of the Summer Rising program. The city also stated that this current investment will bring the number of slots funded by New York City Department of Youth and Community Development to 110,000, for a total program capacity of 210,000 slots. K-12 students who’ll be a part of the Summer Rising program. The city also stated that this current investment will bring the number of slots funded by New York City Department of Youth and Community Development to 110,000, for a total program capac-

a non-profit social service provider in New York City, announced that it is looking for applications for the Summer Youth Employment Program, which will connect close to 1,000 kids from the Bronx and Upper Manhattan with “career exploration opportunities

borhoods, where we can pair you with the right company.” Some of the positions available include customer service representatives, marketing officials, afterschool and camp counselors, administrative coordinators, and healthcare representatives.

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We were prepared, all we had to do was execute,” he said. With all the ingredients in place success was imminent if the right material came along. “The dynamic of the group changed when we became professional recording artists. We were still great emcees, and I started concentrating on actual songs,” Mel shared. For a perspective, if rap was a genre that was embraced since its inception by the industry, every year since 1979 the Furious Five would have been in contention for RAP song/record of the year at every major award show. “Superrappin,” “Freedom,” “Birthday Party,” and “It’s Nasty” showed the separation of what authentic emcees were. In 1982 however the game changed forever with the release of “The Message.” (Wow, that’ll be 40 years this summer) Ready or not that piece of work placed a level of responsibility that the BEST of the BEST had to aspire to. “That record turned hip hop into a grown man,” Mel emphatically stated. To think, if the group had their druthers, it wouldn’t have been made. Not one of the groups on the label felt the track but Mel was willing to take a chance. While the showmanship was intact the group realized more was needed to make that transition from hood celebrities to superstardom. Enter the producer, Sylvia Robinson, who provided the coaching and guidance. “We had one of the best producers in MUSIC, not just Hip-Hop, MUSIC! She was able to hear things that we didn’t and was able to give us direction because she was winning. Timing is everything and Mrs. Robinson understood that. Nobody thought the record would do anything, but she knew and believed.” He continued, “After the song was recorded it took 72 hours to get the exact mix that she wanted including the time. She wanted it to be 7 minutes and 11 seconds.” The rest was literal history. That was the record that gave Mele Mel international and immortal clientele. So far, the major plaudits are: “The Message” was No. 5 on VH1’s “100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop” “The Message” becomes the first recording by a rap act to be inducted into the Library of Con-

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS gress’s National Recording Registry. Slick Rick (David Goodson Photo) No. 51 on the Rolling Stone Top 500 songs ever list. Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five becomes the first rap act to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five 2021 Grammy Lifetime Achievement award winners.

log of the Sugarhill Gang remained and/or became. “7th Wonder,” “Apache,” and Grandmaster Caz reciting the verses he composed that were used by Sugar Hill Gang member Big Bank Hank on “Rappers Delight,” still rocked the house til the break of dawn. This concert also was a dedication to Ruben Diaz Jr. for his outstanding contributions to the hip hop Per Mel it was a team community in the Bronx effort. He continued in her and his support of the arts praise with, “She was reat Lehman Center. Ruben sponsible not only was the Díaz Jr. represented his record that bought hip hop hometown and the people to the forefront ('Rappers of The Bronx for more than Delight’) but also the record two decades. The Lehman that changed music. NothCollege, City University of ing has surpassed the imporNew York, graduate served tance of those two records.” over three terms as the Any question as to who Bronx borough president. gets top billing? We have to He no longer holds the pobring it back full circle. Essition, but he did menpecially now since it’s betion that the funds and the coming evident that the plans for a physical Hip music that saved a generaHop Museum in the Bronx tion is now being weaponis still on course. ized to destroy a generation. Next up at the Lehman “Over history Black people Center for the Performhave always been on the ing Arts, 250 Bedford Park side of what was morally Boulevard West, Bronx is a correct, we ain’t that right tribute to another historic now. As total adults for a era in Black music as they DJ to even play some of present the show “Motown that is not the right thing with a Twist,” a dancingto do. As a grown man any in-the-street night of Mochance I get to bring it back town’s electrifying music I have to, so people can unset to twists and shouts! derstand what the true esOn Saturday, May 7, 2022, sence of Hip Hop IS and at 8 p.m., “Motown with WAS. That’s why shows like a Twist” will feature speHIP HOP FEVER is imporcial guest musicians from tant. We need you to uphold the Motown era along with and uplift our work, so we pros from “Dancing with can uphold and uplift the the Stars,” “So You Think culture,” he concluded. You Can Dance,” “AmerGoing into the venue it ican Idol” and “The looked as if ticket sales Voice,” all accompanied were healthy, but there by a live band. Tickets for were still quite a few that “Motown with a Twist” on were lined up at the box Saturday, May 7, 2022, at office to gain entry to hear 8 p.m. ($50, $45, $35, $25) the best sounds in crecan be purchased by callation. Sal Abbatiello of ing the Lehman Center Fever Records assembled box office at 718-960a lineup (aside from new8833 (Monday through comer PLAYGIRL ARI) that Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., at one point in the music and beginning at 4 p.m. on timeline had a season in the day of the concert), or the sun. The HIP HOP Mele Mel (David Goodson Photo) through online access at FEVER 2022 concert feahttps://www.lehmancenter. tured performances by SLICK technique GRAND WIZARD Yeah, the Furious Five members org/motown . Lehman Center is RICK, NICE ‘N SMOOTH, ROB THEODORE manned the wheels maintained the same energy that accessible by #4 or D train to BedBASE, BRAND NUBIAN, BLACK of steel, and it was hosted by doc- they had when they appeared a ford Park Blvd. and is off the Saw SHEEP, ROXANNE SHANTE, umentarian, historian and cre- few train station stops from the Mill River Parkway and the Major SWEET G and GRANDMASTER ator of Video Music Box RALPH nearby 4 train at the original Deegan Expressway. CAZ, of the Cold Crush Broth- MCDANIELS. The crescendo of Disco Fever which was as expecters. Legends DJ HOLLYWOOD the night was the Sugarhill Gang ed. What was a pleasant surprise Over and out. Holla next week. and the inventor of the scratch / Mele Mel and Scorpio segment. was just how popular the cata- Til then, enjoy the nightlife.

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Religion & Spirituality The Sounds of Harlem - Edward Adams Bagwell - Celebration of Life Ceremony (Sunrise Nov. 11, 1921 - Sunset April 24, 2022) One of Harlem’s original sound engineers and photographers, Edward Adams Bagwell, passed on Sunday, April 24. He was 90 years old and died from advanced dementia. Bagwell worked closely with the Amsterdam News during the1960s covering political events during the social justice movement. Bagwell was known for his sound work in Harlem from the 1960s to1980s. His business was called News Voice International (NVI) and was located on 110th St. and Lenox Ave. Bagwell established NVI in the 1960s as a one-stop resource for Harlem businesses that needed professional photography and sound system installations. His office was a hub for the Harlem elite,

prominent social activists, and cultural artists. He was a freelance photographer for The National Urban League (Whitney

M. Young Jr. Funeral)), NAACP, JET magazine, The Amsterdam News, and a host of private clients that included The Children’s Television Workshop (“Sesame Street”). Annually, he was the sound engineer for the AfroAmerican Day Parade since its onset. He was also booked as a sound engineer for private events at the Audubon Ballroom, Renaissance Ballroom, Rockland Palace, and The Studio Museum. He installed all the original audio systems in most of Harlem’s Historic Black Churches (Antioch Baptist Church, Convent Avenue Baptist Church, AME Zion, All Souls Church, and La Sinagoga). He is also credited for doing the sound system for the Broadway

show “Don’t Bother Me I Can’t Cope.” Bagwell set up audio for live musicians like Babatunde Olatunji at the Studio Museum in Harlem. Under Mayor John Lindsay’s administration, he was the sound engineer for the “Harlem Cultural Summer Festivals” (1969) held in the five boroughs that featured performers like Stevie Wonder, James Brown, and Jimmy Hendricks. Edward served in the United States Marine Corps from Jan. 17, 1952, to Feb. 18, 1954. He received the United Nations Service Medal, Korean War Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and a Good Conduct Service Medal.

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Harlem’s WARM holds domestic violence walk for Brittani Nicole Duffy

By ARIAMA C. LONG Amsterdam News Staff, Report for America Corps Member Harlemites, friends, and family in mourning gathered this Saturday to honor one of their “fallen angels” 27-year-old Brittani Nicole Duffy, who was a victim of domestic violence and shot by her boyfriend last year. The community marched and held a balloon vigil for Duffy on what would have been her 28th birthday this past weekend to demand an end to domestic violence. Pink and purple balloons and butterflies—Duffy’s favorite colors and creatures—decorated the park as attendees also donned the symbolic colors. The marching route began at the park behind St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, near Duffy’s old

neighborhood in Manhattanville Houses, and then snaked its way around General Grant Houses on Amsterdam Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Duffy’s mother, grandmother, father, grandfather, son, best friends, extended family, and neighbors all attended along with domestic violence survivors and advocates from the community. “On behalf of the Lawrence and Duffy families, we’d like to extend our sincerest thanks to everyone who helped make this day possible,” said Willy Lawrence, Duffy’s grandfather. “May we continue the fight, this isn’t just this community, it’s all communities where domestic violence has taken hold and root.” On Nov. 11, 2021, Duffy was shot in the neck by her abusive boyfriend, 28-year-old Dennis

Applewhite, on the Lower East Side where she lived in the Vladeck Houses development. The shooting happened in front of her surviving 8-year-old son. She was also 3 months pregnant at the time of the shooting. Police said Applewhite was arrested and charged with “Murder and Criminal Possession of a Weapon” in connection to the homicide on Feb. 8, 2022. The domestic violence walk was organized by Stephanie McGraw, the founder and CEO of We All Really Matter (W.A.R.M.), which is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving victims of domestic violence. “She was an inspiring young woman who was starting her life with her son. She was 3 months pregnant and with this man for a few years,” said McGraw, “and one of the reasons we’re doing this is because silence hides violence. She never told anyone about the abuse and what was going on until it was too late.” After the shooting, the boyfriend fled the apartment with the gun. McGraw said Duffy’s and Applewhite’s son ran after him. Duffy’s neighbors, Nilsa Taboada, Elizabeth Justiniano, and Stephanie Medaivilla, reportedly intervened to pull the son inside their apartment at the last second to safety until his grandmother came for him. “There were three women that heard what happened, seen what

happened, and when that horrible, horrific situation happened, these women didn’t hesitate to open up their doors to assist,” said McGraw. “What they did that day, we will never forget them and we will always honor them.” Councilmember Shaun Abreu presented Duffy’s neighbors with city citations for their act of bravery during the shooting and the family honored them with bouquets of flowers at the march for saving Duffy’s son. Abreu said that domestic violence is very pervasive in the West Harlem and Washington Heights neighborhoods. He said his office is committed to connecting people to more resources and that the city council is investing in emergency housing for people looking to escape dangerous situations in real time. “We got to make sure our kids and our young adults are raised with the opportunities to prevent this in the first place,” said Abreu. Abreu said that access to affordable housing, quality education, and health care are the root to expecting better outcomes. This comes as the senate democratic majority is set to pass legislation to support survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence by strengthening protections for victims in New York State. On Tuesday, April 26, the senate announced they’d pass the Adult

Survivors Act so that survivors of sexual abuse have the opportunity to hold people accountable in civil court; pass the New York State Phoenix Act, redefining the term “physically helpless” to include individuals who are physically unable to communicate affirmative consent; and create the “Purple Alert System” for missing victims of domestic violence, said the senate press office. They will also relieve survivors of domestic violence from utility contracts and establish a public housing priority waiting list for domestic violence survivors, said the Senate press office. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said, “Last year, we passed the Adult Survivors Act (ASA) unanimously, because we understand that we cannot leave any survivor of sexual abuse behind. Adult survivors of sexual abuse deserve the chance to seek justice so they can start their journey towards healing.” Ariama C. Long is a Report for America corps member and writes about culture and politics in New York City for The Amsterdam News. Your donation to match our RFA grant helps keep her writing stories like this one; please consider making a tax-deductible gift of any amount today by visitng here: bit.ly/amnews1

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am the ant in the maze, I will not see the next tunnel until I get there. Sometimes it’s easier to be the observer. If I saw an ant that somehow got off track I could steer them in the direction of the colony. As an observer, that’s very easy for me to do. Now, if I lost my way I have to dig a little deeper, maybe identify why, acknowledge that I’m off path, and make a decision to change directions, which can all be scary. I think

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“It can be submitted to the office by email or mail,” Rosenblatt said. “Once we receive the application, we will conduct an initial review to determine if it warrants a full re-investigation, at which point we will reach out directly to the petitioner and their counsel and enter in a collaboration agreement. We will then conduct a collaborative reinvestigation, and our office will ultimately decide what relief, if any, would be appropriate. This could include a full or partial vacation of the conviction; a retrial; replacement of a conviction with

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS some people focus on others, because “Reducing mental health stigmas it’s safe.” has come a long way but as a therIn a background paper from the apist I still encounter people that Treatment Advocacy Center in 2016 experience resistance from family in Pittsburgh, 270 people with severe members about going to therapsychiatric disorders who were re- py,” McEntire said. “Anything that is cently discharged from hospital were misunderstood will be challenged. followed for 10 weeks and compared I think it’s important to have conto 477 neighbors. During that period, versations and forums on mental 15% of those in the former category health, not only on a global level but were victims of violence compared to in schools, churches, community 7% of the latter. centers…” McEntire said that despite stats like Recent statistics from Johns Hopkins these there must be a way to speak University showed that, “Mental health about mental health to those close to disorders account for several of the you. top causes of disability in established

market economies, such as the U.S., worldwide, and include: major depression (also called clinical depression), manic depression (also called bipolar disorder), schizophrenia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.” Mass shooters do suffer from untreated severe mental illness. According to a study from Stanford University’s School of Medicine, out of 35 mass shootings, between 1982 and 2019, many of the shooters weren’t treated for the mental illness they suffered from. That makes them like most Americans. The National Alliance on Mental Illness states that 90% of people who

May 5, 2022 - May 11, 2022 • 31 die by suicide showed symptoms of a mental health condition. In New York, the Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health is doing its best to help address mental health issues by providing data and openings for New Yorkers to communicate with the city. On Twitter, the agency acknowledged the theme for this month and provided words of encouragement. “New Yorkers, May is Mental Health Awareness Month,” read the department’s Twitter page. “Together, we can reduce the stigma and better care for our mental health and well-being.”

a non-criminal adjudication; or a referral to other units or organizations for follow up. “While not every re-investigation will result in an overturned or modified conviction, it is important to us that everyone who goes through this process feel their case was handled fairly and transparently, no matter the outcome,” continued Rosenblatt. “That is critical for restoring faith in the criminal justice system.” Both Bragg and Rosenblatt said that convictions aren’t always right or wrongful but could be dealt with through other measures. “There are far too many people who have had their lives ruined due to unjust convictions,” added Bragg. “But beyond

it makes clear we are committed to a transparent process that gives everyone a fair chance at a thorough review.” Bragg said that this part is about working with both victims and survivors in order to give them insight into their decision, no matter what it is. Rosenblatt explained that the unit is in the middle of taking on the most serious offenses where the applicant is convicted of a serious offense and is either already in prison, parole or post-release supervision. “Right now, we are in the process of reviewing several cases, and hope to have some of this work completed over the next few weeks,” Rosenblatt said. Bragg wasn’t shy to get into the topic of race. The racial disparities of those

behind bars have been well chronicled. This is something that Bragg wants to address as well as how many convicted felons shouldn’t have been convicted at all. “We know there are huge racial disparities in who is impacted by an unjust conviction,” Bragg said. “Research has shown that Black people make up 47% of known wrongful convictions and are seven times more likely to be wrongfully convicted of murder. A Black person serving a sentence for sexual assault is 3.5 times more likely to be innocent than a white person. The work of PCJU will touch every New Yorker, but it will have an important impact in reversing some of the deep racial inequities in the criminal justice system.”

the impact it has on individuals and their families, unjust convictions undermine public safety by impairing law enforcement’s ability to apprehend those who actually committed the crime. They also severely undermine the public’s faith in our criminal justice system.” During his campaign last year Bragg parroted his promise to “restore” justice to the system and wanted people to remember that despite the recent uptick in certain crimes, “We’re not in the ’80s.” “One important aspect of PCJU is that any re-investigation will be done collaboratively, meaning we will work directly with impacted individuals and their counsel throughout the process, which is aligned with national best practices,” Bragg said. “This is important because

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O ffic e lo c a tio n : Office location: NY 11/23/20. process to 660 Nereid Ave be served.of401 SSNY shalllawful willattend. beofsold subject to Inprovionmail Wednesday, January ing Seats are limited. this limit the as number of of Dr., Wilmington, SSNY please designated agent Notice Formation 5 Any DE 19808. of State,ofDiv. of Corps., activity.Notice agent LLC upon whom pro-connection, of Formation of Jeffrey of NY (SSNY) on process to Corporation SerSSNY designated as agent of 04/14/22. 600 Third Ave., 21st Fl., NY, County. Princ. office ofSecy. LLC: NY Princ.p.m. office of #Federal 1 , B r oSt. n NYC x-, process N LLC e w4, Arts. YDover, kof, LLC, too r the 4551at 2:00 attendees to maximum of two personnel per firm. Please submit the sions of filed Judgment 2020 atEngineering 42 08, County. LLC upon whom process SUPREME COURT -InCOUNTY OF NEW YORK FRANKLIN Cert. of Form. filed with Ste. cess against it may be Date: January 9, 2018 Beane PLLC. 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from bosses who routinely break the rules and face little consequence from years of weakened U.S. labor law. But it is in these very moments of darkness that we can begin to see a light. COVID has given workers an opening to grow their power. So many people quit their jobs rather than risk getting sick or, sadly, passed away during the pandemic that employers are clamoring to find help. This gives workers leverage to demand better. The movement is growing. Starbucks workers around the country are unionizing almost as fast as they can brew a cup of coffee. Thousands of union and not-yet-union homecare workers across New York just stood up to make

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS ly written by Justice Samuel Alito. It is a decisive repudiation of the landmark decision, stating, “We hold that Roe and Casey must be overruled. It is time to heed the Constitution and return the issue of abortion to the people’s elected representatives.” Contrary to this finding, a recent poll suggests that the majority of people believe the decision should be codified. There are several interesting arguments in the opinion and one that resonates for Black Americans is the extent to which the decision, which Alito said was “egregiously wrong” is a bold demand of raising their wages in the state budget—and won a 20% increase to their minimum pay. These and other battles that will decide the future of the labor movement are taking place all around us. We know that unions are vital if we aim to keep and strengthen our democracy, reduce inequality, build racial and class solidarity, and improve wages and benefits for all working people. There are a lot of Amazon warehouses out there, and many Christian Smalls who need our help as desperately as we need their energy. Let’s find them, and join forces to create a labor movement for the decades to come. George Gresham is president of 1199SEIU, the nation’s largest healthcare union representing 450,000 members in New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Maryland, Florida, and the District of Columbia.

merged with other longstanding court decisions, including Plessy v. Ferguson that remained the law until it was overturned in 1954 by the Brown v. Board of Education school desegregation ruling. Alito quoted Justice Brett Kavanaugh, liking Plessy to Roe as wrong “the day it was decided.” In a footnote he posits that some advocates of abortion rights were also in the camp of eugenics, which sought to increase inheritable characteristic they regarded as desirable. “Some such supporters have been motivated by a desire to suppress the size of the Afri-

can American population,” Alito writes. “It is beyond dispute that Roe has had that demographic effect. A highly disproportionate percentage of aborted fetuses are Black.” Even as the debate grows about the draft, Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Stephen Breyer, who will be replaced upon his retirement by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, are working on one or more dissenting opinions. If the vote were to occur now, it would be five justices favoring the opinion with no indication of how Chief Justice Roberts would vote.

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HCSG’s settlement, which includes recognizing the union during collective bargaining, and “union rights training” for HCSG supervisors. New contractors have submitted twoyear contract bids to the Moorestown School District, with an announcement of a possible new contractor soon. For Moorestown School District janitorial worker Luz Ortega, it’s nothing but good news from her side of things. “We are relieved to know that we have reached a settlement,” Ortega stated. “The past 10 months have been challenging for all of us. I do not think we ever recovered from the way we were fired by HCGS. We look forward to being back at work, taking care of the schools where Moorestown’s children learn. Once our wages and health care are restored, we will once again be able to care for our families.”

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workers will receive their back pay and be reinstated.” Last July, 27 MSD workers lost their jobs after the local board of education awarded HCSG with a new janitorial contract. The contractor let go anyone associated with the 32BJ and in the process, killed workers’ income, health insurance and other benefits. Earlier this year, the fourth region of the National Labor Relations Board stated there was merit in the workers’ challenge and complaint against HCSG and filed for the Section 10(j) injunction relief in federal court in Camden, N.J. The hearing didn’t happen due to

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The East’s top seeds battle in the NBA’s conference semifinals By JAIME C. HARRIS AmNews Sports Editor

The Eastern conference’s top four seeds all averted upsets in the opening round of the NBA playoffs and now are tr ying to get past challenging opponents. The No. 1 seed Miami Heat took a 1-0 lead over the N. 4 seed Philadelphia 7ers into Game 2 last night (Wednesday) at home while the No. 2 Boston Celtics evened their series versus the Milwaukee Bucks 1-1 on their home floor on Tuesday night with a 109-86 win. The 76ers faced the Heat in Games 1 and 2 minus uber-talented center Joel Embiid, who is recovering from a broken orbital bone after being elbowed in the face by the Toronto Raptors Pascal Siakam last Thursday in Game 6 of their series. There is a possibility Embiid could return for Game 3 tomorrow in Philadelphia. The 76ers will also host the Heat in Game 4 on Sunday at home.

It was imperative the Celtics play with urgenc y and force in Game 2 against the Bucks after being manhandled in their 101-89 Game 1 loss on Sunday. They opened up an early double-digit lead and by halftime were up by 25 (65-40), led by forward Jaylen Brown’s 25 first half points. “It’s the playoffs,” Brown said after ending the game with a teamhigh 30 points. “We can’t let one game kind of dictate how this series goes. We wanted to be aggressive from the gate.” Celtics head coach Ime Udoka agreed. “We wanted to match their physicality and punch back tonight,” he said. “A big message was show

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat look to capitalize on home court advantage in their Eastern Conference semifinal matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers (Bill Moore photo)

them who we are.” He added the Celtics were in what was virtually a do-or-die situation. “We wanted to come and play like our season was on the line and we did.” Indeed a loss to the Bucks in Game 2 would have placed the Celtics in a dire circumstance against the defending NBA champions. Now they will face the Bucks in Game 3 on Saturday in Milwaukee with a more optimistic outlook after avoiding a 2-0 deficit. Both teams were without key players on Tuesday. The Bucks’ three-time AllStar Khris Middleton will not play in the series due to a

sprained MCL in his left knee sustained in the Bucks’ opening round series against the Chicago Bulls. Celtics guard Marcus Smart, who at the start of the playoffs learned he had been named the 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, sat out with a quad contusion but is expected to return for Game 3. The Celtics’ defense made Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo exert and ultimately exhaust himself on nearly every possession. The two-time league MVP essentially physically punished the Celtics in Game 1, posting a 24-point, 13-rebound, 12-assist triple-double in Game 1. And although l a s t s e a s o n ’s F i n a l s M V P p u t up 28 points with nine rebounds and seven assists in Game 2, the Celtics bumped, bodied and mauled him into 11-27 shooting from the field. Celtics guard Jayson Tatum helped close out the game after the Bucks made a late push finishing with 29 points.

The West’s four best teams meet up in the conference semifinals By VINCENT DAVIS Special to the AmNews

Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks hit Warriors guard Gary Payton II on It took the first round his head while Payton of the NBA’s playoffs was in the air attemptto validate who were ing a layup, causing the Western Conferhim to land awkwardence’s four best teams. ly and breaking his left The defending conelbow. Brooks was asference champion sessed with a Flagrant 2 and No. 1 seed Phoefoul and ejected. nix Sun ended the regWarriors head coach ular season with the Steve Kerr called the league’s best record at play “dirty” adding, 64-18 record, followed “Dillon Brooks broke by the No. 2 seed Memthe code,” referencing phis Grizzlies, the No. 3 what is considered acseed Golden State Warceptable physical playriors and No. 4 seed off basketball. As for Dallas Mavericks. Morant, he took over The Suns took Game 1 the game in the fourth 121-114 over the Maverquarter, scoring the last icks on Monday in Phoe15 points for Memphis. nix and met up again “Coming into today, I in Game 2 last night told myself, we needed (Wednesday). The series a win, and we were goes to Dallas for Games Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant scored 47 points in Game going to get a win,” said 3 (last night) and 4 (toMorant. “I just took it 2 on Tuesday night to lead his team to a 106-101 win over the morrow). upon myself to go out Golden State Warriors to tie their second round series at 1-1 The Grizzlies-Warthere and do that for us.” (Bill Moore photos) riors series has seen Game 3 is Saturday hard fouls, arguably dirty fouls, of the league’s most unstop- which Warriors forward Dray- late in the second quarter. at Golden State and Game 4 on accusations, finger-pointing pable stars. The Warriors took mond Green was ejected for a The physical play went to an- Monday will also be played on and the rise of Ja Morant as one Game 1 on Sunday 117-116 in flagrant foul on Brandon Clarke other level in Game 2 when their home court. Stephen Curry

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The WNBA’s 26th season is set to begin By LOIS ELFMAN Special to the AmNews Season 26 of the WNBA kicks off tomorrow, and the excitement is palpable. For some, it will be a rookie season, for some a swan song and for others a long-awaited comeback. During the off-season, the WNBA pulled off an incredible capital raise to fuel investment in long-term transformation of the league. There are new corporate partners and interNY Liberty guard Asia Durr is working to return from esting opportunities Guard/forward Jocelyn Willoughby is coming back from injury injury and illness (WNBA photos) for the players. Some familiar faces are back in the WNBA’s impressive results and has winning her fifth Olympic gold 2019, sat out the wubble season orbit, with Becky Hammon players eager to take the crown. medal last year but decided to in 2020 and spent last summer taking on the position of head This will be the final season in return to the Storm for a shot at focused on the Chinese nationcoach of the Las Vegas Aces the illustrious career of Sylvia a fifth WNBA title. al team. The Liberty will need after eight years as an assistant Fowles of the Minnesota Lynx. It There will be new and famil- her presence in the post, as coach with the NBA’s San An- will likely be the final season for iar faces on the New York Lib- top draft pick Nyara Sabally is tonio Spurs. She assumes the Sue Bird of the Seattle Storm, erty roster. Han Xu, who was sitting out the season due to helm of a team that has shown who toyed with retirement after drafted with much fanfare in injury and third-year center

Kylee Shook will miss this year due to personal reasons. Guard/forward Jocelyn Willoughby returns from a torn Achilles tendon suffered in training camp last year. Also, back in uniform is guard Asia Durr, the Liberty’s top draft pick in 2019. Plagued by injury her rookie season, she worked hard to be in top shape for the 2020 season, but contracted a severe case of COVID-19, from which her recovery was long and difficult. Cleared to play several months ago, she arrived in training camp eager to resume her professional career. “I’m having so much fun just being back and being around people and great teammates,” said Durr on Liberty media day. “One thing that’s been challenging post-COVID is the brain fog, confusion and stuff like that, but I have great teammates that are there to help me think through it and just push through. It’s been a journey, but I’m thankful to be here.” The Liberty opens its season on Saturday at Barclays Center against the Connecticut Sun.

Brooklyn’s Daniella Griffith passes the baton at Fairleigh Dickinson By LOIS ELFMAN Special to the AmNews As the track and field team a t Fa i r l e i g h D i c k i n s o n U n i versity prepares for the N o r t h e a s t C o n f e r e n c e O u tdoor Championships this weekend, sprinter Daniella Griffith is psyched to put out solid performances to close her senior season. The Brooklyn native and gradua t e o f M e d g a r Ev e r s P r e p h a s one more year of eligibility b u t i s u n s u re i f s h e w i l l c o m p e t e a g a i n n e x t y e a r. “I’m going to be here [at FDU] one more year for m y m a s t e r ’s d e g r e e ,” s a i d G r i f f i t h . “ I ’ m d o i n g t h e f o u rplus-one program for crimi n a l j u s t i c e . Yo u d o y o u r b a c h e l o r ’s a n d m a s t e r ’s d e g r e e s i n f i v e y e a r s .” S h e ’s i n t e r e s t e d i n b e c o m ing a crime scene investig a t o r. H e r u n d e r g r a d u a t e minors are biology and forensic psychology. Griffith is also considering working with juveniles in the crimi-

nal justice system. Returning to the track depends on her workload and other opp o r t u n i t i e s n e x t y e a r. Throughout college, Griffith has typically run cross countr y in the fall followed by indoor and outdoor track. Her love of running began as a young girl in gym class and by age seven her mother had put her in a track c l u b. S h e c h o s e Fa i r l e i g h D i c k i n s o n f o r i t s i n t e r e s ting majors and its diversity. Nav i g a t i n g t h e p a n d e m i c h a s not been easy. “ It ’s s u r r e a l t h a t w e ’ r e a b l e to be back outside and I’m t r u l y g r a t e f u l f o r t h a t ,” s a i d Griffith. “The outcomes and benefits from being a stud e n t- a t h l e t e h a v e m a d e t h e hard work worth it. I got true friends that actually turned into family. I was able to network with outside r s w i t h i n m y m a j o r. I ’ l l b e leaving with memorable mom e n t s .” G r i f f i t h’s e v e n t s a r e t h e 200 and 400-meter dashes

Fairleigh Dickinson sprinter Daniella Griffith readies for her final meet of the season (FDU Athletics photo)

and the 4x400 relay. She appreciates the team a s p e c t o f a re l ay . “ We a l l share that moment of accomplishment t o g e t h e r,” she said. “It becomes an a m a z i n g m e m o r y .” She loves to watch USA Track and Field athletes compete at the highest level and appreciates fellow New Yo r k e r Dalilah Mu h a m mad. Like other track athl e t e s f r o m N e w Yo r k , G r i f f i t h spent a good deal of time on the subway going from home to school to the track and back home. “ I t ’s g r e a t t o s e e t h i n g s like that from people who are coming from the same a r e a a s m e ,” s a i d G r i f f i t h , who grew up running at Red Hook Running Track and the A r m o r y . “ My f i r s t m e e t e v e r was a cross countr y meet at Va n C o r t l a n d t Pa r k .” Ma y 1 8 i s h e r u n d e r g r a d u a t e g r a d u a t i o n . S h e ’s b o t h excited and ner vous. “I want e v e r y t h i n g t o b e p e r f e c t ,” she said.

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The NFL tries to move the Brian Flores case into the shadows By JAIME C. HARRIS AmNews Sports Editor The National Football L eague is at it again. The most popular sports institution in America, whose franchises are nearly exclusively owned by some of the wealthiest white men in this countr y with the exception of Shad Khan, owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars, is attempting to move former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores’ federal racial disrimination lawsuit into the shadows, deep out of the public ’s consciousness. On Feb. 1, Flores filed the lawsuit against the NFL , the Dolphins, the Denver Broncos and the New York Giants organizations, alleging racial discrimination in their hiring and firing practices. The 41-yearold born and raised Brooklyn native who is of Honduran descent, was terminated by the Dolphins on Jan. 10 after three seasons leading the team to a combined 24-25 record, including 10-6 in 2020 and winning eight of the final nine games last season to go 9-8.

Flores subsequently was not hired to fill any of the league’s eight head coaching openings—excluding the Dolphins vacanc y—but on Feb. 19 was named senior defensive assistant/linebackers coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Of those eight, L ovie Smith (Houston Texans) and Mike McDaniel (San Francisco 49ers), who has a Black father and white mother, were the only Black candidates to make the cut. On Monday in New York, in the first hearing for Flores’ suit, the NFL informed Judge Valerie E. Caproni they would seek to either dismiss the case or move it to arbitration. The league’s legal representative in the Flores suit, former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, put forth to federal Judge Caproni that the NFL believes all claims in the lawsuit must be moved to arbitration according to the terms of employment agreements. Flores’ attorney, Douglas Wigdor, countered by asserting the league was endeavoring to compel the allegations made Flores to be heard “behind closed doors.”

The league’s strategy is an evident action to suppress transparenc y and avert having their piles of dirty laundr y strewn across the NFL’s inequitable landscape for the masses to view. But bringing the darkness to light is exactly what needs to transpire. The decades of denied opportunities for Black coaches and the rewarding of mediocrity for less qualified white coaches if for no other reason than the racial and cultural comfortability white owners harbor with the latter, should be categorically examined and exposed. There has been a litany of lawsuits, investigations and appearances before Congress to which NFL executives, headed by Commissioner Roger G oodell, and its member teams have been subjected. Yet for the most part, they walk away unscathed. Revenue and ratings continue to abundantly flow and with the bottom line unaffected, business as usual remains the order of the day for the unapologetic and girded NFL shot callers.

The NFL is attempting to move Brian Flores’ federal racial discrimination lawsuit against them and three of its teams to arbitration (Bill Moore photo)

Poly Prep senior Gio Colasante eyes Harvard and the majors By LOIS ELFMAN Special to the AmNews

Poly Prep senior baseball player Gio Colasante (Poly Prep Athletics photo)

Th is pa st Satu rday, Poly P rep Cou ntr y Day S ch o ol in Bro oklyn c el eb rate d th e op ening of its new ath l etic s fiel ds w ith a r ib b on-cu tting c eremony. In a ddition to th e de dication and renaming of th e s ch o ol’s new ar tific ial tu r f ba s eba l l fiel d, attende es w ere treate d to a p er forma nc e from G ra mmy Award w inner W ycl ef Jea n. Th en, Poly P rep’s Bl u e D e vil s to ok on th e national ly ranke d D on B os c o Ironmen. O ne of th e sta ndou ts for th e Bl u e D e vil s is s enior Gio Co lasante, who has been accepted to attend and play baseball at Ha r vard Universit y. He is a l s o awa iting w ord on Maj or L eagu e Ba s eba l l’s (M L B) u p c oming draft. Colasa nte, 18, sa id h is first memor ies of bas ebal l are watch ing Yanke es ga mes w ith family. He sta r te d playing at ag e five.

“I used to live in Queens and I played at Bayside L i t t l e L e a g u e ,” s a i d C o lasante, who now lives in Staten Island. “By 10, that was my first year of playing travel ball, which is when it gets more serious and you s t a r t p l a y i n g i n t h e s u m m e r. There were incremental s t e p s f r o m t h e r e .” Poly P rep Count r y Day S ch o ol has stu dent s fro m all five b orou gh s of New Yo rk C it y— 45 bu s es make t hat p ossib l e. Cola sante, who n ow dr ives h ims el f to s cho o l, said th e tr ip from Staten Islan d is considerably shor ter than the tr ip from Qu e ens, which to o k ab ou t t w o h ou rs each day. “ Th e bas eball pro gram, Coach [ Matt] Rovent in i, has b e en a real ly influent ial par t of my l ife,” said Co lasante. “ Bas ebal l , obv iously, an d there is the leadership and all th e th ings h e’s do n e fo r t he team a nd for Poly bas eball.” Cola sante l o oks fo r ward to attending Ha r vard an d play-

ing bas eball fo r t he Cr ims o n . “ It ’s an amazing s cho o l,” he said . “ That ’s o bv iously a big facto r. Bas eball-w is e, I was st ar t ing t he who le p ro cess o f recr uiting and met the coach es at Har vard. I was at a camp t he w inter o f my s o pho mo re year—r ight b efo re COVI D — an d I love d t he at mo sphere t he y had create d an d st ill d o. … I want to b e a memb er o f a st ro ng Har vard bas eball tea m.” The o n ly t hing t hat may ke ep him fro m Cambr idg e, Massachus ett s, is a s ho t at p laying p ro fessio nal bas eball. “ I’ m t r ying to fin is h o ff high s cho o l bas eball st ro ng,” Co lasante said. “ I’ m b eing fo llow e d by s cout s fro m ML B . The y may s ele ct me in t he d raft. … There are a lo t o f facto rs t hat g o into making t he d e cisio n if I’ m drafte d to cho o s e t hat pat h. I’ m o p en to it. I’d like to b e able to make the choice. I’m excited to venture out, fin d mys elf, mature an d grow.”

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Sports Gardner, Wilson and Johnson become the Jets’ present and future By VINCENT DAVIS Special to the AmNews

It’s been a long time since pundits and disgruntled Jets fans have been overly satisfied with the team’s draft selections. The 2022 NFL Draft hasn’t made up for all of their bad choices, but it has given the fan base hope. Last Thursday in Round 1, the Jets took University of Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner with the No. 4 pick. They made Ohio State wide receiver Garrett Wilson the No. 10 selection and followed that up with taking defensive end Jermaine Johnson II from Florida State at No. 26. On Friday, the Jets maneuvered up from the 38th pick to the 36th and grabbed Iowa State’s Breece Hall, who many draft analysts had rated as the top running back. There were few complaints directed at Jets general manager Joe Douglas by the end of the draft on Saturday

conference of the 2022 season. “I feel like we’re a better team now than we were to start the entire offseason.” Douglas was quick to compliment his staff ’s work, sharing the credit for what he believes was a successful draft. “A lot of that credit goes to Coach [Robert Saleh] and his staff, Rex [Hogan, assistant GM], all our personnel staff working together,” he stated. “It’s just a real team effort to give us this chance to go into a season improved at some different spots, adding quality depth to the team, adding some guys that we feel can be explosive, dynamic playmakers for us.” In Round 3, the Jets added Ohio State tight end Jeremy Ruckert, a native of LindenAhmad “Sauce” Gardner, Garrett Wilson and Jermaine Johnson II were all selected by the pick. They AM NEWS hurst, New York, with the 101st 01154 Jets in the first round of this year’s NFL Draft (newyorkjets.com photo) had two picks in the fourth round andAM used NE 04/07/22 them0 on Max Mitchell, an 04/07/ 7 offensive tackle 74470 with 22784 night. He was widely credited for doing “I feel like we’re a better team now than we from Louisiana the 111th pick, and dea masterful job of getting the best play- were going into this weekend,” said Doug- fensive end Michael Clemons from Texas ers available to fill the Jets’ needs. las in conducting his first post draft press A&M at 117.

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01164 NE ball Hall of Famer Micheal AM StraLos 0 han as a mentor. 7 The South04/14/ 74470 22784 Angeles, California product has Although the 2022 NFL Draft aspirations of modeling Strahan’s took place over the course of three career both as a player and postdays last Thursday through Satfootball success. urday, within roughly one hour of “I have some good people at the event, the Giants could already Oregon who already had enviclaim it was hugely successful. With sioned me being like him one day AM NEWS 01174 the No. 5 pick the team selected and how big he’s become,” said AM NE University of Oregon defensive lineThibodeaux at his introductory 04/21/22 04/21/ 0 press conference7 on Saturday man Kayvon Thibodeaux and at No. at 74470 22784 7 selected University of Alabama ofthe Giants’ facilities in East Ruthfensive lineman Evan Neal. erford, New Jersey. The duo were considered by many “So we’ve had mutual friends draft analysts as the best prosthrough Oregon and the people pects at their respective positions there and they connected us. I and they fill critical weaknesses was able to get on Zoom with him, for Giants. Overall, the team chose chop it up with him. I think this AM NEWS 11 players, the most they have ac- First round picks Evan Neal and Kayvon Thibodeaux, pictured with Giants general manager Joe Schoen was when I was still01184 in school. So AM NE quired through the draft in a single and head coach Brian Daboll, are major additions to the team (Giants.com photo) I would say last year, probably fall 04/28/22 04/28/ 0 7 class since 2003. camp, 74470actually, 22784 was when I first had The offensive line in particular has been bodies, offensive lineman, on the roster, how the competition in training camp goes. the first Zoom with him and then I got to a problematic unit for the Giants for the and that’s my point. There were sever- But, yeah, I’m happy where we are with the meet him. Now, actually seeing him and better part of the last decade. The 21-year- al holes, and we didn’t have a lot of depth depth overall.” really talking to him and building that reNeal, a native of Okeechobee, Florida, who throughout the roster. Thibodeaux, a two-time All-Pac-12 first lationship has been dope.” played multiple positions on Alabama’s “So start there, start up front,” he expand- team performer in 2020 and 2021, will line, will initially be plugged in at right ed, “let’s see the best version of Daniel give the Giants a disruptive force coming tackle opposite left tackle Andrew Thomas, Jones we can, and it starts by hopefully off the edge of the defensive.AM TheNEWS Giants 01194 who was the No. 4 pick in the first round of keeping him on his feet. And that’s going to have lacked a consistent pass rush in AM NE 05/05/22 a the 2020 draft by the Giants. help Saquon and that’s going to help the re- recent years which made Thibodeaux 05/05/ 0 7 74470 22784 “I think I told you guys at the [NFL Scout- ceivers because he’ll have more time to get primary target of the team entering the ing] Combine,” said Schoen to the media him the ball. I think we upgraded the offen- off-season. He is already off to a positive on Saturday, “we had maybe five healthy sive line, which hopefully we did. We’ll see start having Giants legend and Pro Foot-

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