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The EU parliament resolution passed on Thursday warned of human rights abuses and the social and environmental risk posed by the Eacop project.

According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 7 million children under the age of five are acutely malnourished in the region, which is ex periencing the worst hunger crisis in over 70 years.

(GIN)—A Black climate activist, who found her picture snipped out of a news photo of young environmental activists (all white) at a U.N. confab, is finally getting a serious plat form for her important work.

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AFRICAN MINISTERS COMMIT TO FIGHTING POLLUTION, CLIMATE CHANGE, LOSS OF NATURE (GIN)—The 18th session of the African Minis terial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) closed with environment ministers from 54 Afri can countries adopting a series of decisions and key messages to tackle climate change, the loss of nature, pollution and waste, including the elim ination of open dumping and burning of waste.

Collins Nzovu, minister of green economy and environment in Zambia, said he’s thrilled the U.S. is back in the game of fighting the cli mate crisis after a four-year lapse.

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“To experience what that means in a com munity, to see how much people are suffering and how much help they need, I really got to see how the climate crisis is affecting so many lives and destroying so many livelihoods, and that it’s mostly women and children who are suffering the most,” Nakate said.

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“We hope her appointment as a UNICEF Global Goodwill Ambassador will help ensure that the voices of children and young people are never cut out of the conversation on cli mate change,” said UNICEF Director Cath erine Russell, “and that they will always be included in decisions that affect their lives.”

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“And is there a disparity in that? Yes, there is. Is there an unfairness built into that? Yes, there is,” Kerry said. “Mother Nature does not measure where the emissions come from. They don’t have a label of one country or another on them. And it’s important for all of us to now come to gether to figure out how we're going to compen sate for that and deal with it.”

“Africa is on the frontlines of the climate crisis but it’s not on the front pages of the world’s newspapers. Every activist who speaks out is telling a story about themselves and their community, but if they are ignored, the world will not know what’s really happening, what solutions are working,” said Nakate.

Turkana, one of the areas in northwest Kenya most affected by a prolonged drought that has left more than 37 million people in the greater Horn of Africa on the brink of star vation, hasn’t had rain in two years.

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Back in January 2020, an Associated Press photographer cropped Nakate from a picture of youth climate activists at the World Eco nomic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, leaving her friend Greta Thunberg and three other white young women in the shot.

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This year, Africa has been the scene of mul tiple climate disasters. Drought in East Africa has worsened following consecutive failed rainy seasons combined with heightened conflict, re lated population displacement, and COVID-19 restrictions. More than 58 million people are in conditions of acute food insecurity, especially Ethiopia, Somalia and parts of Kenya.

“We care more about our country than other people do,” said the Tanzanian minister. “We will continue to make sure this project protects local communities, protects the environment, and meets our international standards so that we will continue but we commit to do.”

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The session comes in the wake of a regional health, food, energy and financial crisis, noted Environment Minister H.E. Abdou Karim Sall. This added urgency to the conference’s theme of “securing people’s well-being and ensuring envi ronmental sustainability in Africa,” he said.

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“Climate science is clear,” said the World Me teorological Organization in United in Science, a new report. “We are heading in the wrong di rection. Without much more ambitious action, the physical and socioeconomic impacts of cli mate change will be increasingly devastating.”

Africa, he noted, is home to 17 of the world’s 20 most climate-vulnerable countries. He also noted the gap between developed and develop ing nations—20 countries, including the U.S., are responsible for 80% of the world’s emissions, compared to 48 of sub-Saharan African coun tries, which are responsible for just 0.55%.

In a related development, Tanzania’s Energy Minister Januari Makamba joined Uganda’s parliament in criticizing a European Union parliament resolution calling on the two coun tries to stop developing their oil and gas proj ects in the East African region.

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Kerry is on a two-nation tour of West Africa. He began his visit in Nigeria, where he met with top government officials, including President Mu hammadu Buhari, and pledged to support the country’s efforts to transition to green energy.

Tanzania, he shot back, like many other coun tries in the world, is entitled to use its resourc es the same way industrialized countries do for their people. His comments come as Uganda and Tanzania are building the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (Eacop) project, stretching 896 miles from Lake Albert in western Uganda to the Tanzanian port of Tanga on the Indian Ocean.

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Uganda’s Deputy Speaker also criticized the European resolution, describing it as based on misinformation and deliberate misrepre sentation of key facts on environment and human rights protection.

It triggered widespread outrage, rightly so, but Nakate regards that very personal expe rience as a symbol of how the voices and ex periences of Black, brown and Indigenous communities are routinely erased.

Glaciers in Mount Kenya (Kenya), Mount Kili manjaro (Tanzania), and the Rwenzoris Moun tains (Uganda) are retreating at a faster rate than the global mean. Many parts of North ern Africa experienced extreme heat, especial ly in Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco and Libya. This was accompanied by wildfires. Sand and dust storms were a recurring problem.

Attending for the U.S. as special envoy was former U.S. Secretary of State under Barack Obama, John Kerry. He pledged support for Africa’s ef forts to deal with the impact of climate change. Throughout his roughly 20-minute speech Kerry reiterated the importance of partnerships in the battle against the climate crisis. He said the pri vate sector, civil society organizations, govern ments and indigenous groups must come together.

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Of several commitments made by the minis ters at the conference were two on pollution: to eliminate open dumping and burning of waste in Africa and to promote the use of waste as a resource for value and job creation.

Vanessa Nakate, the Ugandan-born fight er for climate protection has been selected by UNICEF—the UN aid and development agency for children—to travel around the continent as their new goodwill ambassador. Other am bassadors included Serena Williams, popular actor Amitabh Bachchan, and Katy Perry.

In her first trip with UNICEF, she met with communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis, including mothers and babies receiving lifesaving treatment for severe acute malnutri tion and families benefiting from solar-pow ered water supply systems.

The conference took place from Sept. 12-16 in Dakar, Senegal.

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In Uganda, at least 29 people died and thou sands were displaced in the city of Mbale in eastern Uganda after heavy rainfall caused two rivers to burst their banks, submerging homes, shops and roads, and uprooting water pipes.

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Advocates, COs weigh in on the solitary ban argument

NYCHA arsenic scare inspires new legislation

Councilmember Tiffany Cabán confirmed the definite “friction” between them and the mayor on this issue. Cabán said she tours Rikers Island unannounced to survey conditions and is fully sup portive of the ban. She said that

Councilmember Chi Ossé in troduced the Nightlife Opioid An tagonist Program in an effort to combat the opioid and overdose crisis in New York City last week. It requires establishments like bars and clubs to stock up on life-sav ing opioid antagonists. The bill was inspired by the loss of a friend to an overdose.

The Bronx and Harlem neigh borhoods have reportedly the highest rates of overdose deaths.

Many children with sickle cell anemia not receiving lifesaving screening and treatment

Public Advocate Jumaane Wil liams jumped at the opportunity to push out legislation about legal costs within NYCHA. His office has repeatedly named NYCHA as “the worst landlord in the city.” PA Williams reintroduced Intro 691, which requires NYCHA to report on any outside legal expenditures.

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suring public housing residents are provided food and water when their cooking and drinking water is disrupted. It would also require public housing with 100 or more units to provide three meals or meal vouchers and drinking water for all residents of buildings affect ed by a disruption lasting longer than 24 hours.

“Solitary confinement does not line up with this objective and New York City must be smarter by re lying on evidence-based practic es to keep New Yorkers and our neighborhoods safe,” said Speak er Adams in a statement. “The re search is clear: solitary confinement is a counterproductive and harm ful practice that causes immense damage to the health of those sub jected to it. It disproportionate ly leads to suicide and worsens the mental health of those subject to it.”

A New York State Department of Health 2021 report stated that opioid deaths have steadily in

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“This is an overdue measure that will, simply, save lives,” said Ossé in a statement. “Each over dose death is a preventable trage dy; we do not accept them here in New York City. I am proud to part ner with Councilmember Powers in this necessary bill and thrilled to see it become law. New York City became safer today.”

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In 2019, less than half of children aged 2-16 years with sickle cell anemia re ceived the recommended screening for stroke, a common complication of the disease, according to a new CDC Vital Signs report. In addition, many of these children are not receiving the recommended medication, hydroxyurea, which can reduce complications such as pain and acute chest syndrome. Hydroxy urea can also improve anemia and quality of life.

Sickle cell anemia is the most severe form of sickle cell disease, which is a red blood cell disorder that primarily affects Black and African American people. It’s estimated that sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 Americans. Many people with sickle cell anemia report barriers to receiving the rec ommended screening and treatment. Structural racism is one of those barri ers. For example, despite their extensive health care needs, many people with sickle cell anemia do not have access to providers with expertise in treating the disease or report feeling stigmatized and having their symptoms dismissed when they do receive care. Other barriers include concerns among parents and providers about potential side effects and effectiveness of hydroxyurea.

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The Triumph Awards is a cultural event that recognizes influencers for their ongoing work within their communities to promote social, racial, and eco nomic justice in America.

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Sheryl Lee Ralph, Questlove, Will Packer being honored at NAN Triumph Awards

In addition to her Emmy Award-winning role on the hit TV show “Abbot El ementary,” Ralph is a Tony Award-nominated actress, singer, author, and ac tivist. Hughes, her husband since 2005, has represented the Philadelphia area in the Pennsylvania legislature for 35 years and currently serves as the Dem ocratic chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee. They join fellow honorees: Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, filmmaker Will Packer, the creators of HarlemWeek and Claire Sulmers, CEO and founder of Fashion Bomb Daily.

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The use of solitary confinement in jails and prisons has been doc umented as a “harmful practice” with lasting psychological effects on detainees. Though New York State law technically bans its use, there’s still a heated argument for and against solitary in the city—with the mayor and correc tions officials on one side and city council members standing with advocates on the other.

creased from 2010. Data conclud ed that opioid overdoses increased significantly in 2020. The “crude rate” was highest among males, white non-Hispanic individuals, and 25- to 44-year-olds. The city’s health department data further breaks it down by saying that in New York City “every four hours someone dies of a drug overdose.”

This week, Bronx Borough President Gibson joined Destination Tomorrow, the Third Avenue BID, the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, the NYC Depart ment of Health and Mental Hygiene, the NYC Office of Nightlife, and LGBTQ IA+ Business Owners for a night of outreach along the Third Avenue Business Improvement District corridor in the Hub.

A native of the island of Jamaica, Bateman’s passion for art was inspired by comic books from an early age. He fantasized about one day being a comic

As of Sept. 15, Black and Hispanic New Yorkers still account for the major ity of monkeypox cases across the city, highlighting racial health disparities that persist in communities of color.

Mayor Eric Adams, known for his cop background, made his stance on the use of solitary con finement or punitive segregation (PSEG) particularly clear, even before he got into office. He vowed to reverse the De Blasio-era move

CM Ossé, NYC’s opioid overdose crisis

Bronx leaders joined with credible messengers to disseminate informa tion to residents regarding monkeypox prevention, testing and vaccines along the South Bronx corridor and to local businesses in an effort to in crease monkeypox vaccinations and eliminate stigma and misinformation around this public health crisis.

Bronx resident Clarence Bateman is a winner in the L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future Contest earning him a trip to Hollywood, a week-long master-class workshop and his winning story will be published in the international bestselling anthology, “L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 39.”

towards ending solitary confine ment as a response to violent of fenders and a spike in jailhouse crime, reported the New York Post, much to the disappointment of council members.

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“The nearly 4,000 residents of the Riis Houses could not use their tap water for 10 days due to faulty tests showing water contamina tion,” said Hoylman. “Residents could not cook their own meals, leaving them to pay more out of pocket or depend on charity to feed themselves and their families. The response to this crisis was un acceptable. Our bill will ensure that NYCHA residents will always have access to these basic necessities.”

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Harvey Ep stein and State Sen. Brad Hoylman introduced bill S.9557 because of genuine complaints that food wasn’t provided to NYCHA resi dents, just water bottles, during the eight days it took the city and lab company to realize the ar senic test results were false. The residents relied on donations or paying out of pocket for meals. The bill creates a process for en

In the city council hearing on Sept 14, Ossé spoke about losing a “dear friend” to a fentanyl overdose last year. He also noted that this is not only his first bill passed but it would make him the youngest

The Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network (NAN) announced recent Emmy Award winner Sheryl Lee Ralph and Pennsylvania State Sen. Vin cent J. Hughes will be honored at the 2022 Triumph Awards on Wednesday, Sept.Located28. at Lincoln Center’s Jazz in New York City, the ceremony will recog nize leaders in the entertainment industry who use their platforms to create a more just nation.

The city data indicates that more city residents “die of drug overdos es than homicides, suicides, and motor vehicle crashes combined.”

added her wholehearted support for the bill. “This time was very stressful, and NYCHA needs to be more transparent about what they do with our water. It’s essential to us: our families and kids use it to eat, drink, and bathe,” said Wil liams in a statement. “This situa tion continues to be very stressful for the tenants, and this bill will help address future issues.”

The legislative throwdown be tween progressive council mem bers and a ‘law & order’ mayor has without a doubt continued. The current bill Intro 549, sponsored by Public Advocate Jumaane Wil liams, has the support of 35 coun cilCitymembers.Council Speaker Adrienne Adams was especially vocal about solitary confinement last week on Monday, Sept. 12, ahead of a com mittee hearing on the legislation and ban. She said that the Depart ment of Corrections (DOCs) job is to create a safe and supportive en vironment for individuals to even

As New York City Housing Au thority (NYCHA) Chair Greg Russ unceremoniously stepped down last week, suspiciously after the Jacob Riis Houses water scare, electeds have been busy intro ducing new bills to ensure that a similar situation can hopefully be avoided in the Assemblymemberfuture.

“We already know, we have already seen, the human cost of NYCHA’s long-standing sys temic failures and untenable

“I thank the residents of Newark and Mayor Ras Baraka for welcoming me back to host another Family Festival here in this great city,” said Murphy. “Our last Newark

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“On behalf of Newark resi dents, we are thankful to First Lady Murphy for hosting the Newark Family Festival in our great city,” said Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka. “This incredible event is a day of fun, resources, learning and more importantly is a critical component of First Lady Tammy Murphy’s Nurture NJ

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today from the affected commu nities. We need towels, sheets, things like that for people who have lost everything. And water— we are on the fourth day without water. The lights came on for a little bit late last night but there is still no water.”

“We have many com munities in Loíza that are underwater, with people who lost ev erything,” Modes ta Irizarry Ortiz, a community activist in the northeastern city of Loíza, told the AmNews. “Right now I am with the work ers from Taller Salud. We’re requesting do nations because they opened the soup kitchen and are taking donations for I think six stationaacannedbasicadultadults.borhood,localty“Me,neighborhoods.asacommunileader,IaminmyareainmyneighservingolderHereweneeddiapers,wipes,necessities,andfoods.Ihavecolleaguewhohassmallfoodsupplythatiscoming

Hurricane Fiona, the first major hurricane of the season, dumped more than 30 inches of rain across Puerto Rico. Residents lost power and watched as severe floods washed away a bridge in one city and inundated city streets.

Feeding the world’s starving people was another theme Biden gave considerable attention with the promise to make sure the flow of grain and products reach those desperately in need.

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Biden denounces Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Family Festival attendees had access to a one-stop-shop for state, county, and local resourc es—including services for ex pectant and new moms, health care, housing support, food as sistance, child care, energy as sistance, and New Jersey Motor Vehicles Commission services such as driver’s license renewals, REAL ID distribution and more. There was also free food, music, raffle prizes and face painting.

recruiting more citizens and de ploying reservists. Biden pledged a package of $2.9 billion in U.S. support for the humanitarian and food assistance to Ukraine caused by the Russian invasion and cli mate change. “Russia is pumping out lies,” he said, rejecting Rus sia’s claims that sanctions against Russia were to blame for the crisis. “So let me be perfectly clear about something: our sanctions explicitly allow…Russia the abil ity to export food and fertilizer. NoPutinlimitations.”wasnot available at the General Assembly but sent his for eign minister. China’s President Xi Jinping was also not in attendance and represented by his foreign

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the sophisticated tools they need to keep our residents safe,” said Platkin. “New Jersey has been proven to be a national leader in violence reduction efforts, and that includes holding account able criminals who perpetrate gun violence and auto theft.

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The speech comes as Russia reels from setbacks and large re treat from Ukraine territory, and following President Putin’s an nouncement to usher more troops into the battles, including

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minister. Both China and Russia are members of the U.N.’s Securi ty Council with veto power. Biden criticized China and Iran for their violations of human rights. Biden, in this second address to the U.N., cited the importance of the U.N.’s charter and that it was not “only signed by democracies of the world. It was negotiated among citizens, dozens of na tions, with vastly different histo ries and ideologies, united in their commitment to work for peace.”

Ininitiative.”2019,First Lady Tammy Murphy launched Nurture NJ, a statewide program commit ted to reducing the maternal and infant mortality epidem ic in New Jersey and ensuring equitable care among women and children of all races and ethnicities.

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New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy hosted her seventh large Family Festival at Mul berry Commons in Newark last Saturday. This was the first large-scale Family Festival the First Lady has held since before the COVID-19 pandemic. New Jersey experiences among the largest disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes. A Black mother is over seven times more likely than a white mother to die of pregnancy-related complica tions, and a Black baby is three times more likely than a white baby to die before his or her first birthday. The rate for a Hispanic mother is three times that of a white mother, and the rate for a Hispanic baby is 1.5 times that of a white baby.

In his half hour address Wednes day at the U.N. and to world leaders, President Biden went im mediately to the core of his mes sage—Russia’s invasion and war with Ukraine. “This is about extin guishing Ukraine’s right to exist as a state, pure and simple,” he stated. “Whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever you believe, that should make your blood run cold.”

Festival in Newark addresses maternal and infant health crisis in NJ

“Thanks to Governor Murphy, we are equipping New Jersey law enforcement agencies with

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AG makes grants available to reduce gun violence and combat auto theft in NJ

Acting Attorney General Mat thew J. Platkin announced that the Department of Law & Public Safety is making $17 million in grant funding available to ac quire and expand technolo gy to reduce gun violence and combat a rise in auto thefts fuel ing violent crime in New Jersey, using federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds.

Family Festival in 2019 was at tended by over 1,500 families and 130 organizations. These festivals serve as a one-stopshop for expectant mothers and families to access critical re sources throughout our state— from doula care to child care to housing assistance and more. I look forward to continuing our festival series as we work to make New Jersey the safest and most equitable place in the nation to have a baby and raise a family.”Inacity like Newark, with large Black and Latino communities, the consequences of New Jer sey’s maternal and infant health crisis are unmistakable and heartbreaking. Between 2009 and 2019, Newark had the fourth highest rate of Black infant deaths and the sixth highest rate of Hispanic infant deaths.

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“And let’s say someone is good at an aspect of computing, would you call them an expert on computing? No, because there’s so many different aspects of com puting that it’s certainly impossible for one person to be a master of all.”

So the John Jay College of Criminal Justice adjunct prefers to be a man of many talents. For one, he’s an educator, with rave reviews on RateMyProfessor.com. Then there’s Tay lor’s work on protecting local landmarks with Community Board 10’s Harlem Pres ervation Program. He’s even trying his hand in politics, lasting until the ninth round of the Democratic primary for the District 9 City Council seat in 2021.

John Jay professor Dr. Keith Taylor is a modern day Harlem renaissance man

tory in Harlem. And my great grand-uncle was Herbert Bruce. He was the first Black elected district leader in New York City.”

Since then, he’s policed schools, worked three years undercover, was promoted to sergeant and got transferred to internal af fairs. On 9/11, Taylor was on the missing persons detective squad, helping reunite lost family members and providing clo sure to loved ones of those killed. He also worked on SWAT-type tactical operations in the Emergency Services Unit and wrapped up his career as an assistant commissioner in the Department of Corrections.

No matter how many hats Keith Taylor wears, his best work isn’t in education, or law enforcement or the preservation of Harlem, but rather at home.

“My proudest endeavor [is] my marriage to my lovely wife, Danielle, and in our two won derful children Elaina and Keith Jr.,” he said.

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But it’s not hard to see why folks insist on calling Taylor a police expert. Name a law enforcement job and he’s probably worked

“I have always had a severe love affair with Harlem,” he said. “I think it has to do with learning about my own family’s his

“Out of humility, I have never called myself an expert, they started doing that,” he said. “I don’t think it’s a really good moniker be cause it’s hard to be an expert at something.

Dr. Keith Taylor doesn’t fashion himself a police expert, even if media outlets like CNN and Newsweek love to bring him on as one.

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The love affair with Harlem may be closer to a committed relationship, as Taylor finds more and more ways to get involved with the local community. He’s served as his block association’s president for roughly two decades and worked on efforts to des ignate Dorrance Brooks Square Historic District, a historic district. Taylor is active in seemingly every committee on Communi ty Board 10 and gives walking tours to stu dents from his other alma mater Columbia, where he completed his doctorate.

it during his three decades of public ser vice. Taylor initially started as a foster care caseworker in Harlem after graduating from Howard. But he was curious about police work and the salary increase didn’t hurt. Taylor hit the ground running, stop ping a bank robbery within two weeks of graduating the NYPD Academy.

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Taylor was born in Queens but reared in rural upstate where he says cows out numbered people. And the Black popu lation was even more nominal. He left for Washington, D.C. to attend Howard, but ultimately found his way back to New York City. There’s deep roots for Taylor in the Big Apple after all.

budgeting expand to the entire city so that all New Yorkers can experience on-the-ground de mocracy at the most local level. Experts in our neighborhoods—the people who live, work, and raise families in New York City—will now have a direct say in how public money is spent in their communities.”

Why the city’s participatory budgeting process needs your voice

The mayor’s office said that traditionally par ticipatory budgeting in the city was only avail able to residents if their council members opted their district in, but in November 2018 people voted on three ballot initiatives pro posed by the 2018 Charter Revision Commis sion that mandated a citywide system. Those projects will be developed into ballot propos als, which will be voted on by residents in each borough. Winning projects will then be imple mented starting in 2024.

In 2011, then-councilmembers Brad Lander, Melissa Mark-Viverito, Eric Ulrich, and Jumaane D. Williams brought the pro cess to New York City.

The city hopes the collaborative process will engage people who have historically beenTheunderrepresented.process’sdemocratic roots actually stem from Porto Alegre, Brazil in 1989. A majori ty of the city’s resident’s wrestled with pover ty, homelessness, and hunger in isolated slums without access to clean water, sanitation, med icine, or schools. South Brazilians were able to combat these “extreme disparities in income and quality of life” in their communities and bridge the wealth gap when participatory bud geting was implemented. Other nations were so inspired by the success of community in volvement in the budgeting process that over 5,500 municipalities adopted it.

Rikers Island protest held by City Councilmembers Tiffany Cabán and Sandy Nurse earlier this year. (William Alatriste/NYC Council Media Unit photo)

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“Civic participation fosters greater faith in government and a deeper desire to help one’s community,” said Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar. “Citywide participatory budgeting takes civic participation to un precedented heights, for the first time giving all New Yorkers the power of the purse to de velop their own solutions to the challenges they face. I have so many constituents who will love joining the participatory budget process, from the idea generation stage, all the way to implementation, and know it will inspire many more to have their first mean ingful engagement with their government.”

Participatory budgeting essentially gives community members over 11 years old the opportunity to submit and share ideas, and then ultimately vote on which physical infra structure projects receive money. This year, 28 council members are asking residents how to spend at least $28 million in funds. Ideas center

The participatory budgeting process starts with idea generation sessions across the five boroughs in an effort to give New Yorkers the opportunities to brainstorm ideas for creative projects. Idea sessions, which began Sept. 19, go from September to October. Then budget delegates will be appointed.

“It is always critical that we strengthen local civic participation and engagement,” said Speaker Adrienne Adams in a statement. “As we begin the process of collecting ideas and craft ing projects, I encourage all New Yorkers to get involved in participatory budgeting and share your input on community priorities.”

Also last week were NYC Board of Correc tion findings of six suicides and four drugrelated deaths under DOC custody last year. The report found insufficient rounding and supervision in eight of those deaths. Addi tionally, at least four of last year’s deaths in volved instances of false or incorrect logbook entries. And staff failed to administer timely first aid in at least five of the 2021 deaths.

Eric M. Taylor Center after committing sui cide. The disgraced neurologist was already convicted for rape and was awaiting his sen tencing. He potentially faced life in prison. But unlike Cruciani, most of those who died recently in Rikers were not convicted of the crime they were held for.

around anything from schools, parks, and li braries to public housing, said city council.

Also mentioned was an instance of a failed suicide watch—37-year-old Javier Velasco at tempted suicide three days before his death while held at Anna M. Kross Center. He was placed on suicide watch, but was pulled 30 hours later. The Commission of Correction deemed the decision to remove Velasco pre mature and his death as preventable.

“Rikers has been a death sentence for dozens during this crisis,” said Public Advo cate mustmuchfairingstillofisland—mosteryonegerousname,mentitaryincludingment“TheaWilliamsJumaaneinstatement.environthere,solconfinebyanyisdanforevonthewhomareawaitevenatrial.Howharmcontin

According to the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner, Bryan hung himself. He was held in the Eric M. Taylor Center on second degree burglary charges.

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“I was among the first council members to pioneer participatory budgeting—where ev eryone votes on the future of their communi ty, without age or status as an obstacle,” said now-Public Advocate Jumaane Williams in a statement. “I’m excited to see participatory

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The death count on Rikers Island is up to 14 this year after Kevin Bryan committed suicide last Wednesday, Sept. 14, less than a week after the 35-year-old entered the De partment of Corrections’ custody.

The city’s participatory budgeting pro cess, which pools public opinion on what to do with capital dollars, has returned after a 2-year suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year marks its 12th cycle.

Bryan’s death marks the third Rikers death in a 30 day period. Just two weeks prior, 40-year-old Michael Nieves died after he was held at the Anna M. Kross Center. Three cor rections department employees were sus pended as a result of the death. On Aug. 15, Ricardo Cruciani was also found dead at the

Last Wednesday, Mayor Eric Adams also spoke about a citywide participatory budget ing initiative called The People’s Money. The budget is capped at $5 million of “mayoral ex pense funding” that people voted on how to spend, said the mayor’s office.

This week, another person died under DOC custody after jumping from a float ing jail barge, according to nonprofit Cam paign Zero. The New York Daily News reports 48-year-old Gregory Acevedo attempted to escape the maritime Vernon C. Bain Center

From October to January 2023, delegates narrow down proposals and select projects. From March 25 to April 2, 2023, delegates and residents prepare for a 9-day commu nity vote. And then from May to June next year, the winning project is included in the fiscal year budget.

by diving into the East River. He reportedly died this past Tuesday, Sept. 20.

“Creating the first-ever citywide partici patory budgeting process through the Civic Engagement Commission is a win for the community and keeps them both connect ed and engaged so that they know and have a say in where their tax dollars are,” said Adams in a statement. “This initiative shows how being inclusive and open can yield re sults through strong civic engagement.”

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“We are very distressed to hear about the death of Mr. Bryan. Our deepest condo lences go out to his loved ones,” said DOC Commissioner Louis A. Molina. “We will conduct a preliminary investigation into the circumstances surrounding this death for which we grieve.”

ue before leadership puts our city’s stated values over this systemic violence, or con cedes that the city can’t do so alone?”

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“I was proud to represent our district on the Freedom Fighter’s float along with former political prisoners and Black Panthers because our fight for freedom is ongoing and we are Black every day,” said local city councilmem ber Kristin Richardson Jordan.

festivities served as a platform for the continued, unfin ished pursuit of equality.

Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network announced recent Emmy Award-winner Sheryl Lee Ralph and Pennsylvania State Senator Vincent J. Hughes will be honored at the 2022 Triumph Awards on Wednesday, Septem ber 28 at Jazz at Lin coln Center. In addition to her Emmy Award-win ning role on “Abbott Ele mentary,” Ralph is a Tony Award-nominated actress, singer, author, and activist. Hughes, her husband since 2005, has represented the Philadelphia area in the Pennsylvania legislature for 35 years and current ly serves as the Democrat ic chairman of the Senate Appropriations Commit tee. They join fellow hon orees: Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, Will Packer, the creators of Harlem Week, and Fashion Bomb Daily’s Claire Sulmers......

“Sharing the hugs, smiles, and appreciation reminds me of why I fight the tough battles,” said local State Sen ator Cordell Cleare. “Connecting with the people is what keeps me grounded and in touch with their concerns and needs. It’s hard to imagine we have not been out here in person for two years. Everyone was overdue. Congratulations to the parade committee on the 53rd Annual African American Day Parade.”

From online to in line, the African American Day parade is finally back on Harlem streets after spending the past two years streamed virtually. On Sunday, Sept. 18, marchers headed uptown on Adam Clayton Jr. Boule vard from 111th to 137th Street.

This year’s theme is “Good Health Is Essential.” The five grand marshals were medical professionals Dr. Michelle Henry, Sandra Lindsay, Bernard Robinson, Pamela Abner and Dr. Gary Butts while NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks was also honored.

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The December 12th Movement chanted for repara tions while the Women’s Community Justice Associa tion promoted the potential Rikers’ alternative women’s center in Harlem.

acter Junior is the recent ly paroled son of ex-cop and recent widower Walter “Pops” Washington, played by Stephen McKinley Hen derson who is struggling to keep one of the last rent stabilized apartments on Riverside Drive in New York

53rd annual African American Day parade marches down Harlem after two-year in-person hiatus

Mayor Eric Adams was there. So were Police Commis sioner Keechant Sewell, Attorney General Letitia James and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams. And 92-yearold Charles Rangel and local Assembly Member Inez Dickens rolled through in the backseat of a cherry red, 1975 Chevy Caprice. Even Rep. Lee Zeldin was present to shake hands and campaign for governor, although the color combination of red, black and green were visibly absent from his crew.

And there’s catching up to do after two years of livestreams and Pix11 broadcasts. This year’s Miss Harlem Shake was a combo deal, with 2022’s winner Lizzy Chanel sharing the spotlight with past burger queens Kay Angrum (2020) and “Toe Whoppin” Tina Sims (2021). For winning the local restaurant’s contest, they receive $1,000, $500 to charity and lots and lots of food. Sims remembers attending the parade every year as a child and Angrum recalls watching from her grand mother’s fire escape. Now they’re sitting in the best seat in the house, in the back of a parade convertible cruis er. As for why there’s youngsters dressed as condiment bottles accompanying them?

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“I have my niece with me, and my nephew—there’s a couple of other kids here that [are] dressed up in the Harlem Shake outfits,” said Chanel. “We have the shakes, the burgers, the fries, the ketchup and mustard.”

Youngster enjoys Sunday’s African American Day parade in Harlem. (Benny Polatseck/Mayoral Photography Office photo)

Commoncenturies...........nowhas a chance to become an EGOT. The Oscar, Emmy and Grammy award winner will have an opportuni ty to win a Tony when he makes his Broadway debut in the role of “Junior” in the Broadway debut pro duction of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Pulitzer Prize-win ning play, “Between River side And Crazy,” directed by Austin Pendleton. “Be tween Riverside And Crazy” will begin previews Wednesday, November 30 and will officially open on Monday, December 19 at Second Stage’s Hayes Theater. Common’s char

The parade was founded during the tail-end of the Civil Rights Movement and has run the third Sunday of September each year, for the past 53 years. For some, the

TonguesCity...........arewagging that Cardi B and Offset hosted a Fashion Night Out party in the Big Apple on Sep tember 17 to celebrate their friend Tokyo Stylez’ birthday, Bossip reports, The Creative Director in Residence at Playboy, the Bronx-born raptress sport ed a humongous diamond Playboy logo around her neck. Other notable at tendees at the soiree in cluded new femcee Ice Spice, Cardi’s sister Hen nessy Carolina, Carmelo Anthony, “Stranger Things” actor Caleb McLaughlin and Meek Mill.........

As the filmmaking team for “The Woman King” travels to Brazil to promote the historical movie, Viola Davis and her husband and producing partner Julius Tennon are cele brating the success of the film’s No. 1 debut at the box office, grossing $19 million domestically, reports Vari ety. Award winning actress Kerry Washington and her husband, former NFL AllPro player Nnamdi Aso mugha, were a big help in making “The Woman King” top the box office. The couple bought out theaters in Oakland, California, where he played football, her hometown of Bronx, New York, Prussia, Penn sylvania and Washington, D.C. at 3 p.m. on Septem ber 18. Washington tweet ed out the information and said it was “on a first-come, first-serve basis.” The film had its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival on September 10, then one week later, opened in the aters. Davis portrays Na nisca, a brave warrior and a General of the Agojie, the all female warrior unit that protected the West African kingdom during the 17th to 19th

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Adds Zemani, “The book shelves in the house where my mom grew up was lined with books about US that wasn’t taught in school so that knowledge. That REAL knowledge and he was sure to spread to everyone he came in contact with.” BG concludes, “He knew who he was, not just in this life but in a past life.”

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Enter BG, Zemani and Kucha. These three sisters are not three sisters paired to coalesce for a recording or two, but rather actual siblings with music in their DNA on the precipice of es tablishing their own career, known professionally as

DJ Funmi Ononaiye kept beats flowing at Times Square’s Sony Hall on Thurs day, Sept. 15, as an excited crowd await ed the Grammy-nominated “youngest son of legendary Afrobeat godfather Fela Kuti, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80.” While Afrobeat is suddenly the new populist phenomenon for some, Highlife, Afro Juju and indeed Afrobeat have been be loved genres for decades throughout the African Diaspora and on the Con tinent. In fact, a 14-year old Seun Kuti became the band leader of his father’s Egypt 80 after Fela’s death in 1997.

Seun Kuti rocks Sony Hall

As parts of the planet were focused on the passing of Britain’s Queen Eliz abeth II, and the subsequent Common wealth reparations demand, in one of his bountiful tangents, the always an alytical “Opposite People” performer told his audience that as “the world is finding its path towards civilization…. there is normal racism….the banks, the police, education, housing…And then we have royal racism.”

Since he gave “When We Move,” fellow musician Roots drummer Black Thought a shout-out from the stage, folks were kind of hoping they might be treated to a collab featuring Common. No matter, folk. A fan is a fan. The show was great still! The “Bad Man Lighter” singer delivered as always in this anoth er high energy gig. A packed audience included award-winning Broadway “Fela” producer Stephen Hendel, and international promoter Sparkie Martin. While he continues his world tour, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2022, sees the re lease of his “Kuku Kee Me” remix with BlackWithThought.multiple-albums and EPs, Seun is a global musical star in his own right, alongside his brother Femi, and nephew Made, he is keeping his father’s name still current and central in the Afrobeat movement.

On an episode of “Amer ican Bandstand” aired in 1964, the host Dick Clark engaged in a brief interview with one of the biggest art ists at that time, Sam Cooke. At that juncture of his career Cooke had expressed an in terest in taking more of an executive, entrepreneurial, behind the scenes role in the industry. The question was posed by Clark, what would be the greatest thing that can happen in that ca pacity to which Cooke re sponded, “The greatest thing that could happen to me would be if all the sing ers connected to me would have hits.” Due to extreme circumstances the founda tional pieces of his gran diose plans—record label, management and publish ing companies—have been dissolved and/or no longer in the possession of the estate (more on that at a later date), rendering those that were connected to him to literal terms.

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The Womack Sisters, a gen eration removed from Sam Cooke, who happens to be their grandfather. Each member glowingly spoke of what his impact was, start ing with Kucha who offered, “Our grandfather was so much more than just a great singer. He was like Noah in a sense that he wanted to lead artists and our people to where we needed to be. He wanted to instill a degree of confidence and self-worth so that we can demand a seat at the table and get our proper share.”

The Womack Sisters bringing it from back to the future

Along with the sound which inspired millions worldwide, Seun has contin ued his father’s quest to rail against social injustice, poverty, government corruption, neo-colonialism, and the out-and-out international racist infra structure.“Themessage of Afrobeat music is the counter of that narrative: the pro-Black, pro-people, pro-Motherland narrative from our own perspective,” the African Soldier previously told NPR.

In between blessing Sony Hall with his popular hits for about 90 minutes, from the stage the definitely not “Last Revo lutionary” implored the audience to re discover and cling on to its pursuit of a shared humanity, and the need for the youth of the world to find their collec

tive voice and power to defeat all oppos ingHisforces.2018 track “Black Times” might just be his personal anthem. It says it all after all. “The time they teach us about Black protection…The time they teach us about Black reflection of the Black Times.” A timeless track, and always a fanThefavorite.audience was equally excited to hear their own favorite Seun tracks with his tight band and female vocalists and dancers, as they eagerly anticipated the definitive Seun Kuti words of wisdom.

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those records. Our parents taught us that the next gen eration was supposed to be a collection of who we are and more. Our uncle Bob, who we sang background for said to us, ‘You’re Sam, you’re me, you are your father and mother. KNOW that!!!’” Kucha reminisced and shared, “Our Uncle June, he’s the last remaining uncle, [Friendly Womack Jr.] tells us all the time how proud he is of what we’re doing. He says, ‘When I hear y’all sing, I hear us!’” This leads to the here and now. The Womack Sisters have something to say and now, they feel, is the time. BG says, “We now are in a place where we can full on authentically present the kind of music that we want toOngive.”Sept. 9, they unveiled their debut EP “Legacy” (In grooves). Producers Balistic Beats, HighVolume, Track sion, Jkits, Mr. Kooman, Jpdidthis1, Chemist, and HARRIX provide the sound beds to the primarily selfwritten 6 song project. Sharing their thoughts and feelings are part of the way in which the group wants to acquaint themselves to the public. “Artists need to make sure that people are being recognized in the art that we are sharing. We are sharing music, so we will be sure to include the inspira tion, journey, and destina tion of our songs so people can fully relate,” concludes BG. For “Legacy” she con tinues, “It’s about the ins and outs of falling in love, becoming an adult, the dif ferent pressures of life and figuring out who you are. This is only an introduc tion. We have so many more songs we want to get out.” So, looks like some new recruits are added to the R&B Warriors. Hope you stay a Overwhile.andout. Holla next week. Til then, enjoy the nightlife.

Sometimes it sounds better in your head, then you realize that ain’t it. Case and point, the story was supposed to begin like this: Upon the first listen of the new EP “Legacy” I was truly at a “Lost for Words.” STOP!! Crumble the paper and reset. While that was an attempt to be clever it ended up being formula ic, elementary, and corny for lack of a better word. Those are a few of the same adjectives used to describe R&B music, henceforth over here, if we want the music to be seen in a different light, all aspects, including how we cover it, should be of a higher standard. With that, rewind and come again.

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Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s songs—one of them alone can typically go on for days, his youngest pikin Seun is simi larAfrobeat(smile). artist Seun Kuti brought his political savvy, activist philoso phy, multi-instrument-playing musi cianship, support of the common-man touch, and intoxicating revelry back to New York City with an East Coast stop on his global tour.

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“I never felt like an essential worker. I was never recognized as an essential worker. I get it. I’m not a doctor. I’m not a nurse. But when the railroad said that I had to come to work every day because I am an essential worker but I never received any essential worker benefits from it, that was disheartening. There was no COVID pay when we were out sick. We had to use our own entitlements to maintain financial stabil ity—if you had entitlements. I had my daughter and a newborn grandson at home. There was always the scare of coming home and giving my family COVID, which I did. My daughter got it. Thank God, the baby was fine, but there was always that fear.”

Standing all day has been demonstrated to be physically taxing and the SIT Act would require employers to allow em ployees to sit at work as long as doing so does not interfere with the nature of their work. According to the proposed law, New York State’s Department of Labor will decide which jobs would also allow for periods of sitting and which would require employees to constantly stay on their feet.

Assemblymember Reyes introduces SIT Act in state assembly

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President, Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, Twitter:www.rwdsu.org@sappelbaum. See RAIL WORKERS STRIKE on page 29

Willette Thomas, a Jacksonville, Florida-based crew dispatcher who works for the rail-based freight transportation company CSX Corporation explained that, at the height of the pandemic, she and her col leagues were implored to continue working. They were told they were essential workers but were not treated as such: “We showed up, we worked with no contract, no raise, and never an offer for hazard pay of any kind,” Thomas said.

A nationwide railroad worker strike was averted last week when the Biden White House brokered a lastminute agreement.

If you want to take part in the new adult-use cannabis industry in New York, you will need a labor peace agree ment (LPA), and you need to start getting your LPA in order today. If you don’t take care of this now, you’ll regret it; prospective operators who fail to have their paperwork in order will miss out on the first set of licenses.

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The language in the proposed law states, “This legislation presents a reasonable step in this direction: requiring employ ers to provide employees who can sit with the ability to do so and preventing employers from constructing workplaces to force prolonged standing unnecessarily. This simple change to New York’s labor laws will provide relief and increase pro ductivity for many of our hardest-working neighbors.” Reyes, who chairs the state’s Subcommittee on Workplace

If any of the 12 rail unions that represent rail workers fail to ratify a new contract, the strike could still take place. Railroad workers have been negotiating with rail owners for years now with demands for higher pay and better working conditions. One key stick ing point was that workers wanted railroad owners to grant them the ability to take days off for medical care without being subject to discipline.

the value of these workers, the companies have enact ed massive job cuts and offered the remaining workers a net pay cut and worse health care benefits than they have now. This is unacceptable.”

A newly proposed law in Albany looks to aid workers who have jobs that require them to stand on their feet for their entire shifts.

The new Standing Is Tiring Act (SIT Act), which is pri marily sponsored by Bronx Assemblymember Karines Reyes, looks to ensure that workers with jobs that require standing have the ability to take a seat during parts of their work hours. The act “requires employers to provide suitable seats to all employees where the nature of such employees’ work reasonably permits seated work.”

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Safety, in the past worked as a registered nurse. She says she knows exactly what it’s like to have to be on your feet all day; the extensive health problems that come with such jobs have been well documented. “Prolonged standing at work has been shown to be associated with a number of poten tially serious health outcomes,” a 2015 report published in the journal Rehabilitation nursing: the official journal of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses reports: “such as lower back and leg pain, cardiovascular problems, fatigue, discomfort, and pregnancy-related health outcomes.

Union Matters

The RWDSU has been a key stakeholder in helping shape New York’s cannabis industry—beginning prior to the passage of the Compassionate Care Act which brought medical can nabis to the state—into a responsible industry that creates good jobs and stronger communities. Part of this effort was to make it necessary for any company entering the indus try to obtain an LPA. With the passage last year of the MRTA (Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act) which created the adult-use industry in New York, an LPA is again legally re quired for anybody seeking to enter the business. It’s part of what made MRTA a responsible piece of legislation centered around making social and economic justice—including for workers—a priority in this new industry and recognizing the importance of creating good jobs for New Yorkers.

An LPA does not require employers to have a unionized workforce, and it does not interfere with whom employ ers choose to hire. It simply means workers can unionize if they want to, and union campaigns can proceed with out unfair interference from employers. Cannabis compa nies will not have to negotiate union contracts unless their workers choose to organize. LPAs level the playing field and ensure fairness when it comes to workers and unions.

But the all-night bargaining session in Washington, D.C. with Labor Secretary Marty Walsh which led to that agreement remains tentative as railroad workers have already been heard grumbling about what they are reading in the new contracts and threatening they might still strike just before the midterm elections.

An LPA is a written and mutually agreed-upon document between a bona fide, established labor union, and an employ er—in this case one that is licensed to operate in the cannabis industry. A cannabis employer agrees to never interfere with a union organizing campaign or to intimidate or threaten work ers who are trying to unionize. In return, the union agrees that it will not picket, strike, boycott, or otherwise interfere with a cannabis employer’s business. Essentially, LPAs create a neu tral environment that prevents the conditions where work ers may feel their only recourse for gaining a voice on the job is through a workplace action. Instead, workers’ rights are respected, and workers are entirely free to determine for themselves whether joining a union is the best path for them.

The AFL-CIO, one of the unions representing rail workers, has been publishing what it calls “Freight Railroad Worker Stories” on its blog site. The blog about Willette Thomas of TCU/IAM explains that “Since 2015, seven major railroad companies made $146 billion in net profits off the backs [of …] workers. That’s the most money they’ve ever made in the history of railroading— even more than the Gilded Era railroad robber barons. During this same time period, the companies eliminat ed 45,000 jobs from the industry. Instead of recognizing

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Together, New York’s cannabis industry and New York’s unions are building a sustainable new industry that helps build our communities. The RWDSU is making it easy; visit cannabislpa.com for more information on LPAs and to start the process of securing one. It’s quick, it’s easy, and will help you meet one of the requirements to enter New York’s emerging cannabis industry. And if you take care of the paperwork now, you won’t be left behind as this new industry takes off in the Empire State.

And that’s good news for both workers and their em ployers in any industry; union workforces have lower turnover, better pay and benefits, better relationships with their employers, and workers who see their jobs as a career. They are more invested in both their employ er’s success, as well as that of that of the full industry.

“[T]he Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) (2014),” the journal article adds, “has re ported that working in a standing posture on a regular basis can cause sore feet, swelling of the legs, varicose veins, gen eral muscular fatigue, and low back pain, stiffness in the neck and shoulders, and other health problems. According to the CCOHS report, prolonged standing effectively reduc es the blood supply to the muscles resulting in the acceler ation of the onset of fatigue and causes pain in the muscles of the legs, back and neck, as well as pooling of blood in the legs and feet which leads to varicose veins. The CCOHS sug gests that job design can reduce the ill effects of working in a standing position by changing working positions frequent ly, avoiding extreme bending, stretching, and twisting, pace work appropriately, and allow workers suitable rest periods.”

Union members are still looking over the negotiat ed contracts. When the agreement was initially an nounced the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

New York State’s proposed SIT Act has so far been re ferred to the Labor committee which will check to see if the bill would be feasible.

Rail workers strike averted—contract still in question

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Chokwe Antar Lumumba, mayor of Jackson agrees with him. He said, “As I have always warned, even when the pressure is restored, it’s not a matter of if these systems will fail, but when these systems will fail.”

Open letter to Mayor Eric Adams

Give Trump a seat in a cell

This is merely another attempt to mock and humiliate Biden, who to date has no response to something that can only be construed as another annoyance from a denier, who should be concerned about the mounting allegations of criminality.

I’m a resident of New Jersey, by way of Texas, and also a military veteran. I am writing due to my most recent observance of the news, regarding the transportation of thousands of un documented immi grants being bused and flown to vari ous states through out the country. I’m curious to know if the health status of these individuals is being considered.

painted a dark and disturbing picture of the City with Soul when describing what was happening there. People had to leave their homes with barely the clothes on their back.

Is there a permanent fix to it?

First of all, it must be determined if he would have been invited. And what in the world does it matter where one sits at a funeral when a large number of world leaders were expected?

But most Americans besides his ever loyal base are aware that this is nothing more than Trump clutching at straws, continuing his role as mischief maker, clinging to an evanescent power.

Theconfinement.tempestuous Trump is obviously never going to accept defeat and quietly retreat from the world stage, and to think of his presence at the Queen’s funeral is the epitome of asininities with an em phasis on the first syllables.

Last Monday, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said, “Today the tanks are full. Water pressure is solid.” He added, “While there may be more bad days in the future, we have, however, reached a place where people in Jackson can trust that water will come out of their faucet. People in Jackson can trust the toilets can be flushed.”

It is my opinion that we take so much for granted in America. Food, cloth ing and shelter have always been sta ples of the American way of life. Some simply have it in more abundance.

Countries around the world struggle mightily to have these everyday ne cessities. In our United States, we are not without our trials and challenges. For example, if you live on the West Coast, you are prone to forest fires. If you live on the Gulf Coast or in the Midwest, you will be subjected to hur ricanes and tornadoes respectively.

Comments made by both elected officials suggest they see the problem differently. This problem is going to be front and center for a while. The citizens there cannot let it fall off the radar screen. Politics instead of humanity have come into play. The mayor is a Democrat, and the gover nor is a Republican. Put politics aside and give the people what they want. What they want is clean drinking water.

It is my thinking that you want your water to be clean and safe. We cannot forget Flint Michigan. The FEMA offi cial seems to think so as well. He be lieves it is too soon to say when all Jackson residents will have safe water to drink. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said, “The focus right now is making sure we can get bottled water out.” On CNN’s “State of the Union,” he said, “There has been a lot of infra structure damage that has been pres ent for many years.”

In many respects that may be true, but we are fortunate that his seat at the fu neral was not reserved, and the real state of his location would be conveniently behind bars, and way to the back in soli tary

The scene was sad, and residents lost a lot. Homes were flooded and valuable possessions were lost. The flooding led to thousands of residents not being able to drink the water. Drinking water is basic to our ex istence yet many of the residents in Jackson were denied this fundamental right. Voices at all levels have weighed in on this water problem. All seem to agree that this water issue needs some immediate attention and an over haul. According to reports, the city had been under a boil water adviso ry since July 30.

Wherever we live, nature will find us. We adjust our lifestyles to them, and we live our lives accordingly. I know where we live, we prepare our selves for hurricane season each year. Please know that I am quite famil iar with the terms hurricane warning and hurricane watch. So, these natu ral events happen to all of us.

It is the land of the free and the home of the brave.

The state of Mississippi had a nat ural weather event recently that af fected the quality of life in the capital of Mississippi. The Pearl River over flowed, and its capital, Jackson was victimized by it. The natural news

It seems Trump has run out of ways to attack President Biden when he claimed he would have gotten a better seat at Queen Eliza beth II’s funeral.

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You and I live in the greatest country in the world. That is what we believe.

James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D., is a youth ad vocate, consultant, author and pres ident emeritus of the Teen Mentoring Committee (TMC) of Ohio.

The nation as a whole, in fact the world has for two and a half years

Sincerely,Anthony

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Trump, we have a seat for you and it’s right down front in a courtroom on the witness stand facing a litany of charges with our fingers crossed for your convic tion and imprisonment. And that’s a loca tion that is EVERYTHING for us!

been subjected to public health scru tiny. You yourself Mr. Mayor have even made a point of firing public service workers such as municipal workers, essential workers such as hospital staff, teachers, police of ficers, and firefighters who would not take the coronavirus vaccine. You said it was for public safety, and most of the city complied. But, there has been no mention in the news in forming the American public about that very important concern with the new population that is being brought in. Seeing how we have battled, for the last two years, the COVID crisis, now that mask restrictions are being relaxed, and schools are back in ses sion, some level of normalcy has

I am on the outside looking in at the comments made by the governor. Is it a victory because the toilets will flush, and the water will come out of the fau cets? I did not see in these comments the words clean and safe. Did you?

“If I were president,” Trump wrote, “they wouldn’t have sat me back there. In Real Estate, like Politics and in Life, LO CATION IS EVERYTHING!!!”

Jackson Mississippi has a water crisis.

started to become a part of the larger majority’s everyday life. So, there could very well be a resur gence of a COVID-19 crisis, or even an increase in the monkeypox crisis. So why have we, as tax paying citi zens, not been told the process of de termining the medical conditions of people being transported through out the country? I’m a homeowner, family man with children, approach ing retirement, and I am in the age range that some might say I should be really cautious regarding health issues.Iam just curious to know. Tapscott

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What he clearly doesn’t understand or understands all too well, is that he is not related to the Queen with hardly an inch of royalty and his seat would have been no better, and possibly worse.

Getting your water tested is a small task you can complete to contrib ute to the larger effort to help assess our city water quality. In doing so, you are contributing to a larger effort that could help catch any issues that arise in the water supply. We are on this planet to gether and in this city to gether, getting your water tested is just one small step towards helping pro tect all residents of New York City. Call or log on to 311 today to get your kit!

Unless the West cripples the source of Islamist ideology that connects these various terrorist organiza tions, killing leaders from al-Qaeda, Islamic Jihad, or any other deranged and violent groups amounts to noth ing more than an interminable game ofPutwhack-a-mole.anotherway: if the West does not actively work to dismantle the underlying philosophy that serves as the nexus for these Islamic terrorist groups, then we will never end the scourge of global Islamic terrorism.

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The Biden administration final ly got a long-overdue win. A drone eliminated al-Qaeda’s leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, but no doubt that suc cessful feeling will not last long. In fact, we already know his likely re placement will be Saif al-Adel, an Egyptian national and long-time alQaedaElsewhereemir.

Because of Biden’s reckless with drawal, Afghanistan now serves as the command and control center for jihadism under the violent lead ership of the Taliban. In fact, al-Za wahiri officially pledged allegiance to the Taliban on more than one oc casion, and we should expect this oath to be fulfilled by his successor al-Adel.According to Farahat, the Muslim Brotherhood benefits from the West’s ethnocentric arrogance that serves to maintain our general ig norance about the organization and its goals. She points out that “Jihad ist groups conceal their operation al discourses in Islamic terminology, religious edicts, and sermons, most of which are obscure to Westerners.”

in the Middle East, America’s devoted ally Israel last month killed at least two leaders from the terrorist organization Pal estinian Islamic Jihad. They, too, will be replaced in short order.

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The Muslim Brotherhood operates under different terrorist banners around the world, using al-Azhar University in Cairo to provide cover and an imprimatur of legitimacy to the legions of students it indoctri nates in its radical teachings.

I don’t think I am being alarmist or histrionic when I say clean water may be the new frontier for battles to come. As we hear more about the tainted drinking water in Baltimore, MD, we see images of the black water coming out of the fau cets in Jackson, MS, we hear conflicting stories about possible arsenic in the water in some of New York City’s housing proj ects, and we remember that Flint, MI has been without clean drink ing water for years now, I fear clean water could become a scarce resource in years to come.

Duringsupply.the Bloomberg mayoral era, he imple mented the 311 system where you can either call or log onto www. portal.311.nyc.gov to re quest a lead in drinking water test kit. This easyto-use kit is truly a great resource to the city and its residents. The kit is completely free. The ad dress labels are provid ed so you do not have to worry about postage. The box is provided. And the entire testing process takes mere minutes.

Biden and the West need a true strategy for confronting persistent Islamist threat

In other words, we believe at face value what they tell us in English and are totally oblivious to what they are really saying in their cloaked lan guage which motivates and mobi lizes murder. However, “if you know where to look,” according to Fara hat, “it is not too difficult to ascer tain their real goals.”

Al-Qaeda, ISIS, Boko Haram, the Taliban, and other organizations are largely products of al-Azhar Univer sity of Cairo and its long-standing

Last February, al-Azhar schol ar Ahmed Karima issued a fatwa excommunicating from Islam the moderate Muslim author and com mentator, Ibrahim Issa, over a minor religious disagreement. Al-Qaeda responded by ordering Issa’s assas sination.American policymakers need to pay attention to what is hiding in plain sight. Western governments, particularly the United States, must dismantle the Muslim Brotherhood. Doing this will require working with Egypt to cleanse al-Azhar Universi ty of the radical Islamist ideologues who churn out classes of anti-West ernUntilzealots.wedo so, we should resign ourselves to protracted struggle and brace ourselves for more murder and mayhem at the hands of Is lamist terrorists.

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Consider America’s Afghanistan policy. Following the Biden adminis tration’s short-sighted, feckless, and deadly abandonment of Afghanistan last year, the Taliban not only vio lated all agreed-upon terms for the U.S. withdrawal, but it has resumed providing safe haven to the very Is lamic terrorists who took aim at the Twin Towers on Sept. 11.

The shameful part of the lack of clean water in cities large and small is a disinvestment in infra structure over years and in some cases decades. For many cities, their lack of investment in chang ing lead pipes that carries the clean water to homes and apartments has led to harmful and undrinkable water for far too many communities.Forexample, New York state has some of the cleanest water in the United States. Howev er, clean drinking water is only as good as the pipes that carry it. When lead from pipes gets into the water supply and renders it undrinkable, it no longer matters that the clean water comes from north ern areas that are pristine and protected from chem icals and pollutants. Once dangers exist in the water supply, it is incredibly dif ficult to reverse the course.

The good news is that there are ways you can test your water as well as contribute to the collec tive effort to keep infor mation about our water supply readily available

It is incredibly impor tant that we know how clean our drinking water is in our homes and apart ments. It is also important for the city to know which buildings, blocks, and neighborhoods have po tentially dangerous levels of lead in their water.

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In the end, Biden’s policy has cleared a path to another 9/11-style terrorist attack. But this isn’t the worst part of the West’s failed poli cies directed at Islamists and Islam icTheterrorism.organization at the root of the world’s radical Islamic theolo gy is the Muslim Brotherhood. Most Americans know the name al-Qaeda since it was responsible for the larg est terrorist attack on U.S. soil, but the Muslim Brotherhood has been sowing the seeds for anti-American murder for decades on a global scale.

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The Muslim Brotherhood is ex posed in tremendous detail by Cyn thia Farahat in her new book “The Secret Apparatus,” which should be required reading for anyone inter ested in looking at why the world must confront this serious threat to our security and future. As Farathat points out, the Muslim Brotherhood has helped spawn the most vicious and capable jihadist organizations including ISIS, al-Qaeda, Boko Haram, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and numerous others.

ideological program controlled by the Muslim Brotherhood. While alAzhar is often falsely painted as “a widely respected and leading insti tutional authority on moderate Is lamic thought,” Farahat’s research shows that it is in reality an epicen ter for radical Islamist ideology. Among countless jihadists and convicted terrorists who received their theological indoctrination at al-Azhar are the founders of alQaeda and Boko Haram, Abdallah Azzam and Abubakar Shekau, re spectively.Assassination fatwas (religious edicts) also serve to connect AlAzhar with jihadists. Fatwas may in clude an open order to torture and murder all non-Muslims, as well as excommunicating moderate Mus lims, deeming them infidels who should be murdered. This is essen tially contract killing.

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In the swing state of Flor ida in 2018, Republicans picked up a larger share of Hispanic voters than Trump did in 2016. Death Santis in fact won 44% of Florida’s Hispanic votes in 2018, ac cording to exit polling re ported by The Hill. In 2020, Trump picked up Florida’s 29 electoral votes, winning about 47% of the Hispan

To them, all immigrants of color are a threat to their majority white control in the United States. That’s the Big Fear. Worse, they assume ignorantly that all immigrants who enter from the southern border are non-English speakers and predominantly Latinos.

priority for both the Carib and the U.S.,” Waters argued.Taking to the floor, Mot tley appeared to hit a pro verbial home run when she linked racism, uncon scious bias and sheer stu pidity to the de-risking system pointing out that lily white countries with suspect banking system like the U.S., Luxemburg, Switzerland and others are the places where Russian oligarchs and others hide money in plain sight, not the“WhenCaribbean.you wanted to find where the launder ers are, you did not come to the Caribbean. You went to London, you went to New York, you went to Zurich, Luxemburg. And I say this because there has to be a fundamental injus tice in a system that puts on a list not Luxemburg, not the U.S., not the U.K., but puts Jamaica, Trini dad and Tobago, Ghana, Barbados, all of which are

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world of international fi nance, saying this is driv ing even governments to find alternative and under ground methods to com plete basic transactions.

The responses sum up the rising tide of hate and xenophobia that has spiraled upwards since Donald Trump began his campaign for office. It is only getting worse and those emboldened by El Trumpeto, like Death Santis and Texas’ Greg A-Butt, are now out in full force, fanning the flames of hate shamelessly.

votes in the Venezuelan exile community by con demning the socialist dic tatorship in Venezuela that so many thousands of Ven ezuelan refugees are flee ing, “only to turn around and then show, like this, that they really don’t want Venezuelans here.”

She is right. But will that sentiment be enough to rid the state of Florida from Death Santis and the state of Texas from A-Butt come November? The power is in the hands of immigrant voters, especially Latinos. Will they be woke enough to now “deport” the MAGA butt-holes?

In it, the reporter cov ering a state where one-

ic vote in Florida and in creasing his vote share over 2016 by about 12 percent ageThepoints.question now is after the Death Santis Mar tha’s Vineyard stunt and the dropping off of mostly Central American and South American migrants in front of the residence of the U.S. Vice President by A-Butt, at the start of His panic Heritage Month of all days, is whether Repub licans can continue to hold pace or make gains with the Hispanic voting bloc goingAdelysforward.Ferro, who heads the nonprofit Venezuelan American Caucus, right ly told WLRN in Doral, Fl, that it’s “hypocritical” of GOP politicians to curry

The result is that region al leaders like Keith Rowley of Trinidad and Mia Mot tley of Barbados have held several rounds of meetings with U.S. officials in recent years to complain about what Mottley described at a Congressional Financial Service Committee hear ing last week as a “non sensical” policy to cut off Caribbean banks from the

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in-five Floridians is an immigrant, thoughtless ly referred to the migrants as “illegal immigrants,” de spite the fact that they are asylum seekers. Minutes after the story ran, we at News Americas tweeted CBS Miami advising them to educate their reporter that the term was “undoc umented immigrants” not “illegal immigrants.”

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The hearing was chaired by veteran but respect ed California Rep. Maxine Waters. Waters and Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina both made it clear that they were sympathet ic to the plight of regional banks and governments, signaling that the hearing provided them with an in sight they had not been ex posed to before. Action to correct this anomaly is im minent Waters says. “With out action on this issue, we risk ceding our leader ship in this region to coun tries like China and Russia which have been work ing hard in recent years to become more active in the Caribbean. It is clear that combatting the loss of U.S. correspondent banking re lationships in the Carib bean should be a mutual

On Wednesday, Sept. 14, the start of Nation al Hispanic Heritage Month, when it was re ported that Florida’s gov ernor, a.k.a. Ron ‘Trump Wannabe Death’ Santis, spent $615,000 of taxpay ers’ money to charter pri vate planes to fly 50 mostly Venezuelan asylum seek ers from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard to score points with the MAGAites, CBS Miami ran a story of Ven ezuelan advocates’ shock ing reaction to the stunt.

being used like pawns in the political games be tween Republicans and Democrats in these United States, the current actions of Death Santis, A-Butt and others in the Trump Re publican Party will hope fully be a wakeup call to Latino voters across the country and in Florida, who tend to swing to the GOP’s side.

Well, that informed cri tique unleashed the MAGAites on us. They de scended like poisonous snakes, unleashing their xenophobic venom. “Illegal aliens” is what they should have said, most responded, while one woman, @lili_pl, brazenly asked if we even knew English, and if we were “even legal.”

American and western regulators because of the region’s alleged poor abili ty to properly monitor and detect money launder ing and terrorism financ ing activities. They also say it will cost them more to conduct enhanced due diligence to determine the credibility of transactions so some of them simply quit acting as foreign cor respondent banks to those in the Caribbean. The Ca ribbean counters by saying that there is little or no evi dence of organized money laundering on a big scale that they know of.

put on a list not even be cause we were having sub stantive money laundering there but because in 2020, there was a determina tion to change the crite ria,” she said. “This is the most nonsensical thing we have seen in public policy. Unless we are able to trade with the rest of the world we are at risk of becoming financial pariahs,” Mottley told the committee as all in the meeting room listened attentively.Thetough rules and black listing, she said, have driven away investors who are frus trated by the length of time it takes to open an account, transfer monies to estab lish a business, while the American and other banks complain that it would be too expensive to un dertake an enhanced due diligence exercise to deter mine whether the sender is operatingHammeringlegitimately.home her point that lawmakers need to quickly look at the stu

If there was a rating agency at the Congressio nal session late last week, Caribbean governments would have received top marks for the strident, clear and concise presen tation they made against the big commercial banks in the U.S. either cutting off financial services re lations with the region or severely cutting back on daily interaction with counterpart institutions in theAtCaribbean.thecenter of the issue is a system implemented in the last decade or so by the big players like the Bank of America called de-risking. Through this system, the banks have stopped pro cessing financial transac tions from the Caribbean including checks and wire transfers, even for infin itesimal amounts. The banks say they fear in curring the wrath of

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pidity and hypocrisy of fi nancial regulations in place, Mottley pointed out that “Russia and others have found other ways to deal with the swift system. Where has the money gone? It has not come to the Caribbean. And what we have is listings from the Financial Action Task Force that are perhaps well intentioned, but are fo cused on process and form and are not focused on substantive prosecution of money launderers. That is the equivalent of saying that I am more interested in whether you adhere to rules than finding where the launderers are. We are here because we are fight ing for a public human good and the human rights of our citizens. When we were growing up, open ing up a bank account was part of our rites of passage. Today, it is now a gargantu an obstacle for us to have our people do so given that we spend weeks,” she said.

THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS September 22, 2022 - September 28, 2022 • 15 yourtoRemembercheckongirls. When it comes to breast health, early detection can help save lives. That’s why we go beyond coverage to connect you to local mammograms, free health and wellness classes, and in-person support at our Neighborhood Care centers. Get connected at emblemhealth.com/breasthealth byArt SANCHEZPERLA

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Councilmember Farah Louis hosts a mammogram bus that offers free screenings in Flatbush on Saturday, Sept. 17 (Ariama C. Long photo)

In one instance a woman of Jamaican heritage from Bed Stuy who had been a nurse opted for the free screening be cause she had been let go last year after not getting vaccinated and had no insur ance. She said otherwise she has gotten them every year since she was 40. She asked to not be identified.

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“Our community is predominantly African American and Caribbean, and I think we always wait for that month when we commemorate breast cancer awareness in October but we should be talking about breast cancer with our family and our community everyday, all year round,” said Councilmember Farah Louis who hosted the Mammogram Bus in Flatbush, Brooklyn on Saturday, Sept. 17, in partnership with the American Italian Cancer Foundation.

Another attendee, who gave her initials as J.W., is a NYCHA city employee and a fit ness enthusiast. “Historically, I think we just don’t prioritize ourselves enough,” she

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Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death among women, but re search shows that despite a slight decline in the mortality rate due to earlier detec tion and improvements in treatment, Black women are still at a 40% higher risk of death from breast cancers than white women.

Louis recently opened a women’s clinic in Morris Heights in the Bronx. The city-fund ed bus offered free screenings to women over 40 who signed up. Some women brought their daughters. While women waited for their free screenings, Louis or ganized other health, wellness, and fitness activities to keep them and the kids moti vated. All of the women who attended were women of color of various backgrounds.

Black women die at higher rates from breast cancer than most

AmNews: You performed this play with Sharon D Clarke as Linda Loman in London, and you are both reprising your roles for Broadway, what type of chemistry has grown between you?

Mr. Loman you’d be a lot more comfortable back here.” It’s the small micro-aggression Black folks have to go through. “You don’t want to sit out here in the main dining room, you’d be better back here, it’s more pri vate.” It’s things of that nature that ring out. There’s an insult in the play; when Dustin Hoff man did it someone called him a shrimp; when George C. Scott did it someone called him a walrus, because Arthur Miller changed the insult be cause he was alive, and he would change it to fit the par ticular actor. So, when it comes to me we don’t even have to say it and we know what the insult is. We don’t actually say what the person feels, but it’s what it is. So it’s that sort of magnification that happens, and the uniqueness of the Af rican American experience, of a family in 1949 and all the aggressions and discrimina tion and racism that is inher it magnifies the themes of the play. And I always tell people, the more specific you are the more universal the message becomes. A lot of times people will say you don’t have to do anything, it’s all universal. No, you have to do something to make it universal, be specific in your choice, your interpre tation, because the unique ness of it will speak volumes to the humanity or the inhu manity of the moment, and then that will ring out to ev eryone. That’s what happens when you have it with an Afri can American family.

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WP: Sharon has been like a rock. It’s what she does in the play and in the rehearsal room and in life. She is my foun dation and my support and when we did it in London, she cared for me on and off stage

WP: The only difference is the fact that we have different cast members, we have Amer ican cast members who have taken over some of the roles. To be on stage with Andre De Shields, who is a Broad way icon, is different. That’s the only difference and what that does is that makes you re focus and [not] have the ex pectation of doing the same thing. I have the expectations of doing what is truthful and what we create together that is truthful. There’s a consistency in the play itself that is helpful, that is the guidepost, the North Star, that leads us to some thing that we created three years ago now in London, that we will recreate and still have the same impact hopefully here in New York. You rely on what is good work and good work is the chemistry that you build together, understanding of the material itself and then allowing that world to come together and influence your behavior. So that’s the only dif ference, different people, but it’s the same way of working.

AmNews: What is it that you want the audience to know about Willy Loman?

AmNews: What is it like, as a Black actor, to play Willy Loman?

great obligation to those men who were denied the opportu nity, to step up to the plate and do my best, so that motivates me every night.

WP: I think that I’m really discovering, more and more, as I peel the layers away [that] it’s a cautionary tale, while it’s an indictment of the dysfunc tion of capitalism and the il lusion of an American Dream that is unattainable for so many people. The real cau

AmNews: Miranda Crom well co-directed the London production and won the 2020 Olivier Award. What is it like to work with her again? What is the process?

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WP: That’s the thing that I remember from when we first did it in London—it amplifies it, it takes all of the message of the play and takes it to an other level. Everyone comes in with the understanding of the African American expe rience—understanding the racism, opposition and obsta cles that are uniquely placed in front of our journey ampli fies all the themes of the play and so we don’t have to change a thing. It takes it to anoth er level, people hear it clear ly. There were times people in London, even the produc ers, came and said, “You guys put that in. I’ve seen this play many times and I’ve never heard that before.” There’s one instance where it’s said, “Oh,

Wendell Pierce began pre view performances of “Death of a Salesman” Sept. 17 at the Hudson Theatre, at 141 W 44th St. He is the first Black mac toran to be cast on Broadway in the role of Willy Loman, in Arthur Miller’s classic play. Anyone who has seen Pierce’s work, whether onstage in “The Piano Lesson” or on television in “The Wire,” “Treme” and more, has seen the depth of his abilities. A very humble Pierce took the time before attend ing rehearsals for the Broad way production, to talk about doing the play in New York, a role which he originally per formed at the Young Vic The atre in London’s West End and received an Olivier nomina tion for Best Actor. Talking to Pierce was quite moving as he vividly described the journey he is on in this Q&A.

WP: It’s one of the great roles of the American canon, it’s a classic. It’s one of the most challenging roles, I call it the American Hamlet. From the technical impact of an actor, it’s like climbing Mt. Everest, it’s a great challenge and I look forward to it. And from the other aspect I think of all those men who inspired me to be an actor, who paved the way for me—Ossie Davis, Roscoe Lee Brown, Earl Hyman—I think of all of them and how they were denied this opportuni ty to play the role, because of ignorance, a mentality that couldn’t conceive of a Black man playing the role, and so I do it in their honor. I also am honored to be in that small group of men who played the role on Broadway, there’s only five—George C. Scott, Lee J. Cobbs, Dustin Hoffman, Brian Dennehy and Philip Seymour Hoffman, and now me, so that’s a great honor and I feel a

tionary tale is to understand that in blind pursuit of ma terialism, you cannot see the wealth that you really have, which is the love of family. While we perceive some ma terialist wealth, there’s the love of family that Loman misses and the faith and the belief in that which will give him purpose, which will give him something to live for, he misses because he’s on this blind pursuit of this illusion of the American Dream and that’s the cautionary tale. The reason we go to the theater is to see something collective ly as a group and reflect on it and take away something, and I think that’s what the takeaway will be. That there but by the grace of God go I… There’s so many other things that come before that mate rialism, the wealth of health, the wealth of faith, the wealth of love, of family and that’s what I hope people take away.

AmNews: You played Willy Loman in London’s West End at the Young Vic and were nominated for Best Actor. What was your approach to the role in the West End pro duction, and has that ap proach changed with the show’s moving to New York?

AmNews: What is the pro nounced difference in doing this from the perspective of a Black family?

and she cares for me on and off stage here. She is the epit ome of a strong, loving Black woman who has held the Black family together for genera tions.She is emblematic about that, that is one of the most beautiful things about doing it again. Sharon has become a dear friend and has become true family to me. This is just a whole new wonderful group of actors we will be working with, McKinley Belcher III and Khris Davis as my sons, then to be on stage with Andre De Shields is a dream, he’s a legend. This whole experience is a hum bling honor.

WP: Miranda is a wonder ful director. My appreciation of her has increased because I watched her be so creative in the process in London. There was a collaboration and there was a creation and she comes to New York and she could have easily just said okay you’re new to the process, you’re new to the play, you’re new to my interpretation of it, just do this. I know it works, just do this and that is some thing that is not conducive to collaboration and creation. She allowed all the actors who are new to the play to discover the roles themselves and she led them and said, “Consider these aspects of the scene, of the play, of your journey,” and allowed them to find—which for Sharon and I was a redis covering—but she allowed them to discover it for the first time and not just try to force their hand. And in that way, it is a replication of what we did in London and at the same time new, because they have their input in it. Miranda did what you would expect from a real elite director: an am ateur would have come in

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and said, “Just listen, we did it this way in London and I won the Olivier Award for it and so, I’m just going to repeat that,” and she didn’t do that. She loved for people to discover it on their own, in collabora tion with what her di

At the time of filing, Sony’s “The Woman King” was pro jected to have an $18 million opening from 3,765 locations, according to analysts’ esti mates concentrating on the weekend haul. The action film, directed by Gina PrinceBythewood, had a $50 million production budget and has no ties to an existing franchise.

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Visually, these women are striking with a sense of pride in their luxurious attire. King Ghezo (played by John Boyega), the young monarch in power, allows others to do his dirty work, keeping his hands free from the bloody mess of holding power, giving

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The slave trade in Africa was practiced for hundreds of years and the Dahomey was part of this and you can’t look away from those facts.

rection was and is and that creates a whole new entity which is a beauti ful thing. That’s great di recting. For her it’s very special, she’s very young, it’s a tribute to her father. She’s biracial, a woman of color and she lost her father, she wanted to make this a trib ute to her father, the man that she knew. For her that’s a beautiful tribute.

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Make no mistake “The Woman King” is an actionadventure and solid enter tainment with a strong story about standing up against those who want to domi nate your life. This drama is about the real women sol diers of the precolonial King dom of Dahomey in West Africa. Under the brilliant di rection of Prince-Bythewood, this film travels the viewer into a time period, long gone, that was filled with palace intrigues, ceremonies, and brutal battles where every soul on the field of battle demonstrated an act of cour age that makes you shiver.

on the facts (as we know them). This story has its roots wrapped around the women warriors of Dahom ey. However, their exact origins are wrapped in oral tradition and rehashed by Europe an observers so who’s to say what the “truth” is since history (hisstory) is always written by the victorious and rarely (if, ever) by the victims.

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ing. I can’t wait to experience this amazing play. Make plans to go! The production is hosting a couple of commu nity night performances with discount tickets. Orchestra seats will go for $79 and Dress Circle seats for $49 with the code SALESMAN. The dates for the performances will be Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. For tickets visit

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bodies, minds, and souls. They know who they are and are clear about who they will not become no matter how the price is set for freedom.

* * Every* moment of inter viewing Pierce was exhilarat

‘The Woman King’ reigns supreme

The subplot of “The Woman King” drags the film, in a few places, which in volves a young upstart, Nawi (Thuso Mbedu) who’s left at the palace by her family. A classic naïf who knows little of how the world works, she has to be taught and tested.

But here’s what we know. These warriors emerged around the 17th century and were associated with a strong female social organization that included wives and sep arated sides (male/female) of the compound where they defended their home.

Let’s keep the focus firmly

that duty to the women war riors.The story is set in 1823 and never shies away from showing the blood flow

I can’t mention it enough that Prince-Bythewood’s direction is packed with an intensity seen in every battle and in the deter mined looks on the faces of the warriors. When Nanisca bel lows the battle cry, laying out the facts that they must fight or perish, it makes one wonder if given a chance, would every captured African person have chosen to die on the feet than live on their knees?

into a skilled fighter, shaped by her mentor, Izogie (Lynch), a ferocious warrior, helps move the audience through the story. If there is a weak part in this film, it’s the screenplay and not the direction.Nowto the question of a possible Oscar nomination. I say, yes, Davis should be added to the growing list of best actress contenders that already includes Michelle Yeoh (“Everything Every where All at Once”) and Cate Blanchett (“Tár”).

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Viola Davis won best sup porting actress at the 89th Oscars (2017) for “Fences” and is a four-time Oscar nominee. Also, keep your eye on Thuso Mbedu who indus try insiders say was snubbed for an Emmy for “The Under ground Railroad” and in this film, she shines in a co-lead ing performance, holding her own with Davis.

The release for “San Juan Hill: A New York Story” de scribes it as, “An immer sive multimedia work… transports the audience via music, visuals, and original first-person accounts of the history of the San Juan Hill neighborhood and the indig enous and immigrant com munities that populated the land in and around where Lincoln Center resides. A multitude of musical ele ments—from Ragtime, Jazz, Stride piano, Swing, Blues, Mambo, Paseo, Antillean Waltz, Calypso, Funk, Disco, and Hip Hop—are woven

San Juan Hill. These Afrodescendant art forms that then became American art forms, came from here.”

Charles elaborated that San Juan Hill was “branded a slum” as one reason why much of the culture even tually moved, or was forced to from there due to “urban renewal” projects, part of

which resulted in the cre ation of Lincoln Center.

Composer Etienne Charles brings forgotten history of Lincoln Center neighborhood to life

As much as he knew from his reading, he did further re search after getting the okay from Lincoln Center. “I spent a lot of time at the New York Public Library listening to ac counts, reading The New York Times going back 100, 120

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Trinidad-born, Miamibased Etienne Charles was almost destined to be a musician. “My father, my uncle, my brother played in steel bands and my mother always had music on in the house,” he told the Amster dam News. Now, Charles teaches music and is a mu sician and composer him self. “I would describe myself as a musician, a trumpeter with a bit of per cussion, but I also focus on telling stories with music.” Charles is also the master mind behind the upcoming “San Juan Hill: A New York Story,” which debuts Oct. 8 at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall.

A number of things sur prised Charles as he did his

With “San Juan Hill: A New York Story,” Charles said, the most challenging thing was capturing all of the dynamics of the area at the time. To do so, he col laborated with a bevy of artists, which also hints at how ambitious the project is. “I worked with a graffiti artist, a spoken word artist, a historian, a playwright, a photographer, and a video artist. It was great because everybody did their own digging and brought what they thought I should highlight.”Alsochallenging was in fusing the piece with the type of dramatic elements that he sought. “The goal is to put the audience back in those times and to create the tension of times while also creating the joy, the energy of the music and dance of the era. The challenge was keeping the focus on the people while building tension. Just like any story, you don’t want it to plateau. So the hard part was that arc while center ing the people and their culture.“It’simportant,” stated Charles, “that this story be told. It is a big chunk of American history. This con cept happened all over the country. It’s important for people to know what hap pened here the same way when you pass by a cem etery or a plantation you know what it is. Having that deeper perspective makes you operate with a certain amount of respect.”

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together with historical film and present-day interviews to showcase the myriad mu sical styles and culture that were brought to New York by migrants from the south and the

Musician and composer Etienne Charles

Charles also explained why with as much rich culture as was in San Juan Hill, it did not ultimate ly become the mecca that Harlem was. “That cul tural melting pot contin uously moved north and west through New York. When Black people were in Five Points, the cul ture was there, when they moved to Greenwich Vil lage, the culture was there, when they moved to Chel sea, the Tenderloin, etc., the culture was there. The creative culture of Blacks in New York was continu ously being moved.”

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research. “Most surprising was about the volume of Caribbean immigrants in the neighborhood. Also the fact that the dance called the Charleston as people know it, was developed in

Charles’Caribbean.”boundless

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years ago. I also visited the Tenement Museum to get a feel for what it must have been like to live there be cause they were tenements.”

A mix of music and visu als come together to tell the surprising history of the neighborhood where the sprawling Lincoln Center complex now sits. Once home to luminaries such as Thelonious Monk and Benny Carter, the area for merly known as San Juan Hill was a diverse home to Indigenous people, Carib bean immigrants, Black American migrants, and European immigrants, re sulting in a rich musical heritage. San Juan Hill was bound by 59th Street to the south, West End Avenue to the west, 65th Street to the north, and Amsterdam Avenue to the east.

osity about music brought him to the project. “I read a lot about the neighbor hood and some of the mu sicians that came from there. I decided I wanted to do a research proj ect and compose a piece about it.” Charles then took the idea to Lincoln Center and the rest, as the saying goes, is history.

The establishment of what you built is being rewarded for stick ing through the toughest times and it did not give in. It takes time for fruit to grow on trees, and trees to grow strong and tall. What you put out in the universe you will receive back. Big mama is here to claim and reward those of good deeds. You have rewards, recog nition, and people you have helped are reaching out to you. The people including yourself are living proof of your work and growth. Sept. 23rd24th, your wish is

No more tiptoeing, it is what it is. When your heart and mind are in lockstep nothing can change the direction of your course. You are solely committed and free to live a new life on your terms. Free will at its finest. Now it’s time to put a move on it and haul your in ventory to finish the job. Tina Turner stated “big wheels keep on turning, proud Mary keeps on burning and we’re rolling, rolling on the river.” Sept. 27th–29th is time to do just that. Keep it moving.

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to September 2022 has been a spiritual warfare fright while carving out your potential and mastering your skills. Of course, you had to pitch it out to folks to gain feedback. Now you are in full throttle creating your masterpiece. You are already giving it your best shot and have a service or product to show for it with the help from others. Sept. 25th-26th self-improvement re flects the greatness within you.

You know exactly what direction you are headed in as temptation rises; stay clear on what’s in your heart and mind to do. There is something to conquer this week that will impact your life person ally. There are angels in the woodwork reaching out to you if you sit in silence to listen. Your dreams are foretelling as you experience the déjà vu theme. This time you are wiser and aware. Sept. 22nd & 30th, how you respond will be the outcome. You know what you know.

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Reevaluate your priorities, as swift changes with professional and person al relationship opportunities are presented to you. It’s a cycle to study, learn and develop a master plan to exploit your services. Your mental ability is sharp and performing at its highest. Your perspective, security, belief, and experience is keeping you grounded to continue to push through barriers and excel into higher levels. September 23rd -24th, short distance travel can come up for you or someone traveling to you, as can meeting prominent people in leadership. The spotlight is on

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Rebirth of A New Nation: Numerically speaking, last week, the 8th-14th of September, was a 9 universal week. This week, the 15th-21st, is a 1 universal week. 1 in numerology is the Alpha (Beginning); 9 is the Omega (End). The numbers 1 and 9 combine to make 19. The number 19 is honor, success, prestige, self-esteem, princess or prince of heaven. A new moon in Libra at 2 degrees will arrive on Sept. 25, as we embark on new beginnings, new alliances, new experiences, new voyages, and new ways to operate differently upon this new Libra moon. Take a stand for what you believe in and do what your heart desires. Create an alternative mastermind plan for your services, or for how products can be used differently. It’s a great time to share your knowledge and wisdom, and remember to slow down as an exuberant energy is presented. Apply your practical, mental skills and common sense—which isn’t common nowadays—to accomplish a task on your list to do. The darndest things will occur this week when you least expect. “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End” Revelation 22:13.

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The tug of war pull is necessary to push you to the top, some thing you are aware of and take heed to the assignment. You un derstand the protocol, procedures and experience needed to pick the best of the best to address certain issues. Not everyone speaks the same language and understands that being able to communi cate and connect is essential. Something simple as a hand gesture can be confused and understood. The context clues and details tell a story. Sept. 22nd & 30th, what is your story?

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September is about paying attention to the details, the hit and miss scenarios all making sense now. All your hard work is being paid off; even through facing the difficulties of the unknown you remain true to yourself. A woman or man of their words is a committed person who understands the importance of one character and obligation. Huge re gards are on the way and things that were delayed, postponed are now in transit to you. Sept. 25th-26th be excited thatmall the hints given were pieces of the puzzle leading up to a reward.

What seems like a monkey wrench in your plans stopping you, that’s the uni verse making the necessary adjustments in your schedule. The awkwardness and unbalanced mood change is there to get you uncomfortable to get com fortable to do something different or listen to the message coming through. Continue to build and add on to your foundation of your establishment like building your resume. Sept. 27th-28th are beneficial days to see the growth within your development all by following your heart and being committed.

September brought career change, family obligation, health concerns and investing in yourself. A yearning desire to be free and go on a new journey. Your words are powerful so say what you mean and do as you say. Contradiction may play a role; just ignore and deliver the message that’s on your heart. When you ask the universe to make a way, just play your part and it shall be. Be a helping hand this week. Sept. 27th-29th career changes and a possible relocation are on your mind.

the foundation requires a sketch, blueprint, or outline to have a clear picture of what you need. Once you have a finished blueprint and are ready to pitch it’s time to act. Diagnose your feedback and results to make any updates or improvements. Working in silence allows you to perform at your best and com plete important tasks. September 25th-26th: when you complete your projects, you become aware of the direction to go to open doors for yourself.

A winning streak week to hit a double grand slam and a slam dunk while grandma bakes her favorite cake or pie or even makes a main dish you like. Your ancestors are rewarding you for the effort you made through your heart commitment. For those who are just starting it’s not over, yet you have time to change when you are ready and have had enough. Take the lead while accept ing your royalties, rewards, recognition as the universe always rewards those who do a great deed. Sept. 22nd & 30th you are blazing hot as you are amazing and a bit over whelmed. Remember the working bees in the background.

When change occurs, it moves fast in the air formed like hurricanes, floods like water overpouring and lightning strikes faster than a wink of an eye yet you are in midst of it all and remain untouchable. When you are guided with the su pernatural power you are heavily protected as you continue to walk the path you are on. The alpha and omega is a beautiful twist of turn that seems magical and is occurring right before your very eyes. Sept. 23rd-24th no words can ex press the feeling and what you are witnessing in your life. Gratitude.

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Jordannah Elizabeth, AmNews writer and best-selling author of “She Raised Her Voice! 50 Black Women Who Sang Their Way Into Music History” brings her candor and insight to the world of astrolo gy. On sale September 13, “Astrol ogy for Black Girls: A Beginner’s Guide for Black Girls Who Look to the Stars” is an honest, open ex ploration of what the stars reveal for Black girls who are interested in harnessing and cultivating the power of the zodiac, and bringing that power and understanding to their lives and the lives of those around them.

Award-winning AmNews writer launches guide to the stars

works featured in five programs includes Pam Tanowitz, Chris topher Wheeldon, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Bavar ian State Ballet (Germany), Com pagnie Hervé Koubi (France), Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Dutch National Ballet (Netherlands), Gibney Dance, Kyiv City Ballet (Ukraine), Nrity agram Dance Ensemble (India), and San Francisco Ballet. For more information visit paceproject.org/informationTools:thefromtheProjectacontinues2022-tickets-400713032467com/e/virtual-roots-party-sept-termoreAshleyAshleyaPartyWeeks’forDance/www.nycitycenter.org/pdps/Fallhttps://Sept.24–(Virtual)EdisaDELIRIOUSDanceRootsreturnsandwillincludediscussionwithBrookeandDiamondfromtheFreeDiamondCampaign.Forinformationandtoregisvisithttps://www.eventbrite.Sept.26-Oct.1–LeslieParkeramultiyearprojectwithcreativeresidencyatDanspacetoexplorethearchivesandphysicallocationofDanspacethe1950stothepresentforworldpremiereof“Divinationimaginehome.”Formorevisithttps://dans ni bien ni todo lo contrario” good nor bad, just the opposite), and more. For more information visit

Dance Calendar

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Sept. 27-Oct. 2 – Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca return to the Joyce with repertory and new works led by Barrio and Ar tistic Director Martín Santan gelo. On the program is “In

Albert Ibokwe Khoza in Robyn Orlin’s “And so you see…our honourable blue sky and ever enduring sun…can only be consumed slice by slice…” (John Hogg Dance Umbrella photo)

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Bring on the fall with a vari ety of dance performances. At NYLA, South African choreog rapher Robyn Orlin presents Albert Ibokwe Khoza in “And so you see…our honourable blue sky and ever enduring sun…can only be consumed slice by slice” Sept. 22-24. The solo, a New York premiere, “…was created in re sponse to South Africa’s recent celebration of 20 years of freedom and contains Orlin’s trademark mix of forms, expressions and genre. Orlin describes the perfor mance as “…an ironical playful body, caught between sin, trans formation, decay and brilliance, using the ‘seven deadly sins,’ on a journey through a ‘requiem to humanity’ with the third world still on stage and the first world paying to be part of the show…” according to the release. For more information visit ofCenter,Fallso-you-see/newyorklivearts.org/event/and-https://ALSOTHISMONTH:Sept.21-Oct.2–Forthe19thforDanceFestivalatCitytheinternationalarraydanceartists,companiesand

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This book provides the per fect introduction to astrological charts including the sun, moon, rising signs, houses, elements, and more. As a life-long astrology practitioner, Jordannah Elizabeth addresses the role of astrology in Black communities, how to prac tice both faith and astrology, how to talk to family and friends about the stars, and how to use the zodiac for personal empowerment. Com plete with four-color illustrations by Chellie Carroll throughout, this beautiful book will capture the imagination of middle-grade Black girls for years to come.

org/shows/lazarus-2022tionproduction.dependentlyrus”ofny,torthe50tickets/fall-22nycballet.com/season-and-mationphonytheJustinareCenter.FallYorkpremieredad-barrio-noche-flamencajoyce.org/performances/solehttps://www.Sept.28–KyleAbrahamwillanewworkatNewCityBallet’stenthannualFashionGalaatLincolnAlso,ontheprogramworksbyGiannaReisen,Peck,andafinalefromGeorgeBalanchine“SyminC.”Formoreinforvisithttps://www.Sept.30-Oct.16–Celebratingyearsofwork,PingChong,founderandArtisticDirecofPingChong+Compawillpresentareimagining“Lazarus”1972–2022.“LazawasPingChong’sfirstincreatedtheaterFormoreinformavisithttps://www.lamama.

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of mental illness and fantastical im agery and the other through reali ty and the physicality of being lost. As the careers of these writers unfold, it would be beneficial and positive to pay close attention to the structure and beauty of their writing. These books are the foun dations of their personal styles and ability to execute the articulation of a character’s perspective. “The Furrows” and “We Are All So Good at Smiling” are already refined and reveal a glimpse of what they are ca pable of through the gracefulness of their current voices. They have the ability to become masterful, and in a world where Black women nov elists and their stories have been overlooked and under-published, the newfound inclusiveness in major publishing offers these writ ers, and others, opportunities to hone their craft—to keep writing and explore as many complex and interesting scenarios and circum stances as they choose.

an imprint publisher of Macmillan, in 2020. Her latest book due out in October 2022 is entitled “We Are All So Good at Smiling,” her second

Victory Is Assured: Uncollect ed Writings of Stanley Crouch by Stanley Crouch, Edited by Glenn Mott (Liveright)

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Both authors, who are just be ginning their careers as novelists, unfold the worlds of their protag onists in their unique ways. Both books are written through the eyes of young people. McBride choos es to embed fantasy and magical elements to embolden and push the conflict of her character’s de pressive predicament. And Serpell chooses to focus on the feeling, the inner experience and the pain alongside the gripping detail of the mystery of the swallowing of a girl’s younger sibling. They approach the experience of a young child in dif ferent ways: one through the lens

You Don’t Know Us Negroes and Other Essays by Zora Neale Hur ston, Introduction and Edited by

“You Don’t Know Us Negroes” is the highly anticipated new book of essays from the deeply pro found Black writer, Zora Neale Hurston. The carefully crafted as sortment of essays, gathered by Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Gen evieve West, span over 30 years from the beginning of the Harlem Renaissance to educational inte gration. Hurston’s work “articu lates the beauty and authenticity of Black life as only she could. Collectively, these essays show case the roles enslavement and Jim Crow have played in inten sifying Black people’s inner lives and culture rather than destroy ing it.” This collection is a his torical addition to Hurston’s culmination of work that has been emerging since the 2000s. “You Don’t Know Us Negroes” is indispensable literary work for the Black book collector and Black literary enthusiast.

New novels from masterful writ ers Namwali Serpell and Amber Mc Bride are available this fall. Serpell, a Zambian-American novelist and a professor of English at Harvard University, has offered her second novel, “The Furrows,” following her award-winning debut, 2019’s “The Old Drift.” Serpell’s depth and abil ity to intertwine emotion and nar rative storytelling create a searing story of mourning and mystery. In “The Furrows,” the narrator is Cas sandra, or Cee, who recounts the story of how, when she was 12, her 7-year-old brother, Wayne, disap peared beneath the ocean’s waves, “‘the great grooves in the water’ like furrows in a field,” writes The New Yorker.Amber

pital for treatment of clinical de pression. When she meets a boy named Faerry, she recognizes they both have magic in the marrow of their bones. And when Faerry and his family move to the same street, the two start to realize that their lifelines may have twined and un twined many times before,” de scribes Feiwel & Friends.

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New collections from literary titans Zora Neale Hurston, Stanely Crouch emerge

critics. His poignant and intellec tually engrossing writing style has been a source of cultural fervor and conversation beginning with his contributions to The Village Voice as a staunch and provok ing cultural critic. Crouch’s legacy places him at the pinnacle of Black criticism, making “Victory

Stanley Crouch, who passed away in 2020, is known as one of the world’s most auspicious jazz

young adult novel following her debut, “Me: Moth.” The book tells the story of the young Whimsy who finds themselves “back in the hos

New books from two Black women novelists arrive this fall

By JORDANNAH ELIZABETH

The essay collection in Black American literature has been a source of intellectual assertion of an array of thoughts and com mentary on culture, existential examination and perception and different forms of expression: cre ative nonfiction, journalism and personal essays. Collections are also opportunities for editors to compile and curate the work of influential writers, oftentimes, posthumously.

Is Assured” a collection that offers relief to those who still grieve the writer’s voice and impact. Editor Glenn Mott assembles the writer’s previously unpublished works and pieces found on his computer fol lowing his unexpected death. For those who have followed Crouch’s work since the beginning, young

It is nothing less than reassur ing that the continuation of the exploration of these writers is ac tively creating new works for the world to discover. We mustn’t take for granted the consistent mining of writing from writers like Crouch and Hurston. Their work pre serves the integrity of Black liter ature and is likely to inspire a new generation of Black writers, au thors and cultural critics.

“James Baldwin: Collected Essays,” “The Collect ed Poetry of Nikki Giovanni,” Toni Morrison’s “The Source of SelfRegard: Selected Essays, Speech es, and Meditations” and “The Complete Collected Poems of Maya Angelou” are collections that have touched readers all over the world. There are two collected works emerging in 2022 and 2023 that promise to quickly be added to the Black literary and journal istic canon for their historical rel evance and contribution and as undeniable sources of Black ex cellence.

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writers who are excited to delve into the modern work of a criti cism titan, and every reader who sits between the spectrum of fan and the inquisitive student.

McBride is a lesser-known author whose prose and touching literary language acquired a twobook deal with Feiwel & Friends,

On Sept. 12 the former Cort Theatre was renamed the James Earl Jones The atre in honor of this phenomenal theater and film legend. Many celebrities were on hand that day to celebrate this great oc casion including James Earl Jones. While I was not able to attend this event, I recent ly received a personal, private tour of the theater by Robert E. Wankel, chairman and CEO of the Shubert Organization, which deemed Jones worthy of this honor. I was taken into the theater and shown all of its $47 million renovations and magnificence by Wankel and Mark Schweppe, vice presi dent, theater operations.

“We bought the land next door and built this building on it,” Wankel proudly shared. Taking the elevator to the fifth floor we stepped out to the mechanical areas. Walk ing down to the fourth floor we stepped into a massive, gorgeous rehearsal hall with a brand-new hardwood floor and a right wall completely covered by mirrors, along

In the lower level stands a screen display ing photos of James Earl Jones in productions. Recalling when Jones was there for the ribbon-cutting, Wankel said, “We brought James in, the curtain was down. We sat him down and we took up the curtain, he lit up like a Christmas tree. Then he told us how this was the first theater he worked in. He had one line, ‘Mrs. Rosen berg, dinner is served.’ Open ing night he was with two superstars and he stuttered through the whole night. He told the story of how he was a stutterer and now he has become the most famous voice in the world.”

behold. A modern annex truly gives the theater a beautiful expansion. They built the 5-story building to give the theater public space and it is accommodat ing in so many ways. Starting on the first floor, there were five dressing rooms for the stars of the productions, along with a bathroom. From the dressing rooms I was taken to the additional wing space on the stage. From the stage, when you look up, the theater is lit with the assistance of 400 LED fixtures, which had not been the case before. When you stand in front of the stage you can view the restored scene of Marie Antoinette painted above the stage. The theme of Marie Antoinette has been restored throughout the theater, from paintings of her delicately placed on the walls along the stairs, to the bust of her in the lobby entrance. They replaced the Tiffany glass that was originally part of the inside of the main theater., and there are now wheelchair-ac cessible locations in the orchestra, mezza nine, and balcony along with an elevator

Entering the theater in the balcony area, you could clearly look down and see the stage, and the seats were incredibly comfortable to sit in. (In case you were wondering, there are 1,047 seats in this enormous theater).

Stepping out of the the ater Wankel pointed out the marque to me. Divided in three sections it reads “James Earl Jones.” And on the side of the theater, high above, the sign reads “Jones” identi fying the location of the the ater from far away. There’s also the sign that declares “Ohio State Murders” with a photo of Audra McDonald who will star in the newly named theater’s first produc tion. Everything is absolutely thrilling to see and experience.

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There are offices on the interstation floor for theater staff. On the second level, mez zanine, which gives access to box seats, there are no stairs, but instead there is open space to accommodate people with wheel chairs. They would come off the elevator and go straight to their seat. From this box seat, your eyes are again able to appreciate the beauty of the Marie Antoinette scene vividly depicted above the stage.

On the lower level we see the orchestra pit as well, and there are passageways that lead to the front of the house for the actors to go through and restrooms for the crew.

By LINDA ARMSTRONG Special to the AmNews

From the time I entered the building I was enthralled by the stunning, de tailed and delicate designs. Renovat ed by Kostow Greenwood Architects, the theater is truly something impressive to

with more dressing rooms. On the side on any level of the theater there are windows to give you a view of the happenings out side. A lovely standing light illuminates the stairs and reaches the height of the five floors. It’s absolutely stunning and it gives the space a warm and welcoming feeling.

New James Earl Jones Theatre: Gorgeous inside and out

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Mark Schweppe, vice president, theater operations and Robert E. Wankel, chairman and CEO of the Shubert Organization in the newly renovated James Earl Jones Theatre (Linda Armstrong photo)

There are ladies’ rooms on every level (and I had to check those out of course). The the ater originally only had restrooms in the lower level with a total of four water closets for women, and three urinals and one water closet for men. Now there are bathrooms on every floor in this breathtaking theater, which will definitely help those before-performance or intermission lines move with greater speed.

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that can take people up. There’s a whole new rigging system, and the stage was dropped five inches in order to address a sitsightline issue: the original stage stood too high for some of the audience to see the performers’ feet; this is now no longer a problem. Every level now also has a bar to serve patrons.

Thelonious Monk at Minton's Playhouse circa September 1947 (William P. Gottlieb photo)

The theme, “Jazz Appre ciation Day,” is a part of the effort of New York State Sen. Cordell Cleare “to nurture and sustain the beginnings of a positive new cultural renaissance in Harlem that promotes community dig nity and distinction.”

For more information contact: Brook lyn Blues Society 929-271-2259 or visit brooklynbluessociety.org.

On Sept. 28 the San Juan Hill series continues, same time same FREE space. The Chileanborn, NYC-based visual artist María Verónica San Martín captures spirits of displacement and remembrance in her collage work.

“In some way, I feel it is my purpose to open the gateway to some and to bring others back to the realization that blues music is an inte gral part of their rich heritage,” stated Reddy.

New York City officials demolished Seneca Village, a vibrant community where prosper ous Black landowners resided. That commu nity was demolished to build Central Park like the building of Lincoln Center complex at the expense of Blacks and people of color being forced out of their homes. These two major constructions constitute a pattern of demoli tion and displacement of people of color. Just a point to remember during all this celebration.

Elio Villafranca and the Jazz Syncopators, two shows each night with three shows on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The pianist Villafranca brings his native Cuban rhythmic roots to the stage infused with Caribbean sounds and straight-ahead jazz. His ensemble will in clude alto saxophonist, soprano and flute Steve Wilson, alto/tenor and flute Vincent Herring, trumpeter Steve Norris, bassist Edward Perez, drummer Dion Parson, and percussionist Mauricio Herrera. For reservations visit the website smoke jazz.com or call 212-864-6662.

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This multi-part observance of the inheri tors of San Juan Hill’s history will bring Am sterdam Houses’ elder residents to the Atrium to publicly build creative oral histories in col laboration with Sydnie L. Mosley Dances.

star band no matter how you slice it with swinging tunes from Lee Morgan, saxo phonist Joe Henderson and original Hen dersonSeptembercompositions.29-Oct. 2, Smoke welcomes

During the pandemic, The Jazz Gallery, the small little jazz club with the big sound where creativity flourishes, took time to renovate and expand their space. What they are now presenting is a much more spacious area, a modern lounge with comfortable seating and a small bar (wine and non-alcoholic beverag es only) all totally separate from the perfor mance area space. There is also a VIP room and most importantly a spacious area for mu sicians to relax, change or just practice a few notes. The club, located at 1156 Broadway, has a new entrance on 27th Street, located on the 5th floor; it is one of those elusive NYC in stitutions with no signage up since the build ing is landmarked and it isn’t allowed.

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In honor of his great contribution, the in augural John Coltrane Jazz Festival will be held Sept. 24, at Marcus Garvey Park (124th Street & 5th Avenue) from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. The FREE all-day jazz event is part of state sena tor Cordell Cleare’s celebration of “First Jazz Appreciation Day.” It is also the day after Coltrane’s birthday (Sept. 23, 1926).

The parade of incredible saxophonists to play will include Bill Saxton, TK Blue, Pa tience Higgins, Alvin Flythe, Todd Herbert, Sweet Lee Odom, and John S. Mannan. They will be joined by various rhythm sec tions to play the music of John Coltrane from his time with Miles Davis’ “First Great Quintet,” his recordings with Thelonious Monk and his own innovative recordings with both Atlantic and Impulse! Records.

Smoke Jazz and Supper Club (2751 Broadway between 105th & 106th Streets), the only jazz club on the upper westside, recently celebrated the grand opening of its newly renovated expansion since open ing in 1994. The club with the addition of two adjacent storefronts is obviously more spacious but there was never a concern over being crowded at Smoke. Although many regulars will miss hanging out in the back little corner behind the bar, some what squeezed but happy standing next to co-owner Paul Stache, who often served as the club’s soundman. Well, forget that corner—the long mahogany bar is now located in the outer lobby, on the right as you enter. Customers can no longer enjoy the show from the bar, there is a beautiful velvet (burgundy/red) curtain separating the main room from the entrance and bar.

NEA Jazz Master bassist, composer and ed ucator Reggie Workman, recognized for his work with Coltrane, will open the all-day fes tival, at 1:30 p.m. Workman appeared on the saxophonist’s “Live at the Village Vanguard Sessions” and recorded with a second bass ist (Art Davis) on the album “Olé ” (Atlantic Records 1961). Workman will be joined by

Her passion to help keep blues (Black music) striving, inspired her to form the nonprofit organization, Brooklyn Blues Society.

On Sept. 24, the “Command Performance” will take place at Brooklyn Commons (495 Flatbush Ave. Brooklyn), 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Featured artists will include singer/guitarist and emcee Michael Hill, singer/songwriter and guitarist Clarence Spady, Beareather & The Brown Liquor Sounds, the Antoinette Montague Experience, who sings for all sea sons blues to jazz to soul and in between, and Brooklyn’s own soul/blues singer, The Alexis P. Suter Band, will end the evening.

and played there, and it was where the Am sterdam News was founded by James Ander son, in 1909. He produced the paper in his home on 65th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, hence the name Amsterdam News.

My most recent Jazz Gallery visits demon strated the total commitment to the music and its introduction to the sounds of jazz that aren’t witnessed at your average jazz club.

The cornetist Graham Haynes featuring per cussionist Adam Rudolph, who enlisted elec tronics, as well as Graham’s playing a bass version of the kora (African instrument). The duo went over the edge of jazz realism music that awakened and inspired.

For a complete listing of the San Juan Hill Series visit the website: lincolncenter.org

“I am going through all of Coltrane’s music and will select some special pieces that we played together,” saidOtherWorkman.performers on the lineup include tap dancer Omar Edwards, Sister Zoc, Akako, vocalist Lori Hartman, and Sweet Lee Odom among others.

The Jazz Legacy of San Juan Hill will unfold Sept. 22 at the David Rubenstein Atrium (61 W. 62nd St.), at 7:30 p.m. “Sounds of San Juan Hill” will venture back to the dance halls and jazz clubs of San Juan Hill of the late 1800s and early 1900s with host Loren Schoenberg (saxophonist and senior scholar at The Na tional Jazz Museum) and special guest. San Juan Hill was the home and neighbor hood for the creative spirits of many artists. James P. Johnson, Benny Carter, and Thelo nious Monk (where he was visited by Randy Weston, John Coltrane and Bud Powell) are just three of the legendary artists who lived

On Sept. 29, it’s San Juan Hill Day: Con necting at the Seams. Once home to the larg est Black community in New York City and later a significant Puerto Rican population, San Juan Hill was demolished between the 1940s and 1950s as part of the “urban re newal” plan, now referred to as gentrifica tion that created the Lincoln Center campus and other major developments. While many families were displaced to other neighbor hoods in New York City and beyond, a siz able number of residents moved to the nearby Amsterdam Houses.

Stache says he is looking for a chef but for now, he has taken on the chef duties which is what he did when the club first opened in 1994. He looks good in his chef outfit and hey his salmon is smokin’! On the evening of my visit the Eddie Henderson Quintet was in full force, with alto saxophonist Donald Harrison, pianist George Cable, bassist Gerald Cannon, and drummer Lenny White. That’s an all-

In the annals of jazz, John Coltrane re mains one of the most influential alto sax ophonists and composers to hit the planet. His innovative sound, from ballads to soul-searching avant-garde spirituals, will always be an inspirational source for listen ers, as well as aspiring students.

baritone saxophonist Jason Marshall, pianist Yayoy Ikawa, guitarist Omri Diora Bar, drummer Darrell Smith and vocalist Chi Westfelt.

The Blues is alive and shoutin’ at the 12th Big Eyed Blues Festival Sept. 22, 24 and 25 with perfor mances in various Brooklyn venues. The Blues Festival was conceived by blues singer Beareather Reddy, to provide a showcase venue for talented blues singers.

The bassist and composer Dezron Doug las presented his long awaited TJG Fellow ship Commission entitled “Not Too Suite.” Hopefully, it will be recorded for the world to hear. “The title is a play on words. I used this title because as a composer this is my first suite, as a Black man I grew up in a culture that put way too much sugar in their coffee, and the obvious…coffee!” Well, in a play of words the band was hot, they were steaming, they didn’t use cream only organic ingredi ents, serious instrumentation jazz in and out swinging in all dimensions with award win ning drummer Jonathan Blake, pianist Glenn Zaleski and vocalist Sachal Vasandani. Douglas moved in and out, his basslines walkin’ and talkin’ with rhythmic deliver ance, the reason why Jackie McLean men tored and kept him as his bassist. He, like his mentor, is introducing young musicians to the stage like his trumpeter Akili Brad ley along with saxophonist Chris Lewis, two young musicians to keep abreast of—they are on their way to becoming jazz staples.

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In 1947, the company published the only known issue of All-Negro Comics, a 48-page standard-sized comic book with a typical glossy cover and newsprint interior. As to the run of that issue, no count has been published, though there was ap parently other Black comic books in existence at that time, according to comic book historianStanford Car penter, who noted that “While there were a few heroic images of Blacks cre ated by Blacks, such Jive Gray comic strip and All-Negro Comics, there images did not circulate outside of precivil rights segregated Black communities.” Orrin, as described by writer Tom Christopher, “Cocreated the features in the comic along with the artists, who includ ed his brother, George J. Evans Jr., two other Philadelphia cartoon ists, one of whom was John Terrell, and the other named Cooper, and

One of the lead features in the 1947 edition was “Ace Harlem,” an African American police detec tive who like other characters “Lion Man and Bubba,” was mainly creat ed to inspire African Americans and fairly represent their cultural her itage. Orrin’s attempt to publish a second issue floundered when he was unable to purchase the re quired newsprint, which was ru mored to be an obstacle devised by white publishers who began issuing their own Black-themed titles.

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And digging into the work of Christopher and Carpenter, mentioned above, may lead to more about Orrin’s early years and his struggle against discrimination.

He came of age at the dawn of the 20th century and lived until the postBlack Power phase.

Last week’s profile of trailblaz ing sci-fi writer Octavia Butler men tioned her passion for comic books and strips as a young person, and that brought to mind the creations of Orrin Cromwell Evans. If you don’t know much about the publication of Black comic books and strips in newspapers then you probably know little about Orrin.

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first Black reporters on general as signment with a white publication. Despite racial taunting and death threats, Orrin was a fearless reporter and was often caught in the throes of white reaction, including an incident in which he was denied entry to a press conference on the pioneering avia tor Charles Lind

Researching the lives of Evans’ chroniclers such as Stanford Carpen ter and Tom Christopher might prove rewarding.

There is a biographical gap be tween his dropping out of school in the eighth grade and his arrival at the highly-regarded Black newspa per The Philadelphia Tribune as a teenager. By the early 1930s, he was the only Black reporter on the staff of The Philadelphia Record where he covered race issues in the armed ser vices during World War II. And in this capacity may have been among the

Sept. 20, 1885: Pianist Jelly Roll Morton was born in New Orleans. He died in 1941.

He was born in 1902 in Steelton, Pennsylvania. His father, George Evans Sr., was fair enough to pass for white and his much darker skinned mother, Maude Wilson Evans, often had to pretend to be the family maid when strangers visited them. Clear ly, this racial complexity left young Orrin with a challenging identity path to negotiate. Whether this had a consequence on his early exit from the classroom is left to conjecture.

, and The Crisis, the organ of the NAACP. The pop ularity of his stories convinced him that he could reach a larger audi ence with a comic book. That op portunity came when The Record was closed during an extended strike in 1947. With his partners the sports editor Bill Driscoll and Harry T. Saylor, the former editor of The Record, Orrin was a cofounder of All-Negro Comics, Inc. and he was the president.

a Baltimore artist who signed his work Cravat. The cartoonists prob ably wrote their own scripts, and there was further editorial input by Bill Driscoll.”

At some point he married Florence and they had one child, Hope.

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Sept. 20, 1958: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was stabbed in Harlem by a deranged Black woman.Sept.21, 1909: Kwame Nkrumah was the first prime minister/ president of Ghana. He died in 1972.

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From 1962 until his death in 1971 in Philadelphia, Orrin worked at the Chester Times and the Philadel phia Bulletin. He was the recipient of many tributes and awards—the Urban League of Pennsylvania, the NAACP, and a scholarship was cre ated in his name. In 2011, he and his brother were posthumously given the ECBACC Pioneer Lifetime Achievement Award for the creation of All-Negro Comics. Three years later, Orrin was elected to the Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame as pres ident of All-Negro Comics.

Thecare.scheduled hearing on the soli tary ban will be next week on Wednes day, Sept. 28 at 11 a.m.

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book artist for Marvel as Spider man was his favorite superhero at the time. He dropped out of high school to enroll in the The Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in Kingston, Ja maica, attending for three years before emigrating to the U.S.

Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams

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quickly announced that Russ was leaving office, and he’s splitting the roles of NYCHA’s chair and CEO.

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Victor Pate is from New York Cam paign for Alternatives to Isolat ed Confinement, co-director of the #HALTSolitaryConfinement cam paign, and a formerly incarcerat ed person. Pate insisted that the gap between the state law being passed and actual implementation in Rikers Island is wide. Some state prisons have alternatives to solitary, like res idential rehabilitative units, where they can’t be separated from the pop ulation for no more than 15 days. He said that there’s still a lack of transfor mative and wraparound services in some cases for prisoners.

While the city searches for a new CEO, Adams tapped NYCHA Executive Vice President of Legal Affairs Lisa BovaHiatt to serve in the interim.

PSEG is essentially the same thing as solitary. She is proud of the superma jority on the council that will likely overrule Mayor Adams.

“A common definition of harm re duction is just meeting people where they’re at,” said Berthy. “It’s a philos ophy of public health and politics. I would say in New York City it started in the early ’90s through the efforts of ACT UP to establish the first needle exchange to address the spread of HIV/AIDs drug users.”

COBA President Benny Boscio said that there is “no doubt” that not having serious consequences for vi olent crimes committed by incarcer ated persons while in jail is causing the increase in violence. Boscio at tributed a “99% increase in stab bings and slashings in Fiscal Year ’22” to the elimination of solitary or similar“Correctionpractices.Officers have been handcuffed from separating vio lent offenders from nonviolent in mates, which has only emboldened violent inmates to continue to attack others with impunity,” said Boscio in a statement. “All of this comes at a time when the City Council is pre paring to eliminate punitive segrega tion completely, which will literally throw gasoline on the fire, jeopardiz ing thousands of lives.”

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Of course, correctional staff at COBA, the Correction Officers’ Be nevolent Association, heartily dis agree with the ban.

“The Department has been in com

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tions NYCHA is involved in which extend beyond the scope of inhouse counsel. With NYCHA facing a funding crisis, it is essential to have transparency about these kinds of expenses in order to iden tify patterns and prevent avoidable damage or unnecessary waste.”

On the city side, Pate and others are working on the “veto-proof bill,” given that a majority of the city council members already support it and will override Mayor Adams if he vetoes it, to force the DOC to end solitary con finement in any form. Pate said the best way to protect corrections offi cers and inmates is to have mutual and humane treatment on both sides. He maintains that solitary just exacer bates behaviors and mental health issues from offenders.

Berthy noted that Mayor Eric Adams has expressed support for the overdose prevention centers, and the former DOHMH commissioner, Dr. David Choksi, recently published the first peer-reviewed data on the cen ters in the city.

“Countless families in our city have been torn apart by opioids but I’m proud that New York City is leading the way in overdose prevention and taking action to save lives—because a crisis does not wait, and neither can we. Overdose prevention cen ters keep neighborhoods and people struggling with substance use safe. Now is the time to expand access to OPCs and do so in an equitable way across New York City,” he stated.

Berthy said that the scale of the

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Yorkers and the pandemic only exac erbated this crisis. Today, one of our city’s residents loses their life to an overdose every three hours, so it is es sential we use every tool in our arse nal to tackle the overdose crisis,” said Adams on Aug. 6 in a statement.

through two separate, compet itive grant programs: a $7 mil lion fund to acquire or expand existing gunshot detection technology, and a $10 million fund to acquire or expand ex isting Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technol ogy to combat a spike in vehi cle thefts believed to be driving more serious, violent crime in NewBothJersey.programs are aimed at providing law enforcement agencies with money to invest in technology-driven strate gies to reduce violent crime, make communities safer, and saveARPlives.grants are available to state, local, and Tribal govern ments across the country to support their response to and recovery from the COVID-19 public health emergency. Vi olent crime is recognized as a public health challenge ex acerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.Through the $10 million ALPR program, a portion of the funding will be allocat ed to the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) to deploy units along major roadways that run throughout the state. Intelli gence gathered will be shared by NJSP in real-time through the Regional Operations Intel ligence Center and Real Time Crime Centers operated by the NJSP with relevant law en forcement partners as appro priate for investigative and operational need.

agencies had 8,485 “unique admin istrations” of naloxone, said the state report. Administrations in 2020 were also reported as being higher on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, highlighting the need for opioid an tagonists to be available over week ends, said the state report.

The city and state’s main approach to battling the opioid epidemic is through policies centered around “harm reduction” or the implemen tation of public health programming to prevent death from opioid over doses. Biz Berthy, formerly the Drug Users Union Organizer at VOCALNY, said that harm reduction at least makes drug use more safe and inter venes with overdoses.

The bill, Intro 56-A, mandates the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) help prevent opioid overdoses in nightlife busi nesses. Opioids are defined by the state health department as prescrip tion opioid pain relievers. This in cludes hydrocodone, oxycodone, fentanyl and morphine as well as il legal opioids like heroin, fentanyl, andTheopium.businesses will keep opioid antagonists, Narcan (Naloxone med ication), on site and free of charge for patrons in the event of an over dose emergency. This bill would also require DOHMH to offer free train ing to staff on how to administer the nasal spray or injection. Nalox one is usually administered by EMS or medical staff. In 2020 alone, EMS

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In response to the Amsterdam News’ inquiry, the DOC stated that they have been “in compliance” with the HALT Act since April 2022 and have also ended the use of PSEG and Restrictive Housing Units (RHUs). The DOC said that they currently rely on Enhanced Supervision Housing (ESH) and other “less restrictive housing op tions” to safely house individuals who have committed violent acts, have been found in possession of a scalpel or other dangerous weapon, or who have a history of serious violence.

The DOC claims that a person in ESH is allowed a minimum of seven hours out of their cell. They did not specify if this was daily, weekly, or cu mulative over a designated period. Outside of that the DOC said that their dedicated corrections officers rely on their training and lived expe riences to engage with the population and keep people safe. They added that many of the staff come from the same communities as those in their custo dial

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conditions,” said Williams in a statement. “This legislation will provide the public with a sense of the financial cost of those failures and an accounting for legal ac

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lead sponsor to pass a bill in the his tory of the city council. It will go into effect next January in 2023.

The DOC said ESH is a progressive level housing system that was origi nally created in 2015 for young incar cerated adults, 22 and older.

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“Not only does solitary not make us any safer but it shows that it’s also widely recognized by human rights organizations to literally be torture,” said Cabán, “and something we should not be participating in.”

Bateman’s primary focus is sci ence fiction and fantasy art en compassing such a wide range of subject matter he considers it practically impossible to have artist block. He spends his late nights honing his skills, con stantly learning, and working to become a better artist.

“The opioid epidemic has already taken the lives of thousands of New

pliance with the HALT Act since April 2022 and no longer administers puni tive segregation. We rely on a restric tive housing model that will create a safer and more humane environment for our staff and other individuals in custody,” said a DOC spokesperson.

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cerated at 18 for robbery and weapons possession. He said he has “profound” psychological collateral damage from hallucinations and isolation. He’s been out for 25 years and said he still has problems being in elevators or small spaces because of his time of ap proximately two years in solitary.

overdose crisis is so massive, how ever, that adding opioid antagonists to businesses won’t necessarily reach the majority of the population that usesShedrugs.suggested that eventually city wide and statewide overdose preven tion centers would be more effective in addressing the crisis under The Safer Consumption Services Act (SCS Act). Since opening in Novem ber 2021, the two overdose centers in East Harlem and Washington Heights operated by OnPoint NYC have inter vened in hundreds of potential over doses to avert injury or death. Berthy said the great thing about these cen ters is that they conduct extensive drug checks and will alert the com munity to “bad batches.”

This is a space that has never been carved out for Blacks. But thanks to this incredible collab oration between BTC and BAA, a space at the table is final ly being made. The fellowship is now in its second year. It is so exciting to have fellowships offered to Black students that

AmNews: Looking at the makeup of most of the admin istrative positions in the theater, why is this program so impera tive to encourage equity, diver sity, access and inclusion in the theater business?

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ie. “I’m so thankful for the union carpenters and contractors for their efforts to support youth throughout the city, especially in the Bronx. I look forward to con tinuing to partner with them in the“Itfuture.”iscritical that we provide children with the resources to be successful in the classroom. Having the proper supplies can make all the difference in a stu dent’s education,” stated State Senator Jamaal Bailey. “Let’s con tinue to make education a priori ty and ensure that all students are prepared to prosper. I appreciate all of the work that union car penters and contractors put into these events throughout the city.”

AmNews : It is amazing to think of these fellowships hap pening in BAA offices in New York City, Baltimore, Boston, Cincinnati, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Louisville, Minneap olis, Salt Lake City and Seat tle. How many students that are either college juniors/seniors or recent graduates participate at each location.

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If you are a college junior/ senior or recent graduate you currently have a chance to apply for the Black Theatre Co alition (BTC)/Broadway Across America (BAA) Fellowships. The fellowship application can be found at www.BroadwayFel lows.com and must be in by Sep tember 30, 2022 for the spring semester. When we think of fel lowships that have to do with the arts we think of acting, pro ducing, directing, but did you know that there is a whole other world that is happening behind the scenes at productions?

BT: This program operates like an on-the-job/seminar style course. Fellows in each market will spend 20 hours in our local offices where they will learn about topics ranging from tick eting, producing, finance, pro gramming and more. Once a week, all of the fellows will join a Zoom session for a cross-mar ket training where our executives lead a presentation on a specific area of commercial theater. The hope is that the coupling of both group learning and in-person practice will equip these fellows

feature interaction with Black people who are in the behindthe-scenes business of theater rightRecentlynow. the AmNews spoke with Bree Turner, the program director of the BTC/BAA Fel lowship.

AmNews: In the 14-week pro gram, spring semester 2023, participants get part-time, paid positions 20hours/week in the ater administration to learn how to tour Broadway, what does that involve exactly?

“Giving back to our community members in need is vital in order to uplift our entire city,” stated Assembly Member Carl Heast

BT : The idea for this program was born from a collaboration between the Black Theatre Co alition and the John Gore Or ganization/Broadway Across America in the wake of the tragic loss of George Floyd. The program’s mission is to address and combat a lack of racial rep resentation on Broadway both on and off the stage.

ator Jamaal Bailey, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Assem bly Member Karines Reyes, As sembly Member Kenny Burgos, Assembly Member Nathalia Fer nandez, Council Member Kevin Riley, Council Member Eric Di nowitz, and even sponsored the Diamond in the Rough Youth Basketball initiative. In Queens, they partnered

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AmNews : This is the second year of the BTC/BAA Fellowship, where did the idea for this pro gram come from?

BT : The Black Theatre Coali tion (BTC) and Broadway Across America (BAA), with sponsor

AmNews : What are the roles that the two organizations in volved in these fellowships play?

ship from the John Gore Organi zation (JGO) work in tandem to recruit and mentor the fellows throughout the 14-week pro gram. The fellows are based in Broadway Across America offic es around the country and work with both BAA and JGO to learn the ins and outs of commercial theater and presenting. BTC plays an integral role in recruit ment for the program, as they help connect their networks to this opportunity and shepherd them through the process.

with the tools necessary to build a successful career in the theater business.

AmNews: How important is it in this business to have theater pro fessionals and mentors that are

BT: Programs like this are es sential if we want to continue to diversify and make space for people of color in the theater in dustry. I remember, as a Black woman, feeling nervous about whether or not I could be suc cessful here, since I didn’t see many others who looked like me doing theater behind the scenes. My hope is that our program can provide both education and in still a confidence that young, Black people are successful here.

cants we receive this cycle. We had six fellows last year—three in New York and three in cities around the country—and are hoping to increase that number this year.

free haircuts, new sneakers, and families received fresh pro duce donated from INCA Relief NY. Union carpenters and con tractors also supported Council Member Moya’s annual back-toschool block party that brought family fun and resources to Queens“Unioncommunities.carpenters believe in setting strong foundations––both in New York City’s infrastructures and in our communities,” stated Executive Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Geiger. “Building a better future for our city starts with supporting youth and their edu cation. I’m so proud of our part nership with union contractors and the countless elected offi cials who dedicated their time to uplifting our neighbors during back-to-school season.”

With the start of a new school year, the New York City & Vicin ity District Council of Carpen ters participated in community events throughout the city to pro vide students with school sup plies and other resources. They partnered with local elected of ficials and community organiza tions on 19 events throughout the City. Union carpenters and con

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BT: We are flexible with the number of fellows in each market and are excited to see the appli

Union carpenters and contractors bring backpacks and school supplies to students at Back-to-School drives

and Trainmen (BLET) and SMART Transportation Division, who represent 125,000 active and retired rail employees, issued a joint statement declaring, “We listened when our

The report found that Black women experience higher rates of death from breast cancer because of a myriad of fac tors, including “barriers to early diagno sis, the aggressive nature of certain breast cancers that are more prevalent in Black women, and systemic racism, discrimi nation and a lack of quality care.”

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The START Treatment and Recovery Centers – clinic located at 1149 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11206 will provide Hill-Burton uncompensated (free) services to all eligible persons who are unable to pay and who request those services from October 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023. All services of the clinic will be available as uncompensated services. Eligibility for uncompensated services is available to persons whose family income is less than double the current poverty income guidelines (Category B) established by the Department of Health and Human Services. This notice is published in accordance with 42CFR 124 504 Notice of Availability of Uncompensated Services. We invite interested parties to comment on the allocation plan and contact the clinic at 718-574-1801.

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Esther Lelievre is a founder at Cultivated Community Foundation Powered By AYR Wellness and a cancer survivor. She was one of the cannabis wellness vendors at the mammogram bus event. She was diag nosed with cervical cancer at 19 as a fresh man in college. Even though most of her cervix had been removed she still managed to get pregnant and have a son at 20. Le lievre is a huge advocate for cannabis usage among cancer patients and is excited to see the growth of the industry in New York City.

Dr. Vivian Bea is the section chief of breast surgical oncology at NewYork-Pres byterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and an assistant professor of surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine. In a short blog, she suggested that knowing your risk as well as family history, getting screened early and bringing a friend for support if you can, and administering self breast exams are good methods to lowering the chanc es of breast cancer. She emphasized that women should not let fear stop them.

table research on Black women in clini cal trials, a high percentage of medically underserved communities, and the social and economic gap. Historically, said the study, Black people do not volunteer for genetic testing and studies, and Black women are less likely to go to the doctor or take prescribed medications.

Black women who often spoke up for themselves within the healthcare set ting were ignored or met with disapprov al, which often led to delays in treatment and deepening mistrust, said the report.

Both unions stated, “This contract will not become final until our members have an opportunity to review its terms and approve it through a ratification vote.”

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said when asked about why there is such a large gap of breast cancer awareness among Black women.

In a Susan G. Komen report published last year, “Closing the Breast Cancer Gap: A Roadmap to Save the Lives of Black Women in America,” the nationwide breast cancer awareness organization studied 10 cities with the highest reported disparities for Black women when it comes to breast cancer. The cities were Dallas, Memphis, Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis, Tidewater, Va., Houston, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, and Los Angeles.

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The Komen report concluded that other root causes for the disparities may be a lack of knowledge and study of genetic testing in the Black community, inequi

members with the ability to take time away from work to attend to routine and preventive medical care, as well as exemptions from attendance policies for hospitaliza tions and surgical procedures.”

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“It’s a perfect storm of issues that have been brewing for a long time in our coun try, and they expand across health care and generally our society at large,” said Mmeje. “Really what we know is that Black women are dying more than white women because all of our systems have failed them and continue to fail them at every point in their breast cancer journeys.”

Mmeje posited that one explanation for such high death rates among Black women could be the lack of early access to mam mograms, since most doctors recommend screenings at 40 and not at younger ages where Black women are being affected.

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members told us that a final agreement would require improvements to their quality of life as well as econom ic gains. As a result, this agreement includes agreement provisions that will create voluntary assigned days off for members working in thru freight service, and all mem bers will receive one additional paid day off. Most impor tantly, for the first time ever, the agreement provides our

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Natasha Mmeje, director of commu nity education and outreach at Susan G. Komen, said that there’s a huge disparity in death rates in women of color and that Black women tend to be diagnosed with later stage breast cancer as well. Breast can cers, such as Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and inflammatory breast cancer, are considered highly aggressive because they grow and spread quickly. TNBC is com monly found in Black women younger than 40 or ones that have the BRCA1/BRCA2 mu tations in their genes. This type of breast cancer also unfortunately has fewer treat ments available than other types.

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greatest puncher of all time. Reports reveal Shavers had five daughters with his first wife, La verne Payne: Tamara, Cynthia, Catherine, Carla and Amy; plus, four daughters from other relation ships: Catherine, Lisa, Natasha and Latonya.Hisvaunted punching power made him globally revered. In 1992 he released his documenta ry “Earnie D. Shavers, the Hardest One-Punch Hitter.”

Harlem holds vigil for NYPD Captain Janelle Sanders who died of 9/11-related illness

“It was a close fight with Ali and Shavers. Earnie hit him hard, and it lasted all day. If Earnie hits you today, it lasts until tomorrow. I tell you what, when Earnie Shavers hit Muhammad Ali, he felt it,” stated

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Boxing legend, Earnie “The Black Destroyer” Shavers is re garded as one of the most pow erful punchers in boxing history, having accumulated a record of 75-14-1 (69 Kos, with a 76.67% knockout ratio). He passed on Sept. 1 at one of his daughter’s homes in Virginia, a day after his 78th bornday.

former Heavyweight World Cham pion Larry Holmes. “I always told Earnie that Ali was messed up and slow [because of his punches]. Earnie would say, ‘I didn’t do that, everyone else did it.’ I told him, ‘Nobody else hit like you, Earnie!’ His menacing look and shaven head led Ali to nickname him “the Acorn.”Thenon March 25, 1978, Holmes boxed circles around Shaves at Las Vegas’ Caesars Palace Sports Pa vilion, winning a12-round unani mous decision. And on March 23, 1979, Earnie knocked out former champ Ken Norton in only 118 seconds.During Holmes’ 4th title de fense at Caesar’s Palace on Sept. 28, 1979, Shavers was receiv

He was born Aug. 31, 1944, in Garland, Ala., and his family soon relocated to Youngstown, Ohio. After a couple dozen amateur bouts, where he captured a na tional Golden Gloves and a na tional Amateur Athletic Union heavyweight title, he turned pro

ing another boxing lesson from the Easton Assassin for the first six rounds, then in the seventh round, “Boom!” Shavers lands his right-cross on Holmes’ jaw, drop ping him. He got up, survived the round, and stopped Shavers in the 11thFollowinground. the fight he under went surgery for a detached retina, and continued fighting for the next several years with mixed results, before retiring in 1995 and becom ing an ordained Christian minister Although he never received an other title shot, Shavers competed against the top competitors from the heavyweight division’s glory eraThe(1970s).Ring magazine recent ly ranked Shavers as the seventh-

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On the 21st anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center buildings, the Harlem community and the 32nd Precinct held a vigil for NYPD Captain Janelle Sanders, who died of 9/11-related illness. Family members, friends, clergy, and NYPD Chaplain Robert Rice gathered to remember a ‘Daugh ter of Harlem.’

“I was a puncher from day one,” Shavers noted during a 2016 inter view.He beat former world champs Vicente Rondón and Jimmy Ellis, as well as several top contenders, while compiling a record of 54-5-1 prior to challenging Muhammad Ali for the World Heavyweight Championship at Madison Square Garden Sept. 29 1977. Although he rocked The Greatest on several oc casions, he lost a 15 round unani mous decision.

Holmes concludes: “If they’d made me fight Earnie again, they’d have had to pay me a whole lot of money. No one really wanted to fight Earnie. He’d hit you, hurt you and it was Goodnight Irene. Earnie was a good guy and he never com plained about anything.”

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knowledge, and as we all know, knowledge is power,” said Joseph.

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Lindsey posits that a contribut ing factor to the rising rates of youth of color is a tendency towards pun ishment of certain behaviors rather than mental health and behav ioral support for kids. The school

AmNews: When young people think of theater they may think of what they see on stage, but there is an entire world that’s behind the scenes in the areas of: arts administration, business ad

In the AAKOMA study, depres sion was most severe among Native American, Latino/Hispanic, and Black youth while anxiety was high est among Latino/Hispanic youth.

and supported my career, assur ing me I’d be successful. There’s something so special and famil ial about Black camaraderie, and Brian’s support unlocked a con fidence in me I hadn’t yet seen in myself. That is the power of a good mentor who looks like you.

ried or nervous was universal, but each group showed slightly differ ent signs as well. Black youth were more likely to struggle with deci sion-making and worry about bad things happening as a result of anxi ety, while Asian American Pacific Is lander (AAPI) and Native American youth tended to be avoidant of wor rying situations, said the study.

“When you think about how our young people of color, that fatigue that you’re seeing that’s showing up in class––they’re putting their head on the desk and slumping down in chairs––that’s not neces sarily seen as a child with depres sion,” said Breland-Noble. “That might be perceived as a child who’s lazy and disinterested.”

Lindsey, the dean and Paulette Goddard professor of Social Work at NYU Silver School of Social Work, studies child and adolescent mental health. He also helped create the report “Ring the Alarm: The Crisis of Black Youth Suicide in America.”

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Even though it’s two years removed from the initial pandemic, students are still adjusting or falling behind engendering a battle with depres sion, anxiety, and trauma, he said.

out the pandemic there was a dis proportionate impact on children ofDr.color.Michael

careers have never been some thing that Blacks could aspire to in the past. For years you might have one Black person in the room, because these were always fields dominated by whites. I thank God for the fellowship op portunity that BTC/BAA is offer ing young Blacks and hope you take advantage. Imagine being trained to be that valuable sup port system that is behind successful production! When that curtain goes up you know you had something to do with it too! Get in your applications a.s.a.p.! These are opportuni ties that we are just now get ting to partake in! Apply for your seat at the table!

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Justina Schlund, senior director of Content and Field Learning at Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) in Chicago, said that emotional and mental wellness heavily influences students’ ability to learn and their healthy development, and through

season,” stated Queens Bor ough President Donovan Rich ards. “We provided bookbags and supplies for the children in Jamaica, Queens to ensure they were well prepared on their first day of school. These efforts go a long way in en suring the success of students throughout the borough. Wish ing all students the best of luck during the school year!”

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fices working tirelessly to create those magical, onstage experi ences. The wealth of opportunity in the theater business is underdiscussed, and it is a formida ble field to learn about and grow within. We hope our program will expose young people to that op portunity and give them the tools to join us in the commercial the ater industry.

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The symptoms of depression most often presented as kids “being tired and having low energy.”

struggles,” such as loss of life, dis ruption of quality of life, job dis placement, and a disconnection of kids and adolescents from schools.

BT: Sometimes we don’t real ize what we are deprived of until we experience it firsthand. I re member how it felt to meet Brian Moreland, an iconic Black pro ducer on Broadway, and feel ing like I was talking to an old friend. Though new to the indus try, he has always encouraged

“The young people in our state represent our future. That’s why ensuring all stu dents have equal footing when starting off the school year is so important. Many students’ education was impacted as a consequence of the pandemic, so efforts like these are so im portant to rectify this and sup port our youth,” stated State Senator Julia Salazar. “Backto-school drives ensure that students will feel prepared and confident when they go back to the classroom this year. I’m grateful to the union carpen ters and contractors for their partnership and continued commitment to giving back to Brooklyn communities.”

BT: When you go to the the ater, you see the talent bring a story to life on the stage. What many don’t know, though, is that there is an entire community of people behind the stage, hidden in the theater, and at nearby of

For anxiety, a feeling of being wor

“Education is key to unlock ing future success and prosper ity for all New Yorkers. That’s why I’m so grateful to union carpenters and contractors for their commitment to giving back to children and families throughout the City,” stated Council Member Francisco Moya. “I’m proud to say that we brought 100s of school sup plies and book bags to Queens’ children. I hope these efforts helped lay the foundation for a great school year for all.”

Lindsey said that the COVID19 crisis in high poverty-impacted communities has led to “enduring

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Most of the players on the roster, including Gray, league MVP A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young and Riquna Williams, whose 3-point shots sealed this victory, are under contract to return next season.

Howard dominates Morehouse in HBCU NY Football Classic

Chelsea Gray leads the Aces to the WNBA title

After both teams entered the half score less, the Bison, who secured their first win of the season, found their offense, as senior quarterback Quinton Williams threw for two touchdowns, both 29-yard strikes to graduate wide receiver Antione Murray, and never let the Maroon Tigers

Easterm Athletic Con ference (MEAC) is an FCS school, formerly Division 1-AA, while Morehouse is a Divi sion II college competing in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). Next up for Howard will be the Ivy League’s Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut on Oct. 1. Morehouse will play at home in Atlanta this Saturday versus conference rival Savannah State.

Becky Hammon proved her head coaching abilities (WNBA photos)

By JAIME C. HARRIS AmNews Sports Editor

marily located in Southern states. There are none in the New York tri-state area.

(0-3) get going. It was the 38th time the programs have faced each other since their first meeting in 1923. Howard holds a 26-10-2 Howard,advantage.oftheMid

cultural excellence were far more signifi cant than the disparity of the final score. Howard and Morehouse have produced some of the world’s most accomplished men and women in various fields, includ ing current U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, a Howard grad, and actors and ac tivists Spike Lee and Samuel L. Jackson, alumni of Morehouse.

Game four of the WNBA Finals was a tight and tense affair with neither team asserting supremacy until the final moments. While the charm of win ning a championship on home court is nice (game five would have been played in Las Vegas), the Las Vegas Aces came into game four determined to hoist the trophy, and that is exactly what they did. The Aces prevailed over the Connecticut Sun 78–71 in front of a packed house at Mohegan Sun Arena. This is the first major league professional champion ship won by a team in Las Vegas. “This was the Aces’ year,” said WNBA commis sioner Cathy Engelbert.

“Probably the biggest thing I’m proud of is just how they have come

The warm, sunny conditions on Sat urday at MetLife Stadium in East Ruth erford, New Jersey, only 8.5 miles from midtown Manhattan, were ideal for a late summer matchup on the gridiron be tween two of the most storied historical ly Black colleges and universities.

“They have all kind of been on their own little journeys, and yet we land here on the same road with the same destination,” she added. “It’s been a pleasure for me to coach them and I look forward to building on it.”

Riquna Williams made key 3-pointers in game four

Head coach Becky Hammon, the first former WNBA player to win a title in her first season as head coach, will also return. One could say she beat her former boss be cause Sun coach Curt Miller was an assistant coach at Colorado State when Hammon was a player.

together over the course of the past five, six months to really become a team. You saw different people step up at different moments to night and that’s what makes us difficult to beat,” said Hammon.

The home stadium of the NFL’s Jets and Giants hosted over 35,000 fans to experi ence the unique atmosphere of Black col lege football, a rarity in the Northeast part of this country as the 102 HBCUs are pri

Howard University dominated More house College 31-0 in the HBCU New York Football Classic, but the representa tions of Black intellectual, academic and

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The final post-season honors were announced. The All-WN BA First Team is comprised of Wilson, Plum, Breanna Stewart of the Seattle Storm, Skylar DigginsSmith of the Phoenix Mercury and Candace Parker of the Chi cago Sky. The All-WNBA Second Team is Alyssa Thomas and Jon quel Jones of the Sun, Sabrina Io nescu of the New York Liberty, Nneka Ogwumike of the Los An geles Sparks and Sylvia Fowles of the Minnesota Lynx.

Howard University shut out Morehouse 31-0 on Saturday at MetLife Stadium (Patric Fharah photos)

“We’ve just got to enjoy this moment and stay in the moment because we ain’t even talking about next year yet,” said Finals MVP Chelsea Gray after the win. “I mean, to do it with this group, knowing that we have commitment for next season is special. We’re doing it for each other and it’s created a bond. But right now, we’re just going to enjoy this moment.”

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Divine Nine fraternities and sororities, soulful marching bands and the oblig atory tailgating gatherings fostered the celebratory aura, more so for the Howard crowd after the result on the field.

This has been a momentous year for those who evoke the name of the AfroPuerto Rican baseball great Roberto Cle mente, a 12-time Gold Glove winner, five-time National League batting champi on, two-time World Series champion (1960 and 1971) and 1971 World Series most valu able player in his 18 seasons with the Pitts burgh Pirates from 1955-1972.

Aaron Judge’s record-breaking home run pace is providing the Yankees with much needed offense in their pursuit of an AL East division championship (MLB.com photo)

Judge continues record power surge for the first place Yanks

King spend an afternoon with him at his farm in Puerto Rico. Major League Base ball was scheduled to open its season four days after King was assassinated in 1968.

Born on Aug. 18, 1934, to Melchor Clemente and Luisa Walker in Carolina, Puerto Rico, Ro berto noted that his family was working classpoor—his father worked as a foreman at the sugar mill—and they instilled in their children a strong sense of morality.

2022 is the ‘Year of Roberto Clemente’

“To get a chance to play baseball at Yankee Stadium, packed house, first-place team, that’s what you dream about,” Judge joyfully ex pressed. “I love every second of it. Even when we were down, you don’t like losing, but I knew top of the lineup coming up, we got a shot to come back here and do something special. I’m trying to enjoy it all, soak it all in, but I know I still got a job to do out on the field every single day.”

the Yankees. Roger Maris hit 61 homers in 1961, eclipsing Ruth.

Throughout Judge’s assault on Major League Baseball’s record book, the 30-year-old from the city of Linden in Northern California has repeatedly stated that in his perspective his home runs only have added meaning if they con tribute to a Yankees’ win. Many have, as Judge has carried them to an 88-59 mark, 5.5 games in front of the second place Toronto Blue Jays when they hosted the Pitts

Mark McGuire and Sammy Sosa also exceeded Maris’ 61 but like Bonds are part of the so-called steroid generation. So, the debate will rage as to who is the legit imate home run king. For now, Judge will leave the argument to others while he focuses on lead ing the Yankees into the postsea son and a possible World Series championship.

“When I was a boy, I realized what lovely people my mother and father were. I was treated real good. I learned the right way to live,” he was quoted as saying. When Clem ente grew into adulthood and started his own family, experiencing racism in the United States, he adamantly refused to

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By JAIME C. HARRIS AmNews Sports Editor

Tuesday night epitomized the epic season Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is authoring. With the Yankees down 8-4 to the Pittsburgh Pirates, Judge led off the bottom of the 9th inning by blasting a solo home run to cut his team’s deficit to three runs. It was much more than a rally starter, it was a his toric shot. The inning ended with Giancarlo Stanton blasting a walkoff grand slam and the Yankees cel ebrating a euphoric 9-8 win.

Judge’s 60th homer tied him with the legendary Babe Ruth for the second most in the franchise’s long existence. It was founded in 1903 and in 1913 officially was named

The government of Puerto Rico offi cially named 2022 as the “Year of Roberto Clemente” and with this past July’s pas sage of law 61-2022, the island’s legisla ture approved the placing of Clemente’s name on its list of national heroes. He is re membered as one of the greatest baseball players the game has ever seen, a compas sionate humanitarian, and an ardent advo cate for racial and social justice.

burgh Pirates last night (Wednes day) in the Bronx before beginning a four-game series at home against the Boston Red Sox tonight.

“[Judge] sparked all of us, helped us get the win,” said Stanton in a postgame interview on the YES Network. “He’s been doing it all year. And he’s not done. He’s gonna put on a show for all of us in here.”

This past Sept. 15, Major League Baseball celebrat ed “Roberto Clemente Day” with ceremonies across the league. Roberto Clemente Jr. and Roberto Clemente III threw the ceremoni al first pitches at Citi Field where every player on both the Pirates and Mets wore Clemente’s No. 21.

“The one that really comes to mind is Carlos Delgado, who was outspoken about Vieques and the [U.S.] Navy and the bombing they were doing in Vieques, and his not standing for the national anthem. He pointed out him self,” Burgos expanded, “that Clemente was his inspiration because these are the kinds of things that Clemente wanted to give voice to; to those who didn’t have a platform. Yeah, he literally said this is what we’re supposed to do.”

“What to me remains powerful,” said Adrian Burgos Jr., professor of history at the Universi ty of Illinois and author of “Playing America’s Game: Baseball, Latinos, and the Color Line,” “is like how Clemente inspired other players.

“When Martin Luther King died,” Clem ente later commented, “they come and ask the [Black] players if we should play. I say if you have to ask [Black] players, then we do not have a great country.”

The Yankees have 14 games remaining, which leaves Judge with ample time to catch and surpass Barry Bonds’ all-time record of 73 homers, achieved in the 2001 season. There are a plethora of the game’s fans and media that do not recognize Bonds’ record due to allegations he used steroids during an era in which performance enhance ment drug use was rampant.

accept being disrespected.

Baseball great Roberto Clemente was honored in his native Puerto Rico and around Major League Baseball in the 50th anniversary of his death (Clemente Museum photo)

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Clemente achieved his historic 3,000th hit on Sept. 30, 1972, at Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Stadium versus the New York Mets, the first Latino to reach that milestone. Tragically, three months later, on Dec. 31, Clemente and four other people died when their DC-7 plane crashed as they tried to bring food and medical sup plies to the people of earthquake-strick en Nicaragua. Clemente posthumously became the first Latino player inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

As an activist who encouraged sports activities among youth, Clemente ad mired Martin Luther King Jr. and once had

Noted Puerto Rican lawyer Diego Alcala recalled Clemente was one of the best athletes ever to come out of Puerto Rico who, while playing in a basical ly segregated sport in a city, Pittsburgh, that had its own racial problems, overcame many of the obstacles facing Latinos, especially Black La tinos. “He wasn’t ‘Bobby,’ he was Roberto,” continued Alcala, “as he would correct the press whenever he was interviewed.“Whenyou think about Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico doesn’t just think of him as another baseball player or one of their best—they certainly also remember his charity work and the fact that he was proud of being Black.”

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Headley, from Guyana, and Kayla Johnson, from Port Jervis, New York, are expected to be the most prominent runners. John son is typically a middle dis tance runner, competing in the 800 and 1,500 meters. “Kayla Johnson went to the Junior Olympics,” said Greene. “She ran for a club in the Bronx, and her coach recommended for her to go to GrowingMonroe.”up,Headley trained with the same coach and at the same club as previous Monroe stand-outs Aaliyah Moore, who

Monroe has a promising start to cross country season

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Now deputy athletic director at University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) in San Antonio, Texas, Stevens spoke on the panel Careers in the Game. The panelists spoke about their cur rent careers. “I talked about my current experience at Incar nate Word and what the deputy athletic director position looks like,” said Stevens. “I also talked about my journey to get there. A theme throughout was having an understanding that the tran sition into life after sports was

Aaliyah Headley (Monroe Athletics photos)

fashion, so a couple of walk-ons have been added.

Those walk-ons are skilled track athletes from Monroe’s Bronx campus. Monroe joined the track and cross country programs from its Bronx campus and New Ro chelle campus with Greene over seeing both and new assistant coaches added. “After I realized that I wasn’t going to get some top runners, I moved them into cross country,” Greene said. “This is their first time doing it to help the team.”

tion from St. John’s in 2012, she played basketball professionally in Europe and then began a busi ness career. Desiring a return to

basketball, she served as an as sistant coach at St. John’s from 2015-18. From there, she accept ed a business position at Univer

(L-R) Stephanie Barksdale (official), Kim Adams (broadcaster), Alesia Howard (New York Liberty), Sarah Kustok (broadcaster), DaShena Stevens and Big East commissioner Val Ackerman (Big East photo)

Developing the potential in cross country is exciting. “I get to see the raw talent,” Greene said. “It’s starting over again; we get to mold them. … I hope they’re able to place in the region and we’re able to reward them with a trip to the national champion ships in Tallahassee, Florida in November. We need to get them through these four meets un scathed and ready to go.”

DaShena Stevens takes part in the Big East’s Transition Game

By LOIS ELFMAN

is now a student-athlete at the University of Kansas, and Joanna Archer, now at Texas Tech. “[Aa liyah] is more of a 5K and 10K runner,” said Greene.

Kayla Johnson

Most cross country seasons, the runners compete at six or seven regular season meets, but this year will be a bit shorter. Next up for them is the Golden Eagles In vitational hosted by St. Joseph’s College on Sept. 30. “Because they’re new to it, we’re doing four regular season meets and two postseason meets, the regional championships and the NJCAA Championships (they must qual ify for the latter),” said Greene.

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This past weekend, the Big East Conference presented its sev enth annual Transition Game Program, an interactive two-day event that aims to assist cur rent women’s basketball stu dent-athletes in envisioning and planning their transition from student-athlete to the next phase of their lives both on and off the court. Among this year’s participants was DaShena Ste vens, who set the court ablaze during her four standout years with the St. John’s Red Storm.

“I talked about being patient with yourself,” said Stevens. “You may not jump into the career you love automatically. It may take some time. Do a really good job with what you’re doing and then keep yourself open to op portunities. I didn’t know when I graduated what this would look like for me 10 or 12 years later. I talked to them about network ing, which was really impor tant…and taking chances. I’ve always tried to use the experi ences I’ve had to shape what I want to do next.”

It provided Stevens a return visit to New York and a chance for her daughter to see the city and spend time with her grand parents. “It was great to be back in New York and reconnecting with the Big East was awesome,” said Stevens. “I played for one of the best conferences. … It defi nitely brought back memories.”

There are new faces on the cross country roster at Monroe College. This year marks a change as long-time cross coun try head coach Shirvon Greene, who was the associate head coach for track and field, is now in charge of both programs. Cross coun try began its season last week at the Jaspers XC Invitational, hosted by Manhattan College. Aaliyah Headley was the top finisher for the Mustangs.Monroe typically has a roster with both locals and international stu dent-athletes. Unfortu nately, two runners from overseas expected to join the team this season were unable to get visa ap pointments in a timely

sity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, while she earned a master’s degree at North Carolina Cen tral. That led her to sports ad ministration at UIW, where she was promoted to deputy AD in January 2021.

Jets bring the drama in comeback road win over the Browns

It was over. The Jets were facing a cer tain defeat versus the Cleveland Browns on the road this past Sunday. After Browns running back Nick Chubb scored on a 12-yard rushing touchdown with 1:55 remaining, even with their rookie kicker Cade York missing the extra point, they seemed to have a sure win.

“I have a lot of confidence in Wink,” said Daboll after the game. “I think the players have a lot of confidence. They’re playing fast. Give a lot of credit to the coaches on the defensive side, but to the players that are out there executing the assignments.

The Jets recovered the kick and then Flacco drove the offense down field 53 yards in nine plays, culminating with a 15-yard touchdown pass to rookie wide receiver Garrett Wilson, his second on the day, evening the score at 30-30 with 22 seconds to go. The extra point by Greg Zuerlein gave the Jets the lead.

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Quarterback Joe Flacco led the Jets to a 31-30 comeback road win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday (Bill Moore photo)

“They left the door open just a crack,” said Jets head coach Robert Saleh.

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But what happened next hadn’t hap pened in 20 years. A team blowing a 13-point lead with less than two min utes to play. And it was the Browns who did it in 2001, getting run down by the Chicago Bears. The Jets caught and passed the Browns in the final sec onds to take a 31-30 victory, their first of this season following a 24-9 home loss in Week 1.

“You look at the score and we’re down with 1:30 left. You know your chances aren’t too hot,” said the dynamic Wilson, who finished with eight catches for 102 yards and two TDs. “They made some miscues. That’s basically what happened.”TheJets’ win over the Browns was just their second road victory under Saleh, who is in his second season as the Jets head coach. Now 1-1, they will host the defending AFC champion Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium this Sunday. The Bengals have started this season 0-2. A win for the Jets, who were 4-13 last season, would be the first back-to-back wins for Saleh.

Giants defensive lineman Leonard Williams suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee on Sunday in the third quarter of the Giants’ 19-16 win over the Carolina Panthers (Bill Moore photo)

“When I threw the ball, I looked and saw nobody [was] anywhere near him,” said the 37-year-old veteran quarter back, who is starting in place of secondyear QB Zach Wilson, who is recovering from a preseason meniscus injury.

With no timeouts remaining, an onside kick recovery and another touchdown was still needed for the Jets to win. Mi raculously, they accomplished both.

The Browns had one more chance to

With a 19-16 win over the Carolina Pan thers at MetLife Stadium this past Sunday, the 2-0 Giants doubled their win total from last season when they were 4-13. It is the first time they have started a season with two straight victories since 2016. The Giants will try to stay undefeated when they host the 1-1 Dallas Cowboys in New Jersey on Monday.

way, you can live with the results.”

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Even with lineman Leonard Wil liams, one of the anchors of the Giants’ interior, exiting the game midway through the third quar ter with a sprained MCL in his right knee, the Giants defense remained sturdy. Williams has only missed one game in his eight year career with the Jets and Giants. As of yesterday (Wednesday), there was no definitive assessment of how much time Wil liams may Offensively,miss.the Giants scored just one touchdown, a 16-yard pass from quarterback Daniel Jones to tightend Daniel Bellinger at 9:19 of the third quarter. But kicker Graham Gano had four field goals, includ ing a go-ahead 56-yarder with 3:34 remaining in the game to give the Giants a 19-16 lead. For his perfor mance Gano was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.

avoid a total collapse but their quarterback Jacoby Brissett threw an interception caught by Jets safety Ashtyn Davis with six sec onds to go.

Daboll didn’t take the conservative path which proved to be a culture building moment as the Giants overcame a 13-0 half time deficit and held on for a 21-20 victory.

Receiver Corey Davis’ 66-yard touch down reception from veteran quarter back Joe Flacco stunned Cleveland,

Facing the Panthers, he wasn’t confronted with making a similar consequential deci sion, but the Giants played with the same aggressiveness and swag that early on in Daboll’s tenure is defining them.

“But again, Wink’s done this a long time. Wink’s not afraid of failure, and that’s really what we want for the entire organization is to not be afraid of failure, not to be afraid of the consequence. If you prepare the right

cutting the lead to six with 1:22 left on the clock. It was a breakdown by the Browns defense as Davis was wide open.

On the surface, the players have collec tively adopted the self-assured and pur pose-driven characteristics displayed by their first-year head coach Brian Daboll, who in the Giants’ season opening road win versus the Tennessee Titans boldly, and ul timately successfully, went for a two-point conversion with 1:06 remaining and his team down 20-19.

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Their new defensive coordinator, Don “Wink” Martindale, who held the same position with the Baltimore Ravens from 2018-2021, had his unit in attack mode, pressuring Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield into hurried throws and never allowing him to establish a comfortable rhythm in the pocket.

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