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SUICIDE: COMMUNITY SOS CHESLIE KRYST, FORMER MISS USA, DIES AT 30

INCREASED BLACK SUICIDE SHOCK

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Cheslie Kryst, the 2019 winner of the Miss USA pageant and a correspondent for the entertainment news program “Extra,” has died at age 30. Police said Kryst jumped from a Manhattan apartment building and was pronounced dead at the scene Sunday morning, Jan. 30. Her family confirmed her death in a statement. “In devastation and great sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved Cheslie. Her great light was one that inspired others around the world with her beauty and strength,” her family said. “Cheslie embodied love and served others, whether through her work as an attorney fighting for social justice, as Miss USA and as a host on ‘Extra.’ But most importantly, as a daughter, sister, friend, mentor and colleague— we know her impact will live on,” her family said. Kryst, a former Division I athlete and North Carolina attorney, won the Miss USA pageant in May 2019, and competed in the Miss Universe pageant that year. See CHESLIE on page 6

A couple of suicides by public figures have added to the conversation about young, Black Americans and mental health. In January, actress Regina King’s son, Ian Alexander Jr., died by suicide at the age of 26. Prior to his death he labeled social media as “unhealthy.” And said, “I don’t think Instagram is healthy for me.” This past weekend, Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst, 30, died after jumping from a high-rise apartment complex in New York. On Instagram, the Miss Universe Organization said that Kryst was “one of the brightest, warmest, and most kind people we have ever had the privilege of knowing, and she lit up every room she entered. Our entire community mourns her loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time.” While suicide rates have decreased among Americans overall, Black suicide rates have gone in the opposite direction. According to the Suicide Prevention Resources Center, “At 7.4 per 100,000, the age-adjusted suicide rate for Black See SUICIDE on page 6

Community reacts to Adams’ ‘no more’ gun violence blueprint By ARIAMA C. LONG Report for America Corps Member/ Amsterdam News Staff

continued violent shootings across the city, community leaders are weighing-in on his comprehensive Blueprint to End Gun Violence. Mayor Eric Adams is a former transit Most appreciated the “balanced” cop who essentially ran on a platform of approach to policing and communi‘law and order’ and police reform when ty investment, while others staunchly it came to public safety. In the wake of maintained that some of his policies

are regressive. Firstly, everyone could agree with Adams’ plan that more investment in community-based policing and the Crisis Management System (CMS), as well as resources such as education, mental health treatment and housing, is more essential than ever

in neighborhoods. “We want to work with Mayor Adams to ensure the best outcome for our community in East Harlem and throughout our city, and we are very glad that he has pledged to expand the essential Cure Violence work we all do every

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Governor’s Budget Includes Funding for Student Debt Consumer Assistance Urban Agenda by David R. Jones, President and CEO of the Community Service Society of New York - See page 5

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KENYAN TEALEAF PICKERS, In the U.S., Finlay has headOVERWORKED AND UNDERPAID, quarters in Lincoln, Rhode Island, TO GET THEIR DAY IN COURT and offices in Texas and Florham (GIN)—After years of seeing Park, N.J. It is sold widely in the their complaints stalled, post- ShopRite chain in NJ. poned, and thrown out of court, In Kenya, some 7,000 people some 700 Kenyan plantation live and work on Finlay’s farms, workers have finally won their harvesting 28 million kilos of bid to sue a British-based tea leaves every year. The work is alcompany for imposing work con- leged to have accelerated the ditions that they say caused crip- aging of its pickers’ backs for as pling physical harm while getting much as 20 years. paid poverty wages at a Kenyan An initial lawsuit was filed in tea plantation. 2017 against the Finlay comIn the landmark lawsuit, the James Kenyan tealeaf picker Finlay (Kenya) Ltd. Tea company is alleged to have exposed workers to conditions that would result in permanent damage to their spines. The case was filed by Ronald K. Onyango Advocates, a Nairobi-based human rights-focused law firm. Tea country in Kericho—where one of Finlay’s massive estates stretches across 25,000 acres—is a hot spot for tourists who are drawn to the region’s “beautiful rolling hills carpeted in neat, bright pany which has been fighting green tea bushes as far as the the case since then. Initially, eye can see,” writes TripAdvi- Finlay avoided liability by using sor. “The climate here is perfect a ‘complex corporate structure’ for tea with rain falling almost which, they claimed, alienated every afternoon.” it from the management of its Yet workers have few oppor- global subsidiaries. tunities to appreciate the area’s They further deny that anynatural beauty. In testimony body still picks by hand. However, before court, tea-pickers said handpicking is still used to harthey had to work up to 12 hours vest quality tea, notes the Voice a day in a six-day week and carry of America, because it is easier to up to 26 pounds of the tea leaf take two leaves and a bud without pickings on their back for over damaging the plant. half a mile of rough and hilly Efforts by growers to introground and slopes. In some duce mechanization, however, cases, they were expected to col- are making headway. Hundreds lect up to 66 pounds of tea in a of employees have lost their day or not get paid. jobs since a court ruled last year This gave rise to tripping and against a union’s attempt to ban falling while carrying the pick- tea leaf harvesting machines. ings baskets and also prolonged Kenya Tea Workers Union rep the bending, twisting and reach- Jared Momanyi says job losses are ing required in gathering the tea. likely to increase. The case strikes at the heart of When contacted by the press, an uncomfortable reality, wrote a spokesman for Finlay said the Emily Dugan, prize-winning re- company was saddened by the porter for the UK Sunday Times, alleged mistreatment of employ“that British companies continue ees. “We cannot comment on to impose working conditions in the ongoing litigation, but Finpoorer countries far below what lay’s is committed to maintaining would be acceptable at home.” high standards and working con-

ditions for our employees,” the spokesman said.

A SUPER HIGHWAY PAVES OVER A NAIROBI SLUM, LEAVING THOUSANDS IN THE LURCH (GIN)—An ambitious road construction project in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, has demolished some 13,000 homes in the informal housing of Mukuru Kwa Njenga, technically a slum, ignoring human rights and leaving some 40,000 people homeless,

place. And international financial institutions failed to carry out adequate due diligence to ensure the projects they fund do not cause or contribute to homelessness or other rights violations. Roads and cars in Kenya have become synonymous with modernity. In a futuristic Nairobi, fewer people are on foot and there are more cars and roads, easing the city’s horrendous traffic congestion. But more roads seem to fill up almost as fast as the country can build them, observes Kenyan journalist Patrick Gathara, and the city still has one of the world’s longest ride-towork times. Among the minority with cars—including most politicians and decision makers— walking or biking were almost never considered in the development plans. Lip service was paid to ideas like more pedestrian-only streets and car-free days. Nairobi needs to get over its infatuation with the car, Gathara says, and focus on the needs of the majority who still walk, bike or take community buses. Rather than building expressways, the city should be building walkways and bike lanes and investing in mass transit, not just talking about it. “Resistance to the slum removal mounted for a couple of days until hundreds of armed police moved in with riot vehicles mounted with water cannons,” recalled Anami Daudi Toure of the Mukuru Community Justice Center. “I ran to safety,” he adds. “I was lucky. When I came back to look for my belongings I saved my mattress, but everything else had been destroyed or picked up by street boys to sell.” Financed by the China Road and Bridge Corporation, tolls expected to cost between $1 and $15 will be used to recoup their $550 million investment. As Kenya’s election in August 2022 nears, the race to complete the road is seen as President Uhuru Kenyatta’s wish to complete his legacy project before his term ends. (GIN photo)

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says Diana Gichengo of Amnesty International Kenya. Schools, businesses and homes across nearly 100 acres have been demolished since October as the government constructs the socalled “road for the rich” while others, forced by poverty, will be left to walk. In the hastily run demolition, people lost clothing and other personal belongings. Dozens of families are now sleeping in makeshift tents in the rubble amid open sewage, during the seasonal rains. Left with no way of making money, some told the Guardian newspaper they have not eaten in days. Approximately 2.5 million Kenyans live in about 200 of these settlements in Nairobi, representing 60% of the Nairobi population and occupying just 6% of the land. Kibera is the biggest slum in Africa and one of the biggest in the world. According to Amnesty, Kenya’s National Highways Authority ignored well-established safeguards which would prevent forced evictions from taking

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Locals demand more input ahead of NYS vote on redistricting map By ARIAMA C. LONG Report for America Corps Member Amsterdam News Staff The saga on New York’s voting lines will finally come to an end this week, with time for the election season to start gearing up for June primaries. On Monday, Jan. 31, with days to go until the state legislature’s vote, the Asian American Bar Association of NY (AABANY) picketed in front of the offices of the New York State Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment (LATFOR). The group demanded more public hearings and input before the official votes were handed down on voting lines. AABANY was pushing for a ‘unity map,’which was drawn by civil rights and legal groups, since previous maps sliced up South Asian communities in

much as possible and try to reach something widely understood as independent, but they couldn’t get there. And the lines obviously still need to be drawn.” Ishmael said that there’s hope legislators would draw lines that make sense, but he’s certainly in favor of more public engagement. It’s just unfortunate that there’s probably not enough time this week, he added. City and State reported that the proposed congressional lines could help Democrats “flip several seats” in the 2022 elections. In a gerrymandering move, Democratic maps “add blue areas” to Republican-held districts on Long Island in New York City and upstate. “ The statutor y deadline for the Independent Redistricting Commission to submit congressional and state legislative maps has passed. As per the New York State Constitution, it becomes the

“We’re dealing with maps that no one has ever seen before. We appreciate the need to proceed quickly given the deadlines but the maps have to be drawn properly because they’re going to govern for the next 10 years.” Queens ; Latino/ Hispanic communities in Sunset Park, G owanus, and Park Slope neighborhoods in Brooklyn; and lower Manhattan’s Chinatown on the lower east side. “We’re dealing with maps that no one has ever seen before,” said Marilyn Go of AABANY. “We appreciate the need to proceed quickly given the deadlines but the maps have to be drawn properly because they’re going to govern for the next 10 years.” Voting lines across a state are voted on every 10 years, after the census, through a process called redistricting. After the failure of the bipartisan New York State Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) to unitely submit congressional and state legislative maps, which it was designed to do in 2014, the State Legislature is taking over in its original role in voting on redistricting maps for Assembly, Senate and Congressional districts. Kyle Ishmael, executive director of Manhattan Democrats political club, said, “I think the goal always was to try to take it out of the legislature’s hands as

L egislature’s responsibility to consider fair maps that ensure all New Yorkers have equitable representation in their government,” said Senate Majority L eader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie in a joint statement. “ That is a duty we take ver y seriously. Given the expedited nature of the political calendar, we fully expect the Senate and Assembly to consider new fair maps in a timely manner,” they said. So far, the more localized state Senate and Assembly maps have been released, also in favor of Democrats. The state Legislature is expected to approve new legislative and congressional lines by Wednesday or Thursday. Ariama C. Long is a Report for America corps member and writes about culture and politics in New York City for The Amsterdam News. Your donation to match our RFA grant helps keep her writing stories like this one; please consider making a tax-deductible gift of any amount today by visiting: https://tinyurl.com/fcszwj8w

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MetroBriefs Metro Briefs DECEMBER 12TH MOVEMENT HOSTING BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM The December 12th Movement is hosting their Black History Month Program on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, at 7 p.m. at New Canaan Baptist Church (228 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn). The theme for the event is “Stop the Killing, Recapture our Community.” Anti-violence organization Man Up Inc. will present a question-and-answer session about community violence. The films “Brothers Gonna Work It Out” and “George Jackson Lives!” will also be shown. Call 718-398-1766 for more information. D.A. ALVIN BRAGG FORMS ‘MANHATTAN SMALL BUSINESS ALLIANCE’ Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced the launch of the new “Manhattan Small Business Alliance” to reduce shoplifting and commercial robberies in partnership with small business leaders in every neighborhood of Manhattan. Comprised of local business owners, Business Improvement District (“BID”) directors, members of law enforcement, and social service providers, the Alliance will meet regularly to analyze and review data, draft recommendations, and develop solutions. Additionally, the Alliance will host a series of focus groups with different types of small businesses, and businesses in specific geographic areas (e.g., Chinatown) to ensure that a diversity of perspectives inform the Alliance’s recommendations. Members of the D.A.’s Office, as well as Chauncey Parker, NYPD deputy commissioner for Community Partnerships, will serve as law enforcement representatives on the Alliance. The Alliance will first meet this month and expects to finalize its recommendations in May. COVID-19 CASES DOWN, VACCINATIONS UP IN NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced multiple new milestones in the fight against COVID-19, which includes a massive decrease in COVID-19 cases, a landmark milestone met in vaccination rates, and free at-home delivery options of COVID-19 treatments. Adams was joined by city health officials at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx to make clear that New Yorkers are winning in the fight against COVID-19, and encouraged them to take advantage of available options to reduce transmission rates and help them quickly recover from COVID-19. One treatment for COVID-19—oral antiviral pills— is now available for free, same-day, at-home delivery through the Health Department’s pharmacy partner, Alto Pharmacy. Both oral antiviral pills and monoclonal antibodies have been proven to be effective at reducing severe outcomes, like hospitalization and death, and are available for those who test positive for COVID-19 and have mild to moderate symptoms. DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND WORKER PROTECTION ENCOURAGES NEW YORKERS TO CLAIM TAX CREDITS The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is offering free tax preparation and encouraging New Yorkers who earned $72,000 or less in 2021 to file for free using NYC Free Tax Prep. NYC Free Tax Prep offers free, professional tax preparation that can help New Yorkers keep their full refund, including valuable tax credits like the Child Tax Credit (CTC), Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child and Dependent Care Credit (CDCC). The American Rescue Plan increased the value and eligibility of these credits meaning more money for more people this tax season. The IRS has started accepting returns and taxes are due by April 18. —Compiled by Cyril Josh Barker

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If President Biden isn’t burdened with enough problems on the international front with the Russian advance to the Ukraine borders, his plans to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court add a contentious domestic dimension. No sooner had Biden intimated that he was going to consider a Black woman for the Court—a historic first—that GOP notables such as Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) and Fox News commentators began voicing their objections. On Monday, Cruz charged that nominating a Black woman to the Supreme Court is “offensive.” “The fact that he’s willing to make a promise at the outset, that it must be a Black woman, I gotta say that’s offensive. You know Black women are what, 6% of the U.S. population? He’s saying to 94% of Americans, ‘I don’t give a damn about you, you are ineligible,’” he said during a podcast. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss. weighed in and compared Biden’s promise to affirmative action. “The irony is the Supreme Court, at the very time, is hearing cases about this sort of affirmative racial discrimination and while adding someone who is the beneficiary of this sort of quota,” he declared Friday on “The Gallo Show,” a Mississippi program. Andrew Bates, White House spokesperson, countered with, “When President Reagan honored his campaign pledge to place the

first woman on the court, he said ‘it symbolized’ the unique American opportunity ‘that permits persons of any sex, age, or race, from every section and every walk of life to aspire and achieve in a manner never before dreamed about in human history.’” Reagan’s nominee in 1981 was Sandra Day O’Connor, a move done to improve his election bid. “It is time for a woman to sit among the highest jurists,” Reagan said. He vowed to appoint “the most qualified woman I can possibly find.” Biden’s nominee, and three Black women are at the top of the list, will replace Justice Stephen Breyer who will be leaving the bench this summer, according to several reports. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill), joined Bates in pushing back against the complaints, and as the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, he will have the role of overseeing the nomination process. One of the leading candidates is Judge J. Michelle Childs, a U.S. district judge in South Carolina who is backed by Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.). The White House confirmed last week that she is a possible nominee. South Carolina and Clyburn, given how critical they were in turning the tide for Biden’s victory, must be seen as a favorite, though Circuit Court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, who clerked for Breyer, has also been mentioned as a top contender. Meanwhile, the representatives of the U.S. and Russia have intensified their dispute about Ukraine.

Former Councilmember Alicka Ampry-Samuel levels up to HUD admin By ARIAMA C. LONG Report for America Corps Member/Amsterdam News Staff President Joe Biden announced, on Jan. 20, the appointment of former Brooklyn Councilmember Alicka Ampry-Samuel to serve as Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regional administrator for Region II, which serves both New York and New Jersey. “I am excited to serve as HUD regional administrator for New York and New Jersey and continue my work in housing and economic development,” said Ampry-Samuel in a statement. Ampry-Samuel previously served in the 41st city council district, which includes Brownsville, Bushwick, Crown Heights, East Flatbush and Prospect Lefferts Gardens. She was appointed deputy leader and chair of the Public Housing Committee. Her council district included the highest concentration of New York

City Housing Authority housing in North America. She was running for a second term last year, when she was beat out by Darlene Mealy for her seat. Ampry-Samuel has also held a number of public service positions, including as a chief of staff in the New York State Assembly and working at the United States Embassy in Accra and Ghana as a democracy and human rights coordinator, culminating in over 20 years of experience helping individuals, families, and organizations in the housing and community development fields. “I look forward to increasing access to quality affordable housing for low-income residents and homebuyers and ensuring HUD grantees provide economic opportunities and services to underserved populations. We must work together to improve the quality of life for New Yorkers and New Jerseyans,” Ampry-Samuel added. See ALICKA on page 29

Advocates say Black entrepreneurs are being excluded from NJ’s cannabis business By CYRIL JOSH BARKER Amsterdam News Staff Black entrepreneurs are outraged that New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) has not awarded any cannabis licenses to any of the state’s Black entrepreneurs. Advocates with the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ) say based on their conversations, out of the 56 licenses awarded to date, none has been awarded to a Black-owned business, and people want answers. “Many Black-owned businesses have been trying to get into the cannabis industry since 2012 when cannabis for medicinal purposes became legal in New Jersey,” said AACCNJ President and CEO John E. Harmon Sr. “No Blackowned business received a license back then, and none has received a license since the legalization of cannabis for recreational use thus far. It’s a costly proposition for Black license applicants to wait indefinitely while the CRC drags its feet in awarding licenses.” Harmon is referring to the CRC’s requirement that license applicants maintain site control while the CRC considers their applications. In other words, applicants must have legal access to and control of the real estate at which their businesses will be operated. Many applicants are hit with mounting monthly lease payments which cannot be deducted as a business ex-

pense. Since the United States federal government does not recognize cannabis as a legal industry, expenses incurred in connection with cannabis activity cannot be deducted as a legitimate business expense. “The CRC needs to expedite its review and award of the licenses submitted. Minimally, the CRC must immediately score and notify applicants of their conditional status,” said Harmon. “If necessary, additional resources must be allocated to the license review process so that applicants cease to be adversely impacted financially by an unjustifiably protracted process.” Congressman Donald Payne Jr. said marijuana has been legal in the state since 2012. Last year, New Jersey legalized marijuana for recreational use and allowed the creation of cannabis stores and shops. In the 10 years of legalization, not one Black-owned cannabis business has been granted a license, according to the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey. “I am outraged to hear that Blackowned businesses have been shut out of the state’s cannabis marketplace,” said Payne Jr. “Black users are four times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than white users, even though overall use for both groups is almost the same. New Jersey has a chance to correct this inequality and allow people abused by the system to finally benefit from it with a fair distribution of cannabis business licenses.”

Archdiocese of Newark to celebrate Black History Month with masses, listening sessions By CYRIL JOSH BARKER Amsterdam News Staff The Archdiocese of Newark’s African American, African, and Caribbean Apostolate is celebrating Black History Month with four special Masses and Synod listening sessions throughout the month of February. Though the Archdiocese traditionally commemorates Black History Month with one large Mass celebrated by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, at Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, this year the Apostolate decided to hold four smaller Masses in local parishes to make the celebration more accessible and personal for parishioners. One Mass will be held in each of the four counties overseen by the Archdiocese—Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union—with the county’s bishop presiding. All are invited to attend so they can honor Black culture and its impact on American history. “These Masses are an opportunity to pay tribute to the numerous, often

unrecognized contributions of Black people and celebrate the legacy of our brothers and sisters in the intimate and spiritual setting of our local churches,” said Father Emeka Okwuosa, S.D.V., coordinator of the African American, African, and Caribbean Apostolate. “I hope everyone will join and honor our community, our ancestors, and everything they have done to benefit society.” There are an estimated 34,000 Black Catholics within the Archdiocese of Newark as of 2016, according to statistics from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ V Encuentro initiative. Parishioners are encouraged to join listening sessions following Mass, during which they can share their thoughts and suggestions about how to improve the Catholic Church. These sessions are part of “Synod 2021-2023: For a Synodal Church,” a process initiated by Pope Francis in October 2021 that urges Catholics around the world to meet and discuss how the Church can better connect with 21st centur y congregations.

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New Assembly member Eddie Gibbs in the spotlight A long-time East Harlem native, Edward “Eddie” Gibbs, 53, said the whole experience of campaigning for former Assemblymember Robert Rodriguez’s seat was surreal, rewarding, and educating given the controversy. Following Rodriguez’s resignation and nomination to become secretary of state by Gov. Kathy Hochul, East Harlem’s Assembly District 68 voted in their new assembly member in a special election on Tuesday, Jan. 18. Gibbs was previously a district leader, community organizer, actor, comedian, and as a product of his harried past in his hometown, a formerly incarcerated individual. He grew up with a single mother and five siblings, one of which was a child his dad had with another woman, he said. Around age 13, Gibbs said he began hustling for drug dealers, packing groceries, and doing any odd jobs in the neighborhood he could to earn money. “As boys of a single parent, we get older and form our opinions,” said Gibbs. “We want to have money in our pockets but none of us had jobs and moms couldn’t keep up with us. We hit the streets and started hustling. Growing up in East Harlem was kinda rough, and it was real.” His lifestyle eventually led him to being incarcerated for manslaughter. Gibbs said it was an act of self-defense but he turned himself in and accepted the plea bargain, receiving a lenient sentence of three years. At the time, he said his representation from Legal Aid pushed for the plea bargain. After his release, Gibbs launched himself into stand-up comedy and entertainment while cooperating with STRIVE, a job training and career development service, in an effort to stay busy and grounded in his humanity. “When you have that title, manslaughter, murderer, and you come home from prison, the streets see you different,” said Gibbs, “First thing I did, I wanted to make people comfortable around me. I wanted people to see my humor.” Gibbs’ criminal attorney Murray Richman and his daughter helped him file a Certificate of Good Conduct (CGC) with the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS), which basically states legally that a person is now reformed after a conviction. With Richman’s encouragement, Gibbs ran for office and kept running for various positions over the next decade or so. According to Board of Elections (BOE) results, Gibbs overwhelmingly beat out Republican candidate Daby Benjaminé Carreras with 80.43% of the votes to secure his assembly seat. He is the first Black male candidate to win in the district, where Latino political clout is legendary. The assembly seat has traditionally

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been held by a Latino, particularly Puerto Ricans. Raul Reyes, of Nuevo Caribe Democratic of El Barrio/East Harlem, said that there was a somewhat difficult time corralling a unified front for one of the Hispanic candidates. Reyes said that three people were expecting backing from Rodriguez going into the county committee meeting to select a Democratic nominee for the special election but it just didn’t pan out. Patch reported that Gibbs ended up winning more than half of the 153 ballots cast, beating out runner-ups John Ruiz-Miranda, Wilfredo Lopez and Hilda Candy Vives-Vasquez. Gibbs said he had a fairly friendly, albeit adversarial, working relationship with Rodriguez during his term in the assembly due to Rodriguez backing out of an alleged “deal” to support him in a city council campaign years ago. He aims to employ Latino community members that adequately represent the huge chunk of the district they make up, and eventually learn Spanish fluently. He said he felt lucky to have been chosen in a field of “fine candidates.” He also maintains that he is the product of a “fair” criminal justice system, and a true story of redemption with nothing but patience and perseverance to stand on “I am scared, I’m nervous. It’s a huge responsibility. You can’t fail and I don’t want to fail because people say I told you so,” said Gibbs about the pressure to succeed as a formerly incarcerated individual. He hopes to be an inspiration for ex-offenders looking to change their lives around, advocates for criminal justice and bail reforms, and is largely in support of the new Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Ariama C. Long is a Report for America corps member and writes about culture and politics in New York City for The Amsterdam News. Your donation to match our RFA grant helps keep her writing stories like this one; please consider making a tax-deductible gift of any amount today by visiting: https://tinyurl.com/fcszwj8w

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By David R. Jones

Governor’s Budget Includes Funding for Student Debt Consumer Assistance Tucked away in Governor Kathy Hochul’s voluminous 2022-23 executive budget, her first as the State’s chief executive officer, is a line item on page 538 establishing funding for the “operation of education debt consumer assistance programs.” For some this amount of funding -- $3 million annually – may seem like small potatoes in a $214 billion state budget. But it is a life preserver for many New Yorkers whose student loan debt holds them back from fully participating in the state’s economy, saving for retirement, purchasing a home and building wealth. By appropriating this funding, Governor Hochul is acknowledging that the state needs to do more to support borrowers struggling with student loan debt. Why? Because the loan servicing sector has a documented history of disseminating incomplete and erroneous information to borrowers, resulting in missed opportunities for reducing or eliminating debt. Indeed, a 2019 USDOE Inspector General report found that loan servicers were failing to inform borrowers of all their repayment options and miscalculating payments for individuals enrolled in income-driven repayment plans, among other deceptive business practices. Increased Demand for Help with Student Debt Action by the governor on student loan debt could not come at a more critical time. The current moratorium on federal student loan repayments, implemented due to the pandemic, will expire on May 1, 2022. President Biden has made clear that no more “pauses” on payments and interest are forthcoming. The resumption of student loan payments is certain to trigger an increased demand for help as borrowers continue to struggle with COVID-related pressures on their income. Borrowers are also bracing for changes in the roster of companies servicing loans. FedLoan, one of the largest companies managing federal student loans, will exit the federal loan servicing business in 2022. Navient, another large servicer, stopped servicing federal “direct” student loans last fall. These changes will certainly result in confusion and financial problems for loan holders as their accounts are transferred to other companies. The federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) program, which has been plagued by loan servicer misconduct and criticized for its high rejection rate of PSFL applications, recently underwent changes to ensure more borrowers receive the relief promised for pursuing careers in public service. However, loan holders only have until October 31, 2022, to take the steps necessary to receive relief under new program modifications. Tens of thousands of New York’s public servants could see their debt

eliminated under this program. It is critical that we make sure all the relief available to consumers is realized and borrowers can take advantage of it. But if they cannot navigate the system, they cannot benefit. Older Adults, Low-income and Black Women most financially burdened by Student Debt Student loan debt impacts borrowers of all backgrounds, in both urban and rural communities. But it has been especially onerous for low-income borrowers, first generation college students, older adults and women, particularly Black women. After California ($147.2 billion) and Texas ($114 billion), New York has the highest outstanding student loan debt, at nearly $99 billion. For the state’s 2.4 million borrowers the average debt load is $41,429. And of those 2.4 million borrowers, 279,433 are in delinquency, which means they missed loan payments and are at risk of defaulting on their loans. Many older borrowers fear they will never pay off their debt. Edward Smith, 71, put himself in that category. He has more than $64,000 in student loan debt based on loans he took out to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees in the social sciences. Until 2019 he was working as a social worker for a Bronx-based nonprofit, helping clients with addictions access benefits and treatment programs. Prior to that he spent 12 years with the NYC Department of Education. After defaulting on his loan a few years ago, Mr. Smith said the federal government began offsetting his wages and upon retirement, his Social Security income. “It affected my whole lifestyle,” said the Harlem resident, who currently lives in transitional housing. “I came to the realization that I have to live with this, because in my mind, there was no way I could alleviate that amount of debt monetarily.” Fortunately, a friend told Mr. Smith about EDCAP, an education debt consumer assistance program my organization created in 2019, with support from the State Legislature, to assist both federal and private borrowers manage their debt. EDCAP is a one-stop shop for student loan debt, providing free, unbiased oneon-one consumer assistance and case management. Mr. Smith met with an EDCAP counselor who consolidated his loans and helped enroll him in an incomedriven repayment plan. His loans are now in good standing and EDCAP is exploring his eligibility for loan forgiveness programs. “If it were not for this program I would be in dire straits,” said Smith. Thanks to new funding from Governor Hochul, and ongoing support from the State Legislature, we will expand EDCAP services statewide to help more New Yorkers like Mr. Smith get the help they need to effectively manage and when possible, eliminate their debt.

David R. Jones, Esq., is President and CEO of the Community Service Society of New York (CSS), the leading voice on behalf of low-income New Yorkers for more than 175 years. The views expressed in this column are solely those of the writer. The Urban Agenda is available on CSS’s website: www.cssny.org.

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When Kryst was crowned, it marked more than a personal triumph: it meant that for the first time, three Black women were the reigning Miss USA, Miss Teen USA and Miss America. In a statement Sunday, the nationally syndicated program “Extra” described Kryst as “not just a vital part of our show, she was a beloved part of our ‘Extra’ family and touched the entire staff. Our deepest condolences to all her family and friends.” Kryst provided commentary at last month’s Miss Universe pageant, which called her “one of the brightest, warmest, and most kind people we have ever had the privilege of knowing. Our entire community mourns her loss.” The University of South Carolina praised the former student-athlete, calling her “a woman of many talents.” Kryst also held an MBA from Wake Forest University. According to police, Kryst’s body was found at approximately 7 a.m. Sunday in front of the Orion building, a high-rise on West 42nd Street in midtown Manhattan.

populations in 2019 was over half the overall U.S. suicide rate of 13.2 per 100,000.” SPRC stats also showed that young adulthood suicide is the highest among young Black Americans. From 2010 to 2019, between the ages of 25 and 34, Black suicide rates were just over 10 per 100,000. Among Black populations, suicide rates peak during adolescence and young adulthood, then decline. Michael Lindsey was recently named the dean of New York University’s Silver School of Social Work. He said that while the pandemic may not have

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day,” said Omar Jackson, director of SAVE East Harlem. Jackson said that the SAVE team has participated in hundreds of violence interruptions and de-escalations in East Harem by building lines of communication and actively engaging with young people,

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helped, there still needs to be a focus on mental health and suicides among young Black Americans particularly. “It’s important for the social work profession to meet this moment of urgent need, especially in vulnerable communities who have been especially hard-hit by the pandemic,” said Lindsey. “My own research into youth mental health has focused my awareness on how our young Black children and teens, in particular, are affected. For instance, at McSilver we saw self-reported suicide attempt rates rising by 73% in Black adolescents between 1991 and 2017, and later research shows that disturbing trend continuing. There are many reasons for this trend,

but the pandemic has only hastened the urgency to act.” A Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry article published last September, using information from the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, showed that between 1991 and 2017 more than 1,800 Black children between the ages of 5 and 17 died by suicide. And current suicide rates aren’t equally distributed by gender. According to the Pew Research Center, between 2009 and 2019, Black suicides rates have increased among Black women and Black men 65% and 9% respectively. Dr. Jeff Gardere told the AmNews that there are still

barriers to discussing mental health in the Black community and that more discussion leads to weaker barriers. “We’ve learned that success by itself does not define happiness and that it is important to have a proper work-life balance, number one,” said Gardere. “And number two, we still need to continue to smash the stigma by discussing mental illness, and we need to make psychology and counseling much more accessible.” If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

which they believe must be a key component of any plan to reduce gun violence in the city. On the same note, the Rev. Dr. Demetrius Carolina, who runs the Central Family Life Center and the True 2 Life CMS group out on Staten Island, said that smart community policing benefits people who are for “pro-community” and “propolice.” Carolina said that the city needs to allow time for the new mayor, city council, and NYPD leadership to come together and strategize, without standing on rhetoric. “As both a parent, as a pastor, as a community leader and executive director of a non profit, I believe in a balanced approach to gun violence,” said Carolina. “Often we hear the voices of one side or the other. The reality is that we need progressive, innovative thinking to overcome a very old and serious matter. I believe there’s room to be one in the same.” Oresa NapperWilliams, executive director and founder of Not Another Child Inc., lost her son, Andrell Napper, to gun violence in 2006 in Brooklyn. She is excited that CMS will be a featured part of the gun violence reduction plan and

that all city agencies should be working in tandem with violence interrupters. Adams also released an open letter from more than 200 business, civic, and labor leaders who clearly support his efforts to reduce crime in the city. The letter stated that during the pandemic, both crime and quality of life conditions worsened in the Central Business Districts, in many residential neighborhoods, on the public transit system, and in local shopping strips. “The mayor has taken a courageous position and we all share responsibility to help him carry out his agenda,” said the letter. But, Adams’ call for rollbacks on bail reform, Raise the Age legislation, and anti crime unit disbandment has struck a fairly negative cord. Last week’s and this week’s funerals to honor fallen police officers Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora, who fell victim to gun violence in the line of duty, also seemed to cause tensions to heighten. Marvin Mayfield, director of organizing at Center for Community Alternatives, said in a statement that more “jailing without a trial is not a solution” and “unchecked judicial discretion” will only serve to worsen racial disparities and undermine people’s constitutional rights. Katie Schaffer, also at Community Alternatives, added that according to the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice data on gun violence during COVID, since the first bail reforms were enacted in January 2020, most people arrested for gun violence are not out pretrial on

another case, and while out pretrial, most are not rearrested for new gun crimes. “It’s quite clear that it is a falsehood that any rise in crime is connected to bail reform,” said Schaffer. She went on to point out that some situations “have nothing to do with bail reform” and are being spun into the conversation, like in the case where the 16-year-old suspect in last week’s shooting of Officer Kaseem Pennan in the Bronx was released after paying a $250,000 bail. The case is about the Raise the Age problem, where 16 or 17 year olds arrested on a gun charge can go if they provide information. Adams had said that he was outraged that a repeat offender, accused of shooting at a police officer, was walking free on bond. “For people who are charged with violent felonies the system basically works like it did pre-bail reform. Judges can set money bail, they can remand somebody, they can release you on conditions. That is how that would’ve worked under the old system also,” said Schaffer. “It’s a blatant misunderstanding of the law and what the reforms did.”

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Macy’s Black History Month effort gives lifeline to Black students and Black-owned businesses By M’NIYAH LYNN Special to the AmNews

of their goals and stays thinking about how to remain inclusive. “In 2020, we took a stance and accelerated the About 92% of United Negro Col- goals and strategies we already had lege Fund (UNCF) students who in place. Now, today is about taking qualify for financial assistance are action, holding ourselves accountfrom low-income families. That’s able to these goals and being transwhy the United Negro College Fund parent about our progress,” she said. has been raising funds for scholBlack History, Black Brilliance arships and emergency grants honors the legacy and contributions of through the UNCF Campaign Black Americans during February. The Emergency Student Aid program, round-up campaign is in support of which Macy’s is helping to support. youth empowerment and education, while the brand spot"Macy’s plans to give a spotlight to seven light is Macy’s continued brands... These brands include Buttah, effort to show a skincare line of products targeted inclusivity and diversity towards melanin skin, by Dorion Renaud; by nurturing and Harlem Candle Co., a luxury home Black-owned retail busifragrance brand inspired by the Harlem ness talent, Jazz Age, by Teri Johnson." according to Macy’s press release. For the UNCF GiveBack Campaign with Macy’s, Macy’s customers can either donate online or round-up their in-store purchase amounts and donate that extra money, up to $0.99, to UNCF, the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization. The donation campaign is For Black History, Black Brilliance, online as well at macys.com. Macy’s effort to honor Black History The longstanding partnership has Month, Macy’s is once again part- been around since 2006 and has raised nering with UNCF to raise scholar- more than $600,000 in 2021 for academic ship funds for students attending and emergency aid to Black students. The historically Black colleges and uni- emergency grants that some students are versities (HBCUs) and the compa- awarded through UNCF are crucial tony is spotlighting up-and-coming wards ensuring degree completion. Black-owned brands. Diego Aviles is vice president, fund Shawn Outler is Macy’s chief di- development-northeast. He said that versity, equity and inclusion officer. students have been facing food inseWith her work, Macy’s has kept track curity, technology needs, emergen-

cies and challenges receiving financial aid as a result of the pandemic. Because of these issues, the donations that they are able to get from their partners is crucial to get students assistance. “You can’t plan emergencies, so when they come up, having a powerful partner like Macy’s and funds that they’ve provided is so valuable to us,” he said. Today, UNCF supports more than 60,000 students at over 1,000 colleges and universities in the country. Since being founded in 1944, they have improved the number of minorities attending college. 45.9% of Black students enrolled in four-year public colleges complete their degrees in six years— the lowest rate compared to other races and ethnicities, the National Student Clearing House Research Center reported in 2017. However, the six-year graduation rate for a UNCF African American scholarship recipient is 70%, which is 11% higher than the national average, UNCF’s website said. Their efforts have been used to address minority education disparities. UNCF supports college students and their development through educational programs and scholarships. In addition, the organization provides financial support to 37 HBCUs and they have been serving as the leading advocate to express the importance of minority education and community development, UNCF’s website said. Macy’s plans to give a spotlight to seven brands that will be available at select Macy’s stores and online. These brands include Healthy Roots, a toy company, by Yelitsa Jean-Charles; Buttah, a skincare line of products targeted towards melanin skin, by Dorion Renaud; and Harlem Candle Co., a luxury home fragrance brand inspired by the Harlem Jazz Age, by Teri Johnson. Among the spotlighted brands is Nude Barre, a bodywear collection created by Erin Carpenter. The company has revolutionized and diversified what nude is in bodywear by

creating tights, camisoles, panties, fishnets, etc. that come in 12 inclusive shades to match all skin tones. The shades that they have provide minorities who have been historically overlooked and underrepresented to feel comfortable. “I think businesses putting spotlights on Black-owned businesses helps to catapult them and offer opportunity to grow,” Carpenter said. In the past, Macy’s has already shown a dedication towards helping the Black community. Not only has the UNCF partnership been established for over a decade, but they have worked to educate and prepare companies created by people from underrepresented groups to form a relationship with major retailers through The Workshop at Macy’s, which has been around for many years. “We believe these brands have resonated well with our customers and bring tremendous value to our assortment,” Outlet said. Nude Barre is one of those brands that went through the Workshop back in 2013. After completing the Workshop, Carpenter said she tried to pitch their company to Macy’s but the timing wasn’t right. However, Macy’s reached out to Carpenter when they found that her brand would fill an opening for a bodywear brand with the variety that she offers. “We’ve had extensive conversations with our buyer about growing our business together as a longterm plan, so it isn’t just a one time initiative,” Carpenter said. Aviles shared a similar appreciation and gratitude for Macy’s. “Macy’s has been there before 2020. I believe they don’t care whether it’s 1968 or 2020, they truly believe this is a movement and not a moment,” he said.

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The Harlem community came out on Wednesday, Jan. 6, for a candlelight vigil sponsored by W.A.R.M. in honor of slain NYPD Officer Jason Rivera and Officer Wilbert Mora at the 32nd Precinct, 250 West 135 Street. The NYPD officers died after responding to a domestic violence incident at an apartment on 135th Street. The Rev. Sullivan said prayers as activists, police officers, electeds and cops paid tribute.

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The City still shook by shooting death of two cops By AUTODIDACT 17 Special to the AmNews Investigators are still trying to learn how Friday evening’s call for police assistance for a domestic dispute resulted in the deaths of three men, including two cops— Jason Rivera, 22 and Wilbert Mora, 27. The incident rocked a city already dealing with escalating violence in the last couple years. NYPD officers arrived at an apartment on Harlem’s 135th Street, between Malcolm X and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvds. at about 6:30 p.m. Friday after Shirley Sourzes called 911 about 15 minutes earlier and calmly told the dispatcher her son, Lashawn McNeil, 47, was being verbally abusive to her, but she wasn’t in any imminent danger and didn’t mention any weapons. She explained that McNeil wasn’t physically abusive, and that she recently had heart surgery and he moved in with her in November from Baltimore to assist her. Police stated that when their officers arrived they spoke with her briefly in the living room. She then called for Lashawn to come from out of the bedroom to speak with the officers, and when he didn’t respond, Rivera and Mora walked down the narrow hallway to his bedroom, when suddenly, “The door swings open and numerous shots are fired, striking both officers—one fatally and one is here at Harlem Hospital in critical condition,” Chief of Detectives James Essig said at the time. Rookie Officer Sumit Sulan, who was not injured, shot McNeil in the head and right arm as he attempt-

ed to flee the apartment. McNeil and the two wounded cops were taken to Harlem Hospital where Rivera succumbed to his injuries later that evening, and McNeil died there Monday at 1:30 p.m. Mora had been shot in the head, and was transferred Sunday night to NYU Langone Medical Center, where he died Tuesday afternoon. On Saturday, NYC Mayor Eric Adams ordered city flags be flown at half-staff, and told reporters, “This is a battle between the killers and New Yorkers, and we are not going to lose that battle.” A candlelit vigil in front of the NYPD’s 32nd Precinct on 135th St memorialized the fallen officers. After gathering information from Mrs. Sourzes and neighbors, investigators are checking the officers’ bodycam footage and McNeil’s social media accounts for evidence. The entire deadly episode was captured by the officers’ bodycams. Police said the .45 Glock McNeil used had been reported stolen in Baltimore Nov. 20, 2017, and was equipped with a high-capacity drum magazine capable of holding 40 rounds. On Monday, Mayor Adams revealed that a “loaded assault rifle” had also been found under McNeil’s mattress. The American Tactical AR-15 assaultstyle rifle contained one bullet in its chamber and 19 in the magazine. Mora was an organ donor, and reports state that he helped save the lives of five people. Rivera and Mora are the fourth and fifth New York Police Department cops shot so far this month, and the first fatalities. Police revealed McNeil had been

arrested five times on various charges, including assault on an officer and weapon possession. They say he has a history of posting anti-police and anti-govern-

ment messages on social media. Rivera and Mora’s memorial services were conducted at St. Patrick’s Cathedral with cops deep for 20 blocks in midtown Manhattan.

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Union Matters Wage board votes to change threshold for farmers’ overtime hours This week the New York State Farm Labor Wage Board voted to adjust farm workers’ overtime threshold from 60 to 40 hours. The three-member panel voted 2-to-1 to alter the threshold. It counters a 2019 bill that moved the threshold from 60 to 80 hours. It now needs the approval of New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul and State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon. “The phase-in schedule will begin on January 1, 2024 with the threshold set at 56 hours; on January 1, 2026, with the threshold set at 52 hours; on January 1, 2028, with the threshold set at 48 hours; on January 1, 2030, with the threshold set at 44 hours; on January 1, 2032, with the threshold set at 40 hours,” read part of the wage board’s resolution written last week before the vote. New York Farm Bureau President David Fisher, who’s a part of the board, said in a statement that the process was rushed and didn’t consider the concerns of farm owners. “In the end, the decision was made with little deliberation or reflection of the testimony,” said Fisher. “I would have hoped my fellow board members would have considered more of the impacts that this will have on agriculture…We saw how important that was in the pan-

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NY Labor Wage Board votes to change farm workers’ overtime threshold.

demic for consumers and food banks,” continued Fisher. “We heard testimony that labor will be too expensive, and hours will be limited so there won’t be that excess product to give away.” New York Civil Liberties Union Executive Director Donna Lieberman urged the powers that be to do right by farm workers. “The workers on whom we depend for the food on our tables have waited over 80 years for dignity and to be afforded the same basic workplace protections as all other New Yorkers,” said Lieberman in a

statement. “We urge Commissioner Reardon and Gov. Hochul to accept the Wage Board’s recommendations and bring an end to the Jim Crow-era injustice and discrimination against farmworkers that the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act was intended to reverse.” In 2019, the Farm Laborer Fair Labor Practices Act to work overtime (time and a half ) moved from 60 hours a week to 80 hours starting in 2020. These laborers are often tasked with picking apples and raising cows.

“New York’s agriculture industry must no longer depend on the continued exploitation of farmworkers,” said Lieberman. “The NYCLU will continue to stand with farmworkers in the fight for equal workplace protections, fair compensation, and basic rights across New York State.” New York State farm workers’ rights found itself in the news late last summer when the New York State Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) certified Pindar Vineyards workers as Local 338 RWDS/UFCW representation. Now, they can collectively bargain for a new deal. It’s the first farm union certification under the state’s Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act, which gives farm workers the right to organize. Pindar Vineyards is in Peconic, New York. One elected official hopes the labor department and the governor push back against the board’s vote. Republican New York State Assembly Member Chris Tague, a former dairy farmer, told RochesterFirst.com: “You know, some of these folks want to work as many hours as they possibly can…the problem is and this is what people don’t understand, if this law goes into effect, they’re [farm owners] not going to allow their employees to work over 40 hours a week because they can’t afford to pay them overtime.”

Elected officials outline plan to end gun violence By STEPHON JOHNSON Amsterdam News Staff This week, elected officials, civic leaders and labor heads got together to discuss New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ “blueprint” to end gun violence. Earlier this week, New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with all five borough district attorneys to discuss gun violence due to the high-profile shootings of police officers and innocent civilians. In a joint statement, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, and Staten Island District Attorney Michael McMahon said that all parties involved were satisfied with the conversation. “Today, Mayor Eric Adams and District Attorneys Alvin Bragg, Darcel Clark, Eric Gonzalez, Melinda Katz, and Michael McMahon met in City Hall,” read the statement. “The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the mutually shared goals of keeping New Yorkers safe, particularly from the rising toll of gun crimes. The conversation was wide-ranging, candid, and productive. The mayor and district attorneys agreed that, among other things, safety and justice are not mutually exclusive, and must go hand in hand.”

years and why they shouldn’t deal with anything else. “Our city is coming out of a long period of uncertainty and trauma,” read the letter. “The pandemic has frayed the social safety net at every level and has had a lasting and damaging impact on our justice system. Our court system is operating at a fraction of its previous capacity, and it has put our communities at risk. In the first half of 2019, New York City courts rendered 405 criminal verdicts. In the first half of 2021, these same courts rendered only 18. There is currently a backlog of 4,000 gun cases in the New York state court system. “To our lawyers, our legal aids, our defenders: I strongly encourage ALL of us to get back to work,” the mayor continued. “And we must immediately look at Officials met this week to combat gun violence. the things that are holding us up including changing the current social distancing reIn a statement, SEIU 32BJ President That’s a key component to the mayor’s quirements.” Kyle Bragg stated that all New Yorkers plan, among others, and we’re glad to see The plan got the approval of union leadwant to stay safe, but everyone must be a laser focus on rooting out gun violence ers. policed the same. once and for all.” “On our buses, in the subway, and “The crisis of illegal guns in New York The mayor stayed busy working with in the neighborhoods where we live, City is persistent, and its consequences are others to keep his tentacles all over the transit workers see the need to imall too pervasive in our communities,” said city’s movement. prove public safety every single day,” Bragg. “If we’re going to be a city where evIn an open letter for hundreds of labor said Tony Utano, president, TWU Local eryone gets a fair chance to make it, all New leaders, civic leaders and businesses, 100. “All branches of government must Yorkers need to be safe and secure. We Adams spoke of his plan to end gun vio- step up and take action, and that inhave to attack the seeds of violence before lence. cludes addressing the mental health they bloom, and we need to rely on trustIn the letter, Adams reminded the public crisis more effectively. The mayor’s ed stakeholders to help lead the charge. of what they’ve been through the past three plan is a big step in the right direction.” (Photo courtesy of Travel Wild via iStock)

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Opinion NYC—Mayor Eric Adams is the leading protagonist in our collective horror film By ADOFO A. MUHAMMAD Ed.D

ago in the eyes of those who truly study the history of the American experiment. I woke up this morning and had a profound epiphWe are all collectively living in a horror movie that any. It wasn’t a new thought, but it was a persistent was thought to be unthinkable prior to March of 2020, thought that I have been unable to escape. New York when even the greatest city in the country ostensibly City needs order. The rise in criminal activity, un- shut down under the crushing weight of COVID-19. In employment coupled with fear and anxiety in the any horror film, there exist several basic elements. A midst of an ongoing pandemic are the perfect ingre- main character, a terrifying entity or individual, a scary dients for the continued decline of a nation whose setting and multiple plot twists. In a good horror story, claims to American exceptionalism have faded long there is a protagonist who has the uncanny ability to face adversity, endure personal anguish and provide hope to those who have lost it. America, and in particular New York City, has been a horror show for some. What the Discussing or attempting to balance controversial viewpoints pandemic has revealed is the hidden shame is never an easy task, and ones on Critical Race Theory, or the of America, the haves strive no matter the opinions of Joe Rogan, Whoopi Goldberg or the objections conditions, while the have-nots suffer due raised by those on the right about President Biden’s promise to their station in life, whether it’s a lack of to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court, are a few of adequate health care, access to a quality the recent iterations erupting on media platforms. education, or being trapped in the vicious Let’s take the latter of these issues, and perhaps the cycle of the ghettoization of their commumost pertinent one for many Americans concerned nities. There is true suffering that is taking about the course of social and political developments. place every day in our once great city. Currently, Biden has not chosen a candidate and I believe, in this day, in this time, Mayor three names have been bandied about as possible Eric Adams is the leading protagonist in choices—J. Michelle Childs, a judge of the U.S. District our collective horror film. Mayor Adams Court for the District of South Carolina; Ketanji Brown embodies the hope and aspirations of so Jackson, a judge in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Dis- many in the Black and Brown communitrict of Columbia Circuit; and Leondra Reid Kruger, an ty who have faced almost insurmountable associate justice of the Supreme Court of California. odds, but still persevere, no matter the conEach one is highly regarded and would expand the notion ditions they have emerged from. The city is of diversity considerably with the addition of the first Black out of control; law and order must exist or woman on the bench. Depending on what part of the country there will be sheer anarchy and further deyou favor, the age, or the political connections of the candidates, cline will take place. We cannot afford for all three almost comprise a virtual tie in recommendations and that to take place. It’s simply not an option. qualifications. A lot of Black and Brown New Yorkers reOn the surface, Biden has a no-lose proposition, but to hear member Stop-and-Frisk, we remember the volume of dissent on the right from such prominent elect- how the nation’s largest police force often ed GOP members as Sen. Ted Cruz and a chorus of media feels like an occupying force that serves, commentators, the women are not representative of the over- protects, and breaks a brother’s neck. It’s all American population. Well, these naysayers don’t have to a fine line to navigate, the upholding of the look too far back to recall President Reagan’s choice and how he justified nominating Sandra Day O’Connor in 1981, an obvious choice to bolster his presidential bid. We see very little difference between Reagan’s decision to By CINQUE BRATH place a woman on the Court than Biden’s choice to place a Special to the AmNews Black woman on the highest court. No, it won’t change the ideological outlook, which would remain at 6 to 3. But it is a step Don’t be surprised to see a lot of toward balancing the court, a far cry from trying to balance the tributes going on this year to pay differing opinions mentioned at the start of this editorial. homage to the “60 year anniversary” No matter which candidate of the three is nominated, there of the Black is Beautiful Movement. is sure to be more pushback from members of the Senate JuCultural Caravan is releasing a docdiciary Committee, where Sen. Dick Durbin has the gavel. But umentary in February called “AJASS, when the rancor dies down, it will be time to raise a different Pioneers of the Black is Beautiroar of celebration as we welcome the first Black woman to the ful Movement,” produced by Louise Supreme Court. Dente. In the February 2022 issue of Essence magazine Lilly Workneh has a fourpage story entitled, “The Rise of the Black is Beautiful Revolution.” Also on Feb. 3 the Brooklyn Public Library & Center for Brooklyn History had a one-hour discussion with several of the original octogenarians who were part of this first show hosted by Peter “Souleo” Wright. We can thank the African Jazz Art Society and Studio (AJASS) for debuting The Grandassa Models on Jan. 28, 1962 at the Purple Manor in Harlem. That was the day in which a group of beautiful Black women adorned a Harlem stage in front of hundreds, bragging

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constitutional rights of New York City citizens and the need to rid the streets of individuals who are seemingly running wild engaging in barbarous behavior and terrorizing some of our communities. This must stop. If we were able to better police our own communities and check the behavior of those who we know are bastardizing the neighborhoods we live in, this long-standing dilemma of Black and Brown self-induced destructive behavior would not exist, but like it or not, it does. I don’t want Mayor Adams to succeed just because I have personal affection and admiration for him. I want him to succeed because we all need him to. The stakes are high. We have seen this story unfold before. In several Hollywood films, the Black man only seems to ascend to the highest political office during a catastrophic event. Morgan Freeman was the president in the film “Deep Impact.” The plot centered around an extinction level event. We are in our own extinction level event, however this is not a Hollywood film. This is our reality. It’s only been one month since Mayor Adams’ ascendency to the mayorship. Eric Adams is only the second person of African descent to be mayor of New York City in its 398 year history. I have seen firsthand what a lack of order can do to a community, and what racism and classicism can do. I have witnessed the Dinkins era, the Guiliani era, the Bloomberg era and the de Blasio era. I have never been more confident in a mayor as I am confident with Mayor Eric Adams. We need to give him time to implement his strategies, tactics and agenda. But make no mistake about it, we need buffoons, miscreants and those who are afflicting skulduggery against our communities to be dealt with. Our children, wives, sisters and brothers must be safe, there is no debate regarding this fact. They deserve it. I believe Mayor Adams is the right man at the right time and in the right place to manifest this into existence. Like it or not. Adofo A. Muhammad Ed.D serves as principal of Brooklyn’s Bedford Academy High School.

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Police officers defend and serve their communities at the risk of their lives, sprinting into danger and endangering themselves despite the fact that the individuals they are safeguarding may be complete strangers. Police undertake one of the few professions where its employees do not know whether they will go home at the end of the day, and it is a profession where its employees knowingly undertake the risk of dying a premature death. Even those who abhor the police are aware of these facts. Yet, what these dissidents do not understand is that every life has significance, regardless of your political beliefs or your preconceived notions about a person you’ve never met before. Police officers are much like the rest of us; they grew up in the same neighborhoods as us, and they have spouses, children, friends, and relatives. They have their own perspectives, and in spite of the uniform they wear, even their most ardent detractors might agree with them on most issues. But for Black Lives Matter, it doesn’t matter; if someone dons a police uniform and pins a badge to their chest, they gain the label, “cop,” and they’re the enemy until the end. The D.C. chapter of Black Lives Matter bemoaned the immediate labeling of wounded police officers as “heroes” without first evaluating what “the policeman did wrong” in “tearjerker” press conferences. In a subsequent tweet, expressing their outrage towards the killings of Black individuals by police officers, they stated “. . . being Black in DC is more dangerous than any job.” This apples-to-oranges treatment of this matter is as wrong as it is despicable. Despite overwhelming evidence demonstrating that police are not hungry for blood from any race, fringe factions of the Democratic Party such as Black Lives Matter continue to believe that police are eager to shoot people—particularly people of color—rather than killing people only when they threaten deadly force against the police. So, how exactly are these situations different? First and foremost, a civilian being killed and a police

officer being killed are two very different scenarios. When a police officer is killed on duty, around half the time, the officer is responding to a threat, one which the great majority of people would likely flee from. In addition, the threats that they respond to when the officers are killed most often involve criminals with guns—44 out of 48 killings, with the remaining four having vehicles being used. Thus, officers are not being shot because they create the threat, they are being shot because they are responding to it. Furthermore, officers in seven states, as well as officers in many big cities, are required to wear body cameras, which means that a record of their interactions with the individual they suspect of committing a crime is always preserved. Police vehicles are outfitted with cameras that record continuously, and shootings almost invariably result in an investigation. To put it another way, police officers are continuously scrutinized during every deadly engagement. Finally, police officers are rigorously trained and held responsible for failing to adhere to particular criteria before, during, and after discharging their firearm; as a result, officers only shoot when they are threatened— and statistics indicate that they are generally justified in their assessment of the threats that they take action to terminate. Knowing all this, is it difficult for a police officer to kill someone without justification? Yes, it is extremely difficult—that is why it rarely every happens, and that is why police are seldom convicted of murder or manslaughter. Let’s take a closer look at the facts. Out of 13,000 fatal shootings between 2005 and 2019, 104 officers were charged with murder or manslaughter, with 35 being convicted, whether by trial or plea. This equates to 0.27% of all incidents involving police killings that result in a conviction. However, the publications and individuals who regurgitate these conviction statistics always fail to give regard to individual circumstances as well as the rules that shield police personnel from criminal prosecution, as well as the justifications for such regulations. As for the circumstances, should an officer who discharges his firearm at a person shooting back at him be counted in statistics trying to prove that police are not held accountable for killing others?

As for the rules, should an officer not be allowed to discharge his firearm at a person who is firing back? How about if the criminal is firing at another person? As for the justifications for the regulations, is it not good policy for police to be able to protect themselves when their lives are threatened throughout their entire shift? When police officers have probable cause to believe that a person may use deadly force against them or another, they are legally entitled to use lethal force. Knowing this, it’s easy to see why so few police are convicted of murder or manslaughter: they’re trained to only fire when absolutely necessary— if that were untrue, or if police did not follow their training, we would see far more than 1,000 or so killings per year. Looking at the ratio between total arrests and killings, approximately 10,085,000 arrests were made by police in 2019, while 1,096 were killed. These figures alone indicate that police will kill someone in 0.0108% of all arrests. While these numbers do not take into account cases that are clearly justified, such as officers being threatened at gunpoint, it goes without saying, if it were, this number would be substantially lower. After all, should police really not shoot at someone who shoots first? But of course, let us not forget that those on the far left frequently decry shootings and claim that the alleged perpetrator was allegedly doing nothing wrong. If it were true that a person is always at risk of being shot by a police officer regardless of their wrongdoing, then we should look at total police encounters since, according to them, every person who encounters a police officer is at risk of being shot. Approximately 375,000,000 police encounters occurred in 2019, with that, the percentage of people who are killed by police drops staggeringly to approximately 0.00029% of all police encounters. So, no, Black Lives Matter DC, police are not out to kill you, they’re here to help, that’s why we have “tearjerker” press conferences when they’re harmed. Armstrong Williams (@ARightSide) is manager / sole owner of Howard Stirk Holdings I & II Broadcast Television Stations and the 2016 Multicultural Media Broadcast Owner of the year. www. armstrongwilliams.co | www.howardstirkholdings.com

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No is a verb! CHRISTINA GREER PH.D. We are now one month into 2022 and most people I have spoken to are utterly exhausted. Many of my friends and family are mentally and physically exhausted dealing with loved ones who have contracted COVID or are battling COVID symptoms themselves. Others are feeling overworked at their places of employment because of so many COVID-related absences. And others still are dealing with the never-ending seesaw that is education. Suddenly my friends are supervising Zoom schooling and trying to make sure their children do not fall too far behind academically. Essentially, we are doing our best as we enter the third year of living in a global pandemic. My dear friend and colleague Dr. Khalilah Brown-Dean always reminds me to “protect my peace.” As a political scientist who must deal with deniers of the January 6th insurrection or those who are not concerned with participating in our fragile democracy, adhering to Dr. Brown-Dean’s words can sometimes be difficult. However, I have discovered that the word “No” is a verb and that simple realization has changed my life tremendously. So many people are asking more and more of us. At home, at work, in our various relationships. Many of us are doing the best we can, however, it is important to remember we cannot do everything for everyone. The more I practice saying “No” to minor and major requests, the calmer and saner I feel. Often, we are led to believe if we

do not complete the task then it will not get done. That may or may not be true. One possibility is the task will likely get done, just not by you. Someone will likely step up and take the burden off your shoulders. Or the task will not get done. Plain and simple. Sometimes we must drop a ball to realize that life will go on without the task being completed. It is imperative we internalize the notion that saying the word “No” can be a positive and liberating experience. Women, people of color, and especially women of color are often conditioned to feel the need to accept tasks without pushing back or feel that if they do push back then they are letting someone or a group down. This is not true. No is a complete sentence. Sometimes we do not owe anyone an explanation when we decline to participate or take on more work. We must protect our peace during this time. The financial, emotional, mental, and even physical stressors are weighing on so many people and it is incumbent upon us to prioritize our health—in all facets—during this time. So, for the month of February, practice saying “No” and see how you feel and observe what still gets done when you give yourself a bit of a reprieve. Christina Greer, Ph.D., is an associate professor at Fordham University, the author of “Black Ethnics: Race, Immigration, and the Pursuit of the American Dream,” and the co-host of the podcast FAQ-NYC.

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Antiguans could vote this year; opposition party says ready for any snap poll By BERT WILKINSON Special to the AmNews

the date, catching the DLP off guard as it scrambled to name credible candidates. In doing so, Mottley gave the already Two weeks ago voters in Barbados ailing Democratic Labor Party (DLP) a gave the incumbent Labor Party (BLP) mere three weeks to get its campaign ora second five-year term in general elec- ganized, raise funds, identify district cantions, awarding all the seats to labor al- didates and get its show on the road. The lowing the Eastern Caribbean island DLP failed miserably, losing all 30 parnation to again be run without an elect- liamentary seats to labor for the second ed opposition. consecutive time and ignoring possible Prime Minister Mia Mottley’s win rep- dangers of a country being run without resented the first general elections held an elected opposition. in the 15-nation bloc of nations this year Taking its cue, however, from the decbut from all indications, a second could imation of the DLP in nearby Barbados, be on the cards in the coming months. the main Antiguan opposition United In recent weeks, Prime Minister Progressive Party (UPP) last week made Gaston Browne has hinted about call- it clear it is getting ready for general elecing snap general elections in Antigua tions by officially launching its campaign this year even though he has at least even though mandatory constitutional until March of next year to seek a new moves that predate an election have not mandate from voters. yet been made by the governing party. If he carries through with his threat as Party Leader and former Foreign Minpromised, it would mean he would have ister Harold Lovell presided over the followed the lead of Mottley in Barba- launch in the capital last Friday, saying dos when she named January 19th as the party wants to be ready for any snap

poll. He will be the prime ministerial candidate even though he lost his district seat in 2018. The governing party won 15 of the 17 seats. PM Browne says “I want them to know that it is all 17 seats we are going for in the next elections.” As the UPP hits the road and prepares for a perceived snap poll, the local pundits are warning the party about using up its political ammunition too early. Burnout and party fatigue could be a factor they say. “If they have launched now, they have to keep up some momentum by doing some activities. They can’t go too big too fast. Otherwise, I am sure the prime minister, as strategic a thinker as he is, I am sure he will continue to tease and tease maybe into another 8, 12 months, 15 months before he calls an election because he has that advantage,” says University of the West Indies Professor George Brathwaite. “The UPP must be very strategic,” the Observer newspaper quoted him as saying.

Commentator Carlon Knight says the party might be correct to get its act together now rather than be caught napping. “I think that certainly what we are seeing is a party that is clear that it will not be caught with its pants down like the last time where they were scrambling to get people in place, scrambling to get an election campaign mobilized, scrambling to put all the pieces together because the prime minister called a snap election, for which it was clear in the eyes of the ordinary public that they were not ready,” he said. Other regional bloc member or associate nations with elections scheduled for this year include Bermuda and Grenada as well as the U.S. Virgin Islands. There are no fixed date elections in the bloc of mostly former British colonies. Heads of governments can call on a date at almost anytime during their five year terms once they comply with basic constitutional mandates.

H-2 B visas increased as H-1B visa registration cap to open

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IMMIGRATION KORNER The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Labor (DOL), and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services last week announced the availability of more H-2B visas, and the initial registration cap period for fiscal year 2023 of H-1B visas. H-2B are temporary non-agricultural worker visas. The DHS and DOL says an additional 20,000 are now available for the first half of this fiscal year. This supplemental cap increase comes at a time of record job growth and reduced labor force participation, marking the first time that DHS is making additional H-2B visas available in the first half of the fiscal year. So how can they be accessed? These visas are for U.S. employers that are facing irreparable harm without additional workers and seeking to employ additional workers on or before March 31, 2022. The H-2B program permits employers to temporarily hire noncitizens to perform nonagricultural labor or services in the United States. The supplemental H-2B visa allocation consists of 13,500 visas that are available to returning workers who received an H-2B visa, or were otherwise granted H-2B status, during one of the last three fiscal years.

The remaining 6,500 visas, which are exempt from the returning worker requirement, are reserved for nationals of Haiti, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. The employment must be for a limited period of time, such as a one-time occurrence, seasonal, or intermittent need. Employers seeking to hire H-2B workers must take a series of steps with the U.S. labor market. They must also provide certification from the Department of Labor that proves there are not enough U.S. workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available to do the temporary work for which they seek a prospective foreign worker, and that employing the H-2B workers will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers. Additional details on these safeguards, and on eligibility and filing requirements, will be available in the temporary final rule and the Cap Count for H-2B Nonimmigrants at the uscis.gov. webpage. The additional H-2B visas will become available to employers on Jan. 28, 2022. Meanwhile, the U.S. CIS has announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2023 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 1, and run through noon Eastern on March 18, 2022. The H-1B program allows companies and other employers in the United States to temporarily employ foreign workers in occupations that require the

theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and a bachelor’s degree or higher in the specific specialty, or its equivalent. H-1B specialty occupations may include fields such as architecture, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, social sciences, medicine and health, education, business specialties, accounting, law, theology, and the arts. During this period, prospective petitioners and representatives will be able to complete and submit their registrations using the agency’s online H-1B registration system. USCIS will assign a confirmation number to each registration submitted for the FY 2023 H-1B cap. This number is used solely to track registrations and no applicant can use this number to track case status in the Case Status Online. Prospective H-1B cap-subject petitioners or their representatives are required to use a myUSCIS online account to register each beneficiary electronically for the selection process and pay the associated $10 H-1B registration fee for each registration submitted on behalf of each beneficiary. Prospective petitioners submitting their own registrations—U.S. employers and U.S. agents—will use a “registrant” account. Registrants will be able to create new accounts beginning at noon Eastern on Feb. 21. Representatives may add clients to their accounts at any time, but both representatives and registrants must

wait until March 1 to enter beneficiary information and submit the registration with the $10 fee. In addition to the base filing fee, you may need to pay one of the following fees for a petition subject to the cap: American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 (ACWIA) fee: $750 for employers with one to 25 full-time equivalent employees, unless exempt; $1,500 for employers with 26 or more full-time equivalent employees, unless exempt. Prospective petitioners or their representatives will be able to submit registrations for multiple beneficiaries in a single online session. Through the account, they will be able to prepare, edit, and store draft registrations prior to final payment and submission of each registration. If USCIS receives enough registrations by March 18, they will randomly select registrations and send selection notifications via users’ myUSCIS online accounts. The agency says it intends to notify account holders by March 31. An H-1B cap-subject petition, including a petition for a beneficiary who is eligible for the advanced degree exemption, may only be filed by a petitioner whose registration for the beneficiary named in the H-1B petition was selected in the H-1B registration process. The writer is publisher of NewsAmericasNow.

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Carnegie Hall announces full schedule for Afrofuturism fest

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By JORDANNAH ELIZABETH Special to the AmNews The renowned concert venue Carnegie Hall has announced the full schedule of events and performances that will take place in February and March 2022. Afrofuturism will not only take center stage at Carnegie Hall, but will also be presented as a citywide festival celebrating the Black experimental genre that spans across art, literature and music. “Across New York City, leading cultural organizations present multidisciplinary programming that touches African and African diasporic philosophies, speculative fiction, mythology, comics, quantum physics, cosmology, technology, and more. A diverse range of online offerings also includes film screenings, exhibitions, and talks with some of the leading thinkers

and creatives in this multitiered experience,” says the official Carnegie Hall website. Musical performances include the internationally acclaimed, Grammy-award winning producer, rapper, composer and filmmaker, Flying Lotus, who will be making his Carnegie Hall debut on Feb. 12 at 8 p.m.; music from the Sun Ra Arkestra featuring Kelsey Lu and Moor Mother on Feb. 17 at 9 p.m.; artist Nicole Mitchell’s Black Earth Ensemble who perform Xenogenesis Suite, inspired by renowned Afrofuturist author Octavia E. Butler; the powerful afro-experimental jazz artist Angel Bat Dawid on Feb. 24 at 7 p.m., and much more. In addition, Carnegie Hall will present an exhibition entitled The Black Angel of History: Myth-Science, Metamodernism, and the Metaverse in the Zankel Hall Gallery beginning Feb. 3. The exhibi-

tion was curated by Afrofuturism Curatorial Council member Reynaldo Anderson and the Black Speculative Arts Movement. “The Black Angel of History has returned in our hour of decision,” said Anderson. “Black speculative artists from near, abroad and across the sea, inspired by its message, have plumbed the souls of Black folk to share the vision.” “In developing this festival over the past several years, it’s been exciting to see how Afrofuturism embraces such a diverse array of art forms and the intrinsic role it plays in pop culture,” said Clive Gillinson, Carnegie Hall’s executive and artistic director. “With the incredibly valuable guidance of our Afrofuturism Curatorial Council and in collaboration with our festival partners, we look forward to taking audiences on a vivid journey into this forward-looking theme. It offers the

opportunity to experience different genres of music and to expand upon the Hall’s explorations of Black culture undertaken in a number of our previous festivals which have paid tribute to the African American cultural legacy, including programming that examined music and art created in the time of slavery and the Great Migration and during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. With Afrofuturism, we invite people to join us on a journey of discovery, to be inspired, and to imagine new and empowering visions of the future.” Other events include Black Feminist Futures at the Schomburg Center as a part of the 10th annual Black Comic Book Festival, Apollo Live Wire: Black Notes / Femme Futures at the Apollo Theater. To learn more about this monthlong series of events, visit https:// www.carnegiehall.org.

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February 2022 Dance Calendar By CHARMAINE PATRICIA WARREN Special to the AmNews For February, there will be in-person and virtual performances. Topping the list is Donald Byrd and his Seattle-based company Spectrum Dance Theater, at The Alexander Kasser Theater (Feb. 10-13) in New Jersey, with the dance theater work “Strange Fruit.” The work is “… Byrd’s personal response to the legacy of lynchings as a form of racial terrorism.” Byrd explains, “For 100+ years, there’s been no acknowledgement for the most part about these lynchings. It’s a little bit like those people have not been buried. We are offering a prayer up to them. To their memory.” Premiering in 2019 at Washington Hall in Seattle, “‘Strange Fruit’ draws its title from the 1937 poem and song of the same name by Abel Meeropol and made famous by the great jazz singer Billie Holiday—which metaphorically addresses lynching as a tool of racial terrorism during the Jim Crow Era. For this dance/theater work, the facts of lynching act as springboards into a highly personal interior space and state of mind. Abstract yet grounded in a brutal reality, ‘Strange Fruit’ tracks Byrd’s feelings as a response to lynching and plays out as a series of dance/theater vignettes,” notes the release. The score samples music from Negro spirituals to Alva Noto and Ryuichi Sakamoto. For more information visit www. peakperfs.org

ALSO THIS MONTH: (Virtual) Jan. 31 - Feb. 27—New Dance Group: Voices for Change will present rare historic dances by the American Dance Guild over four weeks featuring works by artists of the New Dance Group Studio, as produced and recorded by the Guild at The New Dance Group Gala Retrospective Performance on July 11,

1993. For more information visit www.americandanceguild.org (Virtual) Feb. 1-18—Gibney’s new program, Talk It Out!: A Free Digital Talk Show featuring conversations curated by MICHIYAYA, Kayla Farrish/Decent Structures Arts, Soles of Duende, and devynn emory. For more information and to RSVP visit www. gibneydance.org (In-person) Feb. 3-4—At New York Live Arts, Dzul Dance will present “Legends of the Forest” which “…explores various myths and legends from Mexican and pre-Hispanic culture,” notes the release. For more information visit www.newyorklivearts.org (In-person) Feb. 7—At Dixon Place,

Theater’s “Strange Fruit”

the White Wave Dance SoloDuo Dance Festival returns for the sixth year and will feature 30 dancemakers from the New York Metro area and across the country under direction by Artistic Director and founder Young Soon Kim. For more information visit www.dixonplace.org (In-person) Feb. 11—At the 92nd Street Y, The LayeRhythm Experiment

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& Guests offers an evening of improv dance, music and spoken word poetry from the collective dance troupe featuring Mai Lê Hô – dance; Tatiana Desardouin – dance; Lex Sadler – bass; Simone Acosta – keyboard; Jharis Yokley – drums; Nasiyr Abdullah aka Osyris Antham – MC; Malik Burke aka Malik Work – MC. For more information visit www.92y.org. (In-person) Feb. 11-12—Miro Magloire’s New Chamber Ballet at Mark Morris Dance Center, joined by Philadelphia-based Variant 6 Vocal Ensemble, will offer the New York premiere of “Munu Munu,” a full-length ballet to both medieval and contemporary vocal music. For more information visit www.newchamberballet.com (In-person) Feb. 15-20—At The Joyce Theater, the Colombia-based Sankofa Danzafro brings “Accommodating Lie,” an evening-length work by Rafael Palacios, that “…seek[s] to dismantle stere-otypes about and around the black body through a series of emotional solos and duets,” according to the release. For more in-

formation visit www.joyce.org (Virtual) Feb. 17—New York Live Arts presents the return of Bill Chats featuring historic dancer, choreographer, filmmaker, and writer, Yvonne Rainer in conversation with Live Arts Artistic Director Bill T. Jones. The conversation will be moderated by Patricia Hoffbauer. For more information visit www.newyorklivearts.org (In-person/Virtual) Feb. 24—92Y Harkness Dance Center Artists in Residence companies Baye & Asa and Passion Fruit Dance Company will share an evening of dance. For more information visit www.92y.org (In-person) Feb. 27—At New York Live Arts, Jamill Olawale Kosoko’s performance reading and book launch, “Black Body Amnesia: Poems and Other Speech Acts” promises to “… enliven a personal archive of visual and verbal offerings…” according to the release. This event is part of Carnegie Hall’s Afrofuturism – A Citywide Festival, February through March 2022. For more information visit www.newyorklivearts.org

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Holland, Rashad pay tribute to Toni Morrison at 92Y Feb. 18 By LAPACAZO SANDOVAL Special to the AmNews

André Holland and Phylicia Rashad

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Critically acclaimed actors André Holland and Phylicia Rashad will visit 92Y’s Unterberg Poetry Center on Friday, Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. to pay tribute to author Toni Morrison—with a dramatic reading of Morrison’s last book, “The Source of SelfRegard: Selected Essays, Speeches, and Meditations.” The actors will read selections from the book, curated by Morrison scholar and Columbia University Professor Farah Jasmine Griffin, and commissioned by 92Y. The event will take place on what would have been Morrison’s 89th birthday; it is a reprise of a May 2019 92Y performance, which also featured Holland and Rashad. “She was a magician with language who understood the power of words,” Oprah Winfrey said in reaction to the Nobel Prize Winner’s death last August. “She used them to roil us, to wake us, to educate us and help us grapple with our deepest wounds and try to comprehend them.”

figure of our time,” said Griffin. “Her intellect, like her prose, is original, incisive and illuminating. Hers is a voice we urgently need now more than ever, and I am honored to join these great artists as we bring that voice to the stage of the 92nd Street Y.” “Toni Morrison’s words ring with clarity, wisdom, compassion, and beauty,” said Rashad, the Tony Award-winning actor well known for “A Raisin in the Sun,” among many other theater and television roles. “It is an honor to speak them aloud.” André Holland’s film and theater credits include “Moonlight,” “High Flying Bird,” “Selma” and August Wilson’s “Jitney” on Broadway. Since 1939, 92Y’s Poetry Center has presented readings by many of the greatest of renowned writers and artists, such contemporary writers, including Toni as James Baldwin, William Faulkner Morrison, who first appeared in 1979 and Romare Bearden—as well as her and returned in 2015 for a conversation own work. with Farah Jasmine Griffin upon publi“With ‘The Source of Self-Regard,’ cation of her novel God Help the Child. Toni Morrison further cements her Tickets start at $38. For more info, reputation as the towering literary visit www.92y.org.

In “The Source of Self-Regard,” Morrison takes on a wide range of topics with resonance today—the complex history of race relations in the U.S., migration and the notion of borders, feminism and social politics, among many others. She also offers appraisals

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February 3, 2022 — February 9, 2022 February favors Capricorns, Libra, and those who made their solar debut in the world mainly on the 8th, 17th, or 26th of the month; and in a minor way, those who made their Vinateria debut on the 3rd, 6th, 12th, 15th, 21st, 24th, and 30th of the month. 8, 6, 3 are numbers of financial gain, huge windfall and losses in all sorts of investments which depend on your contributions to your agenda. Strategic planning is the theme to succeed this cycle month. Success is surefooted progress that requires work and a skillset that includes practice, time management, physical exercises, breathing, and connecting within spirituality. This week, a transformation, a release, or a let-go in some form is needed to push you to the next level; feeling much lighter than when you started to ride this wave of accomplishment. Get to WORK, WORK, WORK by all means necessary.

February is a month for fact-finding groundCapricorn work with adequate amounts of research. Your Dec 22 – Jan 21 intuition is keen. Planning, structure, time management, and organization are essential this month to have a clear mind to operate. This cycle week, do a review in all departments of your life as you’ll see things that went unnoticed or put aside. Get your house in order and weed out any unwanted items and distractions. Between the 6th and 8th is a beneficial time to receive support or be your own support.

Aquarius

Pour all the love into building your foundation and stay the course even when it feels complete. What are the tools you’re building with, along with the people within your immediate environment? Ask yourself, what your intention is in the beginning, and what the results will be in how you end. Honesty is the key. Plan, plan, and gather all the materials you need to carry out your mission. Jan 22 – Feb 19

Pisces

Connecting the dots is fun when you’re collaborating with like-minded people on a similar mission as yours. During this cycle, legwork is your best friend to get the outcome you envisioned. Decipher the information or message being conveyed to you as some are superficial or applicable. A positive attitude with a great smile works wonders as you go about your day. You may just bump into someone you know. Feb 20 – Mar 20

Aries

Traveling a far distance from home and doing things on a local, state, and national scale has potentially enhanced this cycle. Traveling within your mind is a theme as well as doing the work via social engagements. This month is likely to find you sure-footed in your faith in the Goddess and God, you know you are. You have an inner knowing of knowing what’s getting ready to occur in your life. It’s best to embrace the impact and land gently. Inspiration and motivation are the keynotes to obtaining your frequency. Mar 21 – Apr 21

Taurus

This month there comes a point where you make your own judgment calls as you reach a pivotal point in your life. During this cycle, search within yourself to find your niche to operate and explore what are your passions. Your passions, and the why, are tied into your calling, which guides you to your purpose. Be a service to yourself and others, as you’ll receive the vital information that can aid you in your life experiences. Apr 22 – May 21

Gemini

What’s the 411 on your agenda this month? Bringing forth the formula you desire with practice, discipline, and repetition is the consistency required for a stable foundation. Be as flexible and adaptable to go with the flow on the adventures of change.What you put out in the universe you’ll receive back in equal measure. Travel is indicated be it mentally, running errands, or picking up a temporary gig. May 22 – June 21

A cruise pace is a theme this cycle week. Stay Cancer under 25 mph to take in the view of the scenJune 22–July 23 ery, as well as discover new things about the environment. When the sun is shining, step outside to get some fresh air and enjoy the breeze. Open the windows in your home or door briefly to circulate some fresh air. Be kind and gentle to yourself and speak only uplifting words about yourself throughout your day.

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e g You have a certain kind of spark within you that p Leo July 24 – Aug 23 keeps your fire lit to get the job done. This cycle d finds you fired up with excitement about tackling m a new goal with a new agenda. The smell of success is your greatest victory i when working towards the results. You love to create and not compete as you know we all have a green thumb and a streak of talents, gifts, and skills. i E f Get in alignment with like-minded folks who are t Virgo on the same page as you are putting in the work. t Aug 24 – Sep 23 Virgo, you know best that the work is the reward as well as the results. As long as you apply yourself and believe in the impossible u and that all things are possible, that is all you need. The earth doesn’t care what N seeds you plant, as long as you work with the energy. It’ll return what you put in. i Get out there and do something extravagant that’ll lead you to your resources. t m o It’s time to fly and leave the mother’s nest. You’re a Libra guided by your mind, your heart, and walking by faith P Sept 24 – Oct 23 with one hell of a sense.You feel the tremble, the quiver, p and wobble as Mother Earth shifts gears before moving into drive. Mother Earth has a phenomenal reverse effect. “Grandmother Willow’ (in the movie “Pocahontas”) has a one hell of a backup, and roots that snap when needed. This world evolves from being f in service to one another, and you understand that cause and effect. a p t Planning for the future is the recipe for being o Scorpio prepared, one that you know very well. When Oct 24 – Nov 22 people come to you, they know what to expect. H You give them what they need, not what they want. You are resourceful g beyond the years and say the darndest things that people can’t fathom or put y into words. During this cycle, some form of separation is forthcoming, and it’s s time to let go and allow nature to take its rightful place within you. t p c Allow your imagination to take you to the moth- d Sagittarius erland, and travel back with the knowledge to struc- p Nov 23 – Dec 21 ture your foundation. Messages, signs, and warnings a are being conveyed to you, so write them down as they may be coming vastly, h some through conversation. The details are the primary this month, and all you u need is faith to put the pieces of the information together and solve the puzzle. h By the way, wherever you go, or whatever you do will be noticed. Wear a smile, t crack a joke or words of encouragement. g m

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Harlem born: Makeba Guilan’s Butter By Keba is butter! By LAPACAZO SANDOVAL Special to the AmNews

creative. After traveling through Egypt I became hyper-inspired, almost obsessed with creating aromatic blends on my terms, using my intuition. I had been working as a real estate associate for quite some time and would bring my weekend’s creations to work to share for feedback. A colleague said to me, ‘You really should be selling this because it’s wonderful.’

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There is something unique about women born and raised in Harlem. Along with possessing an undeniable style, they are surrounded by the entrepreneurial spirit that makes this particular section of New York coveted and respected. Enter Harlem born Makeba Guilan Lloyd ( a.k.a. Keba Guilan) and her Butter By Keba which is, in my opinion, one of the very best products that I’ve ever used, and her Lotus Nut Body Butter should be in every home to replace that tiny container of Vaseline that we all seem to have inherited. Makeba began blending and mixing essential oils and phthalate-free fragrances with shea butter as a therapeutic way to alleviate her chronic dry skin only to discover a convenient method of moisturizing and scenting in one easy step. A woman on a mission, Makeba was inspired by her 2006 travels through Egypt and pursued her curiosity and fascination for the fragrance world in the natural perfumery classrooms of the New York Open Center. Determined, she furthered her education in the classrooms of the New York Institute of Aromatic Studies where she has received her certification in aromatherapy and is a member of the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapists, as well as honing her skills in perfumery at Pratt Institute under world-renown perfumer Raymond Matts. A woman on a mission, Makeba realized she had a passion for creating fragrances that people would love and birthed Butter By Keba—natural, phthalate & paraben-free skincare that offers classic cleaner fragrance options in one product. Family—Butter By Keba is butter. Her line of moisturizers and synergistic fragrances are designed to give you smoother skin while uplifting and soothing your mood using the practice and process of aromatherapy and perfumery. By combining a unique combination of plant-based ingredients infused with a thoughtful application of phthalate-free fragrance and natural essential oils, Makeba has produced a dynamic line of products that appeal to every nose. They have placed luxury and wellness in the hands of the consumer with one goal—to provide a multi-purpose and memorable experience. Here is what Makeba had to share about creating Butter By Keba. AMSTERDAM NEWS: Why did you step into this challenge? MAKEBA GUILAN: I was dealing with some mental stagnation at work and in my personal life. I started experimenting with oils and shea butter as a therapeutic hobby to address my dry skin issues and to just be

AMN: Any doubts? MG: I wasn’t sold on the idea at the time because I had just graduated from being a rental agent to a fullblown new development sales agent during the beginning of the Brooklyn condo boom in 2004. I was more excited about that at the time. However, creating fragrance through moisturizing ingredients was like therapy for me so I continued to do it for myself and as a “side hustle.” That is until 2020. So many life-changing events happened. I lost my mom (to a terminal long-fought illness), I lost my favorite great auntie (to old age), and then there was the pandemic. All of that forced me to self-reflect on how I was living and what I was doing for a living. When I realized I had something to say through fragrance creation I decided I wanted to focus my energy on that story. And while I’ll always have a hand in real estate in some capacity, Butter By Keba is an integral part of my life’s purpose. AMN: What did you learn about starting your own business that you thought you knew? MG: I thought running my own business would just feel like more work with more responsibility because I’m the “boss.” No, it rarely feels like work when you have passion for what you’re doing. It’s quite the opposite. Because it doesn’t feel like work I have to remind myself, almost force myself to pause, take a break and pull away from it; that’s why I volunteer

in the garden and in the community when I can, among other forms of relaxation and release like travel, outdoor exercise and time with friends and family. AMN: Why is representation in this field so important for women of color? MG: Diverse representation in the fragrance industry hasn’t existed. Yet, much of the raw materials imported into the States and through Europe are sourced from regions where people of color originate and reside: in Africa, India, etc. And, according to Nielsen data Black consumers alone spent $151 million on women’s fragrances in 2017. So, we should take up space in this industry. And not just to provide products for our communities but to diversify product variety for the consumer so that they have a full spectrum and memorable experience. It is also important for the younger generations to see perfumers that look like them so that they will consider this industry as an option for their professional aspirations. The virtual fragrance and aromatherapy workshop I facilitate for young people is a testament to that. Our participants love the fragrance and want to learn about the process, ingredients, and how to create a fragrance for themselves. Yes, diverse representation is important for all of these reasons, it inspires new passions.

AMN: Growing up, with your mother reading the New York Amsterdam News, what sense of pride did you feel? The newspaper was started in 1909, with a $10 investment, six pieces of paper, and a pencil. MG: One thing is for sure, my mother made sure I knew who I was and who my ancestors were, and she

didn’t just refer to the history of slavery but also the history of the dynasties throughout Africa and Asia. To see prominent figures of the African diaspora on virtually every page of the publication always made me feel a sense of pride in self. It gave me something to which I could aspire. I think the thing she appreciated the most about the Amsterdam News was its commitment to telling our stories and informing our community about local, domestic and global events we may not have read about in other newspapers. I remember when we would come out of the train station where there was a newspaper stand at the top of the stairs. She would stop and say, ‘Hold on Keba, I need to pick up the Amsterdam News.’ AMN: What makes your products head-and-shoulders above the others? MG: I build fragrance first. To me, everything we experience has an aroma and when someone uses Butter By Keba I want them to have an olfactory experience first so that they are connecting with their senses. I want them to share that experience with those around them so that they are connecting as well. There’s no greater compliment one can receive than to be told they smell amazing. Once they are present in that moment and realize how wonderfully effective the ingredients and textures are they’ll know they are using a product that someone took time and care in creating. I’m also big on elevating our line’s energetic frequency with the help of a friend who is a pranic healer. We do this with the application of a few techniques which include mindfulness, affirmation, and visualization; from the labels to the actual formula these techniques are part of the process. I want each person to feel as though the product was made just for them. AMN: What’s next? MG: We recently activated two installations. One is the release of The Chakra Collection, a line of plantbased aromatic essential oils and resin blends inspired by their aromatherapeutic alignment with the Chakra system, and Blends By Keba, a custom fragrance blending service for individual lovers of fragrance seeking their own unique and personal scent, as well as small indie beauty start-ups like myself looking to create a unique fragrant blend for their brand. I’m also working on the build-out of my first wellness app. To learn more follow: • https://www.instagram.com/ butterbykeba/ • https://www.facebook.com/ butterbykeba/ • https://twitter.com/butterbykeba • www.butterbykeba.com • Missed us on The Tom Joyner Morning Show?

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AmNews FOOD Pop up some winter fun (Family Features)—The winter months provide many occasions to celebrate, and no celebration is complete without tasty treats. A perfect partner for a broad variety of flavors, popcorn is a versatile pantry staple that can be served plain or as a better-for-you addition to seasonal snacks. With no artificial additives or preservatives, light and airy popcorn is naturally low in fat and calories, nonGMO and gluten free, making it a sensible option to satisfy cravings for something savory, sweet and just about every

Jamaican Jerk Popcorn

flavor in-between. Plus, wholegrain popcorn has energyproducing carbohydrates and fiber, which can help keep you satisfied longer. As a way to honor one of America's oldest and most beloved snack foods, winter is a perfect opportunity to pop up a bowl to enjoy with loved ones or create whole-grain culinary masterpieces like fragrant and flavorful Jamaican Jerk Popcorn, which features hot pepper, spices and jerk butter to help you warm up from the inside out. Or consider another tasty snack option like Furikake Popcorn, a light-

onion powder and salt. Cook over low heat 3-5 minutes, or until butter melts Yield: 4-6 servings and mixture is fragrant. 1/4 cup butter In large bowl, tosspop1 tablespoon minced, seeded corn with spice mixture scotch bonnet chili pepper until evenly coated. 1 teaspoon grated lime zest Tip: Omit scotch bonnet 1/2 teaspoon chili powder pepper and substitute 1/4 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice if preferred. 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Rocky Road 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Popcorn Clusters 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon Yield: 3 dozen 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1 bag (6 ounces) semi-sweet 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg chocolate chips 1/8 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 cups popped popcorn 8 cups popped popcorn 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows In small saucepan, com3/4 cup chopped walnuts bine butter, chili pepper, lime zest, chili powder, In small microwavethyme, allspice, pepper, safe bowl, heat chocoginger, garlic powder, cin- late chips in microwave on namon, cloves, nutmeg, high 1 minute, until melted.

er recipe exploding with the flavors of sesame, nori and a Japanese spice blend. You can combine favorite flavors for movie night with Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Popcorn, which is perfect for settling in on a snowy winter’s eve, and an option like Rocky Road Popcorn Clusters, featuring chocolate, marshmallows and nuts, are perfect for sharing with loved ones after an evening meal. Find more fun, fluffy and flavorful recipes to celebrate everything winter has to offer at Popcorn.org.

Stir in vegetable oil. In large bowl, add popcorn, marshmallows and walnuts. Pour melted chocolate over mixture, tossing to coat. Drop mixture by tablespoonful onto wax paper- bowl; stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon dried lined jellyroll pan. sesame seeds, salt and sugar. marjoram leaves In large bowl, toss popcorn 1/4 teaspoon dried Furikake Popcorn with butter and furikake sea- basil leaves soning until evenly coated. 1/8 teaspoon dried sage Yield: 2-3 servings Tips: Use store-bought furikablack pepper, to taste Furikake Seasoning: ke seasoning and season to taste. 12 cups air-popped popcorn 1 nori sheet, broken To toast sesame seeds: In 3/4 cup turkey pepperointo pieces small dry skillet over medium ni, cut into bite-size bits 1 tablespoon toasted sesame heat, cook sesame seeds olive oil cooking spray seeds, divided 2-3 minutes, or until lightly 1/2 teaspoon salt golden and fragrant. Let cool In small bowl, combine 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar completely before using. Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, 6 cups popped popcorn oregano, marjoram, basil, sage 2 tablespoons butter, melted Cheesy Pepperoni and pepper; mix well. In large bowl, comPizza Popcorn To make furikake seasonbine popcorn and turkey ing: In spice grinder or using Yield: 6-8 servings (1 cup each) pepperoni; spray lightly mortar and pestle, grind 1/4 cup nonfat with olive oil cooking spray. nori with 1/2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese Sprinkle popcorn and sesame seeds until finely 2 teaspoons garlic powder pepperoni with cheese ground. Transfer to small 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano mixture; toss to coat evenly.

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BAJC, RAVI COLTRANE RESIDENCE, TRIO 3, HSA JAZZ

dence at Symphony Space on Manhattan’s Upper West Side (2537 Broadway at 95th Street), on February 3-5. He will appear in a night of Duos one set with pianist James Carney and second set with drummer/percussionist Allan The Black Art Jazz Collective made Mednard; a performance by Ravi’s their debut performance at Dizzy’s Freedom Trio with bassist Nick Jozwiin 2013. They will return February 3 ak and drummer Savannah Harris; and for two shows at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. The group consists of founding members trumpeter Jeremy Pelt and tenor saxophonist Wayne Escoffery along with pianist Victor Gould, trombonist James Burton, III, bassist Rashaan Carter and drummer Mark Whitfield Jr. (drummer Jonathan Blake, no longer in the group, was also a founding member). Since its inception the BAJC members have been a force in the forefront of the instrumental global jazz community, both as leaders and as invaluable members of ensembles lead by Tom Harrell, Bobby Hutcherson, Kenny Barron, Wayne Shorter, Wallace Roney and Ron Carter. For this performance, the BAJC will perform from their latest album, “Ascen- TRIO3 (Courtesy photo) sion” (HighNote Records). The two sets will showcase close with a world premiere concert compositions celebrating jazz war- “Cosmic Music” exploring the mystical, riors Harold Mabern, Larry Willis and intoxicating spiritual music of his parJackie McLean. ents John & Alice Coltrane. These will The name Black Art Jazz Collective be jazz-memorable moments. reflects this art (music) created by For tickets call 212-864-5400 or visit Black people in a creative space. “It is the website symphonyspace.org. more a meeting of the minds where As individuals the members of our ideas come together for indi- TRIO3 (bassist Reggie Workman, vidual and collaborative compo- mult-reeds Oliver Lake and drumsitions, there is no leader, our music mer Andrew Cyrille) are innovative, reflects who we are,” explained Pelt. improvisational elder musicians, The name also embodies their respect whose compositions, recordings and and emotional roots to the music, as entire jazz vocabulary are for eterwell as their revolutionary perspec- nity embedded in the jazz panthetive, the fiery beacon inherited from on. Together with their 130 years of their conscientious elders includ- combined musicianship, the pianing; Max Roach, John Coltrane, Oscar no-less TRIO3 have effectively tran-Brown Jr. and Randy Weston. scended the sound of jazz to a greater s Two compositions “Tulsa Race creative space for the last 33 years. Massacre of 1921” and “Thirteenth TRIO3, who found an infinite Amendment” are two of the pieces number of ways to express themselves, ethey will perform from the CD. The will make their final appearance totitles represent horrendous and defin- gether as an ensemble at Dizzy’s jazz eitive events in Black history that con- club (60th Street and Broadway) on tinue to spark flaming concern and February 4-6. They will be joined by -dismay in this turbulent 21st century. saxophonist Bruce Williams and spey Two shows at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. cial guest pianist Vijay Iyer, Lake will yFor reservations visit the website jazz. also read some of his published poetry. .org. Live streaming tickets are also In their unique tradition, the collabdavailable. Call 212-258-9595. orative leaderless trio turn each pere Saxophonist and composer Ravi formance into an adventurous journey .Coltrane will appear in a debut resi- taking uncharted flights mixing origi-

nal compositions with avant garde, traditional blues, bebop and everything in between. These jazz veterans describe their sound as “futuristic music within the idiomatic continuum of jazz. Like musical alchemists, TRIO3 boldly carries the music forward spinning 3-dimensional jazz, reconfiguring jazz conventions of compositions, harmo-

ny, meter and melody,” said Lake. The trio as inventive musicians, band leaders, composers and educators have played and recorded with such music visionaries as John Coltrane, Mary Lou Williams, Herbie Mann, Art Blakey, The World Saxophone Quartet, Lou Reed, Richard Muhal Abrams and Cecil Taylor among others. “It’s regrettable that life starts and stops. Life says it’s time to move on,” said Cyrille. “We had a great time playing our music and other composers, it was a good business venture with our three names and experience we were able to get more gigs. It was very rewarding for us.” In TRIO3’s later years, they invited various pianists to join them such as Jason Moran, David Virelles, Marc Cary, Ethan Iverson, and Geri Allen. The trio recorded at least a dozen albums, many of which are now collector’s items. “I filled the space that was needed from the decibel of the bass,” says Workman. “We were each one/third of the music contribution in the moment. Everyone brought their own shape and flavor and feelings to the music. The music was the leader.” Aside from the live performance a livestream will be available on Feb. 6 for both shows. For tickets visit the

website jazz.org or call 212-258-9595. Jazz is Harlem’s DNA, the way folks move, how they groove, their cadence that strut the fashion styles shout out jazz cats from the past whose rhythms float like butterflies in the sky. That traditional ancestral flow lives in The Harlem School of the Arts, where on Feb. 5, their Afternoon Jazz @ HSA series will debut (3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.). In honor of Black History Month, the featured artist will be drummer and composer T.S. Monk, his deliberate genre-crossing Black music dancing in the bosom of jazz has earned him accolades throughout the world. He is the founder of Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz and the son of the genius pianist and composer Thelonious Monk. The Grammy nominee, pianist/composer Adegoke Steve Colson will lead this new series and the organization’s Jazz Program as HSA’s jazz master and artisteducator artist in residence. Colson was an early member of the Association for Advanced Creative Musicians (AACM) where he explored various paths of music from straightahead to avant garde playing both piano and saxophone. The musicians’ collective totally expanded the concept of music in the 20th and 21st century. A significant part of the residency project includes Mr. Colson writing, rehearsing, and performing a newly commissioned piece––an extended work for octet that celebrates the Harlem School of the Arts. The premiere date for this piece will be announced shortly. His solo piano recording “Tones For”––which reflects on the lives and work of Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, and Frederick Douglass––is his most recent release on Silver Sphinx, the label he co-owns with his wife and musical partner, Iqua Colson. “The Harlem School of the Arts and our students are extremely fortunate to have Adegoke, as artist in residence. This project complements our founder’s mission of enriching the lives of our young people, by engaging artists who reflect the community to provide excellence in arts training. This is in keeping with plans to build our curriculum around Harlem’s rich cultur al history, with jazz as a critical part of that legacy,” said Lee Hogans, HSA chief education officer. This event is free to the public, RSVP is required visit website hsanyc.org.

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Mobile campus. Two hundred students applied for admission and all were rejected. The denials, according to the university, were based on over-enrollment and the students not having met the required standards—in short, they were Black. Undaunted, Malone persisted in her determination to earn a degree in accounting from the

Many Americans remember Vivian Malone in tandem with James Hood as they were denied entry to the University of Alabama in 1963. Gov. George Wallace was there to block them from integrating the all-white institution. Malone eventually succeeded and went on to Vivian Malone Jones become the first African American to graduate from the college as well as to make her mark in several other walks of life, including her fight for voter registration. She was born July 15, 1942, in Mobile, Alabama, the fourth of eight children to a mother who was a domestic servant and a father who worked in maintenance at Brookley Air Force Base. Like her older siblings, Malone was motivated to get a decent education and attended Central High School, becoming a member of the National Honor Society. In 1961, she enrolled in Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, one of only a few colleges that University of Alabama, and she would accept Black students in was soon under the wing of the the state. She was a student at NAACP Legal Defense and EdA&M for two years and received ucational Fund of Alabama that a bachelor’s degree in business began a push to enroll her in the administration. university’s School of Commerce Her next goal was to earn a and Business Administration. degree in accounting but none James Hood was another student was offered at A&M, and even the Fund was backing. After two more disappointing her degree years of court dates and legal dein business administration was liberations, Malone and Hood earned before it was fully accred- were granted permission to enroll ited. To earn a degree in account- by an order of District Court Judge ing she would have to transfer to Harlan Grooms in 1963. another college. When the local The judge based his ruling on Non-Partisan Voter League of the Supreme Court’s Brown v. Mobile began formulating plans Board of Education and charged to desegregate the University of that the denial was unconstiAlabama, Malone, because of tutional. He also declared that her outstanding performance, Gov. Wallace could not interfere was among several students with their desire to register at the tapped to apply to the school, which led to his famous standoff. On June 11, 1963, U.S.

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Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach led a contingent of federal marshals, escorting Malone and Hood, where they were confronted by Wallace, who voiced his historic comments about segregation forever. “The unwelcomed, unwanted, unwarranted and force-induced intrusion upon the campus of the University of Alabama today of the might of the central government offers a frightful example of the oppression of the rights. Privileges and sovereignty of this state by officers of the federal government,” he claimed, a moment captured in the documentary “Eyes on the Prize.” All while this encounter raged at the schoolhouse doors, Malone and Hood sat in the car until they were summoned by Katzenbach, who called on President Kennedy for assistance. The attorney general escorted Malone to her dormitory and her room. Later she ate in the cafeteria along with several white students. After lunch she waited for the next move that came when the president federalized the Alabama National Guard to enter the fray. Wallace remained defiant and the guardsmen eluded the governor by entering another door to the building. When Malone and Hood entered the building they were greeted by a throng of white students who applauded them. And Malone was later accepted into the school as a junior. For the most part, her attendance at the school was relatively calm except for rioting in November from segregationists still unsettled by the historic breakthrough. There were some bombings but Malone remained on campus and two years later received a Bachelor of Arts in business management, and the school’s first African American graduate. Success and achievement at the school

didn’t immediately transfer to subsequent stages of her life, and there were no job offers commensurate with her degree and accomplishments. Ultimately, she joined the U.S. Department of Justice’s civil rights division as a research analyst. As a student at George Washington University she pursued a master’s degree in public administration. Her next job was with the office of the U.S. Veterans Administration as a specialist in employee relations. And she was in attendance when President Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965. In 1977, she was appointed to a position as the executive director of the Voter Education Project and helped provide funds for voter registration projects across the nation. She later was the director of Civil Rights and Urban Affairs and director of Environmental Justice for the U.S. EPA, a position she would hold until her retirement in 1996. For a while after retirement she sold life insurance and in 1996, ironically, was chosen by the George Wallace Family to be the first recipient of the Lurleen B. Wallace Award of Courage, an award honoring the governor’s wife. She delivered the commencement address at her alma mater in 2000, and received a doctorate in humane letters. Four years later, the Alabama State Legislature honored her by passing a resolution in commemoration of her outstanding achievements. Malone’s personal life was equally distinguished by her marriage to Mack Jones, who when she was integrating the college was her chauffeur, and became an obstetrician and predeceased her in 2004. Her brother-in-law was Eric Holder, a former U.S. attorney general, and her nephew Jeff Malone was an outstanding player in the NBA. When she died following a stroke on Oct. 13, 2005, a legacy of awards and honors were bestowed in her name. She had a son, a daughter, and three grandchildren, four sisters, and three brothers.

ACTIVITIES FIND OUT MORE The archives at Alabama A&M and the University of Alabama have considerable memorabilia on Malone. DISCUSSION What was her relationship with James Hood is a question some have asked. PLACE IN CONTEXT Her activism at the University of Alabama is one of the key events during the struggle for civil rights and the defeat of Jim Crow.

THIS WEEK IN BLACK HISTORY Jan. 30, 1858: Author and abolitionist William Wells Brown published the first play, “Leap to Freedom.” Feb. 1, 1960: Students staged a sit-in at a segregated lunch counter in Greensboro, N.C. Feb. 1, 1902: Eminent poet Langston Hughes was born in Joplin, Mo. He died in 1967.

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look at things through a former student’s lens as well when reminded of a rule “Nothing feels small. This that hasn’t changed. is a big school,” said New Banks visited multiple York City Schools Chancellor classrooms, checked out David Banks last Thursday. the school auditorium, hit He was responding to a the gym (“I don’t know if question about the tendenyou say, but I got a couple of cy for people to visit their shots,” said Banks). elementary, middle or high “I remember a few times schools and remember them we tried to sneak on the elto be bigger than they are. evator, they were like ‘You (Photos courtesy of the New York City Banks took a trip down can’t be on the elevator,’” Department of Education) memory lane last week when said Banks while laughing. he visited his alma mater Hill“You got it. We’re not going crest High School in Jamaica on the elevator. We’ll take Hills, Queens. Even though the stairs.” it’s been decades for Banks, Someone then handed the feeling of being back filled Banks a copy of the 1980 him with nostalgia. yearbook. Banks immedi“For me because it feels and ately opened it to a page looks almost exactly the same that showed a pic of his high way. But I mean…it was a good school self. To him, that’s place to be. And the spirit of what this trip was all about. it…and I’m pretty good. I have “It just feels like coming a pretty good sense and I was home. It really does,” said a principal for 11 years.” ture doesn’t just happen. Culture the minute you step inside a school. Banks. “I don’t know what I was Banks said that the school’s cur- is something that you have to work “Whenever I walk into a building, I thinking it would feel like, but I rent condition of clean hallways, out. Over the years, I would always walk into the building as a princi- think I anticipated that it’d feel difclasses fully attended, and school check on how things were at Hill- pal,” said Banks, who also taught for ferent. Just because I’m different. bulletins addressing the hot button crest, even though I had not visited.” a decade. “I wear my principal’s hat I’m 60 years old now. But it’s almost issues of the day is a result of the Praising current Hillcrest Principal and I see little things that principals like taking me back in time.” precedent set by its principal. Scott Milczewski, Banks said that see. And this is a well-run place.” “It shaped how I move and how I “It’s culture. And it doesn’t—cul- you can tell how well a place is run Banks did take time, however, to see myself in the world,” Banks said.

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The pandemic and the babies By ADOFO A. MUHAMMAD Ed.D

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I have long regarded the New York City Department of Education as an entity that has mastered the purposefulness of failure. Any measure of success children and schools have enjoyed has been garnered despite the system from which they operate from. Successful schools function as silos in the midst of the weight of a bloated bureaucracy that professes to have the interest of every child as its No. 1 priority but episodic leadership, promotions of individuals to positions of power who wallowed in mediocrity, coupled with wasteful spending and a top-down leadership paradigm have plagued the system for years. I come from an era where you had to prove your mettle as an educator based on student outcomes. Student outcomes reveal themselves in a variety of ways—they can be test scores, graduation rates, scholarship reports, attendance rates or even a parents’ or scholars’ smile or a visit after a graduate enters college and comes back and thanks you for the sacrifice, time, and structure you provided. When I started in District 13 in March of 1998, the first books I received were from the legendary educational giant, Dr. Lester Young. The books would lay the foundation for my education-

al career. The first book was called “The Dreamkeepers: Successful Teachers of African American Children” by Gloria Ladson-Billings which spoke to what is called Critical Race Theory, which, simply put, is the ability for an educator to craft a lesson that incorporates the culture and values of the children that the educator is charged with teaching. On a deeper level, it is the essence of cultural plurality and the intersectionality between race, class and gender. An educator who has embraced Critical Race Theory understands that there must be an inclusivity where every historically undervalued American can see themselves in the curriculum that is being taught. The second book was by Charlotte Danielson, it was titled “Enhancing Professional Practice.” The framework was based on four basic elements an educator should master: these elements are student services, instruction, professionalism and perpetually engaging in professional development. There are two important citadels of education that I have come to know intimately in central Brooklyn. Benjamin Banneker Academy for Community Development and Bedford Academy. Both schools were created with specific levels of intentionality: provide scholars with an alternative to specialized high schools which in recent history have dispro-

portionately excluded Black and Brown scholars and to provide a cultural atmosphere that promotes morals, values and educational excellence. The aforementioned schools have historically fulfilled their missions with graduation rates that fluctuate between 96 and 100% on a yearly basis. However, each school, much like its counterparts system wide, is now facing challenges that it has never faced before. What to do with a cadre of scholars who have been remotely educated since March of 2020 and now have been thrust back into school? It’s a daunting task. This truly has been the most challenging year. As the first semester has come to a close, a daunting reality has set in, the pandemic has stunted the academic, social and emotional growth of our scholars. Teachers and administrators spend more time with the children they serve in school then the ones they love at home. Many of us are burned out. Throughout my 23 years in the system, it’s been a glorious struggle. Yet, this school year is like no other. Weekly COVID exposures to both students and staff can cripple a school’s momentum. I have seen it firsthand. Sometimes it feels like we are rolling the dice in a game we surely will lose. We enter into our buildings with a population of scholars who most likely have been exposed to someone who has COVID on a

daily basis. Or we ourselves have been unwittingly exposed! Nevertheless, as educational leaders, we still face compliance mandates, questions from parents about remote learning options, that we cannot possibly answer. There is pressure to make sure our children are safe and learning even while COVID-19 strains run rampant. It all begs the question, should schools stay open? The answer is that they must stay open. I have seen the impact of on-line instruction. It doesn’t work. Although there is always a cluster of scholars who will excel, for special needs, elk scholars and scholars who need live instruction, it was a disaster. There is no substitute for in-person instruction in an atmosphere that is conducive to success. The shakeup at Tweed is a welcomed change. I expect more changes as time goes by. As I believe in Mayor Adams, I believe in Brother Banks. He has been one of us, he understands the plight and knows that the current system is far from sustainable for student success. We need hope. We need inspiration and we need a plan of action. Our most precious resources, our children, must succeed; the alternative is unthinkable. Adofo A. Muhammad Ed.D serves as principal of Brooklyn’s Bedford Academy High School.

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Health Silent killer no more: How to recognize and treat hypertension By CHANDRA WILSON Special to the AmNews

It’s American Heart Month, and there’s no better time to raise awareness of the signs of hypertensive heart disease (HHD), which is better known as hypertension, or elevated blood pressure. Hypertension is often called the “silent killer” because,

as reported by the American Heart Association (AHA), nearly half of all Americans have hypertension, and many don’t even realize it. The facts are clear: HHD is the leading cause of death for all Americans. Ruth Caballero, RN, a public health nurse with the Visiting Nurse Service of New York for more than two de-

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cades, provides home health care for people of all ages living in Washington Heights, Harlem and other areas of the City. She shares the following insights into the risks, signs and treatment of hypertension that may be useful for you or someone you love. Hypertension exists when the pressure of blood pushing against blood vessel walls is too high. When blood pressure is elevated, it’s comparable to a pressure cooker that affects all organs, resulting in a greater risk of stroke, renal failure, and congestive heart failure. Warning signs include headache and swelling in the hands and feet. It is most prevalent in people who eat a lot of salt, fried food and fast food, and affects people of all ages, weights, ethnicities, and fitness levels. It is imperative to see a doctor if these warning signs appear. A simple blood pressure test can determine whether or not someone has hypertension. If the top number reads above 160 and the bottom

is higher than 80 for three consecutive blood pressure readings, the diagnosis is hypertension and treatment should start immediately. How is hypertension treated? New York City residents come from diverse backgrounds, and many traditional foods are high in salt and fat, increasing their risk for hypertension. Caballero works with her patients to modify traditional recipes to make them heart healthy. “The first thing I do during home visits is bring my hypertension patients a low salt diet booklet, then we go into the kitchen together and go through the cabinets to see what seasonings they have,” said Caballero. She teaches patients how to substitute healthy alternatives to high-salt seasonings, how they can prepare their favorite dishes by baking, not frying, and how to incorporate more green, leafy vegetables. According to Caballero, “The patients who have agreed to these changes, along with taking their medication, see their blood pressure

normalize within a week or two.” Can hypertension be safely managed in the long term? By developing good eating habits, eliminating bad habits like drinking and smoking, and establishing a regular exercise routine, hypertension patients see vast improvements in their health, with many eventually coming off their high blood pressure medications. “Ho me Care nurses are also teachers. It’s one of the most important things we do. My goal is to instruct a patient and their family how to live effectively,” said Caballero. “It touches my heart to see a patient stabilized because now this person has increased their lifespan.” For more info, visit this CDC list of resources compiled from a number of organizations, as well as VNSNY’s Managing High BloodPressure Self Care Guide. Learn more about how home health care can support your well-being by visiting www.VNSNY.org or calling 1-800-675-0391.

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Religion & Spirituality The Force MD’s Jesse D joins ancestors By MAL’AKIY 17 ALLAH Special to the AmNews

and Stevie, Charles “Mercury” Nelson, DJ Dr. Rock, Shawn Waters, Trisco Pearson, A memorial service was con- Damean Heyward, and Jesse ducted Friday, Jan. 21, at Staten Island’s New Hope Community Church (77 Alaska St.) for Jesse D, founding member of the legendary soul/hip-hop group, The Force MDs. The pioneering musical troupe are known for delivering such 1980s classics as “Tender Love,” “Let Me Love You,” “Here I Go Again,” and “Forgive Me Girl.” Jessie Lee Daniels was born July 4, 1963 in Staten Island. He became an ancestor Jan. 4; no cause was announced. A fan posted on Facebook that Jesse D was “one hell of an entertainer with a strong Photo: Jessie Lee Daniels passion for music.” He formed The Force along Ranie rounded out the group. with several relatives and Throughout the 1980s/’90s childhood friends. He was they were on the forefront an uncle to the Lundy broth- of fusing a sound which iners—Antonio “T.C.D.,” Khalil fluenced an entire gener-

ation of artists. During the were also in attendance. Nu1980s they consistently per- merous others expressed their formed uptown at the Apollo condolences via social media. Theater as well as at Harlem Jesse D’s stepdaughter reminisced: “He was the father I never had. He used to make us sing and dance, as children. He took World and The Rooftop. care of all of us. He loved his Pastor and recording artist, music and children.” Montel Jordan moderated She expressed her gratitude the memorial ceremony. He for him “being the father that joked about New York City’s he was to all of us. Take that cold weather, being that he memory of Jesse with you, and traveled all the way from he lives forever.” And explained, warm Southern California “The purpose of our ancestors to pay his respects because, recording their history,” and re“I wanted to come here for lated it to his musical career. my musical brother.” The Force MDs were initialVarious legendary musical ly rappers known as The Force artists, such as LA Sunshine MCs, and conducted legendary from The Treacherous Three, battles against hip hop crews

“He was the father I never had. He used to make us sing and dance, as children. He took care of all of us. He loved his music and children.”

like Thee Cold Crush Brothers, prior to hip hop music being featured on commercial radio 24 hours a day. His niece stated: “He was our Michael Jackson” and described how “he once ran up on stage during another act’s performance,” as a youth, and performed some of the ‘King of Pops’ dance moves, unannounced, before security dragged him off stage. His daughter, Justina aka Harmony, sang her rendition of Luther Vandross’ “Dance With My Father” prior to Montel joining surviving members of “The Force,” Khalil and Steve, as they performed “Love Is a House” to close out the evening. Trisco passed in September 2 016, from cancer. Mercury succumbed to a heart attack in 1995. TCD battled ALS before his 1998 death, and DJ Dr. Rock passed from natural causes in 1996.

Native Brooklynite, Atiim Ferguson, joins ancestors By AUTODIDACT 17 Special to the AmNews

The grassroots community was deeply saddened as news spread that longtime activist, Atiim Ferguson, 74, became an ancestor on January 17, 2022, after a prolonged stay in a Brooklyn medical facility.

eral street co-naming campaigns which commemorated the significant achievements of some prominent African American historical figures. They have also helped provide training and employment opportunities for local youths. Atiim has always been willing to lend a helping hand to others in

"Whether tutoring teenagers in acquiring a formal education or working skills, or organizing cultural events and clothing drives, Atiim always put his community first." He has been a staple in the community for several decades working alongside urban warrior Sonny “Abubadika” Carson, and fellow comrades Ali Lamont Jr., Rasheem Allah, Tarik Haskins, and others. Located in the People’s Republic of Brooklyn, at Bed Stuy’s Restoration Plaza [1360 Harriet Tubman Blvd. a.k.a. Fulton St.], the Committee To Honor Black Heroes is responsible for conducting sev-

the community, and always willing to provide advice to area youths so that they don’t fall into the many traps which lie throughout the concrete jungle. Whether tutoring teenagers in acquiring a formal education or working skills, or organizing cultural events and clothing drives, he always put his community first. As part of the Black Men’s Movement Against Crack, they shut down many illicit drug dens. They also provided

Photo, left to right: Ali Lamont Jr., Rasheem Allah, Atiim, and Basir Mchawi

support and legal counsel for victims of police brutality, as well as for those being exploited by greedy landlords. After Carson’s transition in December 2002, Atiim continued fighting on the frontlines, along with his comrades, for the overall betterment of his community.

The humble warrior always shared advice on how to maintain one’s neighborhoods and helped organize street patrols to combat crime. Memorial services are scheduled for this Friday, Feb. 4 at Woodard Funeral Home, 1 Troy Ave., Brooklyn 11213; viewing 2-4 p.m, funeral 4-6 p.m.

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NOBook EXCEPTIONS WILL BE GRANTED. filed with the Secy ofApproximate State of formed whom it may Notice of1 of Qualification of 3 Azimut Management 770 LexBlock: 4711 Lot: 75. amount judgment whom process 30 lawful activity. 04/19/21. SSNY designated Subject to APPRENTICESHIP 2).Co., This Contract is alsoNotice TYNumber OF BRONX, CITIBANK, 11/12/10. Princ. office of LLC: States Corporation United S t aserved t e of o f LLC: N Y against (shall S S NHudson Yit) may o na SSNY shall mail process to office of the formation of Cielo cess Fund III GP LLC Auth. not remove any pages; all proposals are to of be submitted intact. For New York (SSNY) on be and mail TIMES SQUARE LEASEington Ave., NY, NY 10065. $705,125.24 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold served. SSNY shall mai be th Yards, 72nd Fl., NY, NY Notice Formation of AMPROGRAM and the NYC Comptrollers Labor Law 220 prevailing wages 107 ADOPTION as agent of LLC uponto whom 805 29th Fl.,Ave., NY, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. for ESTATE Agents, Inc. 7014 13 Av- 11/17/2017. Office location. the Third LLC , Ave., 1025 Fifth Disaster Operations/LoAzul filed w/ SSNY Off. inThePERSAND information call 7/29/21. (631) 957-3025. Town reserves the right reject NY Office loca6/24/2020. copy ofSSNY any process against HOLD LLC asAppl. Auth. SSNY asNagent subject toagainst provisions filed Judgment Index# 380685-13. process to the Partnership at requirements described inA the Solicitation Materials. designated as INTELLECTUAL process it of may be NY SSNY OF E Ldesignated LSecy. A BR OW /of A NY enue, Suite NY County. SSNY designatA p t10022. .to3the E FReferee S o202, u t hdesignated , Brooklyn, N be Y , acN Y 10001. gistics Cert of FormLLC. filedArts w/ CAPITAL, anyCo. andConsultants all proposals. tion: New York County. SSNY the LLC is C/O thewhom 595 filed with of State of/ KNY the princ. office ofLLC: the LP. upon whom process LLC Only cash or certified funds payable will Notice of formation ofwhom Grits Single woman looking to probuild agent of LLC upon LLC Arts. of Org. served. SSNY shall mail proMINORITY OWNED AND WOMEN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES as agent of LLC upon E L L A M A E B R O W N , E T NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawed agent upon whom pro10028. Purpose: Any lawful of Org7/1/21. filed with Secy. of cepted SSNY desig. SSDE has designated as agent Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY (SSNY) on 07/29/21. Office and addr. of each genName against it may be served. as a deposit in the amount of ten percent of the purEntertainment LLC Arts of family by adoption. Any her against its e rv may with Secy. State ofHall NY process cess to Corporation Service (M/WBE) will be afforded full opportunityState submitof bids NY and the(SSNY) City ofbeNew against it may be cess AL., Defendant(s). ful activity. c11217. e s s partner m a y b e are e dlawful abe nd activity. on filed Proposal may examined and obtained atofthe Town asto agt. ofdocuments LLC whom process whom process against upon Purpose: Any location: NYnotifies County. LLC eral available SSNY shall mail process to chase price. Org filed withshall the mail Secy of served. ethnicity welcome, expenses SSNY shall proYork hereby all bidders that it7/29/20. will affirmatively ensure that anyNY (SSNY) on 01/04/22. Office Co. (CSC), 80 Stateand St., Al-it served. SSNY proshall mail copy of mail process Office location: Purchasing between hours of 9:00 a.m. 4:30 be served & shall mail the may may beNY served. SSNYSSNY desigactivity. formed Delaware (DE) thecontract LLCinentered at theintoaddr. oftoon its from SSNY. C.I. addr. of LP: State of NY (SSNY) on NY paid. Please call (347) 470pursuant this advertisement willDepartment be awarded to the to Corporation Service cess location: NY County. bany, 12207-2543. DE cess to the LLC at theofprinc. Persuant to a Purpose: Judgment of g a inMaples s t L L C Corporate to : U S CSero rp County. SSNY designated as Notice of formation 560 ac/o p.m. daily except Sundays andas Holidays, on and whom after process c/o Universal Regagent upon nated 07/27/21. Princ. office LLC: lowest office. responsible bidder of without discrimination onto the basis ofSaturdays, race, color, princ. Any Office NY County. or my7014 attorney: (800) 522880 State St., Albany, NY as c/o agent of LLC designated Frank D. LLC: Lombardi, Esq., Referee addr. of CSC, 251 N o t i coflocation: eNECK o f LLC. 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Greenbush, may as an agent upon whom proHouse, Grand CayUgland activity. be served. SSNY shall DE 19808. Cert. Form. filed Arts LLC Arts. address: of Org. filed Dicaro &served Barak, upon LLC Co., LLC.(SSNY) Arts. Little of on Org.07/14/2021 filed Dr., with cipal 251 Falls anschedule O rder ppointing S ucbusiness 300 ofparticipation process LLC Shapiro, copy "B"AinQualification the proposal concerning M/WBE the contract. NY www.townofbabylon.com. 12061. Add.inagainst maintained against the LLC 10154. SSNY designated as cess against itomay be Notice of of NY man,the C.I., KY1-1104. Cert. o process tothe the LLC, with Secy. of State of 435 DE, Wilmington, with Secy. of NY NY, (SSNY) Attorney(s) for Plaintiff N Y office D e plocation t .DE f19808. SNY t aCounty. tserved eCert. o n E. participation to be St, submitted by theNY mail The of schedule of proposed M/WBE cessor Referee dated No74th #10A, NY to 220 60th #3k, NY, NY in DE: EisUniversal Registered the LLC: 88NY Greenwich is C/O agent LLC upon whom proand shall Office mail with alocation: copy of any 1711 RETAIL, LLC Appl. for filed St., with Registrar of LP 06/14/2021 Watermill Crossing LLC. App. Hudson St., NY, 10014. 401 Federal St., Dover, DE apparent low bidder within sevenun(7) calendar days after the date of opening on NY office loca175 Mile Crossing Boulevard of Form. filed Secy. of 10/3/17. NY vember 28, 2017, I, the 10021. 10022. R/A: VB&T Certified SSNY has been designated Agents, Inc., 300 Creek View Purpose: Street, Apt 714, New York, cess against it may be process against the LLC to Auth. filed with Secy. of State Partnerships C.I., 133 Elgin for Auth. filed with the SSNY Any lawful activity. of bids. The M/WBE goal for thissell project Public isSPECIAL 24 %. Accountants, 19901. Purpose: Any lawful NOTE: These projects shall be funded in part through tion NY County. SSNY has Rochester, New York 14624 State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, C ounty. Princ. bus. addr.: dersigned Referee will 110 SERVICES Purpose: any lawful act. PLLC, as an agent upon whom proRd, Ste. 209, Newark, DE NY 10006. Purpose: Any law- C/O the LLC Angela Polite on served. SSNY shall proon mail 11/23/20. of NY (SSNY) Ave., Box 123, Grand Cay12/03/20. Originally filed been designated as an agent the W New State Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery (877)430-4792 Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: 283 Decatur St., Brooklyn, a t Non-compliance p utoblocation: l iGoldfarb c a uwith c tNY i o& n7 day a tsubmittal t h e requirement, 57 St,&Ste NY, activity. 250 the thethYork stipulations of1632, Schedule against it St. may2G be served cess 19711. 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Room 600, 851 Grand Con- detriment against process Dated: November 2019 #98015 Form DEBlock Sec. of State, of Rudin matters, 560 Lexing11/17/20. SSNY designaton fice: New York County. SSNY for a determination ofNY non-responsiveness the rejection of the NIS FINE CHEMICALS Org. filed with program SSNY on shipping. Money back aFREE copy 75TH of any STREET, process against through NYbid. Rising Community Reconstruction of uponthe whom process against EAST LLC New Yorkand State course, Bronx, on JanuC/O 620 Wof42nd St designated Notice of Formation of USA SIGNotice ofLLC: formation NMV, Div. ofofthe Corp, John G. Of ton Ave., 6th of Fl.,LLC NY, NY ed as agent upon as agent ofSecy. the Notice formation of of Jess LLC Arts.Office ofProposers Org. filed with 11/29/21. NYof LLC. Formation of BRG WESTguaranteed! 1-855-579-8907 the LLC is C/O thewith LLC: 175 the Governor’s Office Storm Recovery. m ust it may beof served and Arts. of Org. filed Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report ary 29,process 2018 atof2:00 Solicitation documents (Specifications ONLY) will be available for Apt 21A, Newfiled York, NY LLC SP 5,Location: LLC Arts. NATURE Arts Org withshall SeTownsend Bldg., POArts. Box 10022. DE addr. LLC: Corth against itp.m., may whom upon whom process Trayah Interiors LLC of Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) SSNY designated as County. SIDE LLC filed with the Secy. West 12 Street, Apt. 4B, download free of charge starting December 9, 2019 for the full duration of comply with any and all funding agency requirements, as well as mail process to: 263 Bowof State of NY (SSNY) on Notice DE 19903. Any Notice p re served. m is eService s kSSNY n oPublic wCo., n shall a Comment s 1 mail 5Lit5 0 Period 10036. Purpose: Any of lawful Org. filed with Secy. of of State cy. of State NY (SSNY) on Dover, 898, poration 251 of Qualification 79 Notice of Qualification 980 be against it served. DISH $59.99 190 Org with the Secy. of or on 08/02/21. Office location: agent ofgovernment the LLC upon whom 11/16/21. the Solicitation Time U from the City Website at City Record Onof NY (SSNY) on New NY PurNotice is Fl., hereby given that any filed other State, County, Town or11/19/20. agency ery, 2nd NY,location: NY 10002. 1 2 /0State 4York, /1TV 7 .ofmay O ffic10011. ebe loFor c a tio n: U nionport RWilmington, oad, N o. Record activity. oflocal NY (SSNY) on Office NYa SSNY lawful purpose. tle Falls Dr., DE PLACE OWNER CLIFTON RAIL PROPERTY LLC Appl. process to c/o AnbaunitEntershall mail copy of pro+ $14.95 High Channels State of NY (SSNY) on Line (https://mspwvw-dcscpfvp.nyc.gov/CROLPublicFacingWeb/) NY County. SSNY process against it designatmay be 11/21/19. 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219 NEWLY CONSTRUCTED UNITS AT 110 DINSMORE PLACE, EAST NEW YORK, BROOKLYN

Amenities: 24-Hour Security, Rooftop Garden, Bike Storage Room, Community/Recreational Room, Laundry Room, 2nd floor Patio Garden, Free secure in-unit access to broadband internet for all households, including in common areas.

Transit: Trains: A/C/J/Z/S Bus: B25, Q24 No application fee • No broker’s fee • Smoke-free building •For more information https://www.mutualhousingny.org/chestnut-commons This building is being constructed through the Extremely Low & Low-Income Affordability (ELLA) Programs of the New York City Department of Housing Development & Corporation (HDC) and the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) Program of HPD.

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3 Bed

$265

$329

$372

$9,875 - $16,720

2 person

$9,875 - $19,100

1 person

$12,446 - $16,720

2 people

$12,446 - $19,100

3 people

$12,446 - $21,480

2 people

$15,738- $19,100

3 people

$15,738 - $21,480

4 people

$15,738 - $23,860

5 people

$15,738 - $25,780

3 people

$18,309 - $21,480

4 people

$18,309 - $23,860

5 people

$18,309 - $25,780

6 people

$18,309 - $27,680

1 Bed

2 Bed

3 Bed

70% AREA MEDIAN INCOME (AMI) UNITS

Studio

Monthly Rent1

$1,003

$1,265

$1,530

$1,760

Monthly Rent1

Minimum-Maximum4

1 person

7 people Unit Size

Annual Household Income3

Units Available

$522

$665

$809

$927

$18,309 - $29,600 Units Available 4

Household Size2

Annual Household Income3

Household Size2

Household Income3

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1 person

$20,846 - $33,440

2 person

$20,846 - $38,200

1 person

$26,160 - $33,440

2 people

$26,160 - $38,200

3 people

$26,160 - $42,960

2 people

$32,195 - $38,200

3 people

$32,195 - $42,960

4 people

$32,195 - $47,720

5 people

$32,195 - $51,560

3 people

$37,338 - $42,960

4 people

$37,338 - $47,720

5 people

$37,338 - $51,560

6 people

$37,338 - $55,360

7 people

$37,338 - $59,200

Monthly Rent1

Minimum – Maximum4

Units Available

Monthly Rent2

Maximum4

Household Size2

Units Available

$683

$865

$1,050

$1,205

2 person

$37,338 - $66,850

1 person

$46,732 - $58,520

2 people

$46,732 - $66,850

3 people

$46,732 - $75,180

2 people

$56,915 - $66,850

3 people

$56,915 - $75,180

4 people

$56,915 - $83,510

5 people

$56,915 - $90,230

3 people

$65,898 - $75,180

4 people

$65,898 - $83,510

5 people

$65,898 - $90,230

6 people

$65,898 - $96,880

5 people

$75,395 - $110,720

7 people

$65,898 - $103,600

7 people

$75,395 - $118,400

$1,465

$1,770

$2,037

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1 person

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2 person

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1 person

$33,018 - $41,800

2 people

$33,018 - $47,750

3 people

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2 people

$40,458 - $47,750

3 people

$40,458 - $53,700

4 people

$40,458 - $59.650

5 people

$40,458 - $64,450

3 people

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4 people

$46,869 - $59,650

5 people

$46,869 - $64,450

6 people

$46,869 - $69,200

7 people

$46,869 - $74,000

Minimum – Maximum4

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Annual Household Income3

1 person

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2 Bed

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AVAILABLE UNITS AND INCOME REQUIREMENTS Annual

Household Size2

80% AREA MEDIAN INCOME (AMI) UNITS

1 Bed

Units Available

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1 person

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2 people

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3 people

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2 people

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3 people

$65,143 - $85,920

4 people

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5 people

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3 people

$75,395 - $85,920

4 people

$75,395 - $95,440

5 people

$75,395 - $103,120

Rent includes secure in-unit access to broad band internet. Tenant responsible for electricity including electric stove. Household size includes everyone who will live with you, including parents and children. Subject to occupancy criteria. Household earnings includes salary, hourly wages, tips, Social Security, child support, and other income. Income guidelines subject to change. 4 Minimum income listed may not apply to applicants with Section 8 or other qualifying rental subsidies. Asset limits also apply. 1

2 3

How Do You Apply? Apply online or through mail. To apply online, please go to https://housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/. To request an application by mail, send a self-addressed envelope to: Chestnut Commons Apartments, c/o MHANY Management Inc., 470 Vanderbilt Avenue, 9th FL Brooklyn NY 11238. Only send one application per development. Do not submit duplicate applications. Do not apply online and also send in a paper application. Applicants who submit more than one application may be disqualified. When is the Deadline? Applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than April 2, 2022. Late applications will not be considered. What Happens After You Submit an Application? After the deadline, applications are selected for review through a lottery process. If yours is selected and you appear to qualify, you will be invited to submit documents to continue the process of determining your eligibility. Applicants are usually contacted from 2 to 10 months after the application deadline. You will be asked to bring documents that verify your household size, identity of members of your household, and your household income. Español

Presente una solicitud en línea en https://housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/. Para recibir una traducción de español de este anuncio y la solicitud impresa, envíe un sobre con la dirección a: Chestnut Commons Apartments, c/o MHANY Management Inc., 470 Vanderbilt Avenue, 9th FL, Brooklyn NY 11238. En el reverso del sobre, escriba en inglés la palabra “SPANISH.” Las solicitudes se deben enviar en línea o con sello postal antes de 2 de Abril 2022.

简体中文

访问 https://housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/ 在线申请。如要获取本广告及书面申请表的简体中文版，请将您的回邮信封寄送至：: Chestnut Commons Apartments, c/o MHANY Management Inc., 470 Vanderbilt Avenue, 9th FL Brooklyn NY 11238. 信封背面请用英语注明“CHINESE”。必须在以下日期之前在线提交申请或邮寄书面申请 2022 年 4 月 2 日。

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Чтобы подать заявление через интернет, зайдите н а сайт: https://housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/. Для получения данного объявления и заявления на русском языке отправьте конверт с обратным адресом по адресу: Chestnut Commons Apartments, c/o MHANY Management Inc., 470 Vanderbilt Avenue, 9th FL Brooklyn NY 11238. На задней стороне конверта напишите слово “RUSSIAN” на английском языке. Заявки должны быть поданы онлайн или отправлены по почте (согласно дате на почтовом штемпеле) не позднее 2 апреля 2022.

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Kreyòl Ayisyien Aplike sou entènèt sou sitwèb https://housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/. Pou resevwa yon tradiksyon anons sa a nan lang Kreyòl Ayisyen ak aplikasyon an sou papye, voye anvlòp ki gen adrès pou retounen li nan:: Chestnut Commons Apartments, c/o MHANY Management Inc., 470 Vanderbilt Avenue, 9th FL Brooklyn NY 11238. Nan dèyè anvlòp la, ekri mo “HATIAN CREOLE” an Anglè. Ou dwe remèt aplikasyon yo sou entènèt oswa ou dwe tenbre yo anvan dat Avril 2, 2022. ‫اﻟﻌرﺑﯾﺔوﻋﻧواﻧك‬ ‫ أرﺳل ﻣظروف ﯾﺣﻣل اﺳﻣك‬،‫ ﻟﻠﺣﺻول ﻋﻠﻰ ﺗرﺟﻣﺔ ﺑﺎﻟﻠﻐﺔ اﻟﻌرﺑﯾﺔ ﻟﮭذا اﻹﻋﻼن وﻟﻧﻣوذج اﻟطﻠب اﻟورﻗﻲ‬.https://housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/ ‫ﺗﻘدم ﺑطﻠب ﻋن طرﯾﻖ اﻹﻧﺗرﻧت ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﻣوﻗﻊ‬ ‫ اﻛﺗب ﺑﺎﻟﻠﻐﺔ‬،‫ ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﺟﮭﺔ اﻟﺧﻠﻔﯾﺔ ﻟﻠﻣظروف‬. : Chestnut Commons Apartments, c/o MHANY Management Inc., 470 Vanderbilt Avenue, 9th FL Brooklyn NY 11238 :‫إﻟﻰ‬ 2022‫ ﺑرﯾل‬2‫ ﯾﺟب إرﺳﺎل ﻧﻣﺎذج اﻟطﻠﺑﺎت ﻋن طرﯾﻖ اﻹﻧﺗرﻧت أو ﺧﺗﻣﮭﺎ ﺑﺧﺗم اﻟﺑرﯾد ﻗﺑل‬."ARABIC" ‫اﻹﻧﺟﻠﯾزﯾﺔ ﻛﻠﻣﺔ‬ Mayor Eric Adams • HPD Commissioner Adolfo Carrión Jr. • HDC President Eric Enderlin

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The Millrose Games returns to the Armory with dazzling performances Shawnti Jackson

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v o n B r o m e l l ( 6 . 5 0 ) , a To k y o Olympics 100-meter semifin a l i s t , w h o w a s s e c o n d . A m e ricans captured the top four s p o t s a s R o n n i e B a k e r, t h e f i f t h p l a c e f i n i s h e r i n t h e To k y o 1 0 0 meters, was third in 6.54, and N o a h Ly l e s , t h e c u r r e n t w o r l d champion in the 200-meters and a bronze medalist in the 2 0 0 - m e t e r s i n Ja p a n , t o o k fourth in 6.62. Other featured races inc l u d e d t h e m e n ’s a n d w o m e n ’s W H O O P Wa n a m a k e r M i l e , won by Australian Ollie Hoare in 3:50:83 and American Elle Purrier St. Pierre in a time of 4 : 1 9 . 3 0 re s p e c t i v e l y . R i s i n g s t a r S h a w n t i Ja c k s o n o f R a l e i g h , North Carolina, just a high s c h o o l j u n i o r, a n d t h e d a u g h t e r of 2005 400-meter world champ i o n B e r s h a w n “ B a t m a n Ja c ks o n ,” a l s o h e r c o a c h , s e t a n e w g i r l ’s i n d o o r h i g h s c h o o l r e c o r d i n t h e w o m e n ’s 6 0 - m e t e r s . T h e 1 6 - y e a r- o l d c l o c k e d 7 . 1 8 to place third, behind winner Aleia Hobbs (7.11) and Mikiah Brisco (7.15) for an American s w e e p.

Free agency bringing some WNBA shakeups By LOIS ELFMAN Special to the AmNews T h i s ha s b e e n o n e o f t h e m o s t a n i mat e d W N BA o f fs e a s o n s i n re c e n t y e a r s. Considering the exciting W N B A p l ay o f f s a n d e l e ctrifying finals that concluded the 2021 season, i t ’s n o s u r p r i s e t h a t f a n s a re w a i t i n g t o s e e h o w t h e l e a g u e’s l a n d s c a p e will shift for 2022. W h e n t h e Ne w Yo rk L i b e r t y h i re d v e t e ra n c o a c h Sandy B ro n d e l l o, she a n d t h e t e a m’s g e n e ra l m a n a g e r Jo n a t h a n Ko l b m a d e n o s e c re t o f t h e f a c t t h a t t h e y ’d b e l o o king to sign a couple of k e y f re e a g e n t s. Wi t h t h e t e a m s e t t l e d i n t o B a rclays Center and on the u p s w i n g , i t i s m u c h m o re e n t i c i n g f o r a t o p p l ay e r to consider signing with the Liberty. Some of the names t o s s e d a ro u n d a s b e i n g c o u r t e d by t h e L i b e r t y i n c l u d e B re a n n a St e w a r t a n d Je w e l l L oyd o f t h e S e a t t l e St o r m a n d St e f a n i e Dolson of the Chicago Sk y . St e w a r t h a s s i g n e d w i t h t h e St o r m f o r a n o t h e r y e a r, w h i c h m a k e s sense because this likely

will be Sue Olympic and WNBA Champion Bi rd ’s final Stefanie Dolson WNBA season. As Stewart a n d Bi rd n o t o n l y s h a re t h e UConn bond, they h av e also played together on two Olympic t e a m s, w h i c h makes for a very compelling re a s o n for Stewart to s t a y i n E m e rald City, not to mention i t ’s a s u p e rm a x c o n t ra c t . L oy d w i l l a l s o stay with the Storm for 2022 and 2023, and the team has g i v e n h e r c o re s t a t u s. While Ti n a C h a r l e s w i l l n o t re t u r n i n g P h o e n i x i s B ro n x t o t h e Wa s h i n g t o n My s - n a t i v e daughter Kia t i c s, s h e w i l l a l s o n o t Va u g h n , w h o w a s t ra d e d b e c o m i n g b a c k t o Ne w t o t h e At l a n t a D re a m. Yo r k . T h e Q u e e n s n a t i v e A s for D ol s on, a l l sig ns i s r u m o re d t o b e h e a d e d a re p ointing toward h er t o t h e P h o e n i x Me rc u - c oming to Bro oklyn. Sh e r y w h e re s h e w i l l p l a y had a n amaz ing year in a l o n g s i d e O l y m p i c t e a m - 2021, w inning O lymm a t e s D i a n a Ta u ra s i a n d pic g ol d a s a memb er B r i t t n e y G r i n e r. D e p a r t- of th e U.S. w omen’s 3x3

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team. Th en sh e w on h er first WNBA titl e w ith th e Sky. Th e t w o-time NC A A Champion is a p ow er fu l inside pres enc e at 6-fo ot5 and ca n b r ing a new di mension to th e L ib er t y. O t h e r f re e a g e n t n e w s i n c l u d e s re i g n i n g W N B A M V P Jo n q u e l Jo n e s re signing with the Con-

necticut Sun, intent on leading the team to its f i r s t W N B A t i t l e. Fo u rtime Olympic gold meda l i s t Sy l v i a Fo w l e s s a i d this will be her final WNBA season and she w i l l re ma i n w i t h t h e Mi n n e s o t a Ly n x . T h e 2 0 2 2 WNBA season kicks off o n May 6 .

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The Super Bowl-bound Cincinnati Bengals defy odds and expectations

By VINCENT DAVIS Special to the AmNews

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home and won 34-31. Down 21-10 at the half on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium, the BenFew, if any, saw this gals shut down the Chiefs’ offense coming when the Cincinand their star quarterback Patrick nati Bengals season startMahomes for the next two quarters ed. If you are one of them, and overtime, holding them to just a one of the small number field goal by Harrison Butker as time of people that predictexpired in regulation. ed the Bengals would be The Chiefs won the coin toss and playing in the Super Bowl started OT with the ball. But Maon Feb. 13 in SoFi Stadium homes threw an interception trying in Inglewood, California, to hit wide receiver Tyreek Hill on a after finishing last in the deep route and the Bengals took over, AFC North with a record of led by the talented second-year quar4-11-1 a season ago, you’re terback Joe Burrow, who took them an incredible fan with a on a nine-play, 42-yard drive ending strong belief. with a game-winning 31-yard field The Bengals continued Cincinnati Bengals second-year quarterback Joe Burrow has guided the franchise to its goal by rookie Evan McPherson. their fairytale season this “When you’re up 21-3 at any point in first Super Bowl since 1989 past Sunday with a 27-24 the game, you can’t lose it,” Mahomes comeback overtime win over the Kansas fensive Player of the Year as a quarter- first time head coach in 2019. said. “I put that on myself.” City Chiefs on the road to become AFC back for Nebraska. “We believed. So Maybe during his interview proBurrow credited the Bengals’ defense champions for the first time since 1988. we’re not surprised.” cess with Bengals executives, Taylor for keeping them in the game. “Our de“It’s a special team that’s capable of Ironically, Taylor will spend his time impressed them with his answers re- fense really stepped up and made plays doing special things,” said 38-year-old leading up to Super Bowl LVI (56) pre- garding halftime adjustments because in the second half,” said the 2019 HeisZac Taylor, now in his third season as paring to play the NFC champion Los for the second time over the past five man Trophy winner and No. 1 overall the team’s head coach. Angeles Rams, for whom he worked weeks Cincinnati came back to defeat pick in the 2020 NFL draft out of LSU. “We’ve said that from the get-go, as their assistant wide receivers coach the Chiefs after being down going into “If you told me that we were going to whether people believed us or not,” (2017) and quarterbacks coach (2018) the locker room. In Week 17 of the reg- the Super Bowl at the beginning of the concluded the former 2006 Big 12 Of- before being hired by the Bengals as a ular season the Bengals trailed 28-17 at season, I would’ve called you crazy.”

The Rams finally overcome the 49ers and head to the Super Bowl

Seven was the charm for the Rams. After losing six straight games to their NFC West rival San Francisco 49ers, the Los Angeles Rams defeated them 20-17 in the most significant matchup between teams spanning the games. In earning a hard fought victory at home this past Sunday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, the Rams are going to the Super Bowl for the second time in the last four seasons. They lost to Tom Brady and the New England Patriots 13-3 in Super Bowl LIII to conclude the 2018-’19 season. This time they will face the AFC champion Cincinnati Bengals, who pulled a shocking 27-24 overtime victory against the Kansas Chiefs on Sunday. Rams kicker Matt Gay’s go-ahead, 30yard field goal with 1:46 to play versus the 49ers was the deciding score. It denied San Francisco’s head coach Sean McVay, their quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and other 49ers another opportunity at winning a Super Bowl. They fell short 31-20 to the Kansas Chiefs to end the 2019 season. The 49ers could have stopped the drive and perhaps extended their dominance over the Rams a few plays before Gay’s field goal. With the game tied at 14-14, Stafford threw an ill-advised pass that landed squarely in the hands of 49ers safety Jaquiski Tartt, who dropped what seemed to be a certain interception and perfect set-up for the 49ers’ offense. “No excuses!!” tweeted Tartt. “I deserve all the criticism my way! Opportunity I dream of I came up short!!! Let

my brothers down!! It still won’t define me as a person/ player. Only will get stronger and better.” Instead, the Rams’ win was a lesson in perseverance and resiliency both collectively and individually. The 49ers were seemingly the Rams’ kryptonite. And Los Angeles’ quarterback Matthew Stafford languished in Detroit putting up Hall of Fame numbers with the perennial losing Lions for 12 seasons before Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. had nine catches for 113 yards in his team’s 20-17 win last Sunday over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game the Rams determined he could be the missing piece to a Super Bowl team. Rams turned to Stafford. yards to the remarkable Cooper Kupp, So 13 months ago, they went all in and This postseason he has already played who had 11 receptions for 142 yards sent their 2022 and 2023 first-round in as many games—three—as he did his and two touchdowns. draft picks, a 2021 third-round pick and entire career with the Lions. The Rams Stafford, Miller and Beckham all have quarterback Jared Goff to the Lions to also added future Hall of Fame lineback- had a major impact in the Rams making acquire Stafford. er Von Miller in a trade with the Denver it to Super Bowl LVI (56), which will be The trade shocked nearly everyone Broncos at the beginning of November played at their home—SoFi—on Feb. 13. It that closely follows the NFL. But no one and signed two-time All-Pro wide receiver will be the second consecutive season the was more shocked than Goff. Now 27, Odell Beckham Jr. on Nov. 12. The talent- NFC champion will play the NFL’s final Goff was the starter in the Rams’ previ- ed pass catcher had expressed discontent game of the season on their own field. ous Super Bowl and had signed a four- playing for the Cleveland Browns and was Last February the Buccaneers defeated year, $134 million extension at the start released on Nov. 5, the day he turned 29. the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 at Raymond of the 2019 season. He was expected to Stafford completed 31 of 45 passes James Stadium in Tampa. be the Rams’ long-term QB. But after for 337 yards, two touchdowns and an “I mean, it’s great that it’s here,” said L.A. went 9-7 that season and missed interception versus the Rams, nine for Stafford after the game. “I don’t give a the playoffs followed by a 10-6 cam- 113 yards to Beckham, who had his s**t where it is. I’m like, I just want to play paign in 2020 before losing to the Green best game as a Ram. But he was second in the dang thing. But the fact that it’s Bay Packers in the divisional round, the on the team in catches and receiving under this roof, it’s going to be awesome.” (Rams.com photo)

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Jazmine Fenlator-Victorian remains resolute despite challenging circumstances By LOIS ELFMAN Special to the AmNews

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Amidst the preparations a n d exte nsive COVI D - 1 9 te st ing that all ath le te s h eade d to th e O lymp i c Wi nte r Ga m e s mu st g o t h rou g h, b o bsle d d e r Jaz m in e Fe nlato r-Vi cto r i a n to ok a mo m e nt to re fl e ct on qualif yi ng f o r h e r th i rd O ly mpics. Sh e w i ll re p res e nt Jama i ca i n th e inaugural women’s monob ob e vent. Jama i ca i s a ls o th e first alte r nate f o r th e t w o-w oma n b o bsle d . Th e sl e ds have a lrea dy b e en shipp e d to B e i ji ng a n d Fenlator-Vi cto r ia n ’s b ra keman is o n sta n d by to g o to China s h ou ld a sp ot c o me op e n . Fenlator-Vic to r ia n wa s b o r n and rais e d i n Ne w Je rs e y and ra n tra ck at R i d er Unive rsi t y. Sh e b e gan comp e ti ng i n b o bsl e d ab ou t 15 yea rs ag o and re pre s e nte d th e U. S. in the 2 0 1 4 O lymp i c Winte r Ga m e s. Su b s e q u ently, sh e d e ci d e d to rep re s e nt he r f ath e r ’s h o meland o f Ja ma i ca,

Jazmine Fenlator-Victorian (l) preparing for a two-woman bobsled race

ma rki ng t hat c ount r y ’s d ebut i n t he t w o -w o ma n b o b sl e d at t he 2 0 1 8 Ga m e s. She ha s a l ways fe l t a d e e p c o n n e c t i o n to he r ro o t s a n d i s e xc i te d f o r t he d ebut o f t he mo n o b o b. “ I w oul d a rgue m o n ob o b i s t he m o st d i f f i cul t sl i d i ng e ve nt to d r i ve a n d d r i ve w e l l ,” she sa i d . “ It

t r u ly ta kes th e fu l l pa ckag e b ob sl e dder to b e su c c essfu l in top p er formanc e from th e pu sh to t h e dr ive to th e strate g y o f e q u ipment. “ I’m h onestly l o oking for wa rd to c omp eting aga inst th e w orl d’s b est as w el l as emb ra c ing th e entire inau gu ra l app earanc e,” sh e a dde d. “ Th ere

a re not many p e opl e w h o ca n say th e y have q u al ifie d a nd c omp ete d in thre e O lympics. I’m g oing to s oa k u p e ver y minu te of th e exp er ienc e.” Th e Jama ica B ob sl eigh Fe deration do es not have the resources of U SA Bobsl e d, s o Fenlator-Vic tor i a n has often b e en l eft to fina nc e h er ow n training

and competition. Her col lab o rat io n w it h Y I B The B ran d has b e en excit ing an d brought s o me muchneeded fun d ing. She fe els t remen d ous pr id e repres ent ing a Car ibb ean nat io n o n t he Winter O lympics st ag e. “Representation matters s o much ; w e n e e d to rais e silen ce d vo ices as w ell as make space fo r diversit y,” said Fen lato r-Victo r i an . “ I’ m proud t hat I have b e en able to t railblaze, but my g oal was n e ver to b e t he first. In fact, I t hin k it is a bit sad t hat in 2022 I’ m t he first to d o s o met hing as a Black Ca r ibb ean . “ E x pan ding qualifica tion spots and providing a mo re le vel playing field … can b e a great impact o n the future o f female participat io n an d lo ng e v it y i n t he sp o r t,” s he co n tinue d . “ I ho p e s e eing a brow n an d Black female i n my space in spires ot hers t he y can to o an d I hope that my stor y ignites mo re o p en co nversat io n s that lead to chang e.”

Vanessa James heads to fourth Olympic Winter Games

A s Vane ssa Ja m e s p re pare d to leave f o r B ei j ing to comp e te at the O ly mpic Wi nte r Ga mes, she savo re d hav ing anothe r o pp o r tunit y to skate o n O ly mp ic ice. In h e r p re v iou s thre e ap p ea ra nce s, Jam e s re pre s e nte d Fran ce. Th i s ti m e, she is skati ng w ith three-time O lym p i c me dalist Er i c Ra d f o rd a nd re pres e nti ng Ca nada, the cou n tr y in which sh e wa s b or n. “It’s definitely a Vanessa James and Eric Radford will represent Canada in pairs figure skating thrill and a new adventure,” said James. “I never 3 7 , h a d e a c h a n n o u n c e d t h e C a n a d i a n C h a m p i o n - in pro gress— bu t th eir would have thought I’d be t h e i r r e t i r e m e n t s f r o m s h i p s a f t e r t h e s h o r t p r o - l ong l ines and mu sica l it y back from retirement and c o m p e t i t i v e s k a t i n g , g r a m b u t w e r e n a m e d t o have re c eive d prais e. “ We training with someone b u t i n s p r i n g 2 0 2 1 , t h e y t h e O l y m p i c t e a m . w ere a c tu a l ly su rpr is e d new and at the O lympics t e a m e d u p. I t h a s n ’ t “ The stars have aligned,” that w e have th e same after 10 months. It’s def- b e e n e a s y , b u t t h e y ’ v e said James. “I can’t think t yp e of rhyth m in skatinitely been a really cool s h o w n s t e a d y p r o g r e s s . of a better way to finish ing,” sh e said. “ We don’t challenge for us to make U n f o r t u n a t e l y , a r o u n d my career than being on have th e mil eag e, bu t I sure we’re prepared men- C h r i s t m a s t i m e , t h e y the world stage represent- th ink ou r u nis on match es tally and physically. Now, b o t h t e s t e d p o s i t i v e f o r ing Canada.” q u ite w el l .” we feel we’re the strongest C O V I D - 1 9 a n d m i s s e d It to ok a w h il e to g et She admitted that we’ve ever been.” a b o u t a w e e k o f t r a i n - u s e d to skating to g eth - s t a r t i n g a n e w p a r t n e rJa m e s, 3 4 , a n d R a d f o r d , i n g . T h e y w i t h d r e w f r o m er— th e y are stil l a w ork s h i p i n t h e i r 3 0 s h a s

been a challenge, but it invigorates them. Getting back into competition shape, having daily goals and seeing results have been great, and Ja m e s s a i d s h e m a d e the best decision. “ T h e r e ’s n o a g e l i m i t t o s u c c e s s ,” s h e s a i d . It pleases James that she will again bring diversity to Olympic ice and she is sad that she will be the lone Black figure skater. “I’m going to feel quite a bit of solitude this time,” said James, who at the last two Winter Olympics was joined by French teammate MaéBérénice Méité. “It means a lot to me to be that representation for young girls and boys. “If this is the first time they’re watching figure skating, it would be a shame for them to look at the sport and say, ‘ There’s nobody who looks like me,’” she added. “I hope I inspire girls and boys to take up the sport.”

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By LOIS ELFMAN Special to the AmNews

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Sports The Knicks head West with a roster that is not yet playoff caliber At 24-27 before hosting the Memphis Grizzlies and their spectacular 22-yearold franchise altering point guard Ja Morant last night (Wednesday) at Madison Square Garden, ahead of a fivegame, 10-day Western Conference road trip beginning this Saturday against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Knicks sat 11th in the East, one-half game behind the 24-26 Atlanta Hawks. Their record and other metrics are indicators the Knicks are not a bona fide playoff contender as they were last season, when Tom Thibodeau won Coach of the Year honors in his first season as the franchise’s head coach. Thibodeau squeezed every ounce of talent and effort out of a group that went 41-31 in the abridged 72-game season and finished as the No. 4 seed in the East. But their athletic weaknesses were subsequently exposed in the first round of the playoffs by the Hawks, as the Knicks were thoroughly beaten by their electrifying point guard Trae Young and a mix of young, versatile players and solid veterans, losing the series 4-1. The Knicks’ best player over those five games was unquestionably Derrick Rose. Rarely does a day pass that Knick fans don’t dwell on the 2019 NBA draft lottery, when their team entered with the NBA’s worst record at 17-65 and the

highest probability to land the their schedule resumes Feb. No.1 overall pick but dropped to 25 at the Garden versus the No. 3. They selected RJ Barrett, Miami Heat. who has shown himself to be a “Taking it one day at a time, solid piece to build with. been grinding, just trying to Yet at No. 2, the Grizzlies get back,” said the Knicks’ gained a transformative talent leading scorer in last seain Morant, who has become son’s playoff series against not only one of the league’s the Hawks at 19.4 points per best players, but has elevated game, in addition to four rethe Grizzlies, who were 33-49 bounds and five assists in avin the 2018-’19 season, into a eraging 35 minutes. Before force. They were 35-18 entersurgery this season, Rose’s ing the Garden, third in the West per game averages were 24.5 with the third best record in the minutes, 12 points, three reNBA. Morant is to the Grizzlies bounds and four assists. what a young Rose was to the “…Just being appreciative Chicago Bulls when he came to of the moment,” Rose reflectthem as the No. 1 overall pick ed. “Just trying to take evin 2008. Fifteen years into his erything in. I look at it as a career, the Knicks have clearreset where I get a chance to ly not been the same team in clean up my routine, I get a the 33-year-old Rose’s absence, chance to alternate a couple unable to adequately replace his of things within my workout. production and ability to adept“…Right after surgery I felt ly close out games. the relief,” he expounded. Rose has been shut down with Knicks guard Derrick Rose, a significant part of the “Like I said these moments has NEWS been out since an ankle injury since last playing team’s resurgence last season, AM right here slow01024 you down, December after undergoing ankle surgery but is NE Dec. 15. He has been sidelined for so[I’m] being very, veryAM ap01/06/22 0 half (26) of the Knicks’ 52 games. targeting a return later this month preciative of7 just where01/06/ I’m 74470 22784 The Chicago native is working his at.” Following the Lakers, way back from Dec. 22 surgery to remove is targeting a return to the lineup soon the Knicks will face the Utah Jazz (next a bone spur from his right ankle. Speak- after the All-Star break. The Knicks’ last Monday), Denver Nuggets (Tuesday), ing with the media from the MSG Train- game before the NBA’s annual show- Golden State Warriors (Thursday) and ing Center in Tarrytown (Westchester case event is Feb. 16 against the Brook- Portland Trailblazers next Saturday on County, N.Y.) on Monday, Rose said he lyn Nets at Madison Square Garden and the Western swing. (Bill Moore photo)

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