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GOOD NEWS YOU CAN USE! Our condolences to the family of Dr. Roscoe Brown, former president of Bronx Community College and one of the Tuskegee Airmen. Mr. Brown passed on Saturday at the age of 94. In 2007, Brown and five other airmen accepted the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of the Tuskegee Airmen. Brown was a commander of the 100th Fighter Squadron of the 332nd Fighter Group and is credited with being the first US pilot to shoot down an advanced German military jet. He earned numerous awards including the Distinguished Flying Cross. Congratulations to State Senator Adriano Espaillat, the winner of the democratic primary for the 13th congressional district. Mr. Espaillat shared his vision of bringing people together to build a better future for everyone in the district from the Bronx to Harlem. (see page 4)
Pat Stevenson Celebrating over 21 years
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Espaillat - Ready to Work for the 13th Congressional District S
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tate Sen. Adriano Espaillat won a historic Democratic congressional primary on, Tuesday, June 28th. Espaillat beat Rangel-backed state Assemblyman Keith Wright 36.7 to 33.1 and now is the Democratic Candidate for the heavily Democratic 13th Congressional District. When asked about his vision for Harlem, below is a statement from Mr. Espaillat: “There are many great leaders, elected or otherwise, doing amazing work throughout the 13th Congressional District. On Thursday, I stood with many of them, to make it clear that my vision is about bringing people together to build a better future for everyone in our district--from the Bronx to Harlem. We are in a time of great change, and it is paramount that the people who stuck it out through the bad times are able to remain in our communities during the good times. In order to make that a reality, we must tackle the worst effects of displacement head-
on. During my campaign, I proposed several strategies for taking on displacement that would make it possible for communities to protect residents from getting pushed out. In order to achieve this, we need to balance the scales between landlords and tenants. I propose giving tenants the right of first refusal any time a building owner seeks to sell the building. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) would assist the tenants in forming a cooperative and could provide support with HUDbacked loans to allow the tenants to buy the buildings. I also believe local residents--many of whom helped build their neighborhoods--should have a voice in new development projects. But this is one of several challenges we must make progress on. From Orlando to streets right here in our district, too many of our children are losing their futures because of weak gun laws. We must close the loopholes that al-
low people to get a hold of firearms without a background check. It is also reprehensible that gun-makers, who produce deadly weapons, are out of the reach of our laws and cannot be held accountable. The CDC must have the ability to study gun violence and present solutions. A ban on gun violence research is utterly indefensible and has left a hole in the data we need to offer comprehensive solutions. In addition, regardless of how much a parent makes, they should have access to affordable childcare they can trust. I propose an expansion of the child care tax credit for working and middle-class families. Working parents have seen their child care expenses soar exponentially with little or no support from Congress. We should finally ease this burden stretching far to many families in our district to the breaking point. By working together to tackle displacement, gun violence and child care costs, we can start to build
a brighter and more equitable future for the people of the 13th Congressional District. To accomplish these goals, we must stand united and fight side-by-side. The road ahead is littered
with obstacles presented by unscrupulous landlords, Republican’s who think our gun laws are good enough, and out-of-touch politicians who think our working families have their fair
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share. We will take on these forces both in our communities and in the halls of the Capitol, to create the future our children deserve.” - State Sen. Adriano Espaillat
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Share the Sunshine at Uptown Grand Central! t started back in 2013, when
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“A community plaza at 125th
Each weekday the plaza will be
the small business owners
& Park?!” Yes, they have heard that
filled with colorful tables and
along East 125th Street decid-
comment. But determined to make
chairs so you can stop and sit a
ed it was time for transformation:
the neighborhood a better place,
spell. Local small business own-
Princess Jenkins of The Brown-
they partnered with the NYC De-
ers will also curate lists of music
stone Boutique, Sylvia Caldwell
partment of Transportation’s Plaza
that reflect their business and home
of Harlem Berry Beauty Lounge,
Program, and with support from
cultures. The first featured playlist:
and Tenisha Sterling of Wild Ol-
elected leaders including Coun-
World grooves and woman power
ive Market. These local merchants
cilwoman Inez Dickens, Speaker
by Omo Sade African Skincare &
recruited their merchant neighbors
Melissa Mark-Viverito, and Com-
Cosmetics.
and, with brooms in hand, orga-
munity Board 11, transformed the
GOOD VIBES: Tuesdays, 4
nized their first street clean-up.
125th & Park intersection from a
p.m. Get grooving on Tuesdays!
Since that time, the growing
hotspot for drugs and trash into a
The plaza will host pop-up perfor-
membership of the New Harlem
space where community residents
mances featuring local musicians.
East Merchants Association has
can gather together.
Curated in part by neighborhood
made even greater things happen.
In recognition of the fact that
partners Harlem Arts Festival, the
This has included hiring formerly
the station is the only Metro-North
Caribbean Cultural Center and the
homeless men to help clean the
stop in Harlem, the plaza has now
Mama Foundation for the Arts, the
East 125th Street corridor each
earned the nickname “Uptown
series has already included Opus
weekday, hanging holiday lights
Grand Central.” Its Summer 2016
118 Harlem School of Music and
during the holidays, sponsoring
schedule begins the week after July
4/5/6 train drummers Fresh2Life.
street festivals for the neighbor-
4, and includes free fun and health
On deck for July 5: Harlem R&B
hood -- and, starting in summer
events for the whole family:
band Swann Conaway. FRESH
FOOD
BOX
&
2015, adopting the space under-
PLAYLIST AT THE PLA-
neath the Metro-North tracks at
ZA: Weekdays, 3-6 p.m. Amid
MORE: Wednesdays, 3-7 p.m.
125th Street & Park Avenue as a
the hustle and bustle, let Uptown
What’s for dinner? Drop by for a
community plaza.
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First Lady Michelle Obama: For Girls, A Heartbreaking Loss -- And an Opportunity
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alphina Feelee lives in Liberia,
ina and Rihab earlier this week when
these girls the chance to learn, they will
dormitories to allow girls from rural areas
where the average family gets
I traveled to Liberia and Morocco to
seize it. They’ll walk for miles each day
to attend school far from home.
by on less than two dollars
highlight our global girls’ education crisis
to school. They’ll study for hours every
Large scale efforts like these are crit-
a day, and many families simply can’t
-- the fact that right now, more than 62
night by candlelight, determined to learn
ically important, and will affect the lives
afford to educate their daughters. Teen
million girls worldwide are not in school.
as much as they possibly can.
of countless girls, but they’re simply not
pregnancy rates are high, and pregnant
This is such a heartbreaking loss, because
We know that when we give these
enough. Governments alone cannot solve
girls are often discouraged from attending
these girls are so bright and so hungry to
girls the chance to learn, they will seize it.
this problem -- not when we’re talking
school.
learn -- and like Ralphina and Rihab, they
We also know that educating girls
Sometimes it’s not even safe for girls
have such big dreams for themselves.
doesn’t just transform their life pros-
That’s why I ended my trip this week
to attend school in the first place, since
These girls are no less smart or deserving
pects -- it transforms the prospects of
in Spain delivering a speech to an audi-
their commutes to and from school can be
of an education than my own daughters
their families, communities, and nations
ence of young Spanish women. I wanted
dangerous, and they sometimes even face
-- or any of our sons and daughters. The
as well. Studies show that girls who are
to make a simple, but urgent point: Every
sexual harassment and assault at school.
only thing that separates them from our
educated earn higher salaries -- 10 to 20
single one of us in countries like Spain
children is geography and luck.
percent more for each additional year of
and the U.S. has the power -- and the
ing, cooks for her family, cares for her
Sometimes the issue is resources:
secondary school -- and sending more
obligation -- to step up as a champion for
younger siblings, and goes to work at a
their families simply can’t afford the
girls to school and into the workforce
these girls.
local market -- all before she even gets
school fees; or the nearest school is hours
can boost an entire country’s GDP. Ed-
I told these young women: If you
to school. But she still attends class each
away; or the school nearby doesn’t have
ucated girls also marry later, have lower
have access to social media, then you
day, working especially hard in science
adequate bathroom facilities for girls, so
rates of infant and maternal mortality,
have a platform to tell these 62 million
and math so she can fulfill her dream of
they’re forced to stay home during their
and are more likely to immunize their
girls’ stories and raise awareness about
becoming a nurse.
menstrual cycles, and they wind up fall-
children and less likely to contract ma-
the challenges they face. And that’s just
ing behind and dropping out.
laria and HIV.
as true for everyone at home in the U.S.
Ralphina wakes up early each morn-
Rihab Boutadghart lives in a remote part of Morocco near the Sahara Desert.
But often the root of the problem is
That’s why, last year, President
You can go to 62MillionGirls.com right
While Morocco has made huge strides in
really about attitudes and beliefs: fami-
Obama and I launched Let Girls Learn, an
now to find all the information you need
education, and nearly all girls there attend
lies and communities simply don’t think
initiative to help adolescent girls world-
to get started and to learn how you can
elementary school, girls in rural areas of-
girls are worthy of an education, and they
wide attend school. And this week, we
take action to support girls’ education ef-
ten live far from the nearest middle and
choose to marry them off as teenagers in-
were proud to announce major new ef-
forts across the globe.
high schools, so many of them drop out of
stead, often forcing them to start having
forts by the U.S. government to promote
school by the time they turn twelve. Right
children when they’re basically still chil-
girls’ education in Africa.
now, only 14 percent of girls in rural Mo-
dren themselves.
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rocco attend high school.
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about a number like 62 million.
Once you know these girls’ stories, I think you’ll find, as I have, that you
In Liberia we’ll be running girls’
simply can’t walk away from them.
The girls I met in Morocco and Li-
empowerment programs, working to end
After traveling the world as First Lady
But Rihab, who proudly describes
beria want to be doctors, teachers, entre-
gender violence in schools, and support-
and meeting so many girls like Ralph-
herself as a “feminist,” is determined to
preneurs, engineers. One of them wants
ing new, second-chance schools for girls
ina and Rihab, I carry their hopes and
finish her education. She dreams of be-
to run for office so she can fight for wom-
who were forced to drop out because of
their ambitions with me everywhere I
coming an entrepreneur and being the
en’s rights and combat climate change.
pregnancy or rape.
go, and I plan to continue my work on
CEO of a major company, and she recent-
Another hopes to open her own auto shop
In Morocco we’ll be working closely
their behalf not just for my final seven
ly appeared on Moroccan TV urging girls
to teach women about cars so they can be
with the Moroccan government to help
months as First Lady, but for the rest of
to work hard and follow their passions.
more independent.
transform high schools across the coun-
my life. I hope you will join me in this
try, and we’ll be supporting new school
mission.
I had the privilege of meeting Ralph-
But we know that when we give
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Home Buying In Harlem Be Prepared to Buy Now
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by Rev. Charles Butler
rospective first time home buyers must stay focused if you are planning to purchase a home within the next few months. It is important to continue your aggressive savings plan to achieve your goal. You must continue to explore ways to save additional money. This will mean perhaps forgoing that expensive vacation trip this summer and maybe just going away for a short weekend retreat. You may have to wear last summer’s wardrobe rather than purchasing some new stylish outfits to sport this year. These are some of the sacrifices you will have to make. Do you have the required personal discipline to remain focused on completing your goal of becoming a home-
owner? Besides living in New York City you have the opportunity to take advantage of the many free activities which are available throughout the summer. So you will be able to enjoy your summer while at the same time reducing your monthly spending. There are free movies and concerts in the parks, a host of food festivals, a number of different styles of dancing workshops, and various art exhibits in the museums that you can explore. For more information and to obtain a complete list of activities call 311. Although the home values in the Harlem community continued to increase these free activities are really makes New York City unique place to live.
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efore the housing market collapse of 2007, all renovation projects – no matter how expensive – seemed like winners. Today, home renovation is a whole new ballgame and why you should carefully research any potential fix-up project you’re planning for your home. For the past 14 years, Remodeling magazine’s annual Remodeling 2016 Cost vs. Value Report (http://www. remodeling.hw.net/cost-vsvalue/2016/) has tracked cost recoupment on renovation projects nationwide and by region, as local tastes are important. Based on trends from transactions tracked in 2015, several guidelines emerged: •Aim to cover your costs. Pre-housing crash, people were investing heavily in their homes and seeing returns greater than 100 percent on their spending. In 2016, the cost and return at resale for the projects listed in the report averaged 64.4 percent for a home sold within a year of the upgrades. Making a profit on a renovation isn’t guaranteed, so aim instead to tackle projects that will allow you to recover your costs at the highest possible level. •Smaller projects focusing on essentials can provide better returns. A decade ago, it was an upscale outdoor deck or a gourmet kitchen. These days, new doors, which can cost under $500 to replace and install, are one of the most popular projects. A high quality fiberglass entry door replacement can recoup an average 82.3 percent of costs; a garage door replacement can return over 90 percent.
•Upgrade rooms and spaces, but keep it modest. A minor kitchen remodel including upgraded cabinet fronts, new hardware and the addition of one or two energy-efficient appliances averaged a return of more than 83 percent of original cost compared to the 65 percent for the gut jobs. After assessing the national and regional averages, you’ll need to evaluate your personal situation, local home market and the type of homes that are selling in your neighborhood. Let’s start with the questions you need to ask yourself: •What kinds of improvements make sense for my neighborhood? Generally, exterior renovations that complement nearby homes have greater value, so consider how your new exterior might fit in with other houses on the street. As far as interior renovations, keep your spending in line with your future sale price. For example, a $100,000 kitchen in a home that might not sell for more than $300,000 would probably be a wasted investment – but a kitchen update worth $10,000 or less might help your house move quicker once it’s listed for sale. •How long will I stay post-renovation? Remember, the latest Remodeling magazine numbers cover only one year of cost recovery on projects. People renovate for a variety of needs, either to make the home more livable or to make it more salable. The longer you stay, the more you’ll get out of the investment – but if you have to sell soon, think carefully about what you’ll need to spend to attract a buyer.
•Will this send my property taxes through the roof? Renovation projects that create larger homes can risk higher property taxes. You should think through potential property tax impact not only for yourself but also for your future buyer. Consider checking with your local residential taxing body to determine “before and after” property tax rates for renovated properties in your vicinity. Sometimes this information might be available on their websites. If you know a real estate broker with significant knowledge of your immediate neighborhood, you might consider speaking with them about this issue. Consider consulting experts to help you answer the basic questions you’ll have as you make this decision. Start with trusted financial professionals who can offer a second opinion on what you’re planning to do, how much you want to spend, and what particular tax issues may arise when it’s time to sell. If you need to borrow to renovate, that means it’s time to make sure your credit reports (https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action) are accurate and you are pre-qualified or pre-approved for your loan based on what is required. In short, do your homework before you renovate your home. Bottom line: In 2016, home renovation is far from a home run. Know how long you’re planning to stay in the home before you start and make sure the project you choose makes sense for your local marketplace or you won’t get your money back.
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Eugenia C. Foxworth NYS Licensed Realtor CIPS, NYRS, MWBE Certified NAR, REBNY, MANAR
But do not lose your focus on becoming a homeowner. You must have an adequate amount of money saved for the down payment and closing costs. If you plan to make a down payment of 3-5% of the purchase price it can range somewhere between $15,000-20,000. Yes, for most low to moderate income families this is a lot of money and will appear to be an impossible task, but if you remain focused on achieving your dream of homeownership you can make it happen. If you are interested in attending the workshop or have questions regarding the home buying process contact Rev. Charles Butler at (212) 281 4887 ext. 231or email at cbutler@hcci.org.
Choosing the Right Project for Your Home Renovations By Nathaniel Sillin
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July 8 9:30am Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (515 Lenox Avenue.) Afro-Latino Festival NYC 2016 Day 1. Join the Schomburg Center and the Afr@Latino Project in an enriching daylong event kicking off the 2016 Afro-Latino Festival, highlighted by the Afrolatin@Crowd Wikipedia Edit-a-thon and curated panels that include: Transnational Migration, Immigration, and Human Rights; What does a BlackLatinx Feminism Look Like? Afrolatin@s, ¡Presente!; Afro-Colombian Participation in the Colombia Peace Process; and #BlackLivesMatter Beyond Borders: Race, Space & Consciousness in the International Decade of Afrodescendants. A keynote luncheon, awards presentation, an exclusive screening screening of Nana Dijo a cocktail reception, and musical performances will follow. A Q&A with the director, followed by a cocktail reception & musical performances will follow.
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Jul 8 8:30pm Jazzmobile at Marcus Garvey Park (122nd and Fifth Avenue.) In honor of Sarah Vaughan and the re-
cently issued postage stamp in her honor, Ghanniyya Green and Friends will fill the Amphitheater with the Sarah Vaughan Song Book! Jul 8 – Jul 31 The Classical Theatre of Harlem Presents Macbeth at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater at Marcus Garvey Park (enter the park at 124th Street & Fifth Avenue, and walk south to the venue). Performances are Tuesdays through Sundays, 8:00pm, (Fridays at 8:30pm), Pre-Curtain Performances at 7pm include: Friday, July 8 – Jazzmobile, Wednesday, July13 – Chamber Music Center of NYC, Thursday, July 14 – Young People’s Chorus, Friday, July 15 – Jazzmobile, Saturday, July 30 – CTH’s Project Classics Shakespeare Intensive Presentation. http://www.cthnyc. org/macbeth/ Jul 9 7:30pm and 10pm Soul Understated featuring Mavis SWAN Poole at Ginny’s Supper Club (310 Lenox Avenue.) For dinner reservations please call 212 421 3821. Dinner service is required for reserved seating. Ginny’s seating is communal, which means that you may have
other guests at your table. Jul 10 2pm NYSoM Independence DAY Cookout in Harlem. A patriotic event feauturing american history activities make your firecracker hat hamburgers & hot dogs patriotic storytime and more this program is free admission and open to the public! All are welcome! sunday July 10 from 2pm-4pm rain date: Sunday June 17 2-4pm @ la casita garden @ 223 East 119th Street btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave July 10 3:30pm JazzMobile at Riverbank State Park, West 145th Street and Riverside Drive. Latin Jazz Master Ray Mantilla and his group bring their hot rhythmic sounds to the park for a Sunday Afternoon of Jazz! July 13, 7pm Jaxxmobile at General Grant National Memorial, West 122nd Street and Riverside Drive. Vibraphonist Jay Hoggard’s music has touched the hearts and souls of listeners around the world for forty years. Jul 14 6:30pm The Black Iris Project: Madiba. Founded
in 2016 by choreographer Jeremy McQueen, The Black Iris Project is a ballet collaborative and education vehicle which creates new, relevant classical ballet works that celebrate diversity and black history. Based in New York City, the project hosts a team of predominantly minority artists who deliver cross-discipline, original works. Championing individuality, the collaborative highlights the black community’s incentive to encourage and inspire youth of color to pursue art, movement and music as an expressive outlet and a means for collective healing. July 15, 7pm Jazzmobile at Marcus Garvey Park,West 122nd St. Mount Morris Park West. T.S. Monk - the son of the Jazz legend, Thelonius Monk, Jr, is a talented drummer, bandleader, composer, and vocalist. he was drawn to the drums before the age of ten. His destiny was sealed when Max Roach, with whom he studied, gave him his first drum set. Jul 16 7:30pm and 10pm Michael Mwenso & the Shakes at Ginny’s Sup-
per Club (301 Lenox Avenue.) For dinner reservations please call 212 421 3821. Dinner service is required for reserved seating. Ginny’s seating is communal, which means that you may have other guests at your table. Jul 23 7:30pm and 10pm Marquis Hill Blacktet at Ginny’s Supper Club (301 Lenox Avenue.) For dinner reservations please call 212 421 3821. Dinner service is required for reserved seating. Ginny’s seating is communal, which means that you may have other guests at your table. Jul 25 6pm Can’t MIST This Open Mic. Hosted by Scottt Raven of Mayhem Poets, the Can’t MIST This Open Mic features some of the best talent in the community and beyond. We welcome poets, singers, musicians, comedians, any and all acts are welcome to come out and express themselves. We also have raffles to giveaway prizes and at the end of the night, and we tally up a vote for one person to be the featured performer for the next month! If you’d like to get on the open mic
list in advance, please contact scotttraven@ gmail.com. Jul 29 7pm Uptown Fridays! Come celebrate the sights and sounds of summer at Uptown Fridays! at The Studio Museum in Harlem! This summer series transforms our courtyard and galleries into a vibrant social hub. Dance to the sounds of Libation’s DJ Ian Friday with Manchildblack, and enjoy signature cocktails and drink specials. Guests are also invited to join free guided tours of our current exhibitions and browse our Museum Store’s incredible selection of books, jewelry, t-shirts and gifts. Bring a friend or come solo and make a few during a festive evening of art and culture! Uptown Fridays! is free with Museum admission, which is a suggested donation of $7 for adults and $3 for students and seniors. Members receive free admission to all Uptown Fridays! Aug 4 8pm Aaron Neville 75th Birthday Concert Celebrating 50th Anniversary of Tell It Like It Is World Famous Apollo Theater (253 West 125th Street) (212) 5315305
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ENTERTAINMENT
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LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents Celebrating Historic 45 Years of Latin Fusion Apollo Sound! ROBERTO ROENA
L
ehman Center for the Performing Arts
The group has recorded over 20 albums, producing
Combo, he started performing with Apollo Sound
lo Sound in 1985 as part of a trio of singers on Afuera
following year, he recorded the hits “Chacaboom”,
presents an exclusive one night only con-
hits like “Traición”, “Que Se Sepa”, “Herencia
in 1972 and recorded the albums Roberto Roena Y
YContento which included the swinging “AVer”.
“Deuda” and “Todo el Mundo”. Between 1971
cert celebrating ROBERTO ROENA’s
Rumbero” and the Bobby Capó classic “Soñando
Su Apollo Sound 4 (‘72), Apollo Sound 5 (‘73) and
JOSÉ “PAPO” SÁNCHEZ was born in
and 1977, he recorded with Kako, Ray Baretto and
historic 45 years of Latin Fusion Apollo Sound that
con Puerto Rico”. In 1982, Roena participated in
Apollo Sound 6 (‘74). He left the group for a few
Hatillo, Puerto Rico and joinedApollo Sound in 1976
Eddie Palmieri. Santos joinedApollo Sound in 1978
will also feature his original singers Tito Cruz, Sam-
El Gran Combo’s reunion recording El Combo Del
years, returning in 1977 to sing as co-lead with Papo
as co-lead vocalist on Lucky 7, and sang one of the
to record three albums which included hits such as “El
my Gonzalez, Papo Sánchez and Carlos Santos
Ayer and again in 1983 on Aquel Gran Encuentro. In
Sánchez on Apollo Sound 9 and El Progreso (’78),
group’s greatest hits, “Mi Desengaño”. He also sang
Progreso”, “Vamos Háblame Ahora” and “Trago
on Saturday, Augusr 6, 2016 at 8pm. Produced by
1970, Roena joined Cameroonian saxophonist Manu
sharing lead vocals with Carlos Santos, on songs
on La 8va. Maraville (‘77) which included the songs
Amargo”.
Lehman Center and Leo Tizol.
Dibango, a massive step for salsa fusion music. He
like “Lamento de Concepción”. Cruz performed
“Para Ser Rumbero” and “Amistad Barata”, and
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts
has been a member of the Fania All Stars since the
and recorded with Apollo Sound until 1985 and sang
as co-lead singer with Tito Cruz on Roberto RoenaY
is supported, in part, with public funds from the
is on the campus of Lehman College/CUNY at 250
early 1970s, has appeared in three of their films, and
on many of their popular songs including “Con los
Su Apollo Sound 9, which was also released in 1977.
New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in
Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, NY 10468.
continues to record with them, including one of his
Pobres Estoy”, “Regaño al Corazón” and “Nadie
And Sanchez sang “Marejada Feliz”, another of the
partnership with the New York City Council. The
Tickets for ROBERTO ROENA on Saturday, Au-
signature songs “Coro Miyare”. Roberto Roena
Sabe”.
group’s big hits. After leaving the band in 1978, he
2015-2016 season is made possible by the New York
gust 6, 2016 at 8pm are $65, $55, and $50, and can be
was honored by the Puerto Rican Senate in San
SAMMY GONZALEZ was born in San-
returned as co-lead vocalist on 1987’s Regreso which
State Council on theArts with the support of Governor
purchased by calling the Lehman Center box office at
Juan, Puerto Rico on June 17, 2016, forhis 60-year
turce, Puerto Rico and started singing at age 14. He has
featured the magnificent “Reflexiones Mías”. Papo
Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature,
718-960-8833 (Monday through Friday, 10am–5pm,
career as a salsa musician.
performed with Combo Moderno, Chacón y los
Sánchez was the sole lead singer on Apollo Sound’s
and through corporations, foundations and private
1990 release New Decade.
donations.
and beginning at 12 noon on the day of the concert), or
trombone and saxophone with a bongo, conga, tim-
TITO CRUZ was born in Ponce and grew
Batiritmicos, Tommy Olivencia and Bobby Val-
through online access at www.LehmanCenter.org.
bales, bass and piano rhythm section and lead and
up in Arecibo, Puerto Rico where he played drums
entin. He joined Apollo Sound in 1973 and sang on
CARLOS SANTOS grew up in Cataño,
Lehman Center is accessible by #4 or D train to Bed-
chorus vocals. A third trumpet was added in the mid-
as a boy. His career as a singer began when he joined
Roberto Roena YSuApollo Sound 5, Apollo Sound
Puerto Rico and moved to New York City as a young
ford Park Blvd. and is off the Saw Mill River Parkway
70s. Apollo Sound’s first album produced hits like
the Roberto Soler Orchestra at age 13. Moving to
6 (‘74), Lucky 7 (‘76) and La 8va. Maraville (‘77).
man where he joined the orchestra of Louie Ray in
and the Major Deegan Expressway. Low-cost on-site
“Tú Loco Loco”, “El Escapulario” and “El Sordo”.
New Jersey in 1978 to sing with the group Swing
Leaving the band in 1978, Gonzalez returned toApol-
1968. Discovered by producer Joey Pastrana the
parking available for $5. ROBERTO ROENA, master Latin percussionist, was born in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico and showed talent as a mambo and cha-cha dancer at an early age. After his family moved to Santurce when Roberto was nine, he started winning dance contests which lead to a contract for weekly performances on the TV show La Taberna India. Spotted on the show by percussionist Rafael Cortijo, the then 16 year-old Roena was recruited to join Cortijo y Su Combo, where Cortijo taught him to play the bongos and to dance and play the cowbell at the same time. He performed with the orchestra for six years until the combo’s singer, Ismael Rivera left in 1962. In May, 1962 Roena, along with six other band members, formed a Itheir, which quickly became a new sensation in Latin Music. During this time he also appeared on Kako’s 1963 classic Latin jam recording Puerto Rican AllStars featuring Kako and 1967’s Los Mejores Musicos de Puerto Rico, directed and arranged by Ray Santos. While still part of El Gran Combo, Roena formed his own salsa orchestra, Los Megatones, in 1967 with musicians from the two combos he had played with and from the ensemble of Tito Puente, utilizing world-renown arrangers and composers including Mario Ortiz, Bobby Valentine and Papo Lucca. Camilo Azuquita provided the lead vocals and Andy Montañez and Pellín Rodríguez sang chorus. Devoting himself full time to his orchestra in 1969, he renamed it Apollo Sound in honor of the moon rocket launch, and introduced a “new” sound to salsa music that introduced elements of rock, go-go and bossa nova, featuring a line up of two trumpets,
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new group, La Gran Combo, led by pianist Rafael
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ART & CULTURE
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Harlem Fine Arts Show returns to Martha’s Vineyard, August 11 – 14
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he Harlem Fine Arts Show (HFAS) will return to the Harbour View Hotel in Martha’s Vineyard August 1114, for its highly anticipated 2016 exhibition and sale. The four-day traveling show of contemporary paintings, sculpture and photography—the largest of its kind featuring art from the African Diaspora—first debuted at Martha’s Vineyard in 2012. The exhibition is open to collectors, art enthusiasts, educators, and professionals.
This will be the third stop of the show’s fivecity tour. On Saturday, August 13, HFAS will host a special brunch, lecture and book signing in recognition of iconic freedom fighter, Harriet R. Tubman, who is set to become the first African American to appear on U.S. currency. Special guests for the luncheon are Karen Hill, president/CEO of the Tubman Home in Auburn, N.Y. and award-winning author, Kate Larsen, PhD, whose book, “Bound for the Prom-
Miss Mamie's
ised Land: Harriet Tubman, Portrait of an American Hero,” is the definitive Tubman biography. “We, at the Harlem Fine Arts Show, were incredibly moved to learn that Ms. Tubman would forever be immortalized on our currency, and we wanted to celebrate this historic moment,” said Dion Clarke, founder of the Harlem Fine Art Show. “A portion of the proceeds from the luncheon will benefit the Tubman Home, and we are very excited to be one of the first organi-
zations to support Tubman Home in this way.” As always, the show will feature some of the most prolific and sought-after artists of color in the world. Confirmed participants include: Gabrielle BakerArt;Art on the Avenue; True African Art.Com; E&S Gallery;Nkosi Distinctive Imported Crafts, LLC; Samuel Augustin; Andrew Nichols; Ted Ellis; Michael Escoffery; Bill Hodges Gallery; Black Art in America; and PeaceQuilts. Harlem Fine Arts
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At Rainbow Push Coalition 45th Annual Convention
ormer Secretary of State Hillary Clinton came to Chicago on her Midwest Campaign jaunt to address the Women’s International Luncheon at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition 45th Annual Convention. After the luncheon, the “Chicago Defender” sat down, up close and personal, with the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee to get greater insight into her vision for a better America. “I have an old-fashioned belief that if you run for president, you should tell people what you’re going to do,” Clinton said as she revved up. “Listen, the next president of the United States can have the opportunity to select one, two, three Supreme Court justices…and we don’t want that president to be Donald Trump.” Back stage, Clinton said that she has a personal commitment to working with the Black Press and all local press. However, she has noticed in particular the assumption of some in various parts of the country where she has traveled that it is assumed that the Black Press will show up. “And that’s not always the case, so we want to make sure that we make the effort to reach out, and not only during the campaign, but even in the White House,” Clinton said. “I see the Black Press playing an active role in getting our message out directly to its readers, par-
Hillary Clinton speaks candidly with Kai EL’Zabar, the executive editor of the Chicago Defender. (Worsom Robinson/Chicago Defender)
ticipating in the various activities such as today’s luncheon, and making sure that it has access as well as being included in the advertising buy.” Hillary Clinton has made it clear that she will continue the initiatives that President Barack Obama implemented and work to enhance affordable health care. She credits the president with saving America from another national economic disaster, having inherited the worst financial crisis in American history since the Great Depression. And he’s done so much more than he is given credit for, she said, and she plans to continue support of those efforts. When asked about the Black, Latino, and LGBTQ communities, Hillary Clinton said she has plans to address the issues that disproportion-
ately affect each of those underserved communities, and you can actually go to her website and read for yourself exactly what her vision is. She provided additional insight, adding that, “we need more good jobs with rising incomes, because we’re just not seeing enough of them. There aren’t enough employment opportunities in Chicago’s underserved communities.” It’s clear that Clinton recognizes the disparities that plague the marginalized. “We need to make sure that there are some big, bold programs like infrastructure, like clean, renewable energy, like advanced manufacturing, that are within the reach of those people who need those jobs and [that should] have the chance to compete for them,” she proposed, noting that
over the last 10 to 15 years Americans have seen a lot of the jobs in the country that are not within reach of those who live in the most distressed urban or rural areas. Hillary Clinton said she wants to make jobs available first. Second, she wants make high quality education more accessible. She was adamant about the need for the United States to do better at preparing our youngest children to go to school and supporting them throughout their academic careers. “There are a lot of ways we can do that. I am committed to working with communities, churches and educational systems to try to figure out how,” she said. “But parents and grandparents have to be supported in doing the most important job of raising the next generation of
By Kai EL’Zabar (Executive Editor, Chicago Defender)
children, and we need to do all that we can to see to it that we do that.” Clinton spoke about her vision to restore, “schools that people believe in, that they are passionate about, and we have that in a lot of places and I know that you don’t have that in Chicago.” Clinton continued: “We need diversionary programs so that we’re not suspending and expelling five-, six-, seven and eight-year-old kids, who are acting out. We have a terrible disciplinary divide where kids, who are either having problems or are just acting like normal kids, are being suspended if they’re African-American or Latino and White kids doing the same thing aren’t. That starts the whole cradle to prison pipeline.” In her effort to end the cradle-to-prison pipeline, Clinton envisions doing more to intervene in helping young children be successful, including after school support intervention programs. “We just need a big wrap around, ‘It takes a village to raise a child’ attitude about how we’re going to help our kids,” the former Secretary of State said. For the older youth, Clinton said that she recognizes that oftentimes teenagers don’t have opportunities to direct their energy in positive directions and how easy it is for them to be misdirected, often leading to gang affiliation or some other form
of violence or destructive behavior. Clinton said that, “The policing issue is an essential, necessary step to be resolved, and then we have to figure out what more can we do to keep people safe.” She also pointed out that she promised the parents who have lost their children to gun violence that, she would do everything she can to change the gun laws. If she becomes the first female president of the United States, she will break the highest glass ceiling in the world and with that in mind, she would also bring a cognizant reality of setting a precedent for women in the workplace. “We also have to raise the minimum wage.” she added. “Right now, twothirds of minimum-wage workers are women. And that’s a poverty wage. And I have met women working two and three minimum-wage jobs just to keep their heads above water, to keep their house and to keep their kids in day care, take whatever it may be.” Clinton said that she also wants to help more minorities and women start their own businesses. “I want to see how we can help improve the process, to get faster credit, helping them to get the support they need, to understand to write a business plan…how to deal with the stress of being a business owner.”
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Former Mayor David Dinkins Receives the Thurgood Marshall Lifetime Leadership Award
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he following were Mayor Dinkins acceptance remarks after he received the Thurgood Marshall Lifetime Leadership Award at NTAC’s Ninth Annual Gala: “Thank you, Reverend Kinard and everyone here tonight. I am pleased to receive The Thurgood Marshall Lifetime Leadership Award from the Neighborhood Technical Assistance Clinic. I am honored to be here with you tonight and humbled by this award, named for one of my heroes. As we celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month, we recognize and salute NTAC for celebrating leaders of Caribbean descent and the work they do both throughout New
York City, and in their home countries. I congratulate Sandra Chapman, our Caribbean Woman of the Year, and Angel & Marcia Melendez, our Caribbean Business Leaders of the Year - all of whom have dedicated their careers and passions to the borough of Brooklyn. I also extend congratulations to Councilman Miller as Outstanding Public Servant of the Year and Ms. Jackie Lewis on receiving the Dr. Mary Seacole Lifetime Achievement Award, and recognize all of the faith-based non-profit organizational leaders here with us this evening. Lastly, I salute NTAC’s Reverend Dr. Durrah and its Board of Directors: Rev Sylvia Kinard, Rev. Dr. Kanyere Eaton, and
Ms. Gayle Gilbert. As the only minority-run, non-profit technical assistance provider in NYC that serves immigrants, Africans, and the Caribbean communities, NTAC has helped make our city a better place to live and work by providing vital capacity-building services to many local advocacy groups for nearly 20 years. As a result, this group has assisted countless organizations and hard-working individuals in all facets of nonprofit development. I have tremendous respect for the importance and passion required to do this work. As Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. reminded us, the true measure of achievement is how many others we lift up
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along with us, the Neighborhood Technical Assistance Clinic works to meet that measure every day. That NTAC would bestow this Award on me is indeed a great
honor. I am proud and grateful that you view my meager efforts worthy of such recognition. But people who know me know that I attribute most of my accomplishments to the
wonderful staff and advisors that I was blessed to work with throughout my years of service. God Bless You, and Keep the Faith.”
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HEALTH
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Probiotics: Common Myths and Shocking Truths
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ith all the attention paid to health and wellness these days, it’s no wonder that probiotics are such a hot topic. Probiotics support digestive health and strong immunity (70 percent of our immune system is located in the digestive tract); however, there are a lot of myths surrounding them. With the global probiotic market expected to climb to $36.7 billion in 2018, according to BCC Research, consumers should get the truth about how to reap probiotic benefits before shelling out their money. Here are a few myths and facts to consider from probiotic experts at Ganeden, a leading manufacturer of probiotic ingredients: Myth: If a yogurt product has the Live & Active
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Cultures seal on the label, it is “probiotic.” Fact: The seal indicates that at the time of manufacture, a refrigerated yogurt contained at least 100 million cultures of Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophiles per gram, and that a frozen yogurt contained at least 10
million cultures per gram at the time of manufacture. This sounds pretty impressive, but depending on storage conditions, cultures used, and other manufacturing processes, there may be only a small fraction of the cells left by the time the product reaches your spoon, due to their naturally short
lifespan. The good news is there are products that contain far more robust cultures. For example, GanedenBC30 (Bacillus coagulans GBI30, 6086), a strain of probiotic bacteria, survives at rates of nearly 100 percent, and can be found in a variety of food and beverage products. Be sure to check the ingredient listing or look for its circular logo on packaging. Myth: Fermented foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, miso and natto are good sources of probiotics. Fact: It depends. While many of these foods do use naturally occurring live cultures to begin fermentation, the pasteurization process will kill almost all living bacteria, even the good guys!
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If the fermented product is raw, meaning it was never pasteurized, it will contain bacteria, but it won’t necessarily be probiotic. The organisms used to produce the fermented food have not always been studied -- so whether they provide a health benefit to the consumer is unknown. For benefits to your digestive health and immune system, seek out foods and beverages with added probiotic strains that have research showing their benefits, like GanedenBC30. Myth: Added probiotic strains can’t survive in foods and beverages outside of the refrigerated dairy case. Fact: Some strains can, such as GanedenBC30. Its stability is due to a unique protective spore that gives
How to Stay Safe During Outdoor Summer Activities
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itting the road for an outdoor adventure or just headed to a local park or pool? Get prepared. Before summer fun, comes summer safety. These tips can help ensure you have the tools you need to enjoy your summer days safely. Be Prepared Whenever you hit the road for an outdoor adventure in warm temperatures, it’s important to be prepared for whatever might come your way. For example, keep certain safety items in your car all the time, such as a first aid kit and rain gear. It’s also a good idea to bring along more water than you think you need. You may be relying on
your device to listen to music, take photos, use GPS, check the weather and of course to text and make calls, so always carry extra backup batteries to stay charged. Charge external batteries before leaving the house so they are ready to go if you need them. Keep an Eye on the Weather Whether you’re going for a swim, having a picnic or heading into the wilderness for a long hike, the weather can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Luckily, these days, it’s easier than ever to know what’s in store for you. No more checking the weather report in the morning and hoping for the best. New tools can
provide trusted weather data while you are out and about. Before your next journey, consider downloading an app that can get you the most upto-date local weather forecasts wherever you go, such as AccuWeather (the app is available free on iOS and Android and additional smartphones, plus AccuWeather.com mobile and desktop sites). Recognized for its superior accuracy leadership in a new global report from ForecastWatch, Accuweather’s app features include the unique AccuWeather MinuteCast, which provides patented minute-by-minute precipitation forecasts for the next two hours that are hyper-localized to each user’s exact street address
or GPS location. Animated weather radar and maps, severe weather alert warnings and extended forecasts including AccuWeather’s exclusive Day by Day 90-Day Forecast can help you plan activities, road trips, and more. And its unique RealFeel Temperature feature analyzes the local temperature to let you know how it actually feels outside to help you plan what clothes to pack! With UV and Allergy Forecasts, the AccuWeather apps can help you be completely prepared for all possibilities on your outings. Protect Yourself Hopefully your plans coincide with a beautiful sunny day. Remember to wear sunglasses that offer UV
the probiotic an ability to survive harsh manufacturing processes, product shelf life and, finally, the journey through the digestive system. These special characteristics allow it to be included in foods like oatmeal, muffins, coffee, orange juice and even pizza -- providing probiotic options that fit every lifestyle and preference. To learn more about probiotics and their benefits, including digestive and immune support, along with enhanced protein utilization, and for a list of more than 500 probiotic product options, visit GanedenBC30.com. When seeking out good sources of probiotics to include in your diet, remember to do research beyond the label.
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protection. Both adults and kids should be protected from harmful rays. And, of course, reapply sunscreen as often as the bottle suggests. If you’re headed out somewhere near water, make sure everyone knows how to swim and that kids are under supervision. For
natural bodies of water, check signage for conditions for hazards like riptides and local wildlife. On boats, lifejackets are a must! This summer, a little preparation and real-time knowledge at your fingertips can help you head out the door with confidence.
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Tips on Keeping Your Baby Safe in the Sun
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into baby’s eyes.” He also warns not to apply sunscreen on eyelids -- shield baby’s eyes with a broad-brimmed hat. Make it Routine UV rays can do damage even in cloudy weather. So don’t become complacent when it seems like the sun is hiding. Take the same precautions every day -- even in cool weather. Keep sunscreen on hand for regular application and remember to pay attention to your baby’s skin. Burns can happen quickly. Remember to consult your pediatrician about your baby’s sun care routine. The summer can be a particularly challenging time of year to protect a baby’s skin, but establishing good habits now can help set your baby up for a lifetime of healthy skin.
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un safety is important for people of all ages, but it’s even more critical to protect babies’ skin, which is far more sensitive than that of older children and adults. “Prioritize a healthy and safe summer sun care routine for babies,” encourages Dr. Richard C. Kirkpatrick of the Brevard Skin and Cancer Center. “Burns are painful and dangerous, but they are also preventable.” This summer and beyond, consider the following baby sun care tips. Avoid the Sun The FDA recommends not using any sunscreen products on infants under six months of age, so keep newborns out of the sun as much as possible. Umbrellas, hats, wraparound sunglasses and protective clothing can help you avoid sun exposure. Limit sun time for babies over six months of age, too. Remember, the hours between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. are when ultraviolet rays are most intense. Baby Sunscreen For babies six months or older, use sunscreen liberally. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more. Reapply as necessary after spending time in water, and every two hours. Because babies’ skin is so sensitive, many pediatricians will recommend seeking out sun care prod-
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3 Ways Women Can Improve Their Odds for a More Secure Retirement
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he many differences between men and women are evident even when it comes to retirement. Women, with longer life expectancies and lower average salaries, are much more concerned than men about whether they will be able to save enough money to have the kind of retirement they want, studies show. But those concerns are not necessarily a bad thing, says investment advisory representative Joshua Mellberg, founder of J.D. Mellberg Financial (www.jdmell-
bergfinancial.com). “If they are concerned, it may inspire them to more carefully study their options for saving and understand what they need to do so they can have a stable and rewarding retirement,” Mellberg says. “Anyone who doesn’t have concerns may just not be paying attention. But women shouldn’t let their worries overwhelm them so much that they don’t take action.” His recommendations for women planning for retirement include: • Understand Social Security options. Gen-
erally speaking, single women are better off if they can delay filing for Social Security until they are 70, when they receive a larger monthly check than they would get at their full retirement age, which is about 66 or 67 for most people these days. Filing before your full retirement age results in a reduced benefit. But if you’re married, additional factors come into play and decisions about when to file for Social Security should be handled jointly with a spouse to get the maximum benefit.
• Educate yourself. Traditionally, many women left the finances up to the husband, but that dynamic clearly doesn’t work, Mellberg says. Women need to make sure they are involved in discussions about retirement planning and educate themselves about their investments. Both spouses should participate in discussions with a financial planner because both will benefit from or be harmed by any decisions that come out of those discussions. • Start saving early. Clearly, it’s too late for those about to retire, but
younger women need to understand they can’t afford to wait. A study by the National Women’s Law Center showed that, because of the gender wage gap, women on average would need to work 11 more years than men to earn the same amount of money over a working career. That would mean 11 more years of saving as well. That’s why it’s even more imperative for women than for men to start saving for retirement as early as possible. “Anyone with concerns about retirement should sit down with a financial planner to review
your finances and look at options,” Mellberg says. “Having a good plan in place can go a long way in reducing any stress you feel about the future.” About Joshua Mellberg Joshua Mellberg, president and founder of J.D. Mellberg Financial (www.jdmellbergfinancial.com), is an Investment Advisory Representative and licensed insurance agent. He is a sought-after speaker on retirement income planning strategies and has been featured on CNBC, PBS and Yahoo! Finance
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WN: Oprah Winfrey Network finishes out 2Q 2016 with year over year growth in prime, up +11% in W2554 (0.31 rating) and up +6% in total viewers (464,000) vs. 2Q 2015. Additionally, OWN recorded its most-watched week in network history (6/20/16-6/26/16) with an average of 799,000 total viewers in prime, bolstered by the twonight premiere of new original drama series “Greenleaf” and the season premiere of popular Tyler Perry drama “The Haves and the Have Nots;” both shows were the week’s top two scripted tele-
casts on ad-supported cable among W25-54. “Greenleaf” debuted to record ratings on 6/21/16 with over 3 million viewers, becoming the #1 series debut in OWN history. In L+3, “Greenleaf” reached over 5.5 million unique viewers over its twonight premiere (6/21/16 and 6/22/16). Additional 2Q 2016 Stats: • OWN was Tuesday night’s #1 network on all of TV among African-American women and total viewers. • Popular drama series “If Loving You is Wrong” from Tyler Perry ranked as
Tuesday night’s #1 original cable series among women and Tuesday night’s #1 original series on all of TV among African-American women and total viewers. • OWN was Friday night’s #1 cable network among African-American women. • Comedy series “For Better or Worse” from Tyler Perry ranked as Friday night’s #1 original cable series among African-American women. • OWN was Saturday night’s #3 cable network among African-American wom-
en. • “For Peete’s Sake” and “Livin’ Lozada” were Saturday night’s top two original cable series among African-American women. Source: The Nielsen Company
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How Families and Teachers are Prepping for School this Summer (Statepoint)
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t may be summertime, but parents and edu-
cators alike are beginning to look ahead towards the 2016-2017 school year. Here are three ways they are getting prepared. Check-Up The school year brings with it a lot of contact with a lot of kids. An annual physical, scheduled before the school year begins is an excellent way to make sure children are up-to-date with vaccinations and in good general health. Parents of young athletes may want to speak to their pedia-
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trician about injury prevention and other related concerns. This is also an ideal time to schedule an appointment with an op-
tometrist if kids are complaining of any near or farsightedness. Whether it’s the blackboard, a book or a projected image in the classroom,
wearing needed glasses on day one will make the transition to a new school year much smoother. New Tech Tools New technology has the power to create strong engagement in learning this fall and beyond. Educators are busy securing tools that aid students in learning key skills needed for their futures, while benefitting the school. For example, Casio’s portfolio of LampFree classroom projectors combine a laser and LED light source to provide a unique, high-brightness, mercury-free tool that
uses half the power per unit than its traditional lamp-based counterparts. A 20,000-hour lifespan, the equivalent of approximately 18 years of school use, means that schools can save nearly $2,500 when compared to traditional mercury lamp projectors. Reading Season Whether poolside or on a road trip, all those hours of free time make summer the ideal season to squeeze in recreational reading -- even in the late days leading up to the new school year. While summer reading should
definitely be fun, ideally it will also supplement the curriculum ahead. Whether choosing books early or late in the summer, check out age-appropriate summer reading lists published by your school and library that can keep kids entertained, and help them get a leg up on classroom learning. Parents, students and schools alike are using the summer wisely to get prepped for a productive school year ahead.
Teaching Kids to Accept Others
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hile racism and bigotry continue to exist in this country, experts say that social change is not impossible. “Just follow the news and you’ll find ugly instances of racism occurring every day,” says Stephen L. Kanne, author of the new historical novel, “The Lynching Waltz.” “But it’s never too early or too late to promote long-term change through actions and words.” Kanne, inspired by the way Harriet Beecher Stowe’s “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” fueled the anti-slavery cause in the 19th century, hopes his new novel can help 18
abolish racism in the 21st. Based on a personal childhood incident, “The Lynching Waltz” recounts the story of a town that defies a visiting stranger’s attempts to exclude black children from participating in a beloved rite of passage -- a ballroom dance class called Fortnightly. Kanne deeply affected by the 1947 incident in his hometown of Glencoe, Illinois, says that books that bring to life the cruel realities of history can help make it clear to modern readers why these events should not be repeated today, and that tales of triumph over racism can be inspiring.
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ing why the lesson of acceptance is still important so many years later
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and how to pursue this topic with young people. He offers the following suggestions to families. • Encourage children to have varied friendships. • Make history come alive with historical fiction. Visit museums, watch historical films and read historical books. • Become familiar with and discuss current events together. • Teach early on that different backgrounds and beliefs must not lead to hatred. “By addressing these issues head-on with our youngest citizens, we can strive to end racial intolerance in this country,” says Kanne.
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WHAT BLACK PARENTS MUST DO THIS SUMMER BY: DR. JAWANZA KUNJUFU
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here is a threeyear gap between Black and White students. Many people love to believe it’s due to income, fatherlessness, educational attainment of the parent and lack of parental involvement. I believe a major reason for the gap is we continue to close schools for the summer as if we are an agrarian economy. Very few Black youth will be farming this summer. If you multiply three months by 12 years you will see the three-year gap. There is nothing wrong with Black youth if their
schools remained open during the summer and/or their parents kept them academically engaged. Middle-income parents who value education enroll their children in some type of academic experience during the summer. They also visit libraries, museums, zoos and colleges. Other parents allow their children to sleep longer, play more video games, watch more television and play basketball until they can’t see the hoop. These students will have to review the same work they had
mastered in May in September. Black parents cannot allow their child to lose three months every year. Black parents cannot say they cannot afford the library. It’s free! Most museums have discounted days. A male friend of mine shared his experience with me when he took his family to the museum. He wondered why so many people were staring at him. His wife and children had to tell him he was the only Black man in the building! I am appealing to every father to take his children this summer
to the library, museum, and the zoo. I am appealing to every mother if he won’t, you will. We need every parent to make sure their child reads at least one book per week and to write a book report. I am reminded of the formula Sonya Carson used to develop Ben Carson to become the best pediatric neurosurgeon. This low-income single parent, with a third grade education, had enough sense to tell her sons to turn off the television, read a book and write a report that her sister would grade!
I have a theory that I can go into your house and within five minutes tell you the type of student who lives there and predict their future. I believe that engineers, doctors, lawyers, accountants etc. need different items in their house than ballplayers, rappers, and criminals. I am very concerned when I visit a house that has more CDs and downloads than books. My company African American Images has designed a special collection of books for boys. Research shows one of the major reasons boys dislike reading is
because of the content. The set is titled Best Books for Boys. We also have one for girls, parents and teachers. Enjoy your summer. Let’s close the gap. I look forward to your child’s teacher asking your child what he or she did for the summer. And your child answering we went to the library, museum, zoo, colleges and other great educational places. Author of “There is Nothing Wrong With Black Students, Changing School Culture For Black Males, Raising Black Boys And Raising Black Girls”
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Per Scholas Chosen to Provide Tech Training and Prepare More Un- or Underemployed Adults for Careers
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he Obama Administration announced $150 million in funding from the Department of Labor through TechHire partnership grants for organizations to launch innovative training and placement models to develop tech talent, as a way to keep and create jobs in local economies. Per Scholas, a national IT workforce development organization, will be implementing programs at for four of its sites – the National Capital Region, New York City, Columbus, and Greater Cincinnati. This funding will enable Per Scholas to deepen and expand its model for workforce development in order to provide life-changing business and life skills
and to drive economic mobility for individuals in these regions. In New York and the National Capital Region, funding will support Pathways to Tech Careers, a project in partnership with Jobs for the Future and General Assembly. Per Scholas’ Cincinnati and Columbus sites will participate as training providers for two other TechHire Partnership programs that are focused on connecting un- or underemployed individuals with careers in IT. “We’re extremely honored to be a TechHire recipient. This award will enable us have an even greater impact on businesses, our students, and in the communities in which we work,”
noted Plinio Ayala, president and chief executive officer of Per Scholas. “With this new funding, we can train and prepare even more individuals for a career in tech and ultimately, have longterm economic success and social mobility.” Pathways to Tech Careers will establish and expand accelerated training programs that prepare youth and young adults with barriers to employment for high-wage, high-demand careers in IT in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. As implementing partners, Per Scholas and General Assembly will offer three different training programs, including web development boot camps, training in data
analytics, and IT security, catered to young adults, veterans and other displaced workers. This funding comes as part of $150 million in TechHire Partnership grants awarded to 39 programs across the country. Recognizing the unmet demand for tech workers around the country, President Obama launched TechHire to encourage states, cities, and rural areas to collaborate with employers and training providers to design and implement innovative approaches to develop the tech workforce. The grants are intended to enable communities to expand their local tech sectors.
Launched in 1995, Per Scholas provides rigorous and tuition-free technology training and professional development to people who are un- or underemployed. Oftentimes, these individuals are unable find sustainable pathways out of low-wage work, and Per Scholas provides free, effective training and program supports that enable them to launch successful careers in technology, while creating onramps to businesses in need of their talents. To date, Per Scholas has trained more than 5,000 individuals, helping them build successful careers in the tech sector. Per Scholas has been shown to produce large impacts in two separate independent studies – most-
ly recently by the WorkAdvance study as well as in the 2010 Sector Employment Impact Study. Per Scholas is a national nonprofit that drives positive and proven social change in communities across the country. Through rigorous and tuition-free technology training and professional development, they prepare motivated and curious adults who are un- or underemployed for life-changing careers as IT professionals, and they create onramps to businesses in need of their talents. Per Scholas is headquartered in the South Bronx - at 804 East 138th Street.
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By Carmen Fariña, NYC Schools Chancellor
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reating inclusive schools is not only about classrooms having students with a wide range of backgrounds and academic strengths—our teachers should also reflect the City’s diverse workforce and represent different ethnic backgrounds, languages, and cultures. However, only 8.3 percent of our 76,000 dynamic teachers are men of color, while around 43 percent of our students—about 430,000 boys—are male students of color. I am committed to increasing opportunities for highly qualified young men of color
One of the goals of this initiative is to enable students to see successful male role models of color in their classrooms. During a recent school visit, I saw students honoring “heroes” in their lives, an activity devoted to the men who’ve supported students during their academic career. Classroom activities such as these are wonderful first steps; however, we must make a concerted effort to get the men in our school communities to expand their involvement in the lives of
students. Recruiting men of color to teach our children will help lift our families and our communities. I have high expectations for the impact of the NYC Men Teach program. Not only will our future teachers influence their students, but through the program’s mentorship program and professional learning opportunities, male teachers of color will build their leadership skills critical in the classroom setting, and learn that their professional dreams are attainable. Most importantly, they will impart those crucial life skills to their students. I encourage men of color who are interested in becoming teachers to complete the NYC Men Teach interest form. Parents, families, and community members who would like to learn more about this initiative can visit the NYC Men Teach website. NYC Men Teach will have a fundamental impact on our students’ academic, social, and emotional growth. As a lifelong educator, a grandmother, and a New Yorker, I am excited about this effort and what it means for all students to see themselves reflected in the teachers who guide their learning and growth.
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to enter the teaching profession. We’ve asked ourselves: how can we recruit, train and support highly skilled men and inspire them to choose education as a career? We are taking action. nycmenteach.org We’ve come together as a City – across the DOE, NYC’s Young Men’s Initiative, CUNY, the Mayor’s Center for Economic Opportunity, Teach for America, NYC Teaching Fellows, and other valued partners – to address this imbalance by recruiting more male
teachers of color through the NYC Men Teach initiative. The initiative aims to recruit 1,000 males of color to work in our City’s schools by the 2018–19 school year. Yesterday, we kicked off NYC Men Teach with a hiring fair, networking opportunities, and a panel discussion. At this kick-off, men of color who are interested in teaching met with principals about potential job opportunities in their schools, and heard from seasoned teachers and industry influencers who offered guidance and insight on the teaching profession.
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The African Unconscious By William A. Rogers
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few weeks ago I was introduced to an amazing book by a business associate, who thought it would be of interest and he was correct. “The African Unconscious” by Edward Bruce Bynum is a well-researched scholarly work that follows the development of the early human race that began in Africa and migrated throughout the world. The foundations for many of the cultures and religions that we know today can be traced to early Egypt. The Ta-Seti, the world’s oldest known civ-
ilization for many years, was considered the Mother of ancient Kemet (Egypt). There is now research that shows that there were 12 Nubian Kings who ruled in the Middle East before the first Egyptian dynasty. When we talk about the golden years of ancient Egypt we now understand the great minds that developed the science, religion and technology were Nubian. This knowledge was erased from European history (or his-story) by scholars who Bynum describes as “sophisticated prostitutes.” During that time the big money was in capitalism, slavery and the expan-
sion of Europe into Africa and the Americas. In time according to Bynum it became inconceivable in the West that black Nubian Africans could have made the great accomplishments of early Egypt. To this day many still believe that the early Egyptians were white or mixed but not black. A fine example of this attempt to change history can be found in museums that have exhibits of ancient Egyptian art. The noses of many of the figures are disfigured or completely missing. When Napoleon marched through Southern Egypt, he discovered the
Great Sphinx, one of the greatest monumental sculptures of the ancient world. It was carved out of a single ridge of limestone. Napoleon had his artillery shoot off the Nubian nose. Even though it was suppressed for centuries, the knowledge of ancient Egypt still holds an unconscious presence in the culture of the Western world. As stated in previous articles (www.theartofwarogers.info), the politics of religion forced this knowledge underground. Yet the majority of great minds in the arts and sciences were members of secret societies who studied
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Hermetic philosophies of ancient Egypt, including Da Vinci, Newton, Shakespeare, Jung, Marx even the Founding Fathers of America were mostly Masons or Rosicrusians. Thomas Jefferson was a Rosicrusian, Benjamin Franklin was the grand master of the Philadelphia Masonic Lodge, and George Washington was initiated into a Masonic lodge in Fredricksburg, Virginia. Washington D.C., our nation’s capital has many relics and references to the wisdom of an ancient society led by Africans who were Nubian. Even our American currency has
symbols of ancient Kermit. Is it any wonder why this information was keep away from Africans in America? Some will read this and say so what. Knowledge is power would be my first response. There is a conscious and/or unconscious relationship to Africa in all members of the human race. It is important for Africans throughout the world to learn the wisdom developed by their Nubian ancestors; wisdom that has been used and kept secret for the purpose of control. The ancient Egyptian phrase “Know Thy Self” was considered the first step towards enlightenment.
Herbs Are Nature’s Medicine... By Zakiyyah
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osemary, like most culinary herbs, is attractive to the eye, very aromatic and stimulating, and brings great flavor to many dishes. Many people feel rosemary is more popular and useful outside the kitchen, as it is used a great deal in soaps, lotions, facial and body creams, toilet waters, and perfumes as the primary and most important fragrance component. In the kitchen many recipes call for a measurement of the dried, powdered rosemary, or a few of the fresh leaves pulled from the stems, but you can simply add an entire sprig of rosemary
to soups, sauces or quick stir-fried dishes for its unique flavor. The health benefits of rosemary come from the presence of vitamin A, with its free radical-antioxidant properties. Rosemary also promotes healthy skin, strengthens vision, fights infection, and gives us great protection from lung and mouth cancers. Rosemary contains substances that are useful for stimulating the immune system, increasing circulation, and improving digestion. Rosemary also contains anti-inflammatory compounds that may make it useful for reducing the severity of asthma attacks.
In addition, rosemary has been shown to increase the blood flow to the head and brain, improving concentration. . . . MAKE NATURE’S MEDICINE YOUR OWN This information is to help you balance your natural healing energies and is not intended as diagnosis or cure, nor as a substitute for medical supervision. Website: www.sacredhealing7. com; to pre-order my book: booklaunch.io/zakiyyah/theenergeticsofherbs; phone: 347-407-4312; send email to request FREE “online” Newsletter to: theherbalist1750@gmail.com, Blog: www.herbsarenaturesmedicine.blogspot.com.
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Ask Alma: MY MESSY CO-WORKER HAS NO HOME TRAINING By Alma Gil (NNPA News wire Columnist
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I work in a small accounting office of 16 people. We sit in cubicles very close to one another and we have more men than women. This is important to share as I explain my situation. I have a problem with one of my co-workers. She’s a very young woman who insists on sitting with her legs wide open. She will turn away from her desk and what seems to be purposely, prop up one leg so you can see
under her dress. I know this sounds crazy, but she does. And every time she does it I think, WTH! When we have meetings in the conference room, she puts her feet in her chair and sits so you can look all the way up her dress. I am sick of it! Some of the other employees talk about her behind her back. They even make jokes about it. I know that it’s immature. She’s a mess, what she’s doing is a mess, the stupid jokes are a mess and I’ve had enough. What should I do? Signed, Tired of the mess
Dear Tired of the Mess, Help me to clarify, are you mad because she’s trying to show her cookies in the office or are you mad that you don’t have enough nerve to do the same? LOL. Nah, I’m just kidding, I can see the steam coming outta your ears. Truthfully I’m clarifying because, sometimes I get mad about an act someone else is doing that irritates me, but when my nitty checks my gritty, I’m really irritated, because I don’t have enough nerve to do the same. With that being said, in your case I’m sticking to door num-
ber one, and be grateful along with your mother, that you aren’t looking to “show all you know” in the next staff meeting. Trust me when I say that you’re not alone in your exasperation of experiencing an unnecessary glance of ones undies. I’ve seen short dresses giving off a light show that would rival a neighborhood 4th of July fireworks display. And I know there’s gotta be a breeze. You’re right. This form of a sometimes dainty display can make for a very uncomfortable situation in the workplace. Here’s my take, you can choose to
do one of two things. Either send an anonymous note to Human Resources or grab your big girl glove and pitch it to her straight. The next time she’s spread eagle at her desk, hand her a note (no, not an e-mail) a note that says, “Girl, adjust yourself. I really don’t feel like looking up your dress right now,” LOL. I think a note is appropriate, because you’re one of many in a small office setting. Follow up with a whisper of “Thanks, I hope we’re cool, no worries.” Allow yourself to be super, super casual and not come across demanding. Kind of like you would in the
community room of your dorm. With that acknowledgement, you have laid all her cards on the table, now it’s up to her to win, lose or cover up her drawzz. That’s what my mama use to call ‘em. Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans more than 25 years, including various roles at USA Today, Newsday and the Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysaskalma@gmail.com. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” and Twitter @almaaskalma.
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SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING: CONFIDENCE PLUS DISCIPLINE EQUALS POWER By James Washington (The Dallas Weekly, NNPA Member)
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have two words for you today; confidence and discipline. Both of which, when viewed spiritually, exude Godly principles. Put this on the Holy Spirit, but discipline is an amazing thing. When applied to faith, be it natural or supernatural, the result is spiritual confidence. Spiritual confidence and discipline, without ego or arrogance, gives you an attitude of awareness and knowledge and dare I say power? The example I’d like to use is of those saints in the Upper Room, when the Holy Spirit came upon them on the day of Pentecost and instilled everyone there with well, confidence and discipline. These people ultimately came to demonstrate a level of faith that was used via the power and grace
of God to spread the Word of God all over the world. If you look at the before and after of this Pentecostal happening, you’ll begin to see my point. Prior to this, the faithful were huddled in secrecy, being faithful to the belief that what Jesus had told them, was indeed true. God would send another. That ‘Other” turned out to be the Holy Spirit, who imbued them with more of what they already had. Now their confidence in the truth of Jesus, coupled with their discipline to spread that word, manifested itself in their ability to communicate the gospel to the world. The world has not been the same since. The question then becomes, in what is your confidence and discipline based? Where do you get the
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necessary power to have your gifts fortified? Does your faith give you the strength to acquire the discipline necessary to know what you should be doing in the Lord’s name and then do it? I believe the result is the power to know that you can do anything through Christ Jesus, provided you were called to do it. I also believe scripture illustrates to us that without spiritually based discipline, it is practically impossible to stand up to the trials and tribulations of life, but also impossible to withstand the temptations that seek to control our sometimes out of control behavior. The good news here is that wherever the Holy Spirit resides, change will occur, the right kind of change. Of those anointed in the Upper Room, many were faced with the opportunity to make their lives easier, if they
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would simply maintain the secrecy of their faith. Spiritually based faith and confidence gave each the power to boldly speak the truth. Remember Peter denied Christ three times without confidence. Some would call that cowardice. After Pentecost, he was buoyed by confidence and discipline. Power is the Word that comes to mind here. You remember Paul at Ephesus? “When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.” Acts 19:6. Here, these twelve men were already baptized but knew nothing of the Holy Spirit. After, we are told, they began to preach the gospel. Can’t you see the power gained and their growing confidence? There is nothing restrictive about this kind of discipline. It is in
fact quite liberating. They knew that they knew the same way we know that we know. It’s that change thing again. It’s called being set apart and not having to apologize or keep it a secret. I believe it lets us stand up as Christians in the face of criticism, adversity and temptation. We may still fall, but we will not fail because our infrastructure has been fortified. Let me be clear. I believe that discipline coupled with confidence invites the Holy Spirit to take up permanent residence in your soul. It’s what I’m looking for and what I’m praying for, for me and for you. And look out world when that happens. Like someone once said to me, I’m a different kind of soldier. Believe it or not, so are we. May God bless and keep you always.
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“We Are Charleston”
by Herb Frazier, Bernard Edward Powers Jr., PhD, and Marjory Wentworth
REVIEW by Terri Schlichenmeyer, Harlem News contributor
T
he Word is what you
Mother Emanuel AME Church has
But why did Dylann Roof
crave.
stood for generations, welcoming
scream racial sentiments, reload
people of faith.
his gun five times, and kill nine
It’s where you find
your comfort, strength, and the
Wednesdays are Bible study
strangers in a house of God? The
peace you need to get through
nights at Mother Emanuel, al-
answer, say the authors, lies in the
the day. Reading it is like hearing
though on June 17, 2015, that was
past, aboard slave ships, on wharfs
God’s voice; studying it is feeling
pushed back a bit for a business
where people were once sold, and
His power, and in the new book
meeting. By 8 o’clock, howev-
on a flag. It goes back some 200
“We Are Charleston” by Herb
er, “a dozen of the most devout
years, to another time when that
Frazier, Bernard Edward Pow-
parishioners” were ready for the
church was a “target of hate.” And
ers Jr., PhD, and Marjory Went-
Word of God.
yes, it lies in the story of a “young
in June 2015 in South Carolina –
together. These subjects are very
man who purchased a weapon to
and that’s where I struggled with
interesting, but the tie here is too
kill human beings.”
“We Are Charleston.” There’s too
broad and too deep; I’d have been
veats, I say read this book. Skim
much inside this book, and it veers
happier with two different books.
some parts if you must, but savor
worth, knowing it could mean of-
Exactly sixteen minutes later, “a skinny young white man” en-
fering forgiveness. There are, say the authors, two Charlestons in South Carolina.
tered the door and joined the group,
But surprisingly, what resulted
sitting next to the church’s pas-
from that night more than a year
too much off-course.
And yet, it’s easy to brush
its end: “We Are Charleston” could be the words to remember.
Tourists see lovely horse-
tor; the young man was a strang-
ago wasn’t just a history lesson. It
I see where the authors are try-
aside book-gripes when presented
drawn carriages, fine dining, and
er there, but they welcomed him
wasn’t merely grief, either. What
ing to take readers: the book’s open
with a powerful message like the
“We Are Charleston” by Herb
historic homes but there’s a flip-
just the same. And after prayerful
happened in the days after that
and ending are about the shooting
one you’ll see; specifically, one
Frazier, Bernard Edward Powers
side Charleston, too: it’s where
fellowship and Bible study, “as
night was forgiveness, over and
and aftermath, while the middle
of forgiveness, strength, and for-
Jr., PhD, and Marjory Wentworth
slavery began, where Jim Crow
eyes were closed and heads were
over and over…
part consists of African Ameri-
ward-movement. That alone left
c.2016, Thomas Nelson
laws once ruled, and where rac-
bowed” for a final benediction, he
There is, of course, more to
can history and that of the AME
me satisfied after all.
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ism is still an issue. That’s where
took out a gun and started shooting.
this story than just what happened
church, with an attempt to tie them
And so, cautiously, with ca-
256 pages
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Care for the Homeless Highlights Achievement with Summer Solstice Success Celebration by Derrel Jazz Johnson
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are for the Homeless, an orga-
Director Bobby Watts opened the pro-
I had hardships but they kept giving
nization that fights homeless-
gram with passionate words. Harlem
me a bed which was very instrumental
ness with the delivery of high
News spoke exclusively to Watts be-
in getting my kids back. They wereal-
quality and client-centered healthcare,
fore the program began. “Care for the
so instrumental in me transitioning to
human services, and shelter to home-
Homeless created this three years ago.
a family shelter with my kids. I stayed
less individuals and families, held their
It caught on and now it’s being celebrat-
with Care for the Homeless and with
Summer Solstice Success Celebration
ed in over a dozen cities.” Watts also
their support I was able to move out
on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at the Red
discussed the motivation to launching
and get my own apartment which we
Oak Apartments in Manhattan.
the event. “We want to celebrate home-
The program kicked off with
less people who have achieved success,
a musical performance by Three Is
sometimes against almost insurmount-
Word, a three-man band that performed
able odds, but they made it. So we are
songs like “(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of
celebrating some of our clients and oth-
The Bay” by Otis Redding and “One
ers who have achieved success.”
still have now.”
Patricia Gale. After attending the event,
Harlem News spoke with Com-
Care for the Homeless Chief
plight of Loretta Thomas was one
I see why Watts called it the happiest
missioner Banks after the award pre-
Medical Officer Dr. Regina Olasin,
that sounds like a blockbuster movie.
day of the year, as it was incredibly in-
sentation.
along with select individuals, present-
Harlem News spoke exclusively with
spiring to hear the stories of so many
The Human Resources Adminis-
was served. Attendees were served a
tration (HRA) Commissioner Steven
Next up, Care for the Homeless
ed Health Care Success Awards. Dr.
Thomas. “While I was homeless I was
formerly homeless individuals pull
grand meal featuring chicken, a giant
Banks handed out awards to four in-
Policy Director Jeff Foreman spoke,
Olasin presented awards to Leonard
finishing my master’s degree, getting
themselves up from the bootstraps.
sausage paired with a giant meatball,
dividuals, one of whom is a Care for
followed by Care for the Homeless Pol-
Bligen and Vilna Miller, Nurse Prac-
my children back. Because I didn’t
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mashed potatoes, garden, macaroni and
the Homeless Peer Leader, and two
icy Committee Chair Barbara Knecht
titioner Amy Sternhell presented to
have a place, my children were placed
Homeless and to inquire about volun-
potato salads, and a slice of chocolate
who are a part of their Consumer Ad-
presenting the Writing Contest Award
Edward Whitlock, and Medical Case
in foster care.” Care for the Homeless
teer opportunities, call 212-366-1773
cake that I made certain to finish. After
visory Board. The names of the award
to Philip Malebranche, who then read
Manager Valerie Taveras presented to
was there for Thomas in her time of
or visit them on the web at http://www.
dinner, it was time for the program to
recipients are Gayle Dorsky, Helene
his essay about the apprehension of go-
Doly Meneses, who was unable to be
need by providing housing and other
careforthehomeless.org/
commence.
Tenzer, Loretta Thomas, and Anthony
ing on a job interview in Manhattan, a
in attendance.
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Williams.
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STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: 1980s Movies ACROSS 1. Like an old chip 6. Military hospitals 9. Whip strike 13. Fruit-peeling device 14. Part of circle 15. Type of duck 16. *James Bond’s James St. John Smythe, e.g. 17. *Type of race in Cusack’s “Better Off Dead” 18. Closes in on 19. *Daniel LaRusso’s martial art 21. *Marty McFly’s destination 23. Utmost degree 24. Not final or absolute 25. Gourmet mushroom 28. Domesticated ox 30. *Type of bomb in “Fat Man and Little Boy” 35. Like dental surgery 37. U, on the road 39. Phil Collins’ “____ Be
in My Heart” 40. Alliance acronym 41. Misbehave 43. Guilty, e.g. 44. Consumed 46. Spiral-horned antelope 47. Bit of slander 48. *”Missing in Action” star Chuck 50. Count on 52. Query 53. Departed 55. Tree fluid 57. *Prince’s “____ Rain” 60. *He had an epic day off 63. Cone shaped dwelling 64. Time period 66. *Johnny 5 of “Short Circuit” 68. Like yesterday’s meal? 69. Opposite of don’ts 70. Sheep-like 71. Get the picture 72. Thus far 73. Chunk of iceberg?
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CAN DO TIP Week #28: Muscle it up! – Part 2 of 3 By Monifa Maat “The Healthy Motivator” (www.TheHealthyMotivator.com)
52 CAN DO’S: Healthy Lifestyle Solutions for each week of the year Last week I highlighted the benefits of a strength training program to build muscle and protect the bones and joints, particularly as we age. This week, we will highlight exercising and nutrition solutions for building strong muscles. Strength training three times a week for at least 20 – 30 minutes is the recommended amount of exercise to promote overall strength, flexibility, posture and balance. The National Osteopo-
rosis Foundation notes that strength exercises generally fall into two categories: (1) Weight bearing – activities that make you move against gravity while staying upright such as stair climbing, elliptical or stair step machine. (2) Muscle strengthening –activities with resistance in moving your body, (such as squatting, rising on your toes) or moving a weight such as a dumb bell, weight machine or elastic bands against gravity. Below are two simple exercises I recommend for better strength and flexibility. Please speak with your doctor or physical therapist before attempting any new exercise program. Standing chest stretch: Posture and flexibility. Helps remedy slouching shoulders,
strengthens the spine Setup: Stand up or sit straight and tall. Squeeze your abdominal muscles in tight to stabilize your spine. Step 1: Bend your arms 90 degrees at the elbows, your palms facing out Step 2: Rotate your shoulders back as you slowly pull your shoulder blades towards one another. Hold for 10 – 15 seconds, then release tension and repeat 8 – 10 times. Breathe deeply and be careful not to elevate your shoulders. Lateral band walk: Strength and stability of lower body and core Setup: Step into a loop band and place it just above the ankles. Both feet face forward as you bend slightly into a half-squat position, keeping your chest up as you bend
your knees to avoid strain to the back. Step 1: From half-squat position, shift your weight to the left side as you step sideways with the right leg. Step 2: Move right leg in and out for 8-10 times. Repeat same sequence shifting your weight to right side and stepping out with your left leg. Keep your abdominal muscles tight to stabilize your spine. Flex Your Nutrition Muscle! Scientific and health experts agree, when it comes to building and repair of muscles, lean healthy protein and healthy fats are key. Sustainably raised poultry, fish, organic tofu, edamame, eggs, nuts are high in protein and essential amino acids. Essential fatty acids found in
walnuts, salmon, avocados, olive and flaxseed oils are anti-inflammatory and have been shown to improve the absorption of protein to the muscles. Ask your doctor to do a simple blood test to determine your D levels for possible supplementation as it helps to synthesize protein and fight inflammation leading to muscle weakness. Remember, strength exercises do not replace AHA recommended daily cardiovascu-
lar activities (30 min. a day, 5 days a week) which improves the body’s response to insulin, also critical for muscle health. Next week, simple exercise and nutrition strategies to increase bone density you CAN DO right now! Monifa Maat is a Certified Fitness Expert, Author of “Bed Aerobics Fitness Flow: Easy Bed Exercises for the Body, Mind & Spirit. Contact: Monifa@TheHealthyMotivator.com
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can’t afford.” Reducing, reusing, and recycling wasted food can assist with feeding the estimated 49 million Americans who are food-insecure, reduce agricultural pressures on the environment and increase business efficiencies for those producing and selling food. Environmental Concerns The majority of wasted food ends up in landfills and then breaks down to produce methane and carbon dioxide emissions, which contribute to climate change. Food in landfills contributes to nearly one-quarter of all methane emissions in the United States. Composting food and
diverting it from entering landfills helps prevent the creation of global greenhouse gas emissions and protects the environment. Economic Concerns Wasted food is not only detrimental to the environment but also costs consumers, businesses and taxpayers substantial amounts of money. An American family of four throws out an average $1,484 worth of edible food a year, while nationally, the costs associated with food waste exceeds $1 billion annually in local tax funds. Social Concerns While millions of Americans worry how they will feed their children, the amount of safe edible food
wasted in the Unites States continues to soar. If Americans wasted just 15 percent less food, it would be enough to feed 25 million people. Instead of throwing away untouched food, support the food-insecure by donating it to food banks. Reduce Food Waste at Home Consumers are responsible for the majority of food waste in the United States and can play a major role in its reduction. “Reduce food waste by being a smarter shopper. Only buy the amount of perishable foods that you will be able to eat in a week,” Wright says. “If you do have leftovers, and they are still safe to eat, do-
Stocking up on food one week at a time can prevent food waste.
nate them. If they are not safe to eat, compost them. While not all wasted food is edible, much of it can be recovered and repurposed.” Registered dietitian nutritionists are uniquely qualified to help reduce food loss and waste by educating individuals, families, communities, business and industry. For more information on reduc-
ing food waste, check out the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation’s Future of Food initiative and the Foundation’s “2016 State of America’s Wasted Food Report.” Food waste is a global problem with solutions at the local and even individual level. Get the entire family involved in taking steps to reduce waste in your home.
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ites as we enjoyed an amazing fireworks show and a wonderful evening at the beach for the annual ‘New York Salutes America’ Fireworks Extravaganza,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. “Every year I look forward to celebrating with food, fireworks and fun at our ‘New York Salutes America’ extravaganza. I was proud to join Bronx Bor-
ough President Ruben Diaz Jr. to host this cherished tradition for our Bronxites this year. I was honored to mark our nation’s independence along with tens of thousands of Bronx families, as we let freedom ring this Fourth of July,” said State Senator Jeff Klein. Two Bronxites, Antonio Matos and Helen Bengcion, also emerged victorious as the
winners of the second annual “Bronx Empanada Eating Contest,” finishing eight beef empanadas provided by Havana Cafe on East Tremont Avenue faster than 18 other competitors. Each winner was awarded a “Bronx Gift Bag” featuring over $500 in prizes from vendors including Applebee’s, The Bronx Beer Hall, the Bronx County Historical Society, The
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Celebrated Filmmaker Nikyatu Jusu Shares Artistic Perspectives July 9th at Weeksville Heritage Center this central Brooklyn neighborhood home has increased, as has the need for the community to connect with the work that these talented individuals and collectives do that impacts the neighborhood on local and international levels. The July 9th edition of Beyond The Cut presents an hourlong chat with Nikyatu Jusu, a Sierra edford-Stuyve- Leonean-American sant has for gen- filmmaker whose short erations been films have played at home, work space, and festivals nationally inspiration to numer- and internationally, ous types of artists. In garnering her NYU’s recent years, the uptick prestigious Spike Lee of filmmakers that call Fellowship Award, the
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BROWNSTONE FOR SALE
Stuyvesant Heights Historic District We make business personal; one experience at a time
Noteworthy: • • • •
Aggressive compensation model Flexible Scheduling Part Time and Full Time Positions available 401K available
• Must be able to commit to a 2 week, 40 hours per week training schedule. • Must be able to participate in a fast paced ever-changing environment Leave nolhing on the table and everything on the field! If PCC Wireless sounds like the place where you need to be, please email your resume to Opportunities@Pccwireless.com or apply online at Pccwireless.com
Four story, 1 family Brownstone/ conv 2, 3 or 4, 20' wide, approx.. 4000 sq ft, built in 1899 (est NYC records), original prewar details throughout, central air and heat, garden, landmarked district (1971). Offered at $2,000.000.00
Foxworth Realty
Eugenia C. Foxworth
NYS Licensed Realtor CIPS, NYRS, MWBE Certified NAR, REBNY, MANAR 1524 Amsterdam Ave New York, NY 10031
www.foxworthrealtyonline.com
T 212.368.4902 F 212.368.4903
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