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Anyone who has lived in Harlem
for more than 20 years, have witnessed the
big changes in the community. The arrival
of all types of restaurants, major fast food
chains, banks, retailers and housing. There
seem to be new condos and apartment buildings on every corner. Many in the community believe all this new housing is being
developed by outsiders for outsiders. The
fact is that long before the Empowerment
Zone began about 20 years ago, there were
people in Harlem organizing to improve
conditions in the community, especially
affordable housing for residents already in
the community. Abyssinian Corporation,
HCCI and the West Harlem Group are organizations who began renovating and creating affordable housing before Harlem was
designated an “empowerment zone.” In this
issue, we begin the first in a series of articles being written by Luvon Robeson
focusing on organizations who are doing
“Good Works In the Community.”
(see page 10)
Today, November 21st, the 125th
Street BID will lead a parade of lighted
vehicles down 125th Street to turn on the
lights and kick-off the Holiday Season. The
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Rangel 2013 Career Fair
Attracts Over 1,500 Job
Seekers
ongressman Charles B. Rangel hosted his
highly anticipated Third Annual 2013
Rangel Career Fair on November 12,
2013, at The City College of New York, connecting thousands of prospective employees with
scores of America's leading businesses, government agencies and non-profit organizations. The
event offered eager job-hunters valuable networking opportunities, and the chance to obtain valuable advice and information from more than 70 of
the country's top employers. The 2013 Rangel
Career Fair is part of Rangel's continued effort to
spur economic recovery in the Thirteenth Congressional District of New York, which includes
Upper Manhattan and parts of The Bronx.
"America's economic recovery begins
with creating jobs in the community," said
Rangel. "I thank President Lisa S. Coico and her
outstanding staff at CCNY, for once again assisting my office with the great mission of providing
opportunities for those seeking a new career. Our
continued partnership will ensure a pathway for
hundreds of people searching for gainful employment to achieve the American Dream."
The 2013 Rangel Career Fair was a
remarkable success, attracting masses of professionally-dressed recent graduates, senior citizens,
veterans and constituents of all backgrounds, who
entered the door by the hundreds, sporting handsome smiles and crisp résumés. Attendees were
given Employer Description lists along with maps
to locate their specific jobs of interest among the
numerous job booths that occupied the entirety of
The Great Hall's 16,465ft² room.
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As envisioned by Rangel, participants
were able to engage representatives of America's
financial, healthcare, law enforcement, retail,
technology, transportation, and construction sectors as well as many government entities offering
job placement services and career assistance.
Employers accepting résumés onsite attracted
especially large lines of applicants, and benefited
from the opportunity of canvassing for qualified
candidates. Individuals seeking work were able to
share their business cards, while companies were
able to market their firms by distributing business
pamphlets. Attendees that did not bring résumés
were able to receive the New York State Department of Labor's résumé building services.
"When companies come to our Career
Fairs they cannot help but admire our skilled
workforce," said Rangel. "Many of the businesses
that participated in the previous years showed up
once again, because they know that employees
from our District are ambitious, intelligent, and
most of all hardworking."
The 2013 Rangel Career Fair brought
representatives of many prominent firms and
organizations including: Aflac, Cablevision,
Transportation Security Administration (TSA),
New York State Police, North American Power,
Rapid Reality, SiriusXM, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Time Warner Cable, U.S.
Secret Service, MetroPlus Health Plan, MTA,
U.S. Department of State, U.S. Postal Inspectors,
New York Life Insurance Company, and many
more.
Rangel has fruitfully strengthened
employment in the Thirteenth Congressional Dis-
trict to include 884,402 workers, decreasing the
unemployment rate by 0.7% since last year. The
unemployment rate within the District is currently
7.1%, which is underneath the current state average of 7.6%. Despite gaining ground in the fight
against unemployment, Rangel still believes there
is much to be done to promote jobs for his community.
"America's private sector economy is
holding strong," said Rangel. "Over 200,000 jobs
were created nationally last month, and it would
have been greater if it weren't for the GOP-government shutdown. Democrats know that the only
way we can grow our economy is by nurturing
our unemployed workforce, and this Career Fair
is my ongoing effort to foster an active workforce
in our beloved District."
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OPT ED:
Cutting Food Assistance Is More Than
Morally Wrong
By William Spriggs
he U.S. Gross Domestic Product (the value of all goods and
services in the economy) figures show GDP per person is
$53,211. That's per person, not per
family. Those figures also show we
annually spend $2,797 per person on
food-that's $233 per person a month.
After netting out imports, we sell
nearly $14 billion in food overseas.
Clearly America is a wealthy nation
that is fully food secure.
So the issue is not America's
resources of income and land, it is
our choices in the distribution of our
resources. Presumably, this value
proposition was settled when President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the
1964 Food Stamp Act into law, with
support from the labor movement.
To be eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP), a family must have a total
income (including any other federal
assistance) that is less than 130 percent of the poverty line (except in six
states with limits up to twice the
poverty level); for a family of two
adults and one child, that means
income below $25,389 a year.
The maximum benefit for a
family of three fell from $526 to
$497 a month on Nov. 1. Lowincome families tend to be either old
or young. And young families happen
to be where most of America's children live. So, there are some 21 million children who currently are fed, in
part, by SNAP benefits. That is
almost one in four U.S. children.
In 2009, when Congress
passed the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act, it boosted the
maximum SNAP benefit to help families during the worse labor market
since the Great Depression. But that
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boost was set to expire at the end of
October 2013, in hopes the labor
market would have recovered. The
labor market has not recovered. There
are still 1.5 million fewer payroll
positions in America today than in
January 2008. This means that unemployment is real; it is not the result of
people being lazy in looking for
work.
And young people-in particular-have been hit hardest. Among the
key age groups for young parents, the
share of 20- to 24-year-olds who are
employed is at 61.8 percent, down
from 69.3 percent in January 2008;
and for those 25 to 34, the share holding down jobs has fallen to 74.6 percent, down from 79.6 percent in
January 2008.
House Republicans have
voted to cut SNAP, shifting the blame
for the weak economy onto young
workers and the weight of the costs
on our children by ignoring policymakers' failures to get the economy
running. In a nation so rich it can
export food, this is morally wrong.
Rather than pass plans to hire teachers to restore our children's classroom
sizes, or hire construction workers to
fix our broken roads and bridges,
Republicans argue it is better to cut
federal spending on things like SNAP
to get the federal budget in order.
Some Republicans think federal
deficits are morally wrong because
deficits leave bills for our children.
These same Republicans
fought President Barack Obama hard
to keep tax cuts in place for the
wealthiest people on the planet,
ignoring that those tax cuts make the
federal deficit larger. And no moral
calculus says we should starve our
children of food and education today
to save them as weaklings for the
future.
This is more than morally
wrong. It is bad economics. The Consumer Expenditure Survey gives a
deep view of America's consumption
patterns. An interesting fact in that
data is that among families in the
income range to qualify for SNAP,
they all consume on average $20,000
to $25,000 a year. This makes sense,
as it would be hard to imagine how
someone could eat, be clothed and
have shelter and not spend at least
$20,000 a year. This means at that
income level, they do not save, they
spend every dollar. Cuts in their
SNAP benefits mean they will have
to cut something else to continue eating.
This is not a cut simply to
families struggling with an economy
that is not producing enough jobs and
wages that are barely keeping pace
with inflation. It means pulling millions of dollars out of the economy.
This means less sales revenue for
small businesses selling clothes or
shoes or children's books. And fewer
buyers mean less need for sales
clerks, meaning fewer jobs.
The current economic policies
of lowering the deficit by half, boosting corporate profits to record highs
and breaking Dow Jones average
records for stocks has not meant
relief on Main Street, Martin Luther
King Jr. Boulevard or César Chávez
Way. We need to strengthen policies
that help everyone.
Follow Spriggs on Twitter:
@WSpriggs. Contact: Amaya SmithTune Acting Director, Media Outreach AFL-CIO 202-637-5142
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HOME BUYING IN HARLEM:
“Be Prepared to Buy NOW!”
By Rev. Charles Butler, HCCI
ne factor that is often overlooked by first time home
buyers is the need to have a
good credit history. You must start
paying down current debt because
your debt to income ratio is a huge
factor in considering your being
approved for a mortgage. For most
first time buyers residing in New
York City this is a dilemma - trying
to pay off existing debt while at the
same time trying to increase your
savings to cover down payment
and closing cost.
Here are a few tips that can
assist you in doing both: (1)
Review and prioritized all of your
outstanding credit debts. Establish
a plan to pay off the smallest
amounts first. If possible pay them
off with a single payment while
continuing to make the minimum
or slightly higher payments on the
larger accounts. (2) Once the smaller accounts have been paid them
off, then you can start to attack the
next largest debt by using the
money that previously was going to
the smaller accounts that are now
gone. Calculate the maximum payment you can afford to make on the
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larger debt amounts and the number of months it will take to pay it
off. Make sure your budget
include these payments in your
monthly household estimates. (3)
Sacrifice some personal spending
until these debts are paid in full. If
you have to cut back on some
monthly household expenses, that
will be alright, it just will be for a
short period of time. Cut out the
morning coffee, take your lunch to
work, stop buying take-out meals,
or when possible plan on walking
rather than taking public transportation. That way you can combine exercising with saving money.
If you can become comfortable
with these small changes, make
them part of your regular routine
and spending behavior and continue them even after you paid off the
debt.
Once the credit debts are
paid off, use your credit cards
strategically to maintain your credit
history and some minimum activity
on the accounts. Credit card companies will now terminate your
account if there is too much inactivity on a card. So use the cards
wisely and responsibly paying off
the debt when possible during the
grace period so you can avoid the
interest fees. This will be using
your credit cards to your benefit
and will also allow you to continue
improving your credit score. The
stronger your credit score and credit history the more attractive you
will be to a perspective lender.
Your goal is to aggressively
save as much as possible for the
purchase of your home while paying off the credit. It will become
important as a new homeowner to
practice good credit habits that
starts by paying your bills on time.
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 [email protected].
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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS
Now through Dec16th
Thokoza, a company of six South
African and African American
women will extend it's current offBroadway run of I SING FOR FREEDOM at Baruch Performing Arts
Center. Conceived and directed by
Thuli Dumakude, I SING FOR FREEDOM features women with a collective total of over 130 years of singing
experience who sing acapella and
unamplified the music that they love
and that makes them feel free.
Thokoza's songs, many in six part harmonies, range from Southern church
gospel to traditional South African
Township songs sung in Zulu. Intertwined are personal stories from the
performers' rich and varied histories.
Performances are on Mondays at
7:00 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM at
Baruch Performing Arts Center,
located at 55 Lexington Avenue.
Enter on 25 Street between Lexington and Third Ave. All tickets are
$30.00. Groups of 10 or more are
$20.00. Students and 65 and older
are $15.00 Tickets: www.baruch
.cuny.edu/bpac or call 646-3125073.
Nov 22, 6-8pm
Opening Reception for Andrea
Arroyo Exhibits "Memories Interlaced" at The Malcolm X & Dr. Betty
Shabazz Center/ Exhibition dates:
November 22, 2013 - January 10,
2014. Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 10am5pm and by appointment.
The Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz
Memorial and Educational Center
3940 Broadway, New York, NY 10032
(@ 165th St. Train A,C,1 to 168th St.)
Free and open to the public.
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Nov 22, 7:30pm
Public Meeting - Beyond Male &
Female: Trans Liberation Now! Hear
speakers Willow Carter and Sara
Cooley, coordinators of the Feminist
Alliance at Vassar College, who
have led efforts to confront transphobia in activist movements. Come
discuss how to advance trans issues
and fight trans oppression under
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capitalism. Hosted by Radical
Women. At Freedom Hall, 113 W.
128th St., Harlem (between Malcolm
X Blvd. and 7th Ave., Subways #2 or
3 to 125th St.). Meeting 7:30pm,
admission free. Hearty home-style
dinner served at 7:00pm for $10.00
donation. Open to all genders. Children welcome. Info: 212-222-0633 or
nycradicalwomen
@nyct.net,
www.radicalwomen.org
Nov 23, 7:30pm
THE RIVERSIDE THEATRE PRESENTS:The
Annual NuDANCE 2013
Over Two Days Presenting Six Young,
Emerging Choreographers and their
Innovative Companies. Continuing
an over half a century tradition of
rich arts programming, The Riverside
Theatre is proudly presenting
NuDance 2013-a two-day program
of innovative and cutting-edge performances by the next generation of
pioneering dance artists, followed by
a conversation led by dance historian and professor Charmaine Warren, at the Theatre, 91 Claremont
Ave. (bet. 120th & 122nd Sts.), Morningside Heights. Following each performance, Charmaine Warren will
lead conversations with the choreographers exploring the process and
inspiration behind their presented
works and also invite the audience
to participate in the discussions. Participating choreographers/companies include: Jeremy McQueen the
2013 recipient of the Jeoffrey Ballet
Choreographer of Color Award,
Buggé Ballet; Cat Caliandro, Dance
Iquail, Dash Ensemble and Oui
Danse. The NuDance performance
schedule
Nov 28, 5:30pm
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Dizzy's
Club Coca-Cola with Wycliffe Gordon & Friends:The Music of Duke,
Dizzy, and The Dorseys Doors at
5:30pm; Music begins at 7pm Price:
$110 (includes two sets of music and
prix fixe menu)
Nov 30 12:00 Noon
National Action Network New York
City Chapter POLITICAL ACTION
COMMITTEE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
"Obama Care" FORUM. Being held at
THE HOUSE OF JUSTICE, 106 WEST
145TH STREET, HARLEM.SIGN UP
TODAY/ NAN ACA COMMUNITY
AWARENESS INITIATIVE. Our goal as a
national organization is to bring
awareness to the Affordable Care
Act. Harlem Hospital, Health First
Metro Health Plus and Retirement
Aspirations will provide navigators for
this event.
Dec 2,
2nd Annual Harlem Dowling Benefit
Concert being hosted by Vaughn
Harper. Being held at MIST. in
Harlem, featuring award winning
artists, Regina Belle, Alex Bugnon,
and Dr. Ben Tankard. For more information regarding this star-studded
event, For more information go to
http://harlemdowling
.org/index.php/news-a-events/110benefit-concert.html or visit their
website at www.harlemdowling.org
to purchase your tickets and to
explore other opportunities to be
"part of the solution".
Dec 8, 1-4pm
David A. Walker Memorial Double
Dutch Holiday Classic. Being held at
the World Famous Apollo Theater.
The Classic presented by the National Double Dutch League is the official Double Dutch Sport & Fusion
Freestyle competition and features
world-class championship teams.
The event is fun filled entertainment
for the entire family. Tickets for the
Holiday Classic Sunday, December
8th are available at the Apollo Box
Office located at 253 West 125th
Street and Ticketmaster. Reserved
Seating Tickets are only $22 and
Group Sales are also available. For
more information on the National
Double Dutch League and the 22nd
Annual David A. Walker Memorial
Double Dutch Holiday Classic log
onto www.NDDL.org.
Dec 15, 2pm
THE COLONIAL NUTCRACKER Performed by Dance Theatre in Westchester. Will be held At Brooklyn Center
for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn
College Tickets are $10 each, and
can be purchased by phone at 718951-4500 (Tues-Sat, 1pm-6pm), or
online at www.BrooklynCenterOnline.org
Dec 12
The Jackie Robinson Park Conservancy (JRPC) and the Harlem Congregations for Community
Improvement (HCCI) will celebrate
its 16th Annual Lights of Hope Lighting Ceremony at the Jackie Robinson Park and Recreation Center
located at 89 Bradhurst Avenue and
146th Street. For the past 16 years,
this event has grown into an important part of the Harlem Community
and attracts over 200 plus attendees. The festivities begin at 4 pm
with the reception, formal program
with a special performances and a
special tree lighting ceremony. The
Lights of Hope offers everyone the
chance to honor a friend, family
member, or community institution.
Each light represents the commitment and dreams of residents, individuals and corporations who
believe in the hope of Harlem.
Dec 21, 8pm
An R&B Christmas At Brooklyn Center
for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn
College. Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College
continues its 2013-14 season on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at 8pm
with An R&B Christmas. Hosted by
WCBS-FM 101.1's "Broadway Bill Lee,"
this holiday concert will feature
chart-topping doo-wop and R&B
artists performing their biggest hits
along with some holiday favorites.
Tickets are $45/$36 (orchestra/mezzanine) and can be purchased by
phone at 718-951-4500 (Tues-Sat,
1pm-6pm) or online at BrooklynCenterOnline.org.
1838 2nd Avenue @ East 95th Street
212-423-1826
55 West 116th Street (Bet. 5th & Lenox)
212-876-8800
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Good Works in the Community:
West Harlem GroupAssistance, Inc. (WHGA)
By Luvon Roberson
This column showcases organizations that work to build the community by providing much-needed
resources to the people who live there. In this columnist's view, the bottom line of good works is: Doing
good by working to improve the lives of others.
est Harlem Group Assistance, Inc. (WHGA), a
community based development corporation, was established in
1971 to revitalize the under- invested
West and Central Harlem communities riddled with dilapidated and
abandoned buildings. However as
Harlem over the past several years
has experienced substantial economic
growth, WHGA has expanded its
supportive and social service programs to residents facing displacement. WHGA's core efforts include
affordable housing development and
preservation as well as asset building
initiatives such as homeownership
and small business development.
Conversation With ...
Donald C. Notice,
Executive Director, WHGA
Q: Mr. Notice, can you give
a brief overview on how and why
WHGA began?
A: During 1970 through
1986 -- the so-called "Abandonment Era" -- we heard talk about
how the Bronx was burning. But in
Harlem, many landlords were walking away from their buildings, literally abandoning building after
building. WHGA started 42 years
ago, by stepping in to help residents
in distressed buildings, by organizing
tenants and teaching them how to
manage the buildings, and doing
modest renovations in low-income
cooperatives/buildings.
From 1987 to 1999, we see
the "Revitalization Era," when there
were enormous changes in Harlem's
housing and development. The Tax
Reform Law, through the LowIncome Tax Credit program of 1986,
offered incentives to private investment in affordable housing development. The timing of this legislation
and subsequent influx of capital
marked Harlem's transition into the
Revitalization Era. Financial intermediaries such as LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) were just
beginning to serve as syndicators of
private equity. WHGA's participation
in comprehensive revitalization
resulted in the rebuilding of entire
blocks throughout West and Central
Harlem.
What does WHGA offer the
community today?
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A: We might call from 2000
to the present "The Second Renaissance." While WHGA's core mission
is to build affordable housing, we do
so much more now. Whereas the
housing and economic development
activities during this period were
largely community- based and below
market value, upper-income earners
also began scouting out roofless and
windowless buildings, or building
shells, priced well over a million dollars. WHGA took aim at gentrification and the resultant social and
economic polarization. Our 3- year
strategic plan, launched in 2002,
included a set of programs targeted at
protecting affordable housing and
ensuring that the vulnerable residents
have access to tools that would aid in
their empowerment: technology
access, financial literacy, and housing preservation.
Moreover, WHGA is one of
the largest employees in the community. Our emphasis in 2013 - 2014 is
on job placement and readiness.
Columbia University's expansion
project provides $100 million
through the Community Benefits
Agreement to the West Harlem community. Clearly, this offers a range of
opportunities, including new jobs for
the community. WHGA's job placement program is not to say, "We have
a job for you," but to help ensure that
you're ready for a job. Training, education, counseling and preparedness
are key components of WHGA programs.
Training is an essential tool as
well to the WHGA's Harlem Homebuyers Program for low - to moderate- income families purchasing their
first home. Our program provides
extensive training and counseling as
our long -term renters transition to
property ownership. We work with
banks in the community to make this
program possible. WHGA also
offers a financial literacy program
and other programs for homebuyers.
Our new initiatives also include the
Harlem Entrepreneurs Program and
several technology centers in housing
that WHGA planned and developed.
The technology centers in our West
and Central Harlem housing are open
to the public; and those in our two
homeless developments ensure that
homeless adults and their children
have access to technology. We also
operate the technology center for
low-income seniors in our Mannie L.
Wilson Towers.
In addition to such homeownership and housing initiatives, we
work in close collaboration with public school students in Harlem's District 5 schools on in-school and
after-school enrichment programs.
And, we teamed up with Harlem
Grown to help give Harlem residents
access to nutrition education and
healthy food. With the higher incidence of diabetes and heart disease in
Harlem compared to the rest of New
York City, our healthy food and fitness program is key to our 360degree social service programs that
help households.
Q: What do you see as the
top issues facing WHGA at this
time?
Not in any particular order,
but I see gentrification as a challenge. How do we continue to build
affordable housing? In 2012, we constructed three buildings, for a total of
113 units. We had 18,000 applications for those units! This overwhelming response shows the need
for housing is great. Also, another
top issue: The re-zoning of Harlem
from river-to-river on 125th Street.
Buildings would go to the highest
bidder and buildings could be built
much higher. And, finally, Columbia
University's expansion since the
Community Benefits Agreement was
signed, in 2009, is a give-back to the
Harlem community on the one hand.
On the other hand, what will be the
impact of expansion on job, workforce development, affordable housing, homeownership, and education?
Because of these issues, WHGA is in
the process of developing a threeyear comprehensive strategic plan, at
the same time we continue to provide
affordable housing, leverage our
resources to create more jobs, and
build wealth through homeownership
opportunities. That's why we want to
ensure that our community has
access to credit and to credit opportunities.
Q: What are some upcoming
WHGA initiatives?
A: WHGA will sponsor an
Donald C. Notice
OSHA training in November, that
will help people who are ready to
work in the construction industry to
get their OSHA certification. This
training can cost between $500 $600, but will be free to community
residents. We will be hosting a Job
Fair that offers Harlem residents
access to construction trades, so that
job-ready people and companies
offering jobs can be in the same
room. We expect 300 attendees. at
the Job Fair , at which time we will
be able to determine their job readiness in the construction industry.
WHGA's latest initiative is
our Healthy Eating program. We're
incorporating healthy eating in our
diet and we're setting a healthy eating
agenda for Harlem. And, finally, on
Thanksgiving WHGA will be in the
Dempsey Multi-Service Center's
kitchen helping to serve dinner to
100 needy families.
Happy
Thanksgiving,
Harlem!
For more information about
the wide-ranging work of WHGA in
the community, visit www.whgainc
.org or telephone 212.862.1399.
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National Black Theatre Displays a Piece of Harlem with
“The Last Saint on Sugar Hill” By Roberto Johnson
r. Barbara Ann Teer's
National Black Theatre
(NBT) located in the heart
of Harlem on 5th Avenue is currently running The Last Saint on Sugar
Hill, a very exquisite and realistic
tale about present-day Harlem.
With a mission to create a
new theatrical experience within the
African-American Community, Dr.
Barbara Ann Teer, writer, producer,
teacher, actress and visionary,
founded the National Black Theatre.
NBT began its theatrical influence in
1968, and served as a representation
of authentic cultural traditions of
people of African descent born in
America. As was Teer's mission
when she began this artistic institution, NBT founds its work on selfempowerment, liberation, truth and
the training for a new generation of
artists and creative entrepreneurs. Its
priority to deliver authentic works
that represent the rural life of the
city remains strong with its current
production of the Last Saint on
Sugar Hill.
The Last Saint on Sugar Hill
is a part of NBT's Main-stage Series,
Harlem Now. The story follows
D
Napoleon Pettigrew and his sons
who are die-hard Harlemites and
feared property owners who live in a
Harlem populated by a myriad of
tourists, new residents and new
establishments. The Pettigrew family hopes to make a profit from this
new Harlem, however, when they
discover one of their properties is a
real moneymaker, everything they
hold sacred- family, loyalty and
community- falls apart. Sitting on a
gold mine, the Pettigrew men are
faced with the biggest decision in
their lives-save or destroy the last
untouched neighborhood in Harlem.
Potent to the story and narrative of the piece is the character of
"Napoleon Pettigrew." The play
revolves around Pettigrew's desire to
claim Harlem, one property at a time
while becoming Harlem's one and
only "Daddy Warbucks." His sons
get in the way of him accomplishing
such aspirations, however, which
sends Pettigrew whirling into a battle of moral and ethical proportions.
Actor Danny Johnson fills the shoes
of "Napoleon Pettigrew." His quickwitted and whole-heartedly committed performance lifts audiences out
of their seats. Johnson fills Pettigrew with vigor, finding humor in
all the appropriate places and
urgency in others. To mention other
aspects of the performance, the
ensemble of actors provides a
grounded performance authentically
dedicated to the life of Harlem. The
narrative itself is rich with drama,
which each actor taps into quite
well. The set is minimally designed,
which helps to highlight the characters in their high-stake situations and
invoke realism within the world of
the play.
The Last Saint on Sugar Hill
is currently running at the National
Black Theater as a part of their
Main-stage season until November
24th. The National Black Theatre is
located at 2031 5th Avenue, New
York, NY 10035. Tickets can be purchased online at www.nationalblacktheatre.org or on location. Perfor
mances run Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, either at 2:00
pm or 7:30 pm.
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ART & CULTURE
HARLEM . QUEENS . BROOKLYN . BRONX
Elizabeth Catlett: A Politically Aware Trailblazing Artist
By Stacey Ann Ellis, Prod. The Blackwash Televised Art Gallery
"I have always wanted my art to
service my people - to reflect us,to relate
to us, to stimulate us, to make us aware of
our potential."
- Elizabeth Catlett
hose of you who are familiar with
the Invisible Man sculpture should
take the time to really familiarize
yourself with the creator and her career.
Elizabeth Catlett was born April 15, 1915,
leaving this world in 2012 at 96 years old.
Elizabeth witnessed the African American
struggles, the Depression, the McCarthy
years and the evolution of society and pol-
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itics into the technological age. Through
her works and life she shared the strength
and plight of women, African Americans,
the downtrodden and the struggles of
artists. It is sad to think that this talented
woman won a scholarship to Carnegie
Institute of Technology and was refused
matriculation because of the color of her
skin. Alice Elizabeth Catlett then opted
for Howard University and graduated
from the university cum laude. She
earned her MFA at the University of
Iowa. Ms. Catlett taught at Dillard University in New Orleans. She then met and
married famous artist Charles White.
Their marriage lasted 5 years. After the
divorce Ms. Catlett moved to NYC,
taught at George Washington Carver
School in Harlem and studied with Russian sculptor Ossip Zadkine. Then came a
major turning point in her life. Ms.
Catlett went to Mexico on a fellowship
where she met and married Mexican
weaver, musician and artist Francisco
Mora.
In Mexico, Ms. Catlett was
offered and accepted an opportunity to
work at the Taller de Grafica Workshop
for Murals and Graphic Arts. It is unfortunate that this was during the McCarthy
years. Like many creative arts organizations during this time of the "Red Scare",
the TGP was considered a Communist
organization resulting in Ms. Catlett being
considered an undesirable alien by the
U.S. Embassy. She was arrested during a
railroad worker's strike. Did Ms. Elizabeth Catlett let this stop her? No way. As
do so many strong committed artists she
marched on, giving up American Citizenship and becoming a citizen of Mexico as
well as the first female Department Head
of Sculpture at the N.A. University of
Mexico School of Fine Arts. Ms. Catlett's
work is now seen around the world - The
High Museum in Atlanta, The Museum of
Modern Art in Mexico City, The National
Museum of Prague, The Metropolitan
Museum of Art and MOMA in New York
City.
If there is a lesson to be learned
from this prolific woman artist it most
definitely is that outstanding art has a job
to do and that outstanding work will speak
for itself and its creator, no matter who
the creator is and no matter what anyone
says or thinks about the creator. We
thank you Elizabeth Catlett for your persistence, commitment and strength.
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"THE SOUNDS OF HARLEM" Music Revue
PRESENTS
"JAZZ MASTERS IN HARLEM"
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With The Phil Young Experience
at "Upstairs At The Dino" DINOSAUR BBQ
700 West 125th Street
FEATURING
Bill Saxton-Saxophone, Alex Blake-Bass, Neil ClarkePercussion, Phil Young-Drums and
Future Master Solomon Hicks-Guitar
Plus Special Guest Musicians and Vocalists
Roscoe Orman-Master of Ceremonies
SHOW STARTS-7PM
Music Charge - $20.00 per person
COMPLIMENTARY BUFFET SERVED 6:30 PM to 8:00PM
Featuring Selected Items From Dinosaur BBQ Famous Menu
PARKING DIRECTLY AROUND THE CORNER 125th Street
and WESTSIDE HIGHWAY
Produced by ELC Productions, Inc. &
The Phil Young Experience
For More Info and Reservations:
Emmett Causey-917-742-1239
and/or Phil Young-646-399-8362
Thursday, November 21, - 7pm
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Follow Your Doctor’s Orders for Better Health
By William Gillespie, MD
hether you or your children are
taking a short-term antibiotic or
daily medication, it is important
that you do not alter your treatment plan
against your physician's recommendations.
Prescription guidelines exist to
keep your body running at its optimal
state both during and after an illness.
Skipping doses of medication or stopping
medication altogether can jeopardize your
health and make recovery difficult. In
some instances, it can cause serious - even
deadly - consequences.
For instance, the most important
way to control your asthma is by the carefully planned use of treatments agreed
upon by your doctor or asthma nurse.
Medications that prevent asthma symptoms from triggering need to be taken on
a daily basis because their protection
builds up over time. By stopping your
asthma medication or skipping doses, you
increase the likelihood of having a serious, life-threatening attack.
If you are taking an antibiotic,
never stop taking the prescribed medication when you begin to feel better. You
must take all of the medication as prescribed. To make sure you are taking your
medication correctly, the Food and Drug
W
Administration recommends that you ask
your doctor or pharmacist the following
questions:
* Why am I using this medicine?
* How long should I use it?
* What should I do if I have
problems or side effects?
* Should I take it on an
empty stomach, or with food?
* Is it safe to drink alcohol
with it?
* How do I store it?
* Is there a preferred time of
day to take the medication?
* What should I do if I forget
to take it?
Millions of people do not take
their medication correctly, so do not
assume you know the answers to these
questions. Doing so could put your health
and life at risk.
If you're bothered by side effects
from a certain medication, talk to your
doctor about your concerns. Your doctor
may be able to change your medication or
adjust your dosage.
If medication cost is a problem,
your physician may be able to substitute a
less expensive, generic drug or suggest
other ways to save on prescriptions costs.
Generic drugs can cost 30 to 80 percent
Merck and The American College of
Endocrinology Offer “Game Plan”
To Help Patients “Tackle Type 2 Diabetes”
early 26 million Americans
live with diabetes, and 90 95% have type 2 diabetes.
For many of these people, managing blood sugar can feel overwhelming. Not only do they need to
manage high blood sugar, but they
should also be aware of ways to
manage low blood sugar, which can
make a person feel dizzy, shaky and
sweaty.
Certain diabetes medications, skipping meals, irregular
meal times or excessive exercise
may cause low blood sugar, and if
it's not treated quickly it can have
serious consequences such as fainting and could require emergency
medical care. Since a low blood
sugar episode can happen at any
time, including while driving, exercising, or while at work, it's important to know the causes and
symptoms, and have a diabetes
management plan in place.
With that in mind, the American College of Endocrinology
(ACE) and Merck teamed up to cre-
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ate The Blood Sugar Basics Game
Plan, a step-by-step educational
program designed to help educate
people with diabetes, their families
and their loved ones about the
importance of controlling high and
low blood sugar as part of a successful diabetes management plan.
"One of the toughest things
about managing type 2 diabetes can
be the feeling that you have to
change everything about your
lifestyle, all at once," says Dr. Etie
Moghissi, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University
of California, Los Angeles. "That's
why we've developed The Game
Plan, available on BloodSugarBasics.com, to offer easy-to-understand goals to help people with type
2 diabetes make important lifestyle
changes and help manage both high
and low blood sugar.”
BloodSugarBasics.com
offers resources to help work with a
health care provider to develop a
"game plan," including diet, exercise and if appropriate, medication.
less than brand-name drugs, so it may be
worth asking if there is one available to
take.
If your schedule causes you to
miss doses, try daily dosing containers or
set reminders on your computer or phone.
Various apps exist for smartphone users
that allow you to set medication
reminders, and even connect you to your
local pharmacy to refill prescriptions.
It is important to take medication
as prescribed. Keep healthy by staying on
track.
William Gillespie, M.D., is Chief
Medical Officer of EmblemHealth.
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TECHNOLOGY
HARLEM . QUEENS . BROOKLYN . BRONX
Need a Personal Assistant? Try These 9 Apps!
By Ron Stephenson
hile some argue that our
society has become
obsessed with our smartphones, there's no denying that
apps add many conveniences to
our lives. As we juggle careers,
family, healthy living, friendships,
and so much more, incorporating
money and time-saving solutions
into our lives is necessary.
Recently, Mashable.com
published an article, "These 11
Apps Will Supercharge Your Personal Life." After reviewing the
list and researching many of the
apps, I agreed. Here are a few of
my favorites that are available for
both iOS and Droid users.
Cozi Family Organizer
Cozi is a shared family calendar with shopping lists, events
and to-do lists. It will keep you
from buying milk twice and make
W
sure you don't schedule a company
dinner on top of your son's soccer
game. Enough said.
Orange Diary Pro
Orange Diary is an oasis for
your personal life. Post photos,
voice memos, to-do lists and more,
just for yourself and your own reference. You can export to Google
Drive or back up with Dropbox so
you won't lose your memories.
Price: $1.99
Evernote
Whether you're making
memos for yourself to remember
later or brainstorming with a team,
Evernote's mobile app keeps you
connected and syncs to every platform.
Goodreads
Looking for your next literary destination (I mean book)?
Check out what your friends have
read and what they thought with
Goodreads. The app allows you to
scan book barcodes to add to your
"to read" list so you'll never reach
the end of one book without having another on deck.
HelloWallet
Budgeting is hard, but HelloWallet takes out the tedium. You
can sign up with your bank
accounts and sort transactions to
better understand your spending
habits. If your bank doesn't have an
awesome app, this is a great way to
stay on top of bills and account
balances on the go.
Manilla
Manilla helps you keep
track of bills from anywhere. This
one will save you from late fees -well worth it.
Meditation Oasis
You might not have time or
patience to sit in order to clear
your mind, but this walking meditation app will guide your mental
journey to stillness and peace
Quibly
Quibly is a new Q&A site
with a responsive design, specifically for parents. As a parent you
might spend less time behind a
computer and more time at soccer
games so you'll appreciate the ability to find answers to just about
anything, from fellow parents,
when you need them.
A HIIT Interval Timer
Do you plan your own
workouts? This interval timer can
be set up to your personal routine
to keep you honest so you don't
bum out on reps (like me).
Right Black at Ya!
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EVENTS
Audelco Announces 2012-2013
Vivian Robinson/Audelco Awards
Nominees
UDELCO was established in 1973 by Vivian Robinson, to generate more recognition, understanding
and awareness of the arts in African-American communities; to provide better public relations and to
build new audiences for non-profit theatre and dance companies.
For the past 41 years AUDELCO has promoted and celebrated African-American involvement in
American Theatre. The Vivian Robinson/AUDELCO Awards known as the "VIV", has become the pre-eminent recognition for African-American Theatre Artists.
This year's awards will be held on Monday, November 25th, 7pm, at the Symphony Space/Peter
Jay Sharp Theatre, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street.
Serving as Co-Chairpersons are dancer and choreographer Carmen de Lavallade, actor and comedian Roscoe Orman, playwright, producer and director Aduke Aremu and actor Jerome Preston Bates.
For more information please go to the website: www.audelco .net
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The 2012-2013 VIV Award Nominees
LIGHTING DESIGN
Melody A. Beal (Iced Out, Shackled and Chained)
Scott Borowka (Dreamgirls)
James Carter (The Importance of Being Earnest)
Rui Rita (The Piano Lesson)
Colin D. Young (Detroit '67)
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL
- FEMALE
Jennie Harney (Pearl)
Dion Millington (Dreamgirls)
Debra Walton (Storyville)
Zakiya Young (Storyville)
SET DESIGN
Michael Carnahan (The Piano Lesson)
Chris Cumberbatch (Iced Out, Shackled and
Chained)
Jaime Durant (The Obeah Symphony)
Neil Patel (Detroit '67)
Harlan Penn (Dreamgirls)
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL
- MALE
Oscar Aguirre (Dreamgirls)
Michael Leonard James (Storyville)
Isaiah Johnson (Far from Heaven)
Caliaf St. Aubyn (Dreamgirls)
COSTUME DESIGN
Gail Cooper-Hecht (The Importance of Being
Earnest)
Esosa (Detroit '67)
Joey Haws (Dreamgirls)
Karen Perry (The Piano Lesson
Nicole Wee (Storyville)
SOUND DESIGN
Fitz Patton (Choir Boy)
Shane Rettig (Detroit '67)
David Van Tieghem (The Piano Lesson)
Michael Wimberly (Iced Out, Shackled and
Chained)
David D. Wright (The Importance of Being Earnest)
DIRECTOR/DRAMATIC PRODUCTION
Trip Cullman (Choir Boy)
Kwame Kwei-Armah (Detroit '67)
Robert O'Hara (Wild With Happy)
Ruben Santiago-Hudson (The Piano Lesson)
Jeffrey V. Thompson (Iced Out, Shackled and
Chained)
DIRECTOR/MUSICAL PRODUCTION
Bill Castellino (Storyville)
Keith Lee Grant (Dreamgirls)
Ben Harney (Pearl)
Mark Harborth (Dreamgirls)
Andy Sandberg (Shida)
PLAYWRIGHT
Colman Domingo (Wild With Happy)
Tarell Alvin McCraney (Choir Boy)
Dominique Morisseau (Detroit '67)
Kisha T. Spence & Mo Beasley (Iced Out, Shackled and Chained)
Karl O'Brian Williams (Not About Eve)
SUPPORTING ACTOR
Chuck Cooper (The Piano Lesson)
Jason Dirden (The Piano Lesson)
Patrick Mitchell (The Obeah Symphony)
Gary E. Vincent (Sowa's Red Gravy)
Charles Weldon (The Great MacDaddy)
SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Araba Brown (The Great MacDaddy)
Crystal A. Dickinson (The Call)
Brittany Erin (Finding Home)
Toni Seawright (Sowa's Red Gravy)
Sharon Washington (Wild With Happy)
MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF THE YEAR
Dreamgirls (Gallery Players)
Dreamgirls (Harlem Repertory Theatre)
Pearl (Suite Roots LLC)
Shida (Shida Productions LLC)
Storyville (York Theatre Company)
OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE
Choir Boy (Manhattan Theatre Club)
Circumstances (HADLEY Players)
Detroit '67 (CTH/NBT/The Public Theater)
Iced Out, Shackled and Chained (National Black
Theatre)
Not About Eve (Braata Theatre Workshop)
Plenty of Time (New Federal Theatre)
SOLO PERFORMANCE
Bryonn Bain (Lyrics from Lockdown)
Jeannette Bayardelle (Shida)
Perri Gaffney (The Resurrection of Alice)
LEAD ACTOR
Brandon J. Dirden (The Piano Lesson)
Colman Domingo (Wild With Happy)
Anthony Gaskins (Honky)
J. Kyle Manzay (The Great MacDaddy)
Michael Rogers (Breakfast with Mugabe)
LEAD ACTRESS
Debra Ann Byrd (The Importance of Being
Earnest)
Rosalyn Coleman (Breakfast with Mugabe)
Eisa Davis (Luck of the Irish)
Lonette McKee (Sowa's Red Gravy)
Roslyn Ruff (The Piano Lesson)
BEST REVIVAL
Benefits (HADLEY Players)
Plenty of Time (New Federal Theatre)
The Great MacDaddy (Korner Theatricals/Negro
Ensemble Co.)
The Importance of Being Earnest (Take Wing and
Soar/New Heritage Theatre Group)
The Piano Lesson (Signature Theatre Company)
DRAMATIC PRODUCTION OF THE YEAR
Choir Boy (Manhattan Theatre Club)
Detroit '67 (CTH/NBT/The Public Theater)
Iced Out, Shackled and Chained (National Black
Theatre)
Not About Eve (Braata Theatre Workshop)
Wild With Happy (The Public Theater)
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CHOREOGRAPHER
Mercedes Ellington (Storyville)
Keith Lee Grant (Dreamgirls)
Elyse Daye Hart (Dreamgirls)
Dyane Harvey (Iced Out, Shackled and Chained)
CB Murray (Pearl)
OUTSTANDING MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Andrew Arango (Dreamgirls)
Charles Czarnecki (Pearl)
William Foster McDaniel (Storyville)
Ryan Touhey (Dreamgirls)
Jesse Vargas (Shida)
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HARLEM . QUEENS . BROOKLYN . BRONX
Don’t Let Cyber Grinches Ruin Your Holiday
By Jason Alderman
'm usually in too much of a
Thanksgiving food coma to hit the
sales on Black Friday, but millions
of other Americans somehow find the
energy. Last year, 89 million people
took advantage of Black Friday sales
(57 million of them online), while an
estimated 247 million shopped
throughout the four-day weekend, as
stores increasingly have opened their
doors on Thanksgiving itself.
In addition, millions of bargain
hunters spent another $2 billion on
Cyber Monday, so it's clear that online
holiday shopping is here to stay.
Unfortunately, cyber criminals have
zeroed in on this trend and are redoubling their efforts to separate shoppers
from their hard-earned cash.
Whether you're shopping
online by computer, smartphone or
tablet, here are some common cyber
scams to watch out for and security
precautions to take:
Tips for buying gift cards:
* Only buy from secure websites of trusted retailers (look for an
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"s" in the "https://" web address and a
lock symbol).
* At walk-in stores, only purchase cards from employees who have
them locked up. Avoid cards at unattended display racks, since thieves can
scan the card's unique serial number;
then, after you've loaded it with cash,
drain its value with online purchases
before the recipient has a chance to
use it.
* Never purchase deeply discounted cards or event tickets from
online marketplaces like eBay or
Craigslist - chances are good that the
cards are counterfeit or were stolen.
Most retailers offer holiday
sales as a way to boost their year-end
bottom line. If you've "liked" a product or store on Facebook or Twitter, or
have signed up to receive their emails,
you may well get genuine offers for
steep discounts or last-minute sales.
But beware of bogus offers
from sites that mimic those of legitimate retailers. They could be:
* Trying to harvest your credit
card number and other personal information to make illegitimate charges to
your account or open new accounts in
your name.
* Attempting to sell you counterfeit or stolen goods.
* Trying to gain access to your
social media profile to log into other
accounts tied to it, or to post illegitimate offers purportedly endorsed by
you to lure in your friends.
Another common scam is to
send an email claiming a courier is
trying to deliver a package or there's a
problem with your order. You'll be
told to click on a link to get details
and will likely be asked to reveal
account or other personal information
to verify. Unless you previously provided them your email address, this is
probably bogus.
A few additional holiday-related security tips:
* When shopping online,
avoid pop-up ads touting incredible
deals. If you think it might be real, log
into the retailer's website yourself to
see whether the deal is posted.
* Hackers create realisticlooking web addresses that, when
clicked, take you to a bogus site that
can infect your device with malware
or install a Trojan Horse program to
steal your personal information. To be
safe, let your cursor hover over web
addresses you didn't type in yourself
and look for misspelled or weird-looking sequences of characters.
* Before completing an online
order, visit the site's "Contact Us" and
"Terms and Conditions" pages for
their phone number, mailing address,
return policies, etc. Phony sites often
either don't have such pages or they're
filled with easy-to-spot errors.
Don't let the prospect of getting a great deal on Black Friday
allow you to drop your guard against
scammers who would love to fill your
stocking with coal.
Jason Alderman directs Visa's
financial education programs. To Follow Jason Alderman on Twitter:
www.twitter.com/PracticalMoney
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Holiday Tech Gift Guide for the Man in
Your Life
(Statepoint)
oliday shopping for the special guy in your life can be
taxing -- especially if you
aren't quite sure where your relationship is going yet! Whether you just
started dating or you've been married
for years, knowing the rules of gift
giving can help ensure you're giving
your gent a great, yet appropriate gift.
Here's a helpful holiday guide
to finding the perfect tech gift for
your guy -- at every stage of a relationship:
Newly Dating
When you first start dating,
you'll want to get him something
nice, but not freak him out by spending too much money.
Think about accessorizing his
mobile electronics collection while
making his life easier with portable
power. The Justin Power Case by
Innovative Technology is a lightweight case that protects an iPad
while giving it and all your other
H
mobile devices a boost through the
case's universal USB charging port
and built-in rechargeable slim-line
battery.
The Boyfriend
Whether he is a bystander or
an adventurer, if your boyfriend likes
his music, podcasts or sports stats
wherever he is, a Bluetooth enabled
water-resistant speaker, such as the
Slingshot Speaker from BlueFlame,
allows him to bring his music and
news in the shower, to the beach, by
the pool, or tailgating at his team's
game.
Is he an active mobile guy?
Consider upgrading his uncomfortable, lower quality earbuds with the
Munitio SV Mobile Performance Earphones. Ideal for runners, bikers,
snowboarders, or any weekend warrior, these gift-priced buds also offer
an in-line mic for calls on-the-go.
The Newlywed
Want to spoil your husband
during your first holiday season as a
married couple? For serious audio
fans, consider a pair of SVS`s Bookshelf Speakers, which provide a massive soundstage with refined
acoustics so you'll never need a night
out at the movie theater again.
The Hubby
When the focus has shifted
from spoiling your husband to spoiling the kids, look for a gift that benefits the home and prevents the need
for that "honey-do" list. A high-quality silent garage door opener is the
perfect home improvement gift for
you, for him, for the house. Look for
an energy-efficient model with safety
features that's also battery backup
compatible, such as those from Linear.
Empty Nesters
If your kids have moved out,
now is the time to travel and enjoy
the fruits of your labor. Transform
your space into a high-tech smart
home and give the gift of peace of
mind for those times when you're
away.
A Control4 home automation
system lets you monitor and remotely
manage your home's lighting, climate
control and security from the company's MyHome app on your smartphone or tablet from nearly anywhere
in the world. When you are home,
enjoy the benefits of an automated
system that can control your home
theater, music and intercom.
This holiday season, give your
man a present that not only complements his tastes, but complements
your relationship as well.
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YOUTH
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Celebrates New Children’s Book with Students
eading Is Fundamental (RIF), the
nation's largest children's literacy
organization, hosted a special literacy celebration featuring basketball legend and best-selling author Kareem
Abdul-Jabbar on the morning of November 14. Abdul-Jabbar spoke to students in
grades 4 - 6 who were part of the St.
Aloysius Education Clinic, a RIF program in Harlem that provides educational
programming and academic support to
students throughout New York City. He
read excerpts from his new children's
book Sasquatch in the Paint and discussed
themes from the book, including courage,
friendship, and teamwork.
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NAACP New York State
77th Annual Convention
he Hon.Hazel Dukes, President, officers and members of
the NAACP New York State
Conference and Officers of the
NAACP invited all church officers,
and community leaders, and NAACP
members to join them when they convened the NAACP New York State
Conference 77th Annual State Convention on October 11th-13th at the
Crown Plaza Syracuse Hotel, Syracuse, NY.
AT 12:00 noon On Friday
October 11th opening day of the convention, and over the entire weekend,
guest Included the Hon. Stephanie A.
Miner, Mayor, Syracuse; Hon.
Samuel D. Roberts, Assembly Member, District 128-D; Preston Fagan,
President, NAACP Syracuse; Reverend Phil W. Turner, Senior Pastor,
Bethany Baptist Church; and; Honorable Linda R. Ervin Democratic Floor
Leader Onondaga County, NY;Legislature; Hon. Van B. Robinson, President Syracuse Common Council and
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During the three-day Convention, participants joined workshops
that focuses, specifically, on the
Affordable Health Care Act and how
it affects the uninsured and the under
insured. Participating in the discussion about health included experts
Dr. Jaime R. Torres, DPM, MS and
Kelvin S. Sapp, MPH, NYS Department of Health. The education workshop was lead by Dr. Lester W.
Young, Jr., Ed.D, Regent At- Large,
Board of Regents, University State of
New York and Sharon Contreras,
Superintendent, Syracuse City School
District. In addition there were workshops on the Voting Rights Act, Gun
Violence in the Community, and
much more.
In addition, Gloria Benfield,
Membership Chair, NAACP New
York State Conference invited all
participants to take out a membership
with the NAACP.
(l-r) Lakeview Youth Advisor; a youth attendee; Hazel N. Dukes, President, NAACP New
York State Conference; and Beatrice Bayley, President NAACP Lakeview Branch, celebrate at the 77th Annual NAACP New York State Convention, held in Albany, NY
Founded in 1909, The National Association for the Advancement
of Colored People (NAACP) is the
nation's oldest and largest civil rights
organization. Its half-million adult
and youth members throughout the
United States and the world are the
premier advocates for civil rights in
their communities, conducting voter
mobilization and monitoring equal
opportunity in the public and private
sector.
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LIFESTYLE
HARLEM . QUEENS . BROOKLYN . BRONX
Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle & Stuff:
”Tis the Season!”
By Audrey Adams
is the season to be . . . generous. Thanksgiving is next
Thursday and then, we are off
to the start of the rest of the holiday
season. I love this time of the year.
Memories of past holidays with family and friends flood my mind. There
are visions of huge festive meals and
gifts piled high underneath the
Christmas tree, the giggles of delight
and squeals of discovery . . . . and a
warm and cozy home with loving
parents. Then there are the daily
images on the news, of men, women
and children standing in long lines
waiting for a holiday meal or bags of
food. All very disconcerting when
commercials aired throughout television programs are urging us to buy,
buy, buy! Economic indicators will
be released by the government to let
us know that if we don't spend
money this holiday season, that the
economy might suffer. Tell that to
those without jobs or those who lost
their homes and are on the street.
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My goodness, they would have you
think that you and you alone will
rescue the economy if you spend
your hard earned money during
these few weeks of madness! Instead
why not focus on the mess that our
politicians created to precipitate the
increased numbers of lost jobs? Oh,
if only the good tidings would last
year-round!
What seems to be true though
is that the holidays always seem to
bring out the generosity of the
human spirit. Organizations host
holiday dinners for those less fortunate, gifts are collected for the children of the less fortunate and for a
few short weeks life gets a little better for them. What about the rest of
the year? Their needs are still the
same. They still sleep in homeless
shelters, under bridges, in cars and
go without food and other life necessities; needless to say, money is
scarce. They won't be shopping until
they drop! Living from day to day
takes up most of their time.
So, while you are enjoying
your holidays, remember that life
doesn't really change much for people who struggle everyday just to
survive. Be thankful that you enjoy
life's basics. Be thankful for your
health. If you can find it in your
heart to remember the less fortunate
during the holiday season; then you
can surely find it in your heart to
remember them the rest of the year.
Be as generous as you can every
season because poverty never takes
a holiday. Think about it. See you
next week.
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This week on TALK! with
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Association/American Stroke Association is my guest. One in six people worldwide will have a stroke in
their lifetime. In the United States
alone, someone has a stroke every
40 seconds. The American Heart
Association and American Stroke
Association urges those who care for
others and the general public to
learn the stroke warning signs, since
bystanders often encounter
strangers having a stroke, and need
to act fast in a stroke emergency.
Visit TALKWITHAUDREYcom and checkout my online radio
show, TALK! with AUDREY for a
weekly interviews that will inform,
motivate and inspire you. Tune in to
listen to a live broadcast of TALK!
with AUDREY . . . every Tuesday
from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Harlem's
WHCR 90.3 FM.
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LITERARY CORNER
“Letters to an Incarcerated Brother”
By Hill Harper
Review by Terri Schlichenmeyer, Harlem News contributor
ou figured you had a lock on
things. Sell or steal a little
something. Hold for somebody,
"borrow" a car, gain respect. Make a little money and it'd be all good, right?
Now that lock you had… has
you. You're in prison and it's a whole
new world in there, one you're not sure
you can survive. But when you read
"Letters to an Incarcerated Brother" by
Hill Harper, you'll see that you have
choices.
It's no secret that there are more
people in American prisons than ever
before. "In less than thirty years," says
Harper," our prison population has
mushroomed." But though statistics
show that offenders are likely to return,
Harper says "there is hope and there are
solutions." This book lays them out.
When Harper was contacted by
an old friend who landed in "county," he
admitted to the young man that he "didn't know what to say." Harper believes
himself to be a problem-solver. He had
no answers that time, but he quickly discovered some.
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First, he says, find mentorship.
You can't go it alone, so look for someone you want to make proud. Consider
prison as a place to "make… tune-ups
and adjustments" in your life, but
remember that "you need to be prepared
to change."
Stay patient, even though it's
hard and even though you don't always
understand what's to come. Sometimes,
"it's more important for you to simply
understand you." Learn to keep your
mind free, even if your body is not.
Get as much education as you
can: get your GED, look for college
coursework that's available to incarcerated students, and read. The time you
spend in prison shouldn't go to waste;
use it to better your mind.
Stay in your children's lives any
way you can. Keep away from prison
gangs and trouble; it's only going to
make things worse. Learn not to take
things personally. Understand that real
men do ask for help when they need it.
Eliminate disrespectful words from your
vocabulary, particularly in reference to
women. Set goals. Learn to apologize
and embrace change. Be a leader.
And do not "micro-quit."
In his introduction, author Hill
Harper lays out several goals for this
book: among others, to show the importance of education, to offer inspiration
through example, and to explain how to
"beat the odds and avoid returning" to
jail.
Definitely, those goals are
attained but that's not all. Harper offers
words of wisdom from influential contributors to support his ideas. There's
guidance here, help and resources, and
he displays gentle patience, even deference, for his friend - but Harper's
nobody's fool. He's not afraid to call the
man on his lies and half-truths, and he's
not afraid to show frustration. Such realism makes this one powerful book.
This isn't just a reference for
inmates, though. It'll also be a great help
for families, as well as a caution for
boys who are headed for trouble. If that
- or encouragement, sense, or inspiration - is what you need, "Letters to an
Incarcerated Brother" has it locked up.
"Letters to an Incarcerated
Brother"
by Hill Harper
c.2013,
Gotham Books
$27.50 / $29.00
Canada
400 pages
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URBANOLOGY
HARLEM . QUEENS . BROOKLYN . BRONX
“Sacred Geometry”
By William A. Rogers
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MHz, which is a harmonic of light
speed. It is also a measurement of a
wavelength in the standing gravity
wave of the planet.
Further study and experimentation lead to the discovery of the Lost
Cubit measurement. The Lost Cubit
has a natural resonant frequency of
177MHz which corresponds to the frequency of DNA, thereby facilitating
DNA repair and the capability of consciously controlled DNA activation
and ascension.
Thanks to the research done by
Slim Spurling, there are now energy
tools on the market that make use of
ancient Egyptian sacred geometry to
create a healing energy that modern
quantum physic pioneers such as Nikola Tesla (1899) and Albert Einstein(1920) called Scalar Energy or
Zero-Point Energy.
Scalar energy strengthens
chemical bonds within DNA, making it
more resistant to damage. Scalar energy improves the function of the
Immune System; it improves mental
focus and can cancel out the harmful
effects of 60 cycle power line pollu-
tion, electromagnetic fields, radiation
and microwaves.
I was introduced to the healing
tools, at this year's New Life Wellness
Expo. I met a young inventor Jonathan
Tice, who has developed a number of
energy tools using the sacred geometric lengths taken from the great pyramid. I agreed to work with Jonathan
on the marketing of these tools, after
experiencing how effective they were
as healing tools.
If you visit my blog
www.theartofwarogers.com I have a
number of articles on the amazing period in early Egypt where science and
technology was more advanced than
what we have today. The Great Pyramid of Giza still stands, built with science and technology that the modern
world is just discovering.
You cannot truly understand
the amazing intelligence of the culture
that built the Great Pyramid unless you
take the time to google the many features of this magnificent structure,
built with sacred geometric technology. As many of you know, I have been
greatly influenced by the work of
Wayne B. Chandler (Ancient Future)
who provides scholarly research that
points out the many contributions the
early Egyptian culture have made in
the development of mankind.
What is also amazing to me is
in 2013 I am writing about marketing
energy wellness tools constructed by
using sacred geometric forms, a technology that was developed in Africa
(Egypt) around 3000BC; energy tools
that can be used to address harmful
exposure to AM/FM radio waves,
VHF/UHF Televisions waves, Radar,
Microwave ovens and radiofrequency
energy exposure emitted from cell
phones. A true example of, Ancient
Future.
If you would like more information on the energy wellness tools,
send me an email at life@theway2
wellness.info or give me a call at 646
329-6727. I plan to interview Jonathan
Tice and Wayne B. Chandler on my
WHCR 90.3FM Urbanology radio
show (also on line at www.whcr.org)
in the near future, I will keep you
updated.
HERBS ARE NATURE’S MEDICINE:
Men’s Health
yarrow uva ursi marshmallow
By Zakiyyah
s we said in last week's article,
the prostate gland can become
inflamed (prostatitis), enlarged
(causing a sensation of fullness in the
rectum) or infected, causing backache,
impairment of sexual potency, frequent
and/or burning/discomfort/pain upon
urination, recurring flare-ups and sometimes a slight discharge or blood in the
urine.
Drink a full glass of room temperature Alkaline water within 20min of
waking and another glass within the
next hour; another 3-6 glasses throughout the day.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer found in men. It is the second leading type of cancer death in
men, after lung cancer. There is not
enough known about what causes
prostate cancer and how to prevent it.
Yet the disease is treatable if found in
early stages. This can be a challenge,
since prostate cancer can show no
symptoms until it has spread to other
parts of the body. STAY AHEAD OF
THE GAME - GET AN ANNUAL
CHECK UP (+PROSTATE SCREENING).
If you begin to feel any of the
above symptoms here are a few herbal
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tea suggestions (take 2-5 cups daily, for
mild-to-acute conditions):
Urinary tract infection: Black
walnut bark-1/4pt, buchu leaves-1pt,
chaparral-1/2pt, echinacea-1/4pt, plantain-1pt, wild yam root-1/4pt, uva ursi1pt, marshmallow-1/2pt. Men younger
than 50 who have a bladder infection
should see a doctor to determine the
cause (since it is so rare). Men over 50
with recurring bladder infections most
likely need to address their prostate
health while also dealing with the acute
infection.
Prostate cancer: buchu leaves1pt, juniper berries-1/4pt, echinacea1/2pt, golden seal-1/4pt, chaparral-1pt,
kelp-1/2pt, sarsaparilla-1pt, uva ursi1pt, wild yam root-1/4pt, yellow dock1pt, yarrow-1/2pt, black walnut
bark-1/2pt.
Painful urination: buchu leaves1pt, juniper berries-1/2pt, marshmallow-1pt, uva ursi-1pt, plantain-1pt,
yarrow-1/2pt.
CAUTION - do not take juniper
berries if you have any type of kidney
disease or infection. If any of these conditions present, see your doctor immediately. Continued long term use of these
formulas is not suggested.
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he Great Pyramid of Giza was
built using sacred geometry,
which is defined as how the
spirit integrates with matter through
geometric form, structure and design.
The geometric marvels of the Great
Pyramid, the oldest standing structure
in the world, have never been replicated, even with today's advanced technology. It is the only structure in
existence aligned true north with only
3/60th of a degree of error.
When you take in the fact that
the Great Pyramid lies in the center of
gravity of the continents; and it also
lies in the exact center of all the land
area of the world, one can only wonder
about the intelligence of the builders.
The sacred cubit is an ancient measurement found carved in stone just above
the entrance to the King's Chamber
inside the Great Pyramid.
In 1991 the late inventor Slim
Spurling (In the Mind of a Master)
developed a copper ring using the
sacred cubit measurement equaling
20.6 inches. Spurling discovered that
the rings using this cubit length have a
natural resonant frequency of 144
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CHURCH
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CHURCH NEWS:
BEYOND THE MICROPHONE
By Bro. Bill, Host of 3G Experience, WHCR-90.3 FM Gospel Radio
o many questions are left unanswered following the suicide of Rev.
Teddy Parker, Jr., 41 year old Pastor
of Bibb Mt. Zion Baptist Church, in
Macon, Georgia last week. Upon completing his Sunday morning service the Pastor
went home and killed himself. He left
behind a wife, Larrinecia and two daughters. Be supportive of your Pastor. You
never know what troubled thoughts lurk
behind the smile he gives freely every time
you meet him. Have you ever considered
the pressure that Pastors are under. Of
course suicide is not an answer, especially
if one believes in the saving power of God.
We sing songs and are a fount of biblical
clichés, but do we really believe what we
speak?
We are preparing for Thanksgiving celebrations across America. What are
you thankful for? Drop us a line and tell
us what you are thankful for. Remember
as you prepare your Thanksgiving feast,
that there is a family in your building that
will not be celebrating. Be a good neighbor and reach out to someone to join you
in your celebration. Or you could at least
offer a plate!
Controversy has arisen over radio
personality Rush Limbaugh's comments in
regard to the "Democrats are turning
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women into nothing but abortion
machines." There is no controversy. Rush
Limbaugh is entitled to say whatever he
wants to say. You cannot silence him
through letters and protests. This is America and we do have a right to freedom of
speech - no matter how offensive it may
be. The remedy to radio and TV personalities you disagree with is to turn the dial!
LaGree Baptist Church, 360 West
125th Street is offering Thanksgiving
breakfast on Thursday morning. There is
no charge for this meal.
There was a revival at New St.
John Baptist Church, 2409 Lorillard Place
in the Bronx, from Wednesday through
Friday. Rev. Bennie Wright, Jr. is the Pastor.
There was a concert at New Mt.
Zion Baptist Church, West 140th Street in
Harlem last Friday. The concert was a prelude for the 95th Anniversary of the
church.
The Timothy Wright Memorial
Choir honored and celebrated the service
of Apostle Clenso Allen on his 70th Birthday. Apostle has been the choir director
under the late Rev. Timothy Wright and
has continued to serve with his Rev. David
Wright as he continues to do his late
father's work.
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An evening of Praise and Worship
will be held on November 23rd, at Metropolitan AME Church at 58 West 135th
Street, I Harlem. The featured artist will
be K. Joy Ann Allen.
On Sunday, November 17th, Mew
Tabernacle Baptist Church visited Faith
Memorial Baptist Church 1435 Prospect
Avenue, the Bronx, to celebrate the Pastor's Aide Ministry Anniversary. The message delivered by Pastor Hiram Ratliff
inspired and motivated the capacity crowd
at Faith Memorial. Sis. Vergie Hill is the
President of Faith's Pastor's Aide Ministry.
Sis. Lee Alexander, President of the Pastor's Aide League was present with Pastor's
Aider members from across the city.
The Shepherd Ministry of Zion
Baptist Church will celebrate its anniversary on Sunday November 28th, at the
church located at 205 West 144th Street,
Harlem, NY. Rev. Charles Harvin is the
Pastor.
Every Friday night, at 6 PM the
Bible Institute will hold a revival Platform
Service at the Bethlehem Moriah Baptist
Church, 168 West 133rd Street, in Harlem.
Rev. Dr. William L. Watkins, Jr., is the
facilitator.
Operation Prison Gap is now
offering busses from Far Rockaway,
Queens to the state prisons operated by the
New York State Department of Corrections. Busses will leave Friday and Saturday nights from the above location at
10:00pm. Call for reservations. You must
have reservations! Call Mr. Bill at 516582-1373 to reserve a seat
It's beginning to look a lot like
Christmas - more and more each day. The
lights and decorations along the 125th
Street corridor will be turned on this weekend. How many remember the Hotel
Theresa, Frank's Restaurant, The Baby
Grand, Jays and the night life along 125
street? Drop is a line with your 125th
Street memories!
Call 917-903-3232 for reservations and information about Security
Guard Training
Follow us on Facebook (Bro. Bill)
or e-mail us at mrbill903@ gmail.com. Be
a part of the 3G Experience on Thursday
mornings at 6:00am-10:00am. www.whcr.
org. The telephone line is 212-650-6903
for you to call in! If you want to send a letter or card send it to PO Box 446, New
York, NY. 10039.
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POLITICS
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Mayor-Elect De Blasio Announces Transition Committee
Appointments - 60 Leaders Join Transition NYC to Identify Progressive, Competent & Diverse Leadership
ayor-Elect Bill de Blasio the
appointment of 60 experienced leaders and experts to his transition committee that will assist him in building a
progressive, competent and diverse city government.
"These leaders are volunteering their
expertise in every issue and area of municipal
affairs," said Mayor-Elect de Blasio. "Together, they will join Transition NYC Co-Chairs
Carl Weisbrod and Jennifer Jones Austin in
helping me to assemble a team that's devoted
to building one great city where everyone
shares in our prosperity."
"My charge to the transition team is
to identify women and men from every part of
our city and walk of life that share a commitment to progressive and competent city government," said de Blasio. "They will be
advising me based on their wealth of experience and knowledge of specific issue areas and
government agencies."
Transition NYC Co-Chair Jennifer
Jones Austin said, "The transition committee
members come from every slice of civic life business and labor, science and the arts, clergy
and the grassroots, advocacy and the academy
and their contributions will prove invaluable."
Transition NYC Co-Chair Carl Weisbrod said, "The appointment of these distinguished leaders advances Mayor-Elect de
Blasio's commitment to building a government
that will work toward a more just New York,
distinguished by effectiveness and representative of the city they serve."
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The Transition Committee includes:
Transition committee members are
volunteering their time to advise Mayor-Elect
de Blasio during the transition, and are not
seeking to serve in the administration itself.
Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio will be the
109th Mayor of New York City. From his
early days as a young City Hall staffer, to serving on his local school board, to his most
recent position as Public Advocate for the City
of New York, Bill de Blasio has spent his life
fighting to ensure that every New Yorker - in
every neighborhood throughout our five boroughs - gets a fair shot.
Information about Mayor-Elect de
Blasio's transition can be found at www.transition2013.com. Transition NYC launched on
November 6th and already thousands of New
Yorkers have stepped up be a part of this
process. New Yorkers can also follow news
about the transition on Twitter at @nyctransi
Columbia University Medical Center
John Banks, VPof Government
Relations, Con Edison; Board Member,
Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)
Douglas (Doug) Durst, Chairman, The
Durst Organization
Derrick Cephas, Partner, Weil, Gotshal
& Manges; Former CEO and President,
Amalgamated Bank
Herb Sturz, Co-founder, Vera Institue of
Justice
Jeremy Travis, President, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of
New York
Rabbi Michael Miller, Executive Vice
President and CEO, Jewish Community
Relations Council
Pastor Michael Walrond, Jr., Director of
Ministers Division, National Action
Network (NAN); Seventh Senior Pastor,
First Corinthian Baptist Church
Udai Tambar, Executive Director, South
Asian Youth Action (SAYA!)
David Jones, President and CEO,
Community Service Society of New York
(CSS)
Marvin Hellman, President, OHEL
Childrens Home and Family Services
Rev. A.R. Bernard, Founder, Senior
Pastor, and CEO, Christian Cultural
Center
George Gresham, President, 1199SEIU
United Healthcare Workers East
Dr. Steven Safyer, President and CEO,
Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Ken Lerer, Managing Director, Lerer
Ventures; Former Chairman and
Co-Founder, Huffington Post
Imam Khalid Latif, Executive Director
and Chaplain, Islamic Center, New York
University
Marian Fontana, Board Member, Lower
Manhattan Development Corporation,
Families Advisory Council
Tim Armstrong, Chairman and CEO,
AOL, Inc.
Kevin Ryan, Founder and Chairman, Gilt
Pam Kwatra, President, Kripari
Marketing; Executive Committee, Indian
National Overseas Congress
Elsie Saint Louis, Executive Director,
Haitian-Americans United for Progress,
Inc.
Vanessa Leung, Deputy Director, Coalition for Asian American Children & Families
Paula Gavin, Executive Director, Fund
for Public Advocacy
Kim Sweet, Executive Director, Advocates for Children of New York
Dr. Marcia Keizs, President, York
College, The City University of New York
Jukay Hsu, Founder, Coalition for
Queens
Arnie Segarra, Activist and Longtime
NYC Public Servant
Elba Montalvo, Founder, President, and
CEO, The Committee for Hispanic
Children and Families, Inc.
Mindy Tarlow, Executive Director and
CEO, Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO)
Hoong Yee Lee Krakauer, Executive
Director, Queens Council on the Arts
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Jennifer Jones Austin, Co-Chair,
Transition NYC (previously named)
Carl Weisbrod, Co-Chair, Transition
NYC (previously named)
Thelma Golden, Director and
Chief Curator, Studio Museum of Harlem
Dr. Marta Moreno Vega, President and
Founder of Caribbean Cultural Center
African Diaspora Institute
Cheryl Cohen Effron, Founder, Greater
NY; Former President, ATC Management
Karen Brooks Hopkins, President,
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Alexa Avilés, Program Officer, Scherman Foundation; Co-President, Parent
Teacher Association of Public School 172
Zakiyah Ansari, Advocacy Director,
Alliance for Quality Education
Maxine Griffith, Executive Vice
President and Special Advisor for Campus Planning, Office of Government and
Community Affairs, Columbia University
Kate Sinding Esq., Senior Attorney,
New York Urban Program, Natural
Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Hon. Dr. Una S.T. Clarke, Former
Councilmember, 40th District
MaryAnne Gilmartin, President and
CEO, Forest City Ratner Companies
Bertha Lewis, President and Founder,
The Black Institute
Marcia A. Smith, President, Firelight
Media
Ana Oliveira, President and CEO,
The New York Women's Foundation
Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, Senior
Rabbi, Congregation Beit Simchat Torah
(CBST)
Darren Walker, President, Ford
Foundation
Martha Baker, Executive Director and
CEO, Nontraditional Employment for
Women (NEW)
Dr. Katherine LaGuardia, Assistant
Clinical Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Mount
Sinai Medical Center
Dr. Conchita M. Mendoza, Chief of Geriatrics, University Hospital of Brooklyn,
Long Island College Hospital
Cynthia Nixon, Actress, Artist, Activist
Arnold L. Lehman, Director, Brooklyn
Museum
Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director, The
Public Theater
Edward (Ed) Lewis, Founder, Essence
Communications, Inc.
Richard Buery, Jr., President and CEO,
The Children's Aid Society
William Floyd, Head of External Affairs,
Google, Inc.
Meyer (Sandy) Frucher, Vice Chairman,
The NASDAQ OMX Group
Orin Kramer, Founder, Boston Provident
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ACROSS
1. Trigonometry ratio
6. *It offers three games
on Thanksgiving
9. Beauty salon sound
13. Throat dangler
14. Chapter in history
15. Connect by dialing
16. An episode of "The
Brady Bunch," e.g.
17. Boozehound
18. Sty sounds
19. Edit for publication
21. *Thanksgiving cause
for celebration
23. Tokyo, formerly
24. Done to a heart?
25. Loquacious person's
gift
28. Medicinal house
plant
30. Be owned by
35. *You don't want
turkey cooked this way
37. *Running all day?
39. Mekong or Zaire
40. Jack-in-the-pulpit,
e.g.
41. Relating to birth
43. ___ Scotia
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44. Shaped like a cone
46. Stretched ride
47. Capital of Ukraine
48. Catch in a snare
50. Vegas glow
52. Brut, as in champagne
53. Type of carpet
55. Wicked Witch of the
West to Dorothy
57. *Thanksgiving
dessert ingredient
61. *Presidential act
64. Quick
65. Toothpaste type
67. "M*A*S*H" extra
69. Traction aid
70. Swedish shag rug
71. _____ acid
72. Windshield option
73. Asian capital
74. Bowling alleys
DOWN
1. Mutt
2. Ham radio ending
3. "Absolutely!"
4. Circumvent
5. *One of two countries
celebrating Thanksgiving
6. *It fills once again on
Turkey Day
7. "To" follower
8. Wood turning device
9. Gangster's blade
10. "All or ____"
11. Signs
12. Exterminator's target
15. Hotel employee
20. Part of gastro-intestinal system
22. Priestly garb
24. Get-together
25. *Followed with
"amen"
26. Packers' quarterback
27. Force of the blow
29. West Wing's office
31. Clickable text
32. Shaped like an egg
33. "Never say _____"
34. *Meal topper
36. Arab ruler
38. Christening acquisition
42. Washing sponge
45. Last resting spot
49. Sigma ___ Epsilon
51. Everyday
54. Ticked off
56. Swelling
57. End to hostilities
58. Wrinkly fruit
59. Demeanor
60. Surveyor's map
61. Blueprint
62. Thor's father
63. Typical start of workday
66. Part of the beholder
68. As opposed to "sin"
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Stan’s Powerball Numbers
Nov 21 - Nov 27 By Stan Rose
layers timely Daily Nos and Win-4s are
my forte and this column caught the
Win-4 7052 BOXed and the Palindrome
242 straight UP. While writing for the NY
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Now for my next "act" I'm going to
present one of my favorite and strongest TREE
systems that brings home the "bacon" most of
the time- The 3x3x3 TREE system. The reasons why this system is so potent is because of
the way it breaks down the daily number(or
Win-4) into its smallest components and then
finds the winning combo from that process.
Just like Physicists who study the nature of science and the "atom" components, like the protons, electron, muons, quarks, etc. The TREE
system dissects the 3-digits into its positional
digits (e.g. spots 1, 2 and 3) and lowers the
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odds by virtue of the quantity of digits played
and spread out over the TREE formats. Recall
that in the 3-digit game there are three windblown chambers of 10 ping-pong balls each.
The 3x3x3 TREE format allows for 3
different digits per position. Breaking down
those positions mathematically this translates
into about 3-1 odds for you correctly trapping
that winning ball in each of those 3 spots. Take
a look at the history chart now on pp.28 of NY
Lotto News. While that chart is very important
to us in terms of our history of the game, a
player would find it very very difficult to pick
the winning combo straight out of the 1,000
Daily Nos. he sees. But with my 3x3x3 TREE,
picking 3 digits in the first position alone creates just a 3-1 odds factor. And similarly for
the 2nd position and 3rd position for that matter. This kind of play and digit manipulation,
via the 3-1 odds, makes picking the daily number "easier' and more manageable. Thats why
you see my TREE systems hit daily numbers
over the past 30 yrs on a pretty steady basis,
Another key factor why my 3x3x3 TREE is a
very viable system to use is having your own
digit manipulations. Yes, you control your own
destiny by picking the digits you deem ready to
pop.
Moreover, having at least 3 different
digits to implement is crucial to the system too.
The 3 digits create the 3-1 odds. If you add or
subtract digits from the TREE your odds factors increase or decrease, again depending upon
your personal digit "manipulations.' This shows
the feasibility of my TREE system as a useful
tool in trapping correct digits via the quantity
of digits imputted to each of the three positions.
If you start with a 3x3x3 and alter the TREE
formats like 2x3x3 or 3x3x4, then you'll get
different odds. Of course, the more digits, there
merrier, but a price-tag does come with this
tactic. So be mindful that using my TREE systems alongside the price factor, the lowest
being 50c per 3-digit purchase, you have to be
frugal playing the games to conserve your
bankrolls. Now you see some of the aspects of
my TREE that affect winning the daily nos.
games. This week enjoy my 3x3x3 TREE and
lets keep the holiday spirits high with more
"straight " wins from the RoseKnows Nos.
Man. Now here are some HOLIDAY Numbers
to play and if you win, please donate to your
favorite charities. In the 3-digits I like 264,
975, 616, 826, 479, 584, 229, 484, 107. My
Win-4s are: 2943, 7660, 7105, 4525, 8446,
9545, 8696, 9161 1110 and 0010. Good Luck!
NOTE: Don't forget to contact me at
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Stan's Numbers for
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Daily #
Nomatches:
369,071,127,173,284,267,541,526,762,
857
Doublets
177,050,552,553,330,220,661,646,448,
939
Triples:
111, 000, 666, 888
Pairs:
24, 40, 50
Consecutives: 243, 456, 978.
Fill In The Dash-Pick Up The Cash
2_6, 73_, 4_9
Nomatches:
0159,0825,1892,4537,3751,2968,6025,
7236,8527,9132.
Singledromes
0072,0446,2066,4011,6771,5771,7611,
5045,8248,9965.
doubledrome 2244,2277,3993,7711,
8181, 1515, 3030.
tripledrome 1110, 2220, 4464, 8868
Quads:
4444, 5555, 6666
consecutives: 7645, 5463, 7869
Take-5 Balls to Wheel for this week:
(Use Ms.Gail Howard Wheeling Systems)
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01,02,05,08,10,11,17,19,20,21,22,28,31,3
3,37,38.
Horoscopes: November 21 - November 27th
ARIES
Authority issues may
arise early in the week.
You can handle these
thoughts by observing them and letting them go. Listen to some music
that fills you with positive vibrations.
Soul Affirmation: I see myself as a
finisher rather than a starter this
week.
Lucky Numbers: 14, 40, 46
TAURUS
You have strong physical
energy this week. Make the
most of it and get a lot of
the work done that you’ve been meaning
to get around to. This week’s a great
week to get around to it! You’ll be very
pleased at the end of the week with what
you have created.
GEMINI
Passing on knowledge, or
gaining some new knowledge, preoccupies your
fine mind this week. You can teach as
well as learn. Look for a way to combine
these two activities. It will benefit the
many that you attract.
Soul Affirmation: I am uplifted by the
presence of friends.
Lucky Numbers: 7, 28, 29
LIBRA
A practical solution is at
hand to one of your inventions. Give yourself some
space to allow the answer to come to you.
Any repetitive task, such as weeding the
garden or washing the dishes or car, will
be conducive to your receiving the solution.
Soul Affirmation: I know where I’m going
because I know where I’ve been.
Lucky Numbers: 9, 10, 27
CAPRICORN
You may decide to visit a
friend you haven’t seen in a
while, or you may hear from
one while you are at work. How did they
get your number? You’ll be pleased to
connect again with this person.
Soul Affirmation: Things are as I know
them to be.
Lucky Numbers: 9, 12, 48
SCORPIO
AQUARIUS
Details, details, details. They
are cluttering up your vision
of the big picture. Be patient
and deal with one detail at a time. You’ll
soon see your big picture very clearly
again. You are kind, and can be amazingly
tolerant.
You may feel an internal
pressure towards responsibility this week. Go with the
flow on this and the week will be like a
gift. Let your words assist others in
becoming more self-responsible. You are
a good teacher of right actions.
You are full of ideas this
week, and some of them
have practical application.
Pick and choose which ones to test as
you move through your week. Keep a very
positive outlook on all relationships.
Soul Affirmation: Giving is a luxury that a
rich spirit can afford.
Lucky Numbers: 8, 54, 55
Soul Affirmation: I take it easy on myself
this week.
Lucky Numbers: 17, 40, 48
LEO
VIRGO
SAGITTARIUS
Freedom needs may be high
this week. Use your powerful imagination to discover a
way to feel freer in your current situation.
At least in your personal space, let yourself be free and surrounded by objects
and vibes that set your spirit soaring.
Lots of wild ideas may
occur to you this week, and
you may want to act the
mental daredevil. Be patient with those
who are just learning or who want to do
things the way they’ve always done them.
Lead by example.
Money may come to you
from an unlikely source this
week. Keep your eyes
peeled for opportunity. Let your words this
week paint the images of better ways of
being in the world for yourself and for
those under your care.
Soul Affirmation: I speak my mind knowing that truth is my best defense this
week.
Lucky Numbers: 41, 44, 48
Soul Affirmation: When I feel good
about myself, the world feels good to me.
Lucky Numbers: 17, 29, 36
Soul Affirmation: I invest new faith in
everything I do this week.
Lucky Numbers: 6, 23, 46
Soul Affirmation: I find comfort in the
familiar.
Lucky Numbers: 32, 34, 37
PISCES
You are full of ideas this
week, and some of them
have practical application.
Pick and choose which ones to test as
you move through your week. Keep a very
positive outlook on all relationships.
Soul Affirmation: I find comfort in the
familiar.
Lucky Numbers: 32, 34, 37
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Soul Affirmation: I concentrate on the
highest possibilities this week.
Lucky Numbers: 18, 22, 53
CANCER
31
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“Art Is Our Last Hope”
At Bronx Museum
By Howard Giske
aulo Bruscky's exhibition at
the Bronx Museum, "Art Is
Our Last Hope" featured a live
performance piece called "GamePerformance" put on at Macombs
Dam Park, by River Avenue and 161
Street, just south of Yankee Stadium.
On Sunday morning, November 3rd,
at 11 a.m. a group of artists, members of the Bronx Museum staff and
people from the Brazilian consulate
gathered together to put on a strange
soccer game organized by Paulo
Bruscky in person. Everyone had on
a different uniform, so there were no
teams, and later in the game, the
players had two balls on the field.
The game of soccer was dismantled
and turned into individual performance and chaos. Still in the halfhour game, players formed ad hoc
alliances, and mercurial teams
formed and dissolved. This was the
acting out of the fantasy of a soccer
game that had no real teams and
rules and was filled with anarchy. Is
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it natural to have fixed rules in soccer games, or for that matter-in
political games, or are they arbitrary?-is a question that this piece
provokes. Bruscky's performance
art piece is associated with the biennial Performa 13. See http://13.performa-arts.org/?performa-13 for
other performance art pieces including living sculpture, music and
dance that will be performed in New
York City through November 24th.
The in-the-museum exhibition Art is Our Last Hope is the first
solo exhibition of work by Brazilian
artist Paulo Bruscky, and opened on
September 19 at the Bronx Museum.
Antonio Sergio Bessa, Director of
Programs at the Bronx Museum of
the Arts organized the exhibition.
According to Bessa, despite being
one of Brazil's most important contemporary conceptual artists,
Bruscky earned his living working
for a local hospital as a civil servant
for the bulk of his artistic career.
"Paulo Bruscky makes work that
engages everyone, particularly those
left out of the global arts dialogue,"
said Sergio Bessa. Bruscky began
doing art when Brazil was under a
military dictatorship, and felt the
need to protest the government in
some way. He did this through art,
walking through his city of Recife in
Northeastern Brazil, wearing a sign,
"What is Art? What does it do?" in
Portuguese.
Although in a sense this is a
generic, overall protest, it must have
taken some courage to walk around
like that. Bruscky and his collaborators documented his experiments in
performance art, with Bruscky's
photos at the exhibition that show
him running around Recife with his
existentialist phrase on a cardboard
placard.
Bruscky turned his eyes to
the street and to common people,
trying to intervene in their experience with humor and wit. Some of
the sketches on display at the Museum are whimsical sketches from
Bruscky's work at hospitals in
Recife, including sketches from xrays of people's skulls, and of medical equipment. Photos document
Bruscky's interest in Xerox
machines and other copying technology. "Art is Our Last Hope" will be
on exhibit until February 9th. For
more information, please see
http://bronxmuseum.org.
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Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts
2013 Holiday Season Schedule
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songs, dances and elaborate costumes
create a winter wonderland in this
delightful children's extravaganza. Performed in Russian with English subtitles.
Recommended for ages six and up. Tickets: $35-$50
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Co.
Lunar New Year Celebration
Sunday, Jan 26, 2014 at 3pm
Celebrate the Year of the Horse
with this colorful performance that
weaves the grace and splendor of traditional Chinese arts with the contemporary freedom of American modern dance.
Recipient of China's prestigious Golden
Lotus Award, choreographer Nai-Ni
Chen and her company will take you on a
visually delightful, culturally rich tour of
this dynamic 3,000-year-old civilization.
Tickets: $30
Discounts available for seniors,
students, Brooklyn College faculty/staff/
alumni, and groups for most performances.
Founded in 1954, Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn
College presents outstanding performing
arts and arts education programs, reflective of Brooklyn's diverse communities,
at affordable prices. Each season,
Brooklyn Center welcomes over 65,000
people to the 2,400 seat Walt Whitman
Theatre, including up to 45,000 schoolchildren from over 300 schools who
attend their SchoolTime series, one of the
largest arts-in-education programs in the
borough. In 2014-2015, Brooklyn Center will celebrate its 60th anniversary
season, which will correspond with the
opening of the new Leonard and Claire
Tow Center for the Performing Arts at
Brooklyn College.
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts' programs are supported, in
part, by public funding from the New
York City Department of Cultural Affairs
in partnership with the City Council.
Major support for the 2013-2014 season
is provided by: Brooklyn College; Target; Con Edison; TD Bank; National
Grid; Macy's Foundation; Mertz Gilmore
Foundation; TD Charitable Foundation;
the Herman Goldman Foundation; and
The Harkness Foundation for Dance.
Additional support provided by CNG
Publications and The Brooklyn Eagle.
The Sheraton Brooklyn New York Hotel
is the official hotel of Brooklyn Center's
2013-2014 season. Backstage catering is
graciously provided by Applebee's.
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts gratefully acknowledges
generous support from New York State
Assemblywomen Rhoda Jacobs and
Helene E. Weinstein, New York City
Councilman Albert Vann and the Department of Youth & Community Development, New York City Council Speaker
Christine C. Quinn, and Commissioner
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ood Help, a free employment
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elebrate the holiday season at
Brooklyn College with a lineup of
festive and fun performances!In
the spirit of the season, Brooklyn Center
for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College will present an array of music,
dance, theater, and family performances
celebrating the holidays and reflecting
the multicultural diversity of Brooklyn.
* Steve Solomon in My Mother's
Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm Home
for the Holidays
* Dance Theatre in Westchester's
The Colonial Nutcracker
* An R&B Christmas featuring
The Coasters, Charlie Thomas' Drifters,
Blue Magic, and Shirley Alston Reeves
*The Snow Maiden
* Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company's
Lunar New Year Celebration
My Mother's Italian, My
Father's Jewish & I'm Home
for the Holidays
Sunday, Nov 24, 2013 at 3pm
Peace on Earth? Joy to the
World? Not with this dysfunctional family! In the sequel to his Off-Broadway hit
comedy My Mother's Italian, My Father's
Jewish & I'm in Therapy!, master comedian Steve Solomon returns to Brooklyn
to regale us with stories of Christmases
and Hanukkahs past, complete with bickering parents, motherly guilt trips, and
teenage daughter drama. Honest and
hilarious, this one man tour-de-force
yields an afternoon full of side-splitting
laughter! Tickets: $30
The Colonial Nutcracker
Sunday, Dec15, 2013 at 2pm
An annual holiday favorite,
Dance Theatre in Westchester performs
its family-friendly, full-length version of
Tchaikovsky's ballet set in wintry colonial Yorktown, complete with a red-coated mouse army, an enchanted nutcracker
prince, and simultaneous narration to
help young audience members enjoy this
timeless classic. Recommended for ages
four and up. Tickets: $10
An R&B Christmas
Saturday, Dec 21, 2013 at 8pm
Celebrate the holidays with this
concert of chart-topping R&B artists as
they perform their biggest hits, as well as
some Christmas favorites! You'll enjoy
the tight harmonies and smooth vocals of
Charlie Thomas' Drifters ("Under the
Boardwalk," "Up on the Roof"), The
Coasters ("Yakety Yak," "Poison Ivy"),
Blue Magic featuring original lead singer
Ted "Wizard" Mills ("Side Show"), and
Shirley Alston Reeves, original lead
singer of The Shirelles ("Will You Still
Love Me Tomorrow"). Tickets: $45
orchestra, $36 mezzanine
The Snow Maiden
Sunday, Dec 22, 2013 at 4pm
Enjoy this magical Christmas
musical in which a worthy young girl is
transformed by Grandfather Frost (the
Russian Santa Claus) into the beautiful
Snow Maiden. Traditional Russian
Brooklyn Chamber’s Good help Program
Launches ‘25 Jobs in 25 Days’
as Part of Holiday Hiring Drive
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Harlem News Group
HARLEM . QUEENS . BROOKLYN . BRONX
QUEENS
United4Good To
Change the World
ssemblyman William Scarborough
presented a NYS Proclamation to a
very idealistic man who dreams of
changing the world: Anthony Melikhov, at
the Inite4:Good event organized by D.L.
Uma Sengupta and held at the Worlds Fair
Marina Restaurant. Melikhov wants to
teach, empower and help people around
the globe to better their communities and
their lives, to extend kindness to another
and to focus on positivity as a source of
overall wellbeing. These are lofty ideals,
and Melikhov started a non-profit to
accomplish these goals. Bright Futures
International created a curriculum using
hands on programs to promote empathy,
understanding and morality among children and adults worldwide.
Wishing to expand his reach and
impact, this year he created United4:Good,
a charitable coalition which brings together civic minded youth, individuals, nonprofit organizations, small businesses,
Fortune 500 companies, community and
world leaders and celebrities to inspire
charitable participation and acts of kindness on an international level.
United4:Good partnered with the
PVBLC Foundation, which uses the power
of media to drive social change and has
committed $4 million and in-kind media
grants to support non-profits globally.
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Unite4:Good funding affiliates include the
Clinton Foundation, UNICEF, ASPCA,
PeaceEarth Foundation, among many others. High profile supporters include President Bill Clinton, Eva Longoria, Forest
Whitaker, Blair Underwood, Ronda
Rousey, Wilmer Valderrama and many
more.
Over two dozen non-profits participated, including two from the Southeast
Queens Community: Southern Queens
Park Association (SQPA), which provides
social services and stewardship of the Roy
Wilkins Park and Family Center, and 3D's
Aftercare, which provides mentoring,
tutoring, after school programs and summer camp to empower children with higher
self esteem and a greater sense of selfworth and understanding of responsibility.
To learn more about the organization and
find out how you can get involved, check
out their website: www.unite4good.org.
Photo (l-r) : Assemblyman William
Scarborough (4th R)presented a NYS
Proclamation to Anthony Melikhov (5thR),
the founder of Unite4:Good, a charitable
coalition, at the Unite4:Good event, organized by D.L. Uma Sengupta (3rd L) and
held at the Worlds fair Marina Restaurant.
Photo By: Juliet Kaye
Harlem News Group November 21, 2013
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