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HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS 3 Expert Pay Negotiation Tips for Women

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As advocates continue to put gender equity under a microscope and some progress has been made, there’s still a long way to go. The income gap between men and women has yet to be closed, and while employers have a huge role to play in creating a level playing field, many women could advocate for themselves more effectively during salary negotiations.

A recent Randstad US survey found that 60 percent of women have never negotiated their pay. Additionally, roughly half of the women surveyed (51 percent) also said they’re more likely to leave a job because they’re underpaid, rather than ask their manager for a raise.

Asking for more money can be stressful, particularly for women. Research has shown that women have a tendency to both underestimate their value and avoid assertiveness (an essential skill for negotiating). These factors make negotiating more difficult, but no less

important -- which is why you should be extra prepared. According to the experts at Randstad US, here’s how:

1. Know your value. Seventy-four percent of millennials expect a pay raise every year in order to stay at their companies, versus 62 percent of boomers and 66 percent of all

workers. It appears younger generations know their value and aren’t shy about asking for fair compensation when it counts most -- during salary negotiations. Do the same! Take inventory of your achievements, new skills and contributions that demonstrate your value, and be prepared to showcase those once negotiations start.

2. Know your market. Sixty percent of all workers surveyed wish their employers would publish salary or pay ranges for what each role earns across the company. Even if your company doesn’t do this, you’ll still want to familiarize yourself with the going pay rates in your industry. There are plenty of resources online (including Randstad’s comprehensive salary guide) to help with your research.

3. Know when to speak up. Be proactive. If you didn’t receive a raise in your last performance review or if you don’t have formal performance reviews, consider scheduling a meeting with your supervisor to talk about your performance and compensation. Of course, if the company has been cutting budgets or is struggling to meet its business goals, it’s probably best to wait to ask for a raise. Instead, use this time to ask your manager for feedback: What are you doing well? How would they like to see you improve? Show your manager that you want to do your job better, and then go make it happen. Then, revisit that pay conversation a few months later.

Ultimately, the best thing you can do is advocate for yourself. For your employer, it’s all about the return on investment, and if you can make a solid case, most employers are willing to negotiate rather than lose you to one of their competitors.

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Bronx AM Fernandez Partners with Maple Hill Creamery Giveaway 1,000 Cartons of New York Grass-Fed Milk to Community Members in Need E arlier this month, Bronx Assembly Member Nathalia Fer nandez partnered with Maple Hill Creamery to giveaway 1,000 cartons of 100% grassfed organic milk at the ICNA Relief Center at 2141 Holland Avenue, Bronx NY 10462. “The ICNA Relief Cen ter at 2141 Holland Ave is a staple food pantry that has been servicing families for over 3 years,” said Assem blywoman Nathalia Fernandez. “About 300 local families benefit from the ser vice provided by ICNA and the Albanian American Open Hand Association (AAOHA). I have had the pleasure of working with them in the past by helping families in need, and I am so happy to be able to team up with Maple Hill Creamery to provide 1000 cartons of milk. This type of work is integral to the com munity and we are very lucky to have organizations such as ICNA and the AAOHA.”

Founded in 2009, Ma ple Hill Grass Fed was the nation’s first dairy to be third-party certified as 100% grass-fed organic and is now the largest network of fami ly-owned grass-fed organic dairy farms in America, all of which are in New York State. Maple Hill cows are only ever fed grass, never corn or grain, and receive outdoor access 365 days a year.

In contrast to large indus trial dairy farms, Maple Hill’s farming model is predicated on regenerative agricultural farming, which is not only better for the cows and pro duces healthier milk, but also enriches pasture soil, conserves water, and reduc es greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere through carbon sequestration. For 100% grass-fed organic farmers, the regenerative process ultimate ly leads to a more sustainable and financially viable farm with higher quality soil and healthier cows, compared to industrial farms with thou sands of cows that are fed expensive, environmentally damaging corn and grains.

BRONX UPCOMING EVENTS Due to the Coronavirus many events have been cancelled or resched- uled. Please check with the venue in advance before attempting to at- tend any event listed here.

FREE Weekly Live En- tertainment: · Charlies Bar & Kitch- en (112 Lincoln Ave): Ev- ery other Thursday Live music from 7:00-9:00pm; Sundays Brunch with Live Jazz · G-Bar (579 Grand Concourse): Every Mon- day Live Entertainment in- cluding live jazz, DJs and karaoke 7:00-11:00pm · Marriot’s Residence Inn (1776 Eastchester Road): Every Thursday Local Live Entertainment starting at 6:00pm . The Point CDC (940 Garrison Ave.): Second Saturday of every month Acupuncture, Reiki, Bodywork to assist recov- ery 1:00-5:00pm . BMHC (1303 Louis Nine Blvd.): Wednesdays Dance with salsa master José Henriquez from 3:00- 4:00pm . NYBG (2900 Southern Blvd): Create Botanical Crafts, Weekdays 1:30- 5:30pm, Weekends 10:00- 5:30pm

March 9-December 29 9:00-6:15pm Kundalini Yoga and Meditation on the Full Moon

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation classes on the full moon take place even on days that classes are not scheduled. That’s how much In Light Yoga and Health believe in harnessing the energy of the full moon! During the Full Moon there is pres- sure on the human glan- dular system. This pressure can make us emotional and reactionary, or this glandular pressure can be used to accelerate healing on all levels. It is the latter that we want to harness. Full moon ener- gy amplifies both positive and negative thoughts and behaviors. In Light Yoga and Health. 3626 De Reimer Avenue. Single classes are $15.

Now Until March 29 6:00pm Trump Revolution: Im- migration

Through photos, words and multimedia, the BDC exhibition, Trump Revolution: Immigration, opening February 15th, documents the current president’s overturning of decades of American im- migration policy and law, and its profound effects on American society and the lives of millions of im- migrants. 614 Courtlandt Ave. FREE.

Now until March 22 7:00-9:00pm Introduction to the Sci- ence of Reflexology

Introduction to the

Science of Reflexology is an exploration of the fas- cinating world of hand and foot reflexology. From ancient times this heal- ing technology has been practiced by many peo- ple in many forms. There are numerous references to it in the Kemetic (Egyp- tian) Medu Neter (lan- guage) and in the Bible. As a healing technique it is becoming increasingly popular today, and more studied than ever before. In Light Yoga and Health. 3626 De Reimer Ave. $150. March 19 7:00pm New Voices in Latin Jazz

Berta Moreno, jazz sax- ophonist/composer from Spain based in New York City, presents the Berta Moreno Afro-Jazz Soul Project, featuring Berta Moreno (tenor sax/com- positions), Thana Alexa (vocals), Edsel Gomez (piano), Maksim Perepel- ica (bass), and Raphaël Panniër (drums). BMHC. 1303 Louis Nine Blvd. General Admission $7.

THE BRONX COUNCIL ON THE ARTS PRESENTS “CONFIDENCE IN THE FUTURE” A VISUAL EXPLORATION IN TIME AND SPACE CONVEYING CONCERNS AND DREAMS FOR A SUSTAINABLE TOMORROW B RONX, NY, March 10, 2020— The Bronx Council on the Arts presents Confidence in the Future from March 18 – May 27, 2020 at the Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos. As new technologies and materials are manufactured to increase the movement of capital around the world, the environment suffers and individuals become isolated, both intimately and economically. Confidence in the Future showcases eight Bronx artists of now that reflect on the reality of this chaos, while offering new ways for people to relate to each other and our environment. Exhibition artworks employ diverse mediums and formats, including recycled fabrics, tires, paint, collage, and test tubes. Drawing from the wisdom, labor, and traditions of ancestors, the artists explore how we can sustain and heal our planet and communities. Looking to the adaptability of nature and animal life, they illustrate possibilities for hybrid futures.

Throughout the 2020 season, the Bronx Council on the Arts continues to focus on paying homage to socially conscious artwork and to art that comes from artists who are actively engaged in creating a vision of the future and expanding our understanding of the role of resistance. In this season, the Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos is used as a space for reflection and discussion to explore artists’ commitment to social action and movement, and to examine the intersections of art and social justice. PARTICIPATING ARTISTS

Charlie Elo | Daisy Fergusson | Dennis RedMoon Darkeem | Francisco Osorio | Kathleen Greaney | Kim Dacres | Tammy Wofsey | Toisha Tucker

Curated through an Open Call by Bronx Council on the Arts Staff, Arianna Reyes and Rebecca Pristoop

PUBLIC PROGRAMS Opening Reception: Wednesday, March 18, 2020, 6:00-9:00pm

Public Program (Theme to be announced): Thursday, April 9, 2020, 6:00-8:00pm Closing Reception: Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 6:00-9:00pm

Confidence in the Future On view from March 18 to May 27, 2020 at

Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos

450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street

Room C-190 Bronx, NY 10451 longwood@bronxarts.org Gallery Hours: TuesThurs 1:00pm-6:00pm, Monday by appointment

ABOUT THE BRONX COUNCIL ON THE ARTS Founded by visionary community leaders in 1962, the Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) is dedicated to advancing cultural equity in the Bronx. From creative placemaking and arts advocacy to the provision of services for artists and programming for youth and seniors, BCA was the first organization in the Bronx to focus equally on supporting local artists, serving the community, and catalyzing relationships between the two. BCA serves a constituency of some 1.4 million residents, 1,500+ artists and 250 arts and community-based organizations with cultural services and arts programs, including grants, workshops, arts advocacy, and cutting-edge exhibitions. Over the years, BCA has adapted its programs to serve the ever-changing needs of the borough’s cultural ecosystem, evolving into an acclaimed cultural hub for the entire Bronx.

ABOUT THE HOSTOS CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND CULTURE

An integral part of Hostos Community College/ CUNY since 1982, the Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture, which includes two state-of-the-art theaters of 900 and 360 seats each, a black box experimental theater, and a museum-grade art gallery, is a resource for students and faculty in addition to serving the cultural needs of South Bronx residents and neighboring communities. Recognized nationally as a leader in Latin and African-based programming, the Hostos Center creates performing and visual arts forums in which the diverse cultural heritages of its audiences are celebrated and cultivated. In meeting that objective, the Center is dedicated to the development of emerging artists and the creation of new work.