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The COVID 19 Vaccine is now being distributed around the world and a Black Nurse at a hospital in Queens, NY was the first to receive the vaccine in the United States. Dr Fauci also announced that the Modena Vaccine was actually developed in hisinstitute’s vaccine research center by a team of scientists led

by Dr. Barney Graham and his close colleague, Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, or Kizzy Corbett (an African-American woman).

Since I have 4 of the 5 risk factors for COVID, I will be looking forward to taking the vaccine as soon as is available – after I have observed the thousands who would have gone before me for about a month. We will also look forward to the numbers declining and no longer having the threat of a shut down of non essential businesses in early 2021.

2021 is looking like the year of “Hope.” We now have a confirmed new administration coming into leadership of our nation as Joseph Biden was certified by the electoral college today as the winner and next president of the United States, along with the new Vice President elect Kamarla Harris. We can now look forward to restoration of honesty, sanity and the democratic process at work.

“Stay Home for the Holidays” – those are the words being echoed from the President-elect, the Governor, the mayor and the CDC. Resist traveling to be with your loved ones and yes be fearful you may take COVID to them or they may transfer COVID to you. Let us all be as safe as possible and look forward to all the hugging and kissing we can do hopefully next year during the holidays.

Remember to shop with local businesses in the community this holiday season. Many small businesses are trying to recover from the shut down during the Pandemic and they can use your support. Also remember when you shop with businesses in your community it is more likely that money will continue to circulate within your community.

Many of our small business owners live in the community and are raising their family in the community. See some small businesses you can shop with now and throughout the holiday season. (see pages 14-15).

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PONDER THIS! Tis the Right Time to Rejoice

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By Hazel Rosetta Smith

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ife is full of swift transitions, trials and tribulations are a part of the journey, how we handle them is what counts. We cannot help but feel a sense of anxiety when our thoughts are centered on what we cannot do, instead of what is waiting just a breath away.

No need to reiterate the words of that timeless song by Marvin Gaye,

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“What’s going on?” That is a question for which there is no logic or ra-

tional answer right about now. Stop filling your head with thoughts that are not serving any purpose other than to disturb your peace of mind.

Okay, I will say it, we are in the process of unwrapping a hot governmental mess. Thank God for those who step up to the plate to share “good news we can use” and cheery stories of joy and laughter. Tis the season to be happy, and that

means you too. What you do for you is of the utmost importance. If you are good and kind to yourself, some of that kindness will make its way to someone else.

Do not neglect or put yourself aside.

Si se puede, yes, we can…muster up the energy we think we do not have. There is a will deep within you and a way is there as well, waiting for you to heed its beckoning.

Get ready to bust your best step into fantastic, without fear. Whether you know it or not, the wonders of the world are going on all around you. Whatever the circumstance, your present situation might need to be reevaluated. Do not feel guilty to admit that you feel good. It is your right to stand tall and proclaim proudly that you are content and comfortable. A dollar in your pocket does not signify selfishness.

In your darkest moment, the unexpected happened and it feels amazingly marvelous, you are still here. Wisdom is gained by cultivating an attitude of gratitude. We may be alone in our dwelling

places, but loneliness does not deserve contemplation. With or without a mate or significant other, laughter is possible, happiness is plausible and downright good fun is present. All of it is attainable, individually, and collectively.

Throwback your head and let loose a good holla. Life is good. Stay focused on the best of your days and commit to making the rest of your days better than the ones before, because you

believe you can. REJOICE! Make it a Merry Christmas wherever you are and more so, if you know the reason for the season. BE BLESSED BELOVED. [Hazel Rosetta Smith is a journalist, playwright, and director with Help Somebody Theatrical Ministries; retired former Managing Editor and Woman’s Editor of the New York Beacon News; current columnist for Harlem Community News, Inc. Contact: misshazel@twc.com]

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BRONX UPCOMING EVENTS Now Until January 15 Music in Color: The Imagination of Eleanor Alberga This fall, OSL’s Music in Color concert celebrates the music of Eleanor Alberga. Born in Jamaica and currently based in the UK, Alberga composes with a deeply emotional language and structural clarity that has drawn high praise on an international level. OSL musicians will

perform her Jamaican Medley, String Quartet No. 1, and the North American premiere of her Shining Gate of Morpheus for horn and string quartet.

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December 26 1:00-2:00pm Birding: Bald Eagle Watch Winter is a spectacular season for observing bald eagles in New York City parks. See if you can spot any on this adventure with Urban Park Rangers. Social distance guidelines are in effect. Palisade Avenue and Spaulding Lane in Riverdale Park. FREE December 27 1:00-2:00pm Winter Tree ID This program will explore beautiful Crotona Park while learning how to identify trees by the bark, buds, and other distinctive characteristics.

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Crotona Nature Center in Crotona Park. Crotona Park East and Charlotte Street. FREE. December 2 7 12:00-12:30pm Mamie Minch and Tamar Korn

The first of two events filmed at Wave Hill’s Aquatic Garden, this performance features Mamie Minch and Tamar Korn, a duo who are each acclaimed solo performers in their own rights. When performing together, each artist brings their individual knowledge of genre, styles, voices and spirits together, creating an immensely rich, unique, and diverse universe of sound.

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Explore the Native Plant Garden at your own pace and socially distanced, as prerecorded music – performed by choirs of up to 72 voices projected over 24 independent speakers – inspires reflection of love, gratitude, acceptance, and our connection with na-

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The Other Good News from the 2020 Election

By Ben Jealous (TriceEdneyWire.com) - While

In Florida, Nancy Metayer was

politicians who try to delegitimize

President Donald Trump continues

elected to the Coral Springs City

and disenfranchise Black voters.

to hog media attention with his dis-

Commission. An environmental

Our future belongs to Americans

honest “stolen election” claims, we

scientist and public health advocate,

who embrace our destiny as a di-

should devote some attention to the

Metayer is the first Black woman

verse,

good news that a diverse group of

and only the second Black person

democracy.

young progressive leaders were

to serve on the commission in the

elected to office all across the coun-

city’s history.

We all know that everyone doesn’t share that vision. Some are

In North Carolina, Ricky Hur-

fighting it tooth and nail. One of the

tado became the first Latino Demo-

most harmful legacies of the Trump

Next Up Victory Fund supports

crat to be elected to the state legisla-

era is the way that he energized

young progressive candidates who

ture and Nida Allam was elected to

extremists and created a climate in

demonstrate leadership ability and

ed the city’s youngest mayor since

the Durham County Commission,

which people could feel comfort-

a commitment to making positive

1904. He was first elected to the city

making her the first Muslim woman

able expressing their bigotry.

change. Since 2017 we have helped

council in 2011 when he was just

elected to any office in the state.

more than 300 promising and ac-

27 years old—and he had already

Rebecca Mitchell was part of

so important that we invest in young

complished young progressives get

built a record of community service

the success story in Georgia this

people who have a clear sense of

elected to state and local office.

work. Next Up endorsed Scott in the

year. She was elected to House Dis-

where we are, where we need to

Those are all reasons why it is

This year, some of our endorsed

primary election based on his record

trict 106, unseating the powerful

go, and what it will take to get us

candidates were running for of-

of fighting for better schools, work-

Republican House Ways and Means

there. We can’t wait to see the great

fice for the first time. Some were

ing to end gun violence, and im-

Committee chairman.

things these young winners will ac-

running for reelection. Some were

proving opportunities and wages

stepping up to a position of great-

for working families.

In addition to the importance

Ben Jealous serves as president

Christian Menefee became the

ed people in office, the excitement

of People For the American Way

women and more than two-thirds

first Black person and the young-

generated by these candidates can

and People For the American Way

were Black, Indigenous, or people

est person ever elected as District

have “upballot” effects—boosting

Foundation. Jealous has decades

of color. Eighty-five of them will be

Attorney in Harris County, Texas.

congressional and presidential can-

of experience as a leader, coalition

serving their communities in public

Harris County’s population is great-

didates by increasing turnout. Ac-

builder, campaigner for social jus-

office next year, and some of them

er than the population of more than

cording to TIME, part of the story

tice and seasoned nonprofit execu-

will be helping to lead our nation in

half the states. Next Up endorsed

in Georgia this year, where Next Up

tive. In 2008, he was chosen as the

the years ahead.

Menefee as part of a slate of candi-

endorsed 17 candidates was “un-

youngest-ever president and CEO

Here are a few of the 2020 suc-

dates committed to stopping unjust

precedented youth voter turnout.”

of the NAACP. He is a graduate of

cess stories that can give us all hope

police killings of civilians and pro-

The success of so many young

Columbia University and Oxford,

tecting Black and Brown communi-

progressive leaders is a hopeful af-

where he was a Rhodes Scholar, and

ties through greater accountability

firmation that America’s future does

he has taught at Princeton and the

for law enforcement.

not belong to white supremacists or

University of Pennsylvania.

Baltimore City Council President Brandon Scott was elect-

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complish in the years ahead.

of putting a diverse group of talent-

er responsibility. A majority were

for a brighter future.

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multicultural

People For the American Way’s

try this year.

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December 24-28 All Day Still/Moving STILL/MOVING is a triptych of collaborative compositions created by an international working group of artists and writers who formed out of a 3-day virtual workshop, led by Lynne Sachs and Paolo Javier, in May 2020.

During this initial workshop, a cohort of folks from around the world (Uruguay, Ireland, and all across the US) met over Zoom to explore the resonances and ruptures between still/ moving images and written/spoken words.

Inspired by the experience, the participants decided to continue working together and have since made two more collaborative projects over the ensuing months combining language and moving imagery in various forms. There will be a live Q&A with the participants on Dec. 17th at 8:00pm Watch online at maysles.org December 25 12:00pm The Rare Miles Davis Celebrate the holidays with some of the least-known and rare recordings of one of jazz’s greatest icons: Miles Davis. Join online at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem’s Facebook Live. FREE.

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Billie Holiday (Dec 26)

December 26 12:00pm The Rare Billie Holiday The holiday celebration continues with lesser-known and superlative recordings from one of jazz’s icons: Billie Holiday. Join online at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem’s Facebook Live. FREE. December 27 12:00pm The Rare Ella Fitzgerald The holiday celebration continues with lesser-known and superlative recordings from on of jazz’s icons: Ella Fitzgerald. Join online at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem’s Facebook Live. FREE. December 27 7:00pm Kwanzaa Celebration: Regeneration Night The tradition of Kwanzaa at the Apollo continues in 2020 on the Apollo Digital Stage! Since 2006, the Apollo Theater has celebrated Kwanzaa, bringing families and communities together from all of New York’s five boroughs. This year we have witnessed unprecedented disruption - a deadly pandemic, social unrest, economic tumult, an exhaustive presidential race and uncertainty

Ella Fitzgerald (Dec 27)

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Boosting Holiday Cheer at Home During a Socially Distant Season

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n f o r t u n a t e l y, many Americans will be unable to celebrate the holidays with their extended family and friends in person this year, making it all the more important to boost holiday cheer at home.

Here are few festive ideas for getting into the holiday spirit during this socially distant season.

• Don’t skip out on the decorations: You may not be hosting any houseguests, gatherings or big meals, but this shouldn’t be the year to skip out on the fullscale decorating you typically enjoy. Lights, trees, garlands, stockings and wreaths can evoke favorite memo-

ries of past seasons and invite hope for future ones all season long.

You can even set up a video conference to enjoy the camaraderie of decorating with far-off loved ones.

• Deck the halls with music. Add a digital piano to your holiday-scape to help elevate the mood with Christmas carols and other seasonal tunes.

Consider Casio’s line of PX-S console digital pianos, which have a striking design that fit any room, décor and mood.

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erful stereo amplification system.

• Add favorite aromas: Now that you have the sights and sounds of the season covered,

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don’t forget its delicious scents. Your nose will know the holidays have arrived when you bake that first batch of gingerbread cookies or

light candles in scents like evergreen and peppermint. You can even try simmering a pot of water and add aromatic ingredients to it such as cloves, cinnamon sticks and rosemary.

• Send season’s greetings: Set aside an afternoon to compose and send holiday cards.

This end-of-year tradition allows you to reconnect with the people you care about most and can help lend the season a touch of normalcy.

While you may not be making your usual visit to relatives or throwing your annual bash, there are many creative ways to make the most of the season and create happy memories for years to come.

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Push is On to Increase African Americans’ Confidence in COVID Vaccine

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

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ormer President Barack Obama has vowed to take the new COVID-19 vaccination on live television.

Dr. Ebony Hilton, a physician in the critical care and anesthesiology department at the University of Virginia Health, is also publicly taking the vaccine and documenting how she’s coping on YouTube.

On Day 1 of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, Queens, New York, critical care nurse Sandra Lindsay received the first dose of the two-shot vaccine at about 9:20 a.m. EST on Monday, December 14.

What Obama, Dr. Hilton, and Lindsay all have in common is that they are African American.

Intentional or not, the rollout has featured prominent Black people.

The mistrust in medicine and science in the Black community remains palpable for lots of well-founded reasons.

“Truth and transparency are going to start with me,” Dr. Hilton declared. “I want you to see me in real-time as I undergo this process, and as my body adapts as I have this medicine in my body.”

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker, an African American, also urged Black people to get vaccinated.

Baker praised Meharry Medical College President Dr. James Hil10

dreth, one of the world’s leading immunologists and an African Ameri-

kegee experiment, the notorious 40-year study that began in 1932, where U.S. Public Health

one time to do this right, and I’m hoping it’s this time.”

Dr. Anthony Fauci,

have contracted the coronavirus. Some reports indicate that as many as 25 percent of

Over the past several months, the coalition has worked with several Washington com-

can who sat on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s panel that approved the rollout of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine.

“There was an African American doctor that was in charge of the vaccine,” Baker said during a video call.

“I felt more comfortable that he and other African Americans were on the boards to come up with the vaccine.

And he guaranteed that it wouldn’t be another Tuskegee kind of experiment. And he urged Black Americans to use the vaccine.”

Because of the Tus-

officials misled African Americans about their health status.

The study’s participants were infected with syphilis, and health officials withheld treatment like penicillin, leaving some to die.

“The Tuskegee Experiment ended ten years before I was born, and we still have heavy metal laced water in Flint, Michigan, we still have not fixed,” Dr. Hilton offered.

However, she offered optimism about the new coronavirus vaccine.

“So, join me, and I’ll be as open and honest as possible. We have

the nation’s foremost infectious disease physician, also championed the work of Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, an African American scientist, whom Dr. Fauci said was at the forefront of the development of the vaccine.

“So, the first thing you might want to say to my African American brothers and sisters is that the vaccine that you’re going to be taking was developed by an African American woman.

And that is just a fact,” Dr. Fauci remarked.

More than 300,000 Americans have died, and nearly 17 million

COVID-19 victims are African American.

However, that hasn’t stopped the skepticism about the vaccine among many Black people.

“We saw early on that vaccine acceptance and willingness to enroll in vaccine clinical trials were going to be a major challenge,” Dr. Reed Tuckson, a former public health commissioner in Washington, D.C., and the leader of the Black Coalition Against COVID-19, a D.C.based effort to spread information about the virus and potential vaccines to Black Americans, told NBC News.

munity organizations, historically Black colleges and universities, and community leaders, to share information about Covid-19 prevention.

They also drafted a public “Love Letter to Black America” that calls for people to be open to vaccines when they are available.

“The African American community needs to understand that 2020 is not 1930 or 1940,” Tuckson said. “There were no African American physicians or scientists or health policy leaders in the past. Today is a different situation.”

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n Wednesday, December 9th, hundreds of children and adults descended on Jackie Robinson Park to attend “Toytopia: HCCI’s 5th Annual Toy Giveaway!” and the park’s “23rd Annual Lights of Hope Treelighting Ceremony”. In observance of COVID-19 precautions, the festivities were held outdoors, no one sat on Santa’s knee -- instead, children met a walking waving Santa, quickly selected their toys and left enjoying their new gifts. Once again, community unity made this annual event a huge success!

Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement, Inc. (HCCI) co-presented its Toytopia! with the Jackie Robinson Park Conservancy (JRPC), as part of the 23nd Annual Lights

Photos by Nadezda Tavodova Tezgor

of Hope Tree Lighting Ceremony. Walmart supported HCCI, with a generous donation of more than $3000 in gifts!

“This is an especially difficult year for us all, due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Dr. Malcolm A. Punter, President & CEO of HCCI. “So, it was more important than ever, that we take a moment to spread holiday cheer within our community. We are extremely

grateful for our continued partnerships with Walmart and the Jackie Robinson Park Conservancy, which HCCI founded more than two decades ago, that made today a possibility.”

“For 23 consecutive years, we have partnered with HCCI to spark lights of hope in Harlem,” said Sonya Simmons, Chairperson of the JRPC. “And in the midst of the pandemic, we were even

more committed to continue this tradition. Plus, seeing all of the joyful children was truly wonderful!”

Santa Claus was graciously played by the Simmons’ husband Tobius Simmons. HCCI’s volunteer/Community Liaison Carolyn Paul enlisted neighborhood supporters including: Super Foodtown, Starbucks (145th St.), Duncan Donuts (145th St./

Edgecombe Ave.), Duncan Pharmacy, TJ Abrial Systems/Wholesale Dollar Suppliers and Beauty Merchandise), A & J Grocery Store, Taste of Seafood, Fine Fare (145th St), 99-cent Store, Neighborhood Dollar Store and a group of dedicated volunteers who braved the cold to make Harlem’s children smile.

Celebrating 34 years of service, HCCI is an

interfaith consortium of congregations committed to the comprehensive redevelopment of the Harlem community. Since 1986, HCCI has been committed to the holistic revitalization of Harlem by providing economic development opportunities and empowerment of Harlem residents to rebuild their community. To learn more about HCCI programs please visit www.hcci.org.

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Bronx Leaders Feeding the Community During the Pandemic

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1309 Washington Ave, they provided healthy food to the community, They distributed healthy food such as apples, potatoes, celery, cabbage, onion, cream, milk, all kind of different bread, etc.

The team said, “Feeding the community during this pandemic times is important as our Elderly, Family and Friends are struggling trying to feed their love ones. So we decided to come out, on this snowy

day, to bring healthy food to the community.”

They continued, Its important to make sure that our community is taking care of during these hardship. Individuals lost their job, unemployment is run-

ning out for some of us, individuals are struggling to put food on the table, and this time is the most import-

ant time to bring joy. We all need to stick together in these trying day. Blessings to all, Happy Holiday.”

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n December 9th, Princess Lanita Jones District Leader 79th Assembly and Ahmadou Diallo Community Leader brought holiday joy to the Bronx Community. In front of

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4 Ways to Uplift Small Businesses this Holiday Season (Statepoint)

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ith nearly half of all Americans employed by a small business, these establishments need our support more than ever this holiday season and going into 2021.

According to the latest Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index, 46 percent of business owners surveyed have seen a drop in revenue over the past 12 months, with some entrepreneurs seeing even more severe impact.

“Small businesses are at the heart of our communities and the key to millions of jobs,” says Steve Troutner, head of Small Business, Wells Fargo. “Keeping holi-

day spending dollars in local communities is an impactful way to rally around small business owners.”

Wells Fargo is sharing four ways to brighten the season for small businesses: 1. Shop local. While one-stop holiday shopping on leading e-commerce sites can be tempting, the simple act of purchasing something from your favorite local retailer can go a long way in keeping business afloat and money in your community. Returning or exchanging gifts? Ask for store credit instead of cash. It helps keep money with a small business and makes their cash flow more stable.

Many shops have

safety measures in place, such as limiting occupancy or offering contactless pick-up. This year, some cities are even hosting virtual holiday markets, a great way to support local artisans, farmers and more while shopping for loved ones. Check your local chamber of commerce or neighborhood association for details.

2. Eat local. Support your neighbors by dining at locally-owned establishments. Getting takeout or having food delivered? Order directly from the restaurant rather than through third-party sites that take a cut. When it comes to food shopping, opt for neighborhood grocers, which often carry produce from small family-owned farms and oth-

er locally-sourced goods.

Many offer the same curbside pickup and delivery options as major chains.

3.

Uplift diverse-owned businesses.

Keep in mind that minority- and women-owned businesses have been hard hit by COVID-19.

Many are counting on your patronage right now to help them survive the holiday season and into the new year.

To help entrepreneurs stay open and support local jobs, Wells Fargo is deploying approximately $50 million from its Open for Business Fund to Community Development Financial Institutions across 32 states.

The initiative focuses on increasing access to training and flexible cap-

ital that businesses can use for rent, utilities, payroll and other business needs. If you are a business owner looking for assistance and resources, visit wellsfargo.com/ shoplocal to learn more.

4. Shine a light on your favorite business.

Whether it’s expanding outdoor patios and installing heat lamps or updating tech to facilitate contactless checkout, small businesses have had to get creative to stay relevant. One simple way of supporting businesses as they make these changes is to follow them on social media and give positive reviews on websites like Yelp.

As part of its “Many hearts. One community” campaign, Wells Fargo

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3 ways you can support the small businesses that make our city a unique place to live:

is highlighting the determination, resilience and creativity that so many small business have shown in 2020.

“Community has meant everything to me,” says Kadijatu Ahene, owner of Dija’s Touch Designs, which benefitted from Wells Fargo and Local Initiatives Support Corporation working together. “The challenges we’re dealing with have brought us closer. Whether its friends and neighbors checking on me and my girls, delivering food and more, COVID has reminded us that we need each other to move forward in unity.”

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Burdens of COVID Hit Hardest Among Marginalized Students (Statepoint)

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tudents are the greatest hope for the future, but for many, their plans are threatened due to burdens posed by COVID-19. Here are just a few of the issues students and families face today, and steps being taken to address these concerns: • The digital divide: Recent images of two Latino children doing their online schoolwork in a Silicon Valley restaurant parking lot calls attention to the deepening digital divide in the COVID-19 era. Nationwide, 16.9 million lack the home internet access necessary to support online learning. A phenomenon known as the “homework gap,” this issue disproportionately impacts students of color. According to the Alliance for Excellent Education, one out of three Black,

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• Housing insecurity: For students in the LGBTQ community, campus closures have sometimes meant the loss of in-school counseling and the support of like-minded, ac-

cepting peers. When “home” is an unwelcoming or even unsafe environment, students can be at a greater risk for depression, anxiety, abuse and homelessness.

• Educational barriers: Distance learning creates new educational hurdles. With parents taking on an unprecedented instructional role, language barriers for non-English speaking

parents can prove significant, like for Asian and Latino immigrants. What’s more, certain programming for students with disabilities, including speech and physical therapy, can be tough, if not impossible, to provide virtually. Lastly, certain learning disabilities can make virtual lessons especially difficult to follow.

• Military family and school options: Continued access to quality education has always been a concern for military families, who often have no choice but to send their children to the nearest public school, whether it’s the right fit or not. Today, this problem has grown in severity, as the level and quality of remote instruction can vary wildly among school districts.

• Lack of financial resources: Despite the economic disruption caused by the pandem-

ic, colleges and universities are largely maintaining or increasing their tuition costs, leaving financially struggling students and families in a lurch.

Efforts to Help In the face of today’s many unprecedented challenges, help is on the way. New emergency grants are being provided by organizations like UNCF, Thurgood Marshall College Fund, APIA Scholars, Point Foundation for LBGTQ youth, American Indian Graduate Center, Hispanic Scholarship Fund and Scholarship America for military veterans and people with disabilities.

Career sites like Zippia offer annual scholarship lists for students such as this curated list for LBGTQ college students: zippia.com.

Additionally, organizations like Wells Fargo recently completed their new Wells Fargo

Student Impact Scholarship in September 2020 to help students impacted by COVID-19.

This initiative will provide 200 students with $5,000 each in funds, which could help them cover various costs for their instruction and potentially make the difference in being able to continue their education. Since 2010, Wells Fargo has provided more than $87.8 million across all higher education programs and sponsored events. For additional resources, visit the Beyond College Webinar Series for online training modules for students and recent graduates at collegesteps.wf.com.

While the hardships of the COVID-19 era can make it incredibly difficult to be academically successful or even continue school at all, new efforts are helping close the gap during this difficult time.

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ASK DR. KEVIN: The Value of Caregiver Support While Navigating An ATTR-CM Journey

By Dr. Kevin Williams, Chief Medical Officer for Rare Disease at Pfizer

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Rare Disease in collabora-

White. Hereditary ATTR-CM is in-

or trusted friend, an advocate who

“My wife is my only caregiver. With

tion with the National Newspaper

herited from a relative and is a ge-

can provide physical and emotional

my disease, I am not able to do much

Publishers Association (NNPA) to

netic mutation, affecting both men

support can be a significant benefit to

around the house, so I rely on her. She

increase understanding of hereditary

and women. In the United States, the

a patient facing life with ATTR-CM.

insists that I take medication on time,

transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopa-

most common genetic mutation as-

In the case of hereditary AT-

thy (ATTR-CM), and the risk it pos-

sociated with hereditary ATTR-CM,

TR-CM patients, most are assessed

es to African Americans.

V122I, is found almost exclusively

generally by a primary care physi-

Being diagnosed with a rare

in people of African descent with

cian (PCP) before being referred to a

Caregivers play an important part

disease can be overwhelming, and

a prevalence of roughly 3 percent,

cardiologist for assessing unresolved

in helping navigate the “new normal”

it can be just as difficult if a loved

although people who have the mu-

specific symptoms related to the dis-

of ATTR-CM, and their responsibil-

A caregiver can help only as

one receives a diagnosis. In the case

tation may never develop symptoms

ease. For some, this can take a longer

ities can vary based on the unique

much as the patient will let them,

of ATTR-CM, a life-threatening,

of the disease. Symptom onset can

period of time and delay diagnosis.

needs of the person who is living with

which is why it’s essential to have an

underdiagnosed disease that’s as-

occur in people as early as their 50s

A caretaker or family member who

the condition. While some caregivers

open and honest dialogue about how

hereditary ATTR-CM,

sociated with heart failure, it’s im-

or 60s. [4] [5]

nosis to daily management following

up to Priscilla to talk about how he

he “Ask Dr. Kevin” series

caused by a mutation in a person’s

a confirmed diagnosis. Whether it’s

was feeling and the help he needed

is brought to you by Pfizer

genes. Most wild-type patients are

a spouse, partner, child, grandchild

to manage his hereditary ATTR-CM.

she keeps me on a routine.”

Caregiving is Not a “One-SizeFits-All” Approach

tions, taking notes and communicat-

ilarly, caregivers must carve out time

ing worries that the patient may have

to recharge and practice self-care,

previously expressed to them.

even when others may be depend-

Communicating with a Caregiver

ing on them. In both cases, communication is key to ensuring that the patient-caregiver relationship is one built on mutual trust and support.

If you’d like to learn more about including

is available to advocate on behalf of

play a more supportive role, checking

ATTR-CM symptoms affect daily

common signs and symptoms, vis-

portant to take it one day at a time.

While every ATTR-CM patient

the patient and ask their PCP more

in and listening when a patient wants

activities and one’s physical and

it www.YourHeartsMessage.com.

[1],[2],[3] Learning more about the

journey is unique, it helps to have a

questions about what they are expe-

to talk about how they are feeling, oth-

emotional well-being. By helping a

*Dr. Kevin Williams is the chief

condition, how to manage it and

support system in place while navi-

riencing may help speed up a refer-

ers need to take a more hands-on ap-

caregiver understand what they’re

medical officer for Rare Disease at

where to find support are some of

gating life with the disease. Having

ral.

proach and can help with maintaining

going through, the patient can em-

Pfizer. He pursued medicine after be-

the best methods to navigate an AT-

a caregiver to lean on for assistance

When Randy, who is living with

medical records, managing treatment

power the caregiver to provide them

ing inspired by his father’s work as

TR-CM diagnosis.

can provide much needed peace of

the hereditary form of ATTR-CM,

and accompanying the patient to doc-

with the best possible care.

a general practitioner in his home-

mind.

was first diagnosed, his wife Priscilla

There are two sub-types of AT-

1,

,

tor visits.

This also includes communicat-

town of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr.

TR-CM, wild-type and hereditary.

The Role of a Caregiver

was surprised because he had always

Many patients find bringing a

ing personal boundaries. Caregivers

Kevin is passionate about raising

Wild-type ATTR-CM is thought to

A caregiver may play a critical

been very healthy and active. She had

caregiver to their doctor appoint-

need to know when a patient needs

awareness and increasing under-

be the most common form of AT-

role throughout every stage of the

many questions about how the condi-

ments is very helpful, as he or she

help with certain activities and when

standing of ATTR-CM in the African

TR-CM, is mostly associated with

ATTR-CM journey – from helping to

tion might affect him and their life to-

can contribute during the visit by

they would prefer to be and have the

American community. You can fol-

men over the age of 60 and is not

identify symptoms early on to diag-

gether, but it was Randy who opened

discussing symptoms, asking ques-

ability to be more independent. Sim-

low Pfizer on Facebook and Twitter.

Polycystic Kidney Disease: Is It Hiding in Your Genes?

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growth. Additionally, ADPKD is the

of ADPKD are inherited, in approximate-

function and properly manage the dis-

most common inherited renal disease/

ly 5%‒10% of patients with ADPKD, no

ease, as well as help avoid related com-

Disease

kidney disorder and according to recent

family history can be documented, sug-

plications such as high blood pressure,

(PKD), causes numerous cysts

data, affects as many as 140,000 Amer-

gesting spontaneous mutations.

urinary tract infections, kidney stones,

to grow in the kidneys and for

icans. Overall, ADPKD is the fourth

How ADPKD is diagnosed

infected or bleeding cysts, abdominal

those affected by this condition, nearly

leading cause of ESRD. ADPKD is a

Typically, ADPKD is diagnosed

bloating/discomfort and chronic pain.

50% will experience End Stage Renal

progressive condition and may even-

by ultrasound, however, a computer-

Educational resources, such as www.

Disease (ESRD) by age 60. According

tually lead to kidney failure requiring

ized tomography (CT) scan or magnet-

PKDInfo.com, can help people have

to the National Kidney Foundation,

some form of renal replacement thera-

ic resonance imaging (MRI) may also

an informed conversation with a doctor

autosomal dominant polycystic kid-

py, either dialysis or kidney transplant.

be conducted. Genetic testing may also

about ADPKD. The website provides the

ney disease (ADPKD) accounts for as

While ADPKD is considered a rare

be used for people with inconclusive

many as 90% of all polycystic kidney

disease and is relatively unknown to most

imaging results, those with no family

disease cases.

people, it’s unfortunately all too common

history of the condition, those who

Dr. Charlotte Jones-Burton of Ot-

in families impacted by the condition.

want to determine if they can pass the

the size of his or her kidneys. Although

critical. While signs and symptoms of

such as maintaining a healthy diet, staying

suka Pharmaceutical Development &

Children of parents with ADPKD have

gene on to their children, and for diag-

disease progression can be highly vari-

ADPKD often develop between the

physically active, getting enough sleep

Commercialization, Inc. offers the fol-

a 50% chance of inheriting the disease.

nosis of possible kidney donors.

able, even among family members, it’s

ages of 30 and 40, individuals with a

and aiming for a healthy weight to help

lowing insights into the condition:

This is a sobering statistic, however, a

Using the latest technologies,

important to confirm diagnosis early

history of kidney diseases – especially

keep kidneys healthy.

critical first step for people with a fam-

physicians can now identify ADPKD

on, as patients with rapidly progressing

if they know ADPKD is in their fam-

Concerned about ADPKD? Use

ily history of chronic kidney disease or

patients at risk for rapid progression

ADPKD reach ESRD at a younger age.

ily – shouldn’t delay speaking with a

trusted resources to get the facts or

olycystic

Kidney

The most common inherited kidney disorder

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latest information for understanding the disease and learning more about developing an effective management strategy,

ADPKD, the most common form

ADPKD is to discuss the condition with

of kidney function decline as well as

Management strategies

kidney specialist, also known as a ne-

schedule an appointment with your

of PKD, is a genetic kidney disease

relatives and a kidney care specialist as

estimate how quickly someone with

Since ADPKD worsens with

phrologist. By acting early, they’ll be

doctor to learn more about your risk

that leads to cyst formation and kidney

early as possible. However, not all cases

ADPKD is likely to progress based on

time, early diagnosis and treatment is

able to take steps to help protect kidney

factors and management strategies.

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SCN on Demand

By: W.A.Rogers

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he long-awaited 5th season of the Soul City Network officially launched on Monday December 21st the launch day was scheduled for December 20th but Matt McCoy CEO and founder of SCN decided to make the opening on the day of the Great Conjunction between Jupiter and Saturn a special

time for creativity and human development. I will talk more about this in a future article.

The Soul City Network is now available in millions of homes on demand platforms such as Apple TV (36 million households), Amazon Fire (48 million households), Spectrum (14 million households), Comcast (Big South) (6 million households) Verizon (90 million households) and SCN is currently on Roku ( 46 million households).

SCN will be the only fully Black owned network that will be powered by the new Verizon multi-media platform.

This will also allow SCN to broadcast inter-

nationally.

According to McCoy we are in a new age, “the traditional methods of attaining information and entertainment by way of television and radio are rapidly declining while social and digital media are rapidly becoming the main source for entertainment, news and information. Social media and the digital world have allowed people to not only find entertainment but to immediately share that entertainment with millions.

Matt goes on to say that “for every 100 people watching cable TV over 100,000 are on Facebook watching

and sharing information. Social media and digital OTT sites have allowed people to give their opinions on issues in real time. This new media also Provides individuals the opportunity to express themselves and their talent in many ways to millions of viewers.

“I created Soul City to be a vehicle to allow Black people and people of color an opportunity to control their own narrative," states McCoy. For baby boomers like myself OTT is an acronym for “Over the Top Media” a term used to refer to content providers that distribute streaming media directly to views over the internet bypassing telecommunication,

multichannel television, and broadcast television. This new form of information distribution is the center of the inevitable merger between television and digital video, Netflix and Hulu or familiar examples.

This new digital media movement allowed Soul City Social Network to officially launch to over 40 million homes on cable TV on June 23rd, 2016.

McCoy sees networks like Soul City to be the future of creative expression. According to Matt McCoy the “the focus of Soul City will be to cover all the bases of entertainment and program.

If you have an iPhone you can download the Soul City Network from the App Store, the

app for Android phones will be available in early 2021. You can also visit the SCN Facebook page at #soul city network or the SCN website at www.soulcity.me The fact is that now you will be able to get SCN programing wherever you are.

I celebrate Matt’s decision to launch SCN the next phase of SCN on December 21st, 2020 the day that Jupiter and Saturn came together to create the Great Conjunction in Aquarius with a closeness that has not taken place since 1226 and there will not be this close again until 2080. This is the age of Aquarius and SCN will play a major role in this new age of enlightenment and communication.

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17. Can be hot or cold, meteorologically speaking 18. *Real estate-related board game 20. Elvis Presley's "____ and Fortune" 21. Preface, e.g.

22. *A top one is a game piece in #18 Across 23. Open carriage 26. Having a malignant influence 30. "Wheel of Fortune" request 31. Stay clear of 34. Knife wound

35. Touch of color 37. Computer network acronym 38. Awaken 39. Wet nurse 40. Castrated man 42. Yale-____ College, Singapore 43. Aircraft's additional equipment holder 45. They're denoted in red 47. Eric Stonestreet on "Modern Family" 48. Allergic reaction to bee sting 50. Amusing 52. *Word game 55. Don McLean: "Drove my chevy to the ____" 56. Joie de vivre 57. Charlie Parker's nickname 59. Bake an egg 60. Knocks on the door, e.g.

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“Acoustic Rooster’s Barnyard Boogie Starring Indigo Blume REVIEW by Terri Schlichenmeyer, Harlem News contributor

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h-oh! Everybody’s watching.

They’re all looking at you and now what? Your voice won’t work when all eyes are pointed your way. You can’t sing like that, can’t say your lines, so how can you play your part? You can barely even move when everybody’s watching, so try this: sleep on it. In the new book “Acoustic Rooster’s Barnyard Boogie Starring Indigo Blume” by Kwame Alexander, pictures by Tim Bowers, that might work.

As she helped clean up the park near her house, Indigo Blume was a happy girl. The Garden City Community Festival would

be held soon and she was going to sing for the Festival. It was exciting – until it wasn’t.

Her friend, Elijah, said that the whole school was coming to hear Indigo sing! Mr. Woody said he saw posters everywhere, and Samantha said that hundreds of people would probably come.

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Nooooooooope, that was too much for Indigo.

Her mom said that Indigo was “the bravest songbird” she knew.

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And it might have been, if Dairy Parton hadn’t lost her voice and Duck Ellington hadn’t quacked up. In that case, somebody had to be brave. Someone needed to be courageous. Someone had to be a star...

Chances are you’ve seen videos or TV shows featuring young performers that’ve blown your socks off. Believe it or not, at some point in their lives, chances are they’ve had stage fright.

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