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GOOD NEWS YOU CAN USE!Happy New Year 2020!

This past Monday we celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. The National Action Network held its annual King Day Celebration with Rev. Sharpton, as well as political speakers from all areas of New York, including Mayor DeBlasio.

Injustices existing today in the black community, as well as needed policies was the consistent theme. (see pg 3). On page 12 of this issue we hear from Dr King's daughter, Rev. Bernice King as she reflects on her experience with her father and her opinion of what he would think of what is going on these days. (see pg 12) In this issue I offer an Opinion Editorial regarding Presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg. I do not normally use the pages of Harlem News to get involved in politics.

However, I could not ignore Bloomberg's stated plan for the Black community if he becomes president. (see pg 6) Check out our website: www.harlemcommunitynews. com. You can read past issues of the Harlem Community News.

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tendance, including Mayor Bill De Blasio who acknowledged Rev. Sharpton’s personal commitment to Dr. King’s work, and the very possibility of a war in Iran saying “In 1967 very near to here, at Riverside Church, he [Dr. King] gave a speech called ‘Beyond Vietnam.’ It was radical, it was revolutionary.

He said we would never achieve justice if we were in the midst of war. He said you could not have justice while a war was going on.

Dr. King was right! Now we find ourselves in a new reality. A war with Iran would mean the endless wars would go on for generations. That would foreclose any possibility of the justice we see in our own nation. Dr. King in, that Beyond Vietnam speech, he said a simple thing, ‘A time comes when silence is betrayal.’ We cannot be silent on the growing march to war in Iran. We cannot be silent to the fact that there are some in Washington who would like to see us in these endless wars!”

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DeBlasio and Sharpton

Jumanee Williams Inez Dickens

Rev Al and Senator Chuck Shulman

Rev Al Speaking

Harlem Community Newspapers | January 23. 2020

n the frigid afternoon of January 20th, 2020, Harlemites, black folk and seekers of Justice gathered at the National Action Network’s House of Justice, on 145th street for the annual King Day Celebration, honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Reverend Al Sharpton started the day with the annual King Day breakfast in Washington D.C, and returned to Harlem, to speak to the crowd at the National Action Network where he was joined by a number of public officials. While Dr. King’s legacy was the theme of the day, injustices in the Black community were on the minds of many.

Rev. Sharpton did not hesitate to point out President Donald Trump’s obvious disrespect for Dr. King saying “There is no public schedule for the president of the United States to do anything around Dr. King... Right now, they’re having a pro-gun march in Virginia. Extremists have been arrested. We cannot afford, in the name of Dr. King, them pitting us against each other. We can achieve this dream… That is why, on King Day, we bring our public officials here to talk about policy and how we’re going to be together!”

Rev. Sharpton pointed out that embracing the legacy of Dr. King, meant equality and justice for everyone in America, encouraging civil rights for everyone. There were rousing and stirring words by many of the public officials in at-

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In Honoring King’s Legacy, We Must Commit to The Work That Cost Him His Life

By Nina Turner

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wo years before his death, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King wrote that “there is no way merely to find work, or adequate housing, or quality-integrated schools for Negroes alone.” We could only achieve these goals, he said, by pursuing them for all people — regardless of their race, gender, class or creed.

Dr. King’s belief in universal programs as the key to our nation’s shared prosperity has long been central to the African American tradition. For centuries, Black men and women have struggled to guarantee human rights and economic security–not just for themselves, but for everyone. Their perseverance in this universal cause has resulted in the greatest strides towards progress that this country has ever made.

For example, the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished chattel slavery, established equal protection under the law, and protected the right to vote, benefited people of all races.

Reconstruction, which created public schools in the South and advanced the interests of poor farmers, benefited people of all races. And the Civil Rights Movement, which brought an end to the Jim Crow era, benefited people of all races.

Even accomplishments that we do not associate exclusively with civil rights and racial justice would not have been realized without Black leadership and struggle. Social Security and Medicare, key pillars of our safety net, were won by working-class movements in which African Americans

played a central role. Millions upon millions of elderly people have been rescued from poverty thanks to their efforts.

The elites who would rather see us divided have tried to limit these victories every step of the way. At times, like during the early Jim Crow years, they resorted to open violence, hoping to terrorize us into submission. More recently they have relied on the less visible but no less real violence of budget cuts and austerity. But because of the overwhelming popularity of policies in which everyone has a stake, they have not been able to do away with these hard-earned achievements for good.

This history provides a lesson: rather than adopting a narrow focus on the differences between us, the best way to advance the age-old struggle for racial justice and freedom is through universality.

African Americans are 50% more likely than our white sisters and brothers to be uninsured. This together with the stresses of economic hardship leaves us with worse health outcomes by almost any measure.

We suffer from higher rates of hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and maternal mortality. The only way out of this public health crisis is through a Medicare for All system that provides every single person with access to the kind of care that the rich take for

granted as their birthright.

We are 25% less likely to graduate from college yet have more student debt than anyone else. Black women like myself are the most indebted of all. I have served as a City Councilwoman and a State Senator and like millions of others still have monthly student loan payments. Free public higher education and the cancellation of student debt would enable millions of African Americans to get the education they want but currently cannot afford.

We are twice as likely to be unemployed, and the jobs we do have are more likely to pay starvation wages. This is the reason why the poverty rate among African Americans is so much higher than the national average.

There is no better anti-poverty program than a federal jobs guarantee and labor laws that make it easier to unionize.

A Green New Deal would make desperately needed investments in our communities and go a long way towards addressing the environmental racism African Americans in urban and rural areas alike endure. A national housing program would benefit African Americans who, because of the history of redlining and segregation, are disproportionately renters, living month to month at the whims of predatory landlords and forces of gentrification.

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Democratic President Mike Bloomberg’s Plan includes $70 Billion for Black Neighborhoods & creation of Generational Wealth through creation of 1 million new Black homeowners and 100,000 new Black-owned businessses

By Pat Stevenson, Publisher, Harlem Community News

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meetings Mike Bloomberg held

ly 20th century, the most prominent

Mike’s national initiative will

when he ran for Mayor of New

district of Black-owned businesses in

offer communities a menu of evi-

York at Amy Ruth Restaurant here in

the United States. In 1921, the com-

dence-based programs in areas in-

Harlem. At that meeting he stressed

munity was decimated in the Black

that it was important the City of New

Wall Street Massacre (in the early

plan aims to create one million new

York to support and promote small

20th century there were a number of

Black homeowners.

businesses. After his election, one of

race massacres throughout the United

To do this, Mike will close this

expand access to opportunity across

the first conferences Bloomberg held

States which Mike referenced in his

gap by providing down-payment as-

the country, by addressing disparities

was a press conference breakfast at

speech). Last year, Mike visited Tul-

sistance, getting millions banked and

in early childhood, schools, higher

Gracie Mansion for the Black Press

sa for the launch of an art project that

recognized by credit scoring compa-

education, skills and training, em-

of New York that I attended. I recall

commemorates Black Wall Street.

nies, enforcing fair lending laws, re-

ployment, health and environmental conditions.

cluding health, education, infrastructure and justice.

More broadly, his policies will

that years prior to running for Mayor

Black Americans have been dis-

ducing foreclosures and evictions and

I spent many hours at Bloomberg’s

proportionately incarcerated, politi-

increasing the supply of affordable

office in midtown in the 50’s where

cally disenfranchised and subject to

housing.

there were many receptions and pro-

systematic discrimination. The endur-

To boost Black-owned businesses,

grams held for Black entrepreneurs

ing legacy of discrimination is reflect-

the plan will set up user-friendly one-

and professionals. Therefore I was not

ed in the fact that the typical Black

stop shops for entrepreneurs across

He will also shed light on dis-

surprised to learn about Bloomberg’s

family has one-tenth the wealth of the

the country, expand mentorships and

criminatory practices by requiring

Plan for the Black Community if he

typical white family.

Mike will defend the rights of protected groups by reinvigorating and reorienting the Civil Rights Divi-

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sion of the Justice Dept.

incubators, increase access to capital

companies to report on hiring, pay

Mike’s plan, the Greenwood Ini-

(both debt and equity), support Black-

and procurement and collecting more complete lending data.

tiative, lays out a path to the creation

owned banks and expand procurement

Mike’s plans to help create gen-

of 1 million new Black homeowners

from Black-owned businesses.

erational wealth for Black Americans,

and 100,000 new Black-owned busi-

These efforts are aimed particu-

housing funding to progress in reduc-

drive economic empowerment and

nesses in the next decade. His plan

larly at benefitting Black female en-

ing segregation, requires implicit bias

close the economic gap between white

also includes a $70 billion investment

trepreneurs, the fastest growing group

training for police, teachers and fed-

and Black Americans. He outlined his

in the country’s 100 most disadvan-

of new entrepreneurs.

eral contractors, and restores voting

vision in a speech in Greenwood, a

taged neighborhoods:

ing with you below:

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work.

home to Black Wall Street in the ear-

becomes president, which I am shar-

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on evaluation to expand programs that

was present at one of the first

Mike’s plan also ties federal

Mike will commit $70 billion in

rights by addressing practices such

neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Homeownership is traditionally a

funding and technical support towards

as ID requirements, roll purging and

known for its role in the historical dis-

vital way to build generational wealth

a national initiative to turn around 100

gerrymandering.

crimination and destruction of Black

and community. It is a pillar of the

of the country’s most disadvantaged

wealth in America. Greenwood was

American Dream for many. Mike’s

communities, with a relentless focus

Source: Mike Bloomberg 2020 website

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Should I Be Worried About That Condensation on My Windows?

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f you take a look at your home’s windows and doors in winter, you may notice condensation.

As temperatures drop, it often appears on the inside and outside of these surfaces.

Here’s what you need to know about why condensation occurs, when it matters and what you can do about it: Interior Condensation When the heat is on inside the home in wintertime, a certain amount of humidity feels good -- we breathe easier, our skin is less dry and there’s less static in the air. This is fine usually, but when temperatures outside get extremely low, problems can arise. Under these circumstances, humidity can generate condensation

on your windows -- whether they’re old or new -- and this should be managed.

While there’s no problem with condensation on the window glass itself, (except for the fact that visibility can be obscured) that condensation could affect wood trim around the windows and lead to mold and rot. Perhaps even worse, it could be an indicator that condensation is also occurring within your walls, which can lead to unhealthy mold.

Unfortunately, the most common sources of home humidity are everyday parts of life, including showers, cooking, doing laundry and even fish tanks. However, if you see condensation on your windows there are two actions that experts recommend. One, if you have a humidifier, turn it down.

The second, use a dehumid-

ifier.

Exterior Condensation Exterior condensation occurs when the dew point temperature approaches the outside air temperature.

When the air is saturated and can’t hold any more moisture, water vapor forms droplets on surfaces -- including your roof, siding, windows and doors.

If you have energy-efficient windows, you may notice exterior condensation occur more than you did when you had older, less energy-efficient windows that allowed warmth from inside the home to reach the outside glass pane and dissipate the condensation. Unlike with interior condensation, there’s nothing to worry about in the case of exterior condensation. Moisture on the outside pane of glass is normal and a good sign

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that your windows are functioning correctly to prevent warmth from reaching the outside glass. The condensation will dissipate when the outside air temperature rises.

Next Steps If there’s no condensation on the exterior of your

windows but there’s moisture on adjacent exterior surfaces, this would be a good indicator that it’s time for new windows. Also, if you get constant internal condensation on your windows in very cold weather and your humidity is low, then upgrading to a more

thermally efficient window would be a good idea.

Look for high-performing replacement windows with the latest technological advances that offer maximum efficiency and comfort. Third-party recognition for a particular brand or product is a strong indicator that you’re investing in a quality product. A recent “Remodeling” magazine survey of remodeling contractors ranked ProVia vinyl windows as number one in window quality in part because of their features that are tested against the most stringent requirements for air and water infiltration.

This winter, pay attention to your home windows, glass doors and other surfaces. Understanding the ins and outs of interior and exterior condensation can help you address potential issues.

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Free Weekly Live Entertainment ● Harlem Shake (100 W. 124th St): Fri, 7-10pmOpen Mic with Live Musicians ● Mist Harlem (46 W. 116th St): Th starting at 8pm- Live Music; Fri, 10pm-2am- Live Jazz ● Lenox Sapphire (314 Lenox Ave): Th starting at 7-11pm- Live Jazz ● Chez Lucienne (308 Lenox Ave): Fri & Sat, 7-10pm- Live Blues ● Savanna Raes Harlem (2070 ACP Jr. Blvd): Fri, 9-11pm- : Live R&B and Soul ● Maison Harlem (341 Saint Nicholas Ave.): Sun 5-8pm, Live Jazz Vocalist Lady Leah ● Red Rooster (310 Malcolm X Blvd) Mon (Hip Hop); Tues (Live Blues); Thur-Sun (Live Jazz),starting at 7:30pm ● Patrick’s Place (2836 Frederick Douglass Blvd.)

Th 6-10pm (Live Jazz with Caribbean Cuisine); Sun, 11am4pm (Jazz and Sunday Brunch) ● El San Juan Restaurant (1429 5th Ave) Sun 11am-4pm (Sunday Brunch with DJ music) Now until February 2 EXHIBITION An Emphasis on Resistance: 2019 CIFO Grants & Commissions Program Exhibition El Museo del Barrio is delighted to host An Emphasis on Resistance, the Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation’s 2019 Grants & Commissions Program exhibition highlighting new works by nine award-winning artists from seven Latin American countries, divided into three categories: Achievement Award - Cecilia Vicuña (Chile); Mid-Career Artists - Leyla Cárdenas (Colombia), Ana Linnemann (Brazil), Yucef Mehri (Venezuela) and Nicolás Paris (Colombia); and Emerging

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The crime drama set on a Louisiana Army base unveils ideas about sacrifice, service, and identity in America. Join us for a conversation with threetime Tony nominee David Alan Grier and two-time Golden Globe nominee Blair Underwood and director, Tony award-winner Kenny Leon. Schomburg Center. 515 Malcolm X Blvd. FREE. January 24 12:00-6:00pm Annual Arturo A. Schomburg Celebration Arturo Schomburg (1874-1938) was a writer, bibliophile, and historian dedicated to the collection and amplification of the artistic and academic work of people of African descent. Visit the center to view a selection of items from his original collection and learn more about the origins of the Schomburg Center. Arturo Schomburg’s commitment led to the creation of the Schomburg Collection and subsequently the Schomburg Center. 515 Malcolm X Blvd. FREE. January 24-25 6:00pm Visiones 2020: Living Waters- Her Power Overflowing This is an intergenerational weekend retreat

Lunar New Year Celebration (Jan 25)

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January 24 8:00pm This is Hip-Hop Volume

January 27 6:30pm Monday Night Jam The jam showcases the living tradition of the music—on any given night, you could see four generations of musicians, from former members of the Count Basie band to teenage prodigies, all sharing the stage together. There’s really nothing else like it in New York.

National Jazz Museum in Harlem. 68 West 129th St. FREE.

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Headlined by Rick Ross, This Is Hip Hop brings together iconic MC’s in a one-of-a- kind concert series for true hip hop enthusiasts. Apollo Theater.

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January 25 12:00-1:00pm Schomburg reading Circle Join the discussion about Undercurrents of Power: Aquatic Culture in the African Diaspora, the 2019 winner of their Harriet Tubman Prize. 515 Malcolm X Blvd. FREE. January 25 11:00-2:00pm Lunar New Year Celebration: Year of the Rat Join MCNY to celebrate the Lunar New Year!

Special guest author Michele Wong McSween will read her new book Gordon and Li Li Celebrate Chinese New Year.

Afterward, she will lead a Mandarin lesson, followed by an art-making workshop to celebrate the year of the Rat. A traditional snack will be provided. 1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street. FREE. January 27 7:00-9:00pm Carnegie Hall Citywide: Stefon Harris and Blackout Take a jazz journey with outstanding vibraphone

January 28 HAA Artistic & Entrepreneurial Development Program Are you a visual artist, a graphic designer or virtual reality creator from or currently residing in West Harlem looking to develop your skills as an artist and entrepreneur? This January HAA is launching our Artistic Entrepreneurial Development Program just for you! This hands-on creative development workshop will sharpen your skills as an artist and engage your inner entrepreneur. Each week will feature handson skill building workshops facilitated by successful artists where they will share real-world, experience-based insight to help you grow as an artist and entrepreneur. 229 W 135th Street. Register online.

January 28 6:30-8:30pm Big Fun: Indigenous Art

Living in Color Tommy Davidson (Jan 29)

& Performance as Resistance Join MCNY for an evening of poetry, music, and art celebrating radical urban Indigenous resistance, resilience, and activism. Performers and participants include: musicians Tatiana Benally and Rosa Bordallo, fashion designers Jolene Chee (Cheef Culture) and Korina Emmerich (EMME), writers Lou Cornum and Irene Villaseñor, curator, activist, and historian Regan de Loggans, VR creator and producer Stina Hamlin, and photographer Roxy Romero. 1220 Fifth Avenue. $12 and up.

January 29 6:30-8:30pm Between the Lines: Living in Color by Tommy Davidson Comedian and actor Tommy Davidson will join us to discuss his debut memoir Living in Color.

In it, Davidson explores his life growing up in Jim Crow midwest, in an adopted family that shared a different cultural heritage and its influences on his career and views about race. A book signing with Tommy Davidson will follow the conversation. Books will be available in the Schomburg Shop. 515 Malcolm X Blvd. FREE with RSVP. January 29 4:00-6:00pm Florence Mills: The Unheard Voice of a Generation Join the Apollo Theater Education Program for an afternoon of Imagination, Inspiration, and Vision as we learn about cabaret singer, dancer, and comedian Florence Mills. Her incredible story and personality will excite and inspire you to bring her legend into the classroom when teaching the Harlem Renaissance and

early 20th century entertainment history. 253 W 125th Street. $15.

January 30 6:00pm The Color of Power Exhibition Program: Artist Talk with Edgardo Miranda Rodriguez Join CCCADI for their monthly exhibition program where we will be delving into the world of Black comics to explore the depths and nuances of this famed genre. On this occasion, exhibition curator and creator of La Borinqueña, Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez of Somos Arte, will be talking about the fascinating process of creating this much needed Afro-Boricua SuperShero. Make sure to bring your La Borinqueña comics because the talk will be followed by a signing. 120 East 125th Street.

Donation based.

January 31 6:00-8:00pm Art Inspired by Camilla D’Errico Come create your own masterpiece inspired by work from famous artists and various techniques.

The series will include an overview of the artist or technique, followed by a hands-on workshop. Pelham Fritz Recreation Center. 18 Mount Morris Park West. FREE. January 31 8:00pm George Dalaras, Songs of Our Life, feat. Michalis Tzouganakis A three hour show with legendary songs by the world renown artist George Dalaras, with the Cretan virtuoso and vocalist Michalis Tzouganakis, the beautiful voice of Aspasia Stratigou, and the participation of virtuoso and vocalist Alexandros Tzouganakis, who follows the steps of his father Michalis. Apollo Theater. 253 W 125th Street. $53 and up.

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Five New Yorkers will Attend 2020 Disney Dreamers Academy

By Annette Gibbs, Disney PR

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school students from across the

year, is a part of Walt Disney World’s

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commitment to helping the next gen-

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in” and to carry what they learn back

new career opportunities, pursue

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with them so they can relentlessly

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pursue their dreams and make a dif-

vey and other celebrities and mo-

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from the New York area.

ference in the lives of others.

tivational speakers. Past celebrity

derstands that concept better than

To celebrate the moment, ABC’s Good Morning America visited a school this morning to surprise a student with the news that she was “going to Disney World.” Myah Mitchell of Cambria Heights, NY, and her classmates got the surprise of a lifetime when Keke Palmer, co-host of ABC’s GMA3: Strahan, Sara & Keke, walked in to tell Myah that she was selected to be part of the 2020 class of Disney Dreamers. And it all happened live on national TV!

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program to encourage big dreams for

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her school this morning to tell her

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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FORUM: What Do You Know About Emblem? and managed care; Veronica Noel, fifteen years with Emblem Health, current Regional Manager for Neighborhood Care Harlem, 125th Street; and MEDICARE PRODUCT INFORMATION - Julian Gonzalez with fifteen years of experience helping communities throughout New York to get the right health plans to fit their needs.

There is no reason for anyone to remain in the dark about healthcare coverage. Emblem Health has a pleasantly patient staff of well-informed representa-

tives ready to spend time to explain the differences in their plans and the best benefits on hand.

Others offering information and good news included Greater NY Links, Inc. VP, Lesley Horton Campbell, Michelle D. Stent, Esq., co-chair with Dr. Maxwell on Links Health & Human Services Programs and member Rhonda McLean. Alzheimer representative, Paula Rice, of caringkind (The Heart of Alzheimer’s Caregiving) distributed information about the disease.

As lunchtime approached, Dr. Maxwell closed the Forum expressing the importance of seniors attending future forums, thanking the numerous sponsors who supported the effort and reminding everyone, “we are trying to live long without too many challenges.”

We must be cognizant of our entire health package, not just Medicare or Medicaid. Know what you have and especially what you don’t have. The Parts that are consistent include: A (Hospital); B (Doctor visits); and D (Drugs).

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The Greater New York Links, Inc., under the trusted ongoing support of its member, Dr. Marcella Maxwell, presented a COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FORUM at The Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging, Hunter College. The purpose was to provide a review of

co-payment assistance to seniors; Medicare over EmblemHealth Services the counter (OTC) card up to $125 monthly benCompany.

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Renewing Martin Luther King’s Dream by Renewing Our Minds

By Dr. Kelvin “Kelly” Wright

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind,” a scripture reading from Romans 12:2.

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ransformation is something the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. was in pursuit of. He was seeking to fulfill his God given dream to help lead all people to the promise land of true brotherhood. On this national holiday we observe the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., a drum major who followed the drumbeat of a different drum.

He did not follow the world’s cadence of anger, discord and violence but chose to operate in the unforced rhythm of God’s grace to take a stand against racism, militarism, injustice and poverty. He sought to serve others in his quest to achieve equality in civil and economic rights for Black Americans, along with a demand for criminal justice reforms.

In 1963, I remember as a child sitting at home in Hagerstown, Maryland with my mother and grandmother in our living room watching a network news report on the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice. The report showed Dr. King delivering what would become a speech literally heard around the world and echoed throughout history, “I 12

Have A Dream.”

It was a dream that set into motion the transformation of race relations in America.

Dr. King’s leadership in the non-violent struggle for civil rights earned him the distinction of being called a “drum major for justice, a drum major for peace.”

But to his four children, he was simply known as “daddy.”

Dr. King was mindful of his children when he delivered his famous address, “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”

Dr. King’s youngest child, Bernice King, has followed in her father’s footsteps, becoming an ordained minister and continues his legacy.

She believes that her dad’s dream for his children to be judged by the content of their character has, in many ways, become a reality. She says, “new generations of people have benefited greatly because of the dream but we still have more work to do.”

King recently talked to me about her reflections of her father.

Her dad’s incredible

contribution to the world, she explained, is a result of his extraordinary faith in God. As I talked with her, she told me that everything her daddy did, came out of his personal commitment to Jesus Christ.

King recalls how her dad’s deep faith helped him overcome the pressures from leading the non-violent struggle for Civil Rights, particularly when the burden became too heavy to bear: “I remember in the beginning when he was about to give

up because he got a call that threatened to blow up his home where my mom and my sister were. He was in the kitchen and just before midnight, he told God; I’m at the end of my powers. I’m just down here trying to do right. Why do I have to deal with all of these evil and wicked people? Why are people so mean-spirited?

Why can’t people understand goodness and the good works we’re trying to do? Why is there so much hate?”

King continued that her dad had grown

weary and felt he could not continue; he was at the end of his rope. She explained to me; “It was at that point that he said he heard the voice of God say; “Martin Luther King, Junior! Stand up for justice! Stand up for righteousness!

And I will be with you until the end.”

Of her daddy’s accomplishments, Bernice humbly says, “It’s emotional to know that you’re connected to a man who had such a great impact on this world. It’s a humbling experience to know

that he’s my dad.”

Dr. King, a dedicated Baptist minister with brilliant oratory skills, the academic prowess of a scholar, and the wisdom of a prophet, faithfully and courageously challenged America to embrace his dream of a better, stronger and united America. I asked Bernice how we have gone astray in fulfilling that dream.

“It goes back to economics and spirituality. Those two issues I think are very critical.

And the whole fervor of materialism in our

MLK society and self-centeredness has taken us away. And so, instead of people focusing on God first and everything else next, we’ve reversed those priorities. So, our values and our priorities are off.”

She adds; “Daddy talked about this in 1967. He forewarned that if we’re not careful, we will become a “thing” oriented society and not “people centered” and all of these different crises are going to emerge.

And that’s what’s been happening.”

In 1963, as he sat in a Birmingham jail, he wrote about becoming an extremist to deal with the extreme issues of hate and division.

He advised Ameri-

HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS cans to become more like Jesus as an extremist in love — “your enemies, bless them that curse you, pray for them who despitefully use you.”

His daughter says, “One of the most important traits in unconditional love is the capacity to forgive.

It’s very easy to become bitter. It’s very easy to become angry.

It’s very easy to want to take revenge or retaliation. We must have the capacity to have the mentality that says by destroying them; part of me is being destroyed because they’re part of my humanity.

“My dad lost his life but look at what the world has gained.

Even though he didn’t make it to see that

Promised Land he talked about and everybody hasn’t made it to this Promised Land he talked about but there are people that are benefiting from the life and ultimate sacrifice that he

made.”

Reflecting on King’s legacy, we would serve ourselves well if we could follow his example of spiritual depth, courageous leadership and unselfish service. Like King,

we must seek transformation by the renewing of our minds. Let us remember that Dr. King did not conform to the culture of hate but followed the pattern of love. He said; “I have decided to

stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” Let’s continue the King dream and legacy by boldly and courageously spreading God’s love, freedom and peace.

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Are You Ready for College Entrance Exams?

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hile a student’s long record of academic achievement is generally the most important measure that colleges take under consideration during the admissions process, getting as prepared for one’s college entrance exams as possible is a great idea.

Here are a few things to know going into the process: • Almost all four-year institutions of higher learning require that candidates submit either SAT or ACT scores with some requiring strictly one or the other.

Certain selective schools also require SAT Subject Tests and AP Tests. Check which tests you’ll need to take to apply to your

schools of choice. You may also want to check the average scores of last year’s incoming freshmen.

• Find out whether the schools to which you are applying look at the score of every test you take or only your top score. If they look at every score, you may want to avoid taking the test until you’re feeling completely confident.

If they look at only the top score, consider taking the test multiple times (if money and time allow) until you get the score with which you’re satisfied.

• Each institution weighs scores a bit differently.

Some colleges use entrance exam scores in order to place incoming freshmen in classes. Some schools use the scores to award scholar-

ships. Understanding what the scores are used to determine, can help you get motivated to succeed.

• When it comes to the mathematics portion of the exam, it’s important to know that graphing and scientific calculators are allowed. Calculators for College Boards available from Casio offer an affordable solution to aid in the preparation for college entrance exams. Whatever calculator students choose to use for their exams they should familiarize themselves with completely so that come exam day, they can easily manipulate its features and functions. To that end, students should use the calculator when taking practice tests and consider using it in the

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classroom and when doing homework.

• Testing rules and format have evolved over time. Be sure any preparation materials you use are current so that they deliver accurate information about what to expect and reflect

the kind of questions you’ll actually face on test day.

• Your practice tests should resemble the real test day as much as possible, so have handy only tools which are allowed in the testing facility, putting away any other reference

materials or distractions.

While the process of preparing for and taking college entrance exams can be nerve-wracking, sufficient preparation and the right tools can give you the confidence you need to be successful on test day.

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experiences and illuminated the importance of education so as to leave students with the feeling of being re-energized, re-focused and re-committed to their education. “​Making a difference in the lives of the youth of New York City requires dedication, determination and resilience​” said ​Tonya Lewis-Taylor,​ Co-founder of the ​I WILL GRADUATE Program.​ “​The energy of thousands of committed youth excited to declare they will graduate from High School and College is like nothing else in the world, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to present I WILL GRADUATE DAY for the 13th year.​”

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THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS UNITE @ KINGS THEATRE FOR INCREDIBLE CELEBRATION OF EDUCATION I WILL GRADUATE DAY 2020

More than a one-day event, ​I WILL GRADUATE DAY ​is a citywide school initiative to increase graduation rates amongst at risk students. Through engagement in college and career ready curriculums, activities, workshops and pep rallies to encourage students to be the solution in their communities, to stay in school and graduate while considering the possibilities of extending their education past High School.

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n an explosive day of events, the I WILL GRADUATE DAY 2020 NYC declared via official proclamation from​ Mayor Bill De Blasio​ the City of New York hosted at the world famous Kings Theater in Brooklyn, New York this past Thursday, January 9th 2020. The largest homegrown youth empowerment celebration of education to ever hit New York City, brought in thousands of extraordinary youth and their dedicated educators under the same roof. Gathered from all parts of the city to be inspired by this supercharged event, it was hosted by NYC’s Power 105.1​very own ​Angela Yee​from The Breakfast

Club. In collaboration with​ College Access for All Initiative​by ​ Chancellor Richard Carranza​ this event was joined by some powerful names, B ​ rooklyn Borough President​, ​Eric Adams​and ​NYS Attorney General Leticia James​ in promoting a college-bound culture across all New York city schools.

Additional engaging speakers of the afternoon included J​amie Casper​, (The Google Global Education Evangelist), NYC Majority Leader, L ​ aurie A. Cumbo​ , City Councilwoman District 41, ​Alicka Ampry-Samuel​ , NYC City Councilwoman 45th District F ​ arah Louis​, District

40 Councilman ​ Mathieu Eugene​and Councilmember 36th District ​Robert E Cornegy as well as a collection of surprise performances from well known upcoming artists,social media influencers and community dance companies.​ Island Def Jam Recording Artist Jufu, Ron Suno​ and ​ Shiggy.​ Along with​ The Powerhouse Dance Company KaiSokah USA Medgar Ever Preparatory High School Bloodline Dance Theater and Soul Tigers Marching Band provided show stopping performances throughout the evening, these guests also shared personal experiences and illuminated the importance

of education so as to leave students with the feeling of being re-energized, re-focused and re-committed to their education.

“Making a difference in the lives of the youth of New York City requires dedication,​ determination and resilience​” said Tonya Lewis-Taylor,​ Co-founder of the ​I WILL​ GRADUATE Program. “​ The energy of thousands of committed youth excited to declare they​ will graduate from High School and College is like nothing else in the world, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to present I WILL GRADUATE DAY for the 13th year.​” More than a one-day event, I WILL GRADU-

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Go Ahead - Take a Nap! (SPM Wire) Americans are notoriously sleep-deprived, which can have unpleasant and even dangerous effects. And while a nap can alleviate fatigue, increase alertness and improve mood, for years napping was considered to be a pastime more appropriate for little children and the sick than healthy adults.

But the tides are changing. National Sleep Foundation encourages napping, citing improvements in

alertness, performance and mood as benefits. So here are a few tips on getting the most out of your daytime snooze: Find a comfortable spot. A bed is the best, but is not always available. If napping in a chair or on a couch, make sure your neck is well-supported to avoid sore muscles.

Use a sleep mask and earplugs. Sometimes disconnecting from your surroundings can be difficult, even when you’re tired.

Cutting out noise and light can help.

Use a nap as a caffeine substitute. If you find yourself reaching for coffee because you can’t stay awake, consider taking a nap instead. Close your eyes and get some shut-eye -- it will help relieve tiredness instead of postponing it until the caffeine wears off.

But remember to keep your naps to a maximum of 20 to 30 minutes, lest they interfere with a much-needed good night’s rest!

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Dance Yourself to a Better You! (SPM Wire) Dance is a great way for people of all ages, shapes and

sizes to improve muscle tone, cardio health and coordination, as well as reduce stress and socialize. It gives our brains a workout too, since remembering steps to a routine, or even just deciding on the next move requires a cognitive effort.

Whether you had dance training in your

past or refused to step on the dance floor, even for a “chicken dance” at your best friend’s wedding, these days days there are plenty of opportunities to trip the light fantastic to better health: • Take a class. Dancing is such a popular form of exercise that most gyms and fitness centers offer classes.

However, if you want to master a particular style, from hip hop to

tango to tap, joining a dance studio or a class offered by a professional instructor is a way to go.

• Freestyle. You do not need a choreographed routine to burn calories. Freestyle dancing will provide a whole-body workout and improve your mood, no matter if you do it in your living room or at a local club, by yourself or with a partner.

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hen walking up the stairs and playing golf started to become difficult even on a good day, retired Navy Captain Allen Brady attributed the change to aging. Having spent six years as a prisoner of war, Brady was no stranger to living with a challenge. But, when he couldn’t finish a round of golf without feeling fatigued and short of breath, he and his wife knew something was wrong and decided to visit a cardiologist.

Brady was diagnosed with a severe form of aortic stenosis, the most common valvular heart disease affecting an estimated 1.5 million Americans.

Brady is among the 7 percent of people over the age of 65 affected by this condition. Aortic stenosis is characterized by significant narrowing of the aortic valve opening, which restricts blood flow and is often accompanied by symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, pressure or tightness, fatigue, feeling

Allen Brady enjoys relaxing outside with his wife, Dianne.

lightheaded or dizzy, and difficulty when exercising or completing day-to-day activities. If left untreated, it can eventually lead to heart failure, severe infection and even sudden death.

While historically, the only treatment option available to patients involved valve replacement via open-heart surgery, a less invasive procedure called transcatheter aortic valve

replacement (TAVR) has become a more mainstream solution for those who are too sick to undergo traditional surgery. Patients who have a TAVR procedure typically experience a faster recovery time and less discomfort.

“At 89 years old, I was very concerned about any kind of heart surgery,” Brady explained “But my doctor reassured me that

my age would not be a problem, and I knew I had to take action if I wanted to get back to my life.”

Dr. Christopher Meduri of Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta recommended that Brady undergo TAVR with the Boston Scientific LOTUS Edge Aortic Valve System. This next-generation TAVR technology was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Ad-

ministration for patients with severe aortic stenosis who are at high risk for open heart surgery.

“Complete control over the procedure and confidence in the final result are incredibly important. We’ve had very good results with this new technology and it offers a minimally invasive, patient-centered treatment for those with aortic stenosis wanting to get back to

their life as quickly as possible,” says Dr. Meduri.

Thanks to the valve’s design that makes it uniquely repositionable during TAVR, physicians can precisely place the new valve into an optimal position within the heart to restore proper valve function. And because not everyone’s aortic valve is the same size, the device is designed to conform to the patient, which minimizes any leakage of blood around the outside of the valve that could lead to future complications.

“I feel like I have a new lease on life,” says Brady, now 90. “With my heart in good health, I have so much energy to do the things I’ve always loved, like golfing and spending time outdoors with my wife. I’m so grateful for the peace of mind this procedure has given me.”

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Under her reign Kemet became one of the wealthiest regions in the world.

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nity to show a connection between commerce and spirituality. You cannot separate true natural healing from spirituality. A foundation in the teachings of the merchant priest was the spiritual value of creating abundance by helping others.

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York this year. Thirty (30) wellness practitioners and businesses will be selected to participate in this twoday event (Saturday April 25th and Sunday April 26), kicking off the start of H2W 2020 The H2W committee will host a planning meeting for wellness practitioners, businesses and organizations interested in participating in the Sacred Commerce Expo or other events during H2W 2020 on Monday January 27th at Touro College located at 231 West 124th Street in room 238. The meeting is scheduled to start at 6:00 PM. It is a blessing to have the opportunity to follow in the footsteps and

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he mailman’s come and gone for today.

He never brings you much anymore anyhow, just a few bills and a card sometimes; now and then, you might get a box of something you purchased and that’s always fun. You know, though, that the mailman doesn’t always bring you what you ordered. As in “Delivered

by Midwives” by Jenny M. Luke, someone else brings a different kind of package.

At the turn of the last century, if you were an African American woman and you were pregnant, you might have struggled with more than just labor: white doctors simply didn’t have to treat Black patients if they didn’t want to.

Because of this, “many African American women in the Jim Crow South had no expectation of medical care for pregnancy and childbirth.”

And so, as did their foremothers when they were slaves, laboring women relied on “granny midwives” to “catch” their babies. Doing so was a natural conclusion, says Luke, since both men and women in early Black communities were “authorized to be healers,” which was “a power that the white medical establishment could not undermine.”

What the white establishment could do, however, was to point out the high rate of maternal and infant death in Black communities. Because

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of this, laws were made in the 1920s to regulate midwives of all races. Classes on hygiene and cleanliness were taught to help improve the health of the most poverty-stricken mothers and their families, and joining a “midwife club” was mandatory.

As World War II began, however, so did the perception that not calling a doctor for a baby’s birth indicated “an indifferent negligence toward” the child. Black mothers still reached out to midwives but it was increasingly becoming “a marker of status” and more “’scientific’” to have a hospital birth.

By 1970, and though racism persisted and “hospital care and medical expertise were… not expectations of African

Americans...” nine out of ten Black women delivered their babies in hospitals.

The tide is turning back again, says author Jenny M. Luke, but there are issues – specifically, educational requirements for professional midwives have become steeper, which can lead to questions of affordability. Still, in “Delivered by Midwives,” she shows a continued need for midwives, especially in poorer communities – though getting to that point here can sometimes feel a lot like labor.

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don’t. We’re treated to painful, wincing tales of past midwives and what their patients endured, and those things might make you scream before you hurry-up-and-wait for relevant-but-scholarly information that slows the process down. It ends in a somewhat-frazzling, acronym-laden whoosh.

That doesn’t make this a bad book – it makes this informative and interesting, good for students and prospective midwives, but not a curl-up-by-the-fire something to read. Still, if it’s the kind of medical, African American, or feminist history you’re looking for, “Delivered by Midwife” is the total package.

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Contact us for complete details about this insurance solicitation. This specific offer is not available in CO, NY; call 1-888-799-4433 or respond for similar offer. Certificate C250A (ID: C250E; PA: C250Q); Insurance Policy P150 (GA: P150GA; NY: P150NY; OK: P150OK; TN: P150TN). Rider kinds B438/B439.

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Walk-In Tubs

WALK-IN BATHTUB SALE! SAVE $1,500 ✓EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST! Only American Standard has OVER 140 years of experience and offers the Liberation Walk-In Bathtub.

For Less Than $200!

✓SUPERIOR DESIGN!

3 listening settings for improved hearing

Helps you focus on the sounds you want to hear

10 volume levels give you precise amplification

100% MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE! A+

PAYMENT PLANS UP TO

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DISCREET FIT!

Improving hearing since 1979

Try the EG-6200 hearing aid Risk-FREE! Order easily by phone (M-F • 8am - 5pm CST)

✓44 HYDROTHERAPY JETS! More than any other tub we’ve seen.

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Try the EG-6200 hearing aid Risk-FREE for 45 days with only $20 down each. If you’re not completely satisfied simply return it within 45 days for a FULL REFUND.

The ONLY Lifetime Warranty on the bath AND installation, INCLUDING labor backed by American Standard.

750,000 CUSTOMERS CAN’T BE WRONG!

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Crisp, clear sound

✓PATENTED QUICK-DRAIN® TECHNOLOGY ✓LIFETIME WARRANTY!

1-888-641-8156

PROMO CODE

88-318

Lifetime Warranty!

Finance Options Available* Limited Time Offer! Call Today!

855-419-3775 Or visit: www.walkintubinfo.com/harlem

FREE!

Savings Include an American Standard Right Height Toilet FREE! ($500 Value)

FREE!

An In-Home Evaluation Will Be Scheduled At Your Earliest Convenience

Discount applied at time of purchase. Terms and Conditions Apply. * Subject to 3rd party credit approval. Minimum monthly payments required. Receive a free American Standard Cadet Toilet with full installation of a Liberation Walk-In Bath, Liberation Shower, or Deluxe Shower. Offer valid only while supplies last. Limit one per household. Must be first time purchaser.

All offers subject to change prior to purchase. See www.AmericanStandardBathtubs.com for other restrictions and for licensing, warranty, and company information. * CSLB B982796; Suffolk NY:5543IH; NYC:HIC#2022748-DCA. Safety Tubs Co. LLC does not sell in Nassau NY, Westchester NY, Putnam NY, Rockland NY.

Harlem Community Newspapers | January 23. 2020

Conversations remain clear even in noisy environments

Ultra low easy entry and exit design, wide door, built-in safety bar and textured floor provides a safer bathing experience.

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