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working event for uptown women business owners. We had scheduled this year's event for March 19th. However, the scare of the Coronavirus has forced us to reschedule this event to October 15, 2020. See more information on the Coronavirus on page 15.

Recently Dr. Marcella Maxwell coordinated another great event for seniors. Students assisted seniors with their cell phones and other technical devices at a workshop recently held at the Kennedy Center in Harlem. (see page 13) Last week I visited Disney for the opening of their latest new ride "Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway." I enjoyed the ride so much I want on it for a second time. If you have gone to Disney in the past, you now need to go for this new ride in addition to the new Starwars rides. Now is a good time to go since Disney at Epcot is also featuring the "International Flower & Garden Festival" through June. (see page 14) Go to our website to see past issues of our publications. You can also view videos from our 2019 Womens Business Owners event, our last trip to Disney and a special video on Prince. You can also follow us on Instagram and friend us

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Bronx Museum – Benching with Kids, Featuring Futura

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n Saturday, March 7th, children and adults got to enjoy making graffiti type drawings on pre-made pictures of subway cars. This was part of the Bronx Museum exhibit on Henry Chalfant, who made numerous pictures and documentation of the subway graffiti scene in New York City from about 1977 to 1987. Special guest was Futura 2000, trade name of a graffiti artist who was active then.

Futura now has a design shop / brand name of Futura Laboratories, and has been in design projects

Futura 2000 (in cap) works with child. Graffiti subway car on display.

with BMW autos. His company was at first a clothing design company in 1997.

This year, BMW produced 500 of his “art car” design, which is all black, but has graffiti-like white traces and watermarks. For his designs, check out Instagram pages @futura2000 and

@futuralaboratories, and work with Louis Vuitton menswear at www.icnclst. com . A bunch of old-time graffiti artists and fans attended the event and gave Futura high-fives. Futura showed children how to make designs out the letters of their names in many

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

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migrants. 614 Courtlandt Ave. FREE. March 12-22 7:00-9:00pm Introduction to the Science of Reflexology Introduction to the Science of Reflexology is an exploration of the fascinating world of hand and foot reflexology. From ancient times this healing technology has been practiced by many people in many forms. There are numerous references to it in the Kemetic (Egyptian) Medu Neter (language) and in the Bible.

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March 13 7:00pm Jerome Hills Artist Fellowship Join Jerome Foundation’s President Ben Cameron to learn more about the Jerome Hill Artist Fellowship: a two-year, $50,000 flexible Fellowship open to early-career artists in all artistic disciplines.

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colors of the markers on the table. Similar designs were on a skateboard that one of the old fans brought. Hip hop music, at a low volume, was playing in the background.

Lady K Fever was helping the children doing their drawings. She is a long-

time educator at the Bronx Museum and also participated in graffiti years ago.

The whole show, from the Henry Chalfant exhibition to the work with Futura 2000 was a blast from the past. Also helping guide the event was Ms Shilei, who is an assistant of Futura Labs.

oughs of New York City.

Learn more about the funding, who is eligible, and how to apply—and stay for the Q&A session.

BDC. 614 Courtlandt Ave. FREE with RSVP.

the work of José Parlá. For ages 12 and under. Bronx Museum. 1040 Grand Concourse. FREE.

March 13 7:30pm Alethea Pace For this lecture/ demonstration Alethea will preview excerpts from two works: I swallowed your absence inspired by Octavia Butler’s story “The Book of Martha” and Here goes the neighborhood, an offering to the Bronx. Hostos Community College. 450 Grand Concourse. FREE. March 14 6:00pm BDC Conversations: Propublica: Zero Tolerance Panel Discussion Join ProPublica reporters Ginger Thompson, Adriana Gallardo, and Topher Sanders as they discuss their experiences reporting their Zero Tolerance series on family separation at the border.

BDC. 614 Courtlandt Ave. FREE with RSVP. March 14 1:00-4:00pm Family Affair: It’s Yours Come spend an afternoon creating and exploring through free family art activities inspired by

March 14 8:00pm Angelica Negron and Bronx Arts Ensemble Fresh from her massive and triumphant Chorus of the Forest installation at New York Botanical Garden, groundbreaking Puerto Rican composer and performer Angélica Negrón joins Bronx Arts Ensemble in a program featuring all-new arrangements of original works for string quartet, accordion, toys, electronics, and piano. Pregones. 575 Walton Ave. $22-$55.

March 15 3:00pm Chantal Balestri Italian/ Swiss pianist Chantal Balestri is an accomplished and versatile musician active in the European and American music scenes. Watch her perform at Pregones in the Bronx. 575 Walton Ave. FREE with RSVP. March 15 2:00-4:00pm Irish Heritage Trolley Tour Get your green on and join Woodlawn Tours on this special day as we celebrate the lore of St. Patrick and the many

notable figures who came from the Emerald Isle. Take a ride in the heated comfort of their Woodlawn Conservancy Trolley and visit the final resting places of some of New York’s most prominent Irish men and women including George M. Cohan, Victor Herbert, Chauncey Olcott and Geraldine Fitzgerald, to name a few. 3800 Jerome Ave. $25.

March 19 7:00pm New Voices in Latin Jazz Berta Moreno, jazz saxophonist/composer from Spain based in New York City, presents the Berta Moreno Afro-Jazz Soul Project, featuring Berta Moreno (tenor sax/compositions), Thana Alexa (vocals), Edsel Gomez (piano), Maksim Perepelica (bass), and Raphaël Panniër (drums). BMHC. 1303 Louis Nine Blvd.

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March 21 8:00pm Forever Freestyle 14 Watch TKA, Judy Torres, Nayobe, The Cover Girls, Safire and more perform live at the Lehman Performing Arts Center.

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Family program.

Forty years ago there was a huge level of graffiti on subway cars and buildings, but in the midst of the real estate boom, much of this has disappeared.

The Bronx, known for its problems in the 1970s and 1980s, had its graffiti and hip hop music culture became the basis for an international phenomenon.

Henry Chalfant documented the graffiti scene with pictures and film. His book is “Spray Can Art” by Henry Chalfant and Jim Prigoff.

His film “Style Wars” also with Tony Silver, has become a favorite documentary about the period.

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Ending Workforce Discrimination is Up to Us

By Dwayne Sampson, Founder and President of the Transportation Diversity Council

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operate at full capacity to best serve

exists because we often

veterans, women, underrepresented,

fail to disengage from

and underserved workers; groups

our own biases. In every industry and

that had been previously overlooked.

in every sector, headlines glaringly

The urgency to transform the

reflect on the grievances of the 21st

pipeline of professionals in my field

century workforce: gender pay ineq-

to deter workforce discrimination

Today, TDC is also making

that playing field by working ardu-

uity, racial discrimination and age-

led me to create the Transportation

cross-country strides and demon-

ously for equal opportunity for the

ism. All act as adversarial realities

Diversity Council (TDC) in 2010 in

strating its workforce development

most disenfranchised worker—there

in the fight for economic opportunity

New York. The big idea welded to-

model in key geographies. Local

are thousands of individuals like

and equality.

gether community partnerships with

engagement in communities like

Jason across the United States just

Advocacy against discriminatory

transportation agencies and business-

Anniston, Alabama, is one of TDC’s

waiting to have that one chance to

practices could not be more prescient

es—to merge the demands and needs

markers of success with New Flyer

triumph and excel after unimaginable

today as far as working men and

of a sector with individuals who were

of America, the largest transit bus

hardship. We are here for them. We

women are concerned. Today, the

hungry to work. The lucrative sector

manufacturer in the states.

hope to build upon our success sto-

American worker faces many chal-

had room for a creative repositioning

In various regions, we have been

ries where mentoring, work readi-

lenges as more corporations corrode

to benefit companies and workers,

able to help formerly incarcerated

ness, life skills training and support,

the promises of a democracy and

and this called for dedicated and pur-

workers, like Jason Webster, have

all factor in to help a worker get their

global competition strips them of a

poseful action.

a shot at turning their life around.

foot in the door to contribute to society.

decent living wage. The playing field

Bronx Design and Construction

Previously behind bars for 16 years,

is not level and the absence of diver-

Academy was born in 2011 as a key

Jason’s rocky beginnings did not pre-

Throughout 2020, and as we

sity is central in preserving the status

partner to TDC thanks to the NYC

vent him from a New Flyer career,

continue to think about what we can

quo of systemic discrimination.

Mayor’s Office and Schools Chancel-

which kickstarted with programmat-

do to empower others, I encourage

During my tenure at the Confer-

lor Joel Klein. The program set in mo-

ic TDC offerings in emotional intel-

all entrepreneurs and business own-

ence of Minority Transportation Of-

tion a unique environment of work-

ligence, financial health and special-

ers to reconfigure their talent pipeline

ficials (COMTO), it became clear to

force development for underserved

ized training. Preparing America’s

to equitably account for diversity.

me that access was the foundation of

students curious about the transporta-

workforce towards the advancement

Exposure to opportunity is indeed

economic opportunity. The transpor-

tion and construction sector. I’ve had

of diversity, equity and inclusion

everything for the American worker.

tation sector lacked diversity, equity

the privilege to invite students from

in our industries requires a holistic

It is the foundation for a democracy

and inclusion, and this was glaringly

diverse backgrounds and thanks to

program that is based on empathy,

and a change agent when it comes to

obvious to both leadership and em-

our quality staff, we’ve given hope

confidence-building, guidance and

truly closing the door on discrimina-

ployees. Pathways began to emerge

and have produced life-changing

workforce retention.

tion.

to grow a diverse pool of talent, but

outcomes to a wide range of students,

Partners, like New Flyer, under-

Dwayne Sampson is the Founder

it was obvious that a more organi-

including low-income, DACA recipi-

stand that we need to disengage from

and President of the Transportation

zational framework was needed to

ents, and international youth.

old biases, and live up to levelling

Diversity Council.

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Jungle Intl Band led by Adichie Repertorio Espanol El Quijote Creating Social Change and (Mar 12) (Mar 13) Making Policy (Mar 14) Renee Neufville (mar16) James Carter (Mar 17) My Love,” Earl Bostic, all personal and utilitarian design. “Sending Join Janete Silva for Free Weekly Live EnAdults, families, and kids and “Request Line” that heroes. In this evening’s March 13 FREE Capoeira dance tertainment of all ages are welcome! were all Top 10 R&B hits. edition of Desert Island 12:30-2:00pm classes at City College Schomburg Center. 515 Disks, Carter will present College Basketball 429 W 127th Street. FREE. ● Harlem Shake (100 Center for the Arts at 160 Malcolm X Blvd. $35. his all-time favorite tracks and NYC: The RemarkW. 124th St): Fri, 7-10pm- Convent Ave. March 14 2:00pm able Journey and discuss them in encyOpen Mic with Live MusiMarch 16 Creating Social Join MCNY for an afclopedic detail. National March 12 & 19 cians 11:00-2:00pm ternoon of lively conver- Change and Making PolJazz Museum in Harlem.

6:00-8:00pm ● Mist Harlem (46 Manhattan School of 58 W 129th Street. DonaIntegral Plants & Herbs sations moderated by icy W. 116th St): Th starting Hosted by Kenya Music: Harlem Stage Jazz tion based. sportscaster Dave Popat 8pm- Live Music; Fri, in Afro-Cuban Religion The CCCADI presents kin about The Garden, Fredericks and Natalie Music Intensive 10pm-2am- Live Jazz Join Harlem Stage at ● Lenox Sapphire (314 Osayin Herbal Class with aka “The Mecca” of Hernandez, WOW Teen March 19 6:00pm Lenox Ave): Th starting at Oriate Frank Bell. In this college basketball; the Summit will provide a fo- the legendary ManhatArtists, Activism and presentation and lecture BIG EAST Tournament as rum for the discussion of tan School of Music for Social Change 7-11pm- Live Jazz ● Chez Lucienne (308 series participants will be the nation’s longest-run- the issues at hand and the fourth edition of our For one night only, two Lenox Ave): Fri & Sat, introduced to the foun- ning postseason college the role girls and women immersive music work- artists, one company and tournament are playing in shaping our shop that will be part lec- a museum collaborate dations of working with basketball 7-10pm- Live Blues ● Savanna Raes Har- specific plants that are at the same venue; and world. Apollo Theater. 253 ture, part clinic, part jam to preserve cultures and lem (2070 ACP Jr. Blvd): essential to the healing some of the many great W 125th Street. FREE with session and packed with create space for creativtangible information on Fri, 9-11pm- : Live R&B and cleansing rituals in players and coaches that RSVP. ity, social change, jazz, being a working thriving have played at both the sacred African traditions. and Soul artists and their work. artist.

All are welcomed— March 14 7:00pm ● Maison Harlem (341 120 East 125th Street. $30 conference and at MSG. Featuring artists, Bam RoIn Conversation with instrumentalists, vocalists, driguez and Melvis Santa.

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5-8pm, Live Jazz Vocalist National Jazz Museum in Elaine Welteroth, New Convent Ave. FREE. March 12 7:00pm Lady Leah Harlem. 58 W 129th Street.

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NONA HENDRYX, the Rock Goddess, rocks the house of Egyptian Goddess Isis, the Temple of Dendur, at the Met.

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resented on February 29th in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art by Harlem Stage as part of their yearlong, citywide, WaterWorks commissioned celebration of Sun Ra and his legacy, The Cosmic Synthesis of Sun Ra and Afrofuturism series, was a breath-taking space travel experience created by Nona herself.

Electrifying Cyboracle Nona Hendryx and the Disciples of Sun Ra performed a dreamlike, multisensorial tribute to Afrofuturism pioneer, Sun Ra in a most magnificent and magical set, the pharaonic Egyptian Temple of Dendur in The Sackler Wing of the Metropolitan

Museum.

Dedicated to the Mother Goddess of Egypt, the Temple, which symbolizes the natural world as Egyptians knew it, echoed with sounds from outer space where figures created by the wildest imagination were sumptuosly gliding and dancing across time.

I felt weightless, mesmerized and entirely immerse in the ambience, the music, the lights, the sounds, the spoken

The music and text of San Ra, Criag Harris and Nona Hendryx, were performed by Nona Hendryx and Keyontia Hawkins under the masterful musical direction of Craig Harris - a member of the original San Ra’s Arkestra – cyber-played by: Etienne Stadwijk, Will Calhoun, Steve Bergonetti, and Jay Rodriguez. Futuristic costume and set design by Virgil Ortiz, choreography by Francesca Harper, and invoca-

tions by Carl Hancock Rux. This program was made possible in part by The Lavori Sterling Foundation, Inc. Support for the Harlem Stage WaterWorks commissioning program provided

by The Hearst Foundation,

Bloomberg Foundation, The National Endowment for the Arts, The Ford Foundation, and Mosaic Fund.

Photo credits: Paola Lobo & Maria Grazia Cavenaghi

FEBRUARY 13—MAY 3 Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre/Laura Pels Theatre 111 West 46th Street 212.719.1300 roundabouttheatre.org Major support for 72 Miles to Go… is provided by the Laura Pels International Foundation for Theater and the Edgerton Foundation New Play Award.

This production is supported, in part, by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts and by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

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words, the movements and the space, while cyber travelers performed on and off stage. A once in a lifetime experience!

‘The concert will collapse time: past, present and future” said Nona, and added “Afro -futurism is Afro-present and Afro-past […] it is a possible future created in the mind, projected and seen through the lens of the African diaspora, it is part science-fiction and fact”.

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HARRY BELAFONTE’s 93rd Birthday: stars celebrate a legend at the iconic Apollo Theater!

By Maria Grazia CAVENAGHI

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n March 1st Harry Belafonte’s Birthday bash at the Apollo was a star-studded, passionate celebration of love, homage to his career and respect for his life-long engagement in defense of civil rights and fight against injustices.

Presented by City Winery and hosted by its founder, Michael Dorf, the birthday concert was a benefit for two organizations that Harry Belafonte supports: the Popular Democracy Movement Center and the Harry Belafonte 115th Street New York Public Library. They will receive 100% of the proceeds.

While the entire Apollo - filled to capacity clapped, moved, danced and sang along with the amazing performers, Mr. B sat quietly in the third row, surrounded by the love of his family and the admiration and respect of the stars gracing the stage and paying homage to the legend he is.

Asked about the event, Belafonte said he was humbled and delighted that City Winery had asked him to be honored at the Apollo, the mecca of music, by such an amazing roster of talented artists and friends, ‘performing my songs and material that has been part of my legacy’.

I had attended Mr.Belafonte’s birthdays before, but this was a once in a lifetime experience that sent shivers down my back . Love filled the air as the performers alternate on the stage to honor him.

From the powerful gospels of Aloe Blacc to the stunning voice of Alice Smith who interpreted ‘A change is gonna come’ by Sam Cooke, the electric Sheila E., the legendary Mighty Sparrow, the social conscious rap of Doug E. Fresh and Common who

recited Black America to Talib Kweli, John Forté, Gael Faye, the Resistance Revival Chorus, Harlem’s own Impact Repertory and Usher, who showed up as a guest, all paid tribute to a life well spent and to end the show they gathered on stage to sing HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mr B to the

standing ovation of the entire Apollo theater.

A life dedicated to utilize his talent and fame as world renowned singer, songwriter, performer and actor, to advocate for social justice and equality. A life dedicated to fight against racism and inequality, empowering the oppressed

and leading the way not with mere words, but with action and commitment.

As a Civil Rights activist alongside Martin Luther King Jr., he has fought in the anti-apartheid movement, organized the 1985 “We Are the World” famine relief song and worked to end countless other in-

justices around the world and, as recently as 2017 he was honorary co-chair of the Women’s March on Washington. His life, his music and his legacy were at the core of this unforgettable night of celebration…………………..

Photos by Maria Grazia Cavenaghi

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Former Kansas City Monarchs Captain James “Jim” Robinson of Harlem Featured in Toyota TV Commercial Produced by Burrell Communications Group

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the Negro Leagues this way,” says Bob Kendrick, President, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. “The passion, determination, and unwavering spirit from these individuals is truly an American story.”

Living baseball legend James “Jim”

Robinson, former captain of the Kansas City Monarchs, is featured as the “family patriarch” in the spot.

Jim and his family take a trip down memory lane at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum where his love for the game comes to life. The reminiscing

continues as the family hops into their allnew Highlander and travels to where it all began, complete with a standing ovation to honor the impact Jim and his fellow teammates left on the sport. “‘Home Team’ is yet another inspir-

ing piece of work from our ‘GO HIGHLANDER’ campaign,” says Joe Moses, general manager, Toyota vehicle marketing and communications, Toyota Motor North America.

“We are honored to celebrate this pivotal moment in history

in a touching spot that celebrates America’s favorite pastime.”

Toyota made a presentation of $25,000 to the Harlem Little League during the press event last month.

“Home Team” will begin airing on March 30, 2020.

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n celebration of an iconic moment in American history, Toyota pays tribute to 100 years of Negro Leagues Baseball in the latest creative as part of the marketing campaign for the all-new 2020 Toyota Highlander. Filmed partly at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, the commercial, titled “Home Team,” was created and produced by Burrell Communications Group. Toyota commemorated the Negro Leagues Centennial with a private brunch and panel discussion held last month at the historic Apollo Theater, currently celebrating its 85th anniversary.

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by ESPN/ABC News correspondent Ryan Smith, the panel featured Jim Robinson; Corey Seaton, vice president and creative director, Burrell Communications Group; and Craig Payne, executive program manager, product development office, Toyota Motor North America.

“We are truly delighted that Toyota has chosen to honor the unsung heroes of

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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FORUM: Students Helping Seniors

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sistance. Technology knowledge is necessary to stay abreast of this fast-changing world.

Lunch was delicious as usual, important information was available, inquiring minds joined in good fellowship and the early day was time well spent. Stay Linked In! [Hazel Rosetta Smith retired former Managing Editor/Woman’s Editor of New York Beacon News, playwright/director of Help Somebody Theatrical Ministries. Contact: misshazel@ twc.com]

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Dr. Marcella Maxwell gets help from students with her cell phone

Helpful handouts

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f you are thinking THE LINKS, INCORPORATED is merely a social group of women lunching and brunching, you are mistaken. The Links, Inc., established in 1946, is one of the nation’s oldest and largest women’s volunteer service organizations. With more than 288 chapters across the United States, the Bahamas and United Kingdom, members are dedicated to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry.

The Greater New York Links Health and Human Services Committee recently hosted an interactive workshop at the Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Community Center in Harlem. Links co-chairs Dr. Marcella Maxwell, Michelle D. Stent, Esq., and Rhonda Joy McLean, Esq. welcomed attendees and introduced invited speakers.

The STUDENTS HELPING SENIORS WORKSHOP was purposed to partner seniors with a student to assist them in understanding their tech devices. Seniors were invited to bring their mobile phones, iPads, laptops and other technical devices.

The Reverend Deacon Rodney A. Beckford, Director of the Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Center, under the auspices of Catholic Charities Community Services provided ample space for the workshop from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Kendal Askins, STEM Educator, NYU Tandon School of Engineering, gave an overview of technology issues and seniors’ concerns itemizing helpful tech opportunities, such as

making Appointments; Setting Alarms and Reminders; Finances; Data Security and Video Chatting with family and friends.

Anita Farrington, Dean of the School of Engineering was on hand to encourage and thank eleven junior high school students, ages 15 to 17, members of the NSBE National Society of Black Engineers, who volunteered to assist the seniors. And, the assistance was patient and pleasant.

A helpful handout of WEB Vocabulary was distributed from Digital Girl, Inc., a STEM program listing words and definitions on devices.

Popular Apps for Seniors included: HeartWise Blood Pressure Tracker; Pillboxie; MediSafe; SilverSurf for iPad; Park’n’Forget for iPhone; Lumosity; WordBrain; Skype; AARP; Epicurious; Senior Discounts; EyeReader and Find My Phone.

The Internet requires awareness and caution. Advisory warnings included: Scammers target seniors via emails and websites. Do not open attachments, click links or respond to email messages from unknown senders that ask for any personal information. Beware of requests to update or confirm personal information. Do not get tempted by emails offering “free” gifts, prizes or vacations. What you say and do online is visible to others and it’s not erasable.

If your thinking has been that our youth are not caring or helpful to seniors in processing the workings of technical devices, you missed out on an opportunity and an informative experience. Get in the know, do not hesitate to ask a young person for as-

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Disney’s “Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway”

By Pat Stevenson

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ast week I had the opportunity to witness the world premiere of Disney’s “Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway.” This special new ride was nearly a century in the making! Back in 1928, Mickey Mouse burst upon the silver screen as the star of “Steamboat Willie” and changed the world of entertainment forever.

However, through all of his many adventures, there’s one thing Mickey has never done: starred in his own ride-through attraction in a Disney theme park. That changed as of Wednesday, March 4, with the debut of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

I personally experienced the ride twice. In this bold and innovative new family adventure, guests step through a movie screen in the park’s re-creation of the Chinese Theatre and into the world of Disney Television Animation’s “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts, where “mouse rules

Audrey Bernard of the Beacon and Pat Stevenson of Harlem News

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ey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is a celebration

of Disney heritage and a showcase for state-of-the-

art storytelling and attraction design, delivering a

joyous new adventure for the entire family.

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Coronavirus: What can older adults do to reduce their risk of illness?

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lder Americans and adults who take routine medications to manage chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure and diabetes, should make sure they have “adequate supplies” on hand as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases continues to climb in the U.S., health officials said on Tuesday.

The advice comes as a long-term care facility in Washington battles an outbreak of the respiratory illness caused by the new coronavirus, coupled with new research out of China that shows older adults and people with underlying health conditions — such as heart disease, lung disease and diabetes — were “about twice as likely to develop serious outcomes” from COVID-19, compared to “younger, healthier people,” Nancy Messonnier, an internist and director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, said in a news briefing Tuesday.

“We are particularly concerned about these people, given the growing number of cases in the United States, as well as those with suspected community spread,” Messonnier added. “What is happening now in the United States may be the beginning of what is happening abroad.”

Avoiding sick people and washing your hands often are two preventive strat-

egies public health experts have been pushing to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

Older Americans living in areas that are experiencing spikes in coronavirus cases may also need to “think about what actions” they can take to reduce exposure to the virus, Messonnier said.

This may include social distancing strategies, such as teleworking and avoiding large public gatherings.

Health officials have warned that though risk of infection from the coronavirus that emerged from Wuhan, China, in December is still low for the general American public, individuals and communities should be prepared for an outbreak.

“It’s not so much a question of if this will happen anymore, but rather more a question of exactly when this will happen and how many people in this country will have severe illness,” Messonnier said.

In the absence of a vaccine to prevent COVID-19 or medication to treat it, health officials and government leaders are preparing for an outbreak with non-pharmacological interventions. What these interventions look like at the community level will vary, depending on local conditions.

“Social distancing” — avoiding crowds and staying home when you are sick — will likely be one of the top strategies recommended by officials. Depending

on the severity of the situation, communities may see school closures, an increase in teleworking and the cancellation of mass gatherings. In areas where the illness is spreading, this is already happening.

In the health care setting, hospitals may need to triage patients differently, and providers may need to increase telehealth services and delay elective surgeries. Workers should be asking their employers if teleworking is an option. And people with children and grandchildren can check in with school systems about plans for teleschooling.

“All of these questions can help you be better prepared for what might happen,” Messonnier said.

Though these types of disruptions to everyday life seem “overwhelming and severe,” Messonnier emphasized these “are things people need to start thinking about now.”

The decision of what steps to implement when will be up to local officials.

On Thursday, Congress agreed on an $8.3 billion bipartisan package to help provide funding to state and local health agencies.

“During an outbreak of a new virus, there is a lot of uncertainty,” Messonnier acknowledged. Guidance and advice will likely be “interim and fluid, subject to change as we learn more,” she added.

What’s the best way to protect myself?

The best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to limit exposure. This means avoiding destinations that have reported spread of the virus, and thinking twice “before you expose yourself to someone who is showing symptoms,” the CDC’s Messonnier said.

Health officials also advise taking everyday steps that can prevent the spread of respiratory viruses. Wash your hands often with soap and water (scrub for at least 20 seconds), and use alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap is not an option. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands, and cover your coughs and sneezes.

Some other advice: Stay home when you are sick, and clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. “This is the other side of not spreading the disease, which is not catching it,” Messonnier said.

Is there anything I can do to prepare for an outbreak?

It’s never a bad idea to get your household ready for an emergency situation, including the spread of COVID-19. In addition to making sure you have “adequate supplies” of routine medications on hand, the CDC has a checklist for how best to prepare for a community outbreak.

Some of the steps include planning for ways to care for those who may be at greater risk for severe complications from the illness and identifying aid organizations in your community. You can also create an emergency contact list, if you don’t have one already. Talk with your employer and schools about plans for potential closures, and identify a room in your home that can be used to separate sick family members from healthy ones to minimize the risk of the illness spreading.

“Right now, especially, individual actions can have an important impact on how this situation plays out,” Messonnier said.

What about travel plans?

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. government have declared the coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency, and federal officials are warning Americans not to travel to China, Iran, South Korea and Italy due to a high number of COVID-19 cases.

The CDC also is advising travelers headed to Japan to exercise increased caution, and says older adults and people with chronic medical conditions should consider postponing nonessential travel.

If you do travel to a country that’s experiencing a spike in coronavirus cases, the CDC recommends that you wash your hands often, avoid contact with sick people,

and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

The U.S. government is also encouraging citizens to reconsider travel by cruise ship to Asia. Those planning cruise travel to other international destinations should be prepared for strict screening procedures, the State Department says — even disruptions to travel itineraries. Passengers planning cruise vacations should contact their cruise line companies directly on the current rules and restrictions.

Because the risk of COVID-19 spreading throughout the U.S. community is low at this time, there is no reason to fear or halt domestic travel plans, said public health expert Syra Madad, who serves as the senior director of the System-wide Special Pathogens Program at New York City Health + Hospitals.

So far, the CDC has not issued travel warnings for domestic destinations. Because the situation is constantly changing, make sure you get your travel advice from credible sources, such as the CDC and WHO, Madad said. There’s a lot of misinformation out there fueling unwarranted fear and anxiety.

“It’s important to stay informed, but it’s not a time to panic right now,” she added.

STAY HEALTHY!

There are many things you can do every day to help stop the spread of germs.

Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds

Avoid touching your face

Use your elbow or sleeve, not your hands.

Wash hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.

• If you have fever, cough and/or shortness of breath, and recently traveled to an area with ongoing spread of coronavirus, or have been in close contact with someone who has, go to your doctor.

• If you have symptoms but no travel history, stay home and call your doctor.

• If you need connection to a health care provider, call 311.

Visit nyc.gov/health for more information regarding coronavirus and the flu.

Bill de Blasio Mayor

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Oxiris Barbot, MD Commissioner

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The Storm, The Whirlwind and the Earthquake A One Woman Show - The Works of Bisa Butler

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his month is Women’s History Month and I can’t think of anything more appropriate than an outing to this one woman show of works by Bisa Butler. Bisa is a wife, a mother, an artist and an art teacher. A living symbol of the “creative juice” within the African Diaspora. Her works capture the famous, the everyday person and family as well as the rich historical culture of African Americans. Her medium is made up of carefully chosen textiles, some meaningful culturally and some personally meaningful to Bisa. Bisa’s quilt colors are not the “norm” and this outstanding creative palette catches your attention immediately, drawing you into the details of each piece.

Yes, Bisa Butler makes her art in the African American tradition of quilt making but there is noth-

ing traditional about her works or her imagery. Vibrant colors, an array of textiles, skilled stitching and symbols in her work bring to life not only historical figures but African American culture in an exotic form. Bisa has stated in interviews that she feels her work is as much autobiographical as it cultural.

Able to follow her roots to Ghana, Bisa has been drawn to portray men as well as women in her quilt portraiture, an influence from family photos. Bisa stated in an interview with the PrintbyPrint Group that she is drawn to older African Americans. Her “watershed” moment came when she did a quilt for her grandmother from her grandparent’s 1931 wedding picture.

Family History and African American history are presented to viewers larger than life in her works. She believes that

Africa: The Land of Hope and Promise for Negro Peoples of the World 52 x 88 inches - cotton, silk, wool and velvet quilted and applique transforming these images from small photographs to life size images gives us, the viewers, a different perspective of the per-

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sons presented. Bisa enhances the details creatively by literally painting with textiles and stitching.

When you go to the exhibit you will discover that not only does Bisa have the ability to present the images on a large

scale but you will also find that she creates dimension within them just as a painter or photographer would utilize background or depth of field. Her symbols and details in the figures are stitched into her pieces with the utmost delicate care.

Yes ladies, this is one to see during Women’s History Month but please, bring those men along as they will not be disappointed. They’ll be inspired by her textile portraits of men young and old. Her portrait of Frederick Douglas stands tall and proud centered in one of Bisa’s quilts. (Image in this article is titled, Africa: The Land of Hope and Promise for Negro Peoples of the World) The exhibit is at the Claire Oliver Gallery, 2288 Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard just off 135th. The gallery hours are Tuesday thru Saturday 11am – 6pm. Phone: 212-929-5949

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BEAUTY OF BALLET

See SAB students perform excerpts from classic ballets and learn how they train to become professional dancers!

SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2020 2:00 PM Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture Repertory Theater at Hostos Community College 450 Grand Concourse at 149th St., Bronx

Pick up free tickets at box office starting at 1 pm on the day of the show.

Seating is first come, first served.

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for ages 4 and above

The official school of NEW YORK CIT Y BALLET This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and Council Members Stephen Levin and Helen Rosenthal, by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts, and by gifts from Capezio and The Ralph M. Cestone Foundation and The Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation.

Photos by Rosalie O’Connor; George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust

A FREE family program!

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NYC FAMILIES INVITED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PUBLIC SCHOOL OPTIONS AT CHARTER SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE WEEK Over 120 Public Charter Schools to Welcome NYC Families for Tours and Information Sessions he New York City Charter School Center today announced that over 120 public charter schools across the five boroughs are welcoming thousands of New York City families to learn more about their neighborhood public school options. “Charter School Open House Week” will take place from March 7 to March 14, with schools hosting information sessions, tours, and other events for families to learn about their local options.

“The Charter School Open House Week is an opportunity for families to explore the many options that New York City’s 260 charter schools have to offer,” said Charter Center CEO James Merriman. As every parent knows, education is not a one-size-fits-all issue. Open House Week allows parents and students to meet with schools and find out for themselves what schools might be the best fit for them.”

Charter School Open House Week events are taking place in all five boroughs and can be found on the Charter Center’s Online Charter School Open House Calendar, which is easily sortable by borough and

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The open houses, school tours, and events include: Brooklyn Bedford Stuyvesant Collegiate Charter School (School Tour– 3/12/20) Brooklyn Ascend High School (School Tour– 3/12/20) Brooklyn Ascend Lower School (School Tour–3/12/20) Brooklyn Ascend Middle School (School Tour–3/12/20) Canarsie Ascend Lower School (School Tour–3/12/20) Canarsie Ascend Middle School (School Tour–3/12/20) Cypress Hills Ascend Lower School (School Tour–3/12/20) East Flatbush Ascend Lower School (School Tour–3/12/20) Exceed Upper Charter School (Open House–3/12/20) Kings Collegiate Charter School (School Tour–3/12/20) Leadership Prep Brownsville Middle Academy (School Tour–3/12/20) Lefferts Gardens Ascend Lower School (School Tour–3/12/20) Brownsville Collegiate Charter School

(School Tour–3/13/20) Cultural Arts Academy Charter School (School Tour–3/13/20) Excellence Boys Charter School Elementary Academy (School Tour–3/13/20) Excellence Boys Charter School Middle Academy (School Tour–3/13/20 Explore Charter School (School Tour– 3/13/20) Kings Elementary School (School Tour–3/13/20) Kings Elementary School (School Tour–3/13/20) Leadership Prep Bedford Stuyvesant Elementary Academy (School Tour– 3/13/20) Leadership Prep Ocean Hill Elementary Academy (School Tour–3/13/20) Leadership Prep Ocean Hill Middle Academy (School Tour–3/13/20) Collegiate Academy for Mathematics and Personal Awareness Charter School (School Tour–3/14/20) LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School (Elementary)– 3/14/20 New American Academy Charter School– 3/14/20 New Visions Charter High School for the Humanities III– 3/14/20

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Where do you go when your doctors tell you that they can no longer help you? Some people will give up and die and some will continue to explore alternative health care options as we did. This was the beginning of my Journey along the paths of education and awareness of alternative options for health care.

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what you must do”.

I was not sure of the meaning of those words.

I was also haunted by the thought that if I had only known about the alternative health options that was used to keep Carmen alive three years after the doctors gave up on her, perhaps she could have lived longer. This is the reason I have made it my life’s focus to provide as many people as possible with the understanding of holistic wellness options.

The wisdom of our elders tells us that when one door closes in life another one opens. In the early to mid 90’s holistic wellness products and options were very few and many very costly. After years of out of pocket alterna-

tive health expenses by 1999 I had to turn to my financial advisor at City College Laura Abadsantos who was also a Taoist Ki Energy master.

In 2002 I traveled to Korea and trained to become the first African American Jung Shim Korean Taoist Ki master, in time Laura and I married and now provide alternative health options to people at the Harlem Ki Energy Wellness Center.

In 1993 I founded Harlem Holistic Wellness Week (www.h2w.nyc), to promote alternative health and wellness organizations and their services to a larger number of people.

I am sharing some of my personal journey because many who read this article may soon face the difficult question that I once faced “what do

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The activities during Harlem Holistic Wellness Week (www.h2w.nyc) and the two day alternative wellness expo at the City College of New York will provide the opportunity to explore holistic health and wellness options that you might not hear about in the general media reports.

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Holistic wellness week 2020 will be very important. Over the years I have used this HCN column, and my WHCR 90.3 FM Urbanology radio program to bring awareness to as many people as possible about alternative health care options. The Soul City TV network (www.soulcity.me) will cover H2W2020 events allowing millions of people to understand alternative health care options.

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If a chill in the air or damp, humid temps bring you discomfort, Dr. Redcross recommends the following simple measures, which may help you find relief: • Keep Moving: Inclement weather can keep us sedentary. When you reduce your movement or don’t get out as much, pain can increase. Don’t let potential aches and pains stop you from regular activity.

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