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Quarantine And Chill: Things to Do During the Covid-19 Crisis

By Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D., NNPA Newswire Culture and Entertainment Editor

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ovid-19, Coronavirus or “Rona” as some are calling it has changed the way society typically functions. Some cities have imposed mandatory quarantines while others are encouraging self-control and self-quarantining. Many are complying with official requests for social distancing and eliminating contact with those outside of the household.

Folks are trying to manage how to teach their children at home and fulfill employment obligations while not losing their minds during this new normal marked by disappointments like canceled proms and graduations, rogue relatives refusing to follow the rules and constant news coverage of those who are sick and have passed away.

Despite these challenges there is a silver lining. Just when you were lamenting over failing to follow through on giving up social media for Lent, lots of people are com-

ing together on social media to offer wonderful activities for those at home. Check out a few below: Free Celebrity Performances on Instagram: Celebrities are offering outstanding free programming.

John Legend was joined by model and partner Chrissy Teigen for a CONVID-19 benefit concert from his living room that played on Instagram. If you didn’t catch John Legend, musical acts as diverse as Luke Bryan, JoJo, Miley Cyrus, D-Nice and Common are offering online concerts via Instagram. All you need is an Instagram account to watch and you’re good to go.

If those folks don’t do it for you, then check out NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts series, intimate video performances, recorded live at the desk of “All Songs Considered,” host Bob Boilen. Rising rap star Chika’s performance just dropped and shows her skills and playful side. Other popu-

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class from Debbie Allen? Who knows but now you can dance with Allen for free and in the comfort of your home. Allen is also offering a kids class Saturday on Instagram at 11 a.m.

PST so set your reminder!

Things for the Kids If the Debbie Allen kids dance class is not for you, then check out some of the following things your kids might enjoy. Many zoos and museums are putting exhibits online during the COVID-19 crisis.

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens is livestreaming several animals and exhibits on their Facebook page.

Cosmickids.com offers yoga, programming and lesson plans to teach yoga and mindfulness to children. Although, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture is closed due to coronavirus, they have an app that features highlighted objects from their collection, multimedia and augmented reality and stories exploring their 12 inaugural exhibitions.

If arts and crafts are your thing, Michaels has lots of do-it-yourself projects for children that are easily made with materials around the house. If you’re jonesing for the touch and feel of cotton, then you can order online and pick-up curbside at participating Michaels stores.

Now is a wonderful time to breakout the boardgames like Sorry, Monopoly, Life, Clue, Jenga, Escape Room in a Box and Black Card Revoked, which not only entertain kids of all ages but also offer fun for adults. Not to fret adults, there’s also Spades Plus (virtual), virtual Chess games, Words with Friends and several online Tonk and Bid Whist sites, so you can get back to making blind bids and running Bostons on folks in no time at all.

For parents who have slacked off on watching me-

dia with their kids, now is the perfect time to practice media literacy by sitting down and playing video games with your kids so you can see what they’re doing and talk about it in a critically engaged, and fun way. You may just understand why you should think thrice before allowing your kids to play Grand Theft Auto or World of Warcraft.

You can also show them some of your favorite video games which parents may discover they like just as much.

Finally, for those who are having anxiety over teaching their younger children academic lessons, check out ABCMouse. com which is offering a free 30-day trial. It’s where learning and fun meet online.

Binge-A-Thons COVID-19 has created the perfect opportunity to binge on television series and film genres that you love. Blaxploitation films are often available On Demand for free via your cable provider. Choose your favorite director like Spike Lee, Gina Prince Bythewood, Ryan Coogler, John Singleton or Ava Duvernay and watch their films until your heart is content. You might also like TV shows from the 1970s and 1980s, many of which are also available On Demand.

If you want to Netflix and chill, check out outstanding programming you may not have had an opportunity to watch yet like Raising Dion, Dear White People (season 3), Dolemite Is My Name, Jezebel and Queen Sono. Netflix’s highly anticipated series Self-Made: Inspired by the Life of Madame C.J. Walker comes out Friday, March 20, 2020. “Inspired” by the life of Madame C.J. Walker, the first self-made woman millionaire, the series stars Academy award-winner Octavia Butler, Blair Underwood, Tiffany Haddish, Carmen Ejogo, Garrett Morris and Kevin Carroll.

If you’re tired of “Netflix and chilling,” then check out Lena Waithe’s new series Twenties, season 2 of Boomerang or Tyler Perry’s show Sistas on BET. For the black foodies out there, watch Kardea Brown make Gullah inspired recipes on Delicious Miss Brown (Food Network) or Caribbean Pot (Black Life TV) featuring the food of Chef

Phil La Rosa.

After eating that delicious food, get up and get moving to the plethora of free workout videos available on YouTube.

Follow your favorite YouTube fitness stars Jenelle Salazar (@ getbodiedbyJ), Lita Lewis (@ followthelita) for workout routines for various fitness levels.

You may now have time to finally try Zumba or subscribe to a fitness site like Daily Burn which is offering a 60-day free trial.

Once you collapse on the couch after working out, there are also many web series to watch. Giants follows the lives of three young people chasing their dreams and struggling with various issues of romance, identity and mental health as they come into adulthood. Giants is now an award-winning television series on Cleo TV. Pillow Talk makes you think and feel and The Punanny Diaries, which is an oldie but a goodie, makes you chuckle and thank God you are no longer in your twenties.

TV One’s Unsung series always satisfies dropping tea about entertainers you grew up with in the 1990s. Don’t forget to watch HBO’s Watchmen, which will not be coming back for Season 2 as of now, so watch it while you can, or forever hold your peace.

As the kids would say, COVID-19 is gonna COVID-19, so we may as well make the best of our time #AloneTogether. Outside of holidays, when do folks really have this much potential time to spend together?

Keep thoughts of isolation at bay by reconnecting with friends and loved ones and making use of what’s available in real time and online. #QuarantineAndChill and enjoy the time you have with those you love.

This article was written

by Nsenga K Burton, Ph.D., founder & editor-in-chief of The Burton Wire. An expert in intersectionality and media industries, Dr. Burton is also a professor of film and television at Emory University and co-editor of the book, Black Women’s Mental Health: Balancing Strength and Vulnerability. Follow her on Twitter @ Ntellectual or @TheBurtonWire.

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Rent Relief Now: BPs Adams and Brewer, CMs Cornegy and Powers, Tech Leader Release Plan for $8B Locked up in Cash Security Deposits to be Used for New Yorkers to Pay April Rent; Staring at the COVID-19 Recession and Immediate Rent Expenses, Local Elected Officials Join Entrepreneur Ankur Jain on New Proposal to Stave Off Personal Economic Emergency

R

enters are seeking urgent re-

cash security deposit directly towards

whole on next month’s rent and do not

relief as April 1st approaches, including

Council Member Robert E. Corn-

days. Using existing, pre-paid security

lief with a COVID-19 reces-

next month’s rent, unlocking around

fall behind on any of their liabilities.

rent-burdened families who have lost

egy, Jr., said, “Shielding our commu-

deposits to supplement rent payment

sion looming in New York

$8 billion in savings tied up in cash

· Provide renters who opt-in to the

sources of income and are wondering

nities from the economic challenges

allows tenants time to seek relief,”

and rent checks totaling billions due

security deposits. Officials were joined

rent relief program 30 days to replace

how they will make it through. We see

ahead will require many steps and

said Council Member Keith Powers.

this week. For the majority of Amer-

by the CEO of Kairos, Ankur Jain, who

the security deposit; renters will be

a solution that the City can implement

Renter’s Choice would represent an $8

Ankur Jain, Founder and CEO of

icans, housing is the most significant

has been at the forefront of the renter’s

given the option to replace their cash

immediately to provide that relief. The

billion step forward in helping families

Kairos, said, “Young people should

cost per month and the greatest house-

choice movement in New York and

deposit with low-cost insurance for just

important thing is choice, and that’s

cope with this emergency. Just as doc-

not be worried about paying rent, this

hold expense – and, with rent just

nationally, beginning with the release

a few dollars a month.

what renters need right now as they are

tors, nurses, and medical teams work

is particularly urgent. Without $400 to

days away, New Yorkers are at a loss.

of a 2019 policy plan that has inspired

Mayor de Blasio called for similar

locked into an economic scenario none

to respond to the public health chal-

spare for an emergency expense during

Renters relief can help solve this prob-

renter’s choice legislation across the

requirements to unlock cash securi-

of us could have forecast.”

lenge we face – we as policymakers

the best of times, young New Yorkers

lem and put $8 billion back into New

country and innovation in low cost

ty deposits via insurance alternatives

President

must work with just as much urgency

are already struggling to make ends

Yorkers’ pockets – if governments act

digital insurance products that replace

during his State of the City speech in

Gale Brewer said, “COVID-19 has

to respond to the economic challenge.

meet, and now have the added stress

swiftly.

cash deposits. Renter’s Relief is an

February. If the group can secure sup-

propelled New York City into unprec-

I believe Renter’s Choice should be a

of fighting a global pandemic. Rent-

Help may be on the way: To-

emergency version designed to stave

port from the Mayor and fellow Coun-

edented, difficult times for tenants and

key part of our work to keep our com-

ers need relief now – and unlocking

day, Brooklyn Borough President

off immediate effects of COVID-19’s

cil members, this plan can be put into

landlords alike. Tenants need jobs to

munities whole and grant greater peace

cash security deposits sitting in escrow

Eric Adams and Manhattan Borough

hit on the economy.

of mind to every renter.”

accounts is the expedient, responsi-

Manhattan

Borough

effect as soon as the end of this week.

pay rent, and landlords need the rent to

President Gale Brewer – whom, taken

Federal relief plans are still in

If scaled nationally, this plan will be

pay for building staff and operations.

“New Yorkers are facing unprece-

ble solution. With $8 billion at stake,

together, represent millions of rent-

formation and won’t hit pockets for at

a $45 billion stimulus into American

Even as the city looks to the federal

dented circumstances due to the coro-

lawmakers and landlords have a real

ers – joined New York City Council

least a month. Renter’s Relief should

pockets. Eight billion dollar relief for

and state governments for direct sup-

navirus. With thousands of tenants

chance to make positive impact in their

Housing and Buildings Chair Robert

be immediate.

New York renters is just the beginning.

port, we need to tap into every avail-

facing sudden and unprecedented hard-

communities, providing much-needed

Brooklyn Borough President Eric

able resource to sustain our renters. Re-

ships, we must look toward immediate

rent relief and allowing New Yorkers to

Adams said, “The COVID-19 pandem-

leasing $8 billion of security deposits

solutions for those struggling to make

worry about what matters most: staying

their next rent payments in a matter of

safe and healthy.”

Cornegy, Jr. and Council Member

The Renter’s Relief Plan:

Keith Powers to support a plan to help

· Provides immediate financial re-

New Yorkers cover rent payments for

lief to New Yorkers at a time when they

ic is an unprecedented challenge, an

has become a necessity under current

the month of April and avoid economic

need it most, ensuring that they do not

immediate public health emergency

circumstances. I join my colleagues in

emergency. This Renter’s Relief plan

fall behind on rent payments or see any

that is coupled with a crippling eco-

government to call for rent relief for

will require NYC landlords to offer ev-

impact to their credit.

nomic crisis. There are millions of

tenants while ensuring building ser-

renting New Yorkers who are seeking

vices can continue.”

ery renter the option of applying their

· Ensures landlords are made

TRAGIC DEATH OF BELOVED BROOKLYN PRINCIPAL DEZANN ROMAIN, BP ADAMS HOSTS CANDLELIGHT VIGIL ON ZOOM WITH CHANCELLOR CARRANZA, PRINCIPALS UNION, FRIENDS, AND RELATIVES TO HONOR HER MEMORY trators (CSA) Executive Vice President Henry Rubio, offered remembrances of Romain and celebrated the impact she had on her students.

“Brooklyn joins together in mourning and sorrow over the passing of Principal Dez-Ann Romain of Brooklyn Democracy Academy, who we lost to complications from COVID-19. Her work was dedicated to uplifting students at a transfer high school in Brownsville, one of our borough’s most underserved communities. Too many in our society have written off the young scholars under her stewardship, but where others saw problems, she saw promise and potential. Principal Romain and my office

collaborated together on a first-of-itskind urban farming program at her school that has students growing fresh produce for Brooklynites in need, and I was personally proud to honor her leadership that has left a positive imprint on countless young lives. Every soul we lose in this pandemic is a tragic loss for our world. The loss of Principal Romain is particularly painful for the Brooklyn Democracy Academy family, our larger public school community, and a borough grateful for her service,” said Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams.

“This is painful for all of us, and I extend my deepest condolences to the Brooklyn Democracy Academy community, and the family of Principal

Romain,” said Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza. “We’re all experiencing a deep sense of confusion, uncertainty, and sadness, and it’s more important than ever to provide support to one another. We’ll be there for the students and staff through whatever means necessary during this impossibly difficult time.”

“Words cannot express what the passing of Principal Dez-Ann Romain means to our city’s school leaders,” said CSA President Mark Cannizzaro. “We join her family, friends, students, colleagues, the New Visions community, and all NYC educators in mourning this heartbreaking loss, and we thank Borough President Adams for providing this opportunity to honor her memory.

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rooklyn Borough President Eric Adams hosted a candlelight vigil on Zoom to honor the memory of Dez-Ann Romain, a principal at Brooklyn Democracy Academy. Romain, a widely beloved educator and pillar of the Brownsville community, passed away on Monday, March 23rd, from coronavirus-related complications at the age of 36. During the vigil, Borough President Adams, friends and family of Romain, New York City Department of Education (DOE) Chancellor Richard Carranza, and Council of Supervisors and Adminis-

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$2 Trillion = Billions for Boeing, Pennies for the People

By Julianne Malveaux, NNPA Newswire Contributor

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deemed critical to maintaining na-

gressman Amash says, this stimulus

he development of the $2.2

tional security. While Boeing isn’t

package will widen the wealth gap.

trillion stimulus package

mentioned by name, the Washington

Inequality is at the very founda-

was extremely flawed. The

Post quoted a confidential source

tion of our economic system, so it

Republican bullies in the Senate, led

who says this money is partly set

isn’t surprising that the coronavirus

by Majority Leader Mitch McCon-

aside for Boeing.

stimulus package reflects the biases

This is the same Boeing that

nell, wrote the bill with absolutely

manufactured

no Democratic input, then suggested

We need committed, vocal,

tel owner, pushed hard for hotels and

planes. And they’ve imperiously

progressive members of Congress

tion.

cruise ships to get bailout benefits,

said they will take assistance only on

(Maxine Waters, Barbara Lee, Aya-

but some in Congress have apparent-

their terms. Some think the federal

na Pressley, Bobby Scott, AOC, and

ly peeped 45’s hole card.

government should take an equity

others) to shine a bright light on this

The first draft of the bill, unsur-

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that are hard-wired into our system.

crashing

that Democrats amend their legisla-

prisingly, was a goody grab for cor-

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faulty,

porations with much less for individ-

It takes extreme hubris for our

stake in companies that get bailout

inequality, and to either modify the

uals. Initially, the Republican Senate

nation’s chief executive officer, who

funds. Boeing’s CEO said he wasn’t

legislation or develop legislation to

would have given Treasury Secretary

has used the United States Treasury

interested in such a deal. If the feds

address some of these inequalities.

Steve Mnuchin a slush fund of $500

as a piggy bank, to be as self-serving

wanted to play hardball, they’d force

On March 23, Congresswoman

billion to assist troubled industries

as 45 is. Good for Democrats for rec-

Boeing into bankruptcy, since bank-

Nita Lowey (D-NY) introduced HR

with absolutely no oversight.

ognizing the pattern of double-deal-

ruptcy doesn’t mean the cessation of

6379, the Take Responsibility for

The last version of the bill does

ings makes it clear that written pro-

operations, it means the restructuring

Workers and Families Act, that pro-

include both monitoring and an in-

hibition of these shady practices is

of debt.

vides protections for workers and

spector general to look for fraud

necessary.

Meanwhile, there’s no helpful

families mostly because the stimulus

and abuse. Republicans would have

Michigan Congressman Justin

fine print for ordinary people. Sure,

package does not. And there is a rush

doled the money out to their cronies.

Amash, an independent who used

people will get $1200 checks, plus

to pass the stimulus quickly as more

But the Dems, led by House Speak-

to be Republican, tweeted, “This

$500 per child. That’s better than

and more people are out of work.

er Nancy Pelosi, stood their ground.

bipartisan deal is a raw deal for the

nothing, but compared to Boeing’s

Stimulate the economy if you

The stimulus legislation is better than

people. It does far too little for those

billions, it’s pennies. The ability to

will, but don’t ignore the people on

the 2008-2009 bailout legislation; it

who need the most help while pro-

get unemployment insurance for

the bottom. If we are injecting $2.2

is gratifying to see that the Senate

viding hundreds of billions in cor-

extra weeks will also be helpful for

trillion into our lagging economy,

rose above partisanship to get this

porate welfare, massively growing

those who lose their jobs.

make sure that some of it trickles

done.

government, inhibiting economic

More food stamp funds will be

Republicans even conceded that

adaptation, and widening the gap

available. But there is some confu-

Dr. Julianne Malveaux is an

Mr. Trump, his grafter family, oth-

between the rich and the poor.” The

sion over whether gig workers will

economist, author, media contribu-

er cabinet heads and senior leaders,

legislation is likely to be hundreds, if

get the benefit. Instead, it seems that

tor and educator. Her latest project

along with their families, cannot ben-

not thousands, of pages long. And it’s

those who have good jobs will get

MALVEAUX! On UDCTV is avail-

efit from this stimulus legislation. It

got lots of fine print.

down the poor.

great benefits, while those who have

able on youtube.com. For booking,

is unfathomable that this provision

For example, $17 billion in loan

part-time jobs, gig jobs, or are un-

wholesale inquiries or for more info

has to be put in writing, but 45, a ho-

funds are set aside for “businesses

employed won’t get much. As Con-

visit www.juliannemalveaux.com

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Homeownership in Harlem Protecting Your Property from the Virus Rev. Dr. Charles Butler

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sad fact is many Harlem residents were not prepared for the Coronavirus outbreak now plaguing our community. Maintaining social distant is the new norm. But what should homeowners do to protect themselves and their families against Covid 19? There is no end currently in sight.

Most health experts

will say the worst of the dreaded disease is yet to come.

For many homeowners this health crisis will eventually lead to a financial crisis that will have a devastating impact. Most lenders will require you to have at least 3 months of reserve payments.

But the savings will run out quickly. Here are some preventive financial actions to take now:

Eliminate all unnecessary expenses.

Revise your monthly household budget and focus only on the essentials. Food and shelter. Most people are being self-quarantine, so being inside your home may help cut outside cost i.e. transportation, lunch etc. Find the community service resources that will provide you with assistance.

Contact your lender

immediately if you are having difficulty making your mortgage payment. Many lenders are setting up special forebearance programs to assist homeowners who have experienced a loss of income due to this crisis. They may offer you an extension in making your mortgage payment or waive the late fees. But you will have to contact them to make the necessary arrangements.

But don’t stop there.

Contact each creditor and request a reduction in your monthly payments. You must be pro-active in reaching out to them.

If you are a small business owner, there are now some grant programs available to assist you in meeting monthly obligations. However, the funding is limited.

You must apply quickly and have a demonstrated need of assistance.

You can call 311 formore information on these programs.

Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement, Inc, has developed a list of resources to assist you.

If you are interested in attending future workshops or have questions regarding the home buying process contact Rev. Dr. Charles Butler at (212) 281 4887 ext.

231 or email at cbutler@hcci.org.

Harlem is Talking to Harlem

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by: W.A. Rogers

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“Harlem has to talk to Harlem” is a statement made by Lloyd William President of the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce during one of the many conference calls with over 40 upper Manhattan business, education, political, religious, public sector, cultural and civic leaders during the current public health crisis. New York State is the nation’s epicenter for reported COVID-19 infected cases.

Manhattan is considered the most influential borough in New City.

Many people travel from other boroughs to work in Manhattan. COVID-19 infected cases in Manhattan are currently not as high as Brooklyn or Queens but this could change.

Harlem is in the heart of

Manhattan but has a population larger than many cities in the United States.

The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce is the oldest continual business organization in Upper Manhattan. Chartered in 1896 as the Harlem Board of Commerce.

The organization’s name changed to The Uptown Chamber of Commerce in 1921, many believe it was to distinguish themselves from the growing Harlem Renaissance movement.

In 1993 the name changed to the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce as a result of the growing second Harlem Renaissance movement, the chamber adopted the motto of “The Business of Business is People."

A major reason why the GHCC Board of Directors have had emergency

COVID-19 response conference call updates once a week.

Many of the GHCC Board of Directors are also on the weekly GHCC Upper Manhattan Leaders conference calls where New York City, State and federal Harlem representative give updates along with senior members from higher education institutions located in Harlem such as City College, Columbia University and Touro College. Civic organizations like UMEZ, 125th Street BID and HCDC are also involved.

Community based organizations such as Harlem Business Alliance, Silicon Harlem, and the National Action Network are also on the update call along with NYPD Manhattan North. There is also a GHCC health committee

with over twenty senior members representing the medical hospitals and schools in Upper Manhattan, also included on the GHCC health committee’s weekly calls are members from the holistic and alternative health community.

The information and updates from the weekly GHCC COVID-19 conference calls will be posted on the chambers website at www.greaterh a r l e m c h a m b e r. c o m GHCC radio partners (WBLS-FM/WHCR-FM/ WLIB-AM/HOT 97-AM) and GHCC print partners (NY Christian Times/ Schneps Media (AM New York)/ NY Carib News/ Amsterdam News/Daily News/Harlem Community News) The GHCC website will also provide information on financial assistance

for businesses impacted by COVID-19, SBA disaster loans, NYS suspension of debt collection application information, CDC updates, recommendations and resource information.

The GHCC radio station partners will provide hourly updates.

Silicon Harlem and The Soul City TV Network will provide updated information on the GHCC emergency response COVID-19 coordinated conference calls on many different social media platforms. WHCR the Voice of Harlem will provide hourly GHCC COVID-19 committee updates on WHCR 90.3 FM, the WHCR Emergency Broadcast Team (WEBT) and the WHCR Harlem Emergency Network (HEN) will also provide GHCC COVID-19 com-

mittee updates and reports at www.whcrebt.org.

Members of the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce will receive weekly emails with important COVID-19 emergency response and resource updates from City, State and Federal governments. My Urbanology/GHCC radio show that takes place on the last Tuesday of the month will be a live broadcast on the GHCC Facebook page @greaterharlemchamber from 4:00 to 5:00 pm until the WHCR station reopens; thanks to the Soul City TV network a GHCC member.

GHCC members, associates, sponsors, managers and staff are doing a wonderful job of allowing Harlem to talk to Harlem and the world during this unprecedented public health crisis.

HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Apollo Theater’s Amateur Night, America’s Longest Running Talent Show to Hold Auditions for New Season via Online Submission Starting today, vocalists, rappers, dancers, comedians, spoken word artists, and other performers can audition to compete in the Apollo’s Theater’s Signature Program

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or the first time in its 86year history, the Apollo Theater’s Amateur Night auditions will be conducted exclusively through online submissions, as the nonprofit fills the coveted slots for the summer and fall 2020-21 season. The series, which has run consecutively through some of America’s most challenging times, will switch to an online only format as the country is in the midst of social distancing and all of New York’s and the nation’s cultural institutions closed their doors to protect the safety of staff, performers, and audience members. Starting today, contestants who can sing, dance, rap, play an instrument, and perform stand-up or spoken word can submit a pre-recorded audition up to five-minutes in length in the hopes of being selected to perform on the world-famous Apollo stage later this year and compete for

the Grand Prize of $20,000.

Those under the age of 17 can also submit their digital audition for a spot to compete in the Child Star of Tomorrow category and a $5,000 prize.

More details on the online audition process can be found at https://www.apollotheater.org/ amateur-night/auditions/ The previously scheduled in-person open audition for the spring season on April 18 has been canceled.

Since its inception in 1934, the Apollo Theater’s signature show, Amateur Night, has been one of the longest-running continuous events in New York City, gaining global recognition for launching the careers of thousands of performers and attracting audiences from all over the world. Amateur Night has long been revered by artists as a transformative experience where up-and-coming talent

feel the power of the legendary performers who have come before them, and where audience responses can help make or break a career. Ella Fitzgerald, Luther Vandross, Lauryn Hill, and H.E.R. are just a few of the legendary performers who launched their careers on the Apollo stage. Beginning in 2017, the Apollo Theater incorporated online submissions into its audition process to extend access to artists around the globe and diversify the talent featured in the original, largescale talent show, and is now receiving thousands of online auditions annually. While the majority of contestants who make it to the Apollo stage still do so the traditional way, the international contestants have grown, even spawning the first ever Amateur Night in Japan this past fall.

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Night also served as the inspiration for “Showtime at the Apollo,” the acclaimed televised performance competition that ran for over 20 years and featured countless professional and up-and-coming artists.

The show was revived in 2017, featuring Steve Harvey as the host, for two special showcases and a full season in 2018.

Through its programming and education initiatives, the Apollo continues to partner with artists and foster career development for artists and arts administrators alike, fostering the next generation of performance-makers both onstage and behind the scenes. The Apollo’s forward-looking artistic vision continues to build on this legacy, while also serving as a partner, commissioner,

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In fall 2020, the Apollo Theater will mark its first ever physical expansion with the theaters at the Victoria, part of the vision for a future Apollo Performing Arts Center. The theaters at the Victoria will support the growth of the Apollo’s artistic programming as it continues to provide a home to artists of color, create an expanded 21st century American performing arts canon, and provide additional educational and community programming in Harlem and beyond. For more information about the Apollo, visit www.

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Amateur Night represents this, and we want to keep the spotlight shining on these talented individuals.”

The Apollo Theater has long served as a testing ground for new artists working across a variety of art forms and has ushered in the emergence of many new musical genres— including jazz, swing, bebop, R&B, gospel, blues, soul, and hip-hop. The Apollo’s Amateur

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EVENTS

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Dr. Marcella Maxwell, Rev. Fran Thiessen, Rev. Rashad Moore

Photos By: Hubert Williams

Golden Life Partnership Forum Panelists

Dr. Marcella Maxwell surrounded by students

Golden Life Attendees - A Better You!

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Seniors Can Hang Tough in the Rough: Stay Safe. Stay Healthy. Stay Home

By Hazel Rosetta Smith (Photos By: Hubert Williams)

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n the past three years, Dr. Marcella Maxwell, leader of the Abyssinian Baptist Church’s GOLDEN LIFE MINISTRY, has devoted an exceptional amount of time giving thought and support to programs, professional panels, seminars and workshops to assist the senior population in the primary purpose to live life like it is golden.

Now more than ever, it is important for seniors to grasp a strong hold on the wisdom they already possess to ride out the pandemic health crisis that is upon us. It had been broadly predicted and proclaimed by the entire medical profes-

sion that the senior population is the most vulnerable to the Coronavirus, better known as Covid-19.

It is of the utmost importance that seniors remain stalwart in protecting their mind, body and spirit throughout these troubling days.

Do not allow panic to overwhelm your present circumstance. Fear can create the kind of stress that will bring down the immune system and that is a medically proven fact. Concentrate on the positive. We cannot get depressed when there is so much to be thankful for.

We have a host of memories of how we got over

through trials and tribulations, good and bad times, happy or sad, we can handle this. Yes, this time is like none other because of its global impact, but there have been numerous diseases that have come and gone. Every moment of every day, in or out is an opportunity to rejoice.

Remember the times we were together, gathered with anticipation of learning something new, laughing and munching on breakfast and lunch. I attended and wrote about every forum presented

by Dr. Maxwell and her partners, The Greater Links, Inc., Michele Stent, Rhonda McClean-Craig and the faithful

Carolyn McBain with her bus load of neighbors from Esplanade Gardens. Every program focused on senior opportunities and necessities, perks and available health benefits. Every senior session was time well spent questioning and understanding information patiently provided from those in the know to those who wanted to know.

Maxwell always emphasizes knowledge is power. Seniors can stand up and speak out when they are aware of the facts. We may be shut-in right now, however, we will not be shut down for long, this too shall pass. Let us think back on what we learned together

Dr Marcella Maxwell and look forward to the good that is yet to come. STAY

HOME FOR NOW. We will see each other suddenly.

If I could do one thing, I’d make sure we stay healthy.

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Congressional Black Caucus Focuses on Economic Recovery of African Americans in COVID-19 Crisis

By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor

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Harlem Community Newspapers | April 2. 2020

he coronavirus health crisis that hit America in the middle of March has compelled Governors to shut down states, requested citizens to stay in their homes and moved Congress to pass an unprecedented stimulus of over two trillion dollars.

As the COVID-19 crisis hit its peak, the Congressional Black Caucus began to fight to “support the needs 12

of Black families, seniors, workers, businesses, and communities. On March 20, the CBC submitted an extensive 11-page proposal to House and Senate leadership with recommendations to support the recovery of Black America.”

The first draft of the COVID-19 Senate stimulus bill focused money to bailout large corporations and the top one percent. But after days of nego-

tiation that included President Trump big footing Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, the legislation was changed to focus more on the needs of main street Americans.

Those priorities included a higher direct payment to individuals from $600 to $1200.

Another change was an additional $500 child tax credit per child and a moratorium on foreclosures and evictions.

Black Caucus mem-

bers also added $447 million for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Several other provisions asked by members of the Congressional Black Caucus were an expansion of unemployment benefits to $600 per week in addition to the base max eligible for unemployment insurance, $15.5 billion in additional funding for SNAP, a temporary moratorium of 6 months for federal student loans and

funding the Minority Business Development Agency $10 million to make grants to minority-owned businesses.

There is also a provision adding $1 billion for the Community Services Block Grant and $750 million for Head Start and $4 billion in homeless assistance grants.

The U.S. House passed a $2 Trillion Senate bill. Other stimulus legislation is expected in the future but Congress is also

expected to take much of April off because of days added to the Easter recess in the wake of the COVID crisis.

Lauren Victoria Burke is an independent journalist for NNPA and the host of the podcast BURKEFILE. She is also a political strategist as Principal of Win Digital Media LLC. She may be contacted at LBurke007@gmail. com and on twitter at @LVBurke

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Coronavirus and Alzheimer’s: What Family Caregivers Need to Know

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he COVID-19 pandemic threatens the health of millions in this country and around the world, but the novel coronavirus presents unique challenges for more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s and more than 16 million family members and friends serving as their caregivers.

“Public health strategies aimed at limiting contact with others are nearly impossible for people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias who rely on family caregivers and others to live their daily lives,” says Beth Kallmyer, vice president, care and support, Alzheimer’s Association.

“This reality affects these individuals across all set-

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tings, including home, adult day services, residential and assisted living facilities and nursing homes.”

To help family caregivers navigate the complex COVID-19 environment, the Alzheimer’s Association is offering additional guidance to families, including: • Foster safe hygiene

habits. People living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias may forget to wash their hands or follow other precautions to ensure safe hygiene. Caregivers are encouraged to be extra vigilant in helping individuals practice safe hygiene.

• Monitor sudden or sustained behavior changes.

People living with Alzhei-

mer’s and other dementias may not be able to communicate if they are feeling bad or showing early symptoms of illness. Caregivers should monitor family members closely and respond quickly to any signs of distress, discomfort or increased confusion. These signs do not necessarily indicate a serious condition like COVID-19, but it’s important to determine the underlying cause.

• Prepare for potential changes in care and support. As public health containment strategies for COVID-19 escalate, families need to anticipate that less help may be available.

It’s important for families to anticipate these changes and make plans for filling gaps in caregiving.

• Be calm and create

a nurturing environment.

The current COVID-19 pandemic is creating added anxiety for everyone. Do your best to remain calm, particularly in your interactions with family members living with dementia. These individuals often take their cues from the people around them. Creating a calm environment will help them feel safe and protected.

• Play gatekeeper with outside caregivers and guests. Carefully monitor who is coming into the home to ensure all who enter are healthy. Be proactive in asking outside caregivers and guests about their current health status and make sure they are not experiencing any early or recent symptoms of illness.

• Ask residential care facilities about communication

policies. To protect the health of residents, many facilities are restricting access to outside visitors. Ask the facility about alternative communication methods during the crisis, including phone calls, video chats or emails. If your family member is unable to engage in calls or video chats, ask the facility how you can connect with staff to get health updates.

For more information, visit alz.org, the website of the Alzheimer’s Association or call its free 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.

Many primary caregivers are not good about asking for help even as care responsibilities escalate.

It’s important for family members and friends to be proactive during the current crisis in asking caregivers how they can help.

NEW YORKERS:

STAY HOME TO STOP THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS New Yorkers working together and staying home can slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in New York City.

When you go out for essential needs, work or to get fresh air, keep distance between yourself and others and take the following precautions.

• Keep at least 6 feet between yourself and others.

• Wash your hands with soap and water often.

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or sleeve when sneezing or coughing.

• Do not touch your face with unwashed hands.

• Monitor your health more closely than usual for cold or flu symptoms.

IF YOU ARE SICK • Stay home.

• If you have a cough, shortness of breath, fever, sore throat and do not feel better after 3-4 days, consult with your doctor.

• If you need help getting medical care, call 311.

• NYC will provide care regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

REDUCE OVERCROWDING

PROTECT THE MOST VULNERABLE • Stay home if you have lung disease, heart disease, diabetes, cancer or a weakened immune system.

• Stay home and call, video chat or text with family or friends who have one of these conditions.

• Stay home.

• Telecommute if possible.

If you do go out: • Stagger work hours away from peak travel times.

• Walk or bike.

• Do not gather in crowds.

Text COVID to 692-692 for real-time updates or visit nyc.gov/coronavirus.

Call 311 to report harassment or discrimination. Call 888-NYC-WELL, text "WELL" to 65173 or chat online at nyc.gov/nycwell to connect with a counselor. *Messages and data rates may apply. Check your wireless provider plan for details.

Bill de Blasio Mayor Oxiris Barbot, MD Commissioner

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HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

Ponty Bistro Harlem gives free meals

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hef Cisse stated, “I’ve been living in Harlem for the past 25 years; I am a part of this community so I have to give back..When I opened up my restaurants (Ponty Bistro Harlem and Renaissance on Adam

Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd on the corners of 139th and 132nd Streets respectively) this community supported and patronized my businesses.

Ponty Bistro gave out free dinners this past Saturday. When asked if he will con-

tinue it next week he said, “Yes, but then added, I’m thinking of alternating between my two restaurants; one week this one and the next week the other one. I’ve got a couple of days to decide.”

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Harlem’s Red Rooster Offers Free Food During Coronavirus Outbreak

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(Photos by Seitu Oronde) arlem chef Marcus Samuelsson’s neighborhood restaurant Red Rooster, located on Lenox Avenue and near 126th Street, is distributing free to-go meals every Monday through Saturday starting at noon until all meals are given out. Samuels-

son is partnering with chef José Andrés’ organization World Central Kitchen, which provides free meals during disasters.

Meals are given out at National Action Network on 145th Street between Lenox and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. in Harlem.

Meals are also being given out in

Bronx and Brooklyn.

“Now, more than ever, we need to come together to support everyone in our community to combat food insecurity in the midst of this crisis.

As we have learned from our 10 years serving this neighborhood and my past 5 years

as the co-founder of Harlem EatUp! with our main beneficiary Citymeals, there are a tremendous number of food insecure people in our community under the best of circumstances,” Samuelsson said in a statement.

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Charles Pan Fried Chicken 241 Frederick Douglas Blvd @132nd St 212-281-1800 Open every day 12 Noon until 11 pm.

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que 700 W 125th St near 12th Ave

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Harlem Food Bar 2100 Frederick Dou glass Blvd, bet 113th and 114th Streets 212-222-9570.

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Blvd @ 143rd St 212-866-3663 Mon – Sun 10am-8pm Manna’s 2352 8th Ave @ 126t h Street 212-749-9084 Mon-Sun 10am-9pm Ponty Bistro Harlem 2375 ACPJ Blvd at 139t h Street (212) 234-6474 open 11 am until 11 pm daily.

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here are more than 100 restaurants in central Harlem from 110th Street to 155th Steet from river to river. Many are offering take out during this Coronavirus Pandemic. We have listed some of them below Amy Ruth 113 west 116th street 212-280-8779 Open Daily for takeout and delivery 11AM-8PM.

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PONDER THIS! What’s UP in Your House?

By Hazel Rosetta Smith

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read, there is the dust. Wow! My

out the latest news. The Governor

rauma came upon the

mind has been caught up on the

was updating the City. I spent too

world in one swift swoop

germs outside, but what about the

much time listening in. Obviously,

by way of a virus. Day

unfiltered vacuum of who knows

that was not good. Pow, pow, loud

by day we watch this world as we

what thriving within this space

sounds from the kitchen.

have known it to be closing-down

with me?

I was catapulted into full germ

splattered yokes from the black-

to shut-in. Those folks who are

warfare, an obsession to sanitize

ened pot, up the wall to the ceiling.

able and daring enough to venture

my dwelling place. Got on the

Off, I dashed to get the pail to refill

out can be seen moving in six feet

blue rubber gloves, a rag and a pail

it for washing down the kitchen

perimeters from each other.

of pine in water and the plan began

wall. In my haste, I knocked over

As a senior myself, in the

with the floorboards at the entrance

the pail of pine water. Lickety

group of those considered most

door. Down on my knees I began

split, I sopped up the spill and quite

vulnerable, I am obedient in iso-

wiping and sliding the pail along

uncontrollably began to laugh.

the way. This started out easy

The best times can be found in having a good laugh at yourself.

lation. I stand at my window each

new normal.

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Food delivery trucks for Trader Joe's are all settled in for now. Do not

we shall overcome this invisible

dwell on this present dilemma.

enemy. In the end, we will rejoice

morning and observe the long line

So, here I am hunkered down

enough with the melodious sounds

of people spread apart waiting to

getting to know this place I call

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It is important for families, communities, states and the nation to come together Now More Than Ever to address COVID-19. This country has been divided and polarized on the lines of politics, race, religion, gender, social economic status and social programming for some time, it is now a time for de-programming.

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Years ago, shortly after graduation from college, Adams worked at a residential treatment facility for teen girls with emotional difficulties. It didn’t take long for her to see that each of the girls were angry at

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