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Tips for Families Gifting Kids Mobile Devices This Holiday Season (Statepoint)

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uying children mobile devices this holiday season? You’re in good company. Fifty-three percent of children own a smartphone by age 11, and 84 percent of teenagers have their own phones, according to Common Sense Media.

While there are many great benefits to being digitally connected at a young age, there are certain issues families should address. Once the dust settles after your child receives their gift, consider these suggestions for safer, more responsible mobile device use: 1) Discuss Privilege and Trust. Have a casual, open-ended chat about the privilege and responsibilities of device ownership. Ask questions about whether their friends own devices, and what they’re most excited to use it for.

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Setting clear rules about device usage is essential. Depending on your child’s age, you may agree that the device only to be used for certain purposes (for example: contacting you, FaceTiming relatives, doing homework). Even with older

kids and teens, it’s important to discuss appropriate online behavior, healthy digital habits and “screen etiquette.” Consider putting together a “contract” to be displayed somewhere visible.

3) Buy a Protective Case and Warranty. Devices are easy

to lose or break -- especially by kids. Consider buying a durable case and screen protector as additional presents, and definitely purchase a warranty through your carrier or a third party. Finally, make sure you have a location monitoring app installed on your child’s

device, which offers peace of mind, saves headaches coordinating pickups and can help you locate lost devices in a pinch.

4) Download a Parental Guidance App. Download a parental guidance app onto your own device, such as OurPact, which allows you to install a simple profile on your child’s device. Then, you can remotely set up automated schedules for when internet and apps are unavailable, or block access manually to the device for a specified period of time. With such features as URL whitelisting and blacklisting, daily screen time allowances and iMessage/SMS blocking, you can be engaged with how your child uses their device, letting you enjoy the peace of mind knowing they aren’t playing Angry Birds or Fruit Ninja past bedtime when they should be snoozing.

Available at the iOS App Store and Google Play Store, parents can also sign up for an account at www.ourpact.com.

5) Screen Applications for Quality. Make sure all apps installed on your child’s device pass your approval. It’s good practice to have the App Store blocked using a tool like OurPact. This way, when your child wants to install a new app, you can research it together.

6) Practice What You Preach! Kids are more likely to respond to actions over words, so make sure that you’re setting a good example. Don’t send emails at the dinner table.

Never text and drive. Make eye contact when you talk. Last but not least: always put relationships -- especially with your children -- before devices.

For a joyful holiday season, be sure any gift of a digital device is used safely and responsibly by the recipient.

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Brooklyn Upcoming Events FREE Recurring Events in Brooklyn: Office of the Brooklyn Borough President’s Office (209 Joralemon St.): Mon.-Fri., All day Score NYC Small Business Mentoring Office of the Brooklyn Borough President’s Office (209 Joralemon St.): Mon.-Thurs., 9:30am4:00pm Constituent Assistance Center Walk-In Brooklyn Bridge Park (Fornino at Pier 6) Tues. nights, 7:00pm NYRR (New York Road Runners) Van Dyke Community Center (392 Blake Ave.): Fridays, 2:00-3:00pm FREE Zumba for all HealthFirst members Tuesdays until June 30 7:00-9:00pm Ronald K. Brown Community Dance Class All dance levels are welcome to this community dance class with Ronald K. Brown at the Billie Holiday Theatre. Classes begin center floor with and emphasis on alignment, rhythm and using the body to express ideas and themes; strength, prayer, and celebration.

Restoration Plaza. 1368 Fulton Street. $15.

Weekends in December and January Winter Zoo Wonderland Every weekend in December and January, explore the Zoo’s wintery outdoor trail, warm up in their indoor exhibits, and discover the special adaptations animals have to survive in the cold.

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Now until December 31 6:30pm Statues for Equality Come and view ten Gillie and Marc portraits of female luminaries, studies for Statues for Equality, a groundbreaking exhibition from Gillie and Marc. The artists mission: promote gender equality and diversity by increasing the number of women public sculptures worldwide. It all starts in New York with ten bronze statues of female icons, which will increase the representation from 3% to 9%. City Point. 445 Albee Square. FREE. December 19 1:003:00pm #RentFreeze Homeowners and Tenant Enrollment Event Enroll in the NYC Rent Freeze Program. Seniors and People with Disabilities, Keep Your Rent From Increasing, If You: are 62 years or older, have a household income of 50k or less, live in a rent regulated apartment and spend more than - of income on rent. BPL. 10 Grand Army Plaza. FREE to attend.

December 19 4:30 & 9:30pm Harriet Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, Harriet tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and transformation into one of America’s greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of enslaved people and changed the course of history. BAM. Peter Jay Sharp Building. 30 Lafayette Avenue. $16.

December 20 10:00am It Happened on 5th Avenue A New York story of holiday cheer and housing woes begins with a spirited squatter who spends his winters in a boarded-up townhouse

while the owners are on vacation. This year, he takes in a full house of other hapless folks, including a young Army vet (DeFore) and a runaway girl (Gale Storm), who turns out to be the real owner’s daughter. When she convinces her parents (Ruggles and Harding) to join the holiday refuge in disguise, it leads to a holiday comedy full of romance, real estate schemes, and Christmas melodies. This Event is for Senior Citizens ages 65 or older only. BAM 30 Lafayette Avenue. FREE. December 20 7:00pm The Wind Ensemble Winter Concert Join for an evening of holiday music, featuring the student-musicians of the Brooklyn College Wind Ensemble. Brooklyn College. 2900 Bedford Avenue.

December 21 2:304:30pm Reiki Sound Bath: A Shamanic Journey Join Reiki Masters Joshua Dorfman and Julia Sheykman in a multidimensional experience that goes beyond the five senses. A Shamanic Sound Bath Meditation is an experience that takes you beyond this world into the Unseen world to retrieve insight, information and wisdom to be implemented into your daily life. The Unseen realms are also a safe place to converse with your Spirit guides. This is an ancient tradition conducted by Shamans and healers from many indigenous cultures from all over the world and they are honored to share it with you. Heal Haus. 1082 Fulton Street. $35.

December 22 11:004:00pm Chanukah Experience From the virtual reality experts at Yokey Pokey, the CHANUKAH EXPERIENCE: DON’T BURN THE LATKES will entertain and educate kids 6+ through a video gaming adventure. Plus, the first 100 families to participate will receive free Katz’s latkes (limited to 2 per family.)

Dekalb Market Hall. 445 Albee Square West. FREE.

T

he NYC Department of

He is to see Noel Pointer Foun-

proofed classrooms accommodat-

Cultural Affairs (DCLA),

dation expanding its footprint in

ing multiple ensemble sizes, five

members of the City

Brooklyn, contributing a $1 mil-

private lesson rooms, a recording

lion investment from his office.

studio, climate-controlled instru-

Council, and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams have an-

“The restoration of the De-

ment storage space, administrative

nounced that The Noel Pointer

graw Street firehouse shows how

offices, meeting areas, and ADA

Foundation (NPF) has received

we can repurpose historically sig-

access. It would also increase

$6.5 million in City capital fund-

nificant buildings for modern com-

NPF’s capacity to host profession-

ing to restore the historic firehouse

munity uses,” said BP Adams. “

al development training for the

located at 299 Degraw Street in

All children deserve the opportuni-

organization’s 30 teaching artists.

Cobble Hill.

ty to explore and indulge their cre-

When not being used for

NPF will be the non-profit cul-

ativity through artistic expression,

music classes, the facility will

tural operator of the site pending

and this new facility will allow stu-

be available to rent as a resource

completion of the renovation proj-

dents who may not otherwise have

for meetings, events, workshops,

ect. Formerly home to Fire Depart-

the chance to learn an art form that

small scale performances, and oth-

ment Engine Company 204, the

the late author Khalil Gibran once

er activities that reflect the needs

two-story, 18th century firehouse

described as ‘the language of the

of the local community and musi-

building was decommissioned in

spirit.’”

cians.

Since 1995 NPF has reached

The $6.5 million in City fund-

NPF plans to transform the

34,000 New York City public

ing for this project includes $3 mil-

long-vacant facility into a new

school students by providing string

lion from Mayor de Blasio, $2.5

center for music education and en-

music training.

million from the City Council, and

2003.

richment for New York City youth.

This year, the organization has

“The Department of Cultural

served 2,200 students via in-school

Affairs has been a longtime sup-

programs in 36 public schools and

porter of the Noel Pointer Foun-

on-campus programming at its

million

dation’s extraordinary programs,

headquarters in Bedford Stuyve-

to support future operations and

which engage thousands of young

sant.

programming, kicking off with a

$1 million from Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams.

NPF is launching a $3.5 fundraising

campaign

building

gala event at Weeksville Heritage

music education and performance

would support NPF’s expanded

Center on December 12, 2019.

every year,” said Cultural Affairs

After-School, Saturday, and Sum-

The Brooklyn Philharmonic was

Commissioner Tom Finkelpearl.

mer Strings Programs which span

previously selected as a proposed

“Working alongside the local com-

string, piano, DJ, composition,

operator of the site, but the organi-

munity board and our colleagues

music theory, and voice instruc-

zation has since ceased operations.

in the City Council to make this

tion; performance opportunities;

NPF’s new music education center

match, we’re so excited to provide

and school placement assistance

would revive the vision of cultural

this terrific organization with space

offered to approximately 200 NPF

programming at the building. NPF

to grow their programming while

students seeking support qual-

has been working with Brook-

activating this historic firehouse.”

ifying to enter specialized high

lyn-based Vamos Architects to

schools, conservatories, and col-

design the project, which is antic-

leges each year.

ipated to be completed three years

New Yorkers with the power of

“The Noel Pointer Foundation does excellent work instilling

The

renovated

a love of music in so many New

Located in Cobble Hill at the

York City students and providing

intersection of major bus and sub-

after construction begins.

“It is amazing to see the con-

job training for students and teach-

way lines, the renovated firehouse

tinued growth of the Noel Pointer

ers alike,” said Speaker Corey

would be the first permanent home

Foundation and to support the staff

Johnson. “The Council was proud

for NPF, and it would raise the

in realizing this exciting vision for

to support this new space, which

caliber of instruction provided to

a first class arts education center,”

will be a game changer for the

students with spaces tailored for

said NPF Board Chair Tracey Ca-

Cobble Hill community and for all

professional music education.

pers. “I am thrilled to usher in this

The building would create up

full circle return to where the foun-

Brooklyn Borough President

to 4,300 square feet of flexible

dation started, and to serve even

Eric Adams expressed how thrilled

program space including sound-

more children and families.”

of Brooklyn.

Harlem Community Newspapers | December 19. 2019

Now Until June 13 4:00pm DanceAfrica at Weeksville Weekends Experience the magic of DanceAfrica at these free community workshops on the 2nd Saturday of the month. Led

by BAM teaching artists Kimani Fowlin and Farai Malianga, classes will focus on a variety of dances, songs, and traditions from Africa and the diaspora. Weeksville Heritage Center. 158 Buffalo Avenue. FREE.

Post your “Zoo Year” resolutions for a better planet on their special wall and on Social Media to inspire others. 450 Flatbush Avenue. FREE with Zoo admission.

Noel Pointer Foundation Receives $6.5 Million to Transform LongVacant Degraw Firehouse into a Music Education Center

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COMMENTARY: Write Your Own Obituary. Your Life Depends on It. Spiritually Speaking

By James A. Washington, Publisher, Dallas Weekly or could you stay the course? What would you need to change or do differently?

In the case of Alfred Nobel (of

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the Nobel Prizes) he didn’t want

heard was to share it.

a profit. Because he supposedly

fear or is my obedience based on

dash; that thing between when we

Although this was not the topic of

read a premature obituary about

love?

are physically born and when we

the message, the pastor’s comment

himself, he established the Nobel

You see whatever anyone says

physically die. We have no say

about life and death made me think

Prize (in his will) to leave a gift to

in my obituary, I’m pretty sure

about the beginning and a little at

about my own obituary.

mankind that the world celebrates

God will know the truth of it all.

the end. But how we handle the

every year. That dynamite thing

We all want to be remembered

dash in between will serve us well

almost never comes up.

fondly. The thing that made me

for eternity. It will be what makes up our obituaries.

y immediate reaction

to be eulogized as the guy who

to a recent sermon I

invented wholesale slaughter for

It seems that the inventor of dynamite got an unusual chance to read his own obituary and was

My point is if they wrote your

think about this was the reality

very irritated about what it said

obituary today, would it please

that new life, eternal life begins at

Pay attention to your life. You

about him. The question that this

you? Would it please God? If not,

death. The quality of that life might

cast a wider net than you could

little-known fact made me think

do you know why not?

just begin with what your spiritual

possibly know.

about was, “How will God respond

In this instance, the thought

obituary says. If you know that

to mine?” Better yet, “How would

of my own death prompted me to

then you also know you can start

I respond to my own obituary?”

think, “What had I done for God

to rewrite your obit today, starting

lately that others might see and

right now.

I mean if you could design and write your own epitaph, wouldn’t

James A. Washington is a father, husband, Christian, writer, entrepreneur and the owner/pub-

At a very personal level, I be-

a beneficial exercise to commit, from today forward, to crafting

I once heard that one’s greatest

ing simply out of the love for God,

a life that, when spoken of at its

If you could draft the truth

enlightenment is to know the will

rather than the fear of monumental

celebration, you would be proud to

about your life today and make

of God. The greatest achievement

consequence. Do I follow the Lord

show it to God.

sure that when people spoke at

is to do the will of God. If you

out of faith in unconditional grace

We all know we’ll be held ac-

your funeral, they spoke of your

could draft the truth about your

or because I’m afraid of what will

countable for our new life as we

service to the Lord, would you

life today and make sure that when

happen to me if I don’t? If you’re

conclude our old one: the physical

have to change course, or could

people spoke at your funeral, they

talking about God’s rules, that be-

one.

you stay the course? What would

spoke of your service to the Lord,

comes a very interesting question.

I’m reminded that I often re-

would you have to change course,

Is my obedience to God based on

fer to our ability to influence that

a life with God at the center of it?

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May God Bless and Keep you Always.

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● Harlem Shake (100 W. 124th St): Fri, 7-10pm- Open Mic with Live Musicians ● Mist Harlem (46 W. 116th St): Th starting at 8pm- Live Music; Fri, 10pm-2am- Live Jazz ● Lenox Sapphire (314 Lenox Ave): Th starting at 7-11pm- Live Jazz ● Chez Lucienne (308 Lenox Ave): Fri & Sat, 7-10pm- Live Blues ● Savanna Raes Harlem (2070 ACP Jr. Blvd): Fri, 9-11pm- : Live R&B and Soul ● Maison Harlem (341 Saint Nicholas Ave.): Sun 5-8pm, Live Jazz Vocalist Lady Leah ● Red Rooster (310 Malcolm X Blvd) Mon (Hip Hop); Tues (Live Blues); Thur-Sun (Live Jazz),starting at 7:30pm ● Patrick’s Place (2836 Frederick Douglass Blvd.) Th 6-10pm (Live Jazz with Caribbean Cuisine); Sun, 11am4pm (Jazz and Sunday Brunch) ● El San Juan Restaurant (1429 5th Ave) Sun 11am-4pm (Sunday Brunch with DJ music) Now until February 2 EXHIBITION An Emphasis on Resistance: 2019 CIFO Grants & Commissions Program Exhibition El Museo del Barrio is delighted to host An Emphasis on Resistance, the Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation’s 2019 Grants & Commissions Program exhibition highlighting new works by nine award-winning artists from seven Latin American countries, di-

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Now until January 5 Art Exhibition: Thenjiwe Niki Nkosi: Gymnasium In this new wall painting commissioned by The Africa Center, Thenjiwe Niki Nkosi (b. 1980, USA) continues to work with key themes and imagery from an ongoing series of paintings titled Gymnasium. In this installation, the walls of The Africa Center become a vast, abstracted arena in which a lone gymnast performs (or falters) before the scrutinizing gaze of robed judges.

Perhaps the visitors to this installation are also under their gaze. And who exactly are these faceless onlookers? Contemporary critics, futuristic visitors or Amadlozi, the ancestors, witnessing us?

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Now Until Dec 22 1:00-1:45pm Yeti, Set, Snow!

Yeti, Set, Snow! – an original story and marionette show produced

by City Parks Foundation – will be making its anticipated return to the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre. Perfect for families with young children ages 3 - 8, this winter

Snow Globe Making (December 24)

adventure with puppetry and music is perfect for getting into the winter holiday spirit. Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre. Central Park. $8-$12.

Now Until Dec 21 10:00-6:00pm Holiday Photos with Santa Santa Claus is coming to the Museum of the City of New York! He’s here to spread the Holiday cheer for 4 consecutive Saturdays starting November 30 through December 21 from 10 am–6 pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your photo with Santa and let him know what you’re wishing for this Holiday season. (Please remember to bring your own camera.) 1220 Fifth Ave. FREE with Museum admission.

December 12-21 11:00am, 7:30pm A Christmas Carol in Harlem Set in present-day Harlem, this holiday treasure is dramatized with CTH’s signature style of infusing classic works with an uptown flair. Ebenezer Scrooge is a real estate mogul who has made his fortune at the expense of others in Harlem. Scrooge foregoes using his wealth to affect positive change within his Harlem community and instead lives a life of miserly solitude. That is, until three unexpected visitors arrive on Christmas Eve to show him that the value of family and the impact of cooperation will lead to a healthy, thriving and prosperous community. Aaron Davis Hall. 135th and Convent Avenue. $35.

December 19 7:30-10:30pm Uptown Nights: Brianna Thomas and Fa-la-lala Funk Brianna Thomas and her band Fa-La-La-La Funk! will bring the funk to classic holiday tunes we know and love with her blend of jazz, R&B, and gospel. The concert will be peppered with songs from Brianna’s eagerly anticipated sophomore album Everybody Knows.

Harlem Stage. 150 Convent Avenue. $25.

December 20 7:00-9:00pm Harlem Jazz Series: T.K. Blue Come and see a performance at Greater Calvary Baptist Church featuring the musician T.K. Blue. 55 West 124th Street. $20.

December 21 4:00pm Holiday Joy: A Gospel Celebration Let the music lift your spirit this Christmas season.

GRAMMY-award winning singer Yolanda Adams returns to the Apollo for a soul-stirring holiday concert with gospel artist Donald Lawrence and comedic host Marcus Wiley. Apollo Theater. 253 W 125th Street. $35.

December 22 12:00-3:00pm Historic New York: Mount Morris Fire Watchtower A prominent feature of Marcus Garvey Park and its neighborhood, the historic Mount Morris Fire Watchtower serves as an important landmark for the Harlem community.

Visitors will get a chance

Harlem Holiday Gospel (December 24-25)

to go inside with the Urban Park Rangers who will discuss the significance and history of this recently restored structure. Marcus Garvey Park. FREE. December 23 11:00-2:00pm Holiday Ornaments Celebrate the holidays at the Museum! Join for a special ornament workshop and cookie decorating. For children ages 6-12 years with adults to complete activities together. MCNY. 1220 Fifth Avenue. FREE. December 24-25 11:00-12:00pm Harlem Holiday Gospel Celebration If you have never been to an authentic gospel concert, look no further. Welcome to Harlem is the tour company that will provide you with an unforgettable experience this holiday season!

This one hour holiday season Gospel Concerts will bring joy to your heart and soul. Greater Calvary Baptist Church. 55 West 124th Street. $20.

December 24 2:00-4:00pm Snow Globe Making Celebrate Christmas at the Museum! Join for a special snow globe workshop, cookie decorating, and listen to traditional Christmas songs. For children ages 6-12 years with adults to complete activities together. MCNY. 1220 Fifth Avenue. FREE. December 26 11:00-2:00pm Kwanzaa Family Celebration Join MCNY as they celebrate Kwanzaa and

learn about the history and traditions of this African-American holiday.

Make your own Mkeka (mat), and Kinara (candle holder). Use symbolic colors and discover their meaning while enjoying a special snack. For children ages 6-12 years with adults to complete activities together. MCNY. 1220 Fifth Avenue. FREE. December 27 11:00-2:00pm Hanukkah Family Celebration Join MCNY during the celebration of Hanukkah!

Learn about the traditions of Hanukkah as you make stained glass menorahs, enjoy traditional treats, and play dreidel with your friends. For children ages 6-12 years with adults to complete activities together. MCNY. 1220 Fifth Avenue. FREE. December 28 2:00 & 7:30pm Kwanzaa Celebration: Regeneration Night The Apollo Theater celebrates its annual Kwanzaa Celebration featuring the renowned New York-based dance company Abdel Salaam’s Forces of Nature Dance Theatre and guest performances.

Since 2006, the Apollo has established an annual show to celebrate this holiday tradition on one day of the Kwanzaa holiday. The Apollo’s celebration is a joyful evening of dance and music honoring the principles of Kwanzaa family, community, and culture. Apollo Theater.

253 W 125th Street. $25$40.

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TRANSFORMATION WITH GLENN CLOSE AND TED NASH The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis performs a new work by JLCO member Ted Nash and award-winning actor Glenn Close.

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Holiday Helpers: Six Ways You Can Support a Family with a Special Needs Child During the Holidays

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for the holidays due to hospital-

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he Cathedral of St. John the Divine presents their annual New Year’s Eve Concert for Peace on Tuesday, December 31 at 7 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue (at 112th Street), Manhattan. The Cathedral Choirs will join forces under the leadership of Kent Tritle, Director of Cathedral Music and one of America’s leading choral conductors.

This signature event is one of many comprising the 2019–2020 season of Great Music in a Great Space.

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HARLEM CONGREGEATIONS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT, INC., AND THE JACKIE ROBINSON PARK CONSERVANCY GIVE TOYS TO MORE THAN 400 HARLEM CHILDREN -- IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WALMART!!!

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n Wednesday, December 11th, hundreds of Harlem families flooded the Jackie Robinson Park Recreation Center to attend “Toytopia: HCCI’s 4th Annual Toy Giveaway!” Children met Santa, played games, and chose their very own toys. Community unity made this annual event a huge success!

This year, Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement, Inc. (HCCI) co-presented its Toytopia with the Jackie Robinson Park Conservancy (JRPC), as part of the 22nd Annual Lights of Hope Tree Lighting Ceremony. Walmart supported HCCI, with a generous donation of more than $6000

years ago, is always a joy.”

“Walmart is committed to supporting families,” said Kelly Jensen of Walmart.

“Through our amazing Community Grant funding, our stores in Garfield and North Bergen, NJ, were honored help make the holiday season a little brighter for so many children in Harlem.”

“Adding Toytopia was a great way to enliven our annual tree lighting ceremony,” said Sonya Simmons, President of the Jackie Robinson Park Conservancy (JRPC).

“Plus, we always look forward to collaborating with HCCI!” Santa Claus was graciously played by both Bradhurst neighborhood resident To-

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Teacher from PS 46; Luis from Walmart; Mrs Claus - Sonya Simmons (President of Jackie Robinson Park Recreation Center); Santa Claus - Tobius Simmons (Community resident); Kelly Jenson of Walmart; Dr. Malcolm A. Punter, President & CEO of HCCI; Monia Morales of PIX11; Rudys Santana, volunteer co-leader and students from PS46.

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Community residents peruse toys in the Jackie Robin Park Recreation Center gym.

in toys!

“These partnerships allowed HCCI give the Harlem community a tremendous gift!,” said Dr. Malcolm A. Punter, President & CEO of HCCI. “We are extremely grateful for this fruitful collaboration with Walmart, which we hope to continue.

And working with the Jackie Robinson Park Conservancy, which HCCI founded 20

bius Simmons, and Officer Christian Balbi of the 32nd New York Police Department Precinct. Mrs. Claus was played by Sonya Simmons.

Monica Morales of Pix11 News stopped by too! She greeted children from Manhattan’s Public School 46 and pre-schoolers from the Canon Frederick Boyd Williams’ Center for Child Enrichment.

For the third year in a

row, an anonymous group of volunteers gave a tremendous gift of time and talent to HCCI and the Harlem community. Co-led by Rudy Santana of NJ, the volunteers helped to manage the event, decorate, and

solicit toys! Other supporters included: FPWA, Superfoodtown, J Rose Catering, Serur Agencies, the NYPD’s 32nd Precinct, MCS, Jacobs, Yatenga, Ponty Bistro, Popeyes (145th Street) and Make My Cake.

Celebrating 33 years of service, HCCI is an interfaith consortium of congregations committed to the comprehensive redevelopment of the Harlem community. Since 1986, HCCI has been committed to the holistic revital-

Harlem residents line up to receive gifts from HCCI at Jackie Robibson Park.

ization of Harlem by providing economic development opportunities and empowerment of Harlem residents to rebuild their community. To learn more about HCCI programs please visit www.hcci. org.

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24th Annual “Men Cooking For Change” Fundraiser

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n the evening of December 9th, 2019, chefs, caterers, restaurants and everyone who gets busy in the kitchen, presented their best dishes at the Alhambra Ballroom in Harlem, for the 24th Annual Men’s Cooking For Change black-tie fundraiser.

The event was hosted by Princess Jenkins, president of Women in The Black, a Harlem Based organization that supports women business owners. Jenkins started the cooking event, years ago, when she reached out to men in the community to support her organization.

Reflecting on the continued success of the event, Jenkins said “We have chefs that have been with us eight or ten times.

We have had culinary schools that have participated with us.” The event also provides chefs and presenters, a

platform for exposure.

Jenkins explained saying “It’s an opportunity for them to come out, and showcase their talents. Many of them are restaurant owners or caterers, so this helps to drive their business. Good

exposure for the chefs and business owners.”

The event became so popular, that Jenkins also included female chefs, categorized as The Divas with Dishes.

The evening started with a food tasting by

celebrity judges, followed by the Men In Black Awards. This year’s award recipients included Akin Akinsanya, Founder of African Restaurant Week, Coviello Salines, owner of Amour Geneve blue wine,

Garrick Mason, CEO of Mason Catering, designer Larry Underwood and Phil Young.

This years’ Man on a Mission Award was given to master hairstylist Willie Whitfield.

All 20 chefs and

presenters received participation trophies. There were also awards in specific categories: Pork / Pasta - Jacobs Soul Food Restaurant Beef - CJ’s Catering Salad/Vegetable -

HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Amen Rah Catering (2018 King Chef) Dessert - Queen of Just Scratch Catering Rice - Delicious Africa Catering This year’s King of the Wing award was given to Garrick Mason, who previously won the award in 2017. Beyond his wings, Mason discussed his drive for entrepreneurship saying “When I came to this country, I foresaw that people would not be able to have jobs, so I said ‘I’m going to create something of my own to show the younger generation or people who are struggling, that they can do it for themselves!’”

On this night when Black cuisine represented, Queen of Just

Scratch catering was also awarded King Chef award. Queen, was encouraged to enter her pound cake into the show after receiving encouragement from Princess Jenkins’ husband, Timothy “Polo” Greene.

The first time winner shared her emotions saying “I just decided last night that I was going to do this. I am speechless. I am just so excited to be here. I

never put my cakes out like this. My mother would be so proud of me, my mother taught me how to make that pound cake.”

Noticeable guests included Judge Machelle Sweeting and stylist Jonathan Bodrick. Over 200 in attendance, ate, danced and celebrated one another, with the spirit of entrepreneurship and Black unity in the air.

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As part of the experience, students took part in an interactive Better Money Habits workshop and then went “Secret Santa” shopping for their classmates. The day concluded with a reflection on what they learned about spending, saving and sharing followed by a gift exchange.

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The student shoppers from DREAM Charter School were chosen based on their strong academics and attendance during the first semester of the school year.

“We encourage our students every day to ‘dream big,’ so were thrilled for them to have the opportunity to experience the magical Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park,” said Eve Colavito, DREAM’s Chief Education Officer. “Our mission is to level the

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ovember 30, 2019, was Small Business Saturday®.

Starting in 2010, American Express designated this day—the Saturday after Thanksgiving each year— to encourage people to “Shop Small.” The financial services company reports that since the commemoration began, “Consumers have reported spending an estimated $103 billion across all Small Business Saturdays combined.”

As a community revitalization expert, I welcome every chance to shine a spotlight on the small businesses and local entrepreneurs who make up the economic engine of most small and mid-size towns and cities.

Days like Small Business Saturday can help business owners get face time with

customers who might not normally shop there. And consumers get to see what they might be missing—the personal connections and experiences they may not always get from online or big box retailers.

Still, shopping small and local can and should be more than a symbolic oneday-a-year event. Anyone who wants a stronger, more vibrant community needs to support their small businesses every day. They are the key to economic revitalization. They play a vital role in creating the “sense of place” that gives a community its competitive advantage.

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses create two out of every three net new jobs in the private sector. What’s more, over half of all Americans own or work for a small business.

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There’s a symbiotic relationship between residents and small business owners. They really need each other. Small businesses provide jobs and keep the dollars circulating locally.

Their owners have an active and personal interest in the well-being of the community. They live there. Their kids go to school there.

They care about what happens.

When wealth is created, business owners are more likely to turn around and reinvest in the community.

In fact, small businesses have a far more important role in their communities than ever before. The old “pillars”—big institutions like banks, hospitals, media outlets, and other businesses—are no longer locally owned. The executives who work for them play a critical short-term role in the community, but often they’re

not there for the long haul.

It’s no longer a given that they’ll retire there. So small business leaders must step in to fill this leadership void.

A few decades ago, the owners of these “pillar” businesses were committed to keeping their communities vibrant. They knew their economic health depended on it. But now that the owners of these former “pillars” live elsewhere, they just don’t have the same intimate connection to the community.

It makes sense for small businesses to take the lead in pulling communities out of the economic slump many have been in for years. When communities are vibrant, there are more high-paying jobs, and people can afford to shop.

Quality of life improves.

There’s more money for schools and programs that lift people out of poverty.

Everyone wins.

That’s what happened in Pensacola, which in recent years has seen a surge in new businesses and explosive growth in property values. Small businesses have galvanized into a solid group, and they take an active role in the leadership of the community.

The city’s business leaders mentor new entrepreneurs. They’ve put systems in place to ensure that all small business owners are well trained in the leadership skills they need to thrive long-term. And successful small businesses give back. Hopefully other communities will use Pensacola’s journey as a blueprint.

Many small businesses have made their commitment to their local community part of their brand. This is what customers want.

The more chaotic and un-

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certain the world becomes, the more people crave a safe and stable home base. This is a huge trend, and it’s taking place all over America.

This is how you, the small business owner, can compete with the mega-retailers. Create an experience for your community.

Citizens will know they’re being looked after, and they will want to do business locally. This can become your competitive advantage.

Take care of the community, and it will take care of you.

The bottom line? Don’t shop locally only on Small Business Saturday. Do it every chance you get, all year long.

A purchase from a small business owner is an investment in your community.

Who better to support than those who are working so hard to create a better future for everyone?

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he season of winter will begin Saturday December 21st Taoist wellness strategies consider winter to be the season of the element of water. There are five elements Fire, Water, Wood, Metal and Earth. Ancient Taoist sages, created wellness strategies for each of the five elements; using their uncanny understanding of the relationship between the human body and the cosmos.

During the winter water season, the two vital organs that attention should be given to are the Kidneys (yin organ) and the bladder (yang organ). The positive emotion of winter is Gentleness; the negative emotion of winter is Fear. People will tend to urinate more during the water season and Mercury is the planet that influences the solar energy of earth during winter.

The Kidneys are the Yin water organs; they filter all the fluids, removing excess water and toxins. Kidneys can only move about six cups of liquid per day, including what is already in the body

as well as what you drink. If the kidneys get overloaded with toxins due to drinking too much during the holiday season, it can cause an energy imbalance in the body that can weaken the Immune System.

The Bladder is the yang water organ that receives and eliminates urine (which is not waste it is filtered blood).The bladder channel has a relationship with most body functions. It runs close to the spine and can influences the Sympathetic Nervous System (ANS). The ANS influences many body functions including: heart rate, digestion,

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Scientific research in Quantum Physics has identified energy fields that surround all material forms in the universe these fields are called “Subtle Organizing Energy Fields” (SOEFs).

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by Jodie Adams Kirshner, foreword by Michael Eric Dyson REVIEW by Terri Schlichenmeyer, Harlem News contributor

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little more than a shell. Robin,

sons for it, says Kirshner, but in

a 40-something white developer,

March of that year, a contro-

saw big opportunity to buy up

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real estate.

a wall.

manager was tasked with clear-

Reggie, a mid-40s Black man,

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wanted a home to raise his two

that went for him. The Royal

worse: population declined; lack

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woman in her early sixties, tried

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to help her neighborhood, but

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failed; 50-something Joe came

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out. Thieves removed plumbing,

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Great Recession of 2007, while

copper wire, and anything else of

Kirshner followed seven people,

everyone in America seemed to

value from uninhabited homes,

to see how they fared.

be shakily putting their financial

and after they were gutted this

Miles, a 40-something Black

thor Jodie Adams Kirshner’s sub-

futures in line again, the city of

way, houses were often inhabited

man, wanted nothing more than to

jects struggle upright, only to be

Detroit continued to struggle.

by squatters and other displaced

live quietly and repair houses, but

shoved back down again. Readers

In certain areas of the city in

people, or a house fell apart, or

a sketchy past wouldn’t go away.

will cringe at the darned-if-you-

which a majority of the popu-

was torched.

Charles, a 50-plus-year-old Black

do, darned-if-you-don’t scenarios

man, steadfastly refused to give

each of them face; just seeing their

up his house, even when it was

lives put into words might make

lation was African American, houses were foreclosed upon in

Swimming upstream, Detroit declared bankruptcy in 2013.

for your holidays – but it’s a necessary one.

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Still, according to this author and this book, it’s going to take awhile before things are all put together again.

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