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NNPA Honors Black Lives Matter Founder see page 3

NNPA Celebrates Black Press Week see page 6

2019 Uptown Women Business Owners Honored see page 12

“Looking For Leroy”: Black Theatre At Its Best! see pages 10

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March is Women History Month. In this issue we salute “Women of Courage.” These are women who have been doing business 20 years or more in upper Manhattan. It was an emotional tribute as they received their awards as well as a Citation and Appreciation Certificate from Boro President Gale Brewer office and Assemlywoman Inez Dickens office.

In this issue we are also presenting women business owners who attended our March 21 event promoting “Uptown Women Business Owners.”

We hope you will do business with these women by purchasing their products and services I want to thank all the women who participated with us this year. A special thank you to Healthfirst for being our title sponsor and thank you to the Women Chamber of Commerce for assisting us with promoting this event. For the women who were not able to participate with us this year. We hope to see you next year during “Women History Month.” - God Willing. (see pages 12-17) You can read past issues of the Harlem Community News on our website: www.harlemcommunitynews.com. Friend us on facebook and follow us on instagram and twitter.

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NNPA Honors Black Lives Matter Founder

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

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licia Garza said she’s “super excited” about being named the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) 2019 Newsmaker of the Year, an award she’s scheduled to receive on Thursday, March 21, in Washington, D.C., during Black Press Week.

“I’ll say it’s really humbling when the community reaches out and lifts you up for the work you and your team is doing to make black people powerful,” said Garza, one of the co-founders of the Black Lives Matter Movement.

Garza, who coined the term “Black Lives Matter,” is an Oakland-based organizer, writer, public speaker and freedom fighter who also serves as the special

projects director for the National Domestic Workers Alliance which stands as the nation’s leading voice for dignity and fairness for the millions of domestic workers in America, according to Garza’s online bio.

Along with Opal Tometi and Patrisse Cullors, Garza founded the Black Lives Matter network which is recognized globally for its focus on combatting anti-Black state-sanctioned violence and the oppression of all Black people.

Since the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement, Garza has become a powerful voice in the media with articles and interviews appearing in publications like Time, Essence, and the New York Times.

“Power means getting to

make decisions over your own life,” Garza told NNPA Newswire.

“It means being able to determine where resources go and who they go to and where they don’t go and who they don’t go to,” she said.

Additionally, Garza said power is about making sure that there are consequences where needed, including at the polls.

“The power at the polls means that selecting a leader that will take our concerns and experiences into account because they are shaping policy and shaping culture in the United States and there are so many different barriers for Black people,” Garza said.

“For 2020, it’s still yet to be seen what’s on the table for Black people and [her latest empowerment nonprofit] Black Futures Lab will be working had to make

sure candidates are speaking directly to the issues we care about and are listening to the proposals we have,” she said.

Garza’s Black Futures Lab works with Black people to transform communities, building Black political power and changing the way that power operates – locally, statewide, and nationally, she said.

“The problems facing Black communities are complex. The solutions to these problems will come from our imagination, our innovation, and experimentation,” Garza said.

“Changing our communities for the better requires changing a culture that takes Black people for granted and changing policies and laws that make us criminals and keep resources from our communities, she said.

Still, the Black Lives Matter movement is “alive and well,” Garza said.

“Today, Black Lives Matter is an organization with over 40 chapters in four countries, and it is the civil rights movement of our generation,” she said.

“I think what we’ll see in the next year and next few years is Black Lives Matter moving into electoral politics and policy,” Garza said.

In addition to the NNPA Newsmaker of the Year Award, the activist and visionary has received numerous other accolades and rec-

ognition including the 2016 Glamour Women of the Year Award, the 2016 Marie Claire New Guard Award, and as a Community Change Agent at the 2016 BET Black Girls Rock Awards.

“Certainly I was motivated by my mom who is really a powerful and multi-talented Black woman who made a way out of no way,” Garza said.

“I’ve also been motivated by the hundreds of thousands of Black people who have come along on this journey for the past six years,” she said.

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NNPA Celebrates Black Press Week

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Harlem Community Newspapers | March 28. 2019

he National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) kicked off Black Press Week in Washington, D.C., with a welcome reception at the Dupont Circle Hotel.

Celebrating 192 years of the Black Press, the NNPA Foundation and NNPA’s member publishers engaged in several workshops throughout the week that centered on this year’s theme: “Publishing, Power & Purpose.”

Among the highlights of the annual Black Press Week, which ran from March 20 to March 22, was the enshrinement of two publishers into the Black Press Archives and Gallery of Distinguished Black Publishers.

Additionally, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes-Norton (D-D.C.) was recognized for her lifetime of service and Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza received the NNPA 2019 Newsmaker of the Year Award.

“It’s such an honor to be recognized by the Black Press in this manner,” Garza

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Pfizer Rare Disease, Reynolds American Inc., General Motors, Ford, Wells Fargo, Collaborative for Student Success, AmeriHealth Caritas, Ascension, Koch, Volkswagen, API and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation count among the partners and sponsors of the NNPA and Black Press Week.

Among the topics on the week’s schedule were “How Public Policy Can Help Shape the Future of Sickle Cell Disease;” “Education Equity: Parent and Family Engagement Using Public Awareness and Outreach;” and the presentation, “2020 U.S. Census,” which featured senior advisor in the Office of the Director of the United States Census Bureau Tasha Boone.

Panelists this year included Angela Reimer, the senior director of federal government relations for Pfizer; Dr. Angie Snyder, research associate professor at Georgia State University and the director of Health Policy

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A fireside chat with Cherie Wilson, the director of Federal Affairs for General Motors while Reynolds American Inc. presented the topic, “Municipal, Regional and National Public Policies

That Impact the Quality of Life for Black Americans and Wells Fargo presented “Minding the Wealth Gap.” The special week of activity concluded with a luncheon presentation and library tour at the Library of Congress which had the theme, “The Black Press in the United States: History, Legacy and Heritage,” co-hosted by Dr. Carla Hayden, the 14th Librarian of Congress and the first African American to hold the post.

Photo Caption: NNPA Foundation Board Chair Amelia Ashley-Ward, NNPA National Chairman Dorothy R. Leavell (pictured), NNPA Convention Committee Chair Jan Michelle Lemon-Kearney and NNPA President & CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., also provided remarks.

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African Diaspora International Film Festival (Mar 29-31)

Free Weekly Live Entertainment

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

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Mar 28 6:30-9:30pm Made In Harlem: Films of Madeline Anderson Watch the Films of Madeline Anderson in Shepard Hall. The three films that are 30 minutes or less, are about the struggle for black equality, an interview with Malcolm X’s widow, and a strike for union recognition for black female hospital workers. There will be a Q&A with Madeline Anderson herself at the end of the program. Shepard Hall. 259 Convent Ave. FREE with RSVP. Mar 28 4:00-6:00pm We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices: A Teen Reading and Book Signing Join I, too Arts for a teen reading and to meet the authors of the book We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices, Wade and Cheryl Hudson for a discussion and book signing. All teens aged 13 to 19 years are

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The series will include an overview of the artist or technique, followed by a hands-on workshop.

This event is FREE and open to the public. RSVP to LaSharn Cooper at (212) 477-2354 or lasharn. cooper@parks.nyc.gov.

Pelham Fritz Recreation Center in Marcus Garvey Park. FREE Mar 29 6:00-10:00pm Sully Díaz: Live Music and Comedy Show Under the direction of theater and film director Luis Caballero, and drawing from a wide spectrum of personal and work experiences, this transparent unipersonal will take you on an exhilarating journey full of humor, drama, her busy love life, and being bipolar, coupled with being bilingual, bicultural, and at the same time a Nuyorican Jíbara. The musical aspect of the show includes Boleros, Guaguancó, Samba, Jazz and Blues. El Barrio’s Artspace PS 109, 215 E. 99th St. Tickets: $20, Stu-

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Mar 30 10:00am3:00pm Garden Event: A Day of Roses Come to the Mansion for a day of gardening!

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Morris-Jumel Mansion in Roger Morris Park, 65 Jumel Terrace. FREE. Mar 30 7:30-10:30pm The Organizer Watch the film The Organizer at the Maysles Cinema about the work of Wade Rathke, the founder of ACORN, an organization he founded in 1970. This film explores the maligned and misunderstood occupation of community organizing and though internal conflict and external pressures would lead to its tragic downfall, Rathke is undeterred. Maysles Cinema. 343 Lenox Ave. Tickets are $10 Apr 2 6:00pm Market Yourself This seminar teaches the tools to move your dreams forward! Market yourself as a brand; build and manage your own website; improve online presence; use social networking to optimize your product; learn the beginnings of creating a business plan. Plus, you can compete for $200 to market your business or project! Harlem Dream Center, 205 W. 119th St. FREE.

Black Violin- Return to the Apollo (Apr 2)

Apr 2 8:00pm Black Violin: Return to the Apollo The band “Black Violin” will be performing at the Apollo Theater.

“Black Violin”, led by the classically trained string players Wil B. and Kev Marcus, offer a unique blend of classical and hip-hop music to what is described as “classical boom.” Join them as they break down cultural barriers with their music that overcomes stereotypes and encourages people of all ages, races, and economic backgrounds to come together. “Black Violin” has collaborated with artists like Kanye West, Wu-Tang Clan, Wyclef Jean, and more.

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Bar Thalia, 2537 Broadway. FREE. Apr 3 6:30pm How to Create a Web Series This 4-part course (Apr 3, 10, 17 & 24) will teach you how to complete the pre-production, production and post-production phases of web series creation. For ages 16+. Harlem Dream Center, 205 W. 119th St. FREE. Apr 3 7:00-9:00pm ReelAbilities America Watch the film about a young circus artist named Diego, who returns home and reunites with his brothers after their grandmother, América, falls from her bed. The film turns Diego’s dream into a reality

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Black experiences better than Black playwrights?

Playwrights can be revolutionist like Baraka and Ed Bullins or they can be people who chronicle our story in this country like the late, great August Wilson.

There are so many phenomenal playwrights that we can claim as a people who have always been able to capture what is happening in

the Black community or being done to the Black community by society and to find a way to present it that the public can digest. The ability of Black playwrights and Black Theatre is something to be proud of and in awe of and this production lets the audience feel those things.

This is a very important play and it needs to be experienced, whether you are

a partaker of Black Theatre or not. I absolutely was mesmerized by the information shared in this piece.

Kim Sullivan superbly captures Baraka and delivers her performance with unparalleled passion, energy and spirit! Tyler Fauntleroy is tremendous in the role of Taj, a college student who is interning for Baraka.

Fauntleroy brings the fire

when necessary and shows all the sides of this multi-dimensional character. Petronia Paley’s direction is nothing less than perfect! Go, go, go to see “Looking For Leroy” you will be glad you did. It is a gift that eloquently captures the essence of what Black Theatre represents in this country and the impact of it on our lives. It’s Black Theatre at its best!

HEALTH

Fact and Fitness

By Jeneea Jervay-Bush, M.S., CPRP, CPT, The Carolinian Newspaper

H

ave you used any of these excuses to avoid physical activity? “I don’t have time.” “It’s too hot.” I’m too out of shape.” “I’m too old.” “I’m too fat.”

“Other people will laugh at me.” “I can’t afford a gym.” “I don’t like gyms.” “I’ll mess up my hair.” “I don’t like sweating.” “I’m too tired.” I’ll be in more pain.” “I’ll start tomorrow.” “I need to finish my family stuff before I do anything just for me.” “I know what to do, I just don’t feel like it.”

Sometime after getting my Masters

in Recreation Administration, personal training certification, group exercise certification, continuing to play tennis, and completing my research on barriers and benefits of physical activity for older African-Americans and older Latinos, I came to several realizations. First, I was making excuses and lots of them. It’s hard to hold up that mirror and examine yourself. That painful, examination forced me to ask, and answer, hard questions. Letting existing research, my own research, and personal experience

guide me, I found my weight loss path from 175 to 145 pounds from December 2015 to June 2016. Now, over age 40, I wake up with less pain.

My highest weight was 190 pounds, pre-baby weight was 135 pounds, and consumptions habits (nutrition/food & beverage intake) played a critical role in shedding the pounds.

Those are topics for other columns and we’ll get to them.

Your homework, however, from this week’s column is to hold that mirror up to your unhealthy habits, call them by name, and begin to conquer them

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one by one. It will take honesty, time, focus, energy, and long term commitment.

To the “I know what to do, I just don’t feel like it” crowd, it’s possible that you may never feel like it. Do it anyway. The less you move that body, the harder it is for that

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2019 Uptown Women Business Owners Honored

By Jennifer Cunningham

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arlem’s longtime women business owners were recognized for their courage to own a business in Harlem for more than 20 years at Harlem News annual event that brings hundreds of Uptown’s women business owners together.

About 300 attended the annual Uptown Women Business Owners luncheon and photo shoot Thursday,

sign, media, construction management and restaurateurs.

“I called the awards ‘Women of Courage’ because you have to have had a lot of courage to have opened a business in Harlem more than 20 years ago and continue to maintain that business admist all the changes and competition coming in to this area,” said Stevenson who herself has been in busiThis Group shot by Nadezda Tavodova Tezgor

“Women of Courage”

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March 21st at the Alhambra Ballroom in Harlem.

The event was hosted by the Harlem Community Newspapers, Inc. and sponsored by title sponsor HealthFirst, along with co-sponsorship by the Women Chamber of Commerce. The event also inducted the latest honorees into the “Women of Courage Awards,” which recognizes women business owners who have operated businesses Uptown for 20 years or more.

The entrepreneurs came from across a broad spectrum of industries, from café owners to attorneys – and even a massage parlor madam turned playwright.

Other endeavors that were represented included financial planning, interior de-

ness uptown for nearly 25 years publishing community newspapers.

Jeff Ross, director of sales for HealthFirst said the nonprofit insurance provider was thrilled to help recognize the women whose businesses helped to transform Harlem into the world-class neighborhood that it has become.

“We’re proud to support women of color doing big things in the community for members of the community across the board,”

Ross said.

Stevenson also encouraged the attendees to patronize each other’s businesses and many attendees used the day to network with their fellow peers in the business community.

The event kicked off with a continental breakfast and welcome remarks from Harlem Community News publisher Pat Ste-

venson. Next, each participant got up and introduced themselves and their business to the audience.

The guests were then treated to a raffle, a gift bag and a catered lunch before posing for a group photo.

Each of the 21 honorees received the “Woman of Courage” award, a letter of Appreciation from Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and Citation

from state Assemblywoman Inez Dickens.

“Women In Courage” honoree Carol McHenry, a master stylist and owner of Carol’s Uptown Hair Salon, said she was thrilled to be lauded for her longstanding business – which has been around for 25 years. “I’m so happy I can continue my business and give the women in the community

Jeff Ross, Healthfirst, Eugenia Foxworth

“Women of Courage” Awards

Pat Stevenson, Harlem News

Jeff Ross, Healthfirst; Charlotte Anderson, Maria G. Caveghni

Healthfirst Representatives

Jeff Ross, Healthfirst, JoAnn Baylor

These Photos by Kimberly Crichlow

Jeff Ross, Healthfirst, Norma J. Darden, Isabel Gomez

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HCN Presents Uptown Women Business Owners

Aarthi L. Mamidela

Alice M. McNeil

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Ambassador Sujay

Amelia Moore

Amie Kiros

Angela Maull

Angella Fuller

Antonia Pearson

Aziza Lowrance

Blanca I. MorenoGonzalez

Carla A. Jimenez-Perez

Clarissa FahieCrawley

Colby Jenkins

Coretta Campbell

Crystal Williams

Cynthia Cox

Dahyanna Carvajal

Darlene Lewis

Dawn HarrisMartine

Deborah Larissa

Deborah Smalls

Debra Ingram

Delores DickensRichards

Alice McNeil Gemini II Specialty Boutique 354 St. Nicholas Avenue 212 866-7980 gemini2boutique@hotmail.com We specialize in women’s undergarment apparel, (specifically in large and hard to fit sizes) Ambassador Sujay Johnson Charisma Speakers 718-690-6777 CharismaSpeakers@gmail.com Only Global Professional Speakers Bureau owned by a Black woman https://www.CharismaSpeakers.com Amelia Moore Buzz Builder BMC 917-740-6233 thebuzzbuilder@gmail.com We develop strategies, campaigns and tools for growth and brand awareness.

Author of “SheEO vs CEO” https://buzzbuilderbmc.wixsite.com/ buzzbuilderbmc Amie Kiros

Piatto d’Oro 347 E 109th St. 646-484-5118 piattodoro109@aol.com Italian Restaurant in East Harlem www.piattodoro109.com Angela Fuller The Egg Roll Queen 1580 Park Ave 917-378-0283 theeggrollqueen@gmail.com Assorted Vegan /Vegetarian Rolls: Mexican, Collard Soul, Caribbean Island etc Southern Desserts/Vegan & Catering Service. theeggrollqueen@gmail.com Angela Maull Angela’s Personalized Keepsakes www.angelaspersonalizedkeepsakes. com 929-384-8466 angie@angelaspersonalizedkeepsakes. com Beautiful handmade art, oils & butter, trend bags, crocheted items, t-shirts, buttons... www.angelaspersonalizedkeepsakes. com Antonia Pearson Legalshield 646-861-8629

Apearson955@gmail.com Legalshield purpose is to protect and empower families. Legalshield is affordable and accountable antonia36.wearelegalshield.com Aziza Lowrance ButtaListix Skincare llc 718-536-6125 ButtaListix@yahoo.com Black soap and anti-aging skincare products for all skin types. Natural, hypo-allergenic skin healing elixirs. www.ihealskin.com Blanca I. Moreno-Gonzalez Primerica Financial Services 301 West 135th St. 2nd Floor; New York, NY 10030 646-529-5205 Peakachievers11@gmail.com Life Insurance, Investments, Annuities, 401-Ks, Rollovers, Business Accts, ID Theft Protection, Vivint Smart Alarm, Pre-Paid Legal Services, Car & Home Insurance. www.primerica.com/blancamorenogonzalez Carla A. Jimenez-Perez World Financial Group 646-704-7226 Carlajimenezwfg@gmail.com Director of Expansion, Training and

Develop Financial Professionals & Financial Coach Clarissa Fahie-Crawley Heavenly Blessed 347-226-1743 1ccbless@gmail.com Uniquely made one of a kind Plus size outfits, bags and Clergy Robes for all.

Colby Jenkins Women Who Dare to be Different 914-661-0604 Gemstarrentent1@gmail.com Special Events Coordinator Coretta Campbell Traci Lynn Jewelry 347-996-2388 Jewelreediva@gmail.com Jewelry Stylist provide accessories to update your wardrobe from ordinary to extraordinary www.jewelreediva.com Crystal Williams Kids Passport to Adventure 646-464-1456 Kidspassporttoadventure@gmail.com Adventures for children 5 years old and up. www.kidspassporttoadventure.com Cynthia Cox

Jazz Up Your Health Worldwide 917-450-5192 loveccsuccess@gmail.com Health & Wellness Minister Https://ardysslife.com/reshapecc Dahyanna Carvajal Pabade Bakery 135 East 110th St. 646-490-7863 cdahyanna@gmail.com Artisanal baked goods, made with Non-GMO and quality ingredients.

Pastries are baked daily to ensure that you will enjoy a fresh product. Pabade has developed a line of vegan muffins. www.pabadebakery.com

www.grandmasplaceinharlem.com/ Deborah Larissa DL players 646-474-2490/ 646-467-2657 Deborahk2490@gmail.com I teach acting and I produce direct write cast and star in a Hit YouTube show called DL players Deborah Smalls Sweet Carolina Pie 914-830-3841 SweetCarolinapies@gmail.com Traditional Southern Dessert

Darlene Lewis Future Network Productions 646-468-1094 info@futurenetworkproductions.com Multi faceted production company providing television promotion, web design services. www.celebrityshowcasetv.com

Debra Ingram AIM Massage Therapy 929-387-0845 info@aimmassagetherapy.com Specilizes in providing a range of Therapeutic Massage services designed to rejuvenate, restore and relieve tension to the mind, body and spirit. www.aimmassagetherapy.com

Dawn Harris-Martine Grandma’s Place 84 West 120 Street 212-360-6776 A unique toy and book boutique. Specializing in multi-cultural dolls, books and games and educational toys.

Delores Richards The Dickens Group 2386 ACP Jr. Blvd.

646-765-8069 Comprehensive Management and Real-estate

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Aarthi L Mamidela Chivas Vacations chivasvacations@gmail.com Travel Agency chivasvacations.wixsite.com/website

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Desheen L. Evans

Donna Lewis

Eartha Watts Hicks

Elaine Greene

Essence Murillo

Eugenia Foxworth

Evetta Petty

Genesis Almonte

Gwendolyn Bethea

Hazel Rosetta Smith

Helen Pearsall Barksdale

Isseu Diouf Campbell

Izmira Tawfeek

Jacqueline Queiroz

Jameelah Shamsiddeen

Janet Samuel

Jeanet Marie Smith

Jennifer Joseph

Judith Desire

Julia Shaw

June Broxton

June Coleman

Karen Owes

Karen R. Lucas

Desheen L. Evans Eyes of Power LLC 347-275-5375 contact@eyesofpower.com Certified M/WBE that contract as a prime and at times as a sub with government officials to offer coaching, consultancy, corporate retreats and training. We also work with private clients for trauma recovery and personal development retreats www.eyesofpower.com

Faith-based uniforms store www.greeneuniforms.com

Donna Lewis Home Sweet Harlem 1528 Amsterdam Ave. homesweetharlemcatering@gmail.com Restaurant/ Event Space www.homesweetharlem.nyc

Eugenia Foxworth Foxworth Realty, Inc. 1524 Amsterdam Avenue, Suite #2, NYC 10031 212-368-4902 eugenia@foxworthrealtyonline.com Real Estate brokerage firm, selling, buying and leasing residential homes and apartments and commercial properties in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Riverdale www.Foxworthrealtyonline.com

Eartha Watts Hicks Earthatone Enterprises 212-252-6859 earthatone@gmail.com Designs, produces and promotes quality works of literature depicting people of color in life affirming roles. Facilitate workshops and individual consultations for independent publishers, writers, and aspiring authors. www.earthatone.com Elaine Greene Greene & Greene Uniforms 646-707-7703 Greenebus82@yahoo.com

Essence Murillo Composed Travel Getaway@composedtravel.com A bespoke travel agency guiding travelers through a wide range of unique and authentic experiences through travel, food and culture. www.composedtravel.com

Evetta Petty Harlem’s Heaven Hats 2538 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd.

212-491-7706 harlemsheaven@gmail.com High fashion hats and Headwear for ladies and gentlemen. www.harlemsheaven.com Genesis Almonte World Financial Group

718-350-7557 GenesisAlmonteWFG@gmail.com Insurance Broker (life, health, annuity) and real estate agent Gwendolyn Bethea African Diaspora Unity of Global Ambassadors of Goodwill 646-545-1520 chocolateicediamond5954@gmail.com It is an Afterschool Program to teach Cultural Heritage to grades 3 through 6 through the critical thinking and literacy. www.adugag.edu Hazel Rosetta Smith Help Somebody Theatrical Ministries 212-362-3681 Misshazel@twc.com Creators of inspirational and informational theatrical productions for groups and individuals looking for unique fundraising opportunities. Phenomenal messages, performing artists and sensational singers.

We will come to You! Helen Pearsall-Barksdale Gemini II Specialty Boutique 354 St. Nicholas Avenue 212-866-7980 gemini2boutique@hotmail.com We specialize in women’s undergarment apparel, (specifically in large and hard to fit sizes)

Isseu Diouf Campbell Afrikanspot LLC 917-204-1582 isseu@afrikanspot.com Photography & Videography Afrikanspot.com Izmira Tawfeek Izmira Tawfeek Designs 646-220-0353 Izmiratawfeekdesigns@gmail.com I own a bridal and evening wear business Jameelah Shamsiddeen Naturally Everything 347-387-6352 naturallyeverything1@gmail.com Natural handcrafted soaps, body butter, and skincare.

Naturallyeverything1@gmail.com Janet Samuels Eternal Beauty of New York 917-416-3597 Stormj2@gmail.com Custom wigs Jaqueline Queiroz MOJO Desserts Jjcookalicious@gmail.com Artisanal Belgian Chocolate Mousse Jeanet Marie Smith Good Hair Cards Studios, LLC 347-316-8809

contact@goodhaircards.com Artwork celebrating the fabulous hairstyles of Black women www.goodhaircards.com Jennifer Joseph Yucca Naturals 917-362-1500 YuccaNaturals@gmail.com All natural alternative vegan supplements to help reduce inflammation and pain.

Judith Desire Uptown & Boogie Bicycle Advocacy 347-994-8830 info@ubbicycle.org Provides social activities. Offers York City riders information and resources to better understand how to commute throughout the city as well as promoting cycling health benefits. www.ubbicycle.org Julia Shaw Collaborative Experience, Inc. 917-501-6780 CollaborativeExperience@gmail.com A joint venture publishing company offering clients opportunity to create books, ebooks and webinars that empower others. www.thecollaborativeexperience.com June Broxton

Absolutely Fabulous By June 646-259-5555 absolutelyfabulousbyjune@gmail.com All occasion gift baskets, event favors and so much more to fit your budget. We have specialty Client gift designs for Realtors & Car Salespersons. We welcome Corporate accounts.

June F Coleman Fancy Pies LLC 1580 Park Avenue 646-504-7437 hello@thepieladynyc.com Pies for birthday parties, holiday parties or you just want to treat yourself to a nice dessert.

Karen R. Lucas Karen Renee Lucas DBA K’s Tapestry 914-979-1347 klucas@ktapestry.com/ karen.lucas1@ gmail.com Virtual Global HR Retention Strategies & Project Management Firm as well as 13 Subsidiaries. www.karenlucas1.wixsite.com/ktapestry Karen Owes Harlem Health Global, LLC 646-399-7165 Harlemhealthglobal@gmail.com Holistic health consultant, Birth educator and Health advocate. www.harlemhealthglobal@wordpress.com

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HCN Presents Uptown Women Business Owners

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Karen Vanderburg

Karina Aybar

Kathy Brown

Kecia PalmerCousins

Keena Hunter

Keiva Coreen

LaToya Chante Clark

Leslie Stone

Leslie Williams

Lil Nickelson

Linda Mondesire

Lisa Evans

Lyna CastilloJavier

Lynne Bernstein

Makeeba Graham

Maria Edwards

Maria G. Cavenaghi

Mary Gergis

Maryam Boddie

Mercedes Thomas

Michelle Druitt

Monique Glover

Myra Ford

Nakia S. HarrisBrown

Karina Aybar Karina Aybar Life & Leadership Coaching, LLC 877-838-9188 info@karinaaybar.com Women’s Empowerment Psychotherapy & Leadership Coaching. karinaaybar.com Kathy Brown Kathykreations45 347-376-1603 kreations4558@gmail.com Fashionable, Fabulous Affordable $5 Accessories. All Jewelry is lead and Nickel Free.

Kathykreations45.com Kecia Palmer-Cousins Aero-Ba-Soul, Inc. 914-512-4373 kecia@aerobasoul.com Consulting and Employee Assistance Program Training company. www.aerobasoul.com Keena Hunter RK Consulting Service, LLC

929-269-6716 rkconsulting2016@gmail.com Financial Awareness & Cash flow Consultant Healthandwellnesswarrior.godaddysites. com Keiva Coreen The I AM Development 201-888-6060 Keivacoreen@gmsil.com Seminars, music and speaking engagements that focuses on wellness, personal growth and development for children, young adults and adults. www.keivacoreen.com LaToya Chanté Clark Afterbirth INC. 646-326-1344 Sexyaskmom@gmail.com A Mom fashion coaching company. We provide services to further educate and assist in the transition of motherhood keeping fashion and self-love at the forefront of our business mission. www.sexyaskmama.com Leslie Stone Lets Talk Cannabiz 646-494-9555 angel@letstalkcannabiz.tv Let’s Talk Cannabiz (LTC) is a media agency for legalized marijuana and hemp www.letstalkcannabiz.tv

Leslie Williams Literary & Media Concierge 917-202-8287 leslieconcierge@gmail.com Literary & media concierge services as a consultant, writer, brand ambassador, marketing specialist and overall project development www.lesliewilliams.nyc Lil Nickelson Dining with Miss Lil 646-295-9364 lilnick110@aol.com Healthy Lifestyle Services. Teach you how to organize your time to prepare and eat healthy meals at home on a daily basis within thirty minutes of arriving home each day. www.diningwithmisslil.com Linda Mondesire Harlem 411 and Beyond 646-373-1973 Mondesi7@aol.com Radio Talk Show with News, interviews, event section and Health information. www.WHCR.org Lisa Evans Money Spears Ent. 212-933-9071 moneyspearsent@gmail.com

Entertainment company hosting events, booking performances for upcoming and legendary artists.

Lyna Castillo-Javier Financial Planner 917-446-1124 lcastillojav@ft.newyorklife.com Financial Planning - Life Insurance https://www.newyorklife.com/agent/ lcastillojav Lynne Bernstein Rippleffect 917-348-6555 lynne@rippleffectny.com Marketing communications consultant for business owners.

Makeeba Graham B.I.C.E.C (Be In Control Explore Character) 2070 7th Ave. 917-539-2968 Mg21851.mg@gmail.com/ BIC@gmail.com Lingerie line for plus size women and lingerie events. www.beincontrolexplorecharacter.com /BIC Brand (FB)/ BICBeInControlExploreCharacter (Instagram) Maria Cavenaghi Local & International Events Journalist mariagraziacavenaghi@yahoo.com

Maria Edwards Daisy Magazine 347-515-3182 daisymagazine80@gmail.com A bimonthly, online business and lifestyle publication, promoting self-employed entrepreneurs. www.daisymagazine.net Mary Gergis Copy Experts 2440 Broadway 917-698-4311 Marygergis@financialguide.com Copy Experts continues to serve its patrons of the UWS unparalleled service for all your printing and copying needs. www.Copyexpertsnyc.com Maryam Boddie Maryam’s YumYum Events 1580 Park Ave 212-470-5966 Info@maryamsyumyum.com Catering and event management company. www.Maryamsyumyum.com Mercedes Thomas Mercedes Waffles and More 914-200-4493 mercedeswafflesandmore@gmail.com Catering Company. Specialize in red velvet waffles and chicken, vegan and vegetarian menus.

Michelle Druitt Keeping Us Dry 917-930-4497 Keepingusdry@gmail.com Educating women on feminine health and wellness Keepingusdry.com Monique Glover LaMonique LLC 929-378-9996 lamoniquecosmetics@gmail.com Cosmetics retailer lamoniquecosmetics.com Myra Ford The Gifts from God Talent Show 917-294-9241 gfgtalentshow@gmail.com Christian variety Talent show featuring music, dance and poems set to Bible scripture with changing annual themes... World Peace, Transformation in Spirit www.gfgtalentshow.com Nakia S. Harris-Brown Kia Harris, LLC 732-658-2018 nakia@khpublishers.com Publishing Company focused on helping and supporting independent authors make their writing dreams come true, book by book. www.khpublishers.com

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Karen Vanderburg Eternal Beauty of NY Salon 718-519-9137 Karenofeternal@gmail.com A full service Salon, Spa, and Beauty Bar. www.Thehairmadnessfoundation.org

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Narinder Randawe

Nichole Singleton

Niciesha Smith

Nicky Sunshine

Norma J. Darden

Onilda Acosta

Pamela A. Brown

Patricia A. Boswell

Patricia Grant

Patricia McDow

Patricia McKinney

Princess Jenkins

Ramani S. Edmondson

Rasheedah Omar

Rashiah Elam

Rayshawna Fraser

Rhonda Williams

Robin Miller

Robin Williams

Sabrina Martinez

Salaam Jaha

Sandra Davis

Sara Djazayeri

Shernell Prescott

Narinder Randawe Condata Accounting and Consulting LLC 212-233-1460 narinder@condatagroup.com Full service certified accounting firm serving individuals and small businesses for profit and non-profit. www.condataaccounting.com Nichole Singleton Elevated Mindsets Resumes 718-489-2347 elevatedmindsetsllc@gmail.com Optimizing talents and positioning people to win at their career goals. www.elevatedmindsetresumes.com Niciesha Smith Hunter Toy Kingdom 917-940-6021 Nsmirh@huntertoykingdom.com Selling pop culture toys and hard to find collectible www.huntertoykingdom.com Nicky Sunshine Comedy With a Purpose 718-753-9270 Nickycomedy@yahoo.com Hosts, MCs, and Comedians for special events, fundraisers, and weddings. www.nickysunshine.com Norma J. Darden

Spoonbread Inc. 364 West 110th Street 212-865-0700 darden343@aol.com Catering and Cafe www.Spoonbreadinc.com Onilda Acosta Harlem Hidden Angels 646-399-8769 LuritaOAcosta@yahoo.com Boys Mentoring Basketball Camp & Girls softball mentoring camp.

Pamela A. Brown Brown Sugars Delights 914-320-0280 brownsugarsdelights@icloud.com Full-service Catering Company serving “food for the soul” Patricia A. Boswell Living 360 Today 347-524-8259 Patriciaboswell95@yahoo.com Health (Geriatric, Alzheimer’s, Case Management), End of Life, Spiritual, and Educator) Consultant Patricia Grant Tris Uniques 646-436-1614 p7grant@yahoo.com Designer of hats/jewelry

Patricia McDow Essence Of Beauty By Tricia 914-447-1089 pat@essenceofbeautybytricia.com Facials and natural nail service www.essenceofbeautybytricia.glossgenius.com Patricia McKinney Women in Transition 718-414-3644 womenintran2010@aol.com Specializes in bringing change & transformation in the lives of women & families by providing counseling sessions, workshops, teaching seminars, events, etc. www.womenintran.org Princess Jenkins The Brownstone 24 East 125th Street 212-996-7980 thebrownstonewoman@gmail.com Harlem’s Contemporary Lifestyle Boutique for women who love fashion. www. thebrowsntonewoman.com Ramani S. Edmondson Clayhoney Clayworks 646-626-0059 Clayhoney@hotmail.com One of a kind handmade items-clay, knits, ceramics, eye glass holders, crystal

light catchers Rasheedah Omar You have a purpose prep LLC 347-754-7902 Rasheedah@youhaveapurposeprep.com College readiness to high school students SAT/ACT Test Prep. www.youhaveapurposeprep.com Rashiah Elam Rashiah Elam MD 845-535-1322 drelam @rashiahelammd.com An Innovative Integrative Family Medicine Practice, Organizational Healthcare and Medical Consulting for Women. www.Rashiahelammd.com Rayshawna Fraser SavvySwapz 201-538-4651 rfraser.glaaminc@gmail.com Hi-quality, fashion-fitness sweatbands for your active lifestyle. www.savvyswapz.com Rhonda Williams 4 Kids in Need 888-859-0166 info@forkidsinneed.org Year round program for children ages 5-18 years living in the homeless shelters.

Homework help, Tutoring, mathemat-

ics with exercise, reading readiness, educational arts, high school and college preparatory workshop, mentoring and on the Job training programs. www.forkidsinneed.org Robin Miller NYC Ladies Night Out 2266 Fifth Avenue #304 646-709-5344 nycladiesnightout@aol.com Entertainment/Events www.millerbrownentertainment.com Robin Williams Uptown Dance Academy 425 West 130th Street 9172021601 williamsmsrobin@aol.com Dance classes for youth.

Uptowndanceacademy.com Sabrina Martinez Phenomenal Women Empowerment Alliance 6463429402 Phenomenalwoman140@live.com Empower women wellness, entrepreneurship and goal reaching.

Phenoms2the10thpower.org Salaam Jaha Salaam Arts & Inspiration LLC 300 West 135th Street Harlem NY

6462250460 WisdomSalaam@gmail.com Personal and Professional Development “Courses, Counsel and Concepts” for Whole Life Wellness and Transformation. www.SalaamArtsandInspiration.com www.ChangeYourMindChangeYourLifeChangeTheWorld.com Sandra Davis Davis Enteract Media 2126580638 davisenteractmedia@gmail.com Customer attraction for restaurants, pubs, coffee shops or any food establishment.

Sara Djazayeri Studio 360 Architecture/Interior Design 877-891-7365 info@studio360s.com Award-winning, high-end Architecture and Interior Design firm, specializing in the renovation of small to mid-size residential and commercial projects. http:// www.studio360s.com/ Shernell Prescott KP Customized Kreationz Inc 718-219-3773 Kpckreationz@gmail.com Customized edible gifts for all events and occasions. www.Kpckreationz.com

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HCN Presents Uptown Women Business Owners

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Shirley Bellamy

Simone S. Peele

Stephanie Calla

Sumayah

Thelma Russell

Tina Lee Jones

Tisa French

Twana Adams

Vera Baker

Vermu Ford

Victoria Falk

Vivian Williams-Kurutz

Whitnie Payne

Yolanda Brown

Youlim Hwang

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You see, spring signals the beginning of our sum-

mer season! Traditionally, spring means the renewal of nature: flowers start to bloom, trees sprout new shiny green leaves, the birds start to sing again, etc . . . If you live in a warmer climate, I know that during your “winter” flowers still bloom, birds always sing and trees are basically green and your climate, warm. Regardless of where we live, everyone looks forward to some kind

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of “renewal” right about now. I’d like to suggest some “spring cleaning” ideas that have nothing to do with closets—so put your brooms down.

They say that soon everyone, not just the “techies”, will do everything from home: See first run movies, grocery shop, go to school. All of this will be very convenient but artificial and won’t get you out to enjoy nature and smell the roses. So before we get to that stage, bring nature into your home.

Attach flower boxes outside your windows so that you can enjoy the flowers both from inside and out, as well as their fragrance when you open the windows.

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cleaning” your kids? No, don’t put them out, but get them hyped now for summer camp or other activities—where they can have their own sense of renewal. Whether it’s a day camp, overnight or sleepaway; this is not only an opportunity to give them breathing space away from you, but to also treat yourself to a break. You could also inspire their social consciousness by working with them to select a non-profit camp for children with special needs (i.e. foster children, kids with debilitating illnesses), and have them contribute a portion of their allowance to help others have a wonderful summer experience.

You can also “spring clean” your “I would do it, but I don’t have time” wish list. Purge that list by

doing whatever it is that you keep putting off: finishing school, taking a trip or learning something new.

There is no renewal like the spiritual lift one gets from doing those things that enhance your life.

Either way, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all way for everyone to renew themselves through “spring cleaning”. But there is a way that fits you—find it by dusting off the cobwebs of your daily routine and really look at what will rejuvenate you . . . then after you’ve identified what that “thing” is, to quote a famous slogan: “Just do it.” Think about it. See you next week.

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he six annual Harlem Holistic Wellness Week (HHWW) will begin on Saturday April 27th and continue to the following Saturday May 4th. The seven-day holistic wellness strategic marketing initiative has two main objectives the first is to provide a marketing platform for holistic wellness practitioners, businesses and organizations to collectively advertise and promote their services.

The second and per-

haps the most important is to provide, an avenue for those who would like to explore natural holistic options for improving health and wellness while improving their quality of life. Harlem Holistic Wellness Week always starts on the last Saturday in April to coincide with World Tai Chi and Qigong Day (www.worldtaichiday.org). A day when millions of people in hundreds of cities in over 80 nations focus on wellness and world peace.

The theme of HHWW 2019 is 30+ Women Mind, Body and Spirit. The idea of a theme each year is to provide a collective marketing target. This year practitioners and business-

es can offer wellness week specials in general and/or special discounts for 30+ women.

A first-time stress manage treatment at the Ki Wellness Center will be half price for any 30+ woman during the months of April and May as a HHWW2019 promotion and marketing strategy.

The Ki Center a HHWW sponsor will also host a special pain free naturally Egoscue workshop (www.egoscue.com) for people with back, hip and knee problems on Tuesday April 30th.

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Matt McCoy founder of Soul City Social Broadcasting Network (www.soulcity.me) plans to launch his network in April. He is currently looking for a storefront in Harlem for a pop-up live broadcast for two weeks to promote the network launch and Harlem Holistic Wellness Week.

Yvonne Stafford the founder of the Natu-

ral Living Film Festival and Community Forum is in conversations with Harlem venues like The Dwyer Cultural Center and The Maysles Documentary Cinema Theater to show natural wellness films during this years Harlem Holistic Wellness Week.

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the newly opened Harlem Yoga Club (www.harlemyogaclub.com) located at 226 Malcolm X Blvd.

Since it’s right around the corner from the Ki Center I went by to talk to the owner Camille Giordano and was so impressed with her program I became a member, that is what wellness week is all about.

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“Black is the Body: Stories From My Grandmother’s Time, My Mother’s Time, and Mine”

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our mother dealt with things you can’t imagine.

It was a different time when she was your age, with societal issues you’d never tolerate and rules you wouldn’t abide. Same with your grandma: scrapbooks, history books and museums are the only places you’ll see what she lived. So what will your children know?

As in “Black is the Body” by Emily Bernard,what’s your story?

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It’s a story that kicks off her book, but she insists that it does not define her.

Nor does racism.

Bernard is proud of her Black body.

She’s also proud of her experiences, the successes she’s had, the people she’s known, and the stories she carries inside her.

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Like any good story, though, there are catches to the telling.

Take, for instance, the way we deal with “the n-word.” And how Black women can sometimes hate their hair. And how we let “the absurd and illogical nature of American racial identity” tell us who we are or should be.

No, Bernard lets family do that.

Her husband is white, a fact that some in her mother’s fami-

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Her grandmother disliked the Civil Rights Movement. Her mother died too young.

Bernard’s adopted twin daughters were born in Ethiopia and she calls them brown girls who are “’growing up in a house with a white person who loves them.”’ They, too, will have experiences their mother won’t have, and stories to tell.

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