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Justice Tanya R. Kennedy: Top Ten List for #A Call to Action see page 4

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YOU CAN USE! The 5th annual Harlem EatUp Festival delivered the food, the beverages and the experience we have come to expect. (see pg 13) The “Black Girls Magic” op ed is about the Black Lawyers who received assistance from Kim Kardashian to free about 17 inmates. (see pg 6) In this issue we are announcing the McDonalds Gospelfest 2019 winners and photos of Aretha Franklin’s Family receiving tribute items at the event. (see pg 18) The video from our “Women Uptown Business Owners” event we held on March 21st is now on our website as well as a slide from our Disney experience with the Dreamers Academy. Check it out on our website:www.harlemcommunitynews.com. You can read past issues of the Harlem Community News on our website: Friend us on facebook and follow us on instagram and twitter.

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Harlem Community Newspapers | May 23. 2019

n May 11, 2019, Supreme Court Justice Tanya R. Kennedy, a Penn State alumna and former supervising judge of Civil Court in New York County delivered a powerful Commencement Address for Penn State Law. She began: “It was thirty years ago when I graduated here from Eisenhower Auditorium and I would never imagine that I would return as a commencement speaker. I am the epitome of an ordinary person who has been blessed to do extraordinary things. I hope that my presence here today will inspire and encourage someone that they can also do extraordinary things.”

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hard work, determination and academic achievement, Hon. Kennedy praised their ‘shining example of diversity at its best’ -representing 34 states and 33 countries - and concluded: “Be proud of yourself and your accomplishments and pat yourself on the back.

This is an Order from the Court’. “ Excerpt from Justice Kennedy’s speech follows :”Today, we enjoy certain freedoms because of various court decisions and legislation [..] but we live in perilous times and are faced with pressing issues regarding immigration, voting rights, pay inequity, gender inequality, gender-based violence, racial intolerance, threats against the press, the rule of law and the indepen-

dence of the judiciary. [..]

Who will be bold and fearless enough to take a stand on these issues and to speak truth to power?

Who possesses the tools to uphold and to defend the Constitution; safeguard our liberty; ensure equal access to justice for all; provide a voice to the voiceless; protect the vulnerable and the underrepresented; and provide wise counsel?

It is you! Therefore, I want to coin this phrase for your consideration - “A Call to Action”—This is Your Charge!

As you answer this call to action to make a difference – [..] borrowing from the legendary comedian, David Letterman, here is Justice Kennedy’s Top Ten List which is in no particu-

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Have an open mind and an open heart and be willing to chart a new course. Say yes to a new opportunity. Don’t be afraid to take a chance.

Three, acknowledge your mistakes, learn from them and move on [..] No one is perfect.

Four, mentors and sponsors are both important and you must know the difference. [..]

Five, run your own race and never harm anyone to advance your own career [..]

Six, be nice and keep your ego in check [..]. Power coupled with a lack of character breeds contempt [..]

Seven, remember to adhere to high ethical standards [..] to preserve the dignity of and respect for the legal profession.

Eight, the love of money is the root of all evil – don’t fall prey [..] don’t sell your soul and compromise your values [..] Your law degree is a valuable asset. Protect

it, treasure it, nurture it.

Nine, be grateful. Receiving a degree is a privilege. As a person with privilege, you have an obligation to give back and to pass it forward [..]

Ten, remember to take time for yourself and to cherish your friends and families. [..] “

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The Boys & Girls Club of Harlem Use Disney Grant to Promote S.T.E.A.M. Learning Marisol Rodríguez

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n May 10th the Boys and Girls Club of Harlem, 521 W. 145th Street, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their state-ofthe-art Center of Innovation, funded by Disney. The Harlem branch received a portion of a $1 million grant Disney gave Boys & Girls Clubs of America in celebration of the record-breaking success of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther and the theme of technology in the film.

Executive Director Dominique Jones spoke with Harlem Community Newspapers about the day, saying the kids were excited to see the transformation of the space. “They were so excited to participate in the activities and see how the equipment works,” said Jones. She added that the room has been decorated with bright colorful decorations and art that highlights S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) themes:

“We created a special place for kids. They notice when a room feels warm and inviting,” said Jones.

Local elected officials Sen. Robert Jackson, State Sen. Brian Benjamin, Assemblyman Al Taylor, and New York City Council Member Ben Kallos attended the unveiling of the space. Sen. Jackson also announced on behalf of the state elected officials that $175,000 from the New York State budget will be allocated to the Boys and Girls Club of Harlem.

The Boys and Girls Club of Harlem has been under the leadership of Jones for the past four years. She is passionate about exposing students to S.T.E.A.M. because of the universal skills it helps youth build. “Exposure to S.T.E.A.M is not just about making them aware of the principles, it really fosters exploration and collaboration. These are skills that are really important to be able to find work in the 21st century. We’ve created a space

where they can conceptualize ideas, develop a plan and work as a team,” said Jones In addition to the Disney grant, Jones said other sponsors like Google, Capital One and Imagine Science have contributed funding that has gone towards purchasing technological tools like laptops and tablets. Jones said the Disney grant has been used to buy new equipment like a 3-D printer, but it is also being used for operational cost of hiring teachers to help kids with learning to use the technology. “This grant will be used to help us develop programing so we can truly give our kids the most robust learning experience possible and scale our efforts so more kids can get serviced,” Jones commented.

Kids as young as 6 years old have been able to start learning computer science, while high school students are being offered intensive coding classes. The Boys and Girls Club of Harlem also has

Executive Director Dominique Jones with children at Assemblyman Al Taylor and State Sen. Brian Benjamin. ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Children take a closer look at 3D printer.

summer. Stay up-to-date by visiting their website www. bgcharlem.org or on Facebook (HarlemBGC).

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The Boys and Girls Club of Harlem staff and students with elected officials State Sen. Brian Benjamin and Assemblyman Al Taylor.

a partnership with the National Park Service called ‘Ultimate Journey’ where youth go to parks to study the ecology. The S.T.E.A.M. space will help students unpack the concepts they are learning in nature.

The center also allows students tools for film making and photography.

Summer Camp programs will begin on July 8 at the Boys and Girls Club of Harlem. Campers will have access to the Center of Innovation and Jones said they also might be offering S.T.E.A.M specific classes for non-campers this

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DESTINATION BED STUY CELEBRATED THE ART OF HEALTHY LIVING

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ed Stuy Arts Stroll held its second Destination Bed Stuy symposium.

This time, the quarterly affair brought a range of health and wellness experts together to discuss the healing properties of art, food justice and nutrition. Panelist included former musician and artist Bless Roxwell, Founder of LifeBEam Energetics who discussed her transition from music into wellness and finding one’s life purpose as a key. Roxwell shared how she uses Reiki healing, meditation, and coaching as therapy. Pratt Institute’s Art Therapy program graduate students Rivka Polisky and Brittney Moskowitz were on hand to discuss how art and wellness are vital to one’s whole body.

The program also included discourse with food justice pioneer Dennis Derryck of Corbin Hill Food Project and Ena

K. McPherson of Tranquility Farm. Both stressed the importance of food quality, healthy choices and controlling food sources and choices as related to farming and growing food in the community. EM Arts’ Emory Moore, Jr. and Yoga Instructor Natasha Johnson shared the vital need for engaging in exercise as a tool for living a longer, healthier life. Emory who creates and runs movement exercise programs for children in both the charter and public-school system, stressed the importance for kids to engage with outdoors, “Children need to spend less time in front of television and video screens,” stated the physical fitness expert. “They need to spend more time engaged with any type of movement to prevent obesity.”

In addition to the lively discussion, Community Board 3’s District Manager Henry Butler

Left to Right – Curator Atim Annette Oton; Honor- Left to Right – Curator Atim Annette Oton; Honee Ena K. McPherson; NYC Office of the Mayor oree Dr. Dennis Derryck; CB3 District Manager Brooklyn Borough Director Jamila Pringle-Fynes. Henry Butler.

presented community gardener Ena K. McPherson and farmto-table pioneer Dr. Dennis Derryck with a special citation on behalf of Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams while Jamila Pringle-Fynes presented a special citation from the Mayor of New York City to the two urban farmers. Citi Bike, New York City’s largest bike-share program, were on hand to present a safety presentation and provide passes to all attendees.

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“Black Girl Magic”: Black Women Lawyers Freed 17 Inmates Serving Life Sentences, Receive Financing Assistance from Kim Kardashian

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia “Let’s pause here to give a little

Topika Sam and MiAngel Cody, who

credit where credit is due. Freeing 17

many argue deserve the lion’s share

prisoners – all of whom were serving

of the credit that’s gone almost exclu-

life sentences without parole – is im-

sively to Kardashian. The Decarcer-

pressive and commendable and the

ation Collective is led by African

result of a campaign – 90 Days of

American female attorneys Cody and

Freedom – launched by Kardashian’s

Bella Bahhs. It counts as a premier

attorney, Brittany K. Barnett, a black

collective of lawyers, community or-

have time to participate in glorified

attorneys freed 17 people from life

woman,” Anne Branigin wrote for

ganizers, and criminal justice policy

begging from the nonprofit industrial

without parole sentences – the sec-

The Grapevine.

consultants working to dismantle a

complex only to be turned down,”

ond-most severe penalty permitted

system that privileges prisons over

she said. Barnett explained that

by law in America. “Only two of us

people.

Kardashian “linked arms with us to

… Prosecutors opposed nearly every

The Decarceration Collective’s

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MiAngel Cody, another black female

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lawyer, also collaborated on the proj-

The organization provides feder-

support us when foundations turned

single case we had,” Barnett said.

ect. “If we wanted to go back even

al criminal defense, strategic commu-

us down.” “We and our clients and

“We litigated our asses off in federal

further, it’s worth knowing the viral

nications and public relations coun-

their families have a lot of love for

courts across the country. We won

Mic video on Alice Marie Johnson

sel and they serve individual, public

[Kardashian] and are deeply grateful

downward departures in most of our

that moved Kardashian to act was fa-

and nonprofit clients throughout the

for her,” she said. Barnett also isn’t

cases due to good lawyering,” she

cilitated by – you guessed it – a black

United States. “MiAngel Cody and I

blaming Kardashian for the media at-

said.

woman, Topeka Sam,” Branigin said.

have been doing this work for free,”

tention. “Kim has always been very

Barnett continued: “People set to

Kim Kardashian, who has deserved-

Barnett said in a statement. “Ask any

clear in her role. It’s the media that

die in prison are now free. Our clients

ly made headlines for helping to win

of our dozens of clients who are now

spins it around – not Kim. We do

weren’t even on this selective list the

the freedom of as many as 17 most-

free living their best lives. Both of us

not care how the media is portraying

Sentencing Commission sent out or

ly African American prisoners who

left six-figure salary jobs and wiped

it, that’s what the media does,” She

on federal defenders’ radars. “In fact,

were life without parole sentences,

out our own savings accounts to fund

said.

we have copies of letters federal de-

reportedly has signed a deal with Ox-

our work,” she said. “We attempted

“Who cares? We need Kim’s

fenders sent some of our clients tell-

ygenfor a documentary tentatively

to get grants from these large founda-

support and the support of anyone

ing them they weren’t even eligible

titled, “Kim Kardashian: The Justice

tions shelling out millions of dollars

else who wants to join this fight. We

for relief under the First Step Act –

Project.” The project focuses on the

to other organizations but would not

love that she is using her platform to

but we got them free. “Our work in

socialite’s recent foray into criminal

look our way because they so-called

raise awareness. We are not trying to

90 days is historic. We picked some

justice reform. Hopefully, it will also

don’t fund “direct services.’

be famous. We are trying to get our

up from prison. We gave re-entry sti-

shine a light on the African American

“Our hands were full picking

people free. Period,” Barnett said.

pends. We continue to support them

women lawyers, like Anne Barnett,

locks to human cages, we didn’t

In 90 days, the African American

upon release.”

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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 ● Patrick’s Place (2836 Frederick Douglass Blvd.)

Th 6-10pm (Live Jazz with Caribbean Cuisine); Sun, 11am-4pm (Jazz and Sunday Brunch) ● El San Juan Restaurant (1429 5th Ave) Sun 11am-4pm (Sunday Brunch with DJ music)

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Until June 15 Race, myth, art, and justice The exhibition explores intersecting ideas of race, myth, art, and justice through the lens and unique interpretations of twelve inter-generational photographers. Via innovative contemporary art practices, the photographers engage with the premise of “race” as a social construct rooted in myth, while simultaneously interrogating its profound implications and indignities on our 21st-century lives. CCCADI, 120 East 125th St. May 23 6:30-8:00pm Jazz Concert with Marjorie Elliot & Friends

Sunday Funday (May 26)

Head to Marcus Garvey Park for a live jazz concert with pianist Marjorie Elliot, a multi-talented artist in the fields of jazz and theatre. Pelham Fritz Recreation Center in Marcus Garvey Park.

FREE. RSVP to jazzpelham. eventbrite.com May 24 7:00- 9:00pm Harlem Jazz Series Sam Newsome New York-based saxophonist and composer Sam Newsome works primarily in the medium of solo saxophone, an approach for which he gained world-wide critical acclaim. Newsome is also an associate professor of music at the Brooklyn campus of Long Island University, where he teaches courses in jazz improvisation, music theory, and directs the University’s jazz ensemble.

Greater Calvary Baptist Church, 43-55 W. 124th St. Tickets: $20.

May 23,25,28 12:005:00pm Community Open Hours The community open hours at I, Too, Arts Collective welcomes you to visit and enjoy the parlor floor where Langston Hughes’ typewriter and piano are available for viewing.

Browse through the I, Too Books Pile and either donate or keep a book. I, Too, Arts Collective at the Langston Hughes House.

20 East 127th St. suggested donation $5.

May 24-29 7:3010:30pm Dream of a City & Stations of the Elevated Watch the weeklong program Dream of a City and Manfred Kirchheimer documenting the gradual progress of a high-rise construction site shot between 1958 and 1960. It embraces the thrumming life and resplendent gran-

Exposing Politics - A Play of Acts (May 28)

deur of mid-century New York from the Waterfront to Hell’s Kitchen. Each showing will feature a second part documenting a different part of New York City. There will be a Q&A with Kirchheimer after the film. Maysles Cinema. 343 Malcolm X Boulevard.

Tickets are $12.

May 25th 11:00am12:00pm Summer on the Hudson- Shape Up NYC Dance Fitness Join Shape Up NYC’s fun dance fitness classes every Saturday! Colorful outfits are encouraged!

Dance fitness classes feature aerobic, fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body with easy-to-follow dance steps. On the Pier in West Harlem Piers, West 125 St. FREE May 25 1:30-3:30pm MakerSpace: Build Your Own Glider Join this fun workshop where you can learn to assemble your very own glider that is made to fly!

Decorate and personalize them as you wish before flying them in the park. Pelham Fritz Recreation Center in Marcus Garvey Park. FREE. RSVP at Anthony.Burton@ parks.nyc.gov May 25 4:00pm The Unforgettable Mothers of the Movement This is a tribute in word and song to Black sheroes like Ida B. Wells, Mary Church Terrell and more.

They stood by the men whose voices defined the movement and marched on when their voices were silenced. Powerful Black women were there from the beginning. Williams Institutional CME, 2239 ACP Jr. Blvd. Tickets $15-20. Contact shadesoftruththeater@gmail.

Jazz Concert with Arthur Green (May 30)

com for more info.

May 26 1:00- 2:00om Sunday Fundays The intimate storytelling presentation features a solo performer with roots in the community delighting our ‘little audience’ with a participatory and lively program.

Enjoy magical musical stories performed by the fabulous Flor Bromley!

Sugar Hill Children’s Museum, 898 St. Nicholas Ave at 155th St. FREE, with museum admission.

May 26 7:00pm12:00am A Harlem Lindy Hop Day Celebration Celebrating the Life and Legacy of the Ambassador of Swing Frankie Manning. Featured Guest Artists- Charles Turner III and Uptown Swing. $45.00 advance tickets. $20.00 Seniors (Door w.

ID). Alhambra Ballroom, 2116 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. For more info visit swedesinnewyorkcity.com/sunday/ May 28 12:00- 2:00pm Harlem Jazz Series Michael Marcus Michael Marcus is a jazz clarinetist/ multi-woodwind player, composer and arranger.

Since releasing his debut recording as a leader, Under the Wire for Enja Records in 1991,he has appeared on more than 35 records and composed over 125 original/ recorded compositions.

Greater Calvary Baptist Church, 43-55 W. 124th St. Tickets: $15.

May 28 12:00- 7:00pm FREE Dream Space Time to grind. Come to The Dream Center’s FREE shared workspace designed with dreamers in mind. Free WiFi, laptop rentals, and cheap copies in a quiet safe positive environment. Everything

Race, Myth, Art and Justice (until June 15)

you need to turn your idea into an empire. Get in here and get to work.

Harlem Dream Center, 205 W. 119th St. May 28 6:30pm Exposing Politics: A Play of Acts Exposing Politics is a poignant two-prong meditation of the troubling state of American politics. The “ripped from the headlines” play stars poet & playwright Oscar Sanders performing his brand of social justice spoken word with live musical accompaniment.

Harlem Dream Center, 205 W. 119th St. FREE May 28 7:00pm Joanne Brackeen: Harlem Speaks Join the National Jazz Museum in Harlem for an in-depth interview with NEA Jazz Master, Joanne Brackeen. Brackeen has forged a path in jazz rooted in a brilliantly individual approach to piano playing. The interview will be entered in the Museum’s Harlem Speaks Oral History Project. National Jazz Museum in Harlem.

58 west 129th St. FREE with RSVP. May 29 12:05- 12:35pm Noonday Concert Pianist Gary Mitchell, Jr. regularly collaborates with renowned singers, instrumentalists, artists, and ensembles, ranging from opera to musical theatre, classical, sacred, jazz, and gospel. In this feature, Gary will be performing with Karen McVoy, Soprano in an exquisite performance piece.

The Interchurch Center Chapel, 475 Riverside Drive, FREE. May 30 6:30- 8:00pm Jazz Concert with Arthur Green Join us for a concert with saxophonist Arthur Green who has a deep,

soulful tone. Arthur leads his own band The Green Machine, featuring an appealing blend of jazz, funk, blues, and R&B that is all his own. Pelham Fritz Recreation Center in Marcus Garvey Park.

FREE. RSVP to jazzpelham. eventbrite.com May 31 7:00pm Season Finale Gala Concert The Harlem Chamber Players is an ethnically diverse collective of professional musicians dedicated to bringing high caliber, affordable and accessible live classical chamber music to the people of Harlem. Miller Theatre - Columbia University, 2960 Broadway at 116th St. Tickets: $20 June 5 5:300 7:00pm Estate and Gift Planning Seminar We are pleased to present an educational seminar for Library patrons and local community members. Our featured speaker is Preston C. Demouchet, Esq., who will present estate and financial planning concepts in easy-to-understand terms, in a relaxed and interactive environment.

Questions are encouraged—and the event is completely free of charge.Schomburg Center, 515 Malcolm X Blvd.

June 8 11:00am6:30pm Who’s the Boss- Women’s Business Conference Register for a day filled networking and learning with workshops including “Elevate your Income”, “Spoken Like and Leader” and “Fashion Branding” There will also be a keynote address by Sofia Davis, Editor and Chief of Fashion Avenue News. After party details to come!

Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building, 163 W. 125th St.

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LOS VAN VAN At Lehman Center for Performing Arts

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be joined by the legendary Los Van Van vocalists Mario Rivera and Pedro Calvo.

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is on the campus of Lehman College/ CUNY at 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, NY 10468. Tickets for LOS VAN VAN on Saturday, June 1st, 2019 at 8pm are $100*VIP, $75, $55, and $50, and can be purchased by calling the Lehman Center box office at 718960-8833 (Monday through Friday, 10am–5pm, and beginning at 4pm on the day of the concert), or through online access at www.

LehmanCenter.org. *VIP Reception: The Havana Café, Goya Foods and Lehman Center special VIP pre-concert wine & hors d’oeuvres reception will start at 6:30pm. VIP tickets

include the reception and the best seats in the house.

Sponsored by Havana Café Restaurant and Goya Foods.

Lehman Center is accessible by #4 or D train to Bedford Park Blvd. and is off the Saw Mill River Parkway and the Major Deegan Expressway. Low-cost on-site parking available for $5.

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is supported, in part, with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council. The 2018-2019 Season is also made possible through the sponsorships

by Goya Foods, New York State Council on the Arts, Con Edison, the Hyde and Watson Foundation, Havana Café, and the Friends of Lehman Center.

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ehman Center for the Performing Arts and Goya Foods is proud to present the return of Cuba’s legendary, Grammy-winning dance orchestra, FORMELL Y LOS VAN VAN, who bring direct from Cuba their blend of Afro-Cuban, disco and funk back to Lehman Center to celebrate their 50th Anniversary on Saturday, June 1st, 2019 at 8pm.

Heralded as Cuba’s greatest dance orchestra known worldwide for their iconic live performances, Formell y LOS VAN VAN features three of the late founder Juan Formell‘s children: leader and drummer/timbalero Samuel Formell, bassist Juan-Carlos Formell and the family’s youngest daughter, lead vocalist Vanessa Formell. For this special concert, the orchestra will also

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Northside Center for Child Development Honors Supporters and Celebrates Upcoming Move to East Harlem Marisol Rodríguez

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n May 9 Northside Center for Child Development hosted their 2019 Gala at the Plaza

where they celebrated their move to a brand-new facility in East Harlem and honored corporate partners. A fundrais-

ing drive during the evening raised over $134,000.

(L-R): David Ushery, Bernard J. Tyson, (L-R): Dr. Thelma Cheryl McKissack Daniel, Ron Moelis, Dr. Dye, Kate Clark David Gluckman and Dr. Thelma Dye Harris and guest

State Senator Brian A. Benjamin

The 2019 Northside Center Gala was held at the Plaza in midtown Manhattan

Northside Center African Drumming Youth Group performing

The 70-year nonprofit will move

fordable housing developments in New

ack, a century-old family owned con-

Healthcare Group and former practicing

counselors and tutors at Northside who

Drs. Mamie and Kenneth Clark

into its new 27,000 square foot home at

York City and the developer of Lex-

struction and program management

physician in Toronto was also honored.

supported him in processing his moth-

conducted social research with African

Lexington Gardens II on Park Avenue

ington Gardens II. State Senator Brian

company.

Gluckman described what he saw at a

er’s death. “They got him out of his

America children, known as the “doll

and 108th Street in 2020. “We’ve been

Benjamin introduced Moelis onstage

An award was also presented to

recent visit to Northside as “spectacular

shell and he learned to trust people,”

experiments” that were used in the Su-

in Harlem all of our existence and this

and presented him the award. Benjamin

Bernard J. Tyson, Chairman and CEO

work.”

“...the way healthcare is

said his grandmother Susan Arrington,

preme Court case Brown v. Board Edu-

is just perfect,” commented Dr. Thelma

described Moelis as “very focused on

of Kaiser Permanente, a national lead-

headed, it’s looking very closely at the

“Now he’s very outspoken like his

cation, leading to the desegregation of

Dye, The Hilde L. Mosse Executive Di-

building affordable housing that brings

er in integrated health care providers.

social determinants of health, preven-

mother.”

public schools.

rector & CEO at Northside Center.

quality housing to our communities.”

He recognized Northside’s legacy of

tion and wellness, including emotional

Kate Clark Harris, the daughter of

From Northside Center’s humble

The evening ceremony was host-

Corporate Honoree Cheryl McK-

commitment to helping the communi-

and psychological wellness, to really

Northside Center Founders Dr. Mamie

beginnings in 1946, operating out of

ed by NBC Anchor David Ushery and

issack Daniel expressed emotion in

ty: “For over 70 years they see that the

help people be healthier and prevent

Phipps Clark and Dr. Kenneth B. Clark

the basement, the organization now ser-

opened with a performance by the

reflecting on what Northside means to

work isn’t done and they have made

disease in the future, Northside is at the

also attending the gala. Harris said

vices over 4,000 children and families

Northside African Drumming youth

her. “They are really helping our kids

such tremendous progress, but they still

leading edge of that trend,” said Gluck-

hiring Dr. Dye was one of her great-

annually. “You knew it was something

group.

who are born in such deplorable situa-

have signed up to do more work and

man.

est accomplishments during her tenure

beautiful and something wonderful for

One of the Corporate Awards

tions, the people that should be loving

that’s a beautiful thing.”

The evening also included a tes-

as Northside Executive Director and

the children because it kept growing,”

was present to Ron Moelis, CEO and

them, betray them and Northside picks

Dr. David Gluckman, Vice Chair-

timonial from a student and parent

CEO, noting Dr. Dye’s compassion and

said Harris.

Founder of L+M Development Part-

them up,” said McKissack, President

man of Investment Bank and Global

who are benefiting from Northside’s

commitment to improving the lives of

ners, Inc., a leading company in af-

and CEO of McKissack & McKiss-

Co-Head of Healthcare of Lazard’s

services. Michael Nazario thanked his

children and youth.

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Phenomenal Women Empowerment Alliance Brings Community Together for 20th Annual Awareness & Wellness Expo Makeda Viechweg

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henomenal Women Empowerment Alliance celebrated 20 years of empow-

ering women at the National Black Theatre in Harlem on May 4. This all day celebratory event from noon to 9:00 pm, included vendors selling food and handmade merchandise, their annual children tal-

(l-r) Denide Wilkerson , Sabrina Martinez

Epic Threadz owner Linn Williams

ent showcase, fashion shows, and

and will be victorious if they

The Phenomenal Women Em-

other performances.

step out on faith,” said Martinez.

powerment Alliance holds month-

Councilwoman Denise Wilk-

There are now 60 members in the

ly meetings where members get

erson was awarded 2019’s Phe-

Phenomenal Women Empower-

together and do various activities

nomenal Woman of the Year. Wilk-

ment Alliance since its opening

that “empower, edify and encour-

erson invited everyone in the room

number of 20 members back in

age women to assume greater own-

to recite the words, “I will live my

1998.

ership and achieve their maximum Linn

potential in every area of life,”

Williams said what she loves best

reads the alliance’s mission state-

and thanked Sabrina Martinez, the

about being a Phenomenal Woman

ment. “We create vision boards,

organization’s founder and CEO,

is the support system. “You can

I Got Your Back workshops,

as well as her Phenomenal Women

call anytime and there’s always

foot washing, and so forth at our

a member. At her table she sold

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sisters for their support.

someone there to help. There’s a

monthly meetings,” said CEO

handmade vinyl, tye-dye, and

about how everyone is unique and

also host events like Paint-N-Sip

Martinez created this organi-

lot of entrepreneurs here and they

Martinez.

worded t-shirts. “I am proud to be

similar in different ways,” said

and kids activities at our store

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are all very knowledgeable and of-

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5th Year of Harlem EatUp! Festival Celebrated Harlem’s Community & Cuisine

By Marisol Rodríguez

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es and drinks, live entertainment, and family activities. Bevy Smith, co-host of Fashion Queens on Bravo, welcomed the crowd to the festival from the EatUp! Main Stage presented by Macy’s.

The Main Stage featured two days of celebrity and local chefs offering cooking demonstrations for dishes from their restaurants. Chef Scott Conant, who has appeared on the Food Network, presented a demo with Chef Charles Gabriel of Charles Country Pan Fried Chicken. “I was here year one, it doesn’t get any better than this, I see the growth, I love the potential, if you’re not here, you’re missing out,” said Conant.

Another chef pair that presented was Actor and Chef David Burtka and Chef Marcus Samuelsson.

Burtka mentioned he lived near Morningside Park for 7 years and still lives Uptown.

“There is a heartbeat of the city that is in Harlem,” he said. Samuelson also expressed a special feeling about the neighborhood: “I moved to Harlem when I was soul searching a little bit...and Harlem brought me back love for New York City.”

Culinary Ambassador to Jamaica Chef Patrick Simp-

Marcus Samuelsson, Herb Karlitz, Athena Moore , DJ Grandmaster, Harlem Tourism Board

son was offering samples of Jamaican jerk seasoning.

According to Chef Simpson, Jamaican food is spicy and reflects the essence of his culture: “We like things with a lot of attitude, so even when we cook, we need something with a kick.”

Local community vendors surrounded the Main Stage and offered food samples and art and crafts for sale. One of the vendors, visual artist and actor Tyson Hall, had his large canvas pieces displayed. Hall said he gives recycled paper he uses new meaning and purpose through his art—a

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mix of hip-hop, Harlem and Black history.

The Kids Zone was filled with art, music and dance activities presented by Harlem School of the Arts and Morningside Park Conservancy.

Cookie decorating was hosted by Mr. Cory’s Cookies and Lady Lexis Sweets. The Boys & Girls Club of Harlem offered hands-on S.T.E.M. activities and Grandma’s Place hosted arts and crafts with a Bubble Show.

A section of the park was reserved for the Ultimate Grand Tasting. With an $85 ticket, you are granted access to unlimited food and

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drink. This year’s restaurant participants included: Harlem Chocolate Factory, Sisters Caribbean Cuisine, Piatto d’Oro and Uptown Veg & Juice Bar. The DJ’ed music helped everyone burn off the calories and sing-a-long to their favorite jams.

Friends Martine Baron and Trelan Holder came to the fest from Brooklyn to support the Harlem community, especially the “businesses that are hiring people from the community,” said Baron. Actress and Singer Kianee Truvillion, originally from Detroit and now living in New York, said she felt

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“positive vibes” at her first Harlem EatUp! experience.

“It’s super cool to have a variety of business all within your reach,” said Truvillion.

While visitors focused on having fun the young men of Harlem Mothers SAVE employment program walked around the park wearing bright blue t-shirts while they cleaned the park. Jackie Rowe-Adams, who was at the Harlem Stroll, founded Harlem Mothers SAVE after she lost both her sons to gun violence. “If they’re working they’re not trying to shoot. The whole thing is saving a life,” she said.

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arlem transformed into foodie heaven during the 5th annual Harlem EatUp! Festival from May 13-19. The week of events included dinners with local and celebrity chefs at exclusive Harlem restaurants; an awards dinner honoring Lana Turner, David N. Dinkins and posthumously Madam C. J. Walker; and the Harlem Stroll in Morningside Park.

Harlem EatUp! is the creation of co-founders Chef Marcus Samuelsson of Red Rooster and Herb Karlitz, CEO of Karlitz & Company, a leading firm in culinary event production. They both expressed an excitement for the 5th year anniversary and deep appreciation for Harlem.

“At the birthday of 5 we have great weather and the festival has grown. We wouldn’t be able to do it without the Harlem community,” said Samuelsson.

“The events we’re doing are bringing people here who have never been to Harlem,” said Karlitz. According to the event’s founding sponsor Citigroup, Harlem EatUp! attracts visitors from 7 countries and 32 states.

From May 18-19 Morningside Park transformed into a center for sampling some of Harlem’s best dish-

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By Hazel Rosetta Smith (Photos: Hubert Williams)

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he Center for Hearing and

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York Links to affirm the dangers

outside of the church.

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of hearing loss in aging.

breakfast, Dr. Maxwell welcomed

Fire alarms and TV Listening

Carolyn Stern, Director of

attendees and introduced person-

CHC affirmed how the loss of

al hearing loss testimonies by

hearing can gravely impact the

Maria Laghi, who spoke of the

ly developing nerve damage.

Loss of hearing does attack the

Attention to hearing loss is

quality of life. Not hearing instruc-

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Rosenthal termed her struggle as

Unless there is some specif-

self-esteem, as conversations and

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“working so hard to hear”, trying

ic health issue, loss of hearing is

socialization become too stress-

munication. Do not turn away as

There are numerous devices and

best for her circumstance and Ina

to read lips, arguing with those

gradual.

ful.

Isolation becomes easier,

you speak, don’t exaggerate your

methods of assistance available

Rosenthal, spoke of the ringing

she thought were whispering. She

clude family history, medications,

especially when the person feels

voice and lip movements when

and Stern is adamant about help-

of her ears, being told by doctors

wears double aids that are nearly

diabetes, heart, thyroid conditions

annoying to others when they re-

speaking, do not talk extremely

ing senior adults get the hearing

she would get used to it, ultimate-

undetectable and does enjoy be-

and long-term noise exposure.

quest repeated comments. Hear-

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ing aids are thought to be embar-

hearing loss “never mind” if they

rassing, attracting attention. Loss

ask for a repeat. Kindly ask, can

of hearing can affect dementia,

you hear me now?

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Hubert Collins & Margie Steele

James White & Kristin Aravena, Audiologist

ing out and about.

Some causes may in-

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THE ADAMS REPORT© Chipping Away

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ight now, I am listening to the sound of jackhammers chipping away at the street below my window. The massive instruments are sending their vibrations up the outside walls and I can feel the floor inside the apartment trembling. As annoying and nerve-racking the non stop vibrations are, thank goodness it’s only

temporary, which leads me to the “stuff” for this week. Why is it that just when you think that you have everything under control, things are going great and life is good; when seemingly overnight something happens to chip away at your comfort zone?

Say that you are about to lose your job, health, wealth and/or gener-

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Some of these events will have a lasting effect, others a temporary effect on you and your family. Maybe the events are beyond your control and others occurred because you (oops!) . . . missed your cue! Regardless, changes in your life can, at times, be unsettling and throw you off balance.

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Now back to that jackhammer . . . . . you don’t have to be the operator to know that the machine jars your body when it is running. The operator (life) holds steady, with both feet planted firmly on the ground focused on the task at hand. His efforts cause partial destruction of the targeted

area (life shaking things up a bit); for our purposes, your life. After turning the hammer off he/she steps back to survey the progress made and then proceeds. Unless you are a skilled operator, the jarring would throw you off balance and you might have difficulty thinking clearly. Your jackhammer is whatever issue it is you are grappling with at any time. It’s during the few moments of quiet and stillness; when the operator is checking out the progress, that you have an opportunity to fight back! Use that time to plan and marshal the physical, mental and emotional stamina that you can call upon to get you through the tough times. That could mean

getting your financial house in order, a career change that you make or just reviewing your life and planning the changes you want to make.

One thing is for sure, you know that you can count on changes in life. Don’t wait to hear or feel the vibration of the jackhammer chipping away at your foundation. Life’s door is always open, the opportunity to improve your life awaits . . . don’t miss your cue!

Think about it. See you next week.

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rystals interact with the human energy field to heal, calm, stimulate or adjust the energies to bring the body back into balance, as it draws the celestial energy into the physical plane.

Some gemstones for the kidneys and bladder are aquamarine, bloodstone, hematite, carnelian, golden topaz, orange or yellow calcite and amber. Some herbs for the kidneys and bladder are marshmallow, uva ursi, hydrangea, fu ling, pipsissewa, parsley, horsetail and gravel root.

These herbs and crystals will support blood flow, circulation and detoxify; and cleanse the lower chakras, realigning their energies.

Marshmallow Root is the best source of mucilage, which lubricates the joints to protect against irritation and dryness. Used with other diuretic herbs, marshmallow will relieve kidney/ gravel stones and aid in their smooth expulsion. Uva Ursi is a specific for kidney/ bladder infections, also used after birth to reduce hemorrhaging and help restore the womb to normal size (often used with Buchu Leaves).

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When it comes to children, “spoiling” is a word that Black adults particularly hate to hear, but that’s what Lorene Cary says she got from her Nana.

Some of Cary’s earliest memories are of Nana’s sun-splashed New Jersey apartment, make-believe play, and being cherished.

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