Brooklyn Community Newspapers | September 6. 2018

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Vol. 23

No. 36

September 6 - September 12, 2018

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Over 1 Million Attend West Indian American Day Parade

President Barack Obama Announces First Wave of Midterm Endorsements see page 3

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September 11th Memorial Concert

by NYC Chorus see page 9

O.T. Wells, Renowned Civil Rights Attorney and Watergate Advisor 1931 - 2018 see page 11

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Vote September 13th.

Stop complaining about what is going on in your community, in New York State and in the Country and go out and cast your vote next week The West Indian Day Parade “delivered” as usual. The colorful costumes were stunning, the food rose to the occasion and the weather set the stage for a good time to be had by all. It is reported there were more than one million people who lined the parkway to view the parade. I know that seems like a lot of people, however they have been doing this for 51 years and if you have never attended, I urge you to plan to go next year. (see page 13) We are all pleased to see the Obamas are taking a stand and working throughout the country to .get out the vote, get democrats elected and hopefully bring sanity back to the government. (see page 3)

You can see our past issues online at www.harlemcommunitynews.com.

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President Barack Obama Announces First Wave of Midterm Endorsements

By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor)

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ormer President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama were recently caught on video dancing at a Beyoncé and Jay-Z concert in Landover, Md. Now, the Obama’s are back to business, announcing that they’ve endorsed dozens

of candidates in advance of November’s all-important mid-term elections.

This large, diverse contingent comprises 81 candidates from across the country in federal, state and down-ballot races.

“I’m proud to endorse such a wide and impressive

array of Democratic candidates—leaders as diverse, patriotic, and big-hearted as the America they’re running to represent,” Obama said in a statement. “I’m confident that, together, they’ll strengthen this country we love by restoring opportunity that’s broadly shared, repairing our alliances and standing in the world, and upholding our fundamental commitment to justice, fairness, responsibility, and the rule of law.”

Obama continued: “But first, they need our votes— and I’m eager to make the case for why Democratic candidates deserve our votes this fall.”

Obama said he and his wife believe the country’s

long-term challenges can be addressed best when all Americans take a more active role in democracy.

That’s why he is dedicating his post-Presidency efforts to identifying and elevating the next generation of leaders, he said.

In issuing this first round of endorsements, Obama said he also hopes to help current and aspiring Democratic leaders establish themselves, build their profiles, and lead their communities.

This fall, Obama promises to prioritize supporting redistricting targets recommended by the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), taking back control of the U.S.

House of Representatives, and growing the U.S. Senate Democratic Caucus.

The round of endorsements also includes several promising Obama Administration and campaign alumni who heeded the former president’s call in his farewell speech to “grab a clipboard, get some signatures, and run

for office yourself,” Obama said.

Both Barack Obama and Michelle Obama said they expect to campaign in several states this fall and to issue a second round of endorsements in advance of November 6.

MAKE 13 UNLUCKY FOR TRUMP Trump is threatening New York. Make sure you vote to:

Support paid family leave Protect reproductive rights Safeguard the right to union organizing Expand voting rights Make your voice count

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Brooklyn 6 Annual BedStuy Art Crawl 2018 is Happening on September 15th th

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to connect with each other.

STooPS Sightsee Schedules are the guide for the day with a map of locations and schedules for all performances.

STooPS culminate in performances by local youth, a Viewers’ Choice STooPS Artist, and Brooklyn-based headlining artists like Les Nubians, the Noel Pointer Foundation’s Phantazia String Players, Tamar-kali, and Tai Allen!

STooPS build on the unmistakable Bed-Stuy identity and bridges the gap between Bed-Stuy “then” and “now.” As any neighborhood evolves, it takes the effort of many to maintain and increase the cohesion of the community.

STooPS is a tangible way to unite artists, new residents, businesses, and those deeply invested in the neighborhood such as homeowners and community organizations.

STooPS is an opportunity for members of the neighborhood to discover and share resources that exist within Bed-Stuy. This awareness allows people to build partnerships and support each other, thereby fortifying the

entire community.

STooPS Values are as follows: Make Art Accessible We recognize art as a cultural asset and are committed to making it available to anyone who is interested.

We know that art can inspire, and we support creative visions that are transformative for everyone who participates.

Value Creators We recognize that without artists there would be no art, and we honor both the product and the creator. We also honor organizers and

BROOKLYN UPCOMING EVENTS September 8, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Voices of Brooklyn by Digital Girl, Inc. For the third consecutive year Digital Girl, Inc. (DGI) is conducting our Annual Talent Show and Fundraiser. As our constituency has grown and expanded, so has this annual event, from “The Voice of Bed-Stuy”

to the “Voices of Brooklyn.” King’s Plaza Shopping Center, 5100 Kings Plaza, Center Court Brooklyn, NY 11234.

FREE. September 8, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM FADED IN BROOKLYN

by A Plus Events Entertainment JOIN US FOR BRUNCH

AT AMARACHI PRIME! LOCATED AT 189 BRIDGE STREET, BROOKLYN NY. MUSIC BY DJ A PLUS, DJ Thematics, DJ Scrappy Dappy & DJ VKY Smalls!!

Amarachi, 189 Bridge Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. FREE. September 13, 6:30 PM 8:00 PM Preserving Brooklyn:

business owners who support community development.

We believe in fair compensation rooted in a communally-determined value system, and we are committed to paying all creators in a way that meets their needs and expectations. Exposure is not enough compensation.

Honor the Local We want artists to be able to create where they live.

We believe in artists’ ability to activate a space, inspire new ideas, and expand the creative culture of a community. We recognize that every community has creators,

spaces, organizations, influential people, and resources.

We also honor the diverse communication styles within our home community and lead by example, treating others with respect and generosity.

Creative Growth & Development We challenge everyone around us to activate their civic responsibility by making decisions that sustainably benefit our entire community. This holistic thinking creates opportunities for collective resource development which enlivens

artists, businesses, homeowners, and neighbors.

Collaborative Exploration We value relationship-building and creative thinking as pathways to invigorating a neighborhood.

We provide a platform for art that aims to engage and challenge an audience. These spaces catalyze unique, vision-fulfilling engagements between artists and their audiences.

For general inquiries, please contact us at: info@ stoopsbedstuy.org or via phone at (347) 927-8892.

Green-Wood Historic Fund The Green-Wood Historic Fund’s mission is to maintain Green-Wood’s monuments and buildings of historical, cultural and architectural significance; advance public knowledge and appreciation of this significance; and preserve the natural habitat and parklands of one of New York City’s first green spaces. Green-Wood, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232. $1.19-$10.

Sat, Sep 22, 11:00pm Be Cute Brooklyn Presented by Matty Beats x Horrorchata. Littlefield, 635 Sackett St, Brooklyn, NY. $10.

November 20, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Brooklyn’s Guyana by Brooklyn Historical Society While Brooklyn is widely known as home to one of the largest Caribbean diasporas in the world, lesser known is the presence of the Guya-

nese-American community, the 5th largest immigrant community in NYC. Join three of Guyana’s leading female literary voices to explore the politics and role of migration in Brooklyn’s dynamic community. For questions about this event or other inquiries, contact our Visitor Services desk at 718-222-4111, ext. 250.

Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. $5

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n Saturday, September 15th, 2018 from 2 pm to 5 pm The BedStuy Art Crawl 2018 STooPS is excited to partner with The Laundromat Project to bring you the BedStuy Art Crawl on September 15, 2018 from 2-5pm.

The STooPS Art Crawl During our annual STooPS event, we use the arts to bring people outside and promote social interaction among artists, homeowners, residents, and businesses of Bed-Stuy. Every summer since 2013, BedStuy homeowners have collaborated with local artists to host performances and art showcases on their stoops, storefronts, yards, or sidewalks. To encourage family-wide participation, our Kiddie Korner features various children’s art activities.

On the day of the event, artists showcase creations of all genres including, but not limited to, dance, music, theatre, visual art, spoken word, and film/video. All artists are also available between performances to discuss their work, get to know audience and neighbors, and inspire community members

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BLACK AMERICAN POLITICAL VICTORIES SWEEP NATION

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Contributor cross the United States

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“Democrats came out in re-

in the 2018 election

cord numbers to support an in-

primaries, Black Amer-

credible slate of candidates who

ican political leaders are scoring

are committed to fighting for

historical victories – changing

greater access to affordable health

the conversation and the face of

care, better public schools, and

politics.

protecting the environment for

“Congratulations to gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum,

The Revs. Jesse Jackson and

Senator Bill Nelson and all our

Al Sharpton both tweeted about

Democratic candidates who won

the Gillum victory.

their primaries tonight in Flori-

Sharpton said Gillum stood

da,” said Democratic Party Chair

firm against Florida’s controver-

Tom Perez following Gillum’s

sial Stand Your Ground law.

Bobby Henry, publisher of NNPA member The Westside Ga-

change in November.

zette in Florida, said more work is

“The results of recent voting

yet to be done.

in Florida which made Andrew

“We have one more River to

turnout in 2018 will be the sin-

Gillum the Democratic nominee

cross. We are certainly proud and

Gillum ran an inspiring campaign

gle-most

factor

for Governor of Florida is yet

elated that brother Gillum has

on his way to becoming the first

in the upcoming Midterm Elec-

another big victory for African

made the first step into Florida’s

African American to win a ma-

tions on November 6, 2018,” said

Americans this year. As Chair-

history and now we have to in-

jor-party nomination for governor

NNPA President and CEO, Dr.

man of the National Newspaper

sure that his wins ” Henry said.

in the Sunshine State,” Perez said.

Benjamin F. Chavis, jr.

Publishers Association I applaud

“His election as the first

the voters in Florida and Mr. Gil-

Black governor of Florida is one

lum, Leavell said.

historical account. However the

“In a historic victory, Andrew

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Gary and Chicago, said the victory could signal a political sea

voter

historic victory.

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Floridians,” Perez said.

“Black

American determinative

The victory in Florida comes

“In Florida, Maryland, Geor-

as African Americans have con-

gia, Connecticut, North Carolina,

tinued to stun at the polls with

Texas, Ohio, Michigan, Missouri,

“It’s exciting to see Andrew

fact that the Democratic Party has

wins by London Breed in San

Virginia, Pennsylvania, Illinois

Gillum becoming the latest Black

not been in control of the Florida

Francisco, Stacey Abrams in

and Wisconsin, a huge Black vot-

politician making history in the

legislator for over 20 years is an-

Georgia and Gillum in Florida.

er turnout will choose the winners

deep south. It’s also refreshing to

other milestone,” he said.

Its also a testament to an un-

of the elections for governors and

see a product of an HBCU school

This is where the Democratic

precedented voter registration

members of Congress,” Chavis

break racial barriers in Florida’s

Party will have to unify and pour

drive spearheaded by the NNPA

said.

lily-white politics. Our nation has

all that is necessary for Gillum to

and NAACP which joined to start

“This will be our payback

too few people of color heading

win this race, Henry added.

a voter registration drive aimed at

national vote for all the injustices

major governments. I applaud

“It has yet to come. The pos-

signing up 5 million new Black

and inequalities that confront

Gillum for his stunning, come-

sibility is there however we as

voters.

Black America. We are proud that

from-behind victory as the Dem-

the voters have to be a part of the

The NNPA is a trade orga-

the Black Press is helping to make

ocratic candidate for Florida gov-

making of history,” Henry con-

nization representing the 220

this happen profoundly across the

ernor. We look forward to seeing

tinued.

African American-owned news-

nation this year,” he said.

Gillum take it all in the Novem-

“The book has not been com-

NNPA’s

ber election and become the first

pleted yet, the preface is done

National Chairman and publish-

Black governor in Florida’s 173-

now the story has to be written.

er of the Crusader newspapers in

year history,” Leavell said.

papers across the country with a combined 22 million weekly subscribers.

Dorothy

Leavell,

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I hear many low to moderate income individuals and families complaining over the lack of affordable properties in Harlem. Many prospective first-time home buyers are frustrated over the lack of property and are considering relocating to other communities.

The home buying process is difficult to successfully complete under normal circumstances but with no affordable properties available it is impossible. There are three factors to consider when you are preparing for a purchase: (1) you want to purchase property that you can comfortably afford. This means even under financial duress you will still be able to make your monthly

mortgage payment. Most lenders want you to have a minimum of 3-6 months of mortgage payment in some reserve account after closing. So, it becomes extremely important not to borrow more money than you can comfortably afford to pay back.

(2) You must make sure the property meets your needs.

If you are a family of 5, a one-bedroom apartment is too small. If you have young children, you will want a backyard or be near a park area. Other factors to take into consideration are transportation, shopping, and the quality of the schools in the neighborhood.

(3) You must consider the condition and safety of the neighborhood. The best home buying deals are usually found in distressed neighborhoods

because the property values are usually substantially below the market rate. This was the situation in about Harlem 25 years ago. You may recall the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was trying to give these same homes away that are now going for over three million dollars! But now the Harlem community has become much more attractive. People from all over the city are now interested in becoming homeowners in Harlem and most of them can afford to pay market value.

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HARLEM CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS September 6 7:30–11:00 p.m.

Movies Under the Stars: Justice League Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Highbridge Park, 172nd Street and Amsterdam Ave; FREE. September 7 1:30-3:00pm Animation Lab Learn how to create 3D animations. Group is open to anyone ages 1624. Meets every Tuesday.

127 W. 127th Street, Room 104; FREE.

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September 7 5:30-7:30pm Summer on the Hudson A mix of music plays as you play Bingo! Each winner receives a prize. Manhattan BYO food and beverages to this all-ages event. West Harlem Piers, 125th Street and Marginal Street; FREE.

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September 7 6:00pm Love Beats Rhymes When aspiring rapper Coco (Azealia Banks) enrolls in a poetry class, she thinks her rhymes will impress her teacher, Professor Dixon (Jill Scholl).

Instead, Dixon challenges Coco to seek real meaning in her lurics, setting her on a journey of discovery.

Directed by RZA, 90min.

Music by Yanni + DJ MK starts at 6pm, Film starts at 8pm. St. Nicholas Park,

135th & St. Nicholas Ave; FREE. September 7 6:00-10:00pm First Fridays: “Carnival” Edition An authentic celebration of the people of African descent in the Caribbean, First Fridays: Labor Day “Carnival” Edition returns with steel pan drummers, moko jumbie, mass camp, and a curated selection of vendors ready to celebrate the culture and special traditions of the West Indies. Arrive 20 minute early for tickets.

Schomburg Center; 515 Malcolm X Blvd; FREE. September 7 6:00- 10:00pm Harlem Heritage Jazz Multimedia Bar Crawl Join Harlem resident and experience bars and night clubs that represent Harlem old and new, along the way learn the history of Harlem including the days of the Harlem renaissance, the jazz era and the civil rights movement + much more.

Meet at Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center: 104 Malcolm X Blvd, Tickets: $55.

September 7 7:00pm Harlem Jazz Singer’s Showcase You will be introduced to some of Harlem’s most soulful jazz singers and thrilling musicians through this weekly showcase.

Gin Fizz Lounge, 308 Lenox Avenue. For more info call 212.289.5550.

September 8 9-11am Health & Wellness Expo Town Hall Meeting on Healthcare with guest speaker Congressman Adriano Espaillat. Free Breakfast provided.

Alhambra Ballroom, 2116 ACP Jr. Blvd; FREE; For more info call 212801-1548.

September 8 10:00am-12:00pm Healthy Harlem Harvest Free Produce Market sponsored by Harlem Children’s Zone. St. Nicholas Houses, 127th Street Plaza, behind 255 W. 127th Street; FREE. September 8 11:00am-12:00pm Lil’ Studio Nature Mosaics After looking together at abstract paintings by artist Alma Thomas, engage your little one in using shapes and colors to create a nature-inspired image. Parents and caregivers servicing little ones ages 2.5 to 4 are invited.

Refreshments will be provided. Pre-registration is required at www.studiomuseum.org. NYPL Harlem Library, 9 W. 124th St.; FREE. September 8 2:00- 4:00pm Harlem Baha’i Talks Join a conversation on the Spiritual Destiny of People of African Descent. For more information email harlembahaitalks@gmail.com. Harlem Heritage Center, 104 Mal-

colm X Blvd.; FREE. September 8 3:30pm Move and Groove: Vinyasa Jazz Flow Join us every second Saturday for 60 minute vinyasa yoga flow set to live jazz. Flow towards deep relaxation with certified Yoga Instructor and jazz enthusiast Courtney Liddell. National Jazz Museum, 58 W. 129th St.; Tickets: $15.

September 8 6:15-10:15pm Harlem Fashion Week HFW will operate on 4 levels of the museum to provide you with a night of culture, luxury and high fashion. Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Ave.; Tickets start at $35.

September 9 10:00am–1:00 pm Roger Morris Park Garden Volunteer Day Whether you have a green thumb or just a curiosity for what makes the garden grow, all are welcome to volunteer.

All tools and instructions are provided. Close-toed shoes are required. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. RSVP by emailing John.Kelly@parks.nyc. gov and write “Volunteer” in the subject line.

Roger Morris Park, 65 Jumel Terrace.

September 9 12:00pm Sakura Park Festival Neighbors of every age will enjoy the sounds, moves, and tastes of our

global community in the beautiful Sakura Park (Riverside Dr, Claremont Ave to W 122 St.); FREE. September 10 6:30-8:30pm Between the Lines Join us for a conversation with Darnell L. Moore and Charlene A. Carruthers, two dynamic leaders and organizers committed to intersectional liberation in movements for Black lives.

They will discuss their new works and personal journeys. A book signing will follow. Schomburg Center; 515 Malcolm X Blvd; FREE. September 11 12:00-2:00pm Harlem Jazz Series A native of Tokyo, pianist, composer and arranger Yoichi Uzeki will be performing. Greater Calvary Baptist Church, 55 W. 124th St.; Tickets $15.

September 11 6:30pm Dancing Tuesdays Afro Fusion, West African, + more, level up every Tuesday at The Dream Center! Sweat it all out with us and some of your favorite instructors! Harlem Dream Center, 205 W. 119th St.; FREE. September 11 6:30-9:30pm Karate & Self-Defense Improves self-control, stamina, concentration, discipline, self-esteem.

Class taught by Master Dave Thomas, for children, teenagers and

adults. Every Tuesday & Friday. Saturdays 6:009:00pm. Isaac Center, 1833 Lexington Ave (btw.

112th-115th St.) For more info call 917-405-8814; FREE. September 11 7:00pm Machito and Mario: The Roots of Afro-Cuban Jazz Join eminent Latin Jazz scholars for an in-depth discussion of Machigo and Mario Bauza with a musical performance by Cuban pianist Emilio Morales. National Jazz Museum, 58 W. 129th St.; Suggested Donation $10.

September 12 8:00pm Wednesday Vibes - An Infusion of Music & Comedy Performing are the funniest comedians and the dopest music acts from across the country and around the world right in the heart of Harlem! All hosted by professional comedian Rashad Bashir. Harlem Nights Bar, 2361 7th Avenue at W 138th Street; FREE. September 12 8:00-11:00pm The Poet WILL Be Televised!

The livest poetry event in NYC! Use this group to network with other poets.

Musicians are welcome to sit in as well! Hosted every second Wednesday of the month by lyricist Baxter P. Wordsworth.

Silvana’s, 300 W 116th St. Contact recpoetry@ gmail.com for more info.

55 West 116th Street (Bet Lenox & 5th) NY, NY 10026 1872 Lexington Ave (Bet 116th & 117th) NY, NY10035 1838 2nd Ave @ 95th, NY, NY 10128 For more information call: 212-876-8800 email: store4163@theupsstore.com website: www.theupsstorelocal.com/1163

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September 11th Memorial Concert by NYC Chorus

by Howard Giske

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n Tuesday, September 11th at 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the St. Anthony of Padua Church, 155 Sullivan Street, “Soho,” New York, NY, the Schiller Institute NYC Chorus will perform excerpts from the Beethoven Mass in C major, several African-American Spirituals, as well as a lovely piece by Brahms with words taken from poet Friedrich Schiller’s Das Lied von der Glocke (The Song of the Bell). This is a concert dedicated to the memory of the victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11th , 2001.

In June, the Schiller Institute NYC Chorus performed “Dona Nobis Pacem 1968-2018,” including Beethoven’s Mass in C Major and Afro-American Spirituals dedicated to two

great American leaders, Martin Luther King, and Robert Kennedy, who the nation lost in 1968. Also, the Chorus participated in a musical commemoration in New York City of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in February.

In June 2017 the chorus performed at Carnegie Hall as part of a Centennial Tribute to Sylvia Olden Lee, the first Afro-American opera coach to be employed at the NY Metropolitan Opera. At that performance, the Chorus sang spirituals including “Soon I Will Be Done” and “Go Down Moses,” in choral, art song settings. While there were many soloists performing, including the great bass-baritone Simon Estes, the 150-person chorus put on an impressive performance with its unity of effect.

The Chorus is committed to creating a renaissance in the United States based on principles of Classical Composition. In music this means Italian bel canto placement of the voice at the proper scientific tuning, as advocated by Giuseppe Verdi of Middle C = 256 Hz (“A” no higher than 432 Hz).

The Chorus also regularly performs African-American Spirituals in keeping with the tradition of Hall Johnson, H.T. Burleigh and many others, as part of the Classical tradition, and an important American contribution to great music.

Admission: $50, and $20 reserved seating, $10 general admission. For tickets­­call 646-509-5451 or visit Eventbrite at http://bit. ly/911concert or see www. sinycchorus.com.

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New York Black Theatre Queen: Grace L. Jones passes at 90!

By Linda Armstrong

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id you ever know someone and feel that your life was blessed by their being in it? Was it someone you could talk to about any and everything and they felt the same way about you? This person was a special friend, someone who took on the role of mother in your life and gave you their love, guidance, wisdom and a listening ear, accompanied by a compassionate heart. Well, that and more is what I had for several years with Grace L. Jones, President of AUDELCO, an organization that for 46 years has recognized and rewarded excellence in Black Theatre.

Ms. Grace or Ma, as I often called her died Sunday, Aug. 26 at the age of 90. Ms. Grace had invited me to be on the Board of Directors of AUDELCO and on the nominating committee. This was such an

honor because for 13 years Ms. Grace served as President of AUDELCO and prior to that Vice President, Secretary and event planner. She did all of these things for an organization she dedicated her life, her time, her money and whatever money she could borrow from family and friends. Yes, she invited me to play an important role in an organization that was her baby and I was glad to do it.

Ms. Grace loved theatre so much. We would go to Black

shows together and I would take her to Broadway shows.

She absolutely loved seeing performers at their best! I feel so good to know that the last production she experienced was with me, as we went to the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre to see “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.” Ms. Grace and I sat on our center, orchestra seats about 5 rows from the stage and we sang the songs and danced in our seats to Donna Summer’s most memorable hits. Every now and then I would look over and catch Ms. Grace—who was always elegantly dressed—smiling her gentle, radiant smile. After the show the star, LaChanze, came out, spotted us and made a B-line for us. We all hugged and kissed and Ms. Grace told her how marvelous she was.

We took a photo together and let LaChanze go to fans who were patiently waiting for her

to finish visiting with us.

Ms. Grace was not just passionate about theatre, she was passionate about Black Theatre continuing and took on roles to encourage the new generation of Black actors. When it came to the AUDELCO Awards she always wanted to see young people in the audience. She loved experiencing the talent of young thespians. Ironically at the last AUDELCO Awards, the 45th Anniversary, Jelani Aladdin was recognized for his performance in “Sweetie.”

If that name sounds familiar, he is Kristoff in Disney’s “Frozen” on Broadway. Ms. Grace’s development of young actors though started decades before her involvement with AUDELCO. In 1964 she co-founded The Double Image Theatre Inc., a professional training school and theatre production company.

Ms. Grace was our New

York Black Theatre Queen.

She was a lady of quiet grace, determination, love, wisdom and fairness. For me she was a confidant, respected elder, revered friend and someone I feel lost to be without. Ms. Grace’s legacy of AUDELCO must be kept alive! AUDELCO was her baby and before that it was the baby of Vivian Robinson, its founder. Ms. Grace was entrusted with this precious Black Theatre recognition baby and kept it growing and alive and now it is our turn to keep Ms. Grace’s vision for AUDELCO’s longevity alive!

This is an organization that is doing something no one else is. It is saluting Black Theatre from the actors and playwrights, to producers and directors, to the technical staff. It is acknowledging the work of Black people telling out stories only the way we can, something that is precious to our

community and was precious to Ms. Grace!

I ask that we all work to help AUDELCO to continue to strive! Support this marvelous organization she dedicated her life to. Plan to go to this year’s AUDELCO Awards on November 19 and show your love for our Queen of Theatre!

I love you Ma, I miss you.

I’m going to especially miss the sound of your beautiful voice and your words of encouragement when the world is banging on my door. You have taken your grace to Heaven and now the angels are more blessed!

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O.T. Wells, Renowned Civil Rights Attorney and Watergate Advisor 1931 - 2018

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Public Memorial on Saturday, September 22 at the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem

zro Thaddeus (O.T.) Wyoming Wells, Esq.,87, former president of the National Bar Association and recognized as one of America’s leading civil rights and defense lawyers, died on August 25th of natural causes.

Renowned as O.T. Wells, his landmark legal career spanned roles as a civil rights sit-in attorney, Richard Nixon military delegate, Watergate advisor, Harlem gangster “Bumpy” Elsworth Johnson’s attorney, Miles Davis’ counselor, member of H. Rap Brown’s legal team, legal advocate for black military personnel in Germany, and the official legal representative for the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE).

Wells grew up in North Carolina during the Jim Crow era, the son of Mary E. Wells and Bishop Wyoming Wells, an original member of the General Board of the Church of God in Christ. He earned a BA from Morehouse College in 1953 and a law degree from Boston University School of Law in 1956.

After law school, he served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, then moved

to New York City to embark upon his trailblazing career. By 1959 he co-founded Chance, Mitchell & Wells with William C. Chance, Jr. and Nathan Mitchell.

It was one of the first minority law firms in lower Manhattan to focus on criminal defense work. In 1962, he joined with colleagues to form Wells, Brown, Mason, Burns & Hall, one of the largest African-American law firms in New York handling criminal defense, personal injury, civil rights, and a variety of other legal services.

At the height of the Civil Rights Era, Wells was co-counsel, along with Attorneys Percy Sutton and Mark Lane, in the first sit-in cases, which strangely enough, occurred in New York City. His list of clients included notorious Harlem crime bosses Elsworth “Bumpy” Johnson

and “Red” Dillard Morrison; the “Five Percenters” splinter group of the Black Muslims; William Kunstler’s legal team for H. Rap Brown’s Manhattan shooting case; and various attorneys, judges, and elected officials. From the 1960s through the 1980s he represented one of the country’s leading civil rights organizations, the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), and its president, Roy Innis.

During the 1970s, Wells was pressed into service for the Department of Defense by President Richard Nixon. “Operation Awareness” sent Wells to Germany with a delegation of three attorneys on a fact-finding mission with a mandate to investigate problems between Black United States military personnel and German nationals. President Nixon’s appointment gave a temporary GS rating to Wells equivalent to a Major General. While President of the National Bar Association during the turbulent Watergate era, he served as one of Attorney General Elliot Richardson’s five-man advisory group for the selection of the first Watergate Prosecutor, Archibald Cox.

“O.T. Wells was the consummate leader, advocate, and trial lawyer. He possessed the bona fides —wit, humor, intelligence, knowledge, and oration—to have every lawyer who crossed his path want to emulate some aspect of his being,” said Joseph Drayton, president of the National Bar Association. “As an active Past President for five decades, O.T. Wells groomed our leaders and our lawyers to be our best in service to our clients and community.

His impact on the National Bar Association, its leaders, and members is unprecedented and unparalleled and will last for quite some time.”

Sadly, Wells died just two weeks after attending the National Bar Association’s convention in New Orleans. His legacy continues as a former national president of the National Association of Guardsmen, a social group; a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; and a founding member of the National Negro Golf Association, the oldest African-American golf association in the world.

Instead of retiring, Wells served “of Counsel” to the prestigious Manhattan

law firm Donaldson & Chilliest. He was a member of the bars of the state of New York, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second and Fifth Circuits, and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. For the last 18 years he served as a guest faculty member in the Trial Advocacy program for the New York County District Attorney at the request of past District Attorney Robert Morgenthau and current District Attorney Cyrus Vance.

In recent years, Wells was the lead trial attorney for the historical litigation to resolve the leadership of The Church of God in Christ, the largest African-American Pentecostal denomination in the world. He was instrumental in setting up the first constitutional convention for the church, which resulted in the establishment of the General Board and Presiding Bishop. Wells served as General Counsel for the church, to the Presiding Bishop, and the General Board of the Church of God in Christ.

“My father was a giant among men.

He loved his community,” said his son, O.T. Wells, II. “He was ardent in his pursuit of justice and had an unwavering love for his family and friends. Our hearts are heavy, but our memories of him are joyful.

The legacy he has left is one of which we are proud.”

Wells is survived by his one true love and former wife, Jean Nash Wells of East Orange, NJ; four children: O.T., II (Angela) of Washington, DC; Roland Witter of Atlanta, GA; Rachel Manns (Corey) of Tucson, AZ; and Tandi Laguerre (Ronald) of Boston, MA; three grandchildren: Ghage, Autumn, and Nazir; siblings: Claudia Wells Hamilton (Ed) of Novi, MI; Deola Wells Johnson of Memphis TN; and Lucian Wells of Greensboro, NC; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and people upon whom he left his indelible mark.

A memorial service in celebration of Mr. Wells’ life will take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 22, at the Abyssinian Baptist Church, 132 West 138thStreet, Harlem, NY.

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Gracie Mansion Reception Was Jumpin’ for the 2018 West Indian Day Parade

By Lil Nickelson

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to the microphone first to wel-

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smiling because we are carrying

Caribbean American community

come the audience to “the Peo-

rade’s Grand Marshalls this year.”

on. We embrace and celebrate

to celebrate West Indian Ameri-

ple’s House.” She asked, “Are

“We look out for each other

people from all of the different

can and Caribbean American Her-

there any other Bajans (nickname

and I want to ask that we continue

places we come from much like

itage from 6 pm to 8 pm at 88th

for people from Barbados) in the

caring for communities and help-

our special guest this evening An-

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house?” The crowd roared, and

ing our people who are struggling

gela Yee. Angela Yee is an Amer-

days before the upcoming 2018

she continued asking, “Anybody

by calling 1 -888-NYC-WELL,”

ican radio personality who hosts

West Indian Day Parade on La-

from Jamaica? Trinidad & Toba-

stated First Lady Chirlane Mc-

the nationally syndicated morning

bor Day. The Casplash Band was

go? Guyana? Granadas? Haiti?

Cray.

She then introduced her

show The Breakfast Club along

playing Caribbean music as you

How about people from Anti-

husband, New York City Mayor

with DJ Envy and Charlamagne

entered the tented grounds behind

gua? Dominica? Tortola?

The

Bill de Blasio who came to the

Tha God.”

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crowd roared as each island was

microphone proclaiming, “A Ba-

Angela Yee was born in

ther. Back in 2016, Yee and her

ple despite all that’s on her plate.

setting the mood and the appetiz-

named. The First Lady went on to

jan queen stole my heart. We lost

Brooklyn, New York to a Mont-

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say, “We will mark this weekend

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Angela Yee Day and I have also

Stuyvesant, Brooklyn with a goal

named her a brand ambassador

of spreading health awareness in

for the New York Public Library

the local community. In addition,

to encourage New York residents

Yee launched her very own book

to get their library card and ex-

club, Angela Yee Book Club, in

plore what their local branch has

Brownsville, in which each month

to offer.”

with our beautiful colors and flags

parade’s president Bill Howard

n Tuesday, August 28th,

Chirlane McCray, First Lady

along Eastern Parkway in Brook-

passed away and I know that Bill

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Over 1 Million Attend West Indian American Day Parade

By Lil Nickelson

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abor Day 2018 was a hazy, hot and humid day for the 51st annual West

Indian American Day Parade along Eastern Parkway in Brook-

lyn which drew a crowd of over 1 million. The parade is the culmination of five days of carnival celebration sponsored by the West Indian American Day Carnival Association, Inc. (“WIADCA”) and this year’s theme is “Keeping

Dr. Ionie Pierce with tribute photo of William R. Howard

Culture live! Next Generation, Same Great Institution!”

WI-

Jean was asked by WIAD-

ADCA suffered the loss of their

CA’s founder Carlos Lezama to

George Hulse of Healthfirst, a

beloved President, William R.

handle special events, outreach,

major sponsor of the parade came

Howard last month, but Bill well

marketing and media for the

to the microphone and stated how

positioned the organization to

group.

She retired earlier this

he was honored to be there and

handle major transitions. Dr. Ion-

year as Director of Marketing/

how partnering with WIADCA

Jr. proprietor of Tropical Para-

ie Pierce is the new President and

Public Relations and Board Sec-

for the parade was the first cor-

dise Restaurant and Ballroom and

she stated, “We are tremendously

retary. Ms. Alexander started the

porate partnership he developed

Attorney Sanford A. Rubenstein.

proud of our ability to continue to

VIP breakfast and luncheon and

18 years ago when he became a

The colorful floats, the festive

celebrate and preserve some of

like the “worker bee” she is, she

Vice President with Healthfirst.

and revealing costumes and the

the prominent features of the arts,

was there at 7:25 am, watching

I spotted Geoffrey Eaton, Presi-

smell of jerk seasoning and curry

culture and heritage brought by

and doing. She is now the Exec-

dent of Mid-Manhattan branch of

along the parade route permeated

immigrants from across the Ca-

utive Director of The Caribbean

the NAACP, Dr. Roy Hastick Sr.

the air and transformed parade

ribbean to New York City during

American Center of New York

and his lovely wife, Dr. Eda Har-

watchers to another time and

assembled guests and dignitaries.

Jean Alexander, WIADCA; George Hulse, Healthfirst

Public Advocate Letitia James, Dr. Ionie Pierce

space when you closed your eyes; other than the concrete streets of Eastern Parkway. It was a joyous day.

Governor Andrew Cuomo

NYS Comptroller Thomas Di-

er, NYC Public Advocate Leti-

Napoli, New York City May-

tia “Tish” James, NYC Council

and/or marched in the parade in-

or Bill de Blasio, U.S. Senator

Speaker Corey Johnson, NYC

cluded: New York State Governor

Kirsten Gillibrand (NY), U.S.

Councilman Jumaane D. Wil-

Andrew Cuomo,

Congress members Yvette D.

liams, Dr. Roy Hastick Sr. and Dr.

Clarke (Brooklyn) and Gregory

Eda Harris-Hastick of CACCI,

Meeks (Queens), NYS Senator

Reverend Al Sharpton, National

one of the largest parades in the

Kevin Parker, NYS Assembly-

Action Network, Una Clarke (re-

world.”

man N. Nick Perry (on behalf

tired member of NYC Council),

of NYS Assembly Speaker Carl

Michael Harrell, Assistant Vice

gan at 6 am and lasted until 11 am

Hastie),

Borough

President, Constituent Relations

around Flatbush Avenue, Empire

President Eric L. Adams, Bronx

at SUNY Downstate Medical

Boulevard and Nostrand Ave-

Borough President Ruben Diaz,

Center.

nue. “J’Ouvert” means “dawn”

Jr., Frank R. Seddio, Chairman

or “daybreak,” and historically it

Kings County Democratic Party,

photos by Nadezda Tavodova Tezgor

marks the emancipation of Trini-

NYC Comptroller Scott String-

Mayor Bill deBlasio greets crowd

Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul,

The “J’Ouvert” festivities be-

dadian slaves.

The VIP breakfast started at

ris-Hastick of Caribbean Ameri-

(“CACNY”).

7:30 am in a big white tent in Lin-

Yvonne Graham was mistress

can Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

coln Terrace/Arthur S. Somers

of ceremonies for the breakfast

(“CACCI”) enjoying their break-

Park located on Eastern Parkway

program. Angela Cooper sang

fast as the countless political

in between Rochester and Buffalo

the national anthem before the

leaders came to speak as well as

Avenues. The breakfast was ded-

moment of silence in Bill How-

march in the parade.

icated to the WIADCA member

ard’s honor.

WIADCA’s new

The parade’s Grand Marshals

Jean Alexander for her 41 years

President Dr. Ionie Pierce, gave

were New York City First Lady

of service to the organization.

a warm carnival greeting to the

Chirlane McCray, Davis Gayle,

Brooklyn

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The political and community leaders that came to the breakfast

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How Service Leadership Prepares Today’s Students to Succeed (Statepoint)

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tudents are more successful when they practice leadership outside of the classroom.

A recent survey conducted

by Harris Poll found that 91 percent of respondents agreed with this statement.

This survey was conducted on behalf of Lead2Feed, a free student leadership program attracting more than a million students and over 6,000 educators across all 50 states.

There’s already real-world evidence supporting the survey data’s sentiment. Participants in Lead2Feed thought critically about their role in their communities, and say they gained the following benefits: • Engaged teachers. The Lead2Feed Student Leader-

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ship Program takes students through the steps to design and implement an effective, relevant service project.

Teachers and advisers can enter their student teams into the Lead2Feed Challenge, where they can win grants for their school and charity.

When teachers participate alongside students, the entire classroom is given an opportunity to transform

their way of thinking.

“What I realized was that the leadership principles I was trying to teach my students had actually began to transform me as well,” says Mrs. Allison Silverman, a teacher at Port Chester Middle School where students have earned more than $50,000 for charity and more than $15,000 in technology grants for their school over the six years

they’ve been involved in the program. “I gained renewed confidence in my work and in my profession,” says Mrs. Silverman.

• Relevant lessons. Classroom learning can often feel theoretical. When students lead their own community service projects, they have an opportunity to directly engage with real-world issues that have received national attention. Students at Miami’s Design and Architecture Senior High (DASH, one of the winners of the Lead2Feed Challenge), sought to address the issue of mental health that has consumed the nation’s psych through a project called “No More Stalling.” They created signs for school bathroom stalls with hotlines for tough issues students may be facing.

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Working with fellow students to complete a project develops critical thinking, collaboration and communication skills, fostering the necessary attributes for students to become leaders within their classrooms and greater communities. Before completing the Lead2Feed program, only 27 percent of participating students felt that they could work well with others, only 18 percent believed they could develop effective solutions to problems, and only 16 percent felt they could communicate clearly and concisely with their peers. After completing the program, these numbers rose to 55 percent, 49 per-

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“Feeding young minds and local community groups in need are all part of this leadership program where students use 21st century skills, literacy skills and service learning to refine their leadership skills and to benefit local nonprofits,” says Diane Barrett, executive director of Lead2Feed’s presenting foundation, The Foundation for Impact on Literacy and Learning.

To learn more, or to become part of the Lead2Feed network, visit lead2feed.org.

Student leadership projects are an ideal component of a well-rounded education experience, fostering growth for the students that participate in these initiatives, and for the larger community that is improved through their service.

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New Classroom Technologies Can Make Learning Easier and More Fun (Statepoint)

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echnology is changing the face of education. Check out the newest ways teachers are modernizing their lesson plans in order to make learning easier and more fun.

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Virtual Reality.

Whether it’s a tour through an ancient Roman archaeological site or a deep-sea look at ocean creatures, VR can enhance educational experiences and create new immersive opportunities, allowing students to see the world without leaving the classroom.

2. Math Anywhere, Anytime. Technology advancements are enabling students of all learning styles to absorb mathematical concepts at their own pace without buying expensive calculators. Check out ClassPad.

net, digital scratch paper with a range of functions that’s web accessible and free for students and teachers.

3. Modernized Music.

Learning music is now easier than ever with new apps and next generation digital keyboards that have such features as lighted keys to help students learn notes intuitively. One such keyboard, Casio’s LK-265, connects to iOS and Android devices via a free app, so students can learn to play their favorite songs. Access to an endless library of music will give students constant motivation to keep at it.

4. Language Learning in the Palm of Your Hand. Today, you don’t need a stack of books or tapes to learn a new language. A variety of apps can introduce language

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There’s less downtime for teachers and students these

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Urine Therapy

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by William A Rogers

ic. The healing process will surprise

Kidneys (Yin).

you.

learned that urine could be used as a

details on how to use this unique

I would advise reading Lara’s

The human body is a wonderful

system into detoxifying”.

natural internal cleansing therapy. I

therapy. One reason for rewriting this

book or scheduling an appointment

thing: we are all truly blessed. Un-

According to Lara, “The first 50

remember telling my mother about

article is because I am starting a urine

at the Ki Center ( 646 329-6727 or

fortunately, there is so much about

years of the twentieth century, urine

this, who in turn told me that she was

detox initiative to prepare for the

onuwon@gmail.com) before trying

our body that we don’t understand

was commonly used for wounds,

aware of urine being used on cuts and

change of seasons. Water is the Taoist

this therapy. For those who still have

or know about. Know yourself, then

cuts, stomach problems, fevers and

rashes when she was growing up in

element for Winter, and the two ma-

doubts, try rubbing a little of your

you can heal yourself.

insect bites”. Today most people (in-

the South.

cluding some who are reading this

Most people might not know or

urine therapy some find

article) consider urine to be waste this

care what urine really is, but I can

the dialog interesting

includes many if not most doctors.

assure you that it’s not toxic waste.

and others find it disgusting. Many

Economics has played a major role in

Lara states that “All the blood in the

find the idea of drinking their own

keeping people in the dark about the

body passes through the kidneys 60

urine appalling. If this is your first

positive benefits of our own urine.

times every day. Through this process

time reading about the health ben-

I first became aware that urine

the kidneys control the total volume

efits of your urine I ask you to read

was not just pee while doing special

of blood in the body and balance the

this article with an open mind. The

survival training exercises in the army

acid/alkaline (pH) level by removing

information I am about to share may

in the mid 60’s. We were told that hu-

the excess water, salt, medicines, vi-

one day be critically helpful to you or

mans could live for over a week by

tamins, and organic compounds. All

someone close to you.

drinking their own urine. I remem-

these excreted ingredients make up

ber saying to myself that I hope that

what we know as urine”. According

I would not have to experience that.

to Lara, urine is not toxic body waste:

athy: The Most Powerful Holistic

urine on a cut or rash as an antibiot-

season are the Bladder (Yang) and the

circulation to stimulate the lymphatic

hen I write or talk about

Martin J. Lara in his book Urop-

jor organs associated with the Winter

it is a blood byproduct.

Therapy, states that, “your urine

The second time I became aware

contains over two thousand ingredi-

of the effects of urine was during

You can get a copy of Lara’s book

ents that makes it a perfect organic

my study of Ayurveda medicine an

online at Amazon.com if you find this

compound that can reestablish proper

ancient East Indian healing art. I

subject interesting. The book gives

Answers to Puzzle on page 20

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ehman Center for the Performing Arts is excited to kick off their 38thANNIVERSARY SEASON with A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF THE PALLADIUM ERA featuring the legendary MAMBO LEGENDS ORCHESTRA with special invited guest singer GILBERTO SANTA ROSAon Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 at 8pm. Produced by Lehman Center and Robert Sancho. The famous Palladium Ballroom highlighted the Big Band Latin Orchestras in the late 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s and the creation of mambo and chacha. The former musicians of the Tito Puente Orchestra have come together as the MAMBO LEGENDS ORCHESTRAto present the music of which they have been the masters of for over 30 years. Special guest, six-time Grammy ® Award winning vocalist GILBERTO SANTA ROSA, will join the Mambo Leg-

ends for this momentous concert.

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 of MAMBO LEGENDS ORCHESTRA on Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 at 8pm are VIP $125, $85, $65, and $45, and can be purchased by calling the Lehman Center box office at 718-960-8833 (Monday through Thursday, 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.

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The MAMBO LEGENDS ORCHESTRA plays the music of the Palladium Era: Machito, Tito Puente, and Tito Rodriguez and was created in 2000 by former members of the Tito Puente Orchestra, led by John “Dandy” Rodriguez, Mitch Frohman and musical director Jose Madera. Famed bongocero John “Dandy” Rodriguez began performing as a teenager with Tito Rodriguez and played with Ray Barretto and Típica ’73 in the ‘70s before beginning his 27year stint playing bongos in Tito Puente’s band. Bronx native Mitch Frohman was the sax and flute soloist with the Tito Puente Orchestra for 25 years and has also played and recorded with such famed Latin

artists Eddie and Charlie Palmieri, Paquito D’Rivera, Chico O’Farrill and the Grammy-winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra. Musical director, timbalero and arranger Jose Madera started playing timbales with Machito as a teenager and was the first musical director for the Machito Orchestra. He was Tito Puente’s conguero for 30 years, his musical director for ten years, the staff arranger at Fania records since the 1970’s and has performed on over 100 recordings by Latin, pop, R&B and jazz artists. The Mambo Legends Orchestra is dedicated to keeping the ‘50s and ‘60s Palladium-era sound alive as it explores new musical concepts. Their latest release, Watch Out! ¡Ten Cuid-

ao! (2011) was nominated for the Latin Grammy Award for Best Salsa Album and they are featured in the 2013 documentary film “For the Love of the Mambo.”

GILBERTO SANTA ROSA, known as El Caballero de la Salsa, is a six time Grammy ® Award salsa and bolero sonero that was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico. As a teenager, he attended La Escuela Libre de Musica de San Juan, P. R., and made his recording debut in 1976 as a backup singer with the Mario Ortiz Orchestra. He then joined La Grande Orchestra for two years as well as performing with local groups. In the 1980’s Santa Rosa recorded with the Puerto Rican All Stars (Homenaje a Eddie Palmieri)

and the Tommy Olivencia Orchestra.

In 1981 he joined the Willie Rosario Orchestra, recording hits like “Lluvia” and “Botaron la Pelota”. In 1986, he formed his own band and recorded a string of hits that included “Good Vibrations”, “De Amor y Salsa”, “Punto de Vista”, Vivir sin Ella”, and “Perspectiva”. In 1995,Gilberto Santa Rosa was the first salsa singer to have a concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City, which was recorded as an album (En Vivo Desde Carnegie Hall), and includes his song “Perdoname”, which is now considered a classic. One of the greatest salsa singers ever, he has a unique style of improvisation that is successful in both tropical and romantic musical styles. In 2016, he set a Guinness World Record for the Most No. 1s on the Billboard Tropical Albums Chart with his album Necesito Un Bolero (2015), which also won two Grammy Awards: One Latin Grammy and also the Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.

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21 days of MIGHTY Preaching daily at 7:00pm and Sundays at 10:00am. Bishop Richard Curtis will present this service at 2500 St. Raymond Avenue in the Bronx.

Rev. Lee Crawford, Pastor of Day Spring Baptist Church, in Harlem is celebrating his 6th Pastoral Anniversary beginning next week. Services will be held at Macedonia Baptist Church 452 West 147th Street. Rev. Isaac Graham is the Pastor of Macedonia. The Anniversary close out service

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St. Matthew’s Baptist Church did a back to school give away along with good food.

Rev. Lisa Jenkins was a guest on last Thursday’s 3G Experience. St. Matthew’s Baptist Church is making preparations for the Howard University choir to come and serve.

The Golden Chariots will be celebrating their 33rdAnniversary on Sept. 8th at Friendship Baptist Church, `144 West 131st Street.

The Mighty Newtones will have a reunion concert on Sept. 8th, at Glendale Baptist church.

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household. Mary would grow up.

In the meantime, BeREVIEW by Terri Schlichenmeyer, Harlem News contributor linda had other worries.

Nana’s husband paid for her employer, Aunty, gift- Belinda to go to school, ou’re up for this.

This next ed Belinda to her friend, and Nana took her shopthing is going to Nana, with an odd assign- ping for new clothes. be a challenge, but you’re ment attached. Belinda They gave her a room of ready. You’ve studied it would move to London her own, a bed of her own, as much as you can and – not to cook and clean, and pretty things for decyou’ve thought it through, but to serve as a good ex- oration. But Amma was a you’re bringing your best ample for Nana’s daugh- challenge – she was sassy talents and your keenest ter, Amma, who was just and cursed, lied and snuck observation skills, and a year older than Belinda, around. Belinda liked you got this. You can do but worlds away in atti- Amma, but befriending it. Still, as in the new book her could be quite another tude.

“Housegirl” by Michael It was not easy for thing.

Donkor, it won’t be easy.

Still, the two girls Belinda to tell Mary that Mary was often too da, even though they were she was leaving. Mary grew close and they beimpetuous. unrelated housegirls from cursed and cried but in gan to share secrets. BeBelinda didn’t mind, small Ghanaian villages, the end, she was com- linda unburdened herself though. Mary was still a given up by their mothers forted by promises that of the shameful things her child, not quite a teenag- to work for wealthy peo- she and Belinda would mother had done. Amma talk often on their cell told Belinda that she liked er, and she still sucked ple. her thumb at night. SomeGiven by her mother. phones. Belinda was girls in that way.Both times, she was an exas- That hurt, but it was why sure Mary would adjust, knew they’d have to rely peration but mostly, she Belinda didn’t feel she maybe even take over on one another in days to was like a sister to Belin- had much choice when the running of Aunty’sT:10”come.

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Neither knew their friendship would cause regrets…

Absolutely, “Housegirl” is not an easy book to read.

Parts of it are written in the Ghanaian language of Twi, and though there’s a glossary before this story starts, it’s cumbersome to constantly page back and forth.

More back-and-forth comes from character conversation in which it

isn’t always clear who’s saying what, so it all ends up being a mish-mash of words. Add to that a number of odd details that seem pruriently gratuitous (do we really, for example, need to know about a character’s need for hygiene products?

The answer is “no.”) and you’ve got a lot of cringing ahead.

That’s too bad; the characters are mostly very likeable, maybe even relatable, and the settings are perfectly written.

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he unemployment rate in the U.S. is at an all-time low, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics, and many employers are struggling to find skilled workers. To overcome the challenge, companies are connecting with job candidates using emerging technologies, like video interviewing.

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