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GOOD NEWS YOU CAN USE February is “Black History Month. ”In this issue we are featuring “Franciscan Handmaids - order of Black Nuns Celebrating 100 Years of Service.” The article traces their beginning in Savannah, Ga to New York as well as highlight their good works in the community. (see page 3) The world famous Apollo Theatre is celebrating “Black History Month” with events throughout February. Maria covered the first of the events held earlier this month, as well as offering a preview of upcoming events for the month. Harlem Community Newspapers readers. feel free to share your comments about our editorial, as well as suggestions about how we can improve our products and services. Be sure to check out website at www.harlemcommunitynews.com.

,Pat Stevenson

Celebrating 20 Years

Publishing in 2015.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

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Franciscan Handmaids - order of Black Nuns Celebrate 100 Years of Service

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n order of Black nuns, little

known

beyond

States. They eventually established

New Yorkers to each perform a dai-

three schools, which have gone on

ly random act of kindness—big or

to educate some of New York’s

small—to enrich someone’s day, in

brightest, including Congressman

homes, offices and on city streets.

Charles B. Rangel and Kevin

The campaign embodies the spirit

Lofton, president of the Catholic

of Ephesians 4:32, “Be kind and

Health Association of America. St.

compassionate to one another, for-

Benedict Day Nursery remains to

giving each other, just as in Christ

carry on the legacy of excellence

God forgave you.” The effort is

and services 80 children annually.

part of the Jubilee Year of Mercy

Since 1928, the sisters have

2016 as declared by Pope Francis

fed the hungry and provided cloth-

(which began on December 8 and

New York and one of

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in the United States, is marking its centennial with a gala and benefit on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at 6 p.m. Considered by many to

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be a New York treasure, the Harlem-based Franciscan Handmaids

ing as well as Christmas gifts and

runs through November 20, 2016)

of the Most Pure Heart of Mary

toys, operating the St. Edward

to focus Catholics everywhere on

(FHM) will celebrate 100 years of

Food Pantry, which is now located

mercy and forgiveness rather than

serving the needs of the commu-

at Mt. Loretto, a center for Catho-

judgment. A Jubilee Year, or Holy

nity at the New York Academy of

lic Charities, in Staten Island and

Year, is a special time announced by the Catholic Church of bless-

each year; they were awarded the

ings and pardon from God for

portunity to bring to light FHM’s

Kathy Goldman Beyond Food

Catholics internationally.

history and honor its unsung he-

Award at the 15th Annual Food

Proceeds of the benefit will

roes, the co-founders of the FHM

Bank of New York Conference

help the order provide scholarships

community. FHM was formally

in 2006 for their tireless efforts.

to needy children to attend and re-

founded 1916 in Savannah, Geor-

The nuns continue to provide al-

vitalize the St. Benedict Day Nurs-

gia, by the Rev. Ignatius Lissner in

tar bread to many parishes in the

ery, which services children from

the wake of proposed segregation-

Archdiocese of New York and

ages two to four.

ist legislation that would prohibit

have led several preventative care

Nestled in a 1926 historic

White religious leaders from edu-

medical missions to Nigeria ser-

building on Manhattan’s Muse-

cating and providing pastoral care

vicing approximately 2,000 people

um Mile, the New York Academy

to Blacks in the state. To thwart

per mission since 2000.

of Medicine Conference Center

this plan, Father Lissner enlisted

“We joyously take a moment

is located at 1216 Fifth Avenue,

the help of Miss Barbara Williams

to reflect on our 100 years of

New York, NY 10029, between

(later to become Mother Theodore

providing vital assistance to the

102nd and 103rd Streets in East

Williams, FHM), a Black woman

community, but amid a renewed

Harlem.

from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The

calling to revitalize our purpose

two joined forces, founding a con-

and expand our mission of service

Celebration range from $25 for

gregation of Black women to con-

for the next 100 years,” said Sister

ceremony-only tickets to $1,000

tinue to educate Black children and

Gertrude Lilly Ihenacho, who as

for special seating and access to

provide pastoral care to the Black

congregation minister heads up the

all events of the evening, which

community. It was the birth of a

mostly Black order.

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religious order with a social justice mission.

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serves more than 20,000 families

The centenary year is an op-

Medicine in Manhattan.

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In 1923, the sisters moved

ness” campaign on January 6, to

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Hilary Clinton Lends Her Voice, Support for Federal Plan to Aid Flint By D. Kevin McNeir NNPA News Wire Contributing Writer

D

emocratic presidential can-

even during interviews and private

ly unacceptable and wrong, but also

ing a private-public partnership that

didate Hillary Clinton took

speaking engagements, Clinton has

immoral. The children of Flint are just

would fund a complete pipe system

a pause from campaigning

referred frequently to the challenges

as precious as children in any other

replacement, but she also remains

on Sunday, Feb. 7 to visit Flint, Mich-

facing the residents of the lead-poi-

place and they’re deserving of health

highly critical of state officials, par-

igan at the invitation of the city’s may-

soned city – a once bustling factory

care and a quality education.

ticularly Governor Rick Snyder,

or, Karen Weaver, following weeks of

town long in decline that in addition

We still don’t know how many

who she says knew about the foul,

conversations between the two lead-

to widespread poverty and unprece-

will be effected or the challenges

lead-poisoned water but chose to look

ers about the health crisis that citizens,

dented unemployment now faces a

that they will face in the future. But

the other way because of the costs re-

particularly children, continue to face

state-declared man-made emergency

we do know that action is needed

lated to overhauling the pipe system.

after several years of drinking and

because of undrinkable tap water.

immediately. During my visit here, I

Clinton campaign chairman, John

bathing in tainted water.

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While on the campaign trail and

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Former Secretary of State and

had the opportunity to address a large

Podesta, in an earlier statement, said,

First Lady Clinton, scheduled to tour

congregation at the House of Prayer

“We should use the spotlight of the

the city with Mayor Weaver, spoke to

where their pastor and others remain

presidential campaign to keep the fo-

Flint residents at the House of Prayer

committed to bringing about positive

cus on Flint and to lift up the historic

Missionary Baptist Church, and then

change.”

underlying issues that Flint and too

traversed the city listening to personal

Clinton continued: “I hear that

many other predominantly low-in-

testimonies, requests and complaints

both senators from Michigan are

come communities of color across

in order to learn more about the state

proposing a $200 million bill and

American are struggling with each

of the crisis.

Congress should pass that bill. Then

day.”

Weaver, during an MSNBC tele-

we need to figure out how to initiate

During the latest Democratic

vised interview on Sunday, said Clin-

more medical testing and also institute

presidential debate, held last week and

ton has promised to help in every way

educational support so that everyone,

aired by MSNBC, Rachel Maddow,

possible including adding pressure on

especially the children here, are better

who served as a co-moderator, asked

Congress to approve a bill that would

equipped to cope with the long term

Clinton if she would launch a federal

allow for federal funding to help the

effects of lead poisoning. The state of

response. Clinton said she would “ab-

city deal with its water crisis.

Michigan also needs to step up to the

solutely” while also seeking remedies

plate.”

to the myriad of burdens now faced by

“We’ve been waiting for the state [of Michigan] for almost two years to come in here and fix this problem,” Weaver said. “We can’t wait any longer.”

Clinton added that it’s vital that a bright line be shined on Flint.

Flint residents. “That includes fixing their pipes,

“What happened here was so

it includes guaranteeing whatever

egregious – officials knew what was

health care and educational em-

Clinton spoke with the NNPA

going on and they ignored it, they re-

bellishments they may need going

News Wire from Flint by telephone

mained indifferent to it – this particu-

forward and I think the federal gov-

following her tour and a host of meet-

lar crisis deserves as much attention as

ernment has ways where it can bill

ings with clergy, elected officials, the

possible. First things first – everyone

the state of Michigan,” Clinton told

mayor and residents of the city.

deserves clean air and clean water,”

Maddow. “If Michigan won’t do it,

“I was honored to be asked to

she said as she prepared to return to

there have to be ways that we can be-

come to Flint by the city’s mayor as

New Hampshire in order to campaign

gin to move, and then make them pay

she continues her valiant effort to

for the final days before the state holds

for it and hold them accountable.”

draw national attention to the tragedy

its presidential primary elections.

here,” Clinton said. “This is not mere-

Weaver has recently begun promot-

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Breaking Down Beliefs of Racial Hierarchy By Dr. Gail C. Christopher America’s Wire Writers Group

more equitable opportunities. In the forums, we will also discuss racial hierarchy and how best to dismantle it.

patients received pain medication

whites now acknowledge that racism

Clearly, there must be broader

more frequently than people of color.

still exists, and that it creates bias in

knowledge of the harm that comes

Does that make the physicians

structures such as the criminal justice

from the devaluation and from the

system. Furthermore, a majority of

structures of inequality. They create

That may not be the case. With

Americans believe more needs to be

physical harm, they create mental and

the advancements in neuroscience, we

done to eliminate racism. In a poll

emotional harm, and when there’s harm, healing is needed.

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racist?

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now know much more about the power

last year, 53 percent of whites said

ifty years ago, the Civil

of the mind. We understand that un-

more changes needed to be made to

When an unarmed black person

Rights Movement led to a

conscious beliefs are deeply held, that

give blacks equal rights with whites,

is killed, I have a bodily reaction to

series of laws banning public

centuries of this belief system have

up from just 39 percent a year earlier.

that tragedy. I relive losses of my

discrimination. African Americans

unconsciously shaped how some of us

Those findings underscore that

own, such as when I was a teenager in

were no longer barred from certain

respond. But now, 21st century technol-

now is the time for the Truth Racial

Cleveland. My first cousin was shot

restaurants, some schools were inte-

ogy - YouTube, cell phones, dashboard

Healing & Transformation (TRHT)

and killed by a white thrill-seeker in

grated and fair housing laws created

cameras, body cameras - are leveraged

process, which the Kellogg Founda-

our segregated neighborhood. I recall

more living options. But today, it’s

to shape new beliefs about our human-

tion launched on Jan. 28. More than

that we buried her that week, while he

clear that court rulings and legisla-

ity. They are capturing and exposing

70 diverse organizations and indi-

enlisted in the Navy and left the city.

tion didn’t change the root cause of

vivid samples of people of color abused

viduals ranging from the National

It was the first funeral I ever attend-

conscious and unconscious bias - the

and dehumanized. We must move be-

Civic League to the YWCA USA to

ed. Despite all the joyful moments

widespread belief in racial hierarchy

yond the absurd notion that some peo-

the NAACP are partners in the TRHT

my cousin and I shared growing up

still exists.

ple have more value than others.

process. This broad coalition seeks

together, my only lasting recollection

As a nation, we didn’t understand

What’s promising is that recent

to move the nation beyond dialogues

is of her body lying in that casket.

the power of this belief, this misguid-

polling data demonstrates a palpable

about race and ethnicity to unearthing

All of us must become more cog-

ed notion that some people are either

desire for a positive change in how

historic and contemporary patterns

nizant of the cost of violence and the

superior or inferior because of the

we view one another and how we

that are barriers to success, healing

harm. We must be willing to invest in

color of their skin.

shape our society to reflect the in-

those wounds and creating opportu-

the processes that help to bring about

This bias manifests in many

herent value of all people. We have

nities for all children.

healing.

ways. Unarmed men and women

carried the burden and the weight of

Specifically, the TRHT process

TRHT will lead this transforma-

are killed by police and civilians, the

this mythology of a hierarchy of hu-

will prioritize inclusive, communi-

tion. Other Truth and Reconciliation

justice system seems tilted toward

man value, allowing it to weigh our

ty-based healing activities and policy

efforts around the world aim to rec-

whites, and there remains unequal

country down for centuries. We must

design that seek to change collective

oncile. But America’s genesis is this

treatment for children and adults

jettison that belief and move forward

community narratives and broaden

hierarchy. And so we don’t have to

when it comes to health, education,

with the truth of our equal values as a

the understanding that Americans

come back, we don’t need to recon-

housing and employment. David

human family.

have for their diverse experiences.

cile, this nation needs to transform. The TRHT will chart that course.

R. Williams, a sociology professor

It’s significant that a polling anal-

TRHT will assemble national and lo-

at Harvard University, cites studies

ysis conducted by the W.K. Kellogg

cal commissions that will hold public

Dr. Gail C. Christopher is vice

showing that when whites, blacks and

Foundation in conjunction the North-

forums on the consequences of racial

president for TRHT and a senior

Hispanics visited hospital emergency

eastern University School of Jour-

inequity and work toward mobiliz-

advisor at the W.K. Kellogg Foun-

rooms with the same ailment, white

nalism has found that a majority of

ing systems and structures to create

dation.

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date. In order to make this dream a reality you must create a timeline and stick close to it. Post reminders on your mirror, on the refrigerator, on your desk at work to help you maintain focus. Celebrate every time you achieve a small milestone. Each step will bring you closer to reaching your goal of homeownership. Buying a home is a difficult process. Take one step at a time. Persevere to the end. You can overcome the obstacles and emerge victorious. If you are interested in attending the workshop or have questions regarding the home buying process contact Rev. Dr. Charles Butler at (212) 281 4887 ext. 231 or email at cbutler@hcci.org.

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Harlem Opera at the Schomburg

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Through March 31 Songbook at Lincoln Center. Presenting Vanessa Williams, Terri Lyne Carrington with Valerie Simpson and Oleta Adams: The Coope Clan and Imani Uzuri to perform in Lincoln Center’s American Songbook 2016 Season. As part of its 17th season, Lincoln Center’s acclaimed series American Songbook will feature top performers and rising stars of musical theater, pop, jazz, folk, soul, and R&B in The Appel Room and the Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse this January through March.

Lincoln Center Songbook Through-March 31

The Appel Room series openedwith the versatile Vanessa Williams on January 20, singing everything from show tunes to her chart-topping hits. Broadway’s Jerry Dixon takes the stage on February 6 with his husband Mario Cantone. On February 24, Rhiannon Giddens is joined by Leyla McCalla and Bhi Bhiman for Swimming in Dark Waters— Other Voices of the American Experience, an exploration of music of protest, subversion, and cultural resistance; and, on February 27, Terri Lyne Carrington’s The Mosaic Project: Love

& Soul feature the legendary Valerie Simpson and pianist Oleta Adams in an expansive, all-female collaboration that illuminates the cross-pollination of American music. Tickets may be purchased online at AmericanSongbook.org, via CenterCharge at 212.721.6500, at the Alice Tully Hall and David Geffen Hall Box Offices, or at the Frederick P. Rose Hall Box Office. Premium packages—including wine, dinner, and the best seats in the house—are available.

History Month, 150th Anniversary of the Life of Harry T. Burleigh - Father of Concert Spiritual Arrangements at the Schomburg,

February 13- 28, 1pm-9:30pm “Crowd Fun In” - Black History Month – February 2016 for “Artists Open Studio Workshops” creating visual art works, artists in live performances of music, spoken words and drama; and Soul Line Dancing, Art exhibition: “World Vision of Artists, meet the artists, opening reception, panel discussion, siFeb 12 7:30pm lent art auction and Salute to Black evening of mix min-

gle nights. Being held at the Art Gallery 2nd Floor, Harlem State Office Building, located at 163 West 125th Street at 7 Avenue Admission: The exhibition is free and open to the public the following: Art Reception: Saturday, February 21, 2016 - Time 5:00pm to 8:00pm Artist Panel for Thursday, February 24, 2016 - Time 4:30pm to 6:30pm Artists perfomance Thusday, February 25, 2016 - Time 7:00pm to 8:30pm Mix snd Mingle to follow Artists Open Studio Workshop ( See attachment for full

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Thursdays, February 18 and 25 and Fridays, February 19 and 26 Except Pre Valentine Day - Soul Line Dancing - Saturday, February 13, 2016 5:00pm to 9:00pm Cover charge $12.00 food, beverages and D J Music For more information: Greg Mills, Curator Art Gallery call (212) 749-5298 or email iamaa@ pipeline.com Check out our events calendar on our website at: www.harlemcommunitynews.com. You can upload your community event there or email harlemnewsinc @aol.com

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Celebrating Black History Month at the Apollo Theatre By Maria Grazia Cavenaghi

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hroughout its history the APOLLO has consistently been THE most famous theatre in the world, a model of innovation and excellence, the birth place of legends! A creative sacred place that put HARLEM in a very prominent position on the music maps of the entire world. ...Therefore what better place to be this February to celebrate Black History Month? The special Black History Month programs that the Apollo is presenting are artistically exciting and historically grounded, celebrating through music and dance, comedy and films the fight, the endurance, the resilience and the achievements of the civil rights movements and

its leaders. On February 4, the Apollo returned to its comedic roots with an Apollo Live Wire discussion on the history of comedy followed by the Apollo Comedy Club which featured Me Me Simpson, Kareem Green and John Laster. The story of comedy at the Apollo offers insights into the history of Black humor, politics, and entertainment through the voices of an impressive list of extraor-

dinary comedians who have performed there: Butterbeans & Susie, Moms Mabley, Flip Wilson, Timmie Rogers, Redd Foxx, Dick Gregory and Chris Rock to name a few. The discussion moderated by Mel Watkins, journalist and author of On The Real Side, Leighann Lord, comedian and Bob Sumner, producer of Def Comedy Jam and Apollo Comedy Club curator, took us on a journey to discover some of these artists

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who forever changed American comedic style. The theater’s weekend music series, Apollo Music Café, curated by Dwight Jordan offers late night shows of great musical quality to a very diversified public in a sophisticated yet relaxed club atmosphere. Last Friday Mykal Kilgore returned to the Apollo Soundstage after an amazing recent performance in the holiday musical The First Noel. Kilgore is a very rare talent whose powerful vocals and impeccable acting have graced the Broadway stage in many a wonderful productions (Hair, Motown the Musical, The Book of Mormon and Marley) as well as in NBC’s critically acclaimed television broadcast of The Wiz Live. For one night only, take a musical journey with Kilgore through the halls of gospel, jazz, soul and contemporary musical theatre Last Saturday the Café’ was taken by a storm by Lilan St. Juste lead singer of The Seshen, a San Francisco Bay Area-based band whose very original sound is influenced by a very eclectic list of artists ranging from Erykah Badu, Little Dragon, Hiatus Kaiyote, J. Dilla, Lion Babe and SZA. The result is a very unique and recognizable fusion of hiphop, soul, pop and electronica that moves you to a place

where all is possible yet well balanced and inspiring! In celebration of Black History Month, the Apollo Theater opened its doors for a FREE weekend of activities. This year’s Open House weekend explored the important role played by the arts in activism, as well as the Apollo’s relationship with the artist/ activists. Saturday afternoon Say it Loud: Arts and Activism at the Apollo was dedicated

Earlier this month on Sunday the Apollo presented, in partnership with Independent Lens & THIRTEEN, and the New Heritage Theatre Group a free screening of Stanley Nelson’s The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution. This deeply informative and educational film is the first feature-length documentary that sheds light into the creation, the rise

to films and music with legendary Apollo artists such as James Brown, Nina Simone, Bob Marley and many others who brought to the attention of the entire world the existence of deep rooted social justice problems and championed the concept of black pride! The many performances included rising stars like musicians Chris Rob, Lynette Williams, Mysonne, Mavis SWAN Poole and Steff Reed, poet NeNe Ali and Amateur Night winner King Solomon Hicks. Co-hosted by radio personalities Imhotep Gary Byrd (WLIB and WBLS’s Express Yourself) and Bob Slade (WBLS’s Open Line) with Apollo Tour Director and In-House Historian Billy Mitchell.

and the achievements of the Black Panther Party, its great significance to the broader American culture and its impact on a wider international scale for the recognition of the cultural and political awakening of black people. The screening was followed by inspirational music by the IMPACT Repertory Theatre Performance Company and by an engaging and participated discussion with director Stanley Nelson, former members of the Black Panther Party Kathleen Cleaver, Ericka Huggins and David Lemieux, journalist Jamilah Lemieux (Ebony Magazine) and activist Dante Barry. Moderated by THIRTEEN’s MetroFocus Producer and Host Rafael Pi Roman.

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The School of American Ballet A free family program!

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Beauty of Ballet featuring advanced students and faculty member Katrina Killian

See excerpts from classic ballets and learn how talented young people train to become professional dancers!

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Visit SAB online at www.sab.org. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and Council Members Daniel Garodnick, Stephen Levin, and Helen Rosenthal, and by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Portraits of New York High Society at The Museum of the City Of New York

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he Museum of the City of New York presents Picturing Prestige: New York Portraits, 17001860, an ensemble of iconic New Yorkers presented by intricate and elegant portraits, which were commissioned as status symbols and painted by the very best artists a young nation had to offer. Picturing Prestige is currently open to the public. Visitors will see familiar figures, such as the renowned John Trumbull portrait of Alexander Hamilton that inspired the image on our ten-dollar bill, and will also come face-to-face with New

Yorkers like Richard Varick, of Varick Street in Greenwich Village, and the Brooks family, of Brooks Brothers fame, whose names are part of the city’s fabric but whose stories remain untold to a broad audience. This unique exhibition draws from the City Museum’s permanent collection to reveal the evolution of a dynamic city through its leading merchants, politicians and patrons, as well as the development of portraiture itself, one of New York’s oldest visual art forms. “New York City’s distinctive character and unique personality have always come from its citizens,” said Whit-

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ney Donhauser, Ronay Menschel Director of the Museum of the City of New York. “This exhibition explores over 150 years of city life through the lives of many of history’s most celebrated New Yorkers, offering visitors an intensely engaging and deeply personal interaction with the past.” The exhibition is also a study in the art of portraiture and New York City’s place as an artistic hub, showcasing over 40 oil paintings to go along with a dozen miniatures – small portraits kept as keepsakes, which were the original version of family wallet photos. The show is organized in

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three sections that demonstrate not only the growth and transformation of the city itself, but also the changing nature of portraiture as an art form, the city’s emergence as an artistic center, and the ways in which the city’s elite viewed itself over time. On the first floor of the Museum you can view and

exhibit by Carl Van Vechten “Photographing the Harlem Renaissance & Beyond.” Carl Van Vechten (1880-1964) was a patron of the Harlem Renaissance, a literary, artistic and musical movement that hit its stride in th 1920’s. Van Vecht-

en encouraged other New Yorkers to visit Harlem nightclubs, wrote the preface to poet Langston Hughes’s first book, The Weary Blues (1925) and promoted African-American performers. Van Vechten’s admiration for African-American culture and causes propelled him to document its artistic leaders through his photo-

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February is Gum Disease Awareness Month

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r. Donna Williams of Morningside Dental Care in Harlem, helped to launch the “Gum Disease Awareness” campaign in New York two years ago. Dedicated to raising the awareness about the prevalence and dangers of gum disease, Dr. Williams reached out to her political leaders for help. Now in 2016, New York is among 48 states that proclaim February “Gum Disease Awareness” month.

A recent study claims that women who have reached their menopause stage and are suffering from any kind of gum disease have a higher chance of suffering from breast cancer too. Research-

ers are still studying the link between gum disease and breast cancer. Currently, they found that the bacteria that is present in the mouth may also start affecting the breast tissues if they get into the circulatory system. Gum disease is a health threat that has also been linked to heart disease, stroke, some cancers and even stillbirths. Experts agree that up to 85% of Americans suffer from some form of gum disease, and most don’t know it. The “Gum Disease Awareness” effort will draw public attention to the dangers and widespread nature of the disease. Gum disease is one of the most common diseases in the United States.

Often symptoms of gum disease are ignored until the disease is in advanced stages, when tooth loss is common. With the help of Dr. Williams, New York has joined the other states and adopted Gum Disease Awareness Month in order to educate its citizens about widespread health threat of gum disease and the importance of prevention and treatment. To learn more about gum disease, risk factors, early warning signs and treatment options, including a patient-friendly laser treatment alternative, visit www.fightgumdisease.com or join the movement at www.facebook. com/fightgumdisease

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hoosing a healthcare plan can be difficult, especially when you have a chronic lung disease like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Affecting millions of Americans, COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema and makes it difficult to breathe. It can also be very expensive. “Understanding the true total cost associated with available healthcare plans is so important for those with high-cost health needs like COPD, as access to care doesn’t help patients unless they can afford it,” says Harold P. Wimmer, National President and CEO of the American Lung Association.

When choosing a plan, consider all the factors that affect yearly out-of-pocket costs, including the premium, deductible and co-pay or coinsurance amounts. Also, check each plan’s coverage for doctors, specialists, hospitals and medications. COPD patients may be likely to reach the maximum out-of-pocket expenses. Adding the total premiums to that figure should give patients an accurate estimate of annual costs. While the deadline for individuals to enroll in a healthcare plan has passed for 2016 unless you’ve had a life event like getting married or divorced, it’s always a good idea to brush up on

how a plan can affect you. More information can be found at Lung.org. COPD patients can call the Lung Association’s free HelpLine at 1-800-LUNGUSA to speak with a certified enrollment counselor. Before enrolling in a healthcare plan, use free resources available to help you make the most financially sound decision for your circumstances.

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Gratitude: The Quality of Being Thankful By William A. Rogers

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common cause of depression is the inability to recognize our blessings. If you are reading this dialog and you are depressed, be thankful, the mind of the universe is sending you a message. We become depressed because we focus on depressing things, things that we fear and don’t want. What you think about often will manifest in your reality. When we think about the life we would like to have with faith and without fear and doubt we have the ability to transform the reality of our lives; for this we should be thankful.

Gratitude is the quality of being thankful. Simple words like “thank you” is an easy way to show gratitude. It can be difficult to show gratitude if you are not aware that you have been born with the blessing of thought manifestation and all that you need to be happy. Nothing or no one outside of yourself can truly make you happy. The foundation of happiness is internal; we are all socially programed to believe that the key to our happiness is external. Often our thoughts of depression come from our social-

ly programed illusionary view of our limitations and lack of the external things that we feel would make us happy. Do you ever wonder when you read about some famous wealthy person committing suicide when it seems that they could have had any material thing that they wanted? On reason for this anomaly is when you can have any material thing that you want and you are still unhappy; life loses its value. We have the gift to manifest changes in our lives and our external environment, when you become aware of this fact,

every morning that you wake up you should be thankful and show gratitude for another day and ability to change your life. All things happen for a reason when we face disappointment, setbacks and tragedy we often become depressed and wonder why something like this would happen to us. Another way to address disappointments, setbacks and tragedy is to look for ways to use them to allow you to rise to a higher consciousness, learn to use the experience to make you a better person, a person who can become an example

that will inspire others. If you can do this you can realize that there can be a benefit in all things. Never allow yourself to feel that there is nothing that you can do to improve your current situation, you have the ability to use your mind to change your internal and external reality. The only person that stands in your way is you, when you move your programmed self out of your way; the seemingly impossible can become possible. For this ability you should be thankful and find ways to show your gratitude.

Herbs Are Nature’s Medicine...

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ETTLE is a very strong herb that is good for a broad range of symptoms that may seem to be totally unconnected. Its anti-inflammatory benefit is often used for arthritis and rheumatic pains. Other uses include asthma, bladder infections, bronchitis, bursitis, gingivitis, and gout. It is considered very good to fight allergic symptoms like rhinitis, itchy, watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose, and hives. Nettle is also a good treatment for kidney stones, laryngitis, MS, PMS, sciatica and tendinitis. Probably more com-

monly it is used as a hair rinse to add luster, fight against too much oil and/ or rid dandruff, as a natural remedy to treat baldness, and to keep away the grey hairs. An infusion of the plant is very valuable in stemming internal bleeding. It is also used to treat anemia, excessive menstruation, hemorrhoids, and skin complaints, especially eczema. Externally, the plant is used to treat skin complaints, gout, sciatica, neuralgia, hemorrhoids. The root is recommended as a diuretic, for relief of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and other prostate problems.

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alentine’s Day is this weekend, and I know that you are expecting me to write about all sorts of Valentine’s related things—gift ideas to consider buying hot, sexy lingerie to surprise your significant other, getting one of those glamour photos, etc . . . Not this year! Valentine’s Day is, simply put, the commercialization of romance! Advertisers send a subliminal, yet very powerful message that everybody should be in a relationship, and that

something is wrong with you if you are not. Valentine’s Day is also a day that you can use to let all the people in your life know that you love them, which means you’ll have different expressions of love for each. So, instead of giving into the hype, consider giving a gift from the heart instead. If you are in a relationship, don’t put so much weight on what your significant other gives you on V-Day. How does he or she treat you the other 364 days of the year? If they treat you well, then don’t quibble if you don’t get the flowers, candy or whatever you feel you should get . . . If he/she

treats you badly that means it is time to rethink the relationship. If you are single, don’t get caught up in what others are getting—show some love to your family and friends and most importantly to yourself! If it will make you feel better, get your own flowers and candy. Are you a parent? Do something unexpected for your children. At breakfast or dinner do something silly; “draw” hearts on their plates with ketchup or write “I love you” in chocolate syrup on their ice cream or cake. Yes, you run the risk that they will tell you it’s corny, but what you’ll

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gain is their memory of your love for them. For family members, instead of the standard card giving, share some family love across the country with a conference call. If your family is local, keep “the ties that bind” with an impromptu potluck or dessert party. Your sister-friends and male friends usually have the least expectations of receiving acknowledgement on Valentine’s Day. Not because they don’t think you care but like you, they may be addressing their own Valentine’s Day issues. Give them a gift that is one of the best and easiest

to give; just pick up the phone and say, “Happy Valentine’s Day, I love you my friend.” Or whatever message of love and support you would like to convey. As for those of you who are reading this but feel blue because you are afraid that no one will acknowledge you on Valentine’s Day, please allow me — Happy Valentine’s Day! See you next week.

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he recent spate of slashings and cell phone thefts reinforces our call to y’all to stop displaying your devices while in public. The wires from your earphones and the device in your hand are all targets for an ever-growing group of savages that are plaguing our subways and our streets. Please be careful. Please remain alert as you are out and about! Don’t sleep on the subways and keep watch for those standing around you. Be careful getting onto elevators. If you are alone don’t get into the elevator with a stranger. We were thankful to God that the shooting of two

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Bro. Bill De Fossett – host of The 3G Experience radio program, WHCR-90.3 FM (www.whcr.org) Latino police officers in the Melrose Housing Projects last week didn’t end with the officers being killed. Bad enough the alleged perpetrator killed himself, but look at the weapons that were found in the apartment of his girlfriend and her mother. We have repeatedly advised you that the guns are in your apartment. Your children or the people they associate with are keeping these guns in your home. You need to check the rooms in your house. Check the backpacks and the pockets of your children. It’s a horrible thing to do, but it may save your child’s

life and protect his/her freedom. Coach Stevan Lynn & 3G Experience host Bill give a preview of the upcoming 2016 Fatherhood Training Center kick off that was scheduled for Sat. February 6. The discussion was held on The 3G Experience on WHCR-90.3 The Voice of Harlem. “I Am A Real Dad”! Also on the show the dynamic duo unveiled their latest collaboration with the Bronx Chamber of Commerce; providing suits to Dads participating in the “I Will Be Successful Training” before Coach lays out his keys to winning “Super Bowl 50” and more! The folks of Faith Me-

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may’ve given him opportunity to observe the comings-and-goings of Elizabeth and Rachel Parker, two free Black children. Elizabeth, somewhere around 10 years old, was a headstrong, “difficult” child who’d left (or been kicked out of) her family’s home years before and had worked and lived with a series of white families. The latest was near-destitute; Maddox hypothesizes that Elizabeth’s presence in the Donnelly household may have been on purpose, so that McCreary might have an easier chance to snatch her. Two weeks later, Elizabeth’s older sister, Rachel, was taken in broad

daylight, right in front of the family who employed her. Rachel’s abduction, says Maddox, probably made neighbors notice that Elizabeth, who was already on her way to a slave auction in Baltimore, was gone. The man who employed Rachel, Joseph Miller, was outraged over her kidnapping. There had been similar trouble before nearby; the Federal government and individual states had long argued over the laws governing escaped slaves, free Blacks, and slave catchers who generally lied about both. Miller and his neighbors sprang into action and, says Maddox, “Within twenty-four hours, the

abductions of the Parker sisters would no longer be local matters.” Neither would they be resolved happily or quickly. Says author Lucy Maddox, Rachel and Elizabeth spent months in jail, while their legal status and identities were resolved. In the meantime, one man lost his life and another got off “scotfree.” I’m normally not a fan of books that offer dozens of names to keep track of, but that profuseness somehow works in “The Parker Sisters.” That may be because Maddox explains in detail the significance of what happened by telling the history behind the laws that made this event possible (and illegal). Readers will

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It’s convenient Some brands tastes really good when you’re thirsty Cons Expensive – Remember a time when you didn’t have to pay for something as simple, and elemental as water? What’s next, bags of oxygen on sale? Contamination – Contaminants from plastic bottles such as BPA (bisphenol-A) and bisphenol-S are “estrogen-mimicking” toxic substances that are components of polycarbonate linked to diseases from breast cancer and infertility to other conditions. (Incidentally BPA is also found in many canned foods and even in baby bottles!) Must be a detective – The Natural Resources Defense Council, an environmental advocacy organization, urges people to notice the small “chasing

arrows” on plastic bottles or other items. If you see #’s 1, 2, 4, 5, these are generally regarded as safe from contaminants. #3 and #6, pose health risks and, #7 is usually polycarbonate and contains BPA! Tap in disguise? – Many municipal tap water systems are required to observe stricter purity standards than the bottled water industry. When tested, many bottled water companies are actually bottling plain ole’ tap water. If you must use tap water… Key points: If your faucet has not run in

several hours, run it on cold for a minute or two before drinking or cooking with it. Never use hot water for drinking, cooking or preparing baby’s formula Periodically take off faucet strainers where lead sediments can build and run water for 3 to 5 minutes. Do not boil water to release lead, instead it will concentrate it! Flushing the pipes by running water is best. To request a free kit to test for lead in your drinking water, call 311. Source: http://www.nyc. gov/html/dep/html/drinking_ water/lead_tips.shtml Water filtration Choosing a water filter can be intimidating due to high cost in some cases and the number of choices on the market. Dr. Sara Gottfried, MD and well-

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Could You Be Ruining Your Children’s Dental Health? Acclaimed Dentist Corrects Common Bad Habits that’s wrong,” he says. “Today, we’re seeing more and more young people in their 20s and 30s with receding gums and other problems that could be avoided.” Vanstrom, a dental consultant for CNN medical as well as a member of the editorial board for WebMD, discusses ways for parents to set a good example for their children’s lasting dental health. • Ditch hard-bristled toothbrushes. Don’t be someone who takes out their aggressions on your teeth while brushing – especially if you’re an older person. Over time, forceful brushing with hard bristles can accelerate gum recession, which may increase sensitivity. The soft-but-firm is the way

to go in a toothbrush. That can be accomplished by using a much higher count of soft bristles, as found in products such as Curaprox (www.curaprox. com). “With this kind of brush, you can actually improve gum health by gently messaging them, which stimulates blood flow to the area,” Vanstrom says. “I’m seeing more patients suffer from gum recession and disease at a younger age, including some in their 30s and 20s. That’s why it’s important to implement good habits when kids are young!” • Avoid a negative stigma toward oral hygiene. “Another bad legacy parents sometimes impart to their children is to put a stigma on brushing,” he

says. “In many homes brushing is considered a chore, probably because parents see it that way.” An easy way to take the work out of oral hygiene is to have easy-to-use products that feel good. Fun products that are visually stimulating are good for smaller children, who are usually more prone to making a game out of brushing and flossing time. There are other products on the market that make flossing easier. • Be mindful of the development of casual bad habits. For many, especially children, it’s easy to develop bad oral habits – thumb-sucking, nail-biting, straw-chewing, ice-crunching and teeth-grinding, to name some. And, because they’re

not as strong as adults, children may be prone to using their teeth to open plastic bags and such. Of course, the habits of our childhood often stay with us in adulthood, so lead first by example, and make sure your child doesn’t pick up these habits on their own or through someone else. Peter Vanstrom DDS, FAGD, FPFA, PC Dr. Peter Vanstrom is recognized as one of today’s leading authorities on dentistry who achieved the honor of becoming a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and was inducted as a Fellow in the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He has appeared as a dental expert on several segments of CNN, CBS, NBC and ABC.

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“I am happy to partner with businesses, such as Baldor Specialty Foods, to identify new job openings and connect local residents with these employment opportunities,” said Senator Klein. “Tonight we experienced an amazing turnout in a focused environment and our skilled workforce had very successful interviews. Bronx H.I.R.E. job seekers have gone through aptitude testing, participated in resume writing classes, at-

tended interview skill workshops, and received other workforce development assistance.” “The Bronx Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with Senator Jeff Klein’s Bronx H.I.R.E. program and work with businesses to identify job openings and connect local residents with available jobs such as today’s Baldor Specialty Foods Interview Fair. The Bronx Chamber will continue to spearhead local job fairs

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Member Cornegy’s Bedford-Stuyvesant district office at Restoration Plaza opened in 2014, and the ribbon on the “lactation lounge” at Brooklyn Borough Hall was cut by Borough President Adams the following year “We should do all we can to support mothers who choose to have a private space to nurse their child, understanding that breastfeeding is a critical component to promote overall public health,” said Borough President Adams. “As Chair of the Women’s Issues Committee, I would like to acknowledge the incredible women throughout this city and beyond that unequivocally breastfeed their children anytime and anyplace,” said Council Member Cumbo, chair of the Committee on Women’s Issues. “This is a personal decision for every woman, which ought to be respected within our society. This legislation will create additional safe spaces for nursing mothers to feed and care for their child(ren) without public scrutiny.” “As far as I’m concerned, mothers have the right to care for their child wherever and whenever they need to,” said Council Member Johnson, chair of the Committee on Health. “With this bill, our City will honor that right by providing comfortable spaces in City offices to facilitate nursing and pump

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they need to make appropriate decisions about their futures,” Queens Borough President KATZ said. “Our next Parent Advisory Board meeting will help clarify the college admissions process for parents, and offer guidance on how their kids can apply for grants, scholarships and other forms of financial aid that can help cover the cost of attending college.” The Parent Advisory Board meeting will feature presentations by:

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students who may not qualify for financial aid; and •Representative from the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation about Governor Andrew Cuomo’s “529 College Savings Plan” and his new “Get On Your Feet” Loan Forgiveness Program, which offers up to 24 months of federal student loan debt relief to recent college graduates living in New York State. The event will be held on Thursday

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