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UniverSoul Circus Is Thrilling! see page 27
Women Veterans Conference – La Femme Vet Network see page 26
IMANI UZURI Celebrates the Lives of Great Black Women Artists and Performers at Lincoln Center
Marcus Samuelsson, Lisa Price, Louis Johnson Jr. and More Honored at Harlem Business Alliance’s 35th Anniversary Awards Dinner SEE PAGE 18
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GOOD NEWS YOU CAN USE WOW!......AHhh.. OHhh Cute...That was me at the Universoul Circus this past weekend. If you have gone to the Universoul Circus in the past, you need to go again because they have many new acts. If you have never attended, plan to go. Take the entire family or you can go on your own and you will have an enjoyable experience that you will tell everyone about. It is definitely international with acts from China, Africa, the West Indies, etc. It is definitely entertaining. Universoul is now in the Bronx and headed to Queens and Brooklyn in a couple of weeks. (see page 27) Congratulations to those who were honored by the Harlem Business Alliance last week. (see page 18) Check out our website to see a video of our Women History event, as well as past issues at www.harlemcommunitynews.com
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EAST HARLEM SENIORS GRADUATE FROM B.P. Brewer and Amp Up NYC join COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY ACCESS AND students to celebrate return of music TRAINING COURSE AT THE CARTER BURDEN/ to Washington Heights high school LEONARD COVELLO SENIOR PROGRAM n March 23, 2016, a
who need help in addressing
group of seniors grad-
landlord/tenant disputes or in
O
uated from the Carter
accessing medical care. A range
Burden/Covello Senior Program
of services and resources are
W
computer technology classes. Hun-
also offered for caregivers of se-
Washington Heights celebrated the
dreds of East Harlem seniors had
niors through the new Caregiver
return of instrumental music in-
access to computer technology and
Resources Program.
struction to its halls. Students and
ith its first student concert
in
years,
the High School for
Media and Communications in
instruction at The Carter Burden/
The Carter Burden Center
faculty from the school were joined
Leonard Covello Senior Program’s
for the Aging, Inc. is a non-prof-
by Manhattan Borough President
state-of-the-art, fully accessible
in a 28,125 square foot building
it agency established in 1971 by
Gale A. Brewer, representatives of
computer lab. With donated com-
in East Harlem, provides social-
the late Carter Burden when he
Amp Up NYC, Berklee College of
by Amp Up NYC, a nonprofit ini-
confidence it takes to perform,
puters recently refurbished by
ization, recreation and health &
was a New York City Councilman.
Music, Little Kids Rock, and the
tiative of Berklee and Little Kids
and the combination of math and
Macquarie Group and a renovated
wellness education through daily
The mission is to promote the
NYC Department of Education, as
Rock. The High School for Media
creativity it takes to compose have
computer lab courtesy of Macy’s,
breakfast and luncheon meals,
well-being of seniors 60 and older
well as State Senator Adriano Es-
and Communications’ program
immense value that translates be-
seniors utilized the computers and
activities, classes, day trips, com-
through a continuum of services,
paillat and Councilmember Ydanis
will be shared with the three other
yond music and art. Thanks to
took part in bilingual technology
puter training and holiday parties.
advocacy and volunteer programs
Rodriguez.
high schools located in the George
Amp Up NYC, its parent organiza-
classes right in their own com-
Daily activities such as yoga, art,
oriented to individual, family and
The school’s music room, used
Washington campus.
tions, and especially Principal Juan
munity. Council Member Melissa
movies and dance classes are of-
community needs. The Carter
for storage and the occasional gym
“After a year of work, I’m
Villar, students at these schools
Mark-Viverito funded the classes
fered for free. Additionally, the
Burden Center is dedicated to sup-
class until recently, is once again
thrilled that today we’re hear-
now have this vital connection to
through OATS (Older Adults Tech-
Covello Program offers case as-
porting the efforts of older people
serving its intended purpose, as
ing students playing music in the
the performing and creative arts,
nology Services).
sistance to members/participants
to live safely and with dignity. students under the direction of a
Heights again,” said Borough
and they will be working with
The Carter Burden/Leonard
who need help in applying for
For more information, please visit
newly-hired music teacher learn
President Gale A. Brewer. “The
state-of-the-art equipment.”
Covello Senior Program, located
government benefit programs or
www.carterburdencenter.org.
with instruments just delivered
discipline it takes to practice, the
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Low Emotional Intelligence Vs. High Emotional Intelligence and National Politics by Phil Andrews
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pon observing the current national political scene it is apparent that the concept of Emotional Intelligence needs to be brought to the forefront of the campaign. Never before in the history of America can I recall this low of a level of Emotional Intelligence in the arena of National Politics to become the most powerful leader in the free word. It is a proven fact that our own intellect will only get us so far in this world, our ability to get along with others and express empathy with others is so important to have a cohesive planet. High emotional intelligence makes it
imperative to feel for others and at the same time regulate our own behaviors. Today’s leaders must strengthen their thinking skills. It was once said that “Thinking is some of the Hardest Work”, and apparently we see this concept on a national scale in today’s politics. It is never too late to acknowledge the fact the own intelligence will take us only so far; matter of fact we can get to a level of success where our character can’t sustain our success. We need transformation in all levels of society from low emotional intelligence to high
emotional intelligence. We Maybe we each can learn need teach emotional intelli- lessons that can help us in our gence at the earliest point of own interaction on the planet comprehension, as it would from what we are observing make for better adults who on a national scale. A quote have honed the skill of empa- partly attributed to Mahatma thy and self-regulation. Gandhi states “Be the change America needs leaders you want to see in the world”. who possess a high degree Now more than ever we need of leadership skills through to let our voices be heard; and study and application com- begin to take a look at Daniel bined with the core principles Goleman’s work in his bestof Emotional Intelligence. selling book Emotional IntelOur ability to recognize and ligence: “Why It Can Matter understand how our com- More Than IQ”. munication patterns and bePhil Andrews is the Preshaviors impact others in the ident of Long Island African world is crucial to living in American Chamber of Compeace on a diverse global merce, Inc. http://www.liaacc. planet. org
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Home Buying In Harlem Be Prepared to Buy Now
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nother factor that first time home buyers must take into consideration is being ready to take advantage of an opportunity when it becomes available. Many prospective home buyers will say, “I am not ready to buy but just want to learn about the process.” That is understandable. But what sometimes a great opportunity will come up and catch them completely off guard. They have not saved enough money or they need to improve their credit. As a result, they will miss out on a tremendous home buying opportunity. This is an unfortunate situation that just happened to some potential buyers a few weeks ago. The apartment building was converted into a condo-
minium. The tenants were offered a chance to purchase their units at an incredible insider price (30% less than the market value)! Up to this point, most of the tenants in that building had not even considered becoming homeowners. Now here is a wonderful opportunity for them to purchase their units, build equity and create intergenerational wealth for their families. But sadly, most of them were not ‘mortgage ready’ and were unable to purchase their unit. How disappointing. So the lesson learned is to start aggressively saving as much money as possible. I know this is very difficult when monthly living expenses are very high. Create a monthly household budget. Eliminate wasteful spend-
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ing. Do your best to complete the home buying process. Make no mistake about it the home buying process is extremely difficult. Most people will tell you it is probably the most stressful thing they haveever done. But to those who can successfully complete the process, will say that it is well worth the effort. You must start preparing now for your future. Home prices in Harlem are continuing to soar higher and higher. You cannot afford to wait much longer because soon it will be too late. 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 CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS Harlem EatUp! Festival Coming May 19-May 22
Full event schedule available at www.HarlemEatUp.com.
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April 2, 2016, 2:00pm Canaan Baptist Church presents a Book reading and signing with Rev. Dr. Thomas D. Johnson, Sr. author of May I Speak?: Jesus and the Discourse of the Church. In celebration of his tenth pastoral anniversary of Harlem’s historic Canaan Baptist Church of Christ, the community is invited to come out and hear Rev. Johnson read and discuss excerpts from his first published book May I Speak? The book is a cautionary appeal to the 21st centur
Lincoln Center Songbook Through-March 31st
Apr 20 Harlem Stage
Skating in Harlem (FSH) will honor legendary actress and activist Cicely Tyson and Olympic Gold Medalists Meryl Davis & Charlie White at its 11th Annual Skating with the Stars Gala. The benefit event will be held at 583 Park Avenue. The evening will celebrate Figure Skating in Harlem’s one-ofa-kind education, health, and leadership programs for underserved girls while offering guests the rare opportunity to dance and mingle with April 11, 6:00pm some of the counA Gala will be try’s figure skating held by Figure royalty including church, reminding the church to go back to their roots, where Jesus Christ is the authority and holds the gavel for discourse on church affairs. The book launch is FREE, open to the public and will be held in the Founders Hall of Canaan Baptist Church of Christ, 132 West 116th Street. Rev. Johnson will autograph books following the discussion. For more information email dawnmhill@aol. com
Michelle Kwan, Evan Lysacek, Sarah Hughes ,Tara Lipinski, Sasha Cohen, Tanith Belbin & Ben Agosto, Paul Wylie, Tim Goebel, JoJo Starbuck, and 2016 National Champions Maia & Alex Shibutani and Adam Rippon. (Skaters subject to change.) There will also be a special performance by Dance Theatre of Harlem in tribute to the honorees. May 12 6:30pm Havana Nights Dance Party at Harlem School of the Arts. Being held at The Herb Alpert Center, 645 St. Nicholas Ave.,
New York. $150 per ticket. RSVP to Dwight@dwightjohnsondesign. com May 19-22nd Harlem EatUp! Honorary Chair President Bill Clinton and festival co-founders Marcus Samuelsson and Herb Karlitz announced the second annual Harlem EatUp! Festival will take place May 19 – 22, 2016 at various Harlem locations including two days at Morningside Park. Tickets for the four-day festival are on sale now with a Citi® Card member presale through their
Private Pass program at www.CitiPrivatePass.com/ HEU, and general tickets at www. HarlemEatUp.com. JOIN THE HARLEM TOURISM BOARD
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It’s Happening at
Columbia in April THROUGH FRIDAY, APRIL 22
SATURDAY, APRIL 9
FRIDAY, APRIL 15
Something Like a Nest
Pronunciación: Teaching Spanish as a Second Language
Men’s Tennis vs. Princeton
Heyman Center, East Campus Bldg., Morningside campus Renowned Photographer Andy Sewell exhibits 12 works from his recent series “Something Like A Nest.” For gallery hours call (212) 854-8443, email heymancenter@columbia.edu or visit www.heyman center.org/events.
THURSDAY, APRIL 7 Screening: Slave of Love
5:30 P.M. TO 7:30 P.M. 12th Flr. Atrium, International Affairs, Morningside Campus This award-winning film set in 1920s Russia finds a Moscow production company shooting a film in a small town. The movie’s star is ignorant of the conflict raging through the countryside but opens her eyes with the help of her cameraman, secretly documenting the war. For more info, email jtm2170@columbia.edu or visit www.harriman.columbia.edu/events.
Composer Portraits: Hannah Lash
8:00 P.M. Miller Theatre, Morningside campus The emotional intensity of Romanticism marries disciplined technique in the music of Hannah Lash. The accomplished harpist will play her own work alongside the JACK Quartet and premiere two new ones. For tickets, visit www.millertheatre.com/events.
10:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. Julius S. Held Auditorium, Barnard Hall, Barnard campus This workshop for teachers examines the methodological development in teaching Spanish as a second language. Free and open to the public. Registration required; send RSVP to gr2250@columbia.edu.
MONDAY, APRIL 11 Book Talk: Haiti Will Not Perish 6:15 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. 1512 International Affairs, Morningside campus In a moving and detailed history, journalist Michael Deibert chronicles the heroic struggles of Haitians to build a nation in the face of overwhelming odds; based on interviews with political leaders, diplomats and ordinary Haitians. For more info, email at2986@ columbia.edu. To register, visit www.sipa.columbia .edu/events.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 Screening: Flowers of Freedom
Black Girl Movement Conference
FRIDAY, APRIL 15 - SATURDAY, APRIL 16
Online This gathering will focus on black girls, cis, queer and trans girls in the U.S. Artists, activists, educators, policymakers and black girl leaders will discuss the disadvantages black girls face and how to create the political will needed to publicly acknowledge their achievements and leadership. Registration is closed, but watch online at www.iraas.columbia.edu.
Ice Cubed: An Inquiry into the Aesthetics, History and Science of Ice
The Heyman Center, Morningside campus This interdisciplinary conference brings together scientists, humanists and artists for a conversation about the potential and properties of ice. Presenters will reflect on the ways in which ice disrupts fixed notions of matter. For more info, call (212) 854-8443 or email heymancenter@columbia.edu.
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For disability services, call (212) 854-2284 prior to the event.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16 Explore South Pole Science
12:30 P.M. Nevis Science Center, Nevis Labs Learn how IceCube, the biggest and strangest telescope in the world, was built in one of the most remote and extreme environments on Earth. Kids and their families can practice their ice-drilling skills and try on cold weather gear used in Antarctic expeditions. For more info, call (914) 591-8100 or visit www.nevis .columbia.edu.
Softball vs. Cornell
1:00 P.M. Robert K. Kraft Field, Baker Athletic Complex, 533 W. 218 St. For more info, call (212) 854-2535 or visit www.gocolumbialions.com.
TUESDAY, APRIL 19
Screening: Love Me If You Dare (Jeux d’enfants)
6:30 P.M. Buell Hall East Gallery, Morningside campus Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet star in a love story about childhood friends continually trying to outdo one another with daring and outrageous stunts. For more info, call (212) 854-4482 or email jj2841@ columbia.edu.
MONDAY, APRIL 25 How Four Key Survival Traits Are Killing Us 6:15 P.M. 413 Kent, Morningside campus
Four human survival traits have evolved to the point where they cause more deaths than they prevent. Lee Goldman, dean of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, discusses his new book, Too Much of a Good Thing: How Four Key Survival Traits Are Now Killing Us. Registration required; register at www.sps.columbia.edu/events. For more info, call (212) 854-9666 or email sps-events@columbia.edu.
THURSDAY, APRIL 28 - FRIDAY, APRIL 29
How to Master Difficult Conversations
Women’s History in Motion
6:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. Faculty House, Morningside campus Bestselling author Margie Warrell discusses how to have “courageous conversations” and provides practical advice to help you speak up about sensitive issues. RSVP required by April 12. Call (212) 854-9666 or email sps-events@columbia.edu for more info.
Jerome Green Hall, Columbia Law School, Morningside campus Women’s History in Motion is a two-day conference celebrating the career of Alice Kessler-Harris, beloved teacher, scholar, colleague, mentor and friend. For more info, email columbia. irwgs@columbia.edu.
Lifelong Learners and Course Auditing Columbia provides scholarships for 50 residents of Manhattanville Houses, Grant Houses and the local community who are 65 years of age and older to audit up to two courses per year. Administered through the School of Professional Studies, the Lifelong Learners Program is designed for individuals committed to the principles of lifelong education. The University also funds up to 50 courses per year for 25 residents of Manhattanville and Grant Houses and 25 residents of the local community. This program provides adults not currently enrolled in college with the opportunity to attend up to two lectures drawn from the arts and sciences. Since there is limited space available to auditors, seats are taken on a first-come, first-served basis once registration is open. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as courses are posted (1 month prior to the start of classes). For more info, call (212) 854-9666 or visit www.sps.columbia.edu/auditing.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 7 - SATURDAY APRIL 9
6:30 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. 12th Flr. Atrium, International Affairs, Morningside campus A remarkable portrait of a rural social movement for environmental justice in Kyrgyzstan, this documentary provides an intimate, subtle portrait of a group of women who struggle to have their claims heard by those in power. For more info, email jtm2170@columbia.edu.
2:00 P.M. Dick Savitt Tennis Center, Baker Athletic Complex, 533 W. 218 St. For more info, call (212) 854-2535 or visit www. gocolumbialions.com.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20
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Eastern Mediterranean ARTS Harlem Blues Concert BROOKLYN CENTER for the PERFORMING
AT BROOKLYN COLLEGE
RHYTHM REVUE: A Latin Soul Celebration Featuring Joe Bataan and DJ Felix Hernandez
Sat, Apr 9 at 8pm
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he Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce, celebrating its 120th anniversary and New Heritage Theatre Group, celebrating its 52nd anniversary join forces with the Eastern Mediterranean Business Cultural Alliance in partnership with the Harlem Music Fest to present a first time gathering of Eastern Mediterranean musicians and Blues singers from Harlem to create an unforgettable evening of blues music and lyrics that captures the creative voices of people who have stories to share about love, life, challenges and triumphs. Southern blues is the most recognized musical style coming from the Deep South of the United States and emanates from the African American folk tradition. The Blues of the Eastern Mediterranean called Rembetika (urban Greek folk mu-
sic) is the name given to a style of blues music which emerges out of the Greek and Eastern Mediterranean region. These extraordinary Eastern Mediterranean musicians and Harlem blues singer and musician Keith the Captain Gamble and the Nu Gypsies, and Southern born Broadway, Off Broadway singer and
award winning actress Sandra Reaves Phillips will grace the stage of St. Peters Church, 619 Lenox Avenue at 54th Street, NYC on Thursday April 14th. Doors open at 6:30. Concert kicks off at 7PM. For additional information call New Heritage at 212 926 2550. www. newheritagetheatre.org.
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miles and ’trane festival miles davis: the sorcerer at 90 MAY 12–14 • 8PM Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and music directors Ali Jackson and Marcus Printup
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IMANI UZURI CELEBRATES THE LIVES OF GREAT BLACK WOMEN ARTISTS AND PERFORMERS: WHAT A MAGIC WAY TO CONCLUDE WOMEN HISTORY MONTH! ANOTHER ENCHANTED EVENING WITH AMERICAN SONGBOOK‘ at LINCOLN CENTER
By Maria Grazia Cavenaghi “At the end of Women History Month, I want to celebrate the often invisible and unknown lives of great black women: poets, composers, singers and performers that have inspired and showed me
W the way.”
ith these words, Imani Uzuri sang the inspirational song, “Trouble So Hard” to open the program. She was wrapped in a turquoise African fabric that made her look like the beautiful black Madonna I once saw in a small rural village in southern Italy.
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Her voice is strong, deep and full. Her stage presence is captivating, full of youth and joy, but profoundly engaged in
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connecting with her heritage, her own rural North Carolina origins and her original music transpires the black American vernacular traditions she grew up with, singing spirituals and line-singing hymns with her family in their small country church. Her words though “trapped between the cracks of my own insanity..gathering the pieces” took us to another dimension, where modern frenetic life’s attempt to disrupt our interior peace, is defeated by love and faith. Her original songs generate from the tradition that connects sacred and secular, protest and passion, and merge with the influences from her travels that bring a universal resonance to her
deeply rooted American music. Called a “post-modernist Bessie Smith” with “a voice that would sound equally at home on an opera stage or a disco 12-inch” (Village Voice), the composer and vocalist Imani Uzuri has collaborated with an eclectic array of artists including Herbie Hancock, John Legend, Vijay Iyer, and Robert Ashley. Her breakthrough album The Gypsy Diaries, in-
fluenced by Sufi and southern music, was recently released to overwhelming critical praise. For this concert, she gave us a powerful evening of
music interpreting transformative voices of the past like Odetta, Sister Gertrude Morgan, Elizabeth Cotten, Marian Anderson, Sister Rosetta
Tharpe, Mahalia Jackson and of course Bessie Smith: she just mesmerized the audience with “Reckless blues.” Imani left us with an amazing original composition on lyrics by the great Zora Neale Hurston “I belong to no race or time..I love myself when I am laughing….and then again… when I am looking mean..I am impressive.”
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Blood at the Root At National Black Theater
H
i-ARTS and Dr. Barbara Ann
while seeking to persevere amidst the
“This Penn State University com-
udice or injustice.” - Edinburgh Spotlight
with a post show talkback. In addition,
“In a time in which we as a society
Teer’s NATIONAL BLACK
relentless injustice happening in Amer-
missioned drama is a powerful collab-
This production will ignite power-
Hi-ARTS has scheduled a symposium to
are involved in an urgent conversation
THEATRE partner together
ica. Using music, dance and poetry this
orative piece. Director Steve Broadnax
ful discussions, and the partnering or-
take place at El Barrio’s Artspace PS109
around equity and the demand for social
to bring the award winning production
ensemble driven piece weaves into stun-
makes impressive use of the minimalis-
ganizations want to use this moment to
featuring some of the leading voices in
justice, this piece of theater is a necessity.
BLOOD AT THE ROOT by Domi-
ning effect an impactful theatrical expe-
tic set to change pace, scene and mood.
galvanize the youth audience in NYC
the social and racial justice community
We are thrilled to be continuing our rela-
nique Morisseau to National Black The-
rience that ask us to explore the current
That he makes it seem easy to convey so
towards civic engagement. Consistent
such as: Marc Lamont Hill, Iris Morales,
tionship with Dominique in the produc-
atre in April 2016 for a New York City
state of student activism in the 21st cen-
many elements using only what is effec-
with the current climate in theater to
Kevin Powell, and Michaela Angela Da-
ing of this work and also furthering our
tively a bare set, and his six-strong cast, is
engage young diverse audiences, we are
vis. To further our engagement with the
partnership through this collaboration
Premiere.
tury (ie: Black Lives Matter).
Inspired by the incident that hap-
This contemporary award winning
a real skill. What Morisseau, Broadnax,
pleased to announce a ticket subsidy pro-
community, the ensemble has developed
with National Black Theater”. - Kami-
pened with the Jena Six in Louisiana in
(2014 Holden Street Award Edinburgh
choreographer Kikora Franklin, sound-
gram sponsored by the Andrew Mellon
a comprehensive curriculum around the
lah Forbes, Producing Artistic Director,
2006, playwright Dominique Morisseau
Fringe Festival) production was original-
scape designer Liz Sokolak and the
Foundation that will enable us to provide
show available on our website and will
Hi-ARTS
(author of NY TIMES CRITICS PICK
ly commissioned by Penn State Center
cast—who were all collaborators in de-
affordable tickets for families and young
facilitate student workshops while in
Skeleton Crew and Sunset Baby) creat-
Stage, and has been met with universal
vising and developing this piece—have
audiences.
NYC.
ed BLOOD AT THE ROOT. This story
acclaim being presented around the
managed to achieve is that rare beast: a
Through the generous support of
“The future of this society lies in our
Thursday & Friday at 7:30pm; Saturday
follows a group of high school students
world in places such as Edinburgh, South
piece which shows you the complicated
the Andrew Mellon Foundation, NBT
ability to actively create spaces that uplift
at 2pm & 7:30pm and Sunday at 4pm.
desperately trying to define themselves
Africa, and Australia.
and myriad reasons people have for prej-
has been able to subsidize ticket prices,
the next generation to understand their
NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE is
allowing more families and young peo-
brilliance, talents, and unique responsi-
located in the heart of Harlem at 2031-
ple to see the production. To learn more
bility to utilized their energy to dismantle
33 National Black Theatre Way (at the
about this please contact NBT’s Box
the systems of power that are inade-
corner of 125th Street and Fifth Avenue
Office.
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-- accessible from the 2,3,4,5,6 trains
Utilizing digital technology and
Through this production we have an
at 125th Street). Regular ticket price is
social media, every performance will
opportunity to empower the community
$25, available at 212 722 3800 or www.
allow audiences to interact with a dra-
to own their position as liberators within
nationalblacktheatre.org. Group Sales
maturgical lobby exhibition and digest
this quest for FREEDOM.” - Jonathan
are available. To learn more about this,
the themes and ideas explored in the play
McCrory, Director of Theatre Arts, NBT
please contact NBT’s Box Office.
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7 Ways New Technology Can Improve How Students Learn
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or the last decade, there have been great shifts in the ways students study and learn, as education companies have developed new digital learning platforms. Educators say that content is more engaging and interactive now, and the benefits of these changes have been far reaching. Recently, the Association of American Publishers hosted webinars where educators discussed digital learning platforms. Here are a few of their insights about the way new technologies and course materials are improving higher education: 1. Increase student en-
gagement with assigned material. “I’ve got all these digital tools that make the classroom more exciting and help solidify students’ knowledge to bring material to life. It’s not just pushing information out; it actually kind of pulls them in to the material.” – Patty Worsham, Accounting, Norco College (California) 2. Quickly gauge how students are progressing. “I have more data about what my students don’t know and what their strengths and weaknesses are. I know exactly what objectives they have the most
trouble with and where they need more practice with concepts I am teaching.” – Lynda Haas, Rhetoric and Composition, University of California Irvine 3. Build skills for developmental students. “Students in developmental education need skill-building opportunities. Instead of doing that in class, I use a digital platform in my developmental reading class, and students can go online on their own time and complete activities that help them build skills they need.” – Kristi Barker, Developmental Reading and College Success Strategies,
South Plains College (Texas) 4. Focus on more difficult tasks in class. “I’m doing harder stuff in the classroom. But the way that I use digital stuff
outside of class, there’s often room for application and real world headlines and the messiness of the macro economy in the classroom.” – Solina Lindahl, Economics, California Polytechnic
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5. Encourage more faculty-student interaction. “One of the biggest changes has been better communication with my students. It builds a rapport, enables them to ask more questions and really focus on the way they’re thinking. If we have an issue that needs to be changed, I can continually adapt my course so that it’s interesting and engaging to my students.” – Kelly Dreier, Reading, Richland College (Texas) 6. Provide instant feedback. “Students are able to complete something and get feedback immediately. They’re getting that moment of cognitive dissonance where they’re trying to figure out a problem and they get it incorrect. They’re able to get that piece to help build a stronger foundation.” – Dr. Phil Janowicz, Chemical Education, California State University Fullerton 7. Target student needs in the classroom. “With the adaptability features of these systems, I’m able to focus on what my students need and target the areas that need work. Then I’m able to tailor my instruction so we’re working on what the students need to work on.” –Nathalie Vega-Rhodes, Mathematics, Lone Star College (Texas) For more information about digital learning materials visit aapbacktocampus. org. Where digital technologies and classrooms intersect, educators and students are seeing improved learning experiences, conclude experts.
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Harlem Academy: Not A Charter School
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hen people see the name Harlem Academy, they often assume it is one of the local charter schools. In fact, it is a private school for gifted children from Harlem, Washington Heights, and the Bronx. With a focus on advanced and engaging instruction, contribution to community, and family partnership, the school’s mission is “to guide students to thrive at the highest academic levels, so they can one day make a mark on the world.” Every family must make a tuition contribution, but it is set on a sliding scale to ensure that the school is affordable to all. Some families pay as little as $40 per month, while others with higher incomes pay more. “Ultimately, making this program available to low-income
students is at the core of what we do,” says Admissions Director Jennifer Prince, “and applying families should know that no student is ever turned away for financial reasons.” Harlem Academy is structured as a private school for many reasons. While charter schools are required by law to admit students using a lottery, Harlem Academy has competitive admissions to identify children with high potential. Once students are selected, the program is designed to nurture their talents and support them in meeting their academic and personal goals. Founded in 2004, Harlem Academy already has a strong track record of success. The vast majority of its graduates have earned full scholarships to top private high schools, including Chapin, Hotchkiss,
Lawrenceville, Peddie, Riverdale, and Spence. The school sets high expectations for hard work, collaboration, and ongoing improvement. They offer an extended day program (7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.) that includes electives and study hall. Classes are kept small with fewer than 20 students, so that teachers can connect with each student and run seminar style courses. Advisory is also an important part of each week, with students perpetually learning how to best live up to the school creed and pillars: initiative, integrity, compassion, and determination. “But Harlem Academy is not just about hard work,” insists Head of School Vincent Dotoli. “It’s equally important to have fun and enjoy learning. We act out the crazy plots of
Shakespeare’s plays. We study the brain with Columbia University neuroscientists. We engage with primary sources in history to understand what really happened. We play chess. We sculpt. We knit. We explore New York City’s rich resources, and we travel outside
the city to experience forests, farms, and universities.” Reflecting on her long search for a school that would challenge her son, one fifthgrade parent said, “I had my child in five schools before we found Harlem Academy. None of them were pushing my son
to grow the way this school does.” Harlem Academy accepts applications for grades 1-8 on a rolling basis. To find out
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Marcus Samuelsson, Lisa Price, Louis Johnson Jr. and More Honored at Harlem Business Alliance’s 35th Anniversary Awards Dinner
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n March 29th the Harlem Business Alliance (HBA), a New York City nonprofit that services Harlem-based prospective and current business owners, hosted their 35th Anniversary Awards Dinner in MIST Harlem honoring the inimitable Black business owners and community leaders Red Rooster and Streetbird NYC restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson (Business Person Award), NYC Comptroller’s Chief Diversity Officer Carra Wallace (Government Service Award), journalist at NY1 & CNN Errol Louis (Percy E. Sutton Award), Carol’s Daughter
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founder Lisa Price (Entrepreneur of the Year Award), Red Rabbit founder Rhys Powell (Chairman’s Award) and Harlem Haberdashery co-owner Louis Johnson Jr. (Commu-
nity Service Award). Each of the evening’s honorees embodies this year’s Awards Dinner theme: Black Business Matters. They understand the necessity and im-
portance of Harlem Business Alliance in the community and urged attendees to assist and give back to the community in their own ways; either through philanthropy and support of
their community or starting businesses of their own. Many of the honorees accredited each other as motivation to continue pushing forward an agenda based on supporting
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Harlem and the African-American community as a whole. The signature cocktail of the evening was entitled “Upper Manhattan”, an ode to the cocktail hour sponsored by Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ). Other beverages included HBA client Ginjan, an organic juice company, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly and Harlem Brewing Company. Guests were seated and served a family-style dinner paired with Barefoot Wine & Bubbly while a curated introductory video played that highlighted the history and achievements of Black businesses over the centuries. Mistress of Ceremonies and Harlem Business Alliance board member Adrianne C. Smith opened the program and led an engaging evening with inspiring acceptance speeches from each honoree. The surprise of the evening came at the end of the program when Congressman Charles Rangel took the stage to award HBA Executive Director, Regina Smith with the Legends Award. As a parting courtesy from Congressman Rangel, HBA received an official Proclamation declaring March 29th as “Black Business Matters Day”. At the close of the evening guests were treated to HBA client Mere Viola’s Sweet Delights dessert buffet of macaroons, red velvet mini cakes, blueberry bread pudding and more including a gift bag sponsored by Serengeti Tea. Additional supporters of the event included Trailblazer Sponsor AirBnB, Innovator Sponsors UPS and NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) and in-kind sponsor City Winery.
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Lawrence Brownlee stars as Charlie Parker in the first opera performance in Apollo Theatre history By Maria Grazia Cavenaghi
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he Apollo Theater has been celebrating the life and legacy of the great Charlie Parker with numerous events during the last couple of weeks. Each one has been a great source of unexpected and precious insight into the history of music and the legacy of Jazz musicians! Wednesday, March 30 Jonelle PROCOPE, Apollo President and CEO could not hide her enthusiasm when she officially announced “The induction of be-bop architect and Apollo legend Charlie “Yardbird” Parker into the Apollo Walk of Fame…which was first unveiled in 2010, and is an example of the Apollo’s role as cultural an-
chor for the Harlem and Upper Manhattan community. It is our way of publicly paying tribute to the Apollo’s Legends…whose legacies have forever altered the American entertainment landscape. Parker and Gillespie performed their new style of music at the Apollo and at other jazz clubs and after-hours venues, ushering in a new era that resulted in the transformation of big band swing to bebop...Bird conducted bold musical experiments during his engagements at the Apollo. In August of 1950, he realized a lifelong dream when the Apollo presented the first live performances of his cutting edge Bird with Strings,
a recording which bridged the gap between jazz and classical music ….Inducting Charlie Parker into the Apollo Walk of Fame today marks also the official countdown to the New York premier of Charlie Parker’s Yardbird, a co-production between the Apollo and our wonderful partners at Opera Philadelphia, taking place this Fri-
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where Bird contributed to create bebop.” During the reception that followed the induction, I heard someone speaking my language, Italian, flawlessly. This does not happen so often I was curious to meet a fellow countryman. You can imagine my surprise when I realized it was Lawrence BROWNLEE. He had learned it in a few months
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day, April 1 and Sunday April 3.” An emotional David B.DEVAN, General Director and President of Opera Philadelphia, told the public and media gathered for the induction “We are thrilled to partner with the incredible Apollo Theater, a driving force in shaping America’s musical landscape, to bring this opera to New York City,
when he was due to perform at the SCALA, in Milan, the most prestigious opera house in the world!!! This is what is said about Yardbird. “It has meant so much to me to bring modern opera to the historic Apollo Theater. Taking on the role of the iconic legend Charlie Parker has been a journey of growth. Trying to tap into his commitment, drive, and all the things that made him great is what has driven me. He had such an enormous impact on music and his life is perfect to dedicate an opera to. I hope our efforts will inspire younger generations to discover the greatness of “Bird” and his legacy.”
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How to Avoid Going Too Far When You Whiten Your Teeth
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ow your teeth look says a lot about you. That’s why many people opt for teeth-whitening procedures at the dentist’s office or whitening strips that can be purchased for use at home. They want a bright smile that can serve them well in a job interview, in meeting the opposite sex or just to impress the world in general. But teeth whitening can also come with negatives. For example, many people are choosing to ditch the strips, says Dr. Barry Bartusiak, who has lectured on
dentistry throughout the country and formerly was dentist to the Pittsburgh Steelers. “More recently, the concern has been, ‘Do my teeth look too white?’ Because that’s a dead giveaway that they’re unnaturally so,” he says. “Just as most people want hair coloring to look natural, folks also want their teeth to be a convincing shade of healthy white.” So they are choosing natural ways to whiten their teeth, without drastic measures such as bleaching agents, which can strip the enamel that protects the sensitive core of
the tooth from erosion. “One alternative is a natural toothpaste that uses activated charcoal to whiten teeth, such as Black Is White, (www. curaprox.com),” Bartusiak says. “Activated charcoal has been a recent trend in skin care – since it’s proven to cleanse impurities – and has proven itself to be highly effective in dental care.” Options to consider in the effort to rid your teeth of yellowish stains and return to a natural, brighter smile include: • Strawberries and other fruit. Some foods can help whiten teeth. Strawberries, for
example, contain acids that help break down stains. Apples and other fruit can do the same. The downside of this approach, though, is that fruit contains sugar and those acids also can erode the enamel if left on the teeth too long, so it’s still important to rinse and brush your teeth after eating them. • Baking soda. One time-honored option for a toothpaste substitute is baking soda. Baking soda helps with whitening because it acts as a mild abrasive that can remove surface stains from teeth. • Activated charcoal. It seems counter-
intuitive that something black like charcoal could whiten teeth, but it does, Bartusiak says. Activated charcoal (a treated and purified form of the charcoal used on grills) can absorb the stains on teeth. While some Americans have experimented with activated charcoal in a do-it-yourself way and reported their findings on the Internet, the Swiss company Curaprox has now introduced its Black Is White charcoal-activated toothpaste to the U.S. market. “Having whiter teeth is important to a lot of people,” Bartusiak says. “But it’s also
important to achieve that goal in a way that’s safe for your dental health.” Dr. Barry Bartusiak is a Fellow of The Academy of General Dentistry and five-time president of his local Dental Society. He was also a previous board member of the American Cancer Society and dentist to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Dr. Bartusiak is a “Hometown Hero” on local media station in Pittsburgh, a published author in the dental field and a national spokesman for Curaprox (www. curaprox.com).
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The Bridge By William A. Rogers
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ll things happen for a reason is a well-known Taoist concept. Taoist master and author Wu Wei often writes about how what people call a coincidence is really a message from the mind of the universe. We should always try to learn from any mishap that we encounter. Sometimes it takes a while to get the message; we often keep doing the same thing over and over again looking for a different outcome. By the time you read this article I will be discharged from a 40 plus stay at the Amsterdam rehab facility. The need
to slow down and live life in the Now; is a powerful message that I will embrace with new passion due to this experience. As we grow older it is wise to keep in shape, my injuries would have been a lot more difficult to overcome if I was not in pretty good shape. If I was in better shape I am sure my injuries would not have been as bad. I will have about two months of rehab at home and in the gym; I will continue after my legs are back to normal. Tai Chi and Qigong are excellent exercises for the 40 plus generation. I plan to become more consistent with my Tai Chi after my rehab is over I have
already started my Qigong and Ki energy exercises and will continue after rehab. I got the message. On April 30, Dr. Robert Woodbine will coordinate the 9th annual celebration of World Tai Chi and Qigong Day in Harlem. As in the past eight years that event will take place on the plaza of St. Nicholas Park located at 135th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue. Tai Chi and Qigong practitioners from the Tri-State area will give free demonstrations for children, adults and seniors. This would be a great opportunity if you would like to be introduced to a wonderful way to keep in shape no matter your age.
Call 914 482-3984 for additional information. April 30 will also mark the first day of the 4th annual Harlem Holistic Wellness Week Celebration. The 2016 HHWW celebration will run from Saturday April 30 to Saturday May 7. This year’s focus will be on the 40 plus community. During the week we would like Harlem-based practitioners, businesses and organizations to offer special national wellness events, programs and discounts for men and women over forty. The Thursday April 28 Harlem Community News will run a special Harlem Holistic Wellness Section
promoting special natural wellness events that the 40 plus community will be able to take advantage of starting with the Harlem World Tai Chi and Qigong Day. I will also promote Harlem Wellness Week activities on my Tuesday afternoon Urbanology radio show on WHCR 90.3FM. If you would like additional information on HHWW 2016 call 646 3296727 or send me an email at yourway2wellness2014@ gmail.com. Remember all things happen for a reason if you are between 40 and 80 and have been thinking about natural ways to exercise and address your health I hope you get the message.
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Herbs Are Nature’s Medicine...
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ne of the most proven herbs in traditional herbal medicine, is a diuretic, disinfectant for the urinary tract: buchu leaves, mentioned in last week’s article on diabetes and herbs that help reduce high blood sugar. Male and female urinary tract health can be strengthened by the regular use of buchu leaves, as it treats inflammation of the prostate and urinary tract. An exceptional herb for urinary tract infection, buchu helps resolve severe cases of cystitis (use with juniper berries and corn silk). Regular use can prevent persistent attacks of gout, urethritis and cysti-
tis. This herb is also used to treat an irritable bladder and prostatitis (use with corn silk and uva ursi.) The infusion or tincture prepared with buchu is effective in treating UTIs when these conditions are associated with a previously existing problem of Candida, or other yeast infections, and as a douche for treating leucorrhea (a white vaginal discharge). Cautions: buchu should never be taken during pregnancy; and juniper berries should not be taken when kidney infection is present. My YouTube channel is finally up. Please Like, Share and Subscribe, as the video clips can help elimi-
nate recurring diseases and save your life. MAKE NATURE’S MEDICINE YOUR OWN This information is to help you balance your natural healing energies and is not intended as diagnosis or cure, nor as a substitute for medical supervision. To pre-order my new book: booklaunch.io/ zakiyyah/theenergeticsofherbs; phone: 347-4074312; to request my FREE “online” Newsletter, send an email to: theherbalist1750@gmail.com. Website: www.sacredhealing7.com, Blog: www. herbsarenaturesmedicine. blogspot.com.
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ADAMS REPORT© Why Wait? by Audrey Adams
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h, life is funny. Every once in a while it gives you a wake-up call, and when it does the alarm seems to go off even louder than usual. Maybe it has happened to you lately or maybe it has been a while, but regardless; whenever it happens life manages to get your attention immediately. How do you react? There are, of course, many ways to respond. Some of us ignore it and continue along our merry way.
There are those of us who hear it and pull the covers back over our head and sleep through it. Or maybe you’re the type to swat at it hoping to stop the ring. Could it be that you always decide instead to hit the snooze button? How about those noble few who jump up immediately and rush to make changes? No matter where you fall in the mix, one thing is for sure . . . you have to make a decision to do one thing or another! Now this is a bit abstract, so humor me . . . Doing nothing requires the tenacity to
ignore the call completely, because if you heard it once, surely you will be destined to hear it again. Making a decision to respond later means that you have but a short while before you hear it again. If you respond immediately, before thinking about what life is trying to tell you then you risk making a mistake. The truth is that whatever you decide to do there is risk involved. You have no way of knowing until you do something. Confusing huh? Based on your own perspective there are reasons to hesitate or not. So what to do?
We have a tendency to think that we have plenty of time to do what we want with our lives. As each day passes, there are things like work and family that tend to consume all of our time and it’s easy to put things off. Tomorrow’s another day, right? Wrong. You never know what tomorrow will bring, but wouldn’t it be nice to “get a jump on” what you might want it to bring? I think that life’s wake-up calls are subliminal messages to encourage us to shake things up a bit. It is a signal to expand our possibilities in order to live a fuller life. There
are obviously drawbacks and benefits to any response whether it is good, bad or indifferent; the choice is yours alone. As tempting as it is to say that anyone has the right answer, you hold the key to the adventure called life. Only the possibilities are endless, a lifetime isn’t; why wait? Think about it. See you next week. C O N N E C T: TALK! with AUDREY is now on FACE BOOK and TWITTER. I invite you to say hello or share your thoughts with me on my Face Book Fan Page and on Twitter. VISIT: TALK-
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hank you for your cards and letters sent in celebration of my birthday. I value your love and appreciate your benevolence. We made the Postmaster angry again with all this mail for Box 446! Thank you so very much. We also wish long time, faithful, devoted Harlem resident and laborer Carolyn Rowan as she celebrates her birthday also this weekend. Our love, support and sympathy is extended to our good
Bro. Bill De Fossett – host of The 3G Experience radio program, WHCR-90.3 FM (www.whcr.org)
friend Rev. Calvin Owens on the sudden transition of his mother in North Carolina. Folks from all corners of the country are assembling, including a bus from Community Protestant Church in Co-Op City to share with our brother on this tragic loss. The St. Luke Baptist Church celebrated its 89th Anniversary last Sunday. Rev. Dr. Anthony Chandler of Richmond, Va., was the guest preacher. Musical guest was Grammy and Stellar Award winner Doug-
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lass Miller. Listeners to The 3G Experience have heard his song, “My Soul Has Been Anchored in the Lord.” Noel Jones Ministries live streamed the homegoing service for gospel artist and Minister Daryl Coley last Saturday. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, 350 East 165th Street, the Bronx, presents a Gospel Comedy Show on Friday, April 8th Rev. James Morrison is the Pastor. The show is hosted by Ray DeJon and features Damon Dozier, Aja Bennett
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and Nigel Duncan. On Saturday, April 16 at the Harlem State Office Building, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church will celebrate their Pastor’s 80th Birthday. Rev. Adolph Roberts, the long-serving Pastor will be honored for his service and devotion to the church. On Saturday, May 21 at 3:30pm, Pastor Joseph T. Bright, Jr. and the Tabernacle of Deliverance will present an Appreciation Service for me. Yes y’all get it together and meet us at “The
Tab”. Good singing, great guests and glorious fellowship. 2890 Frederick Douglass Blvd at West 154th Street in the Kingdom of Harlem. Next week we will bring you remarks from Rev. Johnnie Green, Pastor of Mt. Neboh Baptist Church in Harlem. Follow Bro. Bill on WHCR-90.3 – www. whcr.org – Thursday morning 6am-10am. We are also on Facebook and you can send comments or story ideas to me at PO Box 446, NY, NY 10039.
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“My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me” REVIEW by Terri Schlichenmeyer, Harlem News contributor
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ou’ve heard the stories. Great-Grandpa made hooch in the basement during Prohibition. Grandma was arrested for protesting back in the ‘60s. Your great-grandma once chased a man off with a gun. Scandalous then, maybe, but quaint family stories now. You cherish those rebel-rousing ancestors of yours – but in “My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me” by Jennifer Teege and Nikola Sellmair, some tales may lie buried. At thirty-eight years old, Jennifer Teege had everything she wanted: a degree, success, a hus-
band, two healthy sons, and a bright future. And then, while idly browsing in a nearby library, she says, “I found the book.” Photos inside it seemed familiar – then recognizable. They were pictures of her birth mother and the grandmother Teege loved. And between the pictures was a story that was “the key to my family history, to my life”: the mother who gave Teege up for adoption was the child of one of Germany’s most notorious Nazis. The grandmother who cared for Teege as a child was the mistress of Amon Goeth, commandant of Plaszów concentration camp.
Did her adoptive parents know the truth? Teege had contact with her mother until she was 7 years old and she knew her father was Nigerian; why didn’t anyone say anything about the bigger secret of their lives? And how could Teege ever reconcile the gentle grandma she loved with the woman who surely knew what was going on at the camp, but who chose to ignore it in favor of a life of comfort? Though it felt like picking at a painful scab, Teege needed to know everything about her grandfather, a man she understood would have been outraged at her very existence. She toured his home near
Plaszów, and visited sites of former concentration camps. She looked hard at old photos, and contacted her birth parents to find closure. “I want to walk upright, to live a normal life,” she says. “There is no such thing as inherited guilt. Everybody has the right to their own life story.” Think that’s impactful? Just wait…. Half of “My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me” is what you just learned – which is so powerful, so striking a tale that it’s impossible to tear yourself away. Except there’s more. Author Jennifer Teege tells about her experiences, her memories, and her heartbreaking repugnance
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for her ancestry, but journalist Nikola Sellmair acts as a sort of narrator, filling in the historical gaps among Teege’s tale. Sellmair’s part of this book puts Teege’s words into perspective, in short, and so we see modern personal anguish side-by-side with past brutality and horror.
We read about warm-fuzzies, followed by breathtaking inhumanity and, in the juxtaposition of the two, we become just as baffled as is Teege about events that don’t make sense. Wow. Without Sellmair’s half of this book, I think this would be just another biography; with her half, it’s just incredible for World War II scholars, students, and biographers. Now out in paperback, “My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me” is one amazing story. “My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me” by Jennifer Teege and Nikola Sellmair c.2015, The Experiment $14.95 / $22.95 Canada 240 pages
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Women from all over the world gather at the UN for the 60th session of the Commission on the Status of Women. By Maria Grazia Cavenaghi
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ike every year in March, women Members of Parliaments, Ministers and dignitaries as well as NGO and Civil society representatives from all over the world gather at the UNITED NATIONS to discuss and promote gender equality issues. “This session of the CSW marks the beginning of the count down to 2030 to the future we want, in which no one is left behind. A future in which there is substantive gender equality…… As we acknowledge progress made, especially in the last 20 years, we also note that for many women and girls at risk, that change is not happening fast enough. For example, it is forecast that it will take 50 years to achieve parity in political participation,
and 118 years for true pay equality between women and men at the current pace of change. To break these trajectories and achieve Planet 50-50 by 2030 will take dramatic steps and the adoption of business un-usual by all of us…This session should benefit from the historic efforts and experience of millions of women all over the world that have brought us here, and from the contribution of many Member States.It will also benefit from the force and inspiration of younger generations who are weighing in on this agenda with a clear eye to the future they will inhabit” said UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka at the opening of the 60th session of the Commission on the Status
UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka speaks at the opening of the 60th session of the Commission on the Status of Women. Photo: UN Women/Ryan Brown -
of Women . The CSW is a global policy-making body established 1946 with a resolution by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Its mandate is to prepare recommendations on promoting women’s rights in political, economic, civil, social and educational fields dedicated exclusively to promoting gender equality and the em-
powerment of women as well as evaluate progress in the implementation of the agreed conclusions (2013) on ‘The elimination and prevention of all forms of violence against women and girls’. The Commission also discussed its multi-year program of work. The nineday session includes a ministerial segment with round tables and other high level interactive di-
alogues, a general discussion, as well as interactive dialogues and panel discussions. Stakeholders organized many side events to draw attention to critical aspects of the work on gender equality. Details are available at: http://www.unwomen. org/en/csw/csw60-2016. Usually held for ten days in March, the session provides an opportunity to review progress towards gender equality and the empowerment of women, identify challenges, set global standards and norms and formulate policies to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment worldwide. The session is also a key opportunity for policy makers, advocates, researchers and activists to network and strategize, mobilize and plan new initiatives and actions to
further the cause of gender equality and women’s empowerment. But what is the role OF UN WOMEN? UN Women is the UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide. UN Women supports United Nations Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality, and works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programs and services needed to implement these standards. .http://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2016/3/ed-speechcsw60-opening#sthash. db3A6CKn.dpuf
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a Femme Vet Network, the First Women Veterans Conference, a platform that amplifies the voice of women veterans. Outreach Program Specialist Ayanna Ahmand said ”We seek to provide useful resources, personalized mentoring and valuable community connections women veterans needs to create and empowered journey toward wholeness.” She also said, “Our first conference seeks to deeply impact the lives
of women veterans in New York City through the delivery of custom individualized services that have been carefully crafted by team of caring professional women that understand the issues many women veterans face as they try to navigate services and benefits, such entrepreneurship, homeless prevention, professional development, and so much more.” The event was sponsor by Harlem Vet Center Walter Bridgers, Michell Heirs, Eric Glaude, and Hostos Community College
Ayanna Ahmand (Outreach Program Specialist)
(Bd. member Women Veterans Conference) Dr. Marcella Maxwell, USA Army Sgt. Felicia Parker, Retired USA Army Brigadier General Lory Sutton, Ayanna Ahmand (USA Army), Dewanda Sabbs (HERO4Veterans Program Coordinator)
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UniverSoul Circus Is Thrilling! By Linda Armstrong
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ly playing in the Bronx at 149th St. and Exterior St. Through over two decades of circus the public has come to know UniverSoul as a family circus that believes in strengthening the family and building up the children’s self-esteem. It’s a show that is multicultural, funny and very positive. Everyone looks
forward to the famous call and response—“When I say Big Top you say Circus.” We look forward to the enormous balls that come
out and are passed around. We look forward to the screaming competitions between the three sides of the audience. These staples are
no more hints. And then you also have the elephants. UniverSoul is hosted by the very funny and engaging team of Ringmaster Lucky, who hails from Johannesburg, South Africa and a UniverSoul original Zeke, the dancing, delightful sidekick. There is no circus that compares to UniverSoul in its wholesome, all-inclusive message, while it manages to give your family thrills you will NEVER forget! You need to take the entire family. The show will play in the Bronx through April 10, then move to Brooklyn and play April 12-24 and wind up in Queens—April 27May 15. Once you see the circus and you have experienced this year’s unique, frighteningly thrilling act, don’t tell your friends details about it. Let them experience it fresh for themselves!
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hen was the last time you went to a circus and was really shocked by what you saw? When was the last time you felt your heart pound and found yourself yelling to friends—What was that? Well you will be doing that when you go to see UniverSoul Circus, now in its 23rd year and current-
fantastic! Then, of course there’s the Soul Train Line where audience members compete—shaking their groove things. This is a show that showcases the audience in ways that no other circus does. And then there are the acts, which are multi-cultural and international. There are Olate Dogs from Chile, Ethiopian Pole climbers; Colombian aerialist, Chinese Bicyclists, of course the beloved Trinidadian and Tobago born dancers, limbo artists and stiltwalkers. There are also beautifully tattooed, muscular, toned Russian Bar performers from Cuba. This year there is a very incredible act in the circus which I’ve never seen done in this way before and I won’t say more than that. The thrills and fright that you will feel as you watch it is worth the admission price alone. The act is out of California. But,
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STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: POPULAR EXPRESSIONS ACROSS 1. Santa and Uncle Sam have this in common 6. Be in a cast 9. Plural of cecum 13. *”____ beaver” 14. *”Pitching ____” 15. Sacrificial spot 16. Less than 90 degrees 17. Grass bristle 18. Had in mind 19. *”Retail ____” 21. *”____ it” 23. Bruin legend Bobby 24. Forbidden fruit, e.g. 25. *”____, humbug!” 28. Ready and eager 30. Foot part 35. Mosque V.I.P. 37. Indian restaurant staple 39. Bodies 40. Part of cathedral
41. Binary digits code 43. Interest ____ 44. Writer behind a writer 46. Rodeo Drive tree 47. Cold War’s Warsaw Pact, e.g. 48. Protective embankment 50. *”You ____ what you sow” 52. King Kong, e.g. 53. Kick out 55. India’s smallest state 57. *Add this to injury? 60. *Disorderly person or thing 64. Ice cream amount 65. Roswell subject 67. Figure with vertex and rays 68. Coastal town in southern England 69. Animal’s nose 70. Leg of lamb 71. Actress Hathaway 72. *”A bird in the hand is worth ____ in the bush”
73. Cardinal compass point at 90 degrees, pl. DOWN 1. *”Don’t ____ around the bush” 2. *”To ____ his own” 3. Chills and fever 4. Old but in 5. Like rainy afternoon? 6. *”An apple a day keeps the doctor ____” 7. *”Don’t have a ____!” 8. Polynesian kingdom 9. Horsefly 10. Short for “and elsewhere” 11. C&H crop 12. Product of creativity 15. Quantity 20. Vital life, in Sanskrit 22. ____-Wan of “Star Wars” 24. Server on wheels 25. *”____-watch” a lot of TV 26. Wet nurses 27. *”Wreak ____” 29. Coarse file
31. Kind of apple, gritty and acidic 32. ____-____-la 33. Bar by estoppel 34. *”____ of cake” 36. Table in Mexico 38. African river 42. Idealized image 45. Group of performers 49. Afghan monetary unit 51. Thick soup 54. Dangerous movie trick 56. Plural of amnion 57. Desktop picture 58. Lunch time? 59. Worn from walking 60. Great Depression drifter 61. *Don’t put these into one basket 62. Vegas bandit 63. They make up a tennis match 64. R&R spot 66. “The ____. The Proud. The Marines”
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CAN DO TIP Week #20: Keep it Moving! Part II
52 CAN DO’S: Healthy Lifestyle Solutions for each week of the year “Ooh-oo child, things are gonna get easier” – Five Stairsteps,1970 Over the past couple of decades scientists have increasingly correlated exercise with reductions in stress, anxiety and depression and boosts in mood, self-esteem and even brain power! Below is my “Thank Heaven it’s only 7” minute workouts! Here’s how it works: (Round 1) Do each exercise for 60 seconds with 20 seconds of jumping jacks or running in place after each. Begin
(Round 2). Do each exercise for 45 sec. with 15 seconds of jumping jacks. STRETCH AND REST, you’re done –for now! Repeat entire sequence 2 – 3 times per day. Wall squats (“wall sits”) Benefits: Wall squats are excellent for strengthening the upper thigh muscles and core (your body’s center of gravity). Instructions: Stand with your back against a wall, feet hip-distance apart. Place your feet at a comfortable distance away from the edge of the wall (about 1 – 2 feet). Extend your arms forward as you bend your knees to slide your back down the wall until your legs are at a right angle (90 degrees), upper thighs parallel to the floor. Contract (squeeze) your abdominal muscles in toward your lower back. Your knees should
be directly over your ankle joints. Careful that your knees do not extend over or behind your toes, which means you might have to adjust your foot distance away from or back toward the wall. Want to strengthen your chest muscles, shoulders and arms without placing stress
on your back? Try wall push-ups! Stand about 2 – 3 feet away from a bare wall. (Hint: the further you are away from the wall, the more intense this exercise). Place your hands firmly on the wall, about shoulder width apart. Raise up on the balls
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of both feet. If this is too intense, simply keep your feet flat on the floor. Tuck your hips forward as you contract (squeeze) your abdominal muscles in toward your lower back. Slowly lean in toward the wall, bending your elbows. Lift yourself away from the wall, straightening your arms back to their original position. (Note: Try not to arch your back or stick out your backside. Keep your body in a straight, firm line and your hands glued to the wall. Kick-Butt Arm Press I love this exercise not only because it works your hamstrings like nobody’s business but has full body cardio-strength components making it an ideal stress buster. Extend your arms out to both sides and bend your elbows so that your palms are fac-
ing out; make a fist. Slowly kick your left heel back toward your butt. As you place your left foot back down on the floor, press your arms closed so that your elbows and forearms are touching (or as close to touching as is possible for you). Now kick the right heel back toward your butt as you open your arms. Press your arms closed as you lower your right foot down. Keep alternating and speed up butt kicks as you press your arms open and closed. Monifa Maat “The Healthy Motivator” is a certified fitness expert, nutrition activist and creator of Bed Aerobics Fitness Flow®, a faith-based, therapeutic fitness system for chronically ill and mobility challenged individuals. Email: Monifa@TheHealthyMotivator.com.
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he YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood is pleased to unveil Author Talks @ the Y. The new series, curated by Brian Garrick, celebrates leading thinkers and creators. All are invited to come to the inaugural event on Thursday,
April 7th at 7:00 pm at the Y. Washington Heights and Inwood is a growing destination for arts and culture; as a hub for the community, the Y is delighted to contribute to this movement by hosting talks with acclaimed authors Edmund White,
Ian Buruma, Dave Hill, and David Mikics. The series kicks off with Edmund White, author of the forthcoming Our Young Man, in conversation with Akhil Sharma. Like the rest of the events in the series, the conversation will be followed by a Q&A and a
book signing. “The Y offers a wide array of educational, recreational, and social services, so we’re excited to extend our programming to the literary arena,” said Deborah Katznelson, Chief Social Services Officer at the Y, “and the diverse lineup
guarantees a wide variety of issues will be touched upon.” New books by the authors cover: gay life in New York City; German-Jewish émigrés during WWI and WWII; humorous essays on father-son bonding; and, the exploration of writer Saul Bellow’s life and
work. “It’s an opportunity to spark conversations on a range of topics that are of interest to the community,” series curator Brian Garrick said. All are welcome to attend. Tickets are available at the door ($8 members / $10 non-members).
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to Bee Expo at the Villa Maria
Moms went home with a
Academy. This is located near the
‘Baby Bag’ of sponsored baby
Throggs Neck area of the Bronx.
goods for Mom and baby. There was an extensive snack offering all
Ms. Rhina Valentine, the wellknown local TV personality emceed the event. Rhina has a lot of
Mom Winning a Prize.
View of Expo.
Emcee Rhina Valentin.
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day, plus the favorite, non-alcoholic fruit drink cocktails, also known as “mommy mocktails.” Most
energy and brags that she herself is
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Registry, and various healthcare
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worth as much as $1,650, and oth-
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Art AIDS America Exhibition BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ TO on View at the Bronx Museum HOST AFFORDABLE HOUSING of the Arts Summer 2016 INFORMATION SESSION
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The Museum is also working with Visual AIDS—a New York-based organization that supports HIV+ artists and uses art to fight the disease—to create a vitrine in the Museum’s lobby that features work from the organization, including works on paper by artist Glenn Ligon. The Museum is planning a series of public programs that will explore topics relating to AIDS in collaboration with Visual AIDS, BronxWorks, New York African Film Festival, and other organizations. The Museum has also organized an Advisory Committee of artists, leaders in the Bronx, community organizers, and individuals involved with HIV/AIDS issues to work with the Museum on events, outreach, and programming. The Committee is chaired by artist, archivist, and activist Sur Rodney (Sur). “This exhibition traces for the first time how cultural expression has been influenced
by HIV/AIDS, exploring how artists have grappled with the devastation of AIDS from the beginning of the outbreak in the 1980s, to its insidious presence today,” said Holly Block, Executive Director of The Bronx Museum of the Arts. “These artists give voice to perspectives that are too often suppressed, and the exhibition reveals how they have changed both the history of art in America and the response to this disease.” Bronx Museum Director of Curatorial and Education Programs, Sergio Bessa, added, “The AIDS crisis has particular resonance in our region and in the Bronx, and we continue to feel the impact of HIV/AIDS. Through our presentation of this exhibition and a series of community engagement programs, we will promote dialog with our community on a topic that has been stigmatized for decades.”
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UD Regional Administrator Holly Leicht to Moderate Panel of City Officials, Housing Developers, and Community Organizations Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr invites the public to an upcoming workshop designed to help Bronx residents successfully apply for affordable housing. The event will feature a panel discussion moderated by HUD Regional Administrator Holly Leicht, who oversees federal housing programs throughout New York and New Jersey. Titled “Successfully Applying for Affordable Housing,” the event will take place on Wednesday April 13, 2016, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse, Bronx NY. “Affordable housing and its role in the future of our
borough and our city has been the topic of discussion across the city for years. We have seen considerable new development in our borough, and my office is working to make sure that this new development works for everyone. I invite all Bronxites interested in applying for a new apartment to come to this workshop, hear from our speakers and learn more about this process,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. “Finding affordable housing in New York City is a challenge under any circumstances, but it’s incumbent upon government at all levels to ensure that those most in need are aware of the resources that are available and understand how they can access those resources,” said Holly Leicht, HUD Regional Administrator for New York and New
Jersey. “HUD welcomes this opportunity to join Borough President Diaz, Jr. and many housing organizations to get the word out about how to navigate the process of identifying and applying for subsidized housing.” In addition to remarks from Borough President Diaz and Regional Director Leicht, attendees will hear from speakers representing New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, the New York City Housing Development Corporation, Phipps Houses, Bronx Pro Real Estate Management and the Fordham Bedford Housing Corporation. The event will also feature resource tables with one-on-one attention and materials related to housing matters and other services. Light refreshments will also be provided.
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his summer The Bronx Museum of the Arts will present Art AIDS America, the first exhibition to examine the deep and ongoing influence of the AIDS crisis on American art and culture. The exhibition will feature more than 125 works in a wide range of media dating from 1981 to the present day, by artists including Félix González-Torres, Derek Jackson, Kia Labeija, Annie Leibovitz, Robert Mapplethorpe, and Martin Wong. The exhibition, on view from July 13 through September 25, is organized by the Tacoma Art Museum in partnership with The Bronx Museum of the Arts. For this presentation, additional works from The Bronx Museum permanent collection will broaden the offering of artistic responses to the AIDS crisis by artists particularly connected to the Bronx, such as Willie Cole, Glenn Ligon, Whitfield Lovell, and others.
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n Saturday, March 26, the U.S. Wall Ball Association partnered with The City University of New York (CUNY) for its annual Prep For Success Handball Tournament at Dyker Beach Park Anthony Mosomillo Courts at Bay 8th Street and Cropsey Ave. in Brooklyn. The event featured more than 300 men and women, 21 years of age and younger, competing in Doubles Handball Tournaments. The event also featured guest speaker John Wallace, formerly of the New York Knicks; a 20-minute seminar on the importance of education and the resources available to apply for financial aid; and a donation of
Three Action Shots – Action from the Prep for Success tournament as more than 300 players competed for championship glory.
The Prep for Success 17 and under champions Ray Lu and Gay Luck.
300 backpacks from Heavenly Productions. Modell’s Sporting Goods also sponsored the event, providing more than $2,000 in gift cards. For more information on this event and future tournaments, go to www.wallballworld.com. – Photos Courtesy of the U.S. Wall Ball Association.
(l-r): Prep for Success 17 and under participants Michelle Wu and her doubles partner Michelle He (2nd place) and Shanae Cummings and her doubles partner Shkysi Cummings (1st place) pose with their trophies.
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts presents
Rhythm Revue: A Latin Soul Celebration April 9 Rhythm Revue: A Latin Soul Celebration, an evening of live music and DJing celebrating the musical genres of Latin Soul and Boogaloo, on Saturday, April 9,
2016 at 8pm. Presented in concert format and not as one of Hernandez’s traditional dance parties, the show will feature the “King of Latin Soul,” Joe Bataan. Tickets are $25 and can be
purchased at BrooklynCenter.org or by calling the Brooklyn Center box office at 718-951-4500. In the 1950s and ‘60s, African Americans in the United States listened to
various styles of music, including jump blues, R&B and doo-wop. Puerto Ricans in New York City shared these tastes, but they also listened to genres like mambo or cha-cha-chá and
bossa nova. There was a mixing of Puerto Ricans, Cubans, African Americans and others in clubs, whose bands tried to find common musical ground. Boogaloo was a result of this search, a marriage of many styles including Cuban son montuno, guaguancó, guajira, guaracha, mambo, and American R&B and soul. With lyrics sung in both English and Spanish, this highly danceable and distinctly urban form of music reflected the amazing multicultural fabric of New York City.
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QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT KATZ ALLOCATES $1 MILLION TO BUILD NEW GYM AND FITNESS SPACE FOR AUTISTIC KIDS Critical Funding to Expand Facility and Programs in Queens
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n recognition of World Autism Awareness Day (April 2), Borough President Melinda Katz today announced a $1 million allocation of her Fiscal Year 2017 discretionary capital funds toward the construction of a new, 3,800 squarefoot “Center for Physical Achievement” gymnasium and fitness space at the New York Families for Autistic Children (NYFAC) center in Howard Beach. Children diagnosed with autism and other related disorders often have a difficult time socializing in an or-
ganized play environment. Experts, however, say that recreational programs supervised by counselors using appropriate techniques can be very helpful in assisting children to develop, live healthy lifestyles and maximize potential. The allocation will help NYFAC complete its $2 million project to build the new addition, which will include specialized exercise equipment modified for people with special needs. The new space will also allow an expanded menu of recreational services and programs, including basketball, volleyball, tennis,
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kickball, aerobics, creative movement, yoga and wiffle ball. “All of our families including those who have children with an autism spectrum disorder – should get the investment of resources and facilities to help reach their full potential,” said Borough President KATZ. “If it’s good for families, it’s good for Queens.” “It’s an absolute blessing that NYFAC and our families have the support of Borough President Katz to assist and enable the individuals we serve and give them the ability to learn,
grant writing, balancing work commitments, studio time, refining an editing work all while using the current project to leverage other opportunities.Event to be held on Friday, April 8th, 6:30pmat Queens Council on the Arts, located at 37-11 35th Ave, Entrance on 37th St. Astoria, NY 11101. Admission: $10. QCA Members: Free
ident has been a tireless advocate for the rights of the families we support -- we are grateful for her commitment and proudly join her and the residents of Queens in commemorating this important day.” Today’s funding announcement comes one day before the 2016 World Autism Awareness Day, which is celebrated annually on April 2 in accordance with a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. Autism organizations around the world mark the day with unique fundraising and awareness-raising events.
orough President Melinda Katz’s Hurricane Relief Task Force today reviewed the progress of the work thus far in Queens by the City’s “NYC Build it Back” Program, which is dedicated to assisting homeowners, landlords and tenants in the five boroughs whose homes and properties were damaged by Hurricane Sandy of October 2012. Over 60 percent of Queens homeowners in the Build it Back program have been served thus far, according to the Mayor’s Office of Housing Recovery Operations (HRO), with construction completed on hundreds of more homes in the past year. “The Task Force –
including HRO and Build it Back – has done a steady job in conducting comprehensive outreach to Sandy-affected communities toward the rebuilding and resiliency efforts,” Borough President KATZ said. “A considerable amount of progress has taken place since Superstorm Sandy, the bulk of which since 2014 under the de Blasio administration. Much work still remains, however, and the Task Force continues to work together in close coordination with full community input. The city agencies on the Task Force have assured there will be no rest until all remaining items in the pipeline are complete.” Queens has the largest population of Build it Back
constructions and elevation/ rebuilds citywide. Queens neighborhoods most served under Build it Back have been Howard Beach, Belle Harbor, Breezy Point, Far R o c k a w a y - B a y s w a t e r, Rockaway Park and Arverne. A total of 3,962 Queens single-family homeowners who were impacted by Hurricane Sandy are active applicants under the Build it Back program, 60 percent of whom (2,389 homeowners) have been served thus far. Of the 2,389 Queens homeowners, 2,717 selected construction options through Build it Back; construction on 655 homes (24 percent) is now complete, up by 433 since May 2015 when Borough President Katz ap-
proved the amendment to the “Citywide Flood Resilience Text Amendment”, lifting the regulatory barriers that had previously burdened entire neighborhoods and prevented homes from fully rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy.. Of the 1,181 Queens homeowners (2,043 citywide) who selected the option to both repair and elevate their homes to comply with flood elevation standards, 28 have been completed to-date. Reimbursement checks have been issued to 2,254 Queens homeowners totaling $49.8 million (of the 5,555 totaling $109.5 million citywide) to cover the costs incurred in repairing their homes themselves.
Harlem Community Newspapers | April 7, 2016
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ty Services for the Autism Community (QSAC) for its after-school programs and the purchase of five specialized transport vans. “Autism Awareness Day helps to shed light on the need for person-centered services and supports for children and adults with autism and their families,” said QSAC CEO and Executive Director GARY MAFFEI. “With the support of Borough President Katz, QSAC has been able to enhance its programs to best meet the needs of the thousands of families we touch in Queens and throughout the City. The Borough Pres-
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QCA will present grant-winner Shervone Neckles who will provide a be-
develop and grow to maximize their potential,” said NYFAC President and CEO ANDREW BAUMANN. “The Center for Physical Achievement will be a place where children, teens and adults with ASDs can better learn to take care of their bodies as well as their minds. This will be the first center of its kind in Queens, one that will work on both the mind and body with equipment and personnel to support the entire family.” The allocation comes on top of Borough President Katz’s previous $305,000 allocation over the past two fiscal years toward Quali-
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