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47th Annual AUDELCO: Black Theatre’s Reunion and Awards! see page 9

Celebrate the Holidays with King of Salsa WILLIE COLON & Orchestra at Lehman see page 11

Jacob’s Restaurant Gives Back on Thanksgiving see page 14

New York Urban League provides 2.5 Million in college scholarships at the 33rd Annual Historically Black College and University Fair see page 17

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This Thanksgiving I felt like a stuff turkey - as usual.

Getting a meal is one thing most do not have to worry about during this holiday season. There were many free turkeys and trimmings given out and many churches, restaurants and organizations were offering free meals. Jacobs Restaurant has been serving free meals at their two locations on Thanksgiving Day for almost a decade. They serve the traditional Turkey and trimmings, however, they also offer many of the dishes they serve during a regular day.

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Racially Discriminatory Legislation and Policies Must Be Stopped The Unintended Consequences of a Menthol Cigarette Ban to Black America From pro-slavery laws to Jim Crow, to Prohibition, to racial profiling, to Stop-and-Frisk, history is clear: racist laws and discriminatory bans have been devastating for Black America.

Today, Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) and National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) have joined together with other African-American law enforcement executives to call on you - our readers in Black communities across the nation - to see the warning signs of yet another proposed racially discriminatory law: the menthol cigarette ban.

It is a well-known fact that over 85 percent of African Americans who smoke prefer menthol cigarettes. There is no factual basis to assert that a menthol cigarette ban will stop African Americans from smoking. In fact, the unintended consequences of such a raciallydiscriminatory ban will set the stage for more negative and more likely counterproductive interactions between law enforcement and African Americans.

While proponents argue that a menthol cigarette ban could encourage menthol cigarette smokers to quit smoking cold-turkey, another possible outcome could be extremely dangerous—the creation of an illicit market. If this happens, illegal sales of menthol cigarettes will likely be concentrated in communities of color, leading to a greater police presence, citations, fines, and arrests for selling a product that for the past 50 years has been legal.

Possible bans on menthol cigarettes are now being considered throughout the United States as add-ons to e-cigarette bans. It must be said that while FDA has deemed teen vaping an “epidemic,” there is no teen menthol cigarette epidemic. The fact is teen cigarette use has steadily been on the decline over the past decade.

Recently in New York, the mothers of Trayvon Martin and Eric Garner courageously issued a public statement warning against the consequences of a proposed menthol cigarette ban. Sybrina Fulton and Gwendolyn Carr stated, “When you ban a product sold mostly in Black communities, you must consider the reality of what will happen to that very same over-represented community in the criminal justice system.”

Law enforcement leaders like Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP), National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), Grand Council of Guardians, and National Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers (NABLEO) have stated countless times that a ban on menthol cigarettes will have unintended negative consequences, especially for African Americans.

Over the past 30 years, we have reduced tobacco consumption overall across this country by about 40 percent. And we did not do that with the criminal justice community. We did that with education, we did it with treatment, we did it from a health and educational perspective. Let’s continue with that. Let’s not do something that’s going to end up with these unintended consequences of increasing interaction between police and community members.

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Major Neill Franklin (Ret.), Executive Director of the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP): “I dedicated 34 years of my life to public safety, enforcing the laws that our legislators placed before me. That’s what cops do, and we trust that those laws are well thought out, studied and based upon sound data and evidence. As we begin to mirror the days of alcohol prohibition with tobacco bans, expect the violence and corruption that comes with the illicit market and add something else, the over criminalization of the black community.”

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Jiles Ship, President of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives – New Jersey (NOBLE): “Banning menthol cigarettes would be a 21st Century attempt at Prohibition, a past failure of government to restrict a previously legal product. As we learned with Prohibition, every time the government tries to ban something, it seems to cause other problems. And unfortunately, a menthol cigarette ban would be another example of government action that disproportionately disrupts the Black community.”

Charles Billips, National Chair Person of Grand Council of Guardians, “The first question I asked is how are they going to implement this ban on menthol cigarettes, knowing that a large number of Black and Brown people smoke menthol cigarettes? It would be best to educate the communities on the affect it has on our health instead of a ban enforced through Law Enforcement.”

As The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once prophetically said, “The time is always right to do what is right.” And the right thing to do for our families and communities and for all who stand for freedom, justice and equality is to speak out against all forms of racial discrimination and disproportionate law enforcement, as well as the systems, laws, bans and policies that perpetuate them.

Speak out against racism. Stand up against discrimination. Let your voices be heard.

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OP-ED: What I’m thankful for this season

By Ray Curry, Secretary-Treasurer, UAW

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e celebrated Thanksgiving last week. Pass the turkey, slow down on the stuffing, put the kids, nieces and nephews at another table so the adults can talk, leave room for the pumpkin pie and leave even more room for, as the word suggests, giving thanks.

So that’s what I want to do here. I want to give thanks for a human right that shaped our country throughout the 20th century and that made Thanksgiving possible for so many Americans who, like me, didn’t get here by way of the Mayflower. A human right that gives millions the time, the security, the good health and the ability to share this holiday with the people they love. Make that a globally recognized fundamental human right, and one written into our constitution that is known as Collective Bargaining.

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gaining doesn’t sound festive.

But believe me, Collective Bargaining is responsible for a whole lot of the festivities that we enjoy this holiday. Trade unions and the collective voice that they speak to management with, have brought about so much of what we now take for granted. The 40-hour work week, for example, was almost 70 hours until unions rolled their sleeves up and said life also calls for family and R and R time.

Likewise, organized labor, not management, introduced the idea of weekends, paid vacation, sick days and paid holidays such as aforementioned Turkey Day. Union bargainers negotiate what wages will be set at, how safe a workplace environment must be, the healthcare provided you, the retirement you can look forward to. Oh, and the children at the kid’s table? Unions pushed for the child labor laws that put them in chairs asking for second helpings instead of on a bench sewing shoes for countless hours a day.

What’s more, unions and those they bargain for are as diverse as America is. Because of Collective Bargaining, auntie’s mashed potatoes get passed down a long table.

According to a recent report from the Economic Policy

Institute, an independent, nonprofit think tank that researches the impact of economic trends and policies on working people in the United States, roughly 10.6 million of the 16.3 million workers covered by a union contract are women and/or people of color: • About two-thirds (65.4 %) of workers age 18 to 64 and covered by a union contract are women and/or people of color.

• Almost half (46.3 %) are women.

• More than a third (35.8 %) are black, Hispanic, Asian, or other non-white workers.

• Black workers are the most likely to be represented by unions: 14.5 % of black workers age 18 to 64 are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, compared with 12.5 % of white workers and 10.1 % of Hispanic workers.

Union workers are increasingly better educated.

More than half (54.5 %) of workers age 18 to 64 and covered by a union contract have an associate degree or more education.

• Two out of five (42.4 %) have a bachelor’s degree or more education.

I am proud to say, at my Thanksgiving table the col-

lective bargainers I am personally most thankful for are my brothers and sisters at the UAW. As I write this during this bargaining season, we have ratified contract agreements with General Dynamics and Ford Motor Company, and took to the streets to get new contracts with Mack Truck and General Motors — sometimes justice and better working conditions means a picket line. I was so proud of my union family who stood strong on that line and showed Mack Truck and GM, once again, the power of our solidarity. We saw a historic outpouring of public support as well for the sacrifices our brothers and sisters made on those picket lines in the cold, rain and heat. Our negotiated contracts protected wages, health care and retirement benefits and job security.

Our institution is steeped in the history of how America’s middle class was fought for and forged with roots going back to the Great Depression.

So, this is the perfect season to be thankful for unions across the land, for my UAW, and for the right of Collective Bargaining. Ours is a land of plenty — Unions work for all to share in its bounty.

Happy Thanksgiving.

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Crafts at the Cathedral Bright Sheng (December 5) Dapper Dan Day (December 9) (Dec 6-8) Free Weekly Live En- Santa December 5 tertainment Santa Claus is coming 6:30-9:00pm ● Harlem Shake (100 to the Museum of the City CBFS: The Black AthW. 124th St): Fri, 7-10pm- of New York! He’s here to lete in the Freedom Open Mic with Live Musi- spread the Holiday cheer Struggle cians for 4 consecutive SaturBlack athletes have ● Mist Harlem (46 days starting November long propelled the quest W. 116th St): Th starting 30 through December 21 for racial equality and at 8pm- Live Music; Fri, from 10 am–6 pm. Don’t social justice; and long 10pm-2am- Live Jazz miss this opportunity to been criticized for their ● Lenox Sapphire (314 take your photo with Sanfreedom fighting. Join Lenox Ave): Th starting at ta and let him know what sportswriter Dave Zirin, his7-11pm- Live Jazz you’re wishing for this torian Louis Moore, and ● Chez Lucienne (308 Holiday season. (Please legendary athlete and Lenox Ave): Fri & Sat, remember to bring your activist Wyomia Tyus in a 7-10pm- Live Blues own camera.) 1220 Fifth discussion of the last half ● Savanna Raes Har- Ave. FREE with Museum century of black male lem (2070 ACP Jr. Blvd): admission. and female athletes in Fri, 9-11pm- : Live R&B the freedom struggle. and Soul December 5-21 Schomburg Center. 515 ● Maison Harlem (341 11:00am, 7:30pm Malcolm X Blvd. FREE with Saint Nicholas Ave.): Sun A Christmas Carol in RSVP. 5-8pm, Live Jazz Vocalist Harlem Lady Leah Set in present-day HarDecember 5 7:30pm ● Red Rooster (310 lem, this holiday treasure Carnegie Hall CityMalcolm X Blvd) Mon (Hip is dramatized with CTH’s wide: The Baylor Project Hop); Tues (Live Blues); signature style of infusWhen The Baylor ProjThur-Sun (Live ing classic works with an ect performs, you’ll see Jazz),starting at uptown flair. Ebenezer why the husband-and7:30pm Scrooge is a real estate wife team of vocalist ● Patrick’s Place (2836 mogul who has made his Jean Baylor and drumFrederick Douglass Blvd.) fortune at the expense of mer Marcus Baylor has Th 6-10pm (Live Jazz with others in Harlem. Scrooge been nominated for two Caribbean foregoes using his wealth Grammy Awards. Deeply Cuisine); Sun, 11am- to affect positive change rooted in jazz—Jean has 4pm (Jazz and Sunday within his Harlem com- performed with such stars Brunch) munity and instead lives as Marcus Miller and Bust● El San Juan Restau- a life of miserly solitude. er Williams, while Marcus rant (1429 5th Ave) Sun That is, until three unex- is a former member of the 11am-4pm (Sunday pected visitors arrive on legendary YellowjackBrunch with DJ music) Christmas Eve to show ets—their eclectic musihim that the value of cal style is also steeped Now Until Dec 22 family and the impact of in gospel, blues, and soul. :00-1:45pm cooperation will lead to Whether it’s a soulful balYeti, Set, Snow! a healthy, thriving and lad or an up-tempo clasYeti, Set, Snow! – an prosperous community. sic, The Baylor Project will original story and mari- Aaron Davis Hall. 135th uplift you. Harlem Stage. onette show produced and Convent Avenue. 150 Convent Ave. FREE.

by City Parks Founda- $35. tion – will be making its December 6-8 anticipated return to the December 5 8:00pm 23rd Annual Crafts at Swedish Cottage MariBright Sheng the Cathedral onette Theatre. Perfect Hear Bright Sheng, piAttend the 23rd Annufor families with young ano and conductor per- al Crafts at the Cathedral children ages 3 - 8, this form at the Miller Theatre. event for a beautifully winter adventure with Bright Sheng is one of the curated arts and crafts puppetry and music is foremost composers of show in the Cathedral perfect for getting into our time. His emotional- Nave. The Cathedral of the winter holiday spirit. ly-driven music ranges St. John the Divine. 1047 Swedish Cottage Mari- from dramatic to lyrical, Amsterdam Ave. $8-$10. onette Theatre. Central with strong influences of Show the postcard at the Park. $8-$12. the folk and classical mu- door for $2 off! sic of Eastern and Central Now Until Dec 21 Asia. 2960 Broadway at December 6 10:00-6:00pm 116th Street. $20.

6:00-10:00pm Holiday Photos with First Fridays: Black Tie

Rent Party Remix (Dec 7) “Schomburg Angel” Holiday Edition This special event will celebrate the spirit of giving, and their 95year history of preserving and presenting global black history and culture through their vast archival collections that are accessed across the world. Ring in the holiday season at this lavish cocktail affair that includes catered hors d’oeuvres by famous Melba’s Restaurant in Harlem and complimentary glasses of champagne from 6 pm to 7 pm.Groove the night away with beats by DJ Kobs & DJ Manny O, the evening’s special guest host, Musa Jackson and his Angels. It will be mc’d

by Raymond P. Lewis Events,we’ll also have a special performance by new R&B sensation Malkalm who will be doing his new songs and a holiday favorite! 515 Malcolm X Blvd. $45.

December 6 9:00am Women and LongTerm Care Please join The Greater New York Links, Inc. Community Partnership for their program, Women and Long Term Care.

Presenters will be Attahjundwe Obiajulu, CFP, CLU,CLTC, Private Wealth Advisor and Jeanna E. Hussey, Esq., Elder Law Attorney at Abyssinian Baptist Church Golden Life Ministry. This should be an informational and excellent program.

Breakfast and lunch will be served. Abyssinian Baptist Church. 132 W 138th Street. FREE. December 7 7:30-10:30pm A Renaissance Rent Party Remix Actor/Playwright/ Storyteller Daniel Carlton creates a world from archival historical invitations to dramatize

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Harlem history from the 1920’s–1960’s using the settings of the various parties. Come experience an ever changing Harlem as we wait for Langston Hughes to arrive. From returning soldiers to Garveyites to Socialites, church ladies, deacons and politicos, Harlem has been referred to as the epicenter of Black Culture during the 1900’s, The Harlem Renaissance took place during a time of virulent racism and rich artistic expression. Who were the hosts and the guests of these infamous rent parties? Come meet some of the colorful characters imagined and historical.

The evening concludes with a dance party featuring Harlem’s own DJ Ness Digital. Harlem Stage. 150 Convent Ave. $15.

December 7 11:00-12:00pm On Your Mark Play with color and texture as you paint an abstract work of art, much like the artist Frank Bowling. Create a composition on canvas using unusual “brushes” like combs and toothbrushes! Engage with your little one as they explore mark making and color! NYPL Harlem Library. 9 West 124th Street. FREE. December 7 1:00-2:00pm Books, Authors & Kids!

Featuring Kathy Z. Price Join children’s book author and poet Kathy Z. Price for an interactive storytelling of her award-winning picture book, The Bourbon Street Musicians. Create your own musical instrument in this fun family workshop that celebrates literature, visual art and music!

George Bruce NYPL. 518 W 125th Street. FREE with RSVP.

December 7 1:00-3:00pm Schomburg Screening: Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools Join the Schomburg Center for a screening of Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools and talkback with Dr. Monique W. Morris, Ed.D. PUSHOUT: THE CRIMINALIZATION OF BLACK GIRLS IN SCHOOLS is a feature-length documentary that takes a close look at the educational, judicial and societal disparities Black girls face in the United States. Inspired by the groundbreaking book of the same name by the renowned scholar, Monique W. Morris, Ed.D, the documentary confronts the ways in which the misunderstanding of Black girlhood has led to excessive punitive discipline which in turn disrupts one of the most important factors in their lives, their education.

Schomburg Center. 515 Malcolm X Blvd. FREE. December 9 6:30-8:30pm Heritage: Daniel “Dapper Dan” Day Join the Schomburg Center for an in depth conversation with Harlem son and vanguard of Hip Hop fashion, Daniel “Dapper Dan” Day. HERITAGE is a series that explores the life of living icons whose work has left a lasting impact on popular culture. A pop up exhibition of archival fashion, images, and papers will be available in our Langston Hughes Lobby and Media Gallery. Schomburg Center.

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47th Annual AUDELCO: Black Theatre’s Reunion and Awards!

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Stephen C. Byrd received the Special Pioneer Award at the 47th Annual AUDELCO Awards

Danielle Brooks; featured actor in a musical—Chuck Cooper; and choreography—Camille A. Brown.

“The Secret Life of Bees,” from the Atlantic Theater Company followed with four VIV Awards for best musical; LaChanze tied for lead actress in a musical; outstanding musical director-- Jason Hart; and featured actress in a musical— Eisa Davis. The Nuyorican Poet Café’s production of “The Haunting of Lin Manuel Miranda” received three VIV Awards for featured actress in a play—Roz Fox; featured actor in a play— Robert Turner; and costume design—Carolyn Adams.

There was such a rich offering of substantial productions this season and many walked out with a VIV. They included “Native Son” from the Acting Company which tied for best play. Black Spectrum Theatre’s “Reunion in Bartersville” won best revival of a play. “Caroline, or Change”

from the Astoria Performing Arts Center won best revival of a musical. Jessica Frances Dukes won lead actress in a play for her portrayal of Vera Stark in the Signature Theatre Company production of “By The Way, Meet Vera Stark”. Keith Randolph Smith received the VIV for lead actor in a play for the Rattlestick Company production of “Lockdown.” The VIV for solo performance went to Richarda Abrams for her performance in “First by Faith: The Life of Mary McLeod Bethune.” David Wright won the VIV for sound design for his work on “The Savage Queen.”

Justin Ellington tied with Wright also receiving the VIV in sound design for his work on “Fireflies.”

In addition to the Awards for the amazing theater that graced the stage this season, were the special awards presented. Grace Jones Lifetime Achievement Awards were given to Woodie King Jr., founder of New Federal Theatre, a writer, director and producer and Barbara Montgomery, actor, writer,

The creative of “The Secret Life of Bees” receive the AUDELCO for Best Musical.

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and director. Board of Director Awards were given to the late playwright and poet, Ntozake Shange and sound designer, playwright, composer, radio drama producer/director, actor—David D. Wright. To celebrate the power of Shange, original actresses from productions of “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow is Enuf” performed from the piece. Sarita Allen, Carol Maillard, Ruthana Grave McQueen, Elizabeth Van Dyke and Robbie McCauley thrilled the audience.

Special Pioneer Awards were bestowed upon lead Black Broadway Producers and founders of Front Row Productions, Stephen C. Byrd and Alia Jones-Harvey. They have produced Broadway productions that feature Black cast and

mixed race cast including, “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” “A Streetcar Named Desire,” “A Trip to Bountiful,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “Eclipsed,” “The Iceman Cometh,” “American Son,” “Paramour,” and currently “Ain’t Too Proud.”

An Outstanding Achie­ ve­ ment Award was given to director Kenny Leon.

Leon has directed numerous Broadway productions including “American Son,” “Children of a Lesser God,” “A Raisin in the Sun,” “The Mountaintop,” “Stickfly,” “Gem of the Ocean,” “Radio Golf,” and “Fences.”

Composer/lyricist/playwright/librettist/actress/ director Mick Grant was given the Legacy Award.

Grant has been part of 18 productions, including her musical “Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope,” “Your

Arms Too Short To Box With God,” “Working,” and “Eubie[JA1] .” She is also a Grammy, Drama Desk and Outer Critic Circle Award winner. Melba Moore performed a song in a tribute to her friend. This year’s Rising Star was Raif-Henok, an actor and dancer and son of Rhonda Ross and Rodney Kendrick. He was given the award by last year’s winner—Chinua Baraka Payne.

The Curtain Call brought the audience to their feet and was followed

by AUDELCO President Jackie Jefferies remembering the founding voices of AUDELCO--Vivian Robinson, Fred Powell, Mary Davis and her predecessor Grace L. Jones. One thought that we were all left with, make sure to support Black theatre and keep us telling our stories!

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lack theatre excellence was front and center at the 47th Annual Vivian Robinson AUDELCO Awards, held on November 18 at Tribeca Performing Arts Center at 199 Chambers Street. This year the theme was “The Legacy Continues…” and that it did. It was an evening that placed a spotlight on all that is exceptional and loved in Black theatre from the storyline, to the actors, directors and technical staff.

Black theatre is a rich tapestry and one that needs to be recognized, appreciated and rewarded, and rewarded it was.

The AUDELCO Awards were hosted by Jerome Preston Bates and Rhonda Ross and it was a glorious event.

Finding its way to the top of the heap was New Federal Theatre’s “Looking For Leroy”, which received six VIV Awards, tying for best play; outstanding ensemble performance; playwright— Larry Muhammad; director of a play—Petronia Paley; set design—Chris Cumberbatch and lighting design— Antoinette Tynes. The Public Theatre’s production at the Delacorte Theatre in Central Park of “Much Ado About Nothing,” earned five VIV Awards for director of a musical—Kenny Leon; lead actor in a musical—Grantham Coleman; lead actress in a musical—

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ART & CULTURE

The Christmas Card Printmakers

by Stacey Ann Ellis

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he story of the first “real” Christmas card is one worth telling.

It was the idea of England’s Sir Henry Cole but the artists who made his idea a popular reality were John Callcott Horsley and Louis Prang. First Cole, an aristocrat, contracted his artist friend John Callcott to bring his idea to life. The artist designed a triptych with the center illustration showing a family dinner flanked on both sides by people helping the poor. Underneath the family table illustration is a cloth draped with the words “A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year to You”. That greeting has shown it’s staying power since it has been 175 years since that first card was

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printed. The design was not without controversy, since children appeared to be enjoying drinking something in a glass. Cole and Callcott were accused of influencing underage drinking. Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol was published in 1843. It had such an impact one can only imagine that it helped spur the Christmas Card along. Previously it had

been a tradition of Victorian society to “party” via banquets and write lengthy letters to family and friends during the holiday season.

That was England.

30 years later, Louis Prang, a Prussian immigrant printed the first Christmas Card in the United States.

Louis Prang like John Callcott Horsley was an established printmaker, having

The First Christmas Card

learned the art from his business partner Juluis Mayer.

The card was different than its British counterpart. It was simple. A painting of a single flower and the words “Merry Christmas”.

In spite of all of this interesting history, it really took

the Christmas Card a while to take off. And take off it did. Now, in this modern age, over 2 billion Christmas Cards are sent annually as well as 500 million e-cards. It also birthed an artistic genre that thousands of artists and writers have

participated in. The birth of the Christmas Card 175 years ago was basically the birth of the greeting card industry.

One simple idea birthed an industry. What creative ideas do you have that may be your legacy?

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e all know older people who have fallen – and been shaken up, broken a bone, or even fatally injured because of the fall. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in every four Americans falls each year: that’s one adult

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The number of people over 65, even over 100, is growing rapidly. These are the age groups most likely to fall and for whom fall prevention is the top priority this fall.

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Jacob’s Restaurant Gives Back on Thanksgiving

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n a brisk afternoon of November 28th, 2019, lines formed at both Jacob’s Soul Food Restaurant locations in Harlem, for the annual Thanksgiving meal giveaway, which started in 2010.

Rashid Niang, the co-owner of Jacob’s Restaurant, immigrated to the United States from Senegal in 1988. He held various positions at Manna’s Restaurant from 1999 to 2009, where he met his wife, Trinidadian immigrant Kim Lum Chan Niang, who is the co-owner of Jacob’s Restaurant. The couple opened the first Jacob’s Restaurant in 2009, located on 373 Lenox Avenue, naming the restau-

rant after Rashid’s father.

The second restaurant was opened in 2010, located on 2695 Frederick Douglass Blvd.

Speaking on the annual Thanksgiving meal giveaway and what it means to him, Rashid said “It is a way to say thank you to all of my customers. It’s a long process and hard work. But, we do it with a smile. It makes me feel great. It’s a way to tell the Harlem community, thanks for what you have done for me.”

Pastor Edward Oliver Jr. a volunteer in attendance spoke on Rashid Niang’s character saying “It’s a blessing that this man can serve free meals in two locations - serving his community. He doesn’t have to do it, his heart is big. He’s

l-r Rashid and Kim Niang with their 2 children & Pastor Davis.

a blessing, not only on this day but in general. He makes his presence known and he knows the people.

This is a blessing, he could be making money on this day, but he’s not doing that.

He has a heart for the people. We pray that people understand that and continue to patronage this business.”

Rashid Niang has con-

tinually been active in the community. He has an ongoing relationship with both First Baptist Church and Blessed Trinity Baptist Church, which had several volunteers at each Jacob’s Restaurant location for Thanksgiving.

Princess Jenkins, the owner of the clothing boutique, The Brownstone, has

volunteered at Jacobs on Thanksgiving along with her husband Polo Green, owner of Harlem Masters, for seven years. Speaking on the importance of the event, she said “Jacobs has been a long-time sponsor of women in the Black nonprofit organizations. It’s a way to assist him in feeding the community. It’s about a circle, we all have to hold hands to complete the circle that helps to develop Harlem.”

David Taylor, manager and chef of Jacob’s restaurant on Frederick Douglas, spoke on the preparation for the event, saying “It

takes us a few days. Three to four days. In the morning [Thanksgiving] we come in, we’re here from four o’clock in the morning, so we can let people in by eleven.”

Over 800 people were fed at Jacob’s Restaurants on Thanksgiving day. Each person received trays for hot food and the salad bar, along with a beverageand dessert . Rashid, Kim and their children, staff members and volunteers all contributed to the success of the event, giving back to Harlem and more importantly, giving thanks.

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New York Urban League provides 2.5 Million in college scholarships at the 33rd Annual Historically Black College and University Fair

(left to right) Arva Rice, President New York Urban League; Manhattan Borough President Gail Brewer: Assemblyman Al Taylor

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This year’s Fair offered students access to more than 50 HBCU admissions representatives, alumni, and staff, along with college and scholarship resources from organizations like the College Board and other notable associations. There also were workshops and guest speakers with a focus on helping students gain the knowledge and tools to navigate the higher education process.

For qualified seniors, a number of schools offered onsite admissions, fee waivers, and scholarships. To date, 1513 students were admit-

ted on-site, 2,358 fees were waived, more than $2,534,000 were awarded in scholarships and 489 students were offered scholarships.

“This year’s fair was the largest in recent history. We know that our community has had a renewed interest in HBCU and we are thrilled to be able to provide the unique opportunity to interact with the college admissions officers and recruiters. Providing students with access to higher education opportunities is one of the most important things we do for our children at the New

York Urban League,” Arva Rice President and CEO New York Urban League.

All students were encouraged to pre-register for the best access to schools, workshops and all aspects of the fair which allowed for the record number of acceptances and scholarships awarded. More than 5,000 students participated in this year’s Fair. All students were required to register individually so that schools would have access to student information for on-site admissions and/or future enrollment communication.

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he New York Urban League, NYUL, hosted its 33rd Annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fair on November 16th. This Fair was presented in partnership with the Malcolm Bernard HBCU College Fair Tour, Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park and the New York Urban League Young Professionals with sponsorship from Assurant, UPS and AARP. Special guests included State Assemblyman Al Taylor and Manhattan Borough President Gail Brewer.

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Make Small Business Saturday More Than a One-Time Event

By Quint Studer

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ovember 30, 2019, was Small Business Saturday®.

Starting in 2010, American Express designated this day—the Saturday after Thanksgiving each year— to encourage people to “Shop Small.” The financial services company reports that since the commemoration began, “Consumers have reported spending an estimated $103 billion across all Small Business Saturdays combined.”

As a community revitalization expert, I welcome every chance to shine a spotlight on the small businesses and local entrepreneurs who make up the economic engine of most small and mid-size towns and cities.

Days like Small Business Saturday can help business owners get face time with

customers who might not normally shop there. And consumers get to see what they might be missing—the personal connections and experiences they may not always get from online or big box retailers.

Still, shopping small and local can and should be more than a symbolic oneday-a-year event. Anyone who wants a stronger, more vibrant community needs to support their small businesses every day. They are the key to economic revitalization. They play a vital role in creating the “sense of place” that gives a community its competitive advantage.

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses create two out of every three net new jobs in the private sector. What’s more, over half of all Americans own or work for a small business.

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There’s a symbiotic relationship between residents and small business owners. They really need each other. Small businesses provide jobs and keep the dollars circulating locally.

Their owners have an active and personal interest in the well-being of the community. They live there. Their kids go to school there.

They care about what happens.

When wealth is created, business owners are more likely to turn around and reinvest in the community.

In fact, small businesses have a far more important role in their communities than ever before. The old “pillars”—big institutions like banks, hospitals, media outlets, and other businesses—are no longer locally owned. The executives who work for them play a critical short-term role in the community, but often they’re

not there for the long haul.

It’s no longer a given that they’ll retire there. So small business leaders must step in to fill this leadership void.

A few decades ago, the owners of these “pillar” businesses were committed to keeping their communities vibrant. They knew their economic health depended on it. But now that the owners of these former “pillars” live elsewhere, they just don’t have the same intimate connection to the community.

It makes sense for small businesses to take the lead in pulling communities out of the economic slump many have been in for years. When communities are vibrant, there are more high-paying jobs, and people can afford to shop.

Quality of life improves.

There’s more money for schools and programs that lift people out of poverty.

Everyone wins.

That’s what happened in Pensacola, which in recent years has seen a surge in new businesses and explosive growth in property values. Small businesses have galvanized into a solid group, and they take an active role in the leadership of the community.

The city’s business leaders mentor new entrepreneurs. They’ve put systems in place to ensure that all small business owners are well trained in the leadership skills they need to thrive long-term. And successful small businesses give back. Hopefully other communities will use Pensacola’s journey as a blueprint.

Many small businesses have made their commitment to their local community part of their brand. This is what customers want.

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By William A. Rogers s New York State moves closer to legalizing the recreational use of Marijuana, the question that is yet to be answered is what will be the economic Impact of that legislation on Harlem and other urban communities throughout New York State. The New York Chapter of the NAACP and Manhattan Community Board 10 hosted a Marijuana Economic Forum on Monday November 25th at Touro College to encourage more community involvement in addressing that question.

Special recognition awards were given to four trailblazers

who have taken leadership positions in the development of community awareness, support and advocacy for making sure that the language in the States cannabis legalization legislation provide economic benefits to the urban communities who were victimized by unjust and many times racist marijuana laws.

Leslie Stone “Let’s Talk Cannabiz”, Regina Smith “Harlem Business Alliance”, Yasmin Hurston “NYC Minority Alliance” and Julian Hill “We Rise to Legalize” were the four trailblazers recognized by the NAACP. The program began with the showing of “Grass is Greener” a Netflix documentary that focuses on the decades of

politics and racism which was the foundation of the criminalization of Marijuana.

I was clear about the role economics played in the early marijuana propaganda campaigns funded by wealthy businessmen. The campaign was to prevent the commercial use of Hemp in making paper and clothing, but marijuana (Reefer Madness) was an easier target .

Both Marijuana and Hemp are cannabis plants.

The Grass is Greener film shows how racism was also used in the government’s move to criminalization cannabis making it a schedule 1 drug.

(Schedule 1 drugs are addictive and have no medical benefit).

The film showed that due to the

political awareness movements of the 1960’s the government ignored research that proved that the medical use of marijuana could be beneficial and contradicted early propaganda and misinformation about marijuana.

Marijuana became a weapon to imprison young people who were in the anti-war movements and the political unrest in urban communities. For over four decades people of color blacks in particular were subjected to criminal persecution for small amounts of marijuana in disproportionate numbers compared to whites.

The question the Grass is Greener film presented was “now that the truth about can-

nabis is out and the medical and recreational use of Cannabis is projected to produce billions of dollars “what happens to the urban communities that were politically and racially victimized for so many years”? After the film and the awards that question was addressed by the awardees.

Regina Smith talked about HBA’s position to have language in the marijuana legalization bill that is being developed by the state to include items such as money set asides to assist urban communities to create cannabis related businesses in their community, criminal records expunged for arrest due to small amounts of marijuana and special business advantages

for community residents interested in getting in the cannabis industry Each awardee agreed that it will be important for urban community residents to get involved in efforts to assure that cannabis legalization legislation is focused on providing economic opportunities for Harlem residents and residents in urban communities across New York State.

If you have Netflix I strongly suggest watching “Grass is Greener” if you are interested in additional information on the Mid-Manhattan’s position of this subject call 212 7492323 or send an email to mmbnaacp@aol.com.

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A life coach is someone you build a partnership with to help you increase areas in your life; someone who’s there for you through life’s most difficult and challenging times; a person who has the skills and knowledge to assist with guiding you through ambivalence and help you to see things differently; someone who can support with finding passion and purpose in one’s life, as well as refine your approach and help you achieve your goals and dreams.

I am a firm believer that everyone can benefit from life coaching. Most successful people have multiple coaches - one for every area of their life. There are many areas coaches can specialize in - relationship coaching, business coaches, health coaches, and life coaching which to me is the core of coaching. Coaches assist their clients with creating a compelling vision, as well as designing the goals and objectives to help that vision become a reality. Research has shown that companies and businesses have double in revenue after hiring a life coach, and individuals are more likely to live a life of purpose and fulfillment after investing in coaching. A good Coach will bring the best out of their client and hold their client accountable until their goal or goals are accomplished. The return on investment when it comes

to coaching is priceless. My philosophy is, this world will be a better place if everyone knows their purpose in life, because there will be less jealousy and envy as people will be more focus on fulfilling their purpose in life, and that’s when the life coach comes in. I Look at a life coach as a personalized human form angel.

But remember that your life coach cannot make your dreams and goals come true without your hard work and dedication. Coaching is a team effort.

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That’s what happens when you choose a mate: you get another set of parents, new siblings, aunts and uncles and, of course, any children your beloved might have and any you might want in the future. That’s the way we build families today, the details of which, says Nefertiti Austin in“Motherhood So White,” depend on the color of your skin.

As a child, Nefertiti Austin basically had to raise herself: her parents had drugs, alcohol, deals to make and better things to do. It was

common, therefore, for Austin and her brother to stay with their grandparents; after their father went to jail and their mother quietly left California, the stay became permanent.

Says Austin, raising a child you’re somehow related to, or taking in a kid whose family you know is common in the Black community. Adoption is not, which is why she had to deflect negative comments when she announced her plans to adopt a Black baby.

The process took time: Austin attended classes to become a certified foster mother first, with the end goal of adoption. She’d decided on the gender of the child

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Her son, August, arrived in late summer, 2008.

Eager to be the best mother possible, Austin scoured the local library for books on mothering for Black women, and found nothing. Everything seemed written by and for white women, who didn’t have to tell their sons about DWB, who didn’t have to tolerate strangers that assumed single motherhood and welfare went hand-inhand, and who wouldn’t have to explain racism to a preschooler. While “there is nothing more universal than a mother’s love for her child,”

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Black mothers have different issues to deal with.

And so, this book came inpart from Austin’s frustration.

The most curious thing, though, is that hers may become a reader’s frustration, too.

As a memoir, this book is very good: author Nefertiti Austin writes about how she overcame a life that nearly made her a statistic, with the help of two loving grandpar-

ents who raised her as if they were her birth parents. Austin goes on to tell why she cast

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aside cultural norms in order to forge the path she knew was best for her, and to become the mother she should have had herself.

Again, it’s very good – but it’s also of little help to a reader who is looking for solid advice on dealing with her own unique journey to motherhood as a woman of color. There’s so much more that could have been in this book, but wasn’t, and some of it might have helped educate those of whom Austin is critical.

Still, there’s a certain undeniable comfort in her story, and that could be valuable to the right reader. For her only, add “Motherhood So White” to the scant list of parenting books for women of color, and memoir + advicecould make a good package.

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