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YOU CAN USE! Congratulations to all the 2019 Graduates.

A special congratulations to those Moorehouse grads who are getting their college loans paid for. Graduating debt-free will give them an opportunity to thrive and create hundreds of financial stable households in the Black Community. Thank you Mr. Smith for your generousity. We are gratefull to have people like you who will reach back and make a difference.

I hope I see the day when many others will follow in your footsteps.

The video from our “Women Uptown Business Owners” event we held on March 21st is now on our website as well as a slide from our Disney experience with the Dreamers Academy. Check it out on our website:www.harlemcommunitynews.com. You can read past issues of the Harlem Community News on our website: Friend us on facebook and follow us on instagram and twitter.

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NYC Multicultural Festival- Building a Safer City through Cultural Celebration

By Marisol Rodríguez

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oyce Adewumi was concerned about the hate crimes increasing in the city she loves. “Puerto Ricans on Dominicans, Africans against African Americans,” she recalled. In an effort to reduce hate crimes and increase appreciation of the cultural diversity in the city Adewumi under her nonprofit New York African Chorus Ensemble (NYACE) organized the first NYC Multicultural Festival in 2009.

“I thought about the festival as a way we can learn from each other and celebrate cultural diversity rather than use it as something that causes tension or hate,” said Adewumi.

Now celebrating its 10th year the NYC Multicultural Festival will be held June 1, from 12:00- 6:00pm on St. Nicholas Ave btw. 141st and 145th streets, and on June 8, from 11:00am6:00pm, at Jackie Robinson Park, 85 Bradhurst Avenue and 148th Street.

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This year NYACE partnered with the NYPD 30th Precinct, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, St. James Presbyterian Church, Harlem School for the Arts and other government officials and charitable organizations to produce the festival.

The festival will feature vendors selling food from around the world and activities in front of the Harlem School of the Arts for children, like Guatemalan doll making and Japanese origami. Harlem School of the Arts will be open for children and families to learn more. The NYPD will also bring out their rock climbing wall for the kids.

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festival in Harlem for a purpose, to attract those who have never had the chance to experience Harlem: “I live here and I work here. It’s time for people to come to our community and see its beauty.”

She shared a story of a Bangladeshi man she met at a multicultural festival from Jackson Heights who had been in NYC for 40 years, but never visited Harlem because of stereotypes he heard like it being a “filthy” and “dangerous” community. “It represents the negative perception people have of black and brown people who make up Harlem. We are challenging these negative ideas,” said Adewumi.

The festival will include

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performances by award winning groups like Niall O’Leary School of Irish Dance Academy, Ayazamana Ecuadorian Dance Group, Ballet Nepantla (Spain), New York Chinese Cultural Center, Capulli (Mexico), Chae (Columbia), Garima Gyawali (Nepal) Lisanigu Bodoma (Caribbean), Uptown Dance Company and many more.

Adewumi noted the help that interns play in making the festival happen. She expressed excitement to work with these young people. She has had international interns from South Korea, and this year from French Guyana.

“They are so proud of themselves when they see this come together. Who knows when

they go home if they will talk about their experience and influence someone to do this type of festival in their country” said Adewumi.

With all the work that goes into the NYC Multicultural Festival, Adewumi knows it’s worth it through the responses that she gets from the community: “I am excited that people want this festival. Not only has the neighborhood come out to thank us for offering a day to just play on the street without having to worry about traffic, but also more organizations representing more countries are coming out to participate. This is a celebration of what New York City stands for, a city for all.” ©2019 New York Lottery

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PONDER THIS! Old Is Not Easy

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By Hazel Rosetta Smith

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as anyone ever told you getting old is easy? My Granny was probably the most outspoken person I have ever met. She would not bite her tongue or hold back her opinion, but she never said getting old was easy.

I remember watching her movements getting slower and more pronounced as she stepped gingerly as if on eggs, making her way to Birthday 101. As she watched me watching her, she would say “have to be careful not to fall.”

Thanks to God, she never suffered a fall, never used a cane or needed a walker.

She would rub her knees and twirl her ankles for circulation at every sitting, yet she never com-

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plained. She just did not discuss it. Her back was straight at a mere four feet five, her thick bifocals allowed her to see all that she wanted to see, and her ears provided hearing what she thought was worthwhile.

Those hands that rubbed her knees for warmth and comfort were the same hands that she used to braid her hair into

the cornrows she wore all my life. She was quick to offer a piece of scripture from the family Bible that was always opened and close by to resolve an issue or remind us that God’s grace is sufficient.

She never said getting old was easy. She did say, “you’ll understand it by and by.” I often asked Granny when by and by would be and the slow shake of her head from side to side was all to be said about it. I understood I would have to wait until it came to be. Well, it arrived just this past week.

After greeting across aisles to my family church members on this past Sunday, I settled in ready to hear a sacred sermon. The congregation was invit-

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ed to stand for the Call to Worship and then it happened. Both knees as if in concert defied action. The usual pride I had in being able to rise unassisted without a grasping grip on the back of the pew in front of me disappeared on the spot. I reached forward as if the wood at hand was a lifeline to haul myself upward. I could barely participate in the responsive recitation, for thinking about what had suddenly occurred. The answer came with truth; expect the unexpected today - by and by has arrived.

After what seemed an eternity, I lowered myself down to the seat and immediately become my Granny, rubbing my knees in search of comfort. If

excuses are handy, we will surely evoke one; i.e., the church is a bit chilly this morning, maybe I over did it somehow, but when was that. The truth is our knees, hips and back have carried the load for a long time. The time will come when each joint of our body will have its way, to participate or not.

In the meantime, stay steady, but keep moving as good as you can in some form of exercise, drink lots of water as they say and even though getting old is not easy, life is good and there is lots of fun and roads yet to travel.

[Hazel Rosetta Smith is a Journalist, Playwright and Director for HSTM, former Managing and Woman’s Editor for The New York Beacon News.

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Prevent Long Hot Summer of Violence in America

By Russell Simmons, Exclusive to the NNPA Newswire

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cross the nation and throughout the world, millions of people are still morning the tragic and senseless killing of our Brother Nipsy Hustle. We are again reminded of the terrible sickness of violence in communities across the United States.

We should not wait for another one of our hero’s to be killed before we stand up to take action to prevent this plague of violence from continuing. Nipsy was a great example of what can happen when a young man from our community puts his head down and transcends the traps that are laid by the enemies of our youth in America.

Let me be clear: All those who have the capacity and opportunity to do their part to end the senseless spiral of violence but do nothing by their omission are aligned with the forces that are against our communities’ safety, resilience and progress. Complacency with violence directly contributes to its devastating

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continuance.

There are, however, very successful programs in nearly every hot pocket in our inner cities that are alarmingly underfunded. Those effective antiviolence programs are in constant need of volunteers.

I have personally witnessed and worked closely with so many extremely productive and amazing programs that in fact prevent violence.

Effective programs like Erica Ford’s “Life Camp” in Queens, New York or Captain Dennis Muhammed’s “Peace Keepers” efforts in over 20 cities are in need of additional funding and support from city, state and federal agencies. Of course, in addition, the private sector and local community support systems must also be summoned to help out. Now is the time to act to prevent future violence.

These two programs are shining examples of how much better and effective local interventions are than the police who in many cases are disconnected, not trusted, bru-

tal and too often fatal. But despite the results of current research studies on what works, city budgets in too many states are now being turned over to ineffective police containment strategies because of the undue influence of police unions and other conservative political forces. Violence cannot be contained. It has to be prevented by trusted and effective community-based programs.

Are we prepared to sit back this summer and watch more than 50 of our kids get shot and killed every weekend in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Houston, Detroit, Miami, or in St. Louis? Because if we don’t act urgently now, that’s what is gonna happen!

Where is the national de-

bate or priority about our children’s safety from violence?

It appears that the hip-hop community is the only authentic and caring voice that is speaking out effectively and consistently on this important issue and “Taking back responsibility.”

Most religious and political figures won’t bring it up publicly or earnestly unless we do it first. I will do my part. Will you?

No matter how big or small your impact might be, everyone’s input and support is needed now. Even if you only will just write to your member of the U.S. Congress to urge more funding for community antiviolence programs, that will also be helpful.

The clock is ticking. The summer is coming. Are you prepared to lose a love one or a friend to violence in our communities? Or are you going to join me and others to help make a lasting difference? Thank you for your response. With great love, all things are possible.

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very state in the U.S., as well as in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, has a Housing Finance Agency (HFA) that provides low- and moderate-income individuals and families with the opportunity to find a home or apartment that meets their budget and quality-of-life needs.

According to Stockton Williams, executive director of the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA), in 2017 alone, state HFAs provided $28 billion to finance affordable homeownership for more than 152,000 households, 26 percent of which were minority-headed households.

The NCSHA was created by the state agencies more than 40 years ago, Williams said, to help share best practices. “HFAs are constantly learning from each other,” Williams adds, “not only sharing best practices, but solving emerging challenges on a collaborative basis. NCSHA facilitates these exchanges and augments them with additional analysis and support.”

Some of the state HFA practices that NCSHA helps to promote are careful underwriting of borrowers, close oversight of lenders, proactive loan servicing and counseling assistance to borrowers who need it, Williams noted.

“A 2018 study,” according to Williams, “found that state HFA loans were much less likely to experience defaults or foreclosures than loans from other sources to similar borrowers.

“According to the study,” he continued, “not only are HFAs more likely to require full documentation and careful underwriting, they also serve as a third-party monitor on lenders originating loans through a

state program, creating an additional incentive for careful screening by the lender.”

Like other state housing finance agencies, the North Carolina HFA (NCFHA), which began operating in 1973, serves the broad mandate of providing affordable housing opportunities for state residents whose needs are not being met by the market, explains Connie Helmlinger, manager of public relations and marketing for the NCHFA. The work of her agency, Helmlinger notes, is divided into two main areas: providing assistance with home ownership and with rental housing.

“We have helped more than 115,000 individuals and families purchase

homes,” she said. “We do that by offering mortgages with competitive rates and down payment assistance for buyers.”

The NCHFA offers a variety of assistance programs that seek to help low- and moderate-income homebuyers in such categories as first-time buyers, military veterans, senior citizens and people with disabilities. Detailed information about such programs as NC Home Advantage Mortgage, NC Home Advantage Tax Credit and NC IST Home Advantage, and how potential buyers can qualify for them, can be found at www.ncfha.com Most of NCFHA’s work is done in association with partners, including local governments,

nonprofit organizations and private developers.

“One of our self-help programs,” Helmlinger says, “is working with Habitat for Humanity. They take the money we provide and roll that into their own money to provide better mortgages for people who buy their homes.”

Helmlinger notes that the NCHFA does not work directly with buyers — except for being involved in final approvals and underwriting — but works directly with lenders after buyers have contacted a loan officer about applying for one of their assistance programs.

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NY African Film Festival (May 30-June 9)

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● Harlem Shake (100 W. 124th St): Fri, 7-10pmOpen Mic with Live Musicians ● Mist Harlem (46 W. 116th St): Th starting at 8pm- Live Music; Fri, 10pm-2am- Live Jazz ● Lenox Sapphire (314 Lenox Ave): Th starting at 7-11pm- Live Jazz ● Chez Lucienne (308 Lenox Ave): Fri & Sat, 7-10pm- Live Blues ● Savanna Raes Harlem (2070 ACP Jr. Blvd): Fri, 9-11pm- : Live R&B and Soul ● Maison Harlem (341 Saint Nicholas Ave.): Sun 5-8pm, Live Jazz Vocalist Lady Leah ● Red Rooster (310 Malcolm X Blvd) Mon (Hip Hop); Tues (Live Blues); Thur-Sun (Live Jazz),starting at 7:30pm ● Patrick’s Place (2836 Frederick Douglass Blvd.)

Th 6-10pm (Live Jazz with Caribbean Cuisine); Sun, 11am-4pm (Jazz and Sunday Brunch) ● El San Juan Restaurant (1429 5th Ave) Sun 11am-4pm (Sunday Brunch with DJ music) May 30- June 9 New York African Film Festival Reaching back into the past and forward into the unknown, the New York African Film Festival takes cinema of all genres throughout Africa and the African Diaspora to weave a story of the present. From the archival to the experimental, classic fictional narrative to documentary, the festival, now in its 26th year, selects treasured stories of the past to contextualize the present and all of its possible futures.

Various Location. Go to www.africanfilmny.org for more info and to purchase tickets.

African Diaspora International Film Festival (May 31- June 2)

May 31-June 2 African Diaspora International Film Festival This international film festival presents, interprets and educates about films that explore the human experience of people of color all over the world to inspire imaginations, disrupt stereotypes and help transform attitudes that perpetuate injustice. This year focuses on Migration Stories.

Teacher’s College, Columbia University. Ticket: $11-40. For more information visit www.nyadiff.org May 30 6:30- 8:00pm Jazz Concert with Arthur Green Join us for a concert with saxophonist Arthur Green who has a deep, soulful tone. Arthur leads his own band The Green Machine, featuring an appealing blend of jazz, funk, blues, and R&B that is all his own. Pelham Fritz Recreation Center in Marcus Garvey Park.

FREE. RSVP to jazzpelham. eventbrite.com May 30 6:30-8:30pm Lapidus Center Presents: We Carry It Within Us Come watch the screening of Helle Stenum’s film We Carry It Within Us: Fragments of a Shared Colonial Past.

This film explores the collective memory of and differing perspectives on the shared slavery and colonial histories between Denmark and the current U.S. Virgin Islands.

Which events and individuals are remembered or excluded in public memories of the past?

What are the ethical considerations involved in narrating history? A talkback with the film’s director Helle Stenum, artist La Vaughn Belle, scholar Dr. Tami Navarro, and writer Tiphanie Yanique will fol-

Harlem Jazz Series-Eddie Allen (May 31)

low. The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. 515 Malcolm X Boulevard. FREE with registration.

May 31 7:00- 8:00pm Summer on the Hudson: Friday Freshen Up Musical Hour Get out to the park and kick off the weekend with some local sounds at this monthly musical get-happy hour. Friday Freshen Up takes place on the last Friday of the month from May through August. This week enjoy iamchelseaiam / a rhythmic journey of melodic R&B. 125th Street and Marginal Street in West Harlem Piers.

May 31 7:00- 9:00pm Harlem Jazz Series Eddie Allen Trumpeter, composer, arranger, author … Eddie Allen is one of the more versatile musicians on the New York scene. Playing everything from jazz to R&B/Pop to Latin to symphonic to Broadway, and everything in between.

Eddie has worked with such jazz greats as Art Blakey and Dizzy Gillespie. Tickets: $20 Greater Calvary Baptist Church, 43-55 W. 124th St. May 31 3:00-7:00pm Citi Bike’s Reduced Fare Bike Share Come to Resource Center at 125th and Park where you can learn about discounted memberships and Citi Bike jobs. There’ll also be raffles, giveaways and 30-minute after-work group bike rides. The resource center will be on site each Wednesday and Friday from 3-7 p.m. throughout May, and we’ll be announcing the group rides on Facebook @NHema125th.

June 1 1:30- 3:00pm

Afro Dance with Angel Kaba A series of free workshops celebrating the influence of African American dances, from traditional to contemporary. Every Saturday in June, a different afro-dance style will be highlighted. All dance classes are free and given by professional instructors. Open to all ages and experience levels.

To reserve your spot today, please visit harlemdanceclub.org. Pelham Fritz Recreation Center, Marcus Garvey Park.

June 1 2:00-4:00pm Storytelling Saturdays with Dr. Brian Jones Join the Studio Museum for a discussion of scholar and activist C.L.R. James’s 1938 text, The Black Jacobins: Toussaint L’Ouverture and the San Domingo Revolution.

Facilitated by Dr. Brian Jones, Associate Director of Education at The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, this program brings the Schomburg Reading Circle to the Radical Reading Room for a rich discussion of the history of the Haitian Revolution, James’ approach to the subject, and the legacy of the book and of the events it analyzes. Studio Museum. 127, 429 W. 127th St. June 4 11:00-2:00pm Eid al-Fitr Come and celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan at the Museum of the City of New York. you’ll learn more about this time of gratitude for Muslim people and share what you are thankful for. Explore Muslim cultural traditions in New York through images from our collections portal, make “stained” glass designs to hang in your window, and

Afro Dance with Angel Kaba (June 1)

Wayfinder Week (July 15-19)

receive henna temporary tattoos. See how Eid al-Fitr is celebrated across the globe with objects from different countries, and enjoy a tasty snack.

All are welcome! MCNY. 1220 Fifth Ave. FREE with Museum admission.

June 4 12:00- 7:00pm Free Dream Space Time to grind. Come to The Dream Center’s FREE shared workspace designed with dreamers in mind. Free WiFi, laptop rentals, and cheap copies in a quiet safe positive environment. Everything you need to turn your idea into an empire. Get in here and get to work.

Harlem Dream Center, 205 W. 119th St. June 4 12:00- 2:00pm Harlem Jazz Series Tony Lewis Trio Tony Lewis is a drummer/songwriter from the South Bronx, New York who has worked with a variety of stellar artists including Little Richard, Sting, Cyndi Lauper, Rakim, Sam Moore (Sam & Dave), Michael Hill’s Blues Mob, and Craig Harris.Tickets: $15 Greater Calvary Baptist Church, 43-55 W. 124th St. June 4 8:30pm Trivia Night Come to Bar Thalia every Tuesday night and enjoy a bar quiz hosted by Geeks Who Drink and Quizmaster Ant-Man! Prizes include bar tabs, free drinks, and more...Drink Special: $6 Beers! Bar Thalia, 2537 Broadway. FREE. June 5 6:00pm Heal Thyself Meditation Your mid-week mindfulness moment. FREE. Harlem Dream Center, 205 W. 119th St. June 5 6:00- 8:00pm Guided Tour of Culture

and the People Join us for wine and snacks followed by a private tour of our 50th anniversary exhibition, Culture and the People: El Museo del Barrio, 1969 – 2019 | Part I: Selection from the Permanent Collection with Curator Susanna Temkin. Tickets $10, Free for members. To RSVP go to www.elmuseo.org. El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Ave. June 5 5:300 7:00pm Estate and Gift Planning Seminar We are pleased to present an educational seminar for Library patrons and local community members. Our featured speaker is Preston C. Demouchet, Esq., who will present estate and financial planning concepts in easy-to-understand terms, in a relaxed and interactive environment.

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

June 6 4:00pm FREE Zumba Thursdays Get moving on Thursdays at 4 p.m. with free Zumba with Leo Zumba!

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‘The Day I Became Black’: Bill Posley blasts a ‘politically incorrect’ reality bomb against racial divide

By Maria Grazia CAVENAGHI

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HE DAY I BE-

human race.

As a kid, a smart one, he naturally identified as both black and white. But at the age of 10 something happened that made him suddenly see the world in a totally different perspective and realize that people do judge a book by its cover. Although half white he’s considered 100% black and he is forced to renounce his mother’s heritage in the name of politically correct and defined conventions.

In a conversation with Posley I asked if he felt this play is helping him to be free to be himself and at the same time is aiding people to understand the conflict a bi-ethnical person goes through.

Yes. Identity is something we all struggle with- He said - the concept of how we are seen versus how we see ourselves. Doing this show has helped me get in tune with who I am and shed the labels society has put on me over the years. I believe conversations

like the one this show can start is how we come to know ourselves and each other. If people don’t know what you are going through they can’t relate and when people relate they can empathize and empathy is a key ingredient to our humanity.” And added -“with multi-cultural people growing within the population my story is becoming more and more common. I never saw my story on Tv or in the world and when you don’t see your story you feel like you don’t matter. When people can share their stories it make us accessible to them”.

When I asked why he is specifically inviting Trevor Noah to see the show he said:” Trevor has influenced me with his work on being biracial, he has been an inspiration and even though we grew up worlds apart we have this shared experience”.

When asked about the future he concluded:” I would love to perform this play at colleges, for students and one day film it as a comedy special.

My next project is ‘The Day I Joined The Army’ a one man show about my experience in the military.

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CAME BLACK, created, written and performed by Bill Posley (CBS’s “The Neighborhood,” Netflix’s “Glow”) and directed by Bente Engelstoft (“The Ellen DeGeneres Show”) is a ‘politically incorrect’ reality bomb that with humor, wit, laughter and tears obliges us to see what we often prefer to ignore: the truth of a dangerously racially divided nation.

Showed at the Soho Playhouse through May 26th.

This audience-favorite and acclaimed Off-Broadway comedy show is a poignant, daring, funny, blunt, real and very, very powerful call for peace and intercultural understanding that should not be missed, especially in our unsettling political times.

Posley has a Caucasian mother and an Afro American father. He grew up ‘biracial’ as he says in the play - bicultural or bi-ethnical’ as I prefer to say, as it is a scientific fact that there is only one race - the

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Harlem Stage Celebrates the 100th Year Anniversary of The Harlem Renaissance at their 2019 Annual Spring Gala By: Makeda Viechweg

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all creativity in the community and

he legendary uptown per-

that’s why I’m here tonight,” Madden

forming arts venue that cele-

said.

brated the 100th Anniversary

The annual gala raised over

of the Harlem Renaissance had their

400,000 dollars to help support arts

guests dress in roaring ‘20s attire to

and educational programming, al-

mark the era.

Guests were welcomed to an

Host and Chief-of-Disruptors JoyAnn Reid

Emerging Artist Honoree Savannah Harris

Transformative Artist Honoree Stew and Heidi Rodewald

most reaching its goal of $450,000.

Performer Nona Hendryx on stage

outdoor cocktail reception with wine, hors d’oeuvres and ladies dressed to

night’s flight to the Harlem Renais-

lios Vasilakis. “Thank you again for

of my heart thank you very much,”

on rich people to be revolutionary,”

Renaissance,” said Reid. “As artists

the nines in roaring ‘20s attire, led

sance, “Then, Now and into the Fu-

honoring us with this transformative

said Harris.

sang the black rocker. “I want you

and producers we here at the Harlem

guests with a red feather to a speak-

ture,” said Reid. “So hold on to your

award and for the great collaboration

The

Artist

all to take risks, revolutionary risks

Stage 100 years later, are dedicat-

easy downstairs. When it was time

seats because we’re about to takeoff.”

over the years. We very much look

award was presented to Stew from

not the kind of risks where it turns the

ed to uncovering, conditioning and

for dinner guests walked in to the

The 2019 gala honored those

forward to continuing to work with

the acclaimed band, Stew and the

status quo, I mean revolutionary risks

presenting transformative artists and

sound of jazz being played on trom-

who represent the Harlem Stage’s

you.”

Negro Problem. Stew is a TONY

as in it changes and transforms.”

their works.”

bones.

mission of supporting artists of color.

Jazz drummer Savannah Harris

Award-winning playwright with his

The annual gala featured other

“Harlem Stage’s education pro-

MSNBC Political Analyst and

The Philanthropy Award was

won the Emerging Artist Award and

play “Passing Strange” and Notes

performances by Carl Hancock Rux,

gram each year provides thousands

host of “AM Joy,” Joy-Ann Reid

given to the Stavros Niarchos Foun-

reflected on the musicians who were

of A Native Song, that was commis-

Nona Hendryx, The Brianna Thomas

of New York City children with in-

hosted this year’s theme, to what the

dation (SNF) for its work in exposing

apart of the Harlem Renaissance.

sioned and presented in 2015 as part

Trio, and more.

troduction and access to the rich di-

Harlem Stage describes as, ““Disrup-

thousands of students each year to

“I have so much love for Harlem

tors: Then, Now, and in the Future”

the arts, support of Harlem Stage’s

Stage,” said Harris. “We’re going to

in honor of those who shake up the

first-ever international live stream

play some music from Luckey Rob-

status quo in every field by pushing

event and more.

erts, Willie Smith...people who have

the boundaries of innovation.”

“It’s my honor to be hosting to-

of Harlem Stage’s WaterWorks program.

In Stew’s performance, he called on rich people to be revolutionary.

Attendee Kathleen Madden from

versity, excitement and inspiration of

120th Street came out tonight because

the performing arts,” read the venue’s

she believes in supporting creativity.

mission statement. Visit the harlem-

“There needs to be a lot of

stage.org/donate to see how you can

crafted this culture that we are here in

“I am calling for the creation of

change in the world and that starts

help support their mission and the

proud,” said SNF representative Ste-

celebration of today. From the bottom

this revolutionary class...I’m calling

with supporting creativity. I support

work of artists of color.

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Dances for a Variable Population presents “Revival 3: It’s About Time – A collaborative Celebration of 20th Century Dancemakers

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elebrating women, dance and the beauty of age, Dances For A Variable Population (DVP) will present three performances and two interactive workshops of REVIVAL 3: It’s About Time, an outdoor public dance project featuring 10 legendary dance artists and 75 non-professional senior dancers, who in some ways allow us to become time-travelers.

Through their memories and dancing bodies, we can journey to the dance traditions of other times. REVIVAL 3: It’s About Time, connects a multi-generational dance company with female choreographers in their 60s, 70s and 80s. Now, as part of DVP’s 10th year of free performances in iconic spaces, the world premiere of REVIVAL 3: It’s About Time,will take place

on Saturday, June 15 at 5pm and 7pm at Grant’s Memorial Tomb at Riverside and 122nd Street in Manhattan, with a workshop, ALL TOGETHER DANCE at 3 PM and on Saturday, June 22 at 4PM at Queensbridge Park at 41st Ave & Vernon Blvd. in Long Island City, with ALL TOGETHER DANCE workshop at 5PM. All performances are free.

For REVIVAL 3: It’s About Time, Dances For A Variable Population welcomes choreographers Tina Bush (Forces

of Nature), Ara Fitzgerald (Daniel Nagrin’s Workgroup), Ellen Graff (Martha Graham Company), Elizabeth Keen (Paul Taylor Dance Company, Helen Tamiris), Audrey Madison (Charles Moore Dance Theatre), Myna Majors (The WNBA N.Y. Liberty Timeless Torches), Sandra Rivera (founding member of Ballet Hispanico), Alice Teirstein (Young Dancemakers Company) , Marnie Thomas Woods (Martha Graham Company) along with artistic director of DVP Naomi Gold-

berg Haas. REVIVAL 3: It’s About Time, will also feature 75 seniors from DVP’s free MOVEMENT SPEAKS® programs which take place at over 19 sites across the city.

In a project of historical, social and technical exploration, REVIVAL 3: It’s About Time, highlights ten choreographers, extraordinary artists who trained in dance traditions of the 20th century. They transmit and interpret the essence of Martha Graham, Paul Taylor, Charles Moore, Katherine Dunham and Alvin Ailey, cel-

ebrating the past performing careers of these artists and the impact these techniques have had on dance history and their lives. Through exploration across dance studios, libraries, senior and recreation centers in Manhattan, the Bronx and Queens, REVIVAL 3: It’s About Time, will bring audiences the unique expression of older adults mixed with the power of older trained professionals.

This one-of-a-kind event will be free to the public. It will provide diverse audiences

an opportunity to see movement distilled from the seminal techniques of legendary geniuses, to see the eloquence of the older brain/older body, and to see older artists create.

Performances will also include a public workshop for adults of all ages and abilities. Through this workshop, audiences including seniors and differently-abled individuals will dance in ways that are new to them, be stretched physically and intellectually, and gain new experiences of personal mastery.

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THE GREATER NEW YORK CHAPTER OF THE LINKS, INCORPORATED USHERS IN 70 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH diamonds and pearls gala

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he Greater New York Chapter of The Links, Incorporated celebrated its 70th anniversary with a sparkling gala fundraiser on the evening of Sunday, April 7 at the iconic 583 Park Avenue event space. Hosted by Dr. Donna Jones, president, Greater New York Chapter of The Links, the sold-out event was aptly billed as the Diamonds and Pearls Gala, with more than 600 influencers from New York’s business, civic, social service and philanthropic communities in attendance. The goal of the event was to raise funds and awareness for the Chapter’s work in the following areas: Services to Youth, the Arts, National Trends and Services, International Trends and Services and Health and Human Services.

Congressman Adriano Espaillat, Dr. Kimberly Jeffries Leonard, C. Virginia Fields

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“This celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Greater New York Chapter of The Links is more than a culmination of tireless and dedicated service. It is a commencement of a new era for our beloved Chapter as we set the stage for 70 more years and beyond in friendship and in service,” says Dr. Jones. “The evening was

a spectacular result of hard work and dedication, as we pay homage to our founding members and are inspired every day to carry out their vision.”

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Pearls Gala was helmed by an outstanding Gala Committee with Katrina McGhee and Icema Gibbs serving as Co-Chairs. The Gala Committee also included the following GNY Links Members: Gina Bolden-Rivera, Calvina “Cally” Bostick, Kalyn Johnson Chandler, Olga Dais, Nailah FlakeBrown, Kia Floyd, DeNora Getachew, Deborah “Debbie” Jackson, Ruth “Cookie” Jean, Tiffany Johnson, Jillian E. Joseph, Lynn Law, Rosemonde Pierre-Louis, Dr. Marcella Maxwell, Gerri Warren Merrick, Barbara North-Lightning, Racquel Oden, Cari Robinson, Janis Robinson, Tennille Robinson, Dominique Sharpton-Bright, Helen C. Shelton, Michelle D. Stent, Nanette L. Thomas, Deborah Whitfield and Linda Zango-Haley.

Emmy® Award-winning CBS News correspondent, Michelle Miller Morial, also a member of GNY Links, was the Mistress of Ceremonies.

Loida Lewis, Hazel Dukes, Christina Lewis Halpern

Dr. Kimberly Jeffries Leonard, Dominique Sharpton-Bright, Al Sharpton, Susan Taylor, Michelle Miller Morial

Fittingly enough, GNY Links Platinum Members Dr. Marcella Maxwell and Betty King Obiajulu were also on hand. Platinum Membership is the most prestigious ranking that can be achieved in the Links. GNY Links Alumnae Members also came to show their support. These included: Mary Ellen Arrington, Virginia Arrington, Grace Ingleton, Karen Selsey and Judy West.

The GNY Links Diamonds and Pearls Gala honored two distinguished women, each a tireless and

passionate civic servant in her own right: the legendary Alma Rangel who paved the way for young Black students to gain coveted internships on Capitol Hill and has served the Harlem community for more than five decades, and Christina Lewis Halpern, founder and CEO of All Star Code.

Through her leadership, All Star Code has taught coding to over 400 students in New York and in Pittsburgh.

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The Metropolitan Black Bar Association (MBBA) held its 35th Anniversary Awards Gala at Pier Sixty in New York City

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heryl Wills, Anchor of Spectrum’s NY1 and Host of “In Focus with Cheryl Wills” served as Mistress of Ceremony for the evening as the MBBA held its 35th Anniversary Awards Gala at Pier Sixty in New York City..

The MBBA is the largest bar association of Black attorneys in New York State.

The money raised during the gala will help fund the operation of the organization as well as the work of the association’s charitable arm, ” Friends of the

Justina Rivera, Alea Roberts, Anta Cisse-Green, Cheryl Wills

Jason Clark, Hon. Robert Reed

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Conway Ekpo, Zalika Pierre, Carolyn Edgar, Nicole Arrindell, Justina Rivera, Areal Allen-Stewart, Jomaire Crawford-Booth, Jason Clark, Anta Cisse-Green, Carl Forbes, Jr., Paula Edgar, Barbara Graves-Poller, Alison Moore, Turquoise Haskin, Karume James, Jomaire Crawford-Booth, Luwick Francois, Justina Rivera, Jason Clark, Anta Cisse-Green, Wayne McKenzie, Alison Moore, Luwick Francois, Karume James, Turquoise Haskin, Wayne McKenzie, Barbara Graves-Poller, Dawn Reid-Green Carolyn Edgar, Carl Forbes, Jr., Paula Edgar, Nicole Arrindell, Areal Allen-Stewart

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Jason Clark, Hon. Hakeem Jeffries, Cheryl Wills

son M. Clark. “Each of this year’s honorees is a champion of diversity and inclusion, justice reform, and legal scholarship. We are excited to highlight their work and celebrate their achievements at this year’s gala.”

MBBA honorees included: •TRAILBLAZER OF THE YEAR: Donald Prophete - Partner, Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP • CORPORATE COUN-

Jason Clark, Amy Wollensack, Cheryl Wills

SEL OF THE YEAR: Sheree Carter-Galvan – Vice President & General Counsel, American Museum of Natural History •JURIST OF THE YEAR: Hon. Robert R. Reed - Justice, New York State Supreme Court •PRIVATE PRACTITIONER OF THE YEAR: Amy Wollensack - Partner, Covington & Burling LLP •PUBLIC SERVANT OF THE YEAR: Hakeem Jeffries - U.S. Congressman & House Democratic Caucus Chairman, United States Congress •PRESIDENTIAL AWARD: Sonya Olds Som - Partner, Heidrick & Struggles This year’s Gala CoChairs are Ackneil M. Muldrow III, Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld

LLP; and Patrice P. Jean Partner, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP. The Metropolitan Black Bar Association (MBBA) is a unified, citywide association of African-American and other minority lawyers.

Founded on July 5, 1984, MBBA is one of the largest organizations of Black attorneys in New York State.

Providing a voice for Black

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“We selected the theme ‘I Am A Solution’ for this year’s gala, because we believe each of us has the ability to be a solution to a challenge affecting the legal industry, our justice system and our communities,” explains MBBA President Ja-

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Senior Resource Fair at Goddard Riverside Senior Center

By Makeda Viechweg

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ew York City Councilwoman Helen Rosenthal and New York State

Assemblymember Daniel O’Donnell hosted a senior resource fair for senior residents and their caregivers at the Goddard Riverside Senior Center on May 15th.The lively and informative event had over 20 organizations servicing

Inside the Goddard Riverside Senior Center

hundreds of seniors that came to get information on the resources they need.

Representatives of NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development

Outside the Center

“We have a lot of seniors ask-

Officer Navarro and Maria Peña from Crime Victim Assistance Program

housing, transportation, benefits,

those that didn’t have health insur-

employment, and a new project

ance and the Department of Hous-

on behalf of the seniors for practi-

called Project Open House. “They

ing Preservation and Development

what we did was bring all of the

At the fair seniors and care-

cal needs like housing and public

do home modification for people

helped qualifying seniors apply for

services to them” said District 6

givers learned about resources like

benefits, and link seniors to useful

with disabilities, can renovate your

affordable housing.

Councilwoman Rosenthal. Over

transportation, health and mental

local resources. “This is our first

home with a ramp, stair climbers, or

Attendee Lily Kelly, a senior

160 seniors and caregivers reg-

health, disability services, legal

time at a resource fair but we are

anything to make it more homey. It

resident in the community heard

istered for this event, a clear sign

assistance, senior centers and so

here all the time at Goddard Riv-

comes free to those that qualify for

about the fair from her mailing list

that this is vital to the local com-

much more.

erside hosting events,” said NYPD

the program,” informed the Out-

and said that the fair is very help-

officer Navarro.

reach Manager Jonathan Novick.

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an Rosenthal.

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munity. “We have such an eclectic

Crime Victim Assistance Pro-

group here hitting every different

gram and Safe Horizon partnered

The Mayor’s Office for Peo-

Organizations like NYC Office

and gives us lots of resources that

dard Riverside Senior Center twice

aspect of everyday life and I think

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ple with Disabilities was also at

of Health Insurance Services col-

I didn’t know was available,” said

a week and likes to come for the art

it’s great,” enthused Councilwom-

checks in senior homes, advocate

the fair providing information on

lected seniors information to enroll

Kelly. Kelly also attends the God-

and exercise.

District Office Manager and Constituent Liaison for Councilwoman Rosenthal, Rita Genn has been planning and putting together organizations for the fair since March. “We realized that they don’t have a place to go for these needs and we thought, ‘wouldn’t it be great if we started an event where they can get all these resources in one spot?’” exclaimed Genn.

The City Councilwoman’s office plans to continue this resource fair side Senior Center. “This is a much needed resource for seniors that don’t have access to these resources. It’s our first resource fair and we’re definitely going to continue to work with Goddard,” said Genn.

Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and City Council Members including District 6’s Helen Rosenthal are partnering with senior centers for the Fresh Food for Seniors program where seniors can purchase a bag of fresh locally grown produce for only $8. Contact Helen Rosenthal’s office at 212 873-0282 or Helen@ helenrosenthal.com on how you can participate.

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hen discussing fashion, Harlem New York will forever be the gatekeeper when it comes to what trends are permitted, and what gets left on

the curb. Currently in the mecca are four designers who over the past three years have set the tone for what ensemble’s are top tier. These four have consistently pushed the culture forward, and it is

priority to shed light on their talent. These individuals are our “Fashion Four.”. Harlem sheds light on these top four designers who stand the test of time, and who vow to change the narrative.

1.Cheo “Cheo Da Don” Walcott Clothing Line; Bakery Instagram; @bakery.hny Cheo Walcott started off with four shirts called “Dirty Boy” that he sold out of his father’s store “Shoe Fetish” on 139th Street & Seventh Avenue. He then decided to revamp his brand with “Bakery” a very suave collection of sweaters, hats, & pants. He has been deemed by some the Karl Kani of Millennial fashion. His line has

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2. Lance ”LA” Russell Clothing Line;”LSR” Social Media; @lsrnyc Lance Russell shot up in the fashion ranks with his signature LSR sweat suits. The European cut garments became a must have amongst Harlemites both male, and female. His pieces have been worn by celebrities such as reality star Yandy Smith, and rap artists Vado, & Dave East. You cannot turn a Harlem corner without seeing someone branded in LSR product. LSR has now even graduated across borough lines.

3. Chimere McCassling Couture Line; “Styles By Chimere” Social Media; @stylesbychimere (646-228-0030) Chimere McCassling

is the queen designer for couture garments of all occasions. From prom dresses to swimsuits for summer festivities, Chimere is a master at weaving together a one of one piece. The designer/pattern maker has showcased her work in countless fashion shows, and benefit galas.

4. Terrell “White Rell” Ryals Clothing Line; T.R.A.P Genius (Taking Risks Applying Pressure) Social Media; @trapgeniusnyc www.trapgenius.nyc

If you ever walked the streets of New York and came across a sweater or hat that reads “Trap Genius”, Terrell Ryals is the mastermind behind it. T.R.A.P which is an abbreviation for Taking Risk Applying Pressure is a brand that represents the creative mind. Inspired by an individual who believes in having generational wealth, Trap Genius is not just a clothing line but a way of life.

Ryals who frequently expresses his admiration for the late Rapper/Entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle is showing in his own way that the marathon indeed continues.

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y name is Dennis Richmond, Jr. and I am a 24-year-old young Black man from Yonkers, New York. On May 23rd, 2019, I graduated with a Master of Science in Education from Sarah Lawrence College. Attending Sarah Lawrence College was eye-opening for me.

I was extremely cultured shocked. Despite being culture shocked, for the past two years I did nothing but make sure that I did my work and put in my all in my writing assignments.

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There are students across the world who have stayed up late, woke up early, stressed over classes, and weathered the weather to make it to class. For all that, I want to wish the class of 2019, the global class of 2019, a huge congratulations! We did it!

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

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

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

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

How do you cope?

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

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

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

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

Think about it. See you next week.

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

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

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

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

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Over half a million rent-stabilized units are in buildings more than 70 years old. They require constant maintenance.

Existing programs mean owners can afford to maintain their buildings, while still keeping rents affordable. Without them, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll make it impossible for many owners to afford to maintain their buildings, causing them to fall into disrepair.

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But Albany wants to gut programs that let owners maintain these buildings.

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