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We applaud the Men of the NY City Council who wore pink to bring attention to cancer during this October “Breast Cancer Awareness” month. (see page 18) Councilwoman Inez Dickens led a successful fund-raiser for the Hilary Clinton campaign with Harlem Women at Lenox Sapphire last week.

Inez is running for the Assembly seat held by Keith Wright. Keep that in mind when going to the polls on November 8th. (see page 4) Readers, let us know of locations near you where we can distribute our community newspapers in Harlem, Brooklyn Bedstuy, Jamaica, St Albans, Rochdale Village and the South Bronx.

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"Women For Hillary" Fundraiser at Lenox Sapphire

By Jennifer Cunningham

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ptown’s female power brokers came together to register people to vote and to raise money for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton as the election enters its final weeks.

Hundreds of people attended the “Women For Hillary” fundraising event Oct. 13 at Lenox Sapphire on Malcolm X. Boulevard, where Rep. Charlie Rangel reminded the guests what was at stake in the upcoming election Nov. 8, where Clinton will square off against Republican Donald Trump.

The event drew a coterie of powerful and well-connected Uptown women, including Dr. Hazel Dukes, NAACP’s Jean Dixon West, Maya Wiley, chair of the Civilian Complaint Review Board, public relations maven Rachel No-

erdlinger, New York Urban League head Arva Rice, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and radio personality Jeanne Parnell. The fundraiser’s chairs were Councilwoman Inez E. Dickens, Dr. Dukes and former Manhattan president C. Virginia Fields.

“We’re here tonight to raise money, so we can continue to ensure a large voter turnout in New York City and put soldiers on the ground in these battleground states,”

Fields told the crowd.

“And yes, I would say Donald Trump is bad for women. Donald Trump is bad for Harlem and Donald Trump is bad for black folks.”

Dr. Dukes urged the crowd to ensure people who were disabled, homebound or incapacitated that couldn’t make it to the polls be allowed to vote through absentee ballots. She also said that crucial decisions like appointments to the Supreme Court, would rest in the hands of the next president.

“Let me tell you, our life depends on this vote,” Dr. Dukes said. “This election is more than about Hillary Clinton. It’s about the legacy of Barack Obama. You might not have liked everything he did, but hell, he did bet-

ter than the rest of them!!”

Television mogul Mona Scott-Young, the creator of the reality show franchise “Love & Hip Hop,” was also on hand, and donated several cases of Myx Moscato to add to the

spirits available at the event’s open bar.

The event raised a total of $16,000, which will be used to help fund Clinton’s campaign as the race approaches its last few weeks before Election Day.

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INEZ WILL CONTINUE THE FIGHT FOR: Affordable Housing Quality Health Care for All Social & Criminal Justice Reform Pay and Gender Equity Immigrant Rights Small Businesses Equal Access To Quality Education Paid Sick & Family Leave LGBTQ Rights Increased Minimum Wage Ending Gun Violence

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FOUR THINGS PRESIDENT OBAMA CAN DO TO HELP BLACKS IN HIS LAST 100 DAYS

By Julianne Malveaux (NNPA Newswire Columnist)

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he countdown to President Obama’s last one hundred days began on October 13. Already, the President has committed to spending his waning days in office by campaigning for Hillary Clinton, the Democratic nominee for President. Indeed, he has put his legacy on the line, telling Black people at his last Congressional Black Caucus dinner that he will be personally insulted if folks don’t get out to vote for Hillary.

Instead of staking his legacy on the results of the November elections, however, President Obama might be better advised to improve his legacy by taking bold actions in these last days of his presidency.

What might he do to positively affect the African Americans he far too frequently scolds? For one thing, he might step up the pace of the pardons and sentence commutations for nonviolent drug offenders, who are disproportionately African American. In 2011, then-Attorney General Eric Holder said there were as many as 10,000 federal drug offenders that could be released. While President Obama has offered pardons and commutations, only a fraction of those whose sentences could be commuted have been.

For whatever reason, the Depart-

ment of Justice has moved at a snail’s pace with commutations.

President Obama could direct Attorney General Loretta Lynch to bring more pardon applications to his desk. He would make a tremendous impact if the number of nonviolent drug offenders with sentences pardoned or commuted were closer to 10,000 than 1000.

President Obama might also consider a posthumous pardon for Marcus Garvey, the Jamaican-born activist and founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA). At its peak, UNIA had millions of members in 1100 chapters in 40 countries. Garvey was wrongfully convicted of mail fraud and deported from the United States in 1923. Garvey was really only guilty of loving Black people and organizing us. President Obama could lift up an organizer, correct a historical wrong, and signal that he is not as indifferent to Black people as he sometimes seems.

Such a small gesture would go a long way toward contributing to his legacy.

The President might also

consider the request from The Institute of the Black World 21st Century to appoint a John Hope Franklin Commission on Reparations. He could do this by executive order and the commission could potentially hold a few hearings in the month after the November election. This would be a small gesture, but it would go a long way toward continuing an important conversation about the origins of our nation’s wealth gap.

President Obama could also use an executive order to direct unspent Department of Education funds to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). What if he directed at least $1 million to each HBCU, pushing Dr. Kim Hunter Reed, Acting Executive Director of the White House Initiative on HBCUs to go to each federal department to release unspent funds for contracting and scholarship opportunities? These dollars would make a great difference, especially at our nation’s smallest, private HBCUs. The president made important points in his recent visit to North Carolina A&T State University at a gathering hosted

by ESPN’s “The Undefeated” and led by anchor Stan Verrett.

He could combine talk with action by aggressively addressing HBCU issues as his term winds

down, making amends for the ways his administration treated HBCUs earlier.

President Obama has lots of unfinished domestic and foreign policy matters, and there will be numerous demands in these last 100 days for him to address a plethora of issues. As a lame duck, he has limited tools – the executive order and the bully pulpit. Congress may return after the November election chastened, especially if Republicans lose the Presidential race, and inclined to cooperate on some legislative matters. It is more likely, however, that they will continue their obstruction to anything President Obama proposes.

Still, President Obama has the power to do more both symbolically and substantively in these last days of his Presidency. I’d urge him to consider some of the things he can do to address the African American community that has steadfastly supported him, even when he has not been so supportive of us.

Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist. Her latest book “Are We Better Off? Race, Obama and Public Policy” is available via www.amazon.com for booking, wholesale inquiries or for more info visitwww.juliannemalveaux.com

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Home Buying In Harlem

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ersistence is one the greatest keys to successfully completing the home buying process. For many prospective first-time buyers, the realization of owning their own home can start to appear like a distant and unattainable dream.

Do not despair. Do not get discouraged. Do not quit. Stay focused on completing your goal of homeownership. You owe it to yourself and your family to complete this process. Do not give up on your dream. Remain persistent.

Another key to competing in a highly competitive market is having a solid plan. Start by developing a monthly household budget. This will let you know how much you can save each month, how much you can

spend for a home and how soon you will be ready to buy. Create a projected purchase date. You need to have a target in mind.

Work towards hitting that target.

Example, “By June 2017, I will be ready to purchase”. Decide the type of property you want to buy. Select two or three ideal neighborhoods that provide the features important to you i.e. transportation, shopping, schools, churches, parks etc.

Have a price range in mind.

The third key is being prepared. An opportunity can come when you least expect it. Continue to do your housing research, know what is happening on the market. Work closely with your loan officer. Keep your pre-approval letter close at hand.

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ransition your interior décor when temperatures drop -- it’s a great time to tap into your creativity and make a statement. Here are some ideas -- big and small -- to freshen up your home this season.

Play with Colors When the weather is cool, think rich colors like plum, navy and amber. Bringing in a unique color palette will inspire you to make other changes as well, from painting a fireplace to adding an accent wall to incorporating a tile backsplash.

Make-Over a Room Make your home cozier by installing a soft, but durable carpet. Just remember to consider your household dynamics when making a selection.

“Those with pets or children will want to keep in mind that spills

and stains can be a common occurrence and select a family-friendly carpet,” says Jennifer Bertrand, Designer for Flooring America and Flooring Canada.

Make life easier with material designed to release pet hair and reduce pet stains. For example, the Stainmaster PetProtect Carpet and Cushion system is designed with pets in mind and is extremely durable to withstand the activity of a busy family with pets. More information can be found at FlooringAmerica.com.

Pillows Have fun turning vintage wool blankets into pillows. Or if you just want to purchase items, seek out plaid patterns or materials that are full of textures and heavier weights.

If you have pets, be wary of knit pillows, as animal hair can get

stuck in the material.

Look for tight weave fabric to fit into your lifestyle.

Capture Some Art Update your framed photos around the house. If you have children, let them get creative and contribute to the overall design. Give them the phone or tablet and let them capture what the season means to them: nature, family, friends or whatever!

Paint Together Change your front door color. Have fun with colors like spice amber, plum, navy, black, or whatever color makes your heart happy.

Or paint a piece of furniture with a lacquer paint to add a high sheen and a fun splash of color.

Cooler weather means cozier interiors.

Take steps to change your décor to suit the changing weather.

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payment and closing costs readily accessible. Maintain contact with your real estate agent so you can be notified when any great deals becomes available.

Maintain communication with your housing counselor and your attorney. They may be a great source of information for you during this process. The Harlem housing market is very expensive and the competition for affordable properties is tough.

Any advantage that you can use in this process can make a huge difference.

If you are interested in attending the workshop or have questions regarding the home buying process contact Rev. Charles Butler at (212) 281 4887 ext. 231 or email at cbutler@hcci.org.

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HARLEM CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS Now thru Oct 30 The Classical Theatre of Harlem presents Fit for a Queen, a Timely New Comedy Based on a True Story of One Woman’s Captivating Rise to Become the Pharaoh of Egypt. Written

by Betty Shamieh, Directed

by Tamilla Woodard, Featuring April Yvette Thompson. Opening Night Friday, Octoober 7. Performances October 8– 30 Tuesday – Sunday at The Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial & Educational Center (3940 Broadway, New York City, NY 10032). Tickets $20-$40.

For more information about CTH visit www.cthnyc.org

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Oct 24 6:30pm Lapidus Center Presents: Architects of their Own Liberation: African Americans and the Abolition Movement. In her groundbreaking book, The Slave’s Cause: A History of Abolition, Manisha Sinha, Draper Chair in American History at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, documents the centrality of slave resistance in shaping the ideology and tactics of abolition. She will be in conversation with Pulitzer Prize, Lincoln Prize, and Bancroft Prize winner Eric Foner. Free admission. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (515 Lenox Avenue.)

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Oct 27 7pm Studio Salon Leslie Wayne and Saya Woolfalk on Alma Thomas, Moderated by Ian Berry. Studio Salon is the Museum’s literary society that invites language lovers to participate in an ongoing series of artist talks, book launches and writing workshops inspired by our exhibitions. This special edition of Studio Salonis presented on the occasion

of Alma Thomas, an exhibition that examines the evolution of an artist who created a highly personal style that expanded upon traditional Abstract Expressionist and Washington Color School practices through experimentations with abstraction, color, line and pattern. Alma Thomas is accompanied by a comprehensive catalogue by exhibition curators Ian Berry, Dayton Director of the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College, and Lauren Haynes, Associate Curator, Permanent Collection at The Studio Museum in Harlem. Filled with vibrant illustrations, this stunning volume traces Thomas’s development as an artist and includes specially commissioned responses by leading artists Leslie Hewitt, Jennie C. Jones, Leslie Wayne andSaya Woolfalk. Join us as Saya Woolfalk and Leslie Wayne reflect on specific works on view in our main galleries! This multi-part program will feature an exhibition walkthrough led by the Museum’s curatorial department, followed by twenty-minute artist talks in the galleries and a public dialogue in the Museum’s Theatre moderated by Berry. Following the program, guests are invited to purchase a limited number of copies of the catalogue on site. This program is free with Museum admission, which is a suggested donation of $7 for adults and $3 for students and seniors. To pre-register for this event, please click here. All seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

(144 West 125th Street between Lenox and Adam Clayton Powell)

Oct 28 6pm The Artist’s Voice. Richard Hunt with Dr. Courtney J. Martin. This edition of The Artist’s Voice invites renowned, contemporary artistRichard Hunt and Dr. Courtney J. Martin, Assistant Professor of History of Art and Architecture at Brown University, for a public dialogue highlighting Hunt’s pioneering contributions to the field of abstract art. Presented on the occasion of Richard Hunt: Framed and Extended, the conversation will explore the evolution of Hunt’s practice and distinct approach to sculpture as three dimensional drawing. The program will also explore moments of overlap in the careers of Richard Hunt and Alma Thomas and recount milestone moments in the canon of art history. A Q&A segment will follow the conversation. At the close of the program, Richard Hunt will lead a walkthrough of Richard Hunt: Framed and Extended.

Tickets to this program are $10, which includes Museum admission, which is a suggested donation of $7 for adults and $3 for students and seniors.To pre-register for this event, please click here. All seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. (144 West 125th Street between Lenox and Adam Clayton Powell) Oct 29 11am Harlem Freedom Tour. Join Harlem resident Tami Tyree, singer/historian of the movie “12 Years A Slave” as she leads and curates a tour of four institutions still remaining in central Harlem whose participation in the slavery abolitionist movement and Marcus Garvey’s Back-to-Africa movement changed the

world. Featuring music by vocalist Tami Tyree. FREE for High School and College students. Register at harlemfreedomtour@gmail.com.

Adults wishing to attend: $25pp tickets on Eventbrite. com Harlem Freedom Tour Celebrating NYC’s Anti-Slavery movement.

Nov 1 6:30pm Talks at the Schomburg: Politics, Race, and Rage If today’s “white rage” reveals attitudes that prevailed during Jim Crow, while people of color, specifically African-Americans and Latinos experience significant population growth and influence, how do these factors inform our upcoming presidential election and current political environment? Dr. Carol Anderson, Chair of the African American Studies department at Emory University and author of White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of our Racial Divide will join Akiba Solomon, Editorial Director of Colorlines, and Melanye Price, PhD and author of The Race Whisperer: Barack Obama and the Political Uses of Race, in a discussion exploring issues of race, economics and politics. Books will be available in the Schomburg Shop and a book signing will follow the conversation. Free admission. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (515 Lenox Avenue.)

Nov 2 6:30am Films @ the Schomburg:Chisholm ‘72 — Unbought & Unbossed. Shirley Chisholm was the first African-American of any gender to seek the Democratic Party presidential nomination in 1972.

Faced with opposition from established politicos

and the media, this documentary showcases the tenacity of Chisholm who remained unbought and unbossed throughout her campaign. In collaboration with Women In Islam, Inc., join us for a screening of Chisholm ‘72 - Unbought & Unbossed, and a talkback with director Shola Lynch, Curator of our Moving Image and Recorded Sound Division, and Dr. Niambi Carter, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Howard University and co-author of Gender and Black Presidential Politics: From Chisholm to Moseley-Braun. Free admission.

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (515 Lenox Avenue.)

Nov 4 6pm First Friday “Music Makers” Edition. Join us for our popular monthly social gathering, where there’ll be great music, signature drinks, and opportunity to network with others in the community. Music is a major part of our First Fridays events, and we realize that behind the artists are amazing track mixers and beat masters. This month we’re celebrating the producers of color behind some of the hottest tracks on the radio! The event will be hosted by Harlem’s own Dhalimu from Dhali’s Closet .With our extended hours, explore our pop-up exhibition, Black Power 50, as DJ Sylk spins unforgettable tunes created by the top producers of all time in our Langston Hughes Lobby and American Negro Theatre. See you there!

18+ to party 21+ to drink.

Suggested donations are welcome. Free admission.

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (515 Lenox Avenue.)

Nov 12 11am New York Urban League presents 30th Annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities Fair at Riverbank State Park. 11:15am A Parent’s Guide to College: Preparation Checklist College Admissions Test: A Preview of the New SAT. 12:30pm Paying for College: Scholarships, Grants, Loans & FAFSA prep Local Options: CUNY & SUNY. 1:45pm The HBCU Experience PANEL DISCUSSION. 2:45pm On The Yard Presentation. http:// www.nyul.org/what-we-do/ nyul-education-programs/ hbcu/ Nov 13 9am Generosity NYC 5K Run/ Walk at Riverside Park. A multi-charity 5K Run/Walk.

Whether you are a Charity or someone looking to participate on behalf of one of our Charity Partners, you will not want to miss Generosity NYC. Features a professional pre-race warm-up and stretch, professional announcer, one of a kind race gear and just an amazing time with friends, family, neighbors, co-workers and other charitable individuals like yourself. Riverside Park is a coveted locale for walkers and runners alike. For more information or to register, visit https://www.gen- erosityseries.com/events/ g e n e r osity-nyc-5k-run-walk-riverside-park-new-york/ All listings on this calendar are free of charge. To add your listing, please send copy 50 words or less in the format above to harlemnewsinc@aol.com

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See Black Theatre Recognized and Rewarded for its Excellence - Support AUDELCO Now!!!!!

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH GRACE L. JONES, PRESIDENT OF AUDELCO

BY Maria Grazia CAVENAGHI

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comforting feeling of serenity and peace pervaded me when I met Miss Jones. I immediately felt I was in the presence of GOOD! Her beautiful fragile physical aspect cannot conceal the aura of greatness and moral strength one can perceive in her presence. It is one of those encounters that will enrich my life.

She let me in her apartment and led me to the living room, filled with memorabilia, awards, photos of her family, her late adored husband and of all the great people she met and mentored…I felt I was stepping into history.

I asked her to talk freely about her experience with Audelco and what the orga-

nization has meant for many great artists.

“AUDELCO stands for Audience Development Committee. It was founded, established and incorporated by my friend and mentor, the late Vivian Robinson in 1973. Her aim was, and still remains, that of stimulating interest in performing arts in Black communities in NYC. We owe it to ourselves to support the efforts and passion of artists who are working daily to make sure our history, the one not taught in schools, is known and never forgotten.”

‘When did you start working for Audelco?’ “I have been involved with Audelco in different capacities since the late 1980s but

Grace L. Jones presenting Audelco Awards

only entered the Executive Committee in 1996 and became President in 2004” said Miss. Jones and added ”it is a unique organization that goes beyond the TONY. Audelco applauds what others ignore, by recognizing and honoring Black professional excellence and distinguished achievements in various categories of theatre arts in NYC, and it has done so for the last 43 years!

2015 Audelco family and Board Members

Today more than everdue to the cuts in funding for the arts and theatre in general- black theatre in particular suffers and needs all the support theatre lovers can offer in order to sustain its fundamental contribution to its cultural legacy. I invite all Harlem Community News readers to become ‘FRIENDS OF AUDELCO’ before the October 28th deadline for voting. In doing so

you will be able to cast a vote for your favorite play, actor, or director for that special performance that has particularly moved you and give them the encouragement they deserve to achieve higher goals. Isn’t that a worthwhile small investment in a higher cause?”

The 44th AUDELCO AWARDS Ceremony will be held at Symphony Space on November 21st, with a

very specific theme ‘Black Theatre standing on solid ground’. It remains the only formally established presentation to recognize the Black Theatre community in various categories. Many famous actors owe the awards a great recognition: Kerry Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, Phylicia Rashad, Debbie Allen and Denzel Washington just to name a few.

We all have the opportunity now to make sure many more excellent artists will get that lucky chance they deserve. Let your voice be heard!!!!

One year membership fee as low as $50.

For more info: Tel 212 368 6906; Email: audelco@ aol.com

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‘DARE TO BE BLACK: THE JACK JOHNSON STORY’ Nominated for the AUDELCO Award while asking Presidental Pardon for the First Black Heavyweight World Champion - 1908 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH PLAYWRIGHT AND ACTOR TOMMIE J. MOORE

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ueens born, Harlem’s adopted up-and-coming playwright and actor Tommie J. Moore has not just written and performed an amazing story about a figure that should not be forgotten, he has started a movement to obtain Presidential pardon!

“My interest in Jack Johnson was sparked when in 2013 I was asked to write a 15min educational short play about him, that I would perform in various High Schools, where also the life of Harriet Tubman was portrayed. While researching his life I realized how important his influence had been and the rele-

vance of his story in today’s climate. I decided to make it into a play to bring his achievements and the injustice committed against him, to the attention of a larger public.”

‘What in particular captured your attention about his life?

“Jack was born in 1878 from emancipated slaves living below the Mason Dixon line.

Negro lynchings were popular and inconsequential…What could a black man do to be treated equal? Demand his freedom? Maybe. Knock out white men? No! Date and marry white women? Absolutely not! Well, Jack Johnson did all that!! He

did things that one would call suicidal in those years. He was an African American before his time, he dared to be black!!

And although his physical stature was threatening, his charm and story-telling made him lovable. In 1908 he became the

first Black heavyweight world champion and he later beat Jim Jeffries ’the Great White Hope’.

White America could not stand it ….so...since they could not beat him in the ring, they found the way to knock him out with a left ‘illegal’ blow through

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‘Was it this injustice, resonating so similar to many committed today, that made you embark in the Campaign for Presidential pardon?’

“Absolutely, I was very troubled to see that such an incredible man still had a record and I felt it was imperative to

clear his name because even in 1908 black lives should have mattered. And I am not alone believing this, we are a movement which Sen. Gregory Meeks, John McCain and House Rep. Peter King have heard loud and clear…in fact they are now asking for Jack Johnson’s Presidential Pardon from those false charges.”

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lected officials and around 250 VIP guests came together to kick off this weekend’s grand-opening celebration of the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute’s (CCCADI) new historic location, the Firehouse on 120 E. 125th St. The highly anticipated opening comes after CCCADI’s 40 years of notable social justice work in the Afro-descendant community across the nation. In 2014, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) selected the organization to repurpose the City-landmarked firehouse in East Harlem, and the project received substantial funding from City, State, and private sources.

“For 40 years, CCCADI has been a pioneer in providing a space for the creative voices of the Caribbean and African diaspora, and it has become the center of a vibrant community where artists and audiences from across the city and beyond can engage with important, vital work,” said NYC Cultural Affairs Commissioner Tom Finkelpearl, who was in attendance. “The City is proud to have worked with CCCADI leadership, residents, local officials, and other stakeholders to restore this stunning landmark on 125th Street into a dynamic new community space that will serve Harlem and all New Yorkers for generations to come.”

Known for its highly impactful artistic and cultural programming, CCCADI will now make its home in this his-

toric space, which promises to be an invaluable community resource. The building will host exhibitions, workshops and performance areas alongside the CCCADI administrative offices.

The opening commenced as the sun set over the heart of East Harlem with a traditional ribbon cutting ceremony. Founders, exhibit curators and elected officials alike--including CCCADI’s founder Dr. Marta Moreno Vega, New York State Senator Adriano Espaillat, New York State Assemblyman Robert Rodriguez, New York City First Lady Chirlane McCray, New York State Secretary of State

Rossana Rosado, City Council Speaker Melissa Mark Viverito, Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer-came together to welcome the public into the new space.

Shortly after the ceremony, guests entered the event and were welcomed with remarks by several of the founders, board members, artists, and elected officials. After the welcoming remarks, guests got an early take on the exhibit, entitled HOME, MEMORY and FUTURE, a three-part exhibition curated by Lowery Stokes Sims, Yasmin Ramirez, Marta Moreno Vega and Regina Bultrón. The exhibit explores the concept of home in the

age of gentrification and displacement and includes an augmented reality component, the same technology used in Pokemon-Go, to explore the history and changes in Harlem at a time when the neighborhood is grappling with the forces of gentrification.

“Opening our home in El Barrio has been an important journey to assure a space for the preservation and celebration of our communities’ contributions to the cultural life of the city, nation, and the globe,” shared Dr. Vega.

“Now we are the numerical majority. We have to learn to talk as the majority, think as the majority, and vote as the

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Harlem and Hip Hop Influenced Marvel's Luke Cage

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Two stars from Marvel’s Luke Cage, a Netflix series that released its first season on Friday, September 30, 2016, Theo Rossi (who plays Shades) and Erik LaRay Harvey (who plays Diamondback), attended New York Comic Con 2016 Saturday, October 8 and Harlem News sat down with both stars to talk about the show, their roles, and how Harlem and hip-hop heavily influence it.

“The difficulty for me was taking something that’s science fiction and bringing it down to a level of reality.

That brings some truth to you. That was my challenge with Diamondback,” said Harvey of preparing for a character in the Marvel Universe.

Rossi also discussed some things that helped him prepare for the role as Shades. “Cheo (Hodari Coker is) the most collaborative person I’ve

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ever worked with, bar none,” Rossi said of his relationship with the show’s creator, executive producer, and writer, also citing that they both were very knowledgeable about Marvel comics because both were already big fans. “I was able to get as much information as I could possibly get in the world of Marvel.”

Harlem and Marvel seem to be a match made in heaven, and both actors discussed the role of Harlem in the show. “Harlem has always been a very historical place for the black community and I think having it placed in Harlem makes the show very distinct, very distinguished,” Harvey said, adding “I think it’s a very bold move and Marvel pulled it off brilliantly.” I would agree that my beloved home of Harlem seems like a perfect fit in the Marvel Universe.

Many of the scenes in the series take place on the streets of Harlem or in the fictional club Harlem’s Paradise.

Rossi, a Staten Island native, discussed the joy of shooting in New York City and waxed poetic about Harlem. “Working in New York City as an actor, it’s everything. Because if you are a fan of the history of Hollywood like I am, New York is the tableau of the greatest films, the greatest stories, it’s the capital of the world. So to film here, and more importantly to film in Harlem, you’re my age and you grew up here, you went to Harlem, you knew you were in a different place in New York. It almost makes me like nostalgic because, especially for a Staten Island geek growing up, Staten Island is its own unique world. Brooklyn was its own unique world. Manhattan was its own unique world and even though Harlem wasn’t a borough it felt like one because it was its own unique world that felt different and it looks different. The streets are wider, the building are lower.”

Hip-Hop also plays a prominent role in Luke Cage. Coker named each of the 13 episodes after a Gang Starr song, a hip-hop group that featured DJ Premier and now-deceased rapper Guru. Hip hop is a part of our community, it’s always been a part of our community,” Harvey said, while adding “I think the score of this show is incredible,” referring to the score

created by Adrian Younge, who has worked with notables like Jay Z, Kendrick Lamar and Ghostface Killah, and Ali Shaheed Muhammad of A Tribe Called Quest fame.

When asked if either of their characters would appear on another project, neither knew, but both Rossi and Harvey would love to see it happen, be it Netflix or on the big screen.

“He’s a gun runner. There’s guns everywhere, and whether you like that or not, it’s true. They all need guns, and I would like to be the single gun runner. You know on all those shows.

Even the Black Panther,” Harvey said.

Luke Cage gives a great ode to Harlem in the final episode of season one. “Harlem is supposed to represent our hopes and dreams. It’s the pinnacle of black art politics, innovation.

It’s supposed to be a shining light to the world.” But it is fitting that hiphop artist Method Man, who makes an appearance as himself in the series, had one of the most powerful lines in the series before performing the song “Bulletproof Love,” saying “it’s something powerful about seeing a black man as bulletproof and unafraid.” It certainly is. In Luke Cage, the phenomenal cast, Harlem and hip-hop music take turns sharing the spotlight in this Netflix hit.

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Mary J. Blige performs new songs, timeless hits at Foxwoods Resort Casino

hits like “Family Affair” as well as two outfit changes.

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he Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary. J. Blige rocked crowds at two shows over the week at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. From her earliest 1990s hits off her “What’s the 411” album like “Real Love” to new songs off her forthcoming album, the Queen held court for 95 minutes on the first of her two Foxwoods performances.

Mary came out dancing to start the show clad in black jeggings, a black leather midriff top and black and fur leather jacket singing her uptempo hits like “Just Fine, “You Bring Me Joy,” “The One,” and “I Can Love You.” Blige was joined on the stage by three female background singers, a drummer, a keyboard player, and two guitarists. Though she acknowledged the men in the audience, she said she was there for the women in the audience, and always has been, because she can understand their feelings and their pain.

Mary then went into her slower songs, which are arguably her biggest hits, like “Share My World,” “My Life,” “I’m Going Down,” and “Not Gon Cry.” She also performed two new songs, “Strength of a Woman” and the phenomenal “Who’s Gonna Love You Like I Do?” With the marital problems the singer is going through, perhaps her most passionate performance of the night was of the hit “No More Drama,” which saw her punching the floor and sending flying kicks into the air.

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NAACP State Conference Honors Cicely Tyson, George Gresham & Vicki Fuller at Annual Gala

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he NAACP’s New York State Conference honored community leaders and the lifetime achievements of actress Cicely Tyson at a gala honoring its 80th anniversary.

The advocacy group, which stands for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, celebrated 80 years of advancing the cause of

be slowing down anytime soon.

“I cannot tell you how grateful I am to stand here at this moment in time,” Tyson said as she accepted the James E. Allen Award.

“I have been with them and they have been with me since the inception of my career. They and all of you are the reason why I act. Without your support, I would never be here.”

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civil rights at its annual benefit gala Oct. 6 at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel in midtown.

Hosted by actress Phylicia Rashad, the night honored Cicely Tyson, 1199SEIU head George Gresham and Vicki Fuller, Chief Investment Officer, New York State Common Retirement Fund- and included a special message from presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

Tyson, who looked resplendent in a B. Michael mermaid gown, thanked the NAACP for sticking by her and said she wouldn’t

Award winner Vicki Fuller

The principal of the New Jersey school named in Tyson’s honor said she was proud of the “Miss Jane Pittman” actress for being a role model to her students.

“Today means recognition of young diverse students really being able to achieve a level of excellence,” Anita Champagne, principal of the Cicely L. Tyson School of Performing Arts in East Orange, said. “Our saying is aim high, soar high. Dr. Tyson exemplifies aiming high and soaring high.”

The night also paid tribute to Dr. Hazel Dukes, the

head of the state’s NAACP, for her work in battling police brutality, boosting economic opportunities, voting rights and equal access to justice for all.

“Hazel Dukes’ considerable contributions continue to inspire and influence, and we look forward to her contributions for years to come,” Rashad said.

The affair brought out national NAACP president Cornell Brooks, former mayor David Dinkins, Civil Court Judge J. Machelle Sweeting, Broadway producer Stephen Byrd, as well as Gov. Andrew Cuomo,

who said the NAACP’s work was needed more than ever.

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“The NAACP is such an important organization,” the governor said at the cocktail reception before the gala. “The advocacy, the strength and the voice of the NAACP is imperative…The NAACP is relevant now more than ever, especially in these days and times.”

National Urban League president Marc Morial told the Harlem News he was delighted to celebrate the

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legacy of his fellow civil rights group.

“Here’s the most important thing: the NAACP has been a stalwart of civil rights in the nation,” Morial told the Harlem News. “And I think what you’re going to see is tremendous respect and admiration for New York and Hazel Dukes.”

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he Manhattan Responsible Fatherhood Coalition honored 16 dads and father-figures at the Harlem State Office Building last Saturday while simultaneously hosting a Town Hall meeting.

The meeting was intended to provide an outlet for the stressful challenges of fatherhood and cue the Coalition on how it can best assist in the improvement of

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better coping skills.

However, the greater purpose of this event was to honor the efforts of outstanding dads and father-figures.

The Coalition defines great dads and as men who are personally and consistently committed to the constructive development of children. Recognizing that the efforts of these men are often overlooked or taken for granted, the Coalition decided to

publicly honor them and extend invitations to their family and friends to join them.

Honorees were nominated by Parent and Teacher Coordinators from various pubic schools. In addition to receiving framed awards, signed by Borough President Gale Brewer and Assemblyman Keith Wright, the honorees received gifts and acknowledgements from several city

(l-r) Rev. Alphonso Wyatt, spiritual advisor;The Hon. Keith Wright, sponsor, State Assemblyman; Manhattan Responsible Fatherhood Coalition Chairman Melvin B. Alston; event co-moderators Dominick Boyce, and Keston Jones

Honorees seated in the first 2 rows and displaying their awards also received gifts and recognition from several sponsoring agencies, including the Young Men’s Initiative (YMI) the Office of the Borough President (OBP) the Administration of Child Services (ACS) the Department of Education (DOE) the Human Resources Administration (HRA) Division for Youth and Community Development (DYCD) Akira Center, Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha and the Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC). Coalition members and supporters stand in back rows.

and private agencies; a five-course brunch and assorted pastries.

The Coalition, chaired and founded

by Melvin B. Alston in 2011, coordinates a city-wide effort to encourage better relationships between fathers and children.

They include annual Daddy-Daughter Dances, Real Dads Cook and Dads Bring Your Child to School projects. Honoring Great Dads was the first of a series planned for the near future. It is also sponsoring a Father’s Forward Roundtable on Monday October 24 at 7:00pm at the Fred Samuels Democratic Club (190 West 135th Street). For additional information contact fathersforward1@mail. com.

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rom piggy banks to that first savings account, many children are taught the value of saving from an early age.

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• Family philanthropy. Even if the gifts are modest, Cortines and Baumer advocate involving teens in the family giving plan. Encourage them to research charities and apply for “grants” from the family’s budget for giving. “The experience of learning about nonprofits will be invaluable,” Baumer says.

This is also where another portion of the teen’s earnings from a part-time job could be placed.

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EDUCATION

More Parents Saving More Money for College

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he number of parents saving for college and the amounts they are saving are both at four-year highs, according to “How America Saves for College 2016,” a recent national study

by Sallie Mae and conducted

by Ipsos.

The new report reveals that 57 percent of today’s parents are saving for college, up from 48 percent in 2015, and the average amount saved is $16,380, up from $10,040 the year prior.

In this climate of increased savings, over half of all parents feel confident they’ll be able to meet college costs, and the vast majority of parents who have set a savings goal are confident they’ll meet their goal.

“These higher levels of optimism, confidence, and savings correspond with other

of Baby Boomer parents), and Millennials have saved more money ($20,155, on average, vs. $12,428 for Gen Xers and $18,323 for Baby Boomers).

When it comes to paying for college, a greater percentage of Millennial parents believe the parent should be solely responsible compared to their Gen X and Baby Boomer counterparts.

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economic trends we’re seeing, such as declines in unemployment and increased optimism about the economy among the U.S. public,” says Julia Clark, senior vice president, Ipsos Public Affairs.

Here are some of the reports key findings:

Millennials Most Committed

Millennial parents -- age 35 or younger -- feel more confident than other generations about meeting college costs, and they’re more committed to saving for college.

More Millennials are saving (65 percent, vs. 50 percent of Gen X parents and 61 percent

While use of 529 college savings plans among parents rose to 37 percent, up from 27 percent the prior year, these tax-advantaged plans still lag far behind general savings accounts, despite the fact that those who use 529 plans save roughly 25 percent more, on average.

More Parents Making Plans

The proportion of parents

with a plan to pay for college rose to 51 percent in 2016, up from 42 percent in 2015. Parents with a plan save significantly more: $18,389, on average, compared to the $10,468 reported by parents without plans.

Additionally, nearly three-quarters of parents agree that students are more likely to attend college if they know savings have been set aside for them.

“Preparing for college requires significant personal and financial commitment, and it’s gratifying to see so many parents, and especially younger parents, taking proactive measures to make college possible,” says Raymond J. Quinlan, chairman and CEO, Sallie Mae. The full “How America Saves for College 2016” report

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and a related infographic are available at SallieMae.com/ HowAmericaSavesForCollege. Join the conversation at Facebook.com/SallieMae or #HowAmericaSaves.

If your family is currently saving for college or planning to get started, the experts at Sallie Mae recommend the 1-2-3 approach: first, open a savings account; second, set a goal and make deposits regularly; and third, explore tax-advantaged options such as 529 college savings plans.

“Above all, these study results provide tangible evidence of the value parents continue to ascribe to higher education,” says Quinlan.

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URBANOLOGY

Power of Suggestion

By William A. Rogers

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ur conscious mind controls the actions of our subconscious mind. We are what we think, and our world is what we believe it to be. The subconscious mind can also function independently from our conscious mind. It works 24/7.

All of our internal body functions work without our conscious thought. What is not commonly known is the influence that external suggestion can have on our subconscious mind. A hypnotic suggestion to a person can harm or heal that person. “Almost any disease can be induced in hypnotic

subjects by suggestion” writes Dr. Joseph Murphy in his wonderful book “The Power of Your Subconscious Mind”. Many have experienced the miraculous phenomenon of faith healing. The reason why one should be careful about their thoughts is due to the power of suggestion.

Print and electronic media can provide both positive and negative suggestions to the subconscious minds of individuals who may not be aware that a form of social programing takes place in some of the music we listen to, the papers we read and what we see on large or small screens. There is a belief by

many in the world of media that there is a greater market for negative news then it is for positive news. I have tremendous respect for Pat Stevenson, the publisher of this newspaper who for years has only printed “good news that people can use”. That has been a very difficult business decision but she has shown by example that there is a market for positive news that can provide positive suggestions to the subconscious minds of the readers.

Music can also be a tool to convey negative or positive suggestive thoughts to the subconscious minds of listeners. On October 15th a number of organizations

called for a national boycott of radio stations that played music which glorified violence and a negative view and treatment of women.

Just as this newspaper has shown that there is a market for positive news, there is also a market for positive music. Many of you old schoolers know what I am talking about.

Unfortunately many younger individuals are not aware that some of the music that is popular may be sending negative suggestions to their subconscious minds that can consciously be acted out as part of their reality. I have been told by many young artists that if their music is too positive they find it difficult to get record deals and air time.

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It is important to understand the power of suggestion and how it can influence our subconscious minds.

More importantly, it is necessary to make our children aware of how media can have a negative or positive influence on how they see themselves and how they see others. Becoming aware of how media can influence our subconscious minds is the first step towards deprogramming. We are all socially programed to view ourselves and the world in a certain way. Fear and doubt seems to be the formula for much of the news we are exposed to. I recommend paying attention to the news your read, the music you listen to and what you view on the large and small screens.

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Herbs Are Nature’s Medicine...

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By Zakiyyah

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n last week’s article, we spoke about Gotu kola’s excellence in relieving anxiety, depression and fatigue by energizing the central nervous system and rebuilding energy reserves.

Gotu kola also plays a big role in circulation and blood problems, and in strengthening the kidney adrenals, addressing venous insufficiency that manifests as varicose veins and blood clots in the legs.

It contains certain chemical constituents that decrease inflammation and blood pressure in the veins.

When applied topically, its saponin constituents increase the production of collagen to aid in healing

wounds, minimizing scars and stretch marks.

Other of its chemical constituents, asiaticoside and madecassoside, actually help keep veins and other blood vessels from leaking.

By strengthening the walls of blood vessels, it is a powerful herb in building blood flow, relieving high blood pressure and helps the body defend against various toxins. It is further used to treat rheumatism, blood diseases, congestive heart failure, urinary tract infections, venereal diseases, and hepatitis.

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LIFESTYLE

ASK ALMA: I HATE THE WAY MY HUSBAND KISSES, BUT I DON’T WANT TO HURT HIS FEELINGS

By Alma Gill (NNPA News Wire Columnist)

Dear Alma, My husband and I have been married for two years.

He’s a great husband. He takes care of everything and keeps me very happy.

Here’s the catch, I just hate how he kisses. It is just too much spit, wild lips and heavy breathing all over the place. I have tried on many occasions to discuss this with him, but it never seems like the right time.

Not to mention he is a very, very sensitive man. His feelings are easily hurt and I don’t want to make him feel bad. He takes everything to heart. At our recent anniver-

sary dinner when we were having a very romantic moment, I said, “Slow down, baby. Let’s practice a bit and make our kisses really, really great. Of course all he heard was, “I don’t like your kisses.” Now, three weeks later, he’s still upset. When I try to kiss him, he won’t even kiss me back. I think this is so crazy, but what can I do. Should I apologize and tell him everything is

just fine? I love my husband and I just want things to be right again and I want both of us to enjoy when we’re kissing each other. I don’t want to hate his kisses for the rest of my life.

Signed, To Kiss or Not to Kiss Dear Kiss, And uhhhruhhh, I see nothing wrong with that request, as it will affect the rest of your life. I’m sorry to hear your hot lips hunk-of-aman has hoisted himself into such a hissy fit. Especially, because his reaction isn’t what you’d expect when you’re looking to make a

constructive improvement pertaining to intimacy. His inability to be open enough to hear you, tilts my head towards a bit of concern. He needs to apologize.

You said you’ve been married for two years; you guys are really just getting started. You’ve got a long road ahead to unravel those untruths that didn’t get mentioned or get on your nerves at the start of this lasting romance. That’s a lesson for another time.

Hard conversations don’t have to be rude and there’s no need to attack, but they are an important

part of a relationship. Your words were sincere enough, in my opinion. And again I say, no, no way do you deserve a cold shoulder. Let me pause here while I have your attention and reiterate, don’t you apologize. The two of you are required to talk openly and honestly to each other, that’s nonnegotiable. Mr. “takes-care-ofeverything” needs to tame his time-outs and grow up!

Every fool knows experience is the best teacher.

When he finds his way back and he’s ready to act like an adult – you should drop, rock and roll. Don’t hold a

October Message and Affirmations

By Rev. Sédare Coradin-Mercer MS, MPA, MRS, Pastor United Divine Freedom Church of the Healing Christ, Inc. faith. We now express peace and harmony in our life. God will never fail us if we never fail to believe in God’s goodness and responsiveness. We now realize and accept that God is for us and within us, so nothing can be against us.

Father-Mother-God, we Love You and we Thank You for going before us and giving us what You know we need, at the moment we need it. As we give power ONLY to Thee, we silently affirm: “My God, as my good, is the infinite Mind Presence in which all created life inheres and from which it derives its good.

God is all-sufficient being and therefore, my own all-sufficiency in all things.

His wealth substance is the wealth of my consciousness and affairs and I daily

enjoy the prosperity of the sons and daughters of God. The substance of God is the light of my mind, the health of my body, and the abundance of all my affairs.”

We rejoice in God within us knowing that we are a blessing unto ourselves, to humankind, and to every day in which we live.

Amen! And So It Is! DS AFFIRMATIONS OCTOBER God is the only Power and the only Presence in my life.

I am a sound (Christ) mind, in a sound body, doing sound works.

I am upheld and sustained by the strength of Almighty God. I am an open channel through which the healing currents of Life are now

flowing.

I am alive with the Life of God, and upheld by His Free Spirit forever.

I am a child of God, expressing divine harmony in all ways, in all things, at all times.

I radiate divine health.

My energy comes from an infinite Source.

God in the midst of me is mighty to quicken, to strengthen, to heal, to vitalize, to renew, to make whole.

All is Divine Harmony, joy, gladness, delight. I sing for joy!

A mighty God-power wells up in me, purifying, vitalizing, energizing, renewing, healing instantly and forever.

God’s Life in me is heavenly peace.

I feel the peace of God

in me, giving me strength and joy!

There is only one Power, everywhere evenly present and instantly available.

All things work together for good.

Everything works perfectly, divinely governed my God. Love overcomes all things. Love never fails.

Divine Love in me is an irresistible Power, creating my good.

I will be still and know the Truth of God. God is infinite wealth, supplying me with all that I need as I need it.

I abide in peace and go forth in infinite wisdom.

My supply is commensurate with the grandeur of my thought.

I am joyously and vitally open and receptive to my

good.

Supply is omnipresent and unlimited, and is always where I am and what I need.

All supply comes easily, constantly, steadily, in all ways, at all times, under all conditions.

I realize my oneness with God. Delight thyself in the Lord; and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Psalm 37:4 I am God’s perfect child.

I am victorious, undaunted, a bringer of good.

I am surrounded, enfolded, upheld by Love.

A mighty Power goes before me, making easy and perfect my way.

I rest in God, for underneath are His everlasting arms.

I am kept in perfect peace because my mind is stayed on Thee.

AND SO IT IS! AND SO MUST IT BE!

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‘Beloved Mighty I AM Presence’, Father-Mother-God, we know that where any of us are gathered in your name, You are there. We acknowledge your Presence and we thank you for Your Love and for guiding us in our work.

Lord, thank you for reminding us that the Living Presence of Spirit flows through us. Knowing this, we let go of past limitations and magnify every good we have experienced. Every joy that has come into our life is multiplied. We accept that our Divine birthright is freedom, joy and good. Spirit is not limited, so neither are we. We let go of all restricting ideas. Knowing that Life give according to our faith, we lift our thoughts and elevate our

grudge or never again speak your peace. Put one hand on each cheek and pull him in easy. Teach him! Show him what ya’ working with (kiss emoji), LOL, and lets just end this rightchea! That’s all I can say because you know, this is a “PG” publication (wink emoji).

Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans more than 25 years, including various roles at USA Today, Newsday and the Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysaskalma@gmail.com.

Follow her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” and Twitter @ almaaskalma.

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CHURCH

Spiritually Speaking

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By Bro. Bill De Fossett –Radio Personality and host of The 3G Experience radio program on WHCR-90.3 FM (www.whcr.org)

Harlem Community Newspapers | October 20, 2016

HCR-90.3 FM brought our relatives in the south to its airwaves last Thursday morning on the 3G Experience radio program. Live reports from South Carolina, North Carolina and Florida brought the turbulence of Hurricane Matthews to our community. Our field correspondents reported on the preparation phase and the evacuation phase of the storm. Damage reports and flooding conditions were also reported.

Great job WHCR! Last Friday, the Pastor’s Aide Ministry presented a platform service.

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great messages on the topic “God’s Gumbo”. Deacon Marquis Gasper was the program coordinator and Rev. Mary Staggers of New Tabernacle Baptist Church was the worship leader. The service was highlighted by the surprise arrival of Rev. Raymond L. Mickens, Pastor of Faith, who had been recovering from a recent surgery.

Rev. Helena Tyson, Assistant Pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, was the morning guest preacher at Pentecostal Baptist Church last Sunday. Rev. Casper Niles is the Pastor.

Franklin Avenue Bap-

tist Church will welcome Faith Memorial Baptist Church as they kick off their 21st Anniversary of their Pastor, Rev. Idus Nunn, Jr. On Sunday, October 29 at 5:00pm, there will be a concert at Faith Memorial Baptist Church, 1435 Prospect Avenue, the Bronx. The concert, titled “A Rebuilding of Christ’s House “will bring many gospel artists and groups to the celebration.

On Sunday, October 22 New Dawn Baptist Church will celebrate their 60th Church Anniversary.

2nd Mt. Olive Baptist Church held their Home-

coming Service last Sunday. The Pastor and members of the Tabernacle of Deliverance were the afternoon guests.

Rev. Joseph T. Bright, Jr., Pastor of Tabernacle delivered a soul stirring message.

2nd Mt. Olive is celebrating its 64th Church Anniversary. A weeklong celebration is planned for this historic event. Bishop Phillip Crichlow is the Pastor of 2nd Mt. Olive.

Tabernacle of Deliverance is celebrating its 40th Anniversary from Wednesday, October 18 through Friday, October 21. The opening service will feature Apostle Joe

Ross and Prayer Temple Community Church. The closing service will bring Bishop Carl Holley, Pastor of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and Rev. Charolette Williams-Holley and the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Rev. Joseph T. Bright, Jr. is the Pastor of Tabernacle.

Follow Bro. Bill on WHCR-90.3 or at www. whcr.org – Thursday morning 6am-10am. We can also be heard daily at 9am and 6pm with news, sports and weather updates. We are also on Facebook and you can send comments or story ideas to me at PO Box 446, NY, NY 10039.

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LITERARY CORNER

“Truevine: Two Brothers, a Kidnapping, and a Mother’s Quest: A True Story of the Jim Crow South”

by Beth Macy

REVIEW by Terri Schlichenmeyer, Harlem News contributor

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ife these days is a threering circus.

The clowns at your job dominate Ring Number One. Ring Number Two features The Juggler (you) and your checkbook, schedule, chore list, and family obligations. And in Ring Number Three, there’s a wild combination of the other two.

Run away and join the circus?

Yeah, that’s already happened but in the new book “Truevine”

by Beth Macy, it was far from voluntary.

Harriet Muse was nearly beside herself with worry.

According to legend handed down from mother to child for generations, Harriet’s sons were snatched away from their field chores on a warm day in 1899 –

kidnapped in broad daylight by a white man with candy because Willie and George, ages six and nine, were not like other African American children of their day.

The two Muse boys were albinos, with white hair, pale skin, and pink eyes.

Perfect, in other words, for the sideshow.

But was the legend true?

For Macy, a modern-day journalist, it was an intriguing tale.

She wrote a story on it for her newspaper and then started to dig some more, but she was thwarted by a great-niece intent on protecting an elderly uncle.

Even so, lots of people remembered the Muse boys, but nobody knew what had happened to them nor did dates or details

explain how the Muses end up as sideshow exhibits.

Circus memorabilia collectors may recognize Willie and George from old postcards. The boys had supposedly been “discovered” by “freak hunters” in a country du jour and, through the years, were mostly captive to a series of handlers, circuses, and managers who paid them nothing. Still, the boys seemed to have embraced circus life although, from town to town, their names often changed, as did their stories and racial stereotypes they were forced to enact. In truth, they were just two uneducated boys with a genetic anomaly who’d been told all their lives that their mother was dead.

The boys were men before

they knew that she wasn’t…

And therein lies the most difficult unknown in this book: what was the role of “dear old mother” in what happened to the boys? Author Beth Macy presents evidence that’s sometimes contradictory, and which leads to more questions.

That’s not a bad thing, though. In “Truevine,” Macy patiently puts things into perspective through an overall sense of the times; a micro-look at one area of Virginia, a century ago; and peeks into circus life. More importantly, we feel the crushing despair of Jim Crow laws and the despair Harriet Muse must’ve felt; when her Mother-Bear power emerges, we’re surprised, but not too much.

Through this all, Macy forces readers to see things as they were, to consider what survival means, and to be open to the idea that maybe today’s unthinkable was yesterday’s possibility.

While this book is a little on the long side, it’s got a story that’s overdue in telling, and that will appeal to historians and

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EXPRESSIONS

“How Malcolm X sired The X-Men”

LAW: Inspired by September’s Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture’s opening, many are examining how African-Americans have impacted this country. Some influences are more obvious (ex: HipHop) and others are subtler, like with Marvel Comics’ X-Men. They debuted in comics in 1963, followed by a 1992 cartoon show and live action movies soon after.

RRN: Including X-Men: Apocalypse, released on DVD and Blu-ray this month. The X-Men are a team of mutant heroes. Mutants are a subspecies of humans born with superhuman abilities.

LAW: Mutants represent minorities and undergo most of the struggles in their fictional world that minorities undergo in this one, and the schism

among mutants is largely based on Civil Rights Movement schisms.

RRN: In the real world and the comics, I find the paradox of said schisms fascinating considering that the proposed common goal of achieving acceptance and equality is supposed to be of the utmost importance.

LAW: Yes, but loving families can agree they’re hungry yet squabble about what, when and where to eat, and the more complicated the problem, the more likely the divisions. In the X-Men’s case, their primary antagonist is Magneto, modeled after men like Marcus Garvey or the younger Malcolm X. His view is: the majority is unalterably hateful and envious and will never accept the minority. They will exploit and eventually exterminate mi-

norities. So minorities must either completely separate from the majority or seize power and rule the majority.

The X-Men are led by Professor Charles Xavier. His premise? Faith. People are generally good but fear what they don’t understand, perceive as different, and feel threatened by, so show the majority (humans) how much mutants and humans have in common. If mutants are (at worst) non-threatening or (at best) heroic and philanthropic, majority fear and ignorance will subside and there can be peace and unity; i.e., Xavier and his X-Men have a more Martin Luther King Jr. or Booker T. Washington approach. In “X-Men: Apocalypse,” Xavier runs a school for mutants (think HBCU) and envisions having it integrated with hu-

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RRN: Storm was introduced in the 1975 comic Giant Size X-Men #1 and is one of their featured characters in most formats, including X-Men: Apocalypse.

LAW: In the comics, Storm is literally African-American: Her father is from Harlem and her mother from Kenya. Storm is usually portrayed as wise, kind, regal, loyal and mighty.

RRN: And she’s a skilled physical fighter after training with teammates like Wolverine. She can manipulate weather. She’s also an expert thief.

I’ll refrain from any stereotype musings…

LAW: Beyond imagery, ironically, her blackness is rarely addressed in any format.

Perhaps some X-Men writers think if the whole concept is how different people should unite, the writers should ignore Storm’s race. It’s only fairly recently that she’s been fleshed out more (so to speak) in the comics.

RRN: Marvel has made

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genuine efforts to garner interest in her through comics over the decades. She’s been the X-Men’s leader in the books. But in past movies, she’s been under-utilized considering she’s one of the most powerful X-Men. Despite Storm’s long comic history, in the movies, we do not see much of her back story. Marvel has a “Black Panther” movie in 2018. In comics, Storm has been romantically tied to the Black Panther so perhaps they’ll connect in an upcoming movie? We’ll see… But in this flick Storm is one of the fabled “horsemen” of the main antagonist, Apocalypse, the first mutant to exist and arguably the most powerful one ever.

LAW: His premise? A turnt-up Magneto. “What we B.S.-ing for? Let’s preemptively kill all who may resent or oppose our power.”

RRN: He was an excellent choice as a villain for this film because this dude is a serious bad@$$ in the comics. He’s immortal with control of the

molecules of his own body and whose only limit is his imagination! I liked watching the origin of Apocalypse and his recruitment of the Four Horsemen, including Storm.

They nailed Apocalypse’s personality. Many a despot viewed themselves as public benefactors. The film’s “miss” is that Apocalypse’s supposed to be larger than life but is literally the same height as his subordinates, which average under 6 feet tall. While this may work in real life, I don’t think it works on the big screen.

LAW: There are numerous characters that are different sizes (or races) in print than on the screen and if the actor’s good, I usually don’t mind.

If you’ve never entered the X-Men’s world before, we think this article prepared you enough to understand the new movie; but also think you’ll enjoy it more if you’ve seen “X-Men: First Class” and “X-Men: Days of Future Past” first. (And as a side note, in 1981’s Days of Future Past comic plot, the events are fueled by reactions to an anti-mutant bigot’s presidential campaign, but I digress…) We think “X-Men: Apocalypse” has characters to root for and against, touching moments, funny bits, good fight scenes, and surprise appearances.

Readers, please let us know what you think about anything we’ve said.

Ronald R. Nelson is the illustrator of the Storm art featured with this article and of “(H)afrocentric: The Comic” available in stores and online. Instagram.com/RonaldRobertNelson L.A. Williams is a former comic editor and runs AquaBabyBooks.com online bookstore.

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HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Mayor Bill de Blasio Heaps Praise On Rep. Charlie Rangel and the Greater Harlem Chamber Of Commerce at 120th Anniversary Gala

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ayor Bill de Blasio said Rep. Charles Rangel was pivotal in helping to change the face of Harlem at an event marking the

120th anniversary of uptown’s Chamber of Commerce.

“In the entire history of New York City, few people have had an impact on us like Charlie Rangel,” de Blasio said as a beaming Rangel looked on.

De Blasio, who was the keynote speaker Oct. 4 at the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce anniversary gala reception, explained that Rangel was instrumental in programs like Harlem’s Empowerment Zone and the federal earned income tax credit.

“I think people in this city are just starting to realize the debt of gratitude we owe,” added the mayor, who was among the VIPS who heaped praise on the outgoing “Lion of Lenox Avenue,” who will retire at the end of the year after nearly 50 years of public service.

The gala, hosted by local news legend Cheryl Wills and held at Harlem Hospital Center’s Mural Pavilion, drew several hundred attendees, including NAACP New York state president Dr. Hazel Dukes, Assemblyman Keith Wright, Councilwoman Inez Dickens, former Mayor David Dinkins, musical great Chuck Jackson, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez.

The mayor also lauded the chamber – which has sponsored cultural and community events like Harlem/ Havana and Harlem Week – for its work in building up become.

“You have been steadfast. In good times and bad, you have been a rock,” de Blasio said. “It’s safe to say that we would not have the Harlem we embrace if not for the chamber for 120 years. On behalf of the people of New York, a very happy birthday and here’s to 120 more.”

Established on Oct. 3, 1896, the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce’s mission has been to increase economic opportunity for uptown’s business community and citizenry. Over the years, it sponsored key infrastructure projects like the George Washington Bridge and counted icons like Jackie Robinson among its ranks, Lloyd Williams, the chamber’s CEO and president, said.

Guests imbibed on wines from Black Hawk Imports and hors d’oeuvres from Settepani, while brass band Underground Horns played. Moiesha McGill, the theater actress from the Broadway show “The Color Purple” performed, and later, the attendees took home gift bags.

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STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: HALLOWEEN ACROSS 1. *One should accompany young Trick or Treaters 6. “Victoria’s Secret” purchase 9. Marine eagle 13. “West Side Story” character 14. Distinctive quality 15. “Pulling my leg,” e.g.

16. Venomous slitherer 17. Dashboard acronym 18. Big tops 19. *Like a house to avoid 21. *Halloween alternative to black 23. Cul de ____ 24. Type of test 25. Sis’ sibling 28. Coarse file 30. Centers, old-fash-

GAMES ioned 35. Indian music 37. ____ gin 39. *Chocolate bar ingredient 40. Do as directed 41. Popular garden perennial 43. Jesus’ first guests 44. African sorcery 46. Romanov ruler 47. Dashing style 48. Accident 50. Not mint 52. “C’____ la vie!”

53. 500 sheets 55. Nada 57. *”Night of the ____ Dead” 60. *Possible Halloween precursor 64. Winnie-the-Pooh’s friend 65. High or low card 67. Food from heaven 68. Cupcake topper 69. Spring mo.

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7. *Gravestone wish 8. Tanks and such 9. Genesis garden 10. *2002 horror movie “The ____” 11. Sol or fa 12. Ambulance crew 15. Typeface letter that slants up and to the right 20. E-wallet’s content 22. Ewe’s mate 24. One playing dead 25. *Wicked ride 26. Torah teacher 27. S-shaped moldings

29. Coin opening 31. Top of the Capitol 32. 1:10,000 on a map, e.g.

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34. *Honoree on day after Halloween 36. Same as #1 Down 38. Arrival times 42. Entertainment venue 45. Artsy Keith 49. Mont Blanc, e.g.

51. Mood lighting switch 54. Old World lizard 56. ____ Apso 57. Insane in Spain 58. Avian wader 59. Ivy stem 60. Bone-dry 61. Hostile to 62. Involved in a secret 63. Midday slumbers 64. Free 66. *Witch’s familiar

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CAN DO TIP #34: Face the Fact: We could all use a lift! Pt. 2

By Monifa Maat “The Healthy Motivator” (www.TheHealthyMotivator.com)

52 CAN DO’S: Healthy Lifestyle Solutions for each week of the year Last week I highlighted the importance of practicing facial toning exercises for a natural “face lift”. This week, I’ll discuss the power of eye exercises for overall eye health.

First, did you know there are six muscles present in the eye socket (orbit)? Each

muscle attaches to the eye to move it up and down, side to side, and in rotation according to the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.

Just like any other muscle, our eyes need exercise and if they don’t get it will eventually become lazy – and lazy muscles are never a good thing. Although scientific studies indicate “no clear scientific evidence” to support the utility of eye exercises, lots of information exists online that supports their effectiveness.

I’ll share with you my personal experience. Several months ago, I noticed my vision was somewhat blurred

particularly when I awoke in the morning. I surmised it was because of eye strain from staring into the computer screen for countless hours.

This concerned me because my eyesight has always been great. I performed the following eye exercises consistently for several weeks and I am here to tell you folks–they do work! Now my morning blurs are history.

Instructions: Practice each exercise for 2-3 minutes every morning as soon as you awaken in bed and 2-3 minutes every night just before closing your eyes in bed.

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It might be a lamp, a clock, a curtain or even an actual spot on the wall. Do not let them dart aimlessly. It is important to control the muscle (eye) just as you would con-

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No one has a crystal ball that can see into the future, so to best protect your family and your home, get prepared for everything.

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hile most people don’t like to think about worst case scenarios, giving them their proper consideration can ultimately offer peace of mind.

Now is always the best time to get your home and family ready for a range of emergencies. Here are three steps to take.

Stock Up Every home should contain a supply kit that includes a surplus of nonperishable food items, as well as fresh bottled water. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends one gallon per person in your household per day for three days.

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trol your biceps muscle while doing a biceps curl.

Step 2: Vertical – Move your eyes quickly up toward the ceiling then down toward the floor. Again, find a specific spot on the ceiling and a spot on the floor to focus on.

Step 3: Diagonal – Draw an (X) with your eyes as you move them from upper right corner of the ceiling to lower

left corner of the floor; then upper left corner to lower right corner.

Step 4: Circular – Think of an imaginary clock that is directly in front of you.

Move your eyes clockwise, fixing them at 4 different spots – 12:00, 3:00, 6:00, 9:00 and back to 12:00. After 4 rounds, speed up. Repeat the same, counterclockwise.

Tip: As you perform all these exercises try to keep your head still and let your eyes do all the work.

Disclaimer….

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