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VOTE September 13th. Don’t sit back and complain about what is going on in your community. Do something about it. Voice Your Opinion with Your Vote.

Congratulations to Nia Frank, “Miss New York” crowned “Miss America.” We know you will make us proud. (see page 3).

Earlier this week I watched the 911 Memorial service on tv. As I listened to the names of those who lost their lives on that day and saw their faces, I am reminded - “every day of life is a gift.” Most of those people walked out of their homes and went to work with plans. They had plans for lunch, plans for dinner, plans for the weekend and plans for their future. Thank you God for the gift of this day and may I honor you by making my life a blessing for my family, my community and the world.

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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Contributor @StacyBrownMedia

he genius, intelligence, beauty and spirit of Black women, which continues to transform the world, shined brightly again Sunday as Nia Franklin became the first Miss America in the post-swimsuit era.

“It took a lot of perseverance to get here,” Franklin, the freshly crowned beauty queen, said after her win. “I want to thank my beautiful family, my mom and my dad, who is a survivor of cancer.”

An opera singer, Franklin is a native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina and earned her master’s degree in music composi-

tion from UNC School of the Arts, according to her biography as reported by CNN. She moved to New York after being accepted at the Kenan Fellow program at Lincoln Center Education in Manhattan.

During the competition, Franklin described how music helped her find her identity.

“I grew up at a predominately Caucasian school that was only five percent minority, and I felt out of place so much because of the color of my skin,” Franklin said. “But growing up, I found my love of arts, and through music that helped me to feel positive about myself and

about who I was.”

Her win set Twitter and all of social media ablaze.

“Congratulations to our new Miss America,” famed radio and television personality Donnie Simpson said. “Nia Franklin represented New York and won the crown last night. She’s obviously very smart, very talented and absolutely stunning. I’m so proud.”

Another popular radio show host, Michael Lyle, Jr., also couldn’t contain his joy for Franklin.

“Huge congratulations.

Well-deserved and another reason why Black Girls Rock,” Lyle said.

Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., the president and CEO of the National Newspaper

Publishers Association – the trade organization that represents 220 African American-owned newspapers across the country – said Franklin’s win is just another statement on the outstanding achievements of Black women today.

“The NNPA Congratu-

lates 2018 Miss America, Nia Franklin. The genius, intelligence, beauty and spirit of Black women impact and transform the world,” Chavis tweeted.

Franklin, who plans to advocate for the arts during her tenure as Miss America, told reporters that she

was also happy that the swimsuit competition – which had been part of the overall contest throughout its 92-year history – had been discontinued.

“I’m happy I didn’t have to wear a swimsuit,” she said. “I’m more than just that.”

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lifetime member of the Alfred Isaac Democratic Club renamed as the Fred Samuel Democratic Club. In 2015 she was honored and named as an NAACP History Maker. Fannie was a trailblazer whose municipal efforts commenced from the days of the post-Harlem Renaissance era and long after. She proudly marched and organized the Harlem contingent

for the great March On Washington following in the footsteps of her beloved cousin Ella Baker the Mother of the Civil Rights Movement.

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What is exciting about the Black political excellence is that it also represents a generational changing of the guard.

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followed the example of his pa-

higher office, often against all

enators Corey Booker (D-

tron in using racially coded lan-

odds. She has used her personal

NJ) and Kamala Harris (D-

guage against Gillum, urging vot-

story to galvanize people, much

CA) used their time wisely

ers not to “monkey up” the state.

in the same ways that Ayanna

in their questioning of Supreme

When asked about DeSantis’

Pressley and Andrew Gillum

Court nominee Brett Kaveaugh,

ignorance in interviews, Gillum

have. Their stories are persua-

the elusive man whose hidden

activists, and others. Both stand

asked voters and others to focus

sive to voters because they as-

documents would perhaps dis-

out because of their preparation,

on the issues, not the racism. He

sure voters that they may be able

qualify him from the court. Both

excellence, and connections to the

appeared unruffled in these ex-

to better understand their hard-

(along with Senator Dianne Fein-

African American community.

changes and indicated exactly the

ships than others can.

stein and others) raised important

They weren’t the only recent

points in grilling Kavenaugh, and

examples of Black political ex-

Booker went out on a limb to defy

cellence. In Florida, the under-

In Boston, City Councilor

it also represents a generational

Senate protocol and release so-

funded Andrew Gillum, the only

Ayana Pressley defeated 10-term

changing of the guard. Gillum is

called confidential emails from

non-millionaire in the race for

Congressman Michael Capuano.

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Kavenaugh. He earned a warning

governor, pulled out an unex-

With no Republican opposition,

early 40s. Booker is 49, and Har-

from one of his colleagues, and

pected victory as the Democratic

she will be the first African Amer-

ris is in her early 50s. This is quite

praise from embattled Democrats

nominee. While he didn’t have the

ican woman to represent Mas-

a change from the entrenched

who are likely to lose the fight to

money that his rivals had, he had

sachusetts in Congress. Pressley

political leadership that endorsed

keep Kavenaugh off the court be-

an army of amazing volunteers

also demonstrated excellence, re-

Pressley’s opponent. It doesn’t

cause the numbers just don’t add

who combed the state mobilizing

silience, and persistence.

suggest that the entrenched gen-

up.

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some have said, but it does sug-

backed Hillary Clinton in the

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less when she asked him if he

2016 Presidential race was boost-

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ways to work together and learn

knew of any laws “that the gov-

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over the male body?” I whooped

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remained focused on her message

2016 election has emboldened

when she asked the question, ap-

lionaires Tom Steyer and George

and amassed an amazing army of

young African Americans to seek

preciating the point she was mak-

Soros. His victory was close, but

volunteers to earn a stunning vic-

public office, against all odds. It’s

ing. Kavenaugh could not answer.

it wasn’t a squeaker. And he van-

tory. Excellence.

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He simply mumbled and fumbled.

quished former Congresswoman

Stacey Abrams, the Demo-

otherwise gloomy political time,

Gwen Graham, daughter of a for-

cratic nominee for governor in

and it ought also be motivation

brought their “A” game to these

mer governor and part of a politi-

Georgia is also an example of

for people to vote in the midterm

hearings, but I’m lifting up Book-

cal dynasty.

this excellence. She pulverized

elections!

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examples of Black political excel-

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back in June, and is now wag-

and economist. Her latest book “Are

lence. The two are also chairing

been his eloquence and self-pos-

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the Congressional Black Caucus

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he complaints about the lack of affordable housing in Harlem is getting louder every day. Yes, it is true, low to moderate income individuals and families are being priced out of the community. Many prospective first-time home buyers are starting to consider relocating to in other boroughs. The home buying process is difficult to complete under normal circumstances but with no affordable properties available it is impossible.

There are three factors to consider when you are preparing for a purchase: (1) you want to purchase property that you can comfortably afford. This means even under financial duress you will still be able to make your monthly mortgage payment. Most lenders want

you to have a minimum of 3-6 months of mortgage payment in some reserve account after closing. So, it becomes very important not to borrow more money than you can comfortably afford to repay.

(2) You must make sure the property meets your needs. If you are a family of 5, a one-bedroom apartment is too small. If you have young children, you will want a backyard or be near a park area. Other factors to take into consideration are transportation, shopping, and the quality of the schools in the neighborhood.

(3) You must consider the condition and safety of the neighborhood. The best home buying deals are usually found in distressed neighborhoods because the property values are

usually significantly below the market rate. This was the situation in about Harlem a few decades ago. You may recall the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was trying to give these same homes away that are now going for over three million dollars!

But now the Harlem community has become much more attractive. People from all over the city are now interested in becoming homeowners in Harlem and most of them can afford to pay market value.

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September 13 6:30-8:30pm Little Man, Little Man

by James Baldwin This conversation centers around James Baldwin’s only children’s book Little Man, Little Man and will include readings and dialogue with Jacqueline Woodson (author), Aisha Karefa-Smart (Baldwin’s niece), Tejan “TJ” Karefa-Smart (Baldwin’s nephew), Kia Corthron (author and playwright), and the book’s co-editors Jennifer DeVere Brody and Nicholas Boggs. Schomburg Center, 515 Malcolm X Blvd; FREE.

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September 13 7:30pm Antigone in Ferguson The project, conceived in the wake of Michael Brown’s death in 2014, through a collaboration between Theater of War Productions and community members from Ferguson, MO, fuses a dramatic reading by leading actors of excerpts from Sophocles’ Greek tragedy with live choral music performed by a choir of activists, police officers, youth, and

concerned citizens from Ferguson and New York City. Runs weekly (except Sundays and Mondays) till October 13; Harlem Stage, 150 Convent Avenue; FREE with RSVP at www.harlemstage.org.

September 14 7:00-9:00pm Harlem Jazz Series Jonathan Finlayson Trumpeter Jonathan Finlayson has been recognized for his ability to tackle cutting-edge musical concepts with aplomb. He will be delighting guests at this solo performance.

Greater Calvary Baptist Church, 43-55 W. 124th Street; Tickets: $20.

September 15 12:00-5:00pm Super Sábado: Pa’lante Puerto Rico!

El Museo de Barrio presents a special Super Sábado, commemorating the resilience of the Puerto Rican community one year after Hurricane María. Join us for a fun-filled family day of art making, dance movement workshops, storytelling, a dance performance, and more! El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Avenue; FREE. September 15 1:00-2:00pm Books, Authors & Kids Join Bweela Steptoe, daughter of author and illustrator John Lewis Steptoe, as she celebrates the legacy of her father in this dynamic reading of Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters. Get inspired

by the book’s illustrations and create a work of art as a family! NYPL George Bruce Library, 518 W. 125th St; FREE. September 15 4:00-8:00pm Mothership One: An Interactive Voyage of Music & Dance Harlem Dance Club presents live music, guest performers, DJs, dance party and more! Richard Rodgers Amphitheater in Marcus Garvey Park, 18 Mount Morris Park West; FREE. September 15 5:00pm You Can Run But You Can’t Hide Come and step into the private lives of Grandma Taylor, her daughter Bettie and her three children...Victoria, Kevin and Tiasha.

What happens when a mother raises her children in the church and as they grow up they struggle to find their own way?

Will they remember right from wrong? Will a mother’s prayer be enough to save her children? The message that God sees all and knows all rings loud and clear in this timeless production! Running every Saturday till Sept. 22; Oberia D. Dempsey Theater, 127 W. 127th Street; Tickets: $30-$40, call 646797-7227 to order.

September 16 10:00-5:00pm Playdate! Free Third Sundays at Sugar Hill Join us for a FREE fun filled family day of art exhibitions, art-making, and more! Sugar Hill Children’s

Museum, 898 St. Nicholas Avenue @ 155th Street.

September 16 12:00pm The Brother from Another Planet Long before Get Out and Sorry to Bother You, Film Director John Sayles made a film that used science fiction tropes as a way to explore race relations here on Earth. This sly satire is about a mute extraterrestrial visitor (Joe Morton) who resembled an African-American man... except for the three toes on each of his feet. 1984 / 108 min. Lenfest Center for the Arts, 615 West 129th Street; Tickets $12.

between 111th to 136th Streets. For more information visit: www.africanamericandayparade.org.

September 16 2:00-4:00pm Intergenerational Jam Session Bringing together singers, musicians, dancers, spoken word artists and audiences of all ages to experience the power of jazz, community, and swing! The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, 58 W 129th Street; FREE, $10 suggested donation.

134th St at Lenox Terrace Pl; FREE with NYC Parks Dept. membership.

September 18 7:00-9:00pm Unheard Savory: Stompin’ at the Savoy with Benny Goodman Tonight’s listening session will focus on the Benny Goodman recordings comprise almost half of the Savory Collection.

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, 58 W 129th Street; FREE, $10 suggested donation.

September 16 12:00–1:30 p.m.

West African Dance Class Come alone, with a friend, or with the whole family and take a West African Dance Class led

by World Renowned Master Drummer/Teacher Yahyah Kamate! Morris-Jumel Mansion in Roger Morris Park, 65 Jumel Terrace; FREE.

September 17 6:15-7:15pm Harlem Wellness Center Community Yoga Experience a complete practice that includes traditional postures aimed at building strength, agility, and flexibility, with attention to breathing, mindfulness, relaxation, and community connection. Open to all levels. Mondays till Dec. 24. FREE, donation welcome. 318 W 118th Street, call 212-865-1215 for more info.

September 19 2:00-3:00pm Central Park Tour: The North Woods Join us for this tour around tumbling waterfalls, rustic bridges, and picturesque pools, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights include Harlem Meer, Huddlestone Arch, the Loch, Glenspan Arch, several cascades, and the Pool.

Meet at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (inside the Park at 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues); FREE.

September 16 1:00-6:00pm 49th Annual African American American Day Parade This year our theme is “Culture Is Key” and we will be honoring individuals and organizations that have made key contributions to farthing the dignity, determination and excellence of African American culture. The parade route is Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd.,

September 18 6:00-8:00pm Soul Line Dance Class Harlem Smooth Movers is a community of people sharing the special interest in promoting Soul Line Dancing as a way of enlightening others to the physical/mental health benefits and the enjoyment that come with Line Dancing. Every Tuesday for BeginnersIntermed. Hansborough Recreation Center, 34 W

September 19, 2018 6:00 - 8:00pm Reading w/ Women Warriors of the Afro-Latina Diaspora Dr. Marta Moreno Vega, Marinieves Alba, and Yvette Modestin have graciously answered our call for an intimate reading and will be sharing their favorite excerpts and signing books!

Caribbean Cultural Center, 120 East 125th Street; FREE.

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uring the contentious 2016

rounding this very political climate,”

costs, gun reform and scholarship

presidential race between

Marshall said. “With November elec-

budgets, that directly affect millenni-

In the state of Florida, Tallahassee

Donald Trump and Hillary

tions right around the corner, HBCU

als,” Jackson continued. “So, when

Mayor Andrew Gillum, a Democratic,

Clinton, voter turnout still proved to

students are playing an active and im-

people say that their vote doesn’t

hopes to become the state’s first Black

be at an all-time low among students

portant role when it comes to voting

count, that’s definitely not true. Your

governor in his campaign against Re-

who attended Historically Black Col-

and voter registration.”

vote matters.”

publican Rep. Rob DeSantis.

Believing in hope and the pos-

Howard provides both new and

The race will be one of the most

In a report released by Tufts Uni-

sibility of change, many historically

returning students valuable informa-

closely watched contests this Novem-

a series of upcoming “When We All

cycles, Marshall insists that voting

versity, 2016 voter turnout plummeted

Black institutions across the nation

tion, including handouts on absentee

ber, since DeSantis has tied himself to

Vote” rallies, targeting students at

during this time November is just as

by more than 10 points at HBCUs —

are taking the reins when it comes to

ballots and voter choices. Howard

President Donald Trump and defeated

three HBCUs: Clark Atlanta, More-

important, particularly for Black mil-

from 50.5 percent to 39.9 percent.

house and Spelman.

lennials.

leges and Universities (HBCU).

increasing voter awareness and regis-

students are also encouraged to sign

other more establishment Republicans.

Only two-years after the election

tration among their student body. For

up for a service known as “Turbo-

However, Gillum, a firm believer

“There is no time more important

“Voting impacts people’s every-

of the very controversial and con-

example, Howard University, located

Vote,” an app that sends notifications

in Medicare for all, has the backing of

than now to be civically engaged and

day lives, including the cost of health-

frontational President Trump, Kamau

in the heart of the nation’s capital, reg-

about upcoming elections, an initia-

progressives like Bernie Sanders and

to exercise our right to vote,” Mary

care, investments in job-creation and

Marshall, Director of African Ameri-

istered over 1,200 new voters during

tive whose success comes as no sur-

the Black community, who were large-

Schmidt Campbell, president of Spel-

community issues like gun violence

can Media and Deputy National Press

the month of August.

prise to Marshall.

ly responsible for his upset win during

man said in a statement.

prevention,” Marshall said. “It’s crit-

Secretary,Democratic Congressional

“The more you get involved, the

Campaign Committee (DCCC),says

more your voice matters,” Amos Jack-

that HBCU students are more active

son III, president of the Howard Stu-

and energized to get their vote out

“HBCU students are ready to sup-

the state’s Democratic primary.

“Spelman students have been reg-

ical to vote now—in particular—be-

port whoever has their best interest at

In the state of Georgia, an Atlanta

istering their classmates to vote since

cause it’s clear that Republican-con-

heart,” Marshall said. “As an HBCU

Journal-Constitution/Channel 2 Ac-

August—signing up more than one

trolled Washington is not on the side

dent Government Association (SGA)

alum—history shows that HBCU stu-

tion News pollshowed that Democrat

third of our first-year class as soon as

of regular people, and we need a check

and let their voices be heard more

said. “That’s why it’s was so important

dents have always been engaged when

Stacey Abrams, who is African Amer-

they stepped on campus. We are ex-

and balance.”

than ever.Energizing this voting block

for us to heavily promote voter regis-

it comes to the political process. The

ican, and Republican Brian Kemp are

cited about the energy and advocacy

“It’s not just the president that can

will make a difference to the outcome

tration. During our August Freshmen

difference is always with likable can-

deadlocked in their race at 45 percent

‘When We All Vote’ will bring to the

impact issues you care about, it’s also

of severalvery important contests

move-in day, we were able to register

didates.”

each. Contests like those in Florida

Atlanta University Center.”

Congress,” Marshall continued. “No

this November.

hundreds of new voters.”

In states like Florida and Georgia,

and Georgia are ammunition to Mi-

Though off-year elections are of-

one can take anything for granted and

“With the Fall semester kicking

“There are a lot of issues up for

HBCU participation is at an all-time

chelle Obama’s “When We All Vote,”

ten seen as less important than those

we need everyone to turn out on No-

off, there is a lot of momentum sur-

debate, including higher education

high, as students and other citizens

campaign, which recently announced

held during Presidential election

vember 6th.”

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he 5th Annual Harlem Fashion Week (“HFW”) has completed three of its four dates of events and I couldn’t hold back any longer without telling HCN readers about them. 2018 Harlem Fashion Week runs from September 6th through September 22nd. On Thursday, September 6th the kick-off event was an Opening Night Charity Gala held at Renaissance Restaurant located at 2245 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd on the Northeast corner of 132nd Street that started at 7pm. Chef Cisse prepared some delectable and hearty appetizers that held me for the entire evening.

Jonathan Bodrick, stylist from Bravo’s B.O.R.N. To Style fame served as master of ceremony for the charity gala. Fashion cultural icons Constance White, Adama Paris, Qubilah Shabazz and Eugene Adams have used their platforms to open doors that have diversified the fashion industry and

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Tandra Birkett and Yvonne Jewnell

give young designers the encouragement to go forth and slay. The proceeds from the night supported two charities: Uptown Dance Academy located in Harlem and the Senegalese American Bilingual School located in Senegal West, Africa.

Two additional, surprise awards were given out to two women who have been in the fashion industry for many years and have been supportive of Harlem Fashion Week co-founders Tandra Birkett and her daughter designer Yvonne Jewnell. The shocked look on the faces of Princess Jenkins, the owner of The Brown-

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stone retail boutique and Sofia Davis, editor-in-chief of Fashion Avenue News who were sitting side by side when their names were called told you they were surprised; they were out to support.

On Friday, September 7th the A-loft Hotel located at 2296 Frederick Douglass Blvd, hosted the HFW Designer Meet n Greet Press Conference. This event was by invite only and was an opportunity for the press to interview the designers and create a pre-show buzz.

On Saturday, September 8th the scene moved to the Museum of the City of

New York located at 1220 5th Avenue for the three runway shows that featured 19 designers, including REBDOLLS, an international clothing brand that caters to the plus-size woman.

Three runway shows were planned at 6:15 pm, 8 pm and 9:30 pm respectively.

I attended the 6:15 pm that featured designers, Adama Paris, N/USAM, Aisha Nasa, Mansah Clothing Jyuri Lee and REBDOLLS. Adama Paris’ creations had a unique design aesthetic that reflected her African roots with a Eurocentric flare as the press release stated; she was the sea-

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Princess Jenkins and Sofia Davis

soned designer to lead off the 6:15 pm runway show. Mansah Clothing features clothing made from African material and the designer brought her young daughter out with her when she walked the runway and they had matching outfits on which was cute. It reminded me of when my Mom color coordinated her outfits with my old sister and me.

Speaking up for us voluptuous women, I was very pleased to see some big girls in the fashion show; so, thank you HFW founders for being inclusive so earlier on in your runway events.

Designer of Mansah Clothing with a model and her daughter

On Saturday, September 22nd HFW will conclude its 5th season with an Independent Fashion Industry Summit; “Individual Threads, One Fabric” at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture 515 Malcolm X Blvd. and the keynote speaker for this event is Jennifer Cunningham, senior editor of BOSSIP. The HFW events were sponsored by Harlem Tourism Board, Harlem News and the National Black MBA Association.

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Healthfirst’s 2018 Town Hall Meeting on Healthcare and Health & Wellness Expo

By Lil Nickelson

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George Hulse and Congressman Adriano Espaillat

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President Obama provided to millions of people at lower costs. They are trying to remove provisions that protected people with pre-existing conditions. This is a critical moment in America. We need to stand up and take care of the health needs of the elderly, the overweight. I believe that we have to go out and vote on Thursday, September 13th and in November to support Obama care so that hopefully one day Obama care will be up there with Medicare and Medicaid.”

Next George Hulse introduced the panel moderator, Dr. Susan Beane, Healthfirst’s Vice President, Medical Director to begin the panel discussion and she did so by posing the following questions to the panel members, “How do we stay healthy?” and” How do we live longer

with quality lives in our golden years?

The five panel members were Dr. Anjna Ganatra; a family physician, Colette Wilson-Simpson; a nursing care manager who deals with substance misuse, abuse or addiction, Kaitrin Roberts; an Assistant District Attorney in the Manhattan DA’s office in charge of drug strategy, Dr. Keneca Boyce; a mental health and social work expert and Dr. Anthony Iorio, a podiatrist who deals with amputees.

I’ll summarize their comments into the following points: Good health begins in your home and in our communities. As a doctor I am a partner with my patients and I like to stress preventive health care such as annual screenings versus waiting until you know something is wrong.

People from all walks of life, age groups and ethnic backgrounds can be substance abusers; no one is immune. You can get hooked on prescription drugs just as you can with street drugs and you need more than will power to get off drugs that you are addicted to.

The opioid epidemic of the 21st century is getting the attention today that black and brown people thought that heroin, cocaine and crack crises should have received in the 20th century, but it didn’t because they only impacted our communities. However, the drug fentanyl is an opioid that is in cocaine, crack and fake prescription drugs today that is so fast acting, users are in a crisis that time is of the essence before they overdose.

There are so many am-

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putations today because type 2 diabetes is rapidly increasing in America that children as young as 7 years old are being diagnosed with the disease.

It’s become necessary to screen people more often and at younger ages. Amputations can decrease by 3% with more one to one education with our patients. New procedures have been developed that can help save limbs.

Seeking treatment for mental health issues is still such a taboo in black and brown communities, but suicide is increasing in this country amongst people of all ethnic and socio-economic groups, so we’ve got to address the underlining causes to prevent more deaths.

NYC First Lady Chirlane McCray has made this one of her initiatives, ThriveNYC.

Several attendees formed a line to ask questions that the moderator and panel members addressed. The town hall meeting was concluded and everyone left to attend the expo across the street in the outdoor plaza of the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building where 75 vendors were under tents. There were so many screenings you could receive from head to toe, health information you could get literature obtained and there were fun games for kids too. There was a DJ and a fitness instructor that worked the young and young at heart members of the audience. Healthfirst certainly throws a health expo that sets new standards every year in the village of Harlem.

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aturday, September 8th, 2018 Healthfirst held its annual town hall meeting in the Alhambra Ballroom located at 2116 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd in the village of Harlem from 8 am to 11:30 am. The town hall meeting started with a nourishing breakfast meal. George Hulse, Healthfirst Vice President, Community Engagement welcomed invited guests after most of the room occupants had sat down to eat the meal. He introduced the Rev. Dr. Kelly Scott who offered words of prayer over the meal, the town hall meeting and the expo to follow in the afternoon.

Mr. Hulse introduced and thanked Ryan Health Center’s President & CEO, Mr. Brian McIndoe and stated, “Ryan Health Center is a health care provider that helps to make Healthfirst what it is.” Two of the panel members are employed

by Ryan Health Center.

George invited Palmyre Seraphin up to sing the national anthem and then he introduced the keynote speaker, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (N.Y. 13th District).

Congressman Adriano Espaillat took to the stage and he dove right in to our topic about health care today saying, “Our healthcare system is under assault by the powers that be in Washington D.C. that are trying to roll back coverage that the Affordable Health Act enacted under

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Back to School, Back to You: A Parent’s Survival Guide (Statepoint)

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arenthood is a demanding and busy job, particularly during back-to-school season. With lunches to pack, homework to check, projects to oversee and activities to drive the kids to and from, it’s no wonder many parents find it challenging to squeeze in time for self-care.

But, if you want to keep up with your kids, it’s important to carve out time for healthy eating and exercise. Here are some ways to make more time for your own health, according to Courtney McCormick, dietitian for Nutrisystem.

Be an Early Riser Relish early morning peace by getting moving an hour or two before the kids start stirring. Work in your morning fitness routine, meditate to mentally prepare for the day, do yoga and prepare a healthy

breakfast. The earlier you rise, the more such daily habits you can adapt.

Schedule It Schedule exercise the same you would a trip to the doctor’s office or hair salon. If it’s on a daily task list or calendar, you’re more likely to follow through. If positive reinforcement is a good motivator for you, use fun colored markers to record your various appointments and give yourself a big check mark or smiley face when you’ve completed a workout.

Get Prepped Nothing makes mornings more chaotic than having to pack lunches while trying to get everyone out the door.

And packing lunch in a pinch can leave you susceptible to making hasty choices. Take about 10 minutes in the evening to prepare the next day’s lunches; you will thank your-

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self in the morning when you have healthy meals and snacks packed and ready to roll for yourself and your kiddos.

Other meal prep ideas: • Put together a bunch of meals on Sunday to simply

pull out of the fridge and heat for quick, yet wholesome dinners on busy week nights.

• Boil a dozen eggs for an easy protein-rich snack. Create baggie-sized portions of nuts and fruit. Prepping nourishing

grab-and-go snacks for the afternoon crunch will help you stay on track.

Walk on Your Lunch Break If you find yourself really strapped for workout time, try

taking a 30-minute walk before eating your lunch. Even doing light cardiovascular exercise for a half hour can help you stay in shape and shed some pounds.

Get the Kids Moving If you weren’t able to squeeze in a sweat session sans kids, round up the family and take a long, after-dinner stroll. Encourage your children to keep up a moderate pace, while sharing stories and highlights from the day and playing games like “I Spy.” More health and wellness tips can be found at leaf.nutrisystem.com.

While it sounds counter-intuitive or even impossible to put yourself first when you’re a parent, prioritizing your health and fitness is essential to keeping up with parental demands.

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How New Technology is Helping Children Cope with Cancer (Statepoint)

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ne of the toughest aspects of managing cancer in children is communicating with young patients, say parents and healthcare experts.

“There were many times when my daughter did not want to talk or communicate her feelings,” says Joycelynn Sanchez of now 6-yearold Jiani, who at age 3, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

“She grew tired of the pokes and the questions and would become withdrawn.”

Fortunately, many parents and doctors are finding that new technology can help young patients like Jiani better communicate their feelings and

New comforting technology can help young cancer patients communicate their feelings to parents and doctors.

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It’s specifically designed to help comfort, teach and empower young patients as they go through their journey with cancer, reflecting the belief that children need more than medicine to cope with the stress and loneliness that often come with their disease.

“On average, childhood cancer treatment lasts more than 1,000 days,” says Aaron Horowitz, CEO and co-founder of Sproutel.

“We thought there must be a way to help alleviate some of the burden.”

Using the new companion technology, children can communicate

their emotions by tapping colorful emoji cards to a sensor on the duck’s chest. Tap an emoji with a happy expression and it responds with delighted quacking. Choose the sad face and it lowers its head and sighs. Children can mirror their care routines through a compatible web-based app, including medical play and feeding and bathing their duck via augmented reality. It also dances, quacks, and nuzzles to help distract and calm them. Its exterior can even be removed, washed and sanitized.

Creation of the comforting companion is an extension of Aflac’s 22year, $122 million commitment to childhood cancer causes. Their goal is to provide this feath-

ered friend free of charge to all newly diagnosed children, nearly 16,000 each year according to the National Cancer Institute. Distribution, targeted to begin this coming winter, will be through hospitals, and the robotic duck will not be for general consumer sale.

Jiani’s treatment, which lasted three years and included various chemotherapies, as well as countless spinal taps and antibiotics, was completed in December 2017.

“There were some tough times, but through it all, she was a champion,” says Sanchez. “Knowing tough times for other children with cancer may be made a little easier with the help of technology makes me very happy.”

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Prediabetes and High Blood Pressure Can be Managed: What to Know (Statepoint)

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ven as chronic diseases like prediabetes and high blood pressure touch more and more Americans, physicians are urging patients to keep in mind that early detection is key, and that chronic disease can often be managed with lifestyle changes.

“To confront our increasing chronic disease burden, patients must be aware of their risk for type 2 diabetes and hypertension,” says Barbara L. McAneny, M.D., president of the American Medical Association (AMA). “To prevent both of these chronic diseases, awareness and action are key.”

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to empower Americans to confront chronic disease, the AMA offers the following guidance.

Prediabetes While prediabetes -- the precursor to type 2 diabetes -- has serious health implications, people who are at risk can take steps to reverse the condition and prevent or delay type 2 diabetes through lifestyle changes like weight loss, healthy eating and increased physical activity.

Unfortunately, not everyone is even aware they are at risk.

Eighty-four million people in the U.S. are living with prediabetes, and of those that have it, 90 percent are unaware, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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sels and increases the risk for heart attack, stroke and other serious conditions.

To help understand and manage your blood pressure numbers, visit LowerYourHBP. org, a site launched by the American Heart Association, American Stroke Association, and the AMA in partnership with the Ad Council. The site helps raise awareness of the life-altering consequences of uncontrolled high blood pressure and motivates people to work with their doctors on developing and committing to a treatment plan.

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Unfortunately, there are often no signs or symptoms of high blood pressure, which is why it is often referred to as the “silent killer.” If left untreated, the condition damages the blood ves-

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Health on the Rebound

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s we move out of the summer months a number of people who visit the Ki Energy Wellness Center asked about ways to develop a home exercise strategy. While becoming a member of a gym is a good way to stay in shape and to meet like-minded people; it is not always easy for busy people to maintain a consistent training schedule at the local gym. Many spend a lot of money to buy exercise machines that often become dust collectors for a host of reason. Over the past few years

mini-trampolines known as rebounders have become very popular due in part to the success of a device designed by Dave Hall called a Cellerciser.

I met Dave Hall about 10 years ago at the annual New Life Wellness expo in New York. I was impressed with Dave’s presentation on cellular health. A ten minute workout out on a Cellerciser allows for weight and movement to be applied to all the cells in the body (about 75 trillion) at the same time. The vertical or up-and-down movement on the Cellerciser creates a cellular massage. Research has shown that this type of movement can increase circulation, break up blockages, open blood vessels, improve lymphatic drainage and strengthen the cell membrane.

What sold me on Dave’s Cellerciser was the fact that one piece of equipment could strengthen muscles and bones, improve the immune system, fight diseases, reduce stress and even help reverse the symptoms of aging; regardless of age.

I brought two one for my mom and one for myself.

My mother used her Cellerciser well into her late ‘80s.

The exercise can be used to target specific muscle groups or body parts by altering the angle of the body. Recently I was able to address a knee problem by using a cellerciser exercise.

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Herbs Are Nature’s Medicine...

Star Anise

By Zakiyyah

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TAR ANISE – Part I It is amazing how many foods and spices, fruits and seeds have medicinal, therapeutic properties. Anise is used in flavoring soups, sauces, breads, and cakes, and is a very important spice in many cultures. In Asian cultures the seeds and oil are used to prepare sweet dishes. In Chinese cuisine, it is an important spice in the famous “five-spicepowder.”

Two years I was preparing some herbal honey for one of my clients who was one of the unfortunate polluted water victims in Flint, Michigan. In that preparation I learned that star anise is also a powerful stimulant

in breaking up mucus. I immediately added it to my herbal honey formula – the Mucus Buster.

Another beneficial effect of anise seeds, is their antispasmodic properties which treat a variety of respiratory ailments like asthma attacks, spasmodic coughing and other bronchial disorders.

The seeds are an important source of calcium, iron, copper, potassium, manganese, zinc and magnesium. The potassium content in the seeds are an important part in controlling cell and body fluids that contribute to controlling heart rate and blood pressure. The oil extracted from the seeds

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ith consumer debt on the rise and many failing to adequately save for the future, experts say that financial illiteracy is a major problem for Americans -- and one that communities and parents have a joint responsibility to address, starting in childhood. And right now, most children are coming up short in this area.

Over 62 percent of the 15to 18-year-olds tested by the National Financial Educators Council received either a “D” or “F” on the 2017 National Financial Literacy Test. Without intervention, these young people could grow up without the skills needed to manage credit cards, loan debt or savings goals.

If you’re a parent, you’ve likely already instilled in your

children the importance of good grades and healthy decisions, but if you aren’t also discussing concepts like overall saving, budgeting and the importance of having an emergency fund, now is the time to start. Children are never too young to learn skills needed for a secure financial future. To get started, consider these tips: • Teach young children money basics by playing “store” at home. Take turns being the customer and the cashier. Play board games involving money exchanges to practice addition and subtraction.

• Give children an allowance and help them create a budget. Stress the difference between needs vs. wants to help them make smart decisions when it comes time to shop for clothes, school supplies, toys and more.

• Offer children incentives

to save, promising to match any money they sock away so they’ll learn how invested money grows.

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The Harlem News Group Inc. will publish “only” positive news and information. Our mission is to deliver “good” and informative news to our readers focusing on health, education, housing, business and employment opportunities. We look for and publish results, not problems. We promote businesses, opportunites and events DON’T MISS ANOTHER ISSUE happening in the communities we serve. We are dedicated to providing our readers with valuable information they can use to improve the quality of life for themselves, their families and our communities.

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