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First Lady Michelle Obama Praises Amazing Students See page 14

5 Stages of Retirement Preparation: What to Know Now See page 12

LOCAL WOMEN HONORED FOR SERVICE TO CHURCH AND COMMUNITY SEE PAGE 13

New York Progressive Baptist State Convention, Elects Dr. Thomas D. Johnson, Senior New President See page 4

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New York Progressive Baptist State Convention, Incorporated Elects Dr. Thomas D. Johnson, Senior New President

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anaan Baptist Church of Christ is pleased to announce Dr. Thomas D. Johnson, Sr., Senior Pastor has been elected the fourteenth President of the New York Progressive State Convention, Inc. (NYPBSC). The election was held during the NYPBSC’s 53rd Annual Session, October 10-13, 2015.

Dr. Johnson previously served as the Vice President at large. He will serve a four-year term as President beginning 2015.

“I am honored to serve

this distinguished “civil rights” convention. I am committed to advocating the principles by which this convention was born; which includes being the voice for human and civil rights, equality and justice and fighting causes for the disenfranchised. My hope for the future is to increase participation of NYPBSC churches in convention activities across New York State including the youth and young adult among the member congregations; expand the convention’s commitment to promote healthy

lifestyles; promote cooperative initiatives with other Baptist conventions; and securing its financial position for the future,” said Dr. Johnson.

Dr. Johnson has been preaching and teaching the word of God for 42 years.

Before beginning God’s assignment to pastor Harlem’s 83-year old Canaan Baptist Church of Christ in 2006, Dr. Johnson served Bethel Baptist Church in Danville, Virginia as Senior Pastor for twenty years. This was preceded by a pastorate of five years at West End

Baptist Church, Reidsville, North Carolina.

Dr. Johnson is a native of Springfield, Ohio. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology from Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio; a Master Degree in Adult Education from North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, North Carolina; a Master of Divinity Degree (Magna Cum Laude) from Hood Theological Seminary in Salisbury, North Carolina and the Doctor of Divinity, conferred with distinction, from Drew Uni-

versity, Madison, New Jersey.

NYPBSC, Inc. is committed to serving God and

the needs of His People. It has been in operation for 53 years.

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RANGEL TO HOST 2015 CAREER FAIR

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and non-profit organizations. Many attendees left with job leads and new contacts, while participating employers were able to recruit candidates and distribute materials.

In effort to help his constituents find gainful employment, Rangel has reached out to various entities that will be participating in the upcoming career fair.

There are 70 employers that have confirmed, including: AARP Foundation SCSEP, Acacia Network, Aflac, AHRC NYC, AmeriPlan, Animal Care Centers of NYC, ASA College, ATF, Best Buy, Birch Family Services, Board of Election City of New York, Brooklyn Workforce Innovations, CAMBA, Inc., CIANA, Civilian Complaint Review Board, COHME (Concerned Home Managers for the Elderly), Columbia University (Columbia Employment Information Center), Community Healthcare Network, Customs and Border Protection, Dept Citywide Admin SVC, DeVry, DHS/ICE/ERO, Duane Reade, East Harlem Tutorial Program, Fastenal, Forestdale Inc., GoodTemps, Juice Generation, Leake and Watts, Legal Shield Inc., Lifespire, Lifespire, Inc., Metropolitan College of New York, MTA Metro-North Railroad, NAE52, New York Career Institute, New York City Fire

Department, New York Life, New York Public Library, New York State Police, Nontraditional Employment for Women, NRG, NYC Department of Correction, NYC Department of Correction, NYC Dept for the Aging, NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Office of Unclaimed Funds, NYS Department of Civil Service, Organo, Pennsylvania State Police, Philadelphia Police

Department, Primerica, Inc., Reliable Community Care, Southwest Airlines, St. Joseph’s College, The City College of New York, The New York Foundling, Time Cabinet, Time Warner Cable, U.S. Environmental, Protection Agency - Region 2, U.S. Peace Corps, United States Park Police, United States Secret Service, Upper Manhattan Workforce 1 Career Center , US DOS

NY Passport Agency, WorldNet International.

“Lifting people out of poverty and creating opportunities for everyone to succeed have always been my utmost concern in Congress,” said Rangel. “America’s economic strength begins with creating jobs in the community. I thank President Lisa S. Coico and her outstanding staff at CCNY, as well as the Harlem Development

Corporation, for once assisting my office with the great mission of providing opportunities for those seeking a new career. Our continued partnership will ensure a pathway for hundreds of people searching for gainful employment to achieve the American Dream.”

For more details or to RSVP for the career fair, visit http://rangel.house. gov/careerfair2015

Harlem Community Newspapers | October 29, 2015

ongressman Charles B. Rangel, in cooperation with The City College of New York and Harlem Community Development Corporation, is hosting a career fair on Tuesday, November 10th, 2015, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at The Great Hall of Shepard Hall, located on the campus of The City College of New York (W. 139th & Convent Street, New York, New York, 10031). This event is part of Rangel’s continued effort to bring his constituents back to work and spur the economy in his congressional district of New York’s 13th Congressional District that includes Upper Manhattan and parts of the Bronx.

“Whether you are looking to begin a career, improve your qualifications, explore a new profession, or hire an employee, I am here to help provide the opportunity,” said Rangel. “My top priority is ensuring that my constituents have access to high-quality, well-paying jobs. I hope that this event not only provides attendees with the chance to expand their horizon, but also to learn how to find and apply for different positions.”

The Rangel Career Fair in 2014 attracted over 1,500 job-seekers and representatives from more than 70 of America’s leading companies government agencies,

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EDITORIAL

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20 Questions Every Presidential Candidate Must Answer push it as aggressively as we can. Hats

gation to close the gap? How would you

9. Who are the African Americans

off to the #BlackLivesMatter move-

approach that? Too many have accepted

on your campaign team? What are

ment for doing exactly that – pushing

this employment gap as historic. Should

their roles? Will you contract with

until our issues garnered recognition

the African American community accept

African American entrepreneurs to do

among Democrats. Republicans were

this as a permanent gap?

your printing, or media buys and to

not asked, nor did they volunteer, their perspective on race matters.

By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Columnist

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a goal for what percentage of your

If I were questioning these candi-

African American community, from

campaign budget will be awarded to

dates on race matters, here’s what I’d

differences in high school graduation

African American businesses?

ask about their views:

rates, to differences in college atten-

10. Do you support the Affordable

1. What do you think about race

dance? Would you increase the Pell

Care Act, which increases health in-

relations in our nation? If you think

Grant, and where would the money

surance availability for African Amer-

they are broken, how would you fix

come from? How strongly will you

ican, as well as all Americans? If you

them? If you think everything is fine,

support HBCUs (Historically Black

do not support the Affordable Care

how do you account for the differen-

Colleges and Universities), and can

Act, how will you improve health access?

The

tials we can measure in terms of in-

these institutions expect more support

come, employment and educational

from your administration?

have given the Honorable

attainment?

bye

Biden.

Historically, African Americans

7. The criminal justice system

heavily support Democrats, and from

Hillary Clinton a run for her money

2. Do you think that race matters?

seems biased against African Amer-

what I see in the Republican field, we

has concluded that the timing is not

How? Do you think that the Presiden-

icans, and the recent spate of the

should continue to do so. However,

right for him. Clinton needs someone

tial bully pulpit is an appropriate plat-

killings of black men at the hands of

Democratic candidates should not

to rattle her cage, to push her to be

form from which to raise this issues?

white officers magnify this. What are

take the African American community

more focused in the general election.

Assuming that you are inaugurated

your plans to reform a system that is

for granted and those Democrats in the

Now, Senator Bernie Sanders will

in January 2016, what would be your

so clearly biased that half of prison

race should be willing to answer these

push her to the left. Biden may have

first speech on race, and whom would

populations are African American (yet

questions.

pushed her back to center, enhancing

you offer it to?

only 13 percent of the population)?

her electability.

Harlem Community Newspapers | October 29, 2015

provide other services? Do you have

of the educational challenges in the

Vice-President who might

ye,

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6. How would you deal with some

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Hilary Clinton enjoys significant

3. Do you believe in targeted pro-

8. African Americans dispropor-

support among African Americans.

It doesn’t matter now. The late

grams? In other words since African

tionately depend on Social Security,

Our support should not excuse her

Congressman William Clay (D-Mo.)

Americans were disproportionately

mainly because as few as a third have

from asking questions about her sup-

often said that black folks should have

hit by the Great Recession, should this

company provided pensions. Calls for

port of African Americans. If we don’t

“no permanent friends, no permanent

community get disproportionate assis-

Social Security reform have includ-

ask her these questions, we have no

enemies, only permanent issues.”

tance in recovery funding. How would

ed proposals to cut benefits, raise the

right to ask them of others.

How hard will African Americans

you manage this?

retirement age, or both. What is your

Julianne Malveaux is an author

push candidates for President in 2016,

4. How do you define affirmative

position on Social Security changes?

and economist based in Washington,

whether they are African American or

action? Do you agree with its premise

How do you think African Americans

D.C. Her latest book “Are We Better

white, Democratic or Republican, leg-

and support its implementation?

are affected by these changes? What

off? Race, Obama and Public Policy”

acy candidates (Bush, Clinton), or out-

5. The African American unemploy-

will you do to mitigate the dispro-

will be released in November 2015

siders? We should directly challenge

ment rate has been twice that of Whites

portionate impact of social security

and is available for preorder at www.

these candidates on race matters, and

for five decades. Do you feel any obli-

changes on African Americans?

juliannemalveaux.com.

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Home Buying In Harlem Be Prepared to Buy Now

by Rev. Charles Butler

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an anyone afford to buy a home in Harlem? A better question to ask might be; are Harlem residents being priced out of their community? The problem has become alarming because there is nowhere in Harlem that is affordable. What are first time home buyers to do?

Where can they go to purchase homes for their families? Apparently the escalating home values and the limited amount of money a lender is now willing to finance to a first time buyer is doing just that.

Home values in today’s market are dictat-

ing that low to moderate income buyers cannot afford to purchase a home in Harlem. As a prospective first time buyer you can only expect this situation to get worse before it gets any better.

For this very reason, many first time home buyers are now looking into low income areas like Jersey City and Newark.

Prices are still somewhat reasonable in these communities. However, the additional time spent in commuting back and forth to the city might become a problem if there are young children in your family.

Another possible option to consider is Staten Island. There are many affordable homes that are reasonably priced in this borough. One positive factor also is you will still be residing in New York City. Therefore, you could still use the HPD grant if you meet the other eligibility requirements. Either way, do your research to determine if relocating to any one of these communities will fit your budget, lifestyle and provide you with a level of comfort.

Buying a home is a big decision and you do not want to rush into

it. But I would not wait too long before exploring any of these options.

Just like Harlem in a few years these home will increase in value and you

will find yourself priced out of the home buying market again.

If you are interested in attending the workshop or have questions

regarding the home buying process contact Rev. Dr. Charles Butler at (212) 281 4887 ext. 231 or email at cbutler@ hcci.org.

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Oct 29 7pm Broken Box Mime Theater is a collaborative performance group that tells original stories through mime technique and dance movement. Aaron Davis Hall (129 Convent Avenue at 135th St.)

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Oct 31 New Orleans Masquerade and after party. Irvin Mayfield and The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra featuring Dee Dee Bridgewater at the World Famous Apollo Theater (253 West 125th Street)

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Nov 2, 8pm Comedy Night at the Schomburg. Join three leading ladies of comedy for an evening of laughter and conversation, featuring Naomi Ekperigin and Phoebe Robinson and with host, Akila Hughes.

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (515 Lenox Ave) Nov 2 Dead and Breathing by Chisa Hutchinson (Comedy). Opening Night Gala.

Cranky old broad, Carolyn Whitlock, has been in hospice for far too long and just wants to die already. National Black Theatre (2031 Fifth Avenue) Nov 3 noon-2pm Harlem Afternoon Jazz Series featuring Craig Harris at Rendall Memorial Presbyterian Church, 59 W 137th Street Nov 4, 6:30pm Talks at the Schomburg: Nat Turner, Rebel and Prophet. Join historian Anthony E. Kaye and writer and artist Thulani Davis for a conversation

placing Nat Turner in a broad context of biblical prophets and African American religion, slave rebels and slave rebellions across the Atlantic world. The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (515 Lenox Ave) Nov 6 8pm The Puerto Rican Songbook Hidden Treasures Concert returns to Aaron Davis Hall (129 Convent Avenue at 135th St.) Dr. Willie Rodriguez and friends back celebrating the musical giants and scholars of Puerto Rico Nov 10 noon-2pm Harlem Afternoon Jazz Series featuring Art Bloom at Rendall Memorial Presbyterian Church, 59 W 137th Street

Nov 12 6pm-10pm “An Evening of Art & Elegance” at the Dwyer Cultural Center (258 St. Nicholas Ave at 123rd Street) Featured performers for the evening are the Eric Frazier Quintet with jazz vocalists Pamela Cornelius and The Soyemi Sisters. Special guest appearance by K-Jil! Nov 16 6:30pm Films at the Schomburg: My Block: Strong Island,Part 2.Award-winning filmmaker Jordan Crafton explores the present-day black experience across on Long Island in his powerful documentary. The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (515 Lenox Ave) Nov 17 noon-2pm Harlem Afternoon Jazz

Series featuring Milton Suggs at Rendall Memorial Presbyterian Church, 59 W 137th Street Nov 17, 7:30pm A celebration of Cecil Taylor to Benefit Harlem Stage. Join Harlem Stage for a spectacular evening celebrating the genius of one of the last living pioneers of the jazz avant-garde. 150 Convent Avenue at 135th Street Nov 24 noon-2pm Harlem Afternoon Jazz Series featuring Jorge Sylvester at Rendall Memorial Presbyterian Church, 59 W 137th Street Dec 11-31 The First Noel. The Classical Theatre of Harlem, in its debut at the Apollo Theater, brings a

new Harlem-based holiday musical that crosses genres - from disco to rock to gospel that promises to be a classic for years to come. At the World Famous Apollo Theater (253 West 125th Street) Now until Dec 12 El Museo del Barrio (1230 Fifth Ave) İPresente!

The Young Lords in New York explores the legacy of the Young Lords in East Harlem, the Bronx and the Lower East Side, focusing on specific political events that the Young Lords organized in these locations.

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“The Gin Game” Theatre Icons—James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson—Pure Brilliance On Broadway

By Linda Armstrong

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ure brilliance is what I saw as I watched James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson perform in “The Gin Game” at the Golden Theatre on W 45th Street.

These two veteran, intense actors bring to light the tragedy that senior citizens face in their waning years when their families decide to put them in the nursing home and forget they exist.

Senior citizens in nursing homes are facing illness, depression, abandonment and feeling disrespected. Although play-

wright D. L. Coburn consistently interweaves humor into the script, he also makes sure that the audience gets the full, disconcerting picture of what the elderly go through. This play makes one realize that no matter what has happened in your life with your parents and elderly family members--is it worth them being put into a place that is falling apart, where they feel worthless? I hope not.

You also have to wonder when you see “mean” elderly people in

nursing homes, why they are that way--maybe they feel a sense of hopelessness. They are definitely frustrated. This play helps one to put themselves in the place of the elderly person who feels frustration, boredom and disrespected.

They feel like they are spoken to as if they are children. The characters that Jones and Tyson portray are Weller and Fonsia.

Weller is an angry, foul-mouthed man who alienates everyone, but has a passion for the card game gin. Fonsia is an ill woman, who

has no relationship with her son or her sister. No one comes to see her.

Despite all the negative aspects of their lives Weller and Fonsia find solace when they play gin with each other. That is until Fonsia wins. Every hand that she wins leads to that much more unraveling of Weller’s composure.

With every hand played his physical anger is more demonstrated and he easily frightens Fonsia.

One of the results of him intimidating her is that she complains

to the doctors and that opens a whole different can of worms, especially for a resident of a nursing home.

This play, while immensely entertaining, is also a devastatingly vivid look at the hardships that many elderly people face. Jones, at age 84 and Tyson, at 90, are a “dream team.” Leonard Foglia provides flawless direction of this amazing couple. You must make plans to go and see this incredible production. It will enlighten you and move your heart.

Mark The Date: Monday, November 16 AUDELCO Awards, Plan To Go!

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being nominated include Primary Stages; Lincoln Center Theatre 3; Signature Theatre; The Public Theatre; York Theatre Company; New York City Children’s Theater; Obsidian Media Group/Braata Productions; Theatre for a New Audience; Masterworks Theatre Company; Clement Arts/Epic Theatre Ensemble; Phoenix The-

atre Ensemble; StreetSigns Center for Literature and Performance/New Dog Theatre Company; Derek Yip and Nikita Productions; and Rattlestick Playwrights Theater.

The productions nominated include some marvelous shows. The Katori Hall play “Our Lady of Kibeho” is up for 10 VIV awards. Tony award win-

ner, Billy Porter’s “While I Yet Live” is coming in with nine nominations.

“Brothers From the Bottoms” has eight nominations. “Brownsville song (b-side for tray), “Carnaval,” and “Flambeaux” tie with seven nominations.

Suzan-Lori Parks’ “Father Comes Home from the Wards, Parts 1, 2 & 3’ has six nominations.

“Mighty Real: A Fabulous Sylvester Musical” has five nominations. Six productions landed four nominations and include: “A Band of Angels,” “Ain’t Misbehavin’, “For the Last Time,” “Texas in Paris,” “The Fortress of Solitude,” and “The Tempest.”

Two productions had three nominations--“Tamburlaine, Parts I & II,” and “The Glass Menagerie.”

Three productions had two nominations—“Dutchman,” “Kings of Harlem,” and “Pitbulls.” A single nomination came to “American Moor,” “Black Wall Street,” “Dancing on Eggshells,” “Fences,” “Forever,” Freight: The Five Incarnations of Abel Green,” “Fried Chicken and Latkes,” “Most Dangerous Man in America (W.E.B.DuBois),” “R&J: An Uncivil Tale,” and “Self Made Man: The Frederick Douglass Story.”

To get information on the nominations and get-

ting tickets to see who wins what visit www. audelco.net. The 43rd Annual Vivian Robinson/AUDELCO Awards has honorary co-chairs Ralph Carter, Erich McMillan-McCall and Petronia Paley. This year’s awards will be co-hosted

by Kenny Seymour and Alyson Williams. Pioneer awards will be received

by Bernard March; Sandra Reeves Phillips and Rudolph Shaw. Special Achievement Awards will go to BAYO and Nia Productions. Board of Directors Awards will be presented to Darlene Gidney; Toni Peterson and Leon Pinkney. And I’m so excited to announce that I will be receiving a Special Lifetime Achievement Award for my 30 year career as a Theatre Critic.

The AUDELCO’s are a Black Theatre family reunion, please make plans to attend and feel your heart full.

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he AUDELCO Award nominations are out and many Black Theatre companies and Black playwrights, actors and directors are in the running to receive “The VIV”—a prestigious award that recognizes excellence in Black Theatre.

This year’s awards will occur on Monday, November 16 at Symphony Space, Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, located at 2537 Broadway at 95th St. The theatre companies up for nominations are the Billie Holiday Theatre; New Federal Theatre; National Black Theatre; Shades of Truth Theatre/ Voza Rivers/New Heritage Theatre Group; Irving Street Rep/Faison Firehouse Theatre; Classical Theatre of Harlem; AnthonyKen, LLC/Sheryl L. Ralph; Layon Gray American Theatre Co.; and The Morningside Players. Additional theatre companies

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ment along the Harlem Mile become a motivating high point for the many non-professional marathon runners but an excellent place for family and friends to come together to watch the race and hear great music. Gospel and Spiritual music is the theme for the 135st stage, R&B and HIP HOP is the theme for the 125th street stage.

The main stage on the route is at 121st street and Mount Morris Park West; this stage will feature the “Sounds of Harlem;” Jazz, Latin, House Music, Gospel, Blues, Caribbean and Rock. Latin and Caribbean music is the theme for the stage at 117th street and 5th avenue. The 5th stage at 110th and Duke Ellington Circle features live performances by Keith the Captain Gamble and other surprise guests.

Towards the end of the race many of the runners stop to dance and become energized to continue the race.

For many of the runners

who come from all parts of the world this is their first introduction to the spirit of Harlem.

The New York Marathon is New York’s largest tourist event where thousands of runner and their families and friends invade New York for one week. Harlem Marathon Week is another initiative developed by GHCC to attract many of the tourists who are visiting New York for the race to explore businesses uptown.

Starting Monday October 26th to November 1st there will be a number of activities in Harlem, visit www. harlemdiscover.com or call 212 862-7200 for additional information.

If you have a friend or family member running in this year’s New York Marathon or if you would like a close up look at the race and to listen to great music, I suggest you come out to one of the Harlem Mile locations this Sunday.

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he annual New York Marathon will take place this Sunday November 1st, and for many of the runners the Harlem Mile, a distance roughly between 138th street and Fifth Avenue and 96th street and Fifth Avenue, is one of the hardest parts of the race.

Runners hit what is known as the wall at this time. The wall is when the body reaches the point of breaking down and the psychological motivation to stop or give up seems to be the greatest.

A few years ago The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and The New York Road Runners (who are GHCC members) developed an initiative called the Harlem Mile, five locations along the race route from 135th street and 5th Avenue to 110th street and Duke Ellington Circle, with five musical stages that provide international sounds of Harlem.

Over the years not only has the entertain-

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5 Stages of Retirement Preparation: What to Know Now

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t’s never too early or too late to save for your retirement, whether you’re a young saver or approaching your retirement years.

“There are actions you can take to help boost your retirement readiness at key points throughout your life,” says Jamie Ohl, president of Retirement Plan Services at Lincoln Financial Group.

According to a 2015 Lincoln Financial Group M.O.O.D. of America study, 92 percent of Americans agree that putting money into a retirement plan, like a 401(k), contributes to a more secure financial future.

Ohl and the professionals at Lincoln are offering retirement savings tips for various life stages that can help all savers take full advantage of their workplace retirement plan and become more confident about

their retirement readiness at every step along the way.

Getting Started It may be tempting to spend your new paycheck exclusively on items you want or need now, and delay saving for retirement altogether at this point. Lincoln’s M.O.O.D. study shows that 78 percent of Millennials feel that payments they need to make now, like bills, housing, and other necessities, make it difficult for them to put money toward their future. However, your monthly budget should include a line for retirement savings.

Now is the time to create a habit of contributing regularly to your retirement savings plan at work. As soon as it’s available to you, enroll in your employer-sponsored plan and save at least up to the company match. Saving a small but

steady amount early on can compound over time and pay off down the road.

Keeping It Up Life can get complicated as you get older. From mortgage and car payments to education expenses to raising kids, competing financial priorities can distract you from retirement savings goals. Resist the temptation to stop saving altogether or borrow from your plan. Lincoln’s 2015 American Consumer Study shows that 49 percent of Generation X and younger Baby Boomers would like to put more money into saving for retirement, but cannot due to present financial constraints.

Now more than ever, keep up the momentum. A financial professional can help you evaluate your retirement savings picture and identify ways to maintain savings growth. As

you navigate your career and make job changes, be sure to evaluate a potential employer’s benefits offering -- including a retirement savings plan -- as part of your overall compensation. Learn about what options are available to you, such as a company match, investment choices and other resources to help you stay on track and keep a holistic view of your savings.

In the Homestretch At this point you have done most of the hard work and the retirement you’ve envisioned is in sight. Continue to save and set aside extra money from income boosts or bonuses. Work with a financial consultant to reset your savings strategies and learn about other savings tools like income guarantee options that may be available in your plan. Familiarize yourself

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Being prepared for retirement requires some work and planning. For a more comfortable financial future, don’t delay your efforts.

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Local Women Honored for Service to Church and Community

photos by Nadezda Tavodova

by Derrel Jazz Johnson

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ter for Youth at Abyssinian Baptist Church.

With these anointed women being honored, a great Saturday afternoon was had by all in attendance.

The festivities began with complimentary white wine and light snacks while the music of the Phil Young Experience greeted the packed audience of attendees and honorees.

After, Sonya Simmons from JRose Catering made brief announcements, followed by Pat Stevenson, Publisher of this very publication greeting everyone before she turned it over to the Mistress of Ceremonies for the afternoon, the very talented playwright and scribe for Harlem News, Hazel Rosetta Smith.

Representatives from Healthfirst also said a few words about their products and the satisfaction received by their clients, and then it was time for the “Hats

by Rosebud” show, which featured a group of models displaying wonderful hats of all colors, shapes, sizes, and

materials.

Lunch was served after with a buffet so tasty prepared by James Rosebud and his JRose Catering, featuring salmon, baked chicken, rice, salad, and carrots and string beans so good I raved after (and secretly wanted to take a plate home for dinner).

After lunch, it was finally time to honor the six women. Harlem News spoke with many of the women after they received the honor.

“For me personally, it was an honor because I believe in serving God first.

It gave me an opportunity also to be able to represent my church, Mother African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church where Reverend Dr. Richard Chapple, Jr. is our senior pastor, and to recognize that they have been so helpful and just been so involved in the ministry of health and wellness and encouragement through this ministry…I had an opportunity to fellowship with everyone who attended,” said honoree Doris Andrea Rhem.

“It was a wonderful feeling. I’m proud and honored and I hope that they continue this because I think it’s im-

Honoree Reverend Itang Hope Young, Honoree Carmen Matthew; HCN Publisher Pat Stevenson; Honoree Pastor Desiree Allen; Honoree Doris D. Wooten; Honoree Pastor Dame Raven Westbrook; Honoree Doris Andrea Rhem; Healthfirst V.P. George Hulse

portant for people in churches to know and understand that what they do is recognized,” said honoree Doris D. Wooten.

“Well first of all it was definitely a surprise. I had no idea that I was actually nominated, but after I did have an opportunity to think about what the honor meant, I felt very honored and very privileged because I am not the only one who does great work within the community.

I’m amongst a host of many other as what we would say ‘cloud of working witnesses;’ strong women who are on the ground, in the mix, in the thick of things, helping young people and older

people alike create positive outcomes for their lives,” said Reverend Itang Hope Young.

“I was really honored,” said a surprised Pastor Desiree Allen, who attended the event with several family members, including her proud mother Renee Benson, who visited from Nashville, Tennessee. “That my family was able to be here and celebrate with me or that anybody in the community would recognize the work that I am doing or any of the women are doing is truly a blessing,” she added.

“I was so impressed with the gift and the honor,” said Carmen Matthew, who was

also honored to be amongst the honorees, though she noted she wasn’t a Reverend or Pastor. “But it was all part of women in the ministry, which is God’s work, and that’s what I have been doing all of these years.”

Matthew impressed me with her youthful energy and enthusiasm, especially for 83!

I would personally like to say thank you to all of the women who were honored for inspiring me. There are many ways we can give, but giving back to the church and the community allows you to best see the fruits of your labor.

Models wore Rosebud Hats and outfits

Mistress of Ceremonies Hazel Smith wowed the crowd with an excerpt from her play

from the Brownstone

"Tell It, Sing It, Shout It"

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arlem Community Newspapers, Inc & Healthfirst honored six lovely ladies in the program titled “Women Who Nurture the Church and Harlem Community” Saturday, October 24, 2015, at Harlem Commonwealth Council, Inc. located at 361 West 125th Street.

The honorees for the event were Pastor Desiree Allen, Associate Pastor of Arts and Spiritual Formation at First Corinthian Baptist Church, Carmen Matthew, a deaconess at Victory Tabernacle Seventh-Day Christian Church who has attended since 1946, Doris Andrea Rhem, the President of Mother AME Zion Church Health Ministry, Pastor Dame Raven Westbrook, Assistant Pastor of Harlem Christian Center, Doris D. Wooten, an active parishioner at St. Charles Borromeo Church for over three decades who is a member of the Fellowship Committee and Lazarus Project, and Reverend Itang Hope Young, Assistant Minis-

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EDUCATION

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First Lady Michelle Obama Praises Amazing Students

By Lynn Lee Special to the NNPA News Wire from The Akron Reporter

“I can’t wait to tell my friends that I saw LeBron and Mrs. Obama,” young Anthony Patterson, Jr. told The Reporter.

As a child growing up in Akron, James knows the challenges for many

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two huge fans in the White House; that’s

one would soon be hearing about the stu-

His dad Anthony Patterson, Sr. said,

me and Mr. Obama.”

dents’ accomplishments as they finished

“What LeBron is doing says a lot about

high school and went on to college.

his character. The fact that he’s willing to

students whose parents face low income

Obama continued: “We love this

challenges and can’t afford to send their

man because of the man that he is, not

We want to make room for you and

pay for all of these kids education means

kids to college. “This will give parents a

because he’s a great athlete. We love him

your stories and so instead of everybody

a lot to me, because not too many athletes

sense of relief and I can now look for-

because of the husband, father, the son,

always talking about folks like me and

will do this.”

ward to my kids having the opportunity

friend and citizen that he is. He’s a role

LeBron and the next reality TV show, we

“I learned that I need to finish school

to do something I’ve always wanted to

model and we’re so proud of him for

want them to talk about kids like you,”

if I want to get a scholarship,” said young

tudents in Akron have a lot to look

ly Foundation began working on the high

do,” said James, The Reporter’s 2015

stepping up for his state and city. I love

said Obama. “You are the stars, so we

Gavin Messner, who said that he wants to

forward to thanks in part to the

school dropout crisis, through the foun-

“Man of the Year.”

LeBron.”

want to shine a big bright light on how

be a policeman someday.

city’s own NBA legend LeBron

dation’s “Wheels for Education” (WFE)

James generated cheers from stu-

First Lady Michelle Obama was

James, who recently announced plans to

program, that targets third graders and

dents as he told said, “this is an unbe-

on hand to promote her “Better Make

help students pay for their college edu-

follow them through graduation.

cation.

Marlon Cheatham said that he

hard you are working and how much you’re achieving.

lievable day and I always think about the

Room” campaign, a program that targets

ESPN sports anchor Michael Wil-

Now the foundation will guarantee

hard work you do. I promise to work hard

14-19 year-old and is associated with her

bon joined Obama and James in lead-

learned to always do his best and he shared that he wants to be an architect some day.

On Wednesday October 21, 2015

a 4-year, renewable University of Akron

from the time I get up for work as I go to

“Reach Higher” initiative. According to

ing the students in the “I Promise”

Young Haneef Abdulmujib also

at the University of Akron’s James A.

scholarship to all qualifying students that

practice or to appearances, I hold up to

the White House, the “Reach Higher”

pledge. Students stood up and repeated

learned to always try his best and to nev-

Rhodes (JAR) Arena, LeBron James and

are part of the Akron I PROMISE Net-

my responsibilities and I know you will

initiative was designed, “to inspire every

the words: “I promise to dream big...to

er give up when it gets hard. Abdulmujib

First Lady of the United States Michelle

work (AIPN).

do the same.”

student in America to take charge of their

go to school, do my home work, listen

said that he dreams of being a doctor when he grows up.

Obama addressed this announcement to

In order to qualify, each student

First Lady Michelle Obama fol-

future by completing their education past

to teachers; ask questions and find an-

over one thousand students at a special

must graduate from a high school within

lowed suit as she came out to a roaring

high school, whether at a professional

swers.”

event focused on education.

the Akron Public School district, achieve

crowd saying, “Wow! I want to take time

training program, a community college,

standard testing, maintain good atten-

to talk about Mr. LeBron as you all call

or a four-year college or university.”

dance and perform community service.

him - I’m telling Mr. LeBron that he has

In 2011, in partnership with Akron Public Schools, the LeBron James Fami-

Obama said that she hoped every-

The first class of the “Wheels for

Many students received hugs and

Education” will graduate in the year

handshakes from Obama, James, and

2021. For information about the LeB-

members of the James family.

ron James Family Foundation, log on to

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This information is available for free in other languages. Please call our member service number at 888-963-7092 or TTY 711, 8 am to 8 pm, Monday to Friday (every day October to February). Esta información se encuentra disponible en forma gratuita en otros idiomas. Por favor llame a nuestro número de atención a los miembros al 888-963-7092 o TTY 711, de 8 a.m. a 8 p.m., de lunes a viernes (todos los días de octubre a febrero).

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Breathingdo Part I

By William A. Rogers

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n Korea and Japan the word Do means “the way” and Ki means one’s vital energy such as Kendo the way of the sword, Aikido the way of unifying with life energy or Kido the way of energy. The term breathingdo means the way of breathing. We all know that breathing is the foundation of life; yet most of the individuals that I see at the Harlem Ki Energy Center breath incorrectly.

The first step in learning how to self-heal is the way of breathing correctly or “Breathingdo”.

Breathing incorrect-

ly is partly due to social programing, we learned to breathe correctly while in our mother’s womb. The expansion of our stomach allows for nourishment to enter our body through the Umbilical Cord, we then contract our stomach to remove waste. If you watch a new born infant’s breathing, only the stomach moves. As we grow older social programing creates the bad habit of raising our chest to take in oxygen.

If your chest moves when taking a deep breath you are breathing incorrectly. Abdominal breathing or baby breathing is an ancient method used

by Taoists and martial art-

ists to detoxify the lungs.

I was taught this many years ago by my sensi Great Grand Master Leon “Major” Wallace, while studying Goju Karate under him. His favorite Kata and what became my favorite Kata was Sanchin also known as the breathing Kata. Master Wallace would always say “Sanchin will make you strong and keep you healthy; it took me many years to truly understand his wisdom.

During Autumn Taoist healing strategies focus on the detoxification of the lungs, one of the reasons for this article and the deep breathing exercises that I teach in the

Fall during the Wednesday evening Ki training sessions at the Ki Center. Abdominal breathing exercises are natural ways to reduce stress and stress-related health issues like high blood pressure and depression.

Stress develops from an imbalance in our Autonomic Nervous System (ANS). The ANS controls the body’s involuntary actions; it influences the functions of our internal organs. Our breathing, our heart beat, our body temperature, and all of our cellular interactions are regulated by the ANS. The primary control center in our brain that allows the ANS to send the right

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signal to the right organ at the right time without our conscious knowledge or effort is called the hypothalamus.

Learning the correct way to breathe can bring balance to the ANS. Next week we will discuss how this happens and why many of our health problems can be addressed naturally by relearning how to breathe like a baby.

You can also call my direct line at 646 3296727 or send an email to yourway2wellness2014@ gmail.com to schedule a Chunsoo Ki Energy treatment to experience the ancient Taoist healing system of, Heavenly Hands.

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Herbs Are Nature’s Medicine...

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n the last article we were speaking about adaptogen herbs. This group of herbs increases strength and stamina, and protects the body against stress.

Gynostemma is used to reduce fatigue, treat bronchitis, improve sexual function and strengthen the body in general. It can also help maintain normal blood sugar levels and remove harmful blood fat.

It’s also able to maintain healthy bowel function by its cleansing action on the intestines and stomach.

Gynostemma is a very powerful adaptogen herb, as it also has anti-cancer

properties, and is often likened to ginseng.

Gynostemma is also capable of lowering serum cholesterol, bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides, and at the same time increasing good cholesterol (HDL). It can lower high blood pressure and improve the function of the cardiovascular health by increasing coronary blood flow and decreasing vascular resistance. Its ability to release nitric oxide relaxes the blood vessels.

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ADAMS REPORT© Sale! Signs

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he holidays aren’t even in full swing yet, and everywhere you look there are signs calling to you– Sale! Sale! Sale!

The urge to shop, even in difficult economic times, can be powerful.

It’s hard to resist an opportunity to save by purchasing something-anything that you “just gotta have,” that you really only created an impulse need for–simply because it’s on sale or because it’s a great time to shop because there are opportunities everywhere to

save on just about anything!

I’m not pointing fingers; I’m guilty of loving a good sale too.

BUT, I have to face a few cold facts, so go with me for a minute . . . Often what looked fabulous in the fitting room, didn’t look so great after getting home to my own mirror. Or, I sometimes buy things that I already have in my closet . . . how many black skirts does one really need? What I finally realized was that I was shopping for all the wrong reasons. Instead of shopping I really needed to address what was really bothering me, because shopping didn’t help me feel bet-

ter. So, as I see it, this is a great time to reflect on changes I need to make.

And since it is customary to work on one’s worst habits first–I chose shopping.

All of you kindred spirits out there; please keep reading. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not going to advocate that one should never shop again, because like I said, I love sales. But what I will say is that if you are going to shop; shop responsibly.

So, here a few guidelines for you to implement before you start shopping.

Before you go consider doing the following three things: • Go through your closet (as well as your other family members), and

contribute undamaged or slightly worn clothing, shoes, handbags and other accessories to a local organization or shelter that works with the less fortunate to empower themselves.

Having “good” clothes can really be a great new start for someone.

As you go through, be honest with yourself, if you haven’t worn it in a year or it’s too small– it’s out!

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Harlem Community Newspapers | October 29, 2015

ev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network held an observance marking the tragic death of Officer Rudolph Holder, Jr. This senseless murder of Holder underscores the fact that our children and grandchildren are keeping guns in our homes. Don’t give me that “Not my child” foolishness. Parents have to be responsible for the behavior of our children. Please; it’s later than you think. There is an element of lawlessness in our community that is rising day by day.

Spiritual folks need to be aware that a shift is occurring in the atmosphere

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Bro. Bill De Fossett – host of The 3G Experience radio program, WHCR-90.3 FM (www.whcr.org)

and if we are not careful we will find ourselves on the wrong side of that shift.

People have to stop walking in the streets and crossing the streets with your faces buried in those damn cell phones. Every other person is walking, watching and talking on the phone. They are totally oblivious to what’s happening around them! It is not safe.

Congratulations to Tabernacle of Deliverance, 2890 Frederick Douglass Blvd., in Harlem, as they celebrate 39 years of continuous service to the community and the world.

A series of services will

be held from October 20 – 23, each night a different Pastor and congregation will be in attendance.

Rev. Idus Nunn, Jr., Pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church celebrated his 20th Anniversary as the Pastor. The well-attended event was held at Maestro’s Catering Hall in the Bronx. The table settings were unique and remarkable!

WHCR-90.3 FM, The Voice of Harlem, has been broadcasting live news every day at 9:00am and 6:00pm. Join us for the latest in what’s going on across the country, around the world and in our neighborhood. Ms. An-

gela Harden is the General Manager.

Rev. Johnnie Green, Pastor of Mt. Neboh Baptist Church in Harlem was my guest on the 3G Experience radio program.

He spoke about Pastors not taking the Biblical position in regard to homosexuality and trying to be popular and fill pews!

What do you say?

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“What Color is Your Hoodie? Essays on Black Gay Identity” by Jarrett Neal REVIEW by Terri Schlichenmeyer, Harlem News contributor

S

ome days, it seems as though you have Super Powers.

That must be the explanation for being unseen. That’s why there are days when nobody looks at you.

There’s no acknowledgment that you exist. You’re suddenly Invisible Man, and in the new book “What Color is Your Hoodie? Essays on Black Gay Identity” by Jarrett Neal, the reason is not so transparent.

Born to a fourteen-year-old mother, raised in a household with an alcoholic grandfather, Jarrett Neal was in eighth grade when his gym class accidentally walked in on their coach, showering. It was Neal’s first glimpse of a naked man and it “ended my boyhood,” he says.

He was well into college when he finally admitted to himself that he was attracted to men; still, the “daily taunts” from his more athletic, more self-confident peers and the absence of a father

haunted him for many years. To counteract it, Neal joined a gym and worked out tirelessly, until he realized that he’d never have a body like He-Man. He was never going to make a living with his physique.

Instead, Neal knew that he had to write.

It was “write or die,” he says, though he’s been told that his style is “either too black of too gay” and he once assumed that “as a boy I wasn’t supposed to care about books…” Even so, he devoured the works of gay men – particularly those who were black.

That voracity for books led to a teaching career.

In his essays here, Neal discusses the dearth of gay black men in films and television, and he decries the lack of interest by white readers in the works of black authors. He looks at the sexuality of gay black men who, like most African American men, live under “sexual

stereotypes” that cause “a tremendous onus… to live up to…” He writes about black men (some, gay) who have made history and changed perceptions within their neighborhoods or industries. And as a black man married to a white man, he notes that racism within the gay community is as big a problem as it is anywhere else.

Author Jarrett Neal is not shy.

There’s no waffling inside this book, and nothing held back. Neal discusses gay porn as blithely as he does modern literature; he remembers his childhood with the same passion as he does coming out. Such power and force in writing serves to give readers – straight or gay – a solid understanding of the points he tries to make. We might laugh or raise our eyebrows but we also empathize or, as the case may be, sympathize.

What mars this otherwise well-done collection of essays is its sloppiness.

“What Color is Your Hoodie?” is riddled with misspellings and punctuation

mistakes which, because of the frequency, almost made me want to quit this book too many times.

If you can forgive that distraction, then this unusual book is a good read that may actually change minds. Truthful, blunt, and thought-provoking, re-

gretful mistakes aside, “What Color is Your Hoodie?” should be seen.

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HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: VETERANS DAY ACROSS 1. Laugh at with contempt 6. *Veterans Day stems from this war 9. *Hand-to-hand combat weapon 13. Par on a short golf hole 14. Immeasurable period 15. Gossipmonger 16. Triangular road sign 17. “M*A*S*H” character 18. *Commander’s instruction 19. *a.k.a. American flag 21. *Like soldier honored at certain tombs 23. Present plural of “be” 24. Acer, e.g.

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73. Part of H.M.S. 74. T in Ferrari TR DOWN 1. Hog haven 2. Like a “Vogue” ad 3. Three-layer cookie 4. Jolly good one 5. Indiana’s head gear 6. What one does at the altar 7. Court or solicit 8. Bring upon oneself 9. “Where the Red ____ Grows” 10. *Vietnam, on the ____china Peninsula 11. One-pot meal 12. Mountain lake 15. Bumpkins 20. Right-hand page 22. Denotes maiden last name 24. Bear witness 25. First in Hebrew alphabet 26. First M in MGM 27. Lace loop 29. *Honorary veteran, GI Bob

31. And elsewhere 32. Singing part 33. Boredom 34. Required things 36. *Marksmanship Badge denotes a good one 38. “Que Sera ____” 42. Evil one 45. Charity race 49. Flapper’s feathers 51. Have dinner at a restaurant 54. URL sign 56. *River Allies crossed in Invasian of Germany 57. Stairway to river in India 58. *”At ____, soldier” 59. Australian palm 60. Adds to or augments 61. Gulf V.I.P. 62. They have oval leaves that come to a point 63. Source of protein 66. *Veterans Day Proclamation signer 68. Genetic stuff see answers on page 16

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Latest Social Mobility Index Ranks Touro College as a Top School in Facilitating Economic Opportunity for Underserved Students

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he 2015 Social Mobility Index (SMI) ranks Touro College high in its contribution toward narrowing the economic gap in the U.S. Making the SMI top twenty for the first time, Touro College scored high on all SMI variables: number of low income students admitted and graduated, low tuition cost and high employment outcomes after graduation.

The SMI is a data-driven ranking

system designed to evaluate colleges and universities based on admissions practices that work to reverse growing economic disparity in the U.S. The SMI focuses on how well schools improve economic mobility and provide affordable education to disadvantaged families.

Ranked #18 out of 931 institutions, Touro serves a student body that is 54% low income. Graduation rate is 47.6% and median

early career salary is $53,200.

“Since its inception, Touro has served and supported diverse communities, making world class educational opportunities accessible to all members of society, across all races, nations, and creeds,” said Dr. Alan Kadish, Touro President. “Many of our students are first in their families to attend college and to pursue profession careers.

They in turn become

thoughtful citizens dedicated to building a responsive and responsible society.

We are proud to be recognized with this distinction and to be making a significant contribution to combatting economic disparities in the U.S.” About the Touro College and University System Touro is a system of non-profit institutions of higher and professional education. Touro College

was chartered in 1970 primarily to enrich the Jewish heritage, and to serve the larger American and global community. Approximately 18,000 students are currently enrolled in its various schools and divisions, including 16 undergraduate, 12 graduate and seven professional schools.

Touro College has 29 campuses, locations and instructional sites in the New York area, as well as branch campuses and programs

Opportunities to Attend Historically Black Colleges want students to know that anything is possible. A rapper named Drake said it best in a song called My Way, “All I have to do is put my mind to this”.

If I had to give advice to every young man and woman in New York I would say three that if applied, create life-changing habits. The first is to read as much as you can as often as you can.

Reading is fundamental… fun-to-mental. Second, always try your hardest, no matter what obstacles rise.

Last, never give up. HBCUs were founded during a time of constant struggle, the Reconstruction era. If our ancestors made something out of nothing, you could make something out of what they left you.

by Dennis Richmond. Jr.

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y name is Dennis Richmond, Jr. and I am a 20-year-old Yonkers, Westchester, New York native. I attend Claflin University, a private Historically Black Institution in Orangeburg, South Carolina where I am studying African Diaspora Studies and education. After returning from school for the holiday season in 2013, I noticed the same people, in the same

neighborhoods, doing the same things. I knew that I had to make a change.

I began calling high schools across the state of New York to speak to students about the opportunities available for them not only in college but at a Historically Black College or University(HBCU). I have spoken to students from Mount Vernon, NY to Harlem and from Yonkers to Orangeburg, SC. I have applied for close to 70 scholarships and I have been fortunate to win almost 10. The largest and most recent, has been the United Negro College Fund’s, An Evening of Stars scholarship for the amount of $25,000 and a feature on BET. I am a young man of color from New York and I

in Berlin, Jerusalem and Moscow. New York Medical College, Touro University California and its Nevada branch campus, as well as Touro University Worldwide and its Touro College Los Angeles division are separately accredited institutions within the Touro College and University System. For further information on Touro College, please go to: http://www.touro.edu

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SEN. KLEIN & ACC LAUNCH BRONX MOBILE PET ADOPTION CENTER

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tate Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), joined by Risa Weinstock, executive director of Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC), today announced $250,000 in state funding for a new mobile pet adoption center in The Bronx.

“Providing safe, quality care to animals is critically important and nobody does it better than the Animal Care Centers of NYC. As one of the only boroughs lacking access to a full service animal shelter, I’m proud to have secured $250,000 in state funding for a new mobile adoption van in The Bronx,” said State Senator Jeff Klein. “This vehicle will not only encourage more pet lovers to adopt, but reduce overcrowding at shelters in Manhattan, Staten Island and Brooklyn. Be on the lookout for our new mobile adoption center, coming to a neighborhood near you!”

“This new mobile adoption center enables us to expand our outreach in The Bronx signifi-

tion, but are then transferred to other facilities for care, treatment and adoption. The new mobile adoption center will help connect more cats and dogs with loving homes.

Senator Klein and Risa Weinstock, executive director of ACC, with two kittens at a mobile adoption event at Holy Cross School on Sunday, October 18.

cantly and to find more homes for wonderful animals,” said Risa Weinstock, executive director of Animal Care Centers of NYC. “We’re very grateful for Senator Klein’s clear commitment to NYC’s shelter animals and his very generous support, without which we wouldn’t be here today.

Now, thanks to Senator Klein, adoptions in The Bronx are Easy as ACC!” “BASE thanks to Senator Klein for his outstanding commitment to animal welfare in The

Senator Jeff Klein, Risa Weinstock, executive director of ACC, and Bronx children and families at the launch of the Bronx Mobile Adoption Center at Holy Cross School on Sunday, October 18.

Bronx,” said Donna Dechiaro of the Bronx Animal Shelter Endeavor (BASE). “By providing the funding for this new mobile adoption van, Bronx animals have a much improved opportunity for adoption and for a widening audience of well-informed Bronxites on the care of animals. We sincerely thank Senator Klein. “ The announcement was made as part of Senator Klein’s annual Fall Festival at the Holy Cross School on Sunday afternoon. Families and children enjoyed fun fall activities like

face painting, pumpkin picking, arts and crafts and more. Local residents also had the chance to take home a furry new friend.

With the lack of access to a full service animal shelter in The Bronx, Klein’s funding will significantly boost opportunities for adoptions in the borough. The current ACC facility, located at 464 East Fordham Road, serves as an admissions center and therefore does not accommodate adoptions or sick animals. Animals can be surrendered at The Bronx loca-

In the coming weeks and months, the mobile adoption center will be at locations throughout The Bronx, including: Saturday, October 31 from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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193 West 237th Street, Bronx, NY Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) is one of the largest animal welfare organizations in the country, taking in more than 30,000 animals each year. ACC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that rescues, cares for and finds loving homes for animals throughout the five boroughs. ACC is an open-admissions organization, which means it never turns away any homeless, abandoned, injured or sick animal in need of help, including cats, dogs, rabbits, small mammals, reptiles, birds, farm animals and wildlife. It is the only organization in NYC with this unique responsibility. For more information, please visit www.nycacc.org, and be sure to follow ACC on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Animals available for adoption can be viewed online at http:// nycacc.org/AdoptionSearch.htm, or on ACC’s free mobile app. ACC adoptions include vaccinations, a microchip, spay/neuter, a free office visit at a participating veterinarian, a collar and a free identification tag.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT, STATE SENATOR SERRANO RECOGNIZE STORE OWNERS FOR PARTICIPATING IN SHOP HEALTHY PROGRAM

proclamations from Senator Serrano.

“By providing increased advertising and access to healthier foods and beverages in their businesses, local food store owners can make a positive impact on the

wellbeing of the communities they serve,” said La’Shawn Brown-Dudley, Acting Assistant Commissioner of the East and Central Harlem District Public Health Office. “More often than not, communities of color are faced with too few options for foods like fruits and vegetables while being targeted by marketing for junk food or sugar sweetened beverages. Shop Healthy NYC works to improve the retail environment in local corner stores and supermarkets to give East Harlem residents opportunities to buy healthy foods and beverages.”

“Residents of East Harlem suffer from some of the worst health disparities of any community in New York City,” said State Senator Jose M. Serrano. “Access to healthy foods is a major step towards alleviating this chronic problem. I applaud the local businesses who have committed to provide healthy food choices for our com-

munities through the Shop Healthy NYC program. Shop Healthy NYC aims to change this epidemic by engaging our local supermarkets, bodegas, and restaurants to offer the healthy food options that our communities deserve. I commend Shop Healthy NYC for their hard work on improving the overall health and wellness of our neighborhoods.”

Shop Healthy NYC aims to increase access to healthier food in neighborhoods with high rates of chronic illnesses that are related to diet. 28% and 32% of East Harlem and Central Harlem residents are overweight or obese, respectively, compared to 33% and 22% of the city as a whole. Obesity can lead to several chronic conditions including diabetes and heart disease. In East and Central Harlem, almost 14% of adults have diabetes compared to 10% of adults in other NYC neighborhoods. Diabetes is twice as common among New Yorkers who are obese

and both conditions disproportionally affect low-income communities where there is less access to healthy food options.

Shop Healthy NYC engages community residents as partners in changing the environments of their local food stores. Working along with local business to promote activities that increase demand for healthier foods and improve the healthfulness of their store environment, Shop Healthy creates positive sustainable changes in the neighborhood’s food environments.

Shop Healthy NYC is a program of the Health Department’s Center for Health Equity, which is leading the charge to make sure that all communities have the same opportunity to be healthy and well.

For more information about Shop Healthy NYC, call (212) 996-8674.

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he Health Department’s Center for Health Equity and the East and Central Harlem District Public Health Office today joined New York State Senator Jose M. Serrano (D/District 29) outside Mi Mexico Mini Market, an East Harlem bodega, to recognize store owners in the community for participating in Shop Healthy NYC. Shop Healthy NYC aims to increase access to healthier food in neighborhoods with high rates of obesity and limited access to nutritious food and beverage options. This year the program increased promotion and access to healthier foods in 35 East Harlem neighborhood stores, expanding the proportion of advertising for healthy foods and the stocking of healthier food options in nearly 30 percent of the bodegas and supermarkets in zip code 10029. Twenty stores reached all seven of Shop Healthy NYC’s criteria and were recognized with

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WILLIAMS HOSTS STREET CO-NAMING CEREMONY FOR “CATHERINE MCAULEY HIGH SCHOOL WAY” 9010 women who have walked

tially served the daughters of Irish

tion. Each student is encouraged

‘Catherine

High

and Italian immigrants, and as

to develop at her own pace. In

School Way,’” said Chantal Pa-

demographics changed, McAu-

2002, celebrating its 60th anni-

ret Antoine, Class of 1975.

ley welcomed the daughters of

versary, McAuley partnered with

“The street co-naming is a

the “new” immigrants from the

Boys Hope Girls Hope of New

great gift to all McAuley Alum-

Caribbean and beyond. English

York opening the first boarding

nae,” said Lauren O’Brien,

as a Second Language (ESL) was

program for teenage girls in New

MCAuley

Council Member Jumaane D. Williams (center) joined more than 100 community members during Saturday’s street co-naming ceremony for “Catherine McAuley High School Way.” PHOTO CREDIT: Ernest Skinner, NYC COUNCIL

S

aturday, Council Mem-

plified public service, the all-girls’

George; Peggy Lake; Sister Rose-

ber Jumaane D. Wil-

Catholic high school was desig-

mary Maguire; Carol McIntosh

liams

(D-Brooklyn),

nated a Nationally Recognized

M.D.; Chantal Antoine; Renee

Deputy Leader and Chair of the

School of Excellence - the first

Hastick Motes; Camille Has-

Council’s Housing and Build-

and only in my district. Though it

tick Ortiz; Xamayla Rose-Per-

ings

joined

closed in 2013, I am proud that it

sadi; Sharon Rose; Mary Hel-

by Assembly Member N. Nick

will forever live on by co-naming

en Taylor; Sister Mary Ann

Perry (D-Brooklyn), Catherine

East 37th Street and Foster Ave-

Noonan; and Imani Hastick.

Committee,

was

nue ‘Catherine McAuley High

and more than 100 community

School Way,” said Council Mem-

Member Williams for this trib-

members during a ceremony to

ber Williams.

ute to CMCA, it makes me feel

“I am grateful to Council

Council Member Jumaane D. Williams (center) joined Assembly Member N.Nick Perry (right) and community members to unveil “Catherine McAuley High School Way,” on East 37th Street and Foster Avenue.

PHOTO CREDIT: Ernest Skinner, NYC COUNCIL

Class of 1977. “The announce-

offered to serve English Language

York City. For many years, nearly

co-name East 37th Street and Fos-

On August 10, 2015, May-

proud to be an alumna. CMCA

ment about the Catherine McAu-

Learners. School officials said

100% of McAuley students grad-

ter Avenue “Catherine McAuley

or Bill de Blasio signed into

prepared all girls for the rigors of

ley Alumnae Association and the

that students, many of whom are

uated on time and were accepted

High School Way.” The school,

law Intro. 849, a piece of legis-

college and allowed us to realize

plan to give scholarships to young

new to the country and have lim-

to college. Many earned college

which closed in 2013, was an

lation Council Member Williams

our God given potential early in

women brought even more joy

ited English ability or are below

scholarships at a rate at or above

all-girls’ private Catholic high

co-sponsored that co-named East

life-that is laudable. Even though

and excitement to a wonderful

average in reading and math, can

that of other Catholic high schools

school in East Flatbush that was

37th Street and Foster Ave-

the school closed, I’m relieved

day. Thanks to all who made it

progress as much as three years

in Brooklyn. Unfortunately, the

founded by the Brooklyn Sisters

nue “Catherine McAuley High

that the Alumnae Association will

happen!”

during a single school year. The

beloved school that was built

of Mercy in 1942. It remains

School Way.” During Saturday’s

continue this tradition of helping

Catherine McAuley High

key - small classes - a ratio of 12

during World War II has endured

the only all-girls’ Catholic high

ceremony, Council

Member

Brooklyn girls afford a quality

School started out as a two-year

students per teacher. “Because

many storms and difficult times,

school in Brooklyn or Queens

Williams thanked the following

education. That’s the McAuleyan

school that prepared young wom-

of its small size, nobody falls

was a victim of the economic

to have earned the Blue Ribbon

community members and alumni

way,” said Xamayla Rose-Persa-

en for secretarial jobs. Cather-

through the cracks,” co-principal

downturn, having opened in 1942

Award from the U.S. Department

for pushing this initiative, many

di, Class of 1998.

ine McAuley’s original name was

Sister Peggy Dempsey said. “This

and closed in 2013.

of Education.

of which were present during the

Catherine McAuley Commer-

is a student-centered school.”

“To me, this event is a mark-

“Catherine McAuley High

street-co-naming ceremony: Lee

er to remember always a special

School was a beacon in the East

Burnett, Transportation Chair of

school, a special time in our lives,

Flatbush community for decades,

Community Board 17; Coral Bar-

to see what and where we are to-

known for its academic excellence

nett, Community Board 17 staff

and positive community impact.

Those interested in joining

cial, and for many years McAu-

In 1991, McAuley became the

the Catherine McAuley Alumnae

ley graduates entered the work-

first and is still the only all-girls’

Association can contact Sister

force after high school. In the

Catholic high school in Brooklyn

Margaret Dempsey at mdempsey-

day because of that experience,

1960’s the word commercial was

or Queens to earn the prestigious

mcauley@gmail.com.

member; Josephine Valente; Jew-

and to resolve to continue on our

dropped from the school’s name

title,

Named after Mother Catherine

el Brown; Melba P. Brown; Sis-

journey, proud, empowered, and

as graduates pursued post-sec-

School

Elizabeth McAuley who exem-

ter Margaret Dempsey; June

confident to have been among the

ondary education. McAuley ini-

the U.S. Department of Educa-

“Nationally of

Recognized

Excellence”

from

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McAuley High School alumni

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NOV. 7, 2015, 3:00pm Mary C. Bounds at Cambria Heights Public Library. Award -winning journalist Mary C. Bounds discusses her book, “A Light Shines in Harlem.” The Winner of the 2015 Phillis Wheatley Book Award tells the true story of how a hero of the civil rights movement, a Wall Street star, educators, inner-city activists, parents and students joined Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem , the first charter school in New York and the first established by the charter-school movement . The Queens Public Library is located 218- 13 Linden Blvd. Cambria Heights. Free Admission and open to the public. Visit www.alightshinesinharlem.com for more information.

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Hundreds Pay Tribute to Officer Randolph Holder at Allen AME in Queens

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undreds of Officers, friends and family paid tribute at the wake of NYPD Officer Randolph Holder held at Allen AME Church in Queens, Tuesday, October 27th.. Holder was shot in the head on October 20th while chasing a suspect and later died.

He joined the New York City Police Department in 2010 becoming the third generation in his family following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather in Guyana.

Queens Borough president Melinda Katz’s statement on the shooting of Holder, whose family resides in Queens.:

“Officer Holder was one of our finest, killed in the line of duty while running toward danger in the selfless mission to protect our city. Officer Holder was also an Immigrant success story, having emigrated here and becoming a third-generation police officer. The borough deeply mourns this terrible loss.

Our police officers derserve the utmost respect for their devotion and the very real dangers they face day-in and day-out in service. We must honor the heroism and ultimate sacrifice rendered by both Officer and his dedicated family, who have our prayers and thoughts at this time and who will have the City’s continuous support.”.

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