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GOOD NEWS YOU CAN USE! The 49th annual West Indian Day Parade was one big party this past Labor Day. The threat of a storm did not dampen the spirit of the party-goers and the weather was bright and clear throughout. Governor Cuomo came out and marched although one of his staffers was killed last year. Mayor deBlasio, Scott String, Rev Al Shapton and other came out to show support for the growing Caribbean community in New York. Thousands attended. Photographers Nadezda Tavodova and Seitu Oronde captured the festivities. (see pages 16-17) I attended my first Pow Wow, presented on the Shinnecock Reservation in the Hamptons this past weekend.

Thousands attended the 3-day event which is a celebration of American Indian Culture. We will present more information in an upcoming issue.

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AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY MUSEUM to open September 24th

By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor)

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ank of America, Kaiser Permanente, Prudential Financial Inc., Target and Toyota have each provided $2 million in sponsorships to support the grand opening and inaugural events for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Each company is a founding donor of the museum and their sponsorship not only includes support for the grand opening, but officials said it would also provide assistance for other needs that the museum may encounter.

“These corporations have been longstanding, essential partners in the campaign to build this museum,” Lonnie G. Bunch III, the founding director of the museum, said in a state-

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ment.

“Now, their support as sponsors will enable the museum to host a public celebration that reflects the historic significance of this event: the opening of the first national museum dedicated to the African American experience,” Bunch said.

Bank of America’s $2 million sponsorship is far from the company’s only gift to the museum. Previously, the bank announced the donation of historic images from its corporate art collection to the museum that featured 61 black-andwhite photographs by Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe that also includes Daufuskie Island, a unique national landmark off the South Carolina coast inhabited by a community whose distinctive language and culture

is strongly influenced by its African heritage..

“The National Museum of African American History and Culture will bring to life an essential part of America’s heritage,” said Brian Moynihan, the CEO of Bank of America.

“We’re proud to contribute to that heritage so that others can experience the inspiration of this culture.”.

Angie Thompson, a spokeswoman for the Minneapolis-based Target, said the company is proud to have supported the museum since its inception and through the grand opening.

Thompson continued: “At Target, inclusivity is one of our core beliefs and we are committed to helping foster diversity among our teams and communities. As part of this

commitment, we are honored to support the mission of the museum to tell the story of African-American history and culture, as a lens for understanding what it means to be American.”

Prudential Financial, a financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe and Latin America, also has committed $2 million and is among the grand opening sponsors of the museum. The company, which boasts a diverse workforce with

employees who are committed to helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth through a variety of products and services, also donated $1 million in support of the museum’s capital campaign.

The Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and Culture officially opens on Sept. 24 with President Barack Obama and other dignitaries scheduled to be on hand to dedicate the museum

at an outdoor ceremony at 9 a.m.

The public is invited to gather on the Washington Monument grounds across the street from the museum to witness the ceremony on Jumbotrons.

They’ll also be able to take in a three-day festival.

Congressional legislation signed by President George W. Bush in 2003 established the NMAAHC, the 19th Smithsonian museum.

“African-American history did not stop with President Barack Obama’s election, and so we won’t stop either,” Bunch said in a televised interview last week. “There will be plenty for us to talk about in the future, and we’re looking forward to helping Americans understand the contributions of African-Americans to the rich tapestry of our culture.

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The "Harlem Hoedown" A Square Dance Frolic on the Plaza

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ith the generous support of New York City Council Member Inez E. Dickens, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, and District Council No. 9 of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Harlem Presents is pleased to present the Harlem Hoedown 2016.

According to Greg Mays, Founder of Harlem Presents, “We’re thrilled to be presenting the third ever Harlem Hoedown.

After last year’s success, we knew we had to return to the spectacular plaza of the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. this year. The plaza of the Adam Clayton Powell

Jr. State Office Building is Harlem’s town square.”

Bringing a fresh urgency to the genre, the Ebony Hillbillies — Henrique Prince (fiddle, vocals), Norris Bennett (banjo, mountain dulcimer, guitar, vocals), Gloria Thomas Gassaway (vocals and bones), William “Salty Bill” Salter (acoustic bass), Newman Taylor Baker (washboard and percussion), and A.R. (percussion) — create an untamed and joyful vibe that echoes across the generations and transcends all racial and cultural boundaries. More about The Ebony Hillbillies can be found at http:// www.theebonyhillbillies. com.

Pat Cannon’s square and country line dancing offers all ages an opportunity to experience the joy and fellowship of country dancing. Foot and Fiddle dancers can get the most reluctant crowd up on their dancing feet. More about Pat Cannon’s Foot & Fiddle Dance Company can be found at http://www.footandfiddle.com.

Additional information about The Harlem Hoedown™ can be found at http://www.theharlemhoedown.com, or on Facebook at http://www.facebook. com/theharlemhoedown.

The mission of Harlem Presents is to present free or low cost cultural entertainment for the village of Harlem. Additional infor-

mation about Harlem Presents can be found at http:// www.harlempresents.org.

For additional information contact Greg Mays at (718) 657-2605 or greg. mays@harlempresents.org.

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HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Voters Agree - We Need the Consumer Protection Bureau

By Charlene Crowell (NNPA News Wire Columnist)

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n July 21, the first federal

Among all respondents, 66 percent

applicants that other applicants may

agency dedicated to serv-

agreed, including nearly half of Re-

have received.

ing the financial needs of

publicans (49 percent). Sixty-three

consumers will be five years old.

percent of independents and 85 per-

achievements, CFPB still faces

Created in the aftermath of the worst

cent of Democrats said that more fi-

fierce and unrelenting attacks. In

financial calamity since the 1930’s

nancial oversight was needed.

Harlem Community Newspapers | September 8, 2016

Yet,

despite

these

notable

recent months, multiple legislative

Great Depression, the Consumer

If anyone wonders why con-

not only support consumers in all fi-

initiatives have been introduced

Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

sumer support still strongly favors

nancial circumstances, but also help

that aim at weakening the Bureau

was created through the enactment

financial regulation, perhaps the ex-

responsible businesses compete on a

by replacing CFPB’s director with a

of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Re-

periences of approximately 859,900

level playing field, which helps to re-

gridlocked commission or allowing

form Act.

consumers who received $3.4 billion

inforce the stability of our economy

Congress to place restrictions on its

When voters were recently asked

in restitution since CFPB’s creation

as a whole.”

enforcement actions.

their thoughts about CFPB, 3 out of 4

is a reason. As of March 31 of this

Over the past year, CFPB’s en-

“Some in Congress continue

said that financial accountability and

year, other CFPB accomplishments

forcement actions included a $531

to not only attack the CFPB for its

tough regulations are still needed.

in its five-year history include:

million default judgment against the

oversight of financial services, but

The poll, jointly commissioned by

An additional $7.75 billion of

now-defunct Corinthian Colleges

are still trying to pass provisions

the Center for Responsible Lending

additional consumer relief was re-

for engaging in a predatory lending

that would block it from doing its

(CRL) and Americans for Financial

turned for cancelled debts, principal

scheme, and two separate actions

job,” noted Yana Miles, a CRL pol-

Reform (AFR), posed a series of

reductions and other actions;

involving discriminatory auto fi-

icy counsel. “Allowing enactment

question to 1,000 likely voters. Since

For the first time, debt collection

nancing by Toyota Motor Credit

of these bills would only undermine

2012, this annual national telephone

companies that plague 30 million

($21.9 million) and Honda Finance

the progress the CFPB has accom-

poll has been performed by Lake Re-

consumers are now under federal su-

Corporation ($24 million). Both auto

plished and severely restrict its future

search Partners.

pervision; and

finance firms charged minority bor-

financial oversight.”

When consumers were asked

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vide credit assistance to ‘borderline’

Ask CFPB, the Bureau’s online

rowers higher interest rates without

“Nearly five years following the

whether more financial regulation

resource, has been accessed by 10

regard to their credit worthiness or

creation of the Consumer Financial

was needed, 69 percent of all respon-

million consumers.

other objective criteria. The Equal

Protection Bureau, consumers are

Credit Opportunity Act makes such

still calling for financial accountabil-

actions illegal.

ity,” said Mike Calhoun, CRL pres-

dents said yes. Only 12 percent be-

“The premise that lies at the very

lieved that these firms have changed

heart of our mission is that consum-

their practices enough to not warrant

ers should have someone standing on

Additionally in early July, a

ident. “Efforts to bring transparency

further regulation. Even when parti-

their side to see that they are treated

joint investigation by CFPB and the

and fairness to personal finance may

san preferences were factored into

fairly in the financial marketplace,”

Department of Justice resulted in a

have begun. But these new results

this answer, 52 percent of Republica-

noted Richard Cordray, CFPB direc-

$10.6 million fine for redlining prac-

signify that our work must continue.

tions and 68 percent of Independents

tor. “Each day, we work to accom-

tices that harmed Black and other

Every consumer is entitled to finan-

agreed. The highest percentage of

plish the goals of renewing people’s

minority consumers. Bancorp South,

cial fairness.”

partisan agreement on this question

trust in the marketplace and ensuring

operating in 8 states, settled the com-

Charlene Crowell is a commu-

came from Democrats with 84 per-

that markets for consumer financial

plaint after the agencies found it in-

nications manager with the Center

cent.

products and services are fair, trans-

structed loan officers to “turn down”

for Responsible Lending. She can

parent, and competitive.”

minority applicants more quickly

be reached atCharlene.crowell@re-

than White applicants and not to pro-

sponsiblelending.org.

Voters were also asked whether more financial oversight was needed.

Cordray added: “These goals

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Home Buying In Harlem

Be Prepared to Buy Now

by Rev. Charles Butler

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or the moment, home val-

and provides several excellent

and distribution payments are au-

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tomatically withdrawn and depos-

munity seemed to have

(1) the Lending Circle works sim-

ited into the members’ checking

leveled off. This is good news for

ilar to a ‘susu’ or ‘zero’ interest

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loan program. Each month par-

received their monthly distribution

buyers. However their challenge

ticipating members will contrib-

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remains trying to save enough

ute an agreed amount of money,

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money for the down payment and

either $50 - $200. The number

join a new circle.

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living expenses continue to in-

range from 6-12 members. The

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the group.

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SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $14 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS TO SUPPORT HOMELESS VETERAN FAMILIES

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.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $14,074,580 in federal funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for seven organizations in New York City and Long Island that provide services to low-income, at-risk Veterans and their families. The grants are being provided under the VA’s Support Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) program, which helps Veteran families around the nation who are permanently housed or transitioning to permanent housing. The SSVF grant program provides access to crucial services to prevent homelessness for Veterans and their families.

“Even one homeless veteran is one too many. These brave men and women put life and limb on the line to protect our country and it is our responsibility to look out for them when they return from active duty,” said Schumer. “This smart federal investment will provide our at-risk veterans with the resources they need to ensure they have a place to call home. We owe it to our veterans to ensure they can find affordable, safe housing and stay off the streets after protecting the many freedoms we know and cherish.”

“These federal funds will give at-risk veterans access to resources and support that can help them and their fam-

ilies find safe places to live and avoid homelessness,” said Senator Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. “No man or woman who has served in our military should be homeless. I will continue to work with my colleagues to help veterans in need and make sure all of our veterans thrive and have the continued opportunity to contribute to society.”

According to the VA, SSVF funding helps support outreach, case management and other assistance to prevent Veteran homelessness or rapidly re-house Veterans who become homeless. In FY2015, SSVF served more than 157,000 participants across the country.

The New York City and Long Island awardees include: · HELP Social Service Corporation, serving Staten Island, Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn, has been awarded $1,562,907. · Samaritan Daytop

Village, serving Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn, has been awarded $2,002,660. · The Jericho Project, serving Staten Island, Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn, has been awarded $2,569,321. · Volunteers of America-Greater New York, serving Staten Island, Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn, has been awarded $1,494,691. · Services for the UnderServed, serving Staten Island, Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau County and Suffolk County, has been awarded $3,165,691. · Black Veterans for Social Justice, serving Staten Island, Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau County and Suffolk County has been awarded $1,968,614. · The Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, serving Suffolk County, has been awarded $1,310,696.

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Sep 8 6:30pm Heather Ann Thompson & Khalil Gibran Muhammad.

Blood in the Water: The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 and its Legacy, by award-winning historian Heather Ann Thompson of University of Michigan, sheds new light on one of the most important civil rights stories of the last century—the 1971 Attica Correctional Facility uprising in upstate New York. The book explores every aspect of the uprising and its legacy from the perspectives of all of those involved in this 45-year fight for justice—the prisoners, the state officials, the lawyers, the state troopers and corrections officers, and the families of the slain men. Thompson has written on the history of mass incarceration—as well as its current impact—for a number of publications. Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad, Professor of History, Race and Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School and Suzanne Young Murray Professor at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, will join her in conversation. A book signing will follow. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (515 Lenox Avenue.)

Sep 12 6:30pm Theater Talks: Sell/Buy/Date.

Tony Award-winning playwright and performer Sarah Jones (Bridge & Tunnel) will take to the Schomburg stage to discuss her new one-woman play, Sell/Buy/ Date. The exuberant new show is inspired by the real-life experiences of people affected by the sex industry, and preserves the full humanity of voices seldom heard in the theater.

Jones and director Carolyn Cantor will be in conversation with Joan Morgan, an award-winning journalist and author, and a provocative cultural critic. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (515 Lenox Avenue.)

Sep 13 Black Power 50 Talks: Sohail Daulatzai and Marc Lamont Hill As part of the Schomburg’s year-long exploration of the Black Power Movement, Sohail Daulatzai, author of Black Star, Crescent Moon: The Muslim International and Black Freedom Beyond America, offers a perspective on the political and cultural history of black internationalism from the 1950s to the pres-

ent. Daulatzai will highlight how movements in the U.S. found connections to larger communities of resistance around the globe, and discuss Malcolm X, Black Islam, black radicalism, and the Muslim world within the context of the Black Power Movement. Daulatzai will highlight how movements in the U.S. found connections to larger communities of resistance around the globe, and discuss Malcolm X, Black Islam, black radicalism, and the Muslim world within the context of the Black Power Movement. He will be in conversation with Marc Lamont Hill, professor, TV host, and author of Nobody: Casualties of America’s War on the Vulnerable, from Ferguson to Flint and Beyond. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (515 Lenox Avenue.)

our cultural obsessions and calls out bad behavior in our increasingly digital lives. This afternoon delight will feature the sharp wit and astute observations of Ajayi joined

by Francheska Medina, founder of the website/blog HeyFranHey.com. Free admission. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (515 Lenox Avenue.)

Artists Talwst, Nona Faustine, and Cannupa Hanska Luger of the Race Revolution collective, will join Katie Fuller in a moderated conversation about historical memory and the influence of archival material on a contemporary art and activism. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (515 Lenox Avenue.)

Sep 17 Creative Spirit Saturday & HSA Open House. Harlem School of the Arts’ Creative Spirit Saturday and Open House is an annual event that provides families with an opportunity to learn about HSA’s offerings, introduce children to fall courses through free sample classes in music, dance, visual art and theatre, meet HSA faculty and enjoy performances by HSA students.

Sep 14 2pm Before 5: Luvvie Ajayi and Francheska Medina. With over 500,000 readers a month at her enormously popular blog, AwesomelyLuvvie.com, Luvvie Ajayi is a go-to source for smart takes on pop culture. I’m Judging You is her debut book of humorous essays that dissect

Sep 20 6:30pm Artist and the Archive: Race and Revolution. Nine contemporary artists respond to excerpts from documents written by leaders of the American Revolution in the current public art exhibition Race and Revolution, curated by Katie Fuller on Governor’s Island in New York.

Sep 22 6:30pm Talks at the Schomburg: When Sugar Hill Was Sweet: A Woman’s Work Is Never Done. This engaging discussion will pay tribute to the dynamic women of 409 and 555 Edgecombe, some of whom history has been relegated to the background, eclipsed by the famous men they married. These influential personages include Shirley Graham Du Bois, Dr. Mamie Phipps Clarke, Louise Thompson-Patterson, and Eslanda Goode Robeson.

Rosemari Mealy, J.D., Ph.D. will be in conversation with Tina Campt, Ph.D. A pop-up exhibition will be featured.

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

Sep 23 - 25 HSA Theatre Alliance, All The

News. HSA Theatre Alliance presents All The News, a dynamic fast-paced satire of contemporary news programs and infotainment.

The production is written by HSA students and directed by HSA Artistic Director Alfred Preisser and Obie Award-winner and HSA Alumnus and Artist in Residence Chris Myers. This HSA original production will feature sketches, jokes and spoken word to explore American culture and the 2016 Presidential Election via the nightly news, social media and music.

Sep 23 Isis Kenney, The Revolution Will Not Be Televised, curated by HSA Visual Arts Director Jonathan Patton, features powerful collages that spark conversations about politics, art and the HIP HOP Community. The HIP HOP Fine Art Show evolved from a personal Hip Hop collage collection to a full exhibit after Kenney was commissioned by celebrities for several projects. The opening reception will be on Friday, September 23, 2016. The Artist Talk is scheduled for Friday, October 21, 2016.

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ART EXHIBITION, PERFORMANCE HONORS DANCE IN HARLEM

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ore than 300 artists, dancers, leaders

community and

Harlem

neighbors gathered at MIST Harlem, on Monday, Aug. 29, to celebrate ”harlem is . . . Dance,” an art ex-

hibition and performance evening created by Community Works NYC to highlight the importance of dance and movement in maintaining Harlem as a cultural capital.

In

particular,

the

program,

co-sponsored with MIST Harlem, The Harlem Arts Alliance and Clark

(l-r) Barbara Horowitz, Community Works; Voza Rivers, New Heritage Theater; Abdel Salaam, founder Forces of Nature Dance Theatre

Center NYC, specifically recalled contributions over the years from

phy, digital art, collage, quilting,

Marie Brooks, Ruth Williams and

printmaking, archival images and

Dele Husbands in creating schools

commissioned new work.

Works, and Elan Cadiz-Ferguson.

A centerpiece of Monday’s performances was a powerful poetic trib-

The participating artists in-

ute called Harlem is A Dance Divine

dance traditions to young people and

clude Andrea Arroyo, Tania L. Bal-

by Abdel Salaam, founder of Forces

performed across the city and beyond.

an-Gaubert, Sandra A.M. Bell, Elan

of Nature Dance Theater with an ac-

The free exhibition itself, which

Cadiz-Ferguson, Ramona Candy,

companying African drummer. And

will continue through November 17,

Randy Dottin, Lance Johnson, Dind-

there were performances by Francoise

features the works of 14 emerging

ga McCannon, Byron McCray, Ruth

Brooks’’ Harlem Dance Leadership

and established artists who live or

Morgan, Tomo Mori, Ozier Muham-

Program highlighting Caribbean in-

work in Harlem. Their diverse works

mad, Ademola Olugebefola, John

fluences taught by her mother, Marie

honor the traditions of swing, tap,

Reddick and Grace Williams. The

Brooks, and Barbara Jones’ Har-

jazz, classical, modern and African

exhibition was co-curated by Barba-

lem Swing Dance Society.

dance through painting, photogra-

ra Horowitz, founder of Community

The exhibition is part of a yearlong celebration called, “harlem is Uptown and Downtown,” tracing the influence of Black Americans on the Community Works is a nonprofit arts organization that since 1990 has worked to bridge diverse neighborhoods using the arts to highlight unique neighborhood heroes and legacy-makers, and working with youth and community members to keep those stories alive.

Vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater with Vuyo Sotashe, Brianna Thomas, and Riley Mulherkar (9/23); and Theo Bleckmann, Alicia Olatuja, and Ulysses Owens, Jr. (9/24) SEP 22–24, 8PM

HANDFUL OF KEYS: A CENTURY OF JAZZ PIANO

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and pianists Joey Alexander, Dick Hyman, Myra Melford, Dan Nimmer, Helen Sung, Isaiah J. Thompson, and Larry Willis

SEP 30–OCT 1, 7PM & 9:30PM

IBRAHIM MAALOUF

Trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf with Frank Woeste, Scott Colley, Rick Margitza, and Clarence Penn

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city’s culture since its earliest days.

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of dance and companies that brought

SEP 23–24, 7PM & 9:30PM

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2016 U S Open

Photos by Margo Jordan

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Power Couple Restauranteur, Celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson and his gorgeous wife model Maya Haile enjoy Tsonga & Sock at the US Open. The couple snuck away to enjoy a little quality time at Grand Slam Tennis. They are the proud parents of a 5 week old Zion and of course, can’t wait to get back to their newborn son.

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Pi Kappa Omega 30th Anniversary Gala

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i Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated commemorated its chartering with a black-tie 30th Anniversary Gala at the Espace in New York City.

This Dinner Gala held in collaboration with the Pearls of Service Foundation Inc. honored four outstanding citizens with the Pi Kappa Omega” IMPACT AWARDS”.

The 2016 Honor-

ee include Dr. Andre McKenzie Vice Provost at St. Johns University, Janeen Uzzell Global Director of Operations for General Electric, Josie Thomas Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity officer for CBS Corporation and Larry Blackmon Vice Presi-

dent of Community Affairs for Fresh Direct.

These honorees were recognized for their significant philanthropic or altruistic contribution to the local and global community. Their work has helped to support the mission of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. (l-r) Past Presidents of Pi Kappa Omega Chapter Ava Callendar, Christine Dudley, Marlene Ward DePetris, Dr. Virginia Flintall, Michele Clayton Lucas, Dr. Jacqueline Fleming Ware, Angela Butler, Nikki Tillman Lofton

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al director were in attendance and brought greeting . More than two hundred guests enjoyed a video documentary that featured interviews with former chapter Presidents show casing 30 years of Pi Kappa Omega’s programs , along with Videos outlining each honoree achievements Pi Kappa Omega Chapter continues to serve the people of Greater New York Area with programs that mentor youth, provide

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Howard Hewett of Shalamar Rocked the Boat at HCCI’s 11th Jamboree Benefit Dinner Cruise!

O

n Thursday August 18,

sortium of interfaith congregations

2016, Harlem Congrega-

established to revitalize the physical,

tions for Community Im-

economic, cultural, and spiritual con-

provement, Inc. (HCCI) held its 11th

ditions of the Harlem community.

Jamboree!: A Soulful Extravaganza on

HCCI has made a substantial impact

the Hudson, on board the Hornblower

on the social and living conditions

Infinity yacht. Jamboree hosted ap-

prevalent in Harlem by developing

proximately 300 guests and featured

low to moderate income housing; cre-

a special performance by celebrated fords our residents to contribute to

Harlem Community Development

vice facilities and programs; providing

of the group Shalamar.

HCCI, while having a really, really

Corporation; Chase Bank, Com-

commercial development opportuni-

The yacht-ride was held from

good time,” he said “This event helps

munity Preservation Corporation;

ties to local businesses; and expanding

7:00pm to 10:00pm and offered a

to encourage a sense of commitment

New York Life; Total Restoration,

cultural programs.

performance by comedian Mike Troy

and connection to HCCI, among com-

Inc.; Winn Companies, Chocolat,

AKA Brooklyn Mike, DJ Kevin

munity residents. It’s a wonderful cel-

New York Mortgage Coalition, Pres-

Gould spinning soul and house clas-

ebration!

tige Management, Tender Tots Exact

sics, an all-you-can-eat buffet and a

This fun-filled event will benefit

Capital, Tender Tots Childcare Cen-

magnificent cruise along the Hud-

the HCCI Computer Clubhouse and

ter, Ariva, New York Business Solu-

son River. Participants networked,

HCCI’s Small Business Initiative. To

tions, The Walker Firm and Camber

snapped selfies, sang along with How-

celebrate local businesses, the Jambo-

Property Group.

ard Hewett and danced the night away.

ree program listed all 60 members of

“One of the main reasons we host

“This was my first year participat-

the Bradhurst Merchants Association

this event is to experience fellowship

(BMA) in its Jamboree program.

with our community residents and

ing and I had an amazing time,” said Luc Josaphat, a Managing Director at

LaChena Clark, President of the

partners. This year, Curtis Archer,

Harlem United. “The energy on the

BMA said “HCCI founded and incu-

President of HCDC presented us with

yacht was really warm and freindly.

bated the BMA. Now that we are a ful-

a check for $52,000 to demonstrate

It was a great introduction to HCCI.

ly independent nonprofit organization,

their commitment to our work,” said

I look forward to learning more, and

HCCI has remained our biggest sup-

said Malcolm A. Punter, President and

attending the next Jamboree!”

porter. We are proud to be represented

CEO of HCCI. “The Jamboree is al-

on this year’s Jamboree, and to be a

ways a fun and fruitful affair. We look

part of HCCI’s 30-year legacy.”

forward to many more!”

The biennial fundraiser is a favor-

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ite for HCCI Chairman Rev. Charles

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ating supportive health and human ser-

r&b singer Howard Hewett, formerly

A. Curtis, Ed. D. “The Jamboree af-

This year, sponsors included

HCCI is a diverse interfaith con-

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HARLEM WEEK

49th Annual West Indian Day Parade

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housands attended the 49th annual West Indian Day Parade held in Brooklyn on Labor Day.

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by Nadezda Tavodova

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Photos on this page by Seitu Oronde

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(l-r) above Comptroller Scott Stringer; Roy Hastick, President of the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce

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5 Health and Wellness Rules to Live by this School Year and Beyond (Statepoint)

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Handwashing is the best defense against germs, but if soap and water aren’t available, hand sanitizer is a good alternative.

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Sanitize school supplies, lunch boxes, bottoms of backpacks, etc., weekly. These items are exposed to a variety of germs lurking in places like gym lockers, on desks and in bathrooms.

Use disinfecting wipes on plastic objects, and

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Send kids to school with disposable wipes so they can clean surfaces like desks, cafeteria trays and other surfaces throughout the day.

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A regular bedtime and an alert morning go handin-hand. The National Sleep Foundation recommends a calming nighttime routine like reading a book or taking a bath to signal the brain that it’s bedtime, and leave technology like tablets, laptops and cell phones out of the bedroom. If you’re wondering how much sleep your child needs each night, it’s recom-

mended that toddlers receive 11 to 14 hours, preschoolers 10 to 13 hours, school-aged children nine to 11 hours, and teenagers eight to 10 hours.

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fast-paced schedules during the school year can sometimes result in quick-fix, and often unhealthy, food choices. Keep nutritious grab-and-go snacks like trail mix and fruit at the ready. And don’t skip breakfast. It can mean decreased cognitive performance in areas like alertness, attention, memory and problem solving.

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EDUCATION

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Back to School - Walk Your Child’s Route to School

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t is Back to School Time

Control and Prevention (CDC) Di-

CDP Program is a nationwide ef-

Without these features, pe-

that has uninterrupted sidewalks,

thereby improving the health of

and parents and students are

vision of Community Health.

fort to prevent and control chronic

destrian fatalities can rise to the

barriers from on-coming traffic,

all and achieving health equity.

getting acclimated to new

By taking a walk to school with

diseases, like diabetes and heart

heights of St. Louis, MO where 36

speed bumps, and identify cross-

DHPE, founded in 1946, is legally

schools. Part of that process is

your child through your neighbor-

disease, through population-based

percent of fatal accidents affected

walk safety with children. To learn

known as the Association of State

determining the best route to get

hood, parents foster a sense of

strategies at the community level.

pedestrians. In response, the APA

more about safe routes to schools

and Territorial Directors of Health

there. If the school is not that

community, as well as becoming

Five national organizations, in-

Missouri Chapter held traffic calm-

or coordinating a Walk to School

Promotion and Public Health Ed-

far, why not Walk Your Child to

alert to prepare your child for any

cluding the DHPE and APA, are

ing demonstrations for residents

Day event on October 5th, go to

ucation (ASTDHPPHE). DHPE

School? This daily activity can

unforeseen dangers. These evalu-

in a partnership to implement the

at intersections that were severe-

walkbiketoschool.org.

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have exponential health benefits

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ly hazardous to pedestrians and

nity health advocates and parents

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for both parent and child.

as walkability assessments - have

communities across the country in

showed how medians and round-

interested in joining the national

For more information, visit www.

during

been every effective in Columbus,

37 states with $28 million in fund-

abouts fostered better safety and

conversation related to improving

dhpe.org or contact Communica-

childhood can lead to many pre-

IN where the entire third grade at

ing provided by the CDC.

healthier living for the entire com-

community health through phys-

tions Manager Thometta Cozart at

ventable chronic diseases, such

Parkside Elementary conducted

safe

munity. Successful walkability as-

ical activity opportunities may

tcozart@dhpe.org.

as diabetes, obesity and heart dis-

their own. With some instruction

routes to walk and bike to school is

sessments of safe routes to schools

participate at 1:00 pm EST in the

The Centers for Disease Con-

ease,” said Dr. Steve Owens, Asso-

and guidance from the American

as important to their health as mak-

that resulted in the design and im-

Walk to School Day Twitter Chat

trol & Prevention (CDC) provides

ciate Executive Director, Directors

Planning Association (APA) and

ing sure they have healthy food to

plementation of pedestrian plans

on October 5th that will be hosted

funding for the project and leads

of Health Promotion and Educa-

the Walkable and Livable Com-

eat and clean air to breathe,” said

have also taken place through APA

by DHPE and the National Physi-

the national conversation to create

tion (DHPE). “All communities

munities Institute, the students

Anna Ricklin, AICP, Planning and

Chapters in Columbus and India-

cal Activity Society.

healthy communities. This grantee

should

napolis, Indiana.

“Physical

inactivity

“Ensuring

kids

have

The Directors of Health Pro-

program is made possible through

should

motion and Education (DHPE)

a grant provided to DHPE as

national organizations of the NID-

walk to school with their child even

is a national non-profit organi-

part of Funding Opportunity An-

opportunities

learned to identify and avoid dan-

Community Health Center Man-

that encourage their children to be

gerous traffic and environmental

ager, APA, which is one of the

more physically active.” Dr. Ow-

elements on their walks to school.

welcome

Concerned

parents

ens is the principal investigator of

Actions like these are the ben-

CDP, along with DHPE. “It starts

before the national observance of

zation whose mission is to build

nouncement (FOA) DP14-1418:

the DHPE’s National Implementa-

efits of the CDC’s National Im-

with well-maintained sidewalks,

Walk to School Day on October

on principles and practices of

National Implementation and Dis-

tion and Dissemination for Chron-

plementation and Dissemination

kid-friendly wayfinding, and sim-

5, 2016. Community health advo-

health promotion and education

semination for Chronic Disease

ic Disease Prevention grant that is

for Chronic Disease Prevention

ple amenities like bike racks at

cates may support these parents

to strengthen public health capac-

Prevention.

by helping them select a route

ity in policy and systems change,

funded by the Centers for Disease

(NIDCDP) Program. The NID-

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URBANOLOGY

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IONS

By William A. Rogers

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e are experiencing a greater understanding of the oneness between energy and matter, our oneness with the universe and the universe with us. This understanding has led science to have a new respect for ancient wisdom in addressing health-related issues and improving human potential. The Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) (see www.neotic.org) has taken a leadership role in legitimizing the spiritual science movement.

The IONS organization conducts scientific research focused on topics

such as meditation, consciousness, energy healing, spirituality, human potential, psychic abilities, survival of consciousness after bodily death and many other topics that have influenced the growth of the spiritual science movement. The wonders of ancient achievements in early Egypt for example were due to an interface between spirituality and science.

The early political developmental actions of organized religious orders created a separation between science and spirituality in Western cultures. A separation that the spiritual science movement is be-

ginning to reconnect; yet most people have no idea about this movement.

Dan Brown’s (author of The DaVinci Code) best seller “The lost Symbol” features IONS, in his exciting tale, combining fact with fiction in a plot structured around actual research being conducted by IONS. Brown’s book indirectly exposed millions of readers to the spiritual science movement.

I became aware of this movement to reconnect science and spirituality to benefit health and human development when a Ki Energy Master from Australia introduced me to the classic film “What

the Bleep Do We Know”.

This wonderful film gives examples of how facts discovered as a result of research conducted by quantum physics experts, explain why and how many ancient spiritual concepts that address energy healing and wellness work; from a scientific point of view.

Social programming still prevents many from understand the benefit of Ki Energy treatments and training, meditation, Yoga, Tai Chi, and other energy movement exercises. The power of thought manifestation and attraction are among the topics that are now no longer considered just new age concepts and theories by many in

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the scientific community.

Organizations like IONS have proven useful to many practitioners in the energy wellness community.

When I give a consultation at the Harlem Ki Center I find that the ancient wisdom that I have been blessed to possess and practice can be received better by some when it is combined by scientific facts about how the movement, management and balance of internal energy can be a major factor in addressing health and the wellbeing of the human body.

If you visit my blog at www.theartofwarogers. info you will find a number for articles on ancient wisdom concepts and the-

ories, focused on methods for expanding consciousness; organizations like IONS are now providing research to support this ancient wisdom. The fact that you have read this article speaks to the spiritual law of “Causation”; all things happen for a reason, nothing happens by chance.

Nature is selective and methods for significantly expanding human consciousness will be necessary tools for staying on the positive side of the next stage of human evolution.

This dialog is coming to you for a reason, perhaps you should explore further.

Send an email to yourway2wellness2014@ gmail.com if this dialog was of interest to you.

Herbs Are Nature’s Medicine...

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By Zakiyyah

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any foods are healing. Here is a favorite of almost everyone.

THYME, as an oldschool household remedy, is very healing and antiseptic, and is especially beneficial for the chest, stomach, uterine and bowel problems. It is a soothing sedative for the nerves (children and adults). Thyme is powerful, yet harmless, and can be relied upon to eliminate all infection and destroy worms. Of the over 60 varieties of thyme, thymus vulgari is best medicinally and for cooking. Colic and flatulence is relieved with an infusion of 3pts Spearmint, 1pt Ginger (zingiber offi-

cinalis) as necessary. For burns, apply gauze soaked in decoction; for cirrhosis of liver/alcoholism taken as a warm tea stimulates the liver; for female (infections) problems – douche with strong decoction; for lung congestion drink a strong tea; to reduce fevers, take as a strong tea; for purulent/gangrenous wounds thyme’s antiseptic qualities make the tea a superb wash; for skin disorders (discoloration, eczema; psoriasis, poison ivy rash, ringworm) – use the strong decoction or tincture externally as a frequent wash.

Two release dates have been tentatively set for my book’s release.

Visit the book launch page to pre-order your copy at the $3 discount price NOW. MAKE NATURE’S MEDICINE YOUR OWN This information is to help you balance your natural healing energies and is not intended as diagnosis or cure, nor as a substitute for medical supervision.

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ASK ALMA: MY WIFE LEFT ME AFTER 38 YEARS AND I NOW I WANT TO DNA TEST MY KIDS

By Alma Gill (NNPA News Wire Columnist)

Dear Alma, My wife and I divorced after 38 years of marriage. I still don’t understand why, I want to work it out, but she does not. I had intended on spending the rest of my life with her and now that won’t happen.

We had our up and downs, but overall I thought we had a solid commitment and happy marriage. I was happy. She said that she was not and that I never listened to her. She also gave many other reasons that I don’t think are true or care to discuss. Sometimes I feel like my life is over. I have listened to all her lies and lately I’ve been thinking about my children and how I don’t think they look like me and I wonder if I am their father. When they were young and we were mar-

ried I didn’t think much about it. But now they are all adults and listening to their mother and all of her lies, it makes me wonder. I want them to have a DNA test and I want my wife to pay for it. I do not want to discuss this with anybody in my family. Can you tell me where to get a DNA test of your children?

Signed,

I Want A DNA Test Dear DNA Test, Oh no I won’t, but what I will do is try to stop you before you commence to making a mockery of your marriage and children with such foolery.

Don’t you dare consider asking your adult children for a DNA test. You’ve raised them and they believe you to be their father, so then, that’s it – you

are! Your statue of limitations to confirm that has passed.

Look on the bright side, like my mama use to say, “you feed ‘em they’ll favor you.” LOL. So put your glasses back on.

I get the impression you’re a man of few words, and since I totally disagree with you, I won’t keep you long. Asking for a DNA test from your children will only devastate and alienate them and you don’t want to do that. You’re hurt and the thought of finding love again seems impossible. Understandingly so, you were not planning to live out your latter years alone. Here’s my point, as long as you have life, you have another chance at love.

The mind can be tricky during the healing process of heartbreak.

Having endured more than a few

myself, I remember every negative thought or action becomes totally consuming, taking you to a place where you can’t clearly decipher rational from irrational.

I’m sorry you weren’t able to work things out with your wife, but I assure you, your life will get better.

Check out some old family pictures, you’re surely to be surprised and I hope tickled by the moments of reminiscing.

Your kids look like you when you were younger, it’s you who changed. Age crept up on you and made a few adjustments, LOL. Please, adhere to my advice, drop the notion or need for a DNA test. Don’t demean the love of your children as a pawn to get back at your wife.

Whenever there’s an opportu-

nity for you to continue to be the best father possible, you should take it. Invest in yourself, get back out there, go the church, volunteer, join a gym.

I know it may seem difficult as the days go by, but wake up appreciating life every day. This experience is the end of marriage, not your life.

Meet death by surprise, don’t allow it to become a destination. The rest of your life can be the best of your life. It all depends on you.

Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans more than 25 years, including various roles at USA Today, Newsday and the Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysaskalma@ gmail.com. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” and Twitter @almaaskalma.

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

veryone was a part of WHCR’s Harlem Emergency Preparedness Day on Tuesday, September 6th beginning at 12 noon. The location was the Harlem State Office Building at West 125th Street and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd.

There was music provided by WHCR Disc Jockeys and Radio Personalities along with presentations from various city agencies. This effort has provided our neighbors with the tools and information to assist in surviving a natural disaster or other major event.

Oakland Raider Quarterback Colin Kaepernick has upset the world by not standing for the playing of the National Anthem. He had his reasons and has put his money where his mouth is. Now what? It’s over.

In England it will soon be against the law to smoke in a car with anyone under 18 years old! Stop second hand smoke infection!

Pastor Vondell Robinson will celebrate his 4th Anniversary as Pastor of New Destiny Tabernacle. The services will be held at 3251 Third Avenue, the Bronx. The celebration will be held on

September 11 with Bishop Anthony Chisum and on the 25th of September the preacher will be Dr. Zavette Smallwood.

Rev. Christopher Lett, Pastor of New Ebenezer Baptist Church, in Harlem, will celebrate his 4th Pastoral Anniversary. The celebration will begin on September 21 and continue to September 25th.The Anniversary Sermon will be presented by Rev. John G. McCann, Pastor of St. Luke Baptist Church, in Harlem.

Happy Birthday and Anniversary to my co-worker Sis. Tina Dixon. Tina celebrates

her birthday as well as 17 years of dedicated service to WHCR-90.3 FM. A well-attended celebration was held at the WHCR Broadcast Center.

Happy 39th Anniversary to Rev. Ronnie Faison and his lovely First Lady. The spent a well-deserved vacation in the beautiful blue waters of the Caribbean.

Rev. Terrence Kennedy will gather the Reach Week NYC folks together once again. This year’s Special Guest will be Rev. Beverly Crawford. Reach Week is from September 18th

to 25th.

Faith Memorial Baptist Church in the Bronx is preparing for the September celebration of “Friends and Family Day. Details to follow.

Faith Memorial Baptist Church is located at 1435 Prospect Avenue. Continued prayer for Pastor Raymond L. Mickens as he recuperates.

Follow Bro. Bill on WHCR-90.3 – www. whcr.org – Thursday morning 6am-10am. We are also on Facebook and you can send comments or story ideas to me at PO Box 446, NY, NY 10039.

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“Elizabeth and Michael”

by Donald Bogle

REVIEW by Terri Schlichenmeyer, Harlem News contributor

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our closest friend really gets you.

You never have to explain yourself when you’re together; everything said (and unsaid) is understood. There may be many years between you, but it doesn’t matter. There may be differences in background, but no worries.

Nothing keeps you apart, and in the new book “Elizabeth and Michael” by Donald Bogle, that might be because you have everything in common.

Almost from the moment she was born, Elizabeth Taylor’s life was “like something of a fairy tale…”

She was a beautiful child who grew up to be a beautiful young woman with

a mother who made it her mission to ensure that Elizabeth was a star. Sara Taylor enrolled her daughter in all the best classes and was ever on the lookout for opportunity; in 1939, that insistence on fame grew when the family moved to California . Two years later, as a result of two conversations her father had with influential Hollywood starmakers, Elizabeth , not quite ten years old, was invited to try out for Lassie Come Home.

She got the part.

Her mother got her wish.

Though Elizabeth Taylor’s later life was filled with stardust, it wasn’t storybook-happy.

She would battle various

issues throughout the years; so would another star born halfway across the country at about the same time Elizabeth was dealing with the death of her second husband.

Michael Jackson, the eighth of ten children, grew up in a family that didn’t have much except themselves – and his father, Joe, insisted that it remain that way: the Jackson children were often isolated, because Joe wanted fame for his singing-dancing sons and he demanded that they rehearse nearly constantly.

There was little time for anything except practice but, for Michael, practice led to stardom.

It was another star, Kath-

arine Hepburn, who was once surprised by Michael’s audacity: eager to meet the favorite actors of his childhood, he asked Hepburn to introduce him to Greta Garbo. She declined.

And then Michael asked to meet Elizabeth Taylor…

Right there, says author Donald Bogle, is the early beginning of a friendship that many called “flatout weird,” but that really does make sense. As Bogle shows in “Elizabeth and Michael,” few others had so much in common.

If that was the only focus, though, this would be a pretty thin book. Instead, Bogle’s story moves in puddle-like circles around his subjects, and through their lives: by knowing the people who raised and influenced them, we can trace

the compassion that an older Taylor possessed and we see how Jackson built his empire, detail by detail.

Bogle also gives readers a vivid sense of the time in which his narrative takes place which, combined with layered anecdotes and the parallels he draws between Taylor’s and Jackson’s lives, makes for an easy, entertaining read.

Certainly, this is book is a fan’s dream but it’s also one that pop culture followers will relish, too. And if that’s the kind of book you want now, then “Elizabeth and Michael” is what you need to get you.

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SENIORS

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A Tribute to Grandparents Raising Their Grandchildren -Thank You© We gather here to celebrate you for all you’ve done For caring for your granddaughter and your grandson You took on this awesome task that no one else could do, Because no one loves and cares for your grandchild quite like you.

You had the courage to start all over again Raising your grandchildren at an age when You thought you might retire, travel and rest But the children needed caregivers, and they needed the best.

Some came to you in pampers and most in tears Needing nurturing and someone who cares.

Others came as toddlers, exploring the world on the run You couldn’t believe this happened – after you thought that you were done.

Still others came at school age, when they needed guidance and direction Science may have you baffled but you are great at giving affection.

And some of you have teenagers, oh my, what can I say.

Just keep reminding yourself that they won’t stay this way.

We know it has not been easy – often quite a heavy load And there have been many bumps along the road You’ve been misunderstood, labeled and denied the services you need Often criticized and not recognized for your labor or your good deed.

But we are here to honor you who have done so much To change the lives of children with your special touch

We thank you grandparents: we thank you once, we thank you twice And know you are appreciated for the rest of your life.

Thank you, grandparents.

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cially recognized in a number of countries on various days of the year, either as one holiday or sometimes as a separate Grandmothers’

Day and Grandfathers’ Day (for the first time Grandma’s Day was celebrated in Poland in 1965.

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housewife, Marian Lucille Herndon McQuade, initiated a campaign to set aside a special day just for Grandparents.Through concerted efforts on the part of civic, business, church, and political leaders, this campaign expanded statewide. Senator Jennings Randolph (DWV) was especially instrumental in the project.The first Grandparents Day was proclaimed in 1973 in West Virginia by Governor Arch Moore. .Also in 1973, Senator Randolph introduced a Grandparents Day resolution in the United States Senate. The resolution languished in committee.

Mrs. Mcquade and her team turned to the media to garner support. They also began contacting governors, senators, congressmen in every state. And they sent letters to churches, businesses, and numerous national organizations interested in senior citizens.

In 1978, five years after its West Virginia inception, the United States Congress

passed legislation proclaiming the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day. The proclamation was signed

by President Jimmy Carter. ( September was chosen for the holiday, to signify the”autumn years” of life.} Today this event, begun by only a few, is observed by millions throughout the United States.

What Do People Do for Grandparents Day? Many people honor their grandparents through a range of activities such as gift-giving, card-giving, and for children to invite their grandparents to school for a day where they participate in special lessons or special assembly programs.

Many school students take part in story-telling activities that relate to their grandparents, as well as art or poster competitions where children often use a story about their grandparents in their artwork.

About four million greeting cards are sent within the United States each year on National Grandparents Day. This day is also an opportunity for people to appreciate and express their love to their grandparents through kind actions such as making a phone call or inviting their grandparents for dinner.

People living in retirement villages or nursing homes may receive a visit from their grandchildren or loved ones on this day

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35. Secular 37. What a willow did?

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CAN DO TIP Week #33: The Secret to your Rise is How You Plan Your Fall – Part 1

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

“We are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now. In this unfolding conundrum of life and history, there “is” such a thing as being too late. … This is a time for vigorous and positive action.”—Dr. Martin L. King Let’s not wait for another season of “New Year’s Resolutions” to get serious about our health. The fierce urgency of now that Dr. King spoke about requires

us to act first on our own behalf – right now. Why? Because justice will not wait and neither will our health.

Now is a great time to ease out of the long, hazy days of summer and step into the realization that your rise in health may depend on how you plan your fall –season that is.

In this CAN DO multiple part series, over the next couple of weeks I’ll share with you super simple ways to eat more, weigh less, have more energy, and celebrate Mother Nature all at the same time!

Tip #1: Get to the root of it!

Many of my West Indian friends refer to root vegeta-

bles as “provisions”. They are considered a staple of one’s diet Mother Nature provides for sustenance.

Potatoes, beets, carrots and onions we know well. But when was the last time that you tried a rutabaga or a turnip? How about a parsnip, which resembles a carrot but lighter, sweeter and slightly nutty flavor?

My favorite way to eat root vegetables is to roast them. Skip the fries, mac and cheese rice and peas and try this amazing recipe. The other day I tossed a wild salmon steak in with my roasted vegetables for a delicious and nutritious take on traditional fish and chips except with savory

veggies as a side instead of oily fries.

Note: When choosing root vegetables make sure that they are firm, very few blemishes and fresh leaves.

Ingredients 1 pound carrots, peeled and trimmed 1 pound parsnips, peeled and trimmed ½ medium onion ½ green pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil Pinch of sea salt 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for carrots mainly, but you can also sprinkle on other

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September is National Preparedness Month and it is a great time to get your home and family ready for a range of emergencies. Here are three steps to take.

Stock Up Every home should contain a supply kit that includes a surplus of nonperishable food items, as well as fresh bottled water. The Federal Emergency Management

Agency (FEMA) recommends one gallon per person in your household per day for three days.

FEMA also recommends that the kit include prescription medications for everyone in the family, personal hygiene items, a flashlight, extra batteries and matches, amongst other items. For a complete list, visit fema.gov.

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ized look. You may drizzle a pinch more of olive oil over the vegetables as they cool a bit.

More healthy tips for fall next in next week’s issue…

Monifa Maat “The Healthy Motivator” is a Community Health Advocate, Fitness Therapist, Artist, Author/Creator of “Bed Aerobics Fitness Flow: Easy Bed Exercises for the Body, Mind & Spirit. Monifa@TheHealthyMotivator.com

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vegetables) ½ teaspoon dried rosemary ½ teaspoon thyme Preparation Preheat oven to 475°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Cut carrots, pepper, and parsnips in half lengthwise and into 2-inch or 3-inch lengths and so all pieces are same thickness. Slice the onions to be about the same size. Toss all of the vegetables with 3 Tbsp. olive oil, seasonings, and spread in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.

Roast until vegetables begin to brown, 20 to 25 minutes, turning the vegetables over a couple of times to ensure both sides cook. Remove from oven once the vegetables have a caramel-

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