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Young people from cities across the nation, brought the anti-gun violence message to Washington, DC last Saturday. Pages 3, 8, 9.

Linda Brown, 76: Her Father’s Love Forced a Lawsuit and A Legacy

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nce the focus of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education ruling desegregating public schools across the United States, Linda Brown has passed away at age 76. The Topeka, Kansas native’s father, Oliver L. Brown, the central plaintiff, was incensed that his nine-year-old should have to pass the nearby, and all-white Sumner School that would not accept her, to travel miles away to a colored school that would. Brown, an assistant pastor at St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church, collaborated with other parents and the local NAACP to sue the Topeka Board of Education and soon several states across the nation filed their own lawsuits with the Supreme Court. The Brown decision overturned Plessy vs. Ferguson, which maintained the legality of segregation in the classroom and beyond.

Although Brown was a small child at the time, she says she clearly felt that something was wrong the day her father tried to enroll

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her in the local Sumner School, only to be turned away. She did not understand, despite her parents’ attempts to help her understand, the ugly realities of racial hatred. And

although she would never attend the Sumner School after the historic ruling of 1954, both she and her sisters would later attend desegregated schools, as would a nation of Black

Stephan Clark, Alton Sterling, Danny Thomas: 3 Police Shootings, No Consequences

n Sacramento, California, State Attorney General Xavier Becerra said that his department would review the March 18th killing of Stephan Alonzo Clark, 22, shot in his own backyard (he was living with his grandmother) by police officers who, once again, claim they mistook a cellphone for a gun. The officers involved in the shooting, claimed that Clark fit the description of someone suspected of breaking windows in neighborhood vehicles.

They chased him to his home and shot him 20 times – 10 rounds from each of their weapons – after, they claim, he advanced toward them holding an object in his hand.

A video shot from a helicopter shows that they continued to shoot after he was on his knees.

Several minutes passed before officers approached Clark’s body – minutes during which they could have called for emergency medical assistance. Instead, they yelled

at him to show his hands and handcuffed him while he lay on the ground. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Benjamin Crump, the attorney who represented the parents of Trayvon Martin, is handling the case.

Clarke’s killing ignited a fresh wave of distressed and disgusted protest from Black citizens who get little breathing space ➔➔ Continued on page 15

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children, all beneficiaries of her father’s activism, and of her bravery.

Linda went on to become an activist as well, filing a lawsuit in 1978 to help uphold her father’s legislation. She and her sister Linda also founded the Brown Foundation to facilitate discourse nationwide about rights and racial wrongs.

Author and professor Melissa Harris Perry said of Brown, “The passing of Linda Brown is yet another stark reminder of how our nation has long relied on the sacrifices of our school children to catalyze change.”

Rep. Barbara Lee remembered Brown with fondness.

“Even as a young girl, Linda fought to show our country that separate is never equal.

She persisted. She ended school segregation, and she permanently changed life for the better for children across America. Rest in Power.”

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Brooklyn Pols React to Trump Administration Moves on Census, ➔➔ Page 2

NAACP, Prince George’s County Sue Over Unconstitutional Census Preparations, ➔➔ Page 6

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change to the U.S. Census set for 2020, has many local electeds decrying President Donald Trump’s actions toward immigrants across the country.

Late Monday night, the Commerce Department led by Secretary Wilbur Ross, announced that the upcoming census will include a citizenship question for the first time since 1950. The department officials claim the question will help to enforce the Voting Rights Act. According to initial reports, Ross decided to add the question to the count after a Department of Justice (DOJ) request based on the desire for better enforcement of the voting law, the U.S. Department of Commerce said in a statement.

The census, which is intended to count the entire population, is crucial for determining how federal funds are distributed and congressional districts drawn.

The controversial announcement has

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Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams denounced the move, claiming the change in policy will cause many undocumented immigrants to not partake in the data collection process.

“We already strongly suspect that urban populations like Brooklyn have been chronically undercounted, and President Trump’s call for a citizenship question in the 2020 US Census will further undercut the accuracy of this critical count by discouraging the participation of immigrant Americans. This decennial process is hard enough without putting additional barriers in place,” said Adams.

State Senator Martin Malavé Dilan (D-Bushwick, East New York, Ocean Hill/ Brownsville) echoed the same sentiments calling the move a “farce,” describing the change as a misplaced belief in ethical reasoning.

“Citizenship serves no statistical purpose

in the U.S. Census. The census is a head count. It helps guide health policy, allocate resources, representation and governance.

Citizenship has nothing to do with voting rights as the Justice Department claims. That is a farce. Think of the Census in terms of occupancy. We need to know how many people are in the room. If half are not citizens, is the room at half occupancy? If you wanted to give them enough chairs to sit in, do you give them enough for half to sit? If they got sick, do you treat half?” said Dilan.

First generation American and City Councilman Jumaane Williams (D-Flatbush, East Flatbush, Midwood) decried the move, claiming ulterior motives by the Trump Administration.

“It is egregiously clear that the Trump administration’s appalling move to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census is designed to serve one of two purposes: either the Trump administration and its allies want to collect information on immigrants with the intent of carrying out heinous programs, or they hope to create a pervasive fear that will discourage immigrant populations from participating in the census, and so damaging ➔➔ Continued on page 5 DBG MEDIA Publishers of Our Time Press, Inc. 358 Classon Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11238 (718) 599-6828 Web site: www.ourtimepress.com e-mail: editors@ourtimepress.com Publisher DBG MEDIA Editor-in-Chief David Mark Greaves Copy Editor Maitefa Angaza

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By John Louis Flateau, PhD

he Census is an ancient tool of empire. In the Book of Numbers (census!) in the Bible’s Old Testament, there are several head counts of able-bodied males of the tribes of Israel, to determine the size of their armies to wage war and for taxation purposes to finance government operations. In the New Testament, why was baby Jesus born in Bethlehem? Because his parents, Joseph and Mary, were required

by Roman law to return to his stepfather's ancestral home, Bethlehem, the house of David, Joseph’s lineage, in order to be counted in the Census of Caesar Augustus.

The US Census is the legally mandated national count of all residents, as specified in Article I of the US Constitution. The first Census in 1790 was supervised by Thomas Jefferson, and it counted 698,000 Africans, over 90 percent enslaved and 3.9 million whites, in the original 13 states. The US Census has been conducted every 10 years, ever since 1790. The Census has several key uses. For one, it determines Congressional Re-Apportionment, that is, how many seats each state will have in the US House Of Representatives (all states have two US Senators each, in the upper House).

Thus the Census also determines how many votes each state will cast for President in the Electoral College, which determines the US Presidency, not the popular vote. We learned this in 2016, when Clinton won the popular vote, but Trump won the Electoral College vote. And history repeated itself in four previous presidential elections: 1800, 1824, 1876 and 2000 (Bush versus Gore).

Four of the first five (5) US Presidents were slaveowners from Virginia: Washington, (No. 2, John Adams, was Washington’s Vice President from Massachusetts, and he did not own slaves); Jefferson, Monroe and Madison.

This “Virginia Dynasty,” ruled significantly because Virginia was the largest slave-holding state in America, according to the Census and therefore had the single largest voting bloc in the equivalent to today’s Electoral College.

Black America went from 698,000 over 90 percent chattel slaves and white owner’s property, in the 1790 Census, whose free labor built American agriculture and infrastructure; to 4 million slaves at the dawn of the Civil War in the 1860 Census, 90 percent slave and 90 percent held economic hostages by the Southern Confederate, treasonous Slave holders. As told by W.E.B. DuBois, Eric Foner, John Hope Franklin and other renowned historians, Black slaves were the massive, free labor machine of the world dominant plantation economy of “King Cotton,” sugar cane and other agricultural production creating vast wealth for the few, exploding American Capitalism and increasingly dominating the global economy.

Black political, and economic freedom didn’t last 10 years from the post-Civil War period of Reconstruction, to official the Black re-enslavement with the vicious political bi-partisan “Hayes-Tilden” Compromise in the presidential election of 1876. This pernicious political deal, ceded to the Confederates, Lincoln’s assassins now reconstituted as the Southern Democratic Party, control over the temporarily freed Black population, state and local politics, economy and government; and ceded the US Presidency to Lincoln’s Republican Party, ➔➔ Continued on page 14

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ast weekend’s “March for Our Lives” mass protest on the Washington, D.C. National Mall has been a game-changer in the gun violence discussion. It is said to be the largest gathering ever on the Washington Mall – though some would disagree given that estimates vary from 500,000 to 800,000 people attending, where estimates for the first Million Man March were 450,000 to 1.1 million.

March for Our Lives would be the largest single-day mobilization, however, there was said to be close to 800 sibling protests across the nation and around the world.

An estimated 80,000 people marched in Boston and 200,000 in New York, for example. People marched in Mozambique and in Accra, Ghana; in Canada, Argentina, Australia, Paris, Germany, Spain, in Switzerland, and Parkland shooting survivors spoke in Tel Aviv, Israel. The immensity of the response is heartening, and the supposedly impenetrable armor of the NRA is crumbling as banks, retailers and other big-business players are feeling the heat and severing ties with the organization.

Not lost on Black and brown communities, however, is the magnitude of the disparity – the response when Black students, or Black people of any age, are victims of gun violence, is nowhere near what we are seeing here. The immensity of the empathy and support given to the Parkland students and their cause gives them unprecedented agency. But there have been countless other victims and many protestors and organizers long before them and currently – such as the Black Lives Matter movement.

It has long rankled residents of Black (or

formerly Black) neighborhoods to hear that people there are “killing themselves” and failing to focus on this violence instead of on police brutality, for example. Residents disdain these types of comments as ignorant assumption, as they can cite countless “stop the violence” initiatives, marches and activities in their communities for decades. Many of those most impacted live in communities where their Black bodies can make them targets, not only of gangs and criminals, but also victims of gun violence at the hands of the police. But the inattention on the part of government and media has had deadly consequences and community members have been left to advocate and organize on their own. In addition, the lack of support for these initiatives by influential Black people has been demoralizing for young activists.

In a letter to the Parkland student organizers, Barack and Michelle Obama said, “We wanted to let you know how inspired we have been by the resilience, resolve and solidarity that you have all shown in the wake of unspeakable tragedy… Throughout our history, young people like you have led the way in making America better.”

Activist Sean King mentioned this in a talk at the New York Public Library earlier this week.

“It stunned me,” said King, “when I heard Oprah compare the kids from Parkland to the Civil Rights Movement and she said something to the effect of, ‘… at no point had she seen something that so clearly connected student leaders to the sit-in movement.’

“I thought, ‘Damn, you never said that about us!’ We never even got a compliment or an acknowledgement… And I saw a few movement leaders and people on the ground in Ferguson and in Baltimore – it hurt them.

It crushed them! Because we (Black Lives Matter activists) were dying for you to just say, ‘I believe in them, I support them.’ ‘‘And there were times when I thought, 'Okay, maybe after Sandra Bland, Oprah will say something.' But…” Our Time Press spoke with some veteran anti-gun violence organizers and community leaders to get their impressions of the March for Our Lives.

Andre T. Mitchell is the founder and executive director of the hugely successful East New York organization MAN UP! He feels this new addition to the movement is wonderful, but must be cooperative.

“As it relates,” said Mitchell, “to those of us who have been actually on the ground and doing the work for many years in what I call, ‘the war on violence’ – what we offer is known as the Cure Violence model that comes out of Chicago. It’s a public health approach to public safety, and in New York City, we have taken that model and added wraparound services as well. “Taking nothing away from what has taken place in Florida, Black and brown communities in urban centers across the country have been impacted by this disease far too long, and we feel strongly that this is an opportunity for us to get our message out there. They [March for Our Lives organizers] have to work in conjunction with us. And we have to be able to share best practices, share resources, share funding, you know? We have now coined the phrase, ‘ the March for our Black and Brown Lives,’ and we are pushing that messaging around organizations, neighborhoods and communities where the issue is rampant.”

Esmeralda Simmons, founder and director of the Center for Law and Social Justice, was encouraged by the march and wants to see the momentum continue.

“First, let me say that it’s extremely, extraordinarily heartening to see young people in New York City, in the nation’s capital and elsewhere, standing up and expressing themselves vocally and using their constitutional freedom of speech to tell government that they deserve to be safe in their schools and their homes and in their communities, without fear of massive gun violence affecting themselves, their families and their loved ones.

Youth have always been the true leaders of any major societal change and the fact that so many people understand clearly the role that guns are playing in our community, and the fact that it only takes one or two deranged and extremely selfish people to murder masses – this is hopefully a turning point. When they chant things like, ‘Vote ‘em out!’ the message is very clear to elected officials that the people want action on gun control, and they won’t wait another year for it.

There also has to be a serious move to stop the trafficking of weaponry, which goes on unabated even as we pass gun control laws.”

Rev. Taharka Robinson, a founder of the Brooklyn Anti-Violence Coalition, speaks from a perspective gained from commitment to this issue for over a decade.

“We have been marching for our lives for some time now,” said Robinson. “Over the course of the last 10 years, or maybe more, there have been individuals who begin to move to work against the issue of gun violence in communities across the city.

Individuals and organizations like Erica Ford and Life Camp, the Trucked-Out SUV Club, ➔➔ Continued on page 11

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panel of six African-American female Brooklyn judges convened on Saturday, March 24 at the Quincy Street Senior Citizens Residence to discuss their roles, responsibilities and advice. As part of the meeting of the Vanguard Independent Democrats Association (VIDA), this Women’s History Month exhibit of “Advancing Equality through the Judiciary” drew additional judges, politicians, community members and residents to the community room.

The agenda highlight was when VIDA V.P. Honorable Annette Robinson invited the community “to interact [with judges] in a positive way and know what to do when you go before them.”

1. Hon. Lisa S. Ottley. A former supervising judge is currently Acting Justice of the Supreme Court (Guardianship Part). “If you put your affairs in order beforehand, such as health Lisa Ottley care proxy, a living will and a power-of-attorney, you probably, in all likelihood, will not have to be in my court.”

Ottley decides whether people are incapacitated and need someone to govern their person or their property from jewelry to real estate. She advises that wishes be in writing so loved ones know what to do. (She is up for reelection.)

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Hon. Cheryl J. Gonzales.

Supervising judge of fifteen judges in Brooklyn Housing Court’s three parts: #1 Resolution Part where landlords and tenants Judge Cheryl resolve disputes; Gonzalez #2 Trial Part; #3 Housing Part (H.P.) where tenants bring landlords to court for repairs or for harassment. She also emphasized two exciting developments: Universal Right to Counsel (now active in 3 zip codes: 11207, 11225, 11221); eligible tenants receive attorney advice or representation. There have been far fewer orders to “show cause” and more tenants asking for more time. As a result, this initiative will spread to other zip codes in the future. In addition, plans are underway for a new housing court with a construction completion date of 2021 or 2022.

3. Hon. Ruth Shillingford. President of Judicial Friends Assoc. of African-American Judges to ensure diversity in the system.

She presides over Supreme Court/Criminal Court, all felony matters with the exception of homicides and racketeering. She hopes to see more families and friends in attendance during proceedings. “A family’s presence impacts bail and ensures justice is carried out.” She is also optimistic about increased diversity but currently in Brooklyn Supreme Court Criminal Term, “Not a single Black male judge presides.”

4. Hon. Deweynie Ford. In family court, she presides over custody, visitation and family offense cases (orders of protection).

In addition, her court hears issues pertaining to guardianships for minors, certification for US visas for immigrant victims of domestic violence and abandoned child immigrants.

She also decides cases involving private adoptions and juvenile delinquency.

(From left): Judges Robin Sheares, Cenceria Edwards, Deweynie Ford, Ruth Shillingford, Cheryl Gonzales and Lisa Ottley.

5. Hon. Cenceria Edwards. After spending two years in criminal court, she now presides over civil court cases involving consumer debt, student loans, auto loans, post-eviction debt and personal family issues.

She also hears cases involving utility debt and name changes. She advises defendants to take advantage of all the programs the courts offer.

Below are a few of the questions panelists answered: Question: What is the difference between appointments and elections?

Gonzales: After submitting an application, undergoing six interviews, the mayor appoints judges in criminal court and family court after successfully undergoing six interviews over the course of a year. Housing court judges must be appointed by an administrative judge and undergo six interviews. The governor also appoints judges who serve in the city. They serve for ten years.

Edwards: A candidate must practice ten years Judge Cenceria of law, submit Edwards petitions and be active in the community.

Question. What basic documents must we have so a family is not in your court fighting over assets?

Ottley: Health care proxy, which indicates measures hospital should take to keep you alive (take the form with you from the hospital), a living will and power-of-attorney to handle all of your affairs.

Question: When can we come visit your court?

Answer: Anytime. Courts are public places, except for family court where judges exercise their personal discretion about admitting spectators. In general, the public is invited.

Question: What do you wish AfricanAmerican families knew when they entered your court?

Sheares: “I wish they would come to more forums like this, so they are less Judge Robin nervous.”

Sheares Edwards: Pay attention to the procedures, how the judge reacts, and you learn something that will help your case. There are so many selfhelp desks to take advantage of.

Ford: You should know you have a right

to counsel. Ask the judge for an adjournment if you are not prepared. You may even be entitled to free counsel.

Shillingford: Don’t be afraid to ask your attorney about what will happen during the process and what’s going on with your case.

If your attorney is not willing Judge Dwynie Paul to answer your questions, make a request for new assignment of counsel.

Gonzales: Be prepared. Bring your documents to back up what you say.

Ottley: Know what you’re going to say to the judge. If you’re not prepared, ask for an adjournment.

Question: Why do cases languish so long in landlord-tenant court?

Answer: We have only fifteen judges.

The trial judges sometimes cover for the resolution judges when they’re out or on vacation. I have over 200 cases in trial court right now and not enough judges.

Question: Have you seen an increase in the number of cases in housing court?

Answer: We handled 70,000 cases and that’s a decrease. Practice is changing.

People are not settling cases like they used to. There are trials.

Question: If the courts have limited resources, how can they afford to make resources available for tenants to avoid eviction?

Answer: Homelessness is not something we want to contribute to. We try to keep people in their homes, so we don’t contribute to homelessness.

Question: How can I discharge student loan debt?

Answer: Don’t hide the papers when you receive them. Answer the papers. There is a wave of plaintiffs bringing requests for relief of student loan debt and the question before the court is who owns the debt. You must litigate the case to find out if the debt is signed. Is there a note? Sometimes agencies are willing to settle for a percentage of the debt.

Question: How do you resolve mold issues in the home?

Answer: Come to the courts and start an HP action for $45 or ask for fee waiver.

Question: Is leniency toward tenants perceived or on the books?

Answer: Depending on where you stand, you may see the court as biased, especially if they don’t rule in your favor, but every judge tries to maintain a balance, so no one is hurt.

Question: What if you find your lawyer is not representing you well?

Answer: Go to the Character and Fitness

Committee. Bring an action in a civil court to get recovery money. If the issue is legal or ethical, take the issue to a Grievance Committee.

Question: Is there more fairness in the judicial system now that Black women are there?

“We all take an oath to carry out justice fairly for everyone.”

“As a Black judge, I understand the culture, so I do make a difference.”

“Diversity on the bench is important. . . for the broader community of judges who can educate their peers.”

“When people walk into my courtroom and see a Black judge, people feel reassured.”

“There is implicit bias. . . in family court, we have training and workshops about perception.”

“When I see disparities in offers made to defendants, I question why.”

I know judges who have changed their names to sound like the prevailing culture.

Someone who campaigned in our community did not put her face on her flyer but used red, black and green colors. People play the race card all the time. You don’t always know exactly who’s on the ballot, but you have to make it your business to find out.

“Diversity applies to the jury box also.

We have to be in the room to explain our culture to jurors who may not be familiar with it. Their ignorance can put someone in jail.”

At the conclusion, the room responded with applause in appreciation for an informative exchange. As Joan Brown, Chaplain of the Tenants’ Quincy Senior Residence said, “You have to come out for these things and find out what’s going on, so you can grow and make life better for yourself or for someone else.”

Joan Brown, Chaplain of Quincy Residence Tenants’ Assoc.

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The Art of Imperialism, The Imperialism of Art

By Marlon Rice

his week, the Brooklyn Museum appointed two new curators. Kristen Windmuller-Luna was appointed the Sills Family Consulting Curator of African Art, and Drew Sawyer was appointed the Phillip Leonian and Edith Rosenbaum Curator of Photography. As soon as the news hit social media, the choices were met by scrutiny and questions, specifically Windmuller-Luna’s appointment, because both appointees are white. On Facebook, people commented with the obligatory stance on the perception of white people appropriating all things Black. Couldn’t they find a suitable Black candidate? Do Blacks curate Euro-American art? Kristen Windmuller-Luna received her B.A. in the History of Art from Yale University, and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Art and Archeology from Princeton University. She met all of the qualifications as listed in the job posting found on the Call for Curators - minimum three years museum experience, wellversed in historical African Art, a Ph.D. in Art or Anthropology. Her main responsibility, according to the job posting, will be to “assess and rethink the museum’s extensive holdings of African Art and organize an innovative, freshly conceived temporary installation highlighting major works, to

BK Lawmakers React To 2020 Census Citizenship Question ➔➔ Continued from page 2 democracy by denying fair representation in government for diverse communities like the one I represent,” said Williams.

Congressman Dan Donovan However, Congressman Dan Donovan (R-South Brooklyn, Staten Island) criticized the announcement’s backlash and instead claimed the change in policy would bring accuracy to citizenship data.

“To watch some of the coverage today, you’d think the world is coming to an end because of a minor policy announcement from the Trump Administration. It’s basic common sense for the federal government to get an accurate tally of the citizenship status of people who live in the United States,” said Donovan.

Donovan went on to refute recent claims that the question will deter immigrants from participating in the 2020 Census, claiming that a recent study concluded that “the introduction of legal status questions does not appear to have an appreciable chilling effect on participation.”

According to the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, New York City is home to 3.1 million immigrants and an estimated 560,000 undocumented residents. The city is also home to a large lawful permanent resident population, with about 1 million New Yorkers living in mixed-status households, where a household member is undocumented.

showcase the breadth and depth of the collection and encourage public engagement.”

Doesn’t sound too hard, right? Move some pieces around, choose a theme and create a buzz necessary to ignite attention. I’ve handled similar responsibilities as a party promoter. Surely, they could have found a Black person to do this, right?

In 2015, according to the National Science Foundation, 54,909 people received Doctorate degrees. Of that number, 2,773 were Black people. That places us fourth, behind whites, Asians and Hispanics. Of all Doctorates completed in 2015, less than 10% of them were for Art or Anthropology, the Doctorate necessary to qualify for this position. And so, if the ratios hold true, that would mean that roughly 250 Black people received their Doctorates in Art or Anthropology three years ago, and if every one of them spent the last three years since receiving their Doctorate working in a museum, then that would mean that there were at least 250 qualified Black candidates for the job. There are currently 35,000 museums in America. Roughly 1% of them have an African or African-American art collection. That’s 350 museums.

Useless numbers aside, the concept of collecting and displaying African Art began in the late 19th century when Western expansion into Africa yielded many stolen artifacts which were taken to Europe and displayed. This wasn’t a case of African artists getting recognized for their great creations. This was European soldiers and explorers invading African territories and usurping these territories of anything that looked interesting. This was the spoils of colonial conquest. King Leopold II, known for chopping off the hands of tens of thousands of Congolese, created The Royal Museum of Central Africa in Belgium in 1897 as a place to hold and display all of the great works of art his soldiers had stolen from the Congo.

And yes, he did display a few chopped-off hands. Not long after the success of The Royal Museum of Central Africa made the entire museum industry stand at attention, a man named Stewart Culin became the founding curator of the Department of Ethnology at the Museum of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, now known as The Brooklyn Museum. He built the foundation for collecting and displaying

African Art in the museum. He is known for being one of the first curators to display ethnological collections as art objects and not just specimens. His most well-known exhibition? It was called Primitive Negro Art, Chiefly from the Belgian Congo. My point? I’ve rambled so much, but I guess I have a few. I’ll start with this. Any anger or disappointment directed towards The Brooklyn Museum for appointing Ms. Windmuller-Luna as their curator of African Art is simply misdirected. She is obviously qualified for the position. However, if you wish to direct your ire at anything, there are plenty of places to direct it. Start with working on building up our children to achieve Doctorates in their educational journey.

We need more Black Ph.D.s. Then you can begin to do some research about the origins of displaying African Art in museums.

That should get you mad enough. Finally, appreciate the fact that even though removed through force, stolen without remorse and taken to a foreign place for the benefit of others, African Art, much like African culture, has influenced and continues to influence the entire world.

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NAACP, Prince George’s County Sue Over Unconstitutional Census Preparations

Understaffing, underfunding, design flaws threaten massive 2020 undercount

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ALTIMORE (March 28, 2018) —The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), America’s largest and original legacy civil rights organization, together with Prince George’s County, Maryland, the NAACP Prince George’s County Branch and two county residents, sued the federal government today to combat the imminent threat that the 2020 Census will substantially undercount African-Americans and other people of color in communities throughout the United States causing inequalities in political representation and deficiencies in federal funding of those communities.

The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, seeks to compel the Bureau of the Census, an agency within the Department of Commerce, to prepare for and conduct a full and fair census in 2020 as the U.S. Constitution expressly requires. “The NAACP is committed to ensuring that the 2020 Census does not systematically undercount communities having large African-American populations, such as inner-city neighborhoods, while substantially overcounting communities that are less racially diverse,” said Derrick Johnson, President and CEO. “The census must not serve as a mechanism for diluting the political power of African-American communities and depriving them of their fair share of federal resources for

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an entire decade,” he added. “We are prepared to fight against any plan that effectively turns the census into another form of voter suppression and economic disempowerment in our communities.”

The U.S. Constitution requires the federal government to conduct an “actual enumeration” of the U.S. population every ten years. Census results serve as the basis for apportioning congressional seats to each state, redrawing legislative district lines at both the federal and state level and enforcing voting rights laws. The federal government also uses census data to distribute billions of dollars to local, state and tribal governments.

The 2020 Census, however, remains inadequately funded. The Census Bureau is understaffed and is emphasizing processes that will only serve to increase undercounts in communities of color. The bureau has no permanent leadership in place to direct the count, and to make matters worse, the bureau has cancelled crucial pre-census field tests and is rushing to digitize the census without adequate cybersecurity protections, thus undermining public confidence in the privacy of census data and threatening to inflate the undercount. Further still, the bureau plans to devote insufficient resources to community partnerships, door-to-door canvassing and other processes designed to encourage communities of color to participate in the census.

from third-graders to undergraduates learn about biotechnology through lectures and labs at Towson University’s SciTech program. For A Bridge to Academic Excellence (ABAE) at the University of Maryland, she participated with pharmacy students mentoring high school students.

“Science is influencing the face of our society on a global scale because of the huge scope of the problems humanity faces--from emerging disease to climate change,” she

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“When the Census Bureau undercounts my community, we lose political power, and fewer of our federal tax dollars end up coming home to fix our roads, run our schools and fund our federal programs,” said Ross. “We felt these effects in the aftermath of the 2010 Census, and all signs indicate that the 2020 Census will be even worse.”

“The priorities embraced by the Bureau for the 2020 Census threaten to worsen substantially the undercount of communities of color that occurred in the 2000 and 2010 censuses,” said Charlotte Schwartz, a law student intern with Yale Law School’s Rule of Law Clinic which represents the plaintiffs.

This lawsuit is not the first time the NAACP has taken legal action related to the 2020 Census. In October of 2017, the NAACP, NAACP Connecticut Conference and NAACP Boston Branch filed suit under the Freedom of Information Act to compel the Commerce Department to produce documents about preparations for the 2020 Census. That suit is ongoing. The plaintiffs in the new lawsuit are represented by the Rule of Law Clinic at Yale Law School, Jenner & Block, and the NAACP Office of the General Counsel. The Rule of Law Clinic also represents the plaintiffs in the pending Freedom of Information Act case.

Poet and Scientist Dr. Kathleen Gillespie Brings Art to STEM

iologist and poet Dr. Kathleen “Kate” Gillespie, Ph.D., is a STEM and STEAM advocate who believes there is poetry in science.

“Inspiration is a key tool in the arts and in the pursuit of scientific discovery,” said Dr. Gillespie. “The ability to communicate science is best accomplished by telling a story that will bring context and comprehension to a scientific principle.”

For over 10 years, a New Jersey native who earned her doctorate in marine biotechnology from the University of Maryland, has volunteered to engage Maryland students in learning complex principles of biotechnology and microbiology.

At Baltimore Underground Science Space, a community science group that supports and mentors students in a iGEM program, she worked with students in solving scientific problems using synthetic biology—including plastic degrading bacteria for cleanup of bottles in Baltimore Harbor. She helped students

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The issues facing the 2020 Census have already caused the Government Accountability Office to label it a “high-risk program.” Prince George’s County has acutely felt the harmful effects of past census undercounts. The county, which has a majority African-American population, suffered a 2.3 percent net undercount in the 2010 Census—the largest net undercount of any county in Maryland, and one of the largest of any county in the nation.

“An accurate census count is critical to the federal funding, political representation and operations of Prince George’s County,” said Prince George’s County, MD, Executive Rushern L. Baker III. “We must not be undercounted again like we have been over the past 30 years. On behalf of the 900,000 residents of Prince George’s County, I am proud that we are standing and fighting alongside the NAACP to make sure our county gets treated fairly and equally under the law. A vast majority of the residents of Prince George’s County are members of this nation’s historically disenfranchised populations. We cannot let this continue in 2018, 2020 or any year moving forward. This lawsuit will help protect future generations of systemic underresourcing from our federal government.”

Bob Ross, president of the NAACP Prince George’s County Branch and a named plaintiff in the lawsuit, agrees that an ill-prepared census hurts his community in several ways.

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very day at the News Media Alliance headquarters, a stack of newspapers arrives for myself and the staff. But with the Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission currently considering tariffs on Canadian newsprint, those days of screen-free reading could be coming to an end.

The fact that newsprint is being threatened

is the work of one newsprint mill in the Pacific Northwest, NORPAC. In August 2017, NORPAC petitioned the United States Department of Commerce to begin applying tariffs to newsprint imported from Canada, claiming the imported paper was harming the U.S. newsprint industry. But NORPAC is not acting in the best interests of newsprint consumers or the U.S. paper industry at large — they are acting in their own interest and no one else’s.

said. “I find that initially children are excited about STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) but quickly become discouraged because they are not having a good grasp of the science and math concepts. Integrating an art component into STEM through STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) can open new avenues of creative thought and inspiration that will ultimately bring new perspectives to the students learning STEM disciplines.”

For Dr. Gillespie, arts and science have a close bond. During her undergraduate years as a biology major at Rutgers University, she was also engulfed in the literature program and studied with professors like poet Amiri Baraka. “When I was completing my doctoral degree, I used the outlet of creative writing as a stress reliever,” she recalled. The result was etching out a reputation in Baltimore’s literary and theatre community as Kate Gillespie, published poet, short story writer and playwright. Her poetry

has been published in Gargoyle Magazine, Silver Blade Magazine, The Baltimore Ekphrasis Project and Syzygy.Journal. Short stories have been published in The Baltimore Urbanite Magazine and Writers and Words.

Her plays have been staged at Baltimore’s One-Minute Play Festival at EMP Collective and Glass Mind Theater. In addition, she’s a Writer-in-Residence at Renaissance House Writer’s Retreat in Martha’s Vineyard.

“I have met Black and Hispanic students who have never given any thought as to how science was relevant to them. They got excited over video games and videos but didn’t think they could ever create anything with science themselves,” explained Dr. Gillespie, who even had a class trip to take students to see Black women scientists in the movie Hidden Figures. “As a Black woman in the sciences, I find my personal brand of diversity to be the least seen. Because of this, I have made a point to go out and interact with science-based youth programs to SHOW not tell them that they too can be a player in the world of STEM and STEAM.”

The buying and selling of newsprint has always been regional without regard for the border. Consumers of newsprint — from newspaper and book publishers to telephone directory manufacturers — tend to buy newsprint in their region, close to their printing operations. The printers who typically utilize Canadian newsprint are those in the northeast and Midwest, where there are currently no U.S. mills operating.

With new tariffs, many smaller newspapers will feel their belts tightening. The combination of preliminary countervailing and antidumping duties increases the cost of imported newsprint by as much as 32 percent, and a number of newspapers have already experienced price increases and a disruption in supply. If the International Trade Commission and the Department of Commerce make these tariffs permanent in the coming months, it could lead some small local publishers to cut their print

product entirely — or even shut their doors.

If the tariffs on Canadian newsprint are allowed to stand, we’re not only risking a centuries-old relationship with our neighbors to the north, but we’re putting our own U.S. news industry in jeopardy. While the big national and regional papers may have less trouble finding the funds to keep their print editions coming, we could see small publishers lose footing and those tiny local papers are some of the most vital members of our news community.

Under the right conditions, those papers can find a way to maintain their footing, but if the newsprint industry can’t support them, those communities will become news deserts, and that’s a future none of us want.

We may not be able to save the entire industry by keeping tariffs off our paper, but we can keep it thriving while we re-position ourselves for the years to come. Having affordable newsprint will help us do that.

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Bed-Stuy's Magnolia Tree Earth Center Kicks-Off Earth Month in April with Brooklyn School Tree Plantings

Credit: Barry L. Mason

Young celebrant at 2010 Project Green/Magnolia event at Herbert Von King Park.

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edford Stuyvesant’s Magnolia Tree Earth Center partnering with Project Green Global is celebrating Earth Day and increasing community awareness of urban ecology and the environment during April through school tree-plantings, family STEM workshops, urban environmentalist Hattie Lomax Carthan art exhibition, developing floral fragrances, the PS 21 Block Party and with several other April events.

Over 25 schools with strong STEM programs in Districts 16, and 14 and 13 will receive magnolia trees from Magnolia

Tree Earth Center of Bedford Stuyvesant and Project Green Global. The trees will be delivered by truck from a southern state for the NYC Department of Education’s Earth Day celebration on April 20.

“The response has been overwhelming,” said Bernice Green, founder of Project Green Global, who donated her urban ecology and environmental program services to create April’s Earth Day celebrations for Magnolia Tree Earth Center. “The schools have decided to name their legacy trees after heroes and heroines in the community and engage the children in dedications, tree learnings and other projects.”

To celebrate Earth Day, the Magnolia Tree Earth Center’s Board of Directors directed Project Green Global to take the organization into the schools where STEM programs are alive, thriving and as strong as the famed 45-foot Magnolia Grandiflora tree namesake. The tree is considered New York City’s only living landmark and stands tall outside the organization’s three-complex headquarters in Bed-Stuy.

Project Green Global designs intergenerational urban ecology awareness programs that stimulate the interests of K through 12 students and in ecology, the environment, the community-as-laboratory and their personal interactions with these disciplines. The work is intended to complement STEM studies.

Trees growing in Brooklyn is more than a metaphor. It is a fact, thanks to the legacy of the late Hattie Carthan, founder of the

Magnolia Tree Earth Center, who planted the Magnolia Grandiflora tree over 50 years ago.

Carthan, considered New York City’s first urban environmentalist, presided over a coalition of 100 Block Associations that planted more than 1,500 ginkgo, sycamore and honey locust tree throughout the community.

Other projects taking place in partnership with neighborhood businesses, schools and individuals for April’s Earth Day, include: Sunday, April 22, 2018 National Earth Day “From These Roots”: an exhibition curated

by Tai Allen and Joanna Williams at the historic Macon Library of photographs and documents related to Hattie Lomax Carthan, considered New York City’s first urban environmentalist and also founder of the Magnolia Tree Earth Center. She organized the Neighborhood Tree Corps and, also during the 1960’s, 100 block associations to plant 1500 trees throughout Bedford Stuyvesant. Also, on site: workshops, readings of the nature poetry of Langston Hughes, storytelling, a screening and talks.

Monday, April 23, 2018 “Capturing the Essence of Nature”: Information sharing at a gathering of Environmental Scientists, engineers, faculty with teachers of elementary, middle school students, parents and community leaders exploring creative ways to teach STEM to youngsters at home. The session, hosted by Marlon Rice and David Greaves, will expand the community-as-lab concept on the evening marking the passing of Hattie Carthan, in

1984. The workshop will center on neighborhood resident Rodney Hughes, creator of the first Magnolia Grandiflora fragrance ever that he created over a year process from the tree’s 2009 flower petals.

Saturday, April 28, 2018 “The Block Party”: The Magnolia Tree Earth Center of Bedford Stuyvesant joins P.S. 21 at its annual block party for a celebration of school, family and neighborhood and to share information about Magnolia Tree’s history and its resources for the community.

Magnolia tables will provide board games, arts and crafts, miniature village-building from everyday materials, and a community mural painting. The debut of Brooklyn’s first ecology songs – “Like an Oak Tree” and “Planting My Future” -- composed by former NYC Parks and Recreation arts and recreation instructor Larry Banks for the children of Brooklyn --- will be performed at a tree dedication to education pioneer Adelaide Sanford.

For more information, contact Project Green Global at: 917-860-8363.

“Save a Tree, Save a Neighborhood” -Hattie Lomax Carthan

No Shortage of Praise at Wake for Business Journalist Les Payne Banking on “Literacy:” at Abyssinian Baptist Church Grade School StudentRun Bookstore Opens

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By Priscilla Mensah

o say that journalist Les Payne was a great man is an understatement as his wake at the historic Harlem Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem proved.

In a homegoing viewing attended by journalists, politicians – both former and current – and a slew of other esteemed guests, it was evident that Les Payne lived a life that impacted many.

Payne, who had a column in Newsday for decades, was remembered by his friends, family and former colleagues. Among some of the notable guests were Charles Rangel and David Dinkins.

Former NAACP President Hazel Dukes spoke fondly of her friend. “[Payne] was a man that embodied all that he walked and talked …a race man whose legacy will not be lost.”

She recalled meeting Payne in the 1960s when he covered a story about her moving into a home in Roseland Gardens, NY. What was significant about this story, as Ms. Dukes explained, was that her move into this house made her “the first African-American to move into a home that didn’t allow Blacks to live in.”

In vivid detail, Ms. Dukes recalled, “Payne broke the story. We were both from Alabama, we became good friends. We had our ups and downs as Violet (his wife) knows.”

A minister, Rev. Young recalled Payne “always sitting on the balcony [of the Abyssinian Baptist Church] in the same

seat every Sunday,” in addition to his infectious and distinct “laugh.” Rev. Young also reflected on Payne having shared with her that he “interviewed many presidents” and that he was also “always giving her a book or article to read.” She remembered Payne being “calm, kind and firm,” and that he “got his point across in a non-intimidating way.”

A niece of Payne spoke to the humble nature of her uncle. Though most knew Payne to be this remarkable journalist and great man, to her, Payne was just “uncle.” In fact, she recalled, when she, her uncle, and their other family members would go out to eat, for example, Payne would never boast about any of his accolades. Ever. Payne’s son, Jamal Payne, referred to his father as a “hero,” but also revealed that he did not always want to share his dad with the world.

Jamal said he now understands his father’s sacrifice and the seeds he planted would now be harvested by his family members. On a lighter note, Jamal stated that Payne was not from Wakanda, as someone had previously suggested, but instead from his actual hometown of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, but more significant: the meaning of Tuscaloosa is Black Warrior in Choctaw.

Priscilla Mensah covers topics related to improving health, wellness and overall community empowerment. She is also a former Health Reporting Fellow at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism and can be reached at pmensahbrooklyn@gmail.com.

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r. Ronald E. McNair Public School 5’s Financial Literacy Leadership Team recently hosted a special assembly to launch the opening of their student-run bookstore.

The special assembly opened with inspiring words from program participant Olivia Gee. “As a member of the Financial Literacy Leadership Team, I learned a lot about money,” said Olivia. “I learned about Financial Literacy’s 4 Principles – Saving, Spending, Earning and Giving. Saving, mathematically is adding; Spending, mathematically

is subtracting; and Giving, multiplies in the long end.”

Fourth-grade student Serenity Dixon, the creative force behind Slime Surfer - an e-commerce business that produces made-to-order slime – shared, “I learned about identity theft and after the workshop, my rating improved because my customers felt more secure.”

The student-run campus bookstore will allow participating students to share their knowledge with their peers and gain additional experience in customer service and retail management.

(Keith Forest)

BOOK TOUR: Financial Literacy Leadership Team (Left to Right): Chorn Grandison, Khloe Watson-Barrett, Olivia Gee, Makala Sanders, Serenity Dixon, Zachary Abdul-Zahir, Jinnat Hamid Rinsi, Charmaine Jones, United Federation of Teachers District 16 Representative Camille Eaddy and Brooklyn Borough President’s Dir. of Programming Sandra Chapman conducts tour of facility.

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“I have a dream that enough is enough”

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ine-year-old Yolanda Renee King invoked the famous words of her grandfather Martin Luther King, Jr. – and gave them a 2018 twist – as she spoke to the tens of thousands of protesters demanding gun control at the March for Our Lives in Washington, D.C., Saturday.

In a surprise appearance amid a series of speeches from students impacted from gun violence in Parkland, Chicago, southern California and elsewhere, Yolanda spoke on a similar platform as her grandfather did 55 years early when he inspired generations with his historic “I Have a Dream” speech at the March on Washington in 1963.

“My grandfather had a dream that his four little children will not be judged by the color of the skin, but the content of their character,” said Yolanda, standing alongside Parkland shooting survivor Jaclyn Corin. “I have a dream that enough is enough. And that this should be a gun-free world, period.”

YOLANDA RENEE KING: My name is Yolanda Renee King, granddaughter of Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King.

My grandfather had a dream that his four

little children will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. I have a dream that enough is enough, and that this should be a gun-free world, period.

Will you please repeat these words after me? Spread the word!

CROWD: Spread the word!

YOLANDA RENEE KING: Have you heard?

CROWD: Have you heard?

YOLANDA RENEE KING: All across the nation!

CROWD: All across the nation!

YOLANDA RENEE KING: We! CROWD: We! YOLANDA RENEE KING: Are going to be!

CROWD: Are going to be!

YOLANDA RENEE KING: A great generation!

CROWD: A great generation!

Yolanda was one of many young speakers at the rally in Washington, D.C. — and at 800 other protests around the world Saturday — to advocate for stricter gun control amid a growing number of mass shootings at schools, churches and other venues around the country.

Yolanda’s aunt Bernice King attended

Caption Yolanda: Martin Luther King Jr's granddaughter Yolanda Renee King(L) speaks next to student Jaclyn Corin during the March for Our Lives Rally in Washington. the March for Our Lives in Washington, D.C., as well, and posted tweets that quoted student speakers whose messages echoed those of her late father’s.

In a Facebook post, Bernice King wrote that she was a “very proud Aunt” after Yolanda’s speech. “My niece, Yolanda Renee King, truly represented the King family.”

Afterward on CNN, alongside her father Martin Luther King III, Yolanda said her school had a lockdown drill on Friday.

“We do all these lockdown drills because it’s unfortunate that people have guns and they use them to hurt people,” she said. (You can follow Jennifer Cafas at: http://time.com/author/ jennifer-calfas/)

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camp. Helena “Six minu tes and abou t with Cameron at r hang out neve d twenty seconds. In a little over Ramsey woul . Gina Max with ol six minutes, 17 of our friends after scho wave r neve d woul were taken from us, 15 were in- Mon talto . lunch at Liam d jured, and everyone, absolutely to her frien r neve d woul r Olive everyone, was forever altered,” Joaq uin play basketbal l with Sam or she began.

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HÁVEZ: Hola, buenas tardes. My name is Edna Lizbeth Chávez, and I am from South Los Angeles, California, el sur de Los Ángeles. I am a 17-year-old senior at Manual Arts High School and a member of an organization called Community Coalition, where I am a youth leader at South Central Youth Empowered Thru Action. At Community Coalition, we organize high school students to develop their leadership skills in order to push for educational justice in our communities. That’s why I got involved. I wanted to impact policies and make sure our voices are heard.

I am a youth leader. I am a survivor. I have lived in South L.A. my safe, they continue to profile and crim entire life and have lost many loved ones inalize us. to gun Instead, we shou ld have a department specializviolence. This is normal, normal to the point ing in resto rative justice. We need to tackle the that I have learned to duck from bullets before I root causes of the issues we face and come to an learned how to read. und ersta ndin g on how to resolve them.

My brother, he was in high school whe n he I am here to honor the Florida students that passed away. It was a day like any other day, lost their live s and to stand with the Parkland sunset going down on South Central.

You hear students. I am here , today, to honor Ricardo. I pops, thinking they’re fireworks. The y weren’t am here toda y to honor Stephon Clark. I am here pops. You see the melanin on your brot her’s skin today to upli ft my South L.A. community! turn gray. Ricardo was his name. Can y’all say Eno ugh is enough. Question: How many it with me? mor e chil dren have to die so that this problem CROWD: Ricardo! Ricardo! Ric ardo! is finally acknowl edge d?

Ricardo! Ricardo! Ricardo! Ricardo!

Ricardo!

Policymakers, listen up. Arming teac Ricardo! hers will not work! More security in our scho EDNA LIZBETH CHÁVEZ: I lost ols does more not work! Zero tolerance policies do not work! than my brother that day. I lost my hero . I also They make us feel like criminals. We should lost my mother, my sister and mys elf to that feel empowe red and supported in our schools. trauma and that anxiety. If the bullet did not kill Instead of fund ing these policies, fund mentorme, that anxiety and that trauma will . I carry ship program s, mental health resources, paid that trauma everywhere I go. I carry it with me internship and job opportunities. My brother, in schools, in class, walking home and visiting like many othe rs, would have benefitted from loved ones. this.

So, let’s mak e it happen. It’s important to And I am not alone in this experience.

For work with people that are impacted by these decades, my community of South Los Angeles issues—the peop le you represent. has become accustomed to this viol ence. It We need to focus on changing the cond is normal to see candles. It is norm itions al to see that foster viol ence and trauma. And that’s how posters. It is normal to see balloons.

It is nor- we will tran sform our communities and uplift mal to see flowers honoring the lives of Black our voices. This has not, and shall not, stop us. and Brown youth that have lost their lives to It has only emp owe red us. a bullet.

Mi nom bre, my name, is Edna Lizbeth How can we cope with it when our scho ol Chávez. Remember my name. Remember these district has its own police department?

Instead faces. Rememb er us and how we’re making a of making Black and Brown students feel change. La lucha sigue. Gracias y bendiciones.

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Washington March for our Lives MYA MIDDLETON:

I’m Mya, and I’m 16 years old. I’m here because I have been personally affected by the lack of gun control, and I believe guns have taken over the minds of individuals who want an easy way out of their dilemma. Chicago goes through this every day, and you don’t realize how much of a toll it is taking on our city, until you see it in our communities, you see it on someone you know, you see it on someone like me.

Freshman year in high school, I wanted to get some things from the store for my mom because she was sick. I remember pulling on all these clothes and going out in 10-or-so-degree weather. It was so cold. Get to the store, grabbing all this stuff, thinking, “Maybe she needs this, maybe she needs that,” and finally getting into line.

This guy in front of me all of a sudden gets upset because he didn’t have enough money to pay for the things that he wantYoung organizers and participants in the March For Our Lives in Washington, DC. One of 800 marches across the ed to buy. He gets out of line and starts thing every country and around the world. Photo: Democracy Now! ing throw , trashing the store ng maki just carts, ng pushi over the floor, a fool out of himself.

So, finally, when I check out, I walk to NAOMI WADLER: the door, and I’m ready to go, when I hear Hi. My name is Naomi, and I’m 11 years a scream and a bang. I turn around and old.

Me and my friend Carter led a walkout see he’s grabbing all this stuff, pushing it at our elementar y school on the 14th. We into every crevice of his body, trying to walked out—we walked out for 18 minutes, grab as much as he can—when he finally adding a minute to honor Courtlin Arrington, turns to me. an African-American girl who was the victim He comes towards me, and I couldn’t of gun violence in her school in Alabama move. I couldn’t breathe. I couldn’t talk. after the Parkland shooting.

I couldn’t think. All I remember is seeing I am here today to represent Courtlin dark jeans coming towards me. He pulls Arrington . I am here today to represent out this silver pistol and points it in my Hadiya Pendleton . I am here today to repreface, and said these words, that to this sent Taiyania Thompson , who, at just 16, was day haunt me and give me nightmares. shot dead in her home here in Washington, He said, “If you said anything, I will find D.C. I am here today to acknowled ge and you.” And yet I’m still saying something represent the African-American girls whose today. stories don’t make the front page of every Guns have long scared our children, national newspaper, whose stories don’t lead TREVON BOSLEY: corrupted our adults and publicly silenced on the evening news. I represent the AfricanMy name is Trevon Bosley, and I must add, though, Chicago’s vioour government. Guns have become the American women who are victims of gun I’m here with the BRAVEYouth lence epidemic didn’t start overnight. voice of America, and the government is violence who are simply statistics instead of Leaders of St. Sabina. And I’m here It was caused by many problems that becoming more negligent by this predicvibrant, beautiful girls full of potential. to speak on behalf of Chicago’s youth, we are still not dealing with to this ament by the day. Join me in sharing my It is my privilege to be here today. I am who are surrounded and affected by day. When you have a city that feels pain and my anger. Help us by screaming indeed full of privilege.

My voice has been gun violence every day. I’m here to it’s more important to help pay for to the government that we are tired of heard.

I am here to acknowled ge their stospeak for those youth who fear they a college and sports complex rather crying for help to a group of people that ries, to say they matter, to say their may be shot while going to the gas than fund schools and impoverished names, have turned their backs on us despite their because I can, and I was asked to be. For far station, the movies, the bus stop, to communities, you have gun violence. safer. ry count our ng maki reassurance of too long, these names, these Black girls and church, or even to and from school. When you have a city—when you Help us by screaming as loud as you women, have been just numbers. I am here I’m here to speak for those Chicago have a city that feels we need more can that we’re tired of being forced under to say “Never again” for those girls, too. I youth who feel their voices have been Divvy bikes in downtown Chicago the rug, we’re tired of seeing the faces am here to say that everyone should value silenced for far too long. And I’m for tourists rather than more funding of victims exposed on-screen who were those girls, too. here to speak on behalf of everyone for workforce programs that get guys stolen from us too fast to even understand People have said that I am too young to that believes a child getting shot and off the streets for real jobs, you have ned. happe it what and why have these thoughts on my own. People have killed in Chicago, or any other city, is gun violence. When you have an Help us by sharing our stories with said that I am a tool of some nameless adult. still a “not acceptable” norm. Most Illinois state governor, Bruce Rauner, those who turn a blind eye and are deaf to It’s not true.

My friends and I might still importantly, I’m here to speak on who feels that funding anti-violence our pleas of control. Help us by honoring be 11, and we might still be in elementary behalf of my brother Terrell Bosley, programs is, I quote, “nonessential those who never had a chance to contribschool, but we know. We know life isn’t who was shot and killed while leaving spending,” you have gun violence. ute to our nation. Help us by vociferating equal for everyone.

And we know what is church on April 4th, 2006.

When you have elected officials who the voices of those who are too oppressed right and wrong.

We also know that we stand Just to give you guys a few stats feel that getting a few extra dollars to even speak for themselves. in the shadow of the Capitol.

And we know from the NRA is more important than from Chicago since 2006, there have Together, we can make sure that that we have seven short years until we, too, their actual constituents, you have been more than 5,850 people shot and what happened to me, the students in have the right to vote. gun violence.

And when you have a killed in Chicago. And since 2012, Parkland and the individuals who stand So, I am here today to honor the words there have been more than 16,000 president that would rather constantly other to itself t repea not here now does of Toni Morrison: “If there is a book that people shot. Now, let me repeat that talk about and belittle Chicago’s people. We deserve safer schools, safer you want to read, but it hasn’t been written one more time. Since 2006, there have violence rather than send funds or classrooms, safer streets and a safer place yet, you must be the one to write it.” I urge been more than 5,850 people shot and resources, you have gun violence. for us to learn and survive. We deserve everyone here and everyone who hears my killed in Chicago. And since 2012, It’s time to care about all combetter because I believe that we are the voice to join me in telling the stories that there have been more than 16,000 munities equally. It’s time to stop future. And we must insist on stopping aren’t told, to honor the girls, the women of people shot in Chicago. These stats judging some communities as worthy this self-inflicted war while we still can. color who are murdered at disproportionate are not just numbers in a speech. and some communities as unworthy.

The new generation depends on our action rates in this nation.

I urge each of you to help These are mothers, fathers, sons and It’s time to stop judging youth that and we must deliver them effectively and me write the narrative for this world and daughters. On a societal proportion, look like me or my brother that come as one. We are the turn of the century. understan d so that these girls and women these are lawyers, doctors, artists, from impoverished communities any We are the voices of change. We are the are never forgotten.

Thank you. (courtesy of musicians. And more than anything different than anyone else. It’s time pieces to fix what America has fallen short democracy now.org.) else, these are lives cut short due to for America to notice that everyday on. Make it happen. senseless gun violence. shootings are everyday problems.

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2018 Yankees’ Season Preview ■■

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By Eddie Castro

y now, I’m sure all of my Our Time Press readers are up to speed on the rumblings going on in the Bronx after an overachieving 2017 campaign which saw the New York Yankees come one win short of making the World Series. General Manager Brian Cashman felt the team needed a new voice along with some fire. After 10 seasons as the Yankees skipper, manager Joe Girardi and the team decided to part ways. In comes former Yankee third baseman and ESPN analyst Aaron Boone. Boone, who played 12 seasons in the majors, was always known to have a tremendous baseball mind. He will now get to channel that as the team’s new skipper.

With a new voice now in place and a flurry of talent waiting in the team’s minor league system, many wonder what Cashman would do to improve the roster. How about adding some fire from the reigning National League MVP? The Yankees were able to acquire slugger Giancarlo Stanton from

the Miami Marlins. The piece the Yankees would send to Miami was Starlin Castro. The Yankees now pencil-in one of the most dangerous hitters in baseball to a batting lineup that led the majors in home runs. I think it’s safe to say the home runs will be a continuance at Yankee Stadium. You have Aaron Judge, 25, who became the first rookie ever to hit 50 home runs in a season. You have Gary Sanchez, who hit over 30 home runs last year. Left-fielder Brett Gardner hit over 20 homers and shortstop Didi Gregorious hit a career-high 25 home runs despite missing the first month of the regular season. It’s safe to say this lineup (1 through 9) will not be easy for opposing pitchers.

The pitching rotation has a balanced mixture of the past, present and future. You have the veteran pitcher C.C. Sabathia, who once again proved age ain’t nothing but a number with some great pitching performances in the post-season last year, which earned him a new contract with the team this off-season. Masahiro Tanaka and Sonny Gray are expected to do big things with the experience and success they have had in the past. While newcomers like flamethrower Luis Severino and Jordan Montgomery look to improve even more this year from their successful rookie campaigns and avoid the “Sophomore

Aaron Boone is Yankees new manager Jinx.” The bullpen, as expected, will be one of the team’s strongest weapons. All should lead to a successful and exciting season which will hopefully lead to adding another championship to their historic franchise. The case for championship No. 28 begins today!

Sports Notes: (Baseball) The Yankees will begin the 2018 season in Canada to

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begin a series with the division rival Toronto Blue Jays. The Mets will host the St. Louis Cardinals.

The newest Yankee, Giancarlo Stanton (left), and new Manager Aaron Boone (right), team up for one goal in mind, a Yankee Championship. Photo credit: Kim Klement/USA Today Sports

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March for Our Lives ➔➔ Continued from page 3 the James E. Davis Stop Violence Foundation, Man Up! And, of course, the Brooklyn Anti-Violence Coalition.”

Robinson welcomes the new advocates, as there remains so much to be done.

“That’s good, that the capacity has been raised to national attention. We look forward, as advocates and activists, to remove the scourge of gun violence in our communities through a legislative agenda. We can march, we can protest, we can rally – we must continue to keep the pressure on at the legislative buildings [across the nation]. This is not an issue that affects one group of people. This is a national crisis, this is a national epidemic, and we must do everything we can to stop it.”

Mark Winston Griffith, founder and director of the Brooklyn Movement Center, reflects on the underlying issues that characterize this long-standing crisis.

“The recent Parkland-inspired demonstrations prompt us to remember that violence is a deeply internalized feature of American culture,” said Griffith.

“Shrouded in claims around the need for self-defense, the maintenance of settler culture, and the fetishization of the second amendment, America’s obsession with guns reflects our terrorist past and recklessly projects our national aggression upon one another and the rest of the world. The disarming of our streets and communities has to be accompanied by the demilitarization of the state and the advancement of a regenerative, non-oppressive social order.

In Central Brooklyn, we stand in solidarity with all those who are working to build that future.”

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NEW BUSINESS FORMATIONS Notice of Formation of 1700 Neptune Avenue LLC. Articles of Organization. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on March 19, 1999. Office location: Kings County.

Princ. office of LLC: 1700 NEPTUNE AVE LLC, 439 S. Governor Printz Blvd, Essington, PA 19029. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Qualification of 4DX VENTURES MANAGEMENT, LLC Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/12/18. Office location: Kings County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 10/30/17. Princ. office of LLC: 178 N. 5th St., Apt. 3N, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the princ. office of the LLC. DE addr. of LLC: Corporation Service Co., 251 Little Falls Dr., Wilmington, DE 19808-1674. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, Div. of Corps., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901.

Purpose: Any lawful activity.

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF KINGS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST NATACHA LARECE, JEAN LARECE and JEANNETTE LARECE, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated November 29, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Room 224 of Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201, on April 26, 2018 at 2:30PM, premises known as 2406 CORTELYOU ROAD, BROOKLYN, NY 11226. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn, County of Kings, City and State of New York, BLOCK 5168, LOT 57. Approximate amount of judgment $329,711.68 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 511083/2014. Angelyn Johnson, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 52160 SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL CITATION File No. 2008-03203/A PA. No. 133944 SURROGATE’S COURT, KINGS COUNTY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: New York City Human Resources Administration, Attorney General of the State of New York, Garden Care Center, NY State Department of Taxation and Finance, Estate of VALLEE FELIDA a/k/a VALLEE POOLE, and to the spouse, if any, and any and all unknown distributees, and creditors of LEVY POOLE, deceased, whose whereabouts are unknown and if any of the aforesaid persons be dead, to their heirs at law, next of kin and distributees whose names and places of residence are unknown and if the persons died subsequent to LEVY POOLE, the decedent herein to their executors, administrators, legatees, devisees, assignees and successors in interest whose names and places of residence are unknown and to all other heirs at law, next of kin and distributees of LEVY POOLE, the decedent herein, whose names and places of residence are unknown and cannot after due diligence be ascertained, A second supplemental petition and second supplemental account having been duly filed by the Public Administrator of Kings County, who has offices at 360 Adams Street, Room

THE SPINNING TOP LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 12/20/2018. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o LEGALINC Corporate Services Inc. 1967 Wehrle Drive, Suite 1 #086, Buffalo , NY 14221 Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

MILANO ASSOCIATES LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/23/18.

Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o Freshwater Group LLC, 2564 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

YELLOW HOOK MOBILE FOODS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/07/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 8 Bay Ridge Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

144A, Brooklyn, New York 11201, United States. YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Kings County, at 2 Johnson Street, Room 319, Brooklyn, New York, on May 1, 2018, at 9:30 o’clock in the fore noon of that day why: A) The Supplemental Account of proceedings of the Public Administrator of Kings County as Administrator of the estate of Levy Poole, a summary of which has been served herewith, should not be judicially settled; (B) The Public Administrator of Kings County should not be paid his commissions pursuant to SCPA §2307 in the amount of $18,141.82, as set forth in Schedules C-1 and I of the Supplemental Account; (C) The Public Administrator of Kings County should not be paid his administrative expenses pursuant to SCPA §1106(3) in the amount of $5,054.85 as set forth in Schedules C-1 and J of the Supplemental Account; (D) The Court should not fix, determine and approve the legal Fees of Cullen and Dykman LLP, counsel to the Petitioner, in the amount of $30,329.08 as shown in Schedules C-1 and J of the Account; (E) The Court should not fix, determine and approve the disbursements of Cullen and Dykman LLP in the amount of $2,273.00 as shown in Schedules C-1 and J of the Account; (F) The unpaid balance of the claim of Garden Care Center in the amount of $27,911.26, as set forth in Schedule D of the Supplemental Account, should not be allowed and paid; (G) The claim of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, if any, should not be fixed and determined; (H) The Petitioner should not be permitted to distribute the net estate, after the payment of administration expenses and claims allowed, to the Estate of Vallee Felida a/k/a Vallee Poole, and in the absence of an appearance from said estate in this proceeding, that the net estate instead be deposited with the New York City Commissioner of finance to be held for the benefit of the Estate of Vallee Felida a/k/a Vallee Poole or the distributees or beneficiaries of said estate; (I) The Petitioner, upon fully complying with the Decree to be made in this proceeding, should not be released and discharged of and from any and all liability, responsibility and accountability with respect to the Petitioner’s acts and proceedings as Administrator as set forth and embraced in said account and the Court grant such other and further relief as it deems just and proper; Dated, Attested, and Sealed, March 1, 2018, HON. MARGARITA LOPEZ TORRES, Surrogate, Doreen A. Quinn, Chief Clerk; Joseph J. Borges, Esq., Attorney Firm: Cullen

LRaymond Advisers LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/11//17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 7014 13TH AVENUE, SUITE 202 BROOKLYN, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

HATZLUCHA IBRUCHA LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/08/2018.

Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 892 Bedford Avenue, #3 Brooklyn, NY 11205. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

BEC N CALL AUTO GROUP LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/28/18.

Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, PO BOX 23781, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

YENDE AK LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 12/14/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may & Dykman LLP, Address: 44 Wall Street, NY, NY 10005-2407, (212)701-4175. [NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you, and you or your attorney may request a copy of the full account from the petitioner or petitioner’s attorney.]

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Kings U.S. Bank, N.A. as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, N.A. as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Washington Mutual Asset-Backed Certificates WMABS Series 2007-HE2 Trust, Plaintiff AGAINST Marie Bonaventure, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 1/18/2018 and entered on 2/2/2018, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY on April 26, 2018 at 02:30 PM premises known as 958 East 83rd Street Brooklyn, NY 11236.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Kings, City and State of New York, BLOCK: 8019, LOT: 160. Approximate amount of judgment is $647,192.27 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 004835/2013. Bartholomew M. Verdirame, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF KINGS, AJ PARTNERS, LLC, PLAINTIFF, against, SUZIE BLACKSTOCK, et al., DEFENDANTS. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated December 11, 2017 and entered December 29, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at Room 224 of the Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, on the 26th day of April, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. those certain premises being in the County of Kings and State of New York known as 1246 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11203 and more particularly described as follows: Block 4949, Lot 23. Amount of judgment $196,071.63, plus interest, costs and attorneys fees. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of judgment, terms of sale and prior first mortgage. Index No.

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Notice of Formation of FAIR JOB HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/18/2017. LLC Address for process: 5030 KINGS HIGHWAY, BROOKLYN, N.Y. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the address of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Borngood Media LLC Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 01/24/2018. Off. loc.: Kings Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served & shall mail proc.: Adam Goodall & Rawley Bornstein, 210 Varet Street #401B Brooklyn, NY 11206.

Purp.: any lawful activities.

NRStar, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/28/17. Off. loc.: Kings Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served & shall mail proc.: Nandini Rajagopalan, 10 Plaza St. E., 7D, Brooklyn, NY 11238. Purp.: any lawful activities.

602349/2016. Joel Elliot Abramson, Esq., Referee. Lawrence & Walsh, P.C., Attorneys for Plaintiff, 215 Hilton Avenue, Post Office Box 1200, Hempstead, New York 11551.

SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF KINGS PENNYMAC CORP., Plaintiff against JAMES WESLEY NOEL A/K/A JAMES NOEL, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on February 13, 2018. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in Room 224 of the Kings County Courthouse, 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. on the 26th day of April, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn, County of Kings, City and State of New York.

Said premises known as 955 Crescent Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11208. (Block: 4529, Lot: 36) Approximate amount of lien $ 469,614.92 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 504307/2013.

Bruno F. Codispoti, Esq., Referee. Fein, Such & Crane, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, N.Y. 14614 (585) 232-7400 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: KINGS COUNTY WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff(s) vs. KARON BAKERWILLIAMS; ADRIAN WILLIAMS; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about February 7, 2018, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder in Room 224 of Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201. On April 19, 2018 at 2:30 pm. Premises known as 1550 EAST 91ST STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11236-5216 Block: 8274 Lot: 61 All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn, County of Kings, City and State of New York. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment $247,543.97 plus interest and costs. INDEX NO. 502725/2014 Bruno F. Codispoti, Esq., Referee ➔➔ Continued on page 13

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LEGAL NOTICES ➔➔ Continued from page 12 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Kings U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, 2006-3, Plaintiff AGAINST Cecilia Boodhoo, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 11/7/2014 and entered on 11/12/2014, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY on April 19, 2018 at 02:30 PM premises known as 293 Schenck Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11207. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Kings, City and State of New York, BLOCK: 3996, LOT: 104. Approximate amount of judgment is $793,304.94 plus interests and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 4390/08. Steve Cohen, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Kings US Bank National Association as Trustee for SASCO Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-WF3, Plaintiff AGAINST Victor Inwang, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 11/13/2014 and entered on 11/21/2014, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY on April 19, 2018 at 02:30 PM premises known as 31 Monaco Place Brooklyn, NY 11233. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Kings, City and State of New York, BLOCK: 1570, LOT: 2. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,049,420.70 plus interests and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 36334/2007. Scott Harris Klein, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF KINGS SRP 2012-4, LLC, Plaintiff, Against Index No.: 502964/2014 WILLIE HARRIS a/k/a WILLE FAY HARRIS, TRAVIS HARRIS, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered on 2/28/2018, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, in Room 224 of Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 on 4/26/2018 at 2:30 pm, premises known as 715 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn, County of Kings, City and State of New York, Block 03215 and Lot 0004. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $256,462.79 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 502964/2014. Joel Eliot Abramson, Esq., Referee.Richland & Falkowski, PLLC, 35-37 36th Street, 2nd Floor, ASTORIA, NY 11106 Dated: 3/2/2018 PB SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF KINGS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS FHA QUALIFIED TRUSTEE FOR RESCAP LIQUIDATING TRUST, Plaintiff against JEAN LEON LOUIS, MARC LOUIS, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on June 28, 2016. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in Room 224 of

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Approximate amount of lien $ 472,085.81 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 2758-13. Judy S. Mock, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, P.C. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street – Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 (914) 636-8900

persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; FRANKLIN A. SMALLS; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNITED NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT STATES OF AMERICA – INTERNAL COUNTY OF KINGS Wells Fargo Bank, REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK NA, Plaintiff AGAINST Samuel Salzberg; STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION Mindy Salzberg; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant AND FINANCE; NEW YORK CITY to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly E N V I RO N M E N TA L C O N T RO L dated December 13, 2017 I, the undersigned BOARD; NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT Referee will sell at public auction at the Kings ADJUDICATION BUREAU, ‘’JOHN DOE County Supreme Court, 360 Adams Street, #1’’ through ‘’JOHN DOE #12,’’ the last Room 224, Brooklyn, NY 11201 on April twelve names being fictitious and unknown 19, 2018 at 2:30PM, premises known as 1435 to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219. All that being the tenants, occupants, persons or certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the corporations, if any, having or claiming an inbuildings and improvements erected, situate, terest in or lien upon the premises, described lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn, in the complaint, Defendants. To the aboveCounty of Kings, City and State of New York, named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY Block 5664 Lot 60. Approximate amount of SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this judgment $336,777.74 plus interest and costs. action and to serve a copy of your answer, Premises will be sold subject to provisions of or, if the complaint is not served with this filed Judgment Index# 16128/2013. Randolph summons, to serve a notice of appearance on Jackson, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 the service of this summons, exclusive of Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New the day of service (or within 30 days after York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: March 6, the service is complete if this summons is 2018 52165 not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF States of America is made a party defendant, KINGS PENNYMAC CORP., Plaintiff the time to answer for the said United States -against- ANNA M. JOHNSON, CLIFFORD of America shall not expire until (60) days HODGE, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a after service of the Summons; and in case of Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered your failure to appear or answer, judgment herein and dated January 16, 2018, I, the un- will be taken against you by default for the dersigned Referee will sell at public auction relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE at the Kings County Courthouse 360 Adams OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF Street, Room 224, Brooklyn, NY on April 26, SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above 2018 at 2:30 p.m. premises situate, lying and caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to being in the Borough of Brooklyn, County of secure the sum of $645,000.00 and interest, Kings, City and State of New York, bounded recorded on September 30, 2010, in CRFN and described as follows: BEGINNING at 2010000329987, of the Public Records of the corner formed by the intersection of the KINGS County, New York, covering premnortherly side of Clarendon Road and the ises known as 249 ALBANY AVENUE, westerly side of East 45th Street; being a plot BROOKLYN, NY 11213. The relief sought in 71 feet by 18 feet by 71 feet by 18 feet. Block: the within action is a final judgment directing 4944 Lot: 14 Said premises known as 4423 the sale of the premises described above to CLARENDON ROAD, BROOKLYN, NY satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage deApproximate amount of lien $844,254.15 plus scribed above. KINGS County is designated interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject as the place of trial because the real property to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of affected by this action is located in said Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser respond to this summons and complaint by shall have no further recourse against the serving a copy of the answer on the attorney Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s for the mortgage company who filed this attorney. Index Number 510809/2014. foreclosure proceeding against you and filing BARTHOLOMEW M. VERDIRAME, the answer with the court, a default judgment ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates may be entered and you can lose your home.

LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 99 Powerhouse Speak to an attorney or go to the court where Road, First Floor, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF your property. Sending a payment to the NEW YORK COUNTY OF KINGS Plaintiff mortgage company will not stop the foredesignates KINGS as the place of trial situs closure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 249 THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF ALBANY AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING 11213 Block: 1370 Lot: 3 INDEX NO. THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: 513034/2017 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE February 26, 2018 Westbury, New York RAS LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE BORISKIN, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff BY: COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs. RHONDA IRINA DULARIDZE, ESQ. 900 Merchants MANSFIELD, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE Concourse, Suite 106 Westbury, NY 11590 OF THE ESTATE OF IMA L. SMALLS; any 516-280-7675 and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT or general or specific lien upon the real prop- COUNTY OF KINGS HSBC Bank USA, erty described in this action; such unknown National Association as Trustee for Nomura

Asset Acceptance Corporation, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series2007-1, Plaintiff AGAINST Luan Dzafa; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated November 24, 2014 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams Street, Room 224, Brooklyn, NY 11201 on April 19, 2018 at 2:30PM, premises known as 18 Brighton 4th Terrace, Brooklyn, NY 11235. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn, County of Kings, City and State of New York, Block: 7262 Lot: 30. Approximate amount of judgment $788,195.69 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 2136/2013. Steven Cohn, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: February 5, 2018 51771 STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF KINGS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WACHOVIA MORTGAGE, FSB, FORMERLY KNOWN AS WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB, Plaintiff, vs.

LEONARD A BOWE, et al., Defendants NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the office of the County Clerk of Kings County on August 10, 2017, I, Zvi Aryeh Storch, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on April 19, 2018 at Room 224 of the Kings County Courthouse, 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, County of Kings, State of New York, at 2:30 P.M., the premises described as follows: 515 Crescent Street Brooklyn, NY 11208 SBL No.: 4235-15 ALL THAT TRACT OF PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Borough of Brooklyn, County of Kings, City and State of New York The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 18085/12 in the amount of $603,421.25 plus interest and costs. Brittany J Maxon, Esq. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLPPlaintiff’s Attorney 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State St. Rochester, New York 14614 Tel.: 855-227-5072 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: KINGS COUNTY U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST; Plaintiff(s) vs.

IRIS URENA; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about January 24, 2018, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder in Room 224 of Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201. On April 19, 2018 at 2:30 pm. Premises known as 953 DUMONT AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11207 Block: 4064 Lot: 54 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn, County of Kings, City and State of New York. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment $268,271.17 plus interest and costs. INDEX NO. 513433/2015 Helene Blank, Esq., Referee SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF KINGS US BANK, N.A., V. SYED AHMED A/K/A A. SYED A/K/A AHMED SYED; ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY ➔➔ Continued on page 14

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Census 2020: Wake Up Call for New York and Black America ➔➔ Continued from page 2 which was unanimously supported by Black people. This political betrayal resulted in a reign of terror on the Black South, resulting in our mass exodus to the North, Midwest and West Coast. In the largest mass migration in US history, over 7 million Blacks evacuated the South from 1910 to1970, according to Isabel Wilkerson in her award winning work, The Warmth Of Other Suns.

A New, Devastating US Citizenship Question on 2020 Census Form !

Today in 2018, Black America is nearly 50 million strong, according to the US Census Bureau’s latest American Community Survey.

After 400 years, we are still struggling to assert our constitutional, civil and human rights, full US citizenship and “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” New York State with 3.6 million, has the largest Black population of any state in the nation. And New York, is at a critical juncture leading up to Census 2020.

State and City resources must be put in place now, before it is too late.

The Trump administration, on March 26, 2018, just added a question to the 2020 Census Form, without legally required pre-testing (last asked in 1950), which will likely trigger a massive Census undercount; and have devastating political, economic and social consequences for Black and other communities of color. To

LEGAL NOTICES ➔➔ Continued from page 13 GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 29, 2015, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Kings, wherein US BANK, N.A. is the Plaintiff and SYED AHMED A/K/A A. SYED A/K/A AHMED SYED; ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the KINGS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 360 ADAMS STREET, ROOM 224, BROOKLYN, NY 11201, on April 19, 2018 at 2:30PM, premises known as 2298 ATLANTIC AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY 11233: Block 1435, Lot 29:ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, COUNTY OF KINGS, CITY AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 21876/2012. Lee M. Huttner, Esq. - Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 106, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF KINGS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WACHOVIA MORTGAGE, FSB, FORMERLY KNOWN AS WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB, Plaintiff, vs.

LEONARD A BOWE, et al., Defendants NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the office of the County Clerk of Kings County on August 10, 2017, I, Zvi Aryeh Storch, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on April 19, 2018 at Room 224 of the Kings County Courthouse, 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, County of Kings, State of New York, at 2:30 P.M., the premises described as follows: 515 Crescent Street Brooklyn, NY 11208 SBL No.: 4235-15 ALL THAT TRACT OF PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Borough of Brooklyn, County of Kings, City and State of New York The premises are

paraphrase, the new question is, -- “Are you a US Citizen, yes or no ?”

America’s 50 million Black Diasporan population contains over 11 million Continental African, Caribbean and AfroLatino members. Any non-citizen whose papers, or relatives’ papers are not yet in order, will be highly skeptical about filling out a US census form, including this question; and submitting information to a federal agency, with President Trump’s Immigration raids raging all across America. And even if they don’t fill it out the form or the citizenship question, the Census Bureau still knows their address; and Census employees will be sent after them (or Immigration agents?) to complete the form.

Under penalty of federal law, fine and imprisonment, the Census Bureau should not share this information with any other agency. But today, we are living in a new, unpredictable national governmental climate.

A census undercount means less congressional, state legislative and city council seats; less federally funded programs and services; and less civil rights enforcement; on top of the political and plicy mega-shifts in Washington. Nationally, $675 billion a year in federals funds, services and programs are allocated using Census data, $ 7 trillion locked in by decennial census numbers for the entire decade. $53 billion a year in New York State and $20 billion a year in New York

City are in federal funds and programs. A 2020 undercount means major federal cuts, on top of Trump Administration federal tax and budget policies which have killed mortgage interest deductions and other benefits for New Yorkers. Also, civil rights and voting rights enforcement are heavily reliant on census counts to ascertain levels of racial and gender disparities and discrimination. A racial/gender undercount of protected classes will undermine the case for proof of discrimination.

The Trump-Republican controlled Congress cut the Census 2020 budget in half, from $14 billion in 2010 to $7 billion. It is imperative that New York State and New York City governments, the philanthropic and private sectors, provide substantial Census 2020 education and outreach resources now, or New York is headed for a vast undercount, with dire consequences. We are already projected to lose 1-2 more Congressional seats, from our present 27 seats down to 25 and a peak of 45 seats in 1940. New York, the Empire State, once had the largest Congressional delegation in America for 100 years. California passed us in 1970, Texas in 2000, and Florida in 2017. A minority/immigrant-based Census 2020 undercount, will mean political power, public services and civil rights enforcement reductions, at precisely the very time when our voices and agenda must be amplified, in today’s perilous public policy climate.

The Solution? The good news is that Black America now has a heads, some lead time, 18 months to counteract this massive political and economic attack on its national well-being and sustainability as the “nation within a nation” that we have been and are now. Many groups are beginning to awaken and organize towards Census 2020. We need every New Yorker to be counted in Census 2020, regardless of race, ethnicity, income, age, religion, gender, mobility, nationality, sexual orientation and immigration status. Black New Yorkers, among America’s historically, most undercounted groups, must do our part. Or, we will lessen our voices in the corridors of power; reduce our fair share of the blessings of liberty and by our negligence, betray the life chances of our future generations… ______________________ Dr. John Flateau is Professor of Public Administration and Political Science at Medgar Evers College, CUNY and director of its think tanks, the US Census Information Center and the DuBois Bunche Center For Public Policy. He has decades of executive experience with the US Census, redistricting, voting rights, campaigns and elections and is a thought leader, author and commentator on public affairs. Email: census2020info@ gmail.com.

sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 18085/12 in the amount of $603,421.25 plus interest and costs. Brittany J Maxon, Esq. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Plaintiff’s Attorney 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State St. Rochester, New York 14614 Tel.: 855-227-5072

along same and at right angles to East 56th Street, 40 feet to the easterly side of East 56th Street; Thence southerly along the easterly side of East 56th Street, 45 feet to the point or place of beginning. Said premises known as 5601/5603 Church Avenue a/k/a 181 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11203. (Block: 4682, Lot: 51). Approximate amount of lien $ 278,455.61 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 006251/13. Aaron Tyk, Esq., Referee. Law Office of Frank J. Haupel, PLLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 800 Westchester Avenue – Suite N-307 Rye Brook, N.Y. 10573 (914) 336-7454

to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated January 29, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in Room 224 of Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 on April 5, 2018 at 2:30PM, premises known as 551 Kosciuszko Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn, County of Kings, City and State of New York, Block 1603 Lot 163. Approximate amount of judgment $699,825.04 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 12021/2012. Charlene Brown, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: February 12, 2018 51969

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF KINGS, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. JEAN ROBERT SELAMY, JEAN GUY SELAMY, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on April 06, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Kings County Supreme Court, Room 224, 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY on April 19, 2018 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 1315 Troy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn, County of Kings, City and State of New York, Block 4978 and Lot 64. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 13825/09. Deborah Marshall, Esq., Referee Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, Peddy & Fenchel, P.C., 100 Garden City Plaza, Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF KINGS NATIONAL LOAN INVESTORS, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, Plaintiff against KWESI FRASER, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on December 21, 2015. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in Room 224 of the Kings County Courthouse, 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. on the 19th day of April, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn, County of Kings, City and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the corner formed by the intersection of the northerly side of Church Avenue, as legally opened and now existing, and the easterly side of East 56th Street; Running thence easterly along the northerly side of Church Avenue, 40 feet; Thence northerly parallel with East 56th Street, 45 feet 3 ¾ inches to the southerly side of Lot No. 20 on “Map of Rugby” Map No. 1446, filed August 2, 1904; Thence westerly

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: KINGS COUNTY FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”) A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; Plaintiff(s) vs. JAMES HOUSTON; MICHELLE JOHNSON; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about January 16, 2018, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder in Room 224 of Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, New York. On April 12, 2018 at 2:30 pm. Premises known as 1082 EAST 54TH STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11234 Block: 7757 Lot: 68 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn, County of Kings, City and State of New York. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment $211,688.70 plus interest and costs. INDEX NO. 502736/2016 Philip L. Kamaras, Esq., Referee NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF KINGS HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Indenture Trustee for First NLC Trust 2005-3, MortgageBacked Notes, 2005-3, Plaintiff AGAINST Elisha Johnson; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF KINGS U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff, Against Index No.: 6482/08 RICHARD BUCKHEIT, ESQ., AS PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF KINGS COUNTY ON BEHALF OF THE ESTATE OF GREGORY BISCOMBE, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered in the Kings County Clerk’s Office on 1/17/2018, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction in Room 224 of Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 on 4/12/2018 at 2:30 pm, premises known as 40 Weirfield Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in thein the Borough of Brooklyn, County of Kings, City and State of New York, and designated on the tax maps of the Kings County Treasurer’s Office as Block 3401 and Lot 24. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $723,250.09 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 6482/08. Angelique Moreno, Esq., Referee.

STIENE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. (Attorneys for Plaintiff), 167 Main Street, Northport, NY 11768 Dated: 1/26/2018 File Number: 201202875 TKS

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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month:

Five Steps We Can All Take to Protect Our Children

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rom the discovery of the 13 Turpin children in California to the conviction of the USA Gymnastics team doctor, child abuse has been making headlines – and leaving many feeling helpless--about how to prevent another tragedy.

In New York State, 65,000 children suffer abuse each year. In the U.S., five children die each day from injuries related to child abuse.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Tim Hathaway, Executive Director of Prevent Child Abuse New York (PCANY), says there are five key steps we can all take to better protect all children: 1. Build relationships with children in your life. Whether family members, neighbors or children you see at church, start a conversation. Then, Hathaway says, listen more than talk, ask open-ended questions, avoid judgment, pay attention to any behavior changes, know their friends and show you care about their world. Children need adults outside the home that they can trust.

2. Connect with people. Too often, we close the garage door behind us or stay glued to our phones – never speaking with our neighbors. Hathaway points out the abuse in California happened for years, right under peoples’ noses. He suggests getting to

know those living and working around you, walking your neighborhood, making eye contact in your building and starting friendly conversations.

3. Be aware of resources. Support local groups that are creating positive experiences for kids and families – whether through donations, volunteering or spreading the word.

Know where to go for support and be ready to direct others, if needed. New York State offers a free, confidential 24-hour helpline: 1-800-CHILDREN (or 1-800-244-5373). If you, or someone you know suspects child abuse, it can be reported at: 1-800-342-3720.

4. Vote – and hold elected leaders accountable. Ask what your local, state and federal representatives are doing to help children and families. Hathaway suggests signing online petitions, calling and writing legislators in support of policies and funding that help kids. Contact Jenn O’Connor at: joconnor@preventchildabuseny.org to schedule free advocacy training. And stay aware of issues by signing up for PCANY’s free e-newsletter at: preventchildabuseny. org.

5. Raise awareness through “Pinwheels for Prevention.” A pinwheel, Hathaway explains, represents carefree

childhood and serves as a national symbol for preventing child abuse. In 2017, over 200 groups created “Pinwheels for Prevention” gardens in public spaces across New York State to raise awareness. Talk to your town, club, school or sports program about joining the effort. Visit: preventchildabuseny.org for a free seed kit.

“We can all take these five steps to make our communities stronger and safer for children,” Hathaway says. “Every child deserves to grow up safe and happy. If we pledge to be more aware, share information and support organizations, policies and programs that benefit families, we can prevent child abuse in New York State.”

Throughout the month of April, events are planned across the state to raise awareness about child abuse prevention.

For a list, or for events in a specific city or region, contact Wendi Brandow at wbrandow@preventchildabuseny.org or 518.880.3587.

As the only statewide not-for-profit dedicated exclusively to preventing child abuse and neglect, Prevent Child Abuse New York has successfully advocated for policies that target root causes of abuse. Created in 1980, the organization also provides trainings across the state and works to build greater awareness about child abuse in our communities.

“Enough Is Enough,” says Mount Sinai’s Dr. Angela Diaz ■■

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Eradicating Child Abuse and Violence Should be a Priority!

By Connie Jones

ast Friday, the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center and World Childhood Foundation USA hosted a two-day conference focused on the impact of violence in childhood and adolescence on brain development and mental health.

Thought leaders, including leading scientists, clinicians, policymakers, funders, and advocates gathered from around the world to discuss the importance of focusing on practical strategies to raise awareness and investment in prevention, as well as education to end abuse and exploitation of children.

“Violence against children is a public health crisis of national significance.

Educators and others who interact with children and young people need to be able to identify the signs of children at risk,” said Dr. Angela Diaz, MD, PhD, MPH, Director of the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center.

Dr. Diaz is the Director of the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center, a unique program that provides high quality, comprehensive, integrated, interdisciplinary primary care, sexual and reproductive health, mental health, dental and health

education services to teens-all for free to those without insurance. The Center has an emphasis on wellness and prevention. Under her leadership, the Center has become the largest adolescent specific health center in the U.S., serving each year more than 11,000 vulnerable and disadvantaged youth, including those who are uninsured and lack access to health services. This program addresses health disparity and aims for health equity.

“This problem is a health problem because trauma has a measurable impact on a child or young person’s physical health, mental health, and wellbeing. Psychological stress in childhood affects physical health, and not just and emotional health throughout a person’s life. Trauma to individuals also affects society’s wellbeing, because individuals who experience trauma may be less able to participate in school or in the workforce,” Dr. Diaz further elaborated.

“Also, children need access to safe spaces where they can disclose their experiences.

This is very hard for them – think of how the ‘me too’ movement has shown how difficult it is for adult women to disclose their sexual harassment. It is massively more difficult for children and youth. We’re just bringing attention to it, more than in the past. And

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between incidents demonstrating that their lives – and the lives of their children – are not valued and are in danger.

On Tuesday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, State Attorney General Jeff Landy announced that there would be no charges filed against the officers who took the life of Alton Sterling, 37 in 2016. The decision was not a surprise to most of Sterling’s community members, considering that the Justice Department had declined to charge federal civil rights charges and because, as one resident said, “This is Baton Rouge.”

Officers Blane Salamoni and Howie

Lake II responded to a call reporting a man threatening someone with a gun outside a convenience store. The officers claim that he did have a loaded .38-caliber handgun in his right pocket, but witnesses say he was not reaching for it when he was shot and the video of the incident sparked national outrage. The video shows Sterling being told to place his hands on the hood of a car. He does not comply, is tackled to the ground by officers, one of whom yells out that Sterling has a gun. In seconds, six bullets, three in chest and three in his back, had riddled his body. Law enforcement officials said a toxicology report claimed Sterling had multiple drugs in his system. They did not say why

we’re bringing it to the attention of policy makers and government.”

Approximately 676,000 children in the U.S. were victims of abuse and neglect in 2016, and about 1,750 children died from this abuse and neglect – nearly five children each day. And, while little is known about the true number of children who are sexually exploited and trafficked in the U.S., the U.S. Department of Justice estimates around 10,000 to 20,000 each year (some experts believe that these numbers understate the magnitude of this problem).

The event culminated in a panel discussion focused identifying innovative solution across sectors to enact change and action to combat educate about childhood and adolescent violence. Ashley Smith-Juarez, National Director, Clinton Foundation moderated the discussion which included panelists Irfan Hasan, Program Director, The New York Community Trust; Tim Lisante, Phd, Superintendent, NYC Department of Education; Audrey Wilson, Senior Director, NYC Dept. of Probation; Joseph Chiarella, MD, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of New York; David Hansell, Commissioner, New York City Administration for Children’s Services; Michael Sheldrick, Vice President,

Global Policy and Government Affairs, Global Citizen.

For more information about Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center and its efforts to combat child abuse as adolescent violence you can visit: http://www. mountsinai.org/patient-care/service-areas/ adolescent-health-centeror follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

Dr. Diaz is the Jean C. and James W. Crystal Professor in Adolescent Health and Professor of Pediatrics and Preventive Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine.

After earning her medical degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, she completed her post-doctoral training at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and subsequently received a master’s in public health from Harvard University and Ph.D. in Epidemiology from Columbia University.

he wasn’t tased in response to a perceived threat. The very next day Philando Castille was murdered in a car while his girlfriend and her 3-year old daughter looked on.

A week ago in Houston, Texas, another Black body was added to the list of those taken by police bullets. Danny Ray Thomas, 34, was killed by a deputy sheriff “fearing for his safety,” as the unstable young man approached the officer with his pants around his ankles. Thomas was reportedly fighting with another man in an intersection after talking to himself and hitting vehicles that passed him by. The deputy, Cameron Brewer, yelled for Thomas to halt his approach and then fired a shot into his chest, killing him.

Witnesses to the shooting were

incredulous, assuming that Thomas was in danger of being shot, but not of having his life taken in a split-second. In video taken of the incident we can hear bystanders yelling at the officer, asking why he shot Thomas and why he did not use a taser. According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez the department is “studying” whether or not to use them. Yes, in 2018. Gonzalez said that Brewer, who is a Black officer, did have a taser and had been trained in the use of nonlethal force. He also said that Brewer had just that day been issued a body-cam , but that it captured no footage, as it was in the patrol car being charged.

Relatives say that Thomas had been despondent after his wife drowned their two young children in a bathtub two years ago.

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