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February is "Black History Month." In this issue we feature the African Burial Ground. (see page 4) In this issue we feature "Harlem Restaurant Week."

This is a great time to sample some of the restaurants in Harlem. Harlem has more than 100 eat-in restaurants in East, West and Central Harlem. (see pages 12-13 for participating businesses and restaurants offering specials starting March 1st.)

NNPA President Ben Chavis outlines the Bloomberg's spending of more than $3.5 million dollars in the Black Press and his plan for Black America. This is the first time I have heard of a presidential candidate outlining a specific plan for Black America, while acknowledging what was taken from our communities and how our communities have been up against some real economic disadvantages. Harlem News is a member of the NNPA and we are running these Bloomberg ads..Thank you Mr. Bloomberg. (see page 3) Check out our website: www.harlemcommunitynews. com. You can read past issues of the Harlem Community News.

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MIKE BLOOMBERG Dear Reader, Thank you for taking the time to learn about The Greenwood Initiative.

As someone who has been very lucky in life, I often say my story would only have been possible in America — and that’s true. But I also know that because of the artificial barriers of discrimination, my story likely would have turned out very differently if I had been Black, and that more Black Americans of my generation would have ended up with far more wealth, had they been white.

Building Generational Wealth for Black Families is Critical. That’s why I launched The Greenwood Initiative in Tulsa last month. I visited the site of the Black Wall Street Massacre, where a white mob decimated the prosperous community of Greenwood. It is to the memory of the lost lives and promise of Greenwood that we’ve dedicated The Greenwood Initiative: a plan to address the systematic bias that has kept Black Americans from building wealth.

THE GREENWOOD PLAN WILL: • Create 1 million new Black homeowners • Double the number of new Black-owned businesses • Invest $70 billion in the country’s 100 most disadvantaged neighborhoods

Fixing the System for Black Families. When I was mayor of New York, I was proud to take on the systematic inequality that held back too many New Yorkers. We increased education funding, built 650 new schools and raised Black graduation rates to record highs. We led an ambitious effort to reduce poverty and managed the largest amount of affordable housing in the nation. And as President, I will work even more aggressively to combat inequality nationwide.

Join me in ending the systemic inequality that has held Black Americans back for too long!

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I understand that undoing generations of systematic discrimination won’t happen overnight, but we can make progress with a clear vision and a comprehensive plan. I’ve included a pamphlet along with this letter that lays out my plan. When I’m President, implementing The Greenwood Initiative will be a top priority.

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New York’s 17th Century African Burial Ground on Wall Street By: Erin Lewenauer

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ne of the most important archaeological finds of our time is New York’s African Burial ground: the nation’s earliest and largest known African-American cemetery. For years it was hidden and violated, but holds the remains of New York City’s African and African-American pioneers and represents their significant history.

According to historical records, the first person of African descent to arrive in Manhattan was Jan (Juan) Rodrigues who was with the navigators, traders, pirates, and fisherman who boldly crossed the Atlantic as free men during the era of slavery. Rodrigues was a free black sailor from Santo Domingo (now the

Dominican Republic), who arrived in 1613 and set up a trading post with the native Lenape people on the island of Manhattan.

The first enslaved Africans arrived in what was then called New Amsterdam in 1625 as workers for the Dutch West India Company whose profits relied on slave labor for the fur trade and later slave trade.

Along with European merchants and sailors, Africans developed the early colony throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. Africans were an important 20 percent of the city’s population in the 18th century.

Under Dutch rule, African slaves built New York City. They cleared land for farms and shore areas for docks as well as broadened

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former Native American trails (Broad Way) to accommodate horse-drawn vehicles. The first community of free blacks emerged during the worst fighting of the Dutch and Indian War. In 1644, 11 enslaved men were freed and granted farmland in the dangerous frontier territory North of New Amsterdam.

This spanned the “Negro frontier” and “land of the blacks”: the Central region of Manhattan extending from Canal St. to 34th St. In 1653, upon Governor Peter Stuyvesant’s orders, the colony’s slaves helped to build the most famous fortification: The Wall (Wall St.). In 1658 the same laborers constructed the region’s first highway connecting New Amster-

dam with the island’s second largest village: the “road to New Haarlem”. In 1664 the English conquered the Dutch colony and New Amsterdam became New York. The English rescinded many rights for free blacks including the right to own land and, shut out of churchyards within the city, a separate burial ground for Africans developed. The ground eventually covered 5 city blocks and held 20,000 burials.

In 1975, the African Burial land was subdivided and sold for house lots. In the 20th Century it became New York’s government center. Its existence was forgotten until an archaeological excavation in 1991 in preparation for construction of a federal office building.

The African Burial Ground was designated a New York City Historic District and a National Landmark in 1993 and in 2003 some 10,000 participated in the “Rites of Ancestral Return” and re-interred the remains in a hand-carved wooden coffins from Ghana along with nearly 8,000 personal handwritten messages from the living to the African ancestors were also buried.

In 2006, the African Burial ground was proclaimed a national monument and in 2007 the African Burial ground National Monument became the first National Monument dedicated to Africans of early New York and Americans of African descent: a sacred space honoring their memory, work, and lives.

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Queens Upcoming Events FREE Recurring events in Queens: York College (94-20 Guy R Brewer Blvd): Every Tuesday, 6:00pm York College Jazz Workshop with Professor Mark Adams M.S. 216 (64-20 175th Street): Every Wednesday, 6:00pm American Sign Language Class for Adults Now Until March 22 8:00-4:00pm Art in the Garden: Recollections: Highlights from our Permanent Collection See select works from the first ten years of exhibitions in QBG’s art gallery. 4350 Main Street. FREE drop-ins.

Now Until December 2020 Jay Jaxon: 40 Years of Fashion Design Brilliance The Jay Jaxon exhibition celebrates the life of Queens native, Jay Jaxon as an American Fashion Designer, Haute Couture Designer, and Costume Designer. Further, it restores the history of Jaxon by displaying artifacts and objects from his personal design archives as well as primary sources from the research of fashion scholar and guest curator Rachel Fenderson. QHS. 143-35 37th Avenue. FREE.

February 21 8:00pm SaaWee: New Ritual Performed by Sita Chay (Latin Grammy winning violinist based in New York) and Jihye Kim (provocative percussionist based in London), SaaWee’s New Ritual performance strives to embrace the wounds of current society and heal through ritualistic performance, incorporating Korean shaman rhythm, Korean mask dance movements, and contemporary languages created through violin.

Flushing Town Hall. 13735 Northern Blvd. $18.

February 22 2:00-4:00pm Winter Wellness: Root Remedies for Detox & Digestion The Winter Wellness Workshop Series teaches how to make herbal remedies to support wellness and health during the winter season. In “Root Remedies for Detox & Digestion,” learn how to make a herbal tincture using the roots of herbs and how ‘bitters’ boost the immune system by helping to remove toxins. QBG 43-50 Main Street. $30.

February 22 9:00-10:00am NYRR Open Run: Crocheron Park NYRR Open Run is a FREE, volunteer-led running/walking program that meets at the same time and place every week. Everyone

is welcome, even dogs on leashes and strollers. All you have to do is show up! 33rd Road and 215th Place. FREE with registration.

February 23 1:00-2:30pm Outdoor Skills: Animal Tracking In this program, learn how to identify animal tracks to understand animal behavior.

All programs are family-friendly but are recommended for ages 8 years and older. Golden Bond. Crocheron Park. FREE. February 23 7:00pm EtM: Dhegrae & Digression EtM Con Edison composer-in-residence, Sheree Clement presents the world premiere of a new work commissioned by vocal duo Dhegrae & Digression, in a setting of poems by Phillis Levin. A wildly imaginative program curated

by Lucy Dhegrae and Ariadne Greif, who are Dhegrae & Digression.

Flushing Town Hall. 13735 Northern Blvd. FREE with RSVP. February 23 2:00-4:00pm Watercolor Workshop: In the Greenhouse Learn the basic techniques of painting with watercolors with artist Chemin Hsiao.

This class will feature an exclusive peek inside QBG’s Greenhouse and will use plants wintering there as inspiration. 43-50 Main Street. $30.

February 23 2:00-4:00pm Screening: Sorry to Bother You This 2018 dark comedy follows a young African-American telemarketer who adopts a white accent to succeed at his job.

This imaginative film is a sharp critique not only on racial tensions but also on capitalism in America. Lewis H Latimer House. 34-41 137th Street. FREE.

February 25 2:00pm Akeelah and the Bee Watch the movie “Akeelah and the Bee” – A young girl from South Los Angeles tries to make it to the National Spelling Bee at Queens Library. 8911 Merrick Blvd. FREE. February 26 5:30pm Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am: Documentary Film Screening And Director’s Q&A This artful and intimate documentary on legendary storyteller Toni Morrison examines her life, her works, and the powerful themes she has confronted

throughout her literary career. Ms. Morrison leads an assembly of her peers, critics, and colleagues on an exploration of race, history, America, and the human condition.

Queens Library. 89-11 Merrick Blvd. FREE. February 26 6:00-8:00pm Black History Month Celebration Celebrate African American Heritage at the Helen Marshall Community Center at Queens Borough Hall.

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February 21 7:00-8:00pm Micha Musica Concert The Public Theater’s Mobile Unit and Joe’s Pub will be once again in collaboration on their yearly In Transit tour series with the amazing band MICHA Música. This year, MICHA has been playing her nylon-string guitar that her abuelo gave to her father, inhaling new rhythms, learning favorite boleros and rancheras, and writing new tunes. In this intimate concert, she is mining deep into Latin American rhythms, memory and language.

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February 21,28 Mar 6 10:00-12:00pm Workshop: Written in the Body NNY invites you to the “Written in the Body” workshop guided by the poet Claudia Prado and the artist Sol Aramendi. In this workshop we will explore the characteristics of our moving body through creative writing and image making. As part of the workshop each participant will produce a writing and an image. Queens Library Langston Hughes located at 100-01 Northern Blvd. FREE.

February 23 2:00-5:00pm My Word(s) These are the tool I trust, Exhibition Opening Please join for the opening of the Community Partnership Exhibition My Word(s) – These are the tools I trust*, an installation of Flash Story Poems created by participants of the Free Verse Poetry Workshops held in the waiting rooms of the New York City Department of Probation.

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With No Clear Front Runner, Bloomberg Spends $3.5 Million With the Black Press

By Hazel Trice Edney and Hamil Harris

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ormer New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg has just made Black History. The presidential candidate who has been running his campaign through television ads and private meetings this week spent a historic amount of money with Black newspapers - $3.5 million.

“Of all the presidential candidates in the 2020 election, Mike Bloomberg just made the largest single political ad buy in the history of the NNPA,” said Dr. Ben Chavis, president/CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) in an interview with the Trice Edney News Wire. “The money has already been distributed and it’s running in our newspapers right now.”

Chavis says the money will be broken down among NNPA member newspapers in states that hold primaries on Super Tuesday and beyond. Super Tuesday states include Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, and Virginia.

“It’s a national ad buy and over 129 of our newspapers will benefit from that,” Chavis said. “What it shows is that the Bloomberg campaign is taking the Black vote seriously and it’s taking the Black Press seriously.”

NNPA, which turns 80 in March, has a membership of more than 200 Blackowned newspapers around the country. A longstanding grievance aired by the organization is that Democratic candidates and the Democratic National Convention has tend-

During his speech in Tulsa, Bloomberg ed to take Black newspapers and the Black voters who read them, for granted.This is despite the fact that African-Americans vote for Democratic presidential candidates 95 percent of the time.

While Chavis was clear that that NNPA does not endorse candidates, dollars spent in Black newspapers and with Black media are often seen as the sign of a candidate who is serious about Black issues.

“NNPA is a 501-C6; so we don’t endorse,” said Chavis. “But our member newspapers, they have the freedom to endorse whatever candidate they feel will best serve Black America. But I’d just like to note for Black history sake since this is Black History Month, that Mike Bloomberg just made Black history.”

Biden has long been thought to be the front runner in the Black community, especially because of his faithful service as vice president to President Barack Obama. But it is clear that Bloomberg’s strategy is to meet him head on. While Biden has yet to lay out a Black agenda, Bloomberg, on Jan. 19, held a meeting in Tulsa, Oklahoma to lay out his Black economic agenda.

Ron Busby, president/CEO of the U. S. Black Chambers Inc. confirmed that he attended that meeting at the invitation of the Bloomberg campaign.

“It did include an economic agenda for African-Americans. And it was very close to the U. S. Black Chambers’ economic agenda from increasing the number of Black-owned businesses to increasing

apologized for the controversial “stop and frisk” used by the NYPD while he was Ben Chavis, CEO/President NNPA

the number of deposits into Black banks, increase the number of African American homeowners, increase the number of contracts awarded to Black businesses by the federal government - all issues pertaining to improving the economic agenda for Black people,” Busby recalled. “I think at the end of the day he is very open to improving conditions for Black people.”

Stressing that the USBC is a non-profit and cannot endorse candidates, Busby says he has had no such meeting with Biden.

“Our plan is to meet with all of the candidates to discuss what they plan to do with Black folks.”

According to the Associated Press, at the Tulsa meeting, Bloomberg “spoke out against an American history of race-based economic inequality from slavery to segregation to redlining, and outlined a proposal aimed at increasing the number of blackowned homes and businesses. The plan includes a $70 billion investment in the nation’s most disadvantaged neighborhoods.”

“We can resolve our most pressing problems if we have the right leader to turn innovative ideas into reality,” Bowser said in a Jan 30th tweet. “Mike Bloomberg is a problem-solver with a proven track record of getting things done. He’s a mentor & friend & I’m proud to endorse him for President.”

the mayor of New York City. Bloomberg went to Tulsa to commemorate the 1921 race riots in Tulsa where African-American business owners were killed and their shops burned in one of the worse race riots in US history.

“For hundreds of years, America systematically stole Black lives, Black freedom and Black labor,” Bloomberg told the audience. . “A theft of labor and a transfer of wealth - enshrined in law and enforced by violence.”

Bloomberg also unveiled his “Greenwood Initiative” that calls for: The creation of 1 million new Black homeowners in the next decade; the creation of 100,000 new

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Black-owned businesses in ten years; the investment of $70 billion in 100 of America’s most disadvantaged neighborhoods.

While former President Barack Obama has not endorsed any candidate, Bloomberg has launched an ad campaign promoting his connection with Obama that starts with a news clip featuring his words from 2013. “At a time when Washington is divided in old ideological battles, he shows us what can be achieved when we bring people together to seek pragmatic solutions,” Obama says about Bloomberg in the 30-second political ad.

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● Harlem Shake (100 W. 124th St): Fri, 7-10pmOpen Mic with Live Musicians ● Mist Harlem (46 W. 116th St): Th starting at 8pm- Live Music; Fri, 10pm-2am- Live Jazz ● Lenox Sapphire (314 Lenox Ave): Th starting at 7-11pm- Live Jazz ● Chez Lucienne (308 Lenox Ave): Fri & Sat, 7-10pm- Live Blues ● Savanna Raes Harlem (2070 ACP Jr. Blvd): Fri, 9-11pm- : Live R&B and Soul ● Maison Harlem (341 Saint Nicholas Ave.): Sun 5-8pm, Live Jazz Vocalist Lady Leah ● Red Rooster (310 Malcolm X Blvd) Mon (Hip Hop); Tues (Live Blues); Thur-Sun (Live Jazz),starting at 7:30pm ● El San Juan Restaurant (1429 5th Ave) Sun 11am-4pm (Sunday Brunch with DJ music)

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Now Until June 21 We the People: Disrupting Silence: A Long Walk to Freedom Harlem Needle Arts presents We the People: Disrupting Silence: A Long Walk to Freedom a newly displayed public art exhibition in Colonel Young Charles Triangle.

The series by crochet artist Nacinimod Deodee pays tribute to the sacrifices of the African Diaspora, who suffered the atrocity of enslavement and disenfranchisement.

152nd and 153rd streets between Adam Clayton PowellJr. Blvd and Macombs Pl. The exhibit is FREE and open to the public.

Month of February Black Renaissance at the Africa Center Attend this month-long Celebration Of Global Black On The Centennial Of The Harlem Renaissance at the Africa Center. Join for classes with Gaza, Palestine, on Black solidarity/ political relationships with the Middle East, AFro-Latinx film screenings, and more.

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February 20 6:00-8:00pm The New York Urban League Invites You To Join Us For The Launch Of Our Centennial The New York Urban League invites you to 100 Stories of Black New York featuring the stories of 106th Mayor David N. Dinkins and QPL President & CEO Dennis Walcott.

There will be a panel discussion on The Importance of Storytelling to the Civil Rights Struggle Then and Now. New York Historical Society. 170 Central Park West. FREE with registration.

February 20 6:0010:00pm Meet in Harlem: I Remember Harlem Though arguably no other New York City neighborhood has generated as many conflicting representations as Harlem, one singular documentary stands out: I Remember Harlem, directed and produced by legendary filmmaker William Miles. Miles’ epic lovingly renders the diverse, 350-year history of Harlem as both a living, breathing neighborhood and as the cultural hub of African-American life. Aaron Davis Hall. 129 Convent Avenue at West 135th Street. FREE with RSVP. February 20 6:00-8:00pm The Color of Power Exhibition Program: Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez & Shawn Martinbrough Please join this exhibition program where CCCADI will delve into the world of Black comics to explore the depths and nuances of this famed genre. On this occasion, join guest curator, Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez in dialogue-conversation with critically-acclaimed comics creator, artist, and author, Shawn Martinbrough. 120 East

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February 20 6:00pm Cocktails & Cinema: Bakoso: Afrobeats of Cuba Cocktails & Cinema is a quarterly social featuring premiere and advance screenings of Black world cinema. Each event is preceded by a reception with light hors d’oeuvres, wine/beer, featuring a live DJ set by Bembona and following the screening a film talk back. Apollo Theater. 253 W 125th Street. $23.

February 21 6:00-8:30pm Black History Month: Jazz and Swing with the Harlem Swing Dance Society Join for a Black History Month special event as we celebrate Harlem’s most famous dance genre with The Lindy Hop. You will start off with a dance lesson and continue with the Swinging Harlem Jazz & Dance Combo Band! We will be dancing and hopping to some legendary Harlem jazz greats. Pelham Fritz Rec Center. 18 Mount Morris Park West. FREE. February 21 12:00-3:00pm Malcolm X Remembered Curated from the Schomburg Center’s archives, this pop-up exhibition will feature handwritten notes, rarely seen photos, and historic papers from the civil rights leader. Attendees are invited to take part in our oral history project, which includes sharing how Malcolm X’s words have made an impact on your life. 515 Malcolm X Blvd.

FREE with RSVP. February 21 6:00-8:00pm Oscar Sanders at the Sisters Uptown Bookstore Award-winning author/poet/filmmaker/spoken word performer Oscar Sanders launches his social justice spoken word book Exposing Politics: A Collection of Poetry at Sisters Uptown Bookstore and Cultural Center. Oscar Sanders will perform a set of portions of his book in ten (10) different characters “Oscar Sanders is the Dick Gregory and Paul Mooney of spoken word” Playwrights Horizon says, Exposing Politics is a poignant meditation

of the troubling state of American Politics.” Refreshments will be served.

1942 Amsterdam Avenue at 156th St. FREE. February 21 7:00-9:00pm The Standing On The Corner Art Ensemble Explore the transformative quality of sound in a two-night performance series inspired by the latest inHarlem exhibition Dozie Kanu: Function. On the second evening, New York City-based collective The Standing On The Corner Art Ensemble performs live in an abstract dialogue with the works on view. The performances also feature a playlist curated by exhibiting artist Dozie Kanu. Studio Museum. 429 W 127th Street.

FREE with RSVP. February 21 7:00pm Shape up: Gay in a Black Barbershop The groundbreaking document Shape Up: Gay in the Black Barbershop, Directed by Derrick L. Middleton, will be screened FREE of charge in Aaron Davis Hall. The screening will be followed by a thought provoking live panel discussion hosted by the podcast “No Daze Off.” 129 Convent Ave. February 22 1:00-2:00pm Dozie Kanu: Function On a guided tour of Dozie Kanu: Function at Studio Museum 127, explore the relationship between form and function.

Engage in a dialogue across materials and objects as you consider the boundaries between art and utilitarian design.

Adults, families, and kids of all ages are welcome!

Studio Museum. 429 W 127th Street. FREE with RSVP. February 22 7:30-10:00pm Burlesque: The Sweet Spot Get ready to experience the world’s best performance poets, sultry burlesque dancers, live music, comedy and the most electrified host you have ever seen. Brilliantly weaving satire, artistry and current top 40 hits, this is 21st century burlesque at its best! Harlem Stage. 150 Convent Ave. February 24 6:00pm Staged Reading of

Why No Goodbye?

Based on true events, Pamela L. Laskin captures the anguished survival of a 13-year-old boy after he is abandoned by his refugee family in war-torn Myanmar…. In breathtaking free verse, Laskin explores the heart of this uneducated, desperate man-child as he struggles with feelings of betrayal and rage, all while experiencing the aching confusion of new love. Aaron Davis Hall. 129 Convent Ave. FREE with RSVP. February 25 6:00pm Conversations in Black: On Power, Politics, and Leadership City College Center for the Arts and the City College of New York Black Studies Program presents a special book talk with veteran Journalist and talk show Host Mr. Ed Gordon. The Book Talk is a celebration of Mr. Gordon’s newest book “Conversations in Black: On Power, Politics, and Leadership.” Aaron Davis Hall. 129 Convent Ave. FREE with RSVP. February 25 6:00-9:00pm Afritete: Launch into the Future Join for an immersive experience to roll out CCCADI’s new brand and lines of work. Enjoy interactive booths and delicious food representing the rich and varied manifestations of our community. Party to the beats of DJ Sabine Blaizin, Underground Horns, and much more. Dress to impress! 120 East 125th Street. FREE. February 25 7:00pm Musicians and Methods of Self Care Join the National Jazz Museum in Harlem as musicians and music lovers for an opportunity to learn from other musicians and professionals how they find ways to take better care of themselves. This talk will feature several multi-dimensional musicians who are practicing yoga, tai chi, meditation and other wellness practices in their daily lives. They will share how they have made self-care a priority and how they manage to maintain their practice while keeping up a busy performance schedule.

58 W 129th Street. FREE.

February 27 7:00-9:30pm Celebration of Dominican Music with Dante Cucurullo Through the lens of Dominican composer, percussionist, and educator Dante Cucurullo, the ADCA Orchestra celebrates its 10th Anniversary and the 40 years of existence of the Association of Dominican Classical Artists. The concert is a tribute to Dominican music and will feature the premiere of a commissioned work to celebrate this special occasion. Aaron Davis Hall. 129 Convent Ave. FREE with RSVP. February 27 4:00-7:30pm “I Get My Thing in Action”: Teaching in the Age of the Black Super Hero/ Shero The evening will include a wine reception, special curator-led tour, and presentations in cultural comic art making, and on the successful incorporation of comics and graphic novels featuring people of color into the K-12 curriculum.

Educators will receive free curriculum materials, and information about CCCADI’s Teaching Living Cultures (TLC) K-12 Arts Education programs.

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FREE. February 27 7:30pm An American Experiment The American Experiment Final Showcase (Feb 27–29, 2020) reflects on and synthesizes themes we’ve explored over the past year of experimental programming. The filmmakers featured in the Final Showcase challenge and expanded genre, ethnography-making, imagined futures, and internet-era moving images. This shorts program, with work by Cauleen Smith, Jacolby Satterwhite, Kevin Jerome Everson, and Lawrence Andrews, showcases the multitudes of and natural overlaps between cultural production, alternative art spaces, and black experiences. Programmed

by Emily Apter and Annie Horner. Maysles Cinema.

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ehman Center for the Performing Arts and GOYA FOODS presents the return of GRUPO NICHE for a dazzling concert to celebrate their 40th Anniversary on Saturday, March 7th, 2020 at 8pm. One of the world’s most popular Salsa groups, Grupo Niche is known for both up tempo and vigorous dance music as well as slower-paced salsa romántica numbers. Musical director Maestro José Aguirre oversees every smallest detail in keeping with the Grupo Niche style created by the late Maestro Jairo Varela.

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is on the campus of Lehman College/ CUNY at 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, NY 10468. Tickets for GRUPO NICHE on Saturday,

d’oeuvres reception will start at 6:30pm. VIP tickets include the reception and the best seats in the house.

Sponsored by Havana Café Restaurant and Goya Foods.

Lehman Center is accessible by #4 or D train to Bedford Park Blvd. and is off the Saw Mill River Parkway and the Major Deegan Expressway. Low-cost on-site parking available for $5.

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March 7th, 2020 at 8pm are VIP*$100, $65, $60, $55, $45 and can be purchased by calling the Lehman Center box office at 718-960-8833 (Monday through Friday, 10am–5pm, and beginning at 4pm on the day of the concert), or through online access at www.LehmanCenter. org. *VIP Reception: The Havana Café, Goya Foods and Lehman Center special VIP pre-concert wine & hors

formed in Cali, Colombia in 1980 by songwriter, vocalist, arranger, and producer Jairo Varela, who began his music career at age eight with the group La Timba. Comprised of young musicians from the state of Chocó, Grupo Niche was conceived as new, alternative salsa with a more international style and flavor.

Their first album, 1980’s Al Pasito, put Colombia on the map of the world of salsa. As

Jairo Varela broke away from existing musical structures, he also took on Afro-centric issues in all their social and ethnic implications, singing to his homeland, Chocó -its problems, its marginality, and its poverty. The group’s second album release, Querer es Poder contained their first hit song “Buenaventura y Caney” which led to their first US tour in 1981. Their 1984 release, No Hay Quinto Malo, went gold and featured what has become their signature song, “Cali Pachanguero” which Billboard has called “one of the greatest Latin songs of all time.” The critically acclaimed Triunfo (also titled Se Pasó) was released the following year on the New York Latin Records label and went gold with popular hits like “Ana Milé” and

“Del Puente Pa’alla”. After much success in Colombia, Grupo Niche soon earned international fame and in 1986 became the first Colombian orchestra to perform at Madison Square Garden, playing at the World Salsa Festival.

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is supported, in part, with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council.

The 2019-2020 Season is also made possible through the sponsorships by Goya Foods, The New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Department, the New York State Council on the Arts, Con Edison, The Hyde and Watson Foundation, Havana Café, and the Friends of Lehman Center.

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grow to show how rich in quality, variety and innovation our restaurants are as we continue to shine a spotlight on Harlem as a premier culinary destination in Manhattan,” said Nikoa Evans Hendricks, Executive Director of Harlem Park to Park. “This collaborative effort takes us one step closer by combining our efforts with the backing of the city and state,” she concluded.

The ten year old program started with less than 10 participants and focused only on central Harlem, where there was the highest concentration of notable restaurants. With the participation of almost 80 restaurants representing all of Harlem today, Harlem is cementing its place in the culinary landscape as a neighborhood where a waitress from South Carolina could become the owner of a legendary restaurant that would take care of generations of her family (Sylvia’s); where immigrant brothers could turn a

familial ginger juice recipe into a nationally distributed brand and accompanying café concept (Ginjan); where new ideas in food and flavors have taken root – from JJ Johnson’s innovative rice bowl concept at Fieldtrip to chef table spaces that are attracting rave reviews from top food critics (Belle Harlem, Reverence). “Along its many restaurant rows, one can find creations by celebrity chefs, next to legacy businesses, next to global flavors and more. We are trending in all the right ways and Harlem Restaurant Week is a very interesting assortment of dining experiences and a great snapshot of all the things happening now and leading us into the future of food and culture,” said Curtis Archer, President of Harlem, Community Development Corporation.

Diners will have an opportunity to try global cuisines next to traditional fare and discover new gems, like Chef

Pierre Thiem’s well received Teranga, the wonderful and newly reopened Chaiwali that was awarded a star by Pete Wells of the New York Times, Matthew Trebek’s Oso, recently awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand and East Harlem foodie darling, Mountainbird, among so many others. There are breakfast options from places like Harlem Shake and newly arrived Zaro’s, late kitchen dining options from favorites like the popular salon style bar and restaurant Ruby’s Vintage and 67 Orange Street, Harlem’s first craft cocktail bar. The week also has unique features including $10 and below meal deals and offerings from retailers like Harlem’s premier gift shop NiLu’s curated list of makers and products.

As Harlem’s retail culture continues to grow, Harlem Restaurant Week supports local retail businesses by providing the platform as a means for retailers to present cross promotions

with participating restaurants.

Cultural programming adds an additional nuance to the Harlem Restaurant Week experience.

“Harlem is a blend of neighborhoods that creates a beautiful mix of culture, history and cuisine, making it a truly unique part of Manhattan,” said LaChena Clark, Bradhurst Merchants Association.

“We are thrilled to have this unique neighborhood recognized on such a large scale,” said Carey King of Uptown Grand Central whose member restaurant Uptown Vegan will be among the restaurants offering tastings for $5.

“East Harlem continues to grow and develop it’s dining scene with newcomers like authentic Spanish tapas and wine at GAUDir and Joy Burger.

Also the iconic Patsy’s Pizzaria is participating. We saw participation double this time around, making so many of our great eateries available for

all to try,” said Michele Cruz, Project Manager, Union Settlement.

“Harlem is one of the most iconic neighborhoods in the world. So it’s wonderful to be at a point where so many of our restaurants are gaining recognition and visibility. We can now provide a platform to present these important venues to the world, just as the culinary experience in other great cities such as New Orleans, Chicago and Atlanta are placed center stage during their restaurant weeks,” said Lloyd Williams, President of the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce.

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ranging from live jazz and music performances to dance and talks, in the tradition of Harlem’s gathering spots. A list of retail bonus offers and cultural events are listed and will be regularly updated on the HRW website at www.harlemrestaurantweek.com.

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arlem Restaurant Week, kicks off with double the restaurants, great deals from some of Harlem’s top fine dining spots and many ways to discover new and treasured eateries throughout west, central and east Harlem. The program combines promotional efforts from Harlem Park to Park, Frederick Douglass Blvd Alliance, Uptown Grand Central, Union Settlement, Bradhurst Merchants Association, New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce, Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement and Harlem Week/ Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce, with support from Empire State Development’s Harlem Community Development Corporation (HCDC) and Division of Tourism/I LOVE NY. The Harlem Restaurant Week prix fixe dining promotion will take place throughout Harlem from March 1 to 15. A full list of participating restaurants and programming can be found at www. harlemrestaurantweek.com.

“Our first all Harlem Restaurant week collaboration this past Fall was such a success for the businesses, that we easily saw an increase in participation and enthusiasm from participants. We’re excited to see the options and offerings

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Finn Partners, Energy Corporation and T-Mobile Honored by the New York Urban League with the 2020 Champions of Diversity Award

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inn Partners, one of the fastest-growing marketing and communications agencies in the world, was named a 2020 Champion of Diversity by the New York Urban League (NYUL) at the 17th annual Champions of Diversity Awards Breakfast.

Finn Partners Founding Partner and CEO Peter Finn, who made a commitment to diversity one of the founding pillars of Finn Partners in 2011, accepted the award on behalf of the Agency. Other honorees incuded Leo P. Denault, Chairman and CEO of Energy Corporation and Holli Martinez, Vice Presiden, Diversity

taged New Yorkers, is currently celebrating 100 years of service. NYUL chose the occasion to honor Roundabout for the institution’s ongoing efforts to address systemic inequities by harnessing the power of theatre to promote change through: compelling and thought-provoking plays that offer a consistent platform for diverse talents to be showcased across Roundabout’s five theatrical stages in New York City; professional development and training opportunities both onstage and behind-thescenes; and, robust education programs for New York City youth that ex-

Helen Shelton with Richard Funess (left) and Peter Finn (right)

& Inclusion, T-Mobile.

Roundabout Theatre Company (RTC) was also recognized by the New York Urban League (NYUL) for its commitment to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in theatre at the 17th annual Champions of Diversity Awards Breakfast.

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scholarship and mentorship; and, thought leadership activities that have made FINN an industry standard-bearer.

“Recognizing there is more to be done, we created the Actions Speak Louder program not only to increase diversity year-over-year, but also to foster an environment of inclusion, respect and collaboration across the firm’s global network of 700 employees,” said Peter Finn. “I am therefore honored – and humbled – for our firm to be receive this award. What started as a vision in 2011, has become a reality for us as we strive every day to

Honorees (2nd from leftto right) Holli Martinez, T-Mobile; Peter Finn, Finn Partners; Leo P. Denault, Energy Corporation

could not be achieved without an unshakeable commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

I thank the New York Urban League for their commitment, and I com-

Marc H. Morial, CEO/President, NY Urban League

pose them to the theatre and its inner workings.

Currently celebrating 100 years of service, the New York Urban League is an organization dedicated to the education and employment progression of disadvantaged New Yorkers. NYUL chose the occasion of its Centennial Year to honor Finn Partners for its commitment to DE&I across all levels – recruitment and retention; education,

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Panel Discussion with (l-r) Richard Fuentess, Arva Rice, Val DiFebo

injustice by creating opportunities for all New Yorkers.”

“The New York Urban League Champions of Diversity Awards were created to identify companies, institutions and respected leaders who have exemplary diversity practices in the areas of leadership, hiring and promotion, supplier diversity and philanthropy,” said Arva R. Rice, president and CEO of the New York Urban League. “Naming Finn Partners a Champion of Diversity was a unanimous decision for our Awards Review Committee. What FINN has done in just over eight years has helped

Leo P. Denault, Energy Corp.

drive the conversation around DE&I in the PR industry into action with tangible results.

Finn Partners is truly the embodiment of what it means to be a champion of diversity in all that they do.”

“While Finn Partners has received PR industry awards for our efforts to advance DE&I, this is the first time that the Agency has been recognized by a leading civic organization. This marks a new level of awareness, and a wonderful affirmation that we are helping to make a difference,” added Helen Shelton, senior partner and director of Diversity & Inclusion at FINN.

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he Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) today recognized C. Virginia Fields, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Black Leadership Commission on Health (Black Health), formerly, National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS, Inc. with its eighth annual Leadership in Advocacy Award. Ms. Fields was nominated by Amida Care of New York; she serves on Amida Care’s Board of Directors.

Ms. Fields has demonstrated a fierce commitment to improving the lives of New Yorkers— especially New Yorkers with low incomes. She began her service to the

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city as a Social Service Administrator for the city’s Work Release Program before becoming the Director of Foster Care and Adoption at the Children’s Aid Society and a Consultant to the National Board of the YWCA. She has also served the public as a member of the New York City Council and as Manhattan Borough President.

“In the many years I have worked closely with Virginia, I have witnessed her dedication to our shared mission of promoting social equity and access to high-quality, comprehensive, culturally competent health care,” said Doug Wirth, President and CEO of Amida Care, who nominated Ms. Fields. “With her lifelong social justice leadership and accomplishments in health care advocacy, she has been a valuable partner, driving numerous public policy achievements to improve the health and well-being of communities of color experiencing health disparities, which brings us closer to ending the HIV/ AIDS epidemic in New

York State.”

Ms. Fields has fought to improve access to health care for people living in marginalized communities, especially for people living with HIV/ AIDS. Since 2008, she has served as the President and CEO of the organization, connecting thousands of organizations and institutions through community development, training, public policy, and advocacy.

Under Ms. Field’s leadership, the organization has: · Raised billions in federal funding for HIV/AIDS and public health-related direct service organizations serving Black communities. · Created the Nation-

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n February 11, 2020 The World Health Organization (WHO) officially named a new type of Coronavirus COVID-19. This new Coronavirus strain was first detected in the Chinese city of Wuhan last December 2019 and has at this point infect-

ed close to 4,565 people and has caused over 100 deaths.

Although Chinese officials have enacted a quarantine and restricted air travel, COVID-19 has spread to Germany, Australia, Japan, Thailand, France, South Korea, Vietnam, Canada and the United States.

The five reported cases reported in America were developed from infected patients who had recently traveled to Wuhan China, where the first outbreak was reported. According to (WHO) coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause a range of illnesses from a common cold to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in 2002 and 2003 an outbreak of a (SARS) coronavirus was detected in China and caused

over 700 deaths around the world, but most coronaviruses are not harmful.

This COVID-19 coronavirus strain has never been seen before, it affects the respiratory system and can lead to pneumonia, but it acts differently than other upper respiratory tract illnesses. It is accompanied by a fever, cough, and shortness of breath, but unlike other known upper respiratory tract illnesses it does not cause sneezing or a runny nose.

The early symptoms of COVID-19 include a dry cough and fever, some people have also experienced headaches, fatigue, diarrhea and after about 5 to 6 days shortness of breath can develop. While the symptoms of this new coronavirus can

appear the same as the flu or a bad cold, you should not panic if you are experiencing these symptoms.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest only screening for people who recently traveled to Wuhan or a person who has had prolonged contact with an infected person. You should, however, check with your doctor if your flu symptoms continue to get worse after a few days.

Unlike other viruses that have been studied for years, little is known about COVID-19 and how it works. Scientist have yet to develop a vaccine or medication to target it.

The CDC maintains that the threat of infection in the United States is low, but it

has been confirmed that human to human transmission is possible. Coronaviruses originate in animals and are usually not transmissible to humans, but occasionally this type of virus can mutate and pass from animals to humans and like in COVID-19 from human to human.

Many researchers believe that COVID-19 may have come from bats, which is ironic because according to the Chinese zodiac calendar 2020 is the year of the Rat. The people most vulnerable are the elderly and those with weak immune systems.

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washed hands on your face nose, mouth or in your eyes, especially after riding the subway; and avoid touching public objects. Any bacteria or virus can survive on your hands and enter your body through these vulnerable locations.

The CDC does not recommend wearing a facemask for people who are well, but if you are ill you should. Carry an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at lease 60% alcohol.

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“That’s why we are asking all to ‘Listen to Your Heart,’ which is our slogan this year, and come out on Saturday morning, February 22, beginning at 11am to the Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Building to receive important presentations by expert health practitioners, interactive exercise demonstrations and, most importantly free health screenings.” The program is part of the GHCC’s Black History Month Health Events.

While Ms. Tarter had early symptoms of heart valve disease, such warnings don’t always occur, even after the disease has become extremely severe.

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Although Eddie Tolan was one heckuva runner, and though he’d won two gold medals, by 1933, he was done. The 1932 Olympics were over and so was

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Ralph Metcalfe hated to see that, but it wasn’t entirely bad news. He, too, was a medal winner in ‘32, and he had his sights set on running the 100-meter dash in Berlin in 1936. Competition was bad enough; seeing Tolan literally out of the running was a relief.

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