On the cover: Congressman Hakeem Jeffries: Even when the Brooklyn native is down, he’s never out 27 (28)
Special Section: Hooray for the Graduates! 37-42
Sections
Money 11
Health 16
Education 35
Culture 45
Features
Win, Rock, Rule! 11
Wells Fargo Funds Grameen 12
Sistahs in Business 13
AA Chamber Honors Women 14
Newark Public Lecture 16 (17)
Harlem Seniors Chat & Chew 18
Historic Bethany Baptist Celebration 19
Newark’s Senior Fashion Show 20
Two Events That Changed Brooklyn 24 (25)
Clergy Meet with Elected Officials 30
LaKeesha Walrond Leads NYTS 35
Saunders Joins Parole Board 43
Honors at the Newark Museum 45
Turtle Back Zoo Gala 46
NJ UMBC Meets 48
Gospelfest Honors Aretha 49
Children Are Our Future 50
Mastering Microsoft Word 60
Also inside
Guest Editorial 8
My View 10
Fitness Doctor 22
Gospel Train 54
The Way Ahead 57
The Last Word 62