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This weekend June 21st, 

marks the first day of Summer. 

Tony Rogers shares some wellness 

theories of the Taoist masters 

regarding Summer Health. 

(see page 21) 

Congratulations to all the 

graduates. The third class from 

Touro College of Osteopathic 

Medicine in Harlem held their 

graduation at the Apollo Theater. 

(see page 11) 

The Eta Theta Lambda 

Black College Tour is coming up 

this fall. Those interested should 

apply now. (see page 13) 

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offers some tips on what Black 

Parents must do this summer to 

continue a high standard in their 

children’s academic training. 

(see page 13) 

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OPT ED: 

“A Message to the USDA: 

“50th Anniversary of Medgar Evers’ Assassinaion Reminds Us of Civil Rights 

Work That Remains Opportunity for Young Activits to address Unmet Needs” 

EDITORIAL 

By Benjamin Todd Jealous 

Fighting for social and racial justice is 

the enduring component of the civil 

right movements. In the tumultuous 

1960s many great leaders emerged, dedicating 

their lives to moving America toward 

justice. Iconic civil rights activist, Medgar 

Evers made tremendous efforts in fighting 

for positive change and social justice. June 

12, 2013 marked the 50th anniversary of the 

assassination of Evers. Though only 37 at 

the time of his death, he had become a key 

civil rights leader who worked diligently to 

secure equal rights in the state of Mississippi. 

It is vital to ensure that his work 

and legacy does not become blurred with 

other historical events. We must continue to 

teach younger generations of activists how 

we have been afforded certain rights, 

including voting rights, because of the bitter 

sacrifices of sheroes and heroes like Evers. 

The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights 

Under Law extends its deepest appreciation 

for Mr. Evers' courageous life and civil 

rights legacy. 

Among my sheroes is Evers' widow 

Myrlie Evers-Williams, who has valiantly 

upheld their shared ideals since his murder. 

The Lawyers' Committee fully supports 

Myrlie's efforts to build a memorial for her 

late husband at Alcon State University in 

Mississippi. More information about the 

memorial is available at http://mememorial.org/. 

After becoming the first field secretary 

of the NAACP in Mississippi, Medgar 

Evers organized and participated in voter 

registration efforts, demonstrations, and 

economic boycotts of companies that practiced 

discrimination. He also worked to 

investigate crimes perpetrated against 

African Americans. Evers' many contributions 

to the civil rights movement, along 

with his untimely death, were both factors 

in the creation of the National Lawyers' 

Committee, which I have been honored to 

lead for the last 24 years. 

In the summer of 1963 demands for 

racial justice were increasingly being met 

with lawless intimidation and violence, and 

immediate action was needed. On June 11th 

President John F. Kennedy gave a nationally 

televised speech on civil rights stating that 

"it is better to settle these matters in the 

courts than on the streets." Tragically, only 

hours after Kennedy's speech, Evers was 

assassinated by a member of the White Citizens' 

Council. 

Shortly after President Kennedy 

heard the news of Evers's assassination, he 

called for the best and the brightest attorneys 

in the nation to attend a historic meeting 

at the White House and urged them to 

defend the rule of law and the rights of civil 

rights demonstrators. Within a week, the 

Lawyers' Committee was formed to obtain 

equal opportunity for minorities by leveraging 

the pro bono resources of the private bar 

to address legal factors that contribute to 

racial justice. 

Today the Lawyers' Committee and 

our partners remain vigilant on civil rights 

issues. We are currently fighting for 

stronger tenant laws in New Orleans, providing 

a voice for those who may not know 

how to speak up for their own fair housing 

rights. In addition, we are fighting to protect 

voters from voter suppression laws. We also 

strive to break the School to Prison Pipeline 

(STPP) through helping students who have 

fallen subject to the juvenile justice systems 

reenter into school to complete their education 

and educating teachers and parents on 

STPP issues. 

In our efforts to uphold the legacies 

of civil rights activists, and encourage new 

activists to emerge, we have also implemented 

the Young Lawyers Committee for 

Civil Rights initiative. The goal of this initiative 

is to encourage lawyers in the first 10 

years of their career who are interested or 

actively engaged in the work of the 

Lawyers' Committee to join us in the fight. 

With our Young Lawyers Initiative, we are 

assisting the next generation to answer the 

call to action and become more knowledgeable 

about pressing racial and social justice 

issues by getting involved and connected 

with the civil rights issues nationally. 

Leaders like Medgar Evers blazed a 

trail for generations to come; it is now up to 

us to continue fighting for justice. Let not 

the work of Mr. Evers be done in vain, but 

let it be a reminder of how far the civil 

rights movement has come and how much 

work remains. 

Barbara R. Arnwine is president 

and executive director of the Lawyers' Committee 

for Civil Rights Under Law. The 

Lawyers' Committee is a nonpartisan, nonprofit 

organization, formed in 1963 at the 

request of President John F. Kennedy to 

enlist the private bar's leadership and 

resources in combating racial discrimination 

and the resulting inequality of opportunity - 

work that continues to be vital today. Jaila 

Carter, a Psychology major at Howard University 

and intern for the Lawyers' Committee, 

contributed to this editorial. For more 

information on the Lawyers' Committee's 

50th anniversary, please visit www.lawyerscommittee.org 

or http://www.towardjusticecampaign.org/. 

For more information 

about the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Institute, 

please visit: http://www.eversinstitute.org 

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HARLEM SHAKE GRAND OPENING 

By Musa Jacikson and Peter Cooper 

On June 13, as rain started 

to pour nothing could stop 

over 350 guests from 

coming to the Grand Opening of 

Harlem Shake, the most buzzed 

about eatery of the year. In spectacular 

red carpet fashion sponsored 

by Uptown magazine, 

Savvy Marketing Entertainment 

Group and Carol's Daughter saw 

fashion, film, TV, music and 

Harlem legends mix, eat, drink 

and dance to music provided by 

DJ Stormin' Norman hosted by 

Belinda Monroe. This amazing 

event was produced by Harlem's 

own first black Gap model Musa 

Jackson under his company Musa 

Jackson Productions. This retro 

diner located at 124th St. and 

Lenox Avenue featuring a life size 

movable photo of Shannon, 

Harlem Shake Girl, a bathroom of 

over 300 vintage Jet covers and a 

wall of fame of Harlem notables 

didn't disappoint. 

VIP guests included R&B 

legends Freddie Jackson, Melisa 

Morgan, Bobbi Humphrey, 

Broadway Producer Stephen 

Byrd, Hosts Flo Anthony, Patrick 

Riley, Historian Henry Michael 

Adams, Fashion royalty Freddie 

Leiba, Rebecca Moses, model 

pioneers Peggy Dillard , Kersti 

Bowser, politicians Inez Dickens, 

Vincent Morgan, Willie Walker, 

Celebrity Apprentices Kwame 

Jackson, Stacie J, social medias 

Nicole Moore, Joy Adaeze, 

212Greens, Grammy award winner 

Gordon Chambers, Harlem 

Hadashery, Music exec Derrick 

Thompson, Gina Belafonte, 

Keith Boykin, Essence. com, 

George Alexander, Harlem 

Shakes owners Jelena Pasic and 

Dardra Coaxum, daughter of 

Harlem icon Dard Coaxum and 

his fiancé Alexandra Lerner. It 

was an opening night destined for 

its rightful place in Harlem's history. 

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5 6 7 8 

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1-Musa, Broadway Producer 

Stephen Byrd, Actress Marlene 

2-Stormin' Norman 

3-Historian Michael Henry 

Adams 

4-Melisa Morgan, Bobbi 

Humphrey, Freddie Jackson, 

Will Robinson 

5- Harlem icon Dard, Alex 

6-Host Belinda Monroe, 

Co-owner Dardra 

7- Gossip Columnist Flo Anthony, 

Karl Griggs 

8-Social Media maven Joy 

Adaeze, Beyoncé's stylist Ty 

Hunter 

COMMUNITY 

9 10 11 12 

9-Harlem Shake girl Shannon 

and Vince Morgan 

10-Knoelle, Vy, Elijah Higgenson 

11- Photographer Ray Bangs, 

Celebrity Apprentice Stacie J, 

67 Orange Karl Williams 

12-Elle Cover Girl Kersti 

Bowser, Musa 


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C OMMUNITY 

HCCI Hosts Community Day of Unity in Harlem 

By Kim Parker, photojournalist 

The Harlem Congregations 

for Community Improvement, 

Inc (HCCI) hosted 

their first 'Community Day of 

Unity' in Harlem at Jackie Robinson 

Park on Saturday, June 15, 

2013. This Father's Day weekend 

event attracted people throughout 

the Harlem community, the Metropolitan 

area, and people as far 

as Pennsylvania. There were 

diverse types of Christian and 

Christian influenced performances 

ranging from gospel 

song, rap, spoken word and interpretive 

dance. The event concluded 

with a powerful prayer that 

brought many to tears and a profession 

of faith. 

This first years’ theme, 

'Spiritual, Emotional, Physical & 

Social Revival' was completely 

sown throughout the event. Various 

stations were set up that educated 

participants holistically by 

promoting healthy lifestyles, onsite 

Hepatitis C screenings, and 

personal prayer stations. Pastors 

from various churches gave short 

sermons throughout the event. 

Pastors and volunteers were 

active throughout the event to 

offer a listening ear and advice to 

event goers. The park was full of 

activity from women clapping 

their hands and dancing to the 

DJ, to children playing catch, and 

fathers engaging with their children. 

Overall it was an amazing 

way to spend Father's Day weekend. 

Be on the lookout for next 

year's event and to learn more 

about HCCI visit http://www 

.hcci.org/. 

Photos by Kim Parker 


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HOME BUYING IN HARLEM: 

“KEYS TO SUCCESS-PART 7” 

By Rev. Charles Butler, HCCI 

REAL ESTATE 

In concluding “Keys to Success” 

for first time home owners 

the final thought is having 

a financial plan for the future. 

Usually most first time home buyers 

will get a 30 year fixed rate 

mortgage. So for the next 360 

months you can expect to be making 

mortgage payments providing 

you still own the property. The 

uncertainty of the economy as it 

relates to employment can make 

owning a home a risky proposition, 

thus the need to have a 

financial plan in place becomes 

paramount. 

There are things to consider 

in developing your plan: (1) 

what is your current age? How 

many more years are you planning 

to work? How much money 

are you anticipating earning over 

the balance of your career? Will 

social security provide you with 

an adequate amount to live on 

once you retire? Do you have 

adequate financial resources 

available to sustain you after you 

retire? Most people are living 

from paycheck to paycheck and 

that's alright, but when you are a 

homeowner you must for the 

future. 

(2) Start to establish investments 

and retirement accounts. If 

you currently don't have a retirement 

account, start one. Speak 

with a financial planner to establish 

some sort of investment program 

either an IRA account or 

some type of mutual fund account 

to earn more money than a regular 

savings account. Make sure 

you have adequate life and health 

insurance coverage. Again most 

people do not have enough coverage 

to provide any financial protection 

to them in case of any 

major medical problems occur. If 

you are a homeowner you must 

be prepared for any unexpected 

situation especially gigantic problems 

like changes in your 

employment or health issues that 

can start to drain your resources. 

If you have school age 

children, you may have to set 

aside money for their college education. 

This means even more 

money will be necessary as you 

are planning for your future. 

Some people may use part of their 

home equity to pay for the children's 

education. I would recommend 

this only as the last resort, 

but again every case and situation 

must be reviewed according to its 

own merit. 

(3) The instability of the 

job market should be obvious to 

everyone by now. With employers 

outsourcing jobs to foreign 

markets, job security is a bygone 

expression. 

Develop additional income 

through creating business opportunities. 

It is important to start 

your business now while you are 

working, so you will have time 

for it to become productive. It is 

far more difficult to create substantial 

income from scratch. This 

may not be for everyone but I 

would suggest you start to think 

about what type of special skills, 

talents or unique abilities you 

have that can be translated to an 

income producing venture. These 

steps may be the difference in 

keeping your home. 

If you are interested in 

attending the workshop contact 

Rev. Charles Butler at (212) 281 

4887 ext. 231 or email at cbutler@hcci.org. 


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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS 

Jun 20-Jun 23 7:00pm 

Morris-Jumel Mansion partners 

with the People's Theatre Project 

on an exciting four-day 

festival of new plays. Admission 

to the festival is pay-what-youcan 

and each performance 

will be followed by a discussion 

with the playwright, director 

and actors. June 20th @ 7pm - 

MALVADO by Jason Ramirez A 

Nuyorican family drama chronicling 

the generational conflicts 

present in Latino families in the 

Bronx of the 1970s. June 21st @ 

7pm - DIRTY BLOOD by Stacy 

Osei-Kuffour A racially tense triangle 

is created, when two 

Louisiana detectives, one white 

one black, interrogate a black 

teacher on the disappearance 

of one of her students. We find 

out that nobody is clean. 

June 22nd @ 7pm - THE MOS- 

QUITO NET by Kimberly del 

Busto A multimedia testimony 

play examining human rights 

controversies in contemporary 

Cuba. June 23rd @ 3pm - 

SOUTH BRONX v. HOLLYWOOD 

by Carlos J. Serrano (A closing 

Garden Party follows the performance 

from 4:30-6:30pm) A 

South Bronx community discovers 

there is a thin line between 

truth and stereotype as a Hollywood 

company arrives to film 

Fort Apache: The Bronx. 

July 8 7:30pm-9:00pm 

Study Group on Revolution, by 

Clara Fraser. Readings focus 

on organizing across racial, ethnic 

and sexuality divides. At 

Freedom Hall, 113 W. 128th St., 

Harlem (between Malcolm X 

Blvd/Lenox Ave and 7th Ave/ 

Subways #2 or 3 to 125th St.). 

Study sessions 7:30pm-9:00pm. 

Snacks served at 7:00pm for 

$5.00 donation. For more info 

or to buy the book call 212-222- 

0633 or email fsp@nyct.net. 

Revolution, She Wrote can also 

be purchased online at 

www.socialism.com. Sponsored 

by Freedom Socialist Party and 

Radical Women. 

July 22, 7:30pm-9:00pm 

Study Group on Revolution, by 

Clara Fraser. Selections will 

highlight the treacherous history 

of the Democratic Party and 

the role of movement misleaders 

in holding back workingclass 

rebellion. At Freedom 

Hall, 113 W. 128th St., Harlem 

(between Malcolm X 

Blvd/Lenox Ave and 7th Ave/ 

Subways #2 or 3 to 125th St.). 

Study sessions 7:30pm-9:00pm. 

Snacks served at 7:00pm for 

$5.00 donation. For more info 

or to buy the book call 212-222- 

0633 or email fsp@nyct.net. 

Revolution, She Wrote can also 

be purchased online at 

www.socialism.com. Co-sponsored 

by Freedom Socialist 

Party and Radical Women. 

June 30 

3 RD ANNUAL GROOVIN IN THE 

PARK @ ROY WILKINS PARK 

QUEENS. ANNUAL R&B AND 

REGGAE CONCERT with the legendary 

soul diva Patti LaBelle 

and reggae crooner Sanchez, 

as well as reggae legends like 

Toots & The Maytals, Barrington 

Levy, Cocoa Tea and Queen 

Ifrica as well as r&b powerhouse 

TGT (Tyrese, Ginuwine 

and Tank). 

The eclectic event, that converges 

the most awe-inspiring 

talent from both the r&b and 

reggae world, has already 

cemented an enviable reputation. 

Gladys Knight, Boyz II Men, 

Kenny "Baby Face" Edmonds, 

Beres Hammond, Jimmy Cliff, 

Beenie Man, Tarrus Riley and 

Machel Montano are just a few 

of the musical icons who have 

graced the stage in previous 

years. The one-day park extravaganza, 

located on Merrick 

and Baisley Blvd, will open its 

gates at 12pm noon on the day 

of show. Kids 12 and under are 

free.Tickets are $69.99 for general 

admission and $120 for VIP. 

Tickets are available at local 

retail stores and restaurants. For 

more information where to purchase, 

please visit www.groo 

vininthepark.com. 

A portion of the proceeds will 

benefit The Vincent HoSang 

Foundation (VHFF), a non-profit 

U.S. based organization that 

provides charitable assist for 

cancer patients and hospitals 

throughout the Caribbean 

Diaspora. There are currently no 

linear accelerators in Jamaica, 

so the funds raised will go 

towards purchasing two of 

these machines (valued at $5 

million each) for hospitals on 

the island. Merrick and Baisley 

Blvd, Queens, NY 11434 GATES 

OPEN: 12 P.M. Noon FREE 

Admission to All Kids 12 & 

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EXPRESSIONS 

PONDER THIS! Emancipation - How Does It Feel to be Free? 


By: Hazel Rosetta Smith 

The Emancipation Proclamation was an 

official order signed into effect by 

President Abraham Lincoln on January 

1, 1863. It was not a law passed by Congress, 

but one based on the president's 

constitutional authority as commander in 

chief of the armed forces. 

The Proclamation has been criticized 

and scrutinized to the present day as to 

whether it can be deemed as a true effort by 

President Lincoln to end slavery or a means 

of man-power for the ongoing Civil War. 

The Proclamation ordered that "suitable" 

persons among those freed were to be 

enrolled in the service of the United States' 

forces. 

The Proclamation took effect on 

June 19, 1863, although it was not until June 

19, 1865 that Union soldiers took control of 

Texas and enforced the emancipation of 

slaves. Prior to that, Texas was controlled 

by forces fighting for the Confederate states, 

which opposed the abolition of slavery. 

Hence, Juneteenth, a combination of June 

and Nineteenth has become a uniquely celebrated 

annual holiday known as Freedom 

Day. 

FREE is a complex word with 

numerous descriptive and suggestive connotations. 

Webster's dictionary reads FREE to 

mean: 1 not under the control of power or 

another; having liberty, independent. 2 having 

civil and political liberty. 3 able to move 

in any direction; loose. 4 not burdened by 

obligations, debts, discomforts, etc. The list 

continues to twelve examples. 

In order to fully engage myself in 

the word FREE, I had to think of it as an 

abstract notion and envision the picture of 

what it incorporates. 

In regards to the Emancipation 

Proclamation, I pondered. What were slaves 

thinking when they were told they were 

FREE? Had they heard about the Proclamation? 

Did they understand the ramifications 

of emancipation? Did they realize that being 

free meant leaving the plantation where 

many had been born and reared? Hard as 

life was under slavery, it was tolerable 

because they learned the dos and don'ts of 

their place in life on the plantation under 

ownership. What would life be like, being 

free? It is not so hard to grasp why numbers 

of slaves did not want to leave what they had 

always known, to be out on their own. 

After the weeping, after the shouting, 

after the singing and dancing, there must 

have been many confounded newly freed 

slaves after this great getting up morning 

announcement wondering - now I am free to 

do what, now I am free to go where?. When 

what you know is all you have ever known, 

being free and on your own is traumatic. 

How does it feel to be FREE? 

I believe being free is a temporal 

thing. As soon as you are free of one thing, 

that very thing brings yet another concern to 

be resolved. Probably the most wanted of all 

desires for a multitude of people crowding 

casinos and playing numbers on a daily basis 

is to be financially FREE. Everyone is seeking 

that one big win. The hope is to be free 

of present money woes, but the dilemma is 

what to do when it comes. Can money truly 

make you free? We have read reports of lottery 

winners who wish they had never won 

the big pot. They wanted to be rich and now 

they long to be free. Many were not able or 

ready to handle being financially free. 

With Juneteenth on the horizon and 

the current anniversary of the Emancipation 

Proclamation, I am captivated with all sorts 

of examples of what being free means and 

how it feels. As a person who believes in 

prayer and practices meditation, I have experienced 

the feeling of being free in spirit in 

spurts. I am aware of the peaceful countenance 

it offers at the time, but when eyes are 

opened and the practice ends, reality sets in 

once again. 

It is a tedious endeavor to be free on 

this earthly plain and on this life journey. 

Yet, we must all do whatever is possible to 

attain some sense of being free in our home 

and in our heart. Believe that you can be 

free, moment to moment. Think on these 

things. 

Free to do what I want to do - A 

friend recently asked for early retirement 

from thirty years employment. For at least 

ten years, she had been lamenting about 

wanting to be free. I would ask "You want to 

be free to do what?" She would reply, quite 

confidently, "I want to be free to do nothing, 

if I please." Well, the time came and she did 

retire. I called after a month to ask, "How is 

it being free?" She answered, "Girl, if I don't 

do something, I'm gonna lose my mind." 

She had no idea what she would have to do 

to replace what she had willfully given up. 

Did she plan to be free? 

Free to be - Consider the person 

incarcerated most of their adult life, longing 

for the day when they will be set free. They 

have been provided a roof over their head, 

bed, food, and other bare necessities. Like 

the enslaved, life is restricted, movement 

limited and monitored, rules made for the 

collective based on order and control. 

Whether you like it or not, it is as it is in 

bondage and behind bars. When the time is 

done and the former inmate is walked out of 

the prison confines into what is termed to be 

FREE, we might ask what he or she is thinking. 

They may be coming out, but where are 

they going? Time in the outside world has 

not stood still. Everything has changed. 

They wanted to be free, and it requires a singular 

kind of responsibility based on self 

motivation. Are they prepared to be free? 

Free to think - Consider the woman 

who is living in the throes of domestic violence. 

She longs to be free, yet she is compressed 

in the wrappings of fear physically 

and mentally. Her head is pounded profusely 

by the harsh reminders of an irate mate 

declaring, "You will never be free from me." 

Just thinking about being free sends shivers 

down her spine because she believes he will 

never let her go and if she escapes, he will 

hunt her down. So she has relinquished her 

right to think about being free and remains a 

prisoner of his abuse. Can she handle being 

free? 

Perhaps right now is the time for 

you to think about what it is that is keeping 

you from being free. You may have to pause 

and pray for deeper insight, before you take 

the step to be free in your environment, of 

your employment, from your mate and even 

yourself. Being free is not easy, but in small 

measure it is monumental in thriving and 

surviving. 

In the meantime, let us all strive to 

be happy and let our spirit run free. Happy 

does not mean everything is perfect. It 

means we are able to look beyond the imperfections. 

[Hazel Rosetta Smith is a writer, 

actor, director and playwright. She is the 

former Managing Editor and Woman's Editor 

of the New York Beacon News. She can 

be reached at misshazel@earthlink.net] 

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Third Class of Medical 

Students Graduate from 

Touro College at The 

Apollo Theater 

The Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine 

(TouroCOM) in Harlem graduated 

its third class yesterday, conferring 124 

candidates with the Doctor of Osteopathic 

Medicine (DO) degree. 

As the Manhattan Brass Band played 

jazz tunes, about 1,400 students, faculty, family 

members and other well-wishers filled the 

famed Apollo Theater in Harlem for the ceremonies, 

which opened with a processional led 

by a bagpiper, followed by a United States 

Navy color guard, who accompanied the 

school's four military candidates to the stage 

for a commissioning ceremony conducted by a 

U.S. Army Colonel. 

Dean Robert Goldberg, DO, delivered 

a warm welcome to the guests, which 

was followed by a tribute to Sheldon Sirota, 

DO, a founder of TouroCOM and its sister 

colleges in Nevada and California, who passed 

away this spring. 

Alan Kadish, M.D., president and 

CEO of the Touro College and University 

System, reminded the graduates of Touro College's 

ideals: pursuing opportunities to deliver 

innovative health care, enhancing professionalism 

with continual learning, and serving 

humanity…. ''These ideals of serving humanity 

and refining knowledge are reflected in the 

Jewish intellectual tradition, a part of Touro 

College's mission," he said. 

Dr. Kadish also touched on the role 

of technology in the graduates' education, noting 

that TouroCOM is the only osteopathic 

medical school in the U.S. that provides students 

with predictive analytics (use of sophisticated 

technology to predict learning 

outcomes), which enhance the educational 

experience. However, he said, technology 

should not overshadow the doctor-patient relationship 

and providing high-quality care to the 

underserved and others. 

"Your professional relationship with 

your patients, built on developing a therapeutic 

bond of trust, is one of the essential factors 

in assuring that they do well," the president 

said. 

In congratulating the graduates, Dean 

Goldberg reminded them that they came to 

TouroCOM with dreams of delivering medical 

care to those in need. "You've created a reality 

from your dream," the dean said. "Do not stop 

dreaming. Reach high. Dream of even greater 

things to come - discoveries to make and 

obstacles to overcome." 

Keynote speaker Norman E. Vinn, 

DO and president elect of the American 

Osteopathic Association (AOA), took the students 

through the founding of the profession 

and challenges faced by DOs in its 138 year 

history. He asked the graduates to become the 

"next generation of heroes" by working on 

personal growth, leadership, and becoming 

stewards of the profession. 

"Becoming a great doctor is not a 

contest -- it's a journey of personal growth. 

Rise to your mandate of leadership," Dr. Vinn 

said. "Be a mentor, a role model. Practice 

osteopathic medicine not only with your 

hands, but with your head and heart…. We 

tend to look at the whole person. We have a 

rich heritage to be remembered and preserved." 

Following a student address by class 

representative Buck Stolberg, DO, and presentation 

of student awards, the candidates took 

the stage to receive their degrees. 

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ART & CULTURE 

An Art Festival Grows in Harlem By Neal Ludevig, S.J.J. El-Far and Chelsa Goding 

The Mount Morris Park district in 

Harlem will come alive on June 

29th and June 30th with the 

sights and sounds of the second annual 

Harlem Arts Festival. 

Taking place in the newly renovated 

Richard Rodgers Amphitheater in 

Marcus Garvey Park, this multi-disciplinary 

festival will be a celebration of 

the neighborhood's best arts and cultural 

offerings. 

"We wanted to create a platform 

that helps to create a shared sense of 

identity and community among emerging 

artists in Harlem and to present 

work that is taking a contemporary look 

at what is happening here now," said 

Neal Ludevig, the festival's executive 

director. "And, we think we've done that 

with this year's lineup." 

In addition to the festival's 

Gallery Walk, where attendees will be 

able to admire visual arts and photography, 

music, theater and dance performances 

will be presented in the Richard 

Rodgers Amphitheater and on a secondary 

stage set up in the park. 

Both days of the festival will 

also feature workshops, artist talks and 

interactive activities for children and 

their families. 

For more information about the 

festival schedule and a full list of performers 

and artists, go online to 

www.harlemartsfestival.com. And follow 

@HarlemArtsFest on twitter for 

updates. 


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The Eta Theta Lambda Black 

College Tour October 19-26 

The Eta Theta Lambda Black 

College Tour, October 19- 

26th, 2013. The College Tour 

is sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, 

Inc., Eta Theta Lambda Chapter 

and the Eta Theta Lambda 

Education Foundation. The College 

Tour was established in 1982. The 

purpose of the College Tour is to 

give high school students the opportunity 

to visit Historically Black Colleges 

and Universities. 

For more information visit our 

website: etleducationfoundation.org 

Since 1985 ETL Education 

Foundation has championed the 

cause of higher education opportunity 

and access for traditionally underserved 

and underperforming student 

populations. For over three decades 

its members have held true to the 

mission of maximizing success 

potential by providing students 

opportunities to explore educational 

options, bolster academic skills, earn 

scholarship support, enhance cultural 

awareness, and establish mentoring 

relationships. Through its unique 

programming ETL Education Foundation 

has served over 3000 students, 

primarily from the New York metropolitan 

area but including students 

from at least 12 different states 

throughout the country. Today the 

Foundation accomplishes its goals 

primarily through its College Readiness 

Program which includes the 

Success Workshop Series, the Virtual 

University Initiative, and its flagship 

program; the College Tour.ETL Education 

Foundation has a vision that 

all students may have available to 

them the resources to maximize their 

success potential. The realization of 

that vision requires collaboration 

between community, education, corporate, 

government, and grassroots 

organizations-all have a role to play 

in insuring educational equity and 

keeping America's vision and hope of 

prosperity, equality, and unlimited 

potential alive. 

EDUCATION 

What Black Parents Must Do 

This Summer By Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu 

There is a 3 year gap between Black and 

White students. Many people love to 

believe it's due to income, fatherlessness, 

educational attainment of the parent and 

lack of parental involvement. I believe a major 

reason for the gap is we continue to close 

schools for the summer as if we are an agrarian 

economy. Very few Black youth will be 

farming this summer. If you multiply 3 months 

by 12 years you will see the 3 year gap. There 

is nothing wrong with Black youth if their 

schools remained open during the summer 

and/or their parents kept them academically 

engaged. 

Middle-income parents who value 

education enroll their children in some type of 

academic experience during the summer. They 

also visit libraries, museums, zoos and colleges. 

Other parents allow their children to 

sleep longer, play more video games, watch 

more television and play basketball until they 

can't see the hoop. These students will have to 

review the same work they had mastered in 

May in September. 

Black parents cannot allow their child 

to lose 3 months every year. Black parents 

cannot say they cannot afford the library. It's 

free! Most museums have discounted days. 

A male friend of mine shared his 

experience with me when he took his family to 

themuseum. He wondered why so many people 

were staring at him. His wife and children 

had to tell him he was the only Black man in 

the building! I am appealing to every father to 

take his children this summer to the library, 

museum, and the zoo. I am appealing to every 

mother if he won't, you will. 

We need every parent to make sure 

their child reads at least one book per week 

and to write a book report. I am reminded of 

the formula Sonya Carson used to develop Ben 

Carson to become the best pediatric neurosurgeon. 

This low-income single parent, with a 

third grade education, had enough sense to tell 

her sons to turn off the television, read a book 

and write a report that her sister would grade! 

I have a theory that I can go into your 

house and within 5 minutes tell you the type of 

student who lives there and predict their 

future. I believe that engineers, doctors, 

lawyers, accountants etc. need different items 

in their house than ballplayers, rappers, and 

criminals. I am very concerned when I visit a 

house that has more cd's and downloads than 

books. My company African American Images 

has designed a special collection of books for 

boys. Research shows one of the major reasons 

boys dislike reading is because of the content. 

The set is titled Best Books for Boys. We also 

have one for girls, parents and teachers. Enjoy 

your summer. Let's close the gap. I look forward 

to your child's teacher asking your child 

what did you do for the summer? And your 

child answering we went to the library, museum, 

zoo, colleges and other great educational 

places. 


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125th Street Business Improvement District Celebrates 

20th Anniversary By Tobias Salinger 

Barbara Askins, president of the 125th 

Street Business Improvement District, 

said the organization's efforts to assist 

area businesses began with a simple effort to 

clean up debris scattered on Harlem's iconic thoroughfare. 

"This is what 125th Street looked like 

on the morning we started," said Askins as she 

showed The News a slideshow prepared for the 

district's upcoming 20th Annual Meeting on June 

27. "Without addressing this, there was no room 

to address anything else." 

Askins mentioned that the district continues 

to ramp up its cleanup efforts, but the 

earnest and vivacious woman who successfully 

created the BID in 1993 is proud of its mark on 

Harlem and hopeful for the future. 

"We're providing a lot of services out 

there to keep 125th Street conducive to doing 

business," said Askins. 

One of the 67 public-private partnerships 

in New York City known as business 

improvement districts, the 125th Street district 

boasts more than a thousand members and business 

participants and has managed programs as 

varied as public safety and a study of foot traffic 

on the corner of Eighth Avenue. 

Askins noted that the intersection at 

125th and Eighth had 28,200 pedestrians per 

week in 1993. It now attracts more than 29,000 

people each day. 

Such popularity brings other challenges. 

Askins said residents concerned about the 

planned openings of businesses like Whole 

Foods, Red Lobster and Burlington Coat Factory 

shouldn't discount the importance of attracting 

people who patronize national chains. 

"You don't want the people who want 

those products to go somewhere else for them," 

said Askins. 

She did note that the 200 years that 

have passed since city planners first drew a line 

marking 125th Street have netted a reputation 

that can't be replicated by large corporations. 

"The cultural aspect of Harlem and 

125th Street creates products that are not normally 

delivered to the public through the big box 

stores," said Askins. 

Harlem's culture was central to the 

2008 rezoning of the 125th Street area, a complex 

plan enabling continued retail and housing uses 

for the area but also designating a special "core 

sub-district" between Lenox Avenue and Frederick 

Douglass Boulevard where large developments 

are required to devote space to arts and 

entertainment. Askins said collaboration was an 

essential part of that process. 

"That came by putting all the business 

owners together in a room at Sylvia's to go over 

common needs," she said. 

The district continues to focus on maintaining 

125th Street through upcoming efforts 

like new recycling bins, pedestrian benches and 

LED streetlights which Askins said will be the 

first of their kind in the city once they are 

installed. The district is also expanding its services 

to include businesses west of Morningside 

Avenue, its original boundary. 

"Our goal is eventually for the businesses 

from river to river to be working together," 

said Askins. 

Even as new changes emerge on 125th 

Street, the neighborhood continues to hold sway 

as "Black America's Main Street," a designation 

Askins said is well-deserved. 

"Whenever there's something that 

relates to Black culture, people come to 125th 

Street to experience it," she said. "And it doesn't 

matter if you're Black or not." 

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1) The 125th Street Business Improvement 

District seeks to maintain cleanliness on the famous 

corridor through increased manpower and more waste 

receptacles. 

2) Barbara Askins has served as president 

and of the 125th Street Business Improvement District 

since it began in 1993. (photo courtesy 125th Street 

BID) 

3)Mayor David Dinkins poses with members 

of the district's board at the signing of the bill creating 

the 125th Street Business Improvement District in 

1993. [Seated: Councilwoman C. Virginia Fields, 

Mayor Dinkins, Commissioner of Small Business Services 

Wallace Ford; Standing: Albert (last name 

unknown), Bonita Bencheson125.jpg - The 125th Street 

Business Improvement District plans to construct more 

benches like this one between Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. 

Boulevard and Lenox Avenue. 

4)The increasing corporate presence on 

125th Street has not stamped out such mainstays as the 

Apollo Theater and the Studio Museum. 

(all photos by Tobias Salinger 

unless otherwise noted): 

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Alvin Ailey Historic Lincoln Center Engagement 

On June 12, 2013, Alvin Ailey 

American Dance Theater, one 

of the world's most popular 

dance companies, kicked off its seven 

performance engagement at the David 

H. Koch Theater. The performance 

marked the Company's historic return 

to Lincoln Center for the Performing 

Arts for the first time in over a decade 

and its first engagement there led by 

Artistic Director Robert Battle. 

The evening began with the 

world premiere of Four Corners by 

celebrated choreographer Ronald K. 

Brown and also included performances 

of Jiøí Kylián's Petite Mort 

and Alvin Ailey's acclaimed American 

masterpiece Revelations. Artistic 

Director Robert Battle beamed with 

pride as he took the stage to welcome 

the audience of over 2,000. 

Following the performance, 

350 guests joined Artistic Director 

Robert Battle and the stars of Ailey 

for a festive reception on the theater's 

promenade, with a menu inspired by 

celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson and 

exquisite event décor by David E. 

Monn. The party was attended by 

prominent figures in the worlds of 

entertainment, business, philanthropy, 

and politics, including Tika Sumpter, 

Debra Lee, Nelson George, Amsale 

Aberra, Gary Parr, Representative 

Theodore Deutch, New York City 

Councilmember Gale Brewer, Thelma 

Golden, Susan Fales Hill, Judith Byrd, 

and Ronald K. Brown. 

For further information visit 

www.alvinailey.org. 

Photos by Christopher Duggan. 

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Harlem Academy Middle School Students 

Recognized for Writing and Acting 

Two of Harlem Academy's gradeseven 

students were announced as 

winners in the Spooky Writing Contest 

this month. Students from 42 schools 

across New York City submitted stories to 

the contest held by author Peter J. Murray 

and the Carmel Hill Fund. The 12 winners 

will have their stories published alongside a 

story by Mr. Murray in a book to be 

released this summer. Winners will work 

closely with Mr. Murray to edit their pieces, 

learning the steps required to publish a 

book. 

In conjunction with the announcement, 

Mr. Murray and his wife, Mrs. Kath 

Murray, visited Harlem Academy. He spoke 

with middle school students for an hour and 

answered questions about his books and the 

writing process. 

The same week, a Harlem Academy 

team earned second place out of 15 

teams for their performance of a scene from 

"Macbeth" at The Classic Stage Company's 

Shakespeare Smackdown (ShakeSmack!). 

Harlem Academy's two teams were the only 

seventh and eight grade participants competing 

against high school students. 

The group who came in second 

captivated the audience with their dramatic 

and believable rendition of Lady Macduff's 

final moments. The other group from 

Harlem Academy put forth a skillful performance 

as the three witches, managing to be 

simultaneously creepy and joyful. 

"The students had an opportunity to 

really understand and embody Shakespeare, 

bringing it to life on a 180-seat off-Broadway 

theater stage for a rapt audience," said 

Whitney Wood, Harlem Academy middle 

school English teacher. 

ShakeSmack! was open to all students 

who participated in 2012/2013 Young 

Company workshops or performances. 

Judges included Andrew Goldberg, director 

of the current Broadway production of 

"Macbeth" with Alan Cumming, and Tony 

Speciale, director of Classic Stage Company's 

production of "Romeo and Juliet." 

Harlem Academy's middle school 

English program introduces students to 

Shakespeare in grade six, starting with "A 

Midsummer Night's Dream." The performance-based 

study of Shakespeare involves 

close reading and acting in order to help the 

students more fully understand the plays. 

"We were walking down the street 

on our way to the competition, when from 

behind me the kids started chanting in unison 

all of the lines from Lady Macduff's 

scene. They were gleefully, and of their own 

volition, chanting Shakespeare's words on a 

city street! To see middle school students 

engaging in 400-year-old language with 

such joy overwhelmed me," recounted Ms. 

Wood. 

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St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Primary and Specialty 

Care Practice to Provide Quality Healthcare 

to Harlem Community 

On Thursday, May 30, St. 

Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital 

Center hosted a special 

reception and ribbon-cutting event 

to celebrate the opening of the University 

Medical Practice Associates 

(UMPA) at Madison Avenue, located 

at 1827 Madison Avenue at 119th 

Street. 

"Our mission was to create a 

neighborhood health service that 

offers comprehensive and convenient 

care for the community," said 

Frank J. Cracolici, President of St. 

Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center. 

"We have fulfilled that mission and 

created one of the leading multi-specialty 

group practices in Manhattan." 

University Medical Practice 

Associates at Madison Avenue is a 

multi-disciplinary practice that 

offers top-notch primary care services 

as well as a broad spectrum of 

high-quality specialty care services 

that includes cardiology, diabetes 

management, endocrinology, gastroenterology, 

nephrology, pulmonary 

medicine and women's 

health. Practice physicians work 

closely together so if a patient's illness 

or disability calls for the expertise 

of more than one specialty the 

practice can coordinate care among 

the physicians to provide a continuum 

of integrated care for the patient. 

UMPA services include 

annual physicals, Coumadin testing, 

flu shots and other immunizations, 

well women's care, on-site laboratory 

services and care for chronic conditions 

like asthma, chronic heart 

failure and hypertension. The practice 

offers same-day and walk-in 

appointments, evening and weekend 

hours and a multi-lingual staff. 

Office hours are: Monday 

through Thursday from 9am - 8pm; 

Friday from 9am - 5pm; Saturday 

from 9am - 1pm. 

To make an appointment, 

please call: 212-722-1441. For more 

information, please visit 

http//ww.um pa. com/contact_us/ 

map_directions/ umpa_at_madison_avenue.aspx 

HEALTH 

Photo Above (from left to right):Roy Cohen, MD; Jessica 

Petilla, MD; Bruce Polsky, MD; Nadine Blair; St. Luke's-Roosevelt 

Hospital Trustee Ruth Nerken; St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital President 

Frank J. Cracolici; Danielle Jardine, MD; Reverend Robert 

Royal; Jenny Gerner; City Council Senior Liaison Officer Leslie 

Wyche; Raji Ayinla, MD; John Lopez 


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BOOK REVIEW 

“Mister and Lady Day: Billie holiday and the Dog Who Loved Her” 

By Vanessa Brantley Newton 

Review by Terri Schlichenmeyer, Harlem News contributor 

LITERARY CORNER 

Nobody listens to a thing you 

say. Grown-ups are always 

telling you to hush, be quiet, 

don't yell, and always use your inside 

voice (even outside). You know you're 

never supposed to keep secrets, but 

don't be a tattle-tale. Talk louder but 

stop shouting. Don't make so much 

noise. 

Speak up, the grown-ups say, 

but the only people who listen - really 

listen to a kid like you - are your pets. 

And in the new book "Mister and Lady 

Day" by Amy Novesky, illustrated by 

Vanessa Brantley Newton, you'll see 

that even famous people know who'll 

lend an ear… 

When Billie Holiday was a little 

girl, she dreamed of becoming a 

star. 

And that's just what happened: 

she grew up to be a famous jazz singer. 

People called her Lady Day and they 

loved to hear her voice. But even bigtime 

stars get lonely sometimes, and 

they need someone to listen to their 

dreams and fears. 

Lady Day had her dogs. 

There were, in fact, lots of 

dogs in Lady Day's life. There was a 

tiny poodle she carried in her pocket. 

She had a little spotted beagle, and two 

Chihuahuas that she fed with a baby 

bottle, a giant Great Dane, and a medium-sized 

terrier named Bessie Mae 

Moocho. There was a wandering mutt 

with a sad face who ran away but 

always found his way back home. 

But the dog that Lady Day 

loved the most was a boxer named 

Mister. 

Wherever Lady Day was, Mister 

was there, too. She knitted sweaters 

for him and bought him a mink coat. 

She cooked for him and even sang to 

him. When Lady Day performed at 

fancy clubs in Harlem , Mister was 

there - and sometimes, he even had a 

steak! When the show was over, he 

guarded Lady Day in her dressing 

room. 

Then, one day when her career 

seemed to be at its best, Lady Day got 

into trouble. She had to leave home, 

and Mister couldn't come. She cried 

and cried, and promised him that she'd 

come home as soon as possible. 

She wasn't sure if she'd ever 

see him again. If she did, would he 

remember her? Would Mister be happy 

to see her when she returned? 

So you say that your child's 

BFF is a D-O-G? Then she'll know 

she's in good company when you've got 

"Mister and Lady Day" in the house. 

By giving young readers a 

sense of Billie Holiday's deep love of 

dogs, author Amy Novesky makes this 

true story into one that kids - especially 

kids with cherished pets - can completely 

understand. Novesky lightly 

glosses over the kind of trouble that 

Lady Day found, but curious kids will 

find more of an explanation on the last 

page. On the flipside, littler children 

will love looking at the colorful collage-watercolors 

by Vanessa Brantley 

Newton. 

Overall, if you've got a young 

animal lover in your life, put this tale 

on the shelf and stick around. "Mister 

and Lady Day" is a book that 3-to-8- 

year-olds will want to listen to again 

and again. 

"Mister and Lady Day: Billie 

Holiday and the Dog Who Loved Her" 

by Amy Novesky, illustrations by 

Vanessa Brantley Newton 

c.2013, 

Harcourt \ 

$16.99 / $20.99 

Canada 

32 pages 


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URBANOLOGY 

“Summer Health” 

William A. Rogers 

Friday June 21st is the official 

first Day of summer. Ancient 

Taoist masters developed 

wellness theories for each season 

utilizing the Five Elements of 

Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Fire. 

Fire is the element of summer. For 

those who wish to use a proactive 

approach to health I will discuss a 

few Taoist concepts for summer 

health maintenance. 

The Heart is the Yin organ 

associated with the Fire element of 

summer and the Small Intestine is 

the Yang organ. Mars is the planet, 

red is the color, love and joy are 

positive summer emotions and hate 

and impatience are negative summer 

emotions. I find it interesting 

that the planet Mars is associated 

with the color red and the act of 

war by many who have little or no 

understanding of these ancient 

Taoist concepts. 

Heart attacks are more common 

in the summer and emotion 

plays a major part. Negative emotions 

such as anger and impatience 

can be a greater risk to the heart in 

the summer. Negative emotions 

also create problems for our small 

intestine. The small intestine is the 

digestive tract between the stomach 

and cecum. Absorption and 

digestion are not the only functions 

of the small intestine; according to 

Taoist theory the small intestine 

also helps the body digest unsettled 

emotions. 

During the hot summer 

months negative emotions of 

anger, worry, sadness, fear and 

impatience should be avoided as 

much as possible. If the small 

intestine becomes over loaded with 

negative emotions it can become 

unhealthy. An unhealthy small 

intestine can cause hormonal and 

menstrual disorders for women. It 

can also develop mucus in the 

lungs and be the cause of back pain 

and varicose veins. 

We are familiar with how 

the negative emotions of anger and 

sadness can create problems for a 

weak heart but worry and fear can 

also have a negative effect on the 

heart. The major problem here is 

that most are not aware of this 

build up until it is too late. That is 

why it is wise to be proactive don't 

wait until you feel a problem with 

your health. When you feel something 

is wrong it is something that 

has been building for some time 

which means in most cases it will 

take some time to cure. Harmful 

negative emotions are due to a lack 

of control of the conscience mind. 

The negative emotions that we 

carry, emotions that make us sick 

are usually a story that plays over 

and over in our mind. The story in 

most likely due to some past experience 

or a mental prediction of a 

URBANOLOGY 

future issue that causes fear or 

worry. 

The Harlem Ki Energy Center 

can help you develop a proactive 

approach to summer health 

thought meditation classes, and 

special Ki small intestine organ 

massage treatments. Ki treatments 

can help the small intestine eliminate 

toxins caused by negative 

emotions. Meditation can eliminate 

negative thoughts which can help 

develop the positive summer emotions 

of love and joy. 

Call my direct line at 646 

329-6727 to schedule an appointment 

at our Harlem wellness center, 

don't wait until you feel 

something is wrong, I can assure 

you if you are reading this dialog 

toxins are building in your body, 

by the time you become aware of 

the buildup it can be to late. 

Join us for Happy Hour Cocktails 

Buy one Get one Free 

Mon-Friday 6pm-8pm 

Gran Piatto 

1429 Fifth Ave @ 117th Street 

212-722-2244 

June 30, 2013 


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100 Black Men of America Focus on Health and Wellness 

Issues and Solutions at 27th Annual Conference 

The 100 Black Men of America (100 

BMOA) focused on the awareness 

and solutions for a number of health 

and wellness issues impacting African 

Americans at its 27th Annual Conference 

held June 5-9, 2013 in New Orleans. 

Under the theme: Optimizing Health & 

Wellness: Body, Mind and Spirit, over 

2,100 attendees, including many youth, 

heard experts on panels and in workshops, 

learned about new mentoring and education 

techniques, and recognized best practices 

to improve health personally and in 

their communities. 

"Health and wellness is crucial to 

the youth we serve through our 'Mentoring 

the 100 Way Across a Lifetime?.' Our 

efforts, that also include education and 

economic empowerment, are not nearly as 

effective if the youth we mentor are not 

healthy and well," said Curley M. Dossman, 

Jr., Chairman of 100 Black Men of 

America, Inc. "So we are intensifying our 

efforts to raise the consciousness of the 

state of health in the African American 

community, and enhancing our programs' 

impact in this area." 

The health state of African Americans 

was put in the spotlight since there is 

greater incidence of prostate cancer, diabetes, 

hypertension, and HIV/AIDS for 

them versus the general population. Further, 

African Americans are more likely to 

die from heart disease, lung cancer, and 

stroke than Caucasians. Obesity and high 

blood pressure are also significant issues 

that are affecting Black youth. 

In his conference keynote address, 

Dr. John E. Maupin, Jr., president of Morehouse 

School of Medicine, challenged the 

audience to help change the health and 

wellness culture of the African American 

community saying, "We are out of balance, 

out of order, and almost out of time." 

In response to the growing risks 

for prostate cancer - the incidence rate is 

60% higher for African Americans and the 

death rate is 2 ½ times that of Caucasian 

men -the 100 BMOA reaffirmed its 2012 

Prostate Cancer Statement that the current 

standard medical guidelines for prostate 

cancer screening are insufficient for 

African American males, putting them at 

greater risk. 

As stated by Dr. Adewale Troutman, 

Health & Wellness Committee chairman 

of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. 

and president of the American Public 

Health Association (APHA), "The problem 

before us today is there are no definitive 

guidelines for African American men at 

highest risk of prostate cancer. Therefore, 

100 BMOA stands by our 2012 statement 

and urges the AUA (American Urological 

Association), the National Comprehensive 

Cancer Network, and other appropriate 

organizations to convene a panel for the 

specific purpose of developing guidelines 

applicable to high risk men." 

The 2013 Education Issues Summit 

was titled, "Reclaiming Our Black 

Males and Public Schools through Advocacy, 

Public Policy, and Community 

Engagement." Chairman Dossman moderated 

a panel which consisted of: David 

Johns, White House Initiative on Education 

Excellence for African Americans; J. 

Delano Ford, Louisiana Recovery School 

District; Dr. Amy T. Wilkins, The College 

Board; John Jenkins, University of Houston; 

Dr. Bryant Marks, Morehouse College; 

Ken Campbell, BAEO; and Henry 

Hipps, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. 

In addressing a condition that results 

in only 50% of Black males graduating 

from high school, the panel offered solutions 

for both our communities and school 

systems. 

100 BMOA conducted its traditional 

Community Empowerment Project 

(CEP) by providing a health and wellness 

fair for Central New Orleans residents in 

partnership with the 100 Black Men of 

Metro New Orleans. The CEP was held at 

the Ashe´ Cultural Arts Center. More 

than 1,200 residents received health education 

that included: disease prevention 

strategies, diet and exercise, disaster preparedness, 

spiritual health, financial health, 

and affordable health care access. In addition, 

health screenings for HIV/AIDS, 

prostate cancer, breast cancer, dental 

WELLNESS 

issues, and stroke were conducted, as were 

body mass index and blood pressure 

checks. Exhibits and demonstrations on 

health-promoting subjects, such as how to 

cook nutritious meals, were also given in a 

festive atmosphere of healthy food, fun, 

and games that engaged the entire family. 

At this year's conference, 100 

BMOA announced the following partnership 

investments: Wells Fargo $400,000 

(Impact Expansion in Mentoring & Education), 

UPS $125,000 (Leadership Development 

& Scholarships), Anheuser-Busch 

$175,000 (Mentoring & Water Conservation), 

Aetna $50,000 (Health Power 2013 / 

Youth Movement), and General Motors 

$35,000 (Impact Expansion for Mentoring 

& Education). 

"These partners reflect our collaboration 

with like-minded organizations and 

individuals who share our common cause 

of mentoring youth in at-risk situations," 

Chairman Dossman said. "As part of our 

'100 as One' platform, we are deepening 

our One Cause and broadening our One 

Network. These partners are part of that 

network which extends internationally 

through our 110 chapters." 

During the conference, individuals 

and one corporation were recognized for 

making a significant difference in their 

respective areas. The awards and honorees 

that were announced were: 


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Fashion, Beauty, Lifestyle & Stuff: 

“All Together Now!” 

By Audrey Adams 

LIFESTYLE 

All right, all together now 

. . . bend and stretch 

and bend and stretch! 

That was the mantra when my 

girlfriends and I decided to start 

exercising. You see, we discovered 

that our sedentary habits 

had literally grown on us! A call 

to action was in order for us to 

change our ways. Instead of hiring 

a trainer, we decided to put 

together our own exercise program. 

The plan is to develop 

toned muscles and lose the 

lumps. We agreed to work out 

for an hour three times a week 

to achieve our individual fitness 

goals. We have also committed 

to improving our eating habits 

by including more fresh fruits 

and vegetables and to seriously 

cut back on our intake of comfort 

foods, general junk and 

sweets. 

Have you thought about 

working out and can't seem to 

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great way to get in shape, and 

it's inexpensive, is to walk, 

through the park, up the block, 

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Why not check the television 

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you will find everything from 

simple stretching to aerobics 

and yoga. Want to be part of a 

group? Seek out a convenient 

class at the Y and if you have a 

gym membership - use it. How 

about organizing a group of 

your friends? 

Our first self-training session 

was a combination of nervous 

chuckles and "time outs" 

to catch our collective breath. It 

seems that we overestimated 

our fitness level. Lessons 

learned: (1) Heed the old warning, 

"Before beginning any 

exercise program, consult with 

your doctor." (I was so sore 

after the first workout that I 

wanted a painkiller!) (2) Don't 

laugh while exercising; you'll 

need all the air you can get. (3) 

Before you can tighten those 

stomach muscles you must first 

develop them. (4) Never underestimate 

the power of a three 

pound weight. (5) There is 

comfort in steamed broccoli. 

We look forward to getting 

in shape and intend to continue 

our support of one 

another, because we are determined 

to make this effort a part 

of our lifestyle. We are choosing 

to live in healthier bodies. It 

is not going to be easy, but have 

determined that we are worth it. 

Think about it. See you next 

week. 

Visit my website, TalkwithAudrey.com 

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Audrey Adams, former 

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REPORT© 

Solutions to Puzzle 

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STATEPOINT 

CROSSWORD 

THEME: FAMOUS POETS 

ACROSS 

1. Inscribed pillar 

6. Make a choice 

9. *He claimed that a little 

learning is a dangerous 

thing 

13. Admit 

14. Hawaiian dish 

15. Intro 

16. Round openings in 

architecture 

17. Reef dweller 

18. What #23 Across does 

out of tree 

19. *He hears America 

singing 

21. What Beauty's Beast 

couldn't control 

23. Found on pines 

24. Do it till you drop? 

25. Disreputable vagrant 

28. Bulb site 

30. Fall asleep 

35. Eurasian mountain 

range 

37. Jockey's leash 

39. New York's Bloomberg, 

e.g. 

40. Customary practice 

41. Basic belief 

43. Goose egg 

44. Former NBA players 

Archibald and McMillan, 

e.g. 

46. Ripped or separated 

47. Units of work 

48. Israeli money 

50. Century Gothic, e.g. 

52. Band performance 

53. Snorkeling site 

55. Black gold 

57. *He urged to not go 

gentle into that good night 

60. *She knows why the 

caged bird sings 

64. Fertilizer made by 

birds 

65. "Casablanca" player 

67. Warms 

68. Undo a bustle 

69. Before now 

70. Old-hat 

71. Makeup, e.g. 

72. Noisy talk 

73. Church assembly 

DOWN 

1. *Like time in Keats' 

"Ode on a Grecian Urn" 

2. Georgia ____ 

3. Small ornamental case 

4. Jaunty rhythms 

5. *Subject of Blake's "The 

Tyger" or Bishop's "The 

Moose" 

6. Golf's U.S. ____ 

7. *He loved a maiden 

named Annabel Lee 

8. State of soil for supporting 

plant growth 

9. On some planes 

10. Thick liquid 

11. ____ pressure 

12. Emergency Medical 

Services 

15. Cheerleader's prop 

20. Separated 

22. Long, long time 

24. "The Bachelorette" to 

"The Bachelor," e.g. 

25. *His Love is like a red, 

red rose 

26. Husband of Bathsheba 

in Old Testament 

27. Not glossy 

29. *Kipling: "Never the 

twain shall ____" 

31. Stupefy 

32. Hearings or inspections, 

as of deeds or 

bonds 

33. Do like a blacksmith 

34. *He claimed that nothing 

gold can stay 

36. Potato's soup mate 

38. Infamous Roman 

emperor 

42. Shaped to fit into a 

mortise 

45. Preacher's address 

49. Grazing spot 

51. Skintight hose 

54. Literary composition 

56. Apprehensive 

57. Ad jingle, e.g. 

58. Chance occurrences 

59. "Put a lid __ __!" 

60. Crazily 

61. Past participle of "lie" 

62. ___ von Bismarck 

63. Like a hand-me-down 

64. Instinctive 

66. American Gas Associa- 

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD: 

answers on page 23 

Horoscopes: June 20 - June 26 

ARIES 

Anybody may occasionally 

have a week when their 

energy feels low. Your natural 

good health will see you through a possible 

down time if you just go with the flow 

and let yourself relax. Rest if you have the 

chance and you’ll feel like your wonderful 

self in no time flat! 

Soul Affirmation: I calm my emotions by 

forgetting about the past. 

Lucky Numbers: 16, 28, 35 

CANCER 

Ding-dong! Destiny is at 

the door. Let it in and enjoy 

the change of pace. You’ll 

be happy to make a few adjustments for 

this most welcome guest. Follow through 

on instincts and hunches! 

Soul Affirmation: My spirit makes all 

things new. 


LIBRA 

Busy week. You’ll want to 

get up with the birdies and 

you may even want to whistle 

a happy little tune. You’ll be very much 

in demand for your expertise and positive 

attitude. Way to go! 

Soul Affirmation: I enjoy the act of adoring. 


CAPRICORN 

You may find yourself faced 

with many distractions this 

week but you’ll sail through 

and accomplish much if you stay focused 

on each task and take them one at a time. 

You know you can do it this evening. 

Soul Affirmation: Money opens doors for 

friendship to enter. 



TAURUS 

You are the center of attention 

this week and while 

you’ll be very busy you’ll 

love every moment. Enjoy your time in the 

spotlight! You may want to indulge yourself 

with some emotional theatrics this 

week. Add up the costs and benefits 

before acting out. If you can afford it go 

for it! If not count to ten and smile, smile 

smile! 

Soul Affirmation: All vibes are good, and 

good for me this week! 


GEMINI 

Stay flexible this week especially 

where a partner is concerned. 

While they may be 

moody there’s no need for you to join 

them in their attitude unless you really, 

really want to! Stay positive and go with 

the good vibrations that surround you. 

Soul Affirmation: I exercise to lower tension 

this week. 


LEO 

Stay on course with your current 

decisions and dreams . 

You may doubt your progress 

this week but you really are moving toward 

a better tomorrow with your determined attitude. 

Soul Affirmation: I enlarge my happiness 

by forgetting about myself this week. 


VIRGO 

You feel great ! Your shining 

spirit attracts many 

seekers this week so let 

your best wisest self answer questions 

that are put to you by those who want 

advice. You’ll smooth over a sticky situation 

at work with ease. 

Soul Affirmation: Distant love is sometimes 

sweeter. 


SCORPIO 

Happiness arrives and sits 

on your shoulder like a 

bright butterfly this week. A 

relationship can make significant progress 

if you stay open to love. Keep your 

evening free for romance in a social setting. 

Soul Affirmation: I give thanks for who I 

am this week. 


SAGITTARIUS 

Take charge of a project at 

work and get it finished up. 

It’s been languishing on 

someone else’s shoulders and desk for 

way too long. A sensible outlook will get 

you far this week. 

Soul Affirmation: My hunches work well 

for me this week. 


AQUARIUS 

Creativity is favored and 

yours is especially favored 

with some project that 

you’ve been working especially hard on. 

For the next few days watch for a 

romance that will bring special gifts. 

Soul Affirmation: I care deeply about the 

feelings of others. 


PISCES 

Your new ideas combine 

well with your will and skill. 

You get a lot done at work 

this week. Be soft and forceful. Make time 

for family life tonight. Your rewards come 

from those who are related to you by 

blood. 

Soul Affirmation: I let positive emotions 

carry me through the week. 


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