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AARP Research: NYC
Residents of Color &
Voters Over 50
page 10
Lincoln Hospital Photo by Seitu Oronde
Auxiliary
Honors Nurses
page 14 New Heritage Theater
50th Anniversary page 4
COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS page 8
National Black
Theatre Opens with
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Contents 2 Education 16
Events 4 Health 17
Community 5 Focus 18 PAT STEVENSON
Editorial 6 Urbanology 20
Real Estate 7 Lifestyle 21 A Note From the Publisher
Calendar 8 Church 22 Good News You Can Use!
Events 10 Literary Corner 23
Theater 12 Games/Crossword 24 his past Monday I attended
Health 14 Classifed 26 the New Heritage Theater
T50th Anniversary Cele-
bration. As I sat in the audience, I
Publisher/Editor Pat Stevenson observed the sincere appreciation
Assoc. Editor Sharon Morgan showed to Voza Rivers for his past
A&E Editor Linda Armstrong leadership, as well as the tribute to
AE/Writer Derrel Johnson the founder of Harlem’s oldest ac-
Art & Cultural Stacey Ann Ellis tive theater company, the late Roger
Adams Report Audrey Adams Furman. These were men who had
Travel Editor Audrey Bernard choices and chose to uplift, moti-
Entertainment Keydra Mann vate, inspire and work with black
Real Estate Rev. Charles Butler actors. Jamal Joseph’s faith that they
Columnist Bro Bill Defosset invest in the youth, has paid off as
Columnist William A. Rogers they have trained more than 2,000
Columnist Zakiyyah youth and the Impact Repertory
Columnist Hazel Smith Theatre was nominated for a Gram-
Columnist Peter Cooper my. They had the choice to take their
Columnist Stan Rose talents and brilliance downtown.
Book Review Terri Schlichenmeyer However they chose Harlem. They
Brooklyn Writer Keith Forrest had the choice to probably make
more money working for someone
Bronx Writer Howard Giske else, however, they chose to believe
Queens Photojourn. Juliet Kaye the investment in Black theater and
Society Audrey Bernard Black actors would pay off. They
Technology Editor Ron Stephenson chose to make a difference. They
Photographer Michelle James chose to invest in the future of the
Photojournalist Seitu Oronde Black community and the communi-
To reserve advertising space call Photojournalist Gideon Manasseh ty is better off because of them. The
Layout Dominic Jones change in theater is evident today. At
[phone] Offce/Dist. Assistant Dominic Jones the Harlem News we do a special
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Harlem News Group | October 30, 2014
HARLEM NESW GROUP EVENTS
New Heritage Theater 50th Anniversary
arlier this week, Oc- group in 1964.
tober 27th, New Her- In 1983 following the
Eitage Theater Cele- passing of Roger Furman,
brated its 50th Anniversary. Voza Rivers assumed the
The night honored the role of executive producer.
legacy of Roger Furman, Later Jamal Joseph, joined
the founder and director of Voza as Executive Artistic
Harlem’s oldest active the- Director and founder of the
ater company, now known Grammy Nominated Impact
as the New Heritage Theatre Repertory Theatre.
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Far Left: Congress Charles B. Rangel and Councilwoman Inez Dickens with Impact Repertory Theatre Photo by Seitu Oronde
3 4
(From left) NY 1 Anchorwoman Cheryl Wills, Congressman Charles B. Rangel, Councilwoman Inez Dickens, Lloyd Williams, President, Greater Harlem
Chamber of Commerce; Honoree Jeanne Parnell; Mr. and Mrs. Jamal Joseph; Voza Rivers.
5 6
Left to right: Back row: Phyllis Stickney, Woodie King, Jr., Michael Green, Voza Rivers with Actors; Front row: Chuch Jacson, Phil Young and Mr. and
Mrs. Randy Westson.
4 PERFORMERS: 1. Meli’sa Morgan; 2. Debra Ann Byrd; 3. Lainie Cooke; 4. Ntomb’ Khona Dlamini; 5. Sandra Reaves Phillips; 6. Chuck Jackson.
Harlem News Group | October 30, 2014
COMMUNITY HARLEM NESW GROUP
Salsa Lives in Harlem
By Cedric McClester checo, Bobby Valentin, Ce- than 300 senior pioneers,
lia Cruz, and Héctor Lavoe. along with young afciona-
f a recent Friday night in They enthralled dancers at dos, took to the dance foor
early October was any venues from downtown to with enthusiasm. Salsa roy-
Iindication, Salsa music the Bronx, including the leg- alty was in the house in the
is alive and well in Harlem. endary Palladium Ballroom, person of percussionist, Luis
The perennial “Harlem Sal- the Diplomat Hotel, Corso, Mangual, who has played
sa” dance soirée moved its Hunts Point Palace, and Col- with everyone from Ray
uptown operation further gate Gardens. Sadly, the ad- Barretto and Gato Barbei-
downtown, to the well-ap- vent of disco music caused ri to Celia Cruz. His father
pointed MIST, a multi-pro- salsa’s popularity to wane. was the legendary percus-
pose space located in the In his controversial arti- sionist, Jose Mangual, who
eco-friendly Kalahari build- cle, “The Death of Salsa,” played with Tito Puente,
ing on Harlem’s reborn West writer Abel Delgado argues, Dizzy Gillespie, and jazz
116th Street. “Salsa music has certain aes- icon Charlie Parker.
Salsa, an infectious hy- thetics established over the A. Raheem Sami, who
brid of Latin musical infu- years that are its lifeblood, started “Harlem Salsa” in
ences primarily from Cuba, its essence. Now those aes- 2007 and continues to grow
Puerto Rico, and Columbia, thetics are being lost, as the its fan base, attributes con-
was frst made popular in commercialization of the sistency as the main factor
America in the early 1960s. music transforms its char- in the success of his velada
It is a fusion of Spanish acter to make it more main- de salsa.
canción and guitar and stream.” “Harlem Salsa” will
Afro-Cuban percussion, One needn’t worry about reconvene at MIST in No-
merged with North Amer- any of that at “Harlem Sal- vember on the 1st and 3rd
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recent interview of Morgan How does one explain how many layers of inequality and their QUEENS COMMUNITY NEWS
recent interview of Morgan How does one explain how many layers of inequality and their QUEENS COMMUNITY NEWS
Freeman by CNN host Don America alone as a democracy is so interaction with the lack of wealth, BRONX COMMUNITY NEWS
Freeman by CNN host Don America alone as a democracy is so interaction with the lack of wealth, BRONX COMMUNITY NEWS
ALemon lit a firestorm of con- accepting of levels of inequality that income and employment with ongo-
ALemon lit a firestorm of con- accepting of levels of inequality that income and employment with ongo-
versation. Freeman argued that his are closer to Mexico and Turkey than ing policies. A third is to understand
versation. Freeman argued that his are closer to Mexico and Turkey than ing policies. A third is to understand
personal success, and that of to France, Canada or Denmark? How that racism is still an ugly factor in For our media kit,
personal success, and that of to France, Canada or Denmark? How that racism is still an ugly factor in For our media kit,
Lemon's, made it clear that racism do we elect politicians that benefit American life. rate card and more
Lemon's, made it clear that racism do we elect politicians that benefit American life. rate card and more
was not a factor in closing America's the 1 percent to such extremes, and I think those who disagree information
was not a factor in closing America's the 1 percent to such extremes, and I think those who disagree information
growing problem of inequality. Free- are in the process of destroying class with Freeman think his dismissal of go to:
growing problem of inequality. Free- are in the process of destroying class with Freeman think his dismissal of go to:
man argued that inequality was a cri- mobility-once the key to America's race was an assumption that equal
man argued that inequality was a cri- mobility-once the key to America's race was an assumption that equal
sis because a vibrant middle class core identity? opportunity exists. If African Ameri-
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was needed for the growth of the Despite moments of excep- cans are not held back in moving up www.harlmenewsgroup.com
was needed for the growth of the Despite moments of excep- cans are not held back in moving up
economy and stability of society, and tions like for their geo-political role the class ladder, then how can any-
economy and stability of society, and tions like for their geo-political role the class ladder, then how can any- or email us
the current chasm between the 1 per- in sports victories when Jessie one in America claim to be held or email us
the current chasm between the 1 per- in sports victories when Jessie one in America claim to be held
REAL ESTATE HARLEM NESW GROUP
Home Buying In Harlem
By Rev. Dr. Charles Butler
s we move closer for 90-120 days. If yours maximum amount that you
to the end of the has expired, you will need are willing to spend. Stay
Ayear, home buying to get another one, espe- within your limits when ne-
opportunities are becom- cially if your fnancial situ- gotiating a price.
ing more available. Current ation has changed, i.e. you 4. Do your research on
homeowners who are sell- paid off some credit debt, comparable properties in the
ing their homes are look- received a salary bonus or area. This will provide you
ing to close deals, which increase, etc. with valuable information
means you may be able to 2. Work closely with your when making an offer.
get a home slightly below real estate agent and let them 5. Continue to save.
the market price. But be- know that you are ready to Have as many months of re-
ware: this is still a seller’s buy if the right deal comes serve payments as possible.
market and there are many along. Continue searching There are still several
prospective buyers who are for homes listed on the var- risk factors when buying a 1524 Amsterdam Ave
also seeking an incredible ious property websites. Use home, especially since the New York, NY 10031
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tunity presents itself to you. make a purchase before the great time to buy. www.foxworthrealtyonline.com
Eugenia C. Foxworth
Here are a few things to end of the year. If you are interested in
do if your goal is to purchase 3. Know how much attending the workshop or NYS Licensed Realtor
a home before the year ends: money you can comfort- have questions regarding CIPS, NYRS, MWBE Certifi ed
1. Have an updated ably afford to spend on your the home buying process, NAR, REBNY, MANAR
pre-approval from your home. You must know your contact Rev. Charles Butler
authorized lender. Most price range. Have a bottom at [phone] ext. 231or
pre-approvals are only good number and also know the email at
HARLEM NESW GROUP CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Nov 1, 10:00am-5:00pm dinner and performance on Saturday November 8th. For Nov. 14, 1pm
"A Shopping Extravaganza" being held at The Greater Allen more information about Kr3Ts and their events on November SAFE in Harlem(Substance Abuse Free Environment) month-
A.M.E. Cathedral of New York Club. Attendees will enjoy pre- 7 & 8, see www.kr3ts.com, call Violeta at 646-302-1817 or e- ly meeting at Harlem Hospital, 506 Lenox Ave.NYC to
holiday shopping for Children, Ladies, and Men. For your mail her at
HARLEM NESW GROUP
Irving Street Rep.
and The Faison Firehouse
present
Ain’t Misbehavin’
The Fats Waller Musical Show
Based on an idea by Murray Horwitz
and Richard Maltsby, Jr.

Limited engagement begins
October 30th, 2014

The Faison Firehouse
6 Hancock Place, Harlem, NY
124th Street between
Morningside & St. Nicholas Ave.

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Harlem News Group | October 30, 2014
HARLEM NESW GROUP EVENTS
AARP Research Shows NYC Residents of Color Represent Half of Registered Voters Over Age 50
By Jennifer H. said Beth Finkel, AARP’s much higher rate than other ers surveyed said were wor-
Cunningham New York State director. age groups,” Finkel said. ried about so-called “baby
“It’s time we work with law- Edna Kane-Williams, boomer fight” -- having to
lack New Yorkers makers and policymakers, AARP’s vice president of leave the state because they
contribute nearly and it’s time to come up with multicultural markets, said can’t afford to retire. “When
B$15 billion to the lo- some solutions.” the report was a starting you lose the fabric of the
cal economy every year and AARP apparently has point. “This research will community, the middle class
New York City residents of the voter support to affect lay out a charge for us,” feeing, that’s not good,”
color represent half of reg- change: The report found Kane-Williams said. “It’s Finkel said. “We don’t need
istered voters over age 50. that African Americans, not just research, it’s how to that class polarization.”
In spite of that economic Latinos, and Asian Amer- create solutions.” Follow Jennifer H. Cun-
and voting power, they’re icans make up half of the For the report, AARP ningham on Twitter @jhcun-
stressed about the overall registered voters aged 50 researchers interviewed ningham.
climate for older people in and over in New York City. 1,300 older New Yorkers
the state and fear they may Overall, New Yorkers aged in 2013, nearly a third of
not be able to afford spend- 50 and older make up just whom identifed as African
ing their golden years in the 38 percent of the city’s pop- American. Released late last
city that never sleeps. These ulation but accounted for 54 month, the report, “Issues
observations are from a new percent -- or 1.1 million -- of Facing NYC,” cited age dis-
report from the American voters who went to the polls crimination at work, identity
Association of Retired Per- in the November, 2013 elec- theft, and a lack of support
sons (AARP). tions. Of that number, more for family caregivers among
“We’re really concerned than 200,000 voters -- nearly the top concerns for black
about the vitality and stabil- 20 percent -- were African baby boomers.
ity of baby boomers, espe- American. “We know that It also found 55 percent
cially African Americans,” AARP members vote at a of the older black New York-
VIENNA BOYS CHOIR
Sun., December 7, 2014 | 3 PM
Colden Auditorium
Tickets: $20 - $30
COMING EVENTS
JOHNNY MATHIS
HPEORMFEOCROMMININGG A 2T0 14! DANCE THEATRE OF
Sun., October 26, 2014 | 7 PM HARLEM
Colden Auditorium Sun., January 18, 2015 | 3 PM
Tickets: $35 - $115 Colden Auditorium
LEONARD
PBREERSENNSTTEEDI BNY' ST HMEA ASASRO N HUGH MASEKELA &
COPLAND SCHOOL OF MUSIC VUSI MAHLASELA
Sat., November 1, 2014 | 8 PM Wed., February 18, 2015 | 3 PM
Sun., November 2, 2014 | 3 PM LeFRAK Concert Hall
Colden Auditorium Tickets $20 - $55
Tickets: $20
MOSCOW STATE 2014-2015
SYMPHONY SEASON
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SaRt.,C NHovEeSmTbRerA 15, 2014 | 8 PM AN EVENING WITH NCQEuOeWens M YCoOunMRtyK Sa UvingNs BanIkT DivYisio nB ANK TFhame Milya xF oaunndd Saetilomna Kupferberg
Colden Auditorium GLADYS KNIGHT
Tickets: $25 - $45
NOVEMBER 7 | 8PM
65-30 Kissena Boulevard COLDEN AUDITORIUM For more events and tickets:
Flushing, NY 11367-1597 KupferbergCenter.org
Exit 24 off the LIE Tickets: $35-$109 718.793.8080 or visit the Box Office
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