provide security, benefits, and opportunities for up-ward mobility may not be advertised outside of white networks.

Combating this new form of racism, as well as the notion that race is declining in significance, requires an understanding of history. Specifically, it requires an understanding of the historic and contem-porary roles that govern-ment, institutions and indi-viduals, have played in limiting the life chances and opportunities for some, at the expense of others.

Left unchecked, the color-blind rhetoric will result in the disappearance of programs and policies that are sorely needed, especially in our communi-ties.

The nation is at a crossroads in many ways, economically, politically, socially, culturally, even racially. The election of President Barack Obama was met by some, with great pride and jubilation, and with sadness and dis-tain, by others.

The ascension of Barack Obama to the high-est office in the land has also revealed a hidden truth. On the issue of race, we still don’t see eye-to-eye.

Some members of the dominant racial group in America, as well as some blacks, believe that Election 2008 ushered in, or is evi-dence of, a new era in America. This new era can best be described as post-racial or a color-blind era.

There are others like Dr. Eduardo Bonilla-Silva of Duke University, who say, not only do we still see race, but that ra-cism is alive and well. The ways in which racism is manifested has changed.

The signs that once read, “No Dogs, No Negros, No Mexicans,” are gone. The signs have been replaced by tactics that appear to be nonracial, but contribute to racial inequal-ity.

Under this “new racism,” members of the dominant racial group may raise the selling price of a home, or the monthly rent of a unit, in the hopes that blacks will be priced out. Alternatively, blacks may be steered towards certain neighborhoods. Jobs that

Racism Without Racists?

although oft forgotten tra-dition. So, we are in search of black women, willing to be a bridge for some young person from a place of uncertainty and despair to a place of hope and optimism. Will you be that bridge?

Here is an open call to all black women, but especially to the sisters and daughters of the struggle. The community is calling upon you to reach out to young people, especially young girls, and provide them with the encourage-

ment and leadership so many lack.

While the self-help tradition has always been an important part of our experience, it is not the only tradition. Lifting as we rise, is an equally important,

cÉ|Çà Éy i|xã Se rv ing the B l a ck Popu la t ion o f Rock l and Coun ty , New York

In Search of Black Women

Also inside...

• Entrepreneur: Terence Mitchell

• Classic Cutz

• Nyack African-American

Festival and Parade

• Salon of Excellence

• H.A.N.A. of Rockland

• Devonte Gilchrist: Rising Star

Special Points of Interest

Students Compete for Scholarships

2

Mentoring Program for At-Risk Males

3

Living Legends Honored 3

Free Tax Prep 8

Ambassador Andrew Young to speak in county

7

Her Honor: Mayor Noramie Jasmin

10

Inductee Sports Hall of Fame: Shulton Whitley

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March/April 2011

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Students Compete for Scholarships

Did you know...

A Mighty River

The program on March 30 will consist of an exhibit, a brief DVD over-view, and remarks by Jamila Shabaz Brathwaite Program Director of The CEJJES Insti-tute. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. and will take place at the Nyack Library.

The CEJJES Institute, The African American Histori-cal Society of Rockland County, and the Historical Society of the Nyacks, proudly present "A Mighty River: Contributions of the Peoples of the African Dias-pora to the Economic Devel-

opment along the Hudson River," an overview re-searched and produced by the African American Histori-cal Society of Rockland County and the CEJJES Insti-tute in partnership with Rock-land Community College's Media Services Center.

• Iurica’s account is found in the Fall 2008 issue of The Piermont Newsletter.

• Copies of the newsletter may be accessed via the Piermont Library’s web page.

• There are claims that Piermont was a station on the Underground Railroad.

• Joseph Iurica says a tunnel ran from a house next to the Sons of Italy building, across Main Street and up Tate

Street to a safe house.

• In the 1960s, furniture from a nearby bar was dumped in the tunnel and the rest of it was filled when the village installed sewer lines.

Point of View Page 2

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Cooke and Lawson share stories from the Mine Hole, a black com-munity in Piermont, NY

Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was without question one of the greatest orators in history. He deliv-ered one of the most memo-rable and one of the most cited speeches, I Have a Dream.

King spoke on many other occasions as part of his commitment to social change and to social justice. Five students shared some of King’s greatest works during an oratory contest on Febru-ary 5, 2011.

Nyack College, STAC, Dominican College, and Rockland Community College awarded scholar-ships to the top three finish-ers.

The contestants ranged in age from 12-17. The students represented Ramapo High School, Nyack High School and Felix Fester Middle School, among oth-ers. Devonte Gilchrist, a student at Ramapo High School, won the top prize.

Earl Miller, Master of Ceremonies

Did You Know... • Bett later changed her

name to Elizabeth Free-man.

• Freeman died in 1829. • For more information

check out the book, Afri-can-American Odyssey

• Mum Bett was one of the

first enslaved blacks to be freed under the Mas-sachusetts constitution of 1780.

• Bett was likely born

around 1742.

• The case set a prece-dent and ultimately led to the end of slavery in Massachusetts.

• One of her great

grandchildren was famed sociologists and founder of the NAACP, W.E.B. DuBois.

Living Legends: Local Residents Honored

ways for many decades. Julien was honored as one of the driving forces behind Haitian Earthquake relief efforts in the county.

Past honorees in-clude: Dr. Beverly Anderson, Wesley King, Jr., Walter Blount, Jr., Audrey Lawson, Hezekiah Easter, James Case, Dr. Willie Bryant, An-gela Hill, and Jean J. Chery.

For almost 20 years, the Nyack Center has recognized outstanding leaders who have distin-guished themselves through service to the community. The Nyack Center recently honored Reverend Eugene Jones, Ouida Foster Toute-bon, and Renold “Nono” Julien.

Rev. Jones is Pastor of Hollingsworth Memorial Church Family Worship Cen-ter. He was honored, in part, for “working closely

with the community in main-taining a realm of moral and spiritual consciousness.”

Ms. Toutebon was honored for her work, espe-cially her work with young people. Toutebon has also worked with a host of other community-based organiza-tions, including Habitat for Humanity.

Mr. Julien, like Jones and Toutebon, has served the people of Rock-land County in a variety of

Mentoring Program for At-Risk Males

and has many other activities planned including a program in March to address gang violence and prevention.

For more informa-tion contact the organization at 845-323-2548 or visit them online at www.rockland ques.com.

Rockland Omega AcaDemy, a mentoring ro-gram of the Rockland County chapter of Omega Psi Phi, addresses the needs of black and Latino boys in the area. The program focuses on en-hancing computer literacy, financial literacy, and public speaking, among other is-sues.

Program partici-pants include at-risk youth in grades 6 through 8. The youth attend Pomona Middle School, Nyack Middle School, Lime Kiln Elementary, and Chestnut Ridge Middle School.

The organization recently held an event in honor of black history month

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the community.

Mum Bett, a slave, successfully sued for her freedom and helped end slavery in Massachusetts.

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In Celebration of Black History Montth

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United Sounds of Praise

Hollingsworth Memorial Church

Jhanna Vasser and K’Najae Scott

Nyack Residents

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Oratory Contestants

Nyack Branch NAACP

52nd Annual Membership Renewal, Recruitment and Freedom Fund Dinner

In Memory of

Leonard Cooke, Walter C. Blount, Jr., Laurence Holland,

Honorable William “Bill” Darden, David Cozart, and Ken Wilder

Thursday, April 28, 2011 AT 6:00 P.M.

Pearl River Hilton, Pearl River, New York

Ticket Information

Voncile Oliver 845-268-6626 Maria Whittingham 845-353-0773

Adult Tickets $65 (includes meal, one year subscription to Crisis Magazine and one-year membership)

Youth Council Members Ticket Courtesy of the Branch

Non-Youth Council Members $50

No ticket sales after April 25, 2011

Keynote Speaker

Ambassador Andrew Young

Her Honor: Mayor of Spring Valley

Did You Know...

Salon of Excellence: Meet Selma Walker

Selma works effec-tively and efficiently and gets her clients in and out and looking good.

The salon is located at 292 Main Street, which is owned by St. John’s Deliver-ance Tabernacle. Stop by or call 914-671-1142 to make an appointment!

Salon of Excellence, in Nyack, specializes in mak-ing women look their best! Selma Walker, a lifelong resident of Rockland, is a licensed professional. She has more than 15 years of experience.

The salon is appro-priately named. Walker

provides an array of high quality styles and services including updos, her spe-cialty.

Selma is committed to excellence and education. She provides clients with the information they need to maintain the beautiful looks she creates.

Court in the landmark Brown v. Board of Edu-cation of Topeka, Kansas case.

♦ The historic case ended legal segregation in America.

♦ June Shagaloff Alexan-der, a resident of Rock-land County, was the first Education Director of the NAACP.

♦ She worked with Dr. Martin Luther King Sr. and Thurgood Marshall to fight school desegre-

gation by mobilizing children and parents in local communities, in-cluding in Hillburn.

♦ In fact, she helped de-velop the social research which played a vital role in the NAACP’s vic-tory in the U.S. Supreme

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New York. She had a lead-ing role in organizing relief efforts for individuals im-pacted by the recent earth-quake in Haiti. In fact, Jas-min’s husband was in the Caribbean nation when the devastating earthquake oc-curred.

Jasmin is an inspira-tion to many in the village and beyond. For more in-formation on Mayor Jasmin visit the village online at: www.villagespringvalley.org.

Spring Valley is the largest municipality in Rock-land County. It is also one of the county’s most diverse communities. However, lead-ership in the village has not always reflected the faces of the men and women call-ing the village home.

Several years ago, Noramie F. Jasmin and the residents of Spring Valley made history! Noramie Jas-min became the first woman to hold the position of Mayor of Spring Valley. She is also

said to be the first Haitian-American mayor in New York State.

Mayor Jasmin is no stranger to public service in the village. She served the village in a number of ca-pacities before becoming mayor. She served previ-ously as a trustee and as Deputy Mayor.

Mayor Jasmin’s commitment to service ex-tends beyond the village boundaries of Spring Valley,

Did You Know...

ers are treated with respect and profession-alism, promises the owner.

• There is a beauty salon on the premises, too!

• Call 845-222-2876 for your appointment.

• A new business opened up in the village of Spring Valley.

• Classic Cutz is not your average neighborhood barber shop.

• Pete, a graduate of Spring Valley High

School, is the CEO. He not only offers appoint-ments, he also guaran-tees them!

• For the past six months, Classic Cutz has been at 53 Kennedy Drive.

• At Classic Cutz, custom-

Trained2b: Terence Mitchell

Trained Martial Arts & Fit-ness in New York.

Te rence of fe r s group training. Clients may sign-up for boxing, kickbox-ing and karate classes. Mr. Mitchell will also tailor ses-sions to meet individual goals.

For more informa-tion, contact Terence at Terence@trained2b.com.

Terence Mitchell is a photographer, trainer and blogger. He grew up in Manhattan where he was introduced to art at an early age.

Mitchell began his art education in fine arts. He describes himself as a life-style photographer.

Mr. Mitchell enjoys capturing real moments and

creating art in any media. He shoots an ensemble pho-tography group looking to stimulate the senses!

Terence is “a crea-tive, fun, inspired photogra-pher with a passion for beautiful portraits.” He shares his passion for pho-tography and for fitness as the owner of Terence Mitchell Photography &

On the Right Track: Shulton Whitley

30, 2011 at the Pearl River Elks Club, Pearl River New York. For more on Whitley, see the special tribute on page 17.

For ticket informa-tion, call 845-727-7978 or visit http://www.rcshf.org.

Shulton Whitley is one of the most accomplished runners to ever grace the tracks in Rockland County. Whitley, who has coached and mentored hundreds of young people, will be in-ducted in the Rockland County Hall of Fame.

Whitley was a

standout runner as a high school student and at Rutgers University. He was even featured in a national com-mercial for Gillette.

Mr. Whitley, along with several others, will be formerly inducted into the Rockland County Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, April

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Shulton Whitley and his daughter

Joy.

Terence Mitchell, Owner

Terence Mitchell Photogra-phy & Trained Martial Arts

& Fitness

Nyack African-American Day Parade & Festival Page 12

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Clothes Works

Did You Know...

HANA of Rockland

HANA organizes blood drives and relief mis-sions to Haiti, among other initiatives. To find out more, visit www.rocklandhana.org.

The members of the Haitian-American Nurses Association (HANA) become involved with the issues and services relevant to the health and welfare of the community. Members of HANA encourage Haitian-Americans students to study

science and engineering dis-ciplines and help Haitian-Americans students excel academically.

Members also aim to serve as role models and have positive impacts on the Haitian-American community.

under the age of 65, are without health care.

• Source. FASTSTATS. Health of Black or Afri-can-American People.

• 13% of blacks are in fair or poor health (2009).

• 51% of black women are considered obese, compared to 37% of black men (2005-2008).

• 43% of black women

over the age of 20 have hypertension (2003-2006).

• 39% of black males over the age of 20 have hypertension (2003-2006).

• About 20% of blacks

Helping Hands Page 14

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Dr. Duane Bryan Practices Cardiology in

Valley Cottage, New York

of the Aging, and the Department of Social Services.

Clothesworks is located at 78 Hudson Avenue, Haverstraw, New York. For more information call 845-638-9276.

Clothesworks’ mission is to provide women in need with an appropriate outfit for a job interview or job training program. Clothesworks strives to afford women in transition the oppor-tunity to build confi-dence in order to succeed in the work-force.

Clothesworks was founded in 2001. Women are referred by various non-profit and gov-ernment social service agencies.

Referring agen-cies include: Rock-land Guidance Cen-ter, Family Connec-tions, the Child Assis-tance Program, Rock-land County Office

Did You Know...

• Colvin testified in the Browder v. Gale case which declared segre-gated busing in Mont-gomery, unconstitutional.

• Check out the book, Claudette Colvin: Twice Towards Justice, for more information.

• Claudette Colvin was among several females arrested for challenging racial segregation on Montgomery buses, prior to the arrest of Rosa Park.

• Colvin was arrested about nine months be-

fore the historic arrest of Parks, but few people know of her act of civil disobedience.

• Claudette was only 15 years old at the time.

• She was a member of the NAACP.

Alpha Kappa Alpha, Pi Psi Omega Chapter

bration. With a $5,000 grant from the County Legis-lature, the chapter’s Juneteenth Committee spon-sored the first ever African-American parade in Rock-land County.

For information about the organization’s current programs, visit www.pipsiomegaaka.org/home.html.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. issued a charter to the Pi Psi Omega Chapter of Rockland County, formerly named the Tappan Interest Group. The chartering cere-mony took place on June 20, 1987.

From the time of its inception in January 1986, the Tappan Interest Group held many of its meetings at the home of the late Dr. Jac-

queline Holland. Past pro-grams include the Ivy AKAd-emy which serviced the com-munity’s children, ages 7-12, by providing them with cul-tural enrichment, emphasiz-ing the history of notable African-Americans, the art of banking, savings, home own-ership and investing.

Pi Psi Omega was one of the first sponsors of the County Juneteenth cele-

Rockland County AmeriCorps (RAC)

nities to explore a career field, gain new skills, and give back to the community! For information about an employment op-portunity for people out of work, see the article on page 16 or call 845-708-7307.

Each year RCA en-rolls approximately 50 mem-bers. RCA works with com-munity members to deter-mine what kind of literacy and environmental projects are needed by the residents and then collaborates to

design a plan that will meet those needs.

RCA recruits mem-bers to place at those pro-jects. Members receive a modest stipend and educa-tional award for their ser-vice, along with the opportu-

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Sorors award scholarships to Spring Valley Youth in 2010

Claudette Colvin

Teenage Activist

AmeriCorps extends deadline to help out-of-work residents

Part-time opportunities available through REC Program; deadline extended to March 10

REC will match out-of-work County residents with municipal and non-profit entities that are short-staffed due to layoffs, hiring freezes and early retirement incentives. Applicants will be comprised of three basic groups: 1. Unemployed, experienced workforce – ages 30 - 55 + ; 2. Unemployed, recent college graduates - ages 21 – 30 ; and 3. Youth - ages 17 and older.

REC members who participate in the 450-hour program will

receive a $2,949 living stipend and a $1,250 educational award. Members who participate in the 300-hour program will

receive a living stipend of $1,959 and an educational award of $1,000. Additional benefits include training, employment, social

networking and the ability to provide a needed community service.

Applications are due March 10, 2010. For more information or to request an application, contact Jenny at 845-638-5362 or e-mail kuriskoj@co.rockland.ny.us.

Point of View Salutes

Shulton Whitley Inductee, Rockland County Sports Hall of Fame

Selected Achievements

• Set numerous high school, county, and section records

• Part of a record setting 880 yard relay team

• Historic record stood for 30 years, until Whitley’s own son, and three others from Ramapo High School, broke it!

• Earned a full scholarship to Rutgers University

• Appeared at the Millrose Games at historic Madison Square Garden

• Held a state record in the 110 meter high hurdles at the prestigious Empire State Games

• Beloved Track and Field Coach at Nyack High School

This month’s article is coming from a very good friend and colleague of mine, Robert K. Fenner. He has

been in the pest control industry for more than 10 years and is admired, adored and respected by customers

and employers alike. As I teach new pest control technicians and seasoned veterans; I readily humble myself

and admit that although I occupy the position of an instructor, I am still very much a student to this ever changing

industry. Booby, as known to many in Rockland County, has been focusing more time lately on bed bug services

but believes just as I do; that roaches are the backbone of our industry. If anyone wishes to maintain a produc-

tive career in pest control, it is essential to know the history, needs and weaknesses of this animal.

The German Cockroach

There are over 3,000 species of roach worldwide, with about only 55 of these species seen throughout

the United States. One of the most common invading species is called the German cockroach; so we will focus on

this species. Roaches need 3 things to survive: food, water, and a suitable habitat (or shelter). Since they are so

small, only about ½ inch long (adults), they don’t require large amounts of food and water to live. They can get

food from garbage, unwashed dishes, crumbs, and other food debris. Even if there isn’t anything around that

we consider food, roaches can consume a variety of things; such as paste or glue from paper bags, boxes,

spilled grease, even other roaches either young or dead. While many may focus on food as a stimulant or en-

abler to the cockroach’s survival; water is more vital than food for this insect. This is why Pest Management Pro-

fessionals are able to find them easily either in the kitchen or bathroom.

Here are some facts that you may or may not know about the German cockroach. Life starts inside of

an egg sac or capsule. Once the sac forms it takes 28 days for the baby roaches (called nymphs) to hatch. Each

egg capsule can have anywhere from 30- 48 nymphs inside. Under favorable conditions, adult females can

live 20 to 30 weeks and they will produce between 4 and 8 egg capsules in their lifetime. According to Dr Phil

Koehler (Department Head, Entomology; University of Florida), “One female roach and her offspring can pro-

duce more than 100 million roaches in a year. Female roaches only need to mate once to lay eggs for the rest

of their lives. Roaches progress through several stages of growth before becoming adults; these stages are

called molting. Molting is just one process of the overall metamorphosis. Research conducted by the University

of Massachusetts and the USDA: Research, Education & Economic Information Systems (REEIS) shows that the

shed skins of cockroaches along with fecal deposits are allergens believed to be directly linked to juvenile

asthma in lower income housing. Roaches can also contaminate our food and cause dysentery and diarrhea, by

just walking over plates, silverware and toothbrushes because they carry virus causing bacteria on their legs.

one process of the overall metamorphosis. Research conducted by the University of Massachusetts and

the USDA: Research, Education & Economic Information Systems (REEIS) shows that the shed skins of cockroaches

along with fecal deposits are allergens believed to be directly linked to juvenile asthma in lower income hous-

ing. Roaches can also contaminate our food and cause dysentery and diarrhea, by just walking over plates,

silverware and toothbrushes because they carry virus causing bacteria on their legs.

Being in the pest control industry for 10 plus years, I have observed that other insects are sometimes mis-

taken for roaches. Most people fall between two extremes when it comes to the tolerance of any pest (not just

roaches). Some may feel slightly indifferent whereas others become anxious to the point of losing sleep. Either

way rest assured that all roach infestations can be controlled and in many cases even eliminated. If you have

been unsuccessful at ridding a location of these pests, then it may be time to consult a reputable Pest Manage-

ment Professional (PMP). As no two homes (or buildings) are the same, a PMP can tailor a program that is specific

and considerate of individual needs and preferences.

According to Global Pest Solution owners, the first step in any pest control program is correctly identify-

ing the pest which can be revealed with a thorough inspection. Other factors include evaluating the severity of the

problem, legal limitations of commercial versus residential structures and most importantly considering the medical

needs or concerns of occupants. There is no one solution for every situation. When a Pest Management Profes-

sional and the occupants work together; control or total elimination can be achieved.

Working as a Pest Management Professional for so many years has afforded me to see new and inter-

esting insect behaviors; one in particular illustrated the determination of the German cockroach. During a routine

service in a commercial kitchen; I observed a roach taking hold of a small scrap of food left on the floor. The

roach pulled its’ little feast underneath an industrial dishwasher so it could eat in the dark shadows. After I wit-

nessing that, I am never surprised by the survival instincts of this particular species. My colleague (and business

partner) told me of an incident where a roach survived for several hours without a head! How’s that for staying

alive? The fact that they have survived for millions of years is proof of their adaptability.

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Devonte Gilchrist is a student at Ramapo High School. He is also the winner of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratory Contest for 2011! The contest was held on Saturday, February 5, 2011 as part of the Nyack Center’s Black History Month Celebration. The contest was cosponsored by area colleges. Devonte, along with four other Rockland County students, recited some of King’s most memorable speeches. Devonte offered his interpretation of King’s Noble Peace Prize acceptance speech. Gilchrist received a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 for his efforts. Congratulations to Devonte Gilchrist, a rising star.