THIS WEEKEND RIDE COME OUT AND SUPPORT

A CARIBBEAN DOCUMENTARY

Posted By: C. Harrison/Aug 5,2015/10:23pm

This Documentary thus far has taken-on a life of its own, the arguments for and against it….very interesting: Showings August 7, at 7:30PM and again August 8th at 11:00PM. Hosting by Dylan Dilinjah of “Making the Brand”

Locations for both showings: Maysles Cinema, 343 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10027 Ι Tickets can be bought at: www.brownpaperticket.com.  Both producers will be on hand to answer your questions after the shows.

QUEENS ARTS FUND APPLICATION DEADLINE

Posted By: C. Harrison/August 5, 2015/8:13PM

Queens, New York….Queens Council on the Arts (QCA) announced the 2016 Queens Arts Fund (QAF) funding cycle that supports the hard work and contributions of the borough’s creative citizens with grants for their programming. In 2015 they awarded $180.000 in cultural programming in the borough of Queens.

July 1, 2015 new guidelines and the online grant application for 2016 grant cycle will become available on the QCA website at http://www.queenscouncilarts,org/gaf

Queens base individuals artists and nonprofit organizations producing cultural programming in all arts discipline and meeting eligibility and requirements are invited to apply to the 2015 QAF grant program.

Deadline for all applications is Thursday, October 8, 2015.

All applicants must attend an application session. This is a competitive application process with applications reviewed by a peer panel. The application information session located throughout the borough and began July 1, 2015. You can do so in three ways:

1.   view application tutorials on the QCA website

2.   Attend a one-on-one meeting with a QCA staff member

3.  Attend an informational group session. Schedules are as follow:

Registration is required for the one-on-one:

Thursday, September 3 ,   10:30 AM-4:00

Thursday, September 8,   10:30 AM-4:00

Monday, September 21,  10:30 AM-4:00

Thursday, September 24,  10:30 AM-4:00

go here to sign up for the one-on-one: http://wwwlart.org/gaf

workshops begin at 6:00PM and last 2 hours

Wednesday July 29

Thursday, August6,  5:30PM-Far Rockaway Branch Queens Library-1637 Central Ave., Far Rockaway 11691

Thursday, August 13 6:00PM-Queens Council on the Arts-Korean translation provided at this session

Thursday, August 18, 6:00PM-Jamaica Center for the Arts and Learning-161-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica 11432

Monday, August 31, 6:00PM-South Ozone Park Branch Queens Library-128-16 Rockaway Blvd,  South Ozone Park 11420

Wednesday, September 2, 6:00PM-Rockaway Artists Alliance-Studio 7 Gallery, Fort Tilden Breezy Point 11697

Thursday, September 10,  6:00PM-Knockdown Center-52-19 Flushing Ave, Maspeth 11378

Tuesday, September 15, 6:00PM-Rockaway Waterfront Alliance-58-03 Rockaway Blvd, Rockaway 11692

Monday. September 28, 6:00PM-St Albans Branch Library-191-05 Linden Blvd.,  St. Albans11412

Wednesday, September 30, 6:00PM-Flushing  Branch Library-3rd Floor Conference Room-41-17 Main Street, Flushing 11355-Chinese translation provided at this session

For more information contact: Lynn Lobell, Grant resource Director lloobell@queenscouncilarts.org or 347-505-3015–Sam Dalsheimer, QFA Grant Associate at: qcagrants@gmail.com or 347-505-3019

Made possible by: New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partner with City Council and New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Cuomo and New York State Legislature.

THE NYC 2015 FUNRAISING FOR

THE RHYTHM & BLUES FOUNDATION

By: C. Harrison/July 1, 2015/4:07 AM

New York , NY….The Rhythm and Blues Foundation hosted its first of the year, Black Music Month after work fundraiser, commemorating the “soul of the 90’s and R&B tributes. The event took place June 23, at the luxurious Attic Rooftop Lounge in Time Square, located at the Hilton, 251 W 48 Street, NYC. The event was anchored by Music icon, Michael Bivins of the fame group New Addition.  The star studded line up included groups from the  90’s and 80s via Allure, Dunte from Ruffends, Royal Bayyan from Cool & the Gang, amongst others; were on hand for this celebration.  Intro. Celebrity DJ’s included: dj Jon Quick and dj Commish provided the soundtrack of the 90s. Monies raise for the night were $3500.00.

The Rhythm & Blues Foundation, Inc. was founded in 1988, it is a non profit organization dedicated to the historical and cultural preservation of Rhythm & Blues music, and recognition of contribution of its participants to our musical heritage.

The foundation provides financial and medical assistance, educational outreach, performance opportunities and archival activities to support its constituents and fulfill its mission. It also presents special events and other programs to recognize artistic contributions and excellence within the Rhythm & Blues musical genre.

The policies and programs of the Foundation are determined by its Board of Directors and Advisory Board comprised of representatives of Rhythm & Blues diverse  community. The Board is made up of: artists, member of the entertainment and music industries, and representatives of the fields of education, public relations, Journalism, and Financial Management and other interests.

The Foundation also promotes public appreciation for Rhythm & Blues as a distinct American musical genre and administer grant programs and other services to address financial needs of distressed Rhythm & Blues artists.

The Foundation is national and reopened its doors at its new location in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where it has partner with Kenny Gamble’s Universal Companies. Services are provided for artists from the 1940 through to 1970s, while catering to emerging Rhythm & Blues artists. The foundation serve as a bridge from past to present artists.

The Beacon for and behind the forming of this service to her Community and fellow musicians was Ruth Brown a rhythm & Blues singer, whose hit songs, made Atlantic Records, the house that Ruth build.  Ms. Brown according to Adam Bernstein, of the Washington Post, noted that, “Ms. Brown, who lived in Henderson, a Las Vegas suburb, became known as a persistent and vital activists in the musicians’ royalty reform movement of the 1980s.” “Her efforts brought aging, often ailing musicians payments that major music companies had long denied them.” Ms. Brown died Nov 17, at St Rose Dominican Hospital in Henderson, Nev., after a stroke and heart attack, she was 78.

Highlights below: All photos credits: Journalist C. Harrison

  C. Harrison and Michael Bivl  

HE WAS COUNTING ON HISTORY TO GO OUT IN STYLE

By: C. Harrison/July 29, 2015/11:21PM

Dylann Roof seen here holding a confederate flag

A mass shooting took place on June 17, 2015; when all was said and done we learned that 9 people was gun down inside of an historic black church, Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in downtown Charleston. The gunman, Dylann  Roof, a 21-year old White kid. He was captured the next day June 18, 2015 at 10:44 am 245 miles from the scene of the shooting. On June 19, 2015, he was charge with nine counts of  murder and one count of possession of a firearm. At his hearing the same day he got a $1 million bond for weapon’s possession charge and no bail for the nine counts of murder.

According to a confession statement made by Roof, he wanted to start a race war. We later learn from news reels that Roof came to the church went inside– where a Bible Study was ensue, sat down in the Bible Class for approximately 1 hour. In the Bible study including Roof, 14 people in total. The shooter then got up and start shooting people, nine in all,  six women and 3 men got hit, one was spared. According to reports, Roof disagreed when the discussion of the scriptures began. Roof spared Mother Sanders, so that she could tell what had happened. quote: “Did I shoot you?” “No” he said, “Good, ’cause we need someone to survive, because I’m gonna shoot myself, and you ‘ll be the only survivor.” He then turned the gun on himself but ran out of ammunition.

Here are my questions: Are there people behind him who egged him on or bait him to do it” Roof mentioned “We.” Was he trying to be like Ian Smith, the last White Regime ruler of Rhodesia and was unintentionally drawn to the historical calamity of an idea?  because if I hate you, I wouldn’t want to be around you at all.

This kid, not only had black friends but had them since grade school. He even lived in a black town, mostly African-American , in Eastover, not too far from where he was born. He sat in the church for one hour. No racist would have hang around that long. Supposedly Roof did it because he feels that “Black men raped white women and he wanted to start a race war.” What was he hoping to gain out of causing a race war, who does he think would win (Nobody of course). I believe he use that antidote as a copout to confuse. Maybe he was told to use them.

If a person is a average learner and go on some web pages found some stuff about people, people that person had been hanging out with night and day, close black friends. These pages are telling that person things not known to that person or that person did not pick up in school because said person dropped out—why wouldn’t said person asked their so-call-black-friend, or go do some research on the topics or ask older people.

The fact is, Dylann was not living in a racist town, as was mentioned. (But then, most young people do not listen to no amount of talking sometimes). How could Dylann,  turn so far left in mare months while still talking to his black friends. Could it be that what he was reading about and eventually wrote about hit home, bring back memories of a childhood upbringing–a lost. Not an excuse but, did he see his rousing idea (of his) as a way to pay back his family or whoever troubled him.

Clearly he was troubled and this idea was a way to go out in style, make some history and be remembered for years to come.  Sticking it to somebody, saying “I became somebody, I am somebody I made history.” The hero in the history books, Ian Smith of Rhodesia, was the last all White Majority rule general; some of his inch men would’ve rather die fighting to the bitter end— some, of whom could still be alive today; possibly gave birth to Roof. Ian Smith died in 1985.

LIFE FOR THIS ONE AND ONLY CHILD SHOULDN’T HAVE TURN OUT THIS WAY

By: C. Harrison/July 28, 2015/5:04am

Daughter of the late singer Whitney Houston, Bobbi Kristina died Sunday, July 28,. She was found facedown in her bathtub inside of her townhouse, in Atlanta. she was 22 years of age. Ripped way too soon.

Whitney Houston was one of the biggest R&B singer of all times, She died January 9, 2012, found in a California Hotel room in a bathtub facedown…like her daughter. Whitney came into this world (born) 1963…..Missed by Millions.

The question is why? why did this child Bobbi Kristina, seemingly moving forward with her life inspite of what was thrown in her way for a year by her auntie (a restraining order on her husband not to come near her).  Yes, the question is: who wanted Bobbi Kristina out of the way and what did they hope to get with her being gone?  Were they targeted by people close to them unbeknown to the family?

I say follow the money trail, which I think investigator are already on to. Whoever killed her killed her mother either that or it was a copycat.  Someone or we will use (they) for the purpose of this article—wanted these two Mother and daughter out of the way.

I believe that  had a throughout investigation continued–that person or those responsible might have been flushed out but instead they counted on a few things and got their wishes only to kill again or was just buying time before they went after Houston’s daughter. The bathtub work the first time why wouldn’t work again, no signs of forced trauma, it was easy.

This baby girl even though she wouldn’t not listen because of Nick Gordon, didn’t deserve to died so young and in the manner she did. Her family should know that she was not going to listen to them because Nick was her first and that is key. The question here is would Nick really cut down a mother and her daughter?, why? and for what. What was this guy into?–if he was really marry to Kristina then he had means and motive. The thing is, he is not the only person with means and motive and this is the biggest question.

Bobbi Kristina May you and your mother Whitney Houston rest in peace, God sees and knows all things–the truth will come out.

Posted  By: C. Harrison/July 24, 2015

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is reminding National Flood Insurance Program (NSIP) policyholders, who filed a claim as a result of Hurricane Sandy, that they have 60 days to register to have claim files reviewed if they believe their claims were underpaid. FEMA set a September 6, 2015 as the last day for policyholders to register.

To be eligible for the review, policyholders must have experienced flood damage between Oct 27, 2012 and Nov 6, 2012 as a result of Hurricane Sandy. Policyholders can call the NFIP’s Hurricane Sandy claims center at 1-866-337-4262. To download a form requesting a review. The downloaded form may be filed out and emailed to FEMA-sandyclaimsreview@fema.dhs.gov– to start the review process.

FEMA will request the policyholder’s claim file from their insurance company and forward it to the NFIP review office within two business days. Files will be assigned to highly skilled, NFIP-certified adjuster who will serve as a caseworker for the insured. The entire process should take less than 90 days. Caseworkers will contact policyholders to guide them through the review process.

Policyholders who have already registered for the Hurricane Sandy claims review do not need to take any additional action and can expect to be contacted by their caseworker.

If you have questions, please contact FEMA’s  intergovernmental Affairs Division at (202) 646-3444 or at FEMA-IGA@fema.dhs.gov

Posted by: C. Harrison/July 24, 2015

FOUR PARKS IN QUEENS ARE PARTICIPATING IN MOVIES  MOVIES MOVIES!

1.  CAMBRIA/CABBELL PARK—FRANCIS LEWIS PARK AT 220 AVENUE: JULY 20-8:35-JULY 27, 2015-AUGUST 10TH

2.  BROOKVILLE PARK—BROOKVILLE BLVD AT 144 AVENUE: JULY 21–JULY 28, TUESDAY AUGUST 4–TUESDAY AUGUST 11, 2015

3.  BAISLEY POND PARK—FOCH BLVD AT LONG STREET: JULY 22–JULY 29–WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5—WEDNESDAY AUGUST 12, 2015

4.  ST. ALBAN PARK—-MERRICK BLVD AT SAYRES AVENUE: THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2015…..RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK—THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015….BEYOND THE LIGHTS.

Posted by: C. Harrison/July 24, 2015

New York, NY…..The Consul General of Jamaica, Dr. Herman G. Lamont and Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, cordially invite you to attend the Flag Raising Ceremony in celebration of Jamaica’s 53rd year of Independence.

The ceremony takes place on August 6, 2015 at the Queens Borough Hall at 12 noon.

Posted By: C. Harrison/July 24, 2015

IRISH AND CHIN’S LAST STOPS ON THE BASHMENT GRANNY 3 TOUR …..FIRST UP STAURDAY, JULY 25, 2015, IN SIDE BOSTON’S HISTORIC STRAND THEATER AND SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2015 IN THE BRONX, NY EVANDER CHILDS HIGHSCHOOL

TICKETS ARE $40.00 IN ADVANCE–FOR TICKETS PLEASE CALL: 718-878-6323

Posted By: C. Harrison/July 24, 2015

Come see the West Indies Cricket Legends team in action in two T20 Games, Playing against the New York All Star X1. Both games will be at 2pm on Saturday & Sunday August 1-2. Come show your support and love for the West Indies Cricket Legends. For tickets and further information see the attached flyer.

Idlewild Park: 223rd Street & 148th Avenue, Queens NY 11413