On Friday, August 11th, 2023, a remarkable event unfolded as more than 300 children affiliated with the Police Athletic League (PAL) congregated at the PAL Harlem Center. These young participants hailed from various centers including Harlem, Polo Grounds, Duncan, and other locations across the city. The occasion was none other than Cultural Day, a vibrant…
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OP-ED: The PACT Act Fulfills Our Obligation to Veterans • By: Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn The United States has long been described as a nation of ideas. The founding fathers wrote that “with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence…mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred
The National Council of Negro Women Inc. – Queens County’s Youth Section is sponsoring a Community Activity & Information Day.
The NCNW Youth Section will be in attendance with information about how to join their unit. Plus, there will be FREE health screenings, raffles & giveaways, back-to-school supplies, face painting, double dutch & games, Zumba, a photo booth, and more. This will be a wonderful fun-filled, and informative family event.
The event takes place on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rush Temple A.M.E. Zion 119-48 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11434.
For more info, contact NCNW Health Committee via email at Health.NCNW.qcs@gmail.com
On Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, the city of Paterson saw the ceremonial renaming of Matlock Street as “Chairman John Currie Way.” Paterson City Council members had approved the resolution for the street renaming and took part in the ceremony, along with various government officials and Mayor Andre Sayegh.
“I’m sure we all agree that as far as his leadership is concerned, if we were to give him a grade, he’d get an A plus,” Mayor Sayegh told those attending the ceremony. “Why would he get an A plus? Well, he’s a chairman that is results-oriented. And a lot of the results, his record of results, speak for him. He gets an A plus for driving diversity: to make sure that the state, county, and the government reflect the people that it serves.”
“It’s not by might, it’s not by schooling, but it’s about having a heart for service,” Assemblymember Shavonda E. Sumter said, adding to the accolades. She spoke of Currie as an example of a person who came from humble beginnings and was able to achieve so much. “All of those who are touched by John Curry, he tells us all to make sure we take care of people first. It’s not about having a title.
“The other piece that’s important about today is not only is it his birthday, but it’s important for us to recognize our leaders while they’re here, to give them their roses so they can smell them and enjoy them. … As we look at the tenure and the tenor of the country today and what politics is, it’s important that we have a conscience and a moral compass. And John Currie is that moral compass and a Democratic Party that we have to fight for leaders who care about the things that we care about, which are people and taking care of our youth and taking care of our seasoned saints to be sure they have what they need. Today, we are going to unveil this sign, we are going to celebrate, we’re going to sing happy birthday at the brownstone, and we’re going to honor a legend while he is here to enjoy this moment.”
“Chairman John Currie Way” pays tribute to John Currie, who served as chair of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee (NJDSC) and was Democratic chair of the Passaic County Democratic Organization for 27 years. Currie was the second African American to hold the position of county chair in New Jersey and the first to hold that position in Passaic County.
New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way came out to celebrate August as Black Business Month during an event sponsored by the New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC).
“I am proud to lead a department that supports the economic vitality of our state,” Secretary Way said. “I’m grateful for the ways we can work together to ensure Black business owners and entrepreneurs are included in our state’s economic successes. The NJBAC is a valuable resource within my office that can help you navigate the state rules governing your business and provide potential resources, including financial support, to succeed in whatever your industry may be.”
NJBAC Executive Director Melanie Willoughby also spoke about the center’s mission, saying,
“The NJ Business Action Center exists to help New Jersey businesses navigate state government. We are dedicated to providing a wide range of services, including assistance with state tax certification, guidance to help businesses qualify for government contracts, and support in getting certified as a minority-owned business. By obtaining these designations, businesses can access various state programs and resources, opening doors to contract set-asides, supplier diversity programs, and opportunities in specialized programs such as the New Jersey Cannabis Training Academy, an initiative aimed at guiding social equity, legacy, Impact Zone license applicants through the legal cannabis marketplace.”For more information on the NJBAC, visit https://nj.gov/state/bac/ or call 1-800-JERSEY-7.
Michael Oher, a former NFL star known for inspiring the film “The Blind Side,” has filed a petition in a Tennessee court with claims that the family who took him in lied about an important part of his life story.
Oher says the family used him for money, causing controversy around the once celebrated story of triumph.
The retired football star filed a petition in Shelby County, Tennessee noting that the Tuohy family, who were portrayed as his adoptive parents in the film, never legally adopted him.
Instead, they manipulated him into signing documents that made them his conservators after he turned 18.
These conservatorship papers allowed them to make financial decisions on his behalf. Oher’s legal filing claims that the Tuohys used their authority as his conservators to make a profitable deal for the film adaptation of his story.
The movie earned over $300 million and won an Oscar for Sandra Bullock’s portrayal of Leigh Anne Tuohy.
According to reporting by ESPN, the Tuohys allegedly received substantial royalties, while Oher received nothing despite being the central figure in the narrative.
Documents filed in court alleged that the movie paid the Tuohys and their two birth children each $225,000, plus 2.5% of the film’s “defined net proceeds.”
Oher, whose eight year career included playing for the Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, and Tennessee Titans, didn’t receive compensation.
The court filing suggested that the Tuohys continued to promote the false narrative of Oher’s adoption, using it to their advantage for personal gain.
Oher’s lawyer, J. Gerard Stranch IV, said Oher discovered the truth in 2023, causing deep emotional distress.
The revelation shattered Oher’s belief in the family’s claim to be his adoptive parents, the attorney claimed.
Oher’s legal filing seeks to terminate the conservatorship held by the Tuohys and prevent them from exploiting his name and likeness.
The petition also demands a full accounting of the profits generated using Oher’s story and compensation for Oher’s rightful share of these earnings.
Born into a family grappling with drug addiction, Oher faced hardships, including foster care placements and homelessness.
His trajectory changed when he was taken in by the Tuohy family, which provided stability and support.
ESPN noted that Oher’s athletic talents thrived, propelling him to a successful college and NFL career.
However, the court filing highlighted that if Oher had been legally adopted, he would have retained control over his financial matters. Tellingly, the conservatorship arrangement stripped him of this autonomy, which became instrumental in the family’s alleged financial exploitation.
Further, the Tuohys had previously claimed they received only a flat fee for the movie and shared what they earned with Oher.
But recent revelations counter these assertions.
“The lie of Michael’s adoption is one upon which Co-Conservators Leigh Anne Tuohy and Sean Tuohy have enriched themselves at the expense of their Ward, the undersigned Michael Oher,” Oher’s lawyers wrote.
“Michael Oher discovered this lie to his chagrin and embarrassment in February of 2023, when he learned that the Conservatorship to which he consented on the basis that doing so would make him a member of the Tuohy family, in fact provided him no familial relationship with the Tuohys.”
By HWM In the tapestry of Harlem’s rich history, a vibrant thread emerges in the form of the Harlem Community Art Center, a haven of creativity born in November 1938. Its inauguration was graced by none other than former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, who hailed this new beacon of artistic expression. In its brief existence,…
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