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365Black
“365Black” is not
just a slogan used by
McDonald’s, but it is state-
ment which reflects the
daily contributions that
people of African ancestry
have made and continue to
make to the nation and to
the world. The statement is
also indicative of the resil-
iency of people who have
overcome obstacles seldom
experienced in all of human
history.
In a recent inter-
view I conducted with the
Honorable Keith L.T.
Wright, Member of Assem-
bly, 70th Assembly District,
I asked him how the district
he represents, Central Har-
lem, would be different if
blacks had greater access
to wealth. He said, look
what blacks have accom-
plished without having much
More Than a Dreamer
The Reverend Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., is
remembered for his famous
I Have a Dream speech.
King was much more than a
dreamer. He was a revolu-
tionary. He was a vision-
ary. He did not what was
popular, but what was
access to wealth! He
added, today blacks are
serving as Chief Executive
Officers. He added, blacks
are serving in some of the
highest positions in govern-
ment, including the most
powerful position in the
free world, President of the
United States. Imagine
what blacks could do if
they had wealth?
The experience of
blacks in America is one of
struggle, but it is also one
of resistance and persever-
ance. Three hundred and
sixty five days of the year,
every year, blacks are
making history. They are
not only making history,
they are making a differ-
ence. They are remember-
ing the past, working in the
present, and shaping the
future.
right. Despite being de-
spised and rejected by
many of his contemporaries,
including some blacks and
members of the clergy, he
fought valiantly for the
creation of nation that he
would not live to see.
As we remember
the legacy of Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. in January
and people like Phillip
Payton, Leonard Cooke,
Maggie Walker, William
“Bill” Darden, and others,
let us also remember the
responsibility that each one
of us has to bequeath to the
next generation a world
more perfect than the one
we inherited. Make history,
365 days of the year.
Celebrate King on
at 2:00 pm on Monday,
January 17, 2011 at Pil-
grim Baptist Church, 80
North Franklin Street, New
York 10960, and everyday
by making or renewing a
commitment to social justice.
Volume 1, Issue 3
January/February 2011
Special Points of Interest
Jewish Federation to 2
Remember King
Revealing the Secrets of
2
the Hollow
Rockland County Civil
3
Rights Hall of Fame
The Piano Lesson at
4
Elmwood Playhouse
Ambassador Andrew
7
Young to speak in county
Meet Shelley Roxanne: 10
She’s Optimistic
The Hat Boutique and 10
More
Also inside...
• Benefactor: Rose Holland
• Nyack Village Clerk: Mary
White
• 2011 HSBCS Tour
• Historic Underground Railroad
Society
• Delta Sigma Theta
• Justin Marsland: Rising Star
 Page 2 Point of View

Jewish Federation to Remember King

William “Bill” Darden, activ-
ist, educator, legislator,
passes away at the age of 65.
Shared History,
Shared Future is the theme of
an evening of dialogue in
memory of Reverend Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., spon-
sored by the Jewish Federa-
tion of Rockland County. The
event is January 13, 2001 at
7:00 P.M. at New City Jew-
ish Center. The center is
located at 47 Old School
House Road, New City, New
York.
The Keynote
Speaker is Reverend Dr.
DeeDee Coleman. Coleman
is a native of New Orleans
and pastor of Russell Street
Missionary Baptist Church in
Michigan.
For more informa-
tion about the event please
contact Ben Lewis at 845-
638-9600, extension 115 or
via email at
ben@newcityjc.org.
To learn more
about Reverend Coleman,
visit www.russellmbc.org/
Reverend Dr. Martin
pastorsbio.htm.
Luther King, Jr.

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Revealing the Secrets of the Hollow
Alice and Alicia
Crowe are identical twin
lawyers. They are working
to tell the story of blacks in
Rockland County through
their documentary, Secrets of
the Hollow.
On Thursday, De-
cember 16, 2010, Alice and
Alicia interviewed a number
of people to share their ex-
periences and research
about Hillburn, School De-
segregation, free blacks in
Antebellum America, the
Underground Railroad and
more.
A screening of the
documentary, which is still in
production, followed the
lengthy interview sessions.
For more informa-
tion about the film, including
information about how to
support the project finan-
cially, visit
www.acroweflyz.com.

Did you know...

♦ Historically, some indi-
viduals living in the
Ramapo ugh/Ramapo
Mountain region were
referred to as the
“Jackson Whites.” ♦ The group are believed
♦ The offensive term re-
Mozelle Van Dunk Stein fers to mixed race indi-
viduals and families
living in the Ramapo Dutch slave owners
Mountains and surround- (“Whites).
ing areas, including in
Rockland County. ♦ The term Jackson Whites
refers to “Jacks” and
“Whites.”
to be the descendents
Lenape Indians, run- ♦ Mozelle Van Dunk Stein
away slaves and free conducted research on
blacks (“Jacks”), and this population.
Volume 1, Issue 3
New Inductees to the Civil Rights Hall of Fame
For years, Rockland
County has honored men and
women for their commitment
to civil rights. Three people
were inducted into the Rock-
land County Civil Rights Hall
of Fame in December.
Wilbur Aldrige, Mid
-Hudson/Westchester
NAACP Regional Director,
was honored for his commit-
ment to eliminate discrimina-
tion in all forms.
Dr. Martha McGuf-
fie was honored for her work
Nyack Educator Honored
Diane Rivera, a
longtime Rockland County
resident and educator, was
recognized in the Journal
News for her leadership at
the West Street Child Care
Learning Center. Rivera is
the Executive Director of the
center is credited for the
“many of the changes that
have been made to the cen-
Did You Know?
• Maggie Lena Walker
was the first woman to
be president of a local
bank.
• Walker opened the St.
Luke Penny Savings
Bank in 1903.
to improve the living condi-
tions of disadvantaged peo-
ple, especially children in
Kenya.
John Murphy was
celebrated for his work with
the disabled. Murphy, a
longtime Rockland County
Legislator, has worked on
behalf of Camp Venure and
Joseph’s House, for example.
Aldrige, McGuffie
and Murphy join an impres-
sive group. The group in-
cludes: Thurgood Marshall,
ter,” according to the De-
cember 17, 2010 article.
Diane Rivera has
been the Executive Director
since 1997. The center
serves over 100 children.
Her colleagues have nothing
but praise for her commit-
ment to the areas young peo-
ple.
• She was born to former
slaves.
• Maggie Walker was
also an agent for a in-
surance company, the
Woman’s Union, for a
time.
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Frances Pratt, Harriet Tub-
man, Dr. Willie Bryant, June
Shagaloff, Jacqueline Hol-
land and Rev. Louis Sanders.
Next time you visit
New City, stop by the lobby
of the Allison-Paris County Honorable John Murphy, one of
Office Building and view the three inducted into the Rockland
plaques and portraits of civil
County Civil Rights Hall of Fame
rights leaders in the county,
past and present. Check out
the honorees from 2003 to
the present.
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center said, “she’s always
looking for new ways of
improving the experience of
the children.”
The center’s facili-
ties will expand over the
next few years to accommo-
date more children.
• The bank’s goal was to
facilitate loans to the
community.
• The house her family
occupied is a national
historical site in Rich-
mond, Virginia.
Maggie L. Walker, daughter of
slaves became first woman to es-
tablish a bank.
 Join the Rockland Negro Scholarship Fund, Inc.
For A Night At the Theatre

The Piano Lesson

By August Wilson
Elmwood Playhouse

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Pre-Show Reception 7pm
Show Time 8pm
Tickets $40
One Night Only –Limited Seating

For more information contact: Tracie McLee at 845-548-4493 or

Alex Cabraie at 845-507-3016
 Nyack Branch of the NAACP Meets to

Install Officers and Discuss Key Issues

Sparkill, New York

Wilbur Aldrige Frances Pratt, Branch President

Executive Board Members

Assembly Member Jaffe reads the

names of board members.
 Strength in Diversity

Keynote Speaker

Ambassador
Andrew Young

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

Temple-1 Unisex
Gallery
342 West Route 59
Nanuet, New York
845-215-9348
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Arthur and Grace Huggins discuss
their 75 year marriage shortly before
his death.
Community Profiles
Shelley Roxanne: She’s Optimistic!
Shelley Roxanne is
the founder of Optimistic, Inc.
Optimistic, Inc., is a personal
and personal development
corporation. Shelley Rox-
anne is a highly sought after
speaker and consultant. She
is truly a 21st century
woman!
Shelley Roxanne
hosts a radio talk show, The
Shelley Roxanne Show with
more than a million listeners.
She reaches people in the tri
-state area and around the
world.
The Hat Boutique and More
The Nanuet Mall is
no longer the commercial
destination for the region’s
residents that it once was.
Nevertheless, there are a
number of great finds in the
“old mall.”
Mareille is the
owner of The Hat Boutique
and More. The boutique is
Did You Know...
♦ Arthur Huggins of Na-
nuet designed the me-
morial for the Historic
Mt. Moor African Ameri-
can Cemetery in West
Nyack, New York.
♦ He was one of the foun-
ders of the Rockland
Negro Scholarship Fund.
Don’t be surprised if
you see Shelley Roxanne
hosting her own television
talk show. Testing with focus
groups ad network execu-
tives is underway!
Shelley Roxanne is
also a writer. Roxanne Rules:
The Ten Commandments to
Optimistic Living will be re-
leased soon.
Shelley Roxanne is
also a philanthropist. She is
the founder of The Optimistic
Leadership Academy for
located on the second floor.
Marielle carries
formal and causal hats, wigs,
hair pieces, scarves, wraps,
shawls, watches, handbags,
evening bags and brooches.
The boutique has a gentle-
men’s corner to meet the
needs of the fashion con-
scious men in the community.
♦ Huggins was the first
black building inspector
in New York City.
♦ Huggins moved to Na-
nuet in 1950 from the
Bronx.
♦ He was married to
Grace Huggins for 75
Boys (OLAB). OLAB was
founded in 2007 inspire
excellence among young
boys .
Shelley Roxanne’s
work has not gone unnoticed.
She was recently named a
National Woman of Influ-
ence!
To learn more
about Shelley Roxanne, in-
cluding Optimistic H20, visit
www.shellyroxanne.com.
So, next time you
are in the area, stop by the
Nanuet Mall. Check out The
Hat Boutique and More,
where they are “more than
just hats!”
You can reach
Marielle by phone also at
845-623-1981
years.
♦ He passed away at his
home on November 2,
2010, three days short
of his 100th birthday.
Volume 1, Issue 3
Benefactor: Rose Holland
Rose Holland has
devoted her time and re-
sources to improving the
quality of life for individuals
and families in Rockland
County. For many years,
Rose Holland served in lead-
ership positions in some of
the county’s most respected
community-based organiza-
tions.
Holland was mar-
ried for many years to the
late Laurence Holland, a
champion of civil rights in his
own right. Laurence Holland
Nyack Village Clerk: Mary White
The role of the vil-
lage clerk is to provide resi-
dence with assistance in ob-
taining a variety of personal
statistical records from
achieves, request forms for
publically available informa-
tion and additional re-
sources. In the village of
Nyack, few people have
done the job as well as Mary
Did You Know...
• As of July 2009, over
300,00 people live in
Rockland County.
• Almost 72% of county
residents are White,
11% are Black, and
10% are Hispanic.
• Average household in-
was actively involved in the
Nyack Branch of the NAACP,
serving as its President. He
was a proud member of the
Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity
and St. Charles AME Zion
Church, among other associa-
tions.
Together, Rose and
Laurence gave generously to
many causes. For example,
the two are benefactors of
the Albert Holland Education
Center. The center is located
at 432 Valentine Avenue in
Sparkill, New York at St.
White.
Mary White is a
product of the Nyack Public
School systems. She is a
graduate of the Cornell Insti-
tute for Municipal Clerks,
making her a Certified Mu-
nicipal Clerk! The three-year
program provided White
with “professional training in
come is almost $79,000.
• 11% of Whites live in
poverty compared to
12% of blacks and
about 19% of Hispanics.
• Over 19% of residents
are foreign-born.
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Charles AME Zion Church.
Rose Holland has
continued to work in the cou-
ple’s tradition of service to
the community and philan-
thropy. She is a member of
the Executive Committee of
the Nyack Branch of the
NAACP and is on the board
of Rockland Negro Scholar-
ship Fund. Holland is also an The Albert Holland Educa-
active member of the St. tion Center is located on
Charles church family. the grounds of St. Charles
AME Zion Church in Sparkill,
New York.
cutting edge techniques, pro-
grams and services, that can
be provided to residents.”
In addition to her
work with the village, Mary
White is also active in many
other organizations including Mary White
with Hollingsworth Memorial
Church Family Worship Cen-
ter.
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Page 12 I Was Raised By Women
I was raised by
Chitterling eating
Vegetarian cooking
Cornbread so good you want to lay
down and die baking
"Go on baby, get yo’self a plate"
Kind of Women.

Some thick haired

Angela Davis afro styling
"Girl, lay back
and let me scratch yo head"
Sorta Women.

Some big legged

High yellow, mocha brown
Hip shaking
Miniskirt wearing
Hip huggers hugging
Daring debutantes
Groovin
"I know I look good"
Type of Women.

Some tea sipping

White glove wearing
Got married too soon
Divorced
in just the nick of time
"Better say yes ma’am to me"
Type of sisters.

Some fingerpopping
Boogaloo dancing
Say it loud
I’m black and I’m proud
James Brown listening
"Go on girl shake that thing"
Kind of Sisters.

Some face slapping

Hands on hips
"Don't mess with me,
Pack your bags and
get the hell out of my house"
Sorta women

Some PhD toten

Poetry writing
Portrait painting
"I'll see you in court"
World traveling
Stand back, I'm creating
Type of queens

I was raised by women

By Kelly Norman Ellis

2011 Historic Black Colleges and Universities Tour Page 13
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, New Rochelle-White Plains Alumni Chapter’s 2011 Black College Tour is scheduled for April 17
through April 22, 2011. The tour will visit ten (10) historic black colleges and universities located in the southern and northeastern sec-
tions of the United States.

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity will provide hotel accommodations, structured leisure time activities, and a safe environment for
tour participants. Tour participants will travel with eight to ten adult chaperones, all of whom have vast experience in conducting col-
lege tours.

The total cost per participant is $500. Final payment of $350 will be due by March 31, 2011.

Breakfast will be provided through the accommodating hotels and lunch through the particular college being visited. Tour
participants are financially responsible for providing dinner funds .

Students participating in the tour must attend mandatory Tour Classes will be held starting in February 2011 . The classes will
prepare students for the tour and provide education and career planning.

If you have any questions, or if you wish to arrange payment for the trip, please contact Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity at (914)
714-8074 or email sknpe06@yahoo.com. Colleges are subject to change.

The members look forward to your child’s participation in the Kappa Alpha Psi New Rochelle-White Plains Alumni Chapter
2011 Black College Tour.

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Sarah Kane Oliver was a resident of
Skunk Hollow, a historic black com-
munity near Palisades, New York.
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Helping Hands
Historic Underground Railroad Society
The Historic Under-
ground Railroad Society
(HURS) promotes the memory
of the Underground Railroad
in the Hudson Valley. The
organization invites you to
view their exhibit in Nyack.
The barn is located behind
Adare Apartments on Main
Street in Nyack.
The ex hibit is
housed in a 19th century
barn and includes old tools
and hardware. A miniature
sculpture of Harriet Tubman
and other items related to
People to People
People to People is
Rockland County’s largest
food pantry. The pantry
provides food for families
and seniors.
The need is so
great. People to People
assisted more than 20,000
individuals last year alone!
In addition to providing
Did You Know...
♦ Rockland Negro Schol-
arship Fund, Inc. is host-
ing its ANNUAL DINNER
DANCE.
♦ The dance is Sunday,
February 13, 2011.
♦ The cocktail hour begins
at 4pm.
the Underground Railroad ety or to learn more about
are also on display. the Underground Railroad in
our area visit www.hugrs.org.
The exhibit is espe-
cially designed for school
aged children. Children will
learn about the role that
various bodies of water
played in the Underground
Railroad, including the Ny-
ack Brook.
The Historic Under-
ground Railroad Society is
privately funded. For more
information about how to
support the work of the soci-
food, People to People also of monies donated goes to
provides gently used clothing direct services.
and house wares and school
supplies. For more informa-
tion visit
The organization is www.peopletopeople.org or
committed to helping those in call 845-623-4900.
need and doing it with dig-
nity. You can help People to
People help others by mak-
ing a donation. About 90%
♦ Dinner and dancing is Hilton in Pearl River,
from 5-9pm. New York.
♦ Tickets are $70 per ♦ For ticket information
person ad will benefit email rnsfspecialev-
the great works of the ents@rocklandnegrosch
organization. olarshipfund.org.
♦ The dinner dance will be
held at the Pearl River
Volume 1, Issue 2
Delta Sigma Theta Rockland Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Inc. is a private, non
-profit organization whose
purpose is to provide assis-
tance and support through
established programs in local
communities throughout the
world.
The Rockland
County Alumnae Chapter
was chartered on January 6,
1985, by a group of nine-
teen dedicated and deter-
Nyack Center
Nyack Center was
founded in 1990 by a group
of concerned citizens and is
housed in a renovated his-
toric church. The mission of
the Nyack Center is to create
connections across social,
cultural and economic
boundaries and to improve
Did You Know...
• Nyack Center will cele-
brate Black History
Month on February 5,
2011.
• The event will begin at 7
PM and honor those who
contributed to the lives
of African Americans.
mined Deltas who wanted to
use their creative and intel-
lectual abilities to carry out
the organization’s National
Five Point Programmatic
Thrust.
The Five Point Pro-
grammatic Thrust addresses
economic development, edu-
cational development, inter-
national awareness and in-
volvement, physical and
mental health, and political
the life of all that live in the
Nyack community. Nyack
Center serves over 2000
people each year, by pro-
viding programs, facilities,
and opportunities for ser-
vice. The center offers pro-
grams that nurture children,
teens and families, and pro-
• The center will also rec-
ognize the contributions
of women in the month
of March.
• A brunch will be held on
March 12, 2011 at 10
am.
• The brunch is called
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awareness and involvement.
Under the leader-
ship of President, Charlene
Weaver, the organization
has partnered with commu-
nity-based organizations to
enhance the quality of life
for individuals and families
including school aged chil-
dren and seniors.
For more informa- Charlene Weaver
tion about the organization,
visit http://rcac-dst.org.
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Women of Leadership
and Vision Brunch.
• For more information
call the center at 845-
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Justin Marsland
Justin Marsland of Nyack has spent better than half his life running, and now it’s begin-
ning to pay off. Justin, who is only 10 years old has competed in several local and national
track meets since the age of 6 running in the Fastest Kid in New York placing 4th overall and
running the fastest 100m in the Northeast clocking a blazing 13.8 seconds qualifying him for
the Hersey Track and Field Nations this summer.
Justin has joined a local track team, Rock City Striders, to represent Rockland County
when he runs at major track meets. One of Justin’s major accomplishments this fall was get-
ting sponsored by The Athletic Genius, a sporting company who will support and contribute to
his travels to major track events.
Justin also enjoys playing soccer, football and basketball. He is a very well rounded
athlete who enjoys competition and challenges. Justin will look to use his track experience
to fulfill a long and prosperous career on the track.