Christian Times - JUNE 2021 Special Election edition

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SHOP YOUR CITY Your photos may be
CHALLENGE shared to the NYC
Department of Small
Show your support for small businesses and Business Services’
enter our contest for a chance to win a prize! Instagram stories!

1 Snap a photo 2 Share to 3 Winners will

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your support #ShopYourCity by a panel of

for local and tag judges to win

businesses @nycsmallbiz a $50 gift card

to use at small

businesses

No purchase necessary.

Full details can be found at

nyc.gov/ShopYourCity

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SHOP YOUR CITY:

Saving Small Businesses

Requires All of Us COMMISSIONER
JONNEL DORIS
There are over 240,000 small SBS launched 28 new programs to to support a disrupted in-person
businesses in New York City. These help our small businesses recover employment pipeline, and NYC Department of
businesses are the lifeblood of New from the pandemic. Our agency advocating for priority access to Small Business Services
York City’s economy, providing acted as a frontline advocate to vaccinations for the more than
jobs in our communities and demand the latest federal support. 300,000 direct care workers in New We’ve recently invested an
personalized service, while The City also recognized the York City – 90% of whom are additional $10.4 million in our
contributing to the unique character importance of small business women of color, and 75% of whom Commercial Lease Assistance
of our diverse neighborhoods. recovery and announced $155 are Black or Hispanic. program to continue to help
hundreds of business owners
When NYC became the million in new programming that SBS knew that minority- and negotiate leases to keep their doors
epicenter of the COVID-19 prioritizes small business needs: women-owned businesses had the open. And we connected over
pandemic, the health crisis loans, grants, and commercial lease hardest time accessing the first 5,000 business owners with over
precipitated an economic crisis that help. rounds of federal relief, so we $147 million in city, state, federal
ravaged our small business launched Fair Share NYC. This and philanthropic financing,
community. Healthcare businesses Throughout the pandemic, SBS targeted campaign helped connect including emergency funding when
became even more essential to our and its partners in City government more than 4,000 businesses to vandalism rocked their storefronts.
resilience as a city, and all business have been committed to supporting nearly $300 million in PPP funds.
owners were asked to navigate an healthcare businesses as well, We also launched a hotline that has While the City continues to
ever-changing regulatory landscape including close collaborations with fielded more than 60,000 calls with find ways to help our small
that attempted to balance health and long term care employers, ensuring questions about reopening, business community, we can’t do it
commerce. They needed immediate they had adequate access to PPE, financing, and legal assistance. alone. SBS is recruiting every City
aid for basic expenses just to keep innovating virtual training methods dweller to help support them. New
their doors open and retain their Yorkers love a challenge, so we
employees. As the needs of created a worthwhile one: take a
entrepreneurs increased and break from big-box stores and
became more acute, the Department commit to buying local.
of Small Business Services (SBS)
stayed attuned and developed Our Shop Your City challenge is
programs to help keep their the newest initiative to encourage
businesses afloat. New Yorkers to rediscover and shop
at their treasured small businesses.
With innovation, adaptability, Join us in supporting each other
and collaboration underpinned by once again with these tips on giving
equity as our guiding principles, back to your community – including
our local health-focused businesses,
including pharmacies, medical
supply, vitamin and health food
stores:

cont. on pg. 13

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A MESSAGE
FROM THE PRESIDENT

OF CARVER BANK

MICHAEL T. PUGH

President & CEO

As we move beyond the challenges of the pandemic, the Carver Bank family would like to take this opportunity to thank our
customers for being an integral part of the work that we do in the community.

Carver is one of the largest African- and Caribbean-American run banks in the country. We maintain our commitment to reinvesting
approximately 80 cents of every deposit dollar back into our communities, fueling business growth, job creation, and
development. We proudly provide access to essential banking services and financial education programs to the communities we
serve.

Minority- and Women-owned Business Entrepreneurs (MWBEs) continue to be a focus for Carver. The bank has funded more
than $23 million in loans to MWBEs through public and private partnerships like the MTA Small Business Mentorship Program,
and provided access to capital in PPP loans for more than 16,000 small businesses nationwide, through strategic, and fintech
partnerships.

2020 was a year full of challenges, and we’re proud to say that the Carver team rose to meet them. In greater New York City, our
participation in the Paycheck Protection Program resulted in the preservation of more than 5,000 jobs and provided $56 million
in access to capital for small businesses in our communities.

We remain committed to the mission of supporting small business entrepreneurs and communities of color. We invite you to visit our
new website at carverbank.com, stop into one of our branches, or give us a call to learn more.

Sincerely,

Michael T. Pugh
President and Chief Executive Officer
Carver Federal Savings Bank

carverbank.com
BANKING WITH CARVER. IT’S THE RIGHT THING TO DO.

B E D F O R D S T U Y V E S A N T • C R O W N H E I G H T S • F L AT B U S H • F O RT G R E E N E • H A R L E M • S T. A L B A N S

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DR. DELROY BROWN ANSWERS SHOP YOUR CITY (continued from pg. 9)

YOUR DENTAL QUESTIONS Patronize Your Favorite Restaurant

Delroy Brown, DDS is the owner of Eastern Over 11,000 restaurants are participating in our Open Streets program,
Dental PC, established in 1995 in Brooklyn. producing delicious food that can be enjoyed al fresco. These restaurants
He is the president emeritus of Health Care need your help to consume it! Make a reservation for indoor or outdoor
International, a non-profit organization that dining, or order takeout and enjoy an appetizing dish.
provided free dental and medical care to the
Caribbean and parts of Africa. He is cur- Show Small Business Content on Social Media
rently an entrepreneur in his new business
called Greenhill Super Meal where he has Take advantage of your free time and participate in our social media
created a new product based on plant-based campaign to promote visibility, boost morale, and spread love to our local
nutrition. He retired as the Chief Dentist for small businesses. Share photos of your favorite small businesses to social
the New York State National Guard in 2019, media using #ShopYourCity.
after 34 years of service.
Pledge Your Shopping List
Is gum disease genetic?
Make a commitment to buy your necessary goods from local small
Periodontal disease (aka gum disease) can be influ- businesses. Many items can be found in your neighborhood, and shopping
enced by heredity. Your genes can make you more there will help those stores continue to contribute to the vibrancy of your
susceptible to periodontitis in up to 25% of the popu- community.
lation. However, the greatest influence of gum disease
is the proper maintenance of your mouth. Buy Now, Enjoy Later

How can you prevent A great way to support your local business is to purchase gift cards to
tooth decay? your favorite local stores. Businesses need the capital now, but you can
always spend your money there at another time.
Tooth decay (cavities, caries) whatever you would call
it can be prevented. Tooth decay happens when bacte- Over the last year, many of us were tethered to our neighborhoods in a
ria in your mouth break down the protective calcium new way. We missed our “extended family” around us – our local bookstores,
layer on the teeth. Brushing after meals, flossing and hair salons, dry cleaners, and restaurants serving cuisine from every corner
decreased exposure to sweets or sticky foods are the of the world. We are at a tipping point now. As our concrete jungles rise
best ways to prevent tooth decay. stronger then ever, we have a chance to appreciate our small businesses more
than ever. To learn more and join the challenge, visit nyc.gov/shopyourcity.
How often should I visit
the dentist?

The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends
visits every 6 months. Going to the dentist is not just
about cleaning your teeth, it is also about the preven-
tion of disease. Oral cancer screening is an integral part
of the dental exam of the head and neck region. Early
diagnosis and intervention is the key to good health.

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“I am inspired every Sunday I attend First Corinthian
Baptist Church to be the best public servant I can be
for the community. As Comptroller, I’ll fight to make
New York a more fair and affordable city.”

• State Senator from Harlem Vote by June 22 nd
• Former Affordable Housing Developer
• Leader for Criminal Justice Reform Paid for by Benjamin 2021
• Graduate of Brown University and
Harvard Business School
• Chair of Senate Budget and
Revenue Committee

Endorsed for Comptroller by

Pastor Michael A. Walrond, First Corinthian Baptist
The Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts III, Abyssinian Baptist

Learn more at Benjamin2021.com

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For the most part, all ef- high-profile cases, including
forts and thoughts are focused the criminal investigation into
on the upcoming mayoral pri- Donald Trump’s finances.
mary on June 22. However,
slipping under the radar is the Bragg, born and raised in
Manhattan district attorney’s Harlem, is more than qualified:
race which is just as signifi- he’s an experienced prosecutor
cant. Cy Vance, Jr. served as who headed up the New York
DA for a decade; his replace- State attorney general’s Office
ment will be just the third New of Special Investigation, which
York County DA since Robert prosecutes police misconduct.
Morgenthau’s election in 1975. He has also successfully pros-
ecuted corrupt politicians and
The intriguing aspect to has won significant settlement
this campaign is Alvin Bragg, agreements in matters con-
the only Black candidate in the cerning discriminatory redlin-
race. If elected, he would be ing, tenant harassment, and
Manhattan’s first Black district unlawful business practices.
attorney. He would oversee the
second-largest DA’s office in A gun has been pointed at
the country, responsible for a him six times in his life, three
$169 million budget and team times by police officers and
of 500 prosecutors. He would three times by civilians. He
also take over a number of says such experiences can be
labeled as secondary trauma.
We need to focus on what effects our port of President Biden’s George Floyd
“Such traumatic experi- safety and that is gun traffic. We have to
ences are passed on. stop the flow of guns in our neighbor- Justice in Policing Act “to change our
Living in neighbor- hoods, follow the money and contraband,
hoods where peo- and hold those people accountable.” laws governing these cases by making it
ple have to duck
bullets or wit- Bragg’s personal life experiences give clear that an officer can only use deadly
ness shootings him a complete understanding of the ef-
is not a fects of gun violence and police brutality force after the officer has exhausted all
healthy envi- in Black and Brown communities.
ronment. Throughout his career he’s been person- other options and has no reasonable alter-
These are ally invested in criminal justice reform.
public health “We must bring fundamental and sys- native to the use of deadly force.”
issues,” stated temic change – from judges to police to
Bragg. “Getting prosecutors to budget-setting legislators Bragg stated the questions to ask of
guns off the street – and we need more independent objec-
is better for tive reviews,” he said. He is in full sup- him are clear: is he going to make us safe,
safety and
public and what kinds of cases and decisions
health.
will make us safe in the city and our com-

munities? Public safety and public health

are rooted in our public institutions which

will call for Bragg to be, among other

things, proactive – which he has already

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As New York City attempts to return to a COVID-19 pandemic. His health policy was
place of normalcy as the COVID-19 pandemic based on science, focusing on the inequity of the
loosens its horrific grip, one factor is apparent: COVID-19 vaccine dissemination and expanding
mental health and community wellness is a key it further into the most needed communities.
issue in Black and Brown communities.
“In tackling the inequality of the health care
It is also important to acknowledge during this system in NYC, it is important that every person
election period that a candidate’s experience and has access to primary health care,” said Levine.
record speaks volumes. While there are many can- “Community health clinics can play a role, as well
didates to choose from, Mark Levine is one per- as investing in public hospitals.”
son to be considered in the upcoming election
fray. Gun violence is also a public health crisis.
“We need federal policies in place to help stop the
As chairman of the City Council Health Com- transporting of guns and we have to do a better
mittee, with an overall budget of $2 billion, job in the city,” said Levine. “We have to be able
Levine was a leader in the fight against the to deescalate the violence before it gets out of
hand.”

As a candidate for Manhattan Borough Presi-
dent, Levine advocates putting more funds into
youth development for summer youth employ-
ment, mentoring programs and after school pro-
grams that would also include night basketball
tournaments.

The city’s most important issue that has in-
fected the entire country is police brutality. “I will
fight for real accountability in the New York City
Police Department,” noted Levine. “My goal is to
do right by the city. We need more accountability
in policing and disciplinary actions; racial target-
ing and excessive force must stop.” The full

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GET VACCINATE

The COVID-19 vaccines are They’ve taken care
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YOUR COVID-19 VACCINE: getting vaccinated
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· Call 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692)

· Visit nyc.gov/vaccinefinder

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· Fill out the form at nyc.gov/homebound
if you are a fully homebound and want to
get a COVID-19 vaccine at your home

Free transportation is available.

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Endorsed by

ALVIN BRAGG
DEMOCRAT for MANHATTAN DA

Justice Can’t Wait.

Vote this Tuesday, June 22!

PAID FOR BY ALVIN BRAGG FOR DA

MARK LEVINE: City Council Health Chair Runs for Manhattan BP

scope of both police brutality and gun violence cessible subway stations, and streets which are Heights, Morningside Hceoingthintuse,dafnrodmppaargtes3o3f the

must be a part of the overall conversation about safer for all – including pedestrians and bicy- Upper West Side and Washington Heights. In an

mental health and community wellness. clists. He led revitalization of the City Council’s historic first for the nation, Levine defeated the

Levine has created hundreds of units of af- Jewish Caucus as chair of the group in his first landlord lobby to pass legislation guaranteeing a

fordable housing in his council district. He se- term, and is a leader in the fight against anti- right to counsel for tenants facing eviction in

cured approval of the Morningside Heights Semitism. He passed legislation creating New New York City’s housing courts. This landmark

Historic District, preserving 115 historic build- York City’s first-ever Office for the Prevention policy has leveled the playing field for tenants

ings. He has successfully fought to preserve af- of Hate Crimes. and has already resulted in a significant decline

fordable homeownership in New York City by Levine has twice been elected to represent the in the number of families in New York City los-

protecting low-income coops. 7th Council district, one of the most diverse in ing their homes because of evictions.

He fought for improved bus service, more ac- New York City, covering West Harlem/Hamilton

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Princeton Theological Appoints 1st Director of

Betsey Stockton Center for Black Church Studies

Rev. Dr. David Latimore has been ap- Presbyterian Church. This appointment marks an- Princeton Seminary’s
pointed the first full-time director other significant milestone in the implementation of Board of Trustees.
of Princeton Theological Seminary’s Bet- a multi-year action plan to repent for the Seminary’s
sey Stockton Center for Black Church historical ties to slavery. The Center has been named “Today, the Betsey
Studies, effective June 1. for Betsey Stockton, a prominent African American Stockton Center for
educator in Princeton during the antebellum North Black Church Studies
Under the umbrella of Academic Af- and a Presbyterian missionary in the Sandwich Is- has the potential to be a
fairs, Latimore is charged with enhancing lands (present-day Hawaii). Prior to her emancipa- beacon of light in theo-
programming to support ongoing critical tion in 1817, Stockton was enslaved by the chair of logical education and for the church at large,” says
theological research and engagement on Baker.
the legacy of enslavement and enriching
the formative experience of seminarians.

Latimore’s teaching and research inter-
ests focus on the intersection of religion,
race and economic justice through the ex-
amination of how economic ideological
pre-suppositions underlie many of the dis-
parities and inequalities witnessed in
African American communities and their
impact on the theology of the Black church.

Latimore comes to Princeton Seminary
from Tennessee, where he served as senior
pastor at Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church
in Nashville, taught at Belmont University,
acted as a minority student mentor, and was
associate director for the Academy of
Preachers. He earned his doctorate from the
University of Chicago, his DMin from Mc-
Cormick Theological Seminary, his MDiv
from Duke Divinity School, and his BA
from Harvard University. Before attending
seminary, Latimore had a successful career
in investment management and economic
development.

“When considering a person to fill the
director position, my dream was to have
someone who could help Black students
discern their vocational goals in addition to
helping them build networks while in sem-
inary so they could be in a great position to
find jobs after graduation,” says Jalen
Baker, MDiv senior and moderator for the
Association of Black Seminarians. Baker
was also a member of the search commit-
tee. “Dr. Latimore got my vote because he
is a brilliant scholar and pastor whose em-
pathy and well-rounded theological expert-
ise will be a gift to all students and faculty
at Princeton Seminary. He’s just the person
to step into this role and aid the Seminary
in becoming the covenant community we
are striving to be here and in the world.”

Princeton Theological Seminary,
founded in 1812, is the first seminary es-
tablished by the General Assembly of the

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Bklyn DA & Clergy Councils Partner to

Help Reduce Gun Violence

(pictured left to right) Chaplain Ryan Wharton, Pastor Charles Galbreath, Pastor Louis A new strategic partnership has been formed between the Brooklyn DA’s Office
Straker, Bishop Hugh Nelson, Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez, Pastor Gilford Monrose, and local Clergy Councils to help reduce gun violence in Brooklyn. Announced
Pastor James Osekofi, Rev. Franklin Wilson by Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and Pastor Gilford T. Monrose, Pres-
ident of the 67th Precinct Clergy Council (“The GodSquad”), this initiative endeav-
ors to provide support and guidance to at-risk youth and offer assistance in several
high-crime precincts to strengthen trust between communities and law enforcement
as part of a holistic approach to reducing crime and breaking the recurring cycle of
violence and criminal justice involvement.

“We are proud to announce this vital partnership with our Clergy Councils to
work together to help eradicate violence in our communities. Finding community-

based solutions to violence must be a priority
in our fight against gun violence,” said District
Attorney Gonzalez. “I believe our faith leaders
have an important role to play and can help us
turn these crime upticks around because they
have the experience, credibility and the re-
sources to support victims of crime and to reach
vulnerable youth and set them on a better path.
I especially want to thank Pastor Monrose and
the 67th Precinct Clergy Council, which has
been engaged in street level interventions to re-
duce gun violence in East Flatbush for more
than a decade. They have an impressive track
record of success and have offered to share that
experience and knowledge with other Clergy
Councils and our community in order to help
us reduce gun violence across Brooklyn.”

As part of the program, the 67th Precinct
Clergy Council, or “The GodSquad” as they are
known, located in East Flatbush, will provide
strategic, supportive and technical assistance to
neighboring Precinct Clergy Councils in Canar-
sie, Flatbush, Crown Heights, Brownsville,
East New York, Bedford Stuyvesant, Bushwick
and Williamsburg. This extended program will
introduce a strategic and valuable relationship
with the DA’s Office that will aim to decrease
gun violence and youth involvement in the jus-
tice system through street-level intervention,
victim services, clergy care, social support serv-
ices and the Flatbush Leadership Academy.

The DA’s Office will utilize the Clergy
Councils in several ways, including referring
young participants in diversion programs with
mentorship opportunities and other forms of
support, flagging local disputes among our
youth that can benefit from clergy intervention,
offering internship and work opportunities to
graduates of the Leadership Academy, priori-
tizing community-based programs as alterna-
tives to incarceration, and, among other items,
offering supportive assistance to victims.

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Yah's Manna™ Introduces 6-piece

Biblical Tableware for Kids

Yah's Manna™ is introducing a 6pc. Biblical displayed," says founder Angela Sampson. ful toxins and can
Tableware Set for Children, including a plate, Designed with your child in mind, the be easily reused or recycled.
bowl, cup, fork, spoon and – best of all – a color- • Food-Grade Silicone is highly resist-
ing food-grade silicone placemat that your child Sampsons have created a set with quality ant to damage and degradation from ex-
can use to color on and learn the Bible. All Yah's and organic ingredients: treme temperatures. Its lightweight, saves
Manna™ products are specifically designed for space and easy to transport. Also, non-
children's usage of all ages. • Bamboo doesn't toxic and odorless.
grow into plate shapes, For additional information, please visit
Yah's Manna™ was first discovered by for- manufacturers must www.yahs-manna.com.
mer NBA player, Jamal Sampson and his wife, grind it into small
Angela trying to come up with ways to teach their bamboo fibers then
children about the Bible. “As parents to 4 little mold the plate together
ones, the responsibility weighed heavy on us not with a food-safe binding
only to be the best parents we could be but to do resin. The resin then holds
the most important job and that is to train up a the bamboo plate together.
child in the way he should go, and when he is old • These plates are free of BPA, BPS, PVD,
he will not depart from it as mentioned in and Phthalates, so there's no need to worry
Proverbs 22:6,” explained Sampson. about the plates your children are using as the
harmful ingredients used to make so many
At the core for every Yah's Manna™ innova- products today are not used.
tion is the goal of spreading the Bible to the four • Eco-Friendly & Biodegradable is a great
corners of the earth. "Through our products, we way to add value to the earth and nature. Dur-
want to encourage the fruits of the Spirit into each ing its manufacturing process, producing
of our teachings through the classic stories we've these plates consumed less energy, no harm-

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COUNSELING DENTAL (cont.) FITNESS

Center for Psychotherapy Dr. Merrick's Dental Studio Body by Denise
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813 Maple Street, Bklyn 11203 lain veneers, restorative dentistry
347-244-7258 260 West 139th Street Dean Crossfit
center-for-psychotherapy.com New York, NY 10030 Owners: Maillard
212-281-1283 Howell, Christo-
Community Cares Listening Line drmerrickdds.com pher Sainsbury
Project Director: Dr. Lisa Zakiyah Newland High intensity in-
Culturally responsive helpline Noble Dental Care terval training
providing free emotional support Owner: Dr. Tricia Quartey strength and conditioning workout program.
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responders and essential workers 340A 9th Street, Bklyn 11215
of African descent. 718-965-1144 The Fit in Bed-Stuy
877-719-1117 myparkslopedentist.com Owner: Ife
https://ibw21.org/community-cares-listening-line/ Boutique fitness experience.
Classes, workshops,events.
DENTAL EYECARE 423 Marcus Garvey Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Brooklyn Heights Dental Advanced Eye Care of NY thefitinbedstuy.com
Dr. Eugene Stanislaus Dr. Daniel Laroche
Cosmetic and restorative dentist Ophthalmologist, eye physician Harlem Cycle Fitness Studio
with expertise in dental implants, and surgeon, glaucoma specialist Owner: Tammeca Rochester
gum surgery, root canal therapy 215-43 Jamaica Avenue Boutique indoor cycling studio
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718-857-6639 212-663-0473 harlem-cycle.com
brooklynheightsdental.com advancedeyecareny.com
Powerplay
Eastern Dental PC Perspective Family Eyecare Owner: Fritzner Jean
Dr. Delroy Brown Dr. Benjamin Arthur Fitness center for children,mix of
Family dental health care and Optometrist. Full service eye gymnastics, sports activities
maintenance care including basic eye exams & 432 Third Avenue, Bklyn 11215
356 Eastern Parkway eye glasses to specialty testing. 718-369-9880
Brooklyn, NY 11225 629 Eastern Parkway - Unit M4, powerplaykids.com
718-493-3590 Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11213
718-708-5360 Trooper Fitness
Elite Orthodontics www.perspectiveyes.com Owner: Prince Brathwaite
Dr. Erika Faust Strength Camps designed to tar-
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59 East 54th Street - Penthouse Optical boutique, focus on bold, bic and anaerobic capacity.
New York, NY 10022 conversation-piece frames. 226 E. 54th Street - #600
646-699-3658 1005 Flatbush Ave., Bklyn, NY New York, NY 10022
eliteorthonyc.com 718-942-5957 646-912-9964
styleeyesoptical.com trooperfitness.com

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HEALTH FOODS/PRODUCTS HEALTH FOODS/PRODUCTS PHARMACY
(cont.)

Alive Herbals Organic Skin Care NYC Five Star Pharmacy
Herbal products including spices, black seed oil, Owner: Alita H. Terry Owner: Edwige Dorime, RPh
bulk teas, dried fruits and nuts, aromatherapy, raw Natural skin, hair and body care 1200 Fulton Street
ingredients products and treatments. Plant- Brooklyn, NY 11215
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Brooklyn, NY 11216 dients to balance, enlighten and hydrate your skin.
646-255-2318 1383 Bedford Avene, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Gena Care Pharmacy
aliveherbals.com 347-515-1195 Owner: Dr. Ngozi Agbasionwe
organicskincarenewyork.com 173 Chauncey Street
Brooklyn Tea Brooklyn, NY 11233
Owners: Ali Wright & Jamila McGill HOME CARE 718-484-7166
Tearoom and luxurious quality teas, organic and genacarepharmacy.com
air trade whenever available. Free expert-level MMO Nursing
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Carver Bank’s Customers Can Now Access

Wells Fargo’s Network of ATMs

Carver Federal Savings Bank, a the Bank serves," commented Jonathan Jacob, Senior Mr. Pugh concluded, "We thank the Wells Fargo
certified Minority Depository Institu- Vice President, Corporate Development at Wells team for its ongoing commitment to economic em-
tion, announced today that its cus- Fargo. "In addition to our equity capital investment in powerment in communities of color and its support of
tomers can make withdrawals at Wells Carver, and providing the Bank with a dedicated Wells Carver. Our society is at a pivotal inflection point. The
Fargo's nationwide ATM network Fargo relationship team, we are pleased to make our public and private sectors need to continue making
without incurring a surcharge fee. This nationwide ATM network available to Carver cus- strategic investments to build a more inclusive econ-
service, being offered by Wells Fargo tomers, giving them increased access to their money omy to help close the wealth gap across our great na-
to Carver customers, is effective im- across the U.S." tion."
mediately.

"Carver's partnership with
Wells Fargo will provide our cus-
tomers with enhanced access
points to their money nationwide
at a time in which the economy is
re-opening," said Michael T.
Pugh, President, and CEO of
Carver. "Combined with the All-
point ATM Network service, our
customers can now make with-
drawals, transfer funds, and
check account balances at more
than 80,000 ATMs worldwide
without incurring a surcharge
fee."

Wells Fargo's ATM partner-
ship with Carver is part of its eq-
uity capital investment in the
holding company for Carver, an-
nounced last month.
Wells Fargo first announced its
commitment towards Minority
Depository Institutions in March
2020 when it pledged to invest up
to $50 million in MDIs, part of its
broader commitment to foster
economic growth in African
American communities.

Carver is a historic, Black-
managed bank that proudly rein-
vests approximately $0.80 of
each deposited dollar back into
the diverse communities it oper-
ates in through competitively
priced loans. The Bank was
founded by a group of civically
minded community leaders in
1948 and has consistently had its
headquarters located in Harlem.

"We are proud to partner with
Carver and work to drive posi-
tive, long-term economic impact
within the diverse communities