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From: Harlem Network News HNN
Harlem residents and the Apollo Theater marquee pay tribute to Harlem Hospital Staff. Harlem residents turns out on 135th street and Malcolm X Blvd for a Soul Clap IN CELEBRATION of heath care providers at the Historic HARLEM HOSPITAL. At 645 PM when all of New York was clapping for the health care workers in all hospitals the Harlem community went all out to support doctors, nurses, maintenance staff in a Harlem with a SOUL Clap. African Drummers and Dancers wearing masks and keeping social distance came out in great numbers to say THANK YOU. Residents with signs bearing words of love and appreciation for the dedication and life saving services provided by Harlem Hospital during the Corona Virus Pandemic. The event was coordinated by grassroots organizers. The celebration was overlooked and not reported by local and national news. These organizers have done an incredible job of working to save lives and promoting the Black Lives Matter agenda. Long time Harlem Organizer IESHA SEKOU of Street Corner Resources, Stephanie McGraw of W.A.R.M. and Reverend Kathy Bestrow were the organizers along with community groups for this heart warming event. The world famous Apollo Theater posted “Stay well” and “Keep Ya Head Up’ on their marquee.
Working Doctors nurses caregivers returned to work with a send back from drummers and jubilant residents expressing their love and appreciation to the staff.
CEO Ebone’ Carrington of the Harlem Hospital spoke to the crowed and gave her heartfelt appreciation.
Harlem Network News