Hazel Rosetta Smith

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Hazel Rosetta Smith is a journalist, retired former Managing Editor, and Woman’s Editor of the New York Beacon News. Actor/Director/Playwright with a portfolio of five original plays with rave reviews. Founder of HSTM Help Somebody Theatrical Ministries, HRS Speaks! HS Stage Products & Special Events. Studied journalism, writing, and performing arts at Columbia University School of the Arts, African American Ensemble Company, Harlem, Double Image Theatre Company, and HB Studios, NYC. Recipient of numerous awards. Contacts: HSTM (212) 362-3681 & (646) 320-1760 [misshazel@twc.com and online
www.hazelrosettasmith.com]

 

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PONDER THIS! Ask Yourself – WHAT TIME IS IT? By Hazel Rosetta Smith

WHAT TIME IS IT? Those words evoke both a question and an awareness of a circumstance. Any watch or clock can quickly provide the needed answer. It is the thought […]

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PONDER THIS! Poking is the Work of a Woodpecker by Hazel Rosetta Smith

The 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act and state wildlife laws classified woodpeckers as nongame migratory birds. They are protected by law and can only be removed by legal assistance. Once […]

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PONDER THIS: Gaslighting is Detrimental to Mental Wellness Hazel Rosetta Smith, Harlem News Columnist

It is important to understand all types of abuse, from psychological to physical. Gaslighting is perhaps the one least given thought. Gaslighting can be a form of emotional abuse. It happens […]

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PONDER THIS: Promise Yourself in 2026 by Hazel Rosetta Smith, Harlem News Columnist

  A new year has begun. We are moving along into the second week of 2026, and our mind is bringing to memory what we did and did not accomplish […]

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PONDER THIS: Do It a New Way in 2026 by Hazel Rosetta Smith, Harlem News Columnist

  In this first week of the new year, contemplate on what you can do to step out on the good foot. Looking back over the 365 days of last […]

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PONDER THIS! Chicken Reigns on Palates & Plates By Hazel Rosetta Smith

Chicken is one of the most versatile foods on the planet. This popular bird is roasted, baked, grilled, sauteed, braised, fricasseed, and fried, among other forms of culinary creativity. However, [...]
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PONDER THIS! Getting Old Is Not Easy By Hazel Rosetta Smith

Has anyone ever told you that getting old is easy? My Granny was the most outspoken person I have ever met. She would not bite her tongue or hold back […]

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PONDER THIS! The Good Days of Our Youth by Hazel Rosetta Smith

It is always an interesting conversation hearing the term “good old days, or “those were the days.” Those Were the Days” was the opening duet sung by characters Edith and […]

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PONDER THIS! Love is Easy – Give It a Try By Hazel Rosetta Smith

  If we believe God works in mysterious ways; recognize God’s ways are not our ways. In our impatient and selfish way, it is beyond our comprehension to recognize what […]

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Ponder This: Touching is Illegal in New York State by Hazel Rosetta Smith

As of June 5th, there is a new “No Touch” law in New York State. If you break this law, you could face some big fines. I know what you’re thinking, did […]

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