J-Smooth over at HipHopMusic.com linked to a story about a meeting in Harlem between Bill Clinton and local bloggers. A lot has been made about the fact that there was an underwhelming representation of people of color in the meeting. Bill Clinton is a very powerful man that works in the Black Mecca of this… [Read more…]
September 20, 2006 by D. Bell
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Those of you who listened to the “Flavor” segment on Sugatreats, which comes on every Monday night on WHCR FM, heard a sample of my boy Taharka/The Word Engineer performing his original spoken word live. As he mentioned on the show he has an EP out that you can purchase from CDBaby.com. Listen to samples… [Read more…]
September 20, 2006 by D. Bell
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Harlem Speaks Honors Lonnie Youngblood Lonnie Youngblood, Saxophonist, September 28, 2006 Buster Williams, Bassist, October 12, 2006 Arlene Talley, Vocalist, October 26, 2006 6:30pm-8:00pm Tenor saxophonist Lonnie Youngblood has been a staple performer in Harlem for decades, so it’s fitting that he will be honored by the Jazz Museum in Harlem’s Harlem Speaks program on… [Read more…]
September 20, 2006 by D. Bell
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The Ashley Stewart Stores Community Foundation Presents its First Annual Benefit Gala ‘Back to Harlem’ at Harlem’s World Famous Apollo Theater on Monday, September 18. NEW YORK, Sept. 18 /PRNewswire/ — The Ashley Stewart Stores Community Foundation will celebrate its First Annual Benefit Gala “Back to Harlem” with a star studded event on Thursday, October… [Read more…]
Despite the success of the 125th Street Starbucks, Harlem hasn’t had the stamina to maintain another Starbuck’s location even with the rapid growth of the neighborhood. Some of you may remember that there used to be a Starbucks around 137th and Broadway a number of years back. According to Curbed.com the Starbucks on 102nd Street… [Read more…]
Editor’s Note: This feature was published in Howard University’s student paper The Hilltop under the title: “Hobbyist Builds Beauty ‘Empire’” By: Stacy Anderson Lisa Price filed for bankruptcy at the tender age of 28 years old. Over a decade later, Price reportedly makes more than $2 million annually—all because she chose to follow her heart.… [Read more…]
Police officer–turned-restaurateur Marc Calcano is planning to open a restaurant-and-takeout-shop complex this fall in Harlem, with a revival of Café Largo (3387 Broadway), which closed three years ago, as its centerpiece. It will have 120 seats, a renovated rustic interior and Mediterranean cuisine. Next door at 3385 Broadway will be two take-out spots: Vinegar Hill,… [Read more…]
September 20, 2006 by D. Bell
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Cuban Vice-President of the Council of State, Esteban Lazo Hernandez addresses a massive Harlem rally On Wednesday, September 20th, 2006, at 7:30 P.M. thousands of people will welcome the Cuban Delegation to the United Nations at The Church of the Intercession – 550 West 155th Street & Broadway. Keynote speaker, Esteban Lazo Hernandez, Cuban Vice-President… [Read more…]
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September 20, 2006 by reefinyateef
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