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Closed for the Holiday

January 12, 2007 by

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We’ll return on Tuesday. Be sure to pay homage to Dr. King’s legacy as you enjoy your time off from work. Facts about Dr. King’s and Harlem: In 1958, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was stabbed by a mentally-unstable woman in Blumstein’s Department Store in Harlem. The 29-year-old King was rushed to Harlem Hospital, where… [Read more…]

Upcoming Book Events at the Schomburg

January 12, 2007 by

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Fighting for America by Christopher Moore Sunday, February 4, 2007 @ 3:00 p.m. Abook signing will follow a screening of Segregating the Greatest Generation, directed by Woodie King, Jr. To order this book click here. Dreams of Africa in Alabama by Sylviane A. Diouf Thursday, March 29, 2007 @ 6:00 p.m. This book tells the… [Read more…]

New Wine Bar?

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According to Curbed.com Harlem Vintage plans to open up a wine bar next door to the store: “The owners of the Harlem Vintage wine store have signed a lease for the space next door – the last vacant space in the building. Renovation of the space will begin in the next couple months and expect… [Read more…]

Abyssinian’s Real Estate Resolution

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Last month the Wall Street Journal published a piece on the effect the rapid real estate development in Harlem is having on long time residents. Many of these residents endured the area during the worst of times but can no longer holder as the better days become a reality in the once ravaged community. Residents… [Read more…]

Eat an Apple

January 12, 2007 by

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Take a cab waifs! Originally uploaded by Ъзп. This is a great! It is a humorous take on the recent news reports of starving women causing delays on the subway by passing out from hunger. Click the picture to link to the actual stories.

A Love Story

January 12, 2007 by

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Spotted back in October at the opening reception of the Gatehouse at Harlem Stage were Angela Bassett and hubby Courtey B. Vance. As always, Mr. and Mrs. Vance had a fabulous time and looked fabulous doing it. Just in time for Valentine’s Day they have published a book about their journey towards love. Happily married… [Read more…]

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