Griot New York Tour Stop Opening Day Event There you will find: African drumming and libation, wonderful speakers, and a presentation by the infamous Our Family Skate Association Come meet some of the Community Partners we will be working with, such as members of: 80 Arts, African Burial Ground National Monument, African Refuge, Apollo Theater,… [Read more…]
December 12, 2007 by loveisdope
Last week, we told you about the opening of the film Dirty Laundry here in New York. If you didn’t know already, the film explores LGBT issues in the black community. The film did marvelously at the Clearview Chelsea Theater, selling out three shows over the weekend. Unfortunately, the theater chose to pull the plug… [Read more…]
December 12, 2007 by loveisdope
The Village Voice has an article this week about the 125th Street Rezoning which is currently in the public review process. Many of the community activists and residents in the article speak about the major changes that such a plan could bring. Some go so far as to liken the changes to ethnic cleansing. Read,… [Read more…]
December 12, 2007 by loveisdope
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Eminent domain is once again rearing its ugly head and it’s staring at West Harlem. Some city council members have serious concerns about Columbia possibly utilizing eminent domain to acquire properties for the proposed expansion. {New York Sun} Actress and former Harlem resident Kim Hamilton was honored at the Museum of the City of New… [Read more…]
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December 12, 2007 by loveisdope
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