Source: www.harlemworldmag.com Saturday, December 15, 2007 Bourne in Harlem St. Clair Bourne was born on February 16, 1943 in Harlem, New York. While attending Georgetown University in the 1960s, he became active in the peace movement and left college to join the Peace Corps. Stationed in Lima, Peru, Bourne became something of a local celebrity… [Read more…]
December 17, 2007 by loveisdope
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The “ultimate bachelor pad” at the Esquire is in the contract phase for $8.5 million, but this Central Park facing gem is temporarily holding the title for highest closing price for a Harlem residence with a hefty $6.6 million price tag. Read more here. Thanks for the link, Narmer.
December 17, 2007 by loveisdope
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Seneca Village, a 19th century African American community in what is now Central Park, can be toured via the Central Park Conservancy on December 23rd. The tour is one hour long and begins at 11:00 am. For more information about the tour, visit the Central Park Conservancy website. This New York Times story from 10… [Read more…]
December 17, 2007 by loveisdope
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Would you like some “thug snacks?” How about some King Pin Premium Lager Beer? Yeah, New York City Councilman Leroy G. Comrie Jr. doesn’t find it too appetizing either. {New York Times} A black, college-educated professional is suing Columbia University and Citibank for subjecting low-income college students to “modern day slavery” with exorbitent interest rates… [Read more…]
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December 17, 2007 by narmer
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