Exhibition Traces Abyssinian’s Legacy and Work in Harlem

In honor of the Abyssinian Baptist Church 200th year anniversary, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture will host an exhibition tracing the evolution of the church from its founding in Lower Manhattan in 1808 as the first African-American Baptist Church in the State of New York through its current work as an agent for positive social change… [Read more…]

Schomburg: Bicentennial of the U.S. Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade

  The Schomburg Center presents a series of events dedicated to the 2008 commemoration of the Bicentennial of the American Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.  Wednesday, February 6 through Friday, February 22  Full list of events.    515 Malcolm X Boulevard & 135th Street

Office Tower to Rise in Harlem for Baseball TV Network

Major League Baseball plans to build a home on 125th Street, Harlem’s premier boulevard, for its cable network, which is scheduled to make its debut early next year with some 50 million subscribers.To read the story click: [ New York Times]

The Scoop

Most Food Stamp Recipients No Longer Also Welfare Recipients [Gotham Gazette - Reports] Females at Tech High Schools[Gotham Gazette - Reports] Mercury in Sushi [Gotham Gazette - Reports] Nike House of Hoops Drops Exclusive NYC Dunks Line[Highbrid Nation] Jim Jones Set To Release, “Harlem’s American Gangster,” Feb. 18th [ Real Talk NY] Tainted Drugs Linked… [Read more…]

Eagle Academy Helps Boys Soar

When completed in July 2009, the Eagle Academy will be a 4-story building with a mezzanine and basement level serving 567 boys from grades 6-12.  In the absence of its own building, the school opened three and one-half years ago with 100 boys in the Bronx School for Law, Government and Justice.  The school is sponsored… [Read more…]

Going Green in Harlem

Kalahari, the luxury green condominium at 40 West 116th Street in Central Harlem has sold 75% of its homes. Set for completion early this year, the property has gained reputation for its emphasis on environmentally-friendly living. “Kalahari utilizes wind, solar and hydrogen-generated energy, renewable materials and an array of cutting-edge green technologies,” says Carlton Brown,… [Read more…]

Harlem in the News

Outrage in Harlem at High-Rise Hell [NY Daily News]    Rezoning Puts Harlem’s Office Building in Trouble [New York Observer]     Neighborhood Retail Alliance Blog: Debate on the Rezoning of 125th Street Continues    Metro North Harlem Line Receives A+ in Rider Satisfaction  [NY Daily News]  

Focus on Our Health

  The 3rd Annual Conference on the Health of the African Diaspora: Mental Health explores disparities in mental health among the black population and provides a forum for sharing best practices that would close the gap of inequities in mental health. Several of the speakers are activist-scholars who have worked on a range of health issues affecting… [Read more…]

Pinky Comes to Harlem….Sorta

We received the following tip in our inbox today.  The owners of Pinky Nails, littered throughout the UES and UWS, has decided to expand into Harlem under a new name.  Z Nails will be opening in the retail space at Casa Loma on 116th Street.  To read more see below:

The Scoop

It’s On in Harlem! Again…[NYO] Harlem gears up to fight over air rights [Daily News] Harlem’s got your back, Playa![NYT]  

Javier at The Den

The Den has got a special event coming up tomorrow and want you to be part of it. Please join them on Wed. Jan. 30th, 2008 at 8 pm for a Live performance by JAVIER. This will be a very special event and seating will be limited so try to arrive early. As always, reservations for parties… [Read more…]

The Scoop: Late Night Reading

The Sun takes a look at art up in Harlem [Sun] AmNews endorses Hillary [AmNews] Former NBA star to open up new academy in Harlem [SacBee] Race to save Harlem Landmarks [Metro] Harlem Church is Demolished [Curbed] LA Times looks at Jabbar’s book about Harlem [LAT] Download positive new song by Angie Stone [Soultracks.com]

CFI – Harlem

The Harlem Community offers an opportunity to put your principles into practice by joining other rationalists to work for positive change in society. In addition, the Harlem Community sponsors social events for freethinkers as well as intellectual programming, and assists with campus outreach.

How Much Wood Can a Woodchuck Chip?

Friends of St. Nicholas Park received two huge piles of woodchips from where trees needed to be removed for the Hamilton Grange. They are scheduling a woodchip workday on Saturday, February 9th from 10am to 2pm. If you have a pair of work gloves please bring them but they will have gloves available to those who don’t. Your… [Read more…]

Harlem in the News

“Unprecedented” Expansion of Cultural Institutions in Harlem [New York Sun]  Kevin Johnson, Former NBA Star, to Open New Charter School in Harlem [Sacramento Bee] For Some Harlem Voters, Clinton’s Experience is Key [New York Times] East Harlem Residents File Suit Against NYC for Use of Public Land [Newsday] Harlem United Highlights HIV Risk in New… [Read more…]

Career Opportunities Abound!

WANT TO MAKE $45,500 FROM THE START AS A TEACHER in NY? Start working immediately in After-School program or as a substitute teacher BEFORE you certify (only for those enrolled in the teacher preparation program – see below). Exclusive 4 WEEK Program will assist you in test preparation and other necessary steps to obtain NY… [Read more…]

First Fridays at the BXMA

 GIF FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 6:00pm   “Say it Loud! I’m Black & I’m Proud” Celebrating Black History Month: A Tribute to James Brown   South Wing—Lower Gallery Admission: Free   First Fridays! celebrates Black History Month with a showcase of independent artists paying tribute to black music and the late James Brown. With DJ OP!,… [Read more…]

Super Bowl Sunday!

Super Bowl Sunday is kicking off next weekend!  Looking for a spot uptown to relax and enjoy the game?  See below.  If you have other suggestions for great sports bars in the area post them in the comments section.

ABC Eyewitness News Features “The Go Green East Harlem Cookbook”

ABC Eyewitness News reports on the high diabetes, obesity, and asthma rates in East Harlem and the new cookbook, The Go Green East Harlem Cookbook, that aims to help the community make healthier food choices. Watch video. 

A Tribute to Chinua Achebe

 February 26, 2008 ~ 123 West 43rd Street, NYC ~ 8 p.m.  Featuring: Chinua Achebe, Chris Abani, Chimamanda Ngozi  Adichie, Edwidge Danticat, Suheir Hammad, Ha Jin, Colum McCann,  and Toni  Morrison In celebration of the 50th anniversary of his seminal novel, Things Fall Apart, PEN American Center presents a Tribute to Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe. On February 26, Chinua Achebe will be joined by Toni Morrison, Chris Abani, Chimamanda… [Read more…]

Uptown/Downtown Sessions

Application Deadline: Tuesday, February 26, 2008, 5PM How do you define uptown or downtown work? Through aesthetics? Culture? Geography? For seven weeks this spring, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, The Field, and Harlem Arts Alliance will bring together 10 performing artists, five from “uptown,” five from “downtown,” to explore these questions while developing short works for… [Read more…]

Customer Appreciation Night

Have you ever been to Little West Africa?

Observer readers question whether journalist has even visited the Little W. Africa [NYO] amNY reports on continued fight to “protect” Harlem from Big Box take over [amNY] Columbia Spectator gives their take on the situation [CS] Magnolia Bakery sweetens sales with new location uptown [NYO] Brooklyn neighborhood spars poor folk against “gentrified” folk [NYO]

Celebrate Black History Month with the CPC

“I Have a Dream” Mural Belvedere Castle (Mid-Park at 79th Street) Sunday, February 3, 2008 11:00 am – 2:00 pm The staff of Belvedere Castle invites you to join them for a thoughtful Black History Month craft.  Discuss your dreams and aspirations, and then create an artful representation of your dream to display as part… [Read more…]

4W Circle Closing

Although 4W Circle isn’t actually located in Harlem, this bit of news might be of interest to Harlem residents who first served a stint in the people’s republic of Brooklyn. For the Bed-Stuy/Fort Greene/Clinton Hill transplants, 4W Circle was basically a predecessor to the vision of a renewed and revitalized Harlem.  U.F. thanks the owners for… [Read more…]

Winter Training: HRBC

Is winter dragging you down? Want to get in shape for spring but don’t know how? Haven’t set foot in a boat in years? Want a fun, relaxed workout environment? Then join the Harlem River Boat Club for: WHAT: A structured erg workout and a weight circuit geared for both new and experienced rowers. If… [Read more…]

HAIRITAGE

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Harlem in the News: The Late Edition

Funeral for Man Slain Trying to Stop Mugging in Harlem [NY Daily News] Still some gems to be found in East Harlem or maybe not [Curbed] Yawn, more on the Rezoning Plan [City Room]

The Independent offends Barack Supporters

 Dear Readers,  I received the following message in my inbox today from NiaOnline about an offensive caricature of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama that was published in The Independent.  As an aside, MCNY will be hosting a conversation about the way social and political commentary play a role in art. To see the message from… [Read more…]

What’s Happening at the Shrine?

Upcoming Events

Saturday, February 9th @ 8:00pm. A Bicentennial Celebration in Dance Featuring  HARBOR CONSERVATORY’S GESTURES DANCE ENSEMBLE Aaron Davis Hall – W. 135th St. & Convent Ave, Campus of City College A BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION IN DANCE, sponsored by the Office of Black Ministry of the Archdiocese of New York and LaRoche College (in Pittsburgh), will take… [Read more…]

i sit where i want: The Legacy of Brown v. Board of Education

Walk-In Exams For City Jobs Including Police

Why was information like this withheld from the General Public by the Bloomberg administration? *********************************************************************** Walk-In Exams For City Jobs Including Police; Center Will Provide Immediate Scores To Candidates

Home, Home on the … Grange?

The National Parks Service will be presenting their plan for the Hamilton Grange to the community tonight (Thursday, January 24th) at 7pm at St. Mark’s Church located at 55 Edgecombe Avenue (intersection of St. Nick Ave and Edgecombe Avenue). The meeting will take place in the basement community room of the church. This will be… [Read more…]

THE NUGGET LOUNGE

In the Press… Entry Process Is Simplified at City Schools [NY Times] City Added Thousands to Payroll Since Freeze [Daily News] Largest Settlement Ever Recorded Paid to Conflicts of Interest Board [NY Post] Deutsche Bank Building to be Razed [Newsday] Mayor Expected To Call For Education Department Cuts [NY Sun] Council Could Require Biodiesel to… [Read more…]

THE SCOOP LOUNGE

“Gadgets and Gizmos: Propeller.” Recommended for children ages 7 to 11. Preregistration is required. This program was generously funded through the Cultural After School Adventure Program by New York City Council Member Inez E. Dickens and The City of New York. Today’s Programs for Children… – http://www.nypl.org/calendar/ Bell trial will stay in Queens Al Sharpton… [Read more…]

Black Renaissance Art Show ’08

Red Harlem Readers Presents

HoneyDripper featuring an All Star Cast

The IBFF is hosting screenings on\f John Sayles provocative new film “HoneyDripper” starring Danny Glover @ Cinema Village, located on 12th Street between University & 5th Avenue this (1/18-1/20/08) Friday @ 7:15pm  Saturday@ 7:15pm and Sunday @1:50 and 7:15pm. The film is set in rural Alabama during the 1950′s and hosts a stellar cast that… [Read more…]

Acting Workshop

Petronia Paley            I the Actor Acting Workshop Scene Study/Monologue Class: Beginning February 11th 12 weeks Petronia Paley is a veteran actor of television and stage. For over twenty years she worked on soap operas, creating long running characters on Guiding Light and Another World. She has taught at the Frederick Douglass Creative Arts Center,… [Read more…]