COMMUNITY WORKS is pleased to present the Harlemwood Film Festival featuring “HUGHES’ DREAM HARLEM” written and directed by Jamal Joseph. The film is narrated by the Late Ossie Davis and three generations of writers, slam poets, and artists. The film features performances by the IMPACT Repertory Theatre founded by Jamal Joseph and Voza Rivers of… [Read more…]
Duane Reade in conjunction with Namaste Laboratories and the Greater New York City Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure announced they have partnered with Outreach for Breast Health Foundation to provide free mammography services at the Duane Reade store located at 125th Street in East Harlem, N.Y. Free mammogram screenings will be offered… [Read more…]
February 22, 2008 by illoquentgent
While searching for different articles to put into the scoop here on UF I was curious to do a sort of round-up of different blogs regarding Harlem. We don’t formally have any arrangements with these blogs but I was curious to find out what else is “out there”. Call it my own little blog channel… [Read more…]
February 22, 2008 by narmer
Comments Off
Boxing legend’s sister found frozen to death[CNN.com] Enduring Image Leads to Enduring Dispute [New York Times] City scales back plan to put more fruit, vegetable vendors in poor areas SCHOOLS TEXT-ALERT PLAN [New York Post ] New Yorkers Not To Be Taxed On Federal Rebate Checks [NY1: Top Stories] NYC cracks down on `instant tax… [Read more…]
February 22, 2008 by illoquentgent
(Graphic courtesy of NYObserver.com) According to the Observer, rents for buildings with door-men all over the city are in steady decline. In Harlem alone rents dropped 7.1% between January and February. [NYObserver] Did you know about the Harlem Quartet? Only in its second year, the group is already making incredible strides in the classical music… [Read more…]
February 22, 2008 by illoquentgent
Dr. Olajide Williams (NYSun) Dr. Olajide Williams, a Nigerian-born, neurology physician and director of the stroke center at Harlem Hospital has taken a novel approach to teaching young kids about strokes or “brain-attacks” as he refers to them. He uses the universal language of hip-hop music. Bouncing to the beat through the aisles of the… [Read more…]
February 22, 2008 by D. Bell
Comments Off
Thanks for your support of this site! Architectural Columns
February 21, 2008 by narmer
Comments Off
State Announces New Consumer Website to Help New Yorkers Find Least Expensive Prescription Drugs [New York State Department of Health] for the full text click below: [Law.com - Supreme Court Allows Retirement Plan Participants to Sue Over Losses ] for the full text click below: [Law.com - Justices Make it Tougher to Sue Makers of… [Read more…]
February 21, 2008 by D. Bell
Comments Off
Event: Family Workshop-Kites Date: March 15 Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Location: Morris-Jumel Mansion 65 Jumel Terrace New York, NY 10032 Info: Make your own kite and, if the weather permits, join us flying in Roger Morris Park. Ages 6-12 with an adult learning partner. Admissions and materials are free but advanced registration is required. Call… [Read more…]
Ed. note: The following article ran in the NY Times. A regular reader of U.F. submitted it as a tip. The article basically juxtaposes the scandalous history of 8th Avenue and the new luxury high rise set to open on “the avenue.” It wasn’t long ago that if someone who lived downtown mentioned needing to make… [Read more…]
February 20, 2008 by Grace A Ali
O’Reilly: “I don’t want to go on a lynching party against Michelle Obama unless there’s evidence, hard facts, that say this is how the woman really feels.” For the full story click on: Media Matters – O’Reilly Photo credit: Huffingtonpost.com
February 20, 2008 by narmer
Comments Off
OTB To Vote Today on Closing, With 1,500 Layoffs Possible [The New York Sun ] Elections Board Could Face Grilling Over Primary Numbers [The New York Sun ] News for NYC’s Nonprofit, Policy and Activist World [City Limits] Dogs may lose right to bite [amNY.com ] A Battle Brews Over Who Controls the Schools[Gotham Gazette ] Off-Track… [Read more…]
February 20, 2008 by illoquentgent
At a Harlem school, Mayor Bloomberg compares the effectiveness of the White House’s stimulus package to giving “…giving a drink to an alcoholic” [NYSun] Barack Obama may get some extra delegate votes after a full recount…initial estimates may have been off base even in Harlem. [NYPost] Rev. Al Sharpton gives his two cents on Roger… [Read more…]
February 20, 2008 by Grace A Ali
Comments Off
Canvas Paper and Stone Gallery presents Art Jam! Sweetpotato Style in a second exhibit collaboration with Reconstruct Art. Brooklyn Friends by Noreen (Noe) Mallory. All Rights Reserved Drawing on the creative roots that connect them to the motherland and the black church experience, the works of these African- American women deserve recognition long overdue them as artists. … [Read more…]
February 19, 2008 by D. Bell
Comments Off
Join the Shabazz Center February 21st as we mark the 43rd Anniversary Assassination of El Hajj Malik El Shabazz – Malcolm X at 3940 Broadway at 165th Street with a panel discussion co-hosted by the Coalition for Political Assassinations and Sirius Satellite Radio 5 to 7 PM. John Judge, Rep. Cynthia McKinney, Baba Zak Kondo,… [Read more…]
February 19, 2008 by D. Bell
Comments Off
Former Miss America Uptown Resident [Daily News] Baby Talk in the talk of Uptown [NYT] Luxury Condos divide Upper Westsiders [Columbia Spec] Miss Bea rescued thanks to anon tipster [Daily News] Recruiters get a chilly response from Harlemites [NYT]
February 18, 2008 by narmer
Comments Off
February 18, 2008 by narmer
Comments Off
James Orange, civil rights activist, dies at 65 [CNN.com] Oprah creates book download sensation with ‘Women & Money’ [Daily News] Meet the new guard black politicians [Daily News] City inmates get healthier diet [Daily News] Veteran Judge in Bell Shooting Trial Has Seen It All Before [New York Times] Celebrating the Semicolon in a Most Unlikely Location [New… [Read more…]
February 18, 2008 by Grace A Ali
Friday, February 22 at 10pm (PBS/thirteen) A hundred years ago, in communities across the U.S., white residents forced thousands of black families to flee their homes. Even a century later, these towns remain almost entirely white. BANISHED tells the story of three of these communities and their black descendants, who return to learn their shocking histories.
February 18, 2008 by narmer
Comments Off
Alexander Hamilton’s country home, the Grange, in its original location, approximately on what is now West 143rd Street, between Convent Avenue and Hamilton Place. The front entrance faced southwest.The question is: Would he be able to find the front door? To read the whole story click on: The New York Times (Photo Credit)
February 18, 2008 by D. Bell
Comments Off
Our Lady Queen of Angels Congregants still worship despite closure [Daily News] Obama “robbed” in Harlem? [NYPost] Bronx Super Kills Teenage Daughter over Internet Chat [Daily News]
February 17, 2008 by D. Bell
Comments Off
If Dee is a has-been, the news certainly hasn’t traveled to Harlem, where she’s treated like royalty. When she saunters into the dining room of the soul-food eatery Sylvia’s, the patrons erupt into a squealing, standing ovation and huddle in for photos. It’s the perfect place for Dee to reflect on her life and career.… [Read more…]
THE boy pressed his face to the window of the men’s salon, his breath fogging the glass. He stood there, on a wintry day, staring at the sharply dressed men swathed in hot towels.
February 17, 2008 by Grace A Ali
Comments Off
Eternal Ancestors presents some of the most celebrated creations of African masters in a new light. Many of these works were muses to members of the Western avant-garde, who collected and closely studied them for their inventive aesthetic qualities in their studios during the early 20th century. In light of their role in altering the course… [Read more…]
February 16, 2008 by Grace A Ali
To celebrate the opening of the new waterfront park along 12th Avenue in West Harlem, the Harlem Piers, Waterfront & Economic Development Committee of Manhattan Community Board 9 is seeking proposals for its arts festival in May, 2008. Proposed projects should embrace strong visual appeal and sensitivity to West Harlem and aim to attract more residents to… [Read more…]
February 16, 2008 by D. Bell
Comments Off
New York Carpet Cleaning The cleaning experts for carpets, furniture, windows and more. Visit: www.new-york-carpet-cleaning.com Thanks for supporting this site!
February 15, 2008 by D. Bell
Comments Off
February 15, 2008 by D. Bell
Comments Off
Here a few interesting links that have referenced our site or contacted us to introduce themselves: Epodunk.com Whadat.com Foodiebytes.com Amistadresource.com EveryBlock.com
Photographed by: forota on Bradhurst near Jackie Robinson Park.
February 15, 2008 by narmer
Comments Off
[U.S. plans to shoot down dead spy satellite before it collides with Earth] [Black Dem. pol Lt. Gov. David Paterson discovers his Irish, Jewish roots ] FEMA to move people out of trailers with toxic threat -[ CNN.com ] [Roger Clemens should look like Barry Bonds in eyes of law ] [Typo sends New York… [Read more…]
Being priced out of Harlem? Try Philly! [Observer] P.Diddy designs for the King of Harlem [NY1] Romeo & Juliet…in…Harlem [Westchester] Ruby Dee tells about the Oscar-worthy slap [Variety] Harlem’s Celeb Chef opens new downtown eatery [Zagat] Pleasantville not so pleasant these days? [Cityroom] Abdul-Jabbar champions the past [smh.com]
February 14, 2008 by D. Bell
Comments Off
February 14, 2008 by D. Bell
Comments Off
Friday, February 15th 7:00pm | Admission $18 A Rose Among Thorns: Presented by the New Federal Theater. Ella Joyce’s one-woman show pays tribute to Rosa Parks in an effort to not only keep her story alive orally, and to celebrate her exemplary character, but also seeks to infuse others (young and old) with her desire… [Read more…]
February 14, 2008 by narmer
Comments Off
SWANN GALLERIES’ 13TH ANNUAL AUCTION OF PRINTED & MANUSCRIPT AFRICAN AMERICANA ON FEBRUARY 21 The auction catalogue cover shows a circa 1900-1905 unrecorded image of singer Sissieretta Jones, known as “The Black Patti.” Auction estimate: $2,500 to $3,500. Volume 1, number 1 of Harlem; a Forum of Negro Life, a literary magazine edited by Wallace… [Read more…]
February 14, 2008 by narmer
Comments Off
The Barack Obama custom Nikes [Current ] MTA starting platform inspections [amNY.com ] Boy fell onto track after partial platform collapses 2/10/08 [7online.com] City Council Approves a Bill Requiring Residents to Recycle Electronics [New York Times] MAYOR, COUNCIL AT ODDS OVER VOUCHER TENANT BILL[City Limits] Ads Advise New Yorkers To ‘Get Some [The New York Sun… [Read more…]
Join Chanda Rule at Creole Restaurant & Jazz Café on Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 7PM. Chanda Rule is Nu jazz’s newest jewel known for her smooth delivery of spirituals intertwined with blues and jazz melodies. Chanda will be singing hits from her sophomore album I Too Speak of a River. Creole Restaurant & Jazz… [Read more…]
February 13, 2008 by narmer
Comments Off
NY Hispanic Lawmakers Slam Clinton Over Doyle’s Departure [NY Daily News] A Reversal on School Vouchers, Then a Tempest [New York Times] NYC Program Offers Training to Park Volunteers [Epoch Times] Bush Refers to Sharpton’s Daughter as Wife [The New York Sun ] Happy Valentine’s Day — You May Be Watched [The New York Sun]
|
February 22, 2008 by D. Bell
Comments Off