The Friends of St. Nicholas Park celebrate their annual Easter Festival this Saturday, March 22nd from 2pm to 4pm in the 135th Street plaza (in the park at 135th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue). Join the Friends for a day of face-painting, Easter egg hunts, arts and crafts and a visit from the Easter Bunny! Rain… [Read more…]
The prestigious Negro Ensemble Company (NEC) (Charles Weldon, Artistic Director), is pleased to announce the NEC premiere of WEBEIME, by award winning playwright Layon Gray. Also directed and choreographed by Gray, WEBEIME is a critically acclaimed, award winning production that is part Spoken Word and part Choreopoem, with evocative Motown pieces in between. Offering something… [Read more…]
Not sure if you are collecting “sightings” but it seems that Karl Lagerfeld along with an entourage of others were spotted on 122nd street yesterday and today. Does anyone know what is going on?
Regarding the blog posting and circulating petition by Friends of St Nicholas Park which states that the move of the Grange is in jeopardy due to the efforts of a group of individuals trying to prevent relocation, please be advised that there are a few misstatements by the Friends of St Nicholas Park, which we would like to… [Read more…]
March 19, 2008 by D. Bell
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March 19, 2008 by D. Bell
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Dates: March 22 to June 27, 2008 Viewing Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00AM to 6:00PM The Caribbean Cultural Center Gallery 408 West 58th StreetBetween 9th and 10th AvenueNew York, NY 10019 Telephone: 212-307-7420 www.cccadi.org Suggested Donation: $5.00 CCCADI Members Free
March 19, 2008 by narmer
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Diabetes Fight Gets a $28 Million Boost [The New York Sun] Plan To Cut 1,000 Officers From Payroll Draws Critic [The New York Sun] 9 Seem Set To Rule for Gun Rights Case Could Make Legal History [The New York Sun] Legendary downtown venue landmarked [New York Post] Mike’s poverty Rx [New York Post] Coke… [Read more…]
El Museo Presents Spic Up! Speak Out! 3rd Saturdays of the month, March through May, 2008, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm SPIC UP! SPEAK OUT! Latino Spoken Word Open Mic Recognizing the influence and power of Latino poets on New York City’s spoken word culture, El Museo del Barrio provides established and emerging Latino/a spoken… [Read more…]
March 18, 2008 by D. Bell
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Schomburg Center tomorrow, Wednesday, March 19th at 7:00 p.m. “A Steady Rain” written by Keith Huff and directed by Alfred Preisser. “A Steady Rain” (web site www.asteadyrain.com) is currently a critical success in Chicago and is being considered for a production in London and New York. This event is free.
March 18, 2008 by D. Bell
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CINE_REAL: a curatorial series on cinema and new media Judith Escalona’s “Bx3M: a work in process” Hector Canonge’s “Idolatries/Idolatrías” Reopening: Wednesday, March 19, 6PM – 8PM Exhibition: March 19 – April 30, 2008 Artist’s talk: Thursday, April 10, 6PM Closing Reception: Wednesday, April 30 Gallery Hours: Wednesday – Friday, 3PM – 7PM, and… [Read more…]
Hamilton Grange Move in Jeopardy – Please Sign Petition! The Friends of St. Nicholas Park and St. Nick’s Dog Run are excited about the upcoming move of the Hamilton Grange into our park. Unfortunately, a group of individuals want to stop the move and even the funding because they say that the orientation of house… [Read more…]
March 18, 2008 by D. Bell
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March 18, 2008 by D. Bell
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March 18, 2008 by D. Bell
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Prosecutors allege that Remy jumped into her SUV and fled the scene after the shooting, slamming into a parked car a few blocks away. They claim that she then abandoned her SUV and made her way to a friend’s apartment in Harlem. Read the story here: HHE
March 18, 2008 by D. Bell
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110th Street between Eighth and Fifth Avenues is where Central Park begins or ends, depending on your perspective of New York City. For sure, though, that is where Harlem begins. I grew up just four blocks north on 114th Street between Eighth and Seventh Avenues in “downtown Harlem.”
March 18, 2008 by D. Bell
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SANDSATIONAL RIVERSIDE 2008! Saturday, March 29; 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Help us celebrate spring by bringing fresh sand to Riverside Park’s playgrounds! The day will begin with a family bucket brigade (pails and shovels for kids provided by Riverside Park Fund). Parents and adults will complete the job and receive an RPF cap for their efforts. Volunteers are… [Read more…]
March 18, 2008 by D. Bell
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Kevin Powell is a writer, activist, author of 8 books, and a 2008 Democratic candidate for the United States Congress in Brooklyn, New York. “Son2Mother” is excerpted from his new poetry collection, No Sleep Till Brooklyn, which can be ordered at http://www.softskull.com. Kevin can be emailed at kevin@kevinpowellforcongress.org
March 18, 2008 by narmer
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Fed Reserve’s Plan May Signal More Economic Turbulence Ahead [Free Internet Press] JPMorgan Surges After Striking Deal for Bear Stearns [Bloomberg.com] Which bank is going to follow the Bear? [Times Online] Florida Democrats Won’t Hold Re-Do Primary [CBS News] Chinook Salmon Vanish Without a Trace [New York Times] The White Man’s Burden is Not the… [Read more…]
March 16, 2008 by narmer
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The Dark Side of ‘Corking Up’ [Newsweek.com] U.S. Supreme Court Takes Up Gun-Ban Case This Week [Free Internet Press ] First African-American Woman Chief Justice In Fla. [cbs4.com] Black Rabbi Reaches Out to Mainstream of His Faith [New York Times] Put young children on DNA list, urge police [The Observer] Cash In Our Trash [The… [Read more…]
Why is it that a Black Man can create a tiny piece called a filament (electric light – Lewis Latimer) That allows people to see in the dark? But can’t be seen fit to lead a country to the true light. Why is it that a Black Man can create an instrument (clock – Benjamin… [Read more…]
March 16, 2008 by Grace A Ali
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Film Screening & Discussion Wednesday, March 19 @ 7pm The Brecht Forum 451 West Street (between Bank & Bethune Streets) New York, NY 10014 Co-sponsors: National Hip-Hop Poliktical Convention & Hip-Hop Sustains
March 16, 2008 by Grace A Ali
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Romare Bearden spent much of his last two decades on the Caribbean island of St. Martin. During his final and most productive years this tropical experience influenced his art. His work became more painterly employing watercolor with collage resulting in what can be called “collage paintings”. In his later years, watercolors and collage with increased… [Read more…]
March 15, 2008 by D. Bell
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They Walk Among Us, originally uploaded by mayotic.
March 14, 2008 by narmer
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City’s top cop Ray Kelly is favorite to replace Mayor Bloomberg after his term [www.nydailynews.com] Is East New York the new Harlem? [www.nydailynews.com] New Law Lets Tenants Sue Over Harassment [ New York Times] Teachers Want Less Reliance On Tests for Scoring Schools [The New York Sun] Paterson Could Derail Development Opposes Use of Eminent… [Read more…]
March 14, 2008 by narmer
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Coordinator of Teen Services at Harlem Childrens Zone (New York, NY)currently seeking a Coordinator to develop and manage the Teen Center and its programs: Middle School Academy, Teen … for internships and job placement * Assess the teen participant’s skills and evaluate their job readiness. For more information: Online Summer Jobs.
March 13, 2008 by Grace A Ali
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Zora Neale Hurston Celebrate one of the Harlem Renaissance’s leading authors, Zora Neale Hurston, in a production based on her life and works. Saturday, March 29 2:00 PM In honor of Women’s History Month, celebrate one of the Harlem Renaissance’s leading authors, Zora Neale Hurston, in an interactive production based on her life and… [Read more…]
March 13, 2008 by Grace A Ali
TIME LINES – Hip Hop Africa: Global Currents, New Media March 28, 2008 6PM – 8PM Conceptual artist, writer and musician Paul D. Miller/DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid moderates an all-star panel discussion on African hip hop and music videos. Professors Jesse Shipley (Bard College) and Michael Ralph (New York University) join Shaheen Ariefdien of the pioneering South African rap group Prophets of da… [Read more…]
March 13, 2008 by seeker4truth
Dynamically Talented. Refreshing. Fiercely Honest. Passionate. These are just a few words to describe the multi-faceted artist, Eliza B. Written by: Tiffany Y’vonne Standing at a statuesque 6’2 and built like a supermodel, Eliza B. automatically commands all eyes on her; but do not let that blind you to the power within this soulful spirit.… [Read more…]
March 13, 2008 by D. Bell
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A Women’s History Month Celebration Join us in honoring the contributions of … Susana Martinez, Poet & Painter Agnes Rivera, Housing Activist, Community Voices Heard Laura Benitez, Member of District 8 Youth Council Thursday, March 27th 2008 6:00pm to 8:00pm Carlos Rios Community Room 335 E. 105th Street (bet 1st & 2nd Ave) Enjoy an… [Read more…]
March 13, 2008 by D. Bell
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U.F. received the following note from Gordon at Big Apple Jazz informing us about the dire straits he is facing to stay open. Below are some suggustions as to how you can help out.
March 13, 2008 by seeker4truth
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Written By: TiffanyY’vonne Black Eyed Peas front-man, Will.i.am, (who will be celebrating a birthday this weekend) has released a second on-line music video, “We Are The Ones,” in support of presidential hopeful Barack Obama. The video includes a star-studded cast offering cameo appearances, along with ordinary Americans representing various ethnic groups. “We Are The Ones”… [Read more…]
March 13, 2008 by illoquentgent
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This week Angie Hancock, President of Experience:Harlem reached out to UF to extend a party invitation to the ever hip Tribal Spears Gallery on Tuesday night. I answered the call of duty and decided to attend. Experience:Harlem was founded in 2006 to serve as a complete guide to all aspects of living and playing in… [Read more…]
March 13, 2008 by illoquentgent
Aisha Diallo, co-owner of La Perle Noire Café expresses her pride for the new Governor This week Harlem has had two big topics to talk about. Most recently former Lt. Governor David Paterson, a “favorite son of Harlem”, ascended to the post of Governor of New York State following a scandal that rocked the State… [Read more…]
March 13, 2008 by narmer
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Details of the Mayor’s Residential Parking Permit Proposal [ Streetsblog] Racial Issue Bubbles Up Again for Democrats [ New York Times] City Council Launches Job Training Program [NY1] In a Senate Tie, Could Bruno Vote Twice? [New York Times Blog] No indictment in officers killing of off-duty cop [ amNY.com] Flier Urges Queens Residents To… [Read more…]
Criminalizing Home Schoolers [Time] A City by the Sea — or Under It? [Gotham Gazette] More School Security Proposed [Gotham Gazette] As Governor, Paterson Could Be Quarantined to New York State [The New York Sun] Study: 25 Percent of Teens Has STD [NPR] Wednesday, March 12th, 2008 Details of the Mayor’s Residential Parking Permit Proposal… [Read more…]
Note from the editor: The following is an article that appeared in today’s Daily News. David Hinkley laments the lack of mainstream radio outlets for the “black voice.” We’ve heard this argument most recently couple of years back when WLIB switched formats from talk radio to primarily gospel. I find that WHCR does a good job of providing an… [Read more…]
March 11, 2008 by Grace A Ali
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American Place Theater presents a verbatim adaptation of the classic American autobiographical work. Black Boy dramatizes Richard Wright’s journey from childhood innocence to adulthood in the Jim Crow South. The issues addressed in this novel still resonate in today’s cultural dialogue. Themes explored: Family, Race, Injustice, Civil Rights, Faith and Violence New York Historical Society 170 Central… [Read more…]
March 11, 2008 by D. Bell
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New York City’s Third Annual Oral Cancer Walk will take place on April 19.The goal of the walk is to raise awareness of a disease that kills more than 7,000 Americans each year.
Although we were one of the first blogs on the scene of the coffee wars as the black gold increasingly became a prized commodity along 145th Street, we couldn’t have predicted that this would happen. In a move that could only be described as “checkmate!” by Dunkin Ds, they are planning to open a third location along the 145th corridor. The first location… [Read more…]
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March 20, 2008 by D. Bell
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