First Fridays: Bx Museum

FRIDAY, May 2, 6:00-10:00pm South Wing—Lower Gallery Admission: Free A New York City rock and roll extravaganza; a musical exploration of up and coming urban rock and roll superstars. With The Bangers and Dragons of Zynth.

Seeds of Renewal at Morningside Park

The Scoop: Drizzly Wednesday Edition

(Photo Credit: Black Athlete Sports Network) The formation of the musical group “The Ravens” wasn’t the only amazing thing that happened in Harlem in 1945. A little known story about the ‘pivotal moment in the entire history of the Negro Leagues’ occurred in Harlem in November. (Black Athlete Sport Network) An outside look at New… [Read more…]

The Grapevine: Jackie Robinson Pool ‘Modified’ Hours

Well folks, despite the recent wave of showers we all got a taste of warm weather in precious Harlem. I for one couldn’t help but feel like taking a swim the other week when we had 73 degree weather. My first thought was the Jackie Robsinson Pool. And for those of us who would like… [Read more…]

Narmer’s Nook

Supreme Court Upholds Voter Identification Law in Indiana [New York Times] Wright Says Criticism Is Attack on Black Church [New York Times] Fosamax tied to increased risk of heart condition [ USATODAY.com] Comptroller To Probe City’s Class-Size Reduction Effort [The New York Sun] Lawmakers Use Pressure Tactics in Wake of Bell Verdict [The New York… [Read more…]

Jazzmobile 2008