From the how ironic files comes this story about the Harlem Hellfighters, subjects of an indy film being screened at the Tribeca Film Festival, being “booted” from their home field in retaliation for their coach speaking out about racism. Duke Ferguson, the team’s coach, has filed a lawsuit against the Board of Education, stemming from… [Read more…]
Photo credit: RD/flickr Earlier this month we celebrated and lamented the approval of the 125th Rezoning Plan. Well, now it’s official. The Council has voted to pass the plan by a vote of 47 to 2. This decision will have a major impact on the old, gritty, grimy 125th Street that some people have grown… [Read more…]
April 30, 2008 by D. Bell
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If you read Variety or the plethora of entertainment blogs you may have already heard that Sean “P-Diddy” Combs is getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Combs, a Harlem native, is among a slew of stars who will be honored with a star on the coveted strip of sidewalk near the Grauman’s… [Read more…]
April 30, 2008 by D. Bell
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a curatorial series on cinema and new media Judith Escalona’s “Bx3M: a work in process” Hector Canonge’s “Idolatries/Idolatrías” Exhibition: March 19 – April 30, 2008 Closing Reception: Wednesday, April 30, 6PM – 8PM Music provided by Joe Falcon and Coco Rico with Stuart Watson MediaNoche is located in the corner store at 1355 Park Avenue,… [Read more…]
April 30, 2008 by Grace A Ali
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In addition to his literary merits as an author, John Edgar Wideman’s personal story is often his most prolific prose. Years ago, Wideman’s brother was sentenced to life in prison; tragically, his son would soon embark on the same fate. Fanon, A Novel explores the life of the revolutionary Frantz Fanon. Of Wideman’s new work… [Read more…]
April 30, 2008 by narmer
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Weiner Seeks Federal Help To Add ‘Affordable’ Housing [The New York Sun] Lawmaker: Tobacco Smuggling Nets Terrorist Groups Millions [The New York Sun] Charter Schools Win Battle Against Audits [The New York Sun] Sharpton, Community Groups Plan Demonstrations [The New York Sun] Food Shortage [ New York Post] Rev-enge is sweet for Barack’s Betrayed Pastor… [Read more…]
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April 30, 2008 by D. Bell
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