Ladies Night Every Wednesday – Cameradas

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Barbara Ann Teer: 1937-2008 – Founder of National Black Theatre

Correction Appended: Originally posted July 22 It is with extreme sadness that I write this post. Dr. Barbara Ann Teer made her transition on July 21st at the age of 71, having lived a life dedicated to the arts and to the Harlem community at large. Through thick and thin, Dr. Barbara Ann Teer fought… [Read more…]

Support Your Local Bodega

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Blogging While Brown Conference

Blogging While Brown

Black in America Trailer – CNN

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The Scoop: Wrap Up Edition

Tuck it Away Owner Stands his Ground Against Columbia [NYO] The Heat didn’t keep Harlem Bookworms Inside Reading [NY1] Sharpton’s Tax Probe is Dropped [AP] see also, CNN La Fonda Boricua Braces for the Big Fight [ESPN] The Big Fight is Still On for Santana [NYDN] Harlem Subway Lines “Fare” Well With Arrival Times [NYT]… [Read more…]

Blesso Has Been Blessed in Harlem

Correction Appended via WSJ Market Watch Blesso Properties reports in press release to the Wall Street Journal that they have been selling out in New York, despite the softening real estate market. Loft 124 reportedly sold units for over $1 million, claiming to have “revitalized the weak Harlem market.” When BP entered the Harlem market… [Read more…]

Vanishing Harlem

Photo credit: jeremoss via flickr.com Jeremiah of Vanishing New York deconstructs the deconstruction of Harlem on his blog. He visited the strip of businesses that were being pushed out on Frederick Douglass Boulevard, near 125th Street. Some of these businesses had been in the neighborhood for two decades, and included House of Seafood, Manna’s, Bobby’s… [Read more…]

Yerbabuena Boricua Roots Music

Every Thursday Night: Urban Jíbaro Thusrdays at CAMARADAS el barrio with Tato Torres & the Urban Jbaros of YERBABUENA, who continue to bring you the best Boricua Roots Music and the best BarrioRican environment in town EVERY THURSDAY!!!. Come enjoy the sounds of YERBABUENA’s Bomba, Plena & Lelolay every Thursday only at CAMARADAS el barrio.… [Read more…]

June in July Cookout

Stanley Michels Dedication

You Are Cordially Invited To Join Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe and Council Member Robert Jackson At a Ceremony To Name the Promenade at the Heather Garden In Honor of Stan Michels In Recognition of His Years of Dedicated Public Service and Steadfast Support for Our Parks Thursday, July 24, 2008 4:00 p.m. Fort Tryon Park… [Read more…]

Have You Seen Her?

These stories make me sad. Another senior has gone missing in the neighborhood. With the weather being unbearable during these dog days of summer I’m sure her family is worried sick. MYFOXNY.COM — The family of a missing woman are asking for the public’s help. Jeanne Burke has been missing since July 17, her family… [Read more…]