Friday Freestyle Flavor: Boris Kodjoe

Boris Kodjoe in UPTOWN Magazine

Circus Amok This Weekend

Sunday, September 21 2pm and 5pm MARCUS GARVEY PARK, Harlem Madison Avenue & 122nd Street Cost: Free

39th Annual African America Day Parade

THE 39th ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN DAY PARADE (Largest Black Parade In America ) On SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2008 1:00 P.M. IN HARLEM 111th Street & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. To 142nd Street GRAND MARSHALS Governor David Paterson *David Dinkins * Rev. Al Sharpton *Dr. Adelaide Sanford Congressman Charles Rangel * Comptroller William Thompson * Lillian… [Read more…]

African American Day Parade After Party @ Zip Code

Free Movie Night @ W124 St. Community Garden

There will be a free movie night at the West 124th Street Community Garden BYOL – Bring your own lawnchairs! Movie : Wallace and Grommit in “The Curse of the Were-Rabbit” Come see as the inventive duo fight to save the town’s vegetable competition!! Date: Saturday September 20th Time: Movie starts at 7:30 pm, garden will be… [Read more…]

Free Wine and Cheese Tasting!

The Joy of Cheese Presents Cheeses of Spain, Portugal, and Colorado (yes, that Colorado) Spain, Portugal, and Colorado (yes, that Colorado). In these trying times, we need friends, family & comfort food. First there was PB&J, now there is W&C- wine and cheese as the ultimate comfort food! Join us on Friday, September 19, from… [Read more…]

An Inspirational Afternoon with Kem

Many of you know KEM through his music, now you can experience him through his inspiring words. R&B singing sensation KEM will discuss his life, his music, and how “PROSPERITY IS A CHOICE.” Several years after high school, his life took a downward turn and he eventually found himself in and out of drug rehab… [Read more…]

Narmer’s Newstand

25-Year-Old Suit Ends With Deal On Legal Right to Shelter [NYS] Skelos Seeking Phaseout Of Empire Zone Program [NYS] Dr. Brad Braxton Elected 6th Senior Minister of The Riverside Church [NEWSONE] Jim Crow — The Remix [THEROOT] FIDEL’S 35,000 [NYP] New York offers new tax amnesty[NYDN] Almost $20M in Bonuses Available for Educators[NYS] Bloomberg Praises… [Read more…]

Weekend MTA Schedule

2 2 trains run local between 96 and Chambers Sts Sep 20 – 22, 12:01 AM Sat to 5 AM Mon 4 No 4 trains between Utica Av and Brooklyn Bridge The 3 and a special J train provide alternate service Sep 20 – 22, 12:01 AM Sat to 5 AM Mon This service change… [Read more…]

Fellowships Available

YOUNG PEOPLE 4 FELLOWSHIPS AVAILABLE (Deadline: October 26) Make change today. The Young People For (YP4) fellowship is a leadership development program focusing on identifying, engaging and empowering young progressive leaders. The fellowship kicks off with a five-day Summit in Washington, D.C., where 200 fellows connect with other progressive leaders, attend skill-building workshops, learn about powerful… [Read more…]