Harlem Stage: Natural Progression Act II

Sunday, October 19, 6-10PM NATURAL PROGRESSION ACT II LET THERE BE SOUL/SOUL DECONSTRUCTED     A dance party installation featuring The Ladies of Ubiquita and live performances by Rahj with special guests Abby Dobson, Manchildblack,Angela Johnson, and more! Live painting by Crystal Clarity and featuring excerpts from the unscene, a documentary work in progress by Pierre Bennu for Exit The Apple Productions.

Second Annual Harlem Men’s All-Star Team

Did you know that there is a cancer center in East Harlem named for Ralph Lauren?  The Ralph Lauren Cancer Center is located at 1919 Madison Avenue at 124th Street.  They are sponsoring a cancer screening campaign for Harlem men 45 or older. The first 1,000 men to get tested for prostate or colon cancer… [Read more…]

What’s Old is New Again – Wells’ Chicken and Waffles

I had a pleasant surprise while traipsing down Seventh Avenue today.  Wells’, the Original Home of Harlem’s Chicken and Waffles, is open for business and serving up heaping plates of hot, steamy soul food.  The location had a few tables for diners who chose to eat in, but the majority of the customers were ordering… [Read more…]

Small Businesses in Harlem Struggle to Survive

While walking around Harlem, I can’t help but to notice the number of empty storefronts.  Some of these spaces are the retail space of newer developments like the Langston (rumors of a Gap or similar retailer were swirling around for a while) and other spaces are small businesses that have gone out of business.  There… [Read more…]

Update: Wireless in Harlem

Kind of like “Sleepless in Seattle”, but better.  Seriously, trying to find free wireless in Harlem can be challenge, especially if you live above the one-teens.  Now that Starbucks has capitalized on the lack of neighborhood cafes in Harlem, that is pretty much the best option for late night Wi-Fi access.  But, if you are… [Read more…]

Photo: Autumn Vision

Booksigning with Amy DuBois Barnett

Get Yours! How To Have Everything You Ever Dreamed Of & More! Featured in ESSENCE Magazine, CNN, BET, Good Morning America… Book Signing, Networking & Wine Tasting! Getting Yours In Life, Love & Money is an event that will allow women to openly discuss and dialog with each other about: where we are in regards… [Read more…]