I spent Tuesday afternoon and evening in the World Famous Apollo Theater attending the National Urban Leagues (NUL) Economic Empowerment Tours and Town Hall Meeting moderated by Ed Gordon. I am always awestruck by the history that the Apollo holds within the confines of its walls, and I truly believe that the Apollo is one… [Read more…]
October 23, 2008 by D. Bell
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It has been brought to our attention that yet another business is “under renovation.” Last week we reported that Cafe Bon Jour on St. Nicholas was dark with a closed for renovations sign in the window, yet there didn’t appear to be physical signs of construction going on inside of the tiny cafe. The other evening… [Read more…]
October 23, 2008 by D. Bell
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I don’t know about you but I have been freezing due to the sudden drop in temperature. Mr. Autumn wasted no time shifting into overdrive this year. Fall is still one of my favorite seasons (spring being the other) so I try not to complain too much. It helps that Dunkin’ Donuts is selling lattes… [Read more…]
October 23, 2008 by D. Bell
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Urban fiction’s journey from street vendors to library shelves and six-figure book deals is a case of culture bubbling from the bottom up. That is especially true in New York, where the genre, like hip-hop music, was developed by, for and about people in southeast Queens and other mostly black neighborhoods that have struggled with… [Read more…]
October 23, 2008 by D. Bell
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October 23, 2008 by D. Bell
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SATURDAY OCT 25TH 11AM-4PM This Saturday, Oct 25th is It’s My Park! Day in St. Nicholas Park. This day is devoted to planting trees, painting fences, and getting the park ready for the Winter and Spring. This year we are planting a couple of more gardens in the park and we need all the help… [Read more…]
October 23, 2008 by D. Bell
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October 23, 2008 by narmer
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The Emmett Till & Sean Bell families request the honor of your presence as they meet for the first time celebrating the ‘Learn My History Scholarship Project Award’ on October 30th from 6-9PM.
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October 23, 2008 by D. Bell
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