Wanted: Phenomenal Working Moms ESSENCE is on the lookout for African-American working moms who manage to balance having a great career with taking wonderful care of their family and themselves! These super-moms need to be willing to share their secrets to success: Do they enlist her older kids to help younger siblings with homework? Do… [Read more…]
The Rev. Al Sharpton took Caroline Kennedy to lunch Thursday at the famed soul food restaurant Sylvia’s as she continued her quest to join her uncle in the U.S. Senate. Later, Kennedy spoke to reporters outside the restaurant, where she and Sharpton shared a lunch of grilled and baked chicken, string beans, collard greens, salad… [Read more…]
December 18, 2008 by D. Bell
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If you were in the vicinity of 125th Street this morning you may have been swept up in what one LJ user described as “a sea of police.” No need worry, there was nothing to see, just the annual multicultural immersion training that takes place at the Apollo Theater. The trainings started as a way… [Read more…]
A couple of years ago, my friend Tonya did a short piece about Lee Lee’s Bakery for UPTOWNflavor. Back then Mr. Lee was operating out of a tiny storefront that was easily overlooked if it wasn’t for the delicious sweet smells wafting out of the door. Admittedly the little bakery didn’t have a lot of… [Read more…]
December 18, 2008 by D. Bell
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Our annual holiday slow down is quickly approaching. We will continue to present posts about upcoming events, gift ideas, product reviews, and news tidbits through the 24th. Expect a slower posting schedule from Christmas through the New Year. More than likely there will be event listings and breaking news items at most. If we get… [Read more…]
December 18, 2008 by D. Bell
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December 18, 2008 by D. Bell
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To Patrons of Fort Washington and Riverside Parks: The following site scope meetings have been set up to discuss renovations to Fort Washington Park and Riverside Park, which are made possible through the PlaNYC project. Please join us to speak about any areas that you are concerned about. Thank you, Bob Redmond, Manhattan Capital Projects Coordinator (212)… [Read more…]
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December 18, 2008 by D. Bell
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