Barackology

Do You See Your Face in the New Harlem?

The West Harlem Art Fund has another public art installation on display at the Mink Building located at 126th Street and Amsterdam.  To see more photos visit: Friends We Love

759: Boy Scouts of Harlem

759: Boy Scouts of Harlem is an upbeat, family friendly documentary about the unexpected power of Scouting. Eleven year old Keith Dozier, Troop 759’s newest Scout, is the film’s star. 759: Boy Scouts of Harlem follows Keith Dozier, Troop 759’s newest Scout, from his home in Harlem to Camp Keowa in upstate New York. The… [Read more…]

Deconstructing The Tertulia

Tertulia is a Spanish word referring to a social gathering. Historically tertulias were places where people would discuss literature, culture, philosophy, and politics. It has roots in Spain as far back as the 17th Century when cities began to flourish economically and culturally. At the time there was a huge influx of poetry, philosophy, and… [Read more…]

What’s Up on 137th Street?

On the Northwest corner of 137th and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd. there’s some interesting construction coming to its finishing touches. The cherry wood color of the exterior indicates something swanky is in store. No one was on-site for us to inquire. More details to follow soon. Update: Sources report that it is going to… [Read more…]