Community Works, in association with Shades of Truth Entertainment presents Jeff Stetson’s The Meeting. Directed by Eric Coleman, this powerful drama stars acclaimed actors Michael Green as Dr. King, Lawrence Winslow as Malcolm X, and Ron Wilks as Rashad.
January 9, 2009 by narmer
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Photo: Susan Court courtesy of liveuptown.com According to a report from Marcus & Millichap, the Real Deal reports the rental apartment vacancy rate will be 4.7% next year, “topping the previous record of 4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2003,” thanks to “mounting job losses driv[ing] renters from the city.” Which may mean more… [Read more…]
January 9, 2009 by D. Bell
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The Apollo Theater Foundation and 98.7 Kiss-FM know that many New Yorkers and visitors want to help out our less fortunate neighbors, so we’re proud to help make that happen. Until the evening of January 14, 2009, we encourage you to drop off a new or gently-used coat of any style and size and for… [Read more…]
h/t BSN: Harlem resident Bill Thompson, the New York City Comptroller, announced his interest and candidacy in the 2009 Mayoral race. Does he have what it takes? A former Wall Streeter, ex-president of the City’s Board of Education and a committed public servant with his fingers on the pulse of the city, he has what… [Read more…]
January 9, 2009 by D. Bell
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Some people have already declared January 20th Obama Day although the week is typically used to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Even the kids have jumped on the Obama bandwagon. One of my little friends stared at a dollar bill in his hand and declared, “I can’t wait until… [Read more…]
January 9, 2009 by illoquentgent
An article for the Fork in the Road blog at the Village Voice finds one writer walking down 125th Street and being shocked (dismayed even) at the site of shuttered doors where once-venerated M&G Diner stood. If you remember, the eatery was shut down by orders of the Department of Health, resuscitated for a bit,… [Read more…]
January 9, 2009 by illoquentgent
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Friday January 9th, 2009 Featuring The Interchange Jazz Quintet La Pregunta Arts Café 1528 Amsterdam Avenue (Bet. 135th and 136th St) New York, NY 10031 Come here the sounds of Latin-Infused Jazz, Samba and Bassa Nova. Original music and standards. Line up is Saxophone (Tenor/Soprano/ Baritone), Clarinet, Guitar, Bass and Drums. Cost: Free
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January 9, 2009 by D. Bell
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