May Events at The Schomburg

MAY 19 Tuesday 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. FORUM Malcolm X & Fatherhood: Lost, Stolen and Found His Impact on Rebuilding Black Fatherhood Today What would move the Black community to the next level? A modern day Malcolm X, President Barack Obama, or fathers who are committed to nurturing and supporting their families. Join the… [Read more…]

Remembering Freddie

Please join Freddie Hubbard’s widow Briggie, his son Duane, his musical director and friend David Weiss as well as: Donald Byrd, Cedar Walton, Louis Hayes, Gary Bartz, Buster Williams, Jimmy Heath, Jimmy Owens, Lenny White, Randy Brecker, Russell Malone, Jeremy Pelt, Javon Jackson, Vincent Herring, Larry Ridley, Killer Ray Appelton, Howard Johnson, Christian McBride, Carl… [Read more…]

Project Enterprise helps small businesses grow

Eleven entrepreneurs were honored for the completion of Project Enterprise’s new Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (EAP).  They were the inaugural graduates of the business plan training program which started this January.  The Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (EAP) is a 60-hour training class designed to help participants to complete their formal business plans.  Each week of the ten-week… [Read more…]

Seeds of Renewal

NARMER’S NEWSSTAND

FRANKIE MANNING – R.I.P. Frankie Manning, the Ambassador and Master of Lindy Hop, Dies at 94 [NYT] Obama Is Nudging Views on Race, a Survey Finds [NYT] Mike Sheehan, Fox 5 reporter and former NYPD cop, has been fired [DN] Anxiety grips hospital waiting room as fears of swine flu spread through city [DN] Politically… [Read more…]

Help Wanted

Actually that should read help needed. We are seeking a motivated self-starter who is incredibly Internet savvy. Must have reliable email, Internet connection, and a digital camera. Duties include generating and creating original content that is related to Harlem. Must publish several original articles per week (3-5 short pieces). Excellent writing skills and grammar are… [Read more…]

Tonight: Apollo Salon Series

Field Day in Morningside Park

Idyllic Morningside, originally uploaded by CarbonNYC. Field Day 2009 @ Morningside Park A Day of fun in the Community FIELD DAY 2009!!! Yes OH yes, we’re doing it this Sunday, April 26th. We’re going to play every game you can think of from your precious childhood… including but not limited to: Freeze Tag, Flag Football,… [Read more…]

Spring Education Expo

The Spring Education Expo is a great place for YOU (principals, parents, educators, guidance counselors and education leaders) to meet great education opportunities in person.  The Fall 2008 Education Expo had 60 organizations (with booth space selling out), 300 guests, and performances by kid-friendly groups. The Spring Education Expo will be even bigger and better with already over 500… [Read more…]

Today: Harlem School Pride Parade

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer Randi Weingarten, President United Federation of Teachers/American Federation of Teachers   with   State Senator Bill Perkins l   State Senator Eric T. Schneiderman State Senator Jose M. Serrano l Assemblymember Herman D. Farrell, Jr. Assemblymember Daniel J. O’Donnell l Assemblymember Adam Clayton Powell, IV Assemblymember Keith L. T. Wright l Councilmember… [Read more…]

Speed Networking

Narmer’s Newsstand

Charter Schools Grapple With Unionization [CR] Schools Panel Is No Threat to the Mayor’s Grip [NYT] Don’t own property? City’s new higher property taxes will still cost you [DN] City Tries New Tactic to Convert Catholic Schools to Charter Schools [NYT] City Ends Some Antipoverty Experiments [CR] The Polo Grounds [DN] Activists Wants Compensation for… [Read more…]

Sometimes I Cry

  The loves, lives and losses of women infected and affected by HIV/AIDS With Sheryl Lee Ralph The Original Dream Girl FREE ADMISSION to 2 Shows! Friday, April 24, 2009 6PM The Abyssinian Baptist Church 132 Odell Clark Place (formerly 138th Street) New York, NY 10030

MMPCIA Wine Tasting Event

Photo by jphillipobrien2006. Mount Morris Park Community Improvement Association hosted its first Wine Tasting Evening in lieu of its monthly meeting yesterday. The two hour event was held at 66 West 120 Street, in the newly restored home of Chrissy & Russell Nance. Harlem Vintage poured a selection of wines, while members of the House… [Read more…]

Photo of the Day: SHARE a ride

Manny’s Mosaics at East Harlem Cafe

Giraffe Path Building

Dear Friends, We are looking for volunteers to lead a “papier-mâché giraffe” workshop in the park during the Saturday, May 16 “Its My Park Day” event.  This will require a two-part commitment.  First, to attend a class at the Creative Arts Workshop in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, May 6th (5:30 PM – 7:00 PM) to learn… [Read more…]

On Location: In Harlem

By forota. “Law and Order: SVU” has been filming along Bradhurst this week. Next week’s episode, also shot in Harlem, guest stars Hilary Duff and mirrors the Casey Anthony disappearance case in Florida. I’ve also seen shows like “Fringe” and “Rescue Me” around the neighborhood. What are some of the other television and film locations that… [Read more…]

Bourgeoisie Shoetique set to host private show affair

Bourgeoisie ushers in spring with a showing of beautifully designed and well-crafted shoes from the world’s finest European designers hosted by the beautiful June Ambrose (fashion icon and author of Effortless Style) who has styled for the likes of Jay Z, Ciara, Kelly Ripa, Sean “Puffy” Combs, Kim Cattrall, Mariah Carey, Macy Gray and Mary… [Read more…]

Harlem Blog Watch

Questan’s is unveiled on ZincPress [ZPP] as is Adriotico [ZPP] Harlem Condo Life finds a hidden garden right on 125th Street [HCL] Harlem Hound is recommended for Pet sitting and dog walking [MK] Uptown architectural gems on display via Harlem Bespoken [HB] East Harlem Blog checks out a Mediterranean resto in the nabe [EH]

A Date with Peter Hadar

Narmer’s Newsstand

Pay up or your car engine will stop [CNN] Judge allows wife to harvest dead husband’s sperm [DN] High Court Poised To Closely Weigh Civil Rights Laws [WP] Your Health: Skin color matters in the vitamin D debate [USA] A Proposal to Separate Fast Food and Schools [NYT] Reliving the Sean Bell Case by Renaming… [Read more…]

Rickshaw Harlem

    In honor of Earth Day, SHARE will be putting “it’s best foot forward” by providing environmentally conscious transportation in Harlem. SHARE sponsored pedicabs, will offer morning commuters “clean” rides from the Adam Clayton Powell State Office Building to their desired destinations. By accepting rides, passengers will be part of SHARE’s mission to reduce… [Read more…]

Harlemites love their pets!

Congratulations Harlem, you’ve done your pets proud! A shout-out goes to all the residents who attended the ASPCA’s inaugural Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic Block Party this past Saturday at Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Plaza. Thanks to the hundreds of people who attended, we spayed/neutered over 100 pets, with appointments to help 250 more! Not only will… [Read more…]

Sandra Cisnero’s Book Signing

Brother Where Art Thou: A Panel Discussion

A recent report by the Associated Press suggested that only 29 percent of males attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) finish their bachelor’s degree in six years. Join Josh Barker of the Amsterdam News for an evening of conversation with respected HBCU alums in our community as they share why HBCUs are still a… [Read more…]

Culture: Harlem

It’s like ‘money in the bank’

  Register now for the Carver Bank and Black Enterprise Money In the Bank financial seminar. Panelists include Carver Bank CEO Deborah Wright, CNN’s Ali Velshi, CNBC’s Sharon Epperson, B.E.’s John Simons, Optimum Capital’s Ryan Mack. Tues., April 21, at Harlem’s Schomburg Ctr. It’s FREE but you MUST REGISTER! http://02bc77a.netsolhost.com/moneyinthebank/index.html  

City Year in

Harlem Bike Doctors

Harlem Bike Doctors, originally uploaded by threecee.  

New Deal for Old Wheels

Pedals for Progress, in its continuing effort to recycle bicycles properly, is having a used bike collection sponsored by The Congregation of St. Saviour, Mission & Outreach Committee. Anyone with an adult or child’s bicycle in repairable condition is urged to donate his or her bike to this worthy cause. We do not accept “bikes… [Read more…]

Free Health Fair

NARMER’S NEWSTAND

Decline in blacks in prison for drug crimes reverses 25-year trend [CSMONITOR] With Jobs Scarce, Soldiers Re-Enlist [NPR] Compromise Is Offered to Bridge Toll Opponents [NYT] Law Suits For Bluetooth-Related Hearing Loss Potential[www.wcclaw.com] African DNA – What’s it Really Mean?[ROOT] A new movie delves into the human cost of the failed war on drugs. [ROOT] Farley Post… [Read more…]

Celebrate Earth Day in Harlem

Northern Manhattan Parks Events

Saturday, April 18, 2009 Fitness Walking Programs in Fort Tryon Park 8:30 a.m.– 9:30 a.m. Location: Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan Category: Athletic Events Cost: Free  Movie Matinee with the Urban Park Rangers: The Lorax 12:00 p.m. Location: Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan Category: Cultural, Kids Cost: Free  Inwood Astronomy Program 8:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Location: Inwood Hill… [Read more…]

Street Games

  Street Games Longing for the days “old school” games like stick ball, skully, slap & rhyme, and lemon twist dominated the New York City streets? Wish your child could enjoy the same fun? Come to Thomas Jefferson Park on Saturday for Street Games, a day of music, crafts, entertainment, and PLENTY of games. For… [Read more…]

Immigrant Heritage Weekend at NBT

National Black Theatre  PRESENTS Guided Tours     showcasing 38 Yoruba statues depicting the Orisa tradition created with the New Sacred Art technique by Nigerian artists carved with instruments seven generations old Tour Guide: Adeyemi Lythcott Tours: April 17,18 & 19 at 3pm - FREE       National Black Theatre    PRESENTS David D. Wright’s “How The Orisa’s Got Their… [Read more…]

The Blessing of the Bikes

The 11th Annual Blessing of the Bikes (Yes, your kids, skates, and non-motorized scooters are all welcome!) Saturday April 18th, 2009 This date is now confirmed! 9:30 a.m. SHARP! (This event is wonderful but BRIEF.  Don’t be late!)   Rain or Shine The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine 112th Street & Amsterdam Avenue New… [Read more…]

Microlending – CBS Evening News

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Easter Fest in St. Nick Park Rescheduled

  The Friends of Saint Nicholas Park Easter Festival has been rescheduled for this Saturday, April 18th from 2pm-4pm. The Easter Festival takes place on the 135th Street Plaza inside the park at 135th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue. The Festival will have arts and crafts, juices, cupcakes and cookies, and Easter Egg hunt and… [Read more…]