Disclaimer: This is an excerpt of a longer article that appeared on CentralJersey.com written by Ilene Dube Born in Harlem, Faith suffered asthma and did not go to school until the second grade. She was home schooled by her mother, a dressmaker. Willi Jones took her daughter to the theater, movies and museums, bought her… [Read more…]
There have been a number of new businesses on the horizon, while a number of old-ish business have disappeared in the meantime. Two businesses in the Hamilton Heights area that are trading off are two small restaurants. Oklahoma Smoke was located on 145th Street near 8th Avenue. Oklahoma Smoke tried to hold on but just couldn’t keep their… [Read more…]
May 22, 2009 by D. Bell
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May 22, 2009 by narmer
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Suing to Stop Bottled Water From Getting a Deposit Fee [NYT] Fortune Academy Complex Breaks Ground, Seeks LEED Gold at 625 West 140th Street[GREENBUILDING] Harlem hero honored, PS 195 renamed[DN] Supreme Court to weigh Voting Rights Act challenge[FC] School Budgets to Be Cut by 5 Percent Next Year [NYT] Cue Up Sad Trombone: No More… [Read more…]
Harlem belongs to the people, 116th St., originally uploaded by forota.
May 20, 2009 by D. Bell
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Welcome in summer with FREE Yoga Bliss yoga classes in Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem (124th St. and Mt. Morris Park West). Join us every Thursday evening in June (6/4,11,18,25, 7-8:30pm), where we will find our bliss beneath the billowing trees and the golden sunsets. Align your body, free your mind, and reconnect with nature… [Read more…]
May 20, 2009 by D. Bell
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I had the opportunity to spend some time at Swing this past Sunday. The owner, Helena Greene, graciously opened the doors of her wardrobe closets to the UF family. It was time well spent sipping N’Espresso and exploring the wonderful treasures that Helena has collected from around the globe. Swing by and check them out… [Read more…]
I’ve been wanting to write an in-depth piece about the dire state of the Harlem real estate market for a few weeks now. The only problem is that this time of year time is a precious commodity. Hopefully in the coming weeks I will be able to steal a few minutes out the day to… [Read more…]
May 20, 2009 by D. Bell
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Information Session: Thursday, May 21, 2009 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Please call and check on date and time. It may be this Wednesday, May 20, 2009) AWARDS: 1st Prize - $5000 2nd Prize - $2500 3rd Prize - $1000 Download: Flyer from the CSH Flyer Depot here. KEY DATES: Deadline –> Monday, July 20, 2009 | 6:00 PM Finalists Selected –> Wednesday, July… [Read more…]
May 19, 2009 by D. Bell
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May 19, 2009 by D. Bell
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THE NATIONAL JAZZ MUSEUM IN HARLEM PRESENTS: “El BARRIO”, SPANISH HARLEM : BIRTHPLACE OF AFRO-CUBAN JAZZ Host/Moderator: Bobby Sanabria Saturday, May 30, 2009 The National Jazz Museum in Harlem 10AM- 4PM 104 EAST 126th STREET (easily accessible by the 2,3,4,5,6 subways) ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
May 19, 2009 by D. Bell
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In honor of my birthday Uptownflavor.com will be giving away two free CDS of ‘Love Is’ !!! Check back for details. Ruben Studdard’s soulful ‘Love IS,’ is the fourth album and first release since 2006 for the former American Idol Winner. Out today, the 12-song collection features Ruben’s musical interpretations of Kris Kristofferson’s “For The… [Read more…]
May 19, 2009 by narmer
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Hopes and Habits Persevere at Churches Gone, but Not Destroyed [NYT] A Long Road Back, but Not a Lonely One [NYT] MTA on track to increase number of subway trains without conductors [DN] A Newsroom to Cover the Disenfranchised Voices in Harlem [NYT] Racial Disparities Found Under State Health Plans[CR/NYT] For African-American Senators, a ‘Thorny… [Read more…]
BicyTaxi NYC will offer free pedicab rides within 20 blocks of 125th Street beginning next month. Amir Chizic, owner of BicyTaxi NYC, is sending 10 pedicabs uptown to offer the free trips supported – at least for the first three months – by advertising.
May 19, 2009 by D. Bell
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West Harlem Special District Preliminary Presentation for Rezoning by Department of City Planning Tuesday, May 19th at 6:30 pm Broadway Housing, 583 Riverside Dr.@ 135th Street Almost two years ago, the Manhattan Borough President committed to a rezoning plan for West Harlem, 125th Street to W. 155th. The plan is to create a West Harlem… [Read more…]
May 19, 2009 by D. Bell
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Healthy Living Harlem: Green Mapping for Eco-Justice
The National Park Service invites members of the public to three Open Houses to share their ideas and expectations for the future of the African Burial Ground National Monument. A General Management Plan (GMP) is being drafted to recommend how this how this sacred site in downtown Manhattan may educate and inspire people all over the world… [Read more…]
May 18, 2009 by D. Bell
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Why The CAN DO Act Promotes Psychiatric Racism and Why It Must Be Stopped Since at least the days of physician Samuel A. Cartwright, who in 1851 claimed that slaves suffered from a mental disease called “drapetomania,” an uncontrollable urge to run away from their masters, Black people have been labeled as crazy for fighting… [Read more…]
May 17, 2009 by D. Bell
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Diana Sands was an iconic woman of daring and superlative craft, dazzled Broadway in the 1960s with her theatrical majesty. The playwright, P.J. Gibson was commissioned by The Classical Theatre of Harlem to write this play about Diana Sands. The Reading is directed by award-winning director, Regge Life, former Production Executive and Director for The… [Read more…]
Coming November 6. 2009 “Precious” picked up the Grand Jury prize at Sundance and is running in Cannes for the Un Certain Regard prize for fresh and upcoming film talent, to be awarded on May 24.
Congratulations to Harlem blogger Zinc Plate Press who welcomed a new little Harlemite into the world. Enjoy!
I’ve been hearing a lot about the LiveUptown.com Harlem Restaurant Book and the LiveUptown.com Harlem Card that will soon be available to Harlem residents. The LiveUptown.com Harlem Restaurant Book is being published to provide Harlem residents with an updated listing of the best Harlem restaurants. Harlem restaurants are selected for the book based on published reviews and… [Read more…]
May 16, 2009 by D. Bell
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May 16, 2009 by D. Bell
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Teen Dating Violence:Working Together to find Community Solutions Date: Friday May 22nd from 3pm-6pm Organization: Senator Serrano’s Office Location: Hostos Community College in the Savoy Multipurpose Room 120 East 149th St. at Walton Ave. 2nd Floor Take the #2 or 4 train to 149th Street and Grand Concourse or the Bx 19 bus across the… [Read more…]
May 16, 2009 by D. Bell
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An reader of our blog submitted this glorious shot taken from the rooftop of the Dwyer on May 12, 2009.
May 16, 2009 by D. Bell
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May 16, 2009 by D. Bell
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Concert / Concierto: Artz, Rootz and Rhythm Festival Saturday, May 16, 12noon – 6pm Day of dance, music, theater and singing from Harlem’s artistic community. Día de baile, teatro y canto por parte de la comunidad artística de Harlem. Info: (212) 410-0030 ext 212 · http://www.harlemaa.org/interior.cfm?itemCategory=30817&eventId=379 Plaza of the Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office… [Read more…]
May 16, 2009 by D. Bell
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1st Annual “Pinkster” Cultural Festival & Street Fair A Community Cultural Celebration Of Art, Dance, & Music SATURDAY, MAY 16th 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM West 142nd-143rd Streets between Amsterdam Avenue & Hamilton Place Live Entertainment, Art & Crafts exhibits, Walking Tours, Demonstrations, Lectures and Much More!! HarlemOneStop.org
May 16, 2009 by D. Bell
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May 16, 2009 by D. Bell
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Two remarkable documentaries tell the story of cultural change in Liberia. Pray the Devil Back to Hell looks at the courageous women came together to end a civil war and bring peace to their shattered country. The Iron Ladies of Liberiafocuses on the first year in office of Africa’s first freely-elected female head of state, Liberian President Ellen… [Read more…]
May 16, 2009 by D. Bell
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You still have a couple of hours to dodge raindrops and participate! Please come and sign-in (the event is free) at either the 135th Street Plaza or at 141st Street and St. Nicholas Avenue. From 11am-2pm we’ll be planting and painting to help the Hamilton Grange area look great for the opening to the public… [Read more…]
May 16, 2009 by D. Bell
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Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 6:30PM An evening of wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres and live music to benefit Fort Tryon Park. Annual Spring Fundraiser Location: Linden Terrace Enter Fort Tryon Park through two stone pillars, walk to the end of the Stan Michels Promenade & check in at the registration/ check-in table under a tent.… [Read more…]
May 16, 2009 by narmer
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369TH VETERANS ASSOCIATION PARADE Sunday at 1 p.m., on Fifth Avenue, from 61st to 86th Streets.[NYT] NY proposes changes to health insurance regulation[ND] Social Security and Medicare Finances Worsen [NYT] Presbyterian Church Is Newest Landmark[CR] Is it time to develop the phrase “Poor Black Trash?[TOPIX] “Liberals” in Hollywood Keep Racism Alive[TOPIX] Senate Rejects Limit on… [Read more…]
May 12, 2009 by D. Bell
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Be a Garden Angel! Join us for our Spring Clean-up Volunteer Day Saturday, May 16 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
May 12, 2009 by D. Bell
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In a climate of mass layoffs, hiring freezes, budget cuts, and project cancellations, competition in the workplace is stiffer than ever. That’s precisely why the Harlem Education Guild and The Frederick Douglass Academy are putting on a career fair: because in this economic downturn, more than any other, only the best prepared are going to… [Read more…]
May 12, 2009 by D. Bell
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May 12, 2009 by D. Bell
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May 16 & 30 Saturday 4 p.m. FILM SERIES They Won’t Budge: Africans In Europe The Schomburg Center presents a film series as a companion to the exhibition They Won’t Budge: Africans In Europe. The series will cover the African Diaspora in Europe. Screenings will be held on Saturdays starting at 4 p.m. Films will be followed by Q&As with… [Read more…]
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May 22, 2009 by D. Bell
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