TIME: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM DAY & DATE: Wednesday | June 17, 2009 LOCATION: Oberia Dempsey Center 127 West 127th Street New York, New York 10027 Download flyer from the CSH Flyer Depot here. TRANSPORTATION: Train – 2 or 3 trains. Exit the 2 and 3 trains at 125th and Malcolm X Blvd (old Lenox… [Read more…]
June 16, 2009 by D. Bell
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Wednesday, June 17th, 6:30pm “Honoring Ours” Presents: Paul’s Robeson’s Emperor Jones Directed by Dudley Murphy, 1933, 80 min. The Emperor Jones is a film adaptation of Eugene O’Neill’s play from 1920. Brutus Jones, played by the Paul Robeson, kills a man, goes to prison, escapes to a Caribbean island, and becomes emperor. Anchored by Robeson’s… [Read more…]
June 16, 2009 by D. Bell
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June 16, 2009 by Staff
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*Update: Contest is closed. Congratulations to all the winners. Uptown Flavor is feeling extremely generous this month and we are here to help relieve your recession blues. We have yet another giveaway to offer our loyal readers! We will be giving away 5 – that’s right I said five copies of the new novel by… [Read more…]
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June 16, 2009 by D. Bell
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Marcus Garvey Park 124 St. & Mt. Morris Park Thursday, August 6th: Jon B Thursday, August 13th: Joe Thursday, August 20th: Hezekiah Walker View the full schedule of concerts around the city at City Parks Foundation
June 16, 2009 by D. Bell
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Kiss the Sky is an intense and darkly funny story about a woman who learns what you stand to gain—and lose—if you follow dreams of fame. In this, her first novel, Chideya tracks the life of Sophie “Sky” Lee, a thirty-something black rock musician making a comeback in New York in 2000. There are a… [Read more…]
June 16, 2009 by D. Bell
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As I was leaving work today I ran smack into the press conference for the 15 year old boy who was murdered outside of St. Nicholas Park over the weekend. Harlem mothers are “sick and tired” of the endless and senseless killing of their sons to gun violence and are making their voices heard. View… [Read more…]
June 16, 2009 by D. Bell
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I haven’t posted a scoop in a while, but I believe that it is necessary to do it today because Harlem has been hot and heavy on the news wires. Find out the latest from your premier source for what’s hot and happening in Harlem. Harlem teen thinks outside the box to create his fortune… [Read more…]
June 16, 2009 by narmer
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On Friday, June 19th, there will be bike ride from Battery park to Harlem in commemorating the 400th anniversary of the Dutch discovery of the Hudson River. A local historian will provide a brief explanation of the Dutch influence on NYC, including how Harlem was named. Reportedly attending this bike ride will be New York… [Read more…]
June 16, 2009 by narmer
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Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of dance pioneer Katherine Dunham next Sunday, June 21, with a parade and a free performance in Manhattan. The Miss Katherine Dunham 100th Birthday Parade will step off from the 79th Street Boat Basin, at W. 79th St. and the Hudson River, at 10 a.m. The procession will… [Read more…]
June 15, 2009 by D. Bell
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Morningside Park, Harlem NY 114th Street and Morningside Drive (Upper Level) 2-7pm 1,9,B,C Trains to 110th or 116th street Sunday June 21st Sunday July 19th Sunday August 9th Sunday August 30th Sunday September 13th
A reader sent an email to UF inquiring about Cafe Largo and Vinegar Hill being temporarily closed. The owners confirmed that they will be doing some reorganizing and will open back up in a week or two. I’ll post an update when I get one.
Harlem seems to be trading in the old greasy spoon diner for buffets. Last week I mentioned a relatively new buffet on Lenox and 129th Street. While they don’t have as wide a selection as Manna’s they offer the basic selection of soul food favorites seasoned just right. Prices are $4.99 a pound. Check out… [Read more…]
Police are asking for the public’s help in finding two young girls that have been missing since Wednesday evening. Queen Sutherland, 12, and 11-year-old Jannelle Johnson were last seen in a playground near Lexington Avenue in East Harlem around 8 p.m. Wednesday. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of these 2 missing persons is… [Read more…]
June 13, 2009 by D. Bell
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Art in the Park: Schedule of Events Saturday, June 13 (1-7 pm) @ Ft. Tryon Park #1: Volleyball Court (1 – 3pm) Salsa & Merengue dance class with Sita Frederick (1-2pm) Body percussion/rhythm class with Max Pollack/Rumba Tap (2-3pm) #2: Margaret Corbin Circle (3 – 4pm) Annette A. Aguilar & String… [Read more…]
I happened to wander into Carol’s Daughter the other day since I hadn’t been a while. Many of my long time readers know I was once an avid user of CD beauty products (pre-Sephora fame). As I made my way toward the back of the store I peeked behind a wall to see an assortment of women… [Read more…]
Photographs by Ozier Muhammad/The New York Times John Saunders, a monument conservation manager for the Parks Department, cleaned the Harriett Tubman monument at 123rd Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard. Four interns were climbing Harriet Tubman’s back clutching wax and rags, and a city conservationist hung around near her shoulders with a blow torch and can… [Read more…]
June 13, 2009 by D. Bell
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In the 20s and 30s, poetry became music, music became jazz, and together these voices formed a chorus that changed the world. Jacob Lawrence. Langston Hughes. Louis Armstrong. Few names evoke such a clear story of a time. Harlem’s Renaissance captured a social and intellectual transformation in the African-American community. This rich cultural heritage continues… [Read more…]
June 12, 2009 by D. Bell
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June 12, 2009 by D. Bell
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The Tyrone Birkett Group feat. Paula Ralph-Birkett, quickly becoming gospel jazz fixtures in Harlem, will present their signature mix of fiery jazz, gospel and soothing soul inspiration. Friday June 19th 2009 (please note this correct date) Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm Gospel Uptown (GU Harlem) is opening it’s doors to become THE commercial and… [Read more…]
June 12, 2009 by D. Bell
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Kingfest/Juneteenth June 13th 2-6 PM Rain day is June 20th Marcus Garvey Park Bronx Day June 13th 11-3PM Botanical Garden (718)817-8990 (call for more information) Freedom Socialist Party Sunday, June 14, 2:00pm Special Stonewall FSP Meeting: The Radical Roots of Queer Liberation Come participate in a multi-generational presentation and discussion of the origins of the… [Read more…]
June 12, 2009 by D. Bell
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June 12, 2009 by D. Bell
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Jazzmobile, which presents New York’s oldest continuous summer Jazz festival reaching approximately 100,000 annually, will kick off its 2009 summer season with a three-borough concert tour, featuring jazz great Randy Weston, on Sunday, June 21. The performances, are part of the Make Music New York Festival, a free day of outdoor concerts throughout the five… [Read more…]
June 12, 2009 by D. Bell
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As a follow up to posts asking readers to come out and for the bone marrow drives. Thank you to all who heeded our call to action. Cancer-stricken Jasmina Anema – the brave little girl who captured New York’s heart – emerged from a bone marrow transplant Thursday, tired but feeling reborn. The high-stakes procedure… [Read more…]
June 12, 2009 by D. Bell
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June 12, 2009 by D. Bell
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Enjoy games and giveaways, live animals, arts & crafts, and family portraits New York Restoration Project kicks off the summer with the 3rd Annual Family Day Registered teams can compete in recycle relays, scavenger hunts, fishing and nature-inspired music contests with chances to win exciting prizes including 2 round-trip JetBlue tickets. Kids can boogie for… [Read more…]
June 12, 2009 by D. Bell
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June 12, 2009 by D. Bell
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West Harlem Piers Fishing Festival Saturday, June 13, 2009 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. West Harlem Piers Park 125th Street and the Hudson River, Manhattan This event is FREE and open to the public. Celebrate the Hudson River Quadricentennial at the West Harlem Piers Park Fishing Festival on Saturday, June 13, 2009 from 11:00 a.m.… [Read more…]
June 12, 2009 by narmer
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Readying Americans for Dangerous, Mandatory Vaccinations [GR] Councilman’s Group Got Inflated City Payments[NYT] Civilian complaints of NYPD excessive force up 50% over last 2 years[DN] Latino-Black Rivalry Helped Fuel G.O.P.’s Takeover of State Senate [NYT] Pedicab Safety Rules Were Never Put Into Effect [NYT] Cable Users Could Lose Channels With Digital Switch [NPR] News Corp.… [Read more…]
June 12, 2009 by narmer
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MORRIS-JUMEL MANSION Opening Saturday and running through June 30, “It’s About Time — 244 Years at the Morris-Jumel Mansion,” a display of historic photographs of the mansion, as well as works by the present-day photographers Trish Mayo and Tom Stoelker; an opening reception and artist talk is planned for Saturday, 2 to 4 p.m.; free.… [Read more…]
June 10, 2009 by narmer
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Fields of Gold? Yes, in a Way [NYT] GOP Official Sends Racist Email ….. Again [TSV] Show-and-tell with the Apollo Theater’s tour director Billy Mitchell [DN] The Abyssinian Baptist Church in the City of New York Releases 200th Anniversary Music CD [PRN] Bank Accused of Pushing Subprime Deals on Blacks [NYT] Staying Out of Jail… [Read more…]
June 9, 2009 by D. Bell
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The EBC tournament kicks off June 15 and runs through the end of the summer, with games played Monday-Thursday on the famed court at Harlem’s Rucker Park at 155th St. and Frederick Douglass Blvd. The action starts around 4:30 p.m. and goes until 10. Admission is free, but arrive early to secure a seat. If… [Read more…]
*Update: Contest is now closed. Thank you for participating! We are excited to announce that we have another giveaway! This time we have tickets to see Bill T. Jones at the Harlem Stage on June 11th, 2009. Bill T. Jones and his company will present the final run of the Bessie-Award winning dance piece Chapel/Chapter… [Read more…]
June 9, 2009 by D. Bell
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Little Red Lighthouse and Sailing Ship, by Trish Mayo. Click on the photo for more information
June 8, 2009 by D. Bell
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Last month the FC Harlem Lions unveiled the site of a proposed new soccer field for Harlem youngsters. The event wrapped up at the Hip Hop Cultural Center located on the second floor of the Magic Johnson Theater complex where h’orderves were served to guests as they viewed a colorful photo exhibit of players and… [Read more…]
June 8, 2009 by D. Bell
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Apparently UF fell asleep at the wheel on this one. We knew about the 75th Celebration but we didn’t follow up on it. Monday night rolled around and you could find us just Twittering away when suddenly all tweets start appearing about celebrities at the Apollo. Everyone from Prince to Fantasia was there according to… [Read more…]
June 8, 2009 by D. Bell
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Just a follow up on some places we have been following: We speculated about Strawberry’s completing their move from 7th Avenue to 135th. They are officially open for business in the former location of Home Sweet Harlem. There is also a new-ish buffet (ala Manna’s) that has opened on the corner of 129th and Lenox –… [Read more…]
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June 17, 2009 by D. Bell
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