By: Tahnia Belle Continuing the spirit of Father’s Day, The Proud Poppas Photo Project, showcased by the Harlem Arts Alliance opened on June 24th and will be an ongoing public exhibit through September 9th, 2011. The photo essay project features images of proud fathers and their children accompanied by their reflections and thoughts on fatherhood.… [Read more…]
Tonight Mount Morris Park will be having its monthly meeting to discuss the annual Father’s Day Skyscraper Classic Bike Race around Marcus Garvey Park next month and its annual House and Garden Tour also taking place next month. A newly proposed restaurant, The PInk Heifer, plans to open on Lenox Avenue. Attendees will have an opportunity… [Read more…]
El Gato Teatro, a dance theater collective led by Harlem resident, Gabriella Barnstone premiered its latest work Nuevo Laredo at Dixon Place last week. El Gato Teatro fuses dance, theater, text, music, and sheer entertainment to create powerful works of art and magic. The production features stunning mask work, sharp design, and a sound track… [Read more…]
In celebration of National Volunteer Week, April 10-16, 2011, now is the perfect time to help make a difference in the lives of Manhattan youngsters by signing up to volunteer at the Police Athletic League (PAL). PAL is looking for volunteers to support its mission of serving New York City’s young people by donating their time… [Read more…]
The Harlem Open Artist Studio Tour, affectionately known as “HOAST,” provided countless young (and old) artists from all disciplines an opportunity to be seen by a large group. The event, which took place every October from 2005 until last year, was a huge success, with art lovers filling the streets of Harlem. Up and coming… [Read more…]
Amateurs and Olympians alike will descend upon Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park on Father’s Day, June 20 to compete in the 37th annual Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic presented by Rockstar Games. Olympic Champion Walter Perez of Argentina and four-time World Champion Franco Marvulli will return to the city that inspired the Madison, their track racing specialty.… [Read more…]
Masons from the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York (MWPHGLNY) fed hundreds of families during its annual “Thanksgiving Community Feeding.” The Thanksgiving Community Feeding provides free meals to needy families every year. Masons from all over New York City gathered in Harlem to help out. Preparations for the program began much earlier… [Read more…]
The chilly December air was filled with holiday spirit as local youngsters provided the soundtrack for holiday festivities. Special guest, jolly old St. Nick (known to some as Santa Clause) made a surprise visit to the park named in his honor. Pets and people alike milled around and socialized with neighbors under the glow of… [Read more…]
The Harlem CARES Mentoring Movement and Harlem World Magazine presents An Evening of Grace and Thanksgiving – a memorable evening of celebration. Susan L. Taylor, Editor-In-Chief Emeritus of Essence magazine and Founder of the National CARES Mentoring Movement will deliver a Thanksgiving address about the healing power of gratitude and creating joy and peace in… [Read more…]
Waterpod by James O’Brien James O’Brien of Harlem Hybrid took a few shots of a unique project that is floating on the Hudson. From July 21 to August 3 Waterpod™ will be docked at 125th Street at the Harlem Piers. It will be open to the public Thursday – Friday 8 AM to 4 PM,… [Read more…]
It’s All About You – Summer 2009 – Harlem Youth Gathering Time: 11 AM to 3 PM Day: Saturday, June 27, 2009 Flyer can be downloaded from the CSH Flyer Depot here. Location: Harriet Tubman School (PS 154) 250 W 127th Street New York, NY 10027 Description: The “Event: It’s All About You – Summer… [Read more…]
The New York Empowerment Zone Corporation (NYEZC) Board of Directors today approved two grants totaling $250,000 for programs aimed at stimulating cultural growth in Upper Manhattan.Among the grants awarded were a $100,000 grant to the Board for the Education of People of African Ancestry in Harlem and a $150,000 grant to the Visual Arts Research… [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
AN EVENING OF POETRY & PROSE Sponsored by Tau Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 6:30-8:30pm CREOLE RESTAURANT 2167 3rd Avenue (@118th Street) New York, NY 10035 212-876-8838 Purchase of food and drinks is strongly encouraged Open Mic Spots Available To sign-up, contact Kim Singleton at kims7e@yahoo.com or 917-549-5659 Brought… [Read more…]
Strive, is an advocacy group located in East Harlem that is dedicated to helping job seekers get a fresh start. Financed by New York State and contributions from private foundations, Strive has been flooded in recent months with people seeking jobs. “Strive offers something of an employment makeover: interview etiquette is taught, and do-rags and… [Read more…]
Acceptance letters have been trickling in and graduation is right around the corner. As the purse strings tighten, parents and future college students alike are wondering how they are going to pay for their college education and the related expenses that come along with it. Below is information about a scholarship opportunity you might be… [Read more…]
Homeless people and community allies took over a vacant building in El Barrio/East Harlem on Thursday morning. The target of the protest was a beautiful two-story building at the corner of Madison Avenue and 116th that has been vacant for decades. Upon seizing control of the property, the occupants determined that the building was structurally… [Read more…]
Tuesday night March 10th from 7pm-9pm is our monthly planning meeting and for this month we’ll be gathering at Londel’s Supper Club located at Frederick Douglas Blvd between 139th and 140th streets. Come join the Friends as we plan 2009 with exciting events in our park. For more info go here: http://stnicholaspark.org/2009/03/10/londelsmeetin/ The Friend’s have… [Read more…]
The Ice Theatre of New York (ITNY), provides free performances and skating clinics for hundreds of local public school children. Specified schools from the Washington Heights and Harlem areas receive free skating lessons from ITNY company members along with free skate rentals. For many participants, this is their first time on skates. March 12th (Harlem’s… [Read more…]
Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival & Lecture Series is seeking films directed, written or produced by women of color. Reel Sisters 2009 will present ´Honoring Our Roots and Family Ties,¡ to celebrate the important role film has played in preserving our personal history and heritage. Filmmakers will have their original works viewed at a… [Read more…]
By Jennifer 8. Lee Fortune Society Fortune Society broke ground on a $42 million green affordable housing project housing project A $42 million green housing project broke ground in Harlem this week, joining David and Joyce Dinkins Gardens in the growing trend of environmentally progressive budget housing projects that are being planned and built around… [Read more…]
• WHEN: Saturday 12/20/08 • TIME: Doors open @ 6PM • WHERE: St. Mark’s United Methodist Church Downstairs Auditorium 49-55 Edgecombe (137th + St. Nicholas) • TRAINS: B/C to 135th Street • BUS: M3 to 137th Street • COST: $10 admission* *Proceeds benefit the HARLEM 40 YOUTH PROGRAM. GUEST SPEAKER: Julia Rock – founder of… [Read more…]
Harlem Educational Activities Fund Wins National Grant from Bank of America — Neighborhood Builder Award Recognizes HEAF’s Contribution to the Community
Mark your Calendars! On Saturday, December 6th from 3:00-6pm, the Friends of St. Nicholas Park will be hosting their Annual Holiday Festival at the 135th street plaza located in the park at 135th street and St. Nicholas Avenue. This year events include a visit from Santa Claus, and arts and crafts for the kids! Our tree… [Read more…]
Located on the second floor of the Magic Johnson Theater, the Hip Hop Culture Center was established to teach the global community about the rich culture of hip hop through exhibits, workshops, and outreach programs. Find out more at www.globalartistscoalition.org more about “Hip Hop Cultural Center in Harlem “, posted with vodpod
A private shopping event with ladies and friends of the New York Giants Football Organization took place on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at Harlem’s designer shoe boutique, Bourgeoisie Shoes. Guests enjoyed 50% off of selected shoes while sipping wine and champagne. A portion of the proceeds benefited the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation, an organization that… [Read more…]
Dear Friends, We are holding the St. Nick’s Dog Park Fall Clean-up Day this Saturday, October 11th from 10am to 2pm. We’ll be filling in doggie dug holes, spreading new woodchips, replacing bag dispensers, and making sure the place looks great for the Fall season. Your help is greatly needed and appreciated. If you have… [Read more…]
New York Times journalist Paul Tough profiles educational visionary Geoffrey Canada, whose Harlem Children’s Zone—currently serving more than 7,000 children and encompassing 97 city blocks—represents an audacious effort to end poverty within underserved communities. Canada’s radical experiment is predicated upon changing everything in these communities—creating an interlocking web of services targeted at the poorest and least likely to… [Read more…]
Our good friends over at Black Gives Back always keep us in the know about philanthropy and good will rarely covered in the mainstream media. B.G.B. recently told us about a New York based program called Young Faces Smiling that offers real world, practical lessons to students. They have partnered up with record producer Dame… [Read more…]
What do you do when people come from out of town but you can’t get time off from work? You tell them to charge up their cell phone, help them buy a Metro Card and send them on their merry way with a hardy wave and a cheery command to “Have fun!” The West Harlem… [Read more…]
Recently we posted about an emergency rally that was being held on July 3rd, to discuss the recent elections in Zimbabwe. Jane Taruvinga posted an article about it in the Zimbabwe Times. In my opinion, the article is actually more of a rant against the group sponsoring the rally (she felt she wasn’t allowed to… [Read more…]
June 29, 2011 by tbelle
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