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- New Subway on Lenox in upper 120s by D. Bell/Uptownflavor
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- New Applebee’s on 125th and 5th Ave. by D.Bell/Uptownflavor
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Coming Soon to Harlem
Posted on July 4, 2009 by D. Bell
Front Stoop ‘Que
Posted on July 4, 2009 by D. Bell
Photo: Chester Higgins, Jr/NYT
In Harlem, Dorothy Davis celebrates with a front-stoop cookout.
Ms. Davis, 54, a full-time baby sitter with an encyclopedic knowledge of the comings and goings of her West 119th Street block, starts shopping weeks ahead for a communal feast. In a decade of yearly cookouts on the sidewalk in front of her building, Ms. Davis — known to neighbors as Dot or Auntie — has come to feed at least 50 relatives and neighbors.
“I don’t mind sharing my blessings,” she said, sitting in her living room near a tall stack of take-home containers. “I’m a people person.
Read the rest: New York Times
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Narmer’s Newsstand
Posted on July 4, 2009 by narmer
Council Votes for Two Muslim School Holidays [NYT]
Single black women choosing to adopt [CNN]
Thieves go up against smarter Smart Phones [NYP]
Daily News readers raise $20,000 in kitty to save injured East Harlem cat [DN]
In New York City, Fewer Murders on Rainy Days [NYT]
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Temple M no longer hosting public performances
Posted on July 3, 2009 by D. Bell
While I was never able to get over to Temple M to soak in their open space, I had heard wonderful things about it. So I was somewhat surprised to receive the following note in my inbox:
I would like to thank each and every one of you for supporting me and the Temple M family. I am happy I was able to present high quality programing that spoke to all of you. As you know I have other projects needing my attention and will no longer produce any events at the space. Even if you were unable to attend the events your words and spirit were with me the for the duration the period i was there. I look forward to doing additional programming in the future. When that comes about, I will be sure to let everyone know.
Thank You Once Again.
Be Well and Be Blessed
Major
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Narmer’s Newsstand
Posted on July 1, 2009 by narmer
Vandals Sully an Ode to East Harlem [NYT]
Duke Ellington Extravaganza — Big Band and 14 Grand Pianos in Central Park, Manhattan [PR.COM]
After Jackson, Fame May Never Be the Same[NYT]
The Terrible Plight of Dr. Conrad Murray[DV]
With Every Whack of the Cricket Bat, a Bond [NYT]
‘JENA 6′ CASE ENDS WITH PLEA DEAL: Five of the six avoid jail by pleading no contest to simple battery.[EURWEB]
Riverside Church Pastor Resigns After 2 Months [CR]
Report Card on Manhattan Community Board 10 [CSH]
A Historian Is on a Quest to Locate Lost Events [NYT]
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Hurricane Season at the National Black Theatre
Posted on July 1, 2009 by narmer
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Harlem Week 2009 – July Events
Posted on July 1, 2009 by D. Bell
SATURDAY, JULY 11TH
Saturday Night Uptown: Harlem Salutes the NAACP’s 100 Anniversary
Locations: At four (4) selected Harlem Historic restaurants and night clubs – TBD
Time: 9:00 PM-Midnight
THURSDAY, JULY 16th
Public Viewing and Broadcast on the Jumbotron of President Barack Obama’s Speech to the NAACP 100th Anniversary National Convention
Location: The Adam C. Powell, Jr. State Office Building Plaza
163 West 125th Street
Time: 11:00 AM
Open to the public, with particular emphasis for Our Seniors and Youth
SUNDAY, JULY 26th
“Relieve The Stress” Morning Exercise
A “Healthy Eating & Healthy Living” Initiative
Location: U.S. Grants National Memorial Park
Time: 9:30AM – 11:30AM
For More Information Contact:
Free to the public
“A Great Day In Harlem”
THEME: “Motown Comes Uptown”
Saluting the 50th Anniversary of Motown
Part I – The Family Unity Day
Part II – The New York Gospel Caravan
Part III – The Urban Fashion Fusion Showcase
Part IV – “A Concert Under the Stars”
Location: U.S. Grant National Memorial Park
Time: 12:00 Noon – 8:00 PM
Free to the public
FRIDAY, JULY 31ST
Ossie Davis & Ruby Dee Film Festival Tribute
For Senior Citizens
Location: Schomburg Center for Research in Black Cultural
Time: 10:30AM
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The Apollo does Micheal Jackson proud
Posted on June 30, 2009 by D. Bell
Chubb Rock, Al Sharpton and Spike Lee pay tribute to Michael Jackson at the Apollo (D. Bell/Uptownflavor.com)
After feeling a bit disappointed by the tribute to the life and legacy of Michael Jackson on this week’s BET Awards, Harlemites were hungry for a chance to revel in the pop star’s musical legacy. Thousands of fans turned out in both rain and shine to stand in a line that snaked down 125th Street, then up Seventh Avenue, and finally wrapped around 127th Street. The spirit of the day was all about love and honor for the music and charity work that Jackson so generously gave during his lifetime.
Words were shared by Rev. Al Sharpton, Spike Lee, and Rep. Charlie Rangel. DJ’s from New York’s top R&B stations emceed the musical tribute. One of the highlights of the day was old school rapper Chubb Rock hyping the crowd into a frenzy.
A full report and a profile of some of the fans will be coming later, but here are some photos of a few of the day’s best moments. More to come in the coming days.
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Freestyle: Erykah Badu and the Roots cover MJ
Posted on June 29, 2009 by D. Bell
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Gospel Uptown pays tribute to MJ
Posted on June 29, 2009 by D. Bell
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The Apollo honors the life and legacy of Michael J. Jackson
Posted on June 29, 2009 by D. Bell
Photo by: D. Bell
On Tuesday, June 30, 2009, the Apollo will welcome the public into the Theater to pay tribute to Mr. Jackson, hear his music, and see video tributes to the late pop star.
Apollo President and CEO Jonelle Procope, the Reverend Al Sharpton, and others will offer eulogies under the Apollo marquee at 2:00p.m. On Wednesday, July 1, 2009, the Apollo will dedicate its weekly Amateur Night show to Mr. Jackson with special performances and dance features such as a moon walking contest. Further, the Apollo has erected a signature wall outside the Theater where mourners can write condolences and leave remembrances. The Theater also has plans to do a star-studded tribute to Mr. Jackson later in the month of July.
98.7 KISS FM will be there on June 30th from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The Apollo Theater is located at 253 West 125th Street, Harlem, USA.
See the official schedule after the jump.
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Confirmed: Applebee’s Coming to Harlem
Posted on June 29, 2009 by D. Bell
Applebee’s downtown Brooklyn by Mikkel Elbech/Flickr
The rumors have been circulating for a couple of years now that Harlem is expecting an Applebee’s restaurant. And why not since downtown Brooklyn has two and The Bronx has a couple as well?
I received a message today that a sign has gone up at 125th and 5th Avenue announcing the arrival of a new Applebee’s in Harlem.
Is this a continuation of the suburbanization of 125th Street or a needed service in the community?
I also know that some people have issues with Applebee’s as a business model – the lack of quality food and service. What do you think Applebee’s will bring to Harlem?
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The Mothership Connection: A Summer of Music
Posted on June 29, 2009 by D. Bell
The Maysles Cinema, in partnership with Reel Harlem, is proud to announce we are officially kicking off “The Mothership Connection: A Summer of Music,” our summer long music documentary and concert film series on Wednesday, July 8th with a free outdoor screening of Parliament-Funkadelic: The Mothership Connection (1976) in Morningside Park at 7:30pm. On Thursday, July 9th we pick up the pieces with Steve Alpert’s Girl Groups: The Story of a Sound (1982), as well in Morningside Park at 7:30pm.
Rain venue: Church of the Master 86 Morningside Avenue between 121 and 122 Streets.
FREE
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Photo of the Week: A thriller of a T-storm
Posted on June 29, 2009 by D. Bell
thrillanight_1, originally uploaded by jphillipobrien2006.
Last week a lightning storm passed through Harlem while the sun was setting. The picture below was the result of what happens when Mother Nature shows off her beauty and power at the same time..
-Submitted by: J. Brien of Harlem Hybrid
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Sponsored: Four Paws & Whiskers
Posted on June 29, 2009 by D. Bell
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Bus and subway fare hike now in effect
Posted on June 29, 2009 by narmer
If you were out and about all weekend long like I was then you realized with that first swipe that the new fares went into effect on Sunday. Here are the new fares:
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Narmer’s Newsstand
Posted on June 29, 2009 by narmer
The incredible shrinking David Paterson [DV]
Rangel faces new ethics investigation [NYP]
Amid Senate Chaos, Hope Fades for a Bill to Raise Jobless Benefits [NYT]
Police Commissioner Plans to Put More Minority Officers in Top Posts [NYT]
REST IN PEACE “KING OF POP”
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Sponsored: Late Pass Bookstore
Posted on June 29, 2009 by D. Bell
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MJ tribute at SIP Lounge
Posted on June 28, 2009 by D. Bell
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Harlem’s new flea market opens July 11
Posted on June 28, 2009 by D. Bell
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Evolution: A fine arts exhibition featuring Sonia Barnett
Posted on June 27, 2009 by D. Bell
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Helena Greene of Swing in Monte Carlo
Posted on June 27, 2009 by D. Bell
Kim Kardashian shows off her Swing swag bag
Helena Greene, the owner of Harlem based boutique Swing: A Concept Store, was recently in Monte Carlo for the 49th Annual Monte Carlo Television Festival where she was part of the celebrity gifting suite. Celebs walked away with their own eco-friendly reusable Swing tote bag and a “Don’t hate, meditate” tee designed by Greene. See more pictures of celebrities sporting their Swing swag after the jump. Read more »
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Our sponsors are the groove in our favorite MJ song
Posted on June 27, 2009 by D. Bell
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